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THE 3IORXIXG OREGOXIANr- FRIDAY, AUGUST, 28, 1908. r7 WATERS RECEDE; COUNTING LOSSES Damage at Augusta May Ap proximate Million Dol lars. DOZEN LIVES ARE LOST Kailroad and Telephone Business Completely Demoralized Xo Tower Plants lu Operation. Number Persons Missing. irr.rTi C- a inr 27. Flood wa ters ,t Augusta began receding this afte noon. They reacnea ine neigni feet, probably as high as the flood 40 of Rain has ceased in the upper valley and there is no danger or iurtner luwd The loss approximates .au,iw to ,w vm inA miKiaia nf damage to storks c jroods and private property, destruction of the wagon and railroad bridges across the Savannah Klver ana Dreass i i Kanir. Thorn are dependent the on -,,i fnr mr pirht cotton mills While the flood was at Its height five fires broke out. Tne Jicuamei Duuueis material establishment. North Augusta. burned. A train of 40 cars Deionging the Southern Hallway burned In Ham burg. Nixon's lime, cement and hard ware house and a huge quantity of lum ber belonging to the Georgia Railway at the Georgia Railway yards, were Th. Aumsta Railway & Elec tric Company cannot run their cars for three days. No power plants are in operation: th telephone lines are not doing business T.tTrrtaH. nrp accenting no passen s;ers. The water service Is crippled, but intact. The gas company is iiujimrcu. but not shut down. There have been M to 15 drownings 1., nam- I o Vnrc ru rN-nm , i . i nnrth.prprn section of the city the waters will not recede for two or three days. Tonight Is a mgni or ten sion. Missing men and families are be ing reported. rr-. A ....... Phmnti-la t-n f mi t 1 liC auu.o v . . . . . . . . . r Thursday edition in abbreviated form at 9 P. M. The Augusta Herald, an after noon paper, could not publish Wednes day or Thursday. RIVERS COXTIXUE TO RISE Flood Conditions In Carolinas Be come More Serious. COLUMBIA. S. C Aug. 27. The rivers through South Carolina continued to rise today as a result of Wednesday's rains In the upper part of the state and the added loss In private and public property mill run up Into millions. The estimated loss In the neighborhood of Columbia lone done by the high waters is mora Shun $300,000. The railroads are almost completely tied tip. the Southern Charlotte line being the only road north of Columbia tn op eration. Notice has been served Dy prac tlcally every road In the state that per Ishable freight will not be accepted for ahipment to points north of Columbia. Three additional lives were lost today. two negroes being drowned at Saluda, and one at Laurens. THRESHING RIG DESTROYED Fire at Cliffs tn Washington Cause of Serlos Damage. CLIFFS, Wash.. Aug. 27. (Special.) .The Goodnoe Hills Threshing Com pany lost Its outfit by Are yesterday while threshing wheat on the Ernest Gerling ranch, east or Clins. 'tne sep arator was run by a steam engine, and it Is thought that a spark from the smokestack blew Into the straw pile. The stacker, derrick table, the untnresnea portion of- a stack of wheat of perhaps 200 sacks were consumed. The separator was so badly damaged that It Is practi cally beyond repair. There is no insur ance. Theirs was the only threshing rig in the Goodnoe Hills, but fortunately they Jiad been running several weeks and had ell the crops tributary threshed out ex cept two or three Jobs. QUARRY CLOSED BY CITY Blasting at Eugene Becomes Dan gerous and Mayor Takes Action. EUGENE. Or.. Aug. 27. (Special.) The blasting at the stone quarry on the (west end of Skinner's Butte has been topped by an order of Mayor Matlock, and as a consequence 60 workmen em ployed by the Warren Construction Com pany are temporarily out of work. The blasting had come to be a great nuisance and constant source of danger. There H enough stone out to finish the streets about the public square, but no provision has yet been made for the stone needed for Eighth street from Olive to Monroe. THINKS HUNTER IS DEER Sixteen-Year-Old Lad Probably Fa tally "Wounded by Companion. GRANTS PASS, Or., Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) Charles Christie, a lad of 16 years, was shot and probably fatally wounded by a companion of about the same age, while out hunting yesterday near Won der. The boys had separated and Chris tie had stooped to examine some deer tracks, and upon rising