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THE MOUSING OREGOSIAS, WEDSESDAY, MAECH 28 1900. ACTIVE POLITICIANS Brisk Work Is In "Progress in Marion County. BUT ONE MORE DAY FOR CANVASS McBrlde People May Try "to Inaagn- rate a "Citlxcns" sforneHt "if Things Don't Go to Snlt. SALEM, March 27. "With but one day left In which to canvass for votes, the candidates -who Trill appear before tho Re publican County Convention next Thurs day are getting In their best work. The delegates -were nearly all elected upon unpledged slates, and few promises have been made, so. that there Is great doubt and uncertainty as to the results of the convention. "Within the laet few days talk has drifted principally to the legislative ticket, and It is expected that tonight and tomorrow small caucuses "will be held that will result In well-defined lines being drawn. That the antl-McBride forces are in the large majority Is very readily ap parent. But that no McBrlde men will be nominated is not so certain. The most that the anti-McBrlde workers have asked is that the legislative slate shall be unpledged. This has really meant that the men who stand as Republican candi dates for the Legislature shall be pledged against McBrlde, but not in favor of any other person. The general cry has been taken advantage rfjf, however, and men who are known to be strong friends of McBrlde are urging their claims to a place on the slate as 'unpledged' men. SInco they can, perhaps, honestly claim to be "unpledged," there is some chance ot a man or two getting on the ticket wfth out his alliance to McBrlde being known. There has been considerable quiet talk in tho last day or two over the question of a chairman of the county central com mittee. It devolves upon this official to conduct the county campaign. R. J. Hendricks, editor of the. Salem States man, was elected chairman of the com mittee by the last convention, and is the present Incumbent. General dissatisfac tion was expressed two years ago con cerning his manner of conducting the campaign, and his refusal to consult with members of the committee. It is said that he collected ample funds to pay all the expenses of the campaign, and that he has not yet rendered an account to the committee, nor paid all the expenses in curred. There is much talk of selecting a now chairman. Besides Mr. Hendricks there are mentioned for the place M. L. Chamberlain and Alonzo Gesner. It Is reported that many of the McBrlde men, who were defeated in the Republi can primaries, are now talking of inaug urating a "citizens' movement." As the McBrlde men are almost Identical with tho crowd usually denominated the "push," and are men who have always decried a "citizens' ticket," this talk Is the source of much amusement. Many anti-McBride men are talking of a "citi zens' movement" inside the "convention, and if they should prevail, the spectacle of the "reformers" having control of the party machinery and the "push" putting up an Independent ticket might be pre sented. Inliarmony Anions Democrats. All is not harmony In the Democratic ranks In this city. The primary election, held last Saturday, was contested only upon personal differences, and the ques tion to be determined was which faction Ehould control tho County Convention. The two factions have been designated locally the "D'Arcy" and "anti-D'Arcy" people. In only two precincts were oppos ing slates presented Salem No. 1 and Sa lem No. 3. In the other Salem precincts the slates were understood to be antl D'Arcy. and had no opposition. In Salem No. 1 the anti people won by a vote of 23 to 14. But it is over the election held In Salem No. 3 that the trouble Is brewing, it be ing claimed that unfair means were em ployed to carry the election. The election law provides that "the polling-places at all primary elections shall be kept open for the reception of votes not less than five nor more than seven consecutive 1 oure, and between the hours of 12 o'clock noon and 7 o'clock P. M."" In Salem No. 3 the polls w-ere not opened until 2 o'clock, and were closed about 5 o'clock. In this time only 15 votes were cast The pre cinct is entitled to four delegates, and three men on what was known as the "D'Arcy slate received eight votes, the other man on the slate receiving seven Votes and tieing with the four men on the other slate. It Is now charged that eight men were on their way to the polls in that precinct at the time the polls were closed, and that If they had been allowed to vote the result would have been changed. It Is charged that the election judges