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THE MORNING OREGONIAX, TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1910. 3 GANNON PROVES MAJORITY RULES McCredie of Washington Eulo gizes Speaker for Re cent Fight. EVEN ENEMIES ADMIRED "Public Mind Has Simply Been Poisoned Against Great Man" Says Washington Legislator, Who Backs Old Leader. OREGOXIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. March 28. Few followers of "Uncle Joe" Cannon have been willing frankly to discuss the recent fiRht in the House of Representatives that re sulted In removing the Speaker from the committee on rules, though plant ing him more firmly than ever In the Speakers' chair for the remainder of the present Congress. Not so Representative McCredie of Washington, one of the staunchest and most fearless supporters of Speaker Cannon. The views of McCredie are interesting, both because of his loyalty to the Speaker and the Republican or ganization and because they are the views of a man comparatively new to National politics. When asked to ex press himself on the memorable scrap. Judge McCredie said: "It was a grand fight between the Republicans and a coalitlonof uerao crats and Republican secessionists. Per sonally, I did not care whether ths Speaker was on the committee on rules or not. I think it is of little impor tance. For SO years the Speaker has been a member of this committee. Prior thereto he was not, and subsequent to this time he may not be again, and yet with a Democratic House he may be. Business Mae Been Progressing-. "The only thing the committee so far has done this session has been to make a rule setting a time for hear ing on the Ballinger-Pinchot resolu tion. However, business has been pro gressing steadily except during those periods of insurgency upheaval. "The committee on rules is really an emergency committee. When busi ness in the House becomes congested or languid, the committee becomes im portant in bringing forward the meas ures particularly needed or necessary to carry out the platform of the party in power. Otherwise, platforms would drown in tha turbulent sea of 80,000 bills. "A Speaker la In harmony with the majority and is desirous of carrying cut the will of his party, and if on the rules committee, he will so co operate. If not on the rules committee, then the majority party should equally control of the committee, so as not to stifle the will of the majority party. "This fight Is not the outcome of a patriotic desire to establish a great principle. It is not a fight for the lib erties of the people. It neither estab lishes a great principle nor any magna charta. There were two motives that underlaid this fight. One was a hatred of Cannon. The other was a fear of the hysterical condition existing in the country and particularly in some Congressional districts. How Cooper Lost Chairmanship. "Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin, personally a tine gentleman, but one who is high strung, loves to be petted, extolled and wants to rule, is rather eccentric, nerv ous; things must move as he dictates, or he will not stand pat; if caucus does not agree with' his views, then he in variably picks up his hat and bolts the caucus. Mr. Cooper made a magnifi cent speech during the fight, but, being interrupted, he showed his grievance. Mr. Cooper's eloquence at once lost its effect. Mr. Cooper lost a chairman ship. Others also did not get on the committees they desired, and Uncle Joe had to stand for their spleen, when, in fact. Cannon, simply against his will and advice, was carrying out the wish of the leading Republicans. These sore toed fellows were not so much after the rules as after the present Speaker. "The next class of insurgents were the fellows, at heart regular Republicans, who felt it was necessary to fight some rule or rules to satisfy their constituenta at home. "The job of Congressman was more important to them than any standard of right. It takes a man with courage to Ftand for what he thinks is right when at the same time his constituents feel what actually is right is all wrong. These fellows didn't have that courage. The peeds' of dissension and disloyalty have been sown everywhere, the poison of which is visible all over the United States. There is another class called insur gents, but in fact at heart and prin ciple are Democrats, elected to Congress under false pretenses as Republicans. They were consistent and voted with the Democrats all of the time. If I had .been a Democrat I would have voted as they did. Being a Republican, I voted as the Republicans did. I was elected as & Republican, am a Republican, and have no regrets for staying with the party of my convictions. Democrats Cannon's friends. 