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-. frit,' f-sTl me" - - THE- MORNING OREGONIAN, -FRIDAY, APRIL' 6, '1900. IN THE SEVERAL COURTS STDAJJIEIt ASKS COC5TV TO PAT FOR A TRAXSCRIFT. His Xjtrryer Says the Case Cannot Be Appealed to the Supreme Court -Without It. The motion In the case of Frank H. McDanlel that the court order & tran script made of the evidence by the offi cial reporter, at the expense of Multno mah County, to be used to prepare a bill of exceptions for an appeal to the Su preme Court, was argued before Judge George yesterday, and was taken under advisement. District Attorney Bewail opposed the motion, stating that It was a matter of large expense. The trial had occupied three weeks, and much testimony had been submtlted. Mn Sewall said1: "I don't wish to deny the defendant the right of appeal, but I think the -appeal can be made up without the transcript, and this expense saved. I think we can get together and make up a bill of ex ceptions which will be satisfactory and not Jeopardize any of the rights of this defendant." Mr. Glltner also opposed the motion. Henry St. Rayner. counsel for McDan lel, contended that the transcript of the testimony was absolutely necessary, ana the statute Invested the court with dis cretionary power to make the order. He said the question was: "Can the defend ant present his case to .the Supreme Court without this transcript?" The defendant, under the Constitution, was entitled to his appeal, and he could not possibly present Ills appeal without this transcript. One of the principal contentions In behalf of the defendant was that the evidence does not Justify the verdict. "Tour Honor," counsel said. "Instructed the Jury that they were the sole Judges of the facts, but the Supreme Court has repeatedly passed on the question In reviewing a -verdict of the Jury. If the evidence was sufficient to Justify It." Mr. St. Rayner explained how Important It then was that a transcript of the testimony be made, and further stated that there were 100 to 150 objections taken to evidence at the trial, which the transcript would show. Judge George 1 think you underesti mate. Mr. St. Rayner I think I do, your honor: in fact, I am sure of It. It Is im possible for me now to recollect what these objections were, or to make any use of them, except Lby means of a transcript of the evidence." Counsel next proceeded to argue that It has been the rule for the court to make this kind of an order In such cases In the past, and cited the Olds, Kelly, Steeves, Ellsworth and Barrett cases as Instances. "In the Barrett case." be said, '"your honor made the order." Judge George In the Barrett case my recollection Is that the court ordered It. Mr. Lord, who was then District Attor ney, making no objection. It made no dif ference, as the county had to pay for It In the end, anyhow. Continuing, .Mr. St. Rayner said: "The whole thing "is circumstantial evidence. It Is a matter of doubt In the minds of a large part of the community, if the boy had anything to do with It. He ought to bo allowed an opportunity to present his case to the Supreme Court, and It will be utterly Impossible to make up a bill of exceptions without a transcript of the tes timony." Mr. Sewall again spoke on the motion, repeating his former objections on the ground of large expense, while admitting that the statute granted the court discre tion in the matter. Mr. Sewall said he thought a bill of exceptions could be made up without a transcript of the evidence. The evidence was largely cumulative, and ho did not believe It was necessary to go to the Supreme Court. Regarding the statement of counsel that the evidence was entirely circumstantial, and that a considerable part of the community were uncertain as to the guilt of lIcDanlel. Mr. Sewall stated that seven of the Jur ors voted for murder In the first degree. This assertion caused Mr. St. Rayner to answer with some show of warmth that ho was reliably Informed by members of the Jury that never more than two Jurors voted for flrst degree, nnd six Jurors voted for acquittal for 22 hours. Judge Georgo said he would examine the law, and then render a decision. Concerning a transcript of" testimony, the statute provides: "When the defend ant In any criminal cause who shall have perfected an appeal from Judgment against him presents to the Judge satis factory proof, by affidavit or otherwise, that he Is unable to pay for such tran script, the court. If In the opinion of the Judge Justice will be thereby promoted, may order the transcript made, and In all cases where transcript shall be or dered by the court, where not asked by the parties, the same shall be paid for out of the county treasury." ASK AX ACCOUNTING. Helm of I-ntton Estate Petition to Cite Hircnlnr. Robert Patton filed a petition In the County Court yesterday in the matter of the estate of Matthew Patton. deceased, asking that L. M. Panish. the executor, be cited to appear and show what notes or securities there are remaining In his possession belonging to the estate not realized upon, and real estate other than specially devised, and why tho estate should not be fully administered and set tled, etc The petitioner states that the will ol Matthew Patton was filed September 27, 1SD2. and the estate was Inventoried at T27.611. comprising S7'9 cash, $5035 notes and tecurl les. J307 o h'r per.or.al property, and J14.1W real property. Six lots In Patton's addition were de vlred to Lawrence C. Patton, block 4 to Catherine Patton, five lots to Roy F. Pat ton. three to Bertha V. Patton, and six to Elmer C Patton. The petitioner says he presented a claim which was disallowed by the executor, and he appealed to the courts, and obtained Judgment for $"5, and Interest from No vember, 1SS4. He alleges that all other claims have been paid In full, except a special bequest of $3000 made to Catherine Patton, which she was also compelled to litigate, and which the court adjudged was payable out of the first moneys of the estate. The petitioner avers that the settlement of the estate