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Tim 3I0RXIXG OREGOXIAX. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1908. NOTBIG STICKBUT BIG SLIPPER Representative;- Leake Says Bryan Has Stolen the'. President's Thunder. HISSED BY HIS PARTY 'Brief but Fiery Speech Occnrs In Debate on Indian Appropriation BIHNon-Reservatlon School Question 'to Be Investigated. WASHINGTON", Feb. 10. A brief but flery speech by Leake, of new Jersey, in which lie outlined his opposition to William J Bryan as a candidate for the Presidency, relieved somewhat the monotony of debate on the Indian ap , pnopriation bill in the House qf -Representatives today. Mr. Leake charged Mr. Bryan with taking the bis stick from the President, leaving the latter only a big slipper and he further credited the Democrats in the House with having usurped the right of free action of the delegates at the Denver convention by nominating Mr. Bryan In advance. His remarks wore greeted with hisses from the Democratic! side of the House. Considerable progress was made with the Indian appropriation bill, which was amended so that the Com missioner of Indian affairs, belorehe carrier out the policy of abandoning nonreservation schools, shall investi gate the. question fully and report to the House at its next session. - An other amendment restored the appro priations for the Indian schools at Fort Lewis, Colorado, and Carson City, Nev. "Big Slipper," Not "Big Stick." At the very outset of tlie debate politics was injected into the proceed ings when Mr. Leake (Dem., X. J.) de nounced W. J. Bryan and his methods. "If," proceeded Mr. Leake,' "I adopted . the example of Mr. Bryan I would ve hemently condemn him, as he did the distinguished Democrat, the Hon. Grover C'loveland." . But he would, he said, content himself with admitting that Mr. Bryan was honest, consistent and sincere. He de clared, however, that "Mr. Bryan's fa miliarity with the decalogue better quali fied him for the pulpit than the Presi dency." Republican laughter greeted this utter ance, which immediately afterwards was supplemented by Democratic hisses when Leake said of Mr. Bryan: "He has taken the big stick from the President of the United States and, to use his 'own simile, he is now crucifying the principles of Democracy and Ameri can individuality and ambition on the cross of Socialism." The President, thus being deprived .of his big stick, he declared, had resorted to the "big slipper." Discuss Non-Reservation Schools. ' After Mr. Leake's speech the non-reservation school provision of the Indian ap propriation bill was taken up. There was brief debate, after which the provision was modified so that instead of authoriz ing the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to negotiate with the various states in which they were located for the disposal of these schools he is "to ascertain whether and upon what terms it may be possible to dispose of any of the non-reservation schools .which may be deemed no longer of value to the Indian service." The provision exempting farmers from the Civil Service rules aroused the oppo sition of Mr. Mann, tf Illinois, who, after making a point of order against it. said he wanted to relieve the suspicion that he was using appointments for political purposes.. An appeal of Mr. Mac Guire, pf tOklahoma, that Mr. Mann withdraw Ws'point was of no avail, whereupon Mr. . Sherman sought to amend the paragraph by requiring an examination to be. pre scribed by the Secretary of the Interior. In this he was unsuccessful, for the pre siding officer maintained that it was an evasion of the Civil Service law. The provision relating to the purchase of irrigable unallotted lands of Flathead Reservation, Montana, was stricken from the bill on a point of order by Mr. Mann. ALDR1CH OX CURRENCY BILIj Morgan Hears 111m and Depew Throws Bouquet at Banker. WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. Senator Aidrich, of Rhode Island, chairman of the committee on finance, opened the debate in' the Senate today on his bill to provide an emergency currency. He was listened to with great attention by Republicans and Democrats alike, while in the galleries there was a large audience. Among others was J. Pierpont Morgan, who remained through the delivery of the' speech. Aidrich said, in closing a long speech: "The enactment of the pending bill will furnish evidence that Congress is not unmindful of its serious