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TTTFj MOUSING OEEGONIAN, PEED AY, ' MAY 11, 1B00. EVERETT IS COLON Chosen to Command of Third Regiment, O. N. G. R. G. JUBITZ. LIEUTENANT-COLONEL Majors C. G. von Esloffsteln and F. S. Kelly-Colonel Toran "Will Com mand Foartn Regiment. THIRD REGIMENT. O. N. G. Edward Everett, Colonel. Raymond G Jubltz. Lleutenant-ColoneL Fielding S Kelly. Major. G. C. ion Eslottsteln, Major. FOURTH REGIMENT. O. N. Qs George O Toran, Colonel. John M. Poorman. Lieutenant-Colonel. John L May. Major. R. H. Leabo. Major. SEPARATE BATTALION. O. N. G. Frank L. Mead. Major. Such 1b the very excellent complement of field officers chosen last evening for the new regimental organizations of the Ore gon National Guard. The Third Regiment consists of Portland and Oregon City com panles. The Fourth Regiment is known as the "Valler and Southern Oregon com panies, white the Separate Battalion Is located In Eastern Oregon. The officers of the Third Regiment were elected by the ballot of the line officers, while elec tion of those outside of Portland was car ried on by written ballots, which were opened by Adjutant-General Gantenbein at the same time as the election In the Third Regiment. The election of the field officers con cludes a difficult task for the line officers of the Guard. Since organization was contemplated there has been much dis cussion on the subject of leaders. Now that the whole matter is placed at rest by selection of men Ttho are universally satisfied and who have the entire confi dence of not only those above them but their subordinates, a feeling or relief per vades Guard circles. Much depends on the regimental commander and much also on the other field officers of the command. In choosing a man for colonel there arc countless considerations. A man must be an officer well Informed on military af fairs, as well as possessed of executive ability and tact in the management of men. The magnetism and prestige of the colonel often govern very largely the suc cess of a regiment. In the selections made members of the Guard feel that they have admirably accomplished the great aim in choosing officers, and the best possible re sults In the future are confidently ex pected. Adjutant-General C. U. Gantenbsln. who had been designated as Inspector of elec tions, called the assemblage to order in officers' quarters of the Armory. Every line officer In Portland and Oregon City was present, with one exception. The pur poses of the meeting were explained by the order for election, and buslnes com menced Immediately, with the announce ment that nominations for Colonel of the Third Regiment were In order. But one name was submitted, that being Edward Everett. "Without opposition or delay nominations were closea, md the election was made unanimous, amidst applause. Colonel Everett was not present, and could not respond to the demand for a speech. The same unity of purpose was manifest in the selection of Lieutenant-Colonel. But one name was considered, or even thought of. and that was Major R G. Jubltz. Ha nomination vias Immediately followed by announcement of the unanimous choice, and Major Jubltz was called upon for re marks. He expressed his gratitude fof the manifest confidence Imposed by the officers, and assured all that his earnest effort would continue, as In the past, for the guard's welfare. But two names came up for the two Majorities. These were F. L. Kelly and G. C. von Egloffsteln, both of whom were made the unanimous cho ce. Captain von Egloffsteln being the only one of the two present, was called upon for an address and responded briefly, pledging his abili ties to the general success. After h s election was finished, Adjutant-General Gantenbein opened the written ballou from the Valley and east of the moun tains, which proved that Colonel G. O. Yoran had been elected Colonel o' the Fourth Regiment. Captain J. M. Pcjr man Lieutenant-Colonel, and Captains J. L. May and R. H. Leabo Majors of the Fourth Regiment, and Lieutenant F. L. Mead had been elected Major of the separate battalion east of the mountains. This announcemnet was also greeted with applause by the officers assembled, as all k of the officers outside the city are well known. One of the reasons for holding elections in all the different commands the same night vas to give each man an opportun ity to rank on his past service. The military regulations provide that officers of the same rank and holding commis sions of the same date shajl rank accord ing to their previous service In the state or National service as commissioned offi cers. If an officer has seen service In the National Guard of another state, that will not count in reckoning his rank, but service In the Regular Army or the United States Volunteers does By this means will be determined whether Colonel Ever ett ranks Colonel Yoran, or vice versa, and the precedence of the five Majors will he determined In the same manner. There will be no delav In perfecting regimental organization. Today