Morning Oregonian., January 21, 1903, Image 14

' THE MORNING OREGOXIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1903.
WOULD BUY NO PIANO
Mr, Coles Squanders Little
Money on His Wife.
SHE SUES HIM FOR - DIVORCE
Admits SenrcJiiiif? His Pocltcts
He Slumbered, lut Sny He
Threatened to Drown Her
in. a. Barrel.
Marjorlo Coles, In testifying yesterday
at the trial of her suit against her hus
band tor a divorce, stated that he has
(plenty of money, but quarreled constant
ly with her because she demanded enough
properly to support the family. They
own their home at Montavilla, and also
have property in Connecticut. Many
residents of Monavilla, both men and
women, were called as witnesses.
tuvk. doles testified that early one-
morning before her husband was up.
she put her nightgown over his panta
loons, so he would not observe what she
was doing, and took them down stairs
'to ascertain if he had any money. There
was ?29 In one pocket and ?G in another.
She took the trousers up stairs without
disturbing the contents In the pockets.
Then she said:
"Jim, let me have five dollars."
He answered that ho did not have any
money, and. although ehe knew he was
"following in tho footsteps of Ananias,
sho tvas patient and Inquired:
"Jim, haven't you got any money at
Gil?"
Jim testily asked: "What do you want
of it?"
When informed tho children needed
shoes, he said he would give it to her
later.
Mrs. Coles stated that her husband kept
money in a trunk, but objected to giv
ing her any of it; and she got mad and
threw away the key. and he had to re
move the lock to get his naturalization
papers so that he could vote.
She stated that she asked him for 5
to buy underclothing, and he "Hew olt
the handle and threatened to drown her."
He pumped a barrel full of water from
the cistern, and first drowned two Kit
tens and the old oat as a matter of ex
periment. He then said he was going to
cet her in four minutes, but she told him
to go to "Helena," and throw a sauce
pan at him. On another occasion he
threw a bowl of mutton broth at her.
The bowl struck her on the wrist, in
flicting a wound which bled copiously.
The plaintiff also stated that she work
ed at dressmaking and earned money to
help pay for their homo. She hired a
girl to do the housework, and with tho
money she made at dressmaking paid
many of the household bills. Mr. Coles
said she had credit at stores, but her hus
band grumbled constantly at the size of
the bills.
Once, she said, he came home and
stated that ho had $100. He spoke of an
indebtedness of $160 which they owed,
and asked her if he should pay it. She
answered, "By all means, as the prop
erty is worth very much -more." Ho
gave her the $100 to pay on account, say
ing as he did so: "Well, here It is. You
can't say I didn't give you $100 to do
as you pleased with."
Attorney J. C. Moreland, for tho de
fendant, asked: "Didn't you request him
to buy a' piano?"
"What! Ask him to buy a piano? No,
never! What good would it do me to
ask llm to buy a piano?"
Mrs. Coles testified further along these
lines.
Mrs. Anna Graff testified that one day
she was washing at the home of the liti
gants. Coles made an improper proposal
to her, and she hit him on the head
with a wash-bowl.
Irene Kirk testified that Coles quar
relled with his wife.
Mrs. Mary Specht was called as a wit
ness, and asked to tell what she knew
of a quarrel between Mr. and Mrs. Coles.
"Which one?" responded the witness.
She stated that Coles abused his wife
habitually, and admitted to witness that
he had been a brute, but would try and
do better. Coles said it was nervousness.
Mrs. Specht expressed the opinion that
anger was not nervousness.
Lena Bider testified that Coles cursed
his wife, throw water at her, threatened
to drown her and broke tho neighbors'
"windowe.
Coles denies these charges, and will in
terpose his defense today.
Attorney Moreland, representing the
defendant, in his opening address to the
court said it was a pitiful case. There
-were two children and a home, which rep
resented the hard 'work of both husband
snd wife. It was a trifle pathetic, coun
eel said, when the father came Into court
in the morning" and tried to speak to his
llttlo girl, and the mother sharply for
bade her to do so.
bnrred the doors, taken the keys -with
him. and nailed up the windows to pre
vent her escape, as well as to prevent her
friends and relatives from visiting her.
