10 TEE MORNING OKEGONIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1901. FIXESTHEBLftME City Engineer Places It on inspector. HE RELIED ON GAYWOOD Experts' Testimony in Length of Sewer Contradicted. OTHER TESTIMONY IS HEARD Witness Who Said That City Official Was to Receive Part of Profits - of Contractors' Pool, Retracts. Before ?an open meeting of .the special investigation committee of the Council yesterday afternoon City Engineer Elli ott's answer to the report of the four examiners of the Tanner-Creek eewer was read and a quantity of outside testimony heard on the pool of the contractors. The testimony deduced substantiated the ac count of the pool published in The Orego nlan in October. The City Engineer practically places the responsibility for the defects found in the sewer upon the shoulders of the Inspector, James Caywood. He contradicts the ex aminers as to the lengths of the old and new sewer constructed. W. L. Chandler, a surveyor in the City Engineer's Depart ment, testified that he had rechecked the measurement and that the length given in the filed report was correct. The City Engineer plainly stated that the experts were in error In this particular. In hearing testimony on the contractors' pool. Intimations -were made that a por tion of the money, $3000, which was to be divided among the posl's members should go to some city official. This testimony -was finally retracted, however, after per sistent questioning by Chairman Zimmer man and TV". 33. Ayer, one of the protest ing property-owners. City Engineer's Answer. City Engineer Elliott's answer maybe summarized as follows: That so much work -was under way dur ing the Bummer that he had not time to give his personal attention to every, part of It, and relied largely upon the report of his inspectors. That to all outward appearances the sewer was being built according to speci fications on every occasion when he vis ited it, and that, a casual Inspection would not have shown the defects stated by the investigators. That he had relied upon the inspector's I report as to the construction of the sewer, j and had asked the Council to make an ex amination to clear away the rumors of j faulty construction. That the missing bricks in the walls are in places where the brick work Interfered with the timbering of the tunnel, "but that "he had been assured ,the timbers had been removed sufficiently to allow of all the specified brick being laid. That the missing stone-block bottom at Sixteenth and Alder streets is due to the negligence or oversight of the inspector. The Missing Bottom. Following is Mr. Elllofs answer to im portant charges: "In reference to the third item, that a portion of the old invert was left in the sewer, I will state that the old invert mentioned was beyond the end of the oval sewer, which was to be repaired, and con sists of a stone bottom which is a portion of the circular sewer beyond the new sewer. "That this bottom consists of stone blocks set on concrete two feet in depth, -which is in first-class and durable shape, and, being the same as contemplated in the construction of the new sewer, was needless to remove; that the stone blocks in places were left in by my directions and Instructions given to carry out the concrete base to requisite width, and the Invert constructed as on the remaining portion of the sewer, as per plan. "It appears by the examiners' report that this, widening at the base was not made according to Instructions. "As to the quality and quantity of con crete, I will state that there is no way of determining the quality or quantity except through means of the inspector in charge, on whom I relied to see that the provis ions of the specifications were carried out. The amounts of the concrete used were obtained from the written report filed by him at the completion of the work. Sewer the Right Length. "In reference to the statement made by the examiners that the length of the new sewer measured 1143 feet Instead of 1173 feet, as certified to in the certificate of ac ceptance, J wish to state that these meas urements have been rechecked and verified by the surveyor, and the examiners have been found to be in error, and that the length of the new sewer is 1175 feet, as formerly stated, and that the length of the repaired portion of the sewer as ac cepted by the city was 618 feet Instead of 650 feet, as reported by the examiners. "All statements made by me in refer ence to the length of the sewer are cor rect in every detail.' As to the patches in the tpp of the crown and the patches in the old sewer, the bottom of which was to be repaired! Mr. Elliott states that the contract did not call for repairs of .cracks, as this could not be done without considerable expense. "As to the method of laying the blocks. I will state that wherever the bottom was worn through the debris was excavated, the space filled with concrete and the blocks set on edge. which was