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JURY GDNSIDEHING VALUE OF BLOCK Sealed Verdict to Be Given in Suit Involving West Half of Block S. . WITHDRAWAL IS OFFERED nse? Tor owner Sajs He Will Pay Costs If GoTfrnmcnt Will Select Another Site En hancement Predicted. The Gornrnmsnrs rutt to eontfmn tha wnt ka!f of block S for a poatorflca It went to the Jury in Judge Beans department of the Federal Court yester !r afternoon at 4:34. The entire after noon had been consumed with the argu ment Of counsel and the Instruction! of the court. Julse Bean Instructed the Jurors to return a sealed A-erdtct If th-y did not scree upon the Taluenr the half b!o.- before 5 o'cUvr. Ttls. Jf returned, will be read In court at 10 o'clock this mornlns;. In his Instructions. Ji!e Bean said Jurors shouM take Into consideration the amount ased airalnst the property for street Improvements sliy-e the suit was started, but ha told them they were not to tnke Into consideration the amount which the Epy Estate Com pany, the owner of the property, fans spent for tsxea. He called attention to the fact also that tre owner of the proper ty would ba obliged to sell It to the fioTemmer.t at the price fixed by the Jury, while the Oorernment would not be oMIced to take It If It considered the price excessive. The Government wishes to pay $100,000 for the half block, and the Espey Estate Company aaka S1T9.1T4.4S. Growth of City Dlscnwd. Vnlted States District Attorney Mc Conrt. In his anrument to the Jury, re ferred to the panic of 1SDJ-J. and aald property bnusjM a few month before the panic at an Inflated price, lost Its value, and that It had taken 17 year for tt to reach that price asaln. He said conditions now were much the sinTe as then that the values were Inflated. V. D. Fenton. counsel for the, Espey Estate Company, said In reply that he did not suppose that It was necessary to tnfluenre the Jury by referring to the panic of 1851. "over which." aald he. none of us had any control." "I have never been a pessimist." he continued. "If the Government officials did not realise that Portland has a rreat future before It they would have continued us ing the present site. Instead of seeking a new location near the terminal yards. I consider It small on the part of the treasury officials not to pay for this land a fair rrlce. without Institut ing condemnntlon proceedings." Mr. McCouft argued that the property had not been sold, and a bua:ness block been erected on It because the price has been too high. A- King Wilson, as sociated wlta Mr. Kenton as counsel for the defendant, argued that the fact there had been no sales In -that vicinity recently showed that the real estate market was Arm. Offer to Withdraw Made. "I have such confidence In the growth of Portland that I am willing to pay the costs of this suit right now." added Mr. Wilson, "and the Government offi cials may select any other site they see Bu for a pos to fries. Until this case Is settled our property Is tied up so that w can do nothing with It. "I hare wtsted a good deal of time wondering why the Government ever advertised for bids, and why It ever telexed our property. Our property will be enhanced In value, because streetcar will use the Broadway bridge In preference to the railroad bridge, because It will be feet from the bridge to mean low water, and ordinary river steamers con pass under without having the draw opened. It will be necessary to open tlie draw only for sailing vessels." G. V. Boschko. chief engineer for the Harrlman lines In Oregon, test I fled yes terday morning that he expected the new Steel bridge to be finished by No vember, when It would be opened to traffic. H. S. Josselyn. president of the Tort land Railway. Light at Power Com pany, testified yesterday morning that his company had aa understanding with the Mount Hood RaUway Company whereby the streetcar company Is to operate the Mount Hood company's line within the city limits. As to gen eral traSlo conditions In the city, cars serving the district north and east o( Broadway, he said, would be routed Over the new bridge. Witnesses forlh defendant who testified yesterday placed values on the calf-block aa follows: E. I Thompson. ti:&.000 to 1175.000: Harvey O Bryan, flil.ooo; J. M. Tootpey. proprietor of the Baxr Hotel. I17&.C00. TOTS' PARENTS DISAPPEAR Two Children Are) Left In Care of Sympathetic Stranger. "How doe a fellow go about It to get rid of a