no1; u " r I a i n o i r 1 v . i Y I. u K C I O'BMON CITY ENTEM1S Th I Mar of l I IM ly Cletaema Coun'r Newspaper thai prime M lh ri lhi arln Ceunly. fOHTV NINTH VIAR-N. II. FIVE DOLLARS 15 T Weekly EM.rprlte I worth n price. Compar II with thn nj ihn tub- ttriti. a. OliWJON CITV KNTKKI'HIHK, KIM DA V, MA V 1M, 1!MV ISTABLISHSO 1M4 BEST ORGANIZATION OF MAHCHIN3 CLUB It COMPIITIO MON DAY NIGHT. INCREASE Of MEMBERSHIP 10 ID IS EXPECTED WITHIN WEEK Hrry William Will Drill Organlja Hon Clyie 0. Huntley Mad Prldenl; I. K. Stan Ion, Secretary. FW dollars fur name! Th new Oregon lily man hlng rluli that t(im ted permanent organisation Monday Ulghl, f iMttitt llelf Id pnity krtlle of flab when a Mint fur III company waa dierueerd. Ther wr aa riianjr name biik t-l tbor wer mrmlKTi preaent, anil ther were IB f til Finally. II wa decided In offer a prim nf t'j for Ilia beel nam offered. In Ixi submitted In I lie wrrtary hefor licit Monday night. li"n atillir Inedlug lia In I J In make a choice. The moat popular Maine aiiticeatcd at the organUatlon meeting wrr 'Tur bines," and "Proapcrlana." as Indira live of the manufacturing etabllh nicul of Oregon City. Harry William 'lll drill lha urgau Uallon. II wa elected captain by a unanlmoui vole. Mr. William la an officer In lha Oregon National Guard. It la llkflr that lha amor will Ih aeeured for drill ball. Clyde 0. Hunt Icy waa alerted president; K. l(. Urown, vice president; K. Kenneth Stanton, aerrotary, and M. U. Ijtour elt. trraaurer. Dr. U I Hckan. E. R. Urown. K. E. Iirodle. II. K. William and Dr. CI) da Mount rr named aa committee to aelod a uniform, and will meet to night at 7: SO o'clock at tha Commer rial club parlor. All member wUb ln to submit suggestion are Invited to ha prearnt and confer lib tli coin mlttee. There la a wide difference of opinion about uniform. Bom Mem ber want white, other cream, atlll oilier blue, and titer wer reronv mcndntlnn for grey, drab and brown, It I poaalhle that tha organisation will have a band, and Ir. Clyde Mount, A. ('. Warner and George V. Kly were named a rommlltee to look after Ihl featur. The committee on by-law ronnlat of E. II. Urown. K. K. Stan Ion, E. K. Iirodle, M. I). lJitourclte and H. A. Bwafford. They will cub mlt a reprt next Monday night- The marching club lnr( with an rnlhualBMtla niomherahlp, which will probably ba Increased to 80 wllhln an other week. COL CROPSEY WILL DIRECT STOCK SALE MANY CLACKAMAS AND MARION COUNTY 8TOCKM"EN WILL ENTER SALE HERE. One of tho font lire of tlio IIoho Bhow and Iloontor Duy cvlebnitlon will be tho grent livestock "nlo to bo conducted by Colonel Cropney, of (Jroybull, Wyoming. Mr. Cropgpy tin lmd 26 yonr' exporlenro In tho otic tloneorlng of llvoHtock, and thl I the first ule that hun been hold In tho hlHlory of Booster Duy in till city. The gnlo will Bturt Immediately aft er tho livestock parade. In the morn ing, nnd will alto plnco In thn liarn whoro tho HveHto?k Ih cxlilliltod. Thoro uro mnny engaged In dairying and live Htock IndimlrleH In tho Mt. Annul and at Molnlla dlHtrlcta and there will bo many from that necllon of ClnckaimiR and Marion counties hero to attend this buIo. Many,llvc8tock men linvo already orrnngod with tho . management In bringing to this nalo puro blooded stock. BIG SHIPS IN WAR GAME ON ATLANTIC NEW YORK, May 18. Whou tho Atlantic, fleet Ht earned out of Now York harbor thin afternoon, after Its pollalied bow to society, It divided in to strategic dlviHlons for tho dcfotiHo of tho Atlantic coaut agalnnt an Im aginary enoiny. Rear Admiral Heatty will command a small fleet which will represent tho armada of the enemy, and the remainder of the fleet will try to defend the coust from Cnpt Hat teniH to Kastport, Maine. The elabor ate plan for the practical defense mnnenvres are not made public, but it was given out at Washington that the operations would resemble closely those which tho fleet would bo obliged to use for a sudden defense. The um pire of tho mimic attack and defonae will bo Rear Admiral Knight, head of the war college, who will make his headquarters on the Ilrooklyn. The unique war game will last several weeks. v PRIZE OR NAME SUGGESTED lAlt tlOI tCCTION Of PORTLAND Hilt TrICMOH OF lABTM I'lHlTI.AMi. Or, Mar .