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THE MORNING OREGOXIAX. WEDNESDAY. MAY 12, 1909. 11 ORANGE IN SESSION State Convention at McMinn ville Draws Many Delegates. PAST MASTER PRESIDING A. T. Buxton Not Able to Attend. Chaplain Eaton A I so an Absentee. Secretary's and Treasurer's Re ports Show Growth of Order. MMIXNVILJ,E, Or.. May 11 (Special.) With two of the principal officers abwent on account of illness, the Ore Ron State Orange met In its 36th annual session today with nearly alt delegates and several hundred visitors present. State Master Austin T. Buxton is un able to be present on account of a re cent serious attack of pneumonia, from which he is rapidly recovering. His chair Is beiner filled ty Past Master B. O. Leedy. State Chaplain Oscar Eaton, who is very old and feeble, if? also un able to be present. His place was filled by the appointment of M. M. Birtner. The committee on credentials reported the following delegates present from the counties named: Thotte Delegates Present. Benton County H. I.. French. Carrie French. J. W. Jones, Mrs. M. E. whit aker. Clackamas County O. L. Clyde and wife, J. A. Oavis and wife. J. IX Chltwood and . wife. T. H. Davis and wife, George Ste phens and wife. Clatsop County W. D. Hussey, Mrs. W. V. Hussey. Columbia County J. E. Monroe, Mrs. M. J. Monroe, J. W. Armstrong", Jane Armstrong. Charles Smith, Emma M. Smith. Coos County Minnie McClosky. J. C. Whittlngton Gilliam County W. J. Edwards, George B. Dukek. Hood River County M. Dragseth, Mrs. A. Dragseth. Jackson County R. E. Robinson, Blanch Robinson. Josephine County M. B. Alberson and wife. l-an Coxinty J. TV. Bretsch. Mrs. J. W. Bretsch. W. L. Wheeler, Mrs. W. I. Wheeler. Linn County W. W. Poland. M. IS. Poland. S. S. Bodlne. Ellen E. Bodlne, E. J. Denny, S. Llndley. Mrs. E. J. Lindley. Malheur County Bert Robertson, John R. Holly. Marlon County Lester Mathieu, Bertha Mathleu. E. E. Shields. Cora S. Shields, E. W. Manning. Addte Manning. . Multnomah County Mrs. J. I... Kronln berg. H. W. Suashall, J. W. Black. Ellen E. Black. H. E. Davis. Mrs. F. M. Davis. Polk County E. W. Staats, Mrs. E. W. 8taats. Tillamook County D. R, Tinnersett. Mrs. Bertie Tinnersett. Umatilla County Jessie R. Kirk, D. J. Kirk. lTnlon County J. K. Lantz, Mrs. J. K. Lants. Washington County A. B. Flndlay, Jane Find lay, H. O. Hayes, Jennie V. Hayes, J. U. Henry. Wasco County A. A. Young. Flora Toung. M. M. Birtner. Maggie Birtner. Wheeler Counter John Stewart, Mrs. John Stewart. Yamhill County Warren Merchant, Mrs. S. Merchant. Membership Shows Increase. Reports of officers were read during the afternoon session, that of the State Master being of the most Importance, as It showed the general condition of the order In Oregon to be of a high stand ard. The secretary's report showed 127 arranges throughout the state, scattered over 23 counties. The membership was reported at 8085, being a gain of 12 granges and an Increase of BOO in mem bership during the past year. The 12 new granges are scattered over seven counties, including the invasion of Crook and Josephine. Treasurer Makes Report. H. Hirschberg, treasurer of the State Grange, made the following financial re port, covering the past year : RECEIPTS. Cash on hand May . 1908 f S. 367. 33 Received trom secretary ......... . 5,113.20 $10,479.53 DISBURSEMENTS. Paid on vouchers ) 5,492.85 Balance on hand 4,986.68 10.479.53 Reception Tendered Delegates. A reception was given the delegates and visitors In the evening at the Im perial Theater. Mayor Charles W. Will iams made the address of welcome, which was responded to by Eugene Pal mer. Addresses were made by President U. W. Riley, of the McMlnnville Col lege, and J. J. Johnson, lecturer of the State Grange. Excellent vocal and in strumental music was interspersed be tween the speeches. MAIM AND WIFE CONVICTED Found Guilty in Crook County of Attempted Murder. FRINEV1I.LE, Or., May 11. -(Special.) Four convictions were the result of to day's Circuit Court