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THE MORNING, OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1908. 10 REPORT BY TITLE BANK RECEIVER T TO E H. B. LITT 35 1 Washington St. ODDS 'ENDJ Tanloiredl Sditts Motion for Non-Suit in Booth Recommends Dividend of 10 Per Cent and Payment of Claims Up to $25. Trial Denied by Wol verton. BEGIN ARGUMENTS TODAY ASSETS TURNING OUT WELL HOUR DECLINES iltecelver Howard May Be Able to Pay Out In Full From Bank's Holdings YV. M. 'Ladd Will Make Vp Any Difference. In hla Initial report to United States Budge Wolverton, completed yesterday, R. 6. Howard, Jr., receiver of the Title Guar antee & Trust Company, recommends an jrdijr of the court directing the payment of a 10 per cent dividend and the liquida tion of the claims of all depositors "amounting to $25 or less. The report will e fllnd in the Federal Court this week and an order complying with the recom mendations of Receiver Howard is ex pected as soon as JudRe Wolverton has an opportunity to examine the report. W. C. Bristol and Williams. Wood & LJnthl cum are attorneys for Receiver Howard. The total amount .of the claims pre sented and allowed, and on which a divi dend Is properly payable, aeereffate II, 746,729.711, and there Is cash on hand to the amount of H87.499.34. The time for fil ing claims against the defunct bank ex pired July 6. and since that date several of the delinquent creditors have been submitting their claims. Under the re ceivership, they will not share in the dlvl Aend that has been recommended, but they are all protected under the guarantee of !W. M. Ijadd, who has agreed to redeem the claims of all depositors for $500 or less In two years, and claims for more han $500 In three years, if the assets of the bank prove Insufficient to complete the liquidation. However, Receiver Howard feels confi dent that if he is able to dispose of the various assets of the property at reason able values, he will be able, under the receivership, to pay all claims in full. ? Expenses of Receiverships Paid. The amount of cash on hand would be larger but for the fact that It has been necessary to pay the expenses of the two preceding receiverships by George H. Hill and E. C. Mears, covering the period from November 6, 1907, to January 19, 1908, from the receipts of the property. Furthermore, (Receiver noward has paid out approxi mately $80,000 of trust funds since assum ing the receivership In January. Receiver Howard further reports that proceedings are pending in the courts by which the Indebtedness of the Colonial Investment Company and the Portland 'Development Company, auxiliary com panies to the defunct oank, possibly may lie liquidated, although the receiver at the date of his report confessed that ho was unable to indicate to what extent. Among the major assets of the bank to be dis posed of are the property ol the Oregon (Land & Water Company and the building at Second and Washington streets, owned by the Commercial Trust Company and which is Included In the assets of the toank. When the dividend has been declared, depositors will be required to bring their deposit books as an evidence of debt In order to receive their share of the bank's assets as distributed. The report consists of S3 typewritten pages. About 4800 Claims Presented. The nport of Receiver Howard Bhows that of a total of 7500 claims against the bank, aggregating $1,804, 656.35. about 4800 claims, aggregating $l,746,729.7fi have been presented and allowed. There remain to be presented 700 claims, representing In the aggre gate $57,826.59. The condition of the bank, as disclosed In the report of Re ceiver Howard, is told In the following ligures: Resources. Loans and discounts V.ortfraee loans Point View contractu IJollndsy Park contracts. Total Overdrafts .Jl.41S.4S2.94 137.709-3H 4!5.40 3.2..t.4l .. .l-.r.4.!l41.30 as3.ooo.oo 37S.7.'ttl.7 Jiomls stocks ItyHl estate accounts 21 iHciellaneous assets and fixtures Abstract plant Safe deposit vaults . . lue from banks Amounts receivable General hooks $ 8.SA3.94 Trust books 30.401. 10 Cash on hand General books (141.1SA.25 Trust books... 4t.;U0.0 43.134. tl'2 2S.112.10 123.000.00 60.000.00 .00 S9.02S.04 1S7.499.34 Total 26,413.04 Liabilities. Miscellaneous accounts payable. $ Check accounts Time certificates of deposit.... leniand certificates of deposit.. SavtnK accounts fertltled checks Cashier's checks Peposttors' account savings books for banks, etc Outstanding drafts Hills payable Accounts payable General books $ 1.B70 2S Trust books 50.077 .69 Pnmlry earnings. ... . 