8 THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, SAT0BDAT, MAT 19, 1900. BLESSED GIRL GRADUATES MOSSIGXORE MARTIXELLI MARY'S ACADEMY. AT ST. Papal Delegate and Arcabisnop Christie Address the School Re ception, at Hotel Portland. Favors seldom bestowed In Portland xhe occasion cne of social meeting as well were the fortune of the graduating class 0 -welcome to the guest of the hour: of 10 young women given the title of t James Gleason, D. M. Dunne. F. Dresser, bachelor of science at St. Mary's Acad- j jj Foeller, "R. 1L Dooly, H. A. Moser, emy and College yesterday. His Excel- j. jl Gearln and . C Hasten. Messrs. lency Monslgnore Martlnelll handed each ( Dunne and Gleason had the honor of ln member of the class her diploma, blessed troduclng the numerous visitors to the her and pinned upon her breast the col-; delegate and the archbishop. Nearly all lege alumni pin. His Grace Archbishop he Catholic clergymen In the city were Christie aided in the ceremonies, besides j present, and the meeting of these with the whom there were three bishops present members of their flocks and friends was and more than a score of prominent clergy of the Catholic Church, including Rev. Father P. C. Yorke, of San Fran cisco. The occasion was unique in Port land, as never before did the Apostolic Delegate bid the graduates of an Oregon , school God-speed. It marked an epoch of Increased enthusiasm in the educational work of the church. The Sisters had arranged a very pretty programme, which was well carried out. It Illustrated the culture given to girl3 in the school, as well as a degree of train ing rare among children of all ages. The entire school, attired in pure white with big yellow bows, was arranged in the St. Mary's College hall, across the street from the main building. Tier after tier of the pretty children, so daintily dressed and neat In appearance, gave the end of the hall a very animated and cheerful aspect. In the first row of seats helow sat the Papal Delegate, with Archbishop Christie on his right and Bishop Gloo leux on his left, while the remainder of the clergy came in order. Among the visitors were Mayor Storey, Dr. A- C. Smith and J. P. Cavanaugh. Guests packed the remainder of the hall to the doors, most of whom were relatives of the children. Mother John Baptist, Pro vincial Superior: Sister Mary Justina, Local Superior; Slater Mary Flavla, Prin cipal, and Sister Mary Leocadia, Treasur er of the college, sat at the right. The programme consisted of a song by the school, followed by an overture. Opus 44. Kalllwoda, by eight young women, playing In concert on four pianos. Miss X.uclle G. Dooly, class '00. delivered a devout address to His Excellency, the Delegate, welcoming him and expressing the cordial appreciation felt because of his kindly interest in the school. A num ber by the SL Mary's orchestra, consist ing of four pianos, seven violins, 14 man dolins, a harp and a guitar, camo next, after which Miss Mary M. Llphtner. class, '00. delivered the address of con gratulations and welcome to His Grace Archbishop Christie. "Sit Nomen Domi ni Benedletum." by a chorus of little tots was highly appreciated, and the marching of the little ones waving tiny flaps excited equal admiration. "Tan credl," Rossini, by 12 young women play ing ih concert on the four pianos, "The Heavenly Dream." a vocal selection by Miss May T. Kretman. class '95, and "The Pallium." a poem dedicated to Most Rov. A. Christie, recited by Miss Lulu Power, completed the formal part of the programme. The 10 graduates. Misses Ellen Frances Cain. Luclle Genevieve Dooly. Irene Charlotte Dunning, Birdie Ann Holllngs worth. May King. Mary Mariner Licht rcr. Cordelia Murnhy, Mary Evangeline Murphy. Frances Margaret O'Leary and Mary Edith Reilly, filed by a chair as signed Monsipnore Martlnelll, while he placed upon the head of each a -chaplet, gave each a certificate of graduation, and pinned the college decoration. To Cordelia Murphy was awarded the college alumni medal for prose composition, which was announced by Rev. Father John Hughes. At the close of the ceremony Monslg nore Martlnelll addressed the children briefly, speaking with some difficulty in English, and marking his words with particular emphasis and stress. He re called the fondness of Christ for children, and likened the solicitude of the church for the education of the young to this love of the Savior. He said In part: "Because she knows that from the edu cation of the children comes their wel fare, civil and religious, it is to the educa tion of the children that the church has given her best thought, a task consti tuting one of her greatest Interests. It is a matter In which she never made and never will make any compromise. God gives children to parents in order that they may be their consolation in old age. In order that they may be loyal citi zens to their country, and In order, final ly, that they may find the rest prepared by God. But to attain these ends the children must be educated. Their mental power and their moral power must be developed in order to bring out what is the Aest In them, viz.: their Intellect must be instructed in the truth and their hearts must be educated. "Little children, this is the earnest care of tho church, and I find it illus trated in the education you have received in this academy. The good Sisters have striven to educate, not only the intellect, but especially your hearts, because mental instruction without moral education and instruction, I would say is rather injurious than beneficial to the children and to men in general. So you understand why the church constantly urges the bishops and priests and the parents for the edu cation of their