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J . . THE MORNING OREGOXIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1909. - 7 JUDGE BENNETT'S CHARGES FALTER He Says He Can't Prove De tectives in League With Thieves. HEARSAY EVIDENCE ONLY Magistrate Before Police Committee Declares Accusations From Bench Based on "Re liable" Rumors. When placfd " ,h stand before the police committee of the Executive Boaru at the City Hall yesterday afternoon and asked the direct question by Mayor Simon 1' he would prefer charges against any member of the Police Department, from ,-hict Hfwn. MuniciDal Judge Bennett raid he had not the evidence to warrant such action. He at1 tnat ne naw. his assertions of alleged misconduct of frAm hennh on sreneral ob servations and statements made to him by "reliable persons. but that, ne was not prepared to prefer direct charges against any detective or patrolman. Five Attend Meeting. Mavor Simon presided at the meeting. Committeemen Clarke. Siche! and Brown, with Chief Cox. were present. The Mayor gave Judee Bennett every opportunity to make a full statement of the case, urging him to make a full and complete declara tion of any facts he -might possess. but the Judce repeatedly sa'id he did, not have knowledge of any criminal act on the part of any police oflicer. but said he made his statement from the bench in passing sen tence upon an alleged member of the Harvey Dale gang of bunco men. largely .for the purpose of frightening the crowd out of the city. Judge Sure of Dale Gang. Judge Bennett had but one positive dec laration to make. That was as to the operations of the Harvey Dale gang of bunco men. .who, he swore, he felt cer tain had been operating in Portland. He said he thought it strange that the de tectives did not drive Pale's granft out of Portland, but that he had no. knowledge of collusion on the part of any member of the police force, and emphasized the statement that be had never made any such charge from he bench or privately. -' Asked by Commissioner Sichel how he believed the public has been affected by the newspaper articles that have ap peared in connection with the fstatements of the Judge from the bench in the Mu nicipal Court. Judge. Bennett replied that he could not say: that he had heard some people say they wondered why the police did not drive the bunco men from the city, but that he was unable to tell how the public feels about the affair. Direct Charpes Denied. "1 ask this question simply to get at the effect of this matter." explained Com missioner Sichel. "Is It not a fact that, after reading these things in print, the public got the Impression that there la something rotten in Denmark? I should think-that would be the impression. Now. as these articles were based on what you said from the bench and caused this feeling, do you not think that a frank denial of alleged collusion from you would quiet that feeling?" Judge Bennett said he did not regard himself as responsible for all that has been published, and that he did not make any direct charge against any one from the bench or otherwise, and that he did not know of any grafting in the Police Department, nor did he have any facts that would have Justified bim In making any such declarations. Scar His Intent. "I simply had information from rella ble sources that bunco men were work ing In Portland." said Judge Bennett. "It seemed strarige to me that Harvey Dale's men could operate when no one else could, and from what I gathered from observation and otherwise, I thought it would be a good Idea to try to frighten the whole crowd away." "What you said from the bench was said in a heated state?", queried Mayor Simon. "No. I was very careful to write out what I had to say to the prisoner before me. so that I would make no statements I could not substantiate,' replied Judge Bennett. "Well, from what you know, taking everything Into consideration, have you sufficient knowledge of any wrongful act of any member of the police force, from . the Chief down, to warrant you in prefer ring charges against any member?" asked Mayor Simon. . Judge Bennett replied that he had no .such knowledge. Day's Ire VnfoOnded. Judge BennVtt said that when he made his statement from the bench, implying that someone was shielding "bunco men." he had in mind no special person, and did not ref r to the detective force specifically. He said that he did not know why Detective Joe Day had taken it upon himself to make the statement that the allegations were aimed at him. "The only thing that happened to con nect Joe Day with the affair." explained Judge Bennett, "was that two or three days before I made my statement from the bench Day and another detective testified for a man 1 knew was a member of this Dale sans- I did not like that very well, but I did not think of Day in connection with the a?falr until he made the voluntary statement that I In tended my remarks to apply to him.