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THE MORNING OEEGONIAK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1902. 3 FAY M'BRID E SEES IT Victory of Railway Bill Not a Personal One. GOVERNOR GIVES MANY CREDIT He Predicts That the Republicans Will Sweep the State ly the Larg est Majority In the History of the Party. SEATTLE, Sept 12. (Special.) Gover nor McBrlde grave his first newspaper In terview today since' the recent Republi can convention, which Indorsed his plan xor an appointive railway commission. In brief, the Governor said that In his opinion the adoption of the platform de claring: for an appointive commission would result in the greatest victory this Fall ever won by any party In the his tory of the state. The Governor said, moreover, that the victory he and other advocates of the commission plank' won In the convention was not a personal vic tory for him; that he was not entitled to the credit any more than were the other friends of the Railroad Commission meas ure. Finally, the Governor predicted that Republicans generally throughout the state would support the platform, and that the members of the .Legislature, If that body is Republican, will carry out the platform this Winter by the enact ment of a Railroad Commission bill in accordance with the policy. "In my opinion," said the Governor, "the adoption of the plank In the state platform declaring in favor of the crea tion of a Railroad Commission to be ap .polntcd by the Governor will win the Republican party thousands of votes In the coming election. 1 believe that be cause of this action by the state conven tion on "Wednesday, we will roll up this Fall the largest majority on record In the annals of the state. The measure will be supported by the rank and file of the Re publican voters throughout "Washington. Republican doctrines enunciated in Repub lican platforms havp always been crys tallized Into Legislative enactments, either state or National. The rule will bo ob served in Washington. "Moreover, in my opinion, the Legisla ture, if Republican, as I feel sure It will be, will obey the will of the party as ex pressed ln the platform adopted by the Tacoma convention, and will pass a bill for the appointment of a Railroad Com mission with all the powers such . a body should have. The victory won by the ac tion taken by the Tacoma convention does not belong to one man or one set of men. It was earned after a long and a hard contest, by the advocates of the measure, for which we have been fighting since I was nominated for Lieutenant Governor. In no sense was It a personal vlctorj to which I can assert any claim of credit." RAILROADS ARE HIT HARD. Their Lobbyists Realize" Tliey 3Iust .Change Tliclr Methods. TACOMA. Sept. 12. (Special. A story of the Republican state convention just ended, heretofore overlooked, has just leaked out. It Illustrates the mahner In which Senatorial politics "crept Into that gathering, and though the scheme failed, politicians will be interested in the telling. At the time the Congression al nominations were In the air, and- talk of a'l kinds of combinations was at its height. King was flirting with outside counties which would turn down Cush man, of Pierce. Of course, it was be lieved then that King would not worry much if Cushman went by the board, and, incidentally, Cushman and Pierce County were not bound up in King County's prospects. William Jones, formerly of Walla Walla, one of Levi's Ankeny's strongest opponents, and a friend of John L. Wil 8ion, with a decided Preston-McBrlde leaning, saw an opportunity to injure the candidacy of Ankeny before the com ing Legislature. Jones was on the steer ing committee of the Pierce County dele gation. He approached a number of the members of the delegation, or rather' the steering committee, with a proposition to tako up a certain prominent Walla Walla man, who has long had Congres sional ambitions, turn down Humphrey and deal Ankeny a serious, blow. He figured that the deal could go through by throwing Cushman's strength to the Walla .Walla candidate, even though his home county refused to support him. Wilson, and Preston Approved. The proposition did not find favor with the steering committee from Pierce and was