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THE 3IOB2sLXG OREGOSXAN, SATURDAY,, JANUARY 7, 1905. TO WRECK HIS SHIPS Russian Admiral Discovered Japanese Plot, DANISH PILOTS ARE BRIBED Documents to Be Presented to North Sea Commission Will Show How Japan Planned to Destroy Fleet at Outset. SPECIAL CABL.B. LONDON. Jan. 6. The Paris Eclair will publish tomorrow a .communication from St. Petersburg giving the substance of two sensational documents, which, the paper gays, will be produced at the hear ing of the commission which has been ap pointed to inquire into the North Sea in cident. , The first document, which was furnished "by the agents of the Russian secret ser vice, the Eclair declares, gives full and Irrefutable evidence that Japanese agents bribed 12 Danish pilots to run the Baltic fleet ashore. Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky allowed the pilots to board the ships of his fleet and then placed them in irons and obtained statements from them. The second document is from the chief of the Japanese espionage .service in Eu rope, giving specific Instructions relative to torpedoing the Baltic fleet in the North Bea by using small steamers especially prepared for that service. RECALL NOT YET DECIDED. Czar's Council Still In Doubt About Baltic Fleet. SPECIAL CABL.B. ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 7. It is re ported from reliable sources that, despite previous announcements to the contrary.", the recall of the Baltic fleet to Russian waters has not Been aennitcly decided. The question has been discussed atj.hc council at Tsarskoe-Seloe, presided over by the Czar, and according to the report, a decision has not been reported. HOPE ENDED CHRISTMAS EVE But for Three Months Officers Had Urged Surrender. SPECIAL. CAUL.K. CHEFOO, Jan. 7. Speaking of the de ciding influence -which caused General Stoessel to decide to surrender Port Arthur. Baron Klelst, of the Russian navy, said today: "General Stoessel lost all hope of re lief on December 24, when he received a dispatch from the Czar telling of the North Sea affair and of the delay in the progress of the Baltic fleet, mention ing the last day of February as the time of Its probable arrival and re leasing Stoessel from his promise to hojd the fortress by suggesting that he act according to his own Judgment concerning surrender. "All the Czar's messages received preiously were hopeful of relief and urged the utmost resistance. Kuro patkln's messages concurred in this view. "Doubtless scarcity of ammunition and big guns was the main factor in inducing Stoessel to propose surrender; otherwise he would have fought on. While the Japanese shell fire against the town was Inaccurate, their shells UBually found the forts with unerring precision. I counted 103 out of 165 fired at Sunshushan "fort which burst over the men and. guns, exterminating an entire gun crew. Early in the siege the ranks of artillerymen were so de pleted that it was necessary to assign infantrymen to the guns. "The first general order announcing the scarcity of ammunition was issued early In September. After that time the greatest economy, prevailed, the ar tillerymen nccr tiring unless the ad justment was perfect. The men regard ed service in the forts as certain death. Many of the garrison died from hem orrhages caused by the concussion of the big guns. The blood burst from their eyes, mouths and nostrils. "During the last three months the garrison almost to a man was not sanguine of relief. The officers fre quently urged Stoessel to surrender. He laughed at their fears, rudely re buking them for unsoldierly conduct Finally they became mere automatons, apparently without intelligence except to fight, eat and sleep. Death made no impression on the living, no matter In how frightful a form it came, and the dying usually welcomed it." NEW YEAR ON THE SHAKHE Armies Exchange Compliments and Then Resume Fighting. MUKDEN, Jan. C. The Japanese -celebrated the coming of the new year on January 2 and the sounds of music could be plainly heard inside the Rus sian lines wherever the positions of the two armies were close. According to the Japanese custom, many kites and paper balloons were sent up. Some of the balloons, several feet in diameter, which fell Inside the Russian lines, bore the inscription in Russian, "Happy New Y.ear." The Japanese tried to combine busi ness with pleasure and. while the fes tivities were in progress, an attack was made upon the village of Vlto in front of one of their positions. The Russians replied with artillery on the right and the center, and prevented the Japanese from occupying the vil lage. The