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THE SUNDAY OREGOKIAN, PORTLAND. JULY 13, 1902
HALL PRESENTS CLAIM
ATTORNEY TELLS WHT COUTTTV
SHOULD PAT HIM ?15S0.
So Aslts Compensation lor Servicer
PcrXonnca Under Contract In Col
lecting aiortcaso Taxe.
The County Commissioners met yester
day morning and heard the evidence o
John H. Hall concerning his claim
against Multnomah County for $1526 for
cervices performed in collecting mort
gage taxes over six years ago. A former
county board declined to pay the claim,
and County Auditor Pope, just before re
tiring from office a -week ago, filed a re
port adverse to the claim. The claim was
first filed years ago, and recently the ap
plication for its payment -was renewed.
Mr. Hall asserts that the amount 1b Just
ly duo him, and that he ougnt to nave
received tho warrant long ago. In ex
planation of tho matter, he said: "The
contract with tho county was for the col
lection of the delinquent mortgage tax
lor 1S92 and prior years. The parties had
refused to pay, for the reason that they
all were assessed full face value, while
Teal estate was assessed one-third of its
value. I first discussed the matter with
Judge Moreland, when he was on tho
lench, and later with Judge Northup,
who signed the contract.
"I was to bear tho expense of litiga
tion, and the county was to furnish a
lerk to receive the money, as I could
not issuo a receipt. After the contract
was entered Into, I procured a copy of
the delinquent tax roll and mailed a no
tice to every poison on the delinquent
list, so far as mortgage taxes were con
cerned, stating that if they did not pay,
drastic measures would be resorted to.
"After all the money possible had .been
Eecured in this manner, the County Court
Issued an alias writ, and I levied on tho
property of D. P. -Thompson, -who en
joined tho writ as "being illegal. In tho
meantlmo a suit had been brought
cgalnst the county in the "United States
Court, protesting against the payment of
the tax by foreign mortgage companies.
It was determined to take this case to
tho United States Supreme Court, and
rest all issues on it. A large number of
taxpayers, representing thousands of dol
lars, proposed to execute a bond to Mult
ijomah County, agreeing to pay if the de
cision of the court was adverse to them.
3 tried tho case at my own expense, and
was in the City of "Washington 12 days.
The case was decided in favor of the
county, and then the property-owners bo
pan to redeem their bonds. It had been
the custom of the Auditor to check up
the amounts received each month, so that
jny percentage could be obtained, but
"when the new Board of Commissioners
camo Into office, it refused to pay the
claim on the ground that the contract
expired at the end of the year; and as
these sums had been paid after the ex
piration of the contract, I could not re
cover." Mr. Hall informed the court that he had
expended 5750 in prosecuting tho case, and
had received as percentages only about
$000. He contended that, even if it should
he found that-he was not entitled to re
cover under the contract, he was entitled
to recover compensation as fees for the
services performed, which would not be
excessive to the extent of the amount
claimed.
Judge "Webster took tho matter under
advisement, stating that he would look'
Into it and ronder a decision as soon as
possible.
Committed to Insane Asylum.
Alex McDonald, a printer, 53 years old,
was committed to the Insane Asylum yes
terday. Ho has been acting in a very
eccentric manner lately. He took a horse
on the East Side, and, after riding around
for some time, tied It up in front of the
Courthouse and left it. Ho has been in
the habit "of leaving home and staying
away for days, and when questioned can
not toll where he has been. He laughs a
Ereat deal, and acts strangely in various
ways.
this city, the musical arrangement being
by F. C. Harnack- The story told in
the song is the longing of a home-sick
lad to visit his old homo again, and to
protect and care for his mother, whose
hair is tinged with gray. The melody is
a pleasing one, the accompaniment is not
difficult, and the song is one that can be
easily learned. It will be a good homo
song for parlor gatherings this "Winter.
The key is In F, and tho chorus will provo
to bo popular. Graves & Cq, are the pub
lishers. There's a rollicking dash about "A
Golf Song," words and music by Ben
jamin Jefferson, that is captivating, and
the song is sure to prove popular with
the crowd of the "queen" and the "bunk
er." The key is in D, and the song Is
best suited for a strong, manly baritone
voice. The chorus Is Inspiring and gay.
The publishers are Lyon & Healy. Chicago.
See For Yourself
'Williams Goes to Penitentiary.
James "Williams, who shot and killed
George Hicks as the result of a quarrel,
was taken to the penitentiary at Salem
yesterday evening to serve his sentence
of three years. Williams departed in a
cheerful frame of mind, and was perfect
ly reconciled in having received such light
punishment. Ho was convicted of man
slaughter, and recommended to the mercy
of tho court by the Jury.
