Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, February 21, 1902, Image 12

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Newspaper Page Texts - . J 12 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1902. H0WT0WINAT"2I" Gambler Burley Gives Jury a Few Points. MARKED CARDS DO THE TRICK Lohur lit Portland Guxtiblinpr Joint Sues t Kecover, ami Sonic Iltp;li- ly Interc.stliiK Testimony Is Elicited. Marked cards an Illustrations .showing how OMIieuU it was for any one to expect lo win m a "21" game, at the alleged gambttng-nouse of the D'-martini Com 1 any. First and Madison streets, were in evidence yesterday in a jury trial before Justice of the Peace Kraemer. when a fuilelohP country youth, Lorin Wooy, of Eugene, sued the Demartini Company to recover $22-3, one-half of which "Wooley t-ays he lost while playing "21" at. the Demartini place, between December 7 and December 14. Mr. Demartini insisted that he did not run the garni, and that the real principal Is Nick Burelback. F. Burley testified that one of Demartinl's men asked him to mark the cards, purposely to win "Wooley. money. The case will be con cluded today. The jurors were: "W. H. Courteney, H. Harris. F. H. Harrington and A. L. Pike. Two other jurors were to have served, but they were out of the city. Lawyers Judge Bloomlleld and William ReJd repre sented Wooley, while Lawyers A. C. Em mons and W. J. Makelin looked after the Demartini end. The complaint set forth that Lorln Wooley visited Demartinl's December S and S; that he engaged In a game of "21" with a dealer in the employ of the Demartini Company, and during the progress of the game he lot $110. So ho asked that the Demartini Company be or dered to pay him $220. double the sum he lost at cards in their place, as provided by law. In taking the witness-stand, "Wooley tes tified that early in December before he met tne Demartini crowd he and a part ner soid a stHblo they conducted at Eu gene, for $2?00. "I got half the proceeds for my share, and with 5500 in my pockets 1 came to Portland," proceeded the wit ness. "I went to Demartinl's place and I'ayed 21 with a dealer there employed by Demartini. I lost and he raked in the? money. I must have played one week from December 7 to December 14." The Demartini people asserted with dig nity that they had nothing to do with the alleged gambling games spoken of by "Woolly and stated that Nick Burelback personally ran the game's, and that, in stead of winning any money In the games, he lost. In a sharp bit of cross-examination, one of the Demartini witnesses ad mitted that the drawings from the games wont into the common fund behind the bar. "We will have the IVmnrtlni crowd swearing next thnt the whole they do at Uulr place is to attend to the bar trade," commented one of Wooley's lawyers, sar castically. The surprise of the hearing came when F. Hurley took the stand, and showed how difficult it was for any one. not an expert, to win any mnnoy palying "21" at De martini's. "There Ls such a thing as m;:rked cards," went on the witness, sig- Jicantlj. "Demartini runs the games. nt Burelback. One of the Demartini dealers came to my house early in De cember, as I was sick, and asked me to mark the cards, a, ho knew this young ff"ow. Wooley. had money, and that he vmtcl to piay. They won $1W) from the kid one nijtht." Then Burley took a por tion of a deck of cards and manipulated tN-m with the assurance and rapidity of a . exjwrt. He showed how easy it was s to arrange them that he could deal a fci-h ard to himsoif. without the victim bfinp "on" to the deception, and he throw on the talue several cards from a pack he lu-'d, and It was impossible for a lay mind to determine whether the cards came from the top or the bottom of the pack, as it r'-s-ed In Hurley's hand. He also showed the jury several marked -cards. "For ex ample." he went on: "this card" holding up a six spot "looks to be all right. To the casual observer, not an expert, there are no marks on the back of the card to g'vo ti hint as to its face value. But without looking at the face value of this card. I know it is a six spot." And Bur Icy showed a peculiar white mark at the right-hand corner on the back of the canl. He showed other peculiar. t!nv white haps, the greatest honor bestowed on Oregon products at the Buffalo Exposi tion, or any other exhibition. The American Pomological Society com prises all the noted horticulturists and fruit savants, both professional and prac tical, actual growers of the United States