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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1895)
10 THE JLOB3ZTKG OEEGKXNXOT, TOJDNESDAX, XAJSTTJOBTS: 36, 1S93. THE EAST SIDE PLAST UATEtt committee discusses the BOXD QUESTION. Zaterestlxis: Financial Statement Economy in. Administration Op erations Sarins: tlie Pat Year. 'X regular meeting of the -water com mittee -was held yesterday. Mr. Falling in the chair, and Messrs. Knapp, Lwis. Scott, Dolph, Kafferty, Corbett, Therkel sen and Hill present. The operating-committee submitted Its monthly report for December, showing receipts and disbursements as follows: Cash receipts from sale of water. .516,055 16 Charged to the city 1.S57 33 Total earnings ......518.814 03 Total disbursements , 6,581 09 The clerk reported that during the past month warrants had been drawn in pay ment of contractors and pay rolls, amount ing to 55S9,4SL On motion the .action of the tjhairman and clerk in drawing these warrants ,was approved. The annual report of the expenditures and receipts in connection with the water works required by law to he submitted to the council, was presented and adopted, and the chairman and clerk instructed to sign Jt and forward it to the council. From an examination of this report, it Is seen that up to December 31. the amount expended by the committee on the water works, was 53,4C9,3CG 78. To meet this ex pense only 52,600,000 . of bonds have been sold, which is $860,366 78 less than the cost of the works. This amount has been pro vided as follows: Profits on water sold 5835,601 57 Premiums on bonds 183,200 79 Total $518,802 27 Advanced by treasurer 41.GG1 51 Total $800.366 78 The treasurer, Mr. Lewis, has several times advanced large sums like this as temporary loans, and this enabled the sale of "bonds to be delayed and interest saved. Since New Year's.another $168,090 of bonds has been sold and Mr. Lewis has been paid. This showing is quite a different one from that -usual In such cases, where bonds are Jiot only sold to the full amount of expenditure made, but enough addition al to pay interest falling due. It is a sufficient answer to any criticisms thai have been made on the manner in which the water committee has managed the Important work intrusted to it. Chief Engineer Snjith submitted his re port in relation to the operation of the waterworks and the pipe laid during 3891. 2t shows that the city has laid 5.3 miles of cast and wrought-iron pipes during the year, and now has 73.42 miles of such pipes on the West Side, and 5.71 miles on the East Side. He reports that Bull Run wa ter was turned into the city mains at New Year's, and that the supply furnished the city is 25,830,000 gallons per day. The gates are adjusted to furnish a sup ply of 16,000,000 gallons per day, of which about 14.000,000 are used on the West Side, and 2,000,000 run to waste through the sewers. The engineers and firemen at the pump ing station have been paid off, excepting two at Palatine Hill, and one at the high service station, who are retained at a sal ary of 550 per month. Mr. Sharp, the chief engineer, has been placed in charge of all the steam pumps, and buildings, and of the hydraulic pumps, machinery and grounds at the park reservoirs. The pipes within the city have all a slight coating of mud, -which is stirred up when the current is reversed, or when several hy dants are opened at the same time. For this reason the supply has been muddy on two occasions for a short time, but the water in Bull Kun lias been perfectly clear, although it has been very high dur ing the recent storms. The condition of the west slope wall of reservoir No. 3 remuins the same as it was three weeks since. Two tunnels are now being run from the level of the bottom of the reservoir to ascertain whether the displacement is due to water pressure be hind the walls. Wells have been bored 42 feet below the bottom, without find ing any sign of water, and there is no evi dence of sliding of the bank. Prepara tions are being made to fill up depres sions in the bottom of No. 2 reservoir, and, in tho meantime, water can be supplied to the East Side through the gate-house of the reservoir. The report was received and filed. A PLANT FOR SALE. A communication from Jas. D. Schuyler, In regard to the plant of the Hydraulic Elevator Company, which he had exam ined at the request of Captain J. C. Ains worth, was read. The completion of the Bull Run waterworks having virtually de stroyed the business of this company, it is hoped the city will buy its plant. Its pumps, mains hydraulics, etc., though 12 years old, appear to be in perfect order, and are said to have cost 596,000, and Mr. Schuyler says they are now worth prob ably 520.000. The company has a revenue of about 51300 per month. If the mains were supplied from Bull Run the cost would be practically nothing, and the rev enue net. If the plant is not acquired by the city, it