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THE OREGONTA!?, FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1914. 14 TRAIL BLAZERS nr i nit it Pioneers in Annual Roundup Crack Jokes and Cheer for "Old Oregon." 'BOYS' AND 'GIRLS' AT FEED Foverly's Sting Felt hy Some Visitors Is Only Touch of Pathos Ezra Meeker Lecture and "Camp. . fire" Fill Evening. (Continued From First Page.) by "Father" Flinn and that the vener able clergyman's words of wisdom have yet to penetrate beneath the surface of his scalp, which Is worn bald by hav ing the gospel language reflected off Into air. He told something of how he him self came to Oregon with his father and mother, and of the difficulties they encountered, and declared that the real credit for the settlement and de velopment of the state belongs, not to men and women like himself, who were brought here by their parents, but to their elders, who did the real work and Buffered the real privations. Judge Oeorge AU Right as Boy In his response, President Carter vouched for the fact that "Father" Fllnn's sermons must have had some good effect upon Judge Oeorge, "fox, as a boy, he was all right." "But I can't say so much for some of the things he did in after life," he continued. "Ho was elected to Con gress, you know." "Now. you be careful. Joe, or I'll tell a few things on you," interrupted Judge Ceorge. Judge P. H. D'Arcy, of Salem, spoke briefly in praise of the real - "old timers." who came here at the heads of families. Kxcellent music was furnished by a brass band and by a number of vocal ists. Mrs. Mabel Baker Layfield, of Chicago, sang a contralto solo and re sponded to an encore, Mrs. Hallie Ba ker Allen accompanying. Stewart McGuire, with a Tich bari tone voice, sang "Marguerite" and "Ben Bolt" as an encore. Ezra Meeker spoke briefly at the af ternoon meeting. . His principal share of the entertainment was furnished at the Baker Theater, between 6 and 7 o'clock, when he gave a lecture. Illus trated with moving pictures. He told in an Interesting manner ol nis nrsi migration to Oregon and of his work eight years ago in marking the old Oregon trail. What doubtless was one of the most enjoyable events of the day was the "picnic" lunch at the Armory, pro vided by nhe Women's Auxiliary. The big drill floor was filled with long tables and the veteran "boys" and "girls" did ample Justice to the meal. Following the lecture by Ezra Meeker, the entire party returned to the Masonic Temple, where the "camp, lire" was conducted. This was the occasion for story tell ing and numerous real happy reunions. It wa8 late when the gathering broke up. One Aged 98 Talks. One or mo owxest pioneers In at tendance was J. A Paulsell, aged 98, who came to Oregon In 1851. "I was a little too old to serve in the Civil War." he explained yester day," as he shoved his hat back at a rakish angle, "but I was a pretty ac tive duck and got by all right. They pretty nearly knocked me out at Char lottesville, but I am here to tell the tale." Previous to his Civil War experience Mr. Paulsell, who lives in Portland, had served in the Mexican War and in the Indian uprisings. He carries 27 bullet wounds and the scar of a saber thrust on his body. An Interesting old couple was Mr. and Mrs. O. J. McCoy. He came here in 1845 and she in 1852. His father, John McCoy, was the first judge of Linn County. The family on coming to the state settled first in the Tuala tin Valley and later near the present town of Albany. Early Portland Recalled. "They make quite a fuss about this burg," said I M. Hall, In speaking of Portland, "but they should have seen it when I first came. Tou could have bought the whole town for a song. Oregon City then was the place." Captain J. M. Turner, a veteran of many Indian battles, came over from Washougal, Wash., to attend his first reunion. On July 6 he will be 78 years old. He first came to the state In 1852.. C. C. Maslker, of Hood River, who came in 1858. has been a pioneer In six different Oregon counties Yam hill, Polk. Wasco, Grant, Gilliam and Sherman. S. T. Walker and his brother, Cyrus H. Walker, who seldom miss a reunion, are sons of Rev. Malcolm Walker, who came here In 1838 with the Whitman Mission. Both served In the Indian wars. Cyrus