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THE MOHXIXG OKEG0NIA TUESDAY, v JANUARY 21, 190S. N LEASE IS CLOSED McGinn Corner at Seventh and Washington Secured for 25 Years. LEASED BY JENNINGS & CO. Six to Eiglit-Story Steel-Frame Bus iness Block Will Be Erected and $40,000 Annual Rental Paid. Signatures were affixed yesterday to a 25-year lease of the quarter -block at the southwest corner of Seventh and Wash ington streets. This valuable corner Is owned by Charles McGinn, of Los Ange les, father of Henry E. McGinn, of Portland, and trie lessees are J. J. and J. A. Jennings, members of the real es atte firm of Jennings & Co., with offices In the old building on the corner re ferred to. The closing of this lease marks an epoch In real estate transactions In Portland. Under its terms the lessees agree to pay (3333.33 1-3 a month, or 140, 009 a year, or an even $1,000,000 for the term. On a basis of 6 per cent a year the valuation of the quarter-block Is found to be $800,000. Including the 8- tory building that will be erected. The lessees blrttl themselves to put up a building that shall be at least six stories In height, but J. J. Jennings said yester day that his firm figures that a six-story building will not produce the necessary revenue, and that the new building will be eight stories and may be higher. With this figure established for the quarter block, a new mark is placed on Washing ton street property, which now must be figured In at over $3,000,000 a block In the district from Third street to Tenth or Thirteenth. Building Reverts to Owner. Under the terms of the lease the cost of the building, taxes, insurance and gen ernt expenses are to come out of the $1,000,000 agreed to be paid In the 25 years, and the building is to revert to the owner of the land at the expiration of the lease. Mr. Jennings said yesterday that but orip obstacle presents itself' in the way of immediate operations in constructing the building and that la the possible de lay in realizing on securities In the pres ent condition of the money market. As the small buildings on the site are re turning but a nominal amount, on the valuation of the ground, however. It Is the Intention to begin building as soon as possible. Several architects have submitted plans for the proposed build ing, which will occupy the whole 100x100 feet, but no details have as yet been de cided upon. The building will be of steel construction, with brick walls. It will have five stores and the main entrance on the Washington street front and two Ftorps on the Seventh street front. The lessees announce that the building will be modern In construction and appoint ments. The closliof the lease has been under consideration for about six months, liut there has been delay In communicat ing with the owner 'at Los Angeles as to . final greements. Bought Lots for $1500.. Charles McGinn bought the corner lot from A. Arpin in 1S61 for $700 and In 1S69 bought the adjoining piece from Patrick Kllnn, of St. Paul, a brother of Mrs. Arpln. for JSOO. Mr. McGinn had a bnkery in the block and his family lived on the upper floor until about 15 years 8K. In other words, these two lots, which 40 years ago were purchased for $1500. are now figured at $S00.000. Even at this marvelous advance In Portland I realty, Jennings & Co. evidently believe In the future of the city and do not hesi tate to make a million-dollar investment. The last big deal in lower Washington street business property was the purchase of the southwest corner of Fifth and Washington by the O'Shea brothers, about two years ago. They paid for the quarter-block $350,000. The present occupants of the McGinn property are M. A. Gunst. Abendroth liros., Charles E. Ernst, Thomas Mc (Julre, Graves & Co., J. J. Flaherty, Jen nings & Co., several offices and a photo graph gallery. ARGUED BOUNDARY CASE Attorney-General 'A. M. Crawford Keturns From Washington." A. M. Crawford, Attorney-General of Oregon, arrived at the Imperial Hotel last nlgrht on his return from Washing ton. D. C, where he appeared before the Supreme Court of the United States and presented the case of the state In tjie boundary contention between Oregon and "Washington. For many years the question of. the boundary between the two states has been unsettled as regards the line from the Columbia River bar to a point south cast up the river, Involving the rights of fishermen within certain waters and the ownership of Sand Island at the mouth of the river. Alleged cession years ago by the Stnte of Oregon to the United States of Sand Island is now