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TIIE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 190S. 4 hurhh FOR SHAH Hi CONSTITUTE Persian Monarch Gives People Share in Work of Government. CALLS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Representatives of All Classes Will Originate All Laws and Carry Out Needed Reforms Cele brate National Holiday. WASHINGTON. Aug. 10. For the first time In her history Persia is to have a National Assembly. This Information wa conveyed to the Persian Minister here late today in a cablegram from Mlzra Nassrollah Khan Mcniredoiet saarea- lame, the Grand Vizier and Minister for Foreign Affairs, who stated that In view of the desire of His Imperial Majesty, the Shah, for the extension of national tran qulllity and for the welfare of Persia and all its inhabitants, and in order to for tify the government. It had been decreed necessary to give certain reforms and a constitution durable for the country ana for the administration. The Immediate organization of a National Assembly for the realization of these reforms accord ingly was ordered. Must Originate All Laws. According to the dispatch, the Assem bly will be composed of equal parties, namely, Princes' of the blood, clergy, chief of the reigning dynasty, Oadlur, high dig nitaries and personages, merchants and representatives of corporations. The As sembly will meet at Teheran, and It is provided that-all oivil ana constitutional laws shall originate in the Assembly and after the signature of His Majesty will become effective. The cablegram concludes as follows: "In order to thank His Imperial Majesty for this happy Initiation, the people were authorized to celebrate this happy event by rejojeing, and this day was declared a national holiday for the people." Work of New Grand Vizier. The Persian Minister tonight expressed his pleasure at the news and said it had come to him as a great surprise. The Le gation flag was instantly flown to the breeze. It was pointed out by the Minister that today's action, following within one week of the appointment of the new Grand Vizier, is indicative of that official's pro gressive ideas, and that much good is expected to result from his leadership. The grant of the National Assembly, according to the advices- to the legation, was effective today. The present Grand Vizier, through whom the grant was made, was formerly Minister of Foreign Affairs at Teheran and is a relative of the American Minister, Mortez Khan, and has been In the service of the Shah's State Department for 30 years. Leading up to the establishment of the new form of government was a. period of excitement and unrest among the popu lation, attributed in part to the refusal of Prince Atabeck Azama, the ex-Prime .Minister, to grant their demands. Opens New Era for Nation. In the view of the Persian Minister, the decision which was consummated by the convocation of the assembly today marks the opening of a new era in the affairs and conditions of the Teheran government and the beginning of a his tory of national progress and prosperity. The Shah's power has been absolute in his dominions and under him the execu tive government has been carried on by a ministry divided into various depart ments like European portfolios. The country is divided into provinces adminis tered by Governors-General, directly re sponsible to the central government, 3JUST BE SUPREME OVER ALXj Spanish Government Determined to , Make Church Submit to State. MADRID, Aug. 10. The Government continues to maintain a firm attitude on the church and state question. A Minis ter today declared that, while the gov ernment was desrious of avoiding a. breach with the Vatican, It had deter mined to defend the supremacy of the state. At the first sitting of Parliament the government will introduce a bill making the religious orders amenable to the law controlling industrial corporations and will also introduce a bill providing that members of orders recently expelled from France will be required to become natu ralized or leave Spain. The