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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 13, 1900)
If THE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1900. New Goods at Old Prices Fresh arrivals each day, and best of all, at our usual low prces. Our buyers were forethoughtful and placed orders before any noticeable advance in prices. New Wash Goods "fcrhtte and colored. Advance Macs Some from Burope, sobm from America. The best produc tions of each. Dainty Embroideries Arttette effects in Nainsook, ALSO Swiss, EL.HGANT OumMcaM MATCHES Be&dtngs, SBTS. All widths. And handsome Alt-ovore. Attractive Laces Heat Valenciennes, Frenoa Va!.t Tor- and Footings. Insertions to New Shoes for Boys FOR Latest teste. DRSSS Boat neJttiw. OR Lowest nrtoes. COMMON WEAR. WAXTED la BCUllBery Department Experienced salesladies and expert trimmers. NOWSEEMS ASSURED Little Doubt That Smelter Will Be Established. STOCK IS NEARLY ALL PLACED Mr. Cerbctt's Subscription of $5000 Is a (Seed ttxaninle for Port land Capitalists. There wtti bo important sews regarding the smelter in a few days perhaps today. The committee appointed at the conference between K. T. Bradford, who is promoting the enterprise, and the business men of Portland has been assured of substantial aW. With ex-Senator Corbett's $6000 sub scriptton for a starter, it appears that there will he so trouble in placing the small amount of stock which Mr. Brad ford intake ought to be taken by Port land people as an evidence that they want the smelter, that they will give him all nee canary support, and that they will re gard the smelter as a local enterprise and not ae an outside concern. It is proper to ear at this time that the Chamber of Commerce, which Is entitled to the credit for Inducing Mr. Bradford to come to Portland, has had several offers looking to the establishment of a smelter, and that I Mr. Bradford's was the only one which, , vantage of your good schools. Aside from . .. .. . .. , , the actual payroll, therefore, Portland upon mvosttgatton, proved worthy of con- j pcop,e wm advantages from the stderatkm. j banker to the cobbler." Now that the smelter seems assured, Mr. Bradford Is not much given to talk when we think of Portland's natural lo- ( ing over the proposition, but on being cation as a osmmeroial smelting point and ! asked how many men would be employed, u- - ...o.m. .. .M,u0 ., said: "At first probably 120, and we hope the vast quantity of ore available, the I tQ lncrease tte orce Jmd capaclty o the wonder Is not that we are to have a large plant aa ast circumstances will Jus smelter, but that we did not get It long ( tlfy." He thought the smelter would be ago. Nothing stands in the way of suc cess of the Bradford smelter. Oregon's ore supply hi practically Inexhaustible. Hundreds of millions of tons does not be gin to express It. Every railroad run ning out of Portland reaches camps in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, having unlimited quantities of ore that assay from $6 to $M a ton. In $tt ore, gold, silver and copper are present in about equal proportions. This ore cannot be handled with profit at the mines because large sums would have to be expended for ! costly machinery to treat it. It is too low In grade to stand transportation to ' San Francisco. Denver. Salt Lake or Kan- . sas City. There is only one place to whlch It oan be shipped, and profitably worked, and that is Portland. Unless Portland builds a commercial smelter, the ore w411 not be mined, but will continue to be a dormant resource. It is the judgment of mining experts that the Portland smelter will be able to reduoe at a profit ores assaying as lew as $4 to the ton. Profitable working -Mil depend in a measure upon the presence All u. otm rn-v mi A ou- ores carrj sui- . of sulphurate phurets, m some eases running as high ae 9H & ton. The average of sulphurets, on the basis of JS,000,00d worth of rock assayed by J. H. Ftek, of Portland, is be. tween M and W per cent. Sulphurets serve two oocential purposes in smelting. By processes sow utilized in all large smelters, sulphurets can be converted into fuel, thus reducing the cost of reduc tion, and at the same time are valuable for fluxing. Portland Is advantageous location for & smelter for other reasons than be cause of Ms superior transportation facili ties. Aa important element in all work is that of oost. The cotc of smelting is less In a low altitude like Portland than in the high altitudes ot the raining camps and the contiguous cities. In respect to ooet, Portland has an advantage of S per