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Newspaper Page TextTHE ORBOOW DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, THURSDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 4, 1XX. re CRUEL BUTCHERY BEFORE CROWD MUCK RAKING BAD, SAYS OIL KING ASKS RAILROAD FOR DAMAGES BECAUSE SHE FEU IN RIVER NEWBERG SESSION DRAWS TO END LIBER INDUSTRY WAR WAS BETWEEN GAMECOCKS When Mrs. Carrie B Fisher at tempted to board a train of the Colum bia River Northern railway at Lyle. Washington, on February II of this year, abe fell off a trestle II feet Into the river, she testified before Judge Cleland In the circuit court this morn ing, and for the shock and Injuries she received she asks tl.ioo damages from tha railway company. She started from Portland to Golden dale, Washington, she said, and disem barked from the steamer Undine at liyle to take the train for Ooldendale at (.o'clock In the evening. She passed through a wharf boat and want up a gangplank to the train. There were no lights along the tracks near the train, and it was so dark she could not aee, abe said. She believed that the track waa on solid ground Instead of being on a trestle, and groped her way to tha paasenger car. Juat as she was ready te board the ear aha stepped off the trestle and fell Into the river, go ing under the water twice. She 'lost her ault case and clothing, and sus tained bruises on her left arm and right knee. The railway company alleges la de fense that there were lights near the train, and that Mrs. Flatter triad to get on the train from the wrong side, and that had she gone where the boat crew Ghastly Spectacle at Fourth and ' Rockefeller Deplore Modern Last Day of Woman's Christian Temperance Union Con vention at Newberg. Labor Commissioner Hoff Gath ers Data Relative to Ad vancement in State. Rough Rider Harvey Says Insur. gent Battles Were Fought by Fowls. Yamhill Streets When Po Tendency to Explore Busi liceman Shoots Horses. ness Graft FIRES FIVE SHOTS TO- KILL TWO ANIMAL8 NATION MUST BUILD UP NOT BEGIN TEARING DOWN tow her to ahe would not have rauen Into tha water. Mrs. Fisher testified that there were two other passengers In the sot of getting onto tha oar on the aide where she was at the time ebe fell. She said it was so dark she would not have recognised bar mother had ahe met her. C. M. Idlemsn and H. C Thomllnson appear aa attorneys for Mrs. Fisher. The railway company la represented by Williams. Wood LJnihleum. FORMER OFFICER8 WILL 8ERVE ANOTHER YEAR STENOQRAPHER8 PREPARE REPORT OF STATISTICS GROUNDING OF ARMS 18 PROGRESSING RAPIDLY Crowd Jeers as Officer Nelson Must Not Hold Out Freiuied At- Mrs. Lucia Faxon Addlton Presents Work of Educators Is Compiled and Many Cuban Rebels Attempt Fraud in Disarming by Fleeing to Woods With Their Guns and Horses Whan Demanded by Commission. Botcher Horses Suffering From Broken Legs Sustained in Runaway Blood Flows Over Pavement. tacks at Home as Reward for Carrying Commercial Flag Into Foreign Countries. Property at Which Rest Erected. Nye Brook Upon Cottage It to Be It Is Shown That They Arc the Poorest Paid Class of Wage Earners Here. 0 IN OREGON 'If It takes Ave ahots to kill two h or sis whan tha poltoemaa'a revolver la bald but a foot from their heads, how many show would It take to wins a burglar traveling six miles an hourT" That and many similar questions were asked by a large and leering- crowd this moraine after Officer Nelson succeeded la killing two horses belonging to Ed ward M. Neylon, Sixteenth and Jeff ar son streets. The horses ware driven by O. L. Sloppy and according to hie state ment tha neckyoke became loosened and tha pole fell, startling the horaes ao that they broke Into a run and pursued their way down Fourth street until they earns to Yamhill, where Bleppy turned them Into the curb In an effort to atop their mad flight The horaes fell and both auffarad broken lega. The pitiful spectscle soon drew a large crowd of people who clamored about the policeman and demanded that he put them out of their misery. Cruel atainherj B-srlBa One of the horses waa lying OB the (round and should have been an easy nark for tha policeman, aa ha stood directly above Ita head, but after much delay oauaed by the refusal of the re volver to act properly, ha aucceeded In eendlng a bullet Into lta neck. The boras reared, and erased with the doubly lnflioted pain, eought to break away from the men holding It. At last It aettled back upon the ground and lay there quietly, seeming to know that resignation to another shot from the Solioeman'a revolver would end