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STIIE MORNING OREGOXIAX, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 190S. PROFIT 111 COINAGE Government's Income for Year $10,541,371. MINT DIRECTOR REPORTS Figures Represent Difference Be tween Face Value and Price of Metals Other Statistics on Coinage in United States. "WASHINOTOX. rxc. 13. The Govern ment made a profit during- the fiscal year ended June 30. 1908, of tlO.5fl.STl on tbe coinage of silver, nickel and one- rent bronze pieces. This represents the difference between the price paid by the Government for the metals and their coinage value. Director of the 511n Frank A. Leach frfvex thee figures In hia annual report made public today. The orlplnal deposits of koIiI bullion !n the mints and assay- offices during 'Cfce fiscal year amounted to SW.-U5.9S4. ' and uncurrent "United States gold coin 'of the face value of !4,00.6K was re- 'cefved for colnaec. Silver bullion pur- chased for subsidiary silver coinage dur- Unr the year aKgreRatinfr 18,619.279 stand ard ounces, and mutilated and uncurrent T'nlted Slates silver coin, face value of XI.K2.9G2, was received for recolnage. There were purchased K-13.S36 ounces if sliver bullion for the Philippine govern ' ment. the cost of which. $5S.fl64. wae reimbursed to the United States by that -government. Coinage Record for Year. The coinnofe executed by the mints dur ing the necaJ year IMS amounted to J1P7.--i.S77 hi gold, of which JH;.lt!.4. was In double eagles, and S4,S.06i in eagles of 'the designs prepared by the American sculptor, the late Augustus St. Gaudens. The amount of subsidiary silver coinage .-executed was 416.63rt.477, which is the largest subsidiary silver coinage executed In any one year since 1877. when the Gov ernment was prepared for the resumption of specie payments by Issuing subsidiary coins in redemption of fractional cur rency. The amount of minor coinage ex ecuted was JlX.0i?. There were coined for the Oovemment of the Philippine Islands 2S.003.91a pieces of silver coin of the value of 18.1.77.793 pent and for the government of Mexico 1.397.291 silver centavo pieces. The Director of the Mint estimates the production of gold In tlie United State during the year 19"7 to have been $90, 4.i5,7i and silver for the same period 56, 514.700 fine ounces of the California, value of J37.S99.7O0 at the average New York price of silver for the calendar year 1907, namely, 66 cents per fine ounce. Kstimates on Production. The director estimates the production of the precious metals in the world dur ing the calendar year 1907 to have been 410.5S5.3OO in gold and 185.014.623 fine ounces of silver of the commercial value of $122,090,000 at the average price of silver for the year. The Increased pro duction of silver for 1907 over that of 1906 was 19.2SO.iO fine ounces. The consumption of precious metals In the United States In the industrial arts during the calendar year 1907 Is esti mated In gold. Jlo.727,07O, and in silver 24.3.784 fine ounces. Of the gold con sumed In the arts. $33,549,495 was new material, and $7,175,575 In old. Of the sil ver used in the arts 22.137.243 fine ounces were new materials, and 2.232,541 fine ounces old. The total receipts of the mint' servica during the fiscal year 1908 amounts to 110.042,901). The stock of gold coin In the United States. June 30 last. Is estimated at $1, 535.1a.328: silver coins $715,615,595. includ ing $568,259,812 In silver dollars, gold, bul lion held by the treasury. $79.971247. and the silver bullion (coast value). $7,979,000. The stock of gold coin In the world January 1 last Is estimated at $70,014. 60O.O.JO; silver coin, Stt.Mn.7nn.nno. and the uncovered paper. $4.302.500.ono. WATER FDR 2M0 ACRES WHITE SAUIOX FARMERS TO ISSUE $60,000 BONDS. Fruitgrowers Form Union and Pro pose to Erect Cold-Storage Ware houseTown's Rapid Growth. WHITE SALMON. Wash.. Dec 13. i Special. Yesterday was a busy day for White Salmon. Two Important events took place which marks a new era for the town and valley. One was the favorable vote on the organiza tion of in Irrigation district with a $!0.0-)0 bond. The three directors are John B. Humphrey. Rudolf Iauter bach and John Myers. The plan Is to pump water from the White Salmon River, sufficient to irrigate 2000 or more acrfs. Work on the project will begin