Minister said that the Cabinet was determined to carry these measures and did not fear papal excommunication. ABDUL HAMID SERIOUSLY ILL Causes Ceremony to Be Postponed. Must Undergo Operation. VIENNA, Aug. 10. According to a mes sage received here from Constantinople, the .Sultan's indisposltiton made neces sary the cancellation of today's Selamlik. The foreign representatives, who had as sembled to witness the ceremony, with drew when this became known and the troops stationed at the spot were dis spersed. ... it is said the Sultan must undergo an Operation and it is even declared he has already done so. MAXCHURIAN RAILWAY PLANS Japanese Government Issues Instruc. tions Dr. Goto to Be President. TOKIO, Aug. 10. It is expected that Dr. Goto will be prevailed on to accept the presidency of the Manchurian Rail road. The government has issued elab orate Instructions regarding this railroad line. It is to be standard gauge the entire distance and within three years there is to be a double track between Tairen and Suchlatun. A subsidy of 6 per cent for 15 years is guaranteed, sub ject to repayment when the company be comes a. paying concern. The government reserves the right to order a special discount on its freight and specified goods, as well as the exclu sive use of the road in time of emer gency. The road from Antung to Muk den is Included in the company's lines. HE JILTED AN HEIRESS. Witness Tells Story at Marquis Townshend's Insanity Hearing. LONDON, Aug. 10. During the hearing before a Jury today of the official inquiry Into the state of mind of the Marquis Towmshend, a witness testified that the engagement of the Marquis to an Ameri can, one of the richest heiresses in the world, was about to be announced when he married last year Miss Gladys Ethel 9utherst, daughter of Thomas Sutherst, a lawyer, said to be the most beautiful woman in England. Early thle year the statement was pub lished that the Marquis Townshend was being deprived of his liberty by his wife and her father; that he was of unsound mind. The Dowager Marchioness asserted that her son was not insane,, and made every possible effort to obtain his freedom. Foreign Merchants Want Hart. , HONGKONG, Aug. 10. Great uneasinesa is- felt here in view of the increasing evi dence indicating that it is the purpose of the new board of Chinese customs com missioners at Pekln to override the pow ers of the foreign inspector-general. Sir Robert Hart. The abolition of the new board and the re-establishment of the for mer powers of Sir Robert are considered by the forJgn mercantile community here to be necessary in order to protect the Interests of the foreign bondholders and Insure the fair treatment of traders. Train Memorial Services. YOKOHAMA, Aug. 10. Impressive serv ices were held today o nboard the United States flagship Ohio over the body of the late Rear-Admiral Charles J. Train, who died at Che Foo August 4. The officers of the cruisers Chattanooga and Raleigh and of the gunboat El Caney represented the Navy; Ambassador Wright; Consul Miller, of Yokohama; ConBul Jones, of Port Dalny, and Consul Hayward, of Seoul, represented the diplomatic and consular bodies. The ceremony was dl- THE SHAH ov , VV-. il FIRST ORIENTAL MONARCH TO rected by Executive Officer Cowles, of the Ohio. The Japanese Government was represented by Lieutenant-Commander Count Sano. MlTOMAflC III LAW'S GRIP KILLS WOMAN WHILE VIOLAT ING SPEED LAW. Overturns Car In Trying to Evade Pursuing Policeman and Causes Death of Passenger. NEW YORK, Aug. 10. When an auto mobile owned and driven by Stewart El liott ran Into a policeman in The Bronx today, Mrs. I. W. Noble, 40 years old, wife of a traveling salesman, was thrown out and so severely injured that GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE OF 1908 CROPS. Bushels. Winter wheat 493,4H4,0O0 Spring wheat 205,5li,000 Total wheat T.19,000,000 Increase over 1905 67,000,000 Corn 2,651,000,000 Oats 801,000,000 she died tonight in Fordham Hospital. Miss Margaret Johnson, of this city, also of the party, is still