THE 3IORXIXG OREGONIAN, THtTItSDAY, AUGUST
20,
1900.
BATTLE TO RAGE
AROUND
BENZDATE
Wilson to Marshal Experts at
Food Commissioners' Con
vention Today.
EMERY STANDS TO HIS GUNS
Opponents of Remsen Insist Harm
Pone by Preservative In Food,
bnt -Wilson lias Won Over
Some of Committee.
DENVER, Aug. 15. The contention of
the Department of Agriculture that ben
mate of soda, used as a preservative in
thousands of food products. Is not harm
ful to the public health will be defended
here tomorrow by an array of chemical
experts.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson was
Joined here today by Dr. Ira Kemscn
of Baltimore, Dr. Russell H. Chittenden
of New Haven. Conn.. Dr. John H. Long
of Evanston. 111., and Dr. C. H. Herter
of New York, all members of the Rem
sen Referee Board which was created by
ex-President Roosevelt to decide upon dis
puted points In the enforcement of the
Federal pure food laws. They will ap
pear before the convention of the Asso
ciation of State & National Food &
Dairy Departments tomorrow to reiterate
their finding that benzoate of soda is not
harmful when used in small quantities.
Antl-Benzoate Faction.
On the other hand. In the association,
which is composed of food commissioners
and expert chemists from every state In
the Union, there Is a faction that assert
that the experiments made by the Rem
en board should not be accepetd as con
clusive, and that whether benzoate Is
harmful, when taken constantly in the
many foods In which it is used. Is still
an open question.
J. Q. Emery, food commissioner of
Wisconsin and president of the associa
tion, has openly opposed Mr. Wilson and
the Remsen board. He says that there
Is no need for any kind of chemical
preservative In food products. After the
Remsen board members speak, a special
committee appointed by .Mr. Emery Is
to Rive Its opinion of the board's find
ings. It was reported tonlKht that some
of the members of this committee had
decided to accept Mr. Wilson's attitude.
Clean Handling of Food.
Dr. E. F. Ladd, food commissioner of
North Dakota, and, Dr. H. E. Barnard,
food commissioner of Indiana, addressed
the convention tonight. Dr. Barnard
dwelt forcibly with the need of cleanli
ness in handling food, saying tnat,
though chemically pure. It may be sani
tarily unfit for use. He suggested all
manner of ways for bread, fruit, crack
ers and sugar to become contaminated
In the store or wagon.
Wilson Will Tonr West.
After the convention adjourns, Secre
tary Wilson will make a month's tour
through the West The Secretary will
upend ten days or two weeks In visiting
bv automobile forest reservations in
Idaho.
I wart to have a good look over those
reservations." said the Secretary, "to see
If some of the land is not fit for farm
ing and whether It phould be turned
back to the Interior Department and by
them opened for settlement. I am Just
going to roam around through the West,
without any definite plans, to see what
Improvement can be made by the Gov
ernment for this great section of the
country."
ALABAMA DRY AS DESERT
Whole Code of Stringent Prohibition
Laws Signed by Governor.
MONTGOMERY. Ala., Aug. 25.
The whole code of the prohibition laws,
passed by the legislature at the session
which adjourned Tuesday night, was
cigned by the Governor today. The
laws prevent the use or distribution of
liquors In clubs, make It unlawful for
foreign corporations to break the tem
perance laws, provide for Impeachment
of Sheriffs who refuse to obey the
laws, make It the duty of municipali
ties to fix and enforce prohibition laws
like those in effect in the state, pre
vent soft drink stands from using
screens or storing liquors of any kind,
and prevent gambling by prohibiting
bared doors In any public place or the
use therein of electric bells, dumb
waiters or other like machinery. By
the Fuller bill all places under suspi
cion may be raided and liquors found
In them destroyed.
SEND SQUADRON TO ORIENT
Navy Department Orders Eight
Cruisers on Pacific Voyage.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 3. Another
"peace" fleet Is to be sent across the
Pacific by Uncle Sam. It will comprise
eight of the strongest and fastest cruis
ers in the naval force and will leave San
Francisco a week from next Sunday. It
will be occupied, with Its mission, which
Is declared to be friendly, more than five
months.
