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1(5- THE MOKNIffGr OREGONIAN, FKIDAY, OCTOBER 10; 1902. IN LOWEST DEGRE White FoundGuilfir Only of Manslaughter. flQ EVIDENCE Of . ROBBERY FOUND mn&ge Fraxer.Bisposes of Charge of Firrt "Degree Xurder, and Jury Selects Theory of Second De gree TOefen'se Satlsfted. : 4fter deliberating from 4:45 jnJ J, b'elock last night, the Jury which tried Kf W for killing Peter Beau ene returned a verdict that he was SKy of manslaughter, but recommend 5l Mm to the mercy of the court. "White fceemS satisfied with this result of .his SSurSayB trial, for he shook hands with She Jurors and thanked them for their rdicT His counsel consider the decision 'Site I victory, and will not , appeal .The .Josslblllty that White would n eonvlcted &f .murder In the first degree, with which jibe was charged In the information, . was Slspoaed of early In the day for Judge bvaaer Instructed against such a verdict t the opening of the day's session. Coun sel then argued the case, and the court delivered his Instructions, which left lit tle room for any other verdiot than that rendered. . Judge Frazer cut oft the eloquence of John F. Logan on behalf of White at the opening of court by stating that no court would allow a verdict of murder in the first degree to stand. District At torney Chamberlain suggestedf that he ehould Instruct the Jury to that effect. After a short argument between Dan J. Malarkey and Mr. Chamberlain, the court gave the Jury the following Instruction before counsel made the closing argu ments: , L , . . "The question to be determined is whether the defendant Is guilty of. mur der In the second degree or guilty of manslaughter, or whether he should be acquitted under further Instructions to be given after the argument of counsel." Argument of Counsel. John Manning, the Assistant District At torney, then opened the argument for the state. He contended that It was a poor Justification for White to say that he was bo drunk at the time of the killing that he did not know' what he was doing. He said White remembered - everything that was favorable to him. but nothing that told against him. In asking for a second degree verdict, he argued that White was lii the act of robbing Beauchene when he was discovered, and that he had plenty of time to deliberate on the deed between tho time when he walked Into the street to pick up the cljub and the time when he returned with It In his hand to slay Beauchene. George C. Stout, who made the first ar gument for the defense, devoted much time to showing that It was Impossible for White to have hit Beauchene with the piece of lumber produced In evidence and to have Inflicted the wounds described "by the doctor, taking Into consideration the relative positions of the two men. Ho questioned whether White, in his drunken condition, could have wielded such a clumsy weapon effectively; and, if he did, whether White, standing above Beau chene. who was lying, could inflict such -wounds. He said the evidence left no room for question that the two men stood tip and had a fight which ended In Whlte'B felling Beauchene with a club. Final Appeals to Jury. After the noon recess Mr. Malarkey inade the last argument for the defense. He declared that no man concerned In that drunken brawl could be guilty of anything but manslaughter, for there was no room for premeditation,- as allwere drunk. He said the state had failed to prove a robbery, and the court, having declared that there was no robbery or at tempt at rqbbery, had knocked the pins from under the state's case. The ques tion then wn? if White did not kill to rob, what d!d h? kill for? He argued "that Beauc1 c.i? hod only a few dollars with him when he left home, and that he must have spent nearly all of this In drinking, for there was no evidence that any money was taken from him. He pointed out dis crepancies between the testimony of Del scbnelder and Keefe. He ridiculed the Idea of fWhlte -having killed Beauchene with the piece of wood produced in evi dence, saying he believed the wagon tongue was the weapon and that the state did not produce it because it would not agree with the testimony of Delschnelder. He proceeded to discredit Delsohnelder's testimony and to hint that that witness -went to the District Attorney's office to save his own skin, all at the suggestion of his brother-in-law, Owen Jones. He tried to Impress on the Jury the reasonableness of White's story of the fatal quarrel. He contended that Beau chene had renewed the charge that White had robbed him of 5 cepts. Jumped up