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THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, " AUGUST 6, 1902.
PUT ON HEAVY TAX
How to Obviate the Billboard
Nuisance.
NO PUGE IN THE CITY UM TS
Civic Improvement Leiifruo 'Will
Seek to Reform Present Offensive
Methods Council AskcC
to Act.
Tho Clvlo Improvement Association
trill attempt to put a etop to the bill
board nuisance. Acting: on the sugges
tlon of Councilman H. R. Albee, It is
cow hoped that by a new ordinance tho
unsightly boards may be either re
stricted to a limited district or -wholly
done away with. The Council's object
In tho Investigation Is elmply to obtain
a more equitable revenue, but those
who have Buffered without redress are
putting forth every effort now to end
the wholo matter forever.
All the billboards In Portland are under
the control of one firm, the J. T. Will
lams Posting" Company. They are every
where to be seen. Guests In the Portland
Hotel may feast eyes satiated with the
glories and beauties of 10 states upon tho
relaxing charms of a new breakfast food
or feel at homo again under the benefi
cent picture of a domestic cigar. The
out-of-town visitor to the Multnomah
Club can lower his gaze Irom the shim
mering heights of Hood or of Helens and
start his bated breath with a realistic
portrayal of the next circus. Along the
breezy slopes of Twenty-third street a
continuous panorama of cigars, cigarettes
and chowlng gum ontrances the tourist
and makes him sensible that even In the
untamed wilderness of Oregon the solaces
of civilization aro ready to his hand.
Yet there are those who prefer unfet
tered views and disdain to spend all their
leisure time In conning the blatant vir
tues of somebody's whisky. So Mr. Al
bee's meditative suggestion has stirred
tho reformers into a hopeful activity.
License Per Saonrc Foot.
Thomas McCusker, president of the
Chic Improvement Association, said
when asked his plans: "I am in favor of
a license per square foot of surface I
believe the license should be so heavy as
to do away with billboards within tho
city limits. I question whether those who
use tnem profit very much. As to restric
tions, if it was Impossible to prohibit, I
would not permit them to be over four
feet high. I would forbid entlroly looso
boards that fall down In the first heavy
wind. As to tho bill distributers, I think
very strongly of asking all householders
in Portland who do not want their yard
littered with patont medicine advertise
ments to send In their names. That would
give the Council a fair Idea of the senti
ment in the city. It Is certainly a nui
sance at present to have the Council
license a man or firm to do what we are
trying to undo. I am convinced that M
per cent of tho citizens would be In favor
of a clean city streets unllttered by
trash, and not fenced In by billboards
that make every avenue in the city look
like a beer garden."
Boards Blsfigrure City.
G. M. Hyland, a prlmo mover in tho
chic impromevent movement, has defi
nite plans. He said: "If we must have
the billboards, they should be licensed by
the square yard of surface, as in London,
and at a rate of not less than $1 a yard
per year. Thus increased spaco would
mean increased revenue to the city. There
are miles of billboards out on Union ave
nue, where it not only shuts out a most
beautiful view from tourists but is ob
jectionable for more reasons than one.
For example, the nature of the matter
to some is very distasteful; there should
be a censorship on matter. Then they
should be regulated as to height. In Los
Angeles they prohibited them entirely.
The ordinance was pronounced unconsti
tutional. Then tho Council exercised its
prerogative and passed an ordinance that
they should bo B0 feet above the ground.
That ended It. In my opinion there is
nothing attractive about billboards any
way you fix them. In Berlin they have
the nearest approach to good taste in
this matter. The city has erected four
sided pillars which aro neatly designed
and usually have some ornamental em
blem on top. In these pillars are framed
carefully censored advertisements, which
pay a fixed revenue to the city. And out
side of these no public notices or adver
tisements can be posted.
Councilman Albee said ho had nothing
to say further than that Inquiries had
been sent to other cities. "The Council's
aim," he added, is to be fair, not exor
bitant. As to the unslghtllness, I really
have nothing definite to say. I have,
however, consulted with an attorney,
and think it possible to reach that."