4:!.742.77 Sundry expenses 10.809.53 Assets over liabilities 1.5S.V99 909.932.71 107.710.36 SI 3.259. S4 3DU.4 iK.t',2 372.10 11.184.S2 49.83 1.070 71 607.25B.S6 "3.933.24 432.2'i.39 Total $2,926,413.64 Classification of Claims. The number of claims and all Classes and the, aggregate of each classification is shown In the report, as follows: Pavings, IW32 claims $ 399,439.62 Checks, 1200 909.932.71 Certificates, 670 4S0.V70.40 Certified checks. 3 372.10 Cashiers checks. 29 11.1S4.S2 iirwrts and miscellaneous ac counts payable, 67 2.656.70 Total. 7500 $1.R04,550.3J The claims presented and filed were listed as follows: Savings, 3003 claims $ Checks. 1007 Certificates. 613 i'erlitled checks. 3 Cashier's checks. 19 Drafts and miscellaneous ac counts, 61 369.706.0S 8S3.971.67 477,204.61 . 372.10 10.SS9.33 2.526.00 Total, 4S00 1.746.729.76 Total number of claims, all classes, neither presented nor filed, according to the report: Pavings, 2307 $ 29.673.37 Checks. 2:2 21.1161.04 Certificates. 23 3.765.79 Cashier's checks. 10 23H.4B lirafts. 6 130.70 Total. 2700 f 37.826 39 Receiver Howard reports having dis allowed the following claims: The "Interior." Chicago $ 14.25 .Agnes R. Hall ZMt 9: Mrs. 03. I. Antenone 3.63 Marsuerltte Wood 10.S7 Kose t.ardner, assigned to W. M. KilMngsworth 1.2S.O0 Kobert i;tl!oway 32.10 George Dynan 123 2" Petronel K. Carter 20 SH James Fletcher. Jr " ft. 00 "William A. Itosebraugh 4.1 Fraiwl1 W. Kosebraugb. 24.40 Carl J. Kasper 3 00 Bertha Hamilton 11.32 F W. Gamke ion 00 Louts M Anderson 1 John Carlyte . 12 16 J s. McMtltTin 0. 6. McMillan... h-t "! - 1 sV" 4 L SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SIXTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS, SHO WING PROPERTY IN FORE GROUND WHICH . SOLD TESTER DAY FOR V250.0OO( NOW COVERED B Y SMALL BUILDINGS. SHOULD ENTER FOLD Shepherd Bryan's Call to In dependent Sheep. TRIES TO COAX THEM IN Says They Want What Democracy Orrers, but Vote for Hisgen Will Only Help Taft Educated Mule His Mascot. FAIR VIEW, Lincoln, Neb., July 30. Although the heat was oppressive at Fairview this morning, Mr. Bryan was early in his office and at work. After reading the platform adopted by the In dependence party In Chicago, be gave out the following statement: 'It contains a number of planks which are Identical with, or substantially simi lar, to the planks of the Democratic platform. For instance, it favors the election of Senators by direct vote, as the Democratic platform does. Its tariff plank Is quite like our tariff plank; its plank on the trusts, while opposing pri vate monopoly. Is not so specific as ours; Its railroad plank does not differ much from ours; its plank on Asiatic Immigra tion Is quite similar, and its labor plank, like ours, contains a 'declaration In favor of trial by Jury, and In regard to the ex emption of labor organizations from the operation of anti-trust laws. Like our platform. It condemns the extravagance of the Republican party and demands greater economy. It does not advocate, however, the establishment of a depart ment of labor, with a secretary In the Cabinet; it does not oppose Imperialism, which has been used to justify the In crease in our standing Army, and its plank as to publicity of campaign contri butions is not nearly so strong as ours. Question for Independents. 'The question that must confront the member of the Independence party Is this: Will he assist In the defeat of the Democratic party, which stands for so much that he favors, merely because he cannot get all that he would like? Either the Democratic party or the Republican party will win, and the voter who, preferring the Democratic platform to the Republican platform, joins with the Independence party, merely assists the Republican party, and thus defeats several of the reforms in which he is In terested. "Take, for Instance, the plank in favor of the election of Senators by the people. The Democratic party has indorsed that reform in three cam paigns; the Republican convention de feated the proposition by an overwhelm ing vote. If the Democratic party suc ceeds, its members are pledged to this reform. The Republican party is not pledged to It, and the Republican can didate has gone no farther than to say that he is personally Inclined toward it. This reform is necessary before any oth er Federal reform can be secured. Is not the Independent voter justified In helping the Democratic party to secure this reform? "So, In regard to the labor ques tion. The Democratic party Is in favor of remedies demanded by wage- earners, and a wage-earner who votes with the Independence party simply de feats the reforms in which he is inter ested. The same argument might be made In regard to those who favor the tariff reform, the extermination of the principle of private monopoly -and the remedy of other evils which have grown up under