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' - - -9' 1- V i.i , i , ' - VOL. XLL NO. 12,619.. f GARDEN .HOSE GOLD SEAL BADGER CONQUEROR INDIAN ELK WfcUSK PDBCHASINO BE SURE TOTT SECURE ONE OF THESE BRANDS. GOODYEAR RUBBER COMPANY r. PEASE, Prselfieat. . . fiKKPARP, JR.. Tr-2- . J. A PKWARI) S rrtrjr. haw's is America's ORIGINAL Malt WHISKY Without a Rival Today BlOfliaiier & Hoc!., I0S and HO Fourth Street Sole Distributers for Orcfjs SMW-VtEMAZ HOTEL fifth and Washington Sts. ... . PORTLAND, OREGON EUROPEAN PLAN First-CIass Check Restaurant Connected "With Hotel. J.KDAVIES,rrcs. St -Charles Hotel CO. (INCORPORATED). FRONT AND MORRISON STREETS PORTLAND, OREGON American and European Plan. Another Indorsement of the Aeolian. I have heard and examined the Aeolian with the greatest Interest and admira tion, as I think this Instrument, with its beautiful voice. Its perfect mechanism and the facilities to play any kind of music, with all the necessary expression and varieties of color, will have soon the place of honor It deserves between the musical instruments which contribute to the popularization of the great Inspira tions of musical art. BUGENIO DE GUAiRINONT. Secretary and Professor Milan Conservatory, Italy. M. B. WELLS, Northwest Aent for The Aeolian Company Aeolian Hall. 353-355 Washington StreoU cor. Park ENDOWMENT RANK. Official Investigation of Its Accounts Asked For. MILWAUKEE? May 22. The Sentinel tomorrow will say: "The Board of Control of the Endow ment Rank, Knights of Pythias, has asked the Department of Insurance of the State of Illinois to conduct a thor ough official examination of the accounts and conditions of the organization, and Supreme Chancellor Ogden H. Fethers has called a special convention of the Supreme Lodge to meet In Chicago Au gust 29 to act on the report. The Insur ance Commissioner off Illinois, Henry Yates, has stated that In conducting the examination -he will invite the Insurance Department of neighboring states to as sist him. "May 15 the officials of the Endowment RankMssued a notice of a special assess ment upon all members of the rank amounting to one month's regular assess ment each. There are about 70.000 mem bers of the Endowment Rank, and the total -assessment will amount to. from. 5100,000 to 5125.000. This action is in line with the policy of the new administration to put the affairs of the organization upon a fine business basis. The old ad ministration, which went out of office last September, the claim is made, left its affairs in a most unsettled condition then. due. it is alleged, to unbusinesslike management. "What the effect of the special assessment will have on the order Temains to be seen. Some of the mem bers will undoubtedly allow their insur ance policies to lapse, but the larger number will submit. Legal questions as to the authority of the officials to order the assessment arbitrarily have been raisea, ana may culminate In a test case. Mason City & Fort Dodge. FORT DODGE. la.. May 22. President A. B. Stlckney. General Manager S. C. Stlckney and Secretary R. C. "Wright, of the Chicago & Great Western Railroad, ire in the city attending the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Mason City & Fort Dodge Railroad. Among the lirectors elected was J. J. Hill, president it the- Great .Northern. "GARDEN HOSE" TURtLE PIONEER ANVIL OBELISK NEPTUNE 73-7 FIRST ST. e PORTLAND, OR. GOOD FROM END TO END. Beau Brummell THE BEST NICKEL CIGAR ON THE MARKET BLUMAUER-FRANK DRUG CO. PORTLAND, OREGON Pure Mat WRITE VS.. If you And that Richardson & -Boynton Co.' j"'P.erfect" Fur naces aren't kept In your town, and you want the'best you can buy. don't hesitate to write to us, asking about them, and If you mention The Oregonian we'll send you our latest catalogue, hut NO MENTION, NO CATALOGUE. W. G. McPHERSON Btatles Mil VecUtellt. Ecgleeer 47 First Street, Portland PERKINS Rooms Single 7So to 51.50 pr day Rooms Double JL00 to $2.00 per day Rooms Family. $1.60 to $3.00 per day C T. BELGHER, 3c. and Tr. American plan ..... .(1.25, ?1.B0. 