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t - THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND, MARCH L, 1905. Precinct 80 T. A. Goffe, W. H. Bayne, R. B. Metcalf. Precinct 81 M. A. Thompson, R. C McConnell, L. M. Jjuvib. Precinct 83 J. J. Noonan, John Kaagen, Norman McRae. Precinct 83 Oliver G. Walker, J. P. Hagadoone. 1. L- Lindsav. Precinct 84 F. P- Sullivan. J. Cad well. G. F. IashaicU, P. E. Sullivan, C. G. Adams. Precinct 85 J. Butcher, C. G. Graham, K. Berg! and. Precinct 86 YV. M. Cook, S. M- Venard. H. Denltnser. Precinct 87 H. G. Parsons, H. A. Ruble, by H. G. Parsons. Precinct 8-S. C. Beach. N. Carter, P. S. Malcolm. ' Precinci 89 H. S. Ilodson, C II. Beard, J. B. Easter. Precinct 100 Rockwood William Stan ley. O. J. Brown. Max Ruehle. Precinct 109 Linnton A. J. Van Dolah, J. B. Aehaefer. H. F. Hanson. Precinct 91 St. John H. C. Collier, J. K. William?. Harry C. Hunter. Precinct 1 W. W. W indie, by T. J. Monaghan: B. C Dey. Charles Bredsen. Precinct 108 Holbrook W. J. Miller, H. Munsoii, Mallory Brooks. Precinct 11-' Bertha Dr. Q. Plum mer. by A. M . TM m n H, Goiff Xoakes. R. H. Cardwell. Precinct 114 Wont Portland W. Hosea Wood. V. M. Reed, Henry Nei?er. Precinct 111 Charles Olson. George Chftmpltn. Silas K!ly. Precinct 97 Artela K. L. Rayburn, J. H. Johnson. J. T. Baker. Precinct l(tt Troutdale T. W. Corder, A. Fox, U A. Harlow. Precinct 11 Gresham Charles Cleve land. G. W. Kinney. C K. Littlepage. Precinct 103 Pqwell Valley W. W. Clark. C. K. LJttlepaKe, K. O. Extrom. Precinot JS Lent H. C. Chapman, W. A. Tvier. C. A. Chambers. Precinct 104 Hurlburt James Ross, Carl Nelson, Morris Johnson. P. S. proxy; TEAT OF THE PLATFORM Republicans of Multnomah County Favor Several Radical Reforms. Following is the platform adopted by the platform- committee: "We, Republicans of Multnomah County., in convention assembled, an nounce our adherence to the following statement of principles: 'The record and achievement of our party are a source of gratification and Inspiration to every citizen. For the greater part of 50 years it has been in control of the affairs of our Govern ment. ' and during that period, under the wise counsels of Republican states men and the beneficent operation of Republican principles, the- material, moral and intellectual growth, prosper ity and expansion of our Nation have ben the wonder and envy of the world, while its Influence in the cause of In ternational justice and peace has grown In potency and scope until it .is now the dominating force in the worlds chancellories. "Second It may be confidently asserted that, whatever abuses have sprung up In connection with our great material growth and commercial expansion have been and will be hereafter dealt with by the Republican party, to the end that law may be vindicated and jus tice aeotircd to the people. We believe that unpunished violation of law opens the door to anarchy,. and that civic cor ruption Is a curse and a menace to free institutions. We believe that no man r institution is too powerful to be amenable to the law and no man so poor or lowly but that he should be a hie to look with confidence to the law for protection, and a Republican President, assisted by Republican ad visers, and aided by Republican law makers, has vindicated thee truths find has given to thla nation an ex hibition of courage and wisdom in the correction of industrial abuses and the fearless enforcement of law, which is an Inspiration to every loyal American citizen. "Third This is a government of the pftople. in whom all power and sovereign ty resldo, and we declare that the will of :hn people when ascertained should con trol. In the enactment of measures and the selection' of public officials. "Fourth We believe in the nomination of all candidates for public offices by iltrect vote of the people. We, therefore, indorse the primary election law and pledge to it our most hearty wup-port. "Fifth We favor the supremacy of Re publican principles, and believe that no man should seek in the primaries of our party a nomination for public office unless ho deems the success of Republican prln :iples of more importance than the achievement of personal ambition or the gratification of personal enmity. Wo fheretore recommend