NEWS OFTHE WEEK to a Condensed Form t lor Oar Busy Headers.' ffAPPENINGS OF TWO CONTINENTS . Returns of ths Less Important but Not Lets Interesting Events of ths Past Week. Tlio govornmont 1B trying to prevent 11. " I l l .Vat- AUOUlur UUtM inilllliu ii n " HAnrnUtv Molealf nrgoa tho ncod of govorntnont drydocks on tho fuel Go. Tho Western Union claims thoro has boon a break In tho oporatorsstriko at Clevolad, Ohio. A nnwnnanor ofllco at Joplln. Mo linn boon dynamited bocauso it (ought tho lawleeH olomont. Count Okuma says'tho San Franclrco rlotH woro backed by tho city, while Vancouver fought tho rioters. An effort to havo Stonsland, tho de faulting president of tho Milwaukee nvonuu bank, Ohicago, pardoned, haa failed. Thoro lea n uneonflrraod report, that tho battleship fleet will loavo for Ujo Pacific November 17 instead or uocom bor 17. RoobovoII has approved tho ordorB to A.l.ntrnl I'.unnii in nan ft In own lilflir. inont in visiting Portland with the licet of battlOBhlps. Tho noxt encampment of tho Grand Army of tho Republic will bo hold at Toledo, Onlo. Juugo unanos uurion fxl Nnviuln. Mo., wab olectod command or-ln-ohlof at tho Buratoga mooting just onudod. Hundreds of Jews aro being tortured and burned In Russia. Tho jnry In tho Tiroy L. Ford case, Sun Franciaco, haa uoon secured. Japan doplorcs tho outbreak against hgr aubjocts at Vancouver, u. u. Admission of Oriental adults to tho Chicago eehcols Is meeting with strong opposition. French and Spanish troops havo at tacked and routed tho Moors and hum ed tliolr camp. Striking telegraph operators In Chi cago havo rocoived idrlko pay and what ever diusoutlon existed has disappeared. 'I ho trans-Atlantic linor LtiBltania has oHtabllshcd a now record for speed iicroflfi tho ocean, making tho trip in leas Uian five days. Tho Anglo-American polar expedi tion under Mikkolson and Lofingwell reporta finding a deep ecu north of Alaska but no continent. A Great Northorn pasflongor train was hold up near Koxford, Mont., by two maaked men. Thoy aocured a lartto amount of registered mail but found tho express safe, which thoy dy namited, empty. Jamestown has offered a prJzo of 42,600 for tho most successful airship. Canada will apologize to Japan and is negotiating to restrict immigration. Tolegroph operatora on tho Northern Pacific aro said to bo considering a strike. Tho question of tho battleship floct vlBltinit Portland lias boon left to Ad miral Evans. Tho situation In tho telegraphers' fitrlko at Portland romuins uncluingod. Few messages aro being sent or ro coived. Tho trial of Tirey L. Ford chief coun eol of tho United Railroads of San Francisco, clanged with bribory, haa oemmouced. Tho Western Union has decidod to pasH ita regular quarterly dividend as tho money may bo needed on account of tho operators' strike Chinese and Japanoso havo struck in Yaucouvur, B. 0., and blocked indus try. Thoy aro armed and tho Japau eo consul demands military protec tion, Tho French govornmont has docldod that Morococ must pay damages to for eigner. Owing to tho strict quarantine main tained San Diego has little fear of the plaguo. It Is llkoly that Canada will havo to pay heavy damages on account of tlio Vancouver anti-Japaneso rioting, China has Just Bonfc representatives to a number of countries for tho pur poao of studying tlio constitution ques tion, Messongor boya at Tacoma havo atruok and tho telegraph company la considering tho adviBablllty of using girls. Tho Wotern Union still olalms to bo gottlng its old mon back all dvor tlio country, but tbo servlco does not im prove Bocrotary Root has returnod with rostorod lioalth. Conrgossman Longworth says tho Roosovolt will net becomo a candldato for a renomlnation unless the wholo country demands It, A Harvard scientist has found that spleens aro edible and says hla discov ery will add 50,000,000 pound to the nations annual meat output. Secretary Root's health Is fully restored, TRUST 18 WITH BPREOKLE. Has Large Interest In Ppreekole Com pany, but Doet Not Compote. Ban Francisco, Sept. 10. John Bpreckles, prosldont of the Wostern Sugar Refining company, testified yes lorday be oro Unltod States Oommls sloncr Richards in regard to tho rola tions existing bolwcon his company and tho American Htigar Hofinlng company, of Now York, tho so-called Havemoyer sugar trust. It was established by his testimony that Mr. Havcmcyer and hla mon own a large minority of the stock of the Western Refining company, but ho donied that either ho or his father, Olaus Sprooklcs, has any interest in tho Amoricau Sugar Refining company. lie declared that tho price ofv sugar on tho coast waa held low enough to provont competition from Mr, Have moyer. oxcont in a fow special gradei, which the Western docs not manufac