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IS THE MORNING OREGONJAff, FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1903. WILL NOT BE HASTY New Port of Portland Com mission Meets. ALL FAVOR HOME INDUSTRY Both Boards Realize That Bonds Cannot Be Sold If Any Suspicion, Exists as to Regularity of Organization. The new Port of Portland Commission held Its first meeting yesterday morning; It was purely an Informal affair and to a certain extent was without result, as the board did not organize. The meet ing opened at 10 o'clock In the law office of P. L. "Willis. Those present, besides Mr Willis, were John Drlscoll, Captain Archie Pease, G. B. Thomas. C. F. Adams and C. F. Swlgert. Captain E. W. Spencer was not on hand, which caused much disappointment among those at the meeting. It was understood that Captain Spencer was busy on his boat, which was engaged in bringing over the soldiers from "Vancouver to take part In the Presidential parade. As the other members did not wish to take any im portant action without him, the meet ing was adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. It will be held at the same place, and a decision will be reached whether to organize now or wait until the court acts. The new members are not going to be hasty in their proceedings. They realize as well as the old board that the Port of Portland bonds cannot be sold if there is the slightest irregularity about their organization, and they are prepared to go slow. With two boards undertaking to carry on the work, there would not only be confusion In the operation of the dredges and other apparatus, but an Impression would be created in bond buying circles that wouSd make any business in that line Impossible. These facts were pointed out clearly to the in coming members by Messrs. Swlgert and Adams, who hold over from the old commission. They sought to induce the board to postpone organization until a decision can be obtained from the State Circuit Court on the legality of the law ' creating it. Some of the new men were opposed to any delay in the matter, but were averse to coming to any con clusion in tho absence of Captain Spen cer. The meeting was entirely harmoni ous and all the talk Indicated that the members. If they are allowed to hold ofllce, will pull together for the best In terests of the port. The belief has been quite general among people who have closely watched Port of Portland affairs that the new board Is disposed to undo much that the old board has done. Several of the mem. bers have pronounced opinions on how the business should be conducted, and have openly expressed themselves on the actions of the late board. The criticism has mainly been in the matter of send ing so much work out of tho city. They declare that the dry dock should have been built here, and the dredge-tender John McCraken as well. One of the members, speaking of the tender, said a better boat could have been built here for less money. He says the Mcfcraken has proved a failure from the start, be ing without sufficient power to do the work for which she was principally In tended, tow the dredge Columbia about harbor. He instances the difficulty ex perienced last week in moving the dredge up from Slaughter's, on the lower Co lumbia, when the assistance of a steam boat had to be obtained. When it comes to tending the pipe line, he says, the Mc Craken is useless, as she is too deep to approach the chore closely and at tend to moving the discharge end. The same complaint of sending away taxpayers' money raised in Portland is made in connection with the drydock being constructed at Vancouver. Most of the workmen engaged on the dock ore said to be from Seattle, and much of the money paid them eventually finds its way to the Sound city. "Do you suppose Seattle would come to Portland if she wanted anything in the this liner asked the commissioner. Some fault has also been found bv tho new members with the plans drawn up for the drydock berth at St Johns. They argue that the specifications are too rigid and that no contractor will bid upon the Job without allowing a wide margin to offset any possible future trou ble over the work. The result is that if the site Is prepared on the original lines it will mean paying more for tho work than the taxpayers should be called upon to stand. Another matter In which they criticise the old commission severely is the habit of transacting business of public Import ance and dealing with the people's money behind closed doors. "The new board will hold no star chamber meetings." said one of the com