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THE MOENING OEEGONIAN, TUESDAY, FEBETJAET 0, 1900.. ITY NEWS IN BRIEF AnuemeBti Tealgfet. RAVS THKAXBX CWaefctafftoa street) licfaarda & TxiagbtB Mteetreia. fOMORROW 8 COOMCO. MSBTBJG. So ltf known, there trill ot be much busl- ol import&aoe to oorae before the loi at their meeting tomorrow. The iitor la preparing &m ordiaance to pro le for walls arouad the property of. the kndard Oil Company, to guard against ,cr of & general conflagration in case fire there. The previsions of the ordl- ice have been agreed upon, and it will bbably be passed tomorrow. The ju- giary committee te considering how ids can be provided to pay the audg- jnt secured by certain firemen against f 'y for arrears of pay, amounting to iOOC The only plan which seems prac- ilc Is to draw on the general fund the amount. The auditor has Informed committee that if the general fund is bpfd f r this amount, there will be no npy to pay the salaries at councllmen vhe last quarter. Mayor Storey stated gthe committee that City Attorney Long jt c pinion that the city does not have pay the judgment in question. The tten is waiting to hear Mr. .Long 3ress this opinion, as the council would to get out of paying the judgment. this Is possible, but all are anxious to re the matter settled one -way or en ter ti ch "Wokk ok Sbwhrs. A good deal ire work In the way of repairing and diEg sewers is under way than Is aal at this time of year, and Supervis ing pec lor William Braden has been ery busy of late, as the work is 2e y distributed. The choking of sewers bT mine filled with roots of poplar ies has caused much trouble. No less L-! Sven main sewers have had to be ?rrd up to be cleared of suoh obstruc- s the roots finding their way into "svcrs and down them into the main rf. In many places poplar shade fs a-e being cut down, especially by bpcr j -owners whose sewers have been ,"wlc& by them; and the city engl- I r recommends hat all such trees along : rppTs oe cue oown as soon as posst-Sewr-rs have just been completed In " i acnue, Ganteabein avenue and rl s'roet. A sewer six blocks long in Ik.rty-flfth street is about half H cted, and another eight blocks long bf rg constructed in Vaughn street rra! others are being considered by the and contracts wilt probably be let In r r their construction. Inakk in Banaxas. Live tarantulas .0 been found in bunches of bananas, yesterday a Central American snake, Inches long, dropped out of a bunch of it tropical fruit te the floor of "W. B. cos commission store, on Front ?et The reptile had evidently lain last since its arrival in Portland, last k, but as the temperature of the Ire was higher than that of the freight it lock on new life and with it a de to examine its new surroundings. slanders quickly dispatched the snake, pout inquiring whether it was venom- or not The bananas had been raised Blue fields, Nicaragua, and after be- ga hered into the warehouse at that Int were shipped per steamer to New ears, and then transferred to a box car Portland. No snake harps were isc t at Its execution yesterday, and so sprues could not be determined. Its It rcembled state-colored oilcloth, set with diamond-shaped figures in reddish fwn and black. Banana bunches will I handled somewhat gingerly hereafter that store until the fright wears off. f rOAL YlOT FOR FlRBMBN ONLT. A ber of members of the Bxempt Flre- lr.fi Association have taken umbrage ro offer of Kx-Fire Chief Joseph -.hit a to donate ground in the exempt men s plot in Lone Fir eemetery for nunal of the bodies of 'members of Se ond Oregon vshutieers being sent 3c from Manila. -TJiey say Buchtel has tie to the plot, exeept possibly in Est for the exempt firemen, and that he ro authority to make any bucr offer. ?re arc a number of firemen burled, in riot, and the exempt firemen have irt considerable money in furnishing istones for them, and having the und looked after, and it is intended as ia.e of burial for all exempt firemen go may desire to be buried there. The bmrn say that it te the duty of the ite to provide a place of burial for the trased "volunteers, and that It is not Is l V for the firemen's ptot to be used that purpose. Iignal Corps Plans for Alaska. The .1 corps of the army is working on a -rrctunsKe plan for establishing tele- ilh.i communication in Alaska. The ib thment of the department of Alas- cmbratlng the area of the territory of bka, the augmentation of the number Itroops there the establishment of new ry rests at great distances apart, and Is