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TTm MORNING OREGONIAN, SJ&UttDAY, JUNE 9, 1900.
VERY HEAVY RAIL TRAFFIC
MAY, 1000, HAS ECLIPSED AM PRE
VIOUS YEARS. "
SeRtlxera Pacific Inspection Illinois
Central's Reported Move Otker
Railroad Skews.
The May business of the Tallroads en
tering Portland, although not yet boiled
down Into exact figures, was sur
prisingly large. It is Bald that It will
nearly equal that of the average months
of October and November, which arc in
variably heavy months, owing to the im
mense movements of wheat- One thing la
positive, the Hay lust passed will ex
ceed in the volume of business done, both
freight and passenger, that of any May's
business here in all previous years.
There is no question but that the rail
roads are feeling the general tide of pros
perity. There are five trains in here dally from
the East, and nearly every one brings In
half a dozen families of settlers for this
state. There are many -who get off at
Pendleton, Baker City and other points,
who are founding homes for themselves In
Eastern Oregon. The Southern Pacific
daily brings in its quota from the South.
The Chicago-Portland special yesterday af
ternoon had the fewest for some time; of
these Immigrant passengers, yet there
were four families of good size. They all
appeared dusty and travel-stained, to be
sure, not to say tired, as they tugged at
their heavy valises, boxes and bundles.
Yet it required no particularly observing
eye to see that these were of the lndustrl.
ous class the very people needed to build
up and maintain a commonwealth.
Every day the long trains of freight pull
In and out, and they seem extremely long
ones at that. For instance, yesterday
morning the O. R. & N. hauled In from
The Dalles a train ot 61 cars. It was
learned that this is- only the average train
after all at this season, but these trains
are all longer than in the Winter season.
There is a heavy traffic just now in lum
ber and ties. Later on, when the wheat
crop begins to move, the number of cars
will be greatly augmented.
gan, CoL The special train was made up
of three tourist sleepers, 'four oars of
horses and three freight cars of military
equipment. There were U soldiers ana
officers In all. besides several of the fam
ilies of the soldiers.
MAYOR WAKTS RECOUNT.
HU Friends Iaatst Taat CohbIIhr:
"Was Against Xr. Storey.
Mayor Storer will likely ask for a
recount of the votes cast In the recent'
election for Mayor. He has practically
decided upon this course, and will, as
soon as the official count is finished, make
some move in that direction.
He says that his friends are urging
him to demand a recount, and that they
offer to stand by him financially, as well
as in other ways. JHe feels that he owes
It to theee friends who stood by him In
the fight to have a recounting of the
votes.
"If I knew it would result in adding only
50 votes to my credit, I wwld be willing
to pay for it." said he last night. "I
think that I owe It to my friends to show
my actual strength in the contest, and a
recount will bo necessary to do this.
"I am positive that some very careless
counting was done at certain precincts,
and the result was 4n each case against
me. I have no malicious motive in the
matter, and If the recount is demanded
it will be becauoe so many of my friends
Insist upon It.
"Hundreds of them have come to me
since the election and begged me. to -have
a recount. Many of them offer to help
stand the expense if necessary."
When asked if vindication and full
strength was all he hoped for, Mr. Storey
said that he wanted all that was due him,
and while he apparently does not expect
a recount to give him a majority over Mr.
Rowe. he evidently would not be surprised
at such an outcome.
Many Storey men declare that hundreds
of the Mayor's votes went to George I.
Story, the Legislative candidate. The
Mayor does not seem to be basing any
great hope on this, however. He evident
ly sees eomethlng ahead, and unless he
changes his mind when the official count
Is in, he will begin proceedings which may
result In the entire city vote being gone
over in count.
WAITING FOR LATE NEWS
XOXE-BOUMJ PEOPLE EAGER FOR
ISFORMATIOJr.'
Tier Will Xot Start TIlI-Taey-Hear
Hott Their Friends Have
Prospered.
committee to make theee arrangements
will be held at 3 P. It next Monday.
The meeting closed with n excellent
paper by Mrs. L H. Amos" on "An Ap
peal for Membership to the "VT. C T. TJ."
After the adjournment, "Mrs. Moreland
served Ice cream and ake 'to the guests.
KIJTTH WARD COXTEST.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC IXSPECTION.
Hott the Officials Do This A Ble Un
dertaking. A party of 15 or 30 Southern Pacific of.
ficials from San Francisco arrived here
yesterday morning, to begin the annual of
ficial inspection of the tracks, buildings,
station grounds and other property of the
company. The entire system of the com
pany will be covered. The officials started
in immediately here, beginning at Jeffer
son street, going through as far as Airlle.
Manager Koehler and Superintendent
Fields accompanied the San Francisco of
ficials from here.
This annual inspection tour Is no light
undertaking, extending as it does, clear
through to Ogden and El Paso, including
every branch and spur. The average
reader has little idea what such a tour
comprises or the modus operandi. In the
first place there Is an observation car,
In which the seats are arranged In tiers,
each tier a little higher than the one in
front, arranged very much like the seats
In a theater. This allows each occupant
of the car to get a full view of the tracks
for himself, while the car is en route.
The Southern Pacific adopted this style of
car about four years ago. The officials
do not whirl through the country at an
express-train gait, but proceed slowly and
methodically. They stop at every bridge
and every station, go through every build
ing and every toolhouse, and note care
fully every point, inside and outside. Each
official is provided with a card, upon which
he notes his observations and the percent
age of the standard of perfection which
each place inspected approaches. These
cards are afterwards carefully checked up.
To all section foremen whose care of prop
erty Is the nearest to the high standard
required, medals are Issued In token of
the company's appreciation of duties well
performed. That an element of perfect
fairness may be introduced Into the mat
ter, the superintendent of any division
makes no notes on the condition of proper
ty in the territory over w hlch he has Juris
diction. The present tour of the Southern Pacific
officials will probably take several weeks.