'The Democrats are good friends of Speaker Cannon at heart they are not against him or against the rules. They were trying to make political capital. ?vo one could criticise their actions for that. "It was a great fight. The galleries were packed. The people were not there because they had any interest in so minor n. factor as the rules. They were there liecaiise they loved a fight. Cannon con ducted himself fearlessly as the grand, old, courageous man he is. facing a mob seeking vengeance. Even his ene mies admired him. How touching it was to see him assisting the gentleman from Nebraska, Mr. Norris, to keep aright parliamentary, that he might not fail in his attack. A loving father could not have been kinder than Cannon was. He kept hLs enemy from mistakes. "I am unable to see how a man who has been elected to Congress from the same district 1 . times, has been the watch-dog of the treasury for years, and paved the country millions of dollars, the greatest of conservationists, always popular with his associates even to this day. could possibly be such a monster as lie is depicted to be. I don't believe he has changed at all. Some of the public, has simply been poisoned against a great man. Had he had the opportunity that rame to Jackson or Lincoln, when the times demanded great courage and con viction, as well as good judgment, I believe Cannon would go down in history as one of the great men of our Nation. 'IBut prejudice wrought havoc. "In the light Cannon demonstrated to n moral certainty what he always con tended, that a majority ruled the House, end at all times was capable of ruling." TO CUKE A COLO 1ST ONE DAT. Taks LAXATIVE BKOMO Qulnlna Tablets. Xtrugglmtm refund money if it falls to cur. tC W. GROVE'S slgaatora Is on each box, 26a, ROOSEVELT'S DAUGHTER TO At ' v 5 i f ' MRS. SKHOLAS LOXG1VORTH. BOSTON, March 28. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth is a beneficiary in the will of her late grandfather, George C. Lee, a wealthy banker of this city,- who died recently. . The will, which was filed for probate today, directs that the in come of one-half of the estate be divided among half a dozen rela tives, ' of whom ex-President Roosevelt's eldest daughter is one. The estate is valued at several mUlion dollars. STRIKE VOTE -ON Lake Shore Trainmen, 20,000, Now Involved. UNION MEN REJECT OFFER Break In Conference 'With Officials Occurs on Question of Working Conditions Would Arbi trate Wage Deal. CT HV BLAND. March 28. A strike vote was ordered taken today on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway by the officers of the Brotherhood of Rail way Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors. About 20,000 men are in volved. The end of the conference came with the rejection toy union officials' of a counter proposition offered by the rail road. The original demands of the men were rejected two days ago. The result of the strike vote will be known April 8. While neither side will discuss the causes of the failure to agree, it is un derstood that the break occurred on the question of working conditions, both sides being willing to compromise on the sub ject of wages. Pending the canvaseing of the strike vote, Vice-President A. L. Gregg, of the Order of Railway Conductors, and Vice President A. V. Whitney, of the Broth erhood of Railway Trainmen, will open negotiations with- the management of the Nickle Plate syetem in this city for a new working agreement. X. CENTRA!; STKIKE DIE Kefusal of Wage Demand Results in Vote to Be Taken. NEW YORK, March 28. The New York Central Railroad late today re fused to grant the wage Increase of from 8 to 64 per cent demanded by 5000 conductors and trainmen, and the presidents of these unions notified the railroad company that they would or der a strike vote. The company offered an increase of from 8 to 25 per cent. BIG FOm TELEGRAPHERS WIN Increased Wages Will Aggregate $34 00 a. Month. CINCINNATI, March 28. The Board of Arbitration which had in hand the con troversy between the Big Four Railway and its telegraphers reached an agree ment late today. The operators are to receive increased wages amounting in the aggregate to $3KK) a month. Maryland Road Grants Demands. BALTIMORE, March 28. It was learned today that the Western Mary land Railroad bjjid granted its locomotive engineers an increase of about eight per cent in wages. Some 200 men are af fected. FILIPINOS ENACTING LAWS Special Legislative Session on for Public Works Legislation. MANILA, March 28. A special ses sion of the Philippine Legislature was convened at Baguto today, chiefly for the purpose of enacting public works legislation. Despite the operations of the Payne Aldrlch tariff bi'l. the revenues show recent increases. Sergio Osmerna, Nationalist, was re elected Speaker of the Assembly prac tically without opposition. SM00T BACKS POWER BILL State Control for Sites Is Plan. House Caucus Soon. WASHINGTON. March 28. The movement for the transfer of water power sites from the National Govern ment to the several states and terri tories took shape today when Senator Smoot