o 1 (HŒGOX, NEW YORK ül >. ¿RATS IN BITTER WRANGLE I contest between State senator Pat­ rick H. McCarren and the forces led by Chairman W. J. Conn- i s ami ( harles !■ Murphy over the seating of the McCarren delegates from Kings county delayed the opening of today's session of the Democratic state convention. The fight was in the credentials’ committee and its finish was expected in time for the convention to mee- again at I o'clock Meantime the Conners-Murphy f >rc< agreed upon the names of Alton It Parker, C arb - F. Murphy. 1. wH Nix >11 nnd Charles Froeb a del 'gates at large, to the national convention. It was ana unied that Nathan Straus would be one of the presidential elector.-'. Friend.» _of Bryan decided to aban­ don the idea of presenting minority report to the convention from the committee on resolutions, favoring an instruct'd delegation for Bryan from New York. After an all night battle before the committee on credentials. Sen­ cttari . es f . murphy ator McCarren delivered an ultima- tnm to Tamniany Hall that the or­ New York, April 15.—A bitter ganization must keep its hands off I HOBSON s*rs HOUSE REFUSES PRESIDENT WILL AUTHORIZE USE BIG STICK McCs lalan, speaket r iver the action of ity organization i drawing Its support of Hearst, tlaimlng that Hearst had put candidate* es in In the field against agal the Kings county organization's candi­ dates. McCarren denied that any­ thing unfair had betjn done, that Hearst had lost the support of the Kings county organization because ♦ he had been "knifed in the back by ♦ + the head of the ticket.” The question had not been settled ♦ when the committee had adjourned + at 111 o'clock this morning to meet ♦ ♦ later in the day. 15.— Washington, April Tawney’s amendment red ue- ing the number of new baltle- ships to be appropriated for from two to oue was defeated in the house .by 205 to 6> ayes. BURS TING OF TO LAKE HAUSER MORE DAM SERIOUS THAN TWO WARSHIPS ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ + OF Titoritr. III Ns III N1»RI Its OF PROMINENT MAN PUNISHED BY FINE In the course of debate It» the house, Representative Hobson said that President Roosevelt told hiiu he would veto any public building , bill sent him unless he secured more Hobson's amendment battleships. V Washington, April 15. As a re­ to the naval appropriation bill pro­ tna 1. sult. ot the f.rst convieti, n under the vidIng four bat tleuhips, instead of th pure food and drugs law. N. Harper, ; two, as reported by the committee, wi tina president of the Washington cham­ was s defeated by the house 79 to 190. Hep ber of commerce, a drug manufac­ .»-th turer, was sent need in the police | ;i 'ns court to pay a fine of $500 on one in n count, and $200 on another count for L that ai 1 manufacturing and selling an alleged Rome. April 15,—The Pop< today will d > mislabelled pharmaceutical com­ received a private audience with Tawney Opposes ICxtrnvagtince. pound. President Roosevelt has insisted Prince von Bulow, imperial clia ti­ During the cons',deration of the that the prosecuting officer demand cellor of Germany and Princess vim naval appropriation bill in the house. Bulow. a jail sentence. Chairman Tawney pointed out teh immense Increases in appropriations authorized by the several supple­ ta si mentary measures. Mr. Tawney's remarks were made particularly ap­ plicable to the four batt leships instead of two. He compared the appropria­ tions in various countries in prepara­ tion for war aud on account of war and said the startling fact was de­ veloped that the United States was I expending more than any nation in tSU/TfS the world, "We are this year," he said, "expending $84,975,238 more more than England; $136,067,838 than Germany, and $152,869,936 more than France.” Mr. Tawney declared further, that on account of the appropriation for The Easter Sult having been de­ war for an army of 52,000 men and cided upon, there are some acces­ a navy of 42,000 men, the nation is sories w.hich are requisite to make expending this year $66,641,471 less than England, with an army of 204,- the reflection in the mirror of 300 men and a navy of 129,000 men. fashion complete. Maintaining that navies are built Tawney for national defense, Mr. said that it was not intended and could not be Justified upon the ground that they are necessary to satisfy an ambition either individ- uni to compete with other nations in time of peace In size or number of The most Important feature Is fighting machines. He argued that the gloves'. in the United States the prestige of power of the nation did not depend We have kid, silk and fabric gloves, in the new spring shades; 16-hutton kid, light tan, brown. 16-but- black; the pair, $3.50. ton silk, black and white, double tipped fingers; the pair, $1.50; 12-l>utton Silk, black and I white, double tipped fingers; the pair, Pekin, April 15.