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rf? if 10 MORNING OSEGONIAN, THUESDAY, JAtfTJABY ' 4, 1900. 12 MUST HAVE LEGAL PROOF EVERY ONE INVITED TO VISIT OUR Our Great 222 ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE Persons living at a distance will find our priceeconcessIons will make a journey well worth while Atili LINES REDUCED. Judge other values by the few Items mentioned below. Oosina Out Our Books s?sn;iour...white Fair. ua KATURALIZBD CITIZEAS STRIKE A SXAG OVER "REGISTRATION. Clearance S Cleric Holmes, Until Otherwise In- Btrnctcd, Will Insist on Seeing tlie Orlfflnal Paper. Ann CjIIb ToTeign-TJorn-" crtizena is TJuroiomah county and persons who have declared their intention to become citizens are re quired to produce their papers before be ing registered by Clerk of the County Court Holmes. Clerk Holmes has thus construed the following provision of the law regarding facts to be elicited from applicants for registration: If naturalised, the time, place and court of naturalization or declaration as evidenced by the legal proof thereof exhibited by the voter. The clerk, in Interpreting the law In this manner, has encountered another snag. Numerous persons have already appeared who assert that they have lost or mislaid their naturalization papers, and among these are several old residents. When in formed they must produce the original paper or write to the court of naturaliza tion and obtain a copy, the decision jb accepted with no Tory good grace. It Is possible that some of the applicants can not now remember the exact year In which the final paper was obtained, or the name of the court, and In such Instances a copy cannot well be secured. Just how the clerk will finally proceed In such cases has not jet been determined. Referring to the matter yesterday, Mr. Holmes said: "I am making them pro duce citizens' papers, or declaration of In tention papers, and. If they have lost them, to obtain copies. Where the pa pers are lost, and copies cannot be had, I have arrived at no definite decision yet as to what method I ehall pursue. This is a. new law, and these questions have just come up I -shall probably i.ask for an opinion from the district Attorney, and a? to other matters " Yesterday Clerk Holmes sent the follow ing letter to District Attorney Sewall relative to the questions at issue: Havlns commenced the registering of electors, as required by an act of the legislature, passed at its last session. I am desirous of construing the meaning of the act strictly In accordance Trfth the law, and. -while In section 7 of said act the sevrai facts required to be obtained by the clerk before registering an. elector seem to be fully laid out, there Is one question which has already arisen between the electors and the registering officer, viz., as to the portion of said section sepclfled as "'Pact Ko. 8," requir ing legal proof to be exhibited by the elector regarding bis naturalization or declaration, the difference of opinion being as to what the legal proof shall properly consist of, whether simply taking the oath to the facts as stated by the elector, or whether It will require an official copy of some court record. There Is also another matter "which has come up, which does not seem to have been provided for in the actt as It now reads, -viz., whether it Is necessary for persons born outside of the United States, -whose father at the time of their birth, or before they became of age, was a naturalized citizen of the United States, to produce before the registering officer any proof of such citizenship, further than the ordinary ...oath -w hlch Is required to be taken before regis tering. I wish you would "kindly loot: Into this matter for me, and ad Vise -toe as to what you consider the proper construction of the Jaw. Mr. Sewall will stfbmlt an answer soon. COLLEGE MEN ENTERTAIN. Fine Froeramme by University of California. Glee Clnb. The university of California glee and mandolin clubs last night at the Marquam Grand theater fully sustained their high position held in the minds of Portland music-lovers. These college boys are good entertainers and sweet singers, and for two hours last night kept their hosts of friends present iighly pleased with their college music, and amused by their spirit ed fun. The programme was a varied one the eiQf mandolin and banjo club num bers belng interspersed "with solos on the violin and 'cello, a mirth-provoking mono logue and a sketch team with a strong Teuton accent. Encores were demanded for every number, and responded to just as spontaneously, alwavs being selections of the lighter vein. Precision was the distinguishing- feature of work throughput both. In the vocal and Instrumental selections. The singing of the glee club boys was -decidedly sweet, their -distinctness of enunciation being far above the average male chorus. The ban jo and mandolin clubs were equally well drilled, and the success of their perform ance reflects great credit upon their lead er, "Brick" Morse. The