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10 THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, JANUARY 25, 1903. CAKE RE-ELEGTED Chosen President of Com mercial Club. MEMBERS MEET AT BANQUET An Open. Columbia TUver and the Success of the -LcttIs nnd Clark Centennial Anions: Topics Dls , cussed by Speakers. Xevr Ofllcers of Commercial CInb. rrcsldcnt II. M. Cake, re-elected. "Vice-president Colonel James Jack fon.. Secretary W. E. Coman. Treasurer SIff. Slchel. Governors IV. E. Coman. George W. tfazen. Mark Levy, "V. A. Cleland. Eloquent speeches by some of the most notable men in the city and-an excellent dinner daintly served made the annual banquet of the Commercial Club laot or bing an event to be remembered by everyone present. The -success of the affair is due largely to the efforts of Colonel James Jackson, the chairman of the banquet committee, who during the dinner never forgot to look after the com fort of others. The governors of the club were elected at the meeting held yesterday nfternoon, and the officers elected by them presided at the banquet. The speakers of the evening wore: President H. M. Cake, Governor George E. Chamberlain. State Senator C. W. Fulton, General Charles F. Eeebe and H. "W. Scott. The members and guests, 100 in number, gathered around the long tables represented the most pro gressive element of the city, and they listened with marked interest to the speeches dealing with the welfare of Port land and the Pacific Northwest The banquet-room of .the newly fur nished club was filled with a majority of the members of the organization, plates for 100 persons being laid by the steward, Emil Colson. The tables were arranged In the form of a L, the space be tween the wings of the long table being filled with three smaller ones. The room was tastefully decorated with ever greens and American flags, while the fine service of the club was laid upon the snowy tables. The Spanish Students' or chestta furnished the music of the even ing. At the plate of every member and Invited guests was placed a floral favor. The event was notable on account of the class of men gathered together. Men of affairs in every walk of life made up the assembly, while the addresses delivered by such speakers as Governor Chamber lain and Hon. C. W. Fulton made the after-dinner part of the programme note worthy. The topics called up for ampli fication were those -upon which the atten tion of the people of the entire state are fixed. The necessity of deepening the channel of the Columbia River was dwelt upon by two of the speakers, and the fact that ships could not enter the Portland harbor unless the water at the 'mouth of the Columbia was of sufficient depth was likewise emphasized. Unobstructed navi gation of the great natural highway of the Columbia affected not only the ports on the river, but also the whole State of Oregon and the Inland Empire as well. The great enterprise of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition was another subject upon which the attention of the audience quickly became concentrated. TJpon the success of the Centennial Ex position depended the growth and pros perity of the Northwest. These two sub jects were the keynote of the eloquent address of C. W. Fulton, the concluding speaker. Tho clubmen were disappointed In the inability of ex-Governor T. T. Geer and E. M. Brannlck to address the assembly. Mr. Geer was down on the programme for an address upon the "Lewis and Clark Fair," and Mr. Brannlck was to speak to the club, taking as his subject "The Commer cial Club a Factor In Portland Business life." Though the place of these gentle men could by no means be filled, those who participated In tho after-dinner speeches dwelt upon these points so thor oughly that they were not lost sight of In the number of other topics spoken of. The clubmen gathered In their hand somely fitted banquet hall soon after 8 o'clock, and when all tho members able to attend and the Invited .guests were seated a corps of dexterous waiters brought on in courses a feast that would delight a Roman epicure. Conviviality and pleasant conversation reigned until the black coffee and cigars were served, when H. M. Cake, the president of the club, arose to deliver his address as the head of the organization celebrating its ninth annual banquet. The clubmen listened at tentively to the eloquent address of their president, and heartily applauded the sen timents expressed. President Cake's Address. President Cake told of the renovation of the clubrooms during the past year, and expressed thankfulness that the expendi ture had been met by the organization, and that the Commercial Club now stands perfectly solvent. "Think of the dlnginess of our parlors during the dark days of the 90s, and compare It with the elegance dis played here tonight. "We may well feel truly thankful that the club Is solvent and that it owes nothing which It cannot le gitimately pay. The 540 members of our club represent the best element of Port land." Mr. Cake then spoke of the scope and tibject of the organization, and