dropped. It Is questionable whether it could have been made to win, but It was a plan that friends of Wilson .and Preston fully approved. The man in question has heretofore strongly opposed Ankeny in all his fights, but recently agreed to be loyal and was expected to go down the line 'with him. It is be lieved he knew nothing of the proposed action. The convention would seem to have In dicated a number of Important things. Among tiiese is that railroad politics In this state must be conducted on differ ent lines. There Is no division of sent iment now on the proposition that the fight was lost through poor management by the railroad attorneys and politicians. It is true the railroads have not indorsed any Senatorial candidate and their agents are presumed to be maintaining a neutral position. That they; were not is evi dent, and that they lost their fight against the commission bill for that rea son is also evident. Railroads Keep Hands. Off. The railroad workers at the c6nventlon kept their hands off the Congressional fight. This appeared strange, at the time, to many uninformed politicians, but the truth of the matter Is that they were told in unmistakable terms that they must devote their attention solely "to the rail road Issue. Every proposition looking toward assistance to Congressional can didates was turned down. Tlie rail road workers were sent into the field to work solely for the Interest of the roads. And it is now understood that In the future the railroad agents will not worry so much with outside matters. Of course, they will reward their friends by giving them good support, but their own inter ests will be protected first. The new management of the transcon tinental lines Is disgusted with the way politics has been played by railroad workers In the past, and is anxious to get out of this practice ff possible. It Is doubtful, however. If the time has come when the railroads are safe In keeping their ands off, but work toward that end will be- undertaken now. It would appear that Ankeny has made good with the railroads and will have to be given support In return for the next session of the .Legislature. ' He delivered every vote he could control against a railroad commission and will expect com pensation. But for that matter, the rail road influences have nominated a major ity of Ankeny men for the Legislature where they have controlled the county conventions and this, too, In spite of the fact that the roads were held to be hold ing aloof from the Senatorial fight. It may be the railroad workers will decide their debt has been paid In this -way. None of Senatorial Candidates Lost. , Wilson scored repeatedly in the con vention; in fact, none of the Senatorial candidates have lost anything. Preston, for example, gained the prestige that follows a decided victory on platform matters; Ankeny made himself solid with the railroads, and Wilson played a good all-around political game, ready to profit from both men. Neither the railroads nor McBrlde can And fault with him. At the same time, he helped to nominate a Congressman from Preston's home county that will bo a drag upon his strength In the Legislature, owing to the prejudice against electing too many men to Congress from the same locality. It was his resolution that was telegraphed to President Roosevelt pledging the latter Washington's support In 190i. though an other man was given credit, in theory, for the promise. And Wilson, through his control of Cushman, certainly saved McBrlde. Wilson Saves McBrlde In Spokane. Speaking of this point recalls an un published story of the Spokane conven tion. It Is known now that McBrlde and McGraw believed themselves beaten the night before the convention when Wilson suddenly appeared in their room and de clared that if McBrlde persisted in his fight he would go after him on the ground that he was Interfering in lo'cal politics. McGraw promptly calmed Wil son by a statement that he was a Preston man first, with Wilson as second choice. McBrlde coincided with this explanation, and Wilson promptly declared his hands were off the commission fight. He left the room and made arrangements to have a commission resolution Introduced on the floor of the convention, and that is why