has been protracted for a period of years unnecessarily so; and by reason thereof the estate has suffered in the way of penalties resulting from tax sales allowed to be made by the executors, and other expenses have been Incurred, the petitioner, asserts, and he alleges that if allowed to continue, the entire estate will be absorbed and wasted. On July S. 1S90, It Is stated. O. P. Mason resigned as one of the executors. Since admitting the will to probate. It Is as scrted that the attorneys have received S3, and the executor J5D6 fees, and thero la an additional claim for JSS5 attorney's fees up to October, 1S97. The attorney's fees are objected to as unreasonable, the first bill of JK0 being said to be sufficient for all services performed. The hearing was set for April 13. Mandates Received. In the case of J. C. Olsen vs. the North Pacific Lumber Company, a mandate of the Circuit Court of Appeals was entered In the United States Circuit Court yes terday, reversing the decision of said court, with direction to grant a new" trial. Olsen sued to recover damages on account of Injuries sustained while employed In defendant's mllL A mandate of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals was filed In the United States Circuit Court yesterday, reversing the Judgment of that court In the case of Henry Smith vs. J. G. and L N. Day, with costs, and remanding the case to aid court for a new trlaL Smith, while sitting on board a steamboat lying at the landing Just below the canal of the cas cades, was struck by a rock, thrown by a blast exploded by the employes of 3. O. and I. N. Day. and brought suit to recover damages, but the case was decided against him. Salt to Decide Title. The suit of "William N. Northrop, Cort land J. Northrop, William C. Mlddleton, a minor, by J. H. Mlddleton, his guardian, against Minnie E. Henrtcl for the N. 30 feet of the E. of S. H of double block A. at Harrison and Twelfth streets, was tried before Judge Sears yesteday, and decree rendered for the defendant. The ground Is where Harrison street would extend west of Twelfth street, if the street wae cut through. .The defendant. .In her answer, set up open and notorious posses, slon for more than 10 Tears, ,and denies possession adverse to plaintiffs, and soys they are all possessed of the ground. The plaintiffs made no appearance at the trial, but permitted the defendant to prove her case unobstructed, which makes it appear that the suit was of. a friendly character to have the court confirm the title. Motion tor a Sew Trial. A. O'Neal, attorney for James F. Muse, yesterday afternoon argued a motion In the Criminal Court, asking for the release of his client from custody, because of the alleged Imperfection of the verdict of the Jury. The verdict states that the amount embezzled by Muse from the Title Guar antee & Trust Company was less than US. The attorney asserted that such a ver dict has no legal force, and Is, In, effect, an acquittal. A verdict, he urged, must In a case of this kind specify a particular amount. The sum which Muse did get away with. It is alleged, was 1630. The District Attorney, who Is disgusted with the outcome of the case, made the best showing he could on the other side, and Judge George took the matter under ad visement. Probate Matters. The Inventory and appraisement In the estate of Reginald Robert Walker, de ceased, was filed. The value of the prop erty In Multnomah County Is J6OT, of which $5000 Is Insurance. The estate In Benton County was appraised at 32300. The inventory of the estate of Rebecca J. Wallace, deceased, was Sled. The val uation Is $601. The Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Lydla Hunt King, deceased, was filed. The real property is valued at $4475, and personal property. JU2J. Granted Time for Appeal. Mlrrale Burgoyne, otherwise known as Mrs. W. K. Scott, yesterday, by her at torney, asked for and was allowed 10 days further time to file a transcript of appeal to the Supreme Court, from the refusal of Judge Frazcr to grant a writ of habeas corpus by which she attempted to obtain the custody of her son, John M. Scott Tho caeo before Judge Fraxer was pre sented months ago, and the boy In th meantime baa been beat to England. Salt Dismissed. The suit of the Pacific Express Company against the First National Bank, to re cover five bank notes, or their value, J500, was uismissea in juage rrazers court yesterday. In July, 1S39. la Wyoming, the notes were stolen In a train-robbery, and me pjainun maae tnem good to the de fendant. The notes were unsigned. .The plaintiff In the complaint alleged that the bank recovered the notes. v DAILY CITY STATISTICS. Real Estate Transfers. R. Livingstone, administrator of Ken neth Macleay estate, to Roderick I. Macleay, trustee, lots 3, 4. 5, 6, 7. 8. blockllS, Caruthers' Addition! March ,17 855 jeuiue carries ana jugene . names to Eliza Rwbl lata 5 K hlnrlr It Bralnard: April - 800 .naie iticnoias ana nutbana to Unas. A. Cook. NW. of block 30, James John's Addition to St Johns: March H SO central .Trust & Investment Co. to Percy H. Birth, undivided H lot 8. block 41. and N. 30 -feet lot 3, . block 2S. Couch Addition; March S. partition Louise J. Schiller and L 8chiller to Title Guarantee & Trust Co.. lots 7. 8. block S. Elizabeth Irvine's Ad dition: March 10 10 Multnomah county to A. W. Lam bert and E. N. Sargent, N.-37U feet lots G. 7. block J, W. W. McGulre's Addition: April 2 6 John Btrom and wire to Henry wetn hard. 100x330. Sixth and Q streets. East Portland: February 14 ,. . 1 Henry Johnson to Henry Welnbard, undivided 1-3 same: February 11 1 August Takalo and Henry Meyer and wife to Henry Welnhard. undivided 1-3 same: April 4 1 Sheriff, for C F. and S. L. Patton, to P. H. Marlay, lots 1 to 20 inclus ive, except lots 7, 8, 9, 10, block 1. Patton's Subdivision lot C, Patton Tract: April 4 43 Francisco Allori to Martin Mujo, lots L 2. block 5. Gem Addition: April 3. 