1
m THE MORNING OR EG ONI AX,
TUESDAY, DECE3IBER 22, 1908.
COMMISSION WILL
HAVE LESS SCOPE
Judson C. Clements Discusses
Decision Allowing Harriman
Not to Answer.
PUBLICITY OFTEN REMEDY
Says Opinion Will Have Serious Ef
fect I'pnn Work or Interstate
Itoard in Conducting Inquiries
Into Various Abuses.
NEW ORLEANS.-Dec. II. Judson C.
Clements, f the Interstate Commerce
Commission, discussed the United States
Supreme Court decision which held that
E. H. Harriman did not have to answer
the Commission's questions about cer
tain stock transactions.
Jlr. Clements emphatically denied
that the Commission expected an ad
versa decision and insisted that the
Commission regarded the decision as
Important and not lightly, as has been
Stated.
"The Commission," said Mr. Clements,
"deemed its effort and position to be
clearly In the line of its duties and
within the purpose and irdent of the
law. No desire to criticize the court is
entertained, but manifestly the scope
of effective inquiry and disclosure will
be greatly hampered and narrowed by
this decision. The wholesome effects of
investigation have ofun been seen In
the dissipation of methods and prac
tices which, though unjust and even
reprehensible, had not been specifically
forbidden by law.
"There are many thoughtful persons
who believe that publicity which dis
closes any evil and indefensible prac
tice in the management of corporations
Migaged In a business which affects the
public Interest is even more efficacious
against wrongdoing than formal rules
or regulations.
"The foundation for che successful
jirofrress of the Government in the
Northern Securities case was laid In an
Investigation of this kind begun upon
an order of the Commission substan
tially similar in all respects to the one
upon which the recent Investigation of
the Harriman lines was conducted."
COSERDVE GETS STDDNGER
SOX KETCRXS FROM BEDSIDE
WITH GOOD NEW S.
Jk-Iieves He Will Be Able to lteach
Olympla. for Inauguration
as Governor.
Howard E. disprove, son of Oovernor-eli-ct
S. ?. Cosgrove, of Washington,
reached Portland Sunday on his way
back to Ills home at Pomeroy, after
spending some time with his father at
I'aso Robles Hot Springs, where the lat
ter Is making a valiant fight against the
ravages of Bright's disease. Mr. Cos
grove. Jr., speaks hopefully of his
father's condition and says he is now out
of danger unless the disease shall again
reach an acute stage.
"Recent dispatches on my father's con
dition, issued from his bedside by Saw
yer are correct." said .Mr. Cosgrove, at
the Oregon Hotel last night." "When I
left him, lie was feeling much better.
He was out of immediate danger from
this attack and unless another follows,
lie will probably continue to improve. He
was. of course, very much weakened, but
lie is resting well now and is daily be
coming stronger.
"I am hopeful that he may return to
Olympla for the inauguration, but while
he probably will be able to return, I
am of the opinion that it may not be ad
visable for him to do so. 1 to when
lie will be able to leave California for
good, I cannot say at this time."
PASO KORLES. Hot Springs. Cal.. Dec.
21. (Special.) Governor-elect Cosgrove
, 1s decidedly better today. Ha was
. dressed yesterday and remained out of
bed the greater part of the day. To
day he will be wheeled about the sun
parlor and porches. Last night he re
marked that he felt better then for the
past six months. We are all much en
couraged sbout the outcome of his con
dition and present indications point to
steady gain tn strength.
V. W. SAWYER. Director.
LABORER HEIR TO MILLIONS
ft. Louis Fa mil j to Share J 80,000,
000 Delaware Estate.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. 21. Arizona I.yle.-a
St. Lnula carpenter, and.iiis brother, Will
lam A. Lyle, a railway clerk, were In
formed yesterday that they are partners
to an eFtate In the heart of Wilmington,
Del., worth fcO.OOO.OM.
The estate was originally owned by a
German baron named Christopher Spring
er, who cam a to America over a century
ago. He leased the property to various
persons and died without leaving a will.
A sister of the baron was the grand
mother of the Lyle brothers. The lease
expired last January.
Mrs. George M. McCollum, who runs a
candy store in Alton, 111., U also an
heir to the estate.
PORK AND BEANS POISON
'ainily of Six Made Sick by Tto
inaines. It Is Believed.
KANSAS CITY. Mo.. Dec. . II. The
family of N- S. Richardson, consisting
of six persons, became violently ill
yesterday after eating pork and beans
for their dinner at their home In Kan
sas City. Kan.
