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THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, FRIDAY, 'APRIL 15, 1905. mmm wbm. mKmm m TAKESALMONTODAY Spring Season Opens on the Columbia River, FOUR NEW CANNERIES TO RUN Cold-Storage Plants Have Been En larged and One New Plant Has Been Erected-Pfospects Are Very Promising. ASTORIA, Or., April 14. (Special.) The Spring fishing season on the Colum bia River will open at G o'clock this morn ing, and active preparations for it have been in progress. The Indications are that there will be a large amount of gear in the water on the opening day. The majority of the glllnetters are get ting their boats and nets ready, although there are always a few who do not be gin fishing until later In the season. What are known as the Inside traps on the north side of the rlyer will be placed in operation at once, but the outside ones will not fish much until after the freshet is over, as the drift wood interfere with them greatly. There was considerable talk of some of the seines being operated earlier this season than usual, but It Is not now expected that any of them, or at least any of the larger ones, will be started up until after the danger of a Hood is past. The Indications for an early run of fish are excellent, as the weather Is warm and fishermen who have been en gaged in illegal fishing during tho past few days report making fairly good catches. Preparations have been made for han dling a much greater amount of fish than -was packed last year. Four now can neries have been built and several of the cold-storasre Dlants have enlarged their caDaclty and one new one Installed. ) There will be 1G canneries on the lower liver ready for operation on April 15 as follows: Co-Operative, Tallant-Grant Packing Company, Sanborn-Cuttlng Company, Co lumbia River Packers' Association, two canneries In Astoria, A. Booth Packing Company, McGowan at Ilwaco and Mc Gowan's, North Shore Meglcr's Altoona Packing Company, Pillar Rock Packing Company, Eureka, Eagle Cliff, Warren at Cathlamet and Bay View. On the upper river the canneries will be the Rooster Rock, Warrendale, Mc Gowan's and Seufert. Tho cold-storage plants to be operated on the lower river are as follows: Co-Operativc, Tallant-Grant Packing Company, Sanborn-Cuttlnc Company, S. Schmidt & Company. Warren Packing Company, J. Llndenberger, Vendessysel. Columbia River Packers' Association and Martin Booth. The season is expected to bo a most successful one, as nearly 40.000,000 of tho hatchery fish are due to return to the river this year. The cold-storage people explain why the minimum weight of large flsh has increased to 27 pounds by saying that heretofore they have been forced to accept 23-pound fish under the 25 pound limit, and now they expect to take those weighing 25 ppunds on the 27-pound basis. Greater Facilities at St. Helens. 1ST. HELENS, Or., April 14. Greater preparations than ever have been made for the care and purchase of the salmon catch at this place. During the month of April this Is the busiest part of the river, and more boats are employed here than at any other point. During last season there was enough salmon taken here to pack 10,000 cases, and all of these were the royal chlnook, the best fish on earth. In the taking of this Immense crop about 40 boats and GO men were em ployed, and this season the number will be about the same, with the exception that there will be about 20 gasoline launches employed In the work. The amount of money paid out to fisher men at this point will be about $35,000, and as fishermen are liberal purchasers the shore people are looking for a good harvest and lively times day and night, Tho drifts whose catch Is mackerel here extend upon the river to Willow Bar, where fishing commences, gradually drift ing down the river. There will be two concerns bujing fish liere this season. James Sheldon, repre senting the Smiley-Sheldon Company, of the" Eagle Cliff Cannery, with a capacity of 15,000 cases for the season, and the Co lumbia River Packing Association, of Astoria, represented by Ed. Herncl, for the Eureka Cannery, with a capacity of about 20,000 cases. The presence of two buyers here does not mean that there will be competition in the price of fish, hut only that more fish will be handled here than heretofore. Both are well equipped for the work. Mr. ' Sheldon is the owner of the dock here, and Herncl intends to handle his fish at a floating wharf at Herncl's Land ing, on Sauvie's Island. Mr. Sheldon says that the facilities for handling fish on tho Columbia River are greater this year than ever before. Last year only about one-fifth of the fish were handled during the big run, but this year it is believed that over twice the amount will he cared for. REPORT FROM PENITENTIARY. Superintendent James Gives Figures for the Last Quarter. SALEM, Or., April 14. Superintend ent James, of the penitentiary, has filed bis report with the Secretary of State covering the quarter ending March 31. Tho principal "feature of the report Is the financial