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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1903.
NEAR HEAD OF LIST
Portland Makes Fine Showing
in Wheat Exports.
EXCELLED BY TWO POINTS
Striking Decrease In Puget Sound and
San Francisco Exports-French
Ship Loses Fine Charter
by Its Nonarrival.
Portland Is nearer tho head of the list
as a wheat exporter for the flrst ten
months of the calendar year than she
has ever been before for a correspond
ing period! According to the monthly
statement of the Bureau of Statistics,
-which has just been received, but three
ports In the United States have shipped
more "wheat than has been exported from
tho Oregon metropolis during the ten
months ending November 1, The three
ports which lead Portland in wheat ex
ports are Galveston, New Orleans and
New York, and for tho month of October,
the latter port falls behind Portland, but
the third place is taken by Superior, so
that for the month as well as for the year
to October SI, Portland holds tho im
portant position of fourth place.
The October shipments show a. striking
decline from those of a year ago, but
In this respect Portland makes a better
chowing than is made by any other Pa
cific Coast port. In October, 1902, this
port exported 1,619,473 bushels, while last
month shipments were 759,252, not quite
one-half as much as was shipped one
year ago. Puget Sound shipments in Oc
tober, 1902, were 2,452,207 bushels, while
this year they were but 501,317 bushels,
only about one-fifth as large as they
were in October, 1902. San Francisco also
showed a much greater proportionate loss
than Portland, with shipments of 264,590
bushels, compared with 754,677 bushels on
tho same month last year.
The proportionate showing of San Fran
cisco and Portland would have been still
more favorablo to the Oregon port had it
been credited with the amount of wheat
that was sent coastwise to San Francisco,
and of which there was no mention In
the Government figures, which deal only
with foreign exports. The shipments from
Portland to California ports last month
were 95,533 bushels, and this amount de
ducted from the San Francisco shipments
would leave the Bay city one of the
smallest wheat-exporting ports in the
country. The respective showing made
by the ports in October this year and last
as complied by the Bureau of Statistics,
is as follows:
OCTOBER.
1903 1901
Port. Bushels. Bushels.
Galveston 2,015,320 1,481,680
Now Orleans 1,218.019 1,679,091
Superior 1,095,053 665,872
Portland 759,262 1,619.473
New York 6S2.4S8 3,535,277
Puget Sound 501.317 2.452,267
Boston and Charleston .. 433,258 1,700,533
Duluth 330.010 147,956
San Francisco 264.590 754,677
Philadelphia 20S.0CO 3,388,071
Baltimore 188,571 660.000
Newport News . 262.454
Other ports 3.033 427,422
Total 7.69S.921 16.774,773
The position oftthe different ports for
ten months ending October 31, Is as fol
lows: TEN MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 3L
1903. 1902.
Port. Bushels. Bushels.
Galveston 16,359,633 9,514.546
New Orleans 9,846.768 11,883,028
New York S.197,758 18,312,587
Portland 4.518.787 8,281,636
Puget Sound 4,222,785 10,820.073
ban Francisco 4.0S0.504 11,788,396
Baltimore 2,665,907 8,992,729
Superior 2,564.988 3.743.540
Boston and Charleston. 2,097,192 7,519,311
Philadelphia 1.512.&72 8,122,310
Chicago L452.426 3.027.446
Ihiluth 1,197,689 1,643,913
Newport News 334,448 4.653,097
Norfolk and Portsm'th. 26,319 108,000
QIOMlC 3.VZ0
Other ports 3,463,102 3,577,355
Total G2,554,79S 1H,SS7,567
OWNERS HOLDING FIRM.
Will Not Charter Ships at Rates Of
fered by Exporters.
Grain chartering at this port, while
more active than at any other port in the
.Pacific Northwest, is muc"h slower than
usual, and exporters are not Inclined to
do any more business until shipowners
get In line with other ports. A few ships
could probably be used to advantage at
tho present time at rates based on the
going figures In San Francisco. A ship
was reported, chartered in tho Bay city a
lew days ago at 10s 6d for the United
Kingdom, and another one at lis 3d for
the same ports, and several have been
taken as low as 12s 6d- In this port, ex
porters would pay 17s 6d for a few ships,
but this as about the limit except for
special business, when 17s 6d might be
secured. Most of the exporters argue and
apparently with reason, that a ship can
easily afford to tow up from San Fran
cisco for a differential of four shillings.
They have made the trip in ballast for
as low as 3s 6d over 'Frisco rates in the
past, and if forced to, would undoubtedly
again attempt it. The difference between
the 16s 3d rate, which the Andornha re
ceives from Portland, and the 10s Cd
which on account of her great size Is all
that she could command in San Fran
cisco, amounts to about $7000, and this sum
will much more than repay her for all
expenses incurred In shifting up from the
Bay city.
MAY LOSE THOUSANDS.
Long Passage of La Bruyere Will
Prove Costly to Her Owners.
