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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 24, 1008. COUNTY TO SELL FARM IT GOT FOR CARE OF OWNER Tha county cornmifislonrs will In a hort time sell th John Harni tract of nearly 80 acrei on the l)ae Lln road that It has owned olnce 1869, but haa never ued or profited from. Tho land la level, well suited to berry cul ture, and Is expected to bring upwards of $100 per acre. Sealed bids will soon be Invited. John Barnes deeded the 80-arre tract to the county In return for an agree ment by the county to euro for him for the rest of his davn. - That consider tlon was Placed at ID00. as arn;ura In the deed. For years the county's title to trie land was dlputed hy tho names heirs, but they were finally defeated In the courts. Now that the county's own ership Is secure, the property Is deemed ioo vaiunnio to allow u to remain un used. Therefore the county will sell and It Is hoped that the hind may lie platted In five and ten-ncre tracts for worry growing, inus frivinK me greatest benefit to the surrounding country. The land lies about one mile beyond Lookwood. In 1905 tho county sold off a right of way Rlong one side for the Troutdale extension of the Portland Railway company. The county received 1491.20 for this right of way, or Just 18.80 less than the whole tract cost. Therefore, the money received at the coming sale will be profit. As It fronts the carllna on one side and borders the Base Line road for some distance, It Is well located for sale In small tracts, and la expected to bring easily from $76 to 1100 per acre. Th receipts from the sale probably will be from 17,000 to $8,000. Start for Courthouse rttnd. The money realized from the sale will go Into the general county fund, where It will become avallatilo as a nu cleus for a courthouse building fund. If the commissioners decide to go ahend with plans for a new structure to house the county offlclnls. About the only use that the county might have for the land would bo for an Institution such as the poor farm, but the commissioners evidently do not consider that It fills the bill In that respect, though thpy hnve considered the Mea of securing a tract In tho vi cinity of Troutdale and locating the county poor home and hospital there. The present poor farm Innd of 202 acres on the Canyon road Is becoming too valuable to hold for such uses, the buildings are old and outgrown, and the county could do much better If the money represented by It were Invested for the same purpose In another loca tion. Tho recent sule of the King traot, which touches corners with the county farm, gave a keen reminder of the value that has grown into Hillside farm, ns the poor farm tract Is called. The raunlv nrooertv Is variously esti mated to be worth from $400 to $1,000 per ncre. If the tract could be aold as a whole for $t!00 pr acre the county would r.-alljie over $120,000. Considered as Investments, both the foor farm and the Harries tract have ieei little bonanzas for the county. IS. Hamilton, V. R I,add and Caleb ltltchey, who were county commission ers In 185:1, closed tho deal for the Harnes land for $f00. The pour farm wus purchased from Stephen Coffin In May, lb8, for $4,000. Property costing $4.t00 la now worth something like $130,000. County la a Good Business Kan. Between those two purchases the county made another that has grown In value In like proportion. This waa the block on which the courthouse stands, purchased from three different owners In 1S3. l,oopold Ha dm parted with one lot for $1,750, John Kuneth sold another for $500 and Thomas Prltchard disposed of the other six In the block for $6,600, making a total cost of $8,760 for tho whole block. Two hundred thousand dollars Is a conservative estimate of the present value of this block. The most recent land investment or consequence by the commissioners or tho county was in isud, wnen ine lieny Butte property was purchased. It was conveyed to the county In two deeds hy Plympton Kelly, the purchase price ag gregating $5,498.50. It consists of 17.32 acres and a recent computation of the value of th crushed rock produced by the prisoners there shows that the plant Is producing a profit of nearly $5,000 every month. XTo Use for Xiand. This record