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THE MORNINQ OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1906.
The "DIFFERENT- Store OLDS, WORTMAN & KING Fifth' SMh md Wwsh-
MIDSUMMER DEMI-DAY SALES:
Special and Extraordinary Twice-a-Week Bargain Events of Surpassing Importance to the Thrifty!
Good Morning!
8 A.M. TO 1 P. M.
"Rub Dry' Towels for 20c
"Rub Dry" Towels are made with a nnb, which gives
exhilarating friction and which cleanses the pores.
Special from 8 A. M. to 1 P. M. at, each 20tf
(No phone orders filled.)
8 A.M. TO 1 P. M.
31c Sale at the Silk Counter
Silk and Wool Bengaline, regular value $1.00 special,
yard , 31
Crepe de Chine, 24 inches wide, good color assortment,
regular value 85c special, yard 31i
19-inch Fancy Check Silks, regular value 85c special,
yard 31
8 A. M. TO 1 P. M.
Pretty Valenciennes Laces
Our 50c, 60c and 75c values special from 8 A. M. to 1
P. M. at, the dozen yards or
8 A. M. TO 1 P. M.
50c Hose for 26c
Women's Tan Gauze Lisle Hose, our 50c value special
from 8 A. M. to 1 P. M. at, the pair 26
8 A. M. TO 1 P. M.
German Applique Squares
German Applique Squares 32x32, or Scarfs 18x54, in very
attractive open-work centers, scalloped or plain hem
stitched borders. Reg. price 65c special, each 29i
8 AM. TO 1 P. M.
Men's $1.50 Negligee Shirts $1.05
A new line of men's Summer Negligee Shirts, in a plain
tan and white meshj with soft collar; a cool, service
able Summer shirt. Our $1.50 value special from 8 A.
M. to 1 P. M. at, each $1.05
PROTESTS TOO LUTE
Slain Missionary's Widow
Wants No Blood Money.
BUT SHE HAD RECEIVED IT
Fear of Injury to Mission Cause in
Persia Causes Woman's Strange
Appeal Asks That Inno
cent May Not Pay.
WASHINGTON. July 16. In th Per
sian correspondence in the portion of the
Red Book on Foreign Relations, which
as made public by the State Department
today, is contained a strong protect ad
dressed by Mrs. Mary Schauffler Labaree,
formerly of Urumla, Persia, to American
Minister Richmond Pearson, at Teheran,
against the exaction by the United States
Government of an indemnity of $50,000 for
the murder of her husband. Rev. Benja
min W. IAbaree, a missionary, killed on
Mount Ararat by religious fanatics. While
believing that, when an American citUen
has been murdered because of the crimi
nal laxity of foreign government, thoee
dependent on him for support should be
awarded a suitable indemnity, Mrs. Lrftba
re made the following declaration:
I bellev that the great mission causa to
which my husband and I dedicated our lives
and which ha become dear to me because of
the terrible sacrifice I have been called upon
to make for It, I believe that thb may re
ceive serious Injury If my children and I
accept an indemnity for this murder. The
mat'cr would not be understood by the great
moss of the people In this district, who
would Inevitably know of It, st the Persian
idea of "blood money" Is so different from
cur clvlllied understanding of an indemnity.
Thue such serious and lasting Injury might
be done to the mission cause for which wo
have already sacrificed so much that I pre
fer to waive my rights as an American cltl
sen rather than to see this cause suffer.
Mrs. Labaree asked that the strongest
measures be taken by the United States
Government to see that, if indemnity was
in the end exacted, it should not be ex
torted by the Persian government from
the Innocent people of the province where
the murder occurred.
Ia spite of her protest, $30,000 was actu
ally paid to her by Persia before the 30
day period named in the ultimatum of the
Vnited States had expired. This sum was
three times greater than the maximum
ever before paid by the Persian govern
ment for the murder of a private person.
Murderous Rejected Suitor.
NEW YORK, July 16. Adam Scheulg.
a butcher, today shot and fatally wounded
Miss Louise Karcher, daughter of his
employer, shot and seriously wounded
the girl's mother and committed suicide
by cutting his throat. The suppcsed mo
.tlve wu the rejection of Schuelg's atten
tion to Miss Karcher.
