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s XII E SUNDAY OKtGOJTLIS. FOKTLA5D, JUIT 31," 1310. PUTS FIELD TICKET IN Republicans in Assembly Name Full List From Senator . to Surveyor. PRIMARY -LAW DEFENDED 'Few Who Would Dictate and Forbid Tarty Gatherings Are Likened to King George In Speech by J. H. Ilevenue. OREGON CITY, Or., July 30. (Special.) In pfrfect harmony -the "Republican' as sembly of Clackamas" County this after noon decided to recommend candidates for county offices, and then placed . a complete ticket in the field, from Sj.ate. Senator to Surveyor. Even the most rabid anti-assembly men admit that the ticket is one of the strongest named by the Republicans of Clackamas County for many years. The geographical situa tion was carefully studied by all of the delegates in making the nominations, with the result that all of the offices did not go to Oregon City, as has been the case ever since the direct primary law was placed in operation. The assembly ticket follows: State Senator L. D." Walker, of Canby. Representatives J. W. Exon, of Dover; Ir. H. S. Mount, of Oregon City, and J. S. Toder, of Needy. Judge Charles T. f ooze, of Gladstone. 'ominlssioner Nicholas Blair, of Kil lin. Sheriff IS. C. Hackett. of Harding. .Clerk C. M. T,ake, of Boring. Recorder K. P. Dedtnan, of Clackamas. " Treasurer James A. Tufts, of Glad stone. Coroner Dr. Thomas J. Fox, of Oregon City. Surveyor D. T. Mcldrum, of Oak Grove. "Primary Law Defended, t There seems to be an impression that the assembly is a blow at the primary law." said Chairman John II. Gibson, of Harmony Precinct, in calling the assem bly to order, "but let me say there lias not been a single man to whom I have talked who has ever suggested such a procedure. The Legislature would never dare to repeal a law that has been adopt ed by tho people. The primary law is the best measure ever enacted, and I shall use all my efforts to uphold and defend it. The Democrats have never put up a ticket that was not agreed upon in private conference. Iet.us indorse the best men. and let's riot have any wire pulling. I have been charged with being u chronic omoeseeker and I want; to say to you there is not an office In the gift of this county that could be handed to me' on a silver platter." M. J. Lee, of Canby, said the majority of tho members of the Republican party favor organization, and the .party cannot accomplish anything without it. "X" would right to-ther last ditch." said "Mr. Lee, "any attempt to destroy the direct primary law. We are going to have' a tight to reorganize the party arid to do this yoti have got to recommend trood, clean men. Whether it is good i"" i"r inn assemniy 10 recommend a. hi whs time is lor you to aeciae. Upon a motion of Mr. Lee to recom mend candidates for county offices. L. L. Porter, of West Oregon City, said the assembly had adjourned two week ago to reconvene for that particular purpose. nictation of Few Fails. "If the ticket . we recommend" sain Mr. Porter, "is one that meets the ap proval of the" Republicans, then it will be nominated. Nearly every other county in the state has recommended candidates. Are we going to lay down st the dictation of a few men? I be lieve it is entirely within the province of the delegates here to recommen4 candidates." K. I'. Carter, of ' Gladstone, George Randall and Charles II. Dye, in tho interest or party harmony, did not favor the recommendation of candi dates. John 1 Clark offered a resolu tion to indorse the state assembly ticket and adjourn, but it was votd down, and Ws original motion pre vailed, Charles A. Miller said fair minded men should rule. "One or twr. men are trying to rule the Republican party in Clackamas County." said Mr. Miller. "One or two men tried to break up the meeting of tho county central committee. One or two men wrote a letter denouncing the assembly and . got . another man to ign n. I do , not want the Republican party to be in the hands of one or two men or a-doxfn men." "When did the Republican partv lose 'H'a rWit to assemble?" asked J H. Revenue.. of Sandy. "King George would not let the , American people assemble, and we have another Kins lieorge in this county who does not want us to assemble. We have a right to recommend c ndidates. and would have the right if only .ten of us-were here." Nominations Made Vnauimotis. During the balloting for candidates the utmost harmony and good will pre vailed. All of