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14 THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN. PORTLAND. APRIL 21, 1907. PORTLAND LEftVES - nmTTi r m i iinnn utnl ILL in Lunun :Bui!ding Permits of Rose City Greatly Exceed Showing ', of Sound City. $1,500,000 FOR THIS MONTH -General Review of Operations for . the Past Week Work Progresses :' . Rapidly on Many Iarge Build ings Fine Homes Going Up. .... Without Indulging in the boasting that characterizes some of the cities : 'of the Northwest Portland needs only ' to point to us toiai mlts in order to prove its claim to phenomenal growth. So far this month the total exceeds - of- March, which was heralded hysteri cally as a wonderful achievement. The building Inspector expects this month will see a total closely approach ing $1,500,000 in building permits. The total at the close of business yester dav was Jl. 340.000. . I There are several class A building i Bites about reudy for taking out per mits, the . ground having been pur chased and in some Instances cleared of the old buildings and ready for ex-.- -eavatlng. ' Work will begin on the foundations for the Rothchlld building at the cor ner of Fourth and Washington this week, as tho excavation has een fin ished. Board of Trade Site. . The new Board of Trade building at rourtn ana vuk wm ucrjh - form- In a few days, the steam shovel having about completed the excava tion on two-thirds of the site. The foundations for the new quar ter block at West Park and Alder nave acre being- put In for the pier work. . .. .:The Wiley estate quarter block at the northwest corner of Fourth and Aiaer is saia to nave oeu buicu l 1 ... w., -- .......) I ... n n Nan, M ivilg tin i ij J J II'".".' v . ...... York capitalists. It is probable a steel - skyscraper will rise on the site. The '"'leases of the present tenants expire .' this Summer, so that the property will f; - be available for building. A new building is to go on the north, 'west corner of Second and Alder t--linger is th-e reputed owner of the i lease. Over 9-tou, juw was represeni.eu in ine recoraea real aiu.ie uhiuicih iui the week, yesterday alone showing " . The Lafayette Realty Company reports -!' among its sales of the past week an 8 " acre tract on Dawson and McKenna ave- nues to captain Aioert vrowe tor u,dw; v. also a lot on East Seventh , and Davis for 14600, one on Sellwood, near Williams avenue, 11200, and a residence on Willam ette Heights, $15,000, and. other small deals in Upper and Lower Alblna. Tiro Large Sales Made. M i V. 1 "nnlv-onrt W ,R Stroeter sold W ' H. Nunn two lots, each 30x90, on the north ' bide of -Washington, . between Eighteenth 1 VnJ'.t.'n.ll. 1 . ItC MA . tn .otner lor . ii,ww. ; mere a two-V-tory residence on one lot. and a cottage on the other. Alexander Kerr and W. E. I'rudhomme were the owners. Among the residences recently complet ed or under-construction are the McPher son home at Thurman and Thirty-second "streets; the A. A. Dekum, on Portland - .Heights, near Myrtle; the Htrsctv at Twenty-third . and Washington; . the Holmes, at Qulmby between Twenty fourth and Twenty-fifth; the Schwab, on Northrup, between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth, and the Rosenfeldt at Park - avenue and Ford. The Richard Williams new apartment . house at Fourth and Clay streets is near Zjf rtg completion'.-. It .Is a four-story, with fii "romer . bow; windows, and presents a 1$ Handsome, exterior.' ,5 New apartment-houses are also building -t-Twentteth and Flanders and at North- - - The demand for., offices in the new 1 It" ' s ..--v.- v - f "isa.1 1 ' I IW,) 7 - L! - J,',, I S- s -v- j,, .r-. rftllr bs'Tfc Bl CH AN AN BULVIXO, . WASH1NOTOS 8TRKET, KEAK FIFTH, KRKCTED BY CAPTAIN' U. E. BUCHANAN. X AlMJJxllJH atia m m structures is keeping ahead of the build- . ers. Directly one of the new office build- 1 ings' ls ready for -occupancy the rooms are promptly filled up and in most in- : stances every available room is rented j long before the building is completed. The singular feature of the situation is that difficulty Is experienced by renters in securing quarters in the older buildings as well. This fact amply proves the marvelous business growth of Portland. Work on Office Buildings. The new office- buildings nearing com pletion or In course of construction are the Wells-Fargo, 12-story, at Sixth and : Oak; the Couch, eight-story, at Fourth. near Washington; the Commercial (?lub, j eigui-biur, ai rum ttliu utm, lue j i u of Trade. U-story, at Fourth and 'Oak: the Corbett, ten-story, at Morrison and Flftn; the Downing, six-story, at Alder and Park, and the Beck, six-story, at Seventh and Oak. Couch Addition property has figured prominently in the past few weeks. Yes terday the transfer of lot 4. block "Y," was recorded. The property was sold by James B. and Mary G. Hart to Samuel B. Schwab et al for $20,000. There are some small improvements, on the piece. The . property was bought as an Invest ment and the future plans, of the new owners are not formed at the present time. . - Tenants of the buildings on the east side of Sixth street, from the corner at Alder, are renting month by month, which would Indicate that Meier & Frank