fence "f exploring detachments of :ps nd o'her government parties bent Si untitle research, make necessary the ll -g of long telegraph lines. Maps iw rg among other things, the con- ljvated location of the new lines, are in ciurse of preparation by the slg c ts. It will probably be necessary lemii y a number of civilians for the rk a-' 1 It is unlikely that a sufficient iter t slgnal-oorpe men will he avall- ie v,r n required. Congress will have he asked for an appropriation to carry iOufh no project. Icaix Delated. Owing te a alight tech- cm r discovered in the estimates lb., improvement of Bast Morrison :cx iLe board of public works has de- .1 j ancel the award of contracts on - . The city engineer will file cor- . J . Jmates, and the work will be re- 12 s will delay the commencement jtre i Tk about -a week. There seems I be E iie fatality oonneoted with this jrterrcnt, which tends to delay it. 'r 'ors have had three chanoes bid en A, and the oost has been re- bed c h t me It may be expected that rev lids will stlok, and that the :k T,. 'V started as soon as possible. 3ST as I te J. P. Smith, who former- Bru.n .i -i-taurant In Portland, but has -r.U.y been engaged in quartz ling tr- north fork of the John is .n the city, under treatment of U w .st "While enmired in nicking the f auartx ledice. a ptoce of ore le-el loft eye. and. as medical as- iuM not be obtained in time, the t w : lestroyed and the ontic has d from the socket. Mr. Smith uraged, however, and is pre- hrr " I u.h work ahead on his mine. M "" rs Bo, this summer. , for Thomas Cmjlvdlbr.-Mrs. "V."1 t, of Qregg postofflce. Idaho tr. t j.iaho 1 mirlniw ta lurn tha te Jts of her father. Thomas Chan ge vca at lnoependenoe. Or., about -rars agn and then moved to Bik nis tate. where he was heard t Mr Chandler is about S2 and had a wife and two grown whn he came to Oregon. Iea h Trek ik Bloom -a peach tree tp rrounas oi m w rvk-wf i. i. ?tr T is tree, which 1s in lnxc Bd !f-d srt has been the first tree in r v w oioom nr several years past "'s ear It Is only second, an apricot I" Holladay's MMttfoa. on th satnnv e of a ravine, havinr htoomaii mw ;eek ago ci-o Corbett's. Or. IKixo Sodaville. Or. IVLSJO Fort Canbr. Wash. lire Oregon Tetophone Company has iripQ omces at the above places. Iefortbrs Error. Mr. "w g. Mc- ?rsor will he gone but three weeks. s'x weeas as reported. !n-K Mors Dats. Our great sale ends urdav night February la. P. E. Brig- ijf'ventn ano waaatngton. ratPHOWT conoert tonight at the Mar- trr Orand Mrs. Walter Reed, soloist. (brkllab Reaacg ad reoevering. tb s washlngeaa. bet. th and 6th. trwriKT conoert tonight at the Mar- urand. Hn. Walter Reed, soloist Scotch Night for Sailors. The Sea man's Institute will give a "Scotch night" tomorrow at their headquarters, 100 North Front street Miss Elizabeth Hoben, as sisted by members of the Caledonian So ciety, will present a varied programme, consisting of high-class musical and lit erary numbers, after which the company will entertain themselves with dancing. This entertainment, which is one of the regular Wednesday evening series, prom ises to eclipse any before -it Good Progress on Bridge. In spite of a stiff down-stream wind all day yester day, the Madison-street bridgebullders made good headway in dismantling the truss on the fourth span. The old tim bers, still in good condition for ordinary use, axe being sold to shipyard-owners, who will use them In constructing ways, blocking-up framework, etc. The old planking has been purchased by Wolff & Zwlcker, who are using if f o fuel In their shop. Invitation to State League. A cordial invitation is hereby extended to the mem bers of the State Republican League con vention by George H. HImes, the assist ant secretary in charge, to visit the rooms of the Oregon Historical Society, top floor of City Hall, northwest corner, some time during their stay in the city. Visi tors will be gladly received singly or en masse at all hours today, or evening after 8 o'clock A. M. Latino Mains. The pipe for the new water main in Twenty-first street has been strung along that street and work of digging the trench and laying the pipe was commenced yesterSay. It will be put down at the rate of two blocks a day, and the job will probably be com pleted before the work of improving the street Is commenced. Ladies' Relief Societt. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladles' Relief So ciety will be held this afternoon. Symphony concert tonight at the Mar quam Grand. Mrs. Walter Reed, soloist Vegetarianism tonight at 1S3 Sixth St RATTLING MINSTREL SHOW Richards & Princle's Entertainers Delight a. Biff Honae at Cordray'h. The old-time favorites, RJchards & Prlngle's Georgia minstrels, added to their popularity last night, at Cordray's theater, The crowded house was evidently vers much pleased, judging from the hearty applause and almost continuous laughter during the evening. These colored boya are the best of antidotes for a cure of blues, as the rollicking, spontaneous fun of the race is predominant throughout. There Is not a serious moment from, the time the curtain Is raised until the mer velous whirlwind acrobatic act that com pletes the programme. The opening choruses are tuneful and well sung. A. Watts, in his tenor solo, "Sho Was Happy Till She Met You," re ceived a merited recall. The "Darkies' Home, Sweet Home," by W. A. Dixon, was the musical number of the evening. The chorus of this song, by the entire company, was particularly fine. C. A. Hughes' baritone solo, "My Old New Hampshire Home," was rendered In an acceptable manner. A noticeable feature of the musical part was the entire absence of the orthodox deep bass solo, which seems a distinctive feature of colored troupes. The jokes -were not vapid and pointless, and their rendition caught the house, as the by-play was simply ludlclous. The first part was completed by a farce which, had It been rendered by a white minstrel troupe, would have fallen fiat, but, somehow, the genuine fun of the col ored boys, bubbling over all the time, filled In an amusing 10 minutes, The olio of specialties opened with a slack-wire performance by Lasch, whose act was unique in that It was done with an abandon and an ease that was In marked contrast to the orthodox over-apparent carefulness. The Alabama quartet, besides their plantation songs. Introduced some good dancing, and a,-little comedy on the Bide. Julius Glenn and James Moore, In their "rough-house" knock-about act were sufficiently outlandish to be really funny, A song and dance act by eight of the company In concert was a distinctly new feature. Simpson and Plttmann were the specialists on musical Instruments. James Crosby was better in his dancing and tragic Imitations than in his mono logue. A cakowalk, with einging accompani ment throughout was a novel feature by relieving the overworked Cakewalk of Its sameness. The five Arabian acrobats were a fitting climax to a good minstrel show. Their tumbling and feats of strength were mar velous. Their Inverted pyramid, five-high, with one man for pedestal, being one ol the many skillful acts of these wonders. Their feats of agility and strength fol lowed one another in such bewildering quickness that, had the act been drawn out somewhat, It no doubt would have been appreciated. The Georgia minstrels will be the at traction for the rest of the week. Includ ing Saturday matinee. n COMING ATTRACTIONS. James-Kidder-IIruxlord Company. The most Important and Interesting theatrical event of the season, and doubt less what will prove to be the most bril liant will be the engagement of the Louis James, Kathryn Kidder and Charles B. Hanford combination at the Marquam Grand for four nights and matinee, com mencing tomorrow night In a mammoth scenic revival of "The Winter's Tale." There was a long line of purohasers of seats at the box-office all day yesterday. It Is difficult to conceive a greater com bination of Intellectual and histrionic abil ity than is embodied In the splendid or ganization that Wagenhals & Kemper have brought together. The flower and genius of dramatic art In the legitimate field of drama is represented in the ad mirable company, which, aside from the commanding distinction of the three prin cipals, enlists the following familiar names: Harry Langdon. John A. Ellsler, Barry Johnstone, Thomas Coffin Cooke, Norman Hackett, Collin Kemper, W. A. Lincoln. Harvey Cassldy, George McCulla, J. L. McVicker, Miss Helen Singer, Miss Aphie James, Miss Emily Grey Bethel, Miss Drofhah and Mrs. Henry Vandon hoff. "The Little Minister." A welcome announcement for theater goers Is that Charles Frohman's produc tion 'of the famous play of "The Little Minister" will be seen at the Marquam Grand for three nights, commencing next Monday. This engagement will undoubt edly prove to be one of the big events of the season, and the audiences are sure to be extremely large. The great success achieved by this famous comedy Is well known, and every one is desirous of see ing the play. Its presentation here will be complete