The French bark La Bruyere, which is
coming to Portland in Girvln & Frye's
line from Newcastle, England, is out 190
days and has not yet reported at Port
Los Angeles, her flrst port of call. She
was under charter to load outward at
Portland with wheat for the same firm
that has her Inward cargo. Her rate is
23s 9d, and her canceling date December
15. Even should she arrive at the South
ern port today, she could not discharge In
time to reach Portland before her charter
expires. The loss of this charter during
the present era of low rates will be a
very unpleasant experience for her owners.
Based on the rates last paid out of
Portland, the La Bruyere is not worth
within $4000 of the figure at which she
was chartered, and it will necessitate her
sailing many a weary mile to extract a
sufficient amount from the French treas
ury to even up on the loss occasioned by
her long voyage. The underwriters are
becoming alarmed for the safety of the
vessol, and are already offering 10 per cent
reinsurance on her. She was sighted but
once since leaving the Tyne. "When
spoken she was In 6 south and 1 west on
Juno IS.
Towed Into Port Disabled.
ASTORIA Or., Nov. 20. (SpeclaL) The
llttc gasoline schooner Delia was towed
Into port by one of the bar tugs this aft
ernoon in a disabled condition. The Delia
left here on last Monday with a cargo
of general merchandise for Nestucca.
While off the latter port on Tuesday night
the schooner encountered a severe easter
ly gale, and at the same time her engine
broke down. That night she. was blown
nearly 100 miles off shore, and her deck
load, consisting of about ten tons, and
her fresh-water cask were washed over
board. As tho schooner would be unable
to enter the harbor at Nestucca without
power. Captain Jones decided to return
to the Columbia Blver. As soon as re
pairs are made to tho engine, tho Delia
will leave out again.
Eureka Detained Off Flattery.
SEATTLE, Nov. 20. The steamship
Eureka, Captain John A. O'Brien, which
picked up the disabled freighter Meteor
in Bering Sea and towed her to Duch
Harbor, arrived this evening from the
latter port. She brought 22 of the Me
teor's crew, including First Officer Har
riman, who, with three sailors, made his
way to Nome in an open boat conveying
the intelligence of the disaster to the
vessel. Captain Ames, master, and nine
of the crew are still with the Meteor,
which is to be towed to this port.
Off Cape Flattery, the Eureka ran into
southeast gales, which held her three
days before she could enter the Straits.
Dredge Needs Deck Hands.
ASTORIA, Or., Nov. 20. (Special.) The
Government dredge Chinook is badly in
need of deckhands, and the officers in
charge are anxious to secure, so far as
possible, married men, who reside in As
toria, and who will stay with the vessel
until her work on the bar is completed.
The sailors who are now on the Chinook
are nearly all Callfornlans, who came up
on her, and they desire to return to their
homes. The wages paid by the ship are
540 per month, with the privilege of be
ing 'ashore every night.
Ocean Spray Ashore at Florence.
EUGENE, Or., Nov. 20. It is reported
here that the schooner Ocean Spray
grounded on North Beach, just Inside the
bar, at Florence, on the Sluslaw River.
The schooner Is not damaged. Sh'e at
tempted to sail Into the river.
Domestic and Foreign Ports.
ASTORIA. Nov. 20. Arrived at 0:30 A M.
A three-masted schooner. Outside at 9.30 A
M. A three-masted barkentlne. Arrived at 10
A .11. Schooner C. A Klose, from San Fran
cisco. Sailed at H A. M. Steamer Alliance,
lor Saa Francisco and way ports. Arrived
down at 3 P. M. Schooner S. T. Alexander.
Arrived at 10 A M. Gasoline schooner Delia.
Left up at 4 P. M. Schooner E. B. Jackson.
Condition of the bar at 5 P. M., rough; wind
east; weather aioudy. ,
San Francisco, Nov. 20. Arrived at 6 A M.
Steamer Acme, from Portland.
Tacoma, Nov. 20. Arrived Steamer Aztec,
from San Francisco. Sailed United States rev
enue cutter Grant, cruise.
Seattle, Nov. 20. Arrived Steamer Farallon.
from Skagway; steamer City of Puebla, from
San Francisco; steamer Eureka, from Dutch
Harbor Sailed Steamer Queen, for San Fran
cisco; steamer Santa Ana, for Valdes.
New York, Nov. 20. Arrived Lucanla, from
Liverpool and Queenstown.
Genoa. Nov. 19. Sailed Liberia, for New
York.
Liverpool, Nov. 20. Sailed Dominion, for
Halifax.
San Francisco, Nov. 20. Arrived Steamer
Acme, from Astoria; steamer Rival, from Wll
lapa Harbor. Sailed Steamer Wylfleld, for
Nansimo; steamer Czarina, for Coos Bay;
steamer Mackinaw, for Tacoma.
New York. Nov. 20. Sailed Cymric, for Liv
erpool. Havre. Nov. 20. Arrived La Gascogne, from
New York.
BOWERS OF PIKE.
Story of Ballad That Made County
Famous.