may become an uncomfortable rival In the elevator business. While, in Mr. Sohuyler's opinion, it would not be atdvisable for the committee to duplicate thelUant, its acquirement is worthy of consideration, and an examination might "be made to ascertain its value. Placed on lile. On motion of Mr. Corbett, Engineer Smith was directed to ascertain if the city mains had pressure sufficient to operate the elevators now run by the Hydraulic Company, and, If so, to give notice that the city is prepared to attach to them, and also to satisfy the mayor and common council that the city is prepared to con nect with the hydrants of the Hydraulic Company. THE EAST SIDE PL.VNT. A communication was received from the city auditor, inclosing a preamble and resolutions adopted by the common coun cil, ottering to turn, over to the commit tee the East Side water plant if it would assume the interest and make provision to pay the 5250.000 of "bonds issued by East Portland, and asking that, if this proposi tion Is not accepted. Bull Run water be furnished the East Side, in order to save the expense of pumping. The communica tion was placed on file. Mr. Corbett introduced a resolution to the effect that the committee would ac cept and operate the East Side water plant in connection with the water-works system, and would agree that, after it had paid the interest on the bonds issued by the committee, the costs of extension of distribution service and the operation of the works. It would pay any surplus up to 51S.0W per annum on the interest of the East Side bonds. He said, of course, the committee must have control of the East Side plant before it could turn water into It, and an amendment in line with the resolution had been incorporated in the new charter to be acted upon by the legislature. Mr. Carey asked whether if such an amendment was contained in the new charter. It would be best to adopt this resolution at present. Mr. Dolph could see no prospect of any Furplus. Mr. Scott asked if the common council, under the law, had authority to levy a direct tax to pay the interest on thee bonds. Mr. Failing said it had. and when the interest became due, if there was no fund to meet it. the council would be obliged to levy & tax to pay it. Mr. Fulling, having called Mr. Dolph to the ehr. opposed the adoption of the resolution. He aW it would be unjust and unwise on the part ef the committee to load Itself with an obligation to pcy this interest. The East SWe plant was con structed by the city of East Portland, and that city issued bonds to pay for It. The works were not worth near what they cost. The committee had no right to as sume the Interest on any bonds, except these issued by itself. The committee has made estimates for the current year, and how could Its calculations be carried out during the year if It assumed this inter est? Such an act would bring trouble on the committee. The council had refused to pay for "water furnished the city. It had said that if an Itemized bill was furnished, it would pay, but it had not done so. After what the committee had done, it was unfair to put this load on It. Mr. Corbett thought that. If the earn ings of the East Side works were as rep resented, it would be best for the com mittee to take charge of them and save the expense of pumping. His idea was to make the best of the situation, and if, by connecting the East Side with the Bull Run system and fixing reasonable rates, they could pay interest and expenses, he saw no reason why they should not, out of any surplus, pay the Interest on the East Side bonds. There was a provision in the new charter for the city to pay one-quarter of a mill for water. This -would amount to some 512,000 or 515,000, and would pay this interest Itself. The adoption of the resolution would enable people on the East Side to have the ben efit of Bull Run water at once, and in two months the new charter would probably provide the one-quarter mill to be paid. Mr. Failing said they should leave the responsibility where it belongs. The com mittee was ready to furnish Bull Run water to the East Side as soon as to this side. The arrangements were all com plete, and in fifteen minutes the water could be supplied. He was willing to do all the committee was authorized to do. The committee's bonds had been negotiated with the idea that there would be no de fault in the interest, but there would be if the committee undertook to pay the interest on the East Side bonds. WHERE WILL IT STOP? Mr. Dolph said the East Side bonds were the same as park bonds; the city was responsible for them as outstanding in debtedness. If the committee began as suming such bonds, where was it to stop? It might as well assume bonds issued by Alblna. If the legislature in the charter provides for meeting interest on such bonds, there would be no objection to assuming them, but it was not wise to be hasty in this matter; better wait and