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10 THE MORNING OBEGONIAST, THURSDAY, JANTJABY 19, 19)5. CITY NOT TB PAY Tanner-Creek Sewer Repairs Must Wait COUNCIL TABLES PLAN Resolution Appropriating $5000 Is Pigeon-Holed. SPECIAL COMMITTEE NAMED Conference Will Be Held With City Engineer to Determine Cause of Action Combination Houses Attacked by Albee. TANNER-CIIESK SEWER REPAIRS Resolution appropriating- $5000 for re pairs to be made by City Engineer and deducted from amount paid contractor. Is tabled. Special committee la appoint ed to confer with City Engineer to plan solution to fewer problem. COMBINATION HOUSES Resolution Introduced to revoke licenses of 23 com bination house?, and it Is referred to liquor license committee. CONCERT HOUSES Ordinance licens ing concerts amended so that concerts of the Melba class, to which admission of S2 is charged, will pay $100 a night; referred to license committee. Contrary to expectations, the intro duction of the resolution yesterday in tne Council meeting to appropriate $5000 for the repair of the Tanner Creek sewer was not accompanied by a bitter fight, but nevertheless the plan suffered sadly in the hands of the Councilman. Messrs. Albee, Whiting and Flegel keeping their agreement with Mayor Williams. Councilman Merrill voted In favor of the resolu tion, but even this adltlonal vote was not sirfficient to give a majority. Jt was known yesterday that Coun cilman Rumelin would vigorously op pose the resolution and further that Mr. Zimmerman on reconsideration fiad changed his mind feeling that it was not wise to draw upon the general fund when other departments of the city wore in dire need of financial sup port, but, however, it was thought tnat Councilman Foellcr would vote in its favor, and. If necessary, a vote lrom the Mayor would have decided a tie ballot. Ko sooner had the resolution been read by the Auditor when Councilman Snarkey moved that it be tabled. This motion though seconded was opposed by Mr. Flegel who asked permission to interrogate the City Engineer who was present. Mr. Sharkey objected but was overruled by the Mayor who said: "It will do no "harm to go on with the questioning, because, we are glean ing some Information and can dispose of the matter later." "Before the ordinance is read the third time." said Mr. Flegel, "I would like to ask the City Engineer some questions referring to the method of repair. It will be wise. I think, if the plans of the City Engineer be defi nitely fixed so that the people may know what is to be done. I have met ! a number of people and they have made criticisms of the bottom of the sewer saying thut it is not concrete but gravel. Wnat do you think about it, Mr. Engineer?" City Engineer Explains. "Partly so. I will explain some of the details," said the City Engineer. "A great deal of the setver is not in need of any repairs. I intend to make another examination, something more than a cursory one which I have al ready made, t can't see any further through a brick wall than anyone else. 1 intend to remove all the debris In the sewer and then take up the prop osition of going Into the bottom and if I find that the bottom Is only bad in places through carrflesSness, why I will go to the other parts of the sewer and examine them, but if to the contrary I find that there is no bot tom, why, I will simply tell you to build a new sewer, because if there Is no foundation I cannot build and I do not propose to spend the city's money or anyone's else for such a purpose." Mr. Sharkey arose, saying: "If Tour Honor please, the City En gineer in his statements shows that he does not know any more about the sewer than anyone else, and I move you that the ordinance be passed." "Mr. Engineer," persisted Mr. Fle gel. "A criticism has also come to me of the manner in which the bricks are laid. As I understand it the original specifications called for bricks laid in cement and it is found, I am told, that some bricks are laid without any ce ment and some with a little cement. Is that so?" "As far as the bricks are concerned." answered the City Engineer, "that is to say, as far as can be seen, they are laid in good cement. I have never been In a dryer sewer than the Tanner Creek, as regards leakage. I do not care how good a sewer is. there is always some little leak; but of course I shall expect that all bricks