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10 THS OBJTDtfG- OBEGKXNXOT, TTJESBAT, JFEBSUAUX 19. 1S95. MISTERS' HOT TALE CAUSTIC IJISCDSSION OVER SKVDA.T CHURCH ADVERTISING. Dr. Grant Unbridle HI Tonsnc-Dr. yVallnca Dubs III Remarks "Un- Sentlemanly anil xin-Clirlstlan." The regular fortnightly meeting of the Ministerial Association, of Portland, which was heW yesterday, -was character ized by the exhibition of a somewhat un brotherly spirit in the discussion of cer tain differences of opinion among the usually mild-mannered clerical brethren. The differences of opinion arose over the subject of the Sunday newspaper, or, rather, on the question of advertising church notices in the Sunday papers. A number of acrimonious expressions were used, the pastor of one very prominent church characterizing the remarks of the pastor of another very prominent church as "ungentlemanly and tin-Christian." The question of advertising church no tices In the Sunday press was taken up some time ago, at one of the meetings of the association. A resolution was then passed requesting the newspapers to print the notices Saturday, and not Sunday, add ing that the practice then in vogue of using the Sunday papers was an indirect indorsement by the ministers of Sabbath breaking. The Oregonian took the ground that as It had teen in the habit of pub lishing the Sunday notices free of charge, it had a perfect right to say when such Ifree notices should be published, and that, while it would continue to publish the notices, if desired, as usual, free of charge on Sundays, it would expect remuneration for notices published other days of the week. This stand was acquiesced in by those of the local clerical fraternity who had scruples about Sunday advertise ments. But there were several ministers who apparently did rot consider Sunday publication very sinful, as they continued to request their notices to appear in the Sunday issue. Lately the number of re quests for Sunday insertion has been quite as large as ever. At the meeting of the Ministerial Asso ciation two veek3 ago. Rev. Br. A. J. Brown, of the First Presbyterian church, introduced a resolution expressing regret that certain members had not seen fit to comply with the resolution about Sunday closing. To pass this reso lution would naturally be construed as equivalent to a vote of cen sure on such members. On motion by Rev. John Morrison, the resolution was voted to be laid on the table until next meeting. At yesterday's meeting, after the transaction of various business and an address by Dr. George R. "Wallace on "The Obligation of Churches in the Work of Reform in Cities." Dr. Wallace took up the subject of the resolution which had been laid on the table at the pre vious meeting. He spoke at some length, protesting against the resolution. He said: "This practically amounts to a vote of censure. I have always been in the habit of having church advertise ments in the Sunday papers. It was my habit in the East and it has continued to be my habit since coming here. I have publicly taken the ground that the Sun day paper is an institution that has come to stay, and to stay as an educator. I must protest against this association as suming the right to legislate for me or for my church, or to seek to control the relations of myself and that church with the public I regret that there has been carried into this association the same unfortunate spirit manifested in church affairs of the middle ages, when perse cution for heresy was the order of the day." At this point Rev. Dr. Roland D. Grant arose and indulged in a number of very caustic remarks, which were apparently directed at Dr. Wallace. He said In ef fect that the methods adopted by some ministers to advertise themselves and at tract numbers to their churches were al together contemptible; that he was not compelled to resort to sensational attempts to attain notoriety in order to get any body to come and listen to him; that Sunday advertising was wrong and was -upheld by suchmlnisters as he had de scribed. Dr. Grant spqke quite rapidly, his remarks gathering greater point and bitterness, until Dr. Wallace, who felt himself assailed, sprang up and asked the chairman to call the speaker to "order. "I want to say," said he, "that such language as Dr. Grant Is using is not characterized by a Christian spirit, that his remarks are ungentlemany and un christian and I request tho chair to call him to order." The chairman. Rev. G. E. Kawes, of the First United Presbyterian church, said he would like to be excused from taking any decided stand, that Dr. Grant had made no personal allusion to the extent of giving any names, but that he felt that it was the duty of all members to be not only parliamentary, but Christian. Dr. Grant resumed his remarks, saying that, while iiis words had not been directed at Dr. Wallace, If he felt