as they sat on the curb and attacked White. Beauchene, he said, was a big, "burly blacksmith, a powerful man, and White was Justified in defending hlmselL. He contended that the discoloration of Beauche'ne's eye and the swelling of his nose proved this. Mr. Chamberlain made the final argu ment for the state. He objected to White being called a boy,- saying that Beau chene was only 10 years older. White, he said, was drunk when Beauchene reached Goose Hollow, and was not led astray. He argued that White saw that the blacksmith was easy to "work" and "struck him" for money. There was no evidence of a quarrel up to the time all the men sat on the curb together. In support of his contention that the club produced was the one with which the fatal blow was struck, he pointed out the rough edges on one side which, he said, would make the three scratches on the side of the head, to which Dr. Fenton had testified. He defended Delschnelder's veracity, and said his flight and that of Keefe was the result of a natural im pulse. He scouted the plea of self-defense, saying there was not a scratch or mark on White after the affair. Judge Frazer then Instructed the Jury, defining the several crimes of homicide, nd saying: ' Instructions to Jury. "In this case the evidence of delibera tion and premeditation and the evidence that defendant killed Beauchene while at tempting a robbery Is so slight and un satisfactory that the court has deter mined that you would not be justified In finding the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree. Hence I Instruct you that you should not bring In a verdict of murder In the first degree. Tour verdict ehould be either guilty 6T murder In the second degree or manslaughter, or not guilty. "In determining whether or not the killing was purposely or maliciously done, you must take Into consideration the state of defendant at the time as to Intoxica tion." He then cited the law which makes voluntary intoxication no excuse for crime, but allows a Jury to take It Into consideration whenever the existence of any particular motive is a necessary ele ment to constitute any particular species or degree of crime. The Judge declared this question Important in .determining the degree of guilt It-was evident that If a person was so intoxicated that he did not know what he was doing or could not distinguish between rlsrht and wrontr. he could not be guilty of a criminal in tent or of malice. And even though the intoxication extended only so far In its effect that the intent to commit the crime was absent, then tho jury could not find the defendant guilty of murder in the sec ond degree. But if the Intoxication did not go to this extent then he may be guilty of murder in the second degree, al though he was somewhat intoxicated. The Judge further said that If White killed Beauchene without malice In the sudden heat of passion, then he was guilty of manslaughter. If he intended to kill Beauchene, then he was guilty In the second degree. If he did not Intend to kill Beauchene. but struck him and killed him Involuntarily, then the verdict should be manslaughter. PORTLAND STILL LEADS. Bureau of Lnlior Furnishes Flgrures on Northwestern Cities. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Oct. 9. The Bureau of Labor, in its statistics of cities for the calendar year 1901, estimates that the population of Portland on January 1, 1902, was 94.000, or an Increase of 3574 since the last cen sus was taken. This leaves Portland FUNERAL OF THE LATE " ' HOW. A. R. BURBANK OF LA FAYETTE. LA FATETTE. Or., Oct. 0. (Special.) The funeral of the late Hon. A. R. Burbank was held at the family residence at this place today at 10 o'clock, by Rev. J. Hoberg, of McMlnnvllle. After a short sermon and a few appropriate re marks the remains were followed to the Masonic cemetery by a large concourse of people from all parts of this county and a number from Portland. Rev. Mrr Hoberg made a few remarks when the beautiful casket that contained the re mains waa carefully lowered to Its last resting-place. Mr. Burbank was not a member of any secret society. The only organization that he belonged to was tho La Fayette Hook and Ladder Company, which organization he was president of for 15 years, and always took an active part In all the meetings up to. two years ago, when he was compelled to resign aa president. The pall-bearers were selected from the charter members of tho hook and ladder company at his request. They were J. J. Hembree, J.' M. Kelty, Isaac Sampson, J. E. Hembree, Z. E. Perkins and A. B. Westcrneld. the largest city In the Pacific' Northwest, for the estimated population of Seattle Is 90,000 (a growth of'9329). Tacoma. 