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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (June 23, 1900)
y-1h - 12 ,THE MOBNING OREGQNIAS., SATUBDAY, JUNE 23, 1900. S-T"-, ryp OLDS 5t KING ATURDAY PURCHASERS "Will And today's bargain list profl that our store closes at 6 o'clock other day in the week. GREAT SOAP SALE As "Cleanliness Is akin to Godliness," and sosp Is the prime agent, Our Soap Sale "Which commences today, should help ele vate mankind. Appended Is a partial list of the special prices. A soap chance, mer iting prompt attention: La Prlmera Soap, purest quality Spanish white cas tlle, square cakes; also AT Cucumber and Glycerine, a hard-milled, scented com- n Slexlon soap, and "Red M" wr woap, unequaled for scour- IS ing and cleaning or remov- Js lng ctalns from the hands; all worth 10c CAKE Pagelll's Pure Castile Soap. with sponge cloth, and f Pansy Transparent Glycer- II! Ine Soap, long bars, both worth 10c, now CAICE Unscented" Glycerine Soap, c Clre. oblong cakes, 8c grade, at.. ,J- vatvc Same, scented, worth 10c, at. 6c Cake Domino Fancy Hard-Milled AT loiiet soap; salaa TurKisa Bath Soap: Tar Soap, for toilet, and Moorish Bouquet Scented Soap, large oval 5c cakes; all special values.... CAKE Barley Cream, extra-fine tol- AT let and complexion soap, scented, 25c grade, and Vel vet Skin, a fine toilet soap, oval cakes, scented. ISc grade CAKE WINTER AMONG ICEBERGS PORTIiASDER TELLS HIS EXPERI ENCE ITS THE FAR NORTH. Life Is Not so Dreary as Outsiders Imcglne Failure of Kotzebue Sound As a DIg'lni7 James Poole, formerly a Portland real estate man, has returned from the North, after two years' absence, a portion of which time he was locked in the Ice on the shores of Kotzebue Sound. He left here in June, 1898, on board the schoonci General McPherson, expecting to have the disposal of the vessel's cargo after she reached that most northern of gold fields, but owing to a misunderstanding the capatin took charge of the cargo j himself, and now Mr. Poole has a suit J pending against the owners of the vessel i at Seattle in consequence. .Mr. i'ooies venture in the North has not proven a profitable one, as he left Nome 10 days before the gold beach excitement broKo out and has not found It convenient to return to that point, while Kotzebue, he aiys, has proven a delusion and a snare. About 00 adventurers Wintered at Kotze bue after the rush thither, but the place is now deserted except by the few hun dred Eskimos, whose regular "Winter quarters are in the sheltered nooks near by. He says the report of Kotzebue's rich diggings arose from the fact that the aborigines had bartered nuggets for food and clothing with the captains or whaling vessels visiting that region, but the gold evidently had been picked up on the shores of Nome, to the south ward some 500 miles. He said the sensation of being inclosed by icebergs during a long Arctic Winter is not so unpleasant as one might im agine, as the days are seldom less than jlx hours long, and access to the shoro is usually easy. The General McPher son's decks were roofed over in the Fall with lumber brought from Portland, ana this gave her the appearance of a houso surrounded by stationary icebergs. Fur ther out toward the Arctic Ocean the great walls of Ice took the appearance of windrows, as the motion of the waves piled them up in parallel lines. When the break-up comes in the Spring the nal danger to shipping is in being car ried out by the floating Islands of ice, to be crushed perhaps between great masses in motion. From his acquaintance with the Es kimos of that region. Mr. Poole Judges them to be of Chinese or Japanese ori gin, there being a strong resemblance in appearance, build and language. They are peaceable and honest, and quite will ing to act as guides or the whites, who employed them to a considerable extent while prospecting along the banks of tbo streams emptying into the sound. They live by fishing In the Summer season, putting up large quantities of the salmon which abound In great numbers in the streams. This dried salmon and what, grouse they manage to snare In Winter form the bulk of their food. They hear tily relish the white man's flour, how ever, and are willing to part with their own produce at a sacrifice in order to ob tain It. In .speaking of the ndventurers at tracted to the far North by the reporvt of rich gold mines. Sir. Poole said the proportion of those who lost their lives by shipwreck, hardship and scurvy would be appalling If the figures could ever bo known. Of the crew of