The plaintiff alleges that the defendant
has on various occasions struck, choked
and beaten her, and one time threatened
to kill her with a revolver. She says he
has accused her of unchastity, and sho
is afraid he will carry out his threats,
and do her physical harm and injury.
There Is one child 6 years old, of which
Mrs. Loasia asks the legal custody.
Property Sold for Taxen.
The sale of property delinquent for 1501
taxes was begun at the Courthouse by
the Sheriff yesterday morning. The de
linquent lirst Is small and irfuch of the
property offered for sale belongs to non
residents. Under the new law property
owners have three years in which to re
deem; and the law also affords more pro
tection for tax-title purchasers. There
were about 40 persons at the sale, mostly
brokers. The county bids In all property
which is not eold.
Court Xotex.
Daniel Wennerbcrg has sued A. Ander
son in the State Clrcuft Court to recover
$1000 on a note.
The Ibex Land Company has filed suit
against P. H. Marlay and H. E. Noble
to quiet title to 10 acres of land, and
also four lots in North Alblna, and four
lots In Cole's Addition.
A motion for a new trial In the case
of James Stinloy, alias Doc Sheehan,
and Hugh Traynor, alias John Harris,
who buncoed tho Louth brothers, was
argued before Judge Sears yesterday and
was continued for further hearing.
Susanna Schmidt has commenced suit
In the State Circuit Court against Louis
Schmidt for a dissolution of the matri
monial bonds, and for tho custody of their
minor child. They were married In Port
land on November 20, 1SSS, and she avers
that he abandoned her in August, 1901.
BOARD ENDS WORK
Water Committee Meets for
the Last Time,
CHAIRMAN C0RBETT REPORTS
HE FINALLY EXPLAINED.
Excitable Mnn Ik Afraid of Belnj?
Shot liy CareleKH JJoy.
"Tho lives of tho people who live near
Guilds' Lake are In danger, and we want
the protection of the police," said Anton
Ganderson yesterday, as he came rushing
into the police station.
"Why, see here," and he drew a small
22-callber bullet out of his pocket, "I
found this In my front door this morning.
The boys hunt birds In that community
and take no care in which direction they
shoot."
"Your address?" paid the captain.
"And they like to scare people, too,"
continued the Scandinavian, bo wrapped in
his story that he did not hear the ques
tion that was put to him. "When they see
people walking along the street they shoot
in their direction because they think It fun
to see them jump when the bullet whizzes
past them. My little girl was coming
home the other night and tne ouuet just
missed her nose."
Do you know their names?" asked the
captain.
We are in the city limits, and we are
taxpayers, and we want protection."
"Can you find the boys."
"I don't care how much they shoot, but
want them to be careful of people's
lives," continued the excited man.
'Do vou know who the boys are?'
roared the captain at the top of his voice.
"No. but I know where tney uve. ana
I want you to make it hot for them. There
Is no use-
Where can an officer find you? W hat Is
your number?"
I have no number, but I am in the city
limits, and I am a taxpayer, and I pay
for protection and
"Answer my questions," said the cap
tain. "Where can an officer find you when
we send him out?"
"I live Just below Smith & Howard's
rock quarry. Tou can't miss it. Why that
Is the same place where there was a
lady hit in the foot some time ago, and
she was laid up In the hospital for about
six months. Just think of it, all because
those boys are allowed to shoot at people
and at their housea"
I'll attend to it," said the captain, and
the man turned to a bystander and com
menced to tell of the awful danger he
was in.
Call Attention to the Fine Water
Syntem Given the City, and Es
presncB Confidence In Ability
of Xew Wntcr Board.
