10 THE MORNING- OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, NOTEIBER 11, 11KK. iTUCK SHOW ID EXPOSITION Enthusiastic Gathering Is Held at the Chamber of Commerce. SCOPE OF , THE PROJECT Jt Is Planned to Include All the Pa cific Coast States in an Annual . Exhibition of Industries' " ' and Livestock. .1" Tn response to a call issued by the Port land Chamber of Commerce, a body of the representative business men of the city met at the rooms of that organization yesterday - afternoon for the purpose of discussing: plans for the promoting of an annual exposition In tHls city. The proposed movement is on the same order as the former expositions of several j cars past, with theexcoption that it Is to be on a much larger scale and also that a feature of the new Idea is the holding- of a livestock exhibition In con nection with the industrial part of the enterprise The meeting was called to order with Tt R. Hoge, vice-president of the Cham ber of Commerce, In the chair. Secre tary Giltner read the memorandum. In troduced by Julius L. Meier, whlclclab oratclj covered the details of the scope of the proposed fair, whioh-seemed to meet with the approval of those present In every respect. Embraces the Pacific Coast. The proposition for the holding of an annuul exposition in this city has been .agitated for several years of late, or ever t-lnee j.he abandonment of the for mer shows that were local feature events each Fall, and which finally gave place to street fairs of recent years, and the success of the Lewis arid Clark Exposl- talned by stockrajs-Ing will always at tract Immense throngs of peoples who never fall to visit anfixhlbitIon of blood ed stock when the opportunity affords, which was borne out by the large crowds in daily attendance at the stock show held at the World's Fair. Stockraleers all over4 the Northwest have desired such an exhibition for many years, for it will bring them Into competition with the Eastern breeders who will gladly avail themselves of an opportunity to show In Portland, and this -will serve to create a greater effort on the part of the breed ers in this locality, as well as In Califor nia, to have exhibits of livestock that will te on a par with those of their Eastern "competitors. Will Aid Livestock Industry. The livestock industry in Oregon, as 'well as in other sections of the North west, while it flourishes to a certain ex tent, is not as extensive as it might be. and an annual exposition would serve to 31. J. Wisdom Favors the Project. Adolpbe "Wolfe Supports tlie Livestock Exhibition. tion has caused the business men to use this means to encourage an annual expo sition. The proposed exposition is to be In the nature of a great fair, which will em brace all the territory designated as the V Pacific Coast, having such states as Ore gon, Washington. Idaho, California and Nevada from which to secure exhibits. From this it will be readily seen that the affair has gigantic proportions and will necessitate a great deal of effort on the part of the promoters. Chicago and Kansas City are the centers of vast enterprises of this character each year, and It Is the intention of those, who have this proposition to make Portland the base of all exhibits on the Pacific Coast, for they argue that the many ex hibitors, both industrial and stockraising, will take advantage of such an opportu nity to display their wares as will be af forded by an exposition of the kind, now being fostared, and 'bring their entire ex hibits here from the many little county and state fairs that are held every year, and the chance to attend a large show in this district .would be gladly welcomed by them for the opportunity It will af ford In advertising as well as the benefits they would acquire in other lines. The Industrial part of the proposed ex position will be a great boon to the busi ness men of all the large manufacturing points in this district, for it will not only give them the much-desired chance to enliven thoie interested in this branch of Industry Into enlarging the scope of stockraising. On motion of J. N. Teal and seconded by Julius L. Melon the chair appointed a committee of seven to formulate plans for a permanent organization, as follows: J. L. Meier, W. M. Ladd. F. I. Fuller, A. H. Devers, J. C. Alnsworth, R. Scott and Paul Wcsslngcr. The secretary was Instructed to notify these gentlemen as soon as possible In order to have the movement on a permanent basis at the earliest opportunity. Those present were: Vice-President R. TL Hoge. presiding; secretary, E. C. Gilt ner; assistant secretary, M. Mosessohn; trustees. Hugh McGulre, Jay Smith, Ed ward Cooklngham and Julius L. Meier: besides. S. G. Reed, J. W. Bailey, C. J. Owen. J. N. Teal, Richard