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THE MORNIUG OEBGONIAN, THUBSDAY, FEBRUAKY' 15, 1900.
ITY NEWS IN BRIEF
AKHDemeBta Teaigkt.
U RAT 8 THEATER tWaeMngssa street)
ttxpc Roberta Co
.AXTB TO SWUU WKALBBOMK.-J. B.
of Oregon Cttjr, write to The Ore-
liiai to fcay that white he was livwg
v .t2 bay he toak a quantity of
jr.. from, the carcase of a whale
i fame ashore there. He wishes te
J! i. has any oomnercial value lt
: of course, Mr. Zlegler means
v a.ibone of commerce, or bateau,
j ol.en called, which is taken from
r jdW of the right whale. This
side -able value, depending upon
-i-fc h. of the pieces, the longer betas
Bore ialuable. There Is bo regular
t for ix. In Portland, as none of it
b L i-- but it Is a HMrchantable com
V r San Franctaoa, from which port
luTLoe" of whalers are outfitted. The
d iom the carcass of a whale are of
h a ui except for exhibits in a museum.
c j about a ton of whales bones
i. lor .ad free museum, conateting of
w , jart of another skull, two ribs
a, wcr jaw of a sperm wnale. If
e u..d be sold tor the pr.ce of belean
fci viuud realize quite a sum. but money
d not purchase them.
:li- bxj an CoMMrmoss Msarr Today.
- .;.u oates for the state and con-
. r republican oonvenrtoos will be
' r i xuc d today by the respective oem-
t.c; At 10 A. M. the second congres-
-J ommittee will meet in the office
3 i raidn, Wallace McCamant, Con-
j. t xu g At 2 F. X. the state cen-
Timutee will meet in the office of
iznar- George A. Steel, in the Ore-
ci u sliding Chairman Hendricks, of
r congressional committee, has an-
-1 hat his oommtttee will convene
il SUels office at the same hour as
iLt. ang of the mate committee. All
Hi i Ix settled at once in this man-
1 r o Inconvenience wilt result from
s nd congressional committee meet
l h-- rooming "before the state cera
u Hues upon time and place, as
.. oi.Tsiood that all of the conven
es f u d be held the same day. In
r 1j these duties, the committee
-j rt on the delegates to the convea-
ui is it e rule in party affairs.
Make Stbajc Odthdb. A large
n j ,itr on the sidewalk In front of
i!i,kr of Commerce building, just
1 tut. Stark-street entrance, attract-
i uition of a number of persons
- u,. Some were wondering why
i a. 1 ler was put in such a place,
i man said be was looking for an
-Tij to buy such a boiler, and
" d If this one was for sale. Inquiry
1 the information that the boilers
lascment of the building are in
1 " rep ilrs, and that the boiler on the
v. k is to be connected with the heat-
aratus and the elevators In the
j j operate them while repairs are
" 'i a.dc The connection will be made
M (6 running from the bollei through
c a.' or In the sidewalk, down Into
l . merit.
.a iiant IBPonTfBD Ross XcComas. a
eesed individual, was fined JS for
..ncy by Judge Henneasy yesterday.
It fine v as remitted on condition
i ZMcO mas leave the city for a term
!el n months. On attempting to leave
Lir he was intercepted by Jailer
'who wished to detain him until
17 b rated in due form. This made
as angrj, and he called the jailer
Tu so Mr. Johnson preferred a
f abusive language against him.
rg i will be investigated today. Sev
r men stated yesterday that Mc
. ad be en hanging around the North
-.k g the acquaintance of work
n vho had come to town with
Id tp nd, and that he had no other
rr uii of support.
