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fT" THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1901. FAILED BY ONE VOTE Effort to Commit Anti-Republicans to a Democrat. RESULT OF SENATORIAL CAUCUS Republican Cnl! Continues 'to Be eeive Signatures Ex-Senator Mitchell Puts la nn Appear ance to Assist McRride. SALEM, Or., Jan. 16. The Democrats, "Citizens" and their various allies to the number of 25 had a conference at tho Capitol tonight for the purpose of dis cussing their course In the contest for Senator. Representative "Whitney, of Jinn, presided. It was decided to cast a complimentary- ballot for Hon. W. E. Robertson, of Portland, for United States Senator next Tuesday, but a subsequent resolution endeavoring to commit the caucus to united action In th8 continuous eupport of a Democrat- failed by one vote. There was much discussion and a va riety of opinions expressed. The ma jority did not want to be bound down to any course from which it would not de viate if it seemed advantageous to pur sue other tactics. The result of the caucus is simply that the Democrats and allies are not able to agree among them selves as to what they are going to do. And it is Hkewlse clear that some of them how many cannot be now conjec turedpropose to take a hand in the game If th&y can. Failure to hold an ef fective Republican caucus will, therefore, precede an effort on the part of some Democrats to name the winner and get Into the baad-wagon. The Republican caucus call Is being In dustriously circulated, and names are hourly being added. The belief continues to gain ground that a caucus is going to be held, and that Republicans will name among themselves the candidate for Sen ator. The friends of ex-Senator Corbett ore most sanguine of the result. The po eltlon taken by the Senator that he Is willing and anxious to abide by the de cision of a party caucus finds great fa vor among Republicans, both Corbett and anti-Corbett men, except, of course, the thlck-and-thln McBrlde men. They feel that It (s a good time for Republi can harmony, and that there ought to be an end to obstructive and factional pol itics engaged In for personal ends and to fulfill personal ambitions. Tho headquarters of Mr. Corbett have been thronged all day, and his campaign iias, from his presence, taken on added life and vigor. His friends and support ers are not only busy; they are enthusi astic, jand that counts for much. Ex-Senator Mitchell arrived here early this morning. It had been understood that he would not be here prior to the Senatorial balloting, but the need of hla presence and services seems to have be come Imperative, and he came. In an In terview in the local McBrlde campaign paper, Mr. Mitchell says he came partly on business, mainly to pay his. respects to the Legislature, and. "incidentally to aid In any proper way in my power the re election of my friend. Senator McBrlde." The ex-Senator Is then asked if he is a candidate, and he responds: "Not at all. either present or prospec tive, at the present session." The ex-Senator's announcement has not -at all diminished the hopes of his friends, amle expectation of all others, that -when the time comes, and if it comes, he will be the candidate of the united Mitchell-McBrlde forces. THE FIRST DILI, PASSES. Sends a Delegation of Indian War Veterans to "Washington. loS.' r" " 16v-Senato bill No. 19. which passed the Legislature in both houses today, provides for an appropria tion or 12000 to pay the expenses of a delegation of five Indian War veterans and two members of the G. A. R. to Washington and return for the purpose of interceding with Congress In favor of pensions for the Indian War veterans of the Northwest. When the bill came up for flnal passage in the Senate, Senator Brownell spoke In favor of the bill. He eald in part: "Thii State Qf 0reSn is now supporting Jr11 War veterans at the expense of SOW a year n the Soldiers' Home, and others are being supported by the Indl Fi?intUnd SUDPHed y each county, and this. Is an economical measure. From a cold-blooded' business proposition it will bo a grand Investment for the State of Oregon now to provide $2000 to enabld the Indian War veterans to secure the passage of this pension bill, and save the i&tate cf Oregon from this expense. Of course, this is a solflsh way to look at the subject These men deserve to be treated with higher respect. The Terri tory of Oregon, and its successor, the Btate of Oregon, Is Indebted by specific cpntract to these men to this very day to moro than 11.000.000. and, besides this, they did a work for us, who are their eons and successors, that Is above price, and had this general Government been compelled to send troops from the Atlan tic States to put down the- Indians here, it would have cost the general Govern ment over $100,000,000." When the bill reached tho House. Rob erts of Wasco raised the point that Its purpose being to appropriate money put of toe general iuna, sucn legislation must necessarily originate in the House, as pro vided by the constitution. Roberts then asked and was granted consent to call up House bill 23, under suspension of the rules, which is identical in every respect with the Senate bill. ' Whitney of Linn raise the point of or der that under the rules of the House the bill could not be called up until reported to the House by the committee in ac cordance with the present rules. Story of Multnomah believed that tho "prill of the Houso rose above any particu lar rule, and by unanimous consent could take any desired action. Speaker Reeder overruled the- point of order