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-"--. 8 THBMOENINO - OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, 'APRIL' 10, 1900. IN THE SEVERAL COURTS JUDGE FRAZER IIAXDS DOW X KCMBER OP DECISIONS. Station for Xerrr Trial In Came ot Pope Afalnit Portland Hallway Com pany Denied Notes. Judge Fraxer yesterday denied the no tion for a new trial In the damage suit of IV. H. Tope against the Portland Rail way Company. Two weeks ago the court held that the plaintiff was technically en titled to a new trial because the verdict of the Jury was for only $300. while there was undisputed testimony that the doc tor's bill Incurred by Mr. Pope was COO. and the bill for drugs 15 to $20. the cr enel thus being less than the expenses at tending the Injuries sustained, which was said to be contrary to law. Counsel for the defendant at that time had not made any argument on the question, but after Judge Frazer bad passed upon the point, asked to -fee heard, with the result that Judge Prazer reversed his former ruling. The defendant's attorney contended that the Jury was bound to find only what was a reasonable amount of doctor's fees, and not necessarily what had -been paid or agreed to be paid. Suppose the plain tiff had paid or agreed to pay J1000 for slight services, the Jury would not be obliged to find a verdict for that amount. They might have thought $150 or $100 was enough. The court referred to the fact that the evidence was that Mr. Pope had paid Dr. Rand, his physician, $150, and intended to pay the. other $50, and the doctor said he expected to collect the balance. It however appeared that the doctor had offered to take $150 In full set tlement. In case an adjustment was ac complished between the plaintiff and defendant, without the necessity of a law suit. The court alluded to the argu ment on behalf of defendant on this point, that the Jury might have concluded the doctor never would collect the re maining $50, although he testified that ne would, and Mr. Pope testified that h Intended to pay the same. The court said the Jury might reason ably find that the physician's services, to gether with drugs, were not worth to ex ceed $200. No loss of wages or loss of capacity to perform his ordinary labor was shown on the part of the plaintiff, and no such extreme physical pain and suffering was shown as would Justify th court In granting a new trial because of the failure of the Jury to give more than nominal damages for such injuries. YvTilIe the amount of damages found by the Jury was a small one, affording little compen sation for the Injuries received, it was not so small as to cause the court to think tha Jury disregarded the evidence, or that tha verdict was the result of any passion, prejudice or mistake. The case has already been twice tried. At the first trial the Jury disagreed. Findings were rendered for the defend, ant in the suit of John Poole against IClcolal Brothers Company to recover $1162 for the alleged wrongful taking ot 23.141 feet of Port Orford cedar lumber. Ac cording to the contention of the defendant, the lumber was purchased in October. 1593, by A. Keppach, one of the company, from E. B. Burns, for $20 per 1000. It was then on the wharf at the foot of Plm street, and Smith, the wharfinger, was told to turn It over to Keppach. Under this arrangement. Xeppach at once went to procure teams to haul it away. The court holds this to be a sufficient delivery, although the exact amount of lumber wai not known. Poole said ho made an agreement with Burns to take and sell the lumber and receive as commission all he could get over $25 per 1000. Burns afterwards Informed Poole of the sale to the KIcolal Company, and Poole protested, and Burns telephoned the Nlco lal Company that the sale was oft. but the company declined to consent. Both Poole and the KIcolal Company sent teams and hauled the lumber away, but the Iattct the most of it. throwing out some not considered desirable. The defendant. In the answer to the complaint, set up that Burns was in debted to Poole, and for that reason Poole conceived a scheme to get the lumber and allow Burns $25 per 1000 if he would execute a bill of sale. The defendant put in a counter-claim for $112 on account o." the 5G00 feet hauled away by Poole. Tha court decided the KIcolal contract good, and also determined the amount of lumber secured by each party. The value fig ured In the controversy at the trial, and the court fixed it at $22 per 1000. In the suit of Marie Pander and Albert Pander, a minor, by Marie Pander, guar dian ad litem, against Castle Lodge. Ko. 13, Knights of Pythias, to recover $350 sick benefits, and $100 funeral benefit, Judgo Frazer held that heirs can sue without the appointment of an administrator where there are no debts against the es tate. The complaint alleges that there are no debts. Marie Pander was the wife of Henry Pander, who died May 20. 1SSS. Mrs. Pander avers that her husband, be ginning in April, 1R97, became entitled ta receive $10 per week sick benefits for a period of 20 weeks, and $5 per week for $30 weeks thereafter, during all of which time he was sick. At his death sho al leges that $100 funeral expenses was due and payable. She asserts that her hus band was In good standing In the order, and that payment of the sums mentioned wa refured by the defendant. The com plaint states that Rosa Gumbort. Charles. .Marcus and Hattle Pander, children of JJfleeea-sed. sold their Interest, In the claim to their mother. D. Soils Cohen and Judge Cake, as attorneys for the defendant, de murred to the complaint, on the ground that an administrator must be appointed for the estate, which has not been done, and that only such could maintain the ac tion. TVlllIam Rcld. attorney for the plaintiff, submitted authorities to the con trary. Judge Frazer decided that, al though the rule Is that heirs or creditors of an estate usually sue by an adminis trator, it Is not necessary In this case, as the only use ot an administrator would be to collect this debt, and distribute It to the plaintiff. This