in every way. The company that is to be seen Is known to be a most excellent one, and specially selected by Mr. Charles Frohman to present the play, a ii i "We Can nave the Cheap XOlor. Springfield Republican. If trade with Puerto Rico Is to be free while that with the Philippines Is taxed, the Pacific coast will want to know the reason why. The Portland Oregonlan an grily comments on this possibility, and says It demonstrates anew the determina tion of the Eastern states to monopolize the commercial benefits of expansion. We would assure The Oregonlan, however, that the East will freely concede to the Pacific coast the benefit of free importa tion of Chinese and Malay labor from and by way of the Philippine islands. I a El errant Flovrer Pieces. Lilies and white hyacinths, cheap, at Burkhardt Bros., 23d and Glisan. m 9 Zarina cigarettes not made by Japs or Chinamen, 10c for 10. a 1 Dr. Swain, dentist 718 Dekum building. DIED AT THE rlOSPIfAL ACCIDENT TO EAST SIDE 0BOY PROVED FATAL. fmnsyside Is in the Throes -of a Boopi, According: to Increase in Mail-Carrier's- Worlc Little Johnny Matteus, the 8-year-old boy whose legs were cut off by his falling under the wheels of a freight train on the Southern Pacific railway, gjunday after, noon, at East Eleventh and Clinton, died at the Good Samaritan hospital, where he was taken after the accident His legs were severed, above the knee, and on arriv ing at the hospital he was immediately operated upon by Drs. Moore and Wheeler. At first he seemed to stand the opera tion with some prospects of recovery, but the shock was too severe, and he died about 10 o'clock. From what was learned yesterday, the accident was the result of an attempt on his part to climb on the train as it was passing the intersection of East Eleventh and Clinton streets. He fell through the cattle-guard and went under the train. An Inquest will be held at the East Side morgue this afternoon, at 4;30 o'clock, when the accident will be investigated. Mr. and Mrs. Matteus, the parents, live on Ellsworth street, be tween East Fifteenth and East Sixteenth streets. The former has been absent down the river, but will be In the city today. The boy was a pupil of the Brooklyn school, and the flag of that building was placed at half-mast In consequence of the sad accident. Children continue to climb on passing freight trains on the Southern Paclflo while they are passing from the lower depot to the shops. The trains move slow ly through that portion of the city, and' on Saturdays and Sundays mere children have been seen to get on the cars. They seize hold of the iron rounds of the lad ders Tunning up the sides and ends of the cars, and in this way ride to the carshops. The principal of one of the large schools In that neighborhood said yesterday that the school children had been repeatedly warned to keep away from the car tracks. It seems Incredible that the small chil dren, from 8 years up, would venture to jump on a moving train, but it Is done Saturdays and Sundays. From Alblna southward about half a dozen boys have been made cripples for life from acci dents while climbing on moving trains within two years, and now a fearful death has resulted. Lutheran Church Bnnauet. There was a large gathering of the Ger man Lutheran people at St. Paul's church, East Twelfth and Clinton streets, last evening, In honor of the birthday of the pastor, Rev. August Krause, and also In celebration of the completion of the hand some parsonage. The basement of the church was well filled, there being people from all portions of the city. Outside churches were represented by Rev. Mr. Mack, and Rev. Mr. Schlnck, of Oregon City; Rev. Mr. Whlttrock, of Strubble; Rev. Mr. Fincke, of Astoria; Rev. Mr. Eberle, of Salem, and Rev. Mr. Buehler, of Peninsular. Before the banquet the guests thronged through the parsonage and Inspected the rooms. Then, at about 8 o'clock, the entire company took seats at the long tables, which fairly groaned under their loads of substantiate and the good things. Skilled waiters anticipated every want of the assembled guests. Charles Bartel, representing the congre gation, addressed the pastor, Mr. Krause, and after recounting the success that had attended his work In Portland, presented him with a handsome oak parlor stand, on which there had been placed a monster frosted caket Mr. Krause responded, thanking th church for the token of their' esteem. He, said he should not goon for get the expression of good will from his people. Then the feast proceeded. Addresses