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i'HE MORNING OREGOKIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1903. 5 DEFECTS ARE FOUND Hepburn Railroad - Rate Bil Open to Criticism. COURTSHOULD BE PERMANENT Under His Plan Judges Would Get Lower Salary Than Commissioners and Be ConstantlyTaken From Regular Court Business. OREGON! AN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Jan. 27. The Hepburn bill -will be the basis of all discussion on Interstate commerce legislation from now until the bill is passed or until the expiration of the Filty-eiffhth Congress stops further consideration of any measure of this kind. The bill had not been introduced an hour before ft number of criticisms were passed upon It- It wag pointed out that the salaries of the Commissioners were too high in comparison with those of the Judges who -would be selected to review their decisions. The Hepburn bill elves the commissioners ,000 a year, -while the Judges, being Circuit Judges of United States Courts, would receive but 57000 a year. It was stated to bo in congruous that the reviewing tribunal should receive less compensation and naturally be Inferior men to those who promulgated the order fixing rates. This could easily be remedied by increasing the salaries of the Judges. The constitution of the Court of Com merce is also stated to be in bad form and is no doubt somewhat crude. To have the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the beginning of each year se lect five Circuit Judges to act as a Com merce Court would be an innovation in the Judicial proceedings of the country. But more than that, it would interfere with cases that were pending, as the court would have cases coming over from one year to another, and there never would be a place where Judges could be removed and others selected. If a court is selected, it should be permanent and not subject to change for any pur pose whatever. Of course, this matter could be fixed up by an amendment when the bill is further considered. The bill seems to be unnecessarily long for Its purpose and there is not much doubt that its extreme length will be suf ficient to prevent any action being taken at this session of Congress. The only kind of legislation that seems possible now is that in some simple form which could be easily understood and would not necessitate great changes of the present law or establish many new rules In con nection with the railroad world. How ever, the Hepburn bill Is fairly launched and is being picked to pieces by railroad men. These men have been against any legislation whatever, and it remains to be seen whether they are strong enough to prevent anything being done. It remains almost wholly with the Presi dent. If he maintains his position and insists that there .shal be railroad legisla tion, neither the railroads nor the men who are supposed to represent them In the Senate and House can prevent ac tion. They might delay it for this Con gress, but they could not in another ses sion. WRONGS OF THE SHIPPERS. Senate Committee Hears Fruit, Veg etable and Cattlemen. , WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. The Senate committee on interstate commerce gave a hearing today on the subject of railroad legislation. Judge S. H. Cowan, of Fort Worth. Tex., advocated several amend ments to the interstate commerce act as a method of reaching combinations of railroads to fix joint rates. E. M. Ferguson, who represents fruit and vegetable shipping associations, made a brief speech in favor of the Elklns bill. He protested against discriminations In favor of concerns operating private re frigerator cars and charged that these owners get rates of from $100 to $200 less per car than other shippers. Judge Oowan, representing several cattlegrowers' associations, who was heard by the House committee, repeated charges of discrimination in carrying cattle to Northern points, saying that there was an agreement between the rail way companies which fixed joint rates between various points. Judgo Cowan said that no- cattle shipper was discrimi nated against, but competition on rates had disappeared by reason of combina tions of railroads and the rates had been advanced to many points. The Sherman law. as a means of reach ing combinations and conspiracies of that character, was held to be sufficient by Senator Elklns. He declared that the United States District Attorney could proceed under that law. Judge Cowan said he was under the impression that it was the Attorney-General who deter mined what actions should be Instituted under the Sherman law. Senator Car mack