Walker Is the oldest living white man born In Ore gon. T. M. Ramsdell came from Missouri, and was one of the first carpenters In the state. Re participated in an Indian battle at Lost Creek and in various other Bklrmlshes. Good Story-Teller Present. One of the best story-tellers In the crowd was Fred A. Lewis, 1844. He was the center of an interested group nearly all day. One of his particular delights was to tell about his wedding day. "A lot of neighbors and relations were coming," he explained, "and I knew that they wanted a square meal, so I went out with ir gun. I found a flock of ducks huddled together in an opening on a nearby lake. I shot into the bunch once. As they arose I let go again. It rained ducks for a few minutes. When I got through gathering them up I had 25 birds. There was enough duck meat to feed every body." "I came from Missouri." said Charles Bolds, "in 1845, but I waa bred In Old Kentuck. "I fought Indians when I got to Oregon, but never was hit. I heard a good many Indian bullets whistle past my head, but I just left them go. I never stopped any of them." WALDO HIIL PIOXEERS MEET Dr. James AVlthycombe Speaks at Tie union Sear Salem. SALEM, Or, June' 18. (Special.) Fr. James Withycombe was the prin cipal speaker today at the annual re union of Waldo Hill pioneers at the home of Mrs. John A. Hunt, four miles from Sublimity, - attended by nearly 1000 persons. He spoke on the modern methods of cultivating the ground, showing bow they resulted in much better yields. William Galloway, Circuit Judge of Salem, and Mrs. Clara Waldo, pioneers, told of Interesting reminiscences, iiuslo and dinner were other features. FROM innn IUUU , ,r i, iioa j y; ,. . &py m'pf- '.'V- 1 Jgcrd W. HARDER, 72. DEAD h I : XaST Pioneer Railroad Man's Life One of Many Achievements. FUNERAL WILL BE SUNDAY 'Grand Old Man" Personal Friend and Adviser of James and Jj. W. Hill Began Career as orflce Boy, Became General Agent. Portland's railroad colony was bowed in grief yesterday by the death of William Harder, general agent of the Great Northern and the "grand old man of railroad row." Mr. Harder passed his seventy second birthday on February 22. He was one of the pioneer railroad men of the Northwest, an early-day friend of the late Donald J. Smith and of James J. Hill. He was widely known among railroad men, shippers and busi ness men generally. Public funeral services will be held from the Holman chapel at 2:30 P. M. Sunday. Officers and members of the Clan Macleay will officiate. Private services will follow at the Portland Crematorium. Numerous Medals Gtvea Hlia. Mr. Harder's career was crowned with many notable achievements. As a youth he was an officer of the Cana dian military regiments that served at the time of the Fenian uprising. For his exemplary conduct he was pre sented by the British government with a veteran's medal. He was the proud possessor of a col lection of cups and medals won in va rious athletic contests. In his military service he also won numerous prizes for marksmanship. When James J. Hill planned to ex tend his railroad service into Winni peg, Mr. Harder was one of a party of trusted officials selected for that work. Later, when Mr. Hill sold the road to the Canadian Pacific, he be came assistant traffic manager and traffic manager. He Opeaed First Office Here. Twenty years ago, when the Great Northern first established its offices In the Northwest. Mr. Harder was chosen by Mr. Hill to take charge. He opened the first office In Portland and until the time of his death was general agent. He was the personal friend and adviser of James J. Hill and his son, L. W. Hill. A year ago last Fall Mr. Harder went to St. Paul to attend the seventy fifth birthday of the elder Mr. Hill. He was the only Portland man invited. Whenever Mr. Hill visited Portland he passed much of his time with Mr. Harder. Two months ago, when L. W. Hill was here, Mr. Harder was ill at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Hill passed the best part of an afternoon at Mr. Harder's bedside. A few weeks ago Mr. Harder returned to his desk In the Morgan building. Early this week he went to the sea shore. Tuesday he became ill and on Wednesday returned home. He passed away early yesterday morning. Mr. Harder was a native of Scotland. SOME OF OREGON'S PIONEER MEN AND WOMEN 1 - in iisiiiini inr - , n-,i , 1W. F. Klrfc. 