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THE MORNING OHEGONIAN,- THURSDAY, ATRID 19, 1900.
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BOSS BALLOU'S WORK
Democrats Will Change to a
"Citizens" Ticket
FUSION WITH THE M'BRIDEITES
Combination for Leclalntlve Ticket
Dr. 11111 Arralcna Good Gov
ernment Scuemea.
I have been holding aloof from the good gov
ernment movement of late because it seems to
have fallen Into tho hands of those who have
entirely chanced the original plan. I under
stand that the committee Is now arranging for
n Legislative ticket. I know It was dlstlnctW
understood, and so stated In the pledge cir
culated and signed, that we should interest
ourselves in municipal and county affairs only-.
Therefore, all who signed the pledge will not
regard themselves as bound by. the action of
tfci committee. Those who now seem to rep
resent the organisation are In reality repre
senting themselves only. Edgar I. Hill, !'
tor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Hill last night took an unequivocal
stand against the new schemes of the poll
Ldans Into whose hands the Good Govern
ment movement has fallen. They are
arranging with the Democratic nominat
ing committee to place a "citizens" ticket
In the field, which ehall be made up cf
the Democratic nominees for county and
city offices, already selected, with Ave or
fclx sorehead Republicans and 10 or 11
Democrats on the Legislative tlck6U Dr.
Hill was one of the original promoters
of the Good Government movement. Since
Its functions have been so completely di
verted and It has become a mere political
machine. Dr. Hill and others of his early
associates have fallen away from it. The'r
purposes were moral; now the association
Is a political machine, used to promote the
schemes of the McBride-MItchell faction
of the Republican party. In consequence,
the movement has lost about all the sup
port It once claimed.
When first organized, there were Re
publicans. Democrats and Prohibitionists
on the pledgee that formed the basis of
the movement. That these representatives
of different parties might find common
ground for work. It was distinctly under
stood that the movement should extend no
further than to the municipal and county
offices. And In this prescribed latitude,
the majority of members entering Into tho
movement voted and stood for work strict
ly within party lines. That is, they rec
ognized the necessity of party machinery,
and intended to do no more than aid is
influencing the party management to se
lect good candidates. This influence wa
to be exerted impartially among the Re
publicans or Democrats, not through en
tering the primaries with a ticket of dele
gates, but by eimply announcing that if
good men were not put up, they would be
opposed. The logical sequence of this po
sition of course was that If neither party
put up good men, there might be the ne
cessity for a few Independent candidates.
Now, most of the Republican members of
the movement gladly admit that the Re
publican candidates for city and county
offices are unusually good men. and they
have no reason for launching into an in
dependent movement at this time, and are
not doing so.
O. H. Ballou is charged with being
largely Instrumental in trying to work out
of a project Intended merely as an agita
tion for good candidates, a regular party
machine, serving the purposes of a few aa
closely d any ring organization ever did.
Sir. Ballou was deposed as presiding of
ficer when it was learned by hla asso
ciates, some time before the Republican
primaries, that ho was dickering with
Mayor Storey and other politicians to get
up an independent ticket. He later en
deavored to get a position on the execu
tive committee, but failed. The real ex
ecutive committee appointed Is not acting
with the professed committee now assum
ing these dutltei in conjunction with Mr.
Ballou. A succinct history of the move
ment was furnished The Oregonlan last
evening by a business man who has been
closely allied with it until the recent per
version. He said:
"The whole thing came from the agita
tion by the Ministerial Association to im
prove the pcrsoi.nel of the city candi
dates for office It was recognized that
whatever was done would hava to be ac
complished through a general organization,
with a layman at its head, and on the rec
ommendation of some of the ministers, we
put O. H. Ballou in the chair. He was a
member of the executive committee, ex
offlclo, tho other two members being Oscar
Cox and A. E. Davis. A dlocusslon arose
early as to the organization's functions.
A few wanted to go Into the primaries and
from thence to an Independent ticket. If
necessary. This purpose was talked, down
when It manifested itself, and caused one
or two to withdraw. Ballou eoon began
using more rein In his office than was ever
intended, and occasional reports came of
negotiations by the chairman, which were
certainly not approved by the general
body of the members. A man closely con
nected with what was known at the Mitch
ell fartlon of the Republican party told
some of us that Ballou had been work
ing to associate them with the Good Gov
ernment movement. Later it positively de
veloped at a meeting that Ballou had been
trying to riake oargalns with Mayor Stor
ey for an independent ticket, and Ballou's
resignation as chairman was asked for. It
was tendered, with thofc of the other two
members of the executive committee. A
coirmittce of five was appointed to select
an executive committee of five, two of tlu
members being the present President Rcld
and Secretary Morgan. The names sub
mitted by this committee were TV. M
Lndd, L. B. Cox. E. C Rronaugh. Oscar
Cox and D. Dalglcish. The Ann three
men hesitated before accepting, repre
senting, as they did, two parties. Being
assured that the movement was simply to
secure better candidates on either tick?:,
they finally accepted and acted to some
extent Pursuant to thefs? Ideas. Mr. Ladfl
was a delegate to the Republican Con
vention, of which party he is a member
and there exercised what influence he
could in placing good men on the ticket,
and was, I believe, generally regarded
as the mouthpiece of the Good Govern
ment movement In thlfl work there. He
has expressed himself as well satisfied
with the city and county ticket named,
with one or two exceptions, which U nl"
he or the organization could ask.
"Ballou and his coadjutors took another
tangent. The committee appointed to
choose an executive committee nertimfd
the office of the latter body, and have
been so acting, without the authority of
the body of the men who signed the
pledge. Perhaps they have had a dozen
or more at some of the meetings when
they have changed plans. It 1 certainly
not the work of the Gcod Government
movement, as it first b"gan. 'When thej
took on tho alliances now plainly manifest,
tho mlnitem saw they could not co-operate,
and the result is thev have held
hack. ArchbIhop Christie. Ribbl J. Bloch.
