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THE MOKSiyG OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1905. SALMON i ANGEL But Chief Animal Inspector Is Exonerated. GOT NO PROFIT ON TAGS Solicitor McCabe Finds Dr. Salmon's Connection With Label Com pany Not IdealNot Guilty of Discrimination. "WASHINGTON. Aug. 30. No discrim ination in the work of the meat in spection service and exoneration of Dr. D. E. Salmon, chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture, of charges growing out of business connections here, are the findings announced today by Solicitor G. P. McCabe, of that department, as the result of his investigation of charges against that branch of the de partment. Mr. McCabe's work has been approved by Secretary "Wilson. The report ays that Dr. Salmon's connection with a local business Arm, while not ideal for a Government offi cer, did not involve any wrongdoing, and tnat he nevor benefited by the Gov ernment contract with that firm. In summing up the findings concerning criticisms of the Government inspection service. Mr. McCabe says: The matter of a Rrant or refusal of meat inspection to establishments applying' there for has received careful consideration. I And that during 1001. 20 applications for in Bpectlon were received, of which 10 were granted. In 1002, 13 applications were re. eelved. of which 10 were granted. In 1003, 27 applications were received, of which 4 were granted and 28 refused. In 1004, 27 ap plications were received, of which 10 were granted. During 1805 to this date. 12 appli cations have been received, of which one has been granted and two are pending. I find that the refusal to grant Inspection lias in a majority of cases been based on the fact that the application has been entirely Inadequate to cover the Inspection of all meat used In Interstate trade, and the department policy appears to have been to grant Inspec tion where the outlay of money would cover tbe inspection of the largest number of ani mate. I do not find that there has been dis crimination. The charges stated that Dr. Salmon was a member of the Howard Label Company, of Washington, which has the contract to furnish meat Inspec tion tags to the Government. BODY WAS EATEN BY HOGS "Unknown Suicide Believed to Have Been an Olympian. LEWISTON. Idaho, Aug. 20. A spe cial to the Tribune from Grangeville says: It is believed the mystery sur rounding the Identity of the man whoso body was found in a pasture near Grangeville yesterday was cleared up today through tne discovery of a. letter in the Cheley rooming-house and elgned by H. C. Paige. The letter states the author would destroy himself through taking poison; that he Is a member of the Olympla, Wash., lodge of Freemasons and that he is 70 years f age. The letter was written on June 24, 1905. The Olympla lodge has been notified. Tne body when found was completely barren -of flesh, having been exposed to the weather'and to the ravages of hogs. A man giving his name as Paige ap peared at the Cheley rooming-house in June and shortly thereafter disap peared. May Be Old Pony Express Rider. WALLA WALLA. Wash., Aug. 30. (Special.) The body found near Lewiston, Idaho, is believed to be that of a miner, H. C. Paige, of this city. Mr. Paige was a well-known pony express rider in early frontier days, and fct one time was worth a large amount of property. He is well known to pioneers of the Northwest, among whom he had the reputation of being a most fearless and daring scout. The unfortunate man was divorced from ills wife a few years ago under trying circumstances, since which time he has not appeared to his friends to be the same as of old. It is known that Paige left here several weeks ago for the mines in Idaho. WEST ARRESTED FOR MURDER Blayer of kefente, at Roosevelt, Was Liberated by Coroner's Jury. BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 30. (Special.) "William West, who shot and killed L. Le fente, a former resident of Boise, at Hoosevelt, last month, and was liberated by the Coroner's jury, is again under ar rest on Information filed at Grangeville by the Prosecuting Attorney of Idaho County, charging him with murder. West was arrested Monday at Pine by Deputy Sheriff