The vessels which have been ordered to
prepare for the Journey are the fully
armored cruisers Tennessee, California,
South Dakota, Washington, West Vir
ginia. Colorado, Maryland and Penn
sylvania. According to the Navy Department's
schedule of their 2K.OuO-mile Journey, af
ter making several side trips to Chinese
and Japanese ports, the whole squadron
will reassemble at Yokohama and will
sail home January 19. 1910.
STAB AMERICAN CONSUL
Anti- Americans In Colombia Dig
Knife Into McMaster.
NEW ORLEANS, La., Aug. 25.
Steamship passengers arriving from
Colombia report tiie attempted assassi
nation and serious wounding, by two
Colombians, of William B. McMaater. of
New York City, United States Vice
Consul at Cartagena. The attack was
the outgrowth of an anti-American
feeling there.
McMaater was at his home In Car
tagena on the evening of July 24, when
Lara Condoba, editor of an anti
American newspaper In Cartagena, ac
companied by a friend, broke In on him.
The two were armed with knives and
revolvers.
McMaster put up a brave defense,
but was badly wounded In a dozen
places and left for dead. A bullet
grazed hla forehead and he wu -bbed
i it.. umA ihHnmcn. T f 1 n honed.
in Kin? 11 . i j ,.u -- '
despite the severity of hla wounds,
that McMaster will recover. His as
sailants were not arrested until the
next day. They are both -In prison.
An official account of the outrage
has been sent to the State Department
at Washington, and It is understood
the United States Legation at Bogota
has demanded satisfaction.
EARTH SHAJ(ES AT SIENA
One Life Lost and Many Persons In
jured In Italy.
SIENA. Italy. Aug. 25. A heavy earth
quake was felt throughout the Province
of Siena at 10:29 this morning. Practic
ally all the houses in San Lorenzo were
destroyed or badly damaged. Many per
sons were injured. The quake was felt
most severely within a radius of 20 miles
from Siena,
Considerable damage was done at
Buonoconvento. Several houses collapsed
and one person was killed. Several per
sons were injured at Monteronl.
Siena itself escaped with a severe
shaking. The people were badly fright-
i .. aA nut nf their
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houses and wandered about in a state of
semi-panic uniu Hssureu uic w101 -over.
Shocks in Several Cities.
ROME. Aug. 25. Earthquakes were
recorded this morning at Florence,
Perugia and Grosseto, but no damage
was done. A telegram from the pre
fect of Siena province says the dam
age there is less serious than was at
first feared.
KERN DEFENDS BROADHEAD
Denies Oswald's Story of Paying
Bribe Money.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25. Edward
:Kern, ex-Chief of Police of this city,
went on the stand today In the trial
of ex-Chief of Police Thomas H. Broad
head for bribery, and denied every
statement made by Nick Oswald that
would tend to Incriminate Broadhead.
Broadhead- was a captain of police
under Kern and succeeded him as chief.
Oswald was the alleged "tenderloin"
king at the time Broadhead was cap
tain and has testified that he paid
both Kern and Broadhead for protec
tion. A numbur of police officers tes
tified today In regard to orders issued
by Kern and Broadhead for the clos
ing of the disorderly places.
WILL APPEAL RATE CASE
Commerce Commission Xot Satisfied
With Federal Court Decision.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 25. It is re
garded certain that the Interstate Com
merce Commission will take an appeal to
the United States Supreme Court from
the decision of the United States Cir
cuit Court at Chicago in the Missouri
River rate case.
Attorneys of the Commission have not
yet received the complete opinion of the
court, and until that haa been examined
carefully no determination as to the
course of procedure will be outlined.
LOOKS FOR A NEW ROUTE
President Hill, of Great Northern,
Inspects Montana Country.
KALISPELL. Mont, Aug. 25. L. W.
Hill, president of the Great Northern,
tonight began a trip on horseback
through the mountains of Nyack, or
Mud Creek, over the Cutbank Pass and
down the Cutbank River on the other
side of the range. It Is believed that
the trip is for the purpose of finding
a new railroad route preferable to the
present course.
