10 THE MORNING OEEGONIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1902. CACKLE AND CROW Aristocratic Fowls Keep Up a Din at Poultry Show. IOWA JUDGE BESTOWS PRIZES Victors Are Faffed With Pride Wken Cards and Ribbons Are Awarded Judge SnellabRrser Praises the Show. All day long yesterday a crowd of visit ors thronged the poultry show, bid men with whiskers, young men who had never eeen live chickens before, residents of the rural districts, city folks with country cousina, people who talked nothing .but eggs and hens, and even little children who had to be lifted up so that they could see Into the wire coops and find out what was making all the distracting racket. ; All the roosters that were on hand the opening day were there with their families, and a gobdly number of late arrivals who had missed their trains the first day and had to -wait All the fowls, the chickens and the turkeys, the geese, the ducks and the guinea hens, and even the pretty pig- cons, added to the bedlam, and the aver age spectator wondered If he had not strolled in on a lot of college boys prac ticing their football yells Instead of a hen exhibit "Fine Show," Says the Judge. ' Judge Shellabarger says that the show is first class, and that there are many fine birds in the coops for the people of Port land to see If they will only take the trou ble to go to Merrill's Cyclery. Never be fore in the history of the Oregon State Poultry Association has there been so much enthusiasm, and it is generally stated that the show has been better con ducted this year than ever before. The coops are models of perfection, simply put up and scrupulously clean and neat. The exhibitors have taken particular pains to see that their birds were in the best of condition before they placed them on ex-, hibltlon, so that they make a good appear ance before the judge. Fowls clean and in good conditon mean prizes, and to get a prize awarded by Judge Shellabarger Is no small honor. Yesterday afternoon the show began to give evidence that prizes were being given. A number of the classes had been passed upon by the judge, and the decisions an nounced, and after the secretary had is sued the premium cards the exhibitors be gan to tack them up on the coops. Some of the coops had four and five cards up in front and the wirework all decorated with ribbons, so that the prizewinners' boxes presented a very fine appearance. Birds Show Their Pride. Even the chickens seemed to know what the cards were for, for they would strut up and down and take a side glance to see If any of the visitors were reading all the good things about them that the judge and the secretary had oat down in print. When an old rooster saw that, together with his family, he had secured five cards, he near- ly burst open with pride, and crew till he could be heard all over the business part of town. Many of the best birds on show have rec ords all over the West, and have very fan ciful namea There is "Mark Hanna," the giant Partridge Cochin of C. D. Mlnton, of Salem, and "Victor," a fine Barred Plymouth Rock, belonging to W. H. Arps, of Santa Cruz, Cal. All these chickens at tract attention, and they seem to know just as well as the human folks that they -are somebody and entitled to great consid eration. The judge went all through the White Wyandottes. the White Plymouth Rocks, the Buff Cochins, tfib Partridge Cochins, the SingleComb White Leghorns, the Sin gle Comb Buff Leghorns, the Barred. Ply mouth Rocks, the Black Minorcas and the Buff Plymouth Rocks yesterday. The scores of all but the last three classes were added and announced, and the re maining scores will be added today. The hens of the show lay a .good many eggs every day, and the committee in charge has secured the services of J.. P. Ludlam, of Chicago, to judge these eggs every afternoon at 2 o'clock. The decisions added' up and announced yesterday afternoon were as follows: White Wyandottes. Cocks First, J. C. Murray. Woodlawn, Or.; second. Mount Hood Poultry Farm, Portland, Or.; third, B. Lee Paget, Port land, Or.; V. H. C, B. Lee Paget, Port land, Or.; H. C, Mount Hood Poultry Farm. Hens First, B. Lee Paget, Portland. Or.; second, Mount Hood Poultry Farm, Portland Or.; third. J. C. Murray, Wood lawn, Or.; V. H. C, Mount Hood. Poultry Farm, Portland, Or.; H. C, B. Lee Paget. Portland,' Or. Cockerels First, second and third, D. N. Lash, Woodlawn, Or.; third, J. C. Murray, Woodlawn. Or.; H. C, D. N. Lash, Wood lawn. Or. Pullets First , and second, D. N. Lash, Woodlawn, Or.; .third, J. ' C. . Murray, Woodlawn. Or.; V. H. C. and H. C., D. X. Lash, Woodlawn, Or. Pens First, D. N. Lash, Woodlawn, Or.; second, J. C. Murray, Woodlawn, Or.; third, B. Lee Paget, Portland'- Or.; "V, H. C. Mount Hood Poultry Farm,' Portland, Or. Collections First, . J." C. Murray. Wood lawn, Or.; second,-- B.