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12 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1900. MORE ITEMS 224AB aual Clcaran , TCocJays store news bristles with notes of our clearance reductions. So many lines press for notice- that It -would require months to go tha rounds. We speak of a few today, and trust you to come and see oth ers for yourself. Umbrellas A timely topic. We mention two num bers for every-day purposes., Ladies' Umbrellas Best .steel rods and paragon frames, handles of natural wood, bone, horn, silver-trimmed and Princess styles. At 5L25 Soft-finish serge umbrellas, our $L59 grade. At $1.45 Satin-finish Gloria, regular $1.75 umbrella. Women's Gloves Some excellent ,for winter wear, yet trim and tasty appearing, are Heavy Kid. overseam or pique style, black and late popular street shades, our JL30 -value at $L25 pair. Gape Goat, outseam style, in Smyrna tans, English reds, mahogany, black, and white, $2.00 gloves at $LC5 pair. Extraordinary Veiling Values Odd Lines at 12c yard Don't miss this sale. LAST DAY Oh HAIR SALE elegant hair switches at half price. BLUFFED IN TOCONFESSION ASSASSIN ADMITS A CRIME ATTRIB "tJTED TO ANOTHER. Thomas Steven Cnts tb.e Throat of a. Man. Struggling: "With, a. Drnnlcen Companion. That circumstantial evidence, however strong. Is not always to be relied upon, .has again been demonstrated, this time by District Attorney SewalL The real cul prit In a serious cutting affray has been discovered, and an Innocent man has been Kaved from going to the penitentiary for a term of years. On October 29, 1899, Fred Holmes throat was cut In the Brunswick saloon, while he was engaged in a quarrel with A. An derson, a sailor. For several days Holmes hovered between life and death, and it looked very much as if Ande'rson, who was charged with the crime, would have to face a trial for murder. Everything pointed to Anderson as the guilty man. It was .supposed that Holmes throat wafl cut with a razor. Anderson and Holmes were struggling together when the cut ting occurred, and there was testimony that after Holmes ran out on to the street bleeding from the wound, Anderson fol lowed him out and said he would kill him If they fought again. A pocket handker chief was found on Anderson covered with blood, and It was supposed that he wiped the razor or knife with. It A finger of Anderson's left hand was cut, and the so lution of this feature of the case was that he cut his finger when he drew the weapon across Holmes throat. Anderson was locked up in the county jail. Holmes eventually recovered, and the grand Jury proceeded to Investigate the case, with the result that an Indictment was returned against Thomas Stevens" yes terday. Anderson was discharged from custody, and is now as happy as a lark In springtime. Anderson, throughout, strongly asserted his Innocence, but ap pearances were against him. The district attorney smiled incredulously when the man Insisted that it was all a mistake, and even went so -lar as to tell Anderson that he would certainly have to serve a term In the penitentiary, and was a lucky man that the affair did not turn out more seriously. Ai the time of the arrest of Anderson It was decided by the authorities that Ste vens, who saw the quarrel and struggle between the two men, was an Important witness, and to Insure his attendance at the trial, he was held in custody. He re-, lated having seen the fight and what led up to It, and most of the circumstances here detailed. He did not positively eay he saw the actual cutting done, but, as the inference was very strong upon that point, that fact did not matter, except that it would have been even more convincing proof that Anderson was the offender. There were other witnesses as to some Of the things that were done. Somehow District Attorney Sewall got to thinking, putting this and that together, and considering Anderson's statement, which was an admission that he had a fight, but did not seriously harm his opponent, that, perhaps, there was some mystery about the case which could be solved. So he determined to run a bluff on Stevens. Consequently, when Stevens en tered the" grand Jury room to testify as a witness, Mr. Sewall said to him: "See, here, Stevens, I have been talking to the witnesses"" about this case, and they all state that you cut Holmes, and I think the best thing you can do is to own up. Just confess everything and telU us all about it." Mr. Sewall was not expecting a favor able response, and states that he nearly fell over with surprise wnen" Stevens an swered: "'I did cut him to get