THE MORNiyG OREGOXIAy, THURSDAY. JUNE 14, 1906.
ILL II INTEREST
iiW CORPORATIONS
Objection Raised to Appropri-
ation for Measurement
of Streams.
fjoUSE HAS WARM DEBATE
Tawney Accuses Wolcott of Lobby
'ing for Larger Fund and Says
Private Enterprise Is Sole
' ; Beneficiary of Work.
WASHINGTON. June 13. There was
a oound of appl&uae from both sides
or the chamber when Hamilton of
Michigan reported to the House today
that the conferees) on statehood had
rear-hed an agreement and asked that
It be printed in the Record.
The day was spent on the sundry
civil appropriation bill and, with the
exception of an hour occupied in con
sidering the proposed abolition of Re
ceivers of Land Offices, which meas
ure the House refused to sanction, the
entire day was taken up with the con
federation of appropriations for the
United States Geological Survey, mem
bers of the appropriations committee
being In severe criticism of the officials
of the survey.
WASHINGTON, June 13. Denunciation
of the methods pursued by the United
States Geological Survey with a view to
securing larger appropriations was heard
today In the House. A point o( order was
made against the item of $"00,000 for topo
graphical surveys. After considerable dis
cussion, the chair overruled It, and then
Small (N. C.) offered an amendment In
creasing the appropriation to $3oO.OOO. This
precipitated a discussion on the whole sub
ject of the Geological Survey, led by
Tawney (Minn.).
Tawney said that the United States Geo
logical Survey is the most ambitious
branch of the public service, and that
since the accession of the present Direc
ted, p. D. Wolcott. the appropriation has
increased 300 per cent. Then, passing to
the complaint he had to make against the
methods adopted by the bureau, he read
a telegram from PhesterM. Dawes, gen
eral solicitor of the Ghicago, Burlington
Qulncy Railroad, In which Mr. Dawes
said:
Tawney Answers Telegram.
T am advised that it is proposed to cut
down the appropriation for gauKlng streams
and investigating water Mipply under the re
clamation act from JSoO.OOO to SliiO.iiflo. Such
a reduction would greatly hamper the devel
opment of the West in this direction and cut
off work where It Is proceeding rapidly and
advantageoliflly. Hope you will consider It
consistent with the public interest to use your
influence to see that the appropriation is main
tained at $200,000.
To this telegram Mr. Tawney replied: ,
Please advise, me in what respect will the
development of the West be hampered by the
failure to gauge streams In New England, the
South and the other states ea.t of the Mis
flrslppl River. It Is conceded that this work
Is being done In the Interest of prospective
Investors In water powers. Under what pro
vision of the Constitution can Congress Justify
the appropriation of public money for the
benefit of prospective or actual Investors In
private enterprises? The reclamation service
is not involved.
Tawney asserted that the topographical
surveys now being made are for the bene
fit of street railway companies, water
power companies and municipalities, and
charged that the Geological Survey is even
now engaged ill making a topographical
survey of Minneapolis.
Benefits Itich, Not Poor, States.
"The Geological Survey was established
to care for the territories, leaving the
states to make surveys for themselves."
said W. I. Smith (la.). "It gradually
spread to the states, and the Director,
without any authority of law, established
a system of contributions whereby, if a
state would put In a specitic sum, he
would, out of the appropriations, put in
an equal amount."
Smith said that this had resulted in the
rich states, by thus paying, buying the
National appropriations away from the
poorer states, and as a result Massachu
setts. Connecticut and Rhode Island are
all surveyed, while tne Western States,
for -which the survey was founded, have
had little done. "The appropriations
should not be increased until we have
passed such legislation as will compel the
Director to distribute fairly the work over
the country."
Small (N. C.) closed the debate in be
half of his amendment, which was adopt
ed, 101 to 65.
MAY ADJOURN' JUNE 2 7 OR 8
Congress Will Shelve Canal and
Smoot Till Next Session.
WASHINGTON, Jurm-13. The Repub
lican steering committee of the Senate
met today and considered the question
of adjournment of Congress as Boon as
possible after next week. The commit
tee was in session for an hour and ad
journed, convinced that nothing stands
in the way of such a programme.
It was stated that every important
matter before either branch practically
is. ready for conference except the sun
dry civil bill and the Isthmian canal
type bill. If rapid progress is made
by the House. Senator Bate, who has
charge of both of these measures in
the Senate, believes they can be dis
posed of by June 27 at the latest. That
would permit an adjournment on June
27 or June 2S.