have In contemplation the building -f their addition in the near future. Mr. Frank, of the firm, is absent In Europo and It is likely upon his return 'home 'definite information of the firm's intentions will be given out. New Real Estate Firm. A new ' firm of real estate men has been formed and will begin business this week In the Labile block. Second and Washington streets. The firm Is com posed of Edward Labbe, son of Blaise Labbe, one of the owners of the build ing, that bears his name; Harry F. Cop land, well known In railroad circles, and William H. Thomas, for five years an employe of The Oregonlan. The style of the new firm is the Labbe-Copland-Thomas Realty Company, and it Is the Intention to conduct a real estate, renting, mortgage loan and insurance business. . ' The young men start out with -the good will of a number of influential people, and they have every assurance of speed ily building up a good business. They have adopted the swastika for a trade-mark, with the words- "good luck." . - RAILROADS TOOK A HAND Denial They Shared In Cotton Rate Conference Is Disproved. ' WASHINGTON, April 20. The produc tion of the minutes of the 1906 conference between the Suez and . Pacific Ocean steamship lines, which resulted In an al. leged agreement on rates on cotton fab rics to the Orient, resulted in reopening the' case in which these rates are com plained of before the Interstate Com merce Commission today. It had been claimed by the representatives of the railways that they were not represented at the conference. To show this, they agreed to furnish the minutes of the con ferences today. - These minutes were produced by Will lam Boyd, of New York. He submitted that .the - complainants should not be al. lowed to inspect- them, but the Commis sion might examine and submit as a part of the record such portions of the min ute's as it might deem pertinent. The minutes were signed by several of those present at the conference, .and in answer to questions Ma, Boyd admitted that a Mr. Burnham, one of the partici pants, represented the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads; Mr. Spence represented the Southern Pacific and the Pacific Mail Steamship Company; Mr. Stubbs was assistant to Mr. Spence; Mr. Dunlap was the general freight agent of the Houston & Texas Central Rail road; Mr. Ten Broeck was the general agent of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Vancouver Steamship Company; B. B. Skinner and W. F. .Stevenson represented the Canadian Pacific ; Railway and its connecting lines. -.- The Commission set May 16 to hear the arguments. Refuses to Enjoin Two-Cent Fare. INDIANAPOLIS, April 20. Judge An derson, of the Federal- Court, today de nied the application- for a temporary Injunction in a case brought by Anna M. Boyle against the Railroad Commission of Indiana and others. The complainant, who is a bond-holder of the Louisville, New Albany & Corydon Railroad Com- . " ; s x s 1 v W " ' " ...... A lie Incorporated WV H. MOORE, President, President Oregon Trust & Savings Bank . DR. ANDREW O. SMITH. Tirst Vice-President, X President Hibernia Savings Bank ROBERT D. INMAN, Second Vice-President, President Inman-Poulsen Lumber Co. pany, had asked that the railroad be re strained from reducing Its fare to 2 cents a mile as provided by law and that the ,i.fan4sn.a h. marrnlneri from en- UlUCl u. "...." - deavoring to enforce the provision of the law against the railroad. WIFE SAYSGIMBEL CRAZY Protests His Innocence and Says Blackmail Is Attempted. NEW YORK, Aprirao. Charles Gim bel, of Philadelphia, a brother of Bene dict Gtmbei, the Philadelphia merchant. . a. 1 1 n.ir.wi Viv a.n at- tempt at suicide, said today that his brother was resting m""'' . . ..... . l-t Vi 1 n a rpmon able time. Mrs, Benedict Gimbell. who was at the Hospital at n. with her husband, said today: i ,1 hQ hMn rraxv for & say iiuauttiiu ''. year and was insane when he attempt ed to km ntmsen. i oia uui. . . . . . T.T.... Vftpfc h t time. UlmDei w comw iu " - because I realised that he had been act ing queerly lor a long tunc that he is absolutely innocent of the charges, and we will stand by him to the end. It Is evident that blackmail ers were informed of his mental condi tion and preyed on him for money." This evening it was reported that Benedict Glmbel was resting quietly. It Is expected he will recover. I'ne court baa fixed hie examination for May Ixne Girl Traveler Goes Insane. STOCKTON. Cal., April 20. A young woman, traveling alone, en route from St, Louis to Ban Francisco, was taken off a Banta Fe train last evening by officers and removed to the detention hospital. She could not give her name, but the name upon her ticket is Julia F. M anion. She was violently insane, and fought for her liberty. On her person was found 28( in coin and currency. Her trunk was being held here pending a disposition of her case. . Art Treasures Sell for $870,750. IXNTON. April 20. The sale of the artistic effects of the late Mrs. Sam Hill came to an end today. The collection brousht !fi7U.7&0. so MB : The Realty Associates of Portland, Oregon, is a co-operative corporation formed for the purpose of buying, im proving, managing and selling at a profit