Blames It on His Competitors.
J. T. Williams, the billposter, sought
a comfortable draught and beamed
warmly on the reporter. "I see two
former employes of mine are trying to
get a classification made of blllpostlng
as distinct from billtacklng and distrib
uting, he said. "All right. But I am
responsible for good work, am undor
bonds and consequently have to charge
more than they. Why should they also
seek to raiso my license? I belong to an
association which Includes nearly every
town and city of size. By its laws I
cannot distribute obscene literature
nor objectionable matter of any sort. I
employ from 12 to 15 men and boys reg
ularly, and all my money is invested
right here in Portland.
"No, I don't object to a higner license.
I would say that $200 was a just sum,
and it would prevent 'pirates' who pay no
taxes whatever. I consider $300 protty
high. They quote Seattle. Seattle is a
boom city and it is not legitimate bus!
ness.
"A nulsanee7 I tun verv emit! mm nhout
hurting other people's feelings. I refused'
to put a billboard on that property at
Twelfth and Taylor, where the wood
yard used to be, just on principle, for I
wasn't going to put a billboard up right
in front of two churches. I'm a Unitar
ian and would hate to see any unsightly
object by my church. I have often pulled
down billboards when a proper remon
stranco is made, and I always shall. We
pay high ground rents, from $15 to $50,
and it helps out property-owners.
"I do think cardtacklng should, be
prohibited. Those banners on tho Ben
nett building? No, they pay no license.
Yes, I am In favor of prohibiting both
cardtacklng and distributing."
Mr. Flora had nothing to say about any
license but his own. That is too high,
I wouldn't object to $12 a quarter. I
use no paste; simply tack and distribute.
I am very careful in both cases not to
litter up the street. The Williams con
ccrn Is a monopoly, and tries to run
us out."
Steam Shovel In. Operation.
The new steam shovel of the Oregon
Water Power & Railway Company, re
cently received, has been put into oper
ation in the -bank south of Mllwnuktc,
on Mllwaukle Heights. " Dirt Is needed
to fill and level up tho new railroad Just
completed on the west side of MIlwauKie.
The steam shovel is in the cut recently
made In the -bank to avoid a wide curve
In tho old line. It has been operated
enough to show that it will do its work
effectively. It docs not differ from the
steam shovels used in the construction
of railways. It has much work ahead
of It for the next year, as it Is expected
that construction of tho new trolley lino
eastward will soon commence.
OIL TANKS MUST GO.
City Council Will Today Take Up
Ordinance.
At the regular meeting of tho Common
Council Oils afternoon the matter of mov
ing the tanks of tho Standard Oil Com
pany to a place less dangerous to the
surrounding community will be taken "up.
Many prominent persons aro m favor of
forcing the company to secure a location
farther from the business center of tho
Bast Side, so that In case of another fire
there will bo no chance of a destructive
explosion.
The beginning of the action dates back
to the time of the first ilro In the East
Water and Hawthorne avenue district.
UNSIGHTLY BILLBOARD
OPPOSITE THE
At that time it was seen that if the
flames ever reached the tanks they would
burst, and the burning oil would flood J
tho whole place witn a seeming oam oi
fire. After the conflagration, the Council
passed an ordinance compelling the oil
people to build a stone wall around their
works to stop any oil that might escape
at such a time. This wall is high enough
to act only as a retainer, and not a pro
tector of the oil. What should have been
reqlred was a wall higher than the tanks
to stop the flro from ever getting to them.
At the second Are about a. year ago there
was a similar danger from the tanks,
but nothing was done about tho matter,
the whole place being left as it was.
After the third fire In this district it
was seen to be high time something wai
done for the protection of the neighbor
hood. The old Council was on the point
of retiring, and could do nothing, but
Councilman-elect Sharkey, of the Ninth
Ward, took up the work, and drafted an
ordinance compelling owners of combusti
bles to take their wares without the city
limits. This ordinance, If passed, will
have a direct bearing on the case In hand,
for It stipulates that not more than 1000
gallons pf combustible oil, crude or re
fined, can be stored Inside the city lim
its. It was Introduced In the second meet
ing of the new Council, on July 1C. but
was held till the third meeting (today)
for consideration.
