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THE MORNING OREGONIAN. THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1900. READY TO COMBINE Northwest Fruitgrowers Nearly Unanimous. Are DECISIVE STEP ABOUT TO BE TAKEN Orchardlsts From Oregon, "Wash ingrton, Idaho and British Colum bia in. Convention Here. Fruitgrowers of the North-west took a determined step yesterday toward organ ization. This applies only to those who produce dried or cured fruit, and prac tically means the prunegrowers of Oregon, Washington. Idaho and British Columbia. The sentiment of a large number of rep resentative orchardlsts assembled In the convention held yesterday in the Chamber of Commerce was strongly in favor of organization. In most instances the men eaid they spoke the sentiment of their communities. Naturally, it is Impossible to forecast what per cent of the prune Industry of the Northwest is ready to en ter into the written obligations necessary for a successful combine, until the agree ments have been circulated for signature. Plans for organization have not been accepted by the convention yet, as the committee barely had time to complete Its work and make report before adjourn ment Today, the details will be discussed, amendments offered. If any there be, and the measure submitted to vote. There is some question as to whether the conven tion will accept the radical measures which have been found necessary in Cali fornia to a successful issue of a combine. The stronger sense, however, is that the organization will be agreed upon, after which It rests with the growers of the Northwest to say whether it shall become effective. At least 75 per cent of the prune industry must enter the combine, else no effort will be made to carry on associa tion work. This is the minimum fixed, and the nearer that the entire Industry Is embodied In the combine, the more fa vorable will be hopes of ultimate suc cess. Whatever may be said of the fruitgrow ers in the Northwest heretofore for timid ity and hesitancy in adopting radical measures, it must be admitted that those were strong proposals received with ap plause yesterday in the Chamber of Com merce hall. The association Is to furnish graders and instructors so that the fruit shall be prepared In the most approved manner, and graded strictly according to quality, after which the association stamp shall be affixed. Then the association takes the product, places it in its common warehouse, determines upon the price that can be obtained in the market, sells the fruit at Its convenience, and divides the gross proceeds among those who have turned in their fruit, according to re spective amounts contributed. Whatever expense Is connected with the workings of the association must be borne by the members in the same proportion. A price will be fixed at the commencement of the season, below which the association will guarantee purchasers that it will not go, but if the demand seems to justify, the price may be raised at the discretion of the board of directors. Producers enter into a legal agreement to perform their part of delivering the fruit as required, giving the association a right which Is said to carry with it the power to invoke the law for its enforcement. The form submitted by the organization committee corresponds almost exactly with that of the California Cured Fruit Association, formed this year, which is said to be patterned after the Raisin As sociation of the same state, which has successfully demonstrated Its strength during the past two years. The discussion developed that a consolidation to a cer tain degree with the California Prune As sociation might be one of the events fol lowing success here. This would place the prune Industry of the entire Pacific Coast in the same combine. Many fruitgrowers expected are not In attendance, but some of these, either through letter or verbal report, express their desire for co-operation. British Co lumbia is Included in the district to be covered by the combine, although no rep resentative comes from so far north There were several Washington men pres ent, and two or three from Idaho. Many of the prominent agriculturists and horti culturists of this state co-operated heart ily, and the largest producers were quite generally represented. These, In some In stances, came with expressed approval from local or county organizations. Clark County, Washington, the largest single district devoted to the prune industry, la strongly in favor of organization, and was fully represented. The Attendance. Among those present were: Frank Jack Bon, Chicago; C. H. Rlcker, Vancouver, Wah.: A. J. Proebstel. Dayton: Louis Wambrlgam. Dayton; Dr. N. J. Blalock, Walla Walla: J. P. McMInn. Walla Walla; Frank L. Wheeler, North Yakima, Wash.; Chauncey Ball, Mount Tabor; R. W. Low ring, Vancouver: W. A. Thrift, Shedd, Or.; Charles Miller, Jefferson, Or.; F. S. Akin, Portland: E. W. Morgan, Portland; Augustus High, Vancouver; George W. Leonard, Vancouver: A. O. Hathaway, Vancouver; I. Hugger, Medford; F. B. Chase, Eugene; C. P. Bush, Vancouver: Scot Bozorth, Salem; S. P. Kimball. Salem; O. H. Bellinger, Woodstock; Phil Wlthycomb, North Yamhill; J. W. Eotes, North Yamhill; A. C. Goodrich, North Yamhill; J. Harris, Gaston, Or.: J. W. Koontz. The Dalles; A. A. Carothers, Olex. Or.; A. C Churchill. Ncwberg: A. T. Webb, Portland; Thomas Paulsen. Garden Home; H. S. Butz. Polk County; Adam Klippel. Portland: E. L. French. Vancouver: W. G. Allen, Salem; J. V. Wright, Fisher's Landing: H. J. Fleck enstein. Woodlawn: E. A. Mack. Oakland, Or.; W. T. Jackson, Portland: A. F. Smith, Portland: G. A. Henricksen, Van couver; B. L. Burnette, Vancouver: B, J. GIreston. Vancouver; Walter Lloyd, Scott's Mills; C. S. Harnlsh. Albany; H. C. Bushnell. Junction City; Charles Long. Silverton; Harry Haynes, Forest Grove; A. J. Fletcher. Vancouver; J. H. Settle meler, Woodburn: W. K. Allen, Newberg; Z. T. Davis. Dundee: H. C. Lieser, Van