THE SUXDAT OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 26. 1911. T BY 'STRIKE' STORIES New Gold Diggings Are Far From Being as Rich as Reported. NOME IS DEAD TOWN NOW rity Vnable lo Maintain Strrete or Make cded Improvements, and frold Production I Showing a 8t-ady Falling Off. .NiillE. Alaska. Jan. li. (Special.) In n-.y 10 years' experience In Alaska I have noticed that nine out of ten m-n who leave Alaska and return to the states say they have large mining Interests and are out either to buy machinery or dredges. The truth more than likely is that they have "cold ff and are afraid to face the hard Winters, or are without funds. A very few really did leave here last. Fall to brtna; In dredges. Also. I notice that men who have not made a success of mining, whom we call "chalrwarmers" here, try to rush Into print as soon as tSey 'get on the outside. Alsska'a greatest need now is that something of the truth concerning conditions here be told. The stories of rich strikes, which have been told In the States of late have been grossly exaggerated. The production of gold from Alaska for the past three years has steadily declined, as the following figures will how: 1W produced f4.MT.SM jroloc-rt .ns.2! ! yrxjtlu:! S.WJ.OoO Nome Is Dead It has been published in s"me papers that Alaska produced more than a mil lion dollars more gold in 1910 than it did In l'i. Nome was unable to maintain its streets, sidewalks or sew ers last year on account of there be ing not enough money In the treasury. It does not even own Its own fire team. THe new courthouse was finished In 130s. and If the Government should at tempt to sell It now. It would not real ise 10 cents on the dollar. No new hulMtng are going up; there la no need of them. The early boats In the Spring will not rracl Nome before June 1 to IS. The IJt.aroJ gets fresh goods and sup plies by way of tkagway down tha river by June I. If thnre ts any Increase of the gold production ef Alaska It will be when many new dredges are Installed, as the pick and shovel men have, to the best of experienced mining men's knowledge, removed the cream of the richness out of the Nome district. As for the labor problem It takes from four to seven men to operate a dredger, which will do the work of from ao to 100 men. All but two dredges bring In their crews from the outside. several merchants here will leave the camp the coming Summer, or sooner, if they can. One business man here, Wo has the best locations, told me that his rental la Just about one-third of what It was formerly, and he would take even less before he would per mit his tenant to move out. Squirrel News Not txcltlng. The news received here from tha Squirrel camp Is not very exciting. Many are losing hope that It will turn out as well as the Squirrel merchants, and others who had axes to grind, pre dicted. Still, the Winter Is only one third gone, and Spring will toll the tale. The Kuskoklm ts attracting tha most attention now. but one report from there statea that gold waa found on only a few creeks, shallow, and In summer diggings only. Food Is high and scarce. Bacon Is $2 a pound, butter fl.TS. beans 50 cents, rice SO cents, dried fruit tl.IS. flour tl. cream SO cents a can. The Kuskoklm seems to have the overflow from the Idltarod camp. The Williams or Olsen claim on Julian Creek, reported to have three feet of pay dirt at IKS a pan. turns out to bo three teet of dirt paying only 1 or 4 cents a pan. Hut even I -cent dirt Is good If It Is shallow and there la an abundance of water. On Center Creek there Is some T and t-cect per pan dirt, and thlatts tha talk of the camp. But It la only spot ted and will last but a few months. Xome lias Fierce Hliuard. Commencing New Tear's eve wo had a three days' billiard, the worst ever een In Nome. It waa followed by a big fall of snow. The Coroner was railed out at 2 o'clock In the morn !n to No. 4. Newton's Gulch, to the shin of Martel and Simmons. Martel was dead and there ts but little hope for Simmons. They had gone to bed. rinsed the doors and window tight, and shut the stove. But the gas escaped while they slept. Both are married and live In Nome. T'ey were old prospect ors. SAN FRANCISCO REJOICES Capture of Kxpooltton Made Occa sion of Celebration. PAN FRANCISCO. Feb. Jfw In cele bration of the victory achieved at Washington when the Panama-Pacific Exposition of 11 waa secured for this city, and to honor the California dele gation which led the fight for the honor. San Francisco was the scene of a characteristic demonstration of Joy today. By proclamation of the Mayor the occasion was made a municipal holiday. The military and civic parade which et.