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THE MOENING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1903. PACjETTE, PAYETTE, Idaho, "May ZL Special correspondence.) The people In this part of Idaho do not lay any large claims on "Nature" having done so much toward the development of the country, but they lay great stress upon -what "man" has done, and "what "rd'an" Is doing and -what "man" intends doing. Since the women have a voice in the government of this state naturally the appellation "man" includes women. The level lands of the Payette Valley -are vast In area, hut in a state of nature are only sage brush plains, ''affording only a limited amount of pasture for cattle or sheep. But the formation of the valley Is such that ex tensive water ditches are carried around the foothills, and this water when carried to the land causes it to Insure crops of hay, grain, vegetables, fruit and flowers, and with the extension of these water systems the country is rapidly settling up and the amount of yearly wealth pro duced has already run Into many figures, and the future looks very bright and promising. A writer in an Eastern mag azine, speaking of this section of Idaho, .says: "Away down in the southwestern portion of Idaho is a wilderness which within the period of a few brief years has-been made" to blosfom into a veritable garden of beauty. From an arid-desert, overgrown with sagebrush, once the haunt of the whining coyote and noisy jackal, it has been transformed, through man's genius, in an almost incredible short time, into a land of sweet-scented flowers, luscious fruits and golden grains, and is of such fertility that It has come to be fondly known as 'the prom ised" land.' Geographically, this delightful locality is designated as 'Payette Val ley.' " The Tovrn of Payette. On the Oregon Short Line Railroad, close to the confluence of the Payette with the Snake River, is located the now thriv ing town of Payette. Its population is estimated at over 1500, while the census of 1S0Q gave It only 614. It Is the trading and shipping center of the Payette Valley, which extends along the Payette River for over 40 miles, and this river valley Is from two to eight miles wide and is now fast becoming, on account of the many irrigating canals being built, a succession of productive farms and delightful homes. So rapid has been the settlement of the country that last year, within a few miles of Payette, no less than 105 new farmhouses were built, and some of them in architectural beauty, imposing ap pearance and size will rival many city residences. And the town of Payette has felt the quickening influence of this set tlement of the adjacent country, and last year over 100 new buildings were erected, and there are many more now in course of erection. This rapid growth of Pay ette has given rise to an ambition, alto- gether laudable, for having the town be come something mere than merely a trading and shipping center of the sur rounding country- As the present pros perity has been attained through the cul ture of the soil in the valley, and its di version Into smaller tracts, so as these divisions continue and the now uncultured portions become productive, the Increased population will make Payette a still more Important town, and with an enterprising class of business men to call the attention of the public to the many advantages cf the Payette Valley, the country will rapidly become settled. Advantages of Irrigation. The Payette River is an unfailing source of supply during the whole year for an abundance of water for irrigation. The raising of crops by Irrigation is said to be more profitable and less liable to fall tires than where dependence Is had on the natural rains in more humid districts. It is conceded that water for man, stock and tho watering of crops Is the essen tial, and has almost entirely to do with good or poor results of husbandry. It Is essential in the humid districts and fully as much so in the arid regions. The one has to take the moisture for the crops as it Is furnished, be It little or much; the other is applied Just as much as is needed, which supply is here ample and now more than sufficient for the lands tributary to the water courses. The water in this part of Idaho is not controlled by corporations, hence there Is no monopoly of the water, as is the case in some irrigated districts, the majority of tho ditches here belonging