-" . "Judge, there is bub one feature of this affair that interests me -and gives me concern." said Mayor Simon, "and that ts as to the allegations1 that some mem bers f the detective staff have stood in with criminals and have shielded them. If that were so. and It were shown to me. I would ask the police committee to discharge that offloer at once. I will again ask you if you have knowledge of anv puch misconduct on the part of any officer." "Xo," Again Answered. Judge Bennett again replied that he had not "You have no knowledge of any mis conduct of the police with gamblers or any other criminals, either?" persisted the Mayor. Judge Bennett gave the same reply, but remarked that he understood that the In famous "stool pigeon" polio" Is again in voeue In the department. Mayor Simon had previously Issued stringent orders against this feature of the police work, and iid that he would not tolerate It. Chief Cox asked Judge Bennett If he knew how "that JTOuO trick' was 'pulled off." " referring to a recent swindle. Judge Bennett replied that he understood that it was by means of cards. He re plied to a question from the Chief that he did not know of anyone who could furnish him the information regarding the case, but said he understood that the trick was done by out-of-town men. - "Judge Bennett," said Chairman Clarke, of the committee, "if .you come into possession of any facts that show, any misconduct on the part of any police offi cer, will you tell the Chief?" Chief Is to Be Informed. Judge Bennett replied that lie certainly would; that he and the Chief are con fidants, the Chief having known the Judge since a small boy. The Judge said that he had spoken to the Chief recently concerning several matters. All of the menibeers of the committee' said they .would be glad to have any facts that might come to the notice of the Judge regarding misconduct of officers, if he should ever hear of any. Commissioner Sichel asked Judge Ben nett about the working of the police de partment, as -to the volume of arrests, and afked him If It is not true that the police work hard all the time. "That Is generally true," was the ieply. "but there have been some casrs that I have-not liked very well.;' - "I wish you would tell the Chief when things go wrong." said the Mayor. vLPt him know about It, so that he can remedy it." ' ' "No one Is to be protected by this ad ministration." said Mayor. Simon, at the close of the hearing. "We want no graft ers in public office, and I will not tolerate any graft In any department, if I know it. I would ask the instant dismissal of any employe of the city found grafting." Hearing Pleases JIayor. ' The rommjttee then adjourned, after which Judge Bennett ami the members held a brief conference' with Mayor Simon in his private office. Joe Day was not present at the meeting, as the Mayor had decided that It would be unnecessary, in' caee Judge Bennett should make no direct charge against him. "I am gratified that Judge Bennett did not prefer any charges against the de tectives." said Mayor Simon, after the meeting. "It has been a matter of great concern to me ever since he made his statement from the bench. While it was ...n. horrt fnr me to believe that any of the officers would be guilty of grafting and being in collusion with criminals, i felt badly over the affair, and am glad that It is cleared ud." VAGRANT DROPS FROM SIGHT Even Watson's Attorney Doesn't Know His Whereabouts. Interest In the sensation surrounding Frank Watson, the allied "bunco man," who escaped, from Portland after being released by Judge Gatens. of the Circuit Court, was added to yesterday by the admission of Tom McDevitt, one of the attgneys appearing for Watson, that Watson's whereabouts were unknown to him. Knowledge that Watson had actually left the city will not deter the City At torney's office from following up his prosecution. Deputy City Attorney Sul livan announced yesterday that, owing to the adjournment of the Circuit Court dur ing the two days of the meeting of the Bar Association, the opportunity to pre sent a motion to have Judge Gatens' order vacated had not arisen, but that the mat ter would be taken up today with Judge Bronaugh, Presiding Judge of the Circuit Court. Captain Moore, upon whose shoulders Detective Joe Day. placed the blame for delay in action of the detectives in seek ing the rest of Watson's alleged gang; who escaped the police, denies Day's state ments In an unqualified rhanner. "The rules of