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15 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATUKDAT, MARCH 7, 1903.r KEEP SALARIES UP Demand Is Made to Executive Board of City. BRIDGE 'MEN ASK MORE PAY Redactioa. of Stipend, of City Engi neer la Not 32adc Auditor In jtrnctcd to Advertise for Lighting Bids. Throughout the meeting' of the Execu tive Board yesterday afternoon there was a demand .for higher salaries and the maintenance of the present scale of wages. For the larger payroll,' W. H. Little, a delegate from the union of the bridge and structural Ironworkers, -was an advocate. Mr. Little .said that a number of men in the city's employ -were receiving- lees than the union scale of wages. Jfone bad complained, and about six jqonths ago they were granted permits to rwork pending the adoption of the new charter by the. Legislature. "With the passage of the charter they expected high, er pay, but so- far the union figure had siot been reached. City Engineer Elliott said there were six bridgeworkers in the city's employ at $2.50 each and one foreman at $3. The brldge xnen asked for an Increase of CO cents and the foreman of $1 per day. They deserved the full -amount asked for, and he rec ommended that their request for increased wages be granted. "What is the difference between your hours of labor with the city and with contractors?" asked Mr. Mills of Mr. Ut ile. "We Tvork eight hours with the city. The contractors' day Is nine hours." Mr. Boise moved that the matter be re ferred to the street committee of the board, and it was so referred. At the meeting of the committee Friday a dele gation from the union will be given a hearing. Mr. Curtis wanted the salaries of the eewcr gang In the Engineering depart ment maintained. The foreman had been receiving 52.50 per day, but be had been reduced to 52.25. His work was bard, and fow men cared to take his position. The matter was referred to the sewer commit tee. Councilman Rumelin had a complaint to snake against the decrease In the salaries of Ave deputies in the City Engineer's office. "Tho men," he said, "have been receiv ing 575 per month, and they have been cut down to $60. It is not right to reduce their pay. They are splendid Inspectors, and I believe they should receive full sal ary." "The Idea of the old board," said Mr. Mills, "was not to decrease salaries but to increase the salaries of the Engineering Department and to increase the pay of the men who are, risking their lives for the city every month. I mean the members of the Fire Department." "They not only risk their lives, but theytwork from morning to night," said Mr. Flledner. "However that may be," said Mr. How ell, "the fact remains that Portland pays the poorest wages of any city on the Coast. The salary does not go as far as it did In the hard times, and some employes who have large families are often fig uratively up against It. We are now In a state of prosperity. Tnat is, more men are employed than during: the hard times, but the dollar does not go as far, and It appears to me that this Is a poor time to reduce the pay of any employe 'of the city." "But remember that we have a 36-mIll tax facing us," expostulated Mr. Flled ner. "The levy would not be so high," said Mr. Howell, "If all property-owners -were assessed in the same proportion. If we should pay in proportion to just valua tlons. there Is not a single laboring man in the city who would complain against valuations. Their complaint is that the man of small means pays more than his share of the taxes." "The salary scale should be maintained." said Mr. Boise. "The city will spend hun dreds of thousands of dollars In the build Jng of cement walks the next few years. and we need experienced inspectors. "And the deputies do not ask for a raise," said Mr. Rumelin. "They have not even mentioned It. As a Councilman I want to see their salaries maintained, for all aro good men." On motion of Mr. Howell the salaries wero left at the old figure. The ordinance providing for the lighting of the city was considered and City Au dltor Devlin was authorized to advertise for bids. The ordinance called for arc llchts only except in public buildings. where incandescents may be used, and JMr. MacMastcr moved that "any other illumlnant" be inserted. "That cannot bo done," said Mayor Williams. "The board has the right to light public buildings, but street lighting must be done according to the general ordinance." On motion of Mr. Boise the ordinance was referred to the light committee. The Mayor announced that as the rules of the Civil Service Commission had not been adopted, he Would reappoint all ofil. cers in tho Police and Fire Departments lor another month. "We have a splendid police force now,' commented Mr. Mills. "There ,are no Siobos. no men with cigars in their mouths. and, I suppose, no beer. "Yes, thoy have reformed," said Mr. Slchel, who Is a large dealer In tobacco. T do not believe one of my clerks has sold a cigar to a policeman since the board