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10 THE lOBTSTTG- OKEGOIAT, -JFRXDAX, FEBBXTAKT 15, 1895. THE TAX A MISTAKE- IXSURAXCE COMPAXIES ATJ TAX PAYERS OPPOSE HOFER'S HILL. The Insured, They Sny, Ik Certain to Be Required to Bear an Addi tional ISurdeu. Representative Hofer's bill affecting for eign insurance companies, which passed the house last Wednesday by a vote of 48 to 6, is commented upon adversely by leading insurance men and property-owners In this city. Apparently the objectionable feature of the bill is the prevision impesing a heavy increase in the tax upon insurance com panies doing business in this state. The bill affects Are, Are and marine, life, life and accident, plate-glass and steam-boiler 'nsurance. Heretofore, life and life and accident companies have paid no state tax in Oregon; fire insurance companies have paid a tax of 1 per cent on their net profits. Mr. Hofer's bill provides for a tax of 2 per cent on the net profits of all the kinds of insurance companies named. The bill says: "Such foreign insurance company shall pay, or cause to be paid, into the state treasury, a- tax of 2 per cent upon all such gross receipts, less premiums returned and the amount of losses paid, which payment, when so made, shall be in lieu of all taxes upon the personal property of such company and the shares of stock therein." Representative Paxton opposed the bill on the ground that insurance companies are now doing business at a. loss, and it would be unwise to increase their bur dens; also, that the increased taxation would come out of the pockets of the insured. Mr. Hofer contended that rates are as low, or lower, in the states which collect such a tax as in Oregon. For the purpose of learning what those most affected think of the bill, a number of leading insurance men and policy-holders were Interviewed yesterday. The uni form expression was in opposition to the tax feature. It was held that the tax must come out of the pockets of the in sured. The insurance men complained of the present lack of profit in their busi ness, while policy-holders bewailed the existing high rates of insurance and hoped that nothing would occur to increase them. Mr. James Iaidlaw, who Is agent for several European fire and marine insur ance companies, said: "During the past year the amount of the lofaes paid by the companies which I represent exceeds the amount of the pre miums. As long as such a condition ex ists, they -will not have to pay much of that tax. This new tax is just double what was formerly paid by fire insurance companies. People seem to have an idea that insurance companies are making a lot of money. That Is not true. Fire in surance companies have hardly held their own during the past 10 years. Any intel ligent person can see that there is not much profit in the business when three local companies possessing the support of such a large clientage as the Oregcn, the Columbia and the Northwest had, are obliged to go into receiverships. The tax will be paid by the assured, and it will not accomplish the result aimed at by the legislators." Mr. William Vadhams, of "Wadhams & Company: "The rates of insurance are high enough already. If this bill is going to still further increase the burden of the assured, as seems likely, it should be defeated." Mr. F. E. Thayer, local manager of the New York Life: "The tax of 2 per cent on the gross amount of premiums collected by a life Insurance company, less the deduction for death losses, seems to me is a. very exor bitant tax, and is an injustice to the peo ple in the state of Oregon, who are carry ing life Insurance, for I see no .vay that it can be paid except out of the dividends of the policy-holders in this state." Mr. Charles E. Ladd I am not familiar with the matter, but I will say that if the present rates are Increased, it would seem that some other method of avoiding loss by firo would have to be devised. Mr. James S. Reed, agent for the Orient and the New Zealand lire Insurance com paniesIn the course of a number of years devoted to the business of insurance, I have not been impressed with the value to the state or city, of laws imposing a tax upon such corporations. In every case where such penalties are inflicted, the cost ultimately comes out of the pock ets of the people. This business Is like all other legitimate enterprises, governed by competition. The cost of fire insur ance is based upon the companies being able to carry the risk, pay expenses and loshes. and secure a small profit upon the capital invested. Very frequently this latter is small indeed and often on the wrong side of the ledge. Inimical legis lation simply results in