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. THE )MORyiKG OBEGOKIAffi TUlgSDAY UA.Y. 23, 1905: J LI F! Y IS LOCKED U Unable to Agree, in Trial of Rumelin Case. MISTRIAL IS INDICATED Several Witnesses Appear for State at Last Day of Trial, and Rume lin Gives Tcstlmdny In His Own Behalf. At 10 o'clock last night, alter deliberat-ing-for six hours, the jury in the Rume lin bribery case announced that It could not agree and was locked up for the night. This presages a disagreement which cannot he satisfactorily adjusted on the basis of either acquittal or conviction, and there seems but little oubt that the famous case will end In a mistrial. When boiled down, the action of tho State vs. Charles E. Rumelin resolves itself into a question of credibility be tween the Councilman and William C. Elliott, also under indictment for al leged abuse ot his authority as City En gineer. Elliott is the prosecuting witness, and he avers that Rumelin offered him a large sum of money to Teport adversely on a certain bjd for the construction of tho Front-street bridge over Marquam Gulch. Rumelin enters a general denial of the charge, and for several days last past the merits of the controversy have been de bated in Judge Sear's court. The witnesses who tstifled yesterday morning were Captain Charles Wanzer. present City Engineer, and Sidney Smyth, a contractor, who gave testimony con cerning the cost of the Front-street bridge; Whitney I Boise, of the Execu tive Board, who appeared to say that Mr. Rumelin had never offered him a bribe, and W. S. Lotan, a bank clerk, whose testimony concerned a certificate of de posit which has figured in the case in connectfon with the bid of the Pacific Construction Company, known as the Maney bid. Jtuincllu a Witness. Following these came Charles E. Rume lin, tho defendant, who told a story denying all connection with bribery In general and this particular instance of corruption. The testimony of these witnesses occu pied much of the morning scaMon, and after they had spoken the arguments were opened by Deputy District Attorney Bert E. Haney for the state, and James Gleason for the defense. In the afternoon C. E. S. Wood for the defense and District Attorney John Man ning for the prosecution addressed the Jury at some length, and after a compre hensive charge by the court, the case was given Into the jury's hands at 4 o'clock. During the progress of the trial the state has sought to prove that there was crookedness In connection with the with drawal of the bid made by the Pacific Construction Company. of Everett, Wash., for the building of the Front street bridge. This bid was made through Its agent, Maney, and in some unexplained manner he was induced to withdraw it in favor of a San Francisco construction company, which agreed to do the work for $5000 more than the Washington con cern. The Alleged Attempt to Bribe. It is alleged that Maney indicated that he would rather withdraw and let his competitors have the contract than build the bridge at a loss, and in this connec tion it is charged .that Rumelin arranged to distribute the $5000 difference between the two bids where it would do the most good. The testimony goes to show that the bid of maney was withdrawn and the $5000 returned to Maney or his representa tives, and In connection with this detail the integrity of the Executive Board and .Mr. Rumelin is attacked. It appears that the City & Suburban Railway Company was interested In seeing Maney Tetired rrqm the bidding, and In this the state asserts a motive for Rumelin's alleged action in offering to bribe William C. El liott. Both Elliott and his deputy. George Scoggin. testified that Rumelin was active In trying to have the Maney bid withdrawn and assert that he visited Elliott's office at numerous times on the morning of June 25 last, when the alleged bribery is supposed to have occurred. Elliott testified that at last Rumelin found the two of them and proposed that they walk down Fifth street for a little talk- At Morrison and Fifth streets he avers that Rumelin told them there was 55000 In it If Maney could be eliminated and that the Engineer's office would get a share of the money. The defense urges In opposition to these