was appointed. "He loses money by being on the board," was tho hushed whisper of one who was acquainted with the smoking abilities of tho average policeman. A committee to Inspect the city jail and determine the necessary repairs was ap pointed, consisting of Messrs. Bentley and Merrill, of the Council,- and Messrs. Beebe and Slchel, of the Executive Board. A resolution was Introduced by Mr. Mills prohibiting contractors or any persons in terested in a contract from signing- bonds as surety for the improvement of any street. It was adopted. Bids for sewers, opened at the last meet ing, were .awarded, excepting as to East Davis. East Everett and East Gltsan Btreets, which were ordered re advertised A. request for an appropriation for the repair of fire-engine houses, amounting to J4D06, was referred to the fire committee. would have compensated for the outlay. The contest would certainly have attract ed wider attention, and would have drawn more competitors of high artistic ability. "The notices of tne contest went an over tne world, $acic in jxew xotk. a found them posted up in the Lotus and Salmagundi Clubs. They bad been ob served by many people. We shall close the contest March 15. The end was to have been March 1, but we decided to give an extension of time. "We shall open the packets containing the designs all together. If any person ae- eires to-enter tho competition at this late hour, he should lose no time in doing it. "BAND OF KIDNAPERS. Officer TIiIbIcs Chinamen Are Organ ized to Abdact Girls. In the opinion of Officer Hawley, who returned from Ashland yesterday, bring ing with him Ah Dueng, the kidnaper, and little Lin Ti. the victim of the out rage, the Chinese prisoner is only the tool of an organized band of kidnapers. The officers think that if this attempt at kidnaping had been successful, more cases of the same nature would surely have followed. "Ah Dueng was very reserved and had but little to say on the Journey,'' said Oflicer Hawley yesterday, "but I think he is only a tool of an organized band that Is at the bottom of the crime, and really more to blame than. Ah Deung himself." The accused Chinaman. would have but little to say when seen by an Oregonlan reporter, and if an effort was made to question him the Chinaman pretended that he did not understand English. His friends were making a strong ef fort to have the case dismissed, and every Indication seems to show that Of ficer Hawley Is correct In his supposition. When searched Ah Deung was found to have two checks, signed by Chinese mer chants, both for a larger sum than $100. This, It is thought, is his pay for tak ing the girl away. While in Portland the prisoner was regarded as a poor China man, and was taken in by old Dr. win Lee, father of the kidnaped girl, and given work about the medicine store. "I have no clue yet as to who the Chinamen are that are implicated In the crime," said Oflicer Hawley, "but I am sure that Ah Deung was not doing it by himself. "Do you think that he Intended to sell the girl?" the officer was asked. "There can be no doubt about It, he replied promptly. "The Chinese girls bring a good price in San Francisco, and the girl would probably have brought $1800 if he had sold her." Little Lin Ti was very talkative, but talked much more to her would-be ab ductor than she did to the officer. She had been told that she Would be taken to see her mother In China, and was pleased with the notion. "I do not want to go back to my father," she told tho officer. "I want to go on to China with Ah Deung and see my mother. My father Is very cross, and do not want to go back to him. My mother will be good to me, and I will have a much better time if I go to her. The little girl could not be made to be lieve that her escort was not acting in good faith, and insisted that he had not used any force to 'get her to go with him. "I went with him of my own free will." said she, "and I would go again if I had a chance. I do not enjoy myself at home, and I would have a nice time in China with my mother." The case will be called before Municipal Judge Hogue this morning, but it is thought the defendant will waive exam ination at this time. COMPETE FOR MONEY. Fifteen Artistic Designs Have Been Submitted to Directors of Fair. The competition for the $250 prize of fered by the committee on press and pub llclty of the Lewis and Clark Fair dlrec tors will close Monday. March 16. The prize will bo awarded for the best design symbolic of the historical and industrial character of the Exposition. About 15 competitors have already sent In designs. What the designs are like no member of the committee yet knows, because the packets will all be kept sealed until the time comes for awarding the prize. The successful design will be used by the com mlttee to adorn advertisements of the Fair. "The advertising our Exposition has re ceived from this competition." said I. X Flelschner. chairman of the committee. yesterday, 1s worth far more than the cost of the prize. The Fair could not In vest $250 more profitably Had we felt disposed to offer a $500 prize, the benefits would have been still greater, and I think OLD PAPER TURNS UP. Deed 32 Yenrs Old Conies to Light After a. Search. A deed which has never been recorded and which has lain undisturbed for 32 years was found yesterday among the papers of the late Benjamin O. Severance. It Is dated August 29. 