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A VISIT TO OUR STORE WIM, FULIA"
CONVINCE YOU THAT WB HAVE
BETTER. FACILITIES FOR TESTING
THE EYES THAN ANY OCCULIST OR
OPTICIAN IX PORTLAND.
We offer you the services of ' onr
expert Opticians FREE OF ALL COST
Remember, also that this service Implies
no obligation of any sort. If you don't
need glasses NO CHARGE. If you do
need classes, and don't wish to buy NO
CHARGE. If you do need and do buy NO
CErtEGE, except for the glasses, and that
half what other opticians charge.
Gold-filled frames, guaranteed 20 yrs..fl.50
'(You pay J3 to ?5 elsewhere.)
Finest quality crystal lenses, per pair.JLOO
(A small additional charge for lenses
ground to order.)
Nickel, steel or aluminum frames,
(best quality) 50c
Solid gold frames (heavy weight) hest
Duality J3.00
(Sold by other concerns for from J5.0Q
to $10.00.)
DONT BE DECEIVED Into paying ex
orbitant rates.
If you would pay $100 for glasses, you
could not,,get any better than we give
you at oup prices.
Seeing Ifb believing. Come and see.
H. E. EDWARDS
185-191 First Street
H. E. EDWARDS
185-191 First Street ,
H.E. EDWARDS
185-191 First Street
H. E. EDWARDS
185-191 First Street
H. E. EDWARDS
185-191 First Street
OUR BUYER is now in the Eastern markets making the heaviest purchases in the history of our
business. Commencing about the middle of August, goods will arrive at the rate of about one
carload a week. We must have room. Even if we had plenty of room we must close out many od3s
and ends to keep up to date. We do not have the same things season after season like some stores.
The secret of our success is in handling large quantities. Below are prices that should tempt every
body who needs the goods. If you have not the money we will make most liberal terms.
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page will make
a busy week for
us.
OREGON OPTICAL CO.
Exclusive Opticians,
173 Fourth. Street - Near Yamhill.
Y. M.'C. A. Building.
PIANOS
Special Bargains
In new and used pianos:
Good second-hand upright piano I (.00
Another one, only slightly used,
fancy "wood $150.00
Largest size cabinet grand upright,
reliable make, good as new. $175.00
Good square piano $25 00
Another one $ 40.00
Sua another one fcr $50 00
And the blggesT bargain of all for..? 55.00
New and second-hand organs from $23
to $75.
We -will allow full amount paid any tlmo
within two years, If purchaser should wish
to exchange for any of our new upright
or grand pianos.
.Call or write for catalogues.
We carry the finest stock in the city.
Soule Bros. Piano Co.
CExclusIve Stelnway Dealers)
326 Washington St., near Sixth
Half a dollar
is off on the
price of this
golden finish
carie seat Rock
er, good size,
the price, reeu-
special, to
$1.25
lar, $1.75;
make you hurry
We have a good , little solid oak
Rocker which you can have for the
same price.
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Most every
body has a
palm now. Do
not' overlook
this opportu
nity to obtain
one for almost
nothings
TCo.39.Four
leaves, 24 in.
high, ea. .. 60c
TI-k ini Vitro.
V265" '"" 4" . V
leaves, 24 m.
high, each 75c
No. 102. Four large leaves, 36
inches high 90c
Two large $10.00 Palms, 8 feet
high, slightly damaged in shipping,
each . . : $5.00
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"We are selling Solid Oak Bed
room Suits at surprisingly low
prices. $5.00 is what you save
on this suit.
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NO ONE CAN EQUAL THIS
No. 6732 with French
mirror... .
$22.50
An Oak Suit with
French mirror for. . .
$16.95
You pay almost that much for
a fir suit at other places.
We have these Oak Frame Eight-
day Clocks, with calendar, or with
alarm, thermometer and fa Q C
barom'r, prices $2.75 to 3O.OD
fefe?f T&
Here Is a good chance. Beds all
sold out; four bureaus left; big
mirror, 30x40. Bureau worth $30.
First four people who come after
them can buy them at, ') 1 nn
Art Early Meal Steel Cooks, the
twentieth century stove; asbestos
lined, like a steel range, full nickel
trimmings, extra large X(
ovens, just like cut $&& 5 U
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In the Herrick Refrigerator, perfect dry air
circulation enables one to keep butter, melons,
milk and onions in the same chest without taint
ing the more delicate foods. Free trial, if you
do not believe it. Prices com- t V C Cf
mence at plO.UU
Whitney Go-Carts &
Heywood Carriages
Go-Cart with parasol
sleeper back cushions,' rub
ber tires, enamel
gear, brake, etc. .