It Has
Serious
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
Rate Nnmed for Annual Meeting' at
Charleston, S. C.
The railroad lines have named rates
to the annual meeting of the National
Educational Association at Charleston, S.
C, July 7 to 13. These are, for tickets
going and returning via the same route
in both directions, one first-class fare,
plus 52 membership fee. For tickets via
the Ohio Rher gateways, returning by
way of "Washington, or vice versa, but to
be good going and returning via the same
route only west of Chicago, Peoria and
St. Louis, one first-class fare for the
round trip to Chicago, Peora and St.
Louis, added to the rate tendered there
from by the Central Passenger Associa
tion lines, plus $2 membership fee.
For tickets going via Ohio River gate
way and returning via another, but to be
good going and returning via the same
route only west of Chicago, Peoria and
St. Louis, the regular first-class fare for
the round trip via these points, added to
50 per cent of the first-class fare via the
route, plus $2 membership fee. Tickets
are limited to return up to September L
inclusive, from July 1 and 2.
East of the gateways all tickets will
allow of stop-over privileges on the go
ing trip up to July 10.
Resnlted in Some
Chara-es.
The proposed contest of the vote on
Councilman In the Ninth "Ward, where
XVilllam Schmeer was the defeated Re
publican candidate and F. Holbrook the
Democratic candidate. Is causing no end
of comment. Yesterday Mr. Schmeer was
seen about the matter, but refused to talk
other than to say that the contest would
proceed, and intimated that he has a card
of some sort up his sleeve. He eald that
the whole matter is In the hands of his
friends, and that as many affidavits as
he wants -will be forthcoming. On the
street there Is much talk over the state
ment and affidavit of August Donnerberg,
a plumber, who Is also known in connec
tion with various transactions. He Is one
who chargea fraud at polling place No. 42,
on East Buroside .near Union avenue,
and made one of the affidavits. His state
ment has aroused not only the Judges,
but also O. Young, "who lives at 669 East
Stark street, who was one of the clerks
at this polling place. Mr. Young was In
terviewed last evening at his home, and
he said:
Yes. I understand that Donnerberg Is
reflecting on all the Judges and clerks of
that polling place. If he had not under
taken to do this I should not now die
close a proposition he made to me to
count In Holbrook while the counting of
the ballots was In progress. He was sent
to the polling place to watch the count by
the Democratic Central Committee, ana
when about 100 ballots were counted he
whispered to me that 'our man for Mayor
was gone, but there was a chance to elect
a Democratic Councilman from the Ninth
"Ward that It could be 'fixed.' I said:
'How is that possible? The election Is
over He said It can be 'fixed 'HowT
I asked. 'Oh, It can.be arranged eo that
votes may be counted for Rowe In ex
change for votes for Holbrook he said.
The proposition was amazing, and I In
stantly told him to desist from any such a
thing. I also told him I was there to
see that the vote was properly counted,
and advised him to drop the matter then
and there and pay attention to his dutlefl
and watch the vote. Then he said not to
say anything about It, and I should not
but for his action Implicating all of us.
It has been reported that Donnerberg of
fered me a bribe, but I have stated all
that pa.sed between us."
D. J. Beaker, who was at the polling
place, said last evening that Donnerberg
made the same, proposition to him to
"fix" the vote that he made to Mr. Young.
Mr. Schmeer states that the case does
not rest altogether on the affidavit of
Donnerberg. but refused to say what
course he proposes to take, but It. Is un
derstood that he has employed a lawyer
to push the contest.
The movement of people toward "Nome
will depend hereafter, on the news brought
from the Cape by the returning steamers,
and Portland stands the "best chance to
obtain tidings first, because the stealers
which departed from this port are .known
as the surest and speediest of the fleet
which sailed from Oregon, California and
"Washington points this Tear. As there
Is no telegraphic or cable connection with
any Alaskan points yet, all will be con
jecture In regard to voyages of the vari
ous vessels, and of the m inner in which
the 1500 persons who remained at Nome
last Fall have put in the Water.
Those who expect to sail for Nome thli
Bummer will also have to await the re
turn of the steamers, as all that have
been chartered for the tr&de are now on
their way North. Portland, therefore. Is
the best abiding place In the meantime.
as the Elder is booked to depart from here
on July 1, and the Nome City on July 10.
Portland is also the cheapest city to live
in and the most reasonable to obtain sup
plies of provisions, clothing and machin
ery, according to those who have com
pared the prices furnished by Portland
merchants with, those obtained in San
Francisco and at Puget -Sound cities.
The steamer Despatch, which left for
Nome Thursday, did not take all the live
stock which had been engaged, and the
cattle and sheep remaining are being
cared for at convenient points until she
starts on her second trip in. July. Ad
ditions -will also be made to their num
ber sufficient to load the pens and stalls
to their full capacity. The charterers of
the Despatch constructed a. sufficient Tjum
ber of divisions, for the stock engaged,
but -they had no idea of the enormous
size of the animals until these were driven
to the dock to be taken aboard. Then It
was found that "elephantr, not cattle," as
a deck-hand expressed It. had been fat
tened for the trip, and the stalls Intended
for fat oxen and big milch cows had to be
enlarged before a portion of the animals
could be taken on board. This caused
some little delay in the departure of the
steamer. The owners of the cattle agreed
to pay a flat rate of $100 per head freight
to Nome, and so it cost no more to ship
an 1S0O pound steer than one -weighing $00.
though at the proposed rate of H a pound
for each beef at Nome, the weight of the
steer would "cut a good deal of ice" when
laid on the butcher block, amid the horde
of waiting miners with empty stomachs,
but with buckskin pouches full of gold
dust they had Just raked up on that de
voted beach.
