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THE -MORNING- OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, liH)4.-
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Mormons Are Sworn to
Strict Secrecy.
ENDOWMENT-HOUSE WORK
If Anything Is Revealed Per
son Can Be Mutilated.
ALL PROPERTY IS PLEDGED
Salt Lake Woman, Who Vas Plural
Wife of Oregon Man, Breaks
Down Several Times in Testi
fying at Smoot Inquiry.
ENDOWMENT-HOUSE OATHS.
Tfcat the tfcroAt be cU from ear to
fur and the league be torn ft".
That tfce breast fee cut asunder and the
heart and vitals be torn from the body.
That th body be cut aeundr at the
middle and the bawefe cut out.
That if demanded we will give all wo
pewwa to the Mipport of the church.
That the obligator shall not cohabit
with any jxrmm net given him or her
by tho prferts.
That the obligator never cease to im
portune high heaven to avenge the blood
of the prophets upon the nations of the
earth, or the inhabitants of the earth
fth wknw i not certain which).
In eonclHskw. a quotation from the
Fcripure5. "The souls of thofe slain
cried aloud on the altars for vengeance."
WASHINGTON, Doc. 33. Five witnesses
were examined today by the Senate com
mittee on privileges and elections in the
investigation of protests against' Senator
Smoot retaining Ills seat In the Senate.
The first witness described the obligations
taken by persons who pass through the
endowment house, and declared that every
one agrees to submit to mutilation of the
person if he or she reveals what takes
place during the ceremony, and to give
all they possess on demand to the church.
Two members of the faculty of the
Brlgham Young University testified that
they have sustained polygamous relations
since the manifesto of 1S90, and a teacher
In the public schools asserted that the
church has had religion taught in public
schools. Mrs. Margaret Geddos, a Mor
mon, testified concerning her plural mar
riage, and broke down on the stand. The
hearing will be continued tomorrow.
J. H. Wallis. Sr.. a Mormoi from Salt
Lake City, was the first witness. He
testified that he joined . the Mormon
church In 1S61, in London, and came to
the United' States In 1890, settling in Utah.
He had a son, who came to this country
In 1SSL Mr. Wallis said he had had three
wives, but not more than one at a time.
He knew Apostle George Teasdalc Send
also Marion Scoles, in London. She came-
to this country as an unmarried woman,
and, according to the witness, is reputed
to have been married to Tcasdale in Utah.
Questioned as to his belief, the witness
said he never believed fully In the ce
lestial marriagos to the dead, but four
times had stood as proxy for four mar
riages of living women to dead men. He
married his present wife in the temple.
Explaining the marriagos in the temple,
Mr. Wallis said it is necessary to take
the endownment before marriage, and In
this way he had passed through the en
dowment ceromony 20 times at least The
ceremonies, he said, had always been sub
stantially the same, and one consumes
about two hours.
Ceremonies Within the Temple.
Mr. Wallis said he had a distinct recol
lection of the ceremonies within the
temple, and that he is able to describe
them Just as they took place. He was
asked to give the oaths taken by those
who participated, and this he did, togeth
er with a description of the secret signs
executed by each person. Nearly all of
the obligations were that those who tooK
part would not reveal anything they saw
or heard on peril of mutilation of the
person, and every one who passed the
temple, said the witness, was compelled
to agree to the conditions laid down by
the priosts.
The penalties agreed to were stated by
Mr. Wallis as heretofore given.
Mr. Tayler. for the protestants, did not
ask for a description of the ceremonies,
but turned the witness over to Mr.
Worthington for cross-examination. Mr.
Worthington obtained from Mr. Wallis
that he had given notice to his bishop
several months ago of his severance from
the church.
Mr. Wallis, when questioned by Mr.
Worthington. told the committee that he
had always considered the obligations in
the light of a joke, and that he thought
many others had considered them in the
same way. He said there never had been
any solemnity In the taking of the obli
gations. so far as he could see.
