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THE MORNING ORE G ONI AN, SATURDAY, JUNE .17 1905? THREE WARSHIPS LIE IN HIM FlOWS PACIFIC SQUADRON IS . NOW IN PORT Chairman Jones Is Here to Ascertain Them. Rear-Admiral Goodrich Brings, the Chicago, Boston and Perry Into Port. IMPRESSED WITH THE FAIR T4 WELCOME BY FAIR HEADS. J Launches and Whistles Greet Two 1 Cruisers and Also the Torpedo Boat Destroyer, Which Ar rives Liater In the Day. While factory whistles shrieked a glad welcome, and' craft of all sizes, .from ocean liners to gasoline launches, tooted In accord, the protected cruisers Chicago and Boston steamed into the harbor yes terday morning, rippling the water of the "Willamette gently, as though thankful for the change from the boisterous waves' of the Pacific. Rear-Admiral Goodrich was on board the Chicago, and a greeting fitting to his rank was presented by five directors of the Exposition, headed by President H. W. Goode. As the anohor-chalns of tho Chicago rumbled downward between the Steel and Burnslde-street bridges, the revenue cut ter Hugh ilcCulloch extended the wel come of one .branch of the service to an other by firing a salute of 13 guns. Torpedo-Boat Also Arrives. In the afternoon the torpedo-boat de stroyer Perry arrived from Puget Sound. The most Impressive squadron. Portland ever saw is lying just above the Steel bridge, the Perry close to the Chicago, to whose white sides her black paint pre sents a strong contrast, and the Boston further down, anchored at the bow and with a moorlng-linc made fast to the Flanders dock. Visitors will be received on board this afternoon from 1 to 5. It Is probable that the Chicago at least will not remain In the harbor over- one week. The cruisers entered the Columbia Thursday morning. The flagship left up early in the afternoon, and anchored off Bay View. Wash., where Pilot W. H. Pat terson showed the officers how beautiful tho river looked as seen from the shore. While the party was ashore, two fresh salmon and a quantity of selected cans were presented by Seaborg's cannery. By this time the Boston, which did not leave up until 5:30, had caught up, and the next stop was an anchorage off Rainier. Greeted by Exposition Officials. The use of a launch had been given the Exposition officials by the Favorite boathouse. and at 8:S0 the launches Rover, bearing the official party, and Lorens. Gloria and Shirley started down to meet the vessels, whISh by this time were on their way up the Willamette. Off Swan Island tho Rover met the Chicago, and a transfer was made with the water rushing beneath the gangway. Captain Moore and Flag Lieutenant Sargent escorted the visitors, II. W. Goodo, Lr Allen Lewis, I. X. Flelschricr, Dr. K. A. J. Mackenzie. W. D. Fenton. S. M. Mears and Theodore A. Hardee, to the cabin, where they were entertained by Jtear-Admlral Goodrich. B" 10 o'clock, when tho cruisers passed through tho Stee bridge, several thou sand people were on the docks and bridges, and the whistles were working overtime. Both the Chicago and the Boston would tell stories if Iron and steel could talk. Tho Boston was one of Dewey's fleet in the battle of Manila Bay, and the Chi cago has the honor of being 'the nuclous of the present great white squadron. Built in 18SS. her construction marked the passing forever of the decadenco of the American savy. Rated as an old-timer now, when the costliest .warships are out of date in ton years, she Is still a val uable member of tho Navy and a grace ful, woll-proportloncd vessel. Ttostcr of tho Warships. Following is the roster of the three ves sels now In port, having on board the general officers of the Pacific squadron: Rear-Admiral Caspar Frederick Goodrich, comnfander-ln-chlef. Pcrsanal ela.it Lieutenant Leonard KurwS Ittt Sargent, flap lieutenant; Knslgn Caspar Goodrich, aide. Flet staff Pay Injector John Slaughter Carpenter, fleet paymaster; Medical Incpwler David Oldham "Lewi, fleet surceon; Lieutenant-Commander Frank W. Bartlett. fleet engi neer; Lieutenant Roacoe Charles Moody, ord nance officer; Captain William Hopkins, fleet marine officer. Chleaco Captain. Kdtrln Kins: Moore; lieutenant-commanders, Frank W. Bartlett. Wil liam Porter White, Alexander Seaman Ial pte&d; lieutenants, IVoscoe