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THE MORNING OKEGONIAN,. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1901.
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February's demands for personal needs are light. It's one
of the best times of the year to fill in the gaps you have noted
in your home furnishings. Next to economy is variety.
THIRTY-SIX STYLES OF TAPESTRY PORTIERES
Small lots, one to three pairs of a kind, Oriental, broche and
regular tapestry patterns go on sale today
AT QUICK CLOSING PRICES
Nothing old or unworthy in this lot.
.desirable from every point of view.
$11.50 and $12 Por
tieres now $9.60 pr
$ 11.00 Portieres now $9. 25 pr
$10.00 Portieres now $8.35 pr
$ 8.50 Portieres now $7. 25 pr
$ 8.00 Prtieres now $6.75 pr
$ 6. 00 Portieres now $4 95 pr 1
Those who respond most promptly will have least to regret.
A THREE DAYS':
SALE OF HOSIERY
An offering that affects both women and children.
Ladles' Lisle Hose
Fast black, Richelieu
rib, high spliced heels,
double soles and
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Swiss ribbed ecru cotton Vests
of misses' sizes, 18 to 32, just
4DVIGE NOT WANTED
Senator Smith Replies to
Chamber of Commerce,
PORT OF PORTLAND CHANGES
Delegation Determined to Make a.
Commission of Its Own Liking,
Regardless oC Suggestions
From Outsiders.
If the majority of the members of the
Multnomah Legislative delegation are of
the same mind as Senator Andrew C.
Smith, It is not likely $hat the present
members of the Port of Portland Com
mission will be retained. Dr. Smith yes
terday addressed a letter to Secretary
I. N. Flelschner, of the Chamber of Com
merce, in -which he named some of the
reasons for changing the personnel of
the commission. It was in reply to Sec
retary Fleischner's letter to the Sen
ator which was published in The Sunday
Oregonian. Senator Smith makes it very
clear that he and other members of
the delegation for whom he assumes to
speak want no advice from the Cham
ber of Commerce on the question of who
shall be "members of the Port of Port
land Commission. Appended is Senator
Smith's letter to Secretary Flelschner.
"I wish to say in answer to your letter
concerning a false Impression that I may
nave naa in regard to your indorsement
of the Port of Portland blli, that I con
sidered that it applied only to a purely
commercial question, and I also wish to
say that we have no apology to offer to
the Board of Trustees of the Chamber
of Commerce, or any other honorable
body, except to our constituents, whose
will as expressed last June we have con
servatively endeavored to execute.
"It must be well known to you and
the honorable body whom you represent,
as it is to the people of Portland, that
an Important issue of the campaign,
which resulted in the election of the Cit
izens delegation, was a promise to cor
rect certain abuses said to exist in the
management of the affairs of the Port of
Portland. Chief among these was a
well-grounded rumor that private dredg
ing was being done at public expense,
and that contracts were being let with
out being submitted to bid, and supplies
were being carelessly purchased of a
certain member of the commission. With
a view to the investigation, and, if neces
sary, to the correction of these abuses,
a sub-committee was appointed by the
Citizens delegation to report on the
matter. Their findings were that the
business of the port was being virtually
done by one man, through the authority
of an executive committee, backed by an
indifferent majority, who were wholly
neglectful of the details or duties of the
commission.
"It was therefore determined by the
delegation to introduce a bill amending
the present law, so as to place restric
tions where it seemed necessary: and to
add to the powers of the commission,
the authority to Issue bonds for the
building of a drydock. Of the bills pre
sented to tihem, the one Just passed by
the Senate seemed to them to be the most
meritorious and effectual. It was as
signed to me to introduce, and I wish
to reiterate that I have no apology to
offer for my efforts in Its behalf. Our
conclusions, after thoroughly investigat
ing the management of the commission,
were that Its personnel should be re
arranged so as to prevent the 'grinding
of private axes at public expense.
"The fact that $860 00 was paid for
several months of dredging of a special
channel to a special mill, after much
public criticisrn had already been made,
is a puerile attempt at justification of
what we consider a misappropriation of
public funds.
"The fact that we have selected mem
bers of the old board to constitute a ma
jority of the new, including the two
principal obstructionists to any change,
is evidence that we are not prompted bj'
political or personal motives. Notwith
standing that a majority of the members
of the delegation are Democrats, but two
of that persuasion arc named as mem
bers of the board, and they are not
tools of any ring. Is this politics?