cent. For fluxing there is aa abundance of lime and iron near Portland. The lime can be haulod here for not to exceed $1 a ton. Oregon has any quantity of Iron ore oxide of iron the principal deposits of wMcn are at Oswego and Scappoose. within easy reaoh of Portland. Portia has evory facility to insure the success of a smelter. The smelt or wdtt be the forerunner of other industries. wMeh will utilize the b -products, if they may he so termed, of the smelter. Wo shall have a reftaery not loner after we sot the smelter. The ed from the ores can bo made into lead pipe white lead and shot. There is great demand in the Morttewest for articles that can be made Cram capper, and the silver can be used for any number of purposes. Mr. Bradford aims to begin on a con servative basis and enlarge his plant ac cording to the demands made upon it. The establtehment of the smeHer is the first fruit of the effort, a little late, but none the loss welcome, to make alt the mining regions of the Northwest tributary to Portland. Deal May Be Closed Today. Mr T. Bradford, when seen at the Port land last evening, said he expected te meet the oammtttoao appointed te took up the details today, and close contracts that will load dftrecOr to the eheostog of & site and hrealrfng ground; for the plant. This committee was nnnnlnfuft by the Chamber of Commerce and hoard of tr.k M tas been loettiag mho jar. Bradford's orotonrtnlB, as woH as arr&ag- New Woolen Goods Challles. Tailor Checks, Homespun Plaids, Zibellne Plaids, Black Silk Crepons, Black Tailor Suitings, and Balnproof Cheviots, black and colored. New ' Dress Trimmings Exquisite productions. In Bands, Festoons, "Waist Sets, Skirt Sets and Yokes. See Our WHITNEY Newest BABY CARRIAGES Methods, AND Best patent GO-CARTS, Appliances. Complete line of latest styles for 1903 just received. lng with the O. R. & N. for freight rates. This latter part of the preliminaries has been delayed for a week, on account of the absence of Messrs. Mohler and Camp bell, but these gentlemen have mani fested a desire to meet the promoters of the new enterprise half way, and so charges on ore from various mining re gions of the Columbia basin .have been adjusted satisfactorily. "The co-operation and) friendliness of the railroad companies are highly essen tial to a smelter," Mr. Bradford said, "as low-grade ores cannot bear heavy freight charges. The arrangements en tered into with the O. R. & N. will enable us to handle very low-grade ores at a profit, and so the mines of Eastern Ore gon and Washington- may send us base ores as well as the richer." In regard to a site, Mr. Bradford said a suitable one has been found on the bank of the Willamette river, half a mile below the university building, but no selection has yet been made. At this point there Is good anchorage for deep-water vessels, and ores can thus be brought from Brit ish Columbian and Alaskan points at small expense. The O. R. & N. will ex tend Its line down along the river bank, so that shlp and rail can combine to fur nish material for the smelter. In regard to Southern Oregon ores, he says he has no doubt about the Southern Pacific management being willing to fix freight rates -that will enable him to handle low-grade ores from Douglas, Jackson and Josephine counties, but no arrangement had yet been made with the officers of this company. "A smelter means a good deal for Port land," continued Mr. Bradford, "as min ers of the Interior will naturally become Interested in the city where they market their ores. Portland, when it possesses a first-class smelter, will soon become the home of prosperous mining men, who will move their families hither, to take ad in operation within Ave months. RELATIVES MAY CLAIM BODIES Second Oregon Iread Will Middle of March. Arrive Regarding the disposition of the un claimed dead of the Second Oregon vol unteers to the state by the general govern ment, the following telegram from Colonel Long, department quartermaster at San Francisco, was received yesterday by Governor Geer " San Francisco, Feb. 12. Governor Geer, Portland, Or.: Quartermaster-gen- ! ? " " c'ae" SL"S of Second Oregon volunteers, not claimed by relatives or personal representatives, be delivered to you for Interment In state military plot, Portland. Following un named remains now here: Bert J. Clark, private. A; George Eichhamer, pri vate, G; Robert E. Hoffman, private, M; ' James Kelley, private, G; Charles R, Rubart, private, L; Lien Strawderman, private, L; Henry Payne, private M; and Michael Crowley, private, P. The trans port Hancock with remains of 