Charles Moodr. Karnest Frederielc llckhardt; ensdrn John William Schoenfeld. Guy W. Stuart Catl; midshipmen, Charles- Carroll Soule. Earnest Arthur Swanson, Robert Leo Irvine, Stanford Caldwell Hooper. Earnest Durr. John Enoch Pond. Frank Nathaniel Fklund; ensign, James A. Campbell; medical Inspector, David Old ham Lewis; attestant sursean, Eorle Mason Brown; pay Inspector, John Slaughter Car penter; chaplain. Arthur William Stone; cap tain. U. S. M. C, William Hopkins; gunner. J. Hill; acting1 carpenter. T. B. Caaey; act ing boatswain. J. Glacs; machinist, TC C. Fteele; acting war machinist, T. D. He&Iy; pay cleric. B. L. Lankford; pay clerk (fleet), F. E. Shute. Boston Commander, Kruruth Nlles; lieuten ants Charles Augustine Brand. Percy Napier drretead. Or in Gould Murfln. William Daniel Xahy: ensign. Charles Seymour Freeman; midshipman. John Arwlne. assistant paymas ter. Edward Stuart Stalnaker; assistant sur geon. David Beit Kerr; recond lieutenant, V. S. M. C, William Thomas Hoadle?; acting boatswain, J, Leckle; acting gunner. A. Bar ker; acting carpenter, A. W. Jones; warrant machinist?. J. Wilson, H. Smith; pay clerk. E. W. Meredeth. Pern- Lieutenant. Frank Herman Scho fieM; enelgn. Wallace Bertholf. Following officers' families will probably at tend the. Exposition: Mrs. and MLu Lewis, Mr. Moody. Mrs. White, Mrs. Nlles, Mrs. Brand, Mrs. Leahy, Mrs. Schefleld. Encountered Heavy Seas. The officers say the same heavy seas which were met by merchant steamers were encountered on the voyage from San Francisco to the Columbia. They loft the Bay City Monday. On the Bos ton, particularly, much of the morning was spent in cleaning up the ship and preparing her for the recoption of vis itors. After leaving Portland, all three will go to Puget Sound for annual target practice. The Perry was relieved by the cruiser -Marblohead, recently here. Captain Moore, of the Chicago, has a good armament at his command. There are four eight-Inch and 14 five-inch guns, nine slx-pounders, two one-pounders, two Coifs automatic and one three-inch field piece for duty ashore. There are 20 offi cers and MS men on board. Captain Harry Emkcn brought up the Boston, and Captain John Peterson the Perry. Pilot Patterson, who led the way on the Chicago, has brought every Gov ernment vessel into port for several years. He has received notice to bring up the Italian cruiser Umbrla which Is due here June 21. Rear-Admiral Goodrich, like his ships, hag.jscen the material for stories. Unlike "hem, he can tell them In & very mterest- CRUISER CHICAGO. lng way. On the way up the harbor he I told the Exposition officials of the days when he was In charge of the American ! liner SU Louis, which during the Spanish American War was converted into an auxiliary cruiser. "Here is a picture of a. passenger I had on one run,4 said the Admiral, taking from the wall a framed and signed pho- tograph of Admiral Cervera. "You should "a"-" i'1" have seen the great pile of letters and t telograms awaiting him when we reached j porL Dozens of seashore-resort proprle- tors wrote to him, offering him free hoard and lodging for the Summer if he would ; only come to the resort this to'an Ad miral In the Spanish navy. He never saw the lotters." City Offenders Before Municipal Judge Hogue Roy Hogan will not be flogged at the whlpplng-post for slapping his wife two times, felling her to the floor. He was fined $20 by Judge Hogue at yesterday's session of the court. When Hogan was brought out for ar raignment. Judge Hogue asked Deputy District Attorney Haney if he wished to treat tho charge as an Information. to which a negative reply was made. "Not, at least, until Your Honor hears the testimony." said Mr. Haney. "Then you do not think he should go to the whipping-post?" asked Judge Hogue. "I hardly think so." replied Mr, Haney. "My husband struck me in the face twice," saklrMrs. Hogan, who was the only witness for the prosecution. "He hurt me pretty bad. I fell to the floor from tho last blow. He had been in a saloon bctow our lodgings, and 1 called . ,. , .,' u.,i I him with myself and our little daughter. He was angry and assaulted nte." "We have never lived happily together," said Hogan. testifying in his own defease. "I had told her that