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.4U , ivRL . .. riptttam VOL. XL1LL NO. 13,551. PORTLAm), OREGON, MONDAY, HAY 16, 1904. PRICE FIVE CENTS. IrlVVWWrJH BHr: 'W CUSHJSJBMY Hearst Forces Will Fight in Convention. PEACE TERMS DECLINED Insistence on Pledge From the California Delegates. ANTI-MEN ARE CONFIDENT As a Probable Outcome the Newspa per Man Will Not Be Backed Nor Will Representatives to St. Louis Be Instructed. SANTA CRUZ, Cal., May 15. (Special.) The California Democratic State Na tional Convention will be called to order tomorrow by Barney Murphy, Chairman of the State Central Committee. Imme diately after this event a fight will be precipitated on the floor of the conven tion which will decide whether or not the delegation which will be sent to St. Louis shall be instructed for William R. Hearst for the presidency. After spending: a fruitless day trying to bring about a compromise between the Hearst and anti-Hearst forces war was declared at evening, and there will be a battle royal for control. Gavin McNab announced Frank Gould would be put up for chairman of the convention, and Tarpey, Hearst's man ager, came to the front half an hour later with the announcement that the strength of the Hearst forces would be thrown to cx-Lleutenant-Governor Jeter for the same position of honor. Behind Gould's candidacy are all the old-time Demo cratic politicians of the state, who claim that the anti-Hearst sentiment -will pre vail. Tarpey, on the other hand, is as sure it will not. Uninstructed Delegation Probable. Judging from surface Indications to night it looks to outsiders as though the convention will neither indorse Hearst nor send an Instructed delegation. The anil forces have gained strength all day und should Gould be selected as chairman of the convention It will mean Hearst Is beaten, for with the success on the first test all those vho are waiting for a sign will flock to the banner of the anti Hearst forces. The strongest argument being used to Influence delegates to vote against either Indorsement or instruction is the fact that Hearst opposed such action in New York. It is claimed that if such meth ods were best there they certainly should be used in California. When the convention meets tomorrow, Hearst and the anti-Heart forces will be drawn up in battle array. The anti Hearst sentiment has developed with great rapidity here. With each newly ar rived delegation Impetus seemed to be given to the feeling. Straw Vote Is Anti-Hearst. Delegations that were on the fence or lying behind breastworKs have come out Into the open. Delegates arriving by va rious trains from San Francisco reported caucuses on tho cars resulted in large anti-Hearst majorities. On one of the afternoon trains the pas sengers v. arc polled by the San Francisco delegates and the vote was against Hearst two to one. "Whether they will declare themselves publicly or "will slink before Hearst's whip is yet to be seen. Some of the southern delegations were reported to be weakening and it was said that the Los Angeles delegation would need no bugle call to Induco it to climb aboard the band-wagon. All these condi tions contribute to the anti-Hearst on slaught. Claim Good Fighting Strength. The Hearstites rallied this evening. They claim that they can place at least 200 good fighting men on the floor of the con vention and force at least a compromise from their opponents. It is understood that McNab has been offering terms of "har mony" for some weeks, and that Hearst managers have scornfully rejected all overtures. Overtures tending to harmony or even peace w ere declined by-" Hearst managers and now the fight Is to be made for all there is in it and to a finish. Carmichael. of the Sacramento delega tion, who was the fir&t choice of the Hearst managers for chairman, has been last in the shuffle. The outcome of the fight for. chairman may result in an en tirely new deal for delegates to the Na tional Convention. There seems to be a disposition, late tonight, neither to offer nor accept quarter, but to fight it out to victory or defeat. M. F. Tarpey. the principal manager of Hearst's political fortunes, has been re garded as almost sure of election as dele-gate-at-large. Should the battle become vers acrimonious on the floor of the con vention, and the present indications are that it will, Tarpey may be "set down" and not permitted to make the race. A WISDOM'S RO-BER-TIINE THE ORIGINAL FLUID FACE FOWDER CHEMICAL ANALYSIS BY THOS. PRICE & SON, LEADING CHEMISTS OF S. F. 7StEmP A EXHAUSTIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WISDOHS KO ?t J5T'J?,ST1NED By us EN OrEN MARKET, AND P1ND IT FREE FROM TAxtT0tPN0l..