At the Alnsworth dock a large amount
of hay and grain is still piled, awaiting
the return of the Despatch. The owners
of the live stock could obtain no reliable
data as to the amount of grass available
In the tundra or on the hillsides back of
Nome, and'so took a good supply of fod
der along, to keep the animals in shape
for a few weeks after their arrival. Some
reports say that grass is very abundant
In the vicinity of the cape, for a few
weeks during the growing season of Sum
mer, but whether hay can be cut there,
for a "Winter supply, is a problem the
owners of the live stock will have -to
solve alter their arrival.
In the meantime, the civilized world
awaits the first reliable news from Nome,
before taking further action. If the gold
en beach should prove rich for a distance
of eo miles on each side of Nome, as many
of last year's adventurers assert, the
rush will continue northward until the
frosts begin to close down on mining op
erations in the latter part of September.
Then if the tundra swamps should also
prove themselves of such fabulous value
and extent, and the hillsides to the east
ward should show themselves laden, with
gold "from the grass roots down," the
Cape STome traffic will have assumed a
permanent value, and Its bulk will In
crease from year to year, to the upbuild
ing of every city on the Pacific Coast
"which reaches out after its share of the
trade. A great deal depends upon this
Bummer's advices from Nome.
Pleasant Blue Notes.
Farmers have begun cutting their clover
hay, which promises to be a heavy crop
this year.
There will be a meeting ot the M. A.
Ross post this evening 'at the hall, when
the days of the coming reunion will be
fixed, and also a programme! will be out
lined. Proctor & Beers have the f rune for their
new mill up, and will 'move their mill to
the new- location about the flrat ot July,
which la on the land of Feed. Wagner,
a mile and a quarter from Pleasant Home
on the new plank road. In th jir new loca
tion they will have a fine body of timber.
Edward Louderback, whd works for
Strauss & Coa saw mUl, while sniping a
log, let his ax glance, splitting open his
great toe. He was taken to Gresham.
where the wound was dressed. It was a
painful wound. Julius Thnberlan, who
also works at this vsame saw mill, sus-
CAN'T GET THE SENATOR
XITCHEIX-ai'BRIDEITES ARE FAR
SHORT OF A MAJORITY.
Their "Only. Recourse Is te Malce
Seal te-Get Votes From the
Democrats.
Help the Monument Fund
The sale of the- f souvenir but
tons must progress faster. This is
a work that cannot he permitted
to lag until a suflScIent number
have been disposed ot to finish the
monument fund. There are hun
dreds who have never bought a but
ton, and who never wear one. Let
the wearing be the evidence
whether you have done your duty
by contributing your mite. It is
the duty of everybody to buy, and
unless those purchasing -wear their
buttons, it cannot be seen whether
everybody has dohe his duty. A
fine example of patriotic Interest
has been shown b'y Company F,
Third Regiment. Captain C. L.
Dick, commanding, purchased a
button for every raemb-ir of the
company. If other officers or other
men directing considerable numbers
of persons would exerclBe the same
active interest, a great help would
be afforded a most wbrthy cause.
Before election candidates bought
many, and aided materially In dis
posing of others. That special
stimulus has past, but should not be
the cause of any delay. There Is
Just as much urgency to finish the
monument fund now as ever.
Everybody must remember where
the buttons are sold, and the good
cause being served by purchasing.
tained the fracture of a. rlo while scuf
fling wKh another man. His Injury will
lay him up for some time.
EAST SIDE AFFAIRS.
East Side Notes.
The work of improving Ea.it Alder street
between East Twelfth And East Twentieth
is to be commenced at once. Lumber for
the sidewalks has been delivered.
Rev.- B. S. Winchester, the new pastor
of Hassalo-Street Congregational Church.
Is expected to arrive this morning, and
will begin his pastoral duties with tomor
row's services.
Rev. George B. "Van Waters, rector ot
St. David's Church, has accepted an in
vitation to deliver the baccalaureate ser
mon before the State Normal School at
Monmouth, Sunday, June 17.
The 4-year-old daughter of George W.
Weatherly is very ill with blobd pois
oning. Her right ankle was recently frac
tured, and from this injury blood poison
ing set in. The case Is thought to be
critical by the attending physicians.
"Walter E. Gellnsky is recovering from a
severe attack of pneumonia, which has
lasted 10 days. For a time his condition
was very serious, and It was. feared that
he would not pull through- His parents
contemplated going to Europe, and would
have started, when their son became 111.
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ANNUAL SPRING REGATTA.
Encouraged by the election of most of
their Citizens Legislative ticket last Mon
day, the Mitchell-McBrldeltes are schem
ing to land the United States Senatorship
when the Legislature meets In January.
It was hinted several times during the
camoalgn that If the ticket went through
ex-Senator Mitchell would consider him
self politically rejuvenated, and make a
fight for McBride's place. All this time
the Mitchell following was solemnly
swearing fidelity to Senator McBrlde.
Since election, events have taken a turn,
and the present situation may be summed
up in the words of one of the Federal
brigade: "The election makes things look
better for Senator MoBrlde, with C. W.
Fulton, of Astoria, as a dark horse."
Meantime, ex-Senator Mitchell is In the
background.
