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THE SUNDAY OBEGOvIAK, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 21, ISO. HIS PART TON Spooner interprets Pol icy of Roosevelt IN COLLOQUY WITH TILLMAN Right ofSouth to Secede and Panama Case Compared. MORGAN OPPOSES -TREATY Senate Is Told He Will Not Speak on Subject Agaln-Money Criticises Administration, but Will Vote for Canal. "WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. Panama was the subject of three speeches In the Sen ate today, and was the only subject of general Importance. Spooner completed the speech he began Thursday, and Mor gan and Money both made brief ad dresses. Morgan spoke In opposition to the treaty, as usual, and announced he would not be heard again on the treaty. Money announced his Intention of vot ing for the ratification of the canal treaty, but criticised the part taken by the United States in connection with the secession of Panama. During his speech, Spooner engaged In a spirited colloquy with Tillman. He de fended the President against the as sumption that his posrtlon on Panama involved the right of the Southern states to secede. The first work of the Senate was the authorization of the printing of a state ment by the Western Federation of Min ers relative to the labor troubles In Colo rado, and in reply to the statement of the mine operators of that state, whjch has already been printed. This action was taken at the request of Patterson. The document also was referred to the committee on judiciary having under con sideration Patterson's resolution looking to an Investigation of the Colorado troubles. The Panama Canal question was then taken up and Morgan spoke in opposi tion to the ratification or the canal treat'. Morgan urged tnat the treaty should be so amended as unequivocally to permit the intervention of the United States In case of necessity. He urged as a reason for this suggestion his opinion that ultimately Panama would drift back into union with Colombia, unless held in hxh. by this country. Declares Haste Is Undue. Mnrimn riftplnrpn thi vntn on thf trontv was being unduly hastened, and assert ed this hesto to ."be due to complications sviih, hi-qew' anama Canal Company. Money, In aVpeeeh, said: " Whatever broken" ialth, or blighted honor, attaches to' the country was not brought on by the Democratic party; neither Is either branch of Congress re sponsible. The censure belongs to tho Administration and Its supporters, as they are accessories after the fact." Money declared that the President's course in violation of international law had been such as to render it indefensi ble. Ho was sure this and other acts "of the United States, in connection with the Panama revolt, would deserve and receive the censure of history. But, bad as our course had been In Panama, he said it was no worse tnan our course in Hawaii and the Philippines had been. He also contended that the President had been wrong in his recognition " of Panama, but concluded that, as he had given It recognition. It was established and its rights as a nation fixed, and this being the case, the new republic had a right to enter into the treaty. Wish of His People a Command. Money referred to the action of the State Legislature of Mississippi, request ing him to vote for the canal treaty, saying that request had as much influ ence with him as though it were a com mand. Spooner resumed tho speech which he begun Thursday. He said that if the United States had abandoned the treaty, tho French government would have as sumed our responsibilities, which this Nation would not have tolerated. Spooner declared It to be strange that men who had spoken with such feeling of the con dition of Cuba before the Spanish War should not have had a word to say for Panama. - In response to a question from Tillman. Spooner defended the order of the Gpv ernment of the United States prohibit ing tho landing of troops within 60 miles of the canaL Tillman said the United States would never have interfered in Panama's affairs If the canal had not been Involved, and Spooner replied the President had obeyed the acts of Con gress in all that he had done. The President. Spooner contended, had every reason to Deneve tnat the govern ment of Panama was stable, for Colombia without treasury or navy, and with small army and no means of reaching Panama, could not be expected to be verv formidable. He said that If the South Carolina Senator had been In Panama he would have been the chief conspirator there. Tillman replied that his antagonist had paid him a great compliment: Spooner retorted that in making this admission, Tillman was conceding all he had himself contended. Tillman would not admit, however, that he had any high regard for the Colom bians. 