the ex aminations of the officers of the Third Regiment w ill be hld, and the .same will be done -egarding those out of Portland just as ioon as it is possible. The new officers will be In command of their re spective regiments and battalions with n a ver short time, and all the good re sults following thorough organization will inure to the benefit of the Oregon Na tional Guard. There was a coincidence In the date of the election. Just two vears previous, to a day, Lieutenant-Colonel Yoran and Major Gantenbein conducted the first Ore gon troops to leave the state for the Span ish war from Portland towards the mobil izing point at San Francisco. It Is practi cally two j ears from the time the old organization was broken up for the war that the new was completed. Up the Valley the same two senior officers of the regiment commanding before the. war are again In the saddle. Colonel Yoran com manded the Second Regiment, O. N. G., and Captain Poorman was his Lieutenant Colonel. In Portland there have been many changes. General Summers, then commanding the First Regiment, has re tired from military work. General Gan tenbein. then Lieutenant-Colonel of thP First Regiment, Is Adjutant-General ot the state. Major P. G. Eastwlck. then senior Major, is residing in California. Major Jubltz. junior Major then, is to be Lieutenant-Colonel of the Third Regiment The Aew Officers. Colonel Everett was for years a promi nent member of the Guard. He serv ed as Captain of old Company K, was later pro moted to the rank of Major In the First Regiment, and rose to be Lieutenant-Colonel In thG same command. He resigned from the service about four years ago, at a period in his work when he was Justly accounted one of tho best tacticians of the state. He was always popular with men and officers, and understands his w ork as few men do w ho hav e only Guard opportunities for studjlng military affairs. Major Jubltz, soon to be Lieutenant Colonel of the Third Regiment, is on of the oungest. as well as best, senior offi cers or the service. His first command was of Company H. which he assumed upon the promotion of Captain Ganten bein. now Adjutant-General. Later he was elected Major In the First Regiment, and when the battalion was recently or ganized of the Portland companies, he was unanimously chosen to Its command. His work of organizing the First Battal ion, drilling both officers and men and schooling them In military matters, has commanded the admiration of every mem ber of the Guard, be he high or low, and every one cordially congratulates Colonel Everett upon being favored with such an able and faithful Lieutenant-Colonel. Lieutenant F. S. Kelly was Captain of Separate Company F. at Oregon City, prior to the Spanish "War. This company in its drills and appearance spoke the only praise needed for the commanding officer. The state contained no better company, and Its excellence was stamped on Company J, Second Oregon Volun teers, which was composed mainly of Separate Company F. Lieutenant Kelly did not get the command of a company In the Volunteers, hut was made by the -Governor First Lieutenant and Battalion Adjutant of the First Battalion. Owing to Captain Heath often acting as Major, Lieutenant Kelly frequently commanded Company A in the difficult work falling to it in Luzon, and everywhere acquit ted himself with courage and ability. Particularly at the night attack of Mari lao, when he was officer of the day, did he show the fine qualities of a soldier he possessed. Captain G. C von Egloffsteln is one of the bright officers bequeathed to America by the excellent military system of Ger many. He is a graduate of the German Military Academy, which corresponds to the 'West Point Academy of the United States. Receiving his commission as Sec ond Lieutenant in the German Army Jn 1SSS. he rose to the rank of First Lieu tenant and the command of his company before resigning and coming to America. Those acquainted with the thorough sys tem by which Germany educates and trains her officers can ask for no further credentials of military capacity. Captain von Egloffsteln has for two years past Deen commandant of the Bishop Scott Academy, where his military work has been quite generally praised by all ob serving the results. Over a year ago he organized present Company G, and has commanded it ever since, building It up from the rough state usual with a new organization to one of the excellent com panies of the city. In the Fourth Regiment equal experi ence is the rule. Colonel Yoran has for many years been an officer of the Guard, and commanded the Second Regiment, O. N. G., when the war broke out. Accord ing to the rule adopted in amalgamating the Guard of the state, giving the com mand of the Volunteer organization to the senior officer In the Guard service. Colonel Yoran was made Lieutenant-Colonel of the Second Oregon, and served with the regiment all the time Jt was ab sent. Captain Poorman was Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Regiment, O. N. G., but