self-protection. Mr. P. YV". Gillette I own 18 houses in Portland, and am agent for a good many more. I am more interested in this matter than the insurance companies, for I real ize that I have to pay the tax. If the leg islature would let insurance companies alone, they would regulate themselves to the best interests of the insured. Compe tition operates with them as witii other lins of business. It is stmns? that the legislature can't see that every hindrance it puts in the way of insurance compan ies adds so much to the cost of the as sured. The only reason I can see for it is the idea that it will benefit some weak 1 tle local insurance company, which i mounts to very little in comparison with tin others. Why don't the legislature Kvive the companies alone and let us have our insurance as cheap as we can get It? Mr. G. Rosenblatt, agent for th I.on ! & Liverpool. Globe Fire Insurance i ompany. the Tlames & Mercey Marine Insurance Company, and the Mutual Life v ' New York, said: "I am agent for the ihree principal kinds of insurance. Re '. erring to the bills affecting insurance tompaMies betore the present legislature, )ioue bill No. 6S is most important, as it doubles the present tax on tire insurance companies and imposes a tax. not !n ex istence heretofore, on life insurance com panies. I think that the companies would not 1h? satisAed to itay this, and it would go on the policy-holder. The fire insur ance companies pay their present 1 per cent tax without charging it to the as sured, but if that tax were to be double I they comW not continue to do so. With life insurance the tax will merely reduce the surplus of the companies to that ex tent, and It will be charged to pouev hoMers of this state. I think that the -valued policy bill passed by the legisla 1 ure of 1SW was a mistake. I have always lc-en opposed to it, inasmuch as any per son who acts fairly with an insurance . oinpany will always get his just deserts. 1 have always regarded this law. which compels the company to pay the full amount called for by the policy, whether the value o the property de stroyed reached that amount or not. as an incentive to incendiarism and an opening for fraud whereby the law protects dis honest persons against insurance com iuuues. Some time ago the Pacific Insur ance Union annulled a circular which had been sent io all Insurance companies, chargincran extra 19 per cent on premiums. as the union took it for granted that the -valued policy law would be repealed by the preeNt legislature. If it is not re galed, I cannot say whether or not the union will enforce the collection of the 30 per cent. If the legislature of Oregon insists upon making laws against Insur ance companies, the people of Oregon -who insure will have to pay. as insurance companies cannot be oerated at a loss. Herbert Folger. of the New Zealand Fire Insurance Company, said: "The question of taxation of insurance premiums by the state is one which the insurance companies, as a rule, prefer not to discuss. It has been remarked edi--vtrJally by The Oregocian that such tax ation Is resorted to as being a simple and convenient mode of securing revenue, rather than because it is legitimate or defensible. The present law, which im poses a tax upon the net Income of the insurance companies (after deduction of losses and expenses paid in Oregon), is reasonable and not burdensome. If, how ever, the rate of taxation is to be raised or the manner of assessing it replaced by one less equitable, the companies will naturally avail of their recourse and col lect of policy-holders. It Is not often ob served that this is a direct tax upon thrift and Industry, but it is nevertheless true that only those who have their own homes or have amassed property are affected by an Insurance tax. Insurance rates are higher now than the average property-owner thinks they should be, but nothing else can be expected in a country where heavy fees are charged with the view of keeping out strong financial in stitutions, and where taxes are univer sally imposed. It is the only kind of protection to home industry which has not succeeded, and there are several hun dred citizens of Portland who realize that the tale of profits in the insurance busi ness is a myth. Four companies have had their day in this city, aided by ex tensive home patronage and more than their proportional share of the best city business, but, with one exception, they have left a heritage of disappointment and loss. Other companies have had no ad vantages where rates were the same, but the narrow margin of profit in those very rates led to the untoward result. When ever the community can be brought to realize