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14 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1903. THIS NO MIMIC WAR Giant Theatrical Trusts Grap ple for Advantage. ACTORS AND THE PUBLIC WATCH Klaw fc Erlnnser Arc Represented In Portland by the Mnrunnm and Baker Theaters, While Ckird rny'H I the Enemy. Announcement of the latest develop ment in the theatrical war between the two rival syndicates. Klaw & Erlanger and Stair & Havlln. created widespread Interest yesterday In theatrical circles quently a number of the Coast managers are trying to formulate a plan in con junction with bo th trusts that will clas sify the shows ana place uiem properiy before the public "It Is an Imposition upon the public to play at 50-cent show for tlM. It Is wrong to play a 10. 3) and 30-cent aggregation at 50. 75 cents and JL If a fight should occur between these two theatrical trusts. It will make a big cut In the prices of admission In the houses of both syndi cates. It would be a "great treat to the public to be able to see a first-class show for 25 and 50 cents. If war should be de clared. However. I do not anticipate such a result. "I feel that there Is an opportunity for both syndicates to make big Improve ments In their attractions, and for my part I am glad to see It. Both trusts have many past masters In their ranks and no doubt everything will be adjusted to suit all parties. For my part. I am not worrying over the situation. How ever. I am in favor of any move that will classify shows and give us a higher grade of attractions at popular prices." WILLSCOURTHE BAR Jetties Will Do the Workdays Engineer Corthell. PROBLEM IS NOT DIFFICULT "WANT CASE APPEALED. Croruc Sclilclncr May Emplo- Attorncy liy the Year. Ills. along the Pacific Coast, and the predlc- iave beon dlvorcei for tvro rcar8 tncIr tlbn was made that Portland will be one of tho storm centers In the coming dis turbance. The managers of the Marquam and Baker's Theaters will cast their lot with the Klaw & Erlanger aggregation. John F. Cordray. of Cordray s Theater. will Htlck bv the Stair & Havlln fort. and developments will be watched with Interest, ns the two syndicates do not love each other. The public Is wondering -where it comes In. An Oreconian reporter Interviewed George L. Baker, of Baker's Theater, last nitrht. and Mr. Baker said: 'The first hint that a theatrical war was on between the Klaw & Krlanger syndicate and tho Stair & Havlln syndicate came only a short time ago. when I heard that such people as Mrs. Fiske. Henrietta, Crosman und James K. Hackctt were at outs with Klaw & Erlanger and would not. in the future, play In any of their houses. So far the Stair & Havlln people have the cheat), nonular-priced houses, say from 30. 20 and 30" cents, and some 50-ccnt houses, and a class of people go to them who do not usually go to houses where they play what we call flrst-class attrac tions. "It Is going to be a fight between tho Jtwo syndicates to control theatrical busi ness. Mr. Hclllg, who controls the Mar quam Grand Theater In this city and the Tacoma Theater In. Tacoma. Is fntcrcsted In the Spokane house along with John Cort. who controls the urana opera House, Seattle, and several places of amusement In other towns. Theso gentlemen formed the Northwestern Theatrical Association to take care of their Interests and to connect these with the Klaw & Erlanger thea ters. This syndicate has this country well under control. J. P. Howe, formerly manager of the Newmarket Theater and later manager of the Park Theater, of this city, who has had control of the Seattle Theater for several years, and who was working Independently of the eradicate, finally discovered that It would be to the Interest of Mr. Cort and himself to Join the association. The Butte, Mont., theater was under Mr. Howe's control. and Mr. Sutton, who controls a first-class theater In Butte, Is also a member. That gives the association control of the only two Butte theaters. I understand that Mr. Hayward. manager of the Auditorium Theater, at Spokane, has also joined the syndicate. The Spokane Theater, con trolled by Messrs. Helllg, Cort and Weav er, with the Auditorium, gives tnem con- trol of Spokane. The syndicate has thea ters In all the Puget Sound citler. also In British Columbia, and In towns along the O. R. & N. Short Line up to but not Including Salt Lake. That city Is con trolled by Al Hayman. a member of the big -syndicate. I guess that San Fran cisco Is completely controlled by the syn dlcate with the exception of the Grand Opera-House. which Is the only place In that city where the Stair & liaviin attrac tions can be played. Their arrangement only allows them to play popular-priced shows. The cannot play urosman. Fiske and other high-class attractions. "To my way of thinking, Klaw & Er langer. who are handling high-class at tractions, will not be hurt by any move that Stair & Havlln can make. In the coming fight between the two syndicates . 