-V'1 DELETEKIOrS INGREDIENTS, CONSTITUTING A HARMLESS PREPARATION FOR THE FACE." BIumaucr-Frank Drug Co., Sole new alignment is almost sure to result from the present fight. Clay to Be Assistant Secretary. Following the usual custom of giving the secretaryship to the county where the convention is held, George J. Clay, of San Francisco, will be elected assistant sec retary. Among those mentioned for dele-gate-at-large to the National Convention are: D. M. Delmas, of Santa Clara; M. F. Tarpey, of Alameda; W. H. Alford, of San Francisco; Joseph Simons, of Los Angeles, ana F. H. Gould, of San Fran cisco. The district delegates will be: W. B. Dewltt, Siskiyou; Thomas Bain, Hum boldt; A. Commatti, Alameda; Thomas Fox. Sacramento; J. Hurley, Sacramento: M. F. Cochran, Marin; J. S. Akeys, Sali nas; J. H. Hicks, Santa Clara; D. S. Ewing, Fresno; T. C. Butler. Monterey; George Coalts, San Joaquin; Dr. Echellmann, J. H. McCarthy, R. F. Garner, San Bernar dino; W. A. Shepard, Ventura. It Is not expected tha'. the convention will complete its business before Tuesday. Tomorrow will be consumed In forming organization. Los Angeles Headed by Anti-Men. LOS ANGELES, May 15. The Hearst forces held a caucus tonight. While no figures were given out. It is claimed that the caucus developed a majority of 60 ex clusive of the San Francisco delegation. Upon their arrival the Los Angeles dele, gation entered into caucus and elected A. S. Peterson as chairman. Peterson is re garded as a strong anti-Hearst man. It is claimed that while the majority of the delegation are favorable to Hearst, it was deemed inadvisable to contest the elec tion of Peterson. To have done so would have engendered much controversy. Nearly all the delegates have arrived except the San Francisco delegation, which Is due at noon tomorrow. At midnight tonight both sides ex pressed the' greatest confidence. The Hearst leaders said, "wait until the vot ing begins. We will then show that we Jiaie more than a majority of the dele gates." The anti-Hearst leaders said: "We have already assurance enough to predict that the delegation to St Louis will go uninstructed." OLD GUARD IN CONTROL. Ohio Convention Will Be Dominated by Hanna Men. COLUMBUS, O.. May 15. The Republi can State Convention meets here next Tuesday and Wednesday under the new conditions. This Is due to the loss of Senator Hanna, who had attended these gatherings for a score of jears and dom inated them for the past decade. This week, no one Is supremely master. In place of Hanna, there Is a group of leaders. Instead of crowding Into Hanna's quarters, the few delegates and candi dates who are here are awaiting the re sults of councils of war and conferences of peace. The County Conventions that selected delegates to this State Convention adopt ed resolutions of respect to Hanna In ad vance of the state gathering. This action in the counties was without precedent after the death of other Ohio Senators. There are 951 delegates In the conven tion. A large majority Is affiliated with what Is called the "old Hanna guard," so that there Is no doubt about the conven tion being controlled by Governor Herrlck, George B. Cox and Senator Dick, who with Senator Foraker will be the delegates-at-large to the Republican National Conven tion at Chicago. As Lewis C. Laylln, one of tho "old Hanna guard," is a candidate for a third term for Secretary of State, the "Foraker men" had planned to oppose him with the third-term weapon, but that has been abandoned. What Is called the "old Hanna guard" will name the ticket and the dele gates, the latter Including Senator For aker. "for the sake of harmony and In deference to President Roosevelt." The principal contention is for continu ance for control of the party organiza tion and it is conceded that Governor Her rlck. who will be both temporary and per manent chairman of the convention, will be re-elected as the Ohio member of the- Natlonal Committee and that Senator Dick will be re-elected chairman of the State Executive Committee, so that the old Hanna organization is assured of contin uance. The "organization" men will write the platform, and while there is no indication now of any concessions except in making Senator Foraker one of the delegates-at-large, Herrlck, Cox, Dick and Foraker will be named unanimously in one resolu tion or motion as the "big four" and the only "free-for-all" races will be for alter-nates-at-large and minor places on tho state ticket. ALICE EOOSEVELT GOES HOME. Took Part in Annual Coaching Pa rade in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA. May 15 Mrs. Theo dore Roosevelt, who Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. John W. Brock, in this city for a few das, spent a quiet Sunday. In the forenoon, accompanied by Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Roosevelt