charges that they are wholly false and prompted by animosity. ASKS DRINKING FOUNTAINS Federation Petitions Council to Pro vide Them for Visitors. " The Portland Federation, of Women's Clubs, at its last meeting, took action rel ative to providing drinking fountains, or hydrants, on Washington and Morrison streets, and also near the entrance to the Lewis and Clark Fair. There will be many thousands of people, men, women and children, on the streets of Portland -while the Fair is in progress, and the Federation considers that some provisions should be made so they can find places where they can get a drink of water. In order to bring the matter to the attention of tho Council, the following resolution was passed, and was yesterday forwarded to tho. Mayor by the corresponding sec retary: To the Mayor and Honorable Common Coun-cll-Ontlemcn: At the regular meeting ot the Portland Federation of Women's Clubs, held t the home ot Mrs. L. Samuel. Thurs day. May IS, the following: resolution was pa sped: "Resolved. That the City Federation, through Itn president, request the City Council to erect a number of drinking" hydrants on Mor Hson tmd Washington utreete; also near the entrance to the Lewis and Clark Fair." The Federation represents that -these drink ins fountains are very necessary, especially for the children, in view of the coming large attendance at the Fair, and may be provided at small expense. ST. JOHNS J0TES BONDS large Majority for the Proposition on the Ballot. At the special election held in St. Johns yesterday the present city administration was authorised to Issue 510,000 in munici pal bonds for public utilities, by a vote of 213 for to S3 against. In the adxisory vote on the question of licensing saloons in St. Johns the vote was 147 against licensing to 101 In favor. On the question of prohibiting stock from running at large the vote was 142 in favor of prohibiting to 101 against in terfering with them. The bonds to be issued under the vote yesterday fellow: Grounds and city hall, 7272; fire ap paratus, X17M; public dock, $00; .borrowed money of A. I. Miser, $438. In tho ballot used all four propositions were lumped to gether, so that the voter cast his vote for or against the whole SlQ'.idi. The amount of bonds to be Issued -was not stated on the ballot It reads, "If you favor the issuing of bonds for public buildings, a public dock, fire appartus and paying public Indebtedness, as more spe cially stated in the published call," etc It had been understood that the four propositions -would be voted for separate ly, but this plan was changed and all four were voted together. Mayor W. H. King did not hesitate to express his satisfaction that the bonds had carried by such an overwhelming majority. He said that steps would bo taken at once to float the bonds. They are to run ten years and bear not less than 6 per cent Interest. It is thought that they may be sold for a lower rate of interest than C per cent. TO SUCCEED W0RTH1N6TQN E. E. Buckingham, of Salt Lake, May Be the Man. From the rumors now current. It is pos sible that E. E. Buckingham, general manager of the Oregon Short Line at Salt Lake City, will be the man selected to fill the place to be left -vacant by Gen eral Manager Worthington after the first of June. It was thought for some time after E. E. Calvin was transferred to San Fran cisco that Mr. Buckingham would be sent to Portland, but the appointment was not made. Mr. Buckingham, before being sent to Salt lake City, was superintend ent of the transportation department of the Union Pacific at Omaha, He was sent to Salt Lake to the general managership of tho Short Line when Mr. Calvin was sent from that place to Portland. The fact that the Salt Lake general manager has been called to New York just at this time to consult with E. H. Harriman gives color to the former rumor that he Is to be sent to Portland. Mr. Buckingham is a man who has had many years of experience In various railroad departments, and would come to Portland well equipped with Western experience for the place here. Nothing more has been learned as to the future movements of Mr. Worthington. No statement can be secured as to what position he will take after June 1. but the Western