1 Johann Anderson and N. Anderson to Wm. S. Francis. NE. of SW. H. section 15, T. 1 N.. R. 2 W.; Feb ruary 14 SS3 Sheriff, for Emlle Closset and Anna M. Cremen. to MUhael O Donnell, assignment from First National Bank, lot 3, block 1, Elizabeth liv ing's Addition: April 4 63 BnlldlnK Permits. Russell & Blyth. barn at Couch and Fifth; $5000. Portland Title Guarantee & Trust Com pany, two-story dwelling on Twelfth, be tween Main and Jefferson; 33000. Edward R. Manning, two-story dwelling, Broadway, between East seventeenth and East Eighteenth? J1S00. Sarah Ham, two-story dwelling, Harri son street, between Second and Third; tSOO. Births. March 18 Boy. to the wife of Arthur C. Spencer, 101 North Eighteenth street. March 10 Boy, to the wife of R. Maas, S34 East Eighth street. March 21 Boy. to the wife of A. J. Wlndnagle, 3CS East Sixth street. March 19 Boy, to the wife of Elmer E. Thomas, 710 East Nineteenth street. March 25 Boy to the wife of Ernest Schmcer, 975 East Pine street. March 30 Boy, to the wife of W. W. Shlnn, 673 Mllwaukle street. March 9 Gh-L to the wife of Foster Gardner, Good Samaritan Hospital. March 23-Glrl. to the wife of Ed B, Boyric, Good Samaritan Hospital. Contng-tons Diseases. Bertha Lorey. aged 7 years, Vh Union avenue, scarlatina. Recent Railroad Appointments. Among recent appointments Is that of Garrett CNellL who ts now superintend ent of the Pacific & Idaho Northern, with headquarters at Welser, Idaho. He was formerly asslsstant superintendent of the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific, at Evaneton. Wyo. Effective April L the Great Northern announced the following: A. E. Long, appointed assistant "super intendent of the Kallspell division, with headquarters at Kallspell. He succeeded William N. Neff. resigned. F. Van SchlegeU. transferred from the assistant superlntendency of the Fergus Falls division, with headquarters at Mel rose, Minn., to the same position on the Breckenridgp division of the line. I W. Bowen succeeds Mr. Van Schlegell, at Melrose, Minn. Snowballing In Germany. New York Sun. Berlin schoolboys have been stirred to unusual lawlessness by this Winter's snow. After Prince Henry's reception hundreds of boys In the Lustgarten began by snow balling omnibuses and carriage?, and then attacked people walking on foot. .They bombarded the doors of the Museum, which had to be bolted, a'nd drove off the mounted and the park policemen. The reserve had to be called out to disperse the boys. il That bilious taste and' loss of appetite are quickly cured by Hood's Sarsaparllla. OLDEST PIONEER DEAD JAMES TAYLOR, -WHO CAME TO ORE GON IX 1834. Friend of Dr. John McLonshltn, of the Willamette Indians, and of Dumb Animal. James Taylor, a pioneer of 1S34. was bar led near his late home on Sauvie's Island, at 2 o'clock In the afternoon, Sunday. April 1. and the services were attended by a large gathering of his friends. After a brief Illness, the old pioneer died Fri day, March 10, surrounded by all his children, at the age of S6 years. It Is believed that he lived longer In Oregon than any other pioneer In. the state. It having been 5 years since he came up the Columbia River on a .ship and entered the employ of the Hudson's Bay Com pany, which had headquarters at Van couver. Up to two weeks ago Mr. Taylor enjoyed excellent health, and there seemed yet In store for him many years of life' and happiness. He was In Portland a week before his death, and was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Morris, on the corner of Qulncy and McMlUen streets. East Side, but on his return to his farm JAMES TAYLOR, he became HI, and the messenger of death came to htm and found him ready. He had rounded out a forceful, cheerful and happy life. Near the old home place and on on eminence he was laid by the side of his wife, who had gone before him seven years ago Dr. Judd, a venerable clergyman of tho Episcopal church, con ducted the beautiful services, and spoke a few words to the people, la wblch he, called attention to the mighty changes that had swept over the Northwest slnco the dead pioneer had come up the Colum bia River and entered, with kindred spir its, on the work of laying tha mudsills of Oregon and Washington States. He pointed to the achievements of the grand pioneer men and women who braved the wilderness and all its perils, closing his eloquent sermon with an appropriate po etical quotation. Then the casket was lowered Into the grave, as the people stood with bowed heads and moistened eyes. "Grandpa" Taylor, as he was called by hundreds, was no ordinary man.. He was born In Scotland, came to America when a boy. and then In early manhood pushed out West. At the old Hudson's Bay Com pany's station at Vancouver, he became a trusted friend and employe of Dr. Mc Laughlin. When he left Vancouver he and McLoughlln went together to Oregon City. They paddled up the Willamette In a canoe, passing the place where Port land now stands, and where there was not even a shack to mark the spot where the city now stands. At Oregon City they built the first log cabin, using the boards for the floor which they had brought along In the bottom of the canoe. Here Mr. Taylor remained for a few years, when he went to Sauvie's Island, which was destined to become his home until the end of his life. He went to the Is land to conduct the dairy of the Hudson's Bay Company, on the farm of Jonathan Moore. Becoming attached to the Island, he took up land, and afterward secured by purchase a portion of the Moore farm, and thus early acquired a large land es tate, which he farmed and on which ho conducted a dairy. Here his four chil dren Edwin. George, Mary and Emma were all born, and here they have re mained unmarried, devoted to their home and father. The pioneer selected ns the site for his home a spot overlooking the beautiful lake, while in the rear is tho ridge on which the Indians had their bur ial ground. He was prosperous ami happy. Even the animals on his farm knew him and welcomed him as he went about and among the dumb creatures. Instinctively they recognized his gentle nature and knew he was their friend. He loved them and tenderly cared for them, and saw that they were never