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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTIAND, FEBRUARY 25, 1900. FIGHT ON SUBSIDY BILL equivalent to 58,000 cases of salmon, their prices will have little or no effeot upon that paid by the cannerymen." KBPV91AGAXS QAXXOT AGREE OX ITS TERMS. Oppesftloa to Proposed Measure Strong 1h Committee axd It "Will Be Amended er Killed. WAaHIMOTOK. Feb. 17. The real fight Id the howee committee a merchant ma rine and fteberfee over the ship subsidy bill te between the Republican members just now, the Democrats being out of It altogether. The Republicans are divided Into three classes, those who favor the present bill with slight amendments, those v,ho favor the present Mil -with slight amendments, those who desire and de mand radical changes, and those who are noncommittal and who take no part In the discussions. General Qroevenor and Rep resentative Hopkins, of Illinois, are the firm leaders of the former class, and are offering a most stubborn resistance to the al tacks that are being made by a deter mined opposing faction. The four mem bers most prominent in attacking the pres ent bill are Representatives Stevens, of Minnesota; Minor, of Wisconsin; Jones of Washington, and Fordney, of Michi gan. Representative Stevens is the spokesman for the "opposition," as they have been styled, but the other three Cie him every assistance, and are most strong in advocating their theories. This "opposition" asserts that If the amendments which they propose are not In general incorporated In the bill, they will simply drop out of the race, with draw their support, and allow the matter to run on Its own merits. They know full well that the bill in Its present con dition could never pass the House, and In this they have the advantage of posi tion over the chairman. At the same time, each of the four asserts that he Is decidedly in favor of a subsidy bill, but not the bill that has been submitted for report. On the other hand, if their amendments are generally adopted, they will trun to with a will, and use their very best efforts to have the bill put through the House. The Republican members have been cau cusing from time to time, with a view to getting together, so that some report may be made. But from the present out look, there is no prospect of bringing about a settlement of the difficulty, and It looks as If the bill would die in com mittee. These caucuses have been scenes of most bitter Sghts. The one positive faction has arrayed itself in open oppo sition to the other, and both have declared their intention of holding their ground until the other gives in. General Gros venor and Representative Hopkins, be ing old members, look with disfavor on the opposition that has been raised by the four stubborn representatives, young in congressional life. They consider that all things else aside, their very term, of serv ice should give them the vantage of dic tating the general policy of the commit tee. But the younger members will not see It In that light While General Grosve nor defends his position as best he can, and sharply attacks the "opposition," that faction Is ready and retorts just as sharply. At this time a compromise Is out of the question, and is not In sight, and unless the conditions change very ma terially, the Republicans themselves will defeat the ship-subsidy bill in the House. There are three general contentions which the "oppoetfcHi"ie molding out for. In the first place, they declare that the ,.ge limit should be lowered. Under the present bill, ships that have been In serv ice for 30, 40 or 60 years, and even longer, can come in and derive the benefits of the bill, when they are by no means en titled to It. They contend that no ship that has been in service for more than yae.na, If tatAmrinaii-bwItt b4p. should receive the benefits bestowed by this measure, and in case of foreign-built ships the limit should be cut down to 18 years. tTnder these conditions, a ship would see S5 years' service before the subsidy ceased, ard that Is longer than the average life of a vessel. It is also contended that any Old vessel that can cross the ocean would now come for Its subsidy, no matter how unworthy and undeserving, and this they will not consent to. Along with this they claim that ships, to derive the benefits of a government subsidy, should be shown to be. worthy of it. To meet this emer gency, they provide for a system of Inspection of all vessels before the subsidy is allowed, and in cages where ships are to be constructed in American jards. they prescribe that the plans and specifications shall first be