"I think we need not fear to submit
to comparison tho solid citizenship and
disinterested nonpartisanship of the
They're right In style, and
$5.50 Portieres now $4.60 pr
$5.00 Portieres now $4.20 pr
$4 00 Prtieres now $3.35 pr
$3. 75 Portieres now $3. 15 pr
$2.75 Portieres now $2.30 pr
$2.50 Portieres now $2.10 pr
CHILDS' HOSE
medium weight, fine
ribbed cotton, rein
forced knees, heels
and toes, fast black.
Sizes 6 to 10. Prices
were 25c,30c,35c,all
NOW
19c
PR
and Pants. Full line 9p
received, at &OK Cd
three new appointments named, with
those of the retiring members. "We have
no fear that they will, not freely and
honorably co-operate (except in private
dredging) with the 'ego of the old, who
is the would-be dictator of the personnel
of the new board, but we have grave
doubts that they will fall In line with
the I tickle you, you tickle me' policy
of the past. Hence the objection to
them.
"I believe I may assure you that If we
have not the Indorsement of certain
members of the Trustees of the Cham
ber of Commerce in the removal of cer
tain members of the board, we believe
we have the indorsement of the people
as expressed by them in the popular up
heaval of last June.
"Permit me, in conclusion, dear sir, to
assure you that wWIa eoir tv mi.
, vice and Indorsement of the honorable
mem oers or your commercial body In a
purely commercial matter, such as the
building of a drydock, we seek only the
advice and dictation of our constituents,
the taxpayers, in the personnel of the
commission which is to Invest their
money. We believe that their sentiments
were expressed Jn no uncertain terms last
June, and we therefore bow to their dic
tation, and not to that of a select board
of which the most objectionable ring
member of I he Port of Portland Com
mission is an influential member.
"Since you have considered it best to
carry on this correspondence through The
Oregonian. I trust you will nardon mv
adoption of your method."
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.
Mr. and Mrs. XI. E. Harris Celebrate
Their Golden Wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Harris celebrated
their trolden weddincr vesterdriv at thiT-
I home, 560 Hoyt street. The aged
coupie were tendered the congratulations
or a nost or friends at a reception held
Jfrom 2 to 5 P. M. Mr. and Mrs. Harris
received the visitors In person, assisted
by their six daughters and two sons
Little Mlra Harris, their 8-year-old
grandchild, daughter of Mrs. Ala Harris.
or ban Francisco, received many con
gratulations upon being the only grand
child of the family.
The residence was tastefully decorated
with Oregon grape and evergreens, and
a profusion of cut flowers. In the par
lor where Mr. and Mrs. Harris received,
was displayed in golden letters the dates
1S51-130L In a nook banked with flow
ers in one of the parlors, an orchestra
played a number of selections, and In
the dining-room, decorated in gold. Miss
Sonnenfeldt and Miss Stock served, assist
ed by Miss Jacobs, Miss May and Miss
Pauline May. On the table was a pretty
wedding cake, its edges hung with 60
tiny wedding bells, while from Its cen
ter rose a small ladder the rungs of
which were lettered with the names of
past wedding anniversaries. At the top
of the ladder. In golden letters, was the
word "gold."
A pleasant feature of the reception was
a speech of congratulation by Jacob
Mayer, who extended to Mr. and Mrs.
Harris the congratulations of their
friends upon the 40th anniversary of
their marriage, and th hope that they
might pass many succeeding milestones
together. Mr. Mayer also extended con
gratulations on behalf of Mr. Harris fel
low members of the Masonic order. Mr.
Mayer, as vice-president of the Pacific
Coast Masonic Veterans' Association, and
president of the Oregon branch, then
announced that in consideration of the
valued sen-ices of Mr. Harris as a cit
izen and a Mason, in charity and in
benevolence, he had been made an hon
orary member of the Veterans' Associa
tion, and presented him with the badge
of membership. To these remarks Mr.
Harris responded with a few brief words
of thanks.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris received many
telegrams of congratulaUon from friends
all over the Coast and In the East, and
numerous golden presents. They have
lived in Oregon for 43 years, S3 of
which were passed in Corvallls, where
Mr. Harris was engaged in mercantile
business. For 10 years they have been
residents In Portland, since Mr. Harris'
retirement from active business. Mr.