1S7L and bears a revenue stamp lohg out of date. The deed has been missing for .many years, though the ownership of the property Is not changed in any way by the recovery of the long-lost document. By It two lots on the water front of St. Johns are con veyed from James Jdhn. the founder of the suburb of St. Johns, to Benjamin O. Severance, the consideration being $200. The property has been occupied since 1S71 by the factory of the Oregon Barrel Com pany, as an abstract of the two lots has been In the possession of the owners since the ground was bought. Recently the lots were sold, and the new owners naturally wished a deed to the property. After search of several days the missing paper was found, yellowed with age, but drawn up In the proper form and perfectly legaL Edward Quackenbush, administrator of the Severance estate, feels greatly re lieved that he found the deed In time to satisfy the new owners, the Central Lum ber Company. "The old barrel factory once did a good business, but has not been running for several years," said Mr. Quackenbush yesterday. "Its specialty was to make barrel staves' of spruce and ship them In bundles to the Hawaiian Islands, where they were made Into barrels and brought back to this country filled with augar. Nearly all the sugar Imported then came in half-barrels, but about tea years ago the factories began to pack their sugar in sacks, and that killed the business of the barrel company at St. Johns." MANY UNION LABELS. MAY BUILD LABOR TEMPLE CARPENTERS' XTVTOX IS XEGOTTAT- IXG FOR SITE. Ttto Let or Tenth Street Arc Fan cied by the Organization, and Trustees May Purchase Them. The long dream of a labor temple may be realized by the purchase of two lots on the west side of Tenth street, between Stark and Bumslde streets, 'for which Carpenters' Union ?To. 50 is negotiating. It is the intention of the union to rect a building upon the property as soon as the funds of the organization will permit, and though the structure will be primarily for the use of the carpenters. It Is probable that It will Include several halls which will be leased to other unions, and the building may serve as the headquarters of organized labor in Portland. The trustees of the union have been working on a suitable location for a build ing, to be erected by the members for some time, and the site on Tenth street has seemed the most desirable. The price asked by the owners Is $6000, and If. is un derstood that this Is agreeable to the trustees. The matter will be reported to the union at its -meeting next Wednesday evening. The construction of the building would begin at once, were the funds of the union sufficient. "No, it is not true that we will begin work on the building as soon as the ground Is bought," said C. Bomberger, the president of the Carpenters union, yes terday. "Our funds are not sufficient to do this, and we will stay In our old hall for several months yet. It Is probable that part of the building will be rented to other unions, -for we certainly wouldn't give them the use of our building for noth ing. We haven't bought the ground yet. and I can say nothing as to what class of structure we will place upon It." The idea of a labor temple in which the headquarters and meeting-places of all the members of the local branches of the American Federation of Labor could be gathered under one roof has been In the minds of the union men of the city for a long time. At present the offices of the State Federation are In one building, and the headquarters of the Building Trades Council in another, while the various unions meet wherever they can find halls. If all the different unions had their head quarters in the same building. It would be of the greatest benefit to organized labor. and union' men, realizing this fact, will not rest until a commodious labor temple Is erected. 35c Ribbons 25c Yard Satisfactory Ribbon Satisfactory in quality, style and price Such ribbon is the great special offering we have on sale for today 4000 vards of double-faced Liberty Satin, 3 inches wide, finest grade, sold regularly at 35c a yard, very best shades, pink, red, maise, lilac, cream, white, black, old rose, navy ana light blue Ribbon desirable for neckwear, millinery purposes, fancy work, etc. 35c quality today OH! LISTEN TO THE BAND Bulletin of the Fetlerntlon of Labor Gives Them All. Conspicuously placed upon the walls of all the trade-union offices In the city is a bulletin recently issued by the Ameri can Federation of Labor from Its head quarters at Washington, D. C, giving the labels of all the National organizations affiliated with the federation. The