were made by Mr, Buehler, Mr. Fincke and others, during the ban quet and the best of feeling prevailed. After the adults had finished, the table was replenished, and the children were turned loose on the eatables. The rest of the evening was taken up In a social way, and It was late when the party broke up. Mr. and Mrs. Krause will leave for Ger many next May, to be gone about four months, and the banquet was a sort of farewell, as well as the celebration of his birthday and the completion of the manse. Snnnyside Moil Increase, The amount of mall that the carrier has to take out from the Sunnyalde postal station on that route has Increased one third during the past year. A year ago he completed the work of delivery In his district In six, seven and seven and a half hours, but now he has to put in the full eight hours and work as hard as he can In order to get the mall distributed within that time. He has a large district, hut has a horse and cart. At the same rate of Increase a few months hence ho -will hardly be able to make the delivery com plete every day, and the district will have to be divided. But there are no vacant houses at Sunnyslde, and any further growth will have to come from new build ings. So crowded Is that district that in many houses two families are accommo dated. Considerable new building was done there last year, and already several are under contemplation. Station Master Minor has been renovating and rearrang ing the station, so that It will better ac commodate the public. There are some who do not understand tnat Sunnyslde Is only a part of Portland, and direct their letters to "Sunnyslde, Of." These letters first go to Sunnyslde, In Clackamas coun ty, and then must be returned,. Letters should be directed to station C, Portland. Smith Memorial Chnrch. At Falrvlew, according to previous ar rangements, there was a gathering of the members and friends of the Smith Memor ial Presbyterian church, to clear the lot from stumps. The stumps had becomo a constant eyesore to the members, but until the scheme adopted to come together In a body and take them out, no way was devised for clearing1 the ground. At about 10 o'clock Saturday morning, 85 men gathered at the enclosure with tools, stump-puller and horses, and went to work. By evening the yard was free of the ob noxious stumps, and while the work-was hard the day wag pleasantly spent At noon a fine dinner was prepared by the women. Several years ago, Mrs. Hannah Smith donated the site for this church, and In 1S90 an edifice was built on the ground by Mrs, Smith and friends In memory Of her Jhusband, Hlram Smith. It has since been known as the Smith Memorial Pres byterian church. The next step will be to enclose the grounds. . RcTival Services. The revival services at the First Evan gelloal church East Sixth and Market streets, conducted by Evangelist Jonathan B. Goddard, of Fxeeport, 111., are Increas ing In Interest and attendance from night to night Mr. Goddard holds his audience almost spellbound. During this week he will speak upon subjects of special inter est This evening the subject Is "Shams In Religion." Wednesday evening, "The Trial of Christ" East Side Xotcs. The funeral of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Murphy, who died sud denly Sunday morning, will take place to day from the home of her parents, on East Eighteenth street With the death of the child, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are left child less, their entire family having passed away. A force Is. still engaged in clearing away the oil cans from the warehouse of the Standard oil works, on East First and East Main streets. The cans are helng hauled away and dumped Into Sullivan's gulch, and the job seems almost interminable, as there was a big lot of oil stored away In the basement of the bulldlpg. The annual epiphany party of the St David's Episcopal church will take place this evening, at the rectory of the church, corner East Morrison and East Twelfth streets. This Is the annual reception for the congregation of St. David's church and their friends. The veteran quartet will sing, and other music will be provided. A very enjoyable time Is anticipated. Dr. Wise is at room 614. Dekum. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, February Class, Consisting of 25, to Receive Diplomat. The graduating exercises of the Feb ruary class of the high school take place tomorrow evening, In the assembly hall. The graduates number 25, the smallest class that has left the school for a number of years. But two of these have com pleted the German course. - The others are divided betwen the English and Latin courses, here being 14 of the former and 11 of the latter. The exercises will be mostly musical, the programme of which follows: Scene3 from "The Serenade" Herbert High school orchestra. (a) "Sweet and Low"...,..., Hawley (b) "Mother's Song" Neldllnger Portland Ladies' Quartet Mrs. Albert Sheldon, Mrs. Edgar Coursen, Mrs. Harry Miller, Mrs. Walter Reed. Address to the class.. . Rev. L. E. Rockwell, Ph, D. "My Old Kentucky Home" Foster Portland Ladles' Quartet Presentation of diplomas J. A. Strowbrldge (a) Waltz, "The Dance",.. . Vogel (b) "Doan' You Cry, Ma Honey" Noll Portland Ladles' Quartet From "Bohemian Girl" Balfe High school orchestra. Following Is the list of graduates: English Rowena Cochran, Bessie C. Core, Parthenla Dukehart, Laura G. Dunne, Nellie Engeland, Semele J. Groat, Adeline Hammond, George G. Hart, Will iam M. Kllllngsworth, jr.: Lelah Nel son, Nellie Poppleton, Florence Elizabeth Terry, Maude M. Baker Tldcombe, Anna Wagner. Latin Winifred E. Chance, Gordon W. Edwards, Arthur D. Leach, Lena Belle Lefler, Jean McKercher, Elsa Ohle, Olive M. Slatter, Delta M. Watson, Bert Went. German Florence E. Bleohlnger, Rose M. Tscharner. STOLE BRASS CASTINGS. Boys Who Bid Fair to Become Pro. xessional Thieves. A number of brass castings and several bags, of copper scraps, which have been stolen from the various railroad shops about the city, are in the hands of the police. The metal was recovered from Junk dealers, who say they purchased it from boys, and are thus not responsible for the manner In which the boys obtained it, hut the authorities think differently, and are preparing to make a few arrests of junk dealers, for receiving stolen goods. These castings of brass and scraps of copper represent considerable value, as the metal weighs heavy In proportion to its bulk, and the junk dealers sell it for 10 cents a pound. The boys who stole It are glad to get 3 cents a pound for it, as this sum enables them to "earn" spend ing money. The fact that the lads are developing Into professional thieves cuts no figure with the junk dealers, who say "Wo Pay our license, and have a right to buy from whoever we can." In speaking of the matter last evening, Chief McLauchlan picked up a brass wheel from the pile, and said: "This has just been cast, and has never been used, the boy who sold it having evidently stolen It frpm the workshop where it was made. Whoever buys such stuff from the boys must know it was stolen, and it is his duty to detain the lad and call In a policeman instead of dickering for the stolen property. Wo propose to sift this matter to the bottom, and, if possible, stop the business of turn ing schoolboys into professional thieves." CREMATORY WITHOUT FUEL City Authorities Learn of an Eco nomical Proposition. At the meeting of the board of public works, yesterday, the principal business done was auditing the bills of the several city departments for January. Nearly all of them were approved, but a few were laid aside as too large, and requiring pruning. A report of the operation of the garbage crematory for January was pre sented, showing that during the month 1075 yards of garbage were consumed; also 18 horses, one cow and 41 dogs. The time required for destroying all these was 327 hours, and 83 loads pf sawdust 'wer.e. used for fuel. Mayor Storey laid before the board a communication from Atlanta in regard to a crematory in use there, which uses no fuel -except the garbage consumed. The board were of the opinion that the pres ent council would not care to take up the crematory business, in view of the ex perience of past councils in this matter. It was, however, decided that the auditor should answer the communication, and find out how garbage could be burned without fuel, 1 e i WHERE TO DINE. The best Is none too good with us; every-' thing Just right The Portland restaurant, 205 Washington, near Fifth. a p Waldorf Pianos for Rent. Six months rent allowed If purchased. Graves' & Co., 2S5 Alder, near Ifourth. o "Hunger Is the best aauce." You will haye a good appetite If ou take Hood's Sarsaparilla. Five Days IVIore In order to give ladies who found it incon venient to take advantage of our regular An nual Clearance Sale, we have decided to con tinue the SALE - We suggest in the strictest confidence that if you need anything in Dress Goods, Silks, Ta ble Linens, Gloves, Corsets, Blankets, Quilts, Curtains, Jackets, Capes, Suits,, Wrappers; Hosiery