Scott, L. D. Cole. W. P. Olds, A. D. Charlton, G. M. "Brown, XL D. Wisdom, Walter Mack ay. I. K. Patterson. F. E. Beach. W. H, Moore, T. Withycombe, I. Lowcngart, Adolph Wolfe, Henry Hahn, W. , A. Laldlaw. OLD STYLE FENDER Oregon Water Power Gars Are Poorly Equipped. NO REGARD FOR SAFETY Had k Special Ordinance Passed BREACH OF PROMISE SOU MISS MAY PRESCHERN ACCUSES GEORGE W. BEVIS. Asks for Twenty-Five Thousand Dol lars for His Failure to Keep His "Word. .. After months of waiting and patient pleading, with her heart beating rap turously in expectation that Tier adored one would live up to his promise to mar ry her, ,Miss May Preschern, a pretty seamstress who earns hor living with her nimble fingers, has been jilted by George W. Bevis. a traveling man. But stilling her love for the man of her choice, who seems unwilling to have the nuptial knot tied, she consents to salve her wounded heart and cure Cupid's puncture on con sideration that $23,000 is allowed her for breach of promise. Burning billets-doux are said to be in the possession of Miss Preschern, in which are written words and sentences and paragraphs of undying devotion and everlasting ardor. If through her attor ney, Henry McGinn, who has tiled com plaint in the Circuit Court asking for judgment, the $23,000 asked for by Miss "Preschern Is not forthcoming, she Is will ing to show these epistles, written at the inspiration of the God of Love, to the court and to the Jury. Not only did her adored one. "Bevis, promise to share with her his name and fortune, but almost named the day on which the knot was to be tied. Many times since August 27, 1903, at which time Bevis told her there was an end to love, have the heavens darkened for Miss Preschern. Dispirited .and at a loss to find another who can fill the place occu pied by the dweller in the heart of Miss Preschern, she, as her complaint says, "remains sole and unmarried." She was willing and at all times has been willing. she says, to marry Bevis, but when, on August '27, he "called the engagement off." Nomesls routed Cupid and now the battle for the $25,000 is on. In her complaint, which is simple and to the point. Miss Preschern says that on January 1, 1901. she being sole and un married, at the request of Bevis did prom ise to marry him within a reasonable length of time; that she confided In his promise and remained single (she does not say here whether she had another chance or not); that she has been willing at all times to marry him. but on August 27, 1903", ho refused to abide "byhls promise to marry; and that although a reasonable time has elapsed since she on August 27 asked him to marry her, as promised, he has refused. Whether Bevis has -$23,000 or not Is a question. Who Is Bevis? Henry McGinn doe not know. The city directory does not tell. He is not a member of the Uni ted Commercial; Travelers Association nor of the Travelers" Protective Association. Sheriff Word was asked If he knew, but the Sheriff did not. The police don't know. Which Allows Corporation to Use Antiquated Cowcatcher Instead of-Modern Device. Regardless of the public safety, the Ore gon Water Power & Railway Company runs Its cars through Portland with fend ers worse than useless, by means of a city ordinance whose passage It secured through the Legislature last year, despite a state law enacted In 1903 for the pro tection of the people. The fenders are of the old-style station ary,, or "cow-catcher." pattern, whereas themost approved type and the safest is that which can be dropped to the track, thus saving unfortunate persons from, the wheels. Some of the cars are not even equjppt-d with the "cowcatcher." only with a V-shaped board In front of the wheels. Of Little Value as Safeguards. Such fenders are of little or no safety against a person's being crushed under the wheels, in case he should fall'in front of an approaching car. This disregard of the life of the public was permitted by the last City Council In a special ordinance which exempted the Oregon Water Power & Railway Company from the fender law, applying to jother car lines. The reasons assigned was that the Oregon Water Power Company oper ated its cars more as a railroad than as a street-car company. But the fact Is that the company's Mount Tabor and Mount Scott and Sell wood cars run as any other street-cars in the city, yet they have the unsafe fender. What the Law Says. By clever persuasion in the City Coun cil, the company managed to secure ex emption from the fender law of the state. That law provides that every street-car In Oregon "other than operated by horses. shall be provided with good and substan tlal aprons, fenders or guards, which shall be constructed so