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THE. MOKNING .OHEdONlAN, FRIDAY; FEBRUARY 8, 1901. 5 OLYMPIA WON OUT Senate Voted to Buy Thurs ton Courthouse for Capital. 19 TO 13 WAS RESULT OF BALLOT King County Lined Up Solidly for Olympla, While Eastern Wash ington, Credited Hotbed of Removal, Wai Divided. OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 7. The Ruth bill to purchase the Thurston County Court house for capltol purposes passed the Sen ate this morning' by the decisive vote of IS to 13, and after a debate that was Very Interesting, and In which both sides of the question were ably discussed. The victory for Olympla was complete, and Was the occasion of the greatest joy among its citizens, who thronged the lobby and packed It to suffocation. Sev eral times they broke into applause when some speaker scored a point in their favor. The leading speeches for the bill were made by Wllshlre of King, Crow of Spo kane, and Schofleld of Chehalis, and the opposition was ably championed by War burton of Pierce, Tolman of Spokane, and Hallett of Spokane. Hamilton of Pierce asked to be excused from voting. He said two years ago he had favored the Courthouse proposition. Now his people were asking for removal. This placed him in an embarrassing position, from which he desired to be relieved. He was excused by unanimous vote. Following was the detailed vote on the bill: Yeas Andrews, Angle, Baker, Biggs, Clapp, Cornwell, Crow of Spokane, Crow of Whitman, Hemrich, Land, Mantz, Meg ler, Preston, Rands, Ruth, Schofleld, Smith, Welty, Wllshlre 13. Noes Baumelster, Davis, Garber, Hall, Hallett, Hammer, Le Crone, Moultray, Sharp, Stewart, Sumner, Tolman, War burton 13. Not voting Hamilton. Absent Resor. An analysis of the vote shows that King County (Seattle) lined up solidly for Olym pla and against Tacoma, while Eastern Washington, which has been supposed to be the hot-bed of removal sentiment, was divided. The southwest stood solidly by Olympla, while the northwest was divided. It Is Impossible to tell at this time what effect the passage of the bill will have upon the removal proposition. The Pierce County Senators are a unit in declaring that they will still press their capltol re moval bill. It seems probable, however, that the enemies of Olympla will now endeavor to defeat the Courthouse bill In the House. If they can succeed in accomplishing that they will then press the removal bill, but not otherwise. The capitol fight has thus far been con fined to the Senate, and it is Impossible to foretell what the fate of the Court house bill will be in the House. Both sides will make a strong fight there. It Is generally believed that the Gov ernor will sign the bill If it shall pass both houses. He Is not friendly to Olym pla, but he has committed himself to the proposition, and the Ruth bill was sub mitted to him prior to its introduction. It is said that he gave it his approval at that tme. MEANS DEFEAT FOR PRESTON BILL Test Vote Gave the Opposition Six Votes to Spare. OLYMPIA. Wash., Feb. 7. The Preston railway commission bill, after an Inter esting debate, was given its third reading today, and sent to the engrossing com mittee. After It is engrossed It will be placed on Its final passage. A test vote taken on an amendment this afternoon in dicates the defeat of the bill cither by a vote of 20 to 14, or 19 to 15. The friends of the measure are depressed tonight, while the opposition is claiming an over whelming victory. The Sonate first went into committee of the whole to discuss the matter. An amendment was adopted fixing the salary of the commissioners at $4000 instead of $5000 per annum, as agreed upon when the bill was first up for con sideration. Crow of Whitman offered an amendment giving the Governor power to appoint. He supported his position in a vigorous speech, in which he attacked the consti tutionality of the proposal to vest the ap pointive power in a board composed jf the Governor, the Lieutenant-Governor and the State Auditor. Preston, the champion of the bill, declared that while he was opposed to Crow's amendment, he would nevertheless support the bill If It were adopted. He argued that both po litical parties had Indorsed the commis sion plan, and that political promises bhould be lived up to. Crow's amendment opened up the whole field of discussion, and several members declared that they were opposed to the creation of a commis sion under any circumstances. The prin cipal speeches along this line were made by Rands of Clark and Clapp of Jeffer son. Crow's amendment was voted down. Moultray of Whatcom offered an amend ment, which was supported by Preston, exempting from the operation of the bill all railroads less than 75 miles in length for five years subsequent to their con struction. This amendment was voted down. The bill was reported back to the Senate, and Crow renewed his amend ment to give the Governor power to ap point the commission. After a discus sion the amendment was defeated by a strict party vote, except that Resor, Dem ocrat, of Walla Walla, voted with the Re publicans against It. Moultray renewed his amendment, and then came the test vote. The opponents of the measure took the position that what was good for one was good for all. The Preston people sup ported the amendment. The amendment was defeated by the following vote: Ayos Angle, Crow of Spokane. Garber, Hall, Hallett, Hammer. Mantz, Megler, Moultray, Preston, Smith, Sumner, Tol man, Welty and Wllshlre 15. Npes Andrews. Baker, Baumelster, GIggs, Clapp, Cornwell, Crow of Whit man, Davis, Hamilton, Hemrich, Land, Lecrone, Rands, Resor. Ruth, Schofleld, Sharp. Stewart, Warburton 19. It is believed that on the final passage