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4 THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND. EHIDAY EVELINA. OCTOBETl 24, ,1002. it: STREET TRANSIT Bdng Debated This Af- i ; teraoon IN MAYOR'S OFFICE Skeleton of Blanket Franchise zjr Proposed for the Car -V Lines, The members of the Common Council tad Board ot Publio Works met In May er Williams' office this afternoon at 1 'clock to have an infortnal talk over the matter of gran tins; a blanket fran chise to tbe Portland Railway Company - for a period of 23 years, the company to surrender all existing franchises. The officials of the railway company were present and Joined in the discussion. The publio and representatives of the press were denied admission to the meet ing. It was denied by the authorities - that there was any Intention to bold Wk anything from the public, but as it was to be only an Informal talk, there might be a freer Interchange of opinions It tba publio and the press were not ad mitted. j THE FRANCHISE! '. So far as could be learned the skeleton .Of the proposed franchise which was submitted to the meeting and which Is under consideration, authorises the Port land Railway Company to operate all Its existing lines over the streets on which . It sow has franchises, and to use any power it sees, fit excepting steam, but should any other electrical system pref erable to the overhead wire system for . conveying " power prove practical and :. come into general use, the olty shall have the authority to order the overhead wires removed. ;' The tracks of the Portland Railway Company on Washington street ehall be deemed th standard guage for' future : eonstruotion, and ail construction, Im provements, and repairs shall be subject to the approval of the properly constltut ad authorities of Portland, i CONSTRUCTION. -- Whenever a street la to be paved the : railway company N shall be required to : pave between its tracks, and for one foot on the outside of the outside rait, with the same material' as used by the city. Whenever a pavement is laid by the city, having concrete foundation, on any street ; occupied by the railway company, it is to 1 substitute for ordinary rails on similar to those now being laid on the Washington-street line. The company Is required ...to pay A portion of the ost of -oonttruc-tlon of all bridges in use, but shall be et . tinted from any cost of maintenance. Tba railway company, in the constroo- . tlon, maintenance and operation of its roads, shall not hold the city for any damages that may occur. COMPENSATION. ''r-Th franchise provides that the railway FELL TWENTY FEET Painful Accident to a Carpenter Near Bash Prairie. . VANCOUVER, Oct 2f. Charley Smith, : a contractor engaged in building a house pear Brush Prairie, fell yesterday after , Boon XJroTO. tb neeS st the-stt-scttaiwr dis tance of 0 feet, and suffered a fracture -of the wrist and thigh. A rafter on which the unfortunate man stepped lipped and in an instant he was precipi tated to the ground. His injuries, al though painful, are regarded as not criti cal Clarke County Sunday Schools. ' The sixth annual convention of the In terdenominational Sunday schools of Clarke County will be held at the Van- m couver Methodist Church, Wednesday and Thursday, November 6 and 6. Efforts will . be made to have all the Sunday schools of Clarke County represented by enough -. delegates to make the convention a large one and tbe representation equal. In connection with the recular routine work Of the convention the annual state- tour - rally will be conducted by State Field j Marshal Rev. W. C. Merrit and Interstate j Field Wotfxer Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner, I the latter of Chicago. A program to oc- ' oupy the ntlre two days of the session I .-.j has been prepared, and a large attendance ; Is expected. Marriage Licenses Issued. - Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Andrew K. McPherson and Mi.sg Jo-. T j t nm. "11 Adk Ir.san of Eugene, Or.; A. Behafer and Miss Florence It vendue; Ar thur Randall and Miss Edna Holmes ot "Portland. The three happy couples were Joined tn the bonds of matrimony by Justice Arthur Haine. For Assault and Battery. - . A van-ant was issued from Jusjce Balnea Court this morning for the arrent of Ed. Martin on a charge of assault and battery on Charley Lee, a Chinaman. Martin ' could not be found, and It jg - twtWrtsi0f lefjhe "stater" ' - ' : -SaSSBMSSSMH-BB : v; Personal - Mention. . O. Wolfe, of