as to be attached to the fren. end of each car and extend out In front of the front platform or front end of such car. not less than two feet, and so arranged that the forward end of such apron, fender or guard shall be not more than three Inches above the rails . . . and shall be so constructed that the foo torman can drop the front end ... . on the track so as to prevent any person from being thrown down and run over by or caught beneath or under such car," pro vided that the Council and Mayor of any city may substitute any other type of fender "whenever it shall be deemed for the best interests of the residents and inhabitants." In conformity with this law, the Council and the Mayor of Portland adopted the kind of fender carried by the cars of the Portland Railway Company. But the Council and the Mayor made an exception for the sole benefit of the Oregon Water Power Company, In February. 1901. by passing an ordinance to that effect Owing to the special privilege it confora on the one street-car company, it is held to bo illegal, but no effort has yet been made to put it to the test in the courts. PLEADS HIS OWN CASE E. F. Glblln, Grocer, Remarks on Boys Denies Selling Tobacco. "A good boy is the noblest thing in ex istence but bad boys should be placcdJ In barrels and fed through a bunghole, or something else done with them until they arrive at the age of discretion. This whole thing Is Insignificant. It is a scandal on a reputable business man and citizen to bo treated thus. These so-called philanthro pists who play Sherlock Holmes arc a sort of microbe whose object Is to gain noto ticty. They Imagine every business man Is a menace to society, and they make pitfalls to catch him." So spoke E. F. Glblln, a grocer, doing j business on Union avenue. Upper Alblna, j In Judge Georgo's court yestorday. Ho j was tried on two charges of selling to- bacco to minors. He conducted his own defence, and did. quite as-well as the ma ! Jority of lawyers. He kept within the rules of evidence In the cross-examination of witnesses, and altogether displayed some knowledge of legal procedure. He also argued the cases, and his remarks were eloquent and to the point. Glblln, in the beginning, addressed the court, say ing he preferred Jury trials. Robert T. uauoway, jjeputy uistrict Attorney, op posed the motion because the Jury was not Julius Meier Urges Annual Stock Shojr. bring their goods directly before the pub lic, which is considered the best sort of advertising, but it will also afford them an opportunity of seeing what others1 In the same line of business are making in the matter of progress. , Portland the Logical Center. Portland, as the logical center of the manufacturing industry in the "Northwest, and in view of the huge success of the re cent World's Exposition, is clearly enti tled to, as well as being able to support such an exposition each year. Another feature of the proposition is the fact that promoters Intend to hold an annual "livestock show In connection with the exposition. Almost very r human being evinces wore or less- Interest in animals and an exhibition of the possibilities to be at- called for when the defendant was ar raigm!. Mr. Glblln admitted that he was not faroiliarSvlth the rules of practice In this state. Judge George concluded f o hear the evidence and pass upon, the legal ques tions later. Arthur Tullcson, a boy 14 years old. tes tified that he purchased tobacco In the store about October 1L To test the mem ory or the witness. Glblln. on cross-examination, interrogated him as to when, with other boys, he ran away with his delivery wagon when a store window was broken, and other things, which the boy said he did not remember vers much about. "Da,you ever tell lies?" asked Mr. Gib-I ."Once fir a while." Judge George asked the boy if he was telling the truth now, and he answered affirmatively. Glblln. as a parting shot, asked Tulle son: "Your memory Is very "convenient; you forget when you want to, and you re member when you want to, don't yquT" The boy made no response. Two clerks employed by Mr. Giblin tes tified that they never sold tobacco to boys and refused them always. Thclr orders were to the contrary, and were positive. Mr. Giblin came from Oklahoma five months ago, and a traveling man Informed him concerning the law, and Giblin -then said: "You heard what hesald; be careful and do not sell any tobacco to minors." Joseph Zanz,'a boy 13 years old, testi fied that he purchased tobacco once on credit from the 11-ycar-old son of Mr. Giblin. The Glblln boy was called by his father, and admitted the salc He ex plained that he did not know any better. When Giblin was asked if he desired to argue the case, he said: "It is