BATTLESHIPAS TARGET
Severe Test Being Made of the Ef
fect of Heavy Projectiles.
TOULON. Aug. 25 The experiments
In the effect of projectiles In which the
battleship Jena is serving as a target
are being continued. Today four pro
jectiles from the cruiser La Touche Tre
ville damaged the Jena seriously and
some of the caged animals on board were
killed" by gases from the shells.
Boom Company Sued.
VANCOUVER, Wash.. Aug. 25. (Spe
cial.) The Cragster Timber Company
has filed suit In Superior Court against
the Lewis River Boom & Log Company,
Robert Duncan, Matt Conner and Al
Barr. In the complaint it is allleged
that the defendants took possesson of
408 fir logs, containing 403,000 feet of
timber, and valued at $2856.
The plaintiff asks Judgment for the
sum of I2S56, coBts of the action, and
also for a restraining order - against
the defendant, keeping the company
from cutting any more logs belonging
to the plaintiff.
Mayor Arrested and Fined. '
OREGON CITY, Or., Aug. 25. J. F.
Mitts, Mayor of Canby, was arrested
last week by Chief of Police Baty,
charged with violating the city ordi
nance prohibiting riding bicycles on
city sidewalks. Mayor Mitts pleaded
guilty to the charge and was fined $J
by City Recorder Knight. The excuse
offered by the Mayor was that he was
Ignorant of the law on the subject.
Young Poolplayers Arrested.
VALE, Or., Aug. 25. (Special.) Three
minors were arrested in the billiard par
lors of J. Boggs in Vale yesterday after
noon. Several months ago the city passed
an ordinance prohibiting a minor from
even enterng a billiard hall. They were
fined 5 each. An additional fine was
placed on the proprietor for running his
establishment after his license had ex
pired. Doctor Smashes Window.
VANCOUVER. Wash., Aug. 25. (Spe
cial.) When turning off of Seventh
street on to Main street this morning.
Dr. Cass' auto struck the wet pave
ment and began to skid around, and
before he could stop It, It had crossed
the sidewalk and smashed Into two
plate-glass windows In Tim Donegan's
store. The machine was slightly in
jured, but Dr. Cass escaped Injury.
Cougar Brings $15 Bounty.
ALBANY, Or., Aug. 25. (Special.) F.
J. Cunningham, of Berlin, presented the
skin of a cougar at the County Clerk's
office today and received a 10 state
bounty and 15 Linn County bounty. The
animal waa 8 feet 10 inches long and
weighed about 200 pounds. It killed two
of Cunningham's goats and he trailed it
up and killed It six miles east of Berlin.
THE TEXAS WONDER
Cures all Kidney. Bladder and Rheu
matic troubles; sold by all druggists, or
two months treatment by mall, for $1.
Dr. E. W. Hall, 292 Olive Street, St.
Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
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Bedspreads $1.12
advantage, for, glad as we are to offer this splendid special,
'tis not likely that we can make another purchase so good.
Supply your wants for many months to come.
Lot 1 Special 11
Lot 2 Special . . .1214?
Lot 3 Special 14
Lot 4 Special
$5 Parasols at $1.98 Each
There are Japanese parasols with bamboo frames
and hand-embroidered Japanese silk covers, or a
miscellaneous lot of silk parasols. Good OA Qp
assortment of handles, choice at, each. . . .0 I u0
Third
Floor
House -furn'g
Dept.
Rogers' Teaspoons 90c
Set of six guaranteed spoons, special for
Housekeepers' Dav. the set
DESSERT SPOONS, for the set of six $1.58
TABLE SPOONS, for the set of six $1.80
TABLE FORKS, for the set of six $1.80
TABLE KNIVES, for the set of six $1.69
KNIVES AND FORKS, set of six each, sp'l $3.49
BERRY SPOONS, special, each, only 85
COLD MEAT FORKS, special, each 54
PICKLE FORKS, special sale price, each 40
FERN DISHES, regularly worth $1.90, Q1 C
special sale price for today ,each Ql it J
Regular $2.75 values, special sale price, each $2.15
VIOLET HOLDERS, regularly worth $1:00, JQn
on special sale-for today at, each I uu
WE ARE OPENING A NEW LINE OF CANDLE
SHADES, MEDIUM OR LARGE SIZE, PAPER OR
SLLK SHADES. DON'T FALL TO SEE THEM.