the General Mc Pherson three lost their lives before reaching St. Michael on the return trip. two being sailors, named Charles Schulze and Peter Larsen, who were washed off the jlbboom during a storm. The third was William Druck, the son of a Port land machinist. This young man left the McPherson to return by the schooner Loyal, which was never heard of after leaving St. Michael on her return south. Tho Loyal, be thinks, foundered at sea, with all on board. On his return to Portland Mr. Pools said ho was forcibly struck by the great changes that had taken placo In his two venrs absence. The number of imposing bu'ldlngs that had taken the place or frame btructures in the business portion of tho city was a revelation to him, al though he found the peonle of Portland were not realizing the changes to any extent. Being conversant with Portland's thoroughfares, he could name many or he buildings, and the list Is really start ling when placed In proper array. "1 saw no such buildings as these In Se attle." he said, "although that city ap pears to be lively. In consequence of tho Alaskan trade. A ride around the sub urbs of Portland also prows that homo builders have not been Idle In my ab sence. I see a great many strange faces, and I notice a marked Inquiry for farm ing and timber lands on the part ot newly arrived people of means. There was nothing of this when I boarded the General McPherson on her wild-goose chase to the Imaginary gold fields within the Arctic Circle in June. 1S9S." Mr. Poole expects to remain In Portland. "Will Not Hurry. There wilt be no hurry about the locat ing of tho Orphan's Home of the Odd Fellows order. The matter is in the hands of three commissioners. It probably will be a year before the location Is settled definitely. It had been supposed that the matter would be quickly settled, but It Is a business that cannot be crowd-sd. Offers of locations have been received from many sources, all of which wfll receive due consideration. The mem bers of the University lodge, with their usual enterprise, have been urging the table reading. Please Temember P. M. Saturday, the same as every Handsome Street Hats At Half Price Today and Monday CO oc For $4.50 Round Hat of fancy ..sj straw, navy or white. trimmed in striped silk, white chiffon and white silk pompons. 5"3 flfl For walking shape of fancy f'vU straw, navy or white trimmings, dainty corded silk and white coque feathers, value J6.00 each. Our Lace Sale In the height of a prosperous lace season gives a chance not very often met with. Half our lace counter full of ivory, cream and ecru Point Venfse Laces From 2 to 14 Inches wide, irj beautiful pat terns. Note some of the prices: Laces to. ,12c 20c 23c 40c 50c at at at at at '5c 10c 12c 17c 24c yard Laces to 65c 75c $1.00 $1.50 at at at at 2Sc 22o 57c 75c yard Last Day for High-Class Eton Suits -worth to $30.00. at. $12.23 ea For Fine Kid Glove Black and colors, worth 5L50'$1'J 9 nf For Ladles' Hose Plain colors, fancy stripes or black, light Summer weights, worth 23c and 35c, at 19c pair advantage of that section for the home, but other sections likewise are not idle. If the commissioners purchase grounds without -buildings then the plans of build ings will have to go before the next grand lodge for approval. Then there la the sale of the Fairview farm of 100 acres, which will take time, as they will want to get the best terms possible. So It is consid ered that the business connected with the location of the Orphan's Home will not be settled much under a year. RODE IN A NEW CAR. Xerr nnd Old City CounclImeH Enjoy an Outing. The invitation of H. C. Campbell, su perintendent of the City & Suburban Railway Company, to the outgoing and Incoming city administrations to take a ride yesterday afternoon in one of tho handsome new care of tho company, manufactured at its own shops, was "very largely" accepted. A Jolly party, comprising nearly every member of tho two administrations and a number of un official citizens, boarded the car at 3 P. M., at Third and Main streets, and pro ceeded to Mount Tabor. The country Is at its loveliest now, and the excursion ists were delighted with everything they saw, and enjoyed themselves like a lot of schoolboys. Brown's band played Its sweetest strains in honor of the visitors, and the party roamed all over the mount, and finally paid a visit to Adgie and her lions and saw the kings of the forest put through their paces. An invitation was extended to any one of the party to en ter the lions' den. but as there was no Daniel among them they very unani mously declined in favor of each other. It was finally decided to draw lots to see who should enjoy the honor, and tho short straw fell to J. D. Meyef. He ac knowledged that ho might be a descend ant of Daniel, whose other name might have been Meyer, but he was modest, and was willing to decline in favor of the new Councilman from Ward 3, Fred Mer rill, who had probably anticipated some thing of this kind, however and was not with tho party, and it took Mr. Meyer about an hour to persuade the crowd that he was not fat enough to make an acceptable lunch for the lions, and ho was finally excused, much to the disgust of the lions. CRICKET TODAY. 