took the ballot-box away for the express pur pose of preventing more votes from being cast Umatilla County Prohibitionists. PENDLETON, March 27. After taking a 10 years' nap, ihe Prohibitionists of Ttnatilla County are again in the field. About CO party voters were in attendance at their convention at Athena Saturday, and nominated the following ticket: Joint Representative A. M. Elam, of Milton. Representatives Ira W. Berry, of Mil ton; E. H. Stone, of Athena. County Judge Henry Frailer, of Mil ton. Commissioner A. K. Finley, of Helix. Sheriff J. H. Leezer, of Echo. Cleric W. H. Pruett, of Weston. Assessor R. E. Stewart, of Athena. Treasurer William Talbert, of Milton. Coroner Dr. D. K. Charles, of Athena. The usual single-issue platform was adopted. Oliver TV. Stewart, of Illinois the Na tional chairman of the party, will peak at Milton, on Tuesday afternoon, April 3, at 1.30. and in the Courthouse in Pendle ton, on the same date, at 7:30 In the even ing. Hukciic Republican Delegates. EUGENE. Or., March 37. The Republi can primaries in Eugene yesterday result ed in the election of the following: S. W. Taylor, C. S. Frank, S. B. Eakin. E. K. Henderson, L. O. Beckwlth, V. Hemen way, C A. Hardy, J. B. Hopkins, M. Svarvernd, J. Shuckey, R. S. Huston, M. S. Barker, J. W. White, W. G. Gflstrap, L. H. Johnson, Bert Jennings, J. M. Day, S. F. Kerns, G. W. Grlffln. H. F. McCor nack, L. T. Harris, S. H. Friendly, M. L. Applegate J. A. Haines, G. W. Nor rls, E. J. McClanahan, J. H. Lamson, C. A. Wintormeier, G. R. Chrisman, E. F. Chapman, J. M. Sloan, A. C Woodcock, N. M. Green, W. Kuykendall, J. M. Shel ley. Confidence in Hewitt's 7oraination. ALBANY, Or., March 27. Albany today was full of Republican delegates in anti cipation of. the county convention to be held tomorrow. While there Is a strong contest for nominations on the county ticket, it is possible substantially to name the ticket that will be selected. The clos est fight will be on delegates to the state convention oven securing the nomination for District Attorney for thfs district, Albany having two candidates, Judge J. M. Duncan and A. M. Cannon. Both are claiming the delegation. Judge Hewitt will secure the Congressional delegation, with strong confidence in his nomination at McMinnville. Ilnrmonlred oa Brorrncll. OREGON CITY, March 27. There is & pretty full attendance of delegates from every section of the county, elected at the Republican primaries last Saturday. The county convention will convene at 9 A. M morrow, and present indication are that the gathering will be a harmonious one. What few delegates were opposed to Brpwnell for 'Congressman now express themselves -as-'havlng no objection to his candidacy. Republicans Helped Ralae the "Wind. ALBANY, Or., March 27. The local committee arranged for Mr. Bryan to speak on the Courthouse square, but 4the weather tiejng unfavorable. It is now 'at tempting tcoyicure some .other place. The Republican convention has the only avail able building for the day. Tne local cdmmittee has raised $150, of which it will pay $80 for the band, -and $70 of It for a tfaln to convey Mr. Bryan from Albany to Salem. The committee has had con siderable difficulty in raising the funds, being obliged to ak Republicans gener ally for subscriptions. Anlfeny Force "Won. "WALLA WALLA. Wash.. March 27. The Arikeny men won In this city at the Republican caucus held today. There was much interest In the voting, and a. large primary vote was polled. Registration in X.lnn. ALBANY, Or., March 27. The reg-'a-tration In this county is only 253), only about half the vote of the county, and It Is thought May 15 will see the total considerably short of tho usual vote. PROGRESS OF- SEAETXG. British Colnmbls., Sealers Are Doing; "Well Following: tlie Herd. ASTORIA, March 27. The sealing schooner Hatzlc, of "Victoria, B. C, arrived In port last evening for water and sup plies, and will go outside again In about two day. Her master. Captain Daley, reports a catch of 373 skins. He sas that the. weather was so severe between March 2 and March 14 that none of the sealing schooners could do any1 hunting. On March IS he spoke the Viva, with 402 skins, and she reported the Favorite with 432 skins and the Annie Paint with 210 skins. On February 28 the Hatzlc spoke the City of Sap Diego, with 00 skins, apd She reported the Dora. Seward with 200 skins. All of these -whooners are from Victoria, B. C. No action has yet been taken either by the canners or the fishermen relative to the price of salmon, but the Indications are that the season will open