The Oregon daily journal., February 21, 1908, Page 3, Image 3

THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21, 1903.
TAKES BATH AT
IS IIEGUGEIIT
up
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liepsy
Fits
! : Baltimore Beauty Appears
in milling suit ana is
riunged-in-Seltzer,
(United Press Lessee Wire.)
Baltimore, lid., J"eb. ;l.--For wm
ttlm to come" Ihi aristocracy staid M
, aristocracy of Baltimore will discuss
" ; tha dinner, or rather the seltzer bath
' given at. the dinner by the Elkrldge
Hunt club one night this week.
- 'i It waa what U known In Baltimore a
. a aubacrlptlon dinner, and the beat so
f clety -people of thla part of the country
attended.. Many were ahooked and -other,
were amused when Mr, fta.1. Parr,
' one of Baltimore's prettiest women.
walked In the dining room attired in n
' t bathing suit She waa . seised and
; thrown Into an Improvised fountain
and Initiated 1 into tbe mysteries of a
, ' eeltser bath, eurrounfled by the guests.
The party ia said to have been given by
Mra. Henry Clew Jr. of New York.
fUEGISTIlATION NEAKtY
THIRTEEN THOUSAND
..'''. The . number of registered
voters went almost to the 18.-
000 mark yesterday, and the
number of Republicans Is an
' even dosen more than 10.000.
, Three hundred ar.d twenty-two
, names were added during the
' day, of whom 160 were Repub-
lleans, 45 pledged fealty to the
Democratta cause and 17 de-
c tared themselves Independents
or members of minor parties.
The total registration, Includ
log yesterday' Is 1,988, 10,012
Republicans, 2,308 Democrats
, w and 3 of other political per
.' suasion.
Monday will be the last day
on which arguments may be
filed against Initiative petitions,
and by April 7, when reglstra-
tlon closes, one copy of all
measurea to be voted on must
be mailed to each voter. April
1 will be the last day for filing
primary petitions by candidates
for county offices.
Columbia fl River $1 Salmon
" Packers Blame Wai'den .
iforiDearthifsluL
era.
F, i J. McQowan , & Bons, this morning
filed with the secretary of state their
argument against the Columbia River
Protective association's Initiative bill,
which thoy claim is promulgated by the
Fishermen's union of Astoiia, Oregon,
backed, by the International organisa
tion. " " ' f , '' : ' 1 .1
The claim is also made that the sign
ers of the petition.' with the exception
of those from Clatfop, have no Knowl
edge of the subject, which It Is claimed
was cronsly misrepresented to them.
Game Warden VanDusen is severely
censured for falling to lnforce the fish
laws and the charge is made that , the
lower Columbia riVer fishermen are
wholly, responsible for' the Increasing
dearth of salmon.
ST. "JOHNS SAVED
(Continued from Page One.)
. v' Convulsions, or Spasms
. and St. 1 Vitus'- Dance are
-Jervous-Diseasegr Most
cases can be , cured : by
United Press Ltd Wire.) , : i I . fitrfinrn hpmnff nnrl 1 hmTrl.
' Salem, Or. Feb. tl. Seufert broth- ff ..i,-
rrs. the Warren-Paeklnrpanyr andV-PQe neTVOUS -SyStenV-j
AMERICAN CAR MAKES
BUT THIRTEEN MILES
(United Press Leiced Wire.)
Chicago, Fob. 21. "Monte" Roberta,
the American who ia leading in the
New York to Paris automobile race,
made 11 mile in the last 24 hours
through enow piled Indiana roads, lie
arrived at Llgonler, Indiana, about noon
today. '
It is doubtful If he will reach Chica
go before Monday. The Dedlon car U
till at Kendallville, Indiana, with a
broken shaft.
PERRY BELMONT ASKS
; NEW CAMPAIGN LAW
J (United Prees Leiwd Wire.)
; Washington, Feb. 21 Perry Belmont,
Who is at the head of a nonpartisan or-
gapiscatlon, whose object is to seek the
i enactment of a law compelling the pub
lication of campaign contributions be
fore and after elections, appeared today
before the houso committee on elections
and apoke on the proposition. Several
weeks ago W. H. Bryan was also be
fore the committee-, and gave the desired
legislation his Indorsement.
JUDGE BRONAUGH IN
RACE FOR NOMINATION
(United Prena Leased Wire.)