3IuItnoiaaa "Will Go Up Against n. Strong Combination. The Multnomah Cricket teem having beaten tho strongest cricket team the British ships could produoo twice in suc cession, it is the intention of a combined team, including some of the best As toria players, among them Captam Ast bury, Wilkinson, the fast left-handed bowler, and Gibson, to try and lower the colors of the viotorlous Multnomah team, on Multnomah field this afternoon. The rest of tho combined team will "be selected from tho British ships and some of tho strongest players in Oregon, con sisting of Ships, Young, Vossey, Ober teuffer, Baxter, Rae, Van Heekeren, Per ron. Cowllshaw. Gllmaa, St., Paget, Barm. Sprott, Fenwlck, Perkins, Latta, Austin, TJedemann, Povey, Blngley, Gil more. Captain Lawrence intends getting out the best team he can, and hopes to show tho Oregon team that Multnomah cannot bo downed. Tho tMultnoman team will bo chosen from the following players: Futcher, Lumgalr, Scott, , Lawrence, Cleland. Foster, Alexander. Judge, Bar foot, Nlcholeen, E. A. Cawston. Gllmaa, Jr.. Patullo, Gavin, Blyth. s. H. Caws ton. The game will be called at 3 o'clock sharp, weather permitting. IS NOW DISBANDED. United Wheelmen's Association. Gives War to Neir Body. A meeting of tho United Wheelmen's Association was held last evening, at the Courthouse. After discussion. It was de cided that. In view or the fact that an other organization had now been effected on a broader and more representative ba sis, it would be best to wind up the old organization and simply Join in individ ual effort to further the good work of the Multnomah Bicycle Taxpayers' Asso ciation. The United Wheelmen's Asso ciation was formally disbanded. Tho Wheelmen's Association has had a notable career, and will be affectionately remembered by many who worked for Its success. By the efforts of Its members tho Vancouver path was first built, and the passage of the present bicycle law was secured. The funds for the path were secured partly by private subscrip tion and partly by the efforts of a com mittee, who collected poll taxes and re ceived a large percentage of the proceeds. The management of the new association will be in the hands of a central board composed of delegates from the several wards, and an election will soon be held. This plan will greatly facilitate work, and great things are expected of the or ganization. SPEND SUNDAY ON THE BANKS OF THE COLUMBIA. Low-rate excursion to Bonneville, Sun day. June 2L. Good music Specialty programme. Refreshments on grounds. Take train Union depot 9:30 A. M. Fifty j cents round trip. imal Have you any cushions that need covering? Tapestry Remnants SUITABLE FOR COVERING CUSHIONS 24 INCHES SQUARE Persian Turkish Colonial Dresden Conventional designs in silk and cotton Lot 1 Lot 2 15c each 25c each 35c each. 60c each These remnants are the remnants and samples of Tapestries valued from 50c to $3 yard. Ten times bigger assortment to pick from than you have ever seen in Portland before. Millinery Department Special Offerings 150 Ladles' "Walking Hats, trimmed with straw braid and buckle, black and colors; regular, $1.50; special, SSc. 95 Ladies' "Walking Hats. Tuscan braid, trimmed "with stravr braid and steel ornament; black and colors; reg ular, $2.00 to $2.50; special, $Li9. Children's Broad Brim Sailor Hats; fancy and mixed straw braids; regu lar price, 73c; special, 49c 150 Indies "White Rough Braid Sail or Hats; regular price, 75c; special, 49c Laces "White Valenciennes, lace edge and Insertion; and 1 inch wide; values to 50c; special, ISc per piece of 13 yards. Ribbons Taffeta Ribbon, all silk, best quality. All colors, including white, cream, blue, pink, mals, lilac and cardinal. No. 5, 1 inch wide 5c per yard No. 7, 14 Inch wldo 5c per yard No.- 9, 1 inch wide 5c per yad No. 12, 2 inches wide 10c per yard No. 16, 2 inches wide 10c per yard No. 40, 3 inches wide 23c per yard No. 00. 