ture. Mr. Sprocklos' testimony is to bo ueod hi a suit brought by tho recolver of tho Pennsylvania Sugar company against tho American Kenning cam pany for (30,000,000 damages as tho result of the Havomoyor interests get ting control of tho Ponnsylvania con corn and abutting down tho plant. The suit is both for conoplracy and for vlo lation of tho Shorman anti-trust law. and is broilght in tho United States District court of Now York. GATHERING AT SARATOGA, Fifty Thousand Grand Army Veterans Expected at Encampment. Saratoga, N. Y., Sopt. 10. Amid gaily decorated sheets, veterans of tbo Grand Army of the Republic havo been arriving all day for tho Forty-first Na tional encampment, which will be held horo this week. Fifty thousand voter ana aro expected. This may bo tho last encampment hold anywhoto but in Washington. At tho business session of tho organisation a resolution probably will bo introduc ed fixing that pi nco as tho permanent mooting placo cf tho organization hero- after. It Js also probablo that within a fow yoars tho annual oncampmont will becomo only a meeting of dolcgatcs, for the veterans, it was stated by Grand Army officials, aro becoming too fcoblo to attend tho meetings in a body and to take part In tho annual parado. The encampment program begins to day. NEW RULES TO BEGIN WAR. Hague Conferen Requires Notice to Enemy and Neutrals. Tho Hague, Bopt. 10. Tho fifth plo nary sitting of the peace conference was held today. Tho whole American dole gatlon was presont. Tho following rules regarding tho opening of bos till ties woro adopted, a fow countries mak ing reservations: "Tho contracting powors agroo that hostilities must not begin without pre vious unequivocal notico having been given, cither In form of a declaration of war sotting forth its motives or in tho form of on ultimatum with tho additional declaration of war. "A state of war must bo notified without dolay to the neutral powers, the effect of tho latter beginning after thoy recoivo notico, which can bo given ovon by wire. In any case tho noutral powers cannot protest against tlio lack of tiiitr notico, if it is established that they undoubtedly know that a state of war existed." MOB 8AILOR8 IN JAPAN. Four Men From Cruiser Chattanooga Flee for Their Lives. Toklo, Bent. 10. Whilo tho United States cruisor Chattanooga was at Hak odate on hor way horo from Vladivo stok, four of hor mon had n thrilling oxporlenco and a narrow oscapo from Barious Injury at tho hands of a Japan cso mob. In a dispute over prices, ono of tho American sailors struck a Japanoso shopkeepor. A mob quickly formed, armed with clubs, and started after tho assailant and his three companions. Two of the eailora woro forced to jump from a dock and swim to a eampan. Tho others wcro rescued Jrom tho mob by tho polico, who took them aboard tho ship. Car Shortage Again. Chicago, Sopt. 10. A New York special to tho Record Herald says: Is the proeporlty of tho country again to bo threatened this fall and winter by a Bhortago in frolght oquipmont and cost morohants and fur mora untold mil lions? This question ia boing aekod In high railway circles in tho Kast and on Wall strcot, and, aa a rulo, it is boing answorcd in the affirmative Men in tho trafllo world who control vast systems aro Bhaking tholr bonds and ad mitting that a recurrence of tho disas trous car ehortago is threatening. Moors Fall to Show Up. rarls, Sopt. 10. Tho heralded Moor ish peacodologatlons failed to mateiial Izo at Tanglor Saturday, according to official roports recolvcd horo tonight. If tho dologatlona do not appoar to night, tho report adds, military opera tions will bo resumed energetically to morrow. Gonoial Drudo says ho has profited by the suspension of fighting by determining tho oxaot positions of tho onemy, Admiral Phllibert cables that all the ports are orderly. Vaccinated by ths Thousand, Vienna, Bept 10. There aro no signs of abatement In the smallpox epidemic. During the last fow daya 160,000 per- sens have been vaccinated, rubllo meetings and processions have been forbidden. NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TESTS TIMBER'S STRENGTH. Ingenious Machine Worked by Forest Service at New Haven. Washington, Sept. 11. Tho Forest service for somo time past has beon carrying on a sorles of oxporlmonts at its timber testing station at New Ha ven, Conn., to determino tho effect of centinuous loads applied for long per lods of tlmo to woodon beams. Tho beams aro tested by an Ingenious appa ratus, which is so arranged that tho load on the specimens is constant, bow over mubh thoy may bond. Tlio most Interesting part ol tbo test ing maohlno Is a largo paper covered drum, slowly revolving by clockwork, upon which a continuous record of tho amount of bonding in tbo specimen