of the bill Smith of King, who voted with the Preston people on the Moultray amendment, will vote against the bill, while Baumelster, who voted with the opposition, will probably vote for the bill. Otnerwlse there will In all probability be no change. After the third reading had been had the bill was sent to the engross ing committee. President McBrlde refus ing to entertain a motion to consider the bill engrossed and to place it on its final passage at once. Under the rule the bill will be a special order for tomorrow af ternoon, but It will hardly be engrossed by that time, and may go over until Mon day. Nobody seriously believes that the bill will pass, the result today showing Us opponents to be masters of the situa tion. IN THE HOUSE. Bill to Repeal Sunday Closing: The ater Law Postponed. OLYMPIA, Feb. ".In the House today the bill to repeal the present law Pro hibiting the opening of theaters on IJun day night was indefinitely postponed. The bill was introduced at the instance of Ta coma managers, who have not been per mitted to run their theaters on Sunday night Women of the state took a hand in the fight, and came to the Legislature with petitions signed by thousands, ask ing that the pending bill be killed. The theater managers appeared with counter petitions. Chalmers of Clark introduced a bill this morning to regulate the size of mesh and length of seines, and to abolish the use of flshtraps and fishwheels on the Colum bia River. Meshes must not be less than five inches or of a greater length than 1200 feet. Traps and wheels are positively prohibited. Fines are provided as fol lows: Fifty dollars for the first offense; $100 for the second, and $300 for the third, or Imprisonment for from 25 days to six months, or both fine and imprisonment. Defeated In the Senate. OLYMPIA. Wash., Feb. 7. Henrlch's bill to release landlords from liability from damages caused by the sale or use of in toxicating liquor, was defeated in the Sen ate this morning by a vote of 19 to 9. The vote was on the final passage of the bill. AFTER KLAMATH COUNTY TIMBER. Several Eastern Concerns Have Cruisers In the Field. KLAMATH FALLS, Or., Feb. 7. Sev eral timber-cruisers, representing wealthy lumber companies, have been here the past few months to Inspect the forests of Klamath County, but the deep snow in the mountains has compelled them to delay work until Spring opens. It may be a month yet before they can enter the woods to make good headway. Accord ing to the reports of outside timber men, there will be many buyers and much ac tivity in the timber market here the coming Spring and Summer. Also, there promises to be a lively scramble for the choicest of the 350,000 acres of timber lands comprised In the tract to be ceded to the Government by the Indians, pro viding the treaty with them, now before Congress, Is ratified. Rapid Increase In Value of Land. As an instance of how rapidly Klamath County land may develop and Increase in value, G. L. Conner purchased a ranch near Merrill less than two years ago for $14 an acre, and has lately refused the equivalent of ?50 an acre for it. Since buying the place he built fences, a new house, planted 500 trees, and sowed a large tract to alfalfa, besides other im provements. Quotations of Mining: Stocks. SPOKANE. Feb 7. The closing quotations for mining stocks were: Bid. Ask.! Bid. Ask. Amer. Boy ..10$ lll&Mtn. Lion 22 Blacktall 0 lOVs.Morn. Glory.. 6 30 7 7 2& 25Mi 30 Ht 49 4i 3Mi 13 14 3 Butte & lios. li svt Morrison M Crj stal . 3V4 ifti-frin. aiaua... iv 3,Quilp 23 2J4Kamb.-Car. ..30 2,Republlc 42 10 'Reservation .. SK 2 Ross. Giant... 34 21 SullUan 13& 40 Tom Thumb.. 13 7 Waterloo 2 3 Conjecture Deer Trail 34 2tt Dewey i2 Even. Star... 5 Gold Ledge . 1 I. X. L 18Mt Iron Mask... 38 L. P. Surp.. 7 Miller Creek. 2 SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 7. The official clos Ing quotation for mining stocks today were: Alta ?0 OSiKentuck Con .... Alpha Con 2 1 Mexican Andes Belcher Best & Belcher.. Bullion Caledonia Challenge Con .. Chollar Confidence Con. Cal. & Va.. Crown Point .... Gould & Curry... Hale & Norcross. Justice biOccidental Con .. 17Ophir 2IOerman 2Poiosl C7Saage lOiSeg Belcher .... 11 1 Sierra Nevada... 72'Sller Hill 1 50 Standard 14Unlon Con 39. Utah Con 181 Yellow Jacket .. 14 8 10 1 1(1 41 4 20 24 7 12 NEW YORK. Feb. 7. Mining stocks today closed as follows: Adams Con SO 20! Little Chief SO 14 Alice 45Ontarlo COO Breece 2 00 Ophlr . ........ u Brunswick Con .. 30i Phoenix Comstock Tunnel 4 Potosl 5 Con. Cal. & Va.. 1 45 Dcadwood Terra. 50 Horn Silver 10 Iron Sliver 65 Leadvllle Con ... 6 Savage 12 Sierra Nevada ... 15 Small Hopes 05 Standard 4 10 BOSTON, Feb. 7. Closing quotations: Adventure S 10 25, Osceola I 85 00 Blng. Min. Co... 19 25iParrott 0 00 Atlantic 27 50Qulncy 170 00 Bos. & Mont... 322 00! Santa Fe Cop... 0 50 Butte & Boston 81 501 Tamarack 337 00 Cal. & Hecla... 