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EXPERTS LOSE Ml HOPE FOR MINERS Rescuers Forced to Abandon Work When Another Fire Is Discovered. MINE'S MOUTH SEALED President Earling Refuses to Give Cp Chemicals and Steam to Be Used in Combating Flames. Thousand Orphans Mourn. CHERRY. III.. Nov. 15. The 300 or, more miners .entombed in the St. Paul mine by last Saturday's catastrophe are dead. Some of the bodies lie buried beneath thousands of tons of earth which caved in upon them. These -will never be recovered. Rescue work is temporarily aban doned. Renewed Area in the mine made further descents impossible. Fans em ployed in an effort to carry fresh air to the imprisoned men enlivened the flames. Soon the heat and smoke be came so dense it was necessary again to seal up the mouth of the hoisting shaft, and tonight the entombed men are locked In a death dungeon, bteam and chemicals prod clng carbonic acid gas will be forced through pipes to the bottom of the mine tomorrow. These will have a tendency to choke out the flames. Three hundred coffins have been or dered half of them to arrivo Tuesday and half on Wednesday. Rescuers Revive Hope. Hope hungr in the balance today. Be fore the fire broke out rescuers de scended four times. Then the rumor circulated quickly through the crowds that the men below ground had been reached and that the reason the;' were not brought up at once was that they were exhausted by lack of food and smoke. , "They're alive; they re alive," cried hopeful mothers and Vivea. "They'll be brought up prettj soon." But the truth was far different. Groping their way with electric lamps and kept alive by oxygen in their hel mets, the rescuers penetrated 150 feet into the bottom gallery. But none of the miners, either dead or alive, was found. "Hey, are you there?" cried the res cuers cheerily, but nothing was heard in response. Doomed Men N'ot Found. The miners must have crawled into recesses most remote from the fire, but to these parts rescuers were unable to go. Fire broke out afresh and the crowd about the mouth of the shaft began to thin as hope seemed to wane. At dusk tonl;;ht only a half dozen guards patrolled the premises. In the distance, scattered over the field here and there, a few women wrapped in shawls gazed on in silence. As a result of the disaster there is in this town of only a few thousand people at least 1000 orphans and 200 widows. Some families of eight children will be dependent upon charity. . . President Earling, of the" Chicago, Mil waukee & St. Paul Railroad, declined to commit himself as to the fate of the men. ' "The men are just as safe now as they were yesterday at this time," he said. "The mine is too big and had too many ramifications to be filled with smoke yet. Besides, the smoke is not being carried downward by any air currents. If the men were alive yesterday, every man may he alive now." , Fan Starts Blaze. At an early hour the main shaft, which has been sealed since Saturday, was opened and a determined effort was be gun to release the living miners or take the bodies from the wreckage. Before 9 o'clock the crowd assembled around the mine buildings and workmen broke the seal of the shaft. Anxiety was intense when the first crew of rescuers started down. When the cage was raised the explorers re ported that they had penetrated one of the veins of the mine for 150 feet from the base of the shaft and that they had found no living man or dead body. The atmosphere in this vein was much better than had been expected, and with the aid of their electric lanterns, the search ers could see plainly. In pther veins leading from the shaft much smoke was encountered and noth ing could be seen. It was determined to start the ventilating fan at the opposite side of the mine. a In half an hour the fan was suddenly ordered shut down. Smoke began to pour out of the- main shaft. Immediately experts were lowered again to investi gate. Suddenly a loud blast came from the depths. The experts were Jerked to the sur face. They reported a blaze of which there had been no evidence ,on their early trips before the starting of the fan. The fire had been discovered in the stable portion of the mine where the original fire occurred. The mine was again .sealed. Experts fear the fire will spread and destroy and burn out the tim bers causing further