Morning Oregonian., June 21, 1904, Image 1

VOL. XLIV. NO. 13,582.
PORTLAND, OREGON, TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1904.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
O H ON HAND
Delegates to Chicago
Having Dreary Time.
CAN SCORE NO TRIUMPHS
Work of Convention Appears
to Be "Cut and Dried.
DR. KEENE STIRS THE WATERS
Armed With an Order From Steel He
Gets All the Seats, but Has to
Give Up a Portion-YVith
Other Northwest Men.
NEW REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
COMMITTEE.
CHICAGO. June 20. Following Is the
new Republican National Committee, so
far as selected:
Alabama Charles H. Scott.
Arkansas Powell Clayton.
Alaska John H. Hels.
California George A. Knight.
Connecticut Charles F. Brooker.
Delaware J. E. Addlcks.
District of Columbia Robert R. Rl
burn. Florida J. X. Coombs.
Georgia Judson W. Lyons.
Hawaii Alexander G. M. Robertson.
Idaho "W. B. Heyburn.
Illinois Frank O. Lowden.
Indiana Harry S. Xw.
Iowa Ernest E. Hart.
Indian Territory P. I Sooper.
Kansas David "W. Mulvane.
Kentucky John AY. Yerkes.
Maine John Hill,
ilaryland Louis E. McComas.
Massachusetts "W. Murray Crane.
Michigan John "VV. Blodgett.
Minnesota Frank B. Kol'ogg.
Mississippi I. B. Moseley.
Missouri Thomas J. Akin.
Montana John B. "tt'alte.
Nebraska Charles II. Merrill.
Nevada P. T. Jlanlynn.. . ;
JCow liimpshire Frank L. Streeter. "
New Jersey Franklin Murphy.
Hew-aTorlc JV L. "Ward.
Xew Mexico Solomon t-iina,
Xorth Dakota Alexander McKenzIe.
Ohio Myron T. Herrlck.
Oregon Charles H. Carey.
Oklahoma C M. Cade.
Pennsylvania Boles Penrose.
South Dakota J. M. Green.
Tennessee W. P. Brownlow.
Texas C C. Lyons.
Utah C E. Loose.
Virginia G. E. Bowden.
"Washington Levi Ankeny.
"West Virginia X. B. Scott.
"Wisconsin H. C. Payne.
"Wyoming G. D. Sexton.
CHICAGO. June 20. (Staff Correspon
dence.) Oreeon, Washington and Idaho
delegations to the Republican National
Convention are having a dreary time.
There Is no prospect of an opportunity for
them to play an important part In the
proceedings, to have any voice In the plat
form, or to come home with any glory
gained in the triumph of a beloved riomi.
r.ee after a florce struggle. Everything
has the appoarance of being cut and dried
so that tho goneral outlook is depressing.
Oregon, in particular, would rejoice in the
nomination of Cannon for Vice-President,
or in a platfrom declaration against the
subsidy bill, neither of which consumma
tions Is among the probabilities.
The Oregon Delegation.
All of the Oregon delegates are here
with the exception of H. "W. Scott, whoso
proxy Is held by State Senator C W.
Hodson. The delegation Is quartered at
the Victoria Hotel, only a block from the
storm center nt the Auditorium and its
adjoining annex. "W. B. Ayer, who ar
ranged for the headquarters, has been
here for some days, accompanied by Mrs.
Ayer. They have been East for some
weeks, Including a visit to Mr. Ayer's old
home in Bangor, Me.
The next to arrive were Dr. J. M. Keene,
of Mcdford, and S. Li Kline, of Corvallls,
who are quartered at the Auditorium An
nex. Ira S. Smith, formerly of Polk, and
now of Malheur, stopped a few days at
St. Louis on his way, and so did X. C.
Richards, of Sumpter, who also visited
relatives in Iowa, The last to arrive
were Judge C H. Carey and Senator Hod
son, who came in this morning, having
stopped over at St. Paul.
At 12 o'clock today the delegation or
ganized in the parlors of the Victoria,
Judge Carey called the meeting to ordor
and suggested "VV. B. Ayer be chairman,
who was olected. Mr. Richards being made
secretary. The following assignments were
then made:
National committeeman, C. H. Carey,
Portland: honorary vlce-presidont Nation
al Convention, C TV. Hodson, Portland;
committee on permanent organization, L
S. Smith, Vale; committee on platform. J.
U. Campbell, Oregon City; committee on
credentials, J. M. Keene, Medford; com
mittee to notify ihe President, S. L. Kline,
Corvallis; committee to notify the Vice
President, N. C. Richards. Sumpter.