took the same view and several others said that the District Attorney sel dom brought actions except in minor cases. HIS RECORD AGAINST HIM. Savage Meets Opposition for Postmas ter at Brewster. . OREGONLaN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. Jan. 27. D. L. Gillespie has re signed as postmaster at Brewster. Wash., In favor of J. EL Savage. J. E. Bassctt Is also an aspirant for the ofllce. Savage, it Is recalled, was once United States Commissioner at Brewster, and was re moved from ottice on account of irregu larities in attesting an oath. His record has been brought to light as an argument why he should not be appointed. Repre sentative Jones Is wrestling with the problem, and will make his own selection. The Postoifice Department is consider ing the advisability of establishing a postofilce in Klickitat County, to be known as Slxprong. E. V. Chapman is an aspirant for appointment as postmas ter if the ofllce is created. SUITS BY BIG COKE COMPANY They Claim $2,500,000 From Penn sylvania Road for Discrimination. PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 27,-Suits for damages aggregating almost 52.500.tXO were brought against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in the United States Circuit Court by the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company and the Webster Coal and Coke Company, both of Pennsylvania. The suits were based on alleged discrim ination and favoritism shown competing companies by the defendant and the re fusal and neglect to furnish sufficient cars to transport the output of coal, and coke of the plaintiffs, and the failure to allow the plaintiffs certain rebates that were made to others. The suits are brought under the Interstate Commerce act WILL VOTE ON STATEHOOD. Senators Agree to Wind Up Debate on February 4. WASHINGTON. Jan. 27. Negotiations looking to fixing a time for voting on the statehood bill have practically culminated in an agreement to vote Saturday, Feb ruary 4. The opponents of Joint state hood have given their consent to the date, but it may be changed in order to ac commodate some who may still desire to speak. The first vote will probably be on an amendment admitting all the terri tories as states as they now stand, and the next eliminating Indian Territory and Arizona and admitting Oklahoma and New Mexico as states, as the boundaries are- now fixed. BATTLE IS BEGUN. (Continued from Page 1.) out firing, the Japanese being bayoneted. Kheigoutaya was bravely defended, but we finally-occupied It at 10 o'clock at night. Our cavalry pursued two regiments of Japanese dragoons which fied southeast ward. "On our left flank a detachment repulsed the Japanese and occupied a defile be tween Khandlensan and Expansan. An other detechment sent against the enemy's flank near Hldkechenk forced the Japan ese to retire and captured 200 cattle." Supplementing the foregoing, General Kuropatkln says: "From later reports It appears that, in capturing these positions, we made pris. oners of 100 Japanese. We also occupied the village of Tchitaitse, on the Him River, losing 60 men. On January 26 our troops continued the offensive against Sandepu. The Japanese attacked our po sitions near the village from the south and southeast, but were repulsed. Our cavalry participated, maneuvering against the left flank, and attacked the Japanese in the rear. Our fore then attacked San depu and at 7 P. M., after a desperate fight, with the assistance of sappers, we surmounted the strong intrenchments at Shakhe and repulsed Japanese attempts to retake them." FIERCE BATTLE IS ON. Russians Repute Attack and Capture and Burn Village. RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS. HUAN MOUNTAIN, Manchuria. Jan. 26 (6 P. M.. delayed In transmission.) After three months of quiet, the Japanese have re sumed activity, attempting to force back the Russian right wing. A stubborn fight began January 25 and is continuing today, January 26, which may be a curtain-raiser for the Spring campaign. According to reports, the Japanese attack was repulsed and a Russian counter-attack was so en ergetically pressed that a village within the former Japanese lines of some strateg ical Importance, was taken. It is ru mored that several Japanese guns were taken. There was no fighting at the center or on the left flank. The Japanese advance Is believed to have been inspired In part by the news of the Russian internal troubles. Intelligence of which reached the Russian army at dawn January 25. Following a sudden return of Winter weather, cannon began booming far west ward, and through the morning fog