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36 THE SUNDAY OKEGONIAN. PORTLAND, DECEMBER 24, 1905. David Warfield Is Accorded High Honor Hailed s I,cadiiijr Character Actor at American Dramatists' Club Dinner Death Takes Famous Actress. NEW YORK. Dec. IS. (Special Corre spondence.) A notable dinner -was tliat given by the American Drama tists' Club to David AVarfleld at Delmonl co's. There were 100 members o the club and a fow guests present. The feeling shown concerning Warfield must have been very gratifying to those who have watched him In his upward career, and many speakers upon this occasion re ferred to him as the leading character ac tor In America. At the head of the table was Bronson Howard, president of the or ganization. Mr. Warfield sat at his right and Robert Lorraine at his loft. Others at the guests' table were Georgo Ade. J K. Jlackott. Paul M. Potter, DcWolf Hopper. Nat C. Goodwin, David Eclasco, F. Jlopkinson Smith and Edward Milton Roylc. After dinner Mr. Howard offered the annual toast, "The American Drama," to whieh Mr. Warfield responded. Again there was much sparkle not alone in the champagne. J. 1. C. Clarke, vice-president of the club, offered a list of recent plays which he considered successful and complimented the authors, many of whom wore presont. The plays named were 'Happyland," "The Prince Chap," "Tho Girl of tho Golden West," "The Heir to the Hoorah," "Leah Kleschna." "The S(iuaw Man," "Stronghcart," "The Lion aid the Mouse" and "The Music Master," which Warfield is still playing. Its au thor, Charles Klein, was requested to make a speech, but he sent word to Mr. Howard that he did not want to. He was then asked to stand up and show liimsclfi which he did. Among the numerous speeches thero was one too many, and this brought about a sharp encounter be tween David Belasco and W. A. Brady, whom Sidney Rosenfeld in a short speech ti scribed as "a cross between the Lord's Prayer and a coon song." ONE of the most notable o'cnts that has occurred In New York in many months, perhaps In many years, was the i-flebratlon of Mark Twain's 70th birth day at Delmonico's, on Tuesday. Decem ber 0. Out of 370 guests assombled for tlr- dfnner, there were only about half a dozen who were not writers or Illustra tors. Colonel Georgo Harvey, editor of the North American Review, was the host of the evening and tho chairman. Not only men but women wero present and these were not confined to residents of New York but some came, from the Pacific Coast and some from Europe. Notwith standing tho humor of the guest of honor there was no denying that he was visibly affected, as were many of the guests present, and while tho toasts were full of siwirkle and of everything that could be expected from such an assemblage, the Importance of the occasion was sensed above It all. The opening toast was pro posed by William Dean Howells. and when Mr. Clemens arose to respond tho ovation he received was fairly beyond description. While Mr. Clemens threw the company into immoderate laughter and held them so nearly all the time, there were many tendencies to the sadder side shown by him as also by his friends. In describing tho event one might say It was a love feast rather than anything lsc. The guest of honor led the way to dinner escorting Mrs. Mary E. Wilkens Freeman. Those who followed were the Princess Troubetskoy (neo Amelie Rives) on the arm of Colonel Harvey. Andrew Carnegie and Agnes Repplier followed, and after them came John Burroughs and Mrs. Louise Cltandler Moulton. who con tributed the first article to Henry Mills Alder, after he took the editorial chair of Harper's Monthly over 4fl years ago. Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke and Mrs. Frances ' Hodgson Burnett were followed by Bliss Carmen and Mrs. Ruth McEncry Stuart. To offer a list of those present one feels as though it is only to present the names of the most prominent literary figures o'f the day. Among the regrets there were none more important than that received from President Roosevelt, and. after the read ing of his letter by Miss Cutting, the ap plause was prolonged and enthusiastic. A cablegram was read by Colonel Har vey, signed by the literary lights of London. These included: Sir William Anson, T. Anstey Guthrie, (F. Anstey). Alfred Austin, Poet Lau reate: the Right Hon. Arthur Balfour. J. M. Barrie, Augustine Blrrell. K. T.; the Right Hon. James Bryce. Sir Francis Burnund. editor of Punch; Gilbert Ches terton, Churton Collins, W. L. Courtcney, Austin Dobson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, W. 9. Gilbert, Edmund Gosse, Francis Carruthers Gould. Thomas Hardy, An thony Hope. W. W. Jacobs. Rudyard Kip ling, Ian Maclaren (the