TIIE 3IORNING OREGOXIAX, FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 13, 1907.
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SENATE DIGNITY
PAINFULLY HURT
Department Heads Rush Bills
to Committee, Evading
the Rules.
INQUIRY WILL BE MADE
Aldrkli Ulscs in Wrath Against
Violation of Prerogative Hey
burn Declares Garfield Is
Most Kecent Offender.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. The practice
af certain of the executive departments
of sending drafts ef bills -to the Senate
for passage, which bills have been im
mediately referred directly to commit
tees, was discussed in the Senate to
day. Carter, of Montana, presented a
prepared list of instances where the1
heads of executive departments had ad
dressed the Senate requesting the pas
sage of i-ei tain hills. He said that Teller,
of Colorad j, had himself sent bills to the
Senate in;- passage when he was Secre
tary of tiie Interior.
Aldrich said that, no matter how old
the practice, it should be stopped; that
the executive departments had no right
to seek legislation in such direct manner.
Bacon said that the law which required
the departments to make certain reports
to Congress does not Include other com
munications. IleyburrTs Dignity Injured.
Heyburn said that a recommendation by
Secretary Garfield that a certain Indian
relief bill "be enasted into law by the
Senate and the House of Representa
tives." was peculiarly objectiorfable, in
that it assumed a form of communication
not enjoyed by Senators themselvts, ex
cept hy consent of the Senate.
Lodge called attention to the fact that
bills going direct to committees from
department heads or subordinate officials
of the executive departments found their
way into print without any readings at
all, hence Senators were deprived of
their right to object to such bills. He
thought' that this might easily result in
legislative irregularities.
- Intolerable, Says Aldricli.
Aldrich observed "that department
heads "have the right to petition or
memorialize Congress, or to communicate
therewith through the President, but," he
said, "it is intolerable to suppose that we
are here to receive dictation from any
body as to what measures we shall or
snail not enact Into laws." He moved
that the Secretary of the Interior's com
munication of yesterday be referred to
the committee on rules, with Heyburn's
motion promptly to report as to what
action should be tnken by the Senate to
correct the practice of direct communica
tion by department heads. This motion
prevailed.
KRKAPOOS WERE SWIXTLE1
Stnntc Committee Will Kcport
1 Valid in Indian Land Deals.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 12. The sub-committee
of the Senate committee on In
dian affairs consisting of Senators Teller,
Curtis and Lrfifollette, which investigated
the alleged frauds In the purchase of
Kickapoo Indian lands located in Okla
homa yesterday agreed upon its report.
The report will disclose a rather
sturtiing series of alleged shady
transactions that went on near the
Mexican border, where a number
of the Klckapoos i were living when
the law was passed allowing them to dis
pose of their lands in Oklahoma, and
where some of them were taken by white
men.
The sub-committee at Eagle Pass, Tex.,
examined a large number of Indian and
white witnesses. The reports will show
that certain parties of men had formed
partnerships and raised capital with the
express view of cheating the Indians out
of their lands. In this connection the re
ports will mention certain names, and
charge that there were, through fraudu
lent practices, obtained at an expense of
not over J'JO.OOO lands aggregating in value
KoO.OiK). STome of the men named were
found to have furnished funds for the al
leged corrupt dealings. The committee also
found evidence of corrupt Mexican offi
cials and bankers in that region; it also
found that names of Indians, had been
gorged to a large number of deeds and
checks.
A favorite method of securing lands
cheap from the Indians seemed to
have been to pay sums of money for
them, place this money In the bank to
credit of the Indians and then draw it
ba.'k by forged checks. One Indian, the
report will state, was arrested on a charge
of murder and released after he had
agreed to sell a certain strip of land,
worth 515.000 for $3000. The deed
showed that several pieces of land
were included in the description and
the Indian was made to sign it with
out knowing its true contents. The report
will show that a great deal of brutal
treatment was accorded the Indians by
the parties in question. Special mention
will be made of incidents at Muzquez,
where Indian women were "subjected to
outrageous treatment and insult.