40,000, (a growth of 2286), and Spokane 40,000 (a growth of 3152.) In many other respects, however, the report shows Portland's supremacy over the other cities of the Pacific North west, The total assests of Portland, In cluding cash in treasury, sinking iuna, and city property belonging to the sev eral municipal departments. Is far in advance of the other Northwestern cities, amounting, to $9,371,103. Seattle Is the only city approaching this, wlfti $7,559,603. Tacoma ranking third with $4, S47.469. and Spokane last with J3.141.343. In the matter of expenditures for the maintenance of schools, Portland also takes precedence, having during the last calendar year, made an outlay of $268. 791 for this purpose. Seattle expended $261,959, Tacoma, $164,909, and Spokane $157.24S. During the year there were Issued 746 permits for erecting new buildings and making repairs to old ones In Portland, at an estimated cost of $1.53S,033. Tho ex penditures for new buildings in Seattle was $4,218,449 and $351,279 for repairs; in Tacoma, $711,843 for new buildings and $115,283 for repairs, and In Spokane. $624, 570 for new work and repairs combined. The bonded debt of Portland on Jan uary 1, last, was $3,722,618, the floating debt $13,496, and sinking fund. $98,854. Seattle's bonded debt was $5,001,040, float ing debt $1,250,000, with no sinking fund. Tacoma's bonded debt was $4t256.494, float ing debt, $215,433. sinking fund. $44,239. Spokane's bonded debt, $2,178,3S9; floating debt, $662,386, with no sinking fund. The total amount of property tax col lected In Portland during the year was. $476,755, while liquor licenses netted $115, 150 additional. Seattle derived $578,531 from property tax and $125,010 from liquor li censes. Tacoma's property tax amounted to $407,570, and liquor licenses to $56,400, while Spokane collected In property tax $455,441, and In liquar licenses, $5S,300. HEAD OF COLLEGE RETIRES Webb Will Talce Advantage of New Yorlc Peilou Lmv for Teachers. NEW YORK, Oct. 9. General Alexan der Stewart Webb has sent a letter of resignation to the board of trustees of the College of the City of New York, of which he has been president for 32 years. He asks, that his retirement take effect by December 1. according to the retire ment, act, passed by the last Legislature, the president and professors of the City College and other Institutions, after 30 years of continuous and faithful service, may retire on a fund which Is provided for with 1 per cent of the city excise fund. The pension for president is lixed at $5000 and for professors at $3500. Gen cral Webb's salary as president has been $S500. THROUGH THE COLOMBIA RIVER GORGE. A delightful trip of a few hours will take you through the famous "Columbia River Gorge." the greatest combination of river and mountain scenery on earth. O. R. & N. train leaves Portland dally at 9 A. Ml Return can be made by steamer from Cascade Locks. Special low rates for this trip. Get particulars at O. R. & ti. ticket office. Third and Washington, RECREATION. If you with to enjoy a day of rest and pleasure, take the O. R. & N. train from Union depot at 9 A. M. for a short trip up the Columbia, returning, if desired, by boat from Cascade Lccks. Tickets and particulars at O. R. & N. ticket office; Third and Washington. DIFFER. AS TO REMEDY SEATTLE LONGSHOREMEN'S' STRIKE, DIVIDES .DELEGATES, Some Claim Coast Federation' Will Support Itt Others Say Otherwise Question of Overtime. A general misunderstanding seems :to have arisen among the .delegates- to the Pacific Coast Convention of- International Longshoremen,, Marine and Transport Workers as to what the action, of that body really was In regard to the Seattle union's strike against the Pacific Coast Steamship Cempany. Some propose a strike of the longshoremen of the entire Coast, wWle others propose that the? strik ers peacefully return to work to wait for HON. A. R. BURBANK a more favorable time for the settlement of their controversy. President Keefe was asked by. The Oregonlan to state the real sentiment of the meeting, but he evidently realized that there was room for controversy In the matter and diplo matically refrained from making a state ment. The plan adopted by the Coast conven tion Is to have all of the unions report, any trouble to the central headquarters, which will be In Portland, and to have the central body support them, ff It thinks the grievance or sufficient Import ance. It Is allowable