In the meantime the owners of property
in the burnt-out locality sent in a pe
tition to the Council, stating that the
tanks arc a menace to all who live, or
have business interests. In the Immediate
vicinity. Just what will be done In the
Council Is not yet known, but It is gen
erally thought that the tanks will have
to be moved, for the stand taken against
them Is firm, and the persons who are
backing up the ordinance will brook no
opposition.
J. D. Clark Released From Custody.
J. D. Clark, who was arrested on a
charge of having altered a homestead ap
plication, made by William B. Evans, with
Intent to defraud, had an examination be
fore United States Commissioner Sladen
yesterday, and was discharged from cus
tody. Clark testified that he had selected
some land for the complaining witness,
Evans, but learned that It had already
been taken up, and so changed tho ap
plication. He held the document for fur
ther information, and, he said, made no
attempt to file It. As he had committed
no crime there was no objection to the
dismissal of the case. '
THROUGH THE COLUMBIA RIVER
GORGE.
A delightful trio 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. & JC. train leaves Portland daily at- 9
A. M. Return can be made by steamer
from Cascade Locks. Special low rates
for this trip. Get particulars at O. R. &
N. ticket offlce. Third and Washington.
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FIRE IN OLD ICE WORKS
LTYELY BLAZE MAKES TROUBLE IX
ALB IX A.
Hard Work by Department to -Present
Its Spread Damage-1
Nominal
Fire broke out last evening in tho old
ice-works building pn Railroad and
Knight streets, in Lower Alblna. It
was completely destroyed, and several
other buildings in the neighborhood
caught fire, but were saved through tho
prompt action of the Fire Department.
The alarm was struck from box 312, and
the companies responded quickly. Dis
trict Engineer Holden being In" charge.
The icehouse was a frame structure
50x73 feet, and being of extremely dry
material made a very hot firer Tho
THAT GREETS THE EYE OF PORTLAND HOTEL GUESTS
HOTEL OX SEVENTH STREET, NEAR
entire structure was soon ablaze from end
to end, and the firemen devoted their
efforts to saving the endangered cottages
on tho East Side. Sparks were carried
southward many blocks.
The saloon building of John Everson,
on Lorlng street and Alblna avenue,
caught 'from a llvie cinder. The fire
caught well down toward the ground on
the side and ran up the building. Chem
ical No. 3 was summoned to the saloon
and extinguished the fire before it had
spread. Further south cinders were car
ried to the Victoria dock, but as close
watch was kept no damage was done In
that quarter. A fire started at the dock,
but It was discovered In time by the
watchmen. Damage to Everson's saloon
was slight.
. Two cottages east of tho burning build
ing, 4G4, occupied, by Van Waterhouse,
and 4G6, occupied by Mrs. W. M. Mal
lett, both owned by Mrs. P. Johnson,
caught Are and were.tlamaged to tho
amount of about V$40.r,A.t 466 tho
front windows wero-brbken-out and othor
damages resulted; - "Both caught In the
roof, but the flames werie, quickly extin
guished. . . '
The icehouse was tbevproperty of Mrs.
J. B. Montgomery. It'was- built 26 years
ago and was occupied "for a" time, but
for many years had been "vacant. It
was worth about 5300. The Are Is sup
posed to have been' caused by sparks
from a passing locomotive. There was
no Insurance. The two Johnson cot
tages and Everson's saloon are insured.
EAST OAIC STREET IMPROVEMENT.
Roadways on It Are Dangerous
Street Has Long Been Closed.
Residents along East Oak street are
very anxious for tho Improvement of
East Oak street between East Third and
East Twelfth streets.
A largely signed petition has gone to
the City Council and tho general wish is
that the matter should be pushed with
energy. Owing to the dangerous condi
tion of the elevated roadway between
Union avenue and East Sixth streets.