approved by the Secretary of the Navy. This is de signed to secure vessels that are not only stanch and stable, but which are prop erly designed, so that their tonnage may bo practically and not literally what It Is claimed. In other words, they want to insure not only first-class ships in the matter of build, but ships that are so de signed as to give the greatest available tonmge that can be readily utilised. When these ships are being constructed upon approved plans, they arc to be subject to the Inspection of government officials and inspectors who shall have authority to see that the plans are followed. "The government by the provisions of this bill. Is put to a great expense," said one member of the committee, "and we want to see that it. or the people of the United States, gets a fair return for the m"ncv If we so frame this bill that stanch, sound and in every sense mod ern ships are constructed, the best inter ests of the people will be served, and the moey spent in subsidies will not be lost" Another amendment that meets with general favor Is that which provides that hereafter all large ocean liners and the ocan greyhounds shall be constructed 'nlth armored decks, so that In case of war they may be easily and readily con verted into auxiliary cruisers and made available for coast and commercial de fense And it is safe to say that if these changes In a general way are not adopt ed the House committee will not report the bill at this session. HO FAITH IN THE COMBINE (HHneryMRR MoGewaB Says It Was a Bad Ve-tiire. C C XcGowan, who has been connected with the salmon-canning industry on the Columbia River for the past years. Is passing the winter In Portland. He says cawnerymen are now preparing for the season which opens on the Columbia April 10 and that a good run is expected. He bth es the first general results from arti ficial propagation will manifest themselves this year, as the propagated salmon are not really due until June and July, 1P00. He feels confident that with continued work of the hatcheries, the annual pack of the Columbia River may be made to reach l.Ws,$0 cases. Last year the total pack was a little over 3Gd,6M. Mr McQowan's firm did not enter the combine, and he considers that the wiser course was thus adopted, as no, great iVvidend oaa be made on stock that has been badly watered. The firms outside of the combine are all solvent, and in ex cellent financial condition, while he con siders the recent t per cent dividend de clared by the combine largely fictitious. "OutsMe firms have now nothing to fear from the combine," he says, "as we have run along a year. Independent of them, and now know how we stand. The com bine Is bad for the people dependent on the fishing Industry, as the tendency is to shut down canneries, and reduce the num ber of fishermen employed. The can neries outside the combine are in the ag gregate stronger than those within, as they packed MMM oases of the 369,009 put up in vm. "I do not look for muck change in the price paid fishermen this year. The cold storage people are now paying big prices for what salmon are being caught, but as Utttr fcKal demands will pot exceed an STATE WITH NO DEBT. Idaho's Treasurer Tells of the State's Finances. S. C Rice, Stae Treasurer of Idaho, is spending a few days In Portland. Idaho's treasury, he says, is In fine condition, as the State Is practically out of debt, and eo all Its hills are paid In cash. There is & bonded indebtedness of $303,000 brought over from the old territorial days, but the Interest Is low and the State Is holdinz some of the bonds Itself, so this debt is considered no Incumbrance. Idaho Is not more liberal to the custodian af Its funds than is Oregon, as his salary Is only $1000 a year, while he has to give a bond In the sum of $300,000. The State, however, cheerfully pays all Incidental expenses of its Treasurer, Including clerk hire, finding of sureties, etc, and so Mr. Rice does not complain. Under recently enacted laws, all prop erty in Idaho Is assessed at Its full cash value, and this Innovation, contrary to ex pectations, meets the approval of property owners, as the levy Is made correspond ingly low. The statute limits taxes to 1$ per cent for State and County, so the as sessed valuation seems large, while the levy is small. He thinks the new system produces a favorable Impression on stran gers, who come to Idaho looking for homes, as they Invariably ask: "What Is the rate of taxation here?" When told Jl 50 on $100 Is the extreme limit, they at once begin to think of purchasing property. Until the new law was passed, Idaho Counties seemed to vie with