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THE SUNDAY OREGOMAN, PORTLAND, AFRIT- 17, tDlO. 330,000,090 BILL WILL PASS TAFT weeks' business. Kour Judges han dled today's business. The laws of Washington compare well with those of any state for ease in obtaining divorce, but the provision requiring a year's residence prevents competition with states that do not require such long residence. President Regards Measure as Part of Conservation Programme. JONES HAS CONFERENCE Proposnl to Attach Bill as Kltler t Hirer and Harbor Dill Not Con sidered Best. .Vlan Con- Itrejis Appears Favorable. OREGONI AN NEWS PU RK A L". Wash ington, April 16. President Taft today informed Senator Jones that he be lieved the House of Representatives, before adjournment, would puss the $30,000,000 irrigation bill that is now Before the ways find moans committee. The President further said that, inas much as Congress lias begun to take an Interest in his. other conservation bills, he was now doing everything within his power to bring about the final passage of the $:p,iin0,000 bill, which he regards as one of the most essential features of his conservation pro gramme. Senator Jones conferred with the President on behalf of the Western .Senators to learn the views of the President with regard to the proposal recently made to attach the $3i.OUu.OO0 bill to the river and harbor bill as a rider. The President concurred in Jones' opinion that this move would be In advisable, as there are men in Congress opposed to both measures, arid by com bining forces they might defeat them. Moreover, the President said, he be lieved it will not be necessary to make the irrigation bill a rider on any other measure, for assurance:; he has received convince him the 1)111 will pass upon its merits. Tf through any hitch the irrigation bill does not pass the. House before the sundry civil bill is reported to the Senate, which will be well towards the close of the session, the President said ho would then feel the Henate would lie justified in attaching the $30.0110,0110 hill to thi! sundry civil bill.tand in that way make sure of its enactment. STORM SWEEPS DIXIE Two J'alaHtics Reported Homes Arc Kazctl ly J-ighl ning. NEW ORLEANS. La.. April IS. Dixie Is swept by one of the worst after-Winter storms that have -.truck the South In years. Few point.s escaped the downpour of rain and the fierce side that accom panied it. Rut two fatalities are reported but it is feared the loss of. life may reach a -core, as lightning ha flashed danger ously and many homes wen- razed. The storm also extended to Colorado. Iowa. Missouri. North Dakota and Kan sas, fmow. frost, bail and fain not only Imperiling crops In those . .stains.. . but creating conditions which ate likely to cause loss of life. Reports from Mississippi, Arkansas .and West Tennessee tell of much damage from the storm. Only two fatal lllo? are reported. At Scot tshoro. the daughter of J. V.. Brandon was .killed by lightning. At Johnstown. Miss., a negro woman waa crushed to death under a house. Reports of a stol m of serious propor tions in Northern Mississippi and Central Alabama were received through the. com mercial telegraph companies, which re ported that their trunk lines running to the East had been seriously crippled by high winds. I'nconfirmed reports of property dam age and possible los of life were re ceived from that section of the country lying between Meridian. Miss.. and Montgomery. Ala., on the south, to West Point and Birmingham on the. north. Rainfall Is Heavy. The heavy rains in the South and as far North as the Ohio Kiver continued today centrnl over the Mississippi Vol-' ley. Jackson. Miss., reports a rainfall of 4.J8 inches: Yicksburg, 3.32; Louis ville, 1.36. A precipitation of from 2.50 to 4.30 inches is also reported in the New Or leans and Yicksburg cotton region dis tricts, and from 1 to 1.50 inches in tne Mobile and Houston. Texas, districts. The Grenula Hotel, a half dozen stores and many residences veto wrecked at Oreenville. At Forest Homo, 12 miles below here, several houses were unroofed. Reports received tell of immense damage to fruit, cotton and other voting crops In North Georgia by a hail." -,'ind and rain storm, which swept over the entire slate along the northern borier M-.ie. At Fairmont. Va, there was live P-dt'hes or hai; and in some places it drifted to a depth of more than two feet. Near Da I ton peach orchards wre strlppe 1 of fruit. The town of Woodland, nine miles south of Manchester, da., experienced a destructive tornado, practically every house in the town being damaged. A number of persons are reported seri ously injured. A relief train was sent to Woodland from Manchester, but no details of the storm had been received here