850 00! Utah Mining 3 50 Centennial 23 50 Winona 0 25 Franklin 18 751 Wolverines 49 25 Humboldt 25 00 Oregon Mine Notes. Two large wagon loads of groceries and other provisions left Eugene Tuesday for the Lucky Boy mine in the Blue River district. The January output of the Red Boy mine was taken to Baker City Monday. There were three gold bricks of the value of about $17,000 each, in all amounting to $50,000. It is reported that a syndicate of East ern capitalists have opened negotiations for the purchase of the Cougar mine, lo cated about three miles north of Gran ite and owned by J. W. Larkln and D. R. Evans. Notes of Dallas. The Pioneer Woolen Mills are running full time. The continued frost of nights and thaw ing in day time has given rise to a fear that grain may be injured. The roads are dusty, and in good condition for travel. The Thurston Lumber Company is fill ing a large order for railroad ties. Several tralnloads have been shipped this week, and the plant continues to turn out this class of lumber. Mineral springs of great medical vir tue are known to exist near Dallas, and In the same locality are evidences of coal oil and natural gas. A large deposit of manganese of the "bog" variety is also found there. La Grande Suburb Would Be In City. LA GRANDE. Or., Feb. 7. A petition is being circulated among the citizens of a large suburb of this place, lying be tween the railroad and the Grand Ronde River, seeking Incorporation into the city limits. This suburb Is a very de sirable residence section and contains a population variously estimated at from 200 to 500. and at the farthest limit is not removed from the center of town by more than half a mile. Another Im portant suburb lies east of the town. In the vicinity of the Alliance flouring mill; and this may soon be added. With these two Important additions this place would have made a showing of at least 1000 more in the latest census returns. No More Klondike Crown Claims. SEATTLE, Feb. 7. Advices from Daw son state that hereafter there will be no crown reservations of mining claims In the Klondike or Northwest Territory. All claims still held by the crown. Including many fractional claims, with the excep tion of some which are involved in liti gation and others which are reserved for compensation, will be thrown open on February 26 for staking. Advices have been received at Dawson from Ottawa to the effect that on ac count of noncompliance with government regulations, concessions have been revoked on Sixty Mile, Ten Mile, Slate Creek. Stewart River, Fifty Mile, Ottawa and Ballard Creeks. Man Resembling Waldon. VICTORIA B. C.. Feb. 7. The keeper of a cigar store near the outer wharf says that a man resembling Waldon, the miss ing accountant of the San Quentln Peni tentiary, California, was in his store Im mediately before the sailing of the Mi owera for Australia on January 11. He was accompanied by a woman and two children. Mill Closed Down for Want of Logs. INDEPENDENCE, Or.. Feb. 7. Owing to a lack of logs, the saw mill has had to shut down. This also necessitates a cessation of the planking of the long bridge between the new and old town, which is well under way. The mill has a new planer in position, and 1b kept busy dressing lumber. GAMBLING A LOCAL ISSUE IDAHO BILL TO REPEAL GAMBLING LAW SO AMENDED. Great Preparations for Entertain ment of Utah, Solons With Idaho ans, They May Come to Salem. BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 7. There has been a persistent effort made at this session of the Legislature to have the law against gambling repealed. A bill was Introduced for the purpose, but its supporters found they could not hope to pass it. There fore they have changed their line of at tack, and today introduced a substitute from the committee providing for local option on the gambling subject. It re peals the present law, and authorizes County Commissioners to license gam bling. At the next election the people RECORD OF THE OREGON LEGISLATURE. Passed the H. B. 2, by Barrett Providing for the establishment of public libraries. Jan. 30. H. B. 11, by Mattoon Amending act providing for. manner of making bids on property to be sold for taxes. Jan. 31. ' H. B. 18, by Colvig Fixing the time for holding court In First Judicial Dis trict. Jan. 24. ' H. B. 22, by Stewart Establishing libraries in school districts. Jan.- 81. H. B. 2, by -Story Amending act for relief of indigent "soldiers. Jan. 3f; H. B. 33, by Montague Appropriating $1000 for improvement of soda spring at Sodaville. Jan. 31. t H. B. 52. by Dresser Amending act relative to appeals. Jan. 30. H. B. 59, by Grace Providing punishment for poisoning domestic animals. Feb. 4. H. B. CO, by Grace Designating what is hazardous work and. the number of hours constituting a day's work. Jan. 31. H. B. 61, by Schumann Amending act relating to incorporation of 'cemeteries, making gravestones and monuments personal property subject to Hen. Jan. 30. H. B. C3, by Pearce Clerical aid for State Treasurer. Feb. 1. H. B. 100, by Heitkemper For protection of union labels and trade marks. Jan. 31. H. B. 102, by Orton To prevent coercion and intimidation of voters. Feb. 2, H. B. Ill, by Poorman Reimbursing members of the Second Oregon Regiment and Battery A for clothing. Jan. 31. Incorporation bills for the following places: Burns, "Whitney, Buttevllle, Al kali. Stayton, Prairie City, Granite, Lebanon, St Paul, Toledo, Oakland, Tilla mook City (H. B. 137), Tillamook City (H. B. 226), Enterprise. Passed the Senate. S. B. No. 1. by Mays Providing for a popular expression of choice as to.Sena torshlp. Jan. 25. S. B. 6, by Kelly Service by summons In foreclosure suits. Jan. 25. S. B. 7, by Adams To regulate warehouses. Jan. 31. S. B. 12, by Mulkey To reduce Interest on school fund loans. Jan. 28. ' S. B. 15, by Brownell Amending Judgment debtor law. Jan. 28. S. B. 17, by Marsters Relative to Jurors and witnesses' fees In Douglas Coun ty. Jan. 25. P. B. 21. by Josephl Creating state and county boards of health. Jan. 29. S. B. 23, by Smith of Multnomah Compulsory education of deaf mute children. Jan. 29. S. B. 41, by Fulton-To amend usury laws. Feb. 5. S. B. 43. b: Josephl Conveyance of Insane to asylum by skilled nurses. January 29. S. B. 44, by Stelwer Circuit Court In seventh district. Feb. 5. S. B 49. by Stelwer Relative to shipment of sheep by express. Jan. 23. S. B. 55! by Smith of Multnomah To regulate practice of dentistry. Feb. 8. . S. B. 68, by Brownell Relative to holding a constitutional