Mr. Worthington told the committee he
was not ready to proceed with the exam
ination until he had consulted with oth
ers, and asked that the witness be ex
cused until this afternoon.
College President Has Two Wives
George H. Bremhall, president of the
Brlgham Young University, testified that
he had two wives, married before 1S90.
Senator Smoot le a member of the uni
versity board, but was not present when
witness was elected president. Senator
Smoot frequently addressed the students,
and always urged them to obey the law.
Josiah Hickman, a teacher in Brlgham
Young University, testified that he was
married first in 1884 and again in 1890. The
firet wife died In 1900. For ten years, he
said, he lived with two wives and had
children by both of them.
Witness said he went through the tern
pie with his second wife two or three
years ago and they were sealed, but no
legal marriage had taken place. He said
he had taken no steps to conform to the
law In relation to marriage.
"Then, ae you understand It, you are
not legally married to your present wife?"
asked Mr. Taylor.
"No, sir: not 60 far."
"You said. 'Not so far,' " said Mr. Van
cott. one of the attorneys for Mr. Smoot.
"What did you mean by that?"
Mr. Hickman explained that he had
been a. little negligent, but that he and
his wife had decided that they should
'be married. He said of the 50 or 69 teach-
crs in the university, he was morally
certain that only two. Mr. Brlmhall and
himself, had Dcen polygamlsts.
The witness said he took the woman
who became his second wife in 1E90 in
Mexico, and that the ceremony had been
performed while they -were walking
through the country. He .said there were
no polygamous marriages performed in
the United States at that time. He could
not remember who had acted as witnesses
nor if there had been any record made
of the marriage
Mr. Hickman again took the stand at 2
P. M. Chairman Burrows asked Hick
man concerning his marriage in Mexico,
and was told that the ceremony was per
formed by some man named McDonald,
who, the witness said, must have obtained
his authoritj directly or Indirectly from
the president of the church. Hickman
said he believed in plural marriages at
the time, but has not believed in them
since the manifesto, which he regarded
binding upon all members of the church
as "the expressed will of God." Senator
Smoot, In conversation since the investi
gation began, had expressed to him the
opinion that there would be no more plu
ral marriages.
Woman Breaks Down.
Mrs. Margaret Geddes, of Salt Lake
City, said she became the plural wife of
William Geddes In Logan. Utah. 20 years
ago. She says she did not live with her
husband much as he remained in Oregon,
his other wife living In Baker City. She
had four children. Her husband died in
Oregon, and she then went to her hus
band's first wife, and there a bHby was
born. She broke down, crying as she gave
this evidence. It was brought out that
her husband died 13 years ago, and that
her youngest child Is now 5i years old.
She said she had not been married a sec
ond time, and refused to give the name of
her youngest child's father. She broke
down again as she told the committee she
had no one to look after her. and that she
sat In the waiting-room from 2 A. M. un
til daylight after arriving In Washington
this mornincr.
Arthur Morning, a teacher in the pub
lic schools of Utah, said he had boon
called on to conduct religious classes in
his school of 20 pupils. He read letters
from the Box Elder State Presidency, in
structing him how to outline the Mormon
classwork. One letter was dated about a
year ago. and another in September, UMH.
Mr. Morning said he was not a iiormon
himself.
Mr. Tavlcr offered in evidence passages
from the book' of Mormonism sent to all
grades of the schools. They wore largely
composed of sketches oi me lives oi
nromlnent Mormons, among them the
president of the church and the Apostles,
Including Senator smoot.
Senator Hopkins asked Tayier wnat ne
expected to prove by that.
We are nrovlng." saia iayier. mai
the Mormon Church is teaching its relig
ion at nubile exnense. and that the les
sons are largely composed of biographies
of men who are notorious polygamlsts."
ENDS DAYS IN PRISON
SEVERAL BILLS PASS SENATE
Also Allows Use of Pension Office for
InauguraJ Ball.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. In the Senate
today a number of private bills ana a
few bills of a semi-public character were
passed, and there was; some discussion
of the pure food bill by McCumber (N. D).