taken, and the House bill was read twice and referred to a special commit tee of Messrs. Story, Edson, Roberts. Mon tague and Hume, with leave to report at any time, , Later therein was reported back, with an emergency clause added, and a recom mendation tha the bill pass as amended. Mr. Story also stated that the question Slaving arisen regarding the constitution ality of senate bill 19, passed by that body, identical with the bill under con sideration on the ground that a measure appropriating public money must originate in the House, It had been settled, and that the Senate had authority to pass the measure. As a mark of courtesy to tho Senate, he thought it only proper that the bill reported from that body should thereupon be considered. This was agreed to, and an emergency" clause being added to -the Senate bill It was read the third time and passed by a vote of 54 ayes, S noes, Emmett, Hedsrcs and Reavis vot ing in the negative. This Is tho first bill passing both houses, and will be prompt ly approved by the Governor, in order that no time be lost in having the com mittee proceed Immediately to Washing ton. KOW FOR THE REFERENDUM. 1 T&e Legislature Submits the Amend ment to the People. SALEM, Jan. 16. In the House today Representative Kruse, of Clackamas County, called up the Houso concurrent resolution No. L of the 1899 session, pro viding for an amendment to the constitu tioncommonly known as the initiative and referendum amendment. Dresser of Clackamas spoke in favor of the proposed amendment, saying it was a question that had been talked about and discussed throughout the state. The adoption of the resolution would simply give to the people of Oregon an opportunity to vote upon the question- He had great faith in the wisdom -of the people. "I am," said" Mr. Dresser. "In favor of the amend ment. If a majority of the people believe It to be a good thing, they will adopt it: If not. it will be rejected." Eddy of Yamhill and Tillamook heart ily concurred in the proposed amendment, and believed it would meet with general approbation. There seemed to be ap proval of the measure among the House members, which was fully verified by the vote taken, every member present voting in favor of the adoption. Representa tives McQueen and Merrill, both seriously 111, were absent. Had they been present, the proposed constitutional amendment would doubtless have received every vote In the House. Prominent Populist lead ers have been interested in securing this amendment to the constitution for the past two years. John C. Young, of Ba ker County; W. S. U'Ren. of Clackamas, and ex-Senator Holt and Frank Williams, of Jackson County, are in Salem, the purpose of their visit having been to se cure early consideration of the proposed amendment by both branches of the Leg islature. This has been secured, and the Populist leaders frankly admit that the action of a Republican Legislature In con forming to the request of so large a number of people, known as Populists, and considered political opponents, will have the natural effect of causing a great majority of peoplo now Identified with the People's party to return to or Join the Republicans. This resolution was received In he Senate this afternoon and passed with but one dissenting vote, Cameron, of Jackson voting "no." The resolution has now passed the Legislature at two suc cessive sessions, and the proposed amend ment will now be submitted to the people. The only other action necessary on tho part of the Legislature Is the passage of a law providing for the time and manner of submitting the amendment to the people. IN THE SENATE. Many Bills Introduced A Busy Ses sion. SALEM, Jan. 16. The Senate was called to order at 10 o'clock A. M., and opened with prayer by Rev. Ronald McKlllop, of the First Baptist Church of Salem. Kuykendall of Lane Introduced Senate resolution No. 7, providing for a standing committee on game laws. The resolution passed, and the president appointed Sen ators Marsters, Williamson and Howe. Senate resolution No. 8, by Cameron, providing that five newspapers be sup plied to each Senator, was passed. , The special committee to whom was referred the bill providing an appropria tion to end a delegation of veterans to Washington, repcrted favorably, and the bill, having been read a third time, was passed. Morrow, Smith of Baker and Wade voting no. Bills by the following members were In troduced and passed to second reading: Wade of tynlon, No. 24 To amend act incorporating Summerville, Union County. Looney of Marlon, No. 25 To regulate life Insurance companies. Mulkey of Polk. No. 26 To make taxes a Hen on land after levy. Johnston of Wasco, No. 27 To author ize a ferry on John Day River. Brownell, No. 28 Relating to restriction of competition between fire insurance companies. SweeJc of Multnomah, No. 29 To au thorise the City of Portland to dispose of Park Block No. 7. Marsters of Douglas, No. 30 To fix a tax on telephone and telegraph companies. Stelwer of Sherman, No. 31 To pro vide for the election of Road Supervisors. Johnston of Sherman, No.S2 To consti tute the Governor, Secretary of State and State Treasurer a commission to build a portage railway between The Dalles and Celllo, and to make an appropriation therefor. Daly of Benton, No. S3 To provide, for trial of contests for places on the official ballot. Marsters of Douglas, No. 34 To regulate the transportation of freight and passen gers. Swee'c of Multnomah, No. 35 Providing for the collection of fees In probate cases. Mulkey of Polk. No. 3C To amend sec tion 2S12, relating to the liability of Sher iffs