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io THE . MORNING OREGONIAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1902. HE RENEWS DEMAND Lord Insists on Having Sun day Law Enforced. ALSO THE SIDEWALKS CLEARED He Pays His Respects to the Preach ers, Claiming: Credit for Good "Work Done by His League, and Will Keep It Up. Chief of Police D. -M. McLauchlan ana! Sheriff W. A- Storey will each receive to day communications from Charles K Lord, the human sphinx, who signs him self "Attorney for the Law Enforcement League," reiterating his demands that the Sunday closing law be enforced. Not only will the general law against the sale of liquors be quoted, but the officials will be reminded of the regulations regarding back doors and side rooms, both in restaurants and saloons. The Chief of Police will also receive another letter quoting the city ordinance against the obstruction of side Walks with "merchandise in the business section. As this matter "rests entirely with the city officials, Sheriff Storey will not he troubled. Mr. Lord says that he may also write to Mayor Williams, but will first give the police department a chance to act of Its own volition. When seen by an Oregonian representative yesterday Mr. Lord said: "I observe the various expressions of several ministers of the gospel " In yester day's paper relative to the work of the Law Enforcement League, presided over by George H. Kllner. I confess that I am unable to appreciate the attitude of any man of good morals who would seek to place obstructions in the pathway of moral reform. Why, supposing I was a gambler-by profession, which I am not, or suppose the league was composed of gamblers and their 'friends, which it is not in fact, supposing that Mr. Kllner was the devil's own, is not the league and is not Mr. Kllner seeking to accomplish ex actly what these reverend gentlemen pro fess as their life's work? Supposing, for instance, his Satanic majesty should ac tually assist In the moral advancement of Portland. Would it be in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ to cast him "but and refuse the proffered aid? "Why question a man's motive when he is seeking to do good? Do any of these gentlemen question the motive of a per son who drops a dollar into the contribu tion plate? Do they ask who gave it, or where he received It, or whether he made It honestly? When a man of wealth con tributes money to pay off a mortgage upon church property, do the ministers ask him If he made it In the liquor business or in renting buildings for Immoral pur poses, or do they ask him If he made it by gambling in grain and stocks? Why. then, should they question the motives of a body of people who are seeking for an honest enforcement of the laws of this state and city? "The Law Enforcement League was or ganized for the prevention of crime, and the enforcement of the statutes against It It may, since Dr. Hill feels' so ag grieved, have been a misfortune that it should have selected for its name the title of an association which I doubt not that Dr. Hill had forgotten, and the general public believed had outlived Its usefulness and that nothing short of the toot of Gabriel's, trumpet would ever resurrect. I am very certain that there was no inten tion in the selection of the name to com promise or bring upon themselves the un just storm of indignation which has been aroused in its selection. If the doctor and others desire. I have no doubt that the name of the present association will be cheerfully and willingly changed. "One of the gentlemen says, 'I have no confidence in Mr. Lord.' Well, what has that to do with the league? I advise its members in a professional way, the same as that reverend gentleman advises his church. He does his duty, I shall try and do mine. Our Inspiration comes from our employers. "Give to the league your fullest measure of 'insincerity.' Withdraw your confi dence entirely. And then. If you be an honest man, you must admit that partial Buccess has crowned the efforts of these men In the suppression of the nlckel-ln-the-siot card machines. Was it right to enforce that law? If It was right, then no matter how utterly bad the league or its members may be. It has accomplished some good and ought to be entitled to more generous treatment and considera tion at the hands of gentlemen in whom the better element of the community is en titled to place confidence. "The Oregonian Sunday states the case squarely. Under the title of 'A Small Question.' It says: 'The question Is not,Is the law a wise one? .. That matter -was settled to the satisfaction of the .law makers In its passage. Neither is there any question as to whether this law or any other should be enforced. Its pres ence upon the statute-book settles this matter without argument. "The league will attempt to enforce the laws as It finds them against crime and Vice." SHERIFF IS IX EARNEST. Will Arrest Slot-Mnchinc Men Plugged Machines Illegal. Concerning a report in circulation yes terday that cigar machines would be