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THE MOKNNG OREGOftlAN, HtflRSfJAY, NOVEMBER 27. mo 8 SECRETS GOME OUT Portof Portland Commission ers Teil of Closed Session, CHANGES IN DRYDOCK PLAHS These Were Mnde in Executive Sck ion ana Contractor "Wakefield's Bid Lowered Lnter Allowed to Dalld in Vancouver. M. C. Banfield. president of the Port of Portland Commission, explained In the State Circuit Court yesterday before .Judges Frazer and George what occurred at the secret executive session of the body held on July 2G, just prior to the letting of the contract to build the dry-, dock to Robert Wakefield. Mr. Banfield stated that he did not think newspaper representatives ought to have been pres ent at the discussion. He said the pub lic was only Interested in the result. He further stated that he was not opposed to labor unions as a whole, but had no use for walking delegates, and he denied that at the time the contract was signed by Wakefield that there was any discus sion to the effect that organized labor was to be barred. This testimony and more was elicited at the trial of the suit of George Ml Orton and W. E. Robertson against tho mem bers of the Port of Portland "Commission, asking the court to declare the letting of a contract to Wakefield to construct the drydock at Vancouver, Wash., Illegal and void. Attorneys Chamberlain and Thomas, for the plaintiffs, contend that the statute provides that ,lhe work ,cannot be done outside of the limits of the boundary of the Port of Portland. The defense Is that the building of the dock In Portland or anywhere in the im mediate vicinity is authorized, and that Vancouver can be Included in this de scription; alpo that the site at Vancouver Is the best that could be procured, and Is not subject to the Winter floods such as occur In the Willamette River. President Banfield testified that the members of the Port of Portland, at the V meeting on July 26, 1902, discussed the plans and specifications and decided to have the chords of the upper trusses of the pontoons in three pieces instead of two, and the lower in two pieces, which would be equally as strong. Mr. Wake field, who was the 'lowest bidder, was called In, ,and the change agreed upon was explained to him, and he reduced his bid from I1C3.000 to $162,000. It was ac cepted, and the members Immediately afterward held an open session, at which the reporters were present, and awarded the contract to Wakefield. The witness stated that on August 26 the question came up regarding the loca tion for building the dock. Mr. Black well, the consulting engineer, said the most favorable site was Vancouver. Mr. "Wakefield said he was willing to build on the Willamette River if the board would assume the risk of any damage. The board decided that if there was no legal objection the dtfck could be con structed at Vancouver. Mr. Banfield safd the reason the commission granted "Wake field the privilege of building at Vancou ver was to avoid any liability which might accrue if the work was done here, caused by Winter floods. The witness further stated that he had no knowledge before the contract was let that the work might be done at Vancouver. On crossrexaminatlon President Banfield admitted that he knew that Wakefield had signed the contract agreeing to ac cent all risks and responsibility before permission was granted to build at Van couver, and that the commission had the power to compel him to construct the dock on the Willamette River. Mr. Chamberlain At the executive meeting, did you not discuss the question of getting away from organized labor? "No; I don't think organized labor was ever mentioned." In answer to various other questions Mr. Banfield stated that, he refused to allow Deltgates Harry and Thomas to examine records because they came as trustees of an organization, and not as Individual citizens and taxpayers. Trus tees of a Baptist Church, If they had called, would have been similarly refused. Wakefield may have made a statement after the contract was awarded about going to Vancouver to get away from the ban of organized labor, but this was not "fllscussed by the board. "I never officially," said Mr. Banfield, "used any influence against union labor. I have raj opinion privately, I have a VtnJl.r rll., i. J t , '"""'J Accuuij lunaru unions as a DOuy, but these walking delegates, who try to sap the life-blood out of a man working nara ior a living, i have no use for what ever." Air. Chamberlain Don't you know if bidders had known they could have se lected their own site, the board would have got -cheaper bids? "I do not know that." In response to further questioning, Mr. Banfield said: "I do know that a. man who will bid on a contract for $170,000 and absolutely rely on the whims "of the walking delegate of Portland Is in a pretty bad fix. I don't know what those men figured on In bidding, but I do know that the board tried 'to do the best it could for the taxpayers of Portland.' Mr. Chamberlain reverted ' back to the eecret executive session held on July 26, ana. Air. Banfield said his idea was that the public merely wanted to know re sults, and the newspapers had misrepre sented things grossly. The public should be informed, ntjt