THE, MORNING QEGO;NIA THURSDAY, SEFTEMBJSK 1U, ,1903. '
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AUTO ON WILD RUN
The Olds, Wottman &, King
"DIFFERENT STORE"
Fifth and Washington Sts.
Tire Breaks, in a Race, and
. Spectator Is Killed.
DRIVER HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Barjvey Oldficld's Car Goes SO Feet
Through, the Air, hut a. Broken.
Rib Is Ills Most Seri
ous In Jury.
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DETROIT. Mich.. Sept. 9. While Barney
Oldfleld's racing- automobile -was running
nearly 60 miles an hour at the Grosse
Pointe track this afternoon in the ten
mile open event, one of the front tires
on the machine burned through and ex
ploded, throwing the car Into the fence
and Injuring Frank Shearer, a spectator,
so terribly that he died In an ambulance
cn route to the hospital. The car went
50 feet through the air, and Oldfield, -who
kept his seat, had a marvelous escape
from death. He received several cuts
about the body and suffered a broken rib.
It was an afternoon of accidents at the
track, two other high-power machines,
those driven by Harry Cunningham and
Henry Teage, a Parisian, coming to grief
because of the tlres Fortunately, no one
was hurt In either of these accidents.
Oldfleld's sparker gave out a few feet
from the tape in the race during which
the accident occurred, and Oldfield lost
nearly two miles before he repaired the
damage and started after Harry Cunning
ham, the only other entry. The tires of
the machine were the same ones Oldfield
used at Cleveland, and as he was turning
Into the stretch on his seventh mile the
friction on the right front tire burned
through and it exploded.
The track is banked high at the turn,
and the car with its tremendous momen
tum shot for the outer edge of the track,
which Is six feet above the ground above.
Omfield had just time enough to twist his
brake and head for a spot between two
trees. Shearer was standing against the
fence at this point, and the car struck
him squarely, breaking both legs in sev
eral places and fracturing his skull. He
was thrown 75 feet and" never recovered
consciousness.
Oldfield had presence of mind enough to
throw himself backward on the flat deck
of the car, which went crashing through
a low tree and landed, a complete wreck,
50 feet from where it went through the
fence. brother of Shearer was standing
near him and had a narrow escape.
Another "Wild Anto Kills n Man.
ZANESVILLE. O.. Sept 9. An automo
bile driven by Earl Kiser, of Dayton, es
caped his control at the races here today,
and, as the result of its dashing into the
fence. John Gooding was fatally Injured.
Several other persons were less seriously
injured. Kiser had an ankle broken.
SILK IMPORTS INCREASE.
Record Is Established for the Fiscal
Year Just Ended.
"WASHINGTON, Sept. 4. The Imports of
raw silk In the fiscal year Just ended were
the largest in the history of the Govern
ment. Statistics Just compiled by the De
partment of Commerce and Labor, through
its Bureau of Statistics, show that for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1903, 15,271,340
pounds of unmanufactured silk, valued at
550,011,819, were imported, as compared
with 14.2 million pounds in 1902 and 10.4
millions In 1901. From this silk our manu
facturers will make finished products val
ued at over ?125,OQ0,O0O.
Of the 550,000.000 worth of unmanufac
tured silk imported, practically one-half
comes from Japan; the raw silk from that
country in the fiscal year Just ended being
Talued at $24,600,000. Italy furnished near
ly $13,000,000; the Chinese Empire $S.900,000,
France $2,200,000, and all other countries
only a little over $300,000 worth of raw
silk. Besides this, there was a little 'over
$1,000,000 worth of silk waste imported,
which Is used principally in making "spun
silk," and Is classed as unmanufactured
silk In the statistics of imports.
Many attempts have been made to pro
duce raw silk in this country. As early
as 1623 mulberry trees were required to be
planted by all settlers in Virginia, and
some silk was grown in the early days of
the colony. In the second quarter of the
last century the cultivation of silk seemed
to give promise of success, but the en
terprise degenerated Into a speculation
in Chinese mulberry trees, and, ended in
utter failure. The recent experiments f
the Department of Agriculture are agiRn
directing attention to the practicability of
raising on our own farms a share at least
of this material, which forms so consider
able a part of our imports.
During recent years the importation of
raw silk has increased almost continu
ously, until in the fiscal year just closed
it amounted to over $50,000,000. The near
est approach to this value was in 1900,
when $45,333,-000 worth was imported.
