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THE . MOBNIXG . OKEG03HAN, ' SATURDAY, DECEMBER -21, 1907. PUN TO SIP LAi 10 Bill in Congress to Allow Rail roads Privilege. BRING HOLDINGS TOGETHER Colorado Congressman Proposes to Give Owners of Grants Right to Trad Odd-Numbered Sections for Even, With Restrictions. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Dec 30. Land-grant railroads will bs very quick to support a hill introduced in Congress by Representative Bonynge, of Colorado, which permits such railroads and tiheir assigns to exchange certain of their odd-section lands for the intervening even sections, in order to make their hold ings compact. The bill is loosely drawn, though probably not intentionally so. In ,its present form it would prove a great boon to the railroads and to those who have purchased any considerable quantity of railroad lands. ' In brief, the bill provides that any cor poration or individual holding title to more than one odd-numbered section of public land, through a grant "from Con gress, may exchange any part of such land fo ran equal area of vacant Gov ernment land provided the exchange is confined to townships in whioh said indi vidual or corporation may hold odd-numbered sections. The bill stipulates that mineral lands, and lands ot which any rights shall have accrued under the publlo land laws, or which have been reserved for any public purpose, shall not be sub ject to this right of exchange. Where the lands sought in exohange are more valu able than the lands proposed to be con veyed back to the Government, the appli cant must pay the difference in value be fore the exchange will be made. . Danger of Frand. The troublewlththe Bonynge bill is sim ply this: A railroad having a grant em bracing all odd-numbered sections for ten miles on either side of its road could, un der such a law, relinquish to the Govern ment the odd sections lying more than five miles distant and take in exchange the even sections within the five-mile limit. The character of the lands on either side of the five-mile limit might be Identical, and on their face the value would be the same; yet there Is no ques tion that the lands close to the railroad would be far more salable and actually more valuable than those situated more remote from the rails. Under some administrations, as for In stance under Commissioner Balllnger, it Is doubtful if such exchanges could be made unless the railroad paid the Gov ernment the difference between the mar ket value of the near and far lands, but even with a Commissioner determined to do the right thing, it would be most dif ficult to estimate and obtain a fair state ment of the difference in value between lands close to the road and those from five to ten miles away. But there is no assurance that future Commissioners will be unapproachable, and under an admin istration which would be subject to rail road influence, the United States could be defrauded out of millions of dollars' worth of agricultural as well as timber lands under such a law as Bonynge pro poses. - Only Railroads Interested. There Is no demand for such legislation except from the railroads or from those who have purchased large areas of rail road lands. The general public has no Interest in these matters. Therefore, if the railroads or the holders of railroad lands are anxious - to consolidate their holdings, rather than have them in checkerboard form, they should be wil ling to make some sacrifice to the Gov ernment. In few Instances would such exchanges be made unless the holders of the odd-numbered sections expected to benefit. Under the lieu land law the Govern ment waa literally legally buncoed out of millions of dollars' worth of timber; here is a similar proposition which, while less vicious, yet presents excellent op portunities for unfair exchanges. Having bad the one lesson. Western men will generally be careful about approving the Bonynge bill. If it Is to become Jaw, It will bave to be better safeguarded to head off fraud. UNWRITTEN LAW PREVAILS Man Acquitted of Murder Because Wife's Conduct Was Not Right. OGDBN, Utah., Dec. 30. Because the evidence showed that improper relations had existed