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THE MORNING OEEGONTAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1901. WANT ROAD SOLD OUT O'REILLY'S SUIT AGAIXST THE CO LUMBIA SOUTHERX. FraHd on 7art of Those Now In Con trol of the Property In Allcgred Hearing: in ProgreM. C. B. S. "Wood and Judge Thomas O'Day completed the opening address In the case of Altschul et al. vs. the Columbia South ern Railway Company et al., Wednesday evening. Messrs. Snow and McCamant oc cupied all day yesterday In arguing the defendants' side of the case and will con clude early this morning. Messrs. Wood and O'Day -will then begin their closing argument for plaintiff and will conclude when they'get through. Mr. "Wood said that upon a showing made to Mr. Altschul and Mr. Rambaut hey became Interested In Mr. O'Reilly ana the Columbia Southern and took $3,000 ybares each of O'Reilly's stock by assignment rom him and demanded a transfer on the books of the company, which was refused.for the reason that all of O'Reilly's stock was attached In a suit In the State Court .brought by the company against O'Reilly for an assess ment of about $15,000 on unpaid subscrip tion. The plaintiffs, Altschul and Ram baut, then suel to compel the transfer on the books and Issuance to them of certificates, claiming that all of the stock was fully paid and non-asseasable. Mr. Wood showed that the first capitalization was 1000 shares of $100 each and on the fame day that this stock was issued, April 22, 197. by resolution of the board of directors, a deed for right of way was taken by the company from E. E. Lytle and J. M. Murchle. the original subscrib crs. Mr. Wood said that usually the first thing done In organizing modern corpora tions was to give the stock a paid-up character in some way and that this transfer of the right of way simultaneous with the issue of the stock, showed such Intention in this case. eH referred to the fact that the ledger of the company from September 30. 1S97, to December, 1900, 6howed the original capital stock as paid for by right of way at $100,000 valuation; also that when in January. 1S9S, they came to Increase the capital stock they paid for it in the same way, that is by turning in to the company right of way at a valuation equal to the new Issue. He said Mr. Lytle and Mr. Murchle had both filed affidavits saying they did not Intend to pay up the first Issue by deed cf right of way, but their affidavits were against the natural probabilities; that yery statement put out by the company ia tne sworn reports to tne interstate f ommerce Commission and the Railroad Commissioners of Oregon, showed -that japltal stock -was fully paid up by right of way and station grounds. Mr. Wood said that the assessment was a fraud and would never have been thought of but for the fact that O'Reilly had brought a suit against E. E. Lytle and the other directors. This suit, Mr. Wood explained, was to compel E. E. Lytle, who owns nearly two-thirds of the stock of the company, to account for certain proceeds on the bond sales of the Columbia Southern to the O R. & N. Co. E. E. Lytle. as president of the company, had secured right of way deeds on the natural route of the Columbia Southern frotn Moro, Its then terminus, to Shaniko, Its present terminus, a distance of 43 miles. These deeds he took In his own name at a cost of about $3000, and over a route surveyed by the engineers of the Columbia South ern. Then ,as president of the company, he turned down a contract with Archie Mason, a contractor, because he could not give bonds. Thissame contract was, how ever jjsut-4AVa JbjTcct by having Mason contract with Hammond, chief engineer of the Columbia Southern, and the Colum bia Southern contracted with Its own chief engineer for the construction of this Shaniko extension for a lump sum of 59000 a mile. Hammond to furnish right of way Mr. Wood emphasized the fact that $9000 per mile, the price of the Hammond contract, was precisely the figures of the bond sale, and that Mr. Lytle held the right of wa which Hammond had con tracted to furnish, and that Mr. Lytle stepped out of the presidency and direc tory In order to convey the right of way to the company. And the claim is that for the right of way ostensibly sold to the company through Hammond, Mr. Lytle pocketed the difference between the actual cost of construction and material and the bond sale, which, as nearly as can be made out from the books. Is about $90,000. The price named In the deeds from Lytle to the company Is $130,000. Mr. Wood's theory was that the difference be tween this price named in the deed and the cash Mr. Lytle Is alleged to have re ceived, or the difference between $130,000 and $90,000. has been carried to Mr. Lytle's credit on the books of the com pany and used to liquidate Mr. Lytle's own