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THE MORNING OREGOyiAy, MONDAY A&QJL, 9, ,19dL ENTIRE STATE IS REFORM S Republican Legislative Candi dates in Many Counties Go on Record. AGAINST FRANCHISE GRABS Write Letters Indorsing Legislation Which Multnomah Men Have Pledged Thcmselvcu to Secure. Xot only In Multnomah County, but throughout the entire state, there 1b strong eyidence of a -unanimity of opinion In favor of a change of policy In the granting of franchises and the regulating of- public-utility corporations! Every Be publlcan candidate for the Legislature in Multnomah County has gone on record as favoring the repeal of perpetual fran chises, prohibiting the granting of such franchises In the future, and reserving to the people the power to fix reasonable maximum rates to be charged by public service corporations. The movement for the enactment of a elate banking law has similar unbroken support. So far ten replies have been re ceived from Legislative candidate? out side of Multnomah County, to whom let ters were sent a day or two ago asking for a statement of their views, and in ercry instance the candidate expresses himself in unequivocal terms an a sup porter of the plans for remedial legisla tion.. . Many more letters will be received, and their nature will be made known by The Oregonian, so that voters may be advised as to the position taken by the men who seek, favor at the polls. Elsewhere on this page will be found a copy of the letter which was sent out to the candidates. Many of those who an swered did so by merely writing "Yes" or "No" after the question, and return ing the letter to The Oregonian. It will not be necessary to reproduce each of these, but the substance of the answers will be set forth below. Two. or three of those who have replied wrote letters stating at some length their views and their reasons therefor. One of these letters is from Frank Davey. can didate for the Republican nomination for Representative from Marion County. Mr. Davey says: From Frank Davey. "Answering the kind and courteous in quiry of your letter of the 6th Inst, rela tive to my position upon certain impor tant Issues. I desire to make answer thereto in all sincerity and candor, and will do so seriatim: " 'Do you believe In the granting of per petual franchises?' "No. There should be no such attempt made as the granting of a perpetual right franchise or charter to any cor 'pnratlon. Wo cannot now Justly and properly define the equities of the future. Such rights and privileges should be lim ited to a reasonable time, along which our finite understanding can figure the probable results and achievements. Equity and Justice. " Db you 'believe In the Tepeal of per petual franchisees and" the substitution of limited franchises?' "My belief is that a perpetual franchise has no legal protection, and that the courts will not hold them to be effective. They arc against reason and public pol icy. 1 think it would be safer for those holding them to have franchises limited, so that their terms would be respected. But, in any event. I believe they should bo repealed and substituted as above in dicated; not. however, in a destructive or injurious way. but along the lines of equity and justice. " 'Do you believe in the enactment of city charters which shall authorize City Councils to grant perpetual franchises?' No. " 'Do you believe In the enactment of general laws and city charters which shall authorize the people, through the proper officials, to fix reasonable maxi mum charges to be made by public-utility corporations?' Yes. " 'Do you believe in the regulation of state and private banks under a law sim ilar to the National banking act? "Will you support such a law? Yes. "'Do you beltcvc that franchises arc. property and subject to taxation? Yes. " 'Will you support a measure designed to impose adequate taxes upon public utility franchises?' Yes. His Itccord Established. "On the last two questions my record is established. In the Legislature of 1JK0 1 Introduced House bill Np. 99, covering that subject. Then Speaker Harris intro duced Houho bill No. 19C on the same subject, and I supported the Speaker's bill, which by courtesy was given the right of way. but it was defeated. Then we forced my bill out of the hands of the committee, but. through the efforts of corporation Influence, it was indefinitely poptponed. Since that time the sentiment for such taxation has grown, the demand for It has become determined, and a great many candidates have become very anx ious to make it their platform. Politi cians have changed their views, but I did not have to change: I was right on the subject before, and I am still there. Very truly yours. FRANK DAVEY." Colonel Hofcr Gives Views. Colonel E. Hofer. also a candidate for the House from Marlon County, believes that the