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THE MORNING- ORE GONIAL, TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1905. KING GOES TO RAGES Edward Sees Vanderbilt's Horse Win at Paris. TRIES TO'DODGE FORMALITY He Rides in Automobile at French Capital and "Winds up Day ,. With Incognito Visit - to .Theater. PARIS. May 1. King Edward started on an automobile tour to Versailles to day. Another automobile containing French and British officials followed. On Ills way to Versailles, Kins: Edward in spected the famous stud of running: horses belonging to Edmond Blank He afterwards visited Versailles, took an in formal luncheon at a restaurant and then attended the races at St. Cloud, where he was an interested spectator. The King occupied a private tribune, strolled about the paddock with Prince Murat. Edmond Blanc, and other turf celebrities and took a glimpse at the French betting ring. His Majesty's presence was quite un expected, and, therefore, no special card wats prepared. The feature was the Prix !Le Rol Sbleil, In which Mr. Vanderbilfs Bengal was pitted against nine French runners, including Proud, Petit Frere. North Pole and other popular favorites. Between races the King, accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Tluau and the officials of the course, inspected the stables where French methods of devel oping half-bloods were explained. With field glasses the King followed each race, closely observing the event in which the American horse Bengal, ridden by Kansch, won. After the races the King returned in a motor car to Paris. Tonight he was pres ent at a performance of "Le Duel" ,at the Theater Francals. This is not a gala event, as the King earnestly desires to remain incognito. He says he intends to b? a frequent visitor to Paris if he Is al lowed to mingle unnoticed amid the throngs. RED FLAG WAVES AT TOULON Disorderly Labor Demonstrations by1 French Anarchists. PARIS. May 1. Labor day was ob served throughout 'France. The trades unions of Paris - held a monster meet ing, and adopted resolutions in favor of an eight-hour day. Disorderly manifesta tions occurred at Brest and St. Etlenne, where the streetcars were stopped, but no serious Incidents have been reported. Later it was announced that the demon stration at Toulon has assumed a threat ening aspect. Anarchists marched in a procession carrying red flags, chanting a revolutionary hymn and bearing a banner inscribed "Remember the Victims of Cap ital at Chicago. Limoges and Martinique." An affray occurred in front of the naval arsenal, during which several workmen were slightly injured. HE GOES TO BACK UP FRANCE "British Minister to Morocco Declares His Purpose. PARIS. May L The British Minister to Morocco, Gerard A. Lowther, in an in terview today with the Temps correspond ent at Tangier, made the first official dec laration that the purpose of his visit to Fez is to support French policy in Mo rocco. Mr. Lowther's statements controvert the reports that he goes to Fez merely to present his credentials, and Is in line with the" understanding of the officials here concerning the purpose of his visit. There fore, they say, the French mission at lez is not likely to press Its 'negotiations un til Mr. Lowther arrives, when united in fluence will be brought to bear. PANIC IN BAKU CATHEDRAL. Rebel Shout Causes Fear f Bombs and Stampede Begins. BAKU, May 1. During Easter services at the cathedral today a semi-panic was created by a revolutionist, who shouted "Down with the aristocracy" and threw a bundle of proclamations among the worshipers. The congregation, fearing that this was the prelude for a bomb at tack, commenced to rush for the exits, but recovered confidence when no explo sion followed. TAKES BATHS, KEEPS QUIET. Secretary Hay Making Good Progress Toward -Recovery. NAUHEIM. May L Secretary Hay's course of thermal baths will require tliree or four weeks longor. Mrs. Hay regards him as getting along well. The Secretary drives daily, his appetite is good, and he lives in extreme quiet- Due to Shortage of Sunshine. BERLIN. May 1. Dr. Puhemunn. in the Kloinischo AVochcnschrift, connects the spread of cerebro-splnal meningitis in Central Europe, -with the uncommonly, short periods of sunshine which have been recorded over this region from October to tho present time. Prosperity In Argentine. BUENOS AYRES. May I.