responsi bilities in this regard. There can be no reasonable doubt of the effective ness of the measure. Tho committee firmly believes that through its en actment an atmosphere of confidence and feeling of security will be created which will be invaluable in improv ing business conditions and In giving a new Impetus to the work of National development.'' Depew replied to a recent charge made "by Culberson ef Texas that dur ing the recent panic the Secretary of the Treasury favored New York City In depositing public money in National depositories. The danger that was so great, he said, was avoided by the wise action of the Secretary of the Treasury, "assisted by that phenome nal genius, J. pierpont Morgan, who, associating himself with the bankers of New York, nrovided the means by which the banks could be saved." At the time of this uttcrahoe Mr. Morgan 6ccupied a seat In the private gallery nd1wa a careful listener to all that was said. General Howard Promoted. WASHINGTON. Feb. JO. Announce ment in the House today that the Sen ate had passed the bill promoting to the grade of Lleutenant-General, re tired, of Major-General O. O. Howard, U. S. A., retired, was received with ap plause. General "Howard Is the only living Federal officer who commanded an army during the Civil War. Another Assistant Appointed. WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Albcrt M. Richards, of Kansas, was today appointed a special assistanto the Attorney-General in the Department of Justice to have charge of public land cases. Ratifies Public Health Ofrice. WASHINGTON. Feb: 10. The agree ment between practically all the great nations for the establishment and regu NOW lation of the International office of public health, provided for by the sani tary, convention at Paris, December 3, 133, was ratified by the Senate today. HARGIS PLACED ON TRIAL No Bail Allowed for Young Man AVho Killed His Father. JACKSON, Ky, Feb. 10. The Circuit Court room was crowded today when Beach Hargia, charged with the murder of his fatijer. Judge James Hargis, was brought before Judge Taulbee for ex amination. He showed no signs of a breakdown. " ' . , . Judge Redwlne. for fcthe defendant, asked leave to 'give ban. but this was not allowed. ' It l believed that the defense will be insanity, although the young man still insists that he killed his father in self-defense. FAMILY BURNS WITH HOME Carpenter's Wife and Six Children Victirii9 of Destructive Flames. NEW LIZARD, Ont., Feb. 10. Seven persons were burned to death by fire which destroyed the home of Lawrence Haacke, a carpenter, near here this morning. -The victims were his wife and six children. PLAN TO DEFEAT CLEETON 'Continued From -First Pnee.) and to assure the representatives of the Government that he invites the Closest Investigation of his record in this state as a cithten, lawyer, legislator and Dis trict Attorney In the Circuit Court. Gratified by" the fact that he is the unanimous choice of the Oregon delega tion, Mr. Cleeton has secured further in dorsement in the nature of commenda tory letters from J Justices Moore and Bean of the Oregon Supreme Court. These have been forwarded to Washing ton and will bo" followed by a petition that is being circulated among the mem bers of the bar in this city asking the President to appoint Mr. Cleeton. Such a petition was circulated yesterday by C. M. Idleman, chairman of the Republi can County Central Committee, and W. M. Davis. During the day 75 signatures were secured and others will be enrolled today. "I have not been apprised of the char acter of the charges that have been pre ferred against me. If any," said Mr. Cleeton yesterday" "but it there is found anything in my record that cannot be explained satisfactorily, I will be per fectly willing to withdraw my name as a candidate, for the office. In - fact, I would not for an Instant ask tor the place if there was anything question able in my record. It is not the office now that I am so much interested in as it- is the question of my qualifications either as a lawyer, circuit judge or as a member of the State Legislature. I shall confer with Mr. Becker and Mr. Neu hausen tomorrow and ask to be advised of any . charges that may have been brought against me, feeling satisfied that I can enlighten them on anything that may be called to their attention." As-is the case when a man Is suggested for such an important office, the record of Mr. Cleeton is being