THIS MORNING OREGOyiAX, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1905. STILL ON IE PENCE Japan Doubts Sincerity of Czar's Peace Move. PROMISES L1NIEVITCH AID Encourages General and ' Limits Wltte's Powers "Witte Startsr From St. Petersburg Ko xnura In Fuca Straps. TOKIO. July 19. It Is believed that Em peror Nicholas recently sent an encour aging message to General Llalevltch, promising him men, provisions and other necessities for attaining a victory. It Is also reported that the Russian Em peror recently ordered the mobilization of four army corps. This fact, taken in connection with the reported limitation of M.. Wltte's power as chief peace pleni potentiary. Is deemed to be a sign that Russia Is not sincere In her expressed de sire for the conclusion of peace, i Heavy seas are still raging off the coast 'of the Island of Sakhalin, and further re ports of the Japanese operations there are not expected In the near future. Comment on Wltte's Interview. PARIS, July 19. Tl Interview of the Associated Press with M. Witte on Monday has attracted widespread at tention and comment. The entire French press give It marked promi nence. The Gaulois, Journal and Temps set forth Its Importance In disclosing: Russia's attitude on the eve of the peace conference. The Temps says: 'M. Wltte's appointment has been everywhere heralded as a victory for the peace party, and as showing: that Russia is anxious to terminate the war, and that the peace terms are cer tain to be most onerous. Japan also welcomed M. Wltte's appointment as evidence that Russia Is anxious for peace." The Temps adds that those expres sions afforded M. Witte an opportunity to clear up his position, showing: that, while all "was favorable to peace, he Is conscious of the danger of a prolonged war If Japan insists upon onerous con ditions. PROCLAIM COREA'S CLAIMS Young Men Coming to America to Make Newspaper Campaign. SEOUL, Corca, July 19. Against the advice of members of the Foreign le gations here, Corea has decided to send two representatives to Washing ton to secure a hearing before the peace plenipotentiaries. Both of the men chosen were formerly students In America. They are young, with public standing and bear no credentials. The Emperor's private purse supplies them with 10.000 yen to "Inaugurate a news paper campaign to interest Americans In Corea's plight." Japanese .Minister HayashI has pro tested and suggested a personal con sultation before the departure of the Coreans, which. It is asserted, thejha- tried to avoid. The scheme is consld cred by the Japanese here as a useless expense a.nd not tis a sorlous attempt' to interest the world. WITTE GIVEN GREAT SEND-OFF Crowd of Friends Wishes Him Good bye at St. Petersburg. ST. PETERSBURG. July 19. M. Wltte's departure for Paris today, while a very domei'tlc affair, was the occasion for a remarkable demonstration in his honor. The compartment occupied by Russia's rihief plenipotentiary wan filled with flowers and the platform of the station was crowded with friends who bade him good-bye and good luck in the great mission before him. The whole affair wag a testimonial of the strength of M. Wltte's personal following. Among those present were all the promi nent officiate who have seen service un der -the ex-Mlnlster of Finance. Tho Secretary of the Chinese Legation and the Corean minister were both in at tendance. Mme. Witte will not accom pany her husband. SAYS JAPANESE CAN'T ADVANCE Russian General Talks Before Battle Tests His Army. HEADQUARTERS OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY. Godzyanani, Manchuria. July 19. In conversation with a correspondent of the Associated Press regarding the present military situation. General Batt Janoff. commander of the Third Manchu rlan Army, today adopted a most optim istic tone. He declared the Japanese were unable to advance, both on account of the strengthening of the Russian positions and because they have not fully recov ered from their losses at the battle of Mukden. He concluded as follows: "Never during the whole war has the Russian army been so strong In every respect as at present The Japanese know this, and therefore they wlEh for peace." SUBJECT ONLY TO CZAR'S VETO Witte Has Full Powers of Plenipo tentiary of Peace. ST. PETERSBURG, July 30. (Special.) It is learned on excellent authority that M. Witte, who will be the dean of the Russian peace commission to Washing ton has been given powers of a pleni potentiary that are subject to the veto