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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OEEGONIAJS, PpRTLAND, DECEMBER 13, 1003. Mi DIES John R. Procter Expires Suddenly. HEART TROUBLE IS CAUSE Apparently in Best of Health When Stricken. ROOSEVELT IS SHOCKED Ho Was a Close Friend of the De ceased, Who Was Prominent Civil Service Commissioner and Kentucky Official. y T JOHN" EODERT PROCTER. Born In Kentucky, March 16, 1844. Entered University of Pennsylvania, but left to serve la the Confederate Army. Farmer. 1805-73. State Geologist, Kentucky, 1890-03. Member of United States Civil Serv ice Commission since JS93. Member Jury of awards, mines and mining. "World's Columbian Exposition. WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-JTohn R. Proc ter, of Kentucky, president of the United States Civil Service Commission and an Intimate friend of President Roosevelt, died of angina pectoris at the Cosmos Club, in this city today, aged 53 years. He spent last evening in Baltimore, where he attended, the annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform Association and made an address, apparently being in the best of health. He was with some friends this morning at the Cosmos Club, where he has been a prominent member ior many years, but became suddenly ill about 10 o'clock. Surgeon-General Wyman, of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, was at the club at the time and immediately administered medical aid. Mr. Procter was assisted to a bed, and shortly after ward w ent to sleep, and improved, so much as to encourage his friends to hope for a speedy recovery. Shortly after 2 o'clock there was another attack, the stricken man gasped twice, and then death fol lowed. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt were shocked at the news. They called person ally at the clubhouse, and spent consider able time at Mr. Procter's bedside. "When the President returned to the house Mrs. Roosevelt remained with Mrs. Procter. Mr. Procter had been a frequent visitor to the "White House ever since Mr. Roose velt's accession to the Presidency. They met years ago in Kentucky, where Mr. Roosevelt was traveling, and the acquaint ance then begun quickly ripened into close intimacy. ' Funeral arrangements are deferred pending the arrival of a Bon, Lieutenant Andre Moreton Procter, now in charge of a torpedo-boat stationed at the Norfolk navy-yard: another son, John R. Procter, Jr., is a Lieutenant of Artillery. Both of the sons served la the Spanish-American "War. Mr. Procter was for many years State Geologist of Kentucky. He refused, even at the dictation of members of the State Legislature, to remove competent assist ants for political reasons. Mr. Proctor's appointment on the Civil Service Commission was urged by Mr. Roosevelt, then Civil Service Commission er, who, when in Kentucky, had learned of Mr. Procter's vigorous and practical ap plication of reform methods Jn the face of adverse conditions. During Mr. Proc ter's service on the commission the num ber of positions subject to the merit sys tem increased from 43,000 to 120,000. He in terested himself especially in securing In 1S96 the withdrawal of position of Chief Clerk and Chiefs of Divisions from the spoils system, and they are now filled by the promotion or transfer of trained men within the classified service. LORD ABINGER PASSES AWAY. Heart Failure Is Brought on byShock of a Fall. PARIS, Dec. 12. Lord Ablnger died in the Larlbolse Hospital here today from heart failure brought on by the shock of a fall down stairs in a restaurant. His Lordship arrived in Paris Thursday last, and occupied an apartment in the Elysee Palace Hotel. On the evening of his arrival he dined with his uncle. Major Magruder, and his aunt, and later, ac companied by Mrs. Magruder, went to a T rfSPI of Salem Woolen Mills Blankets here this week at a saving of a third. Supply your Blanket needs here during this sale. 10-4 size fine white Blankets, extra good quality, worth $5.00, now on sale at, per pair Large size extra quality white Blankets, worth $7.50 if bought in the regular way; now on sale at Mottled gray Blankets, 10-4 size, neat, fancy borders, extra value, worth $5.75, now on sale at Mottled gray Blankets, 11-4 size, superior quality, warm and soft; worth $6.75; now on sale at Mottled gray Blankets, 10-4 size; these were made to sell at $4.00, now on sale at Plain gray Blankets, 10-4 size; these can't be dupli cated for less than $5.5 ; now on sale at Plain gray Blankets, 11-4 size; these are selling at $6.00 everywhere in town; you can buy 'em here at. Good quality large size Comforts, neat, attractive covers, each Full size, extra good, soft, fluffy Comforts, each 1.45 Large size Comforts, filled with pure white cotton, each $2.85 