ALIi ABOVT MONEY, MOVEMENT
Senate' Adopts Inquiry Into Action
'of Treasury Department.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 12. The Senate
today adopted the following resolutions
presented by the committee on finance,
which met to embody the Culberson and
Clay resolutions into one set;
Resolved. By the Secretary of the
Treasury be and he is hereby directed to
transmit to the Senate the following in
formation: First A statement Rivlnft names and lo
cations, classified hy states, ot all United
States depositories and the amount of pub
lic money on deposit dally In each from
October 1, 1P07, to December 3, lyu", with
amount and character of securities therefor,
and an explanation of important changes
made in each amount or location of said
deposits.
Second A statement showing- in detail
ihe condition of National hanks on August
22. 1007. and December 3. 11)07. and he
amount of National bank notes outstanding
from time to time during such periods.
Third An abstract of the proposals re
ceived by the Secretary of the Treasury
- for the purchase of Panama bonds and 3
percentum certificate of indebtedness au
thorized by the Treasury circular of, No
vember. 1!07, the amount of such bonds
and certificate issued, to whom, awarded,
and the reasons for these, issues.
Fcurth A detailed statement of any
irsue of clearing-house certificates . and
facilities from October 1. 1007. to Docem
. ber 3, 1007. the character of such certifi
cates and the purposes for which they were
used. - .
Fifth Any Information In his possession
as to the movement of currency between the
different sections of the country from Octo
ber 1. 11HI7. to December S. 1007, and es
Declally of shipments by ths Treasury or
otherwise from New York and "Washington
to points south and west
Sixth A statement showing the amount
of sold imports and exports from October 1. j
nM. io ijecemDer o. iwui.
Mr. Aldrich In presenting the resolu
tions announced that they received the
unanimous vote of the committee. -
light to Keep Indians Sober.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 12. Commissioner
of Indian Affairs Leupp In his annual re
port, says that his hope that the sale of
Intoxicating liquors to Indians would be
greatly disturbed by the employment of
special officers, with the fund appropri
ated for the suppression of the liquor
traffic, has been realized beyond all ex
pectations. Two of Special Agent Johnson's men
and one posse man have been killed in
skirmishes with bootleggers and ten
violators of the liquor Jaws have met a
like fate. Mr. Johnson has had several
narrow fscapes himself and during a
good part of his time has worked in the
face of a reward of J3000 offered by out
laws for his assassination.
Speaker Names Rules Committee.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. Speaker
Cannon, during an eight-minute ses
sion of the House today, announced
the appointment of the following com
mittees; On rules The- Speaker. Dalzell
(Rep.), Pennsylvania; Sherman (Rep.),
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I frfHliiifofiianAillife I
Dr. Nicholas Senn, Celebrated Sur
geon, Made 111 by Mountain Climb
ing. CHICAGO, Dec. 12. As a result of
mountain climbing in South Amer
ica. Dr. Nicholas Serin, the celebrated '
surgeon, Is seriously ill at his home
in this city, while visiting medical
colleges and hospitals In South
America, Dr. Senn climbed several
high mountains, In some cases reach
ing an altitude of 16,000 feet. The
rarified mountain air is said to have
affected his heart. He is under the
care of two of the foremost physi
cians in Chicago.
New York; John, Sharp Williams
(Dem.), Mississippi; Dearmond (Detn.J,
Missouri.
On mileage Brumm (Rep.), Penn
sylvania; Kennedy (Rep.), Louisiana;
A. D. James (Rep.), Kentucky; Lewis
(Dem.), Georgia; Denver (Dem.), Ohio.
Buy Colliers of Americans.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 12. A bill, giving
the Secretary of the Navy authority to
GREAT DETECTIVE STO
RIES, IN THE SUNDAY
OREGONIAN
Beginning with the next is
sue, a series by George Barton
on "Great Cases of the World's
Greatest Detectives."