Rev. John Wat son), IV. H. Mallock. George Meredith, Henry Norman, M. P.; Sir Gilbert Parker, Sir John Tenniel. the Illustrator; Sir George Otto Trcvelyan. historian; Mrs. Humphry Ward. William Watson. Theo dore Watts Dunton, Israel -Zangwill, and Tauchnitz. There wore also letters of regret from Dr. S. Weir Mitchell. Jool Chandler Har ries. Amelia E. Barr and Virginia Frazcr Boyle. During the dinner one by one tho guests went Into the next room, where they were photographed for an album to be pre sented to Mr. Clemens as a souvenir of the occasion. One can Itardly pass from the story without mention of the souvenirs and the menu, the former of which were plaster busts of Mark Twain and tho latter ornamented with pen-and-ink sketches by Ion Barritt. Those repre sented Mark Twain In tho different stages of his career as primer, as goldmlner in the far West, as editor in the same region, as Mississippi jdiot and then as lecturer preaching the doctrine to empty benches, "Be good and you will he lone some." An orchestra of 40 was directed by Nathan Franko. MOST interesting Is the review re ceived front London of Bernard Shaw's latest play, "MRjor Barbara." produced for the first time November 2. The production has a double intcrost. since the title role was enacted bv Mis Annie Russell, whoso husband, Oswald Yorkc, was also in the cast. We cannot always decide from a London criticism what the ilay would really amount to In America. However, London says that it is nndramatic, loo long-drawn-out. and that It ceasos to be amusing after the second act. It is also puggested that Shaw has goao tho way of the rest of them, and being tlie fatdrion he has given way to the besetting sn of being fash lonable. In a word. Shaw Is a.thlnkor and a writer in the purely intellectual class, possessing little of the dramatic tendencies and spirit. When "Major Barbara" arrives in New Yorkher doings will be aired more fully. ONE might have thought a soldier lay beneath the Stars and Stripes in the Church of All Souls on Monday morn ing, when the remains of Mrs. Eldridge. familiarly known all over America as "Aunt Louisa," were placed In front of the altar. In the dead hand was clasped a medallion miniature of the picture known widely "The Creation of the Star- Spangled Banner." This and the flag draped over her coffin were significant to those who knew that dear woman, as she loved the Stars and Stripes probably be yond anything else Inanimate. "Aunt Louisa" Eldridge was a famous actress, having made her debut with Joseph Jef ferson at the age of 15. in ber native city, Philadelphia, in the play of "Robert Ma caire." She was the daughter .of a prom inent politician. William Harwood. but as her father was bitterly opposed to the theater, he refused to permit her to use the family name. She then decided, to take the name of Jefferson, but as there was already one young man In the com pany who held priority of right, she chose Mortimer instead. She became a great favorite at P. T. Barnum's Mu seum, and during this engagement ihe met the elder Booth. With him she scored her first serious success. After a few years she married D. W. Eldridge. a wealthy shipping merchant of Philadel phia, and retired from the stage, but after five years her husband met with re verses and she moved oaclc to New York In ICS. again playing in Barnum's Mu seum. Mrs. Eldridge may be classed with Mrs. Gilbert in the people's attitude toward her. She was a very intimate friend of Mrs. Gilbert, and a strange co Incidence, if not a premonition, was voiced by her at the Woman's Profes sional League Fair just a year ago. She .stood in front of the large portrait of Mrs. Gilbert and said, "I took great care to have this picture made, for I wanted to see that she was represented here by a good likeness. I may not be here an other year to have It done." The con census of opinion is that she was one of the noblest women that ever graced the profession, and her life was a grand ex ample to the women of that profession. Porhaps the greatest tribute that could be paid her was voiced by one of the well known actresses, who pharaphrasod a popular quotation as follows: A life like thl can but remind u Vccan make eur live wMlmr, And departing leave leblnd tir Footprints en the rands op Time. She was an ardent worker for the Pro fessional Woman's League, of which she was vice-president for ten years. It was here that I heard her any number of times give the recitation. "The Making of the Star-9panglcd Banner," and be it said that no one has ever heard that oeni recited with such heart throbs in every word as sh gave it. It was a living, real issue with her. The Rev. Thomas R. Sllcer conducted the funeral services, and