Republican administration. The question is not whether one can get all the reforms that he wants, but how he can get the most reforms. The Demo cratic party offers him the best oppor tunity to secure that which is obtainable at this time." In regard to the open letter of vic tor Rosewater to Mr. Brysn which ap peared In this morning's papers, Mr. Bryan and his brother-in-law, Mr. Al len, who Is mentioned in the letter, held a conference this morning, and Mr. Bryan treated the matter very lightly. The actual preparation of the speech of acceptance was begun by Mr. Bryan today. Among the notable visitors who will be present on the day of the notifi cation will be John W. Kern, of In diana, the Democratic Vice-Persidential nominee. At the conclusion of the ex ercises, Mr. Bryan will receive the no tification committee and several dis tinguished guests at Fairview. where supper will be served on the lawn. Unlike his distinguished opponent, who refused to accept an elephant as a mascot, Mr. Bryan today. In response to a letter from the Agricultural So ciety of Minnesota, telegraphed that he would be delighted to avail himself ot their offer to send him an "educated" mule as a mascot. "He is said to un derstand the habits of the elephant." declared Mr. Bryan with a twinkle of the eye, "and for that reason, among others, I shall accept him." The sweltering heat did not deter a number of persons from going out to Fairview and paying their respects to the Democratic candidate. All were cordially received and Mr. Bryan him self, although, busily engaged In draft ing bis speech, took, time to conduct " ..IllJUcCjei his visitors through bis home and show them his priceless collection of art treasures gathered during his trip around the world. Johnson on Bryan Board. ST. PAUL, July SO. Frank A. Day, private secretary to Governor Johnson, has received word from the governor that he has accepted W. J. Bryan's In vitation to act as a member of an ad visory committee of 15 in the Presi dential campaign. T. B. WILCOX BUYS CORNER (Continued from First Pace.) valuable corner, the adjustment of these leases will have an important part. A proposal has been made the occupants of the old buildings to seek temporary quarters elsewhere on what ks considered a fair and reasonable agreement. It has been suggested to them that In case they will terminate the existing leases the new owner of the ground will at once begin arrange ments for the erection of a strictly modern office building pn the site, and that they shall be given preference, to a certain extent, In obtaining quarters in the new building when it Is com pleted. With an eight or ten-story building above them, it is pointed out that tenants would have a trade right at hand to draw from in addition to having modern store rooms to occupy in the very, midst of the best business district of the city. Action ot tenants In the case of the Judge Mallory building on Stark street opposite the Chamber of Commerce is cited to indicate how tenants may re tard progress In building up the city with high-class structures, for In that case a proposed Improvement had to be postponed until the expiration of leases on account of unreasonable de mands of some of the tenants. Second Purchase by Mr. Wilcox. The purchase of this corner by Mr. Wilcox again emphasizes his belief in the future of Portland. His purchase of the southeast corner, 100x100, at Seventh and Stark, and his present in vestment were made after several other locations were presented to him by Mr. Henry, and his selection of the two pieces is regarded in the realty trade as about the best that could have been made for the character of improve ments intended." As has been an nounced already, the Stark-street site is to be occupied by a hotel building, which is to be leased by Philip Metschan. On the site just purchased it Is Mr. Wilcox's - intention to erect an office building . of either eight or ten stories, woTk on which will start as soon as the matter of leases can be adjusted. Un officially it is said the structure will cost from J150.000 to J20O,O0O, but of that noth ing exact can now be known, nor until plans have been considered. Of one thing there is no doubt expressed by those in the confidence of Mr. Wilcox and by himself, that the improvement will be of a character commensurate with the requirements of the location. Fine Buildings on Sixth. Sixth street now has some of the prin cipal buildings in the city already erected or under way. To the south are the Y. M. ' C. A. at Taylor street: the Portland Hotel at Morrison; the Post office; the Marquam building and theater at Morrison: The Oregonian at Alder; the Meier-Frank Company, under course of construction at