Pacific rumor Is still the dom inant one. It is not thought that any announcement will be made either by him or by Mr. Harriman as to his successor much before the time for the change. EFFECT OF THE NEW RATES It Will Be Beneficial to Portland, Seattle and Tacoma. The new schedule of freight rates re cently adopted by the different railroads operating in the Northwest as the result of the agitation raised by the North Pa cific Coast Jobbers' and Manufacturers' Association, have been issued and are now in the hands of the shippers of the in terested sections. The new schedule will become effective on June 1, and will be of great advantage to the shippers of Portland, Tacoma and Seattle, though the good results from the recent meeting will not be as great as was at first hoped. The changes made will affect the trade of the Northwest to a certain degree, as it will cheapen the cost of distribution ,from Portland, Seattle and Tacoma on a good many things shipped from these points to the Interior. The new rates. It Is thought, will not be the last changes made, for the railroads are now at work equalizing their tariffs In many things, partly on account of the Increase of powers which will, in all prob ability, be given to the Interstate Com merce Commission, and also the unknown action of the Washington Railroad Com mission. The commodity tariff list has been much shortened, and the articles taken from the list have been put In among the classified articles, .many of them at a slight advance, owing to their classification. On the whole, however, tho new schedule is much better for the Coast shippers than the one now In effect, and they express satisfaction at the change about to be made. ADDITION TO SCH00LH0USE St. Johns Taxpayers Will Consider Ways and Means Tomorrow. Directors of the St. Johns district have called a special meeting of the taxpayers at the schoolhouse for tomorrow evening to consider . the question of ways and means for the erection of an addition to the present building. With the six rooms in the main building and the two outside rooms, the school now occupies eight rooms. By some it is urged that a 12-room schoolhouse is needed, and will only meet the needs of the district for two years. There is now an attendance of more than 300 pupils, an Increase of 100 per cent In two years. In two years a two-room addition to the main building has been built, besides this year the directors found It necessary to erect two rooms on the school grounds in order to house the over flow from the main building. Police and Fire Parade. Great preparation is being made for the parade ot the Police and Fire Depart ments, which will take place next Satur day unless it rains, it is to be the first annual event, and both forces are to be inspected by Mayor Williams. In front ot the City Hall, after, the march. The pa rade will form at 11 A. M., the Police Department forming at Sixth and Salmon and the Fire Department at the same place, to the left of the mounted police men. The line of march follows: North on Sixth street to Burnsldc. east on Burnsldc to Fourth, south on Fourth to Jefferson, east on Jefferson to Third, north on Third to Taylor, west on Taylor to Fourth, south on Fourth to City Hall. The police will form In line for Inspection by the Mayor. After the inspection the police will march west on Jefferson to Sixth, north on Sixth to Stark, east on Stark to Third, north on Third to Oak, east on Oak to police headquarters, where they will be dismissed. The Fire Depart ment will then form in line in front of the City Hall for inspection by the Mayor. St. Vincent's, Not Samaritan. St. Vincent's Hospital will care for sick girls sent by the Travelers' Aid Society, and not Samaritan Hospital, as previously stated. SALEJ0DAY. Graduating materials, in soft wool fab rics, India silks, organdies. India linons and wash materials. McAUen & McDon nell. The store noted for best goods at lowest prices. LIST YOUR ROOMS. Before listing, see McAUen & McDon nell for curtains, sheets, pillowcases, pil lows, bed coverings and draperies. CARD OF THANKS. The husband and brothers and sisters of Mrs. Hilda Erickson extend their plncero thanks to Linnea Society and all friends for the courtesy shown them In the loss of & beloved friend. Those who wish to practice economy should buy Carter's Little Liver Pills. Forty pills In a vial; only one pill a dose. -Harris Trunk Co. for trunks and bags. The Meier 2t Frank Store 3000 Umbrellas, in All Grades, at Very Special Prices Men's and women's Umbrellas at saving pries today and tomorrow 3000 df them in all grades and best style ban diesDays like yesterday emphasize the necessity of al ways bavins a good Umbrella or two in Oregon $2.00 Umbrellas $1.29 Special lot of 200 Women 's Umbrel- las, Union Taffeta covering, 26-.