-4 iiixk, di fni'd ly ii'nr I M rt-alli-iii a a d:iiii- rarih - iiuake. frit tlirixighiml tli" Kaal hide IiiIiIkIiI at T o'rlix k. Tb lrttiur ltt-J from to f two (eronda, rll'raled In. in mst - In weat and ralllrd dltlia. ri k I rd ibalra, dlnaid fr ,n UMika a an I jrneially uw l 4 lilabt and rmnn 'i' on. a 1. lliralloii wrr fell ovr - an an-a of eral mllea in ra- dlu. riindlng from ' r.-tnol I arli of Kuan Clly I'ark dlalrlrl to lh aontliern tniultv of Mn'inl TaUir. TRENCH 40 PER CENT COMPLETE SAYS H. A. RANDS SOUTH FORK CNOINECFJ REVIEWS WORK ON 24-MILB WATER PIPELINE. FIRST SHIPMENT Of PIPE TO BE HERE WITHIN TWO WEBS Nlnt Car With Enough Big Tub to Lay Two Mllta of Lin Ar Eipccttd In Oregon City on May 29. Although work on the Houlh Fork pipeline which will bring to Oregon Clly and Weat Man water from the headwater of the Clackamaa river wa begun only a few week ago and although the rain of the lat few day have held back the work. Engi neer Hand Wednesday dorUred that the ditch waa at least 40 perceut com plvtid. fifteen mllea of trench ha been Opened Up. Mr. rtond ba received word that the first hlpmcnl of Mullieaon ll weldid steel pipe luft the factory at rittaburg May 13 and wilt arrive In Oregon City a wek from Baturday. The first shipment will consist of a. train of nine cars and will contain enough pipe to lay two mile of tho lino. Other shipment wilt follow the first In rapid order. The pipe will be delivered at Oregon City, the end of the Estacada line of the Portland Railway. Light A Tower company and on the Willamette Valley Soul hern A fast a the plpo arrive It will bo laid. The danger from open trenchc particularly when thoy bor der tho county road a has resulted In the contractor not rushing the ditch digging. Along part of the route on tho lower end of the line, trench work will not begin until It I certain that plpo ran bo laid soon after the ditch la opened. A good start ha boon mndo on the more difficult work In the canyon of tho Clackamas. The first step was tho opening of a road for sovernl miles up tho river from the upper dam site of the Portland Railway, Light & Pow er company to tho mouth of the South Fork. At several places In this can yon, It will be necessary to tunnel through the rock walls. Mr. Rands spent Wednesday prepar ing his monthly report which will bo submitted to the South Forw Water commission at a meeting to bo hold tho latter part of this wcok. C. 0. HENKEL RETURNS FROM II PLANS ARE NOW BEING MADE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CLACKAMA8 HATCHERY. - C. P. Ilonkol, Biiperliiteiinein of tho United States Hureau of Fisheries with headquarters at thn Clackamas fish hatchery, who bna boon on nn In portion trip of the hatcheries In south ern Oregon, has returned to Oregon City. 1 lo was In this city on Monday with Willis 8. Rich, scientist for the gov ernment hatchory. Tho letter is also an experienced man In this bUHlnosR, and ho nnd Mr. llenklo are working together at the present time for the Interest of the United Slntes govern ment. Tlnns aro being made for groat Im provements at the hatchery on tho Clackamns river, which Is considered an Idenl location for a plant of this kind. Mr. Henkol, who was connect ed with the United States government hatcheries