Sateen-covered Downaline Comforts, assorted designs, each $3.25 Silkoline-covered Downaline Comforts, warm and soft, each $6.50 SEE LARGE DISPLAY IN NORTH WINDOW. concert hall, where he took part In several dances. At the restaurant Tabarhi, In the Mont ra&rtre Quarter, where the accident which resulted in Lord Abinger's death occured, It is said his Lordship, accompanied by a mala friend, arrived there at 1 o'clock this morning. The two seated themselves at a table. The supper lasted until 3 o'clock. Lord Ablnger suddenly com plained of a feeling of dizziness, and started down a stairway toward an exit in order to reach the open air. "V'heni half way down the stairs, he fell and rolled to the foot of the stairway. "When assistance reached him he was found to be unconscious, and was removed to the hospital where he died soon after his ar rival,, the physicians giving heart disease as the cause. Friends of Lord Abinger's family, -who have made a thorough Investigation, are convinced that His Lordship's death was due to heart failure resulting, from his fall, and the fact that the French author ities are not making an investigation re lieves the case of any features of sus picion. Lord Abinger's mother, who Is a daugh ter of the late Commodore Magruder, United States Navy, arrived here from England tonight in response to a tele gram sent to her this morning announc ing her son's death. She will convey the remains to England for interment. Lord Abinger was unmarried and usual ly lived with his mother in London. He will be succeeded in the title l)y S. L. L. Scarlett, a distant relative.. He was 32 ears of age. Lady Ablnger met her husband in Montreal when a large force of British troops was sent there in anticipation of trouble during the Mason and Slidell .affair In 1S6L Her brother. Major Ma gruder, formerly of Washington, has lived here many years. Grain Inspector for Oklahoma. KINGFISHER, O. T., Dec. 12. Colonel C. T. Prouty, Territorial Grain Inspector, died here today of Injuries received in a runaway accident several weeks ago. TEEES TO TEE HANDS OF WIFE M. Porel Tells Theaters to Make No Contracts With Mme. Rejane. PARIS, Dec 12. M. Porel. against whom his wife, Mme. Rejane, has insti tuted divorce proceedings, and who has brought a counter suit has taken a judicial step td prevent the Appearance of Mme. Rejane at any other theater here than his own. He has served writs upon all the theatrical managers of Paris, announcing- the withdrawal of the author ization given to his wife In 1S9S, to sign engagements without his consent and has forbidden her to contract theatrical en gagements. Mme. Rejane declares she will make any engagements she may wish to. HAS PLAN TO EEACH THE POLE Walter Wellman Will Tell It If Funds Are Assured. NEW YORK, Dec. 12. The annual din ner of the Arctic Club, composed of ,men who have had experience In the Arctic regions, was held here tonight. The guest of honor was Walter Wellman, the ex plorer, of Washington. Mr. Wellman, In the course of his address, proposed that the Arctic Club itself fit out an expedi tion to reach the North pole. He said if an American citizen of wealth would come forward with the necessary funds, about $100,000, he would turn over fo the club his plan for reaching the pole, which plan, he said, was simple and feasible. EX-SENXTOE NOT INDICTED. Curdle, Jnjtjie Nebraska Case, Is Not J Frank M. t ? OMAHA, Dec. 12 Examination of the Indictments returned last Thursday by the Federal grand jury against a number of ranchmen for alleged illegal fencing shows that one was against Representa tive Frank' Currle, of Dawes County, Ne braska, and -not against ex-State Senator Frank M. Currle, of Custer County, as was given out at the time the indictments were returned. The error occurred through a similarity gf names. Accept Propaganda of Union. PITTSBURG, Pa., Dec 12. The result of the sheet steelworkers' conference this week is: The restrictive clause, as to the limit of output, was compromised by increasing the limit from 130 to 150 pairs a day, and the committee will recommend to the Amalgamated Association Lodges the ac ceptance of a 10 per cent reduction In wages for tonnage men. The decision as to wages depends on the vote of the lodges. The manufacturers, after weigh ing the committee's recommendations for a compromise on the production proposi tion, accepted It, and agreed to reduce the card rate from 3 to 2 cents per pound as the basis of tho scale. . Red Cross to Scene of Typhoid. BUTLER, Pa., Dec 12. Two deaths and nine new cases of typhoid fever were re ported to tho relief committee today. Miss Clara Barton and her staff aids arrived here today to direct the Red Cross work. Denies Any Agreement With China. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 12. The For eign Office denies that China and Russia have reached an agreement covering the evacuation 'of Manchuria. ' SPECIAL SALE OF Oregon Wool Blankets Buy your blankets here now. We have just received a shipment of some 15 or 20 bales that should have been here three months "ago. The manufac turers allowed us a liberal discount If we would accept the shipment at this late date. "As the lot contained some excellent values we agreed to take them. That Is why you can buy the finest kinds $3,85 .oDibO .$4.35 $5.25 $3,75 $4.50 ...95c HOCH DER KAISER Berlin Shows Joy Over the Return of His Majesty. COMING WAS UNEXPECTED Emperor and Empress Attend the Theater, and He Appears to Have Fully Recovered From Effects of His Operation. BERLIN, Dec 12. Berlin was agreeably surprised this afternoon by the sudden visit of the Emperor and Empress, most of thcpeoplo being Incredulous regarding the presence of the Sovereigns, although tho Imperial flag -Ras flying from tho castle, until their Majesties drove from the station. Upon leaving the Royal Academy of Arts the imperial couple drove to tho castle. They were heartlly greeted with cheers all along the route. This evening the Emperor and Empress visited the. royal theater where a light military comedy was performed. The theater was filled and the audience showed signs of impatience until the Em peror and Empress entered the Imperial box. Their entrance was the signal for a great ovation, the audience rising spon taneously and giving voice to three lusty "hochs," with their hands raised in the air. Their Majesties thereupon advanced to the front of tho box and bowed their acknowledgments. Both looked pleased at their cordial reception. The Emperor looked well, and his ani mated expression showed he had quite recovered from the effects of his opera tion. He chatted gaily with the Empress and laughed heartily, leaning back in his chair and giving full vent to hl3 mirth. The Emperor and Empress came to Berlin on a special train which arrived at Potsdam station here at 3 P. M. The Emperor walked briskly, almost jauntily, from the private entrance of the station to a closed carriage, pausing for an in stant to acknowledge by a military salute the cheers of the crowds. His Majesty was received at ' the academy by the directors and the mem bers of his staff. He went especially to see the mural decorations for the new Cathedral and commented upon them, it is said, 'with his usual animation, not speaking a great deal, but occasionally making a comment in a natural tone of voice, so far as the members of tho acad emy staff were able to observe. FRANCE'S POLICY FOR PEACE. Minister Delcasse Points to the En tente With Great Britain. PARIS, Dec 12. In connection with his explanation of the budget to the Senate committee on finance. Minister Delcasse today said the foreign policy of France was essentially a pacific one, and he ex pressed Joy over the entente with Eng land, which he said was important to that country as was shown by the fact that France was serving as the Interme diary to improve its relations with Rus sia. M. Delcasse considers the Macedonian question to be In an excellent state Ho Is convinced that the Porte is sincere In Its endeavor to carry out the reforms pro posed for Macedonia, Referring to the situation in the Far East, he expressed the view that Russia And Japan, will succeed in concluding ant aereement satisfactory to both-. Touch ing upon the condltlbn of affairs ln-,th& j new Republic of Panama, M. Jelcse4 said that French interests were well 'pro tected there. CONSUL-GENERAL UNDER FIRE Serious Charges Filed Against Amer ican at Coburg. BERLIN, Dec 12. Serious charges against Consul-General Oliver J. Hughes at Coburg, have been brought to the at tention of the State Department at Wash ington. Due to Domestic Infelicities. WASHINGTON, Dec 12. At the State Department reticence is observed regard ing the nature of tho charges against Consul-General Hughes at Coburg, Ger many, but it is generally known, both In this country and abroad, that they are founded entirely upon domestic Infelicities. Kishir.ef Cases Dragging Along. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 12. According to tho government's advices dated De cember 1L the- Klshlnef trial is -proceeding quietly, but slowly. Only about 50 Of tho 400 witnesses have been examined. The authorities say there has been no inter ference by the government to securo tho vindication of tho accused. The proceed ings are behind closed doors, and will not be made public until finished. Portuguese Cabinet Likely to Resign. NEW-YORK, Dec 12,-Gravo dissensions have arisen in the Portugueso Cabinet, according to a Herald dispatch from Lis bon. A crisis in the ministry has been latent for some months, and 13 expected to manifest (itself openly upon the return. SHANAHAN'S 144-146 THIRD ST. :: BET. MORRISON AND ALDER This Is the place and now is the time to buy your holiday presents. Don't wait until the last minute and then rush in expecting to find complete assortments from which to choose. Come in now and take your time in se lecting your wants. We have hundreds of articles that will interest and please you. You will find suitable, articles here at prices you can afford to pay. ANY MAN WOULD BE PLEASED WITH THESE Men's extra quality Outing Plan Nightgowns, cut good and large pink and blue striped, ea..50 Men's all-wool tan or brown Shirts and Drawers, worth $1.25 each, our price is only .,.75 Men's heavy all-wool Sox, in natural 'and camelshair, worth 35c, now, per pair. . .25 Men's fine Neckwear, suitable for holiday gifts. Just received all the shapes and colorings, 50c and ....25 Men's fine, fancy Suspenders, sep arate boxes; make acceptable gifts, $2.25, $2.00, $1.75 and as low as 75 Men's Initial Japonette Handker chiefs, extra quality, 2 for. 15 about January 1, of Don Carlos. The state of health of Luciano de Castro, chief of the Progresslstas, or Liberal party, and his advanced age, make It impossible for him to entertain the idea of putting him self again at the head of the ministry, 4 a task which will In all probability fall to Viega Beirao, of the same party, who is considered an able statesman. Only a. Blind for Russia. MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 12. In special cor respondence from Hong Kong, the Com mercial West today states there is much evidence to show that Russia is in virtual control of the railway system of China, built and projected. The Belgian conces sionaries are said to be but foils for Russia, and the employment of American engineers to be but a blind. Duty on Sugar Abolished. LONDON, Dec 12. The countervailing duty on sugar heretofore imposed by the Indian, government has been abolished for all sugar produced subsequently to August 31. in countries adhering to the Brussels convention? provided the sugar is notshlppedfrom a part of the country not adhering to the convention, nor has traversed such a country. News From Servia Disquieting. PARIS, Dec 12. The Memorial Diplo matiques says the news from Servia is extremely disquieting. According to dis patches received here, the personal situ ation of King Peter and the Cabinet ap pears to be critical. The country is di vided into irreconcilable factions and the revolutionary movement Is gaining ground. NIcaraguan Minister Resigns. MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Dec. 12. Tho Minister of Foreign Relations, Senor AguIIlar, has resigned. AMERICA'S FIRST REPUBLIC. It Was Not the United States, but the Republic of Louisiana. Springfield Republican. The first republic in i this hemisphere to succeed in compelling recognition of Its Independence was, of course, the republic whose proud capital is Washington, D. C. But there was an earlier one which died soon after its birth, of which little or nothing Is said In our American histories. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition must be credited with the revival of the memory of the "Republic of Louisiana," which had its tragic little existence some years be- i foro Patrick Henry and Sam Adams were talking about revolution In the North. When France, Jn 1764, ceded Louisiana to Spain, the subjects of King Louis XV ob jected to the transfer without their con sent. The local government submitted tho question to the Council, which, under the lead Of Nicholas ChaUVln de Lafren- I ierc, ruse in revou. .uairemerc cauea a convention of the people at New Orleans, while the new Spanish Governor was on his way to the colony, and the convention selected a delegate to go to Paris to dis suade tho French King from his course. Louis XV, however, rebuffed the delegate and sent back word that the people must recognize the authority of Spain. It was then that tho people of Louisiana resolved on a radical course. On the night of October 2S, 1768, tho rebels took posses sion of the French forts and the gates of tho town In the name of tho Republic of Louisiana. The old French Governor of fered no resistance, while the new Spanish Governor took refuge on a ship and sailed for Havana. On October 29, 176S, the Coun cil at New Orleans adopted a formal dec laration of independence, officially named itself the republic of Louisiana, elected Lafrenlere "Protector" and prepared written constitution. This Interesting Government lasted from October, 1768, to July, 1769, when a Spanish squadron of 24 Vessels, with an army of 2600 men, arrived at 2Je"w Orleans. The new republican state was destroyed and five republican leaders, including Lafrenlere. were put to death. Then