missioners, "it will take no action of any kind without due publicity and It la willing that the public should know how every cent intrusted to it Is spent If I have my way. there will never be a meeting held without the presence of re porters and such of the general public as cares to attend." AMES IS CAUGHT. Alleged Forger Arrested While at AVorJc In Oregon City. A. Ames, the forger, has been appre hended In Oregon City. Detectives Kerri gan and Snow yesterday morning fur nished Chief of Police Burns, of Oregon City, the information which led to Ames' arrest. Ames was formerly an employe of M. L. Crane, a wholesale Junk dealer, at S"0 orth Seventeenth street, and about three months ago forged his employer's name to checks aggregating several hundred dol lars, immediately after which he disap peared. John Rometseh. a saloon-keeper on Alder street was the heaviest loser Careful search at the time failed to find any trace of the missing man. but the detectives several days ago obtained a ckw which led to his arrest Ames has been working for J. Sugar man, an Oregon City junk man. for the past month, and was arrested while at work by Chief Burns. NEARING THE END. Three Day Rally of Oregon Oddfel lows Draws to a Close. After a busy morning session yesterday the Grand Dodge of Oregon Oddfellows proceeded to the election of officers Just before noon. Before the election the bodv considered the matter of building an ad dition to the Odafellows Home, it being phown that the present structure Is inade quate. The matter was referred to a committee, authorized to take final action. The officers chosen yesterdav are: Grand master. Joseph MIeelll. Roseburg; deputy grand master. J. A. Mills. Salem; grand secretary. E. E. Sharon. Portland grand warden. Dr. Byron E. Miller. Port land: grand representative, Robert An drews. Portland. Thej grand lodge will complete its work thlr morning, the principal business re maining being the selection of the next meeting place. More than 1100 members of the order marched In the Roosevelt parade and made a fino showing. This evening the visiting members of the Rebekah As sembly and the grand lodge delegates will take a trolley ride to the I. O. O. F. Home and the Lewis and Clark Fair grounds. The Rebekah Assembly practically com pleted Its work yesterday, although It may be necessary to hold a short session this morning. Astoria was selected for the next meeting place, and May 20 next was fixed as the date. Last evening Baku Kremlin, Imperial Order of Muscovites, held Its regular an nual work meeting at L O. O. F. Temple and Initiated a class of candidates, after which a banquet was served. It is est! mated that 2000 visiting Oddfellows and Rebekahs were In the city during the three days rally. COSTS MORE TO BE MARRIED Xew Law Mulcting Grooms Goes Into Effect. The new law providing for the collection of a marriage license fee of $3 Instead of 52.25, as formerly, went into effect yester day. The object of the change Is to In crease the revenue of tSie County Clerk'B office. The fee covers the Issuance of tho marriage license, the making of the affi davit and the recording of the marriage certificate. The fee received by ministers, priests and others for solemnizing mar riages has not been increased. The usual rate of from $5 to $50, according to cir cumstances and the ability of the groom to pay still prevails. OLD LAWSUIT SETTLED. Owners of Oregon King Mine Com promise With, Contestants. The lawsuit which has been going on In the United States courts for the past two years, involving the possession of the Ore gon King mine, in Crook County, said to be the most valuable gold mine in Oregon, has at last been settled by agreement of tho contestants. The suit was brought by T. J. Brown, the original owner, or one of the original owners of the mine, to recover it from the Oregon King Mining Company, which had acquired possession. The settlement of the dispute was arranged yesterday at the office of Riddle & Abraham, attorneys, by Mr. Brown and Mr. Quealy, president of the company. By the terms agreed to the company is to retain possession of the mine on pay ing Mr. Brown a snug sum.