The following table shows the quantity
and value of raw silk imported at five
year periods from 1870 to 1900, and yearly
to 1903:
Year. Quantity. Value.
1S70 5S3.589 $3,017,958
1875 1.101.681 4,018,350
1880 , 2.5C2,23t$ 13,837,809
1885 4.30S.90S 12.025.437
1800 7.510,440 24.331.87
1S95 9.31C.400 22.(520,050"
1900 13.073.718 45,329.700
1901 10..105.555 30.051.305
11)02 14.234.82G 42.035,351
1903 15,271.340 00,011.819
Notwithstanding the increase in the
quantity of unmanufactured silk which is
brought here to be made Into fabrics by
our own manufacturers, the importation
of manufactured silks does not fall off.
For 1903 It is not $3,000,000 less than the pre
vious high mark made In 1S93. This would
indicate that there Is still room for growth
in qur domestic manufacture before the
demand will be supplied.
The following table shows the growth of
the silk-manufacturing Industry "of the
United States at each census since 1S70.
All of the raw silk used in these establish
ments Is Imported.
Establish- Value of
Tear. ments. products.
1S70 SG $ 12.210.CG2
3SS0 3S2 41.033.045
ji0 .'..4 472 S7.29S.454
3900 483 107,250,258
The Woman of Thirty.
Reader.
When one knows the age of a woman
one knows the woman. The very fact
that she permits you to know her age ex-
juDits ner cnaracter. bne no longer mas
cucrades. She has lost a certain uncer
tainty, an evanescent delicacy, that was
irresistible charm. Women, like philos
ophy, are divided into two classes, the
knowable and the unknowable. Also like
philosophy, it Is the unknowable woman
who is the speculable. Therefore to got
her at her highest capacity, she must be
unmarried and about 30.
The married woman presents certain in
escapable telltale data. She has children,
and those children have apparent ages,
two facts which go far in, determining her
annals. If she Is -unmarried and Is not
"about 30," she is under 30. again a defi
nite fact. Being "about 30" is indefinite.
She may be more or less. No one haz
ards a guess. There is a delightful vague
ness in being "about 30." It has nothing
to do with dates, and many of us who
from our youth up have felt no attach
ment for dates can forgive the unattached
thnlr confessed indifference.
Unparalleled Opportunity Offers to Out Out
of Town Patrons as Well as Portland's
Residents Next Week!
OUR GRAND UNRIVALED FORMAL AUTUMN OPENINGS HAVE BEEN ARRANGED TO
occur simultaneously with, the opening of the monster Merchants Carnival under the auspices of the
Multnomah Athletic Association! Combining two great events in one, either worth coming miles to
attend, next week will prove the GRANDEST GALA EVENT OREGON EVER KNEW and the
greatest one this thriving state will see before the Big Fair of 1905. As we have ARRANGED OUR
GRAND OPENINGS FOR THREE DAYS OF NEXT WEEK, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
It affords opportunity for all living at a distance to attend them at slight cost, as SPECIAL EXCUR
SION RATES PREVAIL ON ALL THE RAILROADS. By using foresight, instead of hindsight,
this great store has made it possible for all to attend this magnificent merchandise exposition of latest
Fall goods from the world's leading style and quality marts, to gaze upon the grandest Fashion and
Beauty Show ever arranged by any establishment in all the great Northwest, atN greatly
reduced expense.
Remember! Reduced Rates On AH the Railroads to the Carnival and Oar
Fall Openings!
Meet your friends here, make your headquarters here, make this your down-town home we'll
make you welcome all, at the big "Old Homestead" "Thoroughfare Store." And now today:
THE BREATH OF AUTUMN
The weather of the past few days has brought to many minds thoughts of Autumn apparel though
all know there are many warm days to come. The selling of new Walking Suits, Skirts,' Waists and
Raincoats has started in good earnest.
Everything that is safe to have thus early, we have. New things are arriving daily. But the
presentation of Fall Fashions in full array will be made a little later. We shall have the very latest
style thoughts from Paris. Things that came over in June won't do. (One store shows for Fall a
copy of a wrap we brought over last spring.) Again we say
Formal Openings Occar Next WeelL Tuesday, Wednesday and. Thursday
(NOT MONDAY unable to be as fully prepared then as the standard of this stork requires.) Three
Gala Days! Portland's Grandest Autumn Society Event ! NEXT WEEK'S TUESDAY, WEDNES
DAY and THURSDAY will be RED LETTER DAYS indeed for Portland's women folk. Remember,
your out-of-town folks may get excursion rates on all railroads to our openings.