The programme thus arranged con
templates a vote on the canul type bill
in the Senate, but no further action
until the next session. Senator Rpoon
er, with seeming authority, made the
statement at the meeting today that
the appropriation for the canal car
ried by the sundry civil bill can be ex
pended with equal advantage during
the coming year for either a lock canal
or a sea-level canal, and that Chief En
gineer Stevens can go ahead with the
work which would be necessary to
either type. It is atcreed that Congress
cannot dispose of this question at the
present session in view of the contrary
opinions of the two branches. The vote
ji the Senate, it is believed, will re
sult In a decision In- favor of a sea
level canal.
, Statehood, railroad rates and meat
Inspection and bills relating to a num
ber of other subjects of great public
iriterest were considered by the steer
ing committee, but it was the opinion
that all of(these matters had reached
stages that will offer no obstacles to
adjournment at an early date. An un
derstanding was reached in the Senate
today that u vote will probably be had
on the type bill on Friday of this week.
In view of the practical certainty
that no vote could be had on the Sena
tor Smoot case at the present session.
Chairman Burrows, chairman of the
committee on privileges and elections,
after conferring with friends -and op
ponents of the Utah Senator, has de
cided that he will not call up the case
or consideration until next session.
M'CALLA IS SOOX TO RETIRE
Re&r-Admiral Led Relief Expedi
tion to Pekin in Boxer Rebellion.
WASHINGTON, June 43. Orders were
Issued at the Navy Department today
placing on the retired list. July 19 next,
one of the most picturesque and notable
personages of the American Navy. Rear
Admlral Bowman McCalla, who led the
forlorn hope of a relief expedition that
first marched through the Boxer forces to
Pekin and thereby saved the lives of the
legationers in 1900- Though the expedition
was international in composition, he took
the lead with his American marines and
blue Jackets and carried the little force
along by hia own determination.
Rear-Admiral McCalla is commandant
of the Mare Island navy-yard and station
and earned high praise for his service
during the days In San Francisco follow
ing the earthquake. He will be succeed
ed in that command by Rear-Admiral
Henry W. Lyon, at present in command
of the naval station at Honolulu.
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS IMMENSE
Exceed by $1,000,000 That of Any
Previous Year.
WASHINGTON, June 13. The records
of the Treasury Department show that
the receipts from customs during the
present fiscal year will far exceed those
of any previous year in the history of
the Government. Up to today, with 16
days of the fiscal year yet remaining, the
receipts aggregate $285,331,323, which is
nearly $1,000,000 in excess of any other
fiscal year, and the prospect is that by
June 30 the excess over any previous
year will approximate. $2,000,000 and ex
ceed those of last year by at least $40,
000.000. The receipts from internal revenue also
show a remarkable increase and the in
dications are that on June 30 the receipts
from this source will be nearly $250,000,
000, or $15,000,000 in excess of last year.
Cadets to Graduate In September.
ANNAPOLI9. Md.. June 13. Midship
men of the second class who will, upon
recommendation of the academy board,
remain at the Naval Academy during
the Summer and be graduated in Sep
tember next, include the following:
C. O. Bassett, Washington: C. G. Davey,
California: Charles A. Dunn, Idaho; J. K.
Hoover. Montana; J. B. Howell. G. W.
Kenyon and R. A. Theobald, California.
Why Buy More Costly Shoes?
WASHINGTON', June 13. Represen
tative Lufean, of Pennsylvania, pre
sented, a resolution today, which was
referred to the committee on rules, call
ing for an Investigation of the Navy
Department regarding the award by it
of a contract for 3J.0.10 pairs of Cali
fornia shoes a $2.80 per pair, when the
lowest bid was $2.52.
Goose Lake Land Withdrawn.
WASHINGTON, June 13 The Secre
tary of the Interior today withdrew from
disposition under the public land laws
a strip of land extending around Goose
Lake, in Northeastern California and
Southwestern Oregon, for use In connec
tion with the Pitt River irrigation pro
ject. Tho area covers approximately
40,000 acres.
Fifty Years In the Service.
WASHINGTON, June 13. Captain W.
P. Day, recently stationed at the Navy
Yard at Mare Island; Cal., has been
placed on the retired list of the Navy
with the rank of Rear-Admiral on his
own application after more than 60 years'
service.