-orted the Washington delegatea through the principal streets to the platform In I'nlon Square, where the speeches of congratulation were made, comprised a detachment of police, the first battalion- of the Thirteenth I'ntted States Infantry, detachments of Field and Coast Artillery, t'tgnal Corps and Naval P.rserve. and two local cona parles of mtlioa. This evening there were band con certs anj a public reception In the court of the Palace Hotel. The streets were Illuminated and the festivities were general throughout the ctty. WOMAN ROBBED OF $10,000 Money Intended to Far Miner Tak en as Soon as Received. PTTTSBLR3. Kaa, Feb. IS. Mrs. Ous Joseph, postmistress at Fuller, a coe.1 camp near here, was held up by two highwaymen last night and robbed of 10 0t)0, which sha bad Just received by express from Kuiu City. The mon ey val to have been used to pay off employe of the Sheridan Coal Company today. The money was In one package. Two other packages containing f 10.000 each were not found by the robbers. The money was sent from Kansas City last night on the Kansas City Southern Railroad. There waa $30. 621 In all the three packages. The train arrived at : o'clock and was met by Mrs. Joseph and Albert Brla-ira, cashier of the com pany. Tho money was consigned to an express company of which Mrs. Joseph la agent. Mrs. Joseph took a package contain ing SlO.iZl and left for the postofflca. As she stepped out of the door, a masked man with a revolver confronted her and demanded the money. Another robber stood nearby. Mrs. Joseph handed over the money. Brings, Vr ho was close behind, saw what was going on and threw his two packages, con taining lo.0 each. Into a corner. Tha robbers did not linger to determine OLD-TLME RESIOIOT OF KOOITE K1VEK VALLEY IS DEAD. Jacob A. Lyam. KEDrORO, Feb. J. SpclaL) Jacob A. Lyon. 70 years old and a resident of the Roaue Hirer Valley alnce law. died at his home here of neuralsla of the heart Sunday nlfht. He was formerly of Lafayette Coun ty. Missouri, snd fought through the Ovtl War In the ranks of the Confederate army under General Lh. He was one of the oldest Ma sons la the state. He was burled Tuesday afternoon ta the family plot at the Oddfellows- Cemetery with full Masonic honors. lie la survived by two sona, Noah and Oecar Lyon, of this city, and two daughters. Mrs. Bertha Van Hardenberc. of Medrord and Mrs. Lola Wetsei. of Portland. whether they had secured all the money, but ran to a buggy and escaped. AID FOR ELK IS ASKED COXGKESS REQUESTED TO KEEP ANIMAI.S FltO.M STARVING. Wyoming Legislature Wants Appro priation of $20,000 With Which to Parchase Food. WASHINGTON; Fob. 25. To prevent the extinction of the big game of Northern Wyoming. CongTeso has been Importuned to appropriate 120.000 to be expended with a similar sum ap propriated by the Legislature of that state. A petition was received by the Senate today from the Wyoming Leg islature and it waa supported by a long telegram from Governor Carry and an urgent letter to Senator Lodge from rr. W. T. Hornaday, of the New York Zoological Park. It is stated that there are about S3.000 elk alone, which In Summer roam In Tellowstone Park, but the Winter Invade the haystacks of farmers, but without tha food thus obtained It la estimated that not fewer than 6000 of them would die of starvation during February. Governor Carey expresses the opin ion that the surplus elk could be re moved to the Big Horn mountains, where be says there Is an abundance of food and suggests that a company of cavalry be detailed to aid experi enced cattle men In removing tha ani mals. The reouest for assistance from the National Government Is based on tha fact that a great many of the elk roam In Yellowstone Park, which la under Federal Jurisdiction. UMATILLA IS SNOWSWEPT 8 to mi Has Been Raging In Blue Mountains for Over 4 8 Hours. PENDLETON. Or.. Feb. 26. (Spe cial.) tinow Is again falling In Vma- tllla County and the wheat fields or this section are burled under from four Inches to a foot of snow. The storm has been raging In the Blue Mountains for the past 4s hours con tinuously. Kast-boond passenger train No. Is made her way over the mountain with difficulty. A freight train, which at tempted to follow, struck In a snow bank and two other