with chl nooks bringing at least 6 cents at the cold storage plants. A meeting of the fisher men will be held In a few days, when the matter will be discussed, but whether any figure for the season will be agreed upon Is not known. There have been 1456 voters registered In this countj' so far. This ie slightly over half the total vote cast at the election two years ago. IJXX COUNTY REPUBLICANS. Democratic Paper Forecasts Oatcomc of Today's Convention. Albany Democrat. The Republican prlarvaries ended Satur day evening in a victory for Hardman In this city, and there is enough to indicate that he will probably control the county convention on Wednesday. The tickets in West Albany and Albany were compro mise ones. In East Albany there was the liveliest primary contest In the history of Albany, for the first time in a pri mary election cabs being used. The reg ular Hardman slate ticket won by a small margin, establishing Hardman's position as party leader. Otherwise the principal contest was on District Attorney. A. M. Cannon being Hardman's candidate. Can non claims a majority of the Albany dele gation. On the surface Cannon is in the lead, though this is denied by the opposi tion. Hardman's county ticket will prob ably be nominated, to-wit: "W. M. Brown for Judge; J. P. Carter for County Clerk; M. D. Phillips for Sheriff; Charles Warner for Recorder, and Ned Caflton for Super intendent. Brief Term of Court In Yamhill. M'MINNVILLD, Or., March 27. Judge Burnett today adjourned Circuit Court Yesterday all jurors were excused from, further attendance on the court, and when court was called this morning there was no business to transact This is said to be the shortest term of court ever held In Yamhill County, the court being in session but three hours. No jury was impaneled, and no case was tried, although (several were continued. Jesse Wheeler, an In dian, indicted for assault with a danger ous weapon, pleaded guilty to simple as sault, and was sentenced to six months' Imprisonment in the county jaiL The case of the Sisters of Mercy of Ce dar Mills, Washington County, vs. the Oregon Fire Relief Association, of this place, was dismissed, on motion of the plaintiff. The two cases of "holdouts" In the City Council against the two members holding seats on three votes, were transferred to Department No. 2. which will meet April 16. Demurrers have bean filed by the de fendants. Eighteenth Cabin Native Dansrliters. CORVALLIS, Or., March 27. Martha Avery's Cabin, No. IS, Native Daughters of Oregon, was instituted In this city last night The new cabin starts off. with flattering prospects, having a fine mem bership, with promise of many excellent accessions. It is named in honor of Mrs. Martha Avery, widow of the late J. C. Avery. Mr. Avery was the founder of Corvallis, And one of the earliest arrivals In Benton County, having pitched his tent on the present site of Corvallis in, 1S45. He was a prominent figure in early Ore gon politics, serving as a member at the first and second sessions of the territorial Legislature. Mrs. Avery arrived in 1S47, and on the Identical spot where she then took up her residence, she still resides, surrounded with life's comforts, and hal6 after 76 years of life. Oregott Notes. The voter who does not register will buy his own cigars, says the Carson Tocsin. At Promise, in "Wallowa- County, last week, a barn-raising brought out a crowd of 207 persons. The Shanlko Hlahee will be the name of the first paper at the new town at the terminus of the Columbia Southern Rail way. The Columbia Southern now has 500 men at work laying track. They are progress. Ing at the rate of 4500 to 000 feet per day. The line will be completed through to Shaniko by April 15. While spading In his" garden last Thurr day, says the Bandon Recorder, Robert Lowe dug up enough new potatoes to make a mess. The tubers had grown this win ter, and the largest were larger than hens' eggs. The vines were a foot high arid showed no signs of frost. In a runaway at Enterprise, three per sons were badly hurt. Alva Chenoworth suffered the fracture of a stump of an amputated leg; his wife's left leg waa broken and her knee fractured; and hs mother's left cheek bone and left collar bone were broken. They wero pitched over the dashboard. Two babies were not thrown out. M. Fitzgerald, of Mitchell, sold on "the 20th Inst, to a Montana buyer, 1D00 head of yearling ewes and wethers at ?2 33 for wethers and $2 75 for ewes, to be delivered after shearing. As the sheep will shear 10 pounds, and Fitzgerald expects to get 18 cents a pound