Breeze Over Ship-Subsidy Question.
The delegation decided to vote as a
ur.lt on all questions, the majority to rule.
Something of a breeze was created on the
ship-subsidy question. Attention was
called to ttie fact that the Washington
delegation was agitating a plank favoring
the subsidy scheme and It was desired to
put the Oregon delegation on record
against It. The flght for this declaration
was principally made by Smith and Rich
ards, and the only opposition was offered
by Hodson and Keene, who feared that
the delegation might some way run foul
of "programme."
Other members were inclined to demur,
but on a vote the anti-subsidy, people won
out by a vote of six to two, so that Mr.
Campbell is Instructed to go down the
line against the subsidy if it is advocated
in the resolutions committee.
Washington Has No Hope for It.
I learn, however, that the Washington
delegates have no expectation of secur
ing recognition of the subsidy, but took
the action they did In a perfunctory way
in obedience to the explicit instructions of
their State Convention. In view of The
Oregonian's long and earnest opposition
to the subsidy scheme, it was very grati
fying to be assured by the members of
the delegation that the graft is very un
popular throughout Oregon. And yet, I
have gradually and reluctantly come to
the conclusion that Federal support of a
mercant marine in some form or other
cannot much longer be averted. This Is
also the opinion of Senator Beveridge, of
Indiana, with whom I sat at dinner this
evening, and who has never consented to
the subsidy proposals, though urged to
do so by no less a person than the late
Senator Hanna himself.
Washington 'Delegation.
The Washington delegation is at the
Palmer House, gloomily out of the swim,
and appropriately depressed. The organ
ization was effected as follows:
Chairman J. M. Ashton, Tacoma; secre
tary, A. W. Perley, of Colfax; National
committeeman. Senator Levi Ankeny: to
notify President, J. G. Lewis, Montesano;
to notify Vice-President, Dr. A, B. East
ham, Vancouver; resolutions, J. S. Mc
Millan, Roche Harbor; honoray vice-president
of convention, George Donald,
North-- "Yakima; permanent organ
ization, Charles Sweeney, Spokane; cre
dentials, C E. Brigham, Mount Vernon.
This list embraces all the Washington
delegates except Erastus Bralnard, of
Seattle, who is not here and whose proxy
Is held by George W. Dllllng, of Seattle.
The only other alternate present is Philip
Hlitz, of Olympla.
There was something doing In the Ore
gon delegation today when the subject of
seats for guests came up. Owing to the
Iroquois horror popular assemblages in
Chicago are limited la number by
the authorities and the Coliseum
at "Wabash avenue and Sixteenth
street, where the convention Is
to meet, Is to be allowed only something
like half Its full capacity. There is a
consequent famine In tickets, which are
selling at $50 each and hard to find at
that. Oregon's delegates are assigned one
seat each for each delegate and alternate,
and an additional one seat each for use
among friends. Judge of the consternation
that reigned, therefore, when it developed
that there were no seats for the delega
tion for the reason that Dr. Keene, of
Medford, had anticipated it by presenting
to the sergeant-at-arms a written order
from George Steele, the retiring National
Committeeman, for the tickets. Keene
bad taken care of certain Chicago friends
of Steel, then appropriated such tickets
as he and Kline wanted, and proposed to
turn the meager remainder over to the
delegation. There was the liveliest kind
of a row on this Information, and some
settlement was reached Involving serious
inroads on the Keene-Kline holdings. The
seats of course belonged to the present
delegation.
Convention Notes.
B. F. Riley is here.
The Idaho delegation is at the Great
Northern and is having trouble to get
convention seats.
State Senator H. W. Coe is here, faith
fully booming the Lewis and Clark Fair
and talking about Oregon's 23,000 Republi
can majority.
John Barrett showed up today inevit
ably. He is busy explaining to every one
the exact state of public sentiment in
Oregon on all matters of general interest
E. B.
OLD COMMITTEE ENDS WORK.
Six Philippine Delegates Admitted,
but Have Only Two Votes.
CHICAGO. June 20. Tho present Re
publican National Committee met to
day for the last time, finished the few
details left for its consideration, and then
adjourned for good. No National Com
mittee meetings will bo held until the
new organization is formed at the close
of the convention. When the members
met today Senator Scott, of West Vir
ginia, took the chair. Senator McComas,
of Maryland, at once introduced a reso
lution providing that Acting Chairman
Henry C. Payne be made chairman for.
the remaining time the committee Is in
existence. He paid a high tribute to Mr.