ikpart Cw,w iTiOK. Knlghte of
3 of Portland are wraaartnc for a
-inUersarjr celebration Monday
, 1 bruar tt. Following the pre
vail be a ball, which, most of
1 Knights will attend. No hall
if accommodating the numbers
d could be found outside of the
us apartment known as upper drill
. Hi Armory. This has been en-
r ;he occasion, and will be suit-
uraud Each Knight will be per-
1 t miite one friend not a member
1 t iU r These invitations are de-
- 1 to the -various lodges for distri-
among their members, each lodge
rj, lis allotment at some particular
uveik Blubstoks Dealers in vl-
luestone, sulphate of copper,
u n notified that the price has been
.'t a cent per pound. All the
.. 1 In this section, some 96 to 26
s p r 3 ear, comes from the Selby
g, v. rk-, in San Francisco The ln-
i i rice matters little to few. ex-
'"i tv, who use the greater part
in -il They have to soak or wash
s 1 wheat in It. to prevent smut
i i i ; in,; their crop. Borne -vitriol, but
h, is used In preparing washes
s rotions for fruit trees. When
l " is established here a renner
follow, and then all the vitriol
r t-um will be produced here.
j1p Kaucma. Citlsens of Ks-
1 1 king forward hopefully to a
t allure for that town One of
i i tident that Portland cannot
f the rapldl) growing wheat-
u-lness and the overflow will be
I at Kalama, and will butld
i here The lumber business is
-, 1 re proportions here, Portland
w the largest lumber producing
coast, and Kahuna, wh'ch has
re at her back doom, may se-
o' the lumber business of the
a. At all events. Kalama is wel-
i of Portland's 'business which
1 take care of.
?s it Grvn Bokds. James F.
erday held to appear before
ur by Judge Hennees). His
lived at $MM securitj. or $
iv chanced with embeseling
belonging to the Title Guar-
' t Company, of this city. He
bookkeeper for the company,
lit ago asked tor leave of ab-
w nt to Kansas Cltj- and wrote
he company here informing
f the shortage, and steps
'' r his prosecution. Muse was
mh 'bonds yesterday, and so
i to the count- Jail.
WiKTsm Fitanmve. Hale
r vUmed work on their con-
1 tllng up the depressions in
i rnv Hayden Island slough, op-
uer The water has fallen
1 t a depth of only four Inches
er the lowest section of the
a ik the stone and brush be-
i iv o rows of piles which toon
' i settled and these depres-
r i ng brought to the proper
w h more stone and brush. The
1 gutii through the winter In n
o i s permanence is now oonsM-
a assured
n A Botlding Extensive alter-
- being made in the stores helong-
i. m kum estate and Messrs. Bus-
v 1 the oocuplng half the block
w -r ide of Front, between Ankeny
i it- de streets, which have keen
v losset A Deters Several wtn-
been put m on the Ankeny-
i of the block, and there is a
t rhaulmg and changing of par-
i Mnjr in of offices, counters.
Tiiaohlnery. etc. throughout the
i k The glories of Front street
w olesale district may be revived
'K From Hkakt DtsaAsa. Mrs. Fer-
, C Smith died suddenly last night
- residence M Twelfth street, of
naw Mrs. Smith was a resident
ind for more than a quarter of a
and leave tve chlMren.
OR NO SHOW.
s f JOST,
oo 20 nocKDC.
TTION
AT EM30IW,
i wru. B
V AfniummjLim on February 21
, c n mbers for invitation.
Third-Ward Republicans. There will
fee a meeting of the Third Ward Rapubli
ean Club this evening at 207 Worcester
Mock, for the purpose of passing upon
the revised constitution and by-laws, ap
pointment of standing committees, and ar
ranging to take an active part in the
approaching campa-gn. All republican
voters of tha third ward (between Wash
ington and Everett streets) are Invited
to attend and enroll their names with the
club.
LG Brokbn bt SnrpprNGL J. M. Llbby,
a Southern Pacific dining-car porter,' fell
on the slippery sidewalk at Sixth and
Washington streets last evening and broke
both bones of his left leg, above the
ankle. He was taken to the Good Samari
tan hospital, where the fracture was re
duced by Dr. Johnson.
Ixokino roR Her Daughter. If Mrs.
P. A. Klein, supposed to be in Portland,
will write to her mother she will hear of
something to her advantage. Any In
formation of her or her present address
will be gladly received by Mrs. E. E.
Porter, Klamath Falls. Or.
