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THE 3IORSIXG OBEGOyiAX, WEDXESDjJr, JTJIiY 19, 1905. 2 HYDE GIVES IIP FIGHT Chief Statistician Resigns to Save His Health. OFFICE NOT WORTH TIME Says He HasiBeen Repeatedly Inrcs gatcd. and Vindicated Wilson Testifies to "His Ability and Integrity. WASHINGTON. July 18. The resigna tion o John Hyde, statistician and chief of the Bureau of Statistics of the De partment of Agriculture, was handed to Secretary "Wilson todav and promptly accepted. Wlllett N. Hays, the assistant secretary of agriculture, has been placed in charge of the bureau temporarily. Mr. Wilson and other officials of the department stated that Mr. Hyde has not been Implicated in any manner in the ir regularities that resulted in the dismissal of Edwin S. Holmes, the associate sta tistician, whom secret service operatives charged with being guilty of giving to brokers advance figures of cotton crop statistics. In his letter to the secretary. Mr. Hyde takes notice of the fapt that he will be criticised for resigning under Are and in defense says there has never been a time when he was not under fire. He declares that an organization, mean ing the cotton-growers, is bent upon get ting him out of the Government service and that Ills' health will not' permit him to continue so unequal a struggle. There is considerable speculation as to the probable successor of Mr. Hyde. One name suggested Ifc that of B. W. Snow, of Chicago, statistician for well-known farm' journals and once an assistant statis tician under J. R. Dodge, chief of the bureau about twelve years ago. Mr. Dodge was In charge at the time the present system of gathering crop sta tistics was devised. Hyde "Weary of Struggle. Mr. Hyde, in his letter of resignation, said lnpart: Dear Mr. Sccretarj" Durlnc the last four years, or sine I succeeded In making- the crop reports of the department reasonably ac curate and correspondingly valuable to the agricultural and commercial Interestfl of the country, the administration of" the office I have had the honor to bold has been constantly under Are from one side of the market or the other. Five times It ha been Investigated, and on every occasion I have been vindicated. In January. 1003, I was awarded $2500 dam ages In a libel suit against a prominent Arm of cotton brokers by a Jury of their own friends and fellow-citizens. These results have been very gratifying to me, but I have the highest medical authority for the statement that the continued light upon me has already consid erably shortened my life. At the present time it is an accepted fact that a powerful organ ization is bent upon bringing about my re tirement by one means or another. Now. I do not think the position I hold is worth the fight necessary to its retention, and the organization in question is welcome to what ever satisfaction it can derive from my with drawal. "lth much appreciation of the uniform cour tesy and kindness you have shown me, and of the- many tokens of confidence 1 have received from you, 1 am, most respectfully yours, JOHN HroE. Wilson Says Hyde's Honest. In accepting the resignation of Mr. Hyde, Mr. Wilson said: Dear Sir: I am In receipt of your resigna tion as statistician of this department. In ac cepting It. I cheerfully tertlfy to the ability with which you have discharged the heavy and difficult duties of the office since you were first appointed. The accuracy of your reports has been recognized by the public generally, and I am clad to be able to testify, with re gard to the charges made against the Integrity of the Bureau of Statistics, that no facts have been brought to my attention implicating you in any way. I regret that falling health should compel you to bring your work to an end. WORKINGS OF PLOT EXPOSED Wilson Has Uetter Telling How Cot ton Reports Were Joggled NEW YORK. July 18. A letter is now in the hands of Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, says the Herald, the contents of which have been nworn to, that relates In detail methods said to have been pur sued in the alleged falsification of the Government cotton report June 2. The communication purports to expose the en tire Inner workings of the plan. No in formation is vouchsafed by the Herald as to the writer of the letter, but he is said to be one of the men whose connec tion with