enactment of reform legislation should be made an issue in the organiza tion of the Legislature. He says: "Do you bcllevo In granting perpetual franchises? No. Franchises should be limited as to term of years, and contain a provision providing for public owner ship at the end of that term, or before If mutual terms can be agreed upon. "Do you believe in the repeal of per petual franchises and the substitution of limited franchises? The Legislature has the same right, and the people have the inherent sovereign right, to withdraw or repeal that they had to grant. Fran chises arc grants from the people or their representatives, and the power that granted has the right to revoke the grant. "Dq you believe in the enactment of city 'charters which shall authorize City Councils to grant perpetual franchises? No. "Do you believe In the enactment of general law6 and city charters which shall authorize the people, through their proper officials, to fix rea sonable maximum charges to be made by public utility corporations? Yes. Under the amendment to the constitution pro posed by initiative at the coming election this can also be done by the people of cities amending their own charters. Favors Xcw Banking Law. "Do you believe In the regulation of state and private banks under a law sim ilar to the National banking act?. Will you support such a law? Yea. The Iowa law for regulation of state and private banks is & good one. A state banking law should be mere clastic in some particulars than the Natlenal banking act. The law should provide for the proper safe-keeping of public fund, and at least in the in. terior counties ef the state county war rants should be payable at any bank In the county, and taxes should be payable in any town or city having a bank. In stead of forcing- all citizens to pay their taxes at the county seat. "Do you believe that franchises are property and subject to taxation? Fran chises should be considered part and par cel of the property and their value esti mated at its true cash value and assessed as paft of the whole corporate property. The should pay a tax on their gross earnings. "Will- you support a measure designed to impose adequate taxes upon public utility franchises? Yes. but I should want It drawn up in a- general committee and open to close scrutiny and amendment. "I believe a Speaker should be elected In each House of the Legislature and each branch of the Legislature organized to carry such-a programme into effect. The time has come to relieve the property of the state of the unjust burden of carrying on the whole state government to pro tect the great interests that are amass ing all the wealth produced In the state under the franchises granted by the state and its municipalities. K. HOFER' Summary of Eight Replies. George C. Brownell. candidate for the Senate from Clackamas County; J. H. Settlemler. for the House from Marlon .County; J. P. Irvine, candidate for the House from Yamhill County; W. W. Smith, candidate for the House from Clackamas County; C J. Curtis, candi date for the House from Clatsop County; the question, but should the seed of a bank examiner be shown I -would support such. s. measure, providing arrangements were made that the banks paid the ex pense, instead of the people. If one ex aminer be appointed, future Legislatures will divide the state into two or more districts, and we will have several bank examiners and paying a number of use less officials and receive so adequate re turn." Charles A. Hardy believes cities should enact their own charters, under a general law of the state, and that they should not grant perpetual franchises. In answer to the last question, concerning the tax ation of public utility franchises, he says: "I am of the opinion that the moFt practical method of imposing adequate taxes upon such corporations as the "Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies, the Pullman Car Company and the express companies is by a tax based upon their gross earnings.' NO INQUEST WILL BE HELD Coroner Learnt XothlHg Xcw as to Death of Little Herman Mayblc. Coroner Flnley yesterday investigated the shooting of S-ycar-old James Herman Mayble. who was killed at the home of his parents. C$7 Hood street. Saturday night by a bullet from a 32-40 rifle belong- TURN DOWIE DOWN Members of Local Church of Zion Denounce Elijah HI. JOIN IN THE REBELLION Elder C A. Hoy Declares God Has Deserted SiHfnI Leader Has Absolute Proof of Polyg aray Charge. Open rebellion was unanimously pro claimed against John Alexander Dowle yesterday afternoon by the local Christian' Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion at a meeting of the congregation in the Alisky building. Last night it was admitted by QUESTIONS WHICH REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES THROUGHOUT THE STATE . HAVE BEEN