cave-ins. Widows Forget Xames. Justbefore dark, officials of the miners' union began taking an official roll call of widows and orphans. The Work was difficult because of the congestion of crowds and because of the hysterical condition of the women, some of whom had three or four smalt children tugging ' at their skirts. Many when questioned for data for the roll call were so Inco herent in their replies as to be unable to tell who they were or for whom they were searching. The State Miners I'nion will pay $150. This organization will also contribute J5000 for distribution and the National union will give a like amount. Whatever help there is, probably will come from public funds, it is said. At 1 o'clock i this morning everything was quiet about the mouth of the mine. No efforts had been made to ascertain the condition of the Interior since - the mine was sealed-up yesterday afternoon. Eagles Offer First Aid. SOUTH "BEND, Ind., Nov. 15. Grand Worthy President Frank Earle Hering, of the Order of Eagles, today forwarded J1000 to Cherry. 111., for the aid of fami lies rendered destitute by the mine dis aster. TAFT NAMES "THANKS" DAY President Issues Proclamation Fix ing November 25 as Date. WASHINGTON. Nov. 15. Thursday, November 25. was today 'officially pio clalmed by President Taft as Thanksgiv- lng day. The President's proclamation follows: "The season of the year has returned when, in accordance with the reverent custom established by our forefathers, the people of the United States are wont to meet 1n their, usual places of worship on a day of thanksgiving, appointed by the Civil Magistrate to return thanks to God for the great mercies and benefits which they have enjoyed. "During the past year we have been highly blessed. No great calamities of flood or tempest or epidemic of sickness has befallen. We have lived in quietness undisturbed by wars or rumors of wars. Peace and plenty of bounteous crops and of great industrial production animate a cheerful and resolute people to all the renewed energies of beneficent industry and material and moral progress. It is altogether fitting that we should humbly and gratefully acknowledge the divine source of these blessings. Therefore, I hereby appoint Thurs day, the 25th day of November, as a day of general thanksgiving, and I call upon the people on that day, laying aside their usual vocations, to repair to their churches and unite in services of praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God." HILL COVETS OKANOGAN GREAT NORTHERN" SURVEY HITS CANADIAN BOUNDARY. Railroad Expected to Penetrate Vast Grain and Agricultural Coun try in Washington. SEATTLE, Nov. 15. Great Northern engineers are completing a survey of a railroad 65 miles long from Patoros, where the Methow River Joins the Columbia, north up the valley of the Methow to Twlsp and Winthrop, Okanogan County, Wash. The Great Northern is also sur veying a line from 'Mansfield to Bridge port, in Douglas County. Both these lines will be built at once. Their construction will give thS Great Northern not only valuable feeder lines into undeveloped agricultural and stock-raising sections of Okanogan County, but will also complete the chain xf lines planned years ago for an outlet to the Hill system north of the boundary line, known as the Victoria, Vancouver & Eastern. Steam shovels are now at work prt both ends of the Brewster-Oroville extension along the Okanogan River. Climatic conditions are such that work can be car ried on all Winter. Of the Brewster-Oroville line, M. J. Costeilo, assistant traffic manager for the Great Northern, said today: "It is planned to complete the line to Oroville, so that a freight and passenger service can be begun in the Fall of 1910. -We ought to be able to handle the crops of the Okanogan country next year. The 52-mile extension of the Victoria, Van couver & Eastern Railroad, between Keremeos and Princeton, B. C, has been placed in operation." COLUMBIA BEING DREDGED From Bridge to Willamette, 20-Foot Channel Will Be Made. VANCOUVER. Wash., Nov. 15. (Spe cial.) A 20-foot channel is now being dredged in the Columbia by Government engineers from a point a short distance below the big railroad bridge to the mouth of the Willamette. The money for this purpose was ap propriated by the Government some time ago. and the $15,000, which General Mar shall, the