Morning Oregonian., March 13, 1900, Page 8, Image 8

THE MOENING OEEGONIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1900.
ARE NOT ALL IN HARMONY
REPUBLICAN LAWYERS MEET A'D
DISAGREE.
Tkey "Will Aembl Another Time,
and Hope to Find Plainer
Sailing.
' Th& lawyers were not by any means en
tirely harmonious last evening when they
assembled in the room of the Lnlted States
Court to discuss the purposes and future
of the recently organized Multnomah Ke
publlcan Bar Association. On the general
aspects of work, there seemed to be a
spirit of sweet accord, but when matters
of detail were reached, eo were the break
ers. The discussion resulted In President
"V. M. Cake calling another meeting for
Friday evening at 8 o'ciocx, when It is the
expressed purpose of reorganizing accord
ing to the wish of those present.
President Cake outlined the purposes of
the association in a lengthy address, which
was followed by various speakers on the
same lines. When the proposition of re
organizing and electing new officers arose,
the serenity was suddenly ruffled, and
charges of ring methods, such as the as
sociation itself avowedly attacked, were
bluntly made. President Cake said he
would readily resign his office if that pro
moted harmony; but asked that immedi
ate action be taken to get in shape for
work.
Motions were made and lost rapidly, un
til A L. Veazie moved that the chair call
a meeting of the Republican members of
the Multnomah County Bar next Friday
evening. This was carried. So the law
yers will come together at that time to
formulate plans for a course of action in
making their influence felt by the domi
nant political party in the selection of
men to fill judicial offices or those filled
from the legal profession.
There were psobably 150 to 200 persons
present, nearly every one of whom was
a member of the legal fraternity, when
President Cake called the meeting to
order. He Immediately proceeded with his
opening address, which was In part at
follows:
Judge Cnkc'x Address.
"Gentlemen: This meeting has been
called for the purpose of discussing ques
tions of vital interest to us as lawyers,
and as 1, present my views I assure you
that it was not without apprehension, but
at the same time with a great deal of
thoughtful consideration, that I assumed
to direct the attention of this body to these
matters. In the Institution of this or
ganization, known as the Multnomah Re
publican Bar, the necessity for this meet
ing became apparent, and a like necessity
for its president to address those present
and explain its purposes and objects, and
Its hones for the future.
"My apprehension comes from a. fear
that what I may say may be misunder
stood, or that what I mean may not be
properly expressed, or that it may be
deemed pretentious in comparatively
young men attempting to Advise or direct
the work of more distinguished and hon
ored members of the profession; but the
first thought comes, the correctness of
which I think wlll be conceded, that the
younger members of the bar, with that
energy and vigor, activity and honesty,
necessary for success in the early yeara
of professional servitude, I say these
young men properly advised and directed
and supported by the older lawyers, who
have maintained through long years ol
practice the honor of tnc profession, are
the persons most likely to carry out tha
purposes of this organization in a vigor
ous and successful manner.
"The State Bar Association fills a proper
and necessary sphere, but large bodies
move slowly, and there Is altogether too
much scope about that organization to
hope for such work as we expect to do,
through tho channels of its methods of
procedure. There are upon the rolls 113
names of Republican lawyers, and those
who have not yet been seen and requested
to join the organization have not been
overlooked or Ignored, but have not been
found. Tou will notice that our declara
tion of principles presents several subjects.
"First To advance and disseminate
among our members and the bar gener
ally the ethics of the profession.
"Second1 To prevent the prostration of
the profession by any of its members
In the seeking or soliciting of business
or practice therein, or in the securing
of the same, by means of political or offi
cial connection.
"Third To prevent the illegal draining
of our city and county treasuries, by
any one, and especially by any member
of our profession, for the purpose of pro
viding for or assisting such or any who
are not officers of our city or county
within the law.
"Fourth To see and Insist that crimes
and misdemeanors are prosecuted and
punished, and not disregarded or compro
mised. "Fifth To demand of the machinery of
elections of the dominant political party
or parties that the profession itself shall
select the candidates for political offices
to be filled from Its ranks.
"You will see that we assume a semi
poll tlcal complexion, and why? The rea
son is simple. To accomplish anything
we must proceed In a practical manner.
"We must have an, organization not only
conforming to the dignity of our profes
sion and tho Importance of the objects
to be attained, but we must not deal In
glittering generalities. For example, at
tho coming election we have eight offi
ces to be filled by election of the people,
seven of which are to be chosen from tha
lawyers of Multnomah County, exclusive
of four deputies, who must also come
from the bar. These are elective political
offices, subject, as all other offices, to the
Influence of the management in assisting
certain persons to fill them; that is to say,
they aro objects to be gazed at. to be con
sidered from a political standpoint. Every
office adds strength to the party ticket, to
the party organization, and these offices
have formed. In making up tickets, a part
of the political machinery.
"The criterion of a party organization
in lending Its aid to the election of an
official is: "What good has this man done
for the party? What good can ho do to
osslst in electing the whole ticket or the
most Important nominees? Here are
seven offices to be filled from the Mult
nomah bar. "What men can assist or have
assisted the party, politically, the most?
It is useless to enlarge upon this feat
ture of our political life. These state
ments are all truisms. All political par
ties follow this method of perfecting and
maintaining their organizations, and I will
not say that it is not right as to those
offices that do not pertain to the admin
istration of Justice, but applying this prin
ciple to the administration of law, I will
say that such political influence in the
selection of men to fill offices that can
only be filled by men from the bar con
stitute the greatest and most dangerous
menace to the profession.
"I lay down, then, the first primary
and controlling result to be obtained, vjz.,
that the legal profession should choose
the judicial and such other officers as
come from Its ranks. To accomplish this
object. I think it is plain to a demon
stration that we must work along po
litical lines, and under present conditions
we must start at the headwaters, where
the stream begins. We must go to the
organization that controls the political
machinery of our parties, from which
flow all good things In a political sense. In
a manner conforming to the high purposes
we have In view, and present our claims
as 'psslon and demand that which
belongs to us. If our claims are refused
or Ignored, then we can take such meas
ures as may be deemed most likely to
nrcoir.pllh the purpose of the organiza
tion. We can resolute 'whereas and
'wherefore until the crark of doom, but
unle5; we assume some character of po
litical garb, our claims or demands will
be sneered at and that brings me to
one question that has been verv. embar
rassing. We have, not from choice, bu
from what was thought to be an apparent
necessity, made this a Republican organ
ization. "Consider also the further view that
the Democratic members of the bar should
organize for a like purpose, and that the
two organizations could work more har
moniously and more effectively by rea
son thereof than by having one organiza
tion determine the matter so far as it has
gone. This reasoning does not apply, 1
think, at least not so strongly, to the
election of a Judiciary, but when we con
sider the office of District Attorney and
City Attorney, with their deputies, great
er difficulties arise.
"This Is not a reform club, but it should
correct some misapprehension as to the
proper manner of conducting public af
fairs, as the same applies to the admin
istration of the law In Its various de
partments. This club is not -organized to
fight any one, but It proposes that men
from its- ranks who seek public offica
shall be men of integrity and legal abil
ity, and that this particular Influence,
which tears down rather than builds tip.
shall be wielded In some other channel
of public affairs than in the administra
tion of law."
The Tronble Besrina.
Judge J. W. Whalley was the first
speaker called upon by the Chair. Judge
Whalley referred to the fact that he
hardly knew where he was politically,
to explain some thoughts had in connec
tion with tho name of the association.
As to whether it was best to Include Dem
ocrats in the membership, the speaker said
he first thought not, that they might have
an organization of their own along sim
ilar lines. Following, he spoke of the ne
cessity of the Bar having a voice In se
lecting or at least approving candidates
for Judicial and other legal positions.
John P. Kavanaugh was Introduced by
tho President as on ardent young mem
ber of the Bar whose opinions on the pro
posed principles would ne listened to with
pleasure. Mr. Kavanaugh made a spir
ited address on the general subject, which
met with quite general approval. He
thought tho profession the best judge of
its members' capacity, reputation and
Integrity. If the influence of the Bar was
used against corrupt practices and the
misuse of political power, it must accom
plish great good, but before turning to a
particular course of action, Mr. Kava
naugh thought the utmost discretion
should be exercised and all fairness given
any suspected to establish the contrary.
Thomas X. Strong agreed that the or
ganization should have party title and
operate through party channels. It should
address Itself to the County or State
Central Committee and bring to bear
such united influence that it could not be
disregarded. John F. Logan said such
an organization as that proposed should
not be run by any clique or committee.
It should be general, and when one course
was decided upon, the members should
not waste their energies in glittering gen
eralities and vaporous nothings.
Henry St. Kayner expressed hearty sym
pathy with the purpose to purify prevail
ing methods of selecting for election by
the people. He thought the occasion aus
picious for accomplishing much, as it was
the largest gathering of the members of
the Bar he had witnessed.
William Foley was brought to the floor
as one representing the Democracy, for
an opinion. He, in characteristic frank
ness, told those listening that they ap
peared foolish In their proceedings.
"I have listened to the speakers with
something of amusement," said he. "I
wonder If the gentlemen know what they
are speaking about when they talk of
electing non-partisan Judges, when they
speak of forming a non-partisan organiza
tion. While they are talking in this way,
they are making their organization purely
and simply a Republican organization.
Such must make every sensible man in
this audience smile. 1 nave no objection
to a man because he is a Republican,
but I had rather be with Democrats, If
there Is a choice. I am sure there are
quite a number of persons present here
tonight who do not know where they
stand. I once stood on the same plat
form with my friend, Mr. Fenton, there,
and I think we have separated at least
one stop since we talked last."
Mr. Foley favored opening the doors
to all party members. Judge Whalley
moved that the organization be perfected
on the lines indicated by the president,
which was seconded and debate continued.
Judge J. H. Woodward favored making
the organization general, stating that he
was under the impression that it was a
body common to the entire Bar. He
spoke from experience In the past of tha
excellent results of non-partisan Judges,
and thought the time ripe for the Bar oi
Multnomah County to act. Ho believed
there were men among tho Democrats as
fully competent to All city and county
positions as among the Republicans.
W. D. Fenton, another lawyer who had
been a Democrat but said he hardly knew
where he stood at the present time, warm
ly advocated some kind of work to purify
nominations. While he was not a member
of the organization, he round no reason
to object to It taking the Republican name
and acting within Republican lines, be
cause that party was In power, but if the
Bar did not succeed in that manner, it
should give tho Democrats a tip that a
good candidate put up by them would be
supported. Just the same as Democrats
did with certain Republican officers not
far in the past.
Edwin Mays thought work should be
done under Republican name. R. R.
Dunlway said he had heard much in glit
tering generalities, but had not heard a
word that amounted to anything. He sold
it had been insinuated and stated that
the political machines were pursuing boss
lines, and he wanted to know what lines
were being pursued by the members of
the organization being considered. He
said he had come for Information to know
what it was, had been there two hours,
and still was more in the dark than be
fore. It had been told to him that cer
tain names had already been decided upon
for office, which was certainly a piece of
ring work.
Mr. Strong suggested that If Mr. Dunl
way had not been enlightened, it was
hardly worth while to spend more time In
his education. Judge "Whalley said Mr.
Dunlway was the only person who had
spoke to the motion. He moved that tho
meeting resolve itself Into an organiza
tion for the principles indicated by the
president, and, if there was an organiza
tion, that it be abolished. He thought, if
such existed, as Insinuated, it was ring
proceedings.
President Cake replied to this with
much spirit. He said an organization had
been effected, because to get any move
ment started there had to be an organ
ization, but as for having decided upon
any candidate or candidates, it was ab
solutely false. Officers of the associa
tion had been elected, but naming of the
candidates for public office had been left
to the men who signed the membership
roll. Judge Whalley suggested that It
might be well to adjourn this meeting
and call another for the election of offi
cers. President Cake said he was per
fectly willing to resign his office at tho
next meeting, and urged that the asso
ciation stop quibbling over such little
things end get down to the purpose of Its
organization. Mr. Dunlway said he had
been Informed at last on what had oc
curred. Judge Woodward thought, as the
Impression had gone forth that the or
ganization was to support certain per
sons, it should be reformed and started
anew. Mr. Foley said it was becoming
apparent that the Democrats would have
to come forward to secure harmony, and
if they commenced reorganizing, all pres
ent would be bound, and he thought it
time he and Mr. Fenton escaped.
Judge Whalley then moved that It be
resolved that It was the sense of the
house that the chairman of the organ
ization bf requested to call a soeclal meet
ing of the membprs who had signed the
roll of the aswc!atIon. for th purpos
of receiving th resignation of the offi
cer elected nnd forming a complete or
ganization There was no -nTjd v.
Boothe made a motion. Mr. Sheppard h1
gan to j-pak. when Judtr Wiilley de
manded nation on his motion The chair
nsked If there hnd been a second and a
faint voice seconded then, bpt not loud
enough for the chair to hear. Sheppard
said the motion was out of order, as
there was not a complete organization.
Secretary Banks and Mr. McNary both
spoke for the present association. Mr.
Johnson thought for harmony's sake a
new organization should be effected. The
president said he would call a meeting
of the members of the present organiza
tion Friday night, when the discussion
arose whether It should not be all Re
publican members of the bar. While this
was being debated pro and con, Mr. Vea
zie moved that the call include all Re
publican members, which carried. The
meeting accordingly adjourned.
SCORED SPLENDID SUCCESS.
Laugrhahle Comedy Pleased Immense
Audience at Metropolitan.
Tho Metropolitan Theater has been
packed on two or three occasions during
tho present season, one of which was the
school children's matinee, two weeks ago,
but never was such a crowd within its
walls as witnessed; the Initial production
last night of Nat Goodwin's laughablo
three-act comedy, "Mixed Up." The
crowd was fully as enthusiastic as it was
large, and even the hundred or so people,
including many women, who were com
pelled to stand in the aisles during the
entire performance were demonstrative in
their approval. While the farce-comedy Is
superb in Its utter ridiculousness, a
strong plot runs through tho play. The
story tells of Captain George Medway, of
the ship Petrel, who was wrecked off
South America, and was supposed to be
drowned. His wife soon consoled herself
by marrying Carraway Bones, an under
taker and graverobber, who persisted In
talking shop and taking measures. Cap
tain Medway was cast adrift on the FIJI
Islands, and was duped by a mock mar
riage to Cleopatra, a black cannibal.
George Medway, Jr., is in love with Ada,
the daughter of the doughty General Bal
tic, and Sablna Medway bears the same
relation to Nod Steddam. a briefless bar
rister. Tho comedy Is well named, and
thcro Is a general mlx-up throughout the
entire performance. The situations are
strikingly amusing and the climaxes
very laughable.
The vim and dash and spirit with which
the piece was given surprised as well as
pleased everybody. Charles W. King was
the doleful man In black, and, while It
would ho unfair to compare him with Nat
Goodwin, it Is difficult to Justly find fault
with his interpretation of the role. He
kept the audience in a roar of laughter.
Charles Welch, the good-looking young
member of the company, took the part of
George Medway, Jr., and came out strong,
proving that he can do more on the stage
than pose as the Idol of matinee girls.
Oscar Norfleet appeared as Nod Steddam,
and the light, airy grace which ho put
into tho role was very appropriate and
was the proper Interpretation of the lines.
Eddie Holland, the comedian, assumed the
female role of Cleopatra, and hit the
popular fancy. Miss Leila Abbott ably
took care of the widow, who was "not
dead, but in tho hands of the under
taker," and Miss Myrtle Selwyn, as the
housekeeper, secured the approbation of
the audience at the rise of the curtain
and kept it all the way through.
Interest in the performance reached Its
zenith when pretty, winsome Georgle
Cooper sang. She first gave "Honey, I've
Waited Long for You," and then charm
ingly and bewltchlngly rendered "The
Hoodoo-doo-doo Man." The trite expres
slon,"sho brought down the house," Is ap
plicable here, for that Is Just what she
did. Nothing could have pleased them
better. The pleasing effect was height
ened when tho refrain, like an echo, was
repeated from the gallery by Miss Rena
Abbott. In the first act Miss Laura Ad'
ams sang Mrs. June Ordway's beautirul
song, "Bird Notes," and also "The Ship
That Carries Mo Home." Her lovely
volco was never heard to better advan
tage, and the reception given her songs
was very flattering. Not only was M1S3
Cooper's bright and catchy singing a
success, but In her acting she carried a
wave of spontaneous life, gaiety and
laughter through the play.
Tho play was well cast, andr the char
acters admirably adapted to the perform
ers. It was by far the most meritorious
performance that the Metropolitan stock
company has given, and tho large audi
ence appreciated the fact.
The same attraction will hold the boards
all the week, with Saturday and Sunday
matinees.
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HORSE-STEALING CHARGED.
Ttto Indians Brougrht From Klamath
Reseri atlon.
Deputy United States Marshal Morse
arrived yesterday from a nine days trip
to the Klamath country, having in charge
Gordon Miller and Blaine Bend, full
blooded Indians of the Klamath Reser
vation, charged with stealing a horse and
saddle from friends on the reservation.
It appears that Miller and Bend had
been arrested and confined In the Jail on
the reservation for some trifling offense,
and had succeeded in breaking out, ana
then took the horses and saddles and rode
across the line Into California.
O. C. Applegate, Agent at the reserva
tion, telegraphed to the Sheriff of Siski
you County, who arrested the Indians
and held them till Applegate sent the
Indian police after them and brought
them back to the Klamath Reservation,
where they wero held till Morse' came
after them. They were taken to Klamath
Falls, where they had an examination be
fore United States" Commissioner R. B.
Hatton. Their counsel contended that tho
United States authorities had no jurisdic
tion in the matter, and that, It the Indians
had committed any crime, they must be
tried by the court on the reservation.
Commissioner Hatton refused to entertain
this view of the case, and held Miller
and Bend to answer before the United
States Grand Jury, und committed them
to the Multnomah County Jail. They aro
both married men, about SO years of age.
and deny that they stole the horses, but
say that they borrowed them from friends.
Deputy Marshal Morse says they gave
him no trouble, but behaved like civilized
people, which. In fact, most of the Indians
on the Klamath Reservation are.
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Flrwt Auxiliary Organised.
The first auxiliary to the Second Oregon
camps was organized last night at the
hall of Camp Gilbert, No. 4, Union avenue,
and took the name Gilbert Auxiliary
Camp. Mrs. Mary Older, a prominent
member of Sumner Relief Corps, presided
at the meeting held a week ago and also
last evening, and with her good judgment
the new organization was successfully
launched into existence, the first In this
state or In any other state. At the meet
ing last night the constitution and hy-laws
were adopted and the officers elected. The
officers are Captain, First Lieutenant,
First Sergeant. Quartermaster Sergeant
and Sentinel. The following were elected:
Captain, Miss Margaret McKlnney; First
Lieutenant, Miss Mae Craft; First Ser
geant, Miss Ada L. Packer; Quartermaster-Sergeant,
Miss Marietta Mcuss
dorffer; Sentinel. Mrs. W. R. Simmons;
relief committee. Mrs. Mary L. Older,
Carrie Case and Evelyn M. Peavey; hali
committee, Mrs. Mary Older, M'ss Packer
and Mrs. Thorn. The new officers en
tered on their duties at once. Miss Mc
Klnney. the Captain, and the other of
ficers elected are well qualified to dis
charge the duties of their ofllc-s with
credit. The declaration of principles and
purposes are similar to those of the G. A.
R, Woman's Relief Corps, only the new
organization will be auxiliary to the Sec
ond Oregon camps. Other auxiliaries are
to be started In connection with the other
camps in the. city.
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EXEMPT FIREMEN DINE
"JIEX WHO RAN "WITH THE MA
CHINE' JOIN IX A FEAST.
Members of the Old Fire-FlRhtinar
Brigade Recall Exciting Times
In Early Days.
The men who "ran with the old ma
chine" held forth until the midnight hour
last night In the banquetlng-rooms of
Richards' Cafe, retelling old stories and
renewing the friendships of 40 years ago.
The reunion of the Exempt Firemen's
Association of Portland Is on annual event
of no small importance, and last night's
meeting was one of the most successful in
years. The venerable President. Peter
Taylor, was In the chair, and his many
friends gave him a right loyal welcome
after his absence on a sick bed. Toasts
were drunk to the founders of the Fire
men's Association, dead and gone, and
their contests with the flames were re
counted with jests and laughter.
The members of the association and
their Invited guests met at the City Hail,
where a brief business session was held.
After the all-around handshaking levee
was over the "boys" not a few patriarchs
among them fell in and marched to the
banqueting board at Richards', where the
serious business of the occasion was trans
acted. The spread was so appetizing that
it encouraged late lingering, and story
telling was the order of the programme.
The following ex-chiefs were present:
W. H. Hutchlns, Joseph Webber, Joseph
Buchtel, Harry Morgan, Thomas Jordan,
first paid FIro Department chief, and T.
DeBoest, guest.
T. B. Trevett, on behalf of President
Taylor, welcomed the members and friends
and assisted the aged toastmaster in his
pleasant duties. The following veterans,
with their years of servitude, active or
passive. In the original association, were
found to be present:
James Lotan, 34 years; A. W. Witherell,
20 years; E. J. Dougherty. 20 years; John
Barry, IS years; George Langford, 18
years; Harry Morgan, ex-chief, 20 years;
George A. Craw, 20 years; T. DeBoe3t, 15
years; Peter Taylor, 47 years; T. B. Trev
ett, 44 years; Colonel O. Summers, 20
years; Charles Hutchlns, active from 1S53
to 1S61; R. B. Knapp, 39 years; John Kelly,
29 years; James K-ernan, 2S years; N. S.
Maroney, 32 years; Captain E. Chanbreau,
SC years; W. H. H. Cummlngs, 34 years;
J. T. Hopkins, 27 years; W. Wascher, 27
years; H. J. Schanner, 20 years; Thomas
Jordan, 29 years; Joe Webber, 43 years;
Joe Buchtel. ex-chief, 44 years; R. M.
Donavan, secretary. 24 years; W. B. Jones,
24 years; C. A. Allsky, ex-assistant chief,
32 years; W. W. Sweeney, 31 years; J. F.
Smith, 3G years; F. B. Harrington, 26
years; Henri" D. Griffin, 25 years.
One of the features of the evening was
the presentation to the Presldont by Mr.
Hutchlns of a certificate of election of
Mr. Hutchlns as Chief of the Portland
Fire Department bearing date of April,
1S5S, and attested by A. M. Starr, Mayor,
and William M. King, President of the
Common Council. The much-prized relic
was preserved by the late Henry Falling,
one of the founders and members of Port
land's first Tegularly organized Fire De
partment. It was resolved on the spot
to frame the certificate and place It among
the archives of tho association.
The ex-Chiefs were In turn called upon
to make responses to tho spirit of the oc
casion. References were frequently had
to the rivalry among old companies in
arly days, and when Henry Griffin, Jo
seph Buchtel, Mr. Trevett and others be
gan telling how the hungry boys In times
of the past used to mu-ce "transfers' for
the benefit of the commissary, there was
an uproar that shook the roof.
Colonel Owen Summers, called upon for
remarks, spoke of the rivalry between
the companies, and then aroused consider
able enthusiasm by telhr.s of the part the
trained firelighters In the Second Oregon
Regiment took In the outbreak of tha
Filipino insurrection, in Manila. He. said
that the Second Oregon boys principally
Company L wero called upon to help
fight the fire started by the natives In the
outskirts of Manila. Had It not been for
their coolness, discretion and experience.
Instead of $500,000 loss by fire that night,
there would have been close to $2,000,000 of
property destroyed.
President Taylor spoke of the fires of
1854 and 1856, and Joseph Webber related
reminiscences of the first company. Henry
Griffin sang an old hose company's song,
the chorus of which raised all voices.
Clam chowder, cold turkey, ham, veal,
chicken salad, fresh lobster and crab, as
sorted cakes, fruits, nutsand raisins, cafe
nolr, cigars, beer, apolllnoris and an "ap
petizer" were served.
The Exempt Firemen's Association still
maintains active beneficial service for Its
members, and, in fact, any of the volun
teer veterans. The order Is In splendid
condition. Following are the Board of
Trustees: Messrs. Jones, Trevett. Lnbbe,
Kelly, Craw. R. M. Donavan Is secre
tary, and Ladd & Tllton's bank Is Treas
urer of the association.
STATE PRESIDENT SPOKE.
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Local "Woman' Christian Temper
ance Union Will Federate.
At the central branch of the W. C. T.
U. yesterday afternoon the second quar
terly reports or the different superintend
ents for the fiscal year were given. Among
the many visitors present was Mrs. Helen
D. Harford, of Newberg, state president
for the W. C. T. U., who spoke a few
words of advice and encouragement to
the women.
Mrs. Harford regarded the work of the
Oregon unions as sufficiently satisfactory.
During the last six months 500 more names
were enrolled In Oregon, which entitles
the state president to a portion of the
time on "Share and Benefit Night" at the
National convention to be held at Wash
ington, D. C. A collection Is also taken
on this night, which Is equally divided
among the states that show an increase
of 500 names or more.
Speaking concerning the general work
of the society, Mrs. Harford said: "Let
us not be discouraged because we do not
seo results. We are not here for re
sults. ,We are here for principle. Wo are
here to educate tho masses against Intem
perance. We are here to train the chil
dren. The Catholic priest 13 rlprht who
said: 'Give me a boy for his first 10 years
and I will make him a Cnthnlln nit M
life. The education of the young Is our " ? nJSrnf-?0 7?. .i Pocat"
. i.i.i i. ,, . o at Red BlunT and 72 Ctg. at sacramento.
Oters. "Nor has our work lr. this line high-pressure area which moved up the coast
" dalnf , As an examPIe Oregon I Sunday and .eastward over the coast district
had 80.000 pledge cards sent to the Na- Monday, being at last report central over Cen
tlonal organization, against the use of al- I trnl Washington. There Is an excellent prospect
cohollcs. But there Is still room for more . for fair weather Tuesday, clouding up west of
work. I see there are two medals a gold the Cascades, however, in the afternoon.
one for first place and a silver one for "WEATHER FORECASTS.
nvu.iu viutc niuuii vwii ue fejveu iu uiB
superintendent that hands in the largest
number of pledges against the use of cig
arettes." Mrs. Harford then recommended a local
federation of the unions, which was
agreea upon ay tnose present. Mrs.
Amos, president of the Central: Mrs.
The Best Natural Laxative Water.
ONE DOSE gives IMMEDIATE RELIEF.
ORDINARY DOSE, A Wineglassful Before Breakfast
Its good effects are maintained by smaller and steadily
diminishing doses, repeated for successive days.
Kern, president of the East Side, and
Mrs. Fullllove, president of tha Lucy
Thurman Union, were at the meeting and
promised to work for the matter. The
delegates from all the unions .will meet
Friday, the 23d, at which a permanent
organization will be formed.
The superintendent of Noon Rest and
emergency fund, Mrs. Blackburn, handed
In a report of the work she had per
formed. Six dollars and sixty-five cents
had been given to the fund proper, and
tho entire amount was spent in procur
ing meals for those unable to pay for
them, and other similar charities. Mrs.
Blackburn also reported, that she was the
means of procuring upward of $250 for
distressed women In the city, which she
placed out to good advantage. She said
that never a week had passed without
several applications for help being
brought, and all were attended to.
Miss Burns, superintendent of the Flow
er Mission, told of the work she Is doing
among the hospitals. She has gotten up
what she calls a 'comfort powder." They
are little Scriptural texts wrapped In
tissue paper and tied with dainty baby
ribbon. Each patient Is given a box of
these, in which there are enough "pow
ders" to be used at every meal for a
menth. Miss Burns also explained some
other neat plans she had arranged.
EAST SIDE AFFAIRS.
Miscreant Shoot a "Valuable Bogr
Work at Carshops.
Tho flno English mastiff of Mrs. C. F.
Tucker, 514 East Eighth street, was shot
Sunday night by a miscreant, apparently
in a spirit of pure maliciousness. Dr. and
Mrs. Tucker had gone out to church, and
there was no one at home at the time.
At about 8 o'clock a man came along In
front of the house, and was seen "by a
neighbor. He was dressed In a mackin
tosh, with the collar turned up, so that
his features were partly concealed. The
dog was then Inside the yard, near tho
house, and the man called him outside.
When the animal was In the street the
stranger pulled his pistol and shot him
twice. The dog was not killed, and disap
peared, but did not run Into the yard.
Yesterday the route the animal took after
being shot was traced by blood to East
Morrison and East Eighteenth streets, but
he was not found until yesterday after
noon, when he was discovered by some
boys on East Fifteenth street, between
East Pine and East Oak streets. He was
not dead, and was taken to Mrs. Tucker's
home. The dog had been shot twice, once
in the head and also In the loin, but may
live in spite of his wounds. The dog was
a present to Mrs. Tucker, and she prized
him very highly. As the animal Is per
fectly docile and has never molested any
one, Mrs. Tucker Is unable to understand
what the motive for shooting him could
have been. There Is much Indignation
over the outrage among the neighbors.
State President Harford Will Lectnre.
Mrs. Helen D. Harford, state president
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, will give an address to women to
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the
reading-rooms of the Sunnyslde Union,
corner East Thirty-fourth and Belmont
streets. In the evening of the same day
she will deliver a lecture In the Sunny
side Methodist Church. The local union
has secured some exceptionally good
music for the evening meeting. Mrs. Har
ford Is a pleasing speaker, and Is thor
oughly In earnest In her work.
Revival Services This Week.
Special revival services will continue
through the present week every night at
the First United Evangelical Church,
East Sherman and East Tenth streets.
Last week the services were well attend
ed, Sunday night the church being crowd
ed. Dr. Poling, of La Fayette, agisted
Rev. C. T. Hurd, the pastor, during tho
week. Rev. J. A. Winters, of that place,
is expected to be present this evening
and will assist In the pulpit for the re
mainder of tho week.
Back From California.
Henry W. Prettyman and wife, of
Mount Tabor, returned Saturday from Cal
ifornia, where they spent most of the Win
ter. They were in the San Jose Valley
most of the time. They went south for
the benefit of Mr. Prettyman's health.
He was still suffering from the effects of
injuries received o'ver a year ago, and
came back feeling restored. Mr. Pretty
man says that in the San Jose Valley the
creeks are already drying up, and there
are Indications of another dry season.
Death, of MIms Edith, Fallen.
Miss Edith Pullen, a young woman of
about 25 years of age, died near La Fay
ette Sunday. The remains will arrive this
morning at 9:30 o'clock, and the place of
Interment will be In the Masonic ceme
tery at the junction of the Sandy and Co
lumbia Slough roads. Rev. J. A. "Winters,
pastor of the United Evangelical Church
at La Fayette, will conduct the funeral
services.
Enmt Side Notes.
The intersection of Belmont street and
Union avenue was yesterday covered with
new plank and made safe. The decking
had worn so thin that holes were con
stantly broken through.
J. H. Fisk has moved a two-story build
ing from East Oak to East "Water street,
between East Morrison and Belmont
streets, where it will be fitted up.
In the account of the experiences and
impressions of Mr. Patterson in Alaska,
which appeared yesterday morning, his
name was given as L. A. Patterson- when
it should have read George "W. Patter
son. He Is a special agent of the Interior
Department, and was in Alaska in that
capacity. t
o
Tou have tried and were pleased with
them. They stimulate the liver, regulate
the bowels, improve the complexion. Car
tpr's Little Liver Pills.
DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
PORTLAND. March 12. S P. M. Maximum
temperature, CO; minimum temperature. -40,
river reading at 11 A. M. 0.3 feet; change in
the last 24 hours, 0.2 foot: total precipitatlor
from 8 P. M. to 8 P. M., O.0O; total precipita
tion from Sept. 1, 1890, 20. t4 inches; normal
precipitation from Sept. 1. 1800. 35.01 Inches;
deficiency, 5.67 Inches; total sunshine March
11, 5:00; poirtble sunshine March 11. 11:41.
"WEATHER SYNOPSIS.
Monday was warm and clear over tho wholt
Pacific Northwest. No rain has fallen sine
Sunday forenoon. The temperature Is high for
i e1,se?1;' , S J? tn0Sp?2D!' 2, ,al
alla alia. 00 at Portland. 5S at Baker City,
Vnrtasta made at Portland fv h rs V,,,-.
ending at midnight Tuesday, March 13:
"Western Orecon and "Western "Washington
Fair; winds north to east and southeast.
Eastern Oregon. Eastern "Washington and
I Idaho Fair: cooler; winds northwest to north
j Portland and vicinity Fair; winds north U
' east and southeast.
SCALCHI IN CONCERT
ITALIAN CONTRALTO VISITS PORT
LAND AFTER TWO YEARS.
Her Excellent Company Shares the
Ovation Given Her Fonrth
Act of "11 Trovatore."
The oft-quoted saying that Portland au
diences are cold was disproved by the
overwhelming enthusiasm shown at the
Scalchi concert lost night, at the Mar
quam. Every number on the programme
was encored over and over again, for
Mme. Scalchl's excellent company shared
with her the honors of the evening.
It is now two years since the great con
tralto was heard in this city, and by a
rather curious coincidence the programme
in Its leading numbers was the same last
night as that previously given, since it
Included both the quartet from "Rigoletto"
and tho fourth act of "II Trovatore,"
given in costume, with full scenery. But
Portland music-lovers are not In a posi
tion to carp at the repetition of delight.
They aro glad to accept what the gods
send them, and give thanks.
In her prime, Scalchl's voice was two
octaves and a half in compass, from low
F to B in alt, enabling her to take both
the mezzo-soprano and contralto parts.
Now at the age of 51, It has naturally
shrunk somewhat from this magnificent
reach. It has lost, too. In freshness and
vigor, but she is still the eminent artist,
with no loss of her old-time dramatic
charm, and this of itself cannot fail to
carry an audience by storm. There Is a
lack of resonance, a coarseness of fiber
that now and then discloses Itself In her
voice, but there still remains In her lower
notes some of that wonderful depth of
tone, that thrilling Intensity of utterance
that distinguishes her voice from all other
contraltos of tho day.
Scalchl's marked dramatic power had a
noble opportunity to display Itself In the
role of the gypsy, Azucenn, which she
rendered with much fire and animation.
In the great Vcrdl quartet, in which the
passions of four distinct personages are
contrasted and combined with such con
summate art, her dramatic charm also
made Itself felt with great effect. In
deed, her gayety was so contagious that
the whole audience was soon in laughter.
And the same result followed the quartet
from "Martha," which was given for
encore. Her Gluck number was received
with great enthusiasm.
Madame de Pasquall met with con
spicuous favor at the hands of the audi
ence. She has a dellclously sweet so
prano of the purest quality, very flexible,
and fresh as a bird's. She used It with
rare art, and fully deserved the ovation
she received. Her polonaise from "M!g
non" was rendered with melting grace;
but the well-known old song. "Last Rose
of Summer," was the number that
brought all hearts to her feet. In "II
Trovatore" she sang her role of Leonora
with very beautiful effect, though It was
lacking in dramatic Intensity.
SIgnor de Pasquall has a delightfully
smooth tenor, of good compass and car
rying power, as shown in his Verdi aria,
and tho two encores that followed It. In
the role of Manrlco. In "II Trovatore," he
won much applause.
A goodly share of the public approval
so freely bestowed fell to the lot of SIg
nor Franceschettl, whose noble baritone
was used with the skill and self-restraint
that marks the true artist. In Dlo Pos
sente (Faust), and in the role of Count
dl Luna, he gave the impression of hav
ing much reserve power, both vocally and
dramatically. As for Chevalier Lo Verde,
he proved to be a pianist of the bravura
order, without any considerable degree
of talent or exceptional musical Instincts.
He came In for his share of the general
approbation, however.
The fact that the first half of the pro
gramme was nearly tripled by encores
may be taken as sufficient proof that the
concert was an overwhelming success.
NEW TODAY.
TO LOAN CC00 ON MORTGAGE. AT 0 PER
cent, by Farrlflh & WatKins, sio waehingion.
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN: TWO LOTS ON
this side, by Parrlsh & "Watklns.
NEWCASTLE COAL
Haa tx-en leading coal on coast for 20 years.
Pacific Coast Co.. 249 Washington St. Tel. 229,
Mortgage Loans
On Improved city and farm property, at lowest
current rates. Building" loans. Installment
loan. Macmaster & Birreli. 311 Worcester blk.
Mortgage Loans
On Improved city property, at lowest rates.
Sltle Guarantee & Trust Co., 7 Chamber of
Commerce.
TH0S. SCOTT BROOKE
REAL ESTATE LOANS
ROOM 16 CONCORD BUILDING.
BONDS MORTGAGES
Highest market price paid for municipal and
school bonde. iowest ratea on mortgage Joans.
"Will take charge of estates ta agent or trustee
on reasonable terms.
W. H. FEAR. 416 Chamber of Coxnmerc.
J. D. Wilcox & Co.
GENERAL BROKERS. HAVE REMOVED TO
202 STARK ST. "We buy and sell mines, tim
ber lanas. torest reserve scrip, real eeiaie.
stocks, bonds and mortgages.
HOMES ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN
The undersigned la prepared to build resi
dences In IrvinEton. the most popular suourD
of Portland, and eell them at actual cost, with
C per cent interest, on the Installment plan,
whereby the purchaser has to pay but a sllKht
advance above the usual amount of rental
charged for similar residrnces.
C. H. PRE3COTT.
212-213 Chamber of Commerce.
CALL FOR
Congressional Convention
To the Republicans of the Second Con
gressional District of the State of Ore
gon: A convention is hereby called to be
held at Portland on the 13th of April, 1900,
for the nomination of a republican candi
date for congress in the second congres
sional district, the election of two dele
gates to the republican national conven
tion and the transaction of such other
business as may arise. It Is recommended
that the several counties send separate
delegates to the congressional convention
from those sent to the state convention;
In case, however, any county shall fall to
elect delegates to the congressional con
vention. It Is recommended that the state
delegates from that county be entitled to
seats In the congressional convention. The
following Is th number of delegates to
which the several counties will be enti
tled: Baker 9
Clatsop 12
Columbia 6
Crook a
Gilliam 4
Grant 7 i
Harney 3 )
Malheur 4 '
Morrow 5 I
Multnomah 70
Sherman 4 j
"Umatilla 13 '
Union 13
Wallowa 5
"Wasco 10
"Wheeler 4
"WALLACE M'CAMANT.
Chairman Congressional Committee.
GRAHAM GLASS, JR., Secretory.
CLASSIFIED AD. RATES
"Rooms." "Rooms and Beard." "Hcuseke- !
tag Rooms," "Situations "Wanted." 15 words or
less. 15 cents; 10 to 20 words. 20 can's: 21 to 24
words, 25 cents, ate No discount for additional
insertions.
UNDER ALL OTHER HEADS except "New
Today." 30 cent for 15 words or less: 16 to 2
words, 40 cents; 21 to 25 words. CO cents. tu.
Drst insertion. Each additional Insertion, one
halt ; no further discount under one month.
"NEW TODAY" (gauge measure agate), lo
cenU per line, ftrst insertion: 10 cents per Una
for each additional lnsertlon.
AMUSEMENTS.
CORDRAYS THEATER
Last "Week of the Successful
FBAWLET COMPANY.
Tuesday and "Wednesday nights. "The Dane
las: Girl": Thursday and Friday nlghtsv- Th
Charity Ball"; Saturday matinee and night, St,
Patrick's day. first time la Portland ol "Tha
Jilt," by Dion. Bouclcault.
Prices Lower floor, 75c: logo seats; $1
boxes (four seats), S5; balcony loges, TEc: bal
cony circle. 50c; gallery, 25c; matinee prices,
23c. 50c. and 75c.
AUCTION SALES TODAY.
At 25 North Fifth et.. cor. Bumside, at 16
a. ai. j. t. witoon, auctioneer.
At- 411 "Washington at., at 10 o'clock A M.,
Dy o. jj. ;s. unman, auctioneer.
3IEE7TIXG NOTICES.
A. &. A. S. RITE. OREGON
LODGE OP PERFECTION,
NO. 1. Special meeting this
eveninsr at S o'clock. "Work la
4th, 5th and 0th Degrees. By
order VEN. MASTER-
M.T. HOOD DIVISION. NO. M, ORDER OF
RAILWAY CONDUCTORS. There will M a.
special meetlnr held at Elkrf Hall Thursday.
March 1C. at 2 P. M.. to meet Grand Senior
Conductor C. H. "Wilklna. All brothers re
quested to attend. By order
'M. DUNN, a C.
ELLISON ENCAMPMENT. NO. 1. L O. Q.
F. Regular meeting this (Tuesday) evening at
7:80. work in the Royal Purple Dejtree. vis
itors welcome. R. OSVOLD. C V.
S. GRUTZE. Scribe.
DIED.
PULLEN At the family home, La. Fajette. Or.. '
at 11:45, March 11, 1ECO, Miss Edith M.
Pullen.
PRESTON At Galveston. Tex., at the home of
his brother, Piatt A. Preston, ol this- city.
BRIGHAM At Blnarhamton. N. "5.. March 12.
Mrs. Ruth Ann Brigham. mother of J. R., E.
C. and P. E. Brigham.
KDWARD 1IOLMAN. Undcrtnker. -lt
and Yamhill ntn. Rena Stlnnou, lady
nis'Htnnt. Both phones No. 507.
J. P. FINLHY 4fc 3CX, Undertakers.
Lady Assistant. 275 Third st. Tel. 1.
K. S. DUNNING, Undertaker. 414 East
Alder. Lady Assistant. Both plioaei.
NEW TODAY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UN
deraigned will receive trealed bids for tha
stock anil fixtures of the bankrupt estate of
Mrs. Joyce B. Brown, of Hardman. Or. Bids
will be received until Tuesday. March 20. at
noon. Each bl-i must be accompanied -by a
chock for ten (10) per cent of the amount
bid. Inventory may be seen at my office.
Front and Vine rts.. Portland. Ot.. and tha
otock and copy of the Inventory may aieo m
seen on application to my agent at Hardman.
Morrow County, Or. The right Is resened to
reject any and all bids. Dated at Portland.
Or., March S. 1P00. R. L. SABIN.
Trustee, Estate of Mrs. Joyce B. Brown,
In Bankruptcy.
2 DOZEN OREGON EGGS. 25c: 2 COMBS OP I
honey, 25c; Z 3-lb. packages washing powder,
25c; 1 cal. table syrup. 40c At .MaKinnoh
Grocery Co., 173 Third st.
DIAMONDS. PEARLS. EMERALDS. RINGS,
beautiful designs. Jewelry made to order. Oil
gold taken In exchange. Tlngrj's. 215 Mor
rison, over the Famous.
FOR SALE 100x100 FEET. WITH TWO
houses, in a desirable part of the city. F-rr
particulars Inquire of Parrlsh & Watklns. 24U
WarMncton t.
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE.
SlS0O-$20O TO 55CO CASH. BALANCE IN
monthly payment to suit: large-sized lot and
5-room hard-finlohed cottage, on car line;
hot and cold water, bath and patent watr
closet; eight-foot basen.ent. Lambert &. Ear
gent, East Washlnston and Union avenue.
EAST SIDE HOME CORNER LOT AND
hcuse of 9 large, well-arranged rooms, strictly
modern, close In; desirable neighborhood, ana
an opportunity to get an Inside home for
very little money. Easy terms. "W. H. Grind
staff. 24C Stark.
NEW MODERN HOUSE. 10 MINUTES "WALK
from postoflice. $2850. at $20 per month. New
modern house, "Wasnington car lln. $1C50. at
$15 per month. T C). care Oregonlan.
J300O A 12-ROOM HOUSE AND 4-ROOM
brick baspment. block, barn, fruit and ahadf
tre. in Brcokln. E. Side: a nobby house and
place. A. Matteson. 1S3& Madison st.
MrOO BUSINESS PROPERTY, ALBINA:
fine brick Improvement, paying over 10 per
cent net; owner got Norn fever. Hart Land
Co.. room 7 Sherlock bulMirg-
TWO BARGAINS. "WEST SIDE RESIDENCE
property, well located, 9-room house; $3200.
7 wns and 35x100. lot. $3300. Dav'.Jsoa.
"Ward .. Co.. 272 Stark et.
MUST BE SOLD THIS "WEEK 5 ACRES,
all in cultivation, near car line, with Cc fare.
Make an o:Ter. C. E. -Bennett. 127 Fourth
utreet.
FOR SALE- BLOCK WITH BUILDINGS
for $25,C00: sellers -will lease for a term cf
j ears. Addrees N 29. care Oregonlan.
HANDSOME 5-ROOM COTTAGE. LOT 45 BY
ICO. in Sunnj side; a bargain: fSCO, $300 cash.
C E. Bennett. 1274 Fourth st.
HOUSES AND COTTAGES FOR SALE; ALSO
bakery. Emmon & Emmons. G23-25 Chamber
of Commerce bulldiner.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY TAX ROLL AT OF
. flee of E.F. Riley. COS Chamber of Commerce.
L. B. Chipman; farms, stock ranches, timber
claims. City propertr. bus. chances. 11 Int.
-ROOM HOUSE AND Yi. BLOCK. $S50; GOOD
farm: cheap. Compson Co.. 61S Marquam.
House and lot. built to trait, installments; small
cah payment-. Dammeier. 611 Marquam.
FOR SALE FARMS.
FINE FARM OR DAIRY RANCH. 530 ACRES:
clear title: near beat market and cheapest
freight rates; 200 acres In grans; land level;
creek on place; a cranberry patch of 50 acres
ecu Id be made: land has a. half-mile frontage
on navigable stream, river steamers can land;
'good buildings; two dwelling?, two large barns
and creamery building. "Will sell at a. bar
gain. Albee & Co.. 200 E. "Water, Portland.
FOR SALE STOCK RANCH OF 2400 ACRES
in Douglas County, Or. All first-class pas
ture land. 600 acres tillable, well watered, all
fenced, good orchard and fair outbuildings.
Four miles from a town and within half a
mile of a siding on the S. P. R. R. line.
Price $7 CO per acre; easy terms of payment.
For further particulars apply to Macmaster
& Blrrell. Portland, Or.
RARE CHANCE I AM INSTRUCTED TO
sell at a sacrifice, on account ot owner being
a nonresident, a. well-improved 12-acre ranch
near Vancouver, "Wash.; flne modern 5-room
cottag. barn, chicken sheds, creamery, well
and pump; all fenced: flne soil. Apply &t
once to J. H. ElwelL Vancouver, Wohh.
RAHE CHANCS-FOR SALE. ON ACCOUNT
of removal; 25-acro farm, with good 6-room
house, barn and outhouses; good water; 20
acres rich bottom, land, 5 acres timber, 100
fruit trees; 13 miles south from. Portland. 2
miles from S. P. R. B,; price $1500. Inqulra
111 Second st.
STOCK AND FRUIT RANCH OF 870 ACRES
for nae; well watered, good soil; 30 acres
bearing orchard; only two milea from Oak
land. Douglas County, Or.; low price and easy
terms. Apply directly to the Pacific Mutual
Life Insurance Company. San Francisco. CaL
IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE IN ALL
parts of Oregon and "Washington; payments
made to suit purchisers. For full particulars
aa to varloca properties, apply to Macmaster
& Blrrell. 311 Worcester block.
53 ACRES. ALL IN CULTIVATION. 8 MILES
east. 10 .acres in fruit; good improvements;
bargain. Manager Pacific Pottery "Works.
Improved farm, 1C0 acres, 10 miles from Port
land; 20 acres In hops. Drawer 17, Portland.