misinformed, and he did not think it necessary that everything said, should be discussed in the news papers with the opinion of the reporter thrown In. C. F. Swlgert, one of the commission ers, testified that in the executive ses sion the question of having the top chords of the trusses in three pieces and the lower In two was decided upon, and Wakefield reduced his price to $162,WK). He said Mr. Blackwell, the engineer, pre ferred the site at Vancouver and it was agreed upon because It was not subject to Winter floods, etc. John McCraken, also one of the board, and Robert Wakefield gave similar evi dence. E. T. C. Stevens, the secretary of the Port of Portland, testified concerning the discussion In the executive session and the subsequent letting of the contract to Wakefield in open session for $162,000, a reduction on account of changes made of $3000. The witness testified that after the members had been in executive ses sion for some time, Wakefield was called Into the room. On August 25, when it was decided to permit Wakefield to build the drydock at Vancouver, the witness said the attorney of the board, J. Couch Flanders, was consulted as to whether there were any legal objections, and that Mr. Flanders answered that there were none. On cross-examination, Mr. Ste vens' stated that all the bidders were present when the bids were opened, and each had a copy of the plans and specifi cations, which provided, among other things, that the pontoons were to be built In the Port of Portland district, on a site to be selected by the board.The wit ness gave the names of the bidders, to wit: Robert .Wakefield. J. B. Bridges. J. E. Bennett, N. J. Blagen, Joseph Paquet, Brigham & Hosford and Portland Ship building Company.- On cross-examination, Stevens stated that he did not.understand that the bids were put In with" .the understanding that 'the dock was to be built In the Willam ette River, and said Joseph Paquet want ed to build at Vancouver. Edward A, Beals, Weather Forecast Official, was called and testified concern ing the rise of the Willamette River In the Winter months. He said the river rose rapidly. This evidence was to show that Winter floods might Interfere seri ously If the dock was built In the Wil Hmetta River. Joseph Paquet, ono of the bidders, tes tified that he bid according to Portland prices, and did not know that he would be allowed to build outside of Portland, but intended to go outside if he could, had he been the successful bidder. He stated that he never knew of the change of plans In the executive session, or that permission had been given. Wakefield to make a $2000 reduction until It was all over. Mr. Paquet said he could get cheaper labor at Vancouver, because ho would not be subject to union rules of eight hours a day, and could also obtain cheaper material than he could here. If he knew he could have gone outside of Portland- he could have bid less, as 16w as Wakefield. He had the came site in view that Wakefield obtained. The wit ness said he built ships and boats in Portland, Winter and Summer for 40 years, and was not bothered by floods. From this witness It was also elicited that because of the enterprise of the Van- j couver citizens me sue to duuq me uock was given very cheap, perhaps for noth ing. J. E. Bennett, " another bidder, testified that he knew nothing of the modification In plans, until he read of the same In the newspapers. Mr. Bennett testified that Secretary Stevens, of the board, told him he could build at Vancouver. Mr. Bennett was the only witness who stated that he had been so Informed before the contract was let. To overcome this Commissioners Banfield, McCraken ,and Swlgert, when on the witness stand, were each asked if they had authorized Stevens to make any such statement, and each answered in the negative. Oscar Huber, a civil engineer, who ex amlned sites at Llnnton, St. Johns, South Portland and Mock's Bottom, ex hibited maps and testified that the sites for building the dock in the Willamette River were not good, some of them" ab solutely worthless, and that the location at Vancouver was a superior one, and out of reach of high water. The court took the case under advisement. " COMING ATTRACTIONS. ' Stnart Robson Today. Stuart Robson will be seen today In a special Thanksgiving Day matinee per formance of "The Comedy of Errors," at prices of $1, 75 cents, 50 cents, 35 cents and 25 cents. His last performance will be tonight In "The Henrietta." Thanksffivinf? at "The Baker." Of course everybody knows the Baker Theater will be crowded to the doors at the matinee today, also tonight. "A Gold Mine" will be presented by the Nelll Stock Company and the regular matinee prices will prevail. Mntinee at Cordray's. A special Thanksgiving matinee will be given today at Cordray's Theater, the performance being the popular scenic production "Lost River." With its ride for life, Its exciting bicycle race in a thun derstorm and the hobo quartet, the audi ence Is certain to be thrilled as well as amused. A Brilliant Play. There will be shown, at the Baker Theater all next week, starting with Sun day matinee, a remarkably strong drama. In "The Masqueraders," a play from the pen of Henry Arthur Jones, the