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the Moraraa oreoonian, Wednesday, may 15, 1901. THEY WILL NOT ACCEDE LOCAL FIRMS refuse: demajtds of MACHINISTS' TJXIOX. Both Sides Express Desire to Avoid a. Strike, and Some Compromise May Be Agreed Upon. Portland machinists, as -well as their employers, are beginning to take a lively interest In the strike of the machinists in other cities in. the TZnlted States, and are discussing -what -will be the outcome local ly of the demand of the machinists' union for a nine-hour day and ten-hours pay May 20 is the date eet for the employers to accede to the demand of the union, and If "they do '.not, local labor leaders say that -the machinists -will have no option except to join their brethren elsewhere in a strike. Every employer of machinists, inter viewed yesterday stated in the moot posi tlvetermsihat he would not accede to the demand. Some of them signified a -willingness to grant a nine-hour day. but In each Instance coupled this statement with another to the effect that the union must expect only nine hours' pay. They declared with significant unanimity that the business would not stand a 12 per cent increase in wages, which is the prac tical effect of the demand of the union. There is a disposition thus far on the part of the machinists to conceal their strength. They served notice, through their National body last February that they would, make the demand in May, and alnce that time they have been preparing for a struggle in case one cannot be avoid ed. It is said that they have initiated many members in Portland, and have been accumulating a reserve fund in case they have to stand out for a long time. A prominent labor union man said yes terday that about 150 machinists would be involved in the matter. This, he eaid, was only a small percentage of the actual number who would join In the movement to force the concession from the bosses. Allied With the machinists are the boiler makers union, boiler makers' helpers union, the sheet metal workers and sev eral kindred organizations. These organ izations, together with the machinists proper, "are affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, which has .formally approved the demand of the machinists and avowed Its Intention to stand with them in their demands. Moreover, if the machinists Trere to strike, it would necessitate at. least the partial closing down of all the local shops. This would happen, regardless of whether the other trades were to strike or not, by reason of the fact that the machinists' work Is necessary in order to keep the shop going. It Is understood that each local union is allowed certain latitude by the National body in making a compromise with the employers that is satisfactory to Itself. It Is believed tha before May 20 arrives the local union leaders and the employers will get together and tj-y to reach some sort of an understanding that will obviate the possibility of a strike. Both sides express a desire to avoid the strike, if possible. At any rate, there Is no danger of the union going out prematurely, and before the date set for the desired increase to go into effect, as some of the unions have done in other cities, notably Kansas City and Seattle. j Many of the employers, when seen yes terday, professed ignorance as to the num ber of union men employed by them. They say that the question of recognizing either the union or its demands has never arisen in Portland before, and that they have paid but little attention to it. As stated, the union is averse to making any state ment of its strengh. It was stated yes terday, however, that a. majority of the machinists in Portland are members of the union. "The international body showed wisdom in ordering the demand to be made simul taneously throughout the country." said a -labor union man yesterday. "It is well known that the number of employed men in each city in the country by far exceeds the number of the unemployed, and It will be impossible, therefore. In case a general strike becomes necessary for all the shops to fill the places of the strikers. Each city will quickly absorb Its own unem ployed, and It will be impossible to send workmen from one city to another to nil vacancies." All the local bosses, when interviewed yesterday, said that they had no rush con tracts on hand which would be embar rassed by a walk-out on the part of the men. Their expressions relative to the demands of the men were all along the same line. The "Wolff-Zwicker Company is in the hands -of the United States Court, and It would be necessary to obtain con sent of that tribunal before any change could be made in the existing -rate of wages. The O. R. & N. car shops, according to the statement of President O'Connell, sent out by the Associated Press, Monday night, will not be affected by the strike, if any occurs. Mr. O'Connell's statement is ...at for prudential reasons the union has decided for the present at least that the demand will not be backed up to the ex tent of a strike against the railroad shops. "What would be done in this particular, he said, the future alone could decide. No other exceptions, according to his version, will be made. having prophesied that blood poisoning would set in, but it didn't." One would suppose that the injured man would seek a less dangerous occu pation than handling unbroken horses, as four times is much oftener than even professional cowboys suffer from frac tured limbs, but Mr. Blakeney Is still an enthusiastic horseman, and declares horse raising Is the only occupation he is fitted for. Even now while scarcely able to hobble around