Introduced a bill for that pur- SHARE IN ESTATE OF MILLIONS -t r - j-t-" it pose. Contrary to general expecta tions the bill will provide for the leas ing of power sites by the states and would not permit their sale under any conditions. It would provide for a transfer to a state whenever it was shown to the satisfaction of the Secre tary of the Interior that any tract of land was chiefly valuable as a power site. A caucus- of the House Republicans is to be called for next week to arrange the programme of putting through that body the Administration's measures now pending. This was agreed upon at the White House today. The question of the caucus was taken up this morn ing, when Representatives Townsend and Hamilton Fish conferred with the President. - The Senate committee on judiciary decided to make a favorable report on the nominations of Robert M. Montgom ery, of Michigan, presiding judge; Wil liam H. Hunt, of Montana; James F. Smith, of California: Orion M. Barber, of Vermont, and Marion De Vries, of California, as judges of the new Cus toms Court of Appeals. Representative Champ Clark, the mi nority House leader, predicted today that it would be a long time before the House .would elect a nonpartisan par liamentarian Speaker. BURSTS, 8 DIE TARGET' PRACTICE OX CRUISER CHARLESTON' FATAL. In Drill Off Olongapo Breech Block of 3-inch Gun Blows Out, Over Deck. MANILA, P. I., March 28. The . report that a fatal accident had occurred on the United States cruiser Charleston was confirmed today. Eight men were killed and several others slightly injured. During practice at sea off Olongapo, the breech block of a three-inch gun blew out and its flight across the deck cut through a steel stanchion and mowed down the men. Seven of the victims were instantly killed, while the eighth died as the Charleston was hurrying to Cavite. The dead are: Philip McKee, master-at-arms. Walter Anstedet, seaman. , Harry Heaton, seaman. Leo Reemelle, seaman. Harry Graden, seaman. Ralph Barkman, seaman. Maxie Barnerd, seaman. Edward Molin, private marine. Rear-Admiral John Hubbard, commander-in-chief of the fleet, has ordered an investigation. The. bodies will be buried at Cavite. The Charleston, which is Admiral Hub bard's flagship, today returned to the fir ing range. Her commanding officer is Commander John H. Gibbons. She is a protected cruiser of 9700 tons, and carries 68 guns. PREMATURE EIRE IS BLAMED All Man -of-War's-Men Killed Lived East of Rockies. WASHINGTON, March 28. Rear-Admiral Hubbard in reporting to the Navy Department the accident to the Charles ton, which resulted in the death of eight men, ascribes the cause as prob ably due to the premature discharge of one of the 3-inch guns. Admiral Ma son, Chief of Ordnance, believes the ac cident resulted from a bent or broken firing pin. The residence and next of kin of the men who were killed are: Walter Anstedt, next of kin, George Anstedt (father), Trvnton, 111. Maxie Barner, Cave-in-Rock, 111., next of kin Mrs. Sarah Khelton (mother), Ardmore. Okla. Ross Barkman. next of kin, W. Bark man (father). McKinley, Ind. Harry Reeves Graden, next of kin, William Graden (fatner), Chester. Pa- Henry Almond Heater, next of kin, I J. N. Heater (father). Smithland, Ky. i -nmp jonn JMcK.ee. next of kin. Mrs. A. Kivler (sister),' West Nanticoke, Pa. Leo Remmelle, next of kin. Airs. V. Grandon (sister), Omaha, Neb. Edward Albert Molin, Rockford, 111., next of kin, Carlotte Molin (mother). These men will be Duried at Canacao, Cavite, P. I. Tilaniook Head Climhed Quickly. SEASIDE. Or., March 28. (Special.) Stuart Strong, an Eastern visitor, and Miss Becky Biddle. of Portland, made a record ascent to the summit of Tilla mook Head yesterday afternoon, in one hour from the foot of the tra'il, return ing to the same point in 37 minutes. At this season of the year the climb is quite dangerous and the trail at many points is aJmost Impassable, f i OEPOSITOBOTT ON MOORE'S SIDE Oregon Trust Solvent at Time of Crash, Says Forest Grove Banker. DIRECTED VERDICT DENIED Judge Holds Intent of Statute la Clear, Evidence Sufficient to war rant Trial Realty Men Ap praise Defendant's Property. From the ranks of tho enemy the 5 fense of Walter H. Moore called a wit ness yesterday to corroborate its conten tion that the Oregon Trust & Savings Bank was solvent when it closed its doors. This step was taken In the afternoon session of the trial, denial of o. directed verdict by Judge Bronaugh compelling the defense to continue its fight against the indictment. E. W. Haines, a banker of Forest Grove, who, after the bank closed its doors, represented the Depositors Asso ciation, was the first witness for the de fens?. He said he had gone over the assets with Mr. T3evlin and believed the bank was solvent, that at the time of the crdsh Us assets exceeded the liabili ties by $100,000. Under cross-examination he could not remember any of the