Payne's ability and party services and
moved for the adoption of his resolution.
It was adopted by a rising vote, and Mr.
Payne was declared chairman of the
committee. On taking the chair, Mr.
Payne made a short address, thanking
the members of the committee for the
honor bestowed.
Admit Philippine Delegates.
The question of seating the six dele
gates from the Philippines was taken up,
and It was decided to admit them as
'delegates with a total of two votes.
Votes of thanks were then passed to the
people of Chicago for courtesies rendered
to the members of the local committee,
which has prepared the hall for the con
vention, and to Elmer Dover, the secre
tary ot the National Committee, for serv
ices performed. The committee then ad
journed sine die.
Republican Clubs Meet. .
CHICAGO. June 20. The executive com
mittee of the League of Republican Clubs
met today and decided to have the next
meeting of the League at Indianapolis,
October 5 and 6. The following message
from President Roosevelt was read:
"Say to the boys of the National League
In Chicago that it is just such unselfish
and aggressive work as they are doing
for the party throughout the country
that appeals most strongly to me; it Is
the kind of work that makes for good In
the party and In he Nation. I want to
be remembered most cordially to league
workers."
Will Address Overflow Meeting.
CHICAGO. June 20. Arrangements in
itiated by the Republican National Com
mittee, and perfected by the local com
mittee on arrangements, provide for an
overflow of Republican oratory during the
Convention at the meetings Tuesday and
Wednesday at the .Auditorium. Those
who have accepted the invitation of the
committee to speak at these meetings are
Secretary Shaw. Senator Lodge. Senator
Depew. Senator Dolliver, ex-Senator Wol
cott and Representative J. Adam Bede,
of Minnesota.
NDiilTOWIIU
Fairbanks the Man for
Vice-President
YORK SETTLES IT
Much-Wanted Candidate Still
Refuses io Declare Himself.
OWN STATE WONT NAME HIM
Senator Says if the Convention Deems
He Is Needed, WeJI and -Good-Old
Leaders Are Greatly
Missed.
CHICAGO, Juno 20. The nomination of
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks for Vice
President was regarded as settled tonight
when New York decided to cast her 78
votes for him. While it has seemed a
foregone conclusion for some time that
the Indiana Senator would be Mr. Roose
velt's running mate, there have been ef
forts made to bring out other candidates
and start a stampede of delegates for
some other man. These attempts failed
almost In their inception, and it early be
came apparent that Fairbanks was the
choice of most of the delegations. New
York's action was more formal than that
of other states, and practically settled
all doubt-among those who were opposed
to the Indiana man.
Many Criticise Fairbanks.
Considerable criticism has been direct
ed at Senator Fairbanks because of his
failure to definitely declare his position.
All that has been possible to obtain from
him was a statement that he did not con
sider the honor one which a man should
seek or decline, and If the Republican
party wanted him, and needed him, he
would accept, although ho was not a can
didate, and would not allow the Indiana
delegation to express Itself in favor of
his nomination. The attitude seemed to
irritate some of the leaders, who saw
SENATOR FAIRBANKS "DEAR ME! I WONDER WHO THEY'RE GOING TO PUT UP
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT?"
no reason why the Senator should not
come squarely out with a formal" state
ment. This "Indiana.; puzzle" was one of the
features of the day. The members of the ,
delegation from the Hoosier State met to
determine their course In regard to the J
Fairbanks boom.- Senator Fairbanks at
tended the meeting and addressed the del-
egates. He talked for 15 minutes, the j
meeting- adjourned, and the delegation
was no wiser concerning his wishes, be
yond a reiteration of his' statement that'
he did not wish his state to present his
name lor the nomination for the Vice-
Presidency.
Day Is Unusually Quiet.
It Is expected, however, other states
are ready to do so. Probably the nom
ination will come from Alabama, the first
state on the roll.
Dealing in Futures.
There was some dealing in futures in
the Vice-Presidential game today. . Sen
atorFalrbanks' friends were of the opin
ion that, if he expressed either a. desire
tfor. the. nomination, or the disinclination.
to accept the place, such action would
be used against him four years hence,
if he should be a candidate for the Presidency-
By pursuing the course he has,
and accepting a party call, they think he
has - obligated the party to him. Had .he
been an aspirant for the place, they ar
gue, the obligation would be the other
way.