to the farmers themselves, being what Is known as farmers' corporation ditches. The only cost of the water In such cases is the baro expense of keeping the canal in repair, which Is on an average only about 30 cents an acre annually. "When the possibility of a failure of crops through too much or too little water is impossi ble Jn an irrigated district such as this, with an abundant water supply, then the question of success resolves Itself into tho amount of energy and abllity dlsplayed by the individual. As a conse quence only persons who have sucn in dustry and knowledge are attracted to this district, and It becomes settled with a superior class of people and there is a great diversity of individual ways for making the land return profits to the owner. And it is surprising what a va riety of crops are raised hero on account Of tills individual management of. the soil such as the production of all kinds of lrults, vegetables, cereals, melons, hops, nuts and grasses. In fact, everything that is produced anywhere in the world in a climate similar, and also all kinds of etock and poultry, which are exceedingly profitable. Quiclc RchuHs in Forming. The lands of the valleys here are level, free of timber, excepting a sagebrush, which is easily cleared, and a tract of this soli needs only the hand of man and the application of water to make it blos Bom as the rose and produce all variety of products. This Is not the country which appeals to a lazy man, but it does bring Jesuits to a man of Industry, and he sees the direct returns of his labor each year. The laws of Idaho are extremely liberal to the money loaners, and as a conse quence men with small capital have taken hold of propositions and through the prac tice of economy and the labor of their hands have been enabled to acquire a competence. The sale of lands Is often made upon the payment of only a small portion of the purchase in cash, the bal ance drawing interest for a term of years, and each year the purchaser meet-' ing his payments from tho sale of the products. More Settlers Are Xeeded. One of the best posted and a pioneer res ident of Payette said to the writer: "We have the land here for a population a dozen times greater than at present. This land Is ready to produce abundant and profitable crops Just as soon as the labor of man is placed on It. "What we want is snore people, not people to buy the land end let it He idle, but men to go on the land and till it, TVe want a class of people who are industrious, and they are sure of satisfactory returns for their labor. Men who come to Idaho to settle, who can convince as that they mean to take right hold, can buy land on almost their own terms. Forty acres of our irrigated lands will make any man a good living, and the work of leading the water over the land, while it requires attention. Is not labori ous, and women and children can be of great assistance. A cozy farm home sur aoundod by an orchard and shade trees, with, green lawn and flowers in front and tho family garden behind, and the rich green alfalfa field surrounding all, is such a' pleasing sight that we only ask strangers to visit our valley and let us show these things to cause them to settle among us. And not only does such a farm have attractions, as a beautiful home, but It is a profitable business in vestment. There is a market here for every first-class product of the farm. The housewife with her poultry, the daughter with tho hlves-of bees, the son with the garden, and the father with the Irult orchard and alfalfa, clover or timo "Where thy hay, and the dairy, can each be wage earners and yet reside happily together as one institution. The fruit orchards and clover fields furnish food for the bees, as well as for the poultry. The soil, when supplied with water, grows all kinds of vegetables, the yields being enormous. All kinds of fruit thrive here, the yield being heavy and the quality superior. Apples, pears, peaches, prunes, apricots, nectarines, cherries, quinces, plums, as well as grapes, grow in profusion. Berries also, such as strawberries, raspberries, black berries. Loganberries, gooseberries, cur rants, etc, are exceedingly satisfactory crops, and give returns of from $10) to $500 an acre." For Men of Moderate Mean. There Is one feature of these vast sage brush plains of Idaho which is often over- looked. They are comparatively worthless without water, and even with