brought forward as evidence that the north chan nel is the established boundary, and that contention as well as restrictions apply ing In the waters as placed thereon by the Oregon state laws, were among the points suhmltted to the Supreme Court by General Crawford and which were taken under advisement by the court. PAY OF FIREMEN RAISED Increase to $100 a Month Granted by Ways and Means Committee. Owing to the fact that firemen have been quitting the service wf the city in large numbers of late and taking posi tions in the Police Department, because they could got better salaries, the trays and means committee of the Council at Its meeting yesterday afternoon recom mended an increase In pay for lleuten tcnanis and all firemen. Pay for lieuten ants Is fixed at J115 a month and firemen at $100, the same as patrolmen draw. Captains draw J123 a month. It Is be lieved the Increased pay will be an at traction sufficient to keep the fiiamcn In the service, and that others will join the department. Wins Mllo Skating Championship. PITTSBURG, Pa., Jan. 20. Ollie Moore, of Charlevoix. Mich., won the grand ftyal lu the one-mile event of the tournament being held here for the world's roller tkaiing championship. His time was 3:09. HALF rltK E KISKR CALENDARS, loo up while they last. 248 Alder. Eye glasses J1.00 at Metzger'a. 10 DOLLAR NEW - - s I rt xf - VW 1 v ml f-;- Air 2ZtyUveo xmxztzw i, j Q a wicox TO HAVE NEW FIELO Athletic Club Will Spend $20, 000 for Finest Stadium - West of Mississippi. WORK STARTS AT ONCE Grounds Will Be Remodeled, Foot ball Field Drained and Grand stand to Hold 6000 People Will Be Erected. Work will be commenced immediately on the proposed improvement of Multi nomah Field, which, when completed, will give the Multnomah Amateur Aathletlc Club the finest athletic field west of the Mississippi River, and the only Improved grounds adjacent to a club In the United States. The proposed improvements will necessitate the expenditure of nearly $20, 000, but despite this large figure the pro gressive institution has decided to go ahead with the work. In order that the Improvement be ex pedited, and that It would receive the care and attention necessary to insure Its success, President George W. McMillan, of the club, has selected three of the most energetic and progressive members of the club to assume charge of the un dertaking. The committee named by President McMillan yesterday consists of Charles F. Swigert, Robert D. Inman and George W. Simons, all ' prominent Port land business men and active membersf of the club. These men will have entire charge of the work of remodeling the grounds, the necessary excavations and) fills and the erection of the proposed handsome new grandstand. This latter improvement Is one that -will fill a long felt want, and when completed will be the handsomest structure of the kind on the Pacific Coast. ' The entire west embankment of the field Is to be cut down and the earth removed spread over the football field. The reduc ing of the embankment -will enlarge the baseball and football field fully 75 feet, and incidentally lengthen the track by a considerable length. The proposed new grandstand will be built the entire length of the field, and will be capable of seating between 6000 and 6000 people -when com pleted. Beneath this structure will be the dressing rooms for the athletes. Lockers will be Installed for the foot ball and baseball players, track athletes, tennis and other players, and baths will be installed together with all necessary training appliances. Next season the football players will cavort on a dirt field, the use of sawdust, as in the past, will be discontinued. Drains- are to be Installed whereby the field will be kept free of water at all times. New tennis courts will be accom modated easily, and when the work is completed the club will be In a position to accommodate any and all sports known to the amateur. The committee appointed 'by President McMillan will solicit bids for the ex cavation work immediately, and by the first of next week It Is hoped to have a contractor at work reducing the embank ment. The work Is to be rushed with all possible speed In order to have the field ready for the Spring training sea son, when the baseball players and track athletes can disport themselves to their heart's content on the new and improved field. . GROCERS TO MEET TODAY Prominent Speakers on Two Days' Session. The second annual convention "of the Oregon Retail Grocers and Merchants' Association will convene this morning In room 400 of the Alisky building, Third and Morrison streets. There will be morning and afternoon sessions today and tomorrow, the convention concluding with a banquet at the Portland Hotel at 8 o'clock tomorrow night when addresses will be delivered by Governor Chamber. lain, H. Wittenberg. Tom Richardson and others. The delegates will be tendered a theater party tonight at the Hcilig to see the performance of "Brown of Harvaro. The meeting will be called to order this morning at . 