the nominations, except those for Judge, .Recorder and Com missioner, were made by acclamation, and every nomination was made unan imous. K. W. rsartlett, of Estacad;-, was nominated for State Senator, but withdrew in Mr. Walker's favor. Blair secured the indorsement for Commis sioner over ffounsell on a question of geographical location. Clmirman Gibson was authorized to name an executive committee of five, with himself as chairman, to manage the assembly campaign and he will also appoint a committeeman from each precinct to be taken from the delegates to the county assembly to fill any vacancies that may occur. It Is possible that L. D. Walker, for Sen ator, will decline to make the race against George C. Browneil. who is running independent of trie assembly. In view of the fact that County Judge Dlmlck. of this city, Is a candidate for the nomination of Governor, the as sembly did not indorse the state as sembly ticket, feeling that a certain courtesy was doe to Dimick. The po sitton of the assembly on this point was made plain'by Chairman Gibson. WASHINGTON NAMES TICKET Candidates. Suggested for County and Legislative Offices. TTILUSRORO. Or., July 30. (Special.) The Republican assembly for Wash ington County met here today with a dnU-gate and proxy attendance -of 155. and nominated a complete legislative ana coitnry til-He'. The big contest of the assembly was over County Judge, juoge j. i . ooiiin, incumbent, and a candidate for the " assembly indorse- CLACKAMAS tnent,losing to G.-W. Marsh,-of Cen-. terville, by a vote of 85 to" 70. The nominations are as follows: County Judge G. W. Marsh, ex member of the Legislature. County Commissioner John Nyberg, of Tualatin. Representatives W. H. Hollis, For est Grove; John A- Chapman, Middle ton, and C. F. Tigard, of Tigard. County Clerk J. W. Bailey, incum bent, named by acclamation. Sheriff George G. Hancock, incum bent,, by acclamation. Recorder of Conveyances Leo Per kins, present deputy, by acclamation. County Treasurer H. G. King, by ac clamation. Surveyor A. A- Morrill, incumbent. Coroner s-E. C. Brown, incumbent. S. A. D. Meek, a member of the last Legislature, was a candidate- for -re-elec tion, but received only -50 votes. . Sheriff I Hancock, who cad announced nimesir as a' candidate before the direct primaries, was indorsed by acclamation after-Bedford Laughlin, of Forest Grove, had been named as a prospective candidate. Han cock had refused to ask the indorsement of the assembly, and had published his direct primary announcement in the county papers. Hie friends, however, were in the assembly, and made euch a presentation . of his candidacy that Laughlin withdrew and Hancock went in by acclamation. The assembly passed the following resolution: "We point with pardonable pride to the recordand achievements of .the. Na tional party, and reaffirm our allegiance to the same. ' "We"' indorse the Administration of President Taft, .and. commend lit for having carried to a" successful conclusion the pledges-, as contained in the last Mar tional platform. - i. "We heartily indorse the nominations made by the Republican state assembly, held in Portland laet week, and pledge our loyal support to its nominees. "We. believe in the principles . of rep resentative government, and indorse the direct primary law on the statute books as th6 best expression on that .subject to the present ime. "We believe In nominating and electing the very best men available to office in state, district, county and precinct and we believe that an assembly of repre sentative republicans is the best quali fied to bring about that desirable result, and is also the beet qualified to judge of the ability, fitness and character of can didates. ' "We are in favor of euch a policy of economy in all public expenditures as shall be Just to the taxpayers and con sistent with the growth and progressive neis of the county and state. "We pledge our unswerving support to the candidates named today by this as sembly for the various .county offices." J. W. Hughes, of South Forest Grove, presided, and John Boeker, Jr., of Hills boro, was selected secretary, with Calvin Jack, Jr., as assistant. DIFFERENCES ARE FORGOTTEN Republicans of Douglas Recommend Full fCounty Ticket. ROSEBURG, Or., July 30. (Special.) With every precinct in Douglas County represented. Republican met in assembly here today and recom mended candidates for a county ticket. The ticket named