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THE MORNIKG. OiiEG"ONXA SATURDAY, MARCH- 4, 1905. N FU LL RETREAT Russians to Make Stand at Tie Pass. IF, NOT DRIVEN FURTHER Will Hold. -Mukden .Unless " Oyama'srPlan Wins, LEFT -AND CENTER BEATEN Japanese .Draw ;Near Mukden, and . Camp FpIIowere Stampede Rus alan Positions Are Taken by Fierce Bayonet Charge. BPECIAX. CABLE. TOKIO, March 4. 'While a few offi cial dispatches from the army before Mukden have been received, nothing 5xas been given; out officially. Other re ports state th the Japanese attack against the Russian left and center has been entirely successful. The right wing of the Russians has held so far, but it is believed that, on account of other re verses, it Is only a question of a few hours until General Kuropatkln's whole army will be in "flight before the victo rious Japanese. The Russian General's objective is to reach Tie Pass in the hope of establish ing another line of defense there. The elaborate and complete campaign planned by Marshal Oyama, if carried out exactly as outlined, will make this extremely difficult of fulfillment, how ever. It Is probable that Mukden must be entirely abandoned by the Russians or that they must face surrender event ually. From the front have come reports of continued heavy fighting last night. The heavy cannonading could be plainly heard and the greatest confusion reigns in Mukden, according to the latest re ports. Every means of transportation is being utilized by the people, who are hurrying away before the Japanese. Heavy artillery firing has been the feature of the fighting again, the Japan ese continuing to hide their movements under the smoke of the large guns. The attacks developed under this cover and during the night time have been fierce and In most cases effective. THEY ADMIT THEY ARE BEATEN Russians Will Maks Another Stand at Tie Pass. SPECIAI CABLE. BT. PETERSBURG, March t It is now generally admitted that after the long and heavy battle which has been waging before Mukden, General Kuropatkin has been forced to abandon at least a part of his most advanced position under the fierce attack of the enemy. The next stand will probably be made at Tie Pass and little doubt is expressed of the ability of the Russian commander to bring his forces safely from the scene of the pres ent conflict and firmly establish himself In a new position. The retirement of the Russians in the face of superior numbers has only come after the fiercest kind of fighting and was necessitated by the successful attack of the Japanese forces on their left wing. Part of the Russian forces have repeat edly resisted every attack of the enemy and probably could hold their position against the Japanese indefinitely. The success of the Japanese on the left, how ever, has made the retirement of hitherto invincible divisions necessary. The attempt of the enemy to turn Gen eral Kuropatkin's right failed. The troops have retired, however, before the Jap anese In good order and now occupy a po sition on almost a line with Mukden, ac cording to the latest reports. General Kuropatkin, It is understood, is now de voting himself to leading a general re tirement of his army to a new position and news of the successful accomplish ment of this action is expected at any time. That the task is difficult. In view of the rapid advance of the Japanese on the left, is acknowledged, but supreme confidence in the ability of General Kuro patkin to accomplish the feat is ex pressed. WON BY FIGHT WITH BAYONETS Japanese Occupy Chantan and Nine Miles of Russian Right. GENERAL. OKITS HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD. March 2, 10 A. M.. via Fusan (Delayed in transmission.) At dawn today the Japanese occupied Chantan after a desperate fight with bayonets. At 10 o'clock last evening the Japan ese penetrated the Russian linos on the Likaka River, opposite Chantan. and at 2 o'clock this morning they occupied neighboring villages. A detachment V took Fetaltsz. seven miles east of Chan tan, before daybreak, and the left wing ocupled "Wuaputsz on the Nengio River, northeast of Chantan. Altogether the Japanese have occu pied nine miles of the Russian right's position. PUTILOFF HILL STORM CENTER Hall of Shell Followed by Abortive Infantry Attacks. SAKHETUN, Manchuria. March S. Stubborn lighting has been in progress all day long- Four Japanese divisions are abou,t 11 miles west of Mukden. The Jap ancse today made two Infantry attacks on Putiloff Hill, but were repulsed. They have, resumed the bombardment of the hill. The Japanese attacked the Russian extreme left wing at two points as well as at iGauto Pass, where xluring the morn ing the fortifications previously aban doned were . recaptured by the Russians. The 'bombardment of the Russian posi tions, on the left and right flanks continued while the Japanese swept Putiloff Hill wilhf about 2300 'shells from siege guns and mortars, the latter projectiles being rec ognizable by