Immediately. The other event was the Incorpora tion of the White Salmon. Valley Growers' Fruit Union, a stock com pany, capitalized at J.vino. The union purposes to build a cold storage plant, to buy and sell farm produce, to estab lish a tannery and to operate fruit lands for themselves and for others. The stock has already been subscribed. The unt.m Intends to begin operations very soon on its storage plant. This bustling fruit town is forging ahead at a rapid rate, the postoffice receipts have Increased nearly ;V per cent in the last six months. A high SChOOl With A. twO-Venr PAtlraa - u a ' ben organized this year. The Gram mar departments are Tn an over crowded condition. A new school building will be required very soon to accommodate toe growing population. Strangers are continually amazed at the volume- of business which Is done In this town. The White Salmon Valley Develop ment League, of which j. Morgan Lewis is secretary, is beginning to stir things. From ail indications White Salmon should see a large immigration next year. 2 KILLED; HOUSE WRECKED (Continued from First Page.) be present at the orgy planned for this evening for the benefit of Alderman Michael Kenna. The fire leaped across an area way nnd spread to another frame building, which was also wrecked. Properties of the Coilseum stored in the buildings added fuel to the flames. Crowds of excited people, believing that the Coli seum had been blown up. rushed to the scene. The police and firemen began searching among the debris in the be lief that people were in the building. It was in a small frame shack ad- Joining the storage house in the rear where two men are believed to have lost their l.vea. This little structure also was practically wrecked by the explosion, and all that remained stand ing were portions of three sides of the structure. This was the home of a man known to the neighbors as "Pietrow eky. the junkman." IJving with him was an f'd man whom he had be friended. It is believed both men -were In the shack at the time of the explo sion and were buried in the ruins. It was at Irst believed that several other people were killed by the crash, as a number were in the vicinity at the time. Careful search of the debris by police and firemen, however, failed to reveal any bodies. Church People In Panic' The congregations of Grace Episcopal and Wabash-avenue Methodist Episco pal churches and guests of nearby ho tels rushed to the streets In a panic In the Midland Hotel, scores of guests ran panic-stricken to the street, and some carried their personal belongings with them. The first Ward ball has long been a 4 OUKf.OV COI.I.KGIATE DE- J B ATI AG LEAGl'E AH- 4 I kam;i:s scm;nii.ii t - , i. ' ' M j!; -W H t- 1 . 1 ! Vr- ' i '. Vs. ' if I ' - II fcn-mt ii.ir.in mniJ Urorrr ('. Hlrtchet, I'rrsldent. ALBANY, Or.. Dec. 13. Spe Wal.) Grover C. Birtchet. of Albany College, president of the Collegiate Debating League of Oregon, has begun arrange ments for the league's debates the coming season. The pre liminary debates will be held on February 27, when Albany Col lege will meet the Oregon State Normal School, of Monmouth, and McMlnnvllle College will contest with Pacific College, of Newberg. The winners contest for the championship of the league on April 9. The question to be discussed this year Is: "Resolved, That the United States Should Sub sidize Her Merchant Marine." The sides of the question were chosen by lot and in the prelim inary debates Pacific College and Monmouth Normal will sup port the affirmative. In the final debate the winner of the Albany-Monmouth debate will have the affirmative. source of contention. Iast week Rev. W. O. Waters, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, which adjotna the Coliseum on the north, eought and failed to secure an Injunction to prevent the holding of the ball on the grounrl that It was preju dicial to the morals of the community. The ball Is supported by "First Warders," who are represented in the City Council by Michael Kenna and John Coughlin. The proceeds of the ball, es timated at from $15,000 to $25,000, annually given, are used for the campaign expenses of the Alderman whose term expires the following Spring. Thi6 Is the 27th bomb explosion that has occurred in Chicago. The others are supposed to have been a aeries In the "gamblers' war." Theater 11-ianRKem estimate that there are about ll.iMi theater attendants In New York 'lty who attenrl at least one perform ance eah week throughout the season. 