statement of the institution, which shows that the to tal expenses for the entire period amount to $20,305.87. Of this amount $1925.19 is deducted from the better ment fund, principally for repairs. Among the items was $545 for archi tect services in planning the new wing and for recementlng the basement the new sewerage system and the placing of steam pipes. Other expenses were: Machinery and farm implements, 57.95; repairing and improvements, $3955, be ing tho balance due the contractors for building the conv.icts' new dining room and hospital additions; public roads, $21.29, and salary of matron, $120. There wore 314 convicts In the prison at the close of the quarter, against 311 at the close of the last quarter, or an inoreaso of three. Tho dally average number of convicts for tho quarter was 311.78. The earnings or receipts are itemized as follows: Board of United States prisoners, $188.57; convict hibor in Northwestern Stove Foundry, $3422.27; from United States Treasury for board of United States prisoners for the pre vious quarter, $246.85. The general expense account was larger last quarter than usual on ac count of buying firewood and supplies for "the six months ending June 30, 1904, and also $325 for the rent of the Hub bard farm. OPERATIONS AT RAPID RIVER. Installation of Much Machinery Will Be Accomplished This Year. WEISER, Idaho. April 14. (Special.) Mining operations In the Rapid River and Marshall Lake districts are becoming lively. B. L. Holllngshead, superln- tendeat of the Weyant Company's prop erty, near Pollock, left for the camp yes terday, having Just returned from San Francisco, where ho purchased a ten- stamp quartz mill and amalgamating ( plant, sawmill and water wheel, which It Is expected will be shipped Immediately and will be In operation by September 1. This morning J. C. Sutherland, chief clerk for the Iron Springs Mining Com pany, operating on Rapid River, left for the" camp with ten men to work for the Iron Springs Company. They have al ready about 50 men employed. They have purchased a 200-ton cyanide plant, which will be taken. Into camp as soon as the snow will permit and be in opera tion before "Winter. At the same time James E. Walker, of Portland, manager for the Pegleg Mining Company, of Portland, which has a group of claims In the Marshall Lake district, left for the camp, taking with him five men to work on tho company's properlp. The Pegleg Company will put in a stamp mill this season. Mining operations are on the boom In this section. TRACKS ARE WELL WATCHED. O. R. & N. Takes Precaution From Washouts by Rising Waters, LiA GRANDE. Or., April 14. (Special.) The hlch water is still causing a great deal of anxiety in this section. It was re ported higher last night than at any tlmo since the water began rising, and many of the people in the lowlands along the river have been leaving their homes, aa some of the places are becoming sur rounded by water. The Proebstel bridge, which crosses the Grande Ronde near La Grande, is In a dangerous condition, as well as all other bridges crossing the river and streams In the community. The O. R. & N. Co. is still taking all necessary precautions to prevent accidents and it keeps a large force of men continually watching the tracks. It looks very much like rain at the pres ent time. As long as the present warm weather prevails property-owners along the rivef are In danger. No other danger Is as yet feared, with the great precaution the O. R. & N. Is taking in watching the tracks all along the lines. A big wind storm is raging tonight and heavy clouds are hanging over tha city, and rain is expected tomorrow. Boise River Threatens City. BOISE, Idaho, April 14. (Special.) An unprecedented spell of warm weather for this time of year ha3 been prevailing for ten days and tho streams are all booming. The Boise River te higher than has been known Tor roan) years and is threaten ing damage along the southern side of the city. Forces of men are at work at various points, and it is hoped to prevent a serious overflow. The basetiall park Is threatened. Tho water level Is a little higher than the ground and the flood Is being kept back by throwing up banks. High water Is not due before the first of June, but the river is now as high as any time in that month. High Water In Crook County. PRINEVH.LE. Or., April 14. (Special.) The Ochoco and Crooked Rivers, which flow on each side of this city, coming to gether about one mile below here, are now at their highest stages, owing to tho melting of the unusual snowfall In the mountains where they have their sources. A good deal of damage has been done to real estate abutting on the river banks as a result of the washing away of tho soil, which In this section Is peculiarly soft and yields readily to the swiftly flowing currents. Cool Weather Checks Flood. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash., April 14. (Special.) As the result of cooler weather setting In here this afternoon the Indica tions for damaging floods in this valley are partly diminished. Tho rivers are still very high, and water Is still pouring from all the streams and gullies of the moun tains. The cool wave will check th rapid melting snow. Tho only damage yet dono has been to the smaller country bridges. No serious damage has yet been dono to the river bridges. HACKMEN ARE LOCKED OUT. San Francisco Owners Refuse De I mands of Union. SAN FRANCISCO. April 14. The Hack men's Union has presented Its demands to the carriage-owners and stablekeepers. The demands have been ignored and a lockout declared. The demands, which Include an Increase of wages both for regular and extra drivers, were pre sented last night. Today when the drivers appeared at the various stables they were told that their carriages would not be running today. Carriages owned by members of the Hackmen's Union are now tho only ones on the streets. President Coffey, of the Hackmen's Union, said today: "Our schedule has been Indorsed by the Team Drivers and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and we aro going to stay with the fight." May Shut Down Minnie Healy. HELENA, Mont, April 14. Attorneys for the Amalgamated Copper Company today filed In tho State Supremo Court an appeal from the order of Judge Clancy denying a new trial In tho fa mous Minnie Healy mine case, which has been adjudged the property of F. Augus tus Helnze. It Is understood that the Amalgamated Copper Company will ask In connection with the appeal taken today that the Minnie Healy mine be closed down pend ing a decision on the appeal. Unless the case Is advanced on the calendar It will not be argued for a year or more. Beautifying Nampa Station. NAMPA, Idaho, April 14. (Special.) The Oregon Short Lino Company put a large force of men to work here this morning under Engineer E. S. Anderson to beau tify and extend Its depot grounds. The old depot which has stood on its present site for 15 years will be moved. Extend ing 400 feet east and west from the new depot will be laid a concrete walk 20 feet wide. Adjoining the walk Its entire length and 50 feet wide tree, will be planted and the entire tract will be Inclosed In a park. Alllance vAssault Case on Trial. SAN FRANCISCO, April 14. Thomas Davis, alias Thomas Miller, formerly a waiter on the steamer Alliance, was placed on trial today before Judge John J. Do Haven. He Is accured of brutally assaulting Mrs. A. H. Ames, of Marsh field, Or., who, with her three babies, wa3 a passenger on the boat Damaging evidence against the de fendant was given. The crime with which Davis Is charged Is punishable only by death or life Imprisonment Dispute With Railroad Company. WEISER, Idaho, April 14. (Speclal.) Work has been temporarily suspended on the Wetser sewer system owing to a dis agreement between the city and the Short Lino Railroad Company as to the right of way across tho railroad company's ground. It Is thought the work will be discontin ued but for a day or two. Manager Bancroft is expected to. arrive In Weiser In a day or so, when the matter will be satisfactorily adjusted. Weiser Will Build High School. WEISER, Idaho, April 14. (Special.) The trustees of Weiser Independent school district have called an election for April 30 to bond the district for $30,000 with which to purchase grounds and construct a modern up-to-date High School building. A heating Riant will be placed In the building. The building will consist of eight schoolrooms, principal's ofllce and a large assembly-room on tho third floor with a seating capacity of 300. ISAM WHITE NOMINATED BAKER- DEMOCRATIC CONVEN TION DOMINATED BY FRIENDS. Principal Contest Is Over the District Attorneyship, Won by the Present Incumbent. BAKER CITY, Or., April 14. (Special.) Tho Democratic County Convention to elect delegates to the State Congressional and District Convention at Portland next week met here to day. The Interest cen tered In the contest between Hon. Sam White and Judge J. B. Messlck for Dis trict Attorney. White's friends won the day. C. H. McCulloch, of Sumpter, the nominee of the White caucus, was elect ed chairman over Charles H. Chance, of Sumpter, the nominee of the Messlck cau cus, iy a vote of a) to 6a The election of temporary chairman set tled the contest, as It was openly an nounced that In voting for chairman the delegates would express their preference for White or Messlck for District Attor ney. After completing the temporary organ ization the convention took a recess until 2 o'clock in the afternoon, but it was 4 o'clock before the session was resumed. The resolutions indorsed Governor Cham berlain's administration and the Demo cratic County Court. The following dele gates to the State Convention were elected: W. F. Butcher, William Smith, L B. Bowen, Seymour H. Bell, E. A. McDanlel, Anthony Mohr, C. A. Northey. D. M. Kel ley, Joseph Savage, Joseph Rosenthal, J. B. Rogers,. Ed Powers, George A. Herbert. The following county ticket was nomi nated: Representative, J. O. Maxwell, Rock Creek. Commissioner, W. H. Glcason, Sumpter. Clerk, A. B. Coombs, Jr., Baker City. Sheriff, I. T. Mayfield, Baker