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tonight. They found the still and de
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INQUIRY AND SUIT
Charges Against Schley to
Be Investigated,
THE ADMIRAL WILL DEMAND IT
After the Naval Inquiry He "Will Sac
the Author of the "History of
the United States Navy"'
for Libel.
WASHINGTON, July 23. The Washing
ton Post last night telegraphed Admiral
Schley that in an editorial It Insisted that
he owed it to himself, as well as to his
friends-, to begin proceedings against Mr.
Maclay, the author of the "History of
the United States Navy," to disprove the
latter's charge, adding: "Will you do this?
Please wire statement." Today it received
the following telegram:
"Great Neck, L. I., July 23. Editor
Washington Post: I believe the first step
should be investigation of all matter by
a court, then a civil action afterward. I
am 'preparing to take thi course.
"W. S. SCHLEY."
The Post in the morning, as a result
of extensive inquiries based upon the Ad
miral's dispatch, will say, in part:
"Admiral Schley purposes to ask an In
vestigation at the hands of a naval court
of inquiry and then to sue Historian Mac
lay for libel. His action Is the sequel to
the development during the past week,
when the entire country has been stirred
by the publication of the unexampled
abuse poured out upon 'him In the third
volume of E. S. Maclay's history of the
United Staes Navy, in which .publication
Schley Is said to have run away, 'in
caitiff flight,' and Is, In addition, de
nounced as a coward, a cur and a traitor.
"The Schley court of inquiry will un
doubtedly be one of the most celebrated
cases In the naval or military history of
the country. The high rank of the officers
Involved In the controversy, and the In
tense public feeling which has been
aroused will combine to give to the Inves
tigation a dramatic interest. Nothing has
occurred In Washington for many years
that will compare with it. The. appoint
ment of the court of Inquiry Is expected
to be made ny Secretary Long, though It
would be in the power of the President
to make the selections, If he chose. This
is hardly likely to occur, however. Mr.
Long has already stated that if Admiral
Schley requested a court of Inquiry he
would grant the request, and has also
expressed his willingness personally to se
lect the court. While ha has not made
any statement as to its personnel, there
is every reason to believe that he favors
Admiral Dewey and Rear-Admirals Ram
say and Benhanv the two latter being
now upon the retired list. The name of
Admiral Walker has been suggested, but
it is known' that he has expressed views
upon the Sampson-Schley controversy in
antagonism to Schley, and his appoint
ment would, therefore, be seriously ques
tioned. It Is said that Dewey, Ramsay
and Benham have always carefully avoid
ed giving an opinion as to the merits of
the controversy.
"Three names are mentioned because
that number is specified in the regula
tions for courts of inquiry. There is a
possibility that Admiral Dewey might ask
to be excused, ns he would have a right
to do, but it is also morally certain that
in this event he would be specifically de
tailed by the Secretary for service on the
board. This would make his attendance
imperative. Secretary Long has, from the
moment that a court of inquiry was sug
gested, favored the appointment of Ad
miral Dewey, believing that his appoint
ment would give the highest character to
the court, and that any decision it might
reach would be accepted by the American
people."
The Grounds of Criticism.
With respect to the matters to be in
quired into by the court of inquiry, the
Post will say that it might be difficult to
state briefly the exact questions which
will come before the court, but that Ad
miral Schley condensed them In a letter
written to Senator Hale, chairman of the
Senate committee on naval affairs, Feb
ruary IS, 1S99. 'This letter divided the crit
icisms of himself into four heads, as fol
lows: First The alleged delay off Clenfuegos,
Cuba.
Second The alleged slow progress to
ward Santiago de Cuba from Clenfuegos.
Third The retrograde movements on, the
26th and 27th of May (this refers to the
turning of the fleet from Santiago towards
Key West.)
Fourth The battle of Santiago and the
destruction of Cervera's fleet.
It is to be expected, saya the Post, that
Admiral Schley, in his letter to the Sec
retary requesting a court of Inquiry, will
specify these grounds of criticism, and
that Senator Long will, In turn, repeat
them in his orders assembling the court.
It Is expected that as soon as Secre
tary Long receives request for a court
of Inquiry from Admiral Schley, he will
name its personnel and issue an order
for Its asembllng.
