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THE MORNING O REG ONI AN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, Senator Carter Uncov ers His Ambition. HAS A STRONG CHANGE Looks as if He May Gain the Presidency. WOULD PRESIDE OYER SENATE Announces His Candidacy in Letters Sent to Brother Senators, and Be lieves He Has the Support of Multnomah Delegation. The rejuvenated boom of E. V. Carter. State Senator for Jackson County, for presidency of the upper chamber of the Oregon Legislature, brings a wrinkle into th hitherto unfretted surface of state Senatorial politics, air. Carter formally uncovered his ambition in letters which memborj of the Senate have been receiv ing in the last two days. The only other openly avowed candidate is W. Kuykendall, of Lane, who started his boom down the political skids last Sum mon Hut the Lane man has not ap peared to be doing much in the past month or two. and as Multnomah County has not trotted out an aspirant, Mr. Carter -came out himself. It is. generally understood that Mult nomah will not have a candidate for the honor; indeed, the three Senators from this county for whom booms have boon started from time to time F. P. Mays, Dan J. Malarkey and C. W. Hodson each has said repeatedly he is not in the race. But Clackamas might present a candidate In Its nonpareil G-eorge C. Brownell, who, though having publicly renounced the am bition for re-election after having start ed out to regain the plum, is believed by many to be nursing a fire In his bosom and to be waiting for Kuykendall to go on the shelf of discarded bric-a-brac. Others sometimes heralded for the high honor are John L. Hand, of Baker, who is said, however, to be pledged by an Iron bound promise to Kuykendall, and W. A. Howe, of Yamhill, who 13 understood, however, to be outside the sacred circle of the high Republican priesthood. Selection in Caucus. As Democrats hold but five of the 30 seats in the Senate the fight for the or ganization of that body will not be taken outside of the Republican household. The selection will be made in Republican cau cus wherein 25 men will each have a vote. And the aspirant who shall win out in caucus will receive the Republican sup port In the open Senate when the time comes for election. So far as can be learned the seven Multnomah Senators have mot chosen their man. Six of them will undoubtedly vote in solid phalanx C. "V. Hodson, Herbert Holman. Dan J. Malarkey, F. P. Mays. Sig Sichel and' Dr. II. W. Coe while the seventh, C "W. Nottingham, who was elocted as an independent Re publican, in defiance of the Togular or ganization, will work as a free lance; at least, that is what the regulars expect him to do. They have said frequently that thoy will invite him to be one of them, but If he holds himself aloof or makes It impossible for them to mix' with him they will cast him out to shift for himsolf. Nottingham Doesn't Care. 'Woll." Mr. Nottingham is reported to have said. "I don't care what they do. I am not going to be run by them nor to take any dictation from their head quarters. If we can got along amicably together nobody wants peace more than 3. But thoir threats of putting me off on an island is empty wind. I desire to be friendly, but if they will not treat mo in that spirit I can And friends else where." The policy of this county's six Senators will be to pave tho way for the election of eithor Dan J. Malarkey, C. TV. Hodson or F. P. Mays to tho presidency in 1907. Mr. Nottingham's attitude in the coming organization fight Is not known, though when Malarkey was talked of for the presidency some time ago at this session he was understood to be willing to lend a helping hand. When asked yesterday whether he would support Kuykendall or Carter, Mr. Nottingham had a good word to say for each. Multnomah Man Next Time. It has been frequently said that as Sen ator Mitchell desires Multnomah County to have the leadership of the Senate In tho next Senatorial election in 1907, he and his friends will lay plans to win that place for a Multnomalf man in the next Legislature Instead of in the one about to assemble. This is said to bo the reason for Multnomah's not putting forth a can didate at this time. But this county will hold the balance of power next month and the man who-is to win will nood its help; but before he can get It his people must agree to support its man in 1907. Now whether