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THE MORNING -OREGOiaA, THTJRSD A-Y; - 'BEBRUARY II, 1904. STORM AT ASTORIA Electricity Plays Pranks for - Over Two Hours. MANY PERSONS ARE SHOCKED Four Hours on the Way From North Head Government Barometer Zigzags Up and Down Under Influence of Elements. ASTORIA, Or. Feb. 10. An electric storm of great severity prevailed here to day, lasting 'for more than two hours. The flrst clap 'of thunder cano at 2 this after noon, and thunder and lightning occurred at Intervals until 4:30. While little dam age was done, electrical appliances all over the city were Interfered with and many persons received electric shocks. The storm struck North Head at 10 A. but did not reach Astoria for four hours. At North Head last night fully two Inches of rain fell, but there was scarcely any precipitation In this city. The electric storm had a singular effect on the Govern ment barometer In the local weather of fice, the record of which during the pre valencp ' of the storm was of a zig-zag character. During the storm lightning struck -a tree near the residence ot William Green lund, on the hillside, and several windows In the house were broken. Mr. Greenlund, who was Inside the residence, was knocked down by the concussion and stunned for" several seconds. The only other damage reported is the burning of fuses on the telephone lines and about 200 telephones were "put out of business" temporarily. Tonight, a high wind prevails and Indi cations are that a heavy storm will rage for the next 24 hours. The bar was quiet for a short time early this morning, but there were no maritime movements after 8 A. M. 8evcral vessels arc still weather bound at the mouth of the river. NO DELAY IN JETJY EXTENSION Gap Caused by. Storm Will Be Quick ly Filled Up. ASTORIA, Or., Feb. 10. Recent storms have done no further damage to the Jetty, the gap in Tvhlch near the outer end Is 3S4 feet In length. The statement Is au thoritatively made that repairs to the damaged portion wlIL bo completed by the time delivery of rock is resumed, and that there will be no delay in extension of the jetty on account of the accident. Fire Apparatus in Collision. ASTORIA, Or., Feb. 10. As a chemical engine was leaving the engine-house to day to answer a fire alarm It collided with No. 1 hose wagon. The chemical was dam aged arid one of the horses slightly hurt, while Fire Chief Stockton received an ugly gash over the right eye. NINETEEN NORMAL GRADUATES Commencement Exercises at Mon mouth of Unusual Interest. MONMOUTH, Or., Feb. 10. (Special.) The February, 1904, graduating class held Its commencement exercises last night. A large and appreciative audi ence filled the assembly-room to over flowing. This is the largest class ever graduated at the State Normal at mid year. I The salutatory by Miss Millie Kruse. "The Essentials of Education," was carefully prepared and delivered in a forceful manner. The oration by Miss Ida Yoder, "An Oregon Educator," -was a high tribute to the memory of the late President Thomas F. Campbell, who was one of the founders of higher education in this state. The oration by Merlie Anten, "The Kindergarten," was a strong paper in advocacy of the kin dergarten as a factor in public school education. The oration by Miss Fan nie Zlegler, "The tAim. of Education," brought forth the strong points 'in graduates having an aim in their life's work as the good In the field as edu cators. " The valedictory by Lewis Hoislngton, "Orogon School . System," was a strong tribute to her educational methods, re ferring to the present laws governing the schools, suggesting further Im provements. The commencement ad dress by Professor H. B. Buckham was one full of -practical Ideas for the stu dent to carry Into his labors. The class address was given hy State Su perintendent J. H. Ackermait : Tho musical feature of the entire commencement occasion were tho violin solos of M4ss Nina Nicklln. Though but a child, she shows the genius of an artist. The Normal Cadet Orchestra, under the efficient leadership of Pro fessor Frank Lucas, rendered several ploasing numbers. President Ressler presented the diplomas In a short and timely address, at the close of which the class received tho congratulations of their many friends. The onthuslasm and interest in the February class thjs year -was by far the most manifest of any In the Jiistory of the sohool, the graduates numbering 19. Many new students are arriving and tho prospects for .the second semestor is most promising. TO BAR "OUTSIDE" ATTORNEYS Kootenai Lawyers Adopt Resolution Against Nonresidents. RATHDRUM, Idaho, Feb. 10. The Feb Tuary term of court began here Monday with Judge Morgan on the bench. One of the Important events of the opening day's, session was a meeting of the mem bers