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THE HOBNING. OKEGONIAN, THUtfSDY, SEPTEMBER 3, , 1903. f STEAMER BLOWN UP Olds, Woftman & King Fifth and Washington $ts Bulgarians Are Said to Have COMING FAST! This morning we open more dress goods shipments, more novelties in pattern suits and wraps for ladies, men's Fall styles in fancy shirts, more Pingree shoes if men and right heartily will they be welcomed by such men as know good things when they see them; handsome flannels for kimonas and waists. LAST DAYS OF OUR OPENING WATCH SALE Wrecked Austrian Ship. TWENTY-NINE LIVES ARE LOST ALL-WOOL ZIBELINEvS $1.00 YARD All the latest street colors and black in both solid colorings and mixed -effects. Full 50 inches wide, strictly all wool, in great demand for Fall Suits. Best Value Ever Shown at $1.00 Yard Explosions Cause the Steamer to Take Fire Soon After Leaving a Bulgarian. Port en Route to Constantinople. CONSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 2. Three ex plosions occurred today on the Austrian steamer Vaskapu, soon after leaving the Bulgarian port of Burgas, en route to Con stantinople, and 29 persons perished. J.ne boat caucht flro and had to be beached. It Is generally believed" Bulgarian revo- Cft lutlonists were responsible for the explo- yjl cinns. A telesrram convevintr this news e!l was received by the agent here of the Hungarian Levant line, to which the Vas- kaou belonged. The telegram said the Vaskapu has been destroyed in the Black Sea. The captain and officers or tne steamer and six of her crew were killed, a total of 23 lives being lost. ThoVaskapu sailed from "Varna, Bul garia, and after calling at Burgas, was Eteaminc- throueh the Black Sea to Con stantinople, when three explosions took place on board. The deck of the vessel took fire and she had to be run ashore at Mlsvroa Bey, 18 miles north of Bur gas, where she Is still burning. (The Vaskapu belonged to the Hungarian Levant Steamship Company of Flume, Austria, and has been engaged in the Black Sea service. She was built in Newcastle In 1891 and was a steamer of 1076 tons. She was 2C0 feet Jong and 34 feet beam and had a depth of 16.9 feet) A Revolutionary Ontragre. LONDON, Sept. 2. Special dispatches from Constantinople published here de scribe the destruction of the steamer Vas kapu as a revolutionary outrage. Among riie missing is Herr Lendvay, belonging -to the head office of the steamship com pany. EXPECTS TO WIN OVER. REBELS. Turkey Has Taken Steps for Settle ment "With Jankoff's Force. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 2. Accord ing to government advices, Colonel Jari- koff. the Insurgent leader, who, with a strong following Is operating southward of Demotyka, has been Intrusted with the task of destroying the larger bridges of the railroad running from Dedeagatch, on the South Coast, to Julell Burgas, over the Marltza and Arda Rivers, so as to cutt off communication with Adrianople from the south and delay the troops who are on their way to the threatened city. The government believes it has taken measures which will bring about a speedy settlement with the Insurgent forces com manded by Colonel Jankoff. The palace officials were in constant communication with the allies at Adrianople throughout Monday, fprmulatlng plans to master the situation In the vilayet. The crowds which witnessed last night's Illuminations here in honor of the anni versary of the accession of the sultan were not as large as usual. The police recently have been exercising great se verity toward the Mussulmans suspected of Inciting trouble in the disturbed vila yets, and have arrested .and banished large numbers. "While" the Russian squadron was In Inlada Bay no less than 142 Mus sulmans were expelled on account of their unconcealed hostility to Russia. RULERS DISCUSS BALKAN' AFFAIRS. ICing Edward and Austrian Emperor Consider the Situation. VIENNA, Sept 2. Although during his visit here King Edward has not sought a private conference with Premier Count Goluchowskl, It is believed that the Bal kan troubles have been the subject of discussion between the King and Austrian Emperor. It is pointed out that Count Goluchowskl and other Austrian Ministers have attended the numerous Imperial functions in King Edward's honor. It transpires that Prince Ferdinand's mother. Princess Clementine of Saxe-Co- burg, came here from Hungary on Mon day purposely to see King Edward, and that the latter's visit to Prince Phillip of Saxe-Coburg at his palace yesterday was principally made in order to meet Prin cess Clementine. It is rumored here tonight that the Sul tan has received a letter from the Mace donian committee communicating their demands and threatening him with death In the event of his not fulfilling them, It is rumored