- Lee Paget, Port land, Or.; third. Mount' Hood Poultry Farm, Portland, Or. White Plymouth Rocks. Cocks First, J. Henry Penn, Yaquina, Or.; second, A, C. Stark, Mount Tabor, Or. Hens First and. second, A. C. Stark, Mount Tabor. Or.; third. A.' B. Keaton, Portland, Or.; V. H. C, J. Henry Penn, Yaquina, Or. Cockerels First and second, A. B. Kea ton, Portland, Or.; third, J Henry Penn, Yaquina, Or. Pullets First and second, A. B. Keaton, Portland, Or.; third, William Casteel, University Park. Or.; V. H. C. and H.C A. B. Keaton, Portland, Or. Pens First, A. B. Keaton, Portland, Or. Bnff Cochins. First cock and first hen, Frank Fen wick, Portland, Or. Partridge Cochins. First cock, first hen, first pullet and sec ond cockerel, C. D. Mlnton, of Salem, Or. Single Comb White Leghorns. First cock, Charles Fisher, Portland, Or.; second cock, A. W. Powers, of Tre mont. Or. Single Comb Ball Legiiorns. First pullet, G. M. Simpson, of Cor vallls. Or.; and second cockerel, Angus Gov. COMING ATTRACTIONS. Wsrmia Lecture Tonight. Professor Edward B. Warman, A. M., of Chicago. 111., will give the first of his series of entertainments tonight, "Char acter Study the Triune Man," at Taylor Street M. E. Church. Mr. Warman Is one of the most popular and versatile men before the American public He has lec tured from Winnipeg on the North to Old Mexico on the South, and from Portland cn the East to Portland on the West. He Is strongly Indorsed by press and pulplj everywhere. The people of Portland are fortunate In being privileged to hear this "prince of entertainers." "The James Boys." A new play called "The James Boys In Missouri" comes to Cordray's, with Sun- day matinee. December 14. There have , been other plays wiich have - presented tne James boys durlns tneir action, duc this version was made-fr6m the original book and reil happenings, and Is not an imitation of any other play. The main scenes and Incidents are wonderfully In teresting and effective, and a romantic love tale ripples through the play as well. There is plentjt of Jovial comedy that brightens things Venerally, and with John Abbott and Harriet Lee and other care fully selected ones In the cast a very smooth and exceptional production re sults. "The James Boys In Missouri" is a thorough scenic surprise, as well, and the Blue Cut train robbery Is called mar- velously real and startling. A Great Military Play. "We'uns of Tennessee," .which will be the offering at the Baker Theater all next week, starting Sunday afternoon, is a military drama of the "hlgheot order, in which the Nelll Stock Company 'will ap pear to a splcnuid advantage. The play Is strictly modern and up to date In every particular,, abounding with scenes which are -most beautifully pictured by the pen of the well-known Southern author, Lee Arthur, who has recently collaborated with David Belasco In one of the latest metropolitan successes, "Naughty An thony. "We'uns of Tennessee" tells a story of Incidents of the late war between the United States "and Spain. The scenes are laid in and near Chickamaujrua Park, where Uncle Sam's troops were assembled prior to their departure for Cuba. Every character of the play Is a gopd one, and the cast one of the largest ever seen in a Western - stock theater, it requiring 21 players properly to produce4 this great drama. The demand for seats for qvery night next week is exceptionally large, which indicates the capacity of the Baker will be tested at every performance. "A Little Outcast." "A Little Outcast," which has made a hit at Cordray's this -week, will be seen at the Saturday matinecand for the last time Saturday night. It Is a thrilling mel odrama, the leading character of which Is a newsboy, well played by Miss -May Stockton. "Hello, Central" at Cordray's. The merry New York Casino jingle, The Telephone Girl," which opens at Cordray's for three nights and Saturday matinee, commencing Thursday, Decem ber IS, Is described as a frothy musical delight and a rollicking, galloping, spirited comedy. Sale for the Biff Minstrels. This morning at 10 o'clock the advance sale of .seats will begin for Primrose & Dockstader's Minstrel Company, which .Vi AfdTinam Rrand Theater next Monday and Tuesday nights, December 15 J and 16. RESOLUTIONS OF REGRET Rubber Trade of Snn'FrancIlico Pays Tribute to Jules H. Spadone. At a meeting of the San Francisco rub ber trade, held- In the rooms of the Manu