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TTIK MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1908.
W. H. TAFT GETS
VOTES OF OREGON
Delegates Are Instructed for
the Ohioan by State Re
publican Convention.
FULTON SENT TO CHICAGO
Meetings Controlled by Senior Sena
tor, While Bourne Forces Are
Beaten at Every Turn Judge
Williams a Delegate.
(Continued from Flmt Fage.)
direct primary law, amendment was
demanded of the initiative and refer
endum and a law was called for to
punish voters who commit perjury In
party registration. .
Resolutions of the First District
convention commend Fulton, deplore
the attacks made on his character in
the primary election, compliment Rep
resentative Hawley, call for party sup
port of Cake and purposely ignore
Bourne.
The sentiment of the convention was
typified by a delegate who. in nominating
his favorite for National delegate, lauded
him as follows: "He Is a man who will
have peace if he must fight for it, and
harmony if he must use a stuffed club
to get it."
Davey Is Buffeted About.
Frank Davey, ex-Speaker of the Leg
islature, now a resident of Harney
County, was used as a bufTer between
the contending elements. Davey was
named by H. S. -Rowe, of Multnomah,
for chairman of the state convention,
although A. J. Johnson, of Benton, State
Senator, was the "programme" man and
the caucus choice for that place. Davey
humorously declined the honor by saying
it was "contrary to programme." Later,
when it came time to appoint a com
mittee on resolutions, Davey was on his
feet with a motion of his own for such
a committee. Although Dr. Paine, of
Lane, rose after Davey. Paine was recog
nized first pursuant to a memorandum
on the "programme," which Chairman
Johnson held In his hand. The "pro
gramme" called for a committee consisting
of one member from each county. Davey
proposed an amendment for one member
for each Judicial district, saying that the
larger committee would be too unwieldy.
Davey's amendment was voted down,
whereupon he exclaimed:
"T was perfectly aware, Mr. Chairman,
that I was butting into the programme,
hut go ahead, and I will put up for any
thing that is done."
In the afternoon,' McCusker, of the
Bourne camp, proposed Davey for per
manent chairman In place of Johnson,
who was recommended by the committee
on permanent organization. The amend
ment, was defeated before Davey, who
was checking up the report of the com
mittee on credentials, of which he was
a member, could either protest or with
draw his name.
Clash Over B. E. Kennedy.
Davey also was in a clash between
the two factions in the Second District
convention over B. E. Kennedy, editor
of the Baker City Herald, who wanted
to be National delegate, but whom the
Fulton men opposed because of his pub
lication In Baker City at the time of
Fulton's visit in the primary campaign,
nf a damaging article from Colliers. The
spokesman of the Fulton camp in the
light on Kennedy was W. W. Banks, of
Multnomah.
"It Is only right that the members
of this convention should be advised
of the character of the men that are
asking for election as delegates to the
National convention," said Banks, who
began the altercation. "I have nothing
personally, against Mr. Kennedy, but it
was he who on the eve of Senator Ful
ton's address at Baker City published
In his (Kennedy's) paper the low and
scurrilous attack on Fulton that was
printed by Collier's Weekly. I do not
believe that such a man is deserving
of the recognition of this convention."
Following the explosion of Banks,
Davey, who had seconded the nomina
tion of Mr. Kennedy, rose under the
Harney County banner and made things
lively.
Banks Scored by Davey.
