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THE MOBNIXG- OHEGOKIAN. THURSDAY, JULY 30. 1902. THE LAW IS INVOKED City Attorney After Owner of Fourth and Alder Shack. REPAIRS MADEWITHOUT PER'HOTl Warrants Issued for O-ivner and Con-'' tractor Business Men of XeltjU- borliood Also TaUo a . , " j Hand. . f ' Warrants for the arrest of S. It. Brown, the owner of the building- on the- north west corner of Fourth and Alder streets, and John Doe (supposed to be GL L Van derhoof, the contractor, who is making tho repairs to the shack), were issued by City Attorney McNary yesterday afternoon. The charge wae that the owner and tho contractor were violating the ordinance governing the re pairing of buildings within the Are lim its. Neither Brown ,nor Doe could be found by the police, but tho repairs were stopped as soon as it was learned that the city authorities would take action. At 3 o'clock laborers were at work In the building, but at 5 not a man was to be seen, except one or two who weretand lnsr in front of it. The action of tho city authorities was brought about by a. remonstrance against the repairs, which was presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Chief of tho Fire Department and the City En gineer, at a special meeting held yester day morning. The remonstrance was signed by "Woodward, Clarke & Co., tho Honeyman Hardware Company, by J. D. Honeyman, president; the heirs of John "Wilson, by Edwin Caswell; the Macleay Estate Company, by Roderick L. Macleay. president; Llpman, Wolfe &. Co., by I. N. Llpman, secretary, and Henry Welnhard. It was as follows: We, the underslcned, respectfully represent.'! to you that we are the owners and tenants or buildings and property abutting on Fourth street, in the City of Portland, adjoining and contlcnous to and within the vicinity of that building hereinafter mentioned, and that as owners and tenants we remonstrate with you and protest against the Issuance of any permit whatsoever provided icr and required by th ordinances of this city by any of you for the repair of that certain building at the northwest corner of Fourth and Alder streets In this city, heretofore known as Vlnce's market. "We base our action herein on the following grounds: This "building Is located on lot 1 of block 63, Portland, and within the Are limits of .said city. It Is said to bo owned by S. L. Brown. The contractor now working thereon Is G. I "Vanderhoof, or men employed by him. The persons in charge of said building com menced and carried on. and are now carrying on. operations for tho reialr thereof without ha-Ing obtained the necessary permit therefor from any of you. The building was formerly a residence, known as the Burke lace. and alter Its usefulness as such was outlived it was raised one story tmd occupied for a general market, and the recond and third stories as a place for the keeping of live fowl. For several years last past no repairs have been made upon this building, nor any change hi Its general character, and It has become di lapidated and old. and Is now in process of tecay. NTho repairs making and to be made exceed In tmount 40 per "cent of the actual value of tho whole of said building. The building Is now damaged by decay to tho extent of more than 40 per cent of Its actual Value estimated above the line of the side walk In front of- said building. The location of the same is central to a large and confined business district, and within the limits of congested public travel upon tho 6trtets of the city, and In consequence the maintenance of the same Is a menace to public safety both upon account of fire and tho nol ome odors that emanate therefrom. Public Interests and the property of your remonstrators are especially affected by the maintenance of thlB building In Its present state on account of the constant menace of fire therefrom, and the diversion of public tramc and custom from the avenues of trade adjoin ing tho business houses in the vicinity and on account of the unsightly presence and decayed condition of bald building and thonoIsome odors emanating therefrom. As at sresent maintained and without any repairs, the building is a three-story one, with out flro escapes, standplpes or other protection In case of fire, which would afford means t6 readily keep down a conftasratlon in that vi cinity should the same obtain a start. That the present courso and system of oper ation of said bulldlns reaulres the removal of years. of accumulation of dirt, filth and offal of a noisome character and odor, and the same Is being remo'ed over, across and upon the streets of tho city In tho vicinity of said building, which operations in the vicinity distress and harass the patrons of your remonstrators and tho public generally. "We respectfully urge, therefore, that you and each of you reserve tho discretionary power vested la you as provided by