on crutches, he spends most of his time among the city stables, where he enjoys the sight and compan ionship of horses and admires their good points. WARRANTS ARE ENJOINED. Friendly Suit Over the Keiv Con tract Law. A suit to enjoin the issuance of war rants for the payment of claims due for county supplies which were not purchased under a contract -was filed in the State Circuit Court yesterday afternoon, the title of the case being "the State of Ore gon on the relation of A. Tichner vs. Hanley H. Holmes, Clerk of the County Court." District Attorney Chamberlain prepared the complaint, and the County Commissioners having ordered the war rants referred to drawn, will no doubt engage another attorney, so that both sides of the question may be presented for the consideration of the court. The object of the proceeding is to test the new law. which provides that all supplies required by the county -shalL be bought by contract from the lowest bidders, and that warrants Issued for goods purchased otherwise shall be void, whether in the hands of Innocent third parties or not. Becently County Auditor Pope declined to approve claims aggregating $2S9 be cause there were no ctntracts covering the purchases. The Commissioners, de spite the protest of the Auditor, signed the bills and directed the County Clerk to issue the warrants. The explanation of Judge Cake and Commissioners Show ers and Mack was that emergencies ex isted making it necessary to order the supplies at once. Judge Cake thinks that in the event of an emergency the County Court is authorized to buy things by Is suing a requisition. Auditor Pope accompanied his protest with a copy of an opinion from the Dis trict Attorney that all purchases must be by contract. The Auditor in submit ting the matter for the consideration of the Commissioners, was not Inclined to be disagreeable, but simply desired to make clear his understanding of the ob ject of the law. Mr. Tichner handles county warrants, and for that reason he is Interested In securing a decision by the courts on the law. Speaking about his suit, he said: "It Is a friendly test case. If the county has got a right to issue warrants where there is no contract, we want to know it." TROTTING UNDER SADDLE BETS ON TIME Cf jfcHJAT CLUB RACES SATURDAY. tra gavea selection, and the ladies' quar-1 years Mr. Bower resigned and preached Wsgrer That a Mile Will Hot Be Made v Inside of Three Minutes Snapped. Up in a Harry. That there- will , be interesting and ex citing races, at the field day of the Port land Hunt-Club Saturday Is beginning to dawn on the former followers of the turf meets in .Portland. An pld racing man made an, 'off hand wager yesterday that the horses entered for the mile trot would not cover the distance under three min utes. "I'll take the bet," said a member of the Portland Hunt Club, "And any more that you want to make on the same propo sition." The racing man had been contending .that' in such a field, with amateur riders, the horses would break, and , fast time would be impossible. "Come over with me this afternoon to the irvlngton race track and see the am tet a pleasing "number. Bev. B. S. Win Chester, present pastor, spoke words of -welcome r Mrs. Myers sang a solo. W. H. Morrow .gave a complete historical sketch of the church from the beginning. Dea con C. F. Plympton gave some personal reminiscences that were very Interesting. "Mr. Staver also spoke entertainingly of his connection with the church. Other short talks were given In the course of the evening-,, Tvhich, with the excellent music, made up a pleasing and 'long-to-be-remembered occasion. Historical Address. IV. H. Morrow delivered a historical ad dress, of which the following is a sum mary: As far back as the year 1S64 Dr. G. H. Atkinson gathered a few worshipers on Sunday afternoons In a little schoolhouse located about the corner of East Oak and Tenth- streets. A few years later, in 1S58, the services were held upstairs in a build- Jng owned by Dr. J. M. Mack and situated about the corner of East Oak and Third streets. This building was burned and the meetings were held In the school house again. In the month of April, 1S71, at the close of a Sunday afternoon meeting, a com. mlttee was appointed and Instructed to prepare a constitution, and call an ad visory council for "the purpose of organ izing a church. On the morning of May -. ---- DISMISSED PETITION. DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY Much. Red Tape About the Person of a Colored Sailor. Judge Sears yesterday dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by Joseph Perry, a colored man engaged as a sailor on the ship Fulwood, holding that the case should have been brought in the Federal Court. John Ditchburn and Charles A. Petrain, attorneys for Perry, Immediately stated that they would file a petition In Judge Bellinger's tribunal, as directed. Perry contends that he was injured while on the voyage to Portland, and that the master of the vessel, Captain Thomas, agreed to discharge him upon their arrival at this port, but was pre vented from so doing by- the Custom- House authorities. Deputy United States Attorney Ed Mays filed an answer to the petition showing that Perry was held on the ship by order of Collector of Customs Patterson, is sued because of a statute of the United States which prohibits the landing of an alien who is infirm and liable to become a public charge. The captain would be subject to a fine if he violated this law. Mr. Mays submitted a report by the marine surgeon which states that Perry is ruptured, and "physically incapable of passing the required