-The Argen tine Congress opened its session today with the usual impressive ceremonies. The President's message discloses a con dition of unusual prosperity, financially and commercially. The budget shows an actual surplus for 19W of $12,540,000, while exports for tho first quarter of exceed by J16.OW.000 the exports for the corre sponding quarter of 1SKM. McCormlck in Charge at Paris. PARIS. May 1. Ambassador McCormlck, as successor of General Porter, today as sumed the duties of the American Em bassy. He will be received by President Loubet tomorrow afternoon.- DEFICIT .STILL INCREASES April Statement Shows It Is Over $8,500,000 Larger. WASHINGTON. May 1. The monthly statement of the public debt shows, that at the close of business April 30, 1905, the total debt less cash in the treasury amounted to 5997,217,941, which is an Increase for the month of 5.S.593.2S4. This Increase is partly accounted for by a decrease of 57,0ai,942 in the amount of cash on hand. Tho debt is recapitulated as follows: Interest-bearing debts...... $ 895.15S.070 Debt on which Interest lias ceased since maturity........ 1.410,0(5 Uebt bearing no Interest 384,077,507 Total .'$1,271,530,622 This amount, however, does not in clude 5998,418,969 in certificates and treasury notes outstanding which are offset by an equal amount of cash on hand which is held for their redemp tion. The cash in the Treasury is class ified as follows: Gold reserve $ 150.000.000 Trust funds 3PMI8.903 General fund 130.67U3T3 In National bank depositaries.. 8.257.004 In Philippine treasury.' 4.36S.US2 Total ..H.317.716.257 Against which there are demand lia bilities outstanding amounting to 51. 0S;397.575, which leaves a. cash bal ance on hand of 52S4.318.6S1. Deduct ing from this amount the gold reserve, the deposits in the National banks and in the, Philippine treasury, what is known as the working Treasury bal ance is found to be 541,692,749. LONG THIRST OF KANSAS Has Xot Taken a Drink Legally for Twenty -Five Years. TOPEKA, Kan., May L Today was the twenty-fifth anniversary of the prohib itory law in Kansas. Governor Hoch ex pected to signalize the day by a definite announcement as to his policy regarding the better enforcement of the law. "He has not completed his plans, however, and defers the announcement until later. Asked If he would use all the power of his office to enforce the prohibitory law. Governor Hoch said: "Of course I will. "What did I take the oath of office for? I shall undertake the enforcement of the prohibitory law just as I would the enforcement of any other law." CANNOT REACH. BODIES. Difficulty In Finding Entombed Mln crs in Wllburton 3Iinc. OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla.. May 1. A re port from Wilburton tonight states that a great deal of trouble is being expe rienced in searching for the bodies of the thirteen miners entombed in Saturday's explosion, on account of gas. It is ex pected that four or five days will elapse before the bodies are recovered. AT THE THEATERS "The Marble Heart" at tho Empire. The eternal duel of poverty with wealth, the way of a heartless coquette with an honest "man, the conquering of usefulness and genius by a useless love and the final triumph of reason and common sense these are portrayed in "The Marble Heart." which is the bill this week at the Empire Theater. Though this is but the fourth, week of the Empire Stock Company's season, it Is evident that this group of players has won a corner in the heart of the Port land public, for packed houses at the two performances yesterday listened to the story of Raphael and Marco. In the former role, Frank Montgomery again gives evidence of his versatility; In the latter Metta Chamberlain satisfied the minds of her audience that there is real merit on the Empire stpge. Madge O'Dell made an agreeable Impression as Marie and Charles W. York played Mon sieur Veandore with the proper touch. George B. Berrell has a part in Ferdi nand Volage, the editor of the new school. that gives him chances to do things, while the other members of the troupe keep up the standard