tho ordinances of Portland pertaining thereto, and that you direct the cessation of operations upon the said building, to tho end that your protcstanta and remonstrators hereunder may have that relief to which the case would seem to entitle them. Tho meeting was attended by all the Fire Commissioners. Fire Chief Campbell, Assistant Chief Laudenkloss, District Chief Holden, Deputy City Engineer Shannon, representing City Engineer El liott; City Attorney McNary. Attorneys J. N. Teal and W. C. Bristol, representing some of the interested property-owners, and by several of the remonstrants. Mr. Teal and Mr. Bristol made brief arguments in favor of the remonstrance. Both took the stand that the rights of the individual property-owner should be preserved, but that they should be sur rendered when the interests of the whole community are at stake. Mr. Shannon explained the duties of tho City Engineer in the matter. Permission to make the repairs had been granted, but, under the ordinance, the City En gineer had no authority to act after the property line had been passed! He had authority over the sidewalk, where he might grant a permit for the storage of material. He was an ex-ofrlclo building inspector, and he could act In conjunc tion with the Chief of the Fire Depart ment, but In that line ' his duty was to determine whether a standing building was in such a condition as to endanger lives. In' other cities the laws gave the engineer the right to demand specifica tions for repairs to wooden structures or to brick, buildings, but the local ordin ances contained no stich provision. As no permit for the repairs had been issued by the Chief of the Fire Depart ment, the commission took no action further than to leave the matter to City Attorney McNary. The repairs were con tinued all day up to about 4:30 o'clock, but Immediately after the meeting the workmen were kept behind closed doors and screens. Why they thus locked them selves up Is open to conjecture, out it Is supposed that the owner and the con tractor thought that the officers would not dare to force the dpors in attempting to serve the warrants. Shortly after 4 o'clock the warrants were Issued by the City Attorney and given to the police to serve. Then the operations were discon tinued, and the police could not And either Brown or John Doe. Asked what action would be taken if the authorities failed to convict the two in the Municipal Court, Deputy dity Attorney Fitzgerald said that an injunction suit would be begun, -and the matter would be fought out in the higher courts. Goes to Denmark to Wed a Count. CHICAGO, July 7. Sylvia U. Pio, who has been an employe in the Civil Service Department at the City Hall, In Chicago, has started for Denmark, her native land, where she Is to marry Count Knuthburg, a member of one of the most illustrious and wealthy families of the country. Miss Pio met Count Knuthburg, who was trav- ellng around the world, at Miami, Fla., last January Later the Count, traveling Incognito, came to Chicago and obtained the con sent of Mrs. Pio, the mother, to marry her daughter. The approval of the lead ers at tho Danish Court was next sought. JTheir answer received a month ago was an acceptance or tne plan, ana inciuaea an Invitation to Miss Pio to come at once to Denmark. Louis Albert Francis Pio, father of Sylvia, Inaugurated the Danish Liberal party In 1S7L He was a leader among the men of his country and did great things. But he was lost In the early strug gles and was banished. The Liberal move ment, however, finally triumphed in Don mark, and In July, 1900, King Christian or ganized the first Liberal ministry in the history of the country. After coming to this country, Pio established a Scandina vian colony in Florida, calling It White City. Today it is a thriving town. As a result of his exploits In Florida he died In Chicago from fever. In 1834. MRS. WEATHERRED BACK After a. Tear's Campaign. In Behalf of Oregon, Mrs. Edyth Tozior Weatherred. Oregon commissioner to the Buffalo and Charles ton Expositions, returned Tuesday from her travels, after more than a year's ab sence from her home. One of the inci dents of her eventful experlenco took place la June, when she met President RooseVelt. at Boston, during the sessions of tho International Lcaguo of Press Cluba She told him that sho did not think any one should be eligible to be President of the United States unless he was famil iar with the Pacific Coast. "Now, Mr. President," she went on, "tho only way In which you can know the Pacific Coast is to come and visit It. Suppose you visit the Lewis and Clark Centennial Expo sition in 1S03, at, the very latest? That is, if you cannot visit ua before. If you don't, X won't vote for you when you aro a candidate next time." The President gave a laughing reply, In which he promised effort to visit Oregon. After working for