same night a party of Siberian volunteers surrounded the village of Slntountoun. which the Japanese had been using as a signal station. While one column made an attack on the left front, three others In command of Cap tain Toviansky rushed the rear of the village without firing and caught the Japanese unexpectedly, driving them out. Subsequently the Japanese opened a heavy Are from the neighboring hills, which compelled the Russians to re tire from the village. They carried off 12 prisoners, seven of whom were wounded. The Russians lost nine killed. It is not known to what extent the Japanese suffered, but Judging by the number of rifles aban doned, there must have been many killed or wounded. WILL LIBERATE THE SICK. Nogi Decides to Turn Them Loose to Go Whither They Will. SPECIAL, CABLJ2. LONDON. Jan. 7. The Standard pub lishes a dispatch from its correspondent with General Nogi's army before Port Arthur, stating that It has been decided to liberate the sick and -wounded so that they may go wherever they please as soon as they are able to traveL STOESSEL'S GRACIOUS GIFT. Presents His Arabian Charger to Nogl for Japanese Army. LONDON, Jaa 7. A special dispatch from Tokib says that at the conclusion of- the interview between Generals Nogl and Stoessel. the latter begged to be, allowed to present General Nogl his favorite Arabian charger. General Nogi courteously declined personal accept ance, pointing- out that it came under the category of -war material to be sur rendered, tut he consented to accept' the 'animal in the name of the Japan ese army. MINES DELAY INSPECTION. Unsafe to Take Vessels Among the Wrecks in Harbor. TOKIO. Jan. 6. Discussing the condi tion of the Russian war vessels at Port Arthur, a naval officer said to the Asso ciated Press today: "General Itogl has just detailed tne commander'of the naval landing party, to examine the Russian ships at Port Ar thur and superintend the transfer of the naval munitions, etc. At present there are only ten serviceable vessels there, and those were used by the Russians to regain the shore after setting fire to the ships, sinking vessels and almost block ing the harbor mouth. "It is still unsafe to bring outside ves sels through the mine fields and entrance obstructions. The lack of divers' appli ances and email boats make it impossible to examine. closely the water-filled bulks, and It is difficult to destroy them on short notice." SENDS NEWS TO KUROPATKIN Oyama Tells of Port Arthur's fall Cannon Roar on the Shakhe. BERLIN, Jan. 7. The Lokal Anzei ger's Mukden correspondent. in a dis patch dated January 6, says: "Field Marshal Oyama has sent a letter to General Kuropatkln com municating the news of the capitulation of Port Arthur and praising the bravery of its defenders. The effect of the news was especially confounding, last report indicating a long resistance. It is not believed it will Immediately affect the situation on the Shakhe. Continued and intense cannonading has been heard since dawn near Ijinchlnpu and Shakhe. A resumption of the. cannon ading is expected tohorrow. MAY REPAIR SUNKEN SHIPS. Japanese Find Damage Done by Rus sians Was External. TOKIO, Jan. 6 (Noon.) The Russian battleships at Port Arthur have not yet undergone official Inspection by the Jap anese. From a view of portions of the warships which at the last moment were destroyed by the Russians, it seems evi dent that there were no interior explo sions, and If is hoped by the Japanese that the damages can be repaired. The docks are partially destroyed and filled In, and the dock gates have been damaged. The great crane Is still intact and serviceable. SETS EXAMPLE TO CHINA. Japan's Success at Port Arfiur Stirs Her to Imitation. SPECIAL CABLE. LONDON, Jan. 6. According to the Shanghai correspondent of the London Morning Post, the fall of Port Arthur has created a profound impression among the Chinese. Their newspapers point out the strength of the Japanese and urge China to follow In their footsteps In order to become as great as Japan. THIRD FLEET TO SAIL. February 14 Is the Date Contract Lrt for Coal Supply. SPECIAL, CABLE. LONDON. Jan. 6. The Brussels corre spondent of the Standard is authority for the Information that contracts for the coal supply of the third Russian Baltic fleet have been signed with Belgian firms. The earac paper learns from Its corre spondent at Odessa that the departure of that fleet has been fixed for February 14. Warships Sunk at Port Arthur. TOKIO. Jan. 6 (10:00 A. M.). The navy department announces that the Japaneso naval force at Port Arthur has sunk the following Russian war vessels In that harbor: Torpcdoboats. the Gaidaxnak and Fusatonik; torpedoboat-destroyers. the Jetlrny, Slsik and BoevoL The ar mored cruiser Bayan is lying on the south coast of the harbor severely damaged, and the gunboat Bobr Is entirely burned as the result of the Japanese shelling. Over 5000 Prisoners Transferred. TOKIO. Jan. 6. A report received at noon today gives details of Thursday's transfer of prisoners as follows: The Fifth Rifle Regiment, 56 officers and 1547 men: the Thirteenth Rifle Regiment. 