Piatt (Conn.), and spooner cuo.j. a res
olution grantling the use of the pension
office building for the Inaugural ball also
was passed. Bailey (Tex.) expressed op
position to it.
The House resolution Tor an aajourn-
ment from December 21 to January 4 was
adopted.
On motion of Long the Senate fixed the
date for the reception of the statue of
ex-Senator John J. Ingalls. contributed
to statuary hall by the State of Kansas,
for January 21 next.
The bill confirming proofs under pub
lic land laws when made outside the. land
district within which the land may bo
situated was passed.
The pure food bill was then taKen up.
and McCumber (N. D.) addressed the
Senate in support of the bilL
At 2 o'clock the Philippine railroad bill
came up, but as no Senator wanted to
speak, a number of .bills were passed,
among them one allowing the sale of un
allotted land In the Yakima Indian reser
vation, and a large number of private
pension bills.
The Senato went Into executive session
at 3 o'clock, and at 3:03 adjourned.
BRADY NOMINATION HELD UP
Protests Against Governor of Alaska
Received in the Senate.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13. Confirmation
of J. G. Brady, renominated for the olTice
of Governor of Alaska, was objected to in
the Senate today in behalf of Senator Pen
rose. Protests against Governor Brady have
been prepared by representatives of com
mercial Interests of Alaska, -and by many
residents of the territory. There were no
charges against him other than that he
was not the choice of the people of Alaska,
The nomination was ordered recommitted
and hearings will probably be had before
the committee on territories.
The following nominations were con
firmed: Postmasters Oregon: Edward Hosteler.
The Dalles. Also promotions Jn the
Marine Hospital and Revenue Cutter
service. .
SOLDIERS LACK AMUSEMENTS
Randall So Explains the Many Court
martials in Luzon.
WASHINGTON, Dec 13. Brigadier
General Bandall, commanding the De
partment of Luzon, Philippine Islands,
In his annual report to the War De
partment, says that the general health
of the troops is excellent, the disap
pearance of cholera having removed
one of the greatest sources of anxiety.
It is recommended that continuous
service in the Phillplpnes be limited to
two years in order to avert nervous
breakdowns.
General Randall attributed the "un
fortunate record" of a great number of
courtmartials to the lack of amusement
for troops in garrison and tho conse
quent resort by men to saloons and
questionable resorts.
Luepp Chocses Assistant.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13. A. C. Tonner,
of Ohio, has resigned as Assistant Com
missioner of Indian Affairs, and will be
succeeded by Charles F. Larrabee, now
Chief or the Land Division of the Land
Bureau. The change is made at the in
stance of Francis T3. Luepp. who will be
Commissioner of Indian Affairs shortly.
and who expressed his desire to have an
assistant of his own selection.
Chief Assassin of Von Plehve
Must Also Labor Hard,
ACCOMPLICE GETS. 20 YEARS
Fearful of Hostile Demonstration,
Russia Has Trial Held Behind
Closed Doors, and Entrances
to Building 'Guarded.
ST. PETERSBURG. Dec 13. Sasoneff.
who threw the bomb which killed Minister
of the Interior von Plehve arid Sikorlfsky,
his accomplice in the crime, were today
found guilty by the Court of Appeals. The
former was sentenced to imprisonment for
life at hard labor, and the latter to 20
years' Imprisonment. The trial had beon
expected to last at least two days, but it
was rushed to a speedy completion. In
view of the possibility of revolutionary
demonstrations.
Tho trial was behind closed doors, and
all entrances to the building were guard
ed, and only persons who could produce
summonses were admitted. Even mem
bers of the bar were treated as outsiders.
Large police reserves were stationed with
in the building and in the courtyards of
the ordnance factory, while mounted gen
darmes patrolled the sides of the building.
