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; - j: it-:.-"'-' ? 40 ','::i if r I. Pern jutte Lawless Surething Men Openly bwmdle People Who Go Against Games That Are Sup posed to be "Square." ; St. Paul Newspaper Scores the Mining Town and Says That the Authorities Should Take Some Action to Save the City (Journal Special Service.) ,, - ST. PAUL. June . A special to the Pioneer Press from Butte tells of a very .lawless state of affairs at that city and urges that the authorities do something toward bringing the offenders to Justice. The special says: - .. The game of graft as played In this city at the present time discounts the experience of any city In the United . States. From every sectlori of the country confidence men, highway robbers, gamblers, tnugs and swindlers or every . description have flocked In. The flat haa gone forth that 'everything goes, and from every state of the Union the .mobsmen or high and low degree have (tome rushing to Butte, being assured by the leaders or the piratical band of rich - . pickings during the summer. "In the business heart of the city sure-thing games of all kinds are In dally and nightly operation, and every . hour out of the 24 the women compan- lona of the .thugs who hold the city In their hands are flndlng victims. --A OaaaT of Thugs. "Cappers for the various games now . in operation are hired as much for their ability to beat the life out of victims who become obstreperous as for their ability to beguile the unwary Into betting on the games. Almost without ' - exception these cappers are men wanted In various cities for crimes of various kinds; they are desperate men, to- whom the maiming of a fellow human being means -nothing; they know that jail ' sentences await them If j they are run to earth by the officials of the cities year or so longer behind the bars will not hurt them. "East Park street one of the main business thoroughfares of the city, is lined with swindling games. In which the suckers' could not win,1 even with a " revolver and a knife. In these resorts axe a doxen men, perhaps, who, at a .signal from the boss bandit, set on and brutally beat the unfortunate fool who Is us wise enough to complain after being grossly robbed. The other night while the street was crowded with men and women a sheep herder who had lost his year's wages - In one of the sure-thing games, was at tacked because he had dared to warn a friend not. to bet on the same swindle. Six burly thugs Jumped on him end. after battering him to almost a pulp, tossed Jitm bleeding and sonseless out on tne sidewalk less than 10 feet from where a policeman was standing, laactlve Voile. "Passing persons picked up the un conscious man and finally' induced the policeman to ilng for an ambulance In order that the iriangled man might be taken to a hOHpital. The mfn who slugged the sheep herder and the boss pirate who girve the order to have him assaulted and half killed were not mo lested and are still doing business at the old .stand. ''In some of the supposed . 'square' gambling houses 'shaped dice' are being used in the crap games, and it rests with the men running the game whether or not the player wins. If they cannot use the player as a decoy he is boldly robbed, but If he can be made useful to the bandits who are In control he Is allowed to win, that is, he is given 'fair dice.' "But all this is simply a side Issue with the band of thugs and crboks that has the city by the throat. The raring season, when men with big money come from all over the state, will open In Buttejn the near future and then will come he harvest of the swindlers, the continence men and the sure-thing gamblers. The leaders of the band are swinging their men into line, coach ing them ss to the proper performance of their duties, and when the racing season begins Butte will experience, it is predicted, even by members of the police lorce, such a carnival of crime as never before has been heard of, even In this Western mining camp. Officials Are Indignant. "On the bright sky of the mobsmen, however, a cloud has appeared. Several of the Aldermen, who are at war with the Mayor, are talking of taking the law Into their own hands and calling for an Investigation of the policy of the chief executive of the city. No specific charge of dishonesty is made against the Mayor It Is his policy, rather, that Is under fire but an Investigation that may bring forth sensational disclosures la talked of in a mild way. Montana has on her statute books a providing that a policeman must, on -complaint of a cltisen, proceed di rectly to tha'Dlace complained of, and, if gambling be found there, arrest the proprietor of the. resort, and taice mm to court forthwith. Butte policemen pay no attention