3 predict that Klaw & Erlanger will have much the best or it. let l oon t want to give the Impression that I think the Stair & Havlln people are weak. Their field has always been In the line of popular- priced attractions. They have never en tered what we call the high-class field, consequently they are not now In a 'posi tion at this late date to play In that line. Contracts are usually made from three to five years In advance, with such Interests as that of Frohroan. David Belasco. Shubert Brothers, Rich & Harris. Hoyt & McKee. Klaw & Erlanger. Al Hayman & Co., Henry Rosenberg, "Weber & Fields and a number of others In New York City, as well as Nixon & Zimmer man, of Philadelphia and Boston, and a number of the other managers, it strikes me that the Stair & Havlln people will be (pardon the slang) up against It fot high-class attractions. Taking the local field into consideration, they would find It Impossible to go through this North west country, situated as they now are. "As I always have been anxious to be connected with high-class productions, I have cast my lot with' the Northwestern Theatrical Association. Mr. Helllg and I ere now fitting up the old Tabernacle building at Twelfth and Morrison streets. jwblcb will be known as the Orpheum Theater. We have several propositions In Mew, but have not exactly decided what our policy will be. At any Tate, we will have a new theater In Portland and in other cities of tho Northwest to take care troubles seem to be Just commencing. A case Is now pending in the Circuit Court, and yesterday their family misunder standings were aired in the'' Municipal Court. Mrs. Schlclger had filed a com plaint against her ex-husband for using aouslve language on the street. The tes timony showed -that both had used abus ive language, but that the woman's ad vantage lay In the fact that she was the one who made the complaint. 'Every time I meet my ex-husband. ran the testimony of Mrs. Schlelger. "he starts to abuse me nnd threatens me with violence. I want him put under a bond to keep the peace." and as she told of her wrongs she ws so serious and seem ingly so affected that, stern as a Judge must be. His Honor cccmed moved to pity. And what did he say to your asked His Honor, in a kindly voice: but the woman threw up her hands In alarm lest she should be compelled to repeat the vile epigrams. All I want, said she. Is to have him leave me alone." All we want." interrupted the attorney for the defenje. "Is to have this woman leave this man alone. She Is as much to blame as he Is, and the charge Is trumped up. We do not want to give our testi mony here. We do not want to air the family troubles. We want to get rid of thi charge as soon as we can. and let It dro; at that," Mrs. Mary Sinner was tho next witness railed, but swearing is not a sin that gave her the name. "I will not swear: I will affirm." she said, as the Judge ordered her to raise her right hand. The attorneys gaied from one to another, and then at the witness. "Most sinners swear," ventured one of the lawyers, but the Judge managed final ly to Impress upon the witness that she was expected to tell the truth, and tho evidence went on. I can't sny which is to blame." as serted Mrs. Sinner. "When they met on the street they ran up to each other and commenced to call each other vile names." Here the attorney for the defense nodded his head In a knowing way, as if to say I told you so. "What did they say?" asked the Judge: but the piercing glance from the witness drove every thought of demanding an an swer from his mind. Both attorneys are willing to admit that the words used were such as are for. bidden in the ordinance?" asked His Honor, and as there was no objection .the woman was excused from repeating terms so distasteful to her. We need no defense," declared Schlelg er s attorney. "That woman a testimony shows that both were equally to blame." The woman s guilt does not excuse tho man's guilt, answered the