examination." Counsel argued that the man was in the custody or control of. an officer of the United States, and the state court had no jurisdiction. He also stated that Perry had admitted that he was born at Vera Cruz, Mexico, and was an alien. John Ditchburn, in behalf of the peti tioner, argued that the man was a citi zen of the) United States, and that noth ing to the contrary had been established, and he was therefore entitled to his lib erty. Judge Sears in passing upon the case reviewed the matter as presented briefly, and said: "It is enough if he is held un der authority or claim of any color of authority of an officer of the United States, sufficient to preclude any claim of imposition on his part. He Is held by the master of the vessel on an order of the Collector of Customs, who told him that under the statutes he cannot be landed."""1t is a very simple matter to bring the case before the Federal Court and prove his citizenship." Mr. Ditchburn states that Perry was born in Vera Cruz, but his father was a citizen of this country, and the son is therefore also a subject of Uncle Sam. X I I II I lillilll II I mill Mm iimm iji )m i jii i ',, )m) UM - "T? ? r:.ssflHi hb 1 sSfflHHSP5?ssp,HaHssBs':;-Pn v 1 ' WKBmBlm IWwMwS lfflPltfBfi IssssssMlBlllssMIFnilBBiMf i ilBni HI ItT &&&& WKJ i TfMHI HBIHsHBsHHhhBHsSHssSIHsssssH HHHEsniiBsHHBHHssnHHHIHHEssBlssHHBBBIEHBHHBlBHsssHHHRy his. farewell sermon August 31. 1884. October 1 of the same year Bev. Samuel "Wood, then of Astoria, came to the church, as pastor, but' on account of sickness In his family was able to- remain, with them' only about eight months. Chaplain Stubbs and Dr." G. H. Atkinson, again supplied" the pulpit from Week to -week, -and, .the. regular church services were main tained. The "Winter of 18S5 brought Bev. Daniel Staver to .the church. His paslorater began November 1 and continued for a little more than three years. Durlng-those three years an important forward move ment was made. The membership In creased from 35 to 85. An addition 'was built to the church and interior improve ments made to the extent of about $1000, and no increased debt was incurred. The trustees drew smaller allowances .each Tssrar toujli? OF SIX WEEKS Besinnlrnr Monday, July 1. "irinb conducted In one of tho rooms of the Portland 'Business College, corner Park and "WaaMaston streela. it -win be atrlcUr a school of, study, desbjned to aid teachers to higher grades in the August L examination. Full particulars on application. OPEN ALL THE YEAR The Portland Business College Is open all the succeeding year from the Home 'Mission- Student may enter at any time, for HASSALO-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 0 ,- Ex-State Treasurer Metschan on the Davis Defalcation. Ex-State Treasurer Metschan, who was spoken to last evening on the subject of the defalcation of George W. Davis, said the clerk of the Xiand Board -was In no way accountable to the State Treasurer. "I had no more right to go Into his office and examine his books than I have to go into the Oregonian business office and ask questions concerning its private af fairs," said Mr. Metschan. "The Board that appointed Daxis was entitled "The Commission for the Sale of School and University Lands, and for the Investment of Funds Arising Therefrom.' I was a member of that Commission. Governor Pennoyer and Secretary of State McBrlde being the other two members. The Legislature at each session examined Davis' books, as they did those of the State Treasurer. Davis bonds were placed at $5000, which I think was too small a sum. Tne squibs in the newspapers, im plying" that the State Treasurer was responsible for Davis' actions, are writ ten under a misapprehension of the facts." LEG BROKEN FOUR TIMES. Eastern Oregon Horseman Getting' Used to Fractured Limbs. J. H. Blakeney, a "Wasco County horse raiser, who Is in the city recovering from a broken leg. says he has become used to fracturing the member, as this is the fourth time he has suffered a similar ac cident. The first time, several years ago, he was caught In the loop' of a steam boat hawser and the leg was broken just above the ankle. He was next caught under a horse, which stumbled and crushed the limb. The third time he was jammed between two horses In a stable, and the same leg was broken just below the knee. This fracture was badly set by the attending surgeon and after It had knit he was placed under the Influence of chloroform and the bone was broken to suit the second surgeon, who took charge of the case. Mr. Blakeney Is now around . on crutches and congratulates himself that he will soon have two feet to stand on again, as he had to argue very hard against amputation, the doctor Conrt Notes. John Schleger has begun suit against Louise Schleger for a divorce, because of desertion in March, 1899. They were married in Bussla in 1895. John P. Logan and Deputy City Attor ney Duniway have been engaged for sev eral days past in making up the issues in the policemen's cases, which are to be appealed to the Supreme Court Mary Ann Long has sued John C. Long for a divorce, charging that he deserted her March 13, 1900, and refuses to support her and their three children, although able to do so. They were married at Oak land, Or.. June 14, 1SS5. Thomazlne P. Scott was appointed ad ministrator of the estate of her husband, Frank P. Scott, deceased, valued at about $1000, in the County Court yesterday. The property comprises a house and- lot and 750 shares of stock in a mine In Northern California. The widow and six children are the heirs. y The District Attorney was engaged yes terday in examining