from Belgrade that the headquarters staff of the insurgents has issued a new proclamation promising Bul garian and Servian lntei-vention. RUSSIA TURNS REBELS DOWN. Czar Declines to Receive a Deputa tion to Explain the Situation. SOFIA, Sept. z. Tne Russian govern ment has declined to receive the visit of the deputation of Macedonian fugitives in Bulgaria, who proposed to go to St Petersburg and inform the Czar of the pltible condition of Macedonia and beg for bis intervention. The deputation has been Informed that the Russian Govern ment deems the visit quite unnecessary. as it quite understands the purpose of the deputation- , The insurgents, it Is reported, have cap tured the seaport of Autoboly, near Vasl- llko, on the Black Sea, and the Turkish population has fled to Constantinople. The insurgents have organized a local govern ment at the captured seaport and are giv ing ships their clearing papers and sani tary certificates. The Dnevnik continues to report numerous outrages on the part of the Turkish soldiers in a number of villages. AMERICA IS UXDECIDED. Disposition of Fleet Bound Beirut Xot Yet Settled. for WASHINGTON, Sept 2. The Adminis tration has come to no decision regard ing the disposition to be made of the American warships which are now sailing to Beirut Whether the Brooklyn and San Farn cisco remain In Turkish waters will de pend entirely upon the report which Min ister Leishman shall make concerning the situation in Turkey, and the necessity -which exists for warships to protect American Interests. It is expected that the report of Minister Leishman will re ceive the consideration of the President before any determination is reached. It Is understood that Mr. Lelshman's complete report will reach Washington about the time of the arrival of the squadron in the Turkish waters. FAMIXE ADDS TO THE HORROR. Thousands of Bulgarians in Jlon- nstir Are Crying for Food. SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept 2. According to reliable reports from Monastlr thousands of Bulgarians in that villayet are con fronted with famine in addition to Turk ish persecution. Peasants who are con tinually arriving from Monastlr complain of the attitude of Hllml Pasha and the Turkish atrocities. The news is published here of an eight- hour light which occurred at tho vilayet of Smllovo, August 6, between 500 In surgents and eight battalions of Turkish troops supported by artillery. Thirty-five .More About.. ORIENTAL RUGS We believe in Oriental Rags for floor cov erings because they are the best of all carpetings. Half their possibilities have not been brought out as decorations. Let any person become well acquainted with them and new beauty will manifest itself daily We ate holding our FALL OPENING SALE Of Oriental Rugs this week as a season's starter. Every Rug in our stock is materially reduced in price and all our regular prices are made strictly on a commercial basis, no sentiment or mystery can have any lodgment with us. Every Rug we show is here because expert and artistic judgment found merit in it and on that merit we offer them to our customers. When you buy Rugs do the same as you would when buying diamonds get them from someone who is responsible. With us the sale is not completed until the customer is fully sat isfied. Take time in selecting, buy them in daylight and you will prize them as treasures. This Week Closes Out Special Redaction Opening Sale insurgents are reported to have been killed, while 60 Turks were Killed or wounded. On the following day the Turks returned and burned the village. PORTE WARNS THE POWERS. Bulgarian Agitators Are Projecting Outrage Against the Embassies. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept 2. The Porte has sent a note to the foreign em bassies and legations informing them that according to police Information the Bulgarian agitators are projecting out rages against the embassies, legations and other public buildings In Constantinople. The note says the Ottoman government has taken precautions and requests the heads of the foreign missions to do like wise. ADRIAXOPLE IS IX FLAMES. Portion of City Is Blown Up Before Fires Are Started. BELGRADE, Sept 2. A report is again published here that Adrianople is in flames. VIENNA, Sept 2. The Belgrade papers tonight are again spreading sensational rumors that a portion of the town of Adrianople had been blown up and that the other part is burning. No confirma tion of these reports Is obtainable here. Turkey's Action Alarms France. PARIS, Sept 2. The officials of the French Foreign Office express considerable uneasiness at the action of the Turkish Government In sending Albanian troops and militia into the vilayet of Koshevo, Macedonia. The fact Is that while the powers insist that only regular troops be employed In suppressing the insurrec tion, Turkey Is making every effort to evade the spirit of the understanding while following it to the letter, and there fore using troops which are in reality lit tle better than Bashi Bazouks. It is feared that this will result in outrages, first against the Bulgarians and subse quently against the Christians. Turks Adopt Kitchener's Tactics. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept 2. It is stated that the Turkish commanders are adopting Lord Kitchener's tactics in the Transvaal, by making drives In the Kirk Kilisseh district and elsewhere, with the Idea of destroying or driving the Insur gent bands over the Bulgarian frontier. The authorities at Smyrna are refusing to' call out more Redlfs, j those last sum moned to the colors having deserted en masse because they received no pay. General Uprising Is Denied. SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept 2. The report published by the .Dnevnik of a general uprising in Northern Macedonia, is pro nounced in both official and revolutionary circles to be untrue. Well-informed per sons, however, assert that the report was correct hut that its premature publica tion disarranged the plans of the. revolu tionists and therefore it Is denied. Turks Xot Keeping Faith. SOFIA, Bulgaria, Sept 2. The Bulgar ian agent at Uskub reports that notwith standing the Porte's promises on the occasion of the Russian demonstration In Inlada Bay to dismiss 24 officials accused of malpractice by the Russian and Aus trian Consuls, only nine of them have been dismissed, while some of the others have been given higher posts. Rebels Less Active at Adrianople. SOFIA, Sept 2. The insurgents In the district of Adrianople appear to be less active. The Turks are pouring In In over whelming force, and the revolutionaries are taking refuge in the mountains. The Bulgarian leader, Gergicoff, has been wounded and has gone to Burgas, Bul garia. Congress of Actuaries. NEW YORK, Sept. 2. Tho International Congress of Actuaries today discussed pa pers by jj. Hanker, of Brussels; J. Burn, of London, and Arthur Gunckel, of Co logne. Dr. Eucken-Anneheuser, Imperial Privy Counsellor and delegate of the Ger man Government to the congress, spoke on the reasons for the Introduction of the compulsory health insurance In Germany. He said there are 10,000,000 men Insured through the states, and every sixth man Is insured in health Insurance. The rea sons for its introduction were to Improve the standards of life and to Improve the physical standards for the army service. The afternoon and evening were devoted to pleasure trips. Government Dredge Launched. RICHMOND, Va., Sept 2. The dredge Benyuard, the last of tho government vessels at the Trigg ship yards, was suc cessfully launched today. With the cruis er Galveston, it will be towed to the Nor folk Navy Yard for completion. HOSIERY DIFFERENCE Every dry goods store sells Hosiery; to some; store-keepers all market; poor yarns, poor finish, poor shape and, always of poor value to the wearer. Here is why ours is a "different store." We work out the hosiery question to a finish by going to the fountain head, searching out the maker with ' best facilities and highest skill and have him make them to our special order; that's why our "O. K." Hosiery at any given price has so much more intrinsic value than the usual kinds. They have proven their merit during fifteen years o wear on Portland people's feet and this season's importations now arriving keep up their already firmly established reputation, bee our oOc line of all-over lace lisles, lace boot lisles and silk em- $J broidered styles; nowhere else can such qualities be found at under 75c a pair. You will not real ize the difference unless you wear them that is the test and in the finer grades at 75c, $t.00 and $.25 Pair j we show such values in brilliant lisles as are sel-j dom seen, even in our famous "O. K. make1 IN AID OF FINANCE Secretary Shaw Tells the Re j forms He Favors. ELASTIC DOLLAR NOT NEEDED Instead, There Should Be Provision by "Which, Automatically, tne Money Supply "Would Increase or Decrensc "With Times. CHICAGO, Sept 2. Two hundred busi ness men from all parts of the country listened to Secretary of the Treasury Shaw talk on "The Business Outlook" at a banquet given tonight at the Auditorium Hotel by the National Association of Mer chants and Travelers. Lyman Gage ad dressed the association on the same sub ject just before his retirement from the Treasury Department, and great interest was attached to the speech tonight of the present Secretary. In his discussion of the financial ques tion Secretary Shaw declared that what was needed was not an elastic dollar, but some provisions by which, automatically, the aggregate volume