for a distance of about 70 feet. On the remaining portion of the repair work, the top course of the brick bottom was removed and a por tion of the lower course necessary to give a uniform surface to the new stone block bottom. "This involved an equal amount of work as called for and sustained the lateral pressure of the sewer. Concrete Was Saved. "Therefore, on this portion no con crete was used, as it was unnecessary, and made a distinct saving, as all con crete used was to be paid for at a rate bid per cubic yard, and made a superior piece of work, and has the effect of a stone block bottom, as contemplated. "I will state further that at varipus tiroes when complaint was made to me by the Inspector In charge that work men were slighting and neglecting to properly perform the work I instructed him to discharge any one from the work who was guilty at any time of doing anything- not up to the require ments of the specifications. Blames the Inspector. T desire further to state that in no class of work does responsibility for results rest more on the Inspector In charge than upon the construction of sewers, as in this case. "Work once done is able to be inspected only by outward appearance, except the same be torn, up again for that purpose." As to the cement used In the con crete, several leading: questions were asked Assistant City- Engineer Scoggin. He replied that the brand used in this job was the Standard brand, one of the brands accepted by the City Engineer's office, but he admitted that no samples of the lot used In the sewer had been tested, reliance having been placed on the brand. All the witnesses were sworn, and stenographic notes taken. The same property-owners present at the locked door session Friday were again there. W. B. Ayer led in the questioning for the property-owners, while R. W. Mon- : tague and L. J. Goldsmith were occa sionally curious. The most sensational testimony de duced was that from M. Relnsteln. He was asked of the partnership between himself and E. W. Rlner on a bid for the sewer, and which was afterwards cut under by the bid of H. M. Riner. According to a document read Rein stein was to finance the construction of the sewer, he drawing two-thirds of the profits. He remarked that he didn't get a fair deal, and Mayor Will lams took a hand. Relnsteln ex plained himself by saying that he re ferred to the pool of the contractors, and not to any work on the part of an official. The Mayor was satisfied, as the chance remark had to his mind re flected directly upon the Executive. Board. Mr. Relnsteln, however. Inti mated that some of the profits were to go to some one outside the pooL. -On closer questioning, however, he modi fied his testimony, and said that such was his belief at the time, but that he had been told nothing. Contractors Were to Divide $3000. E. W. Riner plainly told the plan of the contractors in the pool. Ho said that $3000 was to be divided among the members, but that no part of this was to go to any official. The con tractors had, met in the Jacobsen-Bade office and had agreed to let the Inde pendent Construction Company do the work. Each was to receive 5500 for keeping out of the way and bidding higher than the pool figure. Sidney Smyth, of 'Smyth & Howard, frankly added Interesting details. T was to get a share, though I would have been willing to take 30 cents, for I wouldn't have the job," said 'he. H. C "Wortman testified -that as a member of the sewer committee of the Executive Board he had recommended the acceptance of the sewer, following the recommendation of the City Engi neer. He had never been in the sewer, however. Today the committee, Councllmen Zimmerman. Albee and SIgler, will draw up their report ror the hearlntr of the special Council meeting tomor row afternoon. The reason given by the committee for the locked-door session Friday Is that they desired to bring witnesses to yesterday's meeting who should know nothing of the evidence heard at the previous session. ONLY ONE INSPECTOR. James Caywood Tells What He Knows of Sewer's Construction. Following are some of the questions asked Inspector James Caywood at the locked-door session of the committee Fri day, Chairman Zimmerman leading the questions: Question Of course you were not there day and night, and at the times you were not there the contractors could practically do as they liked? Answer No. I was not there twenty- four hours In the day. They were running this work days and nights, Sundays and all. Q. (By Mr. --Smith) There was no in spector to take your place when you were not there? A. No, I was there myself. I put in double time. In the month of August I put In eleven days' extra time, and In the month of September I put in twenty days extra time. Q. (By Mr. Zimmerman) At the same time you certify here that the work was done according to specifications? A. It was so far as I saw, concerning my connection with it. Q. When you really