Harris is now 74 years of age and his wife
69. Both have excellent health.
Funeral of Jfeal 5. Goodirln.
The funeral of Neal S. Goodwin, the
bright little son of Samuel P. Goodwin,
was held yesterday afternoon at Dunnlng's
undertaking parlors. Neal had been a
pupil in the Central School 'for a number
of years, and four of his schoolmates
C. L. Shaffer. N. F. Hays, AL Hoyt and
D. Drewery acted as pall-bearers. Sum
ner Relief Corps, No. 21, and the G. A.
R. post were represented at the funeral,
the father being a member of the latter.
Rev. G. W. Gue. of Centenary Metho
dist Church, conducted the services.
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SAVES MONEY TO COUNTY
EFFECT OP CONSOLIDATION OP
THREE OFFICES.
Office of County Clerk Created "With
Salnry Fixed at KSSOQ-a Year,
After July, 1002.
The bill consolidating the Multnomah
County offices of Clerk of the County
Court and Recorder of Conveyances, and
placing all of these duties, beginning
July, 1002. In the charge of a County
Clerk, fixes the salary of that official at
$2500 per year. The bill has passed the
House, as amended by the Multnomah
delegation. Three deputies are provided
for at a salary of 510) per month. These
are to serve as chief deputies, one each
In the Circuit Court, recording depart
ment and County Clerk's office. Five
other deputies, one of whom shall be an
efficient stenographer, are provided for at
a salary of 575 each per month, and ad
ditional deputies by order of the County
Court, whose compensation shall not ex
ceed 52 50 per day. Concerning the duties
of the office, the bill provides: "Each of
such deputies shall, before entering upon
the duties of his office, take the same
oath of office taken by his principal, and
such oath shall be Indorsed on the writ
ing by which he shall be appointed, and
shall be filed with the County Clerk and
be a public record. Each such deputy
shall be continuously employed In the dis
charge of his duties of his office for at
least eight hours of each Judicial day,
and may be directed and required to do
and perform any work or duty pertaining
to the office of the clerk, and either of
such deputies may be and serve as crier
of the Circuit or County Court for said
county If appointed crier by such court,
but no additional compensation shall be
allowed or paid to any such deputy for
serving as such crier. And it shall be the
duty of such clerk to so dispose, direct
and employ all deputies and additional
help in his office In such manner as to
complete the work thereof with -the least
practicable expense to his county."
The clerk is required to file a bond for
525,000 with two sureties.
At the present time there are In the
office of the Clerk of the County Court
one chief deputy, who receives 5150 per
month, and five other deputies, one of
whom receives 590, and others 5S0 or 585.
In the office of the Recorder of Convey
ances the chief deputy is paid 51500 per
year and five deputies or copyists about
570 each per month. The Clerk of the
Circuit Court has a chief deputy at 51SO0
per year, four deputies, being one In each
of the departments of the Circuit Court
at 5S0 each, an additional Journal clerk
in the equity department, and three gen
eral office deputies. The clerk of the Cir
cuit Court, Recorder and Clerk of the
County Court each receive 53500 per an
num. FRONT STREET IN A TURMOIL
ConimiBdlon Men Involved In a Dis
pute of Great Moment.
The employes In a block of commission
houses on Front street are deep in a
brain-wearying discussion. Neither poli
tics nor religion Is involved, nor has the
reform wave or Mrs. Nation anything to
do with the question under consideration,
which Is purely a philosophical one, and
has to do with specific gravity, hydraulics
and othen things. The principles involved
are much the same as are brought into
play when a man lifts himself by his
bootstraps, but their workings are not
so plainly visible. The question is: "If
a fish weighing 25 pounds is placed In a
tub or tank- partially filled with water so
that the fish can float comfortably, will
the tub and water weigh any more than
they did before the fish was added?" Of
course, every one who reads this is pre
pared to give a prompt answer, one way
or the other. If not, he should make up
his mind before venturing into the dis
trict where the discussion Is raging, where
a prompt answer to the question mny save
one's life. The disputants are -not even
ly divided, a majority favoring the theory
that the placing of the fish in the tub
of water will not increase the weight.