witnesses In the case of Dr. A. von Gruenlgen, who killed Fred Berstecher several weeks ago In a quarrel. The Coroner's jury, after hear ing evidence, favored the theory of self defense. The result was that von Gruen lgen was charged with manslaughter, and was released on a bond in the sum of $1000. The witnesses subpenaed by the District Attorney comprised T. "W. Schult helse. Herman Gosse, John Lunmons, Otto Huffman, Chris Reichen, Philip Deitz, Philip Streib and John Lundy. SAVE A DAY. Take the "Portland-Chicago Special" on the O. R. & N. any morning at i o'clock, 'and land In Chicago In three days. Buf fet library cars, dining cars, Pullman, standard and ordinary sleepers, chair cars and the best of everything in rail way comforts and safety appliances. Two through trains via Huntington dally. One train via Spokane to St Paul In shorter time than via any other route. For par ticulars and lowest rates apply at O. R. & N. Co. city ticket office. Third and "Wash ington streets. ateurs ride, before you pass judgment on their ability," replied the local horse man. As a matter of fact there are several horses entered In' the mile trot that are good for the distance under three min utes. Lovelace, the favorite, owned and ridden by E.. B. Tongue, of Hillsboro, has a mark of 2:20, while Lady Mack, to be ridden by the owner,, Everett Griggs, of Tacoma, can hit up a pace at a 2:28 clip. It Is true that there is some weight in the contention that It will make a dif ference as to time, whether the horse is a sulky-trained horse unaccustomed to a saddle, but all the horses entered are ac customed and trained to carry riders and are accustomed to trot in a fairly steady fashion. The world's record for the mile trot under saddle is held by Great East ern and Is 2:15. while the harness rec ord is 2:034. held by The Abbott. This shows that there Is considerable difference In the speed with which the distance can be covered In the two different styles, but the local horses, nevertheless, should be able to cover the ground faster than a three-minute cIId. Rivalry between the riders, is growing Intense. One rider wagered yesterday that he would be af the finish when the other passed the three-quarters post. He is an experienced horseman, and has a fast trotter, and In many respects has the right to be considered the dark horse in the race. The fact that there are women riders In this race also adds Interest to the com petition. They will be mounted on fast horses, and stand as much chance of win ning as the men. They also display just as much enthusiasm over the result. In the trap show, a picturesque element wlli be added to the day's programme "by the fact that each trap will -carry a load of passengers made up of prominent so ciety people. To the whole field day not a single com plimentary ticket will be- Issued, and all the riders, managers, etc., will pay their 50-cent pieces to the benefit of the Baby Home and the- Oregon Volunteer Monu ment Fund. FOUNDED THIRTY YEARS AGO Hassnlo - Street Congregational Churelt Celebrates. The 30th anniversary of the Hassalo Street Congregational Church, East Side, was celebrated last night by the members and their friends from all portions of the city. The auditorium had been appropri- LOW EXCURSION RATES. May 30th and June 7th the Northern Pacific Railway Company will sell excur sion tickets to St Paul, Omaha, St Jo sephs Kansas City and other Missouri River points and return at $60 00 on ac count of the meetings of the Medical As sociation and Modern "Woodmen at St Paul. Low excursion rates will also be made for the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo. Call at 253 Morrison street corner of Third, for full particulars, tickets, sleeping car reservations, etc. m, . Rev. B. S. Winchester. ! ' ately decorated, and presented an attract ive appearance. Of the original charter members, two were present, "William Brainard and D. K. Abrame. Daniel Staver, one 6f the early pastors, was also present F. R Cook acted as master of ceremonies, and opened the exercises, with a short address, in which he said the occasion would be a banquet, with out the physical feast Rev. Daniel Sta 14, 1871, a few persons, proposing to form the new church met In the schoolhouse, where they had been regularly worship ing, adopted a constitution and articles of faith, and made ready for" the meeting" of the advisory council. Rev. "W. R. Joyslln was chosen acting pastor and J. P. Sheffield" was? made deacon? At 11 o'clock A. M. the same day the council met, and after electing Dr. Atkinson moderator and Rev. E. Gerry, ot Oregon' City, secretary, proceeded 'to the organi zation of the new church. The following churohes were represented in the. council: Forest Grovq, by Rey. E- "Walker, pas tor, and Prof. J. "W. Marsh, delegate. First Chiirch of Portland, by Dr. G. H. Atkinson, pastor, and Mr. D. Shindler, delegate. Oregon City, by Rev. E. Gerry, pastor, and Mr. C. T. Lacey, delegate. The sermon was preached by Rev. E. "Walker, of Forest Grove, and the hand of fellowship was given to the pastor- elect by Rev. E. Gerry, of Oregon City. The following eight charter members constituted the new church: Rev. "W. R. Joyslln, John P. Sheffield. "Wm. Brain ard, D. K. Abrams, Mrs. Emma Joyslln, Mrs. Sarah Sheffield, Mrs. Maria Brain ard, Dr. J. M. Mack. After leaving East Portland, Rev. and Mrs. Joyslln went back to New England, and It Is believed that they have departed this life. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brainard and D. K. Abrams are still living near to Portland, while Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Shef field and Dr. J: M. Mack have gone to their long home. Early In the summer of the year 1871 the few members and their friends de cided to build a church home, and the two lots in block 80, on which the present building stands, were donated by Ben Holladay to the First Congregational Church of East Portland. Plans were drawn for the proposed building in the "Winter of 1871 and 1872, and In the Sum mer 'of 1S72 the foundation was laid and the brick walls that are in the present building were constructed. Financial' means seem to have given out at this stage of proceedings, and the building committee dpcided to stop further con struction and cover up the exnosed walls to prevent Injury from the "Winter weather. ' For six years nothing further wasdone to the building. Rev. "W. R.. .Tovslln left the little flock after about two years' ser vice as pastor, and Dr. Atkinson kept the members together-and oontlpuedVjto hold services In a, little schoolhousslt uated on the hill In McMilleh's, addition, at what was then the cornerbf Sixth and D streets. That school house 7haa since been converted "into a dwelling " house, but It continued to be the meeting place for, the Sunday services untirttt'e church In Holladav's addition was comp'leted. In the winter of 1878 the members of the church, under the direction 'of Dr. Atkinson, again gained strength and cour age sufficient to plan for the completing of their edifice according 'to a design very much modified from the original. The contract for the work was let In the Spring of 1879. and thp building was finished In December of that year. The Rev. E. P. Baker of San Francisco ac cepted the call of the church to become its pastor, and arrived, on the field In time to preach the sermon at the dedication of the new buflding. December 21, 1879. On account of, falling health. Mr. Baker remained with the church only about six months. He resigned In July, 18S0, and after his departure the pulpit was "sup plied for several months by Chaplain R. S. Stubbs, of the Seamen's Home. To add further to the difficulties of the small con gregation, it Is recorded that, In the fall of 1880, burglars entered the church and carried off about $65 worth of carpet. The next '-pastor was Rev. Amos "W. Bower, who took up the work May l, 18SL The tenth anniversary of the formation of the chjlrch Tvas celebrated on the 14th of the month in which Mr. Bower be came pastor. On that occasion addresses were delivered and early church history narrated by Dr. Atkinson. D. Shindler, L. M. Parrish and others. At the close of the first 10 years the membership roll showed only 16 names of those who re mained with the church. The member ship and resources increased and the con gregations continued to enlarge during the period of Rev. Mr. Bower's pastorate. Improvements vere madevto the building a&dalarge bell. ', tlie , gift of Mr. D. K. ADrams. was placed ui'tne tower on Jan ary Society for church support until a. position of Independence and self-support was assumed. A pioneer Christian En deavor Society was organized In 1886 that has continued its activity uninterrupted for 15 years. On May 3, 1888, Rev. D. Staver tendered, his resignation, to take effect as soon as his successor could be elected. On the 31st of the same montb, Rev. H. V. Rominger, then at Albany,, Oregon, accepted a call to the church. HJa pas- torate continued from September, 18S8, through five years, and was marked by. growth and activity In all departments of the church work. During the year. 18S9 pews were put In the auditorium to replace the wooden benches and chairs with which it had been seated up .to that time. A new carpet for the floor and cushions for the pews were furnished by the Ladles' Aid Society, and a base ment was excavated to receive a hot air furnace. p In December, 1889, Mr. Rominger was granted one year's absence from his work to make a long contemplated Jtour of the Holy Land and thence around the world. Rev. F. J. Culver was called- from San Francisco to serve the church during that year. Mr. Rominger returned from his trip December 18, 1890, and (continued in the pastorate until December. 1893, when he resigned to accept a call from Oak land, Cal. f Seven months passed before his suc cessor was elected, and during that time the Congregational and Westminster Presbyterian congregation' met together for Sunday services with Rev. W. P? Miller, of the Westminster church, oc cupying the pulpit. i Rev. C. H. Curtis, thenoccupying the position of superintendent of the Congre gational Sunday School work In Oregon, was the next pastor of the church from September, 1894, to March, 1897. During his term of service the ohurch did good work in mission Sunday School fields. After remaining with the church for about two and a half years, a larger field of usefulness opened up Jo him In the assistant pastorate of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Minneapolis. Rev. R. W. Farquhar became pastor In June, 1897. coming from Pullman, Wash ington. Much of Christian life and material Improvement was brought to the church by Mr. Farquahar's services. By his personal efforts a fund of over $600 was raised and expended ,on the church bunding in beautifying the Interior and adding to its appearance .on the outside. At the end of about two and a half years Mr. Farquhar found that "his health Re manded complete relief from study and pastoral cares. He therefore made plans for a trip to his native land of Scotland, and resigned his position In April, 19C0. After a lapse of one month, the piesent pastor, Rev. B. S. Winchester, acaepted a call and took up his