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SEARCH
FOR
LAND
IN THE FAR NORTH
Anglo-American Expedition
Has Sailed for the Arctic
From Victoria.
MIKKELSEN IN COMMAND
Tales of NatlTes and Flight of Birds
' Have Id to a Belief in the
Existence of an Undis
covered Country.
VICTORIA. B. C, May 20 The Duch
ess of Bedford, with the Anglo-American
Arctic exploration expedition on board,
called this evening for the Arctic, with
the object of seeking a large stretch of
undiscovered land believed to exist In the
Beaufort Sea, northwest of the Alaskan
coast, and, Incidentally, conduct geologi
cal, geographical and ethnological and
other scientific work.
The expedition Is headed by Captain
FJnar Mikkelsen. a Danish navigator.
vho has been twice a member of Arctic
expeditions, and Ernest DeK. .Lefnngwell,
a Chicago geologist, who was In company
with Mikkelsen, a member of the Baldwin
expedition, and Includes EJnar Ditlevsen,
a Danish artist, and Zoologist George
Howe, of Harvard, and seven members of
the navigating crew, a total of 11. Ernest
Stefannsen. of Harvard, an ethnologist,
has started for Herschel Isla.nd to meet
the vessel at a rendezvous there Au
gust 20.
From Victoria the Duchess of Bedford
will call to Kadiak. thence to Siberia, to
secure 60 dogs, and will then enter the
Arctic through Bchrlng Strait, skirting
the shore to Banks Island, where a depot
wll be made, from which various scientific
expeditions will be taken over the Ice. In
the Spring of 1907 Messrs. Mikkelsen and
Lemngwell will leave to journey over the
Ice in a northwesterly direction, taking
provisions for 140 days, already prepared
In compact soldered cases, with two dog
teams, the Intention being to kill dogs for
food of the others as the supplies de
crease. This trip will be taken to make sound
ings through Ice cracks, with the hope of
locating the edge of the continental shelf
and. the stretch of land, which, according
to the theory of the explorers, lies to the
northwest of Alaska in an expanse at
present unknown. The explorers base
their theory on the drift of the Jcannette
and other vessels, the known flights of
migratory birds, discoveries of Eskimo re
mains and stories of natives who tell of
land In the direction In which they Intend
to explore.
After they have started over the Ice Into
the. unknown In the Spring of 1!0T, the
Duchess of Bedford will return to Vic
toria, bringing the results of the prelim
inary scientific Work, and will then re
turn north In charge of Dr. MacLaren.
of Glasgow, to find Mikkelsen and Lef
fingwell. When their search Is success
ful or the decrease of their provisions
makes It necessary, they will strike across
the Ice towards Wrangel Island, or the
North Siberian coast, where they expect
to be picked up In- the Fall of 1907. If
the land sought is discovered, a more
complete expedition will be organised to
make a thorough exploration.
AUTO RUNS INTO POLE
AVOMAX KILLED XEAK ERIE, PA.,
AXD THREE OTHERS HVRT.
Machine Swerves While Being Run
at High Speed Around
Curve In Road.
ERIE. Fa.. May 20. One woman was
killed and three other persons are In the
hospital here, in a serious condition, as a
result of an automobile accident on the
Ijke road, soon after midnight this
morning, near Glrard. this county. The
party had left Cleveland early In the eve
ning, to make the run to Erie, with the
Inttnlion of gol.t. on to Buffalo this
morning.
In turning a sharp curve at high speed
th" machine crashed Into a telegraph
pole, throwing the occupants out, and the
machine turned over on top of them.
Mr;. Julia G. "Young. 26 years old, wife
of A tert W. Toung, of Cleveland. Is the
name of the dead woman. She was killed
aimrtt instantly by being dashed against
the leiegraph pole and sustaining a frac
ture of the skull. The In.lured are:
Carl K. Schurmer. Cleveland, both legs
brfken: W. H. Schurmer, father of Carl,
right shoulder broken; A. NV. Toung, hus
band nt the, woman who was killed, badly
bruised.