-flHht, inch size: made with strong Para gon frame, sterling silver, pearl and natural wood handles, in grefat variety, the best $2.00 F 0iriSnLB values, on sale ior, ea.. r AY omen's Gloria bilK umbrellas, Taffeta Silk nase. Paraxon frame. RfJf """"" ""'V " 7&J J on sale for t I O ( I $ R en'8 Umbrellas, good covering, f U Parflffnti frntno Rtffl r-nrT hio linf 0" - 3 O of desirable handles, at ea..83 Men's Umbrellas with Mercerized Twill covering, steel rod, Para gon frame; a good $1.50 Umbrella, on sale for fij today and tomorrow at . , p I V J Men's Umbrellas with Gloria Silk covering and fl l Paragon frame; great special value at r Men's $2.00 Umbrellas, Twilled Gloria Silk covering, fLQ big variety of handles, each Men s $2.50 Gloria Silk-covered Umbrellas, each $2.19 J -Vi tl AUk V7 Lewis and Clark Souvenir Flags 1000 unmounted Silk "Lewis and Clark" Flags, handsome sou venir to send to your friends Size 8x12 inches, 20c value, for, each. . . . . . . .14 Size 12x18 inches, 35c value, for, each 27p Size 24x36 inches, $1.25 value, for, each 99 Official Lewis and Clark Flags, in wool, all sizes U. S. Flags; Flags of all nations in wool, silk or muslin; all sizes; very lowest prices. $3 Corsets for $1.97 Pair Special lot of Women's White Corsets, bias, straight-front and hose-supporters side and front; long, tapering waist; Corsets of the best model; all sizes; regular q Qp $2.75 and $3.00 values, for, pair. . V $1.50 Skirts for 98c Each 50 dozen White Petticoats, trimmed in embroid ery edging, insertion and tucks; separate dust ruffles; big variety to select from; regular $1.2o and $1.50 vaLues, on QO ! sale for SrOC Sole Portland agents for La Grccque Corsets. Accordion Pleated Skirts $7.50 Ea. 160 of the popular "Dixie" accordion-plaited Walking Skirts, made of black, navy, brown, red, tan arid white Cashmere; full accordion plaiting, deep shirred yoke, well made throughout; the best Skirt value we have offered this season; careful investigation will prove them far superior in every way to any similar style Skirts being offered around town. Mail orders will be filled. ?5c Embroideries 39c Yard 2000 yards of Swiss and Nainsook Embroideries, 5 to 10 inches wide; daintiest designs; big variety; values up to 1Q 75c a yard, on sale for, yard OZfC Valenciennes Laces and Insertions, to 1 inches wide; best patterns; values up to 80c dozen yards; your choice AjQfs during this sale at, dozen yards HtZrC Ddtted and Figured Nets Low Priced 45-inch dotted and figured Nets in white, cream and ecru; beau tiful styles in great variety; wonderful values at 75c values for 49c yard 85c values for 59c yard $ 1 .50 vals. for $ 1.12 yard $2.50 vals. for $1.79 yard Women's $ 5 Shoes $ 3.65 Pr. Women's patent leather and vici kid Shoes, French heel, turn soles, Shoes of the high est grade in all sizes; regu lar $5.00 values, f? on sale at. pair. . . 03J Women's vici kid Lace Shoes, French and Cuban heel, welt soles, all sizes, fct best $5 values, pr. Women's Oxfords $2.35 Broken lines of Women's Low Shoes in patent leather and vici kid, French heels, $3.00, $3.50 and $4 val- c ues, at, pair p&iJJ 400 pairs of Children's fancy Shoes, many styles and colors; sizes 2 to 8, lace and button; regular $1.25 and $1.50 values, on sale at the very low price of, pair -JC 480 pairs of Children's Shoes, in kid, patent and box calf, sizes Ss to 11, $1.50 and $2 values, for, pair. . . V & 400 pairs of Misses' Shoes, kid and box calf, regular m $2.00 and $2.50 values, in all sizes at. pair V Notions and Small Wares Sale Fancy frilled-edge Garter i i Elastic for, yard C Flat Darners, each 7c Laundry Wax, 3 pieces ..5c Hook-on Silk Elastic Hose . 