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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 1902)
'wy "? ' smm ' Wfcri$iifc&i&'mv r -n wg iTnwr!r' wmi fgMftft we y ' .W W"' Fjjjwn-"" '""fv4tr'sv wa(p-5rP5V!T'll'(w7'" THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAST, PORTLAND. FEBRUARY 16, 1902. LAST WORD ON SUBJECT EXGL ?,D AVODI.T) WHOP TIIK SPAN ISH WAR CONTROVERSY. Anti-American Fecllns in London Before Hostilities The Vrcsu Warned by Lord SulKbnry. LONDON. Feb. 15. The dispute over the attitude of the iwwers towards t'iC Vnited States prior to the Span-Is-h-AmerJcan "War continues to take tP columns of the London dallios. opinion is much divided as to the wisdom of Lord Cranbourne's course in making his first statement on the subject in the Hutu of Commons, and since the later dr vc-lopaients, the opposition to further 0. i Insures by the British Government hat ben strengthened into a determined ITiiV-m against tlie revealment of secret d ' i mints reining to the negotiations of th. t period. Lord Cranbournc's state ment of Friday, which was the result of cable dispatches exchanged between Lord Pauncefote and the Foreign Olllce, Is probably the la.t word Great Britain will have to say on the subject, since it will be impossible to overrate the Irri-t.t'.-in expressed in Downing street at t t German publication of documents re ' .,ng to the incident, though implicit be l.i f is expressed that American opinion is i ot to be inlluenced thereby. Should Lord L.rsJowne, the Foreign Secretary, make a more explicit statement regarding the I!rutc, It would not bring matters much more- forward, for the Foreign Office has no record of the deliberations at the dip I matlc meeting held In "Washington April 14, 1K8. and Great Britain's contentions would thus be only strengthened to the extent of the reliance placed on Lord Lirdownes word as against the allega ta 't of the German officials, l'rivitely, tl.c Foreign Office- officials declare that Lord Cranbourne's two replies, especially V.v .riswer to the first note, effectually t t.iblish Great Britain's attitude, even if Lor-T Pauncefote is charged with secretly combining against the United States, which is inrtignintly declared to be an utt riy absurd suggestion. Among the Americans resident In Lon elon during the month of May. 1S8S, It Is recalled, however, that an intense pro Spanish feeling existed on many sides, es pecially in society, where women con ncited with government olllcials appeared wearing the Spanish colors. In this and many other ways London became it that period none too comfortable a dwelling plare for Americans, for the press teemed with anti-American editorials. The cessa tion of the latter was due to a remark able occurrence that the Associated Press l" able to announce for the lirst time. After Dewey's victory. Lord Salisbury took the almost unprecedented stop of communication with the editors of the leading: conservative dallies, urging them to desist from criticism of the United States, pointing out how vital it was to Gre-at Britain's interest that the side of the United States and not that of Spain should be advocated In the English press. As i result, public opinion was reversed nnl the government was thoroughly sup ported in Its efforts to strain its neutral ity to the point of helping the United States. What the Saturday Review now terms Lord Cranbournc's "Indiscretion" would doubtless have brought ujK)n the govern ment severe criticism, had not the Anglo Japanese treaty diverted public attention and had not the alliance been generally re garden! as a groat stroke of ellplomacy. As It is. the dispute lia served to strain to i really serious point the relations be tween Great Britain and Germany, which we re none too harmonious prior to the first question asked on the subject by He nrv Norman in the House of Commons. Am -Tig the diplomats in London the con t T-y is generally regardeel as offset ting the benefits which had been privately t rrnrl "England's coup dVtat in China." n inlluentlal member of the Spanish i.v untie service, who is now liere, said t a .i representative of the Associated Pre--: We view the squabble with consider able amnsonniit, but have no intention of jutting in an oar. Should we say all we know, our reflations with several of the European iouers. which are now quite satisfactory, might be seriously impaired. Moreover, we a:c not in the habit of bie.tking the hard and fast laws of diplo matic secrecy. We are naturally pleased, however, that the affair has brought out the fact that we practically gave in to all the conditions demanded by the United States, anel our submission, on which the Ambassadors deliberated April 11, war, suppressed ." This allegation of the suppression of Spain's submission is also discussed at length in English official circles, where it 5s de clared that unless a satisfactory ex plan ition is forthcoming the incident will be- handed down to history as a