we. could not get along, and that we might as well sep arate. She called me Into the room. locked the door and held the key. I tried to get out. but she detained me. 1 got pretty road, and slapped her in the face once. That's all there is to It." "Did she fall when you struck herT' asked Judge Hogue. "She fell." replied Hogan. "but she stumbled; It was not the Mow that caused her to fall." There being no further evidence. Judge Hogue imposed a fine of (38. Mrs. Hogan lingered behind, with her little daughter, as she said she was afraid to go with her husband. The little daughter also wanted to re main, but her mother finally coaxed her to go. "Good-bye. 111 come back some time," said the child, as her mother led her away. The" Municipal Judge has no authority j to sentence to the whlpplng-post, and the District Attorney must determine as to whether a defendant shall be regarded as a proper -candidate for the lashing. In case he wishes the defendant held to the grand jury, the case must be treated as an Information. If found guilty, the de fendant Is then held to the grand Jury, and Is sentenced in the Circuit Court. . . A portion of yesterday's session of the court was given over to Instructions from Judge Hogue to foreigners engaged in the business of peddling on the public streets. J. Rosenthal, B. West and A. Levin were charged with violating the ordinance which requires them to keep moving while selling or attempting to sell their wares. Judge Hogue explained to them that they must not loiter, unless engaged in the actual sale of merchandise, as their li censes do not give them the privilege of standing on the sidewalks. E. Meyer, who holds a licence to sell at the Lewis and Clark Exposition ground, was charged with selling outside the grounds. He was fined $S0. and warned that to repeat the offense would mean a far heavier fine. The police have been having consider able difficulty with peddlers of late. The city Is full of them, owing to the Exposi tion. Arthur Kalllo was fined $10 for permit ting a vicious dog to roam at large. The'Kalllos live at 412 Xorth Twenty fifth street, and next door resides Mrs. Housbcrger. Her little son was bitten by the Kalllo dog last week, and she caused the arrest of the entire family. When the case was before Judge Hogue yesterday. It developed that the KalHo bey owned the dog; and It was decided that as he was the owner, he must be held responsible for its actions. His par ents were therefore released. Shot SIb'ter In Mouth. BILLINGS. MonL. June 16. Louis Beck, son of A. A. Beck, accidentally shot his sister. Nellie Beck, in the mouth with a 3S-caliber revolver. The boy is It years old. ond the Injured girl is 11 years oW. The bullet passed through the girl's face. LOW EXCURSION RATES. On June H, 15. 16. 1. the Great North ern xvsuu.j mi cituiiiuH uckcis .r. Of Taiil MJnneaoolls rinliith Mil- waukee, Chicago. St. Louis. Omahal Kan sas City, winning, cic., at rate or one first-class fare plus $10 -for round trip. Tickets allow stopovers going and return ing, good for three months. For full Information call on or address H. DlcksoH. C P. T. A.. Great North ern Hail way, 122 Third street. Portland. Orexon. cii u i ; nivERi I rm ... MOSQUITO r eel Wl rUmiSn ! Good Contests. LAUNCHES AND SHIP CRAFT Captains of Gasoline Craft Anxious to Try Conclusions. While Tars of McCulloch Arc Pining for a Chnllcnpc. It is probable that the most interesting speed contests ever seen oa the Wil lamette will be witnessed within the pres ent month. Not only are the crews of the two cruisers, the revenue cutter and the de stroyer now In port looking forward to races between ships boats, hut launch captains are talking of a. regatta for craft of that character in which suffl dent distinction will be made 4o Insure the entering of boats against launches of their own relative iower, """' " new muncnos mere are on. the liver it Is impossible to state. Every day sees an addition to the mca qulto.fleet. On the long run to the Oaks several short brushes have developed, hut the right boats seldom try conclu sions. Attracted by the Exposition traffic, a number of speedy down-river launches, costing ?10 to MOM, and capable of hold ing 39 or 4 people, have come to Port- i mint. iieinrrn