is: Sheriff George K. Quine, Riddle. County Judge J. C. Fullerton, 'Rose-' burg. Clerk "William - T. Emery, Coles Val ley. Treasurer James Sayers, Roseburg. Commissioner Jefferson Wiley, Myrtle Creek. Representatives George Neuer, of Roseburg,. and---Benjamin. Huntington, of Yoncalla. . Surveyor F. Cain, Riddle. . Coroner N. T. Jewett, Roseburg. At only one time during the meet ing did there- appear opposition to the plan of suggesting a .county , ticket. Attornov Tt T . rl.K- n'riplncnta from t i. a ihnr. n.inot ...ah i. members of the Republican party, af filiated with the assembly, of holding secret caucuses to which no' persons other than the "favored " few" : were Invited. "I happen' to know," said Mr. Kddy, "that there was a caucus held in Rose burg last night, ,and X 'am apprised that a slate was i framed for today's assembly. I consider such procedure unfair.- and am inclined to believe it will cost the Republican party sev eral hundred votes in Douglas County." Concluding his address, Mr. Eddv startled the members of the delega- ti6n by submitting the following reso lution: "Resolved, That the assembly hereby ratify the list of candidates recom-' mended to the Republican party of Oregon by the reeent state assembly. "itesolved. That the assembly make no recommendations for county offices." Hardly had the chairman read the resolution when several delegates Jumped to their feet, among them At torney George N'euner and Attorney C. S. Jackson. Mr. Neuner branded Mr. Eddy's statements relative to -the "se cret caucus as false and in explana tion said that the meeting referred to was simply an informal gathering of a few men who wished to discuss the political situation with a view of de termining available candidates. He said that there was no slate prepared as contended. Before Mr. Eddy could press the as sembly to take action on the resolu tion, c. fa. JacKson presented an amend ment and asked the privilege of the chairman to have the closing argu ment. The amendment read: "Resolved. That the assembly now proceed in regular course of business and suggest candidates for county offices. A general discussion then prevailed, and it was finally decided to adjourn until afternoon. In the meantime dif ferences had been forgotten and the afternoon's session might . have been likened to a love feast. - No attempt was made on the part of either Mr. Jackson or Mr. Eddy to pursuade the assembly to dispose of either the resolution or amendment. On the contrary, the officers were sug gested and evidence of" the Impending contest vanished. Several addresses were delivered dur ing the day, notable among the orators, Binger Hermann. He declared that the ticket suggested was the best ever placed before the voters of Douglas County, and should be elected with out difficulty. EVIDENCE GOT BY BOTTLE Detective, Disguised, Makes Rounds of Elgin Stores. ELGIN, Or.. July 30. (Special.) El gin folk are interested in the trials of alleged bootleggers at La Grande. A man going by the name of Ben Morgan passed through Elgin some time ago with a bulldog and camera. He entered each soft-drink place, and, before witnesses, ordered drinks, a portion of which he turned into a bot tle which he had concealed in his pocket. Later, after the different parties had been Indicted ami before tiielr trials, this same man. disguised as a sheep shearer, with two witnesses dressed also as sheep-shearers, - repeated the round of the soft-drink houses, getting further evidence. A new employment for women has appeared in Pari. It "radium carrier." the duiten of whom I to carry a. precious parkaxe of r.i"lum from one point to. .another, where there la demand or It use. ASHTOH IS FAVORED Clark County Indorses Ta coma Man for Senator. PARTY PLEDGE DEMANDED Legislative , Nominees Instructed to Vote for Republican Senatorial Candidate Who Receives High est Vote in Primaries. VANCOUVER, "Wash.. July 30. (Spe cial.) Twenty-one delegates to the State Republican Convention, to be held in Tacoma August 3, were elected to day at the Clarke County Republican Convention, held in the County Court house. The candidacy of W. W. Mc Credie, Representative from this dis trict, was heartily indorsed, as was the Taft Administration and the Republican platform. The' candidacy of J. M. Ashton of Tacoma, for United States' Senator was indorsed to show the feeling of reci procity of Tacoma, which recently over whelmingly indorsed