that they applied to him, he was welcome to them. Dr. Grant denounced the press generally, and The Oregonian in particular, and is said to have asserted that its editor was an open enemy to Christianity, and that he had pworn to do all in his power to overthrow church doctrines. The upshot of the whole matter was that action on the resolution was postponed. Technically speaking, the resolution itself was not under consideration, in the ab sence of its author. Dr. Brown. But, of course, matters to which it related were. At the next meeting of the association, two weeks hence, the whole question of the relation of the association to the mem bers, it is expected, will be discussed. It nill probably be then decided how far the association shall exercise authority in. pledging pastors and churches to any line of action. It has been difficult to obtain an account of the meeting, as all the ministers were very averse to making any statement or giving any details regarding it, the gen eral sentiment being that its publication would not serve to make maters any smoother. There is In the association a standing resolution to the effect that the proceedings of the association shall not be given to the public, except by explicit di rection of the secretary. Both Dr. Grant and Dr. Wallace de clined to discuss the matter. Dr. Grant Baid: "There is nothing in the matter which should be of any interest to the public; nothing of any value for publi cation. Why should the press go nosing around trying to smell out something sensational? Anything that is foul; any thing calculated to belittle, or to bring anything or anybody Into disrepute, the press is sure to rake it up, while it cltarges full advertising rates for any thing calculated to be of benefit to the public I Invariably put my notices in the Saturday papers and pay regular spac charges. I am the only minister in the city who has always done this. The press has referred to my mormons as be ing too dull and dry for publication, never theless nay church is always filled, hun dreds having been turned away some times: and I don't resort to tine music or other methods to attract & crowd. The press has since often requested portions of my sermons for publication, but it Bhall never get anything more from me. 3ly idea of heaven," concluded the doctor, "is a plaoe where there are no news papers.' Tin City Xeetl Xot Pay. Judge Shattuck decided yesterday that bv city of Portland is not liable for the payment of the value of a horse owned by Peter Heft-, claimed by Hefty to have ted in the dty pound by reason of inju ries jnaceived tttere. The case was argued last'" week, when it was held upon one side that the city, according to general corporation law. was not responsible for damages consequent upon the acts of its officers, but thit. If there was any liability, it was indivilaal with tho officer at fault. It was contended in behalf of Heftys claim that the poundraaster was the agent of the city, appointed by the city to per form certain duties, and that, in the case of an office conducted for the purpose of revenue, a corporation was liable, and that the city pound was an office of revenue. Judge Shattuck said he would look at the city charter before rendering his decision. He held yesterday that Hefty could not bold the city for damages, but would have to look to the poundmaster to get pay for his horse. EAST SIDE AFFAIRS. A, Foundling; lctt at the Door of 3Irs. Mhlca. "Take me In; I am yours; I have no father or mother." This appeal was found attached to a six-day-old baby boy In the hall of the two-story building on the south side of East Washington street and on Grand avenue, No. 400. Sunday evenlng, about 6:30. The Infant was ac cidentally discovered by Mrs. Slhlea, wife of Mr. Ralph Sihlea, who resides In the building. The child had been left in the hall opening from their apartments, about o o'clock, carefully wrapped up, having been in the hall about half an hour. At first she did not realize that the bundle contained an Infant, and was greatly surprised upon closer examination to find the baby boy, healthy and ap parently vigorous. Mrs. Slhlea took the baby back into the house and exhibited the remarkable find to her amazed hus band. They found pinned to his clothes a note with the quoted words. Mr. and Mrs. Sihlea are childless, and the appeal of the note touched their hearts, and they very tenderly cared for the little stranger that night, yesterday reporting the And to an officer of the police force. Captain James called on them yester day morning. He found the infant receiv ing the best of attention from Mrs. Sihlea. Both she and her husband appeared ap prehensive that ho had called to take the child from them, as they had already made up their minds to adopt the Infant as their own. Captain James calmed their fears on that score, and gave them infor mation as