THE MORNING OREGONIAN. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1907.
YOiG MIDDIES
REPORTED LOST
Admiral Evans Informs the De
partment That Launch Is
Probably Swamped.
MAY HAVE BEEN RUN DOWN
Six Midshipmen and Five Ship's Men
From Battleship Minnesota Fall
to Return to Vessel Fears
for Their Safety.
WASHINGTON, June 11. The loss
at one time of six young midshipmen,
fresh from the academy at Annapolis,
and & boatswain and four enlisted men
attached to the battleship Minnesota,
3 1 men altogether, was reportod to the
Navy Department In a dispatch from
Rear Admiral Evans in command of
the fleet at Hampton Roads which
says:
"A ditty box belonging to the fire
man of the Minnesota's missing launch
hai -been picked up near berth No. 47.
and I am forced to conclude that the
launch with all on board Is lost. I
have ordej-ed a board of Investigation.
The steamer was last seen at the ex
position pier about midnight last
night."
List of Missing. -
The missing midshipmen are:
Frank P. Holcomb, of Delaware.
Henry C. Murfln, Jr., of Ohio.
I'hllip H. Field, of Colorado.
Walter C. Ulrlch, of Wisconsin.
W. H. Stevenson, of North Carolina.
Herbert L. Holden, of Wisconsin.
The others missing are:
R. H. Dodson, seaman.
H.' L. Dome, ordinary seamen.
F. R. Plumber, ordinary seaman.
G. W. Westphal, fireman, first class.
Jesse Conn, coalpasser.
Acting Secretary of the Navy New
berry tonight sent telegrams to the
relatives of Lieutenant Randall and
others notifying them of the disap
pearance of the Minnesota's launch.
The following are the facts of next
of kin and other details so far as
known at the Navy Department: The
midshipmen:
Philip H. Field was born in Albermarle
County, "Virginia, January 6, 1885, an is
the son of W. C. Field, of Denver, Colo.
He graduated from the Naval Academy
In 1906 and was appointed to that Institu
tion from Colorado on the recommenda
- tloo of Senator Patterson. William
Hollister Stevenson, of Newbern. N. C,
Is the eon of M. B. Stevenson. He grad
uated In 1906. Franklin Porteus
Holcomb, born at Newcastle. Del.,
Is the son of Thomas Holcomb,
a clerk under the Controller of
the Currency, and brother of Lieutenant
Thomas Holcomb. of the United States
Marine Corps. He was appointed to the
Naval Academy as a cadet-at-large from
Delaware on the recommendation of Rep
resentative Houston. He graduated In
February. 1907. Herbert Leander Holden,
son of Susan A. Holden, of Portage, Wis.,
was born In Chicago, May 6, 18S5, and was
appointed from Wisconsin on the recom
mendation of Representative Adams. He
.graduated In February. 1907: Henry Clay
Murfln, Jr., son of Henry Clay Murfln,
of Jackson, O., was born in that city Jan
uary 1. 1883. He was appointed to the
academy from Ohio at the instance of
Representative Morgan. He graduated in
February, 1907. Walter Carl Ulrlch, son
of Carl Ulrlch, of Milwaukee, was born at
La CroBse. Wis., April 10.1884. He was ap
pointed to the academy at the Instance of
Representative Otjen and graduated In
February, 1907.
Sailors of Crew.
Sailors, all attached to the Minnesota:
Robert H. Dodson, next of kin, father,
E. F. Dodson. 1S8 West Eighty-fourth
street. New York; Jesse Conn, next of
kin, J. C. Conn, 1SU4 Cleveland avenue,
Louisville; Frank R. Plumber, next of
kin, mother, Edna Kitchen, of Mabton.
Wash.; Parley L. Vanderne, next of kin,
father, C. L. Vanderne, 318 Sixth avenue.
West Cedar Knplds, la.; George
Westphal, next of kin, sister. Mrs. C. B.
Harding, of Neenah, Wis.
The conclusion was reached at the Navy
Department that either on account of the
lateness of the hour of the return trip
the Minnesota's launch in her haste had
been driven hard into the heavy sea that
prevailed in Hampton Roads last night,
or thut the little boat had been run down
by some of the giant tramp steamers that
make use of the roads as a refuge In time
of storm.