Mrs. W. H. Schurmer and E. C. Miller,
the chauffeur, escaped with but slight injuries.
POPE'S FEVER SUBSIDES
EVENTS OF THE COMING
WEEK
Rfiflria'i Struggle for Freedom.
For All who have followed the prof
ret of Russia's struscle for govern
mental reform this week will hold
great Interest, as It is expected that
the answer to the addresses adoDted
by the new Parliament, In reply to
the opeech from the throne, will be
made today or tomorrow. Dispatches
from St. Petersburg indicate that the
Emperor does not consider the addre
of the lower House as being an ulti
matum, beyond the demand for am
nesty, which will take first place in
his reply. It is also evident that much
disappointment is felt In Russia that
the ETmperor did not make his birth
day the occasion for granting am
nesty. The other nine demands of the ad
dress to the 'throne will be taken no
In turn, but it does not appear, ac
cording to advice from Russia, .that
they will be considered as more than
suggestion for the Emperor's consid
eration. Regatta n the Bchnjlktll.
The annual regatta of the American
Rowing Association, often called th
"American Henley," will take place on
the Schuylkill River at Philadelphia.
May 2. The crews of the principal
colleges of the country have been en
tered and some stirring contests are
promlerd.
Yacht Race to Bermuda.
The cup offered by Sir Thomas Lip
ton will be the prise for the winner of
the ocean yacht race to Bermuda, which
will be started under the auspices of
the Brooklyn Tacht Club, May 26.
The race Is for small yachts of not
less than 38 nor more than 50 feet.
Convention of American Physicians.
The convention of th American
Physicians and Surgeons Association
will he held In Chicago, May 22-24.
Methodist Missionary Society.
The Methodist Episcopal Missionary
Society will hold Its National conven
tion In Minneapolis, May 22-23.
FLIGHT TOR POLE
made a previous contract with the board
ing misters.
"If shanghaiing is attempted anywhere
on the coast it Is believed to be carried
on at Port Townsend. where the boarding
house is built over the water a short dis
tance from the business part of the city,
where crimes of this nature would not be
easily detected. Of course, one has no
proof of this, but it Is simply so alleged
by persons who are in position to know
the circumstances.
"We visit the ships constantly, both
alongside and in the river when they are
ready for sea, and no cases of shanghai
ing have come te our notice during the
time that I have been In charge of the
Institute, that Is during the last twelve
months.
"New York Is said to be still open to
charges' of shanghai, although the prac
tice Is becoming too risky even for the
most daring orlmp."
BLAME IT ALL ON SMITH
L.OS AXGELAXS SAY THEY ARE
NOT GUILTY OF FRAUD.
Tailent Wishes to Rise, But Doctor
Induces Him to Remain In Bed.
ROMB. May 20. Dr. Lapponi visited
Pope Pius three times today. The tem
perature of his holiness during the day
was somewhat over degrees, but to
night he had no fever. The pain& Inci
dent to the attack have somewhat di
minished, and the movement of the limb
Is easier. The patient wished to rise this
afternoon, but Dr. Lapponi advised him
not to do so. and his holiness acquiesced.
Dr. Lapponi considers his patient to be
progressing satisfactorily, and hopes the
attack win toon be over.
There was another beatification In St
Peter's today that of the martyrs of the
Dominican order killed In Tonquln.
French lndo-Chlna, but much interest In
the ceremony to a majority of those
present was lost by the inability of the
i'ope to attend.
HAUNT OF SHANGHAI.
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ing master to operate under a license. It
also restricts the charge for shipping men
to 130 a man, maximum.
Ill I'.eiililflwii, " t ' ' ' . I J i. uu 1H II
f ehar.. for ihlrtnln. I. fvm n
to 155, unless the owners of vessels have
Wellman's Airship Is Rapidly
Nearing Completion.
BASE ON DANES ISLAND
Ascension Will Be Made From the
Very Point From Which the
Ill-Fated Andre launched
His Balloon.