to the regular proceedings for the legal adoption of the child, and left tli em in full pesession of their new found treasure. An. Cast Side Citizen on the Charter. Mr. George Armstrong, whom nearly everybody in East Portland knows, and who has done business on the East Side in the central district for several years, has very decided opinions on the charter question, and Is of the opinion such a char ter should be passed as will reduce the expenditures of the city government. "We have arrived at a period when reduction of taxation has become an absolute ne cessity," remarked Mr. Armstrong yes terday morning. "If the Simon charter will accomplish this, and It appears to have been framed for that purpose, I am in favor of Its passage. The day of exor bitant salaries of public officers has gone in this community, and we must retrench, and retrench at once, now, and not some time in the future. It is all bosh to claim the present officers went into office under a contract with the people for certain salaries. Private corporations and private business concerns have been compelled to make reductions, and there is no reason why high salaries should not come down at once. The Oregonian has frequently called attention to this matter In no un certain way. I don't care If the charter is called the Simon charter, or by any other name; that cuts no figure What we want is reduction of taxation, and we want that charter that will compel thi3 reduction. -Of course, those in office ob ject to having their salaries reduced: but it must not be forgotten that most of the men in office have some other business of their own, whlcn they are able to carry on in connection with their official duties. The rest of us have not the same advant age. However, I believe those citizens who transact the public business should be fully compensated, but In proportion to the times, and no exorbitant salaries should be allowed for the reason the tax able property will not stand it. It Is the duty of the legislature to proceed fear lessly in this matter and not be thwarted in doing what will bring about reduction of taxation by a paid lobby, said to be at Salem besieging the members to defeat a charter which promises the reform we most need and most require." A poem in fine cookery is the cake mixed with Dr. Price's Baking Powder. Miscellaneous Xotcs. The new cycle club will be organized this evening in the rooms of the Y. M. C. A., composed of members of the associa tion. The street repnir force was at work yesterday afternoon on the roadway on Union avenue, between East Stark and East Oak streets. This piece of roadway has been in a bad shape for some time, and the repairs were most opportune. About 100 patches had been placed on the surface until It was nothing but patches, and the resulting profanity was fearful. THE MERCANTILE GIANT OF AMERICA. Our representative recently visited the wholesale house of Marshall Field & Co., in Chicago, and was much impressed with the immensity of the business. One is prepared to believe that the sales of this house during ISM have reached over $33,000,000 after a visit to the several departments. It is a surprise to many old Eastern houses to learn that this con cern sends forth every week an average of nearly $700,000 worth of merchandise. This requires an army of nearly 2000 men in the main wholesale building, which has 3S departments on eight floors making a total of nearly 12 acres of floor space, and, Chicago-like, our Western friends claim that it exceeds in size and value of stock any other mercantile building in the world. In addition to the main building in which the open stocks arc kept, there are two buildings of nearly equal dimen sions used for warehouses one five-story and basement building, 150x200, that was formerly used as a part of the old whole sale department, and another s!x-stpry and basement building, 00x150 feet. Mar shall Field & Co. have their own cloak factor in a part of the old wholesale bluldlng, and also a shirt factory, located at Fond du Lac, Wis. They also control the entire output of some leading West ern manufacturers. There is a spirit of enthusiasm among all hands, from the executive heads right down through the buyers and general salesmen, with their assistants, to the ushers and messengers; and even the rushing crowd of customers seems to partake of it. The field chiefly covered by this vast business Is the West to the Pacific coast, and the South to the Gulf. Truly our Eastern wholesale houses have a noble competitor In this mercantile giant of the West. New York Retailer and Jobber, January 15. m Mrs. Macintosh, in Portland. Speaking of the Macintosh divorce suit. Attorney X. D. Simon says Mrs. Macin tosh is not now in San Francisco, but has constantly resided In Portland since lSK with her child, living with her married sister. Byron S. Cotes, mentioned in Mac