freights have been stalled since; Though a big rotary is working this way from La Grande. It Is probable that trafflo over the moun. tain Is tied up for the night. Astoria Names Water Board. ASTORIA. Or, Feb. JS. (Special.) At an adjourned meeting of the As toria Water Commission today Nelson Troyer. Maxwell Young and Peder Gimre were elected as members of the board to fill vacancies. The engineer submitted plana and specifications for the construction of a gate well at th site of the proposed high service reser voir and for laying mains along the crest of the hill to supply the resi dences In that section of the city. The plans were approved and bids on the work were requested. Notice to Navigators Issued. There was yesterday Issued from the office of Commander J. M. Elllcott. lighthouse Inspector, the following notice affecting aids to navigation In the 17th district: Coqullle River Whistling buoy No. 2, reported missing February 14. will be replaced as soon as practicable. Willamette River Stevens Point light, heretofore reported carried away, was replaced February It. Northumbrian Reaches Astoria. ASTORIA. Or, Feb. 'Special. The British steamer Northumbria. which ar rived today from British Columbia, will dlschsrce Mrs) tons of coal here before procsru-tf up tbe river to Portland, ' -5 r LUMBER TRADE BIG Increase Expected From Many Vessels Under Charter. OREGON FIR IN DEMAND Wllhelmlna Will Carry Large Cargo to Cnlted Kingdom British Steamers to Export Material to Orient Torts. Another spurt In chartering for lum ber, with Indications that vessels nearby will be taken to work cargo next month, give promise of a lifting of the stagnant aspect that has characteried the offshore movement of that material since the opening of the year. The British steamer Kumerlc, .of the Waterhouse line, yes terday put to sea from Mojl for Puget Sound and Portland, and she may get away from the river by April L The duverlc. of the same flag. Is due early In the week to start working lumber and flour for the Orient, while the Brit ish steamer Strathlyon. of the Portland ft Asiatic coterie, will finish taking lum ber at Inman-Poulsen's today and shift through the bridges to the Hour mills. The British steamer Northumbria en tered the river yesterday from Boat Harbor snd will begin loading this week for Shanghai, under engagement to the China Import ft Export Lumber Com pany. The German ship Wllhelmlne, which has been seeking a charter since her arrival from Antwerp February . was yesterday taken by Balfour, Guthrie & Co. to load lumber here ond at Linn ton for the United Kingdom, and she will no doubt be with the March fleet. The Brltsh steamer Duniara is to load less than 1.000.000 feet at W'estport during the month, and there are other carriers with options of Columbia Klver loading Unit may be sent. The German bark Wandsbek. which loaded at Llnnton. yesterday cleared with a cargo measuring J.012.11S feet, valued at 137.600. She Is drawing 22.6 feet and will leave down this morning In tow of the steamer Orklahama. t . PULITZER GOES TO STATION Tugs Will Be Called on to Carry Pilots Outside. Tuga of the Port of Portland Commis sion in. eervloe at the mouth of the Columbia will again be available for towing purposes at all times through the fact the pilot schooner Joseph ii. V. 1u, n har. fflF a Vk ruilLZer, i . 1 1 . 1 1 iibi it"n - undergoing repairs, was yesterday floated from the public drydock and headed for Astoria. Since she has been off her station ii iiaa kt-t-ii . . j the tupe to remain outside to put pilots annara inoounci csrrie. The principal trouble with the Pulltxer was a damaged rudder, which was re paired last Summer but sustained strain ing in a i ci.n i uiv- ... - -- - her being brought here, as the work could not oe cameo out m i wwi, where an effort wetj first made to beach her. Other repairs were made, besides painting anu ' " ' dared by Harry Campion, superintendent of pilotage and towage, to be in shape for another lengthy stay off the entrance. Tne fumser is o schooners on the Pacific having other than sail power, as she Is equipped with a powerful gasoline engine. RATES NOT CCT O.V FALCON American-Hawaiian to Increase Service During Rnsb Season. Of T86 tons of cargo arriving yester day on the steamer Falcon, of the American-Hawaiian fleet. It Is said at the Portland office that not a pound of it was handled under the recent cut announced to a ton, against 18 on the Bates ft Chesebrough