inquired into thoroughly. In that connection Cteeton's connection with one of the legislative in vestigations of the books of George W. Davis, ex-Clerk of the - School Land Board, shortly prior to the discovery of a $30,000 defalcation, has ben resurrected. Mr. Cleeton, at the 1S95 session of the Legislature, of which he was a member, offered a resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to Investi gate the books of the School Land Board. This was but one of the numerous "in vestigating committees" that were ap pointed at each session before these grafts were shut off. The only purpose served by the committee! was to furnish $3 and to a day clerkships for the small army of incompetent applicants who wanted a' chance at the public treasury, i "As was the customary practice, having offered the resolution calling for the ap pointment of this committee, I was ap pointed chairman," said Mr. Cleeton last night. "The committee employed experts who " investigated the records of the School Land Board as thoroughly as it wag possible to do and report In the 40 days before the Legislature adjourned. This report was not submitted until just before the close of the sessVm. The members of the committee did not have the time closely to scrutinize the report, which we signed, having full confidence in the experts who had done the work, they being entirely competent and reputa ble." Apother report was to the effect that Mr.' Cleeton has been interested in some timber land transactions in this state, no direct intimation of fraud accompanying the charge. But any Insinuation that he profited In any way through the acqui sition of timber claims by any person is positively and emphatically denied by Mr. Cleeton. On two occasions, explains Mr. Cleeton, he negotiated a loan from a third party for two women who had filed on timber land in order to enable them to complete final proof. The money so advanced, he says, was repaid and the notes taken up before they became due. rn these cases the services Qf Mr. Clee ton were employed solely as agent for ne gotiating loans for his clients, and only in that sense was he interested in the transaction. RENEWS ; PATRONAGE WAR (Continued From First Page.) understand how- Foraker came by the letters, which were private, or why he failed to-read all of, them, unless it was that he did not have tem. The letter was in reply to one from Mr. Bryson, who had acknowledged him self a Foraker man and who had made the assertion that the President would not appoint strong men to public office. In his letter to Mr. Bryon Douglass de clared that he, was making a mountain out of - a molehill, "and In order to disa buse his mind about the President's feel ing toward candidates for public office, suggested that Mr.' Bryson come to Washington and have a talk with the Preit!'ent. Douglass declared that he had recommended Mr. Bryson for the post mastership and the President had ap pointed him. . . . "The whole incident," Douglass re marked, "illustrates not the disposition of the President to wage war upon any men who are not of his way of thinking, but rather the same generosity and broad-mindedness which he has always exhibited in appointing to offices men lit in every way to fill them." Charges Untrue, Says Meyer. Commenting upon Foraker's remarks Postmaster-General Meyer later gave out the following: I do not quite understand Foraker's charge in the Senate today, because his statement Itself show. that. notwithstanding the President knew that Postmaster Bryson favored Foraker. he sent In Bryson's name for postmaster at Athens, O. Tn.e President had previously directed me to hold up the nomination. It having been alleged to him that Bryson had been guilty of corruption and had been a violent opponent of the ad ministration polifies. After looking up the matter. I notified the President that "the charges had been investigated, were not sustained and proved to be wholly unjusti fiable. The President then directed me to send In his name. It was accordingly sent in as coon as the Senate re-assembled after Ihe Christmas holiday. When the. Presi dent gave- Mils direction to .end his name In, he and I knew that Bryson was a friend of Senator Foraker. Perfect fitting glasses 1 atMctzger. DULY PROVIDES BUTTLES House Committee Turns Down . President's Recommen dation of Four. SLAUGHTER OF ESTIMATES Refuses to Allow Cruisers, Ammu nition, Repair and Mine-Laying I Ships, but