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I- 10 THE MOBNTNG OBEGONLAK, WEDNESDAY, JAA'UAKr 11, - 1SWC. GIVE UP STRUGGLE GamblersSuixender and Prom ise' to;Be-Good. LONG FIGHT NOW -ENDED Portland Club Proprietors Plead Guilty to All Charges and Dis miss Actions Against Sheriff Ends Gaming in Portland. Peter Grant and Jfathan Solomon, of the Portland Club, have surrendered and conceded an unqualified victory. In the m-ar to exterminate gambling. Yesterday Grant and Solomon appeared In the State Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to all charges against them, and paid the fines imposed, amounting altogether to $100. They dismissed all suits against the Sheriff, which included two suits for the possession of the Portland Club premises. One of these was by Mike Solomon, who alleged that he owned the saloon part, nd the other by Peter Grant as pro prietor ot the upstairs. Grant, Solomon jand Dale agreed not to run any gambling in the house of any kind, and upon this promise Sheriff "Word gave back to them possession of the Portland Club rooms and saloon at Fifth and Alder streets, and relieved Deputy George "Wise, who has been In possession for a month past. The Sheriff elzed the place when It was reported that returns of the races were being posted and pools sold In the loom back cf the barroom. The Port land Club people, denied that pools were sold, but the Sheriff's deputies on the -contrary Insisted that pools' were sold while admitting that the business done In that direction was not large. On this charge Grant and Solomon pleaded guilty and were fined 550 each. Fined on Another Indictment. On another Indictment under the nuisance statutes, the specific charge be ing that they conducted a common gaming-house between September, 1903. and April. 1904. Grant was fined 5100 and Solomon $50. Nathan Solomon pleaded guilty to an information accusing him of running a roulette game on July 21, and was fined $150. He was on trial on this charge six weeks ago and the Jury disagreed. Grant and Dale, who were Jointly accused with Solcmon, were tried and acquitted. The charges against Harvey Dale were dis missed. This ends all tho cases against gambling-house proprietors except one, and he is expected to plead guilty. Fritz and Blazier Pay Up. Fred Fritz and Eugene Blazier who were tried and convicted, were fined $009 each. They have-not yet paid the fines. They say they will appeal to the Supreme Court, but may conclude not to lo so. Sheriff "Word has not yet returned the gnmblin? praphernalla which he took from the Portland Qlub rooms, and has not yet decided to do so. The state law does not provide that gambling imple ments can be destroyed by the authorities, but the Sheriff has his own views on the subject backed by some legal opinion. Closed Down for Good. Sheriff "Word began his successful war on the gambling-houses In July last, and since that time they have all remained closed. Some of tho houses have been raided for running poker games, but not the Portland Club. The club tried a keno game for awhile, and Intends carrying a case to the Supreme Court to obtain a decision If keno Is gambling under the statute. The boss gamblers have evi dently concluded that Portland Is a closed town for good. CHARGED WITH SLANDER. Farmer Sues Neighbor for Calling Him a Thief. Yesterday before Judge Cleland and a Jury the trial was begun of the suit of David Kell against Samuel Boise to re cover $5000 for slander. The litigants are both farmers and reside on the Columbia Slough road north of Woodlawn. Kell complains that Boise, In the presence of neighbors, accused him of stealing his wood, berry bushes and other articles, and called him a thief and a robber, and made these statements frequently. Numerous witnesses were called In behalf of Kell who testified to having heard Boise speak ill of him and accuse him of stealing. One witness testified that Boise caught Kell cutting his wood and told him not to chop up and carry away any more of It. but that he might take what he already had cut. Boise, the witness said, told him be caught Kell a second time chopping his wood and drove him away. This witness was called by Kell. Boise, as a matter of defense, entered a general denial and called witnesses to tes tify that ho had not said the things against Kell which he alleges. Boise also sought to break down Kcll's reputation for honesty and fair dealing. Caples & Allen appear as attorneys for Kell, and C. M. Idleman and J. T. Whal ley for Boise. The trial will be concluded today. WILL. NOT STINT SHERIFF. Judge Webster Says He May Have All "Necessary Deputies. Concerning the recommendation of the crand jury that Sheriff Word be allowed two more field deputies County Judge "Webster yesterday made tho following statement to an Oregonlan reporter: "1 have not seen Sheriff Word for some time. He hag not asked for any more deputies. I don't know If he requires any aaore, but he may have