chief Government, engineer, recommended in his recent annual report be appropriated by Congress will be used later In still further improving the Co lumbia Just below Vancouver. BOOTLEGGERS GO TO JAIL Judge Burnett Sentences Eleven Liquor Law Violators. TILLAMOOK, Or.,- Nov. 15. (Special.) Judge Burr.ett surprised the bootleggers, as well as the citizens, when he sentenced 11 of them this morning. Nine were sen to jail. ' The Judge said that Tillamook had the worst reputation for lawlessness of any county in his district and he would im pose a Jail sentence to punish those who had been violating the local-option law and as a warning to others to obey that law. LEAKING CRAFT TAKEN IN Tug Traveler JEnters Grays Harhor With Water in Hold. ' HOQUIAM. Wash., Nov. 15. (Special.) The tug Traveler, of the Grays Harbor Tugboat Company's fleet, sprung such a leak at sea that Captain Sanborn was compelled to bring the craft into the more quiet waters of the harbor, where it was found that there was several Inches of water in her hold. Bad Whisky Breaks Up Camp. ASTORIA, Or., Nov. 15. The Arm strong logging camp, of the Upper Nasel, was the scene of a riot on Saturday even ing that resulted in the camp, employing about 25 men, being entirely disrupted. It will be impossible to resume opera tions for some, time. It appears that some fighting whisky had been brought to the camp, and after the men had imbibed of it freely some trivial Incident started a fight, and before it stopped every man in the camp became involved, some being badly beaten up and the contents of the messhouse wrecked. After it was all over the men quit. CorvallU Church Celebrates. CORVALLIS, Or., Nov. 15. The corner stone of the $25,000 edifice being erected by the First Presbyterian Church here was laid yesterday,' Pastor J. R. N. Bell offi ciating. Special music, a financial report and church history made up the pro gramme. The history disclosed the in teresting fact that the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville, now Corvallis, was organized September 24, 1S53. The new church will be ready , for oc cupancy March 1. A $5000 pipe organ is to be Installed. . Honeyman Players Win. With a score of 25 to 18. the employes of the HoneymaifHardware Company de feated the employes of th W. P. Fuller tompany last night in the opening game of the season for the Portland Indoor Baseball league., in the Healy building at East Morrison street and Grand ave nue. The game was exciting and there was ' much hard batting done by both sides. , I Gambling Conviction Reversed. HOQUIAM. Wash.. Nov. 15. (Special.) H. Delanty. arrested on a gambling charge during a recent raid on the hall of the stevedores, and convicted in the Municipal Court, today won his case on an appeal to the Superior Court and was released. Telephone rates are fixed by the state in Illinois a"d Interchange of service be tween companies In the same locality la compulsory. H 'in SITE OWNS SHORE Federal Supreme Court Holds Against Claimants. MILLIONS FOR WASHINGTON Title to Sea, Lake, River Shore Lands Confirmed in State When McGilvra Loses Suit All Doubt . Set at Rest. WASHINGTON, Nov. 15. The Supreme Court of the United States today reversed the' decision of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit In the case of McGilvra and others against the State Laid Commissioner of the State of Washington, involving the ownership of land under water In Lakes Union and Washington in King County, Washing ton. The case was remanded and the lower court ordered to dismiss the com plaint for want of Jurisdiction. The com plainants own the land fronting on these lakes under titles received from the Gov ernment prior to the admission of the state and they contend this gave them title to the submerged lands immediately in front of their property The shore lands involved in this dispute are owned by the state under a former decision of the Federal Supreme Court and the state ordered them sold and part of the proceeds used in constructing the Alaska-Yukon-Paclflc Exposition. Pend ing the sale the issue of warrants against this fund was authorized. These war rants were placed with bankers and made the construction of the Exposition build ings possible. This method of financing was proposed to the Legislature by State Senator George U. Piper. MEANS MILLIONS FOR STATE