their explosive powers and massive splinters. Towards evening the Japanese advanced on the .right ,wlng, where ""stubborn fight ing continues. -Though' the Japanese" are pushing forward on the left bank of the Hun River, the Russians are maintaining a stubborn defense. The four Japanese di visions engaged in" the turning movement of the Russian right on the Llao River today reached Swanipu, about 11 miles west of Mukden, but Russian reinforce ments were sent out and checked the ad vance. A Japanese attack on the positions east of Erdagou at 4 o'clock this morning was repulsed. "Under cover of the artillery fire and a mist, the Japanese opened an Infantry attack pn Putiloff HU1 at 7 o'clock this morning, but were beaten off by the deso lating flro of the Russian guns. A second attack at noon was similarly repulsed, after which the Japanese resumed the bombardment of the hill with siege guns, preparatory to making a fresh assault. General Nbgi',s Port Arthur veterans are participating in the present fighting. The losses on both sides are heavy, but the results are indecisive. The report that a detachment of Japan ese cavalry has appeared at Sin Mln Tin is confirmed. DRAWING NEAR TO MUKDEN Japanese Close Train and Bankrupt Dealers In Contraband. NIUCHWANG, March 3, 10 P. M., via Tientsin. The Japanese have occupied the first Russian station east of the Llao River. The Mukden trail is closed and persons who have invested thous ands of dollars in contraband goods are threatened with bankruptcy. It Is reported that there is a largo Russian force at, the second station east of Llao. TURN TO THE WINNING SIDE German Bankers Now Ready to Lend Japan Money. SPECIAL CABLE. BERLIN. March S. German banks are now prepared to furnish Japan with monoy, according to information from re sponsible quarters. It is ascertained that the Deutsche Bank, the Fatherland's great International institution, which Is closely allied to the Kaiser's government, is making active secret arrangements to supply the Mikado's next foreign loan. It is explained that the money may bo furnished through other channels, but that the actual source will be Berlin. "While the directors of the "bank say that the story is without foundation, they are excessively anxious to know how the news got out. No Japanese loans have hitherto been placed in Germany, but a bank official said this morning: "Of course It Is Impossible to tell when it may be." It is an open secret that domestic un rest and military failure have given the Czar's credit a rough Jolt in the German market, which has long been surfeited with Russian securities. The German bankers seem to be beginning to share Germany's military opinion that the Jap anese have as good as won the war and that the Mikado's loans are already good Investments and are destined to be still better in the future. . WOUNDED POUR INTO MUKDEN Japanese Make "Night Attacks, and Both Sides Lose Heavily. MUKDEN, March 3 A ceaseless artil lery fire Is heard ten miles southward. The roaring of the guns is becoming more distinct every hour. The Russian losses during the last five days have been heavy. The wounded are streaming through Mukden northward, the hospital train service being infinitely better than at the time of the battle of tho Shakhe River. Great confusion prevails In this city, every' means of transport out of Mukden being used. Night attacks are again the feature of the Japanese tactics. During last night almost a corps of Infantry was hurled against General Bieldering's right flank, and for hours the men fought In the darkness, the Japan eso using hand grenades with terrible effect. The butch ery on both sides was frightfuL General Rennenkampffs troops acquit ted themselves brilliantly, contesting the passes southeast for three days. They fought continuously, the Japanese press ing them on all sides, with heavy odds in favor of the Japanese. On Thursday night the corps lost about 1S00 men, of which number 14 were officers. Over 10W wounded men have already ar rived here. The brunt of the fighting fell on General Danlloffs division and Gen eral Lubauln's division, which held the heights of Tomous Mountain. They wero attacked last nignt and the position twice changed hands, but morning found it still In the possession of the Russians. Thus far General Renncnkampff has success fully barred tho way of General Kurokl's columns. WITHDRAWING ' TO TIE PASS Kuropatkin Fights Rear-Guard Ac tion as He Retreats. ST. PETERSBURG. March 3 (5:30 P. M.). According to tho latest Information from the front, tho battle is now general, and of the most desperate character. The losses have been exceedingly heavy on both sides during the preliminary fighting. Although It is not officially ad mitted, It Is regarded as certain that General Kuropatkin is directing all his efforts to the withdrawal of his armies to Tie Pass It Is now practically a rear guard action, but the task of extricating himself is proving very difficult