Its Misery. The other horse, with one leg broken at the fetlock, rose to He feet after the runaway and presented a ghastly sight as it stood upon three feet and bald the other one with Its dangling hoof, clear of the ground. Tha crowd clamored for lta death also, and Nelson was forced to give way to popular will, but ha refused to kill tha horse while it araa In a standing position. Ropes wars procured and the poor animal was thrown to the pavement. While the crowd waa being cleared away the ani mal, suffering inteneely, waa not able to withstand tha pain, and despite the efforts of the men holding It, roee to lta feet. Once more tha ropes hsd to he drawn about lta legs and again tha terrible spectacle of throwing the Wounded animal waa tha center of Inter set for the morbid crowd. f$ as-Stai X3XL When at last It had bean secured. Offloer Nelson drew his revolver and ted Into the animal's head. With a snort and groan of pain tha horse tried to rise to Its feet Blood gushed from i lta mouth and ears and splashed about the pavement Its head waa secured and another shot fired, thle time taking affect In the cheek. Convulsions and roans alone followed the bungling et- tempts of tbe offloer and the crowd Felled. "Again I Shoot again!" Nelson tired onoe more and the animal sank back te the pavement while the crowd hooted Use work of thp police- man. Many contended that tha boree was not dead even after the third shot ind yelled to the policeman to shoot twain. Ha refused to do so, and numer- cms persona who watched the bloody sight said that tha horaa finally bled to daajb. Wltnsssee te the runaway and horri fying speotaole that followed Insist that Bleppy, the driver, did all In his power to stop ths runaway and save bis team. Several men stepped up to him and gave him their names and addraaaee, stating that in case the owner sought to plaoe tbe blame upon him they would testify that he had done all be could to savs ahe team. DARING THEFT FROM RESTAURANT CASH TILL A daring theft of 114 from ths till of Max Smith's Savoy restaurant on Seventh street near Morrison last night Is engaging the attention of the bureau of orlmlnal investigation of tha police department The ortma was one ef the boldest oommttted In some time and la evidently the work of a dangerous sneak thief. As a customer entered tbe place last flight, ths thief, who is described as be ing about It years ef age and dressed In a black suit and bat also made hie entry. Tbe welter stepped from behind tbs cash counter to take the order of the patron, without observing the move ments of the second man. The orlmlnal ejuletly made his way to the cash drawer, and securing til in silver, wslked out of tbe side door. The af fair happened so rapidly that no effbrt oould be made te atop the crook. Tha proprietor of the restaurant states that four bottles of whlakey and 4 tn cash were stolen In the same man ner the previous night, and believes that the same man was responsible for both crimes. Several detectives are working on the case but have been un to locate tbe culprit. SAL00NMEN ROASTED BY FEDERAL JUDGE (Jearsal Special Ssrvlee.t Clarkesburg. W. Vs., Oct. 4. Federal Judge Dayton. In charging the grand Jury this afternoon, said that traffickers Is liquor era St out of every 100 dis honest, sad can give no reason for en gaging in a business which destroys tbe TRACTION MAGNATES ARE UNDER ARREST (Jearsal Special Service.) . Lea Angeles. Oct L Warrants ware Issued today for tha arrest of PresMent M P. Clark and VI. e-President V H. harm an of the Is Angeles-Pacific Hallway company becauss of their fall Sjre to equip their cars with readers. CAVALRYMEN ARE TO EMBARK FOR CUBA (leans! serial Berries.) Dee Koines. Oet. i SU hundred of Ma Eleventh cavalryman In thla vicinity will start Mr Cuba tomorrow. (Journal Special Service.) Cleveland, Oct. i. John D. Rockefel ler thinks that two years of "muck raking" has been very bad for the na tion. In an Interview today he says: "If wa limit the opportunity, we stop national development. Will the Indi vidual etrlve. If he knows his hard won prise will be snatched by the govern ment? The nation Is too young to he gin tearing down. Wo must build up. Tn Europe when the attacks were made on the packers, the Frenchmen were gleeful. They hate us and used our own charges agalnat the packers as hot ammunition. They era anxious to get the better of us In the-world tf trade. In the eaat and Japan. It la the same way. Japan ia developing Into a wonderful power. "We must develop our enterprises, not limit their opportunity. Is it com