steamers. STEAMKB INTELLIGENCE. Dae te Arrive. Name. trathlyon. . . . Ptanlex bollar. Beaver Fue H. Elmore Falcrcn Geo. W. Elder. Anvil Breakwater. .. Alliance Bear Goiuen rtate. . . Rom City Koanoke. . . . . . Klverslde From .Hongkong.... . Balboa .fsn Pedro. ... .Tillamook ... Etate. In port In In In In port port port port 3d . San KranclJeo .Han Pedro. . . . Jtandon Coos Bay . Eureka . t-sn Pedro. . . . , Tillamook. ... Feb. Feb. Zti 20 Feb. Feo. Feb. 27 Feb. 28 .fao Pcoro .San Pedro .Balboa. .. Mar. 4 Mar. 0 Apr. 1 Scheduled te Depart. Kama, Beaver Sue H. Elmore. Falcon Stanley Dollar. Anvil Breakwater. Alliance Oeo. V. Elder. (-...Iden Oate... Bear Htrthlron. . . . Kou cur Koanoke Riverside For , . Fin Pedro. .. . . Tillamook. .. . . Fan Franolaco , Balboa Oiandon. .. i . .Coos Bay . Eureka .an Pedro.... , Tillamook. ... . San Pedro. . . . .Honskong. . . . .Ban Pedro.... .Sn Pedro. ... .Balboa. ....... Date. Feb. i Feb Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. i!7 i'7 28 2S JS 2S 1 Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. llir. Mar. Apr. 3 a s 8 and It Is further averred that no In structions have been received to apply the reduction to cargo delivered or originating here. Of tha Falcons load. 700 tons waa miscellaneous stuff and 86 tona came In bond, there being tile, crockery and like shipments In the lot. The steani.-r Is a day ahead of schedule and will sail tomorrow, as Captain Schage says he will endeavor to maintain the lead gained, so that when delayed again at San Francisco he will not be far behind the scheduled sailing date. Tha question of Increasing the service between Portland and San Francisco In being discussed and It ts promised that later in the season, when business reaches greater volume, more vessels will bo put on. That may be hastened through the activity of tha caiirornja Atlantlo Steamship Company. CONTRACT SIGNED FOR YACHT Material Ordered for Early Start on T. J. Potter's Ba ocean. Final papers were signed yesterday covering a contract for the construc tion of the gasoline passenger yacnt Bayocean by Joseph Supple for T. J. I'otter. and Mr. Supple and Fred Bal lln. ber designer, yesterday decided on orders of material for special parts, which will bo forwardod to the East this week, borne construction details remain to be worked on. covering her bow and stem planking, but most of the lines are ready to be laid out. At Supples yaros one or tne sneas has been torn away to make room for the yacht work, fc.no win d duui just north of the main plant, and when the hull la ready and engines are Installed aha will be launched sternflrst. Be cause of the June freshet, an effort Is to be made to have everything In readi ness so she can take tho water by May li. It Is Intended to operate the vessel, leaving Portland at night, so she can cross out at daylight, and It Is estimated that with her speed of 18 miles she will be in Tillamook Bay four hours later. The return will be made in daylight, and though 40 stateroom accommoda tions will be available, the schedule will be such that"assengers can trans fer at Astoria to come to Portland by train. Mr. Ballln says that the triple screw feature will prove economical, as only one engine need be operated when making landings or under a slow bell. -Barge to Take Scrap Iron Cargo. With 2000 . tons of railroad scrap equipment, gathered from many points In Oregon and Washington by John Barde and representing the O.-W. R. ft N.. North Bank Railroad, Southern1 Pacific, Astoria ft Columbia River, Portland Railway. Light ft Power Com pany and smaller systems, the barge LINX'OI-N COtTN'TV OCTOGENAR IAN AND PIONEER DIES AT HOME IN TOLEDO. Mrs. Jane H. Rraxeltoa. , TOLEDO, Or.. Feb. 2S. (Special.) Mrs. Jane H. Braseltoo died at her home In this city Sunday. February . 6. aged 63 years. 