couver; A. A. Quarnberg, Vancouver; Nor r!s Humphrey. Eugene: H. Freborough, Montavilla: Henry B. Thieteen, Secretary Salem Chamber of Commerce: W. A. Cates Fisher's Landing: M. L. Jones, Brooks, Or.; H. Bryant. Albany: T. F. Moseley. Vancouver: F. G. Braetje, Mount Tabor: J. C. Stand ish. Hateey; G. H. Web ster. Clackamar; J. W. Geasle, Milwaukee; F. Berkenmeler, Milwaukee: A. W. Stcw ell, Vancouver: E. S. Craven, Newberg: F. Hampton. Canby; George Bamford. Mount Tabor: E. M. Arthur, Newberg, H. -S. Gile. Salem. These were the number who registered, but there were many In attendance who. through oversight, failed to do this, so no record is had of them. Mornlnjr Session. A delayed train on the Southern Pacific caused the members coming from that di rection In the morning to be late, and as Hon. William Galloway, chairman of the convention, was among the number. It was thought best to await his arrival. As he had not arrived by 11 A. M.. J. H. Fletch er, one of the three committeemen hav ing the matter in charge, called the meet ing to order. Hon. H. B. Miller, who was attending the convention, was chosen tem porary chairman, Frank L. Wheeler sec retary, and A. J. Fletcher assistant sec retary. Chairman Miller's opening re marks Introduced the one business of the meeting organization. He said: "Gentlemen of the Northwest Fruit growers' Association: I thank you for the honor of selecting me your temporary chairman. This meeting, as I understand, Is the result of a call made by a commit tee that was appointed at the convention of fruitgrowers held at Corvaills. That' convention appointed a special committee to prepare a call for a meeting of all fruitgrowers, and especially prunegrowers, of the Northwest, at this time and place, and this meeting is the result. "I think there is but one proposition in this meeting. The subject, boiled down, has but a single purpose. There are two lines of work that fruitgrowers of tho Northwest may pursue. We have heard ono of these lines thoroughly developed in propositions for general education. We have had conventions, we -have had asso ciations, and organizations. They have had in view the work of education in the direction of production or fruit in the Northwest. ye all have attended these conventions and meetings. "But there is the other line of work the line of work which seems to be the purpose of the present meeting. This is a business organization. Other, branches of industry have such business organiza tions, and why cannot the fruitgrowers of the Northwest? It Is to formulate such an organization as this that the present convention 'has been called. I think it would not be wise to enter into any dis cussion here of the necessity for such an organization. I believe we all &ave talked and thought the matter over, and read about it until we are convinced one way or the other. And so I take it that this should be pre-eminently a business meet ing, not for education, not for discussion, but a meeting for business purposes only. I think it would be wise, therefore, to di rect your thoughts and attention and In terest especially to the line of perfecting. If possible, a business organization, creat ed for the purpose of marketing your prod ucts. To that end, I will be pleased to servo you." Mr. Miller's plain statements met with approval. No preliminaries were indulged. The resolution adopted at the Corvaills convention providing for the present meet ing was read: also the call which was is sued pursuant thereto: Judge Galloway, who had reached the hall, moved that a committee of seven, on a plan of organization and order of busi ness, be appointed Immediately, with In structions to report as soon as possible, which was carried. Chairman Miller ap pointed Judge Galloway, who was chosen chairman of the committee; Dr. N. G. Bla lock, of Walla Walla; C. E. Stuart, of Medford; F. B. Chase, of Lane" County; M. Miles, of Marion County: J. M. Bacon, of Vancouver, and J. H. Fletcher, qf Van couver. To give this committee full op portunity for deliberation, an adjourn ment was had until 2 P. M., when a re port on plan of organization was to be submitted. FAVOR ORGANIZATION. Sentiment of the Convention as Shown by Speeches. When the convention assembled in the afternoon at 2 o'clock, the organization committee was still not ready to report, and Chairman Miller asked for expres sions from various members as to the sentiment on organization In their respecL lv6 districts. He said he feared that the people of the Northwest had not been thoroughly enough disciplined In the school of depression to come forward in a common movement for the good of all. However, he believed that fear that the prospect would fall this time should not deter action, as it was certain to be an easier task' for the second attempt if the first failed. C. P. Bush, a large grower of Vancou ver, and president of the Horticultural Society of Clark County, said he was strongly In favor of organization, and be lieved a large number of growers in his vicinity were of the same idea. One of the greatest difficulties he apprehended was enforcing a standard in packing, as rrowers were likely to resent the Inter ference necessary to secure best results In this direction, as well as absolute uni formity. At a meeting held before ho left home there seemed an almost unani mous sentiment in favor of some kind of an organization. One of the important features was selecting competent business men for directors. J. P. McMInn, of Walla Walla, said he could not reflect the sentiment of his com munity thoroughly. As far as the drying industry was concerned, he. Dr. Blalock and one other man did most of that, and all three favored a combine. The total outputof dried prunes from that district he estimated at IS cars. J. Hugger, of Medford, said there was a large acreage in that district favoring or ganlzation. Morris Humphrey, speaking for Lane County, and more particularly that portion about