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11 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY . 7, 1905. DTSGMGETO CITY" Mayor Denounces Oregon Real Estate Company. ELLIOTT GIVEN GOOD . JOB City Engineer Wanzer Asks That Former Engineer Be Made Bridge Expert, and Executive Board Choruses ItsAcquiescence. MR. ELLIOTT'S XEW JOB. City Ensineer "Wanzer asked the Ei caUve Board yesterday to employ W. C Elliott. ex-City Engineer, -who "was forced to present nls resignation, on account ol the sewer scandal, as expert upoa the Morrison-street bridge, at a salary or S150 a month. The motion to Brant the new Engi neer's request was a chorus in which the voices of Messrs. Bolne, "Wortman, Weber and Slcbel could be distinguished. The city has for several months been represented upon the bridge by B. B. Elliott, the brother ot the lonner City Engineer. "I consider the conduct of the Oregon Real Estate Company a disgrace to the city, and I don't care who knows that to x mv oDlnion." said Mayor Williams em phatically before the Executive Board meeting yesterday. The discussion which induced His Honor to make such a vehement denunciation, was on the failure of the Oregon Heal Rstaift Conmany to improve East Twelfth street, in Holladay's Addition. Councilman Albee was present, rcpre- Bpjitlnc the property-owners of that lo callty, and stated that the street facing the property owned by the Oregon iteai Estate Company should have been im proved bv Sentember S, 1904. For some inexplicable reason, Mr. Albee said that the Executive Board had granted the real estate company an extension of 90 dava. and he added that the extension expired on December 8, 1304, but the street remained unimproved. Mayor Williams then denounced the Oreeon Real Estate Company. City At torney McNary was ordered by the board to advise the company that the improve ment would bo immediately undertaken by tho city under Mr. Wanzer's super vision and that the work wouia oe charged to the company. J. M. Long and W. T. Muir, attorneys who were present representing the Oregon Savings Bank and W. E. and R. M. Rinec, contractors for the Tanner-Creek ewer. were extended tho courtesy of the floor. Mr. Long stated that as his clients had advanced the money which enabled the Riners to undertake the construction of the sewer, he wished the board to ap point a committee to confer with him, and arrive at some conclusion by which all parties concerned would be mutually benefited. He felt that this could only be accomplished by examining the sewer and finding out what should be done. This would not require more than another two weeks, and then, he thought, hia clients could get out of the deal with their mon-y. He explained that his clients wero willing to confer with the commit tee, but If the city did not 'see fit to con slder this proposition, it offered some legal points. Several of the members thought this i fajr suggestion, but Mayor "Williams said: The Tanner-Creek sewer has been re ferred to committees again and again. and examined and examined and exam Jned, and I do not think that I shall live to see the end of It, and then to Mr. Muir, who was standing, "what do you want to say?" Asks City to Do Work. Mr Muir argued that the work should be taken up by the city immediately with out waiting for any further consultations because his clients wished it to be com pleted as soon as possible. Regarding the bank, Mr. Muir stated that it held secur ities covering considerably more than the amount of the loan, and he felt that, as City Engineer "Wanzer's report had just been read, showing that the work to be done was intelligently appreciated, he did not think that a sensible body of men would arrive at any other conclusion than that the city should do the work. "A good suggestion," said Whitney L. Boise. This seemed to bo the general opinion. The matter was given over to Messrs. McNary and Wanzer, who will arrange for the city to proceed with the repairs. Joseph Weber's resolution to require bonds from sewer inspectors and city em ployes in like capacities, which was re ferred to City Attorney McNary at tho last meeting, came up for discussion. In a communication, Mr. McNary stated that In the charter he could discover no au thority by which the board could request such bonds. It was in the power of the I ouncil to do so, however. The Executive Board ordered that the mutter be referred to the Council, with the understanding that it was the sense of the Board to require such bonds. J J. Walker, a property-owner on Will iams avenue, when glvon the lloor. plead rd that the planking for the north end of Williams avenue be laid Immediately, as the street was at present almost im passably and traffic greatly impeded. S. L. Myers, of the same thoroughfare, ask.'d that the contract for bltulithtc pavement be not awarded. He said that the process pavement was to be an ex periment here, and