'I have called 'em a mangy lot." he said, "and the Senator from Wisconsin has made "em out a mangier lot than I nave. Takes Issue With Morgan. Spooner then entered upon a discussion of the question of the benefits to be de rivea rrom the canal, the President's right to recognize Panama, and Colom blan ownership of property In the Pana ma Railroad and Panama Canal under present conditions. On the last named point he took issue with Morgan, con tending that Colombia's ownership had passed with her sovereignty. Referring to the President's course, Spooner said that no one need roll under his tongue as a. sweet morsel the contention that In recognising Panama the President had committed himself to the secession of the Southern States, which was, he said, an entirely different matter. That would do for Confederates Daughters meeting, but not for Confederate veterans them selves. Culberson asked: "How about the Presi dent's Capon Springs speech?" Spooner declared the doctrine of seces sion In this country had been sufficiently covered by Daniel Webster's reply to Hayne to render it unnecessary to go into that question. Moreover, the American secession had failed. "But," asked THl man, "would we have failed if we had had In France or England a big friend like Panama had In the United States to keep you people away?" Spooner concluded at 5:20 P. 1L The Senate then went Into executive session and at 5:27 adjourned. CANAL COMMISSION MADE UP President, However, Will Not Tell Who Four of the Men Are. WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. President Roosevelt has selected the men who are to constitute the new Panama Canal Commission, and formal announcement of the personnel of the commission will be made as soon as the treaty with Panama shall have been ratified next Tuesday. As heretofore chronicled by the Associated Press, Rear-Admiral John W. Walker, who Is president of the existing Isthmian Canal Commis sion, will be a member of tho new com mission, probably its head, and General George W. Davis also will be a mem ber. In addition to those two. Colonel Frank G. Hecker, of Detroit, who dur ing the Spanish-American War was di rector of transportation for the War Department, has been chosen for a place on the commission. He has Indi cated his acceptance. The commission is to be composed of seven members. The other four have been selected, but no intimation Is given as to who they may be, except that one of them Is a prominent man of Louisiana. It Is understood to be quite certain that Former Senator James K. Jones, of Arkansas; Governor Sayers, of Texas; Isham Randolph, of Chicago, who was the chief engineer of the Chicago Drainage CanaL and Former Senator Harris, of Kansas, all of whom have been named prominently In connection with appointments to4he new commis sion, are not among the selections of the President It is expected that the President will soon receive acceptances from all tho men whom he has chosen for the commission. FOR RECOMPENSE OF COLOMBIA Senate Decides to Make Public the Amendment of Bacon. WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. Senator Ba con's amendment to the Panama canal treaty, providing for the award to Co lombia of financial satisfaction for the se cession of Panama, was today In executive session of the Senate ordered made pub lic. It provides: "In consideration of the guarantee on the part of the United States of the in dependence of the Republic of Panama, and In further consideration of the Im portance to both the United States and the Republic of Panama that there shall be peaceful and cordial relations between their governments and people respectively and the government and people of Co lombia, it Is agreed by and between the United States and the Republic of Pan ama that the Government of the United States, acting both for the United States and the Republic of Panama, and in their names, shall be empowered to treat with the Republic of Colombia and agree In their behalf upon a sum of money to be paid to and received by the Republic of Colombia In full comj&nsatlon for the surrender and quitclaim of any and all right of sovereignty alleged and claimed by the Republic of Panama, and an ac count of any and all concessions hereto fore granted by the Republic of Colombia to the new Panama Canal Company and to the Panama Railroad Company and claimed or held by either of said compa nies and on account of any and all claims and alleged rights in or to the property of the new Panama Canal Company and of the Panama