that fire Insurance is a business which boys cannot play with, that the doors should be thrown wide open to ad mit sound companies prepared to pay losses of any magniture; that any increase in the expenses of companies must be met by increased premiums, and that just as soon as the state steps in to reduce the fire waste by preventing the erection of buildings in Portland four or five times the maximum size of similar buildings in London, requiring cleanliness around premises in compactly built blocks, and state investigation of every suspicious fire, then, and not until then, insurance rates will be largely reduced; but the milleni'ium will probably be heralded at the same time." EAST SIDE AFFAIRS. Sellvrood Property-Owners and the Desired Five-Cent Fare. An interesting meeting of the Sellwood Improvement Association was held Tues day evening. It was well attended. In the absence of the regular president, J. C. Cunningham, vice-president, presided over the meeting. It being the night for the election of officers, it was the first busi ness transacted. J. C. Cunningham was chosen president: E. B. Madden, vice president; J. D. Chapman, secretary, and J. L. Melrath, corresponding secretary. All these officers are citizens of Sellwood, and are -working for the Interests of that portion of the city with zeal. The committee on a 5-cent fare reported progress, and was given further time. The matter is understood to be In the hands of atorneys, who are making a thorough in vestigation into the legal standing of the case. A member of the committee stated yesterday that, while the committee is not giving publicity to the proceeedlngs, it is confidently believed that the 5-cent fare will be secured, but it will be some time before it can be accomplished. Regarding water for Sellwood, the committee cannot do anything until the East Side water plant passes into the hands of the water commission. It is confidently expected that water will be had early in the spring. Conrts Investigation. I. R. Birt, president of the Cape Horn Telegraph Company, explains that the col lapse of the company was due to two 'things. The hard times came after it was completed, and the people who subscribed to help construct it failed to keep their promises. He says about $1500 is due the company from this class, while the in debtedness of the company does not ex ceed $375. Mr. Birt says he owns 53300 of the stock, and put $1500 in cash in the company, for which he received nothing. Neither himself nor Manager Hitchcock received anything for their services during the construction of the line. "The funds of the company were honestly and fairly expended in the construction of the line, he said, "and if Mr. W. H. Johnson, who is a director himself, or any one else, de sires an Investigation as president of the Cape Horn Telegraph Company, I will af ford him or them every facility. I am confident that, had the people paid their subscriptions, and supported the line, it would now be in operation, and of great advantage to the country through which it passed." August Flnlc Dangerously 111. Mr. August Fink, a pioneer resident of Albina, Is lying dangerously ill at his home, and is not expected to recover. His son arrived from Seattle last evening, to be present with his father. Mr. Fink was one of the first to settle In Albina, com ing there about 16 years ago, and was in business up to a few years ago. He is 65 years of age, and his vitality is nearly ex hausted. During the time he has resided in Albina, Mr. Fink has met with more ac cidents than most men encounter in a life time. He has had a leg broken twice, both arms have been broken, and his shoulder has been dislocated and also broken. His present serious Illness Is attributed to his numerous injuries. Dnmage Suit Adversely Decided. S. W. and Carrie Bryant sued F. B. and Stella Murphy yesterday in Justice Bul lock's court for the sum of $250, for al leged damages and money due them. It was alleged In the complaint that they rented the Risley house and were ejected in the middle of the winter, by Murphy, the owner, causing the plaintiffs great damage and hardship. The case was hotly contested. and, after hearing all the evi dence and argument of counsel. Justice Bullock gave a decision in favor of the de fendants. A triumph of science the superb quali ties of Dr. Price's Baking Powder. Miscellaneous Notes. Rev. Lee Thompson, of McMinnville, who was at the Portland hospital for some time, and underwent a dangerous opera tion, is now fully restored to health, and has returned to his work. The overcrowded condition of the Williams-avenue schoolhouse is greatly re lieved by the directors