New Tork Sun. ,
Pike County, Mo., of Joe Bowers re
nown, is the only county in the United
States that will have a separate build
ing at the "World's Fair here. A site
and permission to erect a Pike County
building have Just been granted by the
exposition officials to a committee of
"Pikers," and plans are being- drawn by
a Pike County architect for tho construc
tion of a commodious log house to be
known as "Joe Bowers' Pike County
Home."
Thus do loyal Pikers, at home and else
where, propose to perpetuate the fame
of a character who has made their coun
ty world famous.
There are several Pike Counties In the
United States, but Joe Bowers sheds his
luster upon only one. Here Is the eong,
first sung In a San Francisco theater In
the early '50s, which for half a century
has been the sacred saga of Pike:
My name It is Joe Bowers,
And I've sot a brother Ike;
I come from old Missouri,
Yes, all the way from Pike;
I'll tell you why I left there
And why I came to roam
And leave my poor old mammy.
So far away from home.
I used to court a sal there
Her name was Sally Black;
I axed her If she'd marry me;
She said it was a whack.
Says fftie to me, "Joe Bowers,
Before we hitch for life
You ought to get a little home
To keep you little wife."
O Sally! dearest Sally!
O Sally! for your sake
I'll go to California
And trylo make a stake.
Says she to me, "Joe Bowers,
You are the man to win;
Here's a kiss to bind the bargain,"
And she hove a dozen in.
"When I got to that country .
I hadn't nary red.
I had such wolfish feelings
I wished myself 'most dead;
But the thoughts of my dear Sally
Soon made them feelings git.
And whispered 'hopes to Bowers
I wish I had 'cm ylt!
At length I went to mining.
Put In my biggest licks,
"Went down upon the boulders
Just like a thousand bricks.
I worked both late and early
In rain, in sun. In snow;
I was working, for my Sally
'Twas all tho same to Joe.
At length I got a letter
From my dear brother Ike;
It came from old Missouri,
All the way from Pike;
It brought to me the darn'dest news
That ever you did hear.
My heart Is almost bursting.
So pray excuse this tear.
It said that Sal was false to me.
Her love for me had fled;
She'd got married to a butcher'
The butcher's hair, was red;
And- more than that the letter said
It's enough to make me swear!
That Sally had a baby.
And the baby had red hair.
The authorship of the "Joe Bowers"
ballad is shrouded In mystery. Many
Pikers have sought to plei-ce the veil, but
with slight success.
Gangway!
New Tork Times.
It Is two years since Police Commis
sioner Martin Daab, of Hoboken, has
seen a theatrical performance. He will
see one this evening, and is to be a
regular attendant two nights a week
hereafter.
Commissioner Daab weighs more than
300 pounds, and Is not tall. No ordinary
theater seat will accommodate him. Even
if the arms were off, it would probably
collapse under his weight. Manager
Soulier, of the Lyric Theater, In Hoboken,
has gone to the Commissioner's rescue
by taking out orchestra chairs E-l and
E-3 and substituting for them a chair of
double width and doubly strong In Its
underpinning. The Commissioner has the
seat taken for two nights each week, as
the theater runs two shows a week. On
other nights the seat can be sold to two
1 persons.
RULERS' VISIT ENDS
Italian Sovereigns Depart
From Britain Today.
FAREWELL BANQUET NOTABLE
All Concede PowersWIlI Hereafter Be
on Closer Terms-Special Train
of King Edward to Convey
Guests to Portsmouth.
LONDON, Nov. 20. The visit of the
Italian sovereigns to England practically
terminated tonight with a banquet to
the monarchs and their suites in St.
George's Hall. "Windsor Castle. In spite
of the fact that SS persons were present,
the banquet was a quiet and almost fam
ily affair. There were no speeches, but
the conversation was cordial.
In view of the announcement of tho re
sult of the conference yesterday between
the Italian Foreign Minister, Slgnor Ti
tonl, and the British Secretary of For
eign Affairs, Lord Lansdowne, it is gen
erally conceded the visit of their Italian
Majesties will subsequently aid the soli
darity of the great powers and do much
toward preserving mutual friendship in
"Western Europe.
Tho visit has been marked throughout
by the cordiality of the English people
toward the Italian sovereigns. "Whenever
they appeared in public, King "Victor
Emmanuel spoke In English, and all dur
ing the stay. here made a markedly friend
ly Impression on every one of the depu
tations whom ho received in audience.
Queen Helena has been the object of
general admiration, her personal beauty
and kindliness closely corresponding to
those traits of Queen Alexandra which
have endeared her to the English people.
Today's recreation of the sovereigns of
the two countries consisted of a pleasant
drive In Virginia Water. A lunch fol
lowed in. a picturesque pavilion erected
at the water's edge, at which the Brltsh
Princesses were also present. King Vic
tor Emmanuel received four deputations
at Windsor Castle this afternoon. Includ
ing delegates from the peace society, the
numismatic society, who presented to his
majesty a gold medal struck In honor of
his visit; the Electrical Engineers, who
were recently entertained by King Victor
Emmanuel at Rome, and ,a deputation
from the City of London.