ASKED TO ANSWER The following is a cony of & letter which The Oregonian has sent to all candidates for the Legislature, outside of Multnomah County, whose names have been learned. Within a few days the- same letter will be addressed to those candidates whose petitions were filed after The Oregonian secured its list. So far not a single reply has been received showing the least opposition to a reform in franchise legislation and the enactment of a state banking law. The letter reads: Dear Sir: It is fair to assume that every man who asplres'to such an Important office as Senator or Repre sentative in the Legislature, vesting him with power to make laws for the people, has given thought to those ques- ( Uons w-hfeh are foremost in public discussion, and has formed opinions thereon. A man who Is not sufficiently j jntcrested in public affairs to keep Informed upon such Issues would scarcely offer himself as a candidate for a Icgls- j latlve office. The main effort of the people should, therefore, be to ascertain what views are held by 'the several can- dfdates and vote for those who seem mostly likely to secure the enactment of desired legislation. v ? The Oregonian desires to give every candidate for a legislative office an opportunity to make his position upon J live topics known to the voters, and also to place before the people In concise form a statement of the views of each I candidate. If this can be done, the next Legislature should be. In fact as well as in name, representative of the t people. We would, therefore, ask you to make a statement, at your earliest convenience. In response tj the follow- . J lng questions: i Do you believe In the granting of perpetual franchises? Do you believe in the repeal of perpetual franchises and the substitution of limited franchises? Do you believe in the enactment of city charters which shall authorize City Councils to grant perpetual franchises? Do you believe in the enactment of general laws and city charters which shall authorize the people, through the proper officials, to fix reasonable maximum charges to be made by public utility corporations? Do you believe in the regulation of state and private banks under a law similar to the National banking act? Will you support such a law? Do you believe that franchises arc projerty and subject to taxation? Will you support a measure deslgned.to impose adequate taxes upon public utility franchises? J. H. Flower, candidate for the House from Polk County; W, M. Cherrington, candidate for the House from Marlon County, and Charles A. Hardy, candidate for the House from Lane County, have answered briefly, their answers, summar ized, being indicated in general as fol lows: "Do you believe in the granting of per petual franchises? No. "Do you believe in the repeal of perpet ual franchises and the substitution of limited franchises? Yes. "Do you believe In the enactment of city charters which shall authorize City Coun cils to grant perpetual franchises? No. "Do you believe in the enactment of general laws and city charters which shall authorize the people, through the proper officials, to fix reasonable maxi mum charges to be made by public utility corporations? Yes. "Do you believe In the regulation of state and private banks under a law sim ilar to the National banking act? Will you support such a law? Yes. "Do you believe that franchises are property and subject to taxation? Yes. "Will you support a measure designed to Impose adequate taxes upon public utility franchises? Yes. Comment by Mr. Brownell. In his reply, George C Brownell adds: "I certainly approve of the general campaign of education that The Ore gonian is making along the line of in sisting that those who own franchises and corporation property shall bear their Just burdens. 1 earnestly indorse tho idea that franchises are the property and subject at all times to the general con trol of the people and the public." C. J. Curtis says in addition to the answers above Indicated: "I am in fa vor of municipal ownership of utilities, and opposed to granting cither perpetual or limited franchises, but where it Is Im possible to secure municipal ownership. 