between his wife and the vic tim of bis wrath, Fred C. Walker wag tonight found not guilty of the murder of Earl S. Beers. The Jury took but two ballots. Walker and Beeexs had a des perate struggle in the rear of an elec trical store last September and Beers was so injured that be died a few hours after ward. THE SAILING Of the Break-water Postponed.. The sailing hour of the steamer Break water, for Coos Bay points, has been postponed until tomorrow (Sunday) P. M., December 12, at I o'clock, from Oak-street dock, - Illegal Fencers Indicted. HELENA. Mont. Dec. 20. The Federal grand Jury made a partial report to Judge Hunt today, returning 27 indict ments, of which only seven were made public, charging minor offenses as a rule. The Jury was excused until January H. when it will take up the Crow Indian Reservation investigation. The with- held cases are believed to be for illegal fencing. The report Includes indictments against George Frank Hauser, alias Ed Smith, and Charles Macdonald for robbing the Oriental Limited on the Great Northern Railroad near Ronda, Montana. Septem ber 13 last The two men are charged with taking from the mallear on the train four registered packages, each con taining $10,000 In currency. Annuls Endowments for Masses. PARIS, Dee. 20. The Chamber of Depu ties by a vote of 373 to ISO, approved last night that section of M. Brland's bill regulating the disposition of church prop erty which annuls endowments for the saying of masses. The reason given for the annulment is that the State Depart ment and Communes are unable to fulfill the conditions attached to such endow ments. Will Reopen Drace's Grave. LONDON. Dee. 20. The Home Office has consented to the opening of the grave of T. C. Druce, in Highgate Ceme tery. Consequently, shortly after Christ mas the question whether the coffin con tains a body or a roll of lead should be definitely answered. 1 . Ml BY LILIAN" TINGLE. THE market display of good things to eat at Christmas seems likely . to rival that of Thanksgiving, and turkeys, they tell me, will be even fatter, finer. and larger, though the price seems likely to remain in tbe neighborhood of 2 cents a pound. Ducks also are 25 cents, while fat domestic geese to eat with Oregon's unrivaled apple sauce cost 20 cents a pound, and chickens about 18 cents. There is a good supply of wild geese, varying in price from 60 cents to H each; snipe at 25 cents each, and large pigeons, for old-time Christmas pies, at 15 and 20 cents each. Ordinary squabs cost as usual 75 cents per pair; but I saw some, of a specially large, choice and exclusive kind, offered at 1-25 a pair. Roast beef, especially the historically famous sirloin, is traditional Christmas fare. If 011 have It, don't forget that Yorkshire pudding greatly enhances its charms, and also that pale or thickened gravy is an abomination, to your true roast beef lover. 'Possums and little pigs can be ordered now for Christmas, though they are not yet displayed; trie former will probably cost about $2.50 and the latter $3 to each. Among the many Christmas sausages and varieties of brawn and head cheese to be seen at this season, specially attractive are tongue sausages most straight-forward of their race for they are simply whole tongues Inclosed in a layer of fat and skin for purposes of preservation, morte della sausage with its inviting Inset morsels of tongue and green pistachio nuts, and "stuffed pigsfeet" very unlike their name, all costing from 35 to 45 cents a pound and useful in the making- of sand wiches, "kalte aufschnttt," or meat salads. Sturgeon And frog-legs are both in the market again after a period of absence; the former costs 20 cents a pound, lue latter 10 cents a dozen. Columbia River smelt are now about 20 cents a pound, while Sound smelt can be had at 12H "DOE SOCIAL" A SUCCESS Elks Entertain Friends and Rel atives in Royal Style. The "Doe Social," held under the auspices of Lodge No. 142, at B. P. O. E. hall last night, was the first entertain ment of the kind to be presented by the Elks in the Pacific Northwest It was a grand success.' Fully 3000 of the wives, sisters, mothers and sweethearts of mem bers of the order were