first number on the programme was the college ode, "Fair California," set to the music of the "Russian National Hymn," which was very well rendered. Next came the jnandolln club, with a catchy Austrian dance, giving as an en core a rhythmic Spanish air. A negro lullaby, "'Sleep, Pickaninny, Sleep," by the glee club, was one of the best vocal efforts of the evening. The banjo club's selections were rollicking marches, and each time met with hearty applause. Hugo G. Pohelm, in his violin solo, showed himself to be a young artist of rare taste and talent. During the inter mission George W. Hays, a remarkable -young rag-'tlme. pianist, tore some of the popular airs of the day to tatters. It was quite a shock to hear "Home, Sweet Home" and "Cavallerla Rustlcana" done in rag-time. Milton H. Scawartz and Richard W. Tully, in their sketch, "Gen eral Otis," proved clever dialect come dians. Edward G. Kuster, 'cello soloist, appeared to good advantage in his selec tion and encore. Elmer E. Harris wop the audience by his clever and pointed monologue. His jokes were new and .his local hits popular. An olbtlme college song brought the entertainment to a fit ting close. Another feature of the con cert that should not be -overlooked was Arthur C. Nahl's artistic accompaniments in the solo work of the evening. e STREET-CARS BUILT HERE. Tier Are Rapidly Replacing: Worn Out Rollins Stock. A subscriber has sent The Oregonlan a slightly satirical letter, complaining of the condition of the street-cars running to the southeastern section of the city. The fact is that population and street-car business in Portland has increased so rapidly that the traffic companies hae had their hands more than full in trying to keep up with the procession. The City & "Subur ban Company, as well as other corpora tions, have been doing great work in the encouragement of home Industry by haiing their new cars built here instead of in the East, as formerly. Its car-constructing works are running to their full capacity, and old cars are being replaced by new ones as fast as It Is possible to build them. A car cannot be built in a day, but five new ones have recently been put on, and several more will be added as soon .as they can be finished. One of the new cars. No. 79, which has just been built here and runs to Mount Tabor and Sunnvslde, is 34 feet long and cost $3500 It Is equipped with two 30 horsepowermotoTs. It is a combination car, open. In front, so that the passenger can take his choice of Indoor or outdoor riding. It was & good advertisement for Oregon climate yesterday, and strangers from abroad wondered at the sight of passengers preferring outside seats in January. The subscriber referred to happily has no further cause for complaint, for the old car No. 43, that he caustically criti cised, made its last trip yesterday. It has been replaced by new car No. 46 on the Waverly and Woodstock run. This new To gain more room. Every book way of these prices, whichare but few of Columbian Gallery And Art Treasures, beautifully illus trated, and Familiar Songs three com pilations. ' r 50c values at 25c Boys of the BibSe Instructive, well illustrated, OCp aq 75c1gEades f..,s X,JJJL CO Battlefields, and. Campflres , ,, of 'GL Fine historical XC( n,rl works, illustrated, 25c val- hlPf Ph UeS, at vrvv vw Lives of Great Men. $L15. 71 r Q Now IJt Cd Olds &. King , car is 28 feet long, is beautifully uphol stered, has easy-rldlng double trucks, and skims along like a bird. The bulk of the cars now used on Port land lines will average away ahead of the condition of street-cars In other cities, and the adding of new cars will henceforth proceed 4ts rapidly as" they can be built here. Thfr-fact that they are built here is a forward stride in Portland's pro ductiveness. i i to TIMBERS WERE ROTTEN. Dangerous Condition of Madison Street Bridge at Last Revealed. That the Madison-street bridge was not condemned a moment too soon Is proven by the c6ndltlon of the timbers constituting the under chords of the span just replaced, near the east end. These were found, on being taken out, to be broken squarely In two, while the ends resting in iron sockets were rotted to the consistency of cork. Although the timbers beneath the deck have been watched con stantly by those in charge of the struc ture, their true condition was a revela tion to Foreman Keith. It was not until the decking was torn off and the Iron set tings were removed that the rotten and broken portions were revealed. The fore man In charge of construction regards it as miraculous that the span In question did not collapse altogether before the piling supports were driven last summer. Mr. Keith says there Is no reason to be lieve that the timbers supporting the deck of the draw are In any better condition than those of the stationary spans, as they are just as old, while being of no better material than those of any other portion of the bridge. The draw, however, is not to be renewed, under the present con tract. If the contractors are not