Spokane Indorsed the commission. Not at any time during the Tacoma con vention did Wilson show any hostility to McBrlde, yet he, at the same time, received credit from the railroads through the actions of his friends against McBrlde's policy. And, at heart, it Is thoroughly believed Wllsoa Is a railroad man. ' The railroads- are not discouraged by the outcome. They hold that nominees for the Legislature will regard the In structions from their county conven tions; that men cannot be nominated and then given a platform upon which to stand. This Is likely to prove true and the principal result of the platform will be to embarrass the Republicans two years hence when they are called upon to explain their failure to enact legis lation along the lines of that document. Olds, Wotftman & King THIS STORE CLOSES TODAY AS USUAL, PROMPTLY AT 6 O'CLOCK. DAILY CITY STATISTICS. Marriage Licenses. Edward Bralthwalte. 33, Illinois; Mabel Par dee. 38. TL L. Eberman, 35 Adeline A. Wilde. 2S. John Carlson, 49; "Josephine T. Tiupatrlck, 30. - ''j Deaths. September 9. Sarah Bond, 37 years 9 months 1 day. 746 Johnson street; cancer of larynx. September 0; Martha D. Eagan. CD years 11 months S days'," 34 North ,Flfteenth street; valvular disease of the heart. September 8, Thomas Fallon, CO years, Moni tor. Or.; accidental fall. September 8, Leon Dassault, 47 years 7 months. St. Vincent's .Hospital; gangrene. September 10, Eleble A. Shepherd. 1 year 10 months 23 days, St. Vincent's Hospital; septi caemia. Building Permits. Elizabeth Saunders, addition. East Sixth and Tacoma avenue; ?C00. T. L. Garland, two-story dwelling. Fourteenth and College streets; $1200. Russell & Blyth. Thurman and Rugby streets, two-story dwelling; $3500. John Turnball. two-story dwelling. Thirty second and Vaughn streets; $2300. Sidewalk Permits. William Patterson, Twenty-fourth and John son streets: 100 feet cement. O. A. Jensen. Union avenue and Knott street; 224 feet cement. Russell & Blyth, Sixth, between Stark and Oak street; 224 feet cement, Russell & Blyth. Sixth and Couch streets; 150 feet cement. D. W. Mlddleton, Fourth and College streets; 100 feet cement. Dr. Joseph), Twenty-third and Lovejoy; per mit to repair wood walk. C. L. Husman, East Twenty-second and Ash; 100 feet wood. Total, SOS feet cement. Real Estate Transfers. J. E. Huxley and wife to E. M. Stevens, lots 10. 11. 12. block 1. North Falrlawn.$1000 Portland Lone Fir Cemetery Company to F. V. Moys. S. M lot 9, block 34. Port land Lone Fir Cemetery Company 20 Washington National Building. .Loan & investment Association to J. E. Huxley, lots 10. 11. 12. block 1. North Falrlawn.. 525 Mary E. Norman and husband to Mary E. Llngren, 43,500 square feet, lot C, the Jenne tract 325 Duncan Mclnnls and wlfo to Jacob Lauer, W. of lot 10. block 264. -Couch Addi tion 2300 L. H. Boise et al. to Security. Savings & Trust Company, lot 2, block 40. city.... 1 Charles Muehe and wife to Ada E. Mur- phy, E. 10 feet and N. 5 feet of lot 1J, block 4, Abend's Addition to Alblna.... 25 Drewery F. SUvey and wife to Chris Algeshelmcr. lot 18, block 108, Norwood; lot 1, block 119. Grover's Addition 282 Sheriff, for Joseph B. Leatherman. to J. H. Huddleson. lot 5. block "I. Tabor "Heights 059 Charles Muehe and. wife to Ada E. Mur phy. W. 8 feet of E. IS feet, N. 5 feet., of lot 11, block 4, Abend's Addition to Alblna 2 Lulu E. Donner to W. T. Cutler and wife, lot 7. block 5; lot 1. block, 11. Maegly Highlands: lots 10. 11, block 2; Jots 4. 5. block 17, Highland 1100 Sheriff, for Donald McGregor, to Victor Land, lot 4, block 14, Multnomah., 4 Clara G. Bufflngton to Thomas O. Strong, lot 4. block 13, Alblna Homesteaa 1387 Milton W. Smith to Henry C. Hodges, . lots 44. 45. block 20; lot 19 block 26 Al blna j Sheriff, for David Chalmers, to J. H. Hud dleson. 10 acres, section 32. T. 1 N., R. IE. W. M. 30 Portland Irrigation, Lumber & Fuel Com pany to Frank Slgsby. undivided In terest In lots 31 and 32. block 3. Mount Tabor Place Addition j John and Simon Schmeer to Rudolph Schmecr. lot 0. block 3. Schmeers Addi tion to Portland q- Orlent Insurance Company to Security Savings & Trust Company, blocks 132 133. 1C9. 170. 171. 