THE MORNING OREGOSlAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1905.
10
TD MAKE ATTACK
Municipal League
After Manning,
is
ACCUSED 'OF BAD FAITH
District Attorney Said fo Have
Broken Promises.
ELECTION PLEDGES NOT KEPT
Raids to Jiave Been Made on Gam.
biers, Postponed and League An
nounces Thatt Public State
meritVWllJ Be Made Today.
For several days tha Municipal League
has been contemplating a public attack
oh District Attorney Manning, because.
u is aucgea, jur. Manning broke faith
-with the lea'gue Janot prosecuting gam
hlers to the fullest 'extent, of the law.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Manning became
aware of the plans of the Municipal
league, held a conference-with Miller
Murdoch, one Of the committee haying
the matter la charge, arid, it Is said,
agreed to order the Chief ni Police to
raid several gambling-houses last night
or file Information against the Chief for
not doing so.
The Municipal League gave Mr. Man
ning until 4 o'clock this afternoon to
take these steps, declaring that if such
had not been done by that time open war
would bo declared between Mr. Manning
una me Municipal League. After talk
ing over the matter. Mr. Manning held a
ronferencc with Chief of Police Hunt, but
the plans were not carried out. as no
gambling-houses were raided, the only
raid made last night being that on the
t.reen Front saloon, from which sis
women were taken. It is presumed, there
fore, that the league will begin the war
on Mr. Manning this afternoon unless the
District Attorney files information
against Chief of Police Hunt before that
time.
How the War Started.
Three days ago the Municipal League
held a secret meeting at which the mem
bers discussed the actions and attitude of
District Attorney Manning. They decided
that Mr. Manning was not keeping faith
with them, that he was not doing what he
promised to do before election. Member?
complained that citizens whom they had
induced to leave the Republican ticket
for once to help elect Manning were now
coming back at the members and de
manding that they force the District At
torney to do what they supposed he would
do when he was elected.
After debates lasting several hours war
was declared against the District Attor
ney, which was to be waged until the
District Attorney's office was vacated by
Mr. Manning cither voluntarily
through the application of force. Certain
documents and evidence of bad faith Raid
to be in tho hands of the Municipal
League were to be made public
Messrs. Murdoch. "Bain and Short were
appointed a committee to gather tho cvl
dance and give it to the press. One par
of this evidence-was a certatn letter writ
ten by John Manning to the Municipal
Leagup. petting forth the promises he said
he would fulfill if the league did Its
utmost to elect him to the office of Dls
trlct Attorney.
, The Letter of Promise.
This letter. It is said, was given the
Municipal League before the organization
came out In favor of Mannings can
dldacy. In It he promised to Institute
-vigorous reform. He declared he would
drive gambling and its kindred vices from
Portland, beginning ns soon as he stepped
into office. He cited certain organlza
tlons In the city and declared he would
run them out of business. Ho stated he
would give a vigorous administration and
fulfill the- wishes of the Municipal League
to the utmost. Ho said also that ho
would bring before the league clergymen
of his faith who would vouch for him.
There was a space left at the bottom of
the letter for the clergymen to sign. It
was never so signed, because Immedi
ately upon receiving the letter the league
entered into the campaign with such
fervor that they did not deem the signatures-
of the clergymen necessary after
the league hod declared for Manning.
This letter was to be made public, and
is yet if the District Attorney docs not
continue to live up to his promises.
Attempt at Bribery Alleged.
The members of the 'league had also
learned of an attempt to bribe Sheriff
"Word. The evidence came to Messrs.
Murdoch and Bain through peculiar chan
nels, and they satisfied themselves that
It was true.
It Is alleged that a week or so ago a
certain llauor salesman, who formerly
knew Sheriff Word on the road and was
Intimately acquainted with him. called
upon the Sheriff at his office. He told
Sheriff Word that he camp from Tcter
Grant and Larry Sullivan, and through
them from the remainder of the gamblers
In town. He told the Sheriff that he was
in debt, that he was In danger of losing
all his property through damage suits
and that his policy was useless and would
only causo him personal trouble without
doing the county and municipality the
least good. Then he got down to business.
Offered Word $'10,000.
"I will Rive you $10,000 and place the
money In your hands within an hour."
Bald this man to the Sheriff. "If you
will but promise one thins. "Wc don't
ask you to change your attitude to
ward gambling and gamblers. We
don't want you to change your policy
no that the public will turn against
vou. Tou can accept our proposition
knd remain the public's idol. We onlv
want vou to promise one thing."
The Sheriff stated that he was not
to be bribed, that he was not that kind
of a man.