Eugene, said there was a local organization there, and he was not sure that the growers were willing to en ter Into a state combine. In his opinion it would be better to commence by local organizations, and let these develop Into the state combine. A state organization was an Immense thing, which might cause some tc hesitate before entering. His county organization, Mr. Humphrey said, was Intended to effect, on a smaller scale, what the proposed organization looked forward to. H. C. Bushnell, of Junction ,City, said he came from the northern part of Lane County, where there were not so many growers as at Eugene, but he could say in behalf of those there that they unani mously favored the state organization. County organization could not do the work. Lane County probably produced 15 or more carloads, which was nothing in the market, and only a state organiza tion could accomplish anything. County organizations were well for instruction In grading and "preparing fruit, but market ing should be given over to larger con cerns. W. K. Allen, of Newberg, said the state association would receive support efbout Newberg if carried on by competent men. They had experience in county organiza tion, but the deeper they got, the worse It was. County organization did not co far enough, and In time producers would have to come to a state organization. On the start It must be In competent hands. One of the points of greatest importance was quality of fruit, which was at the bottom of most of the trouble experi enced. Mr. Traver, of Newberg, said the rea sons for the failure of the county organi zation there were well known, if it could be called a failure. The fruit was mar keted in the East, and the quality was not sufficient to meet contracts, which re sulted in trouble and loss. He said a large majority of growers in that district advocated organization. Charles Long, of Silverton, said at a meeting called at Silverton before he left a unanimous sentiment for organization was expressed. One thing they would probably ask for, and that was the priv ilege of drying according to their own ideas or methods, and then let the asso ciation take the fruit and get whatever it would bring. Whatever was done, a strong organization should be formed, with able business men at the head. Chauncey Ball, of Mount Tabor, one of the oldest prunegrowers of this district, said a large combine was absolutely neces sary, which all growers would see when they had been In the business as long as he. The organization should be strong, and ruled by men In whom the producers had confidence. During the past 10 years, although not missing a crop. Mr. Ball said he had not made a dollar out of his prunes, and the time had come when something had to be done, or people would commerce plowing up their prune trees. Many or chards of small fruit had been destroyed in this manner, but prunes were so slow to reach the bearing state that growers were loath to destroy them. Mr. Ball said that unless growers could get C cents for their prunes, there was no use rema:ninj in the business. Frank L. Wheeler, secretary of the con vention, who comes from North Yakima. eald general organization had been a hobby of his for years, and he believed that by hard work and careful manage ment the growers would all fall In line. Mr. Wheeler thought the only salvation of the growers some combination of this kind, where they would be protected from the murderous methods now prevailing. H. S. Butz said the growers of Polk m-ounty favored organization. Others from various districts were heard, most of whom spoke favorably. California' Experience Related. A most Instructive talk was delivered to the convention by W. W. Phillips, cashier of the Alnsworth National Bank, but a prominent fruitgrower of Califor nia, and one of the orgtinlzers of the big raisin combine that is now the pride -of that state. Mr. Phillips detailed the ruinous compe tition of raisin-growers, which often re duced prices to 1 and 2 cents. Fresno, where his property was situated, was the center of the Industry, and many were being wrecked by the low market rates. After several years of unsuccessful work, the big combine was perfected over a year ago. Since then raisins have not been 60ld by the association for less than 3 and 4 cents. Where rrinemakers before got the late crops for $3 a ton, $10 was now charged, and gladly paid, which en abled the growers to get on their feet again and prepare for greater work. In the saving effected by the association on the price for wine grapes, the growers of Fresno had made clear several times more in one year than they were compelled to pay for association expenses In officers, graders and other necessaries. This year tho association still had 150 carloads of unsold raisins, but from the amount sold the growers had realized much nforo than they would have realized on tho whole crop at prices before organization of the combine. The association strictly enforced observance of its rules, and was absolutely Independent as to Its member ship. Where only 75 per cent of growers could be musteredat first, now thero was less than 5 per cent outside the associa tion. There seemed no appreciable de crease Id consumption as a result of the Increased price. Mr. Phillips believed the prunegrowers of Oregon could accomplish as much if they would effect a strong organization and elect able men to manage affairs. The California Cured Fruit Association had modeled its organization after the raisin men, and was getting well along toward a successful working basis. Quality of the fruit was one of the great objects, con cerning which the utmost strictness would have" to be enforced. When the associa tion stamp was placed on a box, it had to signify a standard, back of which the rep utation and resources of the association were pledged. If a Jobber bought, he wanted some assurance that the next day prices would not bo cut lower, and thus cause him to lose on