didn't know whether It was or not? A. Well, I was In command of the whole thing .and didn't suppose the in structions I had given the parties would be deviated from. Q. Now suppose they did a certain amount of work during the night, could you examine it the next day and see If it had been properly done? A. The same parties were doing the work all the way through; there was very little change in the men. Q. (By Mr. Teal) That does not an swer the question. A. What was the question? The question was repeated. A. Why, yes; certainly, I could tell whether it was done correctly or not. Q. And it was done correctly in your estimation? A. Well, it was done, as far as my knowledge of the thing was concerned, the same as the work was done when I was there. Q. Did you look over the work done at night the next day? A. I looked at it every day. We were -working at four different places. Q. What Is your opinion about the dur ability of the work that is done there? A. Gentlemen, I think that sewer Is as well constructed as any of them, so far as the bricklaying Is concerned, and I have been on several sewers. There were three men working on that sewer as bricklayers that have worked on other sewers here in town. The others were new men the sewer men brought up from California. Again in the testimony Mr. SIgler asked this question: , "What do you think of that report? If that report Is true, do you think that this is a good sewer and one the city should accept and pay for?" ' A. Yes, I do. I do not know why they should not. These people say it is lnferiorlly done. I can go to any sewer in this, town and find defects. Q. I thought you were working for this city and not the contractor. A. I was working for the city. yes. Tou asked me the question if I thought that sewer ought to be paid for, and I said yes. Q. Well, on your statement. Mr. Cay wood, you would be willing- to accept a Job of work after It was finished and a report of this 'kind had been made upon It? A. Tes. I think I would. NAUGHTY SOLDERS FINED. Men Who Do Not Attend Drill Are Reprimanded. It was delinquency time last night for 30 soldier boys of Company H, Third Infan try. Oregon National Guard. Th'ey met at the Armory to face the stern eye of Major McDonell, charged with failing to be pres ent at military drills. Eighteen -of the culprits pleaded that it was their "first offense," and, firminie-iiKe, tney were told to go and be better boys in the future. Twelve offenders were fined. Corporals Chatterton and Clark, and Private Coul ter were fined $3 each; Sergeants Thomp son and Geer. and privates May and Ruff ner were fined $2 each; Privates Krumpn. Mansfield. Peterson, Hlckethlcr and Dun can were fined 51 each. The culprits have seven days left in which to appeal from the decision, and 30 days In which to pay the fines. In case the fines are not paid bv the stated time the offenders can be placed In the County Jail and work out their fines at tne rate oi 93 per cay. THE OVERWORKED ETU. The faded Eye. the red and Inflamed Eye, the Eye that needs care,, relieved by Mux- r..l. TT. a Tn mu4. f r The Denver & Rio Grande scenery Is even more beautiful fa Winter than Sum mer Travel East via that line and spend s, .oay. in eut .lakc utiy. Copyright, 1004. by George F. Holman. "AFTER THE STORM," BY GEORGE P. HOLMAN, WHICH WON THE HOLMES MARINE TROPHY. Beautiful etudles of Oregon scenery, inland and along the coast; snapshots from Chlnatovm; portraits of lovely women and children, and some wonderfully fine marine views, are included In the pictures displayed In the Oregon Camera Club's tenth annual exhibition of prints, opened last evening in the clubrooms. In the Macleay building. Among- the Indian pictures, -which every one examined -with interest, J. P. Plagem&nn's "Slwash" deserves especial mention. The Indian In this picture Is mounted upon a cayuse, standing ankle deep In ferns, against & background of tall timber. J. A. Horan has a fine picture of an Indian baeket-weaver, and another picture with a splendid. Western flavor, with a good hunting story behind It, is George F. Holman's "Wounded Monarch" & big cougar with a broken back raising himself to snarl his. dying- defiance at th hunters. Mr. Holman has been receiving his friends' congratulation upon winning the Holmes marine trophy for his picture, "After the Storm," and the pictures of Harry G. Smith, who won the Judd cup, arid Heniy Berger, who won the Gavin cup, also attracted much attention last night. Mr. Vborne'a prize was won In consequence of his success In portraiture. The portraits are all interesting this 3 ear, especially so I. X. Llpman's portraits of 'Mrs. Llpman, and Mr. Wesilnger's "Portrait of an Artist," which Is a charming picture of Mrs. Beatrice Barlow DIerke. So well arranged as to lighting and composition that It looks as If copied from some very good painting Is Lynde "W. Jones' genre print, "No Fun for Baby," In which- several