In trying to "smoke out" Senator Fair
banks, it Is said that the party leaders
who have been active with the names. of
other men wanted to make it plain that
no obligation was created by naming
Fairbanks for the place. ."While this is
all very remote from the present situa
tion, it is regarded as showjng that the
conditions surrounding the selection of
Mr.-yRoosevelt as Vice-President four
years ago are still fresh In the minds of
the Republican politicians. At the same
time, they do not agree that a precedent
was created four years ago, or will be
created by naming Mr. Fairbanks at this
Convention.
During the day ex-Secretary Long
sprang the name of Secretary Taft, and
Massachusetts men went forth and dis
cussed the suggestion with other dele
gates. Ohio received the proposition with
the statement that It was unfair to Sec
retary Taft to bring him out at this tlme.v
and, further, " that Ohio had decided to
support Fairbanks, who is a native of
that state.
Complimentary ballots will be cast for
many favorite sons, although it is known
that the Indiana Senator will be nom
inated. Colorado will vote for John W.
Springer, Illinois for Robert HItt, Mis
souri for Cyrus P. Walbrldge, Nebraska
for John L. Webster, and Wisconsin for
ex-Governor Ward Schofield. iNb doubt
before the ballot is completed all these
states will change and cast their votes
for Fairbanks, making the nomination
unanimous.
B Y SF I
Parker Is Held to Be
ChoiGe of Traitors.
IS STRONGLY DENOUNCED
"Sins of Cleveland Killed Me,"
Says Nebraskan.
REMEMBER HILLAND BELMONT
Boy Orator Addresses New York
Meeting Called as Protest Against
Jurist-Campaign Between
Capital and Democracy.
NEW YORK, June 20. (Special.) Wil
liam J. Bryan gave expression to his per
sonal views on current political matters at
what purported to be a convention of pro
test of loyal Democrats against the meth
ods of Judge Alton B. Parker, August Bel
mont et al.t held In Cooper Union in this
city tonight. Bryan said he was defeated
both times he made the campaign for
President because he was compelled to
carry the sins of a traitorous President
who betrayed his party. My protest to
day against Belmont, Cleveland and the
rest is that they are taking the party
back to Wall street. I am opposed to
Parker because he is a weak man, and If
elected, would prove a disappointment to
the brave Democratic hosts. He is weak
because afraid to express his opinions on
questions of public, policy; in fact, his
weakness amounts to cowardice. Money
Is not the great issue; it Is a question of
plutocracy against Democracy.
"The Parker men claim many states,
but had it not been for bribery they
would have had but few delegations.
"It has been a fraudulent campaign,
They have openly bought men and con
ventions, and any man who countenances
that work does not deserve the office of
President. In Connecticut men were
bought at the conventions in Parker's in
terest, I denounce Parker's candidacy as
one carried on by trampling on the Tights
of Democrats."
Mr. Bryan then proceeded to assert that
ex-Senator David B. Hill Is a "'political
trickster."
"Were I to express my opinion of Par
ker and his mentor. Hill," he said, "I
would be compelled to use unparlia
mentary language, and this I desire to
avoid. Cowards and straddlers can find
no place In the Democratic ranks, and
Hill, Parker and the New York state
Democratic cowardly, straddling platform
will find but little respect when they
reach St. Louis.
"The demands of this country are for
brave men. It required brave men to
stand up for Democracy in 1SS6. I knew
In that year that in every state we were
threatened with bankruptcy for being
Dembcrats.
"What does the state platform stand
for? It states it is opposed to unneces
sary duties.. Whoever advocated an un
necessary duty? Where does Parker stand
on Imperialism? We dont know. Where
does he stand on the money question? Is
he for gold? We don't know. Is he for
silver? We cannot tell. Maybe he Is for
radium who can tell?
"I object to playing with loaded dice.
We don't know Parker's views but I am
afraid some men do. Friends, don't trust
him.
Pays Compliments to Belmont.
"I charge that while Parker has con
cealed his views from the people, he has
made them known to the men behind him.
"What Is Mr. Belmon't consideration in
the Parker candidacy? He is too shrewd
a financier to Invest his money without
being sure of the goods. If Mr. Parker
deals honestly he -would say to Mr. Bel
mont what he says to others, that his
lips are sealed and if he did so he would
not be Mr. Belmont's candidate."
Before making his address, Mr. Bryan
said he would not name his favorite can
didate for President.
