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12 THE MORNiyG- OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 9", 190f. miiiii J Eyes tested free of charge by com- I Artistic Picture Framing at Popular petent optician. Prices. J Watches Cleaned and Repaired. ii IN & KING m ia OLDS, WORT GSffj&-. ofo&J We expect no purchases to be made on any ground other than getting the bestfor.the least money. In the matter of bargain-giving we make no half-hearted price-cuts, as is proven in this Saturday's Bargain List Today Only at 72c yard Flannel Silks Oneof our most popular $1.00 waist fabrics in latest shades, plain or silk embroideredt White Honeycomb Bed Spreads Our $1.25 grade, day at To- 92c Four cases of them in hand some Marseilles patterns, sizes 72 x 88 inches. All hemmed, ready for use. The price should clear them all today. Misses' Spring-weight Union Suits Gray Cotton, high neck long sleeves, ankle lengths, well made. Special 9r today, each LJL Ladies' Short-Sleeve Fine Cotton Vests White, Richelieu ribbed. Splendid 25o grade -f 7 Special today at, each C Boys' Heavy Cotton Hose Double ribbed, seamless. Knees, heels and toes rein" forced. Regular 20c n and 25c grades. To- 1 hf day, pair--- u VICTORY IS NOT A LICENSE FOR INACTION. But rather the spur that urges on to wider conquests the avenue that opens still greater possibilities in the future. The beginning of the Spring of 1901 season finds in THE "AOUNT HOOD" THE POPULAR NEGLIGEE SHIRT That the efforts made by the manufacturers to obtain the high est perfection in shirtmaking have been appreciated by the Portland public is proven by the increased demand and many words of commendation from our customers. So staple an article of dress has the "Mount Hood" Shirt become that an enumeration of its merits seems superfluous. Varieties embrace every negligee shirt need. Prices, 50c to $2.25. Fit every income. (MEN'S FURNISHING SECTION) TO SETTLE OUT OF COURT JUDGE BELLINGER SO ADVISES LYTLE AND O'REILLY. lie Declared the Transaction Be- tvrecn Columbia Sonthern and Hammond to Have Been Fraud. The time of the United States Court was taken up yesterday with hearing the closing argument in the case of Altschul et al. vs. the Columbia Southern Rail way Company et al., by Thomas O'Day and C. E. S. Wood. Judge Bellinger ex tending the afternoon session until 4:45 o'clock In order to give them time to get through. At the conclusion of counsels' argument. Judge Bellinger gave his view of the case. He said in effect that the method by which Mr. Lytle, the president of the company, took a very large sum of Its money, namely, selling its right of way, he had previously received for himself, could not be countenanced, and that the contract he caused the company to make with Its own chief engineer, Mr. Ham mond, to effect this abstraction of money, was a fraud too plain for argument; that these suits now pending against O'Reilly In the state courts for an unpaid assess ment, and for the restoration of money alleged to have formerly been taken by O'Reilly and Lytle from the Company, were palpably schemes to oppress O'Reilly and freeze him out of the corporation; that the stock was paid up and the assess ment in It was Invalid. He questioned whether Altschul and Rambaut could call for redress of these grievances. The court wanted no further argument on the facts, but was not at all sure about the law. and this point he would take under advisement. His doubt was what his powers were under the circum stances, and whether a receivership of the corporation was necessary to redress these frauds, or whether the trouble could be reached by less drastic methods. To this point he wished counsel to address them selves when they submitted briefs. The court then said that he could not take the matter Into consideration until his return from Puget Sound. Meanwhile hp would suggest that the parties settle their difficulties out of court. German Skip Rclcnncil. The German Consul, C. von Wlntzln gerode, yesterday filed a protest in the United States Court against the court taking jurisdiction in the matter of the libel of the German ship Peter Rlckmers' sailors, who deserted from her. The Con sul set up that the Ubellants signed and enlisted on the ship to be discharged in an American port on the Atlantic Coast or in a North European harbor. The ves sel went from New York to Hong Kong, and thence to this city, under charter to load here, and has not since visited any port on the Atlantic