convention. Feb. 6. S. B. 61, by Josephl To provide for the selection and sale of school lands'. Jan. 30. SI B. 62. by Smith of Baker Regulate meeting of State University Regents. Jan. 31. S. B. 04, by Inman Relative to Multnomah Circuit Courts. Jan. 30. S. B. 60, by Daly For sale of swamp lands. Feb. 5. S. B. 70, by Sweek To exempt crematories from taxation. Feb. 5. S. B. 75, by Mays Requiring vestibules on street cars. Jan. 31. S. B. 95. by Porter To lower salary Clackamas -County Judge. Jan. 23. S. B. 07, by Wehrung To Increase state fair appropriation. Jan. 30. S. B. 139, by Marsters For expression of electors on constitutional convention. Jan. 31. Incorporation bills for the, following places: Falls City, Corvallls, Sheridan, Grant's Pass, Mitchell, Yoncalla, Heppner, Warrenton, Albany, Cornelius, Wasco,, Stayton, Hood River. r -- Passed Both Houses. House Joint resolution of 1899, relative to submlssldn of initiative and referen dum. , H. B. 3, by Whitney Relative to Albany bridge. H. B. 4. by Nichols Appropriating money for Corvallls Agricultural College. H. B. 25, by Harris Appropriating money for University of Oregon. H. B. 91, by Heitkemper To prohibit bartering on Sunday. H. B. 203. by the ways and means committee To appropriate money for leg islative expenses, and for deficiencies. H. B. 224, by Story Relative to Portland levy. H. B. 257, by Pearce Relative to Salem Postofflce site. Incorporation- bills for the following places: Sumpter,' Medford, Myrtle Fojnt, S. B. 12, by Mulkey, providing for' sale of school lands. S. B. 17. by Marsters, fixing fees of witnesses In 'Douglas, Jackson and Jo sephine Counties in criminal actions. S. B. 05, by Porter, fixing salary of Judge of 'Clackamas County, S. B. 104, by Smith of Multnomah Authorizing Portage Commissioners tore jnovc incline and sell lands. , . S. B. 119, by Smith of Yamhill, amending charter of Sheridan. Signed by the Governor. H. B. 3, by Whitney, amending Albany bridge act. H. B. 4, by Nichols, appropriating $45,000 for Oregon Agricultural College. H. B. 25, by Harris, appropriating $47,500 to Oregon State University. ' H. B. 127, by Black, amending Myrtle Point charter. H. B. 130, by Brlggs, amending Medford charter. H. B. 180, by Roberts For payment of scalp bounty warrants. - " H. B. 224. by Storyr-Relatlve to Portland tax levy. "lS Incorporation acts for the following places: Roseburg, Canyonvllle, Sllvertori, Elgin. Summervllle, Baker City, Antelope, Dallas. f H. B. 257, by Pearce, relinquishing ground to United States for postofflce1 at Salem. S. B. 8, by Wehrung Relative to licenses on state fair grounds, . (A law with out Governor's signature.) S. B. 19, by Brownell To pay expenses of Indian War Veterans to Washington City. S. B. S9, by Brownell To submit initiative and referendum. S. B. 102, by Smith of Baker, amending Sumpter charter. S. B. 104, by Smith of Multnomah, removing Incline at Cascade Locks. S. B. 113, by Sweek To authorize Portland to levy a special tax. of the counties shall have the right to vote on prohibition of games. Kelley, Brennan and Moore sent to the House this mine taxation bill: "All ores, tailings and mineral-bearing materials of whatever character shall be assessed for purpose of taxation In the following manner: From the gross yield there shall be deducted the actual cost of extraction and transportation to the place of reduction or sale, and the actual cost of such reduction and sale, and the remainder shall be deemed the net proceeds, and shall be assessed and taxed as all other personal property. All non-producing patented quartz mines shall be assessed at $5 per acre, and all patented placer mining claims shall be assessed at $2 50 per acre. The following bill Is by Representative Drlskel, sent up today: "It Is hereby declared unlawful for any person or persons to treat another, or others, to any spirituous, vinous or malt liquors." In the Senate the boiler inspection bill creating a new office was Indefinitely post poned. The Senate committee of the whole rec ommended for passage the bill prohibiting Issuance of liquor license for a less term than one year, the report being adopted. Final arrangements have been made for entertainment of the Utah Legislature. Everything will be on a grand scale. The expenses of the visitors will be paid. There will be a Joint session of both Legislatures In Columbia opera-house Saturday forenoon at 11 o'clock, and af terward a grand reception will be given at the Natatoriura. It Is stated the Utahans will proceed from here to Salem. If this proves true, the Idaho body will accompany them. Nothing can be ascertained at this time In this regard. Speaker McKinlay said today there was no doubt but this Legis lature some time during the session would go to Salem, and then to Portland. "So far as I can learn," said he, "there is absolutely no opposition to the proposi tion. We could remain in session a few days extra without pay. If necessary. The members have determined to make the trip if nothing unlooked for prevents, and we should go with the Utahans." Initial steps were taken today toward the reclamation of 70,000 acres of land under the, Carey act, the largest proposi tion yet brought forward. The House today passed the memorial praying for the opening of the Columbia, ana Snake River by building a canal around The Dalles-Celilo rapids. It will also pass the. Senate. OPPOSE PROPOSED USURY LAW. Pendleton Commercial Club Files , Protest Officers Elected. PENDLETON, Or., Feb. 7. The Com mercial Association held1 lt annual meet ing last night and elected ofilcers for the ensuing year, as follows: President, H. F. Johnson: vice-president, Dr. F. W. Vincent; secretary, F. F. Wamsley; treasurer, J. R. Dickson; board