Admiral Sampson, who will, next to
Admiral Schley, be the principal figure
at the Inquiry. Is stationed at the Bos
ton Navy Yard. Of the Captains at San
tiago, Captain Cook, of the Brooklyn,
is at Annapolis; Captain Clark, of the
Oregon, is at League Island; Captain
Chadwick, of Admiral Sampson's flag
ship, the New York, is at Newport; Cap
tain, now Rear-Admiral Taylor, of the
Indiana, Is at the Brooklyn Na.vy Yard;
Captain, now Rear-Admiral Evans, is de
tailed as a member of the Inspection
and survey board In this city; Captain
Hlgglnson, of the Massachusetts, is com
mander of the North Atlantic Squadron;
Lieutenant-Commander Wainwright, of
the Gloucester, is superintendent of the
Naval Academy at Annapolis: Lieutenant
Sharp, of the Vixen, Is executive- officer
of the Hartford, which is now off the
coast of Sweden. Captain Philip, of the
Texas, Is dead.
A court of Inquiry differs from a court
martial in that It has no power to In
flict a sentence. It is organized simply
for the purpose of investigating questions
of fact, but It has authority to make the
Inquiry complete and exhaustive.
An Important officer of the court will
be the Judge-Advocate and Recorder,
who Interrogates the witnesses. Secre
tary Long will undoubtedly take unusual
care in the selection of this officer
who will be chosen from the list of Cap
tains who participated with Dewey In
tViA Manila, battle. Under the Naval refir-
I ulatlon'SJpiA.dmlral Schley will be allowed
tho attendance of counsel who- will have
the right to suggest questions to the
Judge-Advocate. It is not known whether
Admiral Sampson will ask the privilege
of being also represented by. counsel.
The sessions of court undoubtedly will
be open, although its members have the
right to prevent this.
SCHLEY'S REQUEST FOR INQUIRY.
He Is Sorry There Should Be a Con
troversy Over the Matter.
NEW, YORK, July 23. The Herald will
say tomorrow:
Rear-Admiral Wlnfield Scott Schley has
asked Secretary Long to appoint a court
of Inquiry to determine the facts In re
gard to his course in the Santiago cam
paign. The Admiral drove from Elm
Point to the Great Neck, L. I., post
office yesterday afternoon and a few
minutes before 3 o'clock mailed a letter
which was addressed to John D. Long,
Secretary of the Navy, at Washington.
Though the Admiral would not -talk of
this letter, the nature of Its contents was
known to others in Great Neck, and
there is no doubt that Secretary Long,
when he opens It today, will find in it a
request for a formal and official Inquiry.
When Admiral Schley was pressed to
make some statement of his position, he
wrote the following sentence:
"I really think that as this matter is
liable to take the form of a judicial Inves
tigation, I ought not to be subject to in
terview. I think that action is preferable
to words, and I have decided to act. More
than this, I ought not to be expected to
say, but I will add that it Is a very
great pity that there should be any con
troversy over matters where everybody
did his best."
THE OKLAHOMA OPENING.
Injunction Proceedings at El Reno
"Will Not Delay.
WASHINGTON, July 23. Secretary
Hitchcock said today with reference to the
effort to prevent the opening of the Okla
homa Indian lands to setthfment by in
junction proceedings at El Reno, that the
preparations of the department for the
opening would proceed as If no suit had
been begun.
"Weshall not let the matter go by de
fault," he said, "but we apprehend no
obstacle from the proceedings. Any one
can bring a suit."
The Secretary today took cognizance of
reports coming from Oklahoma that the
men who are registering at El Reno and
Fort Sill are doing so with the intention
of transferring their rights to others at
enormous profits.
"That is absurd," said he, "because It Is
impossible under the regulations for them
to transfer their rights. They take an
oath to use their rights for their own
exclusive benefits. There can be no spec
ulation in these numbers."
OklohomaXa'w and'6rder League.
FORT SILL, O. T July 23. A law and
order league vhas been formed here to
suppress the dozens of crooks who have
Infested the country since the Kiowa
Comanche reslgstratlon began. The or
ganization has decided to print and dis
tribute 1000 handbills bearing the follow
ing: "Notice is hereby served on all confi
dence men, pickpockets, thieves and
crooks who are caught plying their vo
cations that they will be hanged to the
nearest tree."