- the exact amount of which has not been given out This will probably result in renewed en ergy in the development of this valuable property. A suit Is soon to be begun In the courts here in regard to the most valuable quick silver mine In Oregon, situated, it is un derstood, some 30 miles from Prinevllle. It was sold not long ago, and the greater part of the purchase price, $o0,000, paid. It Is said, and the payment of a balance of $15,000 was to have been made about two weeks ago. Some trouble arose, and the money was not paid, and the result Is that papers are about ready to bo filed to bring a lawsuit to settle the matter. Articles of Incorporation. Articles of incorporation of the Crofut- McAyeal Company were filed yesterday, in the office of the County Clerk by J. J. Crofut Alexander McAyeal and W. A. Slingerland. capital stock $10,000. Teh ob jects announced are to conduct and carry on a general merchandise, mercantile, machinery and manufacturing business. t Courthouse Open. The Courthouse was open for business yesterday morning, and in the afternoon a deputy was kept on duty In each depart ment but there were few callers. A few people came to pay taxes, a number of deeds and mortgages were filed, and three marriage licenses were issued. The offices could not be entirely closed, as it was not a legal holiday. WILL PLAY AGAIN. Organist's Music In Baptist Church May Soothe the Savage 'Breast. The big pipe-organ of the First Baptist Church will feel again the touch of W. M. Wilder. Pending the action of the music committee upon his resignation, he has consented to play next Sunday. Mr. Wllder's resignation has been in the hands of the music committee for some days. It was thought by all concerned that he had put his resignation Into effect last Sunday, when he telephoned Dr. Alexander Blackburn, the pastor of the church, that he would not be In the organ loft that day. This was at 7:30 Sunday morning, and the music committee had a little more than they wanted to do in finding another person competent to play the huge pipe-organ. Several members of the music commit tee were much incensed at the action of Mr. Wilder in refusing to play on such short notice. Others have remained his friends throughout the struggle, which has almost torn the First Baptist Church into pieces. The music committee met Wednesday evening. The topic of the meeting was, of course, the resignation of the organ ist A majority of the committee decided that the resignation be not accepted, so Mr. Wilder is still the official organist of the church. He was notified of the result of the meeting yesterday morning and consented to play the organ next Sunday. Though Mr. Wilder is still organist of the church, this does not end the diffi culty, some members of the church say. They object to the class of music which he has furnished for the past 11 years, and now that he has taken a part in the dissensions of the congregation they con sider it time to foist him from his posi tion. The 'next business meeting of the First Baptist Church will be held on Thursday evening of next week. Doubtless the res ignation of the organist will form tho prin cipal part of the discussion. At the regular prayer meeting last even ing frequent references were made to the dissension which has embroiled the con gregation. Dr. Blackburn led the meet ing. Expressions of regret for the exist ing state of affairs formed the subject of several prayers. In closing the meeting Dr. Blackburn said: "God will hold responsible those who have caused this trouble. Let the respon sibility be placed where it is due." LOOK OUT FOR HIM. Wo agreed a short time ago to treat any patients a certain man would send us (with our fee). He has no right to uso our name, except recommend people to us. Hearing of his dishonesty, we have no further dealings with him. So we beg the public to beware of any man who claims to be our agent Pay him no money; give no notes or contracts for us. St Louis Medical and Surgical Dispensary. DR. J. H. KESSLER. Manager. Xew Oregon Postmasters. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. May 2L Oregon postmasters were appointed today as follows: , Airlle. Garrett W. Horner, vice Edgar A. Taylor, resigned; Harney, Mary E. Bower, vice Fred Haines, resigned. Washington Kamela, Charles S. Brock way, vice Henry W. Swart resigned; Long Tom, Emma Weyer, vice Madison Canady, resigned; Care. I. McAllister, vice G. O. McGllvray, resigned. Athletes in Good Trim. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, May 2L (Special,) The 'varsity track team will leave Eugene tomorrow after noon for Corvallls. where the athletes will measure strength and skill with the "Ag rics" on Saturday. Trainer Ray put his men through a light practice this after noon, and most of them are in splendid physical condition. RED EYES AXD EYELIDS, Granulated Eyelids and other Ere trouble .cured by Murine Eye Remedy; it don't smart. jaoia Dy au druggists. Meier (8b Frank . i. T T ,,, FT YourSaii Orders Great Continuation of "Memorable Events" Grocery Deptmt. v ; ; i Has everything of the best Peninsular Stoves and Ranges are guaranteed Basement. Lessons in Art Embroidery taught free of charge by an expert. Hammocks and Croquet Sets at moderate prices See them on the third floor. Many new and novel attractions will be seen on the third floor Toy department Refrigerators well constructed at lowest prices Basement. Willamette Sewing Machines are warranted for ten years. 