present. Liberal applause greeted the programme arranged by J. C. Friendly, H. A. Webber, J. C. Monteith, Everett Hickman and W. T. Pangle. Professor.. Webber's string -orchestra inaugurated the programme with several numbers that were repeatedly encored. Miss Fay Bainter, of the Baker Theater Company, . entertained with one of her dainty little sketches and received sev eral encores. Daphne Pollard, the diminu tive but sprightly little ingenue of the San Francisco Opera Company, earned most generous applause with two clever little ditties, and Miss Maude Beatty of the same company won well merited ap plause. The Newsboy's Quartet from Pantages Theater, and Felix Adler from the Grand Theater, made a good impres sion on the audience and received several recalls. During the entertainment dainty re freshments were served by a committee of Elks selected by the entertainment committee. The programme was as follows: Introduction, Professor Webber's string orchestra. Soprano solo, Mary Brooks, Ban Francisco Opera Company. Contralto solo, Rosins Mcintosh, accom panied by Webber's string orchestra. Cornet solo. Ben Driscoll. Hellls Theater. Specialty, Daphne Pollard, San Francisco Opera, Company. Hawaiian Orchestra. Oregon Hotel. Vocal eolo, Maude Beatty, San Fraadsco Opera Company. Baritone solo, J. Claire Monteith. Moving pioturea, from Pantages Theater. Selection. Thlelhorn's orchestra Recitation (negro dialect), 'Mlsa Cole. Sketch. Newsboys' .Quartet from Pantages Theater. Illustrated songs, Fred Baar, Pantages Theater. Specialty, Miss Fay Bainter, Baker Theater. Specialty, Felix Adler, Grand Theater. Piano solo, "Ragtime' Williams. Best assortment of popular-priced Xmas Slippers at Rosenthal's, 7th and Washington ets. Uneeda the 3 I ; i cents. There were very fine striped bass at 25 cents a pound and a few black bass. Columbia River Chinook salmon cost 35 II cents and California Chinook. 25 cents a pound. Some very nice looking sea trout cost about 10 cents each or 20 cents a pound. "Frog smelts" were 60 cents a dozen; lobsters, 35 cents a pound; crabs, 15 to 25 cents each ; oysters, 35 cents a pint; razor clams, 20 cents a dozen, and hard shell clams, 5 cents a pound. Crop pies cost 20 cents a pound; catfish, tom cod, black cod, rock cod, sole, shrimp, salmon and halibut, all about 15 cents, and 'herring and flounders, 10 cents a pound.. Among the vegetables, Brussels sprouts and green peas are both good at 15 cents. Beans, eggplant and tomatoes all cost 20 cents a pound. Jerusalem artichokes and cream squash, 6 cents a pound. There are fine hothouse cucumbers at 12H cents each and Spanish squash at 6 cents each, kale, oyster plant, leeks, rudabagoes, wa tercress, chicory, green onions, radishes, parsnips, carrots and turnips come ,ln 5 and lOcent bunches. Cauliflowers are 10 to 20 cents each; celery, 10 cents a head, and French artichokes, two for 25 cents. Small Arkansas black and lady apples are all ready for Christmas tree decora tion at about 15 or 20 cents a dozen; and Japanese oranges, too, at 15 cents a dozen or 65 cents a box. These latter as well aa Tangerine oranges, are pretty for "petlts brules" for Christmas. Which reminds me to remind you not to forget dried fruits and nuts there ere 10 or 11 kinds to be had, not counting cocoanuts, for your old-fashioned Christ mas "snap-dragon," or more modern "flaming salad." - Oranges range in price from ISo to 0 cents a dozen and grape fruit cost 31 to 31.50 a dozen. There are good pineapples for 65 to 75 cents, fresh persimmons, 3 for 10 cents, pomegranites, 10 cents each, Spanish grapes, 35 cents a pound, and pears, 15 to 20 cents a dozen; and, of course, apples of varying kinds, colors and prices. Cranberries are 15 cents per quart and there are also huckleberries though not very inviting ones, at 12V4 cents a pound. MITCHEL BREAKS DOWN Becomes III at Conference of Coal miners and Operators. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 20. John Mitchell, president of the United Mine workers of America, was taken seriously ill today while attending a Joint confer ence of miners and coal operators at the Claypool Hotel. He was taken to a room complaining of pains in his side where recent operations for abscesses were per formed. A Roman Catholic priest and a physician - were summoned. The latter, after . an examination, pronounced Mr. Mitchell in a serious, though not neces sarily critical .condition. At 2 o'clock this afternoon when the coat operators and miners resumed their conference, Mr. -Mitchell was said to be resting comfortably. At 8:45 P. M. the Joint conference ad journed without agreement, to meet again January 30, for the purpose of de ciding whether a Joint convention will be called to restore the Interstate wage agreement in the central . competitive field. t . , v The physicians attending Mr. Mitchell said tonight that the pain experienced by Mr. Mitchell today was caused by the adhesion resulting from the recent op erations having slipped and that there was nothing serious in his present con dition. He is resting -comfortably to night. ' DOES NOT VIOLATE THE LAW Jury Out One Minute Returns Ver diet of Not Guilty. SEARCHLIGHT, Nev., Dec. 20. After being out one minute, the Jury in the case of the State vs. Frank Perew, man ager of the Blossom mine, under arrest for alleged violation of the eight-hour lay, returned a verdict of not guilty. The witnesses subpenaed by the prosecutor refused to testify and District Attorney Horsey took the stand and related a per sonal conversation he had with the de fendant at the time of the arrest, which was in the nature of a private talk. Vacation for Mill Employes. MANCHESTER, N. H., Dec. 20. The Amoskeag Cotton Mills will shut down Tuesday for the holidays. They will re sume December 30. The corporation em ploys 13,000 operatives. Note display of fitted snlt cases and bags at Harris Trunk Co., 132 6th. Work while others rest. Win through sheer energy. The greatest energy -pro ducing food made from wheat is iscuit perfect soda cracker. Jn moisture and dust proof packages. NATIONAL' BISCUIT COMPANY ICE FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER Hazelwood is outdoing: itself in preparing: delight some frozen delicacies for the holidays. Any one of the following "creations" will joy every member of the family. CHRISTMAS CANDIES MADE BY HAZELWOOD May be ordered with ice cream, or for separate delivery. We deliver these special Christmas Candies ' without extra charge. Interesting Imported Boxes We believe this Is the choicest lot of Christmas Candy Boxes in Portland nearly everyone who sees the display says it is so. All are new patterns none carried over from last year. Call and see them. Ice cream orders taken here. The HAZELWOOD CREAM STORE 388-00 WASHINGTON STREET, PHONE MAIN 798. NEXT SUNDAY'S ICE CREAM -SPECIAL is Orange Ice Cream Brick, with a layer ot Raspberry Sherbet in cen ter. Same price as plain Ice cream, quart brick 604 CLOTHES CATCH ON SHAFT Joseph Boggess Meets a Shocking Death In Lumber Mill. I' i i . . Joseph Boggess. aged about 30, em ployed by the Pacific Fire Extinguisher Company, met a horrible death yesterday while at work In the mill of the Eastern & Western Lumber Company, by his clothing being accidentally caught in the machinery shaft and the man's body be ing whirled around and around on the revolving shaft and literally beaten into a pitiful and almost unrecognizable pulp before the machinery could be stopped. Boggess was attempting to put a piece of pipe in place when his foot slipped and he fell on the shaft, kittle is known about Boggess or -where he lived. He had only been at work for the fire extinguisher company a ' short time, and up to a late hour last night it could not be learned who his people are or where he resided in this city. It was said that be was a molder by trade who bad been thrown out of work by the recent strike and had been seeking odd Jobs since be had- quit his reg ular occupation. Pending some definite information relative to his" friends or relatives the body was taken in charge by Coroner Flnley. It is supposed that Boggess' home is in the East It was said that be had been living on Twentieth street, but the place could not be found. Rifle Contest Next Week. NEW YORK, Dec. 20v The Intercolle giate and Interscholastlo Rifle contests will be held at Grand Central Paiace