The Japanese have not only driven In bis left, but a column Is already reported to have crossed the Hun River east of Fushun. At the same time the Japanese are press ing the Russian center under cover of the fire of their siege guns, and General Kuropatkin la gradually retiring before the Japanese advance. The efforts of the Japanese to envelope the Russian right wing have been unsuccessful, but It has been forced back almost on a line with Mukden. Two Russian divisions were dispatched to head off the wide flanking column ad vancing from tho Llao River toward Sin Mln Tin. about 30 miles west of Mukden, but according to the latest reports they were too late, the Japanese having en tered tho town yesterday. No official figures regarding the losses are obtainable, but according to unofficial reports the Russian losses up to last night wore nearly 7000 men. General Rennonkampff particularly dis tinguished himself during the fighting In tne mountain passes southeast of Mukden. KUROPATKIN CLAIMS SUCCESS Attack on Putiloff Hill Repulsed and Heights of Tonaguchen Held. ST. PETERSBURG, March 3. A dis patch from General Kuropatkin, dated March 2, says: "Our detachment at Oubenepusa holds Its position. The commander of the ad vance guard, Nojelko, has been killed. A dotachment on the right flank near Kudaza has repulsed an attack by the Japanese, whose losses are enormous. One company was annihilated. "The heights . commanding the entire plain near Tonaguchen. after alternately changing hands, havo been definitely .oc cupied by our troops. , "The Japanese attack on our right flank has been repulsed. "At 7 A. M. the Japanese advanced on Putiloff Hill, but were repulsed. Our losses were Insignificant" Sunken Russian Ships Useless. CHICAGO. March 3. A Hong Kong special to tho Chicago Dally News says: Reports from Port Arthur state that 43 of the sunkeaRussian vessels. In the har bor are useless. The Russians exploded dynamite In both the forward and aftjr holds. and in the engine-roqm. The ma chinery and magazines were destroyed by a number of gunsTlugged and burst In the muzzles. MAY BE A ST. PAUL SGH EHE RAILROAD BUILDING ALONG ITS ROUTE TO COAST. Owners Say They Are Building for Themselves, but Admit Road Fol lows St. Paul Route. CHICAGO, March 3. (Special.) A report was current today, but uncon firmed that the St Paul is back of thd Incorporation of the White River Val ley Railway Company, organized to ex tend the St Paul's lines to the Coast The company has been authorized to build from Deadwood to Chamberlain at a cost of $7,000,000. The capital stock is S50.000.000 and the incorporators are a L. Branson, of Mitchell; M. C. Betts, of Mount Vernon, S. D.: Edgar Banc roft, James P. "Wheelan and Charles E. Soule, of Chicago. "Work upon the new construction has already begun In the vicinity of Deadwater, west of Ameri can Island. St Paul officials here refuse to con firm the rumor, but it is understood In the "West that the new company is a St Paul project Edgar A. Bancroft, one of the Incorporators, denied to night that any railroad was back of the project He said: "Several men of means are going to build a railroad up there, believing that IN TOMORROWS OREGONIAN WEDDING PRESENTS A OOMEDY OF TODAY. An uncommonly clever social satire by "Virginia Niles Leeds, who has become a regular contributor to The Sunday Oregonian. Everyone -who has given or received a wedding present "will enjoy the conversation of Dick and Daisy on the eve of their marriage. FAMILIES OP IMPERIAL POWEBr-OAENEGIE. As the third article of this series. Dexter Marshall tells, of the Steel King philanthropist the freest-handed multi-millionaire the -world has ever known. He began .work when he was 11 and earned $L20 a week. STORIES OP REAL UPE STRANGER .THAN. FICTION. This is a modern tale of manliness involving almost remarkable sacrifice, every part of which is true, except' the names. FOR THE HOME DRESSMAKER. This department tomorrow js devoted io.,the new leg-o '-mutton sleeve with complete directions how to make it. There are some valuable practical hints as to how a waist should be finished. TALES FROM DICKENS. "Nicholas Niekleby" is tho source from which Hallie Enninie Rives drew a story for tomorrow. Old boys and girls who read Dickens a generation ago will revive pleasant memories by fol lowing these tales, while youngsters will be delighted. COLLEGE LIFE OF A STANFORD WOMAN. r One of the five hundred fair students paints a picture of the social life of the university. She describes the attitude of the men toward the Stanford girl. HOW THE OTHER HALF OF THE WORLD LIVES. Mr. Burton gives a glimpse of city life in Brussels, and tells of 150,000 dogs used as draft animals. OREGON STATE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES. Iortraits of officers of the new organization, together with an article telling of its purposes and its field of endeavor. RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES. "The Mystery of