a great American principle to make a speech, and I haven't made one for "a long time. This case" hinges alone on the evidence of this boy. which is contradicted by all the other witnesses. He was caught with the goods on him, and It Is a very easy matter for him to say he got the tobacco from E. F. Glblln. This Is because of soreness, be cause the evidence shows that petty nui sances had been perpetrated, and he was told his room was better than his com pany." The defendant discoursed at some length upon his opinion of bad boys, and, con tinuing, said: "They use soft Words just as a lever and to Ingratiate themselves into your confidence, and If you sell them once aVid afterwarsd refuse them any more, thev tell you what you have done before and resort to threats of exposure"! and blackmail to obtain more. "The evidence of one boy is not enough to bring a man Into court who can show he Is a law-abiding citizen, "and can prove a good reputation. It Is Insignificant." Glblln spoke at considerable length, and when he had concluded, the second trial was begun. In this case Joseph Snell tes tified that he bought a package of -tobacco at the store, and the storekeeper, on cross- examination, sought to Impeach tils repu tation. Judge George will decide the cases today. ROYAL r - BAKING POWDER ROYAL Baking Powder is indispens able to the prepara tion of the finest 9ake, hot-breads, .rolls and muffins. Makes the lightest most delicious and tasty hot biscuit No other baking' powder equals it in strength, purity and wholesomeness. ROYAL HAS HO SUBSTITUTE ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK FOR CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL Definite Steps Taken for Magnifi cent Structure. It is definitely announced that steps towards the erection of a handsome ca thedral In Portland will be. taken at an early date. Archbishop lAIcxandcr Chris tie, of the Oregon diocese. Is now in Rome giving a report of his charge to the pope, as all bishops are required to do every ten years, and upon his return in about one month, plans for the new edifice will be drawn up and tho funds secured for Its erection. The new cathedral will cost between J123.CCO and $150,000 without the Interior furnishings. These will be very fine and will coet an additional J2S.O0O. The site for the building has not been definitely selected, but will probably be the block upon which tho archbishops residence- now stands. This entire block Is owned by the'illocei?. and if it is chosen as the site of the cathedral tho archbishop's residence will be removed. This block Is bounded by Everett, Davis, Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets and is adjacent to the block upon w;hlch. the present cathedral Is located. It Is expected that plans for the cathe dral will be completed by Spring jifcd that work upon it will be begun during the Summer. It will probably be constructed largely of stone and will be one of tho most beautiful religious edifice? In the city. Ask Street Improvements. G II. Thompson and others have peti tioned the City Council for the Improve ment ofEast Fourteenth street, from the south line of Hancock to the north line of Wcldler by grading to the sub-grade and graveling the roadway full width and constructing sidewalks and crosswalks. Sarah Byrne has also petitioned the Council for a sewer In "East Davis street from the east line of East Nineteenth to the present sewer in East Davis near East Eighteenth. CHRISTMAS IX MEXICO. Special the I'BlImaa KxrarMoa Train Via Southern Pacific Railroad. On December 16. a special Pullman ex cursion train will leave San Francisco, via the Southern Pacific, for the City "of Mex ico. Low rates have been made for points on the Southern Pacific In Oregon. Par ticulars bv asking any Southern Pacific agent or writing A. I Craig, general pas- WILL -LEASE LANDS Southern Pacific Adopts New Policy. ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE Its Holdings In Oregon May Be Rented by Contiguous Property Owners for Grazing and Dairying Purposes. - Land Included in the grant of the Ore gon &. California Railroad, ownership of which still rests with the company. Is to be leased to owners of contiguous lands for grazing and pasturage purposes. Of the holding of some 2,000.000 acres of lands in Western Oregon owned by the company, perhaps half Is open acreage from which the timber has been removed or that was never timber land, and- In either case Is valuable for grazing. Many farmers with livestock In greater num bers than can well be taken care of on their own places will have an opportu nity to utilize adjoining acreage in more methodical manner than heretofore, and under lease that will glvo legal