81.75 European plan 60c. 7Sc $1.00 State Normal School, Monmouth, Or. Demand for graduates. The demand for graduates of the Normal School, during me past year, nas oeen mucn Deyona tne supply. Positions worth from J40 to $75 per month. State Certificates and Diplomas: Stu dents are prepared for the state' exami nations, and readily take state papers on graduation. Strong academic and profes sional course. "Well equipped training de partment. Expenses range from 5120 to 5175 per year. Fall terms opens Septem ber 17. For catalogue containing full an nouncements, address P. L. CAMPBELL, President. Or J. B. V. BUTLER, Secretary. FLOODS IN TENNESSEE. Eight Lives Lost and Millions of Dol lars' Damage Done. KNOXV1LLE. Tenn.. May 22. Millions of dollars' damage has been done and at least eight lives lost In Upper Tennessee by the floods, which began their work of destruction when a dam across the Doe River at Ellzabethtown, Tenn., gave way yesterday afternoon. Little mountain streams emptying Into the Doe and Wa tuga Rivers swelled those streams beyond all proportions hitherto known, submerg ing Ellzabethtown, a town of 2000 people, located at the junction, and drowning Mrs. Gregg. Mrs. Fllley and a negro named Souchong. The Watuga pours Its volumes Into . the Holston, spanned by many bridges, which were swept away. On the Chuckey River three children of Joseph Hill were drowned. At Leper's Mill a man named Bollver was drowned. The Holston River is rapidly rising. At Morrlstown 12 houses floated past today, and one corpse went past on driftwood. The Southern Railway bridge over the watuga River near Bristol Is washed away, and through traffic East by way of Bristol Is stopped. The Southern Railway bridge at Embrevllle Is a wreck, and traffic on the Embrevllle branch has been abandoned. At Ellzabethtown one man died of fright at seeing the rapidly rising water. Ten steel bridges belonging to Green County ovr the Chuckey River were washed away last night The Ten nessee River here is very high, and is rising. Venezuela Objected to Arbitration. I CARACAS, Venezuela, May 22, via Hay J tien cable. Venezuela's refusal to accept j the French protocol covering the renewal or diplomatic relations witn Venezuela was due to the objection of Venezuela to a clause providing for arbitrating all pending claims which originated on ac count of the last revolution. Venezuela proposed coming to an agreement on a total sum without arbitration.. "It is doubtful whether France will accept this proposition. Judicial decision in the Bermudee case has been postponed until next week. PORTLAND, SHAMROCK A WRECK Upton's N,ew,Yacht Dismast- . ed in aSqiiajl. ; THE KING'S NARROW ESCAPE He Was aa the Beck of the Boat Wh.cn the IUg-gingr Came 'Dow h International Races Must Be Postponed. Southampton, May 22. The most dramatic incident in the history of the America's cup occurred today, when a sudden squall on the Solent completely wrecked tfie challenger and endangered ttie life of King Edward and several dis tinguished persons, including Sir Thomas Llptdn. The results of this disaster, which could scarcely recur without great loss of life, can best be judged by the written statement made late tonight by Sir Thomas- Llpton to a representative of the Associated Press, as follows: "My deepest regret is that today's ac cident prevents me from toeing the mark at the appointed hour, and compels me to ask the New York Yacht Club to grant an extension of time. If they will be good enough to do that I shall race, even If I ..have to build a boat between now and the date agreed upon. I still believe the Shamrock n a boat worthy to be the challenger, and that when this unfor tunate chapter of accidents comes to an end, she will still stand a good chance of lifting the cup. I have not a single com plaint to make against my boat. "For the many telegrams of sympathy received from. America today I am deeply grateful. No one Is more thankful than I am that the catastrophe ended with out fatality, and I may perhaps say that throughout the trying moments His Maj esy was as brave as a Hon. His first thought was to Inquire if any one was Injured. THOMAS LIPTON." Circumstances have reduced the Sham rock n .to a pitiful, spares' wreck. She now lies of Hythe. Ttie story of the catastrophe" Is best told by Sir Thomas .Llpton himself. After seeing his royal .guest on to j-onaon, sir -nomas gave, the following: interview to a representa tive of the Associated Press: "We had just begun to make for the starting line when a fierce breeze sprang up. King Edward, Lady Londonderry, Mrs. Jameson, Mr. Watson, Mr. Jameson and myself were on deck, hanging on as best we might, for the challenger was al most at an angle of 45 degrees. The King