of tho company. The prologue, "The Sculptor's Dream." Is a happy conception happily carried out. and serves to give a touch of the classic to a drama that Is otherwise pure ly and intensely human. "The Marble Heart" will run all week, with daily mannees, and will be followed next week by "Our Boys," Henry J. Byron's delightful comedy. "The Marble Heart" at the Empire. The Empire Stock Company is this week giving one of the heaviest and most in tensely interesting melodramas that has been seen in Portland for a long time. "The Marble Heart," which opened Sun day to two audiences that packed the cozy stocknouse to the walls, has proved to be even a greater production than was anticipated. Every act is a gem. full of action, strong acting scenes and lively comedy. The scenery is especially heavy. and many a road attraction has come to Portland and played for several times the amount with scenery and settings that were so old and' weather-beaten they were positively painful In comparison. The story of "Tho Marble Heart" is one of extraordinary interest, and so in tense that hundreds of people, unable to secure seats, remained standing through the entire five acts. It will continue all week, closing next Saturday night. Two performances daily matinee at 2:15; even ing at S:15. Advance Sale for "Parsifal. The advance sale of scats will open next Thursday morning at 10 o'clock for Richard Wagner's great opera of "Par sifal," which Mr. J. Alex Hanna will pro duce at the Marquam Grand Theater next Friday evening. May 5, with the aid of a specially constructed animated picture machine. Mrs. Walter Reed will assist. singing several Wagnerian numbers. From the number of inquiries for seat. it is safe to predict a crowded house, as Parsifal ' has been the talk of the civ ilized world the past year. PERSONALMENTION. Dr. E. A. Vaughan. of rendleton, was a Portland visitor yesterday, staying at the Imperial. Mrs. lone Shute, widow of J. L. Shutc. and mother of District Engineer Holden, is recovering from her recent serious ill ness. Thomas Ashton, of Leeds, England, who has come to judge the bench ihow of the Portland Kennel Club this week, arrivca last nignt. Colonel Ben D. Bcuweit; proprietor of Bo?welI Springs, is at the Imperial while transacting business in the city for a few days. Dr. J. M. Keene of Medford Is in the city on business. Dr. Keen is the secretary of the Medford-Crater Lake Electric Rail way, now reported about to be con structed, and is in the city conducting .negotiations in connection with the road. A. I. Craig, general passenger agent of the O. R, & N.. left yesterday for Los Angeles on railroad business. Mr. Craig started south last week but was called back to Portland by Important business and had to give up the trip after having reached Southern Oregon. He will be ab sent from Portland for about tea days. NEW YORK, May 1 (Speclal.)-North-western people registered at New York hotels today as follows: From Portland P. White, at the Im perial; P. "W. Blake, at the Astor; Miss T. Tinchcr. J. H. McNichoIdon. at the Manhattan. From Seattle Miss R. Friend, at the Gerard; Miss G. R. Wheeler, at the Grand: J, J. Hughes, at the Raleigh; AV. A. McDonald, at the Holland; D. McRay, at the Grand Union. From Salem. Or. L. Brown, Mrs. IV. Brown, at the Park Avenue. Hurt by Runaway Team. Special Policeman John M. Roberts was knocked down, his right leg fractured and his head injured by a Tunaway team and. wagon near the Ainsworth dock shortly after 6 o'clock last night. He was removed to St. Vincent's Hospital where he was attended by Dr. Jeffords. He Is expected to recover speedily WHEREABOUTS OF TOGO'S FLEET A MYSTERY MAP SHOWING LAST REPORTKD LOCATION OF RUSSIAN TLEET AND POSSIBLE ROUTES TO VLADIVOSTOK. THE NEAREST RUSSIAN TORT. Cable dispatches of May 1 report that HoJestvensky' squadron 1 lying oft Hongkobee Bay and Port Dayet. about 50 miles north of Kamranh Bay. In the French Indo-Chinese possesion. The steamer Stettin reports having sighted more than SO Russian ships In HonRkohee Bay April 30. Reports alio Indicate that part of RoJestvenky squadron U off the Island of Hainan, where It Is ex pected that he will be Joined by the third Pacific squadron under Xrbopatoff