was given the command of Com pany M, Second Oregon. Captain May was the Captain of the Ashland company before the war, and was assigned to the command bf Company B, Second Oregon. Major Leabo Is .an old member of the Guard, having held many offices of Im portance. Lieutenant Mead, of La Grande, was Second Lieutenant In Com pany D, Second Oregon, and served through the Philippine campaign. Adjutant-General Gantenbein addressed the officers, after the election was held, with encouraging words and predictions of success. He is especially pleased with the results of the election. BRIGHT AND LIVELY SKIT. "Ward, and Voices Please a Big: House at the Marquam. A bright, snappy show, "The Floor Walkers," was put on by Ward and Vokes last night at the Marquam Grand, before a house filled from pit to dome. The en tertainment is pleasing to the eye and to the ear. The chorus is a bevy of pretty girls, with Just sufficient lingerie to moke It attractive: the stage pictures are ka leidoscopic, the singing Is far better than the ordinary farce-comedy, the comedians, Ward and Vokes, were tireless, and this brace were well helped out in the comedy work by Sydney as Isy Mark, the Hebrew characterlzer. The first act has plenty of go not a quiet moment, one continuous round of frivolity and fun. There Is no plot to "The Floor-Walkers." The charity-bazaar stage setting gives opportunity for the presen tation of the suggestion of a story, but the specialties and numerous they are crowd out any continuity. These special ties are principally singing and artistic dancing. Lucy Daly, nimble, sprightly and ever vivacious, put plenty of "go" and ginger into the first act by her singing and danc ing, ably supported by the good chorus singing and artistic posing by the pretty girls. Had Miss Daly had more opportu nity for Just such pleasing work in the last act. instead of the somewhat tiresome and impossible travesty, her work would have left a much better impression. Ward and Vokes kept up a running crossfire of up-to-date funny conversation; the jokes followed so quickly that this entertaining team did not cease even In their dancing, the "conversation dance" belnt, one of the hits of the evening. George Sidney, the Hebrew impersonator, was very funny in the first act, and fully shared the honors with the leaders. Margaret Daly Vokes, with her gawky "Cissy Hopkins," or w orse, make-up, did her share of the fun making, her "side-stop" conversational song with Ward and Vokes, "We Heard What vou said." being decidedly original. Wl" West deserved his recall In the first net a his chappy?' song. "I Shall Have to Tell It to Albert. Prince of Wales." Ward and Vokes did a particularly clever piece of acrobatic work In knock-aboiit tumbling as the "Blotz brothers." The chorus picturing and singing of "The Honolulu Queen" was a very charming denouement of the first act. The second act was not so good. The relieving features were John "W. Early's bass solo, "Ofttlmes." sung in good voice and stjle: Will West's and Margaret Daly Vokes' "I'm Waiting, Honey," specialty, and the feature of the show, the Chicago Ladles' Quartet. The good singing 6f these ladies helped out materially an oth erwise commonplace second act. Their work on the melodious Southern songs was musically clear-cut. The half-voice work was where they excelled, their voices blending beautifully, the quality displayed being exceptionally good. They gracefully responded to several recalls. "The Floor-Walkers" will close Its en gagement here by tonight's performance. PROSPEROUS HELENA. Governor Smith. TnlUs About tlic Montana Capitol. Governor Robert B. Smith, of Montana, was at the Portland last night. He was on his way to San Francisco, on private business, and was accompanied by Dr. Fox, of Helena, and T. R. Hlnds.a Butte mining man. The Governor says Helena Is building up rapidly, in these days of general prosperity, and the new $3Q),0 0 Statehouse is well under way. The walls of the edifice are of natlv e Montana sand stone, and the Governor thinks the build ing will be ready for use in the Winter of 1901-2. A new Federal building is soon to adorn Montana's capital, the block selected for a site having been recently purchased by the Government for J50.00CL The contracts for the building will probably be let this Summer. Montana Is to have an election this Fall, In which all the state officers and two Congressmen will be chosen. The Legis lature elected will proceed to create two United States Senators next Winter, Mr. Clark, who was refused a seat this term, being an avowed candidate again. Mr Carter the other Senator, will also try to succeed himself. Whether Governor Smith will run for the office of Chief Executive or not depends on the action of the Demo cratic State Convention next September He thinks the Democrats and Populists will fuse In Montana this year again. No words of ours can foretell the benefit you would' derive from Hood's Sarsspa-rilia IN THE SEVERAL COURTS DAMAGE SUIT AGAIXST SOUTHERA PACIFIC FOR $110,000. Antnoay Xeppach Aslcs for Money Equivalent for Property He "Was Not Allowed to Bay. Anthony Neppach. by his attorneys, Paxton, Beach & Simon, yesterday filed suit In the State Circuit Court against the Oregon & California Railroad Com pany to recover $110,009 damages, arising out of the refusal of the defendant to allow plaintiff to purchase certain tracts -of land in the eastern part of Multnomah County. NEW OFFICERS OREGON NATIONAL GUARD 1. Colonel Edward Everett. 