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10 THE MORNING OREGONIAN. SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1906. CHMEN WAGES WILL BE RAISED New Schedule Adopted on Ore gon Water Power Will Be Extended to Other Lines. UNION VOTES DOWN STRIKE President Goode and Vice-President Puller Praise the Men, While Or ganizer Burton Declares They Have Made Serious Mistake. GOODE AND FULLER TRAISE THE MEN ; "MISTAKE," SAYS BURTON. "The men themselves deserve the credit for the prompt and amicable adjustment of the difficulty. Their better Judgment and sense of Justice prevailed and they voted down the resolution to strike. "The company is pleased indeed thai the trouble did not reach a point that brought any inconvenience upon the' public, pr caused any loss of time or money to the men or the company." President H. W. Goode of the Port land Railway, Light ft Power Com pany. t "The company is highly pleased that the difficulty was settled without in Jury' to anyone. I thought that when the men gave the matter sufficient thought there would be no strike. We hoped the "better sense of the men would predominate, and it has." F. I. Fuller. Vice-President and General Manager of the Portland Railway Company. "The men will have occasion to realize they made a mistake In vot ing against a strike, and it won't be long before they recognize their error, either. I have advised the boys to hold their union together and to build It up." W. G. Burton, Interna tional Organizer A. A. E. R. E. A. While officials of the city traction com panies deny that it is a result of the re cent difficulty with Its men a substantial increase in wages will be given to em ployes of the Portland Railway Company. A new schedule was announced Thursday on the Oregon Water Power lines, which was a substantial advance over the sal aries formerly paid and is somewhat high er than that now paid Portland Railwa$ operatives. It provides for first-year men being paid 23 cents an hour, with an in crease each year until the fifth year of service, when 27 cents an hour will be paid, and this figure will be continued after the fifth year. There is no doubt that this schedule will be announced to become effective on the Portland Railway lines on August 1, mak ing salaries on the two lines uniform. A slight difference will probably be made in favor of men on the longer runs of the Oregon Water Power cars. This is due to the fact that men who run trains of cars, with more powerful motors to control and airbrakes to operate, are usually paid higher wages than men who operate city cars. A committee from the employes of the Portland Railway Company will confer with Vice-President Fuller tonight on the wage question. This committee presented a request to Mr. Fuller Wednesday night for a readjustment of the schedule, and was promised consideration. It Is re garded as assured that the scale paid on the Portland Railway will he brought up to the Increased salaries that become ef fective on the O. W. P. on August 1. Decision Xot to Strike. There was a general feeling of relief today among both officials and employes of the street railways, as well as on the part of the general public, at the decision of the street-car union early this morning not to call a strike. For the past few days suburbanites had been re pairing and oiling up old bicycles and get ting in training for walking, for it was expected that a strike would put most, if not all, of the street cars out of com mission, and force people to perform pedestrian stunts. The decision not to strike was only reached after hours of talk between the radical and conservative wings ' of the union. 1 he result of the vote was given in the third edition of The Oreconlan yesierday morning at 5:15. Long and fiery speeches were made by International Or ganizer W. G. Burton and President C. H. Gram, of the Slate Federation of Labor. President Nels Sorensen. of the union, also spoke, as did others who favored a strike, and the recognition of the union. Scenes such as mark political conven tions occurred as the speakers stirred tho men to high pitches of enthusiasm and drew from them loud applause. Calmer Counsels Prevail. After the meeting had been in progress some time calmer counsel seemed to pre vail, and numbers of men in the employ of the Oregon Water Power & Railway Company, who are members of the union but -were not in favor of a strike, used their influence to avoid a strike, which they said there was little hope of win ning. The session had continued from 2:15 A. M. until 4 before the men were ready to vote on the proposition to strike. Then a dispute arose as to how the ballot should be taken. Those In favor of a strike called for a standing vote, hoping in this way to win their point, because many could be Influenced to stand when the vote was called. Others stoutly con tended for a secret ballot, that all might record their opinions calmly, without out side influence. It was decided to vote by ballot. A ballot-box was secured and placed at the door of the hall, while the men filed past and deposited their votes in it. It was then taken back Into the hall and the votes carefully counted. The result showed 161 for a strike and 122 against. As two-thirds of the total vote was neces sary to