started to the bow. Just as he did so everything collapsed. A, heavy block, fell between the two ladles, and a wire rope struck me on the head and momentarily stunned -me. A sudden squall) an unex pected strain, and everything had ,gven away. Kins: Edward "was half' in and aalfut-;-nnB-rompanio1iatc1i,0ty? svnat nappenea, now an we railing spars and a sweeping sail did "not kill or, sweep, some one overboard Is more than I' know; When I came to, I saw the King clam bering over the wreckage trying to dis cover the extent of the damage and ask ing: 'Is any one hurt?' " The reporter of the Associated Press further learned that Sir Thomas' first utterance on coming to was this ardent ejaculation to Mr.- Watson: ''Telegraph for more spars. We have got to sail on August 12, and this boat has got to do it." When the distinguished participants In the mishap had been safely transferred to the -Erin, the Kings first remark was: "When shall we sail again, Llpton?" and before His Majesty started for London his last words to Sir Thomas were: "When "you next sail, I am. going with you." In fact, the ruler of the British Empire seemed keenly to enjoy the un usual spice of danger into whhjh his love 01 sport naa.iea mm. Mr. Watson and Mr. Jameson, especial ly the former, are very downcast and ab solutely refuse to say anything. Mr. Wat son, Indeed, Is so chagrined that he could scarcely talk to his most Intimate friends, and until after dinner on board the Erin, Sir Thomas believed It would be Impossi ble to contest for the cup this year. -But thanks to his Indomitable perseverance, backed up by King Edward's optimistic and enthusiastic support, it was decided to go ahead, provided the New York Yacht Club would grant an extension. The question whether the New York Yacht Club should be asked to permit the substitution of the Shamrock I for the Shamrock II was quickly relegated. because Sir Thomas and Mr. Jameson, In spite of everything that had happened, maintained that , the new boat was well worth the trouble she had caused. It may be stated with no little authority that the challenger's true merits have not been displayed with too much vigor, and that there Is more In her, according to the views of those most interested, than meets the eye. Sir Thomas calculates that a delay of three weeks or a month in the date of the contest In American waters will en able him to come to the scratch. He says he is greatly handicapped by the fact that he has no duplicate masts for the Shamrock II, but by an unlimited ex penditure of money and energy he be lieves the defects can be remedied in time to provide for an international race this year. "I was," he said, "terribly cast down when I saw what a terrible wreck that beautiful boat was, but now I think things can be remedied. I have cabled Mr. Ledyard personally today and tomor row I expect to cable- the New York Yacht. Club officially. By then I shall know more than I do now." Heartfelt expressions of gratitude that the King escaped are heard on all sides. Many people say he was foolish to go aboard the challenger, but, as Sir Thomas says: "If I did not think everything was perfectly safe, you may be sure 1 would never have Invited His Majesty." It appeared that the masthead man had providently been ordered down just be fore the accident. Many of the crew got a wetting, but otherwise nobody was hurt. King Edward calmly lit another cigar and continued smoking after as suring himself that everybody was safe. Later he steamed around the wrecked vessel and carefully inspected the broken bobstay. A conference between Sir Thomas Lip ton and Mr. Watson will be held on board the Erin tomorrow to decide upon future measures. Meanwhile the engagements to race in the exhibition contests on the Clyde have been abandoned. HOW THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. No "Warning- of the Saaall "Which Wrecked Both Yachts. SOUTHAMPTON, May "22. The cup challenger, with King Ed ward and a party on board, was totally dismasted today by a squall, off Cowes, Isle of 'Wight. The King, who was on deck, had a miraculous OBEGONr THURSDAY, MAT 23, 1901. SHAMROCK IT, LTFTON'S escape. The topinaSt, mainmast and bowsprit were brokeii short off. The dis aster occurred while arrangements were being made for the start off Brambles buoy. The Interest shown in the event by King Edward added zest to today's trial. of the ants, was