assessment, still leaving a large bal ance due Mr. Lytle on the books, and Mr. Wood said that by reason of these absorptions of capital, the excess of bond ed debt over value of assets, the necessity existing for an assessment, the small sum in bank, and the character of the people In charge of the corporation, the property was being wasted and the cor poration was threatened with Insolvency. He also claimed Lytle was paying him self too high a salary for a little road, and that he could do as he pleased with the board of directors, who are himself, his wife, his brother, and two friends. v He claims no relief can be expected while the Lytle people are In power. That fcjuce j Keiuy Degan nis sun tney nave retaliated with various persecutions and jat a receiver ought to be appointed to nt 'urther fraud (a further assess- belng threatened), and to sell out Lytle and O'Reilly, so as to close the nslons with Justice to all parties. IFIC IMPROVEMENT COMPAXY. sold to Harrlman Syndicate fatns of Southern Pacific. T FRANCISCO. Feb. 2S. Georrre Crocker, president of the Pacific Improve ment Company, has returned here from the Ea6t He says that the company Is not going to wind up its affairs and go out of business, unless a very tempting offer Is made. He confirms the sale by the company of Its Oakland street rail way system to the Oakland Transit Com pany. No negotiations are going on for the sale to the Southern Pacific of any of the company's realty in this city, and county, or of Its land In other counties, .or any of Its hotels. The company's mines and collieries are' still supplying coal to the railroad. The Mexican International Railroad and tLc Guatemalan Certtral are assets of the Pacific Improvement Company. He does f ct know that the Southern Pacific wants to buy these roads, botn or which he says ire for sale. ocording to Mr. Crocker, the Harriman sjjbiicate did not purchase a majority of thSouthern Pacific stock. He says it I ou ht two-fifths, or SOO.poo shares, which represented the holdings of the Hunting tons and Spejers. He does not doubt but the syndicate can easily control enough stock by proxy to obtain a work ing majority. Mr. Crocker has become the principal owner of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad. STARTED FOR REPUBLIC Construction of the Great Northern Branch Han Bcnn. SPOKANE, Wash.. Feb. 2S. A special to the Chronicle from Nelson, Wash., says: "James J. Hill has started to grade his Tailroad from Marcus to Republic, giv ing that mining district an outlet by way of Spokane. The first work Is being done near Cascade ity on the United States r.de. A largexcorps of engineers arrived "S Grand Forks yesterday and last night several carloads of grading machinery ar rived there. Everybody along the route Is jubilant." COLONIST RATE CUT. Union Pnclflc Bound to 'Get More of the BunlnCMs. CHICAGO. Feb. 2S. The Union Pacific announced today its intention of making a colonist rate of $25 from Missouri River points to North Pacific Coast points. This rate, already enjoyed by Chicago via St. Paul, will be effective until April L and Is of Importance chiefly to Missouri and Iowa points. Combination In the Southwest. BOSTON, Feb. 2S. An agreement has been signed by a majority of interests of the Kansas City & Fort Scott, and of the Kansas. City, Mempnis & Birming ham Railroads to sell the roads to in vestors who are interested In the St. Louis & San Francisco. The St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad has had no part In the transaction, and none of its securities are to be furnished in payment for the property acquired. The sale la to be made on the following basis: Kansas City & Fort Scott preferred stockholders are to receive $150 in cash; common stockholders. $75 In cash and 25 per cent In securities; Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham stockholders, $50 in cash; Income bondholders, 5 per cent second mortgage bonds, redeemable at 95. It Is understood, however, that the chance of the Income bonds Is not obllga atory. Nathaniel Thayer rill remain as chairman of the board of directors; Mr. Merriam will continue as treasurer, and Mr. Wlnchell as president. The general offices .will remain in Boston. Pennsylvania MlLenge. PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2S.