It is believed that the pork con
tained ptomaines. Three members of
the family soon became unconscious.
Two others are seriously ill.
Only one member, a boy 16 years
old. was able to notify the neighbors
and physicians were summoned. Jlr.
Itiehardson is S3 years old and his
wife 7 4.
CIGAR STORE IS HELD UP
Two Koblx-is Empty Cash Register
of $20 fin First Street.
Two unmarked men held up and robbed
tie cigar store of W. P. i'razer, at 2i04 j
First street at midnight Sunday night, se
curing the contents of the cash register,
which amounted to about fS. and then
made their escape by leisurely walking off
down the street. One of the men was
armed and covered the ciar dealer, while
the other opened and ransacked the cash
register.
The robbery was coolly and cleverly
executed. The man w::a ihe gun walked
into the store, while his companion stood
at the floorway commanding a view of
the street. The robber Inside asked for a
package of tobacco. The storekeeper
turned to a showcase and selected the
brand asked for and returned to find
himself looking into the gleaming barrel
of a loaded revolver. The robber spoke
In a whisper. "Put up your hands," said
lie. "and don't you make a sound If you
value vour . life." He held the weapon
close to his body so that any chance
pedestrian who might look into the store
would not be able to see it. The "look
out" then ran inside and took the money.
The storekeeper was backed into a rear
room and the robbers departed.
Captain Slover was notified immediately
by telephone and he dispatched Sergeant
Kienlen and Detectives Annundson and
Johnson to the scene. The description
they received is as follows: Number 1,
about 5 feet 11 Inches, dark complexion,
with black hair and eyes and mustache,
and was dressed in a black suit with a
black soft hat. No. 2. about 5 feet 7
inches, clean-shaven, light complexion and
dressed in a light-colored short overcoat
of light weight and a black derby hat.
SCHOOL FAY GET CHILDREN
COritT CONSIDERING FATE OF
COl'XT BOXES OFFERIXG.
Holds Lengthy Examination of Lit
tle Ones to See If They Are
Fit for Sclrool HI.
PARIS, Dec. 21. The court before
which the suit of Count Bonl de Castel
lane for he transference of Ms thres
children from the charge of their mother,
Princess de Saga, to the care of the Mar
quise de Castellane, has been conducted.
Is now considering the advisability of
ordering the children placed in a high
school, where they shall remain for a
stated period.
With that object the three judges con
stituting the court and a representative
of the public prosecutor yesterday sum
moned the three children and questioned
them at some length. The examination
was directed toward ascertaining whether
the children were physically and men
tally fitted for school life.
FAMOUS JOURNALIST DEAD
Major Orlando Smith Founded the
American Press Association.
NBW YORK, Dec. 21. Major Orlando
J. Smith, founder, president and general
manager of the American Press Associa
tion since 1SS2, died at his home in Dobbs
Ferry tonight. Major Smith had been 111
since September, at which time he was
operated upon for cancer of the stomach,
but throughout bis illness he retained
his Interest in daily events.
Major Smith was a prominent figure in
American Journalism for 40 years. Few
men were better known in the newspaper
world. After active service in the Civil
War, In which he rose from the rank of
private to Major, Major Smith became
editor of the Kxpress, Terre Haute. Ind.,
removing the paper in 1S78 to Chicago. In
1S2 he founded the American Press As
sociation. By bis writings on religion, philosophy
and economics. Major Smith won a high
place among American thinkers. His
works have attracted Uie attention of
thinkers in three continents.
HEINZE STILL HAS MONEY
Gives Dinner to Actresses With
$100-BilI Favors at Plates.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21. That Fritz Au
gustus Heinze still has plenty of money
Is not doubted by those who attended a
dinner given to actresses last Saturday
night In the upper room at Rector's Rest
aurant, at which Heinze presided. It
cost $150 per plate, and in addition a
lino-bill was given to each of the women.
These bills were put in walnuts. When
each actress cracked the nut that she
found beside her plate she found a tight
little $100-wad therein. Virginia Marshall,
Eva Francis and Mary Anderson were
among those present. Carlo Warfield, a
rich resident of Butte, and Reuben Don
nelly came from Montana to enjoy the
dinner.
According to accounts, the fun became
fast and furious and champagne corks
popped in lively fashion. The women
gave exhibitions. Dinner began about
midnight and ended at 4 A. M.. Sunday.
Then the party took automobiles and
went to a ball at Tuxedo Hall, where
they had more jollity.
