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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1910)
" THE MOTtXIXG OREGOXJAX. ATEDXESDAT, . DECE3IBEB 21. 191ft. 7 . 1. - i II I CHARGE IS MADE IT DR. COE NS Violation of Contract With Inland Irrigation Com pany Alleged. 1102,411 HELD TO BE DUE Itatrment Alleges Fal-e Showing Portland riijflcUn, bat Is Not Answer to Salt for $1,400,- . 00 Already Filed. TEXPLETON". Or.. Dee. 10. (Spe Hl ) Dr. Henry Waldo Coe. of Port- . wits h&Tinr crossly! SMfully and wrongfully violated every term of bis contract with the Inland Irrigation Company.. In a statement li.il tAili with rfluntv Recorder Hend- ly. by J. H. Raley. attorney for thi Furnish people and ono of the defend anta In tbe fl.0O4.V0 damage suit re cently filed by Co In Portland. i-,. ........ i il.r.H Portland. Or fober St. and In effect It formally ousts Ir. Coo from ail connection w im fairs at rUanneld. , The statement Is a lengthy document a -i l. riarlll tnr the first time, the charges which have been roado asaln.t lr. Coe. Chief of these are ttiat ha withheld something over $100. fw0 that should hava been paid to the llibernla Pavings Bank, which was acting as trustee, and mat no aupu cated notes. The document is signed by the In Trrl.tinn iVunninr. by K. F Marshall, vice-president, and It. 1L Irwin, secretary: by tha Furnlsn irni-i Company, with the same men. aa oftl rials, and bv W. J. FurnUh. The state ment Is addressed to Ir. Coe. and Is li the nature of a formal notice that ti has violated the terms of his contract i.aaa will ha Innr.r recov nlse him aa a party to the contract, and that they would proceed to take possession ok in. propcrvic Collection of S102.4II Alleged It Is set forth In the statement filed that on July 2. !!. Dr. Coe had col lected all told the anna of tlOJ.tll. In artous ways, from laiwla held by the company. Of this amount. t:4.2M la at tributed to payments upon contracts: fCSis to rash sales of land, the en tire purchase price being, paid by the purchasers: t-l.IM upon options and as first payments on contracts, and $11.- tl.so to deferred payments. AH this money should have been turned over to the trustee for distribution according to the statement- None of It was so applied. It la held, but was retained by lr. Coe. The statement also sets forth that Ir. Coe had concealed the facts re lating to these payments and relating to salea from the officers of the com pany. It la charged that he failed to report many sales. Duplication of Notes Alleged. In many of these sales, snms ranging as high as fUOO were paid In cash, while In other Instances notes were given In payment. That lr. Coe dupli cated some of these notes. Is charged. Kooe of the payments was turned over to the trustee, it Is bald, aa required under the contract. I'pon the strength of the false show ing made. It Is asserted, a conditional ettenrlon of time waa granted lr. Coe In making payments. It Is also charged that Ir. Coe made Improper contrarta with purchasers of land under the project: that his actions have burdened the company: that he violated the terms of his contract by selling competitive land under tha Umatilla projecta and that he violated a promise to Indorse notes to the sura of flT.f to finance work on tha reservoir and dam at Horse Sane Curve. It la charged that this sura Is now due from Ir. Coe upon that work and Is unpaid. The statement recorded here today Is not the answer of the Furnish peo ple to the sensational suit (lied recently bv Dr. Coe. In which he asks for dam ages front W. J. Furnish amounting to tl.4HO.006.. The answer to that com plaint haa not yet been filed. COB HOLDS COr.NTER-CL.UMS rortland Physician Says All His Transactions 'Are Lral. "I have counter claims against the Furnish people to offset all of their claim, and probably Jll.Ola) la addi tion." said Dr. H. YV. Coe last night. "All my collections were made under agreement with Furnish. I have one olll f STuJO In commissions which remains unpaid, and many other bills besides. The whole matter will be settled in the courts, where It will be properly deter -tntned who Is right. "The statement