New Fall Suits Here in Greatest Abundance
Strikingly good styles
TO ue a surprise tu e eryuj-ie wnu oiiups ucic aim m auuiuuu iliuuhuvi luui i.
NORTHWEST. Come where you have large numbers to choose from. The new jersey
is sold, 'tis not likely you'll find m the entire city models m the same garments
SPECIAL SALE OF HOUSE DRESSES, worth to $15.00, at the remarkably low
Men's Summer Underwear Now V2
The prices of the underwear offered here at regular times run
from 50c to $2.50, so it is readily seen that the savings are from
25c to $1.25. Two-piece and union suits are included in the lot and
all are good qualities. There is a good assortment of sizes, there
fore the man who neglects to stock up now is missing a bargain.
STOP AUTOS' CARNAGE
W HOLESALE ARRESTS OF SPEED
MANIACS IS ORDERED.
Xew Chicago Chief Determined to
Make Streets Safe May Put
Bumps In Way.
CHICAGO, Auk. 25. (Special.)
Reckless automobllista making Chica
go's streets fields of carnage are to
be stopped. Wholesale arrests of. driv
ers of speeding cars are expected to
follow the decision today of Colonel
Leroy T. Steward, general superintend
ent of police, that he will devote the
energies of the department to make
he streets safe for other vehicles and
for pedestrians. The task will be
I one of his first important ones In the
new office.
The toll by Juggernauts of pleasure
In dead and Injured has reached such
an alarming extent that Colonel
I Steward believes as great a task con
fronts the police In making the streets
safe from them as in protecting them
from the holdup man and the thug. His
determination to take -action came as
a result of a call on him by John
J. Hanberg, Commissioner of Public
Works.
If the police are unable to. effect
quick results, "Dumps" or ridges will
be erected in every block.
Mitchell's Trade School Scheme.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25. John Mitchell,
of the National Civic Federation, "in dis
cussing the plans to establish great in
dustrial colleges In all populous sections
of the country, says:
"In a general way we plan to make
the industrial educational systems of the
various localities distinct from cultural
education. We aim to take hold of the
Brilliant bargains are on tap Thursday in the Linen
Section. Here's a lot of Bedspreads that every one who
sees them will want. To buy means to obtain the most
in quality for the very least in price. Good, heavy
weight, hemmed ends (not fringed like illustration) ;
extra special at this very low price, each $1.12
BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK, Richardson's make,
extra weight; regular price $1.25 the yard; special for
Housekeepers' day at this remarkably low price.. 89?
300 DOZEN SHEETS AT 52c AND 57c Round thread
sheets of good materials, made without seams in center;
full size and good weight; two sizes featured at extra
low prices for today only
Size 72x90 inches, special for Housekeepers' day.52
Size 81x90 inches, special for Housekeepers' day.57
PILLOWCASES, an
immense lot that were
bought at a very low
price, and as they were
bought so they'll be
sold. Now, housekeep
ers of Portland, take
90c
in great variety, materials in
children when they finish the primary
schools at about the age of fourteen, and
give them a four years' course in our
schools. The subjects to be taught will
depend upon the industrial circumstances
of the locality."
ADVANCES RATE HEARINGS
Interstate Commission to Begin Ses
sions In West September 22.
"WASHINGTON, Aug. 25. A change In
the Itinerary of the Interstate Commerce
Commission on its Pacific Coast trip de
veloped today. It had been expected that
the work of "the Commission would be
gin at Spokane, October 4. Commissioner
Prouty, however, has assigned the first
case for hearing at Salt Lake City on
September 22. The case is that of the
Commercial Club Traffic Bureau of Salt
Lake against the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railway and other carriers. It
involves freight rates on both westbound
and eastbound traffic.