carry the union for a strike, the radical faction failed by a small number of securing the necessary majority. Turmoil When Vote Is Announced. When the vote was announced pande monium reigned. The leaders in the movement for a strike leaped upon tables and a dozen tried to get the ear of the meeting at once. The men Jumped upon chairs, the better to hear and to be heard. Many wild plans were broached and some pulled off badges showing em ployment by the company, as a sign that they would quit. Severe denunciations of those who voted against a strike were heard and the meeting was In a turmoil. "Let the 161 men strike:" some one phouted and this was greeted with cheers from those anxious to strike. After a time the men-were quieted and speeches were made by Organizer W. G. Burton advising the men to build up their union and not give up the cause. He pointed out that with better organization was oertain to come consideration from the company and that further petitions could be presented by the union at any time. Other talk along this line was listened to, but the meeting soon adjourned to allow the men to get to the barns and take out their cars, as the meeting had lasted so long that the early cars were late. Rumors are in circulation that the Port land Railway officials intend to punish the union by discharging the men who have been active in forming It and In trying to bring on a strike. Officials of the company will not discuss this phase of the situation, but say that statements to this effect have been given without authorization by the company. The an nouncement made by President Goode of the plans of the company to erect a club house for the employes, coming as It does immediately after the decision of the men not to strike, seems to indicate that the company will adopt a conciliatory policy, although not weakening In the least In its refusal to recognize the union. NOT A GOOD PROVIDER Husband Made Her Earn Says Mrs. Metzger. Living, According to the story told by Mabel Grace Metzger in Judge Gantenbein's court yesterday, William Metzger's ideas of motherhood are something new under the sun. She declared that when their baby was a year old, Metzger informed her that she should work and earn her own living because it was a mother's duty to support her children. And Mrs. Metzger taught school in- order to prac tice what her husband preached. The Metzgers were married at the home of the bride's parents August 7 1S98. All was just as happy as could be for a time, but when the husband assumed complete control of the family's coffers, clouds be gan, to appear. The wife declares that her husband would not give her needed funds. Informing her that she could work and earn her own money. She taught school for a time, and then thought she would be in a position to command a higher salary If she could attend a normal institute for a time. Not having the needed cash, she testi fied that she asKed her husband to con tribute; he is said to have told her that he would do so If she would promise to teach the coming year and pay him back in full. Metzger is a student at the State University. Mrs. Metzger was allowed the divorce asked for, the custody of her year-old daughter and $10 a month alimony. After having been abused and mis treated for two score years, Johanna Kay was granted a divorce from Hans Kay. The couple was married at Christiana, Norway, during 1865, and Mrs Kay de clares that her husband began to abuse her one year after they were wedded. She said he drank heavily, and when in toxicated would beat and assault his wife. On July 1, he is said to have knocked her against a stove by striking her in the face with a pitcher. She then sued for a divorce. Viola Bailey was granted a legal sep aration from Frank E. Bailey, it having been proved that he had committed a statutory crime. The Baileys were mar ried in Minneapolis. Minn., January 1, 3903. A 2-year-old son was awarded to his mother. Mrs. A. M. Smith would not live with Henry O. Smith, so the latter secured a divorce yesterday. The couple was mar ried at Vancouver, Wash., November 29, 1902, and Mrs. Smith is said to have left her husband during April. 1905, He de clares that he had often asked her to return, but she refused. BOTH SIDES ARE PLEASED. Judge Frazer Decides Maegly Junc tion Railroad Dispute. Judge Frazer yesterday decided the Maegly Junction crossing dispute that has been a bone of contention between the Hill and Harriman railway construction forces since last December. And. strange as It may seem, the decision pleases both parties, each claiming that a victory has been won by their company. As Judge Frazer found that there is a difference of 10. SI feet between the surveys made by the two roads, while a space of 22 feet is needed to allow for the crossing of trains, the court held that the Portland & Seattle Railway must raise its grade .seven feet while the O. R. & N. must lower its tracks 3.61 feet. As the O. R. & N. also sued for the con demnation of a right of way across prop erty owned by the Portland & Seattle, the Jurist decided that the Harriman com pany should pay 5200 for the land used for trackage and $3300 damages. The O. R. & N.. which was the plaintiff in the suit decided, ie given only a strip 32 feet wide across the