it took over an hour for the ireMsslon to pass the casket, of those who wore present. It whs estimated that there were nearly 10M people there. The family consists of Press Eldridge. her son. Mrs, Lllltan Eld ridge Ryan, her daughter, and two grand sons, children of Mrs. Ryan. .Ml dra matic fiocieties were represented by floral tributes and there were many flowers Troin individuals in and out of the pro fcaslon. EM1LIE FRANCES BAUER, peared to have affected his mind. The young man's mother opposed the wife's stilt. Before the case was decided, Breek enridgc showed signs of recovery, and the action was withdrawn. Mrs, Breck enrldge has broken down under the strain and Is in a very serious condition. George Ade Is in California, and the gossips have It that he has come "West to be married. It is stated that he will wed Miss Dorothy TennanT. the leading lady in Ade comedy. "The College Wid ow." Miss Tennant. who is still In San Francisco with the company, has refused cither to deny or affirm the report. She wears Adc's fraternity pin. but It that were always a sure sign of marriage most of the women would be bigamists. Miss Tennant Is a San Francisco girl. "The College Widow" Is her first big un dertaking, and therefore, her first sue- ; cess. Also. It Is Mr. Ade's biggest suc cess. It is said that the friendship be tween the two began at the rehearsals, and quickly ripened Into love. Ade is a member of the excursion party which came to California on the new through train between Chicago and Los Angeles. He Is expected In this city In a few days. The gossips have been marrying Ade ever since he gained renown through his fables In slang. When, In former years, William R. Hearst, returned to San Francisco for the "Winter, he slipped quietly Into the state and only his Intimate friends or those who chanced to meet him on the street knew that he had arrived. Now it Is different. Hearst has come, and his arrival has attracted more attention than that of any other man who has come here In recent years with the exception of President Roosevelt. Even those papers which have been his most bitter opponent., chronicled his ar rival and printed long interviews, while tho friendly papers of tho Interior refer to Hearst as "California's first citizen." unmindful of the fact that his official residence Is no longer San Francisco, but New York. It has remained for the city of Los Angeles, however, most signally to honor the man who has wrecked the Tammany machine. The city in the South has Invited Hearst to be the guest of the city, and has arranged a great banquet of the leading citizens. Hearst will be received in gala style at the depot at Los Anegeles. and will be escorted with playing bands to his hotel, where he will be received by the city offi cials and political leaders, irrespective of party. Hearst Is at presont In San Fran cisco. He spent the first day of his ar rival In purchasing gifts for his friends and employes. He will spend most of the time he remains In the state in Santa Barbara. A sister of Jack London. Mrs. Ida Mil ler, lias been granted a divorce. When a child of 17 she became the wife of F. H. Miller, who was then 43. Tnat was In JSRK. Three years ago Miller deserted lite wife, and on these grounds the divorce was granted. The Millers have made their home In Oakland. P. A. S. Christmas Happenings at the National Capital Mrs. J.ooscvclt Gives Aid to Gentlemen's Sale Knngcmciit of Alice Hooscvclt Choice Morsel of Gossip. WASHINGTON. Dec. 18. - (Special Correspondence of The Sunday Oregonlan.) Christmas is coming. Its spirit is already in the air. and might almost be said to have made the whole world akin. .x cosmopolitan Is. the group of gift-hunters one moots In the various marts. Pagans and Christians touoh ol bows In their efforts to buy pretty holi day presents for their little onos, and the lady of fashion meets those In tho humbler walks of life, all bent on the Kline miss-ion. Vicing with Christmas in popular inter est arc the church and charity sales, which seem to be on the Increase as the days for buying decrease, and this week every woman with claims to a social posi tion has divided her morning hours be tween shopping expeditions and assisting at sales for church or charity. As usual, it is tho gentlewoman's sale that has attracted the most sympathetic aid from the President's wife. To this she has sent Jlowers from the White House greenhouses, in addition to patron- izmg its supplies or line neeaiovvorK ana daintily-put-up fruits. A lunch served in connection with this sale by prominent maids and matrons has proved an attraction to tholr friends, and added materially to tho coffors of needy gentlewomen. The choice morsel