renting a room in the Manley block, about two blocks north of the schoolhouse and placing a teacher and class in it. Work on the new truckhouse in Holla day's addition is progressing rapidly. The annex In the rear is finished, and the in terior of the building is to be arranged for the fire apparatus and the firemen. who will occupy the upper portion of the building. The rooms of the East Side Athletic Club, in the Odd Fellows' building, on Grand avenue and East Oak street, have been remodeled, and now the club has comfortable quarters, and they are also very convenient. The rear of the main hall has been ptrrtitioned off into small apartments, leaving an ample room for the gymnasium in front. A New Trial Denied. A motion for a new trial was denied by Judge Snattuck yesterday in the suit of Frank Hacheney, assignee of the Union Hanking Company, vs. Ij. C. Driggs et al. This is an action to recover a small amount on a promissory note, which was lost. and. on the trial cf the cause, was decided in favor of Driggs and others. It was claimed at the trial of the suit that Driggs and others were signers of the note only as sureties, and the bank had extended the time of the note for the principal, without apprising them of the fact: therefore, according to law. they wt-re thus released from further liability as imtorsers. Arc as small as homoeopathic pellets, and as easy to take as sugar. Every body likes them. Carter's Little Liver I Pills. Try them. A COUKT in uniform: GLITTERING JUDICIAL SPECTACLE AT THE ARMORY TOXIGHT. The Brigade Court-Martial of Lieu tenant Unrnth. of Battery A Rare and Interesting Proceeding. A brigade court-martial is a novelty in the Oregon National Guard, and that is one reason why so much interest is being taken In the trial of Lieutenant Unrath, of battery A, on the charge of Insubordina tion, which is to take place at the Arm ory tonight. But perhaps the most po tent reason is that the trial is to be pub lic, and, dealing, as It does, -with the Inci dents that led up to a threatened disor ganization of crack company G, the per emptory discharge of three sergeants, and the action of Captain Greenleaf, of the battery, in tearing the chevrons from the sleeves of three corporals in the presence of their comrades. It offers the curious public an opportunity they have hitherto been denied to pry into the internal affairs of the regiment and battery. Lieutenant Unrath, whose alleged ac tion in offering the captaincy of the bat tery to Captain Farrar is said to have pre cipitated all the troubles in both regiment and battery, is a young man who attained his rank by strict attention to his duties and hard work. He is an enthusiastic ar tilleryman, and previous to his arrest might have been seen about quarters almost any assembly night, putting a squad through gun drill, instructing new recruits in the manual of arms, or crossing sabers with some of his companions. He was well liked by his men, and, to all outward ap pearances, the man most depended upon by his commander. Why he should at tempt to oust Captain Greenleaf from the battery it is hard to say, for neither the captain nor his men will discuss the mat ter. The lieutenant is not inclined to look upon his trial as a serious matter, as he says that he can easily prove his Inno cence of any charge of insubordination. The court summoned to try Lieutenant Unrath will be made up of some of the most distinguished officers in the brigade. Colonel Beebe, commander of the First regiment, will be president. The other i members are: Lieutenant-Colonel George ; F. McConnell, of the Second; Major E. 1 Everett and Major C. M. Gantenbein, of i the First: Captain H. E. Mitchell and j Captain L. C. Jones, of General Comn- son's staff, and Captain J. C. Rutenic, of company A, First regiment. The state's case will be presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Charles E. Roblin, of the Third, whd will act as judge-advocate. This august military court will probably be convened in the officers' headquarters, and each member will be required to appear in full dress uniform. Lieutenant Unrath will probably be represented by an attorney, but just who that attorney will ba could not be ascertained yesterday. Lieutenant Unrath may not be the onlv artilleryman who will be brought before the tribunal which convenes this evening, for it has power to bring to trial all who are alleged to have been concerned with the lieutenant in plotting against their commander. It is whispered about that some alias writs have been issued, and may be served in the presence of the court this evening. This complication makes matters still more interesting, and that