tor It, it will be seen that he figures on his yearlings bringing him an average of $4 42 per" head. A Lebanon man tells the following for a. fact: One day a Linn County farmer bought . banana at his store, the first one he had ever eaten. After finishing it he threw the peel on the floor. After gazing at It a moment he picked It up and wrapped it In a piece of paper and remarked: "GuessTH take that home to my -wife and let her see what a banana looks like. She never seed one." And the man had an income of several thousand dollars a- year. Wl J. BRYAN IS IN OREGON MADE niS FIRST SPEEGBT AT THE DEPOT IX ASHliAXD. Revamps One of Solomon's Proverbs Into Slans Greeted "With Little Enthusiasm A t'other Places. ASHLAND. Or., March 27. There waa a gathering of about 400 citizens here today to meet Colonel William J. Bryan, who ar rived In Oregon on the 4:40 Southern. Pacl gc train. A number of prominent Demo cratic and Populist politicians met Bryan on the train at Coles Station, Cal., to escort him to the city and hold a confer ence with him and agree on things which should be prominent in speeches delivered In the state. On his arrival Bryan talked" 20 minutes, briefly spoke on the Income tax, money question, trusts, Imperialism COLOXED "W. and militarism, in about the same line as talks reeentlv made bv him in other states. He treated the money question somewhat slightly. He took strong-ground against trusts, saying Congress should require-a license from each corporation in. every state 'before It should do business outside its state, and that corporations should have 7io water, in their stocks. In denouncing trusts, Mr. Bryan said: "Solomon has a proverb, 'A prudent man 1 foreeeeth the evil and hldeth himself, but the simple-minded pass on and are pun ished.' That Is too long. I have redrawn It so that It reads, 'The wise man gels an idea into his head and the foolish man gets It in the neck.' " He took a. firm stand, against the re tention of the "Philippine Islands, saying the United States Government should set up a Filipino republic and act as an "elder brother" to It He corttended that the United States could not afford to have "subjects," and cannot afford to bring In those who aro not to share In the full destiny of the American people. There was little enthusiasm at the meeting, and- Mr. Bryan's remarks met slight applause. ALBANY, 3Iarch 27. Preparations are being made for d big crowd here tomorrow, at 10 o'clock In the .forenoon, when W- J- Bryan will deliver an address on his tour J through the Northwest The two hours of his speaking will be entirely given up to that event by the people of the city. Governor Rogers Snnbbed. OLYMPIA, Wash.. March 27. Citizens of the capital city, irrespective of party, are delighted at the appointment of an Olympian to preside at the Bryan speak ing "Wednesday, April 4, for It Is consid ered a rebuff to Governor Rogers not to be invited to preside on such an occasion in the capital city, and the Governor's home for the past three years and a half. It has been evident since the announce ment was made that Bryan would tour the state the Governor was exerting his Influence to keep the man of words away from Olympla. For this several xeassn have been assigned. Members of the Bryan Democratic Club state that tho Governor would not invite the humilia tion of having Bryan speak here and ho not be the one to Introduce him to-an Orympla audience. The Republican poli ticians hold that-.Governor Rogers Is not anxious for William J. B"ryan to air his anti-expansion views in the state, and has used his influence to prevent ha speaking in Whatcom. Olympla and other places, and would have been glad If he had omitted Washington altogether ia his "Western tour, as Governor Rogers has repeatedly announced himself a decided expansionist. Arrangements nt Pendleton. PENDLETON, Or., March 24. Arrange ments for the visit of William Jennings Bryan in this town Thursday have been completed by the various committees. He will reach Pendleton early in the morn ing, and at 10 o'clock begin his speech. At the conclusion of the address Mr. Bryan will be taken to Walla "Walla, to speak at 2:30. and he will proceed thence to Dayton, for an evening meeting. So far as the local committees can estimate, the expenses of the rally will be between $100 and $150, the money being used In paying printing- bills, cost of preparing the warehouse for the meeting, hiring a brass band, and in sending a man through out the counts' to carry advertising mat ter and announce the event In person in the various