Oregon at tho Buffalo Exposition. Mtb. Weatherred went to tho Charleston Exposition lact December, and left there in Juno for Louisville, Ky., and SL Louis, Mo. At tho latter city sho did valuable work advertising the Lewis and Clark Centennial. Throughout her trip she lost no opportunity to sny a good word for the exposition, and has over 5000 appreciative notices printed in lead ing newspapers concerning what visitors may expect when they come here in 1903. "People asked me In the East as to what new features and unique plan of ground we would have at our Exposition, and they seemed to think we would have a row of buildings and a sunken garden," said Mrs. Weatherred to an Oregohian man last night. "I do hope the ground chosen for the Centennial will be tho City Park. We shall then have a pano rama of river and mountain scenery un equaled anywhere. I am. glad to bo home again." DAILY CITY STATISTICS. Mnrriaec. Licenses. Robert A Bdwards. 30; Una Morgan. 2S. Elmer T. Smith. 23; Florence E. Drew. 22. Contagious Diseases. July 6, Ralph Luctom, C26 Front street; scar latina. July 7. G. Schmld, Delay and Stanton streets; smallpox. July 7. Mrs. G. Schmld and two children. Delay and Stanton streets; smallpox. Births. July 0, girl to the wife of W. Johnson, near pottery, city. July 5. boy to the wife of A. Drill. 1071 Florence street. Deaths. July 8, P. C. Edgar. 40 years, Tacoma; suicide. July 7, George Rehlfs, 3 years. 8 months, 23 days, 00 Grand avenue; typhoid fever. July 0. C Datullo, 50 years. COO Flf tn street; fracture of leg. July 4, Fred F. Grosbans, 27 years, 301 Eart Morrison street; gunshot wound In brain. July 3. Keno Suzull. 10 years, St. Vincent's Hospital; typhoid fever. July 7, Susan E. Miller, C20 East Ankeny street; pleuro pneumonia. July 0, John T. Nowels, 30 years, 2 months, 24 days, Coburg, Or.; crushing Injury to both legs. Bulldinf? Permits. C. CFarrell, repairs, southwest corner of Seventh and Gllsan; $200. E. S. Neleon, ls-story cottage, northwest corner of Prescott and Hcndrlclis; $300. A. C. Brusch, two-story dwelling. Rodney avenue, between Russell and Kno.t; $1000. A. C. Brusch, two-story dwelling. Rodney avenue, between Russel) and Sacramento; $2400. W. G. Simpson, repairs, southwest corner of Fourteenth and Columbia; $500. J. W. Sweeney, engine-house and bunkers, head of Sixth street, on Marquam Hill; $300. H. L. Davenport, two-story dwelling, John eon street, between Twenty-third and Twenty fourth; $1500. William E. Clark, one-story cottage, Will iams avenue, between Maegly and Alberta; $S00. Real Estate Transfers. Max Smith and wife to Edward C Hochappel, und. 0 acres In lots S, 0. 7, sec. 13. T. 1 N.. R, 1 West $ 250 Arthur Oppenhelmer to H. E. Noble, lot 5. block A. Highland Park 1 Edna H. Loucks and husband to Ada B. Brown. W. "4 lots 7, 8, block 203, Hawthorne Park .. 3,520 Ben B. Rogers, guard., to Betsy L. Russ. lot 'J. block 22, Multnomah 2,000 John Croft to C W. Barrett, lot 10, block 3, Fremont Place 100 Linda A. Frank to J. B. Gehr, lots 0 to 30 Inc. block A. Grand View D. M. Butler and wife to Henry Hanna, lot 17. block 11. MU Tabor Villa An nex .. 000 Frederick Ehrllch and wife to Jos. De lano and wife, lots 2, 3, block 1, Eden Add 110 Ira Workman and wife to Ida M. Bal berts. 10 acres, sec 13, T. 1 N R. 1 E 2.G00 Geo. E. Waggoner and wife to Marga retta EernU und. "4 block 53. Holla day's Add., except 12x100 ft. In N. E. corner 5,000 E. C. Brown to Minnie Luchessl. lots 5, 0. block 76. Stephens' Add 1,200 Sheriff, for Port. Savings Bank, to Commercial Trust Co.. lots 1, 2, block 10. Portland 151,705 C. M. Laldlaw and husband to Jessie A Jones, lot C. Belmont Park West 10,000 Thomas Medic to A. Amatuzzo, 50x30 fL. Fifth and Meade streets... ri.... 250 A A Kratx to Lulu M. Mills, lots 1. 2. 3, 4. block 4, Mabelvllle.. 150 Abstracts ard title Insurance, by the Pacific Coast Abstract Guaranty &. Trust Co.. 204-5-6-7 Falling building. "What American' Colleges Lack. NEW YORK, July 9. After a trip of inspection through a number of American universities Professor R. D. Redmayne, of Birmingham, England, who is in this city, said: "I could not fail to be struck with the fact that all your great Institutions of learning are yet lacking in that indefinable something that contributes so much to making Oxford what it is. Apart, re moved a long way from practical life of the world, or seemingly eo apart, the com munity of Oxford scholars has given t the place a priceless heritage. We al know how in the course of life their in fluence has filtered out to the. world and affected men's thoughts and ideas, has be come potent in shaping history. The se cret for you is the secret of the Oxford lawns as told by the old gardener to the rich American. Still, I am glad that tho new scholarships will enable you to send over to us each year so many men to feel this atmosphere and