462 officers and soldiers is expected here the 22d Inst., and tne Duke of Fife, with remains of 43, . . . , . ,r . cv, OUUU1U ICO-UU UCIO ilUUV.ll U. UlllUl Ull- claimed Temalns of Second Oregon volun teers now here be sent ou at once or shall they be held here until arrival of transports Hancock and Duke of Fife, and be forwarded with any other un claimed remains of Second Oregon which may arrive on these transports? "LONG, Depot Quartermaster." Governor Geer will telegraph to Colonel Long this morning to hold the remains that are in San Francisco until the arrival of the transports mentioned In the tele gram. There are 10 or 15 other bodies to come, and all of them will be brought to Portland at the same time, and will be in terred with one ceremony. If any of the relatives or legal repre sentatives of these dead soldiers desire to claim the remains, Governor Geer asks that they notify either himself or General Summers, and the remains will be turned over to them. It Is the desire of the state that all her soldiers should have honor able burial. It Is probable that the re mains will arrive In Portland about March 15. when they will be Interred with ap propriate ceremonies. DESCRIBED ALASKAN FUNGI Interesting Meeting: of the Portland Mushroom Clnb. The principal paper read at the monthly meeting of the Mushroom Club In the Chamber of Commerce last night was by Mrs. F. K. Arnold, who related a number of Incidents about gathering and prepar 'J" mushrooms. She told of a young col- rc&c &ia.uuaie iuj iiiixuc a. nip lu .AiafeKa to spend the season In botanizing, ana when nearly at the end of his resources came across a camp of four miners. They were nearly out of provision but agreed to let the young botanist stay with them if he would do the cooking. He gathered a fine quantity of mushrooms and pre pared them In a most edHjle manner. In tact, he practically saved the miners' lives. When Mrs. Arnold had finished reading her paper, M. W. Gorman, a naturalist, related some experiences he had with mushrooms In Alaska. He was told by the miners that squirrels subsisted on thorn in the winter, and on investigation found that it was true. Several members of the club made im promptu talks. e SMITH'S SHAMPOO. Is the best preparation for cleansing the scalp and washing the hair. Always gives J satisfaction. Price 25c. at drug stores. j eoooaooooooeoooooooaooeooooooeooeoeoeeoooooooooooeoeo o o o o o ABOUT THE NEW LACES : A short story but interesting. The new all-overs and insertions are here Venice, Applique, Escurfal, Den telle Persian, Dentelle D'Arabe. Could" not wait for them by freight. Telegraphing and fastest express hur ried them here. In great demand. See them today. Just the most desired laces. 'TIMELY REMARKS Nothing in the whole range of dress materials in this or any other season has met with as cordial a reception as our present stock of Challies. A delightful abund ance 'here of the finer styles. Selling rapidly. You're pretty sure to miss some of the finest if you delay. E New Styles at New Embroideries. New Colored Dress Goods. New Foulard Silks. New Denims and Silkalines New Fancy Hosiery. A BIG LOT OF NEW PUBLICATIONS IN BOOK STORE oeosoooeooooooooooaooooeoaoooooooooooooooooooooooo WOOLSCQURING INDUSTRY PLANT MAY BE ESTABLISHED IN PORTLAND. Proposition Was Presented to The Dalles Commercial Club, hut May Fail There. Between 7,000,000 and 8,000,000 pounds of heavy scouring wool, gathered annually from the lntermountaln country tributary to the Upper Columbia and Snake rivers, is shipped to San Francisco and other points where the product is scoured be fore being transshipped eastward. This does not take account of the finer wools of the Eastern Oregon country. There are about 15 woolbuyers representing large in terests, who put In three and four months every year at The Dalles, the great wool trading center. Wool experts believe that It Is only a question of a few years when the bulk of the Oregon product will be scoured before it is shipped. The city which offers the best facilities for scouring attracts the bulk of the trade at present. For these reasons, the completion of the portage road at The Dalles this spring is likely to affect In no small degree the woolshippers of the upper country. Pen dleton gets but comparatively small share of the scouring business at the mills there. In any event a certain percentage of business Is certain to fall to that city. The opening of the portage road with Its attractive recommendation of lower down river freights has aroused the people of The Dalles to the Importance of