of dollars should increase whenever and wherever more dollars were needed, and w6uld as promptly retire when not neeeded. His speech In part follows: "A very respectable number of very good people, and of that number I desire to be classed, believe our financial sys tem, good as it Is, might be improved by adding an element of elasticity. I do not think there exists any great number who believe we should hdve any Inflation. Eight yeans ago we had $21 per. capita. Now we have certainly more than $29, and probably nearly $30, -per capita. Con servative business men and conservative bankers do not generally consider this an Insufficient normal minimum volume of currency. I repeat, the only criticism now offered relates to the want of elasticity. Not that a dollar can be made elastic, but that the volume shall be made responsive to the demands of business. Of course the term Is a misnomer. Elastic material like rubber will expand in one direction, but it contracts In the opposite direction, while tho material, the volume. Is neither increased nor diminished. What is need ed is not an elastic dollar, but some pro vision by which, automatically, the aggre gate volume of dollars shall increase whenever and wherever more dollars are needed, and will as promptly retire when not needed. "There is now no statutory prohibition against the well-nigh Inherent right of banks to Issue circulating notes. This right exists throughout the United States, but subject to a tax of 10 per cent, per annum. This tax Is prohibitory. If I were given authority to formulate a measure that would provide the requisite elasticity to our present currency system, I think I should add an amendment per mitting National banks, with the consent of the Controller of the Currency, to issue a volume of circulating notes equal to 50 per cent of their bond-secured circula tion, at a tax of 5 per cent, the 'same to be retired at will or by direction of the Controller, by the deposit of an equal amount of lawful money with any sub treasury. "Three things I know. First this addi tional circulation would spring into exist ence almost Instantly whenever and wher ever interest rates advanced to the point of profit Second, It would as promptly retire whenever Interest rates became normal. Third, it would be absolutely safe as good as the present National bank Issue and with a slight and Imma terial change Identical in form and ap pearancefor the Government amply pro tected by the 5 per cent tax, would under write it But you say this Is emergency currency. Anything more Is inflation. It has the advantage, however, over emer gency currency, so-named, and over legal ized clearing-house certificates, In that it Injects Into the commerce of the coun try no new or doubtful form of money, and the presence of these notes will not advertise the stringent condition which Is the occasion of their existence. The only persons who would know of its existence would be the Controller, the bank and the few people who would take sufficient Interest In the published statement of the bank to compare the volume of circula tion with the amount of Government bonds on deposit In the Treasury. Prom Hosiery looks alike and that; ? inent among the benefits, if not thj prin cipal benefit, would be the subsuntial guaranty against sudden increase n in terest rates, and an equally Important guaranty against dangerously low rites of Interest Each locality would ba able measurably to provide for its own emer cencies. i "Tho policy which resulted In cibatlng the commerce of the Pacific Slow was subsidizing lines of communication with the Pacific Slope. When the first trans continental lines of railway were built there was not sufficient commerce to pay operating expenses, to say nothing f div ldends on Investments. Few business men and fewer politicians objected to Govern ment aid to transcontinental lines 3uring the development period of tho corfmerce along these lines. These railways used no assistance now. No business man objects to Government aid to the commerce of our navigable rivers, and no political party objects to large expendltu2s on non-navigable streams. Improvements to rivers and harbors Is subsidy to the com merce of rivers and haibors. If vxs ever secure the trade of the countries tolwhich I have referred, we will first secuii reg ular lines of communication withj. these countries, and if we ever secure!, these lines assistance must be afforded! "Who of you, owning a steamship, would divert it from participation In trans-.AllantIc commerce, where there is much to be done, and send It on regular trips tq coun tries where we have little or nd com merce? "Do not misunderstand me. I arn not mourning tho defeat of any ship subsidy bill, but I shall mourn exceedingly Hie de feat