1 believe all franchises should be limited to the lowest possible term." W. W. Smith qualifies his answer to the second question by saying that he favors repeal of perpetual franchises if it can be done legally. " Doubtful on Banking Law. J. H. Flower answers the several ques tions as above indicated except the fifth., regarding the enactment of a banking law. and on that subject he says: . "I am not Hufficiently informed as to f ing to the lather, supposedly fired In the nanas oi tnc lad's cider brother. A talk with Ihe older boy. who Is 9 years of age. was not entirely satisfac tory, for the little fellow is so unnerved and excited over the tragedy that he is unable to gie a connected account of the affair. From what the Coroner could learn It seems that the boy who was killed found the rifle stowed away behind a dresser. The two boys took it out to play soldier, and In some manner became Involved In a struggle for possession of the weapon, during which it was dis charged with fatal results. The father of the boys. Henry B. May ble, stated that he did not remember that the weapon was left loaded. He remem bers taking It apart several months ago for the purpose of exhibiting It to a friend. As there were several cartridges In a drawer In the room where the acci dent happened. It Is possible that the boys may have put in a load while examining the gun. The only other weapon in the room was a shotgun, which hung on the wall out of reach of the youngsters. As a result of the Investigation, no In quest will be held. The Coroner believes the shooting was accidental. The funeral of the dead boy will be held from the home of the parents Tuesday. Lectures on "Scottish Covenanters." A. S. Pattulo delivered an Interest ing address last night at Calvary Pres byterian Church on "The Scottish Cov enanters." covering one of the most thrilling periods of Scotland's history. He depicted the sufferings of a brave people with touching pathos, especially the shooting of John Brown by Clavcr house, Wallace McCamant will speak next Sunday evening on "America's Debt to Prcsbytcrianisra . " Derailed by Soft Track. ANACONDA. Mont.. April S. A special to the Standard from Billings. MonU says train No. 11 on the Burlington was derailed yesterday afternoon by spreading rails, caused by soft grounds. Tho acci dent occurred near- Alliance. Neb., and delayed traffic several hours. Damage to the track and the train was slight and there were no serious injuries. Choos mort becoming tint; fWh. white, pink or brunette. Satin xln powder. 25c. officers of the organisation that this ac tion was a part of the general uprising against Dowle. and that bis career as their leader had come to an end. It was charged that Dowle has been guilty of grossly deceiving his followers In many ways, his polygamous doctrines being a conspicuous example of his fraud ulent Intentions. When asked if the church was In possession of proof that Dowle bad advocated polygamy. Rev Charles A. Hoy, pastor of the local con gregation: Charles E. Bockman, conduc tor; Martin Matlson. custodian, and Ed mond Reder. messenger, with one voice declared that proof of his guilt In this re spect was absolute. In discussing the situation last night. Dr. Hoy. after a conference with those named, and In their presence, authorized this statement: Statement by Dr. Hoy. "When I was sent from Chicago to Nebraska to oversee the work thero seven years ago. Dr. Dowle said to me, 'Follow me in so far as the Holy Spirit shows you I am led of God so far and no further.' The time was when he was led of God. because bless ings followed. In his extravagance and hypocrisy with it, God left him. , "We saw we must take a stand for truth and right and desert the man that deserted God. Wewere Ignorant of many of the evils that arc now com ing to light. We nave stuck together as God's people throughout the earth as one big congregation. Having been' deceived by our leader, as a body we turned awajr from him and remained with God and arc willing to be led by the present overseer that we know has been wonderfully blessed by God. "Ir Zion a week ago the officers and people In, a body. learning of Dr. Dowle's gross Inconsistencies, misman agement ayd Immorality, In a body tore loose from his leading In a three fold sensc-eccleslastlcally, education ally and financially, all departments being interwoven.. The entire city, practically, to a man. together with 1500 members in Chicago with all their officers -and other outlying stations, the leading one being Zurich. Switzer land, being for the reorganized move ment. Send Telegram to Vollva. . The following telegram was sent to headquarters this afternon'as a result of conference among all the members of the local congregation: "Overseer Wilbur G. Vollva. Sailoa Tabernacle. Zion City, I1L -By authority Elder Charles A- Hoy, Zion In Portland in hearty sympathy and will stand by you. Do not lose courage. " "CHARLES E- BOCKMAN. "Conductor of the Gathering. I wish to correct certain statements made by me In the press several months ago relative to the defense of John Alexander Dowle, wherein I was misinformed. I have since learned that he had been grossly extravagant and shamefully wasted his people's money to the amount of millions that had been concealed, from his officer?. Facts were not fully gleaned until after his stroke of. paralysis. Deacon Charles J. Barnard, his former general financial manager, now of this city. I find was shamefully abused by him. and used as a scapegoat