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-H iC - &-fpq& - "Jr .- THE MORNING OREGONEA3J, WEDNESDAY, - 3lV -9; .1900. IN THE SEVERAL COURTS DEBTORS TO LOAN ASSOCIATION 'PLEAD USURY. Case "Wliich Involves Resistance to Methods of These Building: & Loaa Concerai. W. E. Spurrier and Augusta. Spurrier, Ills wife, made a defense of usury in Judge Cleland's court yesterday to the suit of the Pacific States Building & Loan As bodatlon to foreclose a mortgage on their home. There are a number of other cases pending resisting the methods of build ing and loan associations, and the decision in this caso -will be awaited with interest. J. W. "Wright, an attorney of Albany, Or., and G. "V. Allen apepar for the plain tiff, and William Reid and Dell Stuart as counsel for the defendants. Spurrier borrowed $1000 from the com pany In 1892, and states that he has paid iSM principal, $313 interest and $14 fines. He has offered $175 -n full settlement, and the plaintiff demands $643. To repay the loan according to plaintiff's calculations the total amounts to something o er $100. Spurrier testified that he acted as agent for his wife in the negotiations. The bus iness was done in her name, and, in con formity with the rules of the company, which provide that all borrowers must be stockholders, she was required to sub scribe for 20 shares of stock, of the par value of $3000. There was some evidence about 10 of these shares having been bid as a premium. Spurrier said to cancel the loan he was to make S4 payments, of $17 each. He etated that he objected to ' the clause in the mortgage "on or before seven years," because the agent of the company, I. M. Hicks, had informed him that the loan would mature In six years and four months, or six years and s!x months in the extreme. The com pany might make some losses which would extend it two months or to. Hicks, he alleged, informed him that all of the mort gages were drawn up for seven years. Witness said that was not according to their contract, but as he had already sorted to build and needed the money, he signed under protest. Spurrier testified further that he objected to the 30 shares of stock arrangement, thinking he might poseibly have to pay $2000 Instead of $1000. On that point. Hicks, he asserted, told him he would not ha-ve to pay for 10 shares, as compound interest made by the company on the 6 per cent interest which he should pay would pay for these 10 shares. The long and short of It, Spur rier eaid, was that he thought he was to pay $12 on the principal of $1000 each month and $5 Interest each month until his loan was paid, calculating only at 6 per, cent per annum. The contract of the company Is an entirely different scheme, and provides for premiums, stock payments and other plans of such concerns, and allows cer tain earnings on stock, etc The company calculates that the defend ants till owe principal, $1000; 17 months dues, at $12 each, $204; Interest, $79; fines, $34; taxes, $C9; making a total of $13SC From th!s is deducted the withdrawal value of the stock, $743, leaving a balance due of $043. Mm Spurrier testified that she did not read the papers which she signed, rely ing on what her husband told her, and knew little or nothing about their con tents. The defendants' attornejs desired W. A. Wheeler and A. C. Caldwell to testify that Hicks told them the same thing as alleged by Spurrier concern'ng the pa ment of their loans, but the court refused to allow the evidence, as haiing nothing whatever to do wltli this case. A very exhaustive building and loin association act was passed in this etate in 1S95, a section of it relating to Interest and premiums being as follows: "Any premium which has heretofore or which shall hereafter be taken for loans or fines imposed for- the nonpayment of dues made by any association governed by this act shall not be considered or treated as interest, nor render such as sociation amenable to the laws relating to usury-" Judge Boise notwithstanding recently decided that a building and loan asso ciation can exact only the principal and legal interest, and after that much has been paid srnrt discharge a mortgage. The defendants contend that this clause of the act Is unconstitutional, and that various higher courts hae held that the terms of these contracts are so obscure, complicated and devious- as to be Incom prehensible by the borrower, and that he is deceived and is not obliged to comply with It as Interpreted by the lender. To Appeal Railroad Land Canes. Judge Bellinger, in eight cases of the United States vs. the O. & C. It. R. Co., w hlch he recently decided in favor of the Government, has extended -the time to move or plead in his court 10 days, on motion of W. D. Fenton, counsel for de fendant. In order that some agreement may be