"I wish to trespass a moment upon
the time of this convention." an
nounced the ex-Speaker, "to reply to a
most unheard-of, uncalled-for and in
Judicious attack made in the assumed
consciousness of superior members
against a citizen who has been placed
before this body for Its favors. I want
to warn the man who made this attack
and the gentlemen whom he repre
sents that they are treading upon dan
gerous ground In the manner in which
some of the proceedings are carried
on. (Here Chairman Manley Interrupt
ed Mr. Davey to Inquire If he was on
the floor to make or lo second a nomi
nation, when Davey, with increased
force, said:)
"I am on the floor, Mr. Chairman, to
defend a nomination already made, and
I am here also, sir, to exercise the
. privilege of an American citizen who
has been a loyal, hard-working Re
publican for 30 years, to warn the
leaders of his party when he sees them
rushing the grand old craft upon dan
gerous rocks, and I want to tell them
in all friendly anxiety that they are
doing things here today that are not
calculated to promote the harmony
which spells success. The crack of the
whip of the boss, brought down with
vicious and revengeful force upon the
backs of men who simply exercised
their inalienable right to make a pri
mary choice within the party. Is not
the music to which the voter will make
pleasureable dance to the polls. The
flush of temporary victory becomes a
dangerous fever to the factional pa
tient who gorges himself beyond
satiety.
Party Xeeds Every Voter.
"We need every Republican vote in
Oregon this year and this is not the
way to secure them. I hold that every
Republican was within his rights in
making a choice within the family
NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS BY
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
OF OREGON.
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K. R. Butler, of Condon.
J. U.tLee, of 1'ortUiid
councils, especially when he loyally
accepts the results and makes the suc
cessful candidates his own after the
contest. No jiian regretted more deeply
than I the defeaf of our able and il
lustrious Senator and no county in
the state made a better record in his
support than the county which I rep
resent (althougn this faithful work
and grief seem to be forgotten In cer
tain quarters today), but I am not
prepared to take reprisals or to sanc
tion it upon Republicans just as good
as I or any other in this convention, by
a man who has no right to pose as a
representative of the sentiment of this
state and whose public record should
prevent him from daring to attack a
man like Mr. Kennedy or any other
worthy ' citizen."
Deafening applause greeted Mr.
Davey's non-programme remarks and
it was several seconds berore Mr.
Banks could be heard further in ex
planation of his remarks. The Mult
nomah County man responded by say
ing that he was a member of the same
Legislature as Mr. Davey and was
willing to have his record compared
with the delegate from Harney.
Flagg Ends the Trouble.
At this juncture . Flagg, of Colum
bia, got the floor and after suggesting
that the convention "get down to some
thing more pleasant," the routine busi
ness was resumed.
The proceedings of the state conven
tion were carried out more precisely "ac
cording to programme" than In the days
when George C. Brownell used to take a
hand In arranging the order of events.
In fact, the "programme" as decided on
at the caucus Wednesday night, was car
ried out without any embarrassing delays
or promptings. Every performer knew his
place, kept It and responded at the right
time. Even Chairman Johnson, follow
ing his election as temporary chairman,
pulled out of his inside coat pocket a
sheet of the Fulton-Taft letterheads on
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Frank J. Miller, of Albany.
which he had written a brief speech of
acceptance.
When the time came for appointing
committees on credentials and permanent
organization and order of .business, the
chairman Invaded another of his service
able pockets and produced another sheet
of the same brand of stationery on which
the prearranged list of committeemen had
been written before he entered the hall.
It was from this list that the appoint
ments were made, the powers that be
proving magnamlnous enough tq assign
Davey, of Harney, to a place, on the
committee on creaentials where there was
more work than any advantage connected
with it.
Two Attempts Are Futile.
The Bourne men made ' two feeble at-
temps to secure the indorsement . of
Roosevelt for President and block the
Taft Instructions. When the' Taf t in
struction resolutions were being con
sidered in both the state and Second
District conventions. W. E. Williamson,
of Multnomah, a member of both con
ventions, proposed as an amendment
that the name of Roosevelt be substi
tuted for that of Taft. Although sec
onded, the motion was lost in each case.
When the delegates to the National
Convention were being chosen by the
state convention, a long telegram came
from Senator Bourne urging Roosevelt's
renomlnation, but the telegram fell on
deaf ears, for the convention had made
up its mind for Taft instructions. The
message, however, presented the Bourne
men with a convenient pretext for not
presenting Bourne as a candidate for
delegate. "Should the state convention
instruct delegates for any other candi
date than Roosevelt." said Senator
Bourne, "I withdraw my candidacy, for,
if elected a delegate to the convention
I should disregard the state convention's
Instructions to vote for any other per
son than Roosevelt, and would support
Roosevelt and vote for Roosevelt. I
(Concluded on Pag- 13.)