Railroad Company and shares or other interests in the same." TO PAY RURAL CARRIERS MORE House Committee Will Report for $10 Per Month Increase. WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. The House committee on postoffice3 and postroads today completed the postoffice approprl atlon bill, which carries Jie9.99T.SS8. The appropriation last year was $lo3,500,000. The total appropriation for rural free delivery service is t21.O00.O00. Last year this item was 512,600,000. The salaries of rural free-delivery carriers Is increased from 5600 to S720. This provision regarding rural carriers is Inserted in the bill: "On and after July J, 1904. carriers shall not solicit business or receive orders of any kind for any person, firm or corpora tlon and shall not, during their hours ot employment, carry any merchandise for hire." A provision is also placed in the bill for the appointment by the President of a purchasing agent for the Postomce De partment. This change contemplates con solidating all four "supply" divisions now maintained under one head, and Is intend ed as a measure of reform. The Item for railway transportation amounts to $13,000,000, which Is an Increase of about 3 per cent. The bill will be considered In the House about March L STATEHOOD 0E INDEPENDENCE Porto Rican General Assembly Makes Demand by Large Majority. SAN JUAN. P. R.. Feb. 20, The Fed eral Assembly today, by a vote of 60 to 15. demanded that Porto Rico be admitted to statehood or that the Island be grant od independence. PUSH WHEAT UP. pit. It fairly swept brokers off their feet. By leaps and bounds the May option. which slipped from $1.01 at the opening to 5LQ2. went soaring to JL07. Pandemonium accompanied the advance. Brokers rushed madly back and forth between the pit and telegraph counters, with their hands full of orders. These, because of the excited state of the market, it was almost Impos slble to fill. The crowds which packed the visitors gallery were dazed by the wild scenes that were being enacted on the floor below, not only In the wheat pit, whore hundreds of traders, with arms waving above their heads, struggled and fought to buy or sell, but over In the corn and provisions pits all was excitement. with prices climbing. Dollar Mark at St. Louis. ST. LOUIS. Feb. 20. The May wheat op tion seld today in the SL Louis grain pit on change at Jl. and the assembled trad ers and the lookers-on cheered when that price was bid. Considerable wheat was sold at that price. The option closed at $1 asked. This is the first time on the present advance in wheat that the speculative op tion has sold in the St. Louis market at Jl. Cash wheat reached that price two weeks ago. and Is now 51.12. Increasing Soldiers' Pensions. WASHINGTON. Feb. 20.-Several bills were Introduced In the Senate today for the increase of soldiers and sailors' pen slons. la cases of serious disability. Sen ator Burrows proposed an increase to 575 a month for the loss of both legs or deaf ness in both ears. Senator Hoar proposed an increase to 5100 a month for total blindness, and Senator Gallinger proposed an Increase to $20 a month for all sur vivors of the Mexican war. Idaho Site for Military Camp. WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. Senator Hey- burn today Introduced an amendment to the Army appropriation bill approprtat lng 5500.000 for the purchase of 20,000 acres of land In Spokane County, Washington, and Kootenai County. Idaho, for the es tablishment of a permanent camp ground for the rerular army and national militia. FIELD DAY IN HOUSE Politics Deep Into Discussion of the Navai Bill. CLEVELAND ARTICLE NOTED Payne Holds It More Patriotic to Pro: vide Warships Than to Adjourn In Respect to Washington, and Routs Williams. WASHINGTON. Feb. 20. This was field day In the House. The-Naval appropria tion bill was under consideration, and the discussion encompassed various topics, much of it revolving more or less around politics. After Dayton (W. va.), of the committee on naval affairs, had pleaded for a larger Navy, Hitchcock (Dem.. Neb.) declared that there was a gross National extrava gance in, the annual appropriation bills. He asserted to, that the larger Items in the Army and Navy supply bill went to the trusts. Hardwlck fDem., Ga.) precipitated a dis cussion on the Philippine question, by de claring that tho retention of the islands was responsible for the demand for a large Navy- Williams (Miss.) minority leader. sought to secure an adjournment mtll Tuesday, that proper respect might be paid to the memory of George Washing ton on Monday, Payne (N. T.), thought it would be more, patriotic to celebrate