The rehearing of the case of Spokane
against the Northern Pacific Railway
and others, known as the Spokane rate
case, Ls set for September 29. It is likely
the advance in the dates of the hearing
of these two cases will automatically ad
vance the dates of hearing of the cases
in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los
Angeles and Reno.
' Fish Trap Operator Fined.
ASTORIA, Or., Aug. 25. (Special.)
L. Magnerson. who has charge of one
of the Columbia River Packers' Associa
tion's Baker's Bay fish traps, was found
guilty in the Justice Court this after
noon on a charge of having his trap in
condition to catch salmon on Sunday,
July 4. in violation, of the state fishing
laws, and was fined $50 and costs. No
tice was given of appeal.
Falling Wall Crushes Laborers.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25. Two
laborers were crushed to death by a
caving wall in a building In course of
erection at Eddy and Taylor streets.
The dead men are John Ragan, whose
family lives In Wakinaw, Wash., and
William Harrison, who came to this
city from Bakersfleld, CaL
Olds, Wo
Each
made of good
40c value, on
Thursday, House-
eepers' Day
rtman
Gray Blankets $1.15 Pr
Summer weight blankets for Housekeepers' Day at
very special prices. Come in sanitary gray, in plaid
effects, in fawns or plain white. Nine grades in the lot
and every one at a price that indicates remarkable sav
ings. If you're feeling the chill of nights at the coast,
well send you a pair of these 6n a mail order if you
wish. Specify price and color and state whether we
may substitute.
Regular $1.50 blankets today at, pair. $1.15
Regular $2.50 blankets today at, pair. .$1.85
Regular $2.75 blankets today at, pair. .$2.10
Regular $3.50 blankets today at, pair. .$2.75
Regular $3.75 blankets today a!, pair. .$2.95
Regular $5.00 blankets today at, pair. .$3.95
Regular $5.50 blankets today at, pair. .$4.35
Regular $6.00 blankets today at, pair. .$4.95
Regular $8.50 blankets, pair, special. . .$6.75
VERY LOW PRICES ON HAMMOCKS, LACE CUR
TAINS, ENAMELED BEDS AND MANY OTHER
HOUSE NEEDS ON THE FOURTH FLOOR.
wide assortment of weave
r
WARM WELCOME GIVEN
J. J. HILL ANT) LORD STRATH
COXA MEET AT WINNIPEG.
Great Empire Builders Speak at Re
ception Tendered Them by
Commercial Club.
WINNIPEG, Aug. 25. James J. Hill
and Lord Strathcona, both pioneers in
railroad development In the West, met
at. the Canadian Club here this after
noon. Fifteen hundred citizens had
gathered to greet them.
As the two men clasped hands the
crowd broke into enthusiastic ap
plause. After a few minutes' earnest
conversation they partook of luncheon
and later both delivered short ad
dresses. Lord Strathcona intended to meet Mr.
Hill at the railway station, but failed
to do so, as Mr. Hill's train came in
from St. Paul ahead of time.
"Don't be afraid- you won't get people.
There ls no other place on the American
continent where they can go. But don't
try to get people who will have to be
recivlllzed," salld Mr. Hill, in speaking
for the American settlers at the Canadian
Club, where he and Lord Strathcona
were the guests of honor at a dinner.
"It Is a long and hard Job to assimilate
a foreign population," continued Mr. Hill.
"Those who come from our Western
states speak your language and know
your Institutions. I am very sure they
will quite rapidly fall into your local
municipal organization and as a rule you
collect a judgment from them."
Mr. Hill concluded by moving a vote ot
thanks on behalf of himself and North
western Americans in general to Lord
Strathcona for the services he has ren
dered to this section of the continent In
his long career.
British Science Convention.
WINNIPEG, Aug. 25. Six Hundred dele
gates are here from the United Kingdom,
Baby Week gSfffo.
Everything in the Dept. is reduced to some extent and
baby biographies are given free to every customer.
This announcement alone would arouse enthusiasm even
if we did not add this stirring lot of specials in baby
things. Let the little folks share in the advantages that
this ever alert store offers and save on the things you
buy for them, as well as the things you buy for yourself.
Qualities are always dependable, no matter how a price
is quoted, we never do and never, will offer poor
merchandise.