said: "Here are discussed great subjects be fore the American people today, and the mental contact between the members and the discussions following are of the high est importance In forming the opinions of our citizens upon the great political and economic problems. If we do not well meet the responsibility and make our club what it should be, we miss a wonderful opportunity for the advancement of the members. The Commercial Club Is a great factor in the development of our city and the community in general." As Mr. Cake sat down the assemblage broke with one accord Into the jovial song of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." The toast following the presidenf b ad dress was "The President of the United States." while the orchestra played "Yankee Doodle." The health of Governor Chamberlain was next proposed by the toastmaster. President Cake. His adherents followed this with what they called "a true Demo cratic howl." Governor Chamberlain's Toast. In response to the toast Governor Cham berlain delivered his address on "The Future of Oregon." "We have among us tonight," said he, "fiome who remember when Portland was a small and Insignificant village. We can not tell what was the motive of Jefferson when he ordered the expedition of Lewis and Clark to Oregon, and the Pacific Coast was opened. Whatever, the secret he had in mind we have seen It fulfilled." In speaking of the opportunities of the state Governor Chamberlain said: "It Is possible for this country to be come the storehouse for the Orient. We now have a stepping-stone in the midst of the Pacific Ocean and the opportunity for Oregon to reach out after this trade has been much improved. As New York Is the center of the United States for European trade so may Portland become I the sam fnr th Orient. I "The bill just passed by the Legislature providing for the great Exposition will have the effect of benefiting not only Portland and all of Oregon but the entire United States? We should therefore dis possess the people of the Idea that the Fair is a Portland enterprise, for it is one In which tho whole country Is Interested. I ask you all to assist in the upbuilding of Oregon, making it one of the brightest In the constellation of states." Lauren Pease" then gave as tenor solos Sullivan's "With Joyous Heart" and "Tell Her I Love Her So." by De Faye. He was accompanied on the piano by George Houghton, who acted as accompanist throughout the evening. General Bebcc's Address. General Charles F. Beebewas the next speaker. As he took up his notes to read, the electric lights flickered out and the clubmen roared with laughter at the speaker's expense. He responded, how ever, in a happy vein to the toast, "Tho Day We Celebrate." "The day we celebrate is the day when these clubrooms were first thrown open to the members, and It is most fitting that RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT COMMERCIAL CLUB H. 31. that day should be celebrated and that event be annually commemorated. The thought of the opportunities which exist. for this club to exert and diffuse an Influence for good, not only In this city, but as well throughout the state and the entire Northwest, Is one which has always appealed particularly to me. Of all the organizations In this community which have for their objects the opera tion of Influence of this character, there is none I firmly believe capable of broader scope and effect, or the loss of whose In fluence In the event of its disruption or disbandment would be more keenly or widely felt, than the Commercial Club. "I remember well the profound Interest with which I read some years since the address of a newly elected president of the Commercial Club In one of the large cities of the Central West, delivered on his assuming office. In which he portrayed most eloquently the splendid results as affecting the general welfare of that com munity, achieved by the club. In Its early history, and brilliantly outlined its grand opportunities for the future. "Any one not before imbued with a firm belief as to the great possibilities obtain able by institutions of this character, with their energy and effort projected along legitimate and proper lines, could not fail to be deeply Impressed thereby in reading this speech. "Now, Mr. President, these arc the tra ditions, and these the opportunities of our Commercial Club. It has survived the trials and struggles of its early years, and the fact that In view of these disturbing experiences Its existence has been main tained is, as I have often thought, a splendid tribute to the Intrinsic merit of the organization. "The millstone of debt has been cut from Its neck. Its physical condition is vastly in advance of any hitherto exist ing. Its quarters are greatly enlarged and most exquisitely beautiful. "Truly, gentlemen, the sentiment In this toast 'The Day We Celebrate,' takes on added significance tonight, and we turn in grateful acknowledgement to our pres ident and those who have been associ ated with him, to whose faithful and la borious efforts we are Indebted for