facturers' & Producers' Association. De- cember 9, 1902, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved. That we sincerely regret the un- , timely death of our friend. Jules H. Spadone, who has been Identified with and favorably known t& the Pacific Coast rubber trade for 20 years. Durlnc that time he has held re sponsible positions with honor, and has been the direct representative ot one of the largest rubber manufacturing companies In the United States. His character and habits were above reproach, and his death Is a great loss. i Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be . furnished the press of San Francisco and Port- Sk.'0'" also the India Rubber World. New " Bowers Rubber Company, W. F. Bowers, i president. I Goodyear Rubber Company, R. H. Pease, j rr t,.-,- New York Belting & racKing uo., Lta., c H. Chase, manager. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Company, J. V. Selby, manager. The Gutta Percha & Rubber Manufacturing Company, Bates & Hough, manarers. Pacific Coast Rubber Company, H. C. Nor ton, manager and vice-president. PERSONAL MENTION. H. B. Parker, a hotel man from Astoria, is a guest of the Perkins. H. R. Neberbos. a physician of Mon- mouth, is at the Imperial L. G. Bailey is registered at the Port land from Kadlak, Alaska. M. A. Langhorne, a prominent attorrfey of Chehalis, is at the Perkina F A. Seufert, a fruitgrower of The Dalles, is a guest of the Imperial. E. Ferguson, the contractor, of As toria, Is registered at the Imperial. . oeorge wnue. wno is interested, m some Aiiiajvu.ii u i..v., iubicicu ".- mc Perkins. Judge A. Waymire. formerly a promi nent citizen of this city, Is registered at the Portland from San Francisco. The Best Remedy for Croup. From the Atchison, Kan.. Dally Globe: This is the season when the woman who knows the best remedies for croup Is in demand in every neighborhood. One of the most terrible things in the world is to be awakened In the middle of the night by a whoop from one of the children. The croup remedies are almost as sure to be lost, in case op croup, as a revolver is sure to be lost in case of burglars. There used to be an old-fashioned remedy for croup, known as hive.syrup and tolu, but tome modern mothers say that Chamber Iain's Cough Remedy is better, and does not cost so much. It causes the patient to "throw up -the phlegm" quicker, and gives relief in a shorter time. Give this remedy as soon as the croup cough ap pears and tt will prevent the attack. It never fails, and la pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all xigj6ta. 1 I IftUTEDC CIIL." CATPUH lAlHHl I LIJ JUL I A 1 flLlt ALLEGE THAT HE SPENT MUCH OF THEIR aiONEY. Claim That Father Went to Germany and Obtained Legacy Which Belonged to Them. Testimony was taken by Judge Sears yesterday in the suit of Louisa Schwartz and her sister, Anna' Gerhardt, "against their father, Martin Gerhardt, and their stepmother, Frida Gerhardt, to recover $1725. Mrs. Schwartz and her sister were be queathed by their grandfather and grand mother. Peter and Susanna Hahn, who died in Germany some years ago, about 10.000 marks in equal shares. The prop erty was held in trust by George Hahn, a merchant at Frankenthal, and Mrs. Schwartz alleges in her complaint" that her father went to Frankenthal In 1S9S, filed a suit for possession of the money, and obtained three-fourth of It, or about' $1725. The balance is on deposit in banks subject to the order of the court, and will be some day turned over to the Schwartz asserts that of the $1725 which her father received for the benc fit Of herself and sister, he' Invested $1100 SCEXES AT THE POULTRY in the purchase of a house and four lota in Lochinvar Addition, which he and his second wife occupy, arid that he has re fused to make an accounting to her. Mrs. Schwartz testified that prior to her marriage, when she lived at ihome in Vancouver and also at Piedmont, that her father beat and abused her. She said she worked and earned her living part of the time. She stated that her father is a machinist; but that the only t,lme she knew of his working was .for a short time at Wolf & Zwicker's . iron works. Anna Gerhardt testified that when the family lived at Vancouver her father ill treated her and she ran away from home several times, and she was finally sent to the Reform School at Chehalis, where she remained over 'four years and was well taken care of. In answer to a ques tion by Judge Sears, Anna said she was 15 years old and attends the Presbyterian Church. She resides with her sister, Mrs. Schwartz. The latter testified that Anna's conduct was irreproachable, and