Judge Samuel Seabury, of the City
Court, who presided, spoke of Parker as
the candidate of the "plutocracy." He ad
vised the meeting to repudiate Parker,
and urged the sending of a delegation to
St. Louis to protest against his nomina
tion and to assure theconventlon that if
nominated Parker could not carry the
Staeof New York. -
The platform adopted at the meeting
opens by condemning the expansion policy
of the Republican Administration. In
speaking of the recent Democratic con
vention, the platform recites that the con
vention Instructed for Parker by a vote
of 201 to 149 and that many of those who
voted against this resolution of instruc
tion represented the Democratic districts
of the state, where enthusiastic support
for the nominee Is essential to party sue
cess. The platform goes on to say that
Parker's candidacy Is discredited by the
character of his sponsors and that neither
he nor those who speak lor him have
presented his candidacy so as even to de
serve success.
BRYAN MJST GIVE WIDOW GOID
The Court Rules in Favor of Mrs.
Philo Bennett.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 20. William
J. Bryan came here today to attend a
hearing In the Probate Court in connec
tion with his position as executor of the
estate of the late Phllo S. Bennett. The
hearing was ordered in the application of
Mrs. Bennett, the widow, requesting that
the court direct the executor to turn over
to her the sum of $73,000, which, by the
terms of the will wast left to the widow
outright. It was set forth that the
money would be in the hands of Mr. Sloat,
Mr. Benett's former partner, and that he
was ready to pay it under proper author
ity. The 575,000 bequest is not involved in
the legal fight between Mr. Bryan and
Mrs. Bennett, and when the proceedings
opened Mr. Bryan said that he was ready
and willing to pay the money x to the
widow, but he could not see the necessity
tor a court order since he had given a
bond in this state.
Counsel for 3Irs. Bennett Insisted upon
the order, and after some further discus
sion Judge Cleveland said he .was In
clined to issue the order asked for, and
at his suggestion the attorneys agreed to
get together and try to frame an order
of a satisfactory nature.
WANTS CHTLDEEN, NOT GOLD.
Mrs. Phipps Declines to Accept the
Offer of Her Husband.
PITTSBURG. Pa., June 20. Millionaire
Lawrence C. Phipps, with his attorneys,
met Judge Freeman Piatt Rogers, of New
York, cpunsel for Mrs. Phipps, at the
Duquesne Club today, In an attempt to
settle out of court the differences between
te millionaire and his wife. The recently
begun divorce proceedings at Denver by
Mr. Phipps and numerous financial con
troversies, it was hoped, could be dis
posed of privately. But while no one
connected with the consultation would
talk tonight". It Is known that no results
were reached.
Mrs. Phipps defused to consider any
proposition which did not Include the re
turn of the two children recently kid
naped In New York by the father to her
custody. It is understood she was of
fered more than 51,000,000 If she would
agree to reside permanently in Europe
and renounce all claims to the children,
which offer she declined. Mr. Phipps, it
is not believed, will offer further induce
ments looking toward a personal settle
ment of the difficulties.
WEBSTER DAVIS NOT ON HAND'
Boer Leaders He Charged With Writ
ing Threatening Letters Released.
NEW YORK, June 20. Webster Davis,
ex-Assistant Secretary of the Interior,
failed to appear today as complainant
against General Samuel Pearsons and
Cornelius Vanderhoght, former Commis
sioners of the late Boer Republic, whom
he charged with sending him threatening
letters. As a result of his nonappear
ance the men were discharged on their
own recognizance.
The attorney for Mr. Davis said that his
client was ill, and asked that the case
be postponed. After a conference, the
Justice stated he would discharge the
former Boer Commissioners. The case
may be reopened at any future time,
which the District Attorney said he would
do when Mr. Davis was able to appear.
Former Partner of Depew.
TITUSVILLE, Pa., June 20. Henry W.
Potter, a pioneer of the early oil develop
ment, and in 1SS1 a partner in the banking
and brokerage business with Chauncey M.
Depew, of New York, is dead in this city.
METCftLF GETS IT
To Be Secretary of Com
merce and Labor.
CHANGE OCCURS JUNE 30
California!! Has Long Been in
Close Touch With President.
C0RTELY0U -VERY BUSY MAN
He Desires to Conclude Much of Work
He Initiated Before Resigning)
and His Presence at Chicago
Convention Also Desired,
WASHINGTON. June 20. It can bo
stated, with definiteness that Representa
tive Victor H. Metcalf, ot the Third Cali
fornia District, will succeed Secretary
George E. Cortelyou as head of the De
partment of Commerce and Labor.