Wc only want you to do the one
thing," said the persisting gentleman
"All that we ask is that you only servt
ment against Chief Hunt was so out
rageously quashed," said Mr. Murdoch.
t e were not In favor of an Indictment
of Mayor WHiams. because we did not
deem him the guilty man. but when
the District Attorney quashed the in
dictment acalnst Chief of Police Hunt.
whom we deem the man to blame, we
were angered, and wo think Justly so.
There was evidence enough to convict
the Chief of Police thrice over. The
indictment against him should never
have been dismissed."
Council of War Held.
Night before last thd committee held
council of war and determined to
begin a campaign. The evidence was
to be gathered and given the press at
once. Then an interesting complica
tion came to light.
Chief Deputy District Attorney JIo-
ser. the law partner of Mr. Murdoch,
found himself betwen two fires. He
became aware of the fact' that If the
war continued he would either have
to leave his nartner or the office of
the District Attorney?- , He carried the
Information to Mr. Manning and re
ceived the answer that he could do as
he d pleased. "Mr. Moser consid
ered matters and about reached' a de
cision to leave the oSlco of the Dis
trict Attorney.
Then District Attorney Manning-
called upon Mr. -Murdoch in his office
and had an eicIUnir Interview.
"When you come down' here In the
morning, you expect to run your office.
don-'t your he asked Mr. Muraocn.
Well. I want to run mine "without any
outside help." '
He was -.told, that -he could run nis
office alone. He was reminded of the
promises he had made, was told some
thing of the plans against him. and
was given a hint of the Municipal
League's Intentions. Then he was
risked what he intended to. do about It-
Mr. Manning told Mr. Murdoch to
begin the fight, and went his way.
Changes His Mind. 1
The committee of war went on pre
paring the statement to the public It
was almost ready to be given out yes
terday at noon. Shortly before that
time Mr. Manning again visited, the
office of Mr. Murdoch, closed the-, door
of the private room, and seated himself
in a chair. The following, according
to Mr. Murdoch, is the Interview that
took place:
"What do you people want me to
do?" asked Mr. Manning.
He was asked what he thought he
should do. -
"Perhaps I haven't exactly lived up
to my agreement he said. "Perhaps I
should have allowed the indictment
against Chief Hunt to stand. - How
long will you give me to rectify mat
ters?"
We will give you until Friday," an
swered Mr. Murdoch.
Mr. Manning pleaded for longer time,
This was denied him.
"Besides, continued Mr. Murdoch
'we want to know what you contem
plate doing:."
Then Mr. Manning made the lolow
ing reply:
Gambling Is Running.
"I know of gambling going on now.'
he said. "There Is card-playing going
on in Blazler's, on Burnslde street.
The Sheriff made a raid there a short
time ago, but they are playing again
in an inner room. There Is pokcr-playlng
going on in several other houses. This
Is what I will do If you will drop this
persecution: I will go to Chief of Police
Hunt this afternoon. I will tell him
that gambling is going on in these
places I have named. I will command
him to raid and close these places to
night, and place a policeman as a
guard over each one. I shall demand
that the Chief do this tonight, and
will not tolerate a delay even of ono
day. I shall tell the -Chief of Police
that unless this fs done tonight I will
file information against him before FrI
day at noon. I "farther agece not to
warn these places In advance. In caso
the Chief of Police refuses to act.
will file the Information before Friday
noon, as I say, and I will also notify
Sheriff Word of the existence of gam
bllng in these places, request him to
make raids arid arrests, and prosecute
those arrested. Does this satisfy the
Municipal League?"
Mr. Murdoch communicated with the
other members of the committee by
telephone, and then informed District
Attorney Manning that he would have
until i oclock today to do all this,
that the raids would have to be made
last night or information filed against
the Chief of Police and the gamblers
today. In the event that the District
Attorney did not do as he said, the Mu
nicipal League was to take up tho
fight today against Mr. Manning, make
all the evidence public and do its best
to oust him from office
ASSETS ARE SMALL
Taps
to Be Sounded
Defunct Bank.
Oyer
ONE DEPOSITOR GETS CENT
Pnrtland Eavlnaa "Sank, in - Which-
Many Lost Money, Leaves $1000
for Division For $42,650,
$132 Is Returned.
ir n Smith, chief clerk of the State
Circuit Court, is prepared to make dis
tribution of the final assets of the
Portland Savings Bank -amounting to
about 51000. In October, 1904; the court
ordered this money distributed to cred
itors of the bank who should file claims
on or before January 1, 190S, In propor
tion to the amount of their claims.
and the percentage was estimated at
so much on the dollar, based on the
total amount of all unpaid claims
which totaled 1319,000. There were pre
sented to Mr. Smith 2:& claims, rne
largest was that of the estate-of R. B.
