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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL PORTLAND FRIDAY eVeNINO, NOVEMBER 1, 1907. 12 ML HURRY SIEI1I Delay Caused by Lack of Crushed Bock The Vast Amount of Improvement During Year Quarries Are Swamped. Bo great lias been the street improve ment work in 1'ortlRnd this year that the rock crushers have been unable to supply the contractors with sufficient crushed rock to enable them to finish their contracts on specified time. This was brought out yesterday afternoon at the meeting of the street committee of the city executive Doarcl when con tractor llnrry Howard was questioned ns (o whv he had not finished the work lie had contracted for with the city. Mr. Howard explained at length the eliuatlon in regard to crushed rock and said, In pnrt: "Last winter when these contracts were let the Indications were that there would be plenty of crushed rock for all the street work to be done in Portland. All the contractors believed this and 1 made my bids on this understanding. 'However, the St. Helens Quarry com pany was late in getting its plant in operation and the quarry at Mllwaukla had financial trouble and" is now oper ating under a receiver. As a result we have been left without the amount of crushed rdrk we anticipated and the work was delayed beyond the. contract time. "Now that the rains have commenced we will be able to carry the work to rapid completion, because the Warren Construction company, which haa first all on the rock, is not aDie to build pavement in the rainy season. There will be no more delays. The rock crusher turns out about BOO yards a day which will be an ample amount at this time." Mr. Howard had contracts for about 20 streets and on many of tbem he was unable to finish on the time specified in his contracts. The committee aocepted the streets finished and allowed him an extension of time pn the remainder. The streets finished and accepted were: Dekum avenue, 1,009; Sixteenth, $688! East Tavlor, $3,210; Woods. $4,417; East fcixth, $5,581; Marion, $4,970; Van Hou ten. $7,21$, and Seventeenth, $2,214. Bids werajejected for the Improve ment of Williams avenue, between Al berta and Klllingsworth, because they were in excess of City Engineer Taylor's estimate plus the customary 10 per "cent, which was $15,658. The bid was $16,703. The bias on jsasi ourieenm -KM- wemyeooii w rejected because ued proceedings on last meeting. ' Mlds were also rejected on Hoyt, East Madison, Broadway, Knott and Lewis streets, because the bids exceeded the estimates of the city engineer. All street improvement will be readvertlsed where the bids were rejected because of : excessive bids. , n i The. committee also allowed the Pa cific States Telephone & Telegraph com pany to open up a number of streets on the east side to allow the installation of undergrouid cables. AGED VVOMAfJ RELEASED FROM STATE PRISON Alice Roper Is Given Her Freedom After Serving Nearly Four Years. (Cnlted Prtea Leased Wire.) San Francisco, Nov. 1. Alice Roper, CO years old, was discharged from the state penitentiary at San Quontln yes terday after having served three years and nine months of a five years" sen tence for passing counterfeit money She was convicted in the federal court at 8enttle. As a fine wns also Imposed which the woman had not the means to pay. she was taken berore united States Commissioner Jlearock and formally discharged. UXITED Hi ESS FIRST TO REPORT HOLIDAY La Grande, Oct. 31. It was not known In La Grande until the Evening Observer appeared Wednesday that Governor Cham berlain had issued a proclama tion declaring five daya holi days, consequently the circuit court transacted business all day. Judge Crawford is of the opinion that the proceedings of the day are void and will there fore be set aside. Morning Paper. The Associated Preis did not send the news of Governor Chamberlain's proc lamation to many of its Oregon news papers It would seem. The United Press association, the Associated Press" healthy rival, got the news to all of its evening newspapers in Oregon, of which the La Grande Observer is one. The United Press is rapidly adding new newspapers to its service, which is an up to date leased wire service, and it is scoring a great many beats. TWO HUNDRED HINDUS LOOKING FOR WORK (United Press Laaed Wirt.) San Francisco Nov. 1. Two hun.lred Hindus arrived here from Nevada this morning and applied to a water front employment agency for work. They say others are coming as many have been discharged because the white men would not work with tnem. The bosses claim that the Asiatics are no good as workers and have ordered the employ ment agencies to send no more to them. The Hindus here went to work on the ranches or on construction work in the city but no local dtmand seems to ex ist for their services. CURRENCY BASED ON PROSPERITY Washington Newspaper Pro poses Strange Plan for Financing Hanks. otncuTisVonTMAN HAVE n these streets at its NEW NATIONAL BANK (Waahlngton Bureau ot Tbe Journal.) Washington,- D. C, Nov. 1. Permis sion has been given