Reclamation Bill in Conference.
WASHINGTON, June 13. The House
sent to conference today the bill pro
viding for subdivision of land entered
tinder the reclamation act, the conferees
being Mondell of Wyoming. Reeder of
Kansas, and Smith of Texas.
Quarantine Bill Goes to President.
WASHINGTON, June 13. The con
ference report on the National quaran
tine bill was today adopted by the Sen
ate. As the bill had hitherto been ac
cepted by the House, it now will go to
the President.
HOME TO OLD KENTUCKY
Thousands of Wanderers Welcomed
to Their Mother State.
LOUISVILLE, June 13. Cloudy skies
and a pouring rain greeted the first offi
cial day of "Home-Coming Week" this
morning. Fortunately, the opening exer
cises were scheduled to be held Inside the
Armory, on Walnut street, and nothing
could interfere with them. The weather,
however, made it doubtful whether the
great floral parade, which was to be. the
feature, would be held.
A. Y. Ford, chairman of the reception
committee, formally called the meeting to
order at 11 o'clock. He introduced Rev.
T. M. Hayes, of Louisville, who deliv
ered the invocation, and then in a short
speech brought forward Mayor Paul C.
Barth, of Louisville, who welcomed the
visitors on behalf of the city. Mr. Ford
then introduced Governor Beckham, who
performed a similar office in behalf of the
State of Kentucky, and at the conclusion
of his address assumed the gavel as pre
siding officer of the reunion. Governor
Beckham introduced Henry Watterson,
who delivered the formal address of wel
come.
Once a Kentucklan, always a Ken-
tuckian," said the Louisville editor. In
beginning his welcome. From the cradle
to the grave, he said, the arms of the
motherland stretched forth in mother
love and the voice of the motherland,
reaching the farthest corners of the
earth, "summon the errant to the roof
tree's shade and bid the wanderer home.'
What wanderer was ever yet loth to
come? There upon the heights of for
tune and fame, or down amid the shad
ows of the valsry of death and despair
the true Kentucklan, seeing the shining
eyes and hearing the mother-call, sends
back the answering refrain:
Where'er I roam, whatever realms I see
My heart, untravcled. fondly turns to thee.
"Behold in this great, exultant multi
tude the proof." declared Mr. Watterson.
SpdthSsmSimC.untyj hmb hmb hmb hmb
At the conclusion of Mr. Watterson'
address, which was received with much
applause, ex-Governor David R. Fran
cis, of Missouri, spoke in behalf of
the returning Kentucklans. When Mr.
Francis had finished. Miss Louise Lee
Hardin, of Denver, who conceived the
Idea, of the "Home-Coming," which has
been so brilliantly carried out, was es
corted down the center aisle by Director
General Robert E. Hughes. Loud cheers
greeted Miss Hardin and Mr. Hughes as
they stepped on the rostrum, and these
were redoubled when Governor Beckham,
after a few appropriate words, presented
Miss Hardin with a beautiful gold medal
in behalf of the State of Kentucky. This
brought the formal exercises of the day
to a close.
The Abraham Lincoln cabin, which is to
occupy a conspicuous site in Central Park
during the week, reached the city last
night, and has been under the constant
guard of a detail of militia. It was taken
from the oars late today and set up.
When the Home-Coming Week is over it
will be stored in a warehouse until the
Lincoln Farm, its future home, is in
readme for it.
Get the Flags Here for
'Flag Day ' Display
OLDS, WORTMAN '& KING
" THE DIFFERENT STORE' '
FIFTH, SIXTH and WASHINGTON
if
The Beginning of the End of the June Sale of White
But Three Days Remain Daring Which Everything White in the House Stands Radically Reduced (Contract Goods Excepted)
A MOST UNUSUAL SALE
Of Women's Smart Summer
Shoes for $1.98
Profits Hover
Around the Vanishing Point in
Thursday's Sales
THE " WHITE FAIR"
The opportunities offered by the Olds, "Wortman & King June
White Sale, with accompanying savings, are nearing the end.
Saturday's closing gong is a signal for prices to resume their
normal along the avenues of white. You've had enough time
to weigh and prove the claims of the various "White Sales."
Some are already "tired," or outof the race for, as the
leopard cannot changeI(s spots, so, also, it is impossible for the
"White Sale" that is bad in spots to change the fact that it
never was anything but a mediocre .collection, of dubious goods.