PARIS. May 20. The early departure
of 'Walter Wellman. the American ex
plorer, and his party for Spitzbergen, in
accordance with his plan to endeavor to
reach the north pole by means of a
dirigible balloon, is attracting widespread
attention among aeronauts and men of
science. This attention has been increased
by Mr. Wellman's announcement that he
Intends to establish a base at Danes Is
land, and begin his ascent on the very
Bpot where Andre inflated his balloon.
The first section of his party, under
Major Herzy, will leave Paris in a few
days, rendezvousing at Tromsoe until
June 1 and then proceeding on the Arctic
steamer Frithjof to Spitzbergen. where
Major Herzy will direct the construction
of a headquarters, machine shops, gas
plant and balloonshed. The balloonshed
will be the largest ever constructed,
owing to the enormous dimensions of Mr.
Wellman's dirigible machine.
Major Herzy's advance party will con
sist of Alexander Loewenthal. chemist
and gaa engineer; Dr. W. N. Fowler, of
Indiana, aurgeon; Felix Rlesenberg. as
sistant navigator, and Francis H. Buzza
cott, commissary. Mr. Wellman will fol
low June 25 with the balloon and the re
mainder of his party, consisting of Max
well Smith, wireless telegraph expert,
who will establish . wireless station at
Spitzbergen: Gaston Hervieu. aeronaut,
and John Colardo and two assistant
aeronauts.
The balloon is rapidly nearing comple
tion, and Mr. Wellman and Constructor
Goddard will soon invite aeronautic
engineers to inspect the motors, screws
and mechanical parts of the machine. It
will be impossible to Inflate here, as there
is no shed large enough to shelter such a
monster airship.
Major Herzy is making daily balloon
ascensions and has had several dangerous
experiences, his balloon once falling in
the top of a tree, from which It was
dislodged with difficulty.
Professor Jannsn. professor of Meuden
Observatory, who Is also familiar with
aeronautics, after having examined Into
Mr. Wellman's plans, said:
"It is a practical project and you have
a good chance to succeed."
Andre visited Jannsen before his ill
fated trip and Jannsen is said to have
warned him that it was not exploration
he was undertaking, but suicide.
Declare They Know Nothing of Deal
ings In Land in the
State of Oregon.
LOS ANGELES, Cal.. May 20. (Special.)
Los Angeles men whose names are in
cluded among those charged as being
conspirators In an endeavor to secure
Government land fraudulently In Oregon
In an Indictment returned by the grand
jury at Portland, declare they will be
acquitted, and are inclined to unload the
responsibility for any such deals upon
William H. Smith, who name is also
Included In the Indictment.
The local men declare that they are
innocent, and knew nothing of the land
deals in the north until they read about
them In the newspapers today. They
acknowledge being stockholders in the
Pacific Lumber & Furniture Company,
which suspended business about two
years ago. Regarding the indictment, G.
L. Stearns, formerly president of the Pa
cific Lumber & Furniture Company, said:
"Smith should be punished. I tried to
get the grand jury here to indict him.
charging him with swindling. I only had
1100 worth of stock in the company, but
was made Its president. I lost that. I
think local people lost about MOO.000. I
never Invested in any land In the north,
and never knew that the company did."
"I never knew anything about these
land deals In Oregon until I saw the re
ports In the paper, said Attorney W. D.
Gould. "I know nothing about Smith. He
was a stranger when he came into my of
fice to get me to serve as an attorney to
draw up the papers for the Pacific Land
& Lumber Company.
Warren Glllelen. president of the Broad
way Bank & Trust Company; R. W. Ken
ney. cashier of the same bank, and jr.
A. P. Hedderly, when seen today all de
clared: "We never had any Interest in
the Pacific Lumber Furniture Com
pany. Our only connection with this com
pany was to lend money In 1903 and this
was paid back. We know nothing of a
land fraud or the ownership of land up
there. e were never interested In this
land In any shape or manner."
"MARRY OR SHOOT ME."
