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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 105. CAN'T RAISE ALARM Vain Attempt to Stir Up Polit ical Scandal ABOUT CAMPAIGN EXPENSES Such Angels of Purity as Bourke Cockran and Senator Stone Unable to Convince People Roosevelt Is a Corruptionlst. OREGONIAX NEWS BUREAU. "Wash ington, Jan. 24. Several members of Con cress have Indulged themselves in no toriety to the extent o attempting to re vive the charges of corruption during the last Presidential campaign. That inter esting political soldier of fortune. W. Bourke Cockran. has gained considerable free advertising by attempting to bring about an investigation of contributions to campaign funds by a House committee. Anotherlban who -would never be held up as a model In politics. William J. Stone. Senator from Missouri, -went so far .as to make a vigorous attack upon the Presi dent In the Senate of the United States. Nothing has fallen so flat as this attempt to impugn the honesty of President Roose velt Probably no man, woman or child in the United States really doubts that Theo dore Roosevelt is an honest man. No really sane man who has had an oppor tunity to examine the facts believes that Roosevelt selected George B. Cortely for chairman of the Republican National Committee because Cortelyou had. as Sec retary of Commerce and Labor, gained a knowledge of corporations which he could use for the purpose of forcing them to con tribute to the Republican campaign fund. In all probability had the Idea ever oc curred to Roosevelt that Cortelyou would be useful on that account he would never have selected him. because his own hon esty would prevent his taking any such step. It was Judge Parker who stupidly made this charge in the campaign, after being hounded to do so by a numbeij of New Tork papers, and now Stone, in a be lated way, comes along to reiterate It and cast insinuations upon the President. Not half of Stone's own party associates listened to him while he made his speech, and not more than half a dozen Repub lican Senators paid any attention to him. No one thought it worthy of reply, save that as he had garbled the letter of Presi dent Roosevelt replying to Judge Parker. Senator Hansbrottgh had the entire text of the Roosevelt letter Incorporated In the Record. That was enough. When the President spoke on the Friday before the election In reply to Parker it settled It for everybody who knew anything about the facts. It was known absolutely that the President had not appointed Cortelyou to raise a corruption fund, and it was known that ha never had any Intention of so do ing. Cortelyou Knew No Secrets. As a matter of fact, during the time that Cortelyou was Secretary of the Depart ment of Commerce and Labor, he devoted nearly ali bis time to getting the ma chinery of that department In running order, so that It might perform the func tions for which It was organized. The de partment had not gone far enough or gained any information such as Judge Parker charged had been secured. Such information as had been collated was of a voluntary character, and no corporation had given the Bureau of Corporations in Ccrtelyou's day anything that was not public property and which was then being used for a basis of future work In the de partment. Probably Parker did not know this, but the men who Induced him to make the charge did. There is no doubt that Stone, who reiterated this charge on the floor of the Senate, knew it. But his attack fell flat and amounted to nothing-. Democrats Had Three Funds. Investigations of contributions to cam paign funds or the expenditure of money, would be almost Impossible. Take, for in stance, the Democratic campaign fund of the last year. Shortly before election Judge Parker asserted very positively that the Democratic campaign fund had not been supplied with money from corpora tions and frequently there was a challenge made that the books of each committee should be exhibited. This was a species of dishonesty, and If Parker did not know any better he had been misled by those who managed his campaign. It is known and cannot be denied now by anyone in authority that there were three different campaign funds for the Democratic party. One was contributed to Treasurer Peabody at national headquarters a very small one which was devoted to the running expenses of headquarters. But there were also a New York State campaign finance committee and a national campaign finance committee, and It Is understood that William F. Sheehan. chairman of tiie executive committee of the National Committee, was the head of both these committees and that nearly all