that I duplicated notes or carried on any other transaction not altogether In good faith Is absolutely fale. "The meat of the whole situation Is that when I left for the Orient I turned ever to Furnleh and the trustees suffi cient contracts upon which one-third or one-half of the payments had been made by buyers of land to pay off all tha balances against tiie company, including the bonds and every other debt except that whleii they owe me. All of the stock of the Inland Irrigation Company which waa held in escrow for me. to be delivered after the bonds were paid, free and clear, would have delivered to me the entlve project, and all profits, amounting to Sl.ilCO.iMl in which no one had any Interest except myself. "Beyond the claims which Furnish had against the company he had no interest In tbe enterprise. At the time 1 left for the Orient the relatives of Furnish bad sworn to the United tates Gov ernment that they had paid Into tae treasury of the company, which sum of money hsd not been paid to the trwstee. At this time the Inland Irriga tion Company waa our of debt. Besides the bonds held bv Furnish a yd roe. I had already put in over. faVwa In the Inamend reservoir, and had arranged to raise additional money. My mala mis fortune was In confiding to Furnish, whom I considered a trusted partner, the plana which I bad In hand. While In the Orient, four weeks away from home, the plan which he evidently had made previously to get money out of this and other operations In Umatilla county, were effectually consummated, seeming to have for their purpose the recovery of the land for which be bad already received payment-" man hi hop- uto- i .,......w.tiii tv an old named William wss returning to V . . I . , r. if- hrl win .n w urn vyirwi. K rw r A til it art In his a . v . irrj iun j i . v. mobile driving towards this city. Case was driving a double team one a young CO It tliat r-e was) oreaaina became frightened at the machine. Seeing the fear of one of the horses. Dr. Stuart stowed down cis macmne .ait aa ia a roll sf on. Case . j ... ..nMA.h mrA waa abreast . .iw . - .. ih. rnnn. ham. save sadden Jump against bis mate, toppling It over the nana into me n i m in Bfralrhten naoeiuci v- p - his team but failed and the wagon went Into the citcn ewiwn wu. Case had a heavy refrigerator In wagon and when he fell this heavy . A. him Williams thrown from the wagon and landed astride a oarowiro wow . l i ,... It and forth. aloe. wu-r. -""" antll helped down by Dr. Stuart. Tbe team, released oy me parting o. m. i standing quietly In the farm yard W Williams waa net seriously Injured, suf fering but a few slight cuts and bruises. When the refrigerator waa removed from Case he waa rouna to no svnvuHt . klBaln. nmflM.1V. JlHTU ' r , Stuart bound up his wounds) temporarily ana tssing mm mm hurry run to bis office In the Willamette building. Careful examination or Mr. im r vealed the fact that his nose waa broke i t.. i Mt In ih. bark of b lie iM - bead, and a second cut across the front . . v i K alln-MMl a section aim up wi ' 1J u w - of the scalp to tall aown over uu a...... .1 n fh. MtlL bound 11 0 bsj boss ana maae it posaioie uuu 4 um jv.i pcj . It as not thought that serious complica tions will arise. IDAHO PROPOSES LAWS COCNTTtY LIFE COMMISSION" IS DIRECTING LEGISLATION. and con the the Ice- w rhen CASE SERIOUSLY INJURED Tram. Affrighted by Aufco. Over tarns Wagon. Injaring Driver. onivX)N' CJTT. Pec. 1ay Case, living near Parkplaca. met wtlh a aerioua accident t li JS o'clock this morn- Solons Plan to Bring Producer and Consumer Into Close and Natural Relations.- Country i-iro tommiHion o ia.fiw i KUUMinH w.mr In ih. mnMln piay m V" - " ot legislation In the coming session of . . i - ...1 . a ih. 1 1- rm toe Jjegiaiaiurw i.ihi.wio w - ana aesignea to Dring ui. p"mi:. consumer into closer rcjinoi"t. -j profitable and the high ccst ot living be reduced. Pack of the commission are the Grange ana tne nirmers inw. Paul Clagstone. ' ex-Speaker of th House and defeated Ilepubllcan candi . . . . t i 1 Hlr.i-1 till OBIS lor ... launching of remedial measures alon tne lollowing lines; -m . -A mmA law aernnd. nOX lous weed law. third, appropriations to extend experiment worn ikuu last session, the commission believes every county should nave an experi mental station: fourth, amendments to the grain law regarding weights and - mw mnn for the grain com mission: nrtn. an appropriation - . . . . . 