Coast of America or in North Europe. After arriving at As toria the Ubellants deserted without cause, in violation of their contract. It Is fur ther alleged that a large portion of tha wages claimed by Ubellants has been paid. Consul WIntzlngerode then quotes from the treaty between Germany and the United Stales to show that he has exclu sive jurisdiction in such cases, and pro Good Glove News Today We Place on Sale 700 Pairs of Ladies' Kid Gloves Two Pearl Clasps, overseam, self or contrasting color, em broidered backs. New tints , of gray, castor, brown, Eng lish red, black and white. An ideal spring weight QQ $1.25 glove, pair, at--. JOC Rare Chance for Smyrna Rugs All Wool, double face rugs, five feet leng, in large variety of colors and patterns, 100 go on sale today, d-t Q each, at V 1 .0 J Special Sale of Sample Lengths of Imported Curtains Handsome things in Cluny, Battenberg, Marie Antoinette, Re naissance and Ara- bian, ranging from to2yardslong. Make dainty and useful ta ble covers, cushion tops, dresser scarfs, vestibule and sash curtains, etc. Prices, each Some in pairs, but mostly odd pieces. tests against the court assuming jurisdic tion, and asks that the libel be dismissed. Judge Bellinger was inclined to believe that he had no jurisdiction in the case but desired to hear counsel's Ideas on the matter. He said the libel should have been brought before the ship was ready to sail, and it would be an Injustice to detain her in port; still, the sailors were entitled to a, hearing, either before him self or the German Consul. He would re quire the ship to give a bond In $500. so that she might proceed to Astoria at once. Testimony In the case could be taken be fore the German Consul, and he would consider the matter later. The Rlckmers was released and started down the river yesterday. Mrs. Henderson's "Will. The will of Rhoda C. Henderson, de ceased, was admitted to probate in the County C6urt yesterday. The estate Is valued at $10,000. To William A. Hender son, a son, residing at Seattle, is devised $1; to Martha Henderson, a daughter-in-law, wife of James Harvev Henderson of Salem. $G00, and to Mrs. Alice M. Strong $500. William M. Ladd Is made the cus todian of ?900. and one-eighth of the resl. due of the estate to invest, the Interest to be paid to James Harvey Henderson, as long as he shall live. The principal shall thereafter be distributed to his children. Robert and Myrtle, one moiety to each but not unless Robert shall at that time have reached his majority. The remainder of the estate Is devised one-eighth to the children of the testatrix, Mary Elizabeth Murch. Lucy A. Deady. Frances A Cat Hn. Olivia H. Failing. John J. Henderson and Alice M. Strong. John Catlln, John J. Henderson and Frances D. Chamber lain are named as executors without bonds. Court Notes. The trial of John Parr on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon has been set for March 2L The inventory of the estate of Thom azlne Eudy, deceased, was filed. The prop erty is appraised at $9561, and consists principally of notes and mortgages. Herbert A. Juchemich has sued Ada F. Juchemich for a divorce, because of de sertion. They were married In April, 1S9S and he avers that she left him one year later. R. J. Cole has filed an attachment suit against Ed Curtis et al. ror the recovery of ?525, alleged due on a promissory note executed to R. G. Barger. The Sheriff at tached two lots at Miller's Addition to Sellwood. Thte case of Charles Turner, the colored man who Is charged with larceny of a diamond ring from Wright's jewelry store, was to have been tried m the Criminal Court yesterday, but, owing to a misun derstanding. Judge George, at the request of counsel, continued the matter until March 19. Schweltz and Risnlk, the two actors ac cused of larceny of $323, pleaded not guilty, and their trial was set for March 22. Their attorney scanned the calendar, and, as certaining that March zz. falls upon Fri day, Immediately arose, and. stating that he was somewhat superstitious, asked the court to set some other day for the trial. Judge George answered that as the per sons representing the prosecution were also superstitious. It was an even thing, and refused to-change the day. Don't Keep Your Head Aching; When you can stop It with "Wright's Paragon Headache and Neuralgia Cure. 50c TO $150 y&flrrrilt&H Civil War Relics The last lot of the Government guns, swords, sabres and revolvers, all used in the Civil War all marked by the United States Government. 