he did not feel that x c property-owners snouia oe lorceu to u for the company's experiments. The tvatter. however, was m far carried for ward that Mr. Myers' plea was futile. City Engineer Wanzer gaVe his profes sional opinion on the South Portland bridges, suggesting some work necessary to protect the piers. F. M. Butler's statement regarding the steol of the Morrison-street bridge was referred to the oommlttoe on that struc ture. Officer Nelson, who was wounded in ar resting Charles Walton, was given per mission to accept a reward oi wuu irom the state, provided Chief Hunt acquiesced but the Board refused to honor his doctor bills. SEATTLE MAN IN JAIL. L. G. Livingston Wanted by Police for Obtaining Money. Acting upon telegraphic instructions from Chief of Police Delaney. of Seattle, Detectives Woiner and Hartman last night arrested L. G. Livingston; alias Benson. He is lodged in the City Jail, harced with obtaining money under false protonsas from a Seattle dry goods Ktortv While being searched at police head oaarters. three checks were found on the prisoner, which lead the officers to believe ftp has been doing crooKea worn n twit line Two were for JCO. and one for $SS, All were written on blanks of the Wash Incton Nationul Bank, of Sitattlo. A nerforator had bocn uivd on the checks, and this causes the detectives to believe he Is a- skillful forger. With Livingstone were two women -a hose names he refused to reveal. Both 1 arc from Seattle, and the detectives 4 earned thai one Is married to a Seattle j business man. They were not lmpli-1 cated' with the prisonerT Jso'far "as .the' police are aware An officer will reach the city this morning forhe -purpose of. returning with him. It may -develop that he is wanted here, although no checks such as he possessed have -come to the police. They helleve, however, that jsome will come in, as they think he has been here for some time, and that be has. been doing criminal work. Livingstone, according to the police of Seattle, served five years In the Deer Lodge, Mont., penitentiary for obtaining money under, false pretenses. Chief Delanoy, In his dispatches, states Living stone is badly wanted in Seattle. PITY THE LEGISLATOR. Circumstances May Force Him to Be on Wrong Side. PORTLAND. Jan. 4. (To the Editor. The Oresonlan speaks of the "honesty of legislation," and I consider the matter very uracir, as lis aiscussion now will stl many people ' thinking, and I am sure when thev have thoroughly canvassed the matter they wm .see inai it is an easy matter to ex pect too much of a member of. the Lerfsla- ture. There are many -persons who are sent there who are but very common indi viduals at best, and they are possessed with ine idea that they will do nothing but the straight, honest thing, but when once fair ly settled down at their desks and the bills begin to pour in upon them for their con sideration it is the time their trials becin. To become- properly Informed on many of the bills would require. of them both time and hard work, and the time they do not have just then, but they hare to decide how they are to vote, and that right away. They ask some one for information, and there Is scucrauy a person mere rcauy o imparl me desired explanations of the matter, and that person is receiving a good salary besides expenses from the fact of his ability to miuse tho cose clear, lie generally is able to make everything very plain, and when he gets through the member Is in about the situation a juror would be when be bad heard the testimony on one side of a case and had to bring In his verdict without the possibility . of hearing anything from the other side. Tbo side of the case pre sented is almost invariably in the interest of some private enterprise, while the side of the people and their welfare is sot heard. If the man votes in accordance with the weight of testimony, and subsequent inves tigation discloses the fact that a private graft has been fastened upon the people, it is best not to blame the member too much; it is the conditions under which he has had to act which properly require our care ful consideration. I do not pretend to say but what there are members whose votes are on the mar ket. and too often pass to the highest bid der like any other saleable commodity; but that every member who may vote upon the side of some graft is guilty of selling out is an accusation which cannot consist ently be made. Too much Is expected of the member, and many times he is blamed when he does not deserve It. His power to grasp the true significance of every measure, and to know Just how the Judge will decldo at tho last final test of the law is supposed to be resident within them when a little com mon sense would decide that it could not be. I can see no possible way through which the general interests of the people can' over be as well represented in the "third house as the interest of private