of a bill, If any such shall evenbe In troduced, which, If enacted, would Insure regular lines of American ships, Jflylng the American flag and' carrying Ancrican merchants and commercial travelers, with their wares and merchandise, the product of American labor, into those countries to which I have referred. Such a bill must offer special advantages to ships plying between our ports and countries where our trade Is undeveloped." j ! TESTIFY IX POSTAL FRAUDS. Men Alleged to Have Had Graft in Clocks Are Before Grand Juby. WASHINGTON, Sept 2. Several em ployes of the Bundy Time Clock Company, of Binghamton, is. x., wnose allege con tract to supply clocks to the postal1 serv ice has figured In the postal investigation, were examined here today by the inspec tors. They were closely questioned re garding the accounts of the company with the Government and the transactions In volved In the supply of the clocks mder the alleged contract with the Posfofllco Department. The Government takes the position that no contract between the department and the company existed, as the document purporting to be a contract lacked the essential requirements, and therefore no abrogation Is needed. No more of these supplies are being purchased, the depart ment explaining that no more are needed. The grand jury was in session today considering postal cases, but adjourned un til tomorrow without action. NAVY-YARD ESTIMATES. Engineers at Mare Inland AbIc for Ahont S1,000,000. WASHINGTON. Sept. 2. Estimates for improvements and expenditures at the navy-yards, named have been submitted to tho Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, the figures having been prepared by the civil engineers attached to the yards. The total for Boston Is $1,060.!K)0; for Portsmouth, N. H., $3,500,000; for Nor folk, Va.. $2,518,000; for Washington, D. C. $2,316,196; for League Island. Pa., ?3.7$4. 347; for San Juan, P. R.. $2,617,150; and lor Mare Island, Cal.. $1,039,300. The Mare Island estimates Include the following items: 'Improving channel in Mare Island strait, $150,000; -wharf at dry dock, $100,000; additional steam engineering building. $150,000; new anchor and chain sheds, $155,000. Drigrgrs Pica Ik Statnte of Limitation. NEW YORK, Sept. 2. Counsel for -ex-Congressman Edmund H. Driggs, who la under indictment in connection with the postofflce frauds, has filed In tho United States Circuit Court, Brooklyn, a brief as to the constitutionality under which the indictments were found. The point is made that the statute of limitation shall be liberally construed in favor of his client. The contention is that Driggs did not qualify as member of Congress until December 4, 1829, while the money or check from the cash register company mentioned In the case was given In May of that year. Illinois Names Delegates. , SPRINGFIELD, 111., Sept. 2.-Governor Yates today appointed 30 delegates from Illinois to tho National Irrigation Cong ress, to be held at Ogden, Utah, Septem ber 15 to 18. By Express Additional Arrivals in Tailor-made Suits Fancy Silks Arnold & Constable's Guaranteed Black Taffeta Silks New Colored Dress Goods New Black Dress Goods New Millinery New Children's Garments New Infants' Garments Fine Stationery CRANE'S LINEN LAWN New Bluet, Clyde size, quire 20c New French Gray Astoria, quire 20c New Dresden White, Clyde size, quire. . .20c Envelopes to match above, package 20c ALSO New Fabrique Paper, premier size, quire. 18c New Scotch Weave in pearl gray, white and Swiss blue. Ladies' Neckwear Advance shipments of The "Empress" Neckwear for Ladies Lace Stole Collars Midget Ties and Bows Longfellow Ties Embroidered Crepe de Chine Neckwear Ylousselline de Soie and Venise Lace Neckwear Hemstitched Silk Neckwear o o o 0 o Wanteds Experienced Window Dresser 0 tlCetlttM9ll BRYAN WILL SUPPORT HIM CLARKE WRONG OX MONEY ISSUE, BUT IlIGHT OTHERWISE. Ohio Democratic Candidate for Sen ator - Convinces tlie Xchraskan That He Is With the Masses. COLTJMBUS, O., Sept 2. W. J. Bryan was the cuest today of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture, and this afternoon delivered a- nonpartisan address at the State Fair Grounds. John Clarke, of Cleveland, indorsed by the Democratic State Coriventlon for United States Sen ator, spoke from the samo platform. Mr. Bryan left late in the afternoon for Ma rion, O., where he addressed a Democratic meeting tonight. While in Columbus Mr. Bryan gave -out the following statement relative to the indorsement of John H. Clarke for United States Senator: "I would have preferred the nomination of some one who had been active and earnest in the support of all the planks of our platform, but the Democrats who in dorsed the, Kansas City platform also in dorsed Mr. Clarke, and, after talking with him and listening to his speech last night, I am satisfied that hl3 sympathies are with the people in their fight against or ganized wealth, and that If elected Senator he can be trusted to stand tor tne re forms for which tho Democratic party Is contending. 