Chtjinet Fire. A fire alrm from box 23,
at S.59 last evening, was simply the result
of a chimney fire at 74 Seventh street.
The department had a little run. and the
recall was sounded In a few minutes.
Evans vs. Jost.
Whutbr championship;
Barrett vs. Murphy.
Bantam championship.
WORK TRAIN WRECKED
PATRIOTIC ENTERTAINMENT
SUVES FLAT GARS WERE PILED
UP IX SUMilVAVS GULCH.
No One Was Injured, and the In
evitable Tito Tramps Aboard
Escaped Entirely UnUaxmied.
Carpenter here played the "question mo
tive." Elsa solemnly promises, whereupon
he challenges Frederick to combat, and
wins a victory that clears Elsa of all dis
grace. The second act shows Ortrud and Fred
erick In disguise, for they have been sent
away from court. Together they plot to
overthrow Lohengrin by forcing Elsa to
ask the fateful question which Is so full
of import to the unknown knight. Ortrud
cunningly manages to Ingratiate herself
Into the favor of Elsa, and Is bidden to
be one of her attendants at the marriage
of this princess to the knight Lohengrin.
But, as tho grand ceremony is about to
Seven flat cars, nart of the worklnn I take place, Ortrud malignantly Interrupts
train of the O. R. & N., westbound, were proceedings, and Frederick publicly ac
wrechea at j.jju jesteroay morning, in
V
Song: and Pictured Story of the War
"With Spain,
A combination of local and visiting mu
sical talent began a four nights' engage
ment at the Metropolitan last night in an
entertainment in behalf of the Oregon
soldiers monument fund. It was headed
by Charity Martin and Sig. Ernesto Bal
danza, two artists who enjoy a wide rep
utation in the musical world. Slg. Baldan
za ranks among the finest tenors In the
country. His performance last night be
fore a small but completely enthusiastic
audience made a hit.
A programme of ten numbers was down
for the vocal duo. It was Interspersed
with medleys of patriotic airs by the Third
regiment band, accompanied by two series
of good, richly colored stereoptlcon pic
tures These displayed in rapid order
memorable scenes and incidents still vivid
ly fresh in the minds of all, from the time
of the rumors of war and the first gun till
Cerv era's fleet was vanquished at Santi
ago. The Third regiment band, directed by
Ellis Brooks, did well with some music
unfamiliar to them, and perhaps lacking
in rehearsal.
A drawback to the spectacular feature
of the show, unfortunately was the ob
scurity of the band behind a heavy drop
curtain, while the scenes were thrown
upon the canvas. This destroyed some of
the effect of the music, but seemed to be
unavoidable. The patriotic airs, however,
muffled and distant, as they were, aroused
the audience, and they applauded for the
National Guard In a manner calculated to
impress the Indifferent.
The audience was representative of the
best people of the city. They endured the
inclement weather and a chilly house to
give greeting to the entertainment, which,
to say the least, is worthily entitled to
every man's, woman's and child's money.
The pictures Illustrate the story of the
victories in the war with Spain from Ca
vite to Cuba.
Charity Martin's voice is of a pleasing,
flexible quality, but lacks somewhat In
volume. She earned half a dozen recalls.
In company with Sig. Baldanza, the house
being determined, seemingly, to extend
the numbers so as to get their money's
worth. The selection from "II Trovatore"
was effectively rendered, and there was a
vociferous recall. Charity Martin's en
core, "If I Were "You," was one of tho
dainty selections.
Slg. Baldanza's full, rich tenor conveyed
the best Impression and delighted his
hearers, who will want to hear more of
him, in "Cavatina del Barblere." His
selection from "Faust" was fine. A waits
song, "Le Saran Rose," completed the
feature numbers of tho recital. John J.
Blackmore accompanied and gave two
solos.
A fair sprinkling of privates in uni
form were among the spectators Colonel
Summers and staff In khaki uniform, oc
cupied an upper tier of boxes. The fol
lowing officers were present: Adjutant
General Gantenbeln, Captains Davis, Mc
Donell, Dick, Gilbert, Von Egloffstein.