treated other than gen tly and humanely. It was In his home life that the gentleness and sweetness of his character were manifested. Cheerful and happy at all times, he reflected his life In his surroundings, on his children and neighbors. Although .quiet and by nature reserved, he greatly enjoyed a Joke, .and there was not a Jollier family on Sauvie's Island. Hunters from the city enjoyed his hospitality. Buffeted .about in the early days, another pioneer and Indian War veteran, who had fought under Colonel Cornelius David Long was without a home, .and "Grandpa" Taylor took him In and gave him a home, and there was no more grieved mourner than he at the funeral of his benefactor. He was a man of robust personality and absolute Integrity. Honest himself, he ex pected and required honesty In others. When he detected others In a dishonest action that ended the relationship. He was slow In making friends, but once that reserve was penetrated, there was no mora congenial companion, nor firmer friend. He never Joined the Pioneer Association, for the reason that It might, bring him in too much 'prominence to suit his retiring disposition. When he moved to Sauvie's Island, It was the camping place of hundreds of In dians, and back of his home was a ridge which was covered with a thick growth of oak. This was their burial ground. Between him and the native there was always harmony. They felt that they could trust him. They would sometimes come In the night time In bands ranging as high as 700. and set up their huts, and they never disturbed him. Mr.' Taylor grew for them a patch of corn. He said that he would give them flour In exchange for salmon and trout, but never Vr. 1 Taylor has stated, had he ever siren the - Indians anything but they gave him back more than he had given them. Hundreds of dead Indians were placed in the branches of the oak trees of his farm, and as they fell to the ground he made It his business to gather up the bones and bury them, until today the ground Is per meated with Indian skulls. It was here In the midst of this old In dian burying ground, on an eminence from which a splendid view may be ob tained, the old pioneer was laid to rest. He selected the spot for Tils wife. From It may be seen the mighty slopes of Mount Hood. Mount St Helens, Mount Adams and Mount Rainier, and a more appropri ate and picturesque spot for the purpose could not have been chosen. The old homo will miss him. his children will miss him. and his neighbors will feel that they have sustained a loss, and even the dumb animals about his barns and his fields will know that he is gone. PETITION FOR A SEWER. Multnomah Addition Wants a Bla Ontlet. The petitions for what Is known as the Multnomah Addition sewer system are being circulated, and generally signed up. So far no special effort has been made to get signatures, but those having the petitions have been working steadily. A prominent resident said yesterday that no one to whom he had presented his peti tion had refused to sign It, and he ex- PIONEER OF 1834. pressed confidence that the sewer system will be asked for by a majority of the people of the district. It may take some time, but It wilt come. There are quite a number who .think that the district in which It Is proposed to build the sewer system is too small, and that It should Include as much territory on the East and North Sides as is possible, Tho flrst petitions circulated -were not sufficiently definite, but the following has Just been gotten out for the signatures of taxpay ers: "Tho undersigned owners of property In tho City of Portland, Or,, respectfully represent to your honorable body that there Is urgent and immediate need for the 'construction of a district sewer, and that there are sanitary reasons for laying such sewer without delay, wherefore your petitioners pray your honorable body to construct a sewer out of brick, stone and concrete, of sufficient size, from a point In the east bank of the Willamette River approximately 1S30 feet west and 1025 feet south of tho section corner of sections 21, 22, 27 and 2S, township 1 north, range 1 east of Willamette meridian; thence east erly 1520 feet to the center line of the St. Johns county road; thence easterly 1155 feet to tho Intersection of Mary land avenue and Boech street: thence easterly In Beech street 1233.64 feet to the Intersection of Beech street and Michi gan avenue: thence northerly In Michigan avenue 839 feet to the intersection of Michigan avenue and Shaver street; thence easterly In Shaver street 526.5 feet to the Intersection of Shaver street and Alblna avenue. Alro easterly In Beech street 410.22 feet from the Intersection with Michigan avenue to the intersection with Mississippi avenue. Also a terra cotta pipe sewer as an extension in Shaver street. 270 feet easterly to the Intersection with Borthwlck street, and In Beech street 500 feet easterly from the Intersection of Mississippi avenue to the Intersection with Kerby street. Political Xotcs. At the meeting of Alblna Republican Club, of the Tenth Ward, what Is known ns the regular ticket was elected. The result was as follows: J. C. Jameson 1E9, S. E. Wlllard 170, L. B. Cottlngham 170. John T. Whalley 167, E. C. Roberts 1C9. F. A. Bailey VS. W. F. McEachern 168, I. T. Gllllland 169. W. F. Turnbull 164. The opposition ticket received the follow ing, vote: A. B. Manley 37, William LInd 35. B. M. Smith 41, A. G. Bachrodt 38. James Sbancssy 37, Ernest L. Wolfo 36, Thomas Gibbons 39, W. a Elllott-37. J. A. Melton 37. Considering the fact that Bry an was speaking on the West Side, the at tendance was very large. The counting of tho vote took up some time, and it was late when the count was complete. The contest was friendly on both sides, and thero was no unpleasant feeling engen dered. In the Eleventh Ward, the Eleventh Ward Republican Club, which meets in the Mississippi-avenue engine-house, has put out the following ticket to be voted for at the primaries: L. M. Davis, N. D. Beutgen, M. E. Thompson, E. W. Rowe, C Wygant. J. M. Church. J. W. Bootbe. The