THE MORNING- OBEGOlsXAX, SATTJEDAT,' EEBRTTAKT 23 1895.
A DAT FOR PATRIOTS
GENERAX OBSERVANCE OP WASH
INGTOVS BIRTHDAY.
A 3Iacnlflccat Pnrade, nnd Exercises
at the PIaa, tbe Armory and.
Other Place.
Patriotism -was alive in Portland yester
day. The shades of the Immortal George
"Wasfeingioa may have hovered over the
oity in the leaden clouds that concealed
the glorious orb of day, for their influence
-was mightily felt. So long as daylight
lasted the down-town streets were throng
ed with people in holiday attire, and the
n&ttonal colors in the form of rosettes,
dainty bows and streamers were as plenti
ful a boutonnierea of violets. It was a
universal holiday. Not only were banks
and public offices closed, but the curtains
were down in nearly every commercial
house, and business was practically at a
standstill. The city was gay with flags
and bunting, and everything pointed to the
fact that the American people in the Ore
gon metropolis were enjoying. In an un
usually demonstrative manner, the great
national holiday.
It is safe to say that Portland never saw
a more fitting celebration of the anniver
sary of Washington's birthday. The mon
ster parade, arranged under the direction
of the Junior Order of American
Mechanics, was the longest and most
showy pageant that ever appeared
on the streets of Portland, and it was wit
nessed by crowds that were seemingly end
less and innumerable. That was not all.
The occasion was notable from the fact
that no other flag but Old Glory waved in
the breese, and the sentiment, everywhere
expressed, was pre-eminently American.
And there was no lack of spirit and en
thusiasm, for the crowds that were every
where seemed surcharged with patriotic
feeHttg, and they shouted and cheered from
time to time, even when there appeared to
be no reason for such demonstration.
While the weather was threatening, the
airwas balmy and spring-like just enough
so to render overcoats and wraps unendur
able out of doors. By 10 o'clock the streets
were lined with promenaders, whose holi
day dress and bright colors presented a
kaleidoscopic effect that was unusually at
tractive. There was an entire absence of
that bustle of business activity that char
acterizes the thoroughfares of Portland
ordinarily. The crowds were idle and easy
going. Many people took advantage of the
occasion to visit the park and reservoirs,
and street-car lines did a rushing business.
The first unusual stir on the streets
was caused by the appearance of battery
A. O. N. G.. fully mounted and equipped
for active service. They came thundering
down the street about 10 A. M., resplendent
In uniforms that would havo attracted
favorable comment at a brigade Inspec
tion. Captain Greenleaf, on a handsome
mount, rode in the van. and his orders
were repeated by a dashing trumpeter,
who rode just half a length behind him.
The brightly-burnished Napoleons were
each drawn by six horses, and the artil
lerymen, who sat upright, with folded
arms, on the rwaying caissons, and the
saddle-rider?, too. appeared to be as much
at home as If born and bred in the dan
BW1HM5 caliintr. The rakish-looking pat
ling guns, with their riders and outriders,
ware not a whit less showy. Captain
Greenleaf might well be proud of such a
foHvwittg. Down through the business
canter swung the pageant, with blaring
trumpets and galloping horses, then across
to Attain and out on a level plain near
the eM coal bunkers. After a spirited drill
in Meld tactics, the guns were unlimbered
and salute after salute tired. Then fol
lowed a drill in small arms and sabers,
after which the artillerymen tried their
skill at target practice. It was after noon
wIwh they returned to quarters.
But the feature of the day was the great
parade. It was formed under the direc
tion of Major Tuttle about the plaza, and
sot Ih motion on schedule time, about 2:30
P. M. Long before that hour the streets
atone: the line of march were so thronged
with eager sightseers as to render travel
on the sidewalks uncomfortable, and at
oantral points well-nigh impracticable. It
is claimed that no buch crowds ever gath
ered Ih Portland on any occasion. Every
Ai&atage point in buildings fronting on the
line of march was occupied, and roofs and
windows were crowded. Many business
houses were prettily decorated with bunt
ing and nags.
Promptly at the appointed hour. Major
Tuttle. grand marshal, gave the order that
set the line in motion, and three platoons
of stalwart police oiUcers. under the com
mand of Captains Cox, Gritzmacher and
James, swung across the street, from
ijnrb to curb, driving before them the
over-anxkras spectators, who had rush
on into tae street. Then Major Tuttle
and hits aids, their dressy uniforms al
most concealed beneath huge sashes of
rod, vibite and blue, fell Into line. They
rede ftne mounts, that pranced to the
music of the First regiment band that
was next in line.
lieutenant-Colonel Summers, mounted
on a handsome gray, and flanked by the
officers of the regimental staff, headed
the First regiment, which were next in
Ml ff t I IllP
W 1 i l
line. General Beebe was not with his
command. The national guardsmen, as
usual, were the center of attraction. Clad
in campaign uniforms, with arms brightly
burnished, boots polished and every item
of their dress and equipment in perfect
order, they marched in company front,
sweeping everything before them. After
the infantry came the engineer corps,
with their short carbines, and the white
gloved hospital corps, with their pecu
liarly designed gree and white chevrons.
