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T1TE 3I0RMXG OREGOXIAX, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1907. 13 TENTION DRAWN AT TOO.R.&N.SURPLUS State Railroad Commission Mdy Investigate High Finance. PROBE HARRIMAN MELON Mystery Surrounds Disappearance of $20,000,000 in Profits Ac cumulated by the Road Dur ing the Past Six Years. Should Harrtman's O. R. & K. melon come under the probe of the Oregon Rail road Commission, as that body is said to contemplate treating It, or under the probe of the Inter-state Commerce Com mission, interesting Information may be elicited about what has become of $30, 000.000 surplus of., the railroad, accum ulated In the last six years, over and aoove operating expenses, betterments, interest on bonds and four per cent dividends on preferred stock. This surplus ia supposed to have been spent on other railroads, not in Oregon. Meanwhile this state has been waiting for construction of new lines, and has not got them. Transportation charges on the O. R. & N. have been kept up high enough to yield an average of more than $3,000,000 annually, above what the railroad expended for operation, and yielded for dividends. Evidently the profits of the O. R. & N. have been used in other states, thus bear ing out the report made last Wednesday to the Inter-state Commerce Commission by members of its legal counsel Frank B. Kellogg and Charles A. Severance de claring that the profits of the great rail roads of the far West are used to buy a"hd control railroads in the East, in stead of to build more roads for de velopment of' the West. Tax Commission's Figures. From statistics of the late State Tax Commission, of Oregon, and of the State Railroad Commission, the figures having been submitted by the O. R. & N. under oath, the current assets include beside $425,506 cash on hand for 190. $R.29 loans and bills receivable, $173,232 due from agents and officers and $;!X1,&06 sundry assets, the sum of $20,022,800 "due from other companies and individuals." This item has grown in eight years as follows: lSOfl $ 2.13,1 7 Ifwo ixa.ano 10O1 l.SM.TAS llln-J 5,."'J0.51 inn.i 9.43i',i:!i 10O4 12.84rVJS3 1 BUS 17,48.btil 1906 20,448,641 Under the item "current liabilities" is the following "profit and loes (surplus)" account: limn ini . . . . lnoa. ... 1 :(:; I04 IIV'S iao $ 1.7R4.220 4.4K,2fi3 .45.1.172 B.070.819 12,7V.tSl .- 5,74:t.SY0 Jlt.3-.'5,13 20.OB2.l-l Wherever this surplus money of the O. R. & N. is used, it is natural to expect It to be earning interest for the O. R. &. N. This revenue appears in the item "gross income from interest on loans. Investments or rentals." the total of which last year was $783,000. The revenue from interest on loans and bonds, held as investment, is given as $H4.340 last year and has varied but a few thousand dollars from that figure in the. last eight years: the revenue "from other sources" has been as follows: l'too s 77.137 1S01 2-ji 1nj 123.824 1B08 2S8.HC5 1!W t.. fj.'.,l49 innr r.4,o!4 1906 732.5S3 Interest on O. R. & X. Loans. It thus appears that the "revenue from other sources" has grown very large. Apparently it consists in great part of interest on loaned money of the O. R. & X., the money having been earned above operating expenses, interest on debt and four per cent dividend on $11,000,000 pre ferred stock. The total gross income of the O. R. & N.. the operation expenses, and other charges, and the annual surplus . after deduction of $440,000 annual dividends being four per cent on $11,000,000 preferred stock have been as follows: Expenses and Tear All Income. Charges. Surplus. IKflU $2.949, 7S1 $1.2U.r.S $1,212,826 1900 4.793.8S3 1.8.M.S40 2.702.04 tani s.:se.7" i.r20.87i i.9.9o 19(12 4..V1B.201 1.478.734 2.H17.4B7 I SHIS r.37.47 1.33.M3K S.B01.342 1904 ft.173.03n 1.MH1.150 3.1I71.SS9 IfWir ft.914..Vt , l.K93.2fi 3.51,272 1110 . . . 