0 months and( 0 days. ' The deceased was a pioneer of Lincoln County and Yaqulna B. She was bom in New York in 1827. and In 1848 was married to George Perkins. Two sons. James A. Per kins, of Monteaano. Wash., and Adal bert a. Perkins, of this place, sur vive. The deceased was married to William Brazelton In California. In 1863. and came to Oregon in 1806. In 1870 they settled on their home stead Just , north of Toledo, whero they resided until a few years ago. Mr. Brazelton died 8 years ago. Mrs. Brazelton was buried In the Toledo Cemetery Tuesday, under the auspices of the local Oddfellows' lodge. Louisiana Is to sail Tuesday for Iron dale. Mr. Barde said yesterday that another cargo of the same size, was awaiting shipment and would go for ward as soon as a vessel waa towed here. It Is probable that tho Loulhlana will return. Coqullle Gets Boat Contract. MARSH FIELD, Or.. Feb. 21. (Spe cial.) N. P. Nelson, of Coqullle, has been awarded the contract for building a boat for Captain Haggbloom, of As toria. She will be 70 feet long and will ba a sister-ship of the Julia B., which Is plying on the Columbia Klver. Tho construction Is to be completed by June 1. Marine Notes. Lumber laden for the Golden Gate the steamer Westerner sailed yesterday from Kalama and the Shna Tak from Westport- In general cargo from San Francisco the steamer Falcon entered yesterday, while the German bark Wandsbek cleared with lumber. Wheat laden for the United Kingdom the British ship Nile was yesterday hauled Into the stream and will leave down In a day or two. In tow of the steamer M. F. Henderson, Of the Shaver fleet, the schooner Irene will leave St. Helena today, lumber laden for San Francisco. Carrying 25 drums of gasoline, to re lieve the shortage at Tillamook Bay points, also considerable general cargo, the steamer Golden Gate sailed at noon yesterday. There were no passengers because of the gasoline shipment. In another week It Is thought the tug John McCraken. of the Port of Portland dredge department, will be ready for service. She has been undergoing re pairs at the public drydock and her machinery is now being given attention. When the steamer Stanley Dollar sails for Balboa with the nrst cargo shipped from Portland via the Isthmus line, she will have aboard, besides lumber and general freight. 1500 kegs of old horse shoes, which are to be remodeled In the EasU J. W. Chapman, traffic manager of the California-Atlantic Steamship Company, and H. F. Robinson, his assistant, who spent the past week in Portland on busi ness connected with the extension of the service to the city and to superin tend the discharge of the steamer Stan ley Dollar, left last night for San Fran cisco. J. Berger. who was to have sailed on the Oriental liner Hercules as second officer, while the Incumbent of that berth moved up one number to succeed First Officer Rasmussen, who Is to re turn home, did not reach Portland until late Friday, while the vessel got away from the river In advance of his coming. He was to have reported a week ago, but met with delay, and will probably sail for the other aide on the next vessel. Movements of Vessels. PORTLAND. Feb. S3. Arrived Steamer J A. Chanslor. from Monterey. Sailed Steamer Golden Gate, for Tillamook; steam er Westerner, for 8an Franclsso: steamer bhna Yak. f"r San Francisco. Astoria. Feb. M. Arrived down at 7:40 and sailed at 0:45 A- Si. British KCamiT Queen Alexandra, for China. Hailed at 8 A M. Steamer Asuncion, for San Francisco. Arrived at A. M. , British stfamer North umbria. from Puitet Sound. Arrived at and left up at lo:15 A. M- Steamer J. A. Chans lor. from Monterey. &an Francisco, Feb. 23. Arrived at 4 A M. steamer Roanoke, from Portland. Arrived at 10 A. M. Steamer Washington, from Wlllapa Harbor via Astoria, bailed at 12 noon steamer J. B. tstetson. for San I'edro; at 1 P. M. Steamer Bear, for Porl- '""oos Bay. Feb. 2.V tailed eteamer Breakwater, for Portland. Moll. Feb. 2.V Sailed yesterday British steamer Kumerlc, for Puset Sound and ysS"ka. Feb. SS. Railed last night steamer Alliance, for Portland. tan Francisco. Feb. 2S. Arrived Steam era Phoenix, from Fsndoo; Hoqulam and Washington, from Wlllapa: Nome CUT. from Seattle; bark Iord Templeton. from New castle. Australia. Sailed Steamers Watson and Oovernor. for Seattle: Sierra, for Hono lulu; Redondo. for Coos Bar. Tides at Astoria, Snaday. High Water. Low Water. 11:04 a: M 8.1 fx. : A. M 3 8 ft X ' X t v - V. j I r I r - X -W . .4 : J POST IS DECLINED John F. 0'Shea Will Not Serve on Port Commission. PRESS OF BUSINESS PLEA Captain Albert Crowe to Accept Place on Board, Suggests Syste matizing Methods of Con ducting All Affairs. Pleading press of business locally and the fact that there are strong probabilities that he will be absent from the state for a considerable period, John F. O'Shea, appointed by Governor West as his personal choice as the seventh membew of the Port of Portland Commission, has decided that he cannot accept the position. He said last night that he had reached that decision after, giving the matter deep thought. "Being a member