Winters, bf Elmore County, and he is now in custody at Mountain Home. The Sheriff of Idaho County was expected In Mountain Home tonight to take charge of the prisoner. There has been a good deal of dissatis faction over the action of the Coroner's Jury in turning West loose. Officials and others who have investigated the matter declare West not guilty of murder. Forest Fire Is Beyond Control. SAN BERNARDINO, Cal.. Aug. 30. A Jorest Are which has continued to burn since last Monday in the mountains ten znlles northwest of this city, has gotten beyond the control of the fighters and is epreading in two directions. Volunteers were called for. Twenty citizens went up Immediately, and more are to follow to night and tomorrow morning. Three tons of provisions were pattI tn the locality for the original fighters, who are reported to be exhausted. A large area has already been burned over. O. R. & X. Man May Get Place. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 30. George L. Dlllman, n-ho has been consulting engi neer of the Western Pacific railroad ever since its conception, has resigned. It is reported than an engineer from the Ore gon Railroad & Navigation Comnanv e coming here from Portland to fill the va cancy. LAST FIGHTING OF THE WAR Japanese Report Outpost Successes Two Days Before Agreement. TOKIO. Aug. 30. Army headquarters have made the following announcement: "In the direction fif Hsingchlng, on the morning of Aurrust 27. our fore attnrr.A I and defeated the enemy's mounted in i fantry, several hundred strong, near I Tutlangtsu, 30 miles northeast of Hsinir. chlng "The enemy's infantry and one battalion of four guns advanced the same morning l on ivansnancnentsu. They were lmmedl I rtely repulsed and chased toward Ho- kuanhslang, some eight miles north of Nanshanchentsu. 'Another body of the enemy, about one regiment of Infantry, opened an attack on Kushantsu the same morning: and was repulsed. "In the direction of Taolu our force dislodged the enemy's cavalry at Naltal kokou. some 20 miles southeast of Taolu. and occupied the place. Another force took Yushulin at noon, making a further advance to Nlenpanhoku, some ten miles .south of Taolu. "Another force, advancing toward Llangshulcbentsu. ten miles southwest of Taolu, dislodged the enemy's Infantry and one battalion with some guns, and hotly chased him northward." FIGHT DAY BEFORE TREATY Russians Gain Advantage, Capturing and Killing Many Japanese. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 3L (3:25 A. M.) A dispatch from LIdzlapudze con tains the details of what will probably be the last engagement of the war. This encounter ook place on August 25. and resulted in an advantage to the Russians, who took 130 prisoners. A number of Japanese were killed. The Russian losses were eight killed. The remnant of the Japanese retired, bearing their wounded. The declaration of an armistice will probably mean no cessation in the activ ity of the Chinese bandits, who are daily growing bolder. Sakhalin Fugitives In Distress. MARINSK, West Siberia. Aug. 30. Trie Japanese have landed inhabitants of the Island of Sakhalin at De Castries. West Siberia, many of-whom were women and children and some sick persons, who were forced to march to the coast, causing them to endure terrible suffering. "Help for the people is being organized undor the supervision of the Governor of this province. BOYGOTT PROVES FAILURE MERCHANTS AT NTUCHWAXG STRONG IN OPPOSITION. Consul Sammons Says Each Sleeting Was More Decided In Favor of American Goods. WASHINGTON, Aug. 33. Consul General Sammons. at Nluchwang, has reported to the State Department as follows, in regard to the progress of the anti-American boycott in China: "In regard to the attempt made here to arouse a feeling of hostility to American goods, I have the honor and pleasure to report that the movement has been a failure. Several attempts have been made to organize the anti American sentiment, but each meeting resulted in stronger declarations In op position to Interfering with the sale of American goods. "A number of leading Chinese mer chants assured me that they would have nothing to do with a movement to boycott American goods, and they advised their friends to refrain from agitating the subject." Success of Boycott Doubtful. SHANGHAI, Aug. 30. The success of the Chang Chlen boycott scheme Is doubt ful. Orders of goods from Nlu Chwang, following the news of the conclusion of peace, are relieving the pressure on the dealers. SUCCESSOR TO SCOBEY His Resignation Accepted and Piles and Ankcny Seek Man. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Aug. 30. The General Land Office today received a letter fromJ. O'Brien Scobey, receiver of the Olympla land of fice, Washington, stating that he had forwarded his resignation to Presldont Roosevelt. There Is every reason to be lieve It will be accepted to take effect upon the appointment and qualification of his successor. Mr. Scobey resigns to take up the law business. -Senators Ankeny and Piles will at once be communicated with and asked to rec ommend some one to succeed Mr. Scobey, this land office being Senatorial patron age. The land office has heard nothing from Scobey In the way. of charges against Jesse F. Murphy, of Aberdeen, whom he recently disbarred from practice before the Olympla land office, nor have any charges been received from Mr. Murphy against Mr. Scobey. Will Investigate G. B. Hegardt. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Aug. 30. It is learned today that W. Scott Smith, private secretary to Secretary Hitchcock, will look into the Roseburg land office situation while he is in Oregon. He will especially investi gate G. B. Hegardt, recently recom mended by Senator Fulton. If Mr. Smith approves of Mr. Hegardt, Mr. Hitchcock will recommend his appointment, but if Mr. Hegardt 1b disapproved of, Mr. Smith will look about for some other man. He will probably consult Senator Fulton In case Mr. Hegardt is rejected. NOT DEAD, ONLY WEALTHY Lost Husband of Greenville Turns Up as Klondikcr. GREENVILLE, Pa., Aug. 30. (Special.) Harry Boynton, whose home Is near Orangeville, disappeared three years ago, having been married but a short time. His coat was found near the opening of an abandoned shaft and It was supposed he had fallen down the shaft and been killed. Today his wife received a letter from him saying he was In the Klondike, had a ma seed a fortune and was coming home. Wrecks, Freight to Save Passenger. CHICAGO. Aug. 30. A dispatch to the Record-Herald from Indianapolis says: 'Confronted with the alternative of wrecking a Lake Erie & Western freight train or averting a disastrous collision be tween the freight and tT Chicago & Erie passenger train, the operator at Kings land yesterday chose the former and threw a lever which sent the freight Into a ditch. He had given the freight the right of way over a crossing of the two roads before he discovered the passenger was approaching the crossing at full speed. The locomotive and one car of the freight was derailed but no one was in jured. Head of Passlonlst Monks. PITTSBURG Aug. 30. Father Fldells. CL P., was elected Provincial of the Pas slonlst monasteries in the United States at today's session of the triennial chapter of the order, now meeting in this city. General Wood Goes to Europe. NEW .YORK, Aug. 30. Major-General Leonard Wood and Mrs. Wood sailed on the steamship Teutonic today for Liverpool. M CUSTOMER J. J. Hill Tells Farmers of Trade Opportunities. - RUSSIA IS A COMPETITOR Railroad President Talks to North Dakota People About Market Orient Offers for Ameri can Grain Products. GRAND FORKS, N. D Aug. 30. James J. Hill today attended the meeting of the Old Settlers' Association of North Dakota at the State Fair and made an address, saying: A pood farm of 100 and 320 acres 1 a comfortable, happy home. A man can b a pnBce on hi own farm. Tou rob yonr chil dren of their heritage when you cell the larm. Keep tne boy on the farm. Learn to do better and more extensive firmlnr. The State of North Dakota could not rate grain enough to bake ten blvcults per capita for the Inhabitants of China. Now, ten biscuits would be short for a year supply and 1 don't know that you could raise enough grain you certainly don't raise enough grain to bake two biscuits per capita. This Is a market that seems to me to be unlimited. I want to see better farm Ing because. If In the State of Mlnnerota iney got the same annual return per acre on cuiuvmea lana mat they get In Iowa, the State of Minnesota would have J SO, 000. 