Mother Prevents Marriage So Boy
Slays His Sweetheart.
AKRON'. O.. May 20. (Special.) Leo
Derbel. 19 years old. was lodged In the
County Jail here tonight for safekeeping,
farmers of Barberton and vicinity having
threatened to lynch him after his arrest
today for the murder of Minnie Bemdt,
a young girl whose badly decomposed
body was found on a farm near Barber
ton today.
The girl, who had been seduced by
Derbel. had been missing since March 28,
and after being lodged in jail Derbel con
fessed to the killing. "I did kill her,"
said the youth. "I wanted to marry her.
Poor Minnie! God knows how I loved her,
but mother would not let me."
Then he told the story of the death of
the unfortunate girl.. "I got her from
her home one Sunday night and drove her
to my home and placed her in the hay
mow, because mother would not let me
bring her into the house. I carried her
meals to her there. Every day mother
and I quarreled about It. I couldn't mar
ry Minnie, mother said, until I had her
consent, because I was under age.
"I told Minne, and she said: 'I wish
you would kill me If you cannot marry
me. for I can never go back home and
face my folks.' Mother kept her way
stubbornly. Minnie's plea Impressed me.
and on Wednesday night last I went Into
the haymow with my rifle and shot her.
That's all there is to it."
VISIT OF BRITISH SQUADRON
Looked Upon Generally as a Peaceful
Overture to Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG. May 21 The pa
pers this morning are full of comment re
garding the proposed visit of a British
squadron to Cronstadt this Summer, most
of them considering it an overture for an
Anglo-Russian entente, though It Is also
regarded as another step in Great Brit
ain's altered naval strategy, which looks
upon the Baltic and the North Seas as
the most probable naval battlegrounds of
the future.
The Twentieth Century regards the
prospects of an entente with approval,
declaring that It would make for the
world's peace by neutralizing the ambi
tious diplomacy of Germany, facilitate In
the solution of the Balkan question and
give Russia time to recuperate without
fear of foreign aggression.
In this connection, rumors of the forth
coming meeting between Emperor Will
iam and. Emperor Nicholas are received
with Interest. This is believed to be a
ove on the part of the German Emperor
to prevent a consummation of Great
Britain's policy by bringing his personal
influence to bear upon Emperor Nicholas.
When you feel all tired out and broken
up generally, take Hood's Sarsaparllla.
FAREWELL TO PRINCESS ENA.
King Edward Will Give Family Din
ner at Buckingham.
LONDON. Mav 20. Arrangements have
been concluded for Princess Ena of Bat
tenberg's farewell to her native land. She
will start for Spain Thursday. King Ed
ward will give a family dinner at Buck
ingham Palace. Wednesday evening, and
as Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria
will return to London tomororw from a
cruise, the family gathering will be com
plete. A special turbine steamer Is prepared to
take the bride-elect of the Spanish King
and a large suite from Dover to Calais.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, who
will represent the King at the wedding,
will start for Madrid next Saturday.
The wedding presents have been on view
fo the last few days at Kensington Pal
ace In the historic apartment where the
late Queen Victoria held her first council.
King Edward's gift is a magnificent state
dessert and coffee service of the finest
English porcelain.
NAVY' NECESSARY TO PEACE.
German Naval League Wires Its
Opinion to Kaiser.
HAMBURG, May 20. The German Na
val League, at a meeting today, decided
to send the following telegram to Emperor
William:
"More and more the German people ara
becoming convinced that, in addition to
the army, a strong navy is the best guar
antee of peace. It ia hoped'that comple
tion of the fleet is proceeding In order
to maintain peace, which is the aim and
policy of Tour Majesty."
The meeting adopted a resolution saying
that the Naval League's aim had not been
attained, and it was still the desire of
the league to replace obsolete ships and
to reduce the period ot service of battle
ships and cruisers.
Cheers for Emperor Francis.