session. Charles H. Erlckson and his wife were convicted on a charge of assault with Intent to kill Leonard Walters. rick DeHaven, of Aladras. was convicted of a statutory crime, and late this evening, the Jury brought In a verdict of guilty against A. I. Ksterbenet, of Bend, charged with violating the local option law. The Krickson case will be appealed. All four will be sentenced tomorrow. Fifteen Indictments have been returned by the grand jury, most of these being local option and gambling cases. Of the cases already disposed of, J. C. Moran, Leslie Allen and Ed Garrotte, who pleaded guilty to the charge of larceny from a dwelling, were sentenced to two years each In the penitentiary by Judge Brad shaw. lr. S. Cowles was convicted on a statu tory charge, after a hard legal battle, and this morning was given the full ex tent of the law two years in the peni tentiary. PIONEER OF 1852 .PASSES luls Miller, of Albany, Succumbs at Age of 78 Years. , ALBANY. Or., May 11. (Special.) Louis Miller, one of Albany's pioneer residents, died last nisht at the age of 7S years. He came to Oregon in 1S52, and after living at The Dalles and Port land came to Albany 45 years ago. He was a member of the Oddfellows and Workmen. He leaves a wife and three daughters: Mrs. A. T. Wolverton, of Spo kane; Mr. Minnie Pofflemier. of Port land, and Mrs. Dr. H. A. Leinenger,. of Albany. GEER FUNERAL IMPOSING Lodge Members and Pioneers Pay , Loving Tribute ro Dead. SALEM. Or., May 11. ( Special.) One of the largest funeral corteges ever as sembled In the vicinity of Salem Tollowed the remains of the late L. B. Geer to the Warren Cemetery in' the Waldo Hills. Sunday. Regardless of threatening weather, a line of carriages extending a mile in length and carrying hundreds of Odd Fellows and pioneers were In the procession. Mr. Geer was one of the most widely known pioneers of the Northwest. He came across the plains In 1847. His father. R. C. Geer. served as Captain in the early Indian wars of Oregon, was Identified with some of the earliest under takings in Oregon's struggle for state hood, and as an importer and breeder of fine stock and as a student agricultur ist and horticulturist, probably did as much, if not more, than any other indi vidual toward laying the foundation upon which the present State Fair has become such a popular Institution. L. B. Geer carried out the work started Jy the older pioneer when he perfected the finest strain of merino sheep ever produced, by importations and 20 years of systematic breeding. Later Mr. Geer picked and bred herds of the finest Short horn and Hereford cattle, some of which were shipped to the Hawaiian Islands for use by the Federal Government, and these fine specimens the Government of ficials reported the best ever seen in the islands. Of late years the firm of Geer & Sons has been conspicuous on the premium lists at all the Important fairs in the state, and the late Mr. Geer took great pride in the hundred and more cups and trophies carried oft from worthy competitors. Mr. Geer was a patron of the Oregon Historical Society. Through his official position as State Land Agent, he was In volved In the recent, land-fraud investi gations, but was exonerated. Beside a host of friends and acquaintances, he leaves a widpw and six sons and daughters. HILL LINE JOLTS SEATTLE To Let Contract for Commissary Buildings in Tacoma. TACOMA. Wash., May 11. (Special.) Officers of the Great Northern today stated that contracts for the new com missary buildings will be let in a few days. Until the buildings are completed, headquarters being recently moved here from Seattle, temporary quarters will be occupied. It Is hoped to have the build ings completed by June 15. The new structure will consist of a warehouse of large dimensions and offices for the as sistant superintendent of the department and a number of clerks. All diners going East will be supplied from Taooma. It Is estimated that the company spends $10,000 monthly for pro visions and supplies used