purpose, therefore we are not in a position to get a fair deal under the representative .system alone; but in this state, under our initiative and refer endum law, the people can have a chance to protect their interests. "While it is true some fear that the measure will prove heavy burden upon the people, and some feel tho people arc not safe to trust as their Judgment might be bad. yet tney nave failed to specify what they felt to be safer than the verdict of the people properly ex pressed, without disclosing the cloven foot of some private interest mrecuy in con nection with it "The initiative and refer endum stands like a frowning battleship In the way of those who would endeavor to smuccle in some private graft: but it is no terror at all to legitimate business. do -not believe the people will ask for the Tirlvilece of voting upon every bill that may pass; in fact, I believe but a very small percentage of the bills passed will ver be voted on by the people: but this ft does, it makes those who would endeavor. to purchase special privileges leei ma (here is nothing safe about the Legislature Being able to deliver me goons. The srrcatcst safeguards the people can havn 1b to be wall posted upon all aides and phases of a subject, to be able to lay aside all forms ot partnersmp ana 10 wciga overv measure upon its own true merit, to consider the greatest good to the greatest number paramount to all private interests, onnslderlmr the fact that it is a well housed and well-cared-for humanity, and not great private fortunes which gives strengin w a nation. i nvj.ai.Ao jjuvojuui, SMUGGLER OF JEWELS. Friends of Mrs. Chadwick Said to Have Imported $60,000 Worth. rr.wvRLAD. Jan. C The Plain- Donler tomorrow will say: The investigation Into the cnarge that large quantities of diamonds and jewels were smuggled into this coun try bv persons returning irom r.u rope with Mrs. Carrie L. Chadwick has resulted in the finding by United States ofloers of some $00,000 worth f gems and diamonds. There will be no Immediate seizure of the nronertv. It Is reported that some of the diamonds are in safety donosit vaults In Cleveland and New York. The reason that immediate seizure is not ordered Is explained oy tne tact that formal certification is necessary This process requires an inventory and descriptive list procured from the orig inal sellers. Government agents in Eu rope have either already secured this Inventory or are at work, securing the necessary information. Delay in tho matter is not bothering the officers In any extent, from the fact that the Gov ernment has the first lien on all smug gled goods, no matter what the com plications surrounding the case. PERSONAL MENTION. Captain James H. McMillan, a well- known pioneer and Indian war veteran, and wife have gone to Los Angeles, Cal., whore they will remain during the Win ter. Captain McMillan writes a Portland friend thut he is rapidly improving in health. XBW YOK1C Jan. C (Special.) North western people registered at New York hotels today as follows: From Seattle F. L. Young, at the Hotel Astor; C. Reynolds and wife, at the Hoff man: F. F. Wheeler, at the Breslin. From Spokane L. F. Boothe. at the Herald Square: U'. F. Edwards, at the Asior: R. B. Sleem. at the Gllsey; W. A. Braoley. at the Astor: W. F. Edwards, at the Grand. City Hall Notes. Yesterday a bevy of fair damsels con gregated in -the city school office to re ceive Their monthly ytlpend as teachers. City Engineer Wanzer was exceedingly busy yesterday attending to his numer ous duties and was seen around the cor ridors of his office but little. The Park Board held its meeting yester day morning and granted permission for the erection of a monument in the Plaza to the memory of heroes killed in the Civil and Philippine Wars. Bids for street work vtcre opened yes terday afternoon in the committee room adjoining the Council Chamber. The results wer not divulged. Druggist's Creditors Elect Trustee. PENDLETON. Or.. Jan. C (Special.) The creditors of F. W. Schmidt, bankrupt druggist, at a meeting today elected Jo seph Baxter trustee of the estate. The heaviest creditors are the First National Bank of Pendleton, wlwse claims amount to $JS16.72: Annie C. Cranston, who holds a note against Schmidt for $7G0. and the Blumauer-Frank Drug Company, whose claims reach 51320-. Schmidt's liabilities are $!7.?ltl5. with assets estimated at j $18,000. i ' TO CUKE COLD IN ONE nAT. Tmka iixrllve Bromo Quinine Tablets. A3 CruicUtB refund the mosejr it it talU to core J5. W. Grove'Jt cUmatura w A. Wvr CARTOONIST MURPHY SKETCHES VANGUARD OF OREGON LEGISLATORS ' : ' "... . ' 5 -?A :: " ' j I - t . I .. t t . - T T - T-T-T T-TT-TTlTT--TT-T1TTT--TTTIlTtTT - FUND GETTING LOW Money Is Needed for Work on Rivers and Harbors, OTHERWISE WORK MUST STOP Possible Failure of Appropriation Bill Causing Much Concern, as It Would Force Delay in Work and Impede Commerce. The prospect