all he wants, If he needs thorn." The adverse report of the grand Jury regarding the treatment of rock-pile pris oners by Guard James F. Johnson was next mentioned, and Judge Webster, In response, said: "The men will not be ill treated, but they havo got to work, and we are not going to stand any nonsense from. them. If It Is necessary we Intend to make them work. The Oregonlan ex pressed It Just right this morning. We don't ask recruits to the rock pile: they break In themselves. They don't have to come here. v WIFE CANNOT TESTIFY. Attorney Says Mrs. Goodwin Wrong fully Appeared Against Husband. In support of his motion to quash the Indictment against EL H. Goodwin for adultery on the ground that a wife cannot legally testify against her hus band on such a charge, William Reld, Attorney, yesterday filed an affidavit reciting that Alice N. "R. D. Goodwin the wife, testified against Goodwin before- the grand Jury. Mr. Reed says evidence is not competent before a grand jury that Is incompetent In a trial court. He affirms that Mrs. Good win. In her examination In the grand jury room, testified much the same as she did In the Municipal Court. There she stated that her maiden name was Alice Nettle Redstone, :tnd that she was married to Goodwin in New York In 1895 under the name of Davies. Her explanation of how she hap "pened to be known by the name of Davies was as follows: "When I was 15 years of age I met a gentleman by the name of Davies, who thought a great deal of me, and at the solicitation of my axentsvI con sented to marry him when I reached the age of 18 years. I always looked tipon marriage as a. very sacred thing. In the meantime, before I reached the age of 18 years Mr. Davies passed out of this life. When I was engaged to Mr. Goodwin I mentioned this to him, and brought out this contract and showed it to him, and be said: 'What a narrow escape. At that time we were married. I always looked upon myself as that man's wife (Davies. although I had not lived with him, and I told Mr. Goodwin "what I thonght and asked him if be thought It was proper for me to take his v name, and he said, 'Why, yes, and it "was at his 'suggestion that I signed myself as Alice Nettle Davies." A REPLIES TO ACTORS. James' Keane Attempts to Secure the Dismissal. of Suit. The second act in the theatrical suit of Herbert Ashton and wife against James Keane was enacted yesterday In Justice Reld's Court by the filing of an affidavit In an attempt to dismiss the summons. Herbert Ashton and wife were members of the Keane Dramatic Company which recently appeared In Portland. The com pany was reorganized and Ashton and his wife dismissed shortly be'fore Christmas. Now they are suing Janes Keane to re cover what they claim as back salary and fares to San Francisco. In preparing the -summons a mistake was made In the name of the plaintiff and on the copy served upon the wife of Keane, in the Antlers Hotel the suit appeared to be Herbert Marx vs. James Keane. The affidavit filed by Anita C Keane yesterday fails to show her relationship to James Keane or her Interest in the suit, but alleges a flaw, in the summons slnco It. was not served at the usual place of abode or dwelling of the defend ant. The novel plea Is set up that a ho tel Is not such, that the defendant's place of abode Is In New York and that the An tlers Hotel from time to time during per iods of business or pleasure. It further recites the fact of the discrepancy in the name of the plaintiff. SAYS HE SIGNED INDICTMENT District Attorney Will Fight Proceed ings Brought by Blazier. District Attorney Manning, says he signed the Indictment against Eugene Blazier which Henry E. McGinn drew up and which was returned by the grand Jury as a true bill. He says he has ad mitted the fact In court before. Blazier's attorneys have filed a motion to quash the Indictment because Mr. McGinn drew It, and also because McGinn appeared be fore the grand jury- The District Attor ney says he will stand by the indictment. He also says he will file counter affidavits In opposing the motion to quash. Denies Being a Grafter. R. L. Hennlnger, special night watchman, who has been accused of grafting 50 cents from a Chinaman on threats of exposure of a lottery agency, says the charge Is ridiculous. This Is the way Hennlnger tells the story: . "I met a saloonkeeper who was on a toot. He kept a saloon at Second and Main streets, and sold out a cou ple of days ago. I don't remember nls name. He had two lottery tickets which he said he bought from a Chi nese landryman, whose place of busi ness Is on Harrison street, between Front and Water. He raised a row, saying the laundryman would show him the list of the drawings, and he wanted his money back. 50 cents. The Chinaman said he did not sell him the tickets. The saloonkeeper threatened to go to the Police Station. and swear out a warrant, and I told the China man to give him a half a dollar rather than have any trouble with