The battery, mounted, under command of
Captain Greenleaf, had the next right of
line, and received not a little share of
the general admiration.
The second section was headed by Par
sons' band, and was made up of the state
and subordinate councils of the Junior
Order of United American "Mechan
ics. About TOO men were In line, each
decorated with a showy badge and
rosettes and streamers of red, white
and blue, and each carrying an American
flag. They made a very showy appear
ance, and were greeted with cheers
all along the line. Several huge flags were
carried in the line, but no banners. The
subordinate councils in line were: Port
land, No. 1; George Washington, No. 2;
"Glneral" Washington.
American, No. 3; James A. Garfield. No.
5; Eureka, No. 6; John A. Logan, No. 7;
Thaddeus Stevens, No. 8; Mount Hood,
No. 13.
The Grand Army veterans, who had the
next place In line, were out in large num
bers, and were greeted with applause.
The organization was headed by the
United States Infantry band.
Section four was headed by the Portland
Military band, and was composed of the
Winona, Modoc, Willamette, Chinook,
Minnehaha and Tyee tribes of Red Men.
In the van marched a veteran in frontiers
man dress, flanked on one hand by the
bearer of the eagle, and on the other by
the banner carrier. The Red Men num
bered about 200. Each was gaily decor
ated with ribbons and badges, and each
carried an American flag.
A huge liberty car, gaily decorated with
bunting, drawn by four horses, was a fea
ture of the pageant. Upon it was seated
a beautiful girl, costumed as the godess
of liberty, and by her side stood Uncle
Sam. A miniature model of the little red
schoolhousc surmounted the float, while
a bevy of bright-looking boys and girls,
comprising a grammar grade from Park
school, were seated on an elevated plat
form in the rear.
In the rear of this monster float came a
number of carriages, in which were seat
ed Superintendent of Schools Pratt; sev
eral members of the board of school di
rectors, Rev. Roland D. Grant, Judge
John F. Caples, and a number of other
prominent citizens.
Perhaps the most attractive feature of
the entire pageant was the schoolboys.
Nearly every school in the city sent one
or more companies of them, little fellows,
varying in age from 7 to 16 years, mar
shaled into compact companies in front
of fours, each section properly officered
and all marching like soldiers. Each
manly little breast was decorated with
rosettes and streamers of red. white and
blue, and every shoulder bore a No. 8
flag. The principals of the various schools
marched in the line. With 1600 such manly
little fellows in line, the pageant was a
most imposing one. The youngsters were
just bubbling over with joy and enthus
iasm, and while they marched steadily
to the beat of the drum and squeak of
the fife, they sent up cheer after cheer
in response to the applause and cheers
that greeted them on every hand.
It is estimated that there were more
than 3300 men and boys in line. It was
the longest and most imposing pageant
that Portland has ever seen, and it took
30 minutes for it to pass any given point.
The line of march was from Main north
on Third to Burnside, west on Burnside
to Sixth; south on Sixth to Washington:
west on Washington to Twelfth; south on
Twelfth to Morrison; east on Morrison to
Sixth; south on Sixth to Salmon; east on
Salmon to Fourth; south on Fourth, past
reviewing stand on Main, where the
parade disbanded.
Which baking powder wins at all the
great fairs? Dr. Price's, of course.
SPEECHES AT THE PLAZA.
Judsrc Cnplcs Talks, and Then Pro
poses Three- Cheerx.
It was nearly S o'clock when the exer
cises at the plaza were begun, and, owing
to the lateness of the hour and impending
rain, the speeches were brief. First on
the programme was the firing of a salute
by battery A, O. N. G., Captain Greenleaf.
A grammar class from the Park school,
consisting of 44 girls and boys, finely re
cited "Drake s Salute to the Flag," com
mencing with "When freedom from her
mountain height." When the applause
had subsided. Rev. Roland D. Grant took
the stand and delivered a short address.
Dr. Grant took the stand and delivered
a. short address. The basis of his remarks
was "The American Union must and shall
be preserved." He said:
"I do not mean simply the union of
states, but of ideas. These Ideas are in
corporated into our flag and that for which
It stands."
Dr. Grant dwelt upon the "must" or
necessity that rests upon the nation as a
burden to preserve these principles. "Real
patriotism Is the preservation of these
principles for these who come after us."
"Shall be preserved, or our response to
the necessity," -was next considered. "We
are ready to preserve the Union," he said.
"This defense is as of the defending of a
home. The same right of defending my
home applies to my country. I have a
right to say who shall come to my house
to abide. So have we the right to say as
to the country. Preserve from encroach
ments from -without and from degrada
tion within. Let every one learn, in de
fending his rights, that no man has rights
individually that do not involve the rights
of the whole."
He Introduced Hon. John F. Caples, who
spoke as follows:
"My Fellow-Citizens: I have lived in
the state of Oregon for 30 years, and I
have seen many proud days; but I have
never seen a day when Portland was as
proud as she is this day. We meet this
afternoon for the purpose of cele
brating the birthday of a man
whose memory is still greatest In
history. We may define patriotism as
love of county. I greet you as fellow-citizens
and as Americans, and I don't care
what land you were born In, if you love
the United States, and love its flag and its
free institutions; then you become with
me one of its countrymen, and I greet
you as an American.