control. Official Announcement Made. Charles W. Eberlcln. acting land com missioner of the Oregon & California Rail road Company, who has been In Portland several days, said last evening, just be fore his doparture for San Francisco, hat a great many applications for leasing lands- have been received at the office of the department, and that It Is the Inten tion to act upon these Just as soon as pos sible. The force of the office has been en gaged In perfecting records in order that full information pertaining to every tract may be available, and revising lists to show the character of land In each sec tion or subdivision. Mr. Ebcrloln says: "Here Is a state, that Is divided by the Cascade Mountains Into two divisions, one-third embracing the Western portions with excess of moisture that insures abundant vegetation and rich pasturage throughout the greater portion of the year, and especially during the Winter, when the other twonhlrds area east of the mountains Is devoid of vegetation, these widely varied conditions of climate and vegetation should forve to eventually develop here a stockfeedlng Industry of great magnitude. Nowhere can cattle and sheep be produced to better advantage than In Eastern Oregon, and nowhere can they be put Into prime market condition aiore Tapidly and at mora moderate cost than in Western Oregon. All Lenses Subject to Sulc. "Sheopgrowers and cattlemen have been seeking to use such grazing lands as the company holds, in many cases adjoining their present farms, and have been de sirous of obtaining a leasehold becaus of advantages that would accrue through having definite control of lands contigu ous to their own for grazing purposes. All leases granted will have to be subject to sale. "The grpwing Interest In the dairy in dustry Is another phase of Oregon pursuits that offers avenue of profit to the farmers and for which increased acreage of graz ing lands may be required by many land owners. Dairying has not received, nearly the amount of consideration that It de serves from residents of the agricultural districts, for where green grass can be had for pasturage throughout the greater part of the Winter the right kind of cow? should prove extremely profitable. That the Industry docs 'pay Is amply dem onstrated by the records of creameries throughout the Willamette Valley and the experience of individual farmers who have given attention to it. "It is impossible to say when the lands will he placed upon the market, and meanwhile owners of contiguous property. where they so desire, will have the privi- ASKED TWO CAPTAINS Gritzmacher Annoyed That He Got but One. EXPLANATION OF MAYOR Declares That lie Thought the Chief, of Police Made Requisition for One Only or He Would Have Granted Another. Acting Chief of Police Gritzmacher asked for two captains for Immediate service., but' the commissioners gave lege of leasing. Of course, -leases may bo him but one at their last meeting. He made to others, hot the preference would naturally be given to holders of contiguous property, who coutd best advantage." use tracts to the Children Contest Father's Will. A contest of the will of the late Peter G. Martin was begin In tho County Court .yesterday by Mrs. Cassie Donahue. Mrs. Mary Keller and Mrs. Lizzie Hall, daugh ters, who say their father was influenced by Mrs. Delia Hall, another daughter, to bequeath to her all of his property. The estate consists of several houses and lots and money. In his Will. Martin states that he gives all of his property to his daugh tei, Delia HalL because she took care of him during the latter years of his life. The other children. In their petition con testing the will, aver that their father, when he executed the Instrument, in April. 1S0CL was not of sound and disposing mlhd. and was undpr the power of Delia Hall and her daughter Annie, with whom he resided, and who were always present when he held conversations with the other children, and during their absence creat ing In his mind a feeling of dislike for them. The contestants allege that their fnthcTv'did not realize what he signed. J. F. Boothe and T. B. McDcvltt, Jr., repre sent the petitioners. Saloon Closed by Sheriff. The Oxford Cafe saloon, on Sixth .street, conducted by F. B. Hahn. was closed by the Sheriff yesterday. Fleckenateln. Mayer & Co. brought an attachment suit to recover 5750 for goods sold, and "William Gadsby & Sons sued to recover ?23. How a Woman He&a a Xm'a Affectloa. A wise and observing person stated, the other day. that many a wife complains that her husband does not take her out, that she only sees him at meals, or that he makes friendships In which she has no part. Further, that she blames him for neglecting her. and thinks