Allows Submarines for Pacific Coast Defense. WASHINGTON, Feb. 10; By a vote of IS to 5, one member absent and not vot ing, the House cummittee on navul af fairs today rejected the President's ur gent recommendation that Congress at this session authorize the building of four battleships, at a total cost of t3S. 000,000, and by a unanimous vote there was included In the naval appropriation bill 'an authorization for the construc tion of two, to cost t0,500.000 each and to be of the Delaware type. These Representatives voted in accord ance with the President's recommenda tion: Lilley, of Connecticut (Rep.); Thomas, Ohio (Rep.); Myer, Louisiana (Dem.); Talbott, Maryland (Dem.), and Hobson, Alabama (Dem.). Hobson an nounced after the meeting that he in tended to make a minority report recom mending authorization of four battle ships. The preference stood in favor of a four-battleship authorization, -but Ihe voting attitude of the majority was ex pressed by Chairman Foss when he said: Ask What House Will dive.' . "Experience has shown that It is more profitable in the end to recommend In the beginning what you know "the House will stand for. A recommendation for four battleships could not be put through at this session." The naval appropriation bill, as amend ed and agreed upon by the committee, carries a total appropriation of 1101,000, 000 for the Navy estimate for the next fiscal year, about $24,000,000 fess: than was asked for in the Department esti mates. Under tbe head of new authorizations, for whose fulfillment Congress Is bound to appropriate money at the next session, if the bill as recommended passes the House and Senate, the committee included two battleships at a cost of J19.O0O.O0O; 10 destroyers, $8,600,000; eight submarine torpedoboats, $3,040,000; total, $30,540,000, or $38,730,000 less than the total new author izations asked by the Navy Department. Recruit 8000 Men for Xavy. Tie .new authorization estimates re jected by the committee comprised the following: Two battleships, $19,000,000; four scout cruisers, $10,000,000; one am munition ship, $1,750,000; one repair ship, $2,000,000; two mine-laying ships (cruisers to be converted), $500,000. The committee, however, raised from four to eight the number of submarine torpedo boats asked for; held over for further consideration and incorporation in a special bill the matter of providing fleet colliers; appropriated $400,000 for the pur chase within the discretion of the Secre tary of the Navy of three so-called sub surface torpedo boats, their acceptance by the Government to be contingent upon the fulfillment of department requirements; and Included an appropriation of $1,000,000 to enable the recruiting of 3000 additional men to man newly completed battleships; and authorized the recruiting of 3000 more to become available after July 1, as rec ommended by the Secretary of the Navy and urged by the President. . ' Submarines for Pacific Coast. No' provision was made for the' building of a drydock at Pearl Harbor, near Hono lulu. The doubling of the department's estimate of four submarine torpedo boats needed was largely influenced by letters and petitions from Pacific Coast chambers of commerce, more than a score of which were received by members of the com mittee. These boats, by the adoption of an amendment offered by Representative Loudenslager, of New Jersey, are to be of the Octopus type In accordance with the report of the Marix board, before which last year's tests off Newport were made. The effect of this amendment, if the House and Senate concur In the com mittee's report, may be to nullify the court decision by which the Secretary of the Navy gained the right to consider the Lake type of boat as an after-competition competitor. TUBES) EXPLODE; FOUR HURT Accident on Cruiser St. Louis, Lying Off Sausalito, VAX.LAJO. Cal.. Feb. 10. Boiler tubes on the cruiser St. Louis blew out at noon today while the St. Louis was off Sausilito. K. E. Scott, coal passer; F. Thompson, water tendet , E. W. Baker, fireman of the first class,, and D. Lewis, fireman of the first class, were horribly scalded with steam. The origin of the explosion Is not knowni but it is supposed to have been caused by cold water running into hot pipes, rt is not believed any of the In jured will die. A rigid investigation Is under way. WILL NOT FOLLOW LEADER House Democrats Elect Lloyd Chair man in Spite of