Balem, Or., Feb. 21. Earl C. Bro
naugh of Portland. Oregon, this morn
ing filed with the secretary of state
his petition for renomlnatlon to the
office of circuit Judge of the Fourth
judicial district on the Republican ticket.
RUSSIAN MINISTERS
DISCUSSING TURKEY
(United Pre Leiied Wire.)
St Petersburg. Feb. 21. Aroused by
the false report that Turkish troops had
crossed the Caucasian border, members
of the ministry are today holding a con
ference with the national defense com
mittee relative to the Increasing friction
with Turkey. '
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JHJUJUl. -at- W -B J4-- -MA 1
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(Wachlngtoo Bureau of The Journal.)
Washington, Feb. 21. Senator Borah
of Idaho will speak tomorrow night at
Indianapolis. It ia understood he will
vlrnrminlv defend the administration
against the charge of violating statutory
I and organlo jaw In the present forward
?! movement.
For light
Housekeeping"
there's no food so conven
ient, appetizing and sustain
ing as
Grape-Nuts
Ready to serve irom the
package, and contains all the
food elements of wheat and
barley which rebuild tissues,
! store up energyr and replace
wasted brain and nerve Cells.
-A Grape-Nuts breakfast is
a "stayer" for the forenoon
; "There's a Reason"
must hare Is oae that will pass goTtrn-
aent Inspection."
The contractor says he followed out
taese Instructions to the letter and the
boat waa constructed as cheaply as one
can ha built.
Aa further inducement Hlrstel states
he was told by Peterson tnat u ne got
tuls one built cneap enougn, ne couia
have a chance to build another, as they
Intended to do the samo thing again
farther down the river, probably at St.
Helens. '
The actual cost of the ferry com
plete, according to the most acourate fig
ures obtained from the contracts, esti
mates and affidavits of the contractor
and Peterson Bros, on file In the circuit
court, Is as lollows:
Contract of Bllyeu & Hlrstel "to
furnish, overhaul and install
the engine and boilers and fur
nish and install all Ironwork
required to fit up and complete
said ferryboat and to furnish
and Install all necessary
steam flttlos, etc." (Includes
second-hand boiler from East
Side Boiler works costing
$600. and seme engine parts
from the Shaver Transporta
tion company costing- approx
imately the same amounts. . . $4,480.00
Hlrstel bill of extras, as filed i
In court 69J.0J
Peterson Bros.' bill for new
rudders, filed In court... 425.00
Hull (constructed by Peterson
Bros, by day labor), cost es
timated by contractor who
provided plans and specifica
tions 2,000.00
Charles Beebe ft Co.. ship chand
lers, for suDDiies (approxi
mated) 660.00
Incidental Hems as filed . In the
affidavit to the city furnished
by Peterson Bros not already
accounted for (allowed at the
company's own figures) 165.00
TOtai I8.ZT3.U0
Vlgured oa Enormous Profit.
In the firures furnished to the city
of St. Johns hv the company In the form
of an itemised account the boat complete
is asserted to have cost is,o.7&. Arter
the account is the following statement:
me above is a true statement or m
Items expended on the ferryboat ana
does not ' Include the time devoted to
the work by H. W. 8mith, P. J. Peterson
and J. T. Peterson on the work, nor
does It allow anything for the fran
chise." This is sUned. "St. Johns
Transportation company, by P. J. Peter
son, president."
This enormous total or over i.uuo.
was arrived at. in the following .way:
After the contract price of $4,420 was
listed, the old holler, really Included In
this figure, was entered as a separate
Item for 12.000. The enitinrs. also in
cluded In the contract, on the company's
report appear as a distinct charge of
13.000.
In this statement Peterson values the
hull at $4,760. and repairs on the hull
and deck houses at an additional amount
of S,250. Small incidental figures, sup
ply the remaining items in the total
charge of $18,097.75.
Cost rrobably Inflated.
As the above statements show, the
Itemised account furnished the city by
the company Is purely fictitious and In
flates the figures to a total nearly throe
times the actual cost.
Contractor Hlrstel's bill for $700 still
remains unpaid and he held an attach
ment on the property for some months.
Prior to his attachment. Peterson Bros.
brought a damage suit against him al
leging liability for damages, through
his failure to complete the boat on
contract time, and general faulty con
struction. Although thrown out of
court once the case Is still pending
In the circuit court and will come up
for trial the latter part of April.