Lameon, amounting to $42,650. The es
tate will receive 5132. leaving- $42,518
which It lores as a result of the failure
of the bank. The other claims are
much smaller, and the claimants will
receive little in the distribution, some
a few dollars, and one person only
cents. Several will receive 6, 5 ana iu
centsr Claims were received by Mr.
Smith from Chicago. San Francisco
and British Columbia. A man In Chi
caco will be mailed a checK tor 13
cents as his portion. When this 51000
has been disbursed, the affairs of the
Portland Savings Bank will have been
closed forever.
There are no further assets what
ever. The $1000 came from toe re
ceiver, .Richard Nixon, and,- was the
balance he bad on hand after paying
the various dividends, and represented
uncalled dividends, etc These werj
small, and probably due persons
who have died, left the country or who
did not bother calling to collect trifling
sums.
Brown and one Roberts' were coaeeraed
with him Iri the crime, ana also the
evidence of Harry Morrte. a saloonkeeper,
who purchased 1560 of the cigars. Morris
admitted that he agreed to buy 5890 cigars
for $10 per thousand. Brown. In his own
behalf, denied the charges positively, and
also denied the evidence given against
him by Keith. Later a verdict was re
turned finding the defendant not guilty.
i
Irrigation Company incorporates.
The James Johns Irrigation & Power
Company filed Incorporation articles yes
terday with 510.00) capital stocx. J.ne
purposes of the company are to divert
running streams of water and to convey
the same through pipes and flumes for
Irrigation and other uses; 16 sell water for
the irrigation of arid lands, for watering
livestock, transportation of logs; domes
tic purposes, etc The . Incorporators are
James Johns, A. S. Johns and Andrew L.
Chezem.
GRAND JURY'S ACT UNDONE.
Finds for Railroad Company.
In the sult'of Frank Wllmot and Wal
ter Llnnett against the O. R. .& N. Com
pany to recover 5600 damages for four
horses killed by a train at Bridal Veil,
on April 11, ISM. Judge Cleland granted
a non-suit. The horses were killed on the
depot grounds, track, and the court held
that the company Is not obliged by law
to fence Its depot grounds.
MUST IMPROVE. SIGNALING.
GeneraV'Greely Draws That Lesson
From Oriental War.
GRAND JURY SILENT
Veil is Drawn in LariaVFrauds
inquiry.
S0RENSCNSAYS NOT GUILTY
DIVE RAIDED BY POLICE.
Six Women Are Removed From the
Green Front Saloon.-
While a Jury In the Circuit Court voted
to free Jed Hart from a charge of assault
with intent to commit murder last night
police raided his saloon at 32 North Third
street and arrested six women. All but
one were locked up and placed In charct
of Matron Simmons, ball being refused.
Vagrancy Is the charge against them.
Of the sextet rounded up In the di7e.
Jessie .Atkins was released by Chief of
Police Hunt- This was because of th
fact that she had been in the place but
three days, and had been deceived into
coming to Portland by an agency la San
Franclscor She paid to be sent here to
accept a position as pianoplayer In a first-
class theater. When she arrived she was
without money and was obliged to take
what was given her a musician's work In
the saloon.
The raid came as the result of con
tinual trouble at the Green Front, and as
a final blow by Chief of Police Hunt. For
weeks past the establishment. It has been
openly charged, has been catering to
minors and has been defying the law-In
other ways. Hardly a night passed with
out one or more girls or boys being
taken from there. There are numerous
charges against the proprietors, but. hav
ing been granted a license to run, the
place continues.
Chief Hunt decided yesterday afternoon
that he would raid the Green Front to
strike a vital blow at the place. To take
away the women from a North End dive
Is to ruin Its trade, the police declare.
Consequently this tnctic was pursued. Im
mediately after the officers left the place
It was practically deserted, although
when entered It was crowded to the
doors.
Acting Sergeants Slovcr and Hogeboom.
with Patrolmen Goltz. Roberts, Baty.
Burke and Endlcott. entered tho Green
Front and ordered all the women to put
on their wraps and prepare to go to Jail.
All were bundled Into a patrol wagon and
taken to headquarters. There Captain
Indicted Man Found Not Guilty When
Given Jury Trial. ,
Jed Hart, a North End saloonkeeper.
was tried and acquitted by a Jury In
Judge Cleland's court yesterday for as
sault and battery on John Murphy, an old
man. aevcral weeks ago. Hart was In
dieted by the grand Jury, but the trial
Jury considered the plea of self-defense
ample Justification. The evidence dls
closed that Murphy and F. Poterson en
tered Hart'tf saloon and indulged In
drink or two. Murphy testified that Hart
struck him without provocation. Inflict
inc a. deen wound on his forehead. Wit
nesscs for the defense, including hart,
testified that Murphy made the remark
that he wondered if his friend Peterson,
who was sitting In a chair, would be
'touchcd,,, and Hart objected, saying
people wore not robbed in his place. Mur
phy became obstreperous and commenced
striking Hart. Murphy, it was stated,
took the top off a stdve and struck Frank
Cross with it, knocking him qur. Jed
Hart admitted having struck Murphy and-4
said he -had a ring on his finger with a
large setting, and It wasthe setting that
caused the wound in Murphy's fore
head. The ring was Exhibited to the
members of the jury.
