THE MORNING OKEGONIAN, MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1907. PROJECT IS NOT I Spokane Plan Regarded With Amused Toleration by Con servative Citizens. NEW STATE IMPROBABLE Some Discontent Exists In Inland Empire, but Conditions Are by No Means Ripe for Separ ation as Suggested. Though they recognize that there has long existed in certain sections of the Inland Empire latent dissatis faction with existing state boundaries, conservative citizens of Oregon. Wash ington and Idaho are inclined to re Rard with amused toleration the Spo kane project to create a new state through the secession of the dis gruntled communities from their par ent commonwealth. . Eveu In Eastern Washington, where most of the population of Spokane' new State of Lincoln would be cen tered, the sentiment in favor of the creation of a new common wealt.h is by no means unanimous. Many conserva tive citizens are of the belief that the time Is not yet ripe for actual separa tion, and even among those who in dorse the Spokrtne srheme, It is recog nized' that there wonld be serious problem to face were the present states to say. "Bless, you children. Go in peace." In large measure, the differences that have brought about the desire for separation are political, and It cannot be overlooked that other political Jeal ousies would spring up to fill the new State of Lincoln with discord and heartburnings. Already two Inland Empire cities, if not more, are look ing with green eys upon Spokane's assumption that she Is to be the capi tal of the new state. The politicians of the dlssatlslted communities, who are now In power, can be depended upon to oppose from the word gr any move that would impair their In fluence and drag them away from the public crib where thoy are now feed ing. Congressman Humphrey's Hint. And last, but not least, as Congress man Humphrey, of Washington, points out In an Interview with an Oregonlan correspondent. Congress must ratify the plan, and the Eastern States in Congress on principle orpose the ad mission of new Western States to the Union. In this city and in the - cities of Puget Sound, which can be taken as reflecting the sentiment of Western Oregon and Washington, the Spoknne move Is not regarded seriously. Rep resentative men In the Coast sections of the two states do not shut their eves to the fact that there Is dissatis faction with present conditions in the Injand Empire, but they greatly doubt, whether the communities th&t are said to' be ready to vote to secede are eoulpped for separate statehood. There Is no disposition, however, to the use of the curb bit on the restive communities. The sentiment in Western Oregon is fairly well Indicated by the following Interview with Governor Cham berlain: Governor Chamberlain Talks. "The formation of such a state may be feasible a few years hence," said Governor Chamberlain yesterday, "but the time is not ripe at the present for the creation of the additional state that is proposed, especially from the territory that Is suggested. The districts proposed to be Included within the new state are not only too sparsely settled, but afe not sufficiently developed to warrant their withdrawal from the states of which they are a part for the creation of another etate. A consolidation of these districts Into one state would prove Insufficient, both as to population and area, to sus tain a separate state government. "There exist no differences of a com mercial or Industrial character between Eastern and Western Oregon that cannot satisfactorily be adjusted by Intelligent legislation. Greater differences than those alleged to exist between the dif ferent sections of the three states inter ested would be presented in any attempt to form a separate state out of the terri tory suggested. There exists a natural rivalry between Spokane. Pendleton and Moscow, the three principal cities of the sections of the three states that would be Included In the new state, and dissat isfaction would surely attend the selection of either city as the capital of the new state. "There is not the slightest sentiment In any section of Oregon, so far as I can learn, favoring secession from this state to enter a new commonwealth, a scheme that can only be advocated by the special selfish interests of some one particular locality. The time has not arrived, cer tainly, for the division of these states as Is proposed." Tom Richardson, manager of the Port land Commercial Club, recognizes In the scheme a plan to make Spokane the capi tal city of the proposed new state. Only Spokane's Ambition. "Spokane is a good, live city." said he, "but I do not think the people of that city really take the matter seriously. By taking the initiative, however, in propos ing a new Btate that may be created eventually. Spokane, as the central city in the "Inland Empire' expects to claim all the credit If such a plan ever ma terialises." "Ther Is quite a sentiment in some sections of Eastern Oregon for seceding." , said J. B. Laber, secretary