placed in operation again by dealers, Sheriff Storey said: "If they run slot machines, they will all be arrested and prosecuted. I will arrest them as fast as they put them on the counters. There are machines in use with the slot plugged, and you hand your nickels over the counter- I understand Ed Schiller and 10 other cigar dealers have hired Attorney Dan J. Malarkey. and are prepared to test the question If these machines can be inter fered with. Of course, they are not a violation of the nickel-ln-the-slot machine law, because they are not slot machines, but they may be a violation of the gen eral statute regarding gambling and lot tery. There is a box of cigars on top of the machine, and you get a cigar every time you play, and they say that is not a game of chance; but the player takes a chance of getting something more. You get more ' cigars if you -win them. I un derstand Constable Jackson will make an arrest, and the case will be tried out be fore Justice Reld, and an appeal can be taken to the State Circuit Court If it is desired and is necessary. I would prefer Constable Jackson should make the arrest Instead of myself, as he can bring the case before the court at once." SEED JiOT CALL OX OFFICIALS. Law Enforcement Lcngners Can Legally Arrest Offenders. An attorney, who has been reading the letters sent by the so-called Law Enforce ment League to the Sheriff, Mayor, Dis trict Attorney and Chief of Police, says If the association Is composed of 60 well known citizens and taxpayers, who want a model city, and desire to see all of the laws enforced without fear or favor, they do not have to bother the officials, but can take the matter in their own hands and make all of the arrests necessary. The attorney states that the statutes pro ride how arrests can be made, and that private citizens have authority to make arrests as officers. He refers to section 1576 of the Code, as follows: "A peace officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person: "For a crime committed or attempted to be committed in his presence. "When the person has committed a fel ony, although not in his presence. "When a felony has, in fact, been com- mitted, and he has reasonable cause for believing the person arrested to have committed it." Also the following section of the stat ute:" "A private person may arrest another for the causes specified in section 1576 in like manner and with like effect, as a peace officer, without a warrant" An eXDlanntorv unto innpornlnc fheven Statutes is as follows: "An . officer or private person having reasonable cause to suspect a particular person guilty of a public offense may, acting in good faith, arrest him without a warrant. The offense, however, must amount to a felony,-for neither one, act ing without a warrant, has the right to arrest a person for a misdemeanor com mitted on an occasion already passed." The attorney says, according to the terms of these statutes, any private per son, seeing slot machines in operation, or saloons open on Sundav. or irambllne- sro- lng on, or any crime committed, can make an arrest wltnout a warrant, just tho same as an officer, and all that Lord and his disciples have to do Is to pitch in and reform things to their heart's content. CAUSE FOR GRATITUDE. Dr. Blackburn Praises Work of Larr Enforcement League. PORTLAND. Oct. 21 fTn lhi T7!rHtnr 1 Lest there may be a misunderstanding as io tne attitude of some of us In re gard to the movements of Mr. Lord and the Law Enforcement League I write. They "are all strangers to me, and. so far as their outward acts are concerned, we have more reason for gratitude than criticism. What they have done is just what every law-abiding citizen desires. If they succeed In doing what the old league failed to do I, as a member of the former organization, sincerely rejoice. On a cer tain occasion two men, not of the pro phetic order, did some reform work. Joshua said to Moses: "My lord Moses, forbid them," but the great leader re plied: "Envlestthou for my sake? Would God that all the Lord's people were prophets and that the Lord would put his Spirit upon them." A greater than Moses had this experience: "And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting our devils in thy name; and we forbade him because he foltoweth not with us. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not, for he that is not against us is for us." Paul found some who were charged very much as Mr. Lord and his friends are now, and his answer was: "What then? not withstanding every way, whether In pre tense or In truth. Christ Is nrpaohpfl- an I therein do rejoice, yea and will re joice." If these men are preaching ' righteousness and casting out the weap- I ons of Iniquity and shutting the doors of the gambling hells and the saloons, ' "whether In pretense or In truth. I therein I rejoice." Mr. Kilner and Mr. Lord are reputable citizens and have a right to the j common principle In law that adjudges ' every man innocent until ne is proven guilty. All hail to men who can bring things to pass for righteousness, even if they do not train in my crowd, or do the work my way. ALEXANDER BLACKBURN. TO DISCUSS TUBERCULOSIS International Congress Opening To day Will Take Up Koch Remedy. BERLIN. Oct. 2L Dr. Koch's tubercu losis remedy will again come up for dis cussion before the International Tubercu losis Convention, which will open tomor row evening with a reception at the Prus sian Parliamentary House. " Professor Koehler, who wrote a book last Spring embodying six years' observations and tending to show that human and animal tuberculosis were lnter-communicable, will state his present position in the contro versy, and Dr.'Ricard, of Alfort, France, will speak of the transmission of . con sumption tnrougn milk. Whether Dr. ' Koch will take part in the subsequent dls- i cusslon Is uncertain. His name is not on 1 the programme. Other subjects to be discussed are the at- J titudc of the various governments regard- ! ing tne prevention of consumption, the ODiigation or pnysiclans to Inform the po lice of the occurrence of cases, protection far labor in factories, and the methods of 'taking care of consumptives. Most of the delegates are guests at pri vate houses, for it is considered an honor by prominent citizens of Berlin to enter tain distinguished foreign scientists. The American delegates are: Dr. Welch, of Baltimore, and Dr. Charles Denison. of Denver. The latter will read a paper on the most useful direction inquiries Into tuberculosis can take. Attempted Mnil-Car Rohhery. EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 21. (Special.) An attempt was made last night near Snohomish- to rob a United States mall car of the eastb'ound Great Northern train. Two men Jumped Into the car, and three others tried to get In. All ran away when the mail clerk pulled the bell-cord. THE SAME J)LD STORY. A liexnarkuhle Instance of What . Custom Does. When a man finds that he Is played out he is apt to be discouraged. Mormon Bishop Pills arc the most immediate and permanent remedy for nervous and weak people. They cleanse and .vitalize, the system, remove all matter that is detri mental to mental and physical action. They are sold at 50 cents oer box. or six boxes for $2 50, at S. G. Skidmore & Co.'s, Portland. Or. If you are troubled with Insomnia, aue to any form of nervousness. Mormon Bishop Pills are the remedy that will cure you. NOW UNCLE SAM CAN HAVE HIS SCUTTLE FILLED. NEEDED THE BURLINGTON WITHOUT IT XORTHERX LIXES COULDX'T REACH MIDDLE WEST. President Hill Talks About Raids, Rate Reductions and Independent Personal Action of Stockholders. ST. PAUL, Oct. 21. When Special Ex aminer Ingersoll resumed the hearing of the suit of the United States against the so-called railway merger lie announced that but cnc. session would be held today. Solicitor-General Richards Immediately re sumed the cross-examination of Presi dent Hill, of the Northern Securities and Great Northern Railway Companies, ask ing in regard to Mr. Hill's statement that one reason for organizing the holding company was to prevent danger of raids on stock. Mr. Hill explained that stock held by a holding company would be less on the market. "How does It come about that the Union Pacific holds about eighty millions of the Northern Securities Company?" "That Is a matter that does not con cern us, but it does concern you." Pressing the same line of questions, Mr. Richards was told that Mr. Harrlman or any one else who wished might buy North ern Securities stock. Mr. Hill said he did not know that shareholders willing to sell could not be found. Any stock might be bought and purchasers usually could find those willing to sell. If others desire to buy Northern Securities stock they could only do so by offering a high enough price. "We have tried," he said, "to make it as difficult as we could fairly for such raids to prove successful. I don't con trol who shall or might own the stock Some of the owners who usually work to gether would be slow to sell without con sulting their associates. Out of 1100 or 1200 Northern Securities shareholders, 1 know probably 25 or 30. The largest sin gle holder of Northern Securities stock 1 understand Is Harrlman or at least the issue of stock was to him some months ago. The outstanding stock of the North ern Securities Company Is somewhere near $200,000,000. Harrlman might double his holdings, but he would have to pay a fair price for It If he bought It. The real protection is the union of the effort to develop the great Northwest business." The next line of questions pertained to the matter of rates and joint rates, and was gone into considerably In detail. Mr. Hill Insisted, In answer to ' one of the questions, that certain suggested rates could not be considered, and so far as he knew were never considered, because they were unlawful In answer to questions by W. A. Day, attorney for the Interstate Commerce Commission, Mr. Hill said the Great Northern Railway owned no line of rail way of itself, having, however, many lines under lease. The