each other In getting the assessed valuation done as low as possible, so as to get out of pay ing the just proportion of State tax. The levy went up as high as 5 per cent in some portions of the State, though people were really paying no higher taxes than they are now. Railroads are now assessed $7500 per mile on main lines, and $6500 on branch lines. Formerly, the assessment was $3000 per mile, but the high rate of levy was severe on the roads, whicn really seemed to be paying most of jthe taxes. The now system is much more satisfactory to the railroad companies. Mr. Rice Is quite a friend of female suffrage, and thinks the women of Idaho have purified politics to a great extent, since the amendment was adopted giving them the ballot "Neither party," he says, "dares to put up a notoriously intemperate or Immoral man for office now, as the woman vote has to be figured on. This condition has the effect of bringing out the best men on both sides. Women, how ever, do not take the Interest in elections that they ought, and it Is hard to get them to come to the polls on election day. The present State Superintendent of Schools Is a woman, and she seems to give good sat. lsfaction In her administration of the of fice. Women justices of the peace are quite common In the remote precincts." 4 9 Domestic and Foreign Forts. Antwerp, Feb. 24. Sailed Westernland, for New York. Havre, Feb. 24. Sailed Ia Champagne, for New York. New York, Feb. 24. Sailed Mesaba, for London; Spaarndam, for Rotterdam; Campania, for Liverpool; Phoenicia, for Hamburg; Michigan, for London. Cherbourg, Feb. 24. Sailed New York, from Southampton, for New York. Yokohama, Feb.' 24. Arrived Goodwin, from Tacoma. Hong Kong, Feb. 24. Arrived previous lyChina, from San Francisco, via Hono lulu and Yokohama. Yokohama, Feb. 24. Arrived previously Doric, from San Francisco, etc., for Hong Kong. Philadelphia, Feb. 24. Sailed Belgen land, for Liverpool. Queenstown, Feb. 24. Arrived Btrurla, from New York for Liverpool, and pro ceeded. Naples, Feb. 24. Sailed Werra, for New York. Liverpool, Feb. 24. Sa'led Georglc, for New York; Lucanla, for New York. London, Feb. 24. Sailed Menominee, for New York. HOTEL ARRIVALS. THE PORTLAND. A P Simpson, San Fr Clarence E Gibson, Cincinnati Ph Jacobovics, San Fr F F Sayer, Denver Richard Farley, Boston P P Peacodl. Chicago Emll Pursch. San Fr W E Marsh. N T Cits James Reagles, USA Mr & Mrs A G Estes, Madison, wis J J Kadderly. City C L. Baum, Salt Lake H N Nelson. San Fran a k j aeons, uregon Ji A C MacCallum & wf. Mrs P H Merroth, Seattle Anaconda Frank E P Merroth, doJPcrcy E Stow ell. City F W Mitchell, SoattU C G Jacobs, Oregon Cy 3eo R Quarles, St L Byron N White, Spokn H M Glidden & wf. do Miss Jennie Sherwood, Spokane W E Eldrldge. New ark, N J Henry C Green, SSn Diego Thos Doyle, Tacoma S L Baer. Baker City Mrs Dunsmulr, Vic toria. B C Miss Dunsmulr, do Mrs Alex Dunsmulr & maid, San Francisco wm Eaton Moore. Cinn J H Monheimer. N Y Caw Altschuler, San Fr G H Southard. Gr Rpds C S Jackson, Pendleton F A Hamilton, Rocneetr B M Solomon, New Yrk Tom J Mitchell. San Fr W W M V Bokkelln. do Geo Phippo, St Paul J J McNamara, San Fr Grosienor Folsom, Seattle A W Hall & wf. San Fr H S Johnson. Neb G W Brown, Coshocton THE PERKINS. G A Murray. Portland S B Huston, Hlllsboro H V Gates, Hlllsboro Mrs Gates, Hillsooro J L Miller. Milton, Or Dr G S Wright. McMli J B Adklns. Hlllsboro B Bohlemann, LaCrose J as Fimaypon. Astoria D M French. Dalleo H J Mlele, Montana Mrs Mlele, Montana. W H Smith, Tacoma H J Miller, Aurora. H A Snyder, Aurora Mrs Adklns. Hlllsboro Mrs D Lame. Oregon C John W Hoare, Sumpter D R Dlmick, canny Mrs J w Hoare. do A Amundsen, Lllng- (Frank Grieve, Ashland ston. Mont IE B Stoner. Astoria i F Shrees, Crcston.IalW E Chandler, Lebanon 0 P Shaub. Tacoma (A H Cohen, San Fran E A Johnson, Iowa iJas Whelan, Milwaukee tflss N Jftrey. AetorlalB H Wllon, San Fran E W Rogers, Astoria (A D Gurley, Arlington Rout E TrueBdale, Ko-Mrs Gurley, Arlington lama. Wash R M Kllsap, The Dalles Frank Kllpatrlck, TheJW B Danlger. Omaha Dallee C L Wiley. San Jope F H Kiddle. Island Cy I P Reere, McCoy Mls A N Williamson, San Rafael, Cal Mrs H Cane, do W M Wilej. San Jose Chaa E Cook. Bay City Hat tie E Fceter.Tacma Bertlo E roster, do P J Ctenz, Ft Canby Mrs P J Clanz, do C E Bragg. Castle Rck, S R SUiton. PrlncUllei Master Clanz. do Mrs Stayton. Prlnevlllei John Cornell, Chicago Dr J S Moore, Gr Passj THE IMPERIAL. C W. Knowlea. Manager. Chas A Malarkey, Cits W C Reynolds. San Ft It H Miller. Sumpter J D Virtue. Victoria Flint Bowen. Mlnnpls Mrs M Austin, Austin T S Trullinger. Astoria! Ada