BUDAPEST. May 20. Emperor Francis
Joseph arrived here this evening for the
opening of the Diet Tuesday. Driving In
an open carriage two miles from the rail
way terminus to Budna Castle. His Maj
esty had a spontaneous and loyal recep
tion of the cheering multitude.
Francis Kossuth. Minister of Commerce,
addressing a political meeting today.
counseled moderation, because he said the
task of the coalition ministry had not yet
been nnisnea, ana it must be maintained.
Believes Japanese Are Spies.
LONDON. Mav 21. The Chronicle's Mel
bourne correspondent says that Senator
Dawson. ex-Mlnlster of Defense, has de
clined to accept the hospitality of the
Japanese Admiral of the training squad
ron visiting Australia. He explained that
he did not wish to be discourteous, but
that he would not be a hypocrite, and said
he believed the Japanese came to spy upon
the land.
Senator Dawson prophesies, says the
STORE OPENS AT
8 AM
The "Different" Store
DtDsAVQaTMjrl(itJG
STORE CLOSES AT
6 P. M.
5th, 6th and Wash. Stt.
OVERFLOW SECTION FROM YESTERDAY'S
STORY OF. TODAY'S STORE DOINGS AND
Monday
at gam Events
SEE THE STORE WINDOWS! AN EDUCATION IN THEMSELVES!
A Wonderful Exploitation of the Manufactures of Oregon. 12 Monster Exhibits from
12 of the Leading Industries of the State. Of course you'll note that Olds, Wortman & King
lead in the "Made-in-Oregon" movement. Olds, Wortman & King have devoted more space
and exhibit more displays, two for one, than any other Portland store. Olds, Wortman &
King lead in all movements for the public 'good and the upbuilding of the State. Leaders
naturally; leaders easily; leaders always; and, of course, you '11 always find the followers be
hind the leaders. DON'T KNOCK! PUSH! BOOST OREGON!
A Model Shoe Store
We have over $-50,000 worth of shoes in
this one store, entirely for retail selling.
Such figures are staggering.
The shoe business has not alone grown
great, but very complex and only a great
business is justified in carrying really com
prehensive stocks.
Besides, we are shoe originators the
managerial staff of this vast business being
able to produce shoes, and giving much of
its time to the production of designs that
foster higher art in shoemaking and greater
foot comfort. The ultimate refinement of
style thus far reached is in a stock of women's shoes at $3.00 twelve
disiinct and stylish lines at this price. The man who can make such a
shoe is an artist and his class is small.
On the other hand, we have perfectly reliable and quite satisfactory
shoes for women at $2.
Women's shoes tend to plain toes and narrower, and as high arch as
your foot will permit. Lower tops are quite correct, and Oxfords of
course have the call now over all other styles.
A new tannage of calfskin has now been
tried Iljfig enough to justify its general rec
ommending " Gun Metal Calf." It's black
and it will stay black under ail conditions;
black but not oily which good point ap
peals to men as well as women.
For boys' wear we sell a shoe we can
recommend a heavy but dressy leather,
made into shoes with solid oak tan soles.
We sell the best boys' shoes in the city.
For toddlers with growing feet that need
training, at least that musn't be thwarted
from shapely development, we've shoes with orthopedic good points. The
child's shoe should let every toe lie naturally; should give foot support
and foot protection only. We show the largest line in the city, at the
most reasonable prices.
We show 57 styles in women's patent leather shoes to choose from at
$3.50 and $4.00. Think of it ! 57 varieties in Oxfords alone ! We give a
choosing of 27 styles in women's kid leather shoes; 18 styles at $3 and
less the pair;" half of these are in the regular cut. We show all the new
shades, high or low cut. Reliable patent leathers; any height and style
of heel. A big variety of "Comfort" shoes for the house. You choose
here from the greatest shoe stocks in the city and from the littlest prices.
EXTRA SPECIAL! WHITE SHOE POLISH FOE LESS.
Just received, a big shipment of White Shoe Polish
Regular 25c value, special. .. .19 Regular 10c value, special. .. .8$
Jewelry Specials
. First Floor Sixth Street Annex.
