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IS BY VIOLENT QUAKE Earth Rocks for 40 Seconds at Fairbanks Shock Most Severe on Record. MINE FOREMAN IS KILLED Slab of IHrt, Loosened From Roof of Shaft, Buries Workman Seis mograph at Seattle Records Heavy Disturbances. FAIRBANKS. Alaska, July 7. The moat violent earthquake ever known here shook the whole town at 18 o'clock last night, the earth rocking continu ously for 40 seconds. Less violent shocks occurred through out the night. Louis Anderson, foreman of a mine on Dome Creek, was killed. He was suf focated beneath a huge slab of earth which the quake loosened from the roof of the mine. SEATTLE, July 7. Violent disturb ances lasting from 12:01 to 3:0S A. M. today were recorded on the seismo graph at the University of Washington. The heaviest shock was from 12:08 to 1J:15, with the most Intense vibration of this shock between 12:06 and 12:15, at which time the needle ran off the paper. VOLCANO DAMAGE IS SLIGHT Scientists Go North to 3Iake Study of Earth Disturbance- SEATTLE. July 7. Fine volcano dust la still falling over the region within several hundred miles of Mount Kat mai. Alaska, which awoke from slum ber one month ago today. As only a few hundred people live permanently in the sphere of Influence of Katalla and her sister volcanoes. Redoubt, Illamna and St. Augustine, the financial damage caused by the shower of ashes from their four chimneys was not large, and the loss of life, if any. was among the Indians of the fishing ' villages along the Alaska peninsula. Following the first day of the erup tion, when the volcanoes, after a strug gle, blew out the rocks that clogged their throats, the discharge has been only of ashes, with no lava. The so called ashes may be duplicated by re ducing to powder the pumice stone to be obtained at any drugstore. Fine particles of volcanic dust have been known to float in the air for many weeks and to be carried half way around the world. This ash Is com posed principally of silica, but contains also all the chemical elements required for plant growth, and consequently acts as a fertilizer of the soil. At ttie Government experiment sta tion at Kodlak Island, the cattle were saved, but many sheep perished." In the ocean no injury was done to fish. The spawning run of the salmon had not brgun at the time of the eruption. The canneries are operating as usual r. .ttln,,n trnl Yl O- m the T"i VflTI Just as In former years. Government rations are sustaining the inhabitants of Kodiak Island. The revenue cutters, which this year are not obliged to protect the seal rook eries, went north with instructions to make note of all changes in the ocean flow, a modification of Alaska climate having been noted during the past year and this phenomenon being ascribed to a shifting of warm ocean currents be cause of lifting of portions of the sea bottom. Geologists say that the Aleu tian Islands, which stretch from the mainland of Alaska In a long curve to Kamchatka, are the tops of submerged mountains: that these mountains are slowly rising, and that in time Bering Sea will be Inclosed, and later will be come a broad valley. The shallow por tions of Bering Sea are favorite resorts of cod and other fish, apd the Govern ment survey vessels are constantly on the outlook for new "banks." These cod banks give employment to a large fleet of vessels that spend the Sum mer in Bering Sea and are driven out in Winter by the Ice. The formation of new fishing banks would be of In calculable value. SEISMOGRAPH RECORDS QTJAKE Instrument in Kansas Shows Vibra tions of Unparalleled Force. LAWRENCE, Kan, July 7. Heavy earth shocks. 70 minutes in duration, were recorded on the seismograph at the University of Kansas, beginning at 1:16 o'clock this morning. The cen ter of the disturbance was estimated at 2800 miles' distance. The vibration marks of the heaviest part of the shocks were three and three-fourths Inches across the instru ment, the ' most violent known since Its installation, five years ago. The waves were heavier In the east and west than in the north and south. Professor H. P. Cady, in charge of the observatory, said there were two probable centers one to the northwest In Alaska, near the recent volcanic dis turbances, and the other on the north west coast of South America, in Co lombia or Ecuador. Since the seismo