under tost is recorded. This bending, or deflection, is shown on tho drum by a ponoll mark, tho pencil being con nected to tho center of tho boam by a system of lovers so arranged as to con siderably multiply tho actual bending of tbo beam boforo it is recorded on tho drum. Information as to tho effects of loads applied to woodon beams for long per lotls of timo is not at preeent very Jcfi site, and it is expected that tho results of the oxperimonta now In progress at Now Haven will furnish much valnablo Information which will bo of great ben efit to tho lumcor industry. DEFERS IMPROVING TRACK. Southern Railroad Will Not Double Road Under Present Laws. Washington, Bopt. 10. It was an nounced at the Southern Railway head quarters in this city that, owing to re cent adverso railroad rate legislation in several Southern states, and to "gono ial conditions' tho doublo tracking of tho Southern railway between Chatta nooga and Olteway Junction, In Ten nessee, north of Greensboro, N. 0., has been ordered stopped, pending further instructions. Contracts had boon entered into for doublo tracking work in Tennessee ag gregating about $15,000,000. Iho monoy intonded for tho proposed im provement In Tennessee and North Carolina has beon withdrawn and will bo used in oporating tlio road. Latest on Fleet Movement. Washington, Sept. 12. Thoso poli ticians who aro looking for an ulterlo motlvo behind every movo tho presi dent makes havo discovered the real reason why the battlosblp fleet is to bo sent around to tho Pacific coast. The president, bo thoy declare, is a candi date for renomination, and the fleet is to bo sent to the Pacific to promote tho political Interests of Mr. Roosevelt. Tho preaenco of tho fleet will demon strate to tho people of the coast that tho president ia their friend, and in re turn thoy will bo expected to eond to the Republican convention delegates who aro pledged to Mr. Roosovolt. Talk Business at Lunch. Oyster Ray, 8ept. 12. President Roosovelt gave a luncheon today, at which Secretary Straus, of the depart ment of commorco and labor; Charles P. Nelll, commissioner of labor; Law rence F. Abbott, and Ernest Hamlin Abbott, of Now York, woro gueata. Mr. htraus made a verbal report on his re cent Western trip, and Mr. Nelll took up with tho president certain difficul ties which havo beon oncountcred in the attempted enforcement of tho eight hour law. It Is donied that tho telo- graph ttriko waa considered. A Little Slow, but She'll Do. Washington, Sopt. 14. Tho battlo- ship Kansas, sister ship to tho Ver mont, lias just completed her speed trials, and, whilo her record ia slichth below that of hor sister Bhip and a trifle below tho 18knot speed which she was required to mako in her ac ceptance trial, several months ago, it is Bald at tho Navy department that her record is entirely satisfactory. Tho av orago speed for four hours with full power was 17.81 knota and for 24 hours onduranco trial 17.00 knota. Sentence Is Shortened. Washington. Sent. 11. Aeod Judce James L. Bradford, of Now Orleans, who was convicted of land frauds, had liia acntonco commuted to two years by Presidont Roosevelt on condition that ho roturns to tho government tho thousand acres of valuable land in Louisiana which ho obtained by fraud. Ho has already served two months Bradford waa a former residont of tho District of Columbia. Ho ia ono of tho South'a most prominent attorneys. Battleship Has Narrow Escape Washington, Sept, 14. Tho battle ship Indiana narrowly escaped destruc tion, according to a report mado public by tho Navy department, by a flro which started in the coal bunkers on Soptembor 5. Tho ship ia now under going repairs at Leuguo island. Tho horoio notion of tlm crow Jn romovlng tho ammunition eavod tlio vcssol. New Rural Carriers. Washington, Sept. 13. Rural car riers appointed: Oregon Hillsboro, route 2, William M. Tipton carrior; Paul Ray substitute. Washington Ohonoy, route 4, Thomas R. Riggs car rier; James V. Consul 1 man substitute. Shortage In Cotton. Washington, Sopt. 11. Tho ginners' report of the govornmont shows that 00.2 por cent of tho normal cotton crop has been ginned, against 72.1 per cent a moath ago. This accounts for the recent advances in cotton values. NEVER HEARD OF PUTER. Land Grafter's Fame Alread Dim In Government Offices Washington, Sept. 12. Fame is short-llrod. Only a fow days ago a loiter was rocoived by tho Forest ser vlco in this city asking for various blta of information regarding public land conditions in tho state of Oregon. The Jotter boro tho signature "S. A. D. Puter." The questions wcro leading ones and lndlcatod that tho writer was not dealing with an nnfamlliar sub ject, rather that bo was an old hand at it. Some of the questions could not bo anBworod by