Ross Says State Secures AH Shore Land on Navigable Water. OLYMPIA, Wash., Nov. 15. (Special.) "This decision means millions of dollars to Washington," said Land" Commissioner E. W. Boss tonight, when advised of the ruling of the Federal Supreme Court to day in the McGilvra case. Ross added: "Assuming that the Supreme Court af firms the decision of the Circuit Court of Appeals, which latter affirmed the deci sion of Federal Judge Whltson, the Btate has won every contention and settled for all time questions that had been in dis pute since statehood. By this decision the state has title to the shore lands of every navigable lake, river and stream in Wash ington. No private individual has or may obtain any water frontage on such lakes, rivers or streams other than by pur chase or lease from the state. "It Is difficult to estimate offhand what the value of such shore lands aggregates. It will run Into many millions; in fact, we have already disposed of more than InJQJ Sarsapar ilia Cures all blood humors', all erup tions, clears the complexion, cre ates an appetite, aids digestion, relieves that tired feeling, gives vigor and vim. Oet It today in usual liquid form or tab lets called Sa.rn.tabi. 100 Doses $1. ds Cloak Department Sale Every Garment Reduced We want this sale to be thoroughly under stood. Every garment in the department is re duced. No garments held in reserve. This cloak department illustrates very well what this store stands for. Above all "MERCHANDISE OF MERIT ONLY." ' Real reductions, gen . uine bargains. ' ' ' We claim that this sale is the greatest oppor tunity for securing women's wearing apparel ever presented in the city. . - -When you see the garments you will under stand that this is no empty boast. We are con stantly striving to impress upon the women of Portland that the workmanship and Quality standards of our store are higher than you will find elsewhere. In short that Lipman, Wolfe & Company's value-giving is tangible and unquestion able. We invite your inspection of our Cloak Department Sale. ' $1,000,000 worth on Lakes Washington and Union alone." HASKELL MUST FACE JURY Federal Judge Overrules Motion to ' Quash Indictments. CHICKASAW, Okla.. Nov. 15. Fed eral Judge John A. Marshall, of Utah, overruled today the demurrer to in dictments filed by Governor Charles N. Haskell and five other prominent Okla homans, charging them with fraudu lently obtaining from the Government title to a number of town lots In Mus kogee, Okla. The defendants' trial is set for Saturday next, at Chickasaw. The five co-defendants of Governor Haskell are C. W. Turner. A. Z. Eng lish, W. R. Eaton, W. T. Hutchins and F. B. Severs. : Forest' Work Needs $400,000. WASHINGTON, Nov. 15. Four hun dred thousand dollars, in the judgment of Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture, will be necessary to ad minister properly the 25,000,000 acres of public lands added to the National forests by President Roosevelt during the last six weeks of. his administra tion. The bulk of these lands are in Alaska. The appropriation for the cur The Main , Highway THE OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO. OREGON SHORT LINE UNION PACIFIC CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago AND ALL EASTERN POINTS . ELECTRIC BLOCK SIGNAL PROTECTION the SAFE ROAD TO TRAVEL OREGON-WASHINGTON LIMITED Leaves Portland Daily at 6:35 P. M. , Arrives Chicago 8 :35 P. M. Third Day. CHICAGO-PORTLAND SPECIAL Leave Portland Pally IOiOO A. M. Arrive Chicago, Kaon, Third Day. Arrives St. Lout. Bt(HS P. M. Third Day. The through equipment to St. Louis forms a part of the famous "St. Louis-Colorado Limited" from Denver , via Union Pacific and Wabash. Pullman drawing-room sleeping cars, Pullman tourist sleeping cars with all the latest im provements compartment observation sleeping car, dining car and free reclining-chair cars. SOO-SPOKANE-PORTLAND "Train de Luxe" BETWEEN PORTLAND AND ST. PAUL Via the 0. E. & N. and Soo Spokane Line, through Spokane, Wash. LEAVES PORTLAND 7:00 P. M. DAILY ARRIVES ST. PAUL 1:30 P. M. THIRD DAT A Handsomely Equipped Electric Lighted Solid Train of Compartment Ob servation Car, Standard and Tourist Sleepers and Dining Car. Inquire at the City Ticket Office, Third and "Washington Sts., Portland, Oregon, for all de sired information, including beautifully illustrated