to organize the First National bank at Lebanon, Oregon, with $50,000 capital stock. Bamuni Garland, S. P. Bach. Franklin T. Griffith, P. M. Scroggin and Seymour Washburn are di rectors. ( AT THE THEATRES Ilwaco Koad's Report. Olga Xethersole Tonight. The noted English actress, Olga Neth ersole, supported by Mr. Frank Mills and an excellent supporting company will begin an engagement of three per formances at the Hellig theatre. Four teenth and Washington streets tonight. The opening bill this evening will be "Carmen;" at the matinee tomorrow "Sapho" will be given and "The Awak ening" tomorrow night. Seats are now Aii4n ttiABtc fhr tha unfrflcrRmftnt. Ov.ll 9 V I ' V W V. .v.. " O 13 I g Curtain at 8:10 tonight , it. "My fatharbad been offerer from tick headache " " Iforths laat twenlr-nra year and Barer found ny "TIlO Yankee Regent ' .Sunday. lrellef until he beaaatakiDC jour CeicareU. Since Beginning next Sunday night, vemher S. the tuneful musical Tho Yankee Reeent." will be the traction at the HflUg theatre, Four teenth and Washington streets, for four nights. Seats are sellliiu at theatre. No be has be 'Bu? head ,? tT' Caicareti hS ttt' will give "Diplomacy" at the Baker. Tonight, tomorrow afternoon and to morrow night Will close the engage : merit of the famous Sardou play, "Di plomacy." at the Baker- It is one of the greatest plays of the age and sel dom is the opportunity offered to see a better nerformance of it than the Ba ker company is giving this week. Hoyt's "A Jlole in tho Ground." If you ever waited for several hours at' some far-away, out-of-the-world rail road station for a long-delayed train to come and pick you up, you will fully appreciate Hoyt's famous .satire on Just such an experience, called "A Hole in the Ground," which, will -open at the Baker nexi eunaa auii Next Sunday at the Empire. Sunday matinee tho first presenta tion of Freda Slemon's beautiful south ern play, "The sweetest uiri in uixie. will ha riven in Portland at the Em pire theatre. It is a realistic picture of life among the good old southern dark les and cotton neius jong ago. Bertha M. Clay. The Emnire is presenting Bertha M, Clay's story, "Thorns and Orange Blos soms," this week to large ana delighted audiences of readers of this most pop ular novelist. All the well-known char acters are made to walk and act as in real life, by one of tha best melodra matic companies ever on the cosat. "The Governor of Kentucky." There Is no time for delay if you wuuld B''1TlBevCTnor of Kentucky" the finest piece of dramatic writing ever done by Franklin Fyles the groat - dramatist. It tells a story of socl ; ety, love and politic in the far-famed bluegrass country. Matinees tomorrow and Sunday. "Woman Against Woman." At the Lyric commencing Monday night the coming week will be devoted to a splendid revival of that famous emotional melodrama "Woman aaalnst recognised as one of the foremost of ; .... t : - Rare Old Violin Exhibit. Displayed in the large cprner win dow of EUera Piano house is a rare old Violin said to have been made In 1770. It was recently sold by Mrs. - Craft of this city to John Everest who considers it one of the finest examples of the Guernerius make, one of the world's most famous. It has that marvelous tons' "over which VIoln ' ex perts grow enthusiastic, being round and strong, with all its tone notes even and mellow. Its name ""Iwck Bess," was given to It because Of giving been .: stained blade at some previous time of Its history, although Its sombre color has frecn g reatlr lessened by the flight of time. It la valued at 5,000, but is not for sale, as Mr. Everest has scrured.lt to use for his own nlavinu. ; ;, ' V iollnlsts who srs Interested, ua ex- I tended an invitation -iot only 4o view) ' it, but .also to .try it, . i (Special Dispatch to The Olympla, Wash., Nov. 1.- -Tnnrnat. t The annual report of the Ilwaco Railroad company lor the year ending June su, luv. shows that its 16.26 miles nf road had a net income of $7,267.67, with percent age of expenses to earnings of 9S.58 per cent. This corporation is connected with the Oregon Railroad & Navigation company and was organized under the laws or Oregon. It operates between Ilwaco and Naheotta. By John E. Lathrop. (Waahlngton Bureau of The Jonrnal.) Washington, Nov. 1. "Has the Pop ulist party been reincarnated in the per son of United States Senator Elklns or of the conservative editor of the ultra conservative Washington Post?" is asked here, sequentially to the state' ments which have been made by them in the past few days. Bald proposals for national leglsla tlon amending the financial laws so as to broaden the foundations of the na tion's credit structure are referred to, and the almost unbelievable feature of the matter Is that It is purposed to base currency on other than gold or government bonds redeemable in gold Senator Elklns first came forward Itn a proposal in rather abstract terms, although squinting at what was about to emanate from the Post. Then the) thoroughbred gold standard editor or the I'ost nr nted the following double-leaded editorial: "The Way Out." "The financial stringency in New York City can be ended quickly and ef ficiently by prompt and cooperate ac tion by the secretary or me treasury and the national banks of the country. The banks hold In their vaults hundreds of millions of dollars worth of gilt edged securities, as good as government bonds. The surpluses of the banks are often represented in great part by such securities. Those securities are ap proved by the national bunk eiovmlners at each examination, and rightly so, for they represent absolute values. 