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TIIE irORSIXG OKEGOXIAX, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1909. rrr- - "-i - iwn - - - - : . , j ...... .. II. - - . " -W TT 7 Tl m4 i 1 ff AiJ r LET GOVERNMENT DEAL WITH JAPS Roosevelt Appeals to Solons, ' Saying He Seeks What They Desire. NO MORE JAP SETTLERS Telegram to Speaker Stanton Puts Argument Against State Action Forcibly Bills Would ' Violate Treaties. (Continued From FIrat PM ) dent and Congress it can be made entirely efficient. Doing "What California Vanta. "I am sure that the sound Judgment of the people of California will support you. Mr. Speaker, in your efforts. Let roe re peat that at present we are actually doing the very thing which the people of Cali fornia wish to be done, and to upsot the arrangement under which this is being dona can do no good and may do harm. If in the next year or two the figures of immigration prove that the aiTuiigemnt which has worked so successfully during the last six months Is n) longer working successfully, then there would be ground for grievance and for the reversal by the National Government of its policy. But at present the policy Is working well and until it works ba.lly It would be a g-ave misfortune, to change it, and. when changed. It can only bo changed effec tively by the National Government. Only Kalm Racks Koosevelt, During the day the entire California deleirAtlnn in the House with the ex ception of Mr. McLachlan met at lunch eon and discussed tne Japanese situation Mr. Kahn was the only member In at tendance who manifested an Inclination to support the Administration in its at titude toward state action on tne japan ese question. It was apparent that wJiile the delegation was disposed to be con servative, its sympathies were largely with California's efforts to keep Japanese out by means of state legislation if It was not done by the action of the Fed eral Government. Members of the delegation declare that large numbers of Japanese are corn In Into the United States by way of Mexk-o and Canada. The House delega tion generally supports Senator Perkins in his attitude on the question or Jap anese exclusion. Lane Stands By Roosevelt. After the conference at the White House, Mr. Lane said: "I have read the President's state ment on the Japanese question, and I think he Is following the line of policy that will work out for the best interest of the Pacific Coast. This is not a nArtisan question, but one Involving treat National one. and I believe that only the National Government can deal adequately with it. To my per sonal knowledge the President has been endeavoring- for the last two years to neet the demand of our people in the most effective manner. I believe his nolicv has been a success thus far. It demands a longer test, and state co operation is necessary to achieve the result we all desire. " J am in favor of the exclusion of Japanese laborers so as to avoid an other race question in this country which Is inevitable If they come in. think the President's method of reach ing this result is practical and will prove more effective than more aggres sive and radical measures at this time- As a labor leader in San Francisco re i-entlv said: 'We are in favor of ex clusion and not of reprisal." "I am lor standing by the President, because his policy lias been one of Na tional Importance and International good feeling;." 1EXAT ANTI-JAP AXESE ACTIOX California Solons Appeal to Congress Durinjr Brief Interim. SACRAMENTO. Cal., Feb. 8. Only five Senators favored agitation of the antl Japanese question when the matter was railed un this morning by Marc Anthony, of San Francisco. The Senate decided by a vote of C3 to 6 to defer until next Thursday its action upon the report of the committee on ex ectitive communications advising against legislation aimed at the Japanese. Senator J. P. Sanford Introduced a Joint resolution asking Congress to Include Jap anese In the provisions of the Geary exclu slon act. The resolution reads: Ask Congress to Clmngo Act. Whereas. The recent attimrte of some California officials and others In liluh uthoritv. ha clven the people of the :at ern states and the t'nited States icenera.ll- a wrnnz tmnresslnn as to the real sentiment oi tlie people of the TacUic Cctist relative to the Japanese question; and. Where. We think it right and proper that tha dccdIo of thla ceur.try should h advined as to our true poaitlca oa that fiiirlnn. therefore ha It. Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of the Ktata of California jointly. Tha we are unalterably opped to further Japaneae Immigration, and urfre our llep':esentattve In Centres. to extend the provisions of the Crarr exclusion art. so as to Include Japa nese." Coreans. Hindus and all other Asiatic races. Bo It further Resolved. That iva condemn the propo sition to naturalize the Japanese and extend the elective franchise to the alien-born of ' that rare as being inimical to the welfare of the American people. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to our representatives la Congress by the Secretary of the Senate, - Approve Appeal to People. Senator Anthony's bill providing for rubmtlting to the voters at the next state election the question of permitting or pro hibiting Asiatic Immigration was favor ably reported this morningi by the com mittee on labor. Senator Eilward J. "Wolfe started a movement for repeal or amendment of the Cartwright anti-trust law passed two yeass ago. he introduced a resolution calling for the appointment of three Sen ators to Investigate tne -steaany increas ing cost of living in California.'? JAPAN" LIKES ARBITRATION unwelcome if the rights of Japanese sub jects in America are too far encroached upon. "The determination of Japan to main tain peace and to have none but an amic able adjustment of all controversies be came more than ever apparent in official circles here today when it was disclosed that arbitration is the policy of the Jap anese government. "If. through the action oi wece-m Matures, the treaty rightfl of Japanese shall be violated and the American Gov ernment is not able to enforce treaty ob ligations on account oi me ....... svstem of Government in our country, it Is senii-officially announced that the To klo government will propose to the United States that the questions at iesue be sub mitted to the international ruun i o -. T).a unfile. Whether or not the Vnlted States Government would as sent to such submission Is another ques tion not to be determined until the need arises, which It is hoped never will bo. 11 won J ' ' - j .-. , -Ritich .rovernntent is-much alarmed over the fierceness of the anti- Japanese sentiment rue among toe ynvi, . cL.hl. Arnrinssador Brvce OI rvriiinn .. - - has been informed that the situation there is threatening and tnat omDrcano m vio lence against the 'Aniatics are considered probable. The Ambassador is In constant touch with his government and it thus ap pears that England as well as America, has a Japanese question o.. "EW YORK DOES XOT APPROVE Thinks California Is rsnrplng Fed eral Power on Japanese Matter. ALBANY. N. T.. Feb. 8.-That the contemplated legislation in California relative to the Japanese is Inadvisable and that California's grievance, if any, ehould be submitted to the State De- tmrtment at Washington, was the sub stance ef a resolution introduced tonight by Assemblyman C. N. toin, oi iew i York. The resolution, wmcn went uvc. under the rules until next week, says in part: "" . . ' "The Assembly of the State of New York considers that the proposed l.-gis-l.ilnn la b. usjr na t ion of the Federal powers, and further that the Department of State of the l mien mates, in this body has the utmost conlldenoc. is ab'.o to cope with and dispose of the questions Involved to the sausiacnon ui and with honor to all parties concerned." MINISTERS JOIX IX PROTEST Methodists and Baptists Object to California Anti-Jap Action.' LOS ANGELES. Feb. 8. The Method ist and Baptist ministers of Southern California, at a meeting in this city today, adopted resolutions protesting against the anti-Japanese legislation now pending at Sacramento. The posi tion in the matter of President Roose- elt and Governor Glliett ana i-petiKvi Stanton is indorsed, ana it is uupt-u that the entire matter win do oieu down." . The resolutions adopted by tne bap tist churchmen say the exclusion of the Japanese from the public schools o California is an unjust discrimination against this worthy class oi peopic .nni.rninir nrnona: us. and urgenti re quests the Legislature to "set us right before Japan and me un great question." JAPAN IS MORE IRRITATED Affairs Worse Than AVhen Agitation First Began, nvivm Feb. S (Special.) There are constantly increasing signs that the anti- Japanese agitation in tne I mien .nai" Is beginning to aff-ct the Japanese at titude, of mind. Tho Nichi Niciii. re garded as a moderate newspaper, im presses- the opinion that affairs are worse than when the emigration qun" first raised. Even if Japan should haul clown its colors, says tne i-nm -., and totally Interdict emigration to Amer ica, the Injury to sentuneni oetneeii n. xutinnci would not be healed. Of course, Japanese do not ikiipvr mat the agitation in California ana jNevaua represents the intelligent opinion of the whole Nation. Nevertheless the con- nnc-irlm- liurts lllO lecilllKS ui sensitive Japanese. MESSAGES RATTLE ' STAXTOX Telegrama From Roosevelt Greatly Excite California Legislator. T.OS ANGF.LE3. Feb. R.