that every candidate Tor party favor shall before the primaries Mi requested to in a pledge to be pre pared by the county and city central com mittee that he will at the June election support the nominees of the Republican partv. "Sixth We favor the re-enactment by the Federal Cnnugress of the employers liability law. so modified as to meet the Constitutional objections recently stated by the United States Supreme Court, and we urgently recommend to the next Leg islature of this state the enactment of an employers liability law. having for its object, the better protection of, em ployes. "7. We favor the enactment end the fearless and efficient enforcement of laws for the adequate control and reg ulation of all public service corpora tions In the State of Oregon, and In this connection we recommend that tele phone, telegraph and street railway corporations be declared common car riers, and as such, subject to the con trol and regulation of the Railroad Commission, and that adequate pro vision be made by law for the proper and efficient control and regulation of such corporations. "Eighth We favor liberal appropriations for educational purposes and institutions. IVe therefore urge upon our legislators :he necessity of making such appropria tion for the State University as shall make It an Institution worthy of our great and growing state. "Ninth We favor the early construction bridges across the Willamette River io located as to conveniently serve the growing tranio between the East and the West Sides, and sufficiently high to per mit ordinary river craft to pass under them. "Tenth We favor a division of Mult nomah County Into legislative districts, as we believe that In this way representation will be more fairly distributed and the voters be In better position to judge of the qualifications of their respective can didates, while at the same time bringing the legislator Into closer touch with his constituents and the needs of his district. "Eleventh We favor the exclusion of Asiatic laborers, and we are opposed to the competition of convict labor with that of honest free labor. "Twelfth We favor the election of United States Senators by the direct vote f the people, and we respectfully urge aur representatives In Congress to advo cate and support an amendment to the Constitution ot the United States provid ing therefor. "Thirteenth We favor the enactment of itrlngent laws regulating the organization ind conduct of banks to the end that the itihts of depositors may b safeguarded. "Fourteenth The improvement and de velopment of our rivers and harbors are jf 'the utmost importance in securing a satisfactory solution of the question of :ransportation facilities and ratea. We earnestly favor the improvement of the Columbia and Willamette Rivera, the pur chase of the locks in the latter river, and pre recommend to the serious considera tion of the people of this state the" advi sability of the State of Oregon, acting alone or in conjunction with the ncigh orlng State of Washington, co-operating n a linancial way, with the Federal Gov ernment In the Improvement of the rivers ind harbors which serve the people of this tate." HE SCENTS GRAFT Mann Knocks Out Washington Target Range. YOUNG RISES TO DEFENSE Resents Imputation on Taft Taw ney's Attack on Eight - Hoar "Law Aggravates Alaskan Ar tillery Militia ProTlded For. WASHINGTON'. Feb. 29. There was a suggestion of "graft" in the House today in considering- a paragraph in the Army appropriation bill appropriating J2jO,0O0 for the purchase of 6000 acres ot land near Washington. D. C, for a target range. Mann (Illinois) opposed the prop- vikiuw oiiu i iuiluicu me lutn ui purine . W0 an acre for such property when he amount payable upon the municipal bonds, which includes all issues of every state, county and city in the United States. Since there is. only a small total ot mu nicipal bonds payable in March, the total of J2.MS.7U is an almost negligible sum in comparison with the January and June disbursements, at which time the semi annual and quarterly payments are due. THEY DON'T LIKE SERVICE Patrons of Thirteenth-Street Carline Protest to Company. A protest signed by nearly 100 patrons of the Portland Hallway. Light '& Power Company and protesting