this wondrous and most gratifying change." "The Commercial Club, Its Future and Its Opportunities," was next proposed. This was followed by two baritone solos by N. C. Zan, Lohr's "Out of the Deep," and a selection from the "Burgomaster." President Cake then announced that ex Governor Geer sent his regrets at not being able to attend and address the as sembly. He then introduced Dr. George E. Chance, who read a witty poem upon the club, often mentioning the name of the president, Mr. Cake, whose health was at once proposed. Portland, Past and Future. H. W. Scott was next Introduced by President Cake. "Portland, Its Past and Future," was the subject of Mr Scotfs address. "I know not" whether any one present saw Portland at an earlier day than my self, for that was over 50 years ago. Port land was then a small wooden village along the river. "As to Portland's past and present, they are a sure guarantee of Portland's future. Its relative position among the neighboring cities depends upon its situa tion. Portland's communication with the sea is the main factor In its development, and upon the malntalnanco of that com munication depends Its prosperity. It has often been said that Portland is a slow town. Gentlemen, this Is not a slow town. We have not been favored by the railroads, as have other cities, for the roads have come to Portland for the trade already here. "Seattle has admitted its dependence upon the Great Northern Railway, and that its development in the future depends upon one man James J. Hill. Upon no one man depends the future of Portland, and we should bo proud of It. We have raised subsidies for railroads and hotels, and we have the finest hotel in the North west. "Portland Is not so progressive as it should be, and neither Is any other town. First of all, what Is needed Is the deepen ing of the Columbia River bar. We want the channel deepened and the Jetty ex tended, for upon them rests our line of communication with the sea. Our prob lems of river navigation are nothing like those confronting the great harbors of New York and Boston, to say nothing of Montreal. Do you realize that Montreal is 910 miles from the ocean?" The keynote of Mr. Scott's address was the absolute necessity of maintaining a channel of sufficient depth to permit the passage of steamers whose draught Is suitable for the Oriental trade. Tho Im portance of this commerce was clearly brought out byi the speaker, and he closed with a prophecy for Portlana's bright fu ture. General Beebe moved that tho club earn estly protest against tho removal of the barracks at Vancouver to Seattle, and declared that if they were moved' they should come to Portland. This was quick ly passed by a rising vote. George W. Hazen, one of the governors of the club, then proposed a toast to The Oregonian in honor of its editor who had addressed the assembly. N. H. Alexander followed with two solos, the assembly Joining .In the chorus of the encore, "Please Go 'Way and Let iie Sleep." State Senator C. W. Fulton was the concluding speaker of the evening. C. AV. Fulton's Address. "I have had so much time to prepare a long-winded speech during the past few days," ho began, while tho crowd laughed. Mr. Fulton's subject was "The Colum bla River and Its Improvements," and after referring to the staements of Mr, Scott concerning the necessity of keep ing open the line of "communication with the sea, he said: "The Columbia River is the great chan nel which nature has given us to the sea. A deep channel is a necessity. We want It not only at Portland and at Astoria but In every acre affected by it through out all the Inland Empire. The growth of the country depends upon it. It Is not CAKE. possible for Portland to grow without all tho rest of Oregon growing at the same time. "What we want in tho State of Oregon today Is a little more unanimity of pur pose. Tho. bill passed by the Legislature providing for the Lewis and Clark Expo sition shows that the great Fair is an Oregon and not solely a Portland propo sition. The people of Oregon are willing to spend money and nay taxes that it may be a success. "We want to bury this talk of jealousy between different cities of Oregon. It should not exist "Portland Is the metropolis of the North west and I am glad of it "Tho Columbia River is the natural highway, which we must improve to make a way for the commerce of the world to reach the Interior. "After a ship has entered the Columbia we want her to plow her way just as far as she can o to meet the produce of the interior. I believe that the people of Ore gon aro making no mistake in giving an appropriation for 'this good purpose. "In order to make the Lewia and Clark Fair a success we mU3t all take It up and push It along. Oregon stands united and will make it a success. It will ad vertise Oregon and the Northwest as it has never been advertised before. When we remember that the trip of Lewla and Clark saved Oregon from becoming part of the British domain, and as we stand under the Stars and Stripes today, wo should work to make the Exposition the greatest event in