composition and extent of these various lines was gone into at some length, and also the forms of lease by which the Great Northern controls the lines of the St. Paul, Minne apolis & Manitoba and other lines. The total mileage operated Is between 5500 and C000. The lumber rate from the Coast to St. Paul and Duluth was again taken up, and Mr. Hill said the short haul was also affected by the general reduction, put Into effect when the Great Northern reached the Coast "The reduction of rates since the ac quirement of the Burlington was not an unusual thing," said Mr. Hill. "There had been frequent reductions of raters on the Great Northern." He spoke posi tively in regard to the reduction on the Great Northern. He believed it applied in substantially the same way to the Northern Pacific. The reduction on mer chandise has varied in different sections, and on different classes, but was from 10 to 15 per cent. On questions as to specific dates when certain rates went Into effect and to what articles reductions applied, he referred the questioner to the schedules, saying they could be better depended on than his memory. A similar answer was given to numerous other specific questions as to classification of rates. Mr. Hill said his coal rates had for several years been low er than those of the Reading or the Lacka wanna Railroads, and Mr. Day said he be lieved there had been some complaint to that effect in the East, whereupon Mr. Hill suggested: "I have for a long time wondered why the gentlemen In charge of looking after such matters have not taken some action In regard to it." Mr. Hill said rates were already reduced as traffic Increased following the Burling ton purchase. He had made no attempt to Influence rates on the Burlington. Mr. Day next went into coal traffic, and drew out the statement that better rates on coal were possible because of the con trol of the Burlington. He feared that there might be a fuel famine In the North west, not because of the anthracite strike, but because of the inability of railroads to transport sufficient coal from the Ohio and Wept Virginia fields to supply au needs. The acquisition of the Burlington had not diverted traffic from other lines to the Nothern Pacific and Great Northern, but had actually created new traffic for them. All railroads have recently In creased their business, but no others had developed to so great an extent as his line. The effect of the -Burlington, if the Bur lington had become the property of "the w t.x Union Pacific, would have been so serious that he would have recommended a sale at once. It would not have given hard competition, but would have absolutely prevented the getting of business In- the Middle West. Xt" was necessary to reach that section, and the Burlington was the best means "of reaching it. Asked to define the word "raid" used in his testimony, Mr. Hill said it was the purchase of stock In the open market, but Insisted that the purchase of the Burling ton by the Northern Pacific and Great Northern was not a raid, but simply a sale by and with the approval of the directors. In .answer to question by Mr. Young, Mr. Hill said he could not pur chase the Burlington or contract to do so, and that a corporate action of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific was neces sary. Mr. Hill was then excused, and the hearing adjourned until tomorrow. SHORT LINE'S XEW VENTURE. Needs Steamships nt the North to Meet Sharp Competition. Wall Street Journal. The amendment of the articles of In corporation of Oregon Short Line to' ad mit of the purchase and operation of a trans-Pacific and coasting fleet Is one of the most important railroad developments of the recent past Upon the details o the plan no .light has been thrown as yet, but we learn that the plan is definitely formulated on broad lines at the pres ent time, and will be worked out in detail In the near future. It embraces ocean lines from northern ports to China and Japan and Coast lines north and south from the same ports. The necessity of such a system Is based upon the future of the Orient. F. S. Fas sett,, addressing the Bankers' Association on Friday of last week, stated that the commerce of the century will center on the Pacific to as great a degree as that of last century centered on the Atlantic. Similar utterances of J. J. Hill and others are on record. The earnings of Canadian Pacific and the roads of Northern Securi ties from steamship lines are excellent comment on these statements, the fact be ing that each year makes necessary addi tional shipping facilities for these ' lines, and that each fleet grows larger and bet ter all the time. The Indisputable trend of American ex ports through the northern ports last year Is the strongest argument possible for the necessity of a Pacific service for the Hanlrnan lines. About SO per cent of the cotton goods exports of America In 1901 went to China, and of this by far the larger part went In the ships of Northern Securities ports. Imports showed the same trend. Unless the Harrlman