SAYS HUSBAND IS WORTHLESS
Lottie Bowen Asks Relief From an
Unhappy Union.
Lottie Bowen has sued Harry Bowcn,
proprietor of the El Rcy saloon, for a
divorce, in the State Circuit Court, on
grounds of cruel treatment and Infidel
ity. Mrs. Bowcn alleges that In De
cember. 1902. before their marriage,
she intrusted 51000 with Bowen. She
further avers that she, with Mrs. N. L.
Slocum, Mrs. Emma Butler and Bowcn
formed a partnership to conduct the
Kingston lodging-house, and Mrs."
Bowcn asks for her share of the prof-
Its of the business amounting to JCOo,
which she says has not been received
by her.
The litigants were married In Port
land April 10, 1903. and have no child
ren. Mrs. Bowen asserts that her hus
band endeavored to force her to lead
an Immoral life for his gain. When she
refused in June. 1903, he drove her
from the Kingston House, where she
was living, and afterwards deserted
her.
NEW YORK, Jan. 12. In an address be
fore the annual session of the military
service Institution at Governor's Island.
Brigadier General A. W. Greely. chief P
signal officer of tne Army, says that -war
fare In future must cover the control of
malls, the telegraph lines, balloons and
visual signaling.
General Greely has comments to make
upon the preparedness of other nations
in respect to this branch of the service,
declaring that the United States has led
them. Germany, he said, has been quick
to take advantage of our experience, re
organizing her signal service after the
Civil War and the Spanish-American war.
As to Great Britain, General Greely -point
ed out that her service Is badly defective.
aitnougn. Lora woiseiey nas repeaieaiy
urged his country to reorganize It, The
Japanese, he said, have conducted their
operations with a skill hitherto unsur
passed In telegraphing and ballooning.
General Greely gave the Interesting in
formation that not once was General
Kurokl under fire In making his cele
brated flanking movements, and that so
perfect were his telegraph lines that only
once was a station with headquarters lost
and then only for a short time. He also
praised the Japanese censorship.
"The change in the conditions of mod
ern warfare," he concluded, "will hence
forth Involve deeper formations, widely
extended fronts, and enlarged areas of
field operations."
TO BUILD TO COBVALLIS.
Arraigned on Charge of Attempting
to Bribe Hall in Prosecution of
Puter-Watson Case Few
Witnesses Are Called.
The Federal grand jury Is and has
been for some time, as silent as the
tomb and. ludcimr from the witnesses
who are being called before the body. It
Is a hard thine to tell whether it Is Mel
drum of Hermann who is coming under
the official eye of the Investigating de
partment of the Federal Court,
J. W. Rowland, the chief clerk In the
office of the Surveyor-General, and
Charles E. Dustln, a stenographer, were
before the Jury yesterday afternoon, and
these two were about -the only witnesses
examined. During the forenoon there was
an Interval during which nothing seemed
to be going on, other than a little con-
crsatlon between District Attorney He-
ney and the Jurors.
It Is the general opinion that Henry
Meldrum is not yet out of the woods.
though he has once been convicted, and
that there are yet several things which
might be brought up against him. This
Is one theory advanced to account for the
continual. examination of witnesses con
nected with the Surveyor-General's office.
Another Is that Hermann has had lots to
do with the letting f contracts for sur-w
eying, and that his connection with tne
office is being investigated. Colonel A. It-
Greene was also one of the witnesses yes-'
terdav.
It Is not thought that there wmJ'nv
dlctments of any Importance returned this
week, though a few minor ones may oe
brought out, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brown
have been considered by the Jury, so u is
said, and It Is thought they will be In
dicted before the Jury adjourns for the
week. Other than these few happenings.
the work of the Jury Is most unlnterest
lng.
Arraigned on Bribery Charge. -
Geonre Sorenson was arraigned y ester
dav afternoon on the charge of having at
tempted to bribe John H. Hail Dy tne oner
of '55000 to secure his non-prosecution of
the charges against Puter, watson et ai.
in the. case upon which conviction was
had In November. Sorenson entered
plea of not guilty, and his case was set
for trial on Monday next.
ot strikisg title, "A Jolly American
Traaap, fa announced for three nights
at the Esaplre Theater, starting with the
usual matinee next. Sunday.
