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j pnim www: PORTLAND, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1905. PRICE FIVE CENTS. VOL. XLY.-NO. 13,94:3. CONFERENCE IS DELRYEfl BREAK Puts Off Discussion Sakhalin. of AGREES OH TWO ARTICLES Open Door and Cession of Russian Leases Settled. HOPE FOR COMPROMISE Close of Week May See Deadlock on Crucial Points Russia Will Re sist Giving Up Rail road to China. PORTSMOUTH. N. H., Aug. 15. The crista in the peace negotiations upon which the eyes of the world are fas tened Is approaching rapidly and the end of this week or the nrst of next, at the latest, should witness the dead lock and the end, If the conference Is to go to pieces. Two more of the 12 arti cles, Hob. 4 and 6, were disposed of to day. Article 4 consists of mutual pledges to observe the Integrity of China and the policy of the "open door" for the commerce of all nations, and article 6 covers the surrender of the Russian leases of the Llao Tung Penln Eula, Port Arthur, Dalny and the Blond and Elliott Islands. v"- To article 4 both parties gave ready assent and the official statement of the adoption of that article took care to state tnat It was agreed to "unanimous ly." Article B, the consideration of which aws passed until later, provides for the cession of the Island of .Sak halln. Discussion appearing JUBt at this stage .on account of the firm nega tive given in the Russian reply, it was decided upon the motion of the Japan ese to defer its discussion, thus reveal ing the Japanese intention' of postpon ing to the end the life and death struggle. Leave Trump Cards Till Lust. Tnls is the UBual procedure followed in diplomatic negotiations, enabling tho negotiators to come to an accord upon all possible points before tackling the crucial Issues, and the fact that the Russians acquiesced in the proposition shows that they too are as careful and as anxious as are the Japanese that the world should not accuse them of being responsible for precipitating the break. If break there Is to be, and wrecking the conference. This in itself Is a hopeful sign. Besides by postpon ing the main questions to the ond the psychological moment for bargain and compromise arrives. Then hurriedly the last trump cards are played and the game la done. And there is growing hope of com promise. To the closest observers tho nnal solution begins to crystallize quite naturally the Russians yielding the cession of Sakhalin, Japan forego ing "the cost of the war" but taking compensation in the money to be re funded to Japan by China on account of the transfer to her of the Chinese Eastern Railroad, which Russia con tends belongs to a private corporation and therefore Is unconfiscable by Jap an, and the Russian government prop erty in Port Arthur and Dalny and re muneration for the maintenance of tho 100,000 Russian prisoners in Japan. According to the Russian view, Japan has already secured all and moro than she dreamed of claiming before the war To insist upon a foe, who has still E00.0D0 men confronting her in th.. Held, footing tho hill for the cost of war, as the price of peace would, the Russians say, change the character of the military struggle henceforth from one for principle to one for the exac tion of "blood money." Questions So Far Settled. All questions relating to Corea and Manchuria, except the cession of the Chinese Eastern Railroad, the main Siberian line running through North ern Manchuria from the station "Man cnuria on tne Amur via Harbin to Vladivostok, are settled in the five arti cles. Some confusion has arisen about those articles and the following resume may- be Accepted as absolutely accurate "First Recognition of Japan's prepon derating Influence In Corea, etc. "Second Mutual obligation to evacuate Manchuria, Russia to retrocede to China all special privileges, etc. "Third Japanese obligation to restore the sovereignty and administration of China m Manchuria. "Fourth Mutual obligations to respect the territorial and administrative integ rity of China and the principle of the 'open door.' Fifth The surrender of the Russian leases to the Llao Tung Peninsula, In cluding Port Arthur, Dalny and the Blond and Elliott Islands." Articles Not Agreed Upon. The remaining seven articles, (not given in numerical order) are: "Tho cession of Sakhalin; reimburse ment for the cost of the war; the cession to China of the Chinese Eastern Railway, the article relating to that portion of the main line of the Siberian Railroad