The grim effect of the troops was enough
to deter the crowd of students and work
men stroaming along the sidewalks, and
no vestige of a disturbance occurred. In
the meantime, tho accused had been
brought to the courtroom from the ad
joining prison through a rear door. The
bench appointed to try the case consisted
of President Senator Maximovitch and
four Associate Judges ScllvcnofT. Wilkin,
Dclaroff and Remezoff.
,M. KountousanofT, procurator of the
Court of Appeals, acted as prosecutor, and
M. Kara and M. Schevsky. the most prom
inent criminal lawyers of the Empire, ap
peared for Sasoneff. M. Kazarinoff de
fended Sikorlfsky. Twenty-eight witnesses
and four experts appeared.
The procedure followed closely that of
the French courts. The prosecutor oponed
with, -presenting the vase for the govern
ment, the indictment was read, and the
prisoners were arraigned, pleading justifia
ble homicide, after which the witnesses
were examined.
Sasoneffs apologia is declared to be a
remarkable document, showing the nris
oner to be a man of superior intellect and
learning. It fills several closely written
pages, was drawn up while he was In the
hospital, and sets forth the aims and pur
poses of the Social Revolutionary- Partv
and the fighting organization, the reasons
and motives for the murder of Minister
von Plehve, and also his version of the
crime itself. Sikorlfsky. being onlv a com
mon workman, is not an Interesting per
sonality.
Toward night, when the shops and fac
To Favor American Shipping.
WASHINGTON. Dec 13. Senator Gal
linger today Introduced a" bill providing
that vessels of the United States and no
others shall be used In the transportation
of supplies, machinery and other material
for the Panama Railroad, and for the
construction of the canal and for naval
supplies.
Currency for San Francisco Banks.
NEW YORK. Dec. 13. The Subtreasury
transferred to San Francisco today $1,100,-
000 currency for account of local banking
Institutions.
Chamberlain's Cough Kemrdj- Acta on Na
ture's Plan.
The most successful medicines are those
that aid Nature. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedv acts on this plan. Take it when
you have a cold and it will allay the
cough, relieve the lungs, aid expectoration,
jopen the secretions and aid Nature in
restoring tne system to a neaiiny conai
tlon. Thousands have testified to its su
perior excellence. It counteracts any ten
dency of a cold to result In pneumonia.
For -sale by all druggists.
MORE THAN PLEASE
Glowing Tributes Showered Up
on Our Christmas Pianos.
Big Sales In Town and Out. Happy
Days in Store for Many Homes.
Practical gift-giving is becoming popu
lar. Each year finds a larger number of
people at our store making the selection
of the Christinas piano, having planned to
have this one magnificent present take the
place of numerous small and frivolous
ones.
Another such week as the present one Is
proving, and our special holiday styles of
pianos will be practically cleared out. De
lighted buyers have been busy making
their selections, and these pianos are now
being held by us awaiting Christmas de
livery. It was a tremendous undertaking to
bring so large a number of highest-grade
pianos across the continent Chickerlngs
clear from Boston. Webers from New
York and Klmballs from Chicago: but re
sults have justified risk and trouble. The
newest and most approved styles of these
famous instruments have been offered the
piano buyers of the West. Costly concert
grands and the dainty and popular baby
and quarter grands.
This Christmas showing also Includes
such other fine makes as the Hazelton,
Lester, Hobart M. Cable, Crown Orches
tral, Haddorff. Clarendon. Baus, Bailey,
Jacob Doll and numerous others.
No Advance in Prices
Buyers find it astonishingly easy to ar
range for paying for elegant pianos. The
most favorable concessions are made by
us at this time to all buyers, to enable
them to meet the many obligations which
the holiday season brings. 510 down se
cures a piano that any home may be proud
of; an Instrument that anywhere else but
at this store of moderate prices would
cost at least a third more, and some
even twice what we are asking.
Payments on higher-priced pianos are
small in proportion.
Everj' instrument is fully guaranteed
and money back in every instance where
there is not absolute satisfaction. Ellers
Piano House, 351 Washington street, cor
ner Park.
torles were closed, the size of tho crowds
Increased, and there were occasional
shouts of "Acquit him," but there was no
attempt at an actual demonstration. Only
a few arrests were made.