him. That la all there is to It. I would be foolish to graft the Chinaman for 50 cents when he pays me $2.50 a month to watch his laundry at night." Sues for $10, 000 Damages. Edward Whittaker. a longshoreman, has sued the O. B, & N. Company for $10,000 damages in the State Circuit Court, on account of personal injuries sustained while engaged In loading flour In the steamship Arabia, on June 27, last. Whittaker. In his complaint, says the flour was being lowered Into the hold by means of a sling. The rope was old and worn and gave way, pre cipitating a load of flour weighing 1500 pounds on top of him. Whittaker says he was bruised and otherwise Injured on the head, back and shoulders. Pague & Ryan are his attorneys. Chinamen Appeal Cases. Notice and undertaking of appeal in the cases of Lai Way and Lee Wong vs. Sheriff Tom Word were filed In Justice Reld's court yesterday. These cases were the outcome of one of the Sheriff's gambling raids, and' on trial the plaintiffs were allowed $11S and $25, respectively, for damages caused by the forcible entry of their premises by the Sheriff. Legal Jottings. A verdict for $3500 damages was ren dered by the Jury In the suit of J. K. Pease against the Wind River Lumber Company In Judge Frazer's court yester day afternoon. Pease went underneath a planer to adjust it and while doing so the machinery was started and his arm was caught and badly injured. J. M. Lpng, at torney, conducted the case for Pease. Mary W. Gaston, who for a lone time past has oppposed the Improvement of Main street, from Chapman to King street, yesteraay nied a petition for a writ of review In tne State Circuit Court, through her attorney. Ralph R. Dunlway. It Is directed against T. C Devlin, City Auditor, and the members of the Citv Council. Mrs. Gaston objects to the re assessment of her property to pay for the Improvement and many other things or dered done by the Council, which her at torney has advised her are illegal and un constitutional. DENY THERE IS A COMBINE. Lumber Retailers Answer Charges Made In Ellis Damage Suit. The motion for nonsuit in the $25,000 damage suit of Arthur S. Ellis against the alleged lumber combine, represented by the City Retail Lumber Company, was denied by Judge Bellinger yesterday and the introduction of the defendant's ' evi dence begun. Eight witnesses were examined yester flay, mainly representatives of various lumber concerns, who testified to their Knowledge of the alleged combine. The testimony of each was In the main sim ilar and all to the effect that the Citv Retail Lumber Company was merely a selling agency for the purpose of facili tating the handling of the retail bus! ness of several of the large local mills. There was. so far as they knew, no at tempt to discriminate or to control the market for the purpose of raising prices. Several contractors were on the stand also who testified to their ability to get lumDcr wnen neeaea and at usual mar ket prices. As the case proceeds heated arguments between the opposing counsel become fre quent and yesterday accusations of mak Ing grandstand plays and of actions that were unmanly and unfair were passed across the table at a lively rate. The case will probably not be concluded before tomorrow. Eenc ot Ginger don't cure coughs and omia you up nice rs.-3er Qiafer Tome P&rkar'a Hair WiIibi rlnntti tfc seaJn. BARBOUR IS SCORED Federal Judge Criticizes U. S. . Inspector, WRONGFULLY .DETAINED .SHIP Case Against Captain" McDonald for Violating Laws Dismissed, Charge Falling to the Ground Court Makes Pointed Remarks. In the dismissal of the case against Captain James McDonald." of the British ship Hampton. Judge Bellinger 'took oc casion to score roundly the local United States Immigration office, of which John H. Barbour is the Inspector In -charge. The charge brought against Captain McDonald was that of allowing an alien to remain In the United States In -viola tion of the law. The Immigration Inspec tors waited until almost the' moment of sailing before Issuing the warrant, but immediately after the arrest Monday af ternoon Captain McDonald appeared In court with his attorney, and upon presen tation of the facts, Judge Bellinger set the case for yesterday morning. Captain McDonald's Testimony. V The onlv witness examined was Oantnin McDonald, who ties tilled that upon reach ing port the sailor in question was In a sickly condition and upon recommenda tion of Dr. C. H. Wheeler. United States Marine Hospital surgeon, he was ordered to the Good Samaritan Hospital by tho British Consul. He escaped from that Institution, and upon being officially notified last Friday. Captain McDonald procured from the Con sul a requisition on the United States Mar shall for a warrant for the arrest of the escape on the charge of being a deserter. The warrant was issued and a Deputy Marshall and one of the ship's appren tices spent two days la a search for the missing sailor without finding any trace ot