union label of the members of almost every trade and profession Is included, ranging from the stamp of the Journeymen Horse shoers Union and that of the Dynamite and High Explosive Workers to the label of the two inasks belonging to the Actors' Union of America. The stamps given In the bulletin show the wide range of the federation and the different classes of or ganized labor forming a part of It. The National labels will probably be Included In the black and white list which the Federated Trades Council expects to publish soon. This will give all the firms in the city with whom union men may deal without infringing upon the principles of organized labor. Several well-known brands of cigars and tobacco are already blackllsted by the council and will form a part of the pamphlet. Members of the different unions objected at first to chang ing their favorite brands of smoke, but as in many cases this was tobacco upon which no union label appeared, they were forced to use that bearing the mark of the tobacco-workers. Commissioners Decide That There Shall Be Music in the Porks. The Board of Park Commissioners, at Its regular monthly meeUng yesterday morning, In Mayor Williams' office, de cided to appropriate $1000 for music In the parks this Summer. Professor Charles L. Brown, the leader of Brown's Band, has agreed to raise $3000 among the business men of the city to add to the board's appropriation, and 'In this way furnish a popular attraction at the parks three times each week for ten consecutive weeks during the coming Summer. The parks designated for the concerts are: Holladay Park, one of the Plaza blocks, oneof the Park blocks, one of the North Plaza blocks, and the City Park. Two concerts are to be given In the evenings and one on Sunday after noon of each week. The band will, there fore, play In a regular schedule of five evening concerts. When Mayor Williams thought he had the whole situation well in hand, J. D. Meier suggested that band stands would have to be built. Some lit tie discussion was caused by this sug gestlon. The present plans would neces sitate four bandstands being constructed, as the concerts will be in different locali ties. Some members of the board favored the "pagoda style," others the "shell A plan was suggested for a -stand hav ing a canvas roof, and moving the root from one stand to another. The Mayor's plan was decided to be the best, how ever, and stands built at an elevation of four or five feet, capable of accommodat ing 50 musicians, and supplied with lock ere underneath, for the safekeeping of chairs, etc. will be erected. It was also decided that when the weather prevented the holding of con certs there should be no pay allowed whatever, and that all musicians being absent should be docked. In this way the general public will "get their money's worth." Audltoi Devlin, acting for the Park Board, was instructed to correspond with the monument committee In regard to the erection of a monument In one of the North Plaza blocks. In commemoration of th; death of the late members of the Second Oregon Volunteers. Dr. T. L. Elliot then stated that It was time the board was taking some action in regard to the wholesale destruction of shade trees that has been going on in different parts of the city of late. He stated that, while It Is sometimes neces sary to remove cottonwood and poplar trees, on account of damage to sewers and cement sidewalks, the destruction of these trees should not take place with out. tho permission of the board. It was decii'ed to take action in the matter for the benefit of the general appearance of the city. Tne committee appointed to make ob servatlons regarding the Improvement of Governor's Park reported that the cost of fencing the property had betn estimated at $327, and was granted further time to complete Its observations. Park Superintendent Lowltz suggested that the board purchase 1000 young rose bushes and ten clematis for ornamental purposes in the City Park, stating that they would be Invaluable In this nature during the 1S05 Fair. The board granted his request. The clerk was Instructed to advertise for bids for a small "Westlnghousc pump that is at present lying Idle In the City Park. UNION PEOPLE. A big force of union tailors Is employed by the J. M. Acheson Company, merchant tailors. Fifth and Alder streets. Union tailors cost money, but they do fine work, and the label goes on each garment. The tailor don't know what the bouse Is get ting for a garment; all he knows is that he Is getting a good wage for making it. eo he makes It well. Thus the label Is a guarantee of good work. The J. M. Acheson Company has an astonishing of fer for today, which appears on page of this paper. They never make decep tive statements: you can depend on their representations. THE J. M. ACHESON CO., Fifth and Alder streets. Have you friends coming from he East? If so. send their names to the Denver & Rio Grande office. 