water, they will not produce excepting by the hand of man. The water must be skillfully led over the land, and too much water Is as bad as too little. One man can properly look after only about 40 acres, and as a consequence this Is to be tho land of small holdings. The land can be purchased and Improved and leased out to a profit, provided a good tenant is secured, but a good tenant soon becomes the owner of his own farm. Unimproved farm land can be purchased for from $30 to $50 an acre, and a payment of only $4 or $10 an acre made; thus the Investment of $300 to $000 would give a person control of 40 acres. The greater part of the labor In Improv ing the land can bo done by the owner in spare time, and the earnings of the yland will meet the payments If they are not too near together, so that at the end of ten years or so a man may own prop erty worth from $4000 to $6000 and have accumulated it through his own and his family's labor. "The Industrious farmer" Is here a synonym of "success." Parents having sons whom they want to give a "start In life" will .learn after Investiga tion that they wlll'be running but little risk in trusting an energetic, industrious son and his wife with $3000 or $4000 thus invested. City Homes In tlie Country. As the country becomes more thickly settled these small tracts of land, each with its family, will attract telephone and electric light lines, and the country resi dence have the conveniences and comforts of the town house. A great many people can see that there are profits in farming, but they shrink from being isolated and alone and the fact that by purchasing these tracts of irrigated lands they are surrounded by pleasant neighbors Is an attraction, and the class of persons who are settling on these rich valley lands of the Payette River believe in getting some enjoyment in life as they go through It. as well as the accumulation of wealth While, however, tho opportunities here for obtaining a home are very favorable for persons of some moderate means, I would not advise any one to locate with only just sufficient money to make the first partial payment on the land. They might come out all right, but the chances are against their doing so. They should have a sufficient amount of "working cap ital" In addition to what they have in vested to carry them through. Xevrspnper Men Are Cordial. Wherever I have traveled as a corre spondent of The Oregonlan In Oregon, California. Washington and Idaho, I have been very generally courteously treated by newspaper publishers, they recogniz ing the fact that an . exploitation of their town and surrounding country, through the columns of a paper having the circula tion and standing of The Oregonlan is as much advantage to them from a financial standpoint as that of any other business man. Here at Payette I met with an ex ception, and upon Inquiring among the business men I learned that there was dissatisfaction with the local paper and they expressed a desire for an opposition. A live local paper Is a necessity in every town, and generally receives a liberal support, but In the absence of such a paper, encouraging an opposition Is not always the best plan of prudence, but rather a change of ownership. There is a limit to the patronage of a community. andUo'ne good local paper is 'better than two poor ones, and Is less apt to divide a community against itself. Plenty of Vacant Land. It is not my intention to misrepresent in the least particular the conditions which exist In this part of Idaho, and when I state that there are vacant lands to be had for the taking I am stating the truth, and yet it Is liable to deceive some one unless I append an explanation. On the line of railroads here can be seen thousands of acres of good land,' which, is still unclaimed by any one, but it has not water and consequently will not raise profitable crops. There Is one way to ac quire title, and that is under the home stead law, but for a person to file on this land, erect the necessary buildings, and. put m a crop Is an expensive undertak ing, if the land is to remain without a water supply. I was shown several home- IDAHO Irrigation Is Making Vast and Wonderful Changes. stead filings on land which will soon have water supplied by the Government or private ditch companies. The land costs nothing, but it will cost from $10 to $20 an acre to secure the right to use water. As soon as these water ditches