-Chlef Engi neer Brown has made public his report on the mileage of the Pennsylvania Railway, for the year ending December 3L The total mileage of the company is 20,413; 5769 miles east of Pittsburg, and Erie and 4G54 miles west of Pittsburg. The Penn sylvania system comprises a total track age of 1S.C03 miles. During the year there was an increase of S72 miles of new track on lines east of Pittsburg. St. Paul to Issue More Stock. NEW YORK. Feb. 2S. A Wall-street news bureau says that the directors of the Chicago, Milwaukee & SL Paul Railway Company have decided to issue 10 per cent additional capital stock at par to stock holders of record. March 1L Railroad Notes. All the Japanese engine wipers employed by the Great Northern at Interbay, Leav enworth and Skykomlsh have been re moved and their places filled by white men. Owing to the increased business of the Everett & Monte Cristo Railroad, the company will build an Independent station at Snohomish, Wash. Hitherto it has been using the Seattle & International station. MORE MONEY FOR MILLS. Gift of $200,000 to the Seminary $500,000 Is Asked For. A.t a meeting of the board of trustees of Mills College, held January 28, 1901, Mrs. Susan L. Mills, widow of the late Dr. Cyrus T. Mills, and with him founder and now president of the college, trans ferred to the said board of trustees b7 deed of conveyance certain real proper ties which although not Income-paying properties at present, have the value of $200,000. Mrs. Mills authorized the board to administer these properties for all time to come In the interest of Mills College. This generous gift, in addition to their prior conveyance of the grounds, build ings, library, eta, known as Mills Col lege and Seminary, and valued at $250,000, place Dr. and Mrs. Mills in the ranks of the foremost and most generous bene factors in the cause of education on the Pacific Coast. They have virtually given their entire property to the cause, but what is moro than money, they have given the best of their lives; Dr. Mills, until his death In 18S4. 20 years, and Mrs. Mills still contin uing In the work, over 30 years, making more than 50 years of constant, personal j service. They have also given, from their own means to over 100 worthy but needy ' young women, an education at Mills College and Seminary. Mills College Is conducted under a charter granted by the State of California; It is a public institution, consecrated and dedicated to the young women of Cali fornia and the world. For its proper equipment at least $500, 000 more is needed, the board of trustees is appealing to the men and women Inter- j.r.ford, PKofi- " " "srs Portland. -l -"" " BSsasBsaBBsMMssassaBaBssBsasBBMSBBaaBaBsasBSsssBBS9SflSBBaassB9SsaBsa The big1 Dutch steamship Wllhelmlna started seaward catcrday afternoon with the largest cargo of wheat that ever left this port. She carried 214.838 bushels of wheat, valued at $125,704. Sho was draw ins 25 feci of water, and Pilot Pope, who took her out, expressed confi dence of his ability to land her la Astoria without difficulty. The Wilhelmlna was dispatched by Epplnger & Co.. and goes to SL Vincent for orders. The first steamer of the eeason. the Chins Wo, wa also dispatched by Epplnger, and arrived at St. Vincent February 27, after a very fast passage ot 54 days from this port. The "Wllholmlna wai In port less than a week, and two holl'days, Washington's birth day and Sunday, cat the actual time for working down to a little over four days. While the Wllhelmlna Is over 200 tons net register smaller than the mammoth Teenkal, which loaded at this port three years ago, she 1b a much better carrier, as she has aboard 13,000 bush els more than waa carried by the China Mutual liner. ested In the education of young women, to supplement and carry forward the work so well begun by Dr. and Mrs. Mills. Out of the 1Voodn. San Francisco Chronicle. Oregon got out of the woods and finally elected a United States Senator, but the feat seems to be as difficult of accom plishment in Nebraska as the choice of a President. "WHAT SHALL. WE HAVE FOR DES SERT? This question arises In the family every day. Let us answer It today. Try Jell-O, a de licious and healthful dessert. Prepared In two minutes. No bolllnc! no baking! simply add boiling water and set to cool. Flavors: Lemon. Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. Get a package at our grocer's today. 10c William P. Rhoads Is making prepara tions to establish a sawmill and planer on Stukel Mountain- sir mtta (rom Merrill. FOR. THE CHAMPIONSHIP LIGHTWEIGHT WRESTLERS "WILL CONTEST TONIGHT. Greenland of Mnltnomnh and Brnoa of the Srn Francisco Olympics Stars of the Evening. Tho lightweight amateur wrestling championship of the Pacific Coast .will bo decided this evening at the Multnomah Club, In the bouts between Herbert Green land, the Multnomah representative, and George W. Braun, of the Olympic Club, of San Francisco. Since Bud Smith's re tirement from the wrestling field, great Interest has been taken In the question of his successor, and to settle the Issue the Olympic and Multnomah Clubs decided to pit their two best lightweights against each other. Greenland's record of victo ries is well known, and In every match that he has contested he has given a fast, scientific exhibition of the sport. Smith's