0 Supporters for, pair l,fC Roberts' soI'J-eyc'J Needles, book, sale price IVC 85c Combination Needle Book for, sale price OOC S5c Accordion Plalters, each.... 58c Gibson Adjustable Shields. Nos, 2, 2. 4r pair 58c, 68c, 7ec Double-covered Silk Shields. Nor. 2 and 4, pair 18c and 31c Pearl-bead Shawl Pins 3c Asbestos Iron Holders, each.... 3c 60-ln Tape Measures, each 3c Globe Pin Books, each 2c Black and -white Toilet Belt j Pins, great value .....SC Good, strong- -Pins, sheet 3c Tracing: "Wheels, each 3c Card assorted Safety Pins 3c Package assorted Wire Hair- pins, great value .5C Cube Toilet Pins, all colors.... ...5c 5c package- Needles, each 2c No. 4 Stockinet Shields, pair 8c Principal Portland As ts for BattarSck Patterns and PnBcatibfts m The Meier Frank Store Portland's Largest and Best Store Custom Shade and Drapery Work Onr SpecialtyBest Materials Used Lowest Prices Headquarters for the official Lewis &. Clark Flags in Silk or Wool, All Sizes Third Floor In Portland's Leading Cloak Store The baying advantages offered ore so many that no woman does justice to herself if she purchases elsewhere before at least looking here We present the greatest stocks, the leading styles, and the best values for your choosing This is, in every sense of the word, Portland's leading cloak and suit house. These special values are worth investigating: $46.00 Tailored Suits $34.25 Our hignest grade Tailored Suits for Women are on sale at an exception ally low price. Serges, Panama Cloths, Voiles, Shepherd "Worsteds and Broadcloths, in blouse, Eton and jacket styles, flounce or plaited skirts, in navy, red, green, brown, tan, black and checks ; beautifully made and trimmed; fancy and plain tailored creations; this seas on richest Suits; regular $44 and $46 values for p3cT&3 Handsome Silk Waists $3.98 Each Three great odd lots of "Women's Silk "Waists, Taffetas and Crepe de Chines in fancy and tailor-made effects, light and dark colorings, plaids, plain colors, blacks, lace and tucks trimming; "Waists for street, dress and evening wear; values up to $11.00, on sale for the P l OA low price of ". . V 5 iJO $ 1 0.00 Silk Petticoats $6.45 Each 100 beautiful Silk Petticoats in all the leading colors, blacks and plaids; made with deep plaiting, ruffles and tucked effects, well made, of su perior quality Taffeta Silk; regular $10.00 values, c J l on sale for, each pOHr 35c and 45c Ribbons at 21c a Yard ?he greatest ribbon value of the year Thousands of 21c yards of all pure silk ribbons in taffetas, mousselines, and fancy silk-warp Dresdens Ribbons for belts, girdles, neck wear and millinery purposes Black, white and an immense variety of colors and styles Ribbons that would be cheap at 35c, 40c and 45c a yard Your choice of the entire lot at the special low price of, yard 400 pieces of all-purq-silk Taffeta and Satin Taffeta Ribbons, 3 and 4 inches wide, 25 colors; the grade that sells for A 25c yard you can buy today for,yd.: 1 000 Belts 9c Each 1000 "Women's Belts, many styles, shirred Silk, Velvet Belts, "Washable Belts, White rique 5elts, liilt ana JNictel q buckles; values up to 35c; choice, ea. . -C Great Hosiery Sale $ 1 .00 Silks 79c Yard $ 1 .25 Silks 89c Yard Lot 11500 yards of fancy Silk Shirtwaist Suit Silks in a big assortment of styles ; stripes, fig ures and chicks, in all the best color combina tions; Silks we've sold thousands of yards of at $1.00 a yard; your choice at the extra- f?Qr ordinary low special price price of, yd. . -C 2500 yards plain colored Voiles, immense line of colors to select from, $1.25 quality 97 Lot 21500 yards of high-grade Shirtwaist Suit Silks, of fine quality; checks, figures and stripes in a great assortment; best colorings; worth up to $1.25 a yard; on sale qq for the low price of, yard OVC All-wool checked Voiles, very pretty, serviceable material for Summer dresses, waists, skirts, etc., large variety to select from; best $1.00 9 q values, at, yard "C We Are Headquarters for Carpets When we say headquarters we - mean that we have for your selec tion the largest stock in the city The best grades and styles and prices guaranteed the lowest No reasonable person could ask for more Wiltons, Velvets, Axmin