and mist the Japanese unexpectedly advanced. The riflemen on the Russian right flank were so vigorously employed on the fight ing line that by evening they had met the Japanese attack by a brilliant counter attack. The Japanese at once began to retire, abandoning and setting fire to a village. Throughout the night and all the day firing was heard along the line toward the Hun River in the vicinity of the vil lages of Heksutall and Lludtutun. In the center, the Japanese firing occasional shots to get the range of the Russian po sitions. The troops all along the line were under arms the night of January 25. The skies were lit up by the glare of a conflagration, evidently caused by the burning of a vil lage beyond the Shakhe River south of Pouttloff Hill. A bitterly cold wind Is blowing, snow is falling and heavy frosts prevail. SOLDIERS ANGRY WITH RIOTERS Army in Manchuria Says Reformers Should Await End of War. RUSSIAN HEADQUARTERS, HUAN MOUNTAIN, Manchuria. Jan. 27. While the news of the strike disorders and shooting at St Petersburg and other cities has not permeated the bulk of the rank and tile of the army; it has produced among the high officers feelings of de pression and Indignation that the agitators should seize a moment when the country is plunged in a foreign war and when the army Is about to enter on a decisive cam paign to precipitate disorder, and above all endanger the supply of munitions by strikes at the arsenals, and outfitting works. The time to settle family quarrels and internal troubles, it is believed here, is after the war clouds have cleared away and not when the army needs the united support of the country behind it A stirring editorial in the Manchurlan Army Messenger, the official Journal, calls on the army to perform Its appointed task regardless of occurrences at home, and thus shame the malcontents Into patriot ism. After commenting on the speed with which news, good or bad, half circles the globe and reaches the army, the article goes on: "We face the news as warriors. How ever grievous it may be, our conscience Is not clouded. The spirit with which the soldiers learn of Ills shows that they look on matters rightly and with unceasing fortitude and manliness. The stay-at-homes should understand that events now happening in St. Petersburg and Moscow only show that agitators have banded with the Intention of causing more trouble by exlctlng workmen to disturbances. These same. people not long ago said Itus sla should end the war and beg for peace. Further than this, they drive the work men to strike in order to hamper the manufacture of munitions of war. They err greatly, for even If thov hirww j delay the delivery of supplies, the Rus.- biun army oi aw.iw in tne f ar East with the means on hand will accomplish the given task. Neither machinations nor up risings will stay our work. More than at any time victory- Is ntcesary to Russia and victorv shall cnmt no mn nr- .,.. ! it cost." NEW POINT OF ATTACK. Japanese Forces to Begin Campaign Against Vladivostok. NEW YORK, Jan. 27. The railway be tween Chemulpo and Seoul is preparing to transport Sfl.00i Japanese troops, ac cording to a Herald dispatch from Seoul. Corea. The force is expected to come from Dalny. and. according to the cor respondent is likely to at once move to the northeastern coast, where. It Is ru mored, a campaign against Vladivostok will shortly be Inaugurated. The Japanese adviser from the Corean Police Department has reached Seoul, and will endeavor to reorganize the de partment along modern lines. Retrenchment of government expendi tures has been accomplished by a reduc tion of the army, the Japanese assuring Corea's national defense, and by the abolition of the Posts and Telegraph De partment, the functions of which will be performed by the Japanese Department of Communications. In Gcnsan It Is rumored also that a move north will shortly take place. Eight tieklpieces have been started from Ham heung. Russians also are unceasing -in their preparations. Forty guns are at Songjin and outh of that point A Russian transport is running regularly between Vladivostok and Songjin. bringing large quantities of ammunition and supplies of Winter clothing for the troops. FIRING ALONG WHOLE FRONT Japanese Report Russian Artillery In effective Intensely Cold Weather. GENERAL KUROKTS HEADQUAR TERS, Jan. 27, via Fusan. Regular Man churlan weather prevails tonight. In tense cold with cutting winds and swirls of snow. Sounds of battle were heard at Inter vals along the entire front this morning. The Russian artillery was feeling the whole Japanese line. It Is