of the Kootenai bar. when the fol lowing resolutions Vere adopted: "Resolved. That some action be immedi ately taken to test the question whether nonresident attorneys bo permitted to practice law in the first judicial district of the State of Idaho, where It appears that said attorneys are not now and never were residents of the Stato of Idaho, irre spective of the fact as to whether said attorneys claim to hold certificates to practice law in said court, or any court, of tho State of Idaho, and that the mem bers of the bar of Shoshone County, in aid first Judicial district of the State of Idaho, aro hereby invited to join with us Jn testing this question." The above motion was signed by the fol Jowlng attorneys who are residents of the first judicial district: C. L. Hetman. Ed win McBee. Thomas H. Wlilson and Bart Jett Sinclair, of Rathdrum; C. W. Beal. bf Wallace; Earl Sanders, J. L. McClear, Fred S. Burgan. of Coeur d'Alene: Her man H. Taylor and F. C Jones, of Sand Point; John A. Stelnteln, of Hope; A. A. Crane, of Harrison; S. E. Henry, of Bon ner's Ferry; E. R. Whltla and John T.i Morgan. REYNOLDS' NECK SAVED. Governor McBride Commutes Murder er's Sentence to Life Imprisonment. OLTMPIA. Wash, Feb. 10. Governor McBrldo today commuted to life Impris onment the death sentence imposed on John Reynolds for the murder of William ileNally. . Reynolds, who was sometimes known as "Montana Jack," shot and killed Mc Nally. in Wellington, January; 19B, mis taking his victim for a man who had threatened his life. He was sentenced to hang next Friday, and had his sentence not been commuted would"have been the first to be hanged in Walla Walla prison, under the new law prescribing that all executions shall take place in the peni tentiary. Tho trial judge and Prosecuting Attor ney had signed the-' petition for commuta Hon of sentence. DRIVEWAY IN ROGUE VALLEY. A- l Jacksonville Enterprise Starts Project to Be Taken Up by Medford. JACKSONVILLE, Or.. Feb. 10. Spe cial.) The Jacksonville Board of Trade has succeeded in Its efforts to secure a iund for the Improvement of the Jack son Creek road, having raised 51220, of which $510 was contributed by citizens, 5310 appropriated by the county, and $200 by the town of Jacksonville. The work will not be let by contract, but will be done by hired help under the supervision of Coun ty. Commbsloner Joshua Patterson and the Board of Trade road committee, .com posed of J. Wunan, C. C Beekman, Coun ty Clerk John S. Orth. Chris Ulrlch and 'C. F. Brlggs. County Surveyor Gorl T. Jones' will make a survey of the road the last of this week so as to locate the roadway and tho original survey, as It Is thought that there are iences that are encroaching upon the roadway. It Is expected .to have work begun In -the near future by the grading force, which will be under the foreman ship of J.' P. True, an experienced road builder, who Is to operate the county road-grader this year and all road work carried on by Jackson County. Now that Jacksonville has undertaken to Improve the west half of the Jackson-vlIle-Medford Toad Medford has taken up the matter and citizens of that place pro pose to raise a sum equal to that of Jack sonville with which to improve their half of the road. With this proposed Improve ment carried- out the Medford-Jacksonville road, which is 5 miles in length, level .and through one of the prettiest sec tions of Rogue River Valley, will be one of the finest driveways In Oregon. Already many fine residences and handsome places are along this road, and the time Is not distant when It will be lined with beauti ful homes and be one of the most attrac tive residence sections of this valley. CONVENTION TO NOMINATE. Jacksonville Will Name Candidates for March Election. JACKSONVILLE, Or.. Feb. 10. (Spe cial.) A citizens' convention has been called to meet at the Town Hall Monday evening, February 15, for the purpose of nominating candidates for Mayor. Coun cllmen. Recorder, Treasurer, Marshal and Street Commissioner, to bo voted on at the town election, to be held Tuesday, March 1. Owing to a contest for the control of the city government for the ensuing year the convention promises to be the largest attended of any town convention ever held In Jacksonville. A general sidewalk repairing Is now on under the direction of Street Commission er Charles Dunford, and pedestrians are now In a more amiable state of mind, as the sidewalks of Jacksonville have not been of late conducive of easy walking and peaceful thoughts. The town Council at Its last meeting ordered the Street Commissioner to plant 173 cottonwood trees along the Jackson Creek "breakwater, recently constructed, to further strengthen that structure against the floods of the creek. The Jacksonville Gas Company, of which District Attorney