City. Treasurer, P. A. Mann. Baker City. Recorder, Nolan Skiff, Cornucopia. ' Assessor, George W. Jett, Baker City. School Superintendent, J. A. Payton, Baker City. Surveyor, John Hagel, Baker City. Coroner, George C. Hyde, Baker City. Mose Fuchs was elected county chair man. There was no attempt made to Instruct tho delegates with reference to the Pres idency. It is understood that the delega tion will favor an unlnstructed Oregon delegation to the National Convention, although the proposition has not been for mally considered. Colonel W. F. Butcher, will probably bo the choice of Baker County for delegate to St. Louis. Colonel C. E. S. Wood, of Portland, was present at the evening session and deliv ered a brief address upon the duty of Democrats to cling to the principles of the party, even though it was necessary to sacrifice personal Interest In so doing. Mr. Wood Illustrated his point by saying that It would require considerable cour age to stand up and oppose the granting of Government aid to the Lewis and Clark Fair, yet to vote public money In ad of a Portland or any other Fair was not In harmony with the Governmental princi ples advocated by Jefferson, who said, that was the best government that governed the least. Mr. Wood was not speaking against tho Fair, as he explained, but used It merely as an Illustration of the proneness of tho people to sacrifice principle to selfish in terest NAME PART OF COUNTY TICKET Harmony Marks the Marlon County Democratic Convention. SALEM. Or., April 14. (Special.) With tho exception of some little sparring which took place between the Kalser D'Arcy factions during the process of forming a temporary organization, which ended ultimately and decisively in tho election of W. H. Downing as chairman, a victory for the D'Arcy crowd, the Ma rion County Democratic Convention, which was held In this city today passed off without a great deal of friction. Tho harmony which prevailed generally was marred only by an occasional tilt which would arise whenever tho defeated element thought they were not receiving tho proper treatment at the hands of the victors and dared to assert their assumed rights. When the atmosphere would be come too heavily charged with harmony and the monotony grew oppressive slight ructions would spring up among the faithful majority "Just to Instil a little enthusiasm In tho assembly." The chief difficulty which the conven tion encountered was the effort to fulfill the resolve to put out a full ticket, for It was found that this was a case where the offices were seeking the man, and when they did make a nomination It was a dif ficult matter to make it stick. As a result only a Legislative ticket of five men, one of whom, F. W. Durbin, says positively that ho will not run and ordered his name removed from the slate, a County Judge, Sheriff, Recorder, Treasurer, School Su perintendent Justice of Peace, Constable and delegates to the State Convention were all that could be accomplished. The offices of County Clerk; Assessor, Survey or, Coroner and Cammlssloner were left vacant for the central committee to fill. Resolutions wero adopted strongly In dorsing the administration of Governor Chamberlain, condemning tho county ad ministration and pledging their candi dates, If elected, to conduct the affairs of tho county economically and Judiciously, and also condemning the practice of pub lic offlcors keeping their official patron age within their own famillesThe ticket as nominated follows: Legislators F. X. Matthleu, August Huckesteln, Dr. J. M. Kitchen, D. J. Fry and F. W. Durbin. Shoriff J. Harding. County Judge Grant Corby, Woodburn. Recorder-J. R. Sklrvin. Treasurer David Beach. School Superintendent J. A. Sellwood. State delegates H. B. Hayes, J. Hard ing, P. L. Frazler, W. A. Llston, George CusEltcr, W. B. Simpson, W. G. Eldridge, W. Goodrich, L.-C. Cavanaugh, John A. Jeffrey, W. H. Downing, J. R. Linn, Ma rion Palmer, J. D. Shaw, J. R. Coleman, Grant Corby. E. V. Vaughan, of Silverton, was elect ed chairman of Marion County Central Committee.- DELEGATES ARE FOR HEARST. Malheur Democratic Convention Names Full Ticket. VALE. Or., April 14. (Special.) The Democratic convention of Malheur Coun ty, which met in Vale today, nominated the following ticket: County Judge, B. C. Richardson. Sheriff, J. E. Lawrence. County Clerk, William G. Thompson. Assessor, R. D. Greer. Commissioner, G. B. Glover. Treasurer, Walter Glenn. Superintendent of Schools, B. L, M111I gan. Surveyor, J. S. MUlikin. Delegates to State .and Congressional Convention, J. R. Blackoby, C H. Mofflt Robert Vanisle and D. C. Wells. Tho delegation Is In favor of M. D. Clif ford, of Canyon City, for District Judge, and Dalton Biggs for District Attorney. Three of the delegation favor Hearst and one favors Parker for tho Presidency. FOUGHT HARD ON SHERIFF. Linn County Democrats Have Lively Convention. ALBANY. Or.. April 14. (Special.) Tho Democratic County Convention held here 1 today was tho liveliest Democratic gather- Saff&'SSys.'SKilTWO WIVES CLAIM BENSON' noiDea of Democracy and a