172, 173, 174, 175, Hawthorno Park 10 Park Land . Company to L. J. Chapman, lot 21, block 104. University Park aco For Guaranteed Titles -See Pacific Coast Abstract, Guaranty & Trust Co., 204-5-6-7 Falling building. Curb Privileges. ;Xot Salable. NEW YORK. Sept. 12. Justice Steck ler. of the Supreme Court, has handed down a decision affecting hotels, restau rants and other public places which maintain prlvato cab stands. The court declared that no hotel proprietor, property-owner or citizen has the right to dispose of the privilege of the curb. Every woman should know that Carter's Little Liver Pills are a specific for sick headache. -Only one pill a aose. A.woman can't stand everrthlnz. In 1 rfe.vAfcui jfmxAH' sew? xs&xa is V mUfr J&tim&mZ2ZsS2& special Sale Black Taffeta Bolts and bolts of the-best Black Taffeta ever offered at the price. New, fresh, crisp serviceable goods, that can be turned to any of the many purposes for which Taffetas are more than ever in demand. It going last, call early. Prices the remainder of the week: 36-inch width, regular price, $1.25, special $J.03 V 20-inch width, regular price 85c, c Jtst in Time 02 School. Boys' Waists We have just received a large line of boys' fine waists in three grades. , First Grade Fine percale waists in "Mother's Friend" or blouse style; colors, medium or dark blue, medium or dark cardinal, with fancy figures or stripes. The best value we have ever offered at Second Grade ' Also good quality percale in fancy stripes or figures, either shirtwaist or blouse styles; price, each Third Grade Good strong dark blue heavy print waists, in either fig ures or stripes, blouse or shirtwaist styles; price, each 50c 35i 25c School Hose Boys' and Girls' Heavy, fine ribbed, fast black, double knees, heels and toes. Regular 20c and 25c kinds, special at C Boys'School Caps Excellent Quality Either golf or yacht styles In a great variety of attractive Fall shades, at 25c, 35c, 50c and 75c each. Sale Boys? School Shoes If you examine them you will quickly decide they arc just the thing for the playground. They look well and wear well, being nicely shaped and reinforced with extra stitching and double sole and heel. Regular prices, $1.75 to Special prices, q 7 $1.4$ to 0 J School Sundries We are prepared to supply all the little school conveniences that a school child requires at exceed ingly low prices. Now is a good time to get them, before the hurry of the school days. Come your self or send the children for them. They will be as well served as if you were with them. Slates, 6x9 and 7x11, all bound Slate Pencils, plain or wood cov'd Soapstone Slate Pencils Lead Pencils Colored Pencils Crayon, all colors Blackboard Erasers Ink, Pens and Penholders China, Ink and Scratch Tablets Our special Library Tablet, 7x12 Note and composition Books Book Straps, School Bags Rulers, Pencil Boxes Pencil Sharpeners, Inkwells School Pocket Knives Fountain Pens -Slate sponges Rubber Bands SAY GOOD-BYE TO KAISER AMERICA!? GENERALS QUIT SCENE OF ARMY MANEUVERS. Emperor Expresnc Ilimelf as Espe cially Interested In Roosevelt, Lovr and Andrew D. Wliltc. BERLIN, Sep 12. Emperor William, In saying good-bye' to Generals Corbln, Young and Wood, today, remarked that he waa especially Interested In three Americans. He admired President Roosevelt unmeas uredly. He admired hl3 versatility, cour age, power for hard work and Insight into the needs of his country. His Majesty added that he watched Mayor Seth Low's administration of New York because he thought it important to the commercial world that New York should be well gov erned. The Emperor said he was also very sorry Andrew D. White, the United States Ambassador, was leaving his court. He had the most cordial feeling for him per sonally, because of the man he Is, and for his services In fostering good will between Germany and the United States. General Corbln had an opportunity to. present Pres ident Roosevelt's message about the St. Louis Exposition, and Emperor William, said he would see that Germany had a good representation. "I will send you a largo party," he added, pleasantly. His Majesty sent some personal messages to President Roosevelt through General Cor bln, and asked to be remembered espe cially to "Miss Alice," as he called Miss Roosevelt. i The Emperor conversed