Motorman Crushed at Post.
ST. LOC1S. July 16. One person was
probably fatally Injured and 60 others
were more or less bruised and badly
shaken up by a rear-end collision on
a down grade between a Broadway and
TUESDAY'S EXTRA
A. M. SPECIALS
8 A. M. to IP. M. ONLY:
8 A. M. to 1 P. M.
$2 to $2. 75 Women 's
White Shirtwaists at $1.19
Perfectly wonderful values! All new, the prettiest bunch of Summer Waists shown in
town up to $2.75 in value. Dainty lawns beautifully trimmed in exquisite laces and em
broideries, insertions and deft needlework in stitching effects. Plain, plaited and tucked
styles, regular and elbow-length sleeves. Cool, dainty and temptingly inviting in their
snowy beauty and smart styles.
the $2.00, $2.25, $2.50 and $2.75 values will be sold at a choice for.
8 A. M.
Back
Seventh-Btreet car last night. The ac
cident was due to a broken trolley on
the Seventh-street car. Owing to his
heroism in sticking to his post in the
face of danger, Motorman John C.
Downs, of the Broadway car, will
probably die. He was unconscious
when pried from under the wreckage.
DIAMOND KING IS DEAD.
Alfred Belt, Who Controlled African
Gem and Gold Output.
LONDON, July 16. Alfred Belt, the
well-known South African financier, died
yesterday. He had been in bad health for
some time.
Mr. Beit was born in 1853 at Hamburg.
He was a life governor of the De Beers
Consolidated Mines, a partner In the firm
of Wernher, Beit & Co., and a director of
the Rand Mines, Rhodesia Railways.
Bechuanaland Railway Trust. Consoli
dated Company, Bulfontein Mine and
British Chartered South Africa Company.
He was reported to have been implicated
in the Jameson raid. Later a suit was
brought against him on the ground of
complicity in the raid, and his prosecu
tion was demanded by Dr. Leyds, the rep
resentative of the Transvaal In Europe.
and in 1896 his resignation from the board
of directors of the British Chartered
South Africa Company was accepted.
When Cecil Rhodes died in 1902, it was
found that Mr. Beit was appointed one of
his executors, and Mr. Beit thereupon
returned to the board of directors of the
British Chartered South Africa Company.
Early in 1903 Mr. Beit had an apoplectic
stroke while at Johannesburg, and it ap
pears that he never fully regained his
health. Since that time he had lived in
London.
Mr. Belt, who Is said to have been the
richest man in London and who con
trolled the output of gold in South Africa,
was at one time alleged to be forming a
"gold trust," in which the names of prom
inent American financiers were men
tioned. He gave large sums of money to
the Red Cross and other institutions, and
recently donated $500,000 to found a uni
versity at Hamburg.
Mr. Beit was one of the richest men
tn England, being worth $35,000,000 to $50,
000,000, yet he was seldom in public and
was hardly known outside of the circles
of finance. He controlled the output and
product of the world's diamond industry,
had a great distaste for notoriety, was
very popular with his intimates, and was
usually referred to as the "little man."
Mr. Belt, who was a staunch friend of
Cecil Rhodes, arrived in South Africa sev
eral years ahead of the latter, and. when
he died, wis by far the largest Individual
owner of mines and land in South Africa.
He was accused of financing the Jameson
raid.
The markets were not affected by Mr.
Beit's death, as for a long time it had
been recognized that he was in delicate
healtb.
William Painter, Inventor.
BALTIMORE. Md., July 16. William
Painter, whose fame as an inventor is
National, died at the Johns Hopkins Hos
pital yesterday. He was 68 years of age.
The United States Patent Office has
granted Mr. Painter more than 100 pat
ents on his various Inventions, of which,
perhaps, the most widely known and used
are a bottle-sealing device and the ma
chinery for its manufacture and applica
tion. He was a member of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers, the
American Institute of Mining Engineers
and numerous other organizations.
Never fall to cure sick headache, often
the very first dose. This is what is said
by all who try Carter s Little Liver Pills.