arresting a. trade which it is feared may drift away. That city is very anxious to retain its prestige as a wool center. To this end, It was learned In Portland yesterday that the business men of The Dalles are enter taining a proposition which was made to some Portland" capitalists about 10 days ago to establish a scouring mill plant for upper country wool trade. The new plant Is designed to cost between $30,000 and $40,- 000, and if it is established at all, will bej In operation In time to handle this sea son's clip. The mill will employ about 50 hands, and the outlay on plant and payroll will add greatly to the industrial Importance of The Dalles. J. M. Buss ell, a wool merchant, who has been in business in Portland for many years, Is at the head of the proposition to establish a scouring plant. Mr. Rus sell was seen yesterday and asked about a rumor emanating from the corridors of the Chamber of Commerce that he might be Induced to give Portland the prefer ence of a scouring mill. Mr. Russell was averse to discussing, particularly, his Dalles scheme. He said that he had had a conference with the Commercial Association of The Dalles. The proposition was simply pending. He stated there had been a great deal of in terest taken in the mill proposition, and he had confidence in the need of the plant. Were It established on the river, It would attract a volume of business that now goeB elsewhere. Logically the wool trade centers at The Dalles. Mr. Russell said the business men there knew his position, and he was waiting for their answer. Through another source It was learned that If The Dalles Commercial Associa tion falls to act soon on the scouring mill matter, an effort may be made by local citizens to locate the plant In Portland. It Is stated that there Is no desire on the part of the Chamber of Commerce to steal The Dalles' thunder, but certain energetic spirits are ready to approach Mr. Russell If the first-named proposi tion falls through for lack of capitaliza tion. A wool-scouring mill In Portland would have as great and probably more advan tages than any other point in the North west. It Is pointed out that Eastern Ore gon shippers would naturally prefer the metropolis to any other point on the Up per Columbia. Comparatively low tariffs down the river, the accessibility of Port land to overland transportation lines, all combine to make quite palpable to ship pers and growers the utility of a scouring mill here. It Is stated very fair terms arc offered on the establishment of a mill. No land bonus Is asked. At the proper time, Mr. Russell says, ho will lay his plans before local merchants. At the present time, however, he Is taken up with The Dalles. Portland certainly ought to ha e a scour ing mill, and the matter is one of timely Interest, because of the opening up of the Inland country trade which will come here this season. The final action of the manufacturing committee of The Dalles Commercial Club Is looked for in a day or two, when the matter may lie taken up in Portland. Base Line Cycle Path. Commissioner Steele has given assur ances to the people of Rockwood that the Base Line cycle path, which now termi nates at Montavilla, will be completed through that place and xm to the Sandy road. The commissioner was over at Rock wood Sunday, looking over the situation and getting Information. The path will be a great benefit and accommodate a num ber of people. After passing through Mon tavilla, it will go through Russellvllle, where there Is a considerable settlement. This is seven miles out. The next place Is Rockwood, where there is another settle- Popular Prices New Black -Dress Goods. New Wash Goods. New Shirt Waists. New Lace Curtains. . o e - o o o o o e o o o ooo ment and. some crossroads, and many peo ple make It a central place. On to the Sandy road the route is through a thickly settled district; besides, it will intersect the cycle path from the Base Line and ,the Falrvlew crossroad, leading both to Falrvlew and Gresham. At Sandy, where It will terminate, there Is a wide settle ment. On the whole the Base Line path will likely be one of the most Important and popular In the county. That portion of the Base Line path that is between Sunnyside and Mount Tabor has just been regraveled, and is in fine condition. o BIG CHINESE FUNERAL. Rich Celestial Bnried With All Par cbasable Honors. That portion of Second street known, as the Chinese quarter was crowded yester day about 1 o'clock In the afternoon by people of all nationalities, assembled to witness a high-toned Chinese funeral. Hong Gong, a prominent