famous English author, who a!i?o has to his credit j "Tho ATMfUomfm " "Thf Rllvor TCInir " The Middleman," "The Silver King. "The Judah," and several other well known successes. In securing "The Masqueraders" the management of the Baker and the Nelll Stock Company de serve much credit, for It thus enables the presentation of one of the most stir ring dramas that has been provided for the entertainment of Portland theater patrons In several reasons. The play is full of action from start to finish, replete with numerous strong emotional situa tions, and affords ample opportunity for the winning of exceptional strong acting honors by almost every member of the cast. The dialogue Is forceful and fluent and Is on a plane with what one would naturally look for in the work of Mr. Jones. Each of the four acts can well stand alone in the matter of intensity, whllo the climaxes provided for each send the curtain down amid the most fervent applause. "The Masqueraders" has the distinction of having been given' one of the most profitable and successful runs ever ac corded a production at the Empire Theater in New York, It having been pre sented there for over 20 consecutive per formances, and that the patrons of the Baker will show their appreciation of the efforts of the management to provide the best of entertainment goeo without say ing. The advance sale indicates that the business next week will be more than up to the standard of this popular playhouse, which certainly means standing room at almost every performance. "Rudolph and Adolph" at Cordrar's. Mason and Mason will make thlr second appearance as song stars in "Rudolph and Adolph." Charles Newman's musical farce, at Cordray's, beginning Sunday matinee. November SO. As this attraction was one of the best which played last season. It Is ne'eessary to state that Dan and Charles A. Mason are two of the very best German dialect comedians on the stage and that their supporting company was one of the very best ever seen In this style of entertainment. The supporting coinpany this season Is larger and strong er than before and many new and elabo rate specialties and large musical num bers have been Introduced, which are in terpreted by a large and particularly at tractive chorus. Special attention has been given to the costuming and scenic production which makes "Rudolph and Adolph" not only one of the best musical comedies on tho road, but one of the largest and most elaborite. The usual Saturday matinee will be given. Sale for "Fiddle Dee Dee." The advance .-ale of seats will begin tomorrow (Friday) .morning at 10 o'clock for the big musical "burlesque, "Fiddle Dee Dee," which comes to the Marquam Grand Theater for .one full week, .begin ning Monday, November L "Fiddle' Dee Dee" has struck the popular fancy and Is very much In vogue with Its witty dia logue and pretty songs and dances. Suc cess Is always the reward for good things, and that is why "Fiddle Dee Dee" plays to packed houses wherever It goes. This merry burlesque ran for one whole year In New York, six months at the Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, and 111 nights at Fisher's Theater, San Francis co. Such is the record "Fiddle Dee Dee" has made. ST. LOUIS AXD SOUTHEAST. A New Tourist Service Inaugurated by the O..R.& If you are going to St. Louis Memphis and other "Southeastern points, better call up O. R. & N. ticket office. Third and Washington, and ask" about the new tour ist service Inaugurated by the O. R. & N. via Denver and Kansas City. The Hot Sprlnprs of Arkansas. The Missouri Pacific has the shortest route from the "Pacific Northwest io the famous Hot "Springs of Arkansas. For in formation as to rates and service, ad dress L. M. Fletcher. Pacific Coast agent, San Francisco. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby la Cutting: Teeth, Be sure and us that old and well-tried remedy, Mrs. W'lnslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. If you wake In the morning with a bit ter taste in the mouth, coated tongue, perhaps headache, your liver Is torpid. You need Carter's Little Liver Pills. UPHOLDS ftJARQUAM SUET ATTORNEY . ARGUES THAT TRUST RELATION "WAS VIOLATED. Contention In Set Up That Trustee Had No Right to Buy In the Property. The question of the right of P. A. Mar quam to redeem his property, which was bid in by J. Thbrburn Ross and Is now held by a corporation known as the Ore gon Company, was argued before Judge Sears yesterday by Attorney E. B. Wat son. . . Mr. Watson contended that the Title Guarantee & Trust Company, as .trustee for Marquam, was not discharged by the court until after the sale of the property to Roes, its manager, and 'that the trust existed when Ross bid In the property and therefore the order of discharge in no way affected the trust relation. Mr. Watson argued the case fully and read many authorities He contended tnat a trustee is not permitted to obtain property In the execution of a trust, ana a trustee can not make a bargain advantageous to him self. Some of the points contained in discussions read by the attorney were as follows: If a purchaser acting In a fiduciary ca pacity for the mortgagees had the ad ditional capacity ae trustee, he therefore