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SPECIAL
During the Summer months we shall offer extra special induce
ments on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week. Specials will re
main in force one-half day only, two sets for each day one for morn
ing buyers the other for those who come in the afternoon. No items
will be sold at special prices except at advertised time. The values
are the greatest ever offered in the history of the store. It will pay
you to come twice a day to the store. The sales are arranged con
veniently for all, but do not ask for afternoon specials in the morn-
. a r 1 r if i - F I-
ing, or vice versa,
Today irom A. M. to I f. m. oniy,
TO 1 P. M.
Combs---Notion Counter
Our 65c and 75c values
at, each ......
-special from 8 A.
..
8 A. M. TO 1 P. M.
Women's $2.50 Oxfords $1.69
Finest Sea Island Duck Oxfords, Blucher cut, medium
high Cuban heels, no tips, turn soles, either covered or
leather. Best $2.50 value special, pair $1.69
8 A. M. TO 1 P. M.
$2.75 Axminster Rugs $1.83
Good heavy Axminster Rugs in Oriental and floral de
signs, size 27 by 60 inches extra value at $2.75
special from 8 A. M. to 1 P. M. at, each $1.83
S A. M. TO 1 P. M.
220 Stylish Straw Hats 10c each
A wonderful bargain ! Sure to bring a crowd. The reg
ular price of these smart untrimmed flats was 39c a
great bargain at that. Splendid for trimming up to
wear for dress, or garden, beach or mountains. Fit
for any occasion. Styles for women and children.
Choice, Tuesday, 8 A. M. to 1 P. M. only, at, each. ..10
8 A. M. TO 1 P. M.
Good Glass Tumblers 18c Doz.sd Floor
Can't sell over two dozen of these to any one customer.
Reason? Only enough to go 'round 'mong our patrons
none for dealers (who know the price is cheaper than
they pay in market). Good size, fluted styles, suited
for general use or for putting up jellies. Preserving
season being on, the bargain is extra seasonable. Tues
day, 8 A. M. to 1 P. M. only, they're. . .18 the dozen
8 A. M. TO y. M.
$1 Fancy Back Combs 19c Jewelry Aisle
An assortment of Fancy Mounted and Jeweled Back
Combs, in dark shell, amber and white; all the differ. -ent
sizes. Values to $1.00 special, each 19?
SHOCK 10 NEW MEXICO
EARTHQUAKE RATTLES TOWN'S
AND SCARES THE PEOPLE.
Panic In Albuquerque and Adobe
Buildings Damaged Due to
Landslide in Mountains.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., July 16.
This section of New Mexico experienced
a slight earthquake today. Objects
moved perceptibly, and a dull, sicken
ing sensation was experienced. No
serious damage has been reported. The
people in the Armijo building thought
that the building was about to collapse
and ran into the street.
Towns south of Albuquerque also felt
the shock, and residents of Socorro and
San Marciale are in a state of alarm.
The adobe buildings at Socorro occu
pied by the Colorado Telephone Com
pany and other structures built of mud
were badly damaged.
DUE TO SLIDES IN MOUNTAINS
Shock Most Severe of Hundreds In
Last Two Years.
SANTA FE, N. M., July 16. Consider
able property damage was done this
afternoon at Socorro, San Marciale and
nearby settlements by an earthquake
shock, which was the severest of the
200 shocks that have occurred In that
part of New Mexico during the past
two years. The shocks are local and
are caused by earth slides in the Mag
dalena Mountains.
Tremblor Felt at El Paso.
EL PASO, Tex., July 16. A distinct
earthquake shock was felt here at 11:50
A. M. today. Buildings rocked and swayed
and many people fled to the streets. The
thermometers and instruments in the
weather bureau in the Federal building
swung back and forth for several min
utes. No damage was done.
REEL TO BROTHER ANGLER
Joseph Jefferson's Bequest to Grover
Cleveland Recalls Happy Days.
CHICAGO. July 16. Joseph Jefferson
and Grover Cleveland went on many a
fishing trip together, and the dead actor,
when he had his will drawn up, made it
plain that he desired those happy days
to be remembered by the e-President of
the United States on any future fishing
excursions.