be laid properly." "Is it the intention of the Engineer to rectify the nrch and make It what thev call -backfilled?' " asked Mr. Flegel. "Some of the arch Is not backfilled." raid the Engineer, "and 1 Intend to strip It and find out just what has to be done." Opposed by Mr. Zimmerman. ' I have every reason to believe." said Mr. Zimmerman." that the City Engineer will make a nrst-claw $ewer. Whether he can repair It for $5000 or JlO.OiX) or 515,000 must be determined at some future time. I do not see why. though, money .should be taken from the General Fund to re paid the Tanner-Creek sewer when we haven't got the money. We hax-c had to cut the police and fire department appro priations, and the Executive Board has recommended that we appropriate $10,000 for the Board of Health so that they can construct a garbage crematory that will aid In making the city presentable for the Lewis and Clark Fair. The Board of Health ought to have the money, but we cannot give it to them. Whether it is best to spend the money on the Tanner Creek sewer or tho police or fire de partments! or for a garbage crematory we must decide. I am sick and tired of the name of Tanner Creek without the sewer and I will be glad when the whole thing Is over." "I have been opposed to the plan of let ting the City Engineer repair or rebuild the sewer." said Mr. Rumelin. "While I don't want to line myself up against any legal opinions. I do not think it right for the city to go into the banking business Why don't the bondsmen of the contract ors come forward and say to the City Engineer: 'We'll pay your expenses to go through the sewer and reconstruct It. and we can be reimbursed out of the first money collected on the assessment. I shall oppose the- appropriation of one sin gle dollar for repairing the Tanner-Creek sewer, but 1 am willing to vote for a sum to pay the expenses of the City Engineer, in going through the sewer, again and finding out Just what has to be done. I want to see the sewer off our hands as much as anybody, but I do not think that the city should go into the banking busi ness." Sewer Repairs Tabled. Mr. Sharkey's motion that the matter be tabled was voted upon and carried as follows: Yeas Sharkey, Sherett, Zimmerman, Foeller, Rumelin. Nays Whiting, Merrill, Albee and Flegel. Upon motion of Mr. Flegel, Mayor Williams appointed the fol lowing committee to confer with the City Engineer and arrive at some other method of disposing of the Tanner-Creek sewer matter: Councilmen Rumelin, Foell er and Flegel. Councilman Albee introduced a resolu tion to revoke the licenses of 23 combina tion houses In the North End. The reso lution charges that the saloons in ques tion are running in open violation of the provisions of the ordinance governing such resorts, and asks that the licenses be revoked. "It in not that I personally am opposed to such combination houses," said Mr. Albee, in way of explanation. "It is a legal question. For the benefit of those members of the liquor license committee who are present at this meeting. I desire to say that Mr. Flegel and myself last night visited every one of these places and found women, euch as are described In this section of the ordinance, and stairways connecting the saloons with disorderly houses above. There are some people who argue that the latter are necessary evils. That may be, but when we have the two evils working together it is high time that we did something to emulate the example of larger cities, and I see no reason why Portland, as fair a city as there is, should not be abso lutely clean." Combination Houses Attacked. The resolution was re-referred to tho liquor license committee. Following are the names of the saloons in question: Queen Annie, 275 Burnside street: Tho Echo. Fourth, between Burnside and Couch streets; A. B. C. saloon. Fourth and Couch streets: William White. 46 Fourth street' (connected with the Paris house): Cosmopolitan. Third etreet: Paris house. Third and Couch streets; W. Geisler. 25 North Third street: The Bruns wick. 284 North Third street; Green Front Theater, 32 North Third street; P. Mays. Second and Couch utreeta: M. L. Smith, 61 North Second street; The Non pareil. 269 Everett etreet: Keystone, 63 North Fourth street; The Lion. 100 North Fourth street; The Elegant, 280 Everett street; The Thetis, 274 Everett street: Re ception. CO North Fourth street; Badger. Fourth and Davis streets: Paris cafe, 208 Davis street: Fashion. 