the department prevent me from discussing such a matter." said. Captain Moore, "so I can say nothing for publica tion, bur 1 deny absolutely all that Joe Dav said with reference to me." Ex-Councilman A. K. Bentley. the ob ject of an attack 'by Detective- Day brands the detective's statements as a falsehood in no unqualified terms. "The story he tells about me is a lie." said Bentley last night. It is so mftch of a Me that It is absurd. I don't believe that anyone ever used my name to Day. I have never given my permission to have my name used in such an atrocious scheme. This man Hazel he talks about I never saw but once, and that was when I was Introduced to him. I did know Abbott a little. I loaned him a camping outfit. I presume that la where Joe Day gets his fishing story to the effect that I associated or fished with Hazel. I was not aware that Abbott was not a business man until Just a short time ago before he was run out of town. He came to me and told me that he was ' In the poolroom business, and told me that the town was full of crooks, and that they were being protected while he was being run out of town. He asked me to go up the street with him. and he would show me a bunch of crooks who were allowed to- remain while he was forced to go. Iwent-with him. We visited a first-class hotel, and he pointed out a number there, and in several other places he pointed out men who were well-known In this city." COURT ETHICS - DISREGARDED Presiding Judge Bronaugh Says At torneys Violated Rules. "I do nol consider It professional cour tesy, to say tha least, for attorneys to go to another judge to fix a bond when they have already consulted me about the matter, an'd when they know my whereabouts," said ..Presiding Judge Bro naugh of the Circuit Court yesterday In talking about .the action of Attorneys H. C. King and J-. B. McDevitt in securing from Circuit Judge Oatens an order re ducing Frank Watson's bail from loflO to tlOO. 4 "It is one of the rules of the Circuit Court that where the presiding judge cannot easily be found, any other Judge of that court may act In his place. But in the Watson case I was at the Court house all the afternoon except between 6:46 and 7:06 o'clock, when I went to dinner, and the attorneys could easily have found me. I was at the Courthouse until 9 o'clock that night. I do not think I am overly sensitive about such things, but this seems to me discourtesy, to say the least. "About 4:15 o'clock Monday afternoon King 'came to me and wanted to know how long I would be In my chambers. I told' him I would be there until 6 o'clock. I Intended to be in chambers later than that, to work on ' some cases which I have under advisement, but I did not wish to be disturbed. King said he had some sureties on a bail bond which he wished to have Justified. When I said I would be there until 5 o'clock, he re plied that the matter was not particularly urgent, and that he guessed he could take It up in the morning. "At 5 o'clock I went out Into the Courthouse corridor, met King and Mc- Devitt at the top of the stairs, and we spoke, but they said nothing about the ball then. I remained In my chambers until 6:45 o'clock and returned later, but they evidently did not try to reach me either there or at my house." Thanksgiving at Clatsop Beach. For the accommodation of its' patrons who will spend the Thanksgiving holiday at Clatso? Beach the A. & C. R. R. R. "will run its evening train leaving Port land at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday. November 24. through to Seaside: the morning train runs through to Seaside, daily. Unusually high tides will prevail at Clatsop Beach during Thanksgiving week, ranging from nine v feet four inches Thanksgiving day to ten feet on Sun day. - November 2S. Round trip fare M. Special preparations for Thanksgiving are being made by the hotels. Ticket offices cornei Third and Morrison streets, 123 Third street and Union Depot. ' , Stewart's recipe for longevity is, "Chew Piper Heldsleck champagne fla vor tobacco and don't btow out the gas." WIFE LIS Ifl FOB Husbarld Chased Her With - ,KniTe, She Avers. THREE DIVORCES ASKED AVoman, Separated From Husband Because She Sat on Another Man's Lap, Files Protest, Insisting Court Exceeded Its Rights. . ' Chased 'out the front door of her home by an angrv husband, who brandished an open pocket-knife, threatening to-"rip her open." and, after having endured his drunken sprees for the past 13 years. Mrs. Annie M. Irvine, of Pembina County, North Dakota, brought a divorce suit In the Circuit Court yesterday to be freed from William J. Irvine. He is an exca vating and hauling contractor. Mrs. Irvine savs she and her husband were married March 17. 