and instructive book, " Sights and Scenes From the Car Window," explaining everything, of interest en route. Wm. McMURRAY, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon" rent year for the administration of the National forests Is $4,624,000. MANUEL REACHES ENGLAND Portugal's King Is Greeted by Prince, of Wales, LONDON, Nov. 15. King Manuel, who Is on his first visit to England since reaching the throne of Portugal, arrived at Portsmouth today aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. Hewas met by the Prince of Wales representing King Edward and welcomed by an imposing naval display. The party proceeded by train to Windson. where King Edward and Queen Alexandra awaited their guests at the station. The week's festivities at Windsor have been arranged. PROSPERITY HITS HAWAII Sugar Planters Report Heavy Crop. Filipino Labor Succeeds. HONOLULU. Nov. 15. The Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association met in its 29tli arnual convention today. The re ports presented show that the crop of this EXPERIENCED WRAPPERS WANTED PERMANENT POSITIONS N Corsets emo v The soft, fleecy warmth of woolen blankets is as good these cold nights as the cheery radiance of an old-fashioned fireplace. These sale values are extraordinary, considering the high price of wool and it's a good thing to buy from a reputable house and be sure you're getting wool. Thousands of pairs of Blankets representing the BEST products of the BEST mills in both the East and the West. Below we submit to you our stock of blankets at prices that must COMMAND ATTENTION OF ALL ECON OMICAL BUYERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS. $4.50 White and Gray Wool Blankets, special. . . . $3.19 $5.50 White and Gray Wool Blankets, special $3.95 $6.50 White and Gray Wool Blankets, special. . . . $4.95 $7.50 White and Gray Wool Blankets, special. . . . $5.85 $8.50 White and Gray Wool Blankets, special.-. . . $6.45 $10.00 All-Wool Blankets, special. $7.95 $11.50 All-Wool Blankets, special $8.95 $12.50 All-Wool Blankets, special $9.85 $14.50 All-Wool Blankets, special $10.95- COTTON BLANKETS REDUCED $0.85 16-4 Cotton Blanket, special 69 $1.25 11-4 Cotton Blanket, special. 98 $1.75 11-4 Cotton Blanket, special..! $1.38 $2.50r12-4 Cotton Blanket, special .:.... : $1.89 COMFORTER SPECIAL $2.00 Silkoline Comforters, special $1.49 $2.50 Silkoline Comforters, special $1.98 $3.00 Silkoline Comforters, special . $2.49 $4.50 Sateen Comforters, special $3.49 $5.00 Sateen Comforters, special $3.95 year will be the1 largest ever recorded in t.te islands. ' S. M. Damon, retiring president, said that the experiments 'with Filipinos and Russian Inbor have been entirely satis factory. President Damon retired in fa vor of W. G. Irwin. Claims of the Japan ese plantation laborers for higher wages were considered. Though there is little talk of strikes at present, walkouts will follow the refusal of the planters to grant the desired increase in pay, and t'.ie general agitation campaign will be re eumtu. . COOK " INVITES AUSTRIAN Explorer Asks Paul Reinwald to As cend Mount McKinley. LOS ANGELES. Nov. 15. Paul Rein wald, a noted Austrian mountain climber now in this city, who has ascents of both Mount Blanc and the Matterhorn To The East Butterick Patterns Cold Snap Blankets to his credit, today received a letter from Dr. Frederick A. Cook, in which the lat ter states that Reinwald is being consid ered as a member of the party to attempt the ascent of Mount McKinley during the coming Spring for the purpose of securing the records left there by Dr. Cook, according: to his statements. Reinwald says that he Is willing to undertake the climb. Cure Yourself With 2c Turkish Bath REMARKABLE RESULTS OK ROB INSON "THERMAL" FOR RHEU MATISM, NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. KIDNEY TROUBLE, SKI A.VD OTHER DISEASES. Does What No Drug on l'.nrtli tun Do. The results produced by a Rohinson "Therm!'' Math inside of L'rt minutes are almost beyond belief. Phyiieiai.m everywhere are changing from drugs to thermal baths In the treatment of many diseases. In has been found, for instance, in the case of rheumatism, that uric acid in the blood can "be extracted from the. system completely in a few clays' time. Eczema can bo completely cured within a week. 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