would be a needless expense and delay the law ought not to encourage. In the suit of the E. T. Williams vs. City Lumber Company for dividends on shares of stock, the court decided that the plain tiff is entitled to his dividends, regard less of a claim of the, defendant against the Korth Pacific Lumber Company The defendant In Its answer did not deny that Williams held certain shares on which the declared dividend has not been paid, but eald Williams was the trustee of the Korth Pacific Lumber Company, which U indebt ed to the City Lumber Company, and that this debt should be allowed as a set-oft to the dividend. Judce Frazer ruled to the contrary. The City Lumber Company was a trust. In which the Korth Pacific Lumber Com pany, Inman. Poulsen & Co., the Western and other companies were concerned. It made money, but dissensions finally arose, resulting in the winding up of Its af fairs. The court parsed upon two technical points In the suit of Guy G. Willis against George C Sears, to recover feefl In civil suits collected by the defendant as Sher iff. Pending a decision of the Supreme Court to the legality of certain fees, they were collected with the understanding that they would be returned to the Utl-. gantfl or their attorneys. The Supreme Court declared the fees In question abol ished by the Butler act of IKS, and the plaintiff In thlfl suit asks for some fees which It Is alleged were not refunded. The questions decided were that the com plaint should allege the -assignment of the claims to the plaintiff, but that the allegation that he is the owner and holder Is not shown, and frivolous. Some of these fees were turned over to the county, and the county lias had to Tefund them. In the suit of Edward B. Lelch against. L B. Hammond, to recover on a Judgment obtained against the defendant In Illinois, Judge Frazer held that the allegation In the complaint concerning the Jurisdiction of the Illinois court must be in positive terms, and that the phrase used, "the court being one of competent Jurisdic tion," Is insufficient. In the damage suit of F. L. Richmond vs. -Southern Pacific Company, 30 days' further time to file a motion for a new trial was granted. Richmond la not sat isfied with the verdict for $800, and asks a new trial, and the defendant imme diately on the return of the verdict asked for a new trial. United State Grand Jnrori. Folio wing- Is a list, of the United. State grand Jurors drawn in the United States Circuit Court, and 'ordered to appear April 2S: Leslie Butler, commission. The Dalles. ' G. W. Munkers, fanner, Sclo. , Gerard Heltkemper, Jeweler, Portland. A. G. Perkins, farmer. Brooks. George R. Hall, farmer. Monroe. John Klosterman, merchant. Portland. W. C. Alloway, transportation company. The Dalles. William B. King, capitalist. Portland. Edward J. Altsock. banker, Portland. William J. Van Schuyver, merchant, Portland. A. A. Belden. farmer. Cove. Maurice Allen, farmer. Junction City. John Bays, capitalist. Portland. S. B. Kidder, stockman. Baker City. J. A. Thayer, real estate, Oregon City. B. M. Donica. warehouseman. Lebanon. Charles Bowling, merchant, Adams. H. P. Hansen, farmer. Monkland. J. O. Booth, hotel man, Grant's Pass. Johan Poulsen, manufacturer, Portland, James Parker, farmer. Pleasant HUL G,. A. R. McGrey. merchant, Weston. Benjamin Ev Lipplncott, broker, Port land. W. A. Huntley, stationer, Oregon City. C O. Moen, manager, Astoria. K. de Lamatter, hotel man. Grant's Pass. W. W. Baker, printer, Portland. " -W. C. Colwell, farmer. Lone Rock. Thomas Varwlg. plumber. Portland. Chris Simpson, farmer. Helix. ITearlnsr Postponed. Tho case of L. Brown. M. Brown and B. Schledman vs. R. Jacobs, L Jacobs, C G. Jacobs and the Oregon City Manu facturing Company, was set for hearing in the United States Court yesterday. L. B. Cox. counsel for the complainants, stated that the hearing 01 the complaint could hardly be disposed of In one day, and as a session of the Interstate Com merce Commission was to be held In the courtroom today, and the session might continue for another day, he would" like to have the hearing postponed. Judge Bel linger ordered the hearing postponed till 10 o'clock Thursday forenoon, providing that the Interstate Commission is through by that time. The parties to this suit are all stockholders in the Oregon City Woolen Mills. The complainants are res idents of San Francisco, and are dissatis fied in some way with the manner In which the defendants transact the busi ness of the concern, although It pays divi dends. Consequently they ask that a receiver be appointed and that a dissolu tion of the partnership or a dissolution of the defendant corporation be ordered, and & sale of. Its effects and franchises be or dered -after on accounting has been made. Court Xotes. C B. Trescott has sued Josephine Trer cott for a divorce on the ground of de sertion. Default orders were made by Judge Cle land yesterday In the following divorce suits: Frank E. Ferris vs. Abble H. Ferris; Mary Ford vs. Thomas Ford: Mark J. David vs. Matilda David. Edward Holman filed his final report as special administrator of the estate of Fred Smith, deceased, showing" $550 receipts, and $112 balance on hand. M,r. Holman re signed, and John Driscoll was appointed general administrator. HORTICLTURIAL MEETING. State Board Holds Its Seml-Annnnl Session. Tho semi-annual session of the State Board of Horticulture opened yesterday at 10 A. M. at 246 Washington street, at the office of H. E. Dosch, who Is secre tary of the Board. The session closed at 4:30 P. M., and adjourned to 10 A. M. to day. The Board will end Its session today. Those present were: H. B. Miller, of Eugene,., the retiring president, recently appointed as United States Consul at Chung King, China; E. L. Smith, of Jlood River, who was appointed a short time since by Governor Geer to succeed Mr. Miller as president of the Board; W. K. Newell, of DIHey, First District; L. T. Reynolds, of Salem, Second District; A. H. Carson, of Grant's Pass, Third Dis trict; Emlle Schanno, of' The Dalles, Fourth