against the un satisfactory service on the company's Thirteenth-street branch has been pre sented to the officers of the corporation. The men who were active in circulating the petition explain that the complaint against open doors on cars was - heeeded before the petition was filed. The docu menf Is as follows: Gentlemen: The undersigned patrons and former patrons of the Thtrteenth-atreet branch of your railway system In the City of Portland, do hereby strenuously protest against the ontraceous and contemptible service now furnished by you on the Thlrteenth-plreet branch line. Never before in the history of street rail ways In this oity. was that portion of Port land more populated, and never before was the service as poor as now. We should have through cars to First street, as was orig inally contemplated by the franchise, but CAREER OF PROMINENT CONTRACTOR CLOSED r ... The I. ate Thomas Walker. Taken ill on Saturday. Febru ary 22, with a severe pain in the chest, Thomas Walker, for many years a prominent contractor of this city, died Wednesday morn ing at 9 o'clock at his home, 354 Montgomery street.. A native of Leeds, England, Mr. Walker went to Canada in 1857, coming to Portland in 1S75. He crossed the continent nine times before he decided to make his home In this city. He had been of the firm of Langford & Walker for the past six years, the two men being staunch friends as well. Although he never took an active part in political affairs, he ever held the best interests of the city and Nation at heart, and was always allied on the side of good, clean government. A true son of his adopted country, ho never forgot his native land. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, seven sons nnd two daughters Horatio Walker. New York: Sidney Walk er, Ueorge- Walker. San Fran cisco; Nelson Walker, John Ryder Walker. Thomas Ryder Walker, Portland: William Ryder Walker. Pan Francisco: Mrs. Jean Collins, Svattie: Mrs. Fred McBroom, Spokane. MeUer Bis glasses tor 11.00. said it could be bought for half, and even' loss: . "I am rather Inclined to think." he said, "there has been undue temptation to somebody." The Imputation of Mann was assailed by Young (Michigan), who said that the money would be expended by an honest Secretary of War and a great Depart ment of the Government. After the provision had been further debated, it was stricken out on a poinf of order by. Munn. As the consideration of the bill pro ceeded, there was considerable discussion over an amendment by Tawney (Minne sota) providing "that during the period between May 1 and October 1 of each year it shall be lawful for laborers and, mechanics employed upon public works in the United States and the District, of Alaska to work and receive compensa tion for work in excess of eight hours a day."' The amendment, was ruled out on a point of order, but not until Delegate (.'ale, of Alaska, had an opportunity to oppose it. He said that the sentiment of the Alaskans and of the workmen waa against any departure from the eight hour system. No Training for Students. The provision for tho military instruc tion and target practice of students of educational institutions and inmates of soldiers' and sailors' orphans' homes, to which Issues of small arms may be law fully made, was stricken out on a point of order by Mann. A new provision was inserted, appro priating J25.000 for the purchase of books of instruction, rangefinders. equipment, etc.. for state coast artillery organiza tions. The last paragraph of the bill also met an obstruction in Mann, who vigorously attacked the proposition it involved of giving the Chief of Ordnance discretion In purchasing ordnance supplies without puhlicly divulging their Ingredients, and the provision went out on a point of order. The bill then was passed, carrying a total appropriation of $$4,757,5Sti. Think Judge AVilfley Too Strict. WASHINGTON. Feb. 29. From an authoritative quarter It is learned that the official investigation of the charges and complaints- filed against Judge Wilfley. of the United States court, at Shanghai have resulted in the conclusion that their foundation rests upon the strict rules of procedure enforced by the court and the high standard established for ad mitting attorneys to practice before the tribunal. DECREASE IN DIVIDENDS Nearly $8,000,000 Less to Be Dis bursed In March. NEW YORK. Feb. 24. The March divi dend and interest disbursements will ex ceed t70.000.00O. I'o to the present date dividends declared upon outstanding stock of New York City banks and trust companies and the various railroads and industrial and public-service corporations of the United States will aggregate $37, 623.061. as compared with $43,403,000 de clared during March. 