member of a. Celestial secret order, died Friday, and his friends desired to have the funeral take place Sunday, but could not obtain carriages enough. They needed every one available in the city. After the usual open-air ceremonies un der a temporary canopy In the street, the casket was placed, in the hearse and the long procession began winding (Its way to Lone Fir cemetery. There was one Chinese band in the lead, and another In the rear. There was a squad of 12 hired mourners, dressed, in white, and picking their way over the pavement In their little boat-shaped shoes. There was an ex press wagon-load of roast pig, goose, duck and pastry, to be used, as a spiritual lunch by Hong Gong in crossing the dark river, and there was a wagon-load of the dead man's bedding and effects to be burned up In the crematory provided for that purpose at Lone Fir. The roast pig, goose and duck were brought back to the city, after the fu neral, but the pastry was lefb for the superintendent of the cemetery, to have cleared up. The funeral took place under the auspices of Edward Holman, though the casket containing the remains was carried from the -undertaking parlors to the corner of Second and Taylor on the shoulders of hired pallbearers in white turbans. The deceased was about 55 years old. c ( WELL KNOWN HERE. General Robert II. Clarice, Who Lately Died In Sim Francisco. General Robert H. Clarke, who died suddenly In San Francisco, Sunday, was one of the most learned mining lawyers and scholarly gentlemen on the Pacific coast, and during his several visits to this city while en route to the interior of th state to engage in heavy mining litiga tion, made many friends here. The general was one of the best-known lawyers this side of the Rocky mountains. He had been very sick for some ifme past, and at times his life was despaired of; but when the last call was made for him It was believed he was on the way to the recovery of his health. The deceased went to Carson City, Nev., during the early days, when mining liti gation in the neighboring camp, Virginia City, ran into the millions, and In much of It he was engaged. He was elected attorney-general of Nevada when the office demanded a man of rare ability and un impeachable Integrity, and up to the day of his death no man could say that he ever committed a dishonorable act. His home In Carson City Is the most beautiful In the entire state. It was the Ideal home of a refined gentleman of cul ture, In which the most lavish hospitality was dispensed for many yeas. Among those who mourn his loss here- most di rectly are Mrs. Newton W. Rountree and his son-in-law, Newton W. Rountree. c CROWD AT CORDRAY'S. Bis: Home "Witnesses Moore-Roberts Company, in Irls-b Comedy. Judging by the large Monday night au dience that witnessed the performance of "Mrs. Qulnn's Twins," at Cordray's, last night, the Moore-Roberts company has lost none of Its popularity In Portland. Both. Mr. Roberts and Miss Moore were received with great enthusiasm, while the other members of the company came In for a full share of the applause. The comedy Is one which captures the audience from the start, 'and keeps It In a good humor all the way through. It Is just what Is needed as a cure for the blues, and leaves an Im pression on the memory which lasts a long time. Thursday night, "Arrah-na-Pogue" will be put on and staged accord ing to the directions of the author, Boucl cault, whose manuscript Is In Mr. Cor dray's possession. There nas been a very large advance sale, not only for the re maining performances of the present play, but for Thursday night and the rest of the week, and packed houses for the rest of the week are assured. BUSrESS ITEMS. If Dnbr In Ctittlnc: Teeth. Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy Mrs. TVlnstow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething It soothes tbe child, softens the gum. allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. 