are in actual operation the land at once becomes pro ductive and valuable. The Government is contemplating some irrigation" projects which will cost millions of dolars, but when the water rights are sold the Gov ernment receives all the money back again. It will also be learned by Inquirers and seekers after homes that Improved lands with alfalfa fields growing and orchards and substantial homes, fences and bams are selling for from $100 to $300" an acre, and are good investments at those fig ures. A great many persons have come to this BEAUTIFUL PAYETTE LAKE, IDAHO, TEN" MILES LOXG, SOURCE OF THE PATETTE state on account of improving their health. I met a carpenter who Informed me that one year ago his health was very poor, he was unable to work, and really thought he would not live to get over the Rocky Mountains. In one month after reaching here he was able to go to work and has not lost a day since on that account. "While I have done well finan cially," he said, "it was Idaho's reputa tion for healthfulness that brought me here, and I am glad I came." "What Payette Wants. For a distance of a dozen miles from the town there are small farms, one after the other, and about 5000 acres have been set In young orchards. It would be a pay ing investment to put in an electric line from Payette to New Plymouth, a total distance of about 12 miles. Along this line are already settled about 2000 people. Be sides the passenger travel there would be the transportation of fruits, vegetables, eggs, milk and butter, and the business vill continue to increase. A water power can be secured about three miles ,f rom Payette, where a large water ditch makes a drop of 2S feet Into the river. Payette has no water works nor electrid lights, but a franchise has been granted to a company here for electric lights, and there is talk that the city will put in its own water system. An urgent need of the town is a commercial hotel, of brick, on a convenient business corner. Stock would be taken by local capitalists here if some one would take hold of such an enterprise. Payette has no steam laundry. A wool scouring-house and a -woolen mill is wanted, also a fruit evaporator, a cider and vinegar factory, a bakery, a box fac tory and a tile .factory. What Payette Already Has. In the line of manufacturing there are sawmills, a flouring mill, two creameries, a planing mill, a cannery and a preserv ing works. A sawmill with a yearly ca pacity of about 20.000,000 feet is now being built. The cannery here in which Messrs. Ramey and Owens are the moving spirits will commence operations next month. The contemplated output, based on con tracts let, is CQ to 70 tons of peas, 550 tons of tomatoes, 10 tons of string beans, 5 tons of navy beans, 7$ tons of squash, and 50 tons of various kinds of fruit and berries. This cannery has cost about $15, 000. In the line of business are 5 mer chandise stores, 1 grocery, 2 hardware stores, 3 furniture stores, 1 confection ery store, 1 racket store, 3 saloons, 9 churches (Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Dunkard, Presbyterian, Christian, Bap tist, Episcopal and Adventlst), 2 barber shops, 3 drug stores,. 3 blacksmith shops, 2 livery stables, 2 hotels, 1 restaurant, 2 public halls, 2 lumber yards, 2 lawyers, 4 real estate firms, 4 doctors, 2 dentists, 1 photo gallery, 2 butcher shops, 1 harness shop, 2 banks. 1 milliner, 1 tlnshop, 3 nurseries, 1 newspaper, 2 second-hand stores, 2 telephone systems, 1 bicycle re pair shop, 1 tailor, 1 Jeweler, 2 brickyards, 1 public school building, which cost $15,000, with 7 teachers, 3 water ditches. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Robbers rifled the safe of a bank at Vista. Minn., of $4500. The Indianapolis Morning Star, a 1-cent dally newspaper, will Issue Its first.paper Saturday. Ex-President Cleveland has leased what is known In Tyringham, Mass., as the Sweet house. The Mississippi Capitol building, erect ed at a cost of $1,000,000. was formally dedi cated yesterday. Tho Carthusians, who were recently expelled from France, have purchased lona Island. Hebrides. The Columbia students who are to climb Mount McKlnley with Dr. Cook have left New York for Seattle. The great state pawnbroking establish ment at Rome has been gutted by fire, and damage of $2,400,000 done. The eighth annual convention of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers opened at Baltimore yesterday. Fire