carry back the word of it." THROUGH THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE. A delightful trlD of a few hours will take you through the famous "Columbia River Gorge." the greatest combination of river and mountain scenery on earth. O R, & N. train leaves Portland dally at 9 A. M. Return can be made by steamer from tCascade Locks. Special low rates for tnls trip. Get particulars at O. R. & N. ticket office. Third and Washington. E. W. Grove. This name must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Qulnlne Tablets, the remedy that cures a cold In one da'. '23 cents. GREAT EDITOR TO SPEAK IIEXRT WAITERS OX "WILL LEC TURE TODAY AT GLADSTONE. Growing Crowds and Increasing In. tereit Mnrlr Each Succeeding Day of the Chautauqua Sessions. - GLADSTONE PARK. July 9. The sec ond day's session of Chautauqua began this morning with a -large increase in at tendance, and another beautiful, sunshiny day. The campers are flocking in In large numbers, and nearly all tho choice camp ing grounds are occupied. Early this morning everybody was astir and 'bustling around preparing for the crowds coming from Portland and the other near-by towns. Today's programme is an eepe- NOTED EDITOR TO SPEAK nysssssssjppsasKssgsssssBSKpr a -- -MiHH3IHEMRflll!3&9 HH&HHIIIIIIIIV BslJHKSilllllllllH'F' iai t ,sS9HKBSBSSSSBSsBS-:I'J'tf ' t l3 HHHHHUHLBJ flto ' - -'-B KlBraflRSsB&HmnP JsW v Or P W&JSx&k$3Bk ? 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In the evening another delightful concert was given by tho bend, after which Dr. Stephen S. Wise delivered an Interesting lecture on "The Mission of Israel." In the 2Iornlng. From S to 11 the classes got together and the different teachers outlined the work to be done during the present session. To morro wthe class work wlil begin in earn est. At the meeting of the Mlnlsterlsl Asso ciation Mr. J. T. Morgan gave an inter esting talk on "The Church, and the La boring Man." Mr. Morgan spoke on the decline in attendance at church by the laboring classes compared with 50 years ago. and gave reasons, gathered from personal Inquiry Into the matter, why this was brought about. He gave his first rea son as the comparatively greater number of other attractions, such as libraries, ex cursions, etc. His second was that a great many of the laboring men remain at home to read and study. Third, that not enough attention la paid to practical virtue and that too much time is given to theological subjects. Fourth, the splendor of the churches innldc and outside, and the fine clothes and jewelry worn by the rlchor classes. Fifth, that the clergymen are too much Inclined to cultivate the acquaint ance and good will of the wealthy and In fluential classes, for their personal ad vancement. At tho,. close of his talk the subject was discussed by the other mem bers. Afternoon Programme. The afternoon session commenced with a pleasant concert by the band. Dr. Rob ert Mclntyre entertained a large audience with his lecture on "The Sunny Side of Soldier Life." In his opening words he said that much had been said on the pri vation and hardships of a soldier's life, and that his remarks would be to show the other side of the subject. Word-painting is Dr. Mclntyre's strong forte, and many' times he brought tears to the eyes of his audience, who would immediately go off Into roars of laughter at the witty jokes and amusing incidents which he re lated. His description of the charge of Grant's troops up Missionary Ridge, dur ing the Civil War, was' a work of art, and the patriotism was deeply stirred In the hearts of those who listened. He held up the veteran of the Civil War as the great American citizen, and said he would rather shake the hand of a member of the Grand Army of the Republic than of the King of the gteatest nation in the world. Contin uing, he said the only badge he had ever wished to wear was the little bronze em blem of the G. A. R. Dr. Mclntyre told how he had tried to enlist as a drummer boy in 3SC1, but that he was'' not permitted to on account of his age and size. He was then only 10 years old. However, hq said he did belong to a G. A. R.. to which every one could, and ought to, bolong, and that was the Grand Army of the Re deemed. He brought to tho minds of hlg listeners the Joy the old veterans took in their reunions and said he hoped all those present would be at the reunion of the G. A. R. to which he belonged, after life is past. At the conclusion Dr. Mclntyre was soundly applauded. Interest In Baseball. The baseball games are one of the best attractions. The management deserves great credit for getting such good teams on their schedule. The teams are: Chem awa. Mount Angel. Vancouver, Oregon City and tho Multnomah Club team. There will be gamos every day of tho Chautauqua. The winner of the series will receive J150, or a prize of equal value. The gamo todiy