Alder; the uias, vvori man King annex, near Washington; the Oregon Trust at Washington; the Ralelirh at Washington; the Fen ton at Oak; the Wells-Fargo at Oak, and the Commonwealth at Ankeny. Several large warehouse buildings are farmer norm, and at the foot of the street Is located the Union station. The site at Sixth and Washington has been owned by the Labbes since 18T2, the corner having been purchased at that time from Robert King. The orlce of J3B0.000 for the single lot Is the highest ever paid for Portland realty. As the property extends 100 feet on Washington street, the valuation is 12500 a front foot. Frontage, however, is usually figured . on property 100 feet deep, whereas this property has a depth of only 60 feet. The price paid by Mr. Wilcox Is much higher relatively than that paid by OShea Brothers to the Ladd estate for the Olds, Wortman & King property at the southwest corner of Fifth and Washington. The con sideration la this deal was J350.O00. The price was, therefore, $3500 a front foot, but this property has the full depth of 100 feet and In addition a building valued approximately at $80,000. The Improve ments on the lot bought by Mr. Wilcox are practically worthless. Effect on Realty Market. It Is contended by leading realty men, and Is proved by trade statistics, realty values here are below those ot any city of Its size and importance in the country. For that and similar reasons outside cap ital is attracted to this city for invest ment and the Impetus given the market by recent transactions by local men of means Is regarded by the trade with much satisfaction. A feature ot the recent deals through C. K. Henry ft Son is- that the sites handled, while of a character Involving large sums of money, had but Inferior Improvements. In each case these old buildings are to be razed to make room for fine large buildings. One interested capitalist said last night: "Between Henry working on the inside and alleged firebugs on the outside of the business district it will not be long before the old shacks around town will be a thing of the past, and old-timers will have trouble In recognlaing the new city that has taken the place of the old one." - ... .r.. . 7""??r?Aai . v.J "nM"1 inniiir ' H jt - J E Possible Side Attraction Country Club Meet. at MANY FEATURES OFFERED Jfo Lack of Amusement Concessions to Be Had Colonel R. Iv. Har rlman to Be Starting' Judge of Races. At the meeting of the amusement committee of the Country Club and Livestock Association, yesterday after noon, It was decided that only one or two spectacular attractions, outside of the regular races and livestock exhib its, should be Included in the week's programme. Chairman Julius L. Meier suggested that negotiations be opened at once with some airship performer, either Lincoln Beachey, who is well known in Portland, or Strobel, who has a con tract with the Interstate Fair at Spo kane next Fall. Dr. Emmett Drake thought that other attractions should be added, and suggested a captive balloon. Any number of concessions were of fered to the committee. Among them were King Royal. This horse is one of the most remarkable performers ever seen inside or outside a circus ring. He does nine distinct gaits, lies down, kisses his mistress, and finally con cludes his act with the Cakewalk, something no other horse has ever done. Another strong drawing card offered was Miss Lillian Hoffman In her Ro man standing exhibition. This plucky little woman will negotiate the mile track standing on one or the-, other of her trained mounts, and she has established many new records. Her sole object In coming West Is to make a snowing so that she may locate here and bring to the Pacific North west a string of fancy performers which she lias trained In the East. Donkey and Elephant Race. . Another offering made was that of Dewey, who did the "great donkey and clown act with Ringllngs' Circus four years." K. L. Bernard, who is handling these various entries, says that this animal will be able to show his heels to any other Jack in the Pacltlc Northwest, and, in addition to this, Mr. Bernard says that he can secure on a week's notice an elephant to compete with the jack bo that the race between the elephant and the jack may oe neid. Both Republican and Dempcratic leaders have taken Interest In the novel event, but Mr. Bernard's offer Is the first definite one which would make it possible for the G. O. P. and the Democrats to have any thing like a fair race In Oregon at the coming National stock show. Several other concessions were con sidered at the meeting, but It was de cided to postpone action on them until the meeting ot.