THE MOENIKG OKEGONIAtf, TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1901. S AG! GRAVE Far Eastern Situation Is Puzzling JAPAN IS ALL EXPECTANCE Startling Developments Are Hourly Looked For. RUSSIA IS STILL DEBATING Reply Is Not Likely to Be Delivered Before End of Week-In Mean time Warning Is Given Reserves. LONDON, Jan. 28. The Tokio corro .Bpondent of the Dally Telegraph has sent in the following cablegram: The official Gazette publishes an im perial ordinance empowering the govern ment to assume control of all private rall ways, etc., for military purposes. The situation Is very grave and developments are hourly expected." WARNED TO BE READY. Russia Is Bidding for Public Support of War Party. LONDON, Jan. 25. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Dally Mall reports that the first reserves there have been 'warned to hold themselves In readiness Jor service. This la possibly a step taken with the object of preparing the public for eventualities, the correspondent eays, and for obtaining the support of public opinion, which the war party hith erto has lacked. Nothing approaching a war fever, however, is yet discernible. The Chefoo correspondent of the Dally Mail cables that Viceroy Alexleff's Illness is graver, than had been supposed, and that his absence has caused a vast accu mulation of matters which h Is sub urdlnates are unable to handle. Military preparations, the correspondent adds, are pnly half completed. Cabling from Tien Tsln, the corre spondent of the Standard says 2000 Chin ese who had been enlisted by the Rus sians, deserted on being ordered to Port Arthur. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Telegraph cables that he has learned, It was the erroneous Idea of M. BezobrazofC, leader of the war party, and a Secretary of State, that Japan would rather withdraw her demands than fight, wh3ca led to divided councils in the Bus- government, and when war seemed avoidable M. BezobrazofC still perelst- e&that a short and sharp struggle would. Bi the matter. He even ventured to crlt-Jclswthe- plan of campaign of War Minls jter jSpuropatkin and the War Office, and proposed a plan of his own. The War Minister then threatened to resign, according to the correspondent, and Count Lamsdorff and M. Witte, re spectively Minister of Foreign Affairs and president of the committee of Ministers, protested against M. BezobrazofC's as cendency. Finally, Grand Duke Alexan der, who had first brought M. Bezobra zoff into prominence, became convinced that war must be avoided, and he man aged to get M. BezobrazofC away. The Tokio correspondent of the Times says the leading Japanese journals con tinue to be skeptical of Russia's pacific Intentions, and argue that the patching up of a hollow peace would be a prelude to future rivalry in armaments which would cause a greater strain than a war, whereas a fight today would be a preface to many years of peace. NOT THAT KIND OF POWER. Corea Joining With Japan Would Not Drag France In. PARIS, Jan. 25. Tho attitude of Corea In the event of war between Russia and Japan has been the subject of much comment among tho diplomats here, as It is believed Corea's giving aid to Japan might constitute two powers attacking Russia, thus bringing in France, under the terms of the Franco-Russian agree ment. One of the ambassadors, there fore, asked Foreign Minister Delcasse what the result would be if Corea joined Japan and the answer is in substance that Corea is not considered to be that kind of a sovereign independent power, whoso assistance to Japan against Rus sia would brine about the contingency contemplated by the Franco-Russian agreement. Although tho answer was con fined to Corea, it is understood that a similar -view prevails, thereby confirming previous reports on the same subject that China's joining Japan -would not constitute two powers attacking Russia. A dispatch from Seoul January 23 an nounced that the Corean,. government had made a formal declaration of neu trality in the event of war between Rus sia and Jauan. and last night It was announced from Seoul that a cablegram had been received there from the Corean Minister; at St. Petersburg, saying that Russia disapproved of Corea's declara tion of neutrality. STILL PONDERS OVER REPLY. Russia, However, Will Probably Be Able to Submit It This Week. ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 25. The ex change of communications between the Foreign Office, the members of tho com mittee of the Far East, Viceroy Alexleff and Baron De Rosen, the Russian Min ister at Tokio, is still going on. There is no official Indication of when a con clusion will be reached, but a diplomat, who Is close to such negotiations, ex presses the opinion that the Russian re ply possibly will be ready this week. An authoritative denial Is given of the report that Russia ever contemplated re questing the United States to explain the attitude attributed to the United States. The Corean Mlnlser has received advices that his government will soon open the port of W1J1, on the T&lu River, at the request of the United States to the commerce of the world. RUSSIA NOW FEARS COREA. Rioting There . Is Likely to Assume 'a Serious Phase. LONDON. Jan. 26. A dispatch to Reu ter"s Telegram Company from St. Peters burg says that while the Bourse there has been nervous, owing to the uncertainty of te situation, the progress of the hegotia- ewYorkflental Parlors Fourth and Morrison -Sts. Portland, Oregon. Teeth extracted and filled absolutely without pain by our late scientific meth ods. No sleep-producing agents or cocaine. Tbese are the only dental parlors in Port land tnat have the patent appliances and ingredients to extract, fill and apply gold crowns and porcelain crowns, undetectable irom natural teeth and warranted for ten years. I without the least particle of pain, oold crowns and teeth without plates, gold linings and all other dental work done painlessly and by specialists. Gold crowns, $3: full sat teeth, ?5; -bridge work, fc; gold filling. $1 up; sliver fillings. HQ PLATES New York Dental Parlors MAIN OFFICE FOURTH AND MORRI SON STS., PORTLAND. Branch Office, 614 1st av. Seattle. 8:30 A. M. to 6 P. M.; Sundays, 8:30 A. M. to 3 P. M. tlops inspires Increasing confidence among those who are well informed, and in such quarters there is a confident belief in a favorab3e issue. The principal danger now, according to this dispatch, Is said to be confined to the disorderly elements In Corea. The latest news received here represents a great majority of the Coreans as sympathizing with Russia and hostile to Japan. Other dispatches say that the Japanese a-e embarking 10,000 laborers at Tien Tsln in order to hasten the completion of the Seoul-Fasln Railroad. Some anxiety has been expressed In St Petersburg regard ing the military movements of China. , A dispatch to the Daily Mail from War saw says, arrangements have been made to call out 86.000 reserves In the Kharkoff, KlelT and Odessa districts should it be come necessary to do so. AMERICA NOT FRIGHTENED, It Expects No Trouble Over Sending Consuls to Manchuria. WASHINGTON, Jan. 23. Count Cassini. the Russian Ambassador, had a long talk today with Mr. Loomls,-Acting Secretary of State on the Far Eastern situation. The Ambassador's advices cave somn hnn nf peace, though the phase of the question wnicn receivea most attention was the un contradicted statements which have ap peared In certain newsoanprs rpfnrrMnc the attitude of this Government The Rus sian government, of course, could not pre sume to question the previous assurances received from this country regarding Its neutrality because of anv npirsnnnpr Dup lication, but the recurrence of these state ments nas proved annoying. There Is no anticipation on the part of this Government of n.nv hltoh in tnn in ception of our Consuls in Manchuria. The eviaence or approval of the commercial treaty which Russia has given convinces the State Department that the Consuls will receive every courtesy. NO FEELING TOWARD AMERICA High Officials at Port Arthur Deny Rumors of Hostility. PORT ARTHUR, Jan. 25. The highest officials hero repudiate the mihlfshori ac cusations of Russian hostility to the united fatates because of its Manchurian policy, and the appointment" of American Consuls under the 'new treaty with China. It. is officially assarted that no large re inforcements of toe Eastern forces Is ex pected at present. The military authori ties, however, add that otherwise arrange ments are making for a large supply of ponies from tho Province of Chl-Ll for the Cossacks and mounted infantry; The demoralization of the passenger and freight traffic on the Manchurian Railway continues In consequence of the military activity, and there is a great blockade of freight at Port Dalny. j Steamer Will Get War Advices. vAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25. The Japan ese steamer America Maru, Captain Philip Going, sailed today for Yokohama and Kobe, via Honolulu, with more than a score of passengers and a cargo of 10,000 tons, made up of 30-) tons of freight and 700 tons of bunker coal. Mall was carried for the Orient and that for points beyond Kobe will be transferred at tho Japanese port Tho America Maru, it is believed, will receive cablegrams at Honolulu and also at Midway Island, giving Information concerning the war outlook in the Far East Her sister ships, the Nippon Maru and the Hong Kong Maru, are now in Japan and will be held for service In the event of war against Russia. Corean Cabinet Friendly to Japan. TOKIO, Jan. 25. The first meeting of tho recently created supreme military council took place at the palace today. Subsequently the Ministers had an audi ence with the Emperor, who exhorted them to co-operate In giving effect to the Important financial programme which had been drawn up to deal with any contin gency that might arise. The new Corean Cabinet is friendly to Japan. It is said officially that the recent press reports of disturbances in the Chong Chung Province of Corea are exagger ated, but it is not denied that that coun try i3 far from tranquil. Russians Moving Toward Corea. PEKIN, Jan. 25. The American Govern ment Is arranging to despatch the senior student interpreters here to Mukden, Port Dalny and Antung, to act as American VIce-Consuls. A small detachment of Russian cavalry has passed through Kaopangtzu on Its way to Ichou. This region was retro ceded to China long ago. Advices received here from Port Ar thur are to the effect that a battalion of Russian troops are moving from that point toward the Corean frontier. Germany Sees Japan Is in Earnest. BERLIN, Jan. 25. As the German gor ernment understands tho present situa tion, the feeling Is such at Tokio that Japan will declaro war 'unless Russia an swers her demands favorably. Russia recognizes this, and accordingly intends to accept enough of Japan's points to make tho Tokio Cabinet feel that a sufficient cause for war no longer exists, and while the forthcoming note will not fully satisfy Japan. It will prevent the serious possi bility of a declaration of war. Spies' Work Stirs Japan. TOKIO, Jan. 25. Takashlma, the Japan ese Interpreter for the Russian attache, was arrested on Saturday last on suspi cion of acting as a spy la the Yokusuja fortification. He has been taken to Yoko hama for trial. It Is alleged that conclu sive evidence has been obtained regard ing other suspects, which is causing a very strong feeling against such treachery, which Is a capital offense la Japan. China Is Urging Mediation. PEKIN. Jan. 25. The Chinese authori ties have approached the Ministers here of several powers with proposals directed toward attempting mediation with Russia and Japan. China is exceedingly anxious that war should be avoided. Church Feels Its Property Safe. NEW YORK, Jan. 25. Rev. George He be r Jones, who has been a missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church la Corea Largest Daylight Store In the Northwest Home of Quality and Worth OLDS, WORTMAN & KING The ' Different Store" Fifth and Washington Streets T S OFFERINGS A URED BY E NOT TO BE MEAS- S OF NEWSPAPER TYP But by types of savings not equaled elsewhere in. the city. Thoroughly RELIABLE offerings -put forward, to its public by a house that has never, and never will deceive its patronage, either in misstatement of values, exaggerated tales of bargains or inflated worths. Ton may be sure at all times of obtaining here the new est merchandise as soon as introduced "by reputable makers at always fair prices. We never have had need, nor would we if we did, adopt desperate measures ra sorted to by some houses for bolstering up a drooping business. TODAY OPENS A GRAND 50-HOUR CULMINATION SALE THE CLOSE OP CLEARANCE SALES POB 1904. Pive days of 10 hours each for shopping brings us to the end of the greatest, most successful Clearance Sale in our more than quarter-century of mercantile life. It shall be a "Garrison finish" ! Watch it out, take, advantage of its mighty saving powers. Every adver tised special (except such as announced as closed) of yesterday on sale again today. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE HOUSE REDUCED for 5 PAYS MORE, and fresh announcements follow all of "bargains. Each day will bring a new grist to the bargain mill. Get your share I MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE OOft f And will be filled this week at CULMINATION CLEARANCE SALE PRICES THE NEW IN Women's Wea Second Floor. THIS STORE'S STYLES ARE "DIFFERENT" and almost a season ahead of its confrere's showings. New styles are here, not shown elsewhere in all the Northwest. It is a relief to the'particular shopper to drop into this GREAT SUIT STORE THE LARGEST IN THIS SECTION and find that which stands between the common place of the loud talking "Department Store," and the high-price women's tailors. The energy of a grand organization is devoted here to the designing of" women's apparel. Each garment must be an achievement in itself. Special and exclusive styles are ever here for the woman who does not care to meet her own gown rounding every corner. THE NEWEST SUITS SHOWN IN PORTLAND AWAIT YOU HERE. The newest yet issued from fashion's centers, the exact counterpart, in styles, as a neighboring "Department Store" is telling of, in a typical manner, under the 'alias" of "ADVANCE SPRING SUITS. Above mentioned store quotes B. Altman & Co., of New York, thusly: B. ALTMAN & CO, NEW YORK "Are showing advance Spring models in Ladies' Suits, both walk ing and dress styles, suitable for Southern wear." . Altman & Co. In their DRESSMAKING-ROOMS, Third Floor, are prepared to take orders for DINNER and EVENING GOWNS WALKING SUITS, WAISTS and RIDING HABITS Suitable-for EARLY SPRING wear, and for use at the SOUTH ERN WINTER RESORTS. Excerpts from New York Sun's Fashion Letter of January 10 Store" in question announced the arrival from New York of ''Advance modes for the 'Winter' are definitely settled," etc. Here is the actual reproduction of WHAT THEY DID SAY; taken from the New York Sun. The "word-twist" is merely made by the self-accommodating writer of these idle store fancies in a useless endeavor to further fool the public. This store stands a solid bulwark between such deceptions and its public. Not a word of being rec ognized styles for Spring only "Suitable" for early Spring wear. -or one week before this "Department Spring Styles." Note the line: . "The "JANUARY, LIKE AUGUST, IS A SILLY SEASON FROM A SAR TORIAL POINT OF VIEW, and, were it not for the few Spring ma terials that blossom hardily behind shop windows, .the fashion. chroni cler would- discover very ' few dis tinct novelties during this month. "The modes for the WINTER are definitely settled, and though new details art constantly being evolved. It Is safe to generalize In regard to . the Tims' of costumes. w, "TheT Anteftean woman J. still dublouK, about the full skirt, fifusea to take It seriously, insists upon compromises." 'Going back to the vexed" prob lem of the skirt, there Is much un certainty concerning- the correct lengthy and WHAT THE SPRING DEVELOPMENTS WILL BE IS A THEME FOR DEBATE AND PROPHECY." 'IF YOU SEE IT IN THE SUN, IT'S SO. The ''New Spring Models" in NEW DIP ETON SUITS spoken of in the "Hollander" extract have been here since the latter part of November. T41 handsome new military effects, flat collars, beautifully and effectively trimmed with rich, pretty velvets and gilt buttons. We have carefully compared these suits with those heralded as "Advance Spring Styles" by a local "Department Store," and find them identically the same except for the U3ual fact of superiority of ours, due to better, more experienced selection from standard makers. Come up and see them. Examples on show in a Washington-street window. Portland people are too well posted to doubt as to who's first in approved showings this time, it's in our favor by two months thanks to our constant touch with the fashion authorities and our permanent New York office. But we'll never announce the second, or "definitely settled Winter modes" as "Advance Spring Styles." A spade is always a spade here At this RELIABLE store you'll always find authorized styles weeks ahead of elsewhere shops. Shoes ffl a a. a r a?gams imo&g me First Floor. MEN'S, WOMEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' FASH IONABLE FOOTWEAR AT PRICES THAT MAKE You're not apt to hear such a bargain song again on such a pleasing topic as GOOD SHOES. It's in short metre, and the family man or woman who knows how hard dollars are to dig will be apt to ad vantage themselves here of such saving chances ere the week passes and the Annual Clearance Sales are over. Every pair of Shoes. Boots, Rubbers, Slippers in short, everything reduced in the shoe store this week. Why wait and pay more? WOMEN'S ULTRA FASHIONABLE BENCH-MADE PATTERN SHOES the best made, leading style shoe made in America for stylish dress wear. Choice of Louis, extra high, French or medium military heels, in all the wanted leathers, including patent and French kid or patent leather, with medium or full, round toes. Regular prices are $5 and $6 you may choose for balance of week from our superb stock of these handsome pattern shoes at, the pair . , , , , $3.85 MEN'S REGENT SHOES The best $3.50 shoe made in America for men's wear, heavy Winter weights, "very newest lasts and all wanted fashionable leathers, in a choosing of six latest styles at, the pair .