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VOL. XLIX NO. 15,060 PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH -5, 1900. PRICE FIVE CENTS. TAFT USHERED INTO OFFICE PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, INAUGURATED YESTERDAY. r SCENE OF GAIETY PENSION BUILDING r AS PRESIDENT Ceremony in Senate Chamber Due to Blizzard. SUN SHINES FOR PARADE Dramatic Scene When Roose velt and Taft Exchange Farewells. - . OVATION IS GIVEN TO EACH Senators and Populace Join in Cheering Speech.. GORGEOUS SCENE AT BALL - Amid Swirling- Snow and Biting t Wind, Huge Throngs Applaud. New President on Jour ney to White House. .WASHINGTON, March . The first Chief Executive to take the oath of of fice In the chamber of the Senate in 76 years. "William Howard Taft became President of tne United States today. Accompanied to the Capitol through a swirl of blinding: snow by President Roosevelt and a guard of honor, Mr. Taft returned to the White House just as the sun began to force its way through the clouds. A sudden blizzard sweeping in from the northwest last night set awry the Weather Bureau's op timistic promise of "fair and Bomewhat cooler," caused an abandonment of the outdoor ceremonies on the famous east front of the Capitol, much to Mr. Taf fs chagrin, and threatened for a time to stop the brilliant pageant of the after noon. - However, a passageway was cleared along the center of Pennsylvania ave nue, and for nearly three hours President Taft and Vice-President Sherman re viewed a passing column which was re plete with martial splendor and pictur esque with civic display. Goodbye Ovation to Roosevelt. After the inaugural ceremonies in the Senate, Theodore Roosevelt, again a pri vate citizen, bade an affectionate adieu to his successor while all m the historic chamber looked on in silence and then he hurried away through a side door to take the train for New York. As he passed out of the chamber. Mr. Roosevelt was given an ovation quite the equal of that tendered to the new President. Outside the Capitol the retiring Chief Executive was met by 800 members of the New ork Republican committee and under their escort was driven to the Union Sta tion, a short three blocks away There .was a watt of nearly two hours i i dUrinK 'W'hJch Roose velt held an impromptu reception in the Presidential suite. . Many of his old friends among Government officials and the Diplomatic Corps surrounded him there for a final word of farewell. To all with whom he spoke Air. Roose velt declared that, while he had a "bully time" as President, he was glad to lay down the duties of office. He praised his successor and especially commented upon the tatter's inaugural address as a splendid effort. Ball Is Culminating Feature. President and Mrs. Taft were the cen ters of interest at the culminating feature of the day the inaugural ball in the Pen sion Building. The scene In the cavern ous building, which had been transformed Into a canopied court of ivory and white, was another of the brilliant pictures quadrennially painted here by the gather ing of a vast and. brilliant assemblage from every section of the country. With all the color and movement of a military spectacle,- with the softening influence of delicately tinted gowns and the interest of a personnel seldom equalled at a so cial function, the inaugural ball holds a place unique In the history-making of the uttj. t ' While the ball -was in progress indoors, a display of fireworks on the monument lot in the rear of the White House marked the end of the outdoor celebra tion. For hours the thinly clouded heav-jns were alight with rockets, - with sun clusters that challenged the brilliancy of day. with fiery "cobras" and all the fantastic creations of modern pyrotechnic skill. v Day of Continuous Plaudits. Prior to- his visit to the ball. President Taft had entertained at tea in the White House the members of the Tale Club: had dined with Mrs: Taft at o'clock and had called-, at. th Metropolitan Club iConcluded: on Pave I.) .v :r- x - Ira 4 ' fs. . ( V - y x' I Ifln ?.