Kuykendall or Carter or RrowneU is the ablest to give such a pledge Is a matter of doubt. Kuykendall Is supposed to be tho. favorite of Senators Mitchell and Fulton for past services ren dered, but several of the Multnomah Sen ators arje known to have Incurred a per sonal dislike of the Lane man; yet how far they will be guided by that feeling Is a matter for guess. It is- pointed out in gos siping circles, however, that Kuykendall must have strong. assurances of help from this county, because of the evidont . im possibility of Ws election without Multno mah votes. The only Senators that Kuyk endall la reported to have allied insep arably" with him are R. A. Booth, of Lane. Josephine and Douglas; Jay Tuttle. of Clatsop; John L. Rand, of Baker, Harney and Malheur, and George C. Brownell, of Clackamas, the last named of whom, how ever, has lent encouragement to Carter in the laPt week. It is said that Mr. Brownell hers,-.an inner voice calling him to got even for the way Senators Mitchell and Fulton "buffaloed" him for Kuykendall' s benefit last Summer Vhen he was laying plans to succeed himself as President; anyhow, when Carter saw him a few days ago the Clackamas gentleman thought it would be real nice for Carter to jump into the scrap. Received No Pledges. "When Senator Carter was in Portland last woek hc called on several Multnomah Senators, but received no pledges. It was his opinion at that time that Senators Mitchell and Fulton were boosting Kuyft tndall. but he considered himself as good a friend of theirs as the Lane Senator, and to have .fewer enemies, and therefore en titled to make the fight for himself. And since Multnomah was not to come out with a candidate he thought It inevitable that Kuykendall would be elected, nobody else being in the field; therefore he thought iie himtielf had a good chance. Tht he. had some doubts, however, was evident from-hls confession that he ex- pefrU-d Otjrgo Brownell to Tcturn from Slba tHo Cfcrn; IK .should urUc Tf Multnomah should lend its aid, Mr, Car ter was sue of success. Jt may be said, however, that when Kuykendall was in Portland about three weeks ago he-exhibited a conrtdence which indicated that he felt sure of votes from Multnomah. Wrote, to All Senators. Mr. Carter's excursion convinced him that Kuykendall was not, cock of the whole walk: so when he relumed to Ash land he wrote a letter to all the Senators telling them that he wished to announce He was a candidate; that if he could se cure their support he would appreciate It, and that if he could not he would still try to look pleasant anyhow. Mr. Carter "figures that ho would re ceive the support of the anti-"Mltchcll-FuI-ton-Kuykendall elements, consisting of four so-called Moody Senators in Eastern Oregon; N. Whealdon. of "Wasco; Jay Bowerman. of Sherman, 1 Gilliam and Wheeler; Peter McDonald, of Union and Wallowa, and J. A. Laycock, of Crook, Grant. Klamath and Lake,, and of four Qr live Senators In Western Oregon whose sympathies are understood to be similar, such as W. A. Howe, of Yamhill; G. S. Wright, of Yamhill, Tillamook and Lin coln; 13. W. HalneF, of Washington, and E. M. Crolsan and W. H. Hobson, of Marlon. Mr. Carter was hopeful also of winning the support of J. S. Coke, of Coos and Curry. With all those Senators behind him ho would have ten votes out side Multnomah and Kuykendall would have only the remaining six; therefore Mr. Carter thinks it would be to Multno mah's interest to give Its seven votes to lilmeolf. Danced the Werlein Two-Step SCOTTISH RITE BALL PRE SENTS SOMETHING NEW BY NAMING DANCE AFTER CITY TREASURER. IKE an oasis in the desert of dances was the welcome party given last night in Scottish Rite Cathedral. Mor rison and Lownsdale streets, by the An cient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons, being the second of this season's series of entertainments. The soft, glowing lights peeping from the colling, the sheen of the woll-pollshed ballroom floor, pretty gowns, pretty girls, hum of the dancers, and music floating from Parsons' Orchestra will gratefully linger for a long time In the memories of those fortunate enough to be present. City Treasurer Werlein wao one of the reception committee, and he ought to .awake this morning to find himself famous. ' For one of the dances, a fancy two-step was named after" him. On or dinary occasions, It iB known as thecycle two-step, but last night was a