In a New York furniture factory and silk mill, at 25 to 35 West Fourth street, caused a, loss of $50,000. John W. Hobb, of Newark, N. J., has been arrested for securine a. loan, from a New York bank upon a false state ment of assets. Final steps have been taken towards a settlement of the award of ?t 000, 000 by the arbitration committee in the case of El Triumfo. an American corporation, whoso franchises were adjudged invalid by the Salvadorean government. . MILWAUKIE COUNCIL. Citizens "Will Give the Jfevr Officers a Banquet JS'ext Satarday Xigkt. The new Council of Mllwauk'le held Its first meeting in "Woodmen of the World Hall Tuesday evening to organize for business. All the Councllmen C. Kerr, G. Keller. James E. Reed and J. O. Roberts were present. Mayor "William Shlndler presided. There were a few spectators present. Mayor Shlndler made a few re marks pertaining to the work of the Council. He then appointed the follow ing committees: Finance committee C. Kerr, James E. Reed, O. J. Roberts. Fire and water O. J. Roberts, G. Kel ler, C. Kerr. Streets and public property James E. Reed, G. Keller, O. J. Roberts. Health and police G. Keller, C. Kerr, James E. Reed. There were Just enough committees . to give each Councilman a chairmanship. No further business was transacted. The next meeting will be held Thursday evening, June H, when active work will probably be commenced. The present Council Is pledged to one thing only, and that Is to undertake to remove the powder-houses on the Southern Pacific rail way within the city limits. Under section 22 of the new charter the Council has power to regulate the storage of powder. It Is expected that ordinance No. 1 will be aimed at the depositories, when the fight will commence. The powder-houses have been there a long time, and their owners may make a hot fight to remain. They are the principal powder depositories near Portland. Mayor Shlndler said: "The only thing wo were pledged to was to fight the powder-house3. Since the elec tion the opposition has agreed to support our work. It was charged before election that the first thing we would do would be to license a saloon, but such is not the case. We shall try to pull together to build up Mllwaukle." A banquet will be given In Woodmen of the World Hall Saturday night by citi zens of Mllwaukle in honor of the offi cers of the new city government. All are invited. Several short speeches will be made. v Goble Railroad Leases Property. ST. HELENS, Or., June 3. The Goble, Nehalem & Pacific Railway Company has leased Its properties to the Columbia Tim ber Company, Including all lands, rail ways, telephone and telegraph lines, for the consideration of $1500t annually. The latter company Is the largest shipper of logs and poles In Columbia County, the product going principally to California points. The logging railway, which Is a broadguage affair, substantially built, is being gradually extended from Goble toward the Nehalem country. Purchase of Large Timber Tract. ST. HELENS. Or., June 3. (Special.) A deed has been filed in the County Clerk's office conveying nearly 2000 acres of timber land from M. J. Kinney to H. L. Calvin for the consideration of JS2.500. Mr. Calvin is a resident of MarnhlacJ, and is one of the County Commissioners of Columbia County. He is extensively engaged In the logging business, and is noted for operating a tramway to shoot the logs down the mountain to the Col umbia River. Miss Ware's Arrest Unexpected. EUGENE, Or., June 3. (Special.) News of the arrest of Miss Ware In Portland was unexpected here. Many had formed the opinion that since there had been so much delay since the first information no action was to be taken against her, and that she would possibly escape without arrest. "When she returned from Cali fornia it was quite generally believed she would not be brought to trial for any misconduct of office. Developments are awaited here with some Interest. VERY LOW RATES EAST. O. It. X. Offers Big Indacexnent to Travel Long-Time Limit and Stopover. Many Portland and Oregon people no doubt will take advantage of the very low round-trip excursion rates to the East offered by the Oregon Railroad & Naviga tion Company, the following being the fig ures from Portland: Chicago, $71.50; St. Louis, $67.50; Peoria, $59.25; Cairo (III.). J72J5; Memphis (Tenn.), $73.50; New Or leans, $S5.35; Kansas City, St. Joseph, Atchison. Leavenworth, Omaha, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, St. Paul, Minneapolis, all $60. Dates of sale: June 4, 6. 