is why some sensational develop ments are expected. It is considered a very serious offense in the National Guard for subordinates to conspire for the! re moval of a superior before his office be comes vacant. In the case of a lieuten ant, particularly where he is the recond officer In any department, the offense is particularly grievous, for, if he cannot act in unison with the commanding officer, there can be no such thing as discipline in the organization. While under the rules of evidence that govern a court-martial in the militin, it will not be possible to pry into the private affairs of company G, under the exist ing circumstances the internal troubles of that organization must be shown up to some extent. From an external point of view it would seem that all animosity to Captain Farrar arose from his apparent willingness to be considered a candidate for Captain Greenlears position. On the other hand, It is asserted that Captain Farrar would never have been asked to take command of the battery unless the report had become general in the regi ment that his own men were dissatisfied with him. However. Captain Farrar will probably have a chance to explain his own position in the affair tonight, as it is said that he is to be the state's most important witness against the lieutenant. So far as Lieutenant Unrath's affair is concerned, not a single word has been said that would reflect discredit upon the commander of company G. Never trust the spurious bakinsr pow ders. Use only l5r. Price's. It's pure, strong, sure and wholesome. SMUGGLING GANG BROKEN A. Quantity Seized, mill Perry Gib.son Arrested. Through the efforts of Collector of Cus toms Black, and the prompt action of George T. Black, captain of inspectors, a newly-organized smuggling combination has been broken and one of the princi pal operators in Portland is safe in the' custody of the federal authorities. Some days ago Collector Black came into possession of information that confirmed his suspicion, heretofore entertained, that the smuggling of opium from British Co lumbia to Portland was being resumed. It was apparent that Seattle was made a distributing point for the "dope," and the effort to effect the capture of the entire party; although not entirely suc cessful, was partly consummated. Or. Tuesday evening's train from the Sound a large trunk was among the other baggage delivered at the central station, and its presence there, apparently with out an owner, aroused the suspicions of Customs Inspectors Chambers and Gal lagher. They opened the trunk and inside was a leather valise containing 63 live-tael cans of unstamped opium. The valise and contents were taken to the custom-house, while the trunk was left at the stateion in the expectation that some one would call for it, and thus lead to the arrest of the smugglers. On Wednesday morning Chief Inspector Black was among the early arrivals at the central station, and had lounged about but a short time before he saw the trunk being loaded on an ex press wagon. The driver drove directly to 2 Clay street, where he delivered the trunk to a man named Perry Gibson, and, a moment later. Inspector Black walked into the house, placed the man under ar rest and turned him over to the custody of the United States marshal. From letters found on Gibson the fact that here was an organized ring of smug glers was clearly established. It was also disclosed that Gibson was assisted in working the opium off here by R. H. Turnball, who resided at 91 Front street with his family. In the hope of securing the arrest of Turnball the arrest of fcib son and the capture of the opium were not at once made public. Yesterday morning, whn Mrs. Turnball were visit ed by customs inspectors, they were in formed that her husband had received a telegram from Texas, urging his imme diate presence there, and that he had left for that state "Wednesday night. Turn ball is also known by the name of Charles Hall, and apparently has been living a TJr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde existence In Portland. He was also living with a woman calling herself Mrs. Hall, at Fourth and Stark streets. She said yes terday that she had heard that her hus band had a wife and family in South Portland and that he was known there by the name of Turnball. K. H. 