38 officers and 6G5 men; the Fourteenth Rifle Regiment, 32 officers and SS2 men; the Fif teenth Rifle Regiment. 50 officer's and 1353 men: the Sixteenth Rifle Regiment. 30 offi cers and 1004 men; total, 205 officers and 5151 men. Eager to Retake Port Arthur. IRKUTSK. Jan. 6. Many troop trains are passing througn here on the way to reinforce tne Russian army in Man churia. The news of the fall of Port Arthur was received by the new sol diers with sadness, but they express an undiminished determination to re take it. The chief regret expressed by soldiers and officers Is that they did not arrive in time to relieve the heroic garrison. Japanese Fortifying Quelpart. WASHINGTON. Jan. t Minister Allen has Informed the State Department that he has been advised by the Corean gov ernment that a Japanese vessel has land ed a large number of men and supplies on the Island of Quelpart. and that fortifica tions are building there. Quelpart Is near the track of vessels plying between Shanghai and Japan and the north. More Prisoners Handed Over. TOKIO. Jan. 7 (9 A. M.). General Nogl reports that additional prisoners have been transferred up to noon Friday as follows: The Twenty-fifth Rifle Regi ment, 42 officers and 1432 men; Twenty sixth Rifle Regiment. 40 officers and 1420 men: Twenty-seventh Rifle Regiment, 5S officers and 117S men; total number trans ferred. 140 officers and 4030 men. Tolstoi Junior's Threat. ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 6. Count Tol stoi's son, Leo. in an article upon Great Britain's constant desire to embarrass Russia, declares Great Britain is prepar ing her own grave and hastening her own end if she forces war with Russia. "a3 France, Germany and Italy are bound to realize that their interests He with Russia's." Diet Congratulates Mikado. TOKIO. Jan. 6. The Diet, at a special session today, adopted a resolution felici tating the Emperor on the success of the year's campaigning, climaxed by the fall of Port Arthur, attributing it to the Em peror's illustrious virtue, and thanked General Nogi and the Third Army for their glorious achievements. Chamberlain's Coach Remedy Acts on Na ture's Plaa. The most successful medicines are those that aid Nature. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on this plan. Take it when you have a cold and it will allay the cough, relieve tbe'lungs, aid expectoration, open the secretions and aid Nature in restoring the system to a healthy condi tion. Thousands have testified to its su perior excellence. It counteracts any ten dency -of &- cold to result In pneumonia. For sale by all drurcists. PIANOS Are You Interested in the Purchase of a Piano? Tf so -we want to call your attention to a good standard-make piano that we are offering at $388 that cannot be duplicated here for less than $375 terms of payment. $10 down and 310 per month. Corresponding reductions . on all other makes. Here you find the best pianos manufactured and prices and terms to suit every purchaser. Might as well have tho' use of the piano while paying for it. Your credit is good. ALLEN & QILBERT- RAMAKER CO. Cer. 6th and Morrises WILL FIGHT IT OUT When Peace Is Wanted, Roose velt Will Be Mediator. Diego Suariez Bay. which Is near the north end of Mauagascar. ALL PUT CONFIDENCE IN HIM Ministers Declare War Will Go On Europe Agrees Roosevelt Will Be Chosen to Bring About Peace When Time Comes. WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-Jspan has not made overtures for peace to Russia, di rectly or Indirectly, through the United States or any other power, and contem-" plated no such action, and. now that Port Arthur has fallen, purposes to press the war In the North all the more vigorously by reinforcing the Japanese armies at Llao Yang with the greater part of the troops which have been besieging Port Arthur. This. In brief, represents the views of Mr. Takahlra. the Japanese Min ister. "The fall of Port Arthur." said the Minister, "is but a step in the war which Japan Is waging for a principle. Cer tainly it Is an important step, but noth ing could be further from the truth than the assumption that, because Japan has captured a stronghold, the fall of which has long