24, 25. 26. 27. 2?. 29. 30; July 15, 16; August 25, 26. Limit: Going, ten days from date of sale; return, SO days from date of sale. Stop over privileges will be allowed within limit In cither direction west of Missouri Rlvr or St. Paul. For particulars, ask at O. R- & N. ticket office. Third and "Wash ington, streets. Portland. BUILD ON STARK-STREET JOSEPH BUCHTEIj suggests xew SITE FOR, BRIDGE. City Owns Approaches and Coraplf - cations Wltk Street-Car Compa nies Might Be Avoided. Since the ejection Joseph Buchtel, who was one of the men who started the move ment which" resulted In the building of the Morrison-street bridge, calls attention to the fact that the city owns the two ap proaches on Stark and Washington street, and that a bridge on that street would be even more central than on Morrison street. While the suggestion of Mr. Buchtel Is interesting, it is Improbable that the pro posed new bridge could be built at Stark RIVER, street, instead of at Morrison street under the present bill. Mr. Buchtel said yes terday: "Stark street is certainly the place for the new, wide bridge. The street is more central than Morrison, and a bridge at that point would present far lees obstruc tlon to navigation in the Portland harbor than at Morrison street. It would connect with the Base Line road, and would be about midway between the Madison and Burnslde-street bridges. It could be built dbrectly at right angles with the currents of the Willamette River, which of Itself? Is a great consideration. When we first commenced talking bridge I went to the owners of the Stark-street ferry and wanted them to build a bridge on that street, as we then considered it was best and most central, but they would not listen. Of course, we failed to secure that street as the site for, the bridge, and we took Morrison as the next best location. I don't know whether a change of loca tion of the bridge could be made by which the new bridge could be erected at Stark street, but I believe -that It would be a good thing for both sides of the river. It would be central o both sides. Owners of tho property on East Stark street are ready to fill up the elevated roadway be tween Union avenue and the river and lay down a fine pavement if they can get the new bridge. This has never been done on East Morrison street, although a few shovelfuls of dirt has been deposited un der the elevated road on that street dur ing the past 15 or more years since the Morrison-street bridge has stood. Build on Stark street. There would be no street car leases on the "bridge or railway ap proaches to condemn, nor would the pub lic be Inconvenienced during the construc tion of the new bridge. The bridge on Morrison street could stand until the new one was completed when it could be con demned andv removed. Then all street car companies that want to use the bridge would have to come to the city. The city paid $45,000 for the Stark-street ferry and approaches. Both are open and un obstructed. Why not use them and avoid complications and delays with the street car companies? I believe further that a consensus of opinion would favor a new location. On the East Side it Is true the city owns the approach at the foot of East Washington street, old L, but it could be exchanged for the approach on East Stark street. "When a survey of the currents of the river are made, the location of Madison and Burnslde-street bridges shown, and the effects on the river channel indicated to the War Department, there may be some difficulties in the way yet to be overcome. I am told that the piers of ilorrlson-street bridge have caused" shoal ing of the river, and especially on the East Side, and everybody knows of the difficulties ships have had to get through the draw." WOOD3IEX MEMORIAL DAY. Exercises Will Be Held In. Lone Fir Cemetery Xext Sunday Afternoon. Memorial day for Woodmen of the World will fall on next Sunday. All camps and circles of the city have ap pointed committees to arrange for monu ment unveiling ceremonies, which will take place In Park block In Lone Fir cemetery, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. If all members of Portland camps and circles of Women of "Woodcraft turn out on that day there would be over 3500 of the former and 1500 of the latter. The camps which will take part are as