work with the church lp June, 1900. Its membership now, Is 190, and its location In the midst of" a section of the city where many new homes will be built Jn the near future, gives promise of a large" church.. ON THE 0. R. &-N. FARM. '' Colonel Jadson Tells ofr Progress Being Made There. R. C. Judson, industrial argent ofMhe O. R. & N. Company, returned yester- Ldya from a trip to the pompany'$ farm near Walla Walla. Speaking of condi tions on the farm, Colonel Judson said: "We have 315 varieties of grain up, and it is all looking fine except a variety of wheat brought from 'Africa, which is very- thin and sickly looking. The rye brought from Naples, Italy, was the first to head out, and wll'be ready for cut ting in two weeks if the weather keeps good. The Shanstead rye, brought from Germany, and the Pltkus rye -have also headed out. The Pitkus rye stooled out very heavy, and bids fair 'to be the best rye that we have "The first barley to bead' out was a cross-bred variety which I propagated two years ago.-' As it stands today it Is the best looking barley that we have. We have 112 varieties of barley, and It has stooled qut better and has-the best color of any of them. "The wheat as a v general thing looks well. Red chaff wheat, so far as .looks and growth go, isthe most thrifty.' The Macaroni wheats 'are all looking well. "The first crop of Turkestan alfalfa will he, ready to cut in about 10 days. It is far ahead of the common alfalfa. The gophers let Its roots alone mainly because they," are bitter as gall, while those ' of the common alfalfa are very sweet. The second crop will be eaved forjseed. We are in hopes that in a year or 'two we will' have sufficient seed to distribute ' to the farmers along the line of the road. "Turkestan alfalfa was discovered only a few years ago. Thus far It has only been tested at experimental stations. Professor Hanson, who- discovered it. special branches or a regular course, -and re ceive Individual or class Instruction, as pre ferred. Call or send for catalogue. Learn what and how we teach, and What It costs. A. P. Armstrong L"L. B. Principal. Board of Directors. D. P. THOMPSON. PRESIDENT. D. SOUS- COHEN - - DAVID M. DUNNE. MORTGAGE 10ATNS On improved city and fans property, at lowest current rates. Bullolar loans. Installment loans, ataeilastcr & BlrreU. 311 Worcester hilt. Ash Logs Wanted! The Western Boat Oar Co. are -open for busi ness. "'Oregon ash. spruce and 'flr loss wanted. Cor. "East Water and East Clay sta. Portland, MORTGAGE LOANS On Portland real estate at lowest rats. Title Insured. Abstracts' fUrntshod. - Title Guarantee & Trust Co. t Chamber of Commerce. THE TYSZKIEWICZ Bachelor's Island model dairy and thorough bred stock farm for sale; 25 miles, from Port land; - one of tha very best money-malchnc farma In the United States. ' R. M. WILBUR, 233 Stark. says It grows in Russia at points where the rain fall is only four inches during the year, and where the thermometer reaches ,as high as 160 degrees in the shade. Moreover, It grows on the step pes of "Russlav as far back as the snow line. "One of the most attractive spots on the farm Is the acre of bunch grass, which looks like a field of Eastern timothy." DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. PORTLAND, May 14. 8 P. M. Maximum temperature, 72; minimum temperature, 51; river readlnc at 11 A. M.. 13.4 feet; change In the past 24 hours, 0.4 foot; total precipita tion, 5 P. M. to 8 -R M.. 0.00; total precipita tion since Sept. 1, 1000, 30.78 Inches; normal precipitation since Sept. 1. 1900. 42.53 Inches; deficiency, 2.80 Inches; total sunshine May 13, 6:34; possible sunshine May 13, 14:54. WEATHER CONDITIONS. No rain of consequence haa. fallen In the 'Rocky Mountain or Pacific Coast States during the last 24 hours, and the temperatures con tinue generally above the normal. The high temperature'" at the head waters of the Colum bia and Snake Rivers Is causing- the snow to fast disappear, and the rivers are rising quite rapidly. The Issue of ?the regular Summer river bulletins will begin Wednesday, and dally forecasts of the expected stages will be made until all danger is passed. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for the 23 hours ending at midnight Wednesday. May 15: Portland and vlcInKy Partly cloudy, with shqwers; southwest to northwest winds. Orjegon, Washington and Idaho-Partly cloudy weather, with occasional showers; south to west winds. TIMBER LANDS - I have large and small tracts In Nehalem for sale at very attractive prices. Buyers can 'Se cure exceptional bargains by seeing me at once. Tracts from 1500 to 500O acres ready for Immediate delivery. - R. M. WILBUR. 233 Stark t WILLARD EHRMAN & CO. 204 Wash. St.. and McMlnnvllle. If you want the choicest meats- at price consistent with quality, give-us a call, of phone Grant 1411 or 123. Try our Yamhill mild sugar-cured hams an& bacon. Nothing to equal them. , Especially low prices to hotels, restaurant and boarding-houses. Bnnlnesa and residence properties. Improved and unimproved, in Rood locations. "We will also bnllil resU dences for desirable and responsible tenants, for cash or on the Install ment plan. Money lent on xuortsrncse at low rates. BOTJNTREE & DIAMOND, Real Estate and Financial Broker", 241 StnxJi Street, Cor. Second. FOR SALE REAL ESTATE. AMUSEMENTS. CORDRAT'S THEATER- MAT 15, TONIG.HT. LAST PERFORMANCE, Hal Reld's Greatest Play, "ROANOKE." "ROANOKE," "ROANOKE." "ROANOKE." "ROANOKE," ' ' . "ROANOKE.' A Beautiful Story of Old Virginia. Splendid company of players. Unexcelled Scenic- Equipment. Usual prices. t : FREDERICKSBURG .MUSIC HALL