A. E. Rcames Is president, will shortly add another ma chine to its plant to meet the requirements for Increased street business and residence lighting. Pictures of Linn County Schools. ALBANY. Or., Feb. 10. (SpeclaD-fcoun-ty Schoql Superintendent W. L. Jackson, of Linn Count, Is preparing a notable exhibit of the educational system of the county for the St. Louis and Lewis and lark Expositions. Pictures of the city schools of the county are made and en larged, so as to give an excellent view of the educational buildings In the various towns of the county. Both Interior and exterior views arc made of each school, and In some instances pictures of the leading classes are made. The pictures are to be accompanied with samples of the work done In the various schools. The educational facilities of Linn County are good, and the exhibit preparing will bo valuable addition to the state exhibit , Footpad Caught a Tartar. OREGON CITY. Feb. 10. (Special) While standing at the Clackamas River Bridge near this city at 5:S0 o'clock this morning waiting for an Oregon City bound car, a Swedish carpenter named John sen, who lives near Clackamas, was accosted by a stranger, who in the dark ness struck at him. The blqw glanced and was not effective, whereupon Johnsen turned the tables. With a, well-directed blow he felled his assailant, to whom he administered a thorough thrashing. When the carpen ter had finished the beating, he released the would-be footpad, who made haste to disappear in the darkness. Robbery was the unquestioned motive of the assault. Revision of Grange By-Laws. OREGON CITY. Feb. 10. (Speclal)-A committee, consisting of a number of the officers of the State Grange, are in ses sion in this city today, engaged In the work of revising the by-laws of the organ ization. No material changes .arc being made, but as revised, the work of the committee will be submitted for approval to the State Grange, which meets at Cor vallls in May. The committee on re vision consists of: B. G. Leedy. of Tlgardvllle. state mas ter; W. M. Hilleary. Turner, past master: A. T. Buxton. Forest Grove, state lec turer; Mrs. Mary S. Howard, Mullno. state secretary, nnd. C E. Spence, of Central Grange. Clackamas County. Mayor Surprennant Says No. . ASTORIA, Or., Feb. 10. (Special.) Mayor Surprennant today vetoed the ordi nance passed at the last session of the Council authorizing the public property committee to advertise for bids for the purchase of the present City Hall and the lot on which it stand3. The Mayor gave as his reason for the veto that the city is not financially able at the present time to erect a new City Hall, such as is needed, and he thinks the old bulldlpg should not be sold until the city Is prepared to con struct a new one that will be a credit to the community. The veto will be submitted to the Coun cil at Its meeting on next Monday even ing. Expect a Feast of Harmony. SALEM, Or.. Feb. 10. (Special.) Salem Republicans are manifesting considerable Interest in the Young Men's Republican Club banquet to be given in Portland Friday night, and qut.e a number are planning to attend from here. Several weeks ago the' Young Men's Republican Club, of Salem, gave a banquet at which nearly all the prominent Republicans of Marion County were present, and it was generally felt that the effect would be to promote harmony in' the party. In the hope that the banquet in Port? land will have a similar effect in MuU tuomah County, members of the club here, ore desirous of showing their inter est by being present. Court In Session at The Dalles. THE DALLES. Or.. Feb. 10. Special.) Circuit Court la now in session, having a shorter docket than usual. Two crim inal cases, 23 equity and 25 law cases make up tho list. The State vs. William Gleason, for assault with intent to kill, and the State vs. Ah Fook, charged -with harboring stolen goods, are tho criminal cases. MEMBER OF THE FIRST Photo by A. E. Voorhles. THE LATE CHAUNCKY NYE. Cbauncey Nye passed away at his home near Prospect, Jackson County, Or., January 31, aged 7S years. He was born In Michigan In 1S20, and crossed the plains la 1S30. stopping at Yreka, Cat, for a short time. In the Spring of 1851 he located In Salem, Marion County, where- he opened the first bakery In Marion County, but In the Spring of 1832 he' came to Jacksonville, where he engaged in mining, and in the Fall of 1S52 was elected alcalde for the territory o Oregon. He .was elected to the Oregon Legislature and served In the Winter 'of 1653-54, and in the Fall of 1S55 enlisted In Company D, Second Oregon Vol- unteer Infantry and was elected Orderly Sergeant and served through the Rogue River Indian war under Captain Bruce Rice and Captain John S. Miller. After peaco was declared, ho settled on a donation claim In Sam's Valley on Rogue