The question Is not a new one. as one
of the most elderly of the disputants,
whose hair and beard are tinged with
gray, says he was told when a boy by hla
father, that placing a fish in a tub of
water did not increase the weight, and
that he put implicit faith in the state
ment and has never questioned it. He
has never seen the statement disproved
and will continue to believe it till he has.
They who believe in the theory say It v
the air bladder of the fish which keeps it
afloat, and are willing to acknowledge
that if the fish were dead and lying on
the bottom of the tub. Its weight would
then be felt and would increase the weight
of the tub and water. Those on the other
side take a common-sense view of the
matter. They say that If a tub and the
water In It weigh 50 pounds, and a 25
pound fish is put in the water, the weight
of the whole would be 75 pounds. When
they are asked to prove this they have
no authority to offer only "common
sense," which, as some one has remark
ed, is about the most uncommon thing In
the world. None of them has seen the
experiment tried, for although live fish
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are found only near or In water, and
usually have scales with them, there la
rarely a tub handy, or no one thinks of
making the experiment. The persons who
believe the fish Is "self-supporting" dare
their opponents to furnish any proof to
tho contrary to bring on their encyclo
pedias or text-books to prove their asser
tion that the fish does Increase the weight
of the tub of water, but no such proof
is obtainable off-hand.
Some prompt action must be taken to
settle this question or half the commission-houses
on Front street will have
to close. It Is not always convenient
to get a live fish to experiment with,
but it will be remembered that a block of
wood will float in a tub of water, and
although it has no air bladder. It floats
higher than a live fish. It displaces Its
own weight of the water and sinks no
further. The fish probably does the same,
but by aid of Its air bladder and fins Is
able to move up or down, which the block
of wood cannot do. Perhaps some one
will furnish some authority that will set
.le the dispute. If not, the disputants
might test the matter with a block of
wood which, to make the test more con
vincing, might be shaped like a fish, but
nothing short of an actual test with a live
fish will satisfy some of the disputants,
who have the "fixed idea" and have it for
good.
DEBUT OF SHIRLEY COMPANY
Pleased Big: Home at Cordray's In
"The Country. Girl."
'The Country Girl," an old comedy In
a new dress, was presented at Cordray's
last night by the Shirley Company to a
house that filled every seat and crowded
the available standing room. It was the
first appearance of the company In Port
land, but it was cordially welcomed and
the applause, which was almost continu
ous, showed that It made a most favor
able impression. The play Is an entirely
legitimate comedy with lines that are
charming in their quaintness and a vein
of quiet humor that is a refreshing
change from the uproarious farces which
are so common now-a-days. The stately
figures of the men, clad in silk stockings
and knickerbockers, the odd, but charm
ing costumes of the women and the at
mosphere of powdered wigs and courtly
bows was In fact so much of an Innova
tion for a Sunday night audience that the
house was considerably surprised at first,
but soon caught the- spirit of the piece
and was not slow In expressing apprecia
tion. The story concerns the efforts of a
bachelor to keep the maiden to whom
he is betrothed from contact with the
great world, efforts which are utterly un
successful, for she not only sees a good
deal of life but falls in love with a
friend of her fiance, whom she finally
marries, having secured a release from
her engagement.
Miss Shirley In the part of Peggy, the
country girl, shows herself to be an act
ress of more than ordinary ability, the
Intelligence with which she Interpreted
her part and the life she threw Into the
comedy winning for her the friendship of
every one. Her pretty face and trim fig
ure are especially suited to such a char
acter, and her rapid changes of humor
from delighted expectancy to petulant
Impatience were artistic In the extreme.
Tho support is all that the play re
quires. Tom B. Loftus, as Moody, tho
crusty old bachelor, makes an excel
lent foil for Miss Shirley, and adds much
to the effect of a number of her best
scenes. George D. McQuarrle, as Bell
vllle. made a dashing gallant. C. L.
Ralston, as Sparkist, and William R. Ab
ram, as Harcourt, were sufficient, while
Miss Effle Bond was a good Lucy, and
Miss Marie Baker was a charming All
thea. In the second act little Vera Tllton
gave a very clever specialty.
"The Country Girl" will be repeated to
night and tomorrow night, and will be
followed by "Moths."
BIG DEMAND FOR HORSES.
Many Being; Bought for Logrslnsr
Camps and Seining; Ground.
The demand for work horses continues
good In Portland, and a number have
been brought to town and disposed of
within a week. Most of them are being
bought for logging camps and seining
grounds of Oregon, Washington and
British Columbia, though a good many
are intended for the Alaska trade.