McCredie for Con gress in the convention assembled. The 21 delegates chosen today werv W. W. Sparks, G. R. Percival, A. J. Cook, A. B. Eastham, W. D. Sapplng ton. A. L. Miller, R. H. Back. S- J. Miller. E. E. Beard. J. H. Elwell, J. P. Stapleton. Gerry Shaw. W. F. Peddicord, Lloyd DUBoise, N." C. Hall, E. M. Rands, Glen N. : Ramek, - Andrew Thompson, John Rousch, George McCoy and P. Commacher. It was voted that in case the full number did not go, that the others would have full power to cast the full ballot. Pledges Arc Demanded. The question of the candidates pledg ing themselves when they file their an nouncements was threshed out. There was a strong debate about the proposi tion, but.it was finally unanimously de cided to include the following reso lution in the party platform. "We demand that-candidates for leg islative nominations who solicit the suffrages of the Republican voters shall file with their declarations of candi dacy their written pledges that they will, if elected, vote always for the candidate of the Republican party for United States Senator who shall re ceive the highest vote of said party in the State of "Washington at the primary election, as prescribed by sec tion 37, of the direct primary law." Representative McCredie was called upon for a speech and he responded and spoke for an hour, defending his stand for voting with the regulars dur ing 'his term 'in Congress. His -name was the signal for tumultuous applause, which did not subside for several min utes. The convention was called to order by A. J. Bigham, chairman of the cen tral committee, and J. P. Stapleton was nominated as temporary chairman by M. B. Kies. The election was later made permanent-" Charles' W. Hall was chosen secretary, and . A. Llndb as sistant. - . Percival Opposes -Pledge.- ' The committee on credentials was: Milton Evans. A. H. Parcel and J. W. Aldrich. Committee on order of busi ness, A. L. Miller. John Harvey and William Sluman. Committee on 'resolu tions. Glen X. Ranch, E. M. Rands. E. I French. J. J. Harrington and A. M. Blaker. ".-. The committee of five to select the delegates was M. B. Kies, H. Sodawas ser. W. W. McCredie, A. L. Miller and Curtis Anderson. In favor of the resolution indors ing J. M. Ashton for Senator. E. M. Rands, W. W. Sparks. G. R. Percival. E. E. Beard. J. P. Stapleton, Glen N. Ranck spoke heartily. There was not a dissenting vote. Mr. Beard said that Judge. Burke, himself a .candidate for the Senate, did not object to this con vention's indorsing Ashton. E. L. French. Incumbent, and C. S. Blair, both candidate for Representa tive, have filed the'r pledges. G. R. Percival is opposed to the pledge. Standing in front of the judge's bench, on which he had presided as Superior judge for nearly two terms. Representative McCredie told the as semblied delegates the story of his life from the time he attended the little red schoolhouse back in Iowa. In speaking of Polndexter, Mr. Mc Credie said: "Mr. Polndexter and I differ extremely In our opinions on various questions that come up. "Senator Jones is a good man and I will say here that you would have to rake the State of Washington a long time before you would find a better Senator than Mr. Jones. I will always be a Jones man - "In speaking of indorsing a candi date for Senator west of the moun tains. I will say that I think we are entitled to it. Two-thirds of the pop ulation live west of the mountains and one-third east of them, so I think that we should at least have one Sen ator to look after our interests. "I have always been an admirer of William H. Taft. I have found that Theodore Roosevelt is also an admirer of William H Taft. In Washington we Republicans did have some differ ences, but sot so much as you may have been led to believe by the reports sent .out from there. When Roasevelt was in Africa we heard it rumored in Washington that when he came back he would wield his big stick and crush a number of us regular Republicans; and until he landed on American soil, the rumor persisted, but I have yet to find th&t he has crushed any of us. Some of our colleagues (referring to the insurgents) made it a point to go to visit Mr. Roosevelt, and when they came away from his home they always wore a smile. But-he-has spoken but once or twice, and then only did he speak to deny certain stories that were too strong for him." POINDEXTER GIVEN SETBACK Catlilamet Convention Indorses Sen- a tor From "Western Washington. CATHLAMET, "Wash., July 30. (Spe cial.) The Republican County Conven tion to select delegates to the judicial convention at . Tacoma was held here Friday and the following delegates chosen : T J. G. Megler. George F. Hanigan. H. Petersen. A. B. Birnie. Thomas Kent, J. R. Burke and C. L. Silverman. The following resolution was adopt ed: "Resolved. That the candidacy of Superior Judge A. E. Rice for the Su preme Court of the State of Washing ton meets with our hearty approval: that his selection for this important position would add force, dignity and impartiality to the supreme bench, and heartily indorse his candidacy for that position." ' The convention also passed a resolu tion favoring the electton: of a United States Senator from "the- western por tion of the ttatr Ipecial Has been a great merchandising: event. Hundreds of Portland good dressers have supplied their clothes needs at small cost. Come in today while selections are still good. Chesterfield Suits at the following price reductions $20.00 $22.50 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 Suits at Suits at Suits at Suits at Suits at Suits at GET 273-275 Morrison at Fourth Regulars and Insurgents Lock Horns in Primaries. FINISH BRINGS BIG RUSH Botli Parties Have Foil Tickets for Nominations With "republicans Outnumbering "Democrats About Two to One. BOISE. Idaho., July 30. (Special.) Idaho swings into probably the most : notable political campaign In its his tory, through the closing; today of the direct primary nomination list by . which two complete tickets are placed I In the field. There was a grand, rush at the finish In the filing of nominat- ing papers, that of B. F. O'Neil. Re- 1 publican Gubernatorial nominee, and his acceptance being made of record this morning. The result of -the pri maries wtll determine- whether or not Idaho is Insurgent or regular. Boise proved to be the banner nom inee city, for it has L1 aspirants- for state offices, from Governor down. Coeur d'Alene Is second, with four candidates; The list of state officers placed in nomination on both the Re publican and "Democratic tickets com- j pleted today to be voted upon at tne direct primary to be held August 30 Is as follows; Republican nominees Governor. James H. Brady, Pocatelle; Paul Clag stone. Clagstone; B. F. O'Neil, Wallace; George W. Fletcher, Boise. Lieutenant Governor. Lewis Sweetzer, Albion; Al len Miller, Glanns Ferry; Adelbert A. Alvord, Net Perce; A- II. Lucas, Mead ows. Congressman, Burton L. French, Moscow; Thomas R- Hamer, St. An thony; Bartlett Sinclair, Rathdrum. Attorney-General, John T. Morrison, Boise; J. II. McDougall, Malad. Secre tary of State, Willard White, Boise; E. L. Whitney, Boise; James W. Holden, Idaho Falls; Winfred L. Gifford, Lew iston; Byron E. Hyatt. Boise. State Treasurer, Charles A. Hastings, Lewis ton ; John H. Myer, Boise; O. V. Allen, Boise. . State Auditor, S. D. Taylor, Bonners Ferry. Mine Inspector, F. Cushlng Moore, Wallace; Robert N. Bell. Weiser. Superintendent Public Instruction, S. Belle Chamberlain, Boise; Grace M. Shepherd. Boise; Mar garet Keenan. Nampa; Robert C. Eg bers, Coeur d'Alene; -Hubert H. Bar ton, Coeur d'Alene. Justice Supreme Court, Isaac N. Sullivan, Boise. Democratic nominees Governor, James H. Hawley, Boise; John C. Rice, Caldwell. Lieutenant-Governor, Edgar J. Hunter. Albion. Congressman. Ar thur M. Sow en. Hailey; John L. Sewell, Payette. Attorney-General. Frank L Moore. Moscow. Secretary of State, O. V. Bodies. Caldwell; Simon C. Bix er, Heyburn. State Treasurer, Joseph P. Carruth. Blackfoot; Lucius C. Rice, St. Anthony. State Auditor. Egbert W. Jones. Boise. Mine Inspector, George A. Lambrix, Boise. Superinten dent Public Instruction, James H. Frazier, Coeur d'Alene; Gertrude Noble, Boise. Justice "Supreme Court, James L. McClear, Coeur d'Alene. PRIMARY LAW IS PUZZLING Idaho Voters at Sea Over "Second Choice" Clause. BOISE, Idaho. July 30. (Special.) Attorney-General T. C. McDougal. of Idaho, has at last decided to either ren der an opinion or stipulate a test case to decide whether or not it is manda tory under" Idaho's new and puzzling direct primary lvw v(e aeoond IDAHO GAMPAIGN GRAY Sale of luits and - - $15.00 - - $16.50 - - $19.00 : - - $23.50 - - $26.50 - - $29.50 10 Per Cent Discount on Blacks and Blues YOUR SHARE OF R. M;;' GRAY choice. This question has been a bone of contention in both political parties, with the result that all party leaders are undecided and voters are at sea. In order " to make the decision binding-, providing- that the test case is re sorted to,-it will be carried direct to the Supreme Court of the' state with the petition that -an early opinion be filed. In stipulating the case it will be assumed by the Attorney--General that the primary election has taken place and that first and second-choice votes had been cast for the Republican Gub ernatorial nominees. Governor James H. Brady and George TV. Fletcher.