—With regard to the assault commit­ $1.25. ■ ted recently by the Jap­ anese postman and other na­ tive servants of the Ameri­ can consul-general at Muk­ leoa den, Willard I). Straight, Baron Hayashi, the Japanese, minister to China, has given assurances that if any Japa­ You are not quite ready yet. nese official has offended a Dame Fashion says a veil is re- full reparation for his dis­ quirite. courtesy will Inc made. These are to be had in all ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ new spring shades, large or small dots, at, the yard, 25c and 40c. Made veils 1 14 yards to 3 yards Specially large shipments arrived for Easter selling and long, every wanted shade; each. 50c to $3.50. the largest and most varied suit display of season is Easter Wearables We are well supplied with Voile Skirts. They're the latest styles for spring, If you're not going to get an Easter suit, have a new Voile skirt; they’re the model of perfection and should be seen; when will you call? Prices...................... $1O to $10.00 » Gloves JAPANESE PROMISE TU MAKE AMENDS Petticoats New line of silk skirts; new shades for spring; also black. We have the "S. H. and M. guaranteed Skirts;” in fact all we have are the good kind; A good oae for $6.00 or up to $l i.OO; also the "Money-back” Skirts. Veils Almost every day for weeks we have been getting in spring La Vogue Suits Child’s Easter Bonnets The little ones should be remem­ as the "grown­ bered as well ups. We have the white mhs- Hn bonnets for the child in a variety of price* from style. Waist Specials Strictly man tailored, they're truly peerless garments. This store is proud and pleased to show them. = Hosiery... Ribbons There is more difference in the quality ci hose than This Is headquarters for Ribbons thousands of yards of new beautiful ribbons; all ready for Easter decorations. any other article of wearing apparel. Our long experience in buying hose enables us to select this line ot goods which has merit and we recommend to our many patrons. A perfect •hlrlwind; such a variety, plain Cotton Hose and fancies; all widths; all col- Extra quality black Hose. French heels, tees will out wear the ordinary kind, the pair------- all prices from, ard .. 25c to 1c Fancy Ho<;e Large assortment of embroidened hose in red, lavander, blue white, very dressy, the pair................... — Neckwear The «ants are many but we can supply your every want; every item seem most important; 25c Lace Hose Black with lace foot effect, good quality, while they last, the pair.................. ......... ............................ ................. 25c •«rely the neckwear should be •»lected with care; our assort- ■en: 1« varied and the •Ithin the reach of all. Persian collars, each .. price ^•■oty colar* from 15c tn $1.50 Philadelphia, April 15.—Herbert E. Hey I, recently retired from the Franklin Institute, of which he had been actuary and treasurer for 22 A dressy waist is always in de- mand, but at this time It is almost as important as the suit. We are going to sell our $12 and $14 net waists, silk lined, for Easter, at, each, $10.00. 2.V to $3.50 r th« NEWS OF DISGRACE CAUSED HIS DEATH now ready for your Inspection. The widely known LaVogne label in suit guarantees you quality and assures you of a perfect fit and correct Hampton Bros. 55Ô-564 Willamette St,. WHERE CASH BEATS CREDIT El INTO TUOI 81MI8 ♦ ♦ The Most Reliable—STANDARD PATTERNS—May issue now ready Easter Skirts » \TAS- wehe Belts I.ast. and by no means portant, is the selection belt to wear. New arrivals from the fashion centers of the East make tbe task an easy one. Elastic belts are far In the lead of popularity. New ones come in Persian ef­ fects; very stylish one of good elastic braid, with handsomely chased buckle; each, 75c to $2.25. D M »nt In uhi "the h th h 1 T wr y < tir ern ÌM sui: tv if ? ¡•a X 1 h r » • pi li lici >1» heir wii 1111 l <1 n in tt t nd f ns ■ cf theli ent U1 1 i bene flct nt Ins The people, , he a ite 1, d to s ■¡<•11- should not be that con- der that sei Individual srlousness of trying to strength as a a standing teach them to e of peace. army and navy large enough to be capable to suc­ cessfully compete with the armies and navies of the world and one of the time of war, . Discussing the question of war, Mr. Tawney said that if there was any reason to apprehend war with any foreign power within the next decade, the information upon which the apprehension was based had been carefully withheld from the legisla­ tive federal government. He as­ serted that the geographic Isolation of the United States was an asset far . more __ ___________ valuable _______________ as a means or ________ defense ¡’¿ap ¿¡j'“the’ navies we could build |f W(. jia not possess this advantage. . . Mr. Tawney said that the — United States in the past had pursued » bungling naval imllcy, and he pointed out that the Journey of the Atlantic fleet to the Pacific was made possible only through the aid