for local unions to strike of their own accord if they see fit, but If they do they cannot secure the support of the organization. The Seattle people wish to have the support of the central body In their strike, but Inasmuch as they were out before it began and It has not the sanction of the National or ganization, there was a question as to sWhether they were entitled to this sup port. "There will be a concerted effort, on tho part of the Coast Federation to have the Pacific Coast Steamship Company come to union terms," said a Seattle delegate to The Oregonlan. "We shall first make an effort to settle peacefully, but if this falls, all of the unions jof the Coast will take up the fight." - "Our plan," said one of the officers, "is to have all of the unions know that we do not approve of their going on a striked hy themselves, We want to settle every thing peacefully, but if we have to strike, all strike at once until the thing Is set tled." "How about the Seattle people who went out without the sanction of the central body?" asked the reporter. ."Will they have yflur support or will they have to stand alone?" "They will have to fight It out on their own merits," said he. "They cannot count on our support unless we are first notified of their trouble and have a chance to pass upon the advlsabllltyof a strike." "You're wrong," said the Seattle man, and a brother from the same port at once championed the statement. "The organization is going to make an excep tion here and give us Its hearty, sup port." "You didn't understand the spirit of the resolution on that subject." said another. "It Is the plan for President Keefe to go to Seattle with members from tho local union and 'try to settle it by making a contract." And so -the argument continued. On the fact that President Keefe and the Seattle union will first try to settle the matter peaceably they all agree, but they disa gree as to what subsequent action has been adopted. The contention in Seattle is in 'regard to the payment for overtime. Othe firms, the Seattle men . declare, pay- 40 cents per hour and CO cents for over time, and count Sundays and holidays as overtime. The Pacific Coast Steamship Company will pay but GO cents for over time and will not count Sundays and hoi ldays as overtime. The resolution covering this matter and the. other resolutions have all been turned over to the executive committee, with in structlons to act according to the spirit of them. A meeting of the executive com mlttee will be held today. The officers elected yesterday to govern the Portland district are: President, J. A. Madsen, of Portland. Vice-president J. C. Williams, of San Francisco. ' Secretary, Thomas Arthur, of Tacoma. The executive board chosen is as fol lows: Messrs. McDevitt, San Francisco; Morrison, Seattle; Walters, San Diego; Gadsby, Victoria; Pease, Tacoma. District delegates elected to the Twelfth Annual International Convention to be held at' Bay City, Mich., next July were F. W. Clark! of Seattle, and Charles J. Kelley, ofvSan Franclsccv Vhe next Coast convention will be held atSan Francisco the first, Monday in Octdber, 1903. ITINERARY OF PRINCE. Entertainment Provided for. Royal Visitor From Slam. WASHINGTON, Oct. 9. The Crown Prince of Slarri and party, who ore to ar rive here Saturday next, will be brought to this . city on a special train, arriving about 8 o'clock In 'the morning, and will be received by the President, if his con dition will permit It, at the temporary White House at 11- o'clock. Saturday .evening the party will be entertained at dinner by Secretary Hay, and Sunday evening a dinner will be glvenln honor of the visitors by the Siamese Minister. Monday the party will visit the Naval Academy at Annapolis. The programme for Tuesday Includes a visit to Mount Vernon. On Wednesday the 'Prince will proceed to Wilmington, Del., and then will visit Philadelphia incbgnlto from the 16th to the 22d Inst, when the party will go to New York. The programme for . their entertainment In that city in cludes a visit to the West Point Military Academy on the United States steamship Dolphin on the 23d, a dinner by Mayor Low on the 31th, a visit to the home of Mr. Hyde, of the Equitable Life Insur ance Company, at Bay Shore, Sunday, the 26th, and a dinner by Mr. Holls. of New York, a member of The Hague Arbltrar tlon Court, on Monday, the 27th, and on the same evening the Prince and party will be entertained by the Presbyterian Board. of Foreign. Missions at the Metro politan Club, and It Is probable the Crown Prince will give a dinner himself on tho following evening. On the 29th the party will go to Boston and remain there three days. , The official entertainment will terminate at Boston, whence they will start on a tour of the country, visiting Syracuse, Niagara Falls, St. Louis, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Pike's Peak, Portland, Or., Seattle, San Francisco and other cities. The intlnerary will cover a dis tance of 7131 miles, and will consume about four weeks' time. VALUE IN HEMLOCK BARK Western Lumbermen Have Not Real ised Itn True Worth. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Oct. 9. The lumbermen of the Pacific Northwest, and particularly of Washington, apparently do not place a proper valuation on the hemlock tree. This conclusion is reached by the Bureau of Forestry after a systematic study of tlie subject. The disposition to shun hem lock as lumber has heretofore been pointed out. The failure to recognize an Import ant Industry In utilizing hemlock bark for tanning purposes Is emphasized. Although thinner than the bark of the Eastern hemlock, the bark of the West ern tree Is found to be exceedingly rich In tannic acid. In Oregon, where hem lock Is logged for paper pulp, the bark Is utilized py local tanneries, and brings $8 to $12 a cord. Its users claim that it produces a lighter leather -than Eastern bark. The bark of the Eastern tree aver ages about 10 per cent tannin. Careful analysis of samples of Washington bark show an average tannin content of 16 per cent. It Is true that the wet climate of Ore gon and,Washington will prove somewhat detrimental to the economic handling of hemlock bark, as it must be taken at the right f season, and' not subjected to moisture. It Is necessary, to obtain the best results, to cure the "bark by storing it from one to two years.. No figures of results were obtainable frorri Oregon and Washington bark, but It is a matter of record that Eastern bark, much less- fer tile, yields 400 to 430 pounds of extract to the cord, which-is sufficient to tan from 200 to 225 pounds of sole, leather, or a trifle more of upper leather. At present the available supply of hides In the Pacific Northwest Is insufficient to support a tanning industry of any great proportions. It Is probable that .before there is a home market for any consider able quantity of bark It will be required to supply tanneries ' In the East, where complaint Is already made of an Inade quate supply. If this proves true, the product must be shipped In a condensed form and considerable capital will be re quired to develop the industry. VISIT OF A PUBLISHER. Daniel Applcton, of New Yorlc, on a Trip of Inspection. Daniel Appleton, of the firm of D. Ap pleton & Co., publishers In New York, and his brother, visited Portland yester day on a trip of Inspection. Business 'was almost the sole object of their tour. Mr. Appleton said, though their eyes were not Diinu to natural oeauty. "We are not intending to establish a branch here," he stated,' "for we already have a very flourishing one in San Fran cisco. Still, the trade in Oregon Is ad vancing with such strides that a wide awake man will keep his eyes open. Port land Is getting to be a great book-buying cltyvv We ourselves have found It very appreciative of such works as 'David Harum. "Just at present the trade requires per sonal knowledge of the desires of different parts of the country. Conditions In the West differ from those in the East, and to keep track of this we must have first hand Information." Mr. Appleton is not only the head of one of the largest publishing houses in the world, but also the Colonel of the famous Seventh Regiment of New York. Yester day he met General Beebe, who was once a nrivate in that regiment, and the Gen eral entertained him atluncheonat the Ar lington Club, together with Colonel Ever ett, of the Third Oregon, and several others. After luncheon Colonel Apple ton was driven to the Armory. After In spection of it he expresed himself as astonished at its completeness. "I can give nothing but unqualified approval to such efficiency," he said, "and I consider it a great testimony to the spirit of the Guard in Oregon." After being escorted around the city Colonel Appleton and his brother dined at the .Portland and left last night for San Francisco. SCHWAB TO GO ON CRUISE Steel Trnst President Will Spend Winter on Mediterranean. , NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel Corporation, has chartered Anthony J. Drexel'a steam yacht. The Marguerlta and will spend part of the Winter cruis ing in the Mediterranean, cables the