Mr. Jefferson's will, dated October 27,
1S99, was filed here today in the Record
er's -office. A codicil attached to the will
and dated five years later Is as follows:
"To my friend, the Hon. Grover Cleve
land, I bequeath my best Kentucky reel."
To those who knew Joseph Jefferson in
life those few words meant that Grover
Cleveland was the recipient of one of the
dead actor's most treasured possessions.
Tired of Living;.
CHICAGO. July 16. Edward F. Kloss
and his wife, who conducted a small mil
linery store, were found dead today in
the rooms above the store. The throats
of Kloss and his wife had been cut, they
both had been shot through the head,
and blood was spattered on the floor and
NOTE TO STORE PATRONS
no pnone or man oraers nuea rrom mis usi
- j i y
a pretty dress at.
M. to 1 P. M.
:38
on the furniture. A revolver was beside
the body of Kloss, and the police found a
letter, written bv Kloss. in which he
said that he and his wife were tired of I
living and had decided to take their lives
JEROME AND FOLK IN 1908
Georgia Legislators Declare Choice
for Democratic Ticket.
ATLANTA. Ga., July 16. William Trav
ers Jerome, District Attorney of New
York City, was the guest for a few mo
ments today of the lower house of the
Georgia Legislature. A short recess from
the regular labors of the session was
taken, and Mr. Jerome, upon invitation,
addressed the Legislators. He spoke
briefly of the relations of the North and
South, expressing the belief that there is
little difference in the ways of thinking
and doing business between the two sec-
tions and suggested that whatever mis- j
understanding had existed in recent years I
had come largely from sensational writ
ing. Following his address, the enthusiastic I
legislators adopted a resolution indorsing I
"Jerome and Folk for the Democratic
Presidential team in 1908."
In an interview here today regarding .
the Thaw case in New York Mr. Jerome
referred to the case as "the every-day I
Police Court story." "In the eyes of the j
law," he continued, "the defendant's mil
lions add no luster to his situation. Most
of the apparent romance is a newspaper
product."
Mr. Jerome and his assistants in the
District Attorney's office, Arthur Van
Diver and Francis P. Garvan, left late
today for Warm Springs, Ga., where they
will be the guests of the Georgia Bar As
sociation, before which body Mr. Jerome
will deliver an address tomorrow and
Wednesday.
BRYAN'S PLAN OF PUBLICITY
Suggests Publication of Subscription
to Reception Fund.
NEW YORK, July 16. At the sug
gestion of William J. Bryan, says to
day's Herald, advantage will be taken
of the reception which is to be given
on his return from abroad to give a
practical illustration of the feasibility
of applying the publicity principle to
the collection of campaign contribu
tions. In a letter to William Hoge,
president of the Commercial Travelers'
Anti-Trust League, which was received
yesterday, Mr. Bryan approved the
plans for the reception so far as they
had been laid before him, and cau
tioned the managers to avoid all fac
tional disputes, that all factions might
have an equal chance, and "so that it
will not be our fault if everything is
not harmonious."
Mr. Bryan then spoke of the ques
tion of raising money to defray the
cost of the reception, and made the
suggestion that a popular subscription
involving the principle of publicity be
employed. "A popular subscription,
with the publication of the names of
all persons giving $5 or more," he
wrote, "would be a practical illustra
tion of our belief in the publicity of
campaign contributions, and would not
only show that It was not paid for
with trust money, but would set a
good example for the campaign."
Chicago Mail Goes Under Ground.
CHICAGO. July 16. The underground
electric railway mail service was put into
actual operation for the first time today.
The mall hereafter is to be transported
through the tunnel, which has been con
structed beneath the city streets from the
Postoffice to the majority of the depots
In the city.
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Daintily pretty these wanted warm-weather frocks. Materials of white lawn and colored
percales, chambrays, lawns, mercerized stuffs and natural linen shades. Splendidly made
and neatly trimmed with laces, medallions, lasertions, braids and buttons. A wide choos
ing in color effects, embracing blues, pinks tans, grays and fetching fancy conjurings.