the affair is a matter of publlo knowledge, but whose identity is with held for the present. The assertions contained in the letter, continues the Herald, relate In minute de tail the precise manner in which the of ficial report was tampered with; who took part in the operation; to what extent the fraud, was perpetrated, and where and liow the proofs of the charges in the let ter may be found. Richard Cheatham and Harvle Jordan, respectively secretary and treasurer of the Southern Cotton-Growers' Association, who, with the active co-operation of several New York men. have conducted a private investigation here, are now in Washington, where they expect to confer with Secretary Wilson over the contents of the letter. That the letter is accurate in its infor mation is declared beyond doubt. An outline of its contents has been given to Morgan H. Beach, District Attorney or the District of Columbia, one of the of ficials empowered to take up the inves tigation, and it was this development that brought Mr. Beach to New York Monday to enter into consultation with the coun sel retained by the Southern Cotton-Growers Association and take over the evi dence they had discovered. MANUFACTURERS TO BE HEARD They Have Something to Say About Changing Cotton Reports. CHARLOTTE. X. C.. July 18. Presi dent Miller, of the American Cotton Manufacturers' Association, today wired Secretary of Agriculture Wilson as follows: An extraordinary meeting of the board of governors of the American Cotton 'Manu facturers Association is called to meet In this city on July 20 to consider the proposi tion of the Southern Cotto&growers Associa tion and others to reopen and revise the fig ures on the acreage as promulgated by the June report of your department. The cot ton manufacturers of the world using American-grown cotton have confidence In the re port of your bureau until such unbiased evi dence Is produced as win have a tendency to weaken this confidence. The manufacturers of cotton desire only the true results and are opposed to any attempt at coercion of any character whatsoever. The object of our proposed meeting Is for the purpose of selecting a committee, not to exceed three In number, which will proceed to Washington prosptly to confer with you in about the same capacity as other Inter ests In cotton are sow btlnr represented a&d we would respectfully request that yeu grant such an audience as Is craved herein before any decision lg determined en Tsy yeu tewareW revising your June report. U sch revision is contemplated by you. We also rettK that you name a date in the near future which will be agreeable to you to receive this committee. Wilson Will See Committee. WASHINGTON, July IS. Secretary Wilson received the telegram of Presi dent Miller, of the American Cotton Manufacturers' Association, late this afternoon. He replied that lie would see the committee of three, which the association appointed to send to Wash ington, "or any other respectable body which wanted to see him on the sub ject of the June cotton-acreage report. He suggested, howex'er, that the com mittee confer with him before August 1. The question of revising:' the June report. Mr. Wilson said, was still under consideration, and would depend some what upon the decision of Assistant Secretary Hays, who has been desig nated Acting Chief Statistician. SENT BACK TO BONAPARTE Navy-Yard Mechanics Appeal for Half-Holiday Is Vain. OYSTER BAY. July IS. A request was received by President Roosevelt from a committee representing Columbia Lodge. No. 174, International Association of Me chanics, of Washington, D. C, for an In terview with him here regarding the granting of a Saturday half-holiday to the machinists of Washington Navy-Yard during the Summer months. The President sent the committee to Secretary Bonaparte. Informing it that the Secretary's determination of the mat ter would be final and that he himself must decline to make it a subject of re view. Mr. Bonaparte had decided that the con dition of work at the yard made a half holiday impossible at present, and the men determined to appeal to the President. STEAM INTO THE ICE-PACK PEARY'S STEAMER WILI TRY TO REACH LATITUDE 83. Wireless Telegraph Will Report Progress to Base at Etah Ex pects to Lose Steamer. NORTH SYDNEY. C. B., July IS. Captain Bartlett, who is to take com mand of