rellda, is In the city. W. XT. Milton, of Portland, was a vlsl lor tn tha city yesterday. , A Orchard, representing the Pacific VANCOUVER ANP CLARKE COUNTY NEfos. i. ..... company hall pay to th. city an annual tax either (J it gross earning. Its mile age or a flat turn. It further provides that the company shall fil. aa annual re part with the City Auditor, and that the books of the company shall be subject to inspection at. any time in accordance with the provisions of the new city charter. The points principally under discussion at the meeting- are tbe ones relating to compensation, street Improvement and the Inspection of the books. If an agree-' raent can be reached on these three Items it ia quite likely a blanket franchise will be substituted at the next meeting of the Council which will be accepted by the railway company. MISSING GIRL FOUND TODAY Viola Coiteun Claims She Was Kidnaped Story Disbelieved. Viola Coiteun, the missing daughter of Victor Coiteun, has been found. She Is I now at Aurora, twenty-eight miles from j this city, at the home of George School, j a farmer, at whose house she applied for shelter. - The girl claimed that she had been kidnapped by a woman dressed m blue as she was walking to school on Tuesday morning. She states that this woman drove her to within a few miles of Oregon City, and then left her. This story is believed neither by Mr. Scholl nor the girl's parents. . Samuel Simmons, a private detective, engaged by Mr. Coiteun, began a syste matic investigation of the mystery this morning. Beginning at the girl's depar ture on her eventful Journey to school, every clue was rapidly run down In the order that it was presented. Step by step the detective, accompanied by the girl's father and a Journal reporter, eliminated the various possible theories. Viola's footsteps were traced In the soft clay of an unusual path ares bowed clear ly her undecided mind, finally doubling back on themselves In the direction of Oregon City. But by 1 o'clock this afternoon every shred of reliable evidence pointed Irres istibly to the conclusion that Viola had ran away. After "a" hurried rehearsal of the facts the detective turned to Mrs. Coiteun. "Do you suppose your daughter would run awayT" he queried. "Oh, never, never," said the mother. "Viola Is too" and then a bicycle rider shot to the gate crying "Viola is in Aurora. She ran away." ' R00ME IN TOWN. Superintendent ot Telegraph A. U. Roome, of the Southern Pacific with headquarters at San Francisco, was l;i Portland yesterday, accompanied by A. F. HUllard, general foreman of repairs. This was Mr. Roome's initial trip over the lines In California and Oregon, since his appointment to the position he: now holds, about two months ago. Mr. Roome was formerly superintendent of telegraph of the Atlantic system of the Southern Pacific, with headquarters In New Orleans, from which place he was transferred to San Francisco as superin tendent of telegraph for both the Atlan tic and Pacific divisions. Mr. Roome was greatly pleased with Portland and showed particular Interest in the harbor and the shipping done. He predicts a great fu ture for this city. Coast Biscuit Company, was In the city yesterday. Mr. Oerson, of Oerson & Hart, Portland, Is In the city on business. Frank Radden is a .visitor In the city from Battle Ground. Miss ftora Sullivan, of Portland, is vis iting relatives In the city. Mrs. Wm. Dubois was a vistor In Port land yesterday. W. R. Dunbar, Register of the Land Office, visited Oregon's metropolis, y eaters dy. . .Mr Cflklei,reprifC3t;7.Hen 4V Jjewiil of Portland, Is in the city today on busi ness.' Mr. Moreley, of Ellsworth, was In the city yesterday. A. W. Woody was a visitor in the city yesterday, from Brush Prairie. John Gibson left yesterduy for St. Louis. E. S. Blesecker, Republican nominee for Sheriff, returned today from a trip through the county, posting election no tices. Currie Franklin left yesterday to attend the State University at Seattle. Chaa. E. Davis, of Spokane, Wash., is In the city visiting relatives. Thomas Ramsey, of Portland, visited yesterday with his brother, J. R. Ram sey. E. Fleming, of Portland, was In the city on buctneas with the Land Office. Mrs. A. Wise and Mrs. Hexter. formerly of this city, ire visiting here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J, D. Meyer. Mrs. R. Joseph and little son Edwin, of i The Baltimore Restaurant j has made arrangements with one of the I largest