uncertain whether this will bring on a general engagement or not The Japanese guns refrained from replying to the Russians except on the left, where the fighting, which ceased at dark yes terday, was renewed this morning. The clouds and snow made it impossible to see more than a few hundred feet away. The Russian gunnery fire was largely guess work. Early this afternoon the firing stopped. If the Russian operations were prelim inary to a general attack, as appears pos sible, their plans were frustrated by the storms and fog. They could not have choeen a worse time. The hardships of the soldiers, camping on the plains, where there Is no shelter or fuel and but little water, are the worst yet encountered in this war. Refugees Arrive at Chefoo. CHEFOO. Jan. 27. Four junks, after encountering seven days of contrary winds and blizzard, weather, reached Chefoo to day with 170 refuges from Port Arthur, who suffered severely from exposure. There were no fatalities. Two thousand refuges are now on board a ship here, which will take them to Russia, while 500 others arc quartered ashore and are being fed at the expense of the Russian Government All the junks are now accounted for. Japan Buys American Grain. MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 27. Large orders for flour, oats and barley were placed on 'Change today for Nagasaki Jobbers. One order of flour was for 30.000 sacks, and other largo orders are being negotiated. Although the orders are placed by busi ness firms, it is well understood that they are really for tho Japanese government There is promise of a larger trade than ever In food supplies for the Orient. General Engagement Continues. BERLIN, Jau. 27. A dispatch to tho Lokal Anzelger from Mukden today, timed 9:15 A. M., says: "A general engagement began yesterday and continues today. Already the losses on both skies are considerable. The fight ing is especially heavy at the center. 'Japan Buying American Horses. LEAD. S. D.. Jan. 27. About 10.000 head of horses have been contracted for by an agent who Is said to have been act ing for the Japanese government The first consignment has left Moorcroft Wyo., where the agent has had quarters. Russian Cruiser Bound East. PORT SAID, Egypt Jan. 27. The Rus sian cruiser Irtish, flying the naval flag of Russia, mounting ten guns, fitted with a wireless telegraph apparatus, and hav ing on board a crew of 223 officers and men, arrived here today from Llbau. HE 0A2TT BE DBIVEH OUT. Peabody Will Fight Contest to the Conclusion. DENVER, Jan. 27. Ex-Governor James H. Peabody denied today a report that he Intended to withdraw his contest for the Governorship, or that he had been approached with " any proposition for a compromise. "i'ou couldn't drive me out of this con test with a pack of bloodhounds." said the ex-Governor. "I entered the contest with a determination to probe the frauds to the bottom, and I will be there at the finish. If the Legislature. In joint ses sion, declares me elected, I shall take my Heat If It declares Mr. Adams elected, I shall gracefully step down." At the hearing before the joint com mittee today- six handwriting exports re ported on ten Denver precincts. Accord ing to their opinions 739 out of 2S24 bal lots examined wore written by two or three persons Depositions from Lafayette. Pueblo and Trinidad were filed with the committee today, as well as a number of depositions from Denver people, who allege they wit nessed fraud on election day. A witness from the county poor farm, which Is In Adams County, was put on the stand tonight. He testified that 16 Inmates of the farm. Including himself, were registered In Denver and voted here on election day. On cross-examination, he said he had left the farm and hud lived In Denver since November 19 or 20. When asked who was paying his board In Den ver, he replied: "The Republican party." Three more experts reported on ballot boxes tonight They found a total of 133 ballots out of 756 were written by one roan. This makes a total of S72 alleged fraudulent ballots out of 35S0 reported on today. Niedringhaus Still Losing. JEFFERSON CITY. Mo.. Jan. 27. The tenth ballot for United States Sonator to succeed Francis M. Cockrell was taken today without result, and both branches adjourned until Monday. The ballot resulted: Cockrell, 63: Nied ringhaus, 61; Kerens, 12; Wilson, L Nineteen pairs were announced. NO CLEW TO CRACKSMEN. Robbers Who Robbed Jefferson-Street Station Remain at Large. Detectives have secured no clews to the identity of the robers who dy nnmited the safe In the Jefferson street depot of the Southern Pacific