SEVENTH AND ALDER STREETS Clarence Mason, triple horizontal bar expert. THE LYNDONS, Australia's greatest acrobatic song and dance team. ALICE WRENN. Serlo-Comlc FRANK y. SEYMOUR, The greatest single acrobatic act In profession. PERITONIA. Europe's Cleverest Acrobatic Clown. The Oris Trio PAT, NELLT. FANNT. May Nealson, L:ondor, Haute Ward. Lucille Cromwell, all Portland' favorites. FOR SALE. Fine house, with 87x100. being 021 Marshall,, bet. 10th. and 20th. House has two parlors,. dining room, kitchen, butler's, pantry, with hot and cold water; large kkchen pantry On second- floor are 3 good-sized bedrooms, with" large, closets, linen closet, trunk room. two. bathrooms, both with, porcelain tubs; front batnroom wainscoted witn marme ana con nected with two bedrooms. Large, attic, all finished; cellar has concrete floor; fine, brlcfc set furnace; concrete- sidewalks and pat hi. awnings', screens and gas fixtures go with the place. Beautiful grounds'- and" shrubbery. Prlra $0750. . RUSSELL & BLYTH, 82 3d" at. RESIDENCE SITES. Willamette Heigh3 I the most desirable lo cation for residences In the. city, both for tact present and future, having a magnificent vlew and all conveniences; sewers, water, gas, elec tric light and first-class car service. Parties desiring to purchase are offered mo-it favorable terms, money being advanced to cover cost of building, repayable In Install ments. Five new houses havev been started this wee!t and parties buying- now have a tine choice oC locations. RUSSELL & BLTTH. 82 3 st J. W.'OGILBEE; ROOM. 11, 146T4 FIRSTST $225044 acres, 25" acres In cultivation Una very best beaverdam and onion land). 13 acres good cordwood timber; good G-roomett house, large barn; good well water; flno young bearing orchard, plenty of small fruits; on well-traveled road, 14 miles from Port land. 3 miles from railroad, 2 -miles from Willamette River; very cheap place (on tha west side' of the river In Washington County). $1800-7-ROOM HOUSE. ALBINA HOMB stead. S650 3-room house, Alblna Homestead. $350 3-room house. Highland. $1100 3-roora house, "brick, basement; neat. $078 0-room house, Woodlawn; Improved street. All easy terms. 012 Commercial building. AUCTION SALES TODAY. At 205 Fourth St., cor, Columbia. Sale at 2 P. M. Geo. Baker & Co., auctjoneera. At salesroom. 182 First St., at 10 A. M. J. T. Wilson, auctioneer. 8 MEETING NOTICES. WASHINGTON LODGE, NO. 46; A: F. & A. M. Stated meeting this (Wednesday) evening. All Master 'Masons cordially Invited. By order of the W. M. J.. A. NEWELL, Sec ORIENT LODGE, NO 17. I. O. O. F. Reg ular, meeting this (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock. Initiatory degree. Visitors welcome. W. W. TERRY. Sec PORTLAND CHAPTER.. NO. 3. R. A. M. Regular convocation this (Wednesday) evening- at 7'30. Work In the Mark Master's degree. By order of the M. E. H. P. HENRY ROE, Sec. SAMARITAN LODGE. NO.- 2. I. O. O. P. Regular meeting this (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock. Second degree. Visitors Invariably welcome. M. QSVOLD, Sec. FOR SALE. 62x100,. with 3 houses, on SE. corner 12th and Jefferson sts. This Is a. good business lo cation for the future, and the property pays a. good rate of Interest in the meantime. RUSSELL & BLYTH. 82 -Third St.. cor. Oak. ' FOR SALE AT'1000. OR WILL TRADE for city property. SO acres In Clackamas County. 10 miles from Oregon City. 20 miles east of Portland; the land Is well located; Is black, sandy loam. For further particulars inquire of Mrs. C. C. Hornucg,-Hbod.RTter. '. Or. - T FOR SALE. Quarter-block and fine 10-room. residence on NE. cor. 21st and Flanders sts. Price $15,000; easy terms and low rate of Interest on deferred payment. RUSSELL & BLYTH. 82 3d st. $4200 LOT BOxlCO, TWO-STORY BRICK COx 60. two-story frame building 20x40; rents $52 per month; cost $11,000; cheapest buy In Al blna, Call cor. Delay and Knott sts. Gool reasons for selling. Owner. 1RVINGTON FINE LOT, 13TH. $000; SIGHT ly cbrper. 100x100. Tillamook and 10th, $1400; choice lot on Tillamook. $685. Sold 0, only 4 snaps left. See owner, 620 Marquam block. FOR SALE $350; HOUSE AND CORNER, lot. two blocks from car line; lot 50x100 feet. Also 160 acres of land. 4 miles from railroad town, of 3000; price.$500. Call 0 First St. DORR. DUNNBTG May 14, to the wife of Rev. Mor ton Dexter Dunning, the Congregational min ister at Forest Grove. a son. Dr. Charles HInes attending. DIED. HILGER8 At his late residence. 135 North 12th st.. May 14. 1001, Peter Joseph Hllgers, aged -G8 'years; 10 months, 15 days. Funeral notice, later. ROOT In this city. May 14. 1801. Mabel D. Root, wife of L. O. Root, of '147 Knott St.. aged 21 years. Funeral notice hereafter. ver read a scriptural selection, and Rev. Mr. Jones offered prayer. A fine orches- jjuary 26, 1SS3. At the end of about three QGGSSSSCr99eSSSS353Se'39t' lf a Wom&n O wants to put out a fire she doesn't O heap on oil and wood. She 'throws x on water.knowing that water quenches fire. When a woman 'wants to- get fv ul! frnm nia:A TWMilfiir m hr mr she should not add fuel' to the fire already burning her life away. She should not take worthless drugs and potions composed of harmful narcot ics and opiates. They do riot check the disease they do not cure it they .J simply add fuel to the fire. tsradlleld s -Female Regulator should be taken by every woman or girl who has the slightest suspicion of any or 'tne all 'xucnts which nf- flict women. They -will simply be pasting- time until thoy tales it.1 The Regulator fs a purify Ingr, strengtnem.njj tonic, which gets Z at the roots ofthe disease ana cures the cause. It does not drug: tne pain, it eradicates if. It stops falling of the womb, leucorrhea. inflammation and periodical suffering, ir regular, scanty or painful menstruation; and by doing all this drives away the hundred and one aches and pains which drain health and beauty, happiness and good temper from many a -woman's life. It is the one remedy above all others which every woman should know about and use. 81.00 per bottle at any drusr stare. Send for our free . Illustrated book. The 'Bradfield IfygvUior Co K 'Atlanta., Ga.. J $ w FUNEHAli NOTICES. WAITE At the residence of her son, Charles S. Walte,. 