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Newspaper Page TextA. O- XT. MBRAKY, Portland 4 rfpttm VOL. XLL M). 12,689. PORTLAND, OREGgK, TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1901. PRICE FIVE CENTS. t - vji tsfcftjrt. -t ""aar,". mi Ml t 7 -rv We Carry In Stock the Largest and Most Complete . Assortment of Rubber and Cotton BELTING, PACKING AND tlOSE GOODYEAR RUBBER COMPANY R. H. FEASE. President. T. M. SHEPAItD. JR.. Treasurer. J. A SHHPAitl) Secretary. Take a Baby WE HAVE THE LATEST MODELS In folding kodaks. They fit the pocket In size and pries. From $5 to $35.00. Bfumauer WHOLESALE Take elevator to Photo Department haw's America's ORIGINAL Malt WHISKY Without a Rival Today Blumaiier & HoCh, 108 and 110 Fourth Street Sole Distributers for Oregon SHAV5 tXZMAZ WARM AIR FURNACES STEAM AND jrJOT WATE HEATERS HOTEL AND FA&JU-Y JOHN VAN RANGES All sizes and for all uses. The largest stock on the Pacific Coast. Write for cata- logue. Out of town correspondence solicited, W. G. McPHERSON, Heating and Ventilating Engineer 47 FIRST STRJEET. 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HARNESS ROBES .-- oteoot -- itif(9tiii(etic(itiitt Closing Out Odds and Ends $30 Summtr Suits, for $795 Tour choice of all our Usrht-weight un claimed tailor-made flannel T Q serge suits, worth from 520 top, P Fanrv Vft Men's $4, ?5, and 57.50 unclaimed Pa rancy ycju, tallormaae fancy vcstS( in all t Q- slzes, go for .pi.avJ FARNSWORTH-HERALD TAILORING CO. S4S WASHINGTON STREET. 72.75 FIRST ST. PORTLAND, 03?, You cai catch every unconscious pose, and twelve of them a min ute, with a folding pocket kodak. - Frank Drug Co., AND IMPORTING DRUGGISTS Pure Malt C. T. BELCHER, Sec. and Treas. American Plan $1.23, $1.60, $1.75 European Plan SOc, 75c, $1.00 CORNER STARK 1 IIIIsJE mi OTEIfiil 35833 flFlpJililtJl STUDEBAKER, 320-338 EAST MORRISON ST. :$10 Trousers, for $2.95 Men's 57.50 and $10.00 unclaimed tailor-made trousers in sizes 30 and 32, for $2.95 NEW FAILING BUILDING OBEYED BY i 4,60,0! Answer to Shaffer's Genera Strike Order SIXTYTHOllSAND Mlil NOW OUT Leaders of ihe Atnalgetinaled Asso elation Disappointed Becaasc There Was' Not a Fill er Response. PITTSBURG,tAus. 12.-The struggle for mastery between manufacturers and men in. the steel strike is now fairly launched, Rnd on the first show of strength ad vantage Is with the former. The general Btrlke order Issued by President Shaffar, of the Amalgamated Association, has o far been obeyed by only about 14,000 men, according to the best figures obtainable here. The first two calls were answered by about 45,000 men, so that the total num ber now out is, in the neighborhood of 60,000. The strikers made gains here to day over the showing of last night, and their prospects for further accessions ut both McKcesport and Wheeling during the week are very favorable. The action of the Amalgamated men at Chicago, Jollct and Bayvlew in refusing to come out, and their failure to secure any recruits In the Carnegie group throughout the Klsklminetas Valley, and in the1 big plants at Youngstown and Columbus, O., have been marked by dis appointment to them. They are keeping up the fight, however, in a spirited man ner, and claim that they have strength In reserve which will surprise their oppo nents. They assert that they have gained a foothold in the Carnegie mills In this city, and at the time desired the men -will come out. They are pressing their ad vantages at McKeesport and Wheeling, and their organizers are still at work in those town. President Shaffer has decided to visit Wheeling, and will o there Wednesday to address a mass meeting of his followers. He plans to spend tomor row here directing the fight and confer ring with his associates as to plans for the future. An appeal for financial aid has been made to organized labor and to the general public, and It Is expected the responses to It will be liberal Shaffer Scores Western Men. The Amalgamated leaders were not dis posed to do much talking today. They would not discuss the desertion of their Western followers, although Mr. Shaffer made what was evidently Intended for a brief reference to them In a short state ment he gave out at noon. Another dec laiation In the same Interview was re garded as highly significant here. It was to the effect that no effort would be- made