even with hlm, because he "kicked me." Stevens then proceeded to relate that he also had quarreled with Holmes, and that HolmeE hurt him. When he saw Ander son and Holmes struggling, he thought it was a good chance to get even, and took out his knife and, slipping up alongside of them, reached between them and cut Holmes' throat, cutting Anderson's finger at the same time, Anderson having hold of Holmes by tho neck. The grand jury had an indictment all ready to return against Anderson, and had only -deferred it at the request of tho district attorney. "With this entirely unlooked-for event, the Indictment was changed to read, "2Tot a true bill," and a true bill was instead drawn against Thomas Stevens. Anderson was at once discharged from Jail, and was very much puzzledk'to know -how It all came about after he had been informed, only a very short time before, that he was certain to have to spend a long time in the peni tentiary. He Jumped several feet In the air and remarked that he had said right along that he did not do It Tho witnesses examined in the case were: J. Hoesley, O. P. Church, T. J. Hoare, W. Rosenthal, O. E. Swartz, H. Chase, Fred Fonte, J. M. .Roberts, S. Svenson. The Stevens Indictment was filed In tha criminal court yesterday. He will prob ably plead guilty when he is arraigned, and receive sentence. SAYS HE EVTEBTOEO TO CONFESS. But Stevens Allowed Anderson to Be Imprisoned Three Months. tSteyns now says that he has Intended since? the tlmo 'of; his' arrest to clear his ' full FROM OUR cc Sale Do You Need a Jacket' Hat or Shoes? Then we can make you happy for Sun day at very small cost. Our Entire Stock - . of Colored Jackets All new and superbly tailored, to be sold at the following reductions: Jackets to 55.00 at $2.82 each. Jackets to $8.00 at $4.25 each. Jackets to $12.50 at $6.84 each. Jackets to $17.00 at $8 35 each. In Millinery Jaunty Street Hats at Half Prices See special tables of walking hats sail ors, tams, crushers, etc., etc. ValueES to 75c to 51.00 to $2.00 now now now ISc. 2oc 29c Each. Women's Shoes at 98c pr They're prime values, but small lines. Spring heels, sizes 2& to 5, values to with heels, sizes 2& to 4, values to $5.00. friend Anderson when the time cams for final statement. His story of tno fray, as told to a Teporter last night at the county Jail, Is as follows: "I knew Holmes about three years. Ho has always been-a bully among Swedlsn worklngmen. I saw him beat a man up terribly about two years ago for no cause whatever, and ever since that time I have not liked him. That night of the trouble a lot of us were In Schwartz's place, some of us drinking. Schwartz went out for few moments, when Holmes, who was half drunk, went in behind the. bar and started to set 'em up for the house. "When Schwartz came back he fired Holmes out from behind) the bar, which made him mad. "Anderson and I were then off a little distance talking about Swedish men, say Inir that there were some bright ones in this country, but that they differed among themselves at home. Holmes was mad De-cause- Schwartz fired him out, and, com ing up where we were, he said, 'What's that, you damn my countrymen?' I tola him I was not damning his countrymen, but he hauled off and struck me anyhow and knocked me over against some chairs. When I got up he struck me over the side of the head and knocked me over again and kicked me both times when i was down. Anderson said to him, 'You ought-, to be ashamed-of knocking a man that way when he did not say anything to you, an old man, when Holmes said, 'Maybe you want some of it Anderson stepped back to take off his coat, wanting to have a fair chance. Just as he got it partly off Holmes jumped on him. They fought around, and I was standing bacn towards the bar. When they got around that "nay, I took out my pocket knife. Holmes saw me, and, letting go of An derson, he made for me. I made a slasn at him, more to frighten him than any thing else, and It hit him in the throat, l passed on out behind, while he went out In front" Stevens claims he was asked only a few questions In the police court, but does not explain why he kept silent three months, permitting his friend Anderson to remain In jail all of this time. He says he will plead guilty when the case comes tip for trial. He Is quite bitter against Holmes, whose conduct, he as serts. Is the cause of all the trouble. STIRRING SPEECHES. J. C. Moreland and A. II. Tanner Ad dress 3It. Tabor Republican Club. An Interesting meeting of the Mount Tabor Republican Club was held last night In Orient hall, there being a fair