Dainty, inexpensive luxuries that femininity loves. Special values
todav.
35c GOLD-FILLED BROOCHES 19c.
An assortment of fine quality gold-filled brooches, in a variety of floral
designs, rich new rose gold finish; regular value 35c; spec'l, each.l9
15c GOLD-PLATED BAR PINS 6c.
Fancy gold-plated Bar Pins, in open filigree work and turquoise setting;
regular value 15c; special, each ; 6
65c STERLING SILVER RINGS 45c.
Sterling silver narrow-band Rings, heavy gold-plated, set with finest qual
ity rhinestones; regular value 65c; special, each 45
65c GOLD TOP STUDS 39c.
Gold top Shirt Studs, in plain and fancy designs, bright or' Roman gold
finish; separable or patent "pipestem back, 3 on card; regular value
65c; special 39
$6.00 Royal
Worcester
Corsets
$3.99 Today !
A royal value indeed these Royal Worcester
Corsets, Bon Ton model, straight front, Princ
ess hips, adapted to intermediate figures, me
dium high bust, lace-trimmed, made of extra
quality fine silk batiste, in white, pink or blue;
hose supporters in front ; sires 18 to 26 ; regular
price $6,00; special, pair $3.99
i?1
MONDAY BARGAINS IN
Infants 9 and Children 's Wear
Baby-to-Miss Salons, Second Floor.
Infants' long, fine all-wool flannel Skirts, fancy featherbone stitching at
seams; dainty silk-embroidered at bottom, white cambric band : regu
lar price $1.75; special....... $1.49
Infants' long Skirt, of fine white cambric, three rows of Valenciennes
lace insertion, two clusters of fine tucks, ruffle at bottom, finished with
cluster of tucks and Valenciennes lace edging; regular price $1.50;
special, each $1.18
Broken lines of children's Dresses of fine white nainsook or cambric, in
Mother Hubbard or French style, trimmed in lace or embroidery inser
tion and edging; ages from 1 to 5 years; regular prices from $1.00 in
$5.00; special at, each 67 to $3.67
Children's white Cambric Skirts, deep lawn flounce, two clusters of fine
tucks, torchon lace edging, sizes 1 to 4 years; regular price 82c; spe
cial, each 67
Children's white Pique Jackets, double-breasted, large sailor or double
collars, trimmed in embroidery, insertion, applique, fancy braid and
embroidery edging; ages 1 to 4 yrs.; reg. price $2.50; sp'l, each.$1.87
Items of Interest to Needle- Workers
SPECIALS TODAY IN THE ART SHOPS
Annex Second Floor.
Centerpieces on different colored art linen,
stamped and tinted in a variety of styles,
sizes 24 and 27 inches. This is a broken
line and somewhat limited in quantity;
regular prices to $1.40; special at,
each 29
Shirtwaist Patterns, stamped in English
eyelet, Venetian and 'French embroidery,
on 3 yards of 36-inch fine Persian lawn,
enough floss for working same; regular
price $2.25; special, each $1.47
New stamped Cushion Tops,- with plain
backs, for Portland Rowing, Oregon
Yacht and Multnomah Athletic Club;
price, each 50
Embroidery lessons given free.
All kinds of stamping done.
correspondent, that Japan some day will
endeavor to seize Australia. The corre
spondent adds that Mr. Dawson's action
Is condemned, but that his views reflect
the secret fear of many Australians.
Government Making Gains.
PARIS, May 20. Voting on the second
ballot for membera of the Chamber of
Deputies took place today. The torrential
rain stopped demonstrations. The gov
ernment everywhere continues to gain,
and up to the present time has secured 25
seats. Among those elected are Maitre
Lahore, the famous advocate; ex-Minlster
of Commerce Siegfried and M. Bletry,
lead of the moderate Labor party.
Among those who have been defeated
are Paul de Roulede. founder of the
League of Patriots: Colonel Marchand.
who ran on the "antl-bloe" ticket: M.