It is worth taking Into account. In dis
cussing the Senatorship, that the Repub
licans will have 57 seats In the next Leg
islature, a majority of 24 on Joint ballot,
and 11 more than enough to elect a Sena
tor. Mays, Hunt and other ex-Republicans
who have been elected from Mult
nomah County as Citizens are not Included
In the 57. The Mltchell-McBride faction
Is a long ways from having a majority of
the 57, and so far as the straight Repub
lican membership is concerned they can
not elect any man of their choice to the
Senatorship. Even with the votes of
Maya. Hunt, Nottingham, and other Citizen-Republicans,
they cannot win the Sen
ator. What help the Citizen-Democrats
from Multnomah County will give them
Is now a matter of conjecture. It Is not
likely that they will get Senator Sweek's
vote, nor Senator Inman's. and the other
Democrats show a disposition to go to the
Legislature as Democrats, caucus with the
Democrats and Populists, and vote for a
Democrat or Populist for United State
Senator. Mitchell made a deal with the
Democrats 15 years ago that elected him
to the Senate, and he -Is said to be ready
for another deal In his own behalf or for
some one of his naming. It is intimated
that if the Democrats will come to him
he -will help them to give Portland a char
ter that -will deliver to them control of
the Police. Fire, Port of Portland and
other commissioners. A Democratic mem
ber-elect was asked yesterday If such a
proposition would catch his vote. He said
he expected to sit In the Legislature as
a Democrat, but party considerations and
what would be gained by getting control
of the city night Influence him to change.
The Citizens members-elect do not ap
pear to have agreed upon any definite plan
of local legislation at the January ses
sion. Two things are almost certain.
One Is a bill providing for direct primary
nominations, and doing away with county
conventions of all parties. The Multno
mah Citizens will give their support to
the bill outlined by E. W. Bingham, but
what the Legislature will do Is problemat
ical. Another bill that Is certain to be in
troduced is one for a new charter for
Portland.
Reduction of salaries of city and county
officers, and consolidation of certain offices
such as City Treasurer and County Treas
urer, and County Clerk. City -Auditor,
County Auditor and County Recorder,
have been suggested by one member. He
thinks there should be reduction In the
salaries of officials, but. still better, he
says, "would be consolidation of the City of
Portland and Multnomah County under
one government, to be known as the City
and County of Portland.
birds thrived, and are now one of the
permanent beauties of Oregon woods. Ha
told Frank Dekum ot his experiment,
whereupon the latter suggested forming
a society for greater work ot the same
kind. An importation society was formed,
and Mr. Dekum donated $500 cash down to
carry on the worK. This society spent
about 53C00 and successfully located In Or
egon 12 or 13 varieties of foreign song
birds, among the number being the black
thrush, goldfinch, skylark, woodlark. song
thrueh, clskln, brown-headed nightingale,
whistling quail, bullfinch and the gray or
Irish linnet. The black-capped nightin
gale was brought over, but never seemed
In thi-Ivo Rnmft thourflt this WCS dUC to
defective attention while being transport
ed, rather than to the climate.
The second society was tne Oregon or
nithological Association. which was
formed by students for scientific purposes,
rather than for Importation. In pursuit
of this work, Mr. FInley and others
gained valuable Information concerning
native birds, and Mr. FInley yet bears
the name of being one of the best-Informed
persons in the state c: native
birds. The new society to be formed Is
different In purposes to both preceding
ones. It Is a love ot birds and a deeper
appreciation of their beauties that Is
sought to be Inculcated. Protection U
not incidental, but Is not the main ob
Ject of organization. "Lovers of birds"
fitly expresses the membership. What
methods will be adopted to diffuse know
ledge and Impress the excellent features
of bird life have not been outlined yet.
These are details to follow completion
of organization, which Is hoped for at
the succeeding meeting.
DAILY METEROLOGICAL REPOTWC
PORTLAND, Juno 8. 8 P. 3C XaxtaasHa
temperature. GS; minimum temperature. C3;
river reading at 11 A. M.. 13.7 feet; csaase In
the last 24 hours. 0.0; total precipitation. S P.
M. to 8 P. M.. 0.00; total preclpltati6n from
Sept. 1. 1809, 33.61 inches; normal precipitation
from Sept. 1, 1SD9. 44 41 Inches; deficiency. T.S0
Inches; total sunshine June T, 15:36; possible
sunshine June 7. 15:3a -
"WEATHER CONDITIONS.
The pressure Is" highest over "Washington and
lowest over the interior of Northern Califor
nia. Except a few 'small showers la North
western "Washington, no rain has fallen, west
ot the Rocky Mountains during the last 24
hours. A marked change to cooler weather has
occurred In the North Pacific States. The indi
cations are for fair -weather In this district for
the next 24 to 36 hours.
WEATHER FORECASTS.
Forecasts made at Portland for the 2S Sours
ending at midnight Saturday. June 0:
Oregon. Washington and Northern Idaho
Fair: northwest winds.
Southern Idaho Fair In west, probably show
ers In east portion; cooler: westerly winds.
Portland and vicinity Fair; northwest wlnda.
EDWARD A. REALS. Forecast Official.
SEW TODAY.
BUY TODAY
At 23 cents each your choice of a long line of
ladles' sailor bats, worth up to $1.30 each.
Don't stop with one. buy as many as you hava
friends to donate them to.
OLDS & KING
CottaseDctroyed by
Matters.
Fire Otker
ILLIISOIS CENTRAL.
Reported It "Will Apply Short Line
Rates to the Coast.
It is reported that the Illinois Central
will, on its new lino between Omaha and
St, Paul, ap5y short line passenger rates,
via the Twin Cities to North Pacific Coast
points. Its connections at St. Paul are the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific If
this report is true, it will make the rate
from St. Paul here the same as that from
Omaha. It Is not at all unlikely that the
other competing lines will retaliate by
making thort line rates apply through to
the Pacific Coast from Kansas City. Just
what the result of such action would
be It Is impossible to exactly forecast at
this time, but It w ould tend to disturb af
fairs considerably, as it would cause some
difficulty to adjust satisfactorily matters
to suit all lines, owing to a diversity of
interests.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS.
Rock IMnnd "Will FurninU Sleepers
at Kansas City for Delefrates.