1SS8. in North. Da kota! and that they have eight children, six of whom she asks to have In her custody. It was in 1W6. says Mrs. Irvine, that her husband- began to drink. The woman tells how her husband went into the back yard one day, firing off a gun. and falling as though he had been shot. She thought at first, she says, that he had committed suicide. Last Friday, continues the complaint. Irvine wanted to i Mni- finri hl razor. Mrs. Irvine' says he threatened one of his children, saying that wnen ne am mm there would be "blood all over." For her own safety and that of the children, she thought best to leave him. Both Have Property. She and her husband own 4M acres in North Dakota, which they value at JlS.noO. on which there is a JS000 mortgage. Mrs. Irvine, says she owns also a house and three lots in Neche, N. D.. worth $000. besides 11300 worth of farm tools and horses. Her husband has $1500 coming from crop rent, she alleges, and earns $150 a month. She demands $300 expense money, $75 a month alimony, a third in terest jn the property, and Jlu.uw perma nent alimony. Emily M. Lasche, who was recently di vorced from E. C. Lasche . by Circuit Judge Gatens, the Judge finding she sat in the lap of a man named Bckenberger, filed a motion in the Circuit Coiirt yes terday to set aside the verdict. She says the Judge should not have allowed a letter purporting to have been written by "Uncle John" to have been introduced in evidence. She says also that the court had no Jurisdiction over her case. Wife's Life Threatened. Threatened with death by a drunken husband is alleged by Katie 8chneiter.to have been her lot at the hands of Robert Schnelter. She says In a divorce suit filed In the Circuit Court yesterday that he threatened also to take the lives of his four children. She married him Septem ber 15. 1900. E. W. Goddard brought a divorce suit in the Circuit Court yesterday against Mrs. B. H. Goddard, alleging that she left him in October, 1908, and has not since re turned. They 'were married at Huron, S. D., .May 2, 1S98. WOMAN SUES FOR $10,000 Malpractice Charged Against Two Portland Physicians. .Malpractice on the part of Drs. R. J. and Louis Marsh is alleged by Anna V. Colone In a complaint against them which she has .filed In the Circuit Court. She demands $10,000 damages. Tha plaintiff says that on November 17, 1907, her right leg was broken between the knee and ankle. She was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital, and avers she tofd the Drs. Marsh of her trouble. Al though both the tibia and fibula bones were broken, she says the physicians treatedsthe fracture as though only one were broken, and failed to remove from the Injured limb a splintered bone, which prevented the limb from knitting. After the limb bad been for 10 days In a plaster cast, says the wjoman, the doc tors tried to reset the bones, and read Justed the cast in such 'a negligent man ner that, the veins and arteries were In jured, causing running sores on the limb. She further complains that in January, 190$, the physicians advised her to use her limb; that the bones had knitted. Her right limb Is several Inches shorter than the left as a result of the doctors' alleged unskillful operations. - WILBCK LEAVES BIG ESTATE Valuable Portland Real Estate Willed to Mrs. Faifnie Wilbur. The will of R. M. Wilbur, disposing of an estate valued at $73,250, was admitted to probate In the County Court yesterday. With the exception of about $JO0O in cash and a promissory note, the entire estate consists of Portland real estate. Fannie M. Wilbur,, the widow, was ap pointed by County Judge Webster ex ecutrix. The appraisers are D. W. Wake field, James C. Costello and Charles K. Henry. Wilbur died November 2. Uzzlel S. Blakney's estate was admitted to irrobate yesterday, Elizabeth Blakney, the widow, being appointed administra trix. The estate is valued at $7363. The estate of John C. Sweet, who died November 15, was also admitted to pro bate. William A. Cantrlll was appointed administrator. Sweet's property was worth $7320. RODMAN TRIAL MAY , WAIT i ' Indicted Man's Case Iay Not Come Vp Today. It is intimated that Frank Rodman, indicted with Mrs. Hazel Maddux for manslaughter on account of the death of Mrs. May Real on the Llnnton road, may not be tried today. , Judge Bronaugh was asked about the A Handy Home-Made Rem- - edy for Coughs and Colds A cold or cough often comes on quickly: This simple remedy, if kept handy, will nip it In the bud. Al though inexpensive, there is nothing better at any price. It usually stops a deep-seated cough in twenty-four hours, and is splendid for hoarseness, whooping cough, chest pains, bronchi tis, etc. .Granulated. Sugar Syrup 