The Olds, Wortman & King "White Fair" is not a "spotty"
sale. Stocks are big in detail and complete as a whole. Mer
chandise is HIGH GRADE such as we're proud to have known
as coming from this store, and such as the buyer may feel justly
proud of. And over and thro' the sale is the fact of the re
markable savings our public share in. Today's story is mainly
of important EXTRA SPECIALS but underlying it all is the
WHITE SALE feature that lessens the price of everything
white in the house!
We've prepared a veritable "Carnival of Bargains" for today's
callers at the "Fair Way" Shoe Store. There's a heap of interest
in the sale that starts here this morning and ends this
evening for the special offering is for Thursday ONLY.
There s solid satisfaction guaranteed in actual money to be saved
in the sale. Just to show you how this shoe store of ours goes
into things, there are enouerh shoes at $1.98 to "stock" an ordinary
shoe store! And that's only what's here at the one price, mark you. And what's better
one of the most "unusual" things about this "unusual" sale is the fact that, no matter what
size you want and ask for, it's here. Another point: Select the shoe that suits your taste,
and an expert shoeman will pay a-plenty of attention to properly fitting your feet. Rather
"unusual" service in big sales isn't it T Our sales are "different," and the difference
tends toward betterment. Read the splendid good news in detail:
WOMEN'S $3.50 OXFORDS $1.08.
Women's fine patent Blucher cut Oxfords,
with dull calf tops, military heel, Goodyear
welt sole, cork filled, medium, extension
sole. All sizes. Our $3.50
value
$1.98
THE MOULD OF CORRECT
FORM
ROYAL WORCESTER
CORSETS
THE FLAG
I have seen the glories of art aud arch
itecture and of river and mountain. I have
seen the sun set on the Jungfrau and the
moon rise over Mont Blanc. But the fair
est vision on which these eyes ever rested
was the flag of my country in a foreign
port. Beautiful as a flower to those who
love it, terrible as a meteor to those who
hate, it is the symbol of the power and the
glory and the honor of fifty millions of
Americans. Senator George F. Hoar.
Prominent Among the Un
derwear Bargains
These fairly "stick out." Women and chil
dren benefit. First Floor.
Women 's white low neck Vests, no sleeves,
neatly trimmed, at, each 80
Women's White Vests, Richelieu ribbed, short
and no sleeves, at, each 12
Women's white long, short and sleeveless
Vests, splendid values at, each 210
Women's line white long, short aud sleeveless
Vests, regular and extra sizes, at, each.300
Women's fine white cotton lace trimmed Knee
Pants at, pair 250
Women's white cotton Jersey ribbed sleeve
less Union Suits, special 420
Women's 75c Union Suits 55c
Long sleeves, white cotton, Summer weight
Union Suits, regular value 7oc sp'1...550
Children's white cotton Vests, long and short
sleeves, with knee-length pants to match, at
each 120, 160 and 210
Children's white Swiss ribbed Vests, long,
short and no sleeves, at, each
210, 260 and 30
Children's knee leneth lace trimmed Pants,
special at, each.160, 210, 260 and 300
Boys' ecru cotton Union Suits, long and short
sleeves, ankle and knee length, special at.
suit 500
v 1l '
Women 's and Children's Hosiery
Bargains
Women's white lace Hose, seamless, all lace
or lace boots, at, pair 2X0
Women's black lace boot and all lace Hose,
splendid values at, pair 250 and 350
Women's white lace lisle hose, plain and em
broidered, at, pair 420
Women's fine white lisle Hose, lace and em
broidered, at, pair 630
Children's white cotton seamless Hose at,
pair 150
Children's white lisle lace Hose, special,
pair 180
Children's white cotton Hose, finished foot.
' seamless leg, at, pair 210
There's a model
for every type of
feminine figure
in the "Royal
Worcester"
family of correct
corset ry. Not
because it's the
special domestic
corset sold by
this store, but
because it ranks
first in quality of
materials used
including boniug,
covering, laces,
and even the
thread with
whjeh it is
stitched and in
the shaping, .
which is
charmingly
graceful and
comfortable, we heartily commend the "Royal
Worcester" Corset to the store's feminine
public. Royal Worcesters are specially noted
for the splendid variety of models found
among them suitable to the various require
ments of women who wish to appear smaller
in mould; slight women who must have
curves; average-built women whose good lines
should be accentuated. Taboo shapeless cor
sets. You'll find the perfect-fitting "Royal
Worcesters" a boon; a rest and a support;
an aid to a better, more graceful figure. A
new shipment just in. Among them famous
"Dowager" Corsets for stout women six
styles to choose from. The newest of these
models is style No. 861. It's a novelty for
stout figures, has adjustable hips, which allow
tightening or loosening the garment at the ab
domen, while the special front steel used
makes it possible to give a trim, stylish ap
pearance to the stoutest figures. The "Tricot"
or ventilated bust gores make it the most com
fortable of corsets above the waist line. In the
Jrme White Sale all white "Sapphire" Cor
sets are included.'