2. Llent.-Colonel Raymond G. Jabitz' 3. Major Fielding S. Kelly. -4. Major S. C Von Esloffateln. The lands have been the subject of a protracted controversy between the United States Government and the railroad com. pany. The complaint sets forth that Nep pach. In the year 1ES3, entered Into a contract to buy the lands, and made one or two payments. The defendant, then understanding that the Government claimed some right In the property, re fused to receive any further payments until the contention could be determined. The case was taken to the United States Supreme Court, and It was decided that the railroad company's title Is good. In the meantime aL payments had, of course, been suspended by him. Neppach avers, and with the consent of the company. When the decision of the Supreme Court "was rendered, plaintiff says he offered to resume payments, or, if necessary, to pay the whole amount of the purchase price, but the defendant declined to recognize his contract or to give htm a deed cr to accept any payment. Neppach sues for damages to the amount of $110,000, being the difference between the present value of the land and what he agreed to pay for It. according to the contract entered Into in 1SS3, which, he alleges, Is still in force and effect. SECOXD TRIAL. Salt of Gallet Aalnat AlnsivortU , Rank Conies Up Again. Yesterday In Judge Sears' Court was begun the second trial of the suit of Henry Gallet vs. the Alnsworth National Bank, to recover $2400. The plaintiff avers that he rented a safe deposit box from the de fendant for the past 10 vears, and that on December 18 or 19. 1S99. he had $4000 In It In $20 pieces, wrapped in eight re lis of $500 each. On that day he took the money to the First National Bank to obtain a draft on Paris, France, for $4000. Assist ant Cashier Newkirk proceeded to open the Tolls, and In five of them found silver dollars, Instead of $20 pieces. Gallet, who eei DO YOU WISH TO VOTE FOR PRESIDENT? Then register today or tomorrow. Don't wait for the inevitable rush next Monday and Tuesday. It will take far less time to register than to "swear in" your vote on election day. The office is open from 8 A. M. to 8 P. M. today, tomorrow and Monday. The books close by statutory enactment Tuesday, May 15, at 5 P. M. says he was dumbfounded at the discov ery, returned to the Alnsworth National Bank, and, stating that he had been robbed, demanded restitution. He also went to the police station, and told his story and next consulted his attorney, Henry E. McGinn. Together they waited upon the bank officials, but received no comfort, the bank people denying liability or negligence. The evidence of the plaintiff was sub stantially In accordance with these state ments. He Ib a saloon-keeper, at Fourth and EvcTett streets. He testified that he rented a box In 1SP9. and has kept It ever since. In June, 1S99. he had. he said $2500 In the box. and put the other $1500 in about September or October. He said that he had during several jears previous amounts In the box ranging from $2000 to $4000. On the day he went to thi First National Bank he was accompanied by Abel Dubois, a friend, who also, at that time, was the proprietor of a saloon, but Dubois did not go with him to the safe deposit box. but remained in the main bank room. Dubois left here for Paris on Jan uarly 3 last. Gallet was subjected to a long crcss-ex- I omlnatfort by George H, "Williams, one of counsel for defendant, relative to how and when he accumulated this money in his business, and everything possible tending to throw any light upon the affair. Wit ness, In finishing an answer to a certain question, volunteered the information that Thomas Connell passed on one occasion when he was courv g money In the bang. Judge Williams objected to the statement as totally uncalled for. and the court per mitter it to be stricken out. Mr. McGinn remarked: "We will bring that out later on-" The cross-examination of Gallet will be finished this mornirg. To show that Gallet has been a man of some means, counsel for the plaintiff called Mr. Richard Nixon, receiver of the Port land Savings Bank, who testified, as evi denced by a certificate of deposit, that Gallet drew 120 out of that bank on March 3, 1S93, having deposited $2000 one ear previous. The bank's side of the case will appear In evidence later on. At the former trial h. u - '.