retirement has left him unquestionably at the head of the wrestlers of the Pacific George W. Braun. Northwest. For this evening's match Joe Acton, the Multnoman Club's wrest ling Instructor, says Greenland is "fine as a fiddle," and ready to contest with any man of his weight. He will go on the mat weighing 135 pounds. George W. Braun, who represents the Olympic Club in the match with Green land, was chosen In a try-out In which all the lightweight wrestlers of the Olym pic Club were eligible. In 40 minutes he threw all six of his competitors, and won the right to make the trip, over which there had been great Interest, and a keen rivalry aroused. Braun began his wrest ling career four years ago, and for eight months has been under the guidance of Instructor George Mlehllng, of the Olym pic Club. His most notable achievement was four months- ago, In a contest with Max Wiley, the champion amateur wrest ler of the United States, who defeated Ed C. Johnson, of the Multnomah Club, re cently. Wiley undertook to throw Braun v & .,tBste.. AP?a$mf5mStrf 1 mm0mi JBffl3ySHssBllPMHi 9HfurfBi3sssBI nEss&PIBH fiHstt&iaiiiEssss&3K5!aFi DUTCH STEAMSHIP WILHELMINA. in 40 minutes, and was completely baffled In his undertaking. The fast, lithe Olym pic Club man eluded Wllej' ever' time the latter had secured a good opening. Braun is also a track athlete, and has won a number of medals for his club In the quarter, half and mile. He was to have been a member of the recent Olympic cross-country team, buc was unable' to compete on account of his training for this match. "How am I feeling? Well, feel like a bird," said Braun last evening. "I weigh 134 pounds and will weigh 135 by the time I go on the mat. There Is no danger of my losing the advantage of an extra pound. My training for this match has been to build up my Btrength, as my ordl nary wrestling weight Is considerably less than 135 pounds. John Hammersmith, leader of the Olympic Club, Insisted that we come up so as to rest up for two dajs. and the result is both Cornell and I are in excellent condition. We have been royally treated and anticipate two even ings of good sport. The Multnomah Club has been liberal, too. in hanging up two beautiful medals. Our chances? Well, we didn't travel 750 miles for nothing." As a preliminary to tho main event this evening J. C. Kahn and A. W. Philpot. two of Joe Acton's proteges, will wrestle for the feather-weight championship of the Multnomah Club. Both are fast and clever, and an Interesting match Is ex pected. Bud Smith, of Vancouver, the well known wrestler, and champion of the Pa cific Northwest, will referee both events. Both contests are catch-as-catch-can, best two out of three, with a 30 minutes' time limit, and a stipulation that there must be a decision In each contest. The matches will be called at the club at S:15 P. M. Next Tuesday evening Braun's compan ion, R. B. Cornell, the well-known middle weight wrestler of the Olympic Club, and the champion rough-water swimmer of the Pacific Coast, will meet Ed C. John son, champion mlddle-weignt of the Mult nomah Club. Alex DeFrance and Vic O'Conner will also furnish a lively con test for the light-weight championship of the Multnomah Club. Since the Olym pic Club Is to hold a Spring wrestling tournament, to which the Multnomah Club has been Invited to send feather-weight, lightweight and middle-weight represen tatives, great interest is being taken in these contests by the club's wrestlers. A swimming exhibition, at which Cham pion Cornell, Braun and Instructor Mur ray, of the Club, will take part, has been arranged for the latter part of this week. BOARD OF TRADE. Aanual Report Shows a Great Deal of Progress. Francis I. McKenna, of the committee on manufacturing, yesterday submitted to tho Board of Trade the annual report of the committee, which was accepted and filed. Among other things the report said: "Cone Bros, sawmill Is now In operation and giving employment to a considerable number of men. A box, basket and ve-nperlnsr- factory from Ogden. Utah, has procured a location and will soon com mence to construct its pianu ai w. cut veneering from Oriental and native hard woods, and will also make fruit baskest, berry boxes and tool handles." The report cited that a site for a smelter had been purchased and It was promised that actual construction of a smelter would begin within 90 days. "The woolen mill to which the com mittee has given considerable time Is being financed byHartman, Thompson & Powers. We are given assurance that they will succeed. "Your committee has been Informed by New York correspondence that money can be obtained there for a sugar refinery to be built In this city. Mr. Wheelwright has It In charge, and says local capital can be obtained In abundance, if it Is found to be a practicable