children. Therefore I ask of you to avail yourselves of the oppor tunity, of the means afforded here in this academy, and in that way you will reflect great credit upon the Alma Mater, and will be a consolation to your beloved archhishop. your priests and your good parents who do so much to give you an education. "In closing, I congratulate you, young ladies, who are being graduated today. In you address to me you said that per haps in the future vales of tears and distress may come. Naturally I do not know If they will come, because I cannot know your future life. God only knows it, but judging from the past I think 1 am sure In saying that as life has brought trouble to others. It may also bring the same for you. In that time of sorrow or distress, your Interests are to be found In the principles of morality, of modesty, according to the religion which has been Instilled into your hearts here by these Sisters. Avail yourselves of this oppor tunity, and you will always be good chil dren of the church, loyal to your country and a consolation to everyone. For my part. I wish you every happiness, and also your parents." Archbishop Christie also ndaressed the cniiaren a xew moments, expressing the pride he experienced In being able to pre sent the children to His Excellency, and said: "If there is one thing we are united on in this archdiocese of Oregon, It Is tlje great school question the matter of edu cation. I believe I speak the truth when I say that the priests of Oregon and a majority of the parents of this archdio cese are united with me In the ohe great effort to build up the Catholic school sy.. tern in Oregon, so that ultimately In every parish of tho state wo will be able to nolnt to a good Catholic school where Catholic children may receive Catholic education. "Sisters. T sincerely thank you. I know you labor here strong and well to ac complish this great work of educating our children, and I assure you. Mother, that we will co-operate with you in every ef fort that you may mnke And children. I thank ycu most sincerely for the ktnd address to me. and especlallv the manner in which you have entertained us this a' fernoon. and also the kind words of wel come you have uttered to the distin guished and our beloved truest the rep resentative of the Holy Father, Monslg nore larureui." Heeeptton tit the Portlnnd. The brilliantly appointed parlors of the Hotel Portland were thronged last even ing between the hours of S and 10. on the occasion of a. reception tendered Monslg nore Martlnellt, the Papal Delegate to America. Archbishop Christie accompa nied the distinguished visitor and Joined him in handshaking, as over 2000 of Port land's people filed by and paid their re spects, many of the faithful taking ad- j vantage of the opportunity to kiss the hand of the guest, as also that of the archbishop. In the necessarily brief greet ings. The reception committee was- com posed of the following-named gentlemen, and each member seemed perfectly at m home In truIrHntr fh throne: and render.nir treat thev all enioved. Hev. P. C Torke, Rev. I. P. Desmerals, Rev. C. J. O'Reilly and Rev. J. C Hughes were conspicuous in their efforts to make the occasion a Dleasant one to be remembered Dy the participants. Rev. Father Hen- nessy, of Australia, was also present. Both Monslgnore Martlnelll and Arch bishop Christie stood the strain of the reception well, the delegate remarking in fairly good English to a reporter: "I do not get tired; I am taking things very easy." The archbishop, who Is naturally of distinguished presence and the soul of sociability, enjoyed the function hugely, and made the welcoming host feel very much at home. After the formal recep tion the meeting partook of the style of a genuine social, though, of course, a large proportion of the assemblage had re tired from the scene after having greeted the visitor. Archbishop Christie and the guest de parted for Seattle by last night's train, and they will remain over Sunday in that city, though no official function Is an nounced. Monslgnore Martlnelll said, how ever, in reference to his visit there: "Na turally, I will say masa." A reception will also be tendered the gentlemen there. Bishop Glorieux, of Idaho, did not ac company the party to Seattle, having re turned home last evening. Yesterday afternoon a banquet was ten dered the delegate at the parlors of the Commercial Club by D. M. Dunne, at which Archbishop Christie. Bishop Glor ieux, Rev. Dr. Booker. Rev. J. H. Black, Rev. J. C. Hughes and ex-Senator Ml.ch ell were guests. The affair passed off very pleasantly, Mr. Dunne proving him self a capable host. REFUSE OIL IN FLAME. Biff Fire in Sullivan's Gulch Without Damage. From the refuse and oil cans from the Standard Oil Company's warehouse, which had been dumped in Sullivan's Gulch, along the south side, a hot Are was started yesterday evening, and raged for a considerable portion of the night. In this vast quantity of debris, which came from the warehouse of this com pany, there was much oil, and It seemed to have accumulated at the bottom of the bluff, close to the edge of the water in the slough. The fire was caused In the afternoon by some boy, who started a smalt blaze on the top of the gulch, but It then seemed perfectly harmless, but about 7 o'clock It had worked Its way dowr. the side of the bluff, and, reach ing the mass of oil down there, caused a rearing fire, somewhat like the one that wrecked the warehouse. The wind was southeast, and carried the rca. away firm the Grand-avenue "bridge. Foi a time the side of the bluff from the water's edf. to the top, and for a width of about 100 feet, was a blazing maps. Sullivan's Gulch across to the north side was light as day. On