of the Port land Board of Trade, "inasmuch as It, together with the surrounding country that would also be Included in the new state, is especially an Irrigation district. No harm would result to Oregon if the counties In Its northeastern section should withdraw. That section of the state would be unable to withhold itself commercial ly from this part of the state although it Bhould be separated politically. Greater consideration for Eastern Oregon and its Interests along the line of legislation will do more towards discouraging the possi ble secession of that section from the state than any other policy. However, I consider that in the present unsettled and undeveloped condition of the state any steps looking towards Its division are untimely." "State boundary lines should not be dis turbed," said Edmond C. GUtner, secre tary of the Chamber of Commerce. "It requires years to establish these bound aries and nothing more seriously unsettles conditions than an attempt to change existing lines. The difference of inter ests between Eastern and Western Ore gon is given as a reason why the East ern part of the state should withdraw and unite with sections of Idaho and Washington in creating a new state. This difference of Interests is the very reason that that state should not be divided. "Eastern and Western Oregon are de- AKEN SERIOUSLY pendent the one on the other. Portland and Western Oregon are dependent on Eastern Oregon for wheat while East ern Oregon looks to the Western part of the state for Its lumber and for shipping facilities. There should be made no changes In the boundaries of these states unless for the very best reasons, which are not apparent at this time." A The Oregonlan correspondents in various sections of the Inland Empire were yes terday requested to Interview leading citizens and ascertain the sentiment in regard to separate statehood and the ap pended dispatches were received. The telegraph wires being down, lfwas impos sible to get similar dispatches from Baker City, Union and La Grande. ' PANHANDLE ' ' FAVORS PLAX Northern Idaho Eager for Divorce From South of State. MOSCOW, Idaho, April 7 Special. ) The sentiment of the people of Moscow and Latah County Is undoubtedly In favor of the creation of the new State of Lin coln at the present time. The deBire to get away from Idaho exists largely for geographical reasons, and has existed for over 20 years. When the act annexing Northern Idaho to Washington was passed by Congress, in 1SSS, there was great rejoicing throughout the entire Idaho "panhandle," and there was equally great disgust when President Cleveland. at the urgent solicitation of Territorial Governor Stevenson, who was his warm personal friend, vetoed the measure. Politics enter into the question to some extent. The Ave northern counties contain a little more than one-third of the popu lation of the state and pay nearly two- fifths-of its taxes, yet they are given very little voice in the management of the state's affairs. The south in conventions and elections controls the situation and makes and unmakes the rulers of the commonwealth. The people of the north are tiring of this condition and would like to get away from It. The politicians, however, seem gener ally to be of a different frame of mind. With the creation of a new state new ad justments would be necessary, and most of them feel they would be ousted from the comfortable berths they now occupj'. Congressman French, whose home is at Moscow, Is oposed to It, and so are the close friends of Senator Hej-burn, whose home is in Wallace. Then some of the friends of the State University, located here, imagine they see dangers confront ing this institution in the creation of a new state. Others, however, look at it differently and would welcome the change. It may be set down as a reasonable certainty that if the question Bhould come to a pop ular vote in the near future this section would give a large majority for the change. If a north-and-south railroad connected the state more closely, the sentiment might not be so pronounced, but It will take something of that nature to reconcile the people of North Idaho to a continu ance of present conditions. If escape from them is made possible. HUMPHREY IS COMPLAISANT Washington Congressman Says West Side Would Not Resist. SEATTLE, Wash., April 7. (Special. While willing to aid In the creation Of the new State of Lincoln if his con stituents desire It. Congressman Will E. Humphrey does not think the Spokane movement will be successful. The agita tion has not progressed to the point of a conference with the Washington Con gressional delegation, and Mr. Humphrey has heard but little of the plan. "There are three states involved In the movement, and I doubt very seriously whether the people can be made to agree to the Spokane plan," said Mr. Humphrey today. "Even If it were possible to unite the territory out of which Spokane pro poses to create a new state, trouble would probably be encountered in Con