The final meeting of the Water Commit
tee was held yesterday afternoon, and
was attended by Chairman Corbett and
Messrs. Bates, Haseltlne. Joseph!, Knnpp,
Ladd. Lewis. Raffcty and Teal. .nair-
man Corbett then presented the following
report:
TrtrfinT,rt Or.. Jan. 17. 1003. The Aater
Committee of the City of rortland. Or.-Gcntle-
: I herewith submit tho report or tnc re
ceipts and disbursements by me comraiun
during the last quarter of the year 1002. the
inventory of property in possession of the op
erating department at the close of the year,
and the statements of the receipts and dis
bursements by the operating and constructing
departments durlnc the entire year, and also
thirlng the entire period that the water works
have been owned by the city. If they meet
with your approval, they will be signed by the
chairman and clerk and filed with the Auditor
for publication, as required by tne charier.
The following is a summary ui i ,
of the operating department:
Cash receipts during 1002.... $340,504 65
Operation and repairs..? 47.812 IS
Interest on bonds 1G0.000 00- 207.812 18
Balance paid Treasurer $13S,7S2 47
The apportionment of the above receipts Is
as follows: 13.8 per cent for operation mm
repairs (including .?2440 for additional meters.
?C0O for rebuilding wagon bridge near head
works, and ?GSO for renewing roof of Palatine
pumping station). 40.2 per cent lor paying u
rr..t nn bonds, and 4ft per cent net prout ap
plied towards the purchase of the Alblna water
works and extending water mains.
The reports of the constructing department
show as follows:
Balance on hand December 31. 1001. $142,240 19
Received from operating department
in 1002 i..t-
HOGUB CHANGED UIS.3IIXD.
Petition for Release of Prisoner on
. Writ of Habeas Corpus Xot Needed.
A petition asking for tho release of
James A. Heed on a writ of habeas cor.
pus, was Hied in tho State Circuit Court
yesterday morning, but was dismissed
later In the day, for the reason that Reed
who was restrained of his liberty by the
police authorities, was set free. The pe
tition stated that on January IS, Reed
had an examination before Municipal
Judge Hogue on a charge of larceny, and
iafter hearing all the evidence. Judge
Hogue said: "I will have to discharge
the prisoner. The evidence clearly shows
.that he did not steal the stuff from the
.-Southern Pacific Company, in fact, the
evidence does not show tho stuff -was
stolen at alL"
It was alleged that the court there
after said to the Deputy District Attor
ney: "Had you not better notify the
Southern Pacific Company?"
To this Attorney J. F. Watts answered:
'T will notify the Southern Pacific by
bringing an action for damages on ac
count of their treatment of Reed."
It was set forth further in the petition
that Judgo Hogue then remarked: "If
that is so, I will not dismiss the case,'
and held Reed in the sum of 5500 bail.
It was charged that Reed was un
lawfully restrained of his liberty, but
as the Judge of the Municipal Court ad
hered to his original resolution to dis
charge the man from custody, there wats
no necessity of the habeas corpus pro
ceeding.
Seems to Have Suffered.
Suit for ?2525 damages was filed yester
day Jn the State Circuit Court by Abra
ham Jones, against John H. Peterson,
on account of alleged personal injuries
In his complaint Jones recites that on
January 16, 1903, Peterson violently, fero
clously and maliciously assaulted, struck
and beat him on the face and body, cut
ting and wounding the left cheek, dis
coloring both eyes and bruising his nose
and lips. Jones avers that Peterson kick
ed him several times, fracturing his ribs,
and that he has suffered great pain and
distress. Peterson is a well-known log-
ger and Jones is a man CO years old
John H. Ditchburn appears as his attor
ney.
Locked Her in the House.
Pauline Leasla has sued M. V. Leasia
for a divorce in the State Circuit Court
because of cruel treatment. Mrs. Leasla
in her complaint sets forth that her hus
band is extremely jealous of her. and
on many occasions -when leaving their
house has locked her in, bolted and
GOT HIS MONEY FIRST.
Then Mr. Mclntyre Remembered His
Duty to the Stiue.