the Grand-avenue bridge and on the banks of the gulch were great crowds of people gathered, and there must have been at least 4000. On the Grand-avenue bridge the heat was great, but a big crowd collected there in spite of the fact that it was dangerous, until two policemen partly cleared the bridge. From one end of the bridge to the other there were men, women and children con centrated on the east side. The police with difficulty go. a portion to move off, and thereby lessened the danger. Tne Are department was on hand with hose In case there should be danger. A st J earn was turned on at the east side of the "burning strip to extinguish the fire In tho ...usb and stop the spread to the east ward. The wind kept the fire off tho bridge, and no damage was done. LAST DAY OF THE CIRCUS. Xorrls & Itorrc's Show Will Give Tvro Final Performances Today. The afternoon and evening performances of Norris & Howe's show today will con clude their stay In Portland. They go to Astoria Sunday morning. This show has always been very popular In Port land, and this time, as well as upon former visits, the big tents have always been crowded at every performance. The entertainment which they furnish is cer tainly a very meritorious one, and may be said to be equally enjoyable to old and young. Each time they come to Port land the aggregation shows much im provement. They are continually adding now features. Only a few years ago the show was quite small, and used to exhibit In theaters, but it has now assumed al most the proportions of a full-fledged circus. Manager Rowe says they will In all probability visit Portland again next year and that If there are any novelties In the line of trained animals to be had he will have them, regardless of expense. Per haps the most Interesting addition to the show this year Is Major Mite, the Hlllpu tlan comedian. The major Is without doubt the smallest man In the world, and at the same time he Is a fine performer. After his performance Thursday night, the Major attended a meeting of the Elks, and presided at the social session which followed the regular meeting. Flower Mission Day. The members of the "W. C. T. U. will observe Flower Mission Day, Tuesday, May 22. This day usually falls June 9. and is kept in honor of Jennie Cassiday, the first Flower Mission National Superin tendent. Though a confirmed Invalid, unable for many years to leave her couch, so ac tive and public-spirited was she that when Miss Frances E. "Wlllard was intro duced to her, with that wonderful Intui tion of hers she saw the person adapted for tho superintendence of this beauti ful work all over this broad land, and at once named her the National Flower Mission Superintendent for the W. C T. U. This ofllco she held until her death. And now each anniversary of her birth the women of the W. C T. U. honor her memory by carrying flowers with scriptural texts attached Into all the dark places of the land. Last year our season was so tardy that we were obliged to postpone our day until July 10. But this year we have decided to keep May 22, in Order that we may utilize our roses while they last. Any one wishing to help can do so by leaving flowers at the Noon Rest, 1076 Third street on the morning of that day, or coming themselves to help tie and carry bouquets. MISS C "W. BURNS. Superintendent of Central Union; also Superintendent of Multnomah County. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby T Cnrttncr Teeth, Be sure and u that old and well-tried remedy Mrs. tvinilow Soothing Syrup, for children teething It wwthes the child, soften the gusu. allay H pain, cum wind colic and diarrhoea. "I really can't begin to tell the benefit I derived from Hood's SarrapartllV I .what many write IN THE SEVERAL COURTS marquam foreclosure suit may be proceeded with. Jadse Clelaad Denies Defendant's Plea of Abatement Tfotes'ef Miner Lltlgratloa. Judge Cleland yesterday decided from the bench that the United States Mortgage Company is entitled to proceed with Its mortgage foreclosure emit against P. A. Marquom, and the plea In abatement was denied. This plea set forth that the Title Guar antee & Trust Company acted for hoth parties, and was negligent In performing the trust, otherwise the rents and profite would have been sufficient to have paid the expenses of the trust and interest, and the mortgage would not have become due and payable. These allegations were made In the form of an answer, and counsel for Marquam contended that as an answer to the suit Itself, but the court considered the matter as a plea la abate ment, and granted Marquam leave to flle answer to the case as to Its merits. The cross-complaint of the Title Guar antee & Trust Company to recover $24,000 from Marquam under the trust agreement VL RECEPTION TO on account of moneys paid for him to various creditor?, etc., and Involving1 other Issues, Is yet to be disposed of. When the trust agreement was entered into, Mar quam owed a note of $14,000 executed to the Portland National Bank, and was In debted to other parties. Some of his cred itors were pressing him, and the Title Guarantee & Trust Company agreed to take care of all of these claims under the trust. Marquam has been allowed ?1000 credit on account of moneys collected since this suit was filed. He asserts that the rents collected are not as high as might have been realized, and files a counter-claim for various things, all of which make up the dispute which the court will dispose of In its final decision. The Title Guarantee & Trust Company contends that it made regular settlements with Marquam, which he accepted, and has no right now to question: and the company avers tttat the accounts are all correct and Just and