Tho Day's Rcfflstrntions.
EL RENO, O. T., July 23. Today's- reglsi
tratlon at El Reno was 10.8S1; up to date
103,929. have registered here. Lawton to
day registered 2403, making the total for
that place 27,946. The grand total is
131.875.
IMPORTATION OF NEGROES.
Alabama Labor .to. Operate, Chicago
ailiis."
CHICAGO, July 723? The advent at
Melrose Park tomorrow of 600 negro
wcrkingmen, 25 women and three preach
ers, imported from Mobile, Ala,, by the
Latrobe Steel & Coupler Works, Is await
ed with Interest by the residents of the
suburb and the 200 workmen now em
ployed in the plant. Threats of the
workmen to strike for higher wages are
believed by many to have been the cause
of the Importation. This Is denied by the
officials of the company. They declare
that the only reason th'e negroes are
brought here is that it was' Impossible to
secure sufficient white help to do the
work demanded from the Latrobe Com
pany by the United States Steel Com
pany. A mass meeting was held tonight
to protest against the Importations. It
was freely prophesied that bloodshed
would follow the importation of the ne
groes. MONTANA MINING SUIT.
Another Action to Have the Trust
Deal Set Aside.
BUTTE, Mont, July 23. John MacGIn
nls, vice-president and general manager
of the Montana Ore Purchasing Company,
has brought suit In the District Court
here against the Boston & Montana Com
pany, Its directors and officers, the Amal
gamated Company and Its president to
have a receiver appointed for the Bos
ton & Montana. He wants a decree that
the Amalgamated has no right to any of
the shares of the Boston & Montana and
that the shares now held by It be canceled
and surrendered to the latter company.
The transfer of control In the Boston
& Montana was made to the Amalgamated
recently through the decision of the New
Jersey court. MacGInnls claims the In
terests of the minority stockholders In
the Boston & Montana are being preju
diced by the transfer of control. He
owns 100 shares.
A JUDGE UNDER ARREST.
Refused to Testify Under a Notary
Publlc at Butte.
BUTTE, Mont, July 23. Judge E. W.
Harney, of the District Court, is con
structively under arrest tonight for re
fusing to testify before a notary public.
He had been called upon to give a depo
sition In the application for a new trial
in the Minnie Healey mining case, which
he recently decided In favor of F. Augus
tus Helnze and against Miles FInlen and
the Boston & Montana Company. He
denied the jurisdiction of the notary.
Mrs. Ada H. Brackett, a stenographer in
the office of Helnze, and Deputy Sheriff
J. W. Rowe are also in the Sheriff's cus
tody for the same offense.
.
Ohio Bryan Democrats.
CLEVELAND, July 23. At a prelimi
nary meeting here of the leaders of the
bolt among the Bryan Democrats, George
A. Groot of this city was chosen tempo
rary chairman of the state convention to
be held at Columbus, July 31. Dr. Abner
L. Davis, of Findlay will be the temporary
secretary.
Seven Hundred Teachers Sail.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 23. The trans
port Thomas sailed this afternoon for Ma
nila via Honolulu, with the 700 teachers
who are going -to -accept positions in the
schools in tho "Philippines.
IN ALLEN'S PLACE
Wiiliam H.Hunt Will Be Gov
ernor of Porto Rico,
NOW SECRETARY OF THE ISLAND
Free Trade Between the United
State and Porto Rico "Will Be An
nounced in a Presidential
Proclamation Thursday.
WASHINGTON, July 23.-WllHam H.
Hunt, the present secretary of Porto Rico,
has been selected to succeed Governor
Charles H. Allen, upon the latter's re-
GIVEN THE FREEDOM OF LONDON.
LORD MILNER, OF CAPE TOAVN.
JLONPPX., July 23. The presentation of the freedom or the- City of London to
Lord Mllner. of Cape Town, at the Guild Hall, today, was made the occasion of
anotlier Jltigo demonstration in favor of, the war in South Africa and the policy
of the government. Joseph Chamberlain, the Colonial Secretary; the Duke of
Devonshire, President of the Council, and other Cabinet Ministers; Lord Cro
mer, British Diplomatic Agent in Egypt, and Sir Claude Macdonald. British ex
Mlnister to China, were among those on the platform.