Interrupted too often by the weather, the new bridge will be ready for team travel by the first of March, according to the time spent In re newing the first span, which has just been completed. The piling will be pulled up about Friday, from under this span, in order to permit about half an acre of driftwood to resume its journey down stream. o f COLLEGE GLEE CLUB. "University of Oregon's Entertainers "Will Be Here Saturday. This morning the bos office at the Mar quam Grand theater will open for the sale of tickets for the concert given next Saturday evening by the Oregon Glee Club. The Eugene boys are now In East ern Washington, having completed the Eastern Oregon tour at Athena last even ing. The other Oregon towns visited were: Oregon City, The Dalles, Pendleton, La Grande, "Onion and Baker City. At each concert the college bojs were received by large and highly appreciative audiences. The club is under the direction of Pro fessor Irving M. Glen, who is always a favorite. His voice is a pleasing bari tone, which Is very smooth in the low reg ister, and reaches the high notes with ease. Allan H. Eaton appears again this sea son as the Impersonator, and his work is up to Its usual good standard. His mono logues are very entertaining, his ease and naturalness adding greatly to the merit of the work. The pianist, Arthur L. Frazer, has studied under the direction of Professor W. Gilford Nash for three years, and his work Is very clever. The personnel of the club is as follows: First tenors, Eaton, Frazer, Miller, Will iams; second tenors, Beattle, Gamber, weet, Tyree; first bass, Goodrich, Kobley, WInstanley, Jackson; second bass, Duns m6re,Strange, Norrls, Maaserve. The club Is better" than ever this year. Its reper toire is greatly augmented, and the voices blend perfectly. A genuine musical treat Is in store for the theater-going pub lic PERSONAL MENTION. HNC;,fimith, ofsFbrt Stevens.ist the Imperial $f ? Dr. J. W. Strange, of Roseburg, Is at the Perkins. J. J. Brumbach, of Ilwaco, Is registered at the Perkins. U. B. Gardiner, of Palo Alto, CaL, Is at the Portland. E. E McKlnney, of Salem, Is registered at the Perkins. P- G. Cordlner and wire,, of Ajstorla, are guests of the Imperial. L. C Fisher, of Sprague. Wash.. Is res- lstered at the Imperial. T N. S. Skinner, of Denver, Colo , Is reg istered at the Portland. J. Weiner and wife, of San Francisco, are guests of the Portland. O. E. Edson, flourlng-mlU man, of Hai rison, Yamhill county. Is at the St. Charles. A E. Dereo, of Oconoxhowo'c, WIsj, on a visit to the Pacific coast, Is at the St. Charles. Dr. W. J. WIsecarver and Dr. Leroy Lewis, of McMlnnvllle, are registered at the St Charles. Clinton A Morse, director of the Cali fornia Glee Club, is registered at ihe Portland, accompanied by 24 members Captain G. E Caukln leaves this morn ing to "visit friends in Minnesota, Michi gan and New Tork, and will extend his trip to Hartford, Conn. He will be gone about four weeks. I B A View of Stewart. Coos Bay News. That return of William M. Stewart to the republican fold should be viewed with apprehension by the republicans of the senate. It will be remembered that Troy was captured through the wooden horse which the Greeks foisted upon the Tro jans Mr. Stewart is considerable of an old horse himself. a Expert Football Opinion. Albany Democrat. Multromah has shown by the Stanford and other games that it Is one of the best elevens in the United States. below value. Many at half price. Think them. Napoleon From Corsica to St Helena. Best Illus trations. Regular $1.25; now 75c Glimpses of Large linen covered volumes, thick, glossy paper; elegant Illustrations, $2.35 at $1.50 Shoes at 49c For Misses and Children. Values to 52.50 pair. Sizes. 11 to 2 Kangaroo calf or vlcl kid, cloth or kid tops, buttoned. Small lines, so marked at small prices. Olds ,& King r 0 i "" j j7 y jf j JW2TOfl EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED The entire carefully-selected stock of a progressive modern establishment Is offered during this sale at lower prices than at any other time during the year. Special Feature Today The Upholstery and Home Furnishing Department occupy double the usual floor space on second floor today. 300 BARGAINS In Lace Curtains, Portieres, Couch Cov ers, Blankets, Comforts, Rugs, Tapestries and Drapery materials are spread out In tempting array a heavy mass of bar gainsgreater than you have ever seeq before. Every economical housekeeper In Portland should visit the second floor today. aoaaaaaaaoaaeaaaeaaeaaaaaaaaoaoaooooopaQecoaa o o a 9 9 9 Q O O o e o e o o e o o a o a a o o o o a a e a a a aa COMMERCE AND MINING SHIPPING NEWS NEEDED FROM OUTSIDE THE COLU3IBIA. Rich Eastern Oregon Mining: District Needs Geological Survey Cham ber of Commerce Asks It. The regular weekly meeting of the trus- tees of the Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday, and various matters con-,,, nected with the best interests of Portland and the state were considered and pushed. A subject