1 a ' Zarlna elzarettes not made by Japs or Chinamen, 10c for 10. m e Pianos Organs. "Wiley B. Alloa Co. jt Full lines of Valentines and School Supplies At our Book and Stationery Counters The. celebrated Gendron Baby Buggies and Go-Carts are the best made. Compare the Gendron Rubber Tires, Brakes Handles, Gearingand Springs with the same parts on other carts and carriages and you can readily distinguish the difference which is altogether in favor of the Gendron vehicles. We have just received a handsome assortment of both Carriages- and Go-Carts and we invite an inspection of our styles and prices. i Of Boys' and Children's Clothing. We have just finished taking stock, and find quite a number of lines of suits badly broken in sizes. We have marked them af quick-selling prices. Pa n r 6tv ) " rdu jk irfn - and Boys' NO ACTION WAS TAKEN COUNCIL DID NOT PAY FIREMEN'S CIAIM. They Took Counsel of City Attorney liOns'a Opinion Routine Busi ness Transacted. At the adjourned, meeting of the com mon council, held yesterday, no action waa taken in the way of paying the flre merr'a judgment against the city for ?13, 000, for pay withheld. Action In the mat ter had been deferred until an opinion could be obtained from the city attorney, who was absent from the city at the time of the regular meeting. He was present at the meeting yesterday, and gave a verbal opinion In regard to the judgment, which was opposed to the payment of it under present conditions. The public Is aware that counsel for the firemen have attempted1 to collect the Judgment by levying an execution on the residence of S. Pennoyer, one of the sure ties on the city's bond, but It Is not gen erally understood why thl3 attempt was made to collect the Judgment from a surety Instead of presenting the judgment to the principal, the city, and demanding pay. It Is well known that the city has no money In any fund available to pay this Judgment, but If it were presented to the city and payment demanded, a warrant would be issued for the amount, if it were correct. This, however. Is not what the firemen want, for as the war rant would not be on any particular fund It Is not certain when It would be paid, and consequently It might not be possible to sell It for the face. The firemen's counsel have attempted to force the game by levying an execution on one of the city's sureties, hoping to force the city Into paying the Judgment in cash. City Attorney Long holds that the claimants had no right to levy execution on a surety until they had presented their judgment to the principal and demanded payment, and he proposse to fight It out on this line if it takes all summer. He says there is an error In the judgment, which Is too large, and! that 8 per cent In terest has been charged where the law allows oniy 6 per cent. He has made ap plication to the supreme court to have the mandate recalled, and these errors corrected, and when this Is done. If the claimants will present their judgment to the city, it will be the duty of the mayor and auditor to issue a warrant In pay ment thereof. In the meantime, he will undertake to 'prevent the sale of the sureties' property, on execution, and If at any time he finds there Is any danger of the sale be ing made, he will give the council due warning. He did not believe that the current expense funds of the city could be drawn on to pay claims of several years ago. Tbe plaintiffs had slept on their claim, and must wait till funds could be pro- 1 vlded to pay it. - At the conclusion of Mr. Long's remarks -N; A Special S During this, the last, week of our Remnant Sale we allow purchasers a lOpercentdiscount off Remnant Sale prices on all remnants in the following lines Silk Dress Goods Ginghams, Calicoes Outing Flannels Sheetings, Muslins Embroideries, Laces Ribbons, Linings Dress Trimmings Towelings Table Linens OddTowels, Napkins and Tablecloths BROKEN LOTS OF BOYS' SUITS Six lines of all wool vestee suits, handsome little checks, stripes and mixtures, sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6, regular $3.00 and $3.50 values, , . . ., , Two lines of medium shades vestee suits with separate washable vests, sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6, regular $4.00 values Several lines of all wool reefer suits, brown, tan and gray mixtures, sizes 3, 4,5 and 6, regular prices $3.00 $3.50 gray corduroy knee pants, regular CLOTHING CO. The Popular-Price Clothiers BEN SELLING Manager tbe council, on motion, proceeded with the regular order of business. Routine Matters. An. ordinance Introduced by Belddng ap propriating $150 out of the general fund for repairing Macadam street was read twice and referred to the street commit tee. A petition for tho Improvement of East Tenth street, from Belmont to East Gli san, was referred to the street committee. A petition from the Eastern Lumber Company, asking for the Improvement of Front street, from 50 feet north of the south line of river lot 25, Watson's addi tion, to a point 40 feet north of the north line of block 31, Sherlock's addition, by grading the west half of the street and covering it with 6x6 timbers, was referred to the street committee. The petition of Joseph Petting for a short sewer In SellwoocS street