Dr. T. L. Kllot and Dr. Kdear P. Hill ar
not IdontIfil with what Is being done
now, nor will be.
"I would av. however, that while the
present Indication is that the whole thing
has been a fizzle, that Is rot really the
case. We have accomplished what wc
rtnrted forth to acco-npIMi. Yesterday one
of the most prominent members of the
Republican partv In t'ortlind told me that
the movement had fully vindicated Itself.
He said tho Influence exerted was very
patent In the choice or candidates In that
party. "Wc wont Into- It simply as a moral
movement, without the Intention of get
ting into politics."
The disgruntled Republicans are to get
five or six placeo on the "citizen' ticket.
They have not been sticklers for large rep
resentation, for they know that they can
not make a showing of great numerical
strength, and they must take what they
can set. Beggars cannot be choosers.
They are not more interested in electing
the fusion nominees than they are In de
feating the Republican candidates, es
pecially the State Senators. The Senators
hold for four years. They will vote for a
successor to Mr. McBrlde in 1901 and to
Mr. Simon in 1S0J. It Is dear, even to
the short-sighted McBrlde vision, that he
cannot bo re-elected, and the most he
can hope to do is to tie fast a few votes
say 8 or 10 that will give him a chance
to make terms as to who shall be. tho
winner. Perhaps it may be his friend
Mitchell, who will. In consideration of his
valuable services in the past, demand that
McBrlde get out of the way and let him
inherit his votes and opportunities for
success, whatever they are. As it looks
now, however, the deal between McBrlde
and Mitchell is that one shall be mado
Senator la 1M1 and the other In 1S01
Mitchell cannot now make any other oe
mand on McBrlde than that they make
their fortunes and Interests mutual. It is
incumbent on him that the former b
given an opportunity to do what he can
for himself and that he have the ex-Senator's
individual support in doing It. Mc
Brlde certainly -paid extraordinary atten
tion to the suggestions and advice of
Mitchell after the latter was defeated,
and did all in his power to sustain the
prestige of his faction. So Mitchell can
ask for nothing for himself until Mc
Brlde is rattened that he cannot be elect
ed and expresses himself as willing to
step out of the way.
Tho Democrats have no hope of electing
their Legislative ticket or their county
nnd city ticket, except through a split
among the Republicans. They have re
cently given a most interesting exhibition
of their virtuous purpose not to fuse with
the Populists in this county, and there
has been a deal of fine eloquence and ele
vating talk about harmony in the party
and returning to first principles, and the
rottenness of fusion. It was effective in
discouraging an alliance with the Popu
lists, probably because there was and is
in Multnomah County no Peoples party
to fuse with. But now It is designed not
only to fuse with the Republican core
heads, but to abandon even the party
name. That the project will not receive
the unanimous Indorsement of the con
ventlon at tonight's meeting may be re
garded as certain.
XO FACTION' SLIGHTED.
Fusion Legislative Ticket to Include
AH Parties.
The Democratic city and county conven
tion will meet tonight is assembly hall.
Chamber of Commerce, to conclude its
work of nominating a ticket. The un
finished work consists of naming four
candidates for the State Senate and 12
for the House of Representatives. This
work was Intrusted to a committee of
five, which has been arduously at work
for the past week formulating a slate. It
is believed this work has been completed,
and that the committee will report to
the convention tonight a set of candidates
whose political beliefs are so varied and
so diametrically opposes not only to the
regular Republicans, but to one another,
that the faction does not exist that will
not be represented. The members of the
committee are very reticent, and decline
to give out in advance the result of their
deliberations; but they Intimate that they
have secured a combination that will
make everybody happy.
Many Democratic leaders say the noml
ness for -State Senators will be:
C E. S. Wood. Gold Democrat.
R. D. Inman. Bryan Democrat.
D. P. Thompson. Sliver Republican.
George H. Williams, Republican.
It is understood, however, that Judge
Williams has not yet been asked to accept
the nomination, and whetner he will con
sent to be a factor of the ticket will be a
problem for the convention to tackle.
The members of the nominating commit
tee and the Democratic leaders positively
decline to give out the names of the candi
dates who will be brought out for Repre
sentatives. They agree in the statement,
however, that there will be two Populists
and at least four Republicans on the list.
The Republicans will represent the vari
ous factions and there will be as many
kinds of Democrats on the ticket as there
are Democratic members.
The nominating committee of five ap
pointed by the revised Good Government
Association has been in close consultation
with the Democrats for several days, and
have agreed to support any candidate for
the Legislature the Democrats will name,
who are pledged for the amendment of
the city charter, a repeal of the reap
portionment law and a general primary
election law. It is understood that the
Democrats are willing to indorse all three
of these planks.
It Is also understood that a mass meet
ing will be held tonlghtin A. O. U. W. Hall,
for the purpose of nominating a citizens'
or independent ticket. Just who is behind
this movement is problematical, but, so
far as city and county officers are con
cerned, no fusion with the Democrats 1j
proposed. It is said that a full ticket will
be nominated, but that the legislative
ticket will be Identical In Its personnel
with that named at the same time. In a
different hall, by the Democrats. A rough
guess at the independent slate follows:
Mayor W. A. Storey.
City Engineer Robert Austin.
City Attorney V. K. Strode.
County Commissioner George C Sears
County Assessor R. S. Greenlcaf.
County Treasurer Ralph W. HoyL
Sheriff Thomas Jordan.
Clerk of Circuit Court Willis Fisher.
Constable Henry Crabe or Sam L. Sim
mons. County Superintendent of Schools A. P.