of the Czar alone. KOMURA ARRIVES IN STRAITS Japanese Peace Plenipotentiary on Way to Conference. SEATTLE, July 19. The steamer Minnesota, with.. Baron Komura on board, passed Tatoosh Island at 5 P. M.. has arrived at Port Townsend, and will remain there tonight. Fighting In Northern Corea. TOKIO, July IS. Vice-Admiral Kami mura reports that his flotilla of torpedo-boat-destroyera was shelled by tho Rus sians at Yuklwan. the attacking force numbering about 200. The flotilla replied and silenced the Russians, after which cavalry was discovered retiring, and was shelled. The flotilla also discovered a Russian cavalry patrol at Sunehin and turned its fire upon them. The cruiser Chlhaya shelled the Russian guard and signalmen posted on a hill north pf Geka, In the western extremity of Lashinpao, In Northeastern Corca. 3Iay Capture Wliole Array. TOKIO. July 19. It is believed that fie topographical nature of the district k yeKl Mauka. on the Island of Sakhalin, where the Russians are. making a stand iter their Meat at DtrMae, forbids tkek retreat further north. Shortness of am munition may soon compel .them to surrender. Corean Representative Coming. HONOLULU. July 19. Corean Repre sentative Toon sailed today on the steam er Alameda for the United States. The Japanese Consul gave him letters of in troduction to Japanese in Washington. ROOT TAKES NEW OFFICE First Business Is to Investigate Af fairs of Venezuela. WASHINGTON. July 13. EUhu Root, of New York, was formally Inducted into office as Secretary of State today and de voted practically all the morning and afternoon to the consideration of the Venezuelan situation. With Solicitor Pen field. Minister Russell, of Venezuela, and William '"J. Calhoun, who was recently designated by President Roosevelt to In vestigate the asphalt claims and conces sions, the Secretary went over the docu ments and papers on tile In the depart ment, with a view of formulating defi nite Instructions to the special commis sions. Mr. Calhoun will have to gather addi tional Information in Washington and New York before he Is fully equipped to perform his mission. COTTON VISITS PRESIDENT. Among Guests at Luncheon on His Return From Camp. OYSTER BAY. L. L, July 19. President Roosevelt and his sons, with whom he passed last night in camp on the shore of Long Island Sound, returned to Saga more Hill today. All were up early and after breakfast rowed back to Sagamore Hill In the cool of the morning. The President had a party of visitors as guests at luncheon today. The most notable among them was General Horace Porter, who has Just arrived from Paris, where for eight years he was stationed as American Ambassador to France. An other visitor was Judge W. W. Cotton, who recently was appointed United States District Judge for the District of Oregon. Two Consular Appointments. OYSTER BAY. July 19. President Roosevelt today announced the ap pointment of John McAkln to be United States Consul at Georgetown. Guiana, and of Risher W. Thornberry to bo Marshal of the Consular Court of the United States at Che Foo, China. COMING AFTER , FORTUNE Colorado Woman Tells of Rich Uncle Living Near Sulcm. DENVER. Colo.. July 19. (Special.) Some surprise was occasioned here when Mr. and Mrs. John Dearlove, of Little Laramie, sold their ranch a few days ago. at a price that was considered a great sacrifice. It now develops that Mrs. Dear love Is the cole heiress of a wealthy uncle residing at Salem, Or., and that he has sent for her to take care of him, as he is o-er 90 years of age and a bachelor. The name of the uncle Is John Stewart McCJolIan. and he is worth $750,000. He has made a will leaving everything to Mm Dearlove. In spite of there being sev. era I other nephews and nieces. His Wealth Not Apparent. SALEM. Or., July 19. (Special.) J. S. McClellan Is a farmer living on a 16 acre tract three miles east of Salem. He is 70 years old. pays taxes on $3S0 and. If he ,hai $750,(0!). leading Salem business men don't know It. VOTE ON ENDING STRIKE Teamsters Decide to Settle Question by Referendum. CHICAGO, July 19. A if of the unions Interested in the teamsters' strike will tomorrow take a referendum vote upon the advisability of calling off. tho strike. This action was decided upon at a meeting of the Teamsters' Joint Council held tonight. The meeting was stormy, and It was long after mid night before the order to take the vote was issued. Truckdrlvcrs Will Not Strike. CHICAGO. July 19 A conference be tween the members of the Team-Owners' Association and the Teamsters' Joint Council today resulted in an agreement by the former that union men In their employ would not be compelled to deliv er goods to nonunion houses. Any such deliveries which team-owners are called on to make will hereafter be made In wagons driven by owners. As a result of this promise a threatened strike of the truckdrlvcrs has been averted. Tlnmakers Plan Rival Trust- PITTSBURG. July 19.