ovsw HM' wic cox, Ivsrens. Queen and Rover, which belong j to competing houses, great rivalry ex ists. There is also a dhible score of the J launches designed for Willamette River j work exclusively, having an open cockpit i and low freeboard. Yesterday the Fa i votite boathouse put into commission a I new launch, the Defender. Though but I a small boat, she pawed the fast Lorens, i and went from the BurasMe to the Mor rison-street bridge In loss than 2H min utest She is now looking for a brush with the Wolfe boat Hattle, reputed to be the fastest in her class. So far as the sailors are concerned. tJjere are five men or. the McCulloch who are spoiling for a race. They chal lenged the Marblehead to row six men against their five, but the offer was not accepted. Yesterday afternoon the cut ter of the Chicago was out for a spin, and followed the ship's launch without losing an Inch.' uhtll halted by the wall ing siren on board. Five oarsmen, three on one side and two on the other, is a 'peculiar line-up. but the McCulloch's quintet have shown they can go. Though the Fourth of July Is the cus tomary day for river racing, few launches would enter on that day, as the majority are looking for fares on a good day. and then there ' Is sure to be a strong de mand. IiIFE-PRESERVERS OX BARGES Law Generally Ignored Must Xovr Be Strictly Obeyed. Acting under the previsions of the Federal statute, the Custom-House au thorities have called the attention of bargeowners to the law requiring one life-preserver or llfefloat for each pas senger carried, to be placed on every barge. Rigid enforcement of this statute has become necessary because of the expected heavy barge traffic In picnics and excursions this Summer. Barges sel dom carry a single life-preserver. Each barge must also carry one light. The order Issued a few days ago requir ing launches to carry the three lights of larger boats, and rowboats to carry one light. Is being gradually obeyed. Manager Hurlburt. of the Oregon Water Power & Railway Company, has an nounced that beginning next Sunday no launch not carrying a permit from .the company's office will be allowed to land at the Oaks. Newport's Propeller Disabled. The steamer Newport, on her way up the coast, to begin 'a run from Port land to Eureka and way ports, has been obliged to put back to the Bay City because of a disabled propeller. The, -ac cident occurred soon after she ieft Eureka. The report along that water' front that the Xorth Pacific Steamship Company had become dissatisfied with the- steamer is denied by the agent. ; it,,-.. Votinf iiarrj lOUng. Tank Steamer With a Record. The tanK steamer Alias, wnicn was dlcharglng 1J.ISS barrels of crude oil at the Standard Oil dock at Portsmouth yes terday. recently made- & reputation for herself by towlnx a. "baxrc xroas Xew TORTEDO-BOAT DESTROYER TERRT. I York to San Francisco and averaging 10 knots all the way. She is one of the finest tank steamers afloat, and thk time brought but a partial cargo. She J leaves down today. Nicomedia Arrives Safely. ine roniana ex. jiiauc liner xico- media, which sailed from Astoria May 21, arrived at Yokohama June 13. The steamship Ferndcne. which also sailed for Japanese ports on the same tide, has not yet been reported. Marine Notes. The steamer Alliance sailed last night for coast ports with 5-V) tons of freight and a number of passengers. Tea thousand dollars was the price of the wooden ship Agcnor. recently " sold by H. J. Knowles to the West Coast Commercial Company. She Is lying in Oakland Creek. -The steamer Toledo cleared for Gray's Harbor yesterday with CS tons of freight. The schooners Annie Larson and Transit have been added to the Portland-bound fleet of lumber schooners. The former Is at San Francisco, and -the Transit at HIIo. Domestic and ForeIp;n Ports. ASTORIA. Or- Jan is. Arrived down at 3 A. II. and ailed at noon Steamer Colum bia, for San Franctece. Arrived at ,3 and WC up at A. M. United States torpedo boat desiroyVr renry, from Puxet Sound. Ar rived at ltffi and left -up at -1:15 P. II. Strataer Roanoke, front Von Los Anseles and Coaet port'- Sailed at 11:13 A. It. Schooner Seqaefeu Con ! It Son of the har at 5 P. it., moderate; light vctri wind; weather, clear. San Franclc. June 