Those attending the National Demo
cratic Convention are not going to lack
for sleeping accommodations. It seems,
nor are the hotels and lodging houses to
have matten all their own way. The
Rock Island has conceived quite an orig
inal Idea. It has completed arrangements
for the storage of 30 sleepers In the Han
nibal & St. Joe yards during the conxen
tlon. This is In addition to space for 20
sleepers at the local freight depot of the
company and unlimited etorage at Armour
dale, a Kansas City suburb. The infor
mation comes from John Sebastian, gen
eral passenger agent.
HandKome Picture.
The Southern Pacific ticket office has a
fine picture on Its walls. It is at least
eight feet in length by 20 inches In
width, and showe a view of the "Willam
ette Valley, taken from Granite Point.
The scene of blossoming fields and ver
dure is most pleasing, but to be fully
appreciated must be seen.
Mrs. Grace Watt Ross, President of
"Woman's Club.
The Portland "Woman!s Club held its an
nual election yesterday afternoon, result
ing as follows:
President, Mrs. Grace Watt Ross; vice
president, Mrs. Julia Marquam: corre
sponding secretary, Mrs. Sarah A. Evans?
recording secretary, Mrs. John McRob
erts; treasurer. Mrs. Seneca Smith; direct
ors. Mrs. Rose H. Hoyt and Mrs. P. H.
Ward: Mrs. M. A. Dalton. Mrs. Adolph
A. Dekum, Mrs. E. F. Riley and Mrs.
E. W. Bingham being hold-over directors.
The president, Mrs. J. B. Comstock,
announced from the chair the following
standing committees for the ensuing year
appointed by the executive board:
Calendar Mrs. J. B. Comstock. Mrs. M.
A. Dalton. Mrs. H. E. Heppner, Miss
Gertrude Holmes, Mrs. Alma Rodgero,
Mrs. E. L. Harmon. Mrs. S. M. Blumauer,
Mre G. Howard Pettlnger and Miss Helen
Gruenberg.
Social-Mrs. P. J. Mann. Mrs. H. S.
Glle. Mrs. Rudolph Prael. Mrs. Frederick
NItchy and Mrs. A. Stalger.
Press Mm. S. A. Evans. Mrs. G
Ross and Mrs. J. McRoberts.
Education Mrs. C Lombard, Mrs. A.
H. Adams and Mrs. F. Glafke, Jr.
Literature Mrs. Julia Marquam, Mrs.
Levi Younc and Mme. J. H. Bauer.
Science Mrs. F. Eggcrt, Dr. Esther
Pohl and L E. Stevens.
The following departments and leaders
were announced:
German Mn. H. Mundt.
Home Dr. Mae Cardwell.
Shakespeare Mme. J. H. Bauer.
Parliamentary law Mrs. Grace Watt
Ross.
Philanthropy Mrs. R. H. Hoyt
Art Mrs. R. M. Blnjrham.
French Mme. J. H. Bauer.
Ancient and modern pottery Mrs. R.
H. Hoyt.
Free library Mrs. S. A. Evans.
MATINEE TODAY.
The cottage of Richard Williams, on
Hawthorne avenue and East Twenty
fourth streets, was partially destroyed by
fire yesterday afternoon. A man em
ployed In grubbing ntumps on the
south side of Hawthorn avenue discov
ered that the roof of the bulldlnxr was
on .fire, and notified William Semensa, who
occupied" the cottage and who was In the
garden some distance from, the house. The
latter ran to the house and managed to
get some furniture out, but not all, as the
fire soon became too hot for that. A fire
alarm was turned in from box 245, East
Twentieth and East Taylor streets, and
the companies had a long run to the build
ing. A stream was laid in from East
Twenty-first street and Hawthorne avenue,
and the chemical also played on the roof.
When the fire was subdued only the shell
of the cottage remained. The run was too
long to permit the firemen to reach the
building any sooner, but the outbuildings
and about two-thirds ot the cottage were
saved. It was stated the cottage took fire
from a spark from the burning brush,
started by men clearing Hawthorne ave
nue. The loss was about $330 on the cot
tage, which was an old ntructure.v On the
contents the loss was small. There was
no Insurance.
W.
Troop Movement.
The O. R. & N. moved cut a detach
ment of troops from Osborne, on the
Mullen division, last night to Tort Lo-
Bijr Production of "Quo Yadlst" at
Cordray' Theater.
At the matinee at Cordray's this after
noon. "Quo VadlsT with Its fine scenery
and fine company will be the attraction.
There are yet many Portland theater
goers who have not had an opportunity
to see this splendid production, and they
should not miss this chance. The three
fine African lions which are brought on
In the last act add greatly to the effect
of the scene, which Is the finest In the
whole play. The company Is one of the
best that has been seen at Cordray's this
season, and is full' equal to the demands
of the play. The last performance will bo
given tonight.
Grand opening excursion to Bonneville
will be made Sunday, June 10, train leav
ing Union Station 9 A. M.
Federation Meetings
The June meeting of the W. C. T. TJ.
Federation of Portland and suburbs was
held yesterday afternoon at the beauti
ful home of Mrs. J. C. Moreland. at
Mount Tabor. Large clusters of La France
roses In vases and baskets adorned the
spacious parlors The arrangement "was
very effective and called -forth much ad
miration from the guests present. At 2:30
the meetihg opened with hjinris arid pray
ers .with Mrs. H. R. Rlggs, president of
the federation, in the chair. After the
prayer service Bhe stated that the object
of the meeting was to consider means of
doing effective mission work among the
starving In India, and Introduced Rev.
Huber Ferguson, the speaker of the after
noon. Mr. Ferguson .said that whatever
tended to the betterment of humanity was
Christian work, and then proceeded to re
view the awful suffering caused by the
famine in India. The great cause, he
seated, was really the failure of the mon
soon, which was the means of bringing
forth an abundant harvest. Everything
was burned up. Aside from the want and
suffering there was much moral degrada
tion attendant with the famine, which
must be alleviated. In closing, Mr. Fer
guson urged the federation workers to
supply the immediate need by sending help
to save the lives of those dymg by the
hundreds from starvation.