for taxes not collected. Brownell of ClackamaST No. 37, by re questTo provide for the publication of a re'lsed code. Inman of Multnomah, No. 38 To fix fees of Circuit and County Clerks and Recorders In counties of 50,000 Inhabitants. Mulkey of Polk, No. 39 To amend sec tion 2890 of the code, relating to guardians of the insane. Mulkey of Polk, No. 40 Providing for the taxation of dogs. Fulton of Clatsop, No. 41 Relating to interest on money. Williamson of Crook, No. 42 To amend section 2225, relating to employment of clerks and stenographers by the State Treasurer. Josephl of Multnomah, No. 43 To pro vide for the conveyance of Insane pa tients by skilled nurses. Stelwer of Sherman, No. 44 To amend section 2334, relating to terms of Circuit Court In the Seventh Judicial District Mulkey of Polk, No. 45 To provide for the transportation of convicts and Insane patients. Sweek of Multnomah, No. 46, by request To amend section SS2, relating to ap pointment of criers and bailiffs of Cir cuit Courts In counties of 50,000 inhabi tants. Clem of Linn, No. 47 Relating to tho appointment of Road Supervisors. Adams of Marlon, No. 48, by request To license tho sale of cigarettes. Stelwer of Sherman. No. 49 Permitting the shipment of sheep by express without inspection. Williamson of Crook, No. 50 Fixing li cense fees to be collected from peddlers by County Courts. The Senate then adjourned until 2 o'clock P. M. At the opening of the afternoon session Senate bill No. 2, of the session of 1ES9, providing for the collection of taxes In Multnomah County, was returned to the Senate by the Governor with his veto. The bill was made a special order for next Wednesday at 10 o'clock A. M. The-House resolution of 1899 providing for the submission to the people of the proposed Initiative and referendum amendment, was passed by the Senate. The president announced the following appointments on Joint committees. Inspection of Asylum Daly and Kuy kendall. Inspection of books of State Treasury Mays and Morrow. Inspection of books of Secretary of State Porter and Wade. Inspection of Penitentiary Hunt and Dlmlck. Investigation of State Land Board Brownell and Looney. Concurrent resolution No. 7 Marsters and Johnston. More bills were introduced, as follows: Stelwer Redisricting the state Into Senatorial and Representative districts. Sweek Regulating railways and their liability to employes. Inman To limit the compensation of at torneys in foreclosure of mortgages. Smith of Multnomahj-To regulate1 the practice of dentistry. Mulkey To authorize the County Court to declare unnavlgable streams highways. "Williamson To amend the act relating to tha exemption of wages of Judgment debtors. Hunt of Multnomah introduced a Jolnf resolution proposing an amendment to section 2 of article 2 of the constitution. 1 providing that corporations may be formed under general laws, but shall not be created by special laws. Passed. At 3 o'clockthe Senate adjourned. IX THE HOUSE. Difficulty About Finding a Preacher Neiv Bills. SALEM, Jan. 16. "Is there a minister present?" asked Speaker Reeder. after roll-call of the House this morning. The Inquiry was made in conformity with the resolution passed the previous day that the dally sessions of the House be opened with prayer, but for some reason no cler ical gentleman ould be" found, and Ser-geant-at-Axms Allen announcing he had been unable to discover one, the regular order of business was proceeded with. The House was still working under the rule allowing the introduction of bills, and members generally- took opportunity to get their bills in the hands of the clerk. When all had apparently availed them selves of the chance. Speaker Reeder an nounced that, under the rules adopted, none of the bills introduced would be read the first time until referred to the com mittee and reported back, as was the rule adopted during the session of 1899. This ruling took most of the new members by surprise, and Stewart, of Jackson County, promptly gave notice that he would to morrow Introduced an amendment to rules 41 and 43. He Introduced a resolution to this effect, and consideration was fixed for 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Speaker Reeder appointed Arthur Schu man, Jr., of Portland as house messen ger. 'The Speaker announced the following appointments on concurrent resolutions: Examination of books of State Treas urer Cattanach, Thompson of Umatilla, Orton. Examination of books of Insane Asylum Kirk. McAHster, Schuman. Examination of books of Penitentiary Brlggs, Reavls. Hartman. The message from the Governor relating to House bill 112. session of 1899. provid ing for a Horseshoers" Commission, was sustained by unanimous vote. At the opening of the afTernoon session. Speaker Reeder announced tho appoint ment of Roberts, Harris and Whitney as members of the committee to which all resolutions must be submitted before any action Is taken thereon by the House. On motion of Eddy, the. Speaker ap pointed Messrs. Eddy, Geer and Kruse as a special committee on game, forestry and game fish. McCraken introduced a resolution for appointment of a Joint committee to ex amine books of state military board and to employ clerical aid. Referred to com mittee on resolutions. Butt of Yamhill County, In the effort to get the bills Introduced In the House be fore the members, moved a suspension of the rules, so that bills could be read the first time. This was met with unanimous favor by all present, the method paving the way to override the House rule mak ing it Imperative that before any bill be read It must be reported back to the