Armstrong.
Coroner Dr. Paul Scmler.
SEVENTH WAnD REPUBLICANS.
Speakers Dlscnss Local Iaanea of the
Cnnipalgrn.
The Republicans of the Seventh Ward
assembled at their hall last night to hear
D. Soils Cohen address them on local is
sues, as he stated that it was too early
to discuss the men and measures of Na
tional politics.
The meeting was called to order by Dr.
Saylor, chairman of the club, who apolo
gized for any little dissensions in the
ward, and then introduced Mr. Cohen,
who went Into the details of the so-called
reform movement, calling particular at
tention to the fact that the majority of
the reformers' were men who had held
office for the last two to eight years
and wished to keep on top by the aid
of a reform wave, and he further stated
that while there were a great 'many good
men who had desired office at the bands
of the "Republican convention, he chal
lenged any one to point out a man among
the nominees who was not eminently
qualified for the office to which he was
nominated.
After Mr. Cohen closed. J. A. Courtney,
a member of the executive committee of
the club, arose In his seat and stated
that he wished to say that, notwithstand
ing his name had been in the papers as
a probable independent, he had no such
desire or intention.
T. C Devlin then claimed the atten
tion of the meeting, while he explained
' the theory of good municipal govern
ment. He Is conceded to be one of the
best Informed men. In this matter on the
Pacific Coast.
W. B. Chase followed with a short ad
dress on the technicalities of the .Engi
neer's office and the responsibilities rest
ing on the shoulders of the man whom
the people select to fill this Important
office.
Ed Werlcin. who was until recently a
resident of this ward, then addressed the
meeting as old neighbors, and stated
that he appeared before them for the
first time In the role of a candidate to
Follclt their suffrages, and as it was new
to him he hoped they would overlook any
mistakes for the sake of "auld lang syne."
Not n Candidate.
PORTLAND. April IS. (To the Editor.)
It has been reported that I am a candi
date for the office of Municipal Judgo on
the proposed independent ticket.
"While I fully appreciate the compli
ment my friends have manifested a will
ingness to confer upon me, I desire to
state that I have never been a candidate
for any office before any convention since
I have resided in Oregon, and I am not
an Independent candidate now.
The Republicans have nominated a good
man for the office of Municipal Judge,
and I shall take great pleasure in sup
porting his candidacy. I fully indorse
the stand the Republican party has taken
in regard to the National Issues; but I do
not approve the methods heretofore prac
tised by some politicians In securing
nominations by conventions. The most
effective method of reform, it seems to
me. Is for the people to assert their in
dependence and to wield their influence
for good at the party primaries, and to
see to it that candidates of their own
choice are selected. When this Is done
much will bo gained In the way of polit
ical reform. A. E. GEBHARDT.
Officially n. Candidate.
Ralph W. Hoyt has come out as an In
dependent Republican candidate for Coun
ty Treasurer. His nomination by electcn
was filed yesterday in the County Clerk's
office. Mr. Hoyt has served two terms In
the office.
0. R. & N. ROLLING STOCK.
Schedule Filed With the Assessor of
Multnomah County.
Tho O. R. & N. Co. yesterday filed the
following statement for assessment pur
poses, in the County Clerk's office, of the
POUNDER OF KNAPP. BURRELL & CO.
JABEZ B. KNAPP, WHO DIED APRIL 17.
Jabez B. Knapp, a pioneer of 1S52, who was the founder of the house of Knapp. Burrell
& Co., died Tuesday afternoon at his home. Lake River, Wash., after a brief illness, aged 78
years. He arrived in Portland in 1S52, crossing the plains from Ohio. Ills trip was a most
sad and disheartening one, as he lost his wife on the way through sickness, and was com
!elled to abandon the most of his outfit. He bore up courageously, however, under his try
ing experiences, and finally reached Portland in safety, with his remaining child, a daugh
ter. In an almost destitute condition. After betng settled he found employment, and. with
the few others then here, began the work of building up the great Territory of Oregon.
In 1837 Mr. Knapp engaged in the produce business with W. C Hull, under the firm name of
Hull. Knapp & Co. They continued togethed for a period of three years, doing a large
trade in shipping Oregon products to California.
In 1SC0. In connection with M. S. Burrell and his brother. Richard B. Knapp, the firm cf
Knapp, Burrell 4 Co. was formed. The house prospered, becoming one of the best known
in its line In the Northwest, and under the same name still continues as such. Mr. Knapp
retired from the partnership In 1S70. going to a point opposite Astoria, which he named
Knappton. Ills first Intention was to engage In the manufacture of cement, but the ledgo
which he prospected proved a disappointment, so he turned his attention to the lumber busi
ness, under the title of the Columbia Saw Mill. The mill is now operated by a Ban Fran
cisco firm. Borne years ago Mr. Knapp retired to his dairy farm at Lake River, Wash.,
and has lived there very quietly since, making occasional visits to Portland. He leaves a
son, J. JJ. Knapp, Jr., and a brother, Richard B. Knapp, in this city, and relatives In the
East. . Ills second wife passed away about fire years ago. The deceased was a kind-hearted,
genial man. well known by all of the old residents, and was highly respected by his friend
and acquaintances.
The portrait published above Is from a photograph made In 1SCS. the latest picture that
the deceased had taken.
rolling stock owned, leased and operated
by the company within the States of
Idaho, Washington and Oregon, of 1115.00
miles, E30.M miles of which is situated
within the State of Oregon, and 40.70 miles
in Multnomah County:
55
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cr cd
ROLLING STOCK.
Locomotives, all clashes..
Passenger, officer, ccmbl
nation
Dining car .......
1121
$2230!