After having accepted 510 as compensa
tion for a number of articles that were
stolen from his daughter, C. M. Mcln
tyre yesterday prosecuted a criminal
charge against Charles Roach, who stole
the things.
"I gave Mclntyre 510," said young
Roach's father. "At the time I gave it
to him I asked: 'Now what is this $10
for? To pay me for the things that were
stolen.' he said. 'All I want is my money
back. I have children of my own, and I
feel as bad about your boy's guilt as you
do. Upon my word of honor, I promise
you that I will not prefer charges against
the boy.' " And at this Roach bestowed
uDon the complaining witness a look of
contempt, and his expression showed that
he felt his position deeply.
"Yes." he said in response to a ques
tlon from the Judge, "my boy stole the
thines. When I asked him about It he
broke down and confessed to me. Thero
was another boy with him, and I think my
son was led into it He has always been
good boy, and has never had any
trouble before."
The Judge wore a puzzled look. "I am
sorry for the hoy," he said, "and I do not
know what is the best thing to do In his
case. I do not like to send him to the
county jail, nor do I like to send him
to the Reform School. Ho admits that he
Is guilty of even a graver crime than he
is charged with. He Is only changed with
larceny, and admits that he ia guilty of
burglary.
Mclntyre wore a stqrn look ana a
haughty smile played about his face, as
if this was Just the time he had been
looking for. He made no attempt to deny
that he had taken 510 In settlement for the
things that were stolen nor that he had
promised not to prosecute the case. His
allowing it to be settled, however, had no
influence upon the Judge's decision as to
the jrullt of the boy.
After eome deliberationhe Judge de
cided to let the matter stana unui an er-
fort could be made to find the boy who
was with Charlie Roach at the time the
burglary was committed.
OUR ANIMAL ANCESTRY.
Professor Hutchinson Talks to Large
Audience About Evolution.
In a lecture on "The Process of Evo
lution" at the Ancient Order United Work
men Hall last night. Dr. Woods Hutchln
son entertained a large audience with
non-technical talk that was frequently
Interrupted with applause. He said that
there was no longer such a thing as
theory of evolution; that evolution was
now an. accepted fact. He contended that
It was not contrary to the teachings of
Scripture, and one of the best hits of his
talk was this:
"Mostly the unthinking portion of man
kind reject a belief In evolution because
they think It gives them an animal an
cestry. Just why they should do this la
not clear, for if we seek for such virtues
as perseverance, fidelity, truth, affection
and Integrity we find them highly devel
oped in the animal. And we do not find
an animal who drinks whisky or lies or
gambles or boats his wife. We do not
descend from tho monkey, however. The
human family and the monkey family
spilt from the common tree of life many
thousands of years ago, and each today
Is a perfect distinct species. But that
old rumor that Darwin made our remote
parents out to be chimpanzees continues
to worry a majority df tho world's human
Inhabitants."
It was announced that among the other
lecturers ta take part In the series would
he Dr. Emll Hlrsch, of Chicago.
water committee of the City of Portland. Or.,
and the subcommittee on water works, operat
ing the works from November 25, 1S93. when
the committee was appointed by act of Legis
lature, until December 31, 1002, as furnished
to you this day by Frank T. Dodge, shows a
correct and complete statement of all such
earnings, receipts and disbursements. Respect
fully submitted. W. T. BRANCH.
Portland, Or., January 30. 1003.
The commftte then held a sort of a quiet
conversational session, and reference was
made to the IS years which Chairman Cor
bett had served as a member of the com
mittee. The talk then ran into a discus
sion as to the probable approval of the
city charter by Governor Chamberlain
and as to the appointments to the new
Water Board of Messrs. Ladd, Raffcty,
Lewis and Joscphl. Mr. Teal, as usual.
made some remarks that would lead tho
chairman to believe that he was. going to
propose a motion of an entirely different
sort, and then he Introduced the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved. That the thanks of the water com
mittee be extended to the chairman for his uni
form courtesy and fairness as presiding ofllcer.
and that the committee express Its satisfaction
at the efficient and faithful work and conduct
of the business of the committee under tht
charge of the superintendent and clerk.
