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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 9, 1905)
THE MU-KJNliXU- UKJSGOyiAK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 190& It Hones not iimd Oregon Farmers Are Not Likely to Be Frightened by the Bears. NATURAL COURSE OF PRICES Study of Quotations for Ten Years Will Show That Values Have Averaged Highest in the 3Iidwinter Months. From the iews expressed by hopgrow ors wJw have been In the city recently and from the talks that buyers have had with those "who arc now harvesting their crops. It seems that a much firmer feel lag prevails throughout the state than was sapposed. Hardly a hop fanner can b found who does not declare his faith ta the future of the market. Whether this is due to the poor showing made by many of the oarly-plcked yards or because the growers arc financially Independent aad will hold their crops until they know to a certainty where the market will go, cannot bo told. The fact remains that the growers, as a olass, are putting on a firm front. Picking Is Under Way. Picking is under way in most of the small yards, but the big growers generally wilt not begin until Monday morning. It Is said that tho hops in many sections arc not fully matured yet, and growers who have crowds of pickers on hand are oly giving them enough employment now to keen them from dispersing. A slight orror was made in the statement yestor day morning regarding tho results at the MeCormlck yard at Woodburn. Mr. Mc Oormlck has SO acres of hops, and is only getting 65 boxes to the acre this year, wher he got 100 boxes last year. The bears In the hop market are trying to impress upon the growers, In their ef forts to Induce them to sell tholr crops art-, that when the market once fairly opens, nothing can stop its downward oottrse. This certainly has not been the ktstory of the hop markot in the past. A careful study of prices that have ruled in the height of the hop season for the las tn jrwg will convince growers that hops soil at the highest prices in the mid Winter months. In fact, the course of the market in that time has been steadily upward until Now Years. Soon after the turn of the year the market would go off on the other tack, and prices would grad ually decline until they struck the lowest levol In hop-picking time. Tho buyer who assorts that history will not repeat Itself this year Is not likely to have much of a folio wing. Avcrago Midwinter Prices. The hop markot prices quoted In this paper for ton yoars show that the aver age quotation in midwinter has been shout S cents higher than at tho time picking bogan. The greatest advance has been on or ribout October 1, whon all orop figures were practically In. Then for four months the market would creep upward. The average hop prices In the Orogon market during this porlod have been as follows: On September 1, at the commencomnnt of picking, 11.8 cents; on September 20, when harvest was prac tically over. 14.4 cents; on October 1, 15.4 cents; on November 1, 16.5 cents; on De cember 1, 16.1 cents; on January 1, 16 coats: on February 1. 16.6 cents; on March 1. 18.7 cents. This same price movement Is found in yoars when prices climbed as high as 31 cents, as well as when 7 cents w the top mark. In the meantime the market is dull and almost stagnant, but growers are not worrying on that account. This is proved by the difficulty which dealers Aad in filling the few orders that are oomlng in. Prlvato advices received yesterday from the outside contained no new de velopments. Two dlspatchos from New York eontainod estimates on the crop of that state, one. at 30,000 and the other at bales. A cablegram said the Sngllsh crop is rotting with mold and It is doubtful if over two-thirds of it will be harvested. Yield in Sacramento Valley.. In an interview with tho Sacramento (Jnlon, A. H. Dono-an, a well-known Healer Is quoted as saying that this season's hop yield in the vicinity of Booramento will oxceed that of last year by about 2900 bales. He bases this statement on the fact that there are some 22 acres of new hops. The old fiokls will fall considerably short, but he thinks the new acreage will much more than offset the deficiency. Tho same oondltlons, Mr. Donovan --says, apply to Sonoma County. Being asked his opinion as to the prices that will prevail when the new crop of hops is harvested, Mr. Donovan said: "Just now the market Js quiet, but there is an Increasing inquiry as to oarly shipments. This I consider an lndloatlon of a shortage of 1904 hops In the hands of the brewers. The mar ket is as yet in an unsettled condition, but It Is safe to say that prices for the new orop will open at between 14 and 26 cents a pound. "Vory few. If any, Sacramento grow ers will entertain any offers under 16 oonts. However, everything depends on the market in England, for the hop market Is regulated in London. The season there Is later than here, and we must wait for developments." HARVEST IX LINN COUNTY. Output "Will Bo Fully as Largo as Expected. ALBANY. Or., Sept. 8. (Special.) Hops In Linn County are holding up to the fondest expectations of growers. After