. Unci e wea
Undetpticed
Some Hosiery Bargains
Special Again Today
First Floor
Misses'. Fall weight Jerseyrlbbed silver
gray Cotton Vests, long sleeves, good
35c quality, sizes 3, 4, 5, 6; special
at, each 7C
Boys' heavy-weight fine ribbed black Cot
ton Hose double at knee, heel and toe,
finished fot, 25c and 35c values; 4 C
special today, all sizes, pair
Ladles' fine gauge black Cotton Hose,
French toe, high spliced heels, 25c 4
value; special today for, pair UC
Infants' fine ribbed ileece-llned Cotton
Vests, soft and fine, 25c regular
values; special today at, each J
...SOME...
NEW SHOES
For Women first floor
They're full of Fall newness, in style and swing; and
will make a decided hit with women who like smart-looking
but moderately priced shoes. And this Is about relay
time as to footgear the supply you started the Summer
with Is apt to show signs of an early Fall.
Our regular stock Is most complete, and there are quan
tities of small lots besides, from which you'll be able to
pick shoes you like at a saving.
For instance This week we have placed nearly 600
pairs of the famous "Empress" shoes for women, 10 styles
for choosing. The best $3.50 values in the city. In either
"welt or turn makes, on our bargain counter (and these
are all new Fall lasts), tfj S Q
for, per pair 4Xr4&"J
$2.50 HospitalShoes $1.98
Good, sensible, turn-sole shoes, with broad toes and rubber heels; shoes
easy,-and flexible as an old glove, the usual ?2.50 values this 4 no
we-2k, specially priced at p70
Shoes for the Yoath and Boy
Shoes that will stand the "rip-staving" wear of the healthy, romping
boys, solid leather, from the hide of the calf, steel-shod bottoms
11 to 13 sizes, ?2 values 5L68 13& to 2 sizes, $2.50 values. ...$L9S
For Men
Immense lines of Pingree's Mode" at ?3. Governor at $4, and 53.50
for the famous man's "Gloria." The best men's shoes for the -money
made in the world or they wouldn't be here.
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THE LARGEST BUSINESS IN RIBBONS
THE PACIFIC COAST
ON
Manufacturers and wholesalers of ribbons "keep
tabs" pretty closely on the ribbon stores over the coun
try, and they tell us that the Olds, Wortman & Kinpr
Store surpasses all their other customers ' this side of
the Rockies, now in extent of business done.
It didn't just happen so. The business has grown
steadily bigger and broader, until now it stands in the
lead.
Work Intelligent effort along certain well-defined lines.
Reliability Making sure that our ribbons were silk
and that silk meant all-silk (unless they were black vel
vet ribbons, some of which have linen backs).
Carefulness Keeping a sharp eye on the weight of
the ribbons, for a ribbon may be all-silk and yet short
in 'weight.
FIRST FLOOR
We mention once more today our grand ribbon spe
cial for this week THE BIGGEST RIBBON BARGAIN
Portland women ever saw in our city a statement that
a glance thro will bear out glance. For the balance of
the week we offer a lot of fresh, new, bright ribbons,
made for this season's high-class trade, but getting Into
our possession by one of those trade chances that hap
pen only occasionally, at underprlce. We turn them over
to you thusly: All Silk, in polka dot and Roman stripe,
also changeable Satin Taffetas the values are 40c, 45c
and 50c a yard. One lot of extremely swell Ottoman
stripes Is included, very wide and a 75c value. Your
choice while they c rt'CKiT'er
last, at, per yarS VHJN 1
Sale and Special Showing
of New Wrist Bags
FIRST FLOOR, CENTER AISLE.
Walrus Wrist Bags, In tans, grays and blacks, an QC.
extra good value at OJC
New Automobile Bags, In tan, gray or black, of genuine
walrus leather; large sizes, $4.o0; smaller sizes, $2.50.
Real Lizard Wrist Bags, black or Q
Chatelaine Bags of genuine walrus, with metal fc 4 O zr
frames, $1.85 and P J
Black Seal Chatelaine (fcf
Bags ip.a
Tapestry Wrist Bags, splendid dollar values; special
today for . OVC
Tapestry Wrist Bags, splendid ,75c values; special cn
today for JUC
Crochet Silk, Turkish purses. In all fifir
colors uyc
That Big Bargain Sale of
New Fall Kid Gloves
-Continues
First Floor
$.25 Gloves for 98c
In . blacks, whites and colors, about 650 pairs in all of
fine, 2-clasp, embroidered back, gusset fingers Kid
Gloves, equal in appearance to any $1.50 glove sold'in the
city, equal in quality to any sold In America at $L25 but
while they last don't delay or your Qo C.
size may be gone at, per pair 7 VjCHIS
RUSSIA ASKS TOO MUCH
CHINA BALKS OX TWO CONDITIONS
IX MANCHURIAN XOTE.