his companion shot him. thinking he was a deer. The ball entered the abdominal region and passed through the Intestinal tract. BLACKMAILERIS CAUGHT Threatens to lse Dynamite If De mand Is Refused Lands in Jail. VANCOUVER. Wash., Aug. 2". (Spe cial.) a. C. Main, a grocer, received through the mail a Black Hand letter threatening that unless he deposited $200 In a certain spot near his store Tuesday night his establishment would be blown tip. He told the police, and last night a man who- came to the scene of the reposi tory was arrested. He gave the name f John Miller. CLACKAMAS IS ECONOMICAL Comparative) Statement Shows Its Administration Favorably. W OREGON CITT. Or.. Aug. 27. (Special.) Few counties In Oregon are as econom ically managed as Clackamas, according to a compilation Just made here. While the large area of this county compels a heavy expenditure for roads and bridges, the general expenses are kept down to the minimum, and comparison with eight other counties in the state shows that Clackamas has an administration that looks after the corners. The disbursements for general purposes in 1907 were $35,179.61. In Lane, with about the same population, the cost was $71, 153.11, and In Umatilla, where the popula tion is about equal to Clackamas, $, 4W.01 was expended. Marlon Is only a little larger than Clackamas, yet her expenses In 1!07 totaled $64,239.75. and Washington, whose population is not equal to that of this county, has a record of J39.1SO. The contrast is noticeable, however, by com parison with Columbia, with one-half of the people of Clackamas. Columbia ex pended fc9.02S.27, and Malheur's disburse ments amounted to $56,444.55. though It has only one-fourth of the population of Clackamas. Douglas has a less number of people, yet there was expended $03,- 956.28. and In Polk, with one-third less population the cost of operation, exclu sive of highways, was $37.1f3.58. PRICE OF LOGS ADVANCES COMPANIES AT ABERDEEN" NO TIFY MILL - OWNERS. Market Has 'o Local Field Dealers Bid Against All Firms on Const. and ABERDEEN. Wash., Aug. 27. The ex pected advance in the price of logs. Is announced, some of the largest logging companies on the harbor having served notice on mlllowners that after Septem ber 1 No. 1 merchantable fir will be ad vanced from $8 to $8.50. The Wlshkaii River loggers who have logs in sloughs for driving have been holding the September-delivery at $10, camp 1. and logs are beginning to move from storage at these figures. It is freely predicted that the ordinary run of logs will bring $9. and that better grades will go readily at $10 before Sep tember 15. Spruce logs that have been selling at $9 for two months are now held at $10. Several rafts have sold at a con siderable advance over the latter figures, though they were especially fine lots. Cedar is advanced from $9. mlllowners freely offering $10. with a short supply in sight. Taking all the logs on Grays Harbor, mlllowners say that the supply is not suf ficient to run the mills as now operated for half a month. This, however. Is not taking into account logs being put in from day to day at tidewater by. the sev eral logging companies. It Is hoped by the mlllowners that the loggers will pur sue the same course and not raise the price of timber beyond what the mills can afford to pay and what their compet itors are paying on the Columbia River and Puget Sound. The lumber market has no local field, and the mlllowners here must bid against every other dealer on the Coast. To raise the price here, the mlllowners say, above that fixed at other points "will simply close the mills and kill the goose that laid the golden egg. ' LA GRANDE TO HAVE FAIR AGRICTLTERAL EXHIBITS TO BE PROMINENT FEATURE. Horse Racing. Heretofore Practi cally Sole Attraction, Will Be Relegated to Background. LA GRANDE, Or.. Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) The Union County fair, replete with horse races, but sadly lacking In agricultural or animal exhibits. Is to be relegated to the realm of the past ana in its stead will be given a free agri cultural fair this FalL This is the announcement made by the board of managers of the fair association. Heretofore the fair conducted annu ally at the fair grounds, two miles from the city, has been of small use, except for the race meet run in connection with It. In fact the racing over shadowed all otner features. The fair is to be free to exhibitors; free to spectators and free to every one. The only money represented any where is what will go for premiums. Though the cherry harvest Is practical ly ended, there is sufficient fruit of other classes to, make a splendid horti cultural display. Grains, grasses and agricultural products will form the greater portions of the exhibits which will be placed on the streets or in tne mmedlate vicinity or tne heart or tne city. . The announcement has brought down the wrath of the horse-racing ele ment, but it is loudly applauded bjf the farmer and the business man. "The Arabian Night" Is an extensive col lection of tales forming part of the Arabic literature, and the exact title of which is The Book or the Thousand and una Nights." WRECKING CRANE i ri--i...w- - vJv - . hiHLU. 'Ami El'GENE, Or., Aug. 27. (Special.) The above photograph shows the wrecking crane lifting the en gine tender onto the cars at the recent wreck near this city. The last of the wreck was picked up at 6 o'clock Tuesday night, the work having commenced Sunday night. LAWYERS ADOPT CODE OF ETHICS Contains Thirty-five Canons Regarding Professional Conduct. DEBATE CONTINGENT FEES Montana Delegate Claims That Un der Present Conditions, System Is Necessary for Welfare of Working People. SEATTLE. Wash., Aug. 27. The American Bar Association today adopted a code of ethics prescribing rules of professional conduct for the attorney in his relations with the court, the client onH tiia fallow members of the bar. it r-nntnins 32 canons and follows the Ala bama code, which was made the basis for work bv the commission. The 13th -Anon. relating- to contingent fees and containing words which apparently called in question the integrity of the system, was under fire for an hour and was adopted only In an amended form. As contained in the report the sebtlon reads: "Contingent fees lead to many abuses and where sanctioned by law, should be under the supervision of the court." Object to Clause. Thpmas J. Walsh, of Montana, led the fight against the clause. He said: "I want to tell you that under the present conditions of industrial develop ment the contingent fee is Imperative to the welfare of the working people. It is very rare Indeed that a workingman. if injured, has enough ready money to employ a lawyer of sufficient talent to cope with the attorneys which a power ful corporation will arraign In its de fense. The lawyer who gives his serv ices to one who has not a dollar to pay with excent out of the fruits of his labor, should be commended by this as sociation rather than have aspersions cast upon him." Amendment Adopted. J. M. Dickinson, president of the asso ciation, who is also a member or tne committee, defended the clause, stating that the association could not afford to go on record as favoring the contingent fee. which Is condemned by law in many Jurisdictions. He. however, proposed an amendment, which was adopted, making the section read: "Contingent fees when sanctioned by law shall be under-the supervision of the court" Should Act as Peacemaker. The code points out that it is the duty of the lawyer to prevent litigation, to make peace between those inclined to liti gation, and to diligently discourage among the laity the prevalent growtn 01 disre spect for the courts. At the same time, the report continues, where, there is proper ground for serious complaint of a judicial officer It is incumbent upon the lawyer to submit his grievances to tne proper authorities. Under the new code it Is made tne duty of lawyers to prevent political considera tions outweighing Judicial tltness In the selection of Judges, and aspirants for Judicial honor are directed to be gov erned by an Impartial estimate of their ability. The practice of arguing privately with a Judge as to the merits of a pend ing case is made a cause for Judicial re buke. Personalities Condemned. A lawyer must not acquire en interest by purchase or otherwise in the subject matter of the litigation he Is conducting; he shall at all times consider his profes sion a branch of the administration of Justice and fix his fees accordingly, not overestimate them or undervalue them. Suits against clients for fees are per missible only to prevent deliberate fraud. Ill feeling and personalities between coun