of the funds that were used or contributed went into his hands In that way. and were ex pended by him through officers of the Na tional Committee and no account was kept with the treasurer of the committee. These charges have been publicly made several times In the East and not denied. It would be Impossible, in Investigating con tributions to campaign funds, to ascertain how much Sheehan received on one ac count or another or whether he received any, unless the men who paid him the money were willing to come forward and make their statements. Republican Expenses Small. The Republican committee was con ducted differently, and In the same man ner that It has always been. Treasurer Bliss received and paid out all the funds. Not all of the contributions offered were accepted, because the moavy was not needed, and Chairman Cortelyou did not care to stack up a large fund that was un necessary. There was no "holdup" of any corporation, and no such efforts were nec essary as had been used in previous cam paigns to secure enough money. In fact the Republican campaign last, year was conducted on if much more modest basis than that of either 1896 or 1?00. The speak ers bureau cost less than one-third as much .as in the pretious campaign, and savings were made on the same basis In every part of tho country- Less money was expended for getting out the votes on election day and for Interesting the people in the election. There was no such mon strous parades or big meetings and no lavish expenditure for any purposes save what might be called legitimate expenses. Even the Democrats do not undertake to say now that voters were corrupted by the campaign fund of the Republican party. Just what object is to be attained by bringing theso things to view now Is diffi cult to say. Every politician must know that it is impossible to get at the exact truth concerning campaign funds, and especially .or campaigns of the past. It will riot do to attempt to cast upon the ad ministration of President .Roosevelt any odium regarding the management of the last campaign, because everybody knows that If there bad been no campaign and K everything had been allowed to go prac tically by default the country would have elected him President Just the same. The people have the same confidence In him now that they had on election iay. and vnpo rings and innuendoes such as Cocknan and Stone put forth will have ho effect, but will fall as flat upon "the country a3 they do in Congress. SALARIES OF TEACHERS. House Has Lively Debate on Motion to Increase Them. WASHINGTON. Jan. 21. The District of Columbia Appropriation bill again oc cupied the attention of the House of Representatives today. At times the proceedings were enlivened by vigorous 'remarks In defense of a proposition to increase materially the salaries of Wash ington schoolteachers, who had many sup porters on the floor. Clark (Dem., Mo.) In a characteristic speech, said that more money was being paid Washington po licemen to crack the skulls of the people than was paid to schoolteachers to im prove what was in the skulls. An ad journment was taken before consideration of the bill was concluded. During the early hours of the session, a bill was passed granting certain lands to the Ag ricultural Mechanical College of Okla homa for college, farm and experiment station purposes. Palmer (Pa.) reported that the man agers of the House to conduct the Im peachment of Judge Swayne of the North ern District of Florida, had exhibited and read to the Senate the articles of im peachment and that the presiding officer of the Senate had stated that that body would take order and give due notice to the House. Immediately thereafter one of the assistant secretaries of the Sen ate appeared In the House and announced that the Senate was organized for the trial of Judge Swayne. Consideration of the District cm was then taken up and a long debate was precipitated by an amendment by Cockran (Dem., N. Y.) to increase the salaries of all school officials and teach ers. The amendment was ruled out of order, but later the chair ruled to be In order an amendment by Foster (Vt.). ap propriating a lump sum to be allotted for salaries of teachers in the District by the School Board. Various members compared the salaries paid the teachers in their sections with those paid in Washington, and some openly charged that such a plan. -as pro posed by Foster would develop favorit ism. This led Clark (Dem., Mo.) to assert that the debate had demonstrated that the House was not fit to set as a school board. He paid a glowing tribute to General H. V. Boynton, president of tho Washington School Board, and said that General Boynton was a man of such standing that he would not show favor itism or permit It to be shown. Clark contended that there were no supernum eraries in the Washington school serv ice and provoked much merriment by de claring there were twice as many mes sengers and. Pages In the House and three times as many Capitol police "as have any business around here." The amendment, after further debate, was voted down. The bill then was laid aside and at 4:15 P. M. the House adjourned until tomorrow. BEET-SUGAR MEN PROTEST. Reasons for Opposing Reduction of Duty on Philippine Sugar. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. At a hearing before the committee on ways and means today. Secretary Palmer, of the American Beet Sugar Association, opposed the pending bill reducing tho duty on sugar and tobacco from the Philippine Islands. Mr. Palmer said that Just prior to the tariff agitation regarding Cuban sugar, in 1901, 8S new sugar factories had been projected in this country. Not one of these was built Since that time Europe had curtailed her sugar crop under tho terms of the Brussels agreement, and the price had gone up to the point where American capital was on the point of again enlarging the sugar Industry In this country. Now to open the Philip pine market In competition with the American beet sugar Industry would again discourage this movement. In replying to a question by Mr. Cur tis, whose bill was under consideration. Palmer said that the total sugar product of the Philippines was 145.000 tons an nually, and If the United States took It all there would still have to be imported 1.500,000 tons to supply the demand. WITHDRAWN FOR IRRIGATION Over Ninety Thousand Acres In the Owyhee Reclamatcn Tract. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. The, Secretary of the Interior has withdrawn from all forms of disposal almost four townships, comprising 92,160 acres. In the Burns. Or., land district, on account of the Owyhee irrigation project. To Ratify Klamath Treaty. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. Senator Ful ton today Introduced an amendment to tho Indian appropriation bill, ratifying the Klamath Indian treaty and paying the Indians $537,000 for 621,8:4 acres of unallotted lands which will pass to the Government under treat'. Lighthouse for Cape Arago. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. Senator Fuf ton introduced a bill appropriating 525.000 to rebuild and equip the lighthouse at Cape Arago. Or. MORMONISM IN POLITICS WITNESSES IN SMOOT CASE TELL OF INTERFERENCE. Opponent of Church Admits Senti ment in Utah Is Against Prosecu tion of Polygamlsts. WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. Contrary to expectation, counsel for the de fense in the Smoot investigation be fore the Senate committee on privi leges and elections did not complete the examination of witnesses today. When adjournment was taken until to morrow, an announcement was made thai one more witness would be put on the stand tomorrow. Frank B. Stephens, of Salt Lake City, the first witness, testified to the Intensity of the feeling between Mormons and Gen tiles, and the amelioration of that feeling after the Woodruff manifesto and the co operation of Mormons and Gentiles In charitable work. Concerning' conditions In Utah and the sentiment in the community in regard to prosecutions for ploygamous cohabitation. Mr. Stephens said the sentiment was not sufficient to cause prosecutions except In some flagrant cases. Chairman Burrows asked if tho case of President Smith was a flagrant one. Mr. Stephens said be thought Smith ought to be prosecuted because of the example he set. Senator Foraker asked concerning Senator Smoot'd reputation. "It's as good as any man's" replied Mr- Stephens. "If he had not been an apostle there would have been less objection to him." "Why do they disapprove of an apostle serving: In the Senate?" asked Senator Overman. "Because it Is like holding- a red rag: before a bull to put an apostle up for office. The people don't want it." "Why so?" "They don't want the church In poli tics and there is a feeling among: many Gentiles that the election of an apostle puts the church into politics. I don't think the church sent Senator Smoot to the Senate. I know, how ever, that It did not disapprove, but do not know that It openly approved." Iu answer to a question by Senator Depew, Mr. Stephens gave the case of Representative Allen, elected to Con gress in 1895. as one where an active antl-polygaralst was elected to office. At the afternoon session Stephens asked as to notable 'nstances of the church's interference In