the anniversary day building up the Navy, and the House adjourned until Monday with the naval bill still pending. The House went Into a commute, of tho whole on convening Dayton (W. Va.) spoke for the bill. Taking up the declaration of Fitzgerald (Dem., N. Y.), that it was the purpose of the Government to procure a Navy great er than that of Germany, Dayton asked If there was any American citizen who would say that this Nation should not, if the occasion came, defend itself against either Germany or Great Britain. He charged Fitzgerald with favoring improve ments for the naval establishment In New York, and In this connection he said there were too many navy-yards, many of which could be cut out. Dayton said that tho Navy on its present basis could not compete with any of the great powers. Hitchcock (Dem., Neb.) opposed the spirit of extravagance which, he said. prevails. He declared that this 'republic Is more extravagant than any power on earth. With the coming of militarism and imperialism had come that spirit which had come with every monarchy ol wasteful extravagance for the Army and Navy- He spoke of the "gigantic and wasteful annual appropriations." "The Army and Navy," -asserted Hitchcock, "are absorbing 52 for every 5a taken from the people in taxation." Declares Trusts Profit Most. Hitchcock asserted thafthfe' larger Items In both the Army and Navy bills, went to the trusts the armor trust,' the railroad trust and the shipbuilding trusts - The largest Item In the Army bill out of t total of 575,000,000 was 540.000,000 for trans porta tlon. In the naval bill, there was an item of $12,000,000 which was to go to the armor-plate trust. There was only three armor-plate factories at the most to receive this money and two of these. the Carnegie and Bethlehem plants, he declared were confronted by the same men, who united and conspired every time they made a contract with the Govern' ment to make the same price for armor. Hitchcock said at the proper time he would offer an amendment making It mandatory on the Secretary of the Navy to build an armor-plate factory, although he had no hope that this amendment would prevail. These appropriations were made for the benefit of tho trusts, ho said. In the face of anti-trust legislation and an appropriation of 5500,000 by the last Congress to destroy them. Hitchock said that the Government was supposed to be after the trusts, yet was making large contracts with them Itself and was paying them the money. There was a discussion between Cooper (Wis.), chairman of the insular commit tee, and Hardwlck (Dem., Ga.)) and Coch rane (Dem., Miss.) over the retention of the Philippines and the position of the Republican Administration on that sub ject. Cooper declined to say whether tho intention of the Republicans was to withdraw from the Islands. Cleveland Article Brought Up. Bates (Pa.) said he was glad to "see the Democrats coming together, and thought it significant. In view of the recent maga zine article, written by Mr. Cleveland, that members of the minority were tak ing up the question of the retention of the Philippines. Bates said a Chicago and Nev York newspaper had considered Mr. Cleveland as a receptive candidate. In view of the article. He added that the Democratic members apparently were fol lowing the advice of their former chief' tain (Mr. Cleveland) whom Bates said he now viewed as a receptive candidate. He quoted from several newspapers state ments commenting on Mr. Cleveland's article. Cooper (Wis.) asked Bates If It were not true, that Mr. Cleveland, while President, had sold bonds at a figure less than the price quoted In the open market. Gaines (Dem.. Tenn.) exclaimed the statement was right, and that every hon est Democrat condemned it. Bates concluded by saying that Mr. Cleveland had put himself on record by giving Hawaii back to Queen Lllluokalanl and now proposes to give the Philippines back to Agulnaldo. Vandlver (Dem., Mo.) said It was waste of money to spend $7,500,000 for a battleship, when that sum would construct 40 torpedo-boats, any one of which would OPERATIONS A FAD. Public Gradually Awakens to the Fact. The latest fad in operations has been the appendicitis fad; before that the fad for rectal operations (piles, etc) held sway. Hundreds of patients were frightened and hurried into hospitals, operated upon and robbed of their last dollar, when the trou ble was a simple case of hemorrhoids or piles only, easily cured at home with a simple remedy costing but 50 cents a box. "I procured one 50-cent box of Pyramid Pile Cure of my druggist, with the inten tion of buying a larger box later, but I was happily' surprised