the Solitary Cyclist," is the subject for :A. Conan Doyle's story. Tn plot it departs from London crime and involves as victim a young woman of fine'character. JOTTINGS OF OLD LLM JUOKLLN. Opie Bead's philosopher discourses on the "Rebel" and the "Yankee." ALL THE NEWS AND THE CUSTOMARY DEPARTMENTS. It Is a good business proposition. As present no one Is back of it except our selves. The road will be for sale to any one who desires -to use It. Yes, It is in line with the route that a St. Paul extension would be likely to take, and oven the Northwestern might uso It." "Isn't tho capital stock larger than would be required to build where the present charter permits construction? was asked. "Tho Incorporation is large enough to permit the company to build a long line if desired." MAY REQUIRE REGULAR SIEGE Russian Positions Strongly Defended Against Japanese Big Guns. TOKIO, March 3 (5 1. M.). Reports from the headquarters of the Maxfchurlan army say that the Japanese bombard ment of the main Russian positions con tinues. The Japanese are using heavy guns. Many of the Russian positions are strongly defended, and it Is thought that siege methods may bo necessary to reduce them. Bombarding With Big Guns. GENERAL OKU'S HEADQUARTERS, March 1, Noon, via Fusan. (Delayed In transmission.) The Japanese " this morning opened a terrific bombard ment, the entire line using enormous guns, tho heaviest yet used. The Jap anese lire was directed against the Rus sian defenses of tho villages on both sides of the railway and great damage was done. One hundred guns of all sizes took part In the -bombardment. The Russian guns were quiet for th first timo in mdnths. Evidently they were unable to respond. The Japanese are swinging north, taking position. The main force this morning, with tho troops on the cast bank of the river Hun. advanced under the cover of a heavy bombardment on Chantan and neighboring villages, reaching a point 100 metres from the Russian trenches. They are now hold ing the position awaiting a favorable opportunity to attack. Japanese Block Flanking Plan. GENERAL OKU'S HEAD QUARTERS, Feb. 2S 5 P. M.. (Delayed in trans mission.) The Russians have been very active for several days, evidently expecting the Japanese to move. That portion of the Japanese line lying west of the railway has been continuously bombarded night and day with heavy guns, as well as field guns. The left wing, following the example of the extreme right, moved forward, driving In the outposts and occupying a line running from Shotzemun to Kalama on the east bank of the Llao River, 12 miles north of the Shakho Rlvr. This completely blocked any attempt of the Russians to turn the Jap anese left. Blockade-Runner Caught in Ice. TOKIO. March 3. The commander of the Japanese warship which seized, the Severus reports as follows: J "On the morning of February 23, while at sea off Hokkaido, we pursued the Ger man steamer Severus, bound for Vladivos tok with coal. Ice prevented the warship from approaching the Severus, and held 1 both ships, whjch were enveloped and dis- ailed by ice. and drifted seaward all that night. The next morning we captured her." The unknown steamer recently reported to be held In the Ice between -the Islands of Kunashlri and- KoKkaido continues drifting about The Japanese guardships are unable to approach her. Manifesto Not Drawn In Council. LONDON, March 4. The correspondent at St. Petersburg of the Daily Telegraph asserts that the Import of the Imperial manifesto to the people was not debated In council or submitted to any responsible advisor, but was drafted In secret by Gen eral Pobtedonostseff, Procurator-General of the Holy Synod, and discussed only among the Procurator, the Emperor and the Dowager Empress, and then pub lished, to the amazement of everybody. Czar Calls Council of War. ST. PETERSBURG. March 3. Con firmation has been received of the re port that Emperor Nicholas has sum moned a council. Including Generals Sakharoff. Dragomlroff and Roop to discuss the Grippenberg and Kuropat kin Incident and the situation at the front in general. Japanese Take Penslhu Heights. TOKIO, March 2 (6 P. M.).-The fol lowing report has been received from the field headquarters of the Manchuria ar mies: "The enemy in front of our forces In the direction of Singchlng appears to be gradually receiving reinforcements. "Our Penslhu force has captured the enemy's positions on tho eastern heights of Kaotal Pass, and at Changkou, which Is two miles east of Tungkou Mountain. "In the direction of the Shakho River the enemy In front of our forces made a small night attack, which we repulsed. "The enemy on tho right bank of the Han River made a heavy counter attack on Chenchlehpao and Its western districts towards the river, but the attack was entirely repulsed. "We have driven the enemy from Cbangtang and Sufangtai." HATCHET BURIED AT BAKU. But Celebration Today Is Expected. to Cause More Slaughter. BERLIN, March 4 The Lokal Anzel