politics, gave the cases of Moses Thatcher's candi dacy, when he said church Influence against Thatcher resulted In the elec tion of Senator Rawlins: later, when President Snow In 1900 favored the Republican electors, and still later, when church influence resulted in the election of Senator Kearns. The wit ness gave it as his opinion that a ma jority of Mormons voted Intelligently. Stephens said that polygamy can be stopped, so far as concerns the cohab itation of those married before the manifesto, only by resuming rigid prosecutions. He thought that senti ment was against such prosecutions. Dr. Z. L. Sowers, of this city, testi fied that lie had examined John Nichol son, recorder of the temple at Salt Lake, who was a witness early In the investigation, and found him in a con dition unfitting him to be a witness. Mr. Worthington put Into the record a list of the officers- of the church. The names of those who were admitted to be polygamlsts were marked with as terisks. The list was prepared by church officials and approved by the first presidency. William Langton. of Salt Lake City, who several days ago testified that James Wallis. Sr., a witness who told of the endowment-bouse ceremonies: Is not to be believed under oath, was per mitted to state his reason for so de claring. David Eccles. of Ogden, testified that he bad not married Margaret Geddes, who was on the stand several weeks ago. Charles Mostyn Owens had testi fied that Mr. Eccles was reputed to be Mrs. Geddes husband. At 5 P. M. the announcement was made by the defense that one more witness would be put on the stand. An adjournment was then taken 'until tomorrow. ATTACK ON JUDGE LAC0MBE Philadelphia Lawyer Says He Delays Decision Against New York City. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. In the mall of nearly every member of the Houne of Representatives today was a let ter signed with the firm name of Watt & Dohan. .attorneys at law, Philadel phia, setting forth 12 reasons why constitutional action should be taken against E. Henry Lacombc. of the Cir cuit Court for the Southern District of New York. Chairman Jenkin, of the Judiciary committee, intends to lay the matter before that committee tomor row. PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 24. George A MODEL OF PERFECTION Combining Greatest Merit With Exceedingly Mod erate Prices. ,Like the famous Chlckerlng piano, the Hobart M. Cable may be said to have al ways been an Ideal piano. From the very beginning Its manufacturers have aimed to S reduce an Instrument that should corn ice the finest tone with perfectly reliable wearing qualities and moderate price. It Is an Instrument In which are em bodied all the essentials of a high-grade piano, no expense oc labor being spared to make It a model of perfection. The tone is so ricn and deep, the touch is so 'light and altogether' sensitive, the .mechanical construction so perfect that the most fastidious judge cannot help but pronounce it faultless. Of the Hobart M. Cable, Professor Edgar E. Coursen, one of Portland's finest and most popular musicians, has this to say: "The pianos wear well, keep in tune re markably well, and become more mellow in tone with use." The cases of Hobart M. Cable pianos are a distinctive feature In themselves, each style having an individuality of Its own. being exceedingly artistic and finely fin ished in ever' detalL Hobart M. Cable pianos are only mod erate priced and can be purchased by very moderate monthly installments by those who desire. Sold only by Ellens Piano House. 251 Washington street, corner Park. Home of Chlckerlng. Weber, Kimball pianos. W. Watt, of the law firm of Watt & Dohan. in explaining the reasons for presenting charges to Congress asking for the Impeachment of Judge E. Henry Lacombc. stated that this action was taken because of the Judge's failure to render a final decision In a suit which John Dubois, of Dubois, Pa., brought in 1SS4 against the cities of New York and Brooklyn for an Infringement upon c. patent he held for a cofferdam. It is alleged this device was used in the construction of the piers of the Brooklyn bridge. Dubois brought suit and. according to Mr. Watt, was awarded damages in the sum of 5965. 