48 North Fourth etreet: Xapolte. 78 North First street; The Surprise, 275 Everett street; The Cricket, 271 Couch street. Concert License Raised. On motion of Councilman Sharkey, the ordinance proposed by the license com mittee affecting concerts other than those given in licensed houses was amended to charge a license of $100 a night for such presentations as Melba recitals, where an admission fee of $2 is charged, and re ferred to the license committee for ad justment. A petition was read from R. M. Scoffield, signed by over 75 per cent of tho property-owners in a Williams-avenue Im provement and remonstrating against the letting of a contract to tho Warren broth ers for blthullthic pavement and request lug open bidding. This was. accompanied with much discussion. Mr. Zimmerman argued that the city had been Imposed on by property-owners until he was ready to put a stop to it, and he wished the matter referred to the street committee. Blthullthic Question Up. It developed that property-owners be fore had petitioned for nothing but a bl thullthic pavement, and now wished the Improvement made open, so that they might obtain competitive bidding for as phalt. Mr. Sharkey said: "There is a 'nigger' in the woodpile, gentlemen. A concern known as tlte Bar ber Asphalt Company is here trying to get the business away from the Warren brothers, but If you want to see how good an asphalt pavement is. walk down Third treeU where some of it was laid for us ten years ago by the Barber Asphalt Company." The matter was referred to the street committee as first moved. A number of petitions for street im provements, remonstrances and reports were referred to the various committees, and the meeting adjourned at 4:45 o'clock. PECULIARITIES OF HIS BEAT. Policeman Seymour Patrols Street With Same Name as His Own. Patrolman Seymour is a very unassum ing policeman, but he is proud of his record as an officer and thinks he has a fine beat. Not infrequently he Jokes one about the peculiar features of the terri tory he patrols, which lies in South Port land. His hours of duty are from 5 In the afternoon to 1:15 In the morning. "My number Is 17," said Patrolman Sey mour, "and the first box from which I report is 17. When I first went on the beat J. P. Fones relieved me. but now his on. L. C. Fones, takes charge when I report off duly. "The longest street on my beat is named Seymour, and the shortest has the name name as my oldest daughter. There is a firealarm box on my territory, the number of which exactly corresponds with my age." Patrolman Murphy, now eligible for ap pointment to the rank of Acting-Sergeant, also has honors. Years ago he was councilman in East Portland, and took active part in all matters pertaining to the upbuilding of that place, then a mu nicipality under separate limits. Little did Councilman Murphy think, or did his constituents, that in later years he would become a policeman, and not only have control of one ward but rule for eight hours the largest portion of the East Side. DEATH OF E. M. ARTHUR. Former Portlander Drops Dead of Heart Disease in Seattle. E. M. Arthur, for many years a resi dent of Portland, fell dead of heart dis ease In Seattle. Tuesday. He left Port land two months ago and was to have been connected with the cordage works now being built in Seattle by the Port land Cordage Company. He was unmar ried. He came to Portland originally from acw iorlc and was employed in Ladd & Tilton's Bank as receiving teller until a few years ago, when he bought a fruit ranch near Newberg and spent several years there. About a year ago he went into the employ of the Portland Cordage Company and was sent by that firm to Seattle. He was about 57 years old. He has a sister, Mrs. George Bailey, living in Oakland, and a brother in San Jose whose given name is not known. Chamberlain's Cough Iteraedy Acts on Na ture's Flan. The most successful medicines are those that aid Nature. Chamberlain's Cough Kemeay acts on in is piaa. lane it wnen you have a cold and it will allay the cousn. relieve tne tunes, aid exDectorauon. open the secretions and aid Nature In re storing tne system to a hcaitny condition. It is famous for its cures over a large part or tne civilised world. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. It counteracts any tendency of a cold to xesult In pneumonia. For sale by all drugguis. GIFT TO THE CITY Portrait of Mayor Presented by Frederick Fisher. ACCEPTED BY THE COUNCIL Mr. H. W. Scott Makes the Presenta tion Speech, in Which Tribute Is Paid Distinguished Services of Portland's Executive. The City of Portland was yesterday presented with an oil portrait of Mayor niOTOGHAm OF THE FliJIIElt George H. Williams by a Portland artist. Frederick Fishor. The presentation was made z. special feature of the Council meeting. Mr. H. W. Scott was present in response to the request of the Judici ary committee of the Council that he act as spokesman. The courtesy of the floor was extended to Mr. Scott, who said: Mr. Scott's Remarks. Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen of the Common Council: I have been requested to appear here today on this special occasion and make a presentation of" a portrait of the Mayor of the City of Portland, our Honor able Mayor, who Is here before us, to the city. With your permission I will make a few remarks. George H. Williams has been a leader of thought and a leader of action amen? us more than 50 years. He has borne high honors because he has earned them. He has stood among the great men of the Na tion, with acknowledged greatness among them. As Judge, as Senator, as Attorney General of the United States, his name has been conspicuous and has honored Oregon. As Mayor of Portland he has shown the same Inflexible Integrity that had charac terired the whole of his previous career. As an orator these 40 years, he has had no equal among us. As a man, a neighbor, a genial and generous citizen, he has had the respect of alL Tou will find his Judicial opinions in the very first volumes of the Oregon Reports, and they stand after the lapse of 50 years as law today. His leadership of the Sen ate was acknowledged while he was a mem ber of it. His opinions as Attorney-General have honorable place in the aeries of vol umes that contain these reports, from the early time till now. During long years he preferred the retirement of private life, and became Mayor of Portland only through the persuasion of a large body of his fellow cltlzcns, who entreated him to accept the position. Portland, under his administra tion, has made progress in all ways. It Is an orderly city. No man has done more to give It the Improved metropolitan ap pearance and character It possesses today. The personal and private life, of our friend has been as stainless as his public life has been distinguished. Few men have been subjected to more numerous, more bitter, more groundless at tacks tributes always to superior abilities but they never have ruffled the amiabil ity of his nature, nor has he needed to turn aside to answer them. One of the men whose Uvea Illumine the history of Oregon is George H. Williams. Immortality in history is denied to all ex cept a few; but the name of George IL Williams Is so Identified with the history of Oregon that it cannot grow dim. It is something it Is a great thng to have one's name so identified with the beginnings of the history of a state. This portrait of Mayor Williams is pre sented to the City of Portland. The artist. Mr. Fisher, Is a young man who has grown up among us. It Is an ex cellent picture. The execution honors the subject and does credit to the artist. This portrait is to remain in this hall as long, we may well believe, as this building shall endure. The portrait will be at once an ornament to this chamber and a valued pos session of this city. Asked to present it to the city I gladly execute the commission with benlsons on the head of him who. during so many years, has added character, dignity and fame to the name of Oregon. Councilman Zimmerman Accepts. Mr. Scott was applauded by the Council members and spectators as he concluded his speech. Councilman Zimmerman in acknowledging the acceptance of the por trait said: Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen of the Council and Citizens Present: As president of this Council It devolves upon me to say some thing in behalf of the city. This portrait which I am about to accept and which will bans on the walls of this Council Chamber from generation to generation Is of a man. who all who come in contact with him every day like the members of this Council and officials of the