see what power the new charter conferred upon the committee. Mr. Scott said, after hearing the state ments made, he thought it would be wise to postpone these arrangements until it was seen what power the new charter gives the committee. He was very anxious to furnish water to the East Side, and so save the cost of pumping, but it was evi dent that it was best to postpone the mat ter. Mr. Failing said the committee had no legal right to assume the East Side bonds. He had never heard of such a thing till lately. Mr. Corbett had no idea of the commit tee assuming the bonds. Let the city take care of them. As the council claimed they could hardly run the city on S mills lax, they were not willing to turn over the East Side plant unless the com mittee would agree to pay the interest on the. bonds. With only 8 mills levy, It would have no money In the general fund to pay this interest. His resolution was introduced In hopes of bringing about an amicable arrangement, whereby the East Side might be supplied with Bull Run water at once. Mr. Scott was anxious to have the mat ter settled, so the East Side could have the Bull Run water. The council was hard to deal with, and, taking everything Into consideration, he would move to post pone further consideration of the reso lution till next meeting. Mr. Carey said the East Side was very anxious to get the water, and the com mittee was ready to take over the works, and give it to them. The committee has no power to assume the bonds or the interest or any part of them. The legis lature might make this possible, but it had no right to assume any responsibility on prospective legislation. Mr. Corbett was willing to withdraw his resolution and await the action of the legislature. His only object in the matter was to furnish Bull Run water to the East Side, and, by taking over the plant, do away with tho expense of pumping. A RESOLUTION ADOPTED. On motion of Mr. Carey a resolution was adopted setting forth that It is the desire of the water committee to at once furnish the East Side with Bull Run water, and that it is ready to turn on tho water as soon as the council turns the works over to It; and the secretary is directed to notify the mayor and council that the committee will turn on the Bull Run water as soon as the works are put under Its control. Mr. Dolph said all the trouble In con nection with this matter arose from peo ple mixing up the outstanding indebted ness of the city with the matter of the water supply. Mr. Corbett, of the committee on ele vator rates, submitted a partial report, and asked for further time, which was granted. Mr. Failing presented a communication from the Committee of One Hundred, protesting against the sale of the old pumping station. Adjourned till Tues day next. HER LIGHT PLANT. Vancouver Is Considering: Proposi tion to Lease It. VANCOUVER, Jan. 13. Considerable interest is being taken by citizens gen erally as to what action wj.ll be taken by the city council with relation to the electric-light plant of this city. At the regular meeting of the council two propo sitions for leasing the plant were sub mitted as follows: A. E. Williams offered to operate the plant, furnishing all materials and labor, with an all-night service of street arc lights and furnish an engineer for the fire engines for 5496 per month, the city to collect all revenues from the sale of lights. Messrs. Jenkins & Harvey pro posed to lease the plant outright for live years, furnish all material and help, fur nish an engineer for lire engines and to collect all revenues, and to maintain 50 arc lights for streets at a monthly rental to the city of $2 50 each, and to give bonds for the performance of their contract and for the damages to the plant. The council, at a recent meeting, as a committee of the whole, considered the above propositions at length, and. It is known, arrived at a decision as to the disposition to be made of the plant, but refused to give any Information as to what its decision Is, until their report is made at the regular meeting of the council next Monday. There is a great diversity of opinion among the citizens as to the propriety of allowing the management of the plant to go out of the city's bands. The ma jority, however, appear to be satisfied to trust to the wisdom of the council in the matter. It is estimated that the street lights during the past year have cost the city about $S each, besides Interest on the original cost of the plant. Ex tensive repairs will have to be made to wires, poles and machinery in order to keep the plant up to its present efficiency and capacity. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby I Cuttinjr Teeth. Be sure to tise that old and TreU-triei renfcay. Mrs. Wlnslon-'s Soothlnc Syrup, tor children tfelblac It soothes the child, sottesa tho gums, allays ait rwUo. cure wind coUc and dtarrsoea. Jt e In twenty are fre from some little ailment caused by iaactioa f tbe liver. Use Carter's Little Liver Pais. Tke result will be a pleasant surprise. They give positive reHeC "Chlckerias" Pianos. Wiley B. Allien Co. A LECTURE Off GRAffT HOWARD TELLS OF THE GREAT 1VAERIOR. AT CHATTAXOOGA- A Moving Pictnre of a. Bloody Battle The- Ascent of Missionary Ridge Compliments to Portland. The second lecture in the T. M. C. A. star course was given by Major-Generai Oliver Otis Howard, In the First Baptist church last evening, before an excellent audience of the representative people of the city. The subject was "Grant at Chattanooga." Preceding the lecture the organist. Professor W. M. Wilder, gave an organ prelude as follows: (a) Inter mezzo, from "Cavalleria Rusticana," by P. Mascagnl; and (b) "Military Memories." of which Professor Wilder is the author. This production has been dedicated to General Lew Wallace, who recently sent the author the following acknowledg ment: "Crawfordsville, Ind., Dec. 2S, 1804. Dear Sir: Forgive me for not answering your letter of the 18th inst. sooner. I consider your offer to dedicate your com position, 'Military Memeorles,' to me a great honor. The performance Is yet very distinctly in my memory. I wish you the greatest success, by which I mean making other people as happy as you have made me. Very truly your friend. LEW WALLACE. "To Professor W. M. Wilder." As the musical strains of the great organ were brdUght out by the skilled touch of the organist, the memories of 1861-1865 were revived anew in the minds of all the old soldiers and all others who lived in those stirring years. Judge H. H. Northup, in introducing General Howard, spoke of the many heroes of the great rebellion who had passed away, and in a touching and elo quent manner referred to the varied ex periences of the speaker. Upon the gen eral arising, he was welcomed by a thunder of applause. The general said it was his first opportunity to come to an audience of welcome in this city. He re courted the changes that had taken place since he came here first, 20 years ago, mentioning the many evidences of ma terial progress in hotels, schools, churches, grand business blocks, public buildings, etc., that had been erected since he was here the last time He liked Portland because it reminded him of his wife. He found here also a change In the water, and singularly enough it was caused by a supply from Bull Run. He thought he had heard of that name before, but under somewhat different circumstances. After numerous facetious allusions to peculiarities of climate, people, etc., he began an admirable address by giving in a very simple and effective way the de tails of army organization, so that young people could easily understand him. As he stated, he did not expect to give a full and coherent account of "Grant at Chat tanooga," but only different phases of that important campaign, which really did so much in bringing the rebellion to a. close. By reference to a large map, showing the position of Chattanooga, the Tennes see river. Lookout Mountain, Missionary ridge, and the position of the federal and confederate troops, the general launched out upon his subject, giving the condition of the beleagured and starving troops in the ill-starred city, and showing the disposition of the federal forces sent to their rescue after Grant took command. A feature of the lecture, of striking inter est, was the description of his first meet ing with Grant, and how surprised he was in finding a man of small stature, self-contained and uncommunicative, and yet extremely cordial, and at the same time utterly devoid of all pomp or show. At this first meeting General Howard says there was begotten in him a con fidence In General Grant that the sub sequent years never lessened, and he was peculiarly struck with Grant's complete reliance upon God, which never forsook him. Of absorbing Interest was the de scription of the first meeting between Grant and Sherman of the difference between, these heroic men and of the ab solute confidence each had in the other. Then followed a vivid and dramatic ac count of the splendid conduct of the troops which resulted in the sublime victory of that time. So real was this that it seemed as if the audience was viewing the awful conflict from some vantage point, and could hear the deep thunder of artillery, the sharp crack of musketry, and the shouts of encourage ment from the brave men as point after point was gained in the upward march to the historic crest of Missionary ridge, and then the tremerdous cheering as It became plain that a great victory had been won. In a most pathetic and touch ing manner the after-battle scenes were depicted, causing all to shudder and to be thankful that the horrors of war no more disturbed this country. The lectur3 closed by General Howard giving a brief, yet most touching, ac count of his last visit to the great com mander in 1SS3, a short time before he passed