The motion was carried, and after the
djournment Mr. Teal said to Mayor Will
iams: "You could not appoint all the old
members to the new commission, but we
hear that you will give fine dinners to
those who got left."
"No, Mr. Teal," laughed the Mayor, "the
new members of the board will have to
give those dinners."
Total 52S1.022 66
Dlnliumentents.
Alblna water works 5176.144 00
Extending water mains.. 6S.S76 42
Reservoirs 1.681 76
Knhmprd nlDes 410 34
General expense 3.237 13-5250.409 05
nainnrn with Treasurer December 31.
1902 5 ui
Tf it had been possible to obtain pipes in
time, this balance would have been expended in
further extensions of mains before tne close
of th vear. A portion of It mlgnt nave oeen
used for the final payment for tho Alblna
water works. 525.000 due on or before February
1, 1001. with 5 per cent Interest, but It was
deemed better to use all available funds for
supplying the rapidly Increasing need for more
water mains. Five miles of new mains. 6, 8,
10. 14 and 20 inches In diameter, were iam
during the year 1002, making the total length
of street mains 197 miles, including 30 miles
of mains less than four Inches In diameter.
The entrlneer of the committee reports ttiat
during the year 1002 there was no appreciable
movement of the land west of tne park reser
voirs, and that tho slide has been stopped by
draining away the water beneavn u oy means
of tho tunnels on the bedrock. These tunnels
hniiirt hIwrvs be maintained, and. to make
them nermanent. the timber lining snouia De
replaced with a permanent drainage system of
concrete sewers ana tiling.
If tho condition of the land should remain as
satisfactory as it is now throughout the present
ninv spRson. the enclneer thinks it wiu De
safe to proceed with the work of reservoirs re
pairs durinc the coming Summer.
The estimated cost of repairing both of the
reservoirs is 557,000, but. because of the need
of funds for extending mains. It may be aa
visible to repair but one reservoir this year.
The following is a summary or tne esti
mated cost of the various projects under con
sideration:
Distributing and reinforcing mains al
ready planned siou.uoo
Additional distributing mains during
1903 petitioned for 40.000
Drainage tunnels, permanent structure. 12,000
Repairs of one reservoir 31.000
Total 5163.000
With the 530.C0O on hand December 31, 1002,
and the 5140,000. the estimated net receipts for
water sold during 1003. there will be. approx
lmatcly, $170,000 available for the above de
scribed extensions and betterments.
In conclusion, as this Is probably the last
meeting of the water committee as originally
constituted under the act of the Legislature,
for supplying the City of Portland with pure
and wholesome water, allow me to congratu
late you upon the faithful performance of
your duties under the act. whereby you have
not only performed this trust faithfully In fur
nishing such 'water, but In great abundance,
and have greatly reduced the price. I may
say that the committee, as constituted, has
been so faithful In the discharge of Its duties
that no breath of scandal has ever been con
nected therewith. No one has ever sought ta
use his position for private gain, always con
sidering and bearing In mind that it was
public trust, in which every one took pride.
It was the Intention when the committee was
created that, as the work of the committee
should be finished and completed, a commls
sion of a smaller number would be appointed
for the purpose of continuing the work under
such commission for the benefit of the com
munlty. The Legislature, under the new char
ter, which will soon go into effect, provides
for this commission, and we are about to re
linquish our trust to the four Commissioners
and the Mayor for continuing the work so
auspiciously begun. While the works are not
complete In every respect, the wise selection
of the commission that will take charge
having been Intimately connected with us in
the past, therefore well acquainted with the
duties to be performed makes me sure that
every care will be taken to perform their good
offices in the Interest of the entire community.
We therefore leave this matter In their hands,
in full confidence In their faithfulness to dls
charge the trust Imposed upon them.
I wish also to add a few words of com
mendatlon of the work performed by our faith
ful superintendent and clerk, and also the
engineer In charge, who have so faithfully
discharged their important duties.