attended services at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Miss Alice Roosevelt, who, with Countess Marguerite Cassini, participated In tho annual coaching "parade yesterday, had an active day. Laet night she was a guest at the town residence of Con gressman Edward de V. Morrell. Early In the day she took a drive and break fasted at the home of John G. Johnson. Later Mrs Roosevelt was taken aboard the city flrebORt Ashbrldge for a sight seeing trip on the Delaware River. Tho afternoon was spent at Mr. Morrell's country home, where luncheon was served. A short stay was made at the country home of Clarence Dolan, nearby, where tea was had. after which the President's daughter returned to Washington. Fire Loss at Omaha. OMAHA, May 15. The fire which start ed late last night in the pa illon at Krug Park destroyed that structure, the sta bles, a large bowling alley, bandstand and a number of concession buildings and trees and shrubbery, causing a loss of $5.0M. Distributers. At AH Dealers LiD ONE BLOW Japanese Cruiser Hit by Russian Torpedo. FLAMES ENVELOP VESSEL Daring of Young Officer and Crew in Talienwan Bay. ATTACK IN NAPHTHA LAUNCH Slips by Torpedo-Boat Pickets of the Enemy, Loose a Single Death Message and Make Good Their Escape. LIAO TANG, Saturday, May 14. (De layed.) The Russian fleet scored Its first distinct naval success of the war on May 10 by torpedoing and crippling though not the sinking of an armored Japanese cruis er in Talienwan Bay. The Russian attack was carefully planned May 10, while the Japanese squad ron was concentrated outside Dalny, de voting Its whole attention to Talienwan, and was carried out the same night. The attacking force was not a regular torpedo-boat, but was only a small naph tha launch In command of a young naval officer, who had with him three jackles. The launch mounted a small machine gun and carried three torpedoes. Slips by Torpedo Pickets. When darkness fell, the launch crept out of Port Arthur, hugging the shore, with no lights aboard and no glow from the engines to betray her presence. It was late when she gained the outer line of the Japanese squadron. Slipping through the torpedo-boat pickets and selecting the nearest warship, a "big armored cruiser, she stole toward her and succeeded in ex ploding against her side a single torpedo. A deafening roar followed the explosion, which echoed far ashore. Immediately flames enveloped, the cruiser, which evi dently was badly crippled. The crew of the cruiser was seen to be fighting the fire, which they at last suc ceeded in extinguishing. A sister ship took the damaged vessel In tow and dis appeared to the southeast. Unable to Get Back to Harbor. The launch escaped the hot fire directed against her by the Japanese ships, but being unable to return to Port Arthur or to get into Dalny, she was beached not far from Dalny. Only a few of the- higher officers were aware of the plan, the suc cess of which depended upon secrecy. The achievement raised the spirits of the Russians afloat, and the young naval officer who was the hero of the exploit was feted and recommended for the Cross of St. George. The Russians, May 11, apprehending that the presence of a Japanese squadron meant an attempt to capture Dalny, Mew up the piers and quietly evacuated the place. Two thousand Japanese have reoccupleJ the road to Sanchillpu, again cutting off Port Arthur. A strong force Is advancing against Polandlon. BATTLE RUMORS DISBELIEVED Japanese Say Port Arthur Assault Will Be Made Later in Month. LONDON, May 16. No confirmation has reached London of the rumors of a great battle at Slujen, and no attention what ever Is paid to the wild reports of the fall of Port Arthur. In Japanese quar ters here confidence Is expressed that a great assault upon that fortress will be attempted before the end of May. The correspondent of the Dally News at Chefoo says that he left Port Arthur last Tuesday, when the channel had been cleared. Two cruisers had steamed out side. May 7, he adds, the garrison there numbered 15,000 men and was provisioned for nine months. According to a Central News dispatch from. St. Petersburg, mall advices from Port Arthur clearly show that the Rus sian cruiser Boyarin, w hich was destroyed February 13 at Port Arthur, struck a mine and sank while assisting in the rescue of the crew of the sinking torpedo trans port Yenesel. The Morning Post's Shanghai corre spondent, under date of May 14, says It Is reported that 10 British warships left Hong Kong yesterday for Yangtse. The Times' correspondent on board the Kalmun, the dispatch-boat of that paper, explains that his long silence is due to his having been warned notto proceed north of the Chefoo-Chemulpo line until further notice. He