graph does not record the exact direc tion of the shocks, it Is Impossible further to Identify their location. TAFT TO CHOOSE CHAIRMAN (Continued From First Ps- oi- a.." waa a nrominent figure in the Chicago convention, and other party leaders from various sections, v... intorcated onlookers and incidentally ready to give advice. Mr. Keallng took an active part In the conduct of the Taft cause at Chicago and la expected to take an equally active part In the campaign for elec tion. Hailing from a pivotal state. he would not be averse, in tue pm i hi. frfaiuln. to assuming gen eral charge of the Republican side rn ha fie-ht should It be deemed ex pedient to have him serve in that ca pacity. Hlllea Will Nat Raa Cassaalgau The only thing apparently Battled with respect to tne u .inihiii la that Charles D. Hllles, sec retary to the President, will not be transferred from his present position to become the managing director of the campaign. Mr. Hllles was the Pres ident's original choice for cnainnan, 'but It la understood Mr. Taft now be iiu it arlll ha better to continue his secretary in the more Intimate per sonal relation already existing. imoni those mentioned for chair man are William Barnes. Jr.. of New York; Senator Sanders, or Tennessee; Harry Daugherty, of Ohio, and ex-Sen-tor Hemenway, of Indiana. Some of the Eastern newspapers have ALASKA SHAKEN had Mr. Barnes tentatively selected In advance for chairman, but while he has some supporters for the position, he Is strongly opposed by others. His po litical sagacity is not questioned, but there is a strong opinion to the effect that the ticket would not gain any thing throughout the country by having as titular head of the fighting forces a man who has been prominently identi fied with "the machine," that at times hss been subjected to much criticism. Baraes Somewhat Vapeavlar. The sincere friends ofthe President are deairous that no mistake no of fense against popular feeling be com mitted In the naming of a National chairman. It Is realized that mistakes have been made In the past. ' Now it Is understood that as far as possible the effort should be not only to pick a FORMER PORTLAND GIRL WEDS ALBAS Y MAN. Mrs. Oda Joaea Ballaatyae. ALBANY. Or.. July 7. (Spe cial.) David Jennings Ballantyne and Miss Oda E. Jones were mar ried July 2, at 8 P. M., by Rev. H. H. Marsden. rector of St. Peters' Episcopal Church. The cere money was performed at the home of Mrs. O. D. Austin, sister of the bride. The bridesmaid. Miss Irma Curran, was dressed in pink mea saline and oarrled pink roses. The best man was L. W. Smith. Mrs. P. P. Nutting sang "My Star" during the ceremony, and the wedding march was played by Mrs. S. W. Worrell, Margaret Ballantyne acted as flower girl, while Marciel Austin and Violet Nutting were ribbon bearers. The bride's bouquet was caught by Miss Miriam Page. Mr. and Mrs. Ballantyne are at home at 526 East Third street. manager of the peculiar ability required to direct a National campaign, uui whose name will give some strength to doabt is expressed whether Mr. Barnes would be an asset such as is desired. xr risrhnrtv. of Ohio, has been favored by the President, but some members of the National ccmm.u .ki.riinn tr his selection. Mr. Daugherty's energies have been devoted i. tn Ohio state anairs, anu wiwio the President has confidence in his abll i... . r..n th broader situation. others think that the chairman should be one whose experience in the National game is more extended. Senator Sanders had charge of the work of lining up the South for Taft at Chicago and performed It well.f He has a broaa grasp oi jwn..... -and undoubtedly would make a No. 1 chairman. The fact, heverA, J? comes from the South, while the battle will be fought in the East and Middle and Far West, would cause his selection for the position to stand as a decided nZt.Il Mm .MV,inr at nil definite, how- ever, as to the decision which will be reached. It Is an open question. i determined after a thorough survey of . . i v. .... tha mpinhpm of the tne Biiuanun " . committee get lnt6 close communication with President Tan. Mistakes Must Be Avoided. in.. ....rfinn r m-Kunlzlnar for cam- Via hn of srreater im portance to the Republicans than It Is this year. The delicacy of details that must be considered is iuny ppn;i.i. there never has been a time when