intosh's cross-complaint, is and has been in San Francisco for some time, attending to hts business affairs. Mrs. Macintosh and child have resided at her sister's house ever since coming to this city. Judge Stearns has given Macintosh until February 25 to pay the attorney's fee. after which the case will be pushed to trial. REMOVAL. J. N. Bristol, who has conducted a gro cery store on Morrison street, between Second and Third for the past IS years, has moved to 292 Morrison, between Fourth and Fifth streets. A magnificent stock, and think of it, vour choice for $10 45. Today ends it. Brvwnville Clothing House. JOINED HISDEAD WIFE H. D. 3IOXTG03IERY, AX OLD RESI DENT, COMMITS SUICIDE. Despondency Induced the Act Mrs. Hurrlc, of Lents, Takes Car bolic Acid and Dies. Despondency over the death of his wife, which occurred about 15 months ago, caused Henry D. Montgomery, an old res ident of Portland, to take his life yester day. His probable intention at first was not only to destroy himself but, also, poison his two young children, a son and daughter; but, if such was his purpose at one time, he changed his mind and took a large dose of morphine yesterday after noon, with suicidal intent. Montgomery was about &i years of age and well known In Portland, where he had lived for a quarter of a century or more Some years ago his home was on Water street, near Clay, and he was en gaged as a hack-driver and teamster. He had acquired some little property at one time, located near Fulton, but it is now mortgaged or lost, and de died without means. Some months ago he started a small cigar and tobacco stand, on the Macadam road, near Fulton, and, while thus engaged, he was arrested for selling liquor without a license. His method was to sell a cheap cigar for 10 cents, and then furnish his customer with a drink of liquor gratis. He was arrested for this offense, but the charge was finally dis missed in the municipal court. He was again arrested on a similar charge, last August, and he was finally fined 5100 on the two charges. He appealed the cases to the circuit court. The appeal not be ing perfected, a bench warrant for his arrest was issued and was in the hands of the chief of police when Montgomery answered a summons higher than earthly courts. The death of his -wife and his arrest for violating the liquor license had a de pressing effect upon the mind of Mont gomery. His two children, Edith and Fritz. 13 s.r.d 11 years of age, had been placed in the custody of the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society, but finding, as he thought, a good home for them, with a family living in Lewis county, Washing ton, he removed them to that place. After being there a short time, the children com plained of ill-treatment, and their father had them return to the care of the so ciety, where they still remain. After los ing his place on the Macadam road, he became more despondent, and to Patrick Murray, one of his friends, he said he in tended not only to kill himself but his children. He went out to Middleton, Washington county, some weeks ago, to work on a farm, and on last Saturday he returned to Portland, went to call on his friend Murray, and on Sunday visited his children and, under the influence of their presence, was more than usually cheer ful. After leaving his children. Montgomery went to the West lodging-house, on Grand avenue, secured a room and yesterday made good his threat to kill himself. In conversing with the proprietor of the lodging-house, Montgomery spoke affec tionately of his children and appeared in depressed spirits. He must have taken the deadly drug sometime yesterday morn ing, and, when the door of his room was opened, he was discovered lying across the bed, to all appearances dead. On the table was a bottle containing a small portion of morphine, and he prob ably swallowed a large dose of the drug. Doctors Parker and Fiynn were speedily summoned, and efforts made to resuscitate the dying man. They proved futile. An ambulance call was sent in to the cen tral police station, and Montgomery, In charge of Officer Johnson, was taken to the Good Samaritan hospital, where he died about 20 minutes after his arrival. In tho pockets of deceased were found several letters addressed to him, a purse containing $4 50, and a nuniber of yellow colored cards, evidently used in making application for membership to some secret order. On the back of one of these cards was written the following letter to his children: "My Dear Children: I hope you will for give me for what I have done, but the burdens of life are too heavy for me to longer bear them. Since your dear mamma died I have not seen one moment of peace or comfort only In your company, and now that I am not able to have you with me, I am Indeed wretched and I cannot longer resist the desire to go to her. Besides, it Is only cutting off a few