House from a committee to which the same were referred. The motion carried unanimously, and the clerk proceeded to the reading of the 100 or more bills that had accumulated on the desk. Following are the bills read: House bill No. 1 (Barrett), relating to many laws, was the flrat taken up, and McCraken moved that the rules be sus pended and the bill read by title the first time. Speaker Reeder ruled that bills could not be read by title only, and or dered the bill to be read In full. This proved to be a tedious operation, consid erable valuable time being taken up. When the second bill was taken up, House bill No. 2 (Barrett), providing for public libraries, Whitney of Linn, after consult ing with the Speaker, moved that any bill may be read by title only when unani mous consent was given. Speaker Reeder ruled such action to be in order and or dered the roll-call. When Carter's name was reached he voted "No." and at the direction of the Speaker, the call of the roll was stopped. He ruled that one vote was sufficient to defeat the object of the motion. The clerk then proceeded to the reading of the bill. Carter withdrew his objection to the reading of bills by title, and, on motion of Roberts, unanimous consent was given to read all bills on the clerk's desk the first time by title. By Barrett Amending mining laws. By Barrett Authorizing establishment and maintenance" of public libraries. By Whitney Amending act authorizing construction of bridge across Willamette River, By Nichols Making appropriation for State Agricultural Society. By Edson (by request) Amending di vorce lam By Mattoon To reimburse Douglas County for overpaid taxes. By Mattoon Amending act withdraw ing from sale certain indemnity school lands, and to reduce interest on loans. By Mattoon Create Irreducible school fund for Douglas County. By Mattoon Amending school laws. By Colvlg Determining interests of heirs in estates. By Colvlg Fixing terms of County As sessors. By Colvlg Regulating foreign corpora tions. By Colvlg Amending law relating to railroad traffic on railroads. By Colvlg Referring to terms of County Courts. By Colvlg Relief of Supreme Court. By Colvlg Fixing time of holding court in First Judicial District. By Kirk Amending law regarding oper ation of telephone and electric lines. By Kirk Validating certain marriages. By McCraken Protection of public lands. By Stewart Establishing school libra ries. " By Story Indian War veterans' bill; passed. By Story Relief of Indigent soldiers. By Harris Aid of State University. By Poorman Organization of state mil itia. By Grace Uniform system of ringing bell warnings. By Holcomb Compelling street railway companies to provide aprons and fenders to cars. By Roberts Amending stock law. By Roberts Protection of sheep. By McCraken Relating to warehouse receipts. By Hawkins Settlement of estates. By Whlney Improvement of Soda Springs. By Whitney Assessment and taxation. By Notthlngham To amend code. By Butt Amending dentistry laws. By Hahn Prohibiting pound nets In catching of salmon. By Pearce Making streets and alleys public highways. By Pearce To amend code. By CarterRestricting railroad rates. By Butt Restricting railroad rates. By Nichols Asessment and taxation. By Grace Regarding estates. By McCraken Aid to Oregon Historical Society. By Story Creating office of public ad ministrator. By Whitney Revising law relating to election of Supervisors. 'By Smith Fixing Commissioners' sal aries. By Smith To license warehouses. By Smith Providing for vital statistics. By Allen Reserving Columbia River and tributaries above tide water for spawning grounds By Mattoon Creating state board of equalization. By Dresser-tAmendlng appellate law. Dresser For recovery of escheated property. By Holcomb Amending act providing for bonds for street improvements. By Watson Requiring all officials to furnish bonds given by surety companies. McCraken Establishing seaman's pro tective board. By Grace Protection of sagehens. By Grace Amending divorce laws. By Grace Protection of domestic ani- X.mals. . By Grace (by request) Designating what Is extra hazardous work. By Schumann Amending cemetery laws. By Nottingham Abolish office of County Clerk and Clerk of Circuit Court of Mult nomah County. McCraken Providing for bicycle paths. By Pearce Regulating life Insurance. By Pearoe Amending code. By Nottingham Repealing act creating office of Coroner of Multnomah County. By Nottingham Amending code. By Nottingham Aid of State University. By Thompson, Multnomah. Amending law of tenants In common. By Thompson, Multnomah Amending law of trials by Jury. By Thompson, Multnomah Amending act relating to surety companies. By "Whitney Amending code. By Watson Allowing releasing of sure ties on official bonds. By Heltkemper Providing for payment of fees of Justices of the Peace. By Orton Creating public libraries. By Holcomb Road laws and Supervis ors. By Watson Abolishing offices of Clerk, Recorder and Circuit Court Cflerk of Mult nomah County. By Schumann Compensation of Sheriffs, Clerks and Recorders. By Heltkemper Prohibiting employment of aliens on public works. By Poorman Fixing liability of; railroad companies for Injuries to employes. By McAlister To establish Eastern Or egon Agricultural Society. By Shipley For general term of Circuit Court and appellate Jurisdiction, Watson-nProhlblting collection of certain fees by Sheriff of Multnomah County. By Orton To prevent blacklisting. By Drlscoll Amending code. By Schumann Making borrowing of public moneys grand larceny in certain cases. By Schumann Concerning deficiency Judgments. By