could not bid at a sale. The trustee must apply to the court for permission to bid at a sale. Counsel said: "Our cause of suit arose when Ross, bought the property. Of course we couldn't tell before if we would have a cause of suit or not. If some outsider bought the property we would not have a cause of suit at all. Tho matter was not adjudicated in the other decree; It did not then exist. "A trus'teo is "absolutely disqualified," read the attorney, again referring to an authority, "from becoming a purchaser at a sale for his own benefit. A party hold ing property for a mortgager will take tho property subject to the trust relations and all llii consequences. "Trust relations could not have been passed upon in a foreclosure suit. "Equities between parties could not be determined In a forclo'sure suit. The party to a foreclosure suit cannot be a pur chaser without permission. "An executor, trustee or anyone holding a fiduciary relation for another is not permitted to purchase trust property, nor' have any interest In the purchase. He is not' permitted to purchase property for another, nor to manipulate property for his own benefit, when he has a duty to perform for another. The purchase Is not absolutely void, but voidable." Judge Watson asserted: "It cannot be said that this trust company had no duty to perform for Marquam. It had to col lect rents, pay Interest, and do all It could to keep this property for Marquam and reconvey when the debt was paid." Another authority was read stating: "If the rights of a trustee show that he must protect his interest by purchase at a sale, the court may grant permission, but the court may take possession after the sale, and if the property has not brought a fair price to sell It again, and keep selling it until It docs." "In other words." said counsel, s "the court can take the matter 'into Its own hands." Mr. McCamant made an argument of eome length in response, and the case will be taken up again at a future date. Court Notes. Commissioner E. D. McKee will deliver a verdict Saturday In the case -of Louis PnWnmn tvVio wno rfnintlv Inrllntpfl for taking a false oath of bankruptcy and In concealing assets Julia M. Hughes was appointed. In the County Court yesterday, administratrix of the estate of her husband. Edward Hughes, deceased, valued nt $15,000. She and four children are the heirs. . The will of John Poole, deceased, was admitted to probate In. the County Court yesterday. Ths property, valued at about $15,000, Is devised to the widow, Cora C Poole, who Is named as executrix. The cases of Horace G. McKInley agalnet George L. Lloyd and also against Clyde D. Lloyd were heard in the United States Circuit Court yesterday. The first case was transferred by Marlon County and the oacond from Lane. McKInley,' who Is a timber cruiser, claims that he located tim ber claims for the defendants, and that the full amount has not been paid upon them. The cases were submitted together and continued FIRE PROTECTION WANTED Eighth Ward Will Ask for Engine Company on Povell Street. Councilman Dan Sherrett. of the Eighth Ward, has a number of petitions out ask ing for a fire engine and company In that part of the city. These petitions are In the hands of ' property-owners and resi dents, who are pushing their circulation. It Is proposed that an engine-house be built on the grounds belonging to the city on' Milwa.ukle and Powell streets, facing Powell street. The city owns three acres of land here, part of which Is occupied j by the old pumping station arid now used for storage of pipe. An engine-house on Powell street on this land would be cen tral for, Brooklyn. A vigorous effort will be put forth to get this fire engine In that neighborhood. The nearest fire apparatus Is hose company No. 3, in. Stephens Ad dition, which Is very poor protection for so large a district. IiAYING A DOUBLE TRACK. City & Suburban Company Resins Work on Williams Avenue. The City & Suburban Railway Com pany began work yesterday upon the lay- ! ,nS c double track on Williams ave nue from Weldler to Stanton street. At present between these streets there Is only a single track, and that is laid In the center of the street, and there are also two switches. When the avenue was Improved sevoral years ago the company Intended to lay a double track, bur as business was slack it postponed work and decided to lay one track In the side of the street, so that another might be bull when ' necessity required. The proposed single line was not allowed, and a track in the center of the street had to be bullL As the line is heavily traveled, the switches proved very Inconvenient, and the company and the property-owners have both found that a double track is necessary. The old center track will be torn up entirely and the light rails thrown away. The new rails to be laid will weigh from. 56 to 60 pounds to the yard, and a first-class roadbed will be built. Originated Captain Clark Gift. The late M. A. Share was the originator of the scheme to present Captain Clark with "a sword from Oregon as a memento, although he did not live to see It carried out. Mr. Share lived at Woodlawn. He had been a soldier of the Civil "War, and was employed as a spy by several