his purchase. The association would have to fix a certain figure, below which it would guarantee not to sell. The Northwest association should have a competent board of direct ors, most of the officers residing In Port landa central point have a warehouse In this city, and as soon as fruit was ready for the market, it should be sent here, where purchasers could Inspect it easily. In California, If a grower Is hard pressed for money before sale of his crop, he states the fact to the association, which gives him a certificate, upon which any bank recognizing the association will read ily advance money at reasonable rates. This obviates ruinous mortgages, and helps tho short men through the season. The product should be neld In the state, and not shipped East. None except what is sold should leave the association ware house. The California association also undertakes to Increase consumption and sales by various inducements, subject to the approval of the board of directors. Many questions were asked Mr. Phillips, all of which were answered In very satis factory manner. He proved to be the strongest organization advocate the fruit growers have met, and was cordially thanked for his advice and the benefit of his experience. After he had finished the committee on organization announced that it was ready to report. Henry E. Dosch, secretary of tho committee, read the long plans, which embodied constitution and by-laws. Plan of Organization. The name submitted Is "The Cured Fruit Association ot the Pacific Northwest." The purposes of the organization are de clared to be: "To buy, pack, handle, sell, market and otherwise dispose of cured deciduous fruits, and to act as the agent and factor in handling and disposition of the same for individuals, corporations, as sociations and copartnerships In every manner; to buy, rent, build, purchase, eell, lease and operate packing-houses, ware houses and other buildings, and to lease, purchase and own the lands upon which such buildings are situated; to borrow money and to give any and all evidences of debt therefor to the same extent and purpose as a natural person; to establish and maintain a uniform and correct sys tem of grading fruits, and. In general, to do, perform and take any and all steps and proceedings necessary and proper to carry out each and all the provisions of this article 'according to their true meaning and intent, and to the same purpose and extent as a natural person." The principal place of business Is es tablished at Portland. An admission fee of $5 is charged for membership. Corpor ate powers of the association are vested In 15 directors, each of whom shall hold one certificate of membership, and six is the lowest number that can act as a quorum. Stockholders shall elect directors annually by ballot. Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled by the other mem bers until the next meeting of stockhold ers, and if there is any dL-atisfactlon with a director, the president must call a meeting at the request of 100 members of the association for removal and election of another. Great powers are vested in tho directors. Officers shall be elected by them. The first annual meeting of the association is fixed for the first Wednesday In June, at Portland, in 1301. Compensa tion of officers and directors will be fixed by the stockholders In regular meeting. Profits shall be divided among stockholders at such times as the Board of Directors deem fit. The directors, which number 15, were apportioned throughout the North west as follows: Idaho 1, Walla Walla 1. Yakima 1, Umatilla and vicinity 1. Clark County 3, Josephine 1, Jackson 1, Douglas 1 Lane and Linn 1, Marlon 1, Polk and Benton 1, Yamhill 1. Clackamas, Wash ington and Multnomah 1. There may be changes In this apportionment. The general plan of organization will bo taken up today when the convention con venes at 9 A. M. Streets "Will Go Thronjrh. Several Important streets in Central East Portland are to be fully improved. East Alder street will be improved from East Twelfth to East Twentieth street. It will be graded, sidewalks made, ce ment gravel to be used. Over one-half the property-owners have signed the pe tition, and Councilman Hanson has no doubt that it will go through. As East Alder street is already well Improved from Union avenue to East Twelfth, this new improvement will result In a con tinuous graveled street to East Twen tieth. The proceedings for the Improve ment of East Tenth from Belmont to East Glisan streets are moving along as fast as possible, and In due course of time will be In shape for letting the con tract In Upper Albina the movement to gravel Eugene, San Rafael, Sacra mento. Tillamook streets and Rodney avenue promises to prove successful. The Improvement of these streets will be comparatively cheap, as the gravel will be brought in by flat cars from the pit at Woodlawn and delivered on the streets. The Portland Railway Com pany will put In a switch on Union ave nue so the gravel may be delivered to teams which make short hauls to the different portions of the street a Tired of Life. Ella Duval, a North End woman, 2S years of age. attempted to Jump off the steel bridge at 1 o'clock this morning, but was caught by Patrolman Connors as she was climbing the rail. She was taken to tho Police Station, where she stated that she was tired of living. She is said to have come from Iowa a few months ago. MANY HONOLULU SHIPS EIGHT VESSELS LISTED FOR PORT LAND FROM THE ISLANDS. Poseidon Is Due March. Pilot Chart February Customs Business. Marine Notes. The wind came up from, tho south with a vengeance down at the mouth of the river yesterday, and while it was lashing the ocean Into a fury and playing the mischief generally along the Coast, it may also have been fanning up a fleet of snips which will soon be needed in this port. The closest to band of any of the llect Is undoubtedly tho British ship Poseidon, which is supposed to have left