met at the pier by Sir Thomas Eiptoir and W. G. Jameson. Then en tered a launch and proceeded to Shamrock ri. The visit was quite informal, a few additional policemen on the pier being the only evidence of anything unusual. It was originally intended that the King should sail on board Shamrock II, and, although It was pointed out that there was a considerable element of danger when a lightly built racer was hard driven, his majesty would not consent to change the programme and go on the Erin. The yachts were to be sent today reach ing over a triangular course, similar to the American- cup courses. The -entrance into the race of the yawl Sybarita (about 99 feet over all) addedto the interest taken In the contest,, especially as the fresh wather and reaching course were both In favor of the yawl, placing the captains of the two Shamrocks under the' necessity of driving' the other boats at full speed in order to .make a creditable showing against the outsider, and promising King Edward, who was on board Shamrock-H, an opportunity of witnessing what prom ised to be the smartest race of the series. There was a fine, fresh, easterly breeze driving a short, white-tipped sea up the Channel when the three yachts set their club topsails shortly after noon and pro ceeded to the starting pplnt. There was some delay in establishing a starting line. The wind freshened considerably and blew 12 tor 13 knots an hour, with the prospect of magnificent racing. King Edward, desiring to take a more active part In the proceedings than was" possible from the deck of the Erin, was taken on board the challenger, accompanied by Sir Thomas Lip'ton and two ladles. Thn ,-..11. Inn., stoilr.. nlnnnl ,n irlven from th Erin. While thn vnchts were maneuvering for the-start a squalP' came without the slightest warning, and i the bowsprit of the challenger was car- l rled away short. The extra strain thus thrown on the topmast proved, too much j for the spar. It whipped, broke and dou- I bled off to leeward, carrying .the whole J weight of the jackyard and gear over the ' side in a terrible tanirle. Almost ns the. topmast fell, the great steel mainmast, weighing more than two tons, and carry ing spars and gear weighing an additional three or four tons, swayed for a moment and then,-almost by a miracle, plunged over the side and into the water with the i sound of breaking wire and tearing gear JJlLIw er f0r worty and ,noble P in the air ' D0Ses- We have our fraternal societies; The members of the royal party were t "fs0a1J1ns: wehtve seated on deck, close to the companion- ?" "'TnnS wT " way. The King was showing keen pleas- Sn ..A0 nlch e are ScauroTwas rlk rSSSanSfbSSSSSa of 5?JEr7 T ,hwac ??,J S American citizenship under a .common l I ffLwep f fioiw Constitution, engaged In securing the at a formidable arigle, and the sloping h,shest reWards for a free people by pur deck, with a mere fringe of rail, seemed , sJ?n the-naths of dutv nfd ihonnr 7n?eBf a rather perilous place for the accommo dation of the .visitors. As the "wreckage swept the "Seek It was most astonishing that no one was In jured. "For a moment or two the situa tion appeared to be very grave. The King maintained his composure. Within five ' seconds of the disaster Shamrock I bore around to render assist ance, when she. In turn, was caught by the squall and her gaff and; topsail spars collapsed, leaving her helplessly crippled. The press tug following the racers ranged alongside the helpless yachts, and a torpedo-boat, which was in the vicinity and the Sybarita sent boats to the scene. But in answer to a hall, Captain Syca more sent the reassuring message that all on board had escaped without Injury. As quickly as possible "the King and the royal party were transferred to the Erin, and later the King, accompanied by Sir Thomas Lipton, landed at Southampton, In the meanwhile the crews of the rac ers set about clearing away the wreckage. Owing to the unwieldy nature of the spars and gear it was found impossible to get them-on board, and they were cut away and allowed to sink, after buoys had been placed' to mark where the,wreck age sank. The yachts were then towed back to Hythe, there to await a decision (Concluded on Third PageJ NEW YACHT, WHICH WAS DISMASTED COMMANDERIES'. GUEST SILK FLAG PRESENTED TO FRE5I ' DENT M'KINLEY. ---. TT -" Reviewed the' League-of the Cross Programme for, the Remaining? Days