This piece Is from the proline pen of
Mr. E. E. Kidder, who wrote "Peaceful
Valley" and "A Poor Relation" for Sol
Smith Russell, and who would have us
understand that in this new creation of
his he has overstepped: the heart Interest
of the other, and given us most true
comedy and blended more touching
pathos In it than any of his former efforts.
Advance Sale for Whittlesey.
The advance sale of seats will open this
morning at 10 o'clock for White Whittle
sey, who comes to The Marquam Grand
Theater next Monday and Tuesday
nights. January IS and 17, In "Soldiers of
Fortune," and Wednesday evening. Jan
uary 18, In "The Second in Command."
uch papers as are . ut M booked all but the one. charging
hands! by the District Atorney. I sup- lnem wUh vafrrancy. They will go be
nose you understand. They nil not oa ; bmi .Tnde HoVue toda- Thev
, i gave the names of Darls Young. Leslie
mln- j ,, a It. TVIllta Vntln rinrvln.-In
placed in your hands.'
Sheriff word gave tne man pin- 5tprlln MUL Willis. Katie Goodwin.
utes. to lea"ve the office, m snite oi tn ... -vounfr and Jessie Atkins. The lat
oiu uiciiuom.f ' - 1 tcr -was released, oui given oruurs noi iw
them. The mun lost no time In leav- turn to thc dive. She readily promised,
lng. The nffalr became known, it wan- wJU aSEistcd to a better position.
dered away ana came 10 iue ears ot i Jt s as she desires to earn sufficient
money to return to ner nome in oan
Francisco.
Chief Hunt was reticent concerning fu
ture action, but It Is believed other raids
Movement to Install $20,000 Y. M. C,
A. Building at That Placer
H. J. McCoy, general secretary of the
San Francisco Y. M. C. A., spent yester
day in Portland. He leaves for Corvallls
this morning in company with Lester
McLean. Jr.. Bible study secretary of the
New York City Y. M. C. A.. H. O. Hill,
international Pacific Coast College sec
retary, and H. M. Stone, general secre
tary of the local Y. M. C A. The object
ot the visit to Corvallls is to inaugurate
a movement to secure the erection of a
520.000 college Y. M. C. A. building In that
.city. Corvallls has one of the strongest
college associations in tne ortnwest ana
the outlook for their building is saia to
be very promising. A donation of 52000
has been already guaranteed by an East
ern friend of the movement
Mr. McCoy will be the speaker oeioro
thc Sunday Club at thc.Y. X. C A. next
Sunday and will talk on "The "Value in a
Man."
Pleads Guilty of Forgery.
L. Leuthold pleaded guilty before
Judge George yesterday to a charge of
passing a forged check for 538 on tho
J. K. GUI Company. On motion of his
attorney, Charles A. Potraln, Monday
morning was set as the time for pass
ing sentence. Leuthold is an old resi
dent of Portland. Recently he has
worked as a furniture finisher. Hed
committed the crime, but will probably
do so when brought before the bar for
sentence.
Found Not Guilty of Theft.
The case of F. E. Brown, charged with
stealing 5350 worth of cigars from cars In
the depot grounds of the O. R. ft N. Com
pany, was submitted to the Jury yester
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. At S o'clock
the Jury came In and asked Judge George
if a verdict of simple larceny could be
rendered, and received legal instructions
concerning tho law governing the matter.
The Jury then retired for further deliber
ation. Tho evidence against Brown was
that of Charles Keith, who pleaded guilty
several days ago, and who stated that
DAILY CITY STATISTICS.
Marrlaze, X!cen.
Charles H. Miller. 29; Jessie Teterson. 20.
John M. Mclntlre, 35. Grant's Pass; Mary
P. Sohultz. 30.
Edward J. Larson. 32; Mary 8. Peterson,
2S.
"john A. Kenny, 33; Letty Jjecdham. 32.
Births.
January 1. to the wife" of Charles Le Val
Iry. 314 Jefferson street, a daughter.
Dcemhr 21. to the wlf of Angelo Cerre
Khtno, Twenty-first and Division streets,
sen.
January, 11, to the flfe of Alfred Ingvard
son. a daughter.
January 3. to the wife of Robert Davis,
7G2 Vancouver avenue, a daughter.
Deaths.
January 10. Wallace Keese DIekey, aged
year. S months and 8 day. 293 Hast 34th
acute, gastritis. Interrwnt Walla Walla,
Wash.