TAKEN SHORTLY AFTER PERMANENT ORGANIZATION DURING THE AFTERNOON SESSION. A. J. JOHNSON,
CHAIRMAN, IS ADDRESSING THE CONVENTION.
FIRST IS FOR TUFT
District Declares for the War
Secretary.
RESOLUTIONS ARE PASSED
K. E. Williams, of Polk, and C. A.
Schlbrede, of Coos, Are Selected
as Delegates to the Na
tional Convention. '
C. V. Johnson, of Benton, chairman
of the Congressional committee, called
the First District convention to order
at 9:30 A. M. On motion of C. A. Sehl
brede, of Coos, Mr. Johnson was made
the temporary chairman of the con
vention. Willard N. Marks, of Linn,
was made temporary secretary on mo
tion of N. M. Newport, of the same
county. The temporary organization
was made permanent on motion of
Frank J. Miller, of Linn.
The formality of a credentials com
mittee was dispensed with and, on mo
tion, the published list of delegates In
The Oregoaian. with a few slight cor
rections, was accepted as the regularly-elected
list of delegates.
W. C. Hawley was heartily indorsed
FUI.TON CONGRATULATES RE
PUBLICANS OF ORECON.
The following- telegram was read
at the atate Republican convention:
Washington, May 14. Chairman'
of the Republican State Convention,
Portland. Or.: I extend to the Re
publicans of Oregon, through their
representatives In convention assem
bled, congratulations on the sweeping
victory assured our party throughout
the Nation in November under the
invincible banner of America's great
est statesman and next President of
the United States. William H. Taft.
Let us unite In a determined effort
to make the victory of Oregon Re
publicans In June a splendid- inspira
tion for the Republican hosts to
achieve even a greater victory in No
vember. C. W. FULTON.
as the party's candidate for Congress
man in the First Congressional Dis
trict on motion of E. Hofer, of Marion,
who held a seat in the convention by
virtue of a proxy, having been shut
out in the election of delegates from
his county.
C. N. Arthur, who held a proxy from
Klamath, offered the Taft Instruction
resolutions which, on motion of New
port of Linn, were amended to Include
commendation of Fulton for his work
as Senator, the indorsement of H. M,
Cake's candidacy and the Government
ownership of the Oregon City locks
The resolutions, as amended, were
adopted as follows:
Whereas. The Republican party of the
State of Oregon, In convention assembled,
recognizing the wide experience, the magni
ficent attainments, the honesty and purity
of character, im?eraity of (sr-)rpose and
statesmanship of Hon. William 'IV Taft. and
believing that In him Is found The embodi
ment of all the principles of our great party;
and further believing that he will triumphant
ly carry the banner of Republicanism to suc
cess with both credit to himself and honor
to the people, and that his nomination will
insure continued success and prosperity for
ti.e Nation; therefore, be It
Resolved. That the delegates to the Re
publican National convention elected by this
body be, and they are hereby instructed to
vote for and use their utmost endeavor to
secure the nomination of. Hon. William H.
Taft to the high office of President of the
United States; and
Resolved, That we commend the work of
the State Legislature In making an appro
priation to aid In acquiring public ownership
by the Federal Government of the locks and
canal at the falls of the Willamette River at
Oregon City, and that we request the dele
gation In Congress from thifi state to secure
such an additional appropriation as shall re
sult in removing that obstruction to the free
navigation of the principal waterway of
Western Oregon and Its maintenance free
from tolls by the General Government; and
be It further
Resolved. That we commend" and indorse
the able and effectual work in the interests
of Oregon of Hon. Charles W. Fulton in the
United States Senate, and we regTet. deplore
and condemn the unwarranted and untrue at
tacks made upon his character; and be it
further
Resolved, That we Indorse the work of Hon.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN SESSION AT THE EMPIRE THEATER
PLATFORM IS ADOPTED BY THE
STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
President Roosevelt Is Indorsed, Tariff Revision Is Demanded, and Abuse
of initiative and Referendum Is Condemned.
rHB platform adopted -by the state Re
publican convention follows;
Point to Party's Record The Republicans
of Oregon. In state convention assembled,
reaffirm their faith In the principles of the
party and with pardonable pride point to its
achievements during: its 50 years or lire.