The values reach $8.50 today, from 1 to 6 P. M. only, you may pick d 1 QO
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Richardson 's Satin Damask Table Cloths
Richardson's Fine Satin Damask Tablecloths, with hand
some border, 2 yards wide, 3 yards long. Our $4.00
value special from 1 to 6 P. M. at, each $2.95
Our $5 value special from 1 to 6 P. M. at, each.. $3.95
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
$1 Silk and Wool Crepe de Paris 52c
Colored Silk and Wool Crepe de Paris, in shades of gray,
brown, champagne, tan, myrtle green, navy and royal
blue. Regular value $1.00 special, yard 52J
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
5c Toilet Soaps 3c
Buttermilk, Witch Hazel, Oatmeal and Tar Toilet Soaps,
our 5c value special from 1 P. M. to 6 P. M. at, the
cake 3
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Ladies' $1.25 Mesh Gloves 64c
Ladies' Two-Button Mesh Gloves, with lisle palms, in
black, white, gray and mode. Our $1.25 value special
from 1 to 6 P. M. at, the pair 64
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Fruit Jar Caps and Rubbers 15c Dozen
Mason's Porcelain-Lined Fruit Jar Caps and Rubbers;
not over two dozen to any one customer. Special at,
dozen 15
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Women's $2.50 Handbags 75c
Leather Goods Aisle
A fine line of women's Hand Purses, combination coin
and card styles, in the best leathers, seal, morocco, etc. ;
plain and mounted corners. Values from $1.85 to $2j50
special, each 7i?
HO GROUND FOR ACTION
ATTACK ON TAGG ART'S GAM
BLING DENS HAS FAILED.
Court Finds So Warrant for Injunc
tion, Since French Lick Casi
nos Have Been Raided.
PAOLI, Ind.. July 16. Judge Thomas
B. Buskl'rk, in the Orange County Court,
today sustained the third section of the
demurrer of the French Lick Springs and
West Baden Hotel companies against the
petition in quo warranto of the state for
a temporary receiver and temporary in
junction against gambling at the resorts.
In this third section the hotel companies
set up that the allegations of the state in
its complaint do not state facts sufficient
to constitute a cause of action against
them. He overruled the two sections of
the demurrer in which they assert that
the prosecuting attorney was not the
proper relator for the state in such pro
ceedings and the state has not the legal
capacity to sue.
Attorney-General Miller served notice of
appeal to the Supreme Court. Should
the Supreme Court reverse this de
cision, the state's Information will be
sent back to Judge Buskirk's court for
trial. Should the Supreme Court affirm
the decision, the case will be thrown
out of court.
The court held that, under the law, be
fore such extraordinary relief could be
sought as is asked for by the state there
should have been an examination by the
Auditor of the affairs and business of the
companies, notice to stop doing unauthor
ised huslness. if such a condition had
been found, and failure or refusal on the
part of the hotel companies to stop such
unauthorized business. This, the court
held, was not done. In his decision. Judge
Buskirk says:
To the lay mind the recital of the treat,
serious, reprehensible charge alleged in the
Information, which It is also alleged have
brought the state into reproach and disgrace,
may portend great Injury to the state and
violate its rights, but that will not excuse
the absence of those warrants in the informa
tion without which the state is not entitled
to the extraordinary remedy asked for. In
their absence we cannot read these Into the
Information nor can we supply them by In
ference. Again, injunctions will only lie to
prevent sudden or anticipated acts, and not
when the act has been consummated.
The conditions that would warrant Injunc
tions must exist at this time when, through
the medium of the public press, from the
published interviews with counsel for both
plaintiff and defendant and. If I may be
pardoned, from the trial of this case by
counsel In the columns of the dally press,
we all know the whole country knows that
the casinos or clubhouses described in the
Information were raided by the oMcers of
the law prior to the filing of this Information,
their gambling apparatus seised, and that it
is now in the custody of the Auditor await
ing orders for its destruction and that the
casinos or clubhouses are not onen.