laughing country children are holding a struggling, angry baby In a big watering-trough, Thla print woa the Alfred Anaerson trophy. H. J. Thome's study, which won the Smith cup, shows two farm horses and a colt talcing their noon rest beside the wagon. The sunlight on the horses, wagon wheels and fir-bordered road 'makes this a very delightful composition. Two grand new views of Mount Hood are exhibited by H. Claussenlus, Jr., one of these having been taken from a point 4500 feet high, on Larch Mountain, and the other from a snow-covered plain in Eastern Oregon. Hugo B. Goldsmith, a member of the club, who is, now In San Francisco, sent up for the exhibition a number of admirable etudles of Chinese children, a trio of laughing, chattering little girls and a row of funny little boys sitting on the curb receiving many compliments. Charming landscapes are exhibited byW. D. Deaver. whose subjects Include "Little Haystack Rock." at Cannon Beach, Oregon: "Dlx's Road," at "Walla "Walla, and "O'Hanna River,' by Miss Bertha Breyman and George E. Beeon. Mr. Weeslnger, Mr. Smith and C. J. Gray exhibit some attractive portraits of children. "Corridors of Mission San Juan Caplstrano," by Martin R. Winch, Is one of the most beautiful of the photographs. RENOMINATED FOR MAYOR WILLIAM SCHINDLER HEADS MIL WAUKIE CITIZENS' TICKET. Annual Election Will Take Place'De cember 5 Independents Will Put Opposition Candidates in Field. At a mass meeting: of the citizens of Miiwaukie held last night in Wood men of the World Hall, C. K. Ballard, chairman, the following- "Citizens' Ticket," was nominated, to be voted for at the annual election, which will take place Monday, Decmber 5: For Mayor William Schlndler. For Councllmen O. J. Roberts, George Hively, Phillip Streib, Arthur Webster. Recorder Jesse Keck. Marshal Arthur Dowllng. Treasurer F. H. Lecller. Nominations -were all made by ac clamation. Mayor Schlndler, who was renominated, has been Mayor since Miiwaukie was incorporated a year and a half ago, and was Instrumental in bringing about Incorporation. On re ceiving the renomlnation he said if elected he should work to build up Miiwaukie as in the past. After the meeting adjourned Captain Harlow announced that another meet ing would be held next Saturday night in the Town Hall, where an "independ ent ticket," in opposition to the "Citi zens' ticket," would be placed in the field. He characterized the ticket nom inated last night as the "railway tick et." It is considered likely that Ike Mullan will head, the 'Independent ticket." The Miiwaukie City Council held Its final meeting for the fiscal year last night in Woodmen of the World Hall. The principal business was the finan cial report of the year as read by Mayor William Schlndler. It showed that for the fiscal year $451.91 was collected from all sources, and the dis bursements left a balance of $58.91 in the hands of the Treasurer. The Mayor called attention to what had been done Krv. Alfred W. Martin. during the year, including the erection i of the water plant and installation of j electric lights and building of side walks, and said he was gratified that the city had met all its obligation and come to the end of the year with a good sum on hand. Baby Home Desires Aid. The ladles representing the Baby Home will be at Skldmore's drugstore and at the vacant store. 20S Third street, lust isouth e the Taylor-street Church, to rt- OREGON CAMERA CLUB OPENS ITS celvo Thanksgiving donations for the ba bies. This institution has no endowment and receives no state aid, but they ap peal to the generosity of a public who have never failed to respond in the past. Checks can be made payable to the presi dent, Mrs. L. W. Sltton, and left at Skld more's drugstore. MITCHELL IS DISCHARGED. Man Alleged to Have Sold Canceled Stamps Given His Liberty. F. J. H. Mitchell was up before United States Commissioner J. A. Sladen yester day to answer to the charge of remov ing the cancellation marks from postage stamps as a means of livelihood. Mitch ell has been living in a shanty at Pied mont for some time with a partner named Walter v James Smith, both being em ployed In the gravel pits near by. A short time ago some difference arose between them, as a result of which Smith charged Mitchell with erasing the marks on once used stamps with Intent to defraud the Government. At the hearing before Com missioner Sladen, the official came to the conclusion that both men were hoboes, and being unable to tell, from the testi mony given, of the truth of the com plaint, discharged the defendant WARNINGS AEE HOISTED. Weather Bureau Tells of Another Storm's Approach. Storm warnings were hoisted yesterday, by direction of the United States Weather Bureau officials, at different points along the Oregon and Washlngtpn coast line, stating that another storm was brewing near the coast, and that the wind was sweeping up at the rate of 70 miles per hour. However, It is not