CS2.5C0
3S.000
4,0.0
3.0JJ
MOO
7.000
213,503
S.S00
31.1.5
li.7.0
5&732S
loVW
1.00)
2.5i0
100 J
4.500
10.10)
1000
1
4X
Jiau tars ...
Baggage cars
3
100,
700
"I
Baceage and cxpre's,
lil
700
Hoise and relr'geratorj
Cflris
Caboose cars
Cattle tars ..
Coal cars ....
IMS
ii
vt o
12!
10C'
Wrecking. corstruciion
and dump
Ballast cars
L'al ast u.i.oader
Derricks ... .........
Pile drivers
Steam shovel
Snow plows and flxtuies,
471
io: l&o
ll 1000
MJ
150
rotary
5051
Total listed value.
J J6SO.510
Pro rate mile. $610. Total valuation
County at $610 per mine, equals $24,S27.
Southtvestern Railroad Chnnsress.
NEW YORK. April IS. The Tribune
says:
The current buying of the Gould
stocks is thought in Wall Street to ore
shadow an Important railroad consolida
tion In the Southwest. Rockefeller inter
ests, which control the Missouri. Kansas &
Texas road, 'have bought- tho Missouri
Pacific and a consolidation of these roads
is naturally talked of. The rumors go
even further. Including In the consolida
tion the Texas Pacific and the St. Louis
Southwestern, which are already clashed
as part of the "Missouri Pacific System."
although the Missouri Pacific Railway
Company does not control these two com
panies, as it does the St. Lou's. Iron
Mountain & Southern and the Interna-tib'-.at
& Great Northern, the remaining
members of the "Missouri Pacific Sys
tem." Railroad N'otrs.
General Agent Coman. of the Oregon
Short Line, left yesterday morning on a
business trip to Puget Sound.
Malone Joyce, 'of San Franclrco, travel
ing passenger agent of the Missouri Pa
cific, was in the city yesterday.
Commercial Agent Snedaker, of the Illi
nois Central, with headquarters at San
Francisco, Is In the city. Mr. Snedaker
is no stranger in Portland. He was in
charge of this territory as general 'agent
of the Rio Grande Western, from 1S to
1S9G. Ho was appointed last month as
the commercial agent of the Illinois Cen
tral. His visit here at the present time
is for the purpose of consulting with Mr.
Trumbull, tho Portland representative of
the company, in regard to the handling of
business In this section.
REPORTED GOOD PROGRESS
ANNUAL MEETING PRESBYTERIAN
DOARD OF MISSION'S.
Interesting: Papers on Various
Branches of Missionary Work
The Dead tor the Year.
Progress was written In every report of
tho North Pacific Presbyterian Board of
Missions in the annual meeting, com
menced yesterday in tho First Presby
terian Church. Every officer testified to
the onward movement, and the outline tot
the coming year's work is on the assump
tion that this prosperity will continue.
Mrs. E. W. Allen, first vice-president,
called the meeting to order. In the ab
sence of the president, Mrs. W. S. Ladd,
who Is now in New York City. The early
morning hours were devoted to a general
reception for closer acquaintanceship, and
Dr. Edgar P. Hill's greeting to the mis
sionary workers. At 9:20 began a devo
tional service, led by Mrs. Robert Mc
Lean. After prayers, singing of hymns
and a Scripture lesson emphasizing the
obligations of the missionary workers, tho
meeting "was called to order. One of the
first duties was a telegram of greeting
to the honored and helpful president of
the board. Mrs. W. S. Ladd. which was
sent at Mrs. Allen's suggestion. The tel
egram was simply a quotation of Num
bers i:24. 25 and 26 and on er-
1 prcsslon of regret felt by all at
! her absence. Mrs. Edgar P. Hill
next spoke in cordial words of welcome to
the assembled members and delegates, and
was responded to by Mrs. Gilchrist, of
Seattle. Each emphasized the great prom
ise that animates missionary work "lo.
I am with you alway, even unto the end
of the world."
Reading of the minutes of, the 11th an
nual session of last year was followed by
the report of the recording secretary, Mrs.
H. C. Campbell. In the latter reference
was made to the death of Mr. Holbrook
and other members of the board during the
past year, and two resignations by secre
taries. Mrs. F. I. Ball reported on the
work of the Sunday schools. In which sho
urged increased application of this great
and growing strength of the land to the
missionary cause. Mrs. H. W. Scott, sec
retary of the Junior Christian Endeavor
and Band, also reported. The largest
society was shown to be In Grant's Pass,
I with a total membership of 75. Albany
has a junior and two bands, with a total
i membership of 10S. Mrs. Scott also re
1 ported on the work accomplished the past
year" In the Chinese Home, of Portland,
j which subject was more fully treated later
Dy Mrs. w. S. Holt. Mrs. E. P. Moss
man, treasurer, made a very satisfactory
report. Receipts for home missions were
shown to have been $2210 SO; for the Freed
man's Board. G27 70; for foreign missions,
$32S5 55; or a total gain of 17 per cent over
receipts of last year. Mrs. E. C. Pratz
man. secretary of literature, reported
much work and good DrosDccts. Mr.
John Williamson, box secretary, reported
tnat me receipts over the past year were
hardly $100 greater, but which sho regard-
ed very satisfactory. The report of tho
home secretary, Mrs. I. L. McCommon. re
lated to matters in her department. Rev.
. William Travis spoke of the highly ap
preciated church paper. Occldent-
A committee on resolutions was appoint
ed, consisting of Mrs. A. L. Hutchison,
Mrs. J. V. Milligan nnd Mrs. E. S. Prcn-
'tlss. Tho committee on nominations con
sisted of Mrs. Hill. Mrs. Boyd and Mrs.
Holt. A hymn and closing prayer was
followed by a pleasant luncheon, which
, had ben provided by the women of Grace
i M. E. Church.