nearly a week s picking in tne yarns around Albany, the statement is made by a prominent grower that the output of Linn County's hopyards nor the 1905 sea son will be fully as largo as promised early in the Summer. The hops that are usually developed on the lower branches by the Summer rains are missing this year. Likewise, the long arms which the vines run'out during the Summer months, and which annually bear many pounds of hops, are not to be counted on this year. But these little deficiencies aro offset by a crop of well- developed and sound berries on the body of the vines. In the yards of J. B. Cooper, of Inde pendence, which are located barely out side the corporate limits of Albany, pick ing has been progressing all this week, and the yard boss stated today that hops were entirely up to early estimates. The shortage In one section" of the Cooper yards Is made up In another, thug bring ing the average upv to par. This condi tion seems to be true In other yards In Linn Count. From the offices of Kola Nelss, manager of the Albany Brewing Company, and one of the largest hopbuyers In the Valley, comes the report that Linn County's out put for the season will foot up the early estimate of 2300 bales. This Is an In crease of about 800 or 400 bales over the ISM crop, due to- increased acreage In the county. Mr. Nelss is a very large hopgrower. owning and being Interested In some of the largest hopyards In Linn, Benton and Polk Counties, and he does not view the situation from the point of a buyer only. His figures, however, are substantiated by estimates made by other prominent growers. All admit that re ports from other counties indicate a great falling off m Oregon's output, there being possibly a decrease of 30 per cent from the early estimates since picking began; but all agree that Linn County will hold up to the early figures. LANE COUNTS CROP. Growers Begin Picking Early as a - Measure of Safety. EUGENE, Or., Sept S. (Social.) The hopplcking season has begun in most of the yards In this vicinity, some having begun as early as last Monday. It is ad mitted by all that It is a little early, but fear of damage by delay usually urges growers to begin earlier than they really would like to. The condition of the crop in this vicinity is probably better than almost anywhere else. There has been less indication of injury here than In most places all Summer, and during the past month the hops have been coming on better than was expected. Nearly all the yards expect a fair average yield, while come report the heaviest they ever had, only a few reporting short crops. Com pared with last year. It is probable that if the crop is all saved there will be in this county from 500" to 1000 bales more than last year, and possibly even more than that. The quality of the hops will not be up to that of last year. This is on account of the hills not all starting together last Spring, so that In every yard there are now ripe hops and green ones side by side and all mixed together. This lack of uni formity In ripeness will put the crop be low last year In grade. As for lice or other damage, there is no fear on that line, tho only menace now being the weather. With good weather for two weeks the crop will practically all be saved. Bains might be the cause of ruin, but such continued rains as would be necessary for that aro not expected. POOR YIELD IN CLACKAMAS Crop Will Bo From a Half to a Third Less Than Last Year. OREGON CITY, Or.. Sept. 8. (Special.) Hop-picking has begun in the south end of the county, and, while no definite in formation has bean received. It Is known that the yield will not equal expectations. It will be from a half to a third loss than last yean Mr. Pressey, of the West Side, reports that a largo yard belonging to a China man in his icinity that last yoar pro duced nearly 60,000 pounds of hops will this year yield not to exceed 40,000 pounds. Reports from othor sections promise about the samo proportion of a crop. Good Results in Benton County. CORVALLIS. Or., Sept. S. (Special.) Hop-plcklng is progressing very favorably in all the yards In the vicinity of Cor vallls. In most Instances growers report a better yield than was estimated before the picking began. This is notably true In the Ireland yard, whore a yield of a ton per acre is being realized in the old portion. It Is also true in tho Osburn yard, where both quantity and quality ex ceeds estimates. Average Crop In Douglas County. ROSEBUBG, Or., Sept. 8. (Special.) Hop-picking in Douglas County Is Just beginning, and In some yards will not open until Monday. Thore are about 220 acres of land devoted to the hop industry in this county, and this year's yield prom ises to be fully up lo tho average crop. No sales are yet reported. I CARD -SIGNING AND HAND -RAISING OF NO VALUE. Dr. Wilson Declares Emphatically Against Certain Methods o Evangelists at Conversion REFORM THEME F KILLFERTHER General Discusses Democratic Party Tendencies He Does Not Approve.