Williams. WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. In the face of strong opposition by John Sharp Will iams, of Mississippi, leader of the minor ity In the House of Representatives. James TU. Lloyd Representative from the First district of Missouri, was tonight elected chairman of the Democratic Con gressional campaign committee, defeat ing his rival and Mr. Williams' candi date, William H. Ryan of the Thirty fifth district of New York, by a vote of 23 to 14. ; , '- Only one ballot, was cast, and after its announcement the election of Mr. Lloyd was made unanimous on motion of Rep resentative Fitzgerald, of New York, who bad the proxy for, Mr. Ryan. Representative Frarflc Clark, ot the Second district of Florida, was unani mously elected secretary of the commit tee. The appointment of a vice-chairman and an assistant secretary was left re. spectlvely to Chairman Lloyd and Secre tary Clark. A treasurer will be elected later. . - Suffragists Will Have Parade. 'NEW. YORK, Feb. W.-Advocates of suffrage of women are preparing for a monster parade, which will take place next Sunday. The line of march will be along Fifth avenue from Union Square to Central Park. 1 Metzger fits' glasses for $1.00. TWO Wool Blankets A timely sale of heavy Blankets soft, warm wool. They are shown 3 in pink and white, gray and white . nine an wnite. a superb grade we sell regularly at $10 the pair, u n," t?-ii iuc netting bphhuu iur uiariKHis is g? ijjf.'j short now,' though you will use them I v for several weeks yet . .-. . tmn to High Low Shoes $3, Shoes $3, 19 19 New All kinds, sizes, shapes and grades. No matter tor whom you intend the valentine, we have the proper one. Specials 3 The cut glass offered is the famous Libbey make quadruple plate and guaranteed for wear. $12.75 Tumblers, the dozen, for $10.50 ,$14.25 $24.00 $1S.00 Tumblers, the i1 1 A O tt dozen, for. ... P $30.00 Tumblers, the dozen, for $7.00 $8.75 viaierriicuers, unu $9.00 each ..... Water Pitchers, worth $11.00 each Cut glass Candlesticks,' j0 OC . worth .$3 ea., sp'l. . . Cut glass Candlesticks, Cf worth $4.50, special. . '. Reg. $8.25 Candlesticks CfJ special now at, each.. ,"'J,V, Fill : eiG ON BILL SEATTLE MAT SOT GET MORE Til AX $500,000, THOUGH. Additional Appropriation of $50,- 000 Each for Philippine "and Hawaiian Exhibits Asked. .- OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Feb. 10. The House commit tee on expositions gave a final hearing today on the Seattle Kxpositlon bill. Representatives Cushman and Jones, Land Commissioner Ballinirer, Major Richardson and D. A. MacKenzle, of Alaska, were heard. Congressman Jones asked that the appropriation for the Philippine and Hawaiian exhibits, be Increased to $50, 000 each, thereby increasing the bill to a total appropriation of $750,000. A poll ot the committee . shows the majority favorable, but it is expected when the' report is made that the amount will be reduced '. to ' about .$500,000. . Amends Dry Farming Bill. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Feb. 10. Senator Borah has prepared an' amendment to Senator Smoot's 810-acre dry farming bill, which provides that those locating land under the bill must bo bona fide resi dents of th state In which the land of org,(Jr? that v but K Y f.3 n' 1 k Bk IS ' -?' Special Demonstration Armour 's Extract of Beef Main Floor 3 -Day Sme of Shoes We predict large selling, for we know the values are quite without precedent. "We have gathered in one huge lot thousands of pairs of women's stylish, -serviceable Shoes, and marked them all at a price surprisingly low for three days' selling. The sale begins this morning. Included are all sorts of leathers; button ,or lace styles; shoes with light weight or heavy extension soles; every height heel from the low school heel for misses' shoes to the high Cuban effects. Shoes that supply every footwear want. Shoes that give sterling service and values from $3.50 $5.00 the pair. Your choice small sum of , , m Women 'b Low Shoes About 1000 pairs of fine oxfords in $3.50 and $4.00 grades, to be sold at once to make room for Spring numbers. In this lot, too, we offer you your choice at, pair. $3.19 SPRlNn FdnTWFA R Ma,i'y stles are here now JM.AMXyM A. UUi rrlill and more coming every day. ' This season is marked by extreme grace and comfort as regards footwear styles. Tans will be.indeed popular. We are showing them in all wanted sta ples and novehies for men or women. We're Showing Spring