Schumann Regulating purchase of public supplies. By Watson Amending act relating to code of civil procedure. By Watson Regulating corporations. MEETING OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES. McMtnnvllle Institution Is Prosper ousReport of Session. M'MINNVILLE. Or.. Jan. 16. At the semi-annual meeting of the trustees of McMlnnville College today, the report of President H. L. Boardman showed that the college is in a prosperous condition, though there has been no Increase of stu dents over last year. He recommended that steps be taken to Introduce a de partment of theological study in connec tion with me present work of the col lege. This recommendation was. adopted, andacommittee, conslstng of Rev. Messrs. McKlllop, of Salem; C. R. Baker, of Boise, Idaho, and Blackburn, of Portland, was appointed to carry out the plans. Rev. William H. Latourette was con tinued as financial agent. The most interesting item of business was the announcement by President Boardman that $10,000 has been secured in cash, property osd pledges, which will meet th conditions of the Baptist Edu cation Society, on which the donation of $5000 by that society was pending. This $15,000 will enable the college to pay its debts and add something to Its endow ment. Rev. C. A. Woodd, Alexander Black burn and James F. Failing were pres ent from Portland; Hon. D. C. Latour ette, from Oregon City; Rev. J. F. Day, from Carlton; Rev. C. R. Baker, from Bolso, Idaho, and Rev. J. R. Baldwin, from Independence. The resident mem bers present were Rev. A. J. Hunsaker, Dr. J. D. Baker, A. C. Chandler and B. F. Rhodes. NEW MACHINE DRILL. Invention of Colfax Man "Which May Revolutionise Mining. COLFAX, Wash., Jan. 16. W. W. Walter, of this place, has secured a pat ent on a new kind of machine drill for all kinds of work requiring drilling in rock. The invention promises to revolutionize the present methods of mining. The machine is operated by one man, who simply turns a crank which revolves a wheel, to which is attached four four pound hammers, which strike the drill with terrific force. The machine, which was invented and manufactured In Colfax, being made at Carley Bros.' foundry, was o nexhl bltlon here today, and attracted great Interest. At a moderate rate of speed, 216 blows were struck by the hammers in one minute. This Is said to be the work of eight able-bodied men. The ma chine turns so easily a boy can operate It with ease. A number of mining men who witnessed the exhibition say it will revolutionize mining, and greatly lessen the present cost of drilling, and will make many low-grade properties profit able mines. The machine is made entire ly of Iron, and weighs but 125 pounds. Mr. Walte has been at work on it for several months, but did not announce it to the public until today, when he re ceived the announcement that his appli cation for patent had been received, and that the device has never been pat ented. IDENTITY OF MAN FOUND DEAD. M. Bedford Evidently Lost Way and Froce to Death. OREGON CITY, Jan. 16. It was learned today that the name of the man found dead near Miller's mill, in the mountains above Garfield, was M. Bedford. It is evident that he had frozen to death af ter becoming lost in the mountains. He and two others were out hunting and camping in an old cabin. Last Friday morning they separated. Bedford, Who is an elderly man. going toward his home in a different direction, Intending to hunt on the way. It was two or three days before it was learned that he had not returned, and a searching party was organized. It is believed that he had been dead three or four days when found. He was unmarried. SCHOOL OF DAIRYING. "Winter Term at Pullman Opens At tendance Is Good. PULLMAN. Wash., Jan. 16. The regular Win"- term of the School of Dairying began yesterday at the Washington Ag ricultural College and School of Science. The attendance Is good. The first three weeks of the school will be devoted to butter making. Professor Ludwlg Bngle man, of the Indiana State Dairy School, will then arrive and the study of cheese making will be taken up. Tho butter making department is in charge of Pro fessor J. L. Harris, of Michigan. Of the students who began today, all but one are practical butter makers and engaged In dairying. The etudents are limited to 26, and it is believed that the limit will be reached In the next few days. NORTHWEST DEAD. Mrs. C. C. Boznrth, Oregon Pioneer. ST. HELENS, Of., Jan. 16: News of the death of .Mrs. C. C. Bozarth, of Wood? land. Wash., was received here yesterday. Mrs. Bozarth came to Oregon In the early '50s. She was the mother of Mrs. Merrill, wife of Hon. Norman Merrill, Representative from Columbia County. Meeting; of Medical Society. PULLMAN, Wash., Jan. 16. The Whit man County Medical Society held its fourth quarterly meeting here last night Interesting papers were read by Dr. W. W. Wa&kins, of Moscow, and Dr. R. C. Coffey, of Portland. The society voted to hold Its next quarterly session in Colfax tho second Monday in April. Vernonla'i Tax Levy. ST. -HELENS, Or., Jan. 16. The City Council of Vernonia havo levied a tax Of 5 mills for city purposes. BOTH HOUSESMAKESPEED -GOOD PROSPECTS FOR- RECORD BREAKING SESSION. In House, Ninety Bills Hare Been In troduced, 'While Fifty-nine Are on the Senate Calendar. SALEM, Jan. 16. The wheels of legisla tion turned rapidly at Salem today, and both myis- are beginning to grind with a steadiness that promises large results so far as quantity is concerned. In tho House there was some friction over the rules regarding the first reading of bills, but after two long bills had been read in full, unanimous consent was given that all bills should be read the first time by title only. Thereafter all worked smooth ly. In the House. 