Whiting; Lieutenants Dunbar, GritzmacrT
er. McKlnnon. Meussdorffer, Moore, Ba
ker, Neilson.
General Charles F. Beebe, Colonel
James Jackson, Colonel D. M. Dunne and
wife. Colonel and Mrs. Spencer. Of the
United States army: Captain Butt; also
Major Wood, Major Freeman, Captain
Mackay.
Mrs. Summers and party and Mrs. Jones
and party occupied boxes.
At
Sullivan's bulch, partly under the Grand
avenue bridge. The bent on the south
side of the railroad supporting the Grand
avenue bridge was almost entirely de
molished, and that portion of the struc
ture above the- track was left supported
by a single post, and seemed ready to fall.
Jfo one was injured. The seven cars were
piled up and torn to pieces, and some w ere
thrown along the side of the embank
ment, the body in one direction and the
trucks somewhere else. The wonder Is
that the Grand-avenue bridge was not com
pletely demolished, but it seems to have
a charmed life. It Is the second wreck
that has taken place under It.
When near the site of the Doernbecher
factory, In some way the train broke Into
two parts, and, as It was dark at first,
this was not discovered. When the en
gineer did discover that his train was di
vided he slowed up. The rear portion was
coming down the track by gravitation. It
contained an engine that was being
brought In for repairs, and its weight
helped to increase the momentum It over
took the forward section and crashed into
the rear end, when there was a piling up
of the cars. They seemed to have jumped
almost up to the top of the bridge, as a
piece of the telephone pole alongside
the track was chipped off. A section of
the bridge on the east side was torn away
entirely. Only one of the posts of tho
south bent of the bridge was left, tha
heavy timbers of the remaining portion
being broken and reduced to kindling.
Two tramps were riding on one of the flat
cars, but they escaped injury- It was
very dark, and nothing could be seen.
Soon the wrecking-car and a lot of men
were at work clearing the track as
quickly as possible, the force working
by the light of lanterns. A policeman was
stationed on the Grand-avenue bridge. He
had ropes stretched across each end In
the early morning, and later the city en
gineer had strong fences erected at both
ends effectually to prevent any one from
driving on the bridge. For a time in the
early morning there was danger that the
fire companies might drive on to the bridge
in case of alarm, a? they usuallj cross
on the Grand-avenue bridge, but as soon
as District Engineer Holden was Informed
of the condition of the structure, he noti
fied Chief Campbell and also all the fire
companies.
The span above the railway is in a weak
condition, and even under the weight of
any ono walking on it it may sag. Peo
ple should keep off It. However, yes
terday, a great many persons passed over
the dangerous portion and others stood
on it watching the wrecking crew at work.
It is not regarded as safe at all, and peo
ple should cross Sullivan's gulch by way
of Union avenue. The wrecking crew
continued at work during the day, re
moving the trucks and other portions of
the cars.
cuses Lohengrin of being a sorcerer. Doubt
enters Into the mind of Elsa. and tne
second act draws to an end with a wall
of the "doubt motive" from the orchestra.
In the third act, Lohengrin and Elsa
are alone in the bridal chamber at the
conclusion of the marriage feast. In the
love scene that follows, Elsa becomes more
and more possessed with the doubt Ortrud
has excited, and finally breaks out bluntly
with the question she had promised never
to ask. This Is the climax of the opera.
The door burst opens and Frederick and
his followers rush In with murder in their
eyes. But Lohengrin Is proof against
their malice, and Frederick himself la
killed.
The last scene opens in the judgment
hall, with the king on his throne, sur
rounded by a retinue of nobles and soldiers.
There, In the presence of Elsa and the
court, Lohengrin answers the fateful ques
tion, and tells the story of the Holy Grail.
Up to this time the "Grail motive" had
been Introduced Into the music only In
pianissimo passages, but now, when Lohen
grin reveals his Identity, It bursts Out
from the orchestra in a grand volume of
sound. The penalty now has to be paid.
The swan (which Is In reality Etea's long
lost brother under the spell of the sor
ceress Ortrud) appears, and Lohengrin is
carried away never to return.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS.