of a failure of the pres ent Congress to pass a river and harbor appropriation bill is a matter of serious concern to tho United States Engineer's Department and to all interested in the commerce of the Northwest. It would not only mean a complete sus pension of all present and proposed work for over a year at least, but it would result in the undoing and de struction of much of the valuable work already done. In order to protect tho work of the past few years it is regarded as being imperative that the recent damage to the jetty be repaired at the earliest possible date and ail unfinished por tions completed so as to withstand the storms of next Winter. It is neces sary, too. in order to keep the channels in the Willamette and Columbia Rivers clear that dredge work should bp un interrupted. The most important work being done at present by the Engineers Depart ment Is the construction oi tne Colum bia River Jetty and the Celllo Canal, dredc-lncs the Columbia, Willamette and Snake Rivers and the oar at ine mouth of the Columbia and tho clearing of the channel at Thrce-Mlle Rapids, at the anDroach to the Celllo Canal. Minor improvements arc eltner unaer construction or contemplated on all the navigable rivers of the Northwest, and In many of the harbors of Oregon and Washington. Failure to receive an ap nronriation would result in the com nlote suspension of this work, with probably the exception of the clearing of tho Three-ame napias, wnicn is uo incr nerformed under contract with suf ficient funds on hand for Its comple tion. The repairs on the dredge Chin ook probably will be completed also. Will Cut Down Expenses. While there has been no official word of such a possibility, the rumors that . nnnrnnrlntlon bill might not be Twisscil are sufficient to cause the local HATiartmont uneasiness, and curtail ment of cxDcnses will begin immedl ately. There is at presont a small bal ance remaining in each of the improve ment funds, but even with tho equip ment and craft out of service a cer tain maintenance expense is necessary for its nroper care, and tho money available at this time is not more than sufficient for this purpose. The dredge Chinook and dipper dredge No. 2. on the Upper Willamette, are not out of service, and the dredge W. S. Ladd and dipper dredge No. j, on the iowcr vi lamctte and Columbia Rivers, will 6 nnid un immediately. The dredge Wal lowa. at work on the Upper Snake River, was expected to be In operation for at least another month, but this craft, too, will be placed out of com mission immediately. In speaking of the press announce ments that Congress might not pass the appropriation biU. one of the local de- nartment officials saia. "We know nothing more of the mat tor than appeared in the papers, but even though this bill nid not pass, we might still secure funds through- the sundrv civil bilL We received our ap- nroDrlation for the jetty work last year In a general emergency bill. Since the sundry civil bill carries only the more important Items, it is doubtful. If we would receive through that source more than funds for the Jetty and pos slblr the Celllo Canal. The dredging work would suffer greatly and also the other Improvements under way. "It is the work on the Willametta and Columbia Rivers, nowever. that is of tho most conscauencc to the peopl of thiA district. To suspend the dredr Ins work on these rivers would be disastrous commercially, since th channels would fill up very quickly and close rivers to the big freight carriers. Of course, if the Government dredgers were out of commission, much good could be done by the Port ot Portland boats, but this would be expensive. It will be a matter of much regret and loss should we fall to gut an appro priation, but without additional funds there will be nothing for us to do but to let all present improvements remain at a standstill." Much comment is beard "none com mercial men on the subject of the. ap propriation, and it is the invariable opinion that immediate steps should be taken to insure an allowance in the sundry civil bill in the event of the failure to pass the river and harbor bill. Tho appropriations recommended the latter were considered, Insuffi cient for much successful work during the coming year, but they would have provided for an interrupted continu ance of the river work. With no funds at all, it is readily appreciated that that loss to shipping and to the entiro commercial interests of this Coast would be Immense. ITEMIZES BRIDGE EXTRAS. Secretary of Construction Company Accounts to Officials. Secretary F. M. Butler, of the Pacific -Construction Company, in compliance) with the request of the Morrison-street bridge committee and Mayor George H. Will iams, yesterday submitted to the latter an Itemized account of the purchases made by his company for the extras in the bridge. His statement Is augmented by an accompanying one by ex-City En gineer W. C. Elliott. The statement gives a detailed account ot the expenditures by the Pacific Con struction Company, showing that certain contingent expenses must be burdened upon the extra contract. It follows: Stringers delivered. I. o. b.. Portland, 628.050 pounoa. at .irso ii.un.o Unloading, distributing ana delivery to stor- aue: Actual time unloading Kang May 16 to 31 $.. June 1 to 15 if;"ix Inn. in in so 324.G0 ' July 1 to 15 ?75.eO 1S56.03 Sortlnc. resiariuDp, naaajiuK Into dodc ana sireei ana uc llvery to bridge. 