of such a body Is an important position, and I feel that to fill it properly a person should be ready at all times to give the details his attention," said Mr. O'Shea. "My business Is such that I cannot spare the time, and besides, I contemplate trips outside of Oregon, and In being away for a long period I would be holding a position that another could fill advantageously who has the time." West to Name Another. The appointment of Mr. O'Shea was generally satisfactory, and it was par ticularly gratifying to himself and friends that the state's chief executive honored him In that regard. His declination of the post will give Gov ernor West another opportunity to exercise his prerogative of naming the last member. K. D. Inman, Captain Albert Crowe and James Macgulre were appointed with Mr. O'Shea as new members, there being W. D. Wheel wright, J. C. Alnsworth and C. F. Adams, of the present personnel, to hold over. "While I have no desire to appear presuming or as directing the affairs of the Commission, no doubt every man appointed to a public office soon forms ideas of new methods that might be introduced," said Captain Crowe, when asked yesterday for an expres sion of his opinion as to the work the new body should undertake. "System is everything, I believe, and that Is shown in the manner In which the office of Superintendent Campion is conducted. That I am somewhat fa miliar with, because of having con stant business in maritime circles. Harmony Easily Attained. "There should be no difficulty main taining the objects of the Commission harmoniously, and like most established enterprises, there will probably be in troduced new features. I think that all public bodies should maintain a complete Inventory of property and equipment In their possession. In the Port of Portland's affairs a list of vessels and gear would be valuable, because It could be checked over fre quently and at any period an idea could be gained of the cost of each depart ment in the way of maintenance, what new work or equipment had been as signed to different vessels since the Inventory waa made. "I feel that such matters should be handled by an active committee made up of men with time to visit the ves sels, public drydocks and other depart ments frequently, so that they would be In touch with the situation and, I when questions arise at meetings, they could act Intelligently, and at the same time explain features that might not be familiar to other members. Also, heads of departments should file re ports at each monthly meeting, show ing business handled by them and their men. expenditures and receipts, and like items." Mr. Macgulre. who, until five years ago, when he embarked in business for himself, followed mechanical pursuits, said that while his appointment on the Commission was unsolicited, and that he would not have viewed the sugges tion of his name favorably, he In tended to remain in the work. He sums up his Ideas In one statement, and that is. the Commission should be organized and conducted along lines that promise the best results for the general Interests of Portland. SPRINGFIELD CLUB MEETS Whether or Xot to Accept Railroad's Offer Is Question. SPRIXGFIELD. Or., Feb. 23. (Spe cial.) The Springfield Commercial Club will hold a special meeting Monday night to consider the proposition of the South ern Pacific Company, which company, for the consideration of tlSOO, generous.y agrees to give Springfield between H00O and $5000 worth of advertising, in the form of descriptive booklets and Eastern advertising. All the membership of the local Commercial Club, representatives of the Eugene Commercial Club, C. C. Chapman, of Portland, and William Blttle Wells, of the Southern Pacific Company, will be present. The railroad company states that the city will receive write-ups from time to time in Eastern papers. There ts ex pected to be considerable opposition, since the plan carries the outlay of money. It will be necessary to raise as much again to handle tho work in Springfield. Eugene CInb Elects Officers. EUGENE. Or., Feb. 25. (Special.) The Fortnighty Club of Eugene recently held Its annual meeting and officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Mrs. Minnie Washburne. presi dent; Mrs. Ella Ecmunsen, vice-president; Miss Therese Friendly, recording secretary; Mrs. Anna Clark, correspond ing secretary: Mrs. lauretta tioran, ; treasurer. The Fortnightly Club Is the oldest women's club in the Northwest