Again while this court cannot take Judicial
notice of its records in other cases, we and
the whole country know that from the same
source It has been stated that at this term
of court suits by these defendants against the
lessees of the casinos for cancellation of lease
or possession of the premises were tried and
resulted in such cancellation and recovery of
possession. True, these suits have heen de
nominated as jokes, but, be that as It may
they haVe crystalized into judgments recorded
in this court with all the force and effect of
other Judgment
Ends His Life In Prison.
COLUMBUS, O., July 16. Marsh Llnd-gav-
the murderer of "Celery King"
TUESDAY'S EXTRA
P. M. SPECIALS
1 P. M. to 6 P. M. ONLY
1 P. M. to 6 P. M.
Summer Wash Dresses
Values to $8.50 at $1.98
y
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Women's $3.50 and $4 Shoes $2.69
Five styles Oxfords, embracing patent and kid leathers,
light and heavy hanS-turn or welt soles, Blucher cut,
military and Cuban heels. Values at $3.50 and $4.00
special, pair $2.69
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Men 's 35c Underwear 19c
Men's Lightweight Derby Ribbed Balbriggan Underwear;
both shirts and drawers; in tan and flesh. Good 35c
value special from 1 to 6 P. M. at, the garment... 19
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Women 's 35c Underwear 18c
Women's Summer Vests and Drawers, our 35c value
special from 1 to 6 P. M. at, the garment 18c
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
$3.50 Lace Curtains $2.10
White Lace Curtains in Brussels effects, 3V2 yards long
and 50 inches wide. Our $3.50 value special from 1
to 6 P. M. at, the pair ,. $2.10
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Think of Pretty Straw Sailors at 10c
An Afternoon Millinery Event!
We shall sell a lot of over three hundred women's jaunty
White Straw Sailor Hats in the Millinery Salons this
afternoon for a ditty. Thoroughly well made
and decidedly stylish sailors, trimmed with black bands.
Cheap at 50c but for the afternoon sale they're to be
closed at, each lQi
1 P. M. TO 6 P. M.
Our Entire Line of Children V
Headwear at Half Price
Children's and Infmts' Bonnets and Hats in all the light
and dainty creations, including French pattern Hats
and Bonnets; hand made, and some of Spanish drawn
work. , . ;. . .
Johnson, at Upper Sandusky, died today
in the Ohio penitentiary, where he was
sent for life for the murder of Johnson.
Some time ago Llndsey escaped from the
prison and later surprised the officials by
calmly walking Into Columbus, and sur
rendering. SELECTS BRIGADE POSTS
President Will Reserve Other Three
Till Funds Are Voted.
OYSTER BAY, July 16. President
Roosevelt begins this week with the busi
est day he has had at Sagamore Hill
this season. First, he is concluding the
question of establishing brigade army
posts, besides many other matters with
Secretary Taft, who arrived at Oyster
Bay on the morning train. The Secre
tary is to go to Canada for two months
rest and this visit to the President is
for the purpose of settling all matters
requiring legislative action and which are
possible of conclusion at this time.
Mr. Taft said that as a result of his
visit to Sagamore Hill, four brigade Army
posts will be established this year. Al
though it is decided that seven such posts
shall be established, the appropriation this
year is not sufficient for the other three.
The four decided on are at Forts Riley
and Leavenworth, Kan., D. A. Russell,
Wyoming, and Sam Houston, Texas. Be
tween $200,000 and $300,000 will be expended
at each post this year out of the current
appropriation.
General Theodore Bingham, Police Com
missioner of New York, accompanied by
P. F. Dunne, (Mr. Dooley) came on the
noon train. General Bingham was for
merly Superintendent of Public Build
ings and Grounds at Washlhgton, in
which position he had general supervi
sion, and his call with Mr. Dunne is
social. F. W. Whltridge, special Ambas
sador for the United States to the wed
ding of King Alphonso of Spain, is a
visitor to Sagamore Hill today also. Mr.
Whitridge will make a report of his mis
sion to Madrid direct to the President.
MADE SICK BY CLEANLINESS
Canal Negroes Thrive in Dirt Span
iards Better Workers.