1852 T. J. Kirk, 1832 ) 8 David Canfleld, 1847 4 Charles Bolds. 1843 t 0 Edward Campbell, 1855 6 H. Rice; 1851 7 Mrs. G. I Hlbbard. 1847. 8 J. H. Mlnton, 1H68 B Mrs. A. D. Miller, 1853 10 Mr. and Mr.. G. j! McCoy, 1845 and 1852, 11 W. J. Daly, 1852, 12-J. A. P-al- ell. 1851, 13 Era Meeker, 1802, 14 Mr Frances Brown, 18o2, 15 Mrs. R. l Catchlns-, 1852, 16 S, Gatton, 1850, 17 Fred A. Lewis, 1844, 18 Captain J. -M. Turner, 1852, and Ell Vmnjthn, 1852, IS Mrs. Esther Lelsy, 1852, SO W. H. Porter, 1853. . As a youth he came to Canada. It was there that he first formed tne acquaint ance of Mr. Hill and gained his first railroad experience, as an office boy for the Grand Trunk. Mr. Harder was one or tne organizers of the Portland Transportation Club. He was a member of the Commercial Wlllla-n Harder, Pioneer Railroad Man, Who Died Yesterday. Club, the Clan Macleay and the Bt. Andrew Society of Oregon. Besides the widow, the snrvmg mem bers of his family are: W. W. Harder, of Seattle: Mrs. W. J. Shephard and Mrs. C. S. Richardson, of Winnipeg; Mrs. George A. Haszard, Mrs. W. I Vera and Mrs. Henry L Guenther, of Los Angeles, and S. J. Harder, of Portland. I v - - ' ! , J WHO ATTENDED ANNUAL REUNION YESTERDAY. PENSION PLEA MADE Pioneers Take Up Business at Night Session. CHINOOK TONGUE REVIVED Ex-Governor Geer Is New President. Early-Day Fiddlers Start Im promptu Dance Couxtin' Days Arc Recalled. An appeal to Congress to grant pensions to Indian war veterans on the same basis as those paid to sol diers of the Civil War was contained In the resolutions adopted at the meet ing of the pioneers last night. Further resolutions were passed ex nrKBslnsr svmoathy with the family of the late F. X. Matthieu, an honored' pioneer of 1842 and the first president of the association. Sympathy also was extended to the families of other pio neers who have passed away within the last year. ( The State Legislature was petitioned to care for pioneer cemeteries, a vote of thanks was extended to the people of Foruand. and particularly . to the Women's Auxiliary of the Pioneer As sociation, for tnelr bountiful hospital ity In entertaining the annual reunion. Approval was expressed of the plan i i s- ' 7 j n V?- to secure by legislative enactment fur ther support of the Oregon Historical Society. Ezra Meeker was commended for his sturdy efforts in promoting the '"Ore gon trail" as a National highway, from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. The committee on resolutions was Judge M. C. George, P. H. D'Arcy and T. T. Geer. Robert A. Miller, ex-president of the association, presided last night. It wasn't much of a place for those of the younger generation. Everything- la In Chinook. Nearly all the speaking, moat of the singing and every bit of the laughing was in the Chinook language. And it wasn't the kind of Chinook that is learned from books. It had been taught the "old-Miners"4 by the Indians themselves. They prorrounced the words with the proper accent and used the correct Chinook idioms. Probably the most entertaining talk was that of E. B. McFarland, repre senting the "Unimproved Order of Red Men." With elaborate manual gestures, comical facial contortions and much elocutionary emphasis, he protested. In Chinook fashion, against the habit of the "Boston men" in poaching upon aboriginal reserves. Laughter fre quently interrupted his monologue. Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway gave a brief address and was loudly applaud ed before, during and after. Other speakers were ex-Governor T. T. Geer, Ezra Meeker and half a score of pioneer men and women, who ex temporaneously expressed their pleas ure at being present. Music was provided by Mrs. Mabel Baker Layfield, contralto, with Mrs. Hallie Baker Allen as accompanist. Mrs. Allen also gave some selected readings. Memories of the entire party went back to their old courtln' days when H. N. Jackson and B. C. Bowers, early day fiddlers, struck up some of the old familiar dance music Every pair of feet In the room beat the floor In re sponse to the music, and a few of those, more nimble than the others, got up and danced in the aisles. Ex-Geveraor Geer la President. In addition to adopting, the resolu tions, the only business of the night meeting was the election of officers. Ex-Governor Geer, who served the past year as vice-president, was unani mously elected president. George H. Himes was complimented for his efficient and faithful work by re-election as secretary, a position be has filled for many year a Charles B. Moores was elected vice- president and Charles Ladd Cf tary. Directors are John W. Mlnto, H. L, Pittock and N. H. Bird. Mr. Bird served yesterday as grand marshal for all movements of the veterans between I...