to cover Dowle's sins. "Numbers were healed at the start through Dowle's prayers.' but when ha fell through sin. the blessings .of 'God left him, and he was overcome'wlth a stroke, of paralysis at the closo of a meeting; nor does he now show any aigns of repentance toward God or his people, and we have no evidence that the spirit of God has returned to him either in a spiritual or physical way. He is now a physical wreck and mentally weak at times. Confidence la New Leader. "Under the present administration of Vollva and his associates, we have great confidence of greater spiritual blessings than ever. The Industries' of Zion City that were so badly handi capped by his mismanagement, will ba placed on a paying basis. They are now conducted on a strictly Christian co-operative plan. Independent of each other, and under common-sense leader ship we know that confidence has been restored, together with great unity between employer and employe. Sal vation, healing and holy living arc now exalted above finance. "We shall continue to hold meetings in Alisky Hall, several dozen who re cently came here still being loyal to the principles of Zion. but not to Dowle." MAYOR LANE'S FINDS WHEN' THEY TRY TO USE HIM, SAYS HE, THEN HE OBJECTS. 31 r. BanHcId and His Franchise the Subject of a Very Lively Letter. PORTLAND. April 8,-lTo the Editor.) I have read the communication of Mr. M. C. Banfleld in today's Oregonian. in which he makes statements in relation to the franchise lately sought by him for heating and lighting privileges in the city's streets which arc so at variance with the facts as T understand them that I feel It my duty to place the facts before the public, that It may form Its own Judg ment concerning thorn. Mr. Banfleld states that "he came to see me December 12. 1205. and handed me a copy of his franchise and asked me if I was going to veto It." and that "I prom ised him" then and there, without further ceremony of any sort, "that I would not veto it? In relation to this statement. I have to say that Mr. Banfleld did call to see me along about the time he rtntes. and did hand me a copy of his franchise, and did ask me not to veto it when it came to me from the hands of the Council. (I have such calls and requests from some one nearly every day); but Mr. Banfleld falls to go further and state that I placed the copy of his franchise on my desk, without reading it. and said to him "that I would look into it when I hard the time, and if It was all right I would not veto It." By some oversight, too. he entirely falls to state that he then proceeded to give me a verbal statement of the terms of his franchise (quite at variance with the facts, as I afterward ascertained), which went to show that Is was an enterprise destined to be of great benefit to the community, and In which the rights of the people were safeguarded at every point, and. basing my state ment upon what-he told me. I did perhaps say that, if such were the facts, I would be pleased to sec him get such franchise and would not only not veto It, but would cheerfully sign It, That was all the promise I made him. and the only promise I made him. and I hope that Mr. Banfleld I not trying to create Abe Impression In this community tltat r am such a fool as to pledge my self offhand to him or to any one else to sign a franchise granting rights to the streets of the city for a period of 23 years before I have even read the terms of such grant, or. upon the other hand, that be Is enough of a fool himself to suppose that I would do such a thing. Mr. Banfleld states also that he asked nn 1f there was anything that I wanted different in bis ordinance that I let him know." and I believe he did make such a request: but if Mr. Banfleld has not WILLAMETTE UtOS STEEL WORKS 5 ERECTING LARGE BUILDING FOR ITS BOILER WORKS. A larse and Improved Roller work wUl te the first bnUia erected by the Wltlamti Iron Stte Works o the line tract ef Ua purchasod ky It mm tin a. the aanouaeomeBt at which appeared la The Oregon at that tlss. The "baUlK will lMWfet tear and 110 fe.t wMe. a ad Is to fc the- fcaavteat framw sUdisg of this type In the Northwest. Tn craae bay. which win be aerred Vy as all-!ectrle erase, is to kxve a spas of 50 feet. The eMMraeStoa of ikl WIMtar is to be fol lowed by sttnr more. The company will speed a ltrre- laewt in irapravesaeats. ' . HOUSECLEANING TIME IS HERE, AND WITH IT THE PROBLEM OF NEW CARPETS We are Carpet specialists. We carry a very large and complete stock, made by the oldest and most reliable mills. Our Carpets are beautifully made and laid by the most highly-skilled workmen. Moreover, our prices are always right a state ment that we are willing and anxious to prove. "NOTHING BUT FLOOR COVERINGS" J. G. MACK & CO. 86-85 THIRD STREET PHIL UtrXBCSASf, Pre. ScTeata aad Wasalagtes