and Canada. It was founded In 1S4S. and Its first president was Marshal Plnk ney Wilder, the veteran enthusiast in horticulture. Silver and bronze medals are awarded for perfect fruits, and the llrst presi dent left a fund of $1000 to the society, the Income of which is used in buying the medals. The honor was noteworthy, not only because of the distinction which goes with Its award, but because of the additional fact that the Oregon display at Buffalo amounted to but 250 plates, while others had entered as high as 1000 plates. The names of those who con tributed to the winning display are: Apples E. L. Smith. Hood River; Will iam Anderson. Milton; Asa Haladav, Scapoose; B. G. Leedy. Tigardvllle; "W. J. Baker, Hood River. Pears L. T. Reynolds, Salem; J. C. Courtney, Portland. Prunes and plums L. T. Reynolds. Sa lem; Alexander Anderson. The Dalles; Mrs. A. J. Armstrong. Portland; Lewis Bros.. Russellville; Mrs. C. M Shields. Freewater; Dr. J. R. Cardwell. Portland; Mrs. S. Sutton. Portland; Adam Fleck, The Dalles; John Strahn. Freewater; K. S. & D. Fruit Land Company. Arcadia; H. C. Sholes. Portland; Emllc Schanno, The Dalles: Henry E. Dosch, Hillsdale. Peaches Max Prncht & Sons, Ashland; M. E. Hendricks. McMlnnville REGISTER. The Office Is Open Till 9 Tonight. The registration yesterday was an even "00, which makes a total of over 7500. In the morning only 120 persons were registered, and 100 more could have been accommodated If they had come. There were four clerks on during the noon hour, but they had little to do. There are altogether six clerks engaged In the registration department. The office will be open today from S o'clock in the morning until 9 o'clock at night, without interruption. It will be closed on Saturday Washington's birthday be cause it is a legal holiday; but the clerks will be kept at work checking up. WIN & KIN b Good News for Men WAITERS WILL CARRY ON WAR Not XJiNcoiirnRcd by Itccent Judicial DccIkIiim. The waiters are not discouraged. They do not lament the late decision against banners, although they do not agree with the line of argument whereby the decision was reached. For example, they do not understand how the rights of a piece of property extend to the middle of a street. It is their purpose to delve into the ques tion deeply by legal Investigation. The president of the Walters' Alliance said yesterday that the members of the union would adopt some now method of carrying war Into the enemy's country. They realized that banners had served their purpose for the present. A svstem of picketing Is now in force. The pickets observe what persons enter "unfair" res taurants, and learn their names. If they habitually patronize "unfair" establish ments, members of the alliance will visit them to try the effect of moral suasion. "This -method will be very effective." said a labor leader yesterday. "It will ac quaint bus-ines men with the justice of the labor side of the controversy. It will also snow them how closely their Interests are bound up with those of labor unions. Flaunt a banner in the eyes of some men and it antagonizes them. Reason wim them and they are tractable." The Waiters' Alliance has 200 members, all of whom are employed. This is re garded as somewhat remarkable for a time wnen there Is a labor dispute. Owing to the thriving condition of .the alliance its members are content to make progress slowly, since they all have work. "We have lots of time." said one. "and can afford to spend time In attaining our ob ject. We are in no hurry." There are about 0) restaurants In the city. About 21 of these are regarded as the leading establishments. Seven of these have signed the union schedule, and 14 are obdurate. The oflicers of the allance think they have succeeded remarkably well.- "The 14 'kicking restaurants." said one. "confess that they don't want any- mmg to io with our union. "We made AH sizes now ready in spring and summer weights of our well-known STUTTGARTER SANITARY WOOL UNDERWEAR Size 34 garments $1.85 each, with 15c rise on each size larger. . DEIMEL LINEN-MESH UNDERWEAR In two weights $2.50 and $3.25 per garment. SHIRTS FOR EARLY SPRING A nice variety; stiff bosom kinds and negligees in wool, silk and madras Final Clean-up of Winter Hats We prefer the money to the goods, so offer TODAY AND TOMORROW FELT STREET HATS, gray, navy and castor, worth to 95c, good for present or seaside wear,. J5C Qa. FELT WALKING HATS, worth $1.25, at 50c each ALL PATTERN HATS divided into two lots and marked for fast