000 a year more money, which Is too much to waste. Now. suppose that von dM mil lvr .it this land and doubled the yield, what would jou ao nun in ou must find new markets. This morning we learn thf Ttuxal nd Japan have made peace. I am glad they have agreed, but 1 want to say this: The agricultural people of the United States find in Kussia tneir greatest competitor. Russia raises what we raise; they export what we erport. In the trans-Siberian country they are opening up through Irrigation great areas of country where they can raise cot ton In competition with us and they wllL On the other hand Japan, a little Island densely populated, cannot begin to raise enough to feed her own neoni. Cnw ih Japanese, whether we like them or not, ar kvius is pc customers. Kussia never would be our customer. For that reason we must look. If we are going to find a market In the uneni. 10 tne men who live along the sea. In the densely populated, nortlon of tht country, because Manchuria and th. Interior or cmna is a marvelously rich agricultural country ana the inhabitants are not bf inv means the kind of barbarians that many people would think they are. They are In- iriuccni peopie ana verv com rrm,r. But we have got transportation that thev cannot compete with the lowest In th world. Thus with low transportation and lands that will raise the crops, we are in a position to reed the hunger of the Orient. SULTAN HAS BACKED DOWN Releases Bouzaln on Eve of Attack From France. TANGIER. Aujt. 3D. A rler who has arrived here from Fez announces that the French Algerian meronant Bouzaln has been set at lib erty. According to later advices Timizatn Is ill as the result of bad treatment received wmie In prison. . MINISTER "WILD LEAVE FEZ. If Final Demand Falls, French Fleet Will Talk. PARIS, Aug. 30. Tho Foreign Office has Issued an announcement to the effect that today or tomorrow the French Minister at Fez., St. Rene Tallandler, -will be able to address a final summons to the Moroccan Foreign Office relating to the release of the French-Algerian merchant, Bouzaln. The Minister at the same time will ad vise the Moroccan government of his In tention to leave Fez If the demand for the release of Bouzaln and redress for his arrest be not compiled with. M. Tal landler was Instructed to reach Tangier by the surest route, and to take such steps as may be deemed necessary after his arrival there. If In the meantime the demands remain unsatisfied. Dispatches from Toulon to the French newspapers announce that in view 6t the trouble with Morocco the cruisers Char nier. Brulx, Pothuau, Chanty, LaTouche, Treville and Requin are being held In readiness. WILD XOT GIVE UP BOUZAIX Sultan Refuses Demand for Release of French Merchant. TANGIER, Aug. 30. The Sultan has re piled by letter to the French Minister St. Rene Tallandler that he continues to regard the recently arrested French Al gerian merchant Bouzaln as a Moroccan subject and will refuse to comply with the demand of the French government for his liberation. CARS TOSSED LIKE CHIPS Tornado Tears Path Through Penn sylvania Mining Town. SCRANTON, Pa., Aug. 30. (Special.) A tornado struck Carbondale, 16 miles north of here, at 9 o'clock tonight, tear ing buildings, from foundations and in some instances destroying them. Box cars In railroad yards were lifted Into the air, carried some distance and dashed to pieces. Many people had thrilling experiences and narrow escapes, but no fatalities are reported. Reports from the country are not yet received, but it is feared there was much damage and possible loss of life. The storm cut a 200-foot path through the town. FLOODS WASTE TWO STATES Electric Storm Deluges Southern "Wyoming and Colorado. DENVER, Aug. 30.