6.853,030, 1.258.3SI 5,157,152 The figures are said to be. drawing the attention of the Oregon Railroad Com mission, whose members are curious to know what has become of the surplus. Not that the Commission might force the O. R. & N. to use that money lor building new railroads; the money of course is in the hands of Harrlman to do with as he pleases. But if money is to be collected from the public indefi nitely, as during the last six years, there Is ground for the contention that trans portation charges are too high and that iower rates would afford legitimate earn ings for the road. DAILY . CITY STATISTICS e- Births. MSTER At Woodlawn, May 8, to the wife of Clarence L.iter, a son. prWTtER At 371 Nineteenth street North. May 14. to the wife of Peter Fduger, a daughter. TAYLOR At 148 Sixteenth street North, May 12. to the wife of Arthur C. Taylor, a son. Deaths. H AM ANN At 1S1 Fremont street. May 14. Theodore Hamann. a native of Germany, aged 58 years, 9 months and 13 days. JARSHOW At St. Vincent- Hospital, May 14. Hina .larshow,. aged 38 years. JOHNSON At St. Vincent's Hospital, Maj Ifi. Erik Johnson, a native of Sweden, aged 65 years. t.OCNDT At 2BS Front etreet, May 18. George J. 1 I.oundy, an Infant. I..ITTL.E At 428 Seventh etreet. May 15. Mrs. Margie w. Little, a native of Penn sylvania, aged 63 years, 1 month and 2S days. NEt'MAN At Holey. May 15, Nelson C. Xeuman, a native of Ohio, aged 49 years. 6 month- Remains taken to Jefferson for In terment. POPPLETON At 573 Third street. May 15. Edgar Poppleton, aged 74 years, 10 months and 18 days. SHUTS At St. Vincent's Hospital. May IT, Mrs. F. L.. Shuts, a native of Wisconsin, e.ged 88 years. LUE At 85 Fourth street. May 13, L-ue Hang, a native of China, aged 50 years. WHITMOBB At Imperial Hotel, May 17. Mrs. Mary V. Whltmore, a native of Ver mont, aged 74 years. S months and 18 days. Remains taken to Fomeroy, Wash., for in terment. Building Permits, H. W. LEMCKB & CO.-r-Ons-etory frame office. Councfl Crest; l.n. A. J. HALEY Two-story frame dwelling, East Thirteenth street, between Maxson and Lyon; 12O0. CONRAD REINECKE Two-story frame dwelling. Tacoma street, between East Thirteenth and East Fifteenth; S170O. LEWIS JONES One and one-half -story frame dwelling. Commercial and Blandlna streets; $1800. - M. KUTNER Repair dwelling. First and Lane streets; $150. A. LAWSOM Two-story frame dwelling. East Ninth street, between Broadway and Schuyler; $2000. W. W. WILLIAMS Repair dwelling. Con gress street, between Alberta and Humboldt: $700. GEORGE A. THOMAS Two-story frsme dwelling, Verna street, near Harrison; $2000. MRS. JAMES TAMBLING One-story frame dwelling. Missouri street, between East Nineteenth and East Twenty-first; J200. CHURCH LET BROS. One and ona-half-story barn. East Main street, between East Eighth and East Ninth: $200. RUSSELL &. BLTTH Repair basement. Fifth street, between Ankeny and Pine; $250. PETE SMITH Two-story frame dwell ing. Fourteenth street, between Shaver and Mason; $1900. Marriage License. - BROWN-RATNER A. J. Brown, 38, City; Loui'a Rayner, 36. city. GRUTOE-CO.VNOR-Fred S. Grutge. 20. Woodstock; Edith E. Connor. 19. city. FULLEN-MARTIN Wlnfleld Scott Fullen, 31, city; Valina B. Martin. 24. city. Jfew Corporations. I'KRl'H PATENTS COM PANT. Portland, capital stock $250,000; incorporators: A. A. Unruli, J. M. Crook. O. M. Hofsteater. E. A. Knotts and M. O. Wllklns. NORTHWESTERN BLOW FIPE COM PANY. Portlsnd. capital stock $75,000; In- PRIZES ARE GIVEN Judges at Kennel Club Bench Show Complete Task. LUCKY OWNERS REJOICE Dr. George B. Story's Bullterrier, Willamette Defender, Carries Ofr the President's Cup for the Best Dog in the Show. The judging; at the annual bench show of the Portland Kennel Club was finished last night and gnany owners of fine dogs were made happy. The president's cup, given by Dr. J. C. Zan, for the best dog 1n the show, was awarded to Dr. George B. Story's bull WINS SEVEN CUPS; THREE FIRSTS AND TWO SPECIAL PRIZES FOR BEST DOG IN THE SHOW a'.S. -' -r . -Mai:. vt . t If -w-: -''" - DIt. GEORGE B. STORY'S BULI- TBRRIER. "WILLAMETTE DEFENDER.'' ' corporators: H. K. Jseckel. A. J. Brown, Max A. Kir. INDEPENDENT CRACKER CO MP ANT. Portland, capital stocft $50,000; Incorpora tors: E. A. Fearing. A. I Veaxie and J- C Veazie. TAKES, BACK YERKES' NAME Mrs. Wilson Mizner Granted Divorce and Right to Remarry. NEW YORK, May 17. The Supreme Court today granted an interlocutory de cree of divorce to Mary Adelaide Misner from Wilson Mizner. The testimony is sealed, and the decree simply states it is granted