90 bills were Introduced, and the Senate has 59 on the calendar. Both branches are proceeding with a speed that promises a breaking of the record in this state. The first bill to be ground out in either house was the Indian War veterans bill, passed by the Senate. The House refused to approve the grist, rejecting it on the ground that it was an appropriation bill, and should have originated in the House. The .same measure was started in the lower House. Later the House reconsid ered the matter and passed the bill. The roll-call of the Federal brigade shows the following marked present: Collector of Customs Patterson. Collector of Internal Revenue Dunne. United States Attorney Hall." United States Marshal Houser. Deputy Marshal Worthlngton. Deputy Marshal James Wilson. Deputy Postmaster Matthews, of Port land. Collector of Customs Crosno (Yaqulna). Customs Agent George Waggoner (Alas ka). Only thero nart of the tlm. No doubt ex cused temporarily for cause by Senator Mc Brlde. Republican aspirants from Multnomah County who sought to secure clerkships on the various house committees have fared -badly. The disposal of the plums was practically In the hands of the Dem ocratic members of the Multnomah dele gation, and, as far as possible, they re membered their political friends and al lies. Ernest Kroner, the Populist, and former secretary of the Pennoyer Police Commission, has a $3 per diem clerkship, and rejoices over the fact that he can study practical politics and draw a salary from the state at the same time. John Heltkemper and Harry Knott, two Demo crats, were also among the favored ones, and there are half a dozen more yet hop ing to get placed by their Legislative friends. Dr. John Welch, the Democratic poli tician, is conspicuous in tho hotel corri dors and Legislature lobby. He disclaims all Intention of taking any hand in the Senatorial fight, and says he Is present at Salem as representative of the State Den tal Board to secure an amendment to tho law, so that action may be begun in Justices' Courts, Instead of having to In stitute proceedings before the grand Jury. Senate bill No. 29, by Sweek, authorizes the City of Portland to convey to a board pf trustees to be ar'jolnted by the Native Sons of Oregon, the Oregon Pioneer As sociation, the Indian War Veterans, the Oregon Historical Society, the Native Daughters of Oregon, and the Portland Public Library, tho tract known as park block 7, in Portland. These societies pro pose to erect a building on this block. Representative McCraken, of Multno mah, Introduced a resolution empowering the members of the House from that com mittee to sit as a special committee to which all bills pertaining to Multnomah Countv should be referred, and that the committee have authority to employ a chief find assistant clerk. Dresser of Clackamas and Multnomah opposed the resolution, stating It appeared to provide for an organization to hire clerks. It was the Usual rule to refer all local bills to those members who represented the local ity interested. He would favor the reso lution, excepting that relating to the hir ing of clerical assistance, which was un necessary. The resolution was amended, dispensing with clerks, and then adopted. The first attempt in the Senate to break over the barriers of the law of 1S99 limit ing the employment of clerks, was nipped In tho bud, and the Senate went on rec ord as standing by the law of 1899. The question was presented by a resolution Introduced by Hunt of Multnomah, pro viding that the Multnomah delegation constitute a special committee to which shall be referred all measures relating to Multnomah County, and that 6ald com mittee be authorized to employ one chief clerk and one assistant clerk. Kuyken dall of Lane opposed the resolution in so far as it provided for the employment of clerks, contending that the clerks em ployed under the act of 1899 will be suffi cient for the assistance of the special committee. The objection prevailed, and the Multnomah delegation will get no spe cial clerks. The Senators seem to be al most unanimous In the desire to avoid a repetition of the clerkship abuse, and probably no departure will be, made from the provisions of the law enacted by the last Legislature. A communication from the Governor of Colorado, setting forth the benefits ac cruing to that state through the influence of equal suffrage, was read In the House and provoked numerous smiles. Pearce of Marlon promptly moved that the commu nication be laid on the table, and many members were eager to second the mo tion. It was tabled effectively. The attorneys In the Legislature held an Informal meeting tonight to discuss plans for the old of the Supreme Court. Qsickly Cires Colds t , 1 1 i i . i i k-m -m Neglected colds always lead to something serious. They run into chronic bronchitis which pulls down your general health ; or they end in genuine consumption with all its uncer tain results. Don't wait, but take Ayer's Cherry Pectoral just as soon as you begin to cough. A few doses will cure you then. But it cures old cdlds, too, only it takes a little more time. We refer to such diseases as. bronchitis, asthma, whooping-cough, consumption, and hard winter coughs. Three sizes: 25c 50c., $1.00. All drug gists.. J. C. Ayj Co., Lowell, Mass. The attorneys did not decide upon any measure that will meet their approval, but were quite agreed that a commis sion will not stand the constitutional