4 inches wide 23c per yad No. 80, 5 inches wido 25c per yard Ladles' Neckwear "Lawn Collars, with -Four-ln-hand Tie; regular price, SSc; special, 15c each. "White Satin Fold Stock Collar; reg ular price, 25c; special, 15c each. Sale of Children's Jackets and Suits Jackets at special, 78c, S5c, $1.10, $1.25, 52.G5. Serge Suits at $1.50 special. Druaglsts' Sundries "Wright's Highly Perfumed Bath Tablets; special, 19c box. Triple Strength "Washing Ammonia, pint bottles; special, 5c bottle. Solid Back Hair Brushes, fox and olive, all bristle; special, 28c Lavender Bell Glycerine Soap, scent ed box containing 3 cakes, special, 9c per box. Listerated, the perfection "of tooth powder for cleansing and beautirying the teeth; special, 19c bottle. 100 dozen Tooth Brushes, soft, me dium and hard bristles; regular, 16 to 20c; special, 12c. HESSIAN FLY IN EVIDENCE "W&ahlnerton County Man Reports Wheat Damaged. Samples of Spring-sown wheat from near Cornelius, "Washington County, have been left at The. Oregonlan office by J, "W Vandevelden. The growth of the plants appears to bo all that could bo desired, the stalks being from 10 Inches to a foot In height, and they have "stooled" out well; that Is, there are a number of stalks from each eeed, but the leaf blades are yellow and sere, and -have the appearance of being struck by rust, a sort of mold or fungus which forms reddish or rusty spots on the leaves and Is very damaging to the plant. Mr. "Vandervelden says that it Is not rust which has caused tho trouble, but the Hessian fly, which haa attacked not only Spring wheat, but also Fall wheat and oats, and that in the vicinity of Corne lius there are hundreds If not thousands of acres which aro practically worth lees. It Is supposed that the mild Winter aided the development of the fly. Mr. Vandervelden states that this Is the first time since ISM that the Hessian fly has made its appearance In this region. His Information In this matter applies more particularly to "Washington County, and the same' conditions may not prevail up the Valley. Probably they do not. There Is considerable of low-lying land In "Wash ington County whlcb, w3ien there is much rainy weather, remains wet too long; It has been generally understood that crop conditions were not so favorable as usual In the Willamette Valley this Spring, but while this is bad for the farmers there, it will cut no figure in the general result, for" the Willamette Valley output Is no longer considered a factor In the grain crop of the Northwest, and tho crop con ditions In the Columbia River basin this season aro ideal, and the. yield will.be immense. COMING ATTRACTIONS. M,A. Sprins Chicken" Xext Week at Cordray'a. There comes to Cordray's next week what Is said to be the funniest farcical comedy that is now before the public It delights in the euphonious title of "A Spring Chicken." and has everywhere met with such succeas that there Is no mistake about Its bslng a hit of the most pronounced kind. The company Is under the direction of Jordan and Mahara, and ths company which they have engaged to produce laughter Is reported to be one of the best that Is touring the country at the present time. It Includes among Its members Miss Rose Sutherland, Bert Flatt, Mabel Casedy. Harry Armstrong, Edward Kimball, Bolllne Cole Ben Mitch ell Fred Cotter, Frank Raymond. May Harlow. Gustave H. Kline and others. Aside from the fact that the comedy Is a remarkably good one. there are lntro- Iduccd during the action of the play a number of specialties which are said to be both new and exceptionally clever. tapestries. Lot 3 Lot 4 yf Separate TODAY ONLY We place on sale aiv assortment of 75; newest-shape Dress Skirts in a large variety of black and fancy designs. Regular price, $$. Today only S2.95 each SPECIAL TODAY 40c Wash Goods for 5c per , Yard Here Is an opportunity to procure very high-grade "Wash Goods at a low price. This lot consists of 20 pieces of flno HUBRODDBRED MADRAS In light bluer new olue, pink, lavender, gray and red stripes and checks; today, 25 cents per yard. Paper Books for Summer Reading Publisher's price, 25c Our price, 10c 200 Titles Among the many authors we quote tho following: Kipling. Victor Hugo, Stanley Weyman, (George Eliot, t Clarke Russell, "William Black. Thomas Hardy, etc, etc. Also Special Line at 5c each .Titles by such authors as: B, L. Stevenson. A. Conan Doyle, Anthony Hope, ' Stanley Weyman, David Christie Olurray, Clarke Russell, etc, etc Iris Series of Standard Authors Bound in, green