at 8 o'clock tonight. Other Stales Also Stirrer. Reports show cold weather did thou sands of dollars' damage in New Mex ico and West Toxas last night. Snow covers the Sacr: mento Mountains in New Mexico, and the freeze damaged fruit about Alamagordo, N. M., and ia the Mesilla Yalley, and also about liar stow, Pecos und in other sections. It is reported from Grand Valley that as a result of the eight-hour bat tle with the -.ost last night !fi per cent of the total fruit crop is saved. The temperature ranged from 5 to 2S, but heaters easily kept it above an degrees. A second call for volunteers to as sist the ranchmen in 'manning their heaters was made at 9 P. M. by means of tolling the fire bell. Six hundred men responded and were distributed about the valley In automobiles. Snow and sleet which fell all night broke down miles of telegraph poles along the Great Northern Railroad in North Dakota, and trains are not run ning on schedule. The dispatchers are unable to direct their movements. DIVORCE CASES NUMEROUS In Seattle Court JO Arc Called, , AA hioh Is Ono Day's Business. SEATTLl'.'. Wash., April 16 Forty divorce cases were called for trial In the Superior Court today, establishing a new record for Washington. On January S, 60 cases were called, but hls vas an accumulation . of three FISHERMEN WILL APPEAL Case of Sail-Carft Against Steamer at Astoria Dismissed. ASTORIA. Or., April 16. (Special.) Attorneys for the plaintiff in the damage case of Johua Tarkiainen against the Columbia Contract Com pany, which was dismissed by Judge iiakin of the Circuit Court yesterday afternoon on a inontlon for a gonsuit, say they intend to appeal the case to the Supreme Court unless a new trial is granted !n the lower court. The point at Issue is 'the relative rights of sailing vessels and steamers when approaching each other. The courts have rendered different deci sions on the point. The nonsuit was granted yesterday on the ground that those on board the tishingboat had failed to keep a proper lookout and were thus guilty of con tributary negligence. The plaintiff's attorneys assert, however, that tie United States Supreme Court has de cided that when a sailing vessel keeps directly on its course, as the fishing boat in this Instance was doing, it is observing the letter of the law. VAST ACREAGE IS SECURED K. B. Wailc Proposes to Improve IIokiio ltiver Lands. ASHLA.N'P, Or.. April. 16. (Special.) F. B. Waite, who recently purchased 2500 acres on the east side of Bear Creek, immediately adjacent to tne city limits of Ashland, buying a number of ranches with the announced intention of Improving the lands under a uniform system and planting them to fruits, is still adding to his holdings, having se cured SO acres at $200 an acre within the past few days, the T. II. Klliott tract, and is said to bo negotiating for still other tracts. This promises to be the most exten sive land development scheme yet un dertaken in the Rogue River Yalley. 8 NIGHTRIDERS FINED Three Acquitted, Penalties Range Uaiigc I'rom $100 to $1000. CINCINNATI, April 16. Eight of the alleged nightriders of Grant Coun ty, Kentucky, on trial in the United States District Court at Covington, Ky, vvero found guilty by a jury today. Three others were' acquitted. Fines ranging from $100 to $1000 were assessed by Judge Cochran, who re leased the men on their own recogni zance, pending an appeal to higher courts. LITTLE CHILD MURDERED Body of 0-Yeur-Oltl Found in Va- canl Shed. CHICAGO, April lC A revolting mur der was uncart hed here today when the body of rt-year-old Alfreda Doverlska, daughter of Marshall Doverlska. a baker of 1411 Tell Place, was found in a dis used shed two doors away. Before the murder the child had been maltreated. At her side the police found a little bag of candy. She left her home for a neighboring candy store on Thurs day evening. She purchased the candy and tha.t' was the last seen of her alive. BABE SAVED; MOTHER DIES Colorado Woman's Clothes Blaze Cp as She Holds Child. OUBXWOOP SPRINGS. Colo.. April IS. Her clothes catching fire while she was holding her babe in her arms, the young wife of Roy Randall, a ranch manager near Eagle, ran screaming out of doors today and was literally roasted to death, but dropped the baby in time to save Its life. The husband witnessed the tiagedj from a distance, biit was unable to reach his wife in time to help her. INDIANS GET INTO FIGHT Whisky Said to Start Trouble In Which Eight Are Hurt. ALCROSSE, Wis.. April 16. In a fight last night among Indians on the island across the river, eight Indians Were seri ously wounded, and one, John Whiteboy, the leader, is not expected to recover. Clubs, knives and lists were used in the tight, which followed the drinking of a large quantity