expected that the storm will strike Portland and vi cinity to any great extent, but in all probability it will make itself, heard In the Puget Sound country. During the past two days rain has made the Willam ette River rise four feet. Agree as to Issuance of Passes. NEW YORK, Nov. 2L It Is understood that the 'Eastern railroads have acqui- TO LECTURE TONIGHT ON EXPOSITIONS A lecture will be delivered this evening at S:15 o'clock, at the Concordia Club, and under the auspices of the Young People's Culture Union, of Temple Beth Israel, by Rev. Alfred W. Martin, on "The Greatest Fairs In the History of Expositions Chicago, 1893; Paris; 1900; and St. Louis, 1904." The lecture will be Illustrated by 100 views, and on ac count of the approaching Lewis and Clark Exposition,' what Mr. Martin' has to say will be cf .special Interest to the people of a coming exposition city like Portland. Mr. Martin visited all the three expositions named, and will give a lecture dealing with architectural, artistic and educational features. Those who have heard his lecture say' it Is the nearest approach they know of to an actual visit to the three expositions, without leaving home. esced in the annual pass agreement reached by the executives of the Western lines -last Tuesday In St. Louis. -The-plan, which- will be 1 effect for 1903, is prac tically the same as that used this year. Its main object is to prohibit the Issuance of free or reduced transportation of any kind for the purpose of Influencing and securing freight or passenger business. All forms of scrofula, salt rheuis and eccema are cured y Hood's Sku-saptxilta, ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF PRINTS WHAT THE MARKETS OFFER. THE THANKS GIVING DAY MENUS. PORTLAND "housewives will find this week an unusually varied, assortment of good things for the Thanksgiving table. The list of articles procurable con tains nearly everything in the way of poultry, game, fish, meats, vegetables and fruits, and what Is more, the prices gener ally are very reasonable. Turkeys, how ever, are higher than usual, at least, at the present time. What they will be to morrow evening remains to be seen, but the wise purchaser will not postpone his buying until the last moment In the hope of getting a bargain. It is worth some thing to have a good supply tp select from and time In which to make a nroper selec tion. The following prices will prevail in the Portland markets today and tomorrow: Poultry. Turkeys, Oregon and "Washington, 25 to 27U cents per pound; Eastern, 20 to 24 cents. Chickens, 10 to IS cents. . Ducks, tame, $1.50 to $2 per pair. Geese, tame. ?1.25 to 32 each. Game. Canvasback ducks. 3L75 per pair. ' Mallards. $1.25 per pair. Widgeons. $1 per pair. Sprigs. $1 per pair. Teal. 73c per pair and scarce. . China pheasants, few to be had, $2 per pair. Native "pheasants, $1-50 per pair. Grouse, scarce, 31.75 per pair. Quail, 75c per pair. "Wild geese. 75c each. Belgian bore, 50c each. Meats. Sucking pigs, $2.50 to 33.50 each. The regular cuts of beef, veal, mutton and pork sell at the established prices and are not affected by the extra Thanksgiving de mand. Prices are not easily quoted, as nearly every butcher has a different scale, but their figures do not vary much. nh. Salmon 10c per pound. Halibut. 10c per'pound. Sea bass, 15c per pound. Striped bass, 15c per pound. Shad. 15c per pound. Sole, 15c ' per pound. Flounders. 10c per poundl . . Herrings, 10c per pound. Catfish. 10c per pound. Smelt. Pugef Sound, 10c per pound. Lobsters, 15c per pound. Crabs, 12 .cents each. . r Shrimps, 20c per poundl Clams, hard shell. 5c per ; pound; razor.' If procurable. 15c per dozen.' Oysters, Olympla. 30c per pint; Toke Point and transplanted Blue Point, pint cans. 45c; quart cans, 70c; Eastern, quart cans. 50 and 70c; Blue Point In bulk, solid meat, 40c per pint.' Fruit. Apples, 75c tp 3230- per box. Oranges, new navel, -25c to 75c pier- dozen. Lemons, 20c to 25c per dozen. Grape fruit, three for 23c Tangerines, 35c per dozen. Pomegranates, 60c to 75c per dozen. Persimmons. 20c per dozen. Bananas, 25c to 30c per dozen. Pineapples, 50c each. ' Pears. Fall Butter and Winter Nellis. 20c per dozen. Grapes, California Tokay, Cornlchon and Verdell. 50c per basket; Spanish Malaga. 40c per pound. Strawberries, Oregon and California, 30c per pound. - Huckleberries, 10c per pound. Cranberries, 8c - to 15c per quart. Vegetables. Celery. 5c to 10c per stalk. Cauliflower, 10c and 15c each. Cabbage, white and red. 2c per pound. Brussels sprouts, two pounds for 15c , Tomatoes. 10c per. pound, 40c per basket. Egg plant, 10c per pound. Green onions, two bunches for 5c Radishes; two bunches for 5c.' Lettuce, hothouse. 5c per heed; head, two heads for 5c Beans, green and wax, two pounds for 15c Bell pepper, green; and red. 18c per poaaeL Splnnach. 5c per poaad. Water cress. 