gala time, and it was felt that a gayer name was needed. So the dance was christened the "Werlein," the number belng- mixture of the ordinary two-step, form a circle, grand chain rights and lefts, and change partners at a given slgnaL It was a wel come and refreshing innovation. The party was well planned, and the pleasant hospitality much enjoyed. Delicious punch and lemonade were served in one of the rooms leading from the ballroom. The reception committee: E. S. Jack son, chairman; W. C. Francis, W. C. Knighton. Councilman C. E. Rumelin, E. B. Colwell. City Treasurer Werlein and F. C. Washerman. They saw that their guests were made acquainted with each other, and materially helped towards the success of the. party. Those who pre ferred to play cards enjoyed their favor ite pastime in one of the cardrooms, but the main attraction was the ballroom, and among those who attended were no ticed: City Treasurer Werlein and Mrs. Werlein, Mr. and airs. J. C. Old, Mr. and Mrs. II. S. Rowc, Councilman and Mrs. C. E. Rume lin, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Tanner. Dr. and Mrs. A. Tllzer. Mr. and Mrs. It. W. Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Petor Borgan, Mr.- and Mrs. J. F. Bootho. Mr. and ' Mrfi. A. G. Bachrodt. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Colwoll, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Clarke. Mr and Mrs. V. C. Dunning. Mr. and Mrs. Tabor Farrlngtn, Mr. ana Mrs. W. C. Francis. Mr. and Mrs. V. H. GrlndstafC. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. W. Harveschon, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Jackson, Mr. and 'Mrt. L. Krauee, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Knighton. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kaddcrly, Mr. and Mrs. Alex ander Kunz, Mr. and Mrs. P. S. MalcoTm. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mack, Mr. and Mrs. James Muckle, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Met fchan, Mr. and Mrs. IU chard Martin, Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. B. 1L Nlcoll. Mr. and Mrs. Philip JJeu, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nickura, Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Koweastle. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. O'Donnoll, Mr. and Mrs. J. Polivka. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Raymond. Dr. qnd Mrs. It. B. Smith. Mr. ahd Mrs. George W. Staple ton. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. F. C Wasscrman, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wltherspoon. Mrs. R. E. Watts. Mr. and Mrs. George Rae, Mrs. J. E. Walls, Mrs. Morgan; Mies Esther Lesser, Miss Emma M. Howatson, Miss Maud Rae, Miss Grace Dart, Miss Henrietta Ires. Miss Mabel Ayrcs, Miss Emma Brune. Miss Nlckum, Misses Martha and Gertrude Polivka, Miss Jules M. Plun der; L. D. Freeland, V. A Avery, J. M. Bush. Dr. C. C. Chamberlain". Carl J. Cleland. W. W. Clarke, Sol Garde, Otto J. Kraemer. Hlllcr Muckle, Ralph Xlckum, Kenneth Olds and Dr. W. M. Rfunder. PERSONAL MENTION. NEW YORK. Dec 15. (Speclnl.) Northwestern people registered at Now York hotels today as follows: Portland Imperial, F. S. Morris. Port Angelos, Wash. Herald Square, C. P. Brown. Spokane New Amsterdam, L, 1L Wells. Seattle Hoffman, N. G. Struve. BOSTON, Mass.. Doc 15. A special cable from London says Lady Limerick, the gifted Irish peeress, is coming to America to give a grand concert tour of typical Irish music for charity. She will -visit the principal Pacific Coast cities. CHICAGO. Dec 15. (Special.) The Misses Falling, of Portland, Or., are the guests of Mrs. Henry H. Walker. 1721 Prairie avenue, on their way home from Europe. Foreign Bids the" Lowest. WASHINGTON, Dec. 15. Bids of Amer ican shippers for transportation of 50,000 tons of coal from the Atlantic Coast to Manila, opened today, were nearly 52 per ton higher than those of foreign ship pers. No awards were made. Liberals Win Again. HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 15. The byc olections In Nova Scotia today for the Provincial Legislature resulted In another victory for -the Liberals. In the seven counties where elections were held, .all Liberals were roturned. World's Fair Property Sold." ST. LOUIS. Doc 15. The contract for the sale of the property owned by the World's Fair Company to a Chicago wrecking company for $450,000 was signed today. Wrecking of the buildings will be gin immediately. - . In Time of Peace. In the first months of the Russia-Japan war we hd a striking example of the necessity for preparation and We early advantage of those who, so to speak, "have shineled thoir roofs in drv-weath er." The virtue of preparation has made history aad given to us our greatest men. The individual as well as the Nation should be prepared for any emergency. Are you -prepared to successfully combat the first cold you take? A cold can be cured much more quickly when treated as soon as it has been contracted and be fore It has become settled in the system. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of colds and it should be kept t rand r-idy fo- "enit use. For sale bi au druggists- AT THE THEATERS "The ' Blilioaalre. John Doe'..'.." Thomas Q.lSebrooUe , BaptlsleV ;..."..; Harry Maedonough Lieutenant Lafltslas. .Walter Ferclval"' Tim Laffexty 'V.'.'. i . - -Tpny Hart . Monsie.us . Arehllle Petlpas. . .g - A. Seym$tir-"Brewn M. Gardennos .Frdorlefc.. Scott.-- Mrs. Peppercorn .j, . . . . Josle Intropldl Mr. Silas Peppercorn (James Grant Flora .-.j .-..-. Lois Ewell Rolsalba f..r....... . Helen Dexter; Wally PfiPRercoVn-..l-.CKarle Helton. : Pansy Good Diamond Donner Ping Pow;.. Abraham FrJe.ataml Miss MlaiJrFriyol . .....ElheJVTnTfopldl Hot Stuff Jake Charles Ogle Thomas Q. Seabrookc. of "Isle of Champagne',' fajpe, . for many years a lending comic" opera comedian, and Dia mond Donner, One ot .the mpst bewitch ing young .women'-in -the musical show business, assisted "by .a very large organ ization of talented' people presented "The Billlonairo" at the ' Columbia - Theater last night to a capacity audlenco . Tnc Piece Is by Harry B. Smith and Gustave Xcrkeru Its ' lines and music betray Its origin, for It Is typically a Smlth-Kerker- farco with tunes. It Is gorgeously produced thanks to the deep pockets of Klaw &. f langer.-' - The cos tumes arc-th-most-beauUful-peenon a local stage this season, and the scenery Is adequately in keeping. The second act is the most novel to be TOund among the countless imislcaf comedies." T"he stage is set to represent tho interior of a thoater' on opening night. It Is a pat burlesque. The mimic playhouse is complete with Its boxes and the orchestra floor filled with, an excellent, burlesque audiencoj' while on the mimic stage a vaudeville show and burlesque melodrama are done in the most approved fashion. First, the boxolilce Is shown with a lino of tlckot-buyers, speculators and dead heads clamoring for place at the win dow. The scene shifts and you see the ushers proparlng the auditorium for the performance Then tho audience begins to come in. The nervous man who has lost his seat checks, the man who rows with the ush ers, tho woman out for a lark with her aged beaux, tho boy who wants count less drinks of water, the man who climbs over his neighbors to get out be tween acts, the woman who refuses to remove her big picture-hat, the man ager who Insists on making speeches and tho ushers who start the applause from the foyor. These and many other famil iar types are Introduced and the result Is immense. -The first act occurs at a resort hotel In Nice, and while snappy and well-devised. Is not different from the cus tomary. There is slight a .plot that. a reward should be offered for its discovery, but there are a lot gf funny lines and situa tions, while the music Is decidedly pleas ing. The chorus Is unusually large, in the main good looking with splendid voices. It is perfectly trained and works with a will. Mr. Seabrooke as the Irrepressible John Doe, billionaire, had his audience in Im mediate touch with him and made the part very funny.. Seabrooke Is sensible enough to know that his voice Is no groat shakes, but he gots away with his songs in such Inimitable fashion that each one made a hit. That one is unreasonablo who expects a musical comedian to sing, anyhow. Everybody in the house was deep in the interest aroused by Miss Donner'a East ern successes and her return to her old home had much to do with drawing the fine audience. All rumors and advance notices touching her capability were more than justified. She met cvory expecta tion. Her dancing is the most graceful seen here in many a day. while the purity and freshncs? of her voice and her fascin ating personality place her in tho front rank of musical comedy sopranos. Her Pansy Good, the sonbrette