of county land shows that the county has a "good thing" on every tract It has bought, viewed from the standpoint of rise In value or of the use made of tho land. Whllo the county Is not In the land speculation business, It benefits as much as a private owner hy a rise In value. In the case of the Barnes tract the county Is making no use of the land, and the commissioners do not feel that the county Is Justified In holding It In this condition indefinitely. unpercut In warding off the ehowera of blows that were falling on his head and body. Konnd Two. "Not on your life," said the Amazon as she landed a few more good ones with enough profanity to multa Houth Sea pirate inuao over his own vocabulary. by this time both combatants WT4 breathing hard and the conductor waa "woozy." Anybody who knew anything about the fight game could see that he was all In arid ready to quit, lie had nut un all the f K it there was In h in but his blows lucked strength and ho was rapidly going down before the fierce punishment he was taking from tho large ladv. While the righting waa going on the passengers were complacently sitting jn ineir seats watctilng the scrap. "Go It, old lady." shouted a bald headed man in a rear seat. The "old lady" took time to turn from the con ductor to shrivel the bald-headed man with a Tflance He endeavored to hide himself behind the seat In front of him. Bound TJur. The motorman came In and cried "Break." The combatants seoarated. and the conductor made his escape to tne rear piatrorm, a badly nattered man. The woman of large proportions resumed tier seat and apologized to the ladv sitting besldo her. "I hope that I didn't disturb you she said In a voice audible In all narts or tne oar, luit i just Knew l would have to lick that man. I got my transfer and I didn't have to nay the extra fare. I know how to handlo these men, and I ain't a woman's rlghter, either." The conductor Is said to be organiz ing an association for the protection of aowntroaaen streetcar men. It Is said that the association will provide a gymnasium and boxing Instructor. A.O.U.;'. ANDD.OFII. TO MEET HERE III 1910 400 Pounds of Human Flesh Land on One Small 98-Pound Conductor She was of suoh proportions that she Immediately attracted the attention of the passengers on an Oregon City car yesterday afternoon the moment she boarded the car to come to Port land. When she sat down the car was noticed to sag in the middle, and the other passegners grabbed hold of the arms of their seats to be ready In case anything happened. It did. The conductor came along and asked for the large lady's fare. She paid a fer on a downtown line. The con ductor replied that she had not paid enough money to entitle her to a trans fer "What's that?" she asked, In a tone that should have warned tho con ductor that It was time to get busy on the rear platform. Hound One. , "More money." said the conductor. "Never," with firm-set teeth, as the ample proportions commenced rising out of tho set seat. "You will, or " "I won't, and I want you to under stand, you little beshrlveled specimen of u human goat, that you are no gen tleman, and that I will smash your face. You, you shrimp." she gasped. Hhe had now arisen from her seat, but the conductor attempted to shove her back. "Don't touch me," she bellowed. "I'll smash your face." "I'll black your eye," retorted tho conductor. And then the fun began. The woman got out of her seat, and as soon as she got Into the aisle sailed Into the con ductor. "I'm no woman's rlghter" biff "and I am not a suffragette" bang "hut I will protect my own rights." Biff, bang, smash. I "You'll nay that fare." enme hefc tne conductor, as tie landed a Both the A. O. U. W. and the Degree of Honor grand lodges completed tho work of their biennial conventions yes terday afternoon and adjourned to meet again In Portland In 1910. Yesterday afternoon's session were Inrgely social and little business was transacted out side of the Installation of officers and the appointment of committees for the next two years. The conventions were excellently at tended and showed the two orders io be In very good shape f lnnii"1ally. As evidence of Its Interest In Portland the Degree of Honor purchased $5,000 of thn new city bonds yesterday afternoon. Dr. N. I. Lee