4 4 AGED COUPLE CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING MIX. AXD MRS. FERDINAND BAISK.KK.. IONK. Or.. Dee. 12. tSpecial.) Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Balsiger celebrated tueir golden wedding at the home of their son, Paul Balsiger, in this city. November 20. Ferdinand Balsiger was born In Berne, Switzerland, on November 27. 1S26, and celebrated his S2d birthday one week after his golden wedding. His father was a member of the Swiss Supreme Court Toung Balsiger, on the first day of May. 1847, found himself In New York, hav ing come over on the same ship that brought a little flaxen - haired Swiss maiden that was destined in less than a dozen years to become bis wife. Mr. Balslger's brother, John Balsiger, had acompanled him, and they, with Arno Itcltman, his future father-in-law, settled near Highland, Iil.. where they purchased a large body of land. On November 20, 1869, he was married to his partner's daughter, Celstlne Rcitman. who had been born in Zurich. Switzerland, on July S, 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Balsiger lived at Highland for a number of years, during which time seven children were born to them. In 1893 they decided to follow their children to the West, and arrived at the home of their daughter In lone in the Summer M 1904. They now divide their time between their children, but live most of the time with their son, Taul. in lone, where hey spend the Winter. Mr. and Mrs. Balslger's six living children are Mrs. Charles Allmyer, lone; Fred W. Balsiger, who owns a big fruit farm at White Salmon; Arnold W. Balsiger, who runs a general merchandise store at the same place; Paul Balsiger, hardware and Implement dealer. lone; J. A. Balsiger. a prominent physician of Colfax, and Alois Balelger, who holds a managerial position -with a large mercantile' firm In North Bend. Or. FORCER IS ARTIST Turns Cel! in County Jail Into Studio. MODEL IS FEMININE FORGER Pretty Girl Conies' Into Prominence by Deserting Husband on Wed ding Day and Signing Hia . Xarne to Bad Check for $300. SPOKANE. Wash., Dec. 13. (Special.) Her dainty, diminutive form draped In the silken folds of a flower-figured kl mono. Winifred Moter. the Newport min ister's adopted daughter, who deserted her husband. A. G. Daniels, of Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul construction fore man. just before the sun went down on their" wedding day at Cheney last Sep tember. and was arrested in Spokane for forging hm name to a $300 check, will pose for a full-length oil portrait in the County Jail The artist who will depict on his can vas the face and figure of the fair young forger is Harry Palmer, who is serving a jail sentence for having put in the market a $5 pen-and-ink production of the same sort as that which the sub Ject of his new painting Is charged with having executed. Artist Palmer, who -has been confined in the County Jail since ' last August, serving a sentence of nine months im posed by Judge Huneke on his plea of guilty to the charge of forgery, has im proved the time since his incarceration by painting landscapes and portraits. His cell Is a gallery of art. the walls being decorated with the artistic products of bis brush HILL STEAMERS FOR BAY (Continued from First Page.) colonization. The trade of the Orient Is now In the hands of Germany and Great Britain. The United States hardly fig- urea. While conditions remain aa they are, the American merchant marine will remain as it is. and the Oriental trade will continue to go to other countries." "We Pioneer," Says President. Hill summed up In two words the policy that bis railroad has pursued to such advantage In developing the Northwest. "We pioneer," he said. "We are always dn the lookout for new territory." he added, "and when we find a promising section we build a branch line and tap it. We do not deal In lands, but when we go Into a new section, knowing It to be good, we en courage people to settle there. Look at what har been done. Aa a mere example I may cite this, apple carnival held at Spokane. It has been & great success. and one of the chief features has been the display of apples from newly settled territory." Towns Growing Rapidly. KL-AiMATH FALJfcS. Dec. 13. (Special.) Klamath Falls, bonanza and Merrill are enjoying a substantial growth. Par ticularly Is this tru of this city, the busi ness district of which is rapidly being transferred towards the depot. There is urgent need here for a modern hotel, but Mr. Jacobs, of the Houston, expects to build a nrst-class hotel early next year. In time to accommodate the travel the advent of the railroad naturally -will bring. Ieaves Property to Saloonman. V ANCOTrVTCR. Wimh TW 1? clal.) Maxwell Payne. 