enterprise. "A largo manufacturing concern from Minneapolis has a site and expects to commence the construction of its plant within 90 days. It will Invest $250,000 In the enterprise, and give employment to 150 people. The name cannot be made public at this time." President Connell said at a meeting of the Oriental Fair committee It had been deemed best to send representatives to the Legislatures of Washington, Idaho, Montana and Utah to advocate the Inter ests of the fair. The railroad had agreed to give transportation, but. the hotel bills of the representatives must be provided for, and the Manufacturers' Association had agreed to pay one-third. Chamber of Commerce members had spoken favorably , of paying one-third, and It was deemed proper for tne Board ot xraae to Dear Its part. The entire expense was esti mated at $100. An appropriation of $35 was made as the Board of Trade's share. W. S. Dunlway was mentioned as thu representative to go to Boise and Salt Lake City, and Angus McQueen, the min ing man, for Helena. A proposition of O. H. Ballou for a bonus of $3000 for the establishment of a high-class conservatory of music in Portland was referred to W. M. Killings worth. A message was ordered sent to the Governor favoring the Port of Portland bill now before him. COMING ATTRACTIONS. "A Lady of Quality" Tonight. "A Lady of Quality" will be presented at the Morquam Grand tonight and to morrow afternoon by Eugenie Blair, who has neither spared time nor expense upon this great production, which opened in New York this season. She will also pre sent "Carmen," one of the greatest tragic love stories ever written, on Saturday night. In both plays Miss Blair will make a display of handsome and costly gowns, and the productions will be given with a degree of elaborateness seldom, if ever before, witnessed. n. II. Karl at the Metropolitan. H. H. Earl, who plays the leading com edy roles with the "Between Two Hearts" Company, Is known to theater goers the length and breadth of the Pa cific Coast. His greatest successes have been In parts where natural comedy and humor and pathos are Intermingled. In such a part he Is now playing, that of Wesley Chumley In "Between Two Hearts." The piece selected by Manager Nelgren to exploit Mr. Earl and the sup porting players furnish ample scope for his talents. The company will be at the Metropolitan Theater all next week, be ginning Sunday. "La Belle Marie." The Shirley Company will Inaugurate its Our Multnom HAT Made to our special order by one of the best manu facturers in the United States, and guaranteed by us to be The Be Sam'I The Reliable Popular-Priced return engagement at Cordray's Sunday evening with an elaborate production of Hal Reld's masterpiece. "La Belle Marie." a powerful story of New England and Parisian life. Interspersed with bright comedy and deep pathos, and uniting all the strongest dramatic elements In Its construction. The action of the piece deals with the adventures of Jean Ingleslde, a pretty and Innocent girl, who becomes the victim of man's perfidy, only to rise at last triumphant over her enemies. In the hands of Miss Shirley and her clever and versatile company, the play Is said to receive a masterly production. "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The advance sales of seats will open this morning at 10 o'clock for the foremost legitimate organization of this country, the Louis James and Kathryn Kidder combination, which will be seen at the Marquam Grand Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. March A. 6 and 6, In a bl grevival of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a production that Is not only a novelty among current offerings on the American stage, but a novelty among the works of 'Shakespeare. The whole cast is said to be one of unusual fitness and competence, from the nobility to the fairies. The play was re hearsed weeks before It was offered to the public, for It requires all the precision of an opera, the spectacular effects of an extravaganza, and the serious purpose of a drama. The supporting company Is a powerful one and Includes some of the most prominent players on the American stage. A large ballet and trained chorus Is carried by the organization. The com pany numbers 41 people. Wednesday matinee and Thursday even ing "Richard III" will be presented. CATHEDRAL CLASS. Will Join With Woman'! Club In DIscnsslnK Art and Travel. The Cathedral Class studies Inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Edgar P. Hill three years ago has met with much favor. The col lection of stereoptlcon slides placed at the disposal of tho class perhaps cannot be equaled In the United States. It num bers some 30,000; and almost any topic In art, history or travel can be superbly Il lustrated. Tho first season of Its existence, the