test A committee composed of Representatives Clarence Butt of Yamhill. Brlggs of Jack son, Carter of Jackson, and Senators Sweek and Mays of Multnomah, was ap pointed to Investigate the Iega phase J ml uie various plans proposeu. SUMPTER WANTS NEW CHARTER. Matter to Be Brought Before Legis latureProvisions in Brief. SUMPTER, Jan. 15. Sumpter will ask the Legislature for a new charter. The town is now working under a charter framed in accordance with the provisions of the 1S93 law. Sumpter has become a very lively town, and needs a charter that permits of city administration on mod ern methods, which the present one does not. A measure has been drafted by At torneys Charles H. Chance and N. C. Richards and will be sent to Senator William Smith with the request that It be presented and pushed. The new charter provides for a Mayor, City Treasurer and eight Councllraen, to be elected: and a Marshal and Recorder, to be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. At the discretion of the Mayor, he may appoint, subject to confirmation by the Council, a City Attorney, City Physician, Health Officer, City Engineer, Superin tendent of Streets and such other officers aj the Council may deem It best to create offices for from time to time. Provision is made for not to exceed a 10-mJll tax each year for ordinary city expenses, and by a majority vote of the taxpayers a special tax for any special municipal purpose may be levied. Another provision enables the Council, under cer tain conditions, to Improve streets and construct sewers at the expense of the property-owners benefited. Councllmen will bo elected alternately, four each year, giving to each of the four wards one new and one holdover member annually. No commissions are provided, everything being under the joint control of the Mayor and Council. Con tracts for all public construction work are to be lot by the Council to the low est bidder. The proposed charter has been carefully prepared, taking those of Albany, Baker City and Portland as models. A special meeting of the new Council will be held this week to enter upon the duties of its offices. At this time Mayor Bobbins will announce his appoint ments. Variety of Weather. Heavy snowfall, followed Immediately by warm chlnook winds, and these in turn by breezes, is giving Eastern Oregon a variety of weather. In the Blue Moun tain district much snow fell In the latter days of December and In the early part of January. In Sumpter district the dopth ha3 been from two to six feet. For the past two days chlnook winds and rains have made good progress towards the con version of the "beautiful" into water. But tho snow had become so compact that It resisted well. Instead of the water run ning off in a large stream, it has satu rated the snow, making of tho excellent snow tracks deep slush and filling all depressions. Colder weather Is coming again, and the hopeful placer miner, wno saw In the big beds of snow great reser voirs of water for Spring operations, be gins to believe that the Winter Is espe cially favoring him Movement of heavy loods, particularly machinery, has been checked until the sled roads regain firm ness. The Winter as a whole has been much milder than usual. COURT HAS JURISDICTION. Famous McKenxIe Case From Nome Can Be Tried In California. SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 16.-The United States Circuit Court of Appeals decided today that It had jurisdiction in the Cape Nome litigation, and that Receiver Alex ander McKenzie must answer for con tempt In falling to obey the citation Issued In -the cases of Kjelman vs. Rogers and Tornanses vs. Melsing. In the cases of Linderberg vs. Chlpps and Anderson vs. Compton, the court an nounced that it was in doubt aB to the matter of Jurisdiction, and would not ren der an opinion at this time. The matter was then continued until January, 28, when testimony will be Introduced In open court, Instead of before a referee, as In the Duboce case. In his answer to the charge of contempt filed this afternoon, McKenzie alleged that the gold was not in his custody September 15, when the alleged contempt of court was committed. An order of Judge Noyes had been en trusted to the care of the United States Marshal for the District of Alaska. He therefore contended that he could not obey the order to turn over the gold to Chlpps and other parties, asdlrected. As an outcome of the litigation, Jofet Lin derberg. Edith Llndblom and John Boyn teson filed suits In the state court today for damages aggregating $130,000 against McKenzie. HOTEL BURNED. Garfield Fire Causes ?3000 Loss Guests Rarely Escaped. GARFIELD, Wash., Jan. 16. Larkin's Hotel, a two-story frame structure, burned at an early hour this morning. The guests barely escaped with their lives. The fire started In the kitchen, and Hen, Young and This Is the oldest Private Medical Dispensary in the City of Portland, the first Medical Dispensary ever started in the city. Dr. Kessler, the old, reliable specialist has been man ager of this institution for 20 years, during which time mousands of cases have been cured, ana no person was ever refused treatment. The St. Louis Dispensary has thousands of. dollars In money and property, and able financially to make its word good. Since Dr. Kessler started the St Louis Dispensary, over 20 years ago, hundreds of traveling doctors havo come to Portland, advertised their sure-cure ability In the papers, got what money they could from confid ing patients, then left town. Dr. Kessler is the only advertising spe cialist who can give reference to all classes. You may ask