diswussed over the teacups it the announcement from tho "White House of tho engagement of Miss Alice Roosevelt to Representative Long, worth, of Ohio. Of course, no one admits surprise, but just the same there are many who arc "dee-lighted" to know that the petted daughter of this administra tion Is to marry a native of her own land and not follow the example of her prede cessor. Miss Nellie Grant, wiiosc mar riage to a foreigner during her fathor's fjpeond term of office as President was to. lilm the saddost event of his official regime. According to the present expectation, wedding bells will ring In the Nation's flrt home before the season Is over, and Miss Roosevelt will step Into a new llfo as the 11th bride to be married in the "Whlto House. Mrs. Cleveland, the only one to marry a President, was tho last of the White House brides. Since her wedding, which was solemnized in the Blue Parlor, ivhero all state ceremonies take place, the bouse has been remodoled and so com pletely changed that it is scarcely recog nized as the samo building held sacred as the scene of many important and happy events. Indeed, the very walls that echoed with congratulations to the former brides have in most cases been replaced by new ones: the floors over which the bridal parties marched to the altar have been relaid; and the stairs down which they camo have been cast into outer darkness, there to re main until the Daughters of the American Revolution have sufficient money on hand to complete their new home. Continental Hall, where tho old White House stairway will have an honored place. In memory of the days that are no more. With everything so new. then. Miss Roosevelt will practically be the first bride of a new series. May the gods at tend and bring her much happiness is the wish of the American people. Hon. Nicholas Longworth. the groom-to-be. was born In Ohio about 12 years before Miss Alice first saw the light of day in New York, and, like her, made his advent with a "silver spoon in his mouth." His being a child of fortune did not deter him from making a name for himself in law and in politics while still a young man, so that he offers himself as a son-in-law t.j the President well equipped for the dignity of the position. He is club man in the refined sense of the word, and a golfer of some reputation. In fact, it was because of his prowess on the links that ho was once challenged to roll a goir ball from Cincinnati. O.. to Covington. Ky. Tho wager was and Mr. Longworth won It, though he paid several limes that amount in damages caused by his get-lhere-at-whatcvor-qftst determination. Among the lionized guest of the week are General and Mrs. Fred Grant, who have been virfllng Majttr and Mrs. Burr, at the Washington Barracks. Their hosts from time to time Included those who. despite tho gray of the General's hair and familiar cut of his board, which remind them of his distinguished father, remem ber him as a boy at the Whit Hour", lit tle older than his own son. who Ls now serving as ale to PrMent Roosevelt. On Wednesday owning General and Mrs. Grant were dinner guests at tho Whlto House, and were there again on Friday to attend Mrs. Roosevelt's mwsicale. when tho following programme -was given by Mile. Hardln-HIckey. soprano, and Thad deus Rich, violinist: "Pleurez mos Youx" Massenet "Fantasle" (Faust) Weinlawski "Trahison" and "Mn Coeur Cbante".. Chaminadc "Good -By" Tostl "Berceuse" Schillio "Serenade"' Drdla "Thy Beaming Eyos" McDowell "Madrigal" Victor Harris "Carde l'Armle" Grieg Mrs. Roosevelt's love for music was fur ther gratified within the week by her at tending the Kubollk concert on Tuesday, and that of the Boston Symphony Orches tra on Thursday. Each time she was ac companied by the President, who was so dolighted with the Kulwllk music that the young artist was invited to the White House, and aftorward presented with an autograph copy of Mr. Roosevelt's latest book. A song recital on Robert Burns marked the celebration of the birthday of the Scotch bard In Washington this year. The artist of the occasion was Mrs. Grace Dyer-Knight, a young American whose success as a drawing-room soloist under the patronage of the Countess of War wick, was a feature, of the last London reason. In future the liome of Mrs. Dyer Knight will be In "Washington. Another notable addition to the musical lift of the capital, is Gyula Gorzo, whose particular skill lies in his ability to play on the dulcimer tho oldest known musi cal instrument. Mr. Gorzo has a large rcportolro from the woird music of the Hungarian composors, and being a man of poetic as well as musical tompcramont his playing is a revelation to the lovers of music, The most interesting intercollegiate