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O 1 Ul L.O I THIRD AND STARK STREETS. ed arrest by flight, has lived in Portland for some years. Nearly three years ago he was among a dozen or more of the conductors, working on the Portland Con solidated street railway line. who were arrested for appropriating a portion of the fares collected to their own use. While in the municipal court during his examination a woman calling herself Turnball's wife was arrested by Consta ble Connor, charged with stealing some ladies' wearing apparel and was taken before Justice McDevitt for trial. It was the arrest of this woman that first brought out the fact that he was keeping up two households under different names, and he was greatly concerned for fear his legal wife would learn of his action. The arrested woman was fined and Turnball announced his intention of severing all relations with her; but it seems as though he has not. He continued to be Mr. Hall in one part of the city and Mr. Turnball in another. A letter was found upon Gibson from Seattle, which reads: "I send you 7216 cans. I paid them all up, but will make them wait next time. I send my tea this time. If you can send me money by "Wednesday morning, I will ship again Sunday. Now Bgjearerul. If I was you I wouldget a room. The time of the trains has changed I believe. I think both trains now leave in tho morning. When you express money do not send it to the saloon. Send it to the office, by Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express. Give Charlie my legards; I will send to him next time. Yours in haste, Frank." An express re ceipt found upon the person of Gibson shows that he has been shipping packages bv express to Seattle to the name of Bert Hobbs. Gibson also had in his possession quite a number of deeds to real estate situated in different parts of Washington. He is exceedingly well-dressed, and evidently is a man of some resources. Hobbs has not yet been arrested. Perry Gibson was brought before United States Commissioner Sladen yesterday, on a charge of smuggling opium, but re fused to say anything concerning his ar rest or his smuggling operations. He was held in $1000 bail to appear before the grand jury, in default of which he was remanded to jail. Yesterday Collector Black was busily engaged in conversing with customs of ficials at Seattle over the long-distance wire. From the letters found on Gibson he had ascertained the names of other members of the smuggling ring, and was anxious to effect their immediate arrest before the news of the arrest of Gibson had reached them. Other membe.-s of the combination are, supposed to be at Ta coma and in Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia, and special agents of the treasury department are now actively at work to secure their capture. Al though the profits to be derived through smuggling are very small, and the chances of capture greater than ever, there are a few who are still bold enough to engage in the business and are willing to risk imprisonment for the sake of making a few dollars. Since the reduction of the duty on opium to ?6 a pound, most of the Chinese prefer to use the Hong Kong ar ticle, but the production of the British Columbia factories still finds a sale, prin cipallv to the owners of the vile dens where white people congregate to indulge in the degrading habit of opium-smoking. Purity of food is next to purity of chai--acter. Pure food is assured with Dr. Price's Baking Powder. 9 PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. D. H. Welsh, a member of the clty councll of Astoria, is at the Perkins. Mr. Hugh D. Bowker and Mr. C. IX Hemingway, of Kolyoke, Mass., tourists, are at the Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lang are in town for a few days, the guests of Mrs. Daly, No. 413 Yamhill street. Mr. Albert Daub, a merchant, and Dr. E. F. Johnson, both of Castle Rock, arc registered at the Esmond. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Putnam Cramer, of New York, are at the Portland. They are making a tour of the coast. Mr. J. H. Bobbins, a mining man of Baker City, and Mr. F. R. Stokes, a large grocer of Astoria, were among yester day's arrivals at the Gilman. Mr. W. D. Tyler, of Walla Walla, re ceiver for the Hunt railroad lines. Is In the city. Mr. Tyler is an ex-member of the Washington legislature, and for many years was "mine host" of the Hotel Ta coma. Police Commissioner Henry Haussman, who has been confined to his home for three weeks past with nervous prostra tion, is reported to be improving very slowly. Mr. Haussman's attack was brought on by overwork, and was grcatly intensliied by a fall In which he sustained a painful injury of the spine. m William A. Thomson's AVill. The will of William A. Thomson was filed for probate in the office of the county clerk yesterday. The testator bequeaths all of his property to his brother, Leroy B. Thomson, to descend to the wife of Leroy B. Thomson, If he should die first, and then to their children. The deceased left H.n