in the hospital, se riously hurt. Mr. Elliott and the police man, Harry F Smith, were slightly in jured. The mounted officer was riding- after the automobile in an attempt to arrest the driver for an alleged violation of the speed law. He galloped alongside the car when it swerved toward him. The horse stumbled and fell, and the automobile was thrown into a fire plug and wrecked. Elliott was taken into custody, but was released early in the day. Following the death of Mrs. Noble tonight, however, Elliott's re-arrest was ordered by the coroner. Late tonight Elliott gave him self up, was arraigned before coroner McDonald and paroled until tomorrow, when the inquest will be held. EACH MAN POSTS FORFEIT Agreement for Gans-Nelson Fight Is Signed at Goldfield. GOLD FIELD, Aug. 10. Formal articles of agreement for the Gans-Nelson fight September 3 were signed this afternoon. Each posted a forfeit of $5000. Billy Nolan states that the "Battler" will rest for a few days before beginning training. Nelson will positively train here. Jack Clifford will be his sparring partner. Gans is very much elated, over the outcome. The seat reservations al ready Indicate a large attendance from both East and West. A permanent arena will be erected. Thomas Gaunt, Glucose King. PEORIA, 111., Aug. 10. Word was re ceived in Peoria today of the death of Thomas Gaunt, president of the Corn Products Company, commonly known as the glucose trust. Mr. Gaunt died while on way home from Europe. HIS MEMORY FAILS Parker Called Down by Lieb fried in Anti Row. PROVOKED BY HIS LETTER Ex-Candidate Writes Angrily to Sec retary of Policy-Holders' Com mittee Who Resigned Lieb frled Makes Retort. NEW YORK, Aug. 10. The resigna tion of Seymour Eaton as secretary of the International policy-holders com mittee, tendered yesterday, was ac cepted today at a meeting of the ex ecutive committee. Edgar E. Clark, of Cedar Rapids, la., of the Interstate Commerce Commission, was made act ing secretary of the International OF PERSIA Wit 0 v.- rf?m CALL A NATIONAL, ASSEMBLY. policy-holders' committee. The fol lowing letter from Judge Alton B. Parker, chairman of the executive com mittee, was forwarded to Mr. Eaton, who is in Philadelphia: Parker's Rebuke to Eaton. "Seymour Eaton, Esq. Dear Sir: I am directed by the executive commit tee of the international policy-holders committee to say that, while surprised that you should make known your intended resignation to the public at midnight, before sending the commit tee a resignation which does not at tempt even to give any reason for your action, and at your neglect to come before the committee today, as requested, we are satisfied .that your resignation, ' which we accept, comes none too soon. "As to your clerk, Liebfrled, he is not treasurer of the committee, and no one knows it better than you, who un successfully urged upon members of the committee his selection for that position. Tours truly, "ALTON B. PARKER." Liebfrled's Pointed Reply. Edwin Llebfried,, Mr. Eaton's clerk, who sent his resignation to Mr. Eaton yesterday, was relieved of his duties to day. He was requested to appear before the executive committee to explain his action in resigning, but he did not do so. In answer to the letter of acceptance of Mr. Eaton's resignation written by Judge Parker, Mr. Llebfried gave out a state ment tonight, in which he says in part: If Judge Parker says that I was not the treasurer of the International Policy-holders' Committee up to last night, when I re signed with Mr. Eaton, let them look at every check drawn against the committee since last April. They will see my signa ture on it as treasurer of the committee. I was requested by Samuel Untermyer last April to take the position of treasurer, and he knows It. -- Perhaps they fall to remem ber this along the same lines that since I became treasurer they have never asked for a statement of the financial condition ot the committee. Up to yesterday I received about $3500 In subscriptions to the commit tee. NAMES MUST STAY ON TICKET Mutual Trustees Need