proper, and that they have eo proved. The case was argued yes terday by Wallace McCamant and W. M. Gregory for plaintiffs and J. W. Whalley and U. S. G. Marquam for the defendant. Court Notes. George H. Farr, hankrupt, was dls charged by Judge Bellinger yesterday. William J. Lockman. Jr., was admitted to practice In both the United States Courts yesterday. Garnishment proceedings relating to a carload of starch were served upon Wad hams & Co. by the Sheriff. J. R. Conroy has begun suit in the State Circuit ' Court against Lizzie Conroy for a divorce because of desertion, in 1SS3. They were married at San Francisco, Cal, In 1S77. In the old burst water-main suit of Esberg-Gunst Company vs. City of Port land, the plaintiff was allowed 30 days' further time by Judge Sears yesterday to prepare a bill of exceptions for an appeal to the Supreme Court. E. C. Wood has filed an attachment suit In the State Circuit Court against Santa Clara Manufacturing Company, a corpora tion, of Omaha, Neb., to recover $622 on a note executed to the Glucose Sugar Re fining Company on March 24, 1S00. In the firemen's claims suit of M. M. Bloch against tho City of Portland, a de murrer to the complaint was confessed yesterday, and the plaintiff's attorney was granted five days to file an amended com plaint. The plaintiff some time ago sub mitted a proposition for a settlement. Charles I. Dillon, executor of the estate of Charles Dillon, deceased, was au thorized to sell five shares of stock in the "Vancouver Island Building Company In order to pay the funeral bill and advances on the stock amountfng to about 51SS. The stock Is worth about $395. and is the only property of the estate. The estate Is insolvent. Henry L. Coffin has sued W. H. Robert son and Mattle E. Robertson et al. to re cover $2000 and Interest from 1696. and to have a deed, covering property on East Seventh street, and lots 3 and ,4, block 1. and lot 3, block 3, Mayor Gates' addition, declared to be a mortgage. Robertson was Indebted to the First National Bank of East Portland In the ram of 52000, and in May. 1834. executed the deed to M. A. Stratton. as security. The note, etc., have been assigned to the plaintiff. PERSONAL MENTION. W. H. Moore, of Moro, is registered at the Perkins. L. Talbot, of Spokane, is registered at the Perkins. J. A. Smith, of Blalock, Is registered at the Perkins. Josiah West, a pioneer of Clatsop. Is at the St. Charles. Henry Bleeker. of Los Angeles, Is regis tered at the Portland. Charles A. Hardy, of Eugene, is regis tered at the Portland. L. Spencer and wife, of Seattle, are guests of the Portland. Robert Forbes, cannery man of Aber deen. Wash., Is registered at the. Im perial. S. Bovington. of Santa Clara. Cal., Is registered at the St. Charles, on his way to Nome. H. E. .Palmenteer and E. Harvey, of Pullman, Wash., are registered at the Imperial. T. P. Drinker and J. M. Russell, tim ber men of Portage. Wis., are regis tered at the Imperial. L. C Burton, Sheriff of Wahkiakum County, "Washington, is registered at the St. Charles, from Cathlamet E. L. Carson, bank examiner, of Se attle, and A. J. Johnson, bank examiner, of Sclo, are registered at the Imperial. Mrs. J. H. Smith, wife of a Portland contractor, left last evening to Join her husband at Boise, where Mr. Smith to en- i gaged in building a 30-mlle track for the Oregon Short Line. L B. Hammond, of Portland, left yes terday for Nome, via. Seattle. He de sired to obtain a favorable location for the big beach dredge being shipped from this city, hence his hurry. J. S. Anderson, representing the United Agency Company of New York, who are the sole selling agents for the famous waters of the Apollinar.'s Company, Ltd., Is visiting Portland in the interests of his principals. The United Agency Company maintains an office in San Francisco. Mr. Anderson is the representative of the large Interest of this company on the Pa cific Coast. NEW YORK. MayAS. Miss E. White, of Seattle, registered at the St. Denis Hotel today. WILL CROSS BATS. Dascball Game Bet-ween Academy and. BIsU School Nines. A match g&me of baseball will take place at 2:30 P. M. today, on the Bishop Scott Academy field, "between tho Port- "V . rT""" v!V 4mm- ;. aiOXSIGNOR MARTINELLI AT THE HOTEL PORTLATTD. land Academy and High School nine. The contestants will cross bats for the Feldenhelmer trophy. The teams will line up as follows: Portland Academy Scott, catcher; Bris tol, pitcher; Chalmers, shortstop; Wood ward, first base; Ewing, second, base; Gates, third base; Labbe, left field; Pease, center field; Barbar, right field. High School Swope, catcher; Parrott, pitcher; O. WIndle, shortstop: West, first base; E. Winkle, second base; Trow bridge, third base; Doble, left field; Har klns, center field; Steedman, right field. Orgraniziner a Fire Brigade. GRESHAM, Or., May 14. The Union Meat Company Is organizing a fire bri gade among its employes at the Troutdale abattoirs. The men employed number about 40 in the different departments and they will all be called upon to drill for efficient service In the case t)f a confla gration. A foreman and assistants will have charge of the brigace, and a system of alarms will be put In to call the men to duty at all hours. The buildings are all being provided with platforms running along the comb of the roofs and upon these will be placed perforated Iron pipes suffi ciently large to flood he roofs when nec essary. Barrels and buckets, filled with water, will be provided wherever It Is thought they will be needed and reels of hose will bo kept ready for use at any moment. A large water tank Is kept con stantly filled by steam pumps, and a good pressure Is to be had at all times. The resident manager states that