-Plans are under consideration by the independent sheet and tin plate manufacturers of the coun try for the formation of an organization which, it Is said, will include practically every Independent manufacturer outside the American Sheet & Tin Plate Company in the United States. T. J. Shaffer, whose term as president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel & Tin Workers expires next October, has been tendered the position of secretary of the new con cern. Ohio Bank Closes Doors. DAYTON. O.. July 19. The Farmers' Bank of Spring Valley, O., a private institution owned by George W. Smith, closed Its doors today. A receiver has been appointed. The assets are $16,000 with liabilities In excess. The failure was precipitated by the recent closing ot the Yellow Springs Bank. Stokes and Brldo Start on Toar. NEW YORK. July 19. James G. Phelps Stokes, the millionaire settlement worker, and his bride sailed today for Europe on the steamship Cedrlc. George Wcst Inghouse. one of the trustees of the Equit able Lite Assurance Society, also sailed on the Cedrlc for a European trjp. Ayers Cherry Pectoral A regular medicine: A strong medicine. A doctor's medicine. A medicine that cures hard colds, severe coughs, croup, the grip, vbronchitis, asthma-, pneumonia. SITE STEPS OUT Yakima Valley Irrigation Left to Government. MAY ABSORB ALL CANALS Comprehensive System of Storage Reservoirs May Reclaim Every Available Acre in Great Valley of Washington. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. July IS. According to advices re ceived by the Interior Department today, the State of Washington has stepped aside to give the National Government every opportunity to enter the Yakima Valley In Eastern Washington and construct a big irrigation project which 1111 reclaim. In addition to lands already under Irrigation, practically every acre that can be Irrigated by the waters ot the Yakima River and Its tributaries. For several months tho- state has been endeavoring to make a selection of 53.0C0 acres of the Yakima Valley -with the In tention of having It irrigated under an extension of the Sunnyside canal. The Reclamation Service insisted from the start that. If this selection was made, the Government would not undertake any Irrigation in the Yakima Valley. Thor oughly imbued with this idea andanxlous to have the Government get to work on the larger project, the people of the Ya kima Valley appealed to the state to withdraw Its selection and. In response to that request. Governor Mead and Land Commissioner Ross have formally re quested the Secretary of the Interior to ret aside their selection. This leaves the Government" free to go ahead and build the works for which the Yakima people have been clamoring. Plans or the Government. At this time the Reclamation Service Is not able to state positively what ac tion It will take, but T. A. Noble, in charge of work In the Yakima Valley, has been Instructed to make a thorough Investigation and ascertain what lands the Government can Irrigate, what pri vate canals It should purchase and' what storage and distributing works It should build in the Yakima Valley, with an estimate, of cost. These investigations will be pressed, but it will probably be late In the Fall or early In the coming Winter before they are concluded and It Is out of all question for the Govern ment to actually commence any con struction work In the Yakima Valley be fore next season. There Is good pros pect, howevor. that work will then be undertaken. If present Ideas are adhered to, the Government will build storage reservoirs on the hosdwaters of the Yak ima River and Its principal tributaries and from these reservoirs run high-line canals, which will irrigate many thou sands of acres which cannot be reached by any existing canals. 