on the dining cars on the transcontinental and Coast lines. The removal of the offices from Seattle will take place in 10 days. RAISING M'LOUGHLIN FUND Portland Club Gives Minstrel Enter tainment at Oregon City. OREGON CITY, Or.. May 11. (Spe cial.) The first of a series of entertain ments to be given to raise funds for the preservation and restoration of the his toric home of Dr. John McLoughlln. was held here tonight at the Shlvely Theater. The affair was a minstrel show, given by members of the McLoughlln Club, of Portland, and was well attended. The Oregon City Concert Band assisted In the production. The pupils of the city schools will hold exercises next Friday in' commemoration of the life of Dr. McLoughlin and will make contributions to the fund. Other social functions for the movement are being planned. FANDOM AT RANDOM CASEY'S speedy bunch of Northwest ern Leaguers were unfortunate In opening on a bad day. However they won the game, and that is a big boost for them. - When inside baseball is considered, Casey's team plays rings around Ta coma, but Hall's team has so many good hitters it is always a dangerous club. George Schreeder, the genial owner of the Tacoma club, who has spent several days In Portland, left for home last night. He thinks he is the Jonah as far as the weather is concerned. A gentleman named Cohn and another named Brown can be expected to take to the tali and uncut In the very near future. Thttt is, the vamoose stunt will take place suddenly If Dug's work is continued. Should Spokane lost . a couple more games to Seattle, President Lucas will have to call out the militia to protect his umpires at Spokane. They never lose a game on the square there. Big Eddie Kinsella was the "clear Havana" yesterday, for the lanky Indi vidual had a srreat deal more than a glove in the game, as the strikeout list will show. Phil Cooney was too anxious to make basehits on the home grounds yester day, and his anxiety caused him to swing too quick, which resulted In five pop flies a3 his portion of the batting proclivities displayed by Casey's bunch. Swanton was the victim of a high way robbery stunt on the part of Mackin in the seventh inning. The Tiger second-sacker hooked one over second and. while off balance, threw to first ahead of Swanton. Moral Run everything out. Casey and Cooney pulled off some nifty fielding stunts around that second bag yesterday, and the manner in which the duo Is performing would have made Walter McCredle sigh sev eral more sighs of regret. . The San Francisco club yesterday again niado enough runs In one Inning to win the game, for the Seals scored no more after grabbing five in the third inning. However, one cannot ex pect much else from Cal Ewlng's joke club, the Seal appendix, Oakland. J. Cal Ewing would do well to give his umpires a few weeks vacation, send them to Portland, and have them watch the manner In which President Lucas" umpires handle the players and the game. Some two-hour games might be eliminated in the Coast League. . Johnny Bender, who was known to Portland fans in 1907 as Jack Burdette, s one of Tacoma's backstops. Johnny caught yesterday and did excellent work. He showed he has not forgotten how to hit the ball, althougJt on one occasion he fanned when a hit would have meant a flock of runs. Canby Company Incorporates. OREGON CITY. Or.. May 11. (Spe cial.) Articles of incorporation of the Canby Construction Company were filed today in the County Clerk's office, with W. H. Balr. F. E. Dodge. W. H. Lucke. James Adklns, H. C. Gillmore and M. J. Lee as Incorporators. The capital stock Is 900. divided Into 900 shares at Jl each. The object of the concern Is to transact a general real estate business, with Canby as the principal place of business. RAGE MEET AT GAHBY Fast Horses to Be Tried Out on May 21. COUNTY FAIR TO BE HELD Grand Stand to Hold 1500 Is Being Erected- Baseball Game and Racing Programme Are Arranged. OREGON CITY, Or., May 11. (Spe cial.) Work on the grandstand 'at the County