mon sense to ten our young men. on whom the future depends, that they can hope for AO other reward for carrying the commercial flag forward than frensled attacks at home, and all the! handicaps that their own government can put upon them?" Rockefeller eald that of all the charges made against him, the one that hurt mos: waa that he bid tried to t,ie tate the course of study In the Institu tions bat ha end wed. He said: "I never mtfle such a suggestion' PILOT ROCK ROAD IS ASSURED BY-O'BRIEN (Special Dispatch to Tbe Journal.) Pendleton, Or., Oct 4. That tha Pilot i Rock branch of the O. R. N. will be built. within a reasonable time le tbe aa- , au ranee given the people of Umatilla county by General Manager J. P. ' O'Brien of tbe o r. n. system, wno baa Just returned from a trip over the sutvey of the branch line to the town of Pilot Rook. Mr. O'Brien was accompanied by J. W. Morrow, tax land agent of the O. R. N.. and together they closely In spected ths line of the proposed road and Investigated tha business prospects of that ccmmunlty. It is hoped by tbe company that tha right of way can be secured soon so that work can go on on tbe project Pendleton will be ths etarting point for trains and will be tha actual junction, although the switch will be two miles west of the city for convenience. MODERN WOODMEN w 0FFICIAL IS HERE Hon. R. R. Smith, chairman of the 'hoard of directors of the Modern Wood- men of America, la In the oily on of- flclal business. Ha will, address an open meeting of Spruce oamp thle even- Ins at their new headquarters In Meara' ball, at Williams avenue and Russell 'street. All Modem Woodmen, their families and friends are Invited, Director Smith le ona of tha most popular officials of tbe order and is a epeaker of unusual ability. GERMANS OBJECT TO AMERICAN INVASION (Josraal Special Service.) Berlin. Oct 4. An Americsn ayndl eate le negotiating for tha purchase of Use German packlng-houaes with a view to controlling 'ths German canned meat trade. The papers unite in attacking the "American Invaders," warning them to keep their bands off. NORWEGIAN ROYALTY VISITING IN DENMARK (Josraal Special Servtee.) Copenhagen, Oct. 4. Tbe King, Queen and Crown Prince of Norway are here on their first official visit abroad alnoe the coronation. AN OUTDOOR ELEVATOR A 510-foot lift in the Alps, whan A. B. Stein bach, tbs well-known Port land merchant, is visiting. It is suggested that a similar structure be erected on Portland -Heights. HRr em sB-BBb1 PL .ft -BBBBBlWrV&7 B r J (HI BJpHflflHfljKL him l ' nL wm fin aBaBBaB SSL . faR BSBBBSrsaaBB- L rata 9BBS-9B ft rfls. " ' -B-Sflr-B- K-3I mi. ill STRUCTURAL IRON ARRIVES FOR CORBETT BUILDING Workmen Will Begin Putting Huge Columns in Plaoe Tomorrow. The Iron columns for the first floor of the Corbett building cemmenoed to arrive this morning and tomorrow the etruotural Iron workers will begin tbe work of putting them In plaoe. The eteel girders for the first floor are ex pec ted next week, and If tuey continue to arrive promptly, about one story a week will be erected. Remarkably rapid , - , .W -l S .. Concrete building on Fourth atreet near Washington. Yesterday tbe elxth floor waa finished and tbe forms for tbe seventh floor ere being erected today. In about two more weeks It is ex pected the building will be In shape to receive tbe roof. Wakefield ft Fries report the aale of the southeast corner of Seventeenth and Lovejoy streets. On the property are three houses and there le room for an other dwelling or apartment houss. Tbe purchase price waa 111,600 and the name of the purchaaer la not announced. Mra. Oenevleva S. Sweet has sold to Ellen O'Neill the house and lot at the southwest corner of Twenty-third and Marshall streets for 4. 2-0. Halite M. Love has purchased from C. R. Ponohoe the property at Thirteenth and Weldler streets, being lots 1 and I of block 101, Holladay addition, for t,ooo. T BAKER COUNTY HAS LOWEST ASSESSMENT .Special Dispatch to Tbe Josraal.) Baker City, Or., Oct 4. Baker coun ty this year will have tha loweat tax levy In the history of the county. The estimates figured on ths expenses and receipts gives a levy not to exceed 10 mills at any point In the county, whloh Is leee than one half of the levy last year, and In tha rural districts la only about one third of last yaar'a levy. Last the levy was 47 mills In Baker The vahiatlone of Baker county land and property for the present year haa been doubled from the valuations as seeeed by tbe county court laat year, and when the county officials doubled the O. R. dc N. assessment It treated that road only as It treated the rest o. the property n Baker county and Dlaved no favorites. The total value tibn for ths county Is tl. Ml.