3Iay Absorb Private Canals. By some reclamation officials it Is deemed advisable for the Government to absorb all existing Irrigation systems In the Yakima Valley, evolve a general com prehensive plan ot Irrigation, adjust water rights and thus avoid what will oth erwise terminate In endless water con tests before the Washington courts. Other officials, however, are of opinion that water-users under the present canals and other persons holding water rights In the Yakima Valley should take the In itiative In this respect and adjust their own differences without the aid of th Government. It Is Impossible at this tlma to state what line of action the Reclama tion Sen-Ice will pursue. Palouse Farmers' Petition. The Reclamation Service today received from Senator Ankcny 103 affidavits of persons who have made entry of lands under the Palouse project In Eastern Washington, expressing their willingness to pay anywhere from $55 to $10) per acre for water, if the Government will take up and construct the big Palouss project- It Is the general opinion of these land-owners, many of them hold ing 220 acres each, that the farm unit under the Palouse project should be acres. Because the Palouse project will cost $5,000,000 and because the reclamation fund has been practically exhausted, it will be Impossible to undertake that pro ject now. but the affidavits of farmers have been placed on record and will be considered when the reclamation fund has grown again to a size which will permit construction of the Palouse project. TIME IS, GIVEN COUNSEL Depositors Brought From San Fran cisco to Be Examined. VICTORIA. B. C. July 13, The extra dition proceedings against George D. Collins, charged with committing perjury at San Francisco, was remanded until to morrow morning to allow of Collins and his counsel. H. D. Helmcken. K. C. ex amlnlng the depositions brought -from San Francisco. by Detective Tonr Gibson. frame mggm. appearing on behalf of G. P. RUMMELIN & SONS Established 1870. 126 Sccend St., Bet. Washlagtoa aad Alder wl leadth Ia Flac Plaaes aad PepeJarlty. Being the only piano representatives at theFa!r. and our pianos being se lected for all the tate and public buildings. Is sufficient In Itself to show I that we are the leaders In our line. . but wnen you take Into consideration the number of professional people, school and public places that use our pianos. It places Us beyond the possi bility of a doubt as to our being the great leading piano house of the Northwest. We give below a few of the jnany places where our pianos have re sent! been selected for use: Ysaye. the great violinist, a Knabe grand; 3X. Jules De Befvc. an Everett Miss Euli Howard, the great planlste. an Everett grand: Madama Partridge, .soloist with Innes Band, an Everelt: Professor Graham, at Unitarian Church. Knabe grand; Belasco Theater, a Fischer; Dominican Sisters. Fifteenth and Couch streets, a Hard man: St. Mary's Hospital, Walla Walla, an Estcy organ; Mount Angel Academy, six Cables; Domini can Sisters. Oregon City, a Ludwig; The Oaks concert, an Everett; Com mercial Club reception, a Kingsbury; concert Unitarian Chapel, an Everett: "Pioneer Society, at Armory, a Smith & Barnes: British Society, at Armory, a Fischer; Western Oregon Conference, a Kingsbury and Estey organ: Meier & Frank's booth at the Fair, a Fischer, and many others. It Is universally con ceded that we not only have the best line of old standard makes, but the greatest variety of styles, and what is best, we are making such reductions In price to Fair visitors and others that people are freely taking advantage of It. Only the last few days we sold a fine Hardman combination player and a new scale Ludwig to two prominent people of Prlnevllle. Or., where they had to be carted 75 miles overland. Other Fair visitors are buying and our pianos nre finding places- through out the country. Besides the very reas onable prices we are making, we are ' also giving advantage of our easy-payment plan which is so popular with the people. If you are thinking of buying a piano you will make a great mis take If you fail to look through our stock. For the convenience of those who cannot call through the day our store will be open each evening till 0 o'clock. Allen SGilbertRamaker Co. COR SIXTH AND MORRISON STS. the San Francisco police, asked leave to amend the Information against Collins, striking out the words specifying the action In which the alleged perjury was committed. Collin's counsel objected and asked the court to reserve the amend ment, which was done. Collin's counsel then asked for an ad journment until tomorrow In support of the perjury charge, which they hold to be liable to objection. The prosecution asked that the case be adjourned until Monday, but this was