closely connected with the commerce of the port was taken up, and a communication from J. H. Johannsen, of Seaside, Or., was read It was in ret erence to Information as to ships outside the mouth of the river, such information now being very difficult to obtain. .Mr. Johannsen advocated the merits of station on xuiamooK rocK. JioBaxainwtnuisportaUon committee of the chambex. abetter-tuatedpohitcouldnotafpun. fand, tffifr mAXngi the-answers were ?e3 TTa stntpfl thfi.T rift niK TAftT lntpreRfftd Jr , i..xj i ,- j ', mii-- the securing of better shipping Informa' tlon ever since he has resided at the mouth of the river, and took the matter up with the Astoria chamber of commerce as early as 1S95. Vice-President Taylor stated that "lie called upon Major Langfitt, and also Cap "tain"" Taussig: Major Langfitt repllea that, a cable exists, but it Is now broken, axfd nothing, can be? done 'this season, as no funds are available He said that It Is a difficult matter to maintain a cable to Tillamook rock, as It is liable to heavy strains. An effort will be made in time, however, to secure the repair of the cable. Captain Taussig stated to Mr. Taylor that the lighthouse service would gladly fur nish weather reports, and perhaps ship-, ping news. Important Mining: Reprion. All eyes are now on Eastern Oregon mines, and, strange to say, the great Sumpter district has never had a geolog ical survey. The Chamber of Commerce trustees are determined that it shall have one, and have sent the following reso:u- j tlons to Washington: "Whereas, The attention of the mining world is In the direction of Eastern Ore gon, and the people of Portland and its merchants are especially interested In the development of that particular territory, on account of the increased business which they must necessarily derive there from: and "Whereas, The Chamber of Commerce of Portland, Or., Is advised that there has never been a UnitedStates geological survey made of the mineral districts or Eastern Oregon, particularly the campa near Sumpter: and, "Whereas, The selection of districts for geological survejs is to be made in the near future; therefore, be it "Resolved, That the Portland Chamber of Commerce requests our delegation In congress to present the matter before the proper authorities in Washington, with a view of securing an early survey of the mining districts of Eastern Oregon." For a Deeper Channel. Communications were read from Repre sentatives Tongue and Moody, acknowl edging the receipts of the chamber's let ter, which was addressed to the entlra congressional delegation. The chamber's letter asked for support of a measure to secure an appropriation sufficient to In sure a 30-foot channel from Portland to the sea. The communications both ex press the heartiest interest and sympathy in the project. Mr. Moody calls attention (Second Floor) 'Twill save you all work and worry ' of making ladles' and children's under musllns. Prices to please the most economical. i 'KiftfSflKsul liiSiSI Hair Goods At Half the Price Tou usually pay for them. Mrs. Peteri, of New York, will be in our store for a few days, with them. Hours from 10.30 A M. Switches Solid colors, assorted shades. Lengths 16 to 24 Inches. Prices, $1 to $5 each, accord ing to length. Mixed and gray shades, from 52 00 up. Switches made from your combings or cut hair, $1.50. Olds & King a i a a a aoeaae to the fact that all such appropriations are always included in the general river and harbor bill, and that, although most strenuous efforts have frequently been made to secure special appropriations out side the bill, they have always failed. Mr. Moody and Mr. Tongue mentioned that the chairman of the river and harbor committee Is opposed to any bill being pre sented at this session of. congress, but it is stated that an effort will be made to defeat his wish. Messrs Tongue and Moody will do all in their power for the 30-foot-channel project, and have fair pros pect of. success They state that tne chamber's lettter, which was full of sta- "Sties, as to tne Duslness of the port, the """ or vessels, etc , win oe of much value t them, and Mr. Tongue can use It to good advantage before the committee, of whlcn he Is now a member. , "What Portland Will Do. At a previous meeting, a communication Irom Emory R. Johnson, secretary of the United States isthmian canal commis sion, was read. He asked for certain in formation as to what exteAt Portland would be benefited by on Isthmian canai The trustees referred the fa.uestions to the celved back And read They were ore-t pared by S M1. Mears, and show a thorough appreciation of the subjeot The information will be forwarded to Secre tary Johnson Immediately. Membership Increasing. The trustees unanimously elected J. W. Cook, Pipes & Tifft and the Columbia Creamery Company members of the Chamber of Commerce. Helping; the Neighbors. A communication from the chamber or commerce of Salem, Or, asking for co operation to the exent of an expression of sympathy in relation to important mat ters for the benefit of the entire state was read.