Durir-s all that time It has manfully met
every issue which has arisen and on every
important question the verdict of the peo
ple has approved the position of the Repub
lican party. The record of the party en
titles it to the confidence of the people.
President Roosevelt Indorsed We Indorse
and approve the administration of our great I
leader, Theodore Roosevelt, He has taken
the oeople into his confidence and In their
behalf has made war on Intrenched evil
wheresoever It- has been found. As the re
sult of his efforts and those of the party
to which he belongrs the public service is
more honest and efficient, the public ideals
are higher at home and the country Is more
respected abroad. We pledge the party to
the continuance of the great work inaugu
rated and carried forward by him.
Demand Tariff Revision We believe that
the time has come for a revision of the
tariff. We demand that such revision be on
careful and conservative !ine.v with full
recognition of the protective principle and
without the destruction of any American
Industry and without impairment of the
wages paid to any American worklngman.
Retention of the Philippine The lapse of
time has Justified the policy of the Repub
lican party in acquiring and retaining the
Philippines. It is apparent now to all who
are open to conviction that the American
people have taken liberty and not despotism
to the archipelago. The populations of these
islands are protected a never before in their
personal and property rights and are being
surely educated in the art of self-government.
We believe that the possession of
these islands will largely increase American
prestige in the Orient and will give the
Republic large opportunities for usefulness
in solving the great questions of the future.
Against Asiatic Coolie Immigration We
favor wise immigration laws or treaty regu
lations equivalent thereto adequate to pre
vent the United States from becoming a
dumping ground for coolie Asiatic laborers.
Increase In Navy Favored We indorse the
policy of the President for substantial in
crease In the Navy. The wealth of the
country Is adequate to provide a Navy of
sufficient strength to protect our seaboard
from depredations , in time of war and to
Insure safety to vessels carrying the Ameri
can flag. In such a Navy we see the surest
guaranty of that peace with all mankind
which we desire to preserve.
American Whipping Should Be Stimulated
We favor the codification of our navigation
laws and the removal of all burdensome and
unreasonable regulations to the end that the
United States may once more have Its share
in the carrying trade of the world.
Oregon Congressmen Commended We ap
prove the record of the Oregon delegation
In Congress and particularly commend them
for their zealous efforts to restore to the
people the lands acquired and unlawfully
held by the Oregon & California Railroad
Company. We have confidence that the
legislation fathered by the Oregon dele
gation and enacted by Congress will result
In the restoration of this large body of land
to the public domain.
Election Frauds Condemned We demand
an awakening of the public conscience in
the matter of the registration of voters,
Gigantic frauds are perpetrated in every
W. C. Hawley, Congressman from this dis
trict, and pledge to him our hearty sup
port and co-operation; and be it further
Resolved, That the Republicans of this dis
trict pledge their unqualified support to the
candidacy of Hon. H. M. Cake for the elec
tion for United States Senator for the State
of Oregon.
Nominations for delegates to the Na
tional convention being- declared In
order. G. I. Hawkins, of Polk, pre
sented the name of Ralph E. Williams
from his county. The nomination was
seconded by S. L. Morehead, of Lane;
E. D. Cusick. of Iinn; C. N. McArthur.
of Klamath, and H. G. Sonneman, of
Josephine. C. A. Sehlbrede, of Coos,
was nominated by Peter Loggle, a
member of trie delegation from that
county and Mr. Sehlbrede's nomina
tion was seconded by Frank Ira White,
of Klamath. A. C. Hough, of Josephine,
nominated H. C. Kinney, for Josephine,
and this nomination was seconded by
F. J. Miller, of Linn, and H. W. Thomp
son, of Lane.