These are real stones about
real crimes, whose detection in
volved the highest skill.
The first is a master achieve
ment by Inspector Byrnes, New
York's best Chief of Police.
It relates to the Haines mur
der, with a melodramatic climax
that is startling.
purchase three steam colliers was Intro
duced yesterday by Senator Lodge. It
provides that they shall be of American
register.
Offers Bill for Duty-Free Fuel.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. Bills ex
empting all lumber and coal from im
port duty were Introduced' in the
House today by Mr. Booker, of Mis
Court Session Goes Over.
ROSEBURG, Or., Dec. 12. (Special.)
Acting on the advice of District Attorney
Georg M. Brown, the Qounty CourtNwill
not meet for the transaction of business
until the time for the convening of the
regular term on January 2. The action
of the Governor in not declaring holi
days will cause inconvenience to the
county, and may seriously affect the
validity of contemplated Improvements,
such as roads and bridge;.
Tacoma Bride Missing.
TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 12. (Special.)
Robert Schwab, the wrestler, and
Mrs. Campbell have been searching
since last Wednesday evening for
Queenie Schwab, wife of Robert and
daughter of Mrs. Campbell, who dis
appeared from her home where Schwab
and his bride lived with the iatter's
mother. Fearing publicity, the police
have not been 'asked to aid in the
search, though foul play is feared
by the parent and husband:
A keen brain and steady
dependable nerves can win
wealth and fame for their
owner.
Clear-headedness and a
strong-, healthy body depend
largely on the right elements
- in regular food and drink. -MSoffee
contains caffeine
a poisonous drug. Postum
Food Coffee is rich in' the
gluten and phosphates that
furnish the vital energy that
puts "ginger" and "hustle"
into body and brain workers.
"There's a Reason."
KETCHELlBESIMi
Gets Decision Over Thomas in
20-Round Go.
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FIERCE BATTLE TO LIMIT
Men's Faces Literally Torn to Rib
bons, but Fight Is Continued
With Everfr Round Contested
With' Stubborn Gameness
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ,12. Stan
ley Ketehell. of Butte. Mont., was given
the decision over Joe Thomas, of this
city, at the end of 20 rounds of sen
sational and bloody fighting. Ketehell
earned the. verdict by his aggressive
ness, his cleaner hitting and more
forceful punches.
The men fought every Inch of the
way from start to finish and literally
cut each other's faces to ribbons be
fore the final gong Bounded. Each
man scored two knock-downs during
the contest. A driving rain broke
through the canvas-covered roof of
Recreation Park during the tenth round
and bath fighters and spectators were
thoroughly drenched before the fight
ended. Seven thousand people wit
nessed the exhibition.
ATHLETES GOOD
STUDENTS
University Football Men Rank High
in Their Studies.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene,
Or., Dec. 12. (Special.) Registrar
Tiffany, of the University, has pre
pared data to show that students play
hig football are Jusc as good in their
studies as those following other col
lege activities or -as those who do not
follow anything in addition to their
studies. Among the. players there have
been no failures and their work 4s a
whole compares favorably with that
of last year, when in the final exam
inations in February, the football
team ranked" slightly higher than the
average for the whole student body.
The records of the registrar's office
show that of the 25 men composing
the squad, only half a dozen received
as low as the grade "D" in any of their
subjects. The records show also that
for the two months just past football
men have skipped fewer classes than
any other class of students. A care
ful record of all absences is kept at
the University for reports are sent in
to the office each night by the various
instructors. The University Is run on
the basis that students are held pri
marily for study, and this means reg
ular attendance at all classes and the
making secondary of all outside ac
tivities and enterprises.
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EEDING
OUT JAPANESE
Xot a Brown Man on Fleet When It
Sails Southward.