defendant's property, it having sued for a 100-foot tract. This lawsuit is said to be the result of the Harriman forces trying to block Hill's entrance to Portland. It was al leged during the trial that the O. R. & N. Co. did not make a survey of its pro posed branch to Troutdale. which passes Maegly Junction, until it had learned that the line of the Portland. & Seattle was to cross along this route. But while this statement was made several times during the trial, it was stoutly contended by W. "W. Cotton and Arthur C. Spencer, attor neys for the O. R. & N. Co., that the Troutdale line was proposed in good faith by the Harriman interests in order to im prove local railway transportation. When asked what he thought of the decision, Charles H. Carey, local counsel for the Hill interests, said: "If the O. R. & N. people had made us the same proposition that the court has found, we would gladly have accepted it. We tried to get thenvto lower their track and share the expense, but they would not. We have gained eur point.' Arthur C. Spencer, assistant general counsel for the O. R. & N., said: "We have gained a big victory, and do not intend to appeal the case." This is the first time that a crossing grade dispute question has come betfore an Oregon court. The law provides tkat a commission of three be appointed toiass on a dispute of this sort, but the attor neys for both of the warring railroads decided to leave the matter to Judge Fra zer. He declared from the bench, before announcing his decision, that he feared that it would not suit either party. BAND CONCERT ON PLAZA Crowd of 2000 Hears Programme by City Musicians. Fully 200) people assembled in the pleas ant Chapman Square Park (the Flaza) last evening listening to the City Park Band discourse sweet strains of mueic. There was a constant stream of humanity pouring In and out of the park, and the porches for several blocks in all directions were crowded with listeners. The City Park Band consists of about 35 pieces, and under the able leadership of Charles L,. Brown, A. De Caprio and Wil lis E McElroy as directors, the band fur nishes high-class musical entertainment for Portland's populace five times a week in the various city parks. $10.10 VANCOUVER, B. C, Via the Great Northern Route. Trains leave Portland 8:30 A. M. and 11:45 P. M.. making direct connection at Seattle Union Depot with Great Northern fast trains for Vancouver. B. C. and in termediate points. For tickets and sleeping-car reservations call on H. Dickson, C. P. and T. a.. 122 Third street. FAR COMMISSION WINDS UP AFFAIRS State Board of the Lewis and Clark Exposition Holds Last Meeting. FINAL REPORTS RENDERED Resolutions Passed Charging the Corporation With Failure to Fulfill Obligations Regard ing Memorial Building. Reports of President Jefferson Myers and Secretary Edmond C. Glltner. of the State Commission of the Lewis and Clark Exposition, were read at the final meeting of that body last evening. The meeting practically wound up the business part of the great Fair, as far as the State Commission is concerned. President My ers" report will be filed with Governor George E. Chamberlain today. It is a lengthy affair and covers details of the Exposition from beginning to end. The commission adopted resolutions to the effect that the Lewis and Clark Cor poration, in the matter of co-operation toward t he erection of the Lewis and Clark Memorial building, assumed obliga tions wh ?n it accepted the aid of the state that have no: been fulfilled, and that the commission was ready to undertake its part in the construction of the building. In his report President Myers states that the commission was Indebted to a large number of individuals, companies and organizations for their hearty co operation and assistance while preparing for the Exposition and during its exist ence. Among those who are mentioned are the following: George E. Chamber lain, Governor of Oregon; J. C. Ainsworth, president of the United States National Bank; D. R. Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition; Thomas H. Carter, president of the National Com mission of the Louisiana Purchase Expo sition ; George W. McBride, member of the National Commission ; Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, member of the National Commission; Mrs. George W. McBride, Mrs. W. H. Wehrung. William M. Geddes, custodian of the Government building; Hon. H. W. Scott, the various state offi cials, officers and men of the Centennial Guards, officers and men of the Portland Fire Department, labor organizations of the state and city, the street railroad em ployes, the press in general, and the citi zens of Portland and the State of Oregon. Management of Exposition. With regard to the management of the Exposition. President Myers has the fol lowing to say in his report: The management of the Exposition Jointly by the state and corporation was, to a cer tain extent, quite satisfactory, but with the exception that it became difficult at times to determine just what was intended by the provisions of the act creating this com mission; and I might suggest that It Is a matter of considerable Importance that an act of this kind should be so drawn that no difficulty may be had In determining Just what the language Intends. I