River, near where the Blley bridge now stands, and " In 1803 he was united in marriage to Amarantha Bert, who survives him. To this union three children were born Ettle A. (now Mrs. A. J. Florey, of Eagle Point): Nelson M. .and Elsie A., who now live on the old homestead near Florence Rock, on Rogue River. He was one of the party of white men who first discovered what Is now known as Crater Lake, on the summit of the Cascade range. At the time of the discovery they gave It the name of Lake Majestic, and on the same trip they climbed a tall peak, and after surveying the country, they decided to call the peak Union Peak, which name It bears to this day. Falling health compelled him to live a secluded life for several years before his death, taking but little part In public questions. He was a loyal Union man during the war- times o 1SG1-C5, and had been a Ann Republican for the last tp yeara.The end came In a sleep, without a struggle, he having fallen-asleep for over 90 hours, when death came and he awoke again In a new life. HOOD' RIVER IS AROUSED CONTRACT OFFERED BY WATER COMPANY ANGERS RANCHERS. Resolved to Sacrifice a Year's Crop Rather Than Submit to What They Believe an Injustice. HOOD RIVER, Or.. Feb. 10. (Special.) Three hundred ranchers from Hood River Valley with blood in their eyes and the cry of water on their lips gathered in Artisans" Hall, Tuesday afternoon, to hear the report of a committee appointed at a previous meeting to advise ways and means out of the much complicated water question that has disturbed x the equilib rium of the berry-growers some time past and which has reached the acute stage. Tho meeting took on the character of an overflow, the hall not (being large enough to hold all who wished to get In. Many gathered on the sidewalk outside where Mr. Chambers' ultimatum contract was torn in bits and scattered to the wind. That Mr. Chambers had aroused a hornet's nest without Intending to do so was self-evident. Said a prominent citizen: "It is quite apparent that a mistake has been made by the Valley Improve ment Company in gauging the temper of the Hood River berry-growers In sup posing that they will tamely submit to being bold up by the threat that unless the water consumers sign his 20 -year water contract binding themeelves and their successors, they will get no water this season with which to grow the far famed Hood River strawberry. Why. the whole country Is dependant on Hood TUver for fine strawberries and are In terested In the outclme of this water-question. If there are no Hood River straw berries on the markets of the dozen or more states where the luscious berry finds Its way, there will be walling among the people. Therefore, we must have water or there will be no berries." Seriously the water problem Is a vexed one, not only for the berry-grower, but tho Valley Improvement -Company as well, which owns the ditch that furnished the water. The company through its general manager. Mr. Chambers, who Is also Its creditor to the amount of over J20.000. states that unless the contract which practically gives the Valley Im provement Company a monopoly of the water situation In Kood River Valley for 100 years, besides paying 530 an Inch for the water as a starter and 52.50 per Inch thereafter for the space of three full generations. It (the company) will fur nish no water for this season's crop. This means dire consequences to the ranchers dependent upon water for Ir rigation. Without Irrigation their land Is worthless for berry-growing; with water they grow the finest berries in the world and In great abundance. Tho meeting having settled down to business the committee submitted the fol lowing report, which was unanimously adopted: "Your, committee recommends that the water consumers do not sign this &3-year contract submitted by the Valley Im provement Company." The committee's report, in a long cita tion of grievances and reasons why the people should not fix their signatures to said contract, made it quite clear that the paramount object of the company was to have the consumers of water not only pay off the Indebtedness of the company, amounting to over 20,000, but also to pay for the plant and then turn it over to them and their successors and assigns, who would collect water rents, for the OREGON LEGISLATURE. full, term of tho contract It was fur ther pointed out that the Valley Improve ment Company could terminate the con tract at will, but that there was no guar antee from the company protecting the party of the second part against the compliance of any provision of the contract.