towns. Mixed "With Shouts for Cleveland. GRANT'S PASS, Or., March 27. W. J. Bryan arrived on the evening train and spoke for about 10 minutes. A large crowd listened attentively, although shouts for Cleveland were heard. The speech was very tame, and was not re ceived with any enthusiasm. Ho confined himself chiefly to Imperialism and trusts, which were both shouldered on the Re publican party. Mr. Bryan thought Jose phine County was agricultural, and Bpoke as if addressing farmers. The -general opinion of his speech was one of disap pointment "Went to Greet Bryan. ROSEBURG, March 27. State Chairman R. S. Sheridan. Frank "Williams and Sen eca Smith and delegation of state com mitteemen. Democrats, Populists and Sil ver Republicans, went to Ashland this morning to meet Colonel William J. Bryan and welcome him to Oregon. The party nassed through Rosebunr tan'cht on the midnight train. Jlr. Bryan will speak at HPH9BB m Albany and Salem, tomorrow, and will re turn here April 5. Xot So Mnch. Interest Now. WALLA WALLA, Wash.. March 2T. "When Bryan was here In 1SS? a fund of $S0 was raised among the people, without regard to politics, to pay for necessary arrangements In this city. Not so much will be raised this time, as Interest In Bryan seems to have died out to a largo extent Men who -took: Interest three years ago are watchifcg the show this year. BRYAN'S ITIXERARY. O. R. & X. Arrangements for the Nebraska Orator. Tonight the O. R. & N.'s regular tram. No. 2, at 8 P. M., will carry out Colonel W. J. Bryan, and party. The itinerary as arranged by the O. R. & N. people, is as follows: Portland to Pendleton, where Colonel Bryan will speak tomorrow morn ing. From Pendleton Colonel Bryan and party will proceed to SpoKane on a special. He will make an address there at 11:45 A. M. tomorrow. At 1:30 P. M. the same ' day he will speak at Walla Walla, and J. BRYAX. at 7 P. M. at Dayton. He will speak at Colfax March 30, at 9 A. M., and at Spo kane at 1:50 P. M. "While en route from Colfax to Spokane, Colonel Bryan will de liver 20-mInute speeches at Garfield and Tckoa. . XORTH PALOUSE LOG DRIVE. Xearly Finished for the Season Xeirs o Whitman Connty. COLFAX, March 27. Log driving on the North Palouse River Is nearly finished for this season. The McCornack drive for the Palouse Mills, amounting to nearly 5.000.C00 feel, has all 'been boomed In the mlllpond at Palouse. The head of the Averlll drive for the mill at Elberton has reached that place, anil It Is expected the loggers will be through this" week. The Codd drive for the Colfax Mill is all below Elberton, and the head of the drive will reach Col fax tomorrow. This year Mr. Codd had prepared for an unusually large drive, and had over G.O00.4H30 feet of logs cut in the Idaho Mountains, east of Palouse. Lack of snow prevented getting the timber to the river, and the Codd drive this year does nol exceed 2,500,000 feet Heavy rains have fallen throughout the Palouse country during the past three days, and fears Tire entertained that kill ing frosts may follow, injuring the pros pective fruit crop. Yesterday Ed. Ellis, a powerfully built young man, a saloon roustabout and hanger-on, made an unprovoked assault upon Robert Crabtree, a Colfax farmer. Ellis has been bound over to the Superior Court for trial, while Crabtree is still confined to his bed by his injuries. Democrats and Populists are making extensive preparations for W. J. Bryan's reception- here March 20. An excursion from Moscow and Lewiston is planned, and strong" efforts are being made to in duce farmers from all over the county to come In. BLOWX UP "WITH DYXA3TITB. Result of Tavrnslte Trouble at Che srtv, British. Columbia. GREE.NWOOD, B. C. March 27. Infor mation comes from Myers Creek by tele phone of the blowing up by dynamite of L. L. Patrick's residence at Chesaw. Full particulars are difficult to get. There have been troublesome times at Chesaw over townslte matters. Recently, Patrick, who Is mine manager for George D. Mechem, representing Montreal capital, staked a claim on land said to belong to M. P. Evans. He proceeded to erect a residence, and yesterday unknown parties blew It to pieces with dnamite. Warrants are now being procured for the arrest ot parties implicated. Ordinance "Was X'ot Passed. VANCOUVER, Wash., March 27. No business of any character was transacted at last' night's adjourned meeting of the City Council. The meeting was held for the purpose of taking final action upon tho ordinance providing for the Main street pavement, but upon the assembling of tho Council it was. advised by the City Attorney that an ordinance of that char acter could not be finally passed legally at any other than a regular meeting. Upon receiving this opinion an adjourn ment was taken at once. The next regu lar meeting will occur Monday. Mrs. Lilly, of Benton Connty. CORVALLIS. March 27. Mrs. Miry Hardy Lilly, Oregon pioneer of 1S51, was buried today In Odd Fellows cemetery, this city. She died at her home near "Wren, Benton County, yesterday morning, aged 61 years. She was a native of Illi nois, and had been a resident of Benton County since her arrival in the state. Her husband was Jerry Lilly, who died 18 years ago. The surviving children are: Mrs. W. E. Elliott. tf Corvallis; Mrs. O. W. Bobbins, of Molalla; George E. Lilly, of Corvalll3, and Jennie, Edith, Homer and Horace Lilly, ot Wren. Ttto BrakeLeam Toarists Killed. SEATTLE, March 27. Two tramps, one of whom was Max Duttge,. formerly a Spokane gambler, and the other unknown, were killed In a tralnwreck near Madison, this county, Monday night The two were riding on a brakebeam, when the flange ot one of the wheels was broken. The train was telescoped. R. Peterson, who waa also riding on the brakebeam, was. seri ously buf not fatally Injured, LOOKS LIKE EMBEZZLER THEREFORE A FRESXO MAX IS IX JAIL AT HILIiSBORO. Has Another X'ame in Orea-on, but Offlcers Believe Him to Be the Han. Wanted. FOREST GROVE, Or., March 27. Dep uty Sheriff" John McNamer today arrested near here John W. Coleman, who Is sup posed to be J. "W. Shanklln, wanted In Fresno Cal.. for embezzlement. A few days ago McNamer noticed In the Sheriffs i rogues gallery the face ot a man whom he had seen around Forest Grove and- Green ville. For his arrest the city ot Fresno was wining to pay $200. McNamer at once telegraphed tho Constable there, receiv ing a reply that a warrant would be tele graphed. This morning Coleman was ar rested while riding along the Greenville road, and taken to the county jail. The picture was a good likeness of him,, and he admitted having been in Fresno, but stoutly denied having- any other name than Coleman. When first arrested he said he was unarmed, but the Deputy Sheriff, on searching, found a. loaded re volver, which he said was a keepsake. Upon McNamer's pressing him, he admit ted acquaintance with a woman named Belle Wolf, with whom he was said; to have left Fresno. The California officers are sxpected to arrive here Thursday. Coleman is a man of about 35, of gentle manly appearance, and evidently well ed ucated, and claims to bo a bookkeeper and clerk by .occupation. JURY COULD XOT AGREE. As a- Resalt the Forest Grove Liquor. Selllnjf Case "Will Be Dismissed. HILLSBORO, March 27. The jury in the Miller trial, which was- heard in the Cir cuit Court yesterday, after being out since 4 o'clock in the afternoon, report ed this morning to Judge McBrlde that they were unable to agree, and were dis charged. The first ballot stood eight for acquittal, and after midnight changed to an even: division. It was the appeal of C. P. Miller, a Forest Grove druggist, who had been convicted before the Recorder of selling blackberry brandy and alcohol mixed. In violation of the city's prohibi tory ordinance. Features of the triaj were the confession by the principal wit ness for the prosecution that he had given liquor to a minor, his statement that he had been threatened for that reason into prosecuting, and his ridiculous assertion that the president of Pacific Unlversity had promised him free tuition in the school for appearing. The testimony dif fered materially from that given upon the former trial. The Forest Grove city authorities, It la understood, refuse to be at any further cost In the matter, and axe urging the law and order committee, which prose cuted, to dismiss the case. The expenses of the former prosecution have been repu diated by both committee and city, and this failure to convict has widened the disagreement, as the City Council claims these costs should be paid out of the law and order subscription fund. The report comes from Forest Grove that the attor ney for the prosecution will move in the morning for a dismissal, and that the city will pay the costs, the result of a compromise effected this afternoon. TAXXAIIILL'S TRIAL FOR FORGERY. Testimony for the Defense Has Be gan Xo Mercy for Expert. LEWISTON, Idaho, March 27. In the Tannahlll trial today the state rested, and the defense began the Introduction of tes timony. Allen A. Cunningham, the ex pert accountant, from Salem, Or., who has been examining the. county books, jwas handled rather roughly