oyster houses on the Coast to be i furnished oysters daily, and is prepared j to serve the public with Oysters at 30c per pint Hotel Baltimore Large, pleasant, well i rufriUKed rooms, all on the first floor In j fire-proof building. Terms reasonable. Henry Van Atta. Proprtetor. IN EVERYBODY'S MOUTHI WHAT? A Portland Hotel Boquet Cigar 12c and 25c sizes, made by the Star Union Cigar Factory 90 Blxth Street. Portland. Oregon. For sale at the Palm, Vancouver. Wash. LOG OA 15 IN CAFE Vancouver, Wash. ABBEY & AVERT, Props. SHELL FISH A SPECIALTY. Eerything new and strictly first-class. The best the market affords. Prices reasonable and set is fact Ion guaranteed. A trial Is solicited: Meals served on short notice. Open day and ntght. THEY WANT FRESH MEAT Batchers Say That Meat From Country Is Bid. WILL PETITION CITY COUNCIL Market Men Claim That Health of Consumer Suffers. "We do not want any killed stock to be brought Into the city by farmers, as It s detrimental to the health of our custom ers and the welfare of our business." Thus say the members of the Retail Butchers' Association of Portland. At their meeting last Wednesday night a committee was uppotnted to procure the assistance of the City Council, of Dr. Biersdorf. the city health officer; Dr. E. N. Hutchlnsoft. of the department ot animal industry, and of the cltliens ol Portland. In this crusade for the protec tion of the health of the public. The butchers claim that the farmers do not know how to kill cattle, und that they have no facilities for properly hand ling the meat. In this way the meat con tracts germs and disperses them In the system of the consumer. Another reason for the crusade Is that it causes an over stock of meat and the consequent cut ting of prices. When the farmers bring their meats into the city they sell It for what they can get and consequently cause the. markets to be overloaded wltn meat. ' "You see, the meat market Is not like any other business," said a prominent butcher today. "We can carry this amount of meat and no more, "hecause the public cannot consume any more. In any other business a stock can be carried, in ours It cannot. Our stock must be replenished daily so as to have fresh stuff only. When the farmers bring their meats into the city they sell It at a low price, consequently overloading the mar ket, so that meat Is carried over from day to day, and subsequently sickness to the consumer and money loss to us." FOUR TRACK NEWS. The Ootober issue of the Four Track News Issued by the New York Central, Is out. and proves to be quite an Inter esting number. One of the best articles Is that entitled "In the Shadow of Trea son," by L. K. Becker, It being an Inci dent In the life of Benedict Arnold, with Illustrations among which are reproduc tions of "The John Anderson Passport," "Descriptions of Redoubts, Sent by Ma-jor-General Arnold to Sir Henry Clinton and Captured on Major Andre, ' and "The Andre Monument at Place of Execution." . . . ..... - DIVORCE DAY. Four couples who were Joined together until separated "by death or the divorce court were separated by the latter route this morning, by Judge Sears. Henry M. Kingston, from Kmma S. Kingston. Cora Haworth from Henry M. Haworth. Ward C. Wetmore from Dorothea Wet more. John Berreth from Amelia Berreth. San Francisco, are visiting in. the city, as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Schaned ling. Mrs. Moreley and daughter Ethel leave for a two-months' visit in the East. Barracks News. Mr. William Rloen, of Vancouver Bar racks, was a Portland visitor yesterday. First Lieutenant Hart-y I Gilchrist, as sistant surgeon h. S. Army, and Lieuten ant Quackenbush returned, ttamojnto 'tTom a trip to New York, j: lr,a M. Schwarfa, chief quartermaster's , clerk of the Department of the Colum bia, was presented with a gold-headed ; cane last Wednesday evening by the em ' ployes of the quartermaster's depart I ment Mr. Swarts leaves today for St. ' Louis. 