Not Cut Off "Anti" Candidates. TROY. N. Y., Aug. ' 10. A decision was handed down today by Justice Howard, favorable to the administration ticket of the Mutual Life Insurance Company anc? the State Superintendent of Insurance, In an action brought by policy-holders to compel the State Superintendent to strike names from an anti-policyholders" ticket. The title of the action is the People ex rel. Alfred M. Shook against Otto Kelsey, State Superintendent of Insurance, and the decision is a victory for the directors of the Mutual company. This decision does not make it necessary for friends of the policyholders' ticket to vote the ad ministration ticket. There will be a pol icyholders' ticket in the field when the time of election comes, it Is said. New Office in Equitable Life. NEW YORK. Aug. la Gerald P. Brophy is to be appointed chief of the "Equitable' Life Insurance Bureau," an entirely new department of the company, at a salary of 510,000 a year. The bu reau is a consolidation of tha policy loan, surrender-value and other bureaus. Controller Day made the appointment. It is said, with the approval of President Morton. Mr. Brophy has been superin- 5v. tendent of the company's policy-loan and surrender-value department for many years. Policy-Holders Will Appeal. NEW YORK, Aug. 10. Samuel Unter myer, counsel for the International Pol icyholders' Committee, announced tonight that he would take an appeal from the decision handed down by Justice How ard at Troy in the matter of removing several names from the administration of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. ARMY MANEUVERS BEGIN All Regular Troops Now on Ground at American Lake. CAMP TACOMA, Aug. 9. Maneuvers and rmy practice work began this morn ing on schedule time. All of the regular troops have arrived except the Third In fantry, from Alaska, which has been held in Tacoma for several days. Today this regiment was ordered to Fort Lawton for ten days. The state troops of Idaho, Ore gon and Washington will begin to arrive tonight. Notwithstanding the arduous duties of the officers in getting the big camp under way, they are finding time for a bit of social life. Last night the officers of the Twenty-second Regiment entertained the members of the Union, Country and Ten nis Clubs, of Tacoma, and their wives, and tonight General Funston and a large number of officers will attend the Tennis Club ball at the Hotel Tacoma, which promises to be a gorgeous affair. The following troops are now at Ameri can Lake: Seventh Infantry, entire; Fourteenth Infantry, entire; Twentieth Infantry, entire; Twenty-second Infantry, entire; Second Cavalry, headquarters and one squadron; Fourteenth Cavalry, head quarters and six troops; First Battery, Fieia Artillery; Ninth Battery, Field Ar tillery; Twenty-fourth Battery, Field Ar tillery; Seventeenth Battery, Field Ar tillery (mountain). Eighteenth Battery, Field Artillery (mountain). First Battal ion Engineers, . two companies, C and D; Signal Corps, one Company, H; Hospital Corps, one company, B. The companies of these regiments are not all recruited to their full strength. About 5000 United States soldiers are now at the camp and 2000 state volun teers are to arrive. News of casualties in maneuvers at Austin. Tex., has led to a decision on the part of the commanders here" to have iess gunpowder burned, especial ly In ambushing surprises. The Judges will decide when the opposing forces have come within firing distance, and credits will be given in that way. Of course, there will be firing, but it will not be permitted to become indiscrim inate. In fact, there may be no vol leying whatever. Oregon's Sea Girt Team. SALEM, Or., Aug. 10. Adjutant-General Finzer has announced for the first time the full membership of the Sea Girt team, as follows: Lieutenant W. Denny, Company F; Ser geants Beard, Company F, White. Com pany M, Howard, noncommissioned staff; Johnson, Company D, First Separate Bat talion; Corporals Frazier, Company M, Purdue, Company A, Hotchklss, Company K, Shields, Company- D. First Separate