cloth, with heavy, gold-decorated cover. r Publisher's price, 50c Our special, 15c 100 Titles by Buskin, Irving, Bcotr, "Whlttier, John Stuart Mill. Tennyson, etc, etc. Hammocks At reduced prices. All this season's newest and most approved styles and makes. All at reduced prices. Plaid Dress Goods J-For children's dresses, ladles' waists. j skirts; regular price, 50c yard; today only 25c yard special. , AT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Several Valuable Pioneer Relics Re cently AUdc'd. Tho Oregon Historical Society rooms In the City Hall, top floor, northwest corner, will be open this afternoon from 1 to 5 o'clock. ,A number oi interesting articles have been added to the historical rellty during the past week, among them the following: A piece of wood from an apple treo planted in Oregon City -oy Rev. Alvan F. Waller in ISiO, and the nd of, a sill hewn out of flr timber by order of Br. John McLoughlln. and loaned by him to Mr. Waller for use In the construction of the first Methodist Church in Oregon City, the first Protestant Church on the Pa cific Coast. Ikraated by Keoler H. Gal bert, of Oregon .City. A tailor's gojose, made by an early black smith, probably at Oregon City in 1847 or 184S, for Hiram Carnahan, a tailor, who came in 1845, and settled in Clatsop Coun ty; a bake oven and adjustable pot hooks, two of the kitchen utensils with which Mr. and Mrs. Carnahan began housekeep ing after their marriage in 1849. bought in Oregon City; a bayonet belonging to a United States musket, one of a number sent to settlers in Clatsop County, for uso in repelling an expected attack by the Indians all presented to the society by Mrs. M. E. Carnahan, a pioneer of 1S44, and a daughter of Captain Robert Wilson Morrison, long and favorably known In Clatsop County, who also came to Oregon In 1844. A pipe made from a root of a laurel tree dug upon the battle-field of Bull Run, Va., by Reuben Williams, a Captain In the Twelfth Indiana, and given by him to D. Carille. a pioneer of 1E51. Placed In the rooms by Mr. Carlhs. A pilot's commission Issued to Captain Jackson G. Hustjer, of Astoria, by George L. Curry, Governor of Oregon Territory, and Captain William Tichenor, Pilot Com missioners, on February 13, 1S56. Placed In the custody of the society by Mrs. Hustler, of Astoria. MEETING OF THE DOCTORS. Annnal Gathering of State Medical Society Xext "Weelc. The annual session of the State Medl- cal Society will be held In Portland next ' Tuesday and Wednesday. A large num ITer of delegates are expected, besides some prominent medical men of the East. Dr. A. M. Phelps, the noted ortheopedlc surgeon, of New York, will be here, and will deliver a lecture before the society. Several noted physicians and surgeons' from the West outside of the state will 1 also be in attendance. The session will be- held In the Ablngtoa building, .and the most successful gather ing in the history of the society is pre dicted. "I was weak and weary, but Hood's, barapariua nas maue me strong ana hearty.? ... OUR SKTURDHY SPECIALS LADIES' SHOES Tan or black Lace Shoes, f t cloth or fancy silk tops. Iat- Y.UZ est style toes, per pair.... Y,v MISSES' SHOES Tan'Lace Shoes, kid or fancy tf H silk tops, sizes 11 to 2, per ,M.() BOYS' SHOES "Little Gents' " tan Laco Shoes. 'Russia calf, seal goat rf and VIcl kid. sizis 9 to 13, JJl.hj per pair v"'-'Srf SHIRT WAIST SETS Assorted styles, regular 25c 1 0r lines, per set lOw NOTE PAPER 24 sheets, kid finish, all the latest shades, with newest- r -, shaped envelopes, regular I L 25c x"w Paper Napkins, per 100 Q TALCUM POWDER Mennen's Borated Talcum Powder, per box low BASEMENT SPECIALS 7-pln Hat Racks, each.. 3C 10-pln Hat Racks, each C Felt-Lined Knife Box Z Wood Bread Board 12C No. 8 Scotch Granite Iron QQ- Tea Kettle OOL CROQUET SETS Handsome maple 8-ball set, ji cc select material, regular 1 Vft price $2.65. per set isJ HAMMOCKS Canvas weave, 36xS0 Inches, colored Jacquard design. " rr wide valance, concealed j ! I I epreader and pillow Y MEIER MORE FIREMEN'S CLAIMS CITY MtJST DEFESD THE !UIT OF M. I. BLOCH. Jaugre Sean Overrates What Was In Effect a Dexnnrrer by the De fendantCourt Notes. Judge Scars yesterday decided that the complaint of M. M. Bloch against the City of Portland, In an action to recover ex-firemen's claims, is sufficient in law. Tho city must now prove an estoppel or waiver. Had the court held that plain tiff's only legal remedy was by man damus, he would practically have been knocked out. The amount Involved Is about $10,000, and there are