to call out the members of the American Federation of Labor, and that any action on their ""part must "be voluntryIPre5 Ident Shaffer said: "We have no official information about the situation in the West. I do not be lieve Vice-President Davis, of Chicago, has accepted a superlntendency from the trust, as reported. My only regret Is that the men working In the slave pens of the trust had not spirit enough to come out and join the strikers. I will not take any part In calling out the American Federa tion of Labor. Its action must be volun tary. The Amalgamated has not lost any thing, but has made gains." Secretary Williams said: "I think the greatest surprise of the strike will come to the steel officials when they find we have Invaded the Carnegie plants. We have reliable reports to the effect that the lower city mill Is tied up, and that but one mill In the upper plant Is on. We have not made known our plans, and still have some surprises for the manufacturers." The appeal for financial assistance was prepared Friday last, but was hot sent out until today. Prom the Trust Standpoint. The men who are directing the fight in the field for the steel corporation and Us constituent companies would give no in dication as to their plans for the future, and would only discuss the strike general, ly. A statement, alleged to have been given out officially by them at noon, was repudiated later In the day, their reports sh6wlng that the Carnegie group, South Chicago, Bayvlew, Jollet, Youngstown, Columbus, the Klsklminetas Valley group, Wellsvllle and Monessen were moving along full handed. Bellalre, their advices showed, was badly crippled, but had held on until 5 o'clock In the afternoon, and would be started up again tomorrow. They admitted the loss today of the Na tional rolling mill, at McKeesport, which they expected to hold, and that the Boa ton, mill and Monongahela steel works, at McKeesport, and the Republic and Elba here were tied up. Their tubework ers at McKeesport and here were still at work, but were menaced by a possible shortage of material. Their tubemen at Wheeling were out, but the furnace and coke men there are at work, and their steel men there showed an inclination to stay on unless Intimidated. They also claimed that many of their men at Mc Keesport desired to work, but were being terrorized by the disorderly element. They also charged that many of their men were being frightened from their places at Wheeling, and insisted that adequate pro tection for the men there would insure continued operations. It was also stated by the steel officials that Clark's mill here was moving along with Its nonunion crews engaged last week, and that an other mill manned by Amalgamated men had started up at Wellsvllle, representing a gain of one since Saturday. Officials of the National Tube Com pany and Mayor Black clashed today over the question of protection for non strikers and property. A large crowd of strikers assembled around the works this morning and their pickets intercepted the workers on their way to the mills. There was somo excitement and mill officers, claiming that their men were being threatened and in danger of violence, called on Mayor Black to protect them. The Mayor said that he would only In terfere to stop actual rioting and assault. Two other appeals were made to him later in the morning, but he Insisted that there was no danger of an outbreak. Another crowd gathered at noon when the tube men were leaving the plant and although the workers were jeered, no violence was offered. The strikers say that It Is only a question of time when material will give out and. the tube men must quit. Otherwise It Is believed that there will be trouble In McKeesport. Reports from Wheeling and Bellalre in dicate that there may be trouble at those points. At the latter place, an attempt Is to be made to keep the plant In oper ation. The mill officials say that if the men who did not go out are Interfered with, they will ask for the State Militia to protect them. At Wheeling reports that men were to be Imported have brought out crowds bent on preventing their admission, and It is nredlcted that there will be serious 1 -dashes there before the strike is set- uea. aiost or. the strike centers, and Pittsburg in particular, are very orderly, however. The strikers at Canal