FIRST FLOWERS AND SNOW
PORTLAND HAS VARIOUS WEATHER
ST.- VALENTINE'S D&i,
TALK ON 'LOHENGRIN."
Carpenter Entertains the Mem
bers of the Musical Club.
"MACBETH" SATURDAY NIGHT
Piny Chosen for the Return Engage
ment of Jaxues-Kidder-Uanford.
There is a great deal of interest In
the return engagement of James-Kidder-Hanford
at the Marquam Grand Saturday
matinee and evening of this week, which
is evidenced bv the large number of votes
that were cast for the choice of plavs.
The play selected by the patrons of the
Marquam for Saturday evening Is "Mac
beth," and as Manager Hellig agreed to
leave the selection to the public that will
be the bill.
Critics say that Kathrvn Kidder is the
greatest Lady Macbeth on the American
stage todav.
"The Rivals" will be presented at the
matinee Saturday. The sale of seats
will begin this morning and as there are
several messenger boys In line already
there will no doubt be a long line when
the box office opens.
Wanlitngton's BlrthtlaT Anniversary.
The anniversary of Washington's birth
day will be observed at the parish hall
of the Church of the Immaculate Heart
on Williams avenue and Stanton street,
Upper Alblna, Thursday evening, Febru
ary 22, with an appropriate programme.
Father O'Reilly, the pastor, has general
charge of the affair. Miss Elizabeth Ho
ben. the popular musician, will preside at
the piano Miss Madeline Fagan and Miss
Pauline DeWltt will render patriotic solos.
John McGinn will deliver an address on
the "Life of Washington." He will also
give the result of his observations in the
Philippine islands, gathered from personal
observations while he was there with the
Second Oregon. Mr. McGinn will also
give some interesting accounts of Aguin
aldo. the insurgent leader. As he is a
pleasing speaker, Mr. McGinn will be able
to give an entertaining address. There
will also be other exercises by the parish
children. The public Is invited to the en
tertainment.
B
WHERE TO DINE.
Good food Is half the battle of life it
means suoeass. Try the Portland restau
rant, 316 Washington street, near Fifth.
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Waldorf Pianos for Rent.
Six months' rent allowed If purchased.
Graves & Co., 2S6 Alder, near Fourth.
n
St. Helen's Hall. o. boarding and day
school for girls. For circulars address
Mies Eleanor Tibbetts, Ph. D.. Principal,
Portland. Or. Tel. Red 39L
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Dr Swain, dentkst, 713 Dekum building
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Mrs. Rathbone Carpenter's lecture on
"Lohengrin" yesterday afternoon, at Par
sons hall, called forth a large audience,
composed of the members of the Mubical
Club and their out-of-town friends. Touch
ing upon some of the more salient points
In Wagner's career, she called attention
to tho fact that the dramatic element in
Wagner overruled the purely musical. In
his youth he had shown no marked dis
position for music, whereas he had strong
leanings toward the drama. When but 12
vears old, he had written a play contain
ing no fewer than 42 characters, and so
sanguinary was it that long before the end
was reached, all the dramatis personae had
been killed off; It was necessary to re
suscitate them in order to make his play
end properly. Up to the age of 18 he re
ceived no formal mus'cal training. And
through his entire career, he was alwaja
a dramatist first and a musician after
ward. He frequently accepted singert who
could not sing. If only they were able to
act When he first began his work there
was a great cry for better librettists. It
was for lack of this that Beethoven had
given the world only one opera. Wagner,
therefore, set himself to work to write
his own librettos, and so marvellous are
these that they are today accepted as
classics.
Mrs. Carpenter here dwelt upon the ne
cessity of a thorough and Intimate knowl
edge of Wagner's librettos on the part of
musical students who desire to judge his
operas Intelligently. The singing, the act
ing, the scenery, the orchestra are all ot
equal Importance in a Wagnerian music
drama. With these introductory remarks, Mrs.