assets or liabilities. Mr. IIaine acted for the Depositors Association immediately after the failure and was sent to the bank to make an Investigation of its assets and report thereon that a plan of reorganization might be formed. He was followed by C. K. Henry, owner of the Henry building. Mr. Henry said he thought the Board of Trade building was worth $110,000 when it passed into the hands of the receiver. Introduction of this character of testimony was ob jected to -strongly by the prosecution, Deputy District Attorney Fitzgerald ar guing that building was merely one of the assets of the Board of Trade Build ing Corporation and that it had not been shown that the building was the prop erty of the bank. Judge Bronaugh al lowed the questions. Directed Verdict Denied. J. Lj. Iabor and AV. Reed also testified as to the value of the building and ground, Mr. Labor placing its value at $140,000 and Mr. Reed at $130,000. J. O. Rountree, of Diamond & Roun tree, real estate dealers, and George D. Schalk, also a realty dealer, said the Moore lot at Water and Montgomery streets was worth $45,000 at the time of the crash. Many witnesses from Eastern Oregon were on hand to tell of the value of the Moore lands and to testify as to the general character and honesty of Moore during his residence in that section of the state. Among theae were J. E. Cro nan, banker, of lone; Herman Wilcox, W. A. Murchle, A. B. Potter. C. W. Har per, Duncan Chlsholm, W. J. Peddicord, T. H. Johnson, H. W. Wells and Alex ander Scott, from Sherman and Wasco counties. Most of these had known Mr. .Moore for the last 29 years and spoke highly of him. Many of them qualified as competent to give the valuation of his land and the concensus of opinion was that it was worth $20 an acre. Mst of the forenoon was taken up by the argument of Deputy District Attor ney Fitzgerald against Attorney Fulton's request for a directed verdict. In denying the motion for a directed verdict Judge Bronaugh said : The motion, which has been argued at length, raises some very nice questions of law. and Jt is particularly difficult for the trial judge to pass upon them. Necessarily, In the progress of the trial, the court must render its decision upon the questions raised at once, so that the trial may proceed. The motion primarily raises two ques tions: First, that there Is no proof that the defendant received the deposit alleged in the indictment; and that there is no proof that anything of value was received by the bank as a deposit. A number of questions have been discussed arising out of those two. On the question as to whether or not the receipt of this draft by the bank was a deposit. I am constrained to find. In the light of the evidence that has been adduced before the Jury, that the receipt by the bank was a deposit. The evidence shows that the draft was received by a teller and credit Kiven upon a passbook, and that im mediately the depositor was permitted to check against that deposit and withdraw a portion of the .fund. I am constrained, under these circum stances, to find that this was a denosit. that the draft was not merely deposited for collection. Counsel has relied stron&ly on the proposition that this deposit was re ceived after banking houre, that there Is no evidence that the bank would have not con tinued In business. I think that this is not well taken, because the plea in this case puts in issue all of the allegations of the indict ment, including the allegation of insolvency By the plea the defendant denies the allega tion of insolvency. In effect alleging that the bank was solvent. The presumption, therefore, arises that the bank would have continued in business in the ordinary course and the mere fact that the deposit was re ceived after banking hours would not, I think, cut any material figure in this ques tion. Defendant Saw Transaction. There was evidence adduced before the Jury that the defendant, himself, was present fn the bank and was a witness to the fact that some banking transaction was going on between the bank and this depositor. The fact that the matter was carried Into the books of the bank. I think, is not material, in view of the testimony that it was credited upon a passbook, and the further evidence of the teller that no deposits received after the close of the bank on a. given day were entered upon the books of the bank on that day. but carried on memoranda and entered in the business of the following day. The bank did no business on the following day and no book entries were made and, there fore, this could not pass Into the books. Put the main question In passing' on this motion, as I take it. involves the construc tion of that section. 