-Portlons of Colo rado and Southern "Wyoming were visited by an electric stormXoday which terrified the people and damaged considerable property. At Cheyenne, Wyo., the rain fall was so heavy that water ran In the streets to a depth of two feet In places. Many stores were flooded and a great deal of merchandise ruined. Trees were splin tered by lightning bolts and several houses were set aflre. The precipitation of rain was the heaviest In years. At Fort Collins. Colo., the storm was unusually severe In Its electrical features. The lighting played almost continuously and the people of the town ran hither and thither seeking safety. In Piatt Canyon and particularly in the vicinity of Buffalo Park, rain fell In torrents, floods Ing the tributaries of the Platte River and washing out bridges In several places. The roads were impassable. Colorado Springs also received a visita tion of the storm. One house was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. No reports of loss of life or Injury to persons have been received. Flala Returns From Norway. NEW YORK. Auk. 30. Anthony Flala, SCHUBERT CLUB TODAY Two Superb Chickeriag Grands Sup plied by Eilen Piano Houae for This Occasion. In anticipation of tbe grand musical events to be held at the Washington building, tbe management of the Fair has ordered two superb Chlckcrlng grand pianos, which Ellcrs Piano House deliv ered yesterday. These Chlckcrlngs are to be used exclusively In the musical work of the Schubert Club, and particularly tbe grand concert to be given today, which event, with the assistance of Mr. A. M. Fltx. bass, and Mr. Karl Rledelsbergcr, violinist, will be one of the greatest of the several great musical occasions which the Fair has witnessed. Since the opening of tbe Exposition. Chlckcrlng pianos have been winning hosts of friends from visitors from everywhere, and Ellcrs Piano House has been kept constantly busy supplying theso Instru ments for various buildings and for nu merous special musical events at the Fair, as well as filling large orders. Two very noteworthy Chlckcrlngs In the Massachusetts building divide honors; one Is a Chickerinc auarter crand. the verv latest and finest product of modern piano making; the other Li Its ancestor, the very first Chlckcrlng piano ever made, a small and quaint and antiquated-looking square piano, "uu possessing aignuy ana cnarm- ing to-e. THE LEADING OPTICIANS OF THE NORTHWEST Get on our satisfied list and get tho glasses your eyes require. QregonOpticalCo. EXCLUSIVE OPTICIANS 173 Fourth St., Y. M. C. A. BIdg. commander of the Zlecler Dolar cxrarf! tlon, arrived In New York today on tho steamer uceanic irom .Liverpool. The expedition, consisting of two shin. left Norway In June, 1J03. and was res- cuea oy me i.erra ova, under command of W. S. Champ, whose ship arrived at Honnlngsvaag. Norway, on August 10. Among the other passengers on the Oceanic was Chief Justice Fuller, of the united states Supreme Court. GEN. C0MPS0N STRICKEN Civil War Veteran Confined by Fatal Illness. General Hartwell B. Compson. veteran soldier of the Rebellion, who gained dis tinction for bravery, and honored In civil life by the call of his state to command Its troops, prominent among Oregon pio neers. Is lying at the point of death at the home of D. T. Duncomb. 308 Grand avenue, and bis demise is momentarily expected. His daughter. Mrs. George "W. long, of Butte. Mont., is on the way to the bedside of her father. General Compson has been a sufferer for some ume irom a complication of dis eases, superinduced by kidney trouble, and about three weeks arn stifri-i n slight paralytic stroke that has since con- nnea mm to nls room. At 7 o'clock last evening his condition became critical, and he remained In an unconscious state dur ing the succeeding hours. Few men In Portland have enjoyed a wider acquaintance throughout the com monwealth and the country than General Compson. He was Adjutant-General of Oregon under the administration of Gov ernor Perinoyer, and prominent In the councils of the Democratic party, the principles of which he has ardently sup ported, several times being a standard bearer In state and Congressional cam paigns. When the call to arms sounded In 1SS1, he was a young man In Illinois, and went to the front as a volunteer in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry. He took part in a great number of the sanguinary conflicts of the Civil "War. and distinguished himself for braverv"fi3i"Ueulariv at the hatti nf Gettysburg; for which he was afterward presemea witn a meaai oy congress. As a natural sequence of this