all the republic's official pa pers, includlntr its declaration of indepen dence and constitution, were burned in the public square. The anniversary of the execution of the leaders, October 28, is to be celebrated at St. Louis by the laying of the cornerstone of a monument to Lafrenlere and his col leagues, on the exposition grounds. A di rect descendant of Lafrenlere, now living in Wisconsin, has received a special Invi tation to be present at the exercises. The Louisiana episode of 176S-69, which has never won more than a mere footnote in history, merits the proposed memorial, and the celebration at St. Louis ought to Inter est tho American people. Republics have some right to our sympathy. Military Will Ignore Order. CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., Dec. 12. Tho habeas corpus case of Victor Poole, the union miner who Is being held by the mili tary without formal charge being made against him, was heard this afternoon by Judge Seeds, of the District Court, and after three hours of argument the court ordered Poole's release. It is understood, however, that tho military will pay no attention to tho order and Attorney Hangs will, on Monday, apply to the State Su preme Court for a writ of habeas corpus. Should he be denied the writ there he will take tho -case to the United States courts. Fumes From Blast Kill Them. MANILA, Dec. 13. Three Americans and seven natives were killed yesterday by the fumes from a blast of 46 tons of dynamite in a quarry of. tho Atlantic & Pacific Company at Manveles, near tho entrance to Manila Bay. Among those killed were Joseph Law, superintendent, and Thomas Strader. engineer. TOYS TOYS Come to us for' your toys. We can sell you two articles for the price you would have to pay for one at other stores. Everything found here that would please the hearts of the little folks. Don't disappoint the tots. Remember, Christmas only comes once in twelve months. Buy them some thing. Come in and see b.ow we are selling one of the best-assorted stocks of toys at a third less than is usually asked for this class of goods. Bring the little folks in and let them see the big array of Dolls, Mechanical Toys, Blocks, Picture Books, Drums, Animals, and, in 'fact, a hundred and one things that are dear to the hearts of the future men and women. TO MAKE PLANS FOR WAR (Continued from First Page.) after the date named, January 4. The convention is expected to follow generally the outlines of the Cuban constitution, which Is regarded as the most modern and complete model of such documents. Composition of the Convention. PANAMA, Dec 12. The convention which will formulate a constitution and laws for tho government of the republic will be composed of 32 representatives four each from the Provinces of Bocas del Toro, Colon, Cocole, Veragues, Los Santos and Cbiricjui, and eight for Panama. All males born within the boundaries of the new re public, who haye reached the age -of 21 years, and reside on the Idthmus, and all Colombians who have sworn allegiance to tho republic shall have the right to vote unless they have been deprived of their rights ot . citizenship. Members of the Junta, ministers, magistrates, the Direc tor pf Telegraphs and all public officials who have authority throughout the repub lic are debarred from election to the con vention. In the capital of each province there will be organized an electoral com mittee of five members, who shall be ap pointed by the junta. Tho voting will bo direct and secret and the elections will take place December 29. COMPLETE TRIUMPH FOR REYES Colombians at the Polls Choose Him for President. WASHINGTON, Dec 12. The Colombian Legation tonight received a cablegram from General Do Castro, cqmmander-ln-chlef of the Colombian army, dated Port LIraon, Costa Rica, today, conveying the information that the results of the election for President held throughout Colombia, on December 8, show a complete triumph for General Reyes. When seen tonight. General Reyes would mako no statement beyond saying that he expected to remain in the United States for a fortnight longer. Bolivar Will Oppose Hostilities. WASHINGTON, Dec 12. Consul Malm ros from Colon sends word to the State Department, by cable, that the captain of the French steamer which arrived at that port yesterday from Cartegena re ports he was Informed by an official at that port that S0O Colombian soldiers had emhnrlrpfl nn th fnlnm'hlnTi p"nnhrrit r?or- tagena and General Pinzon and sailed for tho mouth of the Atrato River. The French captain's advice was dated De cember 9, and it is assumed these are the troops that have since abandoned the projected campaign against Panama. The French captain further reported tnat tne uovernor or .Bolivar had re- sHnrlori thn riviw olnQtnc rnHnmmn