- the directors of the country Club and Livestock Asocla tlon, which will be held next Monday anernoon, at wmcn time all questions relating to concessions will be dls posed of. The Country Club and Livestock Association feels that It Is particularly fortunate in securing the services of colonel R. L. Harriman, of Bunceton MO., as the starting: Judere for lht week's races to be held here the week of September 21-2. Harriman is Known au over the Coast and. in addl tlon to acting as the starter for the local races, he will also conduct the combination sale, which Is to he a most J Important adjunct to the races and stock snow. colonel Harriman will also act as starting Judge at the race meet at Salem the week before the i-acinc national to be held here. Horsemen Go to Hillsboro. Several special cars have been en gaged to carry the Portland horsemen over to Htlisboro for the "try-out" meet, to be held there this afternoon and tomorrow. Fully 200 hnmpmen will either go over by train, run over In automobiles or drive over with their own horses to witness the racing events there today and tomorrow. Especial Interest is manifest because all of the contestants at Hlllsbore are entered In the various events to be run off here, and this will give the ursi ime on tnese contenders. EVERYTHING REDUCED. The closing out sale offers great bar gains in all departments. Gloves, ho siery, corsets, muslin underwear, cars. sols. purses, tailored suits, coats, waists, skirts, table linens, towels, napkins, wash goods, men's furnishings. etc.. etc. Buy today. McAllen & Mc Donnell. Tom Richardson, manager of the Com mercial Club, left yesterday morning for the Beach, where Be will spend a few days resting. AIRSHIP MAY OM Special Session May Be Held To night in Order That Jury May Retire for Verdict This Week. United States Judge Wolverton yester day denied the application of counsel for the defense for a non-suit and a directed' verdict in the Booth-Singleton conspiracy case. Both Bides having rested, final ar guments will be begun this morning, and it Is probable that the case will go to the Jury tomorrow afternoon. It Is possible the court will hold a session tonight fur ther to expedite the conclusion of the' case this week. When court convened yesterday counsel for the defense filed a joint motion for a non-suit as to all three defendants and a separate motion for an Instructed ver dict In behalf of each of the defendants, based on an alleged Insufficiency of the evidence support the charges preferred In the Indictment. Judge L. R. Webster and A. i Woodcock, of counsel for the defense, argued In support of these mo tions, contending that It was Incumbent On the Government to prove the exist ence of the alleged conspiracy and a con scious participation therein by each of the defendants within three years prior to the date the indictment was returned, April, 1905. Webster Reviews Evidence. Judge Webster argued that the prosecu tion had failed In any way to connect Robert A. Booth with the alleged con spiracy, except to show that he was pres ent when Agee tendered to the Booth- Kelly Lumber Company the deed trans ferring the land in February, 1904. when the object of the alleged conspiracy had been served and the alleged unlawful agree ment closed. Counsel further contended that the prosecution had failed to connect Thomas E. Singleton with the conspiracy in any way subsequent to December, 1900, when he made affidavit as to Agee's residence and rights to the land In the reservation. For that reason, it was Insisted, the stat ute of limitations had run against Singleton. As to James Henry Booth, It was main tained by counsel that as Receiver of the Roseburg Land Office, Booth merely as sisted Agee to complete proof of title to Government land that Agee considered he was entitled to, and which Booth believed the applicant had a legal claim to. The contract of the Booth-Kelly Lumber Com pany to purchase the land. Insisted Judge Webster, was a transaction subsequent to the completion of the alleged conspiracy oharged in the indictment. Becker Speaks in Reply. Tracy C. Becker, for the Government, resisted the attempt of the defense to close the case so abruptly, maintaining that the prosecution had presented suffi cient evidence, which, when considered with the law on the subject, was entirely adequate to warrant the consideration of the case by the jury. He insisted that the charge preferred in the Indictment was broad and in support of nis argument that the allegations were sufficient, cited nu merous decisions by the United States Su preme Court, Including the McKlnley and Jones-Potter cases. It was contended by the Government prosecutor that the con spiracy,, alleged In the Indictment, consti tuted the offense and tnat it am not de volve on