- It was acted upon in the wav de- -Slred, and the secretary was instructed to notify the Salem chamber of the action taken. To Enlarge PostofQce. . The matter of co-operating with Post master Croasman in his effort to secure an appropriation of $150,000 for enlarge ment of the postofflce was touched upon; but, action was deferred until next meet ing. Chamber's Annnal Election. Next Wednesday, which falls upon Jan uary 10, the annual meeting of the Chani foer of Commerce will be held. Officers and trustees to serve one year will be eleoted, and other matters of importance will come up ' The meeting will be held at 3 30 o'clock, In the afternoon. A full attendance of members Is desired. The Year 1 A. D. BUENA VISTA, Or., Jan. 3 -(To the Editor.) Do astronomers or any one else have any record to show that when Christ had lled one year they named that year zero (or 0)? If so, please copy the exact wording as recorded In your next issue. SUBSCRIBER. At the time of the birth of Jesus, the Roman chronology was In use. Our sys tem was not formed till the sixth century, tt began the era with IAD. a a i The Proper Thins, Chicago News. She Isn't that a duck of a honnet the doctor's wife has on? He Yes, and it's very appropriate, too. She How so' He Her husband's a quack m B ' Pianos Organs. Wiley B. Allen Co. Excellent The most Aret The the magnetic forces that immense of foosy, 1 11 Jfrf. -pjj , f J, TECHAICAL EDUCATION D. A. ST. CLAIR. ADVOCATES MORE UTILITARIAN SCHOOLS. Reception Given by W, M. Ladd at Commercial Clnb to a Y. M. C. A. Worker of Ohio. tJ " D. A. St. Clair, general secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, of Dayton, O , addressed the Commercial Club on "Technical Education" last even ing, at a banquet tendered him by W. M. Ladd. Preceding Mr. St. Clair's speech, at Mr. Ladd's request, H. W. Scott spoke briefly on "Why Technical Education Should Be Under Private Auspices," and H. W. .Stone talked for a few minutes on "Local Conditions." The banquet was served in the assem-hly-room of the club, in the Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 members and invited guests were present. Mr. Ladd, acting as toastmaster, said that only a few days ago he heard that a joung man of the Middle West was com ing through Portland on his way to Cali fornia, who was regarded as authority all oer the country on matters pertain ing to technical education, and he believed it would be a fine thing to have him say something along that line. Mr. Ladd then announced Mr. Scott as the first speaker. Opposed Paternal Government. Mr. Soatt said' the particular point on which fte,waB requested to speak was one on which he had decided views Technical pucatjon is a subject that has a wide range and belongs to both science and art, and which Is to be secured chiefly by obtaining control over the products of nature. These matters should be consid ered in the larger sense. Nature has, he said, unlimited forces, but they are all blind; man can make them his servants. The speaker quoted from Lord Bacon: "The thing of knowing and the thing of being is all one. The man Is what he knoweth." Continuing, he said: "Technical educa tion was unknown 40 jears ago, but is indispensable now. Yet the hand must do the actual work, and under the direction of the mind it can do all that Is required of it. The great problem of the day Is to teach people to work, I think we have statesmen enough." The speaker said that technical schools and institutes furnished Important aid, but he could not agree with some that they should, be supported by the state. That condition of affairs would soon run the government into socialism. There is no knowing where it will stop He thought the tendency is already to put the state before the Individual, and that habit of depending on the state creates a habit of leaning on the government for support, and robs people of self-reliance. We ought not to have that paternal state that exists In France and Germany, where the state Is everything and the individual nothing. The state has already gone too far. We must have technical schools, but the state should not support them From teaching how to make butter and cheese Is but a step to making butter and cheese. These things continue to grow until the state becomes their master or tutelary deity. Already the state has much exceeded Its proper function in educational masters. Local Conditions in Portland. H. W. Stone next spoke briefly, and talked about "Local Conditions " Ho re gretted that so many young men in Port land were out of employment. As times Improved over the general panic, many country boys came to seek jobs and for tunes in Portland. He said: "The local question is, 'Will Portland absorb or give employment to the flow of population that comes to the city?' Machinery liberates boys from the farm, and they come here. We have no employment to offer them, and they drift to San Francisco or to the large tcitles of the