between Chemawa and Vancouver resulted In a victory for the the former, 12 to 9, The game .was full of errors, but was very exciting. Both teams batted well hut the Vancouver lads failed to hit at .the critical times. The Indians secured the lead In the first Inning and kept it until the sixth, when Morris was landed, on for several hits. and. with the assistance of several errors by the Indians, the score stood 8 to 9 in favor of Vancouver. Both pitchers were changed in this inning. Regan going in the box for Chemawa and Fann for Van couver. In the last of tho eighth the red men scored four times. The Vancouverites made a great effort to overcome the leid of three runs and succeeded In getting throe men on bases, after two men. were out. The last man up fanned the air three times, leaving the final score 12 to 9 In favor of Chemawa. Tomorrow Mult nomah and Mount Angel will play. The players and positions are: Chemawa Vancouver Teabo c Cole Morris, Regan p Gains, Fann Davis a lb Graves Coutur 2b Spray La Flambolse .-..3b Bentley Raub s. s Gleason Regan, Morris r. f Meyers Sanders c f... Parker Neafus I. f Gains, Fann In the Evening. At 7:30 another delightful progrimme was rendered by the Chemawa band, sev eral pieces being encored, and All were AT CHAUTAUQUA TONIGHT. thoroughly enjoyed. At S o'clock Dr. Stephen S. Wise, of Portland, took the platform and delivered a very strong lec ture on "The Mission of Israel," which was very Interesting and instructive. Today's Programme. Tho following is today's official pro gramme: 8:00 to 11:00 Classes. ll.-CO Portland MInlsHerlal Association hour: "What Should be the. Christian's Attitude Toward the Loquor Traffic!" Rev. H. V. Jones, pastor Hassalo Con gregational Church, will lead In the dis cussion of the topic, which will draw the tire of some of the ablest speakers on the Coast. 1:30 Band concert. 2:00 Solo. Miss Mary Conyers! reading. Miss Minnie Hamill; lecture, "Paintings and Painter. Some Facts and Fancies About Them," Professor John Ivey. 3:30 Baseball, Multnomah vs. Mount Angel. 7:30 Rand concert. E.Ctf Lecture. "Money and.Morals," Hon. Henry Watterson. SOUTHERN' OREGON' CHAUTAUQUA. Opening: of Wlint Promises to Be Ashluncl's Het Meeting. ASHLAND, Or., July 9. The 10th annual assembly of the Southern Oregon Chautau qua Asoociation opened today. It'promlses to be the most successful session in the hlfitory of the society. The attendance Is larger and the audiences are enthusiastic. The nbernacle was packed 'with people tonight to hear the opening concert given by the Colonial Quartet, of San Francisco, composed of Mrs. May Meade, flrst so prano; Miss Grace Marshall, second so prano. Miss Xenla Roberts, contralto, and Miss E. Foster, alto. Miss Charlotte Graeber, the elocutionist, from San Fran cisco, assisted at the entertainment. Miss Jessie Ackerman gives an Illustrated lec ture tomorrow evening. - The schools of music, stenography, elo cution and physical culture have large classes. Professor Milton L. Laurence, of San Jose, Cal., will conduct the work In singing. Professor F. E. Young, of Grant's Pass, has charge of stenography, and Miss Charlotte Graeber of olocutlopand physi cal culture. Bookkeeping and arithmetic are under the care of Professor L M. Walker, of Albany. Demnnd for Money In Ccntrnl West. CHICAGO. July 9. WJde Interest is be ginning to attach to the unusual demand for money in the Central West. Within a fortnight Interest rates have advanced 1 per cent. Chicago began shipping money to the Northwest and West about July 1 at the rat of $500,000 daily. It b esti mated that about J4.000.000 currency has been sent out of Chicago to St. Paul, Min neapolis and St. Louis. These shipments have started a demand by Chicago banks on New York. The movement from that direction has Just begun. The demand from the West Is fully two mouths ahead of the season when ordi narily crop-moving requirements occasion money shipments. No special explanation has been afforded. Northwestern and Western Institutions merely report that the small banks throughout the country are asking for funds and have to be ac commodated. CHEAP RATES EAST. The Rio Grande System announces greatly reduced excursion rates to East ern points via the world-famed "Scenic Line." For particulars, call at or address the ticket office. 