5c per bunch. Chlckory lettuce, three bvncfeea f l&c Potatoes. Irito, lSe Pr yemmi; wret, 2 jr yew. Turnips, carrots, parsnips and beets, 2c per pound. Celery root, 15s per bunch. Nuts. Walnuts, pecans, almonds, filberts, Brazil nuts and Italian chestnuts. - 20c per pound, three pounds for 50c Hickory nuts, 10c per pound. Ohio chestnuts, 25c per pound. .TO BE COUETMARTIALED. Paymaster Major Harry Rees Ac cused of Irregularities. Within about eight or nine days Ma jor Hary Reesr late acting chief pay master of the Department of the Co lumbia, TJ. S. A., must defend himself before a courtmartlal at Vancouver against charges of "technical embezzle ment" and some personal financial ir regularities. Major Rees Is not charged with de falcation, but it Is said that in 21 in stances during his six years of service he made false reports regarding amounts of Government money depos ited by him In bank. Under a rule gov erning the paymaster's department, a paymaster must file a report every Sat urday stating the amount of money available In the United States deposi tory for his office. It is charged that in the 21 Instances mentioned. Major Rees reported from S100 to $300 more cash that he had on deposit. The de ficit was always made good, but the Irregularity is considered very serious, and the rule against it is inflexible. The facts upon which the other charges are based were published in The Oregonlan some weeks ago. Major Rees had borrowed 5400 from the Lou vre Cafe, on a personal check, and 3500 from a brother officer. The check was refused at the bank, Rees having no personal funds there. It is said that Louvre has -been unable to recover the loan, and that the brother officer has been able to recover but $100 of his money. Thirteen officers of rank equal or su perior to that of Rees will comprise the court. ' Colonel Grimes, of the artillery corps, will be president. Other mem bers are Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor, Nineteenth Infantry; Lieutenant-Color nel Comegys, paymaster's department; Lieutenant-Colonel Bolton, Tenth In fantry; Major Wolff. Nineteenth Infan try; Major Goe, Nineteenth Infantry; Major Moon, Tenth Infantry; Major Dwyer, artillery corps; Major Davis, commissary department: Major Hod son, quartermaster's department. -Major H. H. Morrow, of San Francisco, will be the judge advocate. ARE TO CONSOLIDATE. Churches Getting Ready to Carry Out Recently Proposed Plans. The flrat move towards consolidation among the Congregational, the Methodist Protestant and United "Brethren churches In . the city was made yesterday when Rev. R. F. Shafer, pastor of the First United Brethren Church, was made a member of the Congregational Ministers Association. This was- dorie in accord ance with the general plan decided upon by . the national bodies of' the churches concerned. There Is yet one more point to be cov ered in the final consolidation of the churches, the vote of the coming To peka convention of the United Brethren Church. Delegates to that convention were chosen all over the country Sunday. If the movement proves agreeable to that body the three churches will combine. Narrowly Escaped Injury. E. R. Lewis, an. architect having offices In the Commercial block, narrowly es caped serlou3 injury at Third and Stark streets last night. While crossing he watf strwek by a street-car and knocked down. He was attended by Dr. Samuel C Slo cum. His injuries were not severe. Tiou'a Cwre is an .effectual remedy fee MM am Um Jmmk. XU rwrteH GIANT CONES FREE Souvenirs to Be Given Away atExposition. INDIANS GATHER ONE MILLION First Consignment of 8000 Arrives New York Will Spend $35,000 on State Display First Ore for Mineral Exhibit. Giant cones are to "be given out at the Lewi3 and Clark Exposition as souvenirs to all who wish them. One million of these cones are now btne- pnm tnr- distribution during the Fair. Indians arc 10 gatner them among the forests of Jo sepnlne County and a number of redskins are now at work. The first consignment of S00O reached Portland yesterday and will be placed In storage until needed. These cones are by no means ordinary souvenirs. Not one of them measures less than eight Inches in length and many are a foot and a half long. They are broad and durable, and will not decay In a great many years even when continually ex posed to the air. Dr. Dav Raffety has been designated by the Lewis and Clark State Commission to arrange for the cones and Commissioner Raffety will pay a visit to Josephine County In the near future to make further arrangements for gathering the cones on a large scale. The question of suitable free souvenirs has long been considered. It has been recognized at Exposition headquarters that a suitable and appropriate souvenir should be secured and when Dr. Raffety suggested that nothing seemed more ap propriate and at the same time less ex pensive than the big pine cones the idea at once met with general approval at headquarters. Eastern visitors, particularly, who never cease