Cathedral Class took up the study of the great European cathedrals, and some of the brightest writers In the city occupied a portion of the time each evening, In considering some theme of allied In terest. Last year some of the European cities of special artistic or historical in terest were taken up and large audiences expressed their high appreciation of the conscientious preparation of the lec tures. The Tissot evening, which closed the course, drew an audience which packed the church to the doors. This year, the general topic is: "Art and Travel." Those who are to take part are peculiarly fitted for the tasks as signed them. By reason of special study or travel they have made themselves ac quainted with the themes to be consid ered. The art department of the Woman's Club, had desired to make a study of that most fascinating school of English paint ers, the prc-Raphaelltes. Such men as Holman Hunt and Burne-Jones have ex erted a marvelous Influence on the art world and their pictures have a myste rious charm which It Is difficult to ana lyze. Dr. Hill was requested to corres pond with Professor Farrar. of Chicago, to see If he had sufficient slides to illus trate the work of the pre-Raphaelltes. It was found that all of the school were fully represented In the collection. Tho Woman's Club were pleased to ac cept the cordial Invitation to Join forces with the Cathedral Class in order that the public might share the pleasure and profit of their study. To them has been given the honor of opening the course, which will begin next Tuesday evening. Those who will take part are: Mrs. Rlnaldo Bingham, Mrs. Grace Watt Ross. Mrs. Julia Marquam and Mrs. Alma A. Rogers. Dr. Hill has been asked to read the papers. Members of the "Woman's Club are expected to attend In a body. PERSONAL MENTION. C. C. Murton, of McMlnnvllle, Is spend ing a few days In the city. C. Feldenhelmer, of A. & C. Felden helmer. jewelers, has returned from his Eastern trip. D. C. Pelton. Mayor of Sheboygan, Wis., a prominent lumberman of the region. Is at the Imperial. John Arthur, a well-known mining man in Washington, who has been visiting friends here during the past month, leaves for Tacoma today. NEW YORK. Feb. 2S. Northwestern people registered at New York hotels to day as follows: From Portland H. Tandenberger, at the Belvedere: N. Hughes and wife, at the Grand Union. From Colfax Miss H. Kamln, A, Kuhn, at the Manhattan. Temple Beth Israel. Dr. Wise will preach at 3 o'clock this evening on "The American Mission to the Jews, and the Jewish Mission In Amer ica." The subject of the sermon to be preached tomorrow morning will be, "What Is Jewish Pride?" Mrs. L. Altman, a member of the staff of teachers, will at in Come and look at them. See our Third-Street Window. Rosenblatt Clothiers Third OUR PRICES A nickel buys 15 pieces pure pepsin oum. 10c buys 3 pieces Beeman's pepsin gum. Other gums same price. Y. & S. Licorice, two for a nickel. 3 packages "Stop That Cough" drop for a dime. Everything else same proportion. Big bargains in purses and card cases. See our windows. Laue-Davis Drug givo a talk to the pupils of the religious school Sunday morning at U:30 o'clock. Tho subject is to be the apocryphal tale, "Bel and the Dragon." The free re ligious classes for Jewish children were organized last Sunday morning at the rooms of the Council of Jewish Women, the Newcastle, with an encouraging at tendance. Beginning with Sunday, tho classes will meet In the afternoon from 1 to 3 o'clock. Dr. Wise will leave tomorrow night for Baker City, at which place he Is to sol emnize two marriages, and also lecture at the Opera-House, under the auspices of the Baker City B'nal B'rlth Lodge. From there Dr. Wise will proceed to Boise, to lecture at the temple, Tuesday evening. March 5. on "Judaism and Its Relation to the Problems of Today." At a special meeting of the members of tho congregation, held last Sunday, volume 1 of the Union prayer book was unani mously adopted. This volume contains the prayers for th Sabbath eve and day, and also for the holidays. QUAINT STORY OF "TOBIT." Mrs. Altaian's First Lenten Talk Scholarly and Entertaining'. What promises to be a highly Interest ing series of Lenten lectures was Inau gurated yesterday at the Selllng-Hlrsch building by Mrs. L. Altman. The apo cryphal Idyl, "Toblt," was the subject of the afternoon, and the hour devoted to It seemed all too short, with such enkindling enthusiasm and sympathetic humor did Mrs. Altman present the subject. She spoke of the apocrypha as being the con necting link between the Old and New Testament, dealing with the life and ac tion of an Interesting people In time of toll, trouble and transition. Many well known quotations may be traced back to the apocrypha, such as, "A Daniel come to Judgment," commonly .credited