Suits If you've seen our Fifth-Street 'window dis play, you've had a glimpse of a charming fash ion that will be in vogue for this season 's wear in ready-made apparel. Many 'new features are noticed the most prominent being the but terfly or Japanese sleeve. Our assortment is being added to. by daily arrivals, and we are prepared' to give, the best values to be had in the city. We invite women who care to come to Portland's largest and best style salons and see the most authentic modes. ' in Cut Glass and Silverware -the best glass and OTHER ARTICLES AT SPECIAL REDUCTIONS Cuckoo Clocks, worth $4.50 each $3.50 $5.10 $7.00 Cuckoo Clocks, worth $6.50 each Cuckoo Clocks, worth $8.75 each Cuckoo Clocks, worth $12.75 each Cuckoo. Clocks,, worth $16 ea. $10.50 $12.50 Special bargains in odd pieces of decorated China and Glassware. 15c Salts and Peppers, sil- 11 ver-plated, each filed upon Is located. Senator Smoot has agreed to this amendment, thereby securing for his bill the support of both Idaho Senators. Utter to Relieve Eagleson. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Feb. 10. The President today nominated and the Senate later con firmed D. A. Utter, of Welser, to be Surveyor-General of Idaho. As soon as he qualifies he will be directed to re lieve Eagleson. Submarines Wait for Ice to Go. NEW YORK, Feb. 10. The three sub marine torpedoboats. Cuttlefish, Viper and Tarantula, which attempted to leave New York on Thursday for Newport News or some other Southern port for elaborate tests, are still in the harbor and will not leave here until the ice with which the harbor - is now filled disap pears. One of the submarines was dam aged by ice on Thursday when the at tempt to leave was made, and while. the IN j See Page 5. 1 IS F B N3 t ' v:v..y- at the remarkably d o f jl s Women's Low W o m e rt ' 8 Trench Heel Shoes"-Every pair we have in this style in the $3.50 grades. They are mostly narrow widths and small sizes. Patent or kid leath ers, and among them val ues as hieh as .fo.OO. Your ehoiee of any pair in the lot for three davs '. .$1.981 35c garments, sale price 65c garments, sale price the most artistic cuttings possible to $1.65 Candlesticks, quad- QO ruple plate, each JC Ash Trays, regular 85c values. '. OOC Spoon Trays, worth' 1 QO $3.50 each pl.I7J Sugars and Creams, tJJO Cf" worth $3.50 the pair. .pfJJ Ink Bottles, worth CO iC $2.80 pilJ Bread Trays, worth 2 9 7 Cake Baskets, worth JJI 71 $5.90 1 damages were of a minor character, it Is not thought best to run the risk of fur ther injuries. Snour In South Carolina. SPARTANBURG. S. C. Feb. 10. Spa r- Q. P. RDMMELIN & SONS 126 SECOND STREET, BET. FURRIERS Royal Ermine Neckwear and Muffs Sable and Mink Scarfs and Muffs Back Lynx, Sable Fox Scarfs, Muffs ,etc. Persian Lamb Goats JVIink Goats Russian Pony Goats . Alaska Sealskin Goats Near Seal Goats, etc. FUR R0B.ES AND RUGS Send for Catalogue HIGHEST GASH PRICE PAID FOR RAW FDRS Men's Neck w ear A striking special in the Furnishings Aisle. Enplish. squares. Aseots and flowing ends, to be tied in four-in-hands or Ascot knots. Those come in all colors or black; plain or fig ured effects; handsome neckwear in splendid qualities; worth $1.00 and $1.50 each, special now at, Cr4 each... . OUC q Shoes Ml French Heel Dress Shoes $1.98 Buy Undermuslins Now and You Save 'Twil! be to your profit to buy your season's supply right now. We've goce through the en tire stock, and every piece of muslin underwear in our stock is marked at a special price for this week's selling. From the leading factories made under sanitary conditions, of the best ma terials and daintily trimmed. No. skimpy gar ments are ever offered for sale at this store. Bet ter investigate. OQ v5C C C JJ $1.00 garments, QC sale price OiJl Arid other values in proportion. produce. The silverware' is a heavy SPECIAL BARGAINS IN DIN NER SETS THIS WEEK $16.50 Dinner Sets, f?S Ofi 100 pieces, special J0.i-) $18 Dinner Sets, 112 4Q rC pieces, special p7JJ Dinner Sets of Semi-Pnrcelain, fancy shapes, brown decorations: $4.80 values, 50-piece jQ Cf sets apo.ovj $6.40 values, 60-piece jj gQ $9 values, 100 -piece QQ $20.00 vaYuesj'ioO-'cj'l II Cfl piece sets P J.vV $S:e.':.:.w:..$i6.50 tanburg Is buried under seven inches of snow. It Is the heaviest fall In many years. It occurred last night and today. The weather le now the coldest of ths Winter ?2 deproes above zero. WASHINGTON AND ALDER Established 1870 mi '