Carriage, good
and heavy
$9.50
$7.50
Crockery
Everybody who uses our
white semi-porcelaine Din
ner Ware is much pleased.
It does not chip, crack -or
craze. Fifty-piece ljo 7C
dinner set .. $0.0
Odd pieces if desired.
Mattresses
Do you not know that it is
better to buy a mattess
from the maker than from a
retailer who gets them from
a sweat-shop? We are man
ufacturers. Try our Silk
af.5.5. $10.00
Our Big Carpet Dept.
Merits a visit from all intelligent buy
ers. Most of our goods reach us di
rect from the looms of the greatest
weavers of this country. We will show
you a better ingrain for 75c than you
can see elsewhere. We will lay for
65c the carpets others claim are bar
gains at 75c.
We always have lots of
calls for such a bargain
as this: Our $1.10 Din
ing Chair; only six to
each customer. We will
sell for one 52Cr
week at oOC
Lace
Curtains
A great and varied stock.
Ruffled Muslin, pr. $1.25
Nottingham, pair 75c
Irish Point, pair. . .$2.75
Dining-Room Furniture,
Tables and Sideboards.
Here we show very
strong lines from two of
the best Michigan factor
ies. The above quartered
oak board with French
mirror, highly polished.
Best value ever
?oTere.d $27.50
Mirrors
From the Little Ameri
can 7x9, at 35c, tothe
handsome
pier mirror
at$35.00
cash or creD1t H. E. EDWARDSJ85-187-189-191 FIRST ST. sh or credit j
eooeseoettitsoost
Escheat Fund May Get $85.
District Attorney Chamberlain, In be
thalf of tho State of Oregon, yesterday
I filed suit In the State Circuit Court
(.against James Drlscoll, administrator of
fthe estato of David Downey, deceased, to
(have ?S5 balance on hand placed in the
I escheat fund, as there are no known heirs
io the estate.
Articles of Incorporation.
!Artlcles of incorporation of the 5loekv
hPolnt Lumber Company were filed In tho
County Clerk's office yesterday by H. M.
Iambert, S. L. "Woodward, A. T. Lewis
and A. "W. Lambert. The objects an
nounced are to manufacture lumber and
lehlngles, buy and sell cordwood and posts.
IThe capital stock is 3000.
Xilanor Licenses Granted.
The County Commissioners yesterday
tgranted a liquor license for one year to
yord Metzger, at Gresham, and also
granted a license to sell liquor at Trout
dalo to B. A. Haffey for one year.
1 Court IVotes.
"W. N. Daniels has commenced suit in
the State Circuit Court against Sarah
(Carscadden and John James Carscadden
Jo foreclose mortgages amounting to
5550 on lot 15, block C, Kenll worth.
Olive Lewis has sued Charles Lewis for
ib divorce, because of cruel treatment.
fThey were married In 1S96. She alleges
that Tjo frequently struck her -with his
fist and called her vllo names, and that
they have not lived together since May 12.
Fred R. Strong, executor of the will of
Joseph Holladay, deceased, filed a report
In the County Court yesterday, showing
that the receipts and disbursements at
the Seasldo House a year ago were $423
and that the executor advanced $1S3 to
ihe estate.
FIRES AT THE FAIR.
OTiinlos City Parle "Would Offer Poor
Protection In Such an
Emergency.
PORTLAND, July 12. (To the Editor.)
Having no personal interest in the loca
tion of the Lewis and Clark Exposition
ias far as any of the proposed sites are
concerned. I have up to this date failed
to soe'a line written, how the buildings
t be erected will receive tho proper fire
3rotection if the City Park site Is select
ed. Not many weeks have passed since
two Wg iires swept largo areas In our
city's midst; the dimensions of one said
to bo due to lack of largo mains and no
pressure of water. Where Is the water
pressure In the City Park? "WTiere will
be the fire-fighting apparatus in case of a
large conflagration?
In my estimation, too far from Its seat
to reach the heights of City Park for
practical purposes. All the fire apparatus
of the city could be called to Hawthorne
Park in 10 to 15 minutes from the sound
ing of the bell. This question Is. In my
mind, one of considerable importance. In
surance rates will be naturally high If fire
protection Is Inadequate, and prospective
exhibitors will take this Into considera
tion. DR. PAUL. J. A. SEMLER.