1907, while the total Interest payable upon the bonds of the railroads, industrial and public-service corporations and all the cities, states and counttes of the United States is $32,234,118. as compared with 9o4,i2u,&4 paid during March, 1907. The following table gives the interest and dividend payments for March, 1908. comparing the separate Items and totals with the disbursements of March, 1907: MARCH DIVIDEND DISBURSEMENTS. U'OS. 1907. Railroads J12.SS4.017 J13.212.745 Industrials 27.621.607 Public service 2,376,444 2.513,648 Banks and trust com panies 47.500 53.000 Totals J37.62S.OS1 $42,403,000 MARCH INTEREST DISBURSEMENTS. 190. 1907. Railroads J19.U-3.3 J19.2S0.57 Industrials 6.312.S44 3.SS1.079 Public service 4.312.200 6.764.018 Municipal 2.4tS.7il 4.062.SK) New York City 44.000 50.0u0 Totals J32.2S4.118 J34.020.954 TOTAL. DISBURSEMENTS. 19(8. 1907. Dividends J37.63H.0S1 J43.4ti3.000 Interest 32.234,118 34,020,954 positively should we have at least twe cars fit for use in the Winter time on said branch. The one car now there has a J.'latform three feel high with one step, making it difficult for women and children to enter or leave same. There are no doors, and the curtatns supposed to be nsed for doors, are not kept closed, so that the car is more than very draughty, snd even -if the cur tains are closed. It Is nevertheless, draughty. It leaks on the sides and the seats are in variably wet. This one car In order to make frequent round trip. goes down Thirteenth street at the rate of about 15 miles an hour, and often misses people de siring to ride, who would be peen were the car properly manipulated. Our lack of patronage is due to the grossly inadequate service Invariably accorded us by your said branch. The cars on the Washington-street line frequently do not waft for passengers alight ing from the Thirteenth-street car. and the Thirteenth-street car frequently leaves without waiting for passenger alighting from the Washington-street earn. STATEMENT OF FINANCES THAT IS ATTRACTING 'ATTENTION. Grand totals J69.S52,179 J77.423.9d4 In the above table of interest is the The Sixtieth Annual Report of the Penn Mutual Indicates Unusual Care In Selecting; Securities. Everything of a financial nature is of supreme interest at present, and as such the 60th annual report of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company of Pbllelphia, is attracting universal attention, and is worthy of careful consideration. The report shows that on December 31, 1907, on bonded assets of J32.67S.344, no bond or Interest was in default, demon strating the care with which these securi ties have been purchased. The Investments bear a high rate of In terest, and produced in 1907 an excess above the reserve requirements amount ing to Jl.232.624. The company, which is purely mutual, owns upward of four thousand mortgages scattered all over the most favored sec tions of the United States and amount ing to J37.230.275.56, upon whicn there was on December 31, 1907, no Interest overdue (except two items aggregating J352.50 about one-thousandth of 1 per cent of the principal $300.00 of the J3S2.50 was re ceived at the Home Office of the company. January 26th, 1908. This certainly is a most remarkable showing. During the past thirteen years real es tate mortgages have been taken to the amount of J61.O0O.O0O, Interest thereon ex ceeding J14,O0O,0O0 has been collected, so that in the period named a sum amount ing to over J75.000,000 has been cared for WITHOUT LOSS. The report makes the modest statement that "this is thought to be a record without a parallel.'' In the present report all stocks and bonds are valued at market quotations December 31, 1907. and surplus under this trying test of more than J5.O0O.OOO is shown and dividends were declared