ger's Baku correspondent gives the num ber killed in the riots between Armenians and Tartars at S00. The belligerents, the report says, have now burled the hatchet, but an exodus from the city is In prog ress, because it is feared trouble will be resumed today, when demonstrations aro announced in celebration of the liberation of the serfs. The people aro disregarding the orders forbidding the carrying of arms; Six bat talions of troops have arrived. Russian Positions Taken. WASHINGTON. March 3. The follow ing cablegram from Tokio under today's date was received at the Japanese Lega tion today: "Our detachment in the direction of Pen slho captured on March 2 the enemy's po sition near Changkou. and tho heights north of Kaotailln. In tho direction of Ehaho the enemy made strong counter at tacks on tho district extending from Cbenchlephao to Hanbo, but was repulsed. Tho enemy at Changtan and Shufangtal also dispersed." Shooting Disturbs Slumbers. BATOUM, Caucasus, March 3. Last night was disturbed by fusillades in sev eral quarters. A number of residents awoke this morning to find their doors marked with red crosses. Rumors of Mutiny Among Poles. ST. PETERSBURG, March 3. Ugly ru mors of mutiny among some of the Polish regiments at .the front aro In circulation, but they are not confirmed. Brltt and Nelson May Be Matched. SAVANNAH, Ga.. March 3. Letters left Eavannah tonight addressed to the man agers or Jimmy Brltt and Battling Nel son, making a liberal offer to the fight ers to pull off their next fight In Savan nah. Block Burned In Nevada Town. RENO. Nev March 3. A -whole block in the heart of Gardenerville, Nev., was burned today. The loss will be about $10,000; insurance. $10,000. Nothing to Tear. The question of Injurious substances In medicines which has teen ajritatins: the minds of many people, does not concern those who use Chamberlain's Conch Rem edy. Mothers need have no hesitancy la continuing to give it to ineir ntue ones, as it contains absolutely nothing in jurious. This remedy Is not only perfectly saie to give to smaii cmiaren. out is a medicine of great worth and merit. It has - world-wide reputation for Its cure of coughs, colds and croup, and can al ways be relied upon. For sale by all druggists. TELLS THE FACTS (Continued trotn First Pagw.) was S2.S1 per hundredweight for January to June. 1WE; for July to December. 1302; $2.14 far January to June. 1S08; $2.41 for the second hair of 1003, and $2.33 for the first half of 1901. That conditions la 1002 were about normal, and that cattle prices for 1003 and 1904 cannot fairly be, compared -with that year. The great prosperity of the country from 1S30 to 1002 has partly lead to a considerable increase. In the per capita consumption of beef. The practical failure of the corn crop of 1001 Induced many cattle-feed em to send their stock to market la poor condition, thus reducing the average weight per head, and the average percentage of dressed beef to live -weight. As a result, while the total number of cattle slaughtered at five leading "Western packing centers during the first half of 1002 decreased only about 1 per cent as compared -with the first half of 1901, the total live weight of the catUe slaughtered Is computed to have decreased -J .3 per cent, and the computed dressed weight de. creased considerably more. In this connection the report says: In the face of the strong demand, the price of cattle was forced to the highest level ever known. The high prices of beef, which caused so much complaint among consumers at this time, were attributable wholly to those abnor mal cattle prices. In 1003 the price of cattla fell very sharply, chiefly because of a large Increase In the supply. The number of catUo killed In flva leading Western markets during the first half of 1903 was more than IS per cent greater than, during the first half of 1002, and on account of the Increased size of the cattle, the quanUty of beef produced increased 22 per-cent. In tho second half of 1003, the quantity of beef derived from eatUe killed at the seme markets was about 10 per cent great er than In the corresponding period of 1002. Under these conditions the price of beef. In stead, of remaining at the high level of 1002. fell during 1003 by a larger absolute amount, and by about the sum percentage, as the price of cattle. That the six leading packing companies espe cially discussed are apparently not overcap italized. That 'the' percentage of profit on the gross volume- of business. Including hog and sheep products and other minor commodities, is comparatively m!n In the 'case of Swift and Co., during' the three years'. 1902. 