-Speaker eimn of the State Assembly, received another lengthy telegram from President Roosevelt today on the subject of Jap anese legislation by the California Leg islature, but he declined to make pub lic its contents. In reply to a question rt.nibi7 the President's telegram, he .rird eitid that ho could not niako any thing of the kind public without the President's sanction, and later deniea that lie had received any such message frnm the President. "You understand, " the Speaker said, "th.at I deny absolutely that I have re ceived any message whatever from Pres ident Roosevelt today. INSURGENTS RUDY FOR WAFi OF'. CHAIR Power of Speaker of. House to Be Radically Curtailed by Changes. , EXPECT DEMOCRATIC AID Congressmen Opposed to Present System Would Have Speaker but a Mere Figurehead, Shorn -of All His Power. WASHINGTON. Feb. 8. The House "In surgents," who are agitating a change in the rules governing that body, will intro duce a resolution tomorrow providing for radical changes which are proposed to limit the power of the 9iaker. The resolution will be signed and Jointly Introduced by all of those who have come out against the present rules, and these claim that many more have expressed their Intention of helping the movement. Because of the plank in the Democratic platform In the recent Presidential carn Daicn which pledged the party in favor of a change in the rules of the House, the "insurgents" are counting on the aid or the minority members, although tney claim that no effort to Join forces has been made. -. The chaiures proposed by the resolution would make It Impossible for the Speaker to be a member of any stanaing or con ference committee. The Speaker is now member of the committee on rulos, to which the resolution will be referred. It also takes from the Speaker power to ap point the standing committees, tins power being given to a committee on rules and committees. The latter committee is cre ated, to consLst of 15 members, nine or whom shall belong to the party having a majority. The members will be selected ecording to geographical groups oi tuc states. The memoers irom eacn siojij shall select their representation on the committee on rules and committees. Tuesday of each week is set aside as "calendar Ti?sday." for consideration of the business of the various standing com mittees, consisting of bills which have been previously reported. Sees In It Easy Way Out of Pa cific Coast Troubles- CHICAGO. Feb. 8. The Record-Herald today prints the following on the anti- Japanese asltation from a special corre spondent at Washington, under date of U'ohnifirv 7: "Arbitration is Japan's solution for all he ouestions which may be raised be tween that nation and the United States i .i,. ..-tion of state legislatures on tho Taeifio ("Oast. Thi is Jawn'i answer to the theory that trouble with the United States Is lm ,ir,r,t and that even war would not be NEBRASKA TAKES A IIAXD Bill Introduced In Legislature to Segregate Jap Laborers. LINCOLN. Neb., Feb. S. P.epresentative Jerry Howard, or Pouglns County, today Introduced In tho Hotisn of Representa tives a bill to pegregato Japanese and Chi nese laborers from white workmen. The measure provides that the Japanese and Chinese must not work in company with white men nnd must not bo employed in the same building. Howard says his bill was evolved to eradicate conditions, existing in South Omaha, where Japanese laborers are em- Lployed in the packing-houses. Xcvada Will Smother Anti-Japs. CARSON, Nev., Feb. 8. In the Xe vada Legislature this moning the As sembly bill prohibiting Japanese and Chinese from acquiring land or acting as corporation agents came to the Sen ate, This' body, instead of referring the measure to the foreign relations committee, as was done In the Assem bly, placed it in the hands of the Judi ciary along with the anti-Japanese resolution. Either the bills will sleep In this committee or be reported un favorably. WHITEWASH LAMP BOARD Montana Body All Right, According to Investigators. HELENA, Mont.., Feb. 8. The State t .nH Hoard Investigation by tne legu-ia itteo is practically ended. The charges against the members of the Board have been founded on hearsay in most instances. The committee has ad journed subject to the call of the chair man. Nothing of interest has been de veloped during the entire hearing and nothing has Implicated the members of the Board in any wrongdoing. LAWS FOR SAFETY AT SEA President Sends Report on Revised Code to Senate. WASHINGTON, Feb. S. President Roosevelt sent to the Senate