124 oz. Pinex 24 oz. Make a plain syrup by roix.'ng one pintGrauulated Sugar and pint of warm water; stir for 2 minutes. Put 2'i ounces Pinex in a pint bottle and fill up with the Sugar Syrup. Take a- teaspoonful every one, two or three hours. t None of the weaker pine prepara tions will work in this recipe.' Use the real Plnex itself, which is the most valuable concentrated compound of Norway White Pine Extract, and is rich In all the healing elements of the jiine. All druggists have it or .an easily get it on request. , This recipe makes a full pint of un equaled cough syrup--enourh to last a family a long time for only 54. cents. It is equally good for children and adults, and has a oleaslnor taste. Strained hon y can be used instead of the syrup, and makes a very fine honey and tine Isr ouarh syrup. matter yesterday and said that the case has not been reset, and that if Rodman is not tried today he does not know at what date the case will be set. Junkman Sues for Pay. J. Levy brought suit against the Great Western Smelting: & Refining Company in the Circuit Court yester day; demanding $895 for a lot of junk, including copper, lead, brass-green, aluminum and .tin foil, sold the com pany. . Mortgage Case Reaches Court To foreclose a $10,000 mortgage on the Elton Court Annex, at 414 Yamhill street, L. A. Schureman has brought suit in the Circuit Court. S. A. Mul- ford is the defendant. APPLE TO BE STUDIED Y. M. C. A. CLASS IS FRl'IT CUL- TIRE PERMANENT. Portland Apple Growers' Association to Be Name of New Organlza lion Meet Tomorrow. So srreat has interest in apple culture been found by the Portland Young Men's Christian - Association that wnat was originally Intended to be only a. small "class for the study of that subject Is to become a permanent organization of con siderable importance. The first meeting of the class was to have been held last Saturday night, but when the time came more man itw peojjm were in attendance, overflowing the lec ture room. More ambitious plans tiave now been adopted and will be launched at a meeting In the association building, Sixth and Taylor streets, tomorrow night. The Portland Apple Growers' Associa tion is to be the name of the organiza tion. Detailed plans will be adopted Saturday night and a president, secretary and treasurer elected, who will act with . ; 1 TitMinlAr TTronrh. of the Y. M. C. A.,- in the management This meeting will be open to the general puDiic. nim it is expected that the attendance 'will exceed that of last Saturday night. The lecture this week will be by Pro fessor A. B. Cordley, head of the horti cultural department of the Oregon Agri cultural College, who will-speak on "The Codlin Moth and Its Control." The lec ture will be Illustrated . by stereopticon views. v As many were turned away oecause oi lack of room at the last meeting, the v,i- wuk will be held in room 418. which has a larger seating capacity. After the lecture there win do an pbh discussion. Professor Cordley giving all present an opportunity to ask questions. At 'the meeting the following Saturday H M. Williamson, secretary of the State Board of Horticulture, will be the speaker and his subject will be "Development of the Apple Growing Industry of Oregon." Subjects for other meetings In the Winter t' A, KAlnc nntlined and tonics series i " - v " - of much practical value to the orchardist will be discussed. ' HALF oTHlMTiED SUBSCRIBERS TO CITY BEAUTI FUL FUND LIBERAL. '' Sjmf. few pit !m 0 m M: . . mwr ': ' 2 "v ' J' HOURS p' I SOLID THROUGH TRAIN V jp "THE NORTH BANK ROAD" (S. P. 8 S. Ry.) (' NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY N ll THROUGH SLEEPING CAR TO OMAHA M Total Amount Having Reached $10, ,600, Whole Amount May Be Completed by Saturday. Owing to the pressure of personal busi ness matters, J. C. Ainsworth. J. C. Lewis 'and A. H. Devers, who compose the subscription committee for the City Beautiful fund, were unable to carry out the plans of canvassing the downtown district as was their. Intention yesterday. However, a total of $1500 came the way of the committee yesterday, from persons Who were mot On the streets. This sum in addition to the ?9100 previously sub scribed inflates the fund to considerably over one-half the amount of $20,000 which the committee hopes to be able to secure before December. 