sel, bullyragging witnesses, newspaper discussion of pending litigation are marked as unprofessional. Fawning and flattering Juries or Juror Is in decided bad taste and is entirely reprehensible, says the new code. The general council met this evening and will place the nomination of F. W. Lehmann, of 'St. Louis, before the asso ciation tomorrow for president during the ensuing year. OFFER FOR WATER PLANT Portland General Electric Makes Offer at Hillsboro. HILLSBORO. Or.. Aug. 27. (Special.) AT WORK CLEARING UP THE wot X X Tlie City Conncfl last night listened to a proposal from Mr. Sykes. manager of the Portland General Electric Company, tor absorption of the Hillsboro water and light system. The plant has cost the city over $40,000. and there are yet many Improvements to make. The system is collecting about $1100 monthly during the Winter season, and the general expense does not reach over $700. The city hasa bonded and warrant debt of about $42,000, and as all the main extensions are made that will be needed for some months, the svstem Is considered in good condition. The proposed purchaser must have con cluded that the town was in trouble, as his offer was only $14,010. George Schul merich, City Recorder, and who is cashier of the' Commercial Bank, at once raised the offer to $20,000, and later said he would give $25,000 cash for the system. The General Electric manager then said he would revise his figures, but in all probability the matter will be dropped. The city is now doing a great deal of residential building, and the' present ex tensions of mains and wires will cover any new light or water orders for an extended period. The Portland offer cov ers about one-third of the plant's cost to -the city. RACES FEATURE OF RUNNING EVENTS DELIGHT CROWDS AT MARSHFIELD. Mack M. Sets New Record Track Fair Promises to Be Financial Success. for MARSHFIELD. Or., Aug. 27. (Special.) Rain this morning was discouraging for the manager of the Southern Oregon Dis trict Pair, but by the time for the races to becin the weather cleared and tne afternoon was an ideal one. The attend ance was large and so far the fair prom ises to be a financial success. 'Tomorrow is expected to be the big day, and spe cial features have been arranged for the amusement of the people. Marshfield is crowded with visitors. All available lodging places are in use and restaurants and hotels are kept busy night and aay. There were four events on the race pro gramme this afternoon. The harness races were not close, but Mack N., owned by F. P. Norton, paced a mile in 2:26, which was the fastest mile ever made in harness on the Marshfield half-mile track. The mile running race pleased the crowd and furnished good sport. It was won by King Kohr, owned by W. W. Cardwell. of Roseburg, and a horse which has figured conspicuously In races this year in South ern Oregon. Several tnousana aouars changed hands on the race. Summary of the races follows: Special trot, purse $125 Warner Gordon, b. .. owners Smith Bros.. Marshfield, won Dolly McKlnney, b. m., owner J. W. Clark, Eugene, second; time 3:03. 3:17. Special race, purse $150 Mack X., b. g., T nrtnn. Marshflpld. won: Wahke. b. s. Ward Bros., Arago, second; time 2:30, 2:2ii. One mile runninff. purse $Ho0 Kln(r Kohr, 8. 8., V. V. Cardwell, Koseourg, won; ureen inn.-, h. . Nav & Yoakam. Marshtleld. sec ond: Letitla. sb. f.. Malcklin, out stables Oakland Cal.. third: time 1:47. Five-eighths mile running, purse $200 Aleda b. f.. Malcklin. out stables Oakland, Cal.. won; Locosa, sf. J., R. .Herron, Marsh field, second: time 1:03. WELLS, FARGO CO. OBJECTS SOT BROUGHT AT EUGENE TO ESCAPE TAXES. Claim That Levy Has Been Made Once and Cannot Be Im posed Again. EUGENE, Or.. Aug. 27. (Special.) The Wells. Fargo Express Company has re fused to pay Its assessment of $15,255 made by Assessor Keeney, and has in stituted a suit in the Circuit Court to enjoin the county from collecting the tax. The title of the suit is Wells, Fargo & Co. vs. Lane County, and Harry Bown, Sheriff. The complaint cites that for 1907 the Assessor assessed the company for transportation rights and privileges over 75.90 miles, $200 per mile, or $15,189; for personal property, $75, making a. total of $15,255. It is alleged that in making this assessment It was the Intention to assess to the plaintiff the railway lines of the Oregon-California Railroad Company and other roads operated by the Southern .Pa cific Company; that the Well. Fargo Company Is in no wise a part of or has connection with the Southern Pacific; that the road has been once assessed and the Assessor has no right to assess it again. Formerly the Wells. Fargo Company has been assessed in Lane County for $75. Says Husband Deserted Her. OREGON CITY. Or.. Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) Mrs. Helene Moritz has entered suit for divorce against Peter J. Moritz, to whom she was married March 13, 1889, at Walla Walla. Wash. She charges Mor itz with deserting her today. They have five children. Mrs. Moritz says her hus band was noted for his fault-finding. EUGENE WRECK eve' WILL STOP FISHING Oregon Warden to Enforce New Law m Fall. SO INSTRUCTS DEPUTIES Washington Authorities, However, Will Permit Holders of State Licenses to Operate on Columbia. t ASTORIA. Or.. Aug. 27. (Special.) The first conflict over the Fall fishing: season will begin after the Washing ton state law permits fishing and the Oregon new law says that it is pro hibited during- the same period. Fish Warden McAllister has notified his deputies to enforce the law strictly and as the decisions of the Supreme Court state that each state has juris diction over the river from bank to bank, his deputies will be compelled to stop all fishing on the river. Washington Will Permit Fishing. On the other hand, the Attorney General of Washington has notified the holders of licenses from that state that they will be legally entitled to fish and if the Oregon officials Interfere with them that he will give them all protec tion possible. This will result in the different laws being tested by a Fed eral court and the Indications are that eventually the Federal Government will take absolute charge of the fishing industries on the Columbia. This Is welcome news to everyone connected with the industry, as then it may be possible to know, what the general law Is and all interests will receive protection, regardless of their personal influence. ' Will Make Feature or Pack. Since the quality of steelheads was found this year to be almost equal to the early chlnooks, effort has been made by the leading cannerymen of the Columbia to place this pack on the market next year as a distinctive fea ture of the industry. That it will meet with approval is unquestioned by the American and European buyers, as in comparison with the late run of chl nooks It is far superior. GIRL CLIMBS MOUNT HOOD Walks From Hood River to Cloud Cap Inn and Then Ascends Peak. HOOD RIVER. Or., Aug. 27. (Special.) Having heard of the feat of Miss Ger trude Benham, the Englishwoman who recently walked from Hood River to Cloud Cap Inn and return, Miss Julia Stearns, an American girl, whose home Is in Wisconsin, has Just duplicated Miss Benham's performance. Miss Steams, however, was more fortunate than Miss Benham, as she succeeded in reaching the summit of Mount Hood. The Wisconsin girl made the Journey by easy stages. Miss Stearns made the ascent of Mount Hood Monday with a party of seven, who had been waiting several days for a fa vorable opportunity to make the climb. In climbing the mountain she became very fatigued, and In descending lost her nerve where a long slide is made over the snow and ice In order to make the descent quickly. Miss Stearns left the Inn Tues day and arrived at Hood River Wednes day afternoon. She has climbed Mount Whitney and several other mountain peaks this Summer and says she expects to make another ascent before the Fall rains come. From here she will go to California. PAY HONOR TO FARRAGUT Memorial Tablet to Naval Hero Un veiled at Portsmouth. PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. Aug. 27. Three thousand shipmates, relatives, friends and admirers of Admiral David Glasgow Far ragut paid a tribute yesterday to the memory of the hero of many battles of the sea in the dedication of a memorial tablet in the Portsmouth avy-Yard. The commandant's house at the navy- yard, where the famous fighter died, was the scene of the exercises, and Admiral George Dewey, who served with Farragut, lifted the covering from the tablet. The memorial tablet bears the following inscription: 'Died in this house, August 14, 1S70, David Glasgow Farragut, Admiral in the United States