65 years old, died nere tooay at ex. Josephs Hospital aa the result of an operation several days ago. Payne had no known relatives and has left property In Vancouver valued at $10ii0 to Barney Bohan. a local saloon keeper, who frequently befriended the old Portland Firm Sues Klgglns. VANCOUVER, Wash, Dec. 13-(Spe claL) Papers in a civil suit brought against John P. Kiggins, Mayor-elect of Vancouver, for an alleged debt, were filed In the Superior Court this after noon. The suit is brought by Marshall- Vells Hardware Company, of Portland, to collect $177.77, which. It Is claimed r mtii . i i The sensible man appreciates a gift that conduces to the comfort of his everyday existence an article of utility in the office or at his fireside. Nothing so perfectly fills this requirement as a piece of furniture, and our immense- stock and low prices offer exceptional opportunities to the conservative, careful buyer. Your inspection, whether you purchase or not, is cordially invited. ijfP f SSffi Pp I m if MoetIs THIS STYLE $9.00 No. 445: Weathered oak frames, high-grade velour cushions, war ranted to give good service; very artistic appearance ; adjustable back; special cash CQ ff price, only pi7VH WILL PROTECT FISH Oregon and Washington Plan Uniform Laws. SALMON MAY HAVE CHANCE lghboring State Adopts Recom mendations Framed . by Colum bia River Fishing Interests at Recent Meeting. With the adoption by th Washington State Fisheries Commission of the rec ommendations of the Columbia River fishermen for longer closed seasons, the enactment of protective salmon legisla tion by the Legislatures of Oregon and Washington this Winter is believed to be assured. The recommendations of the Columbia River fishermen were adopted by the Washington State Commission with 'only one slight amendment.' As originally recommended. It vas suggested that the Pall closed season extend from August 20 to September 10. but the Wash ington Commission decided to give the salmon protection for five days more and recommended that the Kail closed reason continue until September 15. The other recommendations for a Spring closed season from March 1 to May 1, and for a closed Sunday from May 1 to August 29, were Indorsed by the Com mission and Included In its report and recommendations as to fish legislation made to Governor Mead. These recommendations were first made t a conference held In this city last Friday, between the members of the sub committee of the Washington Fisheries Commission, to which had been referred the subject of Columbia River fishing. and the interested fishermen operating on that river. The following day the sub committee, of which J. R. Burke, of Oathlamet, Wash-, was chairman. met with the other members of the Commis sion at Seattle and recommended that the expression of the preliminary conference' be ratified. together with the slight change already noted. Favorable action on the report was taken by the Commis sion, which will transmit Its report to Governor Mead, who Is expected to make recommendations in his message to the Washington Legislature for legislation covering the protection that has been recommended. At the Seattle conference, however. Kd Rosenberg, representing the fishing in terests at Astoria, appeared before, the Commission and renewed his opposition to those features of the recommendations which proposed extensions in the closed season, including that of a weekly closed season. Ho requested the privilege of sub mitting an extended discussion of the subject of fish legislation but this was denied. Mr. Rosenberg was advised, however, br the members of the Com mission that he could file any such argu ment with the Governor who was the official to make final recommendations to the Ijeglslature. It always has been the contention