splendid record he was ever after an active member of the G. A. R. and took lively interest In Its affairs In the Northwest. It was soon after the close of the war that General Comnson came to Orotrnn first locating in the interior, nnd later removing to Portland, wnere he has since resided. Of recent years he had been a dealer In timber lands trith nfHr in fh Marquaxn building, and was Interested In ivastem Oregon mines. SALOON SWAMPER KILLED grazed With Drink, He Had Perfor ated the ICgs of Three 3Ien. BILLINGS, Mont. Aug. 30. O. B. Crane. J. Ward Huse and S. T. Rowland were shot through'the legs tonight by a saloon swamper known as "Major M. C. Robin son." supposed to have become crazed by drink. Robinson .was later shot to death by officers. The wounded men will recover, although the condition of Huse Is serious. The shooting occurred near the Opera-House. NORTHWEST DEAD. James Muckle, Sr. ST. HELENS. Ore., Aug. 30. (Special.) James Muckle, sr., died at the home of his son, Charles Muckle. In St. Helens, this afternoon, at the age of 95 years and four days. He was bom July 26, 1509, at Marpath. Northumberland. England. In 1S13 he went to Canada with his father. in the township of Alfred. In Ontario, ho Economy h a strong point with Hood's Sarsaparilla. A feottk lasts longer and does more good than any other. ft is tho only medicine of which can truly he said 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR Window Shades Made to Order Best Hand-Made Opaque SMART High-Grade Patent Leather Hats at $3.25 IK THE MILLINERY STORE Another shipment of these jaunty Hats for ladies and misses, among them are Polo Turbans, Trench Sailors and the nevr Continental shapes. These Hats are made of the best quality patent leather and completely trimmed with wings, quills and ribbons; special value $3.25 New Fall Belts Ladies' new patent leather, new folded and shirred black silk Belts for Autumn wear; prices 50 to $1.50 resided for many years, holding the of fices of assessor nnd township clerk. He came to Oregon in 1S7S. He leaves five sons and thrco daughters. The sons are Robert Muckle. of McConnell, Tenn.; James Muckle. of Portland; Charles Muckle, of St. Helens; "William Muckle. of Rainier. Wash., and "Washington Muckle, of St. Helens.. The daughters are Mrs. D. J. Swltzer and Mrs. R. Cox. of St. Helens; Mrs. Jacob George, of Portland. Mrs. S. V. 3IcKinney. OLYMPIA. "Wash.. Aug. 30. (Special.) Mrs- S. V. McKlnney, a well-known pioneer resident of this county, died this morning at her home on Freemont street, at the age of 52 years. Mrs. McKlnney came to "Washington Terri tory with her parents in 1864, coming across tho plains. The family settled at Bolsfort, Lewis County. Her mother is still living at the old home In Bols fort. Mrs. McKlnney Is survived by a family of eight children and by Ave sisters and two brothers. Steel Trust to Maintain Prices. NEW YORK. Aug. 3a The announce ment that the United States Steel Com pany has decided to maintain the price of steel rails to Its customers for 1S0S at $28 a ton was made today. Preserve Lincoln's Birthplace. NEW YORK. Aug. 30. Abraham Lin coln's birthplace in Kentucky, which was purchased by Robert J. Collier, of this AAA 4 ift Q There is just one reason, no better Hat can be made Gordon Q. P. Rummelin & Sons NO. 126 ESTABLISHED 1870. LIlPMAIN Wolfe & NEW FALL First showing today of beautiful Modeisr materials are mous sellne. chiffon taffeta, peau de sole.. plaid silks, crepe d'e chine and allover lace; elbow and long sves? bodice stales, with deep plaited girdles; colors are whiter black, Alice bjue,' light blue, tan, red, reseda and navy. Ladles tailor-made "Waists of fine all-wool albatross, ln white, tan. red. light blue and navy. The front is made with six box plaits stitched to yoke and trimmed with- self-colored .buttons; the back Is made with four side! plaits, full new leg-o'-mutton sleeves, with gauntlet cuffs, stock collarahd fancy silk bow; special value at J2.73. Ladles tailor-made "Waists of fine all-wool albatross In white, red. light blue and navy; the front Is . made with four wide side plaits, piped with tafTeta silk and box plaits down the center, piped with silk and trimmed with buttons; fulLnew