attendance of 'the members. Owing to the absence of the president, Frank S. Fields was chosen to preside during the meeting. Mr. Aiken was made tempo rary secretary. The minutes of the last meeting, which were read and approved, were an account of a public meeting, when Wallace McCamant made a public address two years ago. Chairman Fields called on Judge J. C. Moreland far remarks, and he responded with a vigorous address. Among other things, he said that he considered that the subject of expansion would cut a prominent figure In the coming election, but he could not believe that any con siderable number of the American peo ple would advocate the abandonment of the Philippine Islands to anarchy, after they had been won by the valor of Amer ican soldiers on land and sea. Judge Moreland said the financial question would in all probability be settled in con gress, so that the gold standard would become the law of the land, and not sub ject to change. Still, It would be heard of on the stump In the coming campaign. The speaker then called special attention to the question of taxation In Multnomah county. He said that In this county there was a great republican majority, but it behooved the republican party to see to It that taxation is reduced. All were In terested In the growth of Portland and the county, and every republican club should advocate a reduction of public expenditures so that outside capital could be Invited. Following the remarks of Mr. Moreland, A. H. Tanner was called on for remarks. He spoke entertainingly of the history of the republican party, and said that he was proud to belong to a party with such a splendid record. Since the days of Abraham Lincoln, it was a record that would bear Inspection. He also referred to the question of the retention of the Philippine Islands, and expressed the con viction that there would be no backward steps In their disposition. Referring to the financial question, Judge Tanner said that he considered the policy of the re publican party settled on that question. The part' had declared for the gold stand ard In the last presidential election, in the national and at the last state election, In unequivocal tones, and that decision ought to be accepted and is accepted. There had been some wobbling on the part of some republicans before the declaration of the national convention of 1896, for the reason they did not know what position the republican party would assume on that question. In closing his remarks, Judge Tanner said that he was not one of those who thought the tariff question had lost Its Importance. He considered It highly important that t should not be lost sight of. Under Its provisions the country had become wonderfully prosper ous, as compared with the operation of the Wilson bill, when the country went down to the lowest point of financial con dition. He said he noticed some repub lican papers and leaders were Inclined to slight the protective tariff, but the demo crats would sweep away all protection, once they were in power. At the close of the addresses, which were interesting, the following delegates were elected to attend the State Repub lican League: George Bamford, Judge J. C. Moreland, Harry McGowan, Fred Prasp and H. H. Delno. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby Is Cutting Teeth, Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy. Mrs. Wlaslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pels, cures triad colic and diarrhoea. ' O 9 IMPORTANT SALE ...OF... KID GLOVES pl3 OUR 2-CIasp Peerless Kid Gloves 'All Shades ...at PAIR Great 9oeoe9oee99e90eeeeoeoooeeee0eeoeeooeee'9eee9 BOGUS SILVER DOLLARS SPURIOUS COINS NOW IN I.OCAL CIR CULATION. They Are Excellent Counterfeits 'out May Be Detected by a Care ful Test. A dangerous counterfeit of the Ameri can silver dollar seems to have come into rather general circulation In Portland within the past few days. In general ap pearance it is to the ordinary observer a genuine silver dollar, and the person who detects it off-hand must he on the lookout and rather expecting It. The counterfeit is dated 1899, and is rather lighter than the genuine. The con figuration is apparently perfect to the naked eye, but an examination under a magnlfying-glass reveals a roughness on the surface. The counterfeit has a good ring, and its complexion Is bright and cheery. A sure way to test it is to rub a little ni trate of sllvor on its face. That causes it to turn black, and is a true test. The genuine silver is not affected by tho ni trate. Half a dozen of these spurious coins were taken In at one of