couple of children that don't belong to hlmT" asked W. A. San born, an expressman, of 85 Miles street. Fulton, at the police station yesterday. From the story told by the Inquirer, It appears that someone has been per fecting a system of having atrangera care for two small boys, without ex pense. Sanborn had Information of two other persons who had been for a time the custodian of the children. Three weeks ago. he aald. a man giv ing the name Hoy Bays, came to hi house with the boys, bright little fel lows of five and sis years. Ho said their mother was In Seattle and that the boys were homeless in the mean time. Through sympathy. Sanborn and hla wife agreed to keep the little fel lows for four days. The time ha lengthened to three weeks, and yester day Sanborn began to make Inquiries, lie said that a few day ago a woman passed his house, saw the boys, and recognised them. She told the Sanborn that they had been left In her charge for a time, and that she had heard of another woman, living; near P.lvervlew cemetery, who also had sheltered them. The police believe the children have been abandoned wilfully. HILLS EXPECTED TO VISIT After Helena Meeting: Railway Men to Continue Westward. Jame J. Hill. Iul W. Hill, presi dent of the Great Northern, and a party of business men and ommerclnl repre sentatives from the Middle West ar rived In Helens, Mont.. last night on a special train to sss-lst In the opening of the Northwestern Development league which la composed of representatives from ten states. The league "baa for Its purpose the diverting of colonist travel to the Northwest. The "booster" train, as It is called, consists of twelve coaches. In the party aboard the train Is Governor Eberhart of Montana and Governor Rurke of North Dakota. Gov ernor Norrts of Montana, and Governor Hay of Washington will be entertained on the train during the stay in Helena. The plans of the Jarty are not fully known here, but In a letter received from President Hill a few days ago.- he stated that he was coming to the Coast soon as the Helena meeting nas over. It is a surprise that J. J. Hill is with the party. The belief that the party will come to Portland la based upon Presi dent Hi'la letter. It la believed here that the major portion of the party will return to 8t. PauL from Helena, and that the Hills alone will come West. C. C Chapman of the Portland Commercial Club will accompany the Hills on their trip wnatward a far as Spokane, where he will leave the train and precede his hosts to Portland. .-' , . This train will leave tomorrow night for Spokane and Portland It Is believed. In the special train are the private cars of Prwudent Hill and George IL Harris, chairman of the board of directors of the Burlington; two diner, six stand ard sleepers, one baggage car and on S trior observation car. The rear light . I the train consists of an electrical algn with the Inscription "Western De velopment Special." BOARD SUBJECT TO" SUIT STRKET ItEPAm PROBLEM KILL ING MADE Br GAXTEXBEIX. Property Owners' Action In Case of Aspen Street Improvement Brings Climax to Question. While the City Executive Board ha the rlht to use its Judgment In regard to how a street shall be repaired. Its member are subject to legal action to force them to make repairs to street within 10 years after they have been paved, according to a ruling made yes terday by Judge Gantenbein In the case of R. R. Lamson and other suing; for a writ of mandamus to fore the city to repair Aspen street, from Bel grave avenue to Thurman street. A bltullihlc Improvement was laid on the street last year, and In October, the complaint In the case seta forth, the foundation to the pavement gave way. and rendered the street almost Impassable. Appeals were made to the Executive Board to have the street re paired In accordance with the law re quiring the city to keep street re paired for 10 years after the pavement is laid. To these appeals the Board paid but little attention, and at last the Interested property owners were forced to file a suit to fore the city to act. The city filed a demurrer to the com plaint, alleging that the repair of the street was a matter within the discre tion of the members of the Executive Board. Arguments on 'this demurrer were made befora Ju!ge Gantenbein, yesterday. While the street to be Improved Is but short, and the original cost of the Improvement Is but $6il5.9S, the final decision Is expected to be one of