promi nent Union Generals during the war. Al though captured several times, he made his escape after having secured valuable information. Shortly after the close of the war with Spain Mr. Share conceived . the Idea of presenting Captain Clark with a sword, and he gave his plans to The Oregonlan. He succeeded in raising about ?500. which was placed on deposit in Ladd & Tilton's Bank. Owing to his b.islness engager ments and sickness In his family, that was as far as he was able to advance the project. "While on Puget Sound he died very suddenly. R. "W. Mltche! then carried the project through to the present situation. iast Side Notes. "Wesley O. Porth, a young man of Al- blna, died at hla homo, .22S Russell street, Tuesday. The funeral will be held today from the Second German Church, on Rod ney avenue. Albinc Camp, Woodmen of the World, of which he was a member, will attend in a body. The body of Rev. J. J. Clark was shipped to Fourth Plains, Clark County, Wash., yesterday for burial. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Napoleon Davis, 4 East Twelfth street, at 86 yeara of age. He was a pioneer of 1S52. Some of the property-owners on East Washington street between Union ave nue and East Water street are talking of rebuilding the elevated roadway. Joseph Paquet, who owns considerable property on the street; says it ought to be Ira proved'. An entirely new roadway will be required. SAN FRANCISCO REALTY. A Million Dollnr Sale Street. on Market A sale bf property has been ordered by the Superior Court, which Is Important from its location and character and In teresting from the prominence of the owners concerned, both here and In the East. It Is what la known as theCun ningham property, on the east corner of Market and Second streets and on the comer of" Second and Stevenson streot3. Shalnwald,. Buckbee & Co., who are the agents for the owners, say that it Is well rented,, the Market-street piece, occupied by Stein, Simon & Co.. the Goodyear Rub ber Company and Mangrum & Otter, bringing In about $32,003 ner annum. and the Second-street corner, occupied by Red-i aington & Co., producing around $14,000 a year, or near)y $46,000 In all. . Judge J. M. Scaweil has appointed Joseph M. Quay and S. C. Buckbee as referees to dispose of these holdings, 'which will be offered at .auction at ,jthe salesrooms of Shalnwald, Euckbee & Co., in the Mills building, on December 10. Among those Interested In tho property are Mr.and Mrs. White law Reld. Ogden Mills, members of the Bishop and Cunningham families, related to D. O. Mills, and Mrs. J. -A. Folger, nee Luning and later Cunningham. This sale will doubtless attract a great deal cf attention from both local and outside capitalists, no It Is rarely the case that property cf this description Is sold at public auction. San Francisco Chronicle, November 22. PERSONAL MENTION. United Stttes Senator Simon left Mon day for Washington. D. C. George H. Hill has gone to Washington, D. C, for a brief vacation. He accompa nied Senator Simon. George M. Brown. Prosecuting Attorney of the Second Judicial District, came down from Roseburg yeptefday. Congressman Thomas H. Tongue left last night to resume his Congressional duties at Washington, D. C. Dr. Stephen S. Wise, pnstpr of the Temple Beth Israel, reached' homo last evening, from a visit to New York and other points In the East where he has been for the past month. r S. H. Friendly, a prominent business man and politician of Eugene, accom panied by the Misses Friendly, Is at the Portland. Mr. Friendly Is a regent bf the State University and will be one of the rooters at today's football srame. R. Loller, who suffered n dislocation of the ankle and a fracture of one of the small bones two weeks ago. Is able to -get out and about on crutches. He attributes his quick recovery . to the ex perience of the ankle, which was injured in the same manner some years ago,' and Is getting used to it. Theodore Jensen, the well-known brick maker, who was in business here for over a quarter of a century, but who went to Alaska four years ago. has re turned to Portland. He tried mining for material to make gold bricks, but did not .like it so well as his old business. He has not yet decided, but will prob ably remain here and resume his old bU3 lnesJb, as there Is going to be a great demand for bricks here next season. r NEW YORK, NovTk (Speclal.)-C. R. Glfford and wife, of Spokane, registered at the Hotel Bartholdl, today. THE DALLES. Nov. 26. (Special.) Hon. Malcolm A. Moody left here last night for "Washington to be present at the convening of Congress, December 1. THANKSGIVING DINNER. As In former years, patrons of tho Northern Pacific on Thanksgiving day will be served with an exceptionally fine dinner in the dining cars on the 20-odd passenger trains moving along the lines of this great transcontinental railway be tween Portland and St. Paul; so If ybu are so unfortunate as to be compelled to travel on this day, you will at least. If on the line of the Northern Pacific, be able to thoroughly enjoy a dinner In keep ing with the day. Following Is the bill of fare printed In good, plain English: DINNER. Shrewsbury's, Mock turtle. Consomme Puritan. Celery. Olives. Grilled