500 Springfield Rifles, with bayonets attached, Govern ment cost, $22, each Special, $2.95. 100 Mounted Infantry Carbines, 1858 model, each Special, $ 1.98 250 Cavalry Non-Commissioned Officers' Swords and Sabres, each Special, $2.50 250 Fine Army Revolvers, Starr Arms patent 1856, each, Special, $1.98 Most appropriate for "Den and Wall Decorations and Patriotic Rooms. j& Imported SHirting' FOR LADIES' SHIUXWJilSTS From Charvet, Paris, and Swears SpWill, London In shirtwaist lengths (24 yards), $1.50, $2, $3 per length. NO TWO ALIKE (At Men's Furnishing Counter.) Great sale of 2000 Coin purses, combina tion pocket books, Chatelaine bags, shopping bags, chain pur ses, pocket companions, leather belts. Regular value 29c to 40c. Special, at 19c each Picture vStore New velvet skins for burning and painting in odd and delicate colors, 1.25 ooees SUPPLIES FOR COUNTY BIDS WILL BE ASKED FOR. POOR FARM NECESSITIES. Nctt Lair Relative to Advertising Xow in Effect Discission Over Emergency Wants. County Clerk H. H. Holmes was en gaged yesterday in preparing- advertise ments for bids to furnish the county -with supplies for the Poor Farm and hoslptal, the three bridges and Alblna ferry, and one of the road districts. Requisitions from the remaining road districts had not yet been received. The Drlscoll bill passed by the Legislature and which Is now a law. prpvldes that no contract shall be entered Into by the county authorities ex cept after public bidding. The county'of flclals have Interpreted the law to mean that not even a paper of pins, or a pur chase of any kind can be made except un der a contract duly advertised for and let. A reading of the bill, however, does not denote that such Is the purpose Intend ed. Within the past few years there has been more or less comment that the County Commissioners gave out consider able work connected with bridges and other public affairs, without first receiv ing bids, although In some Instances bids were obtained and the printing of bal lots and other county printing has also been let without bids. The latest exam ple of this kind Is the repairs now being done to the Morrison-street bridge. It was especially this class of cases that the pro moters of the act contemplated reaching, and In the beginning the bill read "con tracts of $500 or over." Some one, how ever, decided that the act with this limi tation was not sufficiently far reaching, and the limitation was stricken out, and the bllL as it passed was as follows: In the counties of 50.000 or more population, no contract shall be entered Into by any County Court, or by any Board or County Commissioners, for any public works, or the purchase of any supplies or materials, until alter bids have been submitted to the County Court, or the Board of County Commissioners, upon specifications therefor. Such speclnca tlons shall be In- writing, and shall be filed with the County Clerk or Clerk of the County Court, for public Inspection, and an adver tisement thereof, statins the date after which bids will not be received, the character of the work to be done or material or things to be purchased, and that specifications therefor may be seen at the office of the County Clerk, or Clerk of the County Court, shall be published In a newspaper of general circulation in the county Interested. Such advertisement shall be published not less than one week, and as many additional publications as shall be deter mined by the County Court or Board of County Commissioners, and the time within which bids shall be received shall not be less than five days after the last publication. Such bids shall be filed with the said Clerk, and shall be opened In the presence of the bidders on the date named therefor In said advertisement, and after having been opened shall be filed for public Inspection. The contract for doing- said work or furnishing: said materials shall be awarded as provided In the next section. The following section provides that all bids made to the county for supplies or work, etc., shall be opened in the presence of the bidders by each public officer en titled to let contracts, or by the County Court or Commissioners, which person or court, or Board of County Commissioners, or a majority of them, shall awacd the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The contract shall be approved by the District Attorney, and a bond in double the amount shall be filed with County Clerk. Each bidder must accompany his bid with