IAt the afternoon session the programme
varied from the announced courso somz
what. becau of the greater time re
quired for certain features of tho work.
i The devotional service, led by Mrs. W. B.
Lee, was participated In by a large num-
ber of the delegates and other women at
tending, and consisted of short prayers by
each. "In Memoriam," prepared by Mrs.
A. L. Ltndsley and read by Mrs. J. Thor
bum Ross, was an excellent encomium
on the very worthy work of three promi
nent members of the board who have died
since the last session. Mrs. Mary Hol
brook. the first mentioned, was one of
the organizers of the first National society
on the Coast, which grew Into the North
Pacific Board. Being thus ono of the
pioneers In the work, nnd barely second
to any la the degree of activity and power
throughout her life thereafter, her name
Is held In high regard by the members,
land Mrs. Lindsley praised the deceased's
memory In glowing terms, ilia. Jennie
M. Davles, late recording secretary of the
board, was faithfully performing; her du
ties until death. Mrs. Emellne Adalre, of
Moscow, Idaho, was another well-known
member who died during the year. She
was .secretary of the presbyterial commit.
teo of the North Pacific Board, ana for
40 yeans had been connected with the
missionary movement.
Some discussion arose over the recom
mendations made by Mrs. Mossman, chair
man of the ways and means committee.
The first one of these was that, inasmuch
as there are few girls in the Chinese
Home now, only $160 be appropriated for
this part of the work, and that the amount
be apportioned to the Portland Presbytery.
All the other presbyteries asked that
they be permitted to aid in this work, as
it appealed strongly to their young, and
the recommendation was voted down. In
homo missions an advance of 10 per cent
over last year was asked, and granted
without dissent. A like advance of 10 per
cent over the appropriation of last year for
foreign missions was asked and granted
Last year the amount was $33S5 55. In
the discussion on these two Items It de
veloped that the board had hitherto fre
quently fallen back on the generosity of
its president, Mrs. Ladd. for funds. A
10 per cent advance was recommended
and granted for the freedman's depart
ment. The contingent fund will be dis
cussed today.
J Mrs. James Wilson, foreign correspond
ing secretary, read Interesting reports
from Dr. E. J. Leonard, in Chia, and Dr.
Maud Allen, in India, representing the
board. Mrs. E. A. Saxton led In prayer,
following which there was a half-hour
with the Chinese, under the direction of
Mrs. W S. Holt. She had a large numb
ber present who Joined in a hymn, fol
lowing which she spoke at length of the
work in the Chinese Home here In Port
land. Mrs. C. R. Templeton read an
other Interesting report on "The Freed
men," which received very close-attention.
Miss Helen Clark, missionary worker
for the board at Neah Bay, was listened
to with more than passing attention. Her
original style in speaking of potlatches.
King George's men, Indian dances, etc
was very amusing and Instructive.
Yonnjr People's Missionary Rally.
A large and Interesting meeting was
held by the young people at the First
Presbyterian Church in the evening.
Rev. Robert McLean presided, and the
meeting opened with an organ voluntary
by Mrs. Ernest Bross.
Scripture reading. Psalm lxr, by W. T.
Wardle. was followed by prayer by Rev.
William Travis.
Miss Edna Protzman, the secretary of
the Christian Endeavor societies, then
read a very Interesting and complete re
port on the missionary work of the T. P.
S. C. E. She said that the young people
all over the land are learning that there is
a part in this work for each young per
son. Interesting extracts were read from
missionaries In the field, and the treas
urer's reports show an Increase in con
tribution in both home and foreign work.
The quartet, comprising Mrs. Bergen,
Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Glafke and Mrs.
Hutchinson, sang most pleasingly "I Sing
of the Home Land."
The first address of the evening was
by Professor J. F. Ewing, on the Stu
dents' Volunteer movement. Telling of
Its start from Mr. Moody's work at
Northfleld, he showed how it had grown
until by its branches the foreign work of
the T. M. C A. and the World's Christian
Student Federation, this work is spread
ing over the entire world.
He was followed by a member of the
Student Volunteers, W. P. Holt, whose
subject was "The Young Man and the
Kingdom in tho Twentieth Century." Ha
touched on the evils of intemperance and
said that the great work of the young
man today Is winning young men for
Christ, dwelling on the need of right liv
ing. Mr. McLean was both humorous and
earnest In his talk, "The Young Man's
Helpmeet in the Twentieth Century." Ha
claimed that Eve caused the fall of man,
not through other sins so much as
through ambition: that when she gives
up tho responsibilities of home life she
lays down her crown. Men have loaded
upon women the missionary, temperance
and religious work, and that next it would
be the ballot, and finally they would let
the women fight their battles.
The meeting closed with a. hymn and
benediction.
Today's Frognrame.
Morning
9:30 Devotional service. Miss Helen
Clark. Report of foreign corresponding
secretary. "Japan," Mrs. J. W. Doughty
"Mountain Whites." Miss Mabel Moore.
"Corea." Miss Ellen Strong.
10 "Missions in Alaska," Mrs. A. L.
Hutchison.
10:15, presbyterial hour Report of cor
responding secretary, Mrs. I. L. McCom
mon. Tidings from presbyteries: Portland.
"Woman's Work in the Home Land,"
Mrs. IL B. Morse. Olympla. "The Best
Use of Our Literature." Mrs. R. M.
Hays. Willamette, "Our Programme,"
Mrs. W. A. Smlck. Puget Sound. "Best
Thoughts on Giving." Mrs. H. A. Raser.
Spokane. "Tidings." Alaska "Tidings,"
Mrs. George StowelL
H:15 Hymn. Prayer league, Mrs. A.
W. Stowell.
11:30 "Map Talk on Africa," Mrs. J.