Austin, do H M Bradford, Astoria .Blanche Austin, do Mrs C Bartsch, HoodR W L Whltmore, Chgo Mrs Wm Crooks. St Pi Mkw ROsle Crooks, do C B Irvine, Salem i Geo Rucsell, Oakland I C B Winn, Albany J W Hobbs. McMlnnvl Mrs Bellinger. Salem Joseph James. Salem. G C Flael. Astoria Mrs Flavel, Astoria Mrs J E Garren, Bak C Miss Brechtel, Sumpter Mrs F B Sommenllle. Paette Mrs L C Rice. Boiee (Grant Mays. The Dalles M W Bocher, Tacoma Mr Marshall Oregon C Mrs Marshall, do Jerome Freadman, Jo- J F Hark. Tacoma Mrs C Lamson, Tacoma Miss Jennie Rice, Rlce vllle. X Y sepb Mlss Annie Jonoe, City C S King. Baker City jj L Cowan. Wrm Sprgs Gus Moore, San Fran (John Adams, Astoria THE ST. CHARLES. A J Moore, Chinook 13 A Gase. Kalama John Kirk. Salem John Griffin. Tualatin. D Wllkle. Oregon City W H McKay, Scappoos Mrs A D Lambert & fy. A J Kellr. Hamilton G W Jenkins, Toledo Mrs 1) J ingaus, oo Anthony Moore, Bridal Scappocse Veil. Or W M Moore. Scanooose C Ahlers, Seaside C H Hardman. Stella G W Wlllets. Denver J B Veon, Cathlamet Lon Haddle, do Mrs Hentley. Ostrander Miss Byerly. Ortrander Mrs B Walter, do C A Helmer. OakesdaU M Snyder. Waeh E H Beach. City H M Wilson. El Paso IV G Howatson. Oats- f J H Laws. Nevada kanle IM C Burdin, Hlllsboro C A Trger. Champoeg IMrs C Kirk. City Geo Howatson. do IR A Urquhart, Dalles J C Wendel. Champoesj Albert Fuller, Water- Matt Clark, uak fomi iora. wash V J Miller. CaUln.Wn T E Djkeman. do F H Adams, Scappoose L A Read, Damascus Li M Lewls Eugene t S Krotch. Ord. Neb V B Hatton. Seattle F A Bacon, Bull Run L Michael. Stella ! A L BeMing, Scappoos J G Embry. Bridal VI Mrs E E Noonta. do DMUkld McDonald, do Mrs D McDonald, do , Hotel Donnelly, Tacoma. Eurooeen plan; headquarters for com. mercial men. Cbllbercs restaurant la Butler, Seattle. European. Rooms with or without bath. Ladies and gents' grillrooms in connection. Ivruse's Grill Room and Restaurant Stark street, opp. Chamber of Commerce. For the First Time in the History of Medicine, a Cure for Brighfs Disease Has Been Discovered. SWAMP-ROOT, THE GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY Has Proven by Thousands of Triumphant Tests Its Won derful Success in Diseases of the Kidneys, Bladder, Blood and Bright's Disease. OREGONIAN" READERS MAY The Eminent Kidney Specialist, Discoverer of Swnmp-Iloot, in His Laboratory. Just as sure as the break of dawn means another day, so does pain In the back Indicate kidney trouble. When your kidneys become weak and are unable to throw off the waste In the blood, they clog up with poisonous mat ter, break down cell by cell, and the par ticles pass away in the urine. Then the albumen, which makes rich, red blood, leaks out, your system breaks down and you have what is known to all mankind as Brlght's Disease. Bright's Disease Is taking away more lives today than any other known ail ment, excepting possibly consumption; and yet with a little attention you may prevent such a calamity as Brlght's Dis ease befalling you. Are you fortified with the necessary knowledge about Brlght's Disease? Do you know how to find out if there is any thing the matter with your kidneys? Here Is a simple but sure test: In the morning, on arising, take of your urine about four ounces, and put It In a glass bottle; let It stand about twenty- four hours, and if, on examination, you nna any settling or seaiment, 11 it is cloudy, or If small particles float In it, then you may be assured that nature has warned you, and that your kidneys need attention. The mild and Immediate effect of the famous new discovery, Swamp-Root, is IS A COMPLICATED JOB SOME! OP THE PIIOBLBMS OP TAK ING THE CENSUS. What Is the Status of Indians Re specting Legal Enumeration and Basis for Representation? WASHINGTON, Feb. 13. Census-taking Is not the political picnic that many peo ple Imagine. Few appreciate the magni- j tuae or tne woric; tne eievemn census cost more than $11,000,000, and in the twelfth census an office force of more than 2000 for about two years and a field force of over 50,000 for from two weeks to a month, will be employed. Then, too, the Hollerith tabulating machines, by which the popu lation Is counted and the returns tabu lated, make census-taking a huge indus trial process. The census office becomes a factory; the director of the census a cap tain of Industry, who, If he is to be suc cessful, must possess all tne directive ener gy and the genius for organization which characterize our most successful manu facturers and railroad presidents. Among the troublesome problems which have to be solved by the census office arc the legal questions which continually