Lieutenant- Randall of the United
State Marine Corps, who was Included
in the first list of missing, has arrived
in Norfolk. He did not take passage
on the Minnesota launch as had been
supposed, havlna missed the launch,
nnd remained over night at a hotel.
While tha launch carried a good-slxed
party, no one has been found who can
say exactly how many occupants the
launch contained. The men in the
launch appeared to be In high spirits
after an evening of dancing. How the
launch, bouyed up by so many airtight
compartments, could have been lost la
yet a matter of speculation.
One theory Is that It was run Into
and cut in two by a passing vassel,
which may have passed completely over
the unfortunate occupants of the
launch, and another Is that the boiler
In the launch exploded, tearing up the
launch and killing the occupants.
Those In the launch must have met
with sudden death, as It is likely that
some of them would have swam ashore
had the launch merely foundered.
At midnight the following Informa
tion was received from the Minnesota
bearing on the disaster on Hampton
Roads last night:
"Launch from the Minnesota lost
last night about 12:30 A. M. while re
turning from the Exposition pier. Six
midshipmen and the launch's crew of
five enlisted men are thought to hava
been drowned. Caps of two midship
men were found floating In the harbor
tonight. No survivor to give details.
Opinion Is that launch waa run down
by steamer."
SHIELD SCHMITZ BY GAG
(Contlnmd From Flrt rw )
thnt the restaurant men. In his opinion,
had raised a "sack" to be used for pro
tection." Campbell Closes SchmiU" Mouth.
The cross-examination by Mr. Heney
was a stormy one as far as the oppos
ing counsel were concerned, but the
Mayor's equanimity did not appear to
lie affected. A't times a contempt sen
tence against the Mayor and Mr. Camp
opening question.
Mr. Campbell objected. Court over
ruled the objection.'
bell seemed imminent, the latter re
peatedly advising the former not to
answer the flueations by Mr. Henar.
The Mayer, for his part, declared hla
entire willingness to answer and at
the same time he affirmed a disinclina
tion to disregard the Instructions of
his attorney.
"Did Ruef pay you any part of the
$5000 fee he obtained from the French
restaurant man? was Mr. Heney's
"With all due respect to your honor,"
then said Mr. Campbell. "I shall ad
vise the witness not to answer that
question until It has been properly re
framed." "I am ready to answer that question,
Mr: Campbell.- spoke up the Mayor.
Again he was advised not to answer.
The Mayor said he was ready to
'answer and Mr. Campbell withdrew hla
Instructions not to answer. The Mayor
said:
"I do EOt know that Mr. Ruef got
any J5000 fee from the French restaur
ant men or that he trled to get any
such fee."
Mr. Heney asked:
Denies Receiving Money.
"Didn't Ruef give you one-half of
13000 in currency at your home in this
city In January, 1906?"
Judge Dunne again overruled Mr.
Campbell's objection. Mr. Campbell
then told the witness not to answer,
when Mr. Campbell's assistant, Mr.
Barrett, Jumped up and demanded
with heat:
"Docs your Toonor mean to rule that
there are to be no limits to this cross
examination?" The court told Bailiff Moore to find
Mr. Barrett a seat., "If he does not
take It, put him out of the room," said
the court Mr. Barrett sank slowly
Into his chair.
"I will reframe the question," said Mr.
Heney.
"Did not Ruef, at your house in thlB
city, give you J1500 In currency and say
'This Is one-half of the second payment I
bave received from the French restaurant
men?' "
"He did not," replied Schmlti, warmly.
"Didn't Ruef give you one-half of the
$500 received by 'him from the old Poodle
Dog, Jacks and Franks, at your house In
this city on January 3, 1906?" Mr. Heney
asked.
"He did not," replied Schmlts.
Court Suppresses Lawyer.
"At the time you talked with Malfantl,
at lunch at Delmonico's, didn't you know
that a protection fund had been raised by
him and the other French restaurateurs?"
"I object to that question," interposed
Mr. Campbell, "and I Instruct the witness
not to"
"You have no right to advise the wit
ness to answer or not to answer ques
tions," said Judge Dunne to Mr. Camp
bell. "You may not engender friction
here by advising a witness contrary to
the rulings of the court."