Dover, O., have had "men watching the mills Blnce 2 o'clock, this jnornlng on the strength of a repdrt that nonunion workers were to be brougb-t there. Superintendent Har ris, of the tlnplate mill, has notified the men that uTaless the plant Is reopened within a reasonable time, he has orders to commence dismantling it, The executive committee of the Amal gamated. Association will probably make arVexhaustive Investigation of the action -taken by the lodges at South Chicago, Bay View and Joliet In refusing to Join the strike. A radical element in the local lodges bitterly denounces the Western members and insists that there was something irregular about the matter. It 1b claimed that a canvass made a week ago, showed a majority in favor of striking, and that no explanation of the change of front has been made. Presi dent Shaffer refrains from any direct criticism of the action of the Western men, but it la knefcrn he deeply regrets the loss of- their support. He says that he will await official reports before act ing, and that he van do nothing until he returns from Wheeling. He is to be accompanied to Wheeling by Rev. Charles H. Fltzwlillams, of Atlantic City, who will also address the strikers. The two were close friends when the strike leader was in the ministry. Withdrawing: Bank Deposits. No attempt has been made as yet to put in operation the plan of -withdrawing savings deposits. The suggestion aroused great Interest, particularly In banking circles, and many bankers not connected with the larger Industrial com bination? have protested against it, President Shaffer said tonight that ho had not sent out the circular dealing with the matter. He said: "I have the circular in my pocket still, and the matter is under consideration. I am aware that there are banks which have no connection with the trust or its interests. There are things to be consid ered which make it necessary to stop any action for the present. On general lines, hpwever, the matter Is perfectly reason able. Why should our people put money In the banks to be loaned to the trust to carry on their business of destroying us?" Reports from Lorraine say that the mills are working as usual, and that there Is no prospect of trouble. Mingo Junc tion reports that there may be an early attempt to start the National Steel plant there with nonunion men. Altoona wires that the seven-inch mill of the American Steel Hoop Company, at Duncansvllle, which haa been Idle for months, will be started tomorrow', and that the prospect of trouble In the mills there is slight. The Oil City plant of the National Tube Com pany Is moving without trouble. It Is rumored that an attempt will be made at once to reopen the Crescent plant of the American Tin Company at Cleve land. Four skilled men from the Mon essen works are said to havo left there for Cleveland this afternoon, and others are to be obtained In this state and Ohio. An effort Is also to be made to start up the Humbert plant of tho American Tln plate Company at South McConnellsville. If the effort falls, this plant will be one of those dismantled and consolidated with Monessen. Two men "who claimed that they were .seeking work wcrs ordered out of Mc-"KfeespdrtrsiTsplcloaclfaactgrH- today? They Insisted that they -weer not va grants, but had. come to town to work. The police decided they must leave, how ever. Discussing his stand on the question of police protection, Mayor Black said today: "As long &s there Is no disorder, I have no right to Interfere. I thought today that If the company had the right to oo cupy two of the principal streets of the city, the men had a right to stand on the sidewalks as long as they were orderly. I will maintain order here." Figures on the Strike. From the most reliable figures obtain able tonight the following table shows the strikers and those likely to be Idle: National Steel Newcastle 2,000 Mingo Junction Works 1,500 Total 3,500 Likely to be Idle Bellalre 500 Mingo Junction 00 Total '. 1,300 National Tube Boston Rolling Mill 4,250 National Rolling Mill 1,655 Monongahela Steel Works 435 Monongahela Furnaces 242 "Elba Iron Works 960 Republic Iron Works 1,510 Riverside Iron Tube Works 1,200 Total 10,252 Plants- likely to close National Tube Works (McKeesport1).. 