lines are to lose to the northern lines the great transcontinental traffic for export and the freight billed from China and Japan for Atlantic Coast points, a Pacific service Is necessary. NOW A UNION SYMPATHIZER. President Lytle's Trip in East Con- verted Him to Organized Labor. President E. B. Lytle,' of the Columbia Southern Railroad, has returned from a three weeks' trip in the East. What he saw of the effects of the coal miners' strike converted him to the ranks of sympathizers with union labor. He says the feeling against the men who appeared to be responsible for continuation of the strike after the President had tried to bring the contending forces together, particularly against President Baer and Independent Operator Markley, was very bitter on, all sides, and union labor sym pathizers, were quite demonstrative. The personal safety of those, men was re garded as In peril. Mr. Lytle says the strain had become so great that blood shed was Imminent; It was a tinder heap that a spark would set aflame. Accept ance of arbitration gave Immediate relief. Fuel was so scarce that poor people would follow loads of coal to pick up any lump that might chance to drop. Coal that was half dust was delivered In sacks, a very unusual way to handle coal In tho East, and coal wagons were so rare that crowds would gather and curiously watch the delivery of the black stuff through scuttle holes. Mr. Lytle saw in the out skirts of Jersey City many poorly clad women and children walking along the railroad track looking for bits of coal dropped from the few coal-laden trains'. The attitude of the operators did much to drive public sympathy to the miners. People who knew nothing of the real merits of the controversy could not tol erate the display of corporation arro gance. Mr. Lytle thinks the coal miners won a great victory because they got public opinion In their favor as well as a fair prospect for bettering the conditions of their labor. Trnin of Cavalry Coming. Thirteen officers and 300 men of the Ninth United States Cavalry will leave San Francisco at 11:30 thismornlng for Portland, on their way to Walla Walla Barracks to take the place of the soldiers moved from there this week for Fort Snelllng, Minn. These three troops of the Ninth are fresh,from the Philippines, and have no horses. The animals used "in the islands are not deemed worth transport ing back to the United States. The troops, will move In a special train of about 12 cars, including four cars of freight and one of baggage. They are expected to reach Portland in good season Friday. From here they will go forward at once over the O. R. & N. to Walla Walla. The troops that went eist from Walla Walla took their horses with them 10S of the animals. 4 , HIS EVIDENCE NOT GOOD FARO - PLAYER FAILS TO PROVE CHARGE OF GAMBLING. . . Three Alleged Dealers at Gem Cluh Acquitted hy Jnry-How Shane Makes Rnlds. Marttn Heddy, Thomas Williams and James Vernon, of the Gem Club, were tried yesterday before a jury In the Mu nicipal Court, charged with running a faro game October 16, on the evidence of Ed E. Howland, who testified that he lost $100 playing faro at the Gem Club on that date, but after the jury had deliberated only a short time a verdict of, not guilty was rendered. Lawyer Henry E. McGinn represented the defendants, and through out tho trial he Insisted that In the eye of the law Howland, as an accomplice, was as guilty of the charge of gambling as the defendants, If they really were guilty, and that Howland's testimony should be discredited accordingly. This Is evidently the view the jury took of the position. The jurors were: W. C. Puffer, T. G. Buffum. O. H. Rieger, D. L. Povey, Will iam McDanlel and J. L. O'Farrell. How land was the first witness called, and, he testified: "I belong In Oregon City, and I was brought up on a farm. I went to the Gem Club last week Thursday. Previous to that date I went there on two different occasions and bet, and sometimes won and sometimes lost. October 16 I went there at 7 o'clock In the evening and played faro until about 1 o'clock the next morn ing. The men present at that time were playing faro, and Reddy and Williams both dealt in the course of the evening. I saw a complete faro layout, and I lJet $2 50 at a time. Williams gave me chips, and I bet on them. I lost all told $100. I told Reddy that I was broke, and he handed me $2. By occupation I am a cook, and I recently earned $61 doing surveying in Eastern Oregon, and a nephew loaned me $50 to help me start a restaurant. But I lost the money at faro. I am 34 years old. "Once I worked for Frank Helien at a crap game, and I dealt poker at Fritz. Nobody forced me to go Into the Gem Club; I went of my own accord. After I lost the $100 I went to Mayor Williams and told him what had happened, and he j sent me to the Chief of Police. I told the nier mat an i wanted was my money returned to me, and that -I would not swear out a warrant, as I did not wish to get into trouble. Then the Chief held me In jail as a witness." Policeman