10 o'clock by the president, F. J. Carney, of Astoria. Prayer will be offered by Dr. A. A. .Morrison, rector of M TiM OFFICERS AND NEW TRUSTEES ELECTED BY THE Trinity Episcopal Church. Addresses of welcome will be delivered by Mayor Lane and J. C. Mann, of the Portland Associa tion, which will be responded to by the1 vice-president, Theodore Roth, of Salem. The remainder of the morning session will be devoted to the appointment of committees on credentials, resolutions and rules of order. During the noon hour the delegates will be given an op portunity to inspect the plant of the Pacific Coast Biscuit Company, -where a light luncheon will be served. The afternoon session will commence at 2 o'clock. President Carney will deliver the annual address. Other addresses will be . "The Evils of the Parcels Post" by Tom Riohardson, and "The Cost ofV Doing a Retail Business," by F. W. ,Funk, ex president of the Portland Retail Grocers' Association. During the noon recess tomorrow the delegates will visit the various depart ments' of the Union Meat Company. Luncheon will be served there. Follow ing is the complete programme for the convention: Tuesday morning Meeting called to or der by President F. J. Carney; invoca tion. Rev. A. A. Morrison, D. D.; welcome to the Rose City, Harry Lane, Mayor of Portland; welcome by Portland Associa tion, J. O. Mann; response, Vice-President Theodore Roth, Salem; appointment of committees. Afternoon Annual address, F. J. ' Car ney, president; report of secretary, re ports of standing committees, reports of local associations; address, "The Evils of Parcels Post," Tom Richaruson; "The Cost of Doing a Retail Business," F. W. Funk. Wednesday Addresses: "The Retail Merchant's Place in Public Affairs," Her man Wise, Mayor of Astoria: "The Bene fit of Co-operative Delivery in Small Towns," R. H. Greer, Hinsboro; "The Best Methods of Meeting Mail Order Competition," Paul Bettlehelm, Spring field; "Mutual Insurance and Its Value to Merchants," F. H. Whitefield. Portland; Afternoon Addresses; "Maintenance of Retail Prices," Herman Wittenberg; "Credits," Colonel H. M. Brannick: "Or ganization," A. H. Devers; election of of ficers and selection of meeting place for next convention. Evening Banquet at Portland Hotel, tendered by the Jobbers of Portland. K0D5QN AGAIN HEADS CLUB BOARD OF GOVERNORS HOLDS ANNUAL- ELECTION. Reviews Past Year and Looks for Better Things When the New Building la Completed. At the meeting yesterday of the Board of Governors of the Portland Commer cial Club, C. W. Hodson was unani mously re-eleofed to the office of presi dent to serve during the ensuing year. Hugh McGuire was chosen vice-president. E. L. Thompson and Edward Ehrman were re-elected secretary and treasurer, respectively. Announcement was made by the secre tary of the election of the following members of the 'Board of Governors at Saturday night's meeting. John C. Ains worth, TheoOore B,. Wilcox, Lloyd J. Wentworth, George W. Simons, and T. W. B. London. In his speech nominating Mr. Hodson for re-election as president, T. B. Wilcox referred to Mr. Hodson's able adminis tration of the club's affairs under many disadvantages. "I am much interested in the work of the Portland Commercial Club and In its success. I have watched its work for several years with a great deal of In terest, never with greater satisfaction than during the past year. We are going to broaden out into a wider field and a bet ter supported field than we have ever had. There is a great deal of work to be done. "I feel that Mr. Hodson who has car ried the club along so successfully in such inadequate and undesirable . quar ters as we have been compelled to oc cupy since the fire, Bhould be entitled to a year of service in our new quarters where he has a better field and a chance to make a better record than he has had here." - Mr. Houson said he had come to the meeting with the determination to nomi nate Mr. Wilcox for president. Mr. Wil cox explained,, however, that he expected to be absent from the city for several months after March 1. and besides did not have the time to give to the proper administration of such an office. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the Willamette Lodge. J.O. 2, A. F. & A. M.. the I. U. ,S. E.. No. 87, the Portland Fire Depart ment and many kind friends for their words of sympathy and floral tributes during our sad bereavement. MRS. E. G. FANNING. MR. AD MRS. G. T. FANNING AND FAMILY. SITE IS SELECTED Council Committee Finds Lot for Police Substation. EAST EIGHTH AND HANCOCK Price Is $3000, Which Is $1J50 Les9 Than Site Selected by Ex ecutive Board Greene Hints at Delay by Board. The ways and means committee of the City Council administered a slap to the police committee of the Execu tive Board yesterday afternoon by vot ing to authorize the purchase of a site at East Eighth and Hancock streets to be used for an East Side police sub station, the price being $3000. A 4oca tlon at Union avenue and Hancock street was etrongly urged by Chief Gritzmacher, Thomas G. Greene, chair man of the police committee, and by R. L. Sabin, a member of the committee. D. M. Donaugh, another member, fa vored the ground finally decided upon. , Chairman Greene spoke at length in favor of the site at Union and Hancock, and made a veiled threat that the East Side station-house would not be erected upon the half-block recommended for purchase by the ways and means com mittee. The only member of the ways and means committee dissenting against the location at Eighth and Hancock was Councilman Menefee, but he failed to, speak until after the vote was taken, and Chairman Rushlight declared It too late to say anything, unless the desire was to reconsider. Chairman Rushlight of the ways and means committee, spoke in favor of the purchase of the half-block at East v r v. -v v v The Lte Mrs. Jaooa Boehmer. Mrs. Jacob Boehxnr, wife of & re tired harness merchant, died at 73 -North Tenth street on January 18. She was born in 1S37 in Ireland and was married to Mr. Boehmer in San Francisco in 1806. Immediately after which they came to Portland, where they became highly respected residents. Mrs. Boehmer Is survived by her husband. Eight- and Hancock streets, as against the site proposed by the police com mittee of the Executive Board, and ex plained that it Is in a small hollow, but said the city could fill In with street sweepings, and that it would be sufficiently large to permit of an addi tional fire station in the future, when such should become a necessity there. Rev. E. W. Mowre, ' pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. South, who owns some property in the vicinity, said that there is already mucu opposition to the placing of a jail there, and said he was certain a great deal of criti cism would be directed against the dumping of street sweepings on the half-block. "If the purchase of the half-block goes through the Council," said Chair man Greene, after the committeemen had voted, "we will hesitate to build ' '- f L -J i I Ai ivwJ PORTLAND COMMERCIAL CLUB the station there. The street sweep ings and stuff that you Intend to put in there, it seems to me, will make It bad for building purposes." Just what Mr. Greene 'meant by "hesitate to build the station" is un known, but it was interpreted by some to be a mild threat that, should the rec ommendation of the ways and means committee be adopted by the Council tomorrow, the Executive Board may not build the station-house on the site. The site recommended very strongly by Chief Gritzmacher, Mr. Greene and Mr. Sabln, was valued at $4450, and in Ills larui Ji was bviu 11 n aa liid uiuic central location and best suited to the need. The property now recommended byfhe ways and means cooimitt-e was offered by William Eeidt for. $3000, and is only four blocks distant. Warrant Is Issued for Dead Man's Arrest C. C. Barker, Chanced With Speed. Ins; Auto, Where Name of Son Should Have Been Used. N hour was spent by the police de t partment yesterday forenoon in an effort to serve a warrant of arrest on a dead millionaire, charged with speeding his auto. On calling at the family resi dence in question the officers learned of the error. The offense named In the complaint was committed Saturday last. The man named in the complaint died at Green River, Wyo., December 12. C. C. Barker was the name set out In the warrant of arrest and the family was more than surprised when the warrant was presented. The mistake was not hard to explain, however. Mr. Barker, in his will, left two autombiles, one to Mrs. Barker and one to his son,. William C. Barker. The tags on the rear of the vehicles were recorded at the City Hall in the elder Barker's