attributes the fiasco on the Yalu to Russia's change of plan, the decision not to hold the river and the frenzied efforts then" made at the eleventh hour to Improve the defective position, with the results that the Jap anese caught the Russians in a state of transition. The correspondent expresses the opinion that the main interest In the neX- future will center around Port Arthur. UNIMPORTANT BUT TRUE. Russian General Staff Not Alarmed at Blockade of Port Arthur. PARIS. May 15. The correspondent at St. Petersburg of the. Echo de Paris says the General Staff considers the blockade of Port Arthur as unimportant. The correspondent adds that he Is informed that the railway has been destroyed since May 1 over a distance of 2S miles. General Kuropatkln, he declares, seems more confident, though It appears that he still has a serious difference with Viceroy Alexieff, who has complained in a telegram to the Emperor, which did not pass through the hands of the mili tary cenforship, that Kuropatkln does not heed his orders or advice. It is the general desire that Kuropatkln shall be the sole head of military operations. The feeling In St. Petersburg, the cor respondent says. Is strong against Sweden on account of the precautionary measures taken by that power in mining harbors. It is rumored here that submarine boats have been bought by Japan to lay In ambush In the Vladivostok roadstead, which already has been mined for the passage of Rear Admiral Rejestvensky's squadron. Every precaution will be taken- According to an evening paper, the Japanese are using Improved torpedoes Invented by a Frenchman named Remy, who offered his lnventlon-to the Russian Embassy -when war was threatened, but met with a refusal, sold it to the Jap anese. Remy is said to be now in Japan. NATIVES DEFEAT BRIGANDS. Hot Skirmish Near the City of Nlu Chwang. NIU CHWANG, May 15 A band of. brig ands was attacked about a mile and a half southwest of this city last night by a number of native Irregulars, the fight being witnessed by the correspondent of the Associated Press. Three of the brig ands were killed and two mortally wounded by the natives who were not as lsted by the Russlan'troops. The Russians are offering splendid pay for natives as railroad guards, which would enable them to place more fighting men In the field, but the Chinese are not accepting the offer. - A Chinese engineer reports 30 miles of the railroad crippled within the past 24 hours between Hslngyo and Wafantlen. The total number of Japanese troops landed at Pitsewo amounts to 30,000. A Russian officer, who will not allow his name to be mentioned. Informed the Associated Press that the Russian plan is to retreat to Harbin and remain there until home troops arrive, and then make a quicK and decisive campaign southward. The late Summer rains commence soon and then campaigning will be all but Im possible. OUTRAGES BYRUSSIANS. Anju Women Brutally Treated--VII-lage Officers Slain. SEOUL, May 15. 6 P. M. Reports have been received here that 450 captured Rus sian officers and men will shortly be dis patched from Yongampo to Mojl, Japan. The Prefect of Tok Chong, which town is two days' march northeast of Anju, reports that 700 Cossacks arrived there the afternoon of May 8 and commandeered provisions, forage and native ponies, and in several instances seized money. The vil lagers fled to the hills. On the morning of May 9 the Russians advanced to Karchong, from which place they attacked Anju. They committed out rages upon the women, broke open the local jail, freed the prisoners and killed the jailer and village headsman. Four Tonghak leaders have been execut ed at Chongju, capital of North Chullado, Corea. -. - .- f RAILROAD LINEQUTi ' Nlu Chwang Is Shut Off From Mail and Wire Communications. NIU CHWANG, May 15. The Russians now admit that the railroad is practically closed to traffic. Nothing has been heard from there by wire for three days, and six days' mail consigned to points south of Hslu Ten was returned this afternoon. The furniture of the administration buildings here has been taken away. Tho Russians say that General Line vltch with a large army Is moving from Vladivostok towards Corea. I -.' :. mJmKmi I ' , r . EftDY TO FLfl Democratic Leaders Watching the Signs. LOOKING OUT FOR A MOSES Parker and Hearst Losing Favor as Candidates. BITTERNESS CAUSING ALARM Dark Horse Has a Chance to Ride In on .Wave That Will Bury the New Yorkers in Oblivion. NEW YORK, May 15. (Special.) Dis couraging reports have been reaching the Parker headquarters during the past few days, and his closest friends now admit sorrowfully that his cause is in a bad way. More and more they realize that leaders throughout the United States are viewing with alarm the bitter