1803 and 1004, the profits have In -no -case exceeded 2 per cent of the total sales. In the case of the Cudahy Packing Company for 1004, the net profit was l.S per cent of the total sales; la 1002, It was 2.3 r cent. That the profit of private car lines in the parking industry on mileage Is a very literal one, approximate computations indicating a net return of from 14 per cent to about 17 per cent. Reckoning on the basis of dressed beef transported, however, this profit would add but little to the cost of such beef to the consumer, the net profit from the mileage of private cars' being computed at not more than 4 oents per 100 pounds of beef, or say 25 cents per head or cattle. Extent of Trust's Control. The statement already made that the six large concerns mentioned slaughtered in 1903 only about 45 per cent of the total cattle killed In that year Indicates- very clearly the exist enco of active compeUUon by other concerns, at least In many places. This is chiefly ex plained by tho operations of a large number of small slaughtering establishments. Taking the principal slaughtering and distributing cen ters, the proportion controlled by the six com panies mentioned la much greater. For In stance, the six principal concerns slaughter nearly 83 per cent of all tho cattle killed In the .eight leading "Western packing centers, namely, Chicago, Kansas City, South Omaha, East St. Louis. South St. Joseph. Fort "Worth, Sioux City and South St. Paul. In the same way they control a very large percentage of the trade In beef in many large cities, particularly In the East. In New York, they furnish about 75 per cent, in Boston more than S3 per cent, in Philadelphia about 00 per cent, In Pittsburg-more than 60 per cent. In Providence more than 95 per cent. In Baltimore about 50 per cent, and In a number of other Important cities the proportion ranges from CO to 00 per cent of tho total beef supplied. In smaller cities and towns In most sections of the country, on the other hand, and even In large clUes In some oectlons, their operations are relatively much leas important. For In stance, such cities as Buffalo, Cleveland, Cin cinnati and Indianapolis obtain only from 10 to 831-3 per cent of their total beef supply from thlae six companies. In the Soutbam States, the large packers mentioned gen eralyl supply less than half the total beef con sumed in the larger cities, and in the smaller cities and towns of this section the proportion -Is generally less than one-fourth. The six companies mentioned are almost all the con cerns conducting operations over an extended, area, slaughtering cattle In the great "Western markets and transporting the product, eastward for consumption, except for the beef sup plied by them, nearly all Is slaughtered by local concerns. In order to make certain of the accuracy of the results, the bureau adopted a double meth od of ascertaining the profits. It first com plied, from the detailed records of packing com. pan lea, exact figures of the quantities, costs and sales of cattle, asd all products derived from tbem. and these elements computed the profits of each of the packers separately and of all together. This computation was confined to the Armour, Swift and Schwarzchlld & Sulz berger Company. Then the figures thus inde pendently reached were compared directly with the bookkeeping profits shown by the financial statements of the companies. Following is the result of the computation made by the agents of the bureau from the detailed statistics men tioned: During the year from July, 1002. to June, 1003, these packers slaughtered at the selected plants 2,017.664 cattle. The average live weight of those cattle was 1092 pounds, and the actual average cost $4.45 per hundredweight, the cost per bead being $4&5S. The cost of operation and administration at the packing plants aver aged $1.00 per head, making the total cost $0.48. The weight of the beef derived from these cattle was equal to 55.CS per cent of the live weight, 609 pounds per head. The aver age eelllng price of the beef was $3.47 per hundredweight, or $39.82 per bead. The net value of by-products from the cattle was x,u.lo per hundredweight, making the total proceeds I51.2S per hundredweight. This showed an average profit of SO oents per head, or 13.1 cents per hundredweight of dressed beef. For the year from July, 1903. to June. 1004. the computation covered 2,013,653 cattle. The average live weight was 1115 pounds, and the average cost was $4.15 per hundredweight or $43.23 per head, the total cost, including kill ing, etc. oeing 43.iu. Tno average selling price of the beef was $6.23, or $39.26f per head, the average dressed weight blng 629 pounds. The net value of by-products was $9.75 per head, or more than $2 per head less than In the preceding year. The total proceeds of tho beef and by-products were $49.01. leaving a profit of &z cents per scad, equal to 13 .o cents per hundredweight of dressed beef. On account of certain imperfections in the detailed records from which the above compu- tauons were made It was not to be expected that they would show precisely the tame results as the Dookkeeplng accounts of the companies for the departments concerned. Amount of Profit Made. It was found that for the year from July, 1903, to June, 1994, the bookkeep ing profits of tho three companies named,' for the same plants as were covered by the detailed computations, in each case somewhat exceeded the computed profits. The greatest differ ence was -30 cents per head. The weight ed average of the bookkeeping profits of the three companies for the 12 months named was 99 cents per head, or 17 cents higher than the comouted profits. In addition to the average profits just Indicated are the further profits aris Ing from elaboration of bl-products which, as already stated, may together add not more than 50 cents per nead to the average profits of 99 centB just given. The aditlonal profit derived from minor bl-jroducts is over and above their value as raw material, which is already included in the profits of the beef business. The greatTpacklng estab lishments have numerous auxiliary de partments, some of which aro virtually distinct industries, not strictly belong ing to tne packing business. The profit on private refrigerator cars, is that derived from the mileage paid by the railroads which, roughly speaking, averages slightly more than three-fourths of a cent per mile for every mile traveled by refrigerator cars, whether loaded or empty. The average distance to which beef Is transported from the .packing-houses before consumption does not exceed 800 miles. The gross mileage received by the owner of the ref rjgerator-car would therefore be roughly $12 per round trip. Estimating that a car of dressed beef weighs not less than- 20.000, the gross mileage receipts would not ex ceed 6 cents per "hundred pounds of beef. Of these gross mileage receipts, fully bnerthlrd Is absorbed in theXcott of maintaining equipment, including Hi Of h dniifits W Babies have it. fWf c WACllllJl. fj prescribed 2ad -TTWM.iHHBiim;in allowance for depreciation, thus leav ing not more than. 4 cents per 100 pounds of dressed beef as the net re turn derived from the ownership of private cars handling that product This is equivalent to -about 25 cents per head of cattle. Margin Between Prices. Tho statistics f margins between prices of cattle and prices of beef since 13S are shown, on the basis of the live cost of all cattle at four plants in dif ferent packing centers as compared with the average price of beef sold by a leading packer in nine Important cities: The average margin for the whole period from January, S398. to June, 1004, was $2.62; the lowest margin, was in the. first half of 1900, namely $21. The year 1903. 1npart of being characterized' by unusually high, margins had, in fact, the lowest average margin for the whole period for which a reliable record Is ob tainable. It cannot be emphasized too strongly that changes In the margin between prices of cattle and prices of beef are of little value as a basis for Judging the margin of profits. This may readily be appreciated from the mere fact that on the average only 54 to 57 per cent of the llvo weight of cattle Is retained In dressed beef. Although the bureau has made Its computa tions from the records of the companies, the bureau has had access to all the- price records of leading packing companies, and also to all the accounts and records, excepting car-line accounts, which determine the profits of the packers of beef and Its by-products. Owing to the fact that the records of Morris & Co., the Cudahy Packing Company and the National Packing Company did not adapt themselves to the methods followed, the detailed computation of profit was made for three companies only Armour & Co., Swift & Co.. and the Schwarzschild & Sulz berger Company. No Water in Capital Stock. The results of the bureau's investigation indicate that the larger packing companies especially considered are not overcapitalized. Presumptive evidence In favor of fair cap italization is found In the very concen trated holdings of the stocks of these com panies, nearly all of which are Held by the packers themselves and their families. In the case of Swift & Co., the entire $35,000, 000 capital stock and $5,000,000 bonds were paid In cashand at par. The "National Pack ing Company, mentioned above as one of the "big six," is a merger of various packing plants, particularly the so-called Hammond and Fowler properties, and Is controlled by the Armour. Swift and Morris interests, who constitute its board of directors. Ex A. Voak, a Lame, or an Aching Back Is Nature's Warning That the Kidneys Are 8kk. Cere Backaohs and urinary troubles aro danger signals sent to tell you that the kidneys are clogged and congested; that the system is rapidly filling up with urlo add and other poisonous waste that should bo passed off la the urine. Healthy kidneys filter out of tha blood very day more than an ounce of poi son. But when the kidneys are sick this filtering process is either hindered Or suspended. So the body never be well when the kidneys are ill; and It Is because so many people neglect tick kidneys that kidney diseases are causing more deaths than any other hu man