name. It was the auto inherited by the son that was going faster than the law allows and a mem ber of the police department caught the number, got the name at the City Hall and the warrant was issued in the man ner usual in such cases. Later the warrant was destroyed and a new one issued for the arrest of Will lam C. Barker, the son. EXCURSION TO CALIFORNIA Elaborate Plans Made for Junket by the Inland Empire Boosters. Advices received by the Portland traffic officials of the O. R. & N. In dicate that the excursion of Inland Em pire business men to Oregon and Cali fornia will be the most elaborate under taking of its kind ever carried through in the Northwest. The excursion train, which Is to leave Spokane February 7, will e made up of eight Pullman sleepers and there will be more than 200 names on the passenger list. As the fare is to be $9!), the Inland' Kmpire boosters will spend $20,000 on this Item alone. While in Oregon the excursionists will make stops at The Dalles, Hood River, Portland, Medford and Ashland. Los Angeles will be the most southern. point visited. In making the round trip the excursion train will travel about 3600 miles, or farther than from Portland to New York. The excursionists will spend February S in Portland as guests of the Portland Commercial Club. A reception commit tee has been appointed and is arrang ing to do all in its' power for the pleasure and comfort. of the visitors.. There will be a trip to points of Interest throughout the city, taken in automobiles, if the weather will permit. The visitors will be met by a reception committee, on their arrival and their time will be completely taken up all day, the entertainment ending with a reception at the Commercial Club rooms at night. Southern Pacific Souvenir Cards. The Southern Pacific has just made an Innovation in exploitation literature by issuing a packet containing ten colored souvenir postal cards with scenes from their booklet, "A Road of a Thousand Wonders." The first view is "Portland, the Rose City," and other Oregon, cards show the Rogue River Falls and Table Rock on Rogue River. Rank Foolishnese. "When attacked by a cough'or a cold or when your throat is sore. It is rank foolishness to take any other medicine than Dr. King's Hew Discovery." says C. O. Eldridge, of Empire, Ga. "I have used New Discovery seven years and I know it is the best remedy on earth for coughs and colds, croup, and all throat .and lung troubles. My children are subject to croup, but New Discovery quickly euros every attack." Known the world over as the King of throat and lung remedies. Sold under guar antee at Woodard, Clarke & Co.'s drug store. 50c and J1.00. Trial bottle free. Spectacles J 1.00 at Metzger'a. E DEALERS MEET STATE ASSOCIATION CONVENES IX PORTLAND TODAY. Subjects of Interest to Trade Will Be Discussed and Convention Will End Tomorrow. The convention of the Oregon State Retail Hardware and Implement Deal ers' Association will open this morning: at 9 o'clock in the Alisky building. There will be sessions both morning and tafternoon, today and tomorrow. The convention will close tomorrow afternoon with the election of officers. , The convention will be called to order at 1Q o'clock this morning:, when ad dresses will be given by the President and others, and reports submitted by secretary and treasurer. A feature of the afternoon session will be a query box. A number of questions dealing with the hardware business have been placed in the box and promise to arouse interesting dis cussions. The programme of the two days' ses sion Is as follows: Tuesday morning; 9 o'clock, meeting ex ecutive committee; 1U o ciock. open session; convention called to order, anointing sergeant-at-arms, roll call, address of welcome, response, president's annual address, secre tary's report, treasurer's report, presenting names at new members. Tuesday afternoon 1:30 o'clock, executive session ; announcement of committees, reso lutions, grievances, presenting resolutions, presenting grievances, presenting subjects for discussion, Question box. Wednesday morning 10 o'clock, open ses sion; A Goodly Land," O. M. Scott: "Buy ing and Selling." C. N. Stockwell; "The Mistakes at the Dealer as Been Through the Kyes of the Traveling Salesman, Harry N. ritchard: "Country Dealer vs. Col lections," E. M. Brannick; "Cost of Doinc Business," Fred J. Bolger; "The Pleasures of the Traveling Man." L. L. Gilbert; "Win dow Display." John Hardy. Wednesday Afternoon Executive session; election of officers; report of committees; selection of place for 1009 meeting; miscel laneous. CARD OF THANKS, I wish to express my sincere thanks to my many friends for their kindness extended me during my late bereave- menu MRS. ALICE M. BAIRD. RISER CALENDARS HALF FRICS. Original photos. 