high-class, centrally-located business real estate. There is a vast number of investors who understand and appreciate the value and exceptional advantage of investments in this high-class security, but have not sufficient capital to handle it on their own account. It is to his class of investors that the Associates' wish to announce that they are now forming a pool of $500,000.00. This fund will be invested under the supervision of the board of directors of the company in ' . .. I N E This is the most treasured asset of the capitalist. More large fortunes have been amassed from this class of investment than any other. It is the most substantial security known, and has steadily increased in value since the birth of the United States, and this process of increase in value will continue just as long as the population of a city increases, and in about the same proportion. The rentals insure to the investor a steady income. All profits are distributed on the 1st of June and December of each year, and r , Subscribers Share in All Profits This pool of $500,000.00 is but the foundation upon which the Associates will build a $10,000,000.00 realty com pany. Those who subscribe to this fund are getting in on the ground floor, and will continuously participate in the profits. This plan has been successfully tested by a number of Eastern and Coast companies, which have paid to their ground-floor investors dividends ranging from 10 per cent to 30 per cent per annum. With Portland's excep tionally advantageous field for business real estate investment, the Associates will doubtless be able to show equally as good results. The officers-and directors of this company receive their remuneration from a small share of the profits, out of which they also pay all salaries, advertising and office expenses. ., The Associates made their first purchase of property at the southeast corner of Second and Yamhill streets, which is within two blocks of ihe city's retail centeY. It is improved with a three-story brick, and the. rentals alone will insure bondholders good dividends. Should this property be sold before June 1st, the bondholders will receive a divi dend in excess of 30 per cent per annum. Another valuable piece of property, ' situated in the path of the city's growth, is under contract, and will be purchased at, an early date. " Contributions to this fund are now being received at the offices of the Associates in amounts from $100.00 to $10,000.00, either in cash or on the monthly-payment plan, at the rate of $5.00 per month for each $100.00 subscribed. . .. - ' ' " For Further Information Write or Call at the Offices of Realty 1906 THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE: This Board of Directors is an Active, CHS GREAT SUCCESS NO CITY OP PORTLAND'S SIZE EVER DID BETTER. Envious Seattleites Try to Arrange for Its Production In Their Town but Are Turned Down. - The Society Circus is no more.' It Is not saying too much that no city In the United States, the size of Portland, could have put on such a show as has been given for four performances at the National Guard Armory. In no American city could so much good talent have been brought forth. From a financial standpoint the circus was also a success, but not as great as was anticipated. The cost of putting on the show was something over $4000. Not ail of the receipts were turned In last night, but those who were in charge of the financial end of the affair were of the opinion that the receipts all told would be less than $7000. When It is considered that over 800 peo ple took part In the Society Circus, some idea of the magnitude of the undertaking can be realized. Only three persons be-, sides the hustlers who removed the ap paratus received any pay. The enterprise was such a success that two Seattle business men called on the managers of the circus and volunteered to pay all expenses and salaries of all who took part if the circus In Its en tirety would go to Seattle. These men hunted up Professor Robert Krohn and LincrJn Hart and made this proposition to them and at the same time told Messrs. Krohn and Hart that they had never seen a better show, professional or otherwise. They were told that it would be impossible to get even one-third of the Portland people who took part in the cir cus to even consider such a proposition. Last night's performance. If anything, was better than any of the former ones. Every seat in the Armory was occupied uui Man &j an thA prfyr""" INYESTIEN OF PORTLAND, OREGON 804-6-12 Dekum Building E. E. LYTLE, Third Vice-President, President Pacific Railway & Navigation Co. GEORGE E. CHAMBERLAIN, Director, Governor State of Oregon A. R. DIAMOND, Director, Rountree & Diamond, Real Estate Alert Managing Board, Keenly Sensible of Their Responsibilities. given and it was after U o'clock when the audience was dismissed. Children See Society Circus. Through the kindness of the man agement It was made possible for the children, from the "Home" in South Portland to enjoy the "Society Circus." At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon 40 youngsters, attended by the matron and two uniformed nurses, boarded a Third street car for the Armory. All were- met