Honolum February 20. The Inverness-shlre was expected to leave a few days earlier, but on account of trouble with her crew and an accident to her windlass, it is thouzht that she may not get arouna until near the end of the month. The Honolulu fleet listed for Portland Is larger than that coming from any other port, there being six vessels now in port at the Isl ands, or' near by, and the Poseidon and the Inverness-shire, supposed to be on the way up. Some of these have been at Honolulu long enough to have discharged, and will undoubtedly reach Portland by the end of the month. The East African arrived February IS; the Aspice February 14; tho Berwickshire February 17, and tho Forthbank January 26. Aside from tho Honolulu ships, the vessels nearest to hand are the William Law, now out nearly 100 days from Sigapore, and the Argus, from Antwerp, with general cargo. WIND AND WEATHER. Government Forecast of What May Be Expected in March. Tho Government pilot chart for the North Pacific Ocean for the month of March Is at hand. The following extracts are from the forecast which accompanies tho chart: In the month of March the area of high barometer (maximum pressure 30.23 inches; which covers the eastern half of the Pa cific, between tho equator and 40 de grees, reaches Its most southerly position, the area enclosed by the Isobar of 30.25 Inches lying somewhat to the southward of tho rhumb line joining San Francisco and Honolulu. Around this area of high barometer the winds circulate In the same direction as the hands of a watch, north erly winds prevailing between the maxi mum and tho coast; northeasterly and easterly winds (tho northeast trades) on the southern slope; southeasterly, souther ly and southwesterly winds to the west of the maximum, and variable winds, the prevailing direction being southwest, along the northern slope. To the northward of 45 degrees, between the American coast, and the meridian 135 degrees west, the winds will veer from east northeast (with falling barometer) through south to northwest, with rising barometer. Immediately under the coast the most frequent direction of the wind will be southeast. To tho westward of 123 degrees the most frequent direction will bo northwest. Gales from all quar ters will be strong, and will occur at brief Intervals. Between 40 and 45 degrees the same sequence of winds will accompany similar barometric conditions, the per centage of southerly winds diminishing, of northern winds increasing, as we leave the coast. To the southward of 40 degrees the prevailing direction will be northwest, and easterly winds will be rare, especially under tho coast. Temporary areas of alternately high and low barometer will be found moving In a general easterly direction across the ocean. Around the areas of high barom ter the winds circulate in the same direc tion as the hands of a watch (anti-cy-clonlc); abound the areas of low barom eter In tho opposite direction (cyclonic). In advance on any anti-cyclonic areas, or high, the weather Is dry (shown by the large difference between tho wet and the dry bulb), the barometer rises, tho ther mometer falls, the clouds (cirrus, cirro cumulus, alto-cumulus) tend to dissolve and the general direction of the winds Is polar or westerly; In advance of a cy clonic area, or low, the weather Is damp (shown by tho small difference between the wet and dry bulb), tho barometer falls, the thermometer rises, the clouds (cirro-stratus, alto-stratus, nimbus) tend to gather, and tho general direction of the winds is equatorial or easterly. Tho eastward passage of an antl-cyclonIc Is marked by light winds and fair weather; of a cyclonic, by gales, rain and foul weather. The path of the center of the latter Is generally confined to the region between 35 degrees north and 50 degrees nosth. Their occurrence decreases In frequency as the season advances. Tho oc currence of typhoons during March Is rare, only a single one having been recorded during the period of 1SS4-1B37. Occasional fog will be met along tho entire Asiatic Coast, from Breaker Point northward to Hokushu: also along the American coast north of 90 degrees, es pecially in approaching' San Francisco Bay: also in mldocean to tho northward of 45 degrees. Custom-House Business. The report of the Collector of Customs for this port for the month ending Feb ruary 23 shows tho following transac tions: Vessels entered from foreign ports 1 Cleared for foreign ports 7 Entered from domestic ports 21 Cleared for domestic ports 15 Entries of merchandise for duty 3S Entries of merchandise free of duty.... 3 Entries for warehouse 3 Entries from warehouse for consump tion 27 For Immcdlato transportation without appraisement 1 Entries for consumption liquidated 95 Entries for warehouse liquidated 7 Certificates of enrollment granted l Licenses for coasting trade granted 3 License to vessel under 20 tons granted 1 Value of exports Domestic $643,473 00 Foreign 115 00 Receipts from all sources Duties on Imports 1S.01C 32 Fines, penalties and forfeitures... 1 SO Miscellaneous customs receipts.. 