of managers, T. C. Taylor, C. B. Wade, J. A. Borie. W. D. Hamsford, Leon Cohen, Dr. C. J. Smith, F. E. Judd, J. F. Rob inson, E. D. Boyd. A resolution was adopted by the as sociation directing the secretary to for ward to the Legislature a protest against the passage of the usury bill now "before that body for consideration Entertainment for the Northwest Wool- House. growers' Association, which will hold its annual convention here March 5-7, was discussed. Colonel Judson, of the O. R. & N., was present, and assisted In the formulation of plans to this end. Indi cations are that the meeting will be more largely attended than ever before. A large quantity of wool remains In the hands of the growers throughout Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho. No sales of consequence have taken place during the Winter, so that a large por tion of the 1900 clip will be on hand, and the 1901 clip will be crowding closely the Spring market. This will attract many wool buyers from the East, and prove an Incentive for the growers to attend. It is also customary for the Eastern, sheep buyers and large numbers of railroad traveling freight agents to be present at the convention, and frequently many sales are made during the session. Boy Accidentally Shot. JEFFERSON, Feb. 7. Charles Paine, a 14-year-old boy, living a short distance south of this place, while out hunting yes terday allowed his shotgun to "drop down through some brush. The weapon was discharged and the load struck his right hand, literally tearing it to pieces. Dr. Hawk amputated the hand at the wrist, and the lad Is resting easy. As the- boy was already a cripple, this- accident will leave him. In a particularly unfortunate condition. Tacoma Mint Bill Dead. Washington, Feb. 7. Although the House committee today favorably report ed the Cushman bill appropriating 5200,000 for the Tacoma mint, there Is not the slightest possibility of the bill passing. Like all other mint and assay office bills, it is dead for this Congress. Senator Foster today Introduced a bill extending the privileges of immediate transportation to Sumas, Wash, Arrival of the Queen Adelaide. TACOMA, Feb. 7. Dodwell & Co.'s steamship Queen Adelaide arrived from China and Japan today with a cargo of silks, teas and miscellaneous goods. The steamer encountered severe storms shortly after leaving Yokohama, which were ac companied by heavy seas. No vessels were sighted at the Cape- THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE WELLS MEETING PROVED AN UN QUALIFIED SUCCESS. Dairying, Planting of an Orchard, Flower Culture and Other Time ly Topics Discussed. WELLS, Or., Feb. 7. The first far mers' institute ever held In the northern end of Benton County wan In session here all day yesterday. The attendance was large. The State Agricultural College representatives unhesitatingly pronounced the institute one of the most successful ever held under their auspices. The suc cess of the meeting was in a large meas ure due to the energetic efforts of Ed. Wiles, in making the preliminary arrange ments and also in the capacity of pre siding officer. Frank Holman, a graduate of the Ag ricultural College, in welcoming the vis itors, said in part: "The farmer of today is confronted by very different conditions from those of a few years ago. From a fertile virgin soil, practically free from all destructive agencies, there has been a gradual change, until now we are confronted by a soil that has been slowly but surely losing its natural fertility. The farmer of to day needs as never before to be a think ing man in the broadest sense of the term. The idea is fast losing ground that men who are unfit for any other occupation may make eminently successful farm ers. The coming successful man In any occupation needs to be trained for it. Moh of almost every class and occupa tion now have their meetings in order to become better fitted for their lines of work, and keep In touch with the rapid advancement of these later years. "We know that by careful investigation and experimental work along various lines the States Agricultural College gives us much information that Is useful in meeting the new conditions. Experience would indeed be a dear teacher if we had to each enter the field and try by ex periment to advance the cause of agri culture. But It ought to be comparative ly easy, when we can accept and apply that which another brings us, and which is no longer simply experiment or theory, but demonstrated truth." School Superintendent Denman. of Cor vallls, responded to the address of wel come. He said In part: "Here In the Willamette Valley, the Garden of Eden of Oregon, with Its shady nooKs, rippling brooks, ripening fruits and golden grain, are to be found inex haustible resources yet undeveloped. Bless ed as we are by fertile soils, unequalled climate, and responsive showers, we ought to be able to surpass the world. Our fields of waving grain, our over burdened orchards, our meadows of lux uriant grasses, and our herds of cattle. sheep and horses, cannot be excelled If we will keep abreast of the times. By having this institute in your midst, you will be furnished with the opportunity of gaining advanced ideas of farming. By these new Ideas, new avenues of profit will open before you, new resources will be developed, and new Industries will spring up around you. Instead of farm ing being unprofitable it will yield good returns. Instead of the farmer beginning the year's work with blighted prospects, a sad heart, and dampened spirits, he will be the happiest being beneath the sun. His cup of gladness will be over flowing; his faithful wife will put on a new