628.680 TVMind. at 3-10 cent 1SSO.CH Placing and redrilllnff, flttlng and boltlnr KSS.b6 pounoa, at t cent 3929.2j Itecoverlnff four beams lost erboard ' Palntlnr SI tons, at 52.... 620.00 Nailing strips, 60.000, at S12.W) iou.w Placing, nailing strips ana bolting W.Wv, at luu. . . iiv.w-.iiki.i. Wooden stringers discarded, 173.000 feet, at 5i.au per z iii.m Spikes and placing same. 173,000 It-el, at per ... au.vw Actual net cost 5.103.22 r-nntinirent cxicn?es already paid and pro- t-M for, iclilrh must be cared for proportion ately by this addition, as well a by the bal ance of the structure. Score about $65,000- Origlnal contract price . $331,343.00 Total of all additions 62.3SO.00 Total i $383,623.00 Hence this addition must then bear 37-384 of 500.000 $5753.00 Less $6 per thousand, which ( allow as a proportion of the contingent expenses which the discarded string ers might hare carried. 173,000 feet, at $C per M... 103S.00 4.717.00 Real cost to us to date, which may be materially Increased by contin gent expense or losses - before bridge Is nnlsned $29,820.22 The statement also describes the sub stitution as being a very difficult matter. In so far as a part of the stringers were Installed while the bridge was in uee. and. later, others had to be hoisted through the trusses and rehandled. The statement has been referred to the Morrison-street bridge committee. BRIDGE DRAW- WORKS WELL Successful Test Made in Presence of Large Crowd. At high noon yesterday the much-hoped-for swinging of the Morrison-street draw was accomplished In the presence oi an enthusiastic throng. The machinery waa in perfect order. and the massive structure of steel swung round as though but the needle of a com Tiass. The bridge. It is said, will be opened to traffic in a few "days. Several city officials arid F. L Butler, of the Pa cific Construction Company, were present at the swinging of the draw. FIX! ATE Q SPOTS BEFQKE XTES. Dimness of vision and weak eyes, cured by Murine Eye Remedies. A home cure for (.vm tmc seea csn. mvtn. c r m o. CUT OUT CONFUSION Livestock Men Will Settle Griev ances Separately. HELP FOR OREGON SHIPPERS National Association Will Hear Com plaints of Cattle and Sheep Own - era on Quarantines That Are Useless and. Costly. The annual convention of the National Livestock Association will convene in Den ver on January 9, at which time the old association will be reorganized and put on a different and more businesslike basis. "When the association was formed it was made up of a composite membership of all the interests having to do with the raising and handling of stock, whether on foot or in product. This led to much confusion, for each branch of the Indus try came Into the annual convention with Its own particular grievances, making the deliberations cumbersome, unpleasant and of little effect. It is purposed to change this arrange ment at the meeting which is to be called together on Monday next. The cattle breeders, the sheepmen, the packers and each and every branch will be organized separately. These sections will then be blended Into one organization, including all of the interests which go to make up the livestock industry In the United States. Each section will consider and decide all questions relating to it In particular. and the final action will bo ratified by the association. If It is not possible to corns to an agreement In the separate body then the matter will be taken before the association and settled as a finality. One particular thing which will be con sidercd at the meeting will be some relief from the conditions prevailing In Oregon In regard to the Government examination of cattle and sheep for mange. In the past a great deal of trouble has been ex perlenced by shippers and growers having their holdings tied up by the In spector, who would brand them as af flicted with tho disease, and thus prevent their shipment. In many cases It has subsequently do vcloped that there was no scab In the bands thus quarantined, and the grower has had no recourse against the Govern ment for the loss of his sale and the ex tra expense Incurred. It will be the at tempt -of the delegates from the North west to secure, the Influence of the asso ciation in passing some amended law by Congress which will provide for rccom pense in case of wrongfully held cattle or sheep. Richard Scott, of Milwaukie, the presl dent of the State