believe the principle of the authorization of the Expo sition by the state is the right one. In such case the people of the state feel a certain re sponsibility and public sentiment will pre vent any unreasonable conditions. There has never been a complaint received by me or ;any member or officer of the commis sion from any visitor criticising the people of Oregon In the management of the Expo sition as to overcharges or any other un reasonable matter. Fair's Debt to Railroads. Regarding the railroad and steamship companies, which took an active part in the Exposition, the president's report has this to say : This commission Is under many obliga tions toward the officers of the railroad and steamship lines of our state. The saving m freight and passenger fares which were do nated by them to the commission will ex ceed ?6000. A. L. Craig, of the O. R. & N. Co. and the Southern Pacific lines of Ore gon, and A. D. Charlton, of the Northern Pa cific lines In Portland, are entitled to spe cial mention for their assistance in obtain ing free passenger rates for the work within the state and 14 free tickets for the help, at St. Louis. R. B. Miller, of the freight de partment of the O. R. & X. Co., is entitled to special thanks for assistance in granting extremely low and many Tree freight rates for transportation of Oregon exhibits. To the general manager of the Harriman lines of Oregon, A. L. Mohler. E. E. Calvin, Mr. Worthington and J. P. O'Brien, we are un der special obligations for advice and assist ance at all times in the matter of transpor tation. To the Sumpter Valley Railroad, Co lumbia Southern Railway, Coos Bay & East ern Railroad. Corvallis & Eastern. Astoria & Columbia River Railroad and tne O. W. P. & R. R. Co. we are under special obligations for the service rendered free to the state In passenger and freight transportation, and to many other steamboat lines and various other public carriers we are under obligation, and I might state that no request was ever made in "behalf of the state from any of the public carriers within our state but what it has been granted without the least trouble or annoyance or delay In any way. The woifderful results attained by this Ex position in every department were occasioned by that true principle of patriotism which determined the people of our state in every capacity to make it grand success, and hence the succeaa of Is Lewis and Clark Exposition Is due to the conduct of no man or set of men and officials, but solely to the loyalty of the people of Oregon and the Northwest States, who were ever ready to back up their officials In everything pos sible to arrive at this end. Benefits Derived From Fair. In conclusion. President Myers' report deals with the great benefits derived by the people of Oregon as a result of the Exposition, the value of good exhibits, publications for advertising purposes and the profits participated in by the .state as a result of the Fair. The parts of the report 'covering these details are as fol lows: Tin effect of the Lewis and Clark Exposition cannot but be one of great value to the State of Orecon and to every Pacific Coast state. It brought to our Pacific shores over 135.000 people from east of the Missouri River during the year 1905. The acquaintances formed by visitors and the knowledge gained through these expositions makes them among the greatest schools of progress that are now de veloping this country. There seems to be no limit to this method of exploitation, and I doubt If a more effective one could be had. I might suggest that it certainly appears that no exposition should ever expend the vast sum of money necessary for its con struction without procuring title to the land upon which It is built, and that all buildings and equipments should be constructed on such a substantial ba?ls that they might be used at the close of the exposition for such public purposes as would render most benefit to the people of the particular city or state wherein It Is held. I do not believe that as much good Is ob tained directly from a good collection of ex hibits as there is from the direct intercourse and acquaintanceship of the various persons visiting these expositions, and I do not suggest an extremely large exhibit from a state at an exposition, but that the most attractive and ineresting of what is possessed be put forward. There is no doubt the benefit which accrues through the exhibitor who Is lucky enough to receive an award for his products, for this has a tendency to Increase his en thusiasm and stimulate him to do better, and therefore Is apt to Improve methods Id his community. I do not advocate extravagant appropriations, but by all means provide a suitable entertainment fund and enough for other incidentals necessary to place your state on a par with others, that It may receive proper consideration for Its expenditure In the various departments. The matter of publications Is one of great importance, as much money is being spent In a wasteful manner ard for material which does no good. After Investigation at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1 am of the opinion that an advertising publication should consist of a limited number of essential facts that cannot be disputed, well illustrated, not over 65 