-- tor the present year, while laat year the valua tion waa 4.17Z,10. ROAD DOWN POWDER TO SNAKE PLANNED fBe-etal Dlaostcb te Tha Josraal.) North Powder, Or., Oct. 4. A repre eentatlve of tbe O R. A N. haa Just re turned from Inspecting the route down the Powder river, from tbla point to. the Snake river, where It le to Intersect with (he line they will build from Hunting ton to Lewlston. He waa accompanied bv some of ths North Powder represen tattve men. occupying two and a half days on the trip. It le not known what report will be made to the officials, but It la a fact that the O. R. A N. is seriously consider ing taking advantage of the water grade from thle point down main powder river, With n slight variation this routs oould take In the Important mining and tim bered districts between here snda.the Snake river, and at the same time main tain an easy grade. COWBOYS SHOOT UP PINE VALLEY TOWN (Special Dkr-atcb te Ths Journal.) Baker City, Or., Oet 4 Parties re turning from Pine valley report sev eral esses of lawlessness that have oc curred there in tbe laat few days. On Saturday night a ccnple of riders grew very hilarious and proceeded to shoot up the town In true ancient border style. They rode their horsea Into ths saloon and. leveling tbetr guns st tbe bartenter. got busy. After amusing themselves in this way they galloped around ths room and out at tbe door. Through tha village the road pell mell, shooting at every house that cams within the line of their vision. Tbe Inhabitants were badly frightened, but no one waa Injured. RALPH E. MOODY IS HONORED BY ELKS By appointing him ebatrman of tbe committee on charters of the grand ledge of the Elks, a marked hono has been shown Ralph B. Moedy. of this city, by the grand exalted ruler of the Elks. All applications for charter by new lodges ars referred to the commit tee Of which Mr. Moody has been ap pointed chairman. Major Charles E. McDonnell has been appointed dletrict deputy grand exalted ruler for Oregon, and will represent ths nationalised of the order In tbla alate. Notice of the appointments was reoblved yeeterday. SENATOR CLARK IS INJURED BY AUTO (Josraal Special Service.) Los Angelse, Oct. 4. J. Roee Clark today received a latter from his brother. Senator Clark, written In Marseilles several daya after an accident In whloh he had one rib broken and bruises which were not serious. He also received a cablegram dated Sallsouiagglore, Italy, stating that the senator bad almost re covered and would continue bis trip. JOHN LATTA WEDS MISS EMMA FAILING Society Leader Becomes Bride This Afternoon at Home of Her Cousin. Miss Emma ratling, a member of one of tbe moet prominent families of Port land and a' leader of society, was mar ried at 4 o'clock this afternoon to John Latta. at the handsome home of the brlde'a cousin. Miss Henrietta Falling, Fifth and Taylor streets. Dr. A. A. Morrison of Trinity Episco pal ohurch officiated, and only relatives sad a few Immediate friends were in attendance. Miss Ann Bhepard of Hood River attended the bride; August Berg wae the beet man. Mr. and Mra. Latta leave this even ing on their wedding trip and on their return will be at home in the Harrison Corbett house at Ml Kearney street Mr. Latta la prominently connected with tbe Balfour-Guthrie company and has been occupying apartmente at tbe Nor- tonla. Mrs. Lucy Falling Burpee, who lives In England, and atlas Henrietta Falling. who has been touring abroad through- out the aummer. returned for the wed- ding of their elster. ELKS WILL REVEL AT TEMPLE TONIGHT "Blg doln's," with the accent on the big. are scheduled for the Bike' temple at Seventh and Stark streets tonight at tha first stag social Of ths aeason given by Portland lodge. No. 141. B. P. O. E. From all over the state herds or the "an tiered tribe" are making record hikes to Portland so aa to oe in on me resuvmes. . nere u do ism juu. inwi Elks, fat Elks, thin Elks, sociable Elks and nobody heard of an Elk who was not sociable, and on thla ocoaaion tnair reputation for sociability will not suf fer. : The regular eeeelon of the lodge will be held at t p. m., and upon tha conclu sion of the business tbe "one continuous round of pleaaure" which ha been p re Dared will begin. D'Urbano'a band haa been engaged to furnish the music, and there win be no "earth of good things j to eat. and, incidentally, something to drink, for the thirsty herd. Frank Hen nessey will sing a