- "' W- v f- v' -. v. . :.. ... - .. .f .V , . -' ' i f k ' 4 " V r ' f ' III II . l? ' ' t ' " ' s - . ill ' v 4 - " V (S - - Photo Copyright by David B. Edmonton. SEES Regards Taft's Inauguration as Peace Guarantee. PRESS UNITES IN PRAISE "Likes Incoming President's Idea on Asiatic Question and Says That Friendship of Two "Nations Is Cemented Anew. TOKIO, March 5. The press of Japan continues to felicitate President Taft upon his inauguration and is unanimous in rejoicing over the fact that his knowl edge of Japan is based upon his personal observations while a visitor in the em pire. The papers say that in consequence of this the friendship between Japan and the Unfted States is certain to be strengthened" materially during Presi dent Taft's term of office. . They refer to the new executive head of the American) government as a man who appeals" in the highest-sense to-the Japanese, public as a worthy successor to President Roosevelt, whose policies with respect to Japan -are characterized as both noble and just. The editorials express the confident ex pectation that Japanese interests in the United States will be safe with President Taft In office. - The full text of President Taft's inaug ural address has been received by cable and -widely", published, . Inspiring further expressions of confidence on the part: of the press.. Especial attention is called to that portion of the address which out lines the policy of the incoming Presi dent on Asiatic immigration. This is commended in the various papers. The Japanese editors make the inau guration of President Taft not only ground for congratulation to the United States, but also to Japan, and see in the event a strong guarantee for mainte nance of the peace of the world. MINNESOTA SOIiONS IOYAIj Praise Both Old and New Presidents During Special Recess. ST. PAUIa March The .House today took a recess during the hour when President Taft was inaugurated and Re publicans and Democrats vied with, each other in expressions .of loyalty to Ei PresiSent Roosevelt end for President Taft. At the conclusion of the eulogies the House testified its respect for the in coming President. with a rising vote and the Speaker was instructed to send tele grams of congratulation to both Roose velt and Taft. FTtATfCE DISCUSSES CHANGE Papers Honor Roosevelt and Have Confidence In Taft. PARIS, March t. The papers of Paris today give much-space to the inaugura tion of William H. Taft and the retire ment of Theodore Roosevelt. The con sensus of opinion is that Mr. Roosevelt has had a remarkably successful and picturesque career; that he has aroused the moral force of the United States and internationally has filled an important role on the world's stage. Although he Is a great preacher, he has been distinctly a man of action, "an Concluded on Fas a.) JAPAN OMEN KEEN INTEREST SHOWN IN PARIS XEWSPAPERS DESCRIBE AM) DEPICT INAUGURATION. Slake Usual Blunders and Tell About Bill Taft and Possum, Teddy and Ills Bear. . PARIS. March 4. (Special.) The front pages of the Paris morning newspapers today contain long articles devoted to the incoming and outgoing American Presi dents. Illustrated profusely and contain ing the usual array of amusing errors regarding everything connected with the Inauguration, they yet serve to show the striking Increase of French Interest in American affairs, which has marked the Roosevelt Administration. AH French Journals refer affectionately to Mr. Taft as Bill and explain to their readers the significance of possum." Similarly they express regret" over the passing of Teddy and his familiar bear, which has found Its way Into thousands of French nurseries. Considering the outgoing President's new role as a private citizen, and com paring it with that of M. Loubet, the French press considers that the former French executive's course really is far more dignified. GIRL'S BROTHER RETURNS Miss Karasek, However, Remains East Until Troubles Are Over. TACOMA. Wash.. March 4. (Special.) Frank Karasek,' brother of Miss Rose Karasek. arrived In Tacoma today'from Vienna, etatlng that hie eistcr had re turned to America, but would remain in New York until the present agitation rela tive to Joshua Klein had passed away. ' Miss Dora Sauvageot. at Klein's chalet in the Swiss Alps, was on the point of returning to her home in Tacoma -when she. weakened under the influence of some of Klein's followers, at Amden, and re fused to return. Mr. Karasek said his observations led him to believe that the people of Amden, as well as some of the people he met in Vienna, are fanatical over Joshua Klein's powers. ' Some, he says, even proclaim Klein to be a second Messiah. They idol ize Klela and his belief. WADDELL SEEKS DIVORCE Ball Player Says He Cannot Stand Wife's Temper. ST. IXlUISv March 4. A petition for di vorce was filed by George Edward ("Rube") Waddell, the