club thus put up a full primary tick et. At the Highland engine-house the Republican Club, of that district, has put out the follownlg primary candidates for that section: J. T. Gregg. Mr. Swlnton, and E. A. CadwelL In that ward there are other clubs, which will likely put out some candidates. In the Eighth Ward, the matter of se lecting a primary ticket has been left to conference committees from .the three clubs the U. 8. Grant, the Roosevelt, and the Sellwood Republican Clubs this meth od being considered fair and satisfactory. These organizations are firmly bound to support the ticket prepared by the com mittees. Absolute fairness to all portions of the ward has been qbserved by the committees. East Side Soles. At Oresham. Dr. Belt and T. Owens are candidates for delegate to the county con vention from that precinct. A lively con test Is expected. Clinton Kelly's Cabin. Native Sons of Oregon. East Side, wilt give a reception at its quarters next Tuesday night. A good programme will be prepared. A burglar entered the house of Mrs. Ros. on East Fifteenth and Division streets. Wednesday night, and succeeded in making his way into the room of a young man rooming In the house. He got away with what cash the young man had In Ills pocket SOUTHEASTERN LUZON EXPEDITIOXS TO LAKE TAAIt AXD THE CAMARTXES. Few Inanra-entB Encountered 3a- tlves Generally Peaceful Rice and Corn Fields. ABOARD U. S. TRANSPORT TAR TAR, Feb. 17. To the Edltor.)-n February 1 I made an expedition from Taal up to Lake TaaL The village of Glntna, near the lake, was sold to be a rendezvous for Insurgents. I was to ap proach It with care and after entering to search the houses for arms and ammu nition. The expedition consisted of Com panies L. and K, "Forty-fifth Infantry, and a detachment o( 17 men from Captain Crawford's company of the Twenty-eighth Infantry. We left at 6 A. M.. carrying two days' rations and 140 rounds of am munition. We followed the road to Cala ca for two miles, when, picking up a na tive guide, we struck across country for the lake. It Is a beautiful rolling coun try, planted in corn, sugar cane, sweet potatoes and peanuts. Very little rice Is grown here. We followed the River Taal most of the way, passing many groups of Filipinos, bathing In the stream or water ing their horses and caribous. There are a number of small bands of good Aus tralian cattle scattered through this sec tlon, which seems well adapted for stock. The animals are all In fine condition. Leaving the river, we followed the mesa, or table lands, passing through several villages and reaching Glntna without opposition. A search of the houses revealed nothing of a suspicious character. Tho people seemed quite friendly. Through these hills at this sea son of the year there Is no water. All the streams are dry. The natives carry water In bamboo poles strapped to the backs of their ponlts from the Lake or River TaaL About two miles beyond Glnt na the water question became serious for my command. The men were clamoring for water and there was none to be had. The canteens had not been filled since we started. The natives said there was no water ahead. At length, at 12:30, I deter mined to push across the country for the lake shore. Reaching a large canyon, we descended Into It, only to find it dry like the 'rest. Down Its sandy bed, however, was a good trail leading to the lake, which we followed. This was a strange can yon, from 25 to 50 feet wide, with walls almost perpendicular on each side, several hundred feet high. We debouched on the lake shore about 2 P. M.. a tired and thirsty crowd. All who wanted took a plunge In the fresh water of the lake. Getting dinner, wa made camp. Right In front of us. on an Island In the lake, was the giant Volcano de TaaL rising to the height of 1500 feet It Is a huge mass of bluish gray lava The winds on tho lake are very strong causing a heavy surf and making white caps on the waves. The lake Is very large and the Island la several miles distant from shore. Natives said that a force of 25 Insurgents had rendezvoused on the Island on Its opposite side for several months. As only few canoes were avail able for transportation, and the water was very rough. I did not consider it ad visable to visit the Island, although I would have liked to do so very much. The next morning the old volcano was on Its regular tear. Volumes of smoke and va por rose In clouds from Its top for about two hours, when It ceased action. Securing another native guide, we re turned along the lake shore to the point wnore the river empties into the lake. Crossing the river here by means of na tive canoes, we returned to Taal by the opposite bank, passing through many vil lages, but discovering nothing of a hos tile nature. A few days afterwards I attended a cock fight In TaaL The average Filipino takes as much Interest In a cock fight as an American does In a horse race. He will wager his last dollar on his favorite rooster. As they "use sharp steel gaffs on the birds, the fights are 'very short. but spirited affairs. They rarely last more than two or three minutes, when one or both birds are completely disabled If not dead. Having cleared the country around Taal of Insurgents, Colonel Dorst ordered the battalion of the Forty-fifth to return to Nate. We started on February 5. accom panied by five troops of the Eleventh cavalry and a small pack train. We passed through Calaca, Balayone. Tuy, Magallanes and Marlgondong. seeing no Insurgents, and reaching Nalc on the 8th. Here we learn that we are destined for a movo south to Camarines Province. On tho 15th we embarked on the transport Tartar. The entire regiment Is going and It Is understood 'the Camarines will be our permanent station. The process of embarkation consumes the whole day. Five cascoes and the steam launch Bal timore constitute the facilities for em barking the troops. As tho launches can not approach nearer than about half a miles from the 3hore the natives have to push them with long poles tho balanco of the way. As you will readily imagine, this Is