objected to and Judge Lampman remanded until tomor row morning. Witnesses Will Go to Victoria. SAN FRANCISCO. July 19. The de mands of the Victoria authorities for the witnesses -and all records In the case against George D. Collins, wanted here for bigamy and perjury, will be compiled with by District Attorney Byington. The witnesses from this city who will leave for Victoria on Friday night are At torney Curran, Notary Public Henry, As sistant District Atjomey Whiting, and possibly William Newman. To surround Che records with every safeguard, one of the witnesses will be sworn In-as a demur County Clerk, and the county papet's and books placed In his charge. Good Templars at Centralis. CENTRALTA. Wash.. July 19. For the next three days Centra Ha will be given up to the young people of the grand lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars. wh$ are convening here for the 26th annual session of the1 Grand Lodge of the State of Washington. Over KO members are now In the town from outside points attending the session of the grand lodge. The first session was called to order Tuesday afternoon In McNItt's Hall by Grand Chief Templar James R. O'Farrell. of Ortlng. Among the prominent mem bers present are: Colonel John Sobleskl. the Polish lecturer and temperance work er: Miss Amanda Way. right worthy grand Templar and past grand chief Tempiar of Kansas and Idaho. Miss Way was escorted to the platform by Mrs. Mattle N. Graves, of Centralla. grand chaplain, and by O. W. Bain, grand chief Templar of Michigan. Mrs. Graves is one of the most prominent temperance work ers In the West, being a national or ganizer of the W. C T. U. and a mem ber of-nearly all the temperance organiza tions. ' f Bookmakers Hurt in Auto Smash. SEATTLE. July 19. As the result of an automobile accident this afternoon. J. H. Dempsey. a well-known book maker, who has been managing the af fairs of the Totem and Standard bet ing syndicate during the Summer race meet at The Meadows, received in juries which may result fatally; "Col onel" Jack Thomson was severely bruised about the hip. and will prob ably be laid up for several weeks; C Dick Rlcards was slightly Injured about the head and arms. The accident occurred as the result of a collision with a buggy as the bookmakers were returning from the races at The Meadows, about a mile In from the track. Pay Only Part of Taxes. ASTORIA. Or.. July 19. (Special.) Tho suits which the five tlmberland syndicates brought against Clatsop County, to have the assessment and taxes against their property on the 1903 roll set aside, have not yet been set tled, but there Is every indication that they will be very soon. The original tax on this property amounted to J11.SS5.77. and penalties and interest In the sum MANUFACTURING FURRIERS We cany a complete line of Ladies' Fur Coats, Stoles, Neckwear, Etc. Our selection of Fur Rugs cannot be surpassed. Call at our establish ment and see-our display of HIMALAYAN TIGERS ALASKA WHITE FOXES KADfAC GRIZZLY BEARS POLAR BEARS We Dress All Kinds of Skins and Makes Specialty of -Mounting Rugs. LEADING AND RELIABLTFURRIERS OF THE NORTHWEST Artistic Picture Framing 1& -iz. Xrljr $1.75-$1.50 Waists 95c A GREAT SHIRTWAIST BARGAIN 600 women's Waists of fine quality white lawn; the fronts are trimmed with rows of tucking, Hamburg insertions and panels of Swiss embroidery, also white ground with small figures and dots; full new leg-o'-mutton sleeves. The backs are made in the newest plaited and tucked styles. All this season's newest styles ; a large variety to select from. Regular price $1.75 and $1.50; you may choose today at 95c 35c Vests 19c 1 Women's mercerized ribbed Vests, low neck, no sleeves, Olace trimmed, -white only; reg- ujar oijc at xt7C 63c Vests 47c "Women's mercerized ribbed A Vests, low neck, no sleeves, lace yoke, silk taped, white only; regular 63c at 47 $1.25 Suits 98c "Women's Swiss ribbed Lisle Union Suits, high neck, long sleeves, ankle length, white only; regular $1.2o at 9o Lewis and ClarRSouvenir 50c Underwear 39c jtf ywg WIIj-vtat Tao IN THE MEN'S STORE-90 dozen men's derby JTlllO W 1 O P S ribbed Shirts and Drawers, in pink, flesh and ilLl8Xpgi'7 blue; regular price 50c, at 39 V'KlS Tops, the official seal in Balbriggan Underwear r-T afi Si handsome colorings. Just the " , ., - , . " s?J; u5?fJ mi m -Ti , Men's balbnggan Shirts and Drawers; Maco v'&BHraV " p your - arn drawe are made th extra staW in gggjgj fnends would appreciate; seat, suspender tapes and pearl buttons; special WBSEMimP very special at 50 Value at 50 d of J223S.31 'have been charged against the property, making a total of $14. 