708th FridaySurprise Sale For Today Only at the Price Quoted I afll&C9 A sale of unusual magnitude Values that have never be- wiire3 JUlvJ 15 fore been offered in the ladies' shoe department The best $3.00 Shoes that can be manufactured Every pair the latest m style. Lace Shoes in light and extension soles, patent and fj 1 P kid tip Patent colt, velour calf and vici kid In all sizes and widths Jf JL For today only at the unusually low price of ipmw m mr Special Glove Sale' Solendid onnnrrtinfrv tn ccptire a vprv LOTA J-? t-I- uesiraDie pair or good gloves at a spe cial price. We have to offer you some splendid values at eood nrice reductions. J srfc ..... 'hSz5 Ladies' Lace 6 CL white and gray, all sizes, 50c values, S"&nQ sPecaI at tne extraordinary M iimw iow price or, Vmm,, , Lues' nam Lisle Uloves, 16-button in 'ntfrTi "Mi black nnri whir nnlv ;nr volnac c0 cia) at tne Ladies' PeVrin's Cape Suede Gloves in black, gray, tan and mode, all sizes, regular $2.00 tf i values, special, pair p 1 Ladies P. K. 2-Clasp Heavy Walking Gloves in tan, gray, ox-oiooa ana wnite, special, per pair 3 Great Crockery Specials 60-pc. white semi-vitreous Dinner Set.. $3.89 60-pc. brown or blue semi-vitreous Dinner Sets.. $4.99 5-pc. Chamber Sets, blue, brown or pink decora tions $1.72 1 1 Meier & Frank Company j Meier & Frank Company Meier &. Frank Company Meier &. Frank Company j Meier & Frank Company j CLEVER CROOKS CAUGHT PORTLAND DETECTIVES ARREST SMOOTH PICKPOCKETS. Dy Diligent Work the Public Was Protected From Light-Fingered Gentry. The Portland detectives have established an enviable record during tho past three days, no less than seven of the smoothest pickpockets In the country being among numerous arrests made as the result of clever and dllisent work. "I could not sleep last night," said Chief Hunt yesterday evening. "I had a presentiment that the pickpockets - would prey at will upon the crowds, but I must say that the detectives and officers deserve praise. They have astonished, me and I am proud of them." John King, George Say and J. C. Burt on, three clever pickpockets, were landed in Jail after a smooth piece of work by Detectives Kerrigan and Snow yesterday afternoon at 3:40 o'clock. "When the Presidential train pulled Into the Union Depot yesterday afternoon the two detectives were in the anxious crowd on the alert for "dips" who prey upon the unsuspicious visitors from the coun try round. Messrs. King, Say and Burton and two other strangers were soon spot ted by the officers, who thought their actions suspicious. The suspects crowded Into the thickest crowds, evidently ply ing their light Angers into many pockets, but In spite of the careful vigil of the detectives the strangers could not be de tected at the work. When the parade started the five men were In the midst of the crowd that fol lowed the President's carriage, cr6wdlng and jostling the curious spectators as much as possible. From the Union Depot to West Park and Market streets, the "dips" followed the Presidential carriage, always in the thickest crowds. From the time that they were spotted at the depot the sus pects were constantly within tho sight of the detectives. At West Park and Market King, glanc ing back, saw the detectives, and while they were dressed in ciUzen's clothes the practiced eyo of the thief told him at a glance that he and his partners had been shadowed. The detectives could easily have ar rested the suspects at any time, but wished to catch one of them ha tho act of rifling a pocket. The game was up when King discovered tho detecUvea, and Snow and Kerrigan knew It, and lost no time. Detective Snow soon had the handcuffs on Say and Burton while Kerrigan pursued King., who wa3 endeavoring to make a get-away. "No use," said Kerrigan, as he caught his roan. "You have no right to arrest me," said King. "You didn't see me steal anything. You can't arrest me," and he tried to free himself from the officer's grasp. "I shall take you anyway," said Ker rigan and the trio were soon landed at the Police Station. When searched $34.50 was .found on King; $33.30 on Say, and $33.35 on