The King entered Into tho spirit and
purpose of each delegation, and talked
entertainingly on the growth of Italian
commerce and shipping. He said Italy's
desire was for a world-wide peace, and
he showed considerable familiarity with
electrical affairs. He appeared, however,
to be the most keenly interested In the
delegates of the Numismatic Society, as
he is the greatest collector of coins among
the royal personages of Europe.
The arrangements for the departure of
their majesties at 9 o'clock tomorrow
morning are practically Identical with
those which obtained at the time of their
arrival. The Life Guards will escort
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena
to the railroad station, whence King
Edward's special train will convey them
to Portsmouth. They will spend tomor
row night aboard the royal yacht Victoria
and Albert at Cherbourg, from which
place they will leave for Italy Sunday
morning.
RUSSIAN PAPER IS SARCASTIC.
Scoffs at the Idea of the Neutrality of
Canal in Case of War.
ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 20. A portion
of the Russian press is sarcastic In the
tone of its comments on the part played
by tho United States in Panama. Tho
Novo Vremya regards the whole proceed
ing as being the last evidence needed to
prove the Imperialistic tendency of the
United States. It intimates that it will
be another Roman Empire, and recalls
Lord Palmerstone's remark: "Who con
trols the Pacific controls the world."
The paper scoffs at the Idea of the neu
trality of the Panama Canal In time of
war in which the United States Is in
volved, if the canal Is built by the United
States, on the ground that the canal will
be subject to her sovereignty.
JAPAN WELL READY FOR WAR
Premier, However, Contends She
Does Not Desire Conflict.
NEW YORK. Nov. 20. Count Katsura,
the Japanese Premier, Is quoted by the
IN TOMORROW'S OREGONIAN
DISAPPEARANCE OP , THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
First of a series of letters by J. D. Whelpley on land frauds, in
the "West. Mr. Whelpley has made public lands his life study
and probably no other newspaper man in the country is so well
informed on the subject. He. points out how recent legislation
has enabled land-grabbers to steal what belongs to the people.
These letters will be illustrated by valuable maps.
FOE THE THANKSGIVING DINNER.
Several Portland ladies, complying with a request from The Ore
gonian, contribute bills of fare for the Thanksgiving dinner,
together with directions for roasting the American bird and pre
paring other dishes.
ONE OREGON THANKSGIVING IN 1865.
It was at the summit of the Blue Mountains in a road-house kept
by A. B. Meacham and deals with a touching, manly incident.
REHABILITATING VANCOUVER BARRACKS.
The Government will expend $1,000,000 for new buildings for the
infantry and the cavalry branches of the service. Some of the
work in progress is "well illustrated.
WHERE OUR SURPLUS CAPITAL HAS GONE.
, A. B. Hepburn, ex-Controller of the Currency, in an interview,
calmly sets forth the financial condition of the country as he sees
it. "While he admits that "industrials" have absorbed all present
available capital, he -takes no pessimistic view of "the future.
CHAOS IN ENGLISH POLITICS.
A London correspondent tells how Great Britain is divided into
opposing camps, oblivious to .everything except free trade and
protection. Variant viWs of Joe Chamberlain's strength are
given.
RECOLLECTIONS OF THOMAS FITCH.
" Litigation on the Frontier' ' is the title of the contribution for
tomorrow. It includes a number of good stories, never before
published, a hearty laugh in every one, especially the last.
HOW KAISER WTLHELM BEARS THE WHITE MAN'S BURDEN.
Frank G. Carpenter -writes of the hard task German' has under
taken in building up colonies in South Africa.
DIAMOND FAMINE IS THREATENED.
A special correspondent writes that the famous Kimberley mines
are exhausted. He describes how these precious stones are dug
out of the earth, marketed in the rough, cut and polished.
BARON MUNCHAUSEN COME TO TOWN.
John Kendrick Bangs has an interview with this princely dealer
in imagination, who is looking for a markot for his wares.
CHIMMIE FADDEN STORIES.
The Bowery boy tells how his -wife made a double hit in a vaude
ville specialty.
.A-ntfcH
Tokio correspondent of the Manchester
Guardian to the effect that It Is a great
mistake to think that the Japanese are
eager to fight, says a Herald dispatch
from London. "The outer world," he
says, "Is told of one man who shouted for
war, but the ninety and nine who do not
are not mentioned. "If war should be
forced upon us that Is another thing. We
are absolutely prepared to defend our na-,
tlonal existence at any moment. I .feel
sure there Is no danger of any such emer
gency, but we are ready.
"Japan demands that the sovereign
rights of China and 'open floor for trade
should bo maintained. In this Great Brit
ain and the United States support her. I
do not think that Russia will or can ob
ject, but of course I cannot tell you any
thing about the negotiations now pend
ing.' ,
SUPPORT FOR CHAMBERLAIN.
Great Cardiff Audience Declares For
His protection Policy.
CARDIFF. Wales, Nov. 20. Joseph
Chamberlain addressed a great audience
here tonight. On hl3 arrival In the' city
he was greeted enthusiastically, thousands
of persons lining the carriage route from
the railway station to the Town Hall. The
hall was packed and was surrounded by
hundreds who were unable to gain ad
mission. In his address Mr. Chamberlain appealed
especially to the Interests of the working
man, the miners and the agriculturists,
and said he believed the cause of tariff
reform had immeasurably progressed dur
ing the last six weeks. He believed the
policy of free trade which had prevailed
for 60 years was doomed.