1 Sergeamt La Belle, Garrison No. 42, . Army and Navy Union, had a rousing . meeting last night, and initiated a class of seven new members. After tbe regular meeting a light lunch was served, after which dancing was indulged In till the wee sma' hours. Hotel Arrivals. Columbia M. Kendlg, Portland: Mrs. A. G. Hansen, Battle Ground; A. M. Blaker, Hopewell; Max Metschan, Tacoma; A. K. McPherson, Tacoma; H. Gerson, Fort land; Dr. Kellhoe, Portland; B. D. Trimus, Portland; J. H. McKeefe. Port land; A. E. Somers and wife, Seattle; Edward Swsyne. U. S. A.; H. Dunlop, Louisville; G. Gosseny, VaColt; L. Co cher, Tacolt. Baltimore J. M. Weatherford, South Bend, Wash.; John Gibbons, St. Louis, Mo.; T. Fletcher, Riverside! Mr. Hudly, city; Ed Bowman, Independence. Rlvervlew Ruth Chamberlain and fam ily, Portland; A. M. Ayero, Seattle; W. H. H. Reed, Corbett, Ore.; James Prinston, Portland; K. McDonald, Portland. The Evening Journal left at your resi dence or plaoe of business for 10c a week. Leave orders at The Palm. Telephone Mam zaa. . BUILDING PERMITS. Geo. B. Smith, lH-stpry dwelling, Rain and Williams avenues, gllTO. Karl Koch, 1-story dwelling, Brooklyn .and Vftt.ir-waatyixtAr,iaDuV ' , School District No. L school, Kearney and Sixteenth, 1385. Same school, East Burnside and East Twelfth, $3S5. G. H. Warden, 1-story cottage. Twelfth and Powell, 1600. John Glnty, 2-story dwelling. Grand avenue and Holladay, $3o0wV BURRING WORDS Tom Johnson Roasts Members of His Own Party. CINCINNATI. Oct. SeMaror Tom L. Johnson, of Cleveland, took the stump hers last evening and turned the search light of his oratory upon Jotn R. Mc Lean, a member of Ms own party. John son Js recognised as the lending Demo cratic politician In the stau. is looked upon as a possible candidate for the presidency in U04, and his tttry remarks were Jiot looked for In ths direction from whence they came. The addres was giv en before a large audience assembled In a tent. "Local Traitors in the Demo cratic Ranks.t was the subject which he chose. Although he referred to the re cent remarks made by . Hanna in his speech here, but little time was devoted to the Republicans. Chairman Barnard was another Democrat who rccelvea marked attention and he was burned to a turn by the caustic toiiRui- of the speaker. Charles W. Baker presided over the meeting. HANNA TIRED. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Oct. Ul.-At the close of an address here last night Sen ator Mark Hanna partially broke down and had to be supported to a seat. He had been speaking almost continually during the day. WELLINGTON-3TI1.L OIT. WASHINGTON, Oct. .-Wellingtn. who Jumped into fame a year ago through questionable acts and remarks in an ad dress, and who has long been regarded as a renegade Republican, has announced that he will not return to the party this session. GOVERRHENT BRINGS SUIT A oomplalnt was filed in the United StaVs Circuit Court this morning by the United States of America ex rcl. The Giant Powder Company, Consolidated, by A. Newlands. against E. .T. Johnson and the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, and was placed In the hands of Marshal Matthews and served by Deputy Wilson. The complaint 'alleges that on October 20. 1900, Johnson entered Into a contract with the Government, represented by Captain W. C. Langfltt. Corps of Engi neers, United States Army, for the exca vation of rock and sand in the channel of the Columbia River below Tongue Point, Or., subject to all conditions and requirements of the specifications at tached to and made -a?ai t of the con tract. A bond In the -sum of $40.000 '-was given by Johnson to secure performance of this part of the contract. The complaint further alleges that dur ing the months tff Decembt-r, 1900, and January, 1901, the Giant Powder Com pany, .by its resident agent. A. Newlands, furnished and supplied materials for the prosecution of said Work as contracted for by Johnson, by delivering toshlm at Astoria giant powder and other explosive materials at his special Instance and re quest, to the amount. apd agreed value of That no part, of the sum has been paid and that When demand for payment was made it was refused. There for the relator prays for judgment in the sum mentioned, with Interest from Janu ary 81, 1901. John F. Logan appears for the relator. FUNDS FOR MINERS There-i.as been a good attendance this week at the Baker, where a benefit is being given for the Pennsylvania coal miners. A great many of ths 000 pickets in the hands of the various unions are still out, but the probabilities are that by tomorrow night almost the entire number will haye been sold. It is a difficult mat ter to arrive at any intelligent conclu sion as to what the total amount of the funds faised In this manner for the im poverished miners will approximate, but It is believed that a handsome sum will be realised. A large percentage of the union men in the city will attend both to night and tomorrow night. . ' t PROSPERITY AHEAD "It seems to me that the years 1903, 1904 and 1905 will be record-breaking years for Portland In the way of the number of people who will visit here during those years " remarked President Beach, of the Board of Trade, to a Journal re porter today. ''I base my conclusions on the fact that San Francisco will have the G. A- R. convention In 1908. Portland will send a strong delegation there and the railroads will make excursion rates from there to Portland and return, so that many will visit Portland also. Then there Is the Trans-Mlsslssippl Congress of Business Men, which will meet In Se attle. Many delegates to this convention will go home by way of Portland. "Besides these in 1904 we will no doubt have many conventions, as wo are work ing hard to get them. There is the Na tlonaj Live Stock Association, the Na tional Convention of Christian Churches, and others. These are as far as 1 know. There no doubt will be many more con ventions on the Coast. 'This looks to me as though conditions are now better In Portland than they have been before. Everything has been stirred up and if there Is anything com ing off Portland always wants to ie there with both feet. Then there Is the year 1905. This year marks the Lewis and Clark Fair and it Is needless to say that many people will corns here at that time." REST FOR "RELEASES," FOrV DODGE, la., M. The ' Coffin Home for released convicts, known by the name of "Hope Hall." wag dedicated to day with interesting exercises. The dedi catory address was delivered by Mrs. Maude Balllngton Booth, Among those present were the wardens Of the state penitentiaries and reform schools, mem bers of the State Board of Control and numerous other persons Interested in charitable and correctional work.. f - IDENTIFIED WITH FAIR Coli Parker Is Here to Confer With Commission. BEEN ON PROSPECTING TOUR Says Everyone Is Taking .Great In 4 terest in Enterprise. Colonel F. J. Parker, chairman of the Washington State Commission of the Lewis and Clark Centennial, la In the, city from Walla Walla for the purpose, of conferring with the local. members. oX'thev commission regarding progress which has been made relative to the Fair. The appropriation to the enterprise. Mr. Parker states, will receive the first consideration. His Idea is for a committee to be appointed, Just prior to the convening of the Legislature, for lobbying purposes, and secure an appro priation Just as i quickly as possible." Speaking of the Fair, Mr. Parker said: INTEREST SHOWN. "I have put In the summer prospecting in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, and I met people who manifested the greatest Interest In the enterprise. Many of them were enthusiastic over thu matter, and will lend substantial assistance to make it a success.' "I am also here on other business. A number of miners came down with me from the upper country, who are desirous of locating on land near my Elk City ranch. So soon as 1 attend to other ur gent matters I shall leave, for there at once. While out prospecting this' sum mer I made a good strike on Rapid Kiver. near the Seven Devile country. 1 would have done some development work, but the sheep had eaten on tne range ho j close that there was no feed for my pack animals, and I wss forced to leave. Tin- sheep are ruining that country." ,- j Colonel Parker was formerly publisher of tbe Walla Walla Statesman, and la a pioneer of the West: lie was a scout in j the Nes Perces Indian wars wltn lienerni j Howard, and his experiences In the early j days would make an interesting book. He is credited with being the first man t who said "Keep your eye on Pasco." THE CHRISTEL NOW IN PORT She Brings a General Cargo From Antwerp. The German ship Chrlstel.- Captain Wurthmann, reached port yesterday afternoon with a general cargo from Ant werp. She came by way of Los An geles, where she discharged 1400 tons of freight, being the balance of 1300 tons to Portland. The major portion of the cargo consists of- glass,, paint and ce ment, and Is being discharged at the dock at the foot of Pine street. The vessel was 117 days In making the passage to Loa Angeles. Taking it as a whole the voyage was a very pleasant ne and good time was made. Cold weather, lasting about- two days, was ex perienced in coming around Cape Horn. Its severity was something unusual for that time of year. Sixteen days were oc cupied In coming up the Coast from the California port, and" baffling winds were enobuntered. ' Captain Wurthmann