Czar Wants Landing Stations on
Surgnri River, With His Own
Guards, and Post Stations.
LONDON, Sept. 10. The Times corre
spondent at Pekln telegraphs two fresh
conditions that M. Lessar, the Russian
Minister, included in his note to the
Chinese Foreign Board, promising to be
gin the evacuation of Manchuria October
S. The first condition is that Russia be
allowed landing stages on the Sungarl
River, with the right to guard them with
Russian troops, and the second is that
Russia shall have the right to maintain
Russian post sections along the main
route from Tsltslhao, capital of Heillung
king and Blagovostschensk.
China objects strongly to both condi
tions, Russia specifies that the Klrln
Province shall be evacuated four months
after the Heillungking province, a year
after the evacuation of Mukden. China
protests against this also.
The correspondent concludes that the
attitude of the Chinese officials seems less
hopeful of an early settlement than when
they first received the Russian conditions.
They failed then to grasp their full significance'.
TROUBLE FEARED AT SMYRNA.
Druses Arc in Arms nntl n. Massacre
Appears Probable.
PARIS, Sept. 9. The following telegram
has been received from Cairo, Egypt
Disquieting rumors are current in regard
to the situation in Smyrna, Bedouins ar
riving here from the Arlsh desert say
the Druses are In arms, and fears are
entertained of a massacre in Lebanon.
Official reports from Beirut show the
growing gravity of the situation there.
Another Christian was killed yesterday.
The Turkish soldiers are making common
cause with the Mussulmans during the at
tacks on Christians. A number of houses
have been pillaged. One French shop
was completely destroyed, and the French
residents, becoming terrified at these dep
redations, have abandoned their homes
and sought refuge at the French College,
where between 400 and 00 refugees are
now gathered.
The American naval commander, it Is
asserted In the dispatches received here,
proposed to land marines at Beirut, but
the foreign Consuls believed the step In
advisable at this time, as It might lead
to an increase of the excitement prevail
ing and cause a crisis.
The Vail of Beirut proved himself to
be weak and Incompetent to deal with the
situation, and therefore Nazlm Pasha,
the Vail of Syria, was ordered to assume
the direction of affairs in Beirut. Nazlm
UPasha, who has already arrived at his
new post. Is displaying great energy. The
Consuls express the hope that he will be
able to stem the disorder.
The nearest French warship to Beirut
Is at the Gulf of Volo, Greece, but unless
Nazlm Pasha speedily restores order and
completely safeguards French citizens,
France will act decisively 'by dispatching
warships from Toulon.
MAY DRIVE SULTAX TO WAR,
Turkish Population Is Thirsting for
a Clasli "With. Bulgaria.
LONDON, Sept 9. The official and
press Information from the Near East
today emphasize the seriousness of the
situation there and confirm the belief of
the authorities here that the Sultan may
be swept by the uncontrollable sentiment
of his "subjects into a war with Bulgaria,
despite the unwillingness of the Porte to
precipitate such a conflict.
There Is no question In. official circles
! here that the Porte will take energetic
1 measures to suppress any trouble at Bel-
rut. France may order warships to that
post to protect her Interests, but Ger
many hasasserted that she will not do so.
A high diplomatic authority- asserted to
day that when Russia submits to the
J Porte her proposals for the pacification
, of Macedonia she may dispatch her Black
t Sea squadron to Turkish waters, and It
' may make a much longer stay there than
did the Russian squadron at Inlada Bay.
The St. James Gazette today says an
arrangement has been arrived at between
Great Britain and Austria which will
come Into operation under certain even
I tualltles.
The Turkish Embassy issued another
! statement today, declaring that the re-
ports -of massacres emanate from, the Bul
i garian side and are purposely exaggerat-
ed in' the hope of securing European ln
j terventlon. It reiterates disbelief In the
seriousness of the Beirut situation and
adds:
"The Turkish Government, therefore,
I hopes the American warships will depart
i as speedily as possible, as their presence
1 only tends to inftte th
Constantinople the Embassy is Informed
that there is, no reason for assembling
of the American ships at Beirut."