East. "The people In Portland have secured their wealth In three ways by the rise in land values, by commerce and, by fees. None of us are producers of wealth. I don't know of a single young man who expects to be a creator of wealth. Po litical economy teaches that 7a per cent of the whole people are wealth-producer, 20 per cent are wealth-exchangers, and 5 per cent are servants To the first class be long the farmers, mechanics, miners and artisans, to the second the commercial and transportation people, and to the ser vant class, the doctors, the lawyers, the barbers, the newspaper men and the chiropodists. "Manufacturing cities absorb the liber ated population from the country, and grow in size and wealth If Oregon Is go ing to grow In wealth and population, we must have manufactures, and young brains must have the conception of mak ing something." Mr. Stone called attention to the night school at the Y. M C. A. of Portland, where 300 young men were rcelvlng In struction, and these young men were In demand Our skilled mechanics, he said, are nearly all foreigners, except a few of the best, and these have been graduated from the technical schools of the East. Mr. St. Clair on Techincnl Schools. Mr. St. Clair, the guest and principal speaker of the eyenlng, was then Intro duced by Mr. Ladd. He began by saying that 15 years ago he received a 2-page Invitation to come to Portland to live, but he did not accept it. However, he was glad of an opportunity to speak to Portland people on a subject in which he Prices deeply vaIoes9 improved upon and complete stock oe the Pacific Coast thron bustilog eager purchasers qive evidence MORNING HOURS ARE BEST FOR BUSY BUYERS was deeply Interested. He said he had, when a boy, little opportunity to receive an education himself, being forced to leave HChool when Li years old, and that priva tion of education had Intensified his in terest and had made him more observant of conditions. What he knew he had obtained by gathering up the result of other men's labors. "I regard technical education," he con tinued, "as the great gateway to oppor tunity. The name of Portland means the land of opportunity." He hoped the in terest the Portland people were taking in this matter would lead them to see what great things technical education could do for the Northwest coast. The time Is opportune to consider the matter. Natural advantages, he said, and re- RrmrrPR. ari rlpnendent on thfi skill and ability of the men who are there to use ! them That forms the basl3 of technical j education 1 "South America," he continued, "Js much j richer In natural resources than North America. It excels us In mineral wealth, climate and soil. Why is It, then, that South America Is practically in a state of barbarism ' The fact Is that wherever the Anglo-baxon race goes, the resources are developed and progress Is made In the arts, sciences and In manufacture. Our manufactured articles find a homo In every part of the world." He quoted from Dr. Joslah Strong that the United States was destined to lead the world in art, science, manufacture and wealth, and read extracts along1 the same t line irom a paper prepared by the "Pres ent Day Club," of his home city. He said that after four months' agitation Dayton had purchased land and founded an insti tute that would accommodate 1000 stu dents. "We are not left to blaze the way through a forest," ho said. "The experi ence of older countries s before us. Ger many, France and Switzerland may be considered. For almost 300 years England held supremacy In the commercial and manufacturing world. Little by little Great Britain awoke to the fact tnat Eng lish people were heavy buyers of German made goods. A royal commission was em ployed to investigate and ascertain the cause It was found that the technical schools In Germany and Prussia had been teaching how to save and to make best use of resources until they could under sell England." The speaker, at this point, told of his visit to some of the large technical schools In England, which maintained night classes of 1800 to 2000 joung men. His experience had been that young men are not content ed to be simply entertained of evenings, but they desire to study something that will be of use to them. He said the devel opment of manufacturing, the growth of skill and knowledge of material has called for many skilled mechanics. The rare article now Is the skilled mechanic not the professional men, they are already too numerous. "Take the ministry," he said. "In my town one little church that needed a pastor, with a salary of $1200 a year, had 45 applications, and another, that paid $900 a ear, had IS applicants. America has a much larger proportion of doctors than European countrl&a. If America Is destined to lead the world, we must have men to develop the wonderful natural re sources wo have." He charged most of the misfits in life to the fault In educational methods. He said that any education that falls to de velop the latent forces In a boy or girl by the