other claims of the same kind amounting to much more. The decision of the court was on a motion to strike out, which was treated as a demurrer, and was denied. The city will now have to go to rial on the facts, or appeal from the ruling of the court on the demurrer. In the original complaint It was not stated that a demand for the pay alleged to be due had been made upon the Board of Fire Commissioners, and the court sustained a demurrer to the complaint for that reason. An amended complaint was then filed by John F. Logan and James Gleason, attorneys for Bloch, set ting up that a demand- had been made on the Board of Fire Commissioners by the firemen for the full amount of the salaries aa provided for by the city char ter. City Attorney Long and his assist ant, R. R. Dunlway, then moved to strike out that part of the complaint, and this was what Judge Sears passed upon yester day. Counsel for tho city strongly urged that the city in this case can bo proceetted against only by mandamus to compel pay ment, and were anxious to obtain a rul ing to that effect. The claim of T. De Boest against the city went to the Su preme Court on a petition for a writ of mandamus, and the city won. The Brauer case was an action at law, and the Supreme Court in that case, by some peculiar reasoning, held against the city, and that Brauer's crowd of firemen were entitled to their back pay. The present case is an action at law, and plaintiff's attorneys fought hard to sustain this po sition in court, as to be forced Into a mandamus proceeding meant defea. The complaint Is llko the complaint m the Brauer case, and In the latter the City Attorney argued In tho Supreme Court that tho remedy was by mandamus; but notwithstanding this argument the Su preme Court allowed the recovery. Judge Sears, in passing upon tho case, said: "In tho case of Bloch vsl the City, a demurrer to the complaint I believe " Mr, Dunlway Motion to strike out. Mr. Logan It was agreed It would have the same effect as a demurrer, for all purposes. Tho Court It Involves the same ques tions that would have arisen on a de murrer. I do not know that I am fully satisfied as yet as to what should be the ruling of the court in this case, but I have concluded to make the decalon, as the pleadings seem to be In a proper con dition to take to the court of the last resort, and I am of the opinion that the demurrer should be overruled, and that will be the order of the court. .Mr. Dunlway I am largely at sea under the decision of your honor for the reason that there are motions to strike out, and the case cannot go to the Supreme Court and stand In this way, because there are some of the allegations In the complaint that cannot be proved; some, facts we do admit and some fact3 we do not ad mit. I thought a motion to strike out was the proper way to present this mat ter, but I said that if the court was of the opinion that a demurrer was the better way we would consider it a de murrer, but now the question comes up eo practically that I would like to have a decision of the court on the ques tions of law. The Court I have really been viewing this more as a question of a demurrer. Mr. Dunlway Yes. certainly. The Court I wanted to put It m such shape that It could be taken to tho court of last resort. There Is no dispute about the facts. I suppose. Mr. Dunlway There Is lots of dispute about the facts. There Is allegation after allegation In that complaint that cannot be proved. Mr. Logan Then try the case. Mr. Dunlway As I understand it, your honor has considered this matter In a formal way so the case would go to the Supreme Ccurt on the pleadings.- It was our desire and hope to get a decision of this court upon these questions of law that will arise, but under your honor's decision. If it Is to go as a purely formal matter, we cannot go to trial on the facts without getting the opinion of the court as to the law, and It seems to me It is very Important that we get a rul ing on these questions of law, for If we are correct about the law then that will end the case, and If we are wrong then we will hav to go to trial. Mr. Gleason Well, the court has decided tho case. Mr. Dunlway I simply suggested this matter, as I understand your honor to make a formal decision, because these questions of law will not be settled. We cannot go on to the Supreme Court RIBBON WAISTS Ladles' Silk Ribbon Waists at the fol lowing reduced prices: 510.00 waists, each ?.. 7.85 $11.00 waists, each ......'. 8.15 SU.M vaists. each .