sters, Brussels, Ingrains, all new est colorings and designs in im mense variety Linoleums and Mattings at the very lowest prices. Beds, Mattresses, Springs, Pillows, Comforters, Blankets, etc., at low prices. Particular attention is called to our showing of.inexpensive Rugs for rooming-houses. Third Floor. New 50c Wash Goods at 37c Yard 50c silk-finish Canton Crepe in plain colors, all leading shades; one of our prettiest sheer materials; best 50c value, O on sale at the low price of, yard C 40c fancy white Mercerized "Waistings, our complete line in Voiles, Madras, Oxfords, etc., on sale for a few days only at this low price, yard OVJC 40 styles of cotton Shirtwaist Suitings, Crash, Voiles, Bambo line, Norwegian weaves, etc. ; ail new, desirable ma-. q terials, great values at this price, yard 1 C Striped Madras Curtains $1,15 Pair Great special purchase of 500 pairs of cross-stripe Madras Cur tains; 9 styles to select from; all desirable colorings; size 40 in. wide, 3 yards long; Curtains worth $2.00 a pair r i t every day in the week; your choice, pair 5000 Brass Extension Rods, extend to 54 in., silver ends, q our best 15c values, for; ach T 36-in. figured Sateen and Momie Cloth, makes the best A covering for comforters, 20c value, yard C 36-in. Scotch Lappett, stripes and figures, wears and laun- Q ders better than Swiss, 12c value -C Carpets, Rugs, draftings, Linoleum, Beds, Bedding, Springs, Mattresses, Pillows, etc., at the lowest prices. Third Moor. Fireproof Burlap for Expositidn work; red and green in any quantity. "We are prepared to furnish estimates for and execute prompt ly any size contract for custom Drapery "Work. Our facilities are uneqaaled; materials and workmanship guaranteed. 3d Floor.. Picture Sale Great odd lot oC Framed Pictures; many subjects and sizes r regular values from 45c to 51.25 each; e choice, each Great odd lot of Framed Pictures in large sizes. 16x20 Inches; wonderful values at the very Iotv price of. .$1.30 Colored Medallions on "wood, size 7x9 inches: regular 15c values, on sale for this low price, each C Colored "Ballet" and "Mountain" Girls, mounted on red and green mounts, size 10x18 Inches; T great special values, each .l lC Picture Framing at the very lowest prices. Second floor. Cut Glass Specials Cut Glass Bowls, fancy cut, a no best $5.00 values f J.VO 54.50 Nappies, 8-inch, for $3.60 5-Inch handled Nappies, $2.50 . OQ values, on sale for 3i70 10-Inch Cut Glass Vases, Ln regular $7. JO values, for ....s J.Olf Beautiful Cut Glass Hose Ofi Bowls, large size, $9 value. -2.2o When in the basement, don't fall to see our immense line of Solid Silver Souvenir Spoons, in many styles and sizes. Salt and Pepper Shakers 13c Silverware Sale 4-piece silver-plated Tea Sets, n Qft regular $12.50 values y.Oy Silver-plated Candlesticks Ci for, only - ? t 4-plece silver-plate;! Coffee Set.0 -Q regular $12, values " Silver-plated Breadtrays ,...98e Rogers' 1847 Beef Forks 48c Gold Bowl Berry Spoons for. only.1.37 $5 Bohemian Glass Dishes, for.... $37 Fancy pattern Pie Servers, at y this low eale price ltr 1000 pairs of "Women's medium weight 1-and-l ribbed black cotton Hose, guaranteed fast color, sizes 8J to 11; best 35c vals. we ever offered, pr..23 "Women's plain black Lisle Hose, medium and gauze-weight, gar ter splicing and double soles; best 40c value, for, pair. . .26 800 pairs of Misses' black cotton Hose, made with linen knees, double sole and full fashioned feet, sizes 6 to 10 ; best m 25c values, at this price. . C Boys extra heavy ribbed black cotton Hose, double sole and knee, sizes 6 to 10; pair. ..15 "Women's, Misses' and Chil dren's fan Hosier the largest and best showing in the city; all the newest effects in all grades and sizes. Green Hosiery, light tan Hosiery. Kitchen Goods Mrs. Potts famous nickeled Sad flft Irons, set for "OC 1500 Window Screens, 24x42 in. oq at the low price of, each OC Bolman'a famous Cherry Seed- ers. for low price or, each DOC Best Wire iMeat Safes, large c - size, good value at, each....liO Porcelain Salt Boxes S4c Wooded Chopping Bowlsj ...14c, Double Mincing Knives............ lie Garden Trowels, each ........ i5..i. 3c 1-burner Oil Stoves. ........... V-..S2c Fruit Press, each. - ..7- .18c