to policy-holders during the year amount ing to J2.281.529.41 During 1907 the Penn Mutual wrote in new paid-for business J6C366.148, the largest amount in the his tory of the ' company, and gained In amount of insurance in force J29.656.743, an amount equalled by only one regular life insurance company in the world. The Penn Mutual began Its 61st year with J425.956.270 of paid-for insurance on its books. This immense volume of insurance protection is all held by residents of this country, as the Penn Mutual has never done a foreign business. The achievement of the Penn Mutual is better appreciated when the fact is con sidered that in nearly all the leading companies the amount of insurance in force decreased during the year 1907 and the amount of new insurance written was only a fraction of the former yearly product. Even iu the city of New York the con servative character of the Penn Mutual is appreciated, and In the height of the financial excitement In the month of October, the company wrote more new business in the city of New York than In any previous month of its history, indi cating that in times of stress many men seek to safeguard their families by meant of the protection which life- insurance in the Penn Mutual affords. The Penn Mutoal s full 60th annua! re port contains much valuable and inter- eating information, and may be had upon application to Messrs. Sherman & Har mon. 730 Marqoam building, the Com pany's C-- ' ' mu for the Northwest- . , GREAT SALE THIS WEEK OF OFFICE FUR NITURE OUR ENTIRE LINE IS INCLUDED Those who have had occasion in the past few months to inspect opt splendid and complete showing of office furniture will recognize the importance of this six-days' sale and of the opportunity for selecting dependable pieces to meet any and all demands in the furnishing of the office. It is needless to go into details and mention here the many superior features and qualities in the construction of the Derby and Leopold Desks, of which we are sole agents in this section. Sale commences tomorrow. Old office pieces accepted in exchange. Mail orders and out-of-town inquiries will be given our careful and prompt attention. ROLL-TOP DESKS, HIGH AND LOW BACKS $26 Desk in golden oak sp'l. .$17.75 $2 Desk in golden oak sp'l. -S49.50 $30 Desk in golden oak sp'l. .$21.50 $113 Desk in golden oak sp'l. 77.00 $40 Desk in golden oak sp.'l. .827.00 $123 Desk in golden oak spl. $82.00 $45 Desk in golden oak-sp'l. .$29.75 $160 Desk in golden oak $106.00 $65 Desk in golden oak sp'l. .$43.00 $175 Desk in mahogany $119.00 i FLAT-TOP DESKS SINGLE AND DOUBLE STYLES. - $ 20.00 Desk in golden oak special. $14. 50 $ 26.00 Desk in golden oak special. $17.75 $ 29.00 Desk in golden oak special. $19.75 $ 35.00 Desk in golden oak special. $23.50 $ 42.00 Desk in golden oak special. $2S.50 $ 46.00 Desk in mahogany special.. 829.50 $ 58.00 Desk in golden oak special. $39.75 $ 90.00 Desk in golden oak special. $61.50 $160.00 Desk in mahogany pc'l. .$107 .OO TYPEWRITER DESKS ROLL AND PLAT TOP. $25.00 Desk in golden oak special. .$16.75 $33.00 Desk in golden oak special. .$22.00 $38.00 Desk in golden oak special . .$25.00 $60.00 Desk in golden oak special. .$39.50 $68.00 Desk in mahogany special. ..$45. 50 $76.00 Desk in golden oak special. .$51.00 STANDING DESKS SINGLE AND DOUBLE STYLES. $38 Desk in golden oak, 6 ft. spcl. $25.50 $46 Desk in golden oak, 8 ft. spc1.$31.00 $57 Desk in golden oak, 6 ft. spc'l.$3S.50 $60 Desk in golden oak, 6 "ft. spc'L $39.50 $69 Desk in golden oak, 8 ft. spe'l. $46.00 $72 Desk in golden oak, 8 ft. spc'l.$49.50 OFFICE AND DIRECTORS' TABLES. $ 25 Table in weathered oak spe'l.. $16.75 $ 35 Table in golden oak-especial. . .$23.00 ' $ 55 Table in golden oak special. . .$36.75 $ 60 Table in golden oak special. . .$39.50 $ 72 Table in mahogany special.. . .$49.00 $110 Table in golden oak special. . .$79.25 $150 Table in golden oak special. . .$99.00 $250 Table in mahogany special.. $170.00 DESKS AND OFFICE CHAIRS. $7.00 Typewriter Chair in golden oak special .$4.90 $7.75 Typewriter Chair in golden oak special $5.25 $11.00 Typewriter Chair in golden oak special $7.15 $8.75 Rotary Chair, golden oak sp'l. $5. 90 $10.00 Rotary Chair, golden oak sp'I.$6.90 $14.50 Rotary Chair, golden oak sp'l.