from Bird Cen ter. I6wa, will be romombered when tho musical show has passed and a final ac counting made. Probably one-third of the people in the audience knew Miss Donner when she made her home here and ehc might well have cried for Joy at the ova tion she received. Harry Maedonough does tremendously funny stunts as the French waiter who masquerades as a count and grand opera Etar. Joslo Intropldl, spite of her name, is a comedienne among a thousand and made her part of the tuft-huntlng Amer ican mother with the bad French a thing to laugh over in one's sleep. Walter Perclval possesses a good tonor voice and his acting was effective enough. Tony Hnrtas the pugilist recalled memo ries of "BUnky Bill" 'and "The Belle of New York." Most of the other people who figure on the programme reflected credit on themselves and there Is no right down "doadwood" In the cast. "The Billionaire" is the biggest and best musical comedy to come Portland-way thus far this season. The engagement terminates with a matinee today. A. A. G. "The Adventure of Lady Ursula." Sir George Sylvester. Lucius Henderson Earl of Hassenden "Sterling Lord-Whitney Mr. Bllmboe William Yerance Mr. Castleton ...G. Gregory Rodgers Mr. Dent William Yerance Sir Robert Clifford Christopher Lynton Mr. Devereux Frank McQuarry Mr. Qullton Ferrest Seabury Mr. Mills Philip Lord Servant F. Woodson Mrs. Fenton Miss Louise Royce Dorothy Fenton ...Miss Adele Worth Lady Ursula ...Miss Florence Roberts What a treat to sit through a genuine comedy, flashing with genuine wlL hu mor and romance, like "The Adventure of Lady Ursufa." with an artist like Flor ence Roberts in the leading part! Radiant with the costumes of an age when the dress of both sexes had reached its most brilliantly picturesque develop ments, and aglow with situations at once surprising and extraordinary, yet not un natural or absurd, the play presents a succession of pictures as delightful to tho eye as are the lines to the understanding. Lady Ursula's mad prank in donning her brother's clothes and absolutely "but ting in" to a strange gentleman's house may well have followed Mrs. Fenton's horrified exclamation: "What are the girls of the present day coming to?" Yet Miss Roberts handles the situations with exquisite skill. She did not ovordo the expression of maidenly modesty In unwonted nether garments, but she gave to it all just the right touch. She was quaint, artful. Irresistible. A well-filled house at the Marquam, smiled, tittered, chuckled, giggled and ha haed throughout tho four acts of An thony Hope's best comedy last night As Sir George Sylvester, Lucius Hender son had a far better opportunity to dis play his talents than as Angel Clare In ''Tess." He was exceljent throughout. Adele Worth, William Yerance. Lord Whitney and those having lesser parts were each -satisfying. Tonight and Saturday atfernoon Miss Roberta will intnruret Nora In Ibsen's "A Doll's House "The Fatal. 'Scar." Walter Huntington, r George LeClair.V... Solomon GoldsteinT Slmney, tbe .cI6rtf. -Frenchy ...... ti Jaqk Martin Hinft Jordan!...... Zepher McVane. ... JitlCE. V. Connely ."..."T.I...B. J. Ernst, .....'..".David Rivers Chris Moran i.av.i.Carl tatier ..wmiain W. Blttner .7: S.'Karl ..Miss Elolse French Esther Rujaero Kate Danrille ..... Little FairV7...r: -.Mother Mfgii , Mamie Sorners...... Rose Winters Frank James : ..Mamie Moran .i.ElIa Blttner ....Grace-tirant ...Jenflle' Davis ...By Himself Fjank Jamcswaehe" medium that dretf a great crowd-to the"Emplre Ttieller last night, and he was" greeted with 'tremen dous applause when he made his first ap pearance in a spectacular scene in "The Fatal Scar." There have been but few. times In the history of the Empire ThC ater that a greater crowd passed through Its doors than that which greeted the fa mous Mlssourlan, whose name through the press, novels and magazines is known to every man, woman and boy In the United States. Up and down stairs every seal was taken, and the good people were there, not to see "The Fatal Scar," which, by tha way, is juet a -bit better than the average sensational comedy on the road, but to see Frank Jamos. . Frank James has surrounded himself with a clever company of players, who get a great deal of- mirth, heart Interest and sensational climax out of a rather flimsy ploL ""Theman who never broke a prdm jsjj." is hot. belted as an actor, acd.. unlike Champion Jeffries