HARRIMAN IS INDISPOSED
Magnate Confined to Xew York
Home With Bilious Attack. -
NEW YORK. Dec. 21. E. H. Harri
man is at the Fifth Avenue home recov
ering from a bilious attack. His phy
sician. Dr. William G. Lyne, said to
night: "Mr. Harriman had a severe bilious at
tack, but he is all right now. He was
not seriousjy 111 at all, merely a touch of
biliousness no danger at all."
Charles G. Tegthoff, Mr. Harrlman's
secretary, said:
"There has been nothing unusual the
matter with Mr. Harriman. He Is not
ill at all. While he has not been to the
office for a few days that Is nothing un
usual. He will not be at his office again
until after the first of the year."
BANQUET- GIVEN RUSSELL
Honored by Japanese With Decora
tion From Emperor.
NEW YORK. Dec. 21. Raron Takahlra.
Japanese Ambassador, presided at a din
ner given last night at the Hotel Astor
by Japanese Consul-General Midzuno and
other prominent members of the Japanese
Society, to Lindsie Russell, vice-president
of the society.
Mr. Russell was presented with a lov
ing cup as a testimonial of his efforts
in furthering friendly relations between
the United States and Japan, and with
the Order of the Rising 'Sun, third de
gree, conferred on him by the Japanese
government In recognition of his serv
ices. BONAPARTE DELAYS SUIT
Has Xot Yet Taken Action Against
Puliucr, of World.
BALTIMORE, Md.. Deo. 21. Attorney
General Bonaparte, speaking last night of
the suit which the President has urged
against Joseph Pulitzer, of the New York
World, said that It is still under con
sideration and no definite line of action
has been agreed upon.
NO INSURANCE- HAD Hi . i 1
Government Trusts Fire De
partment in Panama.
$10,250,000 IN BUILDINGS
Isthmian Canal Commission Owns
83S8 Structures, Mostly of Light
Construction, but Has Xo Safe
guard Against Fire Loss.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 21. On the
many million dollars worth of buildings
owned by the United States in the
Panama Canal Zone not one cent of
Insurance is carried.
The Government has spent $10,250,000
in buildings in the Zone, which amount
takes no. account of the value of the
buildings purchased from the French,
both in the Canal Zone and the Re
public of Panama, nor value of the
property in all the buildings, including
the large amount of stores. The only
protection against Are the Government
has for these buildings scattered along
a line 50 miles in length. Is in precau
tionary measures and in the fire de
partment, which has been developed to
a splendid state of efficiency. In every
large village companies for safeguard
ing the Government's property against
fire have been organized.
In all there are 3338 buildings owned
by the Isthmian Canal Commission, and
with but few exceptions, these are of
very light construction.
Frequent inspection is made by a
paid fireman in all buildings and in
public service buildings, such as hotels
and clubhouses, the inspection is made
at least three times a week. Regula
tions forbidding the collection of in
flammable material in or near buildings
are strictly enforced.
Heavy showers which fall almost
dally from May to January are favor
able to fire protection, but during the
remaining four months there is little
rain and the frame buildings become
very dry. Notwithstanding this; fires
are no more frequent in the dry than
in the rainy season.
rabbi wise mm mis
COMMEXDS HIS SETTLE MEXT
WORK OX EAST SIDE.
Reads Letter Rrom Roosevelt In
Which President Displays
Deep Interest. .
NEW YORK, Dec. 21. The work which
is being done in the Jacob Rils settle
ment on the East Side, was warmly
commended last night by Dr. Stephen
S. Wise, rabbi of the Free Synagogue,
who, in an address delivered at the set
tlement, supplemented his warm per
sonal commendation of Mr. Rils with the
reading of a letter to the settlement
chairman from President Roosevelt. The
President's letter follows:
May I. through you. extend my hearty
good will to the little Jewish boys and girls
who on Punday evening are to meet at the
Rils settlement? I wish that I could be
present. In view of the fact that it is to
take the form of a Maecabean festival; for,
as you know, the fine loyalty and valiant
achievements of the Maccabees have always
made them favorite heroes of mine. It is
a good thing that Jewish boys and girls
should keep their pride in and admiration
for their own heroes of early days; and such
pride and admiration. Instead of hindering
them, will help them to the friendliest and
most brotherly relations with all their fel
low Americans. Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Dr. Wise said that Jacob Rils' unsel
fish desire to do good to grown persons
and children, regardless of creed and
without an attempt at proselyting, had
given him (the rabbi) a new conception
of Chrisitanlty. "
POMPEII FOUND
ARIZON A EXCAVATIONS REVEAL
BURIED CITY.