H. W. CORBETT, Chairman.
The annual report of Treasurer L. A.
Lewis was presented and was adopted,
Its principal features were embodied in
the report of W. T. Branch, the expert ac
countant who had been engaged to ex
amine the reports of the committee, and
whose report was as follows:
To the Honorable Members of the Water
Committee, City of Portland, Or. Gentlemen
Ia accordance with your request and appoint'
ment. I have the honor to report that I hav
audited the accounts of your committee, both
in the matter of extension of mains and con
structlon and the sources of all revenues and
expenditures unaer tne supervision of your
subcommittee for the year 1002, and I find the
same to be correct. A correct account has
been kept of all receipts and vouchers for all
expenditures of moneys during the year 1002
are on file In the office of your committee.
have also audited the Treasurer's account, and
find the same to be correct and to agree with
the books of the .general office as kept by
Frank T. Dodge. The balance of cash in the
hands of the Treasurer, as shown by the books
December 31, 1002, Is 530.613 01. On the 12th
day of January, 1003. there ajtood to the credit
of your Treasurer in the First .National Bank
the sum of X20.SC0 23, and to his credit In
Ladd & Tilton's Bank the sum of 552 84, a
total amount of 530,013 07. The cash book on
this, the 20th day of January, 1003, which In
cludes the amount on hand January 1 and the
receipts up to and including January 10. calls
for the sum of 530,382 30. This amount I find
to be correct, having counted the cash on hand
in possession of Frank T. Dodge.
In this connection, permit me to say that
having audited tho accounts of the water com
mittee from the time of Its first organization
down to .the present time, I believe I am In a
position to say that the statement of all the
earnings, receipts and disbursements by the
SMALL BOY IS SKEPTICAL
Profewxor E. M,
"Whoppers"
Lance Tells Him
About the Sun.
Meier (Sh Frank Company Meier d& Frank Company
"That professor." said a small boy at
tho Russellvllle School, yesterday. In a
voice vibrant with disgust, "that profes
sor don't know nothing." And he shot
about four withering glances at Professor
E. M. Lance, the principal, who was de-
llverins a lecture on "Astronomy to tho
pupils.
The pedagogue was endeavoring to Instill
a thirst for knowledge Into the rising gen
eration, but achieved his most complete
success In convincing some of his Juvenile
audienco that he was dwelling in an
abysmal Ignorance of things solar, lunar,
stellar and astronomical.
"The sun' said Professor Lance, with
the true oratorical Inflection, "Is 93.000,000
miles away from us."
Not being prepared to argue this point.
the small boy accepted it with a vague
but Inarticulate distrust, and the learned
man, who had told the school children to
question him freely, proceeded uninterrupted.
"Ninety-five million miles, said he. "Is
so great a distance, that If a boy had an
arm long enough to reach the sun. It
would be many thousand years before he
knew he was burnt." And the pedant
paused benignantly that his illustration
might percolate the mental jungle before
him.
It was at this juncture that the small
boy reached the stage of indignation
which demands a verbal outlet. He roeo
from his seat, as Mr. Lance had invited
the curious to do, and sought the speak
er's oyo,
"How Is that?" said the email boy with
the forceful brevity of language which
belongs to the young, the unlettered and
the foreign-born. "How can it be? If I
put my hand on the stove I know it right
away. Isn't the eun just as hot as a
stove?"
The professor carefully explained the
matter to the skeptic, who resumed h!a
seat, vanquished by the mellifluous
verbiage of the lecturer, but unconvinced.
His distrust of Mr. Lance as a leader In
the paths of knowledge was rapidly grow
ing. And then the schoolmaster turned
to the subject of gravitation.
"Were the force of gravitation suspend-
ed for one brief moment," said the imag
inative professor, "everything on the
earth would Immediately fly off into space
at an inconceivable velocity."
At the risk of Invoking a very material
wrath upon himself, the doubting Thomas
In the rear seat once more rose.