Navy. Faithful and fear less." On the opposite corners of the tablet are displayed the United States seal and the regulation anchor of the United States Navy. The naval band played a hymn and salutes were fired by the navy-yard battery. MAMMOTH LOG RAFT READY Last One Launched This Season to Be Towed South. CLATSKANIE. Or., Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) The last of the five mammoth sea-going log rafts constructed this sea son by the Benson Ixgglng Company at this place was launched from the big cradle today and will leave tomorrow on the hawsers of the steamers Sarah Dixon and M. F. Henderson for Astoria, where will be taken in tow by the tug Daunt less to San Diego, Cal. Work will be ontinuedi all Winter at the camp getting out logs for the construction of next seasons rarts. inree ot tne raits nave already reached their destination at San Diego safely this season, and the fourth, which left here about two weeks ago. Is reported to have passed San Francisco safely on its Journey. POLE CRUSHES OUT LIFE Rolls Off Wagon and Kills Employe of Telephone Company. HOOD RIVER, Or, Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) Eli Parry, employed by the Home Telephone Company, was killed here today by a pole which fell on him. Parry, assisted by everal other men, was engaged in unloading poles from a wagon, and reached down to block the wheels with a stone. As he did so one of the poles rolled oft the wagon, striking him on the back of the head and crushing him to the ground. Ha was immediately taken to the Cottage Hospital, but died a few minutes after reaching there. Parry was 30 years of age, and leaves a widow and two chil dren, who reside at West Branch. Iowa. His widow was communicated with and the body will be sent there for burial. A Berlin paper says that New York is the third German city In the world in point of population. "With Its 650.000 Germans," It says, "it is exceeded tn slzs only by Ber lin, which has about 2.000,000, and by Ham-burs,- which has 730.000." COOKING EXHIBIT of the "NEW PROCESS" GAS RANGE ENDS TOMORROW The two remaining days of this instructive dem onstration today and tomorrow will be no less opportune for those who have not witnessed the "New Process" in actual operation, than during previous exhibit days. Nothing is so convincing to the woman-who-cooks and who appreciates the many advantages and the con venience of cooking by gas, as to behold the splendid results obtained in cooking and baking with this modern range. Those who have at tended during the exhibit and partaken of the HOT BISCUITS and COFFEE which are being served free to all visitors, are enthusiastic in their recommendation of the efficiency of the "New Process." Exhibit in the Basement Department. COMPLETE'H005E'FURni5HER5 HTOWlCWWilj GIVE LOVING CUPS Hotel Guests Honor Mr. and JVIrs. Taft and Son. INFORMAL SOCIAL AFFAIR Burr Mcintosh Gives Illustrated Iiecture and There Is Speech Making of Lighter Vein. Band Plays "Dixie," HOT SPRINGS. Va., Aug. 27. The S50 guests of the Homestead Hotel tonight presented Mr. Taft, Mrs. Taft and Mas ter Charlie Taft each with a silver lov ing-cup as a formal farewell expression of their regard. The big hotel family gathered In the ballroom, where for an hour Burr Mcintosh lectured and showed Incidentally a half hundred views or Air. Taft in his various occupations ana pas times, taken during his stay of nearly two months In this mountain resort. Speechmaklng of a lighter vein, lnter- snersed with music, ana roiiowea Dy reception wherein the candidate and his family shook hands with every guest. constituted an evening of good-fellow ship and animation. Judge Horace H. Lurton, of Tennessee, a long-time per sonal friend ot Judge Taft. presided and opened the presentation exercises with an expression of the personal interest wnicn has been aroused In the candidate ana his family by the daily friendly inter course in the hotel. Judge Taft and Colonel John c mc- Anerny were escorted to the front while "Dixie" was played and the Colonel, in a most happy vein, presented the cup to the candidate, and Mr. Taft responded. Mrs. Taft was next brought forward and rceeived her cup at the hands of Mrs. Luke P. Blackburn. An even dozen little girls in white surrounded Master Charles Taft and made him the blushing recipient of a miniature loving