48 Alder at. Attend Rosenthal's great clearanct eale for fine shoe bargains. Metzger, jeweler, optician. 342 Wash, THE LABEL A BLEND OF STRAIGHT RYE WHISKIES FOUND ON THE BOTTLE OF HUNTER BALTIMORE . RYE v IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PURE FOOD LAW. AND MEANS THAT IT IS COMPRISED OF AB SOLUTELY PURE RYE WHISKIES BLENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING IT A MORE MELLOW AND PALATABLE DRINK THAN ANY STRAIGHT WHISKEY. WHETHER BOTTLED IN BOND OR OUT OF BOND. S SoM at all flrt!ass cares and by Jobbers. Wid. LANAHAX SOX. Baltimore, Hd. 7(KIOvvvv COULDN'T MOVE ARMS0R LEGS A Detroit Contractor, Believed to Be Dying of Rheumatism, Cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. J Mr. George II. Glading, oontrno tor, of 16 Dumontier street, Detroit, Mich., and ft member of the Modern "Woodmen of America, Oamp 957, of Custer, is certain that Dr. "Williams' Pink Pills saved his life. He Bays: In my younger days I Tras in charge of men getting out timber in northern Michigan and was exposed to all kinds of weather and for years had never pared myself from work or exposure. As result of this and stomach trouble, I wag completely run down during the spring of 1903 and fell an easy victim to an attack of rheumatism. I had the ser vices of two doctors in Detroit, who, after attending me for several months, said I could never get well. By this time I was helpless, my entire body seemed to be paralyzed and I couldn't move my arms or legs. "The dootors advised me to go to my old home in Custer, where I could be cared for during the remaining few days or weeks I had to live. My lodge met me and I went home, where I had a nurse and employed our family physician to give me what aid he could, although he agreed with the doctors of Detroit, that I could not live. "As I lay in bed I thought there must be something radically wrong in the treatment I was getting. I had no desire to quit life at my age and decided to try Dr. "Williams' Pink Pills, which I had heard some relatives say they had used. I bought one dozen boxes and commenced to take them at once, follow ing the directions in every particular. For two weeks it was a life and death struggle, bnt Dr. "Williams' Pink Pills finally won, for I began to have some feeling in my feet. After using the pills steadily for six weeks I could walk across the room and six weeks later was doing light work. My friends and doo tors were dumbfounded at my recovery. That was nearly four years ago and to day I am employing more men than I used to and am working longer and harder than any of them." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all druggists, or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt of price, 60 cents per box ; six boxes for $2.60, by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y. "Open All the Time-' ABSOLUTE SAFETY OFFERED DEPOSITORS No interest paid on commercial accounts or daily balances. 4r INTEREST Paid on Term Savings Accounts By the old gold tried and tested German-American Bank Corner Sixth and Alder St., Opposite Oregronlaa, A CORKING Bin Umbrella Sale At I.ronon'n Today. M e n's and Women's $2.25 Umbrellas at S1.39 13.00 Umbrella s at x.; $3.50 Umbrellas at 2.19 ennons Morrlwon S Opp. Pontofflcc. C. GEE WO Xb Wt-ll-Knowa Reliable CHINESE Knot and Herb DOCTOR Has mad m. Ufa itndT of roots and herba. and In that study discovered and la civlns to the world rils wonderful remedies. k M.n-Hr,. uieuDS or Unui Used He Cures Without Operation, or Without tha Aid of toe Knife. He guarantee, to cure Catarrh Asthma. Lung, Throat, Rheuma tism. Nervousness. Nervous Debility. Stom ach Liver Kidney Troubles: also Lost Mao hood. Female Weakness and All Private Dlaeasea. mBX CANCER CURB Jos Becelved from Peking. China Safe, gore and Sellable- IF YOU ARE AF FLICTED. DON'T DSXAT. DELAYS ARB DANGEROUS. If you cannot call, write tor symptom blank and circular. Indole 4 cents In stamp. CONSULTATION FRIE. The C. tie We Chinese Medicine Co, 162H First Bt., Cor. Morrison. ' Portland. Oreson. Please Mention This Paper. 2j FOR WOMEN ONLY Dr. Sunderson's Compound Savin nd Cotton Root Pills. The best end only reliable remedy for DELAYED PER IODS. Cure ine most obstln- ut3 cases in 3 to 10 days. Price ti per box, or three boxes 5. Sold by druggists everywhere. Address T. J. I PIERCE, 181 First St., Portland, Or. A