85 09 Official fees 40 50 Total ..J 18.143 71 Refunds and drawbacks paid.... 84S 95 Marine Notes. After two months' waiting on the Sound, tho British bark Angerona has at last secured, a cargo of wheat and lumber, and has sailed for South Africa. The An gerona Is a diminutive craft, but vessels aro not being loaded as rapidly on the Sound this season as they were In former seasons. The steamship Strathgyle cleared at San Francisco for Portland yesterday, and was expected to sail for this port about midnight. This will bring her In Satur day. The Beechdalo and Klnfauns will both finish loading tomorrow or next day. The Samaritan is not yet ready for cargo, but she will not be far behind the little ones which finish this week. Tho United States transport Lennox will leave down the river this morning. Yosemltc on the Bcack. VICTORIA. B. C, March 7. The Cana .dlan Pacific's steamer Yosemlte went on Sidney Spit this morning, while on her way from Victoria to Vancouver. She was pulled off by the Islander at 10 o'clock, but Is believed to' be badly dam aged, and was beached. The steamer "VYll lapa Is now standing by. An Expensive PIclc-Up. The schooner William H. Bailey was mulcted In the sum of 55000 In the United States District Court at New Haven on February 26, In the suit of the Commer cial Cable Company for the cutting of the cable In Gowanus Bay, N. Y., on De cember 28, 1838. The captain and crew testified that the cable fouled the anchor so that there was no way of clearing it unless by cutting. Judge Townsend says that, although the vessel was an chored In the anchorage grounds, and could not prevent getting entangled In the erable, the schooner should have gotten free without cutting the cable. The cut ting, the court holds, was either willful Injury or gross negligence. Raked Up an Old Anchor. ASTORIA, Or., March 7, Yesterday .Captain Salte, of the steamer O. K., was trying to pick up the anchor lost by the ship Star of Russia, when he raised en anchor that had evidently been in the river for many years. It was thickly ln-. crusted with rust, and of a type not In common use now. It was not large and evidently belong to some small craft that entered the Columbia in early days. Captain Dan McKInnon, of Gloucester, Mass., arrived in Astoria today to take command of the schooner Jessie, that was recently purchased to go into the deep-sea fishing business. Captain McKInnon has had many years experience In deep-sea fishing on the Atlantic, and is thoroughly versed In the business. The schooner will start for the halibut banks as soon as she can be got ready. Schooner Crew Rescued. WILMINGTON, N. C, March 7. The Norwegian bark Passal, which arrived to day, had on board Captain Welt and the entire crew of eight men from the four masted schooner Isaiah Hart, of Boston, which sank in a gale off Hatteras, Feb ruary 27. The crew was picked up. five hours after the wreck. Domestic and Forelsm Porta. ASTORIA, Or., March 7. Capo line down. Very hard gale raging. San Francisco, March 7. Sailed Steam er Walla Walla, for Victoria; steamor Fulton, for Gray's Harbor; steamer Ar eata, for Coos Bay. Port Townsend, March 7. Arrived Brit ish steamer Fort Stephens, from, Manila. Seattle. March 7. Sailed City of To peka, for Skagway. New York, March 7. Arrived Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, from Bremen: Me nominee, from London. Bremen, March 7. Arrived Augus to Korff, from Portland. London, March 7. Arrived Mesaba, from New York. New York, March 7. Sailed New York, for Southampton; Southwarkr for Ant werp; Germanic, for Liverpool. Arrived Bremen, from Bremen. New York, March 7. Arrived Werra, from Genoa, etc Copenhagen, March 7. Arrived Island, from New York, for Stettin. Queenstown, March 7. Arrived Teu tonic, from New York, for Liverpool, and proceeded. Southampton, March 7. Sailed Lahn, from Bremen, for New York. FRICTION AT MANILA. ni Feeling: Between Watson and Some of His Officers. NEW YORK. March 7. A special to the Herald, from Washington says: that there has been some friction between Reax-Admiral Watson and officials of his It Is said that there Has been some fric tion between Rear-Admiral Watson and officers of his fleet. Commander E. D. Taussig was summarily detached from the command of the Bennington and ordered home for alleged criticism of the commander-in-chief, though it is said that Com mander Taussig was not insubordinate. Thero has also been friction between tho Rear-Admiral and the Bureau of Nav igation relative to his chief of staff. Rear Admiral Watson several months ago de sired Commander C. C. Cornwall to act as his chief of staff and assigned him to tho duty, but the department disapproved his action. Only recently tho department or dered Captain Charles M. Thomas to command the Brooklyn. Rear-Adsmiral Watson transferred Captain James M. Forsytho from the Baltimore to the Brooklyn, and It Is said gave an explana tion as to his action in compliance with a request made by tho department. The bachelor officers of tho fleet have al so complained because the married offi cers, whose wives were In Manila, were allowed to remain on shore without pro curing permission from the commander-in-chief, one or two nights a week, while tho order of the Rear-Admiral required tho younger unmarried men to be on thotr ships after 7 or 8 o'clock at night, and not to remain on shore without written permission. Rear-Admiral Watson's health was such that he was temporarily relieved from command several months ago, though the faot was not made public The Baltimore will probably return home under the com mand of Captain G. F. F. Wilde, who now commands the Oregon, and who has been two years on the Asiatic station. Cap tain Thomas will probably be transferred to the Brooklyn and Captain Forsythe to the Oregon. Officers whose terms of duty at sea are about expiring will be brought home in the Baltimore. These changes will not be determined upon until Rear Admiral Remey reaches Manila. Rear-Admiral Remey, the successor to Rear-Admiral Watson, was selected by the department because of his well-known ability, and particularly becaube of his work at Key West during the war with Spain. Though senior to Rear-Admiral Watson, he accepted without protest" the order of the department assigning him to command the naval base at Key West and placing him under that officer's com mand. The department has never forgot ten his subordination, and Secretary Long has been anxious for an opportunity to show his appreciation. Rear-Admiral Remey applied some months ago for the command of the Asiatic station, so that tho orders Issued today will meet with his wishes. Rear-Admiral Watson's despatch to Eu ropean waters led to the rumors that the European station was to be re-established, but Secretary Long said the report was erroneous. Tho Secretary has not deter mined