- .Mr. Chambers, together with Mr. Wag non, his local representative, being pres ent, acted like the proverbial red flag flaunted before the eyes of an angry bulk When asked by Mr. Chambers, "Wnat do you people want?" the cry came from all parts of the house, "Water, water, waler, and we are ready to pay any reasonable price up to $5 per Inch, and In advance If necessary."' Mr. Chambers having stated that there would be no modification in the contract already submitted., and as the people were equally determined not to yield to his wishes in the matter, the parties drifted farther apart and the solution was so far. out of sight.. At the adjournment of tho meeting those who cared to remain and consult with Mr. Chambers were given an Invi tation to do so by that gentleman, but when the meeting broice up Mr. Cham bers and Mr. Wagnon were left the sole occupants of the hall. Immediately after the meeting broke up the following reso lutions were signed by all: "Resolved, That we, the consumers of water from the Valley Improvement Company's ditch, solemnly pledge our selves not to sign the 99-year contract. "Resolved further. That rather than be a party to so fatal an Injustice to our selves and tp our neighbors, we will sac rifice our crop, for this season, and by another year will endeavor to Install our own Irrigation water supply." This ended the second meeting. Tho committee having engaged attorneys to assist them In the matter, asked for an extension of time until Saturday, the 13th, which would give them opportunity to get legal opinion on what was best to do, and when a full report would be forthcoming. j.he time was granted, and a meeting called for next Saturday. KEPT AWAKE BY HOLY ROLLERS Wheatland Parents Send Children Late to School In the Morning, FOREST GROVE, Or., Feb. 10. (Spe cial.) Mrs. Thomas Rogers, of this place, received a letter from Wheatland yesterday, saying that the Holy Rollers, of Corvallls fame, are now located at Bill Isham's. on a little Island near that town. Residents at Wheatland say they are disturbed almost all the night with their nonsense, which causes them to sleep so late of mornings that they, the residents of Wheatland, are unable to get'' their children to school in the forenoon. Get Ready to Entertain Visitors: PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove, Or.. Feb. 10. (Special.) At a meeting of tho local oratorical associ ation today the president appointed committees to take charge of arrange ments for the state contest, which will occur here March 15. -Tho committees, will begin work immediately, as it is .expected that the attendance will be unusually large this year, and the task of entertaining the visitors will not be a small one. Sent to Asylum from La Grande. IA GRANDE, Or., Feb. 10. (Special.) John Ellstrorth, of La Grande, was' ex amined by tho county board last night and adjudged Insane, and was taken to the Insane asylum at Salem this morning. SIUIUXX XYE JUIMXDY. Cures Sore Eyes. Makes weak Eyes strong. Murine don't smart, it soothes Eye pain. Druggists and opticians. N0WOPENEDTO SETTLERS IDAHO LAND BOARD RELEASES FILINGSN. 45,000 ACRES. Land Had Been Included" in Blanket Filing, by the State Last July. LEWISTON. idaho. Fob. 10. (Spe cial.) Officers of the United States Land Office here have been notified by Governor Morrison that the State Land Board has decided to release filings on 45,000 acres of .land in Joseph and Du macque Plains, lying between Snake and Salmon Rivers, and about 100 miles southeast of Lewiston. These lands were selected by the state board last July, when blanket filing was made Uy the state on 72,000 acres of land. A letter from Chief Clerk. Norman Jackson, of the land board, states that the land relinquished has been found by appraisers not worth tho 510 acre minimum price at which tho state is allowed to sell Its lands. In Jackson's letter he says it is expected that homo setaders will settle on the lands re linquished by the state. When the state's filings were made last July there wa3 considerable ad verse criticism because the state made blanket filings under Its 60-day prefer ence right, claiming lands upon which settlement had been made' in some cases over 30 years. In all, the state had taken lands already -settled upon by about 80 homesteaders, and were compelled to relinquish in favor of these settlers. FIGHT ON SEWER ASSESSMENT Baker) City Council Finally Decides on Area Plan. BAKER CITY, Feb. 10.