Carpenter proceeded to her main theme,
"Lohengrin," which Is based upon the
story of the Holy Grail. This, she ex
plained, was the cup from which the Sa
vior drank wine at the Last Supper, and
Into which his blood dropped at the cru
cifixion. Some 'drops of this precious blood
remained In It, and had life-giving power.
Tho cup came into the possession of
Joseph of Arlmathea and his posterity.
A temple was built for Its reception on a
lofty mountain in Spain, and holy knights
bound themselves by solemn vows to guard
It These, so long as they were in the
service of the Grail, were gifted with su
pernatural powers; but It was demanded
of them that when among strangers they
should answer no questions concerning
their name, race or home. The person
ality of each must be shrouded In mjs
terv. If in any part of the world the in
nocent were being oppressed, or virtue was
in danger, this fact was announced to
the knights by the tinkling of a silver
bell.
For a long time this bell had not been
heard, but once, at Pentecost, tho warning
was given, and In words of flame the mes
sage came that Lohengrin was the knight
who should go forth into the world to
right the wrongs of one who was in dan
ger. On the river a swan miraculously
appeared, drawing a silver boat, into which
steps Lohengrin, clad In silver armor,
and is borne away amid the strains of
heavenly music.
Mrs. Carpenter then played the "Grail
motive." which appears in the prelude to
the opera, where It is given first to the
violins, then to the wood wind and later
to the heavy brass Instruments. All of
Wagner's operas, she explained, abound
with "motives." each one of which is
associated with some one individual or
dramatic situation in the opera. Thus.
whenever the swan appears, the accom
panying swan motive Is heard In the mu
sic. And each of these. In Its melody, sug
gests the nature of the Idea to be pre
sented. Thus the Lohengrin motive has
a martial ring to it, vet is also expressive
of firm faith and gladness.
The scenes of the opera are laid In the
10th century The first act opens In Bra
bant, whither Henry of Germany has gone
to inquire into a tumult that has arisen.
Bisa, a pure and beautiful maiden, has
been accused of making away with her
brother in order to preserve the throne
for her own purposes Frederick of Bra
bant and his wicked wife Ortrud are the
accusers. In order to settle the question,
the king, in accordance with the curtom
of those times, calls for a knight to enter
the lists in behalf of Elsa. At first no one
appears, but finally, in answer to Elsa's
prayers. Lohengrin is seen to approach
from the river In tho boat drawn bv the
swan As he steps ashore he demands of
Elsa that she shall never question him
as to who he is or whence he comes. Mrs
"Arrnh-na-Pogrne."
Dion Boucicault's masterpiece, "Arrah-na-Pogue,"
will be presented tonight at
Cordray'a theater by the Maggie Moore
H. R. Roberts company. The success
scored by this company earlier In the sea
son in this drama is fresh in the minds of
Portland! theater-goers, and a crowded
house at Cordray's can safely be predict
ed for the rest of the week. This play
has made a great record, and H. R. Rob
erts, as Shaun the Post, and Miss Osgood
Moore, as Arrah-na-Pogue, with their ex
cellent support, are well placed and are
seen at their best. Mr. Roberts has a fine
conception of the young Irishman, and
Miss Osgood Moore was very successful
In the title role in thl9 play during Its
former run In Portland. Every attention
has been paid to the scenic effects, and
the piece will be staged In a sumptuous
manner, that is essential to Its proper
production. This week is the farewell
engagement of this company In Portland,
as the popular Australians go from here
direct to San Francisco, where they will
play at the California theater.
Metropolitan Stoclc Company.
Next Sunday evening the Metropolitan
will commence Its regular season with a
stock company, In "O'Brien, the Contract
or," a play that has made several for
tunes for Its owner, Mr. Sully. "O'Brien,
the Contractor" is full of comedy, and
Manager Jones has made arrangements
with Messrs Mothersole and Abbott to
bring to tho Metropolitan a stock com
pany of unusual merit, one that can give
to the people of Portland all the latest
modern melodramas and comedies, with
the same effectiveness as produced at the
leading houses In San Francisco. Special
scenery will be painted for each produc
tion. Manager Jones has promised much
and the public will appreciate his efforts.