& $15.00 waists, each XL25 CHILDREN'S CAPES Military or Golf Capes, with or without hoods, assorted colors, at the following reduced prices: $4.50 capes, each $3.9a $5.00 capes, each 4.15 55.00 capes, each 4-72 $6.50 capes, each 4.3a $7.00 capes, each 5.-0 MILLINERY SPECIALS Ladies' Walking Hats, fancy A"J( straw, black only, each.... T"j Ladles' Walking Hats, tarn crown, trimmed with velvet QQr ribbon and quills, assorted QW colors, each Misses' Walking Hats, tam crown, trimmed with bands nOp of straw, rosette and quill, 70v each TJntrimmed shapes, assorted styles and colors: SOc styles, each -42C J1.50 styles, each 98C LADIES' GLOVES Perrln's First Quality and Jolnvllle Kid Gloves. 3 pearl f Q clasps, regular price $2.00, J) 1,0 per pair T SHOPPING BAGS Net Shopping Bag?, large 'X'Tr size, regular price 50c, each t v BICYCLE CHATELAINES Ladles' Bicycle Chatelaines, Qr regular price 25c, each. t.7 BOOK SPECIALS "In His Steps," cloth : J9C "Helen's Babies," cloth 54C "The Oregon Trail" 69C "The Black Wolfs Breed," publisher's price $1.50, spe- OCn clal today 3 & FRHNK CO. VISITING WEDD LATEST . G. SMITH & CO. ENGRAVERS 22 and 23 Washington Building Fourth and Washington Sts., over LlU's. or allow these people a Judgment on these questions of fact. The Court Then In that event I do not know what the court will do about the matter. I might consider It some more, bat It Is not a formal motion. Do you mean a pro forma decision? Mr. Dunlway ;That Is what I gathered from the remarks of the court, that your honor was not satisfied. The Court I am satisfied to make the decision at this time. I am satisfied to make the decision, to "make the ruling, at this time, and have done so. Because of the discussion of counsel, and to make matters more clear. Judge Sears later m the day rendered the fol lowing rupplemental decision In writing: "At the request herein the motion was treated, at least I eo understood the mat ter, as in the nature of a demurrer. "In any event, nxy views are In effect that the amendments are necessary (un der all authorities), and on account of their absence I sustained the demurrer to the original complaint for these rea sons. Inter alia. "As to the main question, to my mind it is clear that a cause of action exists for the unpaid balance, if it is a statu tory compensation, see Brauer vs. City of Portland. De Boest vs. Gambell, unless defeated by either estoppel or waiver. "There appears no estoppel in the com plaint Xone of the requisite elements exist as to waiver. This must be ex press. Whatever an answer might dis close, this defect la not yet apparent "As to remedy, I am somewhat In doubt under the technical rules and authorities, whether mandamus Is not the appropriate remedy, and this was what I meant when I made the oral decslon by not being 'fully satisfied.' But as tho cause of Brauer vs. City was Indebitatus assump sit, or at least upon contract, and as this question of remedy was raised in the brief of counsel for the city, and a recovery was finally had in the Supreme Court against the city, and after a re hearing, I concluded to pass that ques tion to that court at least to resolve any doubt In favor of the complaint. For this reason let the motion be denied." Court Xotew. The time of the United States Court was occupied all day sterday with the trial of Van C. Alexander, charged with mall robbery. The taking of testimony for the Government was concluded, and the defends placed Sheriff Huntington, one of the witnesses for th Government, on the stand. The case Is likely to occupy the time of the court for a day or two longer. In the suit of I. H. Taffe vs. the O. R. & N. Co., Judge Sears yesterday allowed In part a motion to strike out parts of the answer, and denied It In part. Taffe la a fisherman of The Dalles, who shipped a carload of salmon to New York, and at or beyond Chicago It was delayed and spoiled. The defendant seeks to evade liability on the ground that It was not responsible for anything that happened beyond Huntington, the terminus of Its line, but the court holds that its con tract makes, it liable to deliver the fish promptly at the designated destination. New York. The dissolution of partnership suit of Benjamin H. Fisher against B. E. Wright was on trial In Judge Cleland's Court yesterday, and Is not yet at an end. They are dentists. Fisher bought a half Inter est with Wright for $2500. He paid $700 down, and was to have paid more, and af terwards paid installments out of the profits of the business. They disagreed, and the court Is asked to settle up their affairs. The principal dispute