next - week a the i time of the annual show of the Forest, Fish and Game So ciety. Elephant '3Iike" Is Dead, BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Dec. 20. "Mike," tflie largest African elephant in America, died in the circus Winter quar ters here yesterday. The cause of bis death is unknown. "Mike" was severely burned In a train wreck last Spring while CREAM ORANGE PARFAIT WITH STRAWBERRT SAUCE. The sauce comes in a separate pack age, nice end cold, but not frozen. Orange J"arfait is one of the richest, smoothest, dreamiest ice creams that ever was invented, especially as made by Hazelwood. One-quart brick, with sauce... $1.00 STJXTAlf A ROLI. The pretty candied cherries In the center to remind of the holly berries, t and a layer of whipped cream, with Just a hint of pistachio coloring all around the out side, make this a most appropriate Christmas dessert. One roll, equivalent to a quart. .754 HOLLY ICE CREAM Very little different from last year's popular Christmas special pistachio ice cream with chopped candied cherries scattered through, giving quite a holly effect. One-quart brick, 604 Foregoing; prices include delivery in packer, all packed ready to serve several hours later, and calling- for packer. Order early,-for Christ mas day, next to Fourth of July, is one of the heaviest ice-cream days of the year for Haael wood lots of orders. Best Wishes for a traveling with the now disbanded Fore-paugh-Sells show. There are few Afri can large-eared elephants in America, and "Mike" was the largest, measuring 10 feet 4 inches fat height and. weighing six tons. Would Have Order Vacated. NEW YORK, Dec. JO. A notion made by the Western Union and Postal Compa nies to vacate an order obtained last June by Attorney-General Jackson look ing to the commencement of a suit to dis solve these companies was granted by the Supreme Court today. The Attorney General intended to commence suit on the ground that the two companies en tered Into an agreement In restraint, of trade. . Purchase an order for a pair of Hanan Shoes for your friend at Rosen thal's, 7th and Washington Sts. MERRY CHRISTMAS D.C. Burns Co. 210 THIRD STREET. HAPPY HOLIDAY TIMES HOLIDAY DAINTIES Franco-Am. Pood Co. Plum Pudding, individ ual cans f 12V Franco-Am. Food Co. Plum Pudding, Is can.35 Crosse & Black-well Plum Pudding, Is cn..40 Crosse & Blackwell Plum Pudding, 2s can.. 75 Crosse & Blackwell Plum Pudding, 3s. ean.$1.15 Crosse & Blackwell Plum Pudding, 4s can.$1.40 Fancy Cluster Raisins, Is cartons. ....... 20$ Fancy Cluster Raisins, 2Vs cartons..... 50 Fancy Cluster Raisins, 25-lb. box ..$4.oO 2 pkgs. Four-Crown Seeded Raisins for., 25 2 pkgs. Cleaned Grecian Currants for... 25 Almonds, paper shell, per lb .... 25fr" Almonds I X L, per lb . 20 Almonds, shelled, per lb... .....65 Brazil Nuts, per lb 20 Filbert Nuts, per lb. - 20tf Pecans, per lb 25 Fancy Oregon Walnuts, per lb 2o Fancy California Walnuts, 2 lbs 45 Smyrna Figs 25 Mission Figs, white and black ....... 10 Fard Dates - X5 Crosse & Blackwell Oxford Sausage, can. 50 Pin-Money Pickles, Heinz' 57 varieties. Fancy Cheese. Pate de foie Graa. Home-made Mince Meat. Fancy Oregon Eggs. 1000 10OO TURKEYS Place your order now for one of our famous corn-fed turkeys for Christmas dinner.- D. C BURNS COMPANY 210 Third St., Between Taylor and Salmon. Main 616, A1626. f 20 POUNDS SUGAR $1.00 Saturday Only With Every $2. Purchase . Buy Your Provisions Where You Can Save Money g"1 Full Weight It has been the wonder of other First-street markets how this store sells foodstuffs at its special price and continues to do business. Answer: Rapid sales and small profits. We can and do give you a bigger and better measure for your money than you can get else where. We are not in the high-prices combination. We are content with a small profit. Here are prices that are intended to tempt you to buy. READ THEM SATURDAY MEATS T Bone Steak Round Steak IOC Chuck Steak. 84 Roast Beef ............ 7 and 8c Boiling- Beef 5S Short Ribs 5 Legs of Pork Roast 12e Pork Chops, Best.... 15 Nice Picnic Hams 12 Nice Hams 15e Bacon 180 aud 2te Milk-Fed Veal 8 and 12V40 SATURDAY IS OUR CHICKEN DAY. " The New American Market and Grocery Company . 