the Government to show by what overt acts the object of the con spiracy was effected. In denying the motions of the defense, Judge Wolverton held that the Govern ment had- Introduced sufficient evidence In support of the charge recited in the in dictment that the guilt or Innocence of the accused should be decided by the Jury The argument ofopposing counsel on the motions for an Instructed verdict occupied the entire session of the court yesterday ALASKA CAMPAIGN LIVELY Nominations Still Being Made for Congressional Delegate. SEATTLE. Wash., July 30. (Special.) Though Alaska will vote for a delegate in Congress on August 11, nominations are still being made. A cablegram from Ju neau today announced the Nome union miners are sending word through the dis trict that Joseph Chilberg has been brought Into the light as a union miner's candidate. James Wickersham. former Judge In the second division, who is an independent candidate, has been In and out of the race twice. Wickersham and John Ronan, of Fairbanks, a Democratic nominee, left yesterday for Nome to close their campaign. John W. Corson, the regular Republican nominee, reached Nome this week, and John P. Clum, post master at Fairbanks, an Independent can didate, has been in Seward Peninsula for some time. Tom Cale, present delegate who retired three weeks ago. Is in Wis consin. ' SCHEME TO DEFEAET GEO. E Statement No. 1 Members Will Be Induced to Resign, Says Sigler SEATTLE. Wash., July 30. (Special.) B. D. Sigler, assessor for Multnomah County, today told county officials that enough statement No. 1 members of the Oregon Legislature would be induced to resign to permit their places to be filled by statement No. 2 men, and accomplish the election of a Republican candidate for Senator in the place of Governor George E. Chamberlain. Sigler was here on his way to spend a vacation fishing In Clallam County. Modoc Northern Elects Officers. SAN FRANCISCO. July .30. The Modoc Portland, Or., July 30, 1908. The Oregonian, City: In the ad of yesterday of THE CAMPBELL'S AUTOMATIC SAFE TY OAS BURNER COMPANY, an error was made. It should read as follows : "Par value $5.00, stock now sell ing at $6.00 and on and after August 1st will be $7.50 per share, and that for a short time only." WM. DAVIDSON, Manager. or Silk White Pre (Formerlj $45.00 to $75.i AT MSo(0) (Noma Northern, a 100-mlle line projected to Klamath Falls, Or., had its first official meeting today and officers were elected as follows: President, E. B. Calvin, vice- president and general manager of the Southern Pacific; vice-president, William Hood; treasurer, C H. Redington; secre tary, Mr. Wilcutt. Flee From Beach Resorts. WILMINGTON, N. C, July 30. The northeast storm which has been central off this coast for a day or two reached Its heleht this morning. Although no se A WEEK SATURDAY SUNDAY Monday ASTORIA & COLUMBIA RIVER R. R. TWO REGULAR DAILY TRAINS EACH WAY Prom Portland From Seaside 8:00 A.M. 7:20 A.M. 5:30 P. M. 4:50 P. M. DINING CAR ON BOTH EVENING TRAINS PARLOR CARS ON ALL TRAINS SPECIAL TRAIN FROM PORTLAND SATURDAYS, 2 :20 P. M., RETURNING FROM SEASIDE SUNDAYS, 6:30 P. M. Tickets on sale at City Ticket Office, corner Third and Morrison streets, and at Union Depot. YOU ARE KLAMATH FALLS The hospitable citizens of Klamath Falls have prepared an elaborate entertainment for the excursion party which leaves Port land on the SOUTHERN PACIFIC SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2 This Will Be a Popular Excursion on Account J0 of the Very Low Round-Trip Rate of Pullman sleeping car will be run through to Weed. Car leaves at 1:30 A. M. Sunday. Passengers may board sleeper any time after 9 :30 Saturday evening. Pullman rate $4.00, including night in car at Weed. Tickets will be limited to August 81st, providing ample time to see the prosperous and promising Klamath Basin and make side trip to the world-renowned CRATER LAKE There is a round-trip rate of $17.00 from Klamath Falls to Crater Lake, including accommodations. We will be glad to furnish a complete itinerary of this trip and full information. Call at city ticket office, Third and Washington Streets.. Wm. McMurray, G. P. A, Portland, Or. Dresses Coats Gaaurgei) rious damage Is reported at WlghtsvlUa Beach, where several hundred Summer visitors were dependent upon a long tres tle over the Sound, some anxiety was felt on account of the high winds and tides, and a majority of the resident and tran sient population left on special trains during last night. Landslide Ruins Tillage. INNSBRUCK, Austria, July 30. The village of Mer-les-Balns has been de stroyed by a landslide. Sixteen persons are reported to have been killed. - END AT ROUND TRIP FROM PORTLAND VIA THE INVITED TO