to Shakespeare; "Great Is truth, and mighty above all things," and others. Luther says of this literature: "Is It history? Then It Is holy history. Is it fiction? Then truly It Is beautiful, profitable, and Instructive fiction, tha production of a skilled poet." In "Toblt" demonology Is Introduced for the first time Into Jewish literature. For Satan, when mentioned In the Old Testa ment, Is spoken of merely as an adver sary, not as an evil spirit. Asmodeus, the demon, who plays so conspicuous a part In "Toblt," is derived from the Iranian prince of darkness, Aeshma-Daeva, and Raphael. from the protecting spirit Craosha of the Iranians, for the Jewish writers were great borrowers. Toblt, blind and an exile, prays for death. By a strange coincidence, Sarah, a young kinsman of his In a distant land, also prays for death on the same day. She Is of such surpassing beauty that the fiend Asmodeus loved her and caused the death of the seven men who suc cessively had been given her for hus bands, strangling each as they entered the bridal chamber. Both prayers are borne to God, and the angel Raphael Is sent to minister to the two unhappy souls. Toblt, preparing for death, decided to send his son Tobias to a distant city to collect a debt due him. Tobias engages a guide the angel Raphael In disguise and sets out on the Journey. On the way a won derful fish Is caught, certain parts of which are preserved for future use In driving away demons. By Its aid and the council of Raphael, Tobias Is married to the beautiful Sarah, his kinswoman, the devil Asmodeus Is exorcised, and the money due Toblt collected. After the mar riage feast has been celebrated Tobias and his rich young wife travel back to Toblt, who 1b made happy by so much good fortune. As a final blessing the scales drop from the eyes of Toblt, and he regains his sight. Raphael makes known his identity, and leaves them with words of peace and angelic counsel. Thus ends the naive story of The sociable spirit that delgn'd To travel with Tobias, and secured His marriage with the seven - times wedded maid. With her usual happy faculty for con verting dry details Into vivid pictures, brew tale, pointing out touches of simple, delightful humor, and showing the whole hearted family devotion that Is the key note to the Idyl. A programme contain ing a list of the characters in the story all the Wor & Co. and Morrison Streets ARE POPULA Co., 3d and Yamhill was of much assistance In elucidating the subject. , The next meeting, Wednesday, March 6, will be given to the charming biblical Idyl, "Esther." This is sure to be highly interesting, ana should attract a largo audience. Church and Social Problems. NEW YORK, Feb. 2S. Bourke Cockran was the speaker last evening at a meet ing of the United States Catholic Histori cal Society. His subject was: "The Church, and Social Problems." In his remarka Mr. Cockran maintained that the solu tion of the social questions of the present day lies with the church, declaring that whllo the remedy for economic evils must lie In economic laws, there was no differ ence between the economic and moral laws. The church, he asserted. Is not merely the depository of the moral laws, but the truest exponent of the economic laws. He defined prosperity as an abund ance of comodltles equitably distributed among the people who could best uba them, and held that the system under which the greatest abundance of commod ities could be drawn from the earth is the syhtem toward which all human en ergy and all human laws should tend. All wealth, he said, must be produced by the hand of man and drawn from the earth, adding that all the powers of law or man could not make two blades of grass grow where but one had grown be fore, nor the greatest potentate create fertility on the battle-field. A WINTER ROUTE TO THE EAST. The climate of Utah and Colorado Is temperate the year round, and clear skies and sunlit cajs are as proverbial in Win ter as in Summer. Tho mean unnual tem perature in Salt Lake City or Denver la about 55 degrees, and the average annual precipitation 14. i7 inches. With such In consequential precipitation there can be little or no trouble from snow in the dis tricts traver&ed by the Rio Grande West ern Railway, and its Immediate connec tionsthe Colorado Midland or Denver & Klo Grande Railroads. In fact Winter adds but new grandeur and charm to the travel scenes, and in fuses an element of variety and beauty to the unsurpassed wonders of natura along the Great Salt Lake Route. Tickets to all points East may be obtained at 233 Washington street. CASTOR I A 3?or Infanta and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of CuZCxT'&AC SHOES FOR WOMEN Spring Styles Vlcl Kid Patent Kid Heavy Soles "" " Light Soles One Price $3.00 SOLE AGENTS E. C. GODDARD & CO. OREGOXIAN BUIIiDEXQ.