of 38 vessels flying a foreign flag. "A more dis­ gusting spectacle was never witness­ ed,” hi' said, and he condemned the naval policy which had overlooked (Continued on Pago Six.) lie Immense lake, covering square miles in the valley I na, was completely drain- curly hour today. Relow nr a Ulni, the Great North- ern ti re under water. Because of th, fac that telegraphic and tel- ephon i» w w. re washed out, no tort he r Is are obtainable at this time, but mple warning has been given residents in J.ie track ot the flood by riders and by wires before the flood swept the wires away, and it is not thought there has Tbe entire been any loss of life. village of Hauser was swept away with the belongings of thirty eni- A large number of houses ployes. In the path of the flood were under­ mined and washed away. A special to the record says the town of Craig was washed away, after the residents had been warned. Carl Ide was drowned at Great Falls while working to strengthen the dam to resist the flood. "The dam will be rebuilt at once. A private message from Great Falla says the flood is rapidly ap­ proaching that place and that In order to prevent the destruction of Its smelting plant, the Boston A Montana company ordered the des­ truction by dynamite of Black Eagle Falls dam. This was done, material­ ly lowering the bed of the river at the site of the smelter. Another workman, the second victim, was drowned. A special to the lnter-Mountaln from Great Fulls says the flood wa­ ters of Hauser Lake have reached I I'lni, 45 mile* up the river, and are I not expected to reach the Boston Ac Mont anti smelter for several hours. EARTHQUAKE SHOCK FULTON MAKES FELT IN UTAH ANSWER ♦ HENEY'S CHARGES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Portland, April 15.— In an address before 3000 people at the Armory last night. United States Senator Ful­ ton presented his claims for re-elec­ tion. The senator spoke for about an hour and a half and denounced lleney as a willful, malicious and deliberate liar, who was actuated in his attack on Fulton by motives other than those of the public good. Sen­ ator Fulton was warmly received and attentively listened to. Before the speaking began, some one proposed three cheers for Sen­ ator Fulton, which were given with great enthusiasm. A Honey admirer promptly suggested a similar dem­ onstration, which was given in a manner that showed the graft pros­ ecutor had many admirers In the audience. During the introductory remarks of Chairman W. D. Wheel­ wright, the mention of Governor Chamberlain was loudly applauded At the conclusion of Senator Ful­ ton's address, Judge George H. Wil­ liams made one ot his characteristic Republican talks. Senator Fulton's address dlfferred little from that which be has de­ livered at other places throughout the state. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Salt Lake, April 15.—Five distinct earthquake shocMs were felt early this morning h re. at Milford, south of The people ran from t heir homes in alarm, but there was no serious damage, rhe shock was also felt at New- house, Utah. ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ RIAOLI TIO.NISTS ACTIVE IN KOR.KA Tokio, April 15. A dispatch from Seoul says the revolutionists are ac­ tive south of that city. Two cabi­ net ministers have resigned and the anti-Japanese movement Is increas­ ing and military forces will be in- - creased. JACK ATKIN WINS CARTER HANDICAP Aqueduct, N. April 15. EXPRESS COMPANIES forced ; to ; reduce Tailored Waists A charming silk walk) just rived for Easter, tailor made, long or short sleeves, black or navy; very moderately priced; each Is in nution army ablish- •-.'-»AM Copyrlcht by Jordan, Boston. WILLIAM L. DOUGLAS. Ex-governor of MiinsMchiisetts, It ir.-. u a presidential possibility. years, read in the morning paper that a warrant had been issued for his arrest on the charge of embez­ zlement of $12,000. He was seised with what is said to be apoplexy and died shortly afterward. Ixindon, April 15. Sir G«>rge Gibb was today appointed receiver and manager of the underground electric railway company. < Til« ago M beat Market. Chicago. April 15.— May 91 July 85 1-2; September 83 3-4. Lincoln, Neb., April 15.— Three express companies, the American the United States and the Pacific, reduced ex­ press rates 2 5 per cent today In conformity with the Sib­ ley act. which has just gone io effect. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•fr ♦ ♦ ♦ til H< | 4L FORECAST I <>R NORI IIW I si Portland, Aprii 15. West- ern Oregon and Western Washington - Showers to- night or Tbursday; westerly wlnds. Eastern Oregon, Eastern Washington and Idaho-—• Showers tonlght or Th ura­ day. wOODROW WILSON Preslib'iit of I’rtno ’< m it versify who Is favored by t an - evi. «rvaUv* Democrat* for the presi*et.ry. Carter handicap of seven for! '«tgs was won by Jack Atkin, Rod River second. Chapultapec tt lr