NORFOLK. Va., Dec. 12. According
to the report of petty officers on shore
leave tonight, when the fleet pulls out
Monday, for the Pacific thare will not
he a Japanese cook or servant on any
of the ironclads. This report is to the
PRE-HOLIDAY SALE
Ten remaining days in which to complete your Holiday-gift selections. The splendid variety and the liberal
values which we offer in this sale will enable you to choose with satisfaction. We will deliver to suit your
convenience.
iw -1
WE INCLUDE IN THIS SALE MANY PIECES
in the CHARACTERISTIC MISSION DESIGNS
$33,00 Library Table in the weath
ered oak; reducetl to .$22.00
$32.00 Bookcase in the fumed oak ;
oak; reduced to ...$18.50
$24.00 Cellarette in the weathered
oak ; reduced to . . ....... 8515.50
$6.00 Chair in weathered oak,
leather seat; reduced to. $3.00
$9.75 Arm Chair in weathered
. oak, leather seat; reduced to. .$5.00
$8.00 Magazine Rack in the fumed
, oak ;'v reduced to ,r '.$5.00
$9.50 Chair in fumed oak; reduced "
to $4.75
$12.00 Magazine or Book Rack, in .
fumed oak; reduced to. ..... . .$8.00
$13.50 Sewing Cabinet in fumed
oak; reduced to $7.50
$32.00 Chafing-Dish Cabinet in the
weathered oak; reduced to... $21.50
$20.00 Cellarette in the weath
ered oak; reduced to $13.25
$35.00 large Arm Chair in the
weathered oak, loose seat and
$17.50 Arm Chair in the weathered
oak; reduced to .....$8.00
$18.00 Cellarette in the weath
ered oak; reduced to $11.75
$21.50 Cellarette in the fumed
oak ; reduced to .$14.00
$26.00 Arm Chair, in the weath-
ered oak, loose back and seat
cushions in leather; red'eed to $17.50
$30.00 Household Safe in weath
ered oak, steel combination
strong-box; reduced to $19.00
back cushions in Spanish
leather; reduced to $25.00
$43.00 large Arm Chair in the
fumed oak, loose seat and back
cushions in Spanish leather; re
duced to $29.00
$38.00 Library Table in the fumed oak; reduced to $27.00
A NUMBER OF OUR BEST STYLES IN
IRON BEDS AT houday SALE PRICES
$6.00 Bed in green and gold, reduced to... $3.90
$6.00 Bed in cream and gold, reduced to $3.90'
$6.75 Bed in cream and gold, reduced to ..... $4.40
$7.50 Bed in green and gold, reduced to ? $4.75
$8.50 Bed in cream and crold, reduced to $5.25
$8.75 Bed in cream and gold, reduced to. $o.50
$10.50 Bed in Vernis Martin finish, reduced to $7.00
$15.50 Bed in bronze green, reduced to. $10.25
$16.00 Bed in bronze green, reduced to $10.75
$26.50 Bed in dark green, reduced to $15.00
$31.00 Bed in black enamel, reduced to $15.50
$30.00 Bed in Vernis Martin and dull brass, red'e'd to $19.00
PRE-HOLIDAY SALE
CHILDREN'S
VEHICLES, DOLL
GO-CARTS,
AUTOMOBILES,, ETC
If
If YOUR OK EMT
U l GO00 j
CONIPLETE-H005E-FURni5flER5
awWTCBMsJI
PRE-HOLIDAY SALE
ARM ROCKERS
MUSIC CABINETS
LADIES' DESKS
effect that the Japanese are being
quietly but rapidly weeded out by
order r the commanding officer, and
their places are being filled by negroes.
No reason Is given for the order.
Gold-headed canes at Metzger's. -
Oregon City Store Closes.