'Let it be known at onco that tho banks of the .country will proceed im mediately with approval or the secre tary of the treasury, to Increase their circulation $100,000,000, or, If necessary. I2UO.000.0OO. these securities to be ac cepted as basis of such issue, and the relief will be felt before the issue of the new circulation lp made. "The increased demand for money Is caused by the extreme prosperity of the country, and in the majority of is stances is a sound and legitimate de mand which should be supplied. The speediest Increase of circulation may be made through the banks. i hey are strong in securities. Let these become the basis of additional currency at ttie earliest possible moment, and tho banker, the depositor and the people at large will all be benefited thereby. "t'oncerted action by the banks and prompt publication of tho fact that this will be done will end the troubles now local in New York and Pittsburg and Inspire business men throughout the country." Battered as the old Populist party Is, disintegrate, in faet, remnants remain here and there, and occasionally one finds them in gold-standard-dominated Washington. , "I could scarcely believe my eyes," one of the Populist old guard said the other day, "'when I read this morning the Post editorial counseling issuance of federal currency based on merely the prosperity of the nation; for that is what the Post's proposal really means gilt-edged securities are gilt-edged sim ply because they are the promises of certain strong industrial or transporta tion institutions which are strong sim ply because they depend on our 86.000, 000 people continuing to want things in the abundance for which Americans have been peculiar. "But. I recall that 10 years ago I and my kind were branded as financial an archists because we advocated what they then called asset currency or some other visi name.. Sold Standard JTow. ''I am now a good gold standard man; I have len tamed and meekly eat out of the lands of the rulers of tho tui tion's financial system. I eVen hold of fice hers, appointed bv the power of the gold standard senator from my state a sens tor who was 10 years or so ago a rampant free sliver howler, who made speeches and wrote letters to the news papers 1 ack home in which ho proved beyond i. reasonable doubt that the gold standard men were bloodthirsty mon sters w'to would fatten on the gore of the peo .le. "But, I did not exnect to witness the conversion of such orthodox gold nuvo cartes as I have mentioned to tho doc trine that federal currency could safely be based on anything but the actual old or gold-guaranteeing government onus. "Tho nilserv of the whole affair is that I. who wns a sincere silver man. was soundly converted to gold, and now I see the financial evangelist who reached me un to the srold mourners 'finch recantlnir in effect, and bowing down to the idols whlen ne aDnorrea in those former davs. .pursuing his reflections, me conven ed silver man said: "I rend from the editorial referred to that . 'the increased demand for money Is caused by the extreme prosperity of the country ; and also that the speed iest increase in circulation may bo made through the banks." If that Uoesn t sound like the 'quantitative money theory" then I haven't good ears. I pre sume, however, I would be told I do not understand the abstruse science or finance and that I had missed some vitar principle In putting together the conclusions I have formed from the writings I have quoted. At least, that was what we were torn 10 years -ago when we thought we had scored against the gold people in our campaign arguments. 'nf course. I concede that me rree silver question is deader than a nit; but cannot avoid seeing us gnosi wnen It Is resurrected and held before me with the opaque page of the Post as a background. I - never expected to nei the form of that old friend, resurrectod or rather, reincarnated and pis spirit entered into another belnir of more nlennlns nature, elevated to higher lev els of spiritual existence, as Annie H- sant, the tneosopnist. says transpires in he esse or the oeain or every sensaie being." HEALTHY MOTH OF CONGREGATION Beth Israel Jumps Forward During Year in Member ship and Finances. IF YOU WANT TOSJSE THE NEWEST IN WEAR ING APPAREL VISIT THE STYLE STORE. The annual report of Adolphe Wolfe, president Of the Congregation Beth Is rael, delivered at the recent annual meeting congratulates the congregation upon the extraordinarily prosperous con dition or' their- affairs. His report shows on