Realising the danger of publicity,
when the scheme began to encounter
some snags in the St. Johns council
two- weeks ago, Peterson Bros, through
their attorney, O. J. Perkins, endear
ored to hush up the matter by offering
to Klrslel to withdraw their suit
against him IX he would accept a com
promise settlement and withdraw ail
Attachment giving them a clear title to
the property. Thia proposition he re
jected, beUlevlng that he had nothing
to fear from an airing of the case In
court.
Exposure Hits Perkins.
Aayhinted yesterday this scheme has
had many political ramifications. G.
J. Perkins, lawyer for the cempany,
prior to the disclosure of the true state
of affairs, had cherished aspirations for
the city attorneyship.
In an interview following The Jour
sal's exposure he was very indignant
and asserted positively that the ferry
was easily worth $10,000 at the present
time, and coat over f 18,000 to build, al
though the court r coords and the oon- j
tract, with which, Perkins must neoea
aarliy be perfectly familiar, show the
actual cost to have been about $8,000.
Timely discovery and publicity Is be
lieved by St. Johns citizens to be all
that saved the city from purchasing a
worthless property at three times Its
actual cost
Perkins' Explanation.
Counsel Perkins In a letter to The
Journal In response to their permission
that he mjght introduce any evidence
which he could obtain to sustain his
charge that the facts regarding his com
pany and the true cost of the ferry were
being misrepresented, writes in part as
follows:
"We do net feel that the owner of the
boat Is obligated to announce promiscu
ously or otherwise the amount paid for
the boat and equipment."
le does not state the cost of the fer
ry. He pays: "The present commercial
value" Is reckoned at $18,897.75. and
then follows an itemized list similar to
the one on file with the St Johns city
council.
. trses Fictitious figures.
- The, facts and figures already stated
above show conclusively that the fig
ures furnished by Mr. Perkins are in
many cases purely fictitious and In all
respects misrepresent the actual value.
He further adds: "The St Johns
Transportation - company Is a solvent
corporation, perfectly satisfied with Its
Investment, and is hot only wiuinc but
anxious to operate the boat during the
term or its rranenise and on condi
tions imposed by the franchise."
This statement, like -others. Is not
borne out by the facts. The boat, ac
cording to the figure .which it la
To do this a nerve medi
cine is needed. Dr. Miles'
Nervine will . be- found
efficacious and satisfac
tory. It has cured manjj ,
cases of these diseases
and we believe it will
cure you. We can give
you names "of many who
haye been cured through'
its use. Write for advice.
"My son John had epilepsy for years,
and after having him treated by
specialists for over 2 years he still
continued to have speDs. I had al
most given up In despair, but know
ing the virtue of Dr. Miles' Antl-Italn
Pills for sick headnehe, 1 concluded to
try the Nervine. During June, 1901, t
Save him a tenspoonful three times a
ay, then in July I gave it as directed,
and I could aeo that he was improving,
and he has not had a spell sines
August 28; 190n, and has taken no
medicine since Jan.-07. I am writing
the esse just .as it is hoping it wlU
induce others to try it"
W. R. ALLISON, Mooresville. N. C.
Your druggist sell Dr. Miles' Nerv
Ine, and we authorize him to return
price of first bottle (qnly) If It fall
to benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
obliged to furnish to the St Johns city
council, has had expenses $160 above
gross receipts each month. It has been
a losing proposition from the start
lly
and bruises, mamma's sore throat,
grandma's lameness Dr. Thomas' Elec
tric Oil the great household remedy.
NUJIBER FIVE SUFFERS
RHEUMATIC ATTACK
: Spring tyles
Cluett Shirts
The patterns and colorings can
not be matched for excellence.
Beautiful stripes and figures,
finest imported fabrics, pleated
and plain fronts. Coat styles.
SEE OUR LARGE WINDOW DISPLAY
CASTOR I A
Tor In&nti and Children.
Tha Kind You Hara Always Bought
Bears tha
Signature of
CONDENSED REPORT OF
The United States National Bank
SUBMITTED TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS FEBRUARY 14. 190$.
Loans and discounts $2,408,060.01
U. 8. bonds to secure
circulation 600,000.00
U. S. and other bonds
and premiums 8(1,067.21
Bank building 125.000.JO
Due from
banks ..$ S6S.0S8.87
Cash 2,402.396.28 2.26E.4S8.16
18,177,146.42
UAsrurnzs.
Capital $ 600,000.00
Surplus and undivided
profits 448.9t17
Circulation 473.900.04
Dividends unpaid 266.01
Due to
banks . .$1,764.716. B
Individual
deposits. 4,182.261. 6 8,768.980.26
$8,177,146.42
ATTEST CORRECT:
J. C. AINSWORTH, President
LAST DAY .