District: Judd Geer, of Cove, Fifth District. President Miller made his annual re port, covering his travels and findings of the general conditions of orchards and wcrk of the Board. At the close Mr. Miller Introduced his successor, E. L. Smith, as president, who filed his oath of office and took tha chair. The following resolution was then adopted: "Whereas, Hon. H. B. Miller, the presi dent of the State Board of Horticulture, has voluntarily resigned the Commission-ershlp-at-Large in order to accept a for eign Consulship: therefore be It "Resolved. That it is the sense of the members of the State Board of Horticul ture that It Is with regret that they see President Miller sever his connection with the Board, and; as members of the Board, would regard his loss to the horticultural Interests of th'e state as irreparable, were it not that he Is followed with such a well known horticulturist and energetic gentle, man as the Hon. E. L. smith, of Hood River; therefore be it further "Resolved. That the gcnd-wtll and best wishes of the members of the Board will go with President Miller on his foreign mission, and that we believe he will use great energy in the Orient In seeing the introduction of Oregon fruits In that sec tion of the world." Reports were submitted by each of the five districts represented. It was decided to Issue a special bulletin showing the sua cess attained In spraying trees for the ex termination of the codlln moth. It Is re ported that SO per cent of the fruit has thus been saved. The Commission was Instructed to carry out the plans of the horticultural survey, and also to report the total fruit acreage of each district at the October meeting. It was atso decided to Issue a bulletin containing the law, the best rfpray in use, and a spray calendar, for public distribu tion. INCREASEDREVENUERECEIPTS Warm West her In March Stimulated the Sale of Deer. The receipts of the Internal Revenue Of fice In this city from the sale ot stamps during the month ending March 3L 1S00, were as follows: Miscellaneous $ S.8S6 SI Beer 60.91K 23 Spirits 3S7 33 Cigars 3.315 93 Snuff 7SS Tobacco 234 li Special tax 2f9 01 Playing cards 11 2 Mixed flour . 3 00 Adhesive ... 37,15210 Total .3SS3S1E8 The receipts for the corresponding month of last year amounted to 372.6E1 89. showing an Increase for March, 1SO0. of $25,731 09. This Increase is partly attribut able to the warm weathft-, which caused an unusual consumption of beer during March, and partly, to a large Increase in the sale of documentary stamps, which was larger during March 'than for any previous month, since tne first month the stamp law was in force.. . ' " V '" JKnabe Pianos. Wiley B. Allen Co. H. S. ROWE WAS CHOSEN (Continued from First Part-) tel. proxy). Oscar P. Miller. F. Buchtel (by E. S. Ferguson, proxy), J.. C Mann, H. Richmond, J. L. Wells. J. D. Mlckle, C A. Cogswell. M. A. Flynn, O. Hep worth (by J. B. Easter, proxy, C. A. Bell, E. R. BoUford. Tenth Ward, 9-J. C. Jameson. B. E. Wlllard. L. B. Cottlngham. John T.'Whal ley. E. C. Robblns, F. A. Bailey. M. A. MoEachern, L. T. GUlUand. W. F. Turn bull. Eleventh Ward, 7 K. D. Beutgen, J. T. Gregg, E. M. Carson. J. R, Swlnton, J. H. Stanley, J. W. Booth, E. A. Cadwell. Outside of the City of Portland. Ko. 55, St. Johns, and Ko. Oft, Columbia, Jointly J. T. Monahan. Ko. E7, Mount Tabor Harry McGowan (by A. P. Tift, proxy), C H. Thompson. Ko. 68, South Mount Tabor James B. Patterson. DEATH OF A PIONEER OF 1852. .. I III MRS. SARAH C ROBIXSOX. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah C Robinson, a pioneer ot 1S32. who died Friday, April , at Sun nyslde, Portland, took place Sunday at her eld home In Dallas. Or. There was a Urge at tendance of the friends ot the family t the funeral. Her children from different portions of the state were present. Mrs. Robinson was born in Des Moines. la., April 7. 1840. In 1SS2 her parents. William and Barah Richardson, started across the plains for Oregon, where they arrived that year, snA" settled first in Lane County. She was married to O. D. Robinson In 1858. Her home has ben made principally at Dallas. Polk County. Spokane County, Washington, and in Poitland. Her strong personality, characteristic of the pioneers of Oregon, imprersed Itself upon bcr sur roundings. She wss a consistent church member, a woman devoted to duty, to her family and to her friends. A husband and seven children survive her. The latter are: J. W. Robinson, Dallas; Professor, R. F.. S. O., and J. Curtis Robinson, of Portland; Mary Robinson, Dallas; A. L. Robinson, Waverly, Wash.; Mrsi C M. Cahlll, Spokane, Wash. No. S3, Woodstock E. J. Steele. Ko. CO, LentsW. F. Gilbert, Ko. 61. KUlgavcr Alfred Klblln. Ko. C2. Montavllla G. F. Barrlnger. Ko. 63, Russellville W. E. Lewis. Ko. 64, Rockwood S. J. Bliss. Ko. 65. Falrvlew G. R. Shaw. Ko. 66, Troutda!- E. May. Ko. 67, Gresham Thomas Owens. Ko. 68. Poweirs Valley F. J. BIsselU Ko. 63, Hurlburt-C J. LIttlcpage. Ko. 70, Brower Joseph Ellis. Ko. 71, Bridal Veil Frank Preston. Ko. 72, Warrcndale E. E. Gooding. Ko. 73. Reeders; Ko. 74, Willamette Slough; Ko. 75, Holbrook, Jointly W. J. Miller. Ko. 76, Llnnton Leroy Carr. Ko. 77. Sylvan O. F. Cooke. Ko. 78. Mount ZIon R. H. Buddy (by D. L. Povey, proxy). Ko. 79, Bertha John P. Hoffman. Ko. $0, West Portland John Crownqulst. Total number of delegates, 12S; from ths several wards of the City of Portland, 1M; from the precincts outside of tho City of Portland.. 