Judge. Make the fine large enough that it can be appealed." asked the attorney, and the amount was fixed at $J3. whereupon a no tice of appeal was entered. ARE THEY MARRIED? Bridegroom Forseta to Provide 1.1- cenae, lint Ceremony Goes On. The unusual event of a wedding cere mony without a license occurred at the home of Chalon t. Chatterton, president of the Farmers Co-operative Commis sion Company, in this city, Wednesday evening. The contracting parties were Eugene F. Rice and Josephine F. Chat terton, Mr. Chatterton s daughter. The officiating clergyman was Rev. W. S. Gilbert, of the Calvary Presbyterian Church. The marriage, however, was attended with considerable difficulty and the neces sary license was obtained yesterday morn ing. The arrangements for tho wedding hid oil been perfected, and the guests and relatives were assembled.- The groom and bride appeared, and tho minister was there ready to perform the ceremony. He asked for the license, and was astonished beyond measure when Informed that the matter had been neglected and that no license had been procured. It was not desired to postpone the wed ding after things had gone so far. but tho Rev. Mr. Gilbert announced that he did not see how he could proceed with out the legal authority which a license grants. The clergymin finally suggested that County Clerk Fields or some of his deputies might be found, and Mr. Fields was finally located by the aid of the tele phone at the Commercial Club reception. He was asked It the ceremony could be performed If the license was. obtained of attractions of any consequence that Usubsequently. Mr. Field of course had no znav come alonr." I objection to such a procedure, but could "Then, what is to be the nollev of thn noi legmy aumorize sucn a course. Aiier Baker Theater?" asked the reoorter. I considerable conversation over the tele- "To run high-class stock companies at nil times, and at popular prices. I will -only allow flrst-class attractions 'to play ot the Baker, and at no higher prices than I am charging now. T hayo lately refused a number of high class attractions because we could not agree on prices. That is, the people re fused to play at my prices. I cannot speak for Mr. Helllg. but I do know that lie has been in New York this past week attending to matters concerning the asso ciation, and that Mr. Cort will soon leave for the East to take up matters where Mr. Helllg left off. As It looks to me. the only houses in the Northwest that Stair & Havlln control for their attractions are the theater In Salem, Cordray'a in this city, the Lyceum Theater, Tacoma, and the Third-Avenue Theater, Seattle." W. T. Pangle. acting manager of the Marquam. Theater during the" absence of Mr. Helllg in the East, was called on for Information, but' he protested that ho knew nothing about the matter In dispute. Mr. Cordray was found in his cozy of fice' and seemed in a pleasant mood. "How about the theatrical fight between the' "Klaw & Erlanger and the Stair & Havlln syndicates that Is causing so much newspaper notoriety?" asked the reporter. "Well." said Mr. Cordray, "there Is a theatrical misunderstanding between two Dig amusement trusts, and It is a matter that has been In dispute for some time. You will understand. Klaw & Erlanger Save had a clear field in handling the high-priced attractions. Stair & Havlln have' bad a monopoly of the' popular priced attractions, and it seems that each ot these big trusts Is encroaching on each other's territory to such an ex tent that one or the other must give some concessions. "Both syndicates are open to some criti cism on account ot not being able to fur nish what Is expected of them. Klaw & Erlanger are supposed to furnish high priced attractions, but fall In-, many In stances to do this, which Portland theater- cocrs 'will readily testify to "'Stair & Havlln are supposed to fur nish high-grade, popular-priced shows. .Some of the shows ot this syndicate have tot been quite up to standard. phone., the understanding was arrived at that the license would be called tor the next morning, and dated the day previous. This Is sometimes done In law. The mar riage was then solemnized, and yester day morning Mr. Rice appeared with Mr. Chatterton, wno subscribed to the re quired oath as a witness, and the licence was Issued. Now comes the question as to the legal ity 'of a marriage under such circum stances. The statute allows all recog nized ministers and priests to perform marritges. The