event of the week here, was the fourth of the annual debates arranged between the students of George. Washington Uni versity and those of the University of Visit of the Maji Virginia. Th subject of the debate was. "That tho United States Government Should Exercise Control Over the Forma tion and Operation of AH Corporations Engaged In Interstate Commerce." The West was represented in tho war of words, by Edward P. Gates, of the Sunflower state, who was on the affirma tive side with the G. W. lxys. The judges of the debate won William Draper Ixwis, Ph.D.. LUB.. dean of the University of Pennsylvania I.aw School; Maurice Francis Egan. A.M.. LLD.. jwet and professor at the Catholic University. HonoraMc John Wesley Gaines, the pre siding uflleer. announced the decision In favor of the local debators, on a very close margin. As cvorylKMly knows, the University of A'irglna was founded by Thomas Jeffer son during his ex-President days. Bu'. that the Institution from the hour of Its opening to the present, has lived up to its 'honor system" for examinations Is not o generally known. Another unlquo feature in the government of affairs of this college Is the fact It has never be stowed honorary degrees upon anyone however mighty In power that one might be. "When, therefore, about half of the United States Senators, who are gradu ates of any college, declare In their bio graphical sketches In the Congressional Directory, they arc graduates of the Uni versity of Virginia. It Is equivalent to announcing that they earned their de gree by faithful study and honest effort. Two years ago an act of Congress per mitted the Columbian University of Washington to blossom forth as the George Washington University, and to enlarge Its sope so as to more perfectly fulfill the object of General Washington when he willed and devised "certain lands and grants for the founding of a National University" In his name city by the Potomac. If Senator William P. Frye, of Maine, and President pro tempore of tho United States Senate, has his way. this object will still further be magnified by a Uni versity of the United States, for post graduate work, to be erected by Congress on the grounds of the Naval Observatory-Senator Frye's bill provides for a board of regents to consist of the President of the United States, the Chlof Justice of the Supreme Court, the president of the university and Messrs. George F. Ed monds, Andrew D. White. John Dalzell. Simon Newcomb. J. B. Henderson. HI1 leary Herbert. Merrill E. Gates. Frank Nichols. John W. Hoyt. Robert R. Fulton, Richard Henry Jesse. Edwin J. James. W. O. Thompson. "William F. Vilas. James B. Baker. Marshall Field and David Starr Jordan. GRACE PORTER HOPKINS. Three Klnc came riding from far away. Melchnlr and tiarpar and Baltaaar; Three AVIe Men out of the Et were they. And they traveled by night aad they ulept by day. Far their guide nas a beautiful, wonderful Mar. The Mar was beautiful, large and clear That all the other Mars r the nkjr Jteeame a white mist la the atmosphere. And by this they knew that the coming ' was near Of the Prince feretoM In the prophecy. Three eaket they hotf oh'JheJr saddle bow. Throe caskets of cold' with golden keys; Their robes worn oftcrinaon illk, with rows Of bells aad - pomegranates and furbetow. Their turban Hke'btoomlng alrnVnd tree. And so the ThreeV-Klnca rode !nto..ttie, West. Through the duVfi rifnight." over"nlU and dell. , Ami riHttetimc th"r nodded with beard, en breast. And mmet lines talked, as they paused te ret. With the people they met at some wayside well. "Or the ChIM that l born." sahl Baltasar. "Good people. I prr j-ou. te m the. new; For Ih the' Kast have reen IIU Mar. And have ridden fast, anil have ridden' far. To And and worshlp'the King of the Jews." And the people ansvrercd. "You ask In rain: 1 know of no klnc list Herod the (treat!" They thtrucht the Wise Men were men In sane. A they spurred their horses across the plain. J.Ike riders In haste, and who cannot malt. And when they came to Jerusalem. Herod the Great, who had heard this thine. Seat for the Wise Men and questioned them And said, "Co down unto Bethlehem. And bring me tidings of this new King." So they rode away: and the star steed still. The only one In the dim, gray morn; Tea. It stopped. It stood Mill of Its on free !!l. Right ever Bethlehem on the hill. The City of David wnere Christ was born. TROUBLE BRINGS RECONCILIATION ADELAIDE MURPHY WAS DISOWNED BY HER FATHER WHEN SHE MARRIED JOHN BRECKENRIDGE SAN FRANCISCO. Dec a.