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- I LEXINGTON WHEATFIELD S. A. THOMAS, Publisher LEXINGTON OREGON NEWS OF THE WEEK In a Condensed Form lor Our Bnsy Readers. A Resume of the Less Important but Not Less Interesting Events of the Past Week. Radicals have elected officers of the Russian douma. Jerome has decided to recall Mrs Thaw to the ttxnd. Hearst has won another decision in the New York mayoralty contest. The sugar trust has been sued in a New York court by a crushed rival. Roosevelt is preparing to close the gates against Japanese immigration. North Dakota solons passed a law providing a 2 cent passenger tare. The woman suffragist bill has been talked to death in the British parlia ment. An electricians' strike in Paris put the city in. darkness and demoralized the newspaers. The Spanish minister to the Untied States saya the battle of Manila bay was a victory of iion over wood. Leonidas Preston, a Texas million aire, committed suicide by taking poi son. Physicians found enough of the deadly hydrocyanic poison in his sto mach to kill six men. The Kansas legislature has voted $10,000 for the Seattle fair. There is a promise of harmony be tween the czar and the douma. President Bonilla, of Honduras, claims a victory over Nicaraguan troops. A rich copper strike has been made in Nevada not a great distance from Tonopah. Harriman offers to co-operate with the government in settling the railroad controversy. Thaw's lawyers announce that the defense is through. Jerome will send the case to the jury. The news of the acceptance of Swet- tenham's resignation was received with rejoicing at Kingston. The attorney general has decided that the new immigration law excludes state aided immigrants. Four of Portland's largest sawmills are closed on account of labor difficul ties. Nearly fifteen hundred men are out. Railroads in Nerbaska will comply with the 2-cei t passenger fare law, but will not grant a special rate of any kind. The Russian douma has opened with radicals in control. Milliners piedict more expensive hats for this season. Jerome defied the judge in the Thaw trial and was sternly rebuked. Grover Cleveland objects to state re strictions on insurance investments. The Nortnern Pacific will lose rich timber land through the new forest re serves. v England says her navy is equal to that of any two other nations of the world. Secretary Taft and a number of con gressmen are going to Panama, Cuba and Porto Rico. The upper house of the California legislature has voted down the pro posed woman suffrage. The transport Thomas has just sailed from San Francisco with a full cargo of supplies for the troops in the Philip pines. By the explsioon of 1,000 pounds of dynamite in a storehouse near Mount Carmel, Pa , 40 persons were injured. The property loss will be $150,000. Governor Swettenham's resignation has been accepted. John F. Stevens has been appointed temporary chairman of the Isthmian Canal commission. The congress which has just adjourn ed passed appropriation bills aggregat ing a total of $919,948,680 The Standard Oil company is on trial In Chicago for accepting rebates from the Chicago & Alton railway. A Missouri Pacific train was held up at Pittsburg, Kan., and the passengers robbed. One man who resisted was shot. The steamer Dakota is still on the locks in Tokio bay. Much of the mail has been removed, but the baggage has been lost. Hill and Harriman have come to an agreement regarding Puget sound ter minals, but nothing lias been yielded et Portland. ARCHIE SUFFERS RELAPSE. Third Son of President Seriously III With Diphtheria. Washington, March 8. Archie Roosevelt, the president's third son, who has been suffering from diplv theiia since last Friday, had a turn for the worse yesterday, and last night, though he had rallied somewhat, his condition is serious. Dr. Alexander Lambert, of New York, in response to a telegram from the president, arrived in Washington at 9 o'clock and took charge of the case Doctors Rixey, Kennedy and Braisted were holding a consultation when Dr Lambert arrived at the White House. Just previous to his coming, further anti-toxin was injected into the pa tient. Washington, March 8. At 1:30 a. m. word from Dr. Lambert, who was at the sick boy's bedside, says that he is still in a serious condition. There has been no change. Washington, March 8. A message from the White House at 3 a. m. to the house of Congressman Nicholas Long worth says that, while Archie was resting easy, his condition was still critical. The message bore Dr. Lam bert's signature. TIED UP BY LEGAL POINTS. Iroquois Theater Trial Blocked From Reaching Jury. Danville, 111., March 8. The trial of Will J. Davis, charged with man slaughter on account of the fire in the Iroquois theater in Chicago in 1903, is now at a standstill so far as evidence is concerned and promises to be tied up in the. courts indefinitely on legal points. When these points have been passed to the court, more of vital importance will be submitted. The defense offers to admit the facts. The prosecution denies its right to do so. Counsel representing the state said it would be shown that the theater was incomplete when opened and unfinish ed at the time of the fire, and that Mr. Davis knowingly violated the ordinance relating to safety in public playhouses. The defense moved that the prosecu tion be required to introduce the ordi nance in question, the theory being that, should