'As an evidence that his sympatnies are with the masses, I point to the fact that he has long advocated the election of Senators by a direct vote, a reform with out which other reforms are impossible. Ho is opposed to government by injunc tion, and this question is a good test oi his sympathies. Ho is in favor of an in come tax, another proof that ho is not the representative of plutocracy. His views on imperialism and tho tariff are sound and on the line with the Democratic principles. "His ono difference is on one oi tne phases of the money question, namely, the metallic Question, and on this question he was not grievously in error in 1S96. But since that time the arguments made in favor of a larger volume of money has been vindicated. Believing, as I do, that his sympathies are right, I shall trust him to carry out the platform on all questions that come before him rather than give encouragement to those who would elect a Republican legislator and thus not only return Mr. Hanna but pre vent the enactment of needed state legis lation. "On the more acute phase of the money question I believe he will be found in en tire harmony with the Kansas City plat form Democrats. I cannot conceive of his supporting an asset currency or the Ald rlch bill, neither do I believe he would support the Republican measures which provide for branch banks and for making the sliver dollar redeemable in gold. "Mr. Clarke recognizes, as he said last night, that revolutions do not go back ward; he recognizes that the Democratic party is marching forward to meet the Issues presented by plutocracy, and he is opposed to tho scheme of the reorganlzers. While we might prefer some other Demo crat to him, wo certainly must prefer him to a Republican, who Is against us on all questions, especially as the Legislature that will elect him will also give the peo ple home rule, cheaper railroad fare and more equitable taxation. "To oppose him because of his action In 1S96, In spite of the fact that he helped us heartily In 1900, In spite of the fact that he has supported Johnson in his reforms, in spite of the fact that he Is now helping us on everything except one phase of one Question, and on that one question I be lieve his sympathies will lead him to our side when ho thoroughly understands tho Fancy silk and lace, andjbead drop fringe Shades, 50c to $2.25 An entirely new stock of newest Candelabra Shades displayed at stationery counter. Picture Store On exhibition today an entirely new stock of Pictures, including beautiful gravures, water colors, pastels, etch ings, etc., ail artistically framed. Framing Dept. Opens with many new ideas in Mold ings. An immense selection. We em ploy the most skilled framers, have the best-equipped workshop in the city and our prices are always the lowest. Most attractive gathering ever shown. Newest print warp and satin stripe C O- Ribbons, 4 in. wide, value 50c, at 8000 yards Taffeta Silk Ribbons in white, blackr pink, blue, red, beige, maise, ISZ old rose, nile Of 0000000000000 0.0 00000000000 subject, to oppose him, I say. In spite of these things, would be unreasonable and unjust." BRYAN CLOSES HIS PRESENT TOUR. He Praises Tom Johnson and. DIs- cusses National Issues. MARION, O., Sept. 2. W. J. Bryan to night closed his present Ohio tour here, where ho addressed an audience on the courthouse grounds estimated at from 6000 to 10,000. Mr. Bryan was accompanied to Marlon by C. C. Philbrlck, member of the state committee; ex-Representative John J. Lentz, Frank .E. Monnett, Democratic candidate for Attorney-General, and W. L. Finlay, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee. Monnett and Lentz followed Bryan in speeches of some length. Mr. Bryan Indorsed Clarke for Senator, even moro strongly than in his speech at Versailles last night, and in the statement which he gave out after a. conference with prominent Democrats at Columbus today. His praise of Mayor Johnson, of Cleveland, as the Democratic standard-bearer in Ohio was most elo quent, and was received with marked demonstrations. Mr. Bryan also discussed at length tho trusts, the tariff, imperialism, currency and other national Issues. Immediately after tho meeting Mr. Bryan left for New York. He announced that he -would bo in Ohio again next, month to make a number of speeches" in support of the Democratic ticket. DEMOCRATS OP PENNSYLVANIA. Ticket Is Nominated and a Platform Dealing With State Issues Adopted. HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 2. The Dem ocratic Stato Convention