and the rest of such footllght stars, he avoids being the whole show. In fact, Frank James appears In but one scene during the play. This is In the third act. when Zepher McVane (Miss Elolse French), the star. Is In the hands of Kate Danvlllo (Miss Esther Rujaero), onco a "circus performer, but thon a woman of Chicago's under world. Zepher calls wildly for the gods to sond Tier a friend, and he comes in the person of Frank James and a big. shining revolver. The ex-outlaw handles his weapon with a familiarity just as you expected he would after reading of his hairbreadth escapes and deeds of daring committed long ago. It is the one moment that the crowd awaits, and his startling entrance is met with startling and prolonged applause. After the villain in the shape of George SL Clair, alias George Lelghton (E. J. Ernst) got "his," to tho delight of the gallery gods, and the lovers are united for good and all, Frank James is Introduced and- makes a speech. Last night he talked, not much of himself, but of his love for the Western people, of the SL Louis Fair, and wished for Portland that the Lewis and Clark Fair of 1005 might enjoy the same success that crowned the one held recently In Missouri. He admit ted he was an old man, one trying to live down tho past, which he emphatically de clared was not as black as it had been painted. He assured all present he was not and never was a dangerous man, and In order to prove to the Portland people that he is not, he invites them to the Em pire tonight and for the rest of the week. Frank Jamos himself is worth seeing, and the show will entertain you while you are waiting to see him. SEVEN ARE READY. (Continued from First Page.) the remarkable state of complotion In which tho Exposition now stands. The visitors arc fc. W. Donham. gen eral representative; W. A. Klrchoff, chairman of the National board of di rectors; Lewis Rosin, vice-chairman of the board, and A. E. Mackenzie. All are National officers of the association, the first three named having headquar ters at SL Louis while Mr. Mackenzie comes from Denver. Tliomembershlp of tho order is 25,000 covering 30 states of the Union. In Oregon there are 700 members, and tho visitors will endeavor to Interest these in subscribing to a building fund in order that the association may have, its own home at the Fair. For this pur pose a meeting has been callod for Sat urday evening of all members who can possibly attend. Tho meeting will bo held In the parlors of the Portland Hotel. FINE SITE FOR ART PALACE. Building Will Have Fine View of River and Peaks. The announcement of the Exposition management that an additional build ing will be required in which to house the fine arts exhibits was enthusias tically received by local artists and art patrons yesterday. It had been feared that the fine arts would bo neglected In the turmoil of commercial and indus trial exhibits and the fact that many rare paintings will be hung at the Lewis and Clark Exposition next year is a source of great satisfaction to hun dreds of lovers of art throughout the NorthwesL The site set aside is an ideal one for an art gallery. It fronts on Gray Boulevard, oh tho lake front, thus over looking the entire grand panorama of trees and hills and peaks to the north of the Exposition. There have been more than one request for this build ing site, but it has been marked off on the official maps as the site of the Fine Arts building, and will be held as such. Upon the return of Prosidcnt g i ' a Re mm If You Are 4 i4f 4 ... MtssjrsAllenfc Port land j Gentlaraen:, We" wish WJiMiW i I I I I I It.B . -. s x -La?Jntegr.id'ad."rJ)rand vfillbc banded This we " " "-tpdo on account k e crapulous dealers are giving their customers is-called sf or.; "jnarquam ires Kindly "calT r: and gratlyl oblige, ALLEN doode tho matter of providing- for" the Fine Arts building will be taken up. OREGON WINS MANY' PRIZES. W. H. Wehrung Says State Made Fine Showing at St. Louis. After several months in SL Louis, where he had charge of the Oregon exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Ex position, W. H. "Wchrungr returned to Portland yesterday. He reported wide tnterest among Easterners in the Lewis nnd Clark Exposition and' predicted there will be heavy westward travel next year for tho purpose of seeing the Western World's Fair. Mr. Wehrung speaks highly of the showing made by Oregon at the St. Louis Fair, saying that tho state held up well against states with much larger appropriations. He also says that he has been told that Washing ton's representatives bought a con signment of Oregon cherries from a dealer and exhibited them as Wash ington product. Thus Oregon com peted in the cherry contest against her own product. The total number of medals won by the Oregon exhibit Is 2SS, of which 67 were gold medals. 