-(Siccla! Correspondence.) The serious illness of Mrs. John C Brockenridge in Paris luis brought about a reconciliation between the young woman and her father. Sam uel G. Murphy, the millionaire liankcr. of Sin Francisco. "When his daughtor two years ago. against his expressed wish, became the bride of young Breekenridgc, Murphy said: "I had a daughter once; she is dead now." Nothing had been able to soften the heart of the stern parent until the cable this week brought news that his daugh ter lay sick unto death In the French capital. Then it was that the banker with tears moistening his eyes said: j "We had a misunderstanding once, but i that is over now. I shall go to her." Adelaide Murphy was one of the pret tiest yonng women in San Francisco so ciety when young John Breekenridgc. clubman and millionaire, won her heart. Breckenrldge was generally considered a most desirable young man by mothers with eligible daughters, and great was the surprise therefore when it became known that Banker Murphy had refused to con sent to the match. Then ths usual thing happened. The young couple slipped away and were married, informing Miss Mur phy's father after the knot had been tied. Though his whole life was centered In the welfare of his daughter, the enraged parent disowned her. He seemed to have gazed Into the future whon he opposed the match. The young couple went to Paris to live Breckenrldge. related as he Is to the Lloyd Tevis and Sharon families, gained instant social recognition In the French capital. However, ill luck seemed to dog the footsteps of the couple. One nigh: Breekenridgc fell from the second-story window of the hotel at which they were staying. By some strange freak of fate he was not killed. A few months later an action was begun in the courts of Paris by Mrs. Breckenrldge for letters of guar dianship over her husband. It seems he was suffering from some III which ap- And the Three Kings rode through the s and the guard. Through the silent street, till their horses turned And neighed as they entered the great inn yard; But the windows were closed, and the rfoers uere barred. And only a light In the stable burned. And cradled there In the scented hay. In the air made sweet by the breath of klnc. The little Child In the manger lay. The Child that would be King one day Of a kingdom not human, but dlrlne. Ills mother. Mary of Xazareth. Sat watching beside his place of rest Watching the even flow of his breath. For the Joy of life and the terror of death. Were mingled together In her breast. They laid their offerings at Ills feet: The geld was a tribute to the King: The frankincense, with Ha odor sweet, Waa for tho Priest, the Paraclete: The myrrh for tho body's burying. And the mother wondered and bowed her head. And tat.aa still as a statue of Mono; Her heart was troubled, yet comforted. Remembering what the angel had said Of an endless reign and -of David's throne. Then the Kings rode out of the city gate. With a clatter of boofs In proud array: But they went not back to Herod the Great. For they knew his malice and feared his hate. And returned to their homes by another way. ATTORNEY MAKES DENIAL S. II. Grubcr Says Judge Prevented Him From Talking to Witness. S. H. Grubcr. a Portland attorney writes a letter to The Oregonlan denying a recent article headed 'Threat of a Law vert Tries to Intimidate Probation Offl cer." Mr. G ruber states that he had sub penaed a young girl as a witness In a case In which her ratcer was defendant. When the girl arrived In the Municipal Clerk's office, he desired to speak with the girl, hut announced that he was will ing to allow the Probation Officer. VT. O. Nlsely, to be present to hear the conver sation. Mr. Grubcr says that when this request was refused, his rights as an at torney were infringed upon, and he In formed the probation officer -that he would report hl:n. He says: "I contend that Judge Cameron had no right to prevent my talking with the wlt ntss beyond Ms hcmrteff. and where the j.: rugs: j A A SEES carpets wlym WPm1 t-CHINeX ;i H II fj 185-187-189-19 l-FIRST ST- PORTLAND. ' ft .0 A. GOOD PLACE TO TRADE We Make Good Our Promises WE PROMISE TO PAY THIRTY DOLLARS FOR A MONARCH RANGE We knoTc that this Eange is worth more than $30.00, no matter how long it has been in use. The Monarch Range is the "Stay Satisfactory Range." If other ranges would stand the test, of time other dealers could afford to do as we do. The whole trouble is that other ranges won't stand the racket under all conditions like the Monarch Malleable Range. Some of them might be worth S30.00 after use, and others would not be worth S10.00 because they might get broken in some part. Monarch Malleable Ranges cannot get broken that is the secret. Some people may say: "Edwards just does that for advertising purposes." It is good advertising to be able to do this, but if the ranges would not be worth the price we would soon be "up against it." We Challenge Any Other Dealer to Make Such an Offer Portland, Or., Dec. 20, 1905. Received" of.