of whisky said to have been sold by saloonkeepers in this city. The authorities are investigating. Gomez Appoints Cabinet. HAVANA. April 1 6. President Gom ez today apointed the folowing as new members of the Cabinet; Martin Mo rua Dolgado, Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, succeeding Otelio Raio; Congressman Mario Garcia Kohly, Sec retary of Public Instruction, succeed ing Dr. Kamon Meza; Emilio del Juno, Secretary of Justice, succeeding Lu cius Octavlo Divino. The latter is the only JCayista member of the Ministry. Delgado, who was formerly President of the Senate, 'is the first negro to re ceive a portfolio. Factions Vsc Church Alternately. MOUNT VERNON. Ind., April 16. The contest between the "Loyalists." who would preserve the identity of the Cum berland Presbyterian Church, and the "Unionists," who would merge it with the Presbyterian Church, proceeds vigor ously in Southern Indiana. Today Judge Clements, In the Circuit Court, ruled that until the suit over possession of the Fair view Church was settled, the factions should hold services in the building alter nately. Arbitration Award Ratified. CINCINNATI. April J 6. Ratification of the award of the arbitartors In the matter of the Ttaltimore & Ohio South western and its telegraphers was voted hy the men at a meting here last night. Under the terms of the award, which became effective yesterday, each tel egrapher in the service of this line will get an increase of an average of $3.50 a month. Mediation Not Wanted. SCRANTON. Pa., April 16. "No ap peal for mediation to Commissioners Neill and Knapp in case of a strike or der," was the decision arrived at this afternoon by the Federated Board 'and the officials representing the conduct ors and trainmen in the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad wage disDute. , Vmh til !it"4 ill 1 JLj Ut'ii ' 1 V H r, , 1 1 t i$ , , I Li k - l K '? I! S , it ti y ! t V s It 1 1 - 1 " i . Cm , & 1 I - ? I fl J .fj?T?-!' rttjk HYDE CASE READY State Announces Trial Will Go Ahead Monday. SICKNESS CAUSE OF DELAY Dr. Twyman, Whose Illness Tuts Off Opening, May Be Able to Tes tify Prosecution Will Not Walt, Anyway. KANSAS CITY, April 16. The case of Dr. B. C. Hyde positively will go to trial next Monday, said Prosecutor Virgil Conkling tonight. The plan was to be gin today, but not knowing the exact con. dition of Dr. G. T. Twyman, one of the staters witnesses, who was stricken with acute diverticulitis yesterday, the prose cution refused to make the address. In the event that Dr. Twyman could not be used as a witness, said Mr. Conkling. certain conditions would have to be made in the statement. He wanted to know exactly what he will be able to depend upon, he said, before he went into the trial. Jury Is Xot Sworn. ' When it was suggested that the jury which was chosen yesterday be sworn. Mr. Conkling objected. This led many to believe that he might yet ask to have the Jury discharged. In the event of the Jury being sworn, nothing could stop the progress of the trial. Tonight, however. Mr. Conkling set aside all doubt as to his intention to be gin the trial. "Dr. Twyman's condition Js very good, indeed." he said. "'He may be able to testify. I shall, proceed with the trial, even though half of the state's wit nesses be dead." Frank P. Walsh, chief counsel for Dr. Hyde, will insist upon witnesses for the state testifying in order, and he will not present a witness for the 'defense until the last man has taken the stand for the prosecution. Opening Address Tomorrow. Monday probably will be given over entirely to the making of the opening addresses. The state's speaker -will ad dress the Jury first. Mr. Walsh will follow for the defense. Dr. Hyde is anxious to go to trial. He believes he has a fair jury and, be sides, the cost of the case is enormous. In thei five days spent in securing a jury his stenographer fees amounted to a trifle more than $600. Dr. J. R. Hull, who is under indict ment wlUi Mrs. Alma Vaughn on a .charge of poisoning the woman's iuis- band. Professor J. T. Vaughan, of Klrksville, Mo., introduced himself to Dr. Hyde in the courtroom today. They chatted for a few minutes regarding commonplace subjects. Each expressed pleasure at meeting the other Two more members . of the Swope family Mis&es Margaret and Lucy Lee Swope sinters of Mrs. Hyde, came to the court building for the first time to day. Neither spoke to Mrs. Hyde. Both announce they intend to take the stand against their brother-in-law. Dr. E. M. Perdue, a local scientist, has been added to Dr. Hyde's list of medical experts, it was announced to day. Twyinan's Death Feared. Dr. Twyman's condition became very serious tonight. His physician. Dr. Jackson, was called and he spent sev eral hours at his bedside. At midnight a nurse at the hospital said grave fears were entertained regarding his re covery. .. ." . ',' Med ford Conduits Being Laid. MBDFORD, Or., April 16. (Special.) Twenty thousand dollars is to be spcnt for laying underground conduits for the Pacific Telephone Company in Medford. Two carloads of material arrived today and a large toree of men will be put to work at once. When they are com pleted. Medford will have more under- Huinplireys' Seventy-Seven Famous Ilemedy for Grip & Humphreys ..Specifies have been tised by the people with satisfaction for more than 50 years. Medical Book sent free. No. "For. Price. 