him. This, the witness thought, was fully known to the Inspectors. Captain McDonald further testified that he had at all times been willing to take the man on board; that It was through no fault of his that the sailor was missing and that he had made every endeavor to locate him and get him on board. Judge Orders Dismissal. At the conclusion of Captain McDon ald's testimony. Judge Bellinger asked the prosecution If they had any further tes timony to offer, and upon a negative an swer he Immediately ordered the Infor mation against Captain McDonald to be dismissed and defendant released. During the hearing Judge Bellinger se verely criticized the action of the Immigra tion officers In such cases and remarked that If present methods were to continue ho thought there was but one of two things to be done by foreign ships des tined for this port they must either be manned by crews composed entirely of American' citizens or else they had bet- ana luu pui I auuclUCl. He thought that If when a man was sent to a hospital or went on shore It was necessary for a guard to be placed over him for the protection of the captain that It was better to have a closed port. The shipping men are well pleased over the decision in this case. WILL BE AIDED BY W. C. T. uV Ladles to Assist in Caring for Unpro tected Fair Visitors. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union has determined thht it will take a very active part In the travelers' aid work the coming Summer and do all in its power to assist in the care and protection of girls and women who come to the city alone during the Ex position. Al a meeting of Central Union yesterday afternoon at the resi dence of Mrs. J. S. Courtney, a report was read by Mrs. David Bargleisch, who represented the Union at the joint meeting of women's organizations, last week, when the first steps toward or ganized protective work were taken. Mrs. Bargleisch outlined the meeting In detail and told of the proposed lines of work, all of wh'ch received the hearty indorsement of every ciember present. A general discussion "of the merits of protective work followed and It was unanimously agreed the W. C T. U. should be among the most active in the field. Mrs. Ada Unruh and Mrs. Bargleisch will represent the Union at future meetings and will probably take active part in the actual work during the Summer. Mrs. Unruh has had con siderable experience in this line, both at St. Louis and Chicago, and her serv ices will be of great value. An Interesting feature of yesterday's meeting, was the receipt of a letter from the National vice-president. Miss Gor don, stating that the statue of Miss Wlllard. which Illinois will place in Statuary Hall at the Capitol at Wash ington, will be ready by the first of February. This will be the first woman represented there, and the W. C T. "II. feels particularly elated over the fact that this noble woman ,was great through temperance work and was their president. ORDER OF HONS IN SESSION. Delegates and Representatives Pres ent From Three States. The Independent Order of Lions is hold ing Its biennial supreme session. Dele gates and representatives are present from California, Washington and Oregon. This order Is entering upon Its fifth year of existence and the board of directors and representatives are In session for the purpose of making laws to govern the order for the next two years. The su preme officers will undoubtedly bo elected Wednesday night and Installed Thursday. The present supreme officers are as fol lows: Supreme president. P. A. Mac- Pherson, of Portland: supreme vice-president. Horace D. Ramsdell. of Portland; supreme secretary. Alexander Sweek, of Portland: supreme assistant secretary, Charles M. Moore, of Olympla, Wash.; supreme treasurer. R-, W. Hoyt, of Port land; supreme medical director, H. R. Blersdorf, M. D.. of Portland; supreme lecturer and legal adviser, J. M. Long, of Portland; supreme auditor. Governor George E. Chamberlain, of Salem. Or.; supreme chaplain, J. H. Ackerman. of Salem; supreme sergeant-at-arms. John BUed, of Portland: supreme doorkeeper, John T. Wilson, of Portland- CHURCH SECURES PASTOR. New Jersey Minister Accepts Call of Grace Methodist Congregation. Rev. Clarence True Wilson, of St. Luke's Church. Newark, X. J., has ac cepted a call to the pastorate of Grace Methodist Church, and Rev. Gilbert Ward Dentston. who has been acting pastor at Grace Church for several months, has been offered the pastorate made vacant at Newark by Mr. Wilson's transfer to the Oregon Conference. Mr. Denlston received a telegram late last night from Bishop Spellmyer Btatlng that Rev. Mr. WiLsoa would come here and jng Mr. Denlston the offer- saeattened. which he will accept- An Indirect, report, was re ceived yesterday of Mr. Wilson's accept ance, but it was not confirmed. unUl ,he bishop's message arrived. A number of eligible pastorr have been under consideration by the committee on pastor, and the selection of