In Alaska for many years Is planning for the new structure. Near the hatchery a park will be cleared whore visitors may be allowed to enjoy picnics during the summer days. Work on the Improvements to the buildings nnd grounds will be started during the coming summer. VOTERS APPROVE BV GLADtTONK, CLACKAMAI, PARK PLACI ANO JINNINGI LODGE UNITE. ONE DISTRICT TURNS DOWN PUN; VOTE ThiHf DECISIVE Conalructlon cf School Will Probably Begin at One S That II Will Opnd for Fall Term. ly a vol of ! lo 110. C'-dnloiif. I'arkpUre, Clarkania a riming UhIkb whool dUtrlita ay voted to'conaolldal for ugh ecbool purposea. , Tb tneaaur a defrated In on dlatrbt, Jennliigi Ludge. Kile b dlalrii ta waa: only The Yea . 209 .. 37 . . 3H .. I No 4 2 S3 4S (lladotnne I'arkplare , Clai kaniaa Jennlni l-odge . The organisation of the union high school board will b made at once. The state law provides that In aurb I caa aa Ihl lha chairman of each school board shall be member of the union high school board until the next regular school election, then there shall be elected from each dis trict one member of (be union high school board. A meeting of till board shall be railed by Ibe county school superintendent. A clerk U elected by th board. A centrally located three acre tract on one corner of Cladatone park baa been donated by U. E- Croaa for ill for the new echool. The location la considered untiaually well adapted for school purposea It I not only at al most th exact geographical center of the four district but I near the ath leltc ground of Chautauqua park as welt Construction of the school building will probably be begun early tbl enm mer and barker of the plan aay that school will open next fall. The pro posed building will cost about 10.000 and will be built to meet the state ttandnrdlratlon requirements. ANGEL IS PLANNED WILLAMETTE VALLEY SOUTH EHN WILL BRING IN HUN DREDS ON SPECIAL, The Willamette Valley Southern ha arranged for a special excursion from Mt. Angel to Oregon City on Saturday, May 22. allowing tho people residing along this carline the priv ilege of attending tho great llooster and Roso Show celebration. Tho train which Is termed "The Royal Train," Is scheduled to leave Mt. Angol at 8 a. m. stopping at all of the way stations. The Mt. Angel band will accompany the excursion train and also the king and queen of the Rose Show. At the depot on Fifteenth and Mnln streets a decorated car will bo In waiting for tho king and queen. The train will arrive at 9:30 o'clock, and Immediate ly upon Its arrival In this city the day's program will commence. This road was not completed last year at the time of tho holding or the Rose Show In this city there will bo hun dreds of people from Mt. Angol, Mo lnlla, Liberal, Heaver Creek, Monitor and from other places along the line come to this city to help to make this one of the most successful celebra tions of this kind over held In this The railroad company has made special rate, one and one-third fare. The return ticket will be good until Monday, May 24, Inclusive. A Biilt for $10,000, resulting from In juries received by Isaac Sheneficld in n Jitney accident on Main street Mny 11, has been filed In the circuit court against Frank Chandler, n. N. Hicks represents Mr. Shcnefield and Wil liam Stone has been retained by the defendant Sheneficld alleges that E. C. Vau Aukon, driver of the automobile which Is owned by Chandler, was travollng at an excessive rate of speed and that he was not watching the traffic on the Btreet The plain tiff lives at Jennings Lodge and was crossing Main htreot at Eighth to catch a car to return home when he was hit. The injured man. who la 74 years old, w as taken to the Oregon City hos pital where he Is slowly Improving. U10 HIGH LARGE