It was never necessary to chide her. Gerhardt was represented by Attorneys Charles J. Schnabel, Robert Bell and Dan J. Murphy. He did not offer any testi mony in his defense, and took the posi tion that the plaintiffs did not make out a case. In his answer Gerhardt states that he only received $1125, and expended more than that amount. His report f,h?ws. expenditures as follows: Cost of j litigation in German court, $200; round trip to Germany, $675; fair of plaintiff from Germany, etc., $215;. support of Louise Schwartz for 4 years, $540; sup port of Anna Gerhardt three years, $350. Attorneys, Gantenbeih and Veazle sub mitted a copy of the decree of the Ger man courtj and argued that under It Gerhardt was entitled only to the inter- J est which, the money would bring, and that he had not loaned, dui naa ap- propriated it to his own use, and had committed a breach of the trust. The at torneys said reports received by the Ger man Consul 3howed that Gerhardt had received $1725. Judge Sears took the case under advisement, and the attorneys are to submit some authorities on some legal questions Involved. Plaintiffs' counsel contend that because of the breach of trust Gerhardt must account at once to his children. Mrs. Schwartz represents her sister, who is a minor, as guardian. ; HA REMARKABIiE CAPACITY. Witness Says Defendant Drank Dot- ties of Whisky in -Two Drinks.-' At the trial of the divorce suit of - 0rpha Mack against W. A.. Mack, be fore Judge George yesterday, J. Wood, i witness, testified that Mack drank a bot- tie of whisky at his place in two drinks. The bottle was drained within 15 minute Wood said Mack came to his house searching for his wife, who was not there, The witness stated further that ho had heard Mack accuse his wife of Infidel ity, and" call her vile names. The litigants reside near Kelly's Butte, where the plaintiff owns seven acres of land. They were married In 1895 at Van couver, Wash., and have no children. Mack worsts on the county roaus ua r man, He is contesting the suit and ask. for one-half of the land. Mrs. Mack ac cuses him of cruel treatment and exces. j slve Indulgence In Intoxicants, and this j the defendant denies. Fred Love and other witnesses test! ! fled that Mack drank too much. Henry l Doidge tesstlfled he cut several hundred i cords of wood for Mrs. Mack. He said that her husband complained of feelln sfrlr nnrl toolr mwHMn all fha tlmn. his face was flushed and he had the ap- pearance of drinking . hard. f Th rieffnrtnnt will nrmoiit hlo o the case today. PAID THE 3IONEY BACK. . F. D. Hatch Cashed Checks fo Which There Were no Funds. F. D. Hatch, a young man employee" as a traveling salesman by the Hall Saf & Lock Company, was tried before Judg Frazer and a jury yesterday on a charg of obtaining money under false pretense? Hatch passed a worthless check or $1 on Woodard, Clarke ,& Co., on October 7 which was cashed by George Healy, cash 'ler of the firm. It was dishonored whe-. presented at the bank of Ladd & Tilton ; on which it was aravn. Hatch passe five other checks, and afterwards calle at Ladd &. Tllton's Bank to deposit $10 to make them good, but the money wr refused. JHe was told to report to tr I houses which had the false paper. H. ' subsequently paid all the checks, but , Woodard, Clarke & Co. refused to accept . a settlement, because the matter was j In the hands of the authorities, and they had no right, to Interfere. Hatch was defended by Attorneys Henry E. McGIhn and Charles A. Petraln. He testified admlting that technically he Tvas guilty of a violation of the law, and offered as an excuse the fact that he was drunk at the time. The case was sub mitted to the jury at 11 o'clock. Court "otcs. The Inventory and appraisement of the estate of John DeWltt Ray, deceased, was filed in- the County Court yesterday. An undivided one-fifth interest in certain t real estate Is appraised at 543,138, and personal property .at $922. John Dewitt Ray was one of the helrs-at-law of Peter Hardenburg, who died about 15 years ago, leaving valuable business property in Portland. The will of Sarah A. Shattuck, deceased, was admitted to probate In the County Court yesterday. The estate consists of real property in Multnomah, Clackamas, Marlon and Washington Counties, valued at $25,000. To Lucy Shattuck is he- -queathed $2000, a certificate of deposit for $500, and $1200 held in trust for her from her father's estate. She Is also to re ceive certain articles of furniture and per sonal property. To Ira Shattuck are de vised the lands in Clackamas and Ma rlon Counties. The rest and residue of the estate is to be