repetition of Prince Bismarck's action In regard to the Ems dispatch. There are indications that pourparlers hae recently been exchangeel between some of the European iwwers regarding the Philippines, exactly for what purpose or with what prospect of materializing Into definite action It is impossible at present to say. However, the Associated Pr -s is able to state that there has re cently been a keen recrudescence of Ju te ret in Downing street and at other chancellories in the conditions prevailing in the Philippines and the attitude of the United Stite: towards those islands. Whether this has any connection with the An,lo-Japnnese treaty is vnly a matter for surmise-, but that an important inter national unelercurrent exists in regard to the probable future status of those islands is undeniable. Poultney Bigekw. when questioned re garding his reported references, when in America, to a war between the United States and Germany, said: "I predicted no such thing. What I did say in Chicago was that commercial rivalry, combined with unfriendly legis lation, tended to embitter public opinion on both sides, and that Trince Henry's visit can ha no influence beyond the small circle whhi. meets nim personally ai.d likes him for his individual qual itle s. What struck me most forcibly dur ing my visit to the Middle West universi. ties was the superiority of such universi ties as Cornell. Wisconsin, Minnesota, etc . over the many famous Eastern col leges in fitting students to take the lend in practical American affairs. The spirit that is conquering the neutral markets of the world Is more stimulated at the headwaters of the Mississippi than at the Atlantic. The intellectual viuor of our Western universities ix not yet appreci ated." Thanks greatly to the assiduity with wh.ch the royal family is patroniz li.g them, the theaters, with few excep tl ir!. are doing well. "Mice and Men" has been particularly successful, and its lease of the Lyric Theater will be pro longed until August 1C. "Aiizona" has not been quite living up to expectations 'n the way of full houses, though King Ed ward's appreciation of the play may turn the tide In Its favor. The famous old Glob Theater has been ordered to be shut up in March, as the County Council will then begin its demolishment. to make way for new street improvements. In conse quence of the unexpected shortness of its lease of life. "The Heel of Achilles" will be withdrawn February 19. Julia Neilsen and Fred Terry then will substitute a re. vival of "Sweet Nell of Old Drury." At the Avenue Theater "The Cigarette Maker's Romance" ended its run tonight. It will be succeeded by "Little Lord Fauntleroy." The Lord -Chief Justice, Baron Alver stone, refused today to reopen the case of .Poulett vs. Poulett, in which Viscount HInton, who at one time played an organ In the streets of London, sought to oust his step-brother, the youthful Earl Pou Jett, from the family estates. The Lord Chief Justice thus confirmed the previous Judgment in the case, whereby it was declared that Viscount HInton, under a family settlement entered into In 3SS3, was debarred from claiming the property in dispute. Arthur Frederick Jeffreys. M. P., has been appointed deputy chairman of tho House of Commons under tho new rules of procedure. William Waldorf Astor. as a prelimi nary to going In for horse-racing, has registered his colors under the Jockey Club rules. They are light blue with pink sash and cap. The government has decided to appoint a royal commission to Inquire Into tho question of alien Immigration. INTERESTS THE FRENCH PRESS. They Believe England In Getting: tke "Worst of the Controversy. PARIS. Feb. 15. The French press Is following with keen interest the develop ments of what is described here as "Eng land's campaign of calumny" against a European nation in the question of Inter vention In the Spanish-American War. The Journal des Debats says: "The Eng lish press will admit that the British Government has undertaken a campaign of slander in order to make England popular in the United States. If, how ever. Dr. von Holleben's dispatch is cor rect, the responsibility for the 'conspir acy' against the United States falls on Lord Pauncefote, and in this case the campaign started by England was not only clumsy and impotent, but slander ous. Lord Cranbourno's reply yesterday seems almost a disavowal of Lord Paunce fote." The Temps thinks Great Britain is get ting worsted in the controversy with Ger many, and says: "The United States must just now feci the emotion of a young belle who for the lirst time has come in con tact with the pressing admiration of amor ous rivals. They arc quarreling as to who shall enjoy her good graces, and not merely over the question as to who shall insinuate himself In her favor, but as to whe shall prove having been ever her true, great and only friend. Dr. von Hol leben's dispatch totally upsets the Eng lish stories, and. according to Lord Cran bourne's