by reason of the defendant's adul tery. Mrs. Mizner is permitted to re sume her former name of Mary Adelaide Yerkes, and she may remarry if she chooses. PERSONALMENTION. C. M. Levy, third vice president of the Northern Pacific, will reach Portland to day from the company's head offices at Tacoma. G. Dopp. a business man of Harrisburgr, Pa., has been visiting with his brother-in-law, F. R. Neale, of the East Side. Mr. Dopp visited The Dalles and all points of interest in Portland and is highly pleased with the Rose City. NEW YORK, May 17. (Special.) North western people at New York hojels: Portland Murray Hill: Mrs. S. B. Car roll. Park Avenue: O. Brun and wife. Herald Square: 3. C. Elliott. Spokane Astor: O. Van Hemert. St. An drew: Mrs. E. H. Morrison. Seattle Wellington: I. Cooper and wife. Holland: A. A. Devey. Westminster: J. Lennon and wife. Victoria: J. B. Bower. Radway's Ready Relief Instantly relieve colds, sore throat, bronchitis and all inflammations. terrier Willamette Defender. An oil painting from life, presented by L. F. Thibau, was also awarded this 6og. In addition to these " special" prizes, Willamette Defender . carried Off four firsts in the bull terrier class, took three of the cups offered for bull ter riers, took the C. F. Adams trophy for the best puppy bred in Oregon, the Irwin-Hodson trophy for the best puppy in the show and the F. O. Down ing cup for the best terrier of any breed in the show. Willamette Defen der is by Champion Edgecote Peer, out of General Custer's Belle, and was bred by Frank E. Watkins. Another dog that carried off honors was Mrs. C. W. Sharpies' cocker, Bu theda. This dog carried off the Spec tator trophy for the best cocker span iel bitch, other than black; the Journal special prize cup for the best bitch in the show and the Woodard Clarke & Co. trophy for the best dog owned, by a woman. In the English setter class, Ben Bogart's Handsome Dan won a ma jority of the prizes, taking three cups and three firsts. There was a good attendance at the show yesterday afternoon and evening, and, as- usual, the majority of the vis itors were women. The distribution of the cups will be held this evening, and speeches will be made by different members of the kennel club. The fol lowing awards were made yesterday: Mixed Special Frizes. Willamette Defender, bull terrier. Dr. George B. Story President's cup. presented by Dr. .1. C. Zan. for the best dos in the show; the oil painting, presented by I F. Thibau, for the best dog in the show; the F. O. Downing eup for the best terrier of any breed in the show; the C. F. Adams trophy for the best puppy bred In Oregon i the Irwin-Hodson trophy for the best puppy in the show. Butheda, cocker spaniel, Mrs. C. W. Sharpies, Seattle Journal cup for best bitch In show;. Woodard-Clarke trophy for best dog owned by a woman. Lima, Maltese terrier. Captain A. T. Tosler Liebes cup for best toy terrier. Empress Dowager, Japanese spaniel. Mrs. S. Williams Henry Kahn cup for best toy rpantel. Newbro's Herpicide More men nd women - have gotten positive results from -the use of NEWBRO'S HERPI . CIDE than from all other hair remedies com lined. Newbro's Herpicide is the original remedy that kills the dandruff germ. It eradicates dandruff, stops falling hair and permits a natural hair development by destroying the tiny vegetable growth (a germ or microbe) that causes hair destruction. Nature constantly struggles to supply life and vigor -to the hair, but the dandruff germ saps this vitality and strangles the life out of the hair. START RIGHT by Destroying THE CAUSE of Hair Loss With NEWBRO'S HERPICIDE Ixtraordinary Results Sometimes Follow Its Continued Use. . . .It Benefits a'Lady Scalp Specialist. , 2807 Archer Ave., Chicago, 111. "I am- sending you my photograph to show what' Newbro's Herpicide tias done for me. " "Since I first tried Herpicide upon my hair I have used it exclusively in giving scalp treatments to others, 'and I would not X think of trying to get along without it." (Signed) . MRS. ANNA CONNER. Indispensable Following Severe Illness, 1717 Tremont St., Denver, Colo. ' "I tras convalescent from a critical illness of pneumonia and my hair was left in a deplorable condition, falling