been expected, the Japanese gov ernment will now make overtures for peace. Japan Is too busy fighting. We are as much in earnest today as we were at the outset of the war. We have made no overtures for peace, either directly or Indirectly, nor have the powers ap proached us with an Idea of Intervention." The Russian Embassy reiterated that Russia would fight all the harder in view of the temporary loss of Port Arthur. Europe, it is learned. Is firmly of the conviction that, however dark the out look for peace at this moment, when the prospect brlgntens, it is to President Roosevelt that the neutrals as well as the belligerents will look as the Inter mediary through whom peace negotia tions will be initiated. As a European Ambassador said today, the American Government Is practically the only gov ernment to which both belligerents will be willing to look for assistance in reach ing a settlement when that time comes, and, aside from this fact, the high per gonal regard in which the President Is held, both at St. Petersburg and at To klo, makes it all the more probable that through him, when Russia and Japan have fought their fight, the powers hope for peace. RUSSIANS HAVE LEFT. Port Arthur Handed Over to Japan, Which Occupied Forts. AT PORT ARTHUR WITH THE THIRD JAPANESE ARMY, via Fusan. Jan. 6. Only SO Russian officers have been given parole. All the regular Russian troops havo marched out of Port Arthur, and will leave for Port Dalny today. Japanese troops entered the city yesterday to keep order. Noncombatants are allowed the option of remaining at Port Arthur. The Japanese navy Is removing mines and the Japanese hulks at the harbor mouth. All the forts have been taken over-by the Japanese. SHOOTING AND REJOICING. Russians Do Former, Japanese Latter Along the Shakhe. GENERAL. OKU'S HEADQUARTERS, via Fusan, Jan. 6. During the last three days the Russian bombardment has been the heaviest In six weeks. For two days following the fall of Port Arthur hardly a shot was fired. Since then many heavy guns have been brought Into use, and there has been firing almost constantly. The front Is unchanged and there Is no indication of a movement being made in the near future. The Japanese are using their suirchlights In the great rejoicing and nightly celebrations of the fall of Port Arthur. AROUSE THE NATIVES. Japanese Inspire Them to Tear Up Siberian Railroad. ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 6. Mall ad vices from Urga describe a systematic campaign of Japanese officers to stir up Mongolia, with the view to raiding and destroying the Baikal and Siberian roads. While the Japanese plans are reported to have been received with favor by the Princelings, the people do not show the slightest Inclination to take an active part against their Russian neighbors with whom they en Joy profitable business relations. None the less, there is danger of an attack on the railroad when the Winter ends. SKIRMISHES AT THE FRONT. Russians Claim Success in Two Small Engagements. MUKDEN, Jan. 6. The night of Janu ary 5 the Japanese turned searchlights on the Russian position at the village of In goy and tried to drive out the troops from the advanced positions, but were received with a hot rifle fire and driven back. The same day there was a collision of a Russian foraging party with Japanese scouts near the Hun River. The foragers left their carta, drove back the Japanese, took four prisoners and secured the body of a dead Japanese officer. Speculating on Chance of Peace. LONDON. Jan. . Speculators who have been selling Russian and Japan ese bonds, becoming frightened at the rumors of peace, havo been Insuring against an early termination of the war. Both yesterday and today poli cies were taken out at Lloyd's against a cessation of hojtjlltles prior to April 3. Yesterday 30 guineas per cent was charged by underwriters, but owing apparently to the belief that the re ports of peace are slighter, only 25 guineas were charged today. Deny Their Flagship Is Lost. ST. x ETERSBURG. Jan. S. Reports that Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky's flag ship, the battleship Knlaz Suvaroff. has struck a rock and sunk, are unfounded. ABANDONS THE CHARGE. Attorney Quashes Conspiracy Case Against Miners' Federation Leaders. CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo.. Jan. 6. At torney Thomas C. Brown, associate coun sel of Special Prosecutor Sam D. Crump, acting under advices fromtho attorneys as such, has quashed the case charging conspiracy, to murder against Iho. fol lowing Western Federation officials: Charles H. Moyer, presidents W. D. Hay wood, .secretary: J. C. Williams, J. M. O'Neill, Dv C. Copley. J. yKJrwln. James A. Baker i-nd "Fred Minston, members of the executive committee. Demand for Logs Is Good. ASTORIA, Or.. Jan. 6. (SpecIaL)-All the large logging camps In the Lower Co lumbia district are still closed down, and none of them are expected to resume op erations before the middle of next month or the first of March. The demand for logs Is excellent, and the prices are strong, with every Indication of an ad vance of about 50 cents per thousand feet in the near future. Medical Society Elects Officers. ALBANY. Or.. Jan. 5. (Special.) At the quarterly meeting of the Central Wil lamette Medical Society, held In Albany last evening, the annual election of offi cers" was held, resulting as follows: Dr. B. A. Cathey. of Corvallls. president: Dr. Scrofula Makes Its presence knows by many signs, glandular tumors, bunches in the neck, cutaneous eruptions, in flamed eyelids, sore ears, catarrh and wasting diseases. Hood's SarsapariHa Effects permanent cores. Sound business practice is as important, here, as the wealth of nature. Schilling's Best is the basis of it in coSem Ciroriag tncts leda. at your grocer's and money-back. FLEET WILL NOT GO ON. j No Contract for Provisions or Coal J Beyond Diego Suariez Bay. . LONDON. Jan. ".The Times learns that ' there Is no evidence that supplies have been arranged for the Russian Second Pa cific Squadron beyond Diego Suariez Bay. and that charters for coal and provisions for points beyond have been canceled. It Is still more significant, the Times says, that the Russian government has can celed contracts for two large shiploads of arms and ammunition from Libau to the East Indian Archipelago and Saigon. The only Inference, the Times concludes, is that the squadron will not go beyond CARTERS 1 ITTLE 1VER PILLS SICK HEADACHE Positively cured by these tittle Pills. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A per fect remedy for Dizziness, Kansea, Drowsi ness, BadTasteia the Mouth, Coated Tosgnt Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They Regulate the Bowels. Pertly Vegetable. maX PM. ImaS Dom. SmatS Prlo. tow Lipman.wo if e g Lo. A Great Sale of Druggist Sundries Begins Here Today 17c MInetta Face Powder, special .at 8c 25c LIsterated Tooth Powder, special at... 10c '-19c Mennen'a Talcum Powder, special at. 12c 15c Binder's Tar Soap, special at. .16c 23c Dickinson's Witch Hazel, special at.. 14c 25c Japanese- Cleaning Compound, special. 17c 10c "Notaul" Toilet Soaps, special at.. ..lc 35c Celluloid Dressing Combs, special .at. ."10c 25c Tooth Brushes, assorted, special at. .14c 51 pure Bristle Hair Brushes, special at. .ec 39c Bath Sponges, special at ac 15c Hand Brushes, special at...... 9e 10c fancy packages Sachet, special at Sc - 75c solid wood back Hair Brushes, special .-9c -59c Violet Toilet .Powder, special at 38c 50c Rose Leaf Complexion Cream, special. "5c fancy stand Shave Mirrors, special at.4c 19c Pear's Shaving Sticks, special at 13c 39c Wisdom's Robertine, special at asc 25c Superior Imported Bay Rum. special. lutr 7c Hand and Scouring Sapollo, special at. Sc 25c Bathasweet Powder and Soa'p. special. 10c 4711 Perfumes, all odors, special at 58c 50c Hubert's Perfumes, all odors, special. 23c 25c Violet Witch Hazel, special at 18c . 25c Violet Toilet Ammonia, special at 10c 35c Fancy Shaving Mugs, special at 23c 25c Mlch'elsen's Egg Shampoo, special at. 10c 19c Shaving Brushes, special at lie 8c Washing Ammonia, special- at 4c 25c fancy Celluloid Soap Boxes, special at. 13c $1.25 fancy Perfume Atomizer, special at.7ihr Women's Underwear Here are six groups of women's warm Underwear offered at much below regular prices. 9S Instead of $1.50 for women's ribbed wool Vests and Pants white and natural gray. 49 Instead of 63c and 75c for women's me-' dium-weight nbbed cotton Vests and Drawers, in regular and extra sizes cream only. 38d Instead of 50c, women's nonshrinking cotton ribbed Vests and Pants choice of white and natural. S1.79 Instead of $3.00, women's "Vassar" Union Suits, part wool, glove fitting white and natural. 92.95 Instead of $5.00, women's "knit-to-fit" Union Suits, all wool, black, natural, .white and blue. $1.49 Instead of $2.00, women's "Oneita" Union Suits, strictly all wool white and natural. Children's Stockings Children's warm Stockings Six splendid groups on sale at cut prices, just when you receive the greatest benefit. Children's lxl ribbed heavy wool Hose, are re duced from 25c to 19 Children's lxl ribbed medium worsted Hose, are reduced from 35c to 28 Children's 2x1 ribbed heavy wool Hose, are re duced from 35c to '. 