Lord Mllner. In a speech, said the compromising of the settlement of the
South African situation by injudicious concessions must not be thought of, nor
should the risk of a popular rising be run by treating deliberate and crime
stained treason as a venial offense. The speaker said there was an Immense
difference between the stout old burghers of the late republics and the "roilng
riifflans" harrowing their fellow British subjects of Cape Colony. "While K was
resolved to treat the old burghers, when the war was over, with fairness and
even generosity, convincing them that, though they had lost independence, they
had not lost their freedom," continued Lord Mllner. "The loyalists In South Af
rica who had shown such splendid devotion to the empire and the work of re
construction already going on should not be alienated." By the bold development
of resources and an incorruptible government, it was hoped, his Lordship con
cluded, soon to relieve Great Britain of what had been called the "obcesslon" of
South Africa.
tlrement. Governor Allen brought with him
to Boston all of his household effects
when he came from San Juan .and he
does not expect to return to Porto Rico.
The formal announcement of the selec
tion of Governor Hunt Is withheld until
the expiration of the leave of Governor
Allen next September.
William H. Hunt was born in New Or
leans, November 15, 1857, and Is the fourth
son of the late William Henry Hunt, of
Louisiana, who was Secretary of the
Navy in the Cabinets of Presidents Gar
field and Arthur and Minister to Russia.
Judge Hunt received his education at
Yale College, but on account of ill-health
did not finish his course. When he was
27 years of age he was elected Attorney
General of the Territory of Montana. He
subsequently moved to Helena and in
18SS was elected a member of the Legis
lature, where he served as chairman of
the judiciary committee. He was a mem
ber of the constitutional convention In
1SS1 which framed the constitution of the
state when it was admitted to the Union,
and also held important judiciary posi
tions In Montana. When Judge Hunt
went to Porto Rico he was requested by
President McKInley to become secretary
of the island, to assist Governor Allen
In organizing the new civil government
Free Trade Proclamation.
WASHINGTON, July 23. Free trade
between the United States and Pofto
Rico will be proclaimed Thursday. Attorney-General
Knox Is preparing the
proclamations which will be Issued. There
will be two proclamations, the first de
claring the establishment of civil govern
ment in Porto Rico and the second the
establishment of free "trade between the
United States and the island.
THE TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Fast Mall Boats to Ply Between San
Francisco and Manila.
MANILA, July 23. The reports submit
ted to Adjutfant-General Corbin by Major
James B. Alishlre, in charge of the water
transportation department of the Army
at Manila, show the saving of J3000 daily
for the last three months. It is expected,
in view of fhis economy, to operate some
transports direct between Manila and New
lork. Adjutant-General Corbin recom
mends the use of two of the fastest trans
ports In a monthly mall service between
San Francisco and Manila, to Insure quick
handlins of the malls.
Deaths in Philippine Army.
WASHINGTON. July 23. Under daUe of
June 28, General MacArthur reports the
following deaths In the Philippines:
Harry Robinson, Corporal, Forty-ninth
Infantry: Thomas E. Phillips, Second In
fantry; W. A. Miller, Sixteenth Infantry;
Frank Cahlll, Twelfth Infantry; John J.
Menzer. Twelfth Infantry; Clifford Cham
bers, Corporal, Forty-ninth Infantry; Os.
car L. Littleton, Sixteenth Infantry; Wal
ter L. Griffin, Hospital Corps; William J.
Crlne, Eighteenth Infantry; Louis Brown,
Corporal, Forty-ninth Infantry; John W.
Lauway, Twentieth Infantry; John W.
Smelzer, Fifteenth Infantry; William M.
Miller, Sergeant, Sixth Infantry; Jacob
Barnwell, Forty-eighth Infantry; William
J. Pooler, Forty-third Infantry; Alfred J.
Hutchins, Nineteenth Infantry; Walter A.
.ivoehler, Tenth Infantry; Alexander Mc
Cook, Twenty-second Infantry; Claude J.
Bobb, Fortieth Infantry: W. E. Colvln,
Thirty-eighth Infantry; John A. Gosllne.
Charles E. Strayer, Eighth Infantry; Jesse
D. Snyder. Hospital Corps; W. Walker,
Corporal, Nineteenth Infantry.
To Investigate Philippine Finances.