a certified check for 10 per cent : A big sale of Suede Kid AH new Spring shades, latest style embroidery. Regular value $1.25 pair. Special, at 98c Today Only. Plain white cliiefs Pure linen, hemstitched. Reg ular 15c. Special, at Today Only. Fourth Shipload of BJillGJHNS 21,900 Yards of In WO different patterns liegular price 8c, 9c and ,Oc yard, at yj Torchon Edging and Inserting. of the amount of the bid. It Is further provided: All warrants drawn In pursuance of any con tract for public work or the purchase of any supplies or material, unless upon public bid dins therefor, as hereinbefore directed, shall be void and unenforceable, whether In the hands of Innocent third parties or otherwise. The emergency clause states: "Inasmuch as there Is no prescribed proceeding for the letting of contracts, for which reason uncertainty and confusion exists, resulting In loss In letting of public work, the act shall take effect from and after its ap proval by the Governor." As previously stated, it will hardly be urged by anybody that under this law the county authorities are prohibited from making small, necessary and emergent purchases except by contract, or that such a thing Is intended by the law. It is im probable that any one will seriously con tend that a few boxes of matches for use by the Courthouse janitors, a new broom or a water pall, or a bottle of medicine for a prisoner at the County Jail, cannot be bought except by contract. The law provides that "no contract shall be en tered into," etc. As a matter of fact "to bargain, or to contract a debt," no mat ter how small, is a contract, but It would merely be -splitting hairs to construe the law in this rigid sense. The new law does not say that "no supplies shall be purchased except by contract." If it did there would be no mistake as to Its pur port. The object of law Is not to obstruct and every statute is subject to a reason able common-sense understanding of Its terms. Wharton, one of the ablest rec ognized legal authorities, defines contracts in law as follows r The agreement of two or more persons, upon a sufficient consideration or cause, to do or to abstain from doing some act; an agreement by in which a party undertakes to do. or not to do. a particular thing; a formal bargain; a c6mpact; an interchange of legal rights. A formal writing which contains the agree ment of parties, with the terms and conditions, and which seems as a proof of the obligation. LARGER RECEIPTS FROM FEES Sew Lott Increases Earnlngi of the Recorder's Office. The receipts in the office of the County Recorder have been quite large recently, reaching as high as $G4 one day this week! A JCOOO mortgage brought in J37 in fees, and another day a $500,009 mortgage real ized fees amounting to $16. A law passed by the Legislature, Introduced by Repre sentative Heltkemper, will serve to In crease the receipts of the office, as It pro vides that chattel mortgages must be re corded in full, and acknowledged the same as a real estate mortgage. The cost is 10 cents per folio, and t5 cents for the cer tificate of the Recorder. Under the old law chattel mortgages were merely filed and the charge was 50 cents. The average cost under the new statute will be $1 50. and Ions mortgages will run up to $2 50 and over. A chattel mortgage is now re quired to be signed, witnessed und ac knowledged. The chattel mortgage bro kers In the past have used very lengthy forms, but bo save fees under the present per folio system these may be modified. In order to protect wthe holders of filed chattel mortgages all-valid chattel mort gages at the time of the effect or the new law are kept alive without any refiling or affidavit. This does not apply to chattel mortgages that have been filed and have passed the law limitation of a year. The new fee bill affects the Recorder's office in a few particulars, and the new scale of fees has been charged since the first of the month. A horseshoers' Hen is now 50 cents, whereas it was 25 cents be fore; 'everything filed is 50-cents; marginal 1 3L c oeo 0000 o c o o o c c y O Usual Saturday evening concert tonight. (Third floor.) Ladies' Oxfords. The Spring line is complete. Tan, black or patent calf. Last day of the great March Clothing Sale. (Second floor.) C Saturday Barga We don't mean to have it said around town that anybody serves you in any par ticular as well as Meier & Frank's. The services, the offerings must be best here. We're striving hard to make this the best shopping