Oak street has been partly closed -up for
the past Ave years, and great inconven
ience has been suffered by the public.
Tho roadway has becomo extremely dan-
BILLBOARD ON WASHINGTON
gcrous and gives indications that it may
collapse at any time.
MONEY FOR MONUMENT.
Cash and Subscriptions Delnff Re
ceived for Lone Fir Shaft.
Cash and subscriptions aro constantly
being received for the soldiers monument
which Is to be erected In Lone Fir ceme
tery to tho memory of the veterans of
the four great American wars. Captain
J. H. McMIllen, a pioneer and Indian
War veteran, who Is greatly interested in
the proposed monument, said yesterday:
"I am greatly pleased over the quiet in
terest that is being-- taken in the monu-
TOURISTS ON STREET-CARS SEE SIGHTS LIKE THIS
ment. I have Just been to the bank to
make a deposit of $30 toward the fund.
I have received a great many donations
and subscriptions by -mall, the largest
being $20, which came last week. Thl3
latter subscription came from a long dis
tance and from one who Is only incident
ally Interested in this monument."
In spite of the many other demands on
the generosity of tho public for funds for
various things, tho monument fund 13
growing steadily, although somewhat
slowly. . The exact amount raised Is not
known, but it ranges between 1500 and
$2000. Money received Is placed on de
posit In a bank, and subscriptions aro
filed with Secretary Ogllbce, of the as
sociation. Besides Captain McMIllen
others are quietly pushing tho matter of
raising funds, fnd all who are interest
ed feel greatly encouraged over thexmt-look.
Funeral of Pearl Alice Shaxr.
The funeral of Pearl Alice Shaw, 7-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A.
Shaw, was held yesterday morning from
the family residence, 5S0 East Davis
street. There was a largo attendanco of
MORRISON.
frlcnds. The Interment was In Lone Fir
cemetery. The child was drowned Sat
urday In Hood River.
Work on Government Boat Stnrted.
The keel for the new Government boat
has been set up under a shed In Supple's
boatyard. The stem and stern pieces
are of oak. The new craft will be EG j
feet long, and will be high clas3 In every I
respect. It will take some tlmo to com-
plete the vessel. In this yard also work
nas Deen startea on a ucrricit Durge xor
the Port of Portland. '
East Side Notes.
The funeral of Mrs. Otavia Munsell,
wife of W. A. O. Munsell, of L03 Angeles,
Cal., was held yesterday at the Portland
Crematorium- -
Mrs. Mary Axford, who lived In the
Patton Home In Alblna, died Monday.
The funeral was held yesterday, and Lono
Fir cemetery was the place of Interment.
She was SO years old.
H. J. Fisher, M. G. Thorsen and H.
Weinhard have petitioned for tho Im
provement of East Taylor streot. between
East Water street and Union avenue.
An elevated roadway Is wanted.
George Quinlan, Georgo Smith and Iko
Roberts left yesterday evening for the
Upper Hatchery near Warm Springs.
They went In a light spring wagon drawn
by two sturdy horses, and supplied for
a comfortable outing.
DEATH FOR A CHINAMAN
Instantly Killed in a Ranavray on
St. Helens Road.
Wong Gee, who was driving six live pigs
to the ranch of Chang Hong, his employer,
on the St. Helens road, was Instantly
killed about 6 o'clock last night near
Nineteenth and Front streets by being
thrown from his wagon. His neck was
broken.
The -horses attached to the wagon ho
drove suddenly tool: fright at a passing
railroad engine, and they ran away in
spite of his efforts to control them. In
the confusion one of tho lines snapped,
and tho horses had the mad race their
own way. Wong Gee was pitched out
STREET, NEAR SIXTEENTH.
head first, and as ho lay one of tho rear
wheels of the wagon passed over his head.
It is thought he was dead when picked
up. The accident waa witnessed by J. J.
Melll. proprietor of tho Vlllard Hotel,
575 Xorth Front street, and his clerk,
S. C. Hylton.
Coroner Flnley made inquiry into tho
matter, and found that it was purely an
accident, and that no one Is to blamo.