In a few days. Toko's whereabouts Is absolutely unknown to any but the Japanese Kovernment. HOCH JURY IS COMPLETE Iilucbcnnl Expresses .Satisfaction With 3Icn Who Will Try Him. CHICAGO. May 1. The jury in the case of Johann Hoch. the alleged 'Bluebeard. who is now on trial charged with wife murder, was com pleted today. After the jurors had been accepted and sworn in. Hoch turned with a smile to the reporters and said: "That jury is fine." Assistant States Attorney Oisen ex pressed himself as satisfied with the men to try the case. Hoch became much excited when Assistant State's Attorney Olsen declared in his address to the jury that two moro grains of ar.enlc were found in the body of Hoeh's late wife. Mrs. Marie Walker Hoch. when it was exhumed last week. "The embalming fluid has been given the strongest test possible."' declared the prosecutor, "and no arsenic was found in the fluid." Hoch jumped from his chair and was about to say something when he was forced to sit down and remain quiet. UNDER THE GOLD STANDARD Mexico Makes Change "Without Slightest Jar to Business. MEXICO CITY. May 1 -The gold stand ard went Into operation today without the slightest jar or disturbance in business circles. The finance department had by a series of new regulations and lavs smoothed the way for Its adoption. The peso is worth 50 cents gold. The final completion of monetary reform Is hailed with general fmtlsfactlon. .Commencing today, the mint will re- ' cel-e silver bars, advancing per cent of their value according to current quota tions each day, and will assume charge of the remittance of the same and their sale In the market. When making final ar rangements with owners of silver bars. the mint will deduct 2'.i per cent stamp ' tax. Mining men arc now able to deposit bullion in the Banco dc Nnclonale and Its branches and in some private metal con cerns In this city under the same condi tions. Will Glc the West a Share. CHICAGO. May l.-John E. Wallace. Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal, said today to officials of the Illinois Central Railroad that an order would be issued stating that .hereafter all deliveries of shlpmonts from this country would be at Colon. This order. It is said, will open the door to Western and Southern manufac turers, enabling them to enter Into com petition for the supplies needed In the Canal Zone. Unknown Messages From the Sea. TSINGTAU. May I. The German cruiser Fuerst Bismarck received off Tslngtau on April 30 a number of wire less telegraphic messages, which are believed to have come from a distance of about 25 miles. The officers were unable to translate the messages. INSISTS GUNSARE WEAK Loudon Graphic Returns to Charge Against British Admiralty. LONDON. May 2. The Dally Graphic this morning, citing ns confirmation of Its allegation that the heavy guns of the British battleships are practically worth less, the news from Hong Kong that the li-lnch guns on the Ocean and Ven geance will have to be replaced speedily, returns to the charge against the Ad miralty, and gives a list of 13 fir3t-chtS3 battleships, all of which have had to send for repairs for one or more guns. The Dally Graphic says: "Since the total reserve of guns for ship Is .only one apiece, the whole re serve must at the present moment be either utilized or bespoken." The paper further declares that the In efficiency of these guns has been known to th Admiralty fot six months past, and to all th admiralties of the world for six weeks, while the navy estimates have made no provision for replacing defective armaments. Pain in the side nearly always comes from a disordered liver and is promptly relieved by Carter's Little Liver Pills Don't forget this. Sixty years of experience with Ayers Sarsa parilla! Think of that! Think of the millions of people who have' been cured by this medicine ! If despondent, down-hearted, discouraged, and almost ready to give up, this splendid old family medicine will prove the silver lining to your dark and dismal cloud. Ask your doctor. X y til 3. C. Ayw Oo.. lrarall, 3u. Alio gtEa&iiimm of ATZR'S XAOt Vl0-Ter ti zif. ATSS'S KIXS-Tw stJattea. AYXft'S CDUT MCTOCAIr-rac ttvtfei. ATU'S AGCS CBZX-7K atiuit ml afM. iHW AGAIN RED (Continued