January 11. William Harris, aged
rears. 10 months and 20 days. Tl East
Eighth street; cerebri! hemraorhage. Inter
ment Lone Fir Cemetery.
January. 10. Ah Turn (Chinese-), aged 58
years, aecosa sirrcw pneumonia. ioic.
ment Lone Fir Cemetery.
Contagious Disease.
Diphtheria, Teresa Simmons, aged 13 years.
2S9 Water street: case. mild.
Measles. LIHIe Flola. aged 1 year, 460
East Harrison street; case. mild.
Building rermlts.
X. R. Reed. East Everett, between East
Twenty-eighth and East Twenty-ninth
51400.
Orcgonlan Publishing Company, northwest
corner Sixth and Alder: S10O0.
J. E. Blackburn. East Davis, between East
Twentr-nlnth and East Thirtieth; $l0.
Fovey Bros., northeast corner Fifth and
Flanders: S 15.000.
T. H. Gove, northwest corner Seventeenth
and Market: 5600.
F. W. Howard. Washington, between Fifth
and Sixth: 5450.
M. E. Lee. southeast corner Seventh and
Oak: 54000.
1 E. R. Root. East Sixth, between Weldler
and Halser: S2S00.
W. B. reacock. northwest corner East
Twentr-flrst and Halsey: S3i50.
C. V. Anderson, northwest corner Grand
avenue and East Hort: 52SO0.
J. W. Lander, northwest corner East Third
and Wasco! 52100.
ROSEBURG IS IN SUSPENSE
No New Developments in the Local
Land Office Investigation.
ROSEBURG. Or.. Jan. 12. (Special,
So far no results are "given' out in
connection with thc local investigation
of affairs of the Roseburg land district.
It is not yet known whether a special
Investigation of the Lund Office ltseit
will be made, but If so a special agent
will be detailed by the department io
that ouroose.
Soeclal Atrent Neuhausen. now in
charge of the Roseburg Land Office,
has received official approbation rrom
"Washington of the action reported by
him in relation to the method pursued
regarding applications, final proofs, and
disposition of official moneys in the in
terim of suspension of the local ofti
cers. AH applications anu niings are
received- at 'the local office and the
hour of receipt noted on the paperj
but no notations are made on the rcc
ords.
In cases where drafts are tendered In
payment of filings the fact of thc ten
dcr of the amounts Is noted on, the
papers and the. drafts are then returned
to thc applicant. This course Is also
followed In handling cash payments.
No contest hearings will be held -dur
ing the period of suspension and no
final proofs scheduled to be taken be
fore thc local office will be considered
unless special provision is made there
for -by the General Land .Office.
Gala Week at Columbia.
The advent of De Millc and Belasco's
delightful ' society comedy, "The Wife."
at the Columbia next week is anticipat
ed with pleasant expectation by those
who have seen- it. as well as by those
who have heard Its praises sung. The
play Is crisp, sparkling arid epigram
matic from the first curtain to the last.
and will please Columbia audiences. This
will afford the last opportunity to see
and applaud Edgar Baume; who retires
to seek rest and recuperation. He wjll
be succeeded by another popular favor
ite, Howard Gould, who needs neither
introduction nor advance boosting to the
favor of Portland theatergoers, .in whose
hearts he already occupies . a warm spot
from former engagements here.
AT THE VAUtJEVILLE THEATERS
To Discontinue Vaudeville.
Arrangements were consummated yes
terday whereby continuous vaudeville
performance at the Lyric Theater. Sev
enth and Alder streets, will be discon
tinued January 23. when three farce
comedies under the direction ot Atnon.
"Wilson, and Clark will be the attraction.
Interspersed with moving pictures ana il
lustrated songs. The opening farce will
be "What Happened to Smith." Keating
& Flood will, after January 23, oniy
book vaudeville acts at the Baker The-
-ater.
Coupon Matinee at the Star.
Raymond Teal, the king of minstrels.
has a great laughing monologue at the
Star Theater that Is the hit of hits. Teal
talks as fast as a gatling gun. and every
Joke hits the mark. Patsy Doyle Is an
other famous Eastern vaudevillian who
sings, dances or tells funny stories with
equal ease. The bicycle treadle act of
Hall and Davis is an exciting novelty.
Today 2s the. regular, coupon matinee.
Lyric Gives Value.
One of the principal attractions at
the Lyric 4, the wonderful Juggling of
Prince Goto, the Japanese of noble
blood, who has come to America for a
short season of professional work. His
feats are simply amazing. The Nor
woods also stand at the top In their
profession.
The Grand's Laugh Factory.
The Grand's laugh factory was' at
work last night any many people dis
gruntled at the falling snow found com
fort and amusement at this cozy and
comfortable theater. The acts most gen
erously applauded were Concerns Dog
Show, St. Claire and Carlyle's wire act
so full of comedy, and McCormlck's ven
triloqual performance.