traveling. Lot 1, Hats - nn Lot 2, Hats - A r an worth to $12.00, at . -4o.uu ea. worth to $6, p'o ea. ,'i - - New Dress Trimmings - - jj Ours is THE dress-trimming stock of Portland so customers tell us, and we believe them. Come and see our New Chiffon Galloons, black and white, from 50c to $5.00 a yard. Black Separable Bands and Galloons, narrow and wide, richly spangled and beaded. New Drapery Nets, $1.00, $1.25 to $3.00 yard. Great Notion Sale Tj.:-.nd Tomorrow ' I Box Paper, with Envelopes to match, 25c grade, at ... . lie box. 39c Kodak Albums, embossed, size 7x11 in 25c each. 50c Friendship Hearts, sterling silver or gold, 25c each. Men's 35c Watch Fobs of all-silk ribbon, with gold buckles, . . 19c o Instrumental Selections from Princess Chic. I . S7 S-r 4 ySj7? tff- The Cloak Department will show today NEWEST CORRECT STYLES IX SPRING, 1902, LADIES' Tailor-Made Suits Silk, Cravenette and Empire RAGLANS Moire Velours and Taffeta Improved GIBSON WAISTS Exclusive Styles in Renown and Derby SHIRTWAISTS Fringed Oriental Tapestry COUCH COVERS, special S 1.75 Oriental Velours COUCH COVERS S12.00 Z .J, , "V, , us cnru" p,v" i lftem a falr Proposal recently. Wc offered. mPv "? 0t faC VaU,e- "Xov'" if t,w wou!1 adont our schedule, not to said Mr. Burley. how on earth can any , change the scale for a vear. and not to one expect to win In a gambllmr immt. mir ,r , iHt..i,,. .,., .!..... p. - J " J ..., ... ...v, i.ivviiwi 1U1011U1I UUilltK LilUl who is not an expert?' In defense, the Demartini people as serted thnt games were not running at their place on the dates mentioned in the complaint, and that, if Wooley had had money lo spend and lost It, he lost it at j-ome other place than Dem.nrtinre nn time. A conference was held Tuesday night between the alliance and a special com mittee of the Federated Trades. The committee was composed of G. Y. Harry. A. R. Iiwton. Grant McDonald. A. a! Bailey. Charles Mickley, Gabriel Webber the other hand Wooley insisted that he j and H. McConaughcy, ' This committee played as high as S5 at a time at Domar. tini's. The different lawyers fought every point in the case, and made warm argu ments for and against the parties Inter ested. PORTL ANDERS ON LONG TOUR Dr. A. C. Froom and Wife In Xevr OrlcmiN They Will Visit Mexico. The last reports from Dr. A. C. Froom. of the Xew York Dental Parlors, of this city, to his associates here conveyed the information that Dr. and Mrs. Froom. to gtther with Mrs. McFarland, were stop ping at the Xew St. Charles Hotel. New Orleans. The doctor with his wife and Mrs. McFarland left Portland early in January for the East, via the Northern Pacific. After a short stay in St. Paul and Chicago they went South over the Illinois Central, stopping off at Memphis, Ttr.n.. en route. After an extended visit at New Orleans they will go bv easv stagtfi to Mexico City and Guadalajara. At the latter place the doctor wili have the pleasure of meeting a brother, and sister whom he has not seen for some years past. On the return trip from Mexico Dr. and Mrs. Froom and Mrs.- McFarland will Visit Los Angeles and other interesting p.'ints in Southern California. On his re turn to Portland In the early Spring Dr. Froom and his business associate will begin at once the construction of his proposed modern Hat on property recently purchased at the corner of Park and Jef ferson streets. Through Judicious adver tising Dr. Froom has built up a valuable business In Portland, and his heavy realty investments here afford the best assur ance he has to offer his friends that he will make Portland his permanent home. OREGON WINS BIG MEDAL. will report to the Federated Trades night- to- DEATH OF MRS. LACKBURN AVIfe of 1'xiNtor Church of First Bx'iiircN. IlnptlNt Apple lean Exhibit at Huffnlb Gets Amer. I'oniolonlcal Society Prize. The silver medal awarded the display of Oregon fruits at the Buffalo Exposi tion by the American Pomological So ciety has been delivered to Henry E. D'isch. commissioner from Oregon to the Interstate and "West Indian Ex position, now in progress at Charleston, S. C, and by him has been forwarded to E. L. Smith, of Hood River, who will place It on exhibition In the window of the State Board of Horticulture, 2-4C "Washington street. Portland, as soon as It reaches him. The award as, per- After a lingering illness, which ex tended over several months. Margaret E. Blackburn, wife of Rev. Alexander Black burn, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of this city, died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, at the family residence, -127 Mar ket street. Three of the six children were at the bedside when the end came. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 P. M.. from the First Baptist Church, and the services will be conducted by Rev. C. A, "Wooddy. D. D. Mrs. Blackburn had been prominent in church work ever since her marriage to Dr. Blackburn in 1S6S. She was one of the organizers of the Women's Baptist Home aiission Society, and for several years was vice-president of the organization. In sunday school work she proved unus ually efficient, and during Dr. Blackburn's pastorates in Eastern fields she was par ticularly active in this branch of church 'work. She entered into the fullest con ception of the duties of a pastor's wife, and was the writer of a book, "Some Things a Pastor's Wife Can Do." She also was author of a volume titled "Kath erlne Conway." Mrs. Blackburn was born In Macomb, 111.. September 11. 1B47. and her maiden name was Margaret Eliza beth Hall. She was educated in the pub lic and private schools of her home town, and afterwards attended the Phlpps Union Seminary at Albion. N. T. Since her residence in Portland Mrs. Blackburn had been ill considerably, and was thus prevented from doing as much work In the church departments as she wished to do. The six children who survive are: Mrs. Walter O. Haines, of Portland; Mrs. S. A. Smith, of Elizabeth, N. J.; George N.. of Woodland. Cal.; Alexander M.. of Norfolk. Conn.; John H., a member of the graduating class at the Naval Academy, Annapolis. Md.; Nathan B., a student In the Portland High School. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Haines and Nathan B. Blackburn were present when death came. Since Saturday Mrs. Blackburn had been In the family residence, where she was brought from the country, to which she had been taken In hope that the change might be beneficial. While the shock of her death has bowed the family In grfef. It was not entirely unexpected. Additional Arrivals in Early Spring t Ready-to-Wear fiats s s Including American and English Models. e WEW I$ECKU)EJR FOU LADIES 2 STOCKS and TIES, with embroidered collarette . Si OO , o FANCY IMPORTED HALF HOSE FOR MEN In Original and Exclusive Styles. Newest Spring Shades and Styles in TREFOUSSE and BENT'S KIT GLOVES Exclusive Styles in Swell Shirtwaist Fabrics. ii((itiittti(iitii(iMM(tM a TO ENFORCE CITY LAWS CIVIC IMrROVKMEXT ASSOCIATION PROPOSES TO ACT. "Koh-I-Noor" Copying 1 the best fountain pens. nenclls are Offlcem Plnn War on Slde-nnlt: On- Htrtictlnn, Rubbish in Strcet.i, and Other 'ulnunceM. "The purpose of the Lewis and Clark Chic Improvement Association just now is to secure enforcement of the present city ordinances." said President F. B. Gibson yesterday. "There are plenty of laws, and they will rectify most of the evils without much recourse to new ones. By taking this procedure we think we can enlist the co-operation of citizens better than by insisting upon new ordinances. Our asso ciation proposes to show the people that many laws are powerless simply because they are not executed. This is not meant as a reflection on the police department, walk should be permitted to be torn up in front of a. building longer than a spe cified time, and all rubbish should be cleared away within the time of the building permit. "I think a means can be devised for keeping the police more familiar with the city laws. I find this is greatly needed. I suggest that the association Issue a pamphlet containing the most Important of the city ordinances, so that both the police and the public may know what they are." WH0 GETS $500 BEQUEST? Court to Decide Hovr to Advance CnuKe of God In Europe. A peculiar bequest of SS00 "to advance the cause of God In Europe." mentioned In the will of Samuel Fulton, who died In 1SS0, will not be paid, because It is impos sible to tell who Is entitled to receive the money. The final account was filed In the County Court yesterday by the widow, which states that the estate is ready for settlement. In her petition asking for discharge Mrs. Fulton alleges that this particular be- That department will act according as ' uest ls void for uncertainty. Her attor- "i " -. .uri-ianu, arguea mat mere is no one to whom this sum may be prop erly paid, although doubtless many could be found willing to take it. Europe is a large country, full of relig ious organizations of all kinds, and the cause of God might be advanced by send ing the JSO0 to any one of them. Judge