from First Past-) though it was rumored that they wore members of a prominent family of the city. Police Search for Bombs. The result of the earlier encounters was the instant killing of 41 persons and the wounding of nearly a hun dred. In the encounter at Zelanza and Jerosohlnska streets, where Cossacks and police stopped a procession of So cialists, 31 were killed and 60 wounded. The workmen are desperate and many are armed .with bombs supplied by the terrorists and revolutionary committees. They are expected to uso them today, end in order to prevent this if possible, the authorities are making a house-to-house search of all places where Socialists are believed to be harbored. A number of disturbances have been reported from the outskirts of the city, as well as dynamite outrages at the Lodz gate. The conditions remain most serious and it is believed that on Tuesday many attacks on the troops will follow. PEACE EXCEPT IN TOIiAXD. Expected Outbreaks of Disorder In Russia Do Not Occur. ST. PETERSBURG. 3Iay 2.-(2 A. M.) Aside from the expected Mayday dis orders in Poland, where revolutionary pa rades led to sanguinary encounters with the police and troops in Warsaw, Lodz and other industrial centers, perfect or der prevailed yesterday throughout Rus sia. There was no sign even of a desire to stir up trouble, indicating the baseless ness of rumors that had been current for some time of plans of rioting and pillage on the second day ot the Easter holidays. Associated Press correspondents at Mos cow, Odessa. Kieff, Minsk. Kishineff and other points state that Russians of all political faiths devoted themselves to the customary holiday festivities with appar ently no thought of disorder, and in St. Petersburg, even the Industrial quarter, which had previously been throbbing with discontent, for the day took on the ap pearance of merrymaking and feasting. Governor-General Trepoff, who Is close ly in touch with the situation, early real ized the state of public feeling, and, while he did not withdraw the troops or police from strategic positions. Issued or ders that they keep out of sight and avoid any unnecessary display of force. The explosion of a bomb early Monday morning In a room in an apartment-house, while not connected with any plan of riot ing, indicates that the terrorists are still preparing to execute vengeance against Individuals undeterred by the arrests of a score of participants in one plot. EASTER JOY UNDISTURBED. Everywhere But Poland Feast Is Free From Disorder. ST. PETERSBURG. May I. Glorious Easter weather Is reported generally throughout European Russia, with bright, warm sunshine In St. Petersburg. Ev erything was calm during the early hours, the crowds devoting themselves to feast ing and to the traditional merry-making. Here and there children are dancing in the streets and courtyards to the accom paniment of the music of accordions and Russian guitars. During the afternoon free perform ances were given at all theaters, and in the parks great crowds were re galed with open performances, puppet shows, the music of military bands, etc Beyond the usual drunken rows In the industrial sections, absolute quiet prevailed. Up to 4 o'clock there had been no attempts at demonstrations of any kind, and the reports from other parts of Russia, with the exception of Rus sian Poland, indicate that the day was passing with- the traditional ob servances and without disorders. The workmen are making no effort to cel ebrate the now-style Ma.y day In Po land, where the Gregorian calendar is followed. OLD BELIEVERS GIVE THANKS Open Long-Closed Churches and Find Relics Ruined. MOSCOW. May 1. In accordance with the Eperor's gift of religious freedom, the church in the Rogohzsky Cemetery, which Is to the "Old Believers" whattheKremlin Cathedral Is to orthodox Russians, and which had been sealed up for 49 years, has been reopened with Easter services. A procession of Old Believers marched to the long-silent temple, chanting hymns of joy and exaltation, but when the seals were broken from the doors of the church the condition of the Interior which was disclosed caused the note of gladness to be changed to one of sadncs.. The liturgical books and sacred pic tures, after a half-century of seclusion, had gathered a deep coat of mold and the Interior hangings were only tattered threads of tapestry, while the floor and walls were damp and dusty. The rich two women testify: Nothing: Builds Up the jMM0)l as Pe-ru-na, M RS. MARY SOLAN. I t l - oevenia street, tjsm Denver, Colo., writes: r "We have used Peruna in?T our family for years and WOtllil Tin I- tin TOttVim.fr t "I used it for catarrh and as a tonic before and after my chll- uren were born nnd t rrint tv,ot- 'it was all .that T PonT.I -orleh for quickly restoring the strength. 'T have' given it to my children when they caught a cold, or had any of the little ailments that children are subject to, and It helped them splendidly. "Whenever we take a cold, a dose or two of Peruna taken In time will soon rid us of the trouble." Peruna, n Prompt Restorative. To those people who have been suf fering from any acute ailment, to mothers after childbirth, or to those who have had painful accidents which confine them to beVl for several weeks, Peruna brings strength and health. Catarrh of the Stomach Speedily Cared. Miss Julia Butler, Rural Route 4, Appleton. Wis., writes: "For the past nix -ear3i I nuffered tvltk catarrh of the ntomach, causing loan of sleep and appetite. members ot the sect are contributing a fund for the restoration of the- church to Its original splendor. The principal service was attended by the Prefect of Police and General Gallltzln, aide-de-camp of the Emperor, who was the bearer of the latter's decree granting religious freedom. The worsnipers knelt before General Gallltzln, and begged him to express their gratitude to the Em peror, and many of the congregation loud ly invoked the Almighty's blessing on his majesty. An important deputation of "Old Believers" is going to Tsarskoe-Selo to thank the Emperor. DEFICIT IS STILL GROWING. Financial Statement for April Worse Than Ever. WASHINGTON, May 1. The monthly comparative statement ot the Government receipts and expenditures shows that for April. 1903. the total receipts W'jre ?3o. 778.1S1, and the expenditures WS.9S9.600, leaving a deficit for the month of $9,211. 419. As compared with April. ISM. the re in I The food value of Ghirardelli's Grounri Chocolate is .reason enough why you and your children should drink it. But it's delicious flavor makes it the ideal refreshment for your friends. Best for cake and pashy. GHIRARDELLl! OItOTJND' LCHOCOLATE Yes, gendemen, the graceful curved lines in my waistcoats mean something mean your exact fit. Exclusive Worsteds, Flannels and Washables. $3.00 to $6.00. Consult my style book for correct clothes ior spring. Rosenwald & Weil Chicago New York VSl't "I took your treatment and my appe tite returned speedily. "I Raised strength and flesh and bk la perfect health." These are only two out ot a large mul titude of women who regard Peruna as a constant shield to their health. A Menage to Women. They take this means of sending greetings to all of their sisters who have found Peruna of great value, and also to drop a word of advice to all other suffering women who have noc yet tried Peruna. If you are in doubt as to tho exact nature .of your ailment, write to Dr. S. B. Hartman. President of The Hart man Sanitarium. Columbus, Ohio, and he will be pleased to give you the benefit of his valuable advice gratis. All correspondence held strictly con fidential. ceipts last, month- show a falling off of 51.i31.240, arid the expenditures an Increase of 51,979,336. making a difference for the month of 53.730,576. For the ten months of the present fiscal year the deficit is 533.6S9.557. BOMB BLOWS UP ITS MAKERS Student Receives Visitor, Who Is Now In Hospital. ST. PETERSBURG, May L A bomb exploded today in an apartment-house room occupied by two men. Both of them were Injured, one seriously. It is be lieved the men were preparing the bomb for use when it exploded. A Russian mining student named Don blneen. who arrived in St. Petersburg ten days ego, occupied the room. He received a visitor on Sunday, who spent the night with him. The visitor is in a hospital and Denbincen is under arrest. The evening papers do not mention the affair, and the police are trying to keep It secret. v . . . ki l. iw i rr