the court hold the ordi nance invalid, there would have been no law for Davis to violate. The court set Friday for hearing the argument. JAPANESE SPIES ABOUND. Military Engineer Dies In Mexico Hundreds Smuggled In. Guadalajara, Mex., March 8. One of the Japanese who deserted the con struction camps of the Mexican Central railroad died a few days ago at the Santo Domingo mine, of the Anipara Mining company, in the Etzian dis trict, of this state. His papers were turned over to the general manager of the company and it was found he was a military engineer in the employ of the Japanese government. Before his death the Japanese engineer stated that he was on his way to the United States. Of the 1,400 Japanese landed in the last three months for work on the Mex ican Central, only 250 remain. The others deserted and many of them are now in the United States. One of the interpreters of the Japan ese workmen was correspondent of one of the leading Tokio newspapers during the war with Russia. Another is the son of a high government offiaial in Tokio. May Not See Canal After All. New York, March 8. Speaker Can non and the the other members of the congressional party which sriled a few days ago On the Hamburg-American steamship Blucher, may not be permit ted to visit Colon, according to infor mation received here today The par ty had planned to stop at Colon on the homeward trip and inspect the canal work. Today the news came that the Panama government has established a quarantine against Venezuelan ports because of a reported outbreak of yellow fever at La Guayra,. The Blucher is scheduled to call at La Guayra and also at Puerto Cabello. Illinois Prepares Attack, Chicago, March 8. A special to the Tribune from Washington says: Offi cial steps have been taken by the state of Illinois to attack the validity of $32,000,000 in Alton railroad bonds issued by E. II. Harriman and his as sociates when they reorganized the Chicago & Alton Railroad company. The Interstate Commerce commission has received an application from W. H. Stead, attorney general of the state of Illinois, asking for a complete trans cript of all the testimony taken by the Interstate Commerce commission. Removal Bill is Signed. Sacramento, Cal., March 8. Gover nor Gillett this morning signed the capital removal bill. Sacramento thus loses the seat of government of Califor nia, which goes to Berkeley. Governor Gillett was expected to veto the meas ure. Sacramento la much aroused. IN THE NATIONAL Monday, March 4 Washington, March 4. With a new record for large appropriations and far reaching legislation, the fifty-ninth congress was brought to a close shortly after noon today. The last few hours were tame by comparison with what had been expected. Extreme fatigue, due to continued night sessions in the house during the last week, had a dampening effect upon many congressmen and the usual exces sive "last day" enthusiasm was con fined to less than half the membership. Vice President Fairbanks and Speak er Cannon received the thanks of the minority for the impartial manner in which they had preeidod over the delib erations of the two houses, and both made speeches expressing gratitude at the words of appreciation. A feature of the house session was the presentation of a club silver service of 300 pieces to General Grosvenor by, his colleagues of the Fifty-ninth con gress. In addition to the songs and stories that usually mark the close of a session, the entire house of representa tives waved flags and sang "My coun try, 'tis of thee" as the gavel fell at 12:15 P. M. In the senate the last of the proceedings was a speech by Vice President Fairbanks. Sunday, March 3. Washington March 3. Beginning at 11 o'clock today, by far the largest part of the session of the senate was devoted to a filibuster by the Democrat senators against the ship subsidy bill as it pass ed the house, and when the senate ad journed a few minutes before midnight the bill was still pending. Washington, Maich 3. More than an hour was spent by the house in ob taining a quorum today, but when the necessary number was secured, business proceeded as usual. A greater part of the day's session was given to consider ation of conference reports. Of these a partial report on the LaFollette railroad bill were accepted and the sundry civil, pension and general deficiency appro priation bills were agreed to in full. By an almost unanimous vote the house agreed to stand by its measure regulat ing employment of railway telegraph ers to nine hours. Saturday, March 2. Washington, March 2. The house devoted most of its time today to con sidering the senate amendments to the sundry civil and agricultural appropri ation bills. The senate amendments to the t undry civil bill directing the department of Commerce and Labor to make an investigation of the industrial conditions of female and child labor, relating to a further examination of black sands, appropriating $125,000 for the trnsportation of silver dollars were disagreed to and a further confer ence ordered. The night session lasted until 1:25. Washington, March 2. Byarollcall vote of 62 to 1, the senate today in structed its conferees upon the pension appropriation bill to insist on retaining the 18 pension agencies throughout the country. The house abolished all ex cept the one in Washington. The senate today passed the deficien cy appropriation bill The bill carries slightly less than $10,740,000. It was amended by the senate by the inclusion of sevreal provisions aggregating $800, 000, among which is an item of $15, 000 to reimburse Senator Smoot for his fight to retain his seat. REFORM IN POSTAL SERVICE. Commission to Suggest Improvements for Meyer to Execute. Washington, March 6. President Roosevelt today had a conference with Postmaster General Meyer, and mem bers of the postal commission, includ ing Senators Penrose and- Carter and Representatives Overstreet and Gard ner of New Jersey The commission is to make a thorough investigation of the methods of the administration em ployed in the postal service, with the view to suggesting reforms and im provementts that may be for the better ment of the service. There was a gen eral exchange of ideas between the president and his callers regarding the work. Mr. Meyer believes that the most improved business methods should be adopted in all branches of the postal service, with a view to its being en tirely self-supporting, and that reforms should be put into effect wherever there is any evidence of a want of sys tem or laxity of methods. Ballinger Takes Office. Washington, March 6. Judge Rich ard A. Ballinger, of Washington, yes terday succeeded Governor William A. Richards of Wyoming as commissioner of the general land office. After being sworn in, Mr. Ballinger had an infor mal conference with the bureau and di vision chiefs. Judge Ballinger enters upon his duties as commissioner co incidentally with the entrance of James R. Garfield as secretary of the interior. Secretary Garfield and Judge Ballinger were classmates at college. J. H. Bal linger, of Seattle, is his secretary. HALLS OF CONGRESS NO ACTION ON CHINESE LABOR Government Releases Bidders From Obligations Under Bids. Washington, March 8. Frederick Morse, of the American-China com pany, and Julian Rubens, who have submitted proposals to the Isthmian Canul commission to supply Chinese laborers for the canal work, have ad dressed an inquiry to Secretary Taft as to the decision of the department upon their bids, which have boon ponding since last fall. Action has been deferred on these bids because the administration was not certain that the work would be done by contract or continue under gov ernment management. Meanwhile the bidders have become impatient and Mr. Morse called on Mr. Taft today, with the result that they went to the White House and discussed the matter with the president. Later the following statement was given out at the War departmnet: "In view of the changes which have taken place in the management on the Isthmus, the persons making bid for Chinese labor, which have long been pending, have been notified that no action will be taken in respect to them; that they are released fiom any obliga tions under their bids, and that, if oc casion should arise for a renewal of bids for Chinese labor, they would be notified." STUDY .COAST DEFtNST. Absence of Many Regulars Prevents Usual Encampments. Washington, March 7. Assistant Secretary Oliver has notified the govern ors of the various states and territories w hich have an organized militia force that it has been found necessary to omit for this year the contemplated annual brigade and division encampments for the instruction of the infantry, cavalry and field artillery of the regular army, as many posts will be depleted by reas on of the absence of about 6,000 troops in Cuba, a considerable number at the Jamestown exposition and the move ment of a large portion of the army to the Philippines. In lieu thereof camps of instruction for the coast artillery will be establish ed 'during the season of 1907, and the National Guard of the various states contiguous thereto will be invited to take part in the development of the problems involved in the defense of the sea coast. Invitations will shortly be issued to the governors of the seaboard states interested, specifying in detail the forces desired to carry out the pro posed problems. The camps probably will be held in July and last from one week to 10 days. Kill Bill Amid Laughter. Washington, March 4. Beveridge called up in the senate today a bill for the protection of game in Alaska. The reading of the measure was de manded by Culberson and had pro ceeded for five minutes when it was suggested by Carter that it would be impossible to get the bill engrossed be fore noon, even if it passed. "I wish to call attention to the fact that the bill must necessarily be amended," said Clapp. "It gives no protection to woodchucks, and there is no exception against the penalty for men who kill ducks and prairie chick ens in self-defense." The bill was withdrawn amid laughter Nominations Not Confirmed. Washington, March 4. When con gress ended today, there remained about 160 nominations by the president that had not been confirmed. Of these three were appointees as United States attorneys and confirmation was object ed to by senators from the districts to which the appointments were made. They were: William C. Bristol, for the district of Oregon, opposed by Sen ator Fulton; James D. Elliott, for the district of South Dakota, opposed by Senator Kittredge, and O. R. Hundley, for the Northern district of Alabama. The remainder of the unconfiimed nom inations were postmasters. Appoints Wickersham Again. Washington, March 6. The presi dent today signed a recess appointment for District Judge James Wickersham, of Alaska. The judge is now serving