Cake will probably settle the matter bv ordering the money distributed among the It Is stirred by public sentiment. We so licit the aid of the press and all zealous citizens to awaken public sentiment. "Our association can accomplish much good along the lines of Improving the outward appearance of the city. This will be our first endeavor. The results we nope win oe so nenenciai that our association will be lifted to the high place in public estimation where It can propose "ng the money distributed a remedial legislation such as all citizens, "-"-"- l-. n tne wwi namea any per lrrespective of political afflllations. shall i ?n to whom the $500 should be paid and accept. Just now we shall offer just as ! ? used for tho Purpose named. It might few changes in laws as possible. I tnen be tur"ed over, but it does not. "Improvement of streets and sidewalks vVhnt Wrh Behind It All? PORTLAND, Feb. 20. (To the Editor.) Many citizens are disgusted with ,the vacillating policy of the city officials and Council in tljeir effort to Increase the li cense for liquor dealers. I hear that some of the Councllmen also think City Attor and removal of obstacles and rubbish therefrom, we shall attend to at once. The aid of public sentiment will be court ed to abate the nuisance of obstructions on sidewalks In front of stores. In this city there are no alleys, so that some merchants, notably wholesale, have to use the sidewalks In their business, i sug- ney Long's opinion on the legality of the gest that the privilege be not extended so special meeting, and the ordinances In- far as to allow goods to be displayed for sale on the sidewalks. This would re move the nuisance in front of such places as grocery stores and fruit stands. Fur ther. I would propose that all obstacles of whatever kind, empty boxes and all, be removed by 6 o'clock P. M. In front of some places empty boxes remain for months. "It would be well to require that build ing permits be posted where Improve ments are under way. and that they give the date of their issuance and expira tion. In this way erecUon of buildings would not drag on for months. No tide- creasing the cost of liquor licenses, should be taken with several grains of salt. Some of the best lawyers in the city scout the Idea of the Council entering Into ony contract with liquor dealers, and say that everywhere licenses are annulled when ever this Is deemed advisable. As a num ber of saloon-keepers professed to be anx ious to have the license placed t $1000 per annum, it Is Just possible that the Council may accommodate them, even If this should render It necessary for a num ber of respectable persons to quit selling whisky and go to work. EX-COUNCILMAN. i6i,52tSVj,5 )Qs3Gl32z Full stock of the celebrated Earl & Wilson Collars for men. jUrufiub. ff-o. New arrivals in black and white and dotted and striped Hosiery. Monarch Shirts for men Ths newest Spring- styles are here. Today's Shoe S 1 fSHOESH fcrrri Today's shoe bargains for the 654th Friday Surprise Sale are worthy of more than tht usual attention Here's a shoe sale that's a money saver, and if you want to save at least one-third the regular price here's your chance 600 pairs of $3 shoes for $1.98. All lace styles of fine quality kid or .patent leather, light or heavy extension soles, kid or patent tip, all sizes and widths, every pair regular $a vaiue; your cnoice yL J3L for today only at the surprisingly low price of PAIR 5h fR Cloak Dept. New arrivals in Spring Walking Suits and Jackets. New Costumes and Even ing Wraps. Special values for today. Black Sateen Petticoats, flounce, double row of pleating or pleating and ruche, $1.75 value ta -q Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, crochet edge Yith frogs, red, pink, blue and o, gray, big value O.ZC Short Outing Flannel Skirts, pink or blue stripes, Qr, Largest line of Golf Vests in town Plain or flgurad All the best colors 2d floor. Waist Flannels 75c Quality 47c There's splendid picking of waist flannel bargains here Hundreds were liberal buyers yesterday, and more will come today because good news like this travels fast, and the flannels speak better than type. Tucked Waist Flannels in stripes, 27- in., light blue, green, navy, red, old rose, pink, eadet and other good colors, large variety to se leet from, 75c value Plain Pebble Flannel Waistinsrs with border, 27-inch, all the leading shades, including cream, the 75 -cent quality, per yard 47c 47c How About Q roceries ? During the "Food Fair" we're selling Staple and