"Where would we go to?" he asked.
About this time the lecture adjourned.
HE LOST HIS JOB.
Xegro Walter "Who Assaulted Two
Chinamen Is Fined.
For assaulting two Chinamen, Simon
Jones, a colored employe of the Portland
Hotel, will have to pay a fine of 550. More
over, he has lost his Job. Lee Pooa and
Ye Yoon, the two injured Chinamen, ex
hibited their scratches before Judge Hogue
yesterday, and it was decided that the col
ored gentleman had used entirely too
much violence. The two Chinamen con
cerned wait on the hired help at the Port
land Hotel, and a few days ago got Into
a row with blmon. A complaint was
sworn to by the Chinamen, and yesterday
the caso appeared in the Municipal Court.
An attempt was made by the defense to
prove that one of the Chinamen had seized
a butcher knife and rushed at Jones, but
the Judge's decision showed that he did
not take much stock in that part of the
story. "Twenty-five dollars for each of
fense," he announced.
"I will appeal the case," said the negro's
attorney.
"The ball, in that case, will be JGO," said
tho Judge.
"That is pretty high bail," interrupted
the attorney. "He Is working there at the
hotel."
"Are you working at the hotel?" asked
the Judge.
"No,' replied Jones, with a sorrowful
look, "I lost my Job, too."
VALUABLE BOOK.
Prisoner Uses It to Tell His. Same in
Police Court.
"What's your name?" asked Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney Adams yesterday as
a dignified-looking man, charged with be
ing drunk, was led before Municipal Judge
Hogue. The man fidgeted about a3 If
something was bothering him, looked from
one to the other, then reached Into his
pocket and drew out a large, book. Turn
ing the leaves over carefully, he finally
found the place he was looking for.
"There," said he In triumph, "that's my
name," and he pointed to a carefully
written name In the book.
"Yes," said he. "I plead guilty to tho
charge of being drunk, but I want to tell
your honor "
"FIvo dollars," said the Judge. "Next
case.
With a startled look the man made an
other dive for his book, and turning the
leaves over carefully until he found the
proper place, announced that he would
pay the fine.
Xot Bankrupt Yet.
The petition In bankruptcy of H. G.
Miller, objections to which had been filed
in the United States District Court, was
referred yesterday to Albert Abraham,
referee in bankruptcy at Roseburg, for in
vestigation. Objections have been filed
to the petition on the ground that Miller
had not accounted for all the property
which he Is reported to have poseessed.
BUSINESS ITEMS.
If Baby Is Cuttlnjr Teeth,
Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy,
Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup, for children
teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea.
Odd pairs of Lace Curtains One, two and three pair lots at one-third off regular price.
Picture Framing to your order at 25 per cent discount from regular prices Second Floor.
Trunks, Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Telescopes Every good size and style Special prices.
learance
Of 1903 is fast approaching the end. Ten days more
in which to take advantage of the greatest bargains of
the year in all lines of merchandise. This clearance
sale will go into history as the largest and most suc
cessful ever held in the Far West. Right froin the
first hour huge throngs of eager buyers have crowded
every department. More merchandise, better mer
chandise and greater bargains than ever before. No
matter what you want in wearing apparel or house
hold furnishings, there's money to be saved by taking
advantage of our great clearance sale.
Brass and Iron Beds, Springs, Mattresses, Pillows, etc., at clearance prices.
Blankets and Comforters at exceptionally low prices during the clearance sale Third Floor.
All kinds of Carpets and Rugs greatly reduced during the sale.
iSk ' Buy a
Willamette
Sewing Machine during the clearance
sale if you want a strictly high-grade
machine at the lowest prices ever quot
ed. The "Willamette" embodies in
construction the best workmanship and
materials the market affords. In ele
gance, simplicity and durability it has noj
equal. Every machine full ball-bearing
and guaranteed for ten years, we want i
you to see them before buyingelsewhere
Compare the "Willamette" with oth
ers. It sells upon its own merits. Dur
ing clearance sale these prices prevail.