Company at midnight Thursday, when money and checks were taken. Two suspects wre arrested at Newberg, but Detective Kerrigan, who went there yesterday, telephoned back they were the wrong men. They are alleged to be the men who recently burglarize! a. local hardware store, and will be re turned for investigation. Do Not Expect to Import Sugar. WASHINGTON. Jan. 27. In the absence of Secretary Taft, who was to have given testimony In favor of the Curtis bill re ducing the tariff on Philippine sugar and tobacco before the House committee on ways and means today. Colonel Edwards, chief of the Insular Bureau of the War Department, and Colonel Colton. Col lector of the Port of Hollo, spoke for the measure. Colonel Colton said that In advocating a reduction of the duties on sugar the Philippine producer was seeking simply to have the price of sugar in the archipelago fixed In New York, and not subject to the dictates of Chinese mer chants. It was not Intended or believed that any Philippine sugar would come to the United State as a market. If the Orient could be found favorable. General Christian T. Christensen. NEW YORK. Jan. 27. A cable dispatch announcing the death of General Chris tian T. Christensen. of Brooklyn, at Co penhagen. Denmark, was received today. General Christensen served throughout the Civil War and participated In the first and last battles of the long strug gle. Burglars Steal Films. Goods to the value of WOO were stolen from the office of EL J. Arnold. In the Washington building, Wednesday night The theft was reported to the police yes terday and Detective Day is working -on the case. The property consisted prin cipally of films. A GUARANTEED CUBE FOR PILES. Itchlnr. Blind. Bleedlnr or Protruding Pile. Your drcccisl will refund moary It Paza Oint ment falls to care you la 6 to 11 days. SOc TISZA IS DEFEATED Hungarian Premier Is Hope lessly in Minority, IMPEACHMENT IS PROPOSED Immense Gains of Kossuth's Party In Elections-Andrassy Will Probably ' Head New Government Fate of Monarchy Involved. VIENNA. Jan. 27. All reports from Budapest indicate that the defeat of the government In the elections Is greater than was at first thought. Premier TIsza is expected to come to Vienna after the last polling day to tender the resignation of himself and the Cabinet to the Em peror. After being in power since the establish ment of the Ausglelch (an arrangement for the division of expenses for purposes common to both Austria and Hungary), In 1S67, the Liberals have suffered their first defeat. The gains of the Kossuthlsts are equally surprising to friends and foes, and the result Is so astonishing that no one appears prepared to discuss the pos sibilities of the situation. It Is generally agreed that the elections will have an important bearing upon the dual monarchy. The Kossuthists gained altogether 5S seats. None of their prominent leaders was defeated, while the Liberals lost their foremost champions. The opposition se cured 171 seats out of 31S, results so far known. One hundred and eighteen of these are members of the Kossuth party. There Is uncertainty regarding who the new Premier will be If Premier Tisza should resign. It is probable that Count Julius An drassy will be summoned to form the new Cabinet It Is an extremely difficult situ ation for Emperor Francis Joseph. The Kossuth party held a meeting to night and decided to Impeach Premier Tisza and Herr Perzcel for alleged viola tion of the constitution In connection with the Lex Daniel. ROUVIER DECLARES POLICY. Will Follow Lines Combes Laid Down, and Is Voted Confidence. PARIS, Jan. 25. The Rouvler Ministry held Its first formal council at the Elysee Palace today under the presidency of President Loubct Premier Rouvler sub mitted his declaration of policy, which was approved. Later the Premier pre sented the declaration to Parliament. It follows the policy of the late Premier Combes, the main features being an In come tax, the separation of church and state, worklngmen's pensions and a re duction of the term of military service, with declarations severely condemning the system of secret reports of the lives of army officers, which brought about tho downfall of the Combes Cabinet The first actual work of the new Cabi net was Its approval of the dismissal of Commandant Rcgnlcourt from the Legion of Honor for making secret re ports and relieving General Pclgne from membership in the Superior Council of War for similar reports. Foreign Minister Delcasse reported that the situation In Morocco has greatly Im proved. An unexpected Incident occurred In the Chamber of Deputies while M. Rouvler