and was founded In 1892 by pr. Alice , Hall Chapman, wife or the second presi dent of the State University. It is regarded as one of the stable insti tutions of the town. Alliance Carries TliroiiKli Cargo. MARSHF1ELD. Or., Feb. 25. (Spe- i . t v. . i ' Alllnnrp. which runs from Portland to Coos Bay and Eureka, will carry through freight for cian Francisco. She will take freight from this port to Eureka and to San Francisco it will move in vessels of the North Pacific Steamship Company, which recently bought the Alliance. Since the steamer M. F. Plant has been taken off the San Francisco run the only passenger and freight service from here to California has been on ( the steamer Redondo. Raymond Plans to Get Newcomers. RATMOKD, Wash., Feb. 25. (Special.) The Raymond Home Building Company, in which practically nearly all the mills t For Rheumatism and Nervousness Nine out of every ten cases of Rheumatism, Nervousness and kindred complaints,, are caused by excess uric acid in the system. It poisons the tissue, weakens the organs aJid retards circulation. Electropodes eliminate all ex cess uric acid and other impuri ties. They strengthen the nerves, increase circulation, and promote the health and action of every organ. A prominent Journalist of Al buquerque, N. M.. says: "Your Electropodes certainly have won derful merit. I know of no other remedy as complete in its cure of Rheumatism." Druggist Sign This Contract The purehsser of Electropodes la gran d the privilege of returning them within :0 days, and the parchase price 181.00) is o be refunded upon the following condi lo.ni They are to be worn according te irections for atlt-ast 25 consecutive days, ad then if not satisfactory, to be retoraed a original box. , , Jrcunrist'a Sigaatnre - At druggists: or by mail, post paid. If your druggist cannot furnish Electropodes, send us $1.00, and we will see that you are supplied immediately. State whether for man or woman. Western ElectroDode Co. 241 Los Angeles M., Los Angeles, CaL of Ramond are interested, has taken steps to provide homes, so that people ' . 1 I . . . n j ..,..,1(1.. t; ,J I houses in which to live. Thirty houst-s are to be erected, 22 of which, are al ready completed. They are comfortable' cottages, with from five to seven rooms and will be rented at reasonable rates until the parties make up their minds whether or not they want to remain in Raymond. If they decide to remain, thesfe houses can be purchased on very easj- terms. It is the policy of the company to hold these houses for new arrivals rather than to rent or sell them to people who are here and already are in homes. Fort Orford to Vote March II. PORT ORFORD, Or., Feb. 23. (Spe cial) The Board of Education of the Port Orford school district, at its regu lar meeting for February, ordered a special election to be held on March 11 to vote on the proposition of a $5000 bond issue for the purpose of erecting a new school building. The Commer cial Club at Its recent meeting had urged the proposition, and Secretary Meredith secured about 50 signatures to a petition requesting the Board of Education to call such election. At the last general election, tho proposi tion to establish a County High School carried in the county, but the County Court postponed until its July meet ing the location of the same, at which time Port Orford expects to make a strong bid for it. Kmma Sansen. a Confederate heroine, who guided Generol Forrest over the mountains, has a statu at .Jadstien. Ala. Smells Affair g The on. y remedy that stops toothache g E Ibeonly toothache go that cleans S B the cavity and prevents decay. 3 B Imitations do not do the work. Sea that jj E you set Dent's Toethacfce Oass. At all 3 H drag-:ste, 16 cents, or ly mall. I Dent's Cora GumSEiW 1 C. S. DENT a CO., Detroit, stlcb. CURED $10 i IS OUR FEE Pay When Cured We have every known remedy ap pliance for THEATIAU KOU, Our ex perience Is so great and varied that nj one of the ailments of Men 1 new to us. CUMK IN A.VO TALK IT Ot tK. General Debility, Weak Nervea, Ia somnia Keaulia of exposure., overwora and other Violations of .Natures law. tiiseaBes c -Jdtr and Sidneys. Vari cose Veins, quickly and permanently cured at small expense and uu deten tion from business. bPt-clAL, liijiuMs Newly con tracted and curumc casea cured. All burning, itchiug and lnlmmuiatiua Slopped in 24 hours. Cures effected la seven days. Consultation free. If un able to call, write for list of question