Mrs. McKinley's Condition. SAN FRANCISCO, May 22. President McKinley was a guest of the Knights Templar at the Mechanics' Pavilion this afternoon. The President arrived at the pavilion at about 3 o'clock, having been driven direct from the Scott residence. The President was met' at the pavilion by a procession of 1500 Sir Knights from this cltjr and other cities -ofr the -state ,tn full regalia and escorted inside the build ing, yhere 12,000 people had already as sembled. The appearance of the Presi dent on the platform caused a demonstra tion that 'Shook t'he large building. General W. H. L. Barnes openedj the programme. with a graceful speech fntro ducing President McKinley. Following the introductory address of General Barnes, a choir.of 150 voices sang the' "Templar's Prayer," with accompani ment of the band of 60 pieces, and the effect was most? Impressive. .Then Pres ident McKinley responded to the address of welcome. Every Knight and Mason was provided with a small American flag. They were waved incessantly all through the exercises. The feature of the pro gramme was the presentation of a- beau- .tlful silk American flag to President Mc Kinley. The flag is mounted on a man zanlta staff at the head of which Is a spearhead of gold. Following the pres entation of the flag the "Star-Spangled Banner" was sung by the audience and there was a patriotic demonstration, which will be long remembered by all who witnessed it. The President's ad- dress, was as follows: General Barnes, Sir Knights, Ladies an( Gentlemen: I thank you for fhis f5?eal welcome. I had no conception that -1 VaB t0 be treated to such a scene as Presejitedjtoday and I want-.to thank brother Masons and their families and .J611" f5jendf for, this ost gracious greeting, which is quite unique, differing Vul" u ui. out iccepuons in wie long Journey which we have made from the capital city of the Nation to the city by this sea, "We have every variety of association, in the United States. In this land of lib- erqr TOMauoy me ireeaom ot associat- applause.) A brotherhood that represents the highest hopes, not of the people of j the United States aloner but we believe the best hopes or humanity. -A brother hood that Is devoted to liberty to'cvllIza tlon, to union. A brotherhood that can never be broken. It stood a great trial 39 years ago. It was tried In the awful crucible of war and the fraternity dedi cated to freedom gloriously triumphed. So now It is closer, dearer, more sacred than. It has ever been before in all our history. (Great applause.) It Is a brotherhood de voted to human rights and the develop ment of the best that Is in man. Ameri can liberty does not change Its quality, and American free men do not change their character, wherever they go or wherever they may reside, whether on the sea or on the land. It is that qual ity and character that scatters its bene fits wherever It goes. Liberty, freedom of conscience, equality and opportunity are its passwords. (Great applause.) "What a noble conception it was of the fathers! The founding of this Govern ment, not upon the will and judgment of the few, but upon the will and Judgment and conscience of the many; a Govern ment in which all of the people of every state participate in a citizenship that is equal everywhere; equal citizenship In equal states in a Union that has never been equaled. (Great applause.) And IN A SQUALL YESTERDAY. whether American manhood and Ameri can liberty go to Cuba or to Porto Rico or to Hawaii or to the Philippines, it raises the same standard (great applause), pro claims the same principles that for a century and a quarter this self-governing people have enjoyed. And It Is this gov- eminent, my fellow citizens, this Eflxexiiis.Lcongress-of Mothers convened here today ment df the people and by the people that Is committed to the safe and sacred keep ing of the men of this generation and of the women of this gencat!on (great ap plause),' and-good Masons make good citi zens (great applause), and good citizens everywhere, Masons or no Masons, will forever preserve this jewel of liberty In the family of nations. (Great applause.) "I thank you more than I can tell you for this warm welcome. I shall carry away with me the Incidents of this mem orable reception and the sympathy which you have been kind enough to show me here today. (Great applause.) The Sir Knights of California could