B.urton. "Divided pretty even,", remarked Cap tain of Detectives Simmons, but the pris oners were silent. The fact that the money was so evenly divided gives the officers strong hopes that they may succeed In putting the three prisoners behind prison bars. On Say was found a light gray- felt hat neatly folded and tucked away In the lining of his coat. Under the rim was a piece of a Colorado Springs newspaper which also leads to the belief that the men have been traveling In advance of the Presidential party during the entire trip. A notebook contained a $2100 total of various amounts which the thief Is supposed to have filched from the pock ets of unsuspicious and curious specta tors at the parades. A black cloth used by the light-fingered knights in picking women's pockets was also among Say's belongings, leading to the lellef that he was the principal operator of the gang. In Burton's pockets a Mexican half dollar was brought to light. Last night Leonard Smith -called at police head quarters and reported having been robbed of 60 odd dollars at the Jefferson street depot yesterday. Among other money Mr. Smith had- a Mexican half- Company Meier 2b Frank Company r ,J. 1 " I aqip . ninuoc ; Moot pair Iow price of, per regular $1.25, old dollar and when the safe Is opened this morning he will look at the com which he claims, if it is his. he can Identify. Mr. Smith Is the proprietor of the Tualatin Lumber Mills and came to the city yesterday morning to see the parade. When he got off the train at the Jefferson-street station he pushed through a dense crowd, and it Is here that he be lieves that his monoy was stolen. The money was In a purse and the theft left the unfortunate owner "stranded" In the city without a cent. Thomas O'Brien and George Wilson, alias "The St. Paul Kid." who were ar rested by Captain of Detectives Sim mons and Detective Joe Day on Tuesday, charged with larceny from the person, havo also "played In hard luck." These men, who are known as two of the smoothest thieves in the country In the pickpocket line, robbed J. D. Dynes, an old soldier, of his pocketbook, and were sent to Oregon City for trial. Foolishly their ball was placed at the low figure of $100 each, which they fur nished, and shortly after left for parts unknown. Detectlvo Fitzgerald, of Tacoma, was in the Portland Police Station when the; young men were brought in, and yester day at tho Tacoma depot, recognized the fugitives as they left the train and im mediately arrested them. James Ryan and Frank Thayer, two expert bunco men, were arrested by De tectives Kerrigan and Snow on Tuesday. Some four -years ago they spent the Summer at the seaside, living by their wits and various grafts. They are known all over the Pacific Coast as two of the cleverest grafters in the country and it is strange that they have passed through other cities without having been appre hended. SECEDE FROM COUNCIL. Plasterem' Union Witlidraivs From . Bnildingr Trades. Has the Plasterers' Union withdrawn from the Building Trades Council, or has It not? Members of the union say that the step has already been accomplished. Officers of the council say nothing of the kind has been done. It is a question of veracity. The reason given by the plasterers for their withdrawal is that the painters' strike la not being managed as they think proper, and that they do not want to be drawn Into the struggle should a general building trades strike be declared. The executive committee of the council met Wednesday evening, and It is under stood that the withdrawal of the Plas terers' Union was submitted at this meet ing. Delegates from other unions deny this, however, and say that nothing of the least importance was brought up at tho meeting. Rumors of one or more unions pulling away from the Building Trades Council have been current .for some time, but no one could be pinned down to any positive statement. Some ten days or more must .elapse be fore It la definitely known whether or not the unions of the city will decide to go on a general strike. A number of the unions meet but once or twice every month, and action of such supreme im portance can only be taken at a regular meeting. It is the general Impression among "union men that a majority of the unions will decline to walk out to aid the painters and carpenters. Despite the pre vious statements of a few radical men, the petition to Invoke' the referendum against the V05 Fair appropriation failed to se cure the necessary number of signatures. "I believe that the general strike prop osition will dlo out just like the, referen dum