Fancy Groceries of every kind at remarkably low prices The best qualities The best kinds The largest varieties of any food store in town, and 'every thing at a saving 20 pounds of granulated Sugar for $1.00 Arbuckles' Coffee lie a pound 100-pound sack Western dry granulated Sugar $4.75 M. & F. celebrated Mocha and Java Coffee 25c ib. (Phone Private Exchange 4). MEIER & FRANK COMPANY MEIER & FRANK COMPANY jdjstr55 SUPPLIES FOR PRIMARY COI'XTY CL.KIUC SWETLAXI) SUB SI ITS LIST TO COUXTV COURT. tally nidi Are to He Called For Polllnff Placen in Precincts "Will Be Se lected nt Once. Countv Clerk Swetland yesterday sub mitted to Judge Cake a list, of supplies for the primary election required to be furnished to the Judges and clerks, as fol lows: Official ballots. Republican. 24.000. Ofllclal ballots. Democratic. 10.000. K.iYnni- ballots. Republican. 40.S0O. Sample ballots. Democratic. 21,t00. Knvelones for enclosing poll books. sheets, etc., 1570. Ink, lR dozen bottles. Pens. Falcon. 00 dozen. Penholders. 15 dozen. Indelible pencils, M dozen. Sealing wax. six dozen sticks. Xeedles for stringing ballots. 20 dozen. Twlno for strlnRinR ballots. 2 dozen balls. Plotters. 57 dozen. In packages of one dozen. Otllclal Feals for ballot. K00. Otllclal seals for ballot-boxes. BOO. Notices of election. 700. Mr. Swetland said yesterday: "I have sent to the County Court, in accordance with the opinion of the District Attorney, a list of supplies which the primary law requires me to furnish Judges and clerks of election. As the time Is necessarily short. I have no doubt the court will call for bids at once. In the general election the state furnishes all needed supplies, with the exception of ballots, envelopes and a few incidentals. Under tho new law the county bears the expense of the city primary. There will be 57 polllng places in the city to be selected by the County Court. The law requires the Clerk to notify the Judges and clerks appointed by the County Court. I am required to give 10 days' notice by publication of tho date fixed by me as primary day, and the notice Includes the names of Judges and clerks, tho places where the polls will be located, and the hours the polling-places will be open. "The primary election In the precincts In Multnomah County outside of the city limits is arranged by the central commit tees of the political parties, and the man ner In which It will be held, and the ex pense of the outside elections are settled by the central committees." Judge Cake says thaa a man will bo sent out to select polling-places at once, as It will take some time to cover the whole city. Two years ago this duty was performed by H. P. Emery, the Court house carpenter, and he also put up the election booths. Booths must be provided for the primary election, and the law pro vides that there shall be one booth for every 40 electors. ence, a benevolent society, filed articles of Incorporation in the County Clerk's ofTlce yesterday. The olllccrs are Mary H. Jones, president, Mary Goodrich, secre tary, and Selena Stalger, treasurer. Tho objects announced are to Instruct and teach persons all or any of the arts, ap pliances and uses of domestic science, or domestic Industries. The society has no property or money, and the sources of the Income shall be glfta, donations and legacies, and such compensation as It shall collect or receive for tho education and instruction of persons. Jnrors for Justice Court. Justice of tho Peace Kraemer Issued a list of jurors yesterday, selected and drawn from persons residing In the Port land district, to serve In the Justice Court for the year ending Monday. January 5, 1003, and until another Jury Is selected, as required by section 7 of tho Justices' Code. The list was prepared by Justice of the Peace Kraemer and George H. Hill and B. P. Cardwell. The jurors are: B. B. Acker, B. F. Saylor. C. J. McCale. X. Wolf. Enos Swan. A. Dllley, "W. Harris, C. H. Meussdorffer, "W. H. Courtney. S. Lowengart, J. E. Howard, H. J. Quln ton, J. Jordon, George Dunning, J. Mitch ell. J. Mlsner. M. Bern, M. Beck. Charles Flander, Henry Moore. Paul Dick. H. Tay lor, M. Drlscoll. M. Foeler, "W. A. Hart, F. Harrington. Ed Corbette. Ernest Lald law, "William Pfunder, A. Caswell. D. C. Burns, D. II. Brown, A. W. Bennett, T. Hoar, A. RIche. A. L. Pike. S. Jordan. M. "Waller. H. "W. Parker, "W. F. Teeven, M. McNulty, Charles Hutchlns. from A. G. Young by Judge Sears yester day, and was granted the legal custody o" a minor child, the issue of the union. Tha