these meas ures for protection are required by the board of underwriters as a means of safe ty, and to secure tho lowest rates c in surance. Brief Notes. The two bridges on the Section Line Road, east of Gresham, recently under construction, have been finished. Grading and graveling of the four miles to be opened for travel will commence as soon as the weather will permit. Several citizens of Montavllla are mak ing an effort to have the East Ankeny car line extended to the Base Line road along Hibbard street. C. Thxondson has the matter In hand, and reports that the people are In favor of making liberal concessions to have the road extended. This will be the precursor of c further ex tension Into the country to other impor tant points. Ilcalth of Troops in the Philippines. Army and Navy Gazette. The Surgeon-General of the Army has received a cable message from Colonel Charles R. Greenleaf, Assistant Surgeon General United States- Army, chief sur geon of the department of the Pacific and Eighth Army Corps, saying that the total number of cases In the military hospitals in and around Manila, March 12, was 12S7. There has been a steady reduction In the number of cases under treatment at the hospitals since January 20 last, when they numbered 2540. The cases now under treatment are only abcJut halt that num ber. Included In the decrease are about 200 cases that have been transferred to hospitals In the United States. Colonel Grcenleafs report shows a decided Im provement In the health of the troops In the Philippines, and serves to refute the alarming reports of excessive sickness among these troops, which have been put In circulation In this country. The Surgeon-General of the Army has also received from Major Louis M. Maus, chief Surgeon of the Second Division, Eighth Army Corps, which division is com posed of about 1700 men separated in small detachments In many towns, a report un der date of January 13 which states that the troops arc enjoying fairly good health and that with proper sanitary conditions and living accommodations they, as a rule, would be as well off as in the Southern States of the United States. Malaria Is quite common and Intestinal troubles, but this comes principally from sleeping near the ground and drinking bad water. These diseases are increased by the frequency of "bikes" or marches through the country after lnsurrectos, La drones and Tulasanes. When the trouble Is over and the troops settle down In prop er garrisons they will do as well la In the United States. Proposed Alliance With England. If the United States and England should form an alliance, the combined strength would be so great that there would be little chance for eneniles to overcome us. In a like manner, when men and women keep up their bodily strength with Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters, there is little chance of attacks from disease. The old. time remedv enriches the. blood, builds tip the muscles, steadies the nerves and Increases the appetite. Try it. TO THREE CENTS A MILE I 50RTHESX PACIFIC'S REDUCTION IX -PASSENGER FARES. It Applies Wholesale to the Entire Paclao Division, Effective Jaly X JText Railroad Xotes. Assistant General Passenger Agent j Charlton, of the Northern Pacific, stated i yesterday that, beginning July 1, that com pany will again voluntarily reduce Its local passenger rates In Oregon and Wash ington to 3 cents per mile. "This will make the second reduction In local tariffs," said Mr. Charlton, "In a little over a year. Our rate, prior to this first reduction, was 5 cents per mile. The second reduction nearly cuts the original rate in two." When it Is considered that In the thick ly populated states of the Middle West, local passenger tariffs are no lower than 3 cents, the present action of the North ern Pacific is a progressive one. It goes to show that the populations of Oregon and Washington are becoming more dense. The effect of the latest reduction, makes the rate to Seattle 5 CO. as against $6 GO, the present rate. To Tacoma the rate will be 54 "35 Instead of $S 75. Before any paring down, of tariffs was made the rate from Portland to Tacoma was $6 25, and the new rate will be 51 90 less. The old rate to Seattle was 57; the new tariff makes It 51 40 less. All other local rates will show a proportionate reduction. Mr. Charlton added: "Our experience goes to show that the first reduction, we made materially In creased our passenger earnings in Ore gon and Washington. This second cut in tariffs, we believe, will dp the same thing. It will tend to stimulate travel, and as sist in building up populous centers." Shanlko's Boom. Shanlko's boom is still on the top wave, according to Archie Nusin, the railroad contractor, who returned from Sherman County yesterday. He says the first freight train arrived at the new terminus Mon day afternoon, and the loads of merchan dise and lumber were eagerly sought by the consignees. A big warehouse, 400 feet long- and 100 wide, is well under way, but none too soon, as the wool clip is coming In over the wagon roads from all direc tions. Two trainloads of sheep have already left Shanlko for Spokane. The stock bad been purchased by J. M. Wright, who will pasture the bands In the Colville reser vation, while -supplying the butchers of Northport, Rossland and other towns with mutton. A telegraph line is being built along the Coulmbla Southern. Thp wire Is already strung as far es Moro, and the holes have been dug to Shaniko. The now town at Cross Hollows will therefore be In tel egraphic communication with Portland in a few weeks. Laborers Returned. Some GO laborers, who had been in the employ of Steve Aldrich, at Vlento, for several months, returned to Portland