124 Third street, Port land. Or. GIVES GRAINS TO EXHIBIT 25c T Yard New Spring Ribbons in dotted and Persian effects. Very extensive variety to choose from. Great Trunk values worth repeating More than half the lot went yesterday, today should see them all cleaned out. S IA saving of one-third on two of the I best-grade heavy canvas-covered f 'Trunks, best brass lock, linen-covered tray, strongly built, two leather straps, 32 and 34-inch sizes, a trunk that will stand hard service, values $6.75 and $7.25, sale price Heavy Wall Trunks, canvas covered, extra strong bumpers, tour hinges, tull canvas lines, splendid models, prac-tical-and convenient, the 36-in. size, reg. $13.50 val. 34-inch, same as above, regular $12.00 value, $9.50 32-inch, same as above, regular $10.50 value, $8.25 Meier Frank Company Store Open Tonight Until 9:30 Usual Concert Store Open Tonight Until 9:30 Usual Concert Ladies Neckwear Superb variety, including the new "Keiser" hanodrawnTurnovers at 50c each. The Spring Lace Display has never before been equaled either in extent or elegance No trouble to show you. Last day of the great sales of Framed Pictures and all lines of good Footwear Take advantage. Ladies' Underwear Just when the moderating tem perature demands lighter under wear we are prepared to supply all wants with the newest and best imported as well as domestic garments. Ladies' ribbed Vests, neatly trim med, low neck and sleeveless, white, pink and blue, special values at, each, 40c, 50c, 65c Imported Swiss-ribbed Lisle Vests, high neck, long sleeves, all sizes at 85c and $1.25 Ladies' medium-weight ribbed Vests, hand-crbcheted yoke, all sizes 65c,$l, $1.25 Lace-trimmed, same as above $1.00 and $1.25 Ladies' Vests of fine Mercerized material, pink or blue, special value at 75c each Extra size fine white Lisle Vests, sleeveless , 75c The cotton Shirtwaist display presents a charming galaxy of beauty. The largest group of pretty styles ever gathered under a single roof White waists, colored waists, light weight materials, heavy mater ials, color combinations almost without end For comfort and dress the shirtwaist retains its great popularity If you want a new one for tomorrow you can be pleased here anywhere from $1.00 to $16.50 See the new Waist Linen It's called Linen Etamine The most stylish and serviceable fabric ever shown, 36 inches wide and the price V only, yard :7Vt The dainty Japanese Linen looks and feels like silk Just the thing for torrid days 36 inch, The Shirtwaists 85c, $1 I Baseball Season Is near at hand Ifl fact hundreds of the little rooters are indulging in prelimi nary -practice prior to the professional season opening next week. We have Baseball outfits for young and old Suits made to order, etc. Our prices will be found the very lowest Agents for the famous "Victor" sporting goods. "Bully Boy" Baseballs, 2 for 5c "Racket" Baseballs, each 5c "Alliance" Baseballs, each -.10c "Skyrocket" Baseballs, each 15c Regulation "Victor" professional balls, $1.25 value for $1.00 Catcher's Mitts at prices ranging from 8c to $8.00 Fielders' Mitts, 75c to $2.75 Gloves 20c to $3.50 Masks 50c to $3.50 ea. Chest Protectors 85c to $10 Bats 5c to $3.50 Heel and toe protectors 20c 3d floor. Men's Wear Spring arrivals in Clothing and Furnishing Goods Complete stocks of the best in every thing Men's and boys' apparel at a saving J everyone will appreciate. Men's Suits $7.50 to $25.00 Men's Topcoats $7.50 to $22.50 Men's Light-Weight Over coats $17.50 to $25.00 Men's Shirts, new styles, $ 1 , $ 1 .25, $ 1 .50 New Hosiery and Neckwear. Hawes Hats, Spring" models $3.00. Boys' Clothing, new Spring styles. Men's Shoes and Oxfords. Men's Spring Underwear. New style Collars and Cuffs. Colonel II. B. DokcIi Approves of 'ew Information Bnrcao. Under date of February 13, Colonel Henry E. DosclCat Osaka, Japan, writ ing to a friend connected with the newly organized Oregon Information Bureau. Bays: "The Oregonlan of February 20, which has just reached me. brings the pleasing Intelligence that the new perma nent exhibit for the Union Depot is an assured fact." He congratulates the subscribers to the fund In having secured trustees and a management which guarantees that tho bureau will be conducted In an Impartial manner and in the Interest of the entire state, which cannot help bringing good results. He then goes on to say: "In this connection I am reminded of a little story: In the early days of Canyon Creek. Grant County. Oregon, some miners were at work stripping In a deep pit. when sud denly and unexpectedly the bank caved In and killed one of their number. Un fortunately he was a married man. leaving a wife and child in very poor circum stances, which condlUon was well known. When he was laid - out. everybody who came to see him expressed their sorrow. 'I am eo sorry. I am so sorry,' was the uniform expression. An old. big-hearted fellow who had come in with the rest became tired of this 'I am so sorry.'