statement. England is taking refuge in a disavowal of the personal in itiative of Its Ambassador. It Is a pitiful spectacle." "WOULD DROP T1IL3 SUBJECT. Germany Not Willinc: to Keep the I'nuiiccfotc Controversy Alive. BERLIN. Feb. 15. After Lord Cran bournc's repented statements on the sub ject In the British House of Commons, it is now generally recognized here in the AngIopholc press that the British Gov ernment was not privy to Lord Paunce fote's action April 14, 1SSS. German Gov ernment circles are now willing to con cede this, though emphasizing the impos sibility of Germany knowing that Lord Pauncefote acted without instructions from his government. It being against all diplomatic precedents for an Ambassador to make so Important a proposition with out Instructions. The explanation that Lord Pauncefote acted In behalf of Dr. Hengelmueller, the Austrian Minister, while not rejected absolutely, is not re garded as exposing Dr. von Holleben to blame for a misconception, since Lorel Pauncefote gave no intimation in the conference that he was submitting an other's proposition, and the Impression made on the Ambassadors uniformly was that it was submitted on Lord Paunce fote's Initiative. However, there is no dlsiosItlon hero to keep the controversy alive, since It Is proved that Germany took no unfriendly step against the United States. Surprise is expressed at tho fact that some of the English newspapers affect to believe that the Relchsanzelgcr publica tion of the Von Holleben correspondence occurred without the Emperor's approval, whereas everybody familiar with German press matters must know that the pub lication of such elocuments in the organ requires Ills Majesty's sanction. Much satisfaction is expressed, here at the fact that the American press now recognizes Germany's friendly attitude at a critical moment. THE BURNS HANDICAP. You n k Eonie "Winn the Rich Stnlces nt Oakland. SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 15. Eonic, car rying the colors of Sesar Young and rid den by Lee Jackson, won the $10,003 Burns handicap at Oakland today in the pres ence qf over 7000 people. Nones was sec ond, and Corrlgan third. The mile, and a quarter was covered in 2:10Vi- After two days' rain, there was sunshine, but the track was very sloppy. A field of 12 went to the post, with Bob Smith's entry. Ar ticulate, and Greyfield favorites at 2 to 1. Nones and Obia. carrying the colors of P. Ryan, were second choices, and were in strong demand. Corrlgan and Scotch Plaid represented Burns and Waterhouse. and were well supported, while Diderot was played from 10 to 1 to 5 to 1. Eonic remained at about 10 to 1 throughout the betting. There was a delay of IS minutes at the pot, due to the bad acting of Greyfield and some of the other starters. Corrlgan at once went to the front, followed by Obia and Greyfield. while Nones and Ar ticulate brought up the rear. Corrlgan and Obia set the pace, but at the stretch turn Obia tired and fell back. Corrlgan continued in the lead, but Eonic. who. for tunately, got through next to the rail, as sumed command In the stretch. Nones, who was forced to go wide on the turns, closed fast, but Turner was forced to pull out at the last eighth pole, losing some ground. He finished resolutely, but could not catch Eonic, who won by five lengths amid much enthusiasm. Corrlgan was only beaten a neck for second money, while Black Dick was a close fourth. Greyfield ran well for a mile and an eighth, and his stable companion. Articulate, af ter making up much ground the first mile, tired and was eased up. The event was worth $7000 to the winner. Eonic is a chestnut mare by Eon-Mermaid. Results: Six furlongs Phylls won, Bassenzo sec ond. Constable third; time. l:17l,. Four furlongs Adirondack won. NIgrett second. High Chancellor third; time. 0:50. Mile, seling Floronze won, Wolhurst second. Sea Lion third; time. 1:.5. Mile and a quarter. Burns handicap Eonic won. Nones second, Corrlgan third; time. 2:10Vi. Six furlongs. Amazon handicap Duckoy won. Meehanus second, Kenil worth third; time. l:15i. One mile, selling Colonel Ballantyne won. The Weaver second, Ishtar third; time. 1:451. TefTrlcs nml Fitznlmiuoiis Matched. NEW YORK, Feb. 15. Robert Fitzslm mqns and James J. Jeffries signed articles here today to meet In a 20-round glove content some day between May 10 and 20. for the championship of tho world. The contest is to take place before tho club offering the highest purse. The winner Is to receive CO per cent and tho loser 40 per cent of tho purse. -. Swlmmins; Ruccn nt Cblcngo. CHICAGO. Feb. 15. In the aquatic events at the Sportsmen's" Show tonight, the 100-yard open scratch race was won by J. Scott Leary. of the Olympic Club, San Francisco. In C7 seconds. J. W. Spen cer, of Columbia, was second, and Guy M. Dailey. of Homestead Athletic Club, Pittsburg, was third. Securities Company Incorporated. ALBANY, N. Y.. Feb. 15. The Metro politan Securities Company, of New York City, which