Resolutions wero unanimously adopted
by the meeting promising hearty support
of Mr. Chamberlain's fiscal policy.
Prussian Elections Cause Disorder.
BERLIN, Nov. 20. The final Prussian
Diet elections; which are usually simple,
quiet assemblages of tho electors chosen
at tho polls, were today, In many, dis
tricts, disorderly and even violent. The
Socialists in the Second and Fourth dis
tricts of Berlin refused to participate in
the election business until the police left
the halls. The police heretofore had al
ways been present by tolerance, but today
J they were compelled to withdraw when
it was pointed out, after a controversy,
I that the law did not permit them to be
I present. In other districts, both here
I and in tho provinces, the Socialists occu
pied the halls beforehand and occasioned
similar scenes. The Socialists, however,
-probably will not win a single seat.
Russia Not Worrying.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 20. The Rus
sian Foreign Office displays no concern
over the numerous reports from the Far
East. It declares It Is not Informed of
the reported objection of the Russian Min
ister at Seoul to the opening of Corean
ports to all alike unless special local rea
sons exist. The report that the Prussians
had seized the Chinese posts on the great
wall Is pronounced absurd, the Foreign
Office pointing out that owing to its great
length It would require an army to hold It.
A Kleff paper suggests that as Russia
has failed to derive any advantage from
the occupation of Manchuria or from the
millions spent on the Manchurlan Rail
way, It would be advisable to hand both
over to the Joint control of Great Britain,
Japan and the United States.
French Budget Again Discussed.
PARIS, Nov. 20. In the Chamber of Dep
uties today iflebate was continued on the
budget estimates for the support of the
j Foreign Office. M. D'Estournelles Decon
atant protested against the Imputation
I that those who initiated the policy of ar
bitration were advocates of Immediate dis
armament. They believe It essential to
arrest the steady Increase of European
armaments, but they realized that this
should be done gradually. Debate was
resumed In the Senate today on the gov
ernment's education bill.
Notable People in Railway .Wreck.
LONDON, Nov. 2L The Dally Mall's
London correspondent says several per
sons were killed and many others belong
ing to the highest families. Including the
Duchess of Palmella, chief lady in waiting
of the Queen's bedchamber, were severe
ly Injured in a railway accident today 35
miles from Lisbon.
France Will Expel American Spy.
CHERBOURG, Nov. 20. The military
authorities here have caused the arrest
of a man giving the name of Allen, said
to be a naturalized American of French
birth, on the charge of seeking to ob
tain information regarding the military
defenses of Cherbourg. Allen will be ex
pelled from France.
Killed in Battle With Tribesmen.
BERLIN, Nov. 20. The Governor of
Windhoek, German Southwest Africa, tel
egraphs that Lieutenant Jobst and Ser
geant Gray have been killed In a battle
with Bondelzwarts tribesmen, whose chief
also was killed. The Governor adds that
the revolution is practically ended.
French Strike Marked by Rioting.
ST. QUENTTN. France, Nov. 20. A seri
ous riot has followed the abortive confer
ence, between a big firm of weavers and
their employes on strike. Further trouble
Is feared.
Ecuador Settles Dispute.
GUAYAQUIL, Nov. 20. The Ecuadorean
government has settled its difficulties with
Archer Herman, contractor for the Quito
Railway.
Acre Treaty Is Signed.
RIO JANEIRO, Nov. 20. The treaty
settling the Acre dispute has been signed
by the representatives of Brazil and Bo
livia. SPEAKER ITVE MINUTES.
Theodore Medad Pomeroy Elected to
Position in 1869.
Tip In New York Press.
In mentioning tho names of living ex-
Speakers of the United States House of
Representatives one Is invariably over
looked. There lives today in Auburn, at
the ripe age of 79, a rich banker of the
name of Theodore Medad Pomeroy. He
has an office in New York, at No. 65
Broadway, is vice-president of the Ameri
can Express Company and a director of
the National Express Company. On the
3d of March, 1SS9, Mr. Pomeroy was
elected Speaker of tho House to succeed
Schuyler Colfax, who had been elected
Vice-President and 'resigned the Speaker
ship to be Inducted Into the higher office.
Speaker Pomeroy served five minutes.
I have scoured many histories to find
some mention of Speaker Pomeroy, and
only now and then appears a meager para
graph. The encyclopedias are strangely
silent about him. I am unable to find even
the briefest biographical sketch. Apple
ton's American Biography gives him 14
lines, without telling why he was elected
for so short a period, why he left Con
gress so suddenly, why Colfax resigned to
get out of his way and what Pomeroy did
while Speaker for five minutes. This is a
most interesting and unusual Incident in
our history. "Won't Mr. Pomeroy enlighten
us? I dare say not half of 1 per cent of
our educated folk ever heard of him as
Speaker.