today the report of a commission appointed by him to make an examination of the laws enacted for .the better security of life at sea, with a view to their better adaptation. The report recommends a systematic rearrangement and codifica tion of existing laws, together with such changes as experience and present day conditions seem to require. The commission is composed of Rear Admiral Marix. of the Navy; C. A. Earl, Solicitor of the Department of Com merce and Labor: George Uhler, Super vising Inspector-General of the Steamboat-Inspection Systen), and Command er W. S. Smith, of the Navy. It Is proposed by the commission to recognize the marine inspeotion law so as to include all types of vessels, end to rearrange salaries In order to get a better class of men. All steam and motor vessels carrying passengers for hire, and steam and motor vessels of more titan 35 feet be tween perpendiculars. are included among the vessels that require Inspec tion bv this service. Instead of limit ing to sailing vessels of 700 gross tons that are to be inspected, all sailing vessels of :i00 gross tons are to be in spected, and such sailinir vessels of 50 gross tons or over which carry passen gers for hire are to be included. One provision of the bill requires that all lifeboats shall be fitted so as to, enable them to . be launched In less than two minutes. An efficient wireless telegraph appa ratus on board certain vessels Is required. CLAIMS POWER FOR SEXATE Rayner Moves Resolution Asserting ' Authority Over Departments. WASHINGTON. Feb. S.jx resolution was introduced in the Senate today by Ravner. declaring that the Senate has power to compel obedience to any sum mons of the Senate and also the giving of testimony and the production of doc uments by witnesses wnen summonea. The resolution Included In its declaration of power in such matters "ail civil or licers of the United States." . It was or dered to lie on the tible. Change Bremerton Plans. . WASHINGTON. Feb. 8. Changes In the plans and specifications for the new naval hosnltul at the Puget Sound naval station at Bremerton, w asn.. lor wnicn jioo.uv has been appropriated, have been made alter consultation with medical officers, and new bids are, about to be opened by the Navy Department for its construc tion. The changes will provide for a hospital containing' loO beds and will permit of an extension of the.build ing when necessity requires. . President WantJ Wireless. WASHINGTON. Feb. 8. The House gave virtually the entire session to the consideration of bills pertaining to the District of Columbia. A message from the President was read recommending a law requiring ocean going vessels to be equipped with wire less telegraph apparatus. Free Delivery for Ashlund. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Feb. 8. Representative Hawley, who has been urging the. establishment of free delivery at Ashland, was today informed by the Postofflcee Department that service will be Inaugurated about June 1. Letter-carriers will be appointed in tho interim. Itevold mt Cold Steel. v-,, ritr Vone." said three Fisher, doe- Detroit, tor to .mi.-.. -"- - - . . Mich., suffering fro.n trouble, lies In an nitration. T hen I used Dr King's New Life Pills, she wrnes "liM wholly cured." They pre vent Appendicitis, cure Constipation. Headache. 2'oc at all druggists. More Time to Build Alaska Roads. WASHINGTON. Feb. 8. The House committee on territories agreed to extend for one year the time In which the Alaska Short Line on Iliamna Peninsula and the Alaska Central between Seward and Fair banks may be completed. Executive Sesaton on Crum. WASHINGTON. Feb. 8 After a very brief legislative session today the Senate closed its doors and devoted the day to a further consideration of the nomina tion of W. D. Crum to he collector of the customs for the port of Charleston, S. C. Let Alaska Teachers Arrest. WASHINGTON. Feb. 8. The House commitee on territories today reported a Remnant Sale EmbrjTries Remnant cleanTup of many short lengths, good patterns and ex ceptionally fine materials. Blind or openwork designs, edge3 and insertions, widths 9 to 18 inches; materials fine Swiss or batiste; values to $1.00 the yard; today only, the yard, for. Corset Cover Embroideries 17 inch width, nainsook material, elaborate patterns, regular vals. to $1.23 yard, choice Had for Much Less - . - 49c . 