arrl ed at with United States At torney Hall whereby the cases can be consolidated for appeal, and the expens-a thereby he lessened. It is alleged that in cases where the losses in the 20-mile grant to the O. & C. R. R. were enough to take up all the lands within the speci fied sections in the indemnity limits, the company is entitled to all the lands in the Indemnity limits, notwithstanding that settlers had located on them before sur vejs were made. Selection of lands lost in the 20-mlle grant have to be made in Indemnity sections opposite the sections in which the lost lands are situated, and if it takes all the land in the indemnity sec tions to make the los good, the company is entitled to all the land. Such cases are not frequent, but eight cases involv ing the same facts "were comprised In the decision of Judge Bellinger adverse to the O. & C. R. R. Co., and these cases are to be appealed. They involve only some fXK) acres, and in this respect the Issue is not Important, but, as It affects so many grants. It Is necessary that the principle in the matter should be definitely settled. Could Not Aprrce. J. Andregg and J. Londie, dairymen of Rlyerdale, wero tried In the Criminal Court yesterday on a charge of maintain ing a nuisance. The Jury disagreed, and was discharged. The defendants were ac cused of throwing the remains of two dead calves into a lot, causing foul apors to permeate the surrounding atmosphere. The neighbors complained, and many of thorn testified 3 esterday as witnesses for the prosecution. One man testified that the decaying carcasses caused the water to become polluted. On cross-examination he admitted that his place was on a rise from the spot complained of, and ho was unable to explain how water can run up hill. The defendants dented the charge positively, and there was some testimony that the calves might have been buried and dug up by dogs and dragged to where they were afterward found. For Flnnl Trial. Four cases, brought by foreign manu facturers of brandy, gin. bitters, etc, against saloon-keepers of this city, to re coer damages for cdunterfetlng trade marks, labels, etc, have neon set down for final trial In the United States Court May IS. A number of similar cases h& e been compromised and settled, but some of the defendants have decided to fight the mat ter to a finish, and the cases set for trial are intended to settle the matter one way or the other. Judgment by Consent. In the suit of Hczckiah Goodwin vs. H. H. Emmons, and H. H. Emmons and A. C Emmons, partners as Emmons & Em mons, and F. K. Arnold, to recover $1500 on a note executed in June. 1SS3. judgment by consent was rendered by Judge Frarer yesterday. Interest Is due from date The answer of H. H. Emmons was that the note was signed by him and Emmons & Emmons only as surety for Arnold, and that the time of payment was extended without notice of plaintiff to the sure tleat In a suit Dy Julia Goodwin against the same parties to recover $1576, on notes, with Interest from June, 1893, Judgment by consent was rendered by Judge Sears. Probate Matters. The semiannual account of C. N. John son, executor of the will of Cordelia John son, deceased, was filed. The receipts were $G2S2 and the disbursements $30. There is a mortgage of $2700 due, $195 com mission for selling property, $100 attorney's fees, etc The executor was ordered to pay the same. The Inventory was filed in the estate of Charles Edwin TJanley, deceased. The val uation is $50. The Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Gus Rudstrom. deceased, was filed. The value of all property is $7545, of which $2101 Is cash. Conrt Notes. Judge Cake will render a. decision this morning In the case of Josephine Waddell vs. D. E. Buchanan. R. E. Huston and John Maxwell, bank rupts, were discharged by Judge Bellinger yesterday in the United States District Court. Yesterday, in. Judge Sears' court, the LIVED NEARLY aiRS. JANE SKINNER, "WHO DIED RECENTLY AT CLOTERDALE. Mrs. Jane Skinner, who died in Portland recently, at the advanced ago of 00 years, cams across the plains to California in 1852. and settled in Oregon in 1865. She was a natle ot the Isle of Man. Sh leaves six children Ho-atlo Skinner, of Portland; W. W. Skinner, of Salem: J. T. Skinner, of San Francisco; Mrs. S. Drummond, of Cloverdale; Mrs. Mary F. Buchtel. of Stockton, Cal., and Mrs. Viola Dusnbury, of Portland. Her husband, J. J. Skinner, died a number of ears ago. Mrs. Skinner was & woman of fine, character, and manv friends and relatives in Oregon and California mourn ber loss. trial of the suit of P. Chaperon against the Portland General Electric Company to re cover $192 damages on account of injuries to a horse from contact with a live wire was begun, and will be concluded today. Default orders were