- vvmM8SMm Jr rvt " mmmTv. is the Jury disagreed. The majority Is said to have been on the side of the plaintiff. Judge Williams. J. Couch Flanders and Chamberlain & Thomas appear as attor neys for the defendant, and Henry E. Mc Ginn for the plaintiff. Tho jury was taken to the bank to Inspect the safe de pas, t vaults. The trial will probably be concluded today. Probate Matters. L. N. Riley was appointed administrator of the estate of his sister, B. V. Riley, who died at Paris, France, leaving personal property valued at $G0O. Pauline Rolosky, guardian of Moses and Samuel Rolosky, minors, was allowed $20 per month for their support. Robert Lamberson was appointed spe cial administrator In the matter of the estato of Buell Lamberson, deceased, to conduct the business. "Waldemar Seton. administrator of the estate of Gus Redstrom. deceased, was authorized to sell a barber shop. L. M. Parrish, executor of the will of Matthew Patton, deceased, resigned his trust, and filed his final account In Sheriff's Favor. &.lnJUdf.eZCwCwIt Sheriff Frazicr for damages because of the cl,Ca,S -t, X XJn,an- lDaV ? Sheriff. Uhlman was arrested by "Watts on an oiq juagmeni ior umawiui conver- slon, amounting to JSO. He was discharged from custody because "Watts d'd not pay the expense of his keeping, as required by statute. The court prev lously decided the case In favor of the Sheriff on demurrer; but for some reason it was set to be tried before a Jury. Xevr Trial. The second trial of Emily Schneider vs. Anna E. Danner. for possession of the Chicago Hotel. East "Washington street, and 3 rent from August 19, ISM, was begun yesterday before Judge George and a Jury. The last time the Jury allowed plaintiff only $1, and Judge Sears ordered a new trial, unless defendant agreed to pay $37 50, which Mr. J. F. Boothe. her at torney, refused to consent to. Mrs. Dan ner now puts In a counter-claim for $00 on account of repairs made. Garnishment Proceedings. The trial of the garnishment proceed ings of Lusetta P. Beers against Robert Hanlln and C A. Aylsworth was begun In Department No. 1 yesterday afternoon, and will be concluded today. Mrs. Beers holds a Judgment against Hanlln and Is seeking to show that he owns shares of stock in the Larch Mountain Investment Company. Hanlln says he disposed of It to Aylsworth. Sues to Recover Fees. U. S. G. Marquam yesterday sued Mult nomah County In the- State Circuit Court to recover Sheriff's fees paid between July-, 1S34. and February. 1895. amounting with interest to $369. There arc 100 causes of action. The Supreme Court October 23. "ISS9, decided that no fee were entitled to be collected by Sheriffs frera. litigants un der the law of 199. The decision applies to all of the counties la the -state, and thousands of dollars In fees thus paid un der the law of 133 between July, 184. and February, 1836, will probably have -to be returned. Mr. Marquam has bought -up many of these claims. In February, 1SGS, the act of 1SW went into effect, and the Supreme Court In another decision held , that Sheriff's fees collected under the 19S6 , act were Illegal, and these are also sub i Ject to return, and have already nearly all been paid back. Difference of Opinion. In the matter of the demurrer to the In dictment of W. L. Martin, argued In the United States Court Wednesday. Judge Bellinger yesterday announced his decision overruling the demurrer. The Indictment charged Martin with sending obscene mat ter through the malls. The demurrer was on the ground that the language used did not tend to awaken Ideas of such & kind as would entitle It to be considered ob scene. After reading the stuff mailed by Martin, Judge Bellinger came to a differ ent conclusion in regard to It, and so over ruled the demurrer. It Is the old, old story a difference of opinion between the judge and the culprit. MADE MONEY IN TIMBER. "Wisconsin Han "Who Bought Land at Hood River. 8. W. Sones, a prominent timber man of La Crosse, Wis., was at the Imperial yes terday. He Is one of the fortunate men who purchased largely ef Hood River tim- ber lands, 10 years ago, and he will now ( prepare to reap the profits of his Invest ment. He owns 2000 acres of red and yol 1 1("? flr- oa thf eastern slope of the Cas- cades, and this Summer will gather his first raft of logs In the Columbia, after driving them down Hood River. For this purpose he is bringing 73 men out from "Wisconsin, and these he trill furnish work for several years to come. They have all worked for him more or less, in the I TTIaAAneln ss4 m4 tA lTi thaM VA of the steady, ambitious class, who are b t thdr condiUon. He flnda desirable ' elp very scarce In Oregon, as men are , f th tran!lent order who find i ,.. In .,- novMv nf eMtinmxl rh.in from one part of the country to another. Many of his old hands have families, and so will make their homes and raise their children In the forests of Hood River. Mr. Sones and family will reside In Portland permanently. "Has your investment In Oregon timber lands 10 years ago paid to your satisfac tion?" -was asked him. "It has. I paid a few hundred dollars for each quarter-section then, and I value the land now at $12 an acre. The