arise. The Indian census, for instance, fairly bristles with legal difficulties. In 1S90 the census law provided that a "special report" upon the Indians should be made. A vol ume of 700 odd pages was published, pro fusely Illustrated and touching every point of the Indian problem. For once in his tory. "Poor Do" was accorded justice. The volume was so pretty that the edition was soon exhausted and now the department of the Interior has not even a copy for tho census office Itself. But the law providing for the twelfth census makes no special provision for an Indian census; nor does It authorize such j a report as was maae ten years ago. i Is at this point that the real difficulties of the census office regarding the Indians be gin. The Indian population, then, cannot be treated by Itself and described In a sepa rate report. It also seems Illogical to class the Indians among the ordinary pop ulation of the United States. The Indian tribe Is In many respects a distinct na tionality, although slncd 1S71 congress has been doing Its best to destroy all traces of tribal Independence or self-government. Moreover, the tribal Indians are not cit izens of the United States. The reserva tions upon which they live are not legally parts of the state or territory which sur rounds them, and state and territorial laws do not apply to me reservation or i to the Indians upon It. Acts of congress do not apply to reservation Indians, un less such application Is explicitly author ized In the act. Under such conditions It seems impossi ble for the census office to class Indians as a part of the ordinary Inhabitants of the states and territories. On the other hand It is equally Impossible to Ignore them and omit them entirely. For the constitu tion of the United States says that: "Rep resentatives shall be apportioned among the several states according to their re spective numbers, counting the whole number of persons In each state, excluding Indians not taxed." This fastens upon the census office a duty that seems plain enough. But as a matter of fact. It would give the attorney general of the United States some nouns of work to explain exactly what Is meant by the apparently simple phrase: "In-J HAVE A SAAPLE BOTTLE FREE soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distress lng cases. Swamp-Root is the discovery of the eml nent kidney specialist, and Is not recom mended for all diseases, but If you have kidney, bladder or uric acid troubles, or diseases depending upon these disorders, you will find Swamp-Root just the rem edy you need. Swamp-Root Is used In the leading hos pitals; and is taken by doctors themselves who have kidney aliments, because they recognize In It the greatest and most suc cessful remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. Swamp-Root will set your whole sys tem right, and in order that all afflicted may know Its benefits, a special arrange ment has been made with The Portland Sunday Oregonian by which all readers of our paper who will send their names and addresses to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Blng hamton, N. Y., vlll be sent absolutely free, by mall, a sample bottle of Swamp Root Also a book of value treating of all kinds of kidney diseases and con tainlng some of the thousands of testi monial letters received from sufferers cured. If you are already convinced that Swamp-Root is what you need you can purchase the regular fifty-cent and one dollar size bottles at the drug stores. dlans not taxed." The uncertainty In the phrase is in the meaning of the word "taxed." The tribal Indian, like other in habitants of the UnittOt States, Is subject to the internal revenue duties and the various stamp taxes now imposed by tlie United States. If he uses a bank check, he must stamp it; if he manufactures a box of cigars, he must stamp it. Is he "taxed" thereby? . Just what a "tax" is. In the meaning of the constitution, has never been definitely decided, although the question has been before the supreme court many times. The famous Income-tax cases hinged upon this very point. Ex-Senator Edmunds and Jo seph H. Choate, now ambassador to Eng land, assisted by some of the most emi nent lawyers of America, successfully ar gued that an Income tax was a direct tax, within the meaning of the constitution. Attorney General Olney, James C. Carter, and other prominent lawyers, gravely ar gued that an Income tax was not a "tax, ' but an excise or duty. At the first hear ing of the case, the supreme court was evenly divided upon many of the points at issue. At the second hearing the decision was rendered with four dissenting justices