18. Sailed at noon Steamer St. Paul, for Portland. Salted at & P. M- Steamer NorHilancr fr Portland. Arrived UrltUh steararhlp County of laverj fMu. from Newcastle. Australia, schooner Jennie Wand, from VYlllapa. Harbor; schooner Melaaethen. from Coot IUy. Sailed Bark NichoUs Thayer, for Nome; hlo Brederick Caatle. for Port Torwend. Shanghai. Jane Irt. Arrived Barkentiae Koko Head, from Portland. MASSACHUSETTS DAY. A Remarkable Feature of the Build ing Sent Clear Across the Con tinent for Display. The Massachusetts building, which will be opened today with Imposing ceremonies, houses a relic of which the state Is justly proud. It is the first Chlckering" piano, which was made over S3 years ago by Jonas Chlckering himself. That the man ufacture of pianos Is today one of the leading American Industries Is largely due to the departure mode by this man. which completely revolutionized the manner of their construction. In recognition of this, the Commissioners of the St. Louis Fair conferred upon his name the highest hon ors within their gift. Chlckering pianos are today, as they have been ever since this first Chlckering piano was made, tho leading American make. A full line of Chlckering pianos. Including special styles provided for our Fair display, are now ex hibited at our store, corner Washington and Park (Eighth) streets. Ellers Piano House. Hood's Sarsaparilla creates nn appetite and aids In the proper assimilation of food. w 66 I SUFFERED untold agony at my menstrual periods ever since girlhood," writes Cecelia Chase, of Pope Creefc HtL, "and I took enough medicine to start a drug store, out -without obtaining relief, un- x til I took "Wine of Cardui. It certain ly Drought me through a hard spelL I passed my last period with hardly any pain, and am greatly improved in every way." MASONS INSTALL OFFICERS TRUSTEES TO DECIDE WHETHER TO BUY LOT. Question of Building Masonic Tern pie Is Deferred to the Next Grand Lodge Meeting. Portland will have no Masonic Temple for another year, at least, according o the decision reached yesterday afternoon at the closing session of the Grand Lodge. After agreat deal of discussion the mat ter of buying property for a templen.as left to the board of trustees of the educa tional fund, consisting- of John B. Cleland and J. M. Hodson. of Portland, and M. S. Woodcock, of Corvallls. It was decided that the trustees could consider the mat ter during the year and report their ac tion at the next annual meeting Of the Grand Lodge. Power was given the board to purchase property If it were thought advisable, but no action could be taken towards building without the junction and direction of the Grand Lodge at its next session." The reports made yesterday during the closing hours of the session showed the order to be In a flourishing condition throughout the state. There are now 109 lodges in Oregon, with a. total membership of 75CO. The order Is In better financial condition than It has been for years, and during the past Ave years the membership has increased more than 50 per cent. Dur ing the past year there have beep no deaths In the ranks of the grand officers, and but few proportionately In the mem be rrhlp. The greater part of the meeting of yes terday afternoon was taken up by the In stallation of the officers elected and ap pointed during the session. The officers who were elected a couple of days ago and Installed yesterday afternoon were: W. H. Flanagan, of Grant's Pass, grand master: Dr. W. T. Williamson, of Port land, deputy grand master; Lot L. Pearce, of Salem, senior grand warden; Ed Kiddle, of La Grande. Junior grand warden:" W. A. Cleland. of Portland, grand treasurer: J. F. Robinson, of Eugene, grand secretary- The members of the board of trus tees of the educational fund, who were re-elected for another term, were: John B. Clelund. of Portland: J. M. Hodson. of Portland, and M. S. Woodcock. Corvallls. Grand Master Flanagan announced the appointive officers of the Grand Lodge during the session yesterday, and they were installed during the afternoon." The men so honored were: Rev. J. R. X. Bell, of Baker City, grand chaplain; Xorrfs. B. Cox. of Portland, senior grand deacon: O. S. Hellborn. of Astoria. Junior grand deacon: Alex Kuntz, of