Increase in membership since lastyenr, the congregation now num bering 211, financial matters In a highly satisfactory condition, and an unusually large voluntary contribution for syna gogue administration. President Wolfe urges a greater in terest in the religious school of the churah, , undor the leadership of Rabbi Wise and an excellent staff of teachers. He says "splendid work has been done by our glftedi young rabbi during his first year with us and your president is personally convinced that me present school torm, just commenced, will ha most excellent results." In speaking of the public affairs in wnich Itaoni wise nns participated men tlon Is made of his addresses marto dur lng the past year at the union Thanks- lvmg services at the unitarian cnurcn, 'ravelers' Protective association annual banauet. Portland chamber of commerce annual meeting, Peoples Forum or Portland. South Portland Library asso ciation of Third Presbyterian church Oregon Agricultural coK-go graduation, Btate Normal school or Monmouth gnad- uation. First Presbyterian church of Corvallls. and the graduation of Port Ul.n . Vi r, 1 President WoJfo recommends a proper celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Congregation Beth Israel which will take place in May, 1908. President Wolfe was reelected to the oosltlon wnicn ne nous. T4U U.FOLGER& California :i Siisishiiie in every tin Folg'er's Gate Coffee SOLD ON MERIT' Jv A. POLCER & CO. ittabBsha 1630 SAN FRANCISCO "SIM. - .! a. vuar $mm His VMtfc Confidence Restored You may have experienced disappointments in both ready-to-wear and made-to-measure clothing, but put on one of our STEIft-BLOCH, SCHLOSS BROS, or BRADBURY SYSTEM SUITS OVERCOATS or CRAVENETTES and you will be convinced of the highest degree of satisfaction these garments offer to their wearers. They fit, they look and they wear well. They are built to satisfy. All we ask of you is to call, pick your pattern and try on a coat or two. The mirrors will prove that we are entitled to your patronage. By the way, we want you to know that we extend CREDIT IF DESIRED You can open an account with us and have your outfit -charged to you, arranging to pay for it in small weekly or monthly payments to suit yourself. EASTERN OUTFITTING CO. Cor. Washington & Tenth The Ctors Where Tour Credit Is Oood. MM becan taking Caacanta ha ha Barer bad headache. They bar entirely eared him. careta do what joa reeommend them to do. I yoa the privilege of naloc hie name." Z.U. blckeoD, 11S0 Reainer Si., w.lndjaoepolU, lad. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Oood, Do'Oood, Merer Sicken, Weaken or Gripe, 10c, 25c, Mc. Nerer old in bnlk. The tannine tablet atamped 0 0 0. Ouaranteed to ear or your metier back. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N.Y. 598 ANNUAL SALE, TEN MILLION BOXES 1000 UMBRELLAS WHAT WILL WE DO WITH THEM? Late in the spring we ordered a shipment of Umbrellas to arrive September 1st. The Umbrellas arrived yesterday TWO MONTHS LATE. We don't want to carry any of these over until next season, and to reduce our stock we will close out 500 UMBRELLAS TOMORROW AT COST PRICES VALUES 50c TO $2.50 BARR HOGGATT Everything in Men's Wear See Window' Display 208 MORRISON STREET, BETWEEN FRONT AND FIRST E3V & P. RUMELIN & SONS Established 1870 No. 126 Second St., Bet. Washing ton and Alder Sts. FURRIERS fur Coats Alaska Seal skin, Mink, Rus sian Pony, Persian Lamb, Astra chan,4etc. fur Neckwear and Muffs In all the Fashionable Furs--Mink, Sable Fox, Ermine, Sable, White Fox, Squirrel, etc. Send for Catalogue fur Rugs and Robes A TREMENDOUS NOVEMBER CLOAK SALE 388-390 E. Morrison St. Near Grand Av. 388-390 E. Morrison St. N ear Grand Av. EAST 4SIDB DEPARTMENT STORE THE MOST NOTABLE CLOAK SALE EVER INAUGURATED IN PORTLAND WILL BE IN FULL SWING HERE TOMORROW! NEW YORK IS PANICKY PORTLAND IS PROSPEROUS At Owing to the stringency of the money market in New York City, many -manufacturers have been forced into temporary embarrassment, and in their desperation have offered their completestocks at prices that are proving veritable harvests for the merchant with the ready cash. Tomorrow We Place on Ssfle 600 Misses' and Child ren's LONG COATS Forwarded to Us by Our Eastern Agents to be Offered at a Price That Will be a Revelation to Even the Most Chronic Bargain Hunters The values in this -purchase range from $8.00 to $12.00, arid the identical garments are On sale at these nricftR in niimrrmg stnrpc ahnnt fmn Your unrestricted choice of the entire lot, choice of styles or sizes, at EACH All colors In Cheviots, AU-Wool Kersey and Fancy Worsteds, light or dark effects oGKll Sale To- MHMMMIlMg V ' S(mofrow Only $8.00, $10 and $12 Values Great Sale of Women's Coats The season's latest styles in long coats for women at very ' attractive reductions, giving our customers the benefit of our fortunate purchase. All colors and weights. sir, .in $25.00 Coats on sale at ... . $20.00 Coats on sale at ; ... $1230 $16.50 Coats on sale at .... $10.00 $12.00 Coats oil sale at . . $ 8.50 m 8tnpes, checks or -plain cloths.- I