68c Valentines This, is without question Portland's preferred supply center for valentine needs. Remember your friends in graceful manner for Valen tine Day, and choose your remembrances at this store. Dress.Goodi sJ Materials suitable for children's Dresses, Shirtwaist Suits, Sepa rate Skirts or Spring Tailored Gowns; values up to $2.50 the yard; on sale today at 72c Hornefittings to Be 9 9 When All Odd S r a rr x L Lots re ruriuei Reduced in Price Art Pieces A sale in our Carpet and Drapery Shop that presents unparalleled savings to the economical seeker after good home-fiunishing-s. CLUNY LACE CURTAINS "White or Arabian, good full size, fine variety of designs, excellent values; underpriced like this: Regular $3.50 values, per pair $2.6a Regular $5.00 values, per pair 3.6o Regular $7.50 values, per pair $5.35 Regular $12.50 vals., per pair $9-35 And intermediate values bargainized in the same proportion. SILKOLINE COVERED COMFORTS Fine white cotton filled, PI jC varn tied: $2.00 values, for.QhUJ -.T-i-ncj a urn inms RAT.F. nf white enameled Beds, very fine grade, brass trimmed, strongly made, with heavy con- QC full or i size, $11.50 vals. .y I iUU in v i iwii.T, v t . . , , . c t G! c rycr t-. i rf.-ni r.n T,,.1., ). ciutoial nw nrice OI OHlV S o. 4 iteguuir Ti-.tw j-u, Hi mv, ,Fwv... i - - - - f.-. t-. i . J.1 4 r;n T,l or tha ononis! low nrice 01 OnlV iO t iii nn Ticic ot tlip npci;il low nrice ot only A J.iO i ... io r.n T tha cniwul ow nrice OI OnlV I w.iivl neguiar ifio.w.urua. ot t..v, o,.. v.... - , - . - Regular $21.00 Beds, at the special low price of only fclb.UU MEDIUM AND SMALL-SIZED RUUS wool aouoie-iaceu Smyrna Rugs, size 30x60 inches; regular $2.25 value. M 0 r o tho oY,prtinniillv low nrice of only, each...UliwU A -better grade of Smyrna Rug. 30x60 inches; $2.7o PI QC value, at the exceptionally low price of only, each. .. .(JhJU c;,o 3Kv7-. 3 75 value, at low price of only, each oo BEST ROYAL SMYRNA RUGS 30x60 ; regular M Q -, i ..4. rwion nf rmlv ULlU t-.(J vauie, at i-v- ----- . , -to : ,,,,i., ,. i:. mi vjihie. tor onlv. each. .;.. riize ooxij, iui;iiri -i-- -- --- -- . , , u;,a o,.if tnnhes- reemlar $3.25 value, for only, each. -$..bt AXMLNSTER RUGS Best grade. 30x60 inches; reg- PI ularly worth $5.00 each; special today for low price. JJiJiJ FINE ROYAL WILTON RUGS Size 36x63, exqui- Pf "7C t.i.. T.t;fi oftPt-n rich material, reg. $0 value AJUi I W Sll.t'IV Utrtiuuui , In the second-floor Art Needle work Section; a splendid line of Centerpieces, stamped on tine quality linen, in conventional or floral designs; 27-inch size; regu lar 75c value, on sale at JJQp the low price of only, each..-TWU Free Embroidery Les sons Daily. Black Silks Staple Silks of all sorts; all of the leading weaves, in any wanted width," bargainized like this : The $1.00 grade for only... 851 The $1.25 grade for only SljKS The $1.50 grade for only $123 The $1.75 grade for onlyJlS The $2.00 grade for onIy$1.59 The $2.5,0 grade for only $1.98 Table Linen Ml odd lines of soiled and mussed Linens are on sale for Remnant Week at prices even smaller than duriii" the tremendous Clearance Sale " Xw, odd lots must go quickly, and $4.00 pattern Table Cloths are priced at only $J.Oo Worth $4.75 per yard, for $3.9; Worth $5.50 per yard forjjyjja Worth $7.00 per yard for $595 J Worth $0.00 per yaiJorTSS ( Suits The are made of chiffon broad cloth, fancy suitings qndfmesegesL The trimmings are decidedly artistic and are appliedj JWloISWaTus- $Sts$STTKl $75' EPtionally greatbargams C 'm. T7 I models, strictly tailored styles, a lot of fourth LeSS SUltS rOUrttt L,eSS y2-ofyine chiffon broadcloths, best shades, at $30Vals.,spcnaliT0valt $40 vals., sPSl at $30 $68.50 vals1LjpcJJSL37 r Remnant Sale Shoes Women's $5 Shoes $1.50 Yesterday was a busy time in our Shoe Section, and today the sale continues. With new bargains added and more peo ple familiar with the tremen dous values offered, extra salesmen will be busier still. It is a vigorous clean-up of all narrow widths, small sizes and brokenhnes. Look over this list carefully. No shoes bought at this sale can be exchanged or returned Sale of Bohemian ArtGlass Remnants Women's Shoes From such famous makers as IIallahan.& Son, Wright Peters, Laird, Schober & Co., and other well known factories. All leathers and styles, mostly' narrow widths. The larger part of this lot are $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 grades, though there are some shoes worth as higli as $6.00. Your choice PI Cfj of the entire lot for.OllJU Women's Kid Oxfords In all sizes, neat and comfortable, regular price $2.00 the pair. On sale Remnant Week 00 at low price of only. . . 