Mr. Wilson seems satisfactory to all. He is & young riac and Is unmarried, but nas maae. a splendid record In hIswork. He went to New Jeraer from San DIeiro. so his work? 1s not unknown on the Pacific Coast. Mr. Denlston, who goes to Mrs. Wilson's former church at Newark, Is .also a Young man and has been in Oregon only two years, coming here from Wisconsin. Be fore coming to Grace Church as acting pastor he was located- at university Jfark. As the committee has received no de tailed Information It is not able to state Just how soon the new pastor will start' to Oregon, but It is thought that the transfer will take place without delay. NO OBJECTIONS TO SITE. Dr. Joseph! Says Central Location for New High School Is All Right. In an Interview; yesterday.- Dr. S. B. Jbspehl stated that he believed a great many citizens were not entirely familiar with the circumstances bearing on the site for the new High School selected In Thomas Hlslop's resolution, which was passed before the taxpayers meeting two weeks ago. "The location Is a central one," said Dr. Josephl. "The care pass but two blocks from the site on East Pine street. Children from Alblna and Woodlawn may NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR OF TO REST GROVE. C. N. Jobs so a. FOREST GROVE. Or., Jan. 10. C. N. Johnson, Koreat Grove's new Mayor Is & native Oregonlan, barlnc bwn bom In Portland la 1K2. Fourteen year ago he came to Washington County, where he engaged In farming until five years ago, when be came to this city, where he has since resdded. During his residence here he baa taken a very prominent part in city politics, and has shown himself to be one of the city's most energetic and enterprising business men. He has served four years upon the City 'Council. Mr. Johnson has been elected at the head of a ticket favoring a licensed saloon, and steps toward granting a license for the sale of liquors will probably be taken soon after the new administration comes Into office. easily reach the school In this way. From this side of the river, transfers are given to the Union avenue and East Bumslde street cars, which also pass within two blocks- of the site. Children from the direction of Mount Tabor have facilities for transportation equally as good. "Mr. Wittenberg seemed to be very much concerned for fear that the chil dren would not have sufficient breathing space provided the new school were built on the site selected. The general Impression prevailing Is that the prop erty "owned by the district consists of only two ordinary blocks. As a matter of fact the property consists of two full blocks, 200 by 200 feet, the Intermediate street, 60 by 200 feet, and a strip along the front of the property. 60 by 160, of the ex istence, of which the majority of the people know nothing. The Central school at present occupies one block 200 by 200 feet. It Is the intention to erect the new High School on the other block which Is also 200 by 300 feet. The remaining area will. In my opinion, give all the air space necessary for the health of the pupils." "Do you think that the erecting of the school on the site selected by Mr. Hlslop is an assured fact?" was asked. "If I remember correctly, the sense of the meeting was to provide for the. con structlon of the school on that lot. I cannot say whether the board has the right to disobey the will of the taxpayers, but I believe they were directed to build the school on this property owned by the district." CHUNG SAILS FOR CHINA. Like His Famous Co-Worker Bing He Seks His Native Land. Chung, the co-worker of Bing, who rose long since to cherry fame, has gone back to China. Chung, through the manlpula tions of an adverse fate, is all but lost to posterity, but Bing will be remem bered In Oregon always. Chung has left the employ of James II, Reld at Milwau kle, a neighborhood In which he has been for 27 years, and gathering together the earnings of many months of hard labor. has gone back to the rice-paddles and the yellow waters of the Tangtse to live In quiet and die a Chinese gentleman. On the old LuelUng farm at Mllwau kie. Bing and Chung, Chinese laborers. worked In the orchard through many sea sons and in time came to have sole charge. Besides raising valuable crops of ordinary fruits, they experimented and raised seedlings, especially cherry seed lings. Two ot these showed wonderful promise, so the old vegetarian, Luclllng. named them after the Chinamen who bad raised them. The Bing cherry is now known far beyond the borders of the Luelling farm and the State of Ore gon, but no one knows Of the Chung. It did not prove successful, so the name of Chung was not perpetuated. But fame or lack of fame never both ered cither Bing or Chung. Bing went back to China nine years ago and Chung is now sailing after him toward the Yel low Sea. HATE HO RIGHT HERE. Three Chinamen Charged With Being Unlawfully In the Country. Jeang Tal. alias Chlng Tal. Lai Gwong and Chin Wah had their