by the attorneys for the defense. The foundation is evi dently being land to tear down his expert testimony as to handwriting. S. O. Tannahlll, ex-Auditor of Nes Perces County, Is charged with forgery of county warrants during his term of of fice, which extended from 1S95 to 1SC3.. There was some trouble In getting a jury, nearly 100 citizens being called on a spe cial venire to serve as jurors. The trial savors somewhat of politics. Judge Steele Is kept busy suppressing political sugges tions that might prejudice tho jury one way or the other. The cost to Nez Perces County at the end of the first day oc the trial was $1130. This includes the expenses of the court. It is hard to tell what the outcome will be, but it is predicted that when the state rests counsel for the de fense will make a strong effort to dismiss the case on the ground that the offense charged has not been proved. Tho water-works deal seems to have been definitely closed. Tho city made an offer ot $69,500 for the plant, which offer was declined hy tho owners. Thl3 leaves only the burden of street-paving on the City Council". Since the purchase of the Boston mill ditch for $6000, half of which was paid by the property-owners along Main street, and half by the city, the. greatest obstacle to street-paving has been disposed of. Stabbed in the Xeck. ROSEBURG. Or., March 27. A serious difficulty between three men named Suth erlin and "W. Freyer occurred In Oakland last night resulting in Sutherlln receiv ing two severe knife wounds, one In the nek and the other In the thigh. No ar rests have yet been made. To Brlnpr Collin Back. SEATTLE, Wash., March 27. Deputy Sheriff J. WT. McLeod, accompanied by a PInkerton detective," left today for San Francisco for the purpose of bringing back John Collins, who has confessed that he was Implicated ia the First National Bank robbery. The pollqe do not antici pate that anything will result from the habeas corpus proceedings which Collins has instituted. Captain nandy Surrendered. SEATTLE, Wash., March 27. Captain F. N. Handy, of San Francisco, who, with Dr. E. F. Adams, of Chicago, Is accused of swindling Dr. J. Eugene Jordan, ol this city, out of $10,000 by means of the alleged fraudulent sale of the steamer Professor Morris, arrived In the city today and surrendered himself. He was re leased on 51000 bail. FROST AT DAIIAS. Dense Fog: In Supposed to Rave Saved Fruit From InjHry. DALLAS, March 27. Last night a very heavy frost visited this locality, but the sun roso this morning in a dense fog, which, it is hoped, may save the fruit. Ico waa frozen on the sidewalks, and clothes on the line were stiff as boards. J. B. Nesmlth, son of the late Senator J. W. Nesmlth, -who has been lying very sick at his home in Dixie, this county. Is recovering slowly. Farmers Welcomed Rain. MONROE, Or., March 27. The rain yes. terday has been the means of relieving tho minds of many farmers in this section. The continuous dry weather of the past two weeks caused- all bottom land to dry very fast on top and rather slowly be neath, so that the result was "caked," or baked plowland. As thia Is a condition detrimental to the growth of the grain, the weather of the past 35 hours hn- been welcomed most heartily. Contractor Stone expects to complete the drawbridge at Bundy's Creasing by April 5. Fair "Weather in the Mountains. OREGON CTTT, March 27. Seth Austlr Is down from the hot springs, above the Upper Clackamas hatchery, where he epent the winter. The Clackamas Is a wild stream In the mountains In winter time, and the washing away of a bridge fby a freshet kept him a. prisoner for about three months. He reports the winter a mild one in the mountains. Mr. Austin brought out 12 coyote scalps, for which he received the usual certificate from the County Clerk. LOVELACE IS ALL RIGHT. Simpson's Identification ot Astoria Corpse "Was Unreliable. Saturday morning The Oregonlan print ed a dispatch from Astoria, giving an ac count of the Coroner's inquest on a body that had been found in the river the pre vious day. In the dispatch it appeared that one J. S. Simpson had Identified the corpse, as that of R. W". Lovelace, and the Coroner evidently took that statement for truth. Besides claiming to identify tho corpse, Simpson gave quite a sketch of the course of Lovelace. It turns out, however, that Lovelace Is alive and do ing, well at VIento, as the following from a letter received, by The Oregonlan yester day Indicates: "If R. "W. Lovelace,, late locomotive en gineer of the Southern Pacific Railway, is a corpse I confess he Is the