Battalion; Captain Hamlin and Corporal Jackson, Company D, First Separate Bat talion: Sergeant Sdhwarz, Company K, and Royal, noncommissioned staff, and Lieutenant George E. Houck, of the ord nance department. Adjutant-General Fin zer will accompany the team as captain. Major E. S. Baker as coach and Lieuten ant A. E. Jenkins as spotter. BANK LOOTER SENTENCED J. Wr. Dickinson Gets Fifteen Years at Boston Appeal Taken. BOSTON, Aug. 10. John W. Dickin son of this city, who was convicted as an accessory in the misapplication of the funds of the South Danvers Na tional Bank, of Peabody, was sen tenced this afternoon to serve nine years in Dedham Jail by Judge Dodge in the United States District Court. He was admitted to bail of $15,000 pending an appeal to the Court of Ap peals. The South Danvers National Bank was placed In the hands of a receiver six years ago, when it was discovered that losses of $250,000 had been sus tained. Dickinson was a prominent note broker of Boston and stockholder of the bank. It was charged that he obtained money on loans from George W. Foster, cashier of the institution. Foster and Dickinson were Jointly Indicted, tried and convicted three years ago, but the case has been kept pending by means of exceptions to the verdict. BLOWN OUT OF SHIP'S HOLD Explosion of Varnish on Destroyer Burns Six Workmen. NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 10. Six men were burned by an explosion in the paint lock er on the torpedo-boat destroyer Worden, late this afternoon, at the Norfolk navy yard. While they were driving rivets, one of the hot pieces of steel fell into a quan tity of varnish, causing it to explode. The force of the explosion was so great that Robert White and William H. Wilson, who were driving the rivets, were blown through the opening leading to the paint locker and landed on deck. Immediately after the jexplosion the lit tle boat caught fire, but the flames wer3 extinguished without material damage. Wilson was probably fatally injured. BURNED VICTIM'S SKIRTS Evidence of Murder in Ashes of Fire in Temescal Canyon. SANTA MONICA, Cal., Aug. 10. While no direct clew has been unearthed in the mysterious Temescal Canyon murder case, diligent search of the underbrush sur rounding the spot where the body was found has resulted in the finding of a bent pin in the ashes of a camp Are, the shells of two rifle cartridges correspond ing in size with the bullet hole through the head of the corpse, small pieces of a blood-stained skirt, apparently bullet pierced, a hatpin and a pebble that un doubtedly waB carried from the ocean beach half a mile away, which suggests a beach stroll previous to the murder. CITY'S DAILY SLAUGHTER Average of Ten Hurt by Chicago Street-Cars. CHICAGO, Aug. 10. (Special.) Dr. M. F. Doty, City Superintendent of Trans portation, completed his record of street railway accidents for 60 days today, and announced that he would go before the grand Jury with the Information he has gained, which he declares Is appalling. He has not yet finished the classification of the accidents. The total of persons Injured, he stated, would reach nearly 500 for 60 days. One Woman Who Is Missing. LOS ANGELES. Cal., Aug. 10. One woman, who has recently mysteriously disappeared in this city, resembled to some extent the one found murdered at NOT BAD FOR A WARM BAY Three Pianos Sold Yes terday at The Dundore Closing-Out Sale. Today Is the Last Chance fo a Guess on the Mliler Square to be Given Away. Why Not Make a Guess? Fifty dollars will be allowed for the Henry F. Miller piano to the person who gets it for nothing if they want to turn it in on a high-grade upright. Just one more week for piano bar gains in. our closing-out sale, as we give the Northern - Pacific Express Company possession on the night of August ISth. Pianos are going fast. Three were sold yesterday. You surely will buy if you investigate the prices in vogue at Dundore's. Steinway, A. B. Chase, Emerson, Estey, Sterling, and others. All must go. No reserves. Piano-buying is made easy. You don't