or Underwear, You can save money, as prices were never so low, and never will be for at least years tqcome ? REMNANT SAIiE STILI CONTINUES. Exclusive Dry Goods Importers COR. THIRD AND MORRISON Solo agents for Warner's Twentieth Century Rust-Proof Corsets. Mail orders receive prompt attention. POLITICS WAS IGNORED REPUBLICAN EDITORIAL ASSOCIA TION DISCUSSED BUSIXESSJ The Biennial Sleeting Was Held in Portland, and Many Important Matters Were Considered. The-biennial meeting of the Oregon Re publican Editorial Association was held yesterday, in room 524 Chamber of Com merce. Contrary to the usual custom, the country editors talked much business and little politics. Heretofore the political feature of the organization nas been kept uppermost, but at this session, owing to the settlement of ail factional differences and the lack of Interest In political af fairs at present, the association got down to hard work. The question of foreign advertising was taken up and discussed at length. The body decided to take steps to protect It self against It. The members of the as sociation will demand the legal patronage of the country, while there Is a republican administration in power. The attendance was large, and the pro ceedings entirely harmonious. The meet ing" was presided over by D. M. C. Gault, of HUlsboro, who delivered a strong ad dress, dealing largely with the question of patronage, and touching many points that are of vital Interest to the country press. The custom of political plate mat ter being sent to country papers by party managers, was spoken of and objected to, because the matter Is usually objection able in some way, and that the money would do more good in the hands of the newspaper men than in those of plate manufacturers. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term of two years: President D. M. C. Gault, Hillsboro; secretary, Will iam J. Clarke, Gervals; treasurer, S. S. Train, Albany; executive committee, J. B. Eddy, Forest Grove: J. J. Whitney, Al bany; C. L. Ireland, Moro. With the ex ception of Mr. Ireland, who is a new offi cer, this was a re-election of the former board of officials. Six new members were elected, making the membership 39. The membership Is limited to one republican paper in each town, and one man from each paper. The membership follows: D. I. Asbury, Reporter, McMInnvllle; D. M. C. Gault, Independent, Hillsboro; L. L, Porter, Enterprise, Oregon City; W. G. Gilstrap, Register, Eugene; J. R. Beegle, Mist, St. Helens; W. J. Clarke, Star, Gervals; H. L. Gill, Independent, Woodburn; Fred Warnock, Appeal, Sll verton; E. L. E. White, Chronicle, Port land; J. C. Hayter, Observer, 'Dallas; L. J. Davl3, Republican, Union; J T. Strat ford, Plalndealer, Roseburg; C. J. Curtis, Herald, Astoria; J. J. Whitney, Herald, Albany; Otis Patterson, Gazette, Hepp ner; F. TJ, Hull, Eagle, Milton; J. T. Lighter, Astorlan, Astoria; E. C. Black ford, Chief, Clatskanle; C. L. Ireland. Observer, Moro; F. W. Chausse, Observe er, Grant's Pass; George Snyder, Tran script McMInnvllle; E.' H. Woodard, Graphic, Newberg; William Matthews, News, Newport; C. G. Beach, Examiner. Lakevlew; J. B. Eddy, Times, Forest Grove; Fred Wagner, Tidings, Ashland; E. F. Bennett, Mall, Stayton;F. K. Chhrchill, News, Gold Hill; Henry Snyder, Borealls, Aurora; C. J. Howard, Nugget, Cottage Grove; Orlp L. Patterson, Eagle, Long Creek; E. R. Bradley, Sun, Hood River; W. Helse, Republican, Klamath Falls; Fred C. Baker, Headlight. TJHamook. In his call for the meeting, the Dresl dent did not underestimate the importance of the country weekly as a political factor. The call contained the following para graph:' "It looks now as. If the whole worlc of the 1900 struggles will have to be per formed by the country weeklies. It can be done, and "well done, for the weeklies .reach more readers than any metropoli tan dally, and their Influence 13 moro po tent for the furtherance of any cause es poused. But, to have the greatest In fluence, the weeklies of the state must agree upon the plan of action to be pur sued." The Oregon State League of Republican Clubs will meet today, and this meeting of tho editorial association came the day previous, as has been the custom since Its organization in 1896. At the close of the meeting of the league of clubs, all university of Oregon alumni are requested to meet In the Ar mory for a short business session. The Price of Admission. Philadelphia Record. 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