$2.68 Boys' and Youths' Shoes in the Sale All solid box calf, Winter weight and wonderful wearers: Sizes 11 to 13, $1.75 values, for S1.38 Sizes 1314, to 2, $2.00 values, for S1.68 Sizes 2V4 to S1, $2,50 values, for $1.78 TaMe-Liacns Culmination Sale First Floor Linen Aisle. OaHI Pr f liv Weeks of effort culminate here this I" Js0 !Nb"K veek in Q most important sale of Table " Iff B Cn Linens, Towels and Pillow Cases we have ILk ever held. Our preparations for this I ?3 -S&Sesil j" I event from inception to completion were I rf&wgf I marked, step by step, with a blend of Jk i7?5R pZa , L. judgment and good luck, out of hkluv J which emerged 'success. Sunday adver- i 1 1 vVJ C 1 l- (I , tised Napkins and Cloths at half-price S i f all gone. Merely mention this as a TL '"i 1"$? warning for you not to let these addi- I if tional exceptional .bargains to pass-todayr V W tfr X j VBA CLOTHS'- 1 TZx " 36x36 fine Damask, hemstitched, value $2.50, now :v S1.78 45x45, same quality, value $3.50, now $2.69 200 dozen plain hemmed Pillow Cases, heavy quality, each 9 PILLOW OASES What stopped over night from yesterday's sale of 150 dozen Hem Pillow Cases, size 36x45, at lS1 each. . New Spring line White Waistings at clearance prices. TOWELS Odd lines greatly reduced. Size 18x34, all linen 13 Size 22x44, each 25 Fancy scalloped Towels, size 20x39, now 25 i dv II iTie DEFENSE j 2d Weekof That Slaughter Sale of Good Books Temporary Book Shop Second Floor. We've infringed upon the Millinery section for room in which to close out our book stock. Here placed upon tables are rows of books marked to sell now at a mere fraction of their worth. A grand chance for Sunday-Schools, Homes and In stitutions to add to their libraries some splendid books at trifling cost. We catalogue a few below, with publisher's prico and present selling price that rules during this WONDERFUL BOOK SALE I All the Latest 5L00 Copyright Books $1.03 Cosmos Library, publisher's price 60c; sale price, vol '. 13c Souvenir Library, publisher's price 15c; Sale price, vol 29c Gilt EdgeLlbrary, publisher's price 60c; sale price, vol 210 Pearl Library, newspaper edition, pub lisher's price 60c, sale price, vol.... 17c Special lot of $1.50 Copyrights; sale prico ,49c CLASSICS. Elite Scries, publisher's price 60c; sale price 23o Cambridge, publisher's price 35c; sale price 17c Pocket Classics, publisher's price 25c; price lie BOOKS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. Hurst Home Series, publisher's price 50c: sale price 21c Popular Library, publisher's price 50c; sale price .... 2Sc Boys' Own Library, publisher's price 71c; sale price 39c Scribnor Series, publisher's price ?L00; sale price .....49c James Otis' Books, publisher's price ?L00; sale price 54c. Young of Heart Series, publisher's price 50c; sale price 33c Lothrop Series, publisher's price 50c; sale price 29c Black Beauty Books, publisher's price 50c; sale price 32c Sally. Mrs. Thubb's. publisher's price JU5; sale price 73c Laura E. Richard's Books, publisher's price $1.25; sale price 5Sc BOOKS FOR LITTLE. FOLKS. Fairy Tales, publisher's price $1.00; sale price 47c Miis Josephlno Pollard's Books, pub Usher's price 75c; sale price 32c Illustrated Fairy Tales, publisher's pnee 50c; sale price 2So Stories From Famous Men, publisher's price $1.25: sale price 62c little Folks' Books, publisher's price 75c; sale price 28c Nursery Tales, publisher's price 50c; sale price .22c Look About Club, publisher's price S.a; sale price S9c -Fashioned Fairy Tales, publisher's price $1.25; sale price 56c Alice In Wonderland, publisher's price 51.25; sale price 56c Round Robin, pubUshers price $1.50; 3ale price S9c Moon Children, publisher's price $1.25; sale price SSc Life of Santa Claus, publisher's price $1.00; sale price 79c Children's Favorite Library, publisher's price 60c; sale price 24c POETICAL BOOKS. Padded Poets, publisher's price $1.23 ; sale price 6Sc Plain Poets, publisher's price 50c; sale price , 22c Flexible Back, publisher's price $L00; sale price 47c Webster's 20th Century Dictionary. publisher's price $2.00; sale price.