follows , Al blna, 3Jo. 191; George Washington, No. 261; Prospect, No. 140; Portland, -No. 107; Webfoot. No. 65; Multnomah, No. 77; Earning Money Sunnys'lde. No. 319; Montavllla, No. S3.. Mount Tabor, No. -316; Prosperity, No. 386; Circles. Women of "Woodcraft,. Astra, No. 152; Mount Hood, No. 151; Oregon, No. 171; Portland. No. 55; Juanlta, No. 275; Arbutus, No. 273; Montavllla, No. 340; No rn ah. No. 501; Royal, No. 52S. With the uniform rank In camps and guards of the circles a fine showing will be made this year. Captains of the uni form ranks are as follows: William North, A. Woelm, J. B. Barnes. A. M. Brown. H. J. Hayes J. C. Jones. E. R. Raymond, P. H. Kramer, B. E. Long necker, Roy A Nichols: captains of the guard of circles J. P. Ellis, Alta Monroe, M.' Torgler. J. P. Fullman, Mary Par sons. Ida B. Stejnegger, Sarah Hess, Ad dle Olsson, J. C. Jones. Yesterday the following order was sent out to each captain: Portland, Or.. June 2. 1903. General Order No. 1. Headquarters First Regiment "Uniform Rank. Third District. W. O. W.: Regiment will on June 7. 1903, at 1:30 o'clock, form on Twelfth street with axes and -white gloves. south of and richt of line restlns on "Wash ington street. First Battalion reports to Major North, form ing on west side of Twelfth street. Second Battalion reports to Major Bradley forming on east side of Twelfth street to act as es cort to officers of -the day. and the several camps, of Portland, to attend memorial serv ice at Lone Fir cemetery. By order of Attest: COLONEL J. a JONES. J. L. WELLS, Commanding. Adjutant. The circles will Join the procession at about East Alder and East Eighteenth streets in the march to Lone Fir ceme tery. CAR TRACKS TO SECOND FERRY. Portland Railway Company May Ex tend Line to Foot of Russell. The establishment of the second ferry for Alblna will probably mean that the Portland Railway Company will extend its line on Russell street to a connection with the ferry. A committee laid this matter before the management of the company some time ago, and was given a favorable answer. - The object of this .line would be to secure close connection with the Exposition grounds for the people of Alblna and the Peninsula. Tho Alblna Improvement Association figured on getting the second ferry In operation Just before the exposition opens. Until then the present ferry, W. S. Ma son, at Alblna avenue, can do the busi ness, but would be overwhelmed two years hence. It will take time to secure the approaches on both sides of the river. and probably $30,000 of the $50,000 voted will have to be devoted to securing them. S. Connell, president of the Improvement Association, thinks that if a ferry Is put In operation Just before the Exposition opens. It will be in time to relieve the present ferry. The first movement will be to secure the landings. Sandy Storekeeper Injured. C. L. Idleman. of Sandy, a brother of C. M. Idleman, was severely Injured yes terday morning. The accident happened at the intersection of East Morrison and East Water streets. Mr. Idleman has store at Sandy and was In Portland after a load of goods. He drpve across Morri son, bridge, and when approaching East Water street his horses became unman ageable by a check rein becoming un tangled. They dragged the wagon for ward -rapidly when the forewheel struck a post at the street Intersection, causing the wheel to collapse. Mr. Idleman was thrown out and a large part of the load fell on him. Hewas rescued from beneath the load and removed to the Good Samarl tan Hospital. Mr. Idleman was severely bruised and cut on the face and his back sprained. His injuries will likely confine him for some time. . Suffered Concussion of Brain. Mrs. James Olllver, of Mllwaukle, who was severely Injured by falling from t light wagon last Friday, Is slowly recov erlng. She is still confined to her home and suffering from her fall. The spring seat she was occupying settled and she was thrown out over the wheel, alighting on her head with great force. Beside the injury on her head, the muscles of her back, sides and neck were strained. For a lew days it was feared that she might not recover, but yesterday there was a change for the better, much to the relief of her husband and friends. East Side Notes. The Portland Railway Company Is de livering 60-foot steel rails for the Sunny side extension from the Intersection of East Burnslde and Tenth streets. The company will soon