HOLDS TRUST LAW INEFFECTIVE
German Secretary Says They Must
Build Better Than America.
BERLIN. Dec. 13. In the Reichstag to
day, during a discussion of a resolution
asking the government to Introduce a bill
instituting a system of compulsory in
surance for artisan workers. Count von
Posadowsky-Wehner. Home Secretary,
warned the representatives of the inter
ests of the EO-called middle class against
awakening hopes in the minds of artisans
for state aid, which can never be realized
Count Posadowsky-Wehner regretted that
the tendency against combinations of
capital has grown so strong In Germany.
Law? against trusts and pools are de
manded, but no state has yet given a sat
isfactory model of such legislation.
"In America," he said, "a law against
trusts exists, but we all know It is with
out effect. Whenever a law of that kind
Is made, it must become effective In re
XMAS PRESENT
THE BEST IS A BOX OF LINEN PA
PER WITH MONOGRAM EMBOSSED
ON IT, OR A BOX OF ENGRAVED VIS
ITING CARDS FROM
W. G, SMITH & CO.
Washington Building. Cor. Fourth and Want I nut on
LADIES' OUTFITTERS. FOURTH AND MORRISON
HOLIDAY SHOWING OF
FINE FURS
Here you'll find the largest and nest selected stock of Fur Garments
in the West to select from, garments that are backed by a guarantee.
From the purchasing of the raw fur till the last stitch is taken in the
finished garment every point is watched with the closest scrutiny.
Startling reductions on every garment in our magnificent stock is an
inducement for Xmas shoppers to purchase now while our showing is at
its best. Note these splendid values.
$6.00 Boas $3.95
Sable and Isabella Opossum Boas,
trimmed with six full tails, very
serviceable; regular $6.00, spe
cial $3.t5
$18, $20 Fox Boas $13.75
Sable and Isabella For Boas, in the
long effects, lined in Siberian
squirrel, trimmed with natural
tails and cord and tassels; regu
lar $18.00 and $20.00,
special $13.75
$8.65 Long Boas $5.35
Brook Mink Long Boas, serviceable
and stylisb, trimmed with four
full tails, finished with cord and
tassel; regular $8.65, spe
cial $5,35
$10 Boas $7.95
Long Isabella Marten Boas, trim
med with four fox tails, and cord
and tassel; regular 10.00, spe
cial $7.95
$25 Fox Stoles $16.85
Sable and Isabella Fox Stofcs.and
long Boas; the season's most
favored fashions, trimmed with
natural tails, dressy and serv
iceable; regular 25.00, spe
cial $16.85
$75 Fur Coats $54.45
Nearseal, and genuine Alaska
Beaver Coats, the new blouse
style, trimmed with handsome
gold-braided belt, lined with
brocaded silk; regular $75.00,
special $54.45
Holiday Hints
From our stock of suitable Christmas Gifts for ladies, on the first
floor of our new store.
Our stock is large and covers everything in the line of wearing ap
parel for ladies, misses and children.
HandKerchiefs, Fans
pur holiday stock includes thousands of pretty Handkerchiefs, espe
cially suited for holiday gifts. We are also showing a complete line of
fancy combs and fans of beautiful designs.
Gloves, Purses
We are making a. very special showing of Gloves and Purses, which
it would be well for you to inspect in considering your holiday needs.
As the stock is entirely new you are insured all the latest ideas and
styles.
Umbrellas, NecRwear
In. Ladies' Neckwear we place our stocks before all the rest, as it
includes all the latest creations from the foremost manufacturers.
Our line of Sterling Silver and Gold Mounted Umbrellas is worthy
your attention at this time, as our exclusive styles make most acceptable
Christmas gifts.
Lipman .Wolfe & Co.
We do the only satisfactory and really artistic Picture framing in
in the citv.