24. The. report of the committee on perma nent organization and ordc-r of business recommended that the temporary officers of the convention be made the permanent ones, and the order of making nomina tions. After the report had been adopted, on motion of ex-Senator F. A. Bancroft, Chairman Paxton thanked the convention in behalf of himself and Secretaries Pad dock and Miller for making the tempo rary officers permanent. Then ho ap pointed W. H. Barry and L. Q. Swctland as tellers, and H. F. Taylor as sergeant-at-arms. Resolutions. Chairman McCamant presented the re port of the resolutions committee at'll:19. and read it The references to the gold standard, the Second Oregon and tho Philippines, and the indorsement ot Sen ator Simon were heartily applauded. The resolutions were adopted on motion )f Mayor Storey. They follow: The Republicans of Multnomah County. In convention sssembled, reaffirm their belief la and loyalty to the gold Mandard. We approve tbe actlca of the Republican Congress In majc lng the gold standard the law ot tbe land. So long as sny considerable body of our fellow citizens advocates the free coinage of stlier, the maintenance of tbe gold standard Is tbe paramount political Urue, most Intimately re lated to the welfare and 'prosperity of the In dividual dtlten. We call upon a who agree with us on this Issue to unite at the elections in June and In November, to tbe end that vic tories may be won iu decisive as forever te jrut this question to rest. We Indorse the policy of the Administration In securing the Philippine Islands by treaty, and have an abiding confidence In the purposi of our country to secure Juntlce, liberty and tbi full protection of life and property to all whi live beneath Its flag. We are especially proud of the achievement! ot the Second Oregon Regiment. They have won the gratitude of their fellow dtlrens. and are entitled to high prsie for their courage in the unbroken series of victories they have won In the field. Wa point with pride to the remedial legisla tion adopted by the last Republican Legisla ture. It adopted a new charter for the City ut Portland, providing tor tbe funding of our debt at a lower rate of Interest, and for tbe abolt. tlon or reduction of official salaries, thereby effecting a saving to the taxpayers of more than $100,000 this year: It abolished the Railroad Commission; It put the District Attorney for this district on a salary, in compliance with the pledges given the people by the last Re publican County Contention; It reduced the legal rate of Interest to 0 per cent: It enacted a new apportionment law, giving Multnomah County a voice In the election of six additional members of the Legislature, and thereby se curing to the county a represeatatlonapproach lng that to which her population entitles her; It enacted a statute defining and making clear ths law of negotiable paper: It put tbe Clerk ot the Supreme Court on a salary, thereby mak ing his office a source ot revenue to the state; It enacted a registration Uw for the protection of the purity ot the ballot. As experience dem. onstrates this last set to be cumbersome In some particulars, we pledge our Legislative nominees to 'make effort for Its amendment, to the end. that the registration ot qualified voters may be facilitated. While the work of the last Legislature has resulted In a sating to, he taxpayers of large sums of money, there Is suit nut that can be done to reduce'tbe ex pense ot administering the government, and we pledge- otrr Legislative nominees to support all Judicious legislation, looklpc toward retrench. mentaad reform la tbs expenditure ot public money. When the Republican party was intrusted with power la municipal affairs two years act the city was more wretchedly governed than it had ever been before. A large unnecessary debt had been put upon the taxpayers; vice was net aiprrmed, but, on the contrary, tt was encouraged by the otnclals whose duty it wa to ecfcice the law; the alliance between the IVnurTMlc local administration and the vicious elements was open and notorious. Two year ot F- iibllcan administration have made s marked change for the better. OOclal effort la now fut forth to suppress and punlsb crime, and the Improved condition In this regard has taken place In av period when the police force has been largely reduced In number and when the expense of maintaining It has been dimin ished S3 per cent. We pledge the RepubUcan officials now In office and the nominees if this convention. If elected, to continued reforms in these respects, and particularly to the enforce ment of the laws for the suppression ot vice and crime. We indorse the official career or Senator Jo seph .Simon. Multnomah County's representative on the Oregon Congresslonsl delegation. We honor him for his ability, for his fidelity to the Interests cf his constituents, a rut for his energy in their service. We point with pride to itis courage as a public man, and to the largt measure of National respect which be has al ready won. State DelcRates. A few minutes later delegates to the State and Congressional conventions were recommended for that purpose, and the report was adopted. Tho delegates to both conventions are printed elsewhere. In addition to naming delegates the com mittee made tho following recommenda tions: Whereas, It Is Important t Interests of Mult nomah County that her whole vote shall be cast on every question arising In the Suts and Congressional conventions. Resolved. That in the event of the absence of cne or pore delegates from the comentloa at nny time, the delegation, through its chair man, be. and they are Instructed, to cast the vote of such abnent delegates. In accordance with the wishes of the majority of tho dele gates In their seats. Resolved. That all delegates being unable to attend either convention be and they are herebj Instructed to gle their proxies la blank to the chairman of tbe delegation. State Senators. At 11:43 tho convention was ready for nominations, and no time was lost in set tling down to hiistnpftv Vnr- Rt.i. equ ators, George W. Bates was nominated by F. H. Alllston; Sylvester Farrell by Dr. E. It. Thnrntnn- rnn-iM Vi.Vnn t. Mayor Storey, and J. Thorburn Ross by . a. uieiano. UTiere Demg no other nominations, these four were made the unanimous choice of the convention. Representatives. For Representatives tho following were placed in nomination: C. W. Gay, George T. Mvera. F. H. Alllston, W. E. Thomas. George L. Story, George R. Shaw, John K5 Kollock. J. C. Bayer. F. F. Freeman. B. E. Mallory. L. B. Seeley, A. L. Mills. Ko other names were presented, and the foregoing 12 were made the