of the lower river fishermen that the only way properly to protect the salmon is to prohibit fishing above tide water. A majority of those attending the conference here Friday, on the con trary, reached an agreement that longer closed seasons were required rather than the restriction of fishing to any one locality. Governor Chamberlain did not appoint like Commission In this state to wrestle I asomable Gifts for Mem Chairs How delightful, when you come home weary after the day's trials or toil, to throw yourself into the outstretched arms of a large, roomy Morris Chair! It would be hard to name the man who does not acknowledge their rest-giving qualities. Why not be comfortable as comfortable as you can be at all times it costs no more. A dollar will place one of these chairs in your home. Select and Reserve Your Gifts Now Make a very small deposit on them and we will keep them for you until the day of delivery you name. Have you ever visited our store? From the hundreds and hundreds of choicest pieces in rar est, most beautiful woods, may be chosen everything needed to furnish the most artistic home, from simplest chairs, rockers and tables, incorporating genuine goodness without extravagance, to the most elaborate-creations. And our prices are always the lowest. 1st and Yamhill 6 - with the salmon fishing question in the Columbia River but It la said he will be governed In his recommendations to the Legislature as to needed fish legislation by the expression of the fishermen In the recent conference. An effort will De maae to Recurs the enactment of uniform legis lation on the subject by both states that the confusion which has heretofore existed in the attempt to enforce the con flicting laws of both states, may be avoided. RECORDS MAY BE BARED (Continued from First Page.) ident over his Secret Service sentiments. Early tomorrow morning an organized effort will be made among both Republl cans and Democrats to postpone action on the part of the Senate. This is partly due to the point-blank refusal ot the Ben ator selected to introduce tha resolution tn nerform th duty assigned to him Weiirhed with this decision on hia part is the statement of the Democratic floor leader. Senator Culberson, that any re nort that he is to present a resolution like that passed In the House is untrue Senator Aldrich, who has opposed action by the Senate, will not be in Washington tomorrow. Action Started in Committee Room Whatever may be the real reason for the- lamblike attitude contemplated In the movement to delay action, the situa tion is described thi evening by one of the Senators who will take an active part tomorrow in unloosening the wet blanket in soak tonight for the hot headed proponents of the resolution in these words: "The amendment over which the row started originated in the House in Jim Tawney'si committee-room. It was re fused by the Senate andthe bill went to conference. Twica the Senate con ferees refused the amendment and the two houses could not agree. Finally it was reported and became a law. "Now the House has In a very digni fied way adopted a resolution couched in temperate langaage which covers the question of difference. There l no rea son why the Senate should follow this lead and also pass a resolution and name a committee. It,wlll accomplish the same purpose If the Senate awaits the result of the House inquiry and if it reports In favor of the action, the Senate can accept Its Investigation and Join In the ultimate action." Hate Bitter Against President. One singular feature of the anti-resolution movement l that It will be actively entered Into by Senators who have been classed as antt-AdminlBtration. It does not, however. Include all of this class. It promises to encounter the opposition of Senator Hale, who has Just been made the titular leader of the Senate, and who has repeatedly said that the reference made by the President cannot be passed over. Whether he will con sent to have the Senate remain quiescent until the House committee has made Its Investigation and report. Is something that will be investigated early tomorrow. Republican antagonism aroused by the President's sarcasm Is not the only force which the movement organized to day will have to combat to become suc cessful. Democratic Senators have as serted that while they make no threats, they