"I do not run counter to your honor,
but, If these questions continue to be
asked and to be by the court upheld, I
shall Instruct the witness to answer or
refuse to answer as my duty to him and
to my Judgment shall dictate," said Mr.
Campbell.
"Answer that question," demanded the
court.
"I have heard so," answered the Mayor.
"Didn't Ruef give you pay you hand
you $2000 In currency at your house In
January or February, 1906?"
Mr. Campbell made the usual objection
and Judge Dunne overruled It. "Answer
the question," he said.
"He did not," replied the Mayor,
promptly and vigorously.
Heney Shows Chagrin.
"Didn't you have a conversation with
Reagan in your office at some time prior
to November, 1904, and in substance
didn't you say to him, 'Now, Tom, those
fellows meaning Ftshbeck and Bacon
hold a $500 bet that Hutton put up that I
would not be elected; d n them, they've
got adive on Market street and I'm go
ing to put them out of business'?"
The objection to this question was sus
tained over the protest of Mr. Heney. As
the latter sank Into his seat an exclama
tion of surprise and chagrin escaped him.
Then he said:
"That's all; take the witness."
"That's all," announced Mr. Campbell,
and Schmlts left the witness-stand.
Charles A. H. Smith took the stand.
His testimony was corroborative of that
given by Mr. Scott.
At the afternoon session Adolph Cond
rotte, former business agent of the local
Bartenders' Union, testified In corrobora
tion of the evidence of Mr. Scott.' The
defense then rested.
EXTEND THEIR MONOPOLY
(Continued From First Page.)
merits in their own state at from $3 to
$4 per 1000 more than they formerly re
ceived in muoh more remote markets.
Growth Despite Stagnation.
Mr. Beckman testified that there was
stagnation in lumber circles In Western
Washington, due entirely to car short
age. Pressed by Mr. Cotton, he ad
mitted that there had been an increase
of 16 per cent In the number of mills in
Washington in the last two years and an
Increase In their output of nearly 60 per
cent. Asked how much lumber Puget
Sound would ship via Portland If It se
cured a joint rate, Mr. Beckman said he
had no Idea. He admitted that the two
roads from the Sound last year handled
76,000 cars of lumber, but left unhandled
an additional 60.000 cars.
"If you had that Joint rate, would you
have compelled our line with all Its own
business, to carry those 60,000 cars, nearly
as much as carried by your two direct
lines? asked Mr. Cotton.
Mr. Beckham did not know.
Surplus Lumber at Mills.
Before being cross-examined, Mr. Beck
man made an argument favoring a Joint
rate via Portland. Ha said that because
of the car shortage there was today In
the hands of Washington mill men 600,
000,000 of lumber they could not de
liver to purchasers. Asked why there
was so great a shortage, he said, "Too
much Wall street and. not enough rail
roading, too much tonnage and not
enough speed."
Mr. Beckman related a conversation
with President Elliott, of the Great
Northern, who told him there would be
no relief in Western Washington until
the completion of the North Bank
road, and no permanent relief for two
years, when the Great Northern would
double track Its main line in Montana.
- He said tha Northern Pacific had re
fused to handle O. R. & X. cars and
vice versa, since the Burlington road
was absorbed by the Hill lines. Mr.
Beckman said there had been no solici
tation of lumber business which was per
petual, preference being given to Salmon
and other freights which were offered In
seasons. He said the congestion was
caused by grades .crossing the Cascade
Mountains.
By shipping via Portland roada thej
could avoid crossing the Cascades,
thereby avoiding the point of greatest
congestion.
Give O. R. & X. the Dumpings.
C. A. Doty, former secretary of the
Southwestern Washington Lumbermen's
& Manufacturers' Association, told of the
difficulty in getting sufficient cars to
handle the lumber product, and explained
that It had been necessary to close down
many mills on this account.
Under existing conditions Western
Washington shippers, when shipping via.