Also all "Bon Ton" Corsets are included.
Also all "Royal Worcester" Corsets are in
cluded. Also all "Royal Worcester" Waists are in
cluded. '
Also all "Brassiere" Bust Supporters are in
cluded. Also all Bustles and Pads are included.
Also all Cambric Waists are included.
Also all Hose Supporters are included.
Also all Silk, Linen and Cotton Corset Laces
are included.
-special at, the pair.
WOMEN'S $2.50 OXFORDS $1.98-
Women's fine black kid Oxfords, Blucher cut,
mat calf tops, medium light soles with no
extension. Very flexible and easy, and for
lightweight footwear they are just the
proper thing. All sizes. Our $2.50 value
special at, l QQ
the pair pi..ZfO
WOMEN'S $2.50 OXFORDS $1.98.
Women 's fine kid Oxfords, Blucher style, with
hand-turned soles, Cuban heels, patent tip;
very pretty high arch last; has neat patent
lace stay in front. A dressy little- Oxford.
All sizes. Our $2.50 value d J QO
special at, the pair pi.JO
WOMEN'S $3.50 OXFORDS $1.98.
Women's fine black kid Blucher cut Oxfords,
with Goodyear welt sole, medium extension,
new London last, Cuban heel, patent tip.
All sizes. Our $3.50 value d 1 QJ2
special at, the pair pl.JO
WOMEN'S $2.50 OXFORDS FOR $1.98.
Women's fine kid lace Oxfords, with medium
heavy soles, Cuban heels, inserted fancy
patent scroll lace stay. Very neat. Our
$2.50 value special at, d 1 QO
the pair pl.ZfO
WOMEN'S OUTING BOOTS FOR $1.98-
250 pairs of women's high-cut Outing Boots,
in black or tan, heavy or light sole, 6 to 12-
mch tops, broken sizes. Values f f QO
to $4.00 special at, the pair.
WOMEN'S $3.50 OXFORDS FOR $1.98-
Women's fine patent 4-button Oxfords, with
Goodyear welt
sole, military
heels and dull
calf tops, made
over a very
pretty last.
These shoes fit
well and are
stylish. All sizes.
Our $3.50 value,
special at, the
pair
$1.98
WOMEN'S $3.00 SHOES FOR $1.98.
Women '8 patent College Boots, with mat tops,
Blucher cut. military heel and medium
heavy sole, little extension. Made especially
for young women. All sizes. Our $3.00
value special at, (Af np
the pair xpl.ZO
Same Boot as above, in button d J QO
style special at, the pair ip 1 .ZO
Same as above, in fine black kid, d 1 QO
v,all sizes special at, the pair.. V- O
WOMEN'S COLORED SHOES FOR $1.98.
600 pairs of women's Colored Shoes and Ox
fords, in tan, brown and ohampagnes; mad
with light or heavy soles, high or low heels.
Almost anything you could want in Sum
mer shades. Values to $4.00 d J QO
special at, the pair p 1. xfO
WOMEN'S $2.50 WHITE DUCK OXFORDS
$1.98.
Women's white Sea Island Duck Oxfords,
Blucher cut, medium extension sole, large
eyelets, ribbon lace. One of our favorites.
All sizes. Our $2.50 value d J QO
special at, the pair pA.JO
SILKS AND DRESS GOODS
A Noteworthy Group of Thursday Special
Values in the Annex 5th St., 1st Floor.
Think of the warm days ahead when Oregon
is thro' with her refreshing shower bath of
the many, many functions you'll attend ere
Autumn sets in. Get ready for any little af
fair that may turn up. It's easy to provide
a-plenty of pretty frocks and gowns when the
makings are selling this way:
"Rajah" Pongees
At 79c a Yard Instead of $1.25
The genuine Rajahs, in a full and pleasing
line of beautiful colorings. . File your claim
early if you'd share in this unusual offering
by the "Silk Store."