at the door by Major Mc Donald, who most kindly found seats for them, from which, as was prom ised, they had the very best . view of everything, including the side-splitting antics of the clowns. During the per formance Robert McCraken made a gift of a box of popcorn to each boy, and a fan Incased in circus confection to each little glrL The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed and .appreciated as only innocent childhood knows how to enjoy and appreciate. F. L Fuller very generously gave free transportation to the little folks. FIND STROWHUN'S CLOTHES Labor Organizer Believed to Ha,ve Jumped Into River. CAIRO. IU., April 20. A coat and vest belonging to P. H. Strohun, a general organizer for the American . Federation of Labor, whose home is at Murphys boro. 111., was found today on the Mis sissippi River bank, below the Holiday Hotel. Strohun is well known in labor union circles over the country. Search is being Instituted for him. The belief predominates that while de lirious he Jumped into the river. Confer With Hague Delegates. WASHINQTON, April 20. In re sponse to a call from Secretary Root, all of the American delegates to th second Hague Peace conference, with the exception , of Judge U. B. Rose, of Arkansas, assembled at the State De partment today and spent several hours in consultation with the Secretary and Assistant Secretary Bacon relative to their share in the work of the ap oroachinjr conareaa. LOG Capital Stock T. D. HONEYMAN, Director, President Honeyman Hardware Co. N. W. ROUNTREE, Secretary, Rountree & Diamond, Real Estate H. R. REYNOLDS, Superintendent. IN AMBUSH OF INOiS MINING MAN OF BOISE TELLS OF BATTLE WITH YAQUIS. Two Men With Winchesters for Three Hours Keep Savages at Bay Until Rescued. BOISE, Ida., April 20. (Special.) David E. Coughanour, a well-known mining man of this section. Is back from Mexico and relates a narrow escape from the Taquls in the southern part of Sonora. With Sam North of New Mexico and Charles Hall of California, Coughanour was mak ing a trip with a four-horse team, a Mexi can driver and two Mexican outriders. In a mountain pass they were ambushed and the Mexicans bolted. Hall was killed In the early part of the fight and North and i Coughanour, who were left alone, tried to f run the team out of reach of the Indians, but one of" the wheelers was soon killed. The two men ' then got Into the brush, where they could cover the team and their supplies, and for three hours kept the In dians at bay. At the expiration of that time they were rescued by a band of Mexican rurala. Four Indians were found dead, and several wounded bad been car ried away. - ; Coughanour says the Indians were well armed with high-power rifles, but were deficient in marksmanship. Had they been able to shoot well, there could have been none left to tell the tale. Coughanour and North were armed with Winchesters. NORTHWEST DEAD. P. B. Whitney, of Ashland. ' ASHLAND, Or., April 20. (Special.) P. b. Whitney, one of the best known officials of the old Oregon '& California Railroad Company which road now forms part " of the Southern - Pacific system, died here Thursday. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about ten days ago and a second attack rendered his condition vers- critical. Mr. Whit- $100,000 ney was formerly traveling freight and claim agent for the O. C. .and was asso ciated with the early history of the rail roads in Oregon during construction peri ods. Charles Kerr, Horseman. BAKi..mM'IELD, Cal.. April 20. Charles Kerr, well known over the Pacific Coast as a breeder and raiser of horses, died at his town residence tonight. - He was the owner of the extensive Antrim farm, four miles from this city... The veteran horse man had been ill for some time, but an Iron constitution held off the end for many weeks. - - Indian-War Veteran. ASTORIA, Or., April (Special.) Jonathan- T. Gerow died at his residence In Chinook Thursday of old age after a long Illness. Deceased was a native of Pennsylvania, 79 years of age, had re sided in the Lower Columbia River district for 54 years and was a veteran of the Indian War. He left a widow, five daugh ters and four sons. - Find Body Hanging to Tree. HOQUIAM, Wash., April 20. (Special.) Coroner Girard late tonight received word that the body of a man had been found by the - postmaster hanging to a tree near a crossroad at the forks of the Wlshkah River, about 20 miles from Aberdeen. The body will be brought to Aberdeen In the morning, where an- In quest will be held. Examination for. P octal Clerks. - Through the efforts of. Postmaster Minto an examination for postal clerks will be held in Portland some time In May. The examinations, will be con ducted by C. C. Snyder, of San Francisco, secretary "of the Civil Service Board for the Twelfth District. Owing to the fact that the business of the local postofflce Is growing so rapidly Mr. Minto Is anxi ous to have a large class take the ex amination, so that vacancies can be filled without long waits. Examination for Postal "Service. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, April 20. A civil service examina tion for letter-carriers and postal clerks will be held at Astoria and Albany May J.