with each of the Americans, and told them how much he had enjoyed their visit. The farewell took place on the field Just- after Emperor Will iam returned from leading the cavalry charge which concluded the maneuvers. General Corbln and Earl Roberta both said, In summing up their Impression of the maneuvers, that the German Army Is the most wonderful in the world. "There may possibly be a difference among military men." General Corbln said, "as to certain details, but the army to gether Is matchless." What pleased the American General as much as anything waa the spirit of the troops the love of the private for the army. In speaking to General Young of the pos sibility of Prince Henry of Prussia's sec ond visit to the United States, .Emperor William sold Prince Henry might go next April, when the, statue of Frederick the Great, presented by His Majesty to the United States, is unveiled at Washington, although the Prince's sea duties might prevent this. Field Marshal von Walder see told the Americans that he hoped next year to see them In the United States. The American officers left Berlin to night. General Corbln. Lieutenant-Colonel John A. Johnston, General Young and Lieutenant McCoy went to Dusseldorf. Thence they will go to Paris and frdm there to London. General Wood and Lien tenant McCoy have started for Dresden. Thence they will travel in Austria. 'CHINA WANTS RUSSIA TO ACT Determination of Ciar to Remain In Mnnchnria Not to Its Liking-. PEKIN. Sept. 12. The Chinese Govern ment Is disturbed at the apparent deter mination of Russia to delay the restora tion of Manchuria. It asserts that Rus cia promised to evacuate Neu Chwang and return the Manchurian section of the Pekin-Neu Chwahg Railroad when the Chi section of the line was returned by Great Britain. Members of the Imperial government are frequently In conference with Paul Lesisar, Russian Minister to China, and urging upon him the fulfillment of Rus sia's promises. The refusal of) Russia to co-operate In restoring in the British sec tion of JPekln the Neu Chwang Railroad Is delaying the return of that section of the line. . Chu Hung Che, the member of the for elsm board who was responsible for the' tillcged error, as a result of which the llkln was declared to have been abol ished, has resigned his post because ho has been accused of Ignorance. The Em press Dowager has refused to accept his resignation. BRITAIN SET ON RECIPROCITY. Further Extcnnlon Secured of Treat len Pending: With America. WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. To save what ever chanco might remain of the approval of the pending reciprocity treaties by the next Congress, the British Government has been steadily extending the period al lowed for the final ratifications of each of the treaties which have been drafted by Mr. Kasson and are now pending on the executive calendar of the Senate. To day, Mr. Ralkcs, the British Charge of the Embassy, came, to Washington from Newport for the purpose of securing 'an other extension of the West Indian treaty. "He cnllcd at the State Depart ment, and with Mr. Adee, the acting Sec retary. of State, signed" an article amend atory to the treaties, In the case of Ja maica, British Guiana, Turks and Caicos Islands, extending for six months the period allowed for the exchange of rati fications. The amendment wlil conse quently carry the treaties along as pend ing business before the Senate until next Spring. Mr.. Ralkes made an appointment with Mr. Adee. acting Secretary of State, to receive Sir Robert Bond, the Newfound land Premier, who is now in Washington. Sir Robert has not disguised his purpose of taking steps to ascertain what can be done toward the negotiation of a reol proclty arrangement between Newfound land and the United States. 4 GLVE UP ALL FOR RELIGION. Donkliobors Turn Homes Loomc, and Some Try to Live on Grass.- WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 12. A re port from Yorkton says. Nihilist agents have been busy among the Doukhobors, and many of the latter are turning their horses and cattle adrift and the men and women are hauling wagons. One Vladi mir Dler Vaynowle, who professes to be a religious leader, teaches that all things belong to God, and that there should be no government. He also says the men should have no money, and. acting on his words, several Doukhdbors returned all the money they had to the Dominion Immigrant authorities. Two arc said to havo died from the effects of trying to Hvo on grass. eign Minister, gave a luncheon today in honor of Attorney-General Knox and M. Pavloff, the Russian Minister to Corea. The guests include General Horace Por ter, the United States Ambassador to France, and the entire staff of the Em bassy: Jules Cambou, recently French Ambassador at Washington; the new French Ambassador to Spain; General Brugere. Commander-in-Chief, of the army: Countess Casslnl. niece of the Rus sian Ambassador at Washington, and the Russian Charge d'Affalres here, G. Narlchklne. King Edward In Excellent Health. NEW YORK, Sept. 12. There has been a marked Improvement In the King's health since the coronation, says the Tri bune London correspondent. His diet Is strictly regulated In quantity and char acter. Those, who have seea and talked with him In Scotland assert that he Is In better health than for many years, and that his vivacity and cheerfulness are 1 noticeable. His June Illness Is now re- which may help to prolong his life for many years. TIME TO CALL A HALT. John MInto Arjcues ApalnKt Bine Mountain Forest Ileftcrve. SALEM, Or.. Sept. 10. (To the Editor.) Permit me to thank Mr. W. J. Furnish for his outspoken words in opposition to the proposed forest reserve in the Blue Mountains. Unfortunately, the proposi tion was not made public previous to his being named for Governor, else had he taken he position reported In The Ore gonlan of the 9th he would have been Governor-elect now, and would have well deserved to be. The writer, like Mr. Fur nish, has no interest in the question other than the wish to see the Blue Moun tain range put to Its highest uses In sup port of free American home life. He has 1 NO POISON Has Ever Been Found in the Enamel of I i SAGATE NICKEL-STEEL Prlnce'H Illnes Cannes Uncnslncs. NEW YORK, Sept. 12. Rumors that Prince William of Luxemburg .has met with an accident, or suffered a stroke of paralysis, have created uneasiness, a3 ho is the only son of the Grand Duke and has no male issue, says a Times dispatch from Paris, by way of London. The Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, bo-, tween Prussia and Belgium, is one of the smallest independent states In the world. It contains 99S square miles, and Its popu lation Is about 23G.0OO. The Grand Duchy, by the treaty of London of lSoi, Is a neu tral and Independent state,, and ls crown Is hereditary In the Nassau family. The treaty was the result of a diplomatic con test for the possession of the country be tween France and Prursia. IStcnenUteosils I! TheBLUE LABEL Protected by Decision of United States Court fPasted on Every Piece PROVES IT. If substitutes are of fered,write us Tfiis trade-mark is on every piece of genuine Ajrrte Ware. Trailc of India Increasing. LONDON. Sept. 12. A bluebook just is sued on the trade of India for the year ended March 31 shows that the Imports amounted to $335,606,065. an Increase of $3O,02?,000 over those of the preceding year. The exports were $440,000,000, an increase of $00,000,000. Jury Frees Prince Francis Joseph. LONDON, Sept. 12. The jury has an nounced that It found no evidence against Prince Francis Joseph of Bra ganza, an officer of the Austrian Army, charged with misconduct under the crim inal law amendment. The Prince la dis charged from custody. 1 1 ! Delcassc Gives Laacbeoa Xor Knox. PARIS. Sept. 12. M. Delcasse. the Fbr- WE HAKE L520 KINDS Sold by First-class Department and Ilouse- lurnutiunr a to res. eena xor new uoosiet. LALANCE & GROSJEAN MFG. CO. SEW TORE BOSTOIf CHICAGO e ' V An Unrivaled Millinery Store Today we will-show beautiful creations in WHITE BEJiVER HATS ' COLORED BEAVER HATS. 