Fair grounds have been begun by Frank 'Dodge and a force of men. The work will be completed by May 21, when the big races will come off. The pavilion will accommodate about 1500 people. Arrangements are being completed for the races on May 21, and the proprietors of the three hotels are preparing to ac commodate the big crowd that will be In attendance. The morning programme will consist of a baseball game, the Canby band to furnish the music during the game, and also to furnish the music' dur ing the races. L. B. Lindsey. of Port land, who has been training horses at the racetrack during the Winter, says that some of the finest races of the season are booked for the 21st. Among the horses in training under Mr. Lindsey, and who will be seen on the racetrack May 21, are Donax (pacer) and Brule Sioux (trotter) belonging to M. E. Lee; Lord Lovelace (pacer) belonging to E. B. Tongue, of Hlllsboro: John Pender, (trotter) belonging to Arthur Knight: King Lovelace (pacer) J. W. Thomas, of Stay ton, owner; Alta (pacer) William Frazier, of Portland, owner; A. Bender (pacer). Donax and Lord Lovelace are two of the fastest record horses in the state. Donax' record is 2:09, and Lord Love lace's record is 2:10 flat. John Pender won several races at the Clackamas County Fair last year. Other fast horses will be entered. RIVAL SCHOOLS CLASH TODAY Columbia and Lincoln High Will Meet on Diamond. The second baseball game of the sea son between Lincoln High School and Columbia University is scheduled for Multnomah Field this afternoon, and if the weather is fair, one of the largest crowds that ever attended an interschol astlc league game here will probably be present. The teams are evenly matched and play their hardest when pitted against each other. On the occasion of the previous meeting Columbia won in the tenth inning, and the Lincoln lads are determined to have revenge. The teams will lineup as follows: Columbia University Lincoln Hlg-h. gPnl? C Patterson Finnlran p Thompson Dooley IB Turk 5avls - 2B Morgan Haywood 3B Vosper Campbell S.S Deady Perkins R. p McAlpIn McDonald C.F Reed O'Brien L.F Brace PULLMAN DEFEATS O. A. C. Washington Athletes Too Fast for Beaver Team, Even in Rain. . PULLMAN, Wash., May 11. (Spe cial.) ,By a score of 82 2-3 to 39 1-3, W. S. C. defeated the O. A. C. track team this afternoon. The State College had an easy time In both the dashes and the distance runs. Nelson easily won the 100 and 220, the former in 9 4-5 seconds, and in the quarter mile run, for which he holds the Northwest record, he loafed in or der to let Bartlett, a freshman, win his W."' O. A. C. was strong in the weights. Wolff won the shot-put with a throw of 43 feet 3 Inches and the discus with 114 feet 8 Inches. Cooll easily won the mile in 4:36 1-5, while John son, also of Pullman, won the half, 2:02. O. A. C. took first in the high Jump, shot-put, 120 hurdles and discus. The meet was held in a drizzling rain, which prevented anything sensational. YOCXG CORBETT WINS BOUT Nearly Secures Knock-out in 15 Round Mill at Baltimore. BALTIMORE, Md.. May 11. In tho last seconds of the final round, of a 15-round fight before the Eureka Athletic Club to night. Young Corbett, of Denver, knocked down Harry Scorggs, of this city, but the latter was saved by the bell and Corbett was forced to content himself with the decision. Scorggs made a good showing at long range fighting during several rounds but fared- badly at close quarters and ap peared to iaake little effort to keep Cor bett away. The latter showed scarcely a mark., at the finish while the right side of Scorggs face was in bad shape. In the third round Scorggs had the better of the argument, and Corbett's handlers were only restrained by the police from Jumping into the ring. PORTLAND AND VERNON TODAY Beavers Could Not Reach Los An geles in Time for Tuesday Game. LOS ANGELES, May 11. No game of baseball was played in this city today because of the inability 6f the Portland team to make the long Jump from Port land