have pre sented; to me no gift that would be so highly prized as this beautiful flag, and I assure General Barnes I shall not lose It (laughter), and I pray that while It is In my hands,, with the aid of the people ot the United States It will never lose any of Its glory." (Great applause.) The Mechanics' Pavilion, which can ac commodate 15,000 people, was filled to over flowing tonight when President McKinley arrived to. review the 'Uniformed Legions of the League of the Cross, an organiza tion of boys and youngr men, who are pledged to temperance and morality. The occasion was a competitive drill between several companies of the league for a valuable trophy, and the judges of the proficiency' of the cadets were officers of the regular Army. President McKinley was received with wild enthusiasm when he entered the vast hall, and his appear ance on the reviewing stand was the sig nal for spontaneous applause, which con tinued for many minutes. His commenda tion of the work of the league, though "brief, was earnestly expressed and was enthusastlcally received. From the pa vilion the President returned to the Scott residence, where Mrs. McKinley had rest ed quietly all the evening. Mrs. McKinley passed another comfort able day. Secretary Cor,telyou said to night that she continues to Improve and Is now doing nicely. When asked if he could state definitely when the President would leave for Washington, Secretary Cortelyou replied: "I can only say that the Presidential party proposes to depart Saturday if Mrs. McKinley's condition will permit There is a possibility, however, that a start may not be made until Monday. All depends on the state ot Mrs. McKinley's health." The programme for the remaining, days of the President's stay in this city, sub ject, -however, to change, is as follows: Thursday, after breakfast with Irving M. Scott, the President will review' the troops at the Presidio. In the afternoon he will attend a meeting of the Ohio Society and meet a number of fraternal organiza tions at Union-Square Hall. In the even ing he will be the guest of Thomas Post, No. 2, G. A. R., and Loyal Legion. Fri day the President will take breakfast with Mrs. Morse, and in the afternoon will review the school children of Oak land. The departure from San Francisco Is fixed for 10 A. M. Saturday, should nothing occur to cause a delay. Railway Conductors' Auxiliary. ST. PAUL, May 22. The Ladies Aux iliary of the Order of Railway Conduct ors closed their session this afternoon, after electing the following officers: Grand 1 president, Mrs. P. J. Moore, Toledo, O.; grand vice-president, Mrs. C. P. Hodges, Cleveland, O.j grand secretary-treasurer, Mrs. W. E. HIgglns, Columbus, O.; grand senior sister, Mrs. B. F. Wiltz, Philadel phia; grand junior sister, Mrs. J. C. Mc Call, St. Paul; chairman grand executive committee, Mrs. Harry Callahan, Jackson, Tenn.; member grand executive commit tee, Mrs. E. B. Tracey, Pasadena, CaL Sovereign Camp of Woodmen. COLUMBUS, O., May 22. The Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World con tinued In committee of the whole today, discussing the report of the executive committee. The recommendation that sui cide be not a forfeiture of policies was referred to the sovereign camp. Many minor changes were made in the consti tution. Tht board of managers' report was then taken up. It recommended that contracts with lecturers and general depu ties be continued, a few changes in terri tory and salary beln& made. PRICE FIVE CEHm PAY 0VR ONE-HA Examiner Maxwell's Report on Vancouver Bank. LIABILITIES ARE $232,46153 Assets $240,373 84, of Which ?:137, 24T 52" Are Estimated Good Per manent .Receiver WJH 2!t Be Appointed for-Some Timet - WASHINGTON, May 22.-TheControUei of the Currency today made public- tlw report of James W Maxwell, temporary receiver, showing- the condition of the First' National Bank, of Vancouver, Wash., at the date of its suspension, April 19. The liabilities are as follows: Individual deposits .................51S3,33S II Certificates of deposit c'm 5f Drafts outstanding 5,581 : Totals $232,461 5 The assets are as follows: Estimated good 5137.247 51 Estimated doubtful 10T.1871t Estimated worthless lO.USSC Total .5219,373 34 The Controller states that the foregoing Is the full contents of Mr. Maxwell's re port. No comments of any nature are made, and no opinions are expressed. The department