gress. One only has to revert to the fight over the Oklahoma and New Mexico statehood bills to understand how bit terly the East opposes the creation of new Western states. No matter how much Justice there may be In the agita tion for the creation of the new State of Lincoln, I think in Congress much the eame opposition would be encountered that has met every proposal for a new Western state. "It occurs to me that if the people of the Inland Empire desire separate statehood their wishes are entitled to full consideration. I would be inclined to support a united petition for such action. I do not see any reason why we of Western Washington should oppose sepa ration If Eastern Washington desires it. If it should develop that my constituency did oppose separation I would have to pay heed to their wishes, but I have no Idea that such a stand would be taken. As I said before, however, I do not believe the separate statehood fight will reach the point of asking for Con gressional action. I do not believe the people of the sections which Spokane pro. poses to Include in a new state can be induced to agree on the plan. If I am correct In this theory, speculation on what might happen is idle and useless COLFAX PEOPLE NOT UNITED Leading Citizens Divided Over New State Project. COLFAX. Wash.. April 7. (Special.) Opinion is much divided in Colfax and Whitman County on the project to form the new State of Lincoln. While the Chamber of Commerce and the One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Club of Spokane are urging the organ ization of a new state, they would also urge that Spokane be the capital. Martin J. Maloriey, ex-Representative in the state Legislature, says the crea tlon of a new state is bo remote that the nonsense thus far published should receive no consideration from the thinking people of Washington, as there is nothing to fear and will not be in 50 years. James A. Perkins, banker and father of Colfax, said he was not In favor of a new state, as the tidewater rates would be abolished and Eastern Wash ington could get no protection. As the state now Is, this section has more protection, he said. "I believe It would be a good thing for both states, said Mayor John Patti son, "and think Whitman County would give a majority for It. Geo graphically, it Is correct, and all rates and differences could be adjusted. I doubt if it can or will be done, but think it would be the right move." S. Manning, of the Northwestern Grain Company, said Whitman County w-ould be for a- new state as rate laws and all differences would work out In a short time. PtXLMAX IS FOR SEPARATION Whitman County Would Vote for a New State. PCLLMAN. Wash., April 7. (Spe cial.) An overwhelming majority of the citizens of Pullman and vicinity Is strongly in favor of the proposed State of Lincoln. The general belief is that it would be advantageous po litically, economically and socially, as well as on account of climatic ana geographical conditions. In the sec tlons of the three states affected these conditions are very similar, and this fact has great influence on the opln Ions expressed by conservative eiti sens. T. A. Bryan, president of Wash Ington State College, would not com mlt himself further than: "I believe the plan feasible." Thomas Nell, pres dent of the Commercial Club, said: "Generally the plan is very favorably I considered." ' E. C. Burgan, merchant, and W. H. Harvey, attorney and landowner, said that practically" all with whom the matter had been discussed desired a separation. Harvey, however, doubted the feasibility of the plan, considering the obstacles that would have to be overcome. IS OPPOSED IX CITY OP BOISE Citizens Say Separation Issue is 20 Years Dead. BOISE, Idaho. April 7 (Special.) Senti ment here and throughout Southern Idaho is overwhelmingly against any recasting of state lines that would (fake from this state any portion of the territory it now possesses. Twenty-five years ago It was a live issue, the plan then being to cut off the "panhandle" and annex it to Washington. A bill for that purpose was passed by Congress but met with a pocket veto at the hands of President Cleveland, during his first term, and the people of Southern Idaho have always felt grateful to him for it ever since. Idaho . people generally felt that the Issue was settled then, and no movement to cut off the "panhandle" now would meet with favor in the south, and with comparatively little in the north. The suggestion that a new state be formed out of portions of Washington and Idaho and that Idaho be given the east ern end of Oregon has given life to the proposal in the south, but it has not been given serious consideration in the northern part of the state. In the north there is undoubtedly much sentiment in support of the State of Lincoln plan, but here and throughout the south it is dis approved, though some portions feel they have not sufficient knowledge of the pro posal to give an opinion. The following expressions by prominent citizens here