license Is Issued to that a legal record may be kept of the fact. Until recent years licenses were not re quired In several states of the Union. Tho solemnization of a marriage without a license is legal enough according to nu merous decisions In the law books, but it there is any doubt about it in this case a second wedding will be arranged for. If Correct Principles ot Engineering Are Followed, Largest Shlpn of World Mar Enter the Columbia. Dr. E. L. Corthell. the eminent civil engineer, who has a National reputation as an expert adviser In the construction of harbor works, was Interviewed yester day In the Hotel Portland ns to the re sults of the visit he made Tuesday to the Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River. "Can 35 feet, or -even 40 feet, of water be made and maintained without resorting to dredging at the mouth of the Columbia River?' he was asked. "Yes, by proper plans. I mean In gen eral the plans which I understand the Board of Engineers has suggested In its report two continuous Jetties built up above the surface of high tide," he re plied. In general conversation Dr. Corthell stated: "When I went down to look at the Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia the engineer In charge was busy with other matters and there were no facili ties for going over the Jetty. I'was obliged to go as far as I could on foot. In this city I had been unable to find the Government engineer. I would have been unable to obtain any data had not Mr: Warren, of Warrenton, met me at the train and gone with me to the works. I saw the latest soundings-7-January. IMS Yes, I believe In the building of two con tinuous Jetties constructed up above tne surface of high tide- If the width between these proposed Jetties be correct, thero need be no fear of the results, providing the works be vigorously prosecuted. There are so many practical conditions involved in the Improvement of river mouths and the Columbia River presents no material peculiarities that It would require some time to state them. But I would like to lay down one or two prin ciples which a large experience has shown me to be correct. I am. happy to say that success has attended their application, not only In respect to my own works, but those of others. First To deeren the bar In the sea at the mouth of a sedlment-beartng river there must be two parallel jetties, natu ral or artificial, starting from the natu ral banks and extending to the deep water In the sea. When the fluvial volume reaches the mouth of the' river, after its confinement- within the natural banks, it spreads out fanlike and loses a part of Its velocity, and consequently Its ability to carry Its load of sediment, and. of course, has to drop it. This makes and maintains a bar, over which there Is always less depth of water than In the channel be tween the natural banks. Now, Is It not reasonable to cure the evil by extending the natural banks out to the deep water In the sea? If the fanlike expansion of the water has caused the bar, why not shut the fan? The two parallel sticks ot the fan rep resent the two Jetties or artificial banks. If you shut only one-half of the fan, or build one Jetty, the evil Is not cured, nor do we follow nature. At the mouth of the Columbia we now have a broken fan- stick on the left, which to reach Its prop er length must be extended two or three miles. On the other side we find a part of the stick again In the shape of Cape Disappointment, and some sand spits and reefs. But they are so far removed from the channel and their extension seawards is so short that the fan is really open on that side. 'Consequently It Is necessary to build a Jetty out from that shore that will turn seawards and become parallel to the pro posed extension of the south Jetty. It should approach near enough to It to con fine the fluvial discharge sufficiently to make a strong current across the shoal bar In front, on which there Is now but -feet of water. . 'Second One secret of success or prin ciple Is to extend the Jetties far enough Into the sea to cause an acceleration of the coastwise currents and a consequent deepening of the foreshore of the bar, or at least the removal of the sedimentary matters which the river discharges In. times ot flood. It Is difficult to Impress upon laymen, and even upon riparian en. glneers who have not had special expe rience, the great Importance of this principle. 