on to his reward. THE ROUNDER'S RETURN A Very Unsatisfactory anil Unprofita ble Trip to Salcin. The Old Rounder returned to Portland yesterday afternoon, after a two days stay among the legislators at Salem. He went up Sunday night with the large party which left this city at that time, and it was supposed then to be his inten tion to remain during the session of the legislature, or at least until the senatorial question was settled. He was evident!: much disconcerted over something or other, for his entire demeanor gave evi dence of disgust and disappointment. He was Very ready to unfold his tale of woe to a few friends who encountered him at one of his usual haunts, due considera tion first being taken, of course, for the arid condition of his inner man. "This thing of electin' a senator ain't what it's cracked up to be." said the Rounder. "A lot of us fellers went up to Salem Sunday and we thought, of course the citizens would turn out and give us a reception. But they didn't. Where do you s'pose they was? At church! Nice kind of town to elect a senator In. Jim Eddy and the gineral and me headed the procession from the depot down to the Willamette hotel, and we stumbled over a half a dozen churches on our way down. One of 'em was just lottin' out when tho gang went pust. and there was a young feller named Gatch among 'em. They said he was the mayor. Instead of doin' the proper thing and comln' forward and offerin' us the keys of the city, what do you think he done when he saw us? Begun recitin' poetry an insultin' piece beginnin' 'The Assyrian came down like a wolf upon the fold.' It made me and the gineral mad. The gineral told him his conduct was scandalous, and he proposed to bring It up before the next session of the railroad commission, and have 'em pass a resolu tion. That'll fix him plenty. This thing of supposln' the commission ain't no good, is all wrong. It ain't no snap for Jim and the gineral. Look at what they've done. They have personally inspected every foot of railroad In Oregon, and you bet they made the old Oregon Pacific toe the scratch every time anything went wrong. Then they got out a Teport with a yaller-cover makln' 3S6 pages, and, after all that, they've got to do a lot of hard hustlin to keep from bein' abolished. But, you bet, both Jim and the gineral is able to get a 00-horsepower gait on when there's a fat office in sight. "Well, we finally got to the hotel, where we found the rebt of the boys, and Charlie and Tom. Old Dolph was there, too. Charlie and Tom was right in It. They're the-proper sort. Tou don't have to put on your overcoat and your winter T For one single day. We are record-breaking In every line; the selling is livelier, the choosing choicer, the values fuller, the specials more numerous and tempting than ever. LADIES' SILK MITTENS CLEABASCE SPECIALS At 35c, reduced from 50c At 50c, rednced from 75c At 68c, reduced Irom 51.00 At 83c, reduced from 51.25 At S1.00, reduced Jrom S1.50 At 51.25, reduced from SI. 75 At 1.45, reduced from 2.00 BOOKS So low priced In holiday time that everybody wondered, and the more you know of them in clearance, the more you will wonder. 51 25 for Gems of Art, holiday price 52 50. $1 each for Fairy Lilian, and the Earl's Return, instead of 51 50. 53 25 a set for Shakespeare, complete in 13 handsomely bound pocket volumes, re duced from ?5. OLDS LADIES' WOOL and CASHMERE to 53 styles now 52 2S; 56 to 512 50 styles Is It $ot Wo? th While? When sickness enfol-Js you or your loved ones to second your" physician's efforts by having his prescriptions filled by responsible pharmacists, who have by faithful effort, earned your confidence. We have dispensed prescriptions in Portland for thirty years, and en our past record bespeak your patronage. l&foodaf d, Clarke & Go. 2QTnDCQ J FIRST AND ALDER - O 1 U iL.O I THIRD AND STARK E. C. GODDARD & CO. BHHGHIH SRUB. OF SHOES. For today, we offer Laird, Schober shoes. Hand-sewed, for 52 85. We have also added 43 pairs to the lot 99 cents. Some of them worth 53 50. 129 SIXTH STREET, - - socks for fear of, a cold snap when you go up to interview 'em. They ain't war ranted to freeze on sight. That's what disgusts me ' about the whole legislative outfit. They say they ain't electin a man because he has a, stock of small talk at the end of his toncue. and calls vou bv your first name, atid has lately studied up on tho symptdmof group, cholera In fantum and measles, so he can appear to take a paternal interest in all your little kids. " 'Well, Charlie,' says I, 'how's the cause?" "Charlie didn't .make no reply, for he was a-talkln to a member from the arid regions on prohibition. You bet Charlie always knows what subjects to introduce when a feller comes to see him. I knew where the cigars was, so I went up to Charlie's room and helped myself. Then I went to see Hofer. "It was Sunday, but I found Hofer In his sanctum-sanctorium just the same. He was a-edltln when I found him. " 'Hofer,' says I, 'we must have free silver. " 'Now you're a-shoutin', " says Hofer. " 'Hofer,' says I, 'we must beat old Dolph.' " 'Them's my sentiments to a T,' says Hofer. 