It. ...nt(i tn aruard asatnst mistakes. At this stage the party lead ers freely admit that matters are de cidedly mixed and with the Roosevelt forces busy preparing for their Inde pendent movement tne onroucoi experts cannot at this time tell Just where the hardest fighting Is to take place. All agree, however, on the im portance of arranging the preliminaries hfn (hit actual strategies of the cam paign are considered. Roy O. West, OI Illinois, prouuij " . i H .rocntlvfl commit- tee, under the direction of which the campaign will be conauciea. mr. ni has been taking a vacation In Michigan since the close of the Chicago conven tion and on his arrival here tonight said that, having been out of touch with affairs at home, he was not pre pared to talk about the situation. In short all tne memners i ""--""- -. ' j.n,.nmtnriAt OI) TiraCticallV all the big questions confronting the organization and exhibit a desire to exchange views ana mmi io taking action. . Senator Crane, of Massachusetts, Is likely to be named as the National com mittee member from his state to suc ceed himself, as a result of the failure of the evenly-divided delegation at Chi- . ...ti. An a man 1 it i liiis umv. There has been some talk of Mr. Crane for National cnalrman. Whether he is or not. he will take an active pn in the campaign management. Elks Week Mail to yonr friends and rela tives in the East The Oregonian durinp the Elks' Convention, including the big illustrated special Elks' Edition, the Sun day before the convention, and the great Sunday edition of July 14th, giving a resume of the entire week. Eight Issues Altogether. The Oregonian will have the" best and most complete account of the days' doings, profusely illustrated, and no more attract ive testimonial to your friends could be given than a subscrip tion to Oregon's great daily during the event. Orders given now. or sent by mail to The Oregonian will re ceive prompt and careful atten tion. Subscription price for the entire eight days, including the two special Elks editions, and postage, 25 cents. rV- V GET A THE TTMT? ill a. - I MUNDAY IS HOME Vancouver Delegate to Demo cratic Convention Pleased. EXPECTS NOMINEE TO WIN Washington Is Picked to Poll Full Vote for Wilson Clark Would Have Done All Right, Too, gays His Supporter. VANCOUVER, Wash.. July 7. (Spe cial.) J. A. Munday. National commit AATnon anA a ripipsrate to the Demo cratic convention at Baltimore, who was elected vice-president 01 tne wasn-ing-ton delegation, returned today. The nmilrsrl ai UlLVS. "We VOted fOT Clark as long as there was any hope," said Mr. Munday tonigrnt, "ana ineu for Wilson, my second choice. Many delegates at ine convention. he continued, "had assurances Ironi home that their expenses would De taken care .of so long as tney voiea ,h.i. atuttiii frlands candidates. I think Washington will poll a full Democratic vote this Fall, and that Wllon will be elected ty a Dig major ity 1 think Clark would have run equally well, though his support would be drawn from outside of the Demo cratic party. In certain sections. . r-Iarbr Draws Beat Applause. "tk. ,MitAif demonstration In the convention was wnen tne mm mm s J. A. Mnaday. Vaaeoirver Dele Kate to National Democratic Coaveatfoa, Who Has Returned Borne. . vealed a clear majority , of all dele gates for Champ Clark. This lasted about an hour. The longest demon stration tv as when the Nebraska dele ration changed its vote from Champ Clark to Wilson.' This wss an hour and 10 minutes. The delegates marched v '::-:':- . SEE THE WORLD'S GREATEST A Tf COUNTRY CLUB TRACK i' I Barney ffldfoM World's Greatest Track Driver Many Other Stars 8 Events Daily Tomorrow and Wednesday 1:30 P. General Admission 50c, Grandstand $1.00 Take Rose City Park Car around the big hall, swinging their banners and shouting. "This convention, as many others have - done, demonstrated the wisdom of excluding spectators from political conventions, so that delegates can transact their business In an orderly manner and the press secure a ishbiui record of the proceedings. The specta . naitimnv Included most of the leading members of Baltimore society. but there were also enougn noisy pou ple to make It difficult for the dele gates to hear the proceedings all the .1 t thinir Mrtv leaders will see the necessity of admitting only the delegates, officers of the convention