bluefish. Cucumbers. Potatoes, Salem. Salted almonds. Creamed oysters, Nantucket. Potted squabs, with mushrooms. Green peas. k Roast ribs of beef. Dish gravy. Mashed potatoes. Hubbard squash. Miles Standlsh punch. Young turkey stuffed. Cranberry sauce. Baked sweet potatoes. Boiled onions. New England salad. Mayflower pudding. Pumpkin pie. Apple pie. Mince plo. Ice cream. Assorted cake. Fruit. Edam and Roquefort cheese. Water wafers. Bent's trackers. Swee't cider. French coffee. Golntc to St. Louis? If so. better learn about the new service inaugurated by the O. R. & N. via Den ver and Kansas City. Inquire city ticket office. Third and Washington. , A CLEVER SCHOLAR. Knew the Foo.d to Study On. When a young lady going away to achool carles food away with her In place of a box of candjv there must be some rearxm. A woman In Milton Mills. N. H.. says: ""Having a large family, I had much care and worry, and was never very strong and healthy, but managed to keep fairly well until the last few years. Each Sum mer lately found me worn out and weak at its close,' so that I ha'd to spend a week or two In bed. My stomach always falls me when I over-tired, the food refus ing to assimilate, until finally, my stomach becomes so weak that the mere standing on my 'feet causes me to retch so violently that I have often vomited blood. "I had seen Grape-Nuts food advertised and fancied it was like other cereals, many of which I had tried and discarded. When my usual attack came on last August, I was in despair, for nothing would stay on my stomach except a little hot milk. "I decided to try Grape-Nuts and sent $or a package. I ate a little and lay back after eating without experiencing any of the sickly feelings that usually followed any movement In bed, and fell Into a re freshing sleep. ,1 continued using the" food and day by day gained rapidly In strength until now I am entirely well and strong and my stomach does, not bother me any more. "Grape-Nuts Is what I have often wished for something that 1 can eat for break fast and feel that I am satisfied. After eating a dish of Grape-Nuts with a little cream, I can work all the morning and forget I have a stomach. "The children like IU so well that It Is hard to "keep them In bounds as to the quantity that should be eaten. My eldest girl actually carried off a package when she returned to school at with as much elation as If It had been a box of tho choicest bon-bons." Name given by Postum Cov Battle Creek, Mich, ALMOST A MIRACLE THE WONDERFUL RECOVERY OP A MINNESOTA MAN. Hi Lower Limbs Had Become Use less and He Dragged Himsoli Around Like a Snake. While the story of the wonderful re covery of John Hunter In the little town of Chlco, Cal., fFom paralysis and loco motor ataxia Ib still fresh In the mind of every one, an account of another equally remarkable and somewhat' sim ilar case comes from Minnesota. Near Northfleld, Minn., lives .P. A. O'Brien, known to everybody round about the town. In the Fall of 1900 he was .obliged to give up work because-, of a disease which one of the phyalclans who attended him called locomotor ataxia and another paralysis. He suf fered for more than three years, and, for part of the time, lay In a harness by the doctor's direction. He grew worse and the physicians pronounced him in curable. But at last, like a miracle, came his cure- Let him tell the story: "It had been coming on elowly for eight years," he says. "A cold numbnesa commenced in my feet and worked up wards. It grew worse, and In Novem ber. 1900, I had to quit work. The dis ease bent me over, and when I attempt ed to straighten up it felt as If some one was cutting me In the pit of the, stomach with a knife. I always felt tired, and could not rest at night, my feet felt as if there were needles sticking in them, and my legs got so numb that I could stick pins In them and never feel it. They would shake so sometimes that I could not hold them ptill with both hands. "Then I got so that I could not walk and J. had to pull myself around like a snake. "When I got excited my heart would palpitate and I would choke up. My kidneys also 'became affected and caused me much pain." "Didn't the doctors help you?" was asked. "No. One of them had me on my bed In a harneso for several months, but that did me no good. They tried vari ous things, and; at last, said I could not be cured. "I began taking Dr. "Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. The first box slopped my pain so I could sleep good. It was a week before I could move my feet-the least bit, but from that on I gained pretty fast. I will never stop praising Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, for they have made a new man of me." At all druggists, or direct from Dr. "Williams Medicine Company, Schenec tady. N. Y., fifty cents per box; six boxfs for two dollpr and flftv cuts. Guard, nt McKinlcy'a Tomli. CANTON, O.. Nov. 26. Major Miller, U. S. A., Quartermaster of the Department of the. Lakes, Is here to Investigate the matter of Increasing the guard, on the tomb of the late President McKInley. Hospital and dispensary facilities are to be increased and a new site selected to accommodate 65 men. D.AILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT PORTLAND, Nov. 26. S P. M. Maximum temperature. 