entered yesterday In the following divorce suits: James E. Houseman vs. Mary E. Houseman; Agnes Hewitt vs. James Hewitt, and J. Bous quet vs. Emlle Bouvjuet. In the suit of Bessie Kendall vs. Ed B. Kendall, an order of publication was mode. The case of Charles Fleckensteln vs. Cora May Fleck'ensteln was dismissed. FINE LECTURE ON LONDON. Rev. A. A. Morrison Delivers Last of Cathedral Class Course. The closing lecture of the regular course of Cathedral class studies was given last evening at the First Presbyterian Church before one of the largest audiences that has yet attended these instructive meetings. Rev. A. A. Morrison, rector of Trinity Church, was the speaker, bis subject be ing "Historic London." Dr. Edgar P. Hill, . pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, before introducing Mr. Morrison, referred to the services of the several men who had given lecture during the course. They had spent considerable time In preparing the lectures, but gave their services gratuitously on every occasion, and Dr. Hill thought they were entitled to the grateful consideration of those who had been so benefited. Announcement was also made of the Tissot evening, which -s an extra lecture to be given May 22. On this occasion there will be exhibited slides of the rare paintings of Christ by the cel ebrated artist. Whose work has recently made such a profound impression in Chi cago, New York, London and Paris. Dr. Morrison's lecture was In many re spects unique. It was witty, and kept the audience laughing from beginning to end. Ho related many personal incidents, and took his hearere familiarly from place to place, visiting palaces, parks and historic places In London. He began with a num ber of slides of the early city, showing Its growth. Under this head he remarked that at the present time 78 miles of new streets are being constructed annually. London, he said, has more. Irish than Dublin, more Scotch than Edinburgh and more Jews than, all Palestine. The Tower of London was visited, and pictures shown of the so-called Beef-Eaters, of Traitors' Gate and of the Hall of Armory. The speaker remarked that he once had the honor of having his hair cut in what was formerly the royal palace of Henry VIII, and that ho attended the wedding of the Duke of York, in company with a multitude that completely filled five square miles of space. The Houses of Parliament, Including the House of Com mons end the Houe of Lords, were en tered by the tourists and thoroughly In spected. A beautiful series of pictures was given of the Albert Memorial mon ument, with a group representing Amer ica. Asia, Africa and Europe. The Tab ernacle of Charles Spurgeon was seen, and the speaker added that no greater preacher of his type has appeared in this century. Buckingham palace, which is so difficult of entrance on most occasions, was Inspected carefully with out annoying Great Britain's aged sover eign, reference to whose name brought forth a round of applrjise. Westminster was next visited. A cor onation occne was included among the at tractions here, and the familiar poet's corner was shown and explained. Nel son's monument In Trafalgar Square. where Landseer"fl magnificent lion com mands universal attention, was much ad mired. Glimpses were given of the Brit ish museum, rich in historic treasures. Dr. Morrison commented on the fact that the rotunda of the British museum re minded him of the Congressional library In Washington, than which there was ni finer structure in England or on the Con tinent, The lecture closed with a num ber of views or Kingston museum, and the audience that completely filled the great church dispersed with expressions of gratification for tlse evening's enter tainment Saske Into Tear Saoet Allen's Toot-IUto, powder It cnj jminfal. smart. Ibc. nerrro. feet sad lnnrowinr sills, and uttasltr ten U. sdnc out ot eorn ud tmsiona. U' tha nettest comfort dUcorerr of the an. Allen' foot Lua mftfcee -tiaht or sew ikoes teal mrr It U a certain ear tor twttne. cation and hot. tlnd. whine feet. Try It TCOAT Sold by all drariU axi boe motm. BJ Kail Us 36c U rUmps. Trial twkin yXXX. AMnm. AUea ft. etsutec. L itTXT. WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN WARM RAINS VERY BENEFICIAL TO WHEAT. Rye Has BecHB to Head. In Southern Oregoa Oats Doing 'Well Hep Situation Unchanged. The following weekly crop bulletin is Issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, Oregon section, climate and crop service, weather bureau, for the week ending Monday, May 7: General Summary. The week has been much warmer than the previous one, and the excess in warmth was greatest east of the moun tains. As a rule, the nights were pro portionately warmer than the days, which nad their temperatures lowered by cloudi ness. The day temperatures