He will examine more fully Into tho caso
today, but it Is probable that there will
be no inquest.
For those who are nervous and run
down. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is the ideal
building-up -medicine.
BALDWI NSTOFACECHARQE
raDICTUEXT FOR, MANSLAUGHTER.
FILED AGAINST THEM,
Will Do Tried for Death, ef Fraalc
Carlson in, Fist Fisjat Wit,
Georgo W. Baldwin ,
An Information was filedi In the State
Clrmiik Court vesterdav bv the District
Attorney against William Baldwin, George
W. Baldwin and Frank Baldwin, charging
them with manslaughter in causing the
death of Frank Carlson on July 25.
Carlson was killed while engaged In a
fist flght with George W. Baldwin. Will
lam Baldwin, the father, and Frank Bald
win, tho uncle, are indicted as accom
plices, for having aided and abetted In tho
affair.
WANTS PART OF CITY FINES.
Connty Auditor Brandes la Deter
mined to Get Money in State Cases.
County Auditor Brandes la determined
that tho moneys received from Ane3 and
forfeited bails In the Municipal Court in
state cases shall be paid Into the county
treasury. He states that the county pays
the expense of the prosecution of these
cases, and 13 entitled to the revenuo de
rived. With reference to the subject, Mr.
Brandes yesterday said:
"I went to see the clerk of the Munici
pal Court about his report as to fines and
forfeitures In state cases. He sends In
his list of witnesses for the county to pay,
but does not send In any moneys received
from fines and forfeitures of ball. The
statute provides In this regard:
" Tho Judge of the Municipal Court of
the City of Portland, In Multnomah Coun
ty, and each Justice of the Peaco of said
county, at the closo of business of each
month, shall make a certlAed report to
the County Auditor of all Anes and for
feited balls in state cases collected by
him, and all commitments to the county
jail during the month, showing the names
of persons committed and the date and
term of sentence.'
"I called on the District Attorney about
the matter, and he gave me an off-hand
opinion that the county Is entitled to the
money, but said he would look the matter
up. I spoke to Judge Hogue, and he stat
ed that he could not sec his way clear
to turn the money oyer, as, according to
the city charter, he is required to pay all
money over to the City Treasurer. I
claim that In state cases ho Is not acting
as a Municipal Judge, but as ex-offlcio
Justice of the Peace, and we are entitled
to the money. They make U3 pay the
posts. The Munlcioal Judge has never
i mnrio n rwvnrt hpr In state cases, but I
i will have a report here tomorrow, and can
tell from it what the county 13 entitled to
receive."
SAYS HUSBAND WAS CRUEL.
W. Scott Morrill, Saloon-Keeper, Is
Sued by Wife for Divorce.
May Morrill yesterday commenced pro
ceedings in the State Circuit Court against
W. Scott Morrill, a saloon-keeper, for a
divorce, on the ground of cruel treatment.
They were married In 1870, at Bangor,
Me., and have no children. Mrs. Morrill,
In her complaint, charges- her husband
with having assaulted and beat her, and
with falsely accusing her of misconduct.
She says he received and entertained at
their home women of bad repute, and
violently abused her for not assisting in
their entertainment.
Mrs. Morrill further alleges that her hus
band Insisted on her associating with suet
people, and became very angry when she
refused to do so. and that he refused to
provide her with the necessaries of life,
and, to get rid of her, advised her to go
t.nd live with relatives at Princeton, B. C.
JAPANESE APPEALS CASE.
United States Court Asked for Writ
of Habeas Corpus for M. Matobn.
.-An nnniimtion for a writ of habeas
Mfmia fnr thf release of M. Matoba, a
subject of the Emperor of Japan, was
filed in the United States District Court
yesterday by H. Y. Zul. The application
..tniA ATntnhn lina been deorlved Of
his liberty by D. M. McLauchlan, Chief
of Police; that he bad been arrestea on
a charge of vagrancy, tried c-eiore an u
iT!iiiv.iiiminnniri lurv. convicted and sen
tenced to 20 days in jail; that such sen
tence carried with it the necessity of
working on the rockplle; that an under
taking on appeal had been offered and
refused, and that the sentence and the
accompanying punishment were contrary
to the provisions of tho city charter. A
citation to the Chief of Police to appear
and show cause was issued Dy juage uei
linger, and a hearing will be had today.