Is to control the traction lines of that city, was Incorporated today by the Secretary of State with a. capital of JOO.000,000. DOCTORS ENDORSE SWAMP-ROOT To Prove What Swamp-Root, the Great Kidney, Liver or Bladder Remedy, Wii! Do for YOU, Every Reader of The Oregonlan May Have a Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail. East Altanta, Ga.. March 1st, 1001. DR. KILMER & CO., Binghamton. N. Y. Gentlemen: While It has never been my habit or inclination to recommend reme dies the ingredients of which are not all known to me, it seems as if I should make an exception in the case of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. My experience, so far as 1 have tested It In my practice, forces me to the conclusion that It Is a remedy of the greatest value in all kidney, liver, bladder and other inflammatory conelltions of the genito-urlnary tract. I now take pleasure In prescribing Swamp-Root in all such cases with a feeling of assurance that my patients will derive great benefit from Its use. I shall continue to prescribe It In other cases in my practice, with the expectation of good results. Very truly yours. G sP c 4c (A. J. Halle. M. D.) Gentlemen: I have prescribed that w-onderful remedy for kidney complaint. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, with most beneficial effect, nnd know of many cures by its use. These patients had kidney trouble, as diagnosed by other physicians, and treated without benefit. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root effected a cure. I am a liberal man, and accept a specific wherever I find It. In an accepted school or out of It. For desperate cases of kidney complaint under treatment with unsatisfactory results, I turn to Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root with most flattering results. I shall continue to prescribe it, and from personnl observation state that Swamp-Root has great curative properties. Truly yours, (X. Barstow Irish. M. D.) jf z?Atrot p ? - f j Sept. 2t. 1901. At-tfe . Swamp-Root Is pleasant to take, and Is used In the leading hospitals, recom mended by physicians In their private practice, and is taken by doctors themselves who have kidney ailments, because they recognize In It the greatest and most suc cessful remedy for kidney, liver and bladder troubles. EDITORIAL NOTE If you have the slightest symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble, or If there Is a trace of it In your family history, send at once to Dr. Kil mer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., who will gladly send you by mall. Immediately, without cost to you, a sample bottle of Swamp-Root and a book telling all about Swamp-Root and containing many of the thousands upon thousands of testimonial letters received from men and women cured. In writing to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. be sure to say that you read this generous offer in TJie Portland Sun day Oregonlan. If you are already convinced that Swamp-Root Is what you need, you can purchase the regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles at the drug stores every where. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kil mer's Swnmp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y. NO JOB NOR GRAFT (Continued from First Tape.) powers hav ebecn lnrRely curtailed in this resjiect by the statute which requires all up plles to be adwrtlvd for and purchased from the lowest iriioniliic bidder. The Supreme Court of thl Stat. In the caso of FlaffB vs. Marlon County, SI Or., pnge IS. held In terms that the delegation of author ity to the C!eri tc purchase the suprs nn vldotl for by the Australian ballot law carried with It the pewer tr do all things which hto necessary, prnper. ufual and reasonable to be done In o-oe-- to effectuate the purchase lor which thi i.cwer wac conferred: that the power to causo ths hal ots to be printed necessarily Implied the rltrhl to agree with the pcrMms e-mployed oy him to" perform tho work an to the rate of cen i-.zifatton. and without surii power It tioun bi- dlillcult. If not Impossible, for him to .v-rform th duty required. "It Is very doubtful." .iv the court In the cne !- referred to. "whether persons could be found willing to provli the labor and Incur the i-x-penie necessary to print the laj-RC number of ballots re-ejulred In many counties of the state without some understanding as to their com pensation. In making a contract for the print ing of ballots, the County Clerk, of couw. acts In a public cnpnclty, and cannot bind tho county to pay an unreasonable sum for tho services rendered, for such a contract, like nil similar contracts by public o!IlceTs, would bo against public policy and void." Slnco thH decision the Legislature has Feen fit, by thi provisions of section C of the act creating tho Board of County Commissioners quoted from, to rcqulro all contracts relating- to county business In all purchases of county supplies to bo advertised for