our history. "There Is ho part of Oregon that I would like to see go up while another part suf fers, and if Portland falls we all fall, but, thank God, she never will fall." Before the members of the Commercial Club left the smoky banquet hall, all Joined In "Auld Lang Syne," and the ninth annual dinner of the club became a pleasant memory. The menu served during the evening follows: Toke Point oysters. Haut sauterne. Sweet pickles. Celery. Salted almonds. Consomme St. Valentine. Sherry. Turban or sole, a la Chambord. Potatoes. Parislenne. Mongol, croquette Perlgord. ZInfandel. French peas. Punch a l'Onenial. Filet of beef au centurion. Asparagus vinaigrette. Champagne. Ice cream marionette. Cakes. Nuts. RalsJns. Cheese. Fruit. Coffee. Cigars. PERSONAL MENTION. J. A. Burleigh, a prominent citizen of Enterprise, Is at the Perkins. J. P. Howe, the Seattle theatrical man ager, is a guest of the Imperial. VJ. H. Beckley, a cattle-owner form Ed monton, Is registered at the Imperial. L. A. Long and wife are staying at the Imperial. Mr. Long ia the editor and owner of the Hillsboro Argus. Rev. J. D. O'Brien, of the Holy Rosary Church, left on Tuesday evening on an extended tour through California. J- W. Virtue, a well-known mining op erator, who has -In the past owned some famous properties in this state, Is at the Imperial. Gilbert L. King, a leading real estate man and pioneer of Ontario, and Hon. C. H. Brown, ex-County Judge of Mal heur, are at the Imperial, In connection with the Malheur county-seat contest be fore tho Legislature. Frank C. Barnes is confined to his house at present, but Is able to sit up part of the time, and hopes to get out in a few daya He suffered a rather severe attack of the grip a few days ago, but had about overcome it and was able to be out and attend to business for a few days, when he met with a relapse. W. H. See, who owns the store on the Indian reservation at Warm Springs, is registered at the Imperial with his wife. Mr. See will make Portland his homo in the future, but will still retain his Inter est in the business at Warm Springs. "There has been much illegal location of homesteads on what are known as the Agency Plains," said Mr. See last even ing. "Men who do not reside on their lo cations and who never Intend to have filed on land for speculative purposes. It Is probable that If some genuine settler does not happen to jump their location their claim will eventually be allowed. But It is a detriment to the country, and should bo Investigated. Idle land owned by nonresidents, who do not Intend to work It themselves, offers no attraction to real homeseekers. George C. Bronson, formerly a resident of Portland and latcrly of Chicago, is vis iting in Portland the guest of Dr. C. W. Cornelius and family. Mr. Bronson is president of the Chicago School of Opera and Is a man of prominence in musical and literary circles of that city. He is also writer of note and has added a EDWARD A. TEMPLE, President TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL STATEMENT ON TIE BANK ERS OF DES MOINES, IOWA FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1902. Published ASSETS. First Mortgage Loans on Real Estate '. $ 4,235,205.21 Bonds and Other Securities, Book Value 291.5S6.33 Deposited with Missouri Insurance Department 1,000.00 Guarantee Notes not yet duo 728,217.77 Cash In Bank and Treasury . 155,072.19 Total Ledger Assets .'. 5.4il.9S1.5o Interest Accrued, not due. $114,167.36,, past due two Items $400 114,567.36 Assessments payable in January, 1903, to cover losses reported and not proven 7S.000.00 Total Resources $ 5.604.54S.91 LIABILITIES. eath Claims Proven and Unpaid None. Death Claims Not Proven $ 78,000.00 Trust Fund Deposit and Advance Payments C.730.70 Accounts Due and Payablo January, 1903 2.700.00 Balance Resources to Protect Contractu $ 5.517.11S.21 Total $ 5,604,548 91 Securities deposited with Iowa State Auditor $4;499,2S4.3S Securities in Home Office 27.507.2L $ 4,526,791.59 GUARANTEE FUND $ 3,203,362.00 (Pledged by Members for Payment of Calls.) RESERVE OR SURPLUS FUND $ 2.124.G01.73 (Pledged for Payment of Losses In Excess of 1 per cent per annum.) INSURANCE IN FORCE $17S,534.000.00 Death Claims Paid during the year $ 1,019,100.11 Guarantee Deposits Returned during the year 19,994.50 Totnl Paid to Beneficiaries Since Organization $ 7.492.417.79 Death Rate per $1000 Insurance carried in 1902 $ G.22 Average Cost for each $1000 Insurance caried in 1902 9.25 Increase in Securities Deposited with State Auditor $ 743,514.01 Increase in Insurance In Force during the year $ 1S,76S,000.00 i . Increase In Guarantee Fund during the year $ 340,707.00 Increase fh Reserve or Surplus Fund during the year $ 335,129.77 Total Depository Banks Appointed 5,023 F. C. AUSTEN Manager for Oregon, Eastern Washington and Idaho 502-503 Oregonian Building. Phone South 381. number of poems to American literature, notably, "A Sane Immortal." During Mr. Bronson's residence In Portland he was In the employ of the O. R. & Co., but left to study music In Berlin. He remained on the Continent