will not submit quietly to the lash of the Executive. They must be won over to the point of view of the men who will lead the movement ajtainst action before the tide can be- stemmed. This Handsome Library Case Is shown in salesroom in both polished and beautifully . figured mahogany and sterling Eastern oak, also quarter-sawed., and given the hand-rubbed polish. The flaky effect from quarter-sawing of the wood is shown in the illustration, which wa.s made from a photo. The height of this case is 4 feet, width 51, feet ; has three compartments, with double, thick glass doors. The shelves are adjustable, castors of the best quality, work manship of the best, and Ave guarantee delivery in per fect condition. It will aid to beautify any room, nnd surely make an appreciative gift for some man young or old. The stock number is 546 ; the price Jj?30.0t). Pay $1 down and $1 a week if you like. No. 509 is a golden oak bookcase; 4V2 feet high, 24 inches wide, single glass doors, movable shelves; quarter-sawed and pol- C1 C fjfl ished; special price, with the same easy terms XJJJ No. 606 is a quarter-sawed golden oak bookcase, 41 '2 foot hi-rh and 3D inches wide, with four shelves, like the cut; double-. Of) ()( thick glass doors, handsomely polished; special price.. W'W for Xmas Gifts- ON 2d and Yamhill Rats Said to Menace Health of City. REALTY BOARD WILL ACT Extermination of Pests "Will Be Considered at Meeting: Called for Tomorrow Xtght at Commercial Club. The Portland Realty Board is to hold a meeting tomorrow night to discuss the rat question. According to information received by the Board, countless num bers of rodents infest the dump near the city garbage crematory, and accord ing to expert testimony furnished the real estate men, these rats are a deci.led menace to the health and property of this city, especially in view of a probable rise in the Willamette River nex Spring. It Is Intended to create an agitation whereby means can be provided for ex terminatirnt the pests. Referring to the rat question in re sponse to a letter. Superintendent Dag gett, of the garbage crematory, replied as follows: "Hundreds of thousands of rats mul titudes of them, no one knows how many, breeding. increasing and multiplying every minute, every day, every hour, in the festering, corrupting dump covfrine DESKS, CHAIRS OFFICE FURNITURE ISE FILING CABINETS GLASS 8 PRDDH0MMEC0. PRINTING, BOOKBINDING, LITHOGRAPHY New Pour-Story Building. 65-67 SEVENTH STREET TO WAR ON RODENTS mam THIS STYLE $25.00 No. 1908: High-class Morris Chair in golden oak, quarter-sawed and hand-pohshed, reversible cushions, covered with high-grade verona; a chair worth really dOC fC $35; special price. .. PiO. Ul four acres of ground adjacent to the City Crematory on Nicolai street, a crematory orieinnlly built to accommodate a city of 70iX Inhabitants, with a capacity of 25 tons of garbage a day, now receiving from :15 to 10 tons a day, and in Summer 75 tons a day, and- what is not consumed is dumped on four acres of liuid adjoin ing, with the result that 1t affords a breeding place for wuntless thousands of rats, which form a menace to the health of the city, which few of our peo ple are aware of." City Health Officer Dr. Father Toll!, also responded to the Realty Board's requeist for information on this subject. She intimated that the prevalence of the rats was one of the most dangerous nuisances, for any and- all of them may be Infected with the plague, and in the event of high water, they would seek safety In other portions of rlie ciM-. New Guban Tobaccos TE are pleased, to announce yy that we are using the new crop of Havana tobaccos in our Jose Vila Cifars. These Tobaccos are fully cured and in prime condition and equal to the celebrated 1905 crop. You may have had cause to complain of your favorite brands. Jose Vila will please you. This Is the Cigar that received FIRST AWARD for General Excellence BERR1MAN BROS, Mahmrm Tampa. Fla. Or. Lyon's PERFECT Tooth Powder Cleanses, preserves and beautifies the teeth, and Purines the breath A superior dentifrice for people of refinement Established in 1866 by S CATirBF.TX- Ej I. AKIN If FRIiAK CO. B Wlstrlbtltom. HAND SAPOLIO It insures an enjoyable, invigw rating bath; mates every port ' respond, removes dead skin. 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