303 First St, Bet. Columbia and Clay. Phone Main 3435. Merry Christmas Phone. Private Ex change 40. :D0NT NEGLECT IO0R j XMAS DINNER BUT CALL EARLY ON G. COVACH I CO. for your Poultry, Oysters, Shellfish and Fish. They have the best the market affords In this line. PHONES MAIN 635. A-3535. NO COLD STORAGE STOCK. SPECIALS GROCERIES V Best Grade Olives, Jar Best Grade Bulk Olives, lb.. 194 Golden Gate Teas, reg. 30c half-lb. package .-250 Golden Gat's Teas, 60c lb. size SOe Pure Bee Honey. 2 jars for... 254 Kingsberry Jam 184 Blackberry Jam ' 350 Royal Club Apricots .25 Ghirardelli's Ground Chocolate 404 DRESSER'S TODAY Order Christmas articles to day where possible. There's go ing to be the usual holiday rush, you know; a little extra time will aid ns materially. Turkeys? Yes, we have hundreds of them. Any size yon want, and all young and tender. See the spe cial Christmas Lamb and Veal Roasts in the market section. These are beauties, such as can not be found elsewhere. Pre pared to order only for Sunday and Christmas. Ask to see DRESSER'S "Martha" : of Iamb. DRESSER'S Cnm" roast of lamb. D R E S S E R'S "Windsor" roast of Veal. DRESSER'S "Crowa" roast of VeaL DRESSER'S Young Lambs tbeae are special, few Jnst received. Hind-quarters, S2.20J fore - quar "ters, $1,50. ' DRESSER'S fancy T hone steaks, lb., 20c DRESSER'S fancy sir Iain ' " steaks, lb., 18c . DRESSER'S fancy legs of Iamb, lb., lSe. DRESSER'S. French Iamb chops, lb., 25c. DRESSER'S kidney chop of veat, lb., 20c DRESSER'S pure pork ns-sag-e, lb., 20c DRESSER'S . select .veal sausage, 2 lbs, 25c Cheaper cuts from our high class meats at the following prices: Breasts of young Oregon lamb, per pound, Be ' Pot roasts of beef at, per . pound, 8c Rolled roast of beef at, per pouad, 12 l-2c Special from now Bll Christ mas in Baked Goods and Can dies. These goods are all made by our own men, and guaran teed pure: Our Cream Pan's Tof pnra cream) doien, 25c Oar assorted Cookies at, four dosea, 25c Onr Fruit Cskes at, per pound, 40c Oar Lebkacbe at, per package, 25c Onr geanlae JTnraberg, per package, lOe and 15c Oar Relbkacbe at, per loaf, 85c Onr genuine Nurnberg Hoi. lgkucbes, each, 50c Our Frencb mixed Candles at, per lb., 2Sc Our extra Cream Mixed Candles, at 20c Our Commercial Chocolates, per lb, 25c Our broken Mixed Camdlea, lb, 15c Our Candy Caaea, each, Be, 10c, 15c DRESSER'S fancy Cboeo late Creams, Bo Bona aad French Creams, up ward from, per lb, 85c Fancy boxes) of all kinds. BISHOP'S CHRISTMAS BAS KET. Here is an ideal gift for any home-loving person. A regular $6.50 value for ?5.0U, pacKea, with thfi folio win it: One sack age of Orangeate, reg. 30c; one of Chille Sance, reg. 25c; one of Satsnma Preserves, reg. SOc; one of Strawberry Jam, reg. 30c; n !inh of Grane. nam. uar rant and Gnava Jellies, reg. SOc each; also bottles of Bishops Pig, Peach, Tangerine, Nectar ine, Strawberry , and. Spiced Plum making 15 packages in all, totaling $5.05, and the 'wil low picnic hamper, value $1.60, for $5.00. PLUM PUDDINGS. Besides onr own home-made puddings we have the Franco American, Crosse & Blackwell's, Richard & Robinson's and Gor dan ft Dillworth's. Prices from 15c each, upward. Imported Mince Meat in quart gems 65c. DRESSER'S home-made Mince Meat, lb, 15c CHRISTMAS "FILL-UPS." Brazil Nut Meats, Malaga Raisins, Oregon Walnuts, Ital ian Chestnuts, Smyrna Figs, in glass or layer; Stuffed Pigs and Dates, in air-tight boxes and bottles; Jordan Shelled Al monds, Pecan Meats and Wal nut Meats. You'll find' every item here to make your Sunday and Christmas tables complete right down to the Candles, Shades and Holders, which we have in all colors. THE WINE DEPARTMENT. Oregon Prune Juice (nnfer- mented), $4.50 doz, bottle.. 50c XXX California Grape Brandy, reg. $1.25 qt, special $1.10 Great Western Champagne, pts. $1.00; qts $1.50 Club, Martini and Manhattan Cocktails. . .40c, 75c and $1.25 I. de Turk's "Chfiteau Y quem," qt, regularly 85c, for 75c California Ports and Sherries, by the gallon. Our $1.50 grade 1b particularly good value. Try it. DRESSER'S FIFTH AND STARK, ' The Biggest, Brightest and Most Complete Food Store on the Pa cific Coast. Both phones.