-H. E. Edwards 30.00 for one Monarch range, No. 424, returned this day. This range gave per fect satisfaction during the time of its. use and was only returned because I decided to break up housekeeping. V- IS A This range we sold again the next day for $40:00 spot cash. We sell new Monarch Malleable Ranges as low a3 $49.00 H. E. EDWARDS, Agent 185-191 First Street police officers would not hear what was being said, and which could not be done In the small office of the Municipal Clerk. It may be that In Rua.U or ?pnie such monarchical country the action of the I'robatlun Officer and Municipal Judge might be upheld; but we arc not living in Russia or under any one-man rule, and have laws which provide aa to tho rights of lawyers, courts and witnesses, and within reasonable restrictions the rights of attorneys as officers of the courts and state arc Just as great as that of the Judge of any court, and certainly the Probation Officer had no right to prevent me. as the attorney for the defendant. from talking with one whom I. as such attorney, had had subpenaed as such wit ness for the defendant before the trial, and before the court had convened, and especially not when I had told such Pro bation Officer that he could be present and hear what was said. "As to Judge Cameron, he Is an excep tionally fair and good Municipal Judge. but in this case what he did. as referred to. was out of the courtroom, and in ad vising the Probation Officer, as he did, he very much exceeded his prerogative as a Judge." Divorce Suit Sttfps Abruptly. The divorce suit of August L. Schwabel against Cora Schwabul came to a sudden termination in Judge George's qourt yesterday. Schwabel accused his wife of cruel treatment and infidelity and failed to prove either charge. : On the contrary, Mrs. Schwabel, w,ith .the assistance of George W. Joseph, attorney, estab lished a clear case against her hus band. He admitted intimate associa tions with a woman' named Flossie. Mrs. Schwabel demanded a share of her husband's property. "When the trial was called yesterday afternoon the attorneys engaged asked for a continuance. They said Schwabel had agreed to fix up property rights with his wife. Tho litigants may make up entirely. If not the hearing of the 41 vorce case will be heard later on. Good Words for Supt. "Watson. VANCOUVER. "Wash., Dec. 22. (To the Editor!) The Oregonlan's editorial Is to the point In regard to Mr. Watson, of the Mute School. I am sure you voice the sentiment of every honest man In the State of Washington when you raise your voice and use your pen In favor of Mr. "Watson. It ls simply a crime to remoye him under present circumstances, and it will be a sorry dav- for the poor children who love him and Mfs. Watson dearly. I visit the schools occasionally, and am proud of them. I hope this crime will not be perpetrated. Governor Mead would have a hard time to convince any man In this town (except a few of his spoils men) that he Is acting for the gooe" of the state. Everj man. with whom I have spoken considers it an outrage. I have taken The Daily Oregbnian for the last 15 years, and hav yet to see the first editorial that was not on the smiare, and I hope the Governor will profit by your good advice. Long live The Oregonlan I THOMAS O'CONNOR. Wins the 3Iellins Prize. Officials of tho Merchants National Bank, of this city, are endeavoring to locate Frank Darnell, to whom they wish to deliver 5100. In a guessing contest at the Icwi& and Clark Exposition. In which the Mellins Food Company offered the prize, Darnell won the money. He gave his address .as' "General Delivery. Port land." but all efforts of the company to hocato him have thus far failed. Brings Action for New Check. A. J. White, an employe of the O. R. & N. Co., lost a pay check for 555 drawn on thj First National Bank in August last. He advertised the fact, but failed to recover the check. Yesterday he brought suit in the State Circuit Court against the O. R. & N. Co. asking that the check be re-established by the Is suance of another one. RESOLUTION FOR 1006 m JESOLVED, that I will never neglect my teeth in the fu ture as I have in the past; that whenever I need any dental rork I will promptly call on Dr. B. E. Wright, the Dentist, who per forms every dental operation with skill and gentleness. DR. B. E. WRIGHT. TEN YEARS' ACTIVE PRACTICE IN PORTLAND START THE NEW YEAR WITH A SOUND AND PRE SENTABLE SET OF TEETH DR. B. E. WRIGHT 342 1-2 WASHINGTON ST., COR. SEVENTH OFFICE HOURS: 8 A. M. TO S F. M. 7:30 TO 8:30 P. M. SUNDAYS', 9 TO 1. PHONE MAIN 2119. THE PAINLESS DENTIST