nominees. County Commissioners. Colonel S. C. Spencer was first to get the floor when nominations for County Commissioners were called for. He nom inated A. C. Lohmlre, who, be said, was a man "on whom we have been able to count In every sort of fight that had taken place In Multnomah County. Ha represents the sort of men who are al ways lonl to us, who put principle above private gain. Mr. Lohmlre is a man who has worked like a wheelhorse on every occasion." James Steel nominated William Show ers, now Councilman from the Fifth Ward and at one time County Treasurer. T, M. Edmunds nominated H. C Smith, now a County Commissioner, who be said would carry every vote In the city. A. W. Allen nominated J. G. Mack, the carpet-dealer, "a man well known in the annals of the Republican party." Dr. Plummer nominated Peter Hobklrk, "a well-known business man of good qual ifications." Marks Rybke seconded J. G. Mack in a glowing speech, and Mayor Storey moved to close the nominations. The'nama of Philo Holbrook, one of the present Commissioners, was not presented. Just when the ballot was about to be taken. F. A. Bancroft moved a recess until 1:30. On the vlve voce vote Chair man Paxton was unable to decide, and a rising vote was called for. On the di vision the ayes were 70 and the noes 40, and the convention took a recess. The first business at the afternoon ses sion, which was called at 125. was bal loting for County Commissioners. J. G. Mack and William Showers were chosen on the first ballot. Showers receiving 61 votes, one more than enough, and Mack S3. Smith received 39. Hobklrk 2L Loh mlre 18, and Philo Holbrook L County An For County Assessor, W. S. Dunlway nominated Captain Charles E. McDonelL late of Company H. Second Oregon. He paid a high tribute to Captain McDonell's services in the National Guard and In the Second Oregon, and spoke of htm as a fearless roldler and upright citizen. " C. A. Bell, who was a private In Com pany H,' seconded Captain McDonell. He said that no word but of praise had ever been uttered of Captain McDonell, not only by his own company but by the regi ment. George E. Watklna, H. K.jScott acd J H. Maxwell were also placed In nomina tion. Of the 124 votes cast. Captain McDonell received SO, Scott 19. Maxwell 19 and Wat- kins 6. Captain McDonell was declared the nominee amid great enthusiasm. Frasler for Sheriff. For Sheriff. George McMillan nominated William Fraxler, and T. C Malone sec onded. Dan X. Moore, Thomas A. Jor dan and others who had- been mentioned as possible candidates, were not nut be fore .the convention. Sheriff Fraxler was therefore renominated by acclamation. Cleric of Circuit Court. Major J. P. Kennedy bad no opposition for the nomination for the Circuit Court clerkship. Wallace McCamant nominated him as a man "who had never faltered In his allegiance to his party, and who had always been zealous In support of the party nominees." Willis Fisher was not put forward, though it had been ex pected he would be. 'Major Kennedy was nominated by acclamation. Cleric of the County Court. Honley H. Holmes, the present incum bent, also had everything his own way for Clerk of the County Court. C. A. Cogswell, who nominated him, said that he had shown that he was eminently qual ified. Mr. Holmes' nomination was made by acclamation. Beach Wins the Recordershlp. Tho great event of the day was the con test for tho Recordershlp. Up to Sun day night It was the general belief that S. C Beach, now City License Collector, had the lead. Yesterday morning it was given out that Mr. Beach had been side tracked in the interest of J. C. Jamleson, Councilman from the Tenth Ward. Beach Is not a man to give up a light when the chances appear to be against him, so he kept up his missionary work. Wallace McCamant nominated Mr. Jamleson in a fine speech. J. T. Gregg nominated Beach, saying he had done good work In the ranks of the party, and tud always been "true as steel; true to his friends and true to his party," J. T. Whalley seconded Jamleson, saying the Recorder ship was the bnly place on the ticket which the Tenth Ward wanted. A num ber of delegates from the city and county put in good words for Beach, and In creased tho hopes of his friends. Beach received 77 of the 126 votes cast, and Jamleson 49. Great enthusiasm greeted 'the announcement of Beach's nomination, and there were calls for the winner. On Mr. Jamleson's motion the nomination of Mr. Beach was made unanimous. Brooke for County Treasurer. William Conner nominated Thomas Scott Brooke for County Treasurer. W. H. Barry moved that the nominations bj closed, and that the secretary be instruct ed to cast the unanimous vote of the convention for Mr. Brooke. This was done. School Superintendent. J. B. Easter nominated R. F. Robinson, principal of Central School, East Side, for School Superintendent. J. T. Gregg placed in nomination E. X. Curtis, of Se'.l wood. Professor Robinson was nominated on the first ballot, receiving 74 votes to 45 for Curtis. Dr. Rand for Coroner. Komlnations for Coroner was then de clared in order. Dr. D. H. Rand, was nominated by Dr. E. H. Thornton, Dr. Rand was nominated by acclamation. County "Surveyor. John A. Hurlburt was named for Sur veyor by George R. Shaw and nominated by acclamation. Justices and Constables. Komlnations for Justices of the Peace and Constables were the next In order of business. The west side of tho titer came first. W. A. Cleland named Otto J. Kraemer, who was nominated by ac clamation. For Constable. West Side, Thomas Mc Kamce, John D. Mann, Sam Simmons, J. E. Courtney and George Mitchell wero placed In nomination. McKamee was nominated on the first ballot, receiving 31 votes, to 13 for Mann, 11 for Courtney and 2 for Simmons. Komlnations for Justice of the East Side district was the next In order ot business. Mr. Easter nominated Thad W. Vreeland, and the nomination was made unanimous. H. S. Upham was nominated for Con stable on the East Side. L. T. Carpenter and Captain A. M. Cox were also nomi nated. The vote resulted as follows: Upham. 