much general Importance to property own ers throughout the city. Judge Gantenbein allowed the city yesterday time in which to file an answer to the complaint. The date for the regular trial of the casa will b set later. PRELATE PRAISES OREGON Bishop Pearce Here to Preside at Free Metltodlst Conference. Bishop William Pearce delivered hi opening addres yesterday to the Ore gon Conference of the Free Methodist Church, which began ita sessions in the First Church, East Mill and ost Ninth streets, expressing , his pleasure to get back to Oregon. Bishop Pearce a num ber of years ago was a pastor and pre siding elder In Oregon, and afterwards was elected bishop, so he toi . the con ference that he -was particularly glad to be permitted to preside t the ses sions of the Oregon Conference. O. X. Blair was elected conference secretary, and H. D. Crlder statistical and assistant secretary. The time for sessions was fixed from 8:30 to 11:30 A. M each day. the last 20 minutes to Da given the president to address the conference. J. W. sharp, J. 0.Hopper and J. F. ly&ach were elected the nomi nating committee. L K. Mortemer waa elected member of the stationing com mittee from the Portland and The Dalles district, and Q. W. Rowley was elected member of this committee from the Central. Roseburg and Southern district. Bishop William Pearce. J. W. Sharp, J. F. Smalley and W. N. Cof fey were appointed committee on pub lic worship. W. J. Johnson, J. W. Sharp, E. I Mortemer and G. W. Rowley were appointed a committee on conference claimant. Rev. Alexander Beers, president of the Seattle Seminary, the official school of the Oregon. Washington and Columbia River conferences, brought the greetings of the seminary. E. I Smith and L F. Ward were received from the Washington Conference by vote of conference. CARRIERS BADLY CRAMPED Postmaster Plan to Get Additional Quarters Xear Colon Station. Quarters near the Union Station suit able for the accommodation of the sorting tables of IS letter-carriers will be rented within a short time. Post master Merrick said yesterday the PostoSlce haa become so crowded that more room Is absolutely necessary. It Is thought that a suitable location for the carriers can be secured somewhere near the mailing station at Fifth and Hoyt streets. Mr. Merrick ha se cured from the department authority to rent the necensary quarters, and was looking; over the ground with Post office Inspector Clements yesterday. Postmaster Merrick's Idea i to locate 15 carriers near the depot who have been delivering mall In that part of the city. This will give them a shorter distance to carry their mall, and at the same time give more room at .he main office, where the constantly-increasing; volume of mail makes It difficult to find room for sorting and distributing. In Its efforts to reduce the cost of handling second-class matter, the Post office Department has Issued Instruc tions that all publisher of periodical must hereafter place the magaxtnea In mail sacks, after having sorted the mall to facilitate handling by the mail clerks. Frank Huber's Funeral Held. Many friends, many of whom were among the more prominent men of Port land, yesterday attended the funeral services of - the late Frank. Huber. a Portland l'quor dealer, who died at Sea side Sunday. Services were held at Hol man's chapel yesterday morning, follow ing which the body was Incinerated at the Portland Crematorium. Circuit Judge McGinn delivered an oration over the body. Rev. W. G. Eliot, pastor of the Unitarian Church, officiated. Many floral piece wera scnL TiJV. MORXIXG CHARGE AGIST In Councilman's Own Ward, Lombard Repeats That He Is "Undesirable." CITY CHARTER DISCUSSED t Candidate for Mayor Says That If Elected He Will Submit Com ( mission Plan of Government Direct to the People. aCB. IiOMBAKDI RFEAKJDCO ejt- OAGE1TKNTS. ' O ay Lombard will speak at o'clock tonight In logns Hall. Grand avenue and East Waaalnston street. Mr. Lombard will conclude hla campaign tomorrow night with an address In Firemen's Hall. Alblna aad Killings worth avenues. After this 'meeting he will go to Woodlswn and make a short talk before the.Wood lawa Improvement Association. Gay Lombard, at Bunnyslde. Council man Kubli'a homo ward, last night re newed his charge that Kubll waa an "undesirable" member of the City Council. Thl re-lndlctment of Kubll by Lombard wa forced by Kubll at the close of the meeting when tha Council man demanded