growth of the timber itself In 10 years has been astonishing, and land which I considered as at best stocked with pile timber, has since become a forest of goodly sawlogs, two feet to two and a half In diameter. The taxes havo been light, averaging $7 per quarter-section per year, but I have a kick coming on the road tax the state collects In addition, on all timber lands, without giving us any roads. One gets tired of going down into his pocket to pay for working roads which are never touched from one year's end to the other." Mr. Sones will dispose of his logs at Hood River, Bridal Veil or in Portland, and anticipates no difficulty Jn getting rid of them at a fair figure, when, once Jn the form of rafts on the bosom of the lordly Columbia. FREE WITH HIS CARDS. Oregon Legislative Candidate Makes a TVlde Campaign. A man who returned from Seattle a few days ago reports that while In Seattle he found one of the candidates on the Mult nomah County Republican Legislative ticket, who is in the same business as was old Saint Peter when he was on the earth, distributing his election cards in a number of cigar stands and hotels. He found this man's cards lying on the counters, and on being asked why he distributed his cards In a state whose residents could not vote' for him, the candidate replied that there were a great many Oregon Repub licans coming and going to Seattle, and his card would make them remember him on election day; besides, tho "Washing tonlans were Interested In his welfare, and would help him with the visiting Repub licans. The gentleman is known in the Oregon Legislature as the man from Se attle. He Is known as a vote-getter, and Is certainly working for his usual high vota. CONSOLIDATED INTO ONE COAST BELL TELEPHONE COMPA NIES FORM NEW CORPORATION. PaclS c States Telephone A Tele- Krapa Company Incorporated, TBTJtn $15,000,000 Canitallxatlea. Incorporation papers of the Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company were properly filed yesterday, with J. C. Alnsworth. John Lawrence. J. H. Thatch er, F. R, Strong and George B. Bush as original subscribers, the capital stock being $15,0CO,C00. A portion of this stock will be used for the purpose of acquiring all of the prop erty Tights of the different telephone com panies of the Pacific States, including the Pacific Telephone Jb Telegraph Company, of San Francisco: the Sunset Telephone & Telegraph Company, of California and Western Washington, and the Oregon Telephone & Telegraph Company and In land Telephone & Telegraph- Company, of Oregon and Washington and a portion of Idaho. A large portion of the new capital will be used for the Immediate and extensive enlargement ot all the several plams. the demand for telephones on the Pacific Coast; especially within the last two years, having far outrun the present facilities of the several companies, the net gain of subscribers to the different exchange sys tems on the Coast being at the rate of nearly 100 for every business day, the total number of such subscribers at this date being in round numbers 73,000, the large exchanges being San Francisco, with 19.000; Los Angeles, with 7000: Portland, with 6000; Seattle with 4100. The principal office of the new company will, of course, be In Portland. Tho headquarters of the chairman of the executive committee. John I. Sabln, will 1be at the branch office in San Fran cisco. FULL OF WHEAT WEEVILS. Sample of Grain Eaten Up by the Hansrry Bbss. Among a number of samples of wheat received, by a shipper In Portland, he yes terday found one package every kernel in which had been eatem out till only a shell remained, and the package was alive with thousands of weevils. These much resem ble small ants, but have a long, pointed snout. The package was marked with the name of the sender, and there was nothing on it to indicate how old the wheat Is, but It has doubtless been stored for some time. , Weevils in wheat have not been common here, .and the information to be obtained about -them, is limited. Some wheat men who examined the. grain and bugs men tioned were of opinion that the bugs were eating up the wheat. Others thought that the bugs had grown Inside the wheat from esES deposited in the kernels when in the "milk" or In the "dough," and that they had consumed 'tho contents of the kernel and really eaten their way through the skin. Some insisted that there was tho germ of a weevil In every kernel of wheat, and that in due time, under favorable condi tions, the weevil came to maturity and ate Its way out, and Immediately pro ceeded to attend to business by seeing that an ess or germ from which a weevil should spring was deposited In every ker nel of young grain when It reached the proper condition. There can be no doubt about the weevils in this case having emerged from the kernels of wheat, which they have ren dered valueless It would be Interesting to know how long the grain has been stored to come to this pass. The little bugs are active and tenacious of life, and all keep climb