not a very, rapid means of transpor tation. Tho Third Battalion waited on the beach from 8:30 A. M. till 4 P. M. be foro they got aboard the cascoes. The Tartar Js a good ship. Our entire regiment is on board. The men are not very comfortable. Part of the bunks had been removed from the ship previous to her last voyage, when she carried freight only. So tho men have to sleep on the decks and on the floors. However, they are getting plenty .of good food, and there Is no complaint. Contrary to previous re ports, the Fortieth Infantry Is not going to Mindanao. It is going with us to the Carmarlncs. The Fortieth Is on the steam era Castcllanes, Venus and San Salvador. Thero are seven ships In all In our ex pedition, nnd we are all sailing In com pany. Besides the three Just mentioned and the Tartar, we have with us the horse transport Athenian, the launch Baltimore and the gunboat Marietta. The Athenian has about 400 norses and mules on board. a number of wagons, forage, etc Brigadier-General James M. Bell. United States Volunteers. Is in command of the expedi tion, and is on the Tartar. Major-General Bates, commanding the First Division, Eighth Army Corps, is m supreme com mand. He is on the gunboat Marietta with his staff. It is presumed he will return to Manila as soon as affairs have assumed a satisfactory shape In these southern provinces. There are said to be about 3000 Insur gents In the Camarines. with their head quarters at Nueva Caceres. and it is these we are to scatter or destroy. The people of this section are not Tagals, and have Uttlo In sympathy with them. They are Blcols, and speak the Blcol tongue, which, although It resembles Tagalo. Is different In many respects. The Spaniards had no trouble with the Blcols. It was the armed Tagals from the provinces further north who came down and compelled the surrender of the Spanish garrison and assumed control of affairs. There are COO Spanish prisoners down here, whom It will bo our duty to release. Our voyage thus far has been pleasant and uneventful. We pased In turn the islands of Mlndoro, Marindugul, Romblon. Burlas, Masbate and many smaller ones. The scenery was very fine, resembling at times that along the shores of the Inland channel through Japan. We sailed through the strait of San Bernardino and anchored for 36 hours in a small cove south of Albay, with the object of taking on addi tional troops from LaraspL The towns of Albay. Sorsogon and Legaspl are already occupied by the Americans. The districts of Albay and Sorsogon are under com mand of Brigadier-General Kobbe, United States Volunteers. He has with him the Forty-third and Forty-seventh Regiments and some artillery. We leave In the morning- for Nueva Ca ceres. The city is situated two and a half hours ride on a steamboat up the Blcol River. As the Insurgents have a fort at the entrance to the river, and probably have obstructions In the channel. we will not attempt to-follow that course. We expect to make a landing at a point several mUes up another small river, and to approach Nueva Caceres by land. The country around Nueva Caceres Is very rich and productive. The principal prod ucts are rice and abaca, or tne nemp plant. There are said to be many bales of hemp at Nueva Caceres awaiting ship ment, and many more have been destroyed by the insurgents- The Blcol River la seven feet deep at low tide and 10 feet at high tide. Tho coastwise steamers Mon tones and Castellanes run right up to the wharves at Nueva Caceres, where they load with hemp for Manila. In a future letter T shall give a brief description of this hemp Industry, as I find it practically Illustrated on the farms In this province. CAPTAIN PERCY WILLIS. Forty-fifth Infantry, U. S. V. i NIHE DIRECTORS ELECTED Stocholders In Portland Mlnlna; Ex ehans;e Meet. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Portland Mining Stock Exchange, at the assembly hall of the Chamber of Com merce, at 4 P. M. yesterday, the first step toward organization was taken. Thirty of the 53 shares subscribed were repre sented. L. B. Cox. presided, and P. L. Willis acted as secretary. The stockholders voted to elect by 'bal lot the nine receiving the highest number of votes to be directors. This- course was adopted In preference to appointing a committee of three to recommend mem bers of the board. The directors elected were: Lv. B. Cox. J. Frank Watson. P. Lv Willis. F. L Mc Kenna, Seneca Smith Rutus MaUory. W. H. Grindstaff, Samuel ConnelL Tyler Woodward. The directors will meet at the office of Lv. B. Cox. In the Chamber of Commerce, at 4 P. M. Monday to elect officers. Quotations of Mlnlna- Stocks. EPOKAXE. April 5. Tbe cioatng bids for mining stocks today ntn: BlAckta.ll ...... 0 OQUIMorrison 0 UJ Crytal &Nobl 1 Deer Trail Con. UbPrtnceB Maua. 6 gfaJfr SUr.. 7ft!ullp - HH gold Ledge 6 'Rambler Cariboo SW Oolden Barreat. 1)4 KeaerraUon ..... 8ft Jim Blaise ..... 10 1 line-land Giant.. 2t Lone Pine Surp. 15ii,8ulllTan 8H Mountain Lion.. 85 jTom Thumb .... 16- Morning Glory.. 3H'sonora fc BAN FRANCISCO. April 6. Tbe official clos ing quotation lor mining stocks today were: Alta. 0 07 Justice 40 OS Andes 13Mexlean S3 Belcher SlOccldratal Con ... 12 Beet A Belcher... 31 Ophtr 6u Bullion ........ 3Orerman ....... 22 Caledonia 1 05 Potest 17 Challenge Con ... 21Savae .. u Cbollar lS,Seg-. Belcher 4 Conndenc 73 Sierra Nerada. ... Co Con. Cat. A Va,.. 1 a-, Silver Hill 11 Crown Point ..... 1 Standard S 06 Exchequer ...... 2 Union Con IS Gould A Curry... 16Utah Con 12 Hale & Norcroaa.. S Yellow Jacket .... 58 NEW YORK. April S. Mlnlnc stocks today closed as follows: Chollar 0 H Ontario 48 CO Crown Point ... 16;Ophlr TT Ccn. Cat. & Va... 1 o Pimonth 20 Oeadwood CSlQulekJl'ver ...... 1 75 Gould A Carry... 171 do pret 8 00 Hale A Norcroaa. .2) Sierra Nerada ... SO Homestake .t...M OOiStandard '.5 Iron SUrer ...... oi Union Con 14 Mexican lYellow Jacket .... 10 BOSTON, April 5. Closing- quotation: Adventure 0 05 I Humboldt -SO TS Allocex Mlnlnc 2Hi Osceola 1VA Atrial. Copper .. OSV.Parrott 48 Atlantis 23 IQulncr 1 39 Boiton A Mont. S IS iSanta. Fe Copper 6 Butte A Boston. 