Portland's large department stores before their spurious character was discovered. Several others have been offered and refused at the same store; and some customers have become quite indignant at the idea of their being told that they were offering counterfeit money. None of them seemed to be able to tell where they came into possession of the counterfeits, but had a vague idea that they, received them in the usual way of making change while shopping. Detectives are now trying to trace the counterfeits to their home mint, and to Introduce themselves to the counterfeit ers. SOCIAL AT Y. M. C. A. Literary and Musical Entertainment Well Attended. The Y. M. C. A. rooms were tastefully decorated last evening on the occasion or the literary and musical entertainment given by the young people of the First Methodist Episcopal church. A large num ber of people were in attendance, and light refreshments were served. The literary exercises comprised recitations and read ings by"Fred Jones, Miss Susan M. Rich ards and Miss Lulu -Buddemer. The vocal and instrumental music was rendered b Miss Ethel Beharrel, Miss P. M. Eyman, Miss Evelyn Hurley, Miss Margaret Be harrel, Miss Jennie Stevens, Miss1 Anna W. Stuart, H. L. Idleman and a vocai quartet, composed of Messrs. Stansberry, Leach Stansberry and Idleman. A feature of the evening was the enthu siastic entrance of the Junior Y. M. "C. A. basket-ball team af ter defeating" the Boys Brigade team by a score of 12 to 6. There was a bowling contest between a. team from The Dalles and the Y. M. C. A. team, which was decided by the lattei team winning four straight games. The team from Tho Dalles consisted ot Messrs. Bradshaw, Baldwin, Stadleman, Houghton, Mays and Schmidt. The Y. M. C. A. team comprised Messrs. Magison, McCHntosh, TVhlttlesy, Capen, Berger and Richards. There was a basket-ball game In the. gymnasium between the 5 o'clock class ana the noon class. It "was won by the lat ter, the score standing 13 to 9. The victors were Messrs. Eysells, Durand, Hanktna, Howell and C. Mackie. The other team consisted of Messrs. TVoodward, Amos, McKenzle, Alvord and J. D. Mackie. a o WAITING FOR JUSTICE. Men Who Held Up Portland People in Dalles Jail. t Broom and Wilson, thetwo thugs who held up several persons in the suburbs of Portland last fall, are in jail at The Dalles, patiently awaiting the action of the "Wasco county grand jury, which con venes in February. Judge Bradshaw, of The Dalles, who Is at the Perkins, says he sentenced the two worthies to three years each In the penitentiary, in 1SSG. Brown and "Wilson, In company with a third party, who got four years, attacked and robbed three Indians in the outskirts of The Dalles, -but they neglected to mask themselves on that occasion, and were identified by their victims. Judge Bradshaw, In whose court they will be tried, is willing to turn them over to Multnomah county, hut the authorities here, he says, have doubts as to their ability to convict them, though feeling assured of their guilt. The thugs were careful, whller operating In Portland, to mask themselves, and to conceal every article that was obtained from those whom they robbed. A watch thrown by one of them Into the Deschutes river, as they were being taken to the TVasco county jail, would have been evidence against them, but the river is deep and rapid, and Jt is doubtful if the timepiece ever is recov ered. Judge Bradshaw, who has been on the bench nine years, says this Is 'the first occasion In which a criminal will HANDKERCHIEFS : ALL AT REDUCED PRJCES Brushes, Combs Perfumes All Toilet Articles Rubber Goods All in standard qualities' At lower prices Than any other time In the year Universal Brand Is the standard of excellence In Muslin Underwear.' Perfect in fabric, fit, finish. Reduced prices in the entire line. Sale have- appeared before him a second time, after serving a sentence. The charge against them In TVasco is horse-stealing. a FREDERICK WARDE'S SHYLOCK "Merchant of Venice"?Presented to a Crowded House. Frederick TVarde and his excellent com pany presented the "Merchant of Venice" at the Marquam Grand theater last night to a packed house. The audience was made up largely of Shakespearean stu dents, and their approval of the interpre tation was plainly apparent. Time and again TVIr TVarde and Mrs. Brune were recalled "to" the frortt, and at the end of the third act Mr. TVarde made his usual felicitous speech, congratulating the audi ence on their appreciation of the work of the immortal bard of Avon. One startling incongruity to a great ex tent marred the effect