Miss Mundt then sang a solo entitled.
"Abide With Me," followed by Mra. V.
Watson, who gave a rendition of the
famine scene from "Hiawatha."
Mrs. M. A. E. Stone, in response to a re
quest from the president, spoke briefly
on the organization and made an appeal
for organized help. She said that she did
.no begging, but only gave an opportunity
to people to feed the hungry and clothe
the naked. She cleverly defined opportun
ity as "the moment given for avalllngone's
self ot that which may be of value' in
one's life." It "was decided to send the
funds secured for the famine sufferers
through the Christian Herald. Miss Effle
Bennet, the treasurer, "was instructed to
collect the money subscribed, and for
ward it today. As a means of arousing
the public and supplying funds for the
future work, the central committee ot the
federation was requested to formulate
plans for that purpose. A meeting of the
Members ot Rovrlnsr Club to Contest
for Frizes Today.
The annual Spring regatta, to be held
today by the Portland Rowing Club prom
ises to bo both interesting and exciting.
Much rivalry Is shawnt in the daily prac
tices of the contesting crews. All are
do:ng their best, and are anxious to win.
as the successful ones in today's races
will be put into the paper racing shells
and entered for the association regatta,
to compete against the hardy crews of
Vancouver and Victoria.
The -annual association regattas of the
North Pacific have grown so popular, and
so many handsome cups and prizes hung
up foir the different eents. that the
boys consider It an honor well worth
striving for to represent Xha club at such
times. So all lovers of the oar can feel
assured of a good afternoon's sport if they
attend the races.
The course will be ne mile straight
away; the start to be made at a point Just
north of Ross Is'and, and the finish at
Morrison-street bridge. 'Tills course en
ables the spectators to view the raes all
the way down, and an' excellent place to
watch the exciting finishes can be found
on Morrison-street bridge or at the boat-house.
The first race will be pulled off sharply
at 2 P. M. Captain Scdtt has warned all
crews to be on time, in order to do away
-with the usual drag In pulling off such
events.
The canoe race Is attracting much In
terest. This Is a new branch of sport for
Portland, and the Portland Rowing Club
boys are all such novices at the paddle
that this will no doubt be the clown's
event of the day.
The order of races, "beginning at 2 P.
M.. will be as follows:
First Junior single sculls. R. D. Ball
and E. Glcss.
Second First heat of Junior fours. Crew
No. 1. H Bennett, stroke; P. Smith. No.
3; W. H. Ormandyr No. 2; P. Knight, bow.
Crew No. 2. Newman, stroke: Morton, No.
3; Munro. No. 2: Haradon. bow.
Third Senior double sculls. First. R, D.
Ball and L. Stiles; second, R. C. Hart
and A. M. Scott.
Fourth Junior double sculls. First.
Knight and Gloss; second, F. Peterson
and E. McCabe.
Fifth Final heat, junior fours. W.
Morse, stroke: C. Bow, No. 3; J. Mackie.
No. 2; L. Steele, bow, against winners of
first heat.
Sixth Senior single sculls. W. J. Pat
ton and A. M. Scott.
Seventh Double canoe race. Five crews
entered. Course, one-half mile with turn.
Prizes: Club pin for winners, and booby
prize for last crew.
Year Not the Measure ot a Man.
New York Evening Po3t.
When one sees men like Morgan of Ala
bama and Gear of Iowa re-elected to the
Senate for another term at seventy-six
and seventy-five years of age. It seems as
though there were little chance for the
young or the middle-aged in politics.
But the older men In. Indiana and Illinois
and Texas, who have looked forward to
the Governorship or the Senatorship as
the crown of a career feel as though the
public were enamoured of youth when
they see Beverldge chosen to the Senate
from Indiana at thirty-six, Bailey carry
ing the Democratic primaries In Texas
at the same age. and Yates at thirty
nine defeating his seniors for the Re
publican nomination for Governor In Illi
nois. The truth about the matter seems
to be that neither youth nor age Is the de
cisive factor In any ot these cases. Ill
inois, for example. Is quite likely to re
elect to the Senate Mr. Cullom, who,
will be In his seventy-second year when,
his present term expires in 190L .
TO PROTECT SONG BIRDS.
Flrt Steps Toward Organizing a
Society.
Love and appreciation of birds was the
eplrlt of the meeting held yesterday In
the rooms of the Unitarian Church. There
was a large attendance. The preliminar
ies for a society were begun, which will
doubtless result very shortly In a move
ment of considerable magnitude. As one
of the alms It was suggested by Rev. W.
R. Lord, who presided, that protection
mignt be taken up later, when the society
Increased In numbero sufficiently to make
itself felt. But whatever may be the
consequences of the move. Mr. Lord im
pressed upon those assembled that his
Idea was to develop and cultivate a love
for birds that penal measures would not
be necessary to prevent wanton destruc
tion.
Women turned out in Ianger numbers
to the call for a meeting. Perhaps this
was due to the convenience of the hour
for them more than a predominating interest-
Several children, some of whose
sympathies with the b!rds have been en
listed by Mr. Lord's lectures before the
schools, were present, accompanied by
some of the teachers. H. E. Dosch, who
was the first to Import German song
birds, was present and took a hearty In
terest In the proceedings. W. L. Finley.
the young roan who was presiding officer
of the Oregon Ornithological Society which
existed some time ago, and C. H. Gilbert,
of the Chautauqua Circle, that has de
voted some attention to the subject dur
ing the past Winter, were also present
and made remarks. Mr. Finley is espe
cially informed on Oregon birds, as his
association followed scientific methods of
study and investigation, and probably
learned more of the birds In this state
than any other organization or person.