-(SpecIal)-The City Council settled the question In regard to the sewer assessment at Its Monday nlgh session. The bone of contention was whether the assessment should be In ac cordance with the area plan or on the property valuation. The area plan was adopted. By this method "every lot in tho city will pay the same, or rather lots In the same district will all be assessed alike whether they are improved or unimproved. Thus the owner of a vacant lot will pay as much as the man who has a fine residence on his lot. There was conslderable difference of. opinion In regard to this matter, but those who favored the area method won out For a time tt appeared that there would bo a deadlock, with the Council evenly divided. Mayor Carter favored the area plan, but as he did not have a vote, he could not, have settled the question. At the last the area farces captured ono vote from the equitable forces, as the opoosltlon was styled, and the ordinance was passed. It is very likely that tho matter will be taken Into the courts, as some of the sub urban property-owners object to paying as. much for the sewer for a vacant lot as the down-town croperty-owner, who ha3 a fine brick block on his lot. The equitable assessment agitators want the men owning valuable property to pay the most, and they will probably try to force such an assesment by an appeal to the courts. The city Issued bonds to put In a sewer age system last. Spring. The bonds voted were for a part of the expense, the re mainder to be paid by assessing the prop ertybenefited by the sewer system. The sewer has been completed and accented. and when the contractor called for his money me Daiance aue tno question as to how .the funds should be raised be came a bone of contention. . REPUBLICAN LEAGUE. General Cavanaugh Appoints State Officers to Fill Vacancies. OLYMPIA, Wash.. Feb. 10. (Spe cial) President J. Hampton Moore, of the National Republican League, has appointed General Thomas H. Cavan augh, of this city, as president of tho State League of Republican Clubs, with the request that General Cavanaugh appoint state officers of the league where vacancies exist. General Cav anaugh, In accordance with the request, has announced the following appoint ments: Vice-presldent-at-large, J. T. Mc Chesney. Everett: first vice-president, S. H. Nichols, Everett; second vice-president, S. G. Cosgrove, Pomeroy; third vice-president, J. M. Fish, Colvllle: fourth vice-president, E. W. Ross, Cas tle Rock; recording secretary, B. W. Davis, Olympla; corresponding secre tary, S. T. Armstrong, Tacoma; treas urer, C J. Lord, Olympla; member of executive committee. National League, A. Smith Crowder, Spokane. Execu tive committee state league E. S. Neu felder, Seattle: George Barnett, Spo kane; J. N. Plckerell, Colfax; Senator J. R. O'Donnell. Elma; Edward Whit son, Yakima; Charles L. Burnett,. South Prairie; Dr. S. B. L. Penrose, Walla Walla. ,It Is expected that before March 1 central clubs will have been organ ized In- Seattle. Tacoma, Spokane. Ev erett, Belilngham, Colfax, Walla Wal la, Olympla, Vancouver, Centralla, Mount Vernon, Castle Rock. Goldcndale, Colvllle, Yakima, Ellensburg and in tho various counties of the state. FOR DEBATE WITH WASHINGTON New Method Adopted at University of Oregon to Pick Champions. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. Eugene. Or., Feb. 10. (Special.) Plans have been adopted governing the selection of a de bating trio that is to meet the Washing ton University debaters some time In May. Oregon and. Washington have met twice in an intercollegiate debating con test, each having won a single decision, and as a consequence the local collegians are anxiously working that the University of Oregon speakera may win the coming debate. The plan as adopted by the com mittee on oratory and debate for the rur pose of selecting the debating team is as follows: A preliminary tryout debate Is to be held February 22. and every man In the university Is eligible topartlclpate In the contest. The- preliminary discussion will be opened with an affirmative speech of ten minutes by some person riot a can didate for the team, and the contestants will then be given ten minutes in which to speak on either side of the question that they may choose. The six men ad Judged to be the strongest speakers will meet In a second and final debate, and three men will be chosen to meet the Se attle debaters. This proposed scheme for the selection of a debating trio Is a new Idea, but "it meets with the approval of the university attendants, ae It glve3 every student an opportunity to do debating work. The question that will be discussed at the local tryout debates is the sameNquestlon that has been submitted to "the University of Washington, which Is: "Resolved, That the history of trade unlontem In the United States for the past 20 years shows a general tendency bene ficial to the best interests of. the coun try." BRINGS WILLIAMS BACK. SherlffSexton Has Alleged Murderer . in Charge. ' BELUNGHAM. Wash.. Feb. la Sheriff Sexton, of The Dalles. Or., left hero at 1 o'clock today for that city, with Ncnnan Williams, who Is charged with the mur der of Miss Alma Nesbltt and her mother In March, 1900, and who Is also under Indictment fa Portland, Or., for compile-, ity in the -United States land frauds In that state. Williams was terribly