of Junction City was reap pointed medical examiner for the De gree or Honor and committees on griev ance, law and appeals were appolpted i ne committees or tno A. u t . v. are: Jurisprudence A. King llson. I'll church lodge No. 126; Kd Werlein, In dustry lodge No. 8, Portland, and P. A. he Arcy, Protection lodge No. 2. Pnlem Finance A. W. Allen, I'pchurch lodge rs o. jzh, Portland; j. H Koarev t'pehurch lodge No. 27, Portland, and J. r,I. Ulxon, fidelity lodge No. 4, Port land. Grievance A. S. Fennytiakar, Pro tection lodge No. 2. Salem; W. C). Smith, Dlnkvllle lodge No. 10. Klamath Falls; K. 1j. t'nron. Josephine lodge No. 112. Grants Pass. Arbitration C. H. Stockton, Seaside lodge No. 12, Astoria; Joe Anderson, Kureka lodge No. 125, Portland, and P. P. Olds, Lafayette lodge No. 31, Lafayette. IHOUSIDS SEE MISIHG RAGES Humorous Features of Tests at Carmen's Picnic Enter tain Vast Throng". Everybody Come. $1.15 a pair for women's $3.00 dress oxfords, black and tans; 75c for chil dren's $1.25 and $1.50 dress shoes and oxfords, nil sizes; $1 .95 for men's $3.00 and $3.50 dress shoes and oxfords, black and tans, all sizes; 95c for boys' everyday shoes and oxfords, all sizes. Bamnle Shoe Store Co.. the store that cuts the price, 208 Morrison street, be tween Front ana iirst, also corner morn nsr lr 1 had any emergency cur light! First and Madison. I rency. Town Topics. The foot races and eating contests, which were a feature of the program at the carmen's picnic at the Oaks yes terday, drew the biggest crowd of the day. While there wore a few to whom the fascination of the chutes and tick ler was too great to be overcome, the greater part of the big crowd witnessed the races. Tin races were on the program, four for girls and women, three for boys and three for men. The three-legged race for men proved to be the best race from tho spei 'tutors' point of view, for although It was a walk-away for the l omi ruy brothers, the amusing manner In which some of the contestants went through their paces kept the several thousand spectators In a good humor for the next two hours. Watermelon eating, too. brought out a large crowd of fun-Iovlng spectators. i nero were two neats to this race and 12 boy8 were entered In each one. John Boscowltch proved an eeuty winner In the first heat, for he had the good Dart of his melon safely stowed away fully a half minute before his nearest com petitor. The second heat waa won by Clyde Cooley. in this heat a husky looking negro boy was entered and a number of the spectators were sure that he would win. but he liked the feeling as the Juicy melon slid down hl throat better than he did the dollar prize which was hung up for the winner, and when all the other contestants were though he was sun eating. The winners of the different events were as follows: Baby Snow. Section A -West side, north of Wash ington, Child of Mrs. M. J Kello. 732 Kearney street. Section B West side, south of Wash ington, child of Mrs. Alfred FltzJohn. 647 Fourth street. Section C- Kast side, north of Holla- day, child of Mrs. J. J. Ford, i860 Drummond street. feection D Kast side, between Holla- day ami Hawthorne, child of Mrs. H. A. fillers, CO Summit . street. Section E Kast slda, south of Haw thorne, child of Mrs. L. L. Hayes. Ivan- hoo. Section F Clackamas county, child of Mrs Clarence Simmons. Cluckamas. Section O -Chinese baby, child of Mrs. May Y'oung. ( Mixed Baoea. Girls undWr 14 years Mildred Mon aghan first. Anna Winters second, tili'ls between the ages of 14 and 16 Cora Frack first, Nina Farrel second. Girls 16 and over Miss G. W. Kee fer first, Miss L. G. Drake second. For wives and daughters of the car men Maud Alvord first, Ruth Buckley second. Comic race, for boys under 14 Georgu Martin first. For smokers only H. Hill first, G. E. Pomeroy second. Brotherhood members only E. II. Wimore first. Men s three legged race O. C and E. H. Pomeroy first. Pie-eating contest John Boscowltch and Krvln Mowrle first. Watermelon contest Raymond Friar and Clyde Cooley first. Sprinkle Your Lawn With Our "Guaranteed" Garden Hose Our prices are the lowest in town, quality considered, and we give a nozzle free with every fifty feet. All hose carried by us is guaranteed for one year. With ordinary care it will last several. 