6; Carpenter, 9: Cox. 26. For Justice of the Peace of Multnomah district, Fred E. Harlow, of Trout dile, was nominated by acclamation. James Menzles was nominated for Constable in Multnomah district. General Deelie Xomlnntes Rovre. The delegates settled back In their seats for the long-expected battle royal when Chairman Paxton announced that nomi nations for Mayor were in order. To their surprise. General Becbe began speak ing In a way that Indicated his Intention to nominate a candidate. As the General proceeded the hall became so quiet that one could near a pin drop, and when he had finished, the enthusiasm knew no bounds. In nominating Mr. Rowe, Gent cral Beebe said: Mr. Chalrmsn. I rise, sir, to place in nom ination for the high office of Mayor of the City of Portland one of our fellow dtlxens. the mention of whose name will Inspire confidence In his Integrity, and a recognition of his fitness for an cfilclent and energetic discharge of its crerous dutes and important resposlblllttea. The duty which this convention has assem bled to perform la of a most serious snd Im portant rature. The candidates which are choun by It today will occupy during the er sulng terms the offices for which they ate nimed. The conditions under which tbe Re publican party In Oregon exercises Its tunc tlcrs sr cf a character to render It t'le ron crvfr of the vastly Important Interests l:Cu enced and largely controlled by ths degree cf h.nrxr. ability and energy with whim cur piollc seivants In state, county and city db charge lie duties of their offlees. In prexertlng to the people todsy the na-re cf one for whom their suffrages are to be asked as 1-atnr of this city. It should be a name that will command public respect and Inspire puiiv confidence. The clTce of chief executive of this Impr-al city of the Northwest, the official medium and representative through which It has con. act with Its sister cities throughout the land. Is no plsythlrg or worse, to be bandied about with out regrrd for the dignity Inseparable from a proper opt ration of Its exalted functlots. cr the eamtst. conscientious appreciation ot its irate-tan, and far-reaching responsibilities. The Mayor ot Portland should tx inn rf whom Itr citizens can be proud. Such a man. Mr. Crairman, Is our fellow cltlien whose name I am about to present. He has lived long among us, snd Is well known to us all. A man of steriiig Integrity and unimpeachable honor, whose discharge of duty in many positions of trust and responsibility has alwajns been char acterised by capability of a high order, snd untiling energy and Industry: a man whose fitness In every essential requisite for the high executtt e office for which he Is now nominated, cannot be questioned, and who In his admin istration of Its duties will faithfully, vigorously and fearieenly advocate and apply the princi ples which ccnstltut public office a public trnst. I have the honor, Mr. Chairman and gentle men, to place In nomination for Mayor of Portland Henry S. Rowe. In seconding Mr. Rowe. D. Soils Cohen made a pleasant reference to the Mayor alty contest of four years ago. He said that unless he and General Beebe were confident that Mr. Rowe's experience would be different from their own they would not be urging him to stand as a candidate for Mayor. Mr. Cohen said that Mr. Rowe would. If elected Mayor, con tinue the reforms Instituted two years ago. and would "continue in the footsteps of our late lamented Mayor Mason and the esteemed citizen who now fills the office of Mayor." On motion of F. A. Bancroft, Mr. Rowe was made the unanimous choice for May or, amid enthusiastic cheering. Lonsr for City Attorney. Bell, of the KInth Ward, placed In nom. Inatlon J. M. Long for City Attorney. Mr. Long's nomination was. seconded by W. A. Cleland. On motion of Mr. Cogs well the rules were suspended and the nomination was made unanimous. Devlin for City Auditor. W.JH. Tdd nominate TTVvllr, frtr City Auditor. Wallace McCamant second ed the nomination. The nomination was made unanimous. City Treaumrer. Dr. O. P. S. Plummer nominated J. Ed. Werleln for City Treasurer. Tho nomina tion was made unanimous. City Engineer. Bancroft nominated W. B. Chase for City Engineer. This nomination was also made unanimous. Cameron for Mnnicipnl Judsre. The next business was the nomination ot Municipal Judge. F. A. Bancroft nom inated George J. Cameron. T. J. Geisler was nominated by B. Labbe. Wallace Mc Camant nominated Gustav Anderson. The ballot resulted: Cameron 68, Geis ler 7, Anderson 19, Paul R. Deady L Councllmen. . Tho delegates from each ward were then Instructed to get ready for the nomina tion of candidates for the Council, and a recess of a few minutes was allowed that they might arrange the ticket. The nominees for the Council are printed else whore. Following this came tbe appointment of the city and count committee. These names are printed elsewhere. Upon the request of Mrs. A. S. Dunlway, the convention granted Miss Lena Morrow 10 minutes to discuss the woman suffrage question. Miss Morrow had left the hall, supposing that it would be In session for a considerable time. She did not return, and the convention adjourned. To Candidates. The) Allied Printing Trades Council asks its friends to refrain from placing orders for printing until they receive a full list of offices which are entitled to use the Allied Printing Trades Council labeL This council is affiliated with the Federated Trades of Portland. Petition In Bankruptcy. A petition was filed In the United States Court yesterday by the Portland General Electric Company, asking that the Colum bia Electric & Repair Company be ad judged a bankrupt. The Columbia Elec trical &. Repair Company has its place of 'business In Astoria, and owes debts amounting to more than 1000. Petitioner avers that it is Insolvent, and has com mitted an act of bankruptcy, whereforo It Is asked that It be declared bankrupt. DAILT METTEOrtOIXMJICAL REPORT. PORTLAND, . April 9.-8 P. M. Maximum temperature, 68; minimum temperature. 