parties were married in Portland in May. 1SW. Mrs. Young testified that her hus band deserted her in November, 1S03. No tice of the suit was sent to Young at San Francisco, but he paid no attention to it. He ls a locomotive engineer. Petition in Bankruptcy. Josiah "Weston, of Rainier, yesterday filed a petition In bankruptcy in the United States Court. He is a dealer in cordwood and telegraph poles, which appears to be an unremunerative business, as he has liabilities amounting to $3459 6G, and only $S0 of assets. Decisions Today. Judgo Frozer will announco decisions this morning in the following cases: "Witmoro vs. "Witmore; demurrer to sep arate answer. Frost vs. Pacific States Building & Loan Association; demurrer to separate answer. Holmes vs. Ames Mercantile Agency; de murrer to complaint. Blumauer vs. Hlghet; demurrer to plea In abatement. Judge Sears will announce his decision In the case of R. H. Thompson vs. "W. AV. TSspey. et al.; motion to consolidate cases. 3Ir. Clara E. Yonnjf Gets Divorce. Clara E. Young was granted a divorce Chic Ffouffhton Goes Free. District Attorney Chamberlain yester day returned not a true bill in the case of "Chic" Houghton, who was charged with larceny of a rllle valued at $4 in a gun store at 135 Sixth street January 14. Court Xotc.i. Mary Ann Long has filed suit against John C. Long for a divorce. , A. Goodnough yesterday filed an attach ment suit against Seth D. "Wills and Mary "Wills, to recover $125 on a note exe cuted in 1S0S. The inventory of the estate of Catherine Burke, deceased, was filed yesterday by the appraisers, E. B. Hill. John Kelly and John J. Jennings. The property Is valued at $75,473. In the suit of Conrad RIndlaub against "William Melllen, Max Rossberg. August Frank, et al., a decree was rendered by Judgo Frazer yesterday foreclosing a mortgago on property in Tremont. The East Side Lumber Company has filed a mechanic's lien suit against Hamp don Stove Manufacturing Company, "W. K. Smith. Paquet & Bennett, R. O. Camp and T. J. "Whlttler, to recover $S1 for lumber furnished for a quildlng erected on lot 1, block 4S. East Portland. Tho final account of John R. Shaver, James "W. Shaver and Albert S. Helntz, executors of the will of George "W. Shaver, deceased, was filed In the County Court yesterday, showing $13,3S5 receipts and $SS1 disbursements. There ls real estato valued at $23,350, and stock In the Shaver Transportation Company valued at $7500. CAXXOT PAY JUDGMENT. Defense Mnde by E. B. Holmes AprtiliiNt Sister's Claim. B. B. Holmes, whose sister, M. B. Holmes, holds a Judgment against him for $250. due on a note, was before Judge Sears yesterday on proceedings supple mental to execution. Holmes ls em ployed by the Title, Guarantee & Trust Company, and receives a salary of $100 per month. He testified that It takes all he earns to support himself, his mother and his daughter, and that he Is unable at this time to liquidate the Judgment. J. Couch Flanders, attorney for Mrs. M. B. Holmes, the plaintiff, thought the defendant ought to be able to pay $40 to $50 per month on the Judgment, and the attorney offered proof that Holmes does not have to provide for "his mother, as she Is able to support herself. Articles of Incorporation. The Portland School of Domestic Scl- Not What a Man Says of Himself Counts for much, and this Is good logic and applies to every business house in Portland, and we do not believe there is a successful firm in the city but what will say it owes its prosperity In a great measure to its friends, and it's a pleasure for us to acknowledge that In a large meas ure we owe our prosperity to the many friends that have spoken a good word here and there for us. But What Others Say of Him This same principle applies to every piano and organ that's sold. We might till the columns of the dally press full of self-praise and quote low prices, but that does not count for much. It's what those say that have bought your instruments, and it's what others say that have bought a Knabe. Steck. Hardman. Fischer, Packard or Ludwlg piano or a Mason & Hamlin. Estey, Packard or Chicago Cottage organ that gives them the reputation of being the best pianos and organs made. "We have the ex clusive sale of all of these reputation-builders. All of these lnsrturaents sold on our easy-payment plan. If de&ired. Yours for low prices and liberal treatment. ALLEN & GILBERT CO. Successor to The Wiley B. Allen Co. Xlctnll Store 2G0-211 First St. Wholesale Store. . .210-212 Second St. l'ORTtAXD, OREGON.