This Man Wants to Know
EUGENE, Or., Nov. IS. (To the Editor.)
Why does tho Oregon Legislature hesi
tate to repeal the law appropriating $165,
000 of the state's funds for a boat railway
at Celllo when the United States Gov
ernment has provided $4,000,000 for the
construction of a canal and locks at the
same place upon the mere provision by
the State of Oregon for a right of way?
Why does the State of Oregon want to
assume the task of opening the Columbia
to navigation for the benefit of the whole
Columbia basin when It Is plainly the duty
of the United States Government, which
the latter now offers to do?
Why do we not encourage and assist the
United States to open the Columbia to its
very source, thence in conjunction with
various irrigation systems connect It by
canals with the waters oftthe Missouri
and finally by canal to Lake Superior?
Now that the State of New York is
spending 5100,000,000 on deepening ,the Erie
canal, why should not the Unites States
spend $1,000,000,000 on a waterway from
Lake Superlar to the Pacific?
, GEORGE MELVIN MILLER.
Yellow Fever Patients Increase.
LAREDO, Tex., Nov. 20. The official
yellow fever bulletin Issued tonight
shows: New cases, 19; deaths, none; total
number of cases, 1001; total deaths, .
Got 'em In Another Place.
Atchison Globe.
An Atchison girl was marched out of the
ballroom at a late ball by her mother,
whose patent leather slippers she had
borrowed without asking.
Whiskey i Whiskies
Red Top Rye
If Tour Dealer Does NofcHandlo g
KSD TOP Address the Distillers,
Eo
Ferdinand Westhelmer and Sons, M
DISTILLERS. 3
ClncInnall.O. St Joseph.Mo. LouIstilla.Ky.
CURED BY
WHITE RIBBON REMEDY
No taste. No odor. Can be given In glass
of water, tea, or coffee without patient's
knowledge.
White Ribbon Remedy -nill cure or destroy
the diseased appetite for alcoholic stimu
lants, whether the patient Is a conflrmed
Inebriate, a "tippler," social drinker or
drunkard. Impossible for any one to have
an appetite for alcoholic liquors after using
White Ribbon Remedy.
Indorsed by Members of W. C. T. TJ.
Mrs. A. 31 Townsend, Secretary of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Bos
ton. Mass., writes: "I have tested White
Ribbon Remedy on very obstinate drunk
ards, and the cures nave been many. In
many cases the Rem-idy was Riven secretly.
I cheerfully recommend and indorse White
Ribbon Remedy. Members of our Union are de
lighted to find a practical and economical
treatment to aid us in our temperance
vork."
For sale by druggists or by mall, $1 per
box. Trial package free by writing. MRS.
T. C. MOORE CO., State SupL of Frew.
W. C. T. 17. Ventura, Cal.
Sold in Portland. Or., by Woodard, Clarke
& Co., Fourth and Washington streets.
PROBLEM TOR DIVORCE C0TTRT
A prominent Judge declares that the ma-'
jorlty of divorces can be directly traced
to disease. The father, overworked and
careworn, takes to his home a somber
countenance, "and In vain the faithful wife
and fond children wait foY the loving
embrace. Soon the disease that remains
hidden from view makes its appearance
and the poor victim writhes In the fetters
of despair. Great misfortunes have been
averted and deep grief silenced by taking
Dr. Eurkhart's Vegetable compound. It
cures Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Catarrh,
Constipation, Sick Headache, Nervousness.
Palpitation of the Heart, Kldnpy and
L.lver Troubles. Indigestion and all Dis
eases of the Stomach. It frees the blood
St disease germs and Imparts to the en
ire body fresh vigor and continuous
health. Thirty days treatment. 23c: six
1 months' guaranteed treatment, ?L0O.-
THE PF OP I
B I ADV'C COUPON. We issna si
fe I modern tip -to -data boo on mixed 1
E I drink.., 133 pace. 120 recipes bound 1
M 1 in elouu Of rains to all who eater- W 5
E 1 taVn, Bent postpaid on receipt of I 1
E I 10 cents and this Coupon. I m
FOR FOOTBALL
skating, touring, and all Winter
sports and recreations the
great "Crofton" Coat bearing I
I this famous mark
lenjamins
MAKERS v4? NEWYORK
I Cut loose and 52 inches long
I from English and Scotch 1
j checks and mixtures. .Broad,
concave shoulders; hand-
made, close-fitting collars; I
ipocKets that wont rip; new
one-piece belt in the back.
The correct English ulster with
American improvements. Just
the coat for crisp, cold days
on land or sea.
H The price Is right. Your money
H DacK it anything goes wronfi. 3
I The BENJAMIN "Crofton" Is i
g for sale by us only.
I BUFFUM& PENDLETON
E3
M THIRD AND STARK STS. 1
IWfiStiaP
gSSSf&WBS
In everything. In whiskey
you get it in
unter
Baltimore
H Sold at all flmt-cls cafes nd by Jobbers.
Via. LANAHAN & S05, Baltimore, Md.