west of the Casadcs ranged between GO and 7S degrees and the night temperatures "between 43 and 54 degrees: east of the mountains the variations for day temperatures were be- l,tween 64 and 86 degrees and .for night A CENTURY. temperatures between 42 and 6S degrees. Good rains fell west of the mountains on Friday and Saturday, and small scattering showers have occurred east of them on several days during the week. The rains, in many Instances, were attended by thun der, a somewhat unusual phenomenon for this state All vegetation has made satisfactory growth, and the rains wero very "beneficial to Spring-sown wheat, which Is now ger minating well and coming up to good stands. About the usual acreage has been sown, and seeding, except In the plateau district, is nearly finished. Fall grain continues Its thrifty growth, and reports of its turning jellow are less numerous; If anything, this crop Is too rank; the early sown, with favorable weather, will begin to head in 'about two weeks. Rye has be gun to head in Southern Oregon. Oats are dojng nicely. The hop situation remains unchanged; the vines are growing nicely, but the plowing up of some yards, the twining of a less number of vines to the hill, together with missing hills, will cause the crop to be smaller than usual. Pota toes are nearly all planted, and they, as well as vegetables in general, are growing nicely. Grasses of all kinds are thrifty, and there is plenty of feed for stock, which, consequently, Is In excellent condi tion. Fruit has done well during the week. Coast District. Seal Rock, Lincoln County, O. D. Clark. The week has "been warm and cloudy, with no cold winds. Grass and oats look well; the cold weather of a week ago turned the grain yellow, but it has a good color now. Early potatoes have started and look well; planting Is about done. Gravel Ford. Coos County, G. G. Swan. The weather during the lastweek has been all that could have been wished for seed ing and growing crops. Corn is being planted, with the soil In good condition to work. Early grain looks fine and has a good, healthy color. Fruit prospects be low the average. Shcepsh.earlng well un der way, with heavy clip and wool of ex cellent quality. "Willamette Valley. Philomath, Benton County, W. H. Boles. Farmers report Spring wheat In fine con dition. Late-sown grain wou'd be benefited by rain. Light showers on the 4th Inst. Buena Vista, Polk County, J. S. S. Pow ell. The past week has been favorable for seeding and the growth of vegetation. Fall wheat never looked better at this time of year. Spring grain Is in excellent con dition. Seeding about completed. Summer-fallow "being plowed. Rain on the 4th was of great advantage to the latter and beneficial to grain and gardens. Grass fine. Stock on range In good condition. Fair crop of fruit on high, rolling land; orchards on bottom land light and in some instances a failure. Hops making good growth. Wool clip good. Aurora. Clackamas County, J J. Miller. Seeding is about completed in th's sec tion. Corn and potatoes are being planted. Rain of Friday night and Saturday came just right. Hops are being trained and are coming up very uneven. Springfield. Lane County, J. C Brattain. The conditions have been good for grow ing crops. Weather warm, with showers Friday and Saturday. Grains and grasses making good growth. Spring seeding about all done Southern Oregon. Ashland, Jackson County, F. C Homer. Three showers, the last quite a copious one, did a great deal of good to grow ing crops. Apparently a large crop of Fall wheat is in sight. There was very little wheat sown this Spring, but that little germinated well, and for its age Is in as good condition as that sown In the Fall. Small fruit of all kinds will be abundant; njso apples, except the earlier kinds. Po tatoes were slow in starting because of cool weather, but are now growing well. The outlook for everything hut peaches and cherries is good. Merlin, Josephine County, W. A. Mass'. But little wheat is raised In this neighbor hood and that for hay. The Spring, how ever, has been favorable to the crop. A fine stand has followed proper prepara tion of the ground, and a fine growth of the plants has resulted. Thursday and Friday brought showers to the amount of half an Inch, and the prospect now could not be better, not only for wheat, but for all growing crops. Glcndale, Douglas County. Mrs. Fannie Miller. The fore part of the week was very warm and favorable to vegetation. Heavy hall storm on the 2nd. with thunder and lightning, did considerable damage to r gardens and fruit. Fall grain looking well. Wheat making a bvy growth. Oats and barley in excelled condition. Late Spring grain coming up well. Apples. pears and prunes are thinned hy frost, but will make a good Crop. Grass growing fine