divided equally between Lucy, Ira and Oscar Shattuck. Ralph W. SHOW WHEJf THE FEATHERED ARISTOCRATS WERE JIGGED. Wilbur and Ira Shattuck . are named as executors. PUBLIC LAND THIEVES. LA Homesteader Describes the Way Rich Companies Rob the State. PORTLAND, DecTll. (To tho Editor.) I am confident that I am only voicing the earnest sentiment of thousands of citizens, not only of the. State of. Oregon but of the whole United States, wherever The Oregenian Is read, when I say that the people as a whole and every citizen Individually owes thanks to The Oregon ian for the fearless, persistent and effi cient manner In which you have called the attention of the people and their Leg islative representatives to the shameless manner in which the public lands, the patrimony of Uncle Sam's-children, is be ing partly squandered and partly stolen. The people not only of Oregon but of the whole United, States have reason' to be proud of such' a champion, and I feel sure that the time will not be when they will forget the service you have rendered them in this all-Important matter, because they are only just awakening to a realization of the fact that the question of what has become and Is now becoming of "the pub lic domain Is of paramount Interest to the whole people. I have been looking over parts of several Western States for lands fit for honest homesteading, and in consequence came in contact with . a. swarm, of ' so-called "cruisers" and "land locators," and while there Is no doubt that many unscrupulous and desperate men are among them, who would make fairly good highway robbers, yet the men who are behind them, and who are backing them in their nefarious business, are far worse. After the forest reserve Iniquity had been perpetrated, and syndicates had gathered in large amounts of fraudulently acquired scrip, then they sent out trained men to hunt out the best timber lands on which to place this scrip, and these same men are backing those "locators now. They have put up little shacks on many of the best claims (surveyed and unsur veyed), and tack up the name of some fictitious claimant; then one of the des peradoes, with rifle In hand, is left to guard 10 or "more claims until their back ers can send out men to locate. In one of the local Land Offices two of these men had no hesltance In explaining their business to me, taking It for grant ed that because rich companies employed them, that it w.ould be taken as a guar-' antee of their honorable (?) character. In every case It was stated that their com "nv t'"nid rrv a certain sum of money for claims which they had cruised out, as soon as title was acquired. In one case it was asserted that the company would, pay all expenses and Land Office fees. It was also plainly stated to me that it would not be healthy for any one to "monkey" with any claim they were hold ing down. I trust that The Oregonian will not stop in this great service to the people, but ..hat the most searching inquiry may be made, and that the proper authorities may find a way to at once stop this "land Jocator" business, for that will touch the heart of the whole affair, l- am-sure there is no one who desires to take up a piece of Government land but what would be glad and willing to pay $5a day and expenses to any person authorized by the United States Government to locate bona fide settlers. A. B: s More Antl-Mcrsrer -Hearing. ST. PAUL, Dec. 11. The case of the State of Minnesota against the Northern .securities Company, known as the merger ;ase, was given a further hearing today .n the United States District Court at the ""ederal building. The morning was large !y taken up with the introduction of sta istlcs' relative to thb Securities Company ind the Great Northern and Northern Fa ille roads. Testimony was taken with a view to' es nblishlng the fact that the state has an ndividual Interest in the conduct of its ailway systems. Statistics as to receipt f grain were Introduced by the secre .arles of the Minneapolis and Duluth hambers of Commerce to establish the iterest of the state as representing the raingrowers. The hearing will be con nued tomorrow. Going to St. LouIsT If so. better learn about the new service .iaucuratcd by the O. R. & -N. via Den- r and Kansas City. Inquire city ticket I office. Third and Washington. CLUB TO GIVE CARNIVAL aiULTXOMAH DIRECTORS FILE IX- CORPORATION ARTXC LESS Annual Fall-Fair of September, 1003, Will Be Under Athletic Club's Auspices. . M The directors of the .Multnomah Ama teur Athletic Club yesterday filed articles of incorporation ior injuuiuioraan v.ir- nival Association, for a fair to be held in Portland in the Fall of 1S03. It will be remembered that the same sort of incorporation was filed last Spring by the club vfor the 1902 carnival, which was later on turned' over to the jurisdiction of the .Portland Elks, who completed arrangements and held the fair, details of whjch are fresh in the minds of the Portland public. Now that the "best people on earth" are no longer in the show business, the Multnomah di rectorate has taken the matter up and has concluded to try another carnival in Sep tember. 