proposal,' said a bricklayer yester day. One of tho most Influential men In' the Building Trades Council said several days ago that, though he had never favored the Exposition, yet he did not like to see the spito work against it. So there will apparently be little genuine disappoint ment at the failure of the petition. Temple Bctk Israel. Dr. Stephen S. Wise will make a reply this evening to the statement of the Rus sian Ambassador to the United States, Count CasslnL The addr?ss will deal es. pecially with "the political, industrial, re ligious and social status of the Jew In Russia." The services begin at 8 o'clock, and all Interested are cordially invited to be present. Oregon JCldneyTea eliminates all impur-. ltits. It is a. perfect'Sprlng medicine. The Dot Sunrise and Buzz, sold everywhere for $1.00, special for the remainder of this week Wasp Time Clock, one-day lever, nickel plated, special .." Wasp Time Clock, one-day lever, gold plated, special Time Wasp Alarm Clocks, one-day lever, sold everywhere for $1.50, nickel plated, special.. Time Wasp Alarm, one-day lever, gold plated, special The Reveille, double bell alarm clock, special Spasmodic, one-day lever time alarm, sold everywhere for $1.50 and $1.75, special... Reduction in Ribbons Latest Novelty in Ribbon, Dresden Crepe de Chine, 4 inches in width in all the light shades, e -regular 60c values, special, per yard fcrJJC Best Washable Taffeta Ribbon, 4-in wide, in light blue, pink, red, cream, white, maise, turquoise and rose, regular 30c values, special, STATE GRANGE AT HAND ATTEND AXCE WILIi BE LARGEST IX HISTORY OF ORDER. Will Connlrter Education and May Chnnse Haul of Representation Fall List of Delegates. The 30th annual meeting of the State Grange, which opens Its session in Ore gon City next Tuesday morning. May 26, and continues through the 28th. will be the most important gathering held by that body. Attendance will be larger than at former state meetings. B. G. Leedy, state master, says of the ses sion: "There will no doubt be a large num ber of resolutions presented on various subjects. Education In its various phases will no doubt be considered. An effort will be made to change the basis of representation in the State Grange. I anticipate a large and enthusiastic meet ing. Every Indication now points to a very harmonious and agreeable session. The order Is In a splendid condition, both numerically and financially:" Mrs. Mary S. Howard, state secretary, has received a full list of the delegates, as follows by counties: Marlon-J. M. W. Bonney, Mrs. Jeah ette Bonney.- H. C. Fletcher, Mrs. Zella Fletcher. Multnomah John Roberts, Mrs. Ruth Roberts, F. N. Lasley, Mrs. F. N. Las ley.. Polk-J. C. White. Mrs. M. M. White, C. E. Staats. Mrs. C. E. Staats. Tillamook John Sheets, Mrs. Jennie Sheets. Washington O. F. Larson, Mrs. Flora Larson. J. H. Davis, Ida M. Davis, J. B. McPherson, Mrs. Ella McPherson. Yamhill Miss V. M. Olds. Benton Mrs. M. H. Whitby. W. F. Whitby. G. E. Thorp. Mrs. A. Thorp. Clackamas W. H. Holder, Mrs. W. H. Holder, William Beard, Mrs. Louise Beard, H. A. Kruse, Mrs. Rosa Kruse, Charles Zeek, Mrs. Isabell Zeek. Columbia W. A. Young, Mrs. Maud Young, R. N. Lovelace, Mrs. Jennie Lovelace, Frank Peterson, Mrs. Nettie B. Peterson. Coos E. Jenkins, Mrs. Eva Jenkins. Gilliam P. Dyer, Mrs. Mary F. Dyer. Lane J. F. Brewer, Mrs. J. F. Brewer. Linn P. Freerksen. Mrs. Ida Freerk sen, W. A. Cree, Mrs. Agnes Cree, W. H. Bowman, Mrs. Mary Bowman, A. Lewelllng, Mary E. Lewelllng. Chrlstilla School Closing-. Miss Inez L. Murray has closed her school in the pioneer valley of Chris tina, a short distance southeast of Mount Scott, in what is known as the Dear dorff settlement. The district IS No. 99. The schoolhouse was packed with pa trons and a pleasing programme was rendered at the closing exercises. These consisted of declamations, singing, dia logues and music Some of the principal dialogues were entitled "The Asessor," "Advertising for a Hired Girl," "The Spelling Class," "Railway Matinee" and "The Flower Girls" and other enjoyable numbers. Instrumental music was furn ished by J. B. Deardorff. To each pupil Miss Murray gave a beautiful souvenir. Although the night of the entertainment was stormy, many went from Sunnyside, Lents, Harmony, Rock Creek and. Mount Scott. Tho people of the district are proud of their school. The directors are F. H. Reichel. H. C. Ulrich. J. B. Dear dorff, clerk, and J. I. Henderson. New Rallvray on Broadway Street. The Portland Railway Company has commenced work on Its new branch line on Broadway. This branch connects