60 ft. y2-m. Columbia Rubber 85.50 50 ft. i-in. Columbia Rubber $G.OO T.O ft. '2-in. Woodlnrk Rubb'r 8G.50 f.0 ft. $-m. Woodlark Rubb'r $7.00 f0 ft. 34 -in. Oregon Rubber . .$8.00 f.O ft. j-in., wire-wraped . ..810.00 i0 ft. l2-m. Dover Cotton . . . 85.00 60 ft. 4-in. Dover Cotton $5.50 60 ft. '-in. Chester Cotton .. .80.00 60 ft. 14-in. Edgewood Cotton 89.00 60 ft. Vi in. Rtibv Cotton . . . .$9.00 60 ft. V, in. White Star Cot. 812.00 Sprav Xozzles Lawn Sprinklers Hose Menders . . Hose Reels . . . . ,.25 to 81.25 . ..5 and 10 31.00 ELASTIC HOSIERY AND BANDAGES WOVEN TO YOUR MEASURE We constantly employ an expert weaver and assistants to make to measure all kinds of Elastic Hosiery and Bandages. Our hosiery is of su perior quality, especially recommended for those whose duties keep them con stantly on their feet. Measurement Blanks Promptly Furnished Experienced Lady and Gentlemen Fitters mm .2 0 1 CATNIP BALL The cats can't resist them. Hang one on a string where pussy can reach it and he will knock it about for hours. They are filled with catnip and afford excellent exercise for indolent cats. A cat nip ball with a quantity of catnip and other herbs in a box, price. .... .10 See the Manx Cats in our window. Cut Glass at Greatly Reduced Prices During the Month of July Hewitt My wlfo Is up to flats. Jew- ett Sheath sown or merry widow hat? Hewitt Neither; shn asked mo this Note These Prices Curling-Iron Heaters, with non-explosive alcohol lamp, some of them imported, selling at from 25 to 85.00 Curling Irons, all kinds, selling at 5 to 35f Scissors in many sizes and makes, selling at from 25 to 82.00 A full line of Alcohol Stoves for tourists. We print Business, Professional and Calling Cards While You Wait. Original Oil Paint ings 13 Price $15.00 Original Oils 85.00 They include Figures, Landscape and Ma rine. Each is mounted in a double-sweep gold frame and inclosed in a shadow-box. These pictures are originals by artists whose works are fast becoming famous. During this sale, each 85.00 Exchange II Dome A-6I7I-6I72 WOOD ARD, CLARKE & CO. Fourth and Washington OUTLET CLOTHING CO. First and Morrison NEVER A 0 . CEo AGAIN OUTLET CLOTHING CO. First and Morrison Never before in Portland's proud history has a prominent merchant ever dared or attempted to offer the public such values. Never before in Portland's proud history has a prominent merchant ever been compelled by reverses to slaughter high grade men's and boys' clothing at almost two thirds off the former price. Never again will you have this opportunity, so interest yourself now, while the chance is yours. Come here Saturday without fail. Let our grand display windows be your salesman; make your selection from display windows and ask the clerks. REORGANIZATION SA NOW GOING ON N FULL LAST! 50c PRESIDENT SUS PENDERS now 23c MEN'S CANVAS SHOES, all sizes 65c PATENT LEATHER LOW-CUT rr SHOES J) 1.00 75-cent FANCY SUS 1L all you want. $1.00 GOLF SHIRTS at" 43C Bathing Suits Vi Price $6 Pants All Sizes, Styles and fine Patterns, Make $2.65 $1 FRENCH Bafbriggan Underwear Best Value, Now 37c We place on sale Satur day, without any limit or restrictions, your ab solute choice of any suit in our big store that for merly sold at$3 5. With reference to make, can only say all of our $35.00 Men's Suits are made by Strause Bros. & Co., Baltimore, Md. ; David Adler & Sons, Milwau kee, Wis.; Hoffman Rothchild, New York City. We need say no more. Were jo .00 MEN'S SUITS Your Choice for KM NOW $5 Shoes All Styles, Sizes and Leathers $2.45 $5 JOHN B. STETSON Hats All Styles, Shapes and Colors 3.15 $2 PONGEE SHIRTS r .....95c 15c Black and Brown 1 HALF HOSE J now C 75c Black and White Stripe WORK 1Z SHIRTS now...OOL 50c Balbriggan UN DERWEAR OQr now L 50c Men's Fine NECK WEAR I Q now 1 10c LINEN HAND- rw.cx.vn.ixro " I now iv We have never misled the public, always ready to serve you honestly. We are after your future business. We are obliged to sacrifice all of our big stock so as to enable us to commence the next season with a new and complete stock. We don't care how much we lose, we must wind up our old affairs quickly. Come here tomorrow. See window display. Set Window Dbplay OUTLET CLOTHING CO, CORNER FIRST AND MORRISON STREETS Sec Window Drr'jy ! r