smile; and his children will sing a new song." Dr." James Wlthycombe discussed "Ro tation of Crops and Its Effect Upon the Fertility of the Soil." He said: "Rotation enables the farmer to put his sail in better condition than does the Summer fallow. Leguminous crops not only furnish excellent food for stock but enrich the soil by the addition of nitro gen, 'taken from the air. Rotation tur nlshes the best means of exterminating weeds, which has become quite a problem In many localities." A very lively dis cussion of the subject was participated In by many of the representative farmers present. George Armstrong, in a very able paper on "Setting Out an Apple Orchard," dis cussed the matter of soil preparation, location, distance between trees and rows, etc., using a chart to make his remarks fully understood. In discussing the topic of "Co-operative Dairying," Professor F. L. Kent took the grtfund that any creamery or cheese fac tory Is a co-operative institution, since It furnishes a central location where the raw material (milk or cream) of the vicinity Is converted into a finished product either at a stipulated price per pound or at actual cost. Methods of organizing and operation, the use of hand separators, comparative profits from patronizing a creamery and cheese factory, and other features of the Industry were considered In the discussion of the subject. "Silos and Silage" was discussed by Dr. James Wlthycombe. A brief hist&ry of the silo with a discussion of ancient and modern forms was first considered. Then instructions were given for the con struction and filling of the modern stave silo, which Is the type most commonly built at the present time. The discussion closed with numerous questions regarding the best crops to use for silage, the man ner of putting them Into the silo, the amount of feed dally, and the effect of silage on milk. The ladles present evinced great In terest In Professor Coote's address on "Roses and Chrysanthemums." Professor Coote said in part: "Rose culture In Oregon is extremely easy, owing to our mild and even climate. All that Is necessary Is to take the cut tings from the bush In the Fall, that 13, during the latter part of October, and put them In the ground where the new bush es are wanted. Do not put the cuttings In the greenhouse or dwelling. If put Indoors the leaf buds will develop with out a root growth and the cuttings will usually die after starting the leaves. A rose cutting should consist of a piece of the well-matured wood, eight of ten in ches in length. Place It In the ground so that there will be only two buds above ground. The buds which would naturally be underground should be removed be fore setting out the cutting, to prevent the growth of suckers. Cuttings set out the latter part of October may be ex pected to bloom the following July or August, Rose3 are great feeders, hence the soil should be rich and deeply cul tivated. Pruning is important if fine flowers are expected. Half of the old wood should be taken off each year. The most satisfactory results are obtained by pruning late In March. This, however, will delay the blooming somewhat, and for early roses it will be well to leave some bushes without pruning. Ttfany de sirable varieties were namedr from which the following six are selected, giving a variety of color: Katherlne Mermet (flesh), ' Kaiserlna Augusta Victoria (pearl), Pearl of the Garden (yellow), Madame de Wattville (shell pink), Bon Sllene (light crimson), NIphetos (white). Old favorites like the La France, the Marechal Nell, and others, were also In cluded in the list. "The chrysanthemum is a very easy thing to grow. The man who brought this flower into its present high favor had not a foot of glass under which to grow his plants. The fashion fs for large flowers. For this purpose we must have but one stem and one bud. All suckers must be removed, likewise all buds, ex cept the one that Is to produce the flower. Some growers prefer to use the terminal bud, but it is often imperfect, hence more uniform results can be obtained by using one of the side buds and removing the terminal one." The evening session was made up to a considerable extent cf music and reci tations by local talent. Professor Kent discussed "Care of Milk" in a logical manner, giving reasons rather than rules. In his opinion the whole subject of the care of milk after it IS drawn from the cow, might be expressed in a phrase of two words, viz: "Be clean." Much atten tion was given to the reasons existing for observing at least a reasonable degree of cleanliness In the handling of milk. Superintendent Denman, In his address, "How Can the Twentieth Century Boy Succeed?" established beyond the shadow of a doubt his ability as a deep thinker and an eloquent orator. The address was brimful of good and timely advice for the rising generation. The institute closed with an illustrated stereoptlcon lecture on "Breeds of Live stock," by Dr. James Wlthycombe. Sam Kelly, Baker County Pioneer. Sam Kelly, a pioneer of Baker County, died at Baker City Monday. Several years ago, when Baker County Included Mal heur County In its boundaries, Sam Kelly was a well-to-do Tstock raiser of that sec tion. He followed stocV raising and min ing with varying success for many years. He was liberal to a fault, and finally his fortune slipped from his grasp, until for several years he depended for a liveli hood on doing odd Jobs and working a small placer mine for a short season each year. He was aged 57 years, and had no known relatives. He had been lingering between life and death for several weeks at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Farmers' Short Course. MOSCOW, Idaho, Feb. 7. Announcement