THE 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.
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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
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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. '
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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