against the five who concurred in the opinion of the court, that an income tax was a direct tax. Whether or not a stamp duty Is a tax, and if it Is, whether It is a direct tax; whether "Indians no I taxed" means In dians not directly taxed, or whether It may not mean Indians not taxable, are ques tions that must be decided by the census office before It can form its plan for the Indian enumeration. The last question has been a subject of debate ever since Indian censuses have been taken. In 1890 there were about 50, 000 civilized Indians living among the gen eral population of the United States. Such Indians are citizens of tne United States, but many of them are too poor to pay taxes. Are they to be excluded from the population according to- which representa tion in congress is apportioned We count every Chinese and other alien of whatever sort or condition. Before thf wnr wp counted every negro slave as equivalent to xnree-nttns of a white man. It seems manifestly absurd to believe thnt the fram ers of the constitution meant to exclude a class of citizens who are also natives, be cause of their poverty. In other words, the framers of the constitution must have said what they did not mean. What they really meant was to exclude all Indians belonging to a class not subject to taxa tion. All these points are subjected to the most careful examination In the census office, and when a decision as to the legal obligation of the office has been reached, the statisticians turn their attention to the economic and social aspects of the question In hand. Experts are consulted; the Important lines of Investigation are mapped out, and inquiries are so framed as to bring out the desired information in a form in which it can be handled with the Hollerith machines. At the same time, these questions must be put in such a way that they will neither be misunderstood, nor likely to evoke antagonism or false re plies. No pains are spared to Interest the public in the work and to secure general and hearty co-operation. Without that the most careful work at Washington, or by the enumerators, must prove fruitlecs. A Persian Dinner. Newcastle (England) Chronicle. Here is a description of a Persian din ner: The feast Is preceded by pipes, while tea and sweets are handed about. Then the servants of the house appear, bringing In a long leather sheet, which they spread in the middle of the floor; the guests squat round this, tailor fashion. "When all ore seated, a flat loaf of bread 13 placed Cure of Catarrh the Most Potent Factor in the Compass of Medical Science The Perfection of the Copeland Practice the Culmina tion of Years of Experience It Is by This Treatment That Catarrh Is Cured and Consumption Prevented. RELATION OF CATARRH TO CONSUMPTION There is today nothing of such vital importance to the people of this country as the prevention of con sumption. There is nothing thnt so prepares the system for the entrance nnd development of the seeds of con sumption as docs catarrh. There Is nothing' that Trill so soon rid hu manity of the most Insidious and ter rible of diseases consumption as will the care of catarrh. There is no disease that so univer sally weakens the system as does catarrh. The discharge from the dis ease runs down the bodily strength so that It becomes an easy prey to disease. Consumption does not begin in the lungs of one in perfect health any more than throwing a lighted match in a pull of water will start u fire. Anything thnt will run down the bodily strength will allow the seeds of consumption to gain a. foot hold in the lnngs. If the people were only, alive to the fact that if they attended to their throat nnd bron chial tubes and allowed those sUIlled In the treatment of these parts to enre them there would be but few cases of consumption. "While catarrh does not cause all cases of consumption, It Is also true that all those who have consumption have been subject to catarrh. All consumptives were catarrh victims. They took cold; catarrh had pre pared the way for consumption. Tu bercular consumption ever requires a break in the membranes which line the breathing tubes. Catarrh fur nishes the broken places in the form of raw spots. The germs of con sumption from the air can only enter the system when they find a raw, sore, discharging surface. Catarrh creates just such a surface. Every catarrh sufferer is in danger of con tracting consumption whenever he or she breathes the air that has just been breathed out by one who hus tubercular consumption. While no intelligent or self-respecting doctor of today claims that all cases of consumption arc of a catarrhal