Handsome $1 and $1.25 Suiting
Silks 67c a Yard
Stylish new silks for suits, linings and trim
mings in checked and striped louisine, taf
fetas, foulards, "Cheneys," in a grand as
sortment of colors, the wanted grays in
cluded, black taffetas and peau de soies in
cluded; regular values $1.00 and $1.25 per
yard special at, yard 670
DEPENDABLE, YARD-WIDE BLACK
TAFFETAS.
A new shipment just received direct from
the looms:
Regular $1.25 grade, 36 inches wide
special, yard 970
Regular $1.50 grade, 36 inches wide
special, yard '..$1.19
Regular $1.73 grade, 36 inches wide
special, 'yard $1.42
CLIFTON BOND SUITING.
This well-known, guaranteed silk, in every
wanted color for either street or evening
wear, always sold at $1.00 yard special
at, yard " 850
COLORED SUITINGS
New Check Suitings, all sizes, in checks, in
blue and white, brown and white, tan and
white, gray and white, black and white, in
foules, Panamas and wool taffetas. The most
seasonable stuffs in our stock:
Regular $1.00 grades special, yard.. 820
Regular $1.25 grades special, yard.. 980
Regular $1.50 grades special, yard. .$1.19
Cream Dress Goods at Special Redactions,
the most wanted weaves, such as Panamas,
serges, cheviots, batistes, taffetas, Sicilians,
brilliantines, voiles, etamines, etc.:
$1.00 grades for, yard - 850
$1.25 grades for, yard $1.05
$1.50 grades for, yard $1.25
$1.75 grades for, yard ..$1.48
$2.00 grades for, yard $1.69
$2.25 grades for, yard $1.94
$2.50 grades for, yard y $2.19
LINENS, DOMESTICS
First Floor.
Users will know the values on sight. These
specials are made to make friends. You know
such wantables as linens, pillow cases, sheets
and tablecloths are "sold close," anyhow at
all times; never a wide margin 'twixt seller
and buyer. In view of these facts, the values
are unusual.
White Canton Dress Linens, special at, the
yard 850, $1.05, $1.25
AND WASH STUFFS
Hemstitched Linen Pillow Cases, special at,
the pair $1.48
Hemstitched Sheets
Single-bed size, special at, the pair... $5. 72
Double-bed size, special at, the pair.. .$7.00
Short-Length Linen Tablecloths, in 2, 2y2, 3
and 3V2-yard lengths, are all reduced.
3000 yards of Fancy Madras, Poplins, Chev
iots and Lace Lawns, special at, the yd.230
GOREANS IN REVOLT
Seize Walled Town and Repel
Japanese Attack.
THEIR FORCES INCREASE
Former Corean . Soldiers Rebel
Against Seizure of Land Japan
Multiplies Cavalry Force
Sixteen Times.
VICTORIA, B. C. June 13 The steam
er Tydeus. which arrived today from the
Orient, brought news of an insurrection
in Corea, commenced on May 25, when
the walled city of Hons; Ju was attacked
and seized by Corean insurgents.
Hong Ju, in Chun Chyong Province, of
Southeastern Corea, was garrisoned by
Japanese gendarmes and police. The Jap
anese defended the wall and appronches
with rifles, but, being short of ammuni
tion, retired at night. The refugees
reached 1'esan and telegraphed to Seoul
for assistance. A Japanese vessel is being
sent to their relief.
Meanwhile, 300 insurgents occupied Hong
Ju and began a revolutionary propagan
da, which resulted in their force being
greatly augmented, and outbreaks oc
curred also at Andong and Pong
hwa, in Kyong Song Province, to the
westward. The rebel ranks are tilled with
former Corean soldiers, armed with Ma
rata rifles, mostly fired with rebellion
against the recent Japanese seizures of
land, etc., following the occupation of
Corea.
Japanese Send for Big Guns.
A force of Corean soldiers was dis
patched against Hong Ju. but retired
after a demonstration before the walls,
and a force of Japanese under Captain
Komori was dispatched from Seoul. The
Insurgents prepared the city for defense
and the Japanese assaults were repulsed
with rifle fire from the walls. Captain
Komori has sent for reinforcements, ask
ing that some field pieces be sent, and
was waiting their arrival before further
attacking. The insurgents were strongly
intrenched and defied attack without ar
tillery. It was In the province where the
insurrection has now commenced that
previous revolutionary movements began,
aimed, as now, against- the Japanese.