"I want the people of Portland and Ore
gon to be proud of their home. We are
proud of our public schools. Who could
look at that array of school children with
out realizing that the generations who
are coming to take our place, are being
educated to support the American flag?
The public schools are the bulwark of
American liberty. I am proud of the peo
ple who marched today in the procession.
I am glad that you people of Multnomah
county have placed your children today
at the altar of liberty. We have the
grandest land in the world, and the best
government in the world. It was founded
by such men as Washington. Since the
time the American flag first soared, since
the time our forefathers first raised the
banner of liberty, no country has pro
gressed as this one has done.
"There is a body of men rapidly pass
ing away, the Grand Army of the Repub
lic, men who imperiled their lives for
the purpose of maintaining the honor of
the American flag, and it is a pleasant
thought that, should occasion ever again
demand, ten hundred thousands men
would respond to the call of arms to pre
serve our great American liberty."
In once more praising our public schools,
Judge Caples said: "When General Grant
made the tour of the world, he said the
best public schools he found in the world
were in Portland. Every one here this
afternoon feels imbued with an American
spirit, and I am going to give three cheers
for the public schools of Portland. You
that are proud of your country, and proud
of our land, I am going to ask to give
three cheers." The cheers were given
with a gusto, the speaker following
by proposing three cheers for the Ameri
can government.
He then told the story of the writing of
the "Star-Spangled Banner," during the
bombardment of Fort McHenry, by Fran
cis Scott Keyes, and said today 4,000,000
voices were echoing all over the length
and breath of the country, "Oh say, does
the star-spangled banner still wave?"
Three cheers were proposed and given
for the American flag, three cheers for
the American women, and three cheers
for the state of Oregon, and three cheers
for Grand Marshal B. B. Tuttle. Conclud
ing Judge Caples said:
"And now, let us once more renew our
allegiance and once more pledge our
lives and honor for the support of the
American flag," and with another three
cheers Judge Caples closed his remarks
and the audience dispersed.
The Chinese could fight better if they
used Dr. Price's Baking Powder.
EXERCISES AT THE ARMORY.
Addresses Made by "Well-Known Citi
zens on Patriotic. Snujccts.
About 2000 people, ladles and gentlemen,
attended the Washington's birthday cele
bration conducted by the Junior Order of
United American Mechanics, last night, at
the armory. The hall was tastefully decor
ated with numerous American flags and
bunting, and delightful music enlivened
the scene. Dancing was included as part
of the evening's entertainment, and the
festivities did not break up until the
wee sma hours. The programme was of
a most entertaining character, and opened
with a national medley by Parsons' or
chestra. Dr. H. R. Littlefield, past state coun
cilor, acted as president of the evening
and delivered the address of welcome.
He spoke as follows:
"As one of the representatives of the
state council of the J. O. U. A. M., of
Oregon, I extend to you all a most hearty
welcome to our evening's entertainment
and festivities. We, as an organization,
have arranged for the pleasures of the
evening, not because there are no other
patriotic organizations, but because ours
is composed of none but American born.
Other patriotic and loyal organizations
havesisted in this work. Though some
of them may be of foreign birth, they are
just as loyal as we; they have adopted
this country as their own, and they, with
us, can sing, "My country 'tis of thee,
sweet land of liberty,' with all their hearts
and souls. The foreign-born have felt the
oppressor's hand, and none so well as they
know the full meaning of the word lib
erty. They left the land of their birth
that they might enjoy the blessings of
freedom and liberty; that freedom, liberty
and patriotism that was so nobly and
gloriously exemplified in the Father of Our
Country, whose birth we this day cele
brate. It Is not my province to enlighten
you on the alms and objects of our or
der; this has been assigned to more com
petent hands. However, I can assure you
that all true patriotic citizens, without
relation to birth, creed, sect or political
belief, are more than welcome to this as
sembly tonight- AVe hope the lessons that
may be taught and inculcated by this or
der this evening, and "those that have been
given us today, from the smallest school
child to the old gray-haired Vfcteran, may
be productive of good; that the fires of
patriotism may be rekindled in old hearts,
and that In the beginning of life with our
children, may they breathe naught but
the spirit of loyalty to our government
and to our flag; that flag which symbolizes
fidelity, purity, liberty, patriotism and
protection to all. Again, in the name of
this flag, which is the regalia of our or
der, and should be of all orders in Amer
ica, I extend to you all a most cordial wel
come." The American quartet, consisting of Mrs.
W. R. Insley, Miss Marion Lindsey, Miss
Georgia Marshall and Miss Grace Church
ill, sang the "Star-Spangled Banner."
They were becomingly attired in white and
received a hearty welcome and encore.
The Oriental overture by Parsons' or
chestra was the next in order on the
programme.
Francis Clarno delivered an address on
"Principles and Objects of Our Order."
His remarks were brief and were fre
quently applauded. They were as follows:
"It has been my good fortune to, at this
time, be honored with the privilege of ex
plaining to you the objects of our order.