who will succeed- Admiral Crom well as President of the retiring board, but Rear-Admiral B. F. Day, a mem bor of the board, will act as President pending the department's decision. NO HOPE FOR ANDREE. Nansea Does Not Believes He Is lev ins. NEW YORK, March 7. A dispatch to the Herald from Berlin says: Herr FrldtJof Nansen has been inter viewed here by a correspondent of the Lokal Anzieger. He Is passing through Berlin on his way to Breslau. Speaking on the subject of his future plans and the late Andree, he said that howould leave Chrlstlanla May 15, In order to carry out hydrological studies around Iceland for the Norwegian Government. A specially constructed vessel had been ordered for this voyage. It will be similar to the From, but smaller. The expedition will return in the Autumn. In reply to the question: "Do you In tend to proceed to the Arctic regions again?" Herr Nansen said that he had certain plans In view, which, for the pres ent, he preferred to keep secret. As to Andree, Herr Nansen said: "I believed as long as possible. In his return, making the most liberal allowance of time for his reappearance, but I no longer have any hope. I don't believe that he Is living; otherwise we should certainly have heard of him. All that can be looked for now Is the recovery of hb body." Not Representing the People. New Haven Register. If a poll could be taken tomorrow, which would escape, as its political conse quence, the danger of Jumping from the frying-pan into the fire, there w ould be an overwhelming majority for free trade with Puerto Rico. The Connecticut dele gation In Congress aro not reoresentlng their constituents. Prog Is the watchword of men and women who are alive and up-to-date. Old-fogyism and stagnation are mental death. Nations, cit ies and individuals that progress are not afraid to get out of the beaten path. The aggressive, earnest, intelligent man or woman is not bound by codes or dogmas. They think for themselves, and humanity benefits thereby. As a class, the medical profession is clannish. The old school smacks of decay. Bleeding and blistering died hard, but died, nevertheless, while homeopathy continues to progress. The great Pasteur was not a physician, yet he blared a pathway which thousands now gladly follow. A few bright, active, pro gressive physicians, who will not be bound by precedent, and who have the courage of their convictions, are doing a great work for the profession as a whole. They believe that no man or school has ab sorbed all the medical knowledge obtaina-' ble, and when a scientific discovery is made that revolutionizes a pet theory for the treatment of disease, are willing to give it a fair trial and abide by the results if fa vorable. Such a physician is Dr. L. M. Lander, of Chicago. Read and weigh the honest words of this noted specialist: "Several times during the past few years I have observed the effects of Warner's Safe Cure in cases of Kidney Trouble. I found that the action of the medicine was highly curative in effect, and that most desirable results followed its faithful use. " I believe it to be a very fine remedy for Ktdney disorders." (Jan. 20, 1900.) DR. L M. LANDER. Dr. L. M. Lander is a graduate of the Im perial Central Institute, Stockholm, Swedes. FARMER'S CONGRESS MET EFFECTED PERMASEST ORGANIZA TION AXD ELECTED OFFICERS. "W. H. Wehrunar President, Thomas Poulsen Vice-President, H. B. Tliielscn Secretory. , The board of directors of the Farmers' Congress met last night, in the office of tho Rural Spirit, In the Hamilton build ing, and took preliminary steps toward effecting' a permanent organization by electing officers, and appointing a commit tee to draft a constitution and by-laws for the Congress. Those present were: W. H. "Wehrung. of the State Board of Agri culture; H. B. Miller, of tho State Board of Horticulture: Thomas Poulsen. of the State Dairymen's Association; "William McLean, State Veterinarian; James "Wlthycombe, by proxy. Captain J. T. Ap person, of the State Agricultural College; H. B. Thlelsen, secretary of the Chamber" of Commerce, of Salem; M. L. Jones, of the Oregon Hopgrowers' Association; R. P. Robinson, of the State Poultry Associa tion; R. Scott, J. H. Settlemler, and Jas per "Wllklns. This meeting was held pursuant to reso lutions passed at a meeting held at Salem, February 7 and 8, under the auspices of the State Board of Agriculture, when the following objects and organic laws were outlined: First To encourage and assist in the- organ ization of all the agricultural and horticul tural interests of the- state, and to become the bond of union between the organizations where by their effort may be concentrated in the fur therance of all of their Interests. Second It shall be the epec!al duty of the congress to study the markets for Oregon prod ucts, to extend the same, to seek new markets for those things we now produce, and to gather information concerning and encouraging the production of such things adapted to our soil and climate as we do not now produce. Third To encourage the consumption of home products and the establishment and patronage of manufactures. The directors of the Farmers' Congress shall be aa follows: The President of the State Board of Agriculture, the State Board or Horticul ture, the State Agricultural College, vice-director of the Orejron Experiment Station, the presidents of the Hopgrowers' Association, the Goat Breeders' Association, the Oregon Dairy men's AssoclaUon. the Oregon Woolgrowers' Association, the State Poultry Association, the Master of the State Grange, the State Veter inarian, the State Dairy and Food Commis sioner, and the secretaries ot the Portland, Sa lem and Astoria Chambers of Commerce. These directors shall meet In Portland, at the Chamber of Commerce, March 7, 1000, to formulate and adopt a constitution and by laws and elect officers. Falling to effect organ ization at that time, they shall meet thereafter at a time and place to be designated by the presidents of the State Boards ot Agriculture and Horticulture. W. H. Wehrung was made temporary chairman and H. B. Thellsen secretary. The following letter waa read from Rep resentative Malcolm A. Moody: "Your letter of thev10tb, relative to the Grout bill and the pure-food bill, has been received and contents carefully noted. 