through Northern Manchuria, which Includes pro vision for policing of the road by China and not by Russia; fishing rights on the Siberian coast north of Vladivostok to Bering Sea; the article affecting Russia's naval power in the Far East; and that providing for the surrender of the Russian warships interned In Far Eastern waters. Toall of theso Russia has more or less objected. Besides indemnity and Sakhalin, Mr. Wltte will strenuously oppose the sur render of thelntemod warships, the limi tation upon Russia's naval power and the cession of the Chinese Eastern Railroad to China. Struggle on Railroad Question. The article relating to the Chinese East ern Railroad is No. 1 and comes up at the session tomorrow. The Russians are pre pared with documentary evidence, if the article Is not passed over, to show that tho railroad Is a private corporation owned- by the Russo-Chlnese Bank. Mr. Pokotlloff, one of the Russian delegates, was manager of the bank at St, Peters burg until a few months ago, when he was sent to Pekln as Minister, upon the death of Mr. Leser. Mr. Berger, the attorney for the bank, is also here, and the fight on this article is sure to prove extremely interesting and possibly pro longed, as Russia will contest the Jap-, anoso contention that the Russian gov ernment is the real owner of the railroad and that it was built for purely strategic purposes. The only Jar in the sessions today, oc curred at the morning session, wbn a rather spirited controversy occurred over the question of the publicity of the pro ceedings. Each side manifested a dispo sition to charge the other with being re sponsible for the "leaks," and It was set tled by renewed pledges to observe-.the strictest secrecy henceforth regarding the proceedings. As a result the correspond ents experienced difficulty in obtaining In formation. Both Firm About Sakhalin. The discussion on Sakhalin went .far enough to demonstrate the determined op position of Russia to Its cession, and there had been not the slightest sign of yielding when the agreement was reached to reserve a decision on the acrt cle until later. Competent Japanese au thorities, however, still Inlsst that Japan will never abandon this point. They de clare, however.! that Baron Komura and Mr." Takahlra will go lo the extreme limit to secure the basis of the "treaty of Washington." They do not pretend to say that they are assured the treaty will be signed. They do not even say tonight that they are hopefuL Their position may thus be unofflclalljystated: "Japan's plenipotentiaries will continue the negotiations as far as possible with out yielding on those points which Japan has long ago decided are essential de mands. If, after this earnest effort. It is impossible to reach an agreement with Mr. Wltte and Baron Rosen. Japan will announce that further negotiations are useless, and her envoys will regretfully takdleave, and Japan wilj turn her at tention to the campaign in Manchuria. It has been made plain by Japan that both sides can conduct the nagotlatiaan with a freer hand and make concessions on certain points with less danirar of embarrassment by public opinion at home if the negotiations are kent secret." No More Talk of Armistice. The President has not only ceased all efforts in tho direction of an armistice, but it is the feeling among the officials of the Washington government that per haps, in case the basis of the negotia tions is agreed upon, the actual drafting of the treaty may be hastened if there is no truce. Japan long ago let It be knownjhat she would not consent to an armistice until the success of the nego tiations had been assured by an agree ment upon the framework of the treaty. and now It appears unlikely that she will consent to a truce even then, unloss Russia asks for it, which Japan does not expect. READY TO PLAY LAST CARD Russia Will Mobilize All Forces Rather Than Pay Indemnity. NEW YORK. Aug. 15. The St. Peters burg correspondent of the Times nays that "an important personage" declared to him yesterday morning If Japan does not abandon her demand for an Indem nity, the negotiations at Portsmouth will be broken off this week. , "Every preparation,," ho said, "has been made for a general mobilization. with a view to a supreme effort in Man churia in the present year. True, tho chances of victory afc dubious, but Rus sia will play her last card before ac cepting dishonorable conditions of peace. The order of the mobilization will be issued in the middle of August (old style), if peace has not previously been concluded." RUSSIA IN FEVER OF SUSPENSE Expected Rupture and Is Relieved. May Compromise on Sakhalin. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 16. 3:10 A. M.) The Associated Press dispatch an nouncing the decision of the plenipoten tiaries at Portsmouth to waive for tho present consideration of the article relat ing to Sakhalin and to proceed with the discussion of points that Russia Is will ing to accept as a basis of negotiations wore received, here with some surprise and even relief by the Russian public generally, which had been forewarned that yesterday's session might ond the conference. Mr. Wltte is known to have considered a rupture more than possible. The Rus sian correspondents on Monday night pri vately notified their papers that nogotla tlons might be expected to end on the morrow, when the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries locked horns on tho question of the cession of Sakhalin. The Boerse also was apprehensive and Run slan Imperial fours, which were weak yesterday, fell off an eighth. The postponement of the discussion of one of the two points on which the fate of the conference hangs is considered good sign, but not a sure one, and the general opinion remains one -.of doubt. though pessimism is losing ground as the days pass without a rupture "between the envoys. Count Lamsdorff and some of the other ministers were received In audience by the Emperor at Peterhof yesterday, but (Concluded' on Page 5.) MOB CHOICE OF 0E1N Appointment of Federal Judge Likely to Be Made by President Today. BEAN BEST EQUIPPED MAN Attorney-General's Selection of Su preme Judge for Position An nounced Picked From 3Iany Candidates. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Aug. -15. If the recommendation of Attorney-General Moody is adhered to by President Roosevelt, Judge R. S. Bean, of Salom, now on the Oregon Supreme bench, will be appointed federal Judge for the district of Oregon to succeed Judge Cotton, resigned. It Is not certain that the President will abide by the Attorney-General's opinion in this matter, but It is reasonably certain that he will, "and, if all signs hold good. Judge Bean's ap pointment will be announced from Oyster Bay tomorrow. The Attorney-General has been some time arriving at a seleotlon of a suitable Judge for Oregon. He has been confront ed with a great array of applications and Indorsements and has given careful con sideration to each man's merits, as he has been desirous from the first of se lecting the best available man among the candidates. Because this is a life po sition and because the federal Judge for Oregon is thrown largely upon his own resources at all times, it was deemed most essential that a man of proper ju dicial temperament should be chosen. There were sevoral such on tho list and there wore others more proficient as prac ticing lawyers than they would be as Judges. The latter were discarded. though without reflection upon tbem In any way. Politics Cut Small Figure. Politics may have entered Into the se lection of Judge Bean; it was not a con trolling or an Important factor, however. Judge Bean was chosen from among the many, because it was believed he is bat ter equipped than any other roan in the race to fill this particular position. Mr. Moody's recommendation was sent to Oyster Bay last FtJday -w Saturday. Since then no word has been received from the President to indicate what he will do, but unless he is in possossfon of facts not laid before the Attorney-Gon oral. C Is almost certain he will concur In the latter's selection. All Papers Given President. In transmitting the recommondatlon to the President, the Attorney-Gonoral also sent to Oyster Bay all Important papers relating to the, various candidates, so that tne President might be fully advised of every feature of the nituation before making the appointment. This was done out of abundance of precaution, for the President has been as anxious as the At torney-Genoral to secure the best avail able man for Judge, and ho naturally would care to go through all the papers before affixing his signature to the com mission of any man. JUDGE BEAN'S ACTIVE CAREER Born on Oregon Farm, He Has Risen by Industry and Merit. Robert Sharp Bean, the Attorney-Gen oral's choice for United States District Judge of Oregon, is the son of O. R. Boan, a native of Missouri, who came to Oregon and settled in Tamhill County in 1S32 and there married Miss Julia A. Sharp. On that farm the future Judge was born on Novozaber 23, 1S34. but the greater part of his life was spent near Eugene, Lane Count', whither the family moved in 1855. His youth was spent on the farm, till ing the soil In Summer and studying at the district school in Winter, until in September, 1BS9. he entered the Christian College at Monmouth, Polk County, (now the State Normal School), whence he graduated with honor In June, 1S72. He worked as a carpenter until November, 1S74. when he began studying law with J. M. Tompson of Eugene. He was ad mltted to the bar in December. 