'That is to say, them's my senti ments up to the hour of goin to press. We must clip the toenails of the goldbug octopus, which is a-crushin' the people beneath its wheels, and destroy the Jug gernot, which is a-suckin' the life-blood out of our free Institutions. Down with mo nopoly! Crush the goldbug! Up with free silver! Now is the time to sub scribe,' says Hofer. " 'Hofer,' says I, 'it's a gittin plain to me that the monopolies has got a lead pipe cinch on this thing, unless Charlie and Tom gets a move on. Charlie and Tom is all right, but they've got to bring out more candidates so as to bust up old Dolph. Now, Hofer,' says I, 'you're a great editor.' Hofer was so tickled that he got up and went over to where there was hangin' a picture of Horace Greeley, and turnrd it to the wall, and then he re marked that he guessed he was; 'though,' says he, 'there's only a few of us left. " 'Hofer,' says I, 'ever since the gold bug Oregonian ripped youup the back, the people has considered you a martyr. Yes, Hofer, a martyr to the cause of free silver.' " Tes, said Hofer, 'I'm a martyr, but they'll never burn me at the stake as long as I have this about me,' and he pulled a round bottle-shaped thing out of his pocket and waved it over his head. It made my hair stand on end, and I made a break for the door. " 'What's the matter?' says Hofer. 'Hofer,' says I, 'This ain't Rooshia. Put up that dynamite bomb.' " 'That ain't no dynamite bomb, says Hofer. 'That's a hand-grenade fire ex tinguisher. "I sat down agin" and says: 'Hofer, we want you to come out tomorrow strong for free silver and announce yourself as a candidate for United States senator. What we want in the senate is free sil ver and brainy men. We want you to get down off the editorial triiJod for six years and help the cause in the senate. Do you conserlt, Hofer?' " 'Well, says Hofer, 'I am willin' to be a martyr for a while longer, and sac rifice myself on the altar of my bleedl.V country. What's the salary now?' "You see, my scheme was to bring out Hofer as a candidate, and that would kill off Moores for speaker, and that would be another blow at the goldbug conspirators. We wouldn't have two big offices from Salem. Before Hofer could announce himself in his next paper, the republican corkus got together and nominated Moores for speaker, and of course that queered Hofer. It made me tired, and I took the next train for home." Piusensrers for Snn Francisco. The steamer Queen sailed for San Francisco last night with the follow ing passengers: O. Babcock. Mrs. William Smith, S. G. Button and wife. C. H. Kelly and wife, E. C. McDowell. Mrs. W. Lus sler, Mrs. Deas, K. Vial. Daniel Cosgrove, G. Marshall. A. Adams, Charles J. Chris tie. Drew Smith. R. McGuIre. Dr. J. W. Galbralth. Mrs. Houk, J. Sheehy, T. Mc Kay, and 49 In the steerage. If your complaint is want of appetite, try half a wineglass Angostura. Bitters before meals. CLEARANCE IN THE LINENS This ISth annual clearance sale is vastly more attractive In the linens table sets, dam asks, napkins, and bed furnishings, than all the news we can print of it. Crowds attest It. Visit the linen corner first. SHOES The bargain table is given over to the 53 and 55 BROKEN LINES, at $3 59; while a 99c line includes men's, women's and children's slippers, and children's shoes, worth up to 52 a pair. There's just one word that describes our shoe busi ness, that's booming. UNDERWEAR CLEARANCE SPE CIALS FOR THE CHILDREN Red all wool pants and drawers, sizes 21 to 34, regularly up to 51, all at 33c a. garment. Dr. Warner's camel's hair combination suits, at one-half price. & KING- WRAPPERS. Clearance special. All .53 50 at 54 3S. STR STR EETS Chemists STREETS & Mitchell's 58 Ladles French Kid Laca of Ladles' Shoes, sizes 2JA and 3 only, for 0REG0NIAN BUILDING A BIG STORM COMING. The OutlooU Is That It "Will Arrive in. n. Day or Two. It will not snow today. Such is the authorized statement from the weather bureau. Yesterday, a keen, penetrating wind prevailed most of the time, coming from the southeast, but at nightfall it had shifted almost due north, and the storm center was In the vicinity of Eu reka, Cal., where a strong southeast wind prevailed. So far as barometrical conditions are concerned, there is a big storm brewing which will take in the entire coast and Mexico. At Eureka, last evening, the barometer read 29.14, which is unusually low; at Portland it stood 29.44, and at Fort Canby the wind was blowing at a velocity of 48 miles an hour. Last night the center of the storm was too far south and, until it takes a northern movement, it will not rain or snow. While today promises to be fair, the gathering storm is likely to be here sometime tomorrow