and purchased from the lowest responsible bidder. This act. therefore, leaves the Clerk to designate tho supplies nec essary to bo provided for, and requires tho County Court to advertise for and purchaso tho same from the lowest responsible bidder. I have discussed with j-ou the provisions of tho primary election law, and have attempted with' you to reconcile the apparent Inconsisten cies thcreiof. and realize the difficulties which will be encountered by you In conjunction with the County Court In advertising for some of the supplies necessary to be purchased, to carry out the provisions of the net. for tho reason that It will be Impossible until a very short time before the election for you to des ignate how many names will appear on tho ballot to be voted for at the irlmary. Por In stance. Section u of the primary election law requires the Clerk, not more than two Cajs before the primary day. to prepare a list cf the names of each party or association, con taining all the names nnd other information concerning all the delegates contained In tho tickets or list of names which have beon nied with him by each rarty or members thereof In accordance with the provisions of tht act, and to forthwith certify the same to the Coun ty Court, and proceed and cause to be printed separately for each such political rarty or cs soclatlon the ballots required for the primary election In each election precinct, containing In serial order, according to the priority of fljlngs, the regular and independent tickets of such party for the particular election precinct In which such ballot is intended to be used. It will thu3 bo seen that the ballots cannot be placed In the hands of the printer more than two days before the election, but not withstanding this difficulty, it would seem to me that the ballots might still under some form of advertisement be bidden upon by those who may desire to furnish the ballots and sup plies for the use of tho county. It follows from what has been said that I am of the opinion that it will be necessary rr the County Court to advertise for tho supplies required to be furnished under the election laws, and to let the contract for the same to the lowest responsible bidder. GEORGE E. CHAMBERLAIN. District Attorney. The reply of Judge W. M. Cake, as CcJ-PX, made to the Tax Payers League, was as follows: February ir. 1002. Mr. J. X. Teal, Secretary Taxpayers' League, City Dear Sir: Your favor of February 10 came to hand, and has been carefully consid ered. The question raised In your letter as to whether or not the County Court or the Clerk of the County Court has the authority to pro vide ballots for tl primary and general clec tlon in the sense of being the purchasing agent, has caused me to investigate the mat ter from Its leral status, and delay In an swering your letter may be explained thereby. I assume this question to be one of import ance. In view of the possible complications which mlcht be Involved. It has heretofore been assumed, and the Clerk of the County Court has acted upon such assumption, that certain expressions In the election law required him to purchase tho supplies for tho boards of election. In 1101 the Legislative Assembly passed an net to provide for a separate board for the transaction of county, business In the County of Multnomah, and In section C thereof It Is provided: "All contracts' relating to county buwlness and all 'purchases of county supplies tJhnll be made by the County Court." The primary election law passed In Febru ary, 1001. provides as follows: "Sec 17. There 4hall be provided and fur nished for each election precinct not less than two official ballots for each party for each vote cast by such rarty In such election pre cinct at the next election preceding," etc "Sc IS. It shall be the duty of the County Clork In each county In which an election Is to be held under the provisions of this law to j provido for each election precinct within wnicn such primary election is to be held." etc.. certain material for the purpose of elec tion. "Sec. 19. Sufficient time, and not less than one dny before the opening of the polls at any election provided In this act. tho County Clerk shall dcllverto the Sheriffs of the county ... certain material. Including , the ballots for use at the polls." I It has been a lonc-establlshed rule that the i County Court Is the only purchasing agent of the county, and the purchase of election sup 1 riles by the County Clerk Is the only excep ' tlon noted in the various acts raised, with I reference thereto. If such be the law. ' In view of the general authority given to the County Court to disburse the funda of the county, it would tucm that the purchase of supplies by the County Clerk has been an er roneous conception of the law. This view would lead naturally and logically to the conclusion that the reference to the County Clerk as providing these supplies is in tended that it shall be his duty to see that ! they be In the hands