Office Hours A. M. to 8 P. 4L iaua esys. 10 A. M. to 1 P M. only. Pacific Coast Medical Co : C Gee Wo Tae C!ia3 Dac;): Tbl reat C&ine doctor Is t jL Known thro u g .. out th Northwest because oC hi wonder f ul anJ mar velous cures aiid la today ber aided by all Li L pan tnts as t h aa.asn r- ui aMbd. He treats any ?od all diseases with powerful Chi nese Toots. herts and barks that ar ... i .... i v unlcnown to medics. Hi- of ihi. country. With tbes? r.armless remedies ne guarantees t cure catarrh, asthma, lung trouble rheumatism, nervousness, stomach, liver and kidney troubles, also pri vate ailments of men and women. CONSULTATION FIlfcE. Patients outsid of city write for blanks and circulars. XnciOae ,9 tamp- THE C GEE WO CHINESE MEDICINE CO. l&Sfe First St.. Near Usrrbsa, Portland. Or. 1 M EN ; i A- V ' ri It:;,: THE" DR. GREEN SYSTEM OF MAN BUILDING TREATMENT THE SPECIALIST WHO CtlUia. It matters not what your ailment is, nor who has treated it. if it is curable we will give you Immediate benefit and a quick and lasting cure. Do not allow money matters to keep you from getting well. We charge nothing to prove our meth od will cure you. Our guarantee NO MONEY REQUIRED UNTIL SATISFIED Is your absolute pro tection. Consultation, examination and diagnosis free. We claim for our treatment nothing "wonderful" or "secret" it Is simply our successful way of do-tMne-s. AFFLICTED ME'. before treat in e rlaevi here, honestly tnvextlKate our proven ntetnoda. You will then uader aland how eaally we cure uil curable cases of VARICOSE VKIXS SPECIFIC III, ! l-oisox. FHVO - VITAL PE BILITV. OHSTRl CTIONS, BLADDER and KIDNEY troubles, CONTRACTED ailments. III PTl HE, PILES and all ItKCTAL ailments. What you want Is a cure. Come to us and get it. Once under our treatment, you will quickly realize how Ample a thing It is to get well In the hands of a specialist who knows l-'.s busins. Our cures add not onlv years to life, but life to vfari. Office hours, daily to 6. Evenings 7 to 8. Sundays 10 to 1. DR. GREEN CO. f!r2 TVawnlne-tnn t- Portland. Or. D0N7 BE DISCOURAGED Dont Give Up Hop3 There Is Help for You ACT TODAY I will treat some of your ailments for as Ion a fas as (5 snd $10. I a HI make you an m- KT,5&. li"f on any ailment you -ti faff may be suffering irom. With this low fee and my Kr.g and successful ex erience In treat ins ailments of men you need not suffer anolher.day I don't care who has tried to cure yo ana has failed 1 will give you a sure cure and a small fee. Don't glva up before seeing; mn. Bt the latest methods known to MLOICAL science 1 successfully treat VAK1COMK EIXS. FILKS, NERV OUS AILMENTS, SKIN AILMENTS, KIDNEY. HLADDKK. LINO AND BLOOU AILMENTS. RHECMATlsM. LI VLB AILMENTS AND ALL CHRON IC AILMENTS OF MEN. Come ev and see me. Have a confi dential talk and be examined without cost or obligation. I will cure you. DR. LINDSAY The Old Reliable Specialist. Corner Alder and Second streets. En trance 1284 Second street. Portland, Or. Office hours 8 A. M. to K P. M. Sundays. 10 A M. to 1 P. M. Stop Taking Dope Don't yon know It villi not core yon f Why not be e n r e d by the proven En ropean meth od of the Brit lab Elec- R tro - M e d I ral Co.f Tbey enre to s t a y cured. European Methods Cure Pay Them When Cured Thev (THE Varlcoae Veins, Contract ed Aliments, Piles and Specific Ulood Poison and all Aliments of Men. CI HE OR 0 PAY. They are the only Specialists in Portland who make no ehsrice unless the patient la entirely satisfied with tbe results nccomplisbetL, and who stive a written guarantee to refund every dollar paid for services if a complete and permanent care Is not effected. Call at oiice and bo cured. Consulta tion and tlO X-Huy examination free. BRITISH ELECTRO-MEDICAL CO. 4th Floor Rothchlld Bide Rooms 40"-40S-40U. Take Elevator. 2S7 Washington St. Hours S to 1. I to 5. 7 to S P. M. Sun day. 10 to 12. S12.00 TO $40.00 A WEEK. can be adaod to your income In. spare time grow ing mushrooms en tire year In cel lars, eheds. boxes, etc. Bell like hot rakes xOc to $1.2. per pound, lien or women. Free Illus trated Instruction Booklet HIRAM BARTON", 29 W. 48ta t., N. Y. City L. T. YEE & SONS The Old. Sellable Chinese Doctor pent lifetime study of herbs and research in China, was granted diploma by tha Emperor: fi-uaraateea cure all aliments of mea and woman Then oil-era fail If you suf fer, call or write to YEE m fcOX'S MEIMCINE CO.. HSVi tlrat. Cor. Alder. Portland. Or. f m IVUE !M