$9.oO $12.00 Arm Chair in golden oak sp'l.$S.OO $13.75 Arm Chair in golden oak sp'l.$9.50 $16.50 Rotary Chair in golden oak special $11.25 $18 Rotary Chair, golden oak sp'l.. $11. 90 $24 Arm Chair in golden oak spe'l. $15.90 $27.50 Rotary Chair in mahogany special $18.25 $30 Arm Chair in mahogany spe'l.. $19.75 BRUSSELS LACE CURTAINS --- A SPECIAL 5 SALE In the Drapery Department commencing tomorrow, these dainty and effective Window Hangings are consid- erably underpriced where the quantities of each pattern are limited to six pairs or less. Just the opportunity for selecting 4-pair lot of 6-pair lot of 6-pair lot of 6-pair lot of 4-pair lot of 6-pair lot of 4-pair lot of 1- pair lot of 6-pair lot of 4-pair lot of 2- pair lot of your new Spring Curtains. Note the following quantities and special values: $ 6.00 Laces, per pair, $ 6.50 Laces, per pair . $ 7.50 Laces, per pair. $ 8.75 Laces, per pair. $ 9.00 Laces, per pair. $10.00 Laces, per pair. $10.00 Laces, per pair. $11.00 Laces, per pair. $11.00 Laces, per pair , $10.00 Laces, per pair. $12.50 Laces, per pair. 3.75 . 3.75 4.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 . 5.00 6.50 . .$ 6.50 . .S 7.75 6-pair lot of $14. 4-pair lot of $12. 3- pair lot of $15, 4- pair lot of $18, 3- pair lot of $18, 4- pair lot of $20. 3-pair lot of $25, 3-pair lot of $30, 3- pair lot of $35 4- pair lot of $40 2-pair lot of $50 00 Laces, per pair Sp 7.50 50 Laces, per pair $ 7.75 .00 Laces, per pair $ 8.75 .00 Laces, per pair Sj510i00 ,50 Laces, per pair 10.00 ,00 Laces, per pair. $12.50 .00 Laces, per pair .$13.75 ,00 Laces, per pair $18.00 .00 Laces, per pair $20.00 .00 Laces, per pair $25.00 .00 Laces, per pair. $29.50 r "'ft- , , 1JLh I tfo" THIS WEEK WE OFFER FIFTY OF e MALLEABLE" RANGES ON THE SPECIAL PAYMENT TERMS $1.00 THIRTY DAYS . 8 r ran III irJ It m 4 -I HA PER WEEK 4 lilU THEREAFTE R Our Stove and Range Department announces for this week another special terms offer on this splendid Range an inducement that is of importance to every intending Range-buyer an offer so liberal as to be an absolute guarantee of "The Malleable 's" sterling qual ities, of its efficiency and fuel economy and of our faith in these Ranges. Selection of "The Malleable" means everything to the woman who cooks, in quality of food and kitchen comfort, and to those who pay the bills in ultimate economy. "The Malleable" is made of steel plate3 and malleable iron, riveted together like a boiler no cracks to leak air non-breakable can't burn out will last a lifetime saves repairs saves time and labor. Com bined wfUIi tins iroeral six-days' inducement, we offer to accept your old stove or range in exchange, and for which we will give most reasonable allowance. " I FvJSsET i Silvia tlwi -r- -:. ..!::: - -.-iim1 it .j-hMB.m . SALE OF wire TAPESTRY BRUSSELS RUGS 9x12 SIZES, SPECIAL $19.25 A season -end offering of some of the best patterns in our Rug stock and the very best grade in floor coverings of this particular weave rich Oriental de signs and colorings for living-room, dining-room, library and den. Conventional designs and neutral colorings for general use and some especially adapted for offices. Tomorrow the Carpet Depart ment offers these regular $27.50 room sizes at the above attractive price GARDEN AND LAWN TOOLS SPECIALS TOMORROW AND TUESDAY The approaching Spring season demands the proper preparation and care of your garden and lawn. Your work will be facilitated by the use of proper tools. Our Basement Department combines in a two days' sale the following timely specials in Tools that are essential in the care of garden and lawn. No mail or telephone orders received for the following: Steel Trowels; special, each .5, 7-in. and 8-in. Hoes; special, each 25 12- tooth Malleable Rakes; special, each 2 14-tooth Malleable Rakes; special, each.. 30 14-tooth Lawn Rakes; special, each ,...40 13- tooth Bow Rakes; special, each .0? 4-prong Spading Forks, short handles; spl, ea. 65J ART WALL PAPERS AXP DECORA TIVE FABRICS EXCLUSIVE DE SIGNS SHOWN IX OUR DBCO- R 1 T I V E BE- PA.RTMKNT YOUR CREDIT j It IS GOOD I COMPLETE-HOUSE-FUJffllSliETtf MAKE YOUR MAIL ORDERS AlfD OUT- OK. T O W Jf I N - QUIRIES W ILL ECEIVE OUR 0W TERMS jj CAREFUL AND 5- PROMPT A I - T E N T I O N