to this law. " 'Aw, go chase yourself; tell yer trou bles to some one else,' Is the reply a victim gets whan he ventures to make a complaint to a policeman. Butte policemen wish to retain meir places on the force that is why no ar rests are made, and why victims of the gamblers are Invited to speedily seek a warmer clime when they maxe complaint" THE COOS BAY MEN WANT NEW STEAMER Are Willing to Spend $10,000 In Order That the Liner May Be Built. T, P, A. AT INDIANAPOLIS " INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. June . The Hoosler capital has capitulated before an Invasion of "Knights of the Grip," who have gathered from all parts of t!o ixnsntry in .teas -and hundreds- to- at tend the annual -convention of the Travelers' Protective Association. President Howard W. Peak called the gathering to order this morning and greeted an audience that filled Tomlln son Hall from floor to roof. The South and West were particularly well represented, showing the gain In mem bership which the association Is mak ing In those quarters. Reports of of ficers show a total membership, of 22. 000 scattered over many states. Dur ing the doten years of its existence the ' organisation has paid out nearly 21,000,000 In Indemnities. The con vention will be in session three days, the business meetings alternating In the program with features -Of Interest ing entertainment. Although many local "merchants and steamer men are said to be of the opin Ion that there are enough - liners now running-between this city and Coos Bay, the people of the down-coast towns do not seem to hold the same view. And they appear willing to back their Judg ment with quite a large sum of cold cash. The traffic between Portland and the Coos way cities is said to hare Increased very rapidly during the past few years, and it Is thought that It will continue to grow. While additional steamers have been put on the run between' the Columbia River cities and the Oregon Coast ports, many think that the trade is increasing so fast that the demand for carriers will soon "be greater than available, liners can handle. This Is said to be one of the reasons why the men of Coos Bay want another vessel to piy up and down the prosperous Oregon coast. Secretary Max M. Shlllock, of the Board of Trade, this morning received tne following letter from L. J. Simp son, a millionaire lumber man of North Bend. Or., one of the towns that is said would be benefited by a new steamer "Replying to yours of June 2, in re gard to the steamer question, will say that we desire to interest the Portland merchants in a freight and passenger steamer which will run between Port land. Coos Bay and San Francisco. The vessel will cost in the neighborhood of liz.soo, have a capacity of 12 knots per hour, be a coal-burner and built of wood at the yards of the Simpson Lumber Company on this bay. The merchants of Coos Bay will probably take 210,000 of. the stock, and we ask the Portland merchants who are shipping Into thl country, and those who desire to -enter this field, that they take an Interest In this boat themselves. "It has not been decided whether we will build thls'boat or not; that will de pend entirely upon what encouragement we receive at your hands and the hands Of the San Francisco merchants. If there are any other questions' you wish to ask in regard to this steamer propo sition, I would be very glad to answer them." The communication will be referred to the members of the Board of Trade. SKELETONS ARE ESS see '4 L --'' FOUND IN SHIPS Vandalism In Connection With Sunken Vessels Over inr Ma nila BaySequel to Dewey's breat Victory, - : ... ,i , i of . ,. . i i , i, . Treasure in the Relna Christina Amounting to $200,000 Fails to oeound by Divers Now vvomngr - GROCtRS IN SESSION WACO, Tex.. June (.Nearly every nook and corner of the state was rep resented this morn!ngat the opening or me annual convention or tne Retail Orocers' Association of Texas. The ttenda nee--complete! r -jelfP6l - K wif at the Fort Worth convention a year ago, which evidences in Itself the phe nomenal gaowth of the association dur ing the last 12 months. Business of a routine character occupied the greater part of . the day. The gathering was called to order at 9 o'clock by 3. H. Riley, president of the Waco associa tion, and addresses of welcome were made by Mayor 8anford and represen tatives of the local business Interests. The response was delivered for the visitors by John P. Kline of Texar kana,, president of the association, Committee (reports occupied the after noon. Tomorrow the association will listen to addresses on trade topics by prominent business men of Texas and other states. (Journal Special Service.) ' SEATTLE. Wash., June Mall ad vices received In