'If you should build a dike out Into any stream which has an alluvial or movable bed, you would notice at once a deepen ing around the end of It. Exactly the same conditions exist at the ends of Jet ties built out Into the sea. If you should go to the St. Louis fair next year you will see four relief models of the Tampleo Jetties, which clearly Illustrate this Im portant feature. They will show you that the Jetties have caused a deepening in front of them, and that this deepening has continued during ten years since those works were built, and that there Is more water outside -now than at the time the original survey was mode In 16S9. "So I say decidedly that If those two essential principles be observed In the plans and construction, the people who live upon the banks of this great river or dwell within Its Immense valley may rest assured that a channel to accommo date the greatest ships of the world, of the present or future, will be made and maintained for all time, providing the works be preserved in their integrity." ,.Meier (2b Frank Company.. Credit purchases today go on your March account. ..Meier (& Frank Company.. Credit purchases today go on your March account. The new Laces and Dress Trimmings are finding new owners every day Beautiful styles Large variety. The popular Waist Silks are Pongees and White Indias Both here in large variety of styles and qualities. New Millinery arriving daily Walking shapes in exclusive styles and very reasonably priced. VERDICT OF MURDER. Coroner's Jnry Chargea Huaband With Death ot Teresa De Falco. Teresa De Falso came to her delth from wounds Inflicted with murderous in tent by Frank De Falco, with some blunt Instrument, presumably an ax or hatchet. on the 23th day of February, 1503. be tween 1 and 3 P. M." Such Is the verdict rendered yesterday at the Coroner's In quest, with A. P. Coleman. Fred Good win. W. W. WhltewelL. Fred Kennedy, J. W. Gllmore and W. W. Rath acUng as Jurors. H. J. Schemer and Pasqua De Falco were the principal witnesses, but no new facts were brought to light concerning the deed. Albert B. Ferrera. who is net lng as De Falco's attorney, was present at the Inquest and asserted that there can be no doubt that the man was crazy. The members of' the Coroner's Jury were not of the opinion that the evidence Indicat ed thit De Falco was crazy, and held that It was a cold-blooded murder. Fer rers, however, says 'that he has looked into the case closely and that he feels Conse-1 sure he can keep the man from hanging. Fashion Bulletin From the Trade Authority. While the trained skirt of sunburst plaiting will undoubtedly be fine style for the coming season, it is highly im probable that the walking skirt will follow suit, since in that length it is apt to show the sagging much more quickly than in the longer lengths. NEW RIFLES FOR MILITIA Oregon National Gnard to Be Armed With the KrnB-JorKenacua. The Oregon NaUonal Guard Is to be equipped with the new Army rifle, the Krag-Jorgensen. The exchange of the old Springfield, -with which the Guard is armed, for the new arms will take place at once. This will place the O. N. G. on the same footing as the regular United States Army. Adjutant-General Gantenbeln has re celved a letter from the Chief of Ord nance at Washington, which is as fol lows: "Dear Sir Referring to you communi cation of February 8, covering the requi sition of the Governor of your state for caliber .30 magazine arms and equip ments. I am Instructed by the Chief of Ordnance to Inform you that the distri bution of cillber .30 magazine arms and equipments will be made at as early a date as practicable, upon receipt ot In formation from the War Department as to the number to which different states are enUUed under the law. The new arms and equipments will be pent In advance of the turning in of the old, and the arms and equipment will be In good, serviceable condition. "The old caliber .45 ammunition, how ever, must be turned In before issue of new ammunition, and an Inventory taken to ascertain how much states will be en titled to In exchange. "The states, however, will not be de prived of ammunition entirely, as the old ammunition could be turned In In lots and the change to new ammunition made gradually. Full Instructions will here after be sent to the states as to these matters. M. T. LETIM, "Ciptaln. Ordnance Department, United States Army." The National Guard Officers are well pleased over this acUon, as better mark, manshtp can be obtained with the new rifles. . r