was granted. Resolutions directing publication of no tice of intention to Improve Halght ave nue, from Beech street to Central Alblna, by grading and laying sidewalks, and di recting the same action in regard to the proposed improvement of Front street, petitioned for by the Easterni Lumber Company, were introduced. The council was about to adopt them, as is usual in such cases, when Auditor Gambell called attention to the advisability of coming to some decision in regard to recommenda tions lately made by the city attorney regarding the publication of such notices. Mr. Long recommended that the council adopt a rule requiring estimates of the cost of all street Improvements to be prepared and filed with the auditor before publication of notice. The object of this Is to enable property-owners to ascertain just how much the Improvement would cost them, so that they can. decide whether to remonstrate or not. The council appeared to think that this scheme would be a good one In some ways, but It would- cause unnecessary ex pense in case the Improvement did not go through, and would also tend to delay proceedings In many cases. After some discussion, the resolutions were referred to tbe street committee to await Its de cision on the city attorney's recommenda tion. Up and Downs of a Horse. Corvallis Times. In the wind-up of the" affairs of the street-railway, Mr. Brunk gets the motive power, Fred, the faithful old horse tbat has made the trip from the hotel ;o the two depots and return, k, these many years. Fred, at one time, was a lobte Willamette Iron & Steel Works JAMES LOTAN, Manager, PORTLAND, OREGON ? IRONFOUNDERS, MACHINISTS, BOILERMAKERS AND STEAMBOAT BUILDERS Deslnners. and builders of Marine Engines and BeHers, Mining and Dredging Machinery and General Mill and Iron Work, Fke Hydrants, Pulleys, Shafting, etc. Correspondence solicited, otf9eo9eeeefii8itts Spring Styles ilks, Velvets, Fancy Wool Goods In an extensive variety of weaves and patterns. New Wash Silks New Scotch Flannels New Swansdown Flannels All-Linen Ginghams Silk-Striped Ginghams Silk-Striped Dimities Fancy Zephyrines New Foulardlnes Ribbons, Embroideries Ostrich-Feather Boas Ladies' Neckwear Muslin Underwear Ladies' Tailor Suits Spring Shirt Waists Men's and Boys' Wear "The Bradford" a new Spring topcoat for men Men's New Negligee and Fancy Starched Shirts Men's and Boys' Spring-weight Underwear Boys' Waists and Boys' Vestee and Two-Piece Suits LOTS $2.15 $2.50 $2.15 .j - i 75c values, for Cor. Third -and Oak StS animal, and although the dull routine cf street-car duty has btaated bis spirits and taken the beauty from his form, he st.,1 retains traces of bis former greatness, anj retains the respect of all who knew his when be was somebody. Fred ha had his ups and. down, and his experience as an attaehe of the Hotel Corvalli, when his week's rations consisted of a handful of faded straw, will atways remain in his memory as a hideous nightmare. H's friends of former days are pleased tbat in the breaking up of the street-car enter prise, this faithful servaat falls into good hands. REGISTRATION MOVES SLOWLY So Far, Only One-Third of Vetera Have Registered. ' At closing time Saturday night, E022 vo ters had registered. Of this number, 4597 are from the 11 wards of the city. In 1898 13,570 votes were east in the 11 city wards for candidates for governor. The registra tion by wards follows First, 190 second, 4&S: third, 360; fourth, 584; fifth, 562; sixth, 466; seventh, 151; eighth, 318; ninth, 578; tenth, 410; eleventh, 2TO; tetal, 4697 It will be observed tbat, so far scarcely one-third of the qualified voters have availed themselves of the privilege of registration. It is not advisable to delay registration until the last few days or weeks, when tbe clerks1 la charge will ba rushed with business. GOOD TRAIN SERVICE. Between. Portland end Chicago "Via the O. R. & N.' The time t Chicago by either of the O. R. & X. trains, the St. Pawl fast mall, or the Portland-Chicago special, is only three and a half days. This Is several hours faster than by aay other route from the coast. The ears on either of the above trains are new aad strictly up to date, being fitted with all the latest improvements, asd are vesiibuled through out. Dining ears are attached to all trains, thus doing away with the pro verbial "M minutes for dinner.'' For full Information, call on V. A. SCHILLING, City Ticket Agent, 264 Washington street. Habitual constipation cured, and the bowels strengthened by the regular use of Carter's Little Liver Fills in sma 1 doses. Don't forget this. 59c