of what would have been the strongest part of the perform ance. In the trial, scene in the fourth act the clerk's desk was literally weighted down "Kith handsome quarto volumes of modern law books, the Oregon code and "Grattan's Reports of Supreme Court De cisions" and "Kent's Commentaries," all elegantly bound in sheepskin. There were so many of them, and they were made so hideously prominent, that the effect was not quite in keeping with propriety. Mr. TVarde appears at his best in "The Merchant of Venice." His creation of the part of the Hebrew usurer Is good, and old theater-goers say he recalls the pre sentation of this same part two genera tions back, by that great dramatic artist, Edwin Forrest. It was carefully and stu diously conceived, and the rendition throughout, with the exception previously noted, was historically correct. Mr. TVarde really presented "the Jew that Shakespeare drew," showing why the money-lender, when abused and ridiculed, became revengeful in demanding his pound of flesh. As is the custom with most actors, Mr. TVarde ends the per formance with the fourth act, after the trial scene, when all Interest in Shylock ceases. Mr. TVarde's reading is accurate, his demeanor suited to the role, and his voice, while frequently exerted to the ut most, Is never beyond his control. His performance of the contrasts of grief and joy, in hearing news of his daughter's elopement with his wealth, and In the news of Antonio's misfortunes, was a masterpiece. He Was also very impressive In the trial scene. Jfffo The Portia of Minnie Tlttell une is all that her warmest friends couldrdesire. In the casket scene she was nearly perfect, and when she decreed the forfeiture of the bond and awarded judgment to Shylock, hefs was tho best presentation of what carr bo conceived as the act of a beauti ful and exceedingly clever wife to relieve the mental anguish of Bassanlo and to save Ills' 'friend Antonio from the Jew's extortion. Mrs. Brune fairly outdid her self.,. Her elegant diction, her personal charms, her clear enunciation and her girlish appearance, aided greatly by her delicate conception of the character, made Portia a lovable and sympathetic reality. Charles Herman played Antonio with his usual care, and gave a character presenta tion hoth scholarly and effective. Frank Hennig, as Gratiano, was forcible and manly. John Sturgeon, as Bassanlo, strengthened the good opinion in which he was held by his studious portrayal. Miss May TVarde was charming in the role of Jessica, and rendered her lines with Intelligence and grace. The company will play "Richard III" tonight, and "The Lion's Mouth" at the matinee this afternoon. TRIBUTE TO MR. FORD. Dr. Blackburn Will Discuss the Late Editor of the Youth's Companion. Dr. Alexander Blackburn, of the First Baptist church, will devote his evening sermon tomorrow to a resume of Daniel Sharp Ford, editor of the Youth's Com panion, who died recently in Boston. Mr. Ford was a most unique character and worthy the study of young men. Born a poor boy, he entered upon newspaper work, and was, for a time, one of the editors of the "Watchman, a Baptist week ly. Thirty years ago he bought the Youth's Companion, then having a circu lation of 7000. It has grown to an iscue of 550,000 per week. More than 1000 copies are taken In Portland. Mr. Ford was al ways editor, giving personal supervision to every detail. Yet his name never appeared in the paper till after his death. TVhile a very religious man, he did not make a religious paper, there being only one re ligious article each week. His aim was to give the youth a clean, bright news paper, without either cant or lrreligion, and the fact that he succeeded is a note of encouragement to lovers of" this land. After providing liberally for his only child, a daughter, he left his estate of $1,250,000 to religious and charitable work. The great building of the Companion, valued at ?50J, 000, and $3E0,ttXMn cash goes to the Bos ton Baptist Social Union. The Income to be used for the religious, moral and in tellectual improvement of the working men and their families and the working women of Boston. The 'remainder goea to various mission ary societies of, the Baptists, with small er gifts to Y. M. C. A. and other local organizations. For 25 cents, you can get Carter's Little Liver Pills the best liver regulator in the world. Don't forget this. One pill a dose. He is well AH who have taken advantage of the extremely low prices prevailing during Are evidently well paid they are certainly well satisfied. The extent and variety of our stock, and