and the public press. - , Press Well Cared for. "Th. r.nnrt.rf' cnllerv OCCUDied a A.u...hiA nart nf the main floor, on a platform slightly above the seats of delegates. . "I believe that the nomination of nrii - Ua.Bhntl will SUlt the TT UBUU " " - country and enable the Democratic party to secure a large majority ui members of the Electoral onese. llv entertained while in Baltimore, even our carfare, was paid when , riding on streetcars, and .. rivan us In crowded cars. The Southerners are born polite, and they simply cannot conceal mo The hospitality oi tne peuyie ui J land was universal. . "TKo vrntM rates were high, but prob ably not higher than the urgent de mand justlned. UMATILLA SQUAW SUIII BODY FOTJJTD IXTNG IX RIVER OX IXMAX RESERVATIOX. Murdered Woman Mother, ot Carlisle Graduate Who Recently Com . mitted Suicide. " , OTVnT.itTON. Or. July 7.- (Special.) The body of an Indian woman named Tlmot was found today in a snauow pool of the Umatilla River on the Uma tilla Indian reservation. The woman had been murderea. The. body was discovered by Ernest . .ttflAj nfffriM-M At thiS juan, u - Dlaca. The murder Is believed to have been committea imi rnimj "b"1- -the squaw was returning from market ing In Pendleton to her allotment on - Tha nnnv which She in reaerwuiwii. , J , was riding was found today graslng along tne roaasiae noi xrom i-ii kbub -" - The woman had been siruca wim rock over the left ear and near the . - J .tahhjul aavxral times rigui icnifii - with a knife about the neck and face. Following the crime tne ooay wm rA th hank of the Umatilla River and thrown In a pool. The murder was coranuiwu f v . . ...j.j i K n aam PHtnAr ra.net!. . . awartcliinilar. -DeDUty Sheriff Blakeley and Chief of Police Kearney are investigating me muii- 1 no Bwm " " MitiflhiA wheat land on the KlUUUUb vi V - . , reservation. She is survives m. . Walletsle. who committed suicide with another Indian namea t once was the star xuuokck uu mo v. - . . . t it AA,k11 tjam lisie xnumu iwv,. . . Kcan manv NaWS OI the murder quickly reached the Indian celebration at tayuse. anu vwai. - over the big crowd. Races and sports Of all Kinds were pmipui.u. Hotel Man Fined $650. ASTORIA, Or, July 7. (Special.) t.i T nrnnriatno of the Old Seaside Hotel at Holladay, pleaded ' Ill ' at a-iilltv In the, Circuit Court last night to three Indictments charging him with selling liquor without a license. tie was fined 1250 on the. first and $200. on each of the other Indictments, but the collection of the two latter fines was suspended during good behavior. J. W. Thompson, who was indicted with Loiaeono, pleaded not guilty and will stand trial. IRVINGT0N HOME. t w. havA fnp Rn la thA finest new 10- room house In Irvington, located on Thompson street, near 17th. Hardwood floors throughout. All rooms papered. Two baths, three toilets, two fireplaces, billiard-room, finished throughout in mahogany ana oan. or prn.-t Owners and Builders, 22d and B razee. E. 935,. C 2322. Chehalis Creamery Starts July 10. mrvulTTa Wash Jlllv 7. fSne- i i v PK.haiia1 nw co-ODeratlve creamery, w.hlch is being started by the Lewis county wo-vjperaiive wi win ery Company, the second largest con cern of Its kind on this Coast, will be gin making Its "Chehalis" brand of butter July 10. R. E. Miller, for a long time -connected with the Klock Com pany, of Seattle, has been' engaged as buttermaker. See the chariot races today. Country Club track. 2:80 P. M. Health Is the foundation of all good look. The wise woman realizes this and takes precautions to preserve her health and strength through the pe riod of Child bearing. She remains a pretty mother by avoiding as far as possible the suffering and dangers of such occasions. This every woman mar do through the use of Mother's Friend. This Is a medicine for external application and so penetrating In its nature as to thoroughly lubricate ererr muscle, nerve and tendon in volved during the period before baby comes.. It aids nature by expanding th akin and tissues, relieves tender ness and soreness, and perfectly pre pares tne system ..- j, for natural and lliLfXUTUZL f mnthernnnd. " - ' Mather's Friend la sold at drug tores. Write for free book for ex uectant mothers, which contains much valuable information. IRaDFTjOO REGUlATOX CO.. Atlanta. Cs. 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