3-Drawer, Box-Top at $20.00
5-Drawer, Box-Top at $21.00
5-Drawer, Drop-Head at $22.25
7-Drawer, Drop-Head at - - $23.00
Crescent Cabinet, 5-drawer.. $24.25
(SECOND FLOOK.)
SHOE BARGAINS Extraordinary for
1 1 . n men. women unui
children Shoes of quality and style at
marvelously low prices.
WHITF SAI F Of ladies' Undermus-i
ims and infants wearJ
hundreds of bargains in all lines Sup
ply yourself at present prices.
The New White' Goods
Have you seen the rich new White Waistings at Meier & Frank's?
That's the question hundreds of Portland women have been
asked the past two days Sunday's announcement of the arrival
of the new White Fabrics brought scores of lookers and buyers
Nfvfr cnlH mnnv white onnHs heFnre in .Innunrv All are im- rf
ported English Waistings Best that will be shown this season.'
Beautiful conceptions in-batin DamasKs, uneviots, uxroras,
Basket Weave Vestings, plain white grounds and plain white,
embroidered whites, woven whites About 70 patterns for choos
ing, which is exceedingly good for so early in the season They
are worth seeing evensif you have no intention of buying Prices
during the clearance sale are
Per Yard 23c, 36c, 46c, 52c, 57c, 67c Per Yard
The American-made White Fabrics promise to be the most
beautiful ever shown Pricing up to $3 yard If the mills keep
their word we'll have them for you in a week or ten days.
We are showing about thirty styles in the new Imported
1903 Fabrics in colored and fancy figured Advance guard.
Reductions In The Cloak Store
Offerings are interesting the masses Tempting bargains in Jackets, Suits, Waists, Wrapper
Dressing Gowns All new, desirable goods, every garment priced at lowest point of entire yes
5UK waist Reductions
$1.25
$1.75
$2.25
Our entire remaining stock of Silk Waists
at surprising reductions High-class nov
elty Silk Waists at less than cost.
$3.75 Waists, now only $2.67
$4.50 Waists, now only $3.55
$5.00 Waists, now only $3.55
$6.50 Waists, now only $4.75
$7.00 Waists, now only $5.15
$7.50 Waists, now only $5.25
$8.00 Waists, now only $5.75
All our fine quality French Flannels and
Prunella Waists at very low prices.
$4.50 Waists $3.55 $5.50 Waists $4.45 '
$6.50 Waists $4.92 $5.00 Waists $3.95
$6.00 Waists $4.72 $7.00 Waists $5.25
Flannel Waists in best patterns and styles.
Waists now $ .89 $1.50 Waists now $ .98
Waists now $ 1 .22 $ 1 .95 Waists now $ 1 .32
Waists now $ 1 .55 $2.50 Waists now $ 1 .72
Garment Section
Offers rare bargains in Jackets, Suits, Skirts, Walking Suits
and Skirts A larger and better assortment io choose from
than can be found anywhere else on the Pacific Coast.
Children's Cloaks
At greatly reduced prices All high-class Novelty Coats at a
sacrifice Children's Dresses and Blouse Suits less than cost.
Robes and
Dressing Sacque
Eiderdown Sacques and DresJ
ing Robes, satin trimmed, si
frogs, cord and tassel.
$4.50 Robes, now only $3.2
$5.00 Robes, now only $3.8
$6.00 Robe5, now only $4.7
Eiderdown Sacques, all size
best styles, great values at
67c, 84c, 92c.
Wrappers
Percale and Lawn Wrappc
in good patterns and colorini
all sizes, 52c and 69c each.
Flannelette and Percale Wn
perSj best styles, mater- J
ials. $1.2; $1.50 values
Petticoats
Black Moreen Petticoats,
plaiting with ruche,
reg. $7.50 value for
$1.25 Sateen Petticoats $
$1.75 blk sateen Petticoats $1
All silk Petticoats greatly
duced Golf Vests reducS
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