THE PILLS THAT
CURE
STOMACH
TROUBLE
Miss May Briggs, of 7 Alma
Place, Rochester, N.Y., ssys s
"My stomach was In terribl
shape. I could cat only a llttis
dry toast. I was vory pale and
had no strenath. Could hard
ly drag myself about tho
house. Suffered groat core
ness and fearful cramps.
Could not sleep. Was wasting
away. Had four doctorsfor a
yearand got no relief.
CAN EAT ANYTHING
NOW. AM STRONG AGAIN
and ENTIRELY CURED by
Dr.Williams
Pink Pills
for
Pals People
SOLO BY ALL DHUGOIST3.
Burlesque at the Baker.
Burlesques of Henry Irving, Adellna
PattI and various other well-known
stars are Introduced at the Baker. This
act Is the hit of the season, and no one
should fall to see It. The three Ameri
cans in the tr farce, "Hotel Topsy
Turvy;" Gytteres Brothers, the talent
ed instrumentalists, play upon -a great
variety of Instruments and tho others
on the programme are all good.
Horses Slip in Snow.
Many horses suffered Injuries yesterday
on account of thc unexpected snowfall
and in some instances it was found neces
sary to shoot them to relieve them of
Intense pain resulting from broken legs.
w. T. Shanahan. secretary of the Ore
gon Humane Society, said last night that
the accidents were aue to tne ract tnat
the equlnes were smooth shod, and where
the horses were sharp shod It was found
that they did very well, he said.
AT THE THEATERS
What the Press Agents Say.
ACTORS IN "REAL .D"RAMA
Stirring Third Act of Attachment Suit Against Actor James Keane
Messrs. Murdoch and Bain and the ilu
nlcipal League.
Other Causes for War.
The League ofiicers declare they have
jther reasons for making war. At their
conferences they cited gamblers' cases
that have never been tried, indictments
that have been quashed, ana cases
which they say have been relegated to
the rear by the District Attorney. They
I considered the clash between Mr. Man-
Ininr and Henry McGinn. They de
clared that a part oi wnai tne xusirici KBa EyES kveltds.
Attorney had done was right, but that GrMUUUed Eyelids and other Eye troubles
ther things were greaiiy in mo runs. cured by urine eye iteraeay. it oon t
MWe were angered when the Indict- j -smart. Sold by all druskoau.
will be made on certain saloons in the
North and South End districts, as it 4s
understood some have been violating rules
and regulations. The Cosmopolitan, con
ducted by "Bob" Patterson and J. B.
Moore. Is one place that Is under sus
picion. Minors have been taken from
there recently.
ICtTlR, I serve you with "this summons."
O It was not much of a part, but
Tony West, actor., made thc hit of his
life as constable. He may have played the
part of constablemany times before, but
never so effectively or realistic as he did
yesterday when he served a summons on
James Keaae, of the Keane Dramatic
Company'. And It Is doubtful If Mr. Keane
ever received such a surprise or had a
past experience recalled so vividly.
It was the third act of the suit brought
hy Herbert Ashton against James Keane
acumen gained through association with
the' sleuths of the stage he laid In wait
for the unsuspecting Mr. Keane. Dis
covering him, he trailed Keane to a res
taurant and then swooped down upon him.
While waiting for the appearance of
Mr. Keane. West, however, conceived ot
a brilliant climax to his chase. It seems
that In days gone by, while Mr. Keane
was on the road with his company, some
of his unfeeling creditors brought an at
tachment against him. The writ was
served by a constable who. during the
progress "of the play, stepped upon the
for the recovers of salary and resulted i stage and with "Sir, I serve you with
from an error In the former proceedings.
In the Issuance of the summons out of
Justice Rcld's court the plaintiff was
made to appear as Herbert Marx, and the
papers were served upon Anita C Keane
at the Antlers Hotel. A motionvwas hied
by Anita C Keane for the dismissal ot
thc summons on alleged Irregularity of
the document and service.
An alias summons was then Issued and
here Tony West stepped Into the limelight.
this writ," handed Mr. Keane the docu
meat .which made him say things. Mr.
West lacked the stage setting and large
audience, but this was no detriment.
Walking up to Mr. Keane In the restau
rant, he politely, handed over the paper
with the words. "Sir, I serve you with
this summons."
Keane thought It was but a reminder
of former times, and as he-took the pa
per, laughed at the bit of pleasantry. It
"THE HOLY CITY."
Another Packed House Witnesses the
Great Production.