Shane testified: "I remember the last raid on the Gem Club, when we seized the gambling Implements and $1000. RInro thon T visit tYe fjpm two nnil thro j times a day to see if there is any gambling going on, and I have not found any." "How do you get Into the clubroom?" asked Deputy City Attorney Fitzgerald, curiously. "Sometimes I press the buzzer and some times the people 'downstairs let me in," answered the policeman. "And that Is the way you make a raid? Do you ever expect to get any gambler? that way?" commented Mr. Fitzgerald. Reddy and Williams both denied on. tho witness-stand that any gambling had taken place in the Gem since the last raid, about a month ago. Williams stated that men who allege they played at the Gem two or three years ago frequently call now at the place and ask their money back or threaten to make trouble. "Blackmail," remarked Mr. McGinn. ROYALTY IS SNUBBED. English Women Decline Invitation of Imperial Princess of China. PEKIN, Oct. 21. The Imperial Princess Yung Shou, the Dowager Empress adopt ed daughter, gave a tiffin today to the legation ladles. The English women de clined to accept the Invltition, owing to the strained relations existing between the British Minister and the court, as the re sult of the murders of two British mis sionaries In Honan Province. Strife for California Business. TOPEKA. Kan., Oct. 21. The Santa Fe and Rock Island roads are preparing for a great campaign after the California passenger trade the coming Winter. The palatial California flyer of the Santa Fe will be started November 15, and on No vember 1 the Rock Island will put In a new fast California train of the same class. Every improvement possible to de vise has been placed on these trains, and the roads will inaugurate the fiercest com petition that has been known for Califor nia trade. The Santa Fe Is now running the Cali fornia Limited twice a week, and will continue it until the new train shall be put Into service. RECREATION. If you wlih to enjoy a day of rest and pleasure, take the O. R. & N.. train from Union depot at 9 A. M. for a short trip up the Columbia, returning, if desired, by boat from Cascade Lccks. Tickets and particulars at O. R. & N. ticket office. Third and Washington. .V "Garland" Stoves and Ranges. Awarded First Prize Paris, 1000. Buffalo, 1001. TWO NEW STEAMERS One for Columbia River arid One for Puget Sound, WILL BE BUILT IN PORTLAND Pacific Coast Company Will Again Enter Local Bnsiness on Sound New Telephone to Be Bnilt for Up-Rlver Traffic. Two of the largest and finest stern wheel steamers ever constructed will be built In this city within the next fen months. One of these, which will cost about $100,000, and equal the old Wide West in size and elegance, is for the Pa-, cific Coast Steamship Company's Puget Sound business. The other Is a new Tel ephone, to take the place of the old White Collar liner bearing that name. Contracts for hulls and machinery for both boats are to be let separately, and interested parties are already figuring on plans and specifications. That a company having its headquarters on Puget Sound, and needing a boat for that business, should come to Portland to have It built may seem a little strange, but its action is due to the fact that at no other port on earth has. the modern sternwheel steamer reached such a high state of development as on the Columbia River. Heretofore the Pacific Coast Steamship Company has paid but little' atentlon to Inland marine traffic, but the business between the large number of rapidly-growing Puget Sound cities has increased to such an extent that it Is branching out The route for the new steamer has not been divulged, but it is reported that she will run between Seattle. Tacoma and Bellingham Bay ports. There Is a heavy traffic over these routes, and the new sternwheeler, as projected, will be better adapted for the business than anything now on the route. She will be about 225 feet long, and will have engines of the same size and type as those In the steam er -Hassalo, now on the Astoria route. While she is intended to carry consider able freight, special attention will be paid to cabin accommodations, and she will be equipped with sleeping accommodations for a greater number of people than can be handled with comfort by any steamer now running on Puget Sound. The con tract for the vessel will be let within a few days, and the, work of construction will be rushed with all possible speed, so that the new steamer will be ready for business early in the Spring. The new Telephone will ba equipped with the Immense engines which were purchased for the ill-starred Paul Mohr steamer Klickitat. They have 2S-lnch cylinders, with S feet stroke, and are much more powerful than those which were in the old Telephone. The new hull will be a little larger than the old one, but will follow the graceful model of the old craft in most respects. A portion of the cabin and upper works of the old boat will be used, but they will be remodeled and enlarged, and the steamer will