FROM NOW TILL CHRISTMAS every section of the store is
a holiday bazaar. Practical gifts are in greater favor with every
succeeding season, and a visit to the store will suggest a great va
riety of useful ''articles which maKe useful Christmas gifts, while
the great savings over elsewhere prices form a very strong, argu
ment for you coming here.
Gifts That Will Please Any Man
Our Men's Store is in splendid readiness to act as a supply place of gift furnishings for
men. Everything of the highest standard as regards quality and style Prices, of course, are
lower than elsewhere.
vr
SOCKS Six pairs to the box, in plain black,
fancy stripes and figures; exceptional value at,
per box $1.40
Real Lisle thread socks 75 $
Pure silk thread socks $2.00
Full Dress Protectors, of black satin or. silk,
handsomely lined, $1.50, $2, .$2.50 to $5.00
SWEATERS For little men, made of pure
worsted yams in red, navy blue, garnet and
green, plain and striped effects; boy's sizes
$1.50, children's sizes $1.25
Ostrich Boas
An attractive gift surely and no wonder snug
and warm and bewitching because of their fluf
finess. In black, gray and white; exceptional
values at $10, $12, $14.63, $16.50, $18.50, $19.50,
$21.00 and $39.37
SMOKING JACKETS A very broad variety to
choose from is here; brown and navy blue
broadcloth, lined, corded edge. $12.00
Blue and garnet velvet, corded edges $13.50
Plaid-back cloth $4.50, $5.95 $7.50
NECKWEAR $1.00 and $1:50 At these prices we
show splendid values; new-rich browns, greens
and reds.
SUSPENDERS Each pair in a pretty box, solid
and fancy colors, plain satin ones for. embroi
dering; very exceptional values at $1.00, $1.50,
$2.00 and up to $5.00
Women's Neckwear
Dainty Neckdressings for women's wear stock,
with ties and jabots of silk lace, embroidered
with silk and gold and steel heads; exceptional
values at 25c, 50c, 75c, 85c, $1.20, $1.50. $2.00
and -. $2.25
The Hosiery Store's Suggestions
Practical gifts to members of the family. We are enabled to give far better values than
are offered elsewhere because of our superior buying facilities.
BOX OF SIX PAIRS Women's fast black cotton Stockings, full regular made, high-spliced heels,
double toes and heels, packed six pairs in a box; very exceptional values at $1.50, $2.00 and $2.75
-black plain tops, with
Women's pure Silk Hose-
lace boots, splendid qualities at $1.50, $2.25,
$2:75 and ....; $4.(0
Women's allover lace and and lace boot lisle Hose
large variety, exceptional values, at 50c, Soc,
$1.25,1.50 $1.75
Furs for Little Girls
A dainty white fur set will surely please the little
lady; the buying, if done here, won't impover
ish her bankers. Sets of white Angora, flat muff
ornamented with head and coin purse, satin
lined $1.75
Combination of white Angora and white Iceland
lamb $2.75
Women's pure silk Hose, plain black, extraordi
nary values at $2.00, $2.25 and.... $2.75
Women's plain and Incc ankle lisle Stockings,
with hand-embroidered floral and other designs;
splendid values at 50c, 85c, $1.25, $1.50 and $2
Manicure Sets, Boxes
Tever in any previous season have we had such
a complete collection of manicure .sets, smokers'
sets, glove and 'kerchief boxes, collar and cuff
sets, etc., as this one. Prices are very low.
Toilet Cases $1.50 to $17.50
Glove and H'dk'f Boxes.... $ .50 to $ 2.50
Collar and Cuff Boxes $1.00 to S 3.75
Photo Cases $1.00 to $ 3.00
Smokers' Sets $ .50 to $ 1.50
Pipe Sets $1.00 to $ 4.50
Manicure Sets $1-00 to $20.00
Necktie Boxes .75 to $ 2.50
Lowest Prices for Gift Handkerchiefs
This store has been noted for years for the low pric-s of its Handkerchiefs Large pur
chases direct from the makers over in Europe give us this superiority.