the ail-around price-reductions made naturally attract shrewd buyers, and the daily increase in their numbers and eagerness proves that the opportunities we offer are the best and that they are appreciated by our patrons. CLEARANCE-SALE PRICES ON ALL LINES B.S.A. BEGAN THE WORK PIONEER. SCHOOL IS MAKTJAL TRAlSlSii ON PACIFIC- SLOPE. Sloyd Is One of the. Studies and a Recitation. Hour Is Al-rrays De voted to It. The Bishop Scott academy is the pio neer manual training school on the Pa cific coafet, and was the first school in the Northwest to establish a course of manual training. In a public address in 1SS5, Right Rev. B.. WIstar Morris, the founder of the academy, made remarks In which he strongly advocated the foundation of an Industrial school, as it was then termed. "With his clear Insight into men and things, he recognized the fact that tho modern school Idea of making every hoy fit the curriculum instead of adapting the course of study to the boy was a fal lacy, and In many Instances resulted in dismal failure. But for 10 years this Idea- remained dormant, so far as the great Northwest was concerned. Ten years later. Dr. J. W. Hill, the princi pal of the academy, took tho matter up and spoke of it In his annual ad dress at commencement. There were many delays. An era of financial de pression was on. and difficulty in pro curing the funds necessary to make the innovation was experienced. It was an other three years before the plan was successfully inaugurated and made a part of the general system of the school. Industrial education, as it Is taught in Bishop Scott academy, is manual train ing rather than technical instruction. Modern educators Tiave coined a new word for it "sloyd." The word Itself chal lenges explanation. It is derived from the same Teutonic root as the English words "sly" and "sleight." 'In order to obtain an understanding of the real meaning of the sloyd system, one must first appreciate the aim of tho work and the principles governing the system. Casual observers have judged the sloyd system by the articles made, and have never gotten behind them to the vital fact that its value can only be estimated when one has a true knowl edge of the needs of childhood, and how this work is arranged to meet these. An exercise in sloyd is a specific use of a tool involving certain mental effort. Va riety must be provided, and the system affords variety of exercise, in arrange ment of exercises, of objects made, of wood used, of physical labor, and of In tellectual problems. In Bishop Scott academy sloyd is con sidered simply as any of the recitations. Tools are simply the means of express ing, an Idea in wood instead of with pen and paper. A boy is given a model to make. He applies the rule and takes measurements. He is then shown how to make a rough drawing, and from this drawing make his own model. In other words, he puts into active form the Idea expressed in that drawing. The series of models used are" the re sult of years of examination and experi mental work, and aire arranged progres sive so that when a boy completes one model, the next one is only a little more difficult to make. The value of the finished product or the time consumed In making it are never considered, but the- moral and educational effect on the boy and his mental and physical de velopment are always kept In view. The object being to obtain a finished boy, not a finished article. The' Instructor at Bishop Scott acad emy first begins with very simple mod els, straight lines and planes. In his own language he .begins at the concrete and works toward tho abstract. At first only a few tools arc allowed, usually only a knife, and form is taught only in one direction on the face. Later on, the pri mary classes use planes, rules, dividers, gauges, chisels, squares and saws. As they become more advanced, the boys use all the tools that carpenters and hand furniture-makers generally keep. Nothing is done In the abstract; Profes sor Dyer, the instructor, gives each boy to understand that every stroke is a step toward finished work, and all the models are something that the boys themselves understand the use of. After a little practice they make flower-pot stands, book racks, paper-cutters, rules, brack ets and numerous other articles that can be used In their own homes. It Is thus that mental environment Is given to all tho work. Should a boy evince a deslro to make some certain object, he is encouraged in that desire and allowed to proceed, if the work Is not too radical a change from the course of study. Many boys succeed In sloyd who