Ex-Senator Matlpck, of Pendleton, who
Is buying for Dawson City, says a great
many horses are needed In that country,
as much heavy freighting is done in the
Upper Yukon, while many of the mines
require horses to haul the large amount
of wood needed. "This wood Is getting
farther off all the time," he said, "and so
the demand for draft horses is likely to
increase. The amount of firewood needed
in that country is very large, as thaw
ing machines are needed at many of the
mines, while In the town of Dawson
alone the consumption of wood is tre
mendous. A little saloon will consume
two cords a day during the long Winter,
and so the wood bill of a saloon alone
will run Into thousands of dollars a -year,
as wood Is -worth 525 a cord, laid down in
Dawson."
Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver
Pills? They are a positive cure for sick
headache and all the Ills produced by dis
ordered liver.
Tomorrow is
Ralston Day
At the "Food Fair" tomorrow the
Ralston Health Club will hold a re
ception from 10 A. M. to 5:30 P. M.,
and would be pleased to be honored
with the presence of all the residents
of Portland. They will serve many
dainty and tempting dishes. Including
Ralston Barley Souffle
Frorted Dates
Pate De Jambonrne
Cream De Grano . '
Farina Croquette
Salted Almonds
Serving will be done at small tables,
and all are cordially invited.
RED-HAIRED GIRLS BEST
EVERETT-STREET 3IA7f WANTED
ONE FOB, HOUSEWORK.
Advertisement Proved a Failure, for
Blonde Young Woman Kept
Arvay from the House.
WANTED A RED-HEADED GIRL. FOR
general housework. COO Everett street.
The publication of tho foregoing sorfe
what singular 'advertisement in the
"Want" column of The Oregonian tho
other day created excitement In the
neighborhood mentioned and aroused no
little curiosity In many other places.
Just why any one should specify the color
of the hair of a girl required for general
housework, and especially why a red
headed one. Instead of a red-haired one,
was wantad, seemed a strange thing to
everybody. Some thought the advertiser
was tho owner of a white horse and
therefore desired a girl with the shade
of hair mentioned. Others thought tho
family might be phlegmatic and needed
some lively, quick-tempered person
around to keep them stirred up and their
blood in circulation.
It is learned, however, that the family
had a red-haired girl employed for some
time and that she was a very good girl.
Her people lived over on the roof of the
peninsula somewhere near Portsmouth
and every time she went to visit them
she was made "seasick" by the cars, and
so finally she found a place near home
from, which she could visit her folks on
foot. Having hex good qualities In mind,
the man of the house advertised for an
other girl of the same brand. The exper
iment proved a flat failure. No girl whose
hair was even blonde would go within
blocks of the house. After about half
the housewives"wlthin walking distance
of No. 609 had called to inquire what
the advertisement meant, the unlucky ad
vertiser was called to the telephone In
his office and Informed of these facts,
and would probably have been told a lot
of other things, but at this point the
wire became red-hot and the 'phone
burned out.
It Is understood that E. W. Crlchton,
who Is fond of a Joke, has thoroughly
investigated this matter, and any one de
siring details probably can get the in from
him.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
"The Prisoner of Zcnda" Tonight
Sirs. Fluke Coming:.
Patriotism, fervent romance and viril
ity In action are the magnetic qualities
of "The Prisoner of Zenda," which opens
at the Marquam Grand tonight, continu
ing Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Feb
ruary 19 and 20. It Is a drama that ap
peals to the heart with overwhelming
eloquence.
It should be scarcely necessary to out
line the story of "The Prisoner of Zen
da." Those who are not familiar with It
will comprehend the fertile field It offers
for rare dramatic effects when Informed
that the hero Is a young Englishman who,
by reason of his perfect resemblance to
the rightful heir to the throne of Rura
tanla, a mythical European realm, Is
crowned in his place in order to prevent
the kingdom from falling Into the hands
ot a dangerous enemy. The real King Is
drugged by the conspirator and thereby
unable to be present at the coronation.