47; minimum temperature, 33; river reading, 11 A. M., 3.8 feet; change In 24 hours, 0.2 foot; total precipitation, 5 P. M. to 5 Pi M.. O.Ofl Inch; total precipitation since Sept. 1. 1002, 12.23 Inches: normal precipitation since Sept. 1, 1002. 10.01 Inches; excess, 1.62 inches; total sunshlno Nov. 25, 0:03; noajlble sunshine Nov. 23, 0:00; barometer (reduced to sea level) at 5 P. M., 20.0S. PACIFIC COAST WEATHER, Z wind .2 r Sa O go 1 s Z- - n o STATIONS. 2 p o a 3 0 vj O . .3-3 Astoria Baker City Bismarck Boise Eureka Helena Kamloopf. B. C Pocatello Portland Roseburg Red Bluff Sacramento . . . Salt Lake San Francisco . 50'0.3G10JW IRalnlng 30'0.00 5 SE NW SB V sv E E S SE Clm SW W W s ICloudy 38 0.001 Clear Cloudy Cloudy Clear Pt. cldy Clear Cloudy Clear Raining Clear Clear Pt. cldy Cloudy Raining Raining Cloudy 4B0.00 54 O.OO 31 0.00 44'0.0 3010.00! 4710.00 42 0.01 5010.00 5010.00 4010.00 540.00 Spokane Seattle Tatoosh Island Walla Walla . 4210.00! liRlfl fHtlllt SE 4810.281441 W 50!O.CO!l2S Light. WEATHER CONDITIONS. A disturbance of considerable energy Is cen tral this evening over Western British Co lumbia. It has caused general rains in West ern Oregon and Western Washington, and high poutherly winds along the coasts of these two states. Southwest storm warnings were ordered dis played at 2 P. M. for this disturbance, and since then a maximum wind velocity of 50 miles, from the south, has occurred at Tatoosh Island. The wires are in trouble to North Head, and "no report has been received from that Ftatlon. The Indications are for occasional rains In this district Thursday, with high southwest erly winds along the coast. WEATHE-R FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for the 28 hours ending at midnight Thursday, November 27: Portland and vicinity Occasional rain; brisk southwesterly winds. Oregon and Washington Occasional rain; brisk southerly wind3, high southwest along the coast. Idaho Increasing cloudiness In south, occa sional rain in r.orth portion? warmer In south east iort!on. NEW TODAY. Crematorium, on Oregon City car line, near Sell wool; mod ern, scientific, Adults. 135: children. $25. Visitors, a :o o i. M. Portland Cremation Association. Portland. CHOICE INSIDE IJUYS With all street Improvements made. ' S. E. cor.. 100x100, 12th and E. Ash. 3000. N. W. cor.. 100x100, E. 13th and E. Pine. $3000. S. W. cor.. 100x100. E. 18th and E. Ash. $3000. N.- W. cor.. 00x100, E. 10th and E. Stark. $1300. N. E. cor., 90x100. E. 2Cth and E. Morrison. $1000. N. E. cor., 100x100. E. 27th and Broadway, with a 7-room house and barn. $1600. Lots on E. 30th and E. Sherman. $200. J. L. WELLS & CO.. 100 Grand avo. University Park Is the seat of the Columbia Uni versity and is the homes'of culture and refinement, no snobbery, no rowdyism, no saloons, no places of vice are there. It has street car connection with all parts of the city. Has city water, city public school, electric arc street lights, graded streets, the only sys tem of 'JSjlde boulevards in the city, public parks, churches of every lead ing denomination, beautiful homes, and yet the prices of lots are from $105 to $210 each. Terms, 5 per cent cash and $5.00 monthly on each lot. No interest, no taxes. Abstract with each deed. UNIVERSITY LAND CO. - 151 Sixth Street. UU The Allen & Gllbert-Ramaker Co., successor WUU lllim t0 the Wilcy B- A1Ien Co- h?s ueen established for lllllm 26 years and ls t0(Jay the largest music concern in H ul the Northwest, and sells mere pianos than all other jy lljjW dealers combined. "We have the goods and people H II Jffl know It. If money is worth saving, buy from us. If ill IHlH Jl 25 to $2' 50 per week will buy a piano that we guar fflf Wh4 a or l6 us or catalogues, terms and prices Wft an Information as to our easy-payment plan. mllli ALLEN & GILBERT- RAMAKER CO. Ill 200-2X1 FIUST STREET, PORTLAND, OREGON. ffljf 1400 SECOND AVE. Jy SEATTLE. WASH. JyW " IT WON'T HURT If you have your dental work done at this office. The extrac tion of teeth ls under the per sonal supervision of Dr. W. A. Wise, and. you can feel thor oughly assured that painless 3entlstry Is an accomplished fact at thli office. If you have any doubts, call at our office and we'll explain our methods thoroughly. WISE BROS,, Dentists Both phones: Or. South 2291; Col. 368. Open From Soup No matter how elaborate yoar Thanksgiving din ner, we have just the proper dishes for each course. Maybe you intend leaving something out simply because you haven't the dishes? Don't do it, but come in and see how cheaply we can supply your wants Prael, Hegele & Company TABLEWARE ::: ARTWARB ::: KITCHEN WARE 100-106 FIFTH STREET CORNER STARK BAD TEETH-INEXCUSABLE mm 4 DR. B. 342 DR. B. E. "WRIGHT, Graduate Iowa State Univ. Office hours: Sundays. 10 A. NEW TODAY. MORTGAGE LOANS On Portland real estate at lowest rates. Titles Insured: Abstracts furnished. Title Guarantee & Trust Co. 7 Chamber of Commerce. J. W. 0GILBEE Room 11, 145 First St., Portland, Or. $1 i -n 31 acres, t acres unaer cuiuvauon. balance slashed, all level and fenced, cnoii hnuM and barn, well and running water. 1G miles from Portland and 6 miles from Hllls boro (jjop-rv 40 acres, 10 acres fenced. 