cannot be reached in any oher way. Some of Professor Dyer's most beautiful models were made by a cigarette fiend a boy who had been virtually given up for lost. Professor Dyer says there are two types of boys which this system is almost sure to catch the "goody-goody" boy and the mischievous boy. The system not only Is beneficial for boys who afterward become carpenters, mechanics, architects, builders or .draughtsmen, - but the mental training and the habit of mental concentration It glve3 is beneficial in every walk in paid that is well satisfied. Shakespeare. fit FRHNK CO vjio vifio CARD ENGRAVERS AND 22 and 23 Washington Building life. Boys who have had manual train ing make better lawyers, doctors, bank ers or dentists. Their conception Is quick ened. ESTIMABLE WOMAN DEAD. Mrs. Roberts Was Prominent in Church, and Society Affairs. Mrs. Cora Perkins Roberts, wife of Dr. W. A. Roberts, died at tho home of her mother, Mrs. Amanda M. Perkins, on Grand avenue and Ellsworth street, at 9 o'clock Thursday evening. Her illness dates from Christmas. Prom that time on she steadily became worse, until a few days ago her condition became very alarming, and on Thursday evening she passed away. Mrs. Roberts was born March 11, 1873, in Cedar Creek, "Wash., being the youngest of four children. About 18 years ago the family came to Portland, where she received her educa tion. After finishing the grammar school, she attended the Portland high school, from which she wa9 graduated with high honors. Her education was completed at a business college. During her school life, Mrs. Roberts' sterling qualities of heart and mind endeared her to all her teachers and schoolmates, and she de veloped into a lovely woman, whoso grace and dignity, coupled with a sweet and true nature, won for hor the admira tion and friendship of all who knew her. Her beautiful character was manifested in deeds of love and charity. For years a faithful and active member of the Miz pah Presbyterian church, she was Iden tified with all its various religious so cieties and an indefatigable worker in them. Besides being prominent in church work, she was an active member of the Utopia Rebekah lodge, No. 62, I. O. O. F., and Queen Elizabeth, hive of the Order of Maccabees, No. 21. She entered the Rcbekahs as a charter member In 3.9I. Her superior knowledge of parliamentary usages and unusual abilities were at once recognized, and she steadily rose on the strength of them from one rank to an other until she occupied the rank of past noble grand at the time of her death. In May, 1S99, she became a. member of the Maccabees, where her decided abilities again won the confidence of the members, and sho was exalted In the short space of eight months to the high position of lady commander. She would have been Installed this evening In that office had she lived. The funeral will take place from the late residence, Sunday, at 1 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Wardle In charge. Tho ladles of the orders of which Mrs. Rob erts was a member are Invited to attend. Shipyard Crowded With. Boats. The Johnston shipyard, on East "Water street, is crowded to its utmost capacity with new boats, and Mr. Johnston Is mak ing estimates for another steamer. The handsome tug Calendar, just finished, is still standing In the yard for the launch ing as soon as the machinery arrives, which has been delayed somewhat. She is a trim craft and put up for the Columbia mills, at Knappton. For her launching the ways are under construction, which will be made solid and permanent. Tho Calendar Is sheathed wih galvanized 'ron, so that she may encounter ice without having her hull scarred by the contact. The ribs for the" Hosford sternwheeler, natural bent, have been set up near the Calendar, and also the ways for Captain Hill's steamer have been laid out for the keel. The former will be 110 feet long, and the latter US feet. For these new craft the yard is filled with knees and timbers from the frame, but little can be done while the present storm lasts. Mr. Johnston think3 that ho may hav to use a portion of the foot of East Clay street, but there can be no objections of fered to the use of the street, as it is not occupied now for any purpose. By us ing East Clay street, and tearing out a portion of the dock on the north side of the yard, there may be room enough for the new craft in hand aid under con templation. In the construction of these craft a preparation is used for the preser vation of the timbers, which is said to be very effective. Collector Ivey to Resljm. A close friend of