tho Forest service, so tho letter was roforred to tho general land office, and camo back with the answers and with this notation: "Who Is this writer Puter? Wo nevor heard of him." Tho Forest servlco was no more ac quainted with the man or tho name than was tho genoral land office, and when Puter'a lotter wbb passed from ono official to anothor, it was always with tho remark: "Nover heard of him." It was not until a complete answer had boon mailed to Puter that an official' asked a newspaper corres pondent if ho had over heard of Puter. OREGON LEAD8 ALL STATES. Contributes Most to Reclamation Fund General Increase 8hown. Washington, Sept. 10. Oregon again leads all states in its contribu tion to tho reclamation fund. During tho fiscal year ended June 30, 1907, the total receipts from land sales in Oregon amounted to $ 1,429,700, nearly three times tho receipts in the previous year, when the total waa only 4646,346. Last year, when timber entries in Oregon were tied up, North Dakota forged ahead of Oregon, but this year the receipts in that state were but $300,000 leaa than in Oregon. There haa been a general gain In land re ceipts through the West, Washington increaaing from $542,677 in 1906 to $768,937 in 1907, and Idaho showing an increase from $361,963 to $709,169. The total receipts from all states amount to $9,484,938, and amount to and out of this total approxlmiately f B.uuu.uuu will go into the reclamation fund, swelling the total to more than $40,000,000. New Lumber Rate Reported Washington. Sept. 13. The Inter state Commerce commission today re ceived from the Transcontinental Freight bureau notification of new rates' on lumber from tho Pacific coast to points in tbo Fast, this being the rate, recently agreed upon, of 50 cents per hundred. Tho new rates will become operative November 1. Notice of filing of the rate was sent to lumbermen on the Pacific coast who havo informed tho commission of their intention to enter complaint and ask for a hearing, but this hearing will not prevent the rate going into effect November 1. In tho event tho commission decides against tho now rate, lumbermen will bo entitled to a rebate on all shipments mado at 50 cents. Take Up Coast Defense. Washington, Sept. 13. An effort will be made by tho War department to get an appropriation from conciess during the coming winter for tho com pletion of all fortifications exclusive of guns, at Portland, Mo., New York and Boston harborB on the Atlantic coast aqd at San Francisco and Ptfget sound on the Pacific coast. General Murray, chief bf artillery, has taken up tho mat ter with the bureaus of tho War depart ment, presumably at tlio instance of his superior officers, with a view to getting iho money. Searchlights aro the prin ctpal items needed at all five points. Choice Reduced to Three. "Washington, Sept. 12. On tho eve of Secretary' of War Taft's departure for tho Philippines, national political leaders are taking account of stock and invoicing the presidential situation as it has developed up to tho present time. Tho situation today gives prom inence to three mon: President Roose velt, Secretary Taft and Governor Hughes, of New York. Other poreona whoso names have beon ontored in the Republican presidential nomination raco appear at tills stago as nothing moro than probablo "also rans." Raise Veterans' Pensions. Washington, Sopt. 2 Judging from roports received tho moro to extend the provisions oi uio service pension act to tho survivors of tho early Indian wars in tho Northwest moots with general approval, thoro being but ono criticism of the idea. Tho servlco pension act passed February 0, 1907, applies only to tho Boldiers themselves and makes no provision for widows. A great many of tho beneficiaries under tho Indian war ponsion aot aro widows. May Have Fuel Shortage Washington, Sept 12. Tho fuel problem is quite aa acute In BritJBh Columbia us in tho states of our Pa cific Northwest; indeod, British Co lumbia is suffering somewhat because much of its coal Ib now boing ox por tod to American ports on tho Pacific coast. Naval Station for Pacific. Washington, Sopt. 10. That a strong rocommondation will be mado by Rear Admiral Capps, ohief of construction of tho navy, for building a naval station at San Diego is practically assured. It is believed his viowa aro indorsed by Rear Admiral Cowles, tlio president's brothor-inlaw. LET POLITICS ALONE. Irrigation Congress Turns Down Free Lumber Resolution. Sacramento, Bept. 9. Tho effort to have tho 15th Irrigation congress pass a resolution presented by Judge Rakor, calling for tho withdrawal of tho duty lovied on lumber failed. Another im portant action of tho gathering Satur day was its decision to eliminate a res olution protesting against tho onactment of