- MAKES CLEVER DIAGNOSIS "Evangelists who come around with card-slgning and other forms of easy salvation, bringing into the church half converted people, are the worst enemies God Almighty hag in this world." de clared Dr. Clarence True Wilson, pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal Churoh. In a rousing address before the first annual convention of the East Side District Ep worth League at University Park last night. "People brought into the church by these means are ready for fair, festival and oyster supper religion and service, and nothing else. The very worst enomy of God is such an evangelist,' continued Dr. Wilson. His remarks in this respect were roundly applauded by the packed house that greeted him. "How to House and Hold the Young" was Dr. Wilson's subject, and he said that the church must lay burdens of re sponsibility upon the Epworth League hosts if it desired the best results from them. In turn, he said, the organization, specially equipped to work wonders, must co-operate with the mother organization. Any League chapter, he said, that failed to uphold the pastor, failed of its duty, as it had the power to assist him and make him successful. "The crisis which determines human life," said Dr. Wilson, "comes In early life. Alexander, tho Great lived to the age of 33. 3ut conquered the entire known world; 'ThanatopBle,' Bryant's greatest poem, was written when he was aged IS; Daniel Webster, at 25, astounded New England by his profound knowledge of law: Bishop Asbury plantod American Methodism at the age of 16; Christ com pleted his earthly career at 33. "The church must get back to first principles." said Dr. Wilson, In closing. "She xnuet teach radical conversion, such as she taught In olden times: card-signing, the raising of the hand and other contrivances, arranged to make the way of salvation easy, must be trampled under foot If Methodism ever gets back to first place as leader of world evangelism. If the Epworth League does Its duty, and the church hers, there will be no more agitation about It being 'a spent force.' " Today election of officers will occur, and business will be finished. Tonight Rev. T. B. Ford; pastor of Sunnyslde Church, will deliver an address and will vigorously defend the Epworth League against ad verse criticism recently heaped upon It by some who claim to believe it has out lived its usefulness. BEACH BATE REDUCED. Three DeUr for Rorad Trip Azaotaoed by O. X. V. Co. The every-day round-trip rate from Portland to North Beach points has been reduced by the O. R. & N. Co from $4 to J3. tickets on sale until Oc tober IB, with final return limit Octo ber 3L The T. J. Potter, queen of river boats, leaves Portland for Astoria and North Beach points as follows: Septem ber 7, S:5 A. M.; September 8, 1:00 p. M.; September 12, 7:00 A. M.; Septem ber 14. 8:00 A. M.; September 16. 9:15 A. M. The Potter Is now making -certain daylight trips from Ilwaco to Portland. The Hassalo leaves Portland for As toria and way points, connecting at Astoria with Nahcotta for Ilwaco and North Beach points. Ash-street dock dally at 8:00 P. M., excepting Sunday. (Saturday at 10.G0 P. M. Particulars and O. R. Sc N. Summer book by asking at Third aad Washington. Also Suggests That the Brethren of His Political Faith Imitate the Republicans and Call a Ivovo Feast. General KJUfeather, Democratic war horse of renown, thinks it time to match the Republican peace conference with one of the Democratic brand, but his friend Warhorse Pat Powers Is of an opposing mind; so are Alex Sweek, state chairman of the forlorn hosts In Oregon, and John B. Ryan, secretary. The General and Pat were alleged to be mixed up In the scramble for the Job of crematory superintendent, the former de siring it for his brother-in-law. Buckley: the latter for himself. And there Is said to be a rankling soreness In the breasts of both over Daggett's snatching the Job away. But Pat bravely denies; forsooth con tends that he never wanted the Job. "Why, bless your heart," he exclaimed yesterday, "I'd just as soon have ex pected to bo an angel or a dogcatcher; In fact. I'd rather be dogcatcher. because theres more money lnvlt If It's worked right." and Mr. Powors looked very wise Indeed, as If he might be willing to wait a while before becoming an angel. Blames Reform for Humiliation. Klllfeather was prone to blame "re form" for all the humiliation that has come to Democratic Job-chasers in gen eral and the Irish In particular. An om inous cloud darkened his gaellc brow yes terday. Lightning was in his eye and he was spitting dynamite. "Flat and insipid Is the Dlmmycratlc party of Portland." said he, "they'so no Juice on the trolley, the power la turned off. they'se'a break at headquar ters. The great Multnomah Dlmmy chatic Club, the erstwhllo creator and Incubator of publicists and statesmen, has moved its headquarters to the curb stone forum at the corner of Fourth and Washington streets to save rent; up in the sumptuous environs of City Hall its a clear case of 'abas les Ire landais' and a muttered rejoinder of 'et tu Brutus,' which moans In English 't' 'ell wid yez. "In" tho kodak of me mind I can see the once glorious symbol of our dis tracted party, the animated and vocif erous donkey, strlpt of his plumage and pacing the plaza