INFANTS' LONG SKIRTS, with bands or waists,
quality outing flannel, regular
special sale at.
INFANTS'
CORD COATS,
OUTING FLANNEL NIGHTGOWNS, val
ues to 65c each, on special sale at, each
WHITE CASHMERE WRAPPERS, dain- M QO
tily trimmed, values to $2.75, special 0 1 130
INFANTS' SHOULDER SHAWLS, cashmere or
flannel, with baby blue or pink stitching, pn
at
&King
All Bathing Suits at Half
Every women's or children's bathing suit in our
entire stock reduced in this decisive manner.
Choose from an assortment that contains
the best makes and by buying now save I &
4-Piece Tea Sets $6.50
Silverware in the best makes, guaranteed for wear,
specially priced for today's selling.
Four-piece tea sets, sugar, creamer, spooner PC Cfj
and teapot, regular $8.50 value, special at. . .OOiuU
$12.00 values, special price today, the set $9.50
$15.50 value, special price today, the set $12.25
$18.00 value; special price today, the set $14.75
DESSERT SUGAR AND CREAMER SET
Regular $2.00 value, special sale price $1.55
Regular $3.75 value, special Bale price $2.95
COFFEE SETS, four pieces, regular $12.65 OCX nn
value, special sale price, the set 03iJQ
Regular $18.00 value, special price, the set. $14.00
CLOSING OUT ALL SUMMER GOODS, REFRIG
ERATORS, ICE-CREAM FREEZERS, WINDOW
SCREENS, ETC., GREATLY REDUCED.
and color. Prices that customers us are so low as
--n - .
suits are selling rapidly, it
tnat you'll liKe as wen as uie&e.
price of, each
Portland's Best Shoe
When you may buy odd lots in women's oxfords worth to Jo.OC at
$1.00 any pair of women's oxfords worth to $8.00 tor f
bovs' oxfords at half price. Any pair of girls' or miss es oxfords
at "14 less. Women's white canvas oxfords, worth to $4.uu, at
$1.00, and all men's low shoes reduced Now Is the Time to suy.
the United States and Canada, attending
the 79th annual convention of the British
Association for the Advancement of
Science. A large number of Americans
are attending. Including Professor Brown,
of Yale, and Professor Campbell, of Le-land-Stanford
University.
PANDER IS GIVEN FREEDOM
Law Under Which He Is Convicted
Is Held Unconstitutional.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 25. The two
year sentence of Louis Hinderstein,
convicted at Baltimore. Md., In October.
1908, on a charge of harboring and
maintaining an alien girl fr immoral
purposes, was today commuted to ex
pire at once. The action was based
upon the recommendation of Attorney
General Wickersham, who was moved
E. COOKIXGHAM,
Vice-President.
W M. I, A On, I. i in i m in 1, T' B- WILCOX,
Pr !i?- "XFttSHT' vice-President.
t'I Help us to help build up VfSR
1 0 1 the Pacific Northwest.
S. P. LOCKWOOD, Vice-Pres. and General Manager,
Home Office, Lumber Eictaue Bide Port In od. Or.
Bargains
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4.1 u
BEDFORD
long style, fancy braids, $1.98
48c
special today, each UUU
Eiderdown Buggy Robes, CI Q"7
pink or blue bands, sp'l. 'f Jl
Baby Shoes Every style MQn
and color, special, pair Tdu
Third Floor
House
furnishings ., A
you wait tin your sie
$3.98
Sale Now On
by the decision of the Supreme Court,
declaring unconitltutional section 3 of
the immigration act of February 20,
1908. under which Hinderstein was
convicted.
The section of the act in question
was declared unconstitutional because
it interfered with the police laws of
state and municipality.
POPULATION FIGHTS FIRE
Many Women and Children of Ne
shoro Defending Home.
MILWAUKEE. Aug. 25. A special from
Neshoro says that 3X men. women and
children are flphtlng a hie fire on a
marsh covering 2600 acres. The fire start
ed Tuesday.
For trunks go to the Harris Trunk Co.
JU. JOHXSON,
Secretary.