pages; in length, and of a sise that can easily be carried In the pocket. I found that large books as a rule arc not carried far from the place where they are obtained, but become a burden and are cast aside, while the smaller ones are usually carried home If made reasonably attractive. More money Ut wasted by states in this item than for any thing else for which appropriations are used. No Dividend for State. At the close of the Exposition the commis sion made a written demand on the proper officials of the corporation for an accounting and 1 ts sha re of tho profi tm I n proportion to the capital Invested in the Hocpoaltion. ThMi officials refused to comply, und the matter was referred to the Attorney-General of the state, who decided that the legal right of the state to such accounting and 'participation was In doubt under the act. While 1 would not contend that the state can oollet thU. I am quite certain that If such question ha4 arisen at the lime of the enactment of the law a definite provision would havn ht nmi to that effect. The prlnoUr is right und established at th Chicago rxpovitloii, uml i think that the titato of Oregon huM have received Its part of the profit from tie Lswlff and Clark Exposition In proportion to III pendi lures. MURDERED 0N THE TRAIL Two Emigrants lYom OfOftfn An Killed by Tramps In Wvomtiitf. CHEYENNE, Wyo., July 20. Th mystery of the finding of two dt'rld wagons, blood-stamed and bullot-rld-dled, and the mangled remains of a man and a boy, has been partially cleared by the Identification of tho vic tims as Archie Irvine, of Corftos, Okla., and his son Thomas. They were rela tives of Cheyenne people,.who hnd been expecting them here from Baker City, Or. The murders, it is believed, were committed by tramps, who killed the father first, and when the son returned over the trail seeking him, killed him also, taking one wagon to Hanna, Wyo., near which place it was deserted. The last heard of the Irvines alive was at Point of Rocks, west of Raw lins, Wyo. The finding of a quantity of woman's clothing in the wagon is explained by the fact that Mrs. Irvine was a consumptive and the trip by wagon was being made for her benefit. Shortly before the murders she left the party and went by train to Okla homa, where she now is. Although both corpses, the faces of which were blown away to prevent identification, were found but a few days .go, the murders were probably committed a month or more ago, and there is now no clew by which to trace the mur derers. LEFT BAKER CITY IX APRIL Victims of Wyoming Tragedy Brief "Residents of Oregon. BAKER CITY, Or., July 20. Archie Ir vine came here from Oklahoma last Octo ber. His wife could not stand the cli mate and returned to Oklahoma last Christmas. She got worse and Irvine and his son Thomas left here April 9 to re turn overland by wagon and team to their ranch near Chester. Ok., where the wife is. That was the last heard of them here. Irvine was a farmer and miner. His first wife, Mrs. Scott, Is a waitress in a restaurant here now. DUNSMUIR CASE IS HEARD Appeal Taken Under Advisement by Privy Council at London. LONDON, July 20. The judicial com mittee of the Privy Council has concluded its hearing of the appeals of Dunsmuir vs. Dunsmuir and Hopper vs. Dunsmuir against the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada. Judgment was reserved. The appeals to the Privy Council are the re sult of the suit of Edna "Wallace Hopper to break the will of the late Alexander Dunsmuir, her stepfather, in which his brother, James Dunsmuir, ex-Premier of British Columbia, was the principal leg atee. The suit is based on the allegation that James Dunsmuir unduly influenced his brother to procure the latter's fortune for himself, ignoring the rights of other rela tives. i..e defendant's mother joined in the attempt to upset the will. " r 4fT The emblem in cigars is Shield. cents. MODEL CLUB FOR STREET- Company to Provide Place of Recreation for Its Employes. NO EXPENSE TO THE MEN (.niiirirrn May Be Located in Office IliillilliiK to Be Erected by Port land Traction, Light & Power Company. Carmen and electricians in the employ of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company are to have a club for their use while off duty that will be a model of its kind. Rooms affording all the com forts of a llrst-clasd club will be fitted up at the expense of the company and will be turned over to the employes. A meeting between the officials of the company and a committee of employes will soon be held to confer regarding a location. Ultimately the club will find a home in the office building that the company proposes to erect for ail purposes of the corporation within the next two years. Until this structure is completed, tem porary clubrooms will be secured for the crmfort of the men. The announcement of the intention of the company to provide such quarters for its men was made yesterday by Pres ident H, W. Goode. The matter has been under consideration for some time and it has now reached such a stage that a definite statement can be made. "While in the East last month, the mat ter was taken up with Eastern directors of the company by Vice-President Fuller and myself." said President Goode, "and it was decided to arrange for a clubhouse or