have to pay all cash. A small amount down and a little every month will secure a fine piano. v Don't forget to register a guess on the piano to be given away next Monday. We will explain more fully when you call. Store open evenings. ' DUNDORE PIANO CO. Sixth and Alder Streets. Santa Monica. Her name was Mamie Lln ceum or Pauline Woods. On January 27 A. E. Chapelow was arrested, following an alRged attempt to rob the woman. At the preliminary hearing, the Woods wom an testified against Chapelow, and he was bound over to the Superior Court. He is now in the County Jail awaiting trial. Immediately following the trial in the Justice Court, the woman disappeared, and the police have been unable to lo cate her. AT TltE HOTELS. The Fortlmnd C. W. Flack. Troy, N. Y. ; Mtb. G. F. Bowman, Washington, D. C. ; D. K. McGInnls, Kalispell; H. A. White, Roch ester, N. Y. ; B. 1 Eyre, wife and children, M. Friest, San Francisco , G. B. Harder haupt. Seattle; F. L. Deming, Chicago; W. H. Streeter, city; J. T. MeElroy, Jamestown, N. D. ; Dr. J. C. Woodward, Payette, Idaho; C. Bergfried, New York; G. H. Giles, Seat tle; Mrs. J. H. Bennett, W. H. Morrison, San rFancisco; A. W. Bishop, Montreal; W. aCrnes and wife, Los Angeles ; B. G. Cary and wife, Oakland, Dr. C. V. Thompson, Eureka- C. Swaine and wife, Los An geles; J. F. Sanders, Galena, Or.; J. Sture won and wife, St. Joseph, Mo.; W. D. Jen kins, Chicago; H. H. Stuart, Forest Grove, O. W. Becker, San Francisco; E. O. Henard, wife and daughter. Salt Lake; R. Winter man, St. Louis ; M. Gilbert, San Francisco; C. F. Taylor, Chicago, M. L. Savlnskl, Fargo, S. D. ; C. B. Rhodes, Dallas, Or.; S. Krutt schnitt, H. Neill, Chicago; W. Smith ana wife, Brooklyn; M. A. Curtln. M. Curtin, city; Mrs. M. Barker, H. M. Barker, New ark, N. J. ; W. N. Hughes, Jr., Fort Leav enworth; E. F. Klngry, Ellensburg; H. A. Wright, San Francisco; G. P. Brown and wife, San Diego; G. T. Bowman, Washing ton, D. C. , G. Kramer, M. Preffer, Waco, Tex. ; A. T. Shaw, San Francisco ; D. 8. Wolfer, Losm Angeles; M. K. Walker and wife. Miss L. Hague, Miss G. Walker and maid. Salt Lake; G. McCabe, Elgin; M. B. Travis, Chicago; C. W. Newton, H. W. Baa sett, Seattle; W. S. Ribbet, Nelson, B. C; F. C. Lett." and wife, Chicago; J. C. Letts and wife, St. Joseph, Mo.; G. H. Brehme and wife. Helena, Mont.; E. C. McDonald and wife, South Bend, Ind. ; E, P. Spalding and child. Murray, Idaho; Miss M. D. Spald ing, Chicago; Miss L. M. Knox, Seattle; Miss K. L. Duffner, Seattle; R. Klrkpatrick, Ta coma; W. H. Freres, Stayton, Or.; Miss E. Gemlngberg, Mrs. L. Stine, Miss Sttne, Miss L. Stine, Miss M. Brennan, Miss M. Keating, J. S. Stone and wife. Miss Stone, Miss Davis, New York. The Oregon Henry Blackman, Heppnerr Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patton, Astoria; F. M. Swift and wife, Franklin, Ind.; C. B. Bacon, Ketchikan, Alaaka; A. J. Reese, F. G. Meeka, H. E. Ptttellkan, W. Pittellkan, Spokane; P. Autzlen, Hoqualm; C. D. GabrleLson, Salem; Mary Baunerman, Condon; W. W. Alllngton, Albany: C. F. BerrV, San Francisco; E. D. Ressler, Monmouth; J. D. Gulss, Portland; Austin Rice and wife. Walla Walla; C. A. Stockbridge, Chicago; R. M. Wright, Steven son, Wash.; G. C. Morris, Roaeburg; John H. McNary, Salem; B. A. Parrish, Castle Rock; J. G. Hood and wife, Santa Rosa, Cal.; Helen Sheridan Josle Brown, Spokane; C. A. Griffin, George Klormann, San Francisco; J. R. Can field, Chicago; C. H. P-ianka. Mrs. C. L. Banks. Savannah, Ga.; Mrs. Tom R. Roberts, Seattln; F. M. Swift, Franklin., Ind.; W. Cowen, C H. camp, New York ; C. R. Few and wl f e, Monterey, Cal. ; Ed Murphy and son. La Grande; P. Johnson and wife, Huntington ; Mrs. J. Nafie, Chicago; S. Sternberger, San Franclaco; Annabell Mauer, Sam Maclntyre, Spokane; Guy Dom, Kearney, Neb. ; W. J. Kearney, J. O. Richardson, Grait' Pass; Mrs. H. Wellman, Mrs. O. Walthers, Henry Walt ers, New Orleans; W. B. Wood, San Francisco; T. R. Robert and wife, Mrs. S. Pederson, Seattle; Herbert L. Gill, wife and daughter, Woodburn; Mrs. Mary