that his accuser Inform the group of voter assembled why be classified him a an "undesirable." The Incident cam at the close of Lombard's meeting In Ford's Hall, Thirty - fourth and East Yamhill, where the Mayoralty candidate ad dressed an audience of about 150 vot trs. Charles O. Mullen was chairman. As Mr. Lombard was loavlns; the hall he was Intercepted by Mr. Kubll. who, after complimenting Lombard on hi address, demanded that Lombard ex plain why It waa that he had Included Kubll among hi list of alleged ob jectionable members of the present City Council. Knbll Faces Issue. Lombard sought to avoid expressing; himself directly and acquiesced In the contention of Kubll that in all matters of Important municipal legislation he had voted with Lombard. "Then why to it." persisted Kubll. "that you Insist on representing; to the people of this city that I am an "un desirable member of the Council?" "Now that you insist." answered Lombard, "It Is because you have ad mitted to me that your private business ha largely Increased by reason of your membership In the Council." "I will admit that my business has grown considerably sine I became a member of the Council." replied Kubll, "and I would regard myself an idiot If It had not. As a member of the Coun cil I have had an opportunity to meet scores of business men I otherwise would not have known, possibly, and It Is only reasonable that aa a conse quence I should add to the volume of my business. But I Insist that this fact does not afford any legitimate rea son. In view of my official record, why I abould be styled an objectionable member of the Council." ' "Well." retorted Lombard, "tha re sult of Saturday'a election when the people have a vote will determine what the voter think of you." Commission Plan Urged. Mr. Lombard argued that the city was not being honestly and efficiently governed and aald the only remedy available was In a commission form of government which, he explained at considerable length, at the same time pointing out what he regarded were the weak 'and censurable features of the charter vnder which the city was operating. He vigorously denounced the "third house" and It Influence on Councllmen, which controlled not only matter of direct Importance to the "Interests," but measures of general legislation as well. He admonished the vot.rs to exercise close scrutiny In the selection of candidates to the Coun cil by which the city must necessarily be governed until a commission gov ernment can be provided or the pres ent "obsolete and old-fashioned" char ter amended to meet the needs of the Portland of today. He said that responsibility for the government of Portland belonged to the people and that as long aa the voters took no Interest In public af fairs and the election of public serv ants, just so Ions; bad government would continue. Speaker Censures Rushlight. Mr. Lombard severely censured hla opponent. A. O. Rushlight, for "evading the real Issues In the campaign and re fusing; to come before the people and take part In a public discussion." The speaker went further and denounced the practice of Rushlight, who, he said. Instead of appearing publicly and telling the people what he stood for, was hiding behind the cloak of a hi Rh -salaried press agent whose pro ductions In the public, press consisted of an attack on him rather than a presentation of Rushlight's position on public questions. In response to numerous questions, Mr. Lombard said he had at all time voted for and favored public dock although he was unsuccessful In sev eral effort to accomplish the sale of $500,000 of bonds voted by the people for the acquisition of such a utility. He advocated the adoption by the peo ple vf the proposal for the Issuance of 175.000 of bond for a municipal gar bage collection system and- declared In favor of the creation of a sinking fund for all bond Issues for Improvement of a perishable nature. Wcrlein's Course Criticised. . In concluding hi address. Mr. Lom bard said that hi opponent Werleln. by defending the present charter, bad Invited the criticism he was receiving from the speaker and through the pub lic press. Continuing, Mr. Lombard charged that Werleln had not recognised the commission form of government aa an Issue In this cam paign until long after Lombard had made It an issue. - Even then, averred Lombard, Wer leln, Instead of giving the commission government an unequivocal indorse ment, had said that