It has been assumed for ten days that
Mr. Metcalf probably would be Invited
to accept the portfolio. President Roose
velt holds him in high esteem, and for a
long time he has been in closer touch with
Mr. Roosevelt than almost any other
member of the House of Representatives.
No change will be made in the depart
ment until the close of the present fiscal
year on June 30. Mr. Cortelyou will con
clude the work of a year, as several mat
ters of importance which he has initiated;
are pending.
Secretary Cortelyou. who arrived from
New York this morning,. was engaged bus
ily today on matters of detail concerning;
the Investigation of the General Slocum
disaster. Inquiry will be made as
thorough and searching as the department
officials can make It. Assurance Is given
that the blame for the disaster will be
fixed promptly, and that those responsible
for It will be held to rigid accountability.
Mr. Cortelyou will leave Washington for
Chicago tomorrow, arriving in the Con
vention City Wednesday evening.
LARGE ITREJLTJJTAH MINE.
Two Hundred Men Made Idle by
Destruction of Hoist.
PARK CITY, Utah, June 20. The big
No. 2 hoist of the "Ontario mine, located
near this city, was totally destroyed to
day, throwing 200 men out of employment
and causing a nominal loss of 5400,000. The
actual loss, however, will not greatly ex
ceed 5600,000, the loss otherwise being an
Immense Cornish pump, which has not
been used since the completion of the
Ontario tunnel, which drains that dis
trict, several years ago.
Charities Conference Names Oficers.
PORTLAND, Me., June 20. The National
Conference of Charities and Corrections
today elected Dr. Samuel G. Smith, of St.
Paul, president. Among the vice-presidents
named was Mr. SImms, of San
Francisco.
CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPER
Republican National Convention.
Northwest delegates are having a dreary time,
work of gathering appearing to be all cut
and dried. Pate 1.
Fairbanks still refuses to talk, but it Is prac
tically certain that he will be nominated,
for Vice-President. Page 1.
Tariff revisionists are utterly routed. Page .
Senator Ankeny wins spirited contest for Na
tional Committeeman from Washington.
Page 3.
Judge C. H. Carey Is the new National Com
mitteeman for Oregon. Page 1.
Political.
Bryan strongly denounces Parker as a Presi
dential candidate. Page 1.
Louisiana unanimously Instructs for Parker.
Page 4.
National.
Congressman Metcalf. of California, -will suc
ceed Cortelyou as Secretary of Commerce
and Labor. Page 1
Paul Morton, of Chicago, is offered the Secre
taryship of the Navy. . Page 1
National 1005 Fair Board will decide on eita
for buildings tomorrow. Page 4.
Itusso-Japanese War.
Russians mistake New York newspaper man
to- spy and kill him. Page 4.
Japanese are to land another army to reduco
Port Arthur. Page 4.
Russian losses in battle of Vafangow are
proving enormously large. Page 4.
Domestic.
Bodies of 102 people on the fated steamer Slo
cum wash ashore. Page
Release of captives Perdicarls and Varley is
again delayed. Page 4.
Portland mine, in Cripple Creek, the former
stronghold of unionism, will hereafter em
ploy nonunion help. Page 4.
Pociilc Coast.
Woodmen ot World win suit brought by Sarah
C. Miller. Page 5.
Fire in town of Cul de Sac, Idaho. Page 5.
Frank A. Seufert elected Mayor of The Dalles.
Page 5.
Washington Pioneers Association will hold Its
reunion today and tomorrow. Page 5.
Electric line may connect Portland and Salem.
Page 5.
Commercial.
Oregon hop crop In excellent condition. Pago
11.
Firm tone to values on New York stock mar
ket. Pace 11.
Chicago wheat prices close at top. Page 11.
San Francisco grain market affected by rumor
of shipowners' combine. Page 11.
Portland'.and Vicinity.
Northern Pacific buys Weidler property either
for terminals or coal bunkers. Page 14.
Jefferson Myers, president of Lewis and Clark
State Commission, returns from St. Louis.
Page 8.
Oregon Pioneers are assembling for annual re
union. Page 12.
Filipino band may be obtained for Mardi Gras
Carnival. Page 14.
Movement to centralize promotion work of Ore
gon gains force. Page 8.
Murderer Guglielmo will be placed on trial
next Tuesday. Page 8.
Police prevent proposed bullfight. Page 8.
Herman Wittenberg re-elected School Director.
Pase S.