. when he suddenly took off his hat and said: Boys, I am sorry for the woman and the kid $20 worth, how much are you? Throw ing In a shining double eagle he soon had a considerable sum accumulated. No doubt many are glad that another permanent exhibit Is under way. In or der to show you my good win. and 'how sorry I am.' I desire to donate nine large i cases of choice grains and grasses now Drug Sundries Saturday values that should interest hundreds of eager buyers Toilet necessities at a big saving: 15c Buttermilk Soap, box 9c 25 c Curative Skin Soap box 1 7c 15c "4711" Glycerine Soap, cake 1 2c Mottled Castile, 4 cakes 4c Pozzoni's Complexion Pow der 32c Woodbury's Facial Soap, cake 1 6c Strawberry Cold Cream, box 1 6c Eastman's Violette Cold Cream, box 8c Pasturine Tooth Paste, box 17c Dr. Lyon's Tooth Powder, box 14c Listerated Tooth Powder, box 19c Coke's Dandruff Cure, bottle .... 69c Baby Talcum Powder, bx 6c Eastman's Talcum, jar. . 1 Ic Eastman's Toilet Water, bottle 39c Neckwear The Neckwear display is de serving the attention of every woman who delights in having the latest in fine Neckwear Fifth-street window display but hints of the magnificent showing the department con tains Turnovers, Puritan Stocks, Scarfs and Novelty Neckwear in endless variety Anything and everything that's pretty and desirable Turn down Linen Collars in all the best styles and sizes Lace Collars in large assortment. Veilings We are showing new Veil ings in a variety so large and beautiful that it is no trouble to please everyone Veilings and Hat Drapes, a superior showing of all that's new and pretty Chif fons in large or small dots, with or without' borders Lace-trimmed and ribbon trimmed Chiffons Hat Drapes by the hundreds Every desirable color, rich combinations Prices rang ing from 35c to $2.00 each New stock of Tuxedo Mesh Veils at 25c and 50c per yard. . Picture Sale Last day of the great sale of Framed Pictures A few of the values include: Colored Pictures 5x7 framed in gold, black, white, green, cherry and silver, 5 25c value iOQ Pastels framed in 3-inch gold frame 6x27 ins. a q Reg, $2.25 value $ Cat Pictures mounted on mat, 3 pictures on each, i 25c value vO 11x14 Matted Pictures 100 subjects, 10c val. Great values at 9c, 29c, 39c, 69c, 79c, 99c, $1.39, up to $3.95. Mammoth variety of new subjects. Best Moldings. Meier &. Frank Company II Meier &. Frank Company Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company Washington ' be easily learned and understood. It Is up ! seph Simon has been called upon to pre- 1 these queries occur to a plain citizen a to each county to compete In presenting side over tne senate suungs oiiener man j man up a. tree, iqotung over tne squa!- Slmon has been a "disappointment" and "unsatisfactory." I ask the question be cause it Is such a surprise to me, after the personal knowledge I have of his his tory In that body from a friend in the Geological Survey, who declares that "Jc- etored at our exhibit rooms on strpet. These cralns and grasses were pnthprprt from all over the state e as f. Its resources to the world west and south, therefore thoroughly rep- ( resentatlve; each bundle labeled with the , name of the grower, postofflce address and variety, most of which are medal win ners, and there Is enough to cover all the walla of the proposed exhibit-room. I desire further to say that If I can be 'of any assistance In furthering the object for which this new permanent ex hibit was created. I am at your service, i "HENRY E. DOSCH." On opening the cases referred to by Colonel Dosch much of It was found to have been damaged by Insects, and cannot be used to advantage, but enough r remains to make the gift a valuable one, containing representative types of 'the grains and grasses of the state generally. It must be remembered, however, - that exhibits by each county of all their- im portant products are indispensable to the completion of the Oregon Information Bu reau. The bureau has arranged space for each county to place a detail map and liter ature and samples of Its products of every kind In a space allotted to each county, so that everything touching such, county can any other member of that body, because he Is the best presiding officer among From a Frlend of Mr. Simon. I them." I am told also that "Simon Is PORTLAND. March 6. To the Editor.) the biggest man of hlr size in the Sen- I am not up very much In politics, but I ( ate"; that he la "Industrious, quiet, mod think It right as a citizen to ask The est. wise and extremely Influential In Oreironlan whv the course of Senator " committee work. If tnese wings De true. how can the "news bureau'" other statements of the 'ie also true? Simply, bllng mob of politicians who don't set a!l they cry for. Will The Oregonlan kindly give more than one of Its readers' a bill of the Indictment .against a Senator wha seemed to some citizens a singularly earn est representative of the people who sent him to Washington? ALFRED F. SEARS, C. E.. Worcester Building. City. W. Q. SMITH & CO. Third Floor Washington Building, Are the Leading Wedding and Visiting Card Engravers AND STATIONERS