OREGON CITY, Or., Dec. 12. (Spe
cial.) The Rochdale Co-operative
Company closed its doors this morn
ing, and It is doubtful- if the concern
will resume, as a meeting of the stock
holders has been called for December
23 to determine whether an assign
ment will be made or the property of
the corporation sold.
The company operated a grocery
store and was formed nearly a year
ago through the efforts of J. A. Me-
Glashan. Attorney John F. Clark, one
of the directors, censures McGlashan
for overstocking the store.
Closing out sale of trunks, hags and
suit cases at 231 Morrison, near 2nd.
Prices are right at Metzger's.
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Your Money GoesFarthestH
ere Prof its Castto Winds
HANDKER
CHIEFS 20c and 25c C
values : - -.
No need to wait until after the holidays to buy a Coat or Suit or anything in Ladies' Ready-to-Wear
Apparel. We are sacrificing everything to raise' money, which we need and must have
before January 1. Every article in this store is reduced.
These Extra Specials Are for Friday and Saturday Only
FLANNELETTE
NIGHT GOWNS
$1.75 and $2.00 val. r7Ce
Fri. and Sat. only
Goait!
$40.00 Coats, in loose fitted, semi-fitted, full lined and body lined,
Friday and Saturday,
JL a a
.$20.00 Coats .$7.75 J
jjm.ju ittaincoais . . ... . .i.ou
Gloves for Christmas Gifts !
All Gloves, none excluded, Friday and Saturday only none.
. fitted or exchanged, , - "t
HALF PRICE
Shopping Bags, Belts, Buckles and Neckwear, Friday and Saturday,
HALF PRICE
FURS! FURS! FURS!
At challenge prices, Ties, Boas, Muffs, etc.
$2.75 Furs . . :....'' I'.'.'.' . 95
$3.00 Furs
$8.50 Fi
...$1.95
$10.00 Furs
$15.00 Furs
$20.00 Furs
$30.00 Furs
$50.00 Furs
$75.00 Furs ...
$100.00 Furs
.95
.$4.75
.;.S6.75
..-$8.50
.$12.50
f 22.50 .
32.50
$42.50
tin-' .Mm n't '4sPk
lilts
Exclusive garments, Strictly Tailored Suits, values up to $50.00r
Friday and Saturday,
OoOO
Suits, values up to $25.00, Friday and Saturday $10.00
We Have Got an Over-abundance
of Millinery
Cut and Slash Prices th
Stylish black or brown, large
drooping felt shapes, with
large silk bows or d! QC
feather pompons P
All of our Buckram 1 ft
Frames, choice ........ vIC
Wings for trimming; 1 Cr
black and gray only. . . ... "C
Fancy feather" Wings, in dainty
tints and colorings; OQ
$1.25 value . . . OuC
e order See Windows
Silk velvet Morning Glories', the
popular flower for hat trim
ming; 50c value, per "1
bunch A VC
Your choice of 200 stylish un
trimmed felt shapes, large and
small styles, all colors; ACk
values up to $3 XC
Very handsome large fancy
Wings; $1.50 values,
each .. tlC
Muslin Underwear
Including French Hand-Made Sets, Friday and Saturday,
HALF PRICE
Gowns and Evening Dresses
$100.00 Gowns ..,
$50.00 Gowns ...
. $30.00 Gowns . . .
-$37.50
$20.00
$14.75
Wool Waists
Value up. to $4.50, Friday
and Saturday.., $1.75
Silk H
$3.50 values
at .........
ose
$1.75
Bath Robes
$5.00, $7.50 and Q 7C
$8.00 values ....P. 0,
UMBRELLAS
$1.25 values ....'..... 75d
$2.00 values $1.25
$5.00 values .. $2.25
$6.50 values .....;$3.00
Skirts
$15. $17.50 and
$20.00 values ..
$8.75
Silt Petticoats
$6.50 values .
$10.00 values
.$2.65
$4.75
Wholesale
and Retail
I M. ACM1ES0I COMPANY
Fifth and
Alder Sts.