reflect the general senti ment: Frank Martin I think the southern part of the state would oppose it, unanimously. While there were some reasons once to favor a separation of Northern Idaho be cause of its inaccessibility, the building of the railway down the Snake Is going to bring most of that section into direct com munication with the capital and all neces sity for division is thus removed. Edgar Wilson The thing is an absurd ity. The people would never sanction such a change. I am personally opposed to such a programme, and feel certain the entire southern part of the state feels the same way. Chief Justice Ailshie I have never had any hesitation in saying that I would do anything in my power to prevent any such change in the boundaries of the state. J. W. Cunningham The matter has never been considered as a serious pro posal. I certainly would have to be shown some good reason for it to be induced to give it my support. Mayor John Haynes I am opposed to the proposal on general principles. It has never been given serious considera tion and I do not think it ever will be. Possibly something might be worked out that would be desirable, but the people do not take kindly to the Idea. Judge J. H. Richards That question has never been presented to the people of this state seriously. Public sentiment might favor It if it could be turned into a good thing. My own impulse Is to oppose it, but I have not yet given it sufficient consideration to be warranted in taking a positive position. HEAVY FLOOD WILL SOME DAY WIPE OUT PITTSBURG. So Reports United States Engineers W1k Have Examined Conditions Along the River. PITTSBURG, April 7. Pittsburg is in danger of devastation some day by a flood similar to that which laid waste Johnstown. Thousands of lives and mil lions of dollars' worth of property will be lost, according to a report made public tonight by J. W. Arras, of the United States Engineers' corps. Mr. Arras, who has charge of buildln dams in the Ohio and Allegheny rivers, has investigated conditions here and his report to the Government sounds warn ing of the disaster which he declares is sure to come. No more warning will be given Pittsburg, according to Mr. Arras, than that received by Johnstown. In the March freshet, says Mr. Arras, the Monongahela predominated. Should the Allegheny take the lead, however, and there is no reason why it should not, the low wooden bridges would be washed from their foundations and the entire mass dashed against the Pennsylvania railroad bridge. "Would it withstand- the attack?" he asks. "No man can tell. It Is a ponderous structure, splendidly proportioned and substantially built. However, what it will do seems immaterial, for whether it stands and holds the gorge or falls before it. it will In either case divert the irre sistible oncoming tide toward the main land, where the damage to property will be enormous and lives by the thousand will be sacrificed, since there would be insufficient warning to enable the in habitants to Withdraw to places of safety. MISSING YOUTH TURNS UP Dr. George S. Krieger and Son, "Eddy, Are ti oca ted in Berlin. BETtIINt April 7. Dr. George E. Kriefjer, formerly of Chicago, and hl3 son, "Eddy," who was reported to have been klflnaped in Hamburg some time ago, are in Berlin. Dr. Krleger intflgjds to practice medicine here. The boy says he desires to remain with his father. Dr. Krieger declares the boy came withj him willingly ana tnat ne intends to de fend possession of him by every legal means. The boy's mother, who is now the wife of Dr. Henry E. McDonald, a dentist of Chicago, responding to an in quiry some days ago, said she Intended to return to Chicago Immediately. FIRE CAPTAIN IS KILLED Falling Wall Also Injures Several Other Firemen in Sew York. XEtV YORK. April 7. One Are captain was killed and several firemen burned early this morning by the falling of a wall at the Metropolitan power-house during a fire In that structure. At 2:30 the entire destruction of the plant was feared. A call for five amublances has been sent out. Kffect of the Grip. An attack of grip seldom results fatal Iv but it Is the indirect cause of many deaths. If it does not result in pneu moria. which is frequently the case, it leaves Its victim with a cough which lingers on long after every other symp tom of the disease has vanished. The system Is thus left In a weakened con dition and is susceptible to almost every other disease. The grip can be greatly lessened in its severity if Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used, and any tendency toward pneumonia is promptly checker1.. It cures the cough and leaves the system In a natural and healthy condition. For sale by all druggists. STUDY FARM WORK Professor Bailey Discusses Scope of Experiments. BEST USE FEDERAL FUNDS Says State Institutions Supported by Government Should Have Gen eral Plan of Action to Ob tain the Best Results. WASHINGTON, April 7. The nature and scope of the work of the commission recently appointed to inquire