his second term on the bench, but his nomination for that term has not been confirmed by the senate. Charges against him are being investigated by the department of justice. New Rules for Private Postcards. Washington, March 6. An order has been issued providing new regula tions governing private postcards. Such cards must be made of an unfolded piece of cardboard, not exceeding 3 9-16 by 5 9-16 inches, nor less than 2 by 4 inches. They must in form and in quality and weight of paper be sub stantially like the government post cards. They may be of any color, not interfering with a legible address and postmark. Very thin sheets of paper may be attached to them if they com pletely adhere to the card. BIG AID TO TIMBER BARONS. President's Proclamation Bonanza for Weyerhaeuser Syndicate. Seattle, Wasli., March 6- In tho belief that to create more forost re serves in the state of Washington would be to prevent tlmbor on the public do main from falling into the hands of the timber and lumber barons of the coun try, President Roosevelt signed a pro clamation adding 4,291,000 acres of timber land to the reserves already cre ated in the state. By so doing, how ever, the president gave to the Weyer haeuser Timber company and to other rich corporations absolutely undisputed sovereignty over some of the richest and most valuable lands in the state. That the president was uninformed when he made what is undoubtedly one of his most remarkable orders is shown by the fact that he has placed in tho hands of the timber barons a power they never dreamed of having. The Weyerhaeuser ami other big tim ber land owning corporations either now have the ownership of all the lands surrounding the reserves just created, or will soon have them. Under such circumstances, the timber baron could log off up to the reserves, constructing railroads which would be paid for out of the profits of the lower country. Under the forest reserve act the gov ernment can soil timber to those who wish to buy and who have the price. The small logger, owning no timber lands reaching to the reserves and with out means of transportation of any kind, will be absolutely and effectually barred from bidding for the govern ment timber. Only the timber baron and the logging magnate could apply to purchase. LIKE HIS PREDECESSORS. Senators Defend Hermann Fulton and Meldrum Testify. Washington, March G. It developed in the trial of Binger Hermann yes terday that government officials make a practice of keeping prvate letter press copybooks and that they have all used their discretion as to what should and what should not go into their private books. It was shown that it has like wise been discretionary with officials to take their private books with them upon retirement or leave them behind, as they saw fit. Senator Teller, of Col orado, who was secretary of the interior under President Arthur, testified that lie copied in his private letter books many letters relating to matters be fore his department, and, when he re tired, he took the books with him and no question was ever raised as to the propriety of his action , Senator Carter, of Montana, who was land commissioner in President Harri son's time, had more rigid ideas on the subject, and left behind him all his private letter books that coontained let ters relating to the business of his office- CORRECT TO THE DOLLAR. Experts' Count of Money Fails to Ac count for Missing $173,000. Chicago, March 6. Any possibility that the missing $173,000 fiom the local subtrcasury might have been mis laid with the currency on hand was eliminated today, when the four ex perts from the United States treasury at Washington counted the last of the paper money in the vaults. "It came out to the dollar," said Subtreasurer Boldenwick. Tomorrow a count of the -gold and silver in the vault will be begun. One of the theories uponwhich the government authorities have worked in dustriously is the one that the money was taken from Fitzgerald's cage by some ill-advised practical joker among the eight or nine persons who had ac cess to. the department and who is now afraid to confess. It has been learned that on several previous occasions money was taken from Fitzgerald's cage as a jest and returned later, after Fitz gerald had worried sufficiently to satis fy the practical joker. Honduras Wins Victory. Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 6. The army of Honduras is mobilizing upon the fr utier under the personal command of President Bonilla, whose arrival at the front has inspired tho troops with enthusiasm for a series of operations against Nicaragua. The first fighting since February 18 occurred the evening of March 3, when General Chamorro, a Nicaraguan leader, who is serving with the Hondurans, attacked and defeated 400 Nicaraguan troops and captured 50 prisoners. The Hondurans loss was small. People Flee from Moving Mountain. Naples, March 6. The mountain in tl province of Polenz, above Montr murro, which for two aays past has been slipping down into the valley, seems to be moving much more slowly. The flight of the inhabitants, howevei, continues, fearing a repetition of the terrible earthquake of 1857, in which 300 persons lost their lives. - Sulphur Yellow Is Proper Shade. London, March 6. - According to Draper's Record, sulphur yellow, which already has a vogue in Paris, will be the popular shade this year for both women's frocks and household decorations. j