Cattle-Breeders' Assoc! ation, will leave this morning for Denver to attend the convention. So far no other man from Portland or vicinity has an nounced his Intention of attending the meeting, although a large number of dele gates have been appointed by the Gov ernor and the other officials, empowered with that privilege. It is expected, how ever, that a large delegation from the state will attend, especially from the east crn part. In which the cattle and sheep business is of more prominence than the Wlilamette Valley. Very low rates have been made by tho O. R. & N. Co. and the Southern Pa cific to those who wish to attend the. con vention. A rate of 533 has been made from Portland to Denver and return over the O. R. & K. lines alone, while If the traveler wishes to go or return by the Southern route, tickets will be sold for an additional charge of $13.50. This ar rangement will allow the delegates to pass through California, cither on the direct trip , or on his return. The tickets will be on sale January 7 and will be sold with a limit ot 30 days and stop-over priv ileges on tho return trh. . BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby Is Outlinx- Teeth, Be sore and use that old and well-tried remedy. Mrs. WtasloWs Soothins Syrup, for children teething. It aoothea the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, curea wind colic and diarrhoea. NEW HEADS TO FALL Land-Fraud Case to Be Re sumed on Tuesday. PROSECUTOR HENEY RETURNS Report That the Roseburg Land Of fice Is Being Investigated by In- spector Greene, Who Is Look ing for New Evidence.' Francis J. Heney, deputy United States District Attorney, who is In charge of the investigations being made before the Fed eral Grand Jury returned yesterday morning from San Francisco, where he went a week ago to argue a case before the Superior Court, Mr. Heney has but little to say concern ing his trip, and nothing which might have any reference to the work In which he is now engaged with the Jury. He has come back to continue and nnlsh the investigations into the illegal acquisi tion of land in Oregon, but he win ten no more of what is to be expected than before his capture. It is denied br Mr. Heney, however. that he stated while In San Francisco that he had been appointed District At torney to succeed John Hall. He was In terviewed at Dunsmulr, he says, Dy a representative of a San Francisco paper who asked him what positon he held in connection with the nvestlgations now being carried on. At that time Mr. Heney says he told the newspaper man he was a. deputy district attorney at the salary of S150O a year. The reporter, cal culating upon John Hall's removal, came to the conclusion that Mr. Heney, u ne had been, recently appointed, must be the succesesor of Mr. Hall, anu quotea mm as making the statement. Pagin Holds Conference. From now on the work of the Govern ment will be carried forward as earnestly as heretofore. Oliver B. Pagin, the spe cial assistant to the Attorney-General. ho has come from "Washington to assist Mr. Heney in his case, was in conrer- ence with the Government men now at work in Portland during most of yester day afternoon, and is making himself ac quainted with the evidence Being se cured by Mr. Heney and his assistants. The grand Jury will reconvene on 'tues- day next, at 10 o'clock in the morning. for the remainder of its session. It is ex pected that the first day will be marked by the return of some indictments. though it Is expected that those ot tne first day will be of small moment com pared to those which are to follow. It is supposed that the Government win make an effort to clean away all those indictments which may be possible to be returned upon the evidence so far sub mitted, before the work Is taken into new fields, where the principals in- olved will be of greater prominence be fore the public. Now that Mr. Heney has returned. It is expected that those special agents who have been working In the various parts of the state during his absence will be called in with what they have found in the way of evidence to be used in the future work ot the jury. Eyes on Roseburg Office. Just what this return will be i matter of conjecture, but that their work is important is evidenced by the manner In which they have been working, colo nel A. R. Greene is or has been, in the southern part of the state, in and around Roseburg, and It Is supposed, and rumor has It that he has been doing a little investigation at the Roseburg Land Office. This belief is shared with the rumor that the inspector is looking into the transactions of the Booth-Kelly Lumber Company, by which it acquired extensive holdings in Southern Oregon timber lands. It Is expected that the larger people about to be Implicated, according to the conular supposition, in the frauds in timber lands will be brought out by in dictment before the public In a snort time. "Whether the