into the re port as to the organization and policy that should prevail in the expenditure of public moneys provided for scientific ex perimentation and research in the inter est of agriculture are discussed in a let ter from L. H. Bailey, of Cornell Uni versity, to President David Starr Jordan, of Leland Stanford, Jr., University, a copy of which was received by Gifford Pinchot, chief of the Forestry 8ervice. Mr. Bailey is president of the associ ation of agricultural colleges and experi ment stations, which the commission rep resents, and Dr. Jordan is the chairman of the committee. This committee held several sessions in Washington in the past few days, during which the work of the various members was laid out. The members have discussed the proposed work with President Roosevelt and it is said that he is much interested in what it is expected to accomplish. President Bailey's letter says: "The occasion for the creating of the commission lies In the fact that in the very rapid evolution of experimentation and research in agriculture in the United States there has not yet arisen a clear understanding of mutual limits and rela tionships or a settled policy in relation to many large public Questions. We need to work out principles of action. "There undoubtedly needs to be a core lation and harmonizing of subjects and methods; an understanding of the proper scope, functions and limitations of Na tional and state agencies; a conception of the relation of Institutions in the states to federal appropriations and control; of the most effective distribution of in vestigation efforts among the different state and National institutions; consider ation of the influence exerted in research in agriculture by the current methods of appropriations by Legislatures; of the relation of the individual worker to in stitutional organization; discussion of what constitutes research that shall pro duce useful and worthy results; the rela tion of this research to the teaching and publicity functions of the Institutions; consideration of the relation of research in agriculture to the general body of sci ence and the co-ordination of them, and In general such a directing of experi ment and research In the interest of agri culture as shall compact and economize the work, render it more fertile and ef fective and Integrate It with wise policies In the Interest of the public welfare. "It lies with the commission to cover much or little of this field, but It will be essential to consider the best methods of organizing research work, the mutual relations of experiment stations and Fede ral agencies and the general character of each report that may issue from insti tutions founded on public money. The two members representing the associa tion ore familiar with the questions that need most to be discussed." President Bailey says that the commis sion may consider any other research work supported by public money that promotes agricultural efficiency. It can not, he says, neglect direct educational questions in so far as they touch the Inter-relation of experiment and teaching iu uib institutions ana particularly as they relate to the training of men to undertake research. HOW TO CURB THE TRUSTS National Civic Federation Plans Convention In Chicago. NEW YORK, April t. The execu tive council of the National Civic Fed eration has decided on Chicago as the place and May 28, 29, 30 and 31 as the dates for holding the National con ference on combinations and trusts, which recently was announced by that organization. Representative men from the various walks of life have signed the invitations asking the appointment of delegates b3 Governors and Presi dents of the Important commercial. manufacturing, agricultural, labor, eco nomic, political and law associations. The purpose of the conference is to consider the trust and combination problems, especially the question of What amendments If any should be made to the Sherman anti-trust act. SEARCHES FOR COAL BARGE Naval Tug Potomac Will Seek to Rescue: Ctevr of Ten Men. NORFOLK, Va., April 7. The naval tug Potomac left the Norfolk Navy yard today to search for the navy coal barge with ten men aboard, which broke loose last Monday from the collier Caesar. which had been towing the barge up the I coast. The batge was lost at sea, being 1 last sighted Thursday. The collier Aba rauda was to follow the Potomac out to night and it is expected the cruiser Cleve land will leave the Norfolk Navy-yard early tomorrow to Join the search. HEYBURN MUCH IMPROVED Idaho's Senator Recovering From Attack of Acute Indigestion. PHILADELPHIA, April 7.-The con dition of United States Senator W. B. Hey burn, of Idaho, who was taken sud denly ill last night, is much improved tonight. Senator Heyburn suffered from an attack of acute Indigestion. Mrs. Charles Bruce. RICHMOND, Va., April 7. Mrs. Charles Bruce, daughter of Thomas Seddon. of Fredericksburg:, sister of James A. Sed don, a member of the Confederate States Cabinet, and widow of Charles Bruce, prominent legislator and soldier of South Side, Va.. died here today. She was the mother of Thomas Seddon, Albert Cass on and Charles Morelle. ex-Secretary and Governor pro tern of Arizona Territory. AT TUB HOTELS. The Portland B. H. 