new 11 o'clock toast, and the beet vaudeville talent In the city are on the program. The committee In charge of tha atag social la composed of George L. Hutch In (chairman). Lawrence Keetlng, Jay H. Upton, Captain Rellly and Big Wert helmer. VALUATION INCREASES IN JOSEPHINE COUNTY (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) Grants Pass, Or.. Oet. 4. Assessor W H. Fsllln and deputlee have about com pleted the tax roll for thla year and tbe figures already at hand make it appar ent that the Increase of valuation of taxable property in Joeephtne county will be fully 1250.000 higher than the valuation placed laat year. Thla is a remarkable showing when It Is consid ered that the raise of laat year over that of the year before waa over 12,000,000. It Is the desire of Mr. Fsllln to place a high or comparatively high valuation of tax able property of tha county, that the tax levy may be lowered. The total value' tlon thla year will be t4,S00.OO0 for Jos ephine county. , INDEPENDENCE ASKS SALOON'tlEN TO PAY (Special EHapateh te Tbe Journal.) Independence, Or., Oct. 4. At tbe regular monthly meeting of tbe city council last night the saloon license for Independence waa raised to 1600 per annum. Thle move on the pert of the council waa entirely unloosed for and the saloonmen are a sore lot today. The license heretofore has been 1400 end there waa no particular demand for an Increase. Independence Is a amall town with four saloons, none of which do any very great amount of bualnes ex cept In hopplokln'g time, and the ealoon men are Inollned to think the council Is trying to legislate them out of busi ness. POST-SEASON GAMES BEGIN NEXT TUESDAY (Journal SneaUl terries.) Chicago, Oet, 4. President Pull lam of the National baseball league and representative of the pennant-winning local club, decided today that the first game of tbe post-season championship series will be played next Tueeday on the west sldo grounds. The National oommlaeion on next Monday will aettla upon rules to govern the ehamplonahlp series. Comlsky protests against the proposed scheme of doubling the price of admission. 'J, PLATT'S-SPOUSf-IS SEEKING HUSBAND (loernal Special Berries.) New Fork, Oct 4. Senator Piatt's wlfs came to New Tork today. She re fused to say ahe was trying to see the senator. It le reported Coachman Hedges left Tlog.) Iyodgs to go to Washington. It Is also understood thet Senator Piatt will go to the capital. VICTORIA IS TO BE LAST SHIP FOR NOME (Journal Special Service.) Seattle. Wash.. Oct 4 The last ehlp Ding for Nome this season from Se attle will be the ateamer Victor!. which leavee October 7. (Special Dispatch to Tbe Journal.) Newberg, Or.. Oct. 4 After three daya of successful meetings, the twenty-fourth annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union began Its work of tha laat day thle morning. The convention haa been dis tinctly successful In every particular, and a great deal of good work has been accomplished. Today's work waa opened with devo tional services. "Loyalty," by Anne Newell, being the feature. Reading of the minutes followed. Routine work waa gone ever at the morning session. Reports of committees showed a gift of a lot situated on Nye creek. Yaqulna bay, which waa presented to the Ore gon Woman's Christian Temperance un ion by the presiding officer, Mrs. Lucia Faxon Addlton, on which to build a rest cottage for tbe use of the members. It was aeeepted with a rising vote and hearty thanks. Mrs. Deapain was au thorised to secure pledges for the cot tage The number of delegates present en titled to vote la 7. Election of of fl eers wss held, with the following re sult: President, Mra. L. W. Addltont corresponding secretary, Mrs. Henrietta Brown: recording secretary, Mtaa Ida Marstere, and treasurer, Mrs. Hessle Shane. Yesterday's Work. I Ta.t.r.i.'. .. --Aln . ' -,K1. , -,-.. i-. p-,m conducted by Mrs. Mary Newlln; T9tLalTlg of the mnutea, report of T" bn..h. renort of I T. T. branch, and reports of superintendents. The county presidents' march waa a feature of the morning. The march was led by Mrs. It M Steele of Marlon county. This waa followed by three minute addressee on the best plan of proceedure for the coming year. The question box waa opened and valuable discussion was entered Into upon the subjects suggeeted by the queries. Memorial service waa held and noon tide prayer was offered by Mra. Bal- l04ri0fc cf Forest drove Afternoon Session. The afternoon eeealon convened st 1:10 o'clock with conferences aa fol lows: County and local president with etate president. County and