We Practice What We Preach
AND OUR
Painless Dental Work
HAS PROVEN A BOON TO THOUSANDS .
LARGEST
AND BEST
EQUIPPED
DENTAL
OFFICE
ON THE
PACIFIC
COAST.
DR. VT. X NORTHUP.
Graduate Philadelphia
Dental College.
DR. B. E. "WRIGHT,
Graduate State
University of Iowa.
DR. J. H. TUTTLE.
Graduate Chicago
College Dental Surgery.
Office hours:
8 A. L to 5
P. M.; even
ing, 7:30 to.
S-30. Sun
days, 10 A.
M. to 12 M.
Phone. North
219L
Xctt Music.
"Gong Back to Mother" Is a new song
just out, composed by E. A. Barnes, of
DIRECTORS OF-
Dr.B. E Wright's Dental Office
342 1-2 WASHINGTON ST.,. COR. SEVENTH
:v Teeth Filled and Extracted
"'"; . ,' Absolutely Without Pain
IRVINGTON
Bids of contractors for building are now made on the same
basis as they were before- the strike.
Parties desiring to build or to have me build for them this sea
son, should make early application and secure desirable locations.
Houses will be built on plans furnished by purchasers and
sold on the installment plan, whereby the monthly payments will
hardly exceed the usual rental for a similar house. Deferred
payments bear 6 per cent interest. The following statement
shows the detail. Payments on the principal in excess of the
monthly payments can be made at any time. More expensive
houses and more than one lot can be arranged for on propor
tional terms.
For a house costing.... $2000 T
One lot land costing... 750 .
Total cost J2750
... 273
Cash payment
Deferred payment
Viz:
1st year
2d year
3d year
4th year
5th year
Cth year
7th year
Sth year
9th year
10th ear
11th year
,12th year
Prin
cipal. 512.33
13.12"
13.91
14.74
15.63
16.57
17.CG
1S.61
19.73
20.91
22.17
20.92
.J247o or $24.73 month. .
Total Total
monthly early
In
tercut. 512 37
11.63
10 84
.0L
912
8.18
7.19
6.14
5C2
3.S4
2.5S
1.23
pay
ment.
524.75
24.75
24.75
24.75
24.75
24.75
24.75
24.75
24.75
24.75
24.75
22.17
prin
cipal.
514S.56
157.44
1C6.93
176 S3
187.66
198.84
210.72
223.33
236.76
250.92
266.04
251.04
52475.00
C. H. PRESCOTT, Trustee,
212-213 Chamber of Commerce Portland, Oregon
FOR MEN
$2
Will buy your choice of
any $3.50, $4.00. $4.50
Tan Shoe in ie house.
For Ladies, $3, $3.50,
$4.00 .Tan Shoes
SKILLFUL
WORK
Of all kinds that requires
the greatest delicacy" on
the part of the operator,
we make a specialty. Every
department is in charge
of an expert, and all of our
work is guaranteed.
CONSULTATION
FREE
CROWN AND
55!?QEWo
Y"mJL MrT-i i"""! Ss.f H V
FEES
REASONABLE
i. PAINLESS
, DENTISTRY
We have made painless
filling and extracting a cer
tainty. In evidence of the
truth of this statement, we
have hundreds of testi
monials at our office from
reputable citizens, which
we will be pleased to show
at any time.
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MORRISON'
STRECT
2S3-2S5
MORRISON
STREET
Midsummer Clearance-Sale now
in full blast. Every article radically re
diicei YoiTH find nothing lacking to make
this sale the saving event' of the season.
Every garment under -our roof will he found
the hest in style, in quality, and-the best for
the price. We have paid particular attention
to' all Summer Goods. Shirt Waists, Wash
Skirts and Wash Suits at a reduction of 50
Remodeling1 of Fur Garments at Summer
Prices. Call up Oak 951 'and let us tell you
what we can do our work for.
CLEAN'-UP
SALE
Goddard-Kelly
Shoe Comp'y
SIXTH AXD WASHINGTON. x
FELLOWS
309 Washington Street
10 Cents'
Can Veal or Chicken Loaf.
25 Cents
6 Cans American Sardines.
15 Cents
3-Pound Can Pork and Beans, With To
mato Sauce.
25 Cents
4 Cans Alaska Salmon.
25 Cents
2 Bottles Hires Improved Rootbeer.
25 Clnh
2 Packages Grape Nuts.
20 Cent-
Package Postum or Figprune Cereal.
25 Cents
2 Packages Force or Malta Vita.
$425
100-Pound Sack Best Dry Granulated
Sugar.