80 j Tamarack 1 S3 CaL A Hccla.... 7 CO lUtah Mlnlnc.... 33( Centennial ..... 2S4rWlDona. C rranklln 16HI Wolverines 12 Batte A Boston Company. NEW TORK, April 5. The directors of the Butte & Boston Consolidated Copper Mining Company elected H. H. Rotters, president, and W.-O. Rockefeller, treas urer. This action, it Is said, confirms the ions-continued reports that Amalgamated Copper capitalists had secured large Inter ests In the Butte & Boston, and also strengthen the opinion that the latter com pany will eventually be merged In the Amalgamated Copper Company. s 1 HOTEL ARRIVALS. THE PORTLAND. A C Rttlofaon. San V Mrs Jeannette McCoskl & daughter. New Yrk F S R Prentiss. Denver Geo T Price. Louisville v; w -nce wr, Ben ton. Mass Mrs J w Conrad, do Dr H O Baylla, Los Angeles Cal J H Conrad, Boston I. B Rnoada. San Jose Ji J Wagner. St Joe Truman W Brophr.Cbg C H Castle, Qulncy, 111 Mr & Mrs A C Thomp son. Brockton. Mas A B Cornell. New York H M Peyton A wire, Duluth Mlas Peyton. Duluth Mark M Treplnok. Rus sia II Robinson. New York Fred T Hobbs. San FT T K Statelar. San Fr Mr A Mrs H Rlasland. Victoria, B C A A Zimmerman, Hel ena, Mont C H Green. Saginaw J E Manerhan, San Fr F J Stelger, St Paul A Kuhn A w. Colfax Mrs II Kanllsky. do P Lemansky, Ban Fr II E Clarke. Ft Sterns II M Meyers, Chicago R Towne. Chicago J. E N Macfarland. Van couver, B C R F Radebaurh. Ta coma S Y Hyde A wife. La Crosse, Wis 1. R Plechner. St Paul illM N M Hallenbeck, Boston Miss C M Undberc. do Arthur M Dow. Boston n Alex Bernstein, city Wm O Rudd. Chicago W T Solomon. N Y Mrs W H Demlnc, Hartford Mrs 1 D Flak, do Milton B Ulmer. s P N Kauffman, S P T P Tunman. San Pr Wm H Cowley.Benlcia .lira f s sunsoa A dr, Seattle B R Davidson. Seattle John F Moore. N Y Geo D Dornln. San Fr Eusrene L. Llxlnaky.NY u bears, beattie E Cofcn. New York Chaa H Smith. Boston J Dalte. Boston Mr A Mn W O Eells, Philadelphia Tbos Doyle. Tacoma THE PERKINS. Dr D 8 SlddelL Dalles) Jas Owen, Owen's Ldr J M Jones, Dalles F J Barnard. Kalama. A D Boardman. Tx- I Walter O Keadr. Cor- coma vauis, ur I R S Jackson. Aberdeen I Sol Smith. Tillamook I Mr Sol Smith, do J W Bailey. Helena E O Sperry, lone. Or Mrs E G Sperry, do Mm R J Chambers, Baker City B H Wilson. Dalles L. S Logan. Eugene W A Holmes. Eugene 'Dr G W McConnell Baker Cltr Mrs Geo Gray. Salem Miss Gray. Salem Oausr Johnson. San F 1. c xjaymro. uuies G Cushman, San Fran H Heppner. Heppner Robt J Jordan. N Y R II Glnestard. LosAnc J B Kelly. Lebanon. Or A M Prosser, San Fr E J Dendon. San Fran J W Hobbs. McMlnnvl A J Johnson. Astoria J W MacLeod. Seattle J H Wasserman. Tilla Geo Murphy, Hoqulami Mrs E Von Homeger. 1 Seattle I mook. Or J C Lawrence, Garfield E W Porter. Garfield Junes caiianan. ijngo W Chambers. Olrmpla John Bishop. Garfield n u etevena. uaraeia G G Hammlg, Cor vallls. Or J Fry. Chehalls. Wash w II Chase. Tacoma Mrs F W Williamson. San Francisco H C White. Phlla J Harrington. Pillar Rock Mrs J Harrington, do T H Lanrton. Sacra mento, Cal S G Parker, Parker, N C J H Dobeon. Castle Rck B J Bomton. Sr Paul John Modaft. San Fran J P Andrews. St Paul J H Becker, Denver j w itamage. san Fr F A Henry. Astoria N M Preston. Astoria oeo t rarr. san Fran R H Thomson.' Seattle O F West. Salem Chaa Nelson. June Cr Cora. N Owen. Astoria E J Calley. San Fran W C Merrltt, Los Ang C W H Oance. San Fr J W Blake. Pendleton Frank a Edmunds, CorvaJlLs R J MeGoas. St Paul. Minn Mrs Mary Richardson. MUctr uty THE IMPERIAL. C W. Knowlea, Manager. L. W Watt, at Paul A J Gordon. Chtcairo A B Miller. St Paul R M Wooden, Jewett Geo Bender. Llnnton Mrs Gordon. Chicago Mrs A N Gilbert. Salem Miss Agnes Gilbert, do C B Winn. Albany J A Norman. S P R R Mrs M A Newman, Roseburg O A Newman. Rosebrg Mrs Newman, do Ml&s G Bier. Salem Abner Brlggs. Dllley Miss Eva Alezander.do A F McCtalne. Tacoma Mrs McClalne. Taconxa Edgar B Piper. Seattle A w Glesy, saiem Mrs Glesr. Salem Frank M Lamborn,T&- coma Mrs Lamborn. do J W SearU. Montana J O Goodelle.ColumbusI H S Keller. Ban Fran I L. Patterson. Salem J W Odd. Butte. Mont W T Dlckman. San Fr, T I. Douglas, Aberdeen Edward King, Tacoma S I, Gray, Sumpter A W Ely, Tacoma Mrs Ely, Tacoma F S Burkshlre, Van couver, B C Mrs Burkshlre. do W C Gentry, San Jose Mrs Gentry, San Jose Mrs Robinson A 2 c. do Mrs W S Kinney, As toria A B Leckenby, Rainier A T Walm. Salem W H Smith. Chicago John A Fall, san Fran C L. White. M D. Ger vals. Or Mn Robert Johnson, Rainier. Or Mrs W A Wood, do M K HalL Rainier Geo I Brown. Ornt PaJ J C Hill. Vancouver Mrs C It Houston. As- toft V p KendalL Astoria E F Pirkhurst. Salem A C Israel. Chicago Mrs Israel, Chicago Hotel Donnelly, Tacoma. Euronenn plan; headquarters for com mercial men. Chilbers's restaurant in connection. For Ooldendale, Wash, tako stage at Grant. H. Glass, pros. FOR THREE CREAMERIES EXACT FIGURES OX THE PRODUCT" FOR OXE YEAR. How Washington County Concerns Compare With Dairying; of Other Sections of the State. In his efforts to interest the farmers ot the Willamette Valley and Southern Ore gon In the dairying business. C H. Mark ham. genera freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pacific, prefers to deal with facte and figures regarding creamer ies already established and to keep away from glttterirrg generalities. Following are facts and figures which he gathered con cerning three creameries In Washington County, which will be of Interest to men who propose to engage In tAe dairying business, for the reason that the statistics are absolutely accurate These speak for themselves. A visit through the dairying section ot Washington County brings out the fact that within a radius ot 10 miles there are three creameries, namely, Farmlngton, Schulmerlck's and Blooming, manufactur ing a product from the sale of which la realized no less than from $20,000 to C5.0CO per annum. Nearly all of this amount 1 distributed among the farmers patronizing the creameries In payment ot the butter fat taken from the milk. The Farmlngton creamery is owned and, operated by a Joint stock company whose 23 shares of 150 each are held by ntn3 stockholders, all of them patrons of the creamery. This plant is daily receiving the milk from 150 cow, with an average test of 4.2 per cent butter fat. The total business of 1S99 Is shown ir the following statement, by months. wherein Is contained the total number of pounds of milk handled, number of pounds of butter fat, number of pounds of butter made and total receipts therefor: 3 "3C WC 0;c C"t cf eJ eg m a ? a ": ;." : MONTH. o January . 