This is a result of the Dfcfc bill, 'that Ramage or embroidered veils in black and white or self-colored white effects are large sellers. Plain or fan cy nets are used for foundation of these veils. The vogue of broad lace collars has stimulated the production of beautiful, washable, embroidered collars of sim ilar popular shape. Butcher's linen and linen crash, duck and batiste in pastel colors embroidered and piped with white linen are very good. In Millinery the tendency toward higher crowns is becoming more pro nounced day by day. But this does hot imply the immediate passing of the flat-crown picture hat, which, on the contrary, is expected to remain good property for at least another season. Plaits in some form, but not wholly a plaited skirt, the hip yoke and the front panel are to be seen on the ma jority of models. When properly cut, the new skirt models swing backward with a curve most graceful. Friday Surprise Sale Today the 69Sth Friday Surprise Sale An excep tional offering of high-class Bedspreads at one-third below regular v.aluc You can depend on the worthy quality of every one of these spreads Only 300 all told and we know they won't last through the day AH are full size Plain white or blue, pink and navy, with fringed border Best patterns and quality, not one worth less than $1.75 Today only at Each $1.30 -Each New Neckwear Every woman loves pretty neckwear Never before have we been able to collect at one time such richness, elegance and style in Ladies' Neckwear The showing is superb A few of the new things are: DuBarry Scarfs in plain and Persian effects. Handsome Silk Novelty Stocks and Ties with silk embroidered turnovers to be tied in the back. Fine Linen Stocks and Ties embroidered in Grapes and Fleur de Lis. New Wash Stocks and Ties in large variety. Thousands of new Turnovers and Sets. Merchandise purchased on Credit today goes on yoiir March account. Free Embroidery Lessons by an expert Classes daily at convenient hours Second Floor. Last two days Kitchen Goods Sale Last two days Homeftirnishing Sale. our Creat shoe sale Marvelous values in all lines The "family footwear needs can be supplied at a great saving Hundreds took advantage yesterday More will come as the good news spreads. J $3.00 to $5.00 Shoes $1.50 Pair 650 pairs Ladies' Dongola Lace and Button Shoes All sizes and widths, $3.00 values at $1.50 a pair. 250 pairs of Ladies' Fine Shoes in various styles, sizes 2i to 5, widths AA to B, regular $3.00 to $5.00 values, while they last $1.50 pair. $2.45 Pair Best $3.50 Shoes $2.45 Pair 400 pairs Ladies' Welt Shoes, newest goods, very latest styles, patent colt, dull top, patent colt, kid top, all sizes and widths, an exceptionally rare bargain at $2.45 pair. 40 pairs of Ladies' Kid Lace Shoes, $3.50 and $4.00 values, in good sizes, jo A8 while they last, pair ipr.JJ Ladies' Shoes Note the Great Reductions $3.00 $3.00 $3.25 $3.75 $4.00 $4.50 PAIR For 15 pairs of $5.00 Velour Calf Shoes for women, high top, good line of sizes, remarkable value at $3.00 pair. PAIR For 75 pairs of women's $5.00 Shoes in black box calf or v'icol tan, heavy sole, all sizes, great value at $3.00 pair. PAIR For 30 pairs of ladies' $5.00 Shoes in mirror calf, lace style, great value $3.25. PAIR For 15 pairs of women's $6.00 Shoes patent calf, Louis heel Remember, only 15 pairs, $6.00 value, $3.75 pair. PAIR For 15 pairs of women's Patent Leather Lace Shoes, heavy sole, the regular $6.00 styles, at $4.00 pair. PAIR For 20 pairs of Norman & Bennett's high-top Tan Boots, very best made, regu lar $6.00 styles at $4.50 pair. Men's Shoes $2.15 Pair MOVMM MMMMM taVaTsTSjMBBHBsWs---lW MBMMV 300 pairs of men's black and tan Shoes, broken lots, reg. $3.50 to $5.00 values, while they Ias't $2.15 pair. 75 pairs of men's medium heavy Shoes,, high tops, sizes 6 and 6i, 10 to 11, regular $3.50 and $4.00 values, to clean up at $2.15 pair. Boys' and Shoes 80 uairs of Misses' $2.50 high-cut Shoes at $1.50 pair 46 pairs of Misses' $2.00 high-cut Shoes at $1.35 pair 100 pairs of Misses $2.50 welts, patent tipt at $ 1.65 pair 35 pairs of Misses $2.50 welts, narrow sizes, at $1.25 pair 72 pairs of Misses $2.25 Patent Kid Lace Shoes .$1.25 pair 30 pairs of Misses' $3.00 Pat. Leather Button Shoes $1.75 pair 65 pairs of Misses' $2.50 Lace Shoes, at .".