estate of the value of "about $2500, consisting of a drug store and real estate. Andrew S. Donohey and S. F. Chadwick art named as executors of the win. How EOYAL WOECESTERS Are delighting: progressive women is well demonstrated by the increasing style and frequency of our shipments; this last is the largest Ave ever ordered. Be fitted in a FJoyal Uoreester And you will secure a degree of com iort and an elegance of figure un attainable in any other. THE SHERIFF'S FEES MR. SEAnS THINKS AX LOT AX IXUAITV OFFICIAL'S OXE. If Things Keep On. All the KIiik's HorMes anil Men. Can't Get Him to Run for Ofiice Arain Maybe. In an interview yesterday concerning tho bill before the legislature for letting out by contract the beard of county pris oners to the lowest responsible bidder. Sheriff Sears said: "They have cut the office of the sheriff down so that it won't pay expenses. Just see, for Instance. There is a little money in boarding prisoners, but not so very much. I have to pay my jailer $100 a month, besides the cook and other extras, and the bill for provisions is considerable. It woutH not be a good idea to have con- j tractors in the jail, who would not feed men right, and thereby might Increase the danger. One hundred desperate men In a jail is no joke. The men are confined for a long time, many of them, some for a year. A man in jail cannot be starved. He should at least be fed decently. I always feed the prisoners well. Seme pretty good men get in jail, and you cunnot feed them as you would dogs, such as some of these contractors might do. A restaurant man with a contract would, as a rule, dump all the leavings of the table into one mess. "Then the question is, Would the county save anything? The contractors would certainly want some profit, and the county would have to hire the jailer. They might perhaps ask me to pay the jailer; then I would not have anything left at all. As it is now, they have got me down to about $40 a month, more or less. That is about all I would have left if contemplated plans are carried out, and I am sure the people of a county such as this do not expect a sheriff to serve for nothing. "The situation is just this: They say I should receive nothing but my salary, and pay mileage and all expenses out of my own pocket. They want to take every thing else away, even the taking of insane to Salem, which amounts to but little. It is $3 per diem for the time one Is occupied. The sheriff advances his own money for fares and waits for it until the state is ieady to pay him. 1 have broken two bug gies to pieces since I have been in this of fice, and killed a horse. All this comes out of my own pocket. If the sheriff makes the slightest mistake, he Is sued. If he wins the suit, he loses his attorney's fees. "When I was at Salem, they told me the mileage bill could not pass unless Multno mah county was excepted. I am not selfish; so I told the other sheriffs that I would not stand in their way, and to omit Multnomah county from the bill. The lit tle a man mukes in the jail here helps pay a little of this mileage. If I pay out of my salary for running all over this county, and my salary is all I receive, I will leave it to any fair-minded man, what Is there in it? How much will I have left?" Three Xot True Hill. The grand jury yesterday returned not a true bill in the case of C. H. Daly, the restaurant-keeper, who assaulted H. K. Holmes, his late partner, with a pistol; also In the case of Louis Dock, who beat Fung Shuey with an iron bar; and Gin Pat, larceny of a gold watch, January 21, from Eda Ho.fman. 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One or two pills make a dose. They are strictly vegetable and do not gripe or purge, but their gentle action pleases all who use them. In vials at 25 cents; live for $1. Sold by druggists everywhere or sent by mail. CAKTEIt MEDICIXE CO.,Xew York. Smal Pill Small Dose, Sma'i Price. RUPTURE KHaASHrtlY CURED FOR $25 In from three to six week, without operation, knife or dptention from business, ho matter how long standing or what your age may be. A perfectly painless treatment. The Portland oflices now have patients cured v. ho live in or near all of the towns in Ore gon, Washington. Montana and Idaho. If you are suffering with a rupture, call or write at once Consultation and examination Free. THE O. E. MILLER. COMPANY. Mar quam building, Portland, Or. ras $FT GLW of The tea rose is acquired by ladies -who nse Poixoni's Complexion Powder. Try it. "CHICKASAW E. & W.' CHICKASAW." A new collar. Lworw Ranorfnimif ti i -, . J -WJ-, U..V..UJ I i ME ER&FRANKCO CARTERS i PILLS. -jp 'RE Vi! 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