B. Gill, Philadelphia; W. A. Chrlstensen, Astoria; J. E. Lake, St. Louts; Charles E. Jones, San Francisco; J. H. Weber, Norriston. The Perkins J. H. Robblns, Amity, Or.; M. F. Davis, Union; Mias Turner, San Fran cisco; p. B. Huntley, Oakland; J. R. Upson. St. Paul; John Claybume, Los Angelen; Irving Worthington, Ingram; Samuel H. Dorsett, San Franciaeo; F. M. Ruthrock and family, Spokane; M. N. Goshner, McMlnnvllle; R. D Wilson, Eureka, Cal.; J. F. Samuel and wife, Dayton, Wash.; E. O. Fisher, A. C. Fisher. Astoria: J. L. Pettyjohn. Butte. Mont.; M. F. Hill, M. F. Pollock. Goldendale; H. C. Armstrong and wife, Cuthlamette, Wash. ; C. H. Stock and wl fe, Vancouver ; E. C. Underwood, Virginia F. Underwood, Everett, Wash.; Frederick Sadera, Seattle; T. G. Condon, Aberdeen; Rachael Long, Yam hill; B. S. Collins, Ostrander, Wash.; Joseph Allen and wife, Collingwood, N. J.; Robert Madln, Seattle; George H. P.ndall and wife, Ellensburg. Wash.; P. Henanan, Alaska; J. P. Cameron, St. Paul; J. T. Bougher, Spokane; Mrs. S. A. Ross, Astoria; J. H. Wood. V. O. Ruley, Long Beach; M. N. Summer, Metassam, Mich.; Edgar Cook, Marysville, Wash.; A. H. Chamberlin, J. F. Chamberlln, H. A. Graves, F. A. Perkins, J. O. Williams, Pasadena, Cal.; E. Hauke. Astoria; E. Chang, Sumaa, Wash.; A. Alesee, G. F. Martin. John C. Brown, Mobile, Ala.; J. O. Moen, John F. Uhlhorn Sumpter: M. A. Charp, Fulton, Ky. ; Mre. Laura Magher and son Cammanette; J. M. Turner, Walla Walla; J. T. Piner and wife, Boise; W. C. Lyons, Kelso, Wash.; A. O. Adams, Jr.. W. V. Hutchinson and wife. Cascade Locks; D. R. McNauehton, Boulder, Colo.; S. A. Scott, Dubuque, Iowa; C. A. Palmer, Bridal Veil; Fred Brown and wife, Boise; John L Hess, Goldendale; F. W. Hollsbough, San Francisco; Aymes Freslong, Chicago; E. P. Stark, John Stark, St. Louts; G. M Ltndeay and wife, A. McManls, San Francisco; A. A. Jayne, L. Burdock and wife. Hood River. The Imperial R. Adams, W. H. Coleman, J. H. Jamee, White Salmon: Mr. W. E. Badttialeme, Monroe; E. E. Bailey. Salem; G. B. Winfrey, St. Louis; D. H. Glllis. wife and baby, Mrs. Mary A. Brown, Mrs. Hattie Nich olls, London; Hugh B. Copeland, Denver; Mr. E. H. Lindsay, Tillamook; Frank Mtelll and wife, Roseburg: F. E. Insklp. Seattle; W. A. Carter. Gold Hill; Napoleon Davis. Cleone; A. C. Dixon. Eugene; Fred J. Blakesly. Roee-burg; H. G. Van Duscn, Astoria; Mrs. C. W. Knowlea, Mrs. F. B. Summerville. Seaside; C. B. Winn, Albany; A. C. Hill. Vancouver; Phillip Dressier, Menlo; Mrs. M. R. Over street, Kentucky; E. C. Sklrle. Pendleton; L. Barnum, E. V. LI ttlefield, Moro ; F. H. Meader, Wasco; W. W. Wells, Vale; Walter F Howatt. San Francisco: Mrs. R. H. Wil cox. Miss Q. Wilcox, Pendleton: H. H. Hen dricks. Foesill; George E. Johnson, Ole An derson, Dallas ; J. F. Robinfon, R. A. Booth, Eugene; D. W. Robinson, White. Salmon; E. T. Simpson and wife, Honolulu: Mrs. A. R. Fherve. Kalama; C. S. Brown, Astoria; Claire Stockdale, G. B. Upton. Walla Walla; Charles SATURDAY SPECIALS 5:30 P. M. to 9 P. M. Positively None Sold Before This Time Regular Value $2 Each Picture 21x25 In. Frames in Golden or Weathered Oak, Brown or Gilt. :acon OIL STOV TWO BURNER Regular Value $1 E. Jones, San Francisoo; J. H. Weher, War ren ton. The St. Charles S. M. LeOrand. Seattle; O. E. Rutherford; W. Fletcher, Cape Horn; J. McKee. St. Helens; J. 1). Elliott, Camas; J. C. Hudson, Rainier, J. M. Speer, J. Black wood, C. C. Johnstone, Camas; L. Padick, city; E. Albers. Chehalls; A. S. Reld. Hood River; J. J. Fonsell, Myrtle; Mrs. Mary Kendall, Webster. S. D. ; W. Hornshuh, M. Horushuh, Oregon City; E. Daniels, Goble; J. K. Atkeson, Gaston; W. D. Hayes, F. Wlest and wife, city; F. M. McVay, Miss Ethel Oldher, I,os Animas, Colo., Mrs. Maud Kollovk, M. M. Kollock, Hood River; C. Payne, city W. F. Wilson, Fossil; A. J. Mar tin, San Francisco; Mr. Claussen and wife. Eureka, Cal.; T. O. King; J. F. Wendel, La, Center; F. M. Underwood, Hastings, Neb.; C. E. Davis; A. Sweeney, Dayton, Or.; J. W. Dunham, Hoquiam, C. Russell, city; G. Tackaberry, Fresno, Cal.; G. F. Street, J. Smith, H. StefBer. city; J. S. Von