the steamer Roosevelt in the Peary Arctic expedition, has arrived here to await the arrival of the Roose velt. Commander Peary Is expected to morrow. It is thought the Roosevelt will sail from here on Thursday. Captain Partlett stated today that he hoped to pilot the Roosevelt to a point 300 miles north of Etah in latiudc 83. or to a point farther north than any steamer has previously reached except the Fram, in which the Nansen expedition drifted to latitude Si. Their base will be at Etah. which will be connected with stations further north by wireless telegraph, so that all move ments may be reported to Etah. Captain Bartlett expresses doubt whether the s'.eamer can be brought back. He thinks it likely that she will be crushed in the ice- In that event the expedition will work back over the ice to Etah, there to join a relief steamer. The crew will consist of eight picked Newfoundlander. SMOOTH HER Crime for-Which Schlitzbaum Went to Prison. TRIED TO CHEAT RAILROADS NEARLY DEAD ON HIS YACHT Mute Evidence of Captain's Hard Fight With River Pirates. NEW YORK. July IS. What the po lice of the Bath Beach, Brooklyn, sta tion believe to be a desperate attempt at murder, and one that will probably be successful, was revealed today when Captain William J. King-, whose home is in the Bronx, was found near death in the cabin of his sloop yacht Aglai, anchored off Bath Beach. Captain King: was found lying on the floor of his yacht' cabin. There was a bullet wound in hie left temple, another in his right shoulder and his lower Jaw was fractured. The cabin was in great disorder, showing that a terrific fight had taken place. The police be lieve river pirates may tiave commit ted the crime. FOUNDERS WITH ALL HANDS V American Steamer Blown "Cp by Mine Near Port Arthur. LONDON. July 19. (Special) A dispatch to Dalziels News Agency from Vladivostok says it is reported an American steamer struck a floating mine between Port Arthur and Elliott Islands and foundered with all on board. No further information has been received. Kentucky Issues Requisition for Man Captured in Oregon on Charge of Stealing Committed in Penitentiary. FRANKFORT. Ky.. July IS. (Special.) The Governor today lsraed a requisition on the Governor of Oregon for the extra dition of A. B. Schlitzbaum. charged with grand larceny. Behind this is a rare story- Schlitzbaum was several years ago agnt for the Illinois Central Company at Daw ron. Ky. He asked and obtained a tem porary transfer to the agency at Fords vllle. Ohio County, on the Owensboro & Falls of Rough branch, where the apncyj also carried with it the agency of the American Express Company. Within a short while hereafter a man named J. W. Boatner appeared in the American Express office at Owensboro and produced a package alleged to con tain $28,000, which he expressed to him self at Fordsvllle. Schlitzbaum claimed that he was robbed of the package on its arrival at Fordyville. The cxprew offi cials alleged collusion between Boatner and Schlitzbaum. and both were arrested. Boatner succeeded In being acquitted. Schlitzbaum was not lucky, having caught a two-year term In the penitentiary. He was sent to the branch prison at Eddy ville. On account of his education and bright ness. Schlitzbaum was given a position with the shoe manufacturing company, and, gaining the confidence of the man agers, was made shipping clerk. Here he got in his work by shipping to a con federate in the West a large quantity of shoes. The crookednew was not discov ered until after he nad served his term and been dlschargca. it few weeks ago. Schlitzbaum was arrested In Portland. Or., and a deputy officer. Is on hla way to secure him. MONEY AND TEETH GONE Highwayman Holds "Cp Kelly and Brutally Beats Him. After holding up W. H. Kelly and rob bing him of J60 at Lownsdale and Alder streets at 1 o'clock this morning, a foot pad assaulted him by striking him re peatedly In the face. Kelly went to police headquarters with his mouth bleeding and his teeth knocked out. When given aa opportunity. Kelly ex plained to the hold-up that he had given him all the money he possessed. The man disappeared Jn the darkness. He is described as a tall man weigh ing 170 pounds and wearing dark clothes. THE OLDS-WORTMAN-KING STORE Jc LEADING DEPARTMENT HOUSE ON PACIFIC SLOPE "Daylight Shop" "Different