WASHINGTON, July 23.-Secretary Root
has appointed Charles A. Conant special
commissioner of the War Department to
investigate the stato of coinage and bank
ing in the Philippines, and report' to tho
Secretary of War recommendations for
remedial legislation.
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GRAND LODGE OF ELKS.
Charlea E. PIclcctt, of Waterloo, la.,
Elected Grand Exalted Ruler.
MILWAUKEE, July 23. The Grand
Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks completed the first day's
session late tonight, having elected officers
as follows: Grand exalted ruler, Charles
E. Pickett, Waterloo, la.; grand esteemed
leading knight, A. G. Field, Columbus.
O.; grand esteemed loyal knight. William
B. Brock, Lexington, Ky.; grand esteemed
lecturing knight. Judge A. H. Pickens,
Denver, Cole; grand secretary, George A,
Reynolds, Saginaw, Mich.; grand treas
urer, F. C. Orris, Meadvllle, Pa.; grand
trustee (three years), Henry W. Mears,
Baltimore; grand tyler, Joseph Hennlng,
Anderson, Ind.
Aside from the election of officers, the
business of the first executive session
consisted of the presentation and reading
of the reports and the transaction of
other routine business. The special order
of business for tomorrow morning will
be the selection of the next nlare nf mept-
ing. Salt Lake has loomed up as a can
didate against Baltimore and Saratoga
Springs.
The feature of the social side of the big
gathering was the first big: outdoor event,
the magnificent parade of military and
civic orders which passed through the
principal streets this afternoon. It Is es
timated that 50,000 strangers are In the
city.
The openln exerclsos consisted main
ly of Informal addresses. Charles H.
Hamilton, of Milwaukee, presided. Mayor
David S. Rose welcomed the guests, and
Judge Jerome R. Fisher, grand exalted
ruler, responded. The remainder of the
sessions will be held behind closed doors.
At the first executive session Held this
afternoon Grand Exalted Ruler Fisher
J presented his report, which showed that
auring ine past, year iu new dispensa
tions had been granted and that now
there were 725 lodges, having a member
ship of 96.000, showing an Increase since
the last convention of 33 1-3 per cent. The
order contributed $17,011 to tho Galveston
fund. The financial condition of the Grand
Lodge showed a balance on hand In the
treasury of $30,000.
OBJECT OF .GOMEZ' TRIP.
To Induce Palma to Accept the
Cuban Presidency.
HAVANA, July 23. General Maximo
Gomez, In the course of an open letter
setting forth the objects of his recent
trip to the United States, asserts that he
went to New York with a view of im
pressing upon T. Estrada Palma the ne
ceslty of coming to Cuba to be the first
President of the republic. He says:
"Senor Palma Is the most available, and
Is the only candidate. As real Cubans, we
ought to make him accept. I shall turn
a.l my energy toward this end, and when
it has been accomplished I shall keep
apart from politics."
Great Fire at Port An Prince.
PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, July 23.
Fifty houses were destroyed by fire here
today. Loss, $200,000.
MINERS IN SESSION
Fourth International Con
gress Convenes at Boise.
DEPARTMENT OF MINES URGED
Another Speaker Would Huve Con
grcn Declare for an Open River
for Inland Empire Portland.
in Race for Next Session.
BOISE, Idaho, July 23. The fourth an
nual; session of the International Mining
Congress convened at the Columbia The
ater at 10 o'clock this morning. Repre
sentatives from 36 states and territories
and three foreign countries were present.
The meeting was opened with an address
of welcome by Governor Hunt He was
followed hy Mayor Alexander, who ten
dered the keys of the city to the visit
ors. Judge J. H. Richards then wel
comed the congress on behalf of the cit
izens, delivering an oral address that at
tracted much attention. Responses were
made by E. L. Shafner, of Cleveland. O..
Professor W. H. Tlbbals, of Salt Lake,
and Tom Ewlng, of Los Angeles. Presi
dent L. Bradford Prince, of New Mexico,
then delivered hl3 annual address. He
reviewed the previous sessions and spoke
of the work to be done. Mr. Prince stated
that the principal object of the congress
was to secure the establishment of a De
partment of Mines. He said it was nec
essary and the great Industry ought to
have such recognition In order that Us
development might go forward at a pace
that would keep it abreast of develop
ment along other lines. There were many
problems confronting the Industry, he said,
that cannot be solved satisfactorily with
out the direct aid that could be given
through a Government Department of
Mines.