this city from Manila bring news of an act of vandalism that will probably be made the subject of a trlct official Inquiry. When the hull of the Spanish cruiser Relna Christina, which was sunk by Dewey's squadron In the early part of the Spanish-American War, was raised recently It was found that it contained the skeletons of 80 men who had gone down with the vessel or had been killed by the rain of sliot and shell that poured on the ill-fated, cruiser before she dis appeared beneath the waves. Since the vessel was raised by a pri vate contractor it has been visited by scores of curious persons. It has now come to light that many of the bones of the dead Spaniards have been stolen and carried away, presumably to be kept as relics. Aota of Yandallam. Discovery of- the act of vandalism has caused great indignation. In Manila, and the papers there, regardless of political or. race prejudices, strongly condemn the conditions that would make spelt acts of ghoulish vandalism possible. It is probable that an official Inquiry will be neia and that those responsible for the care of the vessel and Its contents will be held responsible and punished as they deserve. The Relna Christina is said to have contained $206,000 m gold when she sank. The money had been sent to Ma nila from Spain for the purpose of paying the men of the army and mrr. but the unexpected arrival of the United States fleet prevented this, and before the treasure could be moved the vessel was under the Are of xiewey's guns. This at least Is the story that was told by Admiral Montejo. to his Government Koney 2fot round. It now transpires that he mav have to tell the story again and back p it up Tvltfc- Oct, substantial -prcoitJsan- Ms own unsupported word. A diligent search of the hull of the vessel has so far failed to disclose the hiding place of me treasure tne Admiral says he left aboard her when she sank to the bot tom of the bay. The Spanish gunboat Velasco has also been raised. It was found that com paratively few shots had struck her. She had been sunk by her own crew, who bad opened the bilge cocks and the main injector valve. She will probably be HI jo eoiAjes eqj oi jnd pu psj(d4 uunta males navy. FINE COOK STOVES ARID RANGES FOR ONE WEEK, at immense price s conces- sions, we place on4 sale every Stove and Range in the house. The supply is limited, so . the availing . of ; this chance must be done now or never. Don't Overlook the Important : Announcement Each one Is a model of perfect workmanship, and , of the finest quality. . Note Some of the Prices: . CAST STOVES Finely made, and fire grates con structed for east of adjustment $24.00 Line on sale ' $27.00 Line on sala Only three of the $33.00 Ranges left. They are beauties and are light burners. Require but little fuel Clot- eC Cfl ing out price ;.V"dU An offer of rare exception a beautiful $50.00 Range, highly finished, with cooking qualities the finest. - Out it goes An Opportunity SSvefand !i!tciiita '...ill L - -I " I ... . M! I ..... . . will be closed out at radical reductions. It is well to buy one now and lay. away for Winter service. MPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 'Strenrth and via-nr i-nm, food, duly digested. 'Force.' a ready-to-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes. Invigorates' ' ' :.;.;:;.-:.: . 4 -.. TZ : Bigger and Bier I Our list of customers is growing larger every day. Just at present we are makiiig many new friends and delighkng our regular patrons as well, by the nobby suits we are making up in smart Summer fabrics. For vacation wear, there's nothing like an easy fitting, cofnfortable tweed suit, in Scotch or Irish home spun. Built for the roughest usage, yet stylish and tasteful loosely-woven, too, allowing the air to circu late freely. -$20.00 to $40.00. ... Many other offerings worthy of your inspection- we're always glad to show samples and styles, and to quote prices. SaBGEST STOVE PmtTW THE WOBLoj Like all of our former aspirations for Best Values and Highest Quality, we have secured the exclusive handl ing of the justly celebrated JE WELW The realization of this important deal will show itself, very shortly, by the arrival of the first of a number of car-, loads of these world-renowned stoves. Forty Years of Experience , By the DETROIT STO VE WORKS in the manufacturing of cooking and heating apparatus, is a proof of success from," catering to the wants "and desires of the people at large. . The height of perfection in workmanship and quality is, of course, the natural result The Above Trade-MarKH 1 3,500,000 fSTTAP ANTRR nt all nullities that tm to make a good stove or range, and ppers on every one made. In tuccessful opera tion throughout the immtv tTaW a. r W .vussm va sw UU9 U f . a. quantity is growing. - frl TT TtTi . u u w y Turniiure o. u yy v u ivy j ii m vi SOUTHERN PACIFIC MAY PUT ON TRAINS W. G. JERRENS, President . 