was reading the declaration of policy of the new Ministry. Tho declaration con tained a favorable reference to the active observance of the Franco-Russian alli ance. As the Premier made this an nouncement he was Interrupted by cries from the Extreme Left of "Down with the Czar!" mingled with cries of "Assas sins!" The President of the House. M. Doumer, suppressed the demonstration, declaring amid applause that the Cham ber would not listen to such words. During the debate on the general policy of the government M. Rouvler said, rela tive to the separation of church and state: "Separation was not a part of the orig inal programme of the Combes cabinet, but only arose through special circum stances. If separation Is made, it Is well we should understand It thus. While re serving the rights of the state and re specting the liberty of conscience of Cath olics, wc would like to accomplish It with unanimity. The government will not oppose the separation, but It Is best first to discuss the income taxi" After a spirited debate with reference to secret reports, M. Berteaux. Minister of War, defended the dismissal of offi cers, which, he said, was necessary la the Interest of discipline. M. Delcasse, amid constant Interrup tions from Socialist members, replied to criticisms of the government's attitude regarding the Franco-Russian alliance, contending that It had been greatly bene ficial to France. A motion placing the debate on separa tion of church ana state immediately alter the Income tax was rejected. M. Sarrien then presented a general vote of confidence that the government would realize the reforms declared In the pro gramme announced by Premier Rouvier, which was carried. The result Is a dis tinct success for the ministry. ROME. Jan. 27. Premier Rouvler's statement of the policy of the new French Cabinet has produced a moderately favor able impression at the Vatican, as it is felt that the course of the French gov ernment toward the religious associations will be less harsh than under the Combes Cabinet LARGEST DIAMOND FOUND. South Africa Goes Wild Over a Stone Worth $4,000,000. JOHANNESBURG. Transvaal. Jan. 27. The largest diamond ever discovered has been found near Pretoria. The stone -neighs 3u32 carats, and Is said to be a pure white diamond of good quality. It is locally valued at S3,5tw.tO0 to U.teXOW. The famous Kohlnoor, which Is valued at SGOO.OCW. weighs 123 carats, though It is said to have weighed SCO before It was cut There Is Immense excitement here and at Pretoria as a result of the discovery. RUSSIA YIELDS THE POINT. Agrees to American Form of Arbitra tion Treaty. ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 27. The ex change of signatures of the Russian and American arbitration treaty within a few days Is expected to follow Foreign Minu ter Lamsdorff reply, forwarded today through Ambassador McCorxnlck. to Sec retary Hay's representations regarding the risk -of difficulty in the ratification by the Senate of any treaty departing from the original Franco-British model. The difficulties, as alleged by Mr. Hay. are thoroughly appreciated, and Russia, belns anxious to consummate the treaty, has decided not to Insist upon the form of the treaties which she has already negotiated with Belgium and Norway and Sweden in addition to the United States. DONT ADMIT THEY ARE WRONG German Mineowners Deny That In terpretation of Backdown. ESSEN, Prussia. Jan. 27. The coal mine owners object to Interpretation of their resolution of yesterday, wherein they agreed to accept the Judgment of the Gov ernment Commission on the workmen's claims as a change from their previous attitude or as acknowledgment that the workmen are In the right. The mme ownera association desired b? the reso lution to clear away public misunder standing "and to repeat tha assurances tho association had already given that Its members so fully believed in the soundness of their position that they are willing to abide by the Government Com mission's decision. Notwithstanding this explanation. It is well known that the mine owners have modified their stiff position and recognize that they are unable to maintain an un compromising attKude against the Gov ernment and public opinion. Although this Is the situation, it will take much time to effect an actual settlement PRINCE EITEL NO BETTER. Kaiser Watches Anxiously Progress of His Son's Illness. BERLIN, Jan. 27. Emperor William was standing at the window of his work room in the palace at 7 o'clock this morn ing to hear the reveille of the guard, which occurs yearly on this day. the an niversary of His Majesty's birth, the guard passing at the saluting step the en tire length of Unter den Linden avenue. The Emperor today commissioned Prince Eltel Frlcdrlch a captain. The evening bulletin from the sickroom of Prince Eltel Indicates no marked change. POTSDAM, Prussia. Jan. 27. The phy sicians of Prince Eltel Frledrich issued the following bulletin at 9 A. M.: "The Prince was disturbed during the first part of the night by high fever and recurring coughing. Thl3 morning his skin Is somewhat moist. Temperature, 102: pulse. 