36: river reading at 11 A. M.. 8.8 feet; change In the last 24 hours. O.T foot; total precipitation. 8 P. M. to 8 P. M., trace; total precipitation from Sept. 1. 1E09. 31.81 Inches; normal pre cipitation from Sept. 1. 1609. S0.S2 Inches; defi ciency, 7.S1 Inches; total sunshine April 8. 3.-W; possible sunshine April 8. 13.11. WEATHER SYNOPSIS. The barometer Is high slong the International boundary from tbe Pacific Ocean to tbe Great Lakes. It Is relatively low over Southwestern Oregon. No rain hss fallen In the North Pa cific States during tbe last 24 hours. Season able temperatures prevail west of the Cas cades, but to the east of this range It Is cooler than usual. Severe frosts occurred Monday morning in Oregon and Washington. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for the 28 hours ending at midnight Tuesday. April 10: Western Oregon and 'Western Washington Increasing cloudiness; variable winds. Eastern Oregon Fair and warmer: northerly winds, becoming variable. Eastern Washington snd Northern Idaho Fair; variable winds. Southern Idaho Fair; warmer In eastern por tion; variable winds. Portland and vicinity Increasing cloudiness; variable winds. AUCTlOJf SAii&S TODAY. At 2 P. M.. at Central Auction Rooms, cor. Alder and Park. Geo. Baker & Co.. auc tioneers. At 249 Fifth St.. between Main and Madison, at 10 A. M. J. T. Wilson, auctioneer. At salesroom, 411 Washlngon St.. at 10 A. M. S. L. N. Oilman, auctioneer. MEETING NOTICES. A. & A. S. RITE. OltEGOM LODGE OF PERFECTION; NO. 1. Special meeting this EM3 evening at 8 o'clock. Work In 4th. 6th and 6th degrees. By order VEN. MASTER. A WASHINGTON LODGE. NO. 4C, J AND HAWTHORNE LODGE. NO. "V ylll. A. F. & A. M. Joint special XSyf communication this (Tuesday) even- lng at 8 o'clock. E. A. degree. All Masons cordially Invited. By order W. M's. F. GLAFKE. JR.. Sec J. A. NEWELL, Sec ELLISON ENCAMPMENT. NO. 1. I. O. O. F. Regular meeting- this (Tuesday) evening at 7:30 o'clock. Work In the Patriarchal degree. Visitors welcome. S. GRUTZE. Scribe. R. O6V0LD. C. P. ELKS' SOCIAL Thursday night. Members and visitors will get their tickets at Slg Wer thelmer's. 123 Sixth et. Bonx. WERTHEIMER To the wife of Jule Wer thelmer, a son. DIED. GRIFFIN March 31. 1000. at Sumpter, Or.. from pneumonia. Mrs. II. B. Oriffin. mother ot Mrs. Lorlng S. Carter, of this city. EDWARD IIOLMAX. Undertaker. 4th nd Yamhill sta. Rena Stlnson, lady assistant. Both phones No. BOT. J. P. FIJILErr A SORT. Undertakers. Lady Assistant. 27B Third st. TeL. O. F. S. DUXNIJ5G, Undertaker. 414 East Alder. Lady Assistant. Both phones. Floral pieces; eut Bowers. Clarke Bros. 2S Morrison. Both phones. KEW TODAY. NEWCASTLE COAL Hss been leading cost on coast tor 20 years. Pacific Coast Cc. 249 Washington st. TeL 229. THOS. SCOTT BROOKE REAL ESTATE-SLOANS ROOM 16 CONCORD BUILDINO. BONDS MORTGAGES Highest market price paid for municipal snd school bonds. Lowest rates on xnortgsge loans. Will take charge ot estates as agent or trustee on reasonable terms. W. H. FEAR. 41ft Chamber of Commerce. 1RVINGT0N. PRICES OF LOTS REDUCED. The undersigned Is now prepared to build houses in Irvlngton. Portland's most desirable suburb, on the Installment plan, whereby the monthly payments will be ACTUALLY less than rental charged for similar residences. If you cannot call, send for drculsr. C. H. PRESCOTT. 212 and 213 Chamber of Commerce. TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. . Notice la hereby given that the board of ex aminers for Multnomah County will hold ths regular examination of aiplleants for teachers county certificates. In the rooms of the Port land Business College. Fifth and Yamhill streets, on April 11. 12 and 13. commencing at 9 o'clock in the forenoon and continuing until 4 o'clock In the arte moon of each day. Branches for Wednesday Penmanship, his tory, orthography, reading. Branches for Thursday Written arithmetic, theory of teaching, grammar, school law. Branches for Frl day Geography, mental arithmetic, physiology, civil government. Applicants for primary cerefleates will be ex amined as follows: Branches for Wednesdsy Penmanship, or thography, reading. Branches for Thursday Art of questioning, theory of teaching, methods. IN EXPLANATION. The branches above specified will be taken In the order sad on tbe days deslgnsted. and all applicants will begin on a certain branch at the same time. An applicant who has msde a standing of 80 pencent. or more, on any branch, at the last two examinations taken In Oregon. Is entitled to exemption thereon. 8uch branch may be taken In order to make a higher standing. If tbe applicant so elects. A. P. ARMSTRONG. N. County Saperlntcndsal. . CLASSIFIED AD.1 RATI tnr TtAoms.- '-Rlfuatfstna TC..&4 . ik - "J less. IS cents: IS to words, 30 cents: 21 to I .wt a ith wu. ., (usc&uai xor imitjo UNDER 1T.T. I ri li Ml crvtna . Today." 30 cents for IS words or less: 14 to ..W.MB. nuta, a. u i WIATOS, OU T1. SCC iroi uzssruoxx. r.srn aoaiuonaj lnseruon. half: no further discount under en mmi "NEW TODAT" (gauge measure sgata). eems per une. nrst insertion; to cents per ior esca ana.E,qna. msercon. A3TCSE3IEXTS. CORDRAY'8 THEATER- ONE WEEK; COMMENCING SUNDAY APRIL 8. MATINEE SATimriAV THE FRANTICALLY FUNNT FARCE. I "HAVE TOU SEEN SMITH 1" "HAVE YOU SEEN SMITHf "HAVE TOIT SEES SlIITni- THB.FAVORTTE OF FUN AND FROLIC.! Regular prices Orchestra and dress di5l ww. a.c, . -rv, ug,cv BIU tC NEW TODAY. TTl.!ll i"i"r rt unpvnc tvov .n. . sugar for 31. with all orders of general sS ceriea cf S3 and upwards. Coffee, better tnJ .ever: Java and Mocha, only 2: per lb. Tel aut jusa sraues oi idc per ID. cut to 40c Is a snap. Two 3-puucd cartons of 1 soda crackers, only 3Sc 183 Third st. YamhilL TOU CAN HEAR IT DROP! ALT. Ttir creamerr butter down to 40e and 4v f.n dairy butter. 30c and 33c; ranch egxs. 2 doj c .uur xour gooas at wneiesale prlo save one profit. La. Grande Creamery Co. : A.UUU,,, Bb., ucr iiun). nuu pnor.es. DON'T WALK: YOU CAN SAVE YOC street-car fares both ways on one roll of la ter. Fancy creamery butter. 