rooms for the use of all the men em ployed by the company. The scheme was not fully developed while we were In the East, but we have been working on the plans since that time and the inten tion is to find a suitable location and go ahead with the project at once. "This sort of thing is common in the larger cities of the country for the use of the employes of the railroad com panies and is very popular with the men. Until the traction and power interests of the city were merged, such a project was hardly feasible, but now that they have been brought under one head, a home will be provided for all the em ployes of the allied corporations. The idea is to give the men reading rooms, a gymnasium, bowling alleys, bathrooms provided with both tub and shower baths, and in fact everything in the way of con veniences that goes with a modern club of this type. There will also be a large meeting room, capable of seating the en tire membership, which is expected to be 1000 or more "We desire to' find a location as nearly central as possible so as to make the rooms easily acccessible to the men from both sides of the river. It is possible we may take up temporary quarters for the first year or two until some final decision is reached in regard to the new building the company proposes to erect for all office purposes, including quarters for the club." The social features of the proposed club will be important in the scheme now being developed by the company. In other cities where similar organizations have been formed, the men give frequent entertainments of various kinds. Stag parties and smokers, as well as parties which are attended by the wives and women friends of the men, are frequent. There is also a lecture course in the plan which will provide frequent lectures by eminent engineers from the East, as well as regular lectures by engineers of the company, the idea being to acquaint the men fully with the apparatus with which they work and to give practical technical instruction in details. Mechanics, track 1 of quality the UNITED MEN iiiJiTrn w m ib wim b a m a i m flillli-Ii m llllliil m -LIIIIIIIW. -Mil" T TNCLE SAM'S way is good enough for us. Our advertised brands of cigars are made for us, and for no one else. Orders for our own brands are placed with the manufacturers as government contracts are placed according to iron-clad specifications guaranteeing uniform quality. To get it, the production is followed step by step from the selec tion of the raw material in Havana to the packing of the cigars as closely as government experts do the building of a battleship in Cramp s yard. We accept nothing that is not up to specifications. This is our guarantee of uniformity. A cigar that comes to us on this plan is The CAPT. MARRYAT CIGAR (INVINCIBLE SIZE) Four for 25 cents. $1.50 a box of Twenty-five. This cigar is filled with pure Havana tobacco, wrapped with best Sumatra hand rolled. See if you have ever bought elsewhere the equal of this cigar for less than 10 It can t be sold tor less than that UNITED CIGAR STORES COMPANY 147 Third St. building, the manufacture of motors and dynamos and all electrical apparatus will be taught the men who are anxious to Increase their technical knowledge. The quarters of the proposed club will be fitted up in a modern and comfortable way with the best appointments at the expense of the company. The men will be invited to use the club during the hours when they are off duty, either day or night, and in addition the men will have a meeting place whenever desired. The reading rooms of the club will pro vide everything in the way of books and periodicals and publications supplying me chanical and technical information will have the place of prominence. President Goode stated the company will soon ask the employes to appoint a committee to confer with the officials regarding the location of the club. BOOM ROCHE FOR PRESIDENT Big Delegation to Attend Conven tion of Passenger Agents. On account of the fact that M. J. Roche, traveling passenger agent for the Denver & Rio Grande, and one of the most pop ular railroaders in. the Northwest, Is a candidate for presidency of the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents, a large delegation of railroad men will go from Portland and other North western cities to the annual convention to help elect Mr. Roche. Traveling pas senger agents will meet at French Lick and West Baden Springs, Indiana, early in October, and already preparations are. under way for the journey. There will be at least two special Pull 'man cars from Portland and the Sound, in which Oregonians will be largely rep resented. Perhaps more interest is being taken locally in the coming session than in any former convetion, largely because Mr. Roche will undoubtedly be elected. Another reason for a arge attendance from the Northwest is the fact that last year's convention was held in Portland and the members of the association did splendid work in adding to the attendance at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Port landers then recognized as never before the value of the organization in adver tising a section of the country, and they appreciated the good work done for Port land and the Northwest. When the time comes for the conven tion, there is