Stock In good condition. CelamBla River Valley. Grass Valley, Sherman County, W. I. Westerfield. Light rains and cloudy weather during the litter part ot the week have been favorable1 to growing crops. Adams, Umatilla County, G. M. Morri son. There has been good grow.ng weather during the last week, and all kinds of grain have made a. good growth. Early sown Fall wheat will be headed out In 10 days or two weeks. The fore part ot the week was very warm and dry. Plateau. Region. Union, Union County, E. W. Davis. The Spring wheat Is germinating almost immediately after seeding; the -growth Is all that could be desired, and tome of the first sown has etooled sufficient to shade? the ground. Warm ra-ns the latter part of the week have Increased our prospects for both grain and fruit. Haines, Baker County, J. K. Fisher. The weather during the early part of the week was very bad for farmers; but the latter half has been fine, with some nice showers. Grain of all kinds looking well. Fruit trees in fUlL bloom; no frost to hurt them yet. Prospect for fruit good. Merrill, Klamath County, N. S. Merrill. Warm and fine growingweather. Grain growing nicely. Notwithstanding the very cold spell, fruit seems to he all right so far. UNITARIAN CHURCH WORK. Visitor From Boston Tells About Wkat Is Being Accomplished East. A very instructive) talk was given yes terday afternoon before the Unitarian Women's Auxiliary 'by Mrs. Emily Fifleld, of Boston, whose long and intimate con nection with the affairs of the Unitarian church In the East enables her to speak with authority. Mrs. Fifield was listened to with profound Interest for over an hour while she sketched the evolution of the various branch organizations that have" sprung from the National body of Uni tarians and outlined the special work of each, dwelling upon interesting phases of church history as they naturally came up for discussion. Her words were designed primarily for Western women, and there fore their relation to the parent body wai clearly set forth, and many points eluci dated which had previously been but im perfectly understood by .the women who constituted her audience. The efforts to establish postoffice mission work were touched upon, and the succesj of the venture described In detail. It Is a system that carries the work of the church into scattered, outlying districts not easily reached "by other means. Ser mons ana tracts are regularly sent such families as are Included on, these lists, and in other ways useful ends are reached through the postofflee missions. Mrs. Fifleld then explained the principles that guided the distribution of funds from the National Alliance One-third of the membership fees go to running expenses; the other two-thirds o to denominational work, which lncltides the local support of the church contributing; the salary ot the minister may be paid in part from this, or the frayed, worn-out carpet in tha church replaced An Important part of the work of the alliance, said Mrs. Fifield, Is to strengthen the influence of each individual church in its own community, to purify politics, create good citizenship, take a definite stand in favor of good streets, good water and other material advantages that lead to improved sanitation, as well as a higher standard of public morals. And women can be, and are, of immense aid in work of this sort. In this way a foundation is laid for outside missionary work, for the first thing to do is to strengthen the church at home; after this has been accom plished the Gospel can be carried Into new fields. At this point a number of interesting stories were told concerning the work that was being done by the women of the- church in keeping weak churches open that would otherwise be closed; for Now England, but for this aid, would bp as full of abandoned churchei as of abandoned farms. The devoted work of two missionaries, one In Florida, and the other In North Carolina and Ten nessee, was dwelt upon, and a story to d of the remarkable amount of good that Is being accomplished by the little chapel near Marshfleld. Mass., Daniel Webtser's old home which Is kept open mainly by the energy aad zeal of women; and bj Its presence among the fisher folk, has changed the little village from a lawless to a law-abiding community. EAST SIDE AFFAIRS. Resignation of Rev. G. A. Blair Other Matters. The resignation of Rev. ft. A. Blair, who has heen pastor of the, Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Portland for the past six years, has been accepted with much regret. It will take effect July 16. Mr. Blair will leave today for Chattanoo ga, to attend the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian churches of the United States. He expected to start Mon day, but was prevented by the Illness of his wife and a sudden