Portland, were compelled to pay from $
7VT j Shell horn Hair-
llUllOriS pins, large size;
regular value, 15e; special. .. .0
Sewing Machine Oil, regular value,
10c; special 7&
Back Combs, fancy gold-mounted,
regular value, 65e; special. .45
Handy Needle Cases, assorted
sizes, regular value, 19c; spe
cial 12
In All Departments There Are Big Values in White Wares
Good Linens
White Linen Suiting, Richardson's grass bleached,
comes in 36, 45 and 54-inch widths, specially priced
atthe yard, 50, 63 85c
Fine Linen Pattern Tablecloths, with one dozen
dinner-size Napkins to match, priced thus:
2x2 yards, the set... .$6.83
2x24 yards, the set $7.50
2x3 yards, the set $8-15
Table Napkins, large dinner size, many patterns to
choose from; regular $5.00 the dozen, C O Q?
sale price tpO70
Jacquard Towels, large size, 19x39 inches, splendid
quality buck; special price, 97
each C
Crochet Bedspreads, in Marseilles If Of
patterns ; special, each V 4
Unmade Robes, of white French linen, in lace, open
work and fancy embroidery designs; rich patterns;
specially priced for the sale:
Regular $21.00 values ?15.00
Regular $30.00 values.... -.$18.75
Regular $45.00 values $29.00
White Goods, in lingerie patterns, openwork pat
terns; regular 50c value; very special, QQ
the yard 4&C
Men's Fine Shoes $3.69
Last Day of the Three-Day Sale
MEN'S HIGH-GRADE SHOES, FROM
Men's Shoes and Oxfords, in ten different styles-; kid or calf leather,
swing or straight lasts ; well made and finished and . if O CZ C
regularly worth $3.00, some worth $3.50; special OO
Men '8 Oxfords, of good kid leather, Blucher cut; also some splendid
high-cut shoes in box calf or kid; usual $3.00 values; ft 1 QJ2
special, the pair p 1. JO
Elaborate Costum es
The most elaborate affairs, swagger evening and afternoon gowns
that are examples of the highest skill of the modiste's art. Come in
many designs, of the richest materials, and in many colors, and
trimmed with exquisite taste.
Choice of all costumes in the house, regularly priced at $40.00 ' 1
and up one third less than regular
to $40 per car for trans-shipping at Port
land because under the HUl-Harriman
fight one line would not handle the cars
of the other.
Toward the close of Mr. Doty's testi
mony, Mr. Cotton asked what the O. R.
&. N. would get If the through rate was
fixed as required, and Mr. Doty was
obliged to answer that It would get only
such business as the Northern Pacific
could not handle the dumpings and
that the cream of the profits would
necessarily go to the north roads, which
have the most direct trackage from
Washington points.
Austin E. Griffiths, of Seattle, and
James M. Ashton, of Tacoma, aided Mr.
Beckman In the presentation of his case
today. Philip Buehner, president of the
Oregon Lumber Manufacturers' Associa
tion; A. C. Dixon, W. B. Ayer and B. C.
Miles, Oregon manufacturers, and J. N.
Teal, were also present, and may be
heard tomorrow. Counsel of all the In
terested roads were also on hand.
WANT TO REACH MIDDLE WEST
Washington Lumbermen Complain
Their Roads Are Inadequate.
WASHINGTON, June 11. (By Asso
ciated Press.) A case of more than
ordinary importance to the Puget
Sound territory waa heard today by
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
It was that of the Paciflo Coast Lum
ber Manufacturers' Association, and
other lumber organizations In the State
of Washington, against the Northern
Pacific, the Great Northern, the Oregon
Short Line, the Union Pacific and 18
other railroad companies. The com
plainants allege that the defendants re
fuse to establish for their products, a
route'vla Portland, Or., between point
in Western Washington and points in
Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska
and other points In the Middle West,
but require them to pay local rates on
shipments to Portland, the shipments
there to be transferred to other cars
for shipment to destination on the
rate to destination from Portland. It
Is also alleged that the defendant lines
refuse to Interchange .cars, and that
they do not furnish enough cars.
The petitioners assert that the lum
ber interests in Washington aura auX-
FIFTH STREET
ROSE SHOW
. SLATER & MORRILL, FL0RSHEIM
CO., AND SEVERAL STYLES FROM MC
DONALD & KLLEY, IN PLAIN OR PAT
ENT LEATHERS; PRICED VERY LOW.