18. of the rode of 1107. Tt seems to me from Its construction that this act, as a whole, and particularly section 18. is the broadest statute that has been enacted upon this subject. The acts of the states, so far as I now recollect them, are stated in language of severalty. If I may use the term. For instance, the Kansas act: "And any officer, director, cashier, member, party or managing party of a bank, who shall knowingly violate the provisions of this section, or be accessory to or permit or con nive at the receiving or accepting of any deposit." The Nevada act provides that "every offi cer, agent, teller or clerk of any bank, and every Individual banker or agent, teller or clerk of any individual bank or association or banker is insolvent and the Missouri act provides: "Tf any president, managing officer, etc." The Oregon act, on the con trary. Is In broad, general terms,, stating the proposition in plural language: "The owners or officers of any bank who shall receive any deposit, knowing that such bank is Insolvent, shall be deemed guilty," etc. The language Is brief and either is -ery comprehensive, or else must be construed to be so narrow as to be practically in effective. For it does not, as do these other statutes. Involve the proposition of con niving at or assenting to the receipt of de posits, but refers only in a general term to receiving any deposit. It is a matter of common knowledge that officers of a bank in the plural, in the aggregate, do not ordinarily receive a deposit. Purpose of Act Clear. Some officer, some clerk, some employe performs the mechanical or physical act of receiving the deposit over the counter. The officers, collectively, do not. To arrive at a fair construction of this section, as I conceive It, we must consider the purpose of this act. This Is but one section of an act involving 44 sections. The State of Oregon, prior to the passage of this act, had no law regulating the contract of pri vate banks or banks incorporated under the laws of the state. The purpose of the act in general was to provide for the regula tion and control of banking, aside from such banks as were organized under the National bar.klng laws. The construction of the act, as a whole, seems to me, necessarily, to lead to the conclusion that the purpose of the act, and particularly of section 38, was to protect the public .generally from the operation and conduct of business by bankers or banks or banking institutions doing business im properly. It was to prevent the receipt of deposits by a hank when It might be in an Insolvent condition. As I already said. I am constrained to adopt this construction, be cause to construe It otherwise would be to put a construction upon the ant which would practically render It Inoperative and in effective, and. for that reason, the motion will be denied. FARMERS LEARN 'BY TRAIN' O. R. & X. demonstration Vehicle Proves of Value to Ranchers. WALLOWA, Or.. March 28. (Special.) Many farmers are highly praising the work done by the O. R. & N. demonstra tion train which was In this county last week. Demonstrations were made at Joseph, Enterprise and Wallowa, and Im mense crowds greeted the train at every point. The managers of the train expressed themselves as highly pleased with the reception accorded them in this valley, and the words of praise that have been uttered by the farmers since the train was here, and the many tributes that are shown In the way of Improved farm ing, horticultural and poultry raising methods, suggested by the train, would be gratifying both to the college authori ties, who had the train in charge, and to the Sdlroad company, which conducted the demonstration over Its lines. BOARD OF TRADE MERGED Bend Body Becomes Commercial Club, IMan Publicity Campaign. BEND, Or., March 2S. (Special.) At a recent meeting of the Bend Board of Trade the title of that organization was changed to Bond Commercial (Tub. An extensive plan of publicity for the com ing Summer In planned.. George P. . Put nam was apapointed secretary of the new organization. C. 3. Hudson, of the First Nationaal Bank, la to be president, with J. X. Hunter, a member of one of the best known local realty -firms, as treas urer. The immediate work of the Commer cial Club will include the distribution of several thousand leaflets setting forth the development possibilities of Bend and the adjacent country, with particular ref erence to the coming of the two rail roads. CANNERY MEN GO TO NORTH Alaska. Steamship Ijeaves Seattle With Small Army of Workmen. SEATTLE, Wash..1 March IS. (Special.) An army of workmen of the Pacific American canneries will leave tonight on the Jefferson, of the Alaska Steamship Company, for Excursion Inlet, where one of the cojnpany's lrge plants Is about to open for the season. Fourteen white laborers, 32 Chinese and 47 Japanese will leave on the Jefferson in charge of Rob ert Fords. The Jefferson also carries a large cargo of supplies for the canneries. George T. Coffee, of the Yukon Gold Company, of Dawson, Is making the trip with 13 men of the company's mines. C. E. Cummings. of the same company, is taking 