MAJORITY LIGHTENING PLAVS OOf (R - . pMANKATSkAvlHCHIIK. At tb bou of l( I. ludter, Imalrd near llraxr I nti, a alreak of llghteiiihg U.I M'lHdaV Injured Ih iWiOM-iill..,ld lf, on of lb rUl'H JirM-v at lb lader HUM k r'arm. ranting a partial paralyala Ti.e ralf la recovering from lb irirn. Al lb aaiii tlin H. Im.U airu k lb now Of Mr. lUdgrr, paa!ng down lb rblmarr. and Mla t'ourdoii, a nur al tb flood Mamarltan boapllal m I'oilland. abo in a gueii al the l'drr bonis, received a (hoi k from th boll, but wa not Injured TO II. S. PROTEST GERMANY, IT IB EXPECTEO, WILL AWAIT ACTION BV ITALIAN GOVERNMENT. BERLIN EXPECTS PROTEST Of WASHINGTON TO LONDON Food Situation la Factor That May Caut Further Delay Sepa rate leau Will b Mad of Luiltanla. W ASHINGTON. May K Two Im portant factor. It became known to night, are working to delay for an other week Germany's reply to the American, not of May IS, sent aa a consequence of the Lttaltaula dtsaater. First, the next few days are ex ported to deride whether Germany will ba confronted with a new mili tary altuatton by tha entrance of Italy Into th war aad the rutting off of all upplle through th Mediterranean. Pmmil, Intel Oated Diplomatist here bellev the Interim of delay will re veal whether the United State of It own Initiative will send a general pro teat lo the alllea with respect to their alleged Violations of International law by Interfering with commerce between American porta and neutral countries of Europe. Officials here generally think the Ausiro-Iiallan situation may absorb the attention of the German govern ment during thia week and delay the final composition of the reply. Such Information as the United States gov ernment recently has received Is of a positive nature.' Indicating that Italy will soon enter tho war, though In AuBtro-Gcrroan quarter here there till Is confidence that break will be averted. It ia realized that should Italy be come A belligerent Gormany would lose all hope of securing foodstuffs or other supplies through the Mediter ranean and If Roumanla followed Italy's lead, aa predicted, the wheat supply from Southeastern Europe would be cut off. In such circum stances of almost complete Isolation, It was explained In diplomatic quar ters, Gormany would find the subma rine even more Invaluable a weapon for reducing enemy supplies and com- mcrce. The idea that the United States will send a note to the allies seeking modifications of tholr order In council has its origin In quarters whero the conviction Is held that such a move at this time would demonstrate to Ger many the Intention or too United States to be equally hlgorous in an In sistence on the observance of neutral rights by Groat llrituln and her allies, making unnecessary an offer by Ger many to return to tho maritime rules of international luw It the allies di1 likewise. OSWEGO CLUB FORMED. Articles of incorporation for the Os wego Commercial club have been filed with County Clark Harriugton. The Incorporators are J. Frank Hoffman, S. H. Clark, J. N. Webster. In the articles of Incorporation, the purposes of the organization are set forth as so cial and llternr-. CANBY COUPLE WED. Anna Stefan! and William E. Maple both of Canhy, were married Monday by County Judge Anderson. TVOHEWEACTORS MAY DELAY REPLY Rose Festival and Booster Day Program 9:30 A. M. King and Queen arrive on Royal Train, Willamette Valley Southern Railway. 9:45 A. M. Coronation Ceremonies and Welcome by Mayor on Court house Steps. 10:00 A. M. Monster Stock Parade. 11:00 A. M. Judging of Stock Consignment Stock Sale. Log Splitting Exhibition. 11:15 A. M.-River Events. 1:30 P. M. Pageant by public school children on courthouse lawu. . 2:00 P. M. Rose Show opens. 2:30 P. M. Parade of Rose Carnival Floats. 