W. Miller.
U:45 "The" Ecumenical Conference."
Mrs. W. B. Gilbert. Discussion. Lunch
eon. Prayer hour.
Afternoon
1;30 Devotional service. Hymn. Prayer.
Paper on "Prnyer." Mrs. J. V. Milligan.
2 "Missions in the Islands," Mrs. W. T.
Scott.
2:15 Thank offering. Mrs. E. W. St. Pi
erre. 2:25. open parliament (three-mlnuto
talks) "New Century Plan." Mrs. J. S.
Bradley. "Mormonlsm The Outlook."
Mrs. J. J. McMlckenu. "The Bible on
Foreign Missions," Mrs. W. S. Gilbert;
"Relation of Societies to the Board."
Mrs. Wm. Elder. "Reflex Influence of
Box Work." Mrs. D. Dunlop. "Personal
Interest Through Missionary Workers."
Mrs. W. O. Forbes. "City Missions,"
Mrs. J. E. Snyder. "How Shall tho Con
tingent Fund Be Ralsed7" Mrs. N. E.
Taylor. "How Shall We Interest the
Young?" Mrs. Thomas Boyd. "The Best
Method of Raising Money in Local So
cieties." Mrs. J. W. Miller. "Missionary
Reading Circles," Mrs. H. A. Ketchum.
"Duties of Private Members," Mrs. Earl
Bronaugh.
3:25 Report of committees.
3:35 "The Outlook, Opportunity, Obllga
tlon." Sirs. Harvey Bailey.
3:45 Address. Miss Helen Clark.
EAST SIDE NEWS.
L'scfnl Career of Rev. W. C. Craw
fordOdd Fellows Anniversary.
Rev. W. C. Crawford, a prominent mem
ber of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, of this state, and aNhlgh Mason,
died at his home Tuesday night, cornet
of East Morrison and East Tenth streets,
after a somewhat protracted illness. Mr.
Crawford lived a quiet but useful life dur
ing the 30 years he had "been In Oregon,
and his chief concern was for the welfare
and happiness of others. He was born
at Vlnney Grove. Ark.. May 13. 1S50. and
had little opportunity for acquiring educa
tion. With his parents he came to Oregon
In 1S70. settling at Oregon City. In 1S72 he
entered the CorvalUs College, and gradu
ated In the scientific course in 1S75. accom
plishing in two years what usually takes
four years. He resided at CorvalUs till
he moved to Portland in 1S90. where he
lived ever since. He became a minister
of the Cumberland Presbyterian church,
doing transient work, but was not on any
fixed station. For a great many years he
was general secretary of the Oregon Synod
of the Cumberland Presbyterian church,
and afterwards was made secretary of the
Portland Presbytery. From both these
positions he was compelled to ree!gn a
short time ago on account of all ng health.
Both bodies accepted his resignation with
reluctance, as His great care and faithful
ness were well known In that denomina
tion. He has been a prominent member
of the Portland (East Side) Cumberland
Presbyterian church.
In the Masonic order Mr. Crawford at-
tained a high standard. Ha Joined Cor-
A-allls Lodge. No. 14. A. F. 4 A. M.. a
great many years ago, and then attained
all the honors that the order could offer
him. He was master of the CorvalUs
lodge for a long time. He was also a
high priest of the chapter, and had been
a thrice Illustrious master. He Joined the
Knights Templar at Eugene City. He re
tained his membership In the CorvalUs
lodge. At his request he will be buried
Friday at Oregon City by the side of his
father and mother, and the services will
be In charge of Multnomah Lodge, No. J,
A. F. & A. M., of Oregon City.
A wife and four sons survive the de
ceased, the latter being William Carl. El
lis M., Bryon E. and Clarence V. Craw
ford. Mrs. M. Howell and Mrs. N. Ed
munston, of Oregon City, are his sisters.
East Side N'otes.
Rev. Levi D. Barr, of Newberg. Is con
ducting revival services at tho Friends"
Church, Sunnyslde. Much interest has
been awakened and the attendance is
good.
Gilbert Camp Auxiliary, Spanish-American
Veterans, is preparing an entertain
ment to be given at the hall, corner Union
avenue and East Morrison street, next
Monday evening. It will be the camp's
first public function.
Rev. C. T. Hurd. pastor of the United
Evangelical Church. East Side, and Rev.
H. Deck, Second Church, Alblna. leave
this morning for Hillsboro, to attend the
Oregon conference, which convenes there
this morning. Bishop R. Dubbs presid
ing. Charles J. Hunter, of Alblna. has Just
returned from Pjttshurg, where he spent
the winter. MrT Hunter got together a
big "sack" in the Klondike, and has been
having a good time since his return from
the mines. On the 30th of the month he
will again turn his face toward the north,
and will start for Nome. He says that
when one gets the gold fever he rarely
ever gets cured.
The Alblna Republican Club is making
preparations for holding a ratification at
Gomez Hall. Russell street. Alblna. next
Wednesday evening. They propose having
a big time. During the month of May,
preceding the election, there will be some
lively meetings on the East Side, but at
present appeals to the public are regarded
as waste of ammunition.
FOR MANSLAUGHTER.
Colored Doctor Charged With Caus
ing the Death of a Patient.
Dr. Paul Cromwell, a colored physi
cian, was arrested yesterday on a charge
of manslaughter, and gave bonds In the
sum of $1000 for his appearance In Justice
Kraemer"s court next Wednesday. Tne
charge is based upon the verdict of the
Coroner's Jury, which investigated the
death of Olaf Berg, and which reads
as follows:
That said Olaf O. Berg was a native of Nor
way, aged 30 years, and a resident of Ho
qulam. State of Washington.