WASHINGTON, July 16. Perfect sanita
tion and clean linens are proving fatal
to the West Indian negroes employed on
the Panama Canal. Although Colonel
Gorgas and his assistants have banished
yellow fever and other tropical fevers,
which made the canal zone one large
burying ground of the French canal-builders,
they have found that sanitary precau
tions taken in the quarters occupied by
workmen make the Jamaican negroes es
pecially susceptible to pneumonia and
other throat and lung troubles.
West Indians are not accustomed to an
abundance of fresh air and well-ventilated,
cleanly quarters. Living for gen
erations in small huts where large fami
lies crowd in rooms tightly closed against
the night air, the negroes from Jamaica
and other tropical islands have developed
lungs with cramped capacity and espe
cially susceptible to changes of tempera
ture. The officers In charge have found
that the West Indian laborers cannot be
induced to eat sufficient wholesome food
to keep them in good health, even when
supplies are furnished to them at cost
price, and meals are made attractive at
great expense to the Canal Commission.
Chief Engineer Stevens, of the Canal
Commission, Governor Magoon and other
men identified with the work on the isth
mus have agreed that lack of lung capac
ity and insufficient nourishment, rather
than laziness, are responsible for the in
Good Evening!
ability of the West Indians to perform an
amount of work equal to that done by
white laborers from Spain. The negroes
are paid only 80 cents a day, while the
white men from Spain and Cuba are paid
twice that amount, and many of the
bosses on the canal work are of opinion
that the white men really do much more
than twice as much as the colored la
borers. The Spaniards have been found to be
thrifty and cleanly in their habits. They
take their families to the isthmus and
maintain homes in which wholesome con
ditions prevail and good food is served.
Most of the Spaniards now employed on
the isthmus went there from Cuba, but
they are natives of Spain who had ob
tained employment in Cuba. It is expect
ed that Spain will grant the Commission
1 permission to take large numbers of
I Spanish laborer to the isthmus.
To abandon negro labor, according to
I the Commission, would be practically im
! possible. But Chairman Shonts and oth
j er members of the Commission feel that it
is unsafe to depend on any one class of
labor, and because of the unsatisfactory
results with negro labor, they are not
j only turning to the Spaniards, but will
j probably try Chinese labor later, as it is
! not believed that sufficient Spaniards can
be had to meet the demands when the
canal work becomes more advanced.
LEISHMAN CAN MANAGE TURK
Difficulties About Embassy Imagined
by Powers Jealous of America.
NAPLES, July 16. Minister Leish
mann is here on his way to Constanti
nople, where he will present his cre
dentials as Ambassador within a fort
night. He says he does not anticlpatd
any difficulties, the reports to that
effect being the result of misunder
standings concerning the intention of
the TJnited States to take a more aotivd
part in the Armenian and other ques
tions in the Near East. There is rea
son to believe certain countries en
couraged this view for the purpose of
diminishing American influence In
Turkey.
Fleet Gathers for War Maneuvers.
BROCKPORT, Mass., July 16. Head
ed by Rear-Admiral Robley D- Evans"
flagship Maine with the battleship
Missouri close behind, the North At
lantic squadron began to rendezvous
in this harbor today in preparation
for the naval war maneuvers. The
warships anchored about a mile and a
half off shore.
Marines Get Malaria on Isthmus.
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, July 16.'
The United States cruiser Columbia
sailed today for Boston with 300 ma
rines on board, of whom 165 are suf
fering from malaria contracted at
Panama, where they were stationed in
anticipation of trouble during the re
cent elections there. Nineteen of the
marines are seriously 111.
Engineer Crushed to Pulp.
TRINIDAD, Colo., July 16. Passenger
train No. T, on the Colorado & Southern
Railway, carrying hundreds of Texas Elks
to the convention in Denver, was wrecked
three miles north of Forbes Junction at
an early hour this morning. Engineer
Martin J. Cullen was killed and Fireman
Charles T. Garroll badly hurt. The engine
rolled over, carrying the two baggage
cars with it. None of the passenger
coaches left the track. Cullen was caught
under the locomotive and his body
crushed to a pulp.
Yonr Druggist Will Tell You
that Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes. Makes
Weak Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart. Soothes
Eye Fain, and Sells tor 50 cents.