$1.60 pair Sizes y2to2 50 pairs of Children's Lace Shoes, 8 to 1 1, $2 val. $1.40 pair 150 pairs of Children's $2.00 Lace Shoes, 8Ho 1 1 at $ 1.40 pair 200 pairs of $1.50 Fancy Lace Shoes, sizes 5 to 8 at $1.10 pair Boys' and Youths' Shoes 200 pairs Boys Shoes, various styles, vici kid, rf box calf and enamel, all new, heavy soles, best 49JJ $3.50 values, per pair, at All our Boys $3.00 Shoes, for this sale .'. $2.35 pair All our Boys' $2.50 and $2.75 Shoes, for this sale . . $2. 10 pair 300 pairs of Boys' Shoes at $1.55 pair $!' PAIR For 600 pairs of little gents Shoes, vici I A 1 kid, box calf, satin calf, kangaroo calf, heavy or w light soles, all sizes, best makes, this sale $ 1 .20. Meier & Frank Company Meier &. Frank Company I Meier & Frank Company Meier &. Frank Company was approved January a, of which sec tion bears directly on the matter of the exchange of the old arm for the new. Section 1J reads: "The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to Issue, on the requisitions of the Governors of the sev eral states and territories, etc. tho stand, ard service magazine arm, with accoutre ments, without charge. In exchange for the arm and equipment now in use in the several states, provided that said arm be receipted for and remain the property of the United States and annually accounted for by tho Governor of tho state." Man for Mining Commissioner. GBRVAIS, Or., Feb. 0903.-To the Editor.) As the lIInlnR Bureau bill his passed providing for the appointment ot a Mining Commissioner, who must be a metallurgist and assayer, let us have a good one and a man who knows some thing of mining In a practical way. I bes to suggest that Mr. Piul Bautnell. of Stark street, Portland. Or., be consid ered as a man well qualified and who has many claims for the office. I have had occasion to have his work checked up by the most eminent metallurgist on different occasions, and can recommend him most heirtlly for the position as capable, reliable and In every way com petent. He Is now and always1 has been most enthusiastically Interested In the welfare of the mining interests of the state. He is well versed In tho Oregon ores and capable of arranging collections and classifying them correctly, He Is well and favorably known throughout the state. . W. B. IAWLER. To Intrndnce Association Game. Pacific Coast football players are anx iously watching the outcome of the Asso claUon exhibition game which is to be played at Berkeley. The student bodies of the various colleges and universities regard the attempt to Introduce the Asso ciation game with considerable Interest, and unless their opposition to the game aw nlni'Ml Tin4 thr AnM.it1nn ralea is ' overcome, there will be a protest by the gridiron warriors that both Berkeley and Stanford will be compelled to listen to. It all depends upon the exhibition game which la' to be played at Palo Alto In the near future. Alaska and Canadian Reciprocity. Boston Transcript. Here In New England we have a pecu liar interest in the settlement, of the Alaskan boundary controversy, for we were told repeatedly In the last campaign that so long as that remained unsettled It would be not only premature, but al most unpatriotic, to consider Canadian reciprocity. We" were told that reciproc ity, it Insisted on now, could only be pur chased by yielding to Canada a pound of flesh. So long as the Alaskan boundary remained unsettled. It was declared, the time would remain "Inopportune' for ne gotiating for reciprocity. The commission to which the fixing of the boundary Is re ferred having been given final powers, the controversy may be deemed to have been taken' out of the way of reciprocity. As Senator Lodge was conspicuously active in securing the ratification of the bound ary treaty, it is to be hoped that hereafter he will be found In sympathy with that commercial and Industrial sentiment of Massachusetts which he so conspicuously antagonized last Autumn. City Versus Private Ownership. NEW YORK. Feb. 26. The second day's convention of the municipal ownerships of public franchises began today with al discussion on "Municipal Ownership of) Electric Lighting Plants." The ifflrcna-i tfvo was taken by Victor Rosewater, edi- 5 tor ot the Omeha Dally Bee. and the neg ative side by Lieutenant Cahoon, secre tary of tho National Electric Light As sociation. In the debate on "Municipal OwnershfD of Gas Lighting Plants" Al ton D. Adams, of Boston, irgued for the proposition and Walter Allen, of Boston, against. Queen Anna was relolelsg In her title of The Good." "And to think it was o eajlly' gained!" the muied; "Just by Baring cottage Oazette.