with wistful eyes In the direction of the City Hall; they'so no fountain to slack his thirst, jjp ver dure to quicken his footsteps, no for age to appease his hunger, as he walks forlorn In a barren waste with his ears melanoholy flopping In mournful ca dence to the sad requiem of base in gratitude. Glassy Eye and Frozen Face. "If one of us Is graciously admitted to tho Ixcluslve precincts of the throne room, he ayethur confronts the glassy eye and frozen face, or receives that marked and rayspectful attention that a man gives who picks his nose during a sermon in -church. "It all comes from what Is called ray form," said the GlnoraL "I would diagnose this rayform to consist of aquil parts of puree of ego, ministerial hash and mugwumplsh pie, seasoned and flavored with the ozone philosophy of the little great. It Is the science of municipal physics which irritates tho bowels of the body politic but does not alse them like the glnulne old-fashioned Pennoyer pills. It may pass for medloo-polltlcs, but its dom poor Dlm mycratlc chemistry." "And this is what they call rayform," said the GlneraL "Whin did rayform keep its neck out of the yoke of the coin? What, as the lawyers say, what is tho quid pro quo for this blessed privilege of rayform? Did yez ever see a success ful rayformer dining on blled dog and a scoop of Wolnhard's? Naw slrl General Discusses Itcform. "Glory be! I'll give thirty cents as me Individual subscription to Install an organ built of Oswego pipe for the private use of the ixsickutlve comity, so that their musical member can elevate their delib erations with the chastely strains of the Holy City. "Rayfornv" said the Gineral, "what Is rayform? Ax John Lamont, ax Pat Powers, ax Joe Malley, ax Jim Foley, ax any of the warriors old and patriots bold! They might sprain their Jaws if they tried to tell ye. I pray his Serene Highness to rayform his rayform before aberration sets In; for like the rainbow-chaser in Hutch's sacred drama, one may shoot his orln&mme up to the stars, but he'll never get his picture on a cigar box." "I would rayspectfully suggest to me frlnd Aleck Sweek that now is an auspi cious time to issue a call to the loyal braves to commune in convlntlon assem bled for the purpose of meeting the on slaught of the coming love feast of the great Tycoon of the Raypubllcan party. Ho might add be the way of postscript: Police, doctors, stretchers, bandages, crutches and ambulances close at hand In case of emergency." " JfO OAIiIi FOR DE3IOCRATS. Will Wait to See What tho Repub licans Do. Democrats will not summon their State Central Committee, together for the pres ent. Alex Sweek, chairman, and John B. Ryan, secretary, had almost decided on a meeting for next month, but the an nouncement that the Republican commit tee would come together October 12 changed their minds, for they reasoned that thoy would better wait to see what their Republican brethren would do, in order If possible to make campaign thun der out of any mistakes. Such was the decision of Mr. Sweek and Mr. Ryan yesterday. Both said that their party needed no peace conference, because It was already at peace, and that party affairs could be run by the rank and file of the party without suggestion by a committee. The real purpose of the proposal to call the committee together was to devise per suasions to Induce Democrats to seek nominations for other state offices be sides Governor. It is no secret that lead ers of the Democratic host view with con cern th& coming of the primaries, because of the shyness of -eligible stalwarts who are needed on the ticket. A man who seeks a nomination will have to go down In his pocket for considerable money for campaign expenses, and If he sees no chance of election he Is likely to stay out of the race for the nomination. held a family reunion at her home last Saturday evening In Honor of her brother. Captain James Smith, who recently re turned to Portland from New York, after an absence of 15 years. Tho house and yard were decorated with Chinese lan terns and refreshments were served on the lawn. Those present were: Captain James H. Smith, of New York; Mrs. G. M. Smith, of Chicago; F. L. Hughes, of Seattle; Mrs. W. T. Heals, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright and Miss Jessie Smith, of Cali fornia, and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith. Miss A. R. Hughes, Misses Jessie and Hazel Smith. Messrs. Donald and Raymond Smith and Miss Blanche Smith, of this city. PHOTOGRAPHERS END MEET Family ReHRiem at KoHtavilla. Mrs. A. T. HufhMi aZ JfoatfTiUa, More Than a Hundred Exhibitors at the Convention. A short session yesterday morning closed the most successful photographers convention ever held In the Northwest. There were In all ICO exhibitors and about 250 delegates present, including the best known photographers In Oregon, Wash ington and California. The exhibits were somewhat smaller than some which have been made at previous conventions, but the quality of the work shown was of a much higher standard than any collec tion ever brought together In the North west. The closing meeting was taken up largely with