Japan Strengthening Her Army.
Advices were received by the steamer
Tydeus that a drastic reorganization of
the Japanese army is about to take place,
resultant from lessons learned during the
recent war. The change will be made
when the new two-year term of service
with the colors commences in December.
The number of divisions will be increased
to 21. There are but 13 now. The most
remarkable change is in the cavalry arm,
whlrh will be increased to eight divisions,
a 16-fold increase. The whole force at
present consists of a brigade, or half a
division.
A force of heavy field artillery will be
organized. This is a force which has
hitherto had no existence with the Jap
anese army, the field artillery being
armed with light weapons. The force will
be known as the siege artillery corps and
will be equipped with ano heavy guns. The
force of engineers will be trebled, as also
will the land transport corps. Twenty
one regiments of horse artillery will be
organized, one being attached to each di
vision. In addition, it is proposed that
telephone battalions snail be added to
each division.
T
GAMBLING, HE SAYS, CAVSES
BUSINESS DEPRESSION.
t'pntractors Breaking Federal Law.
BOISE. Idaho, June 13. (Special.) Uni
ted States District Attorney Ruick has in
vestigated the. charge made by the Fed
eral Labor Union of Boise that contract
ors on the Boise-Payette reclamation
project are violating the eight-hour law.
He finds the charges are well founded,
the contractors working their men ten
hours, and has asked Supervising Engi
neer D. W. Ross to notify the contractors
that unless they comply with the law
hereafter prosecutions will be Instituted
against them.
Contractors found guilty under the stat
ute are subject to a fine not exceeding
$1060 or imprisonment not exceeding six
months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.
Sticks to Morphine Theory.
STOCKTON. Cal., June 13. The entire
morning session of the Le Doux murder
trial was devoted to hearing testimony
of Professor Rodgers. the chemist. Rodg
ers stack to his previous declaration,
namely, that morphine had caused the
death of McVIcar.
Government Is Being Urged to Pro
hibit Cockpits in the Philip
pine Islands.
MANILA. June 18. Filipino political
parties are starting an active campaign
of organization In preparation for the
election of delegates to the Filipino As
sembly next year. Old party lines are
becoming more or leas extinct and the
progressive natives are endeavoring to
effect strong organizations.
The Nationalists are practically disor
ganized by factional fights and the Fed
eral party has been split up. Many of the
conservative members have resigned from
the Federalists, and that organization is
in a chaotic state. Agoncillo and Apaclble
are identified with a new organization
calling themselves Moderates, wnich con
tains business and professional men.
Aguinaldo has come out of retirement
to give a long interview to a paper on
the gambling among the people. Native
leaders of all parties are taking up the
question of gambling and are working
with Americans to secure government pro
hibition of cockpits. Aguinaldo says that
the present depressed condition of . the
islands is the result, to a great extent, of
this universal vice, and has promised to
attend a public meeting called to secur
the suppression of this evil.
Sergeant Acquitted or Murder.
MANILA. June 14. A court-marital has
acquitted Sergeant Frederick Llnse, of the
Thirteenth Infantry, who was charged
with killing a negro prisoner named S.
AV. Macio. Macio attacked the Sergeant
oin guard and Linse shot him. Macio died
the next day. Linse was charged with
murder, and after a long trial he was
found not guilty. The department com
.mander has approved the verdict.
Cadet Declines Reinstatement.
PASADENA, Cal., June 13. Ned Chapin,
of Pasadena, who was recently expelled
from Annapolis Naval Academy for haz
ing, has declined to go back under re
appointment, according to a statement by
the father of the young man. '
The offer of reappointment came, it is
stated, through United States Senator
Perkins to the elder Chapin.- Young
Chapin states that he does not care to
enter the United States Navy now.
Bar, Music and PooIselHng for Fair.
SALEM, Or., June 13. (Special.) The
State Fair Board transacted .a large
amount of business today in preparation
for the State Fair" this Fall. The bar
privilege was let to V. V. Wyley. of
Hillsboro, and the Salem Band was en
gaged to furnish music at the racetrack.
W. M. (Billy) Ayer has been granted the
poolselling privilege. The board also em
ployed, the minor officials of the fair. thS
superintendents having been appointed
last December.