chnractcr, still, if the his-, tory of every case of consumption It's the Limit The total expense to patients of the Copeland Institute Is 5 a month, treatment and medicines included. That's the limit. Pa tients not permitted to pay more, even If they so desire. THE COPELAND MEDICAL THE W. H. COPELAND, M. D. J. H. MONTGOMERY. M. D. before every one, and the music begins. The various dishes are brought in on trays, and arranged round the leather sheet at intervals. The covers are then removed, the host says "Blsmlllah" (in the name of God), and without another word they all fall to. a i CAMPS IN GOOD CONDITION. Fifty Dollars Realized From Chap lain's East Side Lecture. Cllbert Camp, No. 4, Second Oregon, will have a quiet meeting Monday even ing for the transaction of general busi ness. Something over $50 was realized from the lecture by Chaplain W. S. Gil bert last Monday evening, which put the treasury" of the Camp in good condition. Under the charge of Captain G. F. Telfer, the Camp Is constantly gaining in mem bership. Plans have been made to retain Interest at the meetings, and the mem bers are expecting some lively times at future meetings. A member says that a ladies' auxiliary -will be formed. General Summers Camp, No. 1, Alblna, now holds meetings once a month, hav ing changed from once a week. Until the bodies of all the Second Oregon regi ment have been returned' and the final services held, the Camp will suspend Its coming public affairs, Including the com edy, "That Only Girl," which several ot the members have been rehearsing for some time. It was Intended to give the comedy March 2, but the time has been postponed indefinitely'. The date Trill be an nounced. Much Interest Is manifested in the production of the comedy. Incorporation Not Wanted. The matter of Incorporation of St. Johns Is being agitated, by a few in that district, but it Is assured by others that the propo sition is ridiculous. It is said that there cannot possibly be any advantage from It, and that only here and there Is found one who is favorable. Off and on for sev eral years the question of Incorporating the place has been discussed, and, when investigated, it has been found that It originated In the Imagination of a few. If all the proposed Industries should be lo cated there it might be taken inside the city, but It is said by1 prominent residents that an Independent city Is not to be thought of seriously. "It might provide pome salaried officers," remarked a resi dent yesterday, "and that -would be all. If St. Johns should get all the big estab lishments that have been talked about It would be far better to be annexed to the city than to create another corporation, with all the attendant expenses." Death of Joseph Josele. Joseph Josele, who about a month ago was taken to the asylum for the Insane a Salem, died at that place Friday, and the remains were brought to Portland for interment yesterday. The death Is a sad One. and was the result of hardships and exposures In Alaska. Mr. Josele went to the Klondike when the first excitement was on, and while there endured severe hardships, and he reached his home some time ago, a broken man, mentally and physically. It finally became necessary to send him to the asylum, where he re mained until bis death. He was a com- , CONSUMPTION was written, it would be found to consist of the story of freqtaent colds that were left uncured; colds that did not get well themselves; colds that came every spring and got bet ter in the summer, but came back worse In the fnU and winter; colds that were followed by catarrhal symptoms a discharging from, the nose, sore and Inflamed throat, hawking of mucus, with coughing and spitting. As Is wel known, the fatal form of consumption so com mon in our midst Is dse to the en trance into the blood of tubercle bacillus, which settles la the luaga nnd sets up lung disease. The expelled air of a consumptive frequently contains the seeds of the disease. The material which con- Mr. Ii. It. Chenille, Lebanon, Or., Cured of Discharging Ears; Hearing Restored. sumptlves cough up also contains these germs, which, after having dried in the air, are blown around and inhaled by other persons. It Is seen at once that those who live In a section where consumption Is preva lent would be very particular to keep their bodily health at a high standard nnd never allow them selves to have a catarrh-affected, sore, inflamed, discharging nose, throat or bronchial tubes, through which the consumptive germs may gain admission to the sstem. The most potent element that can be Home Treatment o one deprived of the benefits of the Copeland