a discussion upon the ad visability of rcadoptlng the prize system. During the first year after organization prizes were offered for the best pictures shown in each of several different classes. This plan was found to cause much dis satisfaction among the members and af ter a short time It was discarded. At yesterday's meeting several favored adopting tho old system and the matter was left entirely In the hands of the ex ecutive board. It Is thought that a plan will be chosen providing for a board of Judges to select the best picture from each Individual exhibit. While this would not provide for competition it would be valuable in pointing out to each exhibitor the line of work in which he was espe cially proficient and would give no cause for professional Jealousy. The report of the secretary-treasurer. Charles Butterworth, was especially grat-H lfylng, showing a surplus of $300 in the treasury, whereas a deficit of J50 had existed at the beginning of the last year. Mr. Butterworth has served in the same capacity four years in all and as a recog nition of his untiring and successful work he was made the recipient of a valuable gift. In the foreign class F. E. Child, of In dianapolis, was the only one to receive an award. Young Will Appeal. Attorneys for Joo Young, who was found guilty of shooting Kaspar Van Dran, state that they will appeal the case to the Supreme Court. The first move will be to file a motion for a now trlnl nnri KCntenen will not be pronounced until this motion has been disposed or. The ponaity tor me crime is imprisonment of from three months to one year in the County Jail, or six TOBACCO is blended to secure desirable combinations of flavorv The American Cigar Company's exclusive system of fermenting together the required qualities of leaf combines in an actual uniform blend the valuable properties of each variety. When ready for manufacture the tobacco for its cigars is all one quality requiring no "mixing." This explains the unvarying uniformity characteristic of the American Company's products identified by the Triangle A merit-mark. "RECRUIT" CIGAR Sc. "Fit for Jiny Company" Li the "Recruit" Cigar you get a striking example ot the rich, fully-ripened, well matured, aroma developed through the American Cigar Company's, exclusive, scien tific, thorough and systematic processes. "Recruits" are stationed wherever good cigars are sold. TILLMANN C&. 3ENDEL, Pacific Slope Distributers, San Francisco, CaL A A months to ten years in the Peniten tiary, or a fine of from $100 to $1000. Deadlock Continues in St. Johns, i i At a meeting of the St. Johns Council last night the hopes of those who ex- ' pectcd to see the squabble ended were : doomed to disappointment, for the mem bers wrangled even more bitterly than ever before, and compromise was thrown , out of the window. Mayor King was in the chair, and the row started when It come to the approval of the minutes of the proceedings of the meetings when Councilmen Legett, Shields, Edwards and Brice were absent. Without settling this question of approval one way or the other by agreement, Attorney MeCarry drew up a written basis on which the foregoing Councilmen agreed to submit the case to the Circuit Court. This state ment was to the effect that the Circuit Court should pass on the eligibility of Councilmen C. D. Edwards and P. J. Peterson to remain and take part in the proceedings, and pending tho decision that Mayor King and his side should recognizer Edwards as a legal member. Attorneys for Mayor King refused to agree to recog nize Edwards as a member. An efforts will be made to reach an agreement to day, but there seems little hope of suc cess. Mayor King does not recognize Ed wards as a member, and there is that "hitch. If an agreement can be reached, Edwards' and Peterson's status will bo submitted to the Circuit Court upon a. statement of fact3, and if not, then thsf deadlock will continue. There is danger in dosing your liver with strong cathartics or the inferior substitutes for THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT In constant use for over sixty years, Thedford's Black-Draught is the original liver, kidney, and bowel regulator. Always ask for THEDFORD'S. AH others claiming to be the same are spurious. All druggists have 25c. packages. OUR SPECIAL FORTODAY EMPIRE BOX-PLEATED AND SEMI-FITTED COATS LATEST NEW FAIL STYLES mmm AT $9.50 TO $14.25 We say "without ejialiflcation that we have the most complete assortment of popular-priced Ladies' Iteady-to-Wear-Garments in this city. All threagk July and August, by reason of our own manufacturing plant, operated right here in Portland, we were able to ahow up-to-date advance stylee, while other place were waiting until Eastern factories made them and got them away out to this country. Remember, we have the real mxn tailors, expert manufacturers, to lit you; no cohhling and dressmaking slashing in our establishment which is the most complete concern in all its aypointaeats for handling ladies' wear to he found in Oregon. See our five big show windows full of Ladies' garments. THE J. M. ACHESOIN COM PAIN Y FIFTH AND ALDER STREETS 4r