yes terday on the completion of the con tract. They had been Improving the O. R. & N. roadoed along the bank of the Columbia at that point. Many of the men have abandoned themselves to a Jolly good time In the city, and will be ready to go to work again In a few days. Work of all kinds Is plentiful In city or country, and good men are reported scarce. Railroad Notes. Ross C. Cllne, of Los Angeles, Pacific Coast passenger agent for the Wabash, was In the city yesterday. Commercial Agent Trumbull and Travel ing Passenger Agent O'Reilly returned yesterday from a tour In Eastern. Oregon, and visited Sumpter while away. Mr. Trumbull will leave for Spokane Sunday night, where he will meet Assistant Gen eral Passenger Agent Hatch. Mr. Hatch is on his way from Chicago. He has charge of all passenger business outside of that city, and will Inspect the several Western agencies of his company. EAST SIDE AFFAIRS. Delay in Snipping: Volunteer's Body Adventlstn' Sabbath. Mrs. Susan N. Buchanan, of Hubbard. Marlon County, through her son-in-law, W. S. Hamilton, who lives at 425 Stephens street. East Side, haa been trying to ascertain why the remains of her son, John L. Reid. were not shipped back to Portland with the rest of the Second Oregon dead. Mr. Hamilton, who has been trying to ascertain why the remains were not shipped, said yesterday that so far he has been unable to learn. Under date of April IS, 1900, Mn. Buchanan, received the following letter In reply to her In quiry from Washington: "I am directed by the Quartermaster General to acknowledge the receipt of your favor, dated the 8th Instant, asking when you may expect to receive the re mains of your son, James L. Reid, late private Company M. Second Oregon Vol unteer Infantry, who died October 2, 1S93, at Manila, P. L, of malarial fever. You are respectfully Informed that. In reply to a cablegram sent to Manila, the Chief Quartermaster states as follows: It Is most probable the remains of Reid will be shipped May 1st.' So socjn as they are received at San Francisco shipment will he" made In your care at Government ex pense, at which time you will be notified by telegrah." This Is the last Information the rela tives have received, and they ore anxious to get further particulars. Mr. Hamil ton, who lives at 4 E52ast Stephens street, will be glad to get any Information con cerning this matter. They are anxious that the remains of the young man should be finally laid away in hie native state, with the same honors that have been given other dead soldiers of the Second Oregon. This Is Sabbath. This is Sabbath wrth the Seventh Day Adventist people, and they will observe the day as such at 'their camp ground In Holladay's addition. There will be no change In the regular programme of ser vices as given yesterday. At 10:30 Elder S. N. Hasidll will preach; 2:30. Elder G. A. Erwln will deliver the afternoon ser mon; 7:45, Elder D. T. Fero will preach. Yesterday morning the opening business session was held. Elder H. W. Decker, president of the conference, presiding. Tie following conference committees were ap pointed: Nominations J. L. Wilson, E. D. Hurl hurt, D. McLafferty. Plans and resolutions W. T. Knox, J. M. Cole, Professor E. T. Stewart. Credentials and licenses D. T. Fero, W. S. Neilis, T. H. Starbuck. Auditing D. McLafferty. E. D. Hurl burt, O. W. Baber, J. "W. Tabor, A. Heln rlch, W. C Emcierson. The other business transacted was the reception of delegates and examination of credentials. Seven new churches were received In fellowship. Reports received showed a satisfactory condition of pros perity prevailing throughout the confer ence. At the conclusion of the business Elder Decker, president of the conference, "delivered a short address. In which he spoke words of encouragement and con gratulation for the excellent showing made. Will Trr bb Get the Home. The Portland) delegates to tho grand lodge of the Odd Fellows order, which will meet in Astoria next week, will leave next Monday, to be present at the open ing of the session. One thing In which Portland delegates ore greatly Interested Is the location of the Orphans' Home, which will be determined at the coming session of the grand lodge. At that time offers are expected from various places In the state for the location of the home. One of the Portland delegates stated yes terday that they would be able to offer a donation of between 54000 and 55000 for the establishment of the home here, which will likely be as much. If not more, than will be made by any other place. Port band is conceded to be the place for the home, owing to Its being central and easily accessible from all portions of the satte. The order still owns the fine prop erty at Fairvlow, which was purchased about twelve years ago, and which 13 very valuable. It has come to be regarded as unsulted for the location of such a home as Is contemplated, but the prop erty will no doubt be valuable In aiding in the establishment of the home, wherever it may be located. Injured by a Fall. Mrs. Walters, wife of Rev. J. J. Walters, former pastor of Centenary M. E. Church, of this city, Is In a very bad situation owing to an accident which occurred to her last Sunday. As she was coming down Ankeny at the corner of Sixth, she was tripped by a loose board In the sidewalk. For several days she did not feel Its ef fects, "but after that she began to suffer so much that she Is confined to her hed. She will be removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gregory, in the Manley building, on Williams avenue, today, where she will be taken care of till she recovers. , East Side Notes. A. Gellnsky and family will leave the 1st of June tor Europe, where they ex pect to