108 THIRD STREET, PORTLAND, OREGON General Manager. Writes Re garding Service On West Wiflamette Side, The psople living on the west side of the 'Willamette havp been trying for some time to have the Southern Pacific Company put on a train service that would enable the folk residing along that bank of the river to come to Fort land in the morning and return to their homes the same day. The Journal recently published let ters from. Interested parties at Inde pendence and. Corvallls, addressed to the local Board of Trade, urging that this . train., ser.vica be arranaed- for at obct." -"It hi' said by those residing" in the . up-rlyer towns that the railroad company will be able to build up Its business from that section of the state to a very great extent If this service is placed In operation . This morning. Secretary Max Shlllock received the following letter from J. Kruttschnltt, general manager of tbe Southern Pacific: , "H A N VAA lMPTHm Tuna R lTlT . ." 1LT Shlllock, Portland Board of Trade "-bear Siri t I have your letter sf June 3: re frardlng Improvement In the train aerv ce on the west side of our division In uregon. This matter Is now under considera tion by our traffic and operating deoart- ments, and we hone soon to- be able to reach a conclusion that will be entirely' vicinity. satisfactory to all of our patrons In your lours.iruiy, v J. KRUTTSCHNITT,- HOSPITAL FOR THE BEND . , (Jouml Special Service.) BOttTH BEND. Wash.. June 9. Plans have been completed and actual construction work has commenced on a new hospital lit South Bend: It is being built by Drs. Overmeyer and. Kennedy and will be ready for occupancy by August 1. - J. H. Loverlng, the well known, architect and draughtsman, made the plans. ' . , . . . ' I - r -.V-f 1 i ; Oelag to Mt. xusf ' . ' ' If so. learn about the new (tourist serv ice inaugurated by the O. R. A N.. via Denver and Kahsas Citv. C.it-r ticket' of. tt Third- and Washington, v Phoenix Iron Works . i" i'n " t n i'n i m m ,i, .. , S mTm.,..lL i .... I ENGINEERS Manufacturers of Marine, Mining, Losing and Saw Mill Machinery. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO REPAIR WORK. Phone East 29. JKAWTSOBini ATXsTVE AlfD EAST TKZHS STBSST. RECORDERS'. CONVENTION DES j MOINES, June 9. At the an nual meeting here today of the state association of County Recoders the fol lowing were'among the papers presented and discussed: -"The- Needof ' a Thor- . ouga iDrga'nisafl'on-"a It," C. F. Moorman of Warfen County; legislation: What Is Needed and. How to Secure the Same," H. L. Harvey of Harrison County; "The Importance of Records in the Recorder's Office as Com pared With Those of Other County Of ficers, C. W. B. Derr of Jones County. In addition to these papers and discus sions the meeting transacteu consider able routine business relating to the affairs of the association. , "Just Try a Parrot Cigar" BEAD XT . TOU , HATS DYSPEPSIA, THIS. The old way of taking pepsin, bis muth, etc., to cure dyspepsia is all wrong. They may be nut up in tablets or in liquid, the result is Just the same. The ooject is to create artincial diges tion, but th(s does not make a -cure. Stop taking the pepsin, etc.. and, you have your dyspepsia or indigestion, back again. People use .cocaine or opium for nervous, troubles ana sick headache, it does not cure, stop taklns- the druirs and the pain and distress return. The only common bense Method is to drive out of . the system the cause of dyspep sia and sick headache by cleansing the slemach and bowels? at the same time using a medicine that will act on the liver. .-This forces through the glands of the. stomach' the digestive fluid that nature intended.. In thliTiWay you cure dyspepsia. The medicine that- cures dyspepsia by this method is called Dr. Ounn's Improved Liver Pills. They put the body In condition-so that the differ ent organs ,can do their work in a nat ural way. Druggists sell these pills at 25c per box, or w will send them-post paid, on receipt of 25c In stamps. Sam ple sent free.- It only takes one pill for a dose. Address, Dr. Bosunko Co., Phil adelphia, Pa, v V - ' There's a good deal in ' hayingla qgar burn even arid smell good. TO BEDTTOSS THBES-tiAY BatES - - Aim hi iiVfpntt Commcncina JunA s th. Bnnthm ssaj v... viItanjr wm piace, on saie. eatur-day-to-Mpnduy excursion tickets to Ya- tUina;;ld'ile.wP01't "nd: return, at rate of 0OTht afford n excelleitfe op. portuplty to spend Sunday at 'this pop ular seaside resort'" - - f-- r .Season tickets to same points will b placed on sale June 1, at rate of IH.tO. - 3 I "'.:V:.'. ) -R - ' I) - K - Y- . I