1 fully appreciate the Importance of these measures to the dairying Interests of Ore gon, and If they come before the House with a favorable Indorsement from the committee I shall gladly lend my as sistance to secure their favorable consid eration." A similar communication was read from Representative Tongue. Senators Simon and McBride also wrote on these matters. Both the Senators said they had not con sidered the Grout bill, but would support the pure-food bill. The directors then went Into an informal discussion as to the membership of the Congress. It was proposed that there should be seven members each from the Hopgrowers. Woolgrowers', Dairymen's, Poultryfen's and Goatbreeders Associa tions, and seven each from the State Board of Horticulture and the State Board of Agriculture. In addition to these It was proposed that three members be selected from each county by the County Judge. No action was taken on the suggestion. The following ofllcers were then elected: President, "W. H. "Wehrung; vice-president. Thomas Poulsen; secretary, H. B. Thell sen; treasurer. Dr. "William McLean. These officers aLso constitute the executive com mittee. The executive committee was instructed to ascertain what funds will be required to inaugurate and maintain a bureau of information, covering those products not covered by Independent associations. The following committee was elected to pre pare a constitution and by-laws and re port at the meeting today: "W. H. "Weh rung. M. I. Jones. H. B. Theilsen. The Congress 1111 meet again this morn ing at 9 o'clock, at the Rural Spirit of fice. Tube "WorlfcerV "Wages Advanced. PITTSBURG, Pa., March 7. Four thousand employes of the National Tube Company, at McKeesport. were today no tified of a 10 per cent advance In wages, to date from April L This Is the second increase of 10 per cent at the National C .. -::vir rcssion :' r Tube "Works, and makes the wages of the common laborers higher than at any time in the history of the work3. All tube workers employed by the combine In the United States will receive a similar advance. The number of men affected is over 20.000. PERSONAL MENTION. P. D. Gilbert, of Albany, Is registered at the Perkins. Dr. "W. P. "Williamson, of Salem, la atJ the Imperial. E. R. Lake, of Corvaills, is registered at the Imperial. J. E. Stone, of Kaloma, is registered at the Perkins. Josepn Cammutt, of Colfax, Is registered at the Imperial. J. B. Teon, a Cathlamet logger, Is at the St. Charles. C. H. Abernethy, a Champoeg hop man. Is at the St. Charles. H. C. Bushnell, of Junction City, is reg istered at the Perkins. George B. Blanchard, of Tacoma, Is rtf Istered at the Portland. E. J. Godfrey, a mining man, of BpLc City-, Is at the Portland. - S. B. Hermann and wife, of Astoria, aro registered at the Perkins. Charles A. Monell and wife, of San Fran cisco, are at the Spalding. G. R. Shaw, a farmer of Cleone, Or., is registered at the St. Charles. Senator S. B. Huston, -and wlfo, of Hills boro, are guests of the Perkins. A. E. Reamee, a Jacksonville business man, !& registered at the Imperial. R. Seaborg, of Falrhaven. "Wash., regis tered at the Portland last evening. R. Smith, a Perry. Or., lumber manu facturer, is registered at the Portland. "W. H. Partin, of Seattle, Is registered at the Portland, accompanied by his mother. "William Holder, Sheriff of Sherman I County, Is registered at the Perkins, from Moro. Dr. Macrum has returned from San Francisco and has taken up quarters at the Portland. H. Peterson and wife, of North Cove, "Wash., lighthouse station, are guests ot the St. Charles. 3 XETIV TODAY. Wellington Coal. Pacific Coast Company. "Washington street. Telephone, 229. 249 J. D. Wilcox & Co. GENERAL. BROKERS. HAVE REMOVED TO 202 STARK ST. "We buy and sell miner, tim ber land, foresC. reserve scrip, real estate, atocH,T boifds and mortgages. BONDS MORTGAGES Highest market price paid for municipal and ichool bonds. Lowest rates on mortgage loans. Will take charge of estates as agent or trustea on reasonable terms. "W. H. FEAR. 416 Chamber of Commerce. BY J. C. CURRIE SPECIAL AUCTION SALE OF LADIES' SHIRT "WAISTS. DRESS AND UNDERSKIRTS. ETC.. ON FRIDAY. MARCH 0. AT. 2 P. M.. AT THE NEW AUCTION ROOM. 2C2 FIRST STREET, CORNER OF MADISON. AT AUCTION I will sell to tha best bidders an Invoice .of LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS. DRESS SKIRTS AND UNDER SKIRTS, corelened to me by tha manufactur ers. They have all been recently made up by EXPERIENCED HANDS la the LATEST STYLES from seasonable goods. Among the lot are seerai waist In CLAN TARTAN AND NOVELTY PLAIDS, and other fashionable PATTERNS. Samples are now on view In xaT window. You are Invited to call and Inspect THEM. TERMS CASH. JOHN CAMPBELL CURFJE. Auqtloneer. TILTON'S ADDITION. This beautiful residence property, on the Snnnyside & Mount Tabor car line, between Enst TvrentietU and Eat Twenty-Sixth streets, 13 nilnntes' ride and 25 mlnntes' Trait from Third and Morrison streets, l now on the market, at very lovr prices. Streets Improved, water mains and sewers laid. Belmont street, the main avenne of travel east and west, passes throucrh tho property. HOMES ON INSTALLMENTS We will bnild house for purchas ers In Tllton's Addition on plans approved by our architect, and the name may be paid for In easy month ly installments, extending over a term of yearq. Interest at O per cent. Any one who pnys his rent promptly can under this arrangement hecoruo his own landlord anil in a few years own his own home. TITLE GUARANTEE fc TRUST CO., T Chamber of Commerce, Portland, Or. Ground floor, Fourth-street side. I