with the main line at the intersec tion of Union avenue. According to the franchise. It will be built to East Twenty-third street. Poles have been distrib uted along Broadway to East Fifteenth street, and about one block of iron has been laid. This new branch will provide ' Irvlngton with another car line besides that of the City & Suburban Railway. Work Is progressing on the Alberta street- branch to the Simon tract and will soon be completed. The Portland Railway Company has secured sl large Meier Sb Great Sale Children's Millinery Beginning this morning-we place on sale a great line of Chil dren's Hats, Bonnets and Caps, reduced to insure a speedy clear ance. Do not overlook this great money-saving opportunity. Here's An Extra Special 150 Young Ladies' and Misses' Fancy Tuscan and Leghorn Hats, at the special low price of '2c $1.18 Send Us pr yd. . quantity of iron for Its new extensions on both sides of the river. East Side Notes. The granite parts of the soldiers' mon ument in Lone Fir Cemetery are being assembled, and will be completed up to the base of the metal figure in the ealy part of next week. When the figure is set in position It will be about 23 feet to the top of the flagstaff the figure will hold. Fidelity Brass Band, A. O. U. W., ex cursion to Seaside Sunday, May 17, was a success in every way- There were 18 coaches In the train, and the SO-ton As toria & Columbia River Railroad locomo tive No. 17 hauled tho excursion to Sea side In a few minutes over four hours. There were nine private cars, Nos. 1 and 2, in charge of Fred McCarver; Nos. 3 and 4, In charge of Charles Ford, De gree of Honor No. 14; No. 5, in charge of Charles H. Piecemeder, Portland Lodge. A. O. U. W.; No. 6. in charge of Fred Stevens, Fidelity, No. 4, A. O. U. W.; No. 7, In charge of W. H. Readey, Fidelity, No. 4, A. O. U. W.; No. 8, in charge of William Kerron, Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company; No. 9, In charge of the, band. The excursion was personally conducted by Fred L. Glfford and W. H. Reader, assisted, by the other members of tho committee. There were about 1200 people on the train. Next month the band will give another excursion to a placo to be an nounced later. FRIEND OF HERMANN. Representative McCleary Speaks in His Favor.v Representative McCleary, of Minnesota, in passing through Portland yesterday, en route for San Francisco, stopped over Just long enough to take part In the exer cises extended to President Roosevelt. Representative McCleary Is a close per sonal .friend of Blnger Hermann, and had' he not been called to San Francisco on personal business would have made sev eral speeches In the state In behalf of Mr. Hermann. In speaking of Mr. Hermann's services both In Congress and in the Land Office Congressman McCleary said: "I' speak for every man who served with him in Congress and for every member of Congress during his service as Commis sioner of the General Land Office, when I say that I am rejoiced to know that Bln ger Hermann has been renominated for Congress. His last two terms as Con gressman were my first two. I found him exceedingly kind and willing to help young members. And his administration of the General Land Office wasv such as to se cure the respect and regard of those who had business with the office. I hope to have the opportunity to welcome him back next Fall to the place In Congress which he filled so long and so welL" MORGAN FINDS A WAY OUT Collection of Antiques to Be. Brought Home as Household" Effects. NEW YORK, May 2L Under the de-! sign, "household effects," J. P. Morgan !. will be able to bring Into this country most of his art treasures that are now j scattered throughout the museums of j Europe, or are in his London house. ( Mr. Morgan has ordered his agents to j gather together all his paintings, bric-a- . brae and antiques, and It is believed j Americans will havo an opportunity of ! seeing one of the finest private collec- tions In the world. These objects of art are appraised at not less than $2,000,000, and had Mr. Mor- ' gan imported them a year ago he would I have been obliged to pay almost $300, 000 as duty. Many of the paintings and smaller antiques have been in Mr. Mor gan's Park Lane house for more than a year, and therefore come under the head of household effects, which are not dutiable. Rare Books of Emerson Sold. BOSTON. May 2L Some rare Emer sonian and other rare books have been disposed of at auction here. The most fntprrt Inp- Is ft coov nf "WnnAa AtV nae Oxenesises," In two volumes, Lon- J uun, 14. a. ii rasuiauuai copy irom Thomas