Us. It is easy to cere any form of kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills be fore it reaches a fatal stage, and there sre many symptoms to tell yon when Fou have kidney disorders. The most common of these symptoms ire: Pain in the small of the back, hips, or sides; pain when stoop ing or lifting. Headache and dizzy spells. Nervousness, languor. Too copious or too scanty dis charge of urine. Thick, cloudy, discolored and ill-smelling urine, with deposits of sediment. Having to get out of bed at night to pass urine, etc. The blood carries the urinous waste to every part of the body. It gets into the nervous system and causes neu ralgia or sciatica; it gets into the mus cles and causes rheumatic pains and rout; It weakens the lungs and' irri tates the heart, causing the heart to flutter and palpitate; it crystallize Into travel and stones in the bladder and cldneyx. You lapse into a general run-down and languid condition and drift every day I towards diabetes and Blight's Disease. p You may have only one of the- above rymptoms, or you may have several; but dinger lurks In every one. and you lhould begin treating the kidneys at nce with Doan's Kidney Pills; This great specific Is composed of sim ple vegetable elements which are ab torbed immediately by the kidneys and DOAN'S Far Sale by all Dealers. Price 50c VS : Them Tflth Doss's Kidney Pill. I jlK "M fjjB course consumption can be cured. Modern medicine teaches it. No one longer it. have it. Young mothers The aged have it. None-! For over 50 years doctors have Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for this disease. It quiets the cough, controls the inflammation. If inter ested, talk this over with yourdoctor. by the C. .Aye Co.. XoweU, Sfass. Also manufacturers of ATEH'S SAESAPAEILLA. AYER'S XGXTZ CDBB. ATER'S HAIR YIGOR. AYER'S Pnxs ajtwiiiH;iiimiBWjBigraitii..iHtiaiiuiwiiuimuiiujM.ijiiiuusiaijw cept for the National Packing Company! nowfrver, there appears to be practically nc general lnterownershlp of stock among thti tlx principal companies. HE FIGHTS THE DRUG TRUS1 Philadelphia Druggist Said to Havd Conclusive Evidence. CHICAGO. March 3. Existence of gigantic combination controlling th drug trade of the United States and costing the consumers $40,000,000 ann nuolly, Is held to have been proved bjl tne nearing just concluded before Spe cial United States Commissioner Mar shal E. Sampsell. The amount of busi- ness controlled by the combination is placed at $400,000,000 yearly. The evidence Is said to be so conn elusive tnat It probably will be placed In tho hands of Attorney-General Moody for prosecution on the part oi tno Government. The tight against the comblnatlor i3 being made .by a large retail drug- gist in Philadelphia, who Is suing for $100,00J damages under the Shermar anti-trust law. The action was beg in the Federal Court of Philadelphl and the most Important evidence obJ tained Is that given at the prelimi nary hearing In this city. The chief witness has been Thomas V. wooten, secretary of the Nations Association of Retail Druggists, the examination being conducted by At torney "W. "Wilson Carlisle, of Phila-J delphia. Attorney Carlisle has left for Indianapolis, where he will examine officials of the National "Wholesale Druggists' Association. Later he willl go to New Tork to examine membersl of the Proprietary Association ofl America in the same case. Would Kill Wall Street's Game. ALBANY, N. T., March 3. At the hear-1 ing before the joint taxation committee j on the General Assembly today, reprerl sentatlves of the New Xork Stock and! Consolidated Exchanges declared that the! enactment of the proposed law taxing I stock transfers $2 per $100 would cost! New Tork City it3 pre-eminence as a! financial center. P. E. Eames said that! the recent migration of financial interests! from California was caused by severe andl Improper legislation enacted by that state. People who suffered from rheumatism I have taken Hood s SarsaparUIa and found lasting reiier. act on the kidneys alone. It heal and; cures diseased tissues, allays Inflamma tion and congestion, and restores nor mal kidney action. PORTLAND PROOF H. A. Deck, mining engineer, of 2SS Jefferson street, says: "Judging from my own experience, Doan's Kidney Pills Is a very reliable remedy and fulfills every claim made for it. Borne time this "Win tar I had a good deal of trouble with a lame and aching back. After being in a stooping position for any length of time it was difficult for me to straighten, up. "When I was having a particularly severs attack I saw Doan's Kidney Pills adver tised and procured a box. I had taken them scarcely a week when I felt relieved, and before I had finished the box I was cured." A TRIAL FREES To prove what Doan's Kidney Pills will do for you we will mail a trial box free on application. Address Foster-MIlburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. K,DINEp, PILLS Somt er-Milfewra C- Wtiffxle. X. Y Vre. J