of the board of election by the time that they are needed, and not that he should have the responsibility for their pur chase on behalf of the county. I believe this view to conform to the general construction and reconciliation of the various statutes and sections thereof, referring, to the expenditures of county funds. This view la fortified by the fact that the bills of all kinds. Including bills for the pay ment of election supplies, are passed upon and determined by the County Court, and there fore I -would conclude that the County Court, and not the County Clerk, was authorized to purchase all election supplies. If there were any doubt as to the correctness of this de duction. It must be settled In a decisive manner by the fact that the law to which I have re ferred, stating the County Clerk shall provide the material for elections, was passed on Feb ruary 23. 1001. while the law stating "All con tracts relating to county business and all pur chases of county supplies shall be made by the County Court," was passed March 1, 1901. As It Is a well-known canon of construction that a law last enacted repeals all acta or portions thereof, of a prior act repugnant to any of tho provisions of the law passed, therefore the act of March 1. 1001, directing all supplies to bo mado by the County Court, and not except- ALL DISEASES It Means What It Says It Means Consultation, Painstaking, Careful Examination and a Complete Diagnosis of Your Case It Means AN Medicines and Treatment in the Offices for Thirty Days Ai! for the Nomina! Fee of Five Dollars. If You i Pay More You Pay Too Much. Grent numbers of people nufTer from the iiwUIjcii poisons f cntnrrli, nn from other sutble chronic mnln dlcN, without nny correct or ilellnitc Iilen. of the nntnre of their nfiliction. Tlie folloivlnp symptoms have been curefully arrnnged, t enable mnity sufferer to understand just vrlmt It in thnt nils tliem. Many diseases, DISEASE DISEASE OF HEAD AND THROAT Tlie henil and throat become dis eased from neRleeteel colels, cnus injs Cntnrrn when the condition of the blood predisposes to this con dition. "Is your voice husky?" "Do you spit up slime?" "Do you ache all over?" "Do you snoro at night?" "Do you blow out scabs at night?" "Is your nose stopred up?" "Does your nose discharge?" "Does your nose bleed easily?" "Is there tickling in the throat?" "Is this wowo toward night?" "Doc3 the noso Itch and burn?" "Do you hawk to clear the throat?" "Is there pain across the eyes?" "Is there pain In front of head?" "Is your senso of smell leaving?" "Is the throat dry in the morning?" "Are you losing your sense of taste?" "Do you sleep with your mouth open?" "Does your nose stop up toward night?" SYMPTOMS OF EAR TROUBLES DcnfncsB nnd car troubles result from catarrh pnNsinpr nlonjr the Eu stachian tube that leads from the throat to the car. "Is your hearing falling?" "Do your ears discharge?" "Do your ears Itch and burn? "Are the ears dry and scaly?" j "Have you pain behind the ears?" "Is there throbbing In the cars?" "la there a buzzing sound heard?" '1 "Do you havo a ringing in the ears?" "Are thero crackling sounds heard?" "Is your hearing bad cloudy days?" "Xo you have earache occasionally?" "Are thero sounds like steam escaping?" "Do your ears hurt when you blow your nose?" "Do you constantly hear noisva In the ears?" "Do you hear better some days than others?" "Do tho noises In your ears keep you awake?" "When you blow your noso do tho ears crack?" "Is hearing worse when you have a cold?" "Is roaring like a waterfall In tho head?" CONSULTATION FREE. DR. COPELAND'S The Copelancl Medical Institute THE DEKUM, THIRD AND WASHINGTON STS. W. H. COPELAND, M. D. OFFICE HOURS From 9 A. M. to 12 M.; from 1 to 5 P. M. J. H. MONTGOMERY, M. D. EVENINGS Tuesdays and Fridays. SUNDAYS From 10 A. M. to 12 M lng tho election supplies, directs tho County Court to purchaso such supplies. I therefore beg to atate. In behalf of the court, that It Is the intention of th court to follow tho law in bidding for election ruppllcs. I beg to remain, very respectfully yours, W. M. CAKE. County Judge. County Cleric Swctlnml's Position. Clerk of the County Court L. Q. Swet land defines his position on tho question of bidding for ballots in tho following communication: Portland, Feb. 15. Tho Taxpayers' League. Portland. Or. Gentlemen: Itepljing ta your letter of recent dato In relation to tho printing of ballots and envelopes for tho ensuing prima ries and general election, I beg to say that I havo written to tho District Attorney, asking him for his opinion regarding tho matter, and enclose herewith a copy of my letter to him. It Is. as you say In your communication to tho County Court, a copy of which I l'ad en closed with your letter to me, "a very close question." but I assure you It Is not my deslio cither to shirk any duty tho law Imposes upon mo nor to ossumo any authority not granted mo by law. Should the District Attorney advlio me that strong Arc von? The dial of the punch- ine machine won't answer that question. Strength depends on nutrition. When the stomach and other organs of digestion and nutrition are diseased, the body fails to receive its full supply of nourishment and hence grows weak. That is why no man is stronger than his stomach. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures diseases o. the stomach and the allied organs of digestion and nutrition. The fooacaten i: then perfectly digested and assimilated and the body is mede strong in the only possible way by nu trition. "I was troubled with indigestion for about two Xatah Co., Idaho. "I tried different doctors and j and you told me what to do. I suffered with a pain in my stomach and left side and thought that it would kill me. Vow I am glad to write this and let you know that I am all right. I can do my work now without pain and I don't have that tired feeling: that I used to have. Five bot tles of Dr. Pierce' Golden Medical Discovery and two vials of his 'Pleasant Pellets' cured me." Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets stimulate the liver. i TT Ml " " -I 3 a HOW l2i 1 ' $5 A MONTH known under -varloun specific name, are really of n catarrhal origin anel nature. Every part of the mucous membrane, the nose, throat, eyes, enrx, head, Inng.i, stomach, liver, beiwels, UidneyH nnd bladder arc subject to dlMcaxc and blight by cntarrh. The proper course for suf ferers In this: Iteael tbe.se symptoms DESCRIBED BY SYMPTOMS DISEASE OF BRONCHIAL TUBES This condition often rcsnlts from cntarrh extending from the heael nnd thront, nnd If left unchecked, extends down the windpipe into the bronchial tubes, nnd in time attacks the lungs. "u"ve you a cough?" "Are you losing ilesh?" "Do you cough at night?" ''Have you pain In side?" "Do you take cold easily?" "Is your appetite variable?" "Have you stitches In side?" "Do you cough until you gag?" "Are you low-splrlted at times?" "Do you raise frothy material?" "Do you spit up yellow matter?" , "Do you cough on going to bed?" "Do you cough In the mornings?" "Is your cough short and hacking?" "Do you spit up little cheesy lumrs?" "Have you a dlssust for fatty foods?" "Is there tickling behind the palate?" "nave you pain behind breastbone?" "Do you feel you are growing weaker?" "Is there a burning pain In the throat?" "Do you cough worse night and mornings?" "Do you havo to sit up at night to get breath?" DISEASE OF THE LIVER Tlie liver becomes dlseaseel by ca tarrh extending front the stomach into the tubes of the liver. "Are you fretful?" "Are you peevish?" ' "Do you get dizzy?" "Do you feel fatigued?" "Do you feel miserable?" "Do you have cold feet?" "Do you get tired easily?" "Is your eyesight blurred?" "Constant senso of depression?" "Is there a bloating after eating?" ", "Constant sense of pain in back?" , "Havo you gurgling In bowels?" "Do you have rumbling In bowels?" "Have you pain under shoulder-blade?" "Is there throbbing In the stomach?" "Do you havo sense of heat In bowels?" "Do you suffer from pains In temples?" "Do you have palpitation of tho heart?" ' In his opinion the County Court should furnish the ballots and envelopes, I will, of course, havo no word In ths manner In which hej will bo purchased, but, on tho other hand, should he advise mo that It Is my duty, under the law. to furnish the ballots. I will adver tise for bldj for printing tho ballots and en velopes for both tho primary and general elec tion, and thi lowest responsible bidder will be awarded tho contract. Very truly yours, L. Q. SWETLAND. Clerk of the County Co.iri. MERGING SAVINGS BANKS. Big: Consolidation Scheme Under "Way nt Cleveland. CLEVELAND. Feb. 13. The Plain Dealer tomorrow will say: "At three meetings held during the past week, the preliminary arrangements wero completed in this city for one of the most gigantic bank consolidations in tho history of money and banking In Ohio. In general the plan contemplates the consolidation of nearly all the smaller savings banks in Cleveland and will eventually absorb a number of banks in near-by towns. The elimination of tho smaller savings banks means their ab sorption into one great associated bank to bo located somewhere in the heart of tho city, with a capitalization of more than S1.G00.W). At first no new capital stock will be Issued, but tho capital stock of all the banks going Into tho associat ed bank will be turned into a pool to form the capital stock of the combined bank. It is planned to Include in tho consolidation from tho start all tho smaller outlying banks in tho city, some 35 or 20 in number. It Is not probable that the names of tho banks interested will be announced until all have signed the agreement." Ilriti.ih Army E.stlmntc.i. LONDON, Feb. 13. The army estimates, Issued today, show a grand total for tho year 1C02-03 of 0,310,000. which is Intended to provide for 420,000 men, of which 219,700 men are for the ordinary army service and 200,300 for war service. The