center. We know how. If there is any branch of the service which offends you we want to know it. You can help us greatly by telling the faults which exist. Here's money-saving opportunities for Saturday shoppers: Hosiery Ladies' black cotton hose, double sole, high-spliced heel, all sizes, reg. fn 25c value, pair I VL Gloves 88c pr Ladies' suede gloves, Fedora styles, tans, modes, grays, browns and blackball sizes, 2 and S-clasp, big value, 9 for today only at II gs 2000 yds. of black and white veilings, Tuxedo meshes and chiffon, small and large dots, also plain styles, reg ular 50c value at per yard m Ribbons 100 pieces of fancy taffeta ribbons, white with pink, blue, lavender, nile, rose, purple or black stripes, 4 and 5-in. wide, 25c ifsr and 30c value, yd. 1VC New Collars Q New styles of 50c stock col lars with liberty silk jabot, others with chenille bows, Persian stocks and tucked stocks, reg. 50c val ues, today, each. .. 0 Twelve special bargains in Fine Groceries todav. m v : EIER iIiISIl9HdiI releases formerly commanded 10 cents, but now 25 cents. It was suggested by several persons be fore the meeting of the Legislature that the rate per folio be Increased to 15 cents. If this had been done, the Recorder's of fice would have realized a profit of proba bly &000 a year over and above all ex penses. THE HENSCHEL RECITAL. "World Fnmoui Artists Dellsht a Critical Audience. The recital given by Mr. and Mrs. Georr Henschel at the Marquam last night more than fulfilled the great ex pectations which had been built on the news of their coming. Every number of the long and varied programme brought forth storms of applause and twice the artists were compelled to re spond to the most enthusiastic of en cores. The audience, which was large, was one of the most critical ever assem bled at the Marquam, but it came not to criticise but to enjoy. The programme began with duets from Mehul'3 "Joseph" and Gretty's "Richard Coeur de Lion," which were given with the supreme art which has made this wonderful pair of artists famous. Mrs. Henschel's first number was the exquis ite aria from Semele, "Oh Sleep." which she sang with such a power of expres sion and technical perfection as com pletely to captivate her hearers. It was followed with Purcel's "Nymphs and Shepherds," and the dainty and delight ful Cornish song, "Where Be Goln'." Mr. Henschel's magnificent singing of "Wait Thou Still " delighted, his auditors to a degree of enthusiasm scarcely to be expressed in applause, but his "Das Wan dern," from Schubert's "Muehlerlleder," received the greatest ovation of the even ing. The wonderful power with which he clothed his own composition, "Young Dledrlch," and the Erl-KIng again awak ened his hearers to rapture, and It was with difficulty that they could be per suaded to subside. Another of Mr. Hen schel's compositions was old Thomas Nash's "Spring," which was delightfully sung by his wife, and "No More," to which Mrs. Henschel Imparted a charm ing sentiment. The programme was generously long, but still left the audience unsatisfied, and at its close they remained In their seats and clamored hungrily for just one more number, which owing to the length and difficulty of the programme could not be granted them. Mr. Henschel's playing of the accom paniments was, of course, artistic in the extreme, his masters' of the piano being readily comparable with that of the fa mous living pianists. Particularly beau tiful was his arrangement of "Das Wan dern," and his playing of "Die Erl-King." By a special arrangement a return con cert has been made possible and it will be given at the Marquam Wednesday night. CHINESE MEDICINE NO GOOD Despondent Mongolian Kills Himself With Scissors. Lay Noo 'was sick yesterday, and afraid that he would starve if he could not get work, so he sat up In his bed In the Chi nese boarding-house on Second street, near Oak and stabbed himself in the stomach with a pair of scissors. His moans at tracted the attention of members of the Lee family, who were in the next room, and 'they told the police. Lay Noo begged those around him to let him die.. He also Men's Collars 3c ea.9 2c dogeti Supply your collar needs. About 1800 collars remaining from our great sale of men's collars a week ago. Most of them are soiled, others are broken sizes. There's a large variety of styles, In turn-downs you'll find 15, 154, 16, 164 and 17. In stand ups 14. 