nominauon at the hands of that party was equivalent to an election has a Democratic convention In Linn County been marked with such bitter contests as were witnessed today. The contest for Sheriff between Huston, the present incumbent; Morrow,, of Sclo, and Pfelffer, of Albany, was the hardest fought battle of the day. Seven ballots were taken with but little change. Huston and Pfelffer then withdrew and Morrow was nominated, by acclamation. The contest for Judge between Stewart, of Albany, and Jackson, of Halsey, which had been carried on through the county for several months prior to the conven tion, was terminated by Stewart being nominated on the second ballot The full list of officers nominated is as follows: Judge, C. H. Stewart Commissioner, W. R. Ray. Clerk, B. M. Payne, renominated. Sheriff. G. W. Morrow. Recorder, John P. Cooley. Treasurer, E. Keebler. School Superintendent, W. L. Jackson, renominated. Assessor, D. C. Holt Representatives, A. V. Cavender, I. A. Munkers and A. P. Blackburn. Union Party Selects Delegates. HILLSBORO. Or., April 14. (Special.) The Union party of Washington County met In delegate convention here today and resolved Itself Into a body by resolu tion for the purpose of electing delegates to the State Democratic Convention. The following were elected: Dr. A. B. Bailey, John M. Wall and James H. Sewell, Hlllsboro: Charles F. Miller and Ira Purdln. Forest Grove; J. W. Vandervelden, Verboort; Jasper E. Reeves, Cornelius; B. H. Parker, "Gaston; Sol. Weckert Mlddleton. It was voted to have the convention to nominate a county and legislative ticket on April 28, and to permit the various precincts to select their own method of representation according to the apportion ment basis of today's convention. There Was no strife In the meeting", a motion to instruct the delegates to voto for no one to attend the National Con vention who did not support the Chicago and Kansas City platforms being with drawn beforo coming to a vote. Union County Democratic Ticket. ELGIN, Or., April 14. (Special.) The Democratic County Convention met In this city today. Df. R. L. Lincoln, of La Grande, was elected chairman and F. E. Smith, of the- city, secretary. After per manent organization and thq reports of the various committees were received the following ticket was nominated. Representative, L. L. McKennon, Allcel. Sheriff, C. C. Pennjngton, Allcel. Clerk, J. H. MImnaugh, Perry. Assessor, J. H. Morton, Cove. Commissioner, M. J. Duffcy, Cove. Superintendent of Schools, E. E. Bragg, Hllgard. Recorder J. T. Bolles, Union. Surveyor, Arthur Curtis. La Grande. Coroner, Dr. A. L. Richardson, La Grande. Delegates to the stato and district con ventions B. F. Wilson. M. R. Woodward, George Balrd. H. Rothchlld, C. H. Con key, T. T. Glenn, Charles McCrary, C. Ralston, A. Newlln, G. D. Tucker, Giles Pass. Lincoln County Democratic Ticket. NEWPORT, Or., Aarll 14. The Demo cratic County Convention met at Toledo today and placed the following ticket In the field: Sheriff, R. N. Warner. Clerk, Z. M. Derrick. Assessor, J. H. Lutz. Commissioner, Dudley Trapp. School Superintendent C. L. Knapp. Surveyor, G. Elksnausht Coroner, J. Williams. No nomination was made for Treasurer. Delegates to Stato and District Conven tions: J. F. Stewart, Al Waugn, A. J. Warner. Pacific County Is for McBrlde. SOUTH BEND, Wash., April 14. (Spe cial.) Practically all of the delegates to the Pacific County Convention, which meets tomorrow, are in the city tonight and they nro almost unanimous for Attorney-General Stratton, Governor Mc Brlde and Congressman Cushman. Reso lutions favoring their nomination will be adopted without opposition and Represen tative Williams will be renominated with out opposition. Tho only contest will be over Sheriff. Democrats Will Meet at Kelso. KALAMA, Wash.. April 14. (Special.) The Democratic Central Committee met In the Courthouse today and fixed April 30 the date and Kelso the place of holding tho Democratic County Convention to elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention and nominate a full county ticket There will be 40 delegates in the County Convention and the county, will be entitled to eight delegates to tho State Convention. Shell Exploded After Leaving Gun. ASTORLV, Or.. April 14. (Special.) Tho target practice with the big guns at the forts adjacent to tho mouth of the river, which has been In progress for several days, has been concluded. Some excellent records were made with the disappearing guns, but the results with tho mortar batteries wero not nearly so satisfactory. One of the floating targets escaped uninjured and tho steamer iajor Guy Howard went outside and picked It up near the lightship. A story emanating from Ilwaco has been In circulation that during the practice one of the six-inch guns at Fort Stevens exploded, but as nearly as can be learned the report Is untrue. Tho only unusual occurrence was at Fort Columbia, when a shell exploded soon after leaving tho muzzle of a disappearing gun. The shell was not charged and tho explanation offered Is