estimates, of which 40,000,000 is required for war, show a decrease under this head of 2S, 30,000, compared with 1001-02. In a memo randum the "War Secretary, Mr. Brodrick. explains that the estimates are sufficient to maintain a field force In South Africa of the present strength for eight or nine months of the new fiscal year. Mrs. Black Sentenced. BOZEMAN, Mont.. Feb, 15. Judge Hol loway sentenced Mrs. Lucy Black to 10 years In the state penitentiary today for the crime of killing her husband by pois on. She strongly protested her innocence. She was taken to Deer Lodge this after noon. A new trial will be asked for. Casualties at Klip Itlver. LONDON. Feb. 15. The casualty reports on the fight at Klip River last "Wednes day show that four British officers and 29 men were wounded and two men killed. No details of the engagement are given. Skirmishes in the vicinity are of frequent occurrence. New Use for Endlcnx Chain. CHICAGO. Feb. 15. An endless chain is the latest scheme to be adopted By James C. Rogers to get track of Miss Florence Ely and her nephew, Frank Ely Rogers, who disappeared from Evanston last July. carefnlly over, marie those thnt ap ply to yonr case, and brlns tliis with. you to Dr. Copelnnd. If you lives aivay from the elty. .send them ly niail, anel a sic for mail treatment. Iu either Instance, nnd whether by mail or olllce treatment, the patient may be n.s.sure'd of the speediest relief and cure possible to medical science DISEASE OF THE STOMACH This condition may result front several causes, but the usnnl ennsa is catarrh, the mucus dropping; down into the throat und bclugj swallowed. .' "Is there nausea?" "Aro you costive?" , "Is there vomiting?" "Do you belch up gas?" "Have you waterbrash?" "Are you lightheaded?" ' - "Is your tongue coatfd?" "Do you hawk and spit?" "Is thero pain after eating?" "Are you nervous and weak?" "Do you have sick headache?" " "Do you bloat up after eating?" "Is there disgust for breakfast?" "Have you distress after eating?" "Is your throat filled with slime?" -. "Do you at times have diarrhoea?" -s "Is there rush of blood to the head?" "When you get up suddenly are you dizzy?1"; "Is there gnawing sensation In stomach?" "Do you feel as If you had lead In stomach?' "When stomach Is empty elo you feel faint? "Do you belch material that burns throat?"' "If stomach is full do you feel oppressed?"- DISEASE OF THE NERVES The majority of nervous disease lire nucel by' poisons in the blood, l'olson circulating in the blood, harasses the brain and nerves, and such symptoms ns these follows "Do you feel slddy?" "Is your nplnd dull?" "Are you easily dazed?" "Do you have headache? "Are you easily excited?" "Do your hands tremble?" "Does your heart flutter?" "Aro you easily Irritated?" "Are you always anxious?" ' "Do your muscles twitch?" "Is your temper irritable?" "Suffer from sleeplessness?" "Does not sleep refresh you?" "Do you start In jour sleep?" "Do you forget what you read?"" "Do you suffer from neuralgia?"' "Do you have horrible dreams?" "Have you lost power In limbs?" "Are you easily frightened?" "Do you have pain on top of head?" "Do your legs and arms go to sleep?" "Is there a rush of blood to the head?" "Do you have a languid, tired feeling?" "Does a lump come up In your throat?" . 'Do you have pain In the back of head?" BOOK FREE TO ALL. Two thousand circulars w'll be sent out to every part of the United States, con taining the photographs and descriptions of the missing pair, and each person re ceiving the letter is requested to sendi copies of the letter to three friends, ask ing them to send copies to three of thehj frlenda, and so on. , j CoiinuI to Saxony. "WASHINGTON". Feb. 13. The President! today agreed to appoint Hugo Muench, of St. Louis, Consul at ZItlau, Saxony. Mr, Muench Is a son of "Far "est" Muench, one of the early pioneers in Missouri, andl the place was requested for him by Rep resentatives Joy and Bartholut, of Mis- souri. . . j Ttynn "Wins In tlie Sixth. CHICAGO. Feb. 15. Tommy Ryan vraa given the decision over Jack Beascholt at tho end of the sixth round tonight at tha gymnasium of the Chicago Athletic Club. Cured! ftes Years James Kenton, Memphis, Tenn., sayst "I suffered the torturcs of itching piles for years, and not even "mercurial oint ment would relieve me. One 50-cent box of Pvrnmlflo "PIlr fnrp nirfl m Antlrolv All druggists sell it. Book, "Piles, Causes and Cure." mailed free. Pyramid Drug Co.. Marshall. Mich. i When Prof. Munyon says mi Rheumatism Cure will cure rheumatism there Isn't any guess Work about it there isn't any false statement about it. 1 1 cures without leaving-uny ill effects. It is a splendid sComach and nerve tosic, as well as a posi uvc cure lor raecmaiism. All the Munyon remedies are Just as reliable, 25c. vial. The Gu;de to Health is free. Munyon, New IYorlc and Philadelphia. MUXrON'I INHALER CUKES CAT1SKB. RHEUMATISM CURE iwiiaito.,).. , iSifc.- 4u- ! "?!-. Jw VVkaar-rrlMfr ii ai .$. iatakkfac)-6a