to wonder at the huge Oregon trees, will hold the souvenirs in high favor. It is thought there will be occasion to use fully 1.000.000 of the cones and. If neces sary, arrangements will be made for many more than that number. The distribution will be made from the forestry department, where the forestry resources of the Northwest will be on ex hibition. A man will be placed in charge of a free distribution booth, where the coney will be dealt out to all who desire them. ROGUE RIVER APPLES ARRIVE First Free Contribution Received for ' Horticultural Exhibits. The first free contribution of apples for the horticultural exhibits at the Exposi tion was received by the State Commis sion yesterday from the Rogue River Fruitgrowers Association. There were 30 boxes- of 'the very finest apples which were delivered to the commission with out any expense to the Exposition. The apples were at once transferred to. cold storage rooms to be preserved until the opening of the Exposition. This was the first free consignment of apples received, although numerous re quests were sent out in which the fruit growers were Invited to participate in the state apple exhibit. While several hun dred apples are now in storage, they were purchased by Secretary Glltner at the regular market price in different parts of the state. Hood River Is preparing an apple dis play to be presented, with the county dis play, and fruitgrowers from that district give the assurance that the -very finest apples they can grow are oelng kept for exhibit purposes with the end in view of making a clean sweep of the awards next year. MINERALS FOR OREGON EXHIBIT First Ore for State Display is Shipped From Bohemia District. The first portion of the Oregon mineral exhibit for the Exposition arrived in the city yesterday and will be placed in storage for the Winter. The shipment comes from the Bohemia mining district in Lane County and occupied all of- one car. The ores represented are gold, sil ver and copper, and the exhibit is a re markably fine one, coming as it does from one of the richest undeveloped dis tricts of the state. The material benefits that come from a full display of minerals was forcefully Illustrated yesterday when an Inquiry was received by Commission Secretary E. C. 'Glltner about some iron ores which he sent with the Oregon mineral display to St. Louis. The ore came' to the notice of a foundryman who uses large quantities of iron. He became Interested at once and communicated with the owner of the property for the purpose of getting Infor mation of the quantity of the ore with a view to arranging for the development of the property, which Is located near Co lumbia City, 30 miles from Portland. COMMISSION AT WORK. For New York State Building and Exhibit $35,000 Is . Available. New Tork, which has made the largest state appropriation, outside of Oregon, for the Exposition, is arranging an exhibit at this time and has also taken up plans for a fine state building, according to a let ter received at Exposition headquarters by Secretary H. E. Reed, yesterday, from Governor B. B. Odell. New Tork has set aside $35,000 to be spent at the Lewis and Clark Exposition and Governor Odell states In his letter that he has just appointed a Lewis and Clark Stat? Commission for New Tork to rush through the plans of the patlcipa tion of his state. Clarence Luce, one of the newly appoint ed Commissioners, also writes asking for information regarding the allotment of a building site. He states that plans for the New Tork building are now being drawn and that It will be . but a short time until work is under way. He adds that the Empire State will have the state building completed and all exhibits In stalled In various departments by the time the Fair opens, June 1. CLASSIFYING THE EXHIBITS. Many Applications for Space Are Ir-. , regularly Submitted. The exhibits department Is now engaged In grouping and classifying the hundreds of applications for space that have come in with the first mad rush for exhibit space that characterized the opening day of making space awards. Director of Ex hibits H. E. ' Dosch communicated the Information to Exposition head quarters yesterday that many of the applications have been irregularly submitted, and while this will not count against prospective exhibitors, new appli cation forms must be submitted to re place the others. The following rules governing applications for exhibits must be observed by those who do not wish, to have the. trouble of making second appli cations: Make applications In writing upon forms furnished by the Exposition and obtain able at headquarters in the Stearns build ing. A drawing should be submitted on a scale of one-quarter laefc per foot of both the ground plan and tke elevation, showing distinctly the dtotrttmtkm of, the exhibit; also a raBtio e ayery article to se placed is the space applk4 for, signs and schfenec of color juaA decora tions propoMA