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Woven in extremely handsome designs, with borders to match, and of the purest linen. They are two by three yards in size, and at these special prices, surely they're bargains that it's worth taking some pains to secure. Come early today, no matter what the weather. - Regular $4.50 Grade Sells Now for $3.60 Regular $5.50 Grade Sells Now for $4.45 Regular $6.50 Grade Sells Now for $5.60 Regular $7.50 Grade Sells Now for $6.25 And the Very Fine Ones, Worth $8.50 Reg ularly, are Now Only $7.00 with lace and tucks, and most styles Our regular $1.50 Waists, $1.12 deen; Roby Croas, Aberdeen; George L, Jones, Aberdeen; R. D. Gray, Astoria; W. H. Shea and wife, Everett; Lewis and wife, Everett; Hilly Morgan, Everett; N. C. Mc Leod, Elgin; Mrs. Knight, Elgin; J. D. Adams, Indianapolis; E. L. Wood and wife, Cullen; W. S. Lyons and wife, Kelso; S. J. Beck. Lexington; D. M. Bowdeck, Lexing ton; O. B. Hadley, Uood River; Miss Had ley. Hood River; N. A. Leach, Walla Walla; T. G. Condon, Shaniko; A. R. Kindle, Danby; J. Kindle. Danby; J. W. Coleman, Danby; T. I. Laughlin, Elgin; O. Welsgartner, Lew laton ; Charles Morris, Madge McKlnzIe. A. L. Stott and wife. Ostrander; Miss Ida J. Ward. Philip Kelly, T. A. Frost, The Dalles;; George B. Nolan, Chehalis; Ama Kildger, E. W. Flagg, Kelso; R. S. Barker, Roseburg; W. R. Reddick, Charles T. Mason, John R. Gill, F. G. Dell, Arlington; F. E. Blllington, George Fuller, Ordray. The Imperial W. H. Crltchlow, Dallas; M. F. Knox. Seattle ; C. G. Eastman, Seattle ; C. F. Weir, Tucson; Floyd W. Osbum, Buf falo ; W. Aller Lyon. Albany ; Arthur P. Hayes, Corvallls; Miss Gussle Booth, Salem; M. C. Fox, Salem; Mrs. N. Hamilton. Seattle; Mrs. J. M. Levans, The Dalles; F. W. Al drich. Salem; E. Swank. Portland; J. W. Dickner. Albany; J. M. Stevenson, Cascade:-,; Mrs. H. Logan, The Dalles; MIsb M. Lay, The Dalles; B. Marks, Chicago; D. J. As bury, MoMinnviP.e; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mc Minnville; J. A. Beyard and wife, San Pedro; D. J. Brannen and wife. Flagstaff, Ariz.; Mrs. William G. Stevens, Newport, R I W Wills and wife, Seattle; Mrs. E. M Dissmon, Kamiah ; George Van Feyal and familv, Los Angeles; J. D. Canning, Los Angeles; J. R. Hawkins. Ilwaco; A. Huns berser South Bend; J. C. Fuller, Denver; J Smith Portland; A. I. Eckelson. city; M. M Welch, city; G. W. Daly, Oregon City; Thomas C. Avery, Stevenson; R. J. West, clt : T. J. Berresford, St. Paul; H. Garth -waite. Sioux City; H. C. Baughman. Lew iston; Mrs. Baughman. Lewlston; C, W. Estabrook. St. Paul; Mrs. M. F. Johnston, city; L. Ramp, Brooks; C. Daniels, Albany; O. H. Ohler, Astoria; T. A. McBride, Oregon City; A. O. Stevens, Lebanon; A. H. Carson, Grant's Pass; James Drum, Condon; M. G. OF FINE LINEN SPECIAL PRICES Pretty Belts Laces and Embroid'ries NEW SILK BELTS, smart styles, with suitable buckles and trimmings, an endless assortment; come in black or white; 65c to $5.00 FANCY ELASTIC BELTS, with cut steel nail heads and handsome cut steel or gold buckles; some of the most beauti ful belts ever shown in the West; priced from $1.50 to 45. OO BELTING, by the yard in white or colors; per yard 50 BABY IRISH SETS, Edges, Bands, etc., yard, 25c to ... $10.00 have Edmunson, Eugene; Dr. J. Anderson, city; George G. Bingham, Salem; Oscar F- Ella son, Rocklin ; Captain H. Habb. San Fran cisco; Judd Geer, Cove; E. C. Brock, Hood River; M. F. Knox, Seattle; Charles Deven dorf, Milwaukee; R. R. Stewart. St- Charles L. B. Charles, A. B. Perry. Newburg; G. W. Millinger, Ontario; P. Har ris, Carlton; O. Bronsou. San Francisco; Z. Z. Mills, Wallace, Idaho; Miss Emma Young, Eagle Creek; M. B. Stevenson, Cape Horn; L. Padslck, M. Munsey, City; C- W. Cleland. B. Hoyt, Troutdale; L. H. Cortez. Astoria; J. Nixon. Jasper Hallack, Scap poose ; W. Knolinson, Etna Mills, Cal. ; J W. Ellison. City; F. Sigford, Mitchell; G. Mackenzie, ScappooEe. W. P. Seeley, SeM wood; L. Erdman. Boston; W. W. Lasy. City; J. C. Fisher, W- Petzel. Husum; E. French and wife. Grand Mound; C. Weed, Philo math; C. R. Bowman. Fossil; D. A. Rich ardson and wife. City; F. M. Llnvitle, Clif ton ; F. Sunderland, Oregon C! ty ; m. Davis, City: E. P. Newton, south Bend; H. I. Nlch ol, Oskaloosa; D. J. Mealey and wife Hille boro; N. M. Hanson, Nappa; H- Shrader,Ca mas ; J. E. Forllns, Wasco ; J. E. Sanford, Nappa; B. New-ton, Sodavllls 41; R- Harris. Carollton; John O- Weston and wife, Tuala tin; L. L. West, The Dalles; L Podslck, City; Ernest SUllsop, Kerns, Wash.; James Flncon, C. H. McCloin. A. P. Coyles, M A Burnes, City; J. H. Williams. Ostrander. Hotel Donneny, Tacoma, Wash. European plan. .Rates, 75 cents to $2 50 per day. Free 'bus. 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