when I found that I was cured, and still have six 'pyramids left out of the first and only box. I have not had the least sign of piles since I used this one box, which has been about two months: previous to using Pyramid Pile Cure I had the worst kind of bleeding and protruding plies for over 31 years, and no one knows, except those who have had the plies, the pain and misery I suf fered. - "I am a poor man. but have often said I would give a fortune, if I had it. to be cured ot the plies, and now I have been cured for 50 cents. I should be very un grateful if I did not thank you and give you every privilege to use my name and this letter, when I know there are so many who suffer as I did." J. A. Wels mlller. 1103 Bladensburg Road. Washing ton. D. C The Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall, Mich., publish a little book on the causes and cure of plies, which they will be glad to mall free to any applicant, and We advise all sufferers from this painful disease to write to them for It. destroy a battleship. In future, he said, more great naval battles will be fought under water than above. Townsend (Mich.) arraigned the minor ity for Its action toward the Panama CanaL Thayer (Dem., Mass.). having asserted that the Democrats were not opposed to the canal. Townsend said the minority leader. Williams (Miss.), had found It necessary to make such a declaration. Townsend said he had not been able to discern the Democratic position on the canal from the speeches he had heard complaining of the action of the Govern ment and other utterances in opposition to what had been done. Oregon Bill Passed. At 3:45, the committee rose, and the fol lowing bills were passed: For the relief of settlers on lands in Sherman County, Or.; to regulate the practice of medicine and surgery In In dian Territory; regulating the practice of. pharmacy In Indian Territory; to ratify acts of- the Legislature of Arizona; pro viding for an Issue of bonds for the con struction of a station for agricultural ex periment purposes in Arizona. When Payne (N. Y.) moved to adjourn. Williams (Miss.), the minority leader. standing In the center aisle, well down in front, moved that when the House ad journ It be until Tuesday, In order that proper respect might be paid to George Washington. The Speaker said the motion of the gen tleman from New York had precedence, whereupon Williams moved that a recess be taken Until Monday noon, at which time Washington's farewell address should be read and afterward the House adjourn. The Speaker announced that the motion of Payne took precedence even over the motion to take a recess. Williams then appealed to Payne to with draw his motion, that the House might adjourn over in memory of George Wash lngton. Payne replied he thought It would be more patriotic for the House to be In session on Monday and celebrate the birth day of George Washington by building up navy, than to spend the day about Washington. Williams suggested that the galleries were empty, and again appealed to Payne, but the latter adhered to his views. "Then." said Williams, "I will give no tice that on Monday I will move that there be read in tho House the farewell address of George Washington, in which he advised his country against being 'in volved In entangling alliances.' " Amid calls for the regular order, Will iams concluded by saying he would add to the motion that the House iadjourn that the remainder of the day might be spent in silent contemplation of Washington a greatness. The Speaker, bringing down tho gavel. said the gentleman from New York hav ing made his speech, the gentleman from Mississippi having pleaded a set-off, and the gentleman from New York having re joined, he would put the motion to ad journ. Several noes were heard on the Democratic side, but the motion prevailed. and the House at 5:10 P. M. adjourned, un til Monday. BOOM OF CANNON. (Continued from First Page.) soniated Press at Port Arthur, reports that the steamer Shilka, Captain Kos turin, left "Vladivostok February 3 and arrived at Tsu Shima, a Japanese Island northwest of Nagasaki, February 6. Here the steamer was seized, and with out explanation taken to Nagasaki Bay, The Japanese passengers were landed. but Captain Kosturn successfully op posed the landing of the Chinese pas sengers, who were bound for Chefoo He Avers that the Japanese sailors placed on board showed a lack of dis cipline and lounged and smoked in the ladies' cabin until he ordered them on deck. DANGER OF BALKAN WAR GREAT Turkey Is Greatly Embarrassing the Powers by Presence of Troops. PARIS. Feb. 20. Almost with as close attention as they are giving