Lon don correspondent of the Herald. Mr. Schwab intended taking a villa somewhere on the Riviera, but decided that he would be more benefited by a cruise. The Mar guerlta, which has been laid up for the Winter at cowes, will be Immediately overhauled and made ready for her cruise. She Is expected to go Into commission on October 22. Mr. Schwab will board the poat with airs. Schwab at Marseilles. The yacht is cnarterea until Aiarcn i London Is now practically empty of American visitors. GHOST IN THE CLOSET. Terrible Experience of a Man Who Wh k A 1 riTi ni Rnma. Worried by troubles and a feeble con stitution, and awed by the darkness in the lonely house. Mormon Bishop Pills are the remedy that will keep a man from jmaBUiniB uc sees gnosis. Mormon Bishop Pills are worth their weight in goiu tur u. HiuBsisn Drain, a torpid liver, an aching back, constipation Joss of vi- i cancucu vn&wi.y, loss oi mem ory, despondency and loss of appetite. Portland. Or., at 50 cents per box or six wj.es iui -ou. iiiormon isisnop nils positively remove all effects of early de cay, youthful folly and excess. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW "WHAT SMARTLY DRESSED MEN WILL WEAK THISSEASON ASH. BEN SELLING ABOUT IT BEN S PROTECT TIMBER LANDS OWNERS WILIi ASK LEGISLATURE FOR ASSISTANCE. They Want RnngrerH to Prevent and Extinguisli Fires OIny Meet -to Draft Mennnre.' Protection of timber lands from fire is one of the subjects with which the next Oregon Legislature will have to wrestle. The large holders of these lands will de mand that the lawmakers do something to safeguard this class of property. "We pay taxes," they say, "and we are enti tled to some consideration from the Gov ernment." What remedy tlie tlmbermen will ad vise Is not known yet; In fact, they do not know It themselves. "We : want legisla tion to prevent fires," they say, "not sim ply legislation to punish the starters o forest fires. The National and state statutes are stringent enough now, If they are enforced. But they can't be enforced to do us much good. We want a law that will actually keep fires oft our lands-. It does not give back -our 'timber to have a man punished who destroys our for ests." Forest rangers are suggested as proper agents to prevent fires. Such officers are employed on the Government landa They have .saved Uncle Sam "much valuable timber. The fact that comparatively lit tle destruction came to the Government reserves Is cited as evidence. The Na tional system is a good example for the state government to follow, .say certain tlmbermen. They Insist that officers of the law should patrol all forests In the dry season. Several timber land companies employed men last Summer to patrol their forests. The companies believe that their fore sight was the means o'f preventing great losses. The men cost about ?2 50 a, day. One1 company had each of Its patrol cover about 10,000 or 12,000 acres; Its rep resentative In this city said yesterday that the rangers were especially active in watching camping parties, whose care lessness would otherwise have wrought big damage. These men followed closely behind the campers, cautioning them to put out campflres when they moved. "We do not Insist." said a timberraan, "that the state government employ all the rangers necessary to prevent fires, but we think it should help to do so. The policy would secure the public safety, a duty which belongs to government. We are not the only sufferers from forest fires. Homesteaders also come in for losses. Although our losses may be im mense, frequently theirs are relatively as heavy to them. "These fires are serious blights on the development of the state. In a few min utes they turn the product of 200 years into a smoking ruin. Timber Is the chief asset of Oregon and Washington. It is as great a wealth-producer as any In the world." , Land cfearing by homesteaders is dan gerous to timber areas. How to effect a remedy is a puzzle. Laws which would restrict the privilege of using fire to clear off land would surely arrdst the Industrial growth of the country. Besides, it is doubtful.. If any law could be devised to m v The H-0 ot&' Company . IF OVERCOAT or RAINCOAT You are thinking of buying, it will be to your advantage to consult us. ALL OUR RAINCOATS are PRIESTLEY'S make. None other so good. None so handsome. Prices $15 to $30 OUR STORE will be CLOSED SATURDAY. Re-opens 6 o'clock in the evening. Better come in today. ELLING Leading Clothier and Hatter hold a settler responsible for the escape of fire from his clearing. A strong gust of wind and a