I will now say that they are many and
worthy. This most worthy order was or
ganized on the 17th day of May, IKS, at
Germantown, in the great state of Penn
sylvania, where it has a membership of
over 87,000 loyal American citizens, who
were all born under the star-spangled
banner, the flag of our country. But I
must not lose sight of the fact that the
proud state of Oregon Is daily adding to
our ranks from every honorable walk In
life, the young men, the very best blood
of our state, who are full of patriotism,
loyalty and love of country, and who are
ready at any and all times to shoulder
arms and march to the front in defense
of our country so long as the star-spangled
banner doth wave its loyal colors
over our land, the symbol of protection
to It3 cherished and unequalled institu
tions; brave and noble boys, they are, too
tru to be doubted, and too honorable to
betray their country's trust.
"Our order is a loyal, patriotic, fraternal
and beneficial organization, which con
tains 300 councils distributed in 34 states
of this Union. Its motto is, 'Our Coun-
. . ... . , . :.?
MTincipie. avt mcu, is iia utxu,
further, it is strictly non-partisan and
non-sectarian.
"Its objects are to maintain the in
terests of Americans and shield them
from the depressing effects of foreign
competition; to assist Americans In ob
taining employment; to encourage Ameri
cans in business: to establish sick and
funerals funds; to maintain the public
school system of the United States of
America, and to prevent sectarian in
terference therewith, and uphold the read
ing of the Holy Bible therein.
"The qualification for membership re
quires that applicant shall be a white
male person born under the protection
of the American flag; a believer in the
existence of a Supreme Being as the
creator and preserver of the universe, op
posed to the union of church and state;
favorable to free education and the Ameri
can public-school system.
"Inasmuch as there has been, and con
tinues to be an unjustifiable and unrea
sonable number of ignorant, vicious and
lawless immigrants, not less than 500.003
per annum from foreign countries in the
last 10 years, and believing that such
Immigrations are detrimental to the Jest in
terest of our patriotic citizens and future
welfare of this country, and its prosperity,
therefore, we are opposed to such immi
gration, and for the further reason, that
we observe from statistics, that four
fifths of all the nefarious business in this
country is carried on by that class of
people, which, also, includes anarchists,
socialists and nihilists; yet we affirm and
warmly welcome the higher and better
classes, who seek to make this fair land
their home, and become true and loyal
American citizens.
"We believe in compulsory education in
the free public schools of our fair coun
try, of every child born within its bor
ders, thus enabling them to become patri
otic citizens, true to themselves, true to
the flag of our country that supports
thein. We declare that the stars and
stripes shall perpetually wave o'er the
old schoolhouse, that they may know how
to live by it, and at their country's call,
if it need be, to die for it, and that there
is no greater honor than a soldier's grave.
"We advocate the doctrines of our Pur
itan fathers and guarantee to worship God
man shall be at liberty to worship God
In accordance with the dictates of his own
conscience, and that we will protect and
render assistance .to such liberty, but we
strenuously object to any church, no mat
ter under what name or denomination
it may exist, in any manner, shape or
form, interfering with the political affairs
of this country. The Bible we declare
shall be used in our public schools, 'not
to teach sectarianism, but because It con
tains the purest code of morals the world
has ever known'; and we, also, believe
in that patriotic love of country, so strong
and true, that in the hearts of children,
the sacred words of mother, home and
heaven, should be installed in their youth
ful minds.
"We also ask the co-operation of any
and all good citizens in behalf of our
noble order, and we are always ready
with open arms to invite them to our
ranks, hoping thereby to elevate their
own moral manhood and" also add to our
country other and more worthy citizens.
"It is unnecessary for me to further
expostulate upon the goodness and worthy
principles of our order. The proof will
be our future conduct and behavior to
wards our country and our fellow-citizens.
Believing that we are capable of living
thoroughly up to these principles, we un
hesitatingly unfurl them to you.
" 'God speed the day when the humblest
laborer and toiler on the farm or in the
factory,' or in the mine, or on the moun
tain top, can happily say: "This is my
country, mygovernment and my flag, and
under its waving folds and starry bosom,
I commandlJind receive the same blessing
that the powerful and rich may enjoy.'
"As we look into the sacred history that
tells v( thejjiad downfall, and of the de
cay of "ofher and older nations than this
of ours7 wpsyill readily discover that It
was riot'thelack of the generous product
of the soil that brought destruction and
dissolution tto those countries. But the
same which; will befall this country, if
ever it falli and that will be solely the
lack of true, patriotism, and that alone.
"Portland's industrious and never-tiring
school boys, and you who sell the papers
on the streets of our grand city, may yet
become president of the United States.
Why not? You are as free to aspire to
it as the unbound deer that rambles over
the ever green, mountains of this beauti
ful state of Oregon, is free to drink from
nature's crystal springs, and who baffles
the ingenuity of the hunter and his
hounds. You all have this privilege, a like
chance to become a Washington, a Lin
coln, or a Grant, and fill the highest and
most honored position In our land. All
are free and equal under this flag of
liberty, or at least, you are intended so
to be. If you convince the people of your
worth, they must admit your superiority.