seems to be concerning the furniture and appliances of the office. The defendant contends that ho did not sell a half Interest In these to plaintiff. It Is admitted that there Is some thing due to plaintiff, but how much It Is Is for the court to say. PARK COMMISSION. Snggention That It Include at Least One Landscape Gardener. PORTLAND. June 22. (To the Editor.) Very few cities In the United States are surrounded by so many charming spots to the lover of the beautiful In Na ture as is Portland. The snow-capped mountains are constantly In view. A day's ride on a wheel will carry one to the foot of the ley glaciers, while a ride In the opposite direction of equal distance enables the rider to bathe in the tepid waters of-the mighty Pacific Ocean. The banks of the Willamette and Columbia abound In views and vistas and the woods in dells and nooks, springs and brooks to delight the most fastidious. Even within the narrow confines of the city's corporate limits aro yet many spots which glory In their native beauty. And this has accounted to a great ex tent or the lack of Interest the people of Portland have shown In former years for Ihelr parks. What then. 13 a park but an imitation of all the beautiful in Nature? Yet the constant growth of tho city makes it imperative upon the citl- MEN'S SUITS j Fine all-wool- serge, ziavjr lT&Q, blue, per suit ."......-pJH07 MEH'S, TROUSERS v 1 All 11-wool casslmere, neat;pat-. fJlll terns, per pair ;.7?.. $100 MEN'S HATS- ' I Men's White Cruab Hats, QQ each OW MEN'S UNDERWEAR ' Men's Summer-Weight Mer-J p lno Underwear, natural or DjL camel's hair, per garment.' BATHING SUITS Men's Two - Piece Jersey Suits, navy blue, a suit.... Boys' Two-Piece Navy Blue Jersey Bathing Suits, a suit BOYS' SHIRTS Outing Shirts, black sateen and striped gingham, each. BOYS' SUITS Blue Flannel Sailor Suits, white braid trimming, 3lzes 3 to 8 years, a suit Blue Flannel Sailor Suits, with combination collar and chleld. sizes 3 to 8, a suit.. Sailor Suits, fine all-wool tan covert cloth, braid trimmed, sizes 3 to 8, a suit Boys Vacation Suits, long pants and blouses, sizes 4 to 10 years, a suit 89C. 63C. 39C $1'.5T $1.9.5 $2.98 98c Indian Baskets and Curios at Book Counter STYLES zens to ..provide In time for breathing places ofN easy access to the tired city workers, I The late election has shown that in : this respect at least the people are of j one mind, and w hlle the commission 13 about to be appointed the writer would like to suggest the placing of one good practical landscape gardener or archi tect on the board. There are several of good repute In tho city, and whoever should be appointed would by his technical knowledge alone enable the other members to judge more clearly about the probable cost and length of time It would take to executo certain improvements and who would serve the best Interests of the city freo of cost The writer has conversed wltb several prominent landscape architects or gardeners, and while none of them cares to push himself forward, every one of them would accept a place on the commission If offered and lend his know ledge, give his advice to further the end we all have In view; that Is, the beau tifying and Improving of our beloved. City of Portland. CHARLES DOBRING. NEW INCORPORATIONS. Flve Portland Concerns File Article. With, the Con'nty Clerk. Articles of Incorporation of the Ada mant Company were nleu in the County Glerk's ofllce yesterdty. The objects are o manufac.ure ad sell adamant piaster, etc. The incorporators are Charles F. Beebe, Charles E. Ladd and A. K. Bent ley; capital stock, $C00j. Articles of Incorporation-were hied of. the Copper Creek Mining Company; cap ital stock. 2o0,Gw); Incorporators, J. A. Colfelt. G. D. Dunning, D. W. Ward, G. J. Sebeckl. Incorporation articles were filed of the May Queen Mining Company; incorpora tors, G. C. Ruff, A. A. Cameron, W. C Palran; capital stock. JKO.OCO. Articles of incorporation were filed of the Lake Cretk Improvement Company. The objects are to engage in the business of fiumlng lOjjs, etc.; Incorporators, J. C Turney, L. G. DcWolf and L. Michael; capital stock, J13.CC0. Incorporation articles of the Goldstone Mining Company were filed; capital stock, 52C0.0O; incorporators, R. C. Yen ney, D. F. Sherman, L. A. McNary. SUNDAY EXCURSION TO BONNEVILLE. Next Sunday, June 24, the O. R. & N". will run another cf Its popular low-rate excursions to the Bonneville picnio grounds. Good music Vaudeville performance wn- er the pavilllon. 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