days at best. "I am old and unable to make a living, and as I cannot make a living I do not want to become a burden on my friends or the public. You are not to blame for this, and you will find friends that will help you if you are good. "My valise will be at Pat Murray's this week, and I want you to pay Pat ?4 and get those little keepsakes that belonged to mamma, to wit: 5 silver dollars, 1 gold dollar, 1 gold 50-cent piece, 2 gold 23-cent pieces and locket. Keep them, as they were mamma's. Return the valise to Mrs. Orewiler. Now, my dear babies, do not mourn for me, as I do not like to leave you, but it is best. "I have been away from mamma so long I can stay no longer. We will both watch over and be with you always, and keep you from all harm. Now don't think me crazy. I am not, but am conscious of what I am doing. Tell Mrs. Carmen to let you have the bird. I never gave it to her. It was mamma's, and I want you to have it, so now I will bid you good-bye, and may you live to be good and useful citizens, and may God bless and protect you both from the sins and vices- of this world. PAPA." On the back of another card, in a faint hand, was scribbled this postscript: "Pet, I forgot to tell you that I owe Mrs. Orewiler $5. She has a bedstead and mattress with two pair blankets and some other things. Let her have them, but get your feather bed, as that was mamma's. Good-bye. PAPA." Mrs. Orewiler, the keeper of a lodging-house on First street, knew Mont gomery In his lifetime, and was greatly surprised to learn of his death. After visiting the central police station to have the fact corroborated, she went to the quarters of the Boys' and Girls' Aid So ciety to break the sad news of their father's death to the two orphaned chil dren. The body was taken to the morgue and Coroner Cornelius will hold an in quest today. Among other things found in the pockets of Montgomery was a Masonic diploma, showing that he had joined Union lodge 32, of Evansvllle, Wis.. In 1S50. The dip loma was Issued by the warders of the lodge and is signed by Evander Blakeley, secretary; J. M. Evans, worthy master; J. Hubbard, senior warden, and A. H. West, junior warden. Will the next president come from the West? Dr. Price's Baking Powder Is fa vorite in every Western state. TOOK CARBOLIC ACID AXD DIED. 3Irs. Hurrlc, of Lents, Kills Herself, Perhaps Acciilcntnlly. At 11 o'clock Sunday night Mrs. Hurrle, living one and a half miles east of Lents, killed herself by taking a dose of car bolic acid. Mr. and Mrs. Hurrle had re tired for the night, and about 11 o'clock she slipped out of bed without awakening her husband. He was startled from his sleep by hearing her scream, and, jump ing up, saw his wife with both arms up lifted and mouth opened. He quickly lay her on the bed. and hurried to the house of a neighbor for assistance. When he returned with a neighbor in about 20 minutes be found his wife dead. Dr. A. W. Botkins, of Mount Tabor, who was called to attend the woman, arrived at the house at about 1 o'clock in the morning, but, as she had been dead some time, he could be of no service Dr". Botkins states he understood that Mrs. Hurrle had been suffering from fever for some time, and, from appearances, he THE GREATEST MANUFACTURER'S AUCTION OF Ml EVER HELD IN NEW YORK OCCURRED RECENTLY "We Took: A.d.Ya.ntagfe of it to tlae Full "The silks arrived yesterday. We put them ON SALE THIS MORNING at prices that pass on the benefits. EXTRAORDINARILY LOW PRICES Two Washington-Si Windows Show the. Styles. Plain and fancy, colored Taffetas, Colored Satin Duchesse, Brocade Groa tie Londres, Mascotte and Armure weaves. Get np yonr expectations to the highest point ; come, and yon'U find these regal beauties go b?yond all your expectations. .OLDS & OUR SILK WAIST WINDOW is one of SEPARATE SKIRTS, with the sweep the beauties of the season shows such and swing that only little less than ge elaborate styles as were not thought of nius can get into them, in fashionable In made-up things last year. materials, for wear with the silk waists NOW IN. GREAT-BARGAIN -SALE FOR ONES MBEK ONLY Commencing Monday, Feb, i8, we will offer a large assortment of decorated dishes, in odds and ends, for table use at special prices for this week only. Bottom out of the price of Granite Iron-ware. SEE PRICES IJSt OUP SJiOW WINDOW OLDS & SUMMERS, 189 AND 191 FIRST STREET PORTLAND MEAT CO. SLHUGHTEHERS. it? PKGKERS ilain Office and Market, . . Corner ot Third and Alder Streets EXE3E2F. PORK, MUTTON, ETC. "Wholesale Prices : Beef, off grades 44c Veal 47 c. Beef, choice steers 5'ic Tallow -lc Mutton 4 c Outside orders will receive prompt atten- Pork : 535&C tion. HAS REMOVED! G. HEITKEMPER, Has removed three doors east of his old corner to No. 249 Morrison street, between Second and Third, where he will open up for business MONDAY MORN ING, FEB. 18, 189S. judged that she- took