is made by the State Agricultural Col lege experiment station staff that a short course for farmers will be given at the university February 11-22. There will be practical lectures on farm and orchard management by members of the faculty. There are no scholastic requirements, and no examinations are held, either before or after the completion of the course. The only expenses to which the student will be put will be traveling expenses and the cost of board and lodging while attending. Instruction will be entirely by lectures and demonstrations In the labora torles. Former Scalp Bounty Levy to Stand. SALDM, Feb. 7. The County Court to day made an order that the special state tax of 1 mill for the year 1900, for the payments of scalp bounty warrants, should not be carried out on the assess ment rolls, but that the 1-mlll tax levy heretofore ordered by the court be con sidered and designated to cover and take the place of such special levy. The court also ordered the Treasurer to turn over all money collected upon the levy of 1 cent per head upon sheep and mill on all other property for the year 1S99, as a special bounty tax, into the general fund of Marlon County. Youth Drowned in Rogue River. The Gold Hill News reports the drown ing of Elvine Heyes, aged 20 years, who lived with his parents on the old Jack son place, above the Bybee bridge on Rogue River. Heyes started to cross the river from the south side Wednesday evening of last week. When about half way over he lost an oar, and as he was at a point Just above the rapids, became panic stricken and jumped overboard. In tending to swim ashore. Unable to bat tle with the Icy 'vaters and strong cur rent, he sank alrrost Immediately. Agricultural College Regents Named. SALEM, Feb. 7. Governor Geer today reappointed J. K. Weatherford. of Al bany; W. P. Keady, of Portland, and J. T. Apperson, of Oregon City, Regents of the State Agricultural College. AT THE HOTELS. THE PORTLAND. Ed Wolf. S F K Bryan, S F V P Mathlwet. ClevlndiMrs C L Hoffman, S F Mr and Mrs D P Rob- A B Knox. S F lnson, Seattle Mrs L S Kowe. Seattle C M O'Brien. Chicago! Mrs Edwin Maxwell.SF R R Scott, Winnipeg C G Field. S F a iingnt, do M W Ruplee, do Sam Cohen. S" F L Wells & wf, S F Mrs G C Phlnney, S F H L Whitman. St Luis u amitn. ferry. Or Mrs E Gelser, Baker C Miss L Gelser, do Miss Schmidt. IndnaDls Miss M J Etler. S F i J W Erwln, S F juiss .Liucy m. .toy, t Lowell M Schloss, Lowell L CiKruger, Chicago Miss E Barthel. do E F Benson, Tacoma T S Blyth, do Emll Pursch, S F W T Chutter, Astoria W L Robb, do Arnold Levy, St Jos R R Ritchie, S F J C Ryan, Chicago W J Lawrence. N Y J F Collom. Alameda Walter C Adams. B C ueo k. Burton, S F. Frank Metzger, N Y J A Livingston, city F H Madison. Spokane F W Bullock.. Chicago W S Garrett. S F Mrs H Fuhrman. Seattl O W Pague and wife. unicago E E Penn. Seattle J C Fltzpatrlckand wife. Ft Belknap I N Peyton, Spokane Mrs I N Peyton, do C F White & wf. Wash Gordon S Legg, Vancvr Chas S Fogg, Tacoma N L Brlnker, S F J W Bennett S H Hazard T S Mlnot J Bantroe, Jr, Ohio T R Sheridan. Rosebrgj D B Kelly, N x W A Schwarzkopp, Newark, N J H T RJdford and wife. unicaso THE PERKINS. Mrs Carolyn Rees,SeatW B Barnes, Lakev Elmer Dixon, Oreg Cy C McMuller, Seattle D H Sears, Hood Rvr J C Porter. do Gus E Miller. 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St Helnsi Chinook J W Spencer, wlfn and'F Kolbrlnler, Stafford son, Astoria . iC W Larsen, do I H Wilson, Clatsitan-IA J Sawtell, Molalla a t. Mnriran. Rainier IMrs A J Sawtell. do J C Smock Sherwood I Jesse Granger, Dalles n v. BVistpr. Jewell Mrs Jesse Granger, do Wm Sleverts Seattle O C Rich, Astoria n H Wels. city L C Stone. Baltimore, Ind Thos Devlne, Pleasnt H W Fletcher, La Camas H T Bagley, Hlllsboro S S Ewlng. Falls City Ole Relnseth, Kalama Joe Hunt. Mt Angel Robt Redpath, city A C Goodrich, North Yamhill J W Way. South Bend Riley Smith, Eugeae F L Fletcher, Jefferson H N Davis, city Mrs H N Davis, city Wm Jones, city J A Ellis, city T. C. Sanders. cttT John Way, South Bend Fred Pye. Ft atevens R L Ehrman. Seaside J B Yeon, Cathlamet Hotel Brunswick. Seattle. European; first-class. Rates. 75c and up. One block from depot. Restaurant next door. Tacoma Hotel. Tacoma. American plan. Rates, J3 and up. Donnelly Hotel. Tacoma. European plan. Rates. 50c and un TALKED TO LAW-MAKERS MRS. NATION SPOKE TO KANSAS LEGISLATORS. Saloon-Smashing Charge Against Her Was Dliinlssed in the To- peka Police Court. TOPEKA, Kans., Feb. 7. City Attorney Gregg today dismissed the charge held against Mrs Nation for smashing the Senate saloon Tuesday. He threw all the responsibility for prosecuting the cru sader on- the state, and said: "The city has no ordinance covering the destruc tion of personal property, but under the laws of Kansas the state can prosecute Mrs. Nation, if what she destroyed can be proved to be personal property." The city counsellor and an attorney employed to prosecute Mrs. Nation In the state courts has, he continued, sustained his view that she could not be legally prose cuted by the city and, therefore, an nounced the dismissal of the case. Mrs. Nation, who was sitting at a tabid in front of the Police Judge's desk, cried, "Amen; thank you, Mr. Gregg; I al ways said you had too good a face to be on the side of sin." Then, rising in her seat and turning about so she could face the women who had crowded the courtroom, Mrs. Nation began to sing, "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." Her followers took up the strain and the courtroom was temporarily turn ed Into a praise meeting. Judge Magraw commanded that the disturbance cease, but the Chief of Po lice, who had openly favored Mrs. Na