30u Men's Shoes In all leathers and shapes, but all. narrow widths ; regular $4.00, . $5.00 and $6.00 grades, in OQ Q0 Remnant Sale, price. QidU Women's Oxfords and Slip- pers Mostly narrow widths, odds and ends in $3, $3.50, $4 and $5 grades. Sale prices are, the pair, 75S $1.00, $1.49 and. Women's Felt Juliettes and Kid House Slippers, large or very small sizes only; regular values up to $3.50 the pair. Remnant Sale pr. Women's Riding Boots, small sizes, the finest riding boots in America, made by Wichert & Gardiner ; regularly worth $15 the pair. Choice for OF nn this sale, the pair, for.Q JiUU These Shoes Fitted, but None Will Be Exchanged $1,93 50C This handsome and artistic art Glassware on sale during our Remnant Sale at one-third less than regular prices. A wide variety of articles to choose from, and at prices so radically reduced it will pay you to select what you need tor table use or decora tive pieces. Handled Olive Dishes. $1.25 values, for low price of S3 0-inch Berry Bowls, Qil CIl $6.75 values, for only-uTTiwU 12-inch Cake Plates, Q7 00 $11.00 values, for only. 01 iUJ Bonbon Dishes, $3.75 PO values, for only, each.v)' Water Pitchers. $5.35 PA values,- at the special. yftiLv Water Tumblers, regular worth $5.50 per set of six, at PO C"7 the special low price of.OwiUl Great Specials on Kitchen Needs , 25c Sleeve Boards for only 15c i dozen Clothes Pins lor &? 15c Cotton Clothes Line 10c 75c Clothes Baskets for. .50 $1.75 Folding Clothes Dry ers for low price of only $1.58 Sensible Sadirons, set $1.25 Knifeboard (for polishing) 15 Pruning Shears, the pair 25 Trowels, for Spring gardens 8 Handy Bread and Bacon Mis ers, for low price of only 15 Tnfanls' Clothes Hampers, with trav, made of finest German willow; regular $5.20 value, at the special price of only $3.00 $7.00 value, low price $4.75 $10.00 val.. low price $6-20 Sale Hats and Tarns at 19c Several small lots grouped into a large assortment In this col lection are to be found Children's Hats and Caps, Polos, Misses and Women's Cowboy or Broncho Hats, and various ready-to-wear headgear in goodly assortment. Choice of-the entire J Q lot today at the exceptionally low price of only, eafh... I Oil Another large snipment ui i--o iust been received. Call and see the goods and take advantage. J IS & J m , . mmr I i f bill to give schoolteachers in Alaska the same power as Marshals and their depu ties to make arrests. Settlers May Correct Mistakes. WASHINGTON, Feb. . 8.-The House today passed a hill permitting a chanse of entry in case of a mistake in de scription of tracts of land Intended to bo entered under the public land laws. Marines for Inaugural. WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. In the inau gural parade the Marine Corps is to be represented by a restiment of 850 marines under command of Lieutenant-Colonel James E. Mahoney. Bank Guaranty for Montana. HKIKNA. Mont.. Feb. 81 There was introduced in the Senate todajr f bill providing for the guaranty of bank de posits. The bill is modeled after the Oklahoma law. Arrest Trainman's Father. BUTTB, Mont. Feb. 8. A Miner spe cial from Livingston, Mont., says: Two additional arrests were made today in connection with the boxcar thefts' which were unearthed in this city last Saturday. A. M. Robinson, the aged father of D. A. Robinson, the loco motive engineer who was one of the first to be held, and Amelia Sandilage, a former servant for Robinson, were arrested and lodged in the county jail. Todav and tomorrow will positively be the "last days for discount on West Side gas bills. Read "Gas Tips." Red Cross Shoes reduced at Rosenthal's. INDIAN AGENT IN TROUBLE Samuel McCowan Charged With Embezzling Federal Funds. GUTHRIE. Okla., Feb. 8. Samuel Mc Cowan, of Degraff, Kan., one of the best-known Indian authorities in the country, was arrested here today on a Federal Grand Jury indictment charging him with embezzlement and misappro priation of Federal funds while Superin tendent of the Indian school at Chllocco. Okla.. from 1904 to 1908. He was re leased on bond. The indictments, which were returned on Friday last, consist of nine counts al leging embezzlement, and five for malt ing false vouchers. The charges allege that McCowan converted money belong- i .a . ' Inillan. tn Hfc f.nrn iiflA And also took grain and livestock, arc. thnt he made false vouchers, thereby securing money from the United States sub treasury at St. Louis. There is an al leged shortage of $1500, and the indict ments intimate that an addltim-al sum was wrongfully seemed. Agents of the Federal Government have been working on the Met'owan accounts for almost a year, and the indictment were based on their report. Mr. McCowan was superintendent of the Government's Indian exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis, and at the time of his mrest wan preparing to go to Seattle to take chart; of a similar exhibition during the ap proaching fair. Today and tomorrow will positively ne the last days for discount on West Side gas bills. Read "Gas Tips."