attack of the grip upon himself, but he hopes to be able to start today. Mr. Blair resigned for the reason that he felt the approach of an other physical collapse, .which necessi tated his taking a six months' vacation two years ago, and did not want the church to be put to the same inconveni ence a second time, although the con gregation requested that he recall his resignation. The official members, in cluding the ruling elders, the Board of Deacons and Board of Trustees Joined in resolutions commending his work. Also the entire congregation gave expression of appreciation in the following resolu tions: "Whereas, It has seemed best to our faithful pastor, ReV. G. A. Blair, to re sign his pastorate here and seek restora tion of health amid other scenes and la bors, therefore be It "Resolved. That we accept the resigna tion with great regret, and assure him of our continued esteem and confidence; that we freely bear witness to the constant ac tivity, untiring zeal and thorough conse cration which have signalized his work here, and also to the purity of life and manner, the uniform sympathy and kind ness to all, and the patient bearing of our infirmities which has endeared him to us; that we recognize in him a loyal and devoted pastor, a most successful or ganizer and builder, a safe counsellor, an earnest preacher, of the pure gospel, and wo choerfully Indorse and commend him to the people of God everywhere: that we hear equal tribute to his devoted wife, whoso consecrated life has been to us an Inspiration and will bo a cherished memory." Dr. Blair may be made superintendent of missions in the United States of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His friends In Portland and the Northwest are making an effort In that direction. Eastern friends are .also Indorsing him for this station, one of the most Import ant In connection with the work of the church. The appointment will be made at tho coming general assemblage at Chattanooga. Mr. Blair in six years In Portland has built up a prosperous church of 200 members. He and his congregation put up a fine church edifice; the entire property Is valued at $12,000. and there is not a. dollar of dobt. It is believed by the leading members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of this state that he has especial fitness for the duties of superintendent of missions. Helladay Building to Be Inspected. The fine Holladay schoolhouse, which was completed some time ago, will be thrown open to the Inspection ot the pub lic Friday afternoon. On that occasion . i I -S - ' v --. there will be appropriate exercises and addresses In the fine largo assembly hall on the second floor. The Holladay people aro very proud of their handsome school house, end will ba pleased to show the public through It. The new building has been occupied for several weeks by the pupils, -and the surroundings are in good condition. East Side Ifetex. The smoker and rally In the hall on the corner of East Morrison street and Union avenue, by the Toung Men's Straight Republican Club of the Ninth Ward, promises to be a rouser. The man agers have two quartets, and & fine en tertainment will be provided. The Woodstock Public School has be gun preparations, for appropriate mem orial exercises for May 30. There will bo prepared an appropriate programme. Also it la expected that an address will be hod from some member of the Grand Army. DAILY CITY STATISTICS. Real Estate Transfers. Rosetta. Barker to' Alma HaiL par cel of land, XB. H section 25. and lnN.Hof SE. of section 25, T. 1 N t 2 E.; February 2S, 1S93 1 Alfred P. Nelson ot ux. to Gua John son and Abel Johnson, 5 acres T. W. Gates D. L. C; May 8 400 Sheriff for Jacob Dale et al. to Al fred P. Nelson, 20 acres Thomas W. Gates D. L. C'. March 21 1342 Sheriff for E. Clceset ct aL to Ore gon Mortgage Co., lot 5, block 125, Caruthers- addition; May 8 1322 Augusta A, Dolph and Chester V. Dolph to Katie Robeneick. 8. of lot 1 and N. 15 feet of lot 2, block 64, Caruthers' addition to Ca ruthers' addition: May 8 1600 Sunnyside Iand Improvement Co. to Charlotte A. La Raut lot 16, block 24. Sunnyside; April 25 309 Gtiaranty Savings & Xoan Associa tion to Xels OJull. lots 15 and 16, block 42, Sellwood: May 2 3M Rosa Belle Zeller and husband to A. M. Stansbury, undivided lots 1. 2. block 43, Holladay's addition; also 160 acres, section 31. T. 2 S., R, 10 W.; April" 25 .. M James McLay to W. H. Musgrove. lot 18, block 2, Portsmouth Villa Annex No. 1; April 12 33. John Malaer and wife to Christian and Daniel Malaer. undivided H lb 10. H. 12. block 15; lots 1. 2, block 16; lots 2. 7, 8, 3. 10, 11, block 17. Bertha: April 27 .....:. .'.. 