Treatment because of living nt a distance from the city. If yon cannot come to the office, write for Home Treatment Symptom Blank and Book, and be cured at home. CONSULTATION FREE. DR. COPELAND'S BOOK DEKUM, THIRD AND WASHINGTON STREETS OFFICE HOCUS From O A. M. to 12 M.J from 1 to S F. ST. " EVENINGS Tuesdays and Fridays. SUNDAYS From lO A. Iff. to IS M. paratlvely young man, and very vigorous when he started for Alaska. A wife, liv ing at 707 East Thirteenth street. Cole's addition, survives him. The funeral will take place this afternoon from St. Joseph's church, at 2:30 o'clock. He was a mem ber of Multnomah Camp, No. 77, "Wood men of he "World, and the funeral will take place under the auspices of this order. Sunnyslde "Wnltlng-lloom. The -waiting-room established on the corner of East Thirty-fourth and Belmont streets by the Sunnyslde "W. C. T. U. Is proving a great advantage to the people j of that place. Under the charge of the Union It Is kept open during the day, and at night until about 10 o'clock. It Is In the charge of a -woman, who looks I after the library and the other rooms of (the building and keeps them In good or der. The reading- and waiting-room, is kept warm and pleasant at night, and la well patronized by people using the street cars and by young men and women. At first some of the boys out there supposed that it (was a loafing place where they mlht come and have a good time, but these few have been given to understand that It Is not for that purpose, and hey keep away. It Is kept open for the benefit I of those -who come there to read and! spend the evening profitably. It was a consider able task for the local Union to undertake single-handed, but so far It Is proving a success, and It will be continued. East Side Notes. Mrs. W. R. Insley, who has been qulra sick at her residence, 142 East Thirty fourth street, has almost recovered, which her many friends will be pleased to know. Difficulty Is experienced In keeping up the surface of the roadway on East "Water street, between East Morrison and Belmont streets. The planking is worn very thin, and, with the heavy trafflc. Is constantly giving way. It -will be held open until East Morrison-Street roadway has been repaired. Dr. "Wise Is at room 614. Dekum. o The Boers' Military System. Frank Leslie's Popdlar Monthly. The Transvaal Is divided into 20 military districts, over which a commandant pre sides; and each district is subdivided Into wards assigned to field cornets, who In fo&sgUb used to banish cewsHaaptlea la the care of eaiarra, the disease that makes the development ef eeasamp tlon possible. "When catarrh has existed. In the head and upper parts ef the threat for any leagth ef time, the patient living la a district where people are subject to catarrhal aSteetions, and the disease has bees left uaeuxed, the catarrh almost invariably ex tends from the threat down the windpipe and thence late the bron chial tabes. These tabes convey the air Into the different parts of the lung. The pain whleh accompa nies this condition is of a dull char acter felt ia the ehest behind the breastbone or else it Is present un der the shoulder blade. The cough that occurs at this time is dry, cornea at varying intervals, Is haoklag la character, and Is usually most trou blesome in the Baeralag upon arising or on going to bed at night. This peculiar charaoter of the cough is ofterl the first evidence that catar rhal disease Is extending Into tha lungs. At this stage of the trouble la some cases there will be found streaks of blood mixed with the mucas that is expelled by the cough. Ia certain other coies small masses ef eheesy llke substances are spit up, which, when pressed between the fingers, emit a very unpleasant odor. This last is a very serious symptom. Ia some cases catarrh will extend from the throat into the laags la a very few weeks; In ether eases it may be months, and even years, before the disease passes from the throat Into the Xnngs. During the night following the pretence of these symptoms there is' liable te be profase night sweatlng. At this period of the dis ease a further extension Is ever In duced bry a fresh cold and the fresh cold at this time may be all that Is needed to develop rapid consump tion. To show what an be dene la the way of preventing consumption, nothing is so convincing as thlsi Among the hosts that Doctor Cope land every year treats, scarcely a person who has been under his ears has been known te develop lung disease. This Is proof beyond ques tion that by curlag catarrh develop opment of consumption Is prevented. 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