144.0S. When the suits were commenced a tender of 60 per cent of the original tax. or $7131.39. was made and. In ac cordance with the ruling ot Judge JIc Bride before he would consent to granting a temporary Injunction, that sum was paid Into the treasury, leav ing $7012.69 in taxes, penalties and In terest now standing on the rolls. The plaintiffs have paid the taxes on the 1304 roll and negotiations are now in progress to arrange a settlement of the 1903 taxes and the suits by paying the balance of the original tax with 6 per cent Interest and have the penalties remitted. The indications are 'that the settlement will be arranged on that baste. Four Poles Charged With Murder. CHEHAL.1S. "Wash.. July 19. (Special.) The Coroner's Jury at Pe-EH finished the Inquest In the Bonnett murder case thl3 afternoon. George Grabcck. Joe Kachlski. Mike and John Goella were held charged with Bonnett's murder. Paul Spindle is ft "El ft ft ft High-Grade Watch Repairing $1.50 White Duck Hats 65c GREAT MILLINERY SENSATION 1000 WHITE DUCK OUTING HATS You may choose from a line of Duck Outing Hats, all this sea son's latest ideas, sailor and large, flap hats, in ready-to-wear styles. This is by far the best millinery offering this season. Just the hats you need for street and outing purposes; white only; regular values up to $1.50; your choice today at 6o 25c Ribbon 17c 4Un the ribbon store The new Messaline taffeta, all silk Ribbon, 5 inches wide, in white, black and all colors; just the ribbon for belt, neck wear and millinery purposes; regular price 25c, today 17 ? New Neckwear "We are receiving daily the lat est novelties ladies Neckwear in Venise lace, novelty tabs and turnovers in linen, etc., also - Collar and Cuff Sets marked at exceptionally low prices 10 to 75 also held as an accomplice. Sheriff Ur quhart and Constable Bartley arrived this evening with the prisoners. Time Is Fixed for Equalizers. SALEM. Or.. July 19. (Special.) That a County Board of Equalization has no authority to convene at a later date than the last Monday In August, was held by Attorney-General Crawford today In an opinion rendered at the request of the assessor of Columbia County. That is the date provided by law for the meet ing of the Board of Equalization. It is also provided that the assessment roll shall be completed by the first Monday In September, but that the time may be extended to the first Monday In October. The Attorney-General holds that this authority to extend the time for the completion of the roll does not give the County Court power to change the time of holding the meeting of the Board of Equalization. "Williams' Days Are Short. THE DALLES. Or., July 19. (Special.) "With but one day more to live Norman SIDE LO" CIGARS WADB AT TAMPA, FLORIDA, OF ALL HAYA'NA TOBACCO by CUBAN WORKMEN Distributers . - -Allen . ' 'PORTLAND, OREGON Very Reasonable Prices. Mesh Glovfes Fownes famous 2-cIasp, mesh back Lisle Gloves, with lisle palms, complete assortment sizes and colors; the best gloves offered for $1.00 Fownes famous 2-daspr mesh back Silk Gloves, with lisle palm ; complete assortment, sizes and colors; a perfect fitting glove for $1.25 $1.25 Belts 50c "Womens stylish new Belts, in silk, kid and fine silk, shirred styles, a large variety of col-, orings to select from; regular price up to 1.25, your choice today at 50 "Williams, who will be hanged in the County Jail yard here Friday morning. Is preserving the quiet, self-possessed de meanor which has characterized- his term of imprisonment. His guards report that aside from some slight nervousness, no change Is observed In hi? bearing. The scafford and all details for his exe cution are completed and it is expected that "Williams will be hanged early Fri day morning. Suit Against City of Aberdeen. ABERDEEN. "Wash.. July 19. (Special.) In the Supreme Court today of Chehalis County was heard the case of Captain Wappcnstein. of the Seattle detective force, against the City of Aberdeen, in which damages of $650 are awarded him by reason of a change of grade In a street on which property owned by him fronts. The suit Is important as on the result many other cases depend. Illinois Central Dividend. NEW YORK, July 19. The regular dlv ident of 3 per cent and an extra dividend of hi per cent was declared today by the directors of the Illinois Central Railroad. - & Lewis 1 t .