four years. NEW YORK, Jan.lT Charles T. Yerkes was a passenger on the Lucanla which ailed today. He was called to London on business. NEW YORK, Jan. 24. (Special.) L. Samuel, manager of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, with headquarters at Portland, called at the office of The Ore gonian today. Mr. Samttel Is In close touch with business relations of the East, and the conditions which bear directly on the prosperity of the Pacific Northwest, which fs tho seat of his operations. He has authorized the statement that the business outlook for 1903 should give every resident of Oregon. Washington and Ida Decorate your home with a bayonet set, like cut. A novelty. Much nicer and creates more talk than a picture. Two civil war bay onets, handsomely nickel plated, crossed, with cart ridge box in center, price 75 cents u. s Goods MARINE DOILIES Every part pure white linep, and for dining-table hot you will never regret buying NAVY WATCH CAPS soia yuum one day last January to boys and girls in Portland. "We have OAr another lot won't last long at this price UL Only 200 More Maynard Carbines Left Price $2.75 each with 20 cartridges thrown in free. Sold 900 in Portland last winter. For Other Goods to Suit Everybody See Our Display Window. We Positively Close Jan. 28. Only 4 Days Left. IW.S. KIRK- - H. S. NOLLE!. Secretary. LIFE ASSOCIATION January 1, 1003. ho causo for congratulations. Tho people of these states have opened a most prom ising field for heavy investments of East ern capital. Mr. Samuel will leave for Portland tonight He will stop off at Boise, Idaho, for a few days on his re turn trip. CROWDS ARE COMING WEST Low Rates Are Attracting Home seekers to the Coast. TOPEKA, Jan. 24. The Rock Island feels the effect of the low rates made for California travel In the largely In creased traffic. The Golden State Limit ed is proving a great attraction for the California tourists and the number of people going to California by this means has reached unprecedented proportions. Homeseekers also are crowding toward the Pacific Coast States. . Government From Navy and Army Department These Cavalry Boots. have cost the Government $5.28 a pair, discarded on account of change of style only. Are of the very best calfskin, oak tanned soles, hand sewed, and for general knock-around work, hunting, fishing, riding, there is nothing to equal them for three times the money. No more ever to be had after these are gone. Some customers have bought 2 and 3 pairs to keep in re serve. Price $2.75 Pair MILITARY MATTS-Made of the finest cloth, silk -I fif border, nothing nicer for Bric-a-Brac dishes "fflf I VL. Of which we 105 Sixth St. AT THE END of each season a greater number . of our customers profit by our y SEM ANNUAL PUSH SALE It helps US to keep our tailors busy dur ing the dull season and to close out ends of bolts. St helps you to Suit and Extra Pants for the price of suit. See our window for goods and prices. Suit and Extra Pants of same or striped material for Proportionate reductions right through stock. Full dress and tuxedo suits at cost of material and making. Satisfaction guaranteed In all cases Garments to order In a day If required Samples mailed; garments expressed 108 THIRD STREET EVERYTHING REDUCED and ALL BIG BARGAINS at ITHEL i Great Removal i CLEARING SALE Q Hundreds of satisfied purchasers daily attest to this great bar S gain event Last Saturday our store wasn't half large enough j to hold the crowds. Come early. You'll be sure to acknowl- edge that this is a great money-saving opportunity. Men's Wear Reductions a-r oc buys suits and ov- JD fiD ERCOATS, WORTH UP (TO OC BUYS SUITS AND OV .B0..1D ERCOATS. "WORTH UP flA OC BUYS SUITS AND OV- HI.ClJ ERCOATS "WORTH UP C1 OC BUYS SPLENDID J I .0.1 TROUSERS, WORTH UP O TC BUYS WORSTED JSL IK) TROUSERS, WORTH UP 45c 37c 10c BUYS WHITE AND FANCY SHIRTS, WELL WORTH 75c. BUYS UNDERWEAR, BIG VALUES AT 50c . BUYS SEAMLES3 WOOL HOSE AT A BARGAIN AT 20c. WHAT WE ADVERTISE, WE DO Men's Hat Reductions S2.3S For $3.00 lints S1.85 For $2.50 Hats S1.35 For ?2.Q0 Hats 9Qc For $1.50 Hats Everything Reduced fill Tfnif TT'i-li'T"- -r i Mill EC Restaurant Didn't Pay. of $1024 claims due to Portland business G. T. Kennedy, a restaurant-keeper, f house and a note for $250. The assets filed a petition in bankruptcy in the ' amount to $300, and Include stock valued United States District Court yesterday. at $1C0 and $200 worth of household fur His liabilities amount to $1274, consisting nlture. $25 Boy's Wear SI rC BUYS KNEE PANTS hi SUITS, WORTH UP TO fl") OC BUYS KNEE PANTS )Z.JJ CST3, "w'ORTH UP TO (to oc buys xlong pants It suits, worth up to vJ'JJ $7.00. CC OC BUYS LONG PANTS bD n.I SUITS, WORTH" UP TO yv.uj $10.00. (T1 Jir BUYS REEFER OVEfR- I .43 535o-TS'-WORTH up TO 0 n BUYS WHITE and fancy JvC SHIRTS. WORTH UP TO 10c- , BUYS BOYS' GOLF CAPS AliSO SOLDIER CAPS, WORTH 25c. 19C" , BUYS PULL-DOWN CAPS, A Lib U 1ANCY CAPS, WORTH 35c. Boys' Knee Pants Reduct's 19c For 35c Pants 29c For 45c Pants 39c For OOc Pants 69c For .S1.00 Pants Nothing Reserved ION STORE'S