A matinee will bo given on Washington's
birthday for the school children, at re
duced prices, at which performance prizes
will be given to the boys and girls making
the greatest number of words from the
letters contained In the name, George
Washington Regular matinees will be
given on Saturday and Sunday, after the
Initial performance Miss Georgie Cooper
and Miss Laura Adams will introduce some
of the latest specialties during the en
gagement. Plastlque poses, with all tho
light effects, are in the bill during tho
season. This is the latest crazo and sen
sation in the East.
Sunshine, Rain, North. Wind, South.
Wind, and a Wind-Up WItn
a Fleecy Fall.
A man who took a stroll on the hills
west of the city yesterday found a number
of wild currant bushes, loaded with their
pretty pink flowers, on Willamette
Heights, The currant is one of the first
among Oregon wild flowers to bloom in
the spring, and the fact that It Is in
bloom Is a pretty good Indication that
spring is at hand. Continuing his walk to
the summit of the ridge, the discoverer
of the first wild currant bloom had a
view of tho section In this vicinity looking
verdant and smiling In the bright sun
shine, while the distant mountains were
concealed behind dense clouds, which
were showering snow along the country
at their base. These clouds hung low over
the Columbia, away down about St. Hel
ens, from which It was judged that snow
was falling there.
The steamer State of California arrived
during tho afternoon, andi Captain Patter
son, the pilot who brought her up, re
ported that he left Astoria at 8 o'clock in
the morning in a dense snow storm, which
he did not get out of till the steamer
reached St Helens. The snowfall was so
dense that he could not see the length of
the steamer ahead, and when he got out
into clear weather the hills in sight were
covered with snow.
Citizens were surprised, when they
looked out of doors yesterday morning, to
see the ground white with snow for the
first timo this winter. The grqund was
not so very white, as the coating of snow
was very thin, about like a Shetland
shawl spread out, and before the young
sters could gpt out their sleds and have
a coast it was gone. When people re
rtired Tuesday evening it was quite warm,
hut about 3 A. M. it turned cold and the
slight fall of snow followed. At noon no
trace of snow remained) on the ground,
raid the wind was quite warm. The sun
shone by spells, but on the whole the
day was gloomy, and by spells flakes of
snow came fluttering down, but disap
peared before they reached the earth.
Soon after dark'a light fall of snow com
menced, accompanied by a cold north
easterly wind, and In a short time the
streets and roofs were white. There is
but slight probability of any serious cold
snap, that will do any damage. Snow,
unless accompanied by a low temperature,
will be more of a benefit than otherwise.
Portland youth went wild over the little
flurry of snow that whitened the side
walks last evening, and snowballing be
came annoying in the residence districts.
The pollco were overrun with telephone
complaints. Patrolmen report at the va
rious boxes every hour, and these were
ordered to the scenes, but usually the
snowballers and the sidewalk sledders had
decamped. An inch of snow remained on
the streets, but on the sidewalks the heat
and travel caused It to melt.
fVURQUAM GRAND
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Extraordinary Announcement.
In response to numerous requests, I have the brnmrte
announce the return engagement on SATURDAY HEX,
February 17th, of the
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Respectfully, CALVIN HEILIG. Manage.
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The Lowest Point.
Indianapolis News.
Tho lowest point of land between the
two oceans on the American continent Is
tho grand divide in Nicaragua, where the
elevation is only 146 feet. The lowest
point of land on the Isthmus of Panama,
according to the report of the canal com
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tide water, and is now tho scene of active
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The Head and the Tails.
St Loul3 Globe-Democrat.
Both of Bryan's running mates in 1896
are opposed to him this year. Sewall ob
jects to his anti-expansion talk, and Tom
Watson has no use for him. In any respect.
"Too Much Johnson."
There Is no style of dramatic entertain
ment more popular with all classes than
a good, clean farce-comedy, and "Too
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Woman Suffrage.
Boston Herald.
The Philadelphia Press has called down
considerable wrath on Its head for having
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now more out of favor throughout the
country than It has been for 25 y ears. Still,
it repeats the assertion, and furnishes the
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