4,410 Steel Works (Bcnwood) 400 Total 4,810 Grand total 19,862 Two hundred and flrty butt-welding helpers came out tonight and crippled the great butt-welding department of the National Tube Works at McKeesport. Fully 2CO0 men will be forced to quit work and the entire department, consist of 4800 employes, is expected to be Idle. The boys came out against the wishes of the Amalgamated officials and Organizer Sharp tried In vain to persuade the boys to go back. The young follows are turb ulent and It was their strike that began the great strike and riots of 1894. Twelve mills were started at Wellsvllle today, making a gain of one mill since Saturday. The additional crew was made up of old men who were members of the Amalgamated Association. The Amalgamate! Association failed to make good Us threat to stop the upper and lower Union mills this morning. At 9 o'clock this morning the mills seemed to be working full and the management wore satisfied smiles. The strikers had claimed that they had 60 men In line In tho Twenty-ninth-street or lower Union mills, who, by staying out, would block the entire plant. At the upper mill In Thirty-third street there was literally no opposition to the men going back to work. The Amalgamated people had not expected to make a fight here, as there were but two Amalgamated men In the mill. The Clark mill was reported running the same as last week this morning. The strikers are keeping way from the plant and the furnacemen at the Labell Steel Works, Allegheny, have voted one day's pay every two weeks to aid the strikers. The Chartiers Rolling Mill, at Carnegie, did not resume today, as none of the em ployes came to work. All was quiet and the furnaces were out. At the Duncansville plant of the Ameri can Hoop Company no attention was pafil to the strike order. The seven-inch mill, which has been Idle all Summer, resumed In full this morning and was manned by skilled workers, said to have been sent from this city. The Canton, O., rolling mill, closed.slnce the first order, Is still Idle. The men say they will not r.eslst the importation of new men, but do not expect them. The men of the sheet mill and tlnplate plant at Cambridge, O., 800 In number, have gone out. No Trouble nt Monessen. The trouble anticipated at Monessen this morning did not come and the large plant of the American Tin Plate Company there was In full operation today. Both slues claim control. The strike leaders planned Concluded on Second Page.) LINES OF SHAMROCK Upton's New Yacht Admired by Thousands. AS SHE LAY AT STAPLET0N When Her Racing; Mast la Stepped Six "Will Be Pat In Drydock Men Aboard Fear Colambia More Than the Constitution. NEW TORK, Aug. 12. The Shamrock II, asyshe lay at anchor off Stapleton, S. I., oday, had many visitors. She was ex amined by the nautical experts, and the general verdict was that she looked hand- CIPRIANO WB!mFmZ? KBHfflmffl&tms&k will EIR raise ' B CSixDMUfiySHHBJEmniMBRwa&y - r twit TffMffrlfflPiiMim 's?miimiiip iMtTffigjgngMiiiEiS., THE PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA, WHICH MAY SOON BE AT t WA WITH 4ai$teM&M. -, ''' ' some. But, the easy and graceful lines of .a racing yacht aboye , the water line are not the 'factors that produce the speed that wins "prizes, say the experts. It Is the form of the craft below the water line the shape of the under body, In fact that does successful work In the way of "lifting" cups That the Shamrock II is by far the handsomest and most graceful yacht that has ever challenged for the America's cup must be conceded by all. She easily out classes the first Shamrock. The Sham rock I had an ugly, coarse bow that used to pound and batter the water whenever the slightest semblance of a hard sea was raised. The bow of the Shamrock II reminds one of that of the Columbia. It has vast penetrating power, and will di vide the water with ease. The whole forebody of the challenger shows a clever adaptation and skillful modification of the forward sections of all the good parts of the Watson and Fife and Herreshoff creations. The stern, too, tapers beauti fully. The graceful way. In which Mr. Watson had disposed of the great beam of the challenger, the factor which in combination with her 90 tons of lead gives her immense sall-carrylng power, Is In deed a wonder of naval architecture. The beauty of the lines and the facility of the curves lead one to believe that "the under- body has some