665 Johnspn st., Mrs. George W. Walte, of La Grange. 111., aged 78 years. Funeral will take place today. May 15. 1001, at 2 P. M., from F. S. Dumping's undertak ing parlors: BARNARD In this city, .Henry W. Barnard. Funeral from his late residence, 486 East Grant st., Saturday, May 1L ED WARD HOLMAN, Undertaker, 4th and Ysunbill sts. Rena Stlnson. lady 'assistant. Both phones No. 007. Flnley, Kimball & Co., .Undertakers. Lady assistant. 27G Third st. Tel.-O. NEW TODAY. A LARGE LIST OF FARM AND CITT PROP erty. business chances, etc See us bsforq buying. Canadian Employment and Real Es tate Office. 226 Morrison, room 16. i i FOUR LOTS. 7-ROOM- HOUSE; ORCHARD Improved street, car line;. West Side; splen did view; at real bargain for few days. Room 8. 245 Washington st. SELLWOOD LOTS FOR SALE FOR C v.HH or on installments; $50 to $200 each. Pr(?x will ad,ince June 1. T. A. Wood, Fir--, and. Alder, rfts. 3 ACRES; NEW MODERN 6-ROOM HOUSE, -bath, etc.; young orchard; adjoins Piedmont; $3100. easy terms. Dr. Swain, 713 Dekum, building. $2750 FOR CHOICE LOT. WITH GOOD MOD rn 8-room house,, in Irvlngton. 327 Cham ber. Commerce. WELL - LOCATED LOT IN SUNNYSIDE cheap for cash. Address E. C. Mlnpr, 00O Belmont st. FOR SALE ON WEST 3USE WITH 8 rooms; modern ttl35p.TKr20r Oregonian. FOR SALE FARMS. BEST LAND IN WESTERN WASHINGTON for all farm purposes; unimproved; 4 miles from Little Rock Station; easily cleared; drained. Irrigated; some good timber; beautiful- building site. Address L 22, -care Ore gonian. IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE IN ALL . parts- of Oregon and Washington; payments. made to suit purchasers. For full particulars as to- various properties apply to MacMaster tc BlrreU. 311 Worcester biock. i ' FOR TODAY FRESH ORfiGON EGGS. 15c doz.; In 10 doz. lots, $1.35;' sweet dairy but- 1 ter, 3oc; come ana try a roii; no. l Eastern hams, 13c lb.; 10-lb. can of pure- lard, $1.15; In. bulk. 10c lb.; In 50-lb. cans. $4.65; big sacks Burbank potatoes. $1.10 sack; 2 cans tomatoes. I5c, or S5c doz.; 2 cans corn, 15c. or 85c doz.: corn meal, graham flour, rye flour, In 10-lb., sacks, 20c each; 2 big pkgs. mush, 15c Get our prices on. flour. Sago, tapioca, split peas. Pearl barley, all ac 5c lb.; lemons, the test; 15c doz.; sugar, $5.05 sack; summer sausage, 2 lbs., 35c; boiled ham, 22c lb.; fresh rhubarb, 15 lbs., 23c; pink beans, S lbs., 25c; small white beans, 5 lbs., 25c; good brooms, 20c. Come and see those fresh crackers, by the box. Qc lb. Ginger snaps, lemon cake or graham crack ers, 10c lb. Oregon Cash Grocery, 232 North 14th st. Botn pnones. v 160-ACRE FARM AT BARLOW. OR.; COUN ty road divides farm from R- R. station; 1-13 acres under cultivation; for sale cheap, no agents. W. W. Irwin, Aurora. Or r- FOR SALE THOSE FINE" AND WELL-LO-cated 'lots on 14th and. 15th, between East Washington and East "Alder sts.. at a very reasonable- price for the next few days. See us at once. J. L. Wells Co., 100 Grand ave. .pMr-M ANT QUANTITY. UM i-Vft.rC PACIFIC COAST CO.. Tel. 229. 240 Washington st- TO EXCHANGE.. $26,000-1 WANT A STOCK RANCH; IHAVfi an orange and lemon ranch In OJal Valley. Ventura Co.. Cal., value $26,000, incumbered $9000; will exchange equity for stock- ranch or wilt give mortgage back for larger place. Address W. E. Wilsie. Nordhoff. Cal. TO EXCHANGE CONFECTIONERY AND stationery store. Including fine soda fount ain, town property, tor Improved farm. 160 acrea, near town; Southern Oreg&n preferred, Address D 23. care Ofegonlan. TO EXCHANGE COLUMBIA GRAPHO phone, with 00 records, case, horn and stand f for tailoring, gents furnlshlns goodst etc Address A 2S Oregonian. TIMBER LAND FOR SALE. For Rent Pasture. 400 acres good pasture near Portland, suit able for dairy farm. Well fenced. Apply 330 Sherlock building. r fed. BaKeraCo; Tomorrow, Thursday, at 10 A. H, AT CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS, cor. Alder and Park sts., comprising Rockers; couches; center tables; fine bed lounge. In velour; rat tan chairs and settees; box couch. In white; dining table; chairs; walnut and other bed room sets; Iron beds; sprinss; mattresses; pil lows; several carpets; lace curtains; portieres; large range: No. 8 Bridge-Beach cook stove; refrigerator, and other useful lots suitable for the coast. Sale at 10 A. M. GEO. BAKER & CO., Auctioneers. LARGE TRACTS A SPECIALTY; Government, or state scrip, school., deeded or claim. lands, mill sites, logging, wood and tie chances, cedar piling, municipal bonds. Write for printed descriptions and plats. J. L. Martin ts. Co.. 601 Oregonian building. Portland. Or TIMBER LANDS FOR trALEc IN LARGE OR small tracts. For particulars Inquire box a; Medford. Or. FOR RENTFARMS. FARM FOR RENT LARQE ORCHARD, good house, barn and outhouses; easy termsc Inquire B13 Northrup. WASTED-REAX ESTATE. WANTED A 4 OR o -ROOM COTTAGE J part cash, remainder Installments. - F 13, care Oregonian. FOR SALE MIS CELHAMEOU3. FURNITURE FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING for sale. 594 Fifth st. cor. Sherman. ' '