local secretaries with etate secretary. County and local treasurers wltn state treasurer. Department confsrencss led by etate Chairman of board of stats superintend ents. .Mrs. Emma Pulton, assisted by Mmes. Louisa P. Round, Elisabeth Mor eom and Emily Lumm, At 2. SO o'clock tha convention was again called to order and tbe follow ing program followed out: Reading of the minutes. State president's recommendations and heart talk with delegates. Music, home protection song. Thank offering service, Mrs. Kath srlns Melton, Creaawell. Rest drill., Mrs. Barry. Dayton. "Half Hour With Parents." Mrs. Lulu Hornung, University Park. Adjournment The evening aeaalon was devote 1 to the " branch and wae known ae "X" night. It was carried out accordinc to program: Muatc, prayer, musical con test, L. T. L. song, grand gold modal contest, "The Toung Woman of Today. Miss F. E. Ootahall. Medal con tost in charge of State Superintendent Miss Orfjce Payn. MINOR" CRIMES ARE REPORTED TO P0UCE A number of minor crimes were re ported to the police today by residents of various sections of ths city. Harry Morris, a watchman employed by the O. R. A N.. notified the authorities that a house occupied by Mm in the yards waa antsred by. thtevee and a suit of clothes, a pair of ehoea and tl In cash taken. Mrs. R. Robinson of 114 Tamhill street reports that some one broke open her trunk yesterday and carried away a broadcloth coat, which she had worn but onee. Mrs Baura of 114 College street has Informed the polloe that a vacant house owned by her was visited by tblevss yesterday and valuable gas fittings and door - fastenings stolen. J. Kuimsky of 189 H Morrison street mourns the lose of a gold watch stolen from his plaoe of business. No arrests have been made in any ef the eases re ported. AUCTION SALE HELD BY COMMERCIAL CLUB ' (Special Dlapatch te Tbe Journal.! Dayton, Or., Oct 4. Under ths man agement of the Dayton Commercial club tbe first free public auction sale was held yesterday and today ' In ths city park at this place, with Mr. Qoode and son of Sslem as auctioneers. The sals was a new departure for thie section of the county and proved euch a suc oeae that the club will continue them at Intervals of one month. Stock and farm Implements brought a good price and both buyers and sellers seemed sat isfied. The date for the next sale Is sat for November 1 and 1. SHINGLE MILLS ARE TO BE CLOSED DOWN (Journal Special Service.) Seattle, Who, Oct 4. The annual closing of tbe chlngle mills of the etate le scheduled for October It, when sll present orders will be ailed. They will cloee down for two or three months, ac cording to the demand of the market Two thousand weavers will be affected. SEISMOGRAPH SHOWS MIGHTY EARTHQUAKE (Journal Special Service.) Ooettlngen. Oct. 4. The seismograph today registered a powerful earthquake 14.000 miles from this place. The vibra tions lasted two hours. (Special Dispatch te The Jearsal.) Salem, Oet 4. Labor Commissioner Hoff Is busy In ths preparation of his annual statistical report. A corps of stenographers Is being employed tn gath ering the data. The report haa this to any concerning the lumber industry of the state: "Three hundred and seventy vnlne mills. Including sawmills, combined aaw and planing mills, oomblned saw and shingle mills, 17 planlng-mlUa and aeven shingle-mllls, covering (0 par cent of the Industries In tbe state, report tbe following: Total output of lumber, 1,0T.40,I00 feet: shingles, 17,010.000; 8? planlng mllls report value of plants IS.IMOO; 100 of the balance of the mills report value of plants M.M4.S00; total number of men employed at lit mills reporting on the subject le 11,790, total of women til; It mills report an average In crease In wages of 11 par cent over 1004. None report a decrease. The total wages patd in tit mills In ltot waa !.4!,01t.t0." With reference to education in tbla stste, the report say a: Careful comparison of the statletloal data as compiled by the school superin tendents of the several countlea of the state, relating to the educational, the foundation of -the Industrial progress of the state, shows that alight but ma terial advancement haa been realised In the average salary of the school teacher ovsr that of two years ago, a condition that Is a source of much aatlsfsctlon to all who have the beat Interests of ths mental development of the state's cltlsenshlp at heart Still the teachers remain the poorest paid workers dn the slate "The average of months' school taught each year Is also Increasing gradually, there being a difference of two-tenthe months