remain four months. They will visit the Paris exposition during their stay. J. W. Slngletory reports that he has written something over fifty receipts for bicycle tax since he commenced making collections. He has been collecting for tho past three days. This is a fair show ing, but the tax should come In faster. All the Portland chapters of the Order of Eastern Star will Join this evening at the Burkhard hall, Grand avenue and East Bumstde street. In a reception to Mrs. Margaret Lutke, worthy matron. It Is expected that there will be a large at tendance of the members. Tho funeral of Shannon Burnslde, the old soldier who died suddenly at Sellwood, Thursday morning, will take place thl3 morning at 10 o'clock, from the Methodist Church at Sellwood. Lone Fir will be the place of interment. As he was a veteran of the Civil War, it is expected that his comrades will attend the f uncraL One "Way, and No Other. New York Tribune. It follows, therefore, that not only every requirement of duty, but every considera tion of political policy forbids the ap pointment of men to office In our depend encies after the fashion In which Neely was appointed. Eager efforts to shift the blame from one shoulder to another prove that he got the place merely be cause he was a person for whom politicians wanted "to do some thing." The fact" that nobody Is willing to be held responsible for his selection shows that he was selected for reasons which It Is Inconvenient to avow, and there Is good cause to fear that he is by no means the only true exponent of the spoils system in the Cuban postofilce. The scandal is a grievous yet perhaps a salutary reminder that there is no con ceivable possibility of preserving our Na tional credit and safety, in dealing with momentous problems which we cannot avoid, except through the giving and se curing to our dependencies of the purest and ablest civil service that the most rig orous tests of character and capacity can provide. Only by taking this course can the Nation expect or deserve to escape great disaster and win a great reward. WIFE AND SERVANT Adopt a Change in Diet. A minister gives his experience with coffee drinking and Its effect on his health, but requests that if his name be used his residence be omitted, and only furnished In reply to Inquiries that may be addressed to the Postum Cereal Com pany. Ltd., at Battle Creek. Mich. He says he had catarrh of the stomach and dyspepsia, caused by drinking cof fee. By advice of the physician he left off coffee for a few years and drank hot water. "In visiting one of the homes of my congregation about a year and a half ago, I was Introduced to Postum Food Coffee, the lady of the house saying that tea and coffee had very badly affected a daughter and that since she had quit them both and used Postum Food Coffee she was very much improved in health. "I tried a cup of It, and found no bad effects following. On my return home I got a package and enjoyed its use very much better than either tea or coffee, it having none of the harsh taste of those beverages. I took to using Postum both morning and night, and found it benefited me In a most marked way. "Our children enjoy it and keep healthy and well. My wife and the serv ant have both stopped the use of coffee and enjoy Postum better than the former. As you will observe, the entire family have Improved In health by malting the change." The minister's name is Rev. David T. Robertson. Postum Food. Coffee has a well-de-flned work In rebuilding the nervous sys tem that has been "broken down by the use of coffee. This is particularly notice able in highly organized individuals. The Postum is made from pure grains, and selected parts that contain phosphate of potash are used. The delicate particles thus obtained from nature are known by chemists to unite with the albumen of food, from which the gray matter that Alls the brain and nerve centers Is made. There Is a true and scientific reason why Postum Food Coffee strengthens the U3er, both mentally and physically, and these facts can be proven; In any case where a trial I of "10 days or two week3 will be given. DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT PORTLAND. May IS. S P. 3C MaxliaWa temperature. 68; minimum temperature, SO; river reading at 11 A. M.. 17.4 feet; change In the last 24 hours, 0.1 foot; total precipita tion. S P. SL to 8 P. M., 0.00; total precipita tion from Sept. 1, 1S09, 34.90 inches; normal precipitation from Sept. 1, 1S00, 42.90 Inches; deficiency. 7.94 Inches; total sunshine Hay 17, 7:50; possible sunshine May 17. 15.02. WEATHER CONDITIONS. A law-pressure area of considerable Intensity Is now central over the Interior o" California. The barometer Is relatively high off the North Pacific Coast. No rain of consequence haa fallen west of the Rocfcy Mountains during tha last 24 hours, and tho temperatures In this dis trict are generally about normal or slightly above. The Indications are for cloudy and threatening weather In tho North Padua States Saturday, with possibly showers. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland .for the 23 hours ending at midnight Saturday, May 19: Oregon Threatening, with josslbly showers;, northerly winds. "Washington Threatenlng.wlth possibly show ers in southeast portion ;. north to wet winds. Idaho Threatening, with possibly showers la southwest portion; winds mostly northerly. Portland and vicinity Threatening, with pos sibly showers; northerly winds. Dally River Bulletin. B Ol H O K tQ STATIONS. Z& & SS SSL 2 3g : : ri. 2 :t p2. 5 ; ; It- Portland .... 17.4 -O.liO.OO 15.0 33.0tPt. cloudy The Dalles ... 31.0 0.2J0.00 40.0 59.0 Clear Umatilla ....10.5 1.2 0.00 ?5.0 34.5 Clear Northport . . . 