Portland, grand marshal: C. A. Johns, of Baker City, grand orator: James F. Stith. of Kerby. jenior grand steward: T. M. Baldwin, of Prinevllle. Junior grand steward: Simon Caro. of Roseburg. grand standard-bearer; P. H. Harth, of Grant's Pass, grand swordbearer; D. G. Tomaslna, of Port land, grand tyler. The next session of the Grand Lodge will be held in Portland In June, 1006. Mazamas Moonlight Picnic A moonlight picnic of the Mazamas was TRILLIONS T tell the no kind friend, WINE OF CltClSKR BOSTON. given last night at the camp of Will G. Steel, near Fulton, In the course of which the preliminary announcements of the Mount Rainier excursion were made, and assurances given' that a party fully 200 strong would take the trip to the summit this season. It Is expected that the club will leave Portland July 15, and remain In camp until August 1. It was announced also that KIser brothers propose to use 1000 feet of moving film on the trip. In getting what Is believed to be the first moving pictures of a mountain-climbing trip ever secured. About iO were present at tho picnic last night, which culminated In a brilliant Chinese lantern parade of all hands down to the railroad tracks from Steel's moun tain camp. NEW EWGLANDERS GUESTS Massachusetts Delegation Is Enter tained hy Arlington Clnb. Unquestionably one of the most brilr llant social functions of the season was the reception and dinner given at the Ar lington Club last night by Thomas B. Wil cox in honor of thfe Massachusetts dele gation to the Lewis arid Clark Exposi tion. The festivities - were continued until a late hour, and the affair was pronounced the acme of social enjoyment. Speeches of a felicitous" character were made by William M. Ladd. W. D. Wheelwright and C. E. S. Wood, all of whom were In the happiest vein. The following represent ative citizens of the Bay State were pres ent, all of whom are distinguished in the commercial, political and financial circles of the commonwealth: Hon. John R. Thayer. Michael J. Sulli van. William A. Lytle. William S. Dana, John D. Monroe. Daniel W. Lane, John J. Garland, William H. Cushman, David P. . Keefe, John B. Lowney, George A. Sclgllano. James S. Allen, George A. Tit comb, William J. Graham. Matthew Mc Cann. Captain David T. Remington, James M. Perkins. James Kimball and Wilson H. Fairbanks. The following representative local citi zens were present: W. D. Wncelwrlght. William M. Ladd. C. E. Ladd, J. Frank Watson. W. D. Fenton. H. W. Goode. A. L. Mills. Dr. Holt C. Wilson. W. W. Cotton. J. P. O'Brien. J. C. Ainsworth. W. M. Wbid den. Major C. W. Langfltt, S. M. Mears. i C. E. S. -Wood, Governor George E. Cham berlain, Frank M. Warren. H. H. Xor thrup. Ion Lewis and Mr. Wilcox. Come Long Distance to Funeral. The four sons of Patrick McGulre, who died and was buried here this week, came from the far parts of the country to be present. One son. Stephen P., lived here with his father, but William A. came from Chicago. John E. from Pittsburg and George E: from Parkersburg; W. Va. Tho sons were not all fortunate enough to get here before their father died, but all were here at the funeral. Patrick Mc Gulre came to this country In 18. living In various parts of the East until 1SS3, when he moved' to Oregon. VriTII IMPURE DRINKING WATER Tse Ilorsford's Add rhosphate Destroys the germs of typhoid and other fevers. Makes a refreshing and coollnr Sum mer drink. of women and girls suffer daily doctor their secret troubles, by word of mouth. Yet who knows their danger, suggests to them that CARDUI Woman's Best Friend will relkre the pain If you have a suffering friend, tell her a Bout Cardui. If you suffer your self, try Cardui. Poor woman! You hear on your shoulders the pains and miseries of the world. Lif your troubles with "Wine of Cardui. It will cure the griping and bearing-ckrwn pains, tired feeling, low spirits; dizziness, womo trouble, irregularity, weakening drains, etc, and make you well. Sold by every druggist in $5.00 bottles. WRITE US A TffrTEK freely and frankly, in strict confidence, tilling us all your syap- " toms and troubles. We will send free advice (in plain sealed eevatofe). Address: Ladies' Advisory Dept., Tne- Chatbuwog. Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Term. Declares Thnt Nearly a Thousand Delegates Will Attend tho Big Temperance Congress at -the Exposition. The number of delegates to attenJ the temperance congress to be held la this city during- tho progress of the Lewis and Clark Cente.nnlal will be al most 1000. Such Is the belief of Charles R. Jones, chairman of the National Pro hibition party, who is In Portland at- j tending- a conference of local Prohlbl I tlonlsts on affairs of Interest to their j cause. Mr. Jones visited the Exposition yes terday morning and was very favorably 1 Impressed with the Fair, stating that ' In nls estimation it excelled the expo j sltlon at Buffalo and equalled the Fair of St. Louis. He Is In Portland to be- come aware of the plans of local Prohl- Ditiontsts with reference to the Na tional temperance congress which meets In September. Upon yesterday's conference rests the determination of the- representation to the congress from other parts of the country Prior to coming to Portland. Chair man Jones held a conference wltn the state committee of Idaho, and from here he goes to Washington for a Ilka purpose. Aside from arranging- for the National congress he Is getting- la touch with prohibition workers In all parts of tho country. The conference began at 10 o'clock yesterJay morning and lasted the greater part of tho day. Among- those in, attendance were: I. H. Amos, chair man of the State Prohibition Commit tee: Flnley McKercher. E. O. Miller, E. T. Johnson. C. J. Bright, of Wasco: E. C. Huffman. J. F. Hanson, H. C. Schaf fer, F. B. Rutherford. B. Lee Paget. Henry SheaK, of Philomath; R. M. Jones. Last evening at the First Christian Church. Park and Columbia streets, a cold water banquet was given the vis itor. Addresses were made by several prohibition workers in response to the question: "Should your organization attain Its highest purpose, how far would It go toward checking- the drink evil. . or toward the destruction of the saloon?" Addresses were also made as follows' "The Independent Voter," by Rev. J. Whltcomb Brougher: 'The Latchstring- Out." by T. S. McDanlel; The Retiring Secretary." by E. O. Miller-: 'The New Secretary," by F. B. Rutherford. Mr. Jones spoke at length on 'The National Outlook," showing the advances made in recent years in prohibition work and revealing exact circumstances of the present day, as well as suggesting remedies to be used In the future. His remarks were heard wlrh great Interest. SCHOOL ELECTION IS NEXT Polling Places, Judges and Clerks Are Selected by Board. At a special meeting of the City Board of Education last night, the polling places. Judges and clerks to serve at the, school election next Monday were selected, tha clerk of the board being authorized to fill whatever vacancies may occur. It IS understood that H. S. Pague. I. N. Flelschner and W. L. Brewster will be the candidates at the ensuing election to succeed Director Warren, although Mr. Brewster has not yet officially notified the School Board of his Intention to run, and unless he does so today It will be Impossible to have his" name placed upon the ballot, which Is expected to go to the printer this afternoon. T. J. Jones, official architect of the school department, was voted J100O on ac count of services rendered. In connection with plans for the different buildings in contemplation and under process of con struction. Plans were submitted for the new schoolhouse at Irvington, which Is soon to be erected to relieve the congestion In cident to the rapidly Increasing attend ance at the Holladay and Williams-Avenue schools. It will be placed upon the new block Just purchased from Mrs. Eliz abeth Irving-Ryan. Arrangements were made also for add ing two more rooms to the Highland School. In addition to the four now In process of construction. ARE YOU GOING BAST? If So, Ask About the 90-Day Tickets Now oa Sale by the O.- It. it N. On June 16 and 17. the O. R. & N. Co. places on sale very low-rate tickets to Chicago and other Eastern points, good for SO days. For particulars call upon C. W. Stinger, City Ticket Agent. Third and Washington streets. Your friends In the East will ask you about the Columbia River trip. Remember that the O. R. & N. gives you 200 miles along this matchless river. in silence rather than