ing -upward and accumulate In masees In the top of the bottle they were placed In. and are evidently anxious to get abroad and finish their life's work. They are probably desirous of depositing eggs In the young grain which will soon be head ing out- Perhaps some bugologist can fur nish information In regard to this little pest, and what should be done to exter minate tt In granaries where It appears. FINE NEW SCHOOLHOUSE. Helladay Building "Will Be Formally Opened Today. The new Holladay School building, which is considered the finest of its kind In the city, and which has been completed and occupied for a week or more, will be formally opened this afternoon, and the public will be given an opportunity to Inspect iL The features of the building which are to be specially commended are the ar rangements for 'heating and ventilation, which are of the most approved, modern style, and the lighting, which Is all that could be desired, and the health and com fort of the teachers and pupils have been the first consideration In every detail of the structure. It contains IS schoolrooms, which can easily accommodate S00 pupils, and If necessary 900 can be provided for. The number of pupils now in attendance Is 525. so It will be some little time be fore the capacity of the building Is likely to be overtaxed. The assembly hall, where the exercises will be held this afternoon, is a spacious and handsome room, about double the size of the schoolrooms. Unfortunately, no provision has yet been made for seating It. and on this account, in order that those whb attend the exercises may not be inconvenienced more than is nece3 sarv. the orosramme for the occasion has been made shorter than usual, and will be as follows: Scmg "The Flag" School Address Mr. "Wittenberg Remarks Architect Miller Remarks R- T. "Warren Song "The Red Scarf" School Address on behalf of city schools Superintendent Rigler Song "Voices of the Wood" School Short addresses will also probably ba made "by Director D. P. Thompson and ex-DIrectof Strowbrldge. The exercises will commence at 2 P. M. sharp, and the pupils will be dismissed when the programme has been gone through. The public will then be at lib erty to go through and Inspect the build ing, under the guidance of the teachers and Architect Miller. PERSONAL MENTION. C. B. Hopkins, of Spokane, Is registered at the Portland. R A. Booth, banker of Grant's Pass, Is at the Imperial. A. MacLeod, of Goldendale. is reg!stered at the Perkins. L H. Johnson, of Los Angeles, Is regis tered at the Portland. J. McCoy, a Cathlamet logger, Is regis tered at the St- Charles. G. "W. Grace, of Oregon City, registered at the Portland yesterday. D. E. Brown and wife, of Hong Kong, are guests of the Portland. E. L. Carson, bank examiner of Seattle, I3 registered at the Imperial. S. "W. Childers, a Columbus, "Wash., stockralser. Is at the St. Charles. R. "W. Sweet and "family, of Nampa, Idaho, are guests of the Perkins. Max O. Buren, of Salem, is at the Im perial, accompanied by his wife. F. J. Carney, City Treasurer of Astoria, and wife, are guests of the Imperial. G. N. Cook and wife, of Crete. 111., tour ists, are registered at the St. Charles. A. J. Johnson, newly appointed bank ex aminer, is registered at the Imperial, from Scio. John G. "Woolley, who will address a Prohibition mass meeting in the Metro- polltan. Theater Saturday evening next, I wilF&tfftain Portland this morning. Mr. WoolleV wIU be "the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L H?Amos, 853 Hawthorne avenue. L N- Hartley, a prominent citizen of Olequa, Wasn registered at the St. Charles. . Mrs. J. R. Westal. of Bozeman Mont., and Miss Jean .Small, ofBralnerd, are guests of the Perkins WASHINGTON, May JO. B. F. Burnett, of Corvallls, appointed in the census, of fice by Representative Tongue, reached Washington today. - DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. PORTLAND. Mar 10. S P. M. Maximum temperature. 03; minimum temperature. W" rtver reading at 11 A. iL, 14.2.ree,t: chanffo in the last 24 hours. 0 d foott total precipitation. 8 P. M. to 8 P. IL. 0 04 Inch; total precipita tion from Sept. 1, 1S30, 34 S3 inches; normal precipitation from Sept. I. 1S00. 42.48 inches; denclency, 7 43 Inches; total sunshine May 9, 1 54; possible sunshine May 9, 14.42. WEATHER CONDITIONS. The low-pressure area, over Southern Idaho has remained nearly stationary, but it has'ia creasea somewhat In intensity. The pressure is lncreastag- oft the Northern California Coast. General rains have occurred la California. Ore Eon and Washington. East of the mountains in the latter two states the rains were attended by thunder. A marked chanee to cooler weath er has occurred In Northern California. In Idaho and Eastern "Washington and Eastern Oregon the temperatures are still unseascnabiys hlgh. WEATHER rORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for the 23 hours ending at midnight Friday, May 11: western Oregon and Western Washington Showers, with westerly winds. Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington Showers and thunder storms; cooler; westerly winds. Idaho Showers and thunder storms J cooler; winds shifting to westerly. Portland and vicinity Occasional showers; northwesterly winds. Dally River Bulletin. 2 01 a e a I 5" S -s fn r i-j: . ! I '. n s-3- STATIONS. c-S Portland .... 14.1 0 6 0 05 15 0 33.0 Cloudy The Dalles ..20.8 0 8 40 0 5ST 6 Pt. cloudy Umatilla ....10 6 0 3 0 00 25 0 34 5 Cloudy Northport . . . 10.6 1 0 OD0 50 0 53 0 Cloudy Wenatchea .. 20 8 0 5 0 00 40,0 58 0 Clear Riparla 12.0 0 1 0 00 24 7 Cloudy Lewlston ....... 24020.0 1 Trace. WEATHER NOTES. The temperature this morning over the Co lumbia River Basin ranges between 54 its. and 6C deg. The Indications are that showers and thunder storms will occur over the drain age area of the Columbia River this afternoon., tonight and" Friday, with cooler weather Fri day. -' f i. R1VEK FORECAST. Tho Columbia River' will continue to slowly rise for several days. The Snake River wQl remain about stationary. The stage at Port land is now 14 1 feet; Friday It will be 14.C Saturday 15 feet, and by Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning a stage of 10 feet will be reached. Notice. Water enters the cellars on Front street ard covers tho lower docks when the Willamette River is from 15 to 10 feet. EDWARD A. BEALS. Forecast Official. AUCTION SALES TODAY. At salesroom. 411 "Washington St.. at ICt o'clock A. Ml S. L. JT. Gllman. auctioneer. MEETING NOTICES. GOLDEN RTIL.B ENCAMPMENT, NO. 23, L O O. F Regular meeting this (Friday) even ing. Odd Fellows' Hall. East Side. Work la Golden Rule degree. Visiting Patriarchs wel come. G. "W. MINER, C P. MYRTLE CHAPTER. NO 15. O. E. S Regular communication thU (Friday) evening In Masonic Temple at S o'clock. By order of "W. M. JENNIE H. PETERSON, Sec SIXTH "WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB Meotlnjr will be held this- evening at "S In Ter wllllger's Hall. Fine- musical programme Hon H- S. Rowe. Wallace McCamant and others will speak. Everybody welcome. DR. O P. S PLUMMER. Pres. EDWARD WERLEIN. Sec BORN. HANEBOUT May 10. to the wife of W. F. Hanebout. a boy. DIED. BURKE In this city. May 9. 1000. Aenes J. Burke, youngest daughter of the lato Thomas and Mary A. Burke, and beloved sister of John. Henry and Mollic Burke, of this city, and of Mrs. E. I Hum3S0it. ot Spokane Funeral from her late home. S34 Salmon st. Saturday morning next, at 9 o'clock, thence to St. Mary's Cathedral. Friends are Invited. San Francisco. Walla Waila and Spokane papers please copy. BUSH In thl city. May 9. 1900. John H. Bush, ared (55 year-. Tuneral will take place today- at 2 P. M. from Holman's funeral par lors. Fourth and Yamhill sts. Friends and acquaintances Invited to attend. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. KOPPE In this city. May 10. 190O Mother Koppe, aged 70 lears. .Funeral today. May 11. at 2 P M . from her lato residence, 542 Railroad st. Friends Invited. Interment at Lone Fir Cemetory. ILLnOGE At his late residence, 6S East 16th St. north. William A. Illldge. aged 60 yeans, 4 months. Funeral Saturday at 2 P. M. nUTVARD HOLMAIf. Undertaker. 4ta and Yamhill at. Rena Stinson, lady; asnlatant. Cotli phono No. S07. J, P. FINLEY & SON. Undertakers. Lady Analstant. 275 Third st. Tel. O. Floral pieces ent flowers. Clarka Bros. 2S0 Morrison. Both nnones. CREMATION. Odd Fellows. Cemetery Association SAN FRANCISCO. CAL If deceased was a member of any organiza tion having a. presiding officer and secretary, the charge for cremation, a copper receptacle for the ashes and organ service Is $30- The same for members of the family of such de ceased. GEORGE R. FLETCHER, Supt. NEW TODAY. A SPECIAL BARGAIN We will offer, today only, ladles' Rlchelloa ribbed, low-neck and sleeveless vests at 15a each They are silk-ribbon and lace trimmed, made of smooth combed yarns, are elastic and sightly, in vhite or cream colors, and a stand and price 25c quality. Only today for luo each, OLDS & KING NOME TICKET FOR SALE First-class ticket to Nome on Elder, for lady. 414 Chamber cf Commerce. MORTGAGE LOANS On. Improved dry and farm property. R. LTVINGSTONE. 224 Star . -T Mortgage Loans On improved city and farm property, at !ows current rates BulldlnsT loans. Installmaat loans. Macmajter Blrrell. 311 Worcnter blfc. Mortgage Loans On Improved city property, at lowest rates. Title Guarantee & Trust Co. 7 Chamber of Commerce. The Auction Sale of Those Finely Situated Lots IN DUNNING' S ADDITION, Alblna. on AI blna ao. and Monroe st will take place at 260 ALDER STREET (office Of PARKISH & WATXINS), TOMORROW (SATURDAY), at II o'clock. S. L N. CILMAN. Auctioneer. IRVINGTON. PRICES OF LOTS REDUCED. The nndereigoed U nowprepared to build rouses in IrylDgtonPortlaad.'ff most deslrabla suburb, on -the Installment plan, whereby th monthly cavmenta will be ACTUALLY less I than rentaf eharxed- for similar residences. il roB-cannot call, kbu lur circular. -' - SCR. PRESCOTT. 212 and 213 Chamber of Comsirc.