M. A. Baker, of Yamhill, and H. W.
Thompson, of Lane, were appointed
tellers and the vote, being taken by
counties, resulted in the choice of
Williams and Sehlbrede by the follow
ing vote: Williams, 111; Sehlbrede, 65;
K inney, 47. Frank Ira White, of
Klamath, and E. D. Cusick, of Linn,
were elected alternates by acclamation
on motion of Newport of Linn. White
was nominated by McArthur of
Klamath, while F. J. Miller, of Linn,
named Cusick.
No further business being presented,
the convention adjourned promptly at
10 o'clock, having been In session "30.
minutes.
Anti-Saloon Rally at Sllverton.
SILVERTON, Or., May 14. (Special.)
The temperance people of Sllverton are
holding a rally in the Opera-House.
campaign on the majority- party by the
registration as Republicans of voters who
are not and never have been in sympathy
with the Republican party and who contin
ually labor for the defeat of its policies and
candidates. No man should swear that he
is in good faith a member of a political
party unless he is prepared to advocate its
principles and vote for his candidates. We
demand) further legislation to protect the
majority party from these frauds and we
invite the attention of the Prosecuting At
torneys of the state to the perjury statute
to the end that as far as possible these
offenses may be prosecuted criminally.
Op potted to Abuse of initiative and Refer
endum We are opposed to the abuse of the
initiative and referendum by tne suDmission
to the people of large numbers of measures
on the same ballot. The people are too
busy to give these measures the attention
necessary to insure wise action. The num
ber of measures to be submitted at any
one election should be limited and It should
be further provided that a measure once
voted down by the people should be ineligi
ble to a place on the ballot for a period
of six years thereafter. We further demand
that 25 oer cent of votes cast at the last
election shall be required on petition to in
voke the referendum on state appropriations.
Against Proportional Representation We
are opposed to the proposed amendment to
the Oregon Constitution known as the "pro
portional representation amendment. It is
an ill-digested measure, fathered by popu
lists who have stolen the livery of the Re
publican party. Its purpose is to foist Into
office by trick and artifice men whom the
people could pot be induced to elect. It Is
un-American and opposed to the practice
and traditions of our people. When offices
are to be filled it Is proper that those candi
dates receiving the highest number of votes
should be declared elected.
Opposed to the Recall We are also op
posed to the proposed amendment to the
Oregon Constitution known as the 'recall"
emendm.t. Section 1M of article VII of
the Constitution of Oregon provides for dis
missal and punishment of dishonest or In
competent public officers, and we believe
that additional constitutional provision
therefor is unnecessary. During the course
of his official career, a public officer is
often called upon to do acts that do not
meet with popular approval, but which the
lapse of time will justify. We believe that
any constitutional amendment or law which
would subject such an officer to the tern
porary whims and prejudices of a minority
or an unfriendly political organization to
be unrepubllcan and unamerican.
oters trged to Use Caution We recom
mend extreme caution on the part of voters
In voting on the many Initiative measures
on the oirictai ballot, especially in the mat
ter of the amendment of the Oregon Cont!
tution. This constitution was framed with
care by the wise founders of the state. Under
U the people have lived happily for 50 years
and changes In It should not be made lightly
r without due consideration and thorough
understanding of the change contemplated.
University Appropriation Urged We com
mend the University of Oregon and the Ore
ton Agricultural College to the support of
our people, and we deplore the calling of
the referendum upon the appropriation bill
for tho maintenance of the University. We
Relieve that the State of Oregon should sup
port a first-class university and to that
end we urge upon the voters of the atnta
the Importance of sustaining the action of
tne last Legislature, whereby an annual
appropriation of $125,000 was made for the
said University of Oregon. We pledge our
unwavering support to this measure.
which will continue all day and evening.