124 Third street. . Will positively core sick headache and prevent its return. This is not talk, but truth. Carters Little Liver Pills. One pill a dose. Try thepu. CHAS. KOHX & CO., n Brewed in a plant as clean as the cleanest home kitchen always open to your bspecdon -58,971 iaitor? Its year. CARS RUN REGULARLY P. C. & O. SYSTEM OPERATES AGAIX OX SCHEDULE." Service May Be Maintained Planing; M1H Men Return to Work Strik ing Engineers Still Oat. For' tho flrst time in two weeks cars on the Oregon City trolley Hn.e-were op erated with a reasonable degree of reg ularity. They began running from Haw thorne and Grand avenues at 7:15 A. M., leaving hourly until 7:15 P. M., and then at 9:15 and 11:15. Sellwood cars ran mid way between the Oregon City cars. Those to Mount Scott began running at 5:30 and continued every 45 minutes through the day. It is expected that this service will be maintained today. A dozen new men have been put on the cars, and by their service the new sched ule is maintained. None of the old men hav yet been put at work. It is said that Ave of them have declared their readiness to go back to their cars, but have been prevented by intimidation. The strikers deny that intimidation is resorted to. Their steamers were running yesterday as usual. Citlsens Will Try to Settle Tronule. OREGON CITY. July 9. The movement of tho citizens of Oregon City to put an end to the strike on the Oregon Water Power & Railway Company's trolley line culminated this afternoon in a call for a mass meeting to be held tomorrow evening. The object of the meeting will be of a judicial nature, rather than par tisan, and it Is expected that a commit tee will be appointed to ascertain the source of the trouble. The object of the meeting Is conciliatory. Similar meetings will probably be held at Mllwaukie and Sellwood. A number of prominent cit izens have agreed to attend and do what they can to aid in overcoming the diffi culties. Among them are W. S. U'Ren, Mayor G. B. 'Dimlck, John W. Loder, D. C. Latourette. George A. Harding, W. A. Huntley. G. H. Dye and Holden Har greaves. The call reads: The citizens ot Oregon City anil vicinity and all patrons of the Portland City & Oregon Railway are requested to meet at the Court house scuare. In Orecon City. Thursday even ing. July 10, at a o'clock, to take such action. If any can be had. as may assist In bringing about a fair and Just settlement ot the differ ence between the officers and employes of the railway .company, and. If possible, promote a more- harmonious and cordial feeling between the corporation and tho people It should serve. NEARLY ALL AT WORK. Planing -Mill Men Rapidly Tnklnjr Their Old Places. Of the entire number of planing mill men that went out on a strike May 1, numbering' something over COO, only 23 remain now unemployed, and the outlook Is that in a short time there will no long er be a need of a settlement of the trou ble that exists between the union and the planing mill-owners. For some time past It has been evident that there was 'little prospects otthc mlllowners acceding to the demands of their men, and all have been accepting positions elsewhere as fast as they have been offered them. The Schmlttmlll has employed a-full force from fhe ranks of the strikers, many have .gone to Astoria to work In the mills of the Universal Sash & Door Com pany. . Others have gone to California and other" places, where they have se cured places in planing mills, and a few have even changed their trade, rather than to go back to work lo the mills here under the old conditions. The 26 that are .remaining generally express themselves as willing to accept any rea sonable position that may be offered them, and soon there will be no more planing mill strlko, and the strike will not have been settled. Some of the union people are of the oplnldn that Thomas I. Kldd, vice-president of the American Federation of Labor, who will visit Port land July 19, will be able to bring about a settlement of the difficulties, and that the remainder of the men will be kept at Portland. The planing mills are not yet running full-hnnded, but report that they are getting more men dally, and that It will be but a short time until -they will havo their mills filled with non-union men. Xo Chnnjre In Engineer Strike. The engineers' strike seems to have set tled down to a question of whether the strikers or employers can hold out the longest, and presents an outloqk that resembles the situation that ha3 char acterized the planing mill strike for the past two months. No meetings have been held for some time, and there Is nothing being done by either side that promises to relieve the situation. The engineers reported yesterday that Hale & Kern, of tho boat Hercules, had agreed to pay the wages asked by the union, and that the boat was again towing rock barges from Fisher's Landing to Astoria. This they regard as a point in their favor, and say that they have hopes that a settlement Is not as far distant as it now looks to be. Remark Abont a Trifling Incident. PORTLAND. -July 9. (To the Editor.) In today's Issue you are asked to answer several questions with regard to some one burning a British flag on the Fourth of July, under very small and stupid circum stances; and without making a mountain out of a molehill, it is probable that Mr. George Blackman. your correspondent, will allow a loyal British subject to give an impartial