Is well known in Portland, and his ship had no sooner been moored utll he was surrounded by a group of friends who extended him a warm greeting. TROOPS ARRIVE. The troops that left San Francisco arrived this morning at 4 o'clock at the Union Depot, and were promptly trans jjwted t9"Tort Walla Waa: The train consisted of eight tourist cars, one Pull roan first-class sleeper, two baggage ana three freight cars. - The troops num bered 300 men, thirteen officers and banl. Several of the officers and men were ac companied by their wives and children. Among the ladles were Mrs. Godfrey, wife of Colonel Godfrey; Mrs. Captain Armstrong, Mrs. Captain Dixon and Mrs. Haskell, wife ot Lieutenant Haskell. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Edmund B. Barnum, 81, to Clara B. Chapman, 20. John H. Hill, 88, to Llaile Metcalf, V. BIRTHS. October 23, to the wife of Benjamin Simon, 629 Third street, a girl. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. Bernard Blglin, aged V, 764 Avon street, diphtheria. DEATHS October 22, Gum Tem, Infant child of Tan Jay Tem. 89 Second street, spinal meningitis. October 20. Rudolph Marsch, aged 62, 262 East Eighth gtreet north; Brlghts dis ease. October 23, Alma E. York, aged 66, North Pacific Sanitarium, cancer uf bowels. The Edward Holman Undertaking Co., funeral dlreotors end embalmera, 280 Yamhill.. -Phone 607. ,- j. p.- Flnley A Son, funeral directors and embalmers, have removed to their I new eetafcHehinefft. earner TMss) and Mad ison streets. Both phones No. 9. Crematorium. n- Oregon City ear line, near Sellwood; modern, scientific complete. Charges Adults, (38) child, ren, $2S. Visitors, 9 to 6 p. m. Portland Cremation Association. Portland. Or. Burkhardts florists. Main 502,23d Clisan ! Do you ever re alize that the Druggist who fills your. Pre scriptions, sim- Ele tho it may e. takes your life in his keeping'. Skill, care and fidelity you ex pect and pay for and you should have it & Come Into our Prescription Dpartmmnt note our methods and our medlclnen. Wm have no secrets on the strength of what we are and what we do, we ask your patronage. Woodard. Clarke & Co. NEWS OF AND FOR MARINERS The British ship Qlenneslln, Captain Pi'itchard, arrived at Astoria Wednesday from Royal Roads In tow of , the tug Tthoosh. Captain Prltchard was here about three years ago. At that time the Olehneslln brought a cargo of general merchandise for Fuller & Co. The Madagascar is taking on stiffening al the Irlvlng docks. The Wega left down the river yesterday with her wheal cargo , T.r-.e. . DS-JUsli. ship. Copley has finished, discharging her cargo. ' The Xerons began taking wheat yester uay afternoon itt the elevator. The British (tlilp Matterhorn arrived at Astoria Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. Pho r from Hamburg with general mer chandise. The Indrasnmha moved from the Al Ivim dork to the mill yesterday to com plete hrr cargo. She will sail Tuesday. The Alliance sailed for San Francisco mu) way points this morning at 6 o'clock. She took out general merchandise and a good passenger list. NOTICE 10 MARINERS. Notice Is hereby given of the following -change in iho aids to navigation in this dt.-urlrt. which affects the list of beacons Aud Luo .t-iftooaiit.- 1W, pag T: Outer Buoy A B. & W. P. 8. second--clftn a?v-w a eiWi!h;. OefoiA t;tn 51 feet of watfcr, about one-quarter mle outHldo the bar, on- the following bear ings: I'mpuua Kiver Life Saving Station N. N; 10.. E. Southern Head Winchester Bay (tan gent) N, El ti K Umpqua River Light House E. The channel over this bar changes fre quently, and' It should not be attempted by strangers. By order of the Light House -fioard. C. O. CALKINS, Commander, U. S. N Light House In spector. ' STEAMER LOST. SN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24. The steam er Cell Is ashore but her crew were s'tved and taken aboard the Brooklyn. BANQUET LAST NIGHT Consul Miller Tells How to Get the Trade of Asia. The banquet tendered last night to Hwnr B. Miller,- I'nlted States CJafnrul to New Chwang. China, was attended by 69 representative men of Portland, Includ ing Hon. H. W. Corbett. Senator Mitchell and Congressman Tongue. The dining room of the Portland Hotel was very prettily decorated with palms and lilies in honor of the occasion. t " After having done Justice to a palatable menu, Mr. Miller delivered an address on "Trade Relations With China." He gave valuable suggestions aa to how to get the trade