the Russian Japanese War, the French authorities are watching events In the Balkans. From Bulgaria assurances have been received that she does not propose to take any measures to precipitate war, and most of the leaders of the recent insurrection have indicated their purpose to see what the reforms will accomplish before renewing the rebellion In Macedonia. Moreover, It is not believed here that the Macedonian committee ha3 as much money as here tofore with which to carry on a conflict. Nevertheless, It Is well understood that Russia's preoccupation in the Far East greatly Increases the chances of war in the Balkans. Turkey declares she pro poses scrupulously to carry out the re forms imposed by the powers, but a high Turkish official here today said the atti tude of his government must necessarily depend on the attitude of the Macedo nians and Bulgarians. "We know," he said, "that the Mace donlon committee has been purchasing large quantities of arms, and we know It has been buying fezes like those worn by the Ottoman troops, which will be worn when the revolutionists are engaged In some particularly odious crime, and which they will seek to throw on the shoulders of the Turks. But Turkey, while loyally endeavoring to carry out the wishes of the powers, will be prepared for any and all eventualities." Asked If there would be war, the official answered he could not telL That would depend on developments. He admitted that Turkey was mobilizing a 'formidable body of troops in Macedonia; but, he add ed, this was due to the Albanian revolt. The presence of the Turkish troops Is env barrasslng to the powers, because they prevent the operation of the International gendarmerie. Diplomats here say that If ever an opportunity existed for the Porte once for all to end the Macedonia trou ble by struang .Bulgaria, which en courages It, It Is now. Despite the firm representations of Russia, she undoubetdl'- Is unwilling to engage In a war In Europe while engaged with Japan In the Far East, and Turkey Is ex pected to adopt a firmer tone In dealing with the question. The powers, it is an nounced authoritatively, are still work ing harmoniously together, and they are all making representations to Turkey and Bulgaria on the folly of going to war. Certainly neither will profit thereby. German Commerce Affected by War, NEW YORK, Feb. 20. The effects the war. says a Berlin dispatch to the Times, already are noticeable on German commerce. It Is reported from Konlgs berg that the importation of grain from Russia Into Germany has come to a stand still. The grain merchants are unable to obtain the execution of their orders, Rus sla having diverted all the rolling stock on the state railways to government use. The German export trade Is also af fected. The Alsatian textile Industry re cords a great falling off In exports Russia and large Russian firms have not sent their usual orders. No Japanese Ships Sunk. WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. Commander Takeshlta. naval attache of the Japanese Legation, states that the report published this morning that a Japanese cruiser and torpedo-boat were sunk in the engagement off Chemulpo Is entirely unfounded. The official report of Admiral Uriu, command ing the Japanese squadron on that occa sion, states that there were no casualties on the Japanese side. American Ships Sail for Shanghai. MANILA. Feb. 20. The United. States protected cruisers Cincinnati and Albany, of Rear-Admiral Evans fleet, have sailed for Shanghai. PERRY HEATH TO GO Secretary of National Repub- lican Wires Resignation, ACCEPTANCEWILL BE PROMPT Acting Chairman Payne Says Duties Will Devolve Upon Assistant Do ver and Secretary to the Late Senator Hanna. CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 20. Perry S. Heath, ex-First Assistant Postmaster-Gen eral, and secretary of the Republican Na tional Committee, wired his resignation of the latter position today to Acting Chair man Payne, at Washington, as follows: "Due to the death of Chairman Hanna, I tender to you my resignation as secretary of the Republican National Committee, ef fective immediately." Mr. Heath stated that the telegram told the entire story, and he had nothing to add to It ACCEPTANCE WILL BE PROMPT Payne Says Assistant Secretary Do- - ver Will Fill the Position. WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. Postmaster- General Payne today received the reslgna tlon of Perry S. Heath as secretary of the Republican National Committee, and an nounced that he would accept It imme diately. The duties of secretary will de volve on Elmer Dover, the assistant secre tary of the committee