most lively corpse I ever ran across. Since coming among us and beginning work, here with the railroad contractor, he has performed his duties faithfully, conducted himself as a- gentleman, and Is esteemed by all with whom, he has come In contact. Creden tials that he possesses from the Southern Pacific officials preclude the idea that he is in any danger of filling an early grave from strong drink." ASTORIAXS AT THE DALLES. Received HcaVry Greeting; and Loolcetl at the Portase, Railroad. THE DALLES, Or., March 27. The steamer Lurline, carrying about 100 of the leading citizens of Astoria, arrived here today, noon. The dock, was crowded, with people, aside from the town band, which was there to receive them. The visitors were escorted to the Umatilla Hotel, where dinner was served, after which they left for the Big Eddy to view the work being done on the Paul Mohr portage roaa. A banquet was given them this evening, and they will return tomorrow afternoon. MlB Elllnor HI More, sister of the late Alexander P. More, of Santa Rosa Island, Cal., and aunt of Mrs. Fred H. Rowe, of The Dalles, died at Monroe, la... March 18. Mr. Row-e .will attend the funeral services at Oakland, Cal., this week. MORS CAXXERIES GOBBLED. All Oregon Coast Salmon Pn eking in Hands of the Combine. ASTORIA, March 27. It Is reliably re ported that the Columbia River Packers' Association has completed arrangements for the consolidation of all the Oregon Coast salmon canneries, extending as far as Rogue River on the south, and Gray's Harcc on the Washington Coast north. Wvlth the acquisition of these Coast can neries, the Columbia River Packers As sociation has an estimated capital of $7, 000,000 involved In its combined interests on the Columbia River, Puget Sound and the coast of Oregon and "Washington. Creamery fr Applegate Country. GRANT'S PASS. Or., March 27. H. E. Lounsbury. of the traffic department ot the Southern Pacific Company, was In this city today, negotiating for the establish ment of a creamery in the Applegate country, 10 miles west of here. A trip among the farmers of that section today revealed the fact that a splendid opening exists there for the establishment of such an enterprise, and undoubtedly further steps will be taken In the matter. The country has fine alfalfa, good Irrigation facilities, and an energetic class of citi zens. Freight Cnri Ditched. ROSEBURG. Or.. March 27, The two rear cars and caboose of the northbound through freight train were ditched this afternoon near Green Station. No one was Injured. The southbound local pas senger will be delayed 10 to 12 hours. Settled Ont of Conrt. HILLSBORO. Or.. March 27. The case of J. W. Brown, of Polk County, vs. the Oregon Land & Investment Company, of which E. 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The costs will follow the plaintiff. o ' Qnotntions of Mining Stocks. SPOKANE. March 27. Tho closing blda for raining1 stocks today were: BJacktall $0 CS lilorrlson $0 035 Butte & Boston. IPrlnce3 Maud... Crjstal Deer Trail Con. Guld Ledge Golden Harvest. Jim Blaine .... Lone Pine Surp. Mountain Lion.. Morning Glory.. 5 Palmer Mt. Tun. 0S,QuUp 5RambIer Cariboo 1) Republic 12 (Reservation .... loSilRossIand Giant.. 24 1 (Xi U 02- Sullivan ZU) Winnipeg 10 SAX FRANCISCO. March 27. Tha oOlclal closing quotations for mining stocks today wera as follows: Alta $0 OTJJuatice $3 f 3 Alpha Con 4 i Mexican Andes Belcher Best & Belcher.. lOjOccIdental Con . . 33Ophlr SoiOerman ...... Bullion 1 Potoal Caledonia .$ Savage Challenge Con ... 2iSes; Belca.r .... Chollar -.. IN Sierra. Xe.aili .. Contldence bO Slher Hill . .. Con. Cal. &Va... 1 55iStandanl 2 DO Crown Point .... Jl)Unloa Coa 17 Gould & Curry... 22iUtah Con 0 Hale & Norcrcts.. 2T1 Yellow Jacket .. 13 NEW TORK. March 27. Mining stocks touay closed: as follows: Chollar 0 IS! Ontario SS f-0 . '3 10 . 1 73 Crown .Point ...... ihOpmr ....... -.-.. Con. Cai.- jc a.. 1 'SIPlymoutb, ....... Deadwood ....... BOjQulcfcsIKer ...... Gould & Curry.-- 20 do pref Hale - Norcroas.. 22iStanaard ...if.. HomeutaKe ....50 Uu) Union Con ... ... Iron Slrvjr irvYellow Jacket ..., 8 00 12 Mexican ......... i BOSTON. March 27. Closing quotations: Alenture $0 04 (Franklin SO 15 Allouez Mining. 1VA Osceola .- 70 Amal. Copper... Atlantic Boston & Mont. Butte & Boston. 06ViParrott 47JJ 21 Qulncy 1 33 16 I Santa. Fe Copper C 70J4 Tamarack 1 SS 45 Utah Mining 315 Cal. & Hecla.. Centennial ID-" "Wolverines We will send anyone 9 Morphine, Xtandan- nxoat remarkable remedy ever discovered? Con- RESTOHED 'CUPIDEHE" Th! erpftfc 'VeenLi.