1 b IK. annua,! nf f V taooraiory m . ' . . . l .. Hlatrlcts: sixth. pnoia ior .1, ; - health laws, to allow strict inspection in rural tllsirtcLS. aw. 1 t .ui iao ask for the tne vv,,m,io-,wi. ... - , i .1-1. f n I 'nn.rMll ! IOIIOWIDS """"i" - ' First, requesting publication of the . .11(111.1 l-WUIIUJ ' " pointed by Booeevelt. and for a con tinuance of the work. JVcond. asking tor an uii'' - tlon of swamp-Und In the United States. to provide noraes anu miv'"'. ' conuiiions. . Ml , Third, asking for the completion of the sou survey 01 RANCHER TRACKS THIEVES Neighbors Help Make Arrests for Robbing Fruit Cellar. ..-x?r,r i-TftV r,r. nr. 50. fSneclal.l t 1 1 1 a m xttckols. a Stanton rancher, awoke yesterflay -morning anu found that in tne niKin in. tii. n.a own ri . . . that a goodly quantity of canned fruit ind his overcoat naa k." t.. was anco'. . , a.--, .ulna, to tint If v the officers In this city he called two neighbors. Will . - n. , a In Isaacs ana J. i """"". ,T . pursuit. By means of a light fall of t.t.H .,.r.H the around they were able to track tbe burglars 10 miles to vsnsycie station. ..nr. tow found them asleep In the bunkbouse of grain warenouse. t t . Vi a iwa men. Jack Viilson and Steve Seiner, protested their Inno cence they were placed under arrest v.- .Via aair.annnlnted of f leers -and ttflS morning were brought to Pendleton .nd lurnea o-er to Bnrnu iti'-f s GILL'S RECALL DEMANDED Petition Filed In Seattle Contains 11,300 Names, 6S1 of Women. SEATTLE. Dec. 50. The petition for the recall of Mayor Hiram C Gill, who la charged with permitting gambling and other vice to be conducted by syn dicates which paid for their privileges, was filed In the Controller's office to day by the executive committee of the Public Welfare La-ague. The petition contains 11.300 names. 031 being those of women who registered for the pur pose of qualifying themselves to sign tbe petition. The Public weiiare jrague ii al ready checked tbe petition, and has irirlcen out all namea that It found questionable. There are 100 names la excess of tne requirea numwr to nimni B recall election. The Controller has 10 days in wuih to check the names and send the petition to the Council, which must call the election In not less than 10 days. Hence the election will tske place late in January or early in February. FISH "TRUST" CASE FAILS California. Court Dismisses Charge of Law's Violation. SAN FRANCISCO. Dee. 20 The pros ecution of tbe so-called fish trust came to an end today when Judge Cabanlas dismissed the charge of conspiracy in restraint of trade against the Western Fish Company .and Frank Bruno, a minor member of the alleged combine. The court ruled that testimony given before the legislative Investigating committee could not be need against the accused, and tha case of Brune was dismissed as too petty to warrant the expense of a trial. Frlrkaon Pays 9400 Fine. OREGON CTTT. Or, -Dee. Spe Hl August Erlckson. landlord of Clackamas Tavern, who was yesterday fined t49S In Circuit Court by Judge Campbell for selling liquor without li cense, paid the fine and wss released. Elegant fitted traveling bars and cases at liaxris Trunk Co, 1J2 th sk Tull &: Gibbs, Inc. Morrison at 'Seventh THE STORE OPEN EVENINGS THIS WEEK UNTIL 9:30 TEA ROOM REMAINS OPEN UNTIL 8:30 ON BALC0NT Toll S: Gibbs, Inc. Morrison at Seventh Splendid Christmas Displays. Trustworthy Merchandise and a Store Service for Your Convenience and Comfort Are the Inducements of This Store to Christmas Shoppers. Merchandise Certificates for Any Amount Issued in Any Department. Free Christmas Cards to Go With Your. Gift Selections Miss Qrace Cameron to Preside in the Red CrossDooth Here Today From 3:30 to 4:30 P. M. Dainty -Miss' Cameron, the' talented comedienne vvho is appearing at the Bungalow this week in her latest suc pess, "Nancy," is another