Notwithstanding the weather was
cold and stormy last night, thc bright
and cheerful interior of the Columbia
Theater was most comfortable and in
viting. Every scat In the large audito
rium was ocuplcd to witness the grarid
production of "The Holy City," and as
the week draws to a close the public
teems to realize more completely the
true beauty and magnitude of this
grand dramatic exposition of the
Christian religion.
No words could ring more true and
honest than the following written by
Rev. C. M. Smythe to Manager Ballard,
after the former wltncssd "The Holy
City. Everyone should take Mr.
Smythe's advice and attend this won
derful play:
PORTLAND. Jan. 11. 1005. Manager of
the Columbia Theater. Portland. Orv- Dar
EIr: It Is not merely the love of amusement,
hut the actual necessity of It. which sends
most people to the theater. A few hours'"
respite from business cares, and, so far as
women are concerned, from the harassment
of domestic life. Is very desirable, and in
most theaters It can be had without In
Jury.
A play which forces one to forget for the
time belne that the morrow has heavy bur
dens Is not only Innocent, but helpful.
We venture to declare that In this regartl
the stage Is accomplishing great good, and
fills a place for which there Is no substl
tute. Instead ot abolishing It. If society
were itself pure enough to demand only
the best kind of drama, the theater would
respond at once, for the manager Is a busi
ness man, who must please the public In
order to reap success. The theater never
leads, but always follows Its patrons. They
find there just what pleases them, and
are themselves responsible It the stage falls
below par.
A clean, play can harm no one; but an un
clean play, and. for that matter, an un
clean anything else, whether found In poll
tics, law. or In society. Is not to be tol
erated. That Is tbe only rule by which our
Judgment should be controlled. I doubt very
much whether the theater-going public of
today would long patronize such a highly
moral nlay as "The Holy City."
The rebellious soul of man. his bitter re
pentance, and the gentleness of the Christ
are beautifully and vividly portrayed. Who
can see the play and not re better? bin
cerely your. C it. sjiithk,
Pastor of MIssIsslppi-Ave. Cong. Church.
"The Holy City" runs until Saturday
night. Inclusive.
A New Play Coming.
A romantic comedy drama with
As Keane was unknown to the officers 4. took but a moment, however, for his dls-
of the court he had no trouble in evad
ing them, but he reckoned without Tony.
In order that there would be no mistake
In the service of the new summons. Mr.
West was empowered with all the author-,
lty of a special officer for the purpose of
executing service. With the cunning and
illusionment and after a minute of stunned
astonishment the things he- said to and
of West put all former sayings in the
shade. West did not wait to hear it
all. but went out of the place with a look
that spoke volumes of enjoyment.
And now Keane has the summons.
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CATARRH OF THE STOMACH
A Pleasant, 8imple, but Safe and Ef
fectual Cure for tt.
Catarrh ot the stomach has long been
considered tho next thing to Incurable.
The usual symptoms are a full or bloating
sensation after eating, accompanied some
times with sour or watery risings, a for
mation of gases, causing pressure on the
heart and lungs and dlmcult breathing.
headaches, nckle appetite, nervousness
and a general-played-out languid feeling.
There is often a foul taste in the mouth.
coated tongue and If the Interior of the
stomach could be seen It would show a
slimy. Inflamed condition.
The cure for this common and obstinate
trouble is found in a treatment which
causes the food to be readily, thoroughly
digested before it has time to ferment and
Irritate the delicate mucous surfaces of
the stomach. To secure a prompt and
healthy digestion is the one necessary
thing to do and when normal digestion Is
secured the catarrhal condition will have
disappeared.
According to Dr. Harlanson the safest
and best treatment Is to use after each
meal a tablet, composed of Diastase,
Aseptic Pepsin, a little Nux, Golden Seal
and fruit acids. Tnese taoiets can now
be found at all drugstores under the name
of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and not be
lng a patent medicine can be used with
perfect safety and assurance, that healthy
appetite and tnorougn aigesuon win 101
low their regular use alter meals.
Mr. R- B. Workman. Chicago. 111.
writes: "Catarrh Is a local condition re
suiting from a neglected cold In the head
whereby the lining membrane of the nose
becomes Inflamed and the poisonous dls
charge therefrom passing backward Into
the throat reaches the stomach. This
produces catarrh of the stomach. Medical
authorities prescribed for me for three
years for catarrh of stomach without
cure, but toaay x am ue nappiesi 01 men
after using only one box of Stuart's Dys
pepsia Tablets. I cannot find appropriate
words to express my good feeling. I have
found nesh, appetite and sound rest from
their use."
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Is the safest
preparation as well as the simplest and
most convenient remedy for any form of
indigestion, catarrh of stomach, bilious
ness, sour stomach, heart burn and bloat
ing after meals.
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