single spark are enough to start a forest fire, and certainly no man can he punished for the whims of the wind. Moreover, the owners of timber land care .more about preventing fires than about punishing persons who let fires get away. It has been suggested that the burning over of open areas by homesteaders be prohibited and that they be required to burn their slashings In heaps. v The plans of tlmbermen thus far are only tentative. But ere long their discus sions will evolve a definite proposal. A conference of timber-owners has been suggested; also a circular letter and a petition from this class of landholders to the Legislature. f MUST LOG BURNT AREAS. Rnilrbntln Needed in District of WnshoHBal and Lewis Rivera. What to- do with the burnt-over timber districts of Washougal and Lewis Rivers is a. subject that will require the early attention of the owners of lands In those sections. It Is a very Important matter and may require another railroad north of the Columbia. Unless the timber is logged oft within the next five years and unless a beginning Is made at the work Immediately, the owners will stand for very heavy losses. A well-known tlmberman, who repre sents heavy Interests In timber on the Washougal and East Fork of the Lewis Rivers, said yesterday that fires in those districts swept, ovr forests that con tained' no lps3 than 5,COO,000.000 feet of lumber. He said that on the 'headwaters of the Washougal the'stands of timber In private ownership aggregate "Ijetween 600, 000,000 ..and 700,000,000 feet. This Is In the hands of five companies which have not yet done any cutting. F. W. Leadbetter is the only person . who Is now logging there. As much timber Is still held by the state and National Governments. It Is back from accessible places, and there fore had not been filed upon. Over the entire expanse of 1,500,000,000 feet- of standing timber on the Washou gal River Are has run. The devouring element also left Its track on the high divide between- the Washougal River and the East or South Fork of the Lewis River and north of that stream to the West or North Fork. The destruction In this district was more complete than anywhere ese In the Northwest. To get out this burned timber before it has deteriorated VlH require the con struction of . railroads. The grade-of the Portland, Vancouver & Yakima Railroad reaches the northwest part of the burnt distrlot. Sixteen miles of the road is In operation and rails for 16 miles more are arriving. But this does not reach the Washougal section. A railroad will have to be run up that river probablj'25 miles. The work of saving the timber will have to begin at once, in order to get It all out. The district should be logged off In five years at'most. Therefore, In order to save the 600,000,000 or 700,000,000 feet of timber, be tween 12d.000.000 and 140.000.COO feet will have to bo moved out every year a big task. The owners of the .timber are expected to Inspect the lands within the next month or two. It looks as If before the New Year plans would be started for a new railroad north of the Columbia. The market for timber lands is quiet. Light Biscuits; . Light Cakes; Light Pastry, and Light Hearts, QuickasaWink! S IT'S AN AH large areas have been taken up, and dealing now Is chiefly In small tracts to fill out those areas. It Is sometimes said that there is still timber for those who are willing to pay for It, but most dealers declare the holders of large sections would not sell at any price. Since the forest fires, buyers have .been timid. Industrial disturbances In the, Eastern States are one cause to which the timidity of capital is ascribed. In the next few months own ers of Northwest timber will be Inspect ing their holdings In order to check up their losses. The advance in valuations in the past year has been between 30 and 50Nper cent. Bohb Farmer Killed by Indian. NAPER, Neb., Oct. 9. Edward C. Tay lor, a white .boss farmer and teacher at the Indian school on the Rosebud Reser vation, near Bonestlls, and Johnnie Shaw, an Indian policeman, were shot and killed by George Bear, an Indian. In a dispute over the refusal of Taylor to allow the Indians to sell wood outside the reservation. Bear was captured. PORTLAND-CHICAGO. Seventy hours Is the time of the "Chicago-Portland Special" from Portland to Chicago. Leaves, Portland every day at 9 A. II. Ticket office Third and Wash ington. O. R. & N. Co. SmhxmXS aucL is a food that feeds. Send for a free sample of MeHix's Food, Mellin's Food Company, Boston, Mass. 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