150 were silver and 71 bronze. Amounts to Advance in Rates. INDEPENDENCE. Or., Dec. 15. (Spe cial.) Southern Pacific Agent Wilcox and stock shippers from here do not exactly agree In their version of the change In livestock freight rates from here. The T e Barometer of The typewriter business is the first to ' feel the impulse of - reviving activity. Therefore business men everywhere , will be interested in the fact that : reports Nfrom our North American branches show marked increases fronT day to day, in the sales of the .v?: gforiTypewriter New York and Everywhere a Cigar Smoker Read This OFFICE OF Lewis:, - ? t. 5 " Oregon1; 'A v -i . "?. r-. V i :.: jto:notify you tHati hereafter all si69 of ou?w ; ..... ... of the numerous copies of "This especially .applies to Yhich have heretofore. not "this Co h;attehti"on of your customers-at one7i.H "Very truly yours, 0 'WifW & LEWI PORTLAND, OREGON difference, however, is on the form of stating the change rather than upon facts. Single deck car3 have been fur nished shippers from Independence to Portland fcr 121; double-deck cars, carry ing double the amount of stock. $25. Shippers, of course, used the double deck, except on very rare occasions. The company has announced that the double-deck cars will not be furnished hereafter. As a consequence, instead of a double-deck car, at ?25. shippers must take two single-deck cars, paying 542 therefor, making in effect the advance in rales, so far as the shipper and producer is concerned, $17 per double-deck car or for two single-deck cars. Irrigation Work Is Delayed. SEATTLE, Dec. 13. It is not now ex pected that work on the first Government irrigation canal ever constructed in the Pacific Northwest will be under way be fore next June under the torma of the new lands reclamation act. The country to be irrigated lies mostly in Franklin County and' extends from the Columbia River at Pasco north to whore the land reaches an elevation of about 600 feet," a' dlstanco . of seven miles due north of Pasco. The" water will be taken from the Palouse River in Adams. Coimry. Grange Against Portage Road. LA GRANDE, Or., Dec. 15. (Special.) At a meeting of the Blue Mountain Grange, held In Grange Hall, near this city. a resolution was adopted declaring opposition to the State of Oregon incur ring the expense of building the portago FRfp.kLERi" fM Oct. 12, 19m:' - rriflJS f "have seen obliged. our. "sizes which un-' "when nTntegridad" "Apollo" anil" been tahded '' ' .: railroad tit The Dalles of the Columbia River. It says: "We believe that the ship canal whi-i the Federal Government proposes t build is the only means of material im provement in transportation facilities fr the country interested In smid improvi ment. Therefore wo recommend that th Oregon Legislature, at its next fsessl'v. repeal the act appropriating 5163.COO fur safd portage railway;" Chinese Are Leaving Town. JOHN DAY, Or.. Dec. 16. (Special.) The raids made unon the Chinese dn and -the repeated arrests of their keepers have had the desired effect, and the dis gusted Chinamen arc preparing" to leavrv Two of the chief offenders took; the stag out of town the first of the week, anl others have announced their Intention to take an early departure. They admit that they were violating the law right along, but urgo that they were no wore than other venders of liquor and tobacco. This charge has led to a grent deal nf quiet investigation, and it now seems that the whole question may be opened up. Idaho Nomination Confirmed. WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-The Senate today confirmed tho nomination of Rob ert N. Dunn as Register of the Land Office at Cocur d'Alene. Idaho. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Babr Is Cnttlns Teeth. Ba rare and use ttiat old and wen-tried remedy. Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing" Syrup, for. children teething. It soothes the child, softens tha gum. Allays all sain, cures wind col la and diarrhoea. 5 Trade I