nervous this morning, but was firm In his refusal to discuss his case. The only person he talked with was a Mrs. Zlvr.ey, the wom an who has shown so much interest in him. According to his own statement, he has known this woman for many years, and Sheriff" Sexton says; that she shows up In various places throughout his career. He was advised by the Sheriff's office here to. cause her arrest and stated that ha would advise the Prosecuting Attorney of his -county upon his return to take steps looking towards hor detention riiir whofh- er as a witness or otherwise he did not state. . According to the Oregon Sheriff's story, this woman accotnnsniM nrminma n Portland 30 days ago, when he appeared iuerc io pieaa 10 tne indictment In the land, fraud case, and there made a state ment that she witnessed Miss Nesbitt's signature to the relinquishment which she made of her claim, half afterwards taken by Williams on original entry. The Government contends that this re linquishment was a forgery. Mrs. Zlvner bade Williams n. tearful ffironratt morning. She lived in his family here lot a ume last year. CALIFORNIA CATTLE STARVING Governor Pardee Asks Governor Mc Bride If They Can Come North. OLYMPIA, Wash.. Feb. 1C (Special.) Governor McBride received a telegram to day from Governor Pardee, of California, asking . if starving, but otherwise clean cattle from the drouth-stricken ranges of Southern California would be admitted to this state. The Governor will investigate the matter before replying. It la be lieved here that the stockmen on the Washington .ranges will object seriously to the Importation of any great number of cattle to the profit of California stock men. At any rate, the ranges of this state that supply feed throughout the entire Winter are- fully stocked at present and the California cattle would find little grass before April 1, In other localities of the. ranges. It is a question, however, whether the authorities of this- state can legally prevent the Importation of clean cattle for feeding purposes. The extent of the law on the subject seems to bo to prohibit the Importation of cattle that are afflicted with contagious diseases. NORTHWEST DEAD. J. HrMlner. MILES CITY, Mont., Feb. 10. J. H. Miner. S5 years of age, and a pioneer of Montana and Black Hills, dltd Jiere yes terday of general debility. Miner was born In Massachusetts In ISIS, and served throughout the Civil War, crossing the plains to the. Black Hills at Its close and removing to Montana shortly, after. Five children survive him. Mrs. Margaret Lewis. VANCOUVER, Wash., Feb. 10. (Spe cial.) lire. Margaret Lewis, wife of John G. Lewis, of this city, died after a linger ing Illness yesterday morning at the fam ily residence, on Seventh street. Mrs. Lewis was well known at this place. She was 27 years of age. Besides her hus band she leaves two young children. Funeral of Mrs. A. T. Vancamp. VANCOUVER, Wash., Feb. 10. (Spe cial.) Mrs. Vancamp, wife of A. T. Van camp, was buried yesterday, the funeral being held from the family residence at La Camas. The deceased was 31 years of age and highly esteemed through the county. She was tho daughter of James Bybee, of Mill Plain. To Visit State Institutions. OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 10. (Special.) The members, of the State Board of Con tool left today on a trip In which all state Institutions under their control will be-! visited and hearings given to complaints of 111 treatment or mismanagement. At the penitentiary convicts who have for feited good-hehavlor time allowance will be given opportunity to appear before the board. Hearings of this character are usually given three times each year. Annual Oratorical Congest. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Or., Feb. 10. (Special.) An annual ora torical contest will . be held in Vlllard Hall Friday night for the purpose of se lecting orators to represent the univer sity In the intercollegiate and interstate oratorical contests. Tho winner of the local contest will speak for Oregon In the Interstate- contest, which Is scheduled to SORESaULCERS SHOW A BAB CONDITION OF THE BLOOD "When the blood is in bad condition a bruise, cut, scratch, or any slight injury to the flesh, is apt to become an ugly-looking- sore or ulcer. Sometimes a boil, blister or pimple is the beginning of a large eating ulcer or open, discharging sore. Often the blood is naturally bad, and is that way from birth, and such people suffer with, vari ous kinds of sores from infancy through old age. The blood may become so -weak , , , , A r. ft. r common boil appeared on the calf of my right and watery from the effects Of nmb. I need the simple home remedies but tho malarial sickness, debility or place refused to heal. The phyBioian X consulted j -r,;.iOz did me no