first week of the pro ceeedlngs will show any result Is a mat ter of surmise, as It is not known whether or not any of the evidence tending to connect any particular person has as yet been presented before the jury. That it will not be long, however, until some thing happens Is the general idea of those who are watching the train of events. AT THE THEATERS Whai the Press Agents Say. "EVERYMAN" THIS AFTERNOON Last Two Performances of the Ben Greet Company at the Marquam This afternoon at 3 o'clock a special matinee will he given by the famous Ben Greet players of London, when the wonderful morality play "Every man" will be presented for the last time. This evening at 8:30 Shakes Dcare's delightful comedy "Twelfth Night" will be the bill. Portland amusements lovers should grasp the opportunity of seeing these clever art Ists, as It will be many days before the drama will be so ably presented as by the above company. Last Time "The Last Words." It Is esteemed a woman's privilege to have the last word, ana this Is just jotting from a memorandum book of trood things to say that there are lust two more chances at th cosy Columbia Theater to see the pure Dalyesque creation, 'Thc Last Word." at the matinee this afternoon at 2:13 o'clock, with the last performance tonight. It is one of the delicious offer ines of the season. Don't miss It. As Baroness Vera Boraneff, Cathrlne Coun tlss has a part fitted to her artistic abll Ity and that's sayin? a good deal. v WilICIose Successful Run. With the matinee today and the per formance tonight, the successful engage ment of "The Show Girl" Company will e!osi at the Empire Theater. There no doubt of the success of the piece, and it is well worth a visit. Hilda Thomas Sam Mylle. Lou Hall, Sid Forrester and Josephine Floyd have all made hits, and Manager Baker is happy. "THE HOLY CITY." Beautiful Drama to Be Presented at the Columbia Next Week. The announcement that the Colum bla Stock Company is to give the first Portland production of "The Holy Cltv" has been a source of much gratl ficatlon to the many friends of this nonular organization. Nearly always great play of this kind Is first brought through a city ay a roaa attraction and Is not until several seasons after that It can be obtained for stock. But In this Instance, by a special arrange ment with the author. Mr. Ballard ha been able to obtain the piece by guar anteeing a production of a standard equal to the very best that can possibly be made, isoi one aetaii is io oe wca Insr. Numerous extra people, supcrnu meraries. immense amounts of effects and special scenery, beadtiful costumes and lights, arc all required arid nave been, obtained. When. thek curtate riss on the first act Sunday aftrnooa; tha result win be a grand an A cosajlete production of one of the most beautiful and touching; plays ever given on a Portland stage. The sale of seats i now on for Ave days ahead, and all-parties out of town who desire reserva tions may obtain same by addressing, letters or telegrams to A. H. Ballard, manager. "Rudolph and Adolph." Broadhurst & Currie will present that merry farce-comedy, "Rudolph and A'dolph," at the Empire Theater, four nights next week, staring with the usual matinee tomorrow. This will furnish a strictly high-class offering 1n the comedy line, and one that will prove most satis fying to the general public, as well as theatergoers. If the well-seasoned Judg ment of capable critics may be taken as a criterion, "Rudolph' and Adolph" has been one of the greatest laughing suc cesses in all of the larger cities during the past three seasons, and the same stand ard ot excellence fixed by its production in New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadel phia, etc., will be continued. All the ap pointments necessary for a high-class performance are carried en tour, and tha cast has been chosen with care and Judg ment. "The Two Little Waifs." In Lincoln J. Carter's successful play, "The Two Little "Waifs." which will be at the Empire Theater Thursday, Friday ana Saturday nights ot next week, also at tne matinee Saturday, docs not de pend on sentimental phrases or blood curdling situations, but has to be acted and acted right to intelligently interpret tne various roles. This Is true of every part, particularly that of the dual role, who Impersonates two women. In widely different walks of life, throughout the entire performance, frequently changing from one to the other several times in a single act. some of the transformation be ing rapid and requiring great skill. This requires a cast of sterling worth and to harmonize in their work in such a way as to vividly bring out the plot intelligently, forceful and dramatic conception. Such cast is witn this company, and manv high-salaried artists are included among its memDers. The staging ot this piece is very good. Sunset and moonrise scenes, with drifting cloud effects, lighted build