SS$(SSituB''&WlSiii
for cleaninz anything and everything about
the house, your work will be well and quickly
cone, and you'll scare yourself many an acne. 3
H GENERAT. USES FOB GOLD DTJST: H
ocruDoing noors, tra&Mn? clotnes ana aisnes. s
cleaning wood-wort, oilcloth, silverware and 3
tinware, poUsninsr brassworlr, cleansing bath 1
room, pipes, etc., and making the finest soft soap.
GOLD DUST MAKES HARD "WATER SOFT 5
HAND
SAPOLIO
Is especially valuable during tho
Summer season, when outdoor oc
cupations and sports are most ih
order.
GRASS STAINS, MUD STAINS
and CALLOUS SPOTS
yield to it, and it Is particularly
Rgreeable when used in the bath
after violent exercise.
-SL GROCERS AND DRUGGISTS
C. GEE
The Great Chinese Doctor
Is called great because
his wonderful cures lira
so well knonn through
out the United States,
and because so many
people are thankful to
him for savins' their
lives from
OPERATIONS
He treats any and all
diseases with powerful
Chinese herbs, roots,
liuds, bark and vege
tables, that are entire
ly unknown to medical
science in this country,
these harmless reme-
COW
anu uituusn ine ?". knows the action of
dies. This famous docww auc.
over 500 "d5eni1 toeaVea. He guar
cessfully used la different troubles,
antees to cure catarrh, ""i" h iiver. kid.
anu uiruuKn uxs use
rheumatism, nervousness nrlvite diseases.
neys. female """itila Charges moderate.
Hundreds of testimonials. -"o
Call and cee him. M.-.v rDPc
CONSULTATION FREE
Patients out of the city write for blank and
circular. Inclose stamp. Address
THE C GEE WO
CHINESE MEDICINE CO.
253 Alder ut..
paper
Portland, Or. Mention this
Scott's Sanial-Pepsin Capsules
A POS1TSVE CURE
For Inflammation or Catarrh
of the Bladder and Diseased
Kidneys. No enro no pay;
Cares quickly and Perma
nently the worst cases of
Gonorrhoea and Gleet,
no matterof how longstand
ing. Absolutely harmless.
Sold by druggists. Price
S1.C0, or by mail, postpaid,
31.00,3 boxes, $175.
THE SANTAL-PEPSIH CU.,
BCU.EFONTAINC. OHIO.
1 &AUJ3-DA.TIJ DOTH CO,, FertUad, Or,
I All Want the Best I
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SsP!
THE PALATIAL
Not a dark office in the building; abso
lutcly fireproof; electric lights and arteshul
water; perfect sanitation and thorough Ten
tllatlon; elevators run day and night.
Rooms!
A1NSL.IE. DR. GEORGE. Physician and
Surgeon .. 606-6CT
AXDEKSON, GUSTAV. Attorney-at-Law..61i
ASSOCIATED PRESS: E. L. Powell, Mgr..S0f.
AUSTEN, F. C., Manager for Oregon and
AVashington Bankers L,lfe Association of
Des Moines, la. . 502-50J
BAAR. DR. GUSTAV, Phys. and Surg.. SOT-SO I1
MOINTS TA V C! Alietnn 'Vi-tv K(V.-i
BATES. PHILIP'S., Pub. Pacific Miner 213
BEXJAMIX. R. W'.. Dentist 31
BERNARD. G., Cashier Co-Operatlve Mer
cantile Co 204-20l
BIN-SWAN'GER, OTTO S., Phjsiclan and
Surgeon ...... ....407-4Cli
BOGART, DR. M. D.. Dentist "MJ
BROCK. WILBUR F., Circulator, Orego-
nian SOI'
BRUERE, DR. G. E., Phys 411-412-413-411
CAMPBELL. WM. M., Medical Referee -j
; Equitable Life 701
1 CANNING. M. J 002-60$
CARDWELL. DR. J. R., Dentist 5M
CAUKIN, G. E., District Agent Travelers'
Insurance Company 713
CHURCHILL. MRS. E. J 716-71?
COFFEY, DR. R. C, Surgeon 405-4C8
COGHLAN. DR. J. N. 713-7H
COLLIER, P. F Publisher; S. P. McGuire.
Manager 415
COLUMBIA GRANITE CO 417-41S
CONNELL, DR. E. DE WITT. Eje. Ear.
Nose 'and Throat 613-614
CO-OPERATIVE MERCANTILE CO.; J. F.
Olsen. Gen. Mgr. G. Bernard, Cashler.204-205
CORNELIUS. C. W., Phys. and Surgeon.. .212
DICKSON. BR. J. F., Physician 713-714
EDITORIAL ROOMS Eighth Floor
EVENING TELEGRAM 325 Alder Street
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SO
CIETY; L. Samuel, Mgr.; G. S. Smith,
Cashier 306
FENTON, J. D.. Phys. and Surgeon 50D-310
FENTON, DR. HICKS C, Eye and Ear... "It
FENTON. MATTHEW F. Dentist 503
GALVANI, W. H., Engineer and Draughts
man 600
GEARY, DR. E. P., Phys. and Surgeon.. ..406
GIESY. DR. A. J.. Phys. and Surgeon.. 709-710
GILBERT. DR. J. ALLEN, Phys 4"01-Ju3
GOLDMAN. WHLIAM. Manager Manhat-
ton Life Ins. Co. of New York 209-210
GRANT. FRANK S.. Attorney-at-Law 617
GRI5WOLD & PHEGLEY, Tailora
131 Sixth Street
HAMMAM BATHS, Turkish and Russian..