out and break ing off, dry harsh and brittle. The scalp lacked nutrition and seemed dead. I used Herpicide according to directions with most ' beneficial results and attribute the restoration of my hair entirely to vour Herpicide. . I can conscientiously endorse it for doing all you claim, and it gives me great pleasure to recommend it." "(Signed) MRS. M. MEGRUE. " For regular toilet use, Newbro's Herpicide easily occupies first place. It is sold in practically every civilized country on the globe, and a single , trial will show why discriminating ones prefer it. Contains no sticky sub stance. It will not stain or dye the hair. It stops itching of the scalp almost instantly. . i TWO SIZES 50c and $1.00 AT DRUG STORES. Send 10c in stamps to , THE HERPICIDE CO., Dept. N, Detroit, Mich., for sample. Guaran teed tinder the Food and Drugs Act, June 20, 1906. Serial No. 915. ' f . - i J y i J . aawaas' MRS. ANNA CONNER. BE SURE YOU GET HERPICIDE TOR SALE AT ALL DRUGSTORES. APPLICATIONS AT PROMINENT BARBERSHOPS. CLASS PRIZES, fet. Bernards. . Glenwond Boose, ' William ' McDonald Jaeger Bros, cup for best St. Bernard la show. Great Dues. t.ier. Dr. J. C. Zan Cup presented by "A Fancier," for best Great Dane. Rueshin Wolfhounds. Valpes o' Valley Farm, Edgar Ames, Seattle Cup presented by Rasmussen Co. for best Russian wolfhound. f Foxhound. Minor, Mrs. H. W. Fries Cup presented by Knight Shoe Co. for best foxhound. Pointers. Mason's King. H. M. Pabst Cup present ed by J. W. Ladd for beat pointer dog. Chiquita, C. R. Powell Cup presented by Portland Hotel for best pointer bitch: also cup presented by I M. Starr for best point er puppy. Don Harold, A. C. Shute Cup presented by Frank Nau for best novice pointer; also cup presented by A. L. Finley for best pointer bred in Oregon. King ' Bee, Dr. G. E. BrUere Cup pre sented by Grand Theater for best pointer puppy .dog. F.nglish Setters. Handsome Dan. Ben Bogart Cup pre sented by J. C. Ainsworth for best setter dog; also cup presented by Rowe & Martin for best setter puppy; also cup presented by M. A. Gunst for best setter owned In Ore gon. Queen- Racket, J. B. Hubbard. Seattle Cup presented by G. L. Parker for best setter bitch: also cup presented by Moore Hotel 'Company for beat novice setter. Flirt, Mrs. Sadie Crowder Cup presented by A. C. Feldenheimer for best settet bred in Oregon. Gordon Setters. Freda T. Thomas Howe. Hillsboro Cup presented by Buttafrfleld Bros, for best Gordon aetter bitch. - Max A. W. F. Upmin Cup presented Py Metropolitan Printing Company for best Gordon setter dog. . Irish Setters. : . Whatt. E. B. Tongue. Hillsboro Cup pre.1 sented by Evening Telegram, for best Irish setter dog. Tennle, Arthur E. Velguth Cup presented by K. S. Ervln & Co., for best Irish setter bitch. ' Chesapeake Bay Dogs. Lady Teasle. Mrs. W. B. Marlln, Seattle Cup presented by R. H. Bryce for best Chesapeake Bay bitch. Cocker apaniets. Duke Royal, R. G- Gamewell, Bellingham Cup presented by I. Gevurts & Sons for best black cocker spaniel dog. Melba, Mrs. Jack Ormsby Cup presented bv "A Friend" for best black cocker spaniel bitch. , . Bud Zunts. Mrs. C. 'W. Sharpies Cup pre sented by Max Flelschner for best cocker spaniel dog, other than black. Butheda, Mrs. C. W. Sharpies Cup pre sented by The Spectator for best cocker spaniel bitch, other than black. Spider. Mrs. C. W. Sharpies. Seattle Cup presented by Otto Schumann for besi novice cocker spaniel: also cup presented by Ben Gadsby for best corker spaniel puppy. Red King. J. Wesley I.add Cup presented by Honeyman Hardware Company for best cocker spaniel owned in Oregon. lacnahunds. Rubin. F. Gouerllk, Vancouver, B. C. Cup presented by M. C. Mace for best dachshund ip show. Collie, Rough Coated. Gallant, .Arthur Murphy. Seattle Cup pre sented by Overbeck, Starr Cooke Company for best collie dog. Portland Duchess, Morrow tb Myers Cup presented by William Friedlander for bent collie bitch; also cup presented by W. B. Fechhelmer for best collie, other than sable and white; also cup presented by William Smith for best collie puppy bitch: also trophy presented hy Portland Gaa Company for best collie owned in Oregon. Srottle, Kdith Tidecomb Cup presented by George