Judgment. Both himself and Nick Leathers showed very poor Judgment. In the flrst place, Mr. Blackman has become an American citizen, and, having done so, should not make a conspicuous display of any other flag than the Stars and Stripes, even ac cepting his unchallenged word that it was done as a compliment to the United Statce. But Mr. Blackman. having been a British subject, should know that he had no legal right to Talse that flag In any case. On his own statement, he had the right, in fact was compelled to raise it over hl3 ship, but that gives him no right whatever to fly It over anythjng else un less he has the authority of His Majesty's government. Any British officer on duty would have ordered it down. as was done at QueenacllfCe, at the Melbourne Heads In Australia, a few years ago. No English man may fly a British flag who has not the authority to do so, and such men as Julian Ralph, and others, have fre quently called attention to the abuse of the American flag in foreign countries. So much for the American citizen who Insists on his English traditions after forswear ing hie country for his new home. As for the marl. Nick Leathers, he showed intensely bad judgment, broke a well-known law. and evidently forgot the fact that he tried to Insult America's nat ural friend and ally. But, again. Mr. Distributers. Portland. Homeward Bound Two cars famous Knabe Pianos One car favorite Ludwig Pianos One car popular Fischer Pianos One car, old reliable Hardman Jnst Received by the ALLEN & GILBERT CO. The oldest and largest music house on the Coast. Who receive more cars of pianos every month in the year than all the other music dealers in the entire Northwest. OUR EASY-PAYMEXT FLAX IS POPULAR. Retail Store, 200-211 Jst St. Wholesale Store, 210-212 Second St., Portland The BY EVERY TEST, THE BEST. Blackman should have waited till the 5th of -July and thrashed him severely. The English reader will not treat tho Incident seriously. There are always cranks like Leathers, hot-headed enthus iasts, who frequently develop Into Social ists or something worse. The Fourth ot July Is an American day, upheld by all the world, and in no country more respectful ly honored than In Grct Britain. Mr. Blackman asks several questions which I would like to answer very sim ply: No harm was meant on either -side, and the two flags will still float, even If two hot-heads go Into the backyard to settle which flag the wind will catch first. ' BRITISHER. Steel Ronds for Auto. NEW YORK. July 9. Experiments will shortly be made here with steel roads. A committee of the Automobile Club of America, appointed some time ago, has been at work on the scheme, but- had about given up because of the difficulty experienced In procuring prompt delivery of the special steel plates required. Chair man Sdlgman. of the special committee, has announced, however, that President Schwab, of the United States Steel Cor poration, has become Interested In the experiment and not only will have the plates rolled at once, but will donate enough to build one mile of the road. Conferences are now under way with the city authorities with a view of selecting suitable locations for the tests. It Is pro posed that one section-shall be placed 'in the heavy trucking district downtown, an other in a street of general travel, and a third in the suburbs, on an earth founda tion. Refuse to Set Aside Verdict. NEW YORK, July 9. An order was handed down today by Supreme Court Jus tice Kecgh, In White Plains, refusing to set aside a verdict of $50,000 In favor of Peter F. McLaurln. of Mount Vernon, against the Cuban Company. McLaurln was employed by the company to pros pect lumber lands In Cuba. Besides a sal ary, he was to receive one share of stock in tho company. Differences arose, and McLaurln was discharged. He was rot given a share of stock. He sued and re covered judgment. J. P. Morgan and Sir William Van Home are stockholders In tho Cuban Company. When the case was tried, the company. In order not to In convenience Mr. Morgan and other stock holders by having them subpenaed as witnesses, declared that one share of tho company's stock was worth $50,000. DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. PORTLAND, July 0. 8 P. M. Maximum temperature. 77; minimum temperature. 51; river reading at 11 A. M.. 10.4 feet; total pre cipitation. 5 P. M. to 5 P. M., none; total pre cipitation since Sept. 1, 1001, 40.80 Inches; nor mal precipitation since Sept. 1, 1001. 45.00 Inches; deficiency, 5.10 Inches; total sunshine July 8, 15:38; possible sunshine July 8, 15:38. PACIFIC COAST WEATHER. .f ' WDJUART H t' Wind p 5-a . r- He 2! if? I :-? I: : STATIONS. Astoria Baker City .... Bismarck Boise Eureka Helena Kamloops, B. C Neah Bay Pocatcllo Portland ....... Red Bluff Roseburg Sacramento .... Salt Lake San Francisco . Spokane Seattle Walla Walla .. Light. 