J. ti. Knodell. state superintendent of
the Anti-Saloon League, made the open
ing address this morning, T. S. McDan-
lel. of Portland, spoke this afternoon
and J. l. Matlock, Mayor of Eugene, will
speak this evening. The Silverton ma
rine band and a chorus of more than 60
voices furnish music. It is the greatest
temperance demonstration ever held In
Silverton.
SAY HE "SALTED" MINE
AVill Smelting Company (Stockholder
Accuses Manager of Fraud.
CHICAGO, May 14. Charges that the
board of directors, of the Will Smelting
Company were duped by their general
manager and that he attempted to mis
lead mining experts by "salting" sam
ples of the products of the company's
mines to obtain a favorable report, are
set forth in a bill for a receiver signed
today In the Superior Court against the
corporation by William R. Keene, a
stockholder.
Bail or Chinese Forfeited.
Four 'Chinese charged with being In
this country without certificates, Yuen
Yee Sum, Ngum Lun May, Chin Hee
and Low Chung, were arrested about a
year ago and deposited J250 each to In
sure their appearance for trial in the
United States Court. Judge Wolverton,
on motion of District Attorney McCourt,
notified the defendants to appear before
the court yesterday to answer the
charges. The Chinese did not put in an
appearance and the court ordered their
bails forfeited.
OF CORVALLIS, PERMANENT
FAVOR FULTON BILL
Resolutions Indorse Commerce
Law Amendment,
APPROVE SENATOR'S STAND
Exemption of Personal Property
From Taxation Denounced by
Kepubllcan Leasing or Pub
lic Domain Also Opposed.
ThA rnmmlttM on nlatform in the Re
publican state convention yesterday did
not attempt to incorporate Into the dec
laration of principles all of the resolution
that were submitted for its consideration.
These were reDorted to the convention by
S. M. Yoran, of Lane, chairman of the
committee, and adopted. Among these
resolutions was one unanimously indors
ing tho amendment proposed by Senator
Fulton to the interstate commerce law
and providing that the Interstate Com
merce Commission shall Investigate the
reasonableness of proposed advances In
freight rates before they shall become
effective. By the resolution Congress was
urged without delay to enact the amend
ment. The exemption of personal property
from taxation was roundly denounced in
the following language:
Whenu, Our National and state rovern
ment are founded on the principle of Indi
vidual liberty and equality, reetrlctlng the
rights of the Individual where necessary to
the public needs only, recognizing alike and
sacred the vested rights of properly of all
claases, whether real or personal, and ,
Whereas, All the states In the I'nion
have been harmonious In encouraging barter,
trade and Interstate commerce, as well as
unfettered commercial relations with the
state, and
Whereas. We desire the continuance of
these relations, encouraging the migration
of rami lies freely to our undeveloped state;
therefore, be it
Resolved. That we oppose the changing
of Oregon's constitution, exempting fnm
taxation personal property, thus deacrimln
ating against and fining the owners of real
estate. We demand protection alike to con
tinue the harmonious commercial relations
of our sister states, who hold or may hold
land Interests within our borders.
Frank Davey, of Harney, was th
author of a resolution protesting against
the leasing of public domain. Mr. Davey
explained that the resolution was In the
interest of the stockmen of Eastern Ore
gon who had requested its consideration
by the state convention. The text of the
resolution, which was adopted, follows:
Whereas. There Is a certain measure pend
ing before the present Congress of the I'ntted
States, known as the "Burkett bill." a.
2i8, which, in effect, empowers the Presi
dent of the United States to place under
the control of the Secretary of Agriculture,
with autnorlty to lease the same, all the
unsettled public lands of the United States
for grazing purposes, and.
Whereas. There is more vacant jAibllc
land within the State of Oregon now used
for grazing purposes, and of which a very
large amount, under more reasonable land
laws, will ultimately be Battled upon and
cultivated, being fair agricultural land; and.