ballplayer, here to day. ' The document charges that Mrs. Waddell showed a "violent and ungov. ernable temper" at various times, and also that on one occasion when Mr. Waddell threatened to leave her on account of her ! association with . persons distasteful to him, she . caused him to be attacked by two vicious dogs. Mrs. Waddell. the petition states, re sides In New Hampshire. BEAR AND DRAGON CLASH Russian and Chinese Troops Report ed Fighting at Harbin. " ST. PETERSBURG, March 4. It is re ported that there has been a conflict be tween Russian and Chinese troops near Harbin. If the reports are true the trouble probably arose out of the situa tion following the efforts of the rail road authorities at Harbin to control the local administration. TEN DIE IN STORM Atlantic Seaboard in Grip of Raging Blizzard. ALL TRAFFIC! PARALYZED W ireless Telegraphy Only -Way That News of Suffferlng Can Be Sent, Sleet Having Put All Iilnes Down. WASHINGTON. March 4. With ten already known dead and wires down so that reports can scarcely be received. Inauguration day of 1909 will iro down in history as being accompanied by one of the worst storms that ever swept the Atlantic seaboard. In Washington, where the greatest crowds were gath ered, the sleet of the day before swept down miles upon miles of -wires, and in their deadly and tangled coils a police man and a young woman visitor were electrocuted. Aside from these deaths, the paralysis of railroad traffic cooped up thousands of people in the capital city who were unable to obtain lodgings of any sort and who were compelled to spend a shivering night on the street. On the marshy reaches of Chesapeake Bay five -oystermen pertohed In the cold that swept with the blizzard over the land, and many others were badly frost bitten. . In New York the blizzard conditions of 1843 were repeated, and so far two deaths have been reported. Everywhere wires are down, trains de layed and roads blocked, and news of the extent of the storm is only being re ceived by wireless telegraphy. When the full reports are in, greater loss of life Is expected to be recounted. SUFFERING IN WASHINGTON Thousands of Visitors 6Ieep All Night in Doorways. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 4. (Special.) The first train to get to Philadelphia this evening arrived at 8:30, having left Washington at 11 o'clock this morning. At that time five inches of snow lay on the streets and it was bitterly cold. There were nearly half a million visitors in Washington and thousands of these are tonight -without beds or board. Farmers and country folk from nearby counties came only prepared to spend the day and are now without food or money with which to, buy any. Last night women, children and men were compelled to sleep in doorways and lobbies because there was no other place to sleep, and tonight conditions will be Indescribable. Early today S5 and $10 were being paid for sleeping accommodations -by persons who were unable longer to stand the strain, and tonight even this resort will no longer be possible. Today crowds went to see the pa rade, despite the biting cold and many suffered severely. .So did the soldiers who participated in the parade, especi ally those who were on guard at the Capitol. Troops were lined up on. the side streets until the' new President and Vice-President had been sworn in. Then they were dismissed to save further suffering. As an example of the frightful de moralization of all railroad traffic, troops still going down to Washington CConcIuded on Pas 6.) CHAMBERLAIN IS DELAYED BY SNOW FAIL.S TO REACH WASHINGTON IN TIME TO TAKE 'OATH. Young Completely Out Unless Taft Appoints Him Jones Ap plauded by House. OREGONIAX NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. March 4. Chamberlain failed to reach here in time to take 'the oath today. He la believed to be snowbound. John C Young failed of confirmation. No attempt was made at the last execu tive session to get action. He is now completely out unless President Taft will reappoint him. When Wesley L. Jones took the oath ha Senator today he was loudly applauded by members of the House who approved his promotion. This applause was some thing new in the Senate. Later, when Senator Root was sworn in ex-President Roosevelt led the applause. He had pre viously Joined in applauding Mr. Jones. TRY NEW AIRSHIP SOON Germany, to Test -Aeroplanq and Dirigible Again. BERLIN. March 4 Major Parseval has completed a new aeroplane