3:30 P. M. Grand Floral Automobile Farade. 3:45 P. M. Log Splitting Exhibition. 4:00 P. M. Firemen's Races. All day Public School Exhibit and Photo Exhibit. ' fl If I I Li fl Dl IIALl i 1 1 III- CONSIDERED ONLY ATTEROEHOURS OEFINITE DECISION EXPECTEO SOMETIME TODAY BY DIPLOMATS. SOME SAY CERM SEEKS WAR WITH NATION NOW ON BRINK Ambassador for Kalaar In Rom A Wall A Auatrlin and Bavar ian RsprtMntatlv Rtady lo Ltav. THE HAGUE, via Loudon. May 1. Interested member of Ibe diplo matic corps al The Hague aay they are convinced that war between Italy and Auatria-Hungary I only a qumtlon of hour. Hint have been dropped In veral quarter that Germany I even d-lr- o't for Italy to enter Into boatllltlea. a by this means Ih possibility might arise for Auatria-Hungary to conclude a separate peace with Russia, which would enable Germany to withdraw many of her troopa from the long east ern front for service jlae where Germany, some diplomat aay, ta not likely to be active against Italy and would rather uttlUe the service of many of her officer now employed In Galicla on the western front, w here they ar greatly needed. It la alro argued by foreign diplo mat that Italy' entry Into the war would not Immediately Involve Rou mania. LONDON, May 19. The Copenha gen correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company aend the follow ing: "German newspaper tonight aay that Prince von Huelow (German am banaador to Italy) and tho Austrian and Vavarian representative at Rome met today to maka final preparation for the departure of the German and Austrian subjects still remaining In Italy." A dispatch from Paris today say that Lieutenant General Count Ca dorna. Italian chief of staff, ha ar rived at Ylcrnta, near the Austrian frontier. WEATHER BIGS OUT BIG ENTRY LIST IS EXPECTED FOR ANNUAL DISPLAY MUSIC IS SECURED. In order to attract out-of-town ex hibits, the Rose society has made a special class for displays from out side of Oregon City. For the district making the best display, the first prize will be $7, thn second $5 and the third )4. The division is known as class 3. Many exhibits are expected in this class, as those residing In different parts of Clackamas county have taken an active interest in the coming Rose Show as well as those residing In this city. Last year there were many en tering In this class. The entries for the floral exhibit will close at 11:30 a. in. Saturday. The show will be held In the Ma sonic hall. An orchestra will be sta tioned In the hall where tho flowers are exhibited and some of the latest musical selections be rendered. Dur ing the evening a program will be giv en by the children In the Masonic banquet hall. The program will con sist of songs, dialogues, cantatas, drills and will commence at S o'clock. An admission of 10 cents will be charged, the proceeds to go to the Rose society. Never before In the history of the Oregon City Rose society has there been more beautiful blossoms than this year, and the prospects for one of the most successful rose fetes was never brighter. Many of the Oregon City ladles who have taken a deep in terest In the beautifying the city, are members of this organization. The display of premiums in the show win dow of Jones' drug store have attract ed much attention. FRIENDS GATHER AT HOME OF COUPLE DELAYED BY WREC". WblU Mr. and Mr. Hoy Trul linger and Mr. and Mrs. John a Ltiiilaon were Irving lo put ta k on in road Ibeir automobile which bad been wrecked nrar Oa ( Monday night, a large party of frli-nd of Ih former ronpla had gathered al their bom for urprlM parly on their fourth wedding anniversary. ' Mr. and Mr. i:tihlon, who knew of the surprise plumed by Ih friends of Mr. and Mra. Trul llnger, look tb latter couple out so thai their