Button or lace styles, kid and calf leathers,
Blucher and regular cuts, patent leather,
plain black or tans ; worth to ? ? Q
$6 the pair; speoial pJjr
Men's Shoes and Oxfords, in 28 different
styles, embracing all the desirable styles for
this season's wear, in the best sorts of leath
erkid, gunmetal calf and glazed leathers;
button or lace, tip or plain toes, Blucher or
regular cut; an assortment so large that any
man can be fitted and pleased, and nothing
in the lot worth less than $3.50 O JQ
to $4.00; choice ipJ.l Zf
faring because of their Inability to
secure transportation facilities for
their products, although other classes
of freight are handled by the railroads
with no more delay ffian Is Incident to
natural conditions.
The complainants ask the Commission
to compel the defendants to establish
through routes, and Joint rates via'
Portland, and to make such other or
ders as wilt facllltlte the transporta
tion of their business. One -of the dif
ficulties. It Is alleged. Is that the lines
of the Harriman System refuse to ex
change cars with the lines of the Hill
System, because of differences between
the heads of the two companies.
On the contrary, it is urged by the
railroads that they have been unable
to supply the necessary cars to trans
port the lumber traffic because their
Increase of equipment unavoidably has
not kept pace with the development
of the lumber Interests in the state
of Washington.
. The case Is one of the first to be
brought before the Commission under
the provision of the new rate law,
which requires carriers to establish
through routes and joint rates.
SECOND TORNADO'S DAMAGE
Illinois Again Swept by Disastrous
6torm Equal to 'Last Week's.
DUQUOIN, 111., June 1L The second
June tornado swept over this city and
the surrounding country tonight, and,
while it was comparatively of brief
duration, the damage inflicted will be
almost as heavy as that of Friday's
storm.
A Woman Telia Bow to Believe
Rhenxnatta Pains.
I have been a very great sufferer from
the dreaded disease rheumatism, for a
number of years. I have tried many
medicines but never got much relief from
any of them until two years ago, when I
bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. I found relief before I had used
all of one bottle, but kept on applying it
and soon felt like a different woman.
Through my advice many of my friends
have tried It and can tell yru bow won
derfully it has worked. Mrs. Sarah A.
Cole, M0 S. New St-. Dover. Dei
WASHINGTON STREET
AND FIESTA-JUNE
3d Floor Bargains
Save On China and Mouse Needs
ALL WEITE "ARTICLES ON THIS FLOOR ARE KEIiTJCED. SIL
VERWARE, CHINA, GLASSWARE, WILLOW-WARE EVERY
THING ON THE FLOOR IN WHITE, EXCEPT GOODS N WHICH
PRICE IS STIPULATED BY CONTRACT.
TV A
ss w tier
mmmm3, . White
PUDDING SETS, regular $1.35 values, special ..92
CHOCOLATE POTS, regular $1.10 values, special 55t
BON-BON DISHES, regularly worth 65c, special 40
LUNCH PLATES, regularly 95c each, special 70
FAMILY PLATES, regularly $3.90 the dozen, special S2.80
FAMILY PLATES, regularly $4.25 the dozen, special $3.00
FAMILY PLATES, regularly $6.25 the dozen, special $4.50
BOUILLONS worth $8.00 the dozen, special at ...S6.00
FOOTED TEAS, worth $13.50 the dozen, special $9.00
AFTER-DINNER COFFEES, worth $3.30 dozen, special $1.80
We are Portland Arcenta for the famous Libber Cat GIum the best In
the world. All this Superb Ware s;oes at sale prices bow. Look thrma;b.
the Crystal Room.
Just received new lines of Decorated Chinaware. Fine Ens;lisb. Ware,
In ten open stock patterns.
New lines fancy pieces In English Decorated Chinaware.
Hunting Scenes In brlgrht-colored decorations; Coaching- Scenes ta soft
brown effects.
Swedish China In plain shapes, with Swedish Flower Decorations.
Lawn Mowers, Hose, Garden Tools, Window Screens, Refrigerators and
Ice Boxes.
Curtain Ends
50c Each
A sale of Curtain Ends, of the
finest Lace Curtains; come in IV2-
yard lengths, just the right thing
for door panels and lace curtains.
The-patterns are the very rich
est turned out by the best curtain
manufacturers in the world.
These ends are samples that are
carried by the travelijg salesmen,
and when they are through show
ing them as samples they are sold
to large houses who are good cus
tomers. This time we were fortunate
enough to secure an immense lot,
some 600 samples in all.