which will be tried out soon near Berlin. It is a monoplane, driven by a motor, and Is arranged to ascend from and descend to the surface of the water. Parseval' s third dirigible balloon, which Is consid erably more powerful . than his previous airships, has Just undergone a series of successful trials under the superinten dence of the military authorities. TRAMPS ATTACK FREIGHT Thirty Hobos Mob S. P. Train in . Southern California. SAN BERNARDINO. Cal.. March 4. Southern Pacific Westbound freight No. 20 was attacked by 30 armed tramps three miles west of Ontario today. Con ductor Sutherland, pt Los Angeles. wa.i clubbed Into insensibility. A passenger train from Los . Axgelea arrived during the encounter, and the passengers and crew put live -vagrants to night. Posses were hurtled to the scene and 14 vagrants were captured. FORM LIBEL INDICTMENTS Federal Grand Jury at Washington Takes Action In Case. WA3HINGTON, March 4 The Federal Grand Jury here, which has been investi gating alleged libelous publications In connection with the Panama Canal pur chase, today returned indictments against the Press Publishing Company, publishers of the New York World, and Caleb Van Hamm. one of the editors of the World. The text of the Indictments was not made public. INJUNCTION FOR SALOME Kansas City Morals Cannot Stand Sensuous Dance on Stage. KANSAS CTTY. March 4. Gertrude Hoffman, the actress, was enjoined by the Circuit Court here today from pre senting the Salome dance during the rest of her engagement here In the leading part of the "Mimic World," on the ground that the dance Is obnoxious to public morale, I GOODBYE TO 'TEDDY Thousands Shout and Cheer ex-President. OVATION IS TREMENDOUS "w Tork County Committee Escorts Him From Capitol Amid Hosts of Enthusiasts He Praises Taft's Speech. WASHINGTON. March 4. With thou sands of his countrymen bidding him an affectionate adieu. Theodore Roosevelt, retiring President of the United States, accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, departed from the National capital for his Oyster Bay home at :30 o'clock this afternoon. As he was leaving the scene of seven years of strenuous activity. Mr.- Roosevelt gave every indication of delight over being relieved of official cares. Looking somewhat tired, but happy, the ex-President was deeply moved by the affection ate demonstration in his honor while waiting for his train at the station. Thousands Shout Goodbye. ' . "Good-bye. and good luck to you." were his farewell greetings tp the thou sands who witnessed his departure. It was a magnificent spectacle when the great crowd waved handkerchiefs In uni son and shouted: "Oood-bye, Teddy!" All the way from the Capitol to the Union station, Mr. Roosevelt, escorted by the New York County Republican Commutes. 800 strong, received a tre mendous ovation, which he greatly" ap preciated. A band played "Auld Lang Syne." "What's the matter with Teddy V shouted Representative Herbert Parsons, of New York, who headed the escort. "He's all right." answered the crowd, and three, cheers followed. Thanks His Escort. Addressing Uie escort, Mr. Roosevelt said: "I want to thank you heartily for es corting me down to the station, and let ine say to you how much I appreciate your courtf-sy. Good-bye. and good luck to all." Then Mr. Roosevelt, who had been pre ceded to the station by Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. held an Impromptu reception in the President's private room at the depot. AH or his former Cabinet officers, members of the diplomatic corps, officials and other ad miring friends went there and bade him larewoii. Mr. Roosevelt, in conversation with friends, declared he was glad to give up his arduous duties. "My that was a fine Inaumiral arirtren of Mr. Taft's," remarked Mr. Roosevelt to Senator Root. . Mr. Root responded: "It was splendid." , ROOSEVELT WRITES TO COOK Sympathizes With Farmer's Wife t Who Fed Farm Commission. DES MOINES, la.. March 4. The Iowa woman whose cooking was made a sub ject of an official report, has Just re ceived a letter from ex-President Roosevelt commending her bumble din ner gotten for one of the farm commis sioners. The woman's name is with held by Commissioner Henry Wallace, (Concluded on Fas t.) Inaugural Ball Crowds It to Utmost. NEW PRESIDENT HERO OF HOUR Fair Women and Brilliant Uni forms Add to Scene. OVER 10,000 ARE PRESENT Taft and Sherman Families Are Cen tcr of Congratulating Tlirong, While Former's