Mr. Lord In explaining the objects of
the meeting emphasized that too few per
sons observed the beauties of blrd3. If
a lover came In contact with another, es
pecially one well Informed, renewed en
thusiasm was created and mutual ad
vantage resulted. If bird-lovers had some
organization bringing them together all
the benefits of association could be en
Joyed, and If It was found convenient or
enjoyable to make visits Into other coun
ties to study and observe, this could be
done best by many, rather than as Indi
viduals. Under the head of protection,
and to illustrate his Idea that the best
protection was afforded by Increasing love.
Mr. Lord told of the mother whose child
returned from school and severely com
plained of her because she wore on her
hat the skin of a bird. So guilty did the
mother feel that she finally removed that
portion of the hat trlmmlm: and desisted
from Rising such material thereafter.
Mr. Lord also spoke of the legislation
enacted In other states, particularly In
New York, where It was an offense for
a milliner to display for sale dead birds,
and a penaltv attached to the wearing of
such by any lady on her headgear. If the
society grew rapidly, as the general senti
ment Indicated It would, the speaker
thought some favorable legislation might
be expected In Oregon the following Win
ter. To show the necessity of thl, Mr.
Lord noted the scarcity of native blrJs.
and reminded his hearers of the vast de
crease In other states. Florida now had
about .5 per cent of Its native birds, ow
1ns: to the ravages of the pot-hunter for
millinery establishments. New York had
lost about 73 per cent, and other states
large numbers.
Mr. Dosch favored organization, as did
Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Finley. A motion
passed empowering the temporary chair
man, Mr. Lord, to appoint a committee
of three to choose the officers of the pro
posed organization, and another commit
tee of three to draft constitution and
by-laws. Mr. Lord will announce ths
committees after deliberating for a time.
The meeting adjourned for one week, and
will reassemble at 4 P. M. next Friday."
Letters of regret were read from Dr. G.
H. Chance and Adolph Dekum at not
being able to attend.
Two bird societies have heretofore ex
isted In Oregon. Several years ago M-.
Dosch decided to bring to this country
some goldfinches from Germany, and wa
successful In carrying out his plans. The
LIONS WILL RUSTICATE.
Adfrie "WiU Take Her Three Fe
rocloas Beast to Moant Tabor.
"Lions require rest as well as persons,"
said Miss Adgie last evening. In relation
to her proposed sojourn for a week at
Mount Tabor. "I am on my way with my
lions. Prince. Trilby and Victoria, to Den
ver, and stopped at Portland to give them
a rest. Lately they have been appear
ing In the "Quo Vadls?" show, but next
week I shall have them removed to Mount
Tabor, a lovely spot, and there I think
they will entirely regain their spirits and
their brisk, lively disposition. For I never
drug them, and they still have their native
ferocity."
In response to requests, Miss Adgie has
consented to give her act In the after
noons and evening of next week, beginning
Sunday, in connection with a series of
band concerts. Miss Adgie is one of the most
wonderful lion-tamers In the world, and
one of the few women who have made a
success In the difficult and dangerous busi
ness. Her act Is marvelous and full of
grace, so that It attracts women and chil
dren who love graceful dancing as well as
men who admire dazing and courage in
the face of danger.
Miss Adgie not only makes the beasts
Jump at her command, but dances in the
cage alone and unarmed, completely at the
mercy of the three sullen beasts. Prince,
the male Hon, she fondles like a baby.
rides on his back, lies down beside him,
pretends to sleep, and finally Inserts her
head into his open mouth, while Trilby
and Victoria, the female lions, snarl In
seeming Jealousy. But she fearlessly
makes them do her bidding, jumping
hurdles, and through hoops, sitting on
pedestals, saying their prayers, and other
tricks, which they naturally dislike. Their
resentment is- shown by quick slaps with
their sharp-clawed paws, marks-of which
Miss Adgie bears from previous encount
ers. When asked how she handles the beasts
when they become ferocious. Miss Adgie
said:
"Lions are not very unlike human be
ings, Senor, and often I sing them snatches
of lullabies from 'La Paloma' to sooth
their angry passions, or I play on my
guitar while reclining on old faithful
Prince. But they have no love for me,
and I master them only through fear.
Should I slip or lose control of them for
an Instant well why think of unpleas
ant things?"
Miss Adgie is a Spanish-Mexican girl,
b6rn in Santa Fe, N. M., and has fol
lowed the glare of the circus lights since
early girlhood, having been In the employ
of Hagenback at the World's Fair, where
she did an act with 10 lions. She is well
known on the Coast, having performed In
San Francisco and Seattle. Now she Is
her own mistress, and travels with her
fine forest-bred lions. Portland can see
tnem in tneir interesting and thrilling per
formances next week, near Mount Tabor.
KITCHEN TABLE
A nicely finished kitchen table, dark finished
legs, regular $1.25 table. 00c. today only.
I. Gevurts, the Hometurnlsher, 173 First, N.
"W. cor. Yamhill.
Mortgage Loans
On Improved dty and farm property, at lcweit
eurreat ratea. Building- icon. Init&llmeat
loans. Vacmutcr & .BlrroU. Zll Worccstar blk.
Mortgaged Properties .
Both city and farm, at bargains. Loans at low
rates. Bonds purchased. Bstates managed.
W. H. FEAR, Chamber of Commerce.
Mortgage Loans
On tmproTed city prorerty, at lowest rates.
Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
7 Chamber of Commerce.
PIEDM CMNT
Admittedly the handsomest suburban tract In
the city. We are prepared to build homes, on
the Installment plan. Our customers may plan
their own houses, and are to hava them at
ACTUAL COST.
For particulars call on
INVESTMENT CO.