Of Our Sale of Men's $12.50
and $15 Suits .
Overcoats and Raincoats arj
This is your last chance to secure one of these gar '
ments at less than actual cost to manufacture. Re
member, no transaction is cqnsidered complete until
you are perfectly satisfied.
MEN'S TROUSERS'
Reduced from $4.00, $4.50 and $5.00 " 'J
Do not make any clothing purchases until you have
seen these bargains '
SEE WINDOW DISPLAY '
Store
Open
Saturday
Night
Until
10:30
o'Clock
AiOUS
CLOTHING COMPANY
Store
Open V
Saturday
Night ;
Until
10:30
o'Clock
IS. OREGON DAILY JOURNAL
A NEWSPAPER WOK ALL THE P E OP LV
GLEANUP
SA1UE
Today and Tomorrow's CleanUp
Specials at the House of Values
Sale
LADIES' SUITS
Ahout 50 Suits, including some new Spring styles, values UPIT QC
to $27.50, your choice. iDH VO
CHILDREN'S COATS
Values up to $7.50, your OC
choice .PleJeJ
LADIES' COATS
Your choice of about 100 Coats, values up to
$10.00...
$1.95
Center Aisle
FUAINJNEUETTE KlMOINOS
Values up to $4.00 $1.95
LIBERTY HOSE SUPPORTERS
All colors 10
KINIT UNDERWEAR
Fleece-lined, all sizes, 35c value 20
COMBS
Plain shell, 35c value 18
BELTS
Black elastic, Swastika Buckles, 35c value ISty
HANDKERCHIEFS
Plain linen, hemstitched, hand drawn, 35c value. .... ..17
WAISTS
White Brilliantine, also colored Nun's Veiling, values v ' -"
up to $3.50 v
HOSE
Spun Silk, gray, pongee and black, $1.75 values. . . ... .98
Early Spring Millin'ry Skirt Special
New shipments of new, stylish Dress Skirts, values up to $10.00,
bpnng Millinery now on display. your ffO QC
Vy invite inspection.
choice.........
A NEW DEPARTMENT
FURNITURE
This new department on our
first floor balcony will open today
with a complete assortment of
Rockers, Chairs, Go-Carts, Ta
bourettes, Writing Cabinets,
Tables, etc.
OPENING SPECIAL
TABOURETTES
Values up to $7.00, your 1 QA
choice. .p
See Windows.
Specials for Today
Tomorrow
Fancy Groceries are a choice and distinct part of the stock of
every well regulated grocery store. We are becoming distinctly
famous for the exceptionally fine and tasty brands of 'goods which
go to make up our fancy stock the largest and choicest hi town.
Fancy goods consist mostly of preserves and jellies, fine olives,
pickles and table relishes, salad dressing and innumerable other
things of this sort. Unless they are of the very finest grades'
these goods are undesirable, for they are delicacies, and their one
mission is to please the palate. - , ,'.-, i . ; H
t Here are a few specials for Friday and Saturday: , "
Fancy Navel Oranges, two
dozen .-. ...35
Eggs, Oregon Ranch, doz..25f
Golden Cheddar Cheese, the
very finest, per lb ;20
Dry Granulated Sugar, 19 lbs.
for ... ...... vr.fl.00
Fancy No. 1 Ripe Olives, "per
quart .. y. . ..35f
Extra- select Chow Chow, per
quart .. ...20V
Silver Skinned Pickled Onions,
per quart ,...80
India Relish that is - just right,
per quart S.JT...?,T,;.254(
We also have a fine. French
Mustard in bulk; try a pint
Picnic " Hams 'per lb. .1 ,10Uf
Shoulders' at, :per;jV. . .Ujtfp
Hams; Oregon,' per lb . . . 12 .
HamsEastern, per Ib.lS4e
vBaconextra fine per lb.. 16,
Lard, kettle rendered: ,
N S-lb. can ; 55 ,
a 10-lb. can ;"";'; .... ,.fl.Off '
Men's Tailoring Dept.
' Save money end order your Spring
Suit now.. The entire fifth floor of
the J. M. Aoheson Building; devoted
10 cue display oi w ooiens. ,
Furs, Extra Special
Boasand Ties values up to $12 5(7.
jw's; - : , OIK
Jj- windows . . ; ...... . 9
Wholesale
and Retail
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