Collector J. "W. Ivey, living on the East Side, made the state ment yesterday that he had gone to "Washington for the purpose of resigning the office of collector of Alaska. He had acquired large mining Interests at Cape Nome and other places in Alaska, so that the office was more of an Incum brance than anything else, and he had wanted to be relieved of It for some time. This seems to be in line with, statements made by Mr. Ivey the last tlmo he wa3 In Portland. He then said very emphati cally to a friend -that he should be glad to be rid of the office, as he claimed that he could do much better in the mines of Alaska than in the office of collector. Ever since he has been collector Mr. Ivey has been of a rambling nature, and seemed to fret under Its restrictions. He seemed to think that Alaska furnished a wide field for a man of energy and in- a a v& vvo COPPER - PLATE PRINTERS Fourth and Washlngtoa Sts., over Lilt's. telllgence. Whether tho statement that hs has gone to "Washington to resign is cor rect will probably be soon known. Burglars in. the Suburbs. A number of house3 et "Woodstock: ha.-1 o been entered the past week, and cons'u erable plunder has been secured. John E. Trigg'a house was entered first. Friday night, but Mr. Trigg was aroused and tl.3 hurglars retired. The same night two other houses were entered and ransacks, but nothing was secured. The next hou entered was that of Henry Eggers, whos family was absent at the time. A wat h was taken, but nothing else was carrll away. The residence of Edward Murra a. 3treet-car man, was entered. On y wearing apparel was appropriated. A pair of shoes were taken. Thera are several other houses not yet reported. The rr--ldents are now sitting up nlgbt3 with sao. guns. Cast Side Notes. An evening papor said tbat Tut few of tho schools observed the anniversary cf the birth of Abraham Lincoln yetTdav It would have been unfortunate IfVti" had celebrated tho "birthday of Line i yesterday, as nls birthday comes Fo -ruary 12, and not January 12. The r-1-worth. League of the Sunnyslde Mehoi church Is preparing to caleb'-ato t t event with an appropriate programme Charles "Wilson, of $he East Side, was In New York two months ago, and under took to call on Homer Davenport, t'a well-known cartoonist. He did not suc ceed In seeing him. Yesterday he re ceived a personal letter from Mr. Dav,i port, regretting hi3 failure to see him. and begging him never to allow it to hap pen again. Mr. "Wilson is an old frlil of Davenport. He prizes the letter very hlghly. PERSONAL MENTION. "W. J. Mllllcan, of Seattle, te registered at the St. Charles. John Murray, of Pendleton, is registered at the Portland. John "W. Gunn, a Salem Insurance man. Is at the Imperial. L. H. Roberts, of Castle Reck, Wash., 13 at the St. Charles. George W. Parr, of The Dalles, Is reg istered at the Parkins. H. R. Dlblee and wife, of Rainier, ara guests of the Imperial. Mrs. N. J. Walker, of Forest Grove, ia a guest of the Perkins. F. N. Gilbert, a merchant of Moscow, Idaho, is at the Imperial. J. A. Denny, of Cuprin, Idaho, is reg istered at the St. Charles. A. P. Fletcher, a well-known citizen1 of Lafayette, Is at the St. Charles. Roland Bishop, a cracker manufacturer of Los Angeles, Is at the Portland. Mrs. W. E. Finch and daughter, of Wal lace, Idaho, are guests of the Portland. F. I. Dunbar, secretary of state. Is at the Portland, accompanied by hie w'r Charles H. Carey, who has been visa ing California for the past 14) days, ho3 returned. A. N. Gilbert, ex-superlntendent of tro state penitentiary, registered at the Im perial last evening. George J. Mohler, brother of President Mohler, of the O. R. & N., Is registered at the Imperial. He is a Chicago railroad man. SAN FRANCISCoTjan. 12. Portland arrivals are registered at hotels here a3 follows: Mrs. Jennings, accompanied bv Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Reames, of Klama'h Falls, and G. L. Hutchln, at the GrarTj J. W. Cooper, Israel Vlnce, at the In ternational; H. A. Craft. James Ken"", wife and two children. Miss Mary Ke nick, M. H. Tothan and wife, William Daly and wife, L. Braddock. C. E. Whit more. B. T. Flint. James Smith. H. tV Carter, at the New Western; A. R, M," gan, N. M. Brown, D. W. Volmar a'-. wife, M. S. Mallory, at the Golden Wct; J. Y. Sears, R. A. Wallace, Edward An derson, W. F. Parsons, Elmer Alnswort, William Record, R. C. Hall. Georgp W. Bancroft, R. W. Fleming, at the Cosmo politan. "He that lives well is not Ignorant " Ha knows that Hood's Sarsaparilla will kp him in health. n a Pianos Organs. Wiley B. Allen Co. A