ings and show-windows, pleasing lantern and electrical effects and a snow storm being among the principal scenes. AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATERS In a Maze of Colored Lights. Dancing in a maze of colored lights. Stanley and Arleen make a dazzling stage picture at the Arcade Theater. Leonard and Held, Roman ring artists, do amaz ing feats on the trapeze, while Jones and Lambo keep their audiences reveling In nnarlty. The bioscope shows the trou bles and successes of Joseph, Pharaoh's Prime Minister. Continuous bill tomor row. The Grand's Great Business. The latter part of the week seems rather to have increased than diminished the public's interest in the programme at the Grand Theater. There is no won der to this, for no single turn has ever played the Northwest that ever made a bigger hit than Ted E. Box, the eccentric London comedian. Mr. Box won a oieat wager yesterday. A man made a sub stantial bet that no human being could whistle like Box without an instrument of some kind concealed in his mouth. The bettor lost his wager, for Mr. Box proved to everybody s satisfaction that he used nothing but the great gift -of Nature. The other numbers on, the bill are all worthy of commendation. The bill for the com ing week, beginning with Monday after noon, will contain several general sur prises. Marvels at the Star. Marvels in the world of vaudeville are the Okabes. the world's greatest acrobats, at the Star Theater. Their gorgeous cos- tumes, the air of Oriental mystery sur rounding their act, the wonderful Juggling. hand-to-hand balancing and tumbling, the sensational "whirl" at the .climax, makes the act the greatest "ever witnessed on vaudeville stage. Comedy acrobats. whirlwind dancers, creators of fun, com edy juggling, talented singers, humorous pictures, make up a sprightly bill, a fit ting bill to begin a year of vaudeville triumphs. PAIR SITE FOR PARK. Suggestion to Be Made by Mayor Williams to Legislature. Mayor Williams will suggest to the Legislature at its next session that the site of the Lewis and Clark Exposition be purchased for the use of the Park Board. The Mayor's Intention iS to press the matter, as It seems to be the general opinion of the public that such an acqui sition would prove a boon to the city and offer an opportunity to lay out a -public park which will compare favorably with some of the greatest in the world. J. D. Meyer who was reappointed yes terday to the Park Board for a term of four years by the Mayor, made another suggestion at the Board meeting yester day morning which, if adopted, may as sist in the acquisition of the Exposition site. Mr. Meyer feels that If the Board can obtain the Fair stock owned by pri vate Individuals, a dividend may be de clared which will give sufficient funds to purchase the grounds. Dr. T. L. Eliot was also reappointed by the Mayor to serve four years. Both members were appointed two years ago to serve short terms. The Board acquiesced to the erection of a monument in the Plaza block in memory of the soldiers killed In the Civil and Philippine Wars. Wprk upon this, it Is said, will be cummenccd in the near future. Observations of Mr. Jackson. PORTLAND. Jan. 6. (To the Editor.) Upon returning to Portland from a recent trip to Mexico (where no prejudice exists against the colored race) and. looking over the old issues of The Orcgonlan, my atten tion was attracted by an article written by F. R. "Wilson December 22. relative to selling colored people. Japanese and Chinese tickets In theaters. As for the Japanese, from re cent Indications. Mr. Wilson, they can take care of themselves. For the Chinese, the article Is up to them; Mr. Wilson has my sympathy. Unpleasant surroundings In a theater arc anything but pleasant. Upon sev eral occasions my evening pleasures have been spoiled at theater hy men that were not only offensive to sipH, but used obscene language. They were not negroes, Japanese and Chinese. It Is Just as offensive for a colored lady or gentleman to be compelled to sit by a m-hlte hoodlum as It is for a white Iad or gentleman to sit by a colored hood lum. J. A. JACKSON. New Hospital for Walla Walla. WALLA WALLA, Wash.. Jan. 6. (Special.) "I and my associates will begin the erection of a $40,000 hospital In Walla Walla as soon as the financial, arrangements can he completed and a site secured." said James "W. Mullinix, sunerintendent of the Walla Walla Hos pital today. It Is rumored that a rich woman i- interested In the- project and will ondow It liberally. Several promi nent local physicians will hold largt shares of stock. The new hospital will be of brick and stone, two stories high, with about ' rooms and every modem convenience, and will be located centrally. A GUARANTEED CURE TOR FXLZS. Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Tour druggist Trill refund money if Paao Oint ment fails to cure you In 8 to 14 days, 50c. I