1903. The preparations have been commenced very early, so that everything will have time to be perfected before the carnival opens on M. A. A. C. Field. No definite plans have been formed yet, and only the preliminary organization has been per fected. The board will thus have plenty of time in which to prepare special feat ures. It is proposed to give a first-class show, and an effort will be made to se. cure many good local features. NEW RAILROAD DEPOT. Site for O. W. P. & R. Co.'s Bnllding at Grcsham Has Been Located. GRESHAM. Or., Dec. 11. (Special.) The site for Gresham's new railroad depot on the line of the O. W. P. & R. Co.'s road has been definitely located. It will be di rectly south of the present terminus of Cleveland avenue, distant about 800 feet from that point There Is no road at present from where the depot will be Into the streets of. the town, but several of the leading citizens have started a move ment to extend Cleevland avenue the re quired distance. In order to accomplish this It will be necessary to get a right of way over private property. ThlB arrange ment has been nearly completed. Henry Metzger has promised to allow the pro posed road to cross his land for over half the distance free of cost. A blacksmith shop which is now directly in the way will have to be moved, but the people here will buy Its owner another lot and will move his building. Another lot will probably have to be bought for the right of WAy, and it is not believed there will be any serious difficulty in getting the extension opened. The county has charge of all the streets of the town, and the County Court will be asked to put a bridge across John son Creek and build! an elevated roadway to connect the railroad w.lth the town. Plans for the new depot and freight house have not been perfected yet, but the buildings wllL be sightly and commo , dious when finished. The station will be ' at the east endof a deep cut, and the surplus dirt wnl be used to fill in the low grounds around the, end of the, road way and between the main track and the switches. Construction work Is being pushed as fast as conditions will permit. The camps will be maintained In this vicinity for several months yet, after which they will be moved further toward the .Clackamas River, where the terminus will be. Woodmen's Election. Clover Camp, W. O. W., elected officers Tuesday night as follows: Consul-commander, Charles Cleveland; adviser-lieutenant, John Clanahan: banker, J. -H. Metzger; clerk, E. C. Llndsey; escort, B. j w. .timory; watenman, junn .raimquist; sentry, Ben Rjalney; .manager, P. A. Dally. The Installation ceremony will take place the second Tuesday In January, and the event will be followed by a banquet Circle Election. Clover Circle, Women of Woodcraft, have elected officers as follows: Past guardian neighbor, Mrs. lone McCall; guardian neighbor, Mrs. T. Retzloff; ad viser, Charles Cleveland; banker, J. H. Metzger; clerk, Mrs. Minnie Clanahan; magician, Mrs. Emma Metzger; attendant, Mrs. Nellie Metzger; captain of guards, Mrs. Nellie Wlrtz; inside sentinel, Mrs. Hester Lawrence; outside sentinel, P. A. Dally: managers, E. E. Metzger, F. I. Dally, E. E. Owens. The Installation will be held the first Tuesday in January. Rrlef Notes. Ross lielney, one of the proprietors of a sawmill near here, broke his left arm In two places one morning this week while trying to put a belt on a big drive-wheel. A freight car was burned a Fairvlew Monday morning and another one was badly damaged. Other cars were saved by prompt action. The fire was caused-by tramps who had slept in the destroyed car. C. P. Penniston sold his farm on the Base Lin yesterday for $11,500. The place is situated near Terry, and consists of about 100 acres, nearly all Improved. Mr. Penniston and family haxe moved to Portland. ' The Methodist .and Baptist Sunday schools are making preparations to hold Christmas trees with appropriate exer cises. They will be held on different even ings, so as not to conflict with each other. A Tiff In Time. Washington Evening Star. Congratulations should be sent to Miss Margaret McDermott and Mr. Terence Sheehan, of Elizabeth, N. J., not because bu6y bSuse thou h en a ed the a?e not married and are not likely to be. F As Time is the stuff Life's made offtake it from an Elgin Watch the timekeeper of a lifetime the world's standard pocket timepiece. Sold every-, where ; fully guaranteed. Booklet free. ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO., Elgiw, Illinois. They discovered a radical incompatibillty ln season to prevent future trouble and probable divorce. ' They learned it, too, only on the very edge of the altar, or rather In front of the desk of the Justice before whom they appeared with witnesses for the ceremony. Miss McDermott was compelled at that moment to fasten her shoe, and in doing so exposed just the least bit of openwork stocking above the low buckle. Mr. Sheehan noted the detail and remonstrated with his bride-elect for her taste for openwork hosiery. Miss McDermott spiritedly declined to change her styles, and Immediately an issue was raised which could riot be -adjusted. The ceremony was postponed indefinitely, and now bothMr. Sheehan and Miss McDer mott are looking for more suitable marches, she for a man who will raise no objections to such frivolities as open work stockings, he for a spouse who will regard his slightest wish. There are so many mistakes in matrimony that the avoidance of one In season Is reassuring. If all marrying men and women were to learn in time of the obstacles to perfect happiness which strew their pathway, there would be less w'ork for the divorce courts. GOBBLES MINERAL LAND. Another Complaint Against Northern Pacific Lieu Selections. PORTLAND, Dec. 10. (To the Editor.) In The Oregonian of December 8 is an editorial article opening as follows: "It 'Is of no use now to call for an Investiga tion of the Northern Pacific Railroad lieu land job, as a correspondent does in an other column of today's paper. That be longs to history." I think the article Is gotld, sound sense, when It refers to land that Is not known as mineral, but t do not think it will ap ply to land that is known to be mineral, especially where there Is an organized mining district with Its boundaries well marked and recorded as a mining district since 1S63, as appears on the County Re corder's books In Albany, Linn County, whereccan be found three mining districts recorded years ago. Now, Mr. Editor, what right has the railroad company to locate such lands or for the Government to allow this to be done, inside of mining locations, with out an act of Congress Betting aside a recorded district? The railroad company has scripped thousands of acres of this mineral land in lieu of barren land that it accepted in Montana and elsewhere. Why should Oregon be obliged to pay the debt ot other states in giving up val uable timber and mineral land. The rail road company knew full well when it ac cepted the land along its tracks that the land was of little use. Now, Mr. Editor, in my opinion and In that of thousands of others In Oregon, the mineral land that is known as such and recorded as far back as 1863 can be recovered and should be by all means, and not let this steal stand, as It always will make trouble and Is not just to the, miners or the people of this state. The district referred to Is the Santlam district, which Is covered with as flne looklng quartz ledges as I ever saw in ,any place on this coast Many of them are now being worked and the land grabbers have placed their scrip over prperty that is now being worked and developed as quartz locations. 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Consultation fra and Dr. Walker, 149 First St., bet. 1 above named district so there would be nothing to look out for, and this Is only one section of Oregon where the land steal has been going on. E. O. SMITH. Mining locations defeat all railroad and state selections, if the mines and mineral were known to exist or were located prior to the time the railroad and state- claims took effect Private land claims derived from foreign governments alone can de feat mining locations. DAILY CITY STATISTICS-, Marriage Licenses. JFrancesco Gugllelmelll, 19; Concetta Amala, 17. Real Estate Transfers. D. F. Sherman, administrator, to II. T. Oatman et al.. lot S. DeLashmutt & Oatman's Little Homes, No. -1 $ 200 J. H. Oatman and wife to J. R. Oatman. lot 7, block 1. Redllchton 1 George Bamford et ux. to H. E. Noble, trustee, lot 8. block 13, Lincoln Park.. 1 J. V.. P. McFall to Fred S. Morris, lots 8 and 9," block P. Scllwood 300 I. L. and O. W. Nelson to W. J. and Z. J. 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