Conrt Notes.
m inventorv of the estate of John W,
IT. Miller, deceased, was filed In the Coun
ty Court yesterday. The property con
sists of an Insurance policy for $2000.
The final report of LIda B. McKittrlck,
administratrix of tho estate of Clarence
M. McKittrlck, deceased, was filed In tho
County Court yesterday. The receipts
were $CG03, and all claims have been paid.
There is some wheat In storage belonging
to the estate, and also 80 acres of land in
Columbia County.
Epconragcment for Beef-Raisingr.
WASHINGTON, Aus. 5. At tho Nation
si Retail Butchers' and Meat Dealers
Protective Association, which met in con
ventlon here today, tho so-called beef
trust was vigorously assailed and Presi
dent W.- G. Wagner, of New York, In
his address, recommended that the tariff
be taken off meat and food products. It
is likely that there will be a movement
xnado at this meeting to urge tho payment
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of a bounty either by tho Federal or
State Governments looking to the en
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FOR FIREBOAT FUNDS.
Committee Is Abont to Bes;In Active
Canvass.
Tho committed of the Chamber of Com
merce which has In charge the matter
of securing a flreboat for thl3 city will
canvass the business houses tho last of
this week to see who will sign the sub
scription list and make the plan a possi
bility. The committee estimates that
about JG0.C0O Is needed to build and equip
a first-class boat, that will be effective.
and of some use in a time of fire.
Tt has been decided by the commltteo
nrmnfnted to collect the necessary data
concerning the flreboat, its construction
and cost, that If possible a boat made in
thU i?ltv from material furnished by the
?tate would be more desirable than a boat
made In some other locality. Tho reason
for this action Is easily seen. It is better
that the money used in Its construction
be spent in the city and state, so that
those who will subscribe win be out put
ting that much money Into general circu
lation. This committee consists of Messrs.
rnmnhell. Bentlev and SunDle. and they
will mako a formal decision this evening
at Chief Campoeus omce, at ino nre
headquarters.
In the meantime Messrs. Flanders and
-Ralllv wrs armolntpfl ft. commltteo to
collect the names of those wno were in a-i
position to subscrlbo to the fund, so tnat
rhA Collectors will have as little difficulty
a possible when they commence work.
Mr. Flanders, together with Messrs. Bran-
nick and Ransom, will call on tho railroad
companies, to see what they will sub
scribe. Aa they are the principal ones
intrMted In the matter of a flreboat- they
will be asked to head the list. Nothing
will be done, however, until president
Mohler. of tho O. R. & N. Co., gets back
trnm the farmers' meetings in Eastern
Washington, for the committee wishes, to
see mm urst.
TIME CARD, STEAMER T. J. POTTER
This week the O. R. & N. Co.'s steamer
T. J. Potter will leave Ash-street dock for
Astoria and Ilwaco as follows:
August 5, 8:15 A. M.; August. 6, 9 A. M.;
August 7, D A. M.: August 8. 9 A. M.:
August 9, 11:45 A. M. Baggage must be
received at Aah-stret dock 30 minutes be
fore departure. Ticket offlce. Third and
Washington.
DAIliY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
PORTLAND, Aug-. 5. Maximum tempera
ture, ,00 deg.; minimum temperature. CO deg-.;
-river 'reading-. 11 A. M., 10 Xeet; change In 2i
hours, 0.1 foot; no precipitation; total pre
cipitation since September 1, 1001. 40.89 Inches;
normal precipitation since September 1, 1001.
40.33 inches; deficiency, 5.44 Inches; total sun
shine August 4, 1002, 14 hours 42 minutes; pos
sible sunshine August 4. 1002. 14 hours 42 min
utes. WEATHER CONDITION'S.