that the lead plug became loosened and the gas entering the shell caused It to explode. Report of Astoria Water Commission. ASTORIA, Or., April 14. (Special.) The report of tho Astoria Water Com mission for the quarter ending on March 31 was filed in the office of the City Auditor today. It shows tho re ceipts and disbursements of the de partment to have been as follows: Cash on hand at beginning of the quarter, $13,067.87; receipts, $7540.15; disbursements, $14,088.24; balance on hand at close of quarter, $6519.78. Of the amount disbursed, $10,918.06 was for the payment of ten $1000 water bonds with Interest and premium on the same. Water Works for Seaside. ASTORIA, Or.. April 14. (Special.) The matorlal for the proposed new water system at Seaside has been or dered and work on the construction will be commenced as soon as it ar rives. The intention Is to employ the men who have been working in the Seaside Spruce Lumber Company's mill so as to provide them with employ ment until the mill resumes operations. Sciatica Cured After Twenty Yeara of Torture. For more than twenty years Mr. J. B. Massey. of 3322 Clinton street, Minneap olis, Minn., was tortured by sciatica. The faln and suffering which he endured dur ng this time Is beyond comprehension. Nothing gave him any permanent relief until he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. One application of that liniment relieved the pain and made sleep and rest possi ble, and less than one bottle has effected a permanent cure. Mr. Massey relates his experience for the benefit of others who may be similarly afflicted. If trou bled with sciatica or rheumatism, why not try a 25-cent bottle of Pain Balm and see for yourself how quickly it relieves the naln. For salo by all druffglsta. INDICTED CALIFORNIA LAND GRABBER IN MORE TROUBLE. Woman Married to Him. Years Ago' to Contest Legality of Marriage With "Mrs. SvIftwater Bill." SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., April 14. (Spe cial.) There Is no doubt that John A. Benson, indicted land-grabber. Is married to the dashing young woman who was formerly the wife of "Swiftwater Bill" Gates. There Is considerable doubt whether he Is not also married to the wom an who has borne his name for 37 years, and still bears it Benson says he was divorced from and never remarried Mrs. Benson No. 1. Mrs. RpriKon denies nbso- flutely that there has ever been a divorce. Benson declines to discuss where, when or why of the divorce which he alleges. The marriage of Benson to the former Mrs. "Swiftwater BUI." it has Just been learned, took place nearly a year ago In the remotest corner of California, Alpine County, last year. When Benson was urged to make his record clear he said: "Oh, I guess you have got enough trou ble for me In the land cases down In the Federal Court; that ought to be sufiiclent for the time being. There Is no use bring ing thl3 other matter up Just now." Mrs. Benson No. 1 said, when asked about marital affairs: "John A. Benson Is still my husband and he has violated the law of the state and of our church by taking a second wife. We were married on August 28, I860, at SIgourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. The ceremony took place In tho Methodist Church. We have raised two children. My hUBband has never secured a divorce from me, for no papers of any kind were ever served on me, and he has never been away a sufiiclent length of time to gain residence anywhere else to entitle him to bring- suit I shall see xny attorney and have him sued for bigamy." POLICE TO HERD CATTLE, Salem Council Will Provide Special Officers for Suburbs, SALEM. Or., April 14. (Special.) An ordinance will bo brought before the Common Council at its meeting next Tuesday evening providing for tho ap pointment of a special police officer in each of the three outside precincts which were annexed to the city proper under the new city charter. Tho direct pur pose of this movement Is to solve the problem of preventing the running at large of stock upon tho commons. It was brought about by a request from Chief of Police Gibson, who asked for another officer to assist him In his duties as poundmaster. The new officers will serve without pay, but are requjred to establish and maintain a pound yard, and will be entitled to all pound fees which they collect There has been much complaint of the tock nuisance, and it Is thoqght this arrangement 'will afford tho desired relief. An ordinance will also probably be In troduced changing the present system of naming tho streets of tho city to numer als and letters with tho possible excep tion of biate and Commercial streets, the numbered streets to run north and south and the lettered ones east and west The system of the numbering of houses will also be changed from, tho present 40 numbers to tho block, to 100 numbers to tho block. GOOD WEATHER FOR SHEEP. Eastern Oregon Wool Will Be of Bet ter, Cleaner Quality. LA GRANDE, Or., April 14. (Special.) The sheepmen of Eastern Oregon say that the late Spring, which is 30 days behind time, will