favorite who, unsolicited, has offered her services to the American Red Cross. Miss Cameron will, at the above-mentioned hour, sell the little Red Cross seals that are ac companying millions of Christmas packages and envelopes to all parts of the world, the proceeds of which are be ing used by the American Red Cross in its unceasing fight against tuberculosis. Others who will sell Red Cross seals here today are Mrs. H. M. Carlock and Mrs. Glendenning during the morning, and Miss Inez Stockton in the after noon. '' Christmas Savings in Bedding Special $4.95 for sateen-covered and' down-filled Comforters id Persian and floral designs. Regular price $7.50. Special $5.60 Pair for fine Goose feather Pillows covered with mercer ized ticking. Size 22x28 in. and weight, 3 lbs. Regular price $8.50 pair. Special $8.75 for silk-covered Comfort ers filled with fine lambs' wool, all floral designs, with plain borders. Col-' ors, pink, blue . and yellow. Regular price $ll.t0. Christmas Bargains Today in the Basement Store Tobacco Jars, imported stoneware, in artistic shapes with sponge receptacle in covers. Decorated. Special 3,t $1.38 Child's silver-plated Table Sets, knife, fork and spoon, plain and fancy de signs. Come neatly arranged in boxes. Special at. . 19 set. Simplex Roasters, 12x17 in., steel, with removable trays, a good household size. Special 59? 3-pt. Coffee and Teapots, nickel-plated, with copper bottoms. Metal knobs on covers.. Special at .39? Gift Suggestions Here a-Pienty This Week in tbe Special Christmas Selling of Women's and Misses Tailored Suits and Dresses, Coats, Fine Fors, Etc. Tailored Suits that were $25 and $27.50 now $13.85 Tailored Suits that were $29.50 and $32.50 now for $19.50 Tailored Suits that were $35, $40 and $47.50 now only .... $29.50 Tailored Suits that were $50, $55, $60 and $69.50 now .:. " $38.7o All of our Fancy Tailored Suits at.... Half Price All Wool Coats that were priced. from $25 to $35 now. $18.75 Those that were priced from $35 to $50 now $29.50 Dresses that were $17.50 and to $23.50 now $13.85 Dresses that were $25, $27.50, $29.50 now . .$18.50 One-third Off on all Evening Coats. Our entire stock of Kevillon Freres' Furs reduced for Christmas buying. The Toy Sale---Qne"FoQrtfa Off Sll Toys It's the event that is attracting hundreds of toy buyers to the Toy Store these days This list hurriedly selected from, the interesting gathering here. T a aa s ill ia. Steam Engines, Horizontal , and Vertical Types $1.31 for Engines worth $1.69 for Engines worth $2.25 $2.45 for Engines worth $3.25 $3.75 for Engines worth $5.00 $13.50 for Engines worth $18 Aeroplanes and Airships . . 37t for 50c Aeroplanes. 45 for 60c Aeroplanes. $1.80 for $2.40 Aeroplanes. Furnished Doll Houses "$1.35 for $1.80 Doll Houses. $1.88 for $2.50 Doll Houses. $3.19 for $4.25 Doll Houses. Complete Doll Kitchens ' $3.19 for $4.25 Doll Kitchees. $2.63 for $3.50 Doll Kitchens. S3 for $1.10 Airships. Toy Autos and Auto Busses $1.50 for $2.00 Automobiles. $3.38 for $4.50 Automobiles. 49 for 65c Auto Busses. $2.06 for $2.75 Auto Busses'. Blackboards, Desks, Etc. 2S for 35c Folding Black boards. " 57 for 75c Folding Blackboards.- . 94 for $1.25 Desks. $1.31 for $1.75 Desks. $1.69 for $2.25 Desks. $2.25 for $3.00 Desks. Doll Trucks, Doil Beds; Doll Boudoirs, Doll Furniture 19 for 25c Doll Trunks. 45e for 60c Doll Trunks. 75t for $1.00 Doll Trunks. 60 for 80c Doll Beds. ; 94 for $1.25 Doll Beds. $1.24 for $1.65 Doll Beds. $2.14 for $2 85 Doll Beds. 30t? for 40c Doll Buffets. 53 for 70c Dining Table and Chairs. " ' $1.13 for $1.50 Buffets. ' 30 for 40c China Cabinets. $3.00 for $4.00 Boudoirs. ' $3.38 for $4.50 Boudoirs. $6.00 for $8.00 Boudoirs. Doll Stoves and Ranges 57? for 75c Doll Ranges. $1.31 for $1.75 Doll Gas Kge. $3.38 for $4.50 DoirRanges. $6.75 for $9.00 Doll Ranges. Drums, Horns, Trumpets, Trom bones, Pianos, Etc. 19 for 25c Drums. 45d for 60c Drums. 60 for 80c Drums, 75 for $1.00 Drums. $3.00 for $4.00 Drums. " $1.50 for $2.00 Drums. 192 for 25c Horns. 37? for 50c Horns. 19 for 25c Cornets. 60? for 8"0c Cornets. 37? for 50c Trombones. $1.20 for $1.60 Trombones." Stone Building Blocks . 