or Friday, and, unless present indications change, the storm is likely to be of the old-fashioned sort. Throughout Southern Oregon and California It will rain. Such Is the general information that was given out at the weather bureau last evening, just previous to shutting up shop for the night. The weather office yesterday was in re ceipt of the monthly report of Mr. O. C. Yocum, for December, who is spending the winter at Government camp, Mount Hood, four miles south of the summit. The coldest weather of the month was on the 24th, when the temperature was 12 degrees above zero, and at sunrise varying to 36 degrees. The month opened with four inches of snow on the ground, and from the 5th to the 12th of the month 36 inches covered the ground. On the 14th snow began to fall again, and on the 18th the depth had reached 41 inches. During the close of the month the snow melted slowly, and on December 31 there were CO inches on the ground. On December 27 and 2S, a strong wind prevailed which Mr. Yocum states was the most severe he ever experienced. The grand old mountain is now covered with a mantle of snow from base to summit, and some of the Ma zamas might enjoy a winter climb of the mountain on snowshoes, which wouW prove an interesting trip. DEATH OF DR. BOWLBY. An Honored Pioneer anil Pliyfcieinn I'asses A-svny tit Forest Grove. Dr. Wilson Bowiby died at his residence at Forest Grove yesterday of general de bility. The doctor was an early pioneer of this state, and for many years was prom inent in politics and medicine. Born in New Hampton. N. J., July 4, 1818, he early went to New York city, and thence to Cin cinnati, O., where he studied medicine in the Eclectic Institution. In 1S45 he com menced the practice of his profession in Fairfield, Ind., and during the following seven years devoted himself to a system atic study and practice of medicine, which afterward served him in this state for a period of 42 years. In 1852 the doctor, with his wife and family, came to Oregon and passed the winter in Portland. The doctor always had a liking for a fine farm, and in 1E50 took up the Bov.iby farm south of Hillsboro, and improved it in pioneer manner. While on this farm his practice extended from Portland to McMinnville, and from the Willamette to the Columbia. About 1SC0, he removed to Forest Grove, where he educated his family and became a fixture for 34 years, with the exception of four years, when he was collector of In ternal revenue in the city of Portland and resided here. He was a member of the last territorial legislature, and was re elected and served in the first state legis lature during four terms. He was chosen president of the senate during his last term, and was a republican elector of this state In the first election of General Grant to the presidency. He was appointed by President Lincoln, examining surgeon, and served under Captain Keler, who was pro vost marshal. His first wife died in 1S82, and his second wife died last June. He also lost a son a few months ago, and since the death of the latter two he has grown feeble. In religion Dr. Bowiby was an active member of the Methodist church, and in politics was first a whig and afterward a republican. HAS SO FAR BEEN AN And the Interest shows no sign of flagging. Our customers appreciate the fact that our lines are so numerous and. varied as to interest everyone, and our prlcss so low as to make buy ing during this sale a good business investment. In many instances OUR Of the goods, and in liava been on a grand in all our windows Below the Actual Cost 2ST. B Our great Special SaleofMen's Clothing continues a leading attraction. Men's Trousers, S4.17 a pair; worth regularly 6 to $S Men's Suits, $7.37, $9.83. $12.47 and $14.89. ALL AT COST OF THE MATERIALS MEIER About one year ago I inaugurated a Special Silver Sale and that it was a success is attested by the many households that I fitted up complete with silverware. Commencing January 13, I will carry on my second Special Silver Sale by offering my entire fine stock of Silver Goodj, Tableware. Flatware, Holiow-warc, Novelties, including Silver Tewelry. at positively the lowest prices that silver goods have ever been sold before, regardless of cost. I do this to close out my en tire stock of silver goods, which is the largest In the city of Port land A call will convince you that if yon have the least use for any thing in Silverware that now Is the time to buy. I invite you to call early while the stock is yet complete. Respectfully, Cot. 3d and JVTorrison GREAT REMOVAL SALE $18,000 In boots and shoes to be clused out during this month for loss than manufacturers' cost. SPECIAL PRICE LIST LADIES' BUTTON SHOES. All our finest quality French kid our finest quality French kid itton. common sense and opera Aj r r e. plain, size 2 to 4; regular VI It ice S3 50, 4 M and STi .r0 tpJL. 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