Streets, Pert! aad, Oregsa, tnropcan Plan $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 p Df forgotten the fact, there was along about that time, and there has been ever since, a deluge of franchises and amendments to franchises, and amendments to the amendments of franchises a continuous downpour of franchises, as It were, and all in addition to the regular routine of business which comes day by day and awaits upon no man. to take my time and attention, and if he can point out to me the time or place where or when I could have entered Into an analysts of his fran chise, other than when It came to me regularly, and in order, after It had been subjected to the scrutiny of and had passed the Council, I would like for him In all kindness to do so. Up until the time that such measures came to me from the Council they are subject to change, and an opinion passed upon them Is not worth the paper it is written upon. Surely Mr. Banfleld mast know thla. Such measures, too. .contain many details of technical knowledge per taining to the lines of business desired to be entered into, as well as points of law, and the construction even of sentences, where the placing of one comma alters the meaning thereof, as well as many matters which require careful considera tion of the rights of the people of this city, all of which are at times puzzling to a degree, and not lightly to be passed upon, either out of regard for personal or friendly feelings, nor yet from fear of personal consequences; and wherein such measures have come to me I have tried to arrive at a decision which would be In conformity with what was right and Just and fair to all, and my duty to the people of Portland as well, and to that cpd only; and If thereby mayhap Mr. Banfleld or some other old-time friend of mine be comes offended why, I am sorry. Mr. Banfleld says "that It Is my duty to confer with the business men of Port land on matters of public concern, but that I failed to do so. and have seen fit to drive a million dollars of capital away from the city." Here Mr. Banfleld is In part right, and in part mistaken. It la my duty to confer with business men and others wiser than I am In matters of public concern, and I am only too glad to do so. and I am grateful for good- ad vice upon such matters, and hopo that where I am In error persons who aro bet ter informed will point out to me. But In this case at least the charge will not go home, for I have talked to many busi ness man and others about the Banfleld Vcysev franchise and I have yet to find one familiar with It. bar Mr. Banfleld himself, who has not condemned It ut terly, and I can assure him that I am guarded well on that point In this In stance at least. As for driving away a million dollars worth of capital. I have to say that I did not know the amount In volved, but under the icrms of the fran chise, as I interpret them, the people of this city would have reaped a harvest of nothing but loss for years to come from that investment if It had been made, and a few more millions put out In tills, city on the same terms called for by Mr. Banfleld would "bust" the town, and I decline to be a party to any such re ault. , I am prepared to believe that Mr. Ban field honestly thinks that his franchise wa3 a cood one fpr the city, but I am willing to let any fair-minded person not Interested take a copy of It and a copy ot my veto message .and compare them and check them up. point by point, and leave It to his or her judgment as to whether I have done him any Injustice In what T stated' therein. Mr. Banfleld reiterates his statement made a day or two ago that I "would have vetoed bis franchise, no matter what It contained. This is not true, though I believe that Mr. Banfleld thinks it Is. No one objected to his franchise except upon grounds of public policy, so "far as I know, and In fact I should have liked to see film get a franchise If in so doing It could be governed with reasonable restrictions. So far as that Is concerned. I here open ly state that I am perfectly willing to assist him yer. or at any time. In doing so. If he will consent to such restrictions as ordinary foresight upon the part of the city should reasonably dictate. "What more Is Mr. Banfleld entitled to? What more does he want? On digging Into the kernel of Mr. Ban field's franchise, as I purpose dfgglng into the meat of all franchises before I sign them. I found' thatT hc'mlght tear op 'the streets at will without power being reserved by any one to stop KIm: that he could, fey as little or as much steam pipe as he wished and still hold his franchise: that, so far as holding his franchise was concerned, he need never put steam Into the pipes at alL There were other objec tions to It. No bond for performance of his cowtract. for example, was required. This city has suffered in the