"There are many things that at this
time might be said which would be ap
propriate, but time will not admit. How
ever, I will say the magnitude of the
American continent, its wealth, intellec
tual and inventive powers, if based on
true patriotism, from the highest official
to the lowest In rank, is as Incalculable
as space. I say, E Pluribus Unum,'
otherwise we may fall, but if ever we do,
it will be through the treachery of the
foreign-born. Let the obligation between
our government and its people be clearly
defined, patriotic and true, upholding the
voice of the people with a George Wash
ington or Abraham Lincoln for president,
and all will be happiness and serenity.
"Let us not forget these great leaders.
While their valor still lives In the hearts
of truee Americans, will not in all human
probability there be reproduced from noble
ancestors, aided by our much-loved and
ever-cherished free-school system, other
equal heroes when necessity calls for
them?
" 'Come, freemen, look up! Lo, our ban
ner is waving,
"The proud bird of lberty screams
through the air;
"Beneath her approaches, tyranny's dying,
"Success to the land of the brave and
the fair.' "
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go invariably to Dr. Price's Cream Baking
Powder.
NOTES OF THE CELEBRATION.
How n Baby Dukkj" Stopped the Pro
cession. The police made a particularly good
showing in the parade. They were in
three platoons, and the lines were regu
lar and the men kept in perfect step.
They had evidently been thoroughly
trained.
The school children marched like vet
erans. Occasionally there was a squad
that did not mark time with entire har
mony, but on the whole they were almost
as well organized as the police or the
militia. The Harrison-street school ex
cited, perhaps, as favorable commenda
tion as any.
It may have escaped the attention of
some of the spectators that the A. P. A.
order was represented in the parade in
considerable numbers. They were sand
wiched In between two sections of the
Order of American Mechanics. It was the
first time the A. P. A.'s have made publio
appearance of the kind in Portland. There
were about 100 in the parade.
Many remarks commendatory of the pro
cession were heard among the spectators
who crowded Third street, but the boys
from the schools received the largest share
of attention. "That is the proper thing,"
said one, "to train the lads up in the ways
of patriotism, and teach them to observe
a day whlcln should not be forgotten."
A veteran driver on one of Wells-Fargo's
wagons said the boys made a fine showing,
but there was one great mistake. They
ought to have had a band of music in the
middle of their division.
The rear half of the procession, headed
by the battery of artillery, was brought
to a halt yesterday by a baby buggy.
Just opposite the debris of the old cathe
dral, piled on one side of Third street, an
electric car had been stopped, leaving
rather a narrow passage between it and
the lumber for the procession. In this
narrow passage a woman with a baby
buggy had taken her station. The line
managed to wriggle through without in
juring the buggy or the baby, till the bat
tery came along, when the commander,
fearing that his guns could not pass, called
a halt and called for the removal of the
baby carriage. It was hustled out of the
way and the guns went on.
There was a considerable number of
boys In the procession, mounted on horses.
After the parade was over, a gang of them
was going down Third street, when one of
them, on a clipped mouse-colored pony,
nearly scared the life out of a squad of
Salvation Army soldiers by putting spurs
to his pony just as he passed in front of
them, causing the animal to lash out
viciously with his hind legs, his feet going
as high as the warriorsheads. This trick
was repeated several times, the boy pre
tending to be trying to make his pony go
ahead, but It was plain to the bystanders
that it was an old trick of the two, and
that a perfect understanding in regard
to the performance existed between them.
In the line of the procession yesterday,
under the sheltering wing of the Junior
Order of American Mechanics, appeared
a number of men with large badges of a
yellow color, trimmed with gold fringe
and decoratsd with various cabalistic sym
bols and letters. One of the number ex
plained that they were members of a
Loyal Orange Society. When asked how
long he had lived here he said: "Ever
since Mount Hood was a hole In the
ground." When asked if he knew what
happened to Mr. Rennicks, some years
ago, for appearing on the streets with
an orange ribbon on his lapel, he said he
did, and very well, but people were not
now being beaten here for wearing orange
ribbons, and he walked off humming
something about "the 12th of July in the
morning."
Cnntnta of Nations.
A large and appreciative audience gath
ered at the First Congregational church
last evening to enjoy a musical entertain
ment, entitled "Cantata of Nations," pre
pared by well-known local singers, under
the direction of Miss Frances P. Jones, or
ganist. The opening number was an organ
solo, "American Patrol," executed by Miss
Jones, in excellent style and spirit. Miss
Bloch, Mr. Wesslnger and a chorus of 16
voices, rendered "Rule Britannla"(Erne)
in a manner that won for them flattering
applause. Mr. Thomas J. Jones, tenor,
sang, with good effect, a Welsh song;
"Bedd Llewellyn" (Evans). Mrs. C. R.
Fay, soprano, made a favorable impression
by her rendition of Leeson's "O. Sing Me
the Auld Scotch Songs." The Marseillaise
hymn was beautifully sung by Mr. Wlnt
ler and a male chorus. Miss Jones' rendi
tion, on the great organ, of "Annie Lau
rie," with variations, was very fine. A
baritone solo, from "Tannhauser," "Ge
sang auden Abendstern," brought Mr.
Paul Wessinger Into prominence, and woa
for him an encore. The closing number
was a solo and chorus, "Star-Spangled
Banner." Miss Susie Gambell carried the
air. It was grandly rendered.