bankers, mer chants, and all Kinds of business men. They will tell you that Dr. Kessler Is O. K. Lots of people com lng from the country deposit their money with him. No other special ist on the Coast can give such refer ence as this old doctor. GOOD DOCTORS. Many doctors in country towns send patients to Dr. Kessler. because they know he is prepared to treat all kinds of private and chronic diseases. PDIUATF Diseases. This doctor guarantees to cure any case of Syphillis, rruirtiL Gonorrnra, Gleet, Strictures cured, no difference now long stand ing. Spermatorrhea, Loss of Manhood, or Night Emissions, cured perma nently. The habit of Self-Abuse effectually cured in a snort time. VflllVfi MFN Your errors and follies of youth can be remedied, and this lUUnU liiui old doctor will give you wholesome advice and cure you make you perfectly Btrong and nealthy. You will be amazed at his success in curing Spermatorrhea, Seminal Losses, Nightly Emissions, and other ef fects. KIDNEY AND URINARY COMPLAINTS, Painful, difficult, too frequent, milky or bloody urine, unnatural discharges, carefully treated and permanently cured. Piles, Rheumatism and Neuralgia treated by our new remedies, and cures guaranteed. Patients treated in any part of the country by his home system. Write full particulars, enclose ten 2c stamps and we will answer you promptly. Hundreds treated at home who are unable to come to the city. QFAn THK Tako a clear hottle at bedtime, and urinate in the bottle, set nuw 1 iiij aside and look at it in the morning. If It is cloudy or has a cloudy settling in it, you have some kidney or bladder disease, and should be attended to before you get an incurable disease, as hundreds die every year from Brlght's disease of the kidneys. Addrecs J. HENRI KESSLER, M. D.. Portland,. Oregon. St. Louis Medical and Surgical Dispensary. Enclose ten 2c stamps or no answer. 330 Yamhill St. FOOL'S HASTE IS NAE SPEED." DON'T HUftRY THE WORK UNLESS YOU USE SAPOLIO iw" 1 WM Be First "When baby comes to the home it will bind the wife closer to the husband, or it will gradually tend to cut her off from his companship. A sickly mother lose3 in physical charm, and often in temper and disposition. A fretful child is a trial, even to loving parents. The use a Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription prepares the wife for motherhood. It strengthens the body, and induces a healthy condition ot mind,' free from anxiety or fear. It makes the baby's advent practically painless. The mother being healthy her child healthy, and a healthy child is a happy child, a joy to the parents, linking them together with a new bond of affection. There is no opium, cocaine or other narcotic in n Favorite Prescription.'' I read wtt your medicine has done for other people," imtes Mrs. Edwin H. Gardner, of Beech wood, Norfolk Co- Mtu., Box jo, "m thought I would try It, and I found it a btetsing to me nnd family. I took- your medicine a year when I had a ten pound gui. I had the easiest time I ever had with any of my three children, and I have been very well evsr since. I took three bottle of Favorite Prescription,' three of 'Golden Medical Discovery,' and three vial of ' Pellet.' Before I took your snedidne I only weighed 135 pound and now I weigh 173 pounds." Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure sick headache. the building burned like tinder. The hotel and contents were a total loss. The build ing was owned by Perry Larklns, whose loss is 51500. It was leased by J. W. Keowns, whose loss on furniture Is about the same. Insurance on each, $100. It Is reported from Florence that Meyer & Kyle have let a contract for erecting poles for their new telephone line between the Spruce Point mill, Florence and Acme. The supplies for the line will be shipped from San Francisco, and tho work will proceed when the material ar rives. 9 The liability to disease is greatly lessened when the blood is in good con dition, and the circulation healthy and vigorous. For then all refuse matter is promptly carried out of the system ; otherwise it would rapidly accumulate fermentation would take place, the blood become polluted and the consti tution so weakened that a simple malady might result seriously. A healthy, active circulation mean3 good digestion and strong, healthy nerves. As a blood purifier end tonic S. S. S. has no equal. It is the safest and best remedy for old people and cTliMrea because it contains no minerals, but ia made exclusively of roots and herbs. No other remedy so thoroughly and effectually cleanses the blood of im- purities. At the game time it builds up the weak and de bilitated, and reno vates the entire sys tern. It cures permanently all mannei of blood and skin troubles. Mr. E. E. Kelly, of Urbana, O., writes 1 "I had Eczema on my bands andfaco fos flvo years. It would break out in Uttla white pustules, crusts would form and drop off, leaving the akin red and inflam ed. Tho doctors did me no Rood. I used, all tho medicated soaps and salves without bonoflt. S. 8. 3. cured mo, and my akin is as door and smooth as any one's." Mrs. Henry Siogfriod, of Capo May, N. J., says that twenty-ono bottles of S. 3. 8. cured her of Cancor ot tho breast. Doc tors and frionds thought hor case hopo leas. Blohard T. Gardner, Florence, 8. C, suffered for yoars with. Boils. Two bot tles of S. S. S. put his blood in good con dition and tho Boils disappeared. Send for our free book, and write our physicians about your case. Medical advice free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA. Old, Read This J. Henri Kessler, M. D., Manager. JpfewL