Carlyle to his friend, R. W. Emerson. It brought $103. Next in In terest was Emerson's "Letters amT, so cial Alms," first edition, Boston, 1876, 'for wnicn was paia. Frank Company In the Boys' Clothing Dept. Boys' Washable Sailor Suits, in dark blue and pink cheviots and crash, sizes 3 to 9 years, regular $1.00 values, special, suit 0C Little Boys' Washable Kilt Suits, blue striped chambrays, with embroidered col lar, white braid trimming, blue striped per cale, Russian style, white braid trimming, also linen with white braid trim- Q ming, sizes 2 to 5 years -OC Boys' Blue Flannel Sailor Suits, with black, white or red soutache braid trimming, sizes 3 to 9 years, special, per fl suit p ! O Boys' Long Pants Suits, in all-wool chev iots, brown, gray, green mixtures, sizes 12 to 18 years, special price, $e jf suit P.3-J Your Mail Orders AND THE END IS NOT YET COUNTY "COURT DECLARES SCHNEI DER'S LIQUOR LICENSE VOID. Saloon Man Claim. He Is' Not Com pelled to Prove That Those Who Signed Petition Are Voters. Following a decision rendered about two weeks ago, the County Court has entered an order declaring the liquor license grant ed to Herman Schneider, of Montavllla November 5, 1202, void, and expunged It from the record. Schneider filed a petition containing the names of 133 persons said to be electors residing in Montavilla pre cinct. D. W. Butler, J. N. Hartley and others filed a protest Tecently, contending that Schneider's petition was Insufficient, because only 101 of the names contained therein are legal voters In the precinct. Counsel for Schneider filed a demurrer on the ground that the contestants ought to have remonstrated when Schneider ap plied for his license, and, not having taken advantage of the remedy in this respect provided by law, were prevented from taking any action in the premises. The attorney for Butler and others ar gued that it made no difference that a remonstrance was not filed when Schnei der presented his petition for a license, because if Schneider's petition did not con tain the names of the majority of the vot ers (in the precinct, the action of tho County Court granting the license was a nullity in any case. The demurrer filed by Schneider's coun sel was an admission of this fact for tho purpose of the argument, and as Schnei der's attorney refused to plead further and offer proof that the 135 signers are all electors in the precinct, the County Court declared the license void. Schneider alleges that the names on his petition are all genuine, but he does not think he ought to be put to the expense of bringing in a large number of wit nesses at this late date to prove It. Ho would have to pay the witnesses' fees and mileage. He will Instead cany the case to the higher courts on the legal question Involved. Schneider paid license for a year, $400. and the time does not ex pire for six months. The county still has his money, and he still has the license form issued to him by the County Clerk, and the County Treasurer's receipt for the $400. He will consequently in all prob ability still continue to do business at the old stand. Until the higher courts decide that he cannot. GAS TANK BLOWS UP. One Life Is Lost, Fires Started, and Windows Shattered. NEW YORK, May 21. As a result of an explosion today of five barrels of hydro carbon In the Moothaven yards of the New York Central Railroad, one man is dead and two others are in the hospital suffering from severe burns and other in juries. Property valued at $100,000 was destroyed by the flames. The shock of the explosion was terrific, and the windows- of all buildings within a radius of 300 feet were shattered. The neighbor hood is Inhabited mostly by Italians, and the greatest excitement prevailed. A tank used for the storage of car Il luminating gas blew up, setting fire to everything in the vicinity. Sections of the tank were blown in all directions. An ad jacent building used as a factory was de stroyed, as was a repair shop nearby. The origin of the fire which caused the explosion is not clear. Twelve Injured in Collision. CHICAGO, May 21. Twelve persons were Injured, five of them dangerously and a score of others thrown Into a panic by a collision between electric cars at Thirty-fifth and Halstead streets today. The brakes on one car failed to work. Cattle Quarantine Is Declared! TOPEKA. Kan., May ZL Governor Bailey late this afternoon issued a procla mation fixing a quarantine against cat tle in a number of Western Kansas coun- ties-on account of the Texas itch. This disease has become alarmingly prevalent among cattle in. "Western Kansas.