6010.001 121 NW Clear Clear S3 o.oo SE lNV IE 7-1 0.00 Clear Clear 8)fo.00f 0.00 IOiNW MB Clear 0.00 Cloudy Pt. cldy Clear Clear Clear Clear 0 00 00CIm 0.T o.oo 24 IW 01SE 0.00 10NW 0.00 ISW 0.00 10X Clear or n nn Is 10.NW 14SV 0S 10N 8XE Clflar 8o0.00 3838 74 10.00 02;0.00 Clear Clear Clear (Clear IClear WEATHER CONDITIONS. .Fair weather continues In the states west of the Rocky Mountains, and there has been a marked rise In temperature In Eastern Wash Inston. Eastern Oregon, Idaho and Northern California. The Indications are for fair and continued warm weather In this district Thursday. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for the 2S hours ending at midnight Thursday, July 10: Portland and vlcWltyFalr "and continued warm; northwesterly winds. Oregon and Washington Fair and continued warm; northwesterly winds. Idaho Fair; warmer In southeast portion. EDWARD A. BEALS. Forecast Official. AMCSEMEXTS. SHIELDS PARK COR. 13TH AND WASHINGTON STS. EVERY EVENINO ADMISSION. 10c MATSUDA'S ROYAL JAPANESE ACRO BATS AND JUGGLERS. HELEN LAMAR. "WHY I WEAR THE G. A. R. BADGE." ' GEORGE JONES JUST A LITTLE RAG TIME. HARRY EDWARDS. THE WONDERFUL POLYSCOPE. SHIELDS' ORCHESTRA. No liquors sold. "AMATEUR NIGHT," FRIDAY. Roya! Fruit Jar MADE IN FINE FLINT GLASS WITH GLASS COVER FULL MEASURE PIXT, 1-PIXT, QUART, 2-QUART ASK TOUR DEALER FOR TlfEil OR SEN'D TOUR ORDER TO PRAEL, HEGELE & CO. Agents for Incorporated Oregon, Woshington and Idaho 100-106 FIFTH STREET, COR. STARK AUCTION SALES TODAY. At Baker's auction rooms, cor. Alder and Park. Sale at 10 A. M. Geo. Baker & Co., auctioneers. At Gtlman's auction rooms. 411-413 Washing ton St.. at 10 o'clock A. M. S. L. X. Oilman, auctioneer. MEETIXG XOTICES. OREGON' COMMANDERT. NO. 1, K. T. Stated conclave this evenlnc at 8 o'clock. Order of the Temple. W. S. MACRUM, Recorder. FUXERAL XOTICES. DATULLO July 6. 1002. at St. Vincent's Hos pital, Carmine Datullo. aged 50 yeara. Funeral today at 8:30 A. M. from Edward Holman's funeral parlors, 0 A. M. from St. Michael's Church. Friends invited to attend. Inter ment in Mount CalCiry cemeterj. HEWETT July 0, at Good Samaritan Hos pital, Wtnnlfred Isabel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hewett. aged 0 years. 1 month. Funeral from residence. 505 Ganten beln ave., Friday, - P. M. Services at the grave private. J. P. FIXLEY Jb. SOX. Progressive Funeral Directors nnd Eiubalincn, Cor. Third anil Jefferson Sts. Com petent lady nmi't. Roth phones Xo. 1). EpWARD HOLMAX. UndertnUer. 4th nnd Yamhill atu. Rena Stlason. lady assistant. HotH phones Xo. SOT. XEW TODAY. MORTGAGE LOANS On Improved city and farm property, at lowest current rates; Building loams. Installment loans. Macllaster & Blrrell. 311 Worcester bile. MORTGAGE LOANS n Portland real estate at lowest rates. Titles Insured. Abstracts furnished. Title Guarantee & Trust Co. 7 Chamber of Commerce. FOR SALE. Lots 7 and 8, block 238, Holladay's Addition, being choice 100x100 feet. S. W. corner 11th and Schuyler streets. lVakefield, Fries & Co. 229 Stark street. Acre Tracts. Acres near St. Johns, for $275 per acre, half cash, balance to suit. Acres adjoining Northern Hill, very cheap, one-quarter cash, balance in three equal annual payments. Uni versity Land Co., 151 Sixth street. . ' BUTTER! BUTTER! Best creamery Good dairy Fresh ranch eggs, 2 dozen .45c and 50a .30c-40a 45c lie 12c 50a 33o 25c 15c 23c 35c 10a . .15c ' Picnic hams I Boneless hams Lard, 5-pound pall, compound.... oc tea Java-Mocha coffee Full cream cheese Swiss cheese Oregon cream brick, 2 lbs Half cream cheese, lb Best sugar-enred hams, lb. LA GRANDE CREAMERY CO. 204 Yamhill Street. t ' Portland Homebuilding Co. Five dollars cash and five dollars monthly will buy 50x100 feet of ground at University Park and will entitle the purchaser to the privilege of borrowing $1000 at 5 per cent, interest with which to build a home and you may return the principal in $5 monthly installments. Drop in $5 each month and it will not be long until you will be where the landlord cannot order you out or raise the rent. Portland Homebuilding Co., 151 Sixth Street. "The Oldest Trust Company In Oregon." Portland Trust Company OF OREGON INCORPOPATED APRIL 22. 1SS7. BENJ. I. COHEN, President. B. LEE PAGET. Secretary. The Portland Trust Company ol Or egon Issues Interest-Bearing Cer tificates ot Deposit upon the follow ing; terms i On Special Certificates of Deposit, not less than $500 each, payable upon 10 days' call by the holder, or 10 days' notice by the Trust Company. 3"4 per cent per annum. Payable on 30 days' call or 30 days' notice, 34 per cent per annum. Payable on PO days' call or 00 days" notice, 4 per cent per annum. On certificates of $5000 or over Interest will be paid quarterly or semi-annually If desired. PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY OF OREGON. 100 Third Street. Portland, Or.