2S Children's ribbed extra-heavy wool' Hose, are re . duced from 50c to 39 Children's fleece-ribbed, full-fashioned Hose, are reduced from 25c to 19 Infant's ribbed cashmere Hose, are reduced from 25c to 15 We Place on Sale Today All Our Children's Coats at Half Price Real Winter weather is just beginning Prices on Children's Coats have shrunk exactly half. But the beauty of it is that the wearing capacity, style and smartness of the coats haven't diminished a bit. Made of heavy cloths in tans, reds and brown and of black velvet. Prettily trimmed with braids, straps and stitching. Former prices were S2.50 to Jpl'5.00. You can buy today at $1.25 to $7.50. Warm Bedding $6.00 BLANKETS $4.75. ; 11-4 size Wool Blankets in tans and grays, extra heavy, a very substantial hard-wear resisting blanket. $2.50 COMFORTERS $1.98. Silkolihe covers, filled with finest white cotton, two weights, four and five pounds. 2.00 COMFORTERS $1.59. Silkoline tops, finest white cotton filling. 6.50 BLANKETS 5.00. These are a wonderful value. Made of pure Oregon wool; full double bed size, pink or blue border. 3.00 COMFORTERS 2.65. Sateen covers, filled with finest white cotton, full five pounds. 1.75 COMFORTERS 1.38. Silkoline tops, finest white cotton filling. Men's Wear tow 'Warm Stockings and Underwear for men are on .sale here today at greatly reduced prices. Men?s 25c Socks for 19c Men's Merino Socks, fully seamless, very-soft, choice of tan, natural and black; sold always at 25c, choice of them now for 19 Men's $1.50 Underwear 98c This is the celebrated " Root's" Camelshair Un derwear, which is made and finished in the best manner. "We sold this all season at $1.50; choice while it lasts 98 Men's $1.75 Underwear $1.19 This Underwear is made of pure natural wool by the "Root" Manufacturing Company. These garments are absolutely perfect in fit and finish, are soft to the skin. Sold by us all season at $1.75; choice of them while they last.. $1.19 Millinery News Many new and absolutely .exclusive designs in the "Charlotte Corday" Hats will receive their first showing today. The Hat for immediate use show ing designs suitable for evening, calling and after noon wear. Made of knife plaited taffetas, silks, chiffons and moire silks. Every one of these beauti ful new hats is marked at sale prices, which assures the purchaser a very appreciable saving in outlay. Great White Carnival We count this White Carnival our master effort The most important sale of its character we've ever conducted. Assortments and stocks are much larger and prices are much lower than in any similar previous sale event. CORSET COVERS In endless assort ments. Special values at 25c, 29c, 39c, 49c, 59c, 69c, 79c, 98c and up. GOWKS Of cambric, lawn and muslin. Special values at 59c, 79c, 98c, 1.29, 1.39, 1.59, 1.98 and up. SKIRTS Of muslin and cambric with lawn flounces and ruffles remarkable values at 69c, 79c, 89c, 1.29, 1.39, 1,59, 1.98, $2.75 and up. DRAWERS Special lines at 23c, 39c, 49c, 69c, 89c, 1.29, 1.98, etc. CHEMISE In short and combination styles marvelous values at 49c, 59c, 79c, 98c, 1.29, 1.39 and 1.98. FRENCH LINGERIE All those dainty pieces of hand-made- French muslin wear many of them classed as objects of art also all of our Italian Silk Un derwear are on sale at much less than former low prices. lipmari.Volfc Co IT. H. Ellis, of Albany, vice-president: Dr. H. S. Pernot. of Corvallls, secretary: Dr. A. Stark, of Albany, treasurer, and Dr. J. C Booth, of Lebanon, censor. Argument in Judgeship Cases. HELENA. Mont., Jan. 6. The Supreme Court today heard arguments In two contested Judgeship cases, one Involving the right of J. B. McGIernan to continue as a District Judge at Butte, and the other the right of Judge J. "W. Tattan to continue at Fort Benton. Peter Breen claims to have been elected Judge In Butte and F. E. Stranahan alleges he should succeed Tattan. Some of the leading attorneys of the state partici pated In the argument involving many constitutional points. No Trace, of Mrs. Saylor. ASTORIA. Or., Jan. 6. Richard Meyer, a diver hired by Fred Wonder and M. P. Saylor. of Portland, to search river for the body of Mrs. Saylor, who disappeared from a dance at Skanaokawa. made bis I report tonight. He says the water Is j only feet deep. The tide was out at i the time the woman was missed. He ! found no trace of her, and does not be t lleve she was drowned. He says tho body II would be still there if she had been drowned. Points where all bodies come ashore have been searched and nothing found. Mrs. Saylor had . valuable dla I monds and some-money with her. To cure scrofula, salt rheum, dyspepsia, catarrh and rheumatism. take-Hood's SarsapariHa.