tn thin ilV tn lima Urt.l 1 Vernon will clash tomorrow. OLD ORDER BLOCKS GAMES Sunday Ball in St. Paul Barred by Two-Year-Old Decision. ST. PAT't Vnv 1 1 tioa r(il Sunday baseball in St. Paul for a while, at least, as Judge William Kelley. In the District Court today decided that a re straining Order R lrf inQt tho erama I . at the instance of a church on May 25, ivvi, snouid stand. O'Brien Says He Can Dodge. NEW YORK,, May 11. There will be 40 pounds difference in weight between Phil adelphia Jack O'Brien and Jack Johnson, the champion heavyweight, when they enter the ring for a six-round bout in Philadelphia, one week from Wednesday night. O'Brien said today that he will weight about 170 pounds, and Johnson will weigh 210. O'Brien says he expects to outpoint the negro, and not get near enough to him to be hurt during the six rounds. Johnson will sail for England the week after the O'Brien fight. NEW GREAT NORTHERN TRAIN SERVICE Effective May 23d. THE ORIENTAL LIMITED will run through solid from iacoma and beattle to Chicago without change of cars. Elegant equipment, day coaches, standard and tourist sleepers and compartment observation cars, electric lighted throughout. Connecting trains will leave Portland at 10 A. M via Seattle, and 5:40 P. M. via NORTH BAA'K ROAD. THE FAST MAIL Daily to St. Paul and Minneapolis, making all important connections ' for East and South. NEW THROUGH KANSAS CITY SERVICE Will also be Inaugurated via Great Falls and Billings line daily. PORTLAND TO VANCOUVER, B. C. Another new train will leave Portland at 10 A. M. daily, arriving Vancouver. B. C, 10 P. M. NO change of cars. Similar service returning. Full information, tickets and sleeping-car reservations from H. DICKSON City Passenger and Ticket Agent Telephones Main 680, A 2286. 12a THIRD ST, PORTLAND, OR. classed carlo (owtchar). Will you kindly inform us what the word owtchar means? INTERESTED VISITOR. Owtchar is the Russian name for sheep dog. The animal is slightly larger than., the ordinary shepard dog arid haa shaggy hair. There are few of this species on the Pacific Coast, but they are better known in the Eastern states.' The dog doee not resemble any other par ticular known breed, but Is a' distinct type. ; Amateur Team Wants Games. The Eilers ball team has some open dates left, and anv oui-of-town team wishing a game, may write to Manager E. H. Kraetch, 650 Third street. Shelter Shed for Flag Station. SALEM; Or., May 11. (Special.) The State Railroad Commission has ls sued an order directing the- Southern Pacific Company to erect and main tain a shelter shed not less than 10 feet square at Curtain, Or. The Com mission finds that it Is not reasonable to require the railroad to stop its lo cal passenger train at Curtain, and that portion of the complaint is dismissed. Owtchar Russian Sheep Dog. PORTLAND. Or., May 9. (To the Editor.) In the Dog Show of last week Mrs. Collison had on exhibition a dog Marriage Licenses. VON LADIGBS-DETTLOFF C. F. Von Ladlges, 50. city: Anna Maria Flora Dettloir. 41, city. KESLIXG-SMITH John B. Keating, 84. city; Kdith Mary Smith. S8. city. JOHNRON-RINEHABT A. D. Johnson, 28, city; L.ulu Blanche Rlnehart, 21, city. THOMPSON-HOLLAND Carl Rudolph Thompson. 28. St. John; Veda Constance Hol land. 28. city. HEIH E-OALBRAITH H. Q. Heine. 40. city; Jennie K. Galbraith, 30, city. SURFACE-ZAWORSKI Ernest V. Surfaos. over 21. cltv; Victoria Zaworski, 22. city. WISE-VAN George Washington Wise, 68, city: Vergie Van, 30. city. WOOD-PIENDL Charles W. Wood, 21, city: Julia Plendl, over 18. city. YOCHIM-RAHN Leonard Yochim. 