likely to be a large addition to the present list of passenger traffic men who will go from this territory. Those who have already announced they will make the trip are: W. C. McBride. general agent for the Denver & Rio Grande, and wife; J. W. Casey, traveling passenger agent for the St. Paul, and wife; M. J. Roche, traveling passenger agent for the Denver & Rio Grande; J. H. O'Neill, traveling passenger agent fox the O. R. & N.; B. H. Trumbull, commer cial agent for the Illinois Central, and wife; Tom Richardson, manager of the Commercial Club, and wife; R. V. Holder, general agent for the Northwestern; all of Portland; J. Ross Nagel, traveling pas senger agent for the O. R. & N.. Seattle, and wife; H. C. Munson, city passenger agent for the O. R. & N. at Spokane; H. M. MacGregor, traveling passenger agent for the O. R. & N. at San Francisco; and Frank W. Parker, general agent for the Northwestern at Seattle. M. J. Roche Is now vice-president of the association, and his friends declare that he will win out in a walk when his name is presented to the convention. Portlanders are confident of bringing home the presidency with them, and this will probably mean that next year's ses sion of the convention will be held on this Coast. TOURISTS WIUj ARRIVE TODAY Marstens-McManus Party of Educa tors to Pay Portland Visit. Three special Pullman cars, bringing the Marstens-McManus party, will arrive this morning from California over the Southern Pacific and will leave for Se attle by the Northern Pacific today, aft er spending a short time in Portland. This party contains many leading educa tors from the East, who intended visit ing the National Educational Association convention in California, but which was called off because of the earthquake. The members of the party decided to visit the Coast, anyway, on a pleasure trip. The Cuthbert tourist party, of over 100 people, will reach Portland this morning and after spending a short time here, will leave for the Sound. The excursion is made up of Canadian and Eastern peo- CWe think of you tomor rnw. whpn ive wait nn row, you today. except in UNI 1 hAJ UUAK 3 1 UrvCO. 301 Washington St., N. W. Cor, Fifth. TORTURED BY ITCHING ECZEMA Suffered Tremendous Itching Over Whole Body -Scratched Until Bled -Worse at Night, With Soreness and Excruciating Pains j A Western Lady's WONDERFUL CURE BY CUTICURA REMEDIES "Last year at this time I suffered with a tremendous itching on my back, which grew worse and worse, un til it spread over the whole body, and only my face and hands were free. For four months or so I suffered tha torments of the damned, and I had to scratch, scratch, scratch, until I bled. At night when I went to bed things got worse, and I had at times to get up and scratch my body all over, until -1 was as sore as could be, and until I suffered excruciating pains. I did not know what it was, and resorted to a Dumber of blood purifiers, using at times also Cuticura Soap. They told me then that I was suffering from eczema. Then I made up my mind that I would also use Cuticura Oint ment and Cuticura Resolvent. I used them according to instructions, and very soon indeed I was greatly relieved. I continued until well, and now I am ready to recommend theCuticura Rem edies to any one who suffers as did yout obedient servant. Mrs. Mary Metzger, Sweetwater, Okla., June 28, 1905." T Humors, Eczemas, and I tellings Cured by Cuticura The agonizing itching and burning of the skin, as in eczema; the frightful scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair and crusting of scalp, as in scalled head all demand a remedy of almost superhuman virtues to successfully cope with them. That Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills are such stands proven beyond all doubt. Sold throughout the world. Cuticura Soap, He. Oint ment, 40c. Keeolrent, S0c. (In form of Chocolate Coated Fllla, 15c. per rial of 00), raaj be had of all druefttiti. A ingle art often cure. Totter Drug and Chem. Corp., Sol Propi.. Borton, Maae. mr Mailed Free. " Finer to Cure Bab- Ilumora." pie of leisure, who are out this sight-seeing. OLD MAN'S BIG WINDFALL Lort $200,000 by Seattle Brother's Death Story Not Confirmed. MINNEAPOLIS, July 20. Al Hauken boch, an aged sign-painter, received a telegram today Informing him that he was heir to nearly $200,000. His brother, who died in Seattle several days ago, left a fortune of nearly Jl.000,000 to be divided among tho four remaining brothers, one of whom is the Minneapolis sign-painter. Haukenboch left today for the Coast. SEATTLE. July 20. Nothing is known here of any wealthy decedent named Haukenboch. In neither the records of the Health Office, which show all deaths, nor in the Probate Court records, is there any trace of a Haukenboch estate. Endeavor Society Moid- Election. CASTLE ROCK, Wash.. July 20. (Spe cial.) The Union Christian Endeavor So ciety held its semi-annual election of offi cers yesterday at the Presbyterian Church. Miss Erma Ives was elected president, W. L. Pauly vice-president. Miss Helen Reynolds secretary, Ralph Freldenburg treasurer, and Miss Ann TJykeman corresponding secretary. Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes Welcome Murine Eye Remedy. It soothes. It cures. 1 i if 1 fill I I I I l if b m 1 1 1 1 1