W. McMillan tor beat collie puppy dog. Shadeland Fancy, Ff W. Fleck Cup pre ssnted by C. D. Nairn; bred by him, donor not to compete. Bulldogs. Ransom's Folly, William Mattheson, Seat tle Cup presented by W. F. Lipman for best bulldog lp show. Airedale Terriers. Admiral Togo. J. J. Dalrymple, Salem Cup presented by H. I Corbett fur best Airedale terrier dog; also cup presented by L. C. Henrlcksen for best Airedale terrier owned In Oregon. Hlghgate Kitty II, Mrs. c. B. Holmes, Crofton, B. C Cup for best Airedale ter rier bitch; also cup presented by G. Helt kemper Co. for best novice Airesdale terrier. Bull Terriecs. Willamette Defender, Dr. George B. Story Cup presented by Welnhard Brewing Company for best bull terrier dog: also cup presented by Frank E. Watkins for best bHl terrier puppy; also cup presented by Hamilton Corbett for best bull terrier owned in Oregon. Spot. E. Fenwlck Cup presented by F. H. Fleming for beat bull terrier bitch. Boston Terriers. Champion Sportsman, E. T. Chase Cup presented by W. Bruess for best Boston terrier dog; also cup presented by the louvre for best - Boston terrier owned In Oregon. Betsy, Dr. J. C. Zan Cup presented by Ira F. Powers for best Boston terrier bitch; also cup presented by the M- J. Jones Mark et for the beat novice Boston terrier; also cup presented by F. J. Raley for best Boa ton terrier puppy: also cup presented by M. L. Kline for best Boston terrier bred In Oregon. Fox Terriers. Smooth. Multnomah Blue. W. B. Fechhelmer Cup presented by the Portland Railway, Llnhi. & Power Company for best fox terrier dog: also cup presented by J. N.' Teal for best fox terrier owned In Oregon. Multnomah Dark Gold, W. B. Feh. helmer Cup presented by W. O. Van Schuyver Tor best fox terrier bitch: also cup presented by W. B. Honeyman for best novice fox terrier. . I-'ox Terriers, Wire. Wepo Chinook. O. P. LrfiFarge, Seattle. Cup presented by O. B. Stubbs, for best wire-haired fox terrier. Irish Terriers. Boy. . William OUard, Tacoma Cup pre sented hy F. W. Baltea & CO. for best Irish terrier dog. Brlnscall Droleen,' William Ollard. Ta coma Cup presented by Thomas C. Devlir for best Irish terrier bitch. EndolltTe Agate. C. F. Adams Trophy presented by H. M. Pabst for best Irish terrier owned in Oregon. Miscellaneous Dogs. Gialmuck (Mallmutel, K. Honeyman Trophy presented by F. A. Nltchy for best dog or bitch In the miscellaneous class. Japan to Aid France in War. ST. PETERSBURG, May 17. The Paris correspondent of the Russ, in a dispatch published today, announced that he had information from authentic sources to the effect that the Franco Japanese treaty will contain conditions ap plying to the eventuality of a Euro pean war and binding- Japan to place at the disposal of France 300,000 men, while the British will lend a contin gent of 100,000 to 150.000 men. Great Britain and France, It ia added, not only guarantee the Inviolability of Japanese territory, but also engags to float several loans. The statements made are received with Incredulity In diplomatic circles here. Forest Fire Dies Out. ALBANY, Or., May 17. (Special.) The first forest fire of the season was re ported yesterday a short distance east or Mill City. It was a small fire and died out without doing material damage. TERRACE PARK "PORTLAND'S most beautiful and best new residence section justly deserves the great popularity it has attain ed. If you have not seen this magnificent addi tion, go out today. Spe cial Free Street Car Sun day. See Sunday papers. The Spanton Co. 270 STARK ST. i Opp. Chamber of Commerce, Your Money TERRACE PARK T S IN the direct path of Portland's great eastward growth. Just as well buy where your money will soon treble. You are entitled to the best your money will buy. Special Free Street Car Sunday. See Sunday papers. The Spanton Co. XT STARK ST. Opp. Chamber of Commerce. WillTreble TERRACE PARK A LREADY has every convenience of the older settled sections. The city, cars, schools, churches and stores are at the very door of this "blue ribbon" section. Go out and see. Special Free Street Car Sunday. See Sunday papers. The Spanton Co. 270 STARK ST. Opp. Chamber of Commerce. PHONES! BOMB A 2S2S JHAI.V 2S28 "TERRACE PARK," TABOR 185.