or. Savanllla to trade with Colon. The reason he gives for this action is regarded as having an important bearing on tho future relations between Colombia and Panama, because he says that Bogota has decreed that the dispute shall be settled diplo matically. This Is taken to mean tha there will be no hostilities. It Is thought that this conclusion Is the result of Gen eral Reyes' instructions. Flagship for Haytian Navy. NEW YORK, Dec. 12. The steam yacht Scythian, formerly owned and command ed by Miss Susan Day, of this city, and recently sold to tho Haytian government, has arrived In port and will be fitted up at onco as the flagship of the Haytian navy. The armament will consist of small-caliber machine guns and small arms for landing parties. They win be I placed aboard her, but remain untouched until the vessel reaches its destination. Malcontents Are Reported. COLON, Dec. 12. About SO prisoners from Panama arrived here at noon today, and an hour later they, in addition to eight others who were being held in the jail here, were placed on board tho Span ish steamer Buenos Ayres, which sailed for Cartagena. The persons deported were malcontents, without funds, and who de sired to return to Colombia, and a few others suspected of disloyalty to tho re public San Salvador Praises America. SAN SALVADOR, Republic of Salvador, Dec. 12. The newspapers here publish ed itorials today approving the attitude of tho 'United States in recognizing the new Republic of Panama and affirming that the United States in doing so and prevent ing Colombia from reconquering the isth mus does not violate any treaty with Co lombia. President of Bolivia Resigns. NEW YORK, Dec 12. Senor Luclo Ve lasco, vice-president of the republic, has resigned, says a dispatch from La Paz, Bolivia, to the Herald. The Congressional committee to which the matter was re ferred, has replied in favor of accepting tho resignation. Torpedo-Boats Ordered to Panama. WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. Tho torpedo boats Perry and Paul Jones have been ordered to proceed from the Mare Island (Cal.) Navy-Yard to Panama to aug ment Admiral Glass' fleet. The Paul Jones will bo placed in commission at once. Torpedo Boats Ordered to Panama. WASHINGTON. Dec 12. Tho torpedo boats Perry and Paul Jones have been ordered to proceed from the Mare Island KNIT GOODS THAT ARE PRICED RIGHT We took the overstock of a large jobber In these goods at a reduced figure, and we offer them to you on the same liberal terms. Don't buy anything In this line un til you have seen our stock. Ladies' Square and Circular Shawls from 25 to $3.00 Children's Wool Leggms, per pair . 35 Children's Wool Drawers 50 Ladies' and Children's Golf Gloves . . .25c? to 50c? Infants' Wool Knit Caps from. . N. 15 to 50 THOUSANDS HI ROUBLE AND rrr,r;rrrm "4Sl -J 8 9 v p- i .. rlTf 111 U. ''St-, .:-" L tt To Prove what Swamp-Root, the Great Kidney Remedy, Will Do for YOU, Every Reader of The "Oregonian" May Have a Sample Bot tle Sent Free by Mail. Weak and unhealthy kidneys are responsible for more sick-' ness and suffering than any other disease, therefore, when through neglect or other causes, kidney trouble is permitted to continue, fatal results are sure to follow. Your other organs may need attention but your kidneys most, because they do most and need attention first. If you are sick or "feel badly" begin taking Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy, be cause as'soon as your kidneys begin. to get better they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone. The mild and immediate effect of Dr. Kllmer'3 Swamp-Root, the great kidnoy and bladder remedy. Is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of tho most distressing cases. Swamp Root will set your whole system, right, and tho best proof of this Is a trial. 14 East 120th St, New York City. Dear Sir: Oct. 15th, 1903. "I had been suffering severely from kid ney trouble. All symptoms were on hand; my former strength and power had left me; I could hardly drag myself along. Even my mental capacity was giving out, and often I wished to die. It was then I saw an advertisement of yours In a New York paper, but would not have paid any attention to It. had It not promised a sworn guarantee with every bottle of your medicine, asserting that your Swamp-Root Is putely vegetable, and does not contain any harmful drugs. I am seventy years and four months old, and with a good con science I can recommend Swamp-Root to all sufferers from kidney troubles. Four members of my family have been using Swamp-Root for four different kidney dis eases, with the same good results." With many thanks to you, I remain. Very truly yours, ROBERT BERNER. i You may havo a sample .bottle of this famous kidney remedy, Swamp-Root, sent free bv