No rain has .fallen west of the Rocky Moun
tains , durlnc the last 24 hours, and the tem
peratures are moderately -warm.
Tho Indications aro for fair weather In tho
Valley Grove
iDim
Spry Creek
Unincorporated r
Ckarri'Son
f Goilege Place
-i. XK 18 tts Intention of th
Free Watfr management to sell the en
tire stock In the. Eastern
. (-,. European marxeL.
MOUflTain VatieY However, by war of cour-
tesy. a block of 1000 shares
will be offered fnr lnoal
subscriotion for the period of SO dayi from
July 10. 1902. Applications coming In later
than Aug. 10. 1902. will not bo considered.
Apply to L. Y. KEADY & CO.,
Failing Bids.. Portland, Or.
Or to Main Office, Dooly Buildlns,
Walla. Walla, Wash.
208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213
FAILING BUILDING
Cor. Third and Washington Streets
Open evenings till 9: Sundays from 9 to 13.
North Pacific States Wednesday, and continued
warm weather.
PACIFIC COAST WEATHER.
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Baker City
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Helena
Kamloops, B. C
Neah Bay
Pocatello
Portland .... ...
Red Bluff
Roseburg- .... ..
Sacramento .. ..
Salt Lake City..
8010.00
8 NW Clear
10 NW Clear
10 N Clear
0 W Clear
10 SW Clear
NE Pt, cloudX
0 .... Clear
0 W Clear
W Clear
12 NW Clear
SE Clear
14 N Clear
10 S Clear
8 NW Clear
24 SW Clear
8 N Pt. cloudy
S N Clear
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Light.
WEATHER FORECASTS.
Forecasts mado at Portland at 8 P. 31 Xor
23 hours ending midnight August 0:
Portland aud vicinity Fair; continued warm.
Oregon, Washington and Northern Idaho
Fair; continued warm; northerly winds.
Southern Idaho Fair; slightly higher tem
perature. EDWARD A. BEALS, Forecast Official.
MEETING NOTICES.
WASHINGTON LODGE. NO. 48.
A. F. & A. M- Stated meeting thla
(Wednesday) evening. Work In 1L
M. degree. All Master Masons cor
dially Invited. By order of the W. M,
J. A. NEWELL, Secretary.
SAMARITAN LODGE. NO. 2. I. O. O. F.
Regular meeting this (Wednesday) evening, at
8 o'clock. Second degree. Visitors welcome.
M. OSVOLD, Secretary.
ORIENT LODGE. NO. 17. L O. O. F.
Regular meeting this (Wednesday) evening, at
8 o'clock, corner Grand ave. and East Pino
st. Initiatory desree. Visitors welcome.
W. W. TERRY. Rec Sec
DIED.
MADDEN In Seattle. August 5. Mrs. Hattlo
E. Madden, wife of E. B. Madden, of Sell
wood, aged 43 years 1 month. Funeral no
tice later.
ALDRICH At the Good Samaritan Hospital,
August 5. at 0:55 P. M., Stephen W. AUrlch.
Funeral notice later.
FULLER August 5. 1002. Mrs. Bello Fullr.
aged 50 years, a native of Cuba. Funeral
notice later.
ROGERS In this city. August 5, Duran Rog
ers, aged 30 years. Notice of funeral here
after. SCHACHT August C. 1002, near Damascus.
Or., J. F. A. Schacht.
J. P. FIN LEY A SON. Proeresstva
Pnneral Directors and Bmbaliaeri,
Cor. Third ami Jefferson Sts. Com
petent Indy ass't. Both phones No. 0.
EDWARD HOLMAN. Undertaker. 4th
and Yamhill sts. Rena Stlnson. lady
assistant. Both phones No. n07.
., 4
Cremntorinm, on Orejron City car
line, near Sellvroodj modern, scien
tiflo, complete. Chnrjres Adults, 945;
children, ?25. Visitors, O to 5 P. M.
Portland 'Cremation Ass'n, Portland.
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