any further legislation favoring Phil ippine sugar. With this latter excep tion, tho report of the committee on resolutions was adopted as read and tho polioy of President Roosevolt and his administration in relation to reclama tion, conservation of water and forests and other matters was endorsed. Judgo Raker withdrew his motion for tbo purpose of harmony, but the sugar question was only settled after groat discussion, the friends cf tho beet sugar industry making a strong fight in their interest. The sentiment in favor of eliminating politics from the con gress was responsible for the withdraw als of the lumber and sugar proposi tions. Arthur Briggs succeeded in getting tho congress to pass his resolution in tbo interests of California fruitgrowers, in relation to the use of sulphur in dry ing fruit. The resolution aeks the de partment of Agriculture not to enforce the regulation of the pure food law in tho matter without further investiga tion. Tho congress adopted unanimously the report of the committee on perma nent organization. The newly elected officers aro: Frank C. Goudy, of Den ver, president; George . Baretow, of Texas, first vice president; John E. Baker, of Modoc county, California, second vice president; Herbert E. Strain, of Montana, third vice presi dent; Z. B. Fowler, of Arizona, secre tary. Albuquerque, N. M., waa selected aa the meeting place of the 16th irrigation congress. The only city named in op position was Walla Walla, Wash. Dr. Blalock, of the Washington delegation, oxtended tho invitation on behalf of that place. Hon. R. E. Twitchell, of Las Vegas, N. M., made an eloquent appeal for Albequerquo. With the ex ception of Oregon, Washington and Idaho, the state delegations voted for Albequerque. California was excused from voting at the request of Chairman Estudillo, who said the delegates did not care to be discourteous to the repre sentatives of tho two cities, as they were their guests. After a lev, other matters were dis posed of the congress adjourned. CLIFF HOUSE IN RUINS. Flames Entirely Destroy Famous San Francisco Resort. San Francisco, Bept. 9. Tho famous Cliff House, of this city. San Fran cisco's first attraction for tourists, was burned to the ground Saturday evening. Firo broke out in the building about 4:45 o'clock and an hour later a black ened heap of ruins waa all that re mained of the structure. The bouse was built of wood, and, fanned by the lively ocean breezes, the flames made such headway before the nearest fire department arrived that it was realized that the place was doomed and more attention waa paid to saving adjoining property than to the burning building. The Cliff House had been closed for some time, as the new lessee, John Tait, was remodeling tho interior. Workmen were about the placo until noon and then departed for the day. This is the second house to be de stroyed by firo. The building juBt burned was erected by Adolph Sutro, of Sutro tunnel fame, 12 years ago. It was owned by tho Sutro estate and waa valued at $50,000. Mr. Tait estimates his loss at $50,000, on which there la $35,000 insurance. The Cliff House was ranked as one of the best known resorts of America. Located on a rocky promontory beyond the Golden Gate, directly above the lashing waves of tho Pacific ocean, and affording a close view of the seals, it was a strong attraction for visitors, and from ita broad porches hundreds of tboueandB of people obtained their first view of the mighty waters. The magnificent Sutro baths near by, were not damaged. Message From Explorers. Now York, Sept. 9. Confirmation of the report that the Stofansso expedition is safe is given in a message received at tho offices of tho American geographical society in this city today from Vilhjal mun Stofanssen, tho ethnologist und leader of the expedition. This mes sage was dated at Eaglo City, Alaska, wmcn ib on the uppor Yukon river, and reads as follows: "Expedition is all safo. Btefanesen." Officers of tho geographiual society said they supposed tho message had been forwarded by messenger from Herschel island. Vengeance on Autocracy. Berlin, Sept, 9. The "Forest Broth era," who terrorized tho Baltic pro vinces a year ago, havo recommenced their depredations. Tho hero of these outlaws is Johann Ugrun, a Lett, who suffered tortures at tho hands of the Riga polico. Ugrun, an uncouth, rod haired monster, whoso body shows traces of terriblo eufforing, haa already killed four adherents of tho govern ment and throatena that ho- will kill 100 boforo ho ia caught. May Hunt In Louisana. Oyster Bay, Sopt. 9. President Roosevelt is considering an invitation to go on a hunting trip into the Louis iana canebrakea immediately after his forthcoming journey down tho Missis sippi, In cttBo be makes tho trip