1001 A. B. Ferrera and wife to Charles Walter. N. of lot 2. block, 2. Ca ruthers addition; Tday 7 1000 Betiding Permits. Henry Falling estate, for removing buildings at southeast corner of Third and Washington, and excavating for. founda tions for brick block, $2500. John Doutie. two-story dwelling, corner Belmont aad East Seventeenth, $1635. Marriage "License. H. N. Welch, aged 23. Eva M. Iondon, aged 30; James Mallory, 45, Georgle Stout, 29. Blrtnc. April 6 Boy, to the wife of Samuel Kafka, 417 First street. April 7 Boy, to the wife of Joseph Tbung. 490 Burnslde street. May 5 Boy, to the wife of James A- Huston, University Park. May 3 Girl, to the wife of Max Frleden- thal. 16S North Eighteenth street. April 23 Girl, to the wife of a B. Nel son, Mount Tabor. April 20 Boy, to the wife of George Hob son, 679 Hancock street. Deatna. May 5 Ross Merrick, aged 75 years 3 months. Twenty-third and East Pino streets; anaemia. May 7 Mrs. 'S. E. Taylor, aged 77 years, 266 East Eighth, street; old age. May 6 Sarah E. Baxter, aged E5 year?, 591 Third street; obstruction of the bow els. May 4 Christ Allerlsch, aed 47 years. Good Samaritan Hospital; tuberculosis of lungs. May 7 Mary C Waters, aged 41 years. 151 North Seventeenth street; pulmonary oedma. "Wafehoae KOBBeo. The warehouse of W. E. Spicer, on East First street between Washington and East Stark streets, was"'broken into and rob beU Monday night It cannot be deter mined how much was taken. Entrance was effected through athe door facing East. Washington street. A heavy padlock at this entrance was 'pried -open and the door considerably splintered. Once in side, the burglar easily entered the office, which is on the test side of the door. Here the safe stands. It was evidently th lBteatlea. of "tha burglars' to 'blow 4 J 'y 1 j ; ; . j . ' ' " v i , - - '- - " L. v IT " . Z tr tr - - 4 . t - $ - -V x . k- i. 2 4t ' "l NEW YORK DENTAL -i PARLORS RELIABLE REPUTABLE RESPONSIBLE Full Set Teeth $5.00 NO PLATES RfcHiW HHt ffi ,rEQ -Fd GUARANTEE ALL WORK With a Protective Guarantee for 10 Years New York Dental Parlors Hours 8 to 8; Sundays 10 to 4. Fourth and Morrison Sts. Portland, Or.' Branch Office, 723 Market St., San Francisco. , .ifr - open the safe, but Mr. Spicer had an ex perience a few years ago when the office was broken open from which he learned a lesson. He left the safe unlocked, and only keeps some books and accounts in It, but no money. The burglars did not find it necessary to blow open the safe. but opened the door and ransacked the safe. The books and accounts on deposit wero scattered about the floor and the apartments of the safe were thoroughly searched for money. Having found noth ing of value, the burglars went back into the warehouse whero there is much grain stored. It Is thought that considerable grain was taken, but how much there is no means of finding out There appeared yesterday morning to be a trail of grain and corn from the back port of the ware house toward the door fronting on East Washington street. Mr. Splcor is absent but the young man in charge said that a. wagon load of grain might have been hauled away. .Several Qnestlona Answered. PORTLAND, May 7. To the Editor.) Kirfdly answer through the columns of Tho Oregonlan the following: First What Is meant by the phrase "open door," when used in regard to our Government? Second This state Is a part of what United States circuit? Third President McKlnley'a Cabinet is composed of whom? Fourth-Who Is Chief Justice of this otate? A. O. First "The open door" means In general a .libera! policy toward foreign trade, light customs dues or none at all, and com paratively free facilities for shipping and for sole, of goods. Second Ninth. Third Secretary ot State, John Hay; Secretary ot Treasury, Lyman J. Gage; Secretary of War, Ellhu Root; Secretary of 'Navy, John D. Long; Secretary ot In terior, B. A. Hitchcock; Secretary of Agrl culture James Wilson; Postmaster-General. Gharles Emery Smith; Attorney General. John W. Griggs. Fourth Cbarle3 E. Wolverton. DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. PORTLAND. May 8.-8 P. M. Maximum temperature. G7; minimum temperature. 52; river reading- at 11 A. M.. 12.8 feet; chanse In the last 2 hours. 0 8 foot; tctal precloltatlon, 8 P. M. to 8 P. M., 0.49 Inch; total precipita tion from Sept. 1. 1600. 54.72 Inches; normal precipitation from Sept. 1, 1S00. 42.10 inches; deflclencr. T.38 Inches; total sunshine May 7. 3:20; possible, sunshlno May 7. 14.37. WEATHER CONDITIONS- The barometer Is low over Southern Idaho and relatively high off the Oregon-Washington oast. Ll&ht showers have occurred In Western Oregon and Western Washington, and the -weather continues threatening over the entire portion of these states, and also In Idaho. The temperatures are about seasonablu In all of the Pacific Coast States, except la the Great Salt Lake Basin and in Southern Idaho, where It is much warmer than usual. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for the 23 hours ending at midnight Wednesday, May B: Western Oregon and Western Washington Threatening, with probably showers; westerly winds. Eastern Oregon. Eastern "Washington and Idaho Threatening, with showers; cooler, south to west winds. Portland and vicinity Threatening, with probably showers; westerly winds. NEW TOD AT. TODAY ONLY We will sell at our leather goods counter ladles' 11-lnch black seal grain shopping bags at 32c each. They have double outside calf finished pockets, with brilliant mercerized top and lining. They are "generously good." neat appearing and all-around handy articles. They will -not be on display, and must be asked for it wanted. OLDS & KING The finest line of children's hats and leghorns at .special prices this week, at Portland's leading- exclusive millinery, comer Washington and Weat Parjc See our window. Mortgage Loans Oa tojirtjved city property, at lowest rates. Tide Guarantee & Trust Co. 7 Chamber ml CvsMnercc. jMv' r r v1 J-, -4 AMUSEMENTS. CORDRATS THEATER ONE WEEK. COMMENCING STTNDAT. MAY I 8. HATINEE SATURDAY, GRAND REVIVAL "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN." "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN." "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN." - "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN." "UNCLE TOM'S CABIX." "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN." L. R. STOCKWELL as Lawyer Marks, sup-1 ported by a. superb company. Mammoth Spec-i tacuiar production, usual prices. MARQUAM GRAND CALVIN HETLIQ, Macagar.tl Thursday and Friday. May 10-11. 'I WARD ATD YOKES And their Forty Comedians -an Pretty-Girls, In their Newest Funnysim, "THE FLOOR WALKERS." "THE FLOOR WALKERS." "THE FLOOR WALKERS." "THE FLOOR WALKERS." PRICES Lower floor, except last 3 rows, 51 tl last 3 rows, 75c: balcony, first C rows, 76c; last J 0 rows, ooc: 53llery. 25c Seats now selling. AUCTION SALES TODAT. At salesrooms, 182 First st.. cor. Yamhill,! si jo a. a. j. t. wnson. auctioneer. MEEmXG NOTICES. SEVENTH WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB Jieeuiar meetings resumed m our nan, ux?i bett and Bancroft ave. Messrs. J. M. LongLI G. W. Bates. William Frazler and Dr. D. Hj Rand are Invited to address the club, anil J Mr. H. S. Rowe has promised to uttend If posJ.1 Bible. All members are requested to attend. J I W. H. BAYLOR. Pres. (I B. F. JONES, Sec I WASHINGTON CHAPTER NO. IS R. A M. Regular convocation thlsji (Wednesday) evening. May 0. Masonld wan. ijurxnara building. S o ciocb worK. uy oraer b. m. t. ORIENT LODGE. NO. 17. I. O. O. F. Regu lar meeting this (Wednesday) eveninc, corner I Grand ave. and East Pine st. Tblrd. degree. Visitors welcome. N. A. BOSSING. R. S. CORINTHIAN CHAPTER. NO. 31. O. E. S. Regular meeting this.1 (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock! By order TYorthy Matron. i MYRA H. GLINES, Sec DIED. MURNANE In this city. May 8. Hono ra OAurhtcr-of-Thomas ard Ellen Monaw. aged! 15 years. The funeral will take place Thurs-J day. 10th Inst.. 0 A. M.. from residence. ccr.! E.-st 20th and Pacific sts.. to St. Francis! Church. Interment at Mount Calvary. h EDWAHD HOLMAN. Undertaker. 4tUl and. Yamhill sta. Ress Stlason, ladyj aaslstaat. Both phones No. BOT. J. P. FINLmr & SON. Undertaker. Lady Assistant. 275 Tblrd t. Tel. l.f Floral pieces; cut flowera. Clarlcal Bros. SSO Morrison. Both, phases. CREMATION. J Odd Fellows' Cemetery Association SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. If deceased was a member of any organiza tion having a. presiding officer and secretary, the charge for cremation, a. copper receptaclo for the ashes and organ service is $30. Tho same for members of the family of such de ceased. GEORGE R. FLETCHER, Supt. 1 NEW TODAT. , Timber Land for Sale. ) Fine half section. Apply Thursday morning-1 to Samuel uonneii. 3igr., rtortnwest uoor Co.. I Alblna. MORTGAGE LOANS On Improved dry and farm property. R. LIVINGSTONE. 224 Stark JUST RECEIVED CARGO OT WALLSEND COAL PACIFIC COAST CO.. Telephone 229. 219 Washtnstca H. 1RVINGTON. PRICES OF LOT3 REDUCED. The undersigned In now prepared to build feovses In Inrlogton. Portland's most desirable vuaurD. on me installment plan, wnereoy in 1 montniy payments win he actuaux it than rental charged for similar residences. If you cannot call, send for circular. C H. PRESCOTT. 212 and 213 Chamber of Commerce. RienSale: Q60.iDQRer.a tot Tomorrow (Thursday), at 10 A. M.. at TH CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS, cor. Alder and! Park, we- shall sell a quantity of good bocse-d bold furniture, first-class Brussels carpets,! coox stove and otner esects from private resi-t aeace. fcseje at iu o-ciocx. GBO. BAKEE.-& CO., Auctioneer. I