144, 15, 154, 16, 16. On sale Saturday morning, 8 o'clock at 3c ea., 25c doz. Toilet Goods Good anallty pcrfnmed Tnlcn'm Powder, for babies and fj -, ndnlts, can J Vs Fonr-row pooil quality Tooth Brash, special, 7 each yC 1-2-lb. Transparent Glycerine Soap, special for (' to'lay, bar ....J w Clothing Sale Last day of the great March Sale of Men's and Boys' Clothing. It's the only opportunity you'll have for some months to buy good styl ish Spring clothing at such remarkably low prices. Look over this list carefully: Men's $12.50 suits at $ 7.85 Men's $15.00 suits at $10.35 Men's $18.00 suits at $18.25 Men's pants at $2.49 and $ 3.15 Boys' suits at $2.10 and $ 4.95 iff I Basement Scrnb Brnoltei lie each Hatcher Knlven ..... Sc each 4-Q,uart Saucepan ...23c each & FRANK COI1PANY . Q. SI WEDDING AND VISITING CARD ENGRAVERS 22-23 Washington Bldg. COR. FOURTH AND WASHINGTON STS. CLARY'S "THE FAIR" Ladles' Fast Black Hose, fine gauge, double sole, high-spliced anklea and white feet nothing better and a very few as good. With all oc r-c the appearance of higher-priced only, per pair vl tia Gentlemen's Lisle Hose, very fancy, best German make, per pair 50 CtS Boys' and Girls Hose, never wear out kind; sizes 5s to 10s, best black i c r. and good Ironclad stock; per pair J -t ESTABLISHED 1870. G. P. MANUFACTURING FURRIERS ALASKA FUR SLEEPING FUR COATS, CAPS, GLOVES, ETC. Alaska Sealskins and Fine Fur Garments Our Specialty. Highest cash price paid for raw furs. paid his respects to those Chinese physi cians whose medicines had not made him well. City Physician Zan came, and one Chinaman, pointing to Lay Noo, said: "Him want w'ite man's make-well place." Lay Noo's wound was dressed, and he was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. He died last night. CASE OF THE KINTUCK. Portlnnd Is Entitled to FnrnliU All the Transport's Supplies. Major J. AV. Jacobs, of the United Stajtes Quartermaster's Department, said yesterday 'that there is no truth In the report that Portland will be ignored In the purchase of supplies for the transport Kin tuck, which Is to load animals here for Manila. He added: "The subsistence and veterinary, as well ae miscellaneous sup plies for the KIntuck, are now being bought In Portland, and will be ready for her when she arrives, about March 16. Eight hundred and fifteen horses have been bought for her, and she will carry 400,000 pounds of hay, and about 300,000 pounds of miscellaneous supplies, all bought In Portland." The protest of President Hahn. of the Chamber of Commerce, In the matter of the Kintuck, was based upon truatworthy advice that the transport would be held at Seattle until Major Jacobs needed her at Portland, and that meanwhile she would be fitted for her voyage. It took hard work on the part of General Beebe with the War Department to get the Kin tuck ordered here, and the business men of Portland think that they are entitled to furnish all the supplies. Including hal ters and blankets for the animals, and tools, and to do the repairing and painting of the vessel. The 400,000 pounds of hay in News I ei and cuffs of U m &H Extra amtHty kid finished Xote Paper, assorted tints, resulnr 25c value, for Sat urday, box, at....... "Wire Racks for cards and pho toRraphi, large size, "8Ct each IOC Bargains Stone Choking? Poti. 1-Qunrt at .......... Do each 2-Qnnrt at ......... ,14c each 4-Q.nnrt at ......... .10c each !5V v Ufv !II3IS91BSS 329 VASH1NGTON Under the Imperial Hotel ESTABLISHED 1S70. & s 126 Second St., near Washington and 300,000 pounds of miscellaneous sup plies to be purchased in Portland In all, 3o0 tons will be but a small part of the cargo of a transport that can carry at least 3000 tons of freight. In addition 10 the S15 horses and 1000 tons of bunker coal. All that was asked of the War De partment in President Hahn's message was fair treatment for Portland. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby Is Cutting Teeth, B sure ana use that old and well-tried remedy. Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, sottens the gunu ailays. all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea Nobody can be too careful in avordln "Grippe." Be prepared to shake it off. To dn this, use Carter's Little LUer Pills resuIarH One pill after each meal. b ,J' Carry them In your vest pocket: Carter Little Liver Pills. Take them regularly; ono pill after each meal, and you are safe aramst "Grippe." tt " Persons whose occupation gives but little exercise are victims of torpid liver and constipation. Carter's Little Liver Pliis will relieve you.