28? for 35c Building Blocks. 49? for 65c Building Blocks. 94? for $1.25 Building Blocks. $1.S8 for $2.50 Bldg. Blocks. $3.75 for $5.00 Bldg. Blocks. Rugs as Gifts Are Appreciated These Bargains This is a practical age and it is reflected in the people's gifts' Whether 'it be the modest little rug for a couple of dollars, or the Patrician Wilton at $65.00. There is no more graceful gift-combimng,. as it does, the Hoenrativo and useful. The followinir should prove interesting to buyers of practical Christmas gifts: French Wilton Rugs French Wilton Rugs Royal Wilton' Rugs Royal Wilton Rugs Royal Wilton Rugs Axminstcr Rugs.... Axminster Rugs K German Sax'y Rugs ill.:- t iwuiiair nu(,'. . . ... . Mohair Rugs 27x54 36x63 27x54 36x36 36x63 27x60 36x72 36x72 30x60 36x36 The following should prove interesting $7.50 Special $5.75 "Mohair Rugs 30x30 Reg. 5.50 Special $3.95 10.00 Special 7.75 Mohair Rugs. .... :. 24x48 Reg. 5.50 Special . 3.95 5.5o Special 3.95 Christmas Specials in the ShaiKi Rugs 5.50 Special s!95 They're the Daintiest Bedroom Rugs Made. 8.50 Special 6.60 30x60 Regular $3.50 Special $2.65 3.00 Special 1.95 36x72 Regular 5.50 Special 3.25 0.00 Special 3.65 4x 7 Regular 10.00 Special 7.50 13.00 Special 9.75 6x 9 Regular 18.00 Special 13.50 9.00 Special 6.50 7.6x10.6 ....Regular 25.00 Special 18:75 6.50 Special 4.95 9x12 Regular 30.00 Special 22.50 Keg. Reg Reg. Reg. Rg. Reg. tteg. Reg. Keg. Reg. Clhristanas Savings in Foroifcoire come News to Many $3.25 Mission Book Rack in weathered oak for $1.75 $14.00 Shaving Stand in Mission design, weath ered oak for .' $6.95 $10.00 Craftsman-6tyle Arm Rocker in fumed oak with leather upholstered seat for $7.25 $17.75 Craftsman-style Arm Rocker, in fumed oak with loose cushion sfeat, leather covered for 99.75 $7.00 Stand in Flanders design and in fumed oak -for ....$4.25 $45.00 Craftsman-stylo Bookcase in fumed oak with copper fixtures lor $27.50 $28.00 Craftsman Settee in fumed oak with rush seat for - ' $15.75 IN LADIES' WRITING- DESKS. $11.50, Desk in quarter-sawed golden oak. dull finish for $7.75 $35.00 Desk in best scleeted stock birdseye maple, with hand-carved drawer front. A very attractive piece for $17.50 $20.00 Desk in selected stock of quarter-sawed golden oak for $12.75 $31.00 Sheraton-type Desk in dull-finished ma hogany for ' 517.50 IN CHAIES TO GO WITH LADIES' DESKS. $7.25 Desk" Chair in quarter-sawed golden oak for $4.25 $8.25 Desk Chair in mahogany, dull finish for , $4.75 $8-50 Desk Chair in mahogany, dull finish for $4-95 IN C0MF0ET ASM ROCKERS. $4.00 Arm Rocker in golden oak, with ornamental top panel in back for $2.95 $4.30 Arm Rocker in golden finish with solid saddle seat for $3.25 $6.00 Large Arm Rocker in golden oak with roll seat and wide back and top panel for. .$4.75 $11.00 solid oak Arm Rocker in golden- finish with high back and selid saddle pattern seat for - $6.50 $11.00 Colonial-style Arm Rocker of quarter sawed golden oak for $6.75 Easiest Payments Furniture A Few Gift Suggestions Telephone stands in fumed oak and golden oak, with swinging brackets and scats. Without brackets as low as". $7 Magazine Racks in' fumed oak,sas low as $4.95 Umbrella Stands in fumed oak as low as ,$2.75 Tabourettes in fumed oak, Avith round or square tops, as low as $2.00 Leather-top stool with fumed oak. frames as low as-. $2.50 Four new patterns in Cellarettes," in fumed oak and golden oak, with copper trays, glassware, etc., as low as $16.50 . i IS TCA1-ATIX TRUSTEES wun-u EVD PREPARATORY WORK. Artnimcnt AUvancctt ior nacmi Pacific tnlTerslly.ln Cls With Other Institutions. qut PACIFIC VNrVERSITT. Pore Gro. - rw lo. Stecll. Shall Tualalin Acmdcirr ! OT t be discontinued? Thl question the tru.te or l-eeine .ere loualy conldertn nd tney mtc o--n ilttlr tblnkln it over ror several months. Slw tt bum In e of ths academy duiio .ha intM hava thoucht more. of abollihlng- ths academic work .than heretofore. na aninr mm with this branch or tne school. Pacific University would be put on the same dssis as ine umimuj Oron. the only cotleriate initltution in the state which has abolished its prepara tory sy.tem. r . . .Ka .nil.