1S76 and soon afterwards formed a partnership with Mr. Tompson. which lasted until the latter's death in February. 1SS2. In order to broaden his education he studied at tho University of Oregon at Eugene from September 1S77 to the closo of the school year, being a member of the first class to graduate. In June. 1SS2, he was nominated by the Republicans for circuit Judge of the sec ond Judicial district to complete tho term of J. F. Watson, who had resigned to become United States District Attorney. In 1SS6 he was re-elected for six years, but before the expiration of his term, ho was nominated In 1890 for associate Justice of the Supreme Court and was elected. He has since held that office, having been re-elected twice, and has won a high reputation for the Justice of his decisions and his legal learning. Judge Bean married Miss Ina B. Con don, second daughter of Professor Thomas Condon, of the State Unlvorslty at Eu gene in September, 1SS0. They have an Interesting family. Judge Bean has always taken an active Interest in the public affairs of Eugene and Salem. Ho stands high among Scot tish Rite Masons In Eugene and Is a member of the A. O. U. W.. lodge in that city. He was one of the promoters of the water-works of Eugene. ANARCHY IN ANDALUSIA Armed Peasants Roam Through tho Country and Jails Overflow. SEVILLE. Spain. Aug. 15. A coramls- Usion of landed proprietors and farmers has laid before the authorities the condi tions prcvaHlng in and' about Osuna, In Andalusia Province. It estimates that there are 5000 workmen armed wlth rifles roaming about the country. The municipal authorities disclaim re sponsibility for this condition of affairs. The Jails are crowded witn persons wno have committed no offense, but who have given themselves up to the police on the pretense of having committed a crime. In order to procure shelter and food. The charitable societies havo exhausted their resources, and govrnment action Is anx iously awaited. EDWARD AND EMPEROR MEET Guest of Francis Joseph on Way to Marlcnbad. ISCHL. Austria. Aug. IS. King Ed ward, who Is going to Marlenbad to take the cure, was the guest tonight of Em peror Francis Joseph. The Emperor met King Edward at Garden Gmunden and accompanied him hither. Covers wore laid for 20 persons at the dinner. There Is no political significance at tached to the meeting of the two mon- archs. King Edward will proceed to Marlenbad tomorrow. British Association at Cape Town. CAPE TOWN, Aug; IS. Tho members ot the British Association arrived hore today, and at their first session tonight President George Howard Darwin deliv ered an address. FOLK PREPARES 10 COME ARRANGES 3HTTERS OF STATE WITH HIS LIEUTENANT. After Tightly Fitting Lid on Mis souri, He and His Staff Will Visit Portland Uniformed. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug. IS. (Special.) The presence in the city Satur day and Sunday of Lieutenant-Governor McKlnley as tho guest of George N. Stllle excited no particular, comment, but the goseips have since become busy. It is stated that Mr. McKlnley came at the Invitation of Governor Folk to discuss with him matters which may arise and the action to ,be taken thereon during the Governor's absence at the Portland Exposition. September 14 Is Missouri day there, an the Govcnor and his military staff, hav ,-- I ing been fitted out with uniforms by Inspector-General Emmett Newton, "all of the same bolt of goods, that there may "bo no variety In hues," will leave In time to reach the Expedition the day pre ceding that date. What matters are to bo treated outside the ordinary run, and how they are to bo treated, are said to have been considered by the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor so far as It was possible to foresee things to come up, but the conclusions reached can only be made known by de velopments. POLES 7 ASK FOR BISHOP i Pope's Representative Says