The chorus was composed of the follow
ing well-known singers: Sopranos Misses
Gambell, Avery and Cleland, and Mrs. C.
R. Fay. Altos Misses Skillman, Smith,
Woolfolk and Walker. Tenors Messrs.
Wintler, Oliphant and Jones. Bassos
Messrs. Rustin, Stowell, Wall and Hol-man.
Old Folks' Concert at the Y. M. C. A.
Notwithstanding the stormy night and
the many other entertainments going on,
gymnasium hall, Y. M. C. A., was filled
to its utmost last' night, every avail
able space being occupied and standing
room being at a premium. The enter
tainment was all it promised to be, and to
say it was enjoyed would be putting It
mildly. The programme, with a few
variations, was the same as that given
by the San Grael Society, of the First
Presbyterian church, one week ago, and
was repeated last night by general re
quest, the society having consented in the
early part of the season to give an enter
tainment to the Y. M. C. A. on this date.
As firm as the eternal hills the well
earned fame of Dr. Price's Baking Powder.
TEACHERS ARE ALL RIGHT
Superintendent Prntt Says Portland
lias Mnny Good Educators.
The resolutions introduced by Mr. Will
iams at the meeting of the board of
school directors Thursday evening, in re
gard to the report of City Superintendent
Pratt concerning the standing and effi
ciency of teachers employed in the public
schools, caused considerable comment yes
terday. Superintendent Pratt was seen by a rep
resentative of The Oregonian in regard to
the matter. He said there was nothing
unusual about thS report. "Such reports
in regard to the starding of teachers,"
said Mr. Pratt, "are submitted to the
board twice every year, each member be
ing furnished a copy for his guidance in
maSing promotions or in re-employing
teachers. Mr. Thompson, who has been
a member of the board for ten years, has
had many of these reports, and knows that
they have always been considered private.
Making public' the report, which was never
done before, I consider a breach of confi
dence and entirely uncalled-for. Both Mr.
Thompson and Mr. Williams know that
this was never done before.
"The manner of marking the standing
of the teacher is the same as has been
used before, and is understood by tbe di
rectors, and is the same as is used by
teachers in marking the standing of schol
ars. It does not matter how the marking
is done, whether by letters or figures.
The highest standard is 100, which very
few attain, as It means perfection. The
grades are 'fair,' 'fair with a plus mark,'
good,' 'good with a plus mark,' and 'ex
cellent.' "Those marked 'good' are, in my estima
tion, first-class teachers, as good as can
ordinarily be obtained. 'Good with a plu3
mark' signifies that the teacher has higher
qualifications than usual in instruction or
discipline. The grade 'excellent' is consid
ered the highest standard of excellence,
which but few acquire. It is my opinion
that the teachers employed in the public
schools of this city at present are a better
class, as a whole, than have ever been
employed here before. Among the whole
230, not one has been marked poor. One
hundred -and sixty-six are marked 'good,'
23 'excellent, and the remainder 'fair,' or
'fair with a plus mark,' which is about
equal to 'good.' The report was on my
table, and, sinse it has been made public,
to a certain extent, is open for the inspec
tion of all teachers who wish to examine
it."
Director Lambert, who was not present
at the meeting of the board, declined to
discuss the resolutions, but said he con
sidered the introduction of the resolu
tions the most contemptible thing that
had ever taken place in the board.
Stock Company at the Mnrquam.
The Giffen and Neill stock company,
one of the leading stock companies of
the country, will open at the Marquam
Grand on Monday next in Haddon Cham
ber's romantic drama, "Captain Swift."
The company is composed of artists, all
of whom have at one time or other dur
ing their careers been connected with
the leading companies of the country, and
that a company of this caliber will be
appreciated and patronized by the amusement-loving
people of this city, gops
without saying. The plays to be present
ed by this organization are all of them
late New York successes, and are given
by special arrangement with Charles and
Daniel Frohman, of the Lyceum theater
stock company, Augustin Daly, A. M.
Palmer and other New York managers.
During their engagement at Portland
they will present "Charity Ball," "Sweet
Lavender," "All the Comforts of Home,"
"Moths," "Pique," "7-20-S," "Men and
Women," and a host of others.
For twenty-five cents, you canget Car
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IThe merit of Hood's Sarsaparilla is
proven by Its many wonderful cures.
KNIFED IN TBE BACK
Q.UAHIU3X BETWEEN CHINESE RE
SULTS IX A STABBING AFFRAY.
John Shuey, a. Janitor, Attacked in
Broad Daylight "by Gen Yinn
"Wound May Prove Fatal.
What may prove to be a fatal stab
bing affray, occurred yesterday .-nornlng
on Alder street, between Second and
Third. The victim of the murderous as
sault was John Shuey, a- Chinese, who
works as a janitor, and his assailant was
Gen Yinn, also a Chinese.
Shuey was walking peaceably along,
carrying some meat and fish, which he
had just purchased in a neighboring shop,
when Gen Yinn emerged from a hallway
close at hand and plunged a long knife
into his back. The victim screamed and
ran a few feet, when he fell just in time
to be caught in the arms of two police
men, who were attracted to the scene by
the commotion which ensued among the
Chinese spectators, as the result of the
attempted murder. .