1. The subscription committee expects to take up Its work early today and before evening to realize a big list of subscrib ers. The sums subscribed yesterday were as follows: Eastern & Western Lumber Company, $500;' Warren Construction Company. $500: Oregon Electric, $200; Union Meat Company. $:00: W. D. Wheel-, writrht Company. $100. Fourteen hundred IMET Every mother feels a great dread of the pain and. dan ger attendant upon the most critical period pf her life. Becoming a mother should be a -source of joy to all, but the suffering and danger incident to the ordeal makes its anticipation one of misery. Mother's Friend is the only remedy which relieves women of the great pain and danger of maternity; th hour which is dreaded as woman's severest trial is not only made painless, but all the danger is t avoided by its use. Those who use this remedy are no longer despond ent or gloomy; nervousness, nausea and other distressing conditions are overcome; the system is made ready for the coming event, and the serious accidents so common to the critical hour are obviated by the use of Mother s Friend. "It is worth its weight in gold," says many who have n;pri it 100 Pr bottle ' naVC USeU ll. dmg ,tore. Boole conUininsr rlnbl lnf brmitlon of in- rut to all women, will be sent free. SJUDFIELD REGULATOR CO. Atlanta, Ca. , Standard Drawing - Room and Tourist Sleeping Gars Dining Gar Meals a. la carte Day Coaches Steam Heated Electric Lighted An Individual Light in Each Berth Tickets and full information at Corner Third and Morrison Streets, Portland A. D. CHARLTON, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent ormern ec railway f. C. 20-09 dollars more were promised, but not signed. The . total amount now- raised .is $10,600, and it Is thought the entire $30,000 desired can be raised by Satur day. The contributors Tuesday were: Ladd Estate ' Company, $500; Fleischner-Mayer Co., $500: Dr. Andrew C. Smith, $S00; Pa cific Bridge Co. and Campbell & Swi gert. $S00; T. B. Wilcox. $260; Russell & Blythe, $2S0; A. B. Stelnbach, $100; Laurelhurst Co., $100; Frederick V. Hol man, $100; Mayor Simon. $100. Campflre to Be Held. Georjre Wright Pest and Sumner Post, G. A. R., are to give a campflre in Mul key Hall, Second and Morrison streets, Friday night, at which the members of Scout Young Camp, No. 2, Spanish War Veterans, will be guests. The Spanish War veterans will give a preliminary per formance of several of the numbers from the minstrel entertainment set for De cember 1 and 2, and members of the two G. A. R. posts will speak. The Spanish War veterans will meet at Knights of Pythias Hall. Eleventh and Alder streets, and march in a body to Mulkey Hall. JEWEL THIEF IS JAILED George Williams Must Serve One Year for Stealing Diamond. George Williams, a negro, was sen tenced to one year In the County Jail hv .Tudz-e Bennett in the Municipal Court yesterday morning for the theft Of a dalmond ring from Mrs. M. Schls ber, who lives In the Kent Addition, where her husband conducts a drug store. Williams had been employed to clean up about the place and discovered the ring in a box hidden In a closet. Ha took the ring and hid It in his room. When Detective Coloman went over to search for the jewel he found the ring in the negro's possession. Williams tried hard to deny this, bnt fiually broke down and admitted that he had taken it. Williams was released from the rork plle only a short time ago for a small robbery. PILES Cl'RF.n IN S to 14 DAYS. FAZO OINTMENT Is fpusranteed to cure any case of Itching. Hlind. Blneding or Protruding I'iles in 6 to 11 day or money refunded. SOc. The Main Highway To The East THE OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION CO. ' ' , ' OREGON SHORT LINE UNION PACIFIC CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago AND ALL EASTERN POINTS ELECTRIC BLOCK SIGNAL PROTECTION the SAFE ROAD TO TRAVEL OREGON-WASHINGTON LIMITED . Leaves Portland Daily "at 6 :35 P. M. Arrives Chicago 8 :35 P. M. Third Day. . CHICAGO-PORTLAND SPECIAL Leaves Portland Dally 10:00 A. M. Arrive. Chicago, "oon. Third Day. Arrives St. Louis 5i55 P. M. Third Day. The through, equipment to St- Louis forms a part of the famous "St- Louis-Colof ado Limited" from Denver yla Union Pacif ic and Y abash. Pullman drawing-room sleeping cars, Pullman tourist sleeping cars with all the latest im provementscompartment observation sleeping car, dining car and free reclining-chair cars. SOO-SPOKANE-PORTLAND "Train de Luxe , BETWEEN PORTLAND AND ST. PAUL Via the O. R. & N. and'Soo Spokane Line, through Spokane, Wash LEAVES PORTLAND 7:00 P. M. DAILY ... ARRIVES ST. PAUL 1:30 P. M. THIRD DAY , A Handsomely Equipped Electric Lighted Solid Train of Compartment Ob servation Car, Standard and Tourist Sleepers and Dining Car. Inquire at the City Ticket Office, Third aud Washington Sts., Portland, Oregon, for all de sired information, including beautifully illustrated and instructive book, "Sights and Scenes From the Car Window," explaining everything of interest en route. Wm. McMURRAY, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon I