THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FJODAY, MAECH 23, 1900.
MINING EXCHANGE
Necessity of It Explained to
Chamber of Commerce.
WILL PROTECT OUTSIDE INVESTORS
Sentiment in Eastern Oregon Ik in
Favor of Portland Talcing:
the Lend.
Oregon's mining industry needs a Min
ing Exchange at Portland for its further
development and the protection of invest
ors in mining properties and the stock
issues of companies. Recognizing this
need, L. B. Cox, J. Frank Watson, Henry
Hahn, Seneca Smith and J. F. Batchelder,
all of whom are actively interested in the
welfare of the state, Incorporated, several
weeks ago, the Portland Mining Stock
Exchange, with a capital of $10,003. This
was Portland's ilrst important step to
assert Its position as the mining center
of the Northwest. The objects for which
the exchange wa3 incorporated touch ev
ery relation in mining operations. These
ore:
First To concentrate the market for
mining stocks by bringing directly togeth
er all buyers and sellers, thus securing
the best prices.
Second To establish and enforce fair
rates of commission, which shall be ad
hered to by all brokers doing business
through the exchange.
Third To establish reliable quotations of
stocks by means of public offers, bids and
sales.
Fourth To regulate the relation between
brokers, also between brokers and their
clients.
Fifth To list only such stocks as, in the
judgment of the Board of Directors, pos
sess merit and are legal in their issue.
The present condition of the Stock Ex
change may be summed lip in a few words.
The stock books are still in the hands of
the incorporators, who have found takers
for 15 shares. More Ptock, probably the
entire Issue, could readily be sold were
popular subscriptions resorted to. To this
plan the Incorporators will not consent.
They aim to place the stock with the
business men of Portland, to the end that
the Exchange, when organized, shall at
all times be In the control of the business
interests of the city. This, the incorpo
rators believe, will be the surest guaran
tee against wild-cat schemes and the foist
ing of unworthy enterprises upon the pub
lic Mining men in all parts of Oregon
insist that It Is Portland's duty to organ
ize a mining exchange, and that the In
stitution should be representative of Port
land's business interests. Popular sub
scriptions would defeat this aim.
"Why an Erchanpre I Xeeded.
The trustees of the Chamber of Com
merce held a special meeting yesterday
morning for the purpose of giving the In
corporators of the Mining Exchange a
hearing. The purpose was to hear a full
explanation of the plans of the incor
porators, with a view to giving the ex
change the Indorsement of the Chamber
of Commerce and thus facilitate the work
of organization. President Taylor occu
pied the chair. The Stock Exchange waa
represented by I. B. Cox, J. Frank Wat
son, Seneca Smith and J. F. Batchelder,
the latter of whom is also a trustee of
the Chamber of Commerce. J. C. Barton,
of Barton & Curtis, aseayers. accompanied
by the Stock. Exchange representatives.
Acting as spokesman for the Stock Ex
change party, Mr. Cox prefaced his re
marks by outlln'ng what had been done at
Colorado Springs. Seven years ago the
Colorado Springs Exchange was organized,
when the mining prospects of that section
wore not so good as they are. in Oregon
today. Now. a clearlng-housa is conduct
ed In connection with the exchange, and
the annual clearances amount to $100,090,
003. If the Portland exchange can be or
ganized and put in the hands of men In
whom those Interested In mining have
confidence, much benefit will result to the
state. Unless the exchange can be estab
lished on a legitimate basis it would be
better not to organize It at all. Mr. Cox
said It had been the policy In incorporating
the Portland exchange to follow as closely
as possible the plan adopted at Colorado
Springs. At that place bankers control
the Board of D'rectors. It Is clear to all
who have Investigated conditions, Mr. Cos
said, that it is Portland's duty to give
the mining industry the safeguard of a
Mining Exchange. Oregon's mines are at
tracting attention everywhere. Many peo
ple are coming to the state and large
amounts of capital are being Invested In
mines. The exchange, backed by the busi
ness men of Portland, would be regarded
by investors and mlneowners as the guid
ing factor of mining in this region. Its
records would be consulted. Its quotations
would be the ruling ones, and its judgment
of the value of any property or Issue of
stcck would be law. Mineral resourced
would be developed, mining men attracted
to Portland and properties examined and
listed. Mr. Cox 6aid that the exchange
could organize If one-haJf of the stock
were subscribed. Not a great deal of
money Is needed, and probably not to ex
ceed 25 or 331-3 per cent of the stock sub
scription would be called for within six
months. A manager would be required,
also books, and an office. After that, re
ceipts from the sale of seats to brokers
and from dues of members would go a
long way towards sustaining the institu
tion. Portland's Dnty to Minlnpr Interests.
Mr. Watson said that every mining re
gion should have some institution where
dealings in mining properties can be made.
Seattle and Spokane already have fitock
exchanges, while Portland, which has 10
times as many tributary mines as Spokane,
has no exchange. While in Sumpter re
cently, Mr. Watson found the people very
anxious that Portland ehould organize a
stock exchange. They consider it Port
land's duty to do this. "By means of a
stock exchange," said Mr. Watson, "we
can dovelop our mines and put the Indus
try on a safe footing. If wo once get
mining mon to come this way we will get
trade which Is now being diverted to Den
ver, Chicago and San Francisco. Now
la a favorable time to organize the stock
oxchange, for mining men are In a mood
to make Portland their headquarters. They
have their minds on Portland, and If we
meet them half way we will ge them and
the trade they can sena to us. If we do
not organize the exchange on a legitimate
basis and safeguard the mining Industry
as it should be, the "business wiir be
conducted on other and probably less
creditable lines." N
Means Trade for Portland.
Mr. Barton corroborated Mr. Watson's
statement that the opinion Is universal
among the merchants of Sumpter that
Portland should organize a mining ex
change. If Portland does not give mining
this recognition and protection It cannot
expect to hold the trade of Eastern Ore
gon. Already considerable trade has gone
to Spokane and Salt Lake. It will not do
for the Impression to get out that Port
land is not Interested In the development
of the Eastern Oregon mining country.
Loss of trade would bo the logical result.
Sumpter people want a legitimate stock
exchange backed by business men of un
questioned standing. They are confident
that Portland business men can organize
such an exchange, and that Is the reason
they expect Portland to take action. Mr.
Barton said there need be no fear that the
exchange would be a stock gambling prop
osition. There would be no dabbling In
futures. Each day's business must be
closed at the end of the day, and the
cash must pass. Mr. Barton said an ur
gent reason why Portland should take
hold of the stock exchange was that not
an Oregon stock, no matter how meri
torious, i9 now listed In any exchange in
tho country.
Judge Smith gave a few additional facts
about the Colorado Springs Exchange.
Great care is taken, he said, in the list
ing of stocks, and watering and other
fraudulent schemes are guarded against.
Rigid rules are enforced as to brokers, and
there Is no manipulation. Under this plan
an owner who wishes to get money to de
velop a prospect has ample opportunity
to do so if the merit of his property has
been established by competent examina
tion. But the exchange sees to it that the
money Is devoted to the purpose for which
it was raised.
Mr. Watson said that every business
man in Portland should take 6tock in the
exchange, and Judge Smith added that &
dozen brokers will buy seats as eooa as
the exchange Is organized.
After Messrs. Cox, Smith, Watson and
Barton had presented the case for the
stock exchange, the trustees discussed the
matter for a few minutes and. gave it
their personal indorsement. Action was
deferred until the regular meeting of the
trustees Tuesday morning, when resolu
tions Indorsing the exchange will be submitted.
TWO MEN DECLINE HONORS
MinlHtcrfl Who Do Xot Wish to "Re
ceive" Mr. Bryan.
Two citizens chosen by the Democratic
managers for places on a committee to
meet W. J. Bryan are not anxious thus
to be honored. It happens that both, are
ministers of the gospel. They have pub
licly declined to serve.
Because He Is a Prohibitionist.
"Portland, March 22. (To tho Editor.)
I noticed by today's Oregonlan that I
have been chosen as a member of the re
ception committee to the Hon. William J.
Bryan. I wish to thank tho gentlemen
who have this matter In charge for the
honor conferred upon me, but as I ana a
Prohibitionist I deem it inexpedient to
accept any official relation with tho recep
tion of the representative of any other
party.
"A friend of mine very kindly invited
me to a. seat on the platform to hear Mr.
Bryan, and this I gladly accepted, as I
very much desire to hear the great ora
tor; but the honor of acting on the re
ception committee I most respectfully de
cline. RAT PALMER."
Because He Is an Independent.
Rev. Dr. W. R. Lord sent the following
letter to Chairman Wells:
"Portland, March 22. Dr. G. M. Wells:
My Dear Sir I see in this morning's Ore
gonlan, in tho list of those appointed to
receive Colonel William Jennings Bryan,
upon his announced visit to Portland, a
name which is, undoubtedly. Intended for
my own, though the middle initial is
wrong. If the morning paper is correct
in stating that the committee appointed
by you represents either the Democratic,
Populist or Silver-Republican party of
this section, my name should not be in
the list, as I am a member of neither
of these organizations, but represent in
stead the large and Increasing number of
those who, under present conditions, must
go by the name of Independents.
"As a citizen of Portland, I am ready
to extend a hospitable welcome to Colonel
Bryan, and as an agent I hall be, glad
to give him an opportunity to be heard,
especially upon the (to me) supremely im
portant subject of Imperialism and ex
pansion. But if, in the end, I should, on
account of the position of the party upon
this question, support Mr. Bryan, or an
other Democratic candidate for the Presi
dency, I must do it as one affiliated with
no party. Very respectfully,
"WILLIAM R. LORD."
FINE PICTURES OF ALASKA.
Dr. Finks In a Charming: Illustrated
Entertainment.
The first of a series of Illustrated lec
tures was given last night at First Pres
byterian Church by Dr. D. E. Finks, of
New York City.
The collection of colored slides were
mostly prepared by Dr. Finks himself, and
his selection was particularly good, de
parting somewhat from theTegular stereo
typed views on Alaskan scenery. These,
supplemented by a very entertaining talk,
were a scourco of great enjoyment to a.
largo and attentive audience.
Dr. Finks Is connected with the home
missions of the Prescbyterlan Board, and
these lectures are delivered to illustrate
home missionary work In this country.
The first part of the lecture was devoted
to some very fine colored views of the
principal pities of Southern Alaska, Metla
kahtla, Klllisnoo and Juneau appearing in
rapid succession, with views of the people
and their houses, and several slides show
ing the much-talked-of totem poles. Pass
ing from these scenes, the lecturer showed
some superb slides of wonderful scenery
In and around the Mulr Glacier. A few
well-selected slides gave a most lasting
impression of this wonderful mass of mov
ing ice.
Tho sufferings endured by the gold-fever'
stricken men of two years ago were well
brought out by several views of Chllkoot
Pass, the raging rivers, log cabins and
weary trudgers through sleet and snow.
A very effective picture was shown of
Point Barrow, the most northerly point
in Alaska occupied by the United States
Government, and where is located tho
refuge station for whalers. Pictures of
Mr. and Mrs. Marsh were thrown upon the
curtain, and cheery accounts given of the
efforts they are putting forth to lift up
humanity In that far-away station of our
country.
The lecture concluded with a number of
slides showing the Island of Sitka, with
Baranoff Castle, and views of the" Greek
Church on tho principal street. The beau
ties of this region are very delightful.
Considerable time was devoted to an ac
count of the work being done by the Pres
byterian Board In Sitka, and the training
school supported by the Woman's Board
of Home Missions was elaborately de
scribed. Dr. Finks lectures this evening again at
the First Presbyterian Church, and his
subject will be "Strange Peoples of Our
Land.'-
FROM MT. HOOD.
First Tourist Brlnffs Good Accounts
of Xatural Conditions.
F. J. Maupln, Jr., returned this week
from an extended trip to Mount Hood,
bringing reports of little snow, a very
early season, and many wild flowers, and
a prediction of a dry Summer. He says:
"From the tollgate on Barlow road to
within a mile and a half of Government
Camp, the road is free from snow, and
in good condition for this time of year.
There is but little snow in the mountains
south and east of Mount Hood. Last
Sunday morning there was but 12 Inches
at Government Camp. So unless we should
have some severe weather the road will
be open about the 15th of April.
"Mr. Yocum, the guide and weather ob
server at Mount Hood, says that this
has been the most open Winter he has
experienced since 1SS3. Many wild flowers
are In bloom, and the rhododendrons will
blossom within two weeks, if the present
fair weather continues.
"The trip was one of pleasure and busi
ness combined, so wo had leisure to climb
Mount" Hood and came down from Crater
Rock on snowshoes. Mr. Yocum Is pro
gressing rapidly with his new house.
Mrs. Yocum was paying her husband a
visit, while we were there. Being one of
the Forest Rangers, I took occasion to
note the condition of things in the moun
tains, and the appearance of everything at
present writing leads mo to believe there
Is evidence of a dry Summer ahead for
us."
BUSINESS ITEMS.
If Baby Is Cnttlnjr Teeth,
Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy,
ilrs. . Window's Soothing Syrup, for children
teething. Jt soothes the child, soften the guau,
allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea.
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Pianos Organ. Wiley B. Allen Co.
IN THE SEVERAL COURTS
SUIT AGAINST B. G. WHITEHOUSE OS
TRIAt
Hearing: Resumed After a Recess ef
Several Months Defence Has a
Bay la Railroad Salt.
The trial of the 6ult of C J. Reed et el.,
executors of the will of John Green, de
ceased, for an accounting, as Jo $30,350,
was resumed yesterday before Judge Cle
land. There was a partial hearing of the
case several months ago, and it has been
continued from time to time for various
reasons. Mr. Whltehouse was confidential
secretary for John Green for many years,
and is also one of the executors of the
will. The other executors allege that, ac
cording to the books, there Is $20,350 ap
parently unaccounted for, and they desire
to know where it Is, and many explana
tions are demanded, concerning certain
transactions.
Mr. Whltehouso contends that he made
settlements from time to time with Mr.
Green, which,, at the time, were accepted
hy Mr. Green as correct, and that he was
discharged from all liability, and that
these cannot now bo opened up. He also
asserts regarding one item of $5000 that it
was a present from John Green, because
of long and faithful services, and alto
gether avers that there is nothing due
from him to the estate, while admitting
that in the courso of a great many years
the books may show a few seeming inac
curacies, now hard fully to recollect.
A great deal of evidence has been in
troduced, and many bundles of checks,
vouchers, etc, are in evidence. Yester
day the books of the Commercial National
Bank, filling an express wagon, were
brought to court for an examination rela
tive to accounts kept there by Mr. Green,
and payments.
When C, J. Reed was on the witness
stand, it came out that between August,
1S32, and July, 1SS7, $176,000 was drawn out
of the Commercial National Bank, and
later on, an account of $55,570, covering
the period from 1S92 to 1S83, was referred
to. It has been shown at tho hearing that
large sums were kept in a number of tho
leading banks, including also tho First
National Bank, and the Portland Savings
Bank, and that many hundreds of thou
sands of dollars in checks were drawn
out, covering a period of years. The
money waa loaned, invested in warrants,
etc. The interest and principal was de
posited as it came in again. Green signed
numerous checks, and Whltehouso signed
the name of Green to many checks. Coun
sel for Whitehouse stated that it was
unfair to charge Whitehouse with ac
countability for all of the checks under
the circumstances. Reed answered that
Whitehouse, in the complaint, was credit
ed with all checks of John Green that
have been produced. They simply followed
the books, papers and vouchers turned
over by Whitehouse, giving him credit for
all papers, vouchers, etc, that could be
found.
W. R. Mackenzie, who examined the
books as an expert, wa3 on the witness
stand at adjournment hour yesterday, and
will continue his evidence today. As the
testimony concerns the matter of accounts,
and there being much of It, it is hardly
possible to give a detailed statement.
Defense Has a Day.
The third day of the trial of the $10,000
damage suit of F. L. Richmond against
the Southern Pacific Company was taken
up by the defense. A number of witnesses
are yot to be examined, and the plaintiff
will call several witnesses in rebuttal.
The case is expected to reach the Jury
this afternoon.
Richmond testified, among other things,
that he suffered an attack pf pneumonia
superinduced by the injuries which he
sustained as the result of the accident. It
was contended that It is possible for such
a thing to happen, from lacerations,
bruises, contusions, etc. The defense en
deavored to show that the nature of the
injuries received by the plaintiff to his
leg, back and spine would not bring on
pneumonia. Richmond, it seems, wont
from the Portland Hotel to the hospital,
but, not liking the change, returned to
the hotel a few days later. The defend
ant took the position that the effects of
the weather In his rido to and fro from'
a warm room might have brought on this
complaint. Evidence as to the tempera
ture at that time was Introduced. The
witnesses yesterday were: A. J. RIsly, C.
H. Markham, W. Kuykendall, M. D Dr.
Parker. Dr. A. J. Giesy and Dr. George
F. Wilson. The latter examined Rich
mond soon after his arrival at the Hotel
Portland, being the day following tho ac
cident. The defendant Is trying to establish that
the plaintiff was not seriously Injured by
the accident, and that the attack of pneu
monia was not Induced by the other in
juries, but was entirely Independent of
the railway occurrence. Long hypothet
ical questions were put to the medical ex
perta Petition In Bankruptcy.
A petition has been filed In tho United
States Court by A. Bush, of Salem, bank
er, asking that D. W. Dorrance, of Port
land, be adjudged a bankrupt. It Is al
leged that Dorrance has been for three
months a resident of Portland, and prior
to that tlmo resided at Mountalndale,
Washington County, and that petitioner
la a creditor of Dorrance for the sum of
$2000. Petitioner avers that to the best of
his knowledge, the number of creditors of
Dorrance is less than 12 and that he Is
Insolvent, and that within four months
preceding the date of this petition Dor
rance committed an act of bankruptcy by
transferring his property to his brothers,
J. H. and S. H. Dorrance, for the purpose
of defrauding his creditors, chiefly the
petitioner; that prior to December 1. 1SD9,
D. W. Dorrance was part owner of cer
tain sawmills In Washington County and
certain real estate, upon which they were
situated, but now claims to have trans
ferred the same to his brothers, but the
exact date of such transfer Is unknown to
petitioner. It Is further alleged that the
said D. W. Dorrance is still in charge of
said property, and appears to have pos
session thereof, but denies that he has any
interest therein. Therefore It Is prayed
that D. W. Dorrance be adjudged a bank
rupt. This Is the tenth petition for involuntnry
bankruptcy which has been filed In the
court since the new bankruptcy law went
Into effect. When the, papers were served
on Mr. Dorrnnce yesterday he remarked
lhat he had been Intending to file a peti
tion In bankruptcy "himself. He said he
had no Interest in Dorrance Brothers' saw
mills and never had.
Got Off Ligrht.
Fred McMurray, who pleaded guilty to
simple larceny and was fined $26, the of
fense being the larceny of a watch from
Mr. Wllley, is now at liberty, having paid
the owner the value of the watch, and
otherwise arranged matters. After the
fine was imposed, McMurray was rearrest
ed, and the District Attorney moved to set
aside the judgment, for the purpose of
having a more severe punishment Inflict
ed upon the culprit. He had not kept his
promise to return the watch or Its value
to Mr. Wllley, and had cecelved the Dep
uty District Attorney and the Court, and
f so it was thought proper to give him a
severe sentence; but it was questionable
whether the court could legally set aside
its former judgment, and, as the defend
ant has served nearly a month in jail and
settled with the prosecuting witness, it
was decided to let him go, with the hop
that this experience will be a valuable
lesson to him.
Motion for Xonsult Argued.
A motion for a nonsuit In the case of
Carl O. Johnson vs. Portland Granite &
Stone Company for $15,000, was argued
by Ralph Blsbee, attorney for the defend
ant in Judge Sears' Court, yesterday, and
has not yet been disposed of. It was as
serted that thero was no negligence on
defendant's part, and that there was con
tributory negligence by the plaintiff. Also
that the plaintiff went to work in the
stono quarry with full knowledge of the
dangers incident to tho employment, and
assumed all risks.
The evidence was that Johnson went to
take the tamping out of a drill hole in
company with tho powderman, Nels Nel
son, and while so engaged an unexploded
charge put in the hole the previous night
went off. It had been fired the night be
fore, but did not explode. Nelson was
also badly injured, as well as Johnson.
Judge Cake, for the plaintiff, argued that
Johnson went to the place at the direction
of Nelson, who had authority to command
his services from the foreman, and did
so, and that defendant is liable. It is
stated that the defendant has no testi
mony to offer, but in the event of an ap
peal will rely on the law in the case.
VIEWING SOLDIER DEAD.
Hundreds of People Visit Armory,
Where Bodies Lie In State.
Hundreds of persons visited tho Armory
yesterday to view the flag-wrapped cas
kets containing Oregon's soldier dead.
Floral contributions were disappointingly
light, but perhaps today and tomorrow
there will be a great change. The day
of the funeral will doubtless be the great
tlmo for these love offerings. The guard
in charge maintained perfect order, all
persons being admitted on the Tenth
street, side of the building and passed on
through the Eleventh-street exit.
Preparation of the gun carriages for the
caskets is well under way. There will
bo one catafalque, drawn by four horses
and led by attendants, bearing five of the
caskets. The other eight bodies to be
burled in tho military plok will each be
placed on artillery caissons and conveyed
to the cemetery according to military cus
tom. In amll!tarv funeral, the casket
or box usually rests on the caisson and
ammunition wagon, but as there are not
enough of tho latter available,, a small
frame will bo fixed over the guns, and
they will be used with the caissons.
All are glad that floral decorations have
been taken up by the Red Cross and the
Emergency Corps, who never do things
by halves. Portland has often seen what
the women of these two organizations
could accomplish, and will welcome their
latest effort to honor the dead. In assume
lng the duties of decorating the caskets,
the societies do not wish to be under
stood as relieving the public There still
rests upon the people at large the same
duty of honoring their dead by such of
ferings as rere never witnessed in Oregon
before. The women of the two societies
simply put their shoulder to the wheel to
promote, and expect the public to bo stim
ulated rather than checked by the action.
Some arrangement will be made for the
school children to have a special day or
time for manifesting their patriotism. A
specific time will be designated, probably
Saturday, when school children will be
invited to decorate the caskets with flow
ers. Many of the children visited the Arm
ory yesterday, but should they know they
have a particular time and werp to re
ceive credit for their efforts, the throng
would doubtless Include nearly every child
attending Portland schools.
The National Guard continues to render
every service possible. All of night before
last the sentries placed in the building con
tinued their measured tread, and were re
lieved yesterday morning by a new detail.
Captain A. W. Clothier yesterday acted as
officer of the day, and officer of the guard,
and often was kept busy attending the
several duties arising in connection with
guarding the hall.
Flowers for the Dead.
Mrs. Henry E. Jones, president of the
Emergency Corps and Red Cross Society,
requests members of the society as far as
possible to assist the Second Oregon In
supplying flowers for tho decoration of the
bodies of their dead comrades now lying
In state at the Armory. For this pur
pose an abundance will be needed each
day, and all are asked to join In this
tribute of respect to the men who gave
their lives In upholding their country's
flag Members intending to be present at
the public service are requested to meet
the president at 10:15 on Sunday morning,
at the entrance of the Selllng-HIrsch
building on Washington street, and pro
ceed in a body to the Armory.
Call to Native Sons.
The grand officers of the Native Sons.
of Oregon yesterday Issued the following
call:
Portland, March 22. To all Native Sons of
Oregon Greeting: A cordial Invitation Is here
by extended to all Native Sons of Oregon to
unite with Abernethy and Clinton Kelly Cab
Ins In participating In the obsequies of the
dead of the Oregon National Guard and Vol
unteers on Sunday, March 25. You are hereby
requested to meet the above cabins at Elks
Hall at 12 o'clock sharp on that day.
SOIi BLUMAUER. Grand President.
EUGENE D. "WHITE, Grand Secretary.
Sustention to Pnstorx.
Chaplain Gilbert has Issued the follow
ing: Portland, March 22. To the Pastors of the
City: As the funeral services of the Oregon
soldiers will bo at 10 A. M. Sunday, and as the
Armory will not be sufficiently large to .seat all
who desire to attend, and as many churches, on
account of this fact, will deem It Inadvisable
to dispense with their regular services. I take
the liberty to suggest that It would be very
appropriate that the theme of the morning
services of all the churches be In relation to
the burial of our roldler dead.
Very respectfully,,
"WILLIAM S. GILBERT.
Pastor Calvary Presbyterian Church.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
C. W? Blakeley, of St Helens, Is at the
St. Charles.
A. Hobson, of Astoria, is registered at
tho Imperial.
Mrs. J. M Glllett, of Seaside, Is a guest
of the Perkins.
A. J. Crane, of Warrenton, is registered
at the Perkins.
F. H. Kiddle, of Island City, la regis
tered at the Perkins.
James McCain, of McMlnnvllle, 13 regis
tered at the St. Charles.
George F. Whltworth, of Seattle, Is reg
istered at the Portland.
A. Nixon and wife, of Forest Grove, are
guests of tho St. Charles.
S. 1. Hayden and wife, of Salem, are
registered at the Imperial.
H. S. McGowan, cannery man, of As
toria, is at the Perkins.
C. J. Llttlepage, lumberman, of Latour
ell. Is registered at the St. Charles.
H. G. Coykendall and wife, of St. Paul,
Minn., are registered at the Imperial.
C. W. Nibley and George Stoddard, of
Baker City, are registered at the Port
land. Mrs. J. T. Rose, Mrs. C. W. Fulton and
Mrs. G. C. Fulton, of Astoria, are guests
of the Portland.
E. A. Kltzmlller, of the firm of P. Duff
& Sons, Pittsburg, large dealers in prod
ucts of California and Oregon, Is at tho
Portland.
E. Maas, of Cripple Creek; W. B. Han
cock and W. B. Smith, of Seven Devils,
Idaho; and E. N. Baker, of Sumpter, were
among the mining men who called at the
Mine-Owners' Club yesterday.
NEW YORK, March 22. Tho following
persons from the Pacific Northwest regis
tered In New York today:
From Spokane G. A. Sonnerman, at tho
Marlborough.
From Seattle G. M. Kyle, at the Impe
rial. SAN FRANCISCO. March 22. Arrivals
from Portland are registered here as fol
lows: J. A. Strowbrldge, at the Lick
House; A. C. Froom and wife, C. H.
Lewis, at the Grand: E. S. Benson and
wife, at the Palace; Miss G. Hammond,
W. H. Hammond, G. T. Taylor, Jr., at
the Occidental.
ALL ARE IN SWEET ACCORD
DEMOCRATS NAME DELEGATES
WITHOUT FRICTION.
Bat One List of Delegates Pat Forth,
la Each "Ward Rumors of
Peace.
If tomorrow's primaries are conducted In
as sweet accord as the ward meetings last
night at which were selected the delegates
for the Democratic convention, it will be
come evident that the disturbing element
In the party has taken up the wings of tho
morning and flown the coop. But one
ticket was named In each ward, and there
was a beautifully loving and brotherly
spirit manifested. Whether this is to be
the way tho campaign is to be conducted
remains to be Been, but it manifest a
disposition to get along on the lines of the
least resistance that Is entirely without
precedent in the local history of the party.
The meetings were but scatteringly at
tended, it being apparent that most of the
business at hand had been arranged pre
viously. A few of the old-timers, such as
Pat Powers and Judge Foley, were met
in the rooms of the Central Committee on
tho Chamber of Commerce building, but
none of them tarried long or seemed to
take any particular interest in what waa
going on. It Is asserted that all will be
harmony from this tlmo forth, and that
this Is but an earnest of the Intention ol
the Democrats to bury tho hatchet and
stand shoulder to shoulder, but until Pen
noyer and Napoleon Davis aro heard from,
those who are familiar with local Demo
cratic annals will not give much heed to
rumors.
Following Is the list of club meetings and
the delegates named by each:
First Ward.
The First Ward Democrats met last
night on Twenty-fourth and Thurman
streets. Ex-Counclhnan M. I. Nicholas
was elected chairman of the meeting, and
T. J. Concannon secretary. Everything
was in harmony among the tevr people
present, and It was decided to put but one
ticket In the field. The following were
then chosen, -to be elected tomorrow as
delegates to the convention: J. C. Welch,
T. J. Concannon. Jacob Krlmble, M. I.
Nicholas, John Sherlock, Martin Conley.
Second "Ward.
In the Second Ward the delegates elected
were as follows: R. J. Holmes, J. Couch
Flanders, G. L. Hutchlns, Harry Schoof,
Mr. Manning, Julius Mayer, R. J. O'Neil,
J. S. Cunningham, C. B. Williams, Pat
Powers, Sanderson Reed, J. D. McKlnnon,
B. S. Rellly.
Third "Ward.
The Third Ward Club met in the room
pf tho Central Committee in the Cham
ber of Commerce building and nominated
tho following ticket: Francis Clp-no, E. J.
Jeffrey, E. C. Protzman, W. E. Thayer,
M. J. Malloy, Robert Brady, Fred LaBelle,
William Foley, D. M. Watson.
Fourth "Ward.
Following Is the list of delegates chosen
from the Fourth Ward: F. V. Holman.
General H. B. Compson, J. T. Mllner, T.
T. Struble, A. C. Barclay, Ludwlg Wil
helm, John Collins, F. M. Kagy, J. H.
Jones, H. O. Boynton.
Fifth Ward.
A meeting was called at Keller's Hall,
corner of First and Madison streets, last
night, by the Democrats of the Fifth
Ward. About 35 responded. W. P. Adams
called the faithful to order. John Montag
was elected' chairman, and W. S. Fllnn,
secretary. On motion, those present pro
ceeded to the nomination of 13 delegates
to the Democratic primaries, to be held
Saturday. The unterrlfled, true to their
nature, were not at all abashed at the
number, 13, and started out on the proper
tack. When the requisite number had
been nominated, they changed their minds,
and kept on making nominations, until
18 had been placed on tho list. Then W.
P. Adams moved that the nominations be
declared closed. After some di3cuslon, it
was Anally decided to have those present
vote only for 13, although there waa some
talk of sending the entire list of 18 to
the primaries. It was suggested that this
might cause some confusion, when Albert
Tozier took the floor. "Any Democrat,"
said he, "who doesn't know enough to
vote for 13 Instead of 18 ought to be dis.
franchised."
On motion, the chair appointed J. J.
Kelly and George E. Chamberlain as tell
ers, and the members proceeded to ballot
for the 13 delegates. The complete list
comprisd John Montag, Charles Herstel,
George E. Chamberlain, Leo Hammer
llnck, W. P. Adams. Edward Klllfeather,
John Lamont, J. J. Shipley, Albert Tozier,
Harry Gurr, Henry Fleckensteln, Dr. J.
H. Maker, J. J. Dorney. Albert P. Nelson.
J. R. Kalzer, W. E. Robertson, J. W. Mc
Ginn and Samuel Mooney.
Seventh "Ward.
In tho Seventh Ward, W. B. Straus
acted as chairman; V. K. Strode, secre
tary. The following were elected del
gates: E. C. Bronaugh, W. P. Courtney,
George Egbert, J. W. Grussi, V. K.
Strode, M. V. Strauss, J. Darney.
Ennt Side Primary Nominees.
The Democratic clubs on the East Side
met In the four wards and selected nomi
nees for tho primary election. With the
exception of the Tenth, the other wards
nominated Just the number to which they
are entitled. In the Tenth, 18 names were
chosen to bo placed on the ticket from
which to elect 13. Following are the nom
inees by wards:
ElRhth Wnrd.
In tho Eighth Ward R. D. Inman, J. C.
Havely, L. J. Gardner, Alex Sweek, W. A.
Munly, W. B. Wells, E. B. Sebrook,
Thomas Hannlgan, George Scharer, T. F.
Van Hoomlssen, Jerry Darney were
chosen.
Ninth Ward.
Those elected In tho Ninth Ward were:
Dr. John Welch, A. J. Knott, George W.
Holcomb, D. J. Beakey, F. B. Hughes,
David Cole, R. A. Wilson, J. E. Worth,
Valentine Brown, W. N. Gatens. Ogilbee
Young. F. B. Holbrooke W. E. Burke, R.
W. Thompson. E. T. Peterson, R. F.
Ayers, S. W. Marks.
Tenth Wnrd.
In the Tenth Ward -were chosen: F. A.
Watts, L. P. Peery, Newton McCoy, E.
Versteeg, N. F. Barnes, O. D. Cochran,
O. C. Estes, A. F. Velgurth, Theodore
Thell, S. Block. J. Steepleton, W. A.
RIdeout, Hermann Schade, James Spence,
J. L. Henry, M. D. Wisdom, J. Van
Zante. C. Schulenberg.
Eleventh Ward.
There were elected from tho Eleventh
Ward: L. Conel, C. K. Henry, H. M.
De France, P. L. G. Wiser, J. N. Tom
Unson, A. M. Flagler H. J. Smith, John
son Whltle, J. C. Thomas, C. P. Halght,
John Mock.
Democratic Clubs Orgrnnlred.
A Democratic club was formed last night
In the Ninth Ward, at 3S3 Ea3t Burnslde
street. Dr. John Welch was elected presi
dent and D. J. Beakey secretary. Commit
tees were appointed and the club will have
regular meetings. Mr. Vaughn made a
vigorous epeech. In which he said that the
Democratic oarty had a good chance of
electing most of the city ticket. He also
arraigned the policy of the Republican
party In regard to Puerto Rico.
In Albina a Democratic Clifb was formed
at Gomez Hall. J. Van Zante was elected
president, W. A. Watts vice-president,
Newton McCoy secretary, W. A. RIdeout
assistant secretary. Herman Sihade treas
urer. The club leased the hall for Friday
nights until after the election. After the
organization of tho above cluba they nomi
nated their candidates to be voted for at
tho primaries, which appear elsewhere.
In Behalf of Dumb Animals.
An organization called Band of Mercy
was formed at the Stephens School a
short time ago by Miss Eugenia Kern, a
teacher, and already the membership Is
nearly 200. Its object Is to promote a
sentiment in favor of better treatment of
tho dumb animals. The pledge of the or
ganization reads, "I will try to be kind
to all harmless living creatures and try to
protect them from cruel usage." An en
tertainment was given Wednesday by the
Stephens School band, at which were given
songs and recitations teaching tho lesson
of kindness to dumb animals.
in
DINNER TO JUDGE TRIPP.
Prominent Republicans Honor the
Chief Justice of South Dakota.
Hon. Bartlott Trip, Chief Justice of
South Dakota, who Is visiting this city,
the guest of Zera Snow, was entertained
at a dinner at the Portland last evening
by a number of prominent Republicans.
Those present were: Henry W. Corbett.
Judge Bartlett Tripp, Judge Chas. B.
Bellinger, Judge Wm. Gilbert, Geo. H.
Williams. Wm. D. Fenton, Henry McGinn,
Judge W. A. Cleland, Geo. W. Staple
ton, Geo. Steel, S. B. Huston, W. L.
Boise, J. Thorburn Ross, Wallace lie
Camant, Donald McKay, G. W. Bates,
Tyler Wodward, N. B. Ayer, M. Long and
Zera Snow.
Telegrams were received from the fol
lowing out-of-town Invited- guests, ex
pressing their regrets at being unable to
be present:
Governor T. T. Geer.
Secretary of State F. L Dunbar.
Stato Treasurer Charles S. Moore.
Judge Charles E. Wolverton, Chief Jus
tice of the Supreme Court.
Judge H. Hewitt,
Judge Stephen A. Lowell.
Judge C. H. Hanford, Seattle.
W. J. Furnish, Pendleton.
T. C. Taylor, Pendleton.
Judge James A. Fee, Pendleton.
W. A. Howe. .Carlton.
E. V. Carter, Ashland.
Claud Gatch, Salem.
John D. Daly, Corvallls.
George C. Brownell, Oregon City.
C. W. Fulton, Astoria.
J. Frank Taylor, Astoria.
Regrets were also received from promi
nent citizens of Portland, who, owing to
previous engagements, were unable to be
present.
Tho dinner was one of the finest ever
given In the city, being one of the su
preme efforts of Manager Bowers, and un
surpassable In every detail.
Mr. Corbett presided as toastmaster,
and In Introducing Mr. Tripp spoke briefly
on the financial question and the com
mercial outlook of the Northwest. The
speakers and their subjects were aa fol
lows: Mr. Tripp, "National Destiny."
Mr. Williams, "The President of the
United States."
Judge Gilbert, "Federal Judiciary."
Mr. Fenton, "Official Duty and Official
Responsibility."
Mr. McCamant, "The National Oppor
tunity." DRAWS BIG HOUSES.
"Darkest Russia" Still Is Popular at
Cordray's.
Another crowded house saw "Darkest
Russia" at Cordray's last night, and ap
plauded to the echo the many thrilling
climaxes and the bright comedy that min
gle In this unusually clever drama. In
terest Is kept up from the outset, and at
times Is roused to the highest pitch by
the changing fortunes of the people whose
troubled lives are so skillfully portrayed
by the dramatist.
The comedy Is cleverly Interwoven, and
Is of a high order. It comes at the right
time to relieve an excitement that might
otherwise become too great for human
nerves, and its ultimate mingling in the
close of the play sends the audience away
in the best of humor. There has been an
unusually largo advance sale, especially
for the Saturday matinee, which will,
without doubt, be crowded. The play Is
magnificently staged, and Is presented by
a very strong company.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Boston Lyric Opera Company,
season of comic opera at Cordray's
two weeks, commencing Sunday,
A
for
March 25, by a company with an estab
lished reputation for excellence and superb
productions. Is an announcement which
will undoubtedly be hailed with delight by
the entire muslc-lovlng element of this
city.
Thero is an attractiveness about a su
perb production of comic opera that is
accorded no other form of entertainment.
The story Is generally Oriental or lmagl
nery, which permits of the most beautiful
and fascinating art in costuming, pretty
girls and delightful music There is no
plot to be closely followed, which often
grow tedious and wearisome, but a lively
admixture of fun and harmony, two ele
ments that will entertain when all other
forms have .become tiresome.
Colonel Thompson has surrounded him
self with an organization of principals that
promises a r ?at season In this city
names that will interest every lover of
music They are all well known here for
excellence.
The initial performance, Sunday night,
will be a gala occasion, with the superb
productions, "Cavallerla Rustlcana" and
the always popular "Said Pasha."
Seats are now on sale for any night
during the first or second week.
"The Three Muaketeers."
Tho appearance of Harry Glazier as
D'Axtlgnan In a new version of Dumas'
story, entitled "The Three Musketeers,"
at the Marquam Grand next Monday and
Tuesday evenings, will give theater-goers
an opportunity of contrasting this latest
exponent of the reckless Gascon with the
D'Artagnan of Sothern and O'Neil. Mr.
Glazier fully realizes that following, as
he does, in the footsteps of his illustrious
predecessors, he can Jbest command tho
attention and good will of the public by
imparting to the role all the originality,
force and Intelligence at his command.
This he has done to a marked degree, and
his success in tho character Is unques
tioned. The tour Is under the direction of
E. D. Stair, who has been more than lib
eral In giving the production a complete
scenic framework. The liberal sets arc
massive, correct, historically, and ana
striking examples of the scenepainter's
skill. Tho supporting company Is large
and has been carefully selected.
The sale of seat3 will begin this morn
ing. a
At Eugene, an excelsior mill Is adver
tising for 2500 cords of balm wood.
DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
PORTLAND. March 22.-8 P. IT. Maximum
temperature. 60; mlnlmwnt temperature, -W;
river reading at 11 A. M.. T.S feet; change in
the last 24 hours. O.O; total precipitation. 8 P.
M. to 8 P. M.. 0.20 Inch; total precipitation
from Sept. 1. 1S09. 29.7S Inches; normal pre
cipitation from Sept. 1. 1S90. 30.05 Inches; defl
clency, 7.17 Inches; total sunshine March 21,
G:Oi; possible sunshine March 21, 12:14.
"WEATHER SYNOPSIS.
Rata has occurred over "Washington and Ore
gon within the past 24 hours, and east of the
Cascades within, the past 12 hours. The low
pressure which was the rause of the rain la
now central over Eastern Idaho. A high area
of moderate Intensity Is central along the Ore
gon and "Washington coast, and is an evidence
of fair weather for Friday for the section west
of the Cascades, and probably for the plateau
region also, except Southern Idaho, where light
ralaa are probable during tne first part of the
succeeding 2S hours.
"WEATHER FORECASTS.
Forecasts made at Portland for the 28 hours
ending at midnight Friday. March 23:
"Western Oregon and "Western Washington
Fair; northwest winds.
Eastern Oregon, Eastern "Washington and
Northern Idaho Fair; winds west to northwest-Southern
Idaho Occasional rain; variable
wlndR
Portland and vicinity Fair; northwest winds.
G. N. SALISBURY, Forecast Offlcial.
CHANGE IN MANAGEMEN:
ISBW OFFICERS FOR GOOD GOVES3
MEST MOVEMENT.
Chairman. Ballon, and Associates Re
den Wm. M. Ladd, El C. Bro.
sangb and I. B. Cox Succeed.
Thero has been a change In the man
agement of the Good Government move
ment, which was inaugurated la Portland
three or four weeks ago. O. H. Ballon,
the leading spirit, and to whom is due
much of the credit of Initiating tho move
ment, has resigned as chairman and mem
ber of the Executive Committee, with the
two other members- of the committee, A.
E. Davis and Oscar Cox. In their stead
have been placed William M. Ladd, E. C
Bronaugh and L. B. Cox, the first of
whom will likely act as chairman of the
association. There are different reasons
reported for the change, but the men moat
closely connected with tho work assert
that there has been and is tho utmost
harmony. In regard to his resignation,
Judge Ballou, the retiring chairman, said,
last evening:
"There Is not tho slightest friction In
our ranks. Tho change of management
has no significance whatever, other than
that we have worked so hard that wo art
tired out, and thought best to let new
blood toko charge. I wa3 working Just
as hard all day for the movement's suc
cess as the day before, when I was chair
man. Tho responsibilities of such a. po
sition are great, and my health is not the
best, so I gladly resign the arduous dutiea
to fresh management. But we will con
tinue Just tho same as before.
"This movement Is progressing and ta
ing on additional strength as rapidly al
could ever have hoped. The Catholic il
the Methodist denominations are the
strongly represented among the actl
working spirits. Tho Presbyterians h.-l
been greatly distanced by both since
early efforts- at organization. But bl
In mind, this is not a religious affl
While the members of these two dene
inatlons are seen In largest numbers, tb
appear In the movement simply as
zens who feel tho need of purifying
fluences In local politics and better
more economical administration of
and county affairs. Congregatlonalists
also "well represented, besides a large mi
ber of men In the community who are
soclated with no particular religious
nomination. There seems a very genl
deslro to better conditions In the govel
ment of our city, and it appears to
who ore in this work that the moveml
has struck a keynote. Tho present nw
bership. as nearly as I can estimate,!
about 2300.
"It is now the ODject of the assod
tion to get Into the coming primaries vj
an unpledged ticket In favor of good
ernment, seeking to have nominated
very best citizenship of the commur
on the tickets of both the Democratic
Republican parties. Thero has been I
hitch In this purpose, as the original
cutive committee, of which I was a m j
ber, resigned voluntarily because of ox
work, and thoretlring members will
tinue Just as actively at work, either
the field or in advisory capacities, as
fore. Tho three members of the execui
committee now in power are too
known to the people of Portland to nl
reference as to their pure motives. We 1
strictly nonpartisan, and will contend
for one end good government."
This meeting at which the execuq
committee was changed was held nil
before last. At that time a committee
flvo waa appointed to choose a new
ecutive committee, and yesterday repor
the three names given above. It is pr
ablo that Mr. Ladd will be chosen chl
man of the association, as he is the
member of the committee. Some
weeks ago Dr. Edward P. Hill, pastor
the First Presbyterian Church, practicl
withdrew from the active promoting
.tion he had held in the association
since Its organization. His withdr
caused many rumors of a conflict ami
the members, but those remaining asi
that such Is not the case, nor was tl
any difficulty between Dr. Hill and
other members. He withdrew of his
volition, for reasons not vouchsafed.
early meetings of the association the qxj
tion of whether its work should be wlq
political lines or on an independent tic
was discussed with some spirit, with
result that a majority held that If
association was granted recognition by I
political parties, it could accomplish
by working in that manner than by shd
dering the burden of an independent ticl
Some who desired to act in tho mover
declared that there was no hope of
terment so long as tho effort was ml
In connection with either of tho lead
political parties. Many more, haweH
contended that the dangers of an
pendent ticket were too numerous
such a venture, unless driven to It by
coldness of the existing parties, and
present programme, so far as cani
learned from conversation with membl
is adapted to thi3 way of thinking.
It is currently rumored that the ai
elation has approached candidates and
Central Committees of both parties. Il
many of the present office-holders
would submit to re-election are accep
to tho association Is not known, but
mor has It that among the workers tr
Is somo difference of opinion on this po
For example, the office of Mayor. Thll
an office the association would strive hn
est to reach, as the Mayer's powers!
reference to matters of purity In the Nq
End. at which It Is understood the a
elation aims, are almost absolute.
whatever may be the difference inside
association, nothing positive or definltl
furnished to tho public, as the meetll
have not been advertised.
At the Ilend of the List.
Baltimore American.
Asktt Whom do you regard as
greatest writer of Action?
Telllt The weather man.
Pears
Get one cab
of it
Nobody evei
stops at a cak
KCTV TODAY.
HOMES ON THE INSTALLMENT PL
The undersigned la prepared to build
dences la Irvlngton. the most popular sua
or .romana. ana sell tnem at actual cool.
6 per cent interest, on the installment
whereby the purchaser has to pay but a l
aavance atxrve the usual amount or
charged for similar residences.
C. H. PRESCOTTl
212-213 Chamber of Comnier
TH0S. SCOTT BROOKE
Real Estate, Concord Building
Quarter block. Sixteenth and Joj
son streets, $3500.
2 Lots. Marshall Street, Jns-t ab
"'..., M.W
PARRISH & WATKINS
REAL ESTATE. LOAN AN
INSURANCE AGENTS
Have Moved to
250 ALDER STREET