He Is afterwards thrown Into a dun
geon to die, but Is finally rescued by
the pseudo King and restored to his
rights. In addition to this romantic at
mosphere there Is a delightfully con
ceived love story permeating the entire
composition which always appeals to the
finer element of human nature. Never
In the history of the play has it been
presented by a more evenly-balanced com
pany than now, when every member has
been engaged specially for his or her In
dividual capability to sustain the char
acter entrusted to their care. Vaughan
Glaser and Ruth Aldnards are entrusted
with Rassendyll and Flavla, and both
have been received with enthusiastic fa
vor. The scenery, effects and costumes
are said to be superb.
Sale of Seats for Mrs. FIslce.
The sale of seats for Mrs. Fiske's en
gagement at the Marquam Grand, Thurs
day and Friday nights, February 21 and
22, in "Becky Sharp," Saturday night,
in "Tess of the D'UrbervllIes," will open
tomorrow, Tuesday, morning at 10 o'clock.
The great scene of the Duchess of
Richmond's ball in "Becky Sharp" Is so
fully peopled that In comparison the other
scenes of the play naturally attract less
attention, yet the other scenes are in
line with that historic accuracy that
characterizes the modern stage production
of the first class. At the time in which
the first act moves the Queen Anne style
was very popular In England, and the
interior of Miss Crawley's house repre
sented In "Becky Sharp" Is a faithful
representation of the drawing-room of
that period.
The scene of the ambitious domicile of
Becky and Rawdon Crawley in Mayfalr
is in the Adams style, an English version
of the contemporary fashion of the French
Empire, though more ornate than the
French. These details, faithful to the
most artistic effort of these days in the
theater, are lost to general view when
tbey are employed as they are In Mrs.
Fiske's play, owing to the more popular
Interest that attaches to the play Itself
as it Is acted by Mrs. FIske and her
admirable company.
For the Entire Northwest.
La Grande Journal.
- The opportunity of the Northwest for
which it has been waiting, but for which
until now it has not been ready. Is the
Lewis and Clark Exposition, at Portland,
In 1905. The new Northwest can more
thoroughly advertise Itself in this way
than in any other that presents Itself.
The section does not necessarily need ad
vertising, but because of the very new
ness the' advantages are less known
than those of any other section of similar
size in the United States, and no more
direct method of presenting them to the
world could be found than this, exposi
tion. Such fairs have in the last decade
or two become quite common, but not so
5tore News in Brief
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Latest styles of Men's Golf Shirts.
Boys' Spring Clothing handsome styles.
Last week of the great "Food Fair."
100 bargains in fine Groceries.
Magnificent Grenadines in exclusive dress patterns.
Cheney Bros, famous Foulard Silks.
Russian and Arabian Laces in superb variety.
Spring styles in Ladies' Shoes and Oxfords ready.
Handsome new Ornaments for the hair.
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common as to be of questioned benefit to
the place in which they were held or not
to serve as great means of education to
the general public. Portland by this
means would become more generally
known as a great city of the Northwest,
and tho thousands by this Incentive and
that of cheap fares, who would be Induced
to spend a Summer wandering over our
plains and mountains, would discover that
here is a country whose wealth they had
not before dreamed of. Besides, as this
is to be no mean country fair, but a
pageant of products, the heaped-up pro
fusion gathered from our hills and val
leys would Impress the stupendous pro
ductivity of our soils, as well as the other
resources for which the great Northwest
is destined to become famous.
The states which would share most di
rectly in the responsibility of the exposi
tion are Oregon, Washington, Idaho and
Montana, and Portland is unquestlonably
the city to be honored by its presence. On
this point there is not likely to be any
difference of opinion, and no jealousy will
be engendered. The entire Northwest
will unite to secure the success of an In
stitution In whoso benefits all will share
alike.
EAST SIDE NEWS.
Rev. George W. Hill Lectures on
Mlrslons in Asia.
Rev. George W. Hill, formerly a mis
sionary to China and Japan, delivered a
lecture at the morning service at Second
Baptist Church. East Seventh and East
Ankeny streets, yesterday on the "Pro
gress of Missions in China and Japan."
Mr. Hill was pastor of the Second
Church two years. Ten years ago he left
Portland for the Orient. He traced the
spread of Christianity In Japan, setting
forth the difficulties encountered. After
this review Mr. Hill said that the Jap
anese people have made wonderful
progress in all lines, educational and ma
terial, as the result of the admission of
the light of Christianity. They have
come to realize the advantages of for
eign methods and ideas. Mr. Hill point
ed to the fine public school system that
has been developed in Japan, which
equals In many respects that of tho
United States, as one of the results of
missionary work. Men In high position
became Interested In the Christian relig
ion, and toleration continued until Japan
Is practically a free country to Christi
anity. The greatness of Japan was seen,
said Mr. Hill, In the war with China.