CHRISTIAXS HAVE ALL FLED.
Country Betvreen Snlonica and
Monastlr Is Left to Turks.
LONDON, Sept. 10. A dispatch to the
Times from Monastlr, dated September 3,
says a railway journey from Salonica to
Monastlr gives a slight idea of the de
vastation of the country. The Christian
population seems to have entirely dis
appeared. The crops are lying deserted
and the railway stations and villages
along the line are swarming with armed
Turks, few of whom could be described
as regulars.
The signs of insurgent victories are a
few burned blockhouses. The Turkish
victories are indicated by the number of
villages deserted and burned and the num
ber of fires . still burning over all the
neighboring hills.
Vast columns of smoke are seen In the
direction of Neveska. The Monastlr cor
respondent of the Daily Mall sends, a
graphic account of the sickening sights
he witnessed in the hospitals there. The
victims of Turkish brutality' were mostly
Greeks and Wallachians. Many women
and children had wounds from Mauser
"NEMO"
oell - Keducine system self-reducing
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A boon for the stout woman ; a necessity for
the well-gowned.
Corsets fitted to every type of stout figure with
out alteration. Four distinct new shapes.
STRAIGHT FRONT For the too fully developed normal
figure.
TALL FIGURE For the tall woman with too prominent
abdomen.
LOW CUT For the short-waisted stout woman.
LONG HIP For the woman with too generous hips.
Expert Demonstration by Miss Meta Worch, of New
York, every day this week.
NOVELTIES IN PATTERNS ,
THE OCTOBER BUTTERIQK PATTERNS just received are very, interest
ing! They show " 1830 " effects in sleeves, bodices and skirts. Such effects
will be the vogue this coming "Winter. Every other line of wear can be found in
Butterick Patterns. Get the Butterick Habit. Butterick Patterns are always be
yond criticism.
THE- FASHION SHOW
The most up-to-date styles in Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, Jackets, Silk Coats and
Wraps, Millinery, Silks, Dress Goods, etc., are now being shown. A visit to the
different departments will prove most instructive and interesting.
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Hosiery
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50c black lace lisle Hosiery
in a variety of .up-to-date
styles are placed on sale at
pair
3 pairs $1.00
Umbrella
argains
$1.50 and $1.75 mercerized
gloria Umbrellas, ladies
and men's silver, Dres
den, pearl, horn and wood
handles, ,a
Special pll
Twill gloria Umbrellas, with
neat, substantial handles,
Special 89C
Neckwear
Indian bead Belts $1.75
Indian bead watch Fobs .65
Embroidered-top collars .25
Fancy embroidered-top
Collars 1.00
Lace stole collars 50
Feather Boas, in black,
white, and brown and
white, regular $9,
Special 2pO
Drapery and
UpKolstery
Materials
$0.60 Oriental Draperies, $0.44
$1.50 Oriental Tapestries, $0.75
$2.00 Oriental Tapestries, $1.00
We are showing many
novelties In drapery and up
holstery materials.
Lace Curtains, Rugs, Art
Squares, Cretonnes, SHko
IInes,Taffetas and Art fabrics
Turkish. Money Pouches
A large variety of new -designs in Turkish
Money Pouches just received CJJZ
Jewish New Year's Cards
5c to $LO
Free Lessons 'in Art
Embroidery, Lace
and Pyrog'raphy
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bullets, proving that they had been In
flicted by regular troops. Inasmuch an the
Bash! Bazouks are armed with Martinis.
The stories told by the victims tended
to prove the worst accusations against
the Turkish troops of brutalities and massacres.
German Frigate Ship Will Be Handy.
BERLIN, Sept 9. The Tageblatt says
the German training frigate Moltke will
leave Lisbon for the Mediterranean. She
will stop at the port in Greece, and
thence proceed to Syria. The Moltke
has 400 men on board, part of whom could
be landed In case of need. She will be
the only German ship In the Mediter
ranean. The Frankfurter Zeltung de
clares that the trouble at Beirut was
caused by the appearance of the
squadron.
SO "HOCH" FOR TUB KAISER.
Socialist Leader Tells "Why Socialists
Shoald Refuse Any Office.