asked for the bare figures, which, It 13 asserted, are fully set forth in the foregoing statement. No further report will be made by Mr. Maxwell as bank examiner. Treasury officials say the report indi cates an assessment of from 50 to 60 per cent on the stockholders may be neces sary. The only new development was the filing of the application of James W. Maxwell for appointment as receiver- of the First National, of Vancouver. No action will be taken looking to the appointment of a permanent receiver for some time. TJnpjer Insurance Case. CHICAGO. May 22. The celebrated Un ger insurance case was begun, in the Cir cuit Court here today before Judge Tu lsy. Frank H. Smiley pleaded guilty, but Dr. August M. Unger and F. Wayland Brown, the other defendants, pleaded not guilty. The Indictment charges the de fendants with conspiring to defraud In surance companies In connection with policies Issued on the life of Marie F, Defenbach. August 27 the girl died sud denly, but the body was cremated befora the matter came to tfae knowledge ot the authorities- Congrcas of Mothers. COLUMBUS. O.. May 22. The National I with Mrsv Theodore W. Birney, president of the congress, presiding. The reading of reports occupied the day- Mrs. Bir ney's report as president showed that the movement of the mothers congress is widespread and the outlook very. encour aging. The president's -address was post poned until tomorrow. The convention adjourned until tomorrow morning. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS. The President' Trip. The President was the guest of the KnlglvU Templar of California. Pasetl. Today he will review the troops at the Pre. aldio. Friday the school children ot Oak land, and Saturday will leave for Washing ton. Page 1. Mrs. McKinley continues to Improve. Page 1. Machinists' Strike. Many employing machinists are signing .the union scale. Page 2. Forty thousand machinists are on strike. Page 2. The Union Iron Works at San Francisco may builders. Page 2. transfer Its warship contract' to Eastern ' Foreign. Shamrock II was dismasted In a squall, and King Edward narrowly escaped Injury. . Page 1. The last of the American troops left Peklo yesterday. Page 2. Brescl, the assassin, commlted suicide. Page 2. Domestic. Eight lives were lost by floods In Tennessee, Page 1. The question of creed revision was again brought before the Presbyterian. Qe nqra t3a- sembly. Page 2. J. C. Stubbs says the Nicaragua Canal would hurt San Francisco's tra&S.; Page &.' The names of the West"p6lntcadet3 In" dis grace and published. Page 5. Pacific Coast. Report of examiner on suspended Vancouver bank. Page 1. , -",... Grand Lodge of Oregon. I. O. O. F.', convened at Baker City. Page 4. "Women of Washington Pan-American Commis sion met another defeat In court. Page 4. Oregon Text-Book Commission disappoints pub lishers by remaining strictly noncommittal. Page 5. Combine proposed to control L stockralslnc and packing business of Pacific Coast. Page 4. Coming Oregon State Fair presents great op portunity for state to secure Immigration. Page 4. Tacoma defeated Seattle In baseball 12 to-5. PageS. Commercial. Portland market quotations. Page II. Domestic and foreign commercial news and quotations. Page 11. New York stock market transactions. Page 1L - Consumers of wool are buying only for imme diate needs. Page 11 Marine. Mysterious steamboat plying orr the Columbia River without a license. Page 10.. Captain Spencer lets contract for powerful towboat. Page 10. Indrapura. will take out a good-sized cargo. Page 10. British ship Marion LIghtbcdy reaches Queens town. Page 10. Revenue cutter Grant ashore on Vancouver Island. Page 10. Portland and Vicinity! Mystic Shrlners invite imperial council to meet here In 1905. Pago 12. Ohio and Indiana Consressmen see the Lower Columbia, and start for home. Page & Law Enforcement Leagua discusses existing conditions. Page 8. Portland, defeats Spokane In the first game of the professional league series on the home grounds. Page 3. Carpenters hold a mass meeting to strengthen their union. Page 8. Stehnken & Jullen, grocers, arrested for gell ing; adulterated Jelly. Page-12. Counfy Commissioners order more bicycle paths. Page T. Judge Frazer orders that divorces ' shall not be considered granted until attorneys ftrr ' nlsh the decree.. Page 8. Tuxedo defeats Fomeroy fn the running race at Irvlngton. and drops dead. Page 12