The speaker then took up missionary
work in China, which he declared had
gone steadily forward in spite of tho
prejudice against foreigners. In closing,
the speaker said the field for missionary
work In China and Japan is very invit
ing and worth all the sacrifices that can
be made in carrying the gospel there
and all the sacrifices that had been made
in the past.
Images of Baboons.
At a meeting of the Archaeology Society
of Falrview, an address was read in which
it was said that stone images of baboon
heads and faces had been found in Ore
gon. One Is In the cabinet of the Raf
fety Bros., and the other is owned by
James Steel. Professor Condon, of the
State University, was asked his opinion
how these Images came to Oregon. He
said: "In brief answer to your inquiry
regarding baboon face3 carved in stone
In Oregon I would say: The one I have Is
a well-carved outline of a gorilla head.
The explanation I give of Its origin Is this.
I suppose a Malay vessel having a wood
en gorilla head figurehead to have become
disabled In the Japan current and to have
drifted to our American coast and have
been wrecked. Our Indians would greedily
disengage this head from the wreck and
copies of it would soon be sought and
prized. This head of mine has two small
mortar cavities carved into it; one of
these" is on the forehead and the other on
the nose. I suppose our Indians added
these to the original effigy as places in
which they might grind up and mix medi
cine, for such was the use to which Indian
doctors put these small mortars."
Want a Ne-nr Schoolhouse.
Residents of Woodlawn aro circulating
a petition asking the board of directors to
build a new schoolhouse in that part of
the district. Evidently their needs for
additional facilities are pressing, as the
building used Is overcrowded. Two out
side rooms are rented for those who can
not be accommodated in the main build
ing. The people of North Alblna are ask
ing for a schoolhouse and probably the di
rectors may see their way clear to move
the unoccupied Multnomah schoolhouse to
North Albino.
Will Elect Two Director.
Mount Tabor school district No. 5 will
next month elect two directors, one to
succeed H. B. Adams, present chairman,
and one in place of L. F. Normandln. who
was elected to fill tho unexpired term, of
Director Craw, resigned. Mr. Adams Is
from the west end of the district, and
the people there will no doubt insist upon
being represented on the board. Mr. Nor
mandln Is from the central section.
Had a. Narrow Escape.
The son of George Parish,- of 372 East
Eighth street, dropped a lighted lamp the
other evening. While carrying the lamp
he fell unconscious to the floor. Mrs.
Parish came Into the room In time to pre
vent the oU from taking fire.
East Side Notes.
Mrs. Palmer, wife of Rev. Ray Palmer,
Is 111 at ner home. East Twenty-eighth and
East Ankeny streets.
Mrs. Annie S. Trowbridge, wife of John
S. Trowbridge, died at her home, 1094 East
Yamhill street, February 16. She was 33
years old. v
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Coburn,
widow of James Coburn, was held yester
day afternoon from Dunnlng's undertak
ing chapel. Lone Fir cemetery was the
place of Interment. Mrs. Coburn was 79
years and 4 months old. She lived at
Russellvllle 10 yeara and' In Portland
about 9 years. She died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Hendricks, Al
blna. Dr. Wise, room 614, The Dekum.
CARD OF THANKS.
The undersigned desires to thank the
many friends for their sympathy and aid
during the sickness and death of his little
son, Neal. SAMUEL P. GOODWIN.
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SPRING BUILDING WORK
ARCHITECTS MAKING PLANS FOR,
MANY DWELLINGS.
Contracts Held Uncle because o
Probable Advances In the
Wages of Labor.
Although considerable building has been
carried on all Winter in Portland, con
tractors expect increased activity when
the weather settles. Architects are busy
with plans for dwellings, but contracts
are not being awarded. There are some
signs of an advance In the wages of car
penters, who now receive 52 50 per day
of eight hours. This item becomes a fac
tor when estimates of material and labor
are made. Painters have already notified
their employers that they will expect ?3
per day of eight hours after April L They
now receive 52 50 per day.