surprises In store. From the water line to the rail or, rather, the covering board, for rail she has not the Shamrock II has all the at tributes of a racing yacht. She will cut the water clearly, and she will leave little fuss behind. That Is all that can be pre dicted of a boat whose mysteries of under body have been concealed from the vulgar gaze. When she was launched a pontoon disguised her. Ever since efforts have been made to hide her from profane vi sion. There are a few things, however, that cannot be hidden. She has the same powerful bowsprit fittings that character ized the two Valkyries, the same dock purchases for flattening In sheets, the same turn buckles for setting up the standing rigging that have been features of the Watson boats from the day of the Thistle down to date. She steers with a tiller, and, from all that can be gath ered from the conservative men aboard her. she Is an excellently balanced boat, always under her helmsman's control, and never showing a tendency to take charge of herself In a brisk squall. Captain Sycamore says she has been Im proving all along. The skipper Is a mod est man, and when the tug Lawrence towed the Shamrock II Into Erie Basin at a little after 4 o'clock this afternoon, a big crowd welcomed the Irish yacht. Mr. Barrle, who looks after Sir Thomas' In terests, was In charge of her. Arrange ments for taking out the jury masts of the Shamrock were made for tomorrow morn ing. Then the racing mast will be stepped that gigantic spar, lower mast and top mast combined the like of which never before has been seen on a single-masted craft. After this, the yacht will be put Into drydock, and the accumulation of seaweed and barnacles removed. Judg ing from superficial observation, there Is little marine growth on her hull. In her starboard bow there Is a big patch where the bright green paint of her top side has slipped off as clear as though a sharp scraper had been at work. Otherwise the craft seemed to be clear. The Jury rig, under which the yacht cr6ssed. was evidently Intended for tow ing. The gaff topsail, loose footed at that, had very little putting power. The stump topmast was only capable of setting a mere rag of a sail, and the square sail yard lashed on the port side of the deck had never a sail bent to It. No bow sprit and no jigger-mast were there to offer obstacles to the crew. All sails were set and taken In without difficulty. After the steam yacht Erin has been put In drydock, the Shamrock will be hauled out for cleaning. Then, sna not until then, will the shape ot the chal lenger be revealed to the public eye. Captain Hamltlon, navigating officer of the Shamrock, stated to an Associated Press representative that the yacht had been towed about two-thirds of the way from the Azores. Prevailing winds from the south-southwest gave them a fair wind all the way. They got into the tall end of an easterly gale August 4, which carried cway two topsail sheets. That was the only mishap of the voyage. The total length of the voyage was 3759 miles, and the actual running time 14 days, 9 hours and 45 minutes. Captain Sycamore, who is to have abso lute charge of the Shamrock II in the races, gave It as his opinion that the Columbia is a better boat than the Consti tution. "We know what the Columbia can do. We pretty nearly know what is expected from the Constitution. The latter has not yet beaten the time of the Columbia on an average og six minutes, and, speaking for myself, I do not hesitate to say that she must form that average throughout If she Is to beat the new Shamrock." Captain William Matthews, the com mander of the Erin, said: "We fear the Columbia more than we do the Constitution. The limit has been reached beyond any doubt, and few aboard believe that the Herreshoffs have suc ceeded ln making any great Improvement upon the Columbia. The Constitution will doubtless be selected to meet the Sham rock II, because really she has not had a fair test of her ability, and Is likely to do better toward the end of the season. Every big racing yacht does better her second season or toward the end of the first year. The Columbia is at her best CASTRO. COLOMBIA. igSw-.tjMw.. , -. --9 now. She will never again be as fast as she Is now. It remains to be seen If the Constitution can whip the Columbia re peatedly and consistently