Store" Washington, Fifth and Sixth Sts. WELCOME, VISITORS This Store Closes at 6 P. M. Powerful Incentives to Mid -Week Buying in the Mid -Summer Soles A great many changes and improvements are "being made about the store these days. Getting ready for the biggest Tall business in the store's history as this is the biggest July business by far. "We're working along two lines which really merge into one. Those who have it in hand to keep the store trim and tidy at all times, and especially at the start of a new season, have taken July to "spruce up a bit" for the opening of the coming Fall business. Any inconvenience which may be experienced by finding things a trifle upset, however, is more than offset by the great values which keep throng3 coming. All in all, however, we've the safest, coolest and most comfortable store in town, as well as by far the largest stocks from which to select. With great values presented every day, it will continue to be the busiest. A few reminders from today's programme:. THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW AND UNIQUE SOUVENIRS IN THE CITY. LITTLE MITES OF PRICES ON THE TICKETS. YOU'LL FIND 'EM ALL OVER THE STORE.- 0 e Today, Last Day OP THE . Half - Price Sale ! v. The bossing of Wonderful Opportunities in the Suit Salons Monday we offered our patrons a wonderful chance to save in the buyinp of a Tailored Suit for Summer or Fall wear. We agreed to hold the offer open three days. Today ends it. But until closing time tonight you may select a smart, handsome, stylish Street Suit at exactly half its worth. Every wanted material and color is embraced. All are this sea son's very newest styles, featuring: every fancy Fashion has fa vored for Summer and early Fall wear. Severely tailored styles and trimmed effects. Splendid examples of expert tailors' work manship. The values range from the best $15 Suits in the city at $7.50 to the handsomest at $50 for S25, with every in between value-all for HALF PRICE The Wanted Walking Skirts for a Half In the above offering are included all this season's latest novelties, in the popular round walking lengths; materials of alpaca, cheviot, serge, canvas cloth, etc. The full color line is embraced plain black, blues, greens, browns and fancy mannish mixtures; regular valnes from $4.50 to $2S.50. Your choice for today only at HALF PRICE Children's Coats To Close -One-Half Price 'For today only we shall offer several lines of our nyest and handsomest Coats for children's wear at half their usual fair prices now marked. It means a loss, but we've too many Coats for Jnly and if you've one too few, now's the chance to provide and save half. Serges and handsome mixtures in popular tweedish weaves, Oxfords and coverts. All wanted colors. Peptiron Pills Ironlie tee blood, feed tha Buret and train, tost th klomach, aid dig-ttion. asd clre rw ett, restful. rMoral tleep. Xte.or$L Prelim or bjmxll of u. Hood's Pills H Afttr-dlnser pIU. vnrtr recetaUf eT to ary to operate. 2. Dmcci or nvU. C I. Hood Co. Lowell. IX Made Ur Hood It's Good, Protest Against Higher Hates. DETROIT. Mich., July 18. At a conven tion here today of delegates representing local councils of the Royal Arcanum, throughout Michigan, resolutions were adopted expressing confidence In the principles of fraternal insurance, but strongly condemning the recent action of the supreme council providing that as sessments shall be baped upon the at tained ages at which they entered the .society. The supreme council Is asked to rescind Its action and member? are risked to defer Judgment until the su preme council makes known what its final action will be. Schwab's Trust Pays Dividend. NEW "FORK, July IS. The directors of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation to day declared the first dividend on the preferred stock of 14 per cent. The dividend is payable August 1. The Bethclnem Steel Corporation Is the re organized United States Shipbuilding Company. ft-'c3 "!h151 Kt ifrtM itfl m ilfl HHHR .