000. The case was appealed and finally reached the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, which tribunal last November sent it back to the Circuit Court. Mr. Watt says that, while 12 charges are presented to Congress, toe main allegation is that Judge Lacombe has been instrumental in preventing a final decree being handed down In the litigation. LADEONES ATTACK A TOW. American Surgeon Killed in Fight in Philippines, MANILA. Jan. 25. The town of San Francisco de Malabon. In the province of CavJte, was attacked by ladrones last night. Contract Surgeon J. A. O'Neill was killed. Anniversary of George's Book. NEW TORK, Jan. 24. The 25th anni versary of the publication of Henry George's "Progress and Poverty" was commemorated tonight at a dinner at the Hotel Astor. Representative speakers reviewed the Influence of the book and considered the probable fu ture trend of public thought and action on these subjects. Hamlin Garland pre sided and the other speakers on the subject of labor and poverty were Will iam J. Bryan. Louis F. Post. William Lloyd Garrison and Henry George, Jr. Jt was announced that a telegram had been received from Major Johnson, of Cleveland, saylh"g. that he was -111 and could not be present. . Prince Ferdlrjand to Visit KjIser, BERLIN, Jan. 24. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria will arrive here Thursday, as the guest of Emperor William and will remain In Berlin until Sunday. HOOD'S p riJUJUa J Cathartic Easy to take, easy to operate; care bilious ness, constipation, morning and sick head ache; break up colds and ward off fevers. AUdracsbU. 2S& O.LHoodCoLonraIl,H&ss. If you knew the facts about Schilling's Best, you wouldn't bother with anything else in those six lines at alL LADIES' OUTFITTERS SILVERFIELDS FOURTH AND MORRISON Annual Clearance Sale Offering's in Misses' and Children's Wear Gives every mother an opportunity to dress her little girl so that she will looK a little better than the majority, and at i. saving in price that maHes this the greatest event of the year in regard to children's wear. MISSES' $7.50 COATS $4.35 Very stylish Goats of an extra fine grade of Melton Cloth in Oxford blue, beautifully tailored, having the regular military buttons and emblems' on sleeves, 8 to 16 years; regular $7.50 coats for 4.35 MISSES' $15.00 SUITS $10.35 Stylish Walking Suits of serges, mixtures and broad cloths, in the tourist style with plaited skirt and box coat trimmed with velvet and gilt buttons; regular 15.00 value 10.35 MISSES' $10.00 COATS $4.95 A handsome line of Misses' Coats of plain blue Melton with regular military buttons and emblem sleeves, for girls from 8 to 16 years of age; regular $10.00 coats for 4.95 GIRLS' S4.50 SUITS $3.10 Buster Brown Suits of stylish shepherd's plaid, very well made and finished with silk tie, leather belt and linen collar, 8 to 16 years; regular $4.50 values for 3.10 $15.00 BOX COATS $10.35 Very stylish short Box Coats of the popular mannish effects with the fly front, velvet collar and hand some satin lining, 8 to 16 years; regular $15.00 Box Coats for 10.35 $1.50 SHIRTWAISTS 98c Handsome Waists for girls from 8 to 14 years of age, made of cassimere and mixtures and trimmed with braid and buttons; regular $1.50 waists for 9S The Greatest Showing of FINE FURS at Clearance Sale Prices This greatest saving opportunity of the year is drawing to a close. Never before and never again will such incomparable values in dependable furs be offered. Every favorite fashion in Purdom is ready for your inspection. The Greatest Showing in the West Both in extent of variety and in price. Every garsient perfect in quality, fit and workmanship. Very special prices on Fur Jackets this week. 75c NecRwear 33c A collection of the daintiest, fluffiest Neckwear for ladies' ever placed in a special sale, the latest crea tions in. Battenburg, lace, silk and chiffon collars, tailored stocks and turnovers; bows and four-in-hand ties. Never before have we offered such values as this sale includes. 75c values .. 33c 35c values 23c 25c values . .19c Lipman , Wolfe St Co. In the Men's Store Today We're proud of our Men's Store and have good reason to be. Its business is. increasing by leaps and bounds, a condition due to our unceasing efforts of always giving you theinost of style and quality for the money. Two spe cials for today. 75c Night -Shirts 45c These. Nightshirts are made of extra good quality of bleached muslin, have French felled seams, fully gusseted, yoke shoulder, are finished with fancy silk trimming. Cut full length and width; sizes 15 to 19. 