past from poorly gtaarded gifts of the people's rights, but things have changed and the people desaand and expect that proper and reas onable safeguards be placed about such grants ,1 the rature: and: In my opinion It is ssy daty to see that such precautions are taken. t eve teeHeve that I am ex piated te do so. Mr. Baa&eM says that he "has mere respect for a worm which rawl la the etast all Its days' (which a worm sever dea. aH its days r any part f Ha days.' tJuU. being. abei the only Iriace. Mr. BanfteW. that a worm can't crawl), than he has for an ingrate. and he expresses regret for the part he took in helping to place me at the head of the city government at the last election, find ing as much personal benefit, pleasure and edification in watching the monkeys at the City Park as he does in my official acts. ' In respect to this I wish to say to Mr. Banfleld that he Is not alone in his view. There are others and still will be others yet to come. If I am expected to pay for votes by dishing out public franchises. I will say to Mr. Banfleld and to all others that I have been made, to realize that I have lost some pretty good friends In addition to himself during the past year, and more are doubtless yet to go from .me during- the coming year; and r am sorry: but if It Is expected of me by them that I shall barter the-Iarger Inter ests entrusted to me for their private and personal desires or gains, why, then I'll have to part with them as best I may. And If in the long run .It takes the last one from me. then friendless will I go forth without cark or care as to what the future has In store for me. HARRY LANE. 's "Sunday at Home." Y. W. C. A. An unusually large number of guests enjoyed the hospitality of the'T. W. C. A. "at home" yesterday afternoon. Dr. Mabel Akin acted as hostess. The pres ence of the boys vested choir ot Trinity Church added Interest to the programme, and their splendid singing delighted the visitors. They gave several numbers. The reading by Mrs. M. G. McCorkle and the recitation by her little daughter In cite were features of the afternoon. A musical game, conducted by Miss Let do Holbrook "and Miss Anna BulIIvant, proved entertaining, the, audience guess ing the names .of the many hymns that were given. Miss Frances Gage, Northwest secre tary of tho Y". "W. C. A., made an Inter esting and Instructive address on "The Open Book." CLASSIFIEDAD. RATES. "Zooms" "Beoas aad Board." MHesse keepisx Rooms. "Situations Watted." IS words ik- leas. IS cents; is to ZS words. 29 ceata: 21 ta 25 word. 2S eesta, etc No dl couat for additional Insertions. UNDER ALIi OTHER HEADS, exeeet "New Today. 30 cents far 15 word or less: IS to 29 wards. 40 cents: 21 ta 25 words. 58 cents, etc first Insertion. Each additional tesertlea. one-half; bo further diacoat us der oao aoath. "NEW TODAY" fgaoxe measar ajrate). 15 cents per Use. first Insertion; 10 cesta peg line for each additional lasertloav ANSWERS TO ADVERTISEMENTS, ad dresaed care The OrexoabiH. aad left at this office, should always be Inclosed la teaded envelopes- No staaiD la required oa sack letters. The OrexoalaB will not bo reavsaaiele fe errors a advertisements taken throats, tho telephone. AUCTION SALES TODAY. At tho Portland Auction Rooms. 211 First at- Sale. 2 P. M. C L. Ford. Auctioneer. By J. T. "Wilson, at salesroom. SOS FIraS at. at 10 A. M- J. T. "Wilson. Auctioneer. 5 3EKETI'G NOTICES. "hARTHA "WASHIN'GTOX CHAP TER. No. 14.,0. E. S. Stated com munication tttls (Monday). 8 P. M. Surkhard building. By order W. f. BELLE RICHMOND, Sec. HARMONY LODGE. No. 12. A- F. & A. M. Stated communication this (Monday) evening-. 7.30, Masonic Temple. 3d and Alder ats. Work la M. M. degree. All M. M. welcome. By order tV". 31. RUFCS R. BALL, Sec. DIED. BURNETT I n this city. April S. 1303.. at 206 North 2tth at. Mary E. Burnett, aged 3G years. MILES In this city. April Howard A. Miles, aged 45 years. Announcement of funeral later, GOWANLOCK At San Francisco. Cat. April 7. 1004. James Gowanlock, aged 90 years. Funeral notice hereafter. LAING At his late residence. 373 Holladay are.. April S. 1005. John K. Laing. atred m years; 9 months and 6 days. Notice of fnnerat given later. DONLON April 8. 1300. at tholamlly raai dence. 355 Alblna, ave.. John Donlon. aged C2 years, beloved, husband oZ Hannah, and father of Mrs. W. J. Lindsay, La. Graade. Or.; Mrs. F. Mlttauer, Ogden, Utah, and George Donlon. of Portland. FuBeral no tice later. Great Barrlngton. MasL, payers pleas9 copy. NEW TODAY. BEAVERTON Farm for sale. 15 acres, all tn oultivatlsa, flae orchard of assorted fralts, hetuo. barn 00x42, halt'iaOe from Southern. Faclfle De pot. sJdewaBts from depot tc turmi atekRaa makes sale of place at a sacrXlee aeeaaaary. Price lew thaa eoat ef cleartag and btt44d inxa, X 3C WILBUR. 110 Second at., sear WaahtagtOft.