of the Orient, stating that the United States has the best chance for this trade, as Russia's policy has lost her much prestige and Japan does not hare much ' expansive power over the other Oriental countries. This address was followed by one from Mr. Corbett, who prophesied that the United States would have a population of 400,000,000 by 1905. of which 50,000,000 would be on the Pacific Coast. He then praised Mr. Miller's work as Conful, stat ing that It was fortunate for the United States that be was sent to China, as he was the right man In the right place. epator Mitchell and Congressman Tongue then expressed, their views of the amount of trade that could Be nutured with the Orient, proving that there was a great deal awaiting the United States there. CATHEDRAL FAIR. The Cathedral Fair was concluded last night. " It' was well' attended throughout and proved very successful, both socially and financially. The gold watch for the most popular street car ma was won by Oscar Johnson, a conductor on the City & Suburban line. W. R. Glendennlng of. the O. R N. Co. secured the silver service,- valued at 8175. At the last drawing In the evening the following persons drew prises: 'Lan&lnf StouCT16nbf coal! Mrs. Waters, picture; William . Foley, wfflow chair and U hat; M anjljjji..,r5sa. 'Jesstip.' pITfowcusElon; William Brecken rldge, hand grip; Mrs. 3. 3. Smith, piano scarf; D. Casey, umbrella; J. F. Eu hrech, cigars; Mrs. E. tTRourkj cake; J.. B. Glover, point lace collar; Burns, lamp; .Mrs. McCarthy,- bottle perfumery; Miss Grace Oarin) lot ol ' land; Miss E. B. Kelly, fruit cakp; Dr. McNally, alarm clock; A-VE. King, case muabv GREAT CENTRAL Engineers to Stop Work Through the Mount ns. Owing to the approach of winter it is not likely that the engineering work on the proposed Oreat Central Kallroad be tween Coos Bay and Salt Lake, will be undertaken in the more mountainous re gion before spring, as storms are liable to come on at any time. 4 - Tne "work 3T locating Che "line" bet" ween Roeeburg and Myrtle Point is to ue pushed, right along, however, as weil as the first 20 miles or more directly east 01 Roseburg. It is the Intention to do this during tbe winter, and when sptlng comes the engineers expect to carry the work on through toward Salt Lake. As to the company's Interests in Ros-t-burg, work Is progressing more- rapidly than at any time heretofore. The site for the depot has been definitely stakcl out, and building materials are now be ing hauled upon the ground for the erec tion of the headquarters buildings, upon which carpenters have already begun work. Chief Engineer Kinney Is per sonally superintending the movements at Roseburg. . WHOLESALE ARRESTS, . Atissaap ... 4sKp ... andDeputy- Fitsgerald are engaged 'In compiling a list of names, of those who have hot paid, their occupation tax license. Heretofore great consideration has been shown the violators of this ordinanee, and every op portunity given them to pay without re sorting to drastic measures. Patience has ceased to be a virtue, and the delin quents will be forced up. There are about 200 persons who have neglected to comply with the law, and do not show any inclination to so do. When arrested the usual fine Is 15 each. If all are brought up for a fine the revenues of the city will be increased by about $1000. WAS HE DROWNED? Was Perry Hinsdale, a prominent Con tractor in Portland a few years ago, drowned ? Mayor Williams has received such an Inquiry from A. C. Dean of Overhlll, W.; Va, If anyone can answer the question the Mayor would like to hear from them. The Standard Gas Lamp Beautiful Whit. Light at Minimum Cost. Our Standard Lamp will light a room 20 feet square brilliantly. A gas plant portable. Hang it anywhere. Approved by Fir. Insurance Under- writers. Every lamp guar anteed. For sale by H.W. Manning Lighting and Supply Co. Wholesale nd Retail. Latest Improved Match-Lighting GsS Lamps, Cas Mantels and Llflht- Ing 8upplles. ' . General Agent for "WONDERFUL DORAN LIGHTING SYSTEM. 106 Sixth St., Portland, Or. Opposite Merrill's Cyclery. The Coming Suburb! WOODSTOCK . . -' SEE THE OWNERS, Portland Trust Company of Oregon 109 THIRD 8TREET. WE PAY a dividend of two per cent per month on money, ($10 up), payable . monthly; good se- -curity. Call or write 242 Washington St. PORTLAND, OR. Dr. L. M. Davis. President, m THE HOTEL MIKADO- Watt Montelth, Proprietor. CORNER SIXTH AND STARK STREETS Phone 7&J PerUemm, Or . III u,. rr'-'"-r.- -? -w