leg-o'-mutton sleeves, with gauntlet cuffs; special value at 53.00. $275 $2.50 Sateen Sale of Lace Cur tains Regular $3 at $2.19 300 pairs of Not tingham Lace Cur tains, comprising all the newest de signs In white, ecru and Arabian color In Scotch lace. Brussels. cable nets and Madras weave effects; 3 yards long. 52 Inches wide. Regular price, $3.00; today, . $2.19 $1.49 At "Women's Pet ticoats of fine quality Import ed black mer cerized sateen; made with ex tra deep flaring flounce; tho bottom of flounce Is tuck ed vertically In clusters of Ave tucks each and trimmed with two tucked ruf fles and dust ruffle. Regular price. $.100 to 52.30: choice to day at $1.49. Exquisite New Silks Great Offering at $1,00 Enthusiastic purchasers were delighted with the beautiful Silk display here at $1.00 yard. Come today while the assortment is at its best. The most exceptional values ever offered in Silks. Many Silks that you would be well satis fied to pay $1.50 yard for are offered here at S1.00 city. Is to be restored and preserved. "It could." said Mr. roil turned over to the National Government and tne. farm could be maintained as a park. Perhaps one of the patriotic socie ties migm oe interested enough In the property to assume the care of it. In which case It would make It over to such an organization." BOMB THROWN IN GOTHAM Attempt to Blow Up Houso of Wealthy Contractor. NEW YORK. Aug. 2D. A bomb thrown against the front of the house or Michael Paltldlna. a wealthy con- iraciorjn iiast une Hundred and Six teenth, street tonlsrht shattered tho front 3oor and windows and drove the inmates In a panic to the street. Chinese Blot at Amor. HONGKONG. Aug. 30. fSneelal.l Th Amoy correspondent of the South China Morning1 Post telegraphs that the harbor oince mere was tooted yesterday and several gigs smashed. The. flchtlntr con tinues. The British cruiser Iphlgenla nas landed an armed force. Five natives have been shot. Royal Arcanum Hears Protests, PUT IN BAY. Ohio. Aug. 30. The ft 4 41 41 4 Hats $3 SECOND ST bet Wajh. and Aider U. FURRIERS Ermine Ties and Scarfs Alaska Bear Boas Sable and Mink Stoles Arctic White Fox Bom Chinchilla Neckwear Black Lynx Stoles Alaska. Sealskin Coats Mink, Beaver mad Otter Coats Persian Lamb Coats Astrachan and Near Seal Coats Fur Muffs Fur Caps Fur Gloves A Choice Collection of Mounted FUR RUGS AND FUR ROBES Principal Agents Butterick Patterns and Publications WAISTS Plaids Plaids Plaid Dress Goods Every citizen in the V. S. is alive with demands for plaid Dress Goods. We are well prepared with a stock of plaids in -IcKenzie, Stuart, Gordon, Forbes, Black Watch, Campbell, Grant, Victoria, Argyll, .' McDonald, McLeod, etc. Don't delay your' selec tions; many: plaids will be hard to obtain'later in season; prices 85 1 and $1.25 supreme council, of the Royal Arcanum Umet today to hear protests from dele gates representing a number of statu relating . to the '.recent advance In as sessment ratps. , Kermlt Roosevelt Kills a Bear. DEAD WOOD,. S. , D., Aug. .20. Kermlt Roosevelt, son ofvthe President, returned to Deadwood tonight after a ten-days hunting,. trip .-with Captain ,Seth Buller and party. The fl'ffh 'day out ydung Roose velt killed &. smallbrown bear and later added two wildcats to his bag of big game. "During" the ten days' the party rode horseback and covered 350. miles. D'sgrnce ot 'Army Officer. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 30. Lieutenant George .S, .Richards; Jr.. son ,.of one of the powerful magnates of the Standard Oil Trust, has been dismissed from service and sentenced to. one year's Imprisonment at Alcataz Island, for irregularities , In his pay accountsiahd other acts unbecom ing an officer. : .. Prince LoiilsX Has Narrow Escape. TORONTO Au 30. Prince .Louis of Battenberg narrowly escaped injury today while "on ,his way to Berlin, a German town m "Waterloo county, by the ditching, of his automobile. The Prince dined i at tBerlln and ' returned to Toronto, t . - t PacIflcJSteaniers Arrive. YOKOHAMA, Aug. 30. Arrived Empree of Japan from Vancouver. Hongkong Arrived Minnesota from Seattle. AWARDED Grand Prize nouisianaPurchase. Exposition, St. Louis. 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