city government and citizens wlv call upon him. have learned to love and respect. The picture is a good likeness and does much to show the artistic appreciation of the young artist who pre sents 1L Mayor Williams Response. Mayor Williams then arose, saying: Gentlemen: I presume I am expected to say something on this occasion. I need not say that 1 feel highly flattered and honored by what has been said and done here today. I hardly believe I am entitled to the high compliments naid to me by Mr. Scott In his remarks presenting my portrait to the Council. I do not think I have done any more for the city since I became Mayor than I ought to have done or more than my duty required me to do. I hare tried to the best of my ability to improve the condi tions of the city preparatory to the Lewis and Clark Fair and to give the city a clean and honest administration of lts affars. and so far as I know the officials associated with me In the city government have been actu ated by similar motives. I do not know by whose procurement my portrait presented bere has been painted, but whoever they are. they will understand , tfcxt 1 greatly cpprcclate their friendly and renercrai act. So far as I am able to Judge the portrait la aa excellent likeness and highly creditable to the skill of Sir. Fisher, the artist. I bellere the younr man has entered upon a successful career as a portrait painter. I hope those who come Into the chamber after I am zone and e this portrait hanging upon Its walls will look kindly upon Its plain features forgetful of my many weaknesses and faults and mindful only of those qualities' which hare won for me a multitude of good friends. Mr thanks are due to Mr. Scott for his pleasing address, to those friends who pro cured this portrait, to the -young gentleman who has painted It and to the Council for the graceful manner la which it has been received. Greeted With Applause. Mayor Williams' Impromptu remarks were greeted with a burst of applause from all assembled, and It was some time before order was restored to the Council chamber and regular business taken up. Frederick Fisher, who recently returned from Europe, where he has resided for some years past, conceived the Idea of presenting the portrait of Mayor Williams to the city. Judge Williams consented to sit, and for seven weeks Mr. Fisher and Mayor Williams have kept dally engage ments. Mr. Fisher Intends to make Port land his home, If possible, and as he has contracted to paint several portraits. It rORTRAIT OF 31 ATOR WILLIAMS. Is assured that he- will be here during 1305 at least. How. to Get Good Judges In Alaska. WASHINGTON. Jan. IS. President Roosevelt today had a general talk on Alaskan affairs with Governor Brady, of that territory, and H. D. Reynolds, presi dent of a development company of Val dcr. Some consideration was given to Alaskan Federal appointments. In con nection with the selection of Judges. .Governor Brady expressed the opinion that the only way to secure Judges who would be above suspicion was to pay a sufficiently large salary to get men of character and ability. Discount During which you will find the Discount Tags of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 33 Per Cent attached to Odds and Ends throughout our store. You will find more Furniture Bargains in this Store this week than ever before offered in any furniture house in the city. Don't overlook our Carpet and Curtain Department m u 30 Days' Trial Free Then $1.00 a Week We Sell These Ranges at SI a Week Give You a Free Trial of Thirty Days Ranges Delivered and Set Up in Your Home the Same Day Ordered "THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY" QUELLED WITH GUN Chinese Gamblers Turn Their. Captor. on EXCITING RAID BY SHERIFF Crowd of Mongolians Turn oh Deputy Sheriff Morden in Sheriff's Ab i sence, but Loaded Revolver Puts Quietus on Them. Thirty-five Chinese In a gambling-house at S7 Second street, between Oak and Pine, made an attack on Chief Deputy Sheriff Morden yesterday afternoon, and the officer only saved himself from seri ous injury by holding them at- bay at the point of a revolver. Mr. Morden. when the Celestials made a rush towards him In a threatening manner, warned them to desist at the peril of their lives, and they then refrained from further hostile 'demonstrations. The assault oc curred during a raid which was