73.25S February 73,155 March A5.635 April 74.9S3 May 80,633 June M.7S7 July 71-:E August .......... 66.347 September 66,947 October 71.510 November CS244 December 62,635 Total S55VI45 3.012.91 3.51S1I 957 9 3.U44.. 2.762.1 L7 3,246 2 3.rss Z.134.1 ;.C 3.9 X) 3.K13.- mm.: 2.S05.I 2.6K.I 3.705. 2,K9.( 2.763.: 3.S73 3.272 3.006 3.3(4 3,533 3. 3.174 2 5r5.6 3.4531 JS612 64 Average teat, 12 per cent. Average num ber of cows, 150. Average price of butter during the year, 21 cents per pound. Av erage earnings per cow. $37 42. The results obtained by the Schulmericle creamery are just as good 6195 pounds of butter were manufactured last year, from, the sale of which was realized SSO00. Tha record ot Just one patron that of Mr Schulmerlck for 1S33 hows that he fur nished a total of 133,340 pounds of milk, testing 4 per cent butter tat, from which 5563 pounds of butter were made. At tha present time. Mr. Schulmerlck Is milking 32 cows from which he derives a revenue from the sale of butter fat only of 25 per month, and Mr. Betz Is milking 13 cows, bringing a revenue of $115 per month. There are no creameries in the East, or In other sections of the Willamette Valley, which, generally speaking, show better re sults than those obtained by the Washing ton County companies, and with these fig ures before us It certainly seems that no one can question the profitableness ot this branch of farming. It must be remem bered that besides the direct returns front the sale of butter fat there Is a consider able eavlng on the farm through utilizing' the skimmed milk for hog feed, and also feed for raising calves. The first and most Important advantage of dairying, however, is that It takes less fertility from the soil than other branches of farming. A ton ot wheat takes over 17 from the farm and sells for less than $13. A ton of butter takes 50 cents worth of plant food from the farm and sells for from 1400 to 1600. Comment Is needless. In the flrst quarter of 1900 tax collec tions of Whatcom County amoutned to J1SC.7S7. For the eame period of last yea but 345.292 was collected. DAIItY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. PORTLAND, April 5.-8 P. M. Maximum temperature, CO; minimum temperature. 43; river reading at 11 A. M.. D3 feet; change la tha last 24 hours. 0.1 foot: total precipitation. 8 P. M. to 8 P. M.. trace; total precipitation frpm Sept. 1. 1S0O. 31.43 inches: normal pre cipitation from Sept- 1, 1890. 3S.S2 Inches: dfl clency, T.30 Inches; total sunshine April 4. 2.20a. possible sunshine April 4. 12.37. WEATHER CONDITIONS. Ths pressure distribution over the PactOn Cbaet States is remarkably uniform. An area of cloudy weather, with showers, has over cpread the district west of the Cascades, while to the east of the mountains the weather IS fair. But cloudiness Is Increasing there, with a likelihood of its becoming threatening with out much, if any, rain falllnr. The tempera tures In the North Pacific Coast States are generally above the normal. No high wlnda are reported from any station. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for tha 3 hours) I enaing at mianigni rnaay, iipni o: v -,.-. n 0, ...... ?f., ' tvrsiem urcsvi oimj c muu tKiauuy nntci south to west wlndtt. Eastern' Oregon, Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Partly cloudy and slightly; cooler: variable winds, becoming southerly. Western Washington Showers, with variable; winds. Southern Idaho Fair and slightly cooler, with) northerly winds. Portland and vicinity Showers and slightly, cooler: south to west winds. - EDWARD A BEAL3. Forecast OHeiat. ; 1 NEW TODAY. Mortgage Loans On improved city end farm property, at lowest current rates. Building loans. Installment loans. Macmaster A Blrrell. 311 Worcester ttk. SPECIAL AUCTION SALE Of Handsome Furniture At Residence Ws are instructed by Mrs. S. A. Staver to sell by public auction at M Clay si., comer of 12th. on MONDAY NEXT. APRIL, 9. at 10 A. M.. the entire handsome FURNITURE and CARPETS, including handsome DINING-ROOM; FURNITURE: fine BODY BRUS3EL3 CAR PETS: MAHOGANY CHAIRS: handsome, boukcase; handsome solid BEDROOM SUITS: curled-haliMnattresses. etc Particulars In next SUNDAY'S OREGONIAN. Sale Monday next. 10 A. M. 8. U. N. OILMAN. Auctioneer. TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. Notice Is hereby given that the board of ex. arnlners for Multnomah County will hold the regular examination of aipllcants for teachers county certificates, la the rooms of the Port land Business College. Fifth and Yamhill streets, on April 11. 12 and 13. commenclnc as 9 o'clock in the forenoon and continuing until 4 o"clock Is the aftefnoon of each day. Branches for Wednesday Penmanship, his tory, orthography, reading. Branches for Thursday Written arlthmstlo, theory of teaching, grammar, school law. Branches for Friday Oeographr. mental arithmetic, physiology, civil government. Applicants for primary certificates will b ex amined as follows: Branches for Wednesday Penmanship, or thography, reading. Branches) for Thursday Art of questlonmc theory of teaching, methods. IN EXPLANATION. Tha branches above specified will be taken In the order and on the days detlgnnted. and all applicants will begin on a certain branch at tbe same time. An applicant who has Made a standing or SO per cent, or more, on any branch, at the last two examinations taken in Oregon. Is entitled to exemption thereon. Such branch mar b; taken In order to make a higher standlnc. IX the applicant so electa. A P. ARMSTRONG. County Superintendent.