That the said Olaf O. Berg came to his death
at the hour of 230 P. M.. April 11, 1900. in
aa Institution operated by one Paul Cromwell,
and situated at 171 Green avenue, this city,
and that the predisposing cause of de-th ap
pears to be a cancerous growth of the neck.
That at a certain time about three months
prior to this date the said Olaf G. Berg came
to this city for treatment, and placed himself
under the care and treatment of the said Taul
Cromwell, who then held and now holds him
self out to be a practicing physician.
That the said Paul Cromwell then began to
treat said Olaf O. Berg and continued said
treatment till the time of death of said de
ceased, and collected and received for sal.l
treatment, and for slight treatment of one John
Berg brother of said deceased, various sums of
money, amounting to 9320.
That said treatment consisted principally ot
administering certain medicine, and by fre
quent application of a certain salve or pasts
to the neck or the said Olaf G. Berg, and that
said salve or paste was of a powerful caustic
nature, and that said repeated applications of
said salve or paste burned Into the deeper tis
sues and nerves of the neck of said deceased
over an area of about six inches In diameter.
That we find the said Paul Cromwell totally
Ignorant of the nature of disease and utterly
Incapable ot understanding the effect or use ot
medicine or drugs, and that In the opinion ot
this jury the death of said Olaf G. Berg wal
hastened by the treatment referred to. and
that the immediate cause of death was the
burning out of the tissues of the neck as here
inabove stated.
Cromwell's bonds are signed by Mau
rice Costello, a bartender, and Edith
Cromwell, the doctor's white wife, who
owns real estate conjointly with her hus
band. When arrested. Dr. Cromwell had
very little say further than that Berg
was dying when he began treating him
for cancer, over three months ago. "I
could not turn him away." he remarked;
"I had to do something for him.
The State Board of Medical Examiners
are prime movers in the case, and the
medical men connected with the board
contend that the continued use of caus
tic poultices had eaten away both cancer
and healthy tissue and thus caused the
man's death. They aver that cancerous
growths do not attack certain ligaments,
but that the poultices applied by Dr
Cromwell spared nothing In their work
of absorption. The case is liable to be
stubbornly contested, as the defendant
has employed counsel for the preliminary
Investigation, next Wednesday.
Counsel for the Medical Board contends
that the charge of manslaughter can be
made to apply in this case, as the stat
utes provide that the "involuntary caus
ing of the death of another shall be
deemed manslaughter," the penalty for
which Is Imprisonment in the penitentiary
not less than one nor more than 15 years,
and by a fine not exceeding $5000.
A charge of practicing medicine with
out a license is to be investigated by
Justice Kraemer also. Dr. Cromwell's
counsel has demurred to this complaint,
on the ground that the charges are made
in one. Argument on the demurrer will
bo the next phase of this case, which
is also being pushed by the State Board.
Beqneat for a University.
TOPEKA, Kan.. April IS. The will of
Mrs. Eliza Chrisman, who died In To
peka. recently, has been filed in the Pro
bate Court. She bequeaths the greater
part of a fortune estimated at $250,000 for
tho founding of the University of To
peka. COFFEE ARGUMENT.
Xmt Evidence of the Effect.
A South Dakota man. W. A. Dawley,
Sturgls. explains the condition some men
get Into from coffee drinking. Let It be
understood that coffee seems to agree with
some people well enough, but when a per
son finds It does not agree, it is better to
leave it off. He says: "I used coffee about
20 years, and quit it September 30. 1S93. I
had "become almost a complete wreck, thin
In flesh and emaciated, dyspepsia and In
digestion of the worst order, nerves shat
tered, no appetite, slept very little, and my
blood was so thin that the slightest breeze
chilled me through.
"Medicines gave no relief; I had about
given up when I finally concluded to in
vestigate and see if it was really true, as
I had read in a number of your state
ments that coffee acted like a poison to
some people. It was an easy matter to
leave off coffee when I took Postum Food
Coffee for the food coffee tasted as good
as the other, and to my surprise, It set
good on my weak stomach.
"I have been buying tho Postum
through my grocer, Mr. James Meyer, and
always have followed directions carefully.
I Uked U from- the first, and have drank
Postum three times a day ever since. Have
gained 20 pounds In weight, my appetite
is better than ever before, my sleep per
fect, dyspepsia Is a thing of the past,
and my nerves are what they should be.
I can vouch for the statement that Pos
tum Food Coee 'makes red blood' and
plenty of It. My son. Amos Dawley. of
this city, has been completely cured of
dyspepsia in three months by quitting cof
fee and using Postom Food Coffee. Th's Is
given you as an honest testimonial of the
priceless value of your (to me) life-saving
food drink. You are welcome to use my
name If you want." Respectfully.
STR
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JH
CAUSE
OP
DANDRUFF
FALLING HAIR
and BALDNESS
KOI the Germ that is Destroying
-the Hair Root.
NEWBRO'S
HERPICIDE
IS THE SCIENTIFIC REMEDY
THAT KII1S THESE
PARASITIC GERMS.
For Sail by Dru&Ub. Price $1.00.
DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
PORTLAND. April 18. S P. M. Maximum
temperature, 63; minimum temperature, 44;
river reading at 11 A. M.. 10.3 feet; change la
the last 24 hours. 0.0; total precipitation. S I".
M. to 8 P. M-, 0.00; total precipitation from
Sept. 1. 1S09, 32.52 Inches: normal precipitation
from Sept- I. 1899. 40.33 Inches; deficiency. T.S1
Inches: total sunshine April 17. 13:00; posstw
sunshine April IT. 13:39.
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
There Is a storm central oier the Dakotas,
and a trough of low pressure extends westerly
from this center to the Oregon coast. Th-re Is
no well-denned area of high pressure In sight,
hence the threatening, unsettled condition ot
the weather In the North Pacific States. Light
sprinkles or showers occurred Wednesday ov r
the Sound and Straits, but no rain was re
ported in the remaining portions of the district.