Children Look On Gleefully From Box. WASHINGTON. Marc 4. Magnificent in its splendor and presenting a scene of rare beauty, which quickened every human emotion., the inaugural ball to night was the climax of a day of tri umphs for William H. Taft. In the vast hall of the Pension build ing, resembling a dream of fairyland, mingled fair women, beautifully gowned and from every clime; men who names are known in every corner of the world; diplomats in court raiment; statesmen In somber attire; officers of the Army and Navy in their gorgeous uniforms, and ordinary American citizens, whose pres ence testified to the democracy of the affair. In the gallery thousands of American girls looked down upon the scene. Tart In Good Spirits. President Taft appeared especially' light-hearted and unmindful of the ser ious things, as he and Mrs. Taft. with Vice-President and Mrs. Sherman, mndo their promenade around the great hall, where on every side they were flanked by members of the' reception committee. The President held a delightful ten minute reception in hlt room following his arrival, during which he greeted a number of personal friends including Ambassador Jusserand of France; Robert, Charlie and Miss Helen Taft.- and Miss Torrey. the President's aged aunt, who came from New England to attend the inauguration. New Chief Met at Ioor. Both the Presidential and Vice-Presidential parties were met at the door by the ball reception committee. Theodore. W. Noyes was chairman and escorted them to their respective rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman arrived shortly before 9 o'clock and the President and Mrs. Taft half an hour later. There was Concluded on Page .) INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. TESTER OAT'S Maximum temperature. 44.3 dcrMi; minimum. 37. TODAY'S Showers: southwesterly wlnda. Inausurmt ion of Tft. Owing to Mlxzard. oath Is taken In Senate Chamber. Fas 1. Dramatic noene when Taft and Roosevelt aar farewell. Pas 6 Goritrui parade amid anc-w and wind ea- eorta Taft to "White House. rage S. Brilliant ball closes day's festivities. Pajce 1. Roo.evelt aiven ovation on departure. Paae 1. Sherman aworn In aa Vice-President. Pace 8. Gowns worn br lerrilnc women at lnauc- ural ball. Faxe V Great display of flreworka. Paire . necoratlona at Washington. Face 9. Men who compc.se Taft's Cabinet Face S. Japan rejoices In Taft's elevation. Face 1. Paris papers describe event profusely. I- oreljro. Servla rives up claim to more territory. euttJne lta:kan war scare. Face 5. George Wentine-house. Jr.. marries Encltah. lrl. Fsse S. Greek at Omaha finds $100,000 necklace la sweeplns- Faje 2. National. Congress sojourns with speeches blaming Hoosevelt for larice appropriations and defense of himself by Cannon. Faxe 9 Chamberlain delayed by bllxaard. falla to arrive pur Inauguration. Pase 1. Government wins big point la Standard Oil case- Face S. Politic. Roosevelt writes first editorial, attacking yellow Journals and enemies of reform. Page 4. Bryan makes speech, saying he wou'd rather lose than win by corruption. Fage 4. I o mettle - California man loses Identity and does not know wife. Fate V Patten suspected of beginning to unload wheat. Fae 5. Hellins. etc-banker and bankrupt promoter, commits suicide. Page 3. Colonel Tucker will fight wife's claim te separata maintenance. Fas 9. Sport. O'Connell bests Albright. winning two straight falls. Page Pacific Northwest. Olympla Senate tires of non-partisan Judici ary provision of direct primary law. Page 1Z. Hill lines have hard fight ahead to sava loss of revenue due to recent rate case decision. Pag 12. Portland and Vicinity. Closed season for salmon In Clackamas and Willamette extended. Fage 15. Councilman Wills saya he will not run for Mayor, and pays respects to colleagues. Page 18. Mayor Una and T. O. Greene haled before grand Jury In "moral squad" Investiga tion.. Pag 14. Portland taxpayers to hold mass meeting. Pag 4. Austrian trlee to commit suicide by cutting throat In front of Folic Station. Page Contlnuanc granted after hearing In case of Policeman btuact. Pag 13. Contractor Howard will fight city on en forcement of delinquency fine. Page 13. Townsend continues arraignment of Harrl man Interests In Oregon at California land grant case. Page 14. Richard C'omett. of Mllwaukie. digs up treasure valued at 92000. Fags 4. New Portland-San Francisco steamshln lln arranged for. saya T. el. McGralh la Sal Francisco. Fag 4.