herself ill-used: yet, he Is only following tho natural in stinct of humanity the fault Is really hers. The easiest way. a wife can hold her husband's affection and sympathy is hy Beauty, which is possessed by using Dr. T. Felix Gouraud's Oriental Cream, or Magical Beautlfier; it will render your skin a -soft, pearly whiteness, free from tan, pimples, freckles, moth patches, and all blemishes of the skin at the same time defies detection. The Oriental Cream has stood the test of the public approval for over half a century, and still gaining more. Gouraud's Poudre Subtile, or Depil atory Powder, will remove superfluous hair without pain or Injury to the skin try It. For sale by all druggists or fancy goods dealers, or direct from proprietor, 37 Great Jones street. Key York City. Are unlike all other pills. No purging or pain. Act specially on tho liver and bile Carter's Little Liver Pills. One pill a dose. Sfwttte Bye Jcer Cure Myett; IbkH Wtk ?m MM, smumb art pj; xxfi't smrv HOW THE OREGON WATER POWER & RAILWAY COMPANY OVERCROWDS ITS CARS THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN AT 7:lt A. X. AT MYRTLE PARK. OX THE XT. SCOTT LIKE. THE FOUR WOMEN STANDING ON THE STATION PLATFORM WERE UNABLE TO GET ON BOARD ON ACCOUNT OF THE JAM. says he does not know why another was not named, and Mayor Lane de clares that ho did not know tjvo were called for. There was great need for a captain of detectives and inspector of police, however, according to the actions of the administration officials. In the meantime. George Qulnlan is forced to perform the duties of a captain at a patrolman's salary. He was unable to pass the examination, but notwltn standing this fact, apparently satisfied Acting Chief Gritzmacher and Mayor Lane In that capacity. Mayor Lane stated yesterday that had he known two captains were needed, they would have been supplied-, but he said he was of the opinion that Acting Chief Gritzmacher asked for only one. it is thought by some that It might have been a matter of economy on the Dart of the administration In naming but one captain, but it is said to be difficult to see from the standpoint of police work why-it was more urgent to assign Captain Bruin to the com mand of the detectives and to be in spector of the department, when there is no captain to take charge of the day patrol. It is remarked as peculiar that Pa trolman Qulnlan could not pass the ex amination for a captaincy, but that he Is still- retained as the real commander of the day patrol. Captain Bruin, who is a stranger In Portland, is his own "boss." Although his examination fell three points below that of Captain Modre. and although he had s-en no previous service here having been-absent for six years, hf was placed In the position of import ance Jftcond" only to the head of tht department. Captain Bruin Is a free lance. Hi goes and cornea as suits himself, anc Is accountable to no one. He knows nothing about the city's life from a po lice standpoint, but has power to re duce to the ranks any member of the detective staff as he may see fit and likewise to degrade any of the sergeants. He can select a detective staff from among the patrolmen, but he does not know the personnel or the qualifications of any of the policemen As Inspector of police, Captain Bruin can put every policeman and detective In the department Just where he wisher them. This places the greatest power In his hands, taking the prerogative from the captains commanding the va dlous reliefs, although he could not well be expected to have secured In six months' residence here knowledge of conditions of the districts and the pe culiar qualifications of each man aa well as Captains Moore and Bailey, who have been in the service many years. Decisions to Be Announced. Decisions will be announced this morn ing In the State Circuit Court in the fol lowing cases: By Judge Frazer T. M. Word, Sheriff, vs. Multnomah County, demurrer; Mary Ann O'Hare. vs. James .O'Hare, petition for allowance for support of child; Blah T. Scott vs. the Washington Life Insur ance Company, demurrer to amended an swer. By Judge Cleland City of Portland vs Louis Radabaugh, judgment; City vs. J. W. Cook et al., merits; Ames Mercantile Agency vs. M. J. Jenney. motion for new trial: State vs. W. H. Wilson, motion fot new trial; William M., Bray vs. Marshal J. Kinney, plea tn abatement. By Judge George Lalsner vs. Laisner; State vs. Glblln: F. L. Smith-Seal Com pany vs. City of Portland, demurrer tc complaint: Contracting Engineering Com pany vs. I. Kedo, and F. L. Smith-NeaJ Company vs. City of Portland. , For the lioubet Fund. The following subscriptions to the fund for Miss Loubet were received yesterday: OacH xi cajth JS: total ,c