112; respiration, 23. Tho Prince takes somewhat more nourish ment." The Lokal Anzleger says Prince Eltel Frledrlch's right lung Is also affected, and that his condition Is very serious. IT PUZZLES RUSSIA. Can't Understand How Conference Can Decide Neutrality Question. ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 27 tf:01 P. M.) At the Foreign Office today the Associated Press was informed that the proposition from Secretary Hay to submit the ques tion of the violations of Chinese .neutral ity to International arbitration had not been received. The officials were rather nonplussed at the suggestion, declaring they could not understand how It was possible under the present circumstances to adjust such a question b such means. Tombs of Medieval Queens Found. NEW YORK, Jan. 27. Excavations, due to the initiative of the Mayor of Alexan dria, have resulted, cables the. Herald's correspondent In Rome, in the discovery of the tombs of the wives of Emperor Frederick II, Yolanda of Jerusalem, and Isabella d'Angleterre- The tombs are remarkably fine examples of the art of tho 13th century. (Frederick H, King of Sicily, was grand son of Frederick I Barbarossa of Ger many, and son of the Emperor Henry VI. Ho reigned from 1215 to 1246, when he was deposed by his subjects. New Cabinet In Spain. MADRID, Jan. 27. King Alfonso has sanctioned the following new Ministry or ganized by Marquis Villavorde: Premier, Marquis Villavorde: Minister of Finance. Garcia AHx: Minister of the Interior, Senor Bcsada: Minister of For eign Affairs. Senor Villa Urrutla: Minis ter of Justice. Senor Ugarte; Minister of Instruction. Senor Lacierva: Minister of Marine, Senor Cobuan; Minister of War, Senor Montltlgul; Minister of Agriculture, Senor Vadillou. No Damage by Nicaraguan Volcano. 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SPECIAL HOME TKEATMENT. If you cannot call, write us. Always Inclose ten 2-cent stamps for reply. OFFICE HOURS t a A. 31. to 8 P. M. SUNDAYS. 10 to 2 ONLY. THE OR. KESSLER, St. Louis ?ueSand Dispensary Cor. i'econd and Yamhill Streets, Portland. Or. I. W. HARPER WHISKEY '"ON EVERY TONGUE." A sweet breath from sun-kissed fields of golden grain; nectarized by perfect distillation; enriched, ripened and mellowed by old age. Sold by leading dealers everywhere. BERNHEIM DISTILLING CO., Louisville, Ky. W. C. CAMP, Sales rajui. Portland Hotel. PortJaad. O rexes. CONSUMPTION Divine, and Editor of the Restored to Health and Pure Malt Whiskey. - nno Jlbf feu osBBMnttaa. -mmH 1 WEEK We treat successfully all private ner vous and chronic diseases of men. also blood, stomach, heart, liver, kidney and throat troubles. We cure SYPHILIS twithout mercury) to stay cured forever. In CO to 60 days. We remove STRIC TURE, without operation or pain, in 15 lays. We stop drains, the result of self-abuse, immediately. We can restore the sexual vigor of any man under 50 by means at local treatment peculiar to ourselves. We Cure Gonorrhoea in a Week The doctors of thl3 institute are all regular graduates, have, had many years' .vruiHniK. hni-o hnon known in Portland . i; aiU havo a -raniitnHnn tn main tain and -win undertake no case unless' certain cure can be effected. ..no.lntm sit rlisrm nn tpp Consulta Louis Dispensary Medical DISEASES OP MEN HYDROCELE NERVOUS DEBILITY BLOOD POISON, RUPTURE, KID NEY AND URINARY DISEASES and all diseases and weaknesses of men. due to in heritance, habits, excesses, or the result of speclnc u is eases. Every man who Is afflicted owes It to himself and his posterity to get cured safely ana positively, without leaving any blight or weakness in his sys tem. We make no misleading statements or un businesslike propositions to the afflicted in order to secure their patronage. The many years of our suc cessful practice in Portland prove that our methods of treatment are safe and certain. Call at our offices or write, and if we find that you cannot be cured we will NOT accept your money L'.NDUIl ANY CONDITIONS; and If we and you are curable we will guarantee a SAFE AND POSITIVE CUUE In the shortest possible time, without injuri