Brlant, a son-in-law of Boulanger: Yves
Guyot. ex-Minlster of Public Works, and
M. de Vllleneuve. who exposed the system
of spying in the army.
Bomb Injures Several Persons,
LOUDON. France, May 23. A bomb ex
ploded at St, Chartrea today. Several per
sona were dangerously wounded and sev
eral others alightly Injured.
Emperors Will Xot Discuss.
BUDAPEST. May 20. Semi-official de
nial was given today to the story printed
in the Daily UJsag. Saturday, to the effect
that the Idea of a European league
against the American economic organ
ization will be among the first subjects
considered by Emperor William and Em
peror Francis Joseph when they meet
next month at Vienna. It Is declared
there Is not the slightest reason to sup
pose that the Emperors will discuss the
American problem.
EW CRISIS IN HUNGARY.
Emperor Refuses-Demand for an Au
tonomous Tariff.
VTENNA, May 20. A new Hungarian
crisis is Imminent, owing to the refusal
of Emperor Francis Joseph to approve
the Hungarian Cabinet's demand for an
autonomous Hungarian tariff. The Aus
trian Premier holds that an Independent
tariff Is Incompatible with the common
Austro-Hungarlan customs area.
Dr. Wekerle, the Hungarian Premier,
has been to Vienna twice in audience with
His Majesty, but the crown and the
Council of Ministers have declared
against the Hungarian demands.
glzed Washington, whose name, he said,
was idolized In Europe, and for whose
memory it was Intended to restore the
memorial and perpetuate a great name
and lineage.
Bishop Potter Eulogizes Washington.
LONDON, May 20. Bishop Potter, of
New York, preached today at All Saints'
church. Garsden. near Malmesbury, where
It is proposed to restore the monument
to Sir Lawrence Washington, an ancestor
of George Washington. Bishop Potter's
sermon drew a comparison of Napoleon.
Wellington and Washington, and eulo-
, Xew Signatories to Be Bound.
THE HAGUE, May 20. The government
has submitted a bill asking the second
chamber of Parliament to approve a
protocol which It wishes the signatories
of the convention of 1899 to sign on as
sembling for the Beeond peace conference,
which declares that the powers not rep
resented at the first conference, but which
have been Invited to attend the second,
shall, by acceptance of the invitation, be
come adherents to that convention.
Marries the Servian Minister.
PARIS. May 2a Miss Blanche Ullman,
of New York, was married in the Russian
Church here today to Mllenko Wess
nltch, Servian Minister to France. Presi
dent Fallieries and many Senators, depu
ties and members of the diplomatic corps
were present.
Bank Consolidation Denied.
MEXICO CITY, May 20. The report that
the National Bank, of Mexico and the
Bank of London and Mexico were to be
consolidated Is officially denied.
Persecutions In Macedonia.
BUCHAREST, Roumania, May K. The
government is communicating with the
powers in reference to the extermination
of a party of Wallachians by three Greek
bands near Grabcna. May 13. and re
questing them to stop persecutions in
Macedonia.
The government also intends to submit
a bill to Parliament giving It power to
expel foreigners domiciled in Roumania
who are suspected of fomenting anti
Roumanian agitations.
Turks Killing and Plundering.
VIENNA. May 21. Trouble in the Bal
kans between the Turks and Bulgarians
is again very serious, and the latest re
ports from Barftz and Prochterje dis
tricts are to the effect that continual
fighting is in progress. Turks are pres
ent in force, and are burning and pillag
ing villages, ravishing women and mur
dering men and boys.
FORETFULNESS COSTLY
Don't forget the great closing-out sale
of fine pianos and organs at Ellers Piano
House. We must vacate May 31. Pianos
at practlcaly your own terms. 251 Wash
ington street.
Fairbanks Returns to Washington.
WASHINGTON. May 20. Vice-President
and Mrs. Fairbanks returned today from
the South, where, at Birmingham and At
lanta, Mr. Fairbanks delivered addresses'.