50c. Suspenders 29c Made of extra good quality of webbing, have patent cantab, cast-off ends, fin ished with leather tips, and come in a wide range of neat patterns and color ings; the regular 50c quality at 29 First Agents Butterick Patterns and the Delineator SOTrimmed HatsW $2' Fifty trimmed Hats that sold as high as $8 each, go. on sale today at $2. Turbans and large shapes in blacks and colors. Women's and Children's Up to jf $2 Ready-toWear Hats at i OC An immense line of women's, misses' and children's ready to-wear Hats including all this season's choicest styles and colors Values lip to ?2, at 35c each. Up to 75c Fancy Feathers 5c A large assortment of fancy feathers, comprising wings, quills, aigrettes and many other styles, suitable for re- trimming the Winter hats. Every wanted color in the line Values to 75, to close at 5d. In the Bookstore Just received The first new book for 1095, "THE CLANSMAN," t By Thomas Dixon, Jr., author of the "Leopard's bpots." The "Llansman" is a historical romance of the "Ku Klux Clan" conspiracy which over turned the Reconstruction regime. Price 1.08 9c Music Sale9c Our great 9 Music Sale continues with practically complete assortments. Fast and furious as the selling has been since the start, the assort ment is still complete. Never was there offered such values, never was the superiority of this store as performers of printed promises better shown than in this sale event. Dress Goods Decidedly Under Value Cream Dress Goods ' AfJ r For figured brilliant ines, mohairs, armures, all-wool henriettas and crepe Egyptas, 3S inches and 40 inches wide that sold always at 6oc if? Oft For all-w.ooL voiles, mohair, brilliantines, crepe Eeyptas. etamWfeS and , mistrals 44 inches to 50 inches 1 wide, that sold for $1.00. QQft For dotted Sicilian, Utbr pohair Sicilians, all wool henriettas and voiles, gran ites and sangliers 44 inches to 48 inches wide, that sold at $L25 and $L50. Lewis and Clark Pillow Tops (With Backs.) Cravenetted Cloth $1.22 for $1.50 Cravenette in Oxford gray only the gen uine Priestley make." $1.67 for Cravenette Coverts, in olive brown and. Oxford gray 58 inches wide. $1.87 for $2.25 Cravenettes, medium weight, in all colors 'Priestley 's make. $2;29' for $2.75 Cravenettes, full line of: colors Priest ley's mate, 60 inches wide. $2.48 for $3.00. Cravenettes, plaids, black, brown and gray Priestley's make. $3.33 for $4.00 Cravenettes, silk and wool, olive, tan and Oxford Priestley's make. Black Dress Goods 9Qn For all-wool cheviots, v- storm serges, figured English mohairs and crepe alba tross 38 inches and 40 inches wide; sold always at '50c to 75c QDp For black unfinished OW worsteds, mohairs, crepe, silk and wool crepe de Paris, mohair,- novelties, "etc. .40 incheS;to 54 inches wide; sold always at $1.00 to $1.50. Cfl OO Imported mohair, S$.& prunellas, English broadcloths, mohair, melrose, mohair Sicilians and brilliant ines 44 inches to 54 inches wide; sold always at' $1.50 to $1.75. 45c One of these tops worked in IYtnj ine proper color will make a If- verv unioue eift for vour "FW- t ern friends. Display in "Wash- iuyiou-bireet window. 0 Tailored Suits Are Less The prices of women's tailor-made Suits have reached their lowest level. Never before have you been given oppor tunity to buy highest-class garments at such little prices. $20 to $27.50 Tailor-Made Snits at $13.50 S30.00 to S35.00 Tailor-Made Suits at SI 7.50 $37.50 to $45.00 Tailor-Made Suits at $21.50 Py Curtains and Curtain Materials Very Special ! 75c to $1 Madras, this week at S .50 90c to $1.25 Silk Stripe Madras, this week at 9 .55 $2.50 Art Madras on. sale this week fit -I 1 fl. $1.50 to $2.10 Scotch Madras, this 'v---f-!H9UIiy' .th,,s wee,k a $3-70 week at S .83 Tile i-00 Quality this week at 53.10 sac An xicKingr and Cretonnes, this Couch Covers Very Low . Oriental Tapestry Couch Covers, three yards long- and 60 inches wide: Tho $5.00 quality, this week at 930)5 The $6.00 quality, 'this week at $-U5 Th $7.00 quality, this week at. 5.05 week at $ .1314 Tapestries Half The $1.00 Tapestry Goods, this week. S .50 The $1.50 Tapestry Goods, this week. 8 .75 The $2.00 Tape8tryGoods, this week.Sl.00 Scotch Lace Curtains The $1.00 quality, this week at $ .79 The $1.50 quality, this week at 91.15 The $2.00 quality, this week at Sl.65 The $2.50 quality, this week at 91.0S Tde j3.ou quality, this week at 920 t jpTTai.Wolfe Co A STYLISH FUR JACKET A STYLISH FUR BOA A STYLISH FUR STOLE In fact only the correct style-in furs can be found in our establishment. Let us show you some of our ex clusive designs. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR RAW FURS H. LIEBES & CO. 288 MORRISON, PORTLAND, OR. Exclaslve Maaafactarlag Furriers J. P. PLAGEMANN, Mgr. Tutt's Pills Cure AH Liver Ills. Twenty Years Proof. Tutt's Liver Pills keep the bow els in natural motion and cleanse the system of all impurities An absolute cure for sickheadache, dyspepsia, sour stomach, con stipation and kindred diseases. "Can't do without them" R. P. Smith, Chilsburg, Va. writes I don't know how I could do without them. 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