16 miners. Armour to Enter Marshfield. MARSH FIELD, Or.. March 28. (Spe cial.) A Portland representative of the Armour Packing Company has been in the city preparing to open a branch house in Marshfield. Under present con ditions the immediate section can be sup plied from Marshfield and it is said to be the intention to make this city a dis tributing point when a railroad is built connecting Coos Bay with the interior. Junk Man's AVagon Is Bail. VANCOUVER. Wash., .March 28. (Special.) For buying junk without a license Charles Schwartz of Portland was fined $25 and costs here today. Being unable to give bonds, ho left the horse and wagon as security. Fulton Sues for $500 Fee. ASTORIA, Or.,' March 2S. (Special.) Suit was filed in the Circuit Court this afternoon by G. C. Fulton against the Astoria. Seaside & Tillamook Railway SpringCleaning The Hdu System Needs It. Mrs. M. Morgan, 411 4th Ave., E., Bralnerd, Minn., ' writes: "I take from one to two bottles of Hood's Sarsapa rllla in the Spring to purify the blood just as regularly as I do my house cleaning, and go around light-footed and light-hearted. I believe it is ths best blqpd purifier known," Hood's Sarsaparilla so combines the curative principles of roots, barks and herbs as to raise them to rtaelr highest efficiency; hence its unequalled, radl-, cal and permanent cures. There Is no real substitute for it. If urged to buy any preparation said to be "Just as good" you may be sure It la Inferior, costs less to make, and yields the dealer a larger profit. Get Hood's Sarsaparilla today tn usual liquid form or tablets called Baraataba, AND CALLING CARDS W.G.SMITH Sl CO WASHINGTON BLQCTVn4 WASKINGTOfc FREE FREE PEIZES. READ PAGE 8. THIS PAPER. SEND FOR SPRING ii The New Girls' II New Trimmed Hats Spec'l $3.95 It is not our custom at this season to advertise a trimmed hat at this price. These hats were ordered shipped six weeks hence. By a miscarriage of our in structions they arrived a few days ago. They are here now, and they are pretty, too. In all the desirable shades ; tastefully trimmed ; black and all the different Spring colors will be found in this ship ment. At $3.93 they represent a value not to be found in any other store in Portland, of this we're certain. New Shirr Ruffle Made of fine lawn, lace trimmed. Builds up the the figure and insures a perfect fit ting gown. Can be opened quickly and easily. Launders perfectly. Is perfectly sanitary and is cut in three sizes. These new shirr ruffle bust forms and cover are very light weight. Ask to see them in our Corset Department. Company to recover $500 as attorneys' ices ior mji vjtes given ne company. Gas Plant Site? Selected. MEDFORD, Or., March 2S. (Special.) The location for the gas plant was bought today from F. M. Stewart and A. S. Bllton. It is at the corner of North D pany. The plant will cost $100,000. and it ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER DIRECT FROM PRIMARY CELLS The Dream of Scientists Now Made a R3ality Through the Remark able Invention of Dr. H. W. Darby. r ...jbz ''X re:- W ''Kir. - ' iter mm ifi m tmm ivl; mm. THE ESSENTIAL POINTS ARE Simplicity, Low Cost, High Efficiency, Low Voltage, no danger from tire or injury to person, Brilliancy of and Steadiness of Lights. THE USES ARE INNUMERABLE. A few of them are: The Light ing of Homes, Bams, Churches, Stores. Hotels. Public Buildings, Halls, Mills, Camps, Factories, Railway Coaches, Station and Switch Points, Steamboats, Launches, Automobiles, etc POWER For running Fans, Cream Separators, Churns. Washing Machines, Small Lathes for Jewelers and Dentists," Sewing Machines. Autos, Small Launches, Electric Irons, Coffee Percolators, Toasters, Vacuum Carpet Cleaners, etc. Send for printed matter for full information, or, better still, come and see a plant in actual operation. The PACIFIC COAST BATTERY CO., Organized and Incor porated in Portland, is giving daily demonstrations from 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Rooms 615 and 616, Swetland Bldg. The public is invited to see and inspect this for themselves. Stock for sale. A big dividend-paying investment. C. H. REVERCOMB, Financial Agent PACIFIC COAST BATTERY CO. 615 and 616 Swetland Building, Portland, Or. CURTAIN CATALOGUE rr Middy Sweater $5 Something entirely ' new and novel, yet from the way they have taken within the last fe w weeks we predict a won derful popularity for these natty sweaters. T h e s e Sweaters are made in white with deep middy collar, cuffs and bands around the bottom in light, blue, red, green and navy. They are aw fully swell for young girls. SPECIAL, $5.00. Bust Form $ 1 .00 Is proposed to supply a better grade ol gas than any other plant in the North west with the exception of North Yakima, Wash. It will supply a 20-candlepowei at 3-inch pressure. A hat must set rlpht to look well Gordon stiff hats in one - sixteenth pizes. -1 h i WW if ill '1 I