"Scat of Montezmna" Found In
Room of Massive House Ruins
Are Very Extensive.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 21. An American
Pompeii is gradually beinfr brought to
light, according to the annual report of
Charles R Walcott, secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution.
Under a Bpeclal Congressional appro
priation, the work of excavating a pre
historic buried city at Casa Granda, near
Florence, Ariz., has been conducted by
Dr. J. Walter Fowkes. Already a number
of structures have been discovered, but
the largest one excavated during th,e year
was a building 200 feet long with 11
rooms, the massive walls enclosing a
plaza.
In the central room there is a seat
called by the Pima Indians "The Seat
of Montezuma." The ruins at Casa
Granda were found to be very much more
extensive than was anticipated. '
DARING BRIDGE PLANNED
Pennsylvania Will Build Three-Mlle
Structure to Lonjr Island.
NEW YORK. Dec. 21. After the Penn
sylvania Railroad has advanced fur
ther with its terminal station and other
improvements In this city, work will
be started on a bridge from Point Mor
ris, suburb of New York in Queens
County, to Long Island.
The bridge is planned in many re
spects to be one of the most daring and
remarkable engineering structures ever
proposed. With the approaches it will
be three miles long and span the Hell
Gate ship channel with an enormous
arch 1000 feet in the clear. This entire
bridge, except the piers for the arch,
will be of steel, having an estimated
weight of 80,000 tons.
WIFE-MURDERER HANGED
Killed Spouse When She Refused to
Give J 11 ni Money.
WETHERSF1ELD. Conn.. Dec. 21.
John Zet, who killed his wife and
granddaughter at their home in Rock
vllle on August 4 last, was hanged In
the State Prison here early yesterday
morning. He committed the crime when
angered at his wife's refusal to give
him nioney.
Store Will Be
Open Evenings
Until Christmas
PHENOMENAL PRICINGS OF, PRACTICAL PRESENTS
Believing that price and variety of appropriate, sensible gifts are the most convincing arguments within our
power to offer, we have arranged for the last three days before Christmas a series of special sales of suitable
Holiday merchandise, such as was never before offered Christmas shoppers. We mention a few items of interest
below. And furthermore, our charge customers can, upon request, have this week's purchases charged to their
January accounts, payable February 1.
' Silverf ield's Furs as Christmas Gifts
Special Reductions Prevail Throughout Our Fur Depart
ment on High-Grade Dependable Furs
When you consider our low prices, we ask you to consider our high qualities relatively. FUR FOR FUR, FIN
ISH FOR FINISH, and STYLE FOR STYLE, you'll find our furs marked always at the lowest prices.
CPrriAl ATTFIMTTON HIVFN
3 r 11 1 A Y jJl 1 , , i r rU )Zn rVr!
TO OUT-OF-TOWN CUSTOMERS
Christmas Jewelry
at Bargain Figures
Never were the gTeat jewelry and silver
ware sections so filled with such beautiful
Gift Goods as they are now. From among
myriads we offer these items ALL AT
REDUCED PRICES.
Extra Specials from the Jewelry Dept.
Sterling Silver Toilet Articles, sp'l 49
Regular 75c values
Sterling Silver Toilet Articles, sp'l 98
Regular $1.25-$1.50 values.
Ladies' Mesh Bags, fancy cases and card
cases, in both gold and silver; specially
priced from $2.25 up to 35.00
Beautiful assortment of imported Belt
Pins and Belt Buckles, special priced for
today 49, 63S 98 and . $1.39
High-class Brooches, Veil Pins, Hat Pins,
Shirtwaist Sets, Cuff Links, Necklaces
and Combs, from 23 up.
SUSPECT IS TAKEN
Sheriff's Office Sure Prisoner
Is Trainrobber.
LOOT IN HIS POSSESSION
CIar Case Said to Be Made Against
Man Under Arrest Officers' Kx-
pect to Arrest H's Con fed-
crates in a Short Time.
By the arrest Sunday of a man
who had some of the loot In his pos
session. Sheriff Stevens is confident he
has caught one of the three men im
plicated in the holdup of the O. R. &
N. train near Clarnio Thursday night.
Deputy Sheriff Archie Leonard and
Detective J. 'J. Fitzgerald, of th O. R.
& N. Company staff, made the arrest.
Some of the rackages taken from the
express car of the train was found In
the man's possession and the case
against him is said to be conclusive.
Because of the facf that officers hope
to catch nls two confederates, his
name, together with many other de
tails, was withheld by Sheriff Stevens
last night.
Two other arrests are looked for
witnln the next 24 hours.' Officers
are on the trail of the other two rob
bers but up to the hour of going to
press this morning, their capture had
not been effected. Another man, who
will brt held as a witness, was arrested
by the ofticers yesterday. and his
identity, too. is concealed. It is
thought he can tell something of the
movements of the suspect under ar
rest. The prisoner Is held at the County
Jail where he is denied access to any
one from outside and is kept separ
ated from the other prisoners. Mem
bers of the train crew who were the
victims of the train robbers last week
will be taken to the Jail today and
given an opportunity of Identifying
the suspect.
Deputy Sheriff Beatty and Detec
tives Wood and Plover, of the O. R. &
N. Company, have been working with
the officers who made the arrest yes
terday ever since the night of the
train robbery and have been untiring
in their efforts to capture the robbers.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAT
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablete.
Druggista refund money If It falla to cure.
E. W. GROVE'S signature la on each boi. 23c
Finest stock fitted cases and bags.
Harris Trunk Co., 132 6th, opp. Ore-Koniac.
Many special price offerings which you ought
not to miss seeing before you decide to buy.
We mention two specials of interest:
THIS BEAUTIFUL SET, AS ILLUSTRAT
ED, consisting of Throw and Muff, in
Best Alaska Mink... 49.50
Japanese Mink S 19.50
Brook Mink $12.00
French Coney T $8.00
This Beautiful Neckpiece, as illustrated, in
Alaska Mink $9.oO
Japanese Mink $4.75
Brook Mink $3.00
French Coney $2.00
Take advantage of the radical reductions now
in progress throughout our Fur Department.
WE HAVE FURS FOR THE BABY.
WE HAVE FURS FOR THE MISS.
WE HAVE FURS FOR THE MOTHER.
WE HAVE FURS FOR THE GRAND
MOTHER. ALL SPECIALLY PRICED FOR XMAS.
Dainty Holiday
Neckwear
A bewildering assortment of new and novel ideas,
garnered from the style centers of Europe and New
York as follows:
Irish Crochet Stocks, S2.50, $3.50, $5.00,
$7.50.
Fancy Lace Stocks, 50S 75S 1.00, $1.50.
Dainty Embroidered Stocks, 25S 50S 75tf, $1
Hand-embroidered and Lace Jabots, 35S 50?,
75, $1.00.
Irish Crochet Jabots, 75S $1.00, $1.50.
Embroidered Linen Collars, 25 C, 50cS
Irish Lace Collars, $2.25, $3.00.
Dainty Embroidered Top Collars, 25c.
Embroidered Ties, 25S 50, 75.
Fancy Evening Scarfs, $1.75, $2.25, $3, $5.
MERE
XMA
Good Place to
Amon the many useful,
.
UMBRELLA
STANDS
YOUR
CREDIT
IS
GOOD
Branch
LADIES'
DESKS
Cor. Fourth and Morrison Sts.
We ship -Furs on approval and prepay express
charges; and there will be no expense to you if goods
shouldproveunsatisfactory. Send in your order today
Saving's on Christmas
Handkerchiefs
Hundreds of dozens of ladies' and
children's fine embroidered, hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, also pretty
lace Handkerchiefs; plain, others
with initials; regular values to 50c,
at 29
Children's Handkerchiefs
In Pretty Boxes.
SPECIALLY PRICED AT 19 22c
Sjpflllip
Save Money on
lasting Christmas gifts to
attention are:
ROCKERS
For Old and Young
TABLES
Center, Dining and Library
DRESSERS and
DRESSING TABLES
LIBRARY TABLES AT $7.50
An Elegant Present for the Home,
All genuine quartered, oak, with beautiful polished
finish; exceptionally good, at $7.50
Many others of corresponding value.
Office Opposite Postoffice,'
- Our New Fur
Catalogue
Mailed Free
Mail Orders Promptly-Filled
111
Dainty Aprons
AS
Christmas Gifts
An attractive line of fancy Tea
Aprons, in plain lawn and cross
barred dimity, at 25
Swiss Embroid'd Aprons
Beautiful Swiss embroidered
Aprons, with pocket and bow; sev
eral different styles; specially
priced at 49
MERRY
XMAS
Xmas Shoppii
which we wish to call your
CABINETS
Music and China
WE SAVE
$800.00
A MONTH
On Rent Alone.
St. John
MORRIS
CHAIRS