feeling that exists between the Parker men on the one- side, and William J. Bryan and the Hearst boomers on the other. "The only thing we can do Is to throw them both overboard," declared a South ern United States Senator in private con ference with a number of friends at the Hoffman House recently. "Personally, I favor Parker, but I am convinced that the nomination of either Hearst or Parker would mean defeat." The constant attacks on Parker are beginning to have an effect. The policy of absolute silence which he is following, by advice of David B. Hill, is causing the delegates to fight shy of him, for really nothing Is known of his position on any Important question. Interview at Second Hand. That the Parker men realize something had to be done was shown the other day by an interview given, out In Washington by Eliot Danforth, ex-chalrman of the State Committee and ex-candidate for Lieutenant-Governor. la this Interview Mr. Danforth told of having sen the Judge and went on to say: "I am firmly convinced that Judge Parker doves the workingman, that he- is opposed to the legislative power being usurped by the Executive," etc The Intention was to have this regarded as an inspired interview, but no one seemed willing to accept Mr. Danforth as an authorized spokesman. His record Is that of a tricky politician and the general opinion seemed to be that either he was endeavoring to shine by reflected glory and was claiming a right which he didn't possess in standing in the cen ter of the stage with the limelight turned on full, or else that Parker's managers CAN HE MAKE 23,000? had made another in their long list oil mistakes. Murphy's Smile Grows. Charles F. Murphy Is becoming more and more confident that the Parker boom Is fast waning, and he declares every thing Indicates that the Judge's strength Is becoming less every day- He hears with complacency the talk from many sections of Mayor McClellan as a com promises candidate, but intends to go to St. Louis willing to accept anyone so long as It isn't Parker. "Murphy's first duty is to Tammany Hall, and he cannot afford to have the organization wrecked." declared one of his most trusted leaders. "Parker's elec tion would mean ruin for us, so you can rely upon it he will never be elected. And when the party wants the votes they've got to come to Tammany." The chances are that the Parker men would fight vociferously against McClel lan as a compromise candidate, and It is hard to see how bo could unite the dis tracted Democratic party. In fact, objec tion would be raised against almost every man who could be- named from, this state, as all of them are friends of Hill and thereby objectionable to Tammany, or else friends of Tammany, who are objec tionable to Hill, or else nice, clean mug wumps who are objectionable to both Hill and Tammany. It's a lovely mlxup. Possibilities of Folk. The talk about Joseph W. Folk, Dis trict Attorney of Missouri, as a com promise candidate, Is being revived. He is barely over the statutory age, 35, but he Is the only Democrat who has dis tinguished himself to any extent of late. Mr. Folk's single-handed victory In se curing the nomination tfor Governor of Missouri, despite the united efforts of the state machine men, has caused him to be looked upon In many quarters as a political Moses, who could lead the party out of the wilderness. His prose cutions of the boodlers have made him a National character, and his record is clean and straight. Chester Bevens, of New York, a promi nent business man and former resident of St Louis recently returned from 'a trip to the World's Fair city, where he Incidentally had a long talk -with Mr. Folk, for years one of his personal friends. Mr. Bevens, who is a Tammany man, although not an officeholder or an officeseeker, declares that under no cir cumstances would the young District At torney make the race. Won't Leave Missouri in Trouble. "Mr. Folk believes that his first duty is to the people of Missouri," says Mr. Bevens, thereby confirming statements received from other sources. "He wants to be Governor and clean up the state. As District Attorney he discovered a lot of crookedness in St. Louis, but necessarily his activity was confined to that one city. As Governor he would be In a position to purify the state and would do it. too. Personally, none of his friends take any stock in the Democratic"" chances of "Victory thl3 year, and believe Folk would have a bet ter show and be a stronger candidate In 1908. So I do not think he could be dra gooned into taking the nomination at the coming convention." The Crowd on the Fence. As the different state conventions are held it becomes more and more apparent that the majority of the leaders are wait ing to see which way the