In event of his election, he would appoint a commis sion to draft and submit to the people a commission form of charter for their study and consideration. Lombard said that as Mayor he would submit vsuch a form of government direct to the peo ple for their adoption. Schedule Delayed by. Rain. Wet grounds again caused a post ponement of the Jefferson High School Vancouver High School baseball game. KUBL1 RENEWED OREGOXTAN'. TIIUItSDAY, So many say Santa Fe Our roadbed" ndmits of mmmm. JJlin Our equipment is built by Pullman. Our meal service is managed by Fred Harvey. Our employes are courteous. , Earth's scenic wonder, the Grand Canyon, is on your way and you have the privilege of Stopping over. Scenes of Ancient Indian Pueblos, en route. Our booklets tell what you want to know. 'We Tickled to Talk Tickets. H. E. VEENON, Gen. Agt., 252 Alder Street. Phone, Main 1274. go Santa Fe Through California PERFECT is used by people', of refinement and endorsed by the Dental Profession yesterday's contest, scheduled for the Columbus Club Park, being- cancelled for the time being. It Is probable the game will be played In Vancouver next week. Weather condition have greatly interfered with Interscholastlc contests this season, more than half the sched uled game being postponed. About 10 games remain to be played before the championship can be decided. At pres ent Lincoln High School Is leading-. Y. M. C. A. Swimming Classes. Interest In the T. M. C A. learn-to-swlm campaign Is growing, several hun dred persons yesterday taking advantage of Instructor Corsan's free lessons. Men alternated with boys yesterday in the tank, and many were given their first lesson In the art of taking care of one's About twenty years ago I began to break dut with Eczema on my head, legs and arms, and commenced treatment with the local doctors, but did not get much relief. I continued to treatthe disease under the direction of different physicians for two years, and at the end of that time they said the disease was chronic. I then quit them and tried various ointments, salves, lotions, etc,' for another two years, but soon I was as bad off as before, so I finally decided to let medicine alone, and for twelve or thirteen years I suffered intensely from the Eczema. During the time I lost about half of my hair. At last I be gan S. & S., doubtful of a cure, because the disease bad run on so long, but I soon discovered that your medicine was doing me good, and continued to take it After taking & S. for awhile I was completely cured of the Eczema, not having a single spot left on my body, which before waa almost completely covered with tne erupuon. l w. until the Spring to see if it would return, but have seen no signs of it, and am satisfied the cure is permanent It has been several years now and I do not believe I will ever have any return of the trouble. 1017 Hackberry St, Ottumwa, Iowa. F. C. NORFOLK. What S. S. S. did for Mr. Norfolk it can do for every one who is afflicted with a Skin Disease. He is just one of the many thousands who have cured themselves by the simple process of punFying the blood and removing the cause from the circulation. We want you to be cured if you have any skin trouble, and shall endeavor in this short talk to tell you just why S. S. S. will accomplish the desired result The skin is composed of two distinct layers. One is known as the epidermis or outer skin, which has no fibres, and serves principally as a covering to the body. The other is known as the derma or true sicin, . ind is composed of elastic fibres, fat tissue, glands, lymphatics, nerves, I ;tc. The thousands of tiny veins and arteries with which this lower section is interlaced, supplies the cuticle with healthful properties from ,'he circulation to keep the skin smooth and healthy. We can therefore eadily see how necessary it is for the blood to be pure if the skin remain free from disease, and also why humors and acids in the circu lation always find their way to the surfaceand cause skin affections. All skin troubles are due to a humor or acid in the blood. ' Instead of supplying rich, nutritive properties to the cuticle, the circulation onstantly deposits an acrid impurity into the sensitive fibres and tis ;des. This causes inflammation of the under layer of the skin which plits or breaks the thin outer tissue arid causes an ulceration of the 'lands, producing a discharge upon the surface, in the form of