- .MH nf TW. TIM r. t O r"V VOfK would pot be dropped at once. The idea la rather to rie in. iwluu. w (lon annually for four year so It would not affect tnoae now in in. kj- - Xt Lb arfued uiis Drancn w no iuu( - necessity, because of increased efficiency of high schools. In years past it was necessary for such e. school to conduct its own preparatory work, but it Is now argued that exclu sively collegiate work will increase the efficiency of the work. At present most college professors are compelled to teach classes in preparatory studies and to have preparatory students In. collene elastca. which, it is clalmedv hampers college work. Since there sre alwsys lsrger num ber of students in the scedemy than in the college, it is thousht the student en rollment would be diminished and that Tor this reason it would not be a wise change, but those supporting the plan contend the enrollment would soon be restored because the student body would be better cared for. with the institution upon a higher plane. Abolition of Tualatin Academy would discontinue one- of the oldest institutions of Oregon. It was founded in 1S49 and was in existence Ave years before the charter, with college powers, was granted in 1XS4. For years the academy was the principal department. Though no definite action has been taken. President Ferrin believes It is only a matter of time until the plan is adopted. ic Jailer Succeeds Veteran. THE DALLES, Or., Dec. 20. (Special.) Wasco County has a new Jailer. Uncle John" Fitzgerald, who has been acting in that capacity more than 21 years, suffered a stroke of paralysis three weeks ago, from which he has not recovered, and the Sheriff was compelled to sppolnt John Beattie to take his place today. ROBBERS ORDER SUPPER CASTLE ROCK WOMAS IS COM PELLED TO COOK MEAL. Thieves Mako Their Demands Known in Writing Secue Some Money; Overlook Larger Sum. CASTLE ROCK. Wash., Dec 20. (Special.) Two robbers entered the home of Abe Umiker lsst night during his absence, robbed Mrs. Umiker of what money she had and then com pelled her to cook supper for them. When Mr. Umiker, who lives near the west end of Castle Rock's new bridge, reported the robbery today there .was much excitement in town. The authorities arrested several sus picious characters, but none answered the description of the robbers. Mr. Umiker says that shortly after he left home last night for lodge, the robbers tried the doors of the house, and finding it locked, told the fright ened woman that if she did not open it. they would kick it in. -This was the last word they spoke, but all their demands after that were written. Mr. Umiker had left quite a sura of money at home, but .this the rob bers did not find. One of the robbers carried a revolver. Cessation of work in many' of the rallvoad camps has caused many - idle men to be turned loose on tbe com munity, in addition to the army of pro fessional tramps with which this re gion is infested.' Petty- robberies are frequent, and chickenroosts and store houses are being continually raided. Portland Firm Gets Big Contract. SALEM. Or.," Dec - 20. (Special.) Be tween 40 and 50 bids were received today for supplies for the Insane Aaylum, but these bids will not be opened until the State Board meets. Bids for penitentiary supplies were opened at the institution and the Union Meat Company, of Port land was awarded the meat contract at J9.39.per 100 pounds. George Fendrich was awarded the tallow contract at 6 cents and the drug contract went to J. C. Perry,; of Salem. The hardware contract was awarded to the Spencer Hardware nn pany, of Salem. Other contracts for peni tentiary supplies will be awarded tomorrow. Red Foxes Art Chased. OREGON CITT, Or!, Dec. 20. (Spe cial.) X. Toung, Sim Lindsey and S. J. Vaughan, of Canby. returned today, from a fox hunt near Molalla. They wero joined at Molalla by William and John.1 Vaughan and their 14 foxhounds. The dogs soon took up the scent and kept un the chase from 9 P. M. until 3 A.M. The Vaughans imported 50 red foxes from the East, one of which cost ?100. 1 11 r'aencM, x'o.o-larcxor J, Caalmers, nucuou. ' . . i-ravmixi Commercuu Versici