-. - J$bH81 5r'Je-i5B SBB IShkp frPB HaBMkcHPPik.Cvi3 AWARDED Grand Prize Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Sr. Louis. Paris 1900, Buffalo 1901, Chicago 1893. ROSENTHAL'S 149 THIRD ST. SOLE AGENTS For These Celebrated Shoes Experienced Salesmen Wanted A Grand Closure of the Straw Hat Shapes Today in the "BIJOU SALONS" of MILLINERY Annex, Second Floor. $1.50 Untrimmed Hat Shapes 25c Another exceptional opportunity is offered the home milliners today to- supply an extra hat or two for the long Summer wear that's ahead, 'instead of pay ing the regular prices for these pretty untrimmed straw hat shapes prices which run up to $1.50, none under 50c in value, others at 75c, $ and $1.25 we're going to close them all in short order at the merest fraction of their real present worth. A hig assortment to select from, all wanted colors and popular shapes. Choose ye as vou will, the choice is unrestricted at 2oe EACH. EXTRA SPECIAL! e a e Ayers Pills The dose is one, just one pill at bedtime. The result is a gentle laxative the day following. They cure indigestion, bil iousness, constipation, for they act directly on the liyer. Tutt's Pills Cure AH Liver His. Save Your Money. Onebox of Tutt's Pills will save many dollars in doctors' bills ' They willsurely cure all diseases ' of the stomach, liver or bowels. i vr. r.ii.. a l: For sick headache, dyspepsia, malaria, constipation andbilic usness, amillion people endorse TUTT'S Liver PILLS Sale of "Buster Brown" Stockings And Stockings for "Buster's yr fpnto Sister" at the Pair .... DRAWING BOOKS FREE NO BOTHER OP SAVING COUPONS Busier j$Rcffl) THE STOCKINGS AEE 20c? A PAIR STRAIGHT ONE PAIS OE A HUNDRED. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. A very clever advertiser over in New Jersey conceived the idea of advertising a line of stockings for wear of youngsters, boys arid girls, as the "Buster Brown" hosiery. The general retail price of the same is 25c the pair everywhere. We have a large quantity and sbalL open a sale of them this morning at 20 the pair straight; 3 styles. "We have what we consider better values for the money, other authorities ( t) to the contrary, howsomcver. But if yon want the 'Buster Brown" stockings, you can get them here for 20 the pair. Every pair guaran teed, every pair the best quality of that make. DRAWING BOOKS TREE. THE DETAIL SCAUTI "BctbgmtFabc W3 Cmoc Buster Brown Hose, for boys; heavy-weight cotton; 2-and-l rib, triple-knee, Offc "Q double-sole; made from tight-twisted yarns; sizes 6 to 10 -fcVf V-IO. Boys' .medium-weight Cotton Hose; triple-knee, double soles, 1-and-l rib; 1A f'f'Sl suitable for girls or boys; all sizes at the low price of, pair A.J v.lOi Buster Brown Sisters' Stockings, fine 1-and-l rib lisle, very elastic; made from Of "j" tight-twisted yarns; all sizes; pair -fcvJ' V.IO f: AN j: In the EXPOSITION OF SURPASSING BEAUTY Parasol ShopWest Annex First Ploor Just inside the new annex, as you step into the new building coming from the main store, "forninst" the big elevators, your eyes will be caught by a most remarkable scene of Summer beauty. Our buyer of parasols, now in New York, .met with an exceptional opportunity of se curing a most wonderful display of the newest and prettiest parasols ever gathered in any one convention it. has been our pleasure to view. No two alike. Think of it! Over 300 parasols, and no two alike. It happened this way: A celebrated manufacturer made up a sample line for display at the Exposition. A line to be placed in competition with the leading makers of the world. Events led to a delay, and the beau ties never reached the. places they were- to fill in the Exposition show cases. But they came to Portland, to our store, where our patrons and visitors may view them, and, what's better, select one for themselves, at special prices much under the usual. Every wanted or imaginable color and shade is embraced in the vast exhibit Colors to match any ffown milady may wish to mate. Novelty stripes, plaids,, dots, change ables, fancy woven effects, tucked "and corded styles. The very latest and newest in the popular white linens, plain and English eyelet em broidery effects and hand-painted creations. Carriage parasols and parasols for children these in all 1he favored colors 25 j to $2.25. A superb line of verv handsome Japanese parasols, jmt the thing to carry when you're goinff to "hit the Trail" or to-the seashore. Hand seaie novelties in pongees. All at very special rsdaced prices far tfck week. Nevdfcia, is ptoffMc at from $2.50 to 95.50. GLASS ENGRAVING DEMONSTRATION Third Floor. We have secured from the East an expert cut ter of glass. All kinds of engraving Jone to order