84, city; Marie Rahn( 23, city. Wedding ana visiting cards. W. Q. Smith Co., Washington bldg.. 4th and Wash. THE NEAREST RESIDENCE AND BUSINESS DIS TRICT TO SWIFT'S PLANT, MONARCH LUMBER MILL AND OTHER EXTENSIYE INDUSTRIES Great Building Activity Many residences, - stores and factories are now being erected on our property, and many residences are being planned. A large gen eral store and butcher shop has been completed on the famous aix cornered sqiiare at East St. Johns station and will be stocked in a few days. Among the buildings now being erected or about to be started are: An $18,000 School To Be Completed for the Fall Term; Builders' Supply Factory, Large Paint Factory, Several Stores and About a Dozen Residences Now is the time to secure business or factory property or home sites. While improvements are going in we are allowing a SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF 10 PER CENT. Visit East St. Johns without delay. Take St. Johns car and get off at East St. Johns station, where our branch office js located or come to our city office and an agent will take you down and show you over the ground. LOTS $275 UP-10 Per Cent Down, 3 Per Cent Monthly THE SP ANTON CO. 2TO STARK ST. Between 3d and 4th PHONES A - M - 2S28 LAND OPENING AT GOODING IN SOUTHERN IDAHO THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY OF SECURING A HOME of 5, 10 or 20 acres, where all kinds of fruit can be grown to perfection, such as apples, pears, plums, peaches and all small fruits and berries. 120Q acres of the Home Ranch of Ex-Gov. Gooding, adjoining the Townsite of Gooding, on the Main Line of the Oregon Short Line and the junction of the Idaho Southern, which serves the great Twin Falls North Side Tract, will be offered for gale to Home-Makers only. UNDER CAREY ACT RULES ON MONDAY, MAY 17. 1909 This land will be sold on easy terms to the man who will improve it and build a home. Not a single tract of this land will be sold to the speculator, but only to the man who is willing to enter into a contract to cultivate it and build a home thereon within a year, and not more than 20 acres will be sold, to any one person. These tracts will be tvold at prices ranging from $360 per acre for those adjoining the townsite to $200 per acre for those more remote. None of this land is more than one-half mile from the Idaho Southern Railroad, now being operated, and . which will soon be turned into an electric line. A large portion of this ranch has been in alfalfa for the past 10, 15 and 20 years and is now in cultivation to sugar beets, alfalfa and grain. FIRST-CLASS WATER RIGHT WITH EACH TRACT Easy terms will be given, one-fifth cash at time of purchase and balance in ten annual payments, with inter est at rate of 6 per cent. DEPOSIT REQUIRED A deposit of $100 must be made with the Gooding Townsite Company before noon of the 17th of May by those desiring to participate in this drawing. If no selec tion is made money will be refunded. CHAS. T. MANNING REALTY CO. LIMITED GENERAL SALES AGENTS GOODING TOWNSITE CO., LTD. GOODING, IDAHO. PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. will be the Western terminus of one of the greatest transcontinental railway systems on the continent. It offers the same opportuni ties to investors now as did San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and Vancouver a few years ago. , The townsite is owned by the Grand Trunk Pacific and the government of British Columbia. Between 2000 and 2400 lots will be offered for sale by auction in Vancouver, B. C, May 25 to 29. The terms are one-quarter cash, balance one, two and three years with interest at 6 per cent. All titles are absolutely indefeasible, which means that the government of British Columbia guarantees all titles. Purchasers may enter into possession immediately after making the first payment. Maps of the townsite are now. ready for distribution. Write: .C. D. RAND, Agent for Government and Railway, VANCOUVER, B. C. A New Route to Kansas Gity, St. Louis and the East via Denver 0.R.&N. Union Pacific Wabash Beginning May 9th, leaving Port land on "The Overland Limited" via Cheyenne and "The St. Louis-Colorado Limited A new electric-lighted observa tion train. Dining cars meals a la carte. Service "Best in the World" Electric Block Signals. Perfect Track For Further Information Address C. W. Stinger City Ticket Agent O. R. & N. CO. Third and Washington Sts. Portland, Or.