between ths overage of 1104 and that of ltOf. Tha average months of school for tbe year ending 1904 was 6 8 months, while that of 1906 waa 1.1 months. The average monthly salary received by male teachers In 1904 waa 164.1. aa against 110.01 for 1906, or an average lncreaas of 16. tO; while that of the female teacher for 1104 was 142.05, ss compared with $44.11 for 1906. an av erage Increase of 12.90 per month. Districts Increased. "There are 3,174 school districts In the state, aa against 1,161 in 1104. and a total of 111 male and 1,144 female teach ers employed, showing a decreass of two msle and sn Increase of lit female teach era over two years ago, and -also showing thst the male teachers are dis playing a tendency to get out of the pro fession on i.ecouat of the small salaries paid and to seek more remunerative em ployment. The total amount paid out to teachers In 1106 wes 11,421.914.21, aa against 11,161,1(1.66 In 1904. an increase Of, 12t0.6t6.tl. With six and one-tenth months' actual work at an average of lto.01 par month, each male teacher earned 1166.12 for the entire year of 11 months, or an average of 130.51; whlla each female teacher earned a total or 1274.10, or sn average of 12.65 par month for tha whole year." YOUNG LAWYERS ARE ADMITTED TO BAR (Special Dispatch to Tha Journal.) Salem. Or.. Oct. 4. The following were successful In tha bar examina tion: Moses Blumauer, W. C. Bryant, Charles V. Galloway. William O. Hale, William H. Hornlbrook. Tyson Klnsell. L. A. Liljequlst H. B. Montgomery, Vine W. Pesrcs. George N. Farrin, B. B. Farrlngton and A. F. Leonard. SIR TOM LIPT0N MAY TAKE AMERICAN WIFE (Journal Special Chicago, Oct. 4. 4lr Thomas Llpton called upon the mayor at the city hall to attend luncheon at the stockyards. Hs did not denv that he might seek an American bride as well as arrange for an International yaeht race. When asked about th. girl, he aaid: "Now that's a. happy thought" PEACEMAKER FATALLY SHOT BY ROISTERERS (Journal Special Serrlca.l Orlvlts, Wis., Oct. 4. Dr. Henry Con ever tried to quiet a charivari party and somebody fatally Shot him. Rich ard Hamilton, a saloon-keeper, has been arrested for the murder. MONROE DENIES THAT ROAD GIVES REBATES (Journal Sauls! Sai ilee.l Chicago. Oet 4. J. A. Monroe, traf fic manager of the Union Pacific before tbe interstate commission today, denied that the road grants elevator owners re bates. Prevloue wltnaaaee eald the road granted rebates, thus fostering a mo nopoly. CANADIAN PACIFIC STRIKERS START RIOT (Journal Special Service.) Ottawa, Obt, Oct. 4. There was ssri out rioting this afternoon by tha strik ing frelghthsndlers on the Canadian Pa cific. The polloe repulsed the foreigners, who sttscked the freight building. A Few Raggy Rah Jove, I'd like te ohaatlae those blawsted reporters! Cyril Why sot Reggy We have been Insulted. The other day the firemen rescued ua fellows from the burning clubhouse, and new the reporters have the account besded. "A Few Things Saved. But Nothing of Value." I The Horrid Thing vTha bathing here is the beat I've ever eeen. Ethel Do you swim T The Horrid Thing No; I only look. (Jearsal Special Service ) Havana. Oct. 4 An American ea Rough Rider namad Harvey waa among the disarmed Insurgents camped at Plnar Del Rio city. He, aaya that moat of the Insurgents' combats are between game cocks. Ten per oent of the reb els era carrying roosters tied to their saddles and fight at every halt There la little real warfare. Tbe disarmed rebels cheered tbe American commie- General Funaton thle morning: re ceived messages from members of the disarmament commission ssylng that tha grounding of arms is progressing rapidly in various parte of the Island. General Funston has arranged to vlait tha Aeberta camp thla afternoon. The Santa Clara commissioners report the recovery of a quantity of dynamite taken from an American Iron company. Many of the rebels are Attempting fraud In disarming Half a dosen fled to the wooda with their guns and horaes S AT THE THEATRES. s i Digby BeU at Heilig Tonight Ths favorite actor and eosMdlasu Dishy Bell, will begin an engageta-nt at threV nights st the Relllg theatre. Fourteenth and Wash Ingtou street tonight at 8.15 o'clock, wttka he will presest Auguataa Tbonaa' comedy, "The Koacatlon of Sir. Plpp." A spectal prtca ma tinea will he given Saturday afternoon. Seata are sow selling at the no-office ef tha theatre far tha entire engagement. Seat Sal Saturday for "Checkers." "Caeeksrs," described by the critics of Mew Torh, Chicago. Philadelphia and Boston as a dramatisation not only