They Lack Necessary Intelligence, DETROIT. Aug. 15. Archbishop Francis Albion Symon. personal representative of Pope Plus X, has been a guest of Bishop Foley and the Polish Catholic clergy of Detroit for several days. It was re ported that the purpose of his tour of America was to investigate the claims of the Polish clergy to representation In PRESIDENT DAVID It, THAN CIS OF the hierarchy ot the Roman Catholic Church. In an Interview, Archbishop Sy mon said: The Information rought is as to whether the avers ire Intelligence of the Polish Cath olics of" America warrant a representation la the hierarchy. And In this nvrpect, I must say I have looked for It everywhere and found very little almoet nothing; The Polish Immi gration In tbls country Is recruited from tho hurablwt walks of life labor it, formers, ar tisans. .They are all.. good, pious. God-fearing -people, but tier, are not the brains of our nation. HIGH PRftlSE FROM FRANCiS Centennial Exposition Is -Mighty Triumph for the Northwest. NEED FEAR NO REACTION President David R. Francis Paints a Glowing Picture of the Benefits Which Will Follow Hold ing of the Fair. WHAT TILE FAIR DID FOR ST. LOUIS. The benefit that will follow the Expo sition are going to be more far-reaching than the most sanguine have pre dicted. I have In mind our experi ence at Et, Louis, which Is certain to be repeated here. The fact 1. we now regret very much that we did not con tinue our Fair this year. It proved the moat profitable Investment the city ever made. It has done more for St. Louts than the most enthusiastic dared hope. You will find .the earr.e thine true here. Before and during our Fair there were many who predicted that it would be followed by a depression In business. They are seeing their mistake now. There has not been a deprejv slon. Real estate Is more active and the values are higher than before, business of all kinds la flourishing and there la a big demand for all kinds of labor. President David R. Franc I?, of the Louisiana Purchasa Exposition. During the progress of tho ExposI idJllon up to date many distinguished Airrcrlcans havo come Portland way to see tho things we have set before the world, but among them all there has been no visitor whom we more gladly welcome than David R. Francis, of St. Louis. ox-Mayor, ex-Governor, ex-Cab inet official. ( Governor Francis, accompanied by his family, arrived by private car yes terday morning to deliver an address at the Louisiana Purchase ceremo nies, and tp spend a few days at the Fair. v Most recently the famous Mlssourlan has been In the public eye as the head of the big exposition held In St. Louis last year, the wonderful success of which was in large-measure due to his untiring efforts and splendid executive ability. Governor Francis came to see our Fair as u neighborly man should and seeing he remains to praise. Which same praise coming from such expert source Is praise Indeed. Ho is well Impressed and says so. Triumph for Northwest. "It has been a tremendous under taking for Portland and the Northwest and to have succeeded so signally Is triumph which must always reflect the LOUISIANA TOR CHASE EXPOSITION. utmost credit upon all who have hand In Its making. I cannot find com pllments too high for President Goode and all those who have directly con tributed their brains, time and money to the work. The credit that Is duo them is also shared In by all your pco plo whose efforts, while less direct. have been no less commendable. The Exposition Is attracting favor able attention all over the country an is going to accomplish wonderful things In tho way of the development of this city and section. The benefits that will follow it are going to be moro far reaching than the most sanguine have predicted. I have In mind our ex perience at St. Louis, which Is cer tain m De repeated nere. "The fact Is, we now regret very much that we did not continue our fair this year. It proved the most prof itable Investment tho cltv ever made. It has done more for St. Louis than the moBt enthusiastic ever dared hope. You will find the same thing true here. Before and during our fair there wero many who predicted that It would be followed by a depression In business. They are seeing their mistake now. No Reaction Follows. There has not been a depression. Real estate Is more active and tne values are higher than before, busi ness of all kinds is flourishing and thero is a big demand for all kinds of labor. The benefits of the fair to St. Louis canot be overestimated. "I like the spirit manifested on the Pacific Coast," continued the Gov ernor. "You people are proud of your country and have a right to be. This local patriotism Is a line thing. It means everything to this region. It impresses the visitor and he soon catcnes the Infection and begins sing ing a song ot praise, too. Combined with your wonderful natural resources and the results already attained it will make mighty states and cities. People from, all over the world are being drawn here, many to remain. 