BERLIN, Sept. 9. The Neuzeit publishes
an article by Herr Bebel, the Socialist
leader, on what he calls the "miserable
vice-president question." He says he Is
astonished at the naivete of thedlscusslon
Ists who believe that a Hohenzollern, es
pecially William II, whose antagonism to j
Socialism has been made known in a dozen
speeches, will be pleased to receive a
Socialist vice-president of the Reichstag,
He says he fully understands that
the Monarchical majority will be unwilling j
10 accept a socialist vice-presiueni. unui
the party has made political confession
and gets down on its knees. The results
of the acceptance of the office by a So
cialist would be disastrous, for a storm of
indignation on the part of the majority In
the House would be followed by his re
moval from his position If the Vice-President
should refuse at the end of the ses
sion to utter "hoch" for the Kaiser, which J
the Socialists now decline to do. it would
also be a scandal, continues Herr Bebel,
for the Vice-President to appear in knee
breeches and accept an invitation to go to
court.
Herr Bebel's utterances foreshadow the
bitter fight which will take place at the
convention of the Socialist party at Dres
den next week.
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NOVELTIES IN Stoles, Capeljnes, Scarfs, Boas,
Pillow Muffs, etc., made in royal ermine, mole,
Siberian squirrel, miniver, Russian sable, mink,
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PEACE IN SIGHT IN FAR EAST.
Japan So Interpret Russia's Latest
Manclinrian Note.
' LONDON, Sept. 9. The Japanese Lega
tion here sees in the Russian concessions
regarding Manchuria the lifting of the
war clouds In the Far East.
No confirmation has been received of
the London Times' Pekln dispatch, say
ing that the Russian Minister there, in
his note to the Chinese Foreign Office,
saying that Niu Chwang and Moukden
shall be evacuated by. the Russians on
October S, undertook that China shall be
permitted to resume administrative right
In the three provinces of Manchuria under
certain conditions. However, the report
Is regarded as well founded. The Japan
ese Legation says:
"Three events. If the reports are correct,
have occurred which are calculated to
simplify the situation, namely, the Rus
sian terms which M. Lessar has apparent
ly presented mark the abandonment of
the proposals which the powers found
objectionable; Russia has announced her
withdrawal from Manchuria next month,
and we believe she Is sincere, and ne- j
and Russia for a definition of their re
spective rights In Manchuria and Corea.
These are secret, and It is impossible to
foretell the outcome, but we are hopeful
that the results will be satisfactory to
both sides."
April In in. the War Game.
HALLE. Prussia, Sept. 9. A wild storm
of .wind and rain at the army maneuvers
tore away balloons and made wireless
telegraphy impossible today. Emperor
William, at 6 o'clock this morning, in
command of two Saxon army corps, at
tacked the opposition army corps with
ferocity, stormed several of the latter's
batteries and compelled trie Prussians to
retire.
Trip of Czar to Rome.
ROME, Sept. 9. It is semi-officlally an
nounced that the Czar will arrive In Rome
on October 24, and will remain here three
days, during which time he will assist at
a military review and a gala performance
at the opera-house. Indignant protests
have, been aroused all over Italy by the
announced Intention of the Socialists to
make a hostile demonstration against the
Czar.
Arbitration Conference Ends.
VIENNA, Sept. 9. The conference of
the Inter-Parliamentary Union for International-
Arbitration closed this after
noon. The report of M. Gobat on the pro
ceedings of the Inter-Parliament was
adopted. It stated that since 1S00 36 inter
national disputes had been laid before
the arbitration court, and several states
had concluded arbitration arguments. M.
Bobchief. a Bulgarian delegate, recom
mended to the consideration of the Con
gress the amelioration of the condition
of the inhabitants df European Turkey
as quickly as possible by the application
of article 33 of the Berlin treaty.
The delegates held a farewell banquet
tonight.
Evacuation Is Postponed.
YOKOHAMA, Sept. 9. A Pekln tele
gram, which is semi-officlally confirmed at
Tokio, says the Russian Minister has pro
posed the postponement of tho evacua
tion of the Kirin and Amur -districts of
Manchuria, set for October 8.
Origin of the Hansom.
London Chronicle.
The hansom was the invention of Joseph.
Hansom, the architect of the Birmingham
Town Hall. But the two-wheeled cab
which he patented in 1S34 little resembles
the vehicle which now bears his name.
It had a square, sedan-chair shaped body,
hung between two wheels nearly eight
feet high. The driver's seat was in fronts
as also was the door; the fare entered the
cab between the wheel and shaft. The
modern hansom was adapted from thi3
original by Messrs. Glllet and Chapman.
It is a peculiarly English vehicle, and no
foreign nation has ever compassed tho
dogged courage of the Briton who can
sit calmly inside. It.