cat is going to jump. Many of the men who are counted upon for Parker are simply against (Concluded on Page Four.) fflHIHS Four Young People Are Plunged IntoTruckee. AERlk TRAMWAY FALLS Heroic Effort of Men to Save Lives of the Women. ALL LOST IN FIERCE RAPIDS Pleasure Party of Prominent People of Reno, Nev., Were Taking Trip That Has Been Very Popular -Effort to Find Bodies. j RENO, Nev., May 15. By the break ing of one of the strands of the suspen sion tramway across the Truckee River Laughton Springs, five miles west of this city, at 2 o'clock today, four young people, Maurice Jacobs, a young busi ness man of this city; Miss Nita Mc Millan, daughter of a prominent Reno business man; Mrs. E. S. Ede, Jr., and C. T. Tilsman, of Chicago, were precipitated from the car into the swol len stream and drowned. The accident was witnessed by Fred Coleman, of San Francisco, who was unable to render any assistance. The tramway consists of two steel cables stretched across the river, upon which a car runs. It is much used by pleasure-seekers. Today the four young people entered the car to cross tho river. When they reached midstream one of the strands parted. One piercing shriek was heard and the four were observed for a few moments struggling In the rapids. Both young men were athletes and gave up their lives In an heroic effort to save their companions. Wrapped in Fatal Embrace. Mr. Jacobs was seen for a few mo ments swimming with Miss McMillan, holding her above water, then was seen to turn on his back, the better to savo her, when she seized him and bore tho strong swimmer beneath the current. There was no time that the two young men could not apparently have saved themselves, although at the place where the accident occurred there are swift rapids, the water seething and boiling over great rocks. Hundreds of people are searching for the bodies of the victims of the acci dent, but up to a late hour tonight only one has been recovered. Under the di rection of Chief of Police Leeper elec tric lights have been strung across the river at intervals for several miles and nets have been placed. The searching party is exploding dynamite over tho stream, but thus far their efforts have been unavailing. Owing to the prominence of the vic tims of the tragedy the entire city is in mourning and the river banks are lined with throngs of people. Mr. Tils man Is a prominent business man of Chicago, who was camping at Laugh ton's Springs for the benefit of his health. CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPER War In the Tar East. Russian naval officer, with three sailors, launches torpedo against Japanese cruiser In Talienwan Bay.. Page 1. Latest advices discredit story of capture of Port Arthur by the Japanese. Page 1. Chinese General Ma said to be waiting for Russians to be driven into Mongolia, when he will attack them. Page 2. Description of battle of Klu Lens Cheng. Page 3. Political. Parker and Hearst may be cast aside as Democratic candidates for the Presidency, Page 1. Hearst Insists that he be indorsed by Cali fornia Convention; fight will be keen to day. Page 1. "Hanna men" control In the Ohio Repub lican Convention. Page 1. Lowden men. endeavoring to tap Yatesf strength in Illinois Republican Conven tion. Page 4. General. Four pleasure-seekers drowned in Truekeo. River, Nevada, by parting of cable in midair. Page 1. Midshipman Brlttlngham drowned near An napolis; heroic effort to save him. Page 3. Detective Lyte Gregory murdered In Denver; said to have brutally beaten William Wardjon, Mlneworkers' National Commit teeman. Page 2. Delegates to Methodist General Conference pass the day at rest. Page 3. Paclflc Coast. A. Thorstermson, of Belllngham, Wash., shoots himself and 0-months-old baby. Page 4. Marlon Democrats Initiate fight on T.B. Kay, but aid rather than Injure his candi dacy. Page 4. Pacific Coast students' T. W. C. A. in session at Santa. Cruz. Page 4. A. B. Green, of Aberdeen, disappears; letter points to suicide. Page 4. Marine. Twelve lumber cargoes en route from Port land for foreign ports. Page 10. Oriental liner Nicomedla and two other steamships due today. Page 10. Puget Sound wheat and Hour shipments since 1881. Page 10. Sports. Pacific Coast League games: Portland 7, Ta coma 2; Oakland 8-3. Los Angeles 5-6; Se attle C, Sjtn Francisco 3. Page 11. Will Jack Munroe turn up in time to fight Jim Jeffries for the championship? Page " 11. Serious automobile accident to well-known Portland people. Page 12. Fire destroys valuable residence on the heights. Page 12. Close of the Free Methodist Conference with crowded meetings. Page T. Why Methodists cans thelc old biahopi to cetlre Pace 12, -.' . l.C t t tt t ." 1.,..0-------'-'-' ' "' I "0,9,'Wt" t " tt-t-3-o 1 . ' r