have a splendid effect upon all the flocks of Eastern Oregon, and the great supply of water now pouring down the hills on every side will Insure good pasturage way Into the Gummer, and year lings this Summer will be stronger and fatter and bring" better prices than ever before. Lambing 1? now at Its height, and the Increase in tho flocks promises to be very large. Wool this year will be of much finer quality and cleaner than last year because the Bheep will not have to run in dust so long before shearing time, which in this part of Eastern Oregon will he about May 25, and the sheepmen through out tho country seem very Jubilant. Wool from last year's crop In Eastern Oregon has been sold in Philadelphia with in the past week for 17 cents, and this Is a good indication that prices this year will go higher. IN CONFERENCE AT HILLSBORO United Evangelicals Presided Over by Bishop Hartzler. HILLSBORO, Or., April 14. (Spedal.) Tho Oregon conference of the United Evangelical Church convened In this city today with Bishop H. B. Hartzler, of Pennsylvania, as moderator. Rev. H. A. Deck, of Corvallis, was elected secretary and Rev. C. T. Hurd. of Salem conference, reporter. Bishop Hartzler made a short address and pointed out the great worth of the work being done by the church organiza tion. Rev. E. E McVIckors, formerly of tho Platto River conference, was admitted to tho Oregon body. Reports were heard from the ministers of the churches of the state, after which the meeting adjourned for the day. NORTHWEST DEAD. Mrs. Christina Wellsher. CORVALLIS, Or., April 14. (Special.) The funeral of Mrs. Christina Wellsher, an Oregon pioneer of 1S52, and well known throughout Benton County, occurred yes terday from the residence of her son, Theo Wellsher, In this city. The Inter ment was In Simpson Chapel cemetery, near Monroe. Mrs. Wellsher was born In New York 73 years ago. She wa3 married to Jacob H. Wellsher in Illinois In 1S51 and the fol lowing year crossed the plains to Oregon, settling In Portland. After a year there, the family moved to Lana County, and in 1S59 settled at Monroe, Benton County, where the husband died S3 years ago. The surviving children are: Theo Wellsher, Corvallis; Mrs. Sol Richardson, Hoqulam, Wash., and Mrs. M. W. Star, Hanford, Cal, Miss Anna Johnson. PACIFIC UNIVERSITY. Forest Grove, April 14. (Special.) Anna Johnson, who was a second-year student in the academy, died at her rooming-place In thl3 city last night, aged 18 years. Miss Johnson w.is registered from Gales City, and was one of the most diligent students In the insti tution. Her fnneral will he held tomorrow morning, when all academy classes will be dismissed. Amos Lester. EARLY, Or., April 14. (Special.) Amos Lester, long a resident of Sherman Coun ty, died here April 6, aged 79 years. He leaves a wife and seven children. Eugene Wants the Fair. EUGENE, Or., April 14. (Special.) There Is arising In this county a strong desire to seo the Southern Oregon District Agricultural Society hold Its annual fair at this place again next Fall. The Fair was held here last Fall and was quite success ful, and If the idea of rotation is followed the right would go to one of the other counties. But the rotation policy does not always prevail, and In such a case there 1 would be a chance for Lane County again fEr aim hi- m Miss Nettie Blackmore," Minneapolis,! tells haw any young woman may be per-J manently cured of monthly pains by taking Lydia E Pinfcham's Vegetable Compound i "Young "Women: I had frequent headaches of a severe nature, j dark spots before my eyes, and at my menstrual periods I suffered I untold agony. A member of the lodge advised me to try Iiydla E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, but; I only scorned good advice and felt that my case was hopeless, but she kept at me until I bought a bottle and started taking it. I soon had the best reason in the world to change my opinion of the medicine, as each day mj; health improved, and noiwrTTfoc onfiTvivanfinnhTinin ah rnvittenstruation'Deriods. Iammoat srratefuL" Netxis Blaokxobe, 28 Painful are quickly and permanently ihousands -which prove this statement to be a fact. Menstruation is a severe strain on a woman's vitality, if it is painful something is wrong. Don't take narcotics to deaden tho pain, but removo the cause perhaps it is caused by irregularity or womb displace- f ments, or the development of a tumor. Whatever it is, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is guaranteed to cure It. If there is anything- ahout your case about which you would like special advice, ivrite freely to Mrs. Pinkham. She will treat your letter as strictly confidential. Sho can surely help you, for no person in America can sneak from a wider experience in treating female ills. Sho has helped hundreds of thousands of women back to health. Her address is Lynn, Mass., and her advice is free. You are very foolish if you do not accept her kind invitation. I am now enjoying the best of health, and am most grateful, and only too pleased to endorse such a great