$1.29 School Dictionary, publisher's price 25c; sale price 9c 20th Century Atlas, publisher's price $5; sale price $1.99 Standard Family Atlas, publisher's price $3; sale price 93c Sunday-School Teachers Bible, pub lisher's price $2.25; sale price JL46 Holman's Teachers' Bible, publisher's price $2.10; sale price $1.43 New Testaments, publisher's price 60c; sale price 18c SETS. Shakespeare, leather, publisher's price $12; sale price $7.98 Dickons (complete), publisher's price $7; sale price $3.59 Thackeray (complete), publisher's price $3.50; sale price $2.29 Bulwer Lytton (complete), publisher's price $4: sale price $2.79 Sir Walter Scott, publisher's price $4; sale price $2.79 Bronte, publisher's price, $2:50; sale price $L27 George Eliot, publisher's price $2.50:' sale price $L27 Set of 6 Books, publisher's price, $1-73; sale price 79c Lyall. Raskin, Reld. Carey, Stevenson. 1903 "Chatterbox," publisher's price $1; now 85c NSTER CLEAN-UP SALE OF WOMEN'S KNIT UNDERWEAR Clminat ion oi the Jest X644 Garments in the Lot, Values tip to Starting tomorrow, Wednesday morning, yoc may yi choose from any and all at, each ..." An Underwear buying opportunity, the like of which has not been offered to the people of any city. A sale for which extraordinary preparations have been made Opens Here at 8 A. M. Tomorrow. READ THE VALUES HERE SEE THE SPLENDID BARGAINS THEM SELVES IN A WASHINGTON-STREET WINDOW And select from them at your pleasure, starting tomorrow. Brief detail fol lows. The lot consists of Ladies' white and silver gray wool and part wool Union or Combination Suits. Ladies' black wool Tights. Ladies5 fine white ribbed Cashmere Pants. Ladies' natural wool Jersey ribbed Vests. Ladies cream tinted lisle Vests and Pants. Ladies' Richelieu ribbed white and silver gray Vests. For convenience we have used the manufacturer's numbers in lotting, you call for and choose as listed here: No. 563. Women's silver gray or white Combination Suits, wool mixed, Jersey ribbed, perfect fit ting and in every feature. In stead of $L50, the usual price, to morrow, and while they last, they're 49 Lot 127-S. Ladies' all-wool, Jersey ribbed, Oneita style, Union or t Combination Suits, of medium weight. The regular value is $2.00 tomorrow, And until gone, at 49 Lot 386. Women's fine white Cash mere Pants, with Ixench bands and in ankle lengths, usual $1.75 values tomorrow, and until closed 49 No. O. S. Women's fine black wool ribbed Tights, medium weight and ankle length, $1.50. values to morrow, and until sold 49 No. 430. Women's Jersey ribbed natural Worsted Vests, regular $1 values tomorrow, and while they last 49 Similar to above, and 75c values, at 49 No. 2000. Is a lot of women's me dium weight Union Suits, cream and silver tints, half-open fronts, 75c values at 49( No. P. Women's medium weight cream tinted lisle Vests and Pants, regular 75c values tomor row, and until sold, choose at 49 As will be noted, values run up from 75c to $2.25 each. Sale opens tomorrow, lasts balance of week, or until lots are entirely sold out, as this sale includes values the etmal of which were never offered before. We earnestly advise early choosing. .since 1SSS, Is here on a furlough- He says the missions are dominated by the best spirit of friendliness and co-operation, with sectarian strife virtually banished. He believes the church property and mission aries will be respected by both sides In event of war. China to Occupy Strategic Points. ST. PETERSBURG Jan. 25. A dispatch from Port Arthur says that according to a Chinese native paper. General Ma, with 20 regiments of Chinese troops, has pro ceeded from Shan Hal Kwan, Chi LI Prov ince, in order to occupy strategic points on the border of that province. In November General Ma was quoted as saying that in the event of war he would Join his forces with those of Japan. Japan Tells Them Look to America. ilANILA, Jan. 23. The Japanese mer chants In this city have received advices from the home government that In case of the outbreak of hostilities, they had better transfer their business over to the Americans. Tower- Says Peace Hope Is Strong. WASHINGTON, Jan. 23. The State De partment has received a cablegram from Ambassador Tower, at Berlin, .saying that In official circles there the belief 13 strong' that Russia and Japan will arrive at a peaceful arrangement of their difficulties. The Corean Minister, with an interpre ter, called at the State Department today personally to confirm the contents of his communication on Saturday, when he advised this Government of Corea's dec laration of neutraUty. Report of Landing of Army Untrue. SEOUL, Jan. 2$. The report of the landing of a Japanese army at ilasampho has been found to be untrue." Indianapolis Car-Barns Burn. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. Jan. 25. The car barns of the Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Company, at McLean Place, burned today. Loss T100.0CO. CURES COIJDS IN RUSSIA IjAXATrVK BKOMO QUININE. To set the genuine, c&U for tb full name. 23 ceattf. 8