E. QUACKENBUSH. Pres.. 244 Stark st.
,
The Public Invited
We cordially Invite the public to attend our
Saturday night
Musicals at C. A.Whale's
12S Sixth st and 311 Alder.
Chickens! Chickens! Chickens!
Everybody can eit chickens now.
T-TT-irft rat hens 40c to 50a
Large fryers -..- 23c to 40a ,j
iiams, Dest sugar curea ..xvc
Eggs, strictly fresh ...... 13 o
Cheese, full cream i2a
Best creamery butter ..... 15 c
Choice dairy butter - 3S o
Strawberries. 0 boxes 25 o
Remember, we are money-savers for j ou.
PORTLAND MARKET CO., 170 Third st.
Oregon phone. Grant 86.
Auction Sale
Of fixtures at 185 THIRD ST.. two doors from
Yamhill st- south, including: Dayton, com
puting" scales; new Howe counter scales;
largest -size cotte mill, new; paper cutters;
two glass cheese covers; upright showcase:
new Hallwood cash register; truck; patent
elf-meaflurlng molasses pump; , almost-new
Studebaker covered wagon; counters and shelv
ing. "We hate a largo quantity of syrups' and
molasses on hand, that will be dls'poseoT of
away below cost. Everything must go. as tho
store Is rented. Call early, as ei erythlng Is. in
fine condition and will go quick. McKlnnon and
Hewitt will act as auctioneers and aluator3yj
at the above premises ror a weeK or so.
P. S. There is a full Una of GENERAL
GROCERIES, all new stock, that will be dis
posed of below cost. Families, hotels, boarding-houses,
etc, will find this a rare oppor
tunity to save money.
ROOMS OPEN TODAY.
Many Additions Made to Historical
Society Collection.
The rooms of -the Oregon Historical So
ciety, top floor of City Hall, northwest
corner, will be open for the inspection
of the public today from 1 to 5 P. M.
Some of the recent additions to pioneer
relics and historical documents have been
as follows:
Home-made bread tray, made out of a
maple log near McMInnville In 1S4S by
Captain G. "W. Burnett, a pioneer of 1S43.
Used by Mrs. Burnett for more than 40
years.
Fire shovel made In Iowa and brought
to Oregon in 1S17 by Andy Shuck, of Mc
MInnville. It served as a spade as well as
a shovel in the early days.
A wafer stamp; a camphor bottle, 85
years old, brought to Oregon in 1850; a
knitting quill, used for many years by
Mrs. Ira F. M. Butler, a pioneer lady of
1853; one leather bank-bill wallet, ipade
In Monmouth, 111., by a saddler, and an
other leather wallet bought In Chicago n
the early '40s and brought to Oregon In
1852 by Elijah Davidson; a report of the
Superintendent of the Penitentiary in lSoi :
a number of Legislative bills Introduced
In the early 50s all placed In the society
by Ira F. M. Butler, of Monmouth. Or.
The rooms will be open even day next
week from 10 A. M. to 5 P. M.. to ac
commodate the pioneers. Indian "War vet
erans, native sons and daughters who
will be present during pioneer week.
REDUCED RATES
Via
Great Northern Railway.
If you are going East, xake advantage
of these rates: Philadelphia and return
$S3 E0; St. Paul and return, $60. For
dates of sale and full information, call or
address A. B. C. Dennlston, city ticket
agent, 268 Morrison street.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE
CLOTHING TKADE OF-OREGON.
One taken every night stimulates the
liver, carries off the bile and Improves
the digestion and appetite. Carters Little
Liver Pills. Don't forget thl3.
UNNATURAL FLESH.
Reduced Ijy Leaving off Coffee and
Uslnpr Postum Food Coffee.
"I havo used coffee many years In fact,
o-iroi- lnro T was a child, unt'l a few
months ago I became satisfied thit it hurt
me caused the miserable drowsy feeling
and the bloated condition of my body. I
was very fleshy all the time, unnaturally
fleshy.
"Since I left off drinking coff e and use
Postum Food Coffee, the effec has been
wonderful. I feel like a different .person.
The bloating has all gone. I am very
much thinner and more natural In shape,
have a better appetite and do not fet
sleepy and drowsy as before. I shall never
use any" more regular coffee. .
"When I first tried Postum. I was not
sattefled with it, but decided th3t the fault
must be my own, for so many people used
Postum and liked it that I knew there
was some trouble in my preparation of it,
so I examined the directions carefully
and found that I .should boll It long
enough to bring out the flavor and the
food value. "When I prepared it right, it
was elegant and I am more than pleased
with the delicious beverage 'I have for
breakfast every morning." jfMrs. E. M.
Pope, 115S 23d street, Detroit, Mlch.?5
Davis, Belau & Co.
The well-known trade auctioneers of San Fran
cisco, Cal.. will sell at public auction, without
limit or reserve, on MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1000.
at 10 o'clock A. M. sharp, by catalogue, on a
very liberal credit, an attractive and per
emptory trade sale of
$40,000 Worth of Cus
" tom-Made Clothing
In lots to suit the trade, at 207 First st. be
tnrppn Salmon and Taylor sts.. Portland. Or.
This sale comprises largo and complete lines ,
of men s. boys . youths ana ennaren s dom
ing. Also 1500 pairs English worsted trousen..
DAVIS, BELAU & CO.. Auctioneers.
Tt is to the Interest of every clothing dealer
to attend this sale.
6foa beta iAr
AUCTION SALE
REAL ESTATE
NEWWHATCOM,WASH.
Fine business and
Residence lots on the .
principal streets of
New Whatcom
will be sold at
PUBLIC AUCTION
June 14th, 15th and 16th
on libera! credit
Catalogue of lots and terms ef aa!
will be published before the
day of sale.
Bellingliani Bay Improvement
Company
NEW WHATCOM, WASH.
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