in all kinds of weather. Personally I doubt that she can." FUNERAL OF CRISPI. Will Take Place nt Palermo Thurs day. NAPLES, Aug. 12. Signora Crlspl has received a telegram of condolence from King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena, saying: "Your husband was a venerable and val iant patriot, and 'he will always be re membered as one of the founders of Ital ian unity." The funeral will take place August 15, and the interment will probably be In the Pantheon of San Domenlcio, In Palermo. The body of Slgnor Crispl was removed tonight from the death-chamber to the drawing-room, which had been converted Into a chapelle ardente. It lies enveloped In the flag of Garibaldi. A guard of vet erans is In attendance, and the roads leading to the residence are guarded by troops to prevent crowds from approach ing." The entire garrison of Naples will participate in the funeral procession, and the highest military honors'" will be ren dered. In his will Crlspl requests that he be burled without a religious ceremony, and he declares that his patrimony and sav ings were lost during the campaign for liberation in Sicily and in the service of his country. Pope Prays for Crlspl's Soul. ROME. Aug. 12. The Pope was informed of the death of Slgnor Crlspl this morn ing. He exclaimed: "Providence has evidently decreed that I shall be the last of my generation to go. Well, Crlspl was a good fighter." A few moments later the Pope was on his knees, praying for the soul of his an cient enemy. PLACE FOR BARRETT. Will Represent St. Lonls Fair In Asia nnd Anstrnlla. ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12. President Fran cis announced today that John Barrett had been appointed Commissioner-General of Asia and Australia for the world's fair. Mr. Barrett will either proceed di rectly to the Orient at an early date for a brief visit to the principal countries, returning to America for the Interna tional congress, and then go again to the Orient, or he will wait until after the opening of the congress and then go to Asia to remain several months. The Injunction proceedings to prevent the use by the Louisiana Purchase Expo sition Company of Forest Park as a site for the World's Fair to be held In this 'city in 1903, was knocked out today In the Circuit Court by Judge Zachrltz, who sus tained the defendant's demurrer to the petition. The decision of the court is based on the theory that Henry H. Werdes and John Bargher, the plaintiffs, were not proper 'parties to the suit. Freight Locomotive Exploded. PUEBLO, Cal.,Aug.l2. A heavy freight locomotive drawing a mixed train over the Denver & Rio Grande road exploded this morning a mile ast of Lavela. The shock was terrific and the engine is a complete wreck. Engineer L. P. Woods was blown to pieces and killed, and Fire man N. S. Maple was so badly hurt that he died this evening. Texas Bank Failed. CHILDRESS, Tex., Aug. 12. The Bank of Childress, owned by C. W. Waddlng ton, failed this afternoon. The assets and liabilities are unknown, but It Is thought the bank will pay Its creditors in full. WARMAYBERESULT Colombian Legation With draws From Venezuela. GOOD OFFICES OF OUR CHARGE Mr. Rnssell, at Caracas, Will Repre sent the Government of Colombia Daring the Trouble loyra, In stead of Wisconsin, May Go. WILLEMSTAD, Aug. 12. The Colom. blan Legation left Caracas today. This Wonld Please Colombians. PANAMA, Colombia, Aug. 12. The edi torial of the New York Herald, urging tho United States to end the conflict by taking sides with Colombia against Vene zuela, has caused great enthusiasm here, and will make Americans very popular, as such a step would put an end to the stati of anarchy existing. RUSSELL'S GOOD OFFICES. Offers to Represent Colombian Gov ernment In Venezuela. WASHINGTON, Aug. 12. The State De partment has authorized Mr. Russell, tho American charge d'affalrs at Caracas. Venezuela, to use his good offices for Co lombia In case the Colombian Minister at the Venezuelan capital leaves that country. Mr. Russell telegraphed last week, seeking information as to his course of action in case of the withdrawal of the Coloipblan Minister, which apparently was In contemplation at that time. The State Department has no information as to whether Mr. Russell is fulfilling this temporary duty. There have been no additional develop ments