nominated the following ticket today by acclamation: Auditor-General, Senator Arthur G. De- wait, Lehigh County. State Treasurer, senator Joei am. Wayne County. Judges of the Supreme Court, ex-Judge Calvin Reyburn, Armstrong County, and John A. Ward. Philadelphia. The platform adopted is briefer than the usual Democratic declaration of prin ciples, and is devoted entirely to state is sues. The greater part of It deals with the last Legislature and Its work and the conduct of the Btatc government. The convention was well attended for an "off year" in state politics. . The campaign will be conducted by Chairman J. K. P. Hall, of the Democratic State Committee, from tho headquarters in this city. The nomi nees for Auditor-General and State Treas urer and Senator Webster L. Grime, of Bucks County, permanent chairman of tho convention, were members of the last Legislature and voted against the Grady Salus libel bill, which will be one of the principal Issues In the campaign. Follow ing is the platform: "The organized Democracy of Pennsyl vania, addressing Pennsylvanlans of all political parties, again calls upon them to unite with It In a supreme effort to rid our commonwealth of that selfish, corrupt, extravagant and debasing rule which, still controls Its affairs. "We repeat the charges elaborated in the platform of our last state convention, and reaffirm that to the pledges and to tho candidates of the Democratic party can the people of our state turn for deliver ance from the evils under which they suffer. - "Not one pledge made by the Republi can machine as a condition of its con tinuance In power has been kept. Today we witness tho astonishing spectacle of almost the entire Republican press of the state and country denouncing the Gov ernor for his approval of the Grady-Salus libel law, the product, as they declare, of the worst motives and purposes of the Republican machine. This law they charge was deliberately intended by its authors and promoters as an assault upon the freedom of the press. "To the repeal of this" measure the , state can safely count upon the vote and r 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000000000000000000000000000 effort of every Democratic member of the next Legislature. To the defeat of the candidate who stands for the purposes behind it and the methods of its adop tion we pledge the best efforts of our party, and Invite the aid of Republican voters. "We denounce the Republican, organiza tion for Its persistent disregard of its pledges to give the state a fair ballot law, and on behalf of the people of the stato we demand the enactment of a bal lot law which shall provide for personal registration of voters in the cities of the state, insure a free1, equal, secret ballot, and the opening of ballot-boxes obliga tory when demanded by citizens charging contemplated or accomplished frauds. "We deplore the continued existence o labor troubles and express the hope that, through concessions, moderation and fair dealing, early adjustments may be reached. While we concede to capital and to employers the utmost protection guaranteed by the constitution and laws, we also declare it to be our conviction that labor has the right to that protec tion which comes through organization and union. The platform opposes the present system of taxation, and favora the repeal of all mercantile license taxes and a return Into the local city, county and borough treasuries of all other license taxes collected therein." Republican Campaign in Ohio. COLUMBUS. O.. Sept. 2. The Republi can campaign in Ohio, will be opened at Chillicothe September 19. Governor Nash will preside, and addresses will be made by Senators Hanna and Foraker, Myron T. Herrick and Warren G. Harding. This was decided by the state committee, which met here today. Bolivia Desires Teace With Braizl. NEW YORK, Sept. 2. President Pando'g message, read at the opening of tho Bo livian Congress, gives considerable promi nence to the relations between this coun try and Brazil, the latter being the only nation with which Bolivia is not now in perfect accord, says a La Paz dispatch to the Herald. The president says that Brazil's demand to acqulro the Acre territory still holds good, and as the only means of establish ing order among the Brazilians and avoid ing International complications, Bolivia has agreed to enter into new negotiations. Plague on the Decline. NEW YORK. Sept. 2. A new steamship plague, which has been raging in Iqulque, Is now steadily declining, according to a Herald dispatch from Valparaiso de Chile. "Mamma," said little Gladys, a Newport child, "when I grow up am! set divorced can I eat all the Ice cream I want?" New Yorker. Today Ayer's Sarsaparilla day. Take other kinds tomorrow. J.C. AyerCo., Lowell, Mass. i