fcczema, fetter Salt Rheum, etc. There is likewise a dry form of skin disease such as Acne, Psoriasis, etc. In these varieties the humor m the blood diseases the pores, hair follicles etc., causing them to swell and protrude to the outer surface. Pimples, rashes, eruptions and like roubles are all due to impure blood, and only a blood purifier can cure hem. Salves, washes, lotions, etc., will perhaps afford some tempo ary relief from the itching, and assist in keeping the skin clean, but ;uch treatment can have no effect on the humors in the blood, and iherefore never do any permanent good. S. S. S. cures Skin diseases of every kind by neutralizing the acids ind removing the humors from the blood. S.S. S. cools the acid ieated circulation, builds it up to its normal strength and thickness, multiplies its rich, -nutritious corpuscles, and adds to its purity end nourishing qualities in every way. '. Then the skin, instead of being irritated and inflamed by fiery humors and acids, is nourished, soothed ind softened by a plentiful supply of rich, pure blood, b. b. b. is ttie greatest of all blood purifiers and therein lies its ability to cure skin Jiseases. It.cures Eczema, Acne, Tetter, Salt Rheum, pimples, boils, rashes and all eruptions of the cuticle. These troubles cannot remain when the cause has been removed, and S. S. S. will certainly remove the cause by purifying the blood. Book on Skin Diseases free t all vho write. IHE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLAffTA, GA. MAY 4, 1911. Service is superior, we know and will tell fast time. 9, W Hi Tli'WiMrsTrTlnf I self In the water. Mr. Corsan demon strates a method of "dry-land" swim mlng which he advocates the beginners using night and morning. He advises beginners to lie across a chair and go through the different swimming evolu tion each night and morning. Already the Eastern man says he haa ' taught several hundred Portland men and boys to swim. Lessons will continue after noon and evening until Saturday night. Papke to Fight Sullivan. LONDON. May 3. Hugh Mcintosh, the Australian fight promoter, has com pleted negotiations for a 20-round bout between Billy Papke. American, and the English middleweight champion, Jim Sullivan, to be fought Terby week. igstfggriiis1 The Imperial Oregon's Greatest Hotel 350 Eooms, 104 Suites, With Private h KT.W TTEEPSOOF BULLDiJNU c Moderate Rates. Phil Metschan & Sons. Props. PORTLA N J. II. WAV.. OPENED SEPT 1909. PRIVATE HOTEL LENOX E. D. and V. H. JORGENSEN, Props, and Marra. CORNER 3d AND MAIN STS. Hot and Cold Water. Lona Distance Phone 1b Every Room. 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The grounds of This Finest Hotel en the Great Lakes adjoin the great South Parks, famous for their golf links, tennis courts, lagoons, lakes, boulevards, horticultural displays, etc. Those wishing quietf ind the secluded nooks they seek, while others enjoy all the sum mer gaieties. The tourist, transient or sum mer guest finds always a hearty welcome. Illustrstsd booklet en request to Manager, 51st Blvd. and l.T NEW PERKINS Fifth and Washington Sts. OPENED JUNE. 1908 A bote! in the very heart of Portland's tQBne8" activity. Modern in every respect. Rates, $1-00 and up. Moderate price restaurant in connection. L. Q. Swetland. Secretary and Manager. J D HOTEL mi. - evrl wtnnf -m o rmif IPPnt X lie itti gcai aiivA uiuoi "iWou"-"'7" hotel in Portland ; unsurpassed in elegance of accommodations or excellence of cuisine. European plan $1.50 per day and upward. O. J. KACTMANX, Manager. THE CORNELIUS1 ' The House of Welcome, corner Park f and Alder; European plan, new, modern and strictly- up to date: fine sampia rooms; rates 1 per day and up; rooms with bath. $2 per day up; all outstda rooms; our omnibus meets all trains. i tit rn-p-Nrr.T.TTTR H. E. FLETCHER. " Proprietor. Manager. HOTEL RAMAPO; Cor. Fourteenth ancTWashingtom New Hotel, Eleaantljr Furnished. Rates $1 and Upi SPECIAL RATES FOR FERMANEjrTS Esnstti Plaa. TOns Meets All TralnsJ M. E. FOLEY. PROPRIETOR. BATHS. The Bowers Hotel Eleventh, Near Washlna-ton Street. Largest Cafe in the City v Service Unsurpassed SO Rooms 91.00 Per Day CO - Rooms S1.50 Per Day ?5 With Bath 2.00 Per Day ' Sample Rooms for Commercial Travelers. . H. C. BOWERS, Pres. and Mar Formerly Manager of the Portland Hotel. mmmm SEATTLE, U.S.A. ' A. D. Short. CWilTtTMITOTIM AND PIONCCK SQUARB. 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