made at 2:30 o'clock and was a most exciting one, attracting much attention. It resulted in the apprehension of S Mongolians, who were afterwards released by Justice Reed on ball of 450 each, furnished by Charlie Young. The game was conducted In an upstairs room. Sheriff Word and Chief Deputy Sheriff Morden, notwithstanding that an alarm was sounded upon their approach, succeded in getting Into the place and effecting the capture of all the inmates. The Celestials were playing a domino game for money. All of them were placed under arrest and Sheriff Word, consider ing that he was unable to handle so many prisoners, went to a nearby telephone to call for more help from his office. He had no sooner left the room than the Chinese attacked Morden. who backed Into a corner and. drawing his revolver, held the men off until the Sheriff re turned, when order was restored. Wanted Officers Arrested. The proprietors of the establishment, meanwhile, had rushed to the Police Sta tion to complain that robbers were in the house, and Officer Goltz and Detective Hartman responded to the call. The Chi nese Insisted that the invaders be taken Into custody and could not understand until Hartman explained the situation to them why it was not done. The reserve squad which Sheriff Word had telephoned for finally arrived upon the scene and the prisoners were handcuffed in pairs and marched through tho streets to the County Jail, followed by a large crowd of men and boys. The parapher nalia found in the place was seized, also the money In possession of the dealer, and will be held as evidence. EECEPTI0H TO BISHOP MOORE Pleasant Event on East .Side Attended by Many Noted Ministers. Ministers representing the Methodist Episcopal Conferences of Oregon. Wash ington. Idaho and Montana gathered last night In the Patton Church, on Michigan avenue. Upper Alblna. under the auspices of the- Men's Methodist Social Union of Portland, to honor Bishop David Hasting Moore, tho resident bishop, and Bishop J. M. Thoburn. of India. Ladles assisted by tho members of Patton Church had decorated the lecture room, recently com pleted, and the auditorium, which was used as the banquet hall. Between 6 and 7 o'clock a general reception was held In the lecture room, while the honored guests were arriving. Dr. Osmond Royal, THIRD WEEK OF OUR ANNUAL Combustion of fuel is possible only ina perfectly constructed stove. Every portion of the fuel that is combusti ble is burned in JEWEL stoves and ranges and every particle of the heat is utilized. The scien imgeststovemithe POWERS assisted by Secretary Dr. Theodore Fess ler, J. D. Lee, Samuel Conell. J. K. GUI. J. W. Bell, B. Leo Paget and others of the Union welcomed the guests to the church. The banquet was prepared by the Ladles Aid Society of Patton Church on tables decorated with richly-colored carnations. On the elevated(platform. sur rounded' by the guests of honor. Presi dent Royal presided as toastmaster and master of ceremonies. Assembled around the tables, with the members of the union and wives, were the following invited guests: Bishop David Moore, resident bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Bishop J. M. Thoburn. of India: T. &. Llppy. of Seattle First Churcn: Rev. Fletcher L. Wharton, D. D.t pastor First Methodist Episcopal Church of Seattle: Rev. Jo seph E. Williams, president of University of Puget Sound: Rev. J. H. Coleman, president Willamette University, Salem: Rev. S. H. Pearson. Centralla: Rev. H. H. Mower, of Nampa. Idaho: Rev. Albert Atwood. D. D., historian of the Metho dist Church, of Puget Sound: Rev. W. H. Fry, of Jefferson-Street Methodist Epis copal Church, of Spokane: Rev. F. A. Rlggen. of Montana: Rev. A. B. Chapln; Rev. W. C. Evans. Hood River; Rev. J. J. Reed, of Walla Walla; Rev. J. D. GI1 lan. D. D.. of the Idaho conference: Rev. J. B. .Joslyn. Washington; Rev. George A. Louden: Rev. C. E. Todd; L. E. Rock well. D. D.; W. B. HolUngshead; Rev. T. B. Ford, Rev. D. A. Watters. Rev. j I sssssssssssssflisBlsBw 4jissfliils " Bishop David Moore. 