22.1 0.2 50.0 53.0 Pt. cloudy Wenatchee . . 29.5 0.8 .... 40.0 53.0 Cloudy Riparla 13.90.1 24.7 Clear Lewlston .... 13.9 O.8I0.00 24.0 28.0 Pt. cloudy "Welser C7 0.1 I.... Cloudy 1 "WEATHER NOTES. The temperatures this morning- over the Co lumbia River Basin range between 34 and 00 deg., and the weather Is partly cloudy. Over, the Columbia River drainage area the temper ature will remain stationary; over the Snake River drainage area It will be -warmer. RIVER FORECAST. The Columbia below "Vancouver will tall far 24 hours, and then slowly rise. Above Van couver as far as "Wenatchee It will slowly riso for 43 hours. The Snake River will remain nearly stationary. The height of the Willamette River at Port land Is now 17.4 feet. It will remain station ary for 24 hours, and then begin to rise, reach ing a stage of about 18 feet Sunday. A special report from The Dalles, received at 3 P.M. Friday, stated that the river had been rising at the rate of a tenth of a. foot an hour for seven hours. A rise at this rate at Tho Dalles will produce 18 feet of water at Port land by Saturday afternoon. Notice. Water enters cellars on Front street and covers the lower docks -when the Willam ette River Is from 15 to 19 feet. 3IEETISG NOTICES. The Association havine tha Patton "HOME FOR OLD LADIES" In charge extend an Invitation to the Nobles of Al Kadei Temple and their ladles to meet them at an in formal reception on Saturday evening. 8 to 9 o'clock. Tou will take the "M" car. Third and Morrison sts., and ride to Beach st. or St. Johns motor. Every member of Al Kader Temple, with his wife or a friend's wife, must go. Do you hear? By order of the Potentate. KAT1B. ASTRA CTRCLE. NO. 152. WOMEN OB WOODCRAFT. On account of the death of our esteemed neighbor. Annie L. Jones, our second annual ball has been postponed to a later date, of which due notice will be given. ISABELLA GEORGE. Guardian Neighbor. A reception by the Portland Chap ters. O. E. S.. will be given to the Worthy Grand Matron at Masonlc Hall. Burkhard building. East Side, May 19. 1900. All membera of tha order are cordially Invited to be present. By order of committee. MRS. M. E. HALL. Sec NOTICE. To the Officers and Members of Orpheus Lodge. No. 59. K. of P. Dear Broth ers: We desire a full attendance at our meet ing on May 24. as very important business Is, to be brought before the Iod?e. J. R. TOMLINSON. C. C C W. KERN, E-.R. S. UTOPIA REBEKAH LODGE. NO. 02. Spe cial meeting will be held today (Saturday), at 2 P. M., at hall, for the purpose of electing delegate to Rcbekah Assembly of Oregon. By order of Noble Grand. MISS MARGARET HOWATSON, Sec ALBINA LODGE. NO. 101. A. F. & A. M. Stated communication this (Saturday) evening at 3 o'clock. By order W. M. A J. HANDLAN, Sec FOURTH WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB will hold a meeting in rooms 731 and 732. in tha Marquam building. Monday evening. May 21. at 7.30 P. M. Mambers ore urged to attend, as committees will be appointed and arrange ments made for public meetings, R. C WRIGHT. Pres. J. W. CAMPBELL. Sec SECOND WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB. Notice is hereby given that the Second Ward Republican Club will hold a meeting this (Saturday) evening at B13 Gllsan st. Short speeches will be made by Messrs. D. Soils Cohen, G. W. Stapleton and J. M. Long. Let every person interested in the success of tha Republican ticket attend. JOHN W. PADDOCK. Pres. Attest: L. Q. SWETLAND. Sec ! DIED. OBERLE-In this city, May 17. 1900, Mrs. Clara Oberle. aged G8 years. Funeral from the residence, 1032 Macadam st, Saturday, May 19. 1900. at 2 P. M. Friends and ac quaintances invited to attend. CUMMINC In this city. May 19. Mrs. A M. Cummin?, at the residence of her sen. Dr. William Cummlng. SHAT At Rufus, Or., May 17. William Shay, aged 80 years. i EDWARD HOUIAN. Undertaker. 4th and Yamhill its. Rena Stlnaon, lady, axslatnnt. Botjhjjprwnea No. HOT. Finler, Kimball &. Co., Undertakers. Lady assistant. 275 Third st. Tel. O. F. S. DBKSISG, Undertaker. 414 East Alder. Lndy Assistant. Both phones. Floral pieces; cut flowers. Clarke Bros. 2S0 Morrison. Both, phones. CREMATION. Odd Fellows' Cemetery Association SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. If deceased was a member of any organiza tion having a presiding offlcer and secretary, the charge for cremation, a copper receptacla for the ashes and organ service is $30. Tho same for members of the family of such de ceased. GEORGE R. FLETCHER. Supt. NEW TODAY. For School Use Today we will sell white, all-linen hem stitched school handkerchiefs at 25c for a half dozen. This Is the usual price for cotton goods. The linen will wear better and launder much better. OLDS & KING MORTGAGE LOANS ' On Improved city and farm property. R. LIVINGSTONE. 224 Stark at. Mortgage Loans On improved city and farm property, at low current ratei. Building loans. Initallzaeat loans. Macmater & BlrrelL 311 Worcester ilk. PROPERTIES LISTED For rent or sale on reasonable terms. Estates managed as trustee or agent under ampla bond Municipal bonds purchased. Loans made. W H. FEAR. 416 Chamber of Commerce. Matting Sale We will sell, today only, 500 rolls best linen warp and extra heavy China matting, very pretty designs and latest colorings, regular price 50c per yard, at 17c per yard. I. GEVURTZ. the Homefurnlsher. 173 First. N. W. comer Yamhill. 1RV1NGTON. PRICES OF LOTS REDUCED. The undersigned Is now prepared to build houses in Irvlngton. Portland's mast desirable suburb, on the Installment plan, whereby tha monthly payments will be ACTUALLY less than rental charged for similar residences. If you cannot, call, send for circular. C H. PRESCOTT, 212 and 213 Chamber of Commerce W &? 1 . Je.