commence active work on that extensive branch on Its East Side system. The Mllwaukle Real Estate and Im provement Association held a meeting Monday night. F. H. Lechler Is presi dent, William. Shlndler vice-president, and J. W. Grasley secretary. At this meeting several sales of 'property were re ported In Mllwaukle, and It was said that Improvements are to follow. The asso ciation Is working to promote home building there. Scalded by Boiling: Lard. OREGON CITY, Or., June 3. (Special.) Peter Kloostra, an employe in a local meat market, was badly scalded by boil ing lard yesterday afternoon. A double dipper, with which he was handling the boiling grease, exploded, throwing the lard all over his face and shoulders. Looking; for Artesian Water. KLAMATH FALLS, Or.. June 3. (Spe cial.) Funds are being subscribed In Al kali Valley, KJamath County, to sink an experimental well for artesian water. Dr. Van Dyke's Possesses the createst virtues as a stimulant, nerve tonic and regulator of the intestinal system. PurcaUTes give only temporary relief, but Dr. VAN DYKE'S HOLLAND BITTERS absolutely cures CONSTIPATION Its action Is mild and gentle and Its taste most pleasant. Taken half wineglass of VAN DYKE before each meal. It will give you an appetite, cure dyspepsia- and kindred troubles and build up the entire system. AT ALL FIRST CLASS PLACES FLEGKENSTEiH-MAYER GO. - Dlsfriiiiters PORTLAND, OREGON n s Work and Money! Both saved by twin PEARL1NE with 6ut rubbing. Rubbing means unhealthy work: no time to yourself: no comfort in washing. Less rubbing means less wearing, scraping, tearing; fewer clothes to buy; economy. Save your health, yoir strength; wo.sh in. a. g-uila.bl9, womanly way;- and while doing this, you're " 497 BEXRS Famous the World Over Fully Matured. Order from Fleckenstein-Mayer Co. Hospitality's Cheer In all social cheer hospitality's motto is: The Best for the Guest The auperb quality of Hunter Whiskey makes It the first sought and the first bought. ROTHCHIKD BROS Portland, Or. Rheumatism GOUT Indigestion AND ALL BLOOD DISEASES quickly and permanently cured by MEDICAL LAKE TABLETS Dropped in cold water these tablets produce a delicious, sparkling, effervescent drink, immediately thirst-quenching and permanently stimulating. Better than Lithia. Not a physic. 85c. a Bottle, at Drug- Stores. Indian Head Brand, the Onlr Genuine. MEDICAL LAKE "SALTS MFG. CO., 150 rlassa St.. New York, and Spokans.TVasb. FOR SALE BY NICHOLS & THOMPSON. 128 RUSSELL. LAUE-DAVIS DRUG CO.. 175 THIRD ST. COTTEL DRUG CO., 574 FIRST ST. B. F. JONES & CO.. FRONT AND GIBBS. S. G. SKIDMORE & CO.. 151 THIRD ST. FRANK NAU. HOTEL PORTLAND. O. P. S. PLUMMER, 263 THIRD. GRADON & KOEHLER. 1ST AND MAIN. A. W. ALLEN. 16TH AND MARSHALL. ROWE & MARTIN. SIXTH AND WASH. WATTS & MATTHIEU. 275 RUSSELL ST. C. GEE WO The -Great Chinese Doctor . is called great bo cause his wonderful cures are so well known throughout the United States, and because so many people are thankful to him for saving their lives from OPERATIONS He treats any and all diseases with Sowerful Chinese erbs, roots, buds, bark and vegetables, t'uat are entirely un- uTedTcal science in this coun knuvtu try and through the use ol inese Harm less" remedies: hls Wir i h. action ol over ow Kuiiia that be baa Successfully used in different diseases. He guarantees to cure catarrh, asthma, lung troubles, rheumatism, ner vousness, stomach, liver, klaneys. female trouble and all private diseases. Hun dreds of testimonials. Charges moderate. Call and see him. CONSULTATION FREE Patients out of the city write for blank and circular. Inclose stamp. ' Address THE G. GEE WO CHINESE MEDICINE CO. 253 Alder St., Portland, Or. Mention this paper. Jcott's Santal-Pepsin Capsules A POSITIVE CURE For Inflammation or Catarrh of the Bladder and Diseased Kidneys. No care so pay. Cnrea quickly and Perma nently the front cases of Gonorrhoea and Gleet, no m&tterothOTrlong stand ing. Absolutely harmless. Sold by dm Exists. Pries 91.00, or by mall, postpaid, JLCO , 3 boxes , $2.75. THE SANTAL-PEPSIN CU., BEU.EFONTAINE. OHIO. ZiAUE-DAVIS DRUG CO.. Portland, Or. Biz 6 ts a non-BoIacnod remedy for Gonorrhoea, Gleet, a por matorrb.ee a, Whites, unnatural dis charges, or any lnflammv tion of mucous men; lTHiEvMSCHEW6H.C8. branes. Son-astringent or sent la plain wrapper, fer exeress. -sreeafd. tat 91.68. or 3 feattlM, $2.73. - fumy. 7 'ttosa7i.' KSU Mt u ftrUtut. Gstt