1 i t D. T. Summervillc. Rev. M. C. Wire, Rev. R. P. Smith. Rev. John Sarginson, Rev. D. L. Rader, Rev. H. L. Belghtol. Rev. D. C Sanderson. Rev. N. N. Rounds, Rev. C. C. Harmon, Rev. C. D. King. Rev W. H. Heppe. Rev. F. L. Young. Rev. F. Burgettc Short. Rev. II. Oberg, Rev. Mr. Mowre, of the Methodist Epis copal Church South. After singing "Onward Christian Sol diers" and a prayer by Rev. Asa Slccth. pastor of Patton Church, the banquet pro cedded. the young women of the church serving. At about D o'clock the flow of oratory began, which continued until a late hour, and it was a feast to nil, as the speakers were the ablest men In tho Methodist Church In the Northwest. Rev. Fletcher L. Wharton. D. D.. of Seatle, delivered an eloquent address on "Methodism and the Common People." President J. L. Williams, of the Uni versity of Puget Sound, brought the greet ings of that institution to Oregon. He spoke on the topic. "Methodism and Edu cation In the Northwest." President J. H. Coleman, of the Willamette University, responded to the same toast in a most pleasing manner. J. D. Glllilan. D. D., of Idaho, brought the greetings of that conference, and spoke of the progress and possibilities of the Northwest. Dr. Rader, of the Pacific Coast Advocate, spoke briefly. A. F. Flegel spoke of the de voted character of "The Women of North- tifically constructed oval fire pot r lag age possessed only by JEWEL, stoves and ranges. It entirely prevents the formation of "dead corners" and insures an even, clean, perfect-burning fire. JEWEL stoves and ranges have every improvement "essential to perfect cooking or heating every feature that can add to their convenience, cleanliness and economy. They are made in a multitude of styles and sizes for every possible stove re quirement and for burning all kinds of fuel. Ask for JEWEL stoves and ranges you'll know them by the trade-mark. W0MEN'SNi8LECT SUFFER1M6THE SURE PENALTY Eealth Thus Lost Is Restored by Lydi . Pinkhaxa's Vegetabls Compowad. How many women do you know -who are perfectly -well and strong-? We hear every day the same story oTer asd over again. "I do not feel well; I fJ so tired all the time!" More than likely yon speak the same words yourself, and no doubt you feel far from well. Thecause maybe easily traced to some derangement of the fe male organs which manifests itself in depression of spirits, reluctance to go anywhere or do anything, backache, bearing-down pains, flatulency, nerv ousness, sleeplessness, leucorrhcea. These symptoms are but warnings that there is danger ahead, and unless heeded a life of suffering or a serious operation is the inevitable result. The never-failingremedyfor all these symptoms is Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound. Miss Kate McDonald, of "Woodbridge, N. J., writes : Dear Mrs. Pink ham : " I think that a woman naturally dislikes to make her troubles known to the public, but restored health has meant so much to mo that I cannot help from telling mine for the sake of other suffering women. " For a long tune I suffered untold agony with a uterine trouble and irregularities, which made me a physical wreck, and no one thought I would recover, but Lydia E. Pink ham's Vegetabla Compound has entirely cured me, and made me well and strong, and I feel it my duty to tell other suffering women what a splendid medicine it is." If yon are ill, don't hesitate to get & bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's vegeta ble Compound at once, and write to Mrs Pinkham.Lynn. Mass., for special advice it is free and always helpful. west -ethodisra." Bishop J. M. Tho burn spoke on "The Outlook." predict ing that within ten years 50.000.000 of peo ple will live In the Northwest. Short talks were made by Rev. F. A. Rlggen and others. Bishop Moore closed with an address on the topic, "Now Let Us Hear the Conclusion of the Whole Matter." Bishop Moore received a wel come to the Northwest that touched him deeply, and he thanked his brethren for their expressions of loyalty to the church they represented. Following came the "Faith of Our Fathers" and benediction. Lacross Club Planned. The annual meeting of the Portland La crosse Club will be held Wednesday eve ning at 21S Alder street, when organiza tion will be effected for the ensuing sea son. A strong playing eleven is looked for. as many of those who wore the club colors last year have signified their in tention of doing so again, among them being Mike McCance. "Sammy" Hague, Jennings, the two Stewarts. Dr. Braden. Lawrence, the McDonalds and others. All Interested are asked to attend. Days' Trial Free Then $1.00 a Week is an advant- CORNER FIRST AND TAYLOR STREETS Sale 4