far ther south ho probably will not return to Washington until about October 20. BAD BLOOD AROUSED Orientals In British Colombia Arm Against Whites. ASIATICS ALL LEAVE THEIR WORK Japanese Purchasing Stock of Arms and Trouble Is Feared When Next Steamer Arrives. Seattle, Sept. 10. A special to the Times from Vancouver, B. O., says: As a result of the disorders Saturday and Sunday evenings, the situation here with regard to Asiatics Is increas ing in menace. Tho Japanese have notified Chief of Police Chamberlain that police protection is inadequate and they will take steps to protect them selves. Chinese and Japanese em ployed in hotels and restaurants havo withdrawn frcm work. It is said that Oriental leadors have instructed them they must not work under penalty of $100. The Japanese are purchasing firearms and the aspect of affairs is threatening. Steamer Monteaglo, duo to arrive Wednesday or Thursday with many Orientals cn board, will be met by a hostile demonstration. It is freely de clared that the Orientals will not be allowed to land. There is growing un easiness in tho city. The feoling is in creasing that, in view of the number of Japanese, Chinese and Hindus in Van couver, tbo minister of mi utia should take steps to protect them. Several restaurant keepers met this morning and resolved to employ nothing but white labor. Early reports of the disorders Satur day night were exaggerated. The crowd amounted to about 10,000, but the temper displayed waa merely bois terous. The crowd surged through tho streets in the Oriental quarters, cheer ing everything white and hooting and denouncing everything colored. At in tervals from some indistinguishable point in the crowd brickbats would hurtle over intervening heads and crash through windowB. Chief of Polico Chamberlain, recognizing the inade quacy of the force at his disposal, re lied on diplomacy. Fearful of arousing the passion of the mob, he directed his men to lay aside their truncheons and exercise moderation. Later the order regarding truncheons waa revoked, but at no stage did the police and populace come to blows. FRAUDS IN FOREST LANDS. Valuable Timber Land Secured Under Guise of Mineral. Helena, Mont., Sept. 10. Evidently suspceting frauds in connection with the location of mining claims in the Helena forest reserve, tho national gov ernment haa sent Arthur J. Collier, of Washington, D." C, to this city to con duct an investigation. The Helena for est is among the largest in the state and includes the Butte field, where a strict investigation will be conducted also. Tho maid purpose of the government is to secure restorations to the public domain where it can be shown that under the guise of locating mining claims, valuable timber rights have been availed of, the law permitting actual prospectors the right to the ne cessary timber in the development of their claimB. Therefore, no more patents to min ing claims will be granted except where tho good faith of the locator is proved. Where timber lands have been secured in tblB manner the government will endeavor to effect a restoration. Referring to the investigations and classifications of the coal lands of East ern Montana and Western North Da kota, Mr. Collier said that tho work has been undertaken by tho overn mnnt with a definite policy of prevent ing the coal companies and railroads of the West from monopolizing the West ern coal lands as those of the East have been. Great Corn Exposition. Chicago, Sept. 10. At the National Corn exposition, Chicago, October 6 to 19, tho most elaborate decorative scheme ever seen in Chicago will be presented at the Coliseum building and annex. This decorative work will coat in tho neighborhood of $30,000, and corn will be the dominant decorative material. In addition to a miniature corn farm in the center of the building, ono end will contain an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess of corn, where at cortain times of the day the virgins of tho sun will offer sacrifices of corn. Health Ruined by Earthquake. Chicaog, Sopt. 10. Tho San Fran cisco catastrophe of last summer was recalled last night in the commitment to the Detention hospital of a mother and daughter, two victlniB, who lost their all. The woman, Mrs. Tillio Levenborg, 68 years old, and MiBa Julia Levenberg, 18 years old, were takon to the hospital from the homo of Georgo Conner, 1644 Clifton avenue, a stepson of Mrs. Levenberg. They ar rived in Chicago a month ago. Canada Asserts Sovereignty. Ottawa, Ontario. Sept. 10. By tho establlBhmeont of a customs port of en try at Burwoll, situated on tho west of Cape Ohudley on Hudson Btralt, tho government has solved the problem of aborting and maintaining Canadian jurisdiction over the Hudson bay and more northerly waters ,