A prominent contractor said yesterday
that the unsettled condition of the labor
market keeps him from bidding on work
that would extend far into the Summer, as
E0 cents on an eight-hour day would make
considerable difference. "Last year," ho
said, "contractors lost money through tho
advance in wages and shortening o
hours, although the men had given their
employers to understand that the new
scale would not be demanded on old con
tracts. Builders who had new work,
however, needed men, and so offered tho
advance to mechanics who were employed
on the old contracts. The men were prob
ably justified In doing the best they could
for themselves and families, but the loss
fell quite heavily on some contractors,
who will be compelled to stand the ad
vance." LAWYER FOLEY HOME.
Pealcy Landlords Shut Off His View
f Ireland's Scenery.
Lawyer " '1111am. Foley returned Sat
urday evening from an extended tour of
Europe. Describing his trip yesterday, he
said: "My tour was Interesting and in
structive. I travoled through Ireland,
Scotland, England, France, Italy, Switz
erland, Germany and Belgium. Ireland,
Scotland and Switzerland have the great
est variety of natural scenery. The Lakes
of Klllarney aro gems of Irish scenery.
They and their surroundings aro blessed
by Nature with wonderful beauty and at
tractiveness, but they are cursed by the
selfishness of a typical old landlord. This
fellow not only owns the lakes and every
thing for miles around, but he actually
seems to own the people as well. Tho
great enclosures, extending for miles
around' what he calls his 'demesne.' aro
a great nuisance, shutting out many grand
views from tho public.
"While in Rome I had tho pleasure of
seeing hl3 holiness, Pope Leo XIII, and
of attending the grand and solemn cere
mony of closing the sacred door, at which
the pope officiated. The pope, though very
old and feeble, possesses a powerful voice.
"While Europe is a pleasant country to
visit, on account of its many ancient mon.
uments, It does not seem to bo very pros
perous. Everywhere you go you find mul
titudes of soldiers. In fact, preparing for
war seems to be the ambition of the peo
ple. Besides, there seems to be too. great
a disparity between the rich and the poor.
Belgium and Switzerland seemed to mo
to be the most progressive countries In
Europe. In the former kingdom, all rail
roads are owned and controlled by the
government. So far as I can perceive,
America is far ahead of Europe in every
thing modern, such as railroads, street
cars, telephones and the like. Tho
churches, cemeteries, museums and pic
ture galleries of Europe are marvels of
artistic beauty. London Is the largest
city in Europe. Paris the most modern and
fashionable, Rome the most historical,
and Venice the most unique."
WHAT SHALL WE HAVE FOR DES
SERT? This question arises In tho family every day.
It us answer It today. Try Jell-O. a de
licious and healthful dessert. Prepared in two
minutes. No boiling! no baking! simply add
boiling water and set to cool. Flavors:
Lemon, Orange. Raspberry and Strawberry.
Get a package at your grocer's today. 10c
Unpledged for Senator.
Because one or more members of
the Multnomah delegation to the Leg
islature, elected on the Citizens ticket,
arc voting for Mr. Corbett- for Sena
tor, they have been charged with un
faithfulness to pledges. Now the fact
is that all the candidates on the Citi
zens ticket were specifically unple"d
as to United States Senator, in-pUe
words:
Wo accept the nominations tendered ua
upon the "Citizens Ticket" without having
expressed or having been asked our pref
erence for any candidate for the United
States Senate. We most solemnly avow
that we are entirely unpledged for any
candidate for that important position, and
we each promise that we will, if elected,
exercise our best judgment as to whom
we will support; and, being uninfluenced
by any selfish consideration, will, when
tie time comes, vote for such person as in
cur individual opinions is best fitted to
reptesent the interests of the State o
Oregon In the Senate of the United States.
(Signed)
R. D. Inman,
Andrew C. Smith,
Alex Sweek,
H. A. Smith,
G. W. Holcomb,
D. M. Watson,
F. P. Mays,
J. E. Hunt.
John Driscoll,
J. J. Shipley,
Louis H. Tarpley,
G. M. Orton.
A. J. Knott.
Otto Schumann,
C. W. Nottingham. M. E. Thompson,
F. A. Heitkemper, J. T. Milner.
The question is for each member of
the delegation to decide whether he is
voting, as he pledged himself, "for
such person as in our individual opin
ions is best fitted to represent the in
terests of the State of Oregoa in the
Senate of the United States."