the carbolic acid with suicidal intent. Sirs. Hurrle was about 35 years of age, and the mother of several children. Last evening Coroner Cornelius visited the house to make inquiry as to the cause of death. He detetnined to hold an in quest, and a jury being Impaneled, after the statement of witnesses were taken, a verdict was reached that death resulted from a dose of carbolic acid, administered by herself, but -.whether with suicidal intent or not could not be determined. Owing to lateness of the hour, and the desire to catch the Mount Scott car, one of the witnesses who had been summoned was met in the woods on her way to the inquest and her testimony there taken. The stump of ai tree answered for a table for Clerk Cannon to use, and the coroner used a wagon box for a bench. They got through with the witness in time to catch the car, and saved a wait of two hours. DlcUson Died From Knturnl Cnnscs. Yesterday afternoon Coroner Cornelius held an inquest on the body of William Dickson, an ex-soldier of the Civil war, found dead in a bed at the Quimby house last Saturday night. A verdict was re turned that the cause of death was fatty degeneration of the heart. Dickson came to Portland from San Francisco last Sun day, seeking work as a stonecutter. On the night of February 14 he made a visit to the North End, while drunk, and, while in one of the cribs of that locality, he was robbed of $40 and his watch. Thinking that possibly the man might have been a victim of foul play, Coroner Cornelius made an autopsy to learn the cause of death. The liver was found to be greatly congested, and there were evident signs of his having been a hard drinker during lifetime, and all indications pointed to the cause of death as found by the coroner's jury. Dickson, it was ascertained by a letter found in his pocket, had been an Inmate of the Soldier's Home in Napa county, Cal. The remains will be buried today in the G. A. R. cemetery, under the provisions of the state law, which provides proper interment for all soldiers dying without means. DR. RAM SPEAKS AGAIN. The Hindoo "Lecturer TnlUs of East Indian. Kclisrloii. Dr. Jinda Ram, of Punjab, India, de livered last nlsht' a very interesting lec ture in the chapel of the Unitarian church. His subject was, "The Arya Samaj; or, the Vegic Church of the Aryans." The doctor was introduced in a few well chosen remarks by Dr Frances A. Cady, who touched upon the work carried on by Dr. Ram in behalf of the women of India. The doctor began his lecture with a short prayer in the Sanskrit language, and then proceeded to the subject of his discourse. "Arya Samaj," he said, "means the re ligion of the nobles. The religion had no special name after any one person or Ism, as is the case with almost every re ligion: Its teachings and precepts can be found in the Vedas. -Veda means knowledge. During a great civil war in India, which is known under the name Mahabrata,' the scientists and teachers were killed, and this gave rise to a priest hood, who started their own religion after their name called Brahmanism. or the religion of the Brahmins. It is they who are responsible for having made the caste system hereditary. It is true that the caste system is referred to in the Vedas, but in the Dedic religion every one, even If born in the lowest or fourth cast, could rise to the very highest, as such advance was based upon qualification. These same Black Taffetas, Duchess Gros de Londres, Faille, Grossrrain, Tricotine, KING The Portland Jeweler priests, who stopped the advance of qual ified persons from the lower to the higher castes, also succeeded in closing up our schools, and thus forced upon the people a reign of darkness and ignorance. They, too, introduced the shameless rite of sac rifices, and began to build temples and shrines. It was then but a short way to Idols, which they soon introduced. To hold their position, they soon discovered the advantage of influencing the women. It was at that stage when Buddha, the enlightened, came as the great reformer, but the Brahmins having been in posses sion of power, expelled his followers out of the country. "Through numerous circumstances, woman lest her position. You know, In your Bible you are told of the fall of man through the Instrumentality of woman. With us in the East the reverse is the case woman fell on account of man. In the restoration of woman to her true position we have to meet, beside the ignorance of our own people, also the many foreign elements, who seem to work hand in hand with the priesthood. But wherever there are difficulties there arc also resources." He then proceeded to explain the Vedic conception of God, truth and other met aphysical matters, which he did with the usual ability of Hindoo philosophizing, which the audience received with much applause as he was making his points. He was clear in his statements, cutting