and secretary to the late Senator Hanna, until the full committee meets, a few days before the National Convention, when a secretary will be elected to succeed Mr. Heath. Dover Will Accept It. CLEVELAND. O., Feb. 20. Postmaster General Payne's statement relative to the resignation of Perry S. Heath, secretary of the Republican National Committee, was reai. to Elmer Dover, the assistant secretary, tonight. Mr. Dover said he would accept Mr. Payne's appointment as temporary secretary until the successor to Mr. Heath Is formally named. Mr. Dover did not care to suite whether he would. In the event of his appointment to the office, accept the position. He said that he had an appointment to meet Mr. Payne in Washington early next week. The power of appointing the secretary, .ac cording to Mr. Dover, belongs to Mr, Payne. SHOOTS HIMSELF Off TRAIN. Mormon Elder's Home Life Shown to Be Unhappy by Letters. KANSAS CITY. Feb. 20. Lorenzo Cros by, said to be an elder in the Mormon church, while en route from Atlanta, Ga., where he has been stationed until re cently, to Holbrook, Ariz., shot and fatal ly wounded himself in a berth in a Pull man sleeper on the southbound Chicago & Alton train, near Hlghbee, Mo. He was brought to Kansas City and placed in the City Hospital, where it is said he cannot live longer than 24 hours. Until 1S02 Crosby was stationed at Rich mond, Va., and was a member of the Vir ginia conference of the Mormon church. Later he was transferred to Atlanta, where he has lived until recently. Crosby was unconscious when brought to this city. In his pockets were found two let ters, one signed Mollle Crosby, from Greer, Ariz., apparently from his wife, and which indicated domestic trouble, and an other signed Olive, from 353 West Fifth street. South, Salt Lake City. Crosby, who is 3o years of age, shot himself twice, one bullet penetrating his brain. He was treated by a railway surgeon who occu pied a berth In the same car with him, but little could be done for the man. The trainmen said that there had been nothing unusual in the conduct of Crosby. He retired late last night Crosby wore clothes of a clerical, and carried with him the report book used by elders In the Mormon churches, besides some memorandum dooks. his report book Indicated active work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Virginia, but there Is no record of his work In Atlanta, and there are indica tions that his stay there was brief. FOUGHT THEIR RESCUERS. Inmates of Asylum Try to Go Back Into Burning Building. RACINE. Wia. Feb. 20. All that re mains of the Racine County Insane Asy lum Is smouldering ashes, the loss aggre gating' $115,000. All of the 133 patients es caped, tnough res:ue In many cases was accomplished with difficulty, as some of the Inmates fought their rescuers and tried to plunge back Into the burning building. 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FEELS 2T0 PAIN FROM HOT IRONS Milkman Undergoes Remarkable Test to Win Damage Suit. NEW YORK, Feb. 20. A Brooklyn milk dealer has secured a verdict of J50OO against the city after undergoing a re markable test before the jury. Hot irons were applied to one arm and a leg and the flesh was pierced with surgical instru ments to prove that the plaintiff had suf fered injury as alleged. The milkman, while driving through the streets, fell into an excavation which haa been opened several weeks. He professed to have sustained chromatic neuritis of the nerves and muscles of the left side. In order to convince the jurymen, redhot irons were applied and sharp knives pierced deeply into the flesh repeatedly, but the milkman showed absolutely no evidence of pain, and the verdict in his favor was Immediately returned. Says He Threatened Dewey. KANSAS CITY. Feb. 20. A special to the Star from Norton, Kan., says: Andrew F. Habercamp, testifying today for the defense in the trial of Chauncey Dewey and his cowboys, McBride and Wilson, charged with the murder of Bur chard Berry, said that Daniel P. Berry had told him he Intended to kill Dewey, and that he always went armed. Habercamp, who lived near the Dewey ranch, said that Dan Berry had In 1901 told him that Dewey's cattle had gone Into his cane, and that Chauncey Dewey had paid him for the cane destroyed, paying more than It was worth. Others testified as to the good character of the defendants. Saloons Must Remove Booths. NEW YORK, Feb. 20. Owing: to several murders and suicides recently the authorities of Jersey City have de clared war upon saloonkeepers who maintain booths for women customers, Mayor Eagan has instructed his agents to enforce the law in this regard to the