2 lbs.. 40c aJ too; uarry Dutter. aoc ana 35c; new mil cneese. ids.. :c: rancn egg- 2 dos.. 2 All goods sold at wholesale prices. La Gran jreamery en.. 4 lamnm. FULL-WEIGHT CREAMERY BUTTER. smr 4-pouna roii; xresn uregon eggs. 2 dx for 23c: 1 gallon table eyrun na bulk). 2 pint bottles catsup. 23c At McKlnnorJ urocery. lis xniro- notn phones. WE ARE THE FIRST TO GO DOWN AJ3 last to come ur. Best creamerr huttee rJ a square, no higher. Both -tores Not 4 1 asningion si. ana a North 14th st. Oregi v.asu urucerr. INVESTMENT SECURITIES, PORT OF POIls isna oonas ior sale. Also J I o.oun, fsooo iosui; low rates, u. uooa. uoncora Bug. FOR SALE COLLECTION OF OREGON AN asningion Indian basnets and bacs. Worcester block. Hours. 0 to 12 A. M. Mortgage Loans On Improved city snd fsrm propertr. at lo current rates. Building loans. Installmai loans, xacmaster & BlrreU. Ill Worcester bll PARR1SH & WATKINS Real Eitate, Loan and Iruurance Ajenl 250 Alder Street FOR SALE HEAL KSTATB. MODERN EIGHT-ROOM RESIDENCE. FUJj basement, furnace, built recently: good cation. Any family wanting a nice, clean, ul to-caie. comiortaoie residence, wtin lull u In oeslrabte Dortlon or cltr. Investigate thk 23-acre tract on the East Side motor HrJ 15 acres In cultivation; small bouse as barn. For sale at a bargain. 1 13-acre tract on Johnson Creek: fair bulll Irga. can be sold very cheap for amount mortgage. BUILDING LOTS-Nlce building lot on 1 Third, near Broadway. Holladays add.. orJ J.0O. Best Dur in the cltv ror the Dflce. 13th street Fine lot near Portland Aral emy. Best lots about the city for tho prld will sell 3l reel, or reet li wanted. Irving street Fine CO-foot lot between and 21th. unlr 20X. Lincoln Park Annex Soma fine lots In th tract from $100 and upwards. The bestprol enr about the cltr lor the morter. . a K. HENRT. 273 Stark i INVESTMENTS 100 acres. Gi under cultivation, fair far house, good barn, all tenced. slzhtller Mount Tabor: a magnificent site tor a coul try home; easy terms: JSOuo. 6 acres near Inlcgton. with small 32100. 3-room cottage on Fifth st., StGOO. -a-room cottaze on Fifth st.. S'JOOO. 7-room house and corner lot. Grant and Sel on J. S3GOO. T-room cottage, full lot, on East Oak. "del in." Jisoo. lots In Couch addition from & unwa Caruthers' addition, from 3KI upwards. Furnished nouse tor rent. ? rooms. S2u DAVID S. STEARNS. 140 Washington st. Tel. Main 223.1 ATTENTION! BUY DIRECT FROM OWNS. nvsers mine orchard. O miles south ot S lem; mile from church, school, Ilopeds P. O. and store; one of the finest 5-jear-o orchards In Marlon County: eell In 10-ac tracts or larger. 375 per acre, half down, loi time, easr terms on balance. Also 12S acr fine rolling grain or orchard land, H ml zrom Koaeaaje; na acres in uisa Bi&ie culttatlon. 13 acres In nice bottom and tic ber: creex running tnrougn: goon spring tome fruit: HO t-r acre half down, loi tme on balance: cos of the bet bargains Tne Vslter-. Call at rwldenc. d mile soul of Salem, or. for Information, address Walt! II. Jory. Salem. Or. 33000 WILL TAKE A NICE HOUSE OF wwtnv. flpst iKircraln on the West Side. 3190 will buy a desirable suburban homl ctn rnr I!n. I 110005 acre", well Improved. G-room housl worm pnee. uavili&u.. .wiu a. -w.. s JOS Chamber of Commerce. nin KTATS15ttl HOUSE AND LOT. Front st.. near Grant: 0 rooms, bath, celtl and shed; rents ror siz.m per monin; musi i otM At nnre. nnd hse therefore reduci nric 25 n.r cent this week. Cheapest bu within walking distance. Albert B. Ferrerl 245H Morrison st. S.11M THAT NEAT 5-ROOM MODERN ,m lth hath hot snd cold water: Ian basement, brick foundation: at 173 Caruthe ump Pwnt! In Derfect order, and a fine heir rnr .mall family, at halt of value; rent 31211 per month, Albert B. Ferrers, 2H Morrl son si. 12220 FOR 3 ACRE3 ON MOUNT TABOF sightly, near cars, beautiful situation for. I fine home: will sell part. 33000 for 7&xlu feet on Gllsan St.. choice property. Has Land Co., room bneriocK bidg. FOR SALE 10 ACRES OF MY HOME PLAC 10O yards east of city limits on Hawthorns Are. car line, or will sell In 1-acre tracl at price ot city lots. W. S. Falling. Static! A. poruana. NEW MODERN HOUSE. 10 MINUTES' WALi from postornee. axi. ai su per monin. jne modern nouse. ssnmgion car une. siuhi, sio per mourn, a s, care urrsuaiao. FOR RALE BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN HO of T acres; 5 acres prunes; on electric line; good bouse ana Dem; city water, dress P. O. box 630. city. FOR SALE NEW AND MODERN 6-ROOM. : story nouse, irvingion aaaiuon: ssuu co hslsnce small monthly payments, with m erate Interest rate. Address H 7. OregonlanJ TOU CAN'T BEAT IT ON WEST SIDE! COP, ner lot. witn gooa vroom noto ana o-rooi cottage; 32500. part on time. 0 per cent. O I Oregoman. 70 ACRES. ONE MILE FROM MT. motor line: 6 acres cleared. 2 acres beaiisl orchard. 3000. C. E. Bennett. 12TH Fourth si 3S50 LOT. WITH SMALL HOUSE. ON Salmon St.. near 18th: also 6-roora cotti Hollsday's add. Miller. 305 Chamber of I FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR nrorjertT Prune orchard: bargain: going East. Address O 4. care Oregoolan. D3IRABLE RESIDENCE LOTS, COUCH AI dlllon. exceedingly low prices. Duiiamg ; poses oniy. u. uooa. tncora ttuuaing. CLACKAMAS COUNTY TAX ROLL AT OH nss ot.F. Kiiey, cuts chamber or comme: House and lot. built to suit. Installments; en cash payments. Derameter. fill Msrquam. A SNAP 485 INCOME: TWO MODE nouses ana lot. 270 Caruthers st. FOR SALE FARMS. FOR SALE A FINE DAIRY AND farm ot 308 acres. 13 miles below Portlan on Willamette Sloush: 200 seres bottom lan 100 upland: good bouse and bora. Trie j.uw.t. terms easy. David S. Steams, v ssoinguro. si. IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE TN parts cf Oregon and Washington; psymsat miu to suit purchasers, for lull partlo u (9 TiruNs prepenses, apply to sis uirreii. oil vhorcesier Dtoca. i 160 ACRES TIMBER LAND. CLAC County: perfect title: very cheap: 8.00O.C usi ot timber, feier il. .ward, us CXa. oer ot commerce. 53 ACRES. ALL IN CULTTVATION. J MQxl esse, iu acres in rruit: gooa Improvement! bargain. VnrnrT.ParlBa Pottery. "KorssV. . 'J.i