They are samples of fine lace
curtains, in Renaissance, Cluny,
Brussels Net, Irish Point, etc.
The curtains of the same quality
to $25.00 the pair. Now you can
buy the samples, W- yards, for
$1.25, $1,00, 75 SQq
Men's Wear
COOPER'S RIBBED UNDER
WEAR, in white or .cream ; two
piece or union suits ; special $1.50
grade, -for $1.25, and $1.00
grades 83
MEN'S 60c QUALITIES; good
underwear, in white or cream,
flat or ribbed weave ; A O
special. C
TWO STATES CO TO fflB
NICARAGUA AND SALVADOR
FIGHT, SAYS MINISTER.
Revolutionists Capture Acajutla,
Most Important Port of Salvador,
Which Is Poorly Defended.
MEXICO CITT. June 11. Nicaragua
and Salvador are at war. Late this
afternoon Dr. Manuel Delgado, Minister
to Mexico from Salvador, received the
following telegram from President
.Flgueroa:
"San Salvador, June 11. This morn
ing the revolutionists captured the port
of Acajutla. They were commanded
ty General Manuel Rivaa and came
from Corlnto on the gunboat Momome
tombo, armed by the President of
Nicaragua. In this manner Zelaya com
plies with the treaty of peace of
Amapala. which was entered into with
the Intervention of the American Gov
ernbent. "FIGUEROA."
Acajutla la the most important sea
port of Salvador, where all of the Pa
cific liners make regular calls. It waa
but poorly defended, and the Nicara
guans and Salvadorean revolutionists
landed with ease. It is in direct rail
communication 'with the capital of the
republic, to or from which point troops
can be conveyed in six hours.
The nearest town in which was gar
risoned a large force of Salvadorean
trops is Sonsonate, about 45 minutes
by rail on the Salvadorean railroad.
It is believed that Salvadorean troops
have been rushed to the captured port
and that a second battle has already
been fought, though their minister has
received no word of suoh action.
It Is thought the bombardment of
Acajutla is the beginning of the great
struggle in Guatemala, which has long
been brewing. Acajutla is but a few
hours distant from the port of San Jose
de Guatemala, and It is believed that
this Is Zelaya's objective point
2elaya's action is in direct oonflict
SIXTH STREET
19TH TO 22D
Continues
The Thrifty
& Are
Lhma
Trimmed Hats $2.64
Very dressy trimmed Hats in ft
Wednesday sale of tremendous bar
gain importance. Prices cut to the
lowest possiDie pome, trooa tasie ib
displayed in every piece of Millinery
in the stock. Make this your oppor
tunity. Hats that have been selling for
$2.98 now $2.64
Hats that have been selling for
$3.49 now only. $3.03
Hats that have been selling for
$3.98 now only $3.49
Hats that have been selling for
$5.00 now only $4.40
All trimmed Hats rednced from the
already very low prices that ruled
last week.
All ready-to-wear and Outing Hats
now half-price.
All Dress Shapes, Including the
smart novelty shapes, now half-price.
Women 's Suits $14.95
WOMEN'S TAILORED SUITS Very striking styles, splendid qual
ity materials and superb values at the regular prices, $14.95. . Eton
Pony and Jacket styles, in all-wool materials, richly trimmed and
made by the best tailors in the land. A special
sale that makes some tremendous values. Suits t 1 sf OS
that sell regularly for up to $38.50 each; special V? .1 T. sO
THESE SUITS COME IN FANCY MIXTURES, CHECKS, PLAIDS,
STRIPES, IN THE WOOL NOVELTIES, AND IN PLAIN BLACK,
BLUE AND BROWN, IN THE PANAMAS AND SERGES.
with the treaty of Amapala, recently
signed by a representative of his ooun
try, which provides that in case of a
grievance. Central American countries
should refer their disputes to the Gov
ernments of the United States and
Mexico for arbitration.
A report that Ambassador Thompson
had been directed by the State Depart
ment at Washington to proceed to Sal
vador to Investigate Central American
conditions was denied by Mr. Thomp
son tonight. He said to a representa
tive of tke Associated Press that he
had received no such instructions and
did not expect to.