rood. My leg was a solid sore from Some old chronic trouble, that cajf to ankle, and I then began S. S. S. and I the impurities break out in improved rapidly, but an attack of typhoid fever riirt ;nrfi nn th Inror fottlad in the original sore, causing: a Tjaekset. I. Datt sores on tne lower ex- ijagan it again a noon as Iwasoverthe fever, and tremities or other part of the was completely and permanently cured, body. There is always some w MRS. K. A. dufY, morbid, unhealthy matter in tle,Pa. 2W Washington at. the blood that keeps the sore discharging, and must be gotten out before it impaired it restores strength and vigor to the system, improves the appetite and digestion, and tones up the nerves. Purifying the blood is the surest way o get rid of an old sore or ulcer. Medical advice is free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA n W Ught happy DOCy DwertptiTe booklet wttfc proofs of Us Talae on request. 99 X man sctj. o1c at tik. And be orcr-lapa his cot to show bow looe it i. There are some people who can lose si to advantage, tmt the Ioae of flesh k one of the accepted evidences of failing hgtlth.. As flesh-raslcing processes bagin in tne xomacn, so naturally when there is loss of flesh we look first to the stomach for the cause. And the canse is gen erally found to be disease of the stomach and di gestive and nutri tive tracts, result ing in loss of nu trition and conse quent physical weakness. Doctor Pierce's Gplden Medical Discovery restores the lost flesh by curing diseases oi the stomach and other organs of digestion and nu trition and ena bling the perfect digestion and as similation of food from which flesh and atrength ara made. My wife wa ft fire years troubled With indigestion of ctcntach and bowel bloating and severs pais at UmtA during the entire fire ears." otUm itr T. Mi ? S acwnneusDurg, i'a. mx wan wi affected, and the took a purgative every fur days but only received temporrj-TBef. She got very poor in nesh and 1 booarht one bottie of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical riUcovery from ourdruggist and after taking it afce mM Ac Mt Wne a new woman. Has no more troabtewith stomach and bowels, and has nopola aor Moat ing. Eos giintd fifteen pounds is weight." Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con stipation and biliousness. be held in Eugene about June 15, while tho speaker adjudged to be the second best orator will be sent to represent tha university In the Intercollegiate oratorical contest, which Is to be held In Forest Grove -March 12. Every class In the university will have an orator In the local contest, and tha senior class has two representatives. The following Is a list of the orators and their subjects: Senior- class. Miss Rosa Doage, "The Master Passion of Democracy," and Ray Goodrich, "The Passing of Absolute Lead ership"; junior class, H. H. Hamille, "The Rational Life"; sophomore class, J. M. Mott, ''Benedict Arnold"; freshman class, C. H. Davis, "George Rogers Clark." Coasters Arrested in Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash., Feb. 10. The touch of Winter that piled the snow up In Ta coma has resulted In injuring more than a dozen young people, several of whom suffered broken limbs, and as a result Chief of Police Fackler has Issued an ultimatum ordering closed the more dan gerous streets where coasting Is car ried on. A number of young people defied the officers, even after several In the crowd had suffered from broken limbs, and the Chief arrested 15 boys and girls, but soon released them, after a severe lecture. Election of Officers' Club. VANCOUVER, Wash., Fb. 10.-(Spe-clal.) The Officers' Club held Its annual meeting, at which It elected Major R. K. Evans as president. Captain Wren as vice-president, and Captain- Burkhart treasurer. The club Is reported to be in an excellent condition.. It has. been an Important-factor In the social life at the post during the past year, having been instrumental In entertaining scores of guests, among whom were some of the most prominent people of Portland and other places. Feed Wire Spoiled Clock Service. OREGON CITY, On, Feb. 10. (Special) An electric feed wire, carrying EOOO volts, came In contact with the local tlmo service clock wire at noon today and played havoc with all of the electric time clocks in the city, about twelve in num ber. The service Is completely destroyed, with the exception of the sub-mastei clock, that Is located In the local office of the Western Union Telegraph Company. TWLMtTOI will heal, washes and salves, while cleansing, sooth ing and helpful, will not do it, because they do not reach the poisoned blood; but S. S. S. cleanses and purifies the diseased blood, and when this is accom plished the TJlace heals. 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