The wounded man was conveyed to the
police station, where a superficial exam
ination was made by Dr. G. M. Wells. It
was found that the knife had entered the
back over the flank of the root of the left
kidney, and the kidney was thought to be
punctured. The Chinese friends of Shuey
removed him to the Hop Sing Tong hos
pital, opposite the police station. The man
could not He down, but rested on his
knees on the floor, with his head against
a bed. Dr. Wells explained to the head
man of the Chinese hospital that, unless
Shuey was removed to another hospital,
he would surely die, and on this persuasion
they finally consented to his removal to
the Good Samaritan hospital.
Gen Yinn, after the stabbing, re-entered
the hallway from which he sprang to
commit the assault, and, running upstairs,
concealed himself under a bed in one of
the rooms of the building. Here he was
discovered a few minutes later by Police
Captain James and Patrolmen Venable
and Connell, who soon made a prisoner
of him. At the city hall. Gen Yinn said:
"I stopped Shuey to collect $2 50 from
him for China gin, which I sold him New
Year's, and said, 'Why do you not pay
me my money?' Shuey said, 'I don't care
about it; I will pay you when I get ready,
perhaps never.' Shuey drew a big knife
and I caught his hand which held the
knife and pushed the knife Into him."
In contradiction to this, the police state
that Shuey is cut too far behind, to have
been made to stab himself with a knife in.,
his own hand, by the efforts of Gen Yinn.
Another evidence that Gen Yinn's account:
of the affair is false, is the fact that the
scabbard from which the knife was taken
was found upon his person. The knife
itself Gen Yinn threw away at the time of
his flight. It will be searched for by the
police. The only statement made by John;
Shuey was that Gen Yinn stabbed him.
At a late hour last night, it was reported
from Good Samaritan hospital, that the
wounded man is so badly injured that his
chances for recovery are rather slight.
FUNERAL OF G. J. M'GINN.
Impressive Services at St. Patrick's
Church Interment at Mt. Calvary.
The funeral services of Gilbert J. Mc
Ginn, the young attorney, whose death
occurred at Phoenix, Ariz., last Saturday,
were fittingly solemnized at St. Patrick's
church, in this city, by a mass of requiem
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The re
mains arrived here in charge of the
mother and sister of the deceased on the
early morning train, and were taken to
the family residence, on TwentyTthird
street, where the cover of the casket was
removed, and many friends looked for
the last time on the face of the dead.
The funeral procession left the house at
9:30 o'clock, and proceeded to the church.
In addition to the relatives and friends
of the deceased in carriages, there were
m line many members of the Bar Asso
ciation, of which Mr. McGinn was a highly-respected
member, and also of the so
cieties in which he always took an active
Interest. The pallbearers were Messrs.
Albert Abrams, C. M. Idleman, Harry
Hogue, Charles Stinger, John Coffee, T.
B. White, B. B. Beekman, P. J. Bannon.
They marched on either side of the hearse.
The church was well filled with spectators
of all creeds. The casket was met at the
door by Rev. E. J. O'Dea, pastor of the
church, and while he accompanied it to
the altar, the choir sang "De Profundis."
Upon the casket rested several beautiful
floral tributes, placed there by the so
cieties of which Mr. McGinn was a mem
ber. The three altars and chandelebra
were artistically draped in mourning.
After the formal reception of the body,
the solemn mass of requiem was cele
brated by Rev. E. J. O'Dea, assisted by
Rev. J. Heinrich, deacon; Rev. Charles
J. O'Reilly, sub-deacon ,and Rev. J. Black,
master of ceremonies. The mass was the
most solemn of the Catholic church. The
singing was rendered by the regular
choir of the church, and at the offertory
Mr. Dom Zan rendered "Flee as a Bird."
After the consecration Mrs. Agatha Kelly
sang very sweetly and plaintifully "Come
Unto Me." Rev. O'Dea then spoke in
touching terms of the life and hopes and
ambitions of the deceased, paying a glow
ing tribute to his many manly traits and
his lovable disposition. The speaker said
that in Mr. McGinn the legal profession
had lost a respected and brilliant member,
his family a loving brother and a dutiful
son, and the community an upright and
useful citizen.
At the conclusion of the mass the
"Libera Me Dominie" was sung. The cel
ebrant and assistants then concluded the
prayers of the ritual, and the service ter
minated. The casket was then removed
to Mt. Calvary cemetery, where, with
appropriate services, the remains were
consigned to their final resting place.
Both the Young Men's Institute and Bar
Association have framed resolutions of
respect for their dead colleague. The
former organization took an active part
In the funeral arrangements, and assisted
the bereaved family In many ways.
Passengers for San Francisco.
The steamer Queen sailed for San Fran
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Frank Woolsey. D. D. Oliphant, H. M.
Lydgate, Miss J. Larrison. Miss L. Aver.
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ONE MORE PETITION.
Receiver McNeill Asked to Make
Other Accountings.