time they are 18 years old, Is a failure. Study of dead languages does not make a man or a woman more honest or more capable. We are beginning to recog nize the man who combines skill of head with skill of hand. The speaker told of many instances that had come under his personal notice where young men had accomplished much In life with knowledge acquired at technical schools, and described some of the methods of teaching and operating the schools. He said after the buildings were erected the schools aro nearly self-supporting. From 80 to 30 per cent of the maintenance is derived from the students. "If you give them what they need," he said, "the stu dents will pay for It." In answer to a question, he said he be lieved that kindergarten branches and the rudiments of drawing should be taught In the public schools, but the advanced parts should not be. In many cases that would result In a waste of energy. Some one present asked: "Is there a ten dency In the East to make technical edu cation a part of the public school system?" "Yes"; he replied, "decidedly so in some cities; Toledo for one." A vote of thanks was given Mr. Ladd for this reception, and to Mr. St. Clair and the other speakers for their addresses. f Where Goldfish Grow. St. Louis Republic. About three miles south of St. Joseph, on the King Hill road, is located one of the Missouri state fish hatcheries. Its chief Interest lies In the fact that It is the only place In the state, or In this section of the country, anywhere, where goldfish are propagated and distributed. Here these little aquarium beauties may be obtained for a mere "thank you," and many are they who avail themselves of this privilege. From October until Jan uary four goldfish each are given to every citizen of the state until the sup ply Is exhausted. i - B As He Viewed It. Chicago Record. Common Person Have ou ever met the talented Miss Bung? Great Author No, never. The talented Miss Bung has met me several times, however. attract 3. DID NOT OPEN THE DOOR STILL THE CITY IS TRYING TO COIf VICT C, A. ALISKY. Some Careless Employe of One of His Tenants Upset a Corpulent Pedestrian, Quito a legal battle was fought in Judge Hennessy3 court yesterday afternoon over the case of C. A. Allsky, who was charged with having opened a trapdoor from un der the sidewalks abutting his building at Third and Morrison, and thereby violating ordinance No. 11,112. Adolph Gaudron, a pattern and model maker, was complain ing witness, and it wa3 only after some stubborn objection on the part of Mr. Allsky's counsel that Gaudron was per mitted to testify at all, as th defendant disclaimed all knowledge or responsibility in regard to who opened the trapdoor. Mr. Gaudron was finally permitted to state tnat, as he was walking down Morrlsuii street, on the afternoon of December JS, both wings of an Iron trap swung sud denly upward, throwing him to the ground and Inflicting- bruises upon his limbs, which he offered to place in evidence, but this latter Judge Hennessy sala was not neces sary. Mr. Gaudron is an elderly French man, who tips the scales at 220 pounds, and at coming so near being pitched headlong into Mr. Allsky's basement he admitted becoming somewhat excited. Tho sidewalk, he said, was crowded with pe destrians at the time, and the man who had flung the trapdoors wide open simply tried to excuse himself by saying, 'I didn't know jou were there." Counsel for tho defense still persisted that Mr. Allsky was In no wise to blame. Ho had leased the basement to a Mr. Stebbinger, who had the contract for heat ing the building by means of a furnaco, and this door is opened only for the purpose of putting in wood for said fur nace. The lease was signed January 4, 1899, and was to run two years longer. Mr. Allsky was not even In the city when ordinance No. 11412 was passed, but was in Germany on a visit, and therefore had no more to do with the violation of said ordinance than the emperor of China. But counsel for prosecution Insisted that the words "owner or occupant" in the ordi nance made Mr. Allsky responsible for tho acts of those In charge of tho basement. Several tenants of the Allsky block wero put on the stand to prove that Mr. Allsky Is the owner of the building, and Mr. Allsky himself was cross-examined as to whether that portion of the basement which included the trapdoor was not yet m his possession owing to a bowling alley adjacent having- been vacated last spring. Counsel for city, addressing the judge, said:. "The use of ground underneath side walks has been donated to certain persona whose property abutted thereon, and thtsa people are, in return, responsible for the condition of tho walks, which are for tho use of pedestrians. We purpose to show that the sidewalk has been rendered un safe by the actions of the property-owner.' Judge Hennessy said: "There has evi dently been a violation of the ordinance In question, and I will take the matter under advisement until January 5." 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