frlenda could bat an opportunity to gather at lb Trulllnger horn. No one waa in jured by Hi a rider)'. a BEATEN GERMANS BY E MEN, SURROUNDED, ARE CUT DOWN BY GUNS OF AN OTHER DIVISION. BRITISH CLAIM VICTORY IN NEW DRIVE INTO FRANCE All of Enenmy's Trtnche on Two Mil Front Near Richebourg L'Avou are Captured, Say Dltpatch. LONDON. May 17. Field Marshal Sir John French, commander-in-chief of the Iliitlsb expeditionary forces In France, today sent a report to tha war department here as follow: "The first army baa gained further succesiea south of Richebourg L'Avoue and all th German trenches on a front of two mile were cap tured. ' "Several bodies of Cermana today surrendered voluntarily to our troopa. One of these bodies, while trying to anrrender. was caugM by German ar tillery fire and practically annihilated. "The exact number of prisoners has not yet been ascertained, but C50 have been cleared to the lines of communi cation." The official communication Issued by the French war office tonight fol lows: "In an engagement at Vllle-Sur-Tourbe the French took 400 prlaon era, and In an attack at the Allly Wood, carried several German works and captured 250 prisoners. The ext follows: "In Belgium the enemy, threatened by our successful attacks of the pre ment, evacuated last night the posi tions which he bad occupied to the ceding days, with a complete envelop west of the Yser canal. We have maintained all our gains on the east bank. "To the north of La Rassee the Brit ish troopa. who were strongly counter attacked during the night of Sunday and Monday, are victoriously continu ing the fighting. Today they carried several German trenches and inflicted on the enemy heavy losses. "Our allies have taken 1000 prison ers and some machine guns. "The number of unwounded pris oners taken by us Sunday in the af fair at Vllle-Sour-Tourbe was 330, be sides 56 wounded. "We carried out an attack today lh the Allly Wood, Occupying several German works; we also took three ma chine guns and 250 prisoners." PORTLAND NAN FALLS FROM MEN ON RIVER BANK SEE MAN THROWN FROM BOAT BODY NOT RECOVERED. An all day search Monday failed to reveal the body of Edward De Witt, Elsworth street, Portland, who was drowned In the Willamette near Ma gon'e park late Sunday afternoon. Men on tho river bank and fisher men near the park saw me man in a small launch coming up stream. As he neared the rapid water, his boat slowed until the force of the current stopped his progress altogether. Ths man threw out bis anchor and the boat suddenly swung around with the force of the current. He fell headlong Into the river. The eyes of the watchers followed him down stream. They heard his frantic appeals for aid and half a dozen boats started for the spot. In the man's coat was found a small book, Identifying him as Edward De Witt, 1002 Elsworth street, Port land. The name and address, Mrs. Charles DeWitt, 1002 Elsworth street. Portland, were also found cn the card. Eugene council refused to enact minimum wage law of $2.23 for 8 hours, but enacted preference law for home labor. ARE WIPED OUT OWN FORC ! steA an a pUM WALIltK il HIED QUEEN OF THE ROSE SHOW SECRET THAT WAS TO HAVE BEEN SURPRISE OF CELE BRATION IS PUBLIC. ROYAL PARTY WILL COKE TO CITY ON W. K. S. SPECIAL Ml Madge Brlohtbill, Morleta Hickman, Ethel Rleley and Floreec Once Will Be Her Maid. Mia I.oul Walker baa been named queen of the lloae Show and Rooater lh.. ...I-). 11,.