Whereas, We are opposed to said measure
as applied to public land leasing as being
Inimical to the future settlement and de
velopment of this great state, much of her
best agricultural land being still held In
trust by the Government, as under any
leasing system the development and trans"
portation facilities now In contemplation In
this state will be retarded, If not abandoned
entirely; therefore be It.
Resolved, That we are opposed to any
effort on behalf of the Government lesding
or looking towards landlordism In any form,
as being opposed to the very foundation of
our Government and repugnant to the spirit
of a republic; and we earnestly urge our
able representatives In Congress to use all
honorable effort to defeat any such meas
ure as a leasing of the public domain.
The ownership of the lock at Oregon
City was indorsed by the adoption of the
following resolution:
We commend the State Legislature for
making an appropriation to assist the gen
eral Government In acquiring ownership of
the locks and canal at the falls of the Wil
lamette at Oregon City and request that
.the delegation In the National Congress do
its utmost to secure Federal maintenance
of free lockage, to the end that all tolls
mar be removed from agriculture and com
merce In Western Oregon.
Protection of unappropriated mineral
lands in the state from further encroach
ment by speculators and land grabbers
was demanded in the following resolu
tions: Whereas. There exists on the Pacific Coast
and in other parts of the United States
zones abounding In precious minerals, which
should be perpetually preserved for mining
purposes and
Whereas. Of late years great Inroads have
teen made within the mineral zones by tim
ber, script and other locators, therehy for
ever eliminating some located lands from
mining development.
It is therefore urged upon Congress that
means he taken to determine the extent of
these mineral zones , and that such legisla
tion be enacted as will perpetually preserve
such mineral zones to thl purpose of min
ing. CHERRY FAIR AT DALLES
Kxhibits Expected From All Parts of
State Premiums Offered.
THE DALLES. Or., May 14. (Special.)
The midsummer meeting of the State
horticultural Society and Cherry Fair
will be held in this city. June 30, July
1-2. All parts of the state are expected
to take part in the sessions of the Hor
ticultural Society, and to enter fruit for
premiums. Following are the prizes of
fered by The Dalles business men to the
exhibitors:
One Ten-Pound Box Exhibit.
Royal Ann First prize, cup, value 110;
second, cash $3; third, cash 2. Bing First
prize, cup, value $10; second, cash $3; third,
cash 13. Lambert First prize, cup, value
(10; second, cash $.1; third, cash S2. Black
Republican First prize, cup, value $10; sec
ond, cash $3: third, cash $2.
Five Tea-Pound Box Exhibit.
Royal Ann First prize, cup, value $15;
second, cash $5; third, cash $3. Bing First
prize, cup, value $15; second, cash $A; third,
cash $3. Lambert First prize, cup, value
$15; second, cash $5; third, cash $3. Black
Republican First prize, cup, value $15; sec
ond, cash $5: third, cash $3.
General Exhibit, IB or More Boxes.
First prize, cash $25; second, cash $1.";
third, cash $10.
The entries for general exhibits must
consist of 15 or more 10-pound boxes, of
not less than three varieties. All fruit
entered for premium must be grown by
exhibitor. An attractive programme con
sisting of speeches, music, vocal and In
strumental, is being arranged, and will
be published shortly.
Bids Kecelved In Seattle.
SEATTLE, Wash.. May 14. (Special.)
Bids opened by the Government today
on grain supplies showed the following
offerings: Oats. W. W. Robinson, B000
tons, $1.49; Albers Bros. Milling Com
pany, 5000 tons, $1.5254; Balfour Guthrie
Company, 2000 tons. $1.51: Balfour
Guthrie Company. 3000 tons. $1.S3, ;
all double pack. Hay: W. W. Robin
son, wheat hay, double compressed, 90
cents per cwt.. 5500; Eastern Wash
ington, double compressed, $1.12H per
cwt., 6500.
Perfect fitting glasses $1 atM.'.zgera.
Br"-1" styles kanan snoes at Rosenthal's