NEEDS SPARK TO START WAR
People on Guatemalan-Mexican. Bor
der Highly Exo.ited.
MEXICO CITT, June 11. Conditions on
the Guatemalan frontier were accurately
depicted today by one who has Just ar
rived from that section, and who is Mex
ico's agent for the various Central Ameri
can republics. This agent, who for po
litical reasons desires that his name be
not used, declared that the people on both
sides of the' line are greatly excited, and
that only a word from President Diaz
would be necessary to cause an army of
10.000 to attempt to march on the Guate
malan capital. He said that hundreds
of Guatemalans were dally crossing the
line and coming into Mexican territory.
These people he avers relate pitiable and
horrible stories of oppression.
As to the Guatemalan forces now on the
border, he declared that not more- than
2000 were visible, but that within a day's
march of the frontier 8600 troops were dis
tributed. Traffic on the border Is at a standstill,
and business conditions are chaotic. The
Mexican forces are daily being augment
ed. Work is being rushed on the Panama
railway, and the road is now operating'
trains 75 mllesfrgrom the border.
Honduras Sends Minister.
NEW ORLEANS. June 11. Dr. Angel
Ugarte, Minister of the new govern
ment or Honduras, has arrived here
on his way to Washington. His pur
pose Is to obtain recognition for the
government and urge that Nicaraguan
TV-o Fine solid -back
1 OllCLS Hair Brashes,
regular price, 75c; special. ..50fJ
Chamois Skin, large size, regular
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Castile Soap, large size, 2-lb.; reg
ular value, 25c; special.... lo
Pompeian Massage Cream, 2-oz.
jars; regular value, 50o; spe
cial 35
to Attract
Thousands
Muslinwear
WOMEN'S OAMBRIO NIGHT GOWNS, with low
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beading and lace edging; regular J Of)
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WOMEN'S WHITE PETTICOATS, with extra deep
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broidery ; regular $2 values ...'-'"'
WOMEN'S CHEMISE, French hand-embroidered,
with low neck, round or V-6haped, embroidered;
all styles, from the neat scalloped edge to the
quite elaborate; worth $1.50 98c
each . ................
CHILDREN'S WHITE DRESSES In Mother
Hubbard, Buster Brown and French styles,
trimmed with lace or embroidery; ages 6 months
to 6 years; regular $2 OQ
. values .V7
HERE'S A CHANCE FOR SAVING ON SOME
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TO SHOW Linen Lunch Cloths, 30 inches
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of Japanese drawn work in the daintiest patterns,
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today only pi7
INFANTS' LONG SLIPS, of fine Nainsook, with
round or square yoke, trimmed with lace or em
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special price P
troops should be withdrawn from Hon
duras, on the ground that their pres
ence retards the return of normal con
ditions. MEN REPORTED DROWNED
Members of Surveying Party Lose
Their Lives Near Blalock.
THE DALLES, Or.. June 13 (Special.)
Word was received here tonight that
two men, members of the H. J. Roberts
surveying party, stationed at Qulnton,
were drowned In the Columbia, near Bla
lock, today. No names or particulars
are obtainable.
H. J. Roberts is the head of an O. R.
& N. surveying party that has been out
about a month. The engineers are run
ning experimental lines In the neighbor
hood of Qulnton to determine the prac
ticability of minor changes In the main
line In order to eliminate grades and
curves.
There ara eight men In the party, but
the names of the crew are not known by
the engineering department at Portland.
Two or three of the men are from Port
land, and an equal number from Califor
nia. - Others were brought to Qulnton
from the Riparla-Lewlston work.
KILLED IN SUDDEN BLAST
Three Men Meet Death In Premature
Explosion at Butte.
BUTTE, Mont., June 11. In a pre
mature blast at tunnel No. 2, 13 miles
south of Butte three men were in
stantly killed and two were slightly
injured. The men who were killed are
James Hydes, 'foreman; Nelson John
son, mucker, and Charles Norgram,
powderman. The foreman was born
In Belfast, Ireland, and was about 40
years old.
Johnson wan about 25 years old, and
Norgram about 60 years old. None of
the men resided In Butte, the where
abouts of their relatives being un
known, and no word can be sent them.
An Inquest will be held tomorrow
afternoon at t - o'clock.