- . .. .1 M,t I lnnl. M i "lav.., mint ,, uu Queen Loula. She ia the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Walker, Eighth and Washington street. Tb appointment of Mlaa vTalker aa queen of Ih celebration waa lulemt ed to be a tecret. The committee from the Commercial rlub and the Rose ao rlety named her several daya ago but such a secret wa too good to keep. It waa whispered from one confidential friend to another until by Saturday It became generally known throughout th city. For ber maid. Mlaa Walker baa named Mlaa Madge Brlghtblll. Mia Morleta Hickman, Mia Ethel Rlaley and Mlaa Florence Grace. Teddy Hendry and Roland Eby will bo ber pagea. A king for the celebration Is yet to be named. Queen Loulso and ber party will en ter Oregon City Saturday morning on a Royal Train over the Willamette Valley Southern. The party will b accompanied by the Mt. Angel band and the delegations from every station along the new electric road. At the Willamette Valley Southern ctatlon. th party will be met by representa tive cltlxena In automobiles who will escort tlem to the courthouse where elaborate ceremonies. Including the coronation of the king and queen, will take place. The rarade his always been on of th principal features of the annual Oregon City celebration and this event naturally occupies one of the most prominent places on the program for Saturday. Additional prizes which will bring the total awards up to 1200 were announced Saturday by the com mittee. For the best decorated ve hicle drawn by two horses, $7.50 will be offered tied for the best decorated vehicle drawn by a single horse, $5. City School Superintendent Tooze has secured the lower floor of the Welnhart building, formerly occupied by Elliott Brothers store, where the annual display of work of the pupils In the city schools will be made. In cluded In this exhibit will be the work of both the grammar and high schools and exhibit from manual training, cooking, sewing and mechan ical and freehand drawing classes. Patronesses of the Rose Show will be: Mesdaines J. R. Williams. F. J. Meyer, N. W. Bowland, Fred McCaus lond. W. U Mulvey, D. C. Ely. H. C. Starkweather, R. C, Ganong, W. E. Pratt. J. B. Lewthwalte, Jr., J. R. Landsborough, Geo. H. Griffith, W. A. White, Chas. Babcock, E. H. Cooper, Lena Charman, V. Harris, H. Dannen mann, Clarence Farr, T. B. Ford, L. G. Ice. E. R. Brown, S. A. Dillman. Geo. A. Harding, Chas. W. Evans, David Caufield, A. L. Beatie, J. W. Norrls". C. G. Huntley. Frank Busch, Grant Dlmlck, F. T. Barlow, J. J. Cooke, J. N. Edwards, P. K. Hammond, W. K. Money, John Clark, J. E. Hedges, John Draper, L. L. Pickens. J. C. Bradley. U S. 'Walker,. J. L. Waldron, J. H. Walker, W. C. Cannon and C. W. Rla ley. The reception committee will be composed of Mesdaines Linn E. Jones, Neita Lawrence, Arthur Warner, Chas. Latourette, Walter Dimlck. O. D. Eby, Duncan Shanks, B. T. McBain, L. L. Porter, Harvey Cross. T. A. Pope, Don Meldrum, P. D. Forbes, C. C. Spencer, Ernest P. Rands, F. A. Olm sted, H. E. Straight, L. A. Morris, Kenneth Stanton, H. J. Fflngsten, F. H. Meissner, O. W. Easthara, Vance Edwards, H. S. Mount, A. A. Price. Harry Moody and Miss Bess Daulton. ACTION IS EXPECTED AGAINST 1LWAUKIE Suit will probably be filed in the circuit court here In a few days on complaint from the Minthorne Springs Water company asking that Milwaukie be restrained from supplying the terri tory occupied by this water company's plant until its property has been con demned and acquired by the city of Milwaukie. It is alleged that the com pany received a franchise In 1909 to supply water in Milwaukie east of the Southern Pacific tracks: that a section of the franchise reserved to the city to purchase at any time, and if the price could not be agreed on to con demn the property of the company. The company claims that it has spent $10,000 on this plant which may be de preciated or confiscated. The supreme court decided against the Milwaukie Water company a sim ilar case on appeal and the city is go ing ahead with the new municipal wa ter plant.