equal, but eupertor, te tha hook from -bleb It la taken, la announced for aa engagement at the HeUtg theatre next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights, October 8, 0, 10, with a special-price matinee Wednes day. Tbe play comes here after 14 most suc cessful engagements la Mew York. Ople Seal, the noted noTsllat, has spoken of It as "One ef the choicest, strongest and prettiest rep resentations et a hit of every-day lite that be has ever seen on the stage." Advance aale aast Saturday st Halite theatre boaofses. Illustrated Talk at Heilig. Mast Sunday sight st ths Relllg theatre Mr. Tatanya Ksto. a graduate from the Toklo college sad war correspondent for the Japanese Trade Journal, will glee ea Illustrated talk as the Basao-Japaneee War. Over 100 Ttewa will he shown en the screen. Popular prices, IS and SO cents, will prevail. At the Baker. Thla week at tbe Baker the Mil ts Beyt's famous political sstlre, "A Texas Steer." Miss Frances Sloe son, tbe dainty Ingenue ef tbe etoek company la appearing aa Bossy, and audleneee throughout the week bare showered appiauae agon bar. Richard Thornton frees an srttatlc performance aa Maverick B render and the Investigating commit tea la worth going ml las to see. There will be a asstlsee Satur day; laat time Saturday night. "The Gay Lord Qua-." Next week at the Baker the 1.111 wUl be that famous society ST. nut. "The Gay Lord Qoes." which made such a remarkably aaeceaaful hit la London a ad New Tork. Tbe scenery for tbe plSdSI llllll will be rorgeoua and tha ataga trlm mlnga beautiful. Miss IJlllsii Lawrence will be beck In tbe seat after her week'a rest. "Tbe (lay Lord goes" begins Sunday matinee. 'Uncle Jos Pcrhkins" Next Week. That fnnny hayseed comedy, "t'nole Josh Parkins." ts schedoleA to sppear st the Um pire Sundsy matinee Sir all nest week's st traction, ft le a great favorite with theatre, goers, sad la presented this season by even a better company in some respects then laat year. It waa one of the biggest drawing cards at tbs Kmptre hart year and pronounced by patrons to be tbe best comedy of tbe eeasoa. Watch for tha m Hayseed Band." which created eock merriment en the streets The Best "Tramp Show" of AIL ' "A Millionaire Tramp." which Is at the Ka nlrs this week, Is without doubt tha beat (rsmp show on ths read. It will be tbe attraction all week, with tbe uaual Saturday matinee. While the country la hardened theatrically with tra(pp plays, few have attained any stand ing with theatre-goera. "A Millionaire Tramp." Brat Is the Bald, baa outlived sll Its Imitators and nightly proves Its popularity with theatre goers by being greeted with over Bowing patronage VAUDEVILLE AND STOCK. Henry McKea's Good Work. Whan Henry MeRea exclaims, "The world ta mine" Is "Monte crtsto." st tbe Stsr this week, tbe audience grows enthusiastic and there are repeated curtain cslla. Many acton bars presented tbe character of Edmund Dsntae In Portland, bat Mr. MrRea Is giving ona of tha swat artistic performances ever attempted locally. Tbe Allen etock company la well cast. At the Grand. Mystery, novelty, singing, dancing, comedy and dramatic art are combined ea the vaude ville entertainment wbleh Is being given this week st the Or and. Tbe hndllner. Lew Palmer, has a big assortment of catchy songs and kts Imitations keep everyone laughing. Herbert Brooks, with hla card tricks and bis trunk mystery, affords considerable of the novelty and Morrison and Cbastsr pre a ant s dramatic playlet. "Leah'a VloUa." At the Lyric. Sines Monday afternoon tbeoaasds ef people have attended "Escaped from Bondage." tbe present bill st the Lyric, and the verdict Is that It la tha seat emotional drama that hss been presented la this family theatre. Tbe four leading roses ere notably acted, -special at tention la called to Bias Wards Howard. Mies Brans comb, Mr. running and Mr. ash ton. They form one of tbe best acting quartets be. ibre tbs public. Pantages Good Show. There are two things above all ethers worth seeing st tbe Pas Urea this week tbe slg St. Leans, greatest ef acrobats, and the moving picture reproduction ef the Qsna-Nelaoa tght. Other features: Tbe (wo Birds, comedy eh etch; Maude lharpe and Baby May, novelty feature; tbe Odessss. bsr srtlsts; Jean Wilson, il lustrated song singer. Buttermilk Sloqueaoe. From the Kansas City Journal. Cy Aklns of Louisburg wss relieved of hie false teeth by a pickpocket while listening to Vice-President Fairbanks'' speech at Osawatomle the other day. This would indicate thst the vice-president la not the "Icebanks" he Is cracked up to be.