Cleave, Scappoose; Mrs. Olsen, San Francisco: J. W. Bethea, Cape Horn; C. R. Ballard, Harris WE CURE MEN OUR FEE, $12.50 Consultation Free This liberal offer is made to enable such to be cured and to show tha many who have treated without benefit that we have the methods that produce results. Oar method are up-to-date and are Indorsed by the hlsrheat medical authorities of' Enrope and America. Henee our aueoeaM In the treat ment of men's dleaae. Hememlter, our apei-taltr is limited to the dis eases of MK.V, and HEX ONLY. PRIVATE DISEASES Newly contracted and chronic cases cured. All burning, itching; and inflammation stopped in 24 hours. We want every man in the country who is afflicted to write us about his ailment. We cure you at home. One visit only required to our office, when necessary. HOURS 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Evenings. 7 to 8. Sundays, 9 A. M. to 12 M. STL0US Medical and Surgical DISPENSARY CORNER SECOND ABTD YAMHILL STREETS. PORTLAND, OREGON. Are You Seeking Health IF SO, WE CAN HELP YOU FIND IT It Is very probable that we can gflve you this priceless blessintr of health for less money than it has cost you to let other doc tors experiment upon your system without grivinfr you the slightest benefit. Will vou Investigate our methods? It Is to your own interest to do so. We make cures every day some astonishing, almost beyond belief. We treat men for all Chronic Blood, Skin, Nervous, Special Diseases Our wide experience enables us to assure to every sufferer the very best results that can be obtained under the highest medical s, skill. If you have any doubt whatever as to f our ability ( YOU CAN PAY WHEN CURED Tou can deposit the price of a cure in any I bank in Portland, said amount to be paid us when you are well. Or you may vhen you are well. Or you may pay us oy c r 1 jL.- z veeklv or monthly installments if you prefer. S f- -V, j "onsultation free. Write for book for men S2sSx-ji-i&.Ji. only. Mailed in plain wrapper. Over 50 Per Cent of Our Cases Have Been Cured at a Cost of 310.00 and Many Only $5.00 Our home treatment is very successful, curing even complicated cases. All business sacredly confidential. We use plain envelopes for all our correspondence. CONSULTATION FREE. The leading" specialists in the Northwest. Office hours 9 to 5 and 7 to 8. Sundays and holidays, 10 to 12. Dr. W. Norton Davis & Co. Offices In Van Nor Hotel, o24 Third St.. Corner Pine, Portland, Or. x f f f Is. 3 1 burg: O. E. Williams, Roslyn: C. J. Moore, Mount Pleasant; G. w. Cory. North Yakima; F. Fagan. The Dalles; D. Thomas. H. Thomas, Kotzebue. Alaska; G. Tantis, Olym pla; Mrs. T. J. Robnctt, Mrs. Messlnger anj two children, Wasco: Lee Covert: H. Habal, Sacramento: J. M. Speer. J. Blackwood, c. Johnson, Camas: T. T. Ross and famllv, Cambridge, Idaho? O. M. Whltlngton and wle. Heppner; J. M. Dunham, Hoquiam, R. F. Wright, Salem y L. B. Nicholson, Harrls burg; r. C. Smith and wife. Boine; R. Ward, Ostrander; B. Reynolds, Carson; D. S. Dun bar, Cleone; C. Peterson; C. N. Plowman, Oregon City, J. K. Wikstrom, Scappoose; E. J. Abbey and wife; T. Trice; M. Coffee, C. Tackleson. city; B. Delanno. McMlnn vllle; C. E. Mulllns; R. J. Cooler, Golden dale; M. H. Douglass, Boyd. Hotel Donnellr. Tacoma. Wash. European plan. Kates, 78 cants to S3.M par dar. Fraa 'bua. Varicocele Bladder Diseases Hydrocele Piles and Fistula Urethral Obstruction Prostatic Diseases Gonorrhoea Neurasthenia Kidney Diseases Blood Poison. PAY US FOR CURES Our Special Offer In view of there, betm? fo many afflicted with f'rlvate, chronic and pelvic diseases who are treat without receivinsr any benefit, we have decided to make a special offer to charge only one-half of our regular fee for curins: those who are now un dergroinsr treatment elsewhere and are dissatisfied. For Instance, if you are afflicted with either Hy drocele, Varicocele or Nervous Decline, we will guarantee to cure you for one-half the repulnr fee, and acceDt the money In any way you wish to pay. pay us oy e I