The Indications are that the present unscttjed
ccndltlons will continue Thursday.
WEATHER FORECASTS.
Forecasts made at Portland for the 23 hours
ending at midnight Thursday. Arril ID.
Western Oregon Threatening, with possibly
occasional showers; cooler in southern portion;
westerly winds.
Western Washington Threatenlng.with pro'j
ably occasional showers; westerly winds.
Eastern Oregon Cloudy to partly cloudy,
with possibly occasional showers; much cooler,
south to west winds.
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Cloudy to partly cloudy, with possibly occa
sional showers; much cooler In southern por
tion and slightly cooler la northern portion:
south to west winds
Southern Idaho Threatening, with probably
occasional showers; much cooler; westerly
winds.
Portland and vicinity Continued threatening
and unsettled weather, with showers probable;
westerly winds.
AMUSEMENTS.
MARQUAM GRAND
CALVIN HEILIG. Msr.
Friday and Saturday Nights and Saturday
Matinee. April 0. 21.
Last times in Portland of the Favorite Come
dian. HARRY CORSON CLARKE.
Presenting Broadhurst's Hilarious SulTiclency.
"WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES."
One 1Mb Laugh From Start to Finish.
An lS-Karat Comedy Without a Flaw.
TRICES Lower floor, eicipt last 3 rows. ?t;
last 3 rows. 73e: balcony, first C rows. 72c. last
C rows, fjoc; gallery. 23c.
Matinee prices 23c. 50c and 73c
CORDRATS THEATEU-
EARTER GREETING.
One Week. Commencing April 15
The beautiful Southern comedy-drama of rare
excellence.
"ON THE St'WANEE RIVER."
"ON THE SUWANEE RIVER."
"ON THE SUWANEE RIVER."
"ON THE SUWANEE RIVER."
"ON THE SUWANEE RIVER."
Regular prices Orchestra and dress circle,
5rtc: gallery, 2Tc; logos. 60c and 75c.
CORDRAY'S THEATER
One week, commencing Sunday eve. April 2
Matinee Saturday, the Great
BAKLOW MINSTRELS.
BARLOW MINSTRELS.
RARLOW MINSTRELS.
Management Harry Ward.
40 WHITE ARTISTS 10
2-BRASS BANDS-2
See the street parade.
Regular prices. Best orchestra seats. 50c;
loge seats, 50c and 75c; box seats. Si. Matinee
25c. any part of the house except loses.
Al'CTIOX SALE'S TODAY.
At 2G2 First St.. cor. Madison, at 10 A. M.
John Campbell Currle. auctioneer.
At 10 A. II.. at Central Auction Rooms, cor.
Alder and Park. Geo. Baker &. Co.. auction
eers. DIED.
COSTELLO In this city, by drowning. Henry
Costello. aged 21. Interment took place Arrll
18. l'JOO. at St. Mary's dmetery
RDWARD HOL31A5. Undertaker. 4th
and Yamhill at. Rena 3tlnon, lady
assistant. Hoth phones -o. S07.
J. P. FIXT.EY .t SON. Undertakers.
Lady Assistant. 27. Third at. Tel. I.
F. S. DUNNING, Undertaker. 414 Knst
Alder. Lndy Assistant. Both phones.
Flornl pieces; cnt flowers. Clarice
nros. SSO Slorrlson. Roth phones.
SEW TODAY.
FOR SALE BARGAIN KT CITT FROPER
ty. Fine quarter Mock on West Park, with
modern dwelling. By Parrish & Watklns.
250 Alder st.
TOR SALE AN ELEGANT RESIDENCE IN
Couch, with quarter block, facing east. By
Parrish Watklns. 250 Alder st.
Mortgage Loans
On tmprOT-M c!tr and farm property, at lowest
current rates. Building loanj. Installment
loans. Macmastcr A Btrrell. XU Worcester tile
MORTGAGE LOANS
On Improved city and farm property.
R. LIVINGSTONE. 224 Stark st.
- - -
Wellington Coal.
Pacific Coast Company. Telephone. 29. 249
Washington street.
Mortgage Loans
On Improved city property, at lowest rates.
Title Guarantee & Trust Co., 7 Chamber of
Commerce.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
ASBESTOS MATERIALS AND
ENGINEERS SUPPLIES
CHARLES GAULD. 44 First St.
BONDS MORTGAGES
Highest market price paid fcr municipal anj
school bondst. Lowest rates on mortgage loans.
Will take charge ot estates aa agent or trustea
on reasonable terms.
W. IL FEAR. 410 Chamber cf Commerce.
THOS. SCOTT BROOKE
REAL ESTATE LOANS
ROOM 10 CONCORD BUILDING.
1RVINGT0N.
PRICES Or LOTS REDUCED.
The undersigned Is now prepared to build
rouses In Irvlcgton. Portland's most desirable,
suburb, on the Installment plan, whereby the
monthly payments will be ACTUALLY lesa
than rental charged for similar residences.
It you cannot call, oend for circular.
C. H. PRESCOTT.
212 and 213 Chamber of Commerce.
Ron SALE REAL ESTATE.
TWENTY-FOURTH AND NORTHRUP STi
Large and choice lots 100x110 feet. Price only
$1500. ". V. Andrews & Co., Hamilton bid.
$750 CASH. BALANCE ON EASY TERMS,
will buy a nice home on 22d St.. near Irving.
F. BRESKE. Sherlock building.
$475-CHOICE HOME SITE. 100x250. FACINO
two avenues, west slope Mount Tabor. Rig
gen Real Estate Co.. 30-31 McKay building.