preliminary hearing before the United States Com missioner yesterday on the charge of be ing unlawfully In the United Stares, Jeang Tal's case will be heard on Janu ary 13, and Lai Gwong and Chin Wah on January IE. Lai Gwong deposited JS60 cash ball, while the friends of Jeang Tal came to his rescue with 5250. Chin Wah, however, Is passing a period of reflection In the County Jail. Banetrs Jfxtraet of YaarUa lasftru sptclc 4Ueay rw, try it, i It. I JURY VISITS FAIR Calm Comes Before Storm in Land Frauds. WITNESSES ; ARE --ABSENT After Spending Day In Viewin Expo sition the Federal Grand Jury - - Will Get Dowots Ssri- -ous Work Teday. Instead of sitting in solemn conference' over the guilt or Innocence' of some ot the prominent citizens ot the state, as was the expectation, the Federal grand Jury had a good time yesterday, afternoon by visiting the Lewis and Clark Fair grounds under the chaperonago of Com mission President Jefferson Myers. The Jury convened according to pro1 gramme at 10 o'clock In the morning, but the necessary witnesses, or a part of them at least, failed to gather, and accordingly an adjournment was advised until the af ternoon. Unon the request of the Jurors, however. It was decided to adjourn until this morning at 10 o'clock. It was ar gued by the members of the body that the day was too fine to spend In looking on the dark side of life, and as Mr. Heney had a great deal of business with. which to Interest himself. It was agreed to al low the jurors to take a little excursion to the site of the Exposition. This morning all will be In readiness for business and the Investigations will pro ceed rapidly toward the- end of the long and trying session. Busy Day for Heney. At the office of Mr. Heney, a busy day was spent, but so far as known no new developments of any kind arose. Judg ing, however, from tho class and number of the witnesses who are coming into the city and from the districts in which they live, the Roseburg Land Office will be one of the next things which will come under the investigating eye of the Gov ernment. At the same time this occurs, so It is thought, the cases of Fred A. Kribs, C. A. Smith, of Minneapolis: State Senator R. A. Booth and perhaps Binger Hermann will be further Investigated, and from the evidence supposed to be In wait ing it Is thought more Indictments will be returned, perhaps by the end of the week. This is the opening of the second chap ter In the unraveling of the Oregon land fraud story, and It Is alleged that In the second chapter will be found as many startling and sensational passages as any which may have been heretofore written. Men heavy of purse and powerful of In fluence are about to be drawn Into the net being woven around so many men prominent. In the public eye. Oregon alone, so It Is said, will not furnish all of the amusement, however, for other states will be called upon for a few of their prominent and well-known citizens to furnish material for the grand Jury to work upon. The path will be laid for the reversion to the Government of title to thousands of acres of land which have been Illegally taken and are now held by timber syndicates and pri vate men and corporations. From now on the jury will begin to sweep up the litter it has made until after the court has gone over the state with Its dusting cloth there will be little of fraud left In the borders, while many acres now held by fraud, will be ready for lawful claim ants. Coos County People Are Involved. MARSH FIELD, Or., Jan. 10. (Special.) Coos County also. It appears. Is to con tribute Its share of Indictments In the land frauds now under Investigation. It Is said that It was partly on account of Illegal timber entries here that the Register and Receiver of the Roseburg Land Office and the United States Commissioner In this district were removed. At any rate. It Is known that the Federal grand Jury, be fore it adjourns In about ten days, will return Indictments against some Coos County people. It Is believed no one of prominence Is Involved. The amount of timber In question covers several townships and the transactions have been going on four years. Ira G Xelson, special agent of the department was sent here by Secretary Hitchcock several months ago to look Into matters. He Is here again this week, accompanied Dy nis Droiner, rea -Nelson, also a special agent to make further investiga tion. WELL ENLARGE MEMBERSHIP. Manufacturers' Association to Hold Annual Session. The annual meeting and smoker of the Manufacturers' Association will be held Saturday evening, January 14, at 8 o'clock, in Allsky HalL Eight directors will be elected to serve the association for the next three years, and the annual reports of the president, R. J. Holmes, and the secretary. C H. Mclsaac, will be read Following the meeting and election of officers, members will adjourn the busi ness session to enjoy themselves at a smoker. 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