1 Tevers. Congestions. Inflammations. .. .2ft 2 Worms. Worm Fever, or Worm LMsease. .25 S Colic, Crying and Wakefulness of Infants. 25 4 Diarrhea, of Children and Adults 25 8 Tootharhe, Faceache. Neuralgia 2S 9 Headache,' Sick fleadache. Vertigo , .... 25 10 DyfHM-pttijt, Indigestion, Weak Stomach.. 25 ta'.Cronp, Hoarse Coagh, Laryngitis. 25 14 Salt Khrnm, Eruption. Erysipelas 25 15 Rheumatism, or Rheumatic "Pains:' 25 16 Fever and Ague. Malaria -....25 17 Mies, Blind or Bleeding. Ext'rn'l.'Int'rn'1.25 20 Whooping Coagh, Spasmodic Cough... 35 21 Asthma, Oppressed. Difficult Breathing. 25 27 Kidney nlsease. Gravel. Calculi 25 30 Crinary Incontinence, Wetting Bed.. ..25 S4 Sore Throat, Quinsy and Diphtheria. . .25 77 Grip, folds .........25 Sold 'by druggists, or sent on receipt of price. HUMPHREY'S HOMBO. MEDICINE CO.. Cornet William, and Aon Streets. New "i oik. PS -ygr IT IS A RECOGNIZED FACT that this business has grown more rapidly than any other clothing business in the city. There must be a reason. THERE ARE REASONS we always give the best clothing values in the city; we carry the LARGEST STOCK; we never permit any exaggerations in our ads or by our salesmen. REASONS enough for your becoming one of our customers. MEN'S SUITS $20 to $40 YOUNG MEN'S SUITS $15 to $30 BOYS' SUITS $5 to $20 LITTLE WOMEN'S, MISSES' and GIRLS' DEPARTMENT entire third floor contains many novelties in suits, wash suits, waists sweaters. We invite your inspection ground conduits than any town of its eize on the Coast. Attorney Fitzgerald's Wife Sues. OREGO.n CIT-, Or., April 16. (Spe cial.) Attorney Joseph J. Fitzgerald, chief deputy under District Attorney Cameron, of Multnomah County, is de fendant in an action for a divorce filed In the Clackamas County Circuit Court today hy Mrs. Emma Fitzgerald. She asks for $10 a month alimony, saying that Attorney Fitzgerald draws a sal ary of $150 a month. They were mar ried in Salem. Or., December 25. 1SH4. Mrs. Fitzgerald charges her husband with desertion In August. 1908, and al leges that-he told, her he never intended to live with 1 er again. . Oregon After Missouri Prisoner. SALEM, Or.. April IS. Requisition papers were issued today by Governor Benson, on the' Governor of Missouri. ORIENTAL Two weeks have already passed, and the people forget the bargains we offered them during this rest of our short stay here we will endeavor to do OUR PRICES THE LOWEST AND OUR RUGS THE BEST Come and let us show 'yon what Oriental Rugs "are and what genuine bargains are. THE ORIENTAL RUG CO. 147 Sixth Street, between Alder and Morrison. The only Cut-Kate. Store in the Count rv. 3 H-B e Leading Clothier for the return of E. Patterson, wanted in Portland to face an Indictment charging him with larceny by embez zlement, committed by converting to his own use $638 belonging to his em ployer, T. W. Murphy. GALLON OF OIL KILLS 3 Girl Starts I'ire, K.vplosion Follows. Mother, liabe. Lass Dead. SNYDER. Texas, April 10. Three are dad and. four other persons were badly burned here today as the result of an explosion of a gallon of coal oil in a can today. The dead are: Mrs. John Phillips, Mrs. Phillips' 17-montlis-old baby and Myrtle Paxton. aged 14. Mrs. Phillips' sister. The explosion took plaeo when the J-r M Paxton girl, started to make a fire ywlthv th oil. . . Harbor Welcomes Work Inside. . M A RSI I Fl ELD, Or.. April 16 t Special.) Dispatches from Washington state that the appropriation for Coos Hay Is to carry with it $50,000 for the dredging of the inner- harbor, as well as a sum for the improvement of tho bar. The people are assured that if the biil is enacted Coos Bay wiil get thei Inside work as well as the bar dredg ing. Ladd & Iluslt Incorporate. SALEM. Or.. April 10. (Special.) Art! cles of incorporation were tiled today b Ladd & Bush, the pioneer Salem bankers. The capital stock is $."00,000 and the prin cipal place of businow Is Salem. Tha Incorjiorators include arnom; others A. Bush and A. X. I'.uh. There will be na change in the business management op poiiebs of the concern. of Portland will never short period. For tho as well, if not better.