'The spirit which ha3 made tho Lewis and Clark Exposition possible la the kind which wins. The good re suits of the Fair will be far-reaching and of. vast permanent value." Governor Francis la accompanied by Mrs. Francis, their sons. Charles, Sid ney and Thomas and his private "sec retary. J. C. Thompson, Jr. While in the city the party will stay at tho Ameri can Inn. They will remain several days and several social functions have been arranged in their nonor. S RACE WITH DE LEAKING STEAMER SINKS AS SHE REACHES DOCK. Striking Sunken Wreck, She Dashes lor Land and Saves Passengers as Water Reaches Fires. BLOCK ISLAND, R. I.. Aug. 15. The steamer New Shoreham. whllo entering the harbor today, on her trip from Provl dence with ICO passengers, struck a sunk en wreck and after an exciting run for the docks, sank to the main deck Just as she ran alongside the pier. The passengers were able to land over the usual gang plank. The collision ripped open a hole several feet wide In her bottom, but. notwlth standing the steady Inrush of the water. the firemen and the engineer, headed by Chief Engineer John Quintan, stuek to their posts. When the stsamer was with in 100 yards of thr dock the water put out the fires. CONTENTS TODAY'S PAPER The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature. deg.; minimum. SI. precipitation. U.oi ot an Inch. TODAY'S Fair and warmer. Northwest winds. Peace Conference.- Airreement reached on two more articles. Page 1. Action on Sakhalin postponed because of dis agreement. Page 1. Russia resists cession of railroad. Pago 1. Japan about to seize Kamchatka, Pago 1 Foreign. Armed mobs of starving- peasants terrorize Andalusia. Page 1. British fleet satis for Baltic Sea. Page 1. Russian peasants hold congress and demand reforms. Page 4. Notional. Moody admits he haft recommended Bean for Federal Judge. Page 1. Evidence o fraud In Army clothing con tracts. Page 4. " Consuls tell of extent ot Chinese boycott. Page 8. "Walcott answers charge of graft in Geologl cal Survey. Page 4. Charges against private car-lines. Page 4. Domestic Chicago educator says women are supplant ing men In Industries. Page 1. Governor Folic arranging to come to Expo sition. Page 1. Dr. Gulteras studies yellow fever In New Orleans. Page 3. Leaking steamer reaches dock Just as sht sinks. Page 1. Sport. Giants defeat Seals by score of 1 to 0. Page T. Racing men stranded In Portland following prohibition oC poolselllng. Page T. Pacific Coast League scores: Portland 1. San Francisco 0; Oakland 3, Tacoma 2; Los Angeles S. Seattle 2. Page 5. Pacific Coast. Oregon Supreme Court supports lower courts In awarding damages against two corpor ations. Page 8. Five Indian youths are graduated at Che mawa. Page 8. Lawyer Collins alleges wholesale conspiracy against him la San Francisco. Page 6. Mrs. H. S. France, of Santa Monica, Cal.. offers reward tor news of her husband. Poge 4. One man killed and several Injured In Sun day saloon row at Weatrall. Or. Page . Governor Mead Insists that Walla Walla penitentiary guards must go. Page 7. Commercial and Marine. Fruit crop conditions In Oregon. Page 15. Activity In local hop market. Page J5. Wheat closes hlghor at Chicago. Page 15. Firm grain market at San Francisco. Page 15. Advance In stocks checked. Page 15. Plan to raise Geo. W. Elder by means of pontoons will be tried. Page 14. News of the river-front and marine. Page 14. Lewis and Clark -Exposition. Admissions. 16.443. Page 11. Saturday is New York day at Fair. Page 11. Louisiana Purchase day proves to be an ovation to David R. 