while you wait. Lewis and Clark engraved on tumblers, pitchers, etc. Call and see them. Souvenir China A very large assortment to select from: spe cial, each, up from...................... ioc Old Blue China Lewis and Clark 10-inch Plates; special ar. each ..50c Great Inducements to Dress Goods Buyers South Abb ex Firt Floor. Sweeping Reductions Ranging From a Half to a Third on Colored Dress Goods SLAUGHTERED FOR THE JULY STOCK-REDUCING SALE. Imported English Novelty Mohair, In checks, stripes and changeable effects; Imported Shepherd Check. French Voile, in grays, tans, navies and brown: Imported Silk and Wool Novelty Fabrics; also our entire line of odd pieces In Tweeds and Mannish Suitings; all in the stock-reducing sale at exactly half price $1 grade for Mc yard: $1.50 grade for 75c yard: $2.00 grade for $1.00 yard, etc Regular 50c values, m neat Mannish Mixed Suitings; Just the thing for children's wear, and beach and mountain wear; all colors to choose from; special only, njg CentS Of Vital Interest to Silk Buyers South Abbcx First Floor. Spring anI Summer goods must go. Every yard of Novelty Silks and Dress Goods must be sold by the close of the present month, and with this end In view, prices have been cut so deeply that one rinds silks priced less than cotton goods or novelty dress fabrics. Many at half price. Just 90 Suit Lengths Silk Suit Lengths, 16 yards to each pattern, in all good wanted colors, such as navys, roy als, browns, etc: specially priced, per pattern, only 18S each. These are worth $16.00 regu larly. Here are. 1 47 Novelty Suit Lengths In all the newest weaves and colors, every yard this season's best makes: 16 yards to each pat tern; specially priced, per pattern, only 513.43. Sold regularly at 423.00. r LOT 1 Novelty Suit Silks, July sale, yard, 43c LOT 2 Novelty Suit Silks, July sale, yard, 78c LOT 3 Novelty Suit Silks, July sale, yard. 03c These have sold at $1.75, $1.50, $1.25 and $1.00 per yard. Special Values to Interest Housewives TAKE ANY ELEVATOR TO FOURTH FLOOR Olds, Wortman & King Sewing Machines. O. "W. & K. Sewing Machine, high arm, hall bearing, drop-head, golden oak cabinet, a drawers: guaranteed for 10 years; sold by agents for $45 Our value special, ea.. $24.90 O. W."& IC Sowing Machine, same as above, automatic lift; guaranteed for 10 years; sold by agents for $55 Our special value at. each Robes, Shawls and Couch Covers The Genuine Pendleton Indian, Robes, Trading Shawls and Couch Covera Shawls Regular value $6.03; special. ea-.S3.15 Couch Covers Regular value $10.50; special at. each f&50 "White Blankets Regular value $5.50; special at, the pair ...$4.58 Portieres Tapestry Portieres, fn plain colors, with heavy cord edge; special, pair. ..S7.50, $SJS0, 12.58 Pretty Two-Tone Portieres, double-faced, bound edge; special at, the pair 917.50 Tapestry Portieres, in plain and figured effects and Oriental designs; special at, the pair. $350, $4.90, $4.50 to &5d Wednesday Specials in Do mestic Aisles 1st Hoor CROCHET BEDSPREADS. Crochet Bedspreads, Marseilles patterns; two special values at. each 95c aad $1.18 HUCK TOWELS 2c Fine Washed Huclc Towels, with fancy woven borders; special at. each ....20c 25c WASH GOODS lOc 25.030 yards Fine Wash Goods, in French Ging hams, Percales, Voiles, Crepes, Etamlnes and Mercerized Novelties Regular values 15c 20c and 25c; special at, yard 10c DUCK SUITING ISc YARD. Just received about 3000 yards White Arrow Head Duck Suiting, soft finish; special, while they last, yard - 10c 9 The Wanted Bargains in Sum- ; mer House-furnishings Third Floor Take Elevator. v 99.ee LAWN MOWERS 9T.0. r 16-lnch high-grade Lawn Mower: high wheels, a four blades, ball-bearing; extra quality 8i Regular valui $3.03; special, each ...... 97.00 98.75 LAWN MOWERS 940. J 18-Inch Lawn Mower, high wheel. 4 knives Jq easy running: especially good for large lawns Regular value $6.75; special at, each.. 9-130 9t GARDEN HOSE. J Twelve styles Garden Hose, quality guaran- teed; Hose Reels, Sprinklers, Nozzles and Hose Mender at special prices. ai ECONOMY FRUIT JARS. m Perfect keepers. Jargo mouthy best quality glass. Pints; social -at, the "dozen -8Kc a Quarts: special at, the dozen ......... ...91.0S Half Gallons; special at, the dzes .HJS Covered Jellies; special at. the dozes . .So Jelly Tumblers: special at. the deaea....ae m