mail, postpaid, by which you may test lt3 virtues fdr such disorders as kid- EDITORIAL NOTICE. If you have tho slightest symptoms of kidney or blad der trouble, or If there is a trace of it in your family history, send at onco to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., who win glaflly send you by mall. Immediately, without cost to you, a sample bottle of Swamp-Root and a book containing many of the thousands upon thousands of testimonial letters received from men and women cured. In writing, be sure to say that you read this generous offer in the Portland Sunday Oregonian. navy yard to Panama to augment Ad miral Glass' fleet. The Paul Jones will be placed In commission at once. Odell Names New York Leader. NEW YORK, Dec. 12. Charles H. Mur ray, will be the president of the New York County Republican committee, succeeding M. Linn Bruce, , whose resignation was announced last week. The selection wa3 the result of a conference of Republican district leaders with Governor Odell to day, and will be put into effect at the meeting- of the county committee next Thursday evening. Mr. Murray is at present quarantino inspector, and was formerly a Commissioner Of Police in New York. Asks Pensions for Oregon Men. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Dec 12. Representative Hermann has introduced bills for the. relief of Ore gon citizens as follows: To pension Good News From the Suit and Cloak Room There are many appropriate and desirable articles In our suit room that will make very acceptable holiday presents. Everywhere you turn you will be greeted with some handsome garment that you can offer to some member of the family or to a near friend as a gift. v Come In and see the display. Ladies' Louis XXV Suits, of black, blue or green zibeline taffeta, silk lined, new style sleeves, perfect fitting and care fully made. Others are asking $17.50 to $20 for suits like these. QJ k CO Our price is $ I 7iwU Child's red and blue Melton Coats, with wide sailor col lars, neatly trimmed, reduced from $4.50 to 150 Jackets of all-wool kerseys ; colors tans, greens and reds. Regular price was $6.85, now 85 Jackets of all-wool kerseys; colors tans and reds; form- OM QC er price was $12.50, to close them out the price is tfrriuU These Furs Will Keep You Warm Good quality black Fur, with six nice fluffy tails, each 95 60-inch beaver Fur, with eight fluffy tails, ornamented with silk cord and two tails, each , $3.75 Stole black beaver Fur, 76 inches long, ornamented with twisted silk cord and two tails, each $4.95 Genuine bear stole and collarette, the very newest and latest thing in the way of a Fur, each $6.95 And a host of other good Furs too numerous to mention in this small space. KIDNEY . HOT M IT ney, bladder and urlo acid diseases, poor digestion, being obliged to pass your water frequently night and day, smarting or irri tation in passing, brickdust or sediment in the urine, headache, backache, lame back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, heart disturbance due to bad kidney trouble, skin eruptions from bad blood, neuralgia, rheumatism, diabetes, bloating, Irritability, wqrnout feeling, lack of ambition, loss of flesh, sallow complexion, or Blight's dis ease. If your water, when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bgttle for twenty-four hours, forms a sediment or settling or has a cloudy appoarance, it is evidence that your kidnejs and bladder need im mediate attention. Swamp-Root Is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer, the eminent kidney and blad der specialist. Hospitals use it with won derful success in both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend It to their pa tients axd use it in their own families, be cause they recognize in Swamp-Root tha greatest and mot successful remedy. Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale at drug stores the world over in bottles of twe sizes and two prices fifty cents and one dollar. Remember the name. Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle. , Robert W. Mitchell. Portland; to pension S. R. Greem, Clackamas County; to pen sion Ralph Summers. Curry County: to pension Henry P. Brookhart, Douglas County; to pension Alonzo Sabln, Coos County. Mr. Hermann has been advised that pen sions have b'een allowed to W. R, McCord. Capt. T. C. Bowen and to tho minor heirs of Charles O. Hubbard, Portland. Cuba Grants Requests of America. HAVANA, Dec 12. United States Min ister Squlers sailed today for New York, whence he will go Immediately to Wash ington. It Is said the Cuban government has granted all his requests. Fire Destroys Bank. ONAWAIA. Dec 12. Fire tonight at Whiting destroyed the Bank of Whiting and the department store of Cassidy & Whiting, entailing a loss of $100,000. 2.35 .$1.