0 acres In ?""" cultivation, box house, good barn and other buildings; splendid small orchard assort ed fruit, line spring water; one mile" from school and church, two miles from river boat landing In Cowlitz County, Washington. This ls a fine little home, at a bargain. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY THE Title Guarantee STrust Co. $1600 $1400 $1400 $1250 $1500 $1700 $2000 $2200 $2000 $2650 $2900 $2750 $2750 $2500 $1500 Belmont street, near East 3-Uh St.; a nice new cottage of 5 rooms; com bination gas nxtures, cement side walks; lot 33x100; terms reasonable. Bcrthwick street, between Stanton and Sellwood streets, house of six rooms, bath, basement, sewer con nected; terms ?40O cash, balance in very easy monthly payments. , Lot, 50x100 and C-room house, on Grand avenue, between Shaver and Mason streets. Lot OOxSS on Fremont street, with a neat, modern cottage of 0 rooms. Lot 45x100, corner Shaver street and Union avenue, with a comfortable house of 7 rooms; good barn. Lot. corner of East 33d and East Taylor streets, with modern cottage of 5 rooms; both streets Improved; terms, $600 cash, balance $15 a month at 0 per cent. East Madison and East 32d streets, a fine corner, 50x117, with a 7-room house; brick basement; bath, etc. Commercial street, between Knott ar.d Sellwood streets; lot 45x00 feet, and a' modern residence 0 rooms; full basement: bath; sewer connected. C-room bouse, nice yard and fruits, lot 50x100 feet, on Montana avenue. Corner East 35th and East Yamhill streets; lot 03x07, and newly built residence of 0 rooms; streets recently improved. East Ninth, near East Couch sts., lot 50x60, and modern C-room house, new. East 13th and Tillamook streets, lot 50x100 and modern 7-room house, gas, heater, full basement; one block to car. East Main street, between East 22d and East 23d streets, lot 50x100 and modern residence of 0 rooms, re cently built. Modern 8-room house, brick base ment, bath, sewer connections. Also 6-rocm house, with brick basement, bath, etc.; both in first-class condi tion, on lot 42x135 feet. Stanton st-, between Vancouver and Gantenbeln aves.' Total rent $32.50. Five-room cottasre on Tillamook st., near 7th; modem and In good con dition. TITLES INSORED. ABSTRACTS IfUKAISHKU.. Title Guarantee & Tmsf Co. 6 and 7 Chamber of Commerce Ground Floor, Fourth-Street Side 20S, 20J, 210, 211, 212. 213 FAILING BUILDING. Cor. Thlril ami Washington Sta. evenings till 9. Sundays from 9 to 12. to Coffee "When even a root can be built up and restored with out causing any pain or discomfort. Fear of pain deters many people from visiting the dentist. If you will como to this office we will guarantee not to hurt you. The largest and best-equipped dental office on the Pa cific Coast. Consultation free. Fees reasonable. E. WRIGHT'S Washington, Cor. Seventh 8 A. M. to i M. to 12 M. P. M.; evenings, 7:30 to 8:30: Telephone North 219L AMUSEMENTS. MARQUAM GRAND THEATER CALVIN HEIL1G. Manager. THANKSGIVING ATTRACTION. THIS AFTERNOON AT 2:15 O'CLOCK, MR. STUART ROBSON IN "THE COMEDY OF ERRORS." "THE COMEDY OF ERRORS." Prices ?1, 75c. 50c. 35c, 25c. TONIGHT AT 8:15, "THE HENRIETTA." Last performance. Prices $1.50. $1, 75c, 50c, 35c, 23o. Seats now selling. 1 THE BAKER THEATER GEO. L. BAKER Manager. Phones Oregon North 1070. Columbia 50C. MATINEE TODAY AT 2:15. TONIGHT AT 8:15. NEILL STOCK COMPANY, Presenting Nat C. Goodwln'3 Great Success, "A GOLD MINE." "A GOLD MINE." Matinee prices are always 10c,' 15c, 25c Evening, 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c. Matinee Saturday. Next week, starting Sunday Matinee. Henry Arthur Jones Great Play, "Tha Masquer aders." I i CORDRAY'S THEATER Today. Special Thanksgiving Matinee, tonight and every night this week, usual Matinee Sat urday, Joseph Arthur's Big Scenic Production, "LOST RIVER" New effects, horses, etc. Prices Evening. 25c and 50c. Usual Mati nee Saturday, 23c to any part of the house J children. 10c. Special Thanksgiving Matinee, same as evening prices. Next week. "Rudolph and Adolph." MEETING NOTICES. EVERGREEN LODGE. NO. 1. D. OF H-, A. O. U. W., will give a drive whist ancl social dance tonight in their hall. Allsky bldg., 3d and Morrison. A pleasant evening la as sured. Admission 15c. Prize waltz, 10:30 P. M, J. P. PINLEY & SON. rrosrrcMlv Funeral Director nail Embalmers, cor. 3d and Maill.son streets. Com petent lady asn't. Doth pUonen No. O. EDWARD IIOLMAN, Undertake 4tl and Yamhill sts. Rena Stlnson, lady nsalatant. lloth phones No. 50?. NEW TODAY. Fireproof Burglar-Proof 'For a few dollars a year you can rent a fireproof and burglar-proof strong box In our vaults, accessible to you at all rea sonable hours. Private rooms for clients, where boxe3 can be taken, contents examined, letters written and other business transacted: The utmost secrecy is maintained in' re sard to names of renters, arid all matters connected therewith. The bureau drawer Is neither fireproof nor burglar-proof. Rent a safe and deposit therein your jewelry, deeds, mortgages, your will and other valuables. SAFETY AND SECRECY COMBINED. SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS Chamber of Commerce Fred'k K. Arnold, Supt,