The O. R. &. N. Co. has filed a petition
in the United States circuit court asking
for an order requiring Receiver McNeill to
file supplementarj- reports. There are
four separate railway companies included
in the O. R. &? N. system, which have
small lines operating partly in Oregon and
partly in Washington, with which it is
necessary to exchange business in order
to reach Spokane. They are the Walla
Walla & Columbia River Railroad Com
pany, the Columbia & Palouse Railroak
Company, the Oregon Railway Extensions
Company, and the railroad of the Wash
ington & Idaho Railroad Company.
McNeill's accounts for the months of
July, August, September and October,
lSDi, have been filed, but It is urged,
by the O. R. & N. Co. that by an
order of the court previously made Re
ceiver McNeill is required to keep sep
arate accounts as to the Washington &
Idaho and Oregon Railway Extensions
Company's business, and the accounts as
filed do not disclose what the business
has been as to these companies, nor are
there separate accounts for the traffic
thereover, revenue received, or expendi
tures made. The O. R. &. N. Co. there
fore petitions that Receiver McNeill be
required to respond to the previous order
of the court, and furnish separate ac
counts for those companies, and in this
connection to report the volume of traf
fic interchanged between them and the
O. R. & N. Co., and the divisions which
have been made therfore as between the
O. R. & N. and the Washington & Idaho
and the Extensions Company, and the di
visions which all of them received for
through business, originated or destined
to points East, either by way of Spokane
or Huntington Or. The petition asks for
specific accounting of the amount of bus
iness handled over the O. R. & N. and re
ceived or delivered at Spokane, with the
amount of revenues derived from same
and the divisions made as between the O.
R. & N. and the Washington & Idaho and
other lines; also of the amount.
of traffic interchanged with the
Oregon Extensions Company's line?
and the revenues and divisions!
also of the amount of revenue dJ
rived from local traffic on the O. R. &
lines, and the amount of revenue derived
from traffic passing between the O. R. &
N. and Washington & Idaho and Oregon
Extensions Company and other companies;
also of the amount of traffic and divisions
as between the O. R. & N. and its con
necting lines at Huntington. The peti
tion prays that pending a hearing on the
petition, L. L. McArthur, master in chan
cery in the O. R. & N. receivership case,
be directed not to pass upon or report the
accounts of the receiver for approval or
disapproval.
COTTOLENE AS A TRADE
MARK. From the Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter.
An important and interesting trade-mark
suit, favorable to the manufacturers of
Cottolene, which has been before the courts
for some time, has recently reached a de
clslpn in the United States circuit court
for the southern district of New York,
Judge Townsend presiding. As the decis
ion has a wide application, and contains
numerous interesting references, with a
full presentation of the law as applied to
trade-marks, this announcement will prove
of interest to thepublic:
This is a bill in equity for an injunctloni
against the infringement of complainant's
trade-mark "Cottolene" by the use of the
word "Cottoleo."
The complainant began the manufacture
of the article and devised and registered
the word "Cottolene" as a trade-mark, in
1S87. It obtained a large and increasing
business. In May, 1S92, its sales amounted;
to a million pounds a month.
It seems to be the law that when manu
facturers have educated the public to ask
for a certain article by its trade-mark
name, they have acquired the right to in
sist that products manufactured by others
shall not be given to the public under that
name. It is just that it should be so, for
the benefit derived from such name can
only be obtained by faithful service in fur
nishing articles of recognized value. More
over, if the trade-mark name might be
adopted by others, inferior articles might
then be produced and sold under it; and
thereby the value to manufacturers of the
reputation of the name used by them as a
trade-mark would be destroyed.
There will be the usual decree for an in
junction and an accounting.
AMUSEMENTS.
MAKQUAM GRAND OPERA-HOUSE
Heilig & Lesster Lessees and Managers
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
Feb. 22 and 23.
GEORGE KENNAN.
The Distinguished Russian and Siberian Trav
eler and Lecturer.
FRIDAY "Sketches of Personal Adventures
in Siberia."
SATURDAY "Russion Political Exiles" (il
lustrated). Sale opens Wednesday at 9 A. M. Prices
Lower floor, sue and 7.c: dress circle, c ana
50c; gallery, c; boxes, Jo.
EXTRA TONIGHT SATURDAY-
EXPOSITION HALL
PROF. O. R. GLEASON
Will attempt to handle and drive to harness the
celebrated vicious horse.
JACK THE RIPPER.
This will positively be the most vicious hcrse
ever handled. In Portland. Brought here from
Salem to meet the horse-tamer.
ALSO FIVE OTHER HORSES will face the
great and only Gleason.
'TONIGHT AT S:lo.
Admission (3000 seats), only 25c: reserved
seats (2.VX)), only 10c extra. Grand Band Con
cert from 7:30 to 8:15.
MARQUAM GRAND OPERA-HOUSE
Heilig & Lesster Lessees and Managers
WEEK OF FEB. 25 (SATURDAY MATINEE).
First Appearance Here of
"GRIFFEN & NEILL'S" STOCK COMPANS",
In the Great Romantic Drama,
"CAPTAIN SWIFT."
Sale of seats opens Friday at 0 A. M. Special
prices: Lower floor, 50c and 75c: dress circle,
33c and 50c; gallery, 25c; boxes. $5.
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