remedy." Miss Jenxie L. Jttapjxs, 604 H St, N. W., "Washington, D. G Mrs. Pinkham, whose address is liynn, Mass., will answer cheer fully and without cost all letters addressed to her by sick women. this year. It Is understood that C003 county would be in line for a turn at the fair, and Marshfleld would bo the point if succession is followed. But It is possi ble that Marshfleld will not want to un dertake the task, and In that event both Eugene and Roseburg would ask to ho recognized. The board meets in Roseburg the first Monday in next month, when the matter Is to bo decided. Target-Range at American Lake. VANCOUVER BARRACKS, Wash., April 13. (Special.) Extensive prepara Uons are being made by the department officials for the purpose of establishing a permanent target range at American Lake. This place is reported as being one of the finest places in the United States for this purpose, as It can be arranged for long distance and skirmish firing, as well as for the artillery practice. On account of these natural facilities there will be a company sent from Fort Lawton and a detachment from this post who will commence at once to construct a modern and up-to-date target range. It Is the Intention of the department to lend the range to the National Guard of the different states when they hold their en campments. From the fact that there will be such an expense undergone to make this place suitable for the mobilization of troops It is quite probable that American Lake will he the scene of the encampment this Summer. Nothing can be said regarding the date or place by tho department officials. Contract Let for Target Butte. HOQUIA1I, Wash., April 14. (Special.) The contract for the National Guard tar get practice, consisting of the building of regulation target butts, was let yesterday by Captain Thayer Lamb to Creech Bros., of Aberdeen. This range will be situated on the mud flats west of this city, about a. mile below the city limits, and the place is an excellent one. Debate for Championship Honors. M'MINNVILLE COLLEGE, McMlnn- f On tha World Every Elgin Watch is fully guaranteed. All jewelers have Elgin Watches. 4,Timemaker3 and Timekeepers," an illustrated history of the watch, sent free upon request to ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH CO., ELGIN, ILL. " -Central Ave., Minneapolis, 2Iinn. Periods N overcome by Lydia E. Pinkham'a Details of Another tase. i "Deab Mrs. PcrasAir: Ignorance and carelessness is the cause of most of the suffer ings of women. I believe that if vra properly understood the laws of health we would all be well, but if the sick women only knew the truth about Xydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, they would be saved much suffer ing and would soon be cured. "I used it for five months for a local diffi culty which had troubled me for years, and for which I had spent hundreds of dollars in the vain endeavor to rec tify. My life forces "were being sapped, ind I was daily losing my vitality. " Lydi E. Pinkham's Vegetable rnmr.niini nwsfl ttia rnTrmletelv. and ville. Or.. April 21. (Special.) Tho Inter collegiate debate, for the championship of the Collegiate Debating League of Ore gon, will be hold hero on tho evening of April 15. The cbntesttng teams will be from the Oregon State Normal School and McMlnnville Colloge. The question to be discussed Is, "Resolved, that, taken as a whole, Institutions of which the Stand ard Oil Company and the United States Steel Corporation are types are economic evils In the United States." Monmouth will have the affirmative of the question and McMlnnville will speak for the negative. Young Trout at Clackamas Hatchery OREGON CITY, Or., April H. (Special.) In the last three months the Govern ment hatchery at Oregon City has re ceived 500,000 trout eggs from other Gov ernment stations located at Northvllle. Mich.; Manchester. la., and Leadvllle. Colo. The eggs, which Include thq Lake. Rainbow and Eastern brook varieties, have all hatched out and will be planted In the mountain streams of this state by July 1. Those are the same varieties of the trout family that have been placed in the Oregon streams. Hospital for Chemawa School. SALEM, Or.. April 14. (Special.) Con gressman BInger Hermann has been hon ored by having his name bestowed upon the now hospital building' which is to be erected at Chemawa Indian School this year. An Inspector of the Department of Indian Affairs has been here and a site for the new building was selected. Tho structure, which will be of brick and will cost $15,000, will be located on the east side of the Southern Pacific track, and north of the new school building. It will ha known as Hermann Hospital. Lecture by Dr. Hutchinson. PACD7IC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove. April 14. (Special.) A lecture upon tho subject "Some Delusions on Diet" was dollvered In the auditorium last night by Dr. Woods Hutchinson, secretary of tho State Board of Health. The address was both Interesting1 and Instructive. fiQBEBsea! QESBSBBS iBBBQSBC iREQEEQBI MBgayqffWnl