as to the situation on the Isthmus of Panama, where the trouble is fan re moved from that along the Venezuelan border. Consul-General Gudger's course In looking after the interests of Chlneso along the Isthmus Is not in pursuance of any specific instructions from Washing ton, but follows a procedure established 12 years ago In connection with points at which the Chinese were entirely without official representation. Tho Navy Department has now definite ly determined to make use of the battle ship Iowa Instead of the Wisconsin on the Pacific side of the Isthmus in cose affairs become serious tlwre. The Iowa Is the flagship of the Pacific station, and as such flies the flag of Rear-Admiral Silas Casey. At last reports received hero the Admiral was on board the Iowa, hut It Is harly probable that he will proceed further south than Ban Francisco. The gunboat Machlas has reached Nor folk, and will probably sail for Colon tomorrow morning. Mr. Heran, the Colombian Charge d'Affalres at Washington, Is still In offi cial Ignorance of the momentous events which, according to the press reports, are transpiring on the Isthmus of Pamma and along- the Venezuelan border. He at tributes his lack of information to a break in cable communication with his country, the line from Buena Ventura north hav ing been reported to be In very bad work ing order. Mr. Heran characterized the situation In the south as most bewilder ing. Tho official advices concerning the probable withdrawal of the Colombian Minister from Venezuela he regards as significant, though he points out that the report distinctly stated that Senor Rico, the Minister there, had not demanded nor had he been presented with his passports, and thus the matter has been robbed of the seriousness which would have been given It by a step of this sort. Mr. Herin will leave for New York Wednesday, to be gone a week, on private matters. He ex pects his official mall from Colombia to morrow, and hopes this will enable him moro correctly to gauge the situation In this country. New Bishop of Panama. PANAMA. Aug. 12. Monslgnore Javier Jurequlto, the new Bishop of Panama, has arrived here from Colon, and has taken possession of his office. Morgan's Daughter Goes Huntlnsr. GLEN WOOD SPRINGS, Colo.. Aug. 12. Miss Anna Morgan, daughter of J. Pler pont Morgan, is one of a party that started out from this town today for a teak's huntlne In Northwestern Colo rado. -Professor Henry F. Osborn, of Co lumb'a University, Is In charge of tho party. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT NEWS. Steel Strike. Fourteen thousand stelworkera obejed Shaf fer's general strike order. Page 1. Strike leaders call on organized labor for aid. Page 1. The plants of the Carnegie group are still working. Page 1. General. Colombia has seered relations with Venezuela. Page 1. Flour and cereals will be on the Chinese free list. Page 2. The funeral train bearing the remains of Em press Frederick left Cronberg for Potsdam. Page 2. New York police methods are to be Inestl gated again. Page 3. Sport. Th Inader won the second race of the Inter national series on Lake Michigan. Page 3. Upton's yachtsmen believe the Columbia Is a better boat than the Constitution. Page 3. Martin -won the flght from Russell on a fouL Pago 3. Pacific Const. There la nq change of importance in the San Francisco strike. Page 3. Great forest nres are raging along the coast of British Columbia. Page 4. Supreme Court returns erdlct for Astoria au thorities In street-improvement fight. Page 5. Governor Rogers refuses to Interfere for Mur derer Nordstrom. Page 4. Horticultural society closes midsummer session at Newbers. Page 5- Commcrclnl nnd Marine. Eastern wheat market is booming on unfaior abte Government crop report. Page 11. Wall-street scurKIes show a decline. Page 11. Heavy Increase In shipowners' profits shown by the Poltalloch, Page 10. Steamship Adato goes to sea after quick, dis patch. Page 10. More April ships arrhe out at Queenstowo. Page 10. Portland and Vicinity. Carnival committee now ready to recehe ap plications for space. Page 8. Workmen are protecting Bull Run pipe-Una ' bridge against possible danger of flood in the Sandy. Pago 12. Professor Harry Fielding Reld tells of his trip to Mount Adams. Page 10. Eighth Ward residents demand better streets from the south. Pae S. r