- It will be contended that the second choice feature of the primary la not mandatory,, and that an elector voting for first choice and not second is enti tled to bis vote being counted. The Attorney-General has positively refused to take action. In view of the fact that he believed that his office was not the place from which such a decision should come; that the Supreme Court of -the state is the tribunal to pass upon . it- . While the primary law is creating a great deal of dissatisfaction, electors and candidates for offices are endeavor ing to comply with its terms so far as nominations are . concerned. Attempts to form slates have not only been pre vented, but in many Instances those who endeavored to manipulate these slates have been forced to retire into political oblivion. Registrations for electors open in August. CLERKS RECEIVE MORE PAY . Uncle Sam Advances Salaries of His Help in Pacific Northwest. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, July 30. The following clerk promotions in Northwestern postof nces were announced, today: Washington: Spokane One from 9800 to $900; one from $900 to $1000: nine from $1000 to $1100; three from $1100 to $1200. Bellingham One from $900 to $1000; four from $1000 to $1100; one from $1100 to $1200. North Yakima One from $900 to $1000; one from $1000 to $1100. Tacoma. One from $600 to $800; five from $800 to $900; one from $900 to $1000; eight from $1000 to $1100. Oregon: Baker City One from $900 to $1000. - Marshfield One from $S00 to $900; one from $900 to $1000. Idaho: Moscow One from $900 to $1000; Nampa.' one from $600 to $700: Payette, one from $800 to $900; St. Anthony, two from $600 to $700: Sandpolnt. one. from $900 to. $1000; Wallace, one from $600 to $700. . , . JUDGE BURKE CONFIDENT i r ... AVashingrton Senatorial Candidate Says He Will "Win. KELSO. Wash., July 30. Special.) Judge Thomas Burke. Matt Piles, brother of Senator Sam Piles, and E. O. Kelsey, representing the Burke Senatorial Club, of Seattle, arrived in Kelso- yesterday evening, coming from Chehalls by auto mobile. After interviewing local people regarding the Senatorial situation, the party left by train at noon for Kalama The automobile was sent back to Cen tralis, where it will be picked up Sunday , on the return trip to Seattle. .Tudgo Burke expressed himself as well I pleased with the sentiment towards his candidacy, and asserted that reports he has receh ed from various - sections - of the Btate convince him he will receive a good-sized plurality at the September primaries. . "Wj man Held In Jail. ASTORIA. Or.. July 30. (Spec'al.) The preliminary examination of C. W. Wyman. ot Portland, on an information vorn to by C. W. Fredenthal, also of Portltr.d. and charging a statutory of fense, was held In ti Justice Court this afternoon and the defendant was com mitted to the County Jail In default of $1000 bonds to a--rait the action of the Circuit Court grand lury. Frendenthal wa. meaea uuaer 3"v to appear as a witness, wyman was arrested at-De-laura Beach on Thursday evening. Che Goats FINE TROUSERS $ 5.00 Values at - - - $4.00 $ 6.00 Values at - - - $4.50 $ 7.00 Values at - - - $5.50 $;8.00 Values at - - - $6.00 $ 9.00 Values at - - - $6.50 $10.00 Values at - - - 7.00 THE REAL VALUES ELKS WILL EAT CLAMS ASTORIA LODGE OFFERS GREAT " FEAST OX CLATSOP BEACH. Tons of Clams and Many Chinook Salmon Will 'Load Banquet Board for 50O0 Elk. ASTORIA, - Or.. July 80. (Special.) Astoria Lodge, No. 180, of Elks, has decided to celebrate the laying tf the cornerstone of its new $75,000 temple by holding a monster clambake and inviting all the Elks of the Northwest to attend. The first such clambake was given 18 years ago, when all trans portation was b- boat, but was a great success. A committee began to work out the details immediately, invita tions were extended in eve-y direction and committees were appointed in the various lodges to "make arrangements for their - members, until it is plainly evident that the reunion and clambake to be held at Astoria and Seaside on August 6 and 7 will be one of the greatest events of Its kind ever held on the North Pacific Coast. The Astoria Elks will serve over two tons of clams of five different varieties found on the Oregon, and Washington coasts. Three hundred gallons of the famous Clatsop Beach clam chowder will be served. The table will be 850 feet in length, upon which, at equal distances, will be laid the finest speci mens of the royal Chinook salmon ob tainable on the Lower Columbia River. These fish will be stuffed, baked and garnished, and laid head to tail along the entire length, of the table. The : baking of , the olams will be a very interesting process. A great trench will be dug In the rocks, 30 Inches wide and about 18 Inches deep, in which fires will be built and main tained until the rocks on the sides and bottom of the trench are sufficiently heated, then the ashes and embers will be removed and the clams laid in the hot rocks. They will then be cov ered with a coat of new-mown hay. and over the top of the rocks will be spread ordinary burlap sacks, upon which will be poured water. The water, seeping through and coming in con tact with the hot rocks, generates steam, which, confined about the clams, cooks them in a manner far superior to any other known method. Roasting ears of green corn are also placed in t..e pit, and potatoes and other vege tables, and all cooked in this delicious way. The ' clambake is to be held on a beautiful meadow and lawn, with the Necanlcum River on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. It is un der the lea of the - famous Tillamook Head, sheltered from storms in Vv In ter, and has been the location of clam bakes from prehistoric times. A large circus tent has been secured and placed on the grounds, in which the social session will be held on Sat urday night, August 6, at 8:30. Each of the visiting lodges will conduct a portion of this great session, and every lodge Is arranging some special Btunt. After the social session, a gigantic bonfire will be held . on . the beach, where refreshments will be served and where there will be a concert by- the band. - Sunday, August 7. at 1 o'clock, the clam pits will be opened, and the del icacies of the sea and water, prepared by expert cooks, will be served steam ing hot. It Is estimated that -6000 Elks will attend this great festivity. The Dalles Lodge has chartered the steamer Dalles City, and is coming straight through to Astoria in a body: Portland lodge is arranging for special trains, which will leave Portland at :20 Saturday morning. -August 6; Salem lodge, Ore gon City," Albany, Eugene, Roseburg, Med ford and Grants Pass will come on special trains on the Southern Pacific. Spokane, Walla Walla and members from v Idaho points will come on spe cials over the Spokane. Portland & Seattle; Baker City. Pendleton. La Grande, on specials over the O. R. & N. Barge List, Loses Cargo. LA CENTER, Wash., July. 30.- P. I sterfield 273-275 Morrison , . at Fourth Moe and U. Brothers, who handle the freight on the Spelllei and barge from the forks of Lewis River to La Center, which craft are used on account of the Inability of the steamer Mascot to come here, caused by the low stage of the water In the east fork of Lewis, met with a mishap which will cost them about $200. As they were towing the barge with-15 tons of freight from the forks Wednesday morning- with the Spelllei. the wind listed the barge, the cabin gave way and feed,- machinery and other articles. were thrown into the river. Engineer Reed Visits Eugene. EUGENE. Or., July ' 30. (Special'.): M. E. Reed, chief engineer for the Ore gon Electric, was In Eugene this aft ernoon and left town- in a livery con veyance going north. While in Eu gene, Mr. Reed was in conference with the Lane County Asset Company, and also looked over some Fifth-street" property on which recent options were taken, supposedly for the Oregon Elec tric people. The Hydro-Electric Commission or On tario, who have charge of the construction and operation of the electric power trans mission ayatem from Niagara p-alla. bave decided to use aluminum instead of Conner conductors. FRICTION DRIVE SIMPLEST OAS ON EARTH No Clutch, No Gears. 100 speeds forward, from 15 to 25 speeds reverse. 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