tion's work, interrupted with, "Go ahead, ladles, and sing all you want to," and they did, breaking out with even greater vigor with the words, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." Unable to con tinue business, the court adjourned and Judge Magraw left the building. Mrs. Nation, the songs finally ended, took Chief Stahl to task for not destroying the liquors seized by his men in raiding the saloons, but soon went out, fol lowed by her husband. Later, Mrs. Nation went to the High school, and by Invitation addressed the pupils. The senior class had adopted res olutions commending her work, and Mrs. Nation was given a hearty welcome by the children. While she was speaking Mrs. Nation was handed a pass to the Senate chamber, sent her by Lieutenant Governor Richter. Mrs. Nation addressed both houses of the Legislature this afternoon on the evils of the saloon traffic. She presented herself at the door of the House at 5:30, with the request that she be allowed to speak. The request was voted upon and by a large majority Mrs. Nation was allowed to speak. Some few voted no. "I heard those nays," said Mrs. Nation, as she walked up to the clerk's plat form. "I wonder why thos people voted that way. Have I ever offended you? Why do you object to my talking? But, then, don't I know that tnose nays cama from the liquor traffic?" A storm of laughter swept over the House and It was several minutes before Mrs. Nation could proceed. "Hold up your hatchet!" yelled some one In the rear, but Mrs. Nation only smiled. "Thank God, the nays are In the mi nority," continued Mrs. Nation. "I come to you today, men, as a woman, as a grandmother. I come to tell you our sentiments. I am glad of this op portunity to speak to fathers, husbands, protectors of wives who sit at their fire sides, who know a woman's heart and her Interests. "Now, gentlemen," said Mrs. Nation, In an earnest tone, "you can remedy this condition by knocking out the clause from the prohibitory law which gives the County Attorney the right to summon witnesses, but which refuses him the right to compel them to testify. You would do It if common murderers were running loose. Why not do It In this case. Now, men, I am pleading with you. I have been forced to do this smashing business. I am going to tell the truth to you; you have not been doing your duty. A good, solid vote Is the best thing In the world with which to smash the saloons. You refused me a vote, and I had to use a rock. The saloon man," said Mrs. Nation, energetically, "Is a malicious pauper. He thrives off the life blood of the men of this nation. Whisky makes perjurers. I would not believe a Joint-keeper on oath, even if it was only about a dog fight." Mrs. Nation addressed the Senate along the same lines. WARNING TO MRS. NATION. Window Smashing in Chicago Will Lead Her Into Trouble. CHICAGO, Feb. 7 In its current issue the Northwestern Advocate, the leading publication of the Methodist Episcopal Church west of New York", comments on Mrs. Carrie Nation's crusade of force against saloon In Kansas. It says, in part: "We do not know how wise the lady la, but we hope she is aware that she has no more legal right to 'smash' saloon win dows in Chicago than she has to hurl a stone through Bishop Morley's front door or window. At the same time we agree with the lady that all llquor-selllng is Illegal according to higher law, but it is legal according to the lower law, in whose name Mrs. Nation is likely to be arrested If she makes trouble In the Chicago streets. "When people prove that they can make speeches and take a basket of well assorted stones and throw all of them accurately do all this after reaching middle life, yet having had the grace of quiet in previous years we respect them, and therefore must refrain from giving advice to them. Some innocent people may see that which the wise In this world's wisdom see not. We do not know. We shall wait to find out, and to rejolca if the lady from Kansas confounds the wisdom of every city official in Chicago." A Wlnfleld Ultlmntum. ARKANSAS CITY. Kans., Feb. 7. The Prohibitionists of Wlnfleld have formu lated an address to the Mayor and City Council which says: "We, the citizens who love law and or der, know that our town is being af flicted by open saloons and other vice shops, which are running dally In open vinintinn nf our Drohlbltlon laws. 'We beg you to take measures at once to sup press this violation of law. This Is our ultimatum. We do It with a full senso of what we are saying, solemnly pledged If we are not heard in this way we will be In another." The document is signed by the Com mittee for Law and Order." No action was taken by the officers of Wlnfleld, and It Is believed the Prohibitionists will take the law In their own hands. The trou ble began in Arkansas City yesterday, when a committee of three from the min istry called upon Mayor Hess and pre sented a written request asking him to use his power to close up the Joints and relieve the necessity of a saloon riot by the citizens. Dallas Slot Machines Must Go. DALLAS, Or.. Feb. 7. This evening all the slot machines in Dallas were closed by order of Sheriff Vanorsdel. He visited every place having a machine, and cited the law to the proprietors and ordered them closed. Fifty members of the W. C. T. U. and all the ministers of the town were present. A great crowd of citizens was present at every place, and everything was orderly. The opinion is that the order will be generally obeyed. Billiard Tourney In New Yorlc NEW YORK, Feb. 7. Charles Threshle, the Bostonlan, defeated Dr. L. L. Mial, of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club, in th billiard tournament tonight 100 to 345.