letter, and an ordinance will be pre pared at once commanding the saloon ists to remove the booths entirely un der penalty of losing their licenses. Diamonds Will Be Dearer. NEW YORK, Feb. 20. Diamond deal ers here have been advised from Am sterdam and Antwerp that owing1 to the strike of 8000 polishers, stones are like ly to be scarce and higher prices are expected. The strike is against an ul timatum of the employers prescribing a large number of apprentices which they are determined to enforce. Railroads Deny Report of Blockade. NEW YORK. Feb. 20--Dfflclals of north ern railroads terminating here deny the exterslvely circulated reports of a freight blockade on their lines. Merchants are complalnlns q delay In shipments espe LAME BACK? ty-four hours, forms a sediment or set tling, or has a cloudy appearance, it Is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need Immediate attention. In taking Swamp-Boot you afford nat ural help to Nature, for Swamp-Root 13 the most perfect healer and gentle aid to the kidneys that' is known to medical science. 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 patients and use It in their own families, because they recognize in Swamp-Root tho greatest and most successful remedy for any derangement of the kidney, liver and bladder. So successful Is Swamp - Root in promptly curing1 even the most dis tressing cases, that to prove its won derful merits you may have a sample bottle and a book of valuable Informa tion, both sent absolutely free by mall. The book contains many of the thou sands upon thousands of testimonial letters received from men and women cured. The value and success of Swamp-Root Is so well known that our readers are advised to send for a sam ple bottle. In writing to Dr. Kilmer & Co., BInghamton, N. T., be sure to say that you read this generous offer In The Portland Sunday Oregonian. The proprietors of this paper guarantee tho genuineness of this offer. 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 drug stores every where. Don't make- any mistake, but re member the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kil mer's Swamp-Root, and the address, BIng hamton. N. Y., on every bottle. cially flour from Buffalo, but the railroad men declare there Is no extensive block ade, and such congestion as does exist Is due only to the unusually severe weather conditions. Inaugurated as President. PANAMA, Feb. 20. Dr. Amador was In augurated first President of the Republic of Panama this afternoon before the Na tional Constitutional Convention. AINS Caused by RHEUMATISM, LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, NEURALGIA 01 K1DMSY TROUBLE STOP At Onee When Swanssn's "5-DROPS" it Ustd. "5-DROPS" CORES RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA and KIDNEY TROUBLE Those who are suffering the horrible tortures and agony caused by Rheumatism will find quick relief by the nsa of "5-DROPS." It is the only remedy which will almost Instantly re lieve those excruciating pains and effect a per manent our of this most dreaded of all diseases. Apply 5-DROPS" externally. Rub thoroughly on the afflicted aching parts and It will stop the pain in a very short time. It is the greatest pala killer in the world. Take"5-DROPS' Istereally. This will cleanse the blood of uric acid asd all other poisonous matter and pu t the system in a perfectly healthy condition. When tnis haa been done, you will be free from all rhr.imatio pains. Rheumatism Is a blood disease and this treatment Is the only rational one for such an ailment. "5-DROPS". will care rheumatism in any ot its forms or stages of dovelopasent. Swanion's "5-DROPS" is a certain cure for Neuralgia. It cares Sleeplessness, quiets and strengthens the nerves, pnriflesthe blood. Rives vigor and vitalitr to the nervous and over worked. . It cures indigestion and dyspepsia. 5-DROPS" builds up a weak stomach and re-" stores the entire system to a healthy, normal condition. It will stop that backache and make your kidney trouble disappear. It Is tho best remedy ever discovered for Heart Weakness. You will have' no Sciatica or Lumbago If you use 5-DROPS.' It cures all blood diseases. Eczema a:Srt Scrofula vanish as if by maglo when "5-DROPS" Is used. "5-DROPS" taken occasionally will prevent sickness by killinjl at once the germs which are the causa of disease, i FRE C0DF0K No. 224 Cnt ant tkla Cmmh and end It with tout nana aad ftddreag to Swacaon Bbeu- matls Cor Co., (Tfilfago, ud yon win be sent trial bottla of "5-DROPS" tne, postpaid. P LxrgeSlzA Bottle "5-DROPS" (39$ Dosed) 31.00 Por Sate by Dntgjrteti. 1 SWANSON RHEUMATIC CUKE GO J 69 LAKE STREET. CWCAQO. J2?