'Francis. Page II. Portland and Vicinity. Elks will have big parade and day at Expo sition. Page 11. Chinese merchant says causa of boycott was humiliation of Viceroy's son. Page 14. Injunction against pool-selling stands. Page 10. A fan tan game Is broken up. Page 14. ' F. B. Thurber discusses widening of markets abroad. Page 9. Council committee amends law to provide greater safety on river craft. Page 9. David R. Francis, president ot the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, has high prale for Portland Fair and predicts great benefits to follow. Page L Trans-Mississippi Congress begins today. Page 10. Life Intensified in the cities theme of Civic Conference. Page 10. Police say murder of Mrs. Van Dran-was due to .Insane cunning. Page 16. Mi DRUE MM Tl THE SOIL Startling Facts About Her In vasion of Man's Former Occupations. MAKES MAN BACK NUMBER Chicago Educator Says Female Oc cupations Increase, 31nle De crease Neglected Children of Rich a Probjeta DETROIT, Aug. 15. The annual con vention of the International Association of Factory Inspectors opened here today. About ISO delegates were present. The speech of Mr. Budlne, Superintendent of Compulsory Education at Chicago, was the feature of the day, and created a mild sensation among the delegates. The speaker produced Federal statutes cov ering the past CO years, showing that the Industrial competition of women, children and machine labor was driving the men out of the large cities to fields of heavy manual labor In mining and agriculture. He declared that women were destined to be the ruling sex in Industrialism, and continued: Woman Driving Out Man. "Man, like the Indian, is dying out and being driven out. In 1S00 there were 3,914.571 women who were employed in gainful occupations In America. In 1000 the number had Increased to 5.329.S07. The birth rate among the female occupations in Increasing, and tho death rate decreas ing. It Is Just tho reverse among tho males. We are rapidly drifting to the ago of the 'eternal feminine.' when man will be a. back number and forced to re turn to the soli and to those Holds ot labor where only his physical endurance will save him In tho struggle for sur vival' In discussing the competitive life for the leadership In Boclety, tho speaker said: Society a Maze or Glass Houses. "Society Is dying out at tho top. It Is a crystal maze ot glass houses, where no occupant dares cast the first stone: tho dangerous example, the academy of' di vorce. Society has mothers who -sre slaves to the siren calls of fashion and frivolity, who look more often Into thel mlrrors than into the faces of their children. With a fashionable mother gad ding about at social functions and a fashionable father at his club, the re sult will be that within a decade the question of the neglected children of the rich will become as great a social prob lem as that of the neglected children of the poor." ROBBER SHOOTS TO HIT REVOLVER BUILETS ANSWER POL-ICEMAN'S SUMMONS. After Abortive Attempt to Hold Up Eugene Hotel, He Wounds Policeman and Escapes. EUGENE. Or., Aug. 16. A daring hold up occurred on Main street of this city at 1:40 o'clock this morning. A masked man entered the Hoffman House, one of the principal hotels, demanded that the night clerk open the cash register and hand him the contents of the till quick The clerk hedged by saying he had not the possession of the key. With an oath, the man left the oftlce and ran down the street. The clerk gave the alarm and Of ficers Croner and Farrlngton gave cttas. The latter, overtaking the desperado near tho courthouse, ordered him to throw up his hands and surrender. Tho hold-up's response was three shots from a big revolvers In quick succession at the officer, the first shot taking effoct In the fleshy part of the left leg. incapacitating tho officer for further pursuit, and tha hold-up escaped. The officer is not se riously Injured. CHARGES AT WAR OFFICE Taggart Was Attncked for Matters Leading to Divorce. WASHINGTON". Aug. 15. It Is now stated at the War Department that charges wore filed there last April against Major Taggart. who Is suing his wife for divorce In Ohio, but no action has been taken on the charges, nor will any thing be done until the termination of tho present suit. The charges relate to matters out of which the divorce has grown. Taggart also filed charges against Colonel Miner some time ago, but they were consid ered trivial and were dismissed. ITALIANS BLOWN TO ATOMS Desperadoes In West Virginia Kill Nine With Dynamite. ELKINS. W. Va.. Aug. 15. Nino Ital ians wero blown to shreds and tholr houso reduced to atoms by a dynamite explosion at the construction camp of Dunleavy Bros., about six miles from Durbln. between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning. It Is thought to be only an other chapter In the feud between a I gang of desperadoes and Italians,