in his comparisons, and held the atten tion of his audience from the beginning to the close. Dr. Cady closed the meeting by announc ing that a reception will be given to the distinguished visitor at Dr. Thompson's house, 428 Sixth street, on Wednesday after at 2 o'clock. Dr. Ram can be seen every afternoon in room 73, Lewis block, Morrison, between Seventh and Park streets. He will also speak before the Equal Suffrage Association next Sat urday afternoon. Place and hour will be announced. Of Course. ELLiENSBURG, Wash.. Feb. 1G. (To the Editor.) Having been a constant reader of The Oregonian for the past five years, and an admirer of your financial editorials, I wish to say that the only in stance in which I disagree with you Is in your reply to Mr. James F. Braden's question In the Issue of the loth Inst. The price at which the bond syndicate offer to furnish gold, viz.: J17.S03 per ounce, merely expresses the price which they are willing to pay for the bonds 4k per cent added to the above price gives $15.605, the value of one ounce of gold the world over. There is no "fiat" in it, or undervaluation, either. CHARLES GRAY. Last day of our great $10 45 suit sale. Your last chance to buy a ?20 suit for $10 45. Brownville Clothing House. RUPTURE REiASEKTlY CURED FOR $25 In from three to six weeks, without operation, knife or detention from business, no matter hoir long standing or what your ase may b. A perfectly painless treatment. The Portland oSIces nowr have patients cared trho live In or near all of the toims la Ore- Ctn. Washington. Montana and Idaho. If you are suffering with a rupture, call or writs at once Consultation and examination Free. THE O. E. MILLER COMPANY, Zlar Quara building. Portland, Or. SPRING 1895 litfhat Silks I Au unsurpassed assortment of novel ties In textures and designs, including Kaikis. Habutais, Jacquards, Surahs! and Scintlllants, In fancy weaves and; petite effects; also latest Lyons Gauffre effects. In all the latest colorings Reine, Tur quoise, Colibri; etc. Direct from the French looms. We have Cachemires d'Ecosse, Prunclles, Faconnes, Petites. Fantasies, etc., etc., etc. JSOIEIiTIES RSHnlJSlG RIHY MEER&FRANKC0 SEEDTIMEHASCOME LEI HI PUNT MO HOPES TO HEAP We haie 500 aetfes of cleared and cultivated garden land in our Nebraska colony near Salem, to exchange ioi money, notes op labof. We nevep advertise till rxie have something to advertise foi?. ' This advertisement means rjaof k, macjes and business fof many a man, i he takes heed and eomes to the ipont. While the rest of the xxtopld has been crying "hard times" uie have had from 20 to 40 men steadily at izlovk. foirthe past tcao months cleat ing land and planting fruit trees for our Omaha eolony in Glarke eounty, Washington. We have 800 acres in this Salem traet uahieh must be eleared and planted in fruit trees and hops during the next eight months. Don't come to us looking lor a "job " unless you want a home, for we have no use for a man -whose ambition does not rise higher than the day's work. But if you want a piece of land to make a home on to plant a crop in we have the best in the Willamette valley. You can buy it, or rent it with, the privilege of buying, and with it goes days' works for every day you can spare from its eultivatfon all sum mer. There is a sawmill to be built, logging to be done, wood-chopping, hauling, teaming, grub bing, plowing and planting. Houses are to be built, roads to foe made, homes prepared for lOOO Eastern people who are paying in their money for the purpose. Don't rxiait longer for something to turn up. It isn't going to turn. Pull yourself together. Get into this and go to uiork. The sooner you get in the better chance you get and the sooner you -will secure an indepen dent and paying place in the world. WE WB&U BUSINESS Come and see us and talkthe proposition up. Write to us and tell us what you can do and what you "want. STEARNS FRUIT LAND COMPANY, 275 Stark Street, Portland, Or. Boots and Shoes Follow the crowds and secure bargains. We offer all Ladies' Fine Button. $3.00, $4 00 and SG.00 gredea. at 51.50. 52.09 and 53.00. Men's Fine Bals and Congress. $3.00, 55.00 and 57.00 grades, at 5t 00, ?L50. 13.00 and 5J.00. New stock will arrive April 1, 1895. Wo will soil then cheap as above Job lots for salo now. , MORRIS MARKS (FOR THE UNDERWRITERS) 109 First Street, - Between Washington and Stark Streets v -V Popular Melodies- . I QOJROIS SEAS ON 6U Fabfies White Swiss, with white or colored dots, Figured Piques, Dress Ducks, Satlnes; Percales, Ginghams, Outlns Flannels, Tolle du Xord Ginghams. Simpson's Prints, etc For Cotton Fabrics Flat, Silk-Mixed, Fancy Braids in all widths and colors. - ..-3 Trimmings Brina or send 25c with this Coupon and you -will receive one of The Oregonian's song books, entitled "Popular Melo dies." If itis to be mailed to you send 5c extra for -postaae. t