be provided with all modern conveniences for the comfort of passengers. The company Is reticent about -Its plans for the new steamer, or where she will run, but it Is not Improbable that she will be placed In the tourist trade between here and The Dalles, in the Spring and Summer months. Her owners, with the Bailey Gatzert, built up the tourist business on that route to big proportions, and the new steamer will be admirably adapted to handling that kind of traffic. At the same H No Soap, Borax, Soda or Ammonia is needed with 1 gold omr I ii With little water and less effort you can clean Iff anything about the house better, easier and jjl I m cheaper than with Soap or any other cleanser. H iM Once -try it, you'll always buy it. x H H Made only by THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY, lj Wn Chicago, New York, Boston. St Louis. Makers cf OVAL FAIRY SOAP. 13 No more of the cake that is dough. Light Biscuit Light Light Work Light Quick - as time there is a possibility that she will go back on the run of the old Telephone on the lower river. There has been a decided revival in steamboatlng on- the Columbia River within the past year, and all of the boats running between this city and Astoria are doing a big business. For a time after the construction of the Astoria Railroad traffic by water between the two ports, as well as the way business, was very light, but since the increased activity in logging along the Washington side of the river, the trade has picked up wonderfully, and the freight business along the Washington side of the river alone Is greater than that of both -the Oregon and Washington side half a dozen years ago. There has been a large number of new settlers along the river, fishing has been profitable, and log ging and lumbering have distributed gen eral prosperity, in which the steamboats are sharing. While nothing is being said about the speed of the new White Collar liner. It is not Improbable that she will be fast enough to make an effort to win back the record on the Astoria route, now held by the steamer Hassalo. The first Tele phone, built about 20 years ago, in 1SS7 made the run to Astoria in 4 hours and 34 minutes, and that record remained un broken for a dozen years before the Has salo came along and set the mark down to 4 hours and 22 minutes. The Telephone will be ready for service early in tho Spring. Since the earliest days of steam naviga tion on Puget Sound, Portland builders have been called on to supply the best boats In use on the Inland sea. It was a Portland-built boat, also a White Collar liner, the Flyer, which every year for the past eight years has steamed a distance nearly equal to three times the circum ference of the earth. This steamer, which was built near tho foot of Jefferson street. In this city, about 10 years ago, runs be tween Seattle and Tacoma and makes four trip3 per day. a distance of 224 miles. Other steamers that have recently been sent around from Portland are the Ath lon and Inland Flyer. The old Eliza An derson, for nearly 20 years the crack boat on Puget Sound, was built In Portland In 1858, and since that time she has been followed around .to the Sound by a score of others. The old Emma Hayward. whose dismantled hull Is now lying just above Stark street, was for many years the best steamer on Puget Sound, and even the O. R. & N. Co.'s big sidewheeler, T. J. Potter, was pressed Into that serv ice for a few years. In order that the cities over there could have the oppor tunity of travelling on as gocd as was in use on the Columbia River. In addition to the two big sternwheelers. which are to be built, a number of other smaller vessels are projected, and. with a little easier situation regarding labor, the year 1902 would go out with more boat building under way than in any previous year In the history of the port There are more good-sized steamers now en gaged in log-towing on the Columbia River than ever before, but one, and per haps two. more will be added to this fleet alone, while the smaller jobbing fleet will also receive a number of additions. Steamboatlng has apparently not been killed in this field by the advent of the railroads, for there is more business on the rivers today than ever before, and more steamboat work projected or in ac tual construction. The new Telephone will be built In South Portland, just above the Jcfferson-3treet depot, but the place for building the new Pacific Coast Steamship Company's liner has not yet been decided on. Dickinson to Leave Union Pacific. KANSAS CITY, Oct. 21. E. Dickinson, general manager of the Union Pacific, was in conference in this city today with A. E. Stillwcll. president of the Orient road, and It Is stated he will probably accept the position of general manager of the Kansas City. Mexico & Orient Rail way. This position was tendered Mr. Dickinson some time ago. but on account of labor complications on the Union Pa cific he did not see his way clear to ac cept at that time. Pastry Light Cakes Cost. SORE am - a - wink I P-18-D