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' MOST EXCEPTIONAL VALUES Ladies' unlaundered, hemstitched, alUlinen Hand kerchiefs, with hand-embroidered initials; special 1JC Ladies' unlaundered, hemstitched, purelinen, hand embroidered, fancy scroll, initial Hand kerchiefs; special value mCDj Leather Music Rolls Special sale today 63c, 75c, $1 and $1.25 Music Rolls at 39c, 49c, 79c and 98c e eoeeseeaoeeeooeeooo0oooooo9oe9oseoa96cooosa been longing for five years past to see some man arise to speak for the home bullder's Interest in forest-covered public lands, which are forest-covered because Nature furnishes the conditions of moist ure In the soil which causes It to pro duce trees. We have an honest, outspoken man for President, who stands for .such an Irrigation policy as will Increase the homes on all the (at present) arid plain lands on which enough water 'can be made to reach to produce food crops, fruit and forest trees. We need some thousands to come out and stand for the forest and woodland home, as well as the irrigated farm home. Nearly If not quite half of the Ininicq.se Cascade reserve Is properly classified by the Geological Surveys as woodland, and there are numerous positions In It rich In productive power, under a Winter cli mate less severe than much of New Eng land, New York and Pennsylvania. Why, then, should It be segregated from the highest human use? Trees conserve the How of springs and rivers, we are told In support of the reservation policy. Who, Mr. Editor, has written a book in demon stration of this claim? Common observa tion Indicates that the pine tree on the mountain Is nurtured by moisture from mother earth just as Is the prune tree of Irrigated orchards. As to the Blue Mountains of Oregon, their valleys are filled with homes, and there are enough farm homes on their uplands to prove that wherever the yellow pine grows and the land Is not rocky, farms can be and in time will be made. Many If not most of the settlers located In the beautiful val leys and upland slopes are so located be cause they love the wooded uplands bet ter than the open, treeless plains. We have evidence all around us this season that the untruthful charge raised to give birth to this reserve policy against the shepherd and his flock was a false cry- Fore3t fires are "burning gold," and precious little can be done once a woods fire Is started In a season like this. For est guards are as helpless as other men under such conditions', and about all that can be done Is to find tho careless or ma licious originator of the fire and give him or her just punishment. Tho writer, being a lover of trees and flowing streams, has nothing but good will for all efforts to plant and preserve timber In all states where the natural forests have been overcut and transmuted Into gold or other wealth, but does not believe the citizens of the Atlantic and Middle West States, who have failed to maintain the grand and valuable hard wood forests, have by their waste earned a moral right to establish an - oppressive policy over the timber districts of the younger states, upon an unproved as sumption that trees preserve or produce springs and rivers. J; MINTO. Trieste Dock Strike Ended. LONDON, Sept. 13. A dispatch from Vienna to the. Standard sas the dock strike at Triesie haa been ended. Assemblyman Oeornc II. Fall, who Intro duced and championed the bill which recently passed the Massachusetts Legislature making mothers equal guardians of children with fa thers, says thit the credit for Its parsage la largely due his wife, who, after her marrlase, took up the study of law. She Is a member of the Maiden School Board. Apoplexy caused more deaths in New York City in 1901 than were occasioned by Smallpox, Typhoid Fever, Malarial Fever and Scarlet Fever combined. The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York will not insure those who have apoplectic symptoms. This suggests the advisability of in suring your life while in good health. The Assets of The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York exceed those of any other life insuranca companv in existence. They are over $352,000,000. It has paid Policy-holders over $569 ,000,000 which b more than any other life insurance company in the world has disbursed. - A youpg man, ambitious of success, should' consider these points. Write for "Where Shall I Insure?" The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York RjCHAJtD A. McCuksv, President. SHERWOOD GILLESPT. Mgr., Seattle. Wash. G. ROSENBLATT. Resident General Agent. Sherlock bldjc.. Third and Oak. Portland. Or. C. H. WATERMAN. State Manager.