To Indorse Louisiana Exposition.
Delegate C. J. Moore, of Colorado, of
fered the following, which was referred
to the committee on resolutions:
"Resolved, That the Internatlonel Min
ing Congress, assembled at Boise. Idaho,
extends to the president and directors of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Its
fraternal greetings and promises for It
an active and continued interest and
support.
"We also urge upon the Legislatures
of the several states such a generous
financial recognition of the coming ex
position ns shall contribute materially to
its already assured success."
At the afternoon session Secretary Ma
hon read letters from President McKIn
ley. Vice-President Roosevelt and several
other prominent Government officials, all
expressing regret at their Inability to at
tend the sessions of the congress.
Committees on credentials, permanent
organization and order of business were
appointed, after which Major Fred R.
Reed of Boise, presented to President
Prince a gavel made of Idaho mahogany,
with bands of silver from the Trade Dol
lar mine. The gavel, said Major Reed,
was a present from ex-Mayor James A.
PInney, of Boise. President Prince re
sponded In a fitting manner, evincing his
appreciation of the gift. Pending the re
ports of committees some of the papers
prepared for the congress were read.
Ex-Lieutenant-Governor Joseph H.
Hutchinson, superintendent of the Trade
Dollar mine at Silver City, read a paper
entitled "In the Pavilion of the Setting
Sun." Mr. Hutchinson spoke at some
length treating of conditions In the West.
Among other things he said:
"Remember that it is only 58 years
since Thomas Benton, who was our
greatest friend In National councils,
closed hi3 speech in favor of the Linn
bill, saying it was a measure that would
(Concluded on Fourth Page.)
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS.
Federal Government.
Schley will demand an Investigation of Mac
lay's charges, and will sue the author for
libel. Page 1.
"William H. Hunt has been selected to be Gov
ernor of Torto Rico. Page 1.
The Porto Rlcan free-trade proclamation wilt
be Issued Thursday. Page 1.
ForelKu.
Lord Mllner was given the freedom of Lon
don. Page 1.
Dr. Koch saya bovine tuberculosis Is not trans
missible to the human system. Page 2.
There are rumors In London of peace negotia
tions to end the Boor war. Page 2.
Domestic.
Tho steel trust will carry the strike Into
court. Page 2.
Slight rains In Kansas brought but little re
lief. Page 2.
The state rested its case in the Foaburgh trial.
Page 3.
New directors of the Northern Pacific were
elected at New York. Page 10.
Sport.
Seattle defeated Portland by a score of 2 to 1.
Page 3.
Tacoma beat Spokane 5 to 2. Page 3.
Constitution beat Columbia, four minutes In .
28-mile run. Page 3.
Milwaukee won the third trial race for tfc
Canada's cup. Page 3.
Pacific Coast.
Fourth annual session of the International
Mining Congress convened at Boise, Idaho.
Page 1.
Feeling between the San Francisco draymen
and teamsters on a strike becomes more
bitter. Page 4.
Return of the hatcheries' salmon makes a big
run of flsh at Astoria. Page 4.
The rivers and harbors committee Is on the
final stage of Its Northwestern Journey.
Page 4.
Lone highwayman held up the Cazadero stage
near Mendocino, Cal., but got nothing.
Pago 5.
Commercfnl.
Portland market quotations. Page 11.
New York stock market quotations. Page 11.
Marked Improvement in wool prices in the Bos
ton market. Page 11.
Crop uncertainties made prices in New York
stock market irregular. Page 11.
Grain prices In Eastern markets suffered a re
lapse. Page 11.
Portland and Vicinity.
Committee will ask subscriptions today for free
swimming bath. Pago 12.
Actor Cummlngs sued by his leading lady for
salary and transportation to New York.
Page 7.
Arrangements being made to entertain Ep-
worttr League delegates returning from San
Francisco Page 12.
Plan to advertise Orcgon'3 wea-ther in the Ea3t.
Page 8.
Henry G. Gettmann committed suicide because
his sweetheart jilted him.. Page 12.
Portland Lumbering and Manufacturing Com
pany filling a large order for Manila.
Page 8.
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