Pure linen plain hemstitched Handkerchiefs in all widths hems; splendid values at 10c, 12y2c, 15c, 20c,
25c, 35c, 50c and 75
Pure linen hemstitched Handkerchiefs, with hand embroidered initial ; 3 spec, groups 25 35, 50
Embroidered Handkerchiefs, with hemstitched, scalloped and lace trimmed edges a bewildering assort
ment; verv best values at 12c, 15c, ISc, 20c, 25c, 35c and up to $4.50
Hand embroidered sheer linen Handkerchiefs, all in exclusive designs; extraordinary values at $1.25,
$1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and up to 1U.UI
Real Duchesse Lace Handkerchieis, the very prettiest, daintiest imaginaDie; ij.uu, .yj.ou, J?d.uu, J?d.ou,
$4.00 and up to $35.00
Handkerchiefs in Pretty Boxesx
Children's Handkerchiefs with pretty col
ored borders; box of three ,--9
Children's Handkerchiefs, colored hem
stitched borders; box of three for..l9
Children's Handkerchiefs, plain white, hem
stitched ; box of three for 19
Children's Handkerchiefs, box of six 29
Children's Handkerchiefs, plain white,
hemstitched, two grades; box of six for
35c and 45
Women's Handkerchiefs, plain corded, lace
trimmed and embroidered; box of six
for 49
Women's all pure linen hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, six special values today; box
of six for $2.95, $1.98, $1.49, $1.23, 9Sc
and 79
Women's Handkerchiefs, assorted patterns,
embroidered and lace trimmed, scalloped
and plain edges; box of six for $.95,
$1.98, $1.49, $1.23, 9Sc and 79
Lipraai.Wolfe D Co.
moving excesses without checking trusts
in whatever makes lor progress and civili
zation. Wo must not make a law of which
It can be said: You can drive a four
horse team through it.' "
British Operations In Thibet.
LONDON, Dec 13. The Gazette tonight
contains lengthy dispatches from General
McDonald, military chief of the Young
husband Mission, describing operations In
Thibet. These have In the main been cov
ered by newspaper correspondence. A
summary shows a total of 16 engage
ments or skirmishes, In which there were
203 British casualties. Including 23 officers,
of whom five were killed. There were 411
deaths owing to climatic and other causes
and 671 were Invalided.
Action Regarded as Important.
LONDON, Dec 13. A dispatch from St.
Petersburg to a news agency says: Great
importance Is attached to resolutions
adopted by the Moscow City Council to
day In favor of freedom of speech, of the
press and of domicile, and for the aboli
tion of restricUve laws.
Deputy Committed Suicide.
PARIS, Dec. 13. Although the Investi
gation Into the cause of the death of Dep
uty Syveton hag not been completed, facts
have leaked out which render It certain
that Syveton committed suicide owing to
private trouble wholly unconnected with
politics.
'Student Demonstration at Moscow.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 13. A demon
stration of students similar to that which
occurred here on Sunday took place In
Moscow today. The police promptly dis
persed the crowd.
Tolstoi's- Son Decorated.
MUKDEN, Dec. 13. Count Tolstoi's son
Andre, who Is an orderly attached to
Lleutenant-General Sobeloft's Sixth Army
Corps, has received the St. George's Cross
for bravery.
SNOW DELAYS STREET-CAES.
New York Lines Are Having Their
First Real Winter Experience.
NEW YORK. Dec. ' 13. Nearly seven
Inches of snow In this city gave the
street-railway companies their first real
Winter experience of the year. As usual,
conditions were bad in the outlying sec
tions, where the snow drifted Into cuts,
making travel of all kinds difficult.
Coldest Weather In Winter.
DE3 MOINES, la., Dec. 13. The coldest
weather of the Winter was experienced
this morning, when the thermometer reg
istered 3 degrees below zero.
Blizzard Still Raging.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., -Dec. 13. A bliz
zard which began yesterday has seriously
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Missouri, the temperature averaging 10
degrees above zero.
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