cup. BEAR HOLDS UN CAPTIVE HUXTER IS ATTACKED AXD AL MOST KILLED. Animal Keeps Guard Beside Victim for 25 Hours, Mauling Him Whenever He Moves. SEATTLE. Wash.. Aug. 27. (Spe cial.) Half dead from loss of blood, and with 69 wounds in his body as the result of an encounter with a huge black bear. Charles Reyden limped Into his camp on Dedman Bay, not far from Sitka, and collapsed. Reyden and a party of friends were on a hunting and fishing trip. Reyden became separated from his companions while chasing a deer. On his way back to camp he met a big bear in the trail. Unprovoked, it attacked him. He fought till exhausted and then lay quiet on the ground, shamming death. The bear mounted guard over him and for 25 hours held him captive. Every time he attempted to move, the beast would strike him with its claws or sink its teeth into him again. Finally, when Reyden was more dead than alive, the brute left him and Rey den crawled over rocks and stumps to his camp. After traveling a long time he finally came out on the beach about 15 miles from camp. He started on the 16-mile Journey along the beaoh and reached his companions more dead than alive. His wounds were dressed and he was taken to the hospital at Sitka, where the doctors say that on acount of his wonderful endurance he has a fighting chance to recover. For seven days from the time he was separated from his companions till he reached camp after his fight with the bear, he had nothing to eat but a salmon which an eagle had caught and left. Investigating Land Clearing. OENTRADIA. Wash.. Aug. 25. (Spe cial.) Harry Thompson, an engineer, representing the Department of Agricul ture, is In Centralia gathering data re garding the clearing of the logged lands. It is probable that an experiment station to investigate the clearing of logged-off lands will be established near bw J SEE TO THIS TODAY Every Home Should Have and Now Can Have a Fine Piano. If your home Is without a piano you can readilv remedy the situation by at tending the piano Sale at Ellers Piano House, where fine, brand new warranted Instruments can now be had for $6 down and (6 a month. Not 'only are payments arranged within easy reach, but prices have also been reduced enormously. The instruments usually retailed for J2H5 go now for $138, while secures choice of many magnificent brand new instru ments that could not ordinarily be ob tained in this or any other city for less than 400. This is not an exaggerated advertise ment, but u statement of solid down right fact, as scores of buyers during the past few days will testify. We are determined to make up for lost busi ness during- the hot Summer days, and must bring our sales record up to normnl by the close of this month. Profit is not the consideration now. We must dispose of pianos, and are bound to do so If low prices and little payments will do It. Remember the ad dress: Kilers Piano House, Washing ton street, above Seventh. $6 down and $6 a month does business here now. We sell Talking Machines and sup- filies, this being the only establishment n Portland where all makes are car ried In stock, affording buyers oppor tunity for careful comparison. Y Lennon s Umbrella Hospital FOR Broken-down and decrepit umbrellas. Old umbrellas made to look and wear better than new. It Is true that from the exterior our place don't look like an Umbrella Hospital. We have the best-equipped Umbrella Repair Depart ment on the Const. Rapid service. Best workmanship. Most reasonable prices. Guaranteed Kiiluprnof Covers From fU.OO I p. 300 MORRISON ST. Is your moutb similar In any way to th above 7 If bo. no need to wear a wobbly, unusable partial plata or Ul-fltting ordinary bridse work. The Pr. Wise system of "TEETH WITHOUT PLATES" The result of 21 ycara' exfisrlece. the new way of replacing teeth in the mouth tooth In fact, teeth la appearance, teeth to chew your food upon, as ywu did upon your nat ural ones. Our force is so organized we can do your entire crown, bridge or plate work In a day If necessary. Positively pain less extracting. Only high-class, aoientlllo work. WISE DENTAL CO., IXC. Dr. W. A. Wise. Mgr., 21 years in Portland. Second floor Falling bldg.. Third and Washington streets. Office hours, 8 A. M. to 8 P. M. Sundays, 9 to 1 P. M. Painless extracting. 50c; plates. $5 up. Phone X and Main 202U. Cranberries j "i ! IfGil 106.P