300-301-302
HARDEN. MRS. L. K., Stenographer.. . .201
HAVILAND. DR. W. K.. Phy. & Sur... 512-513
HAWKE. DR. C. E.. Phys. and Surg...C0S-60O
HOLLISTER, DR. O. C, Physician and
Surgeon - ....... 504-503
HOSMER. DR. CHARLES. SAMUEL.
Phys. and Surgeons.... . 701-102
IDLEMAN. C. M., Attorney-at-Law.... 615-618
JEFFREYS. DR. ANICE F., Phys. and
Surgeon, Women and Children only 400
JOHNSON. W. C. 315-310-317
KADY. MARK T., Supervisor of Agents
Mutual Reserve Life Ins. Co... ... ... 605
LANE. E. L.. Dentist 513-514
LAWBAUGH. DR. E. A ....S04-S05-
LAWRENCE PUBLISHING CO ..417-41S
LITTLEFIELD &. CORNELIUS I 212
LITTLEFIELD, H. R.. Phys. and Surg ..212
MACKAY, DR. A. E., Phys. and surg. .711-713
MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
OF NEW YORK; W. Goldman. Man
ager .209-210
MARSH. DR. R. J., Phys. and Surg 309-310
McCOY, NEWTON. Attorney-at-Law .715
Mcelroy, dr. j. g., Phys. &. sur.701-702-703
McGINN, HENRY E., Attorney-at-Law.311-312
McGUIRE, S. P., Manager P. F. Collier.
Publisher .. 4l3'
Mckenzie, dr. p. l., Phys. & surg 20c
METT. HENRY 21S
MOSSMAN, DR. E. P.. Dentist ...513-514
MUTUAL RESERVE LIFE INS. CO.;
Mark T. Kady, Supervisor of Agents.. 004-605
NICHOLAS, HORACE B., Attorney-at-Law.713
NILES, M. M.. Cashier Manhattan Life
Insurance Company of New York 2C9
NOTTAGE, DR. G. H., Dentist COS-603
NOTTINGHAM, T. W.. Mgr. Tho Warren
Construction Co 216-217
O'CONNOR. DR. H. P., Dentist 309-310
OLSEN, J. F., General Manager Co-operative
Mercantile Co. 204-2u3
OREGON INFIRMARY OF OSTEOPATHY
409-410
OREGONIAN BARBER SHOP. MARSCH
& GEORGE, Props 120 Sixth Street
OREGONIAN EDUCATIONAL BUREAU;
J. F Strauhal. Manager 200
PACIFIC MINER. Philip S. Bates, Pub.... 213
PAGUE, B. S.,-Attorney-at-Law CIS
PALMER BROS.. Real Estate and Busi
ness Chances 417-415
PORTLAND EYE AND EAR INFIMARY
Ground Floor, 123 Sixth Street
REED, C. J.. Executive Special Agent
Manhattan Life Ins. Co. of New York... 209
REED. WALTER. Optician 133 Sixth Street
ROSENDALE, .O. M., Metallurgist and
Mining Engineer 310
ROTH. DR. JOHN B., Phys. and Surg.313-314
RYAN, J. B.. Attorney-at-Law 513
SAMUEL L.. Manager Equitable Lire Zi5
SCOTT, C. N., with Palmer Bro3 417-413
SHERWOOD. J. W.. State Commander K.
O. T. M K7
SMITH. DR. ALAN WELCH. Physician
and Surgeon . 207-2CS
SMITH. DR. L. B.. Osteopath 4C9-4IJ
SMITH, GEORGE S., Cashier Equitable
Life .'..;.0
STOLTE. DR. CHARLES E., Dentist. 704-705
SURGEON OF THE S. P. RY. AND N P.
TERMINAL CO t ...7U)
SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE -.1.201
TUCKER. DR. GEORGE F., Dentist.. 610-611
UMPQUA LUMBER CO.. J. Penderr
gast. Manager .r.',G01
VESTER. A., Special Agent Manhattan
Life -,-."".200
WARREN CONSTRUCTION CO.. T. ,W,
Nottingham. Manager 216-217
WENDLING. DR. ROBT. F.. Dentist.. -,,..705
WILEY. DR. JAMES O. C, Phjs. & Surg.703-9
WILSON. DR. EDWARD N.i Eye. Ear
Nosa and Throat 304-305
WILSON, DR. GEO. F.. Phys. & Surg. .706-707
WILSON. DR. HOLT C. Phs. & Surgi507-503
WOOD. DR. W. L. Physician. .411-412-11311
Offices may be bad by applying to tbe
superintendent of the building, roora 201,
second floor
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