- -. 1 - whlK K scheduled to gather. Automobiles were' provided for their accommodation. Mr. Hlmes reported last night piat more tnan iuuv meraueni ui tne mnwv- elation had res'Mered. PIONEERS' PflLHIES TICKLED IN OLD WAY 1500 Get 'HelpinV at Armory Banquet Served by Wom an's Auxiliary. (modern DISHES ESCHEWED Kirs Table Seats 1 100 at One Time and When All Are Filled and Happy Abundance Kemalns. Contributions Liberal. "Never had a finer spread" was the verdict for the big annual- pioneer ban quet given by the Women's Auxiliary at the Armory beginning at 4:S0 o'clock. The tables were completely filled with good things, but In the course of an hour they had relinquished that dis tinction to about 1600 ploneera Eleven hundred sat down at the "first table" There was an abundance of everything and "loaves and fishes" enough left to feed hundreds more. Among the waitresses were many women who bear names prominent In the business, civil and social life of Portland. All were daughters of pio neers themselves. A "pioneer," In the meaning adopted by the Oregon Pio neer Association, is one who came to Oregon prior to February M. IS", when Oregon became a state. Baked salmon prepared In the a urn ens of the Hotel Multnomah. Hotel Ore gon, Imperial Hotel. Commercial t lub and Arlington Club, with roast chicken, was the principal article of the bl potlatch. Besides, there was bake-l ham, potato salad, pl.kles. cheese, fruit cake, candy, tea, coffee, milk, cake, fruit. Ice cream In fact, everything to make a substantial old-fashioned mss served In pioneer style. Ith all helping themselves, and as many help ings as anyone wanted. Centrlbattoae Are Liberal. One dear old lady, who was born In Clackamas County In 1848. but who now lives In Linn County, had five help ings of Ice cream, ton -.-"never had enough of the stuff, and proposed to test her capacity. Mra Herbert Holman. secretary or the auxiliary, gave the names of the following firms as having onr'hut'7 to the dinner: Portland Pure Milk A Cream Company, 10 gallons of milk; Damascus Creamery, five gallons of cream: T. S. Townsend Company, three gallons of cream; the Hazelwood Com pany. 10 gallons of Ice cream: l- Cabin Bakery. 150 loaves of bread; Knight Packing Company. sal ions of plrklea; Pacific Coast HI"' Company, 80 pounds of candy: F. r-. Haradon & Son, 15 pounds of candy. These donations were made through the Manufacturers' Association. Through W. B. Glafke the wholesal-commission- merchants contributed 100 bananas: the Dwlght-Kdwards Com pany, tea; the Portland Cheese t om pany, 18 pounds of cheese; I'nlon Meat Columbia butter; Mount Hood Soap Company, soap amW kitchen cleansera . ' Assistants ArejWIany. Assisting the officers of the auxili ary were the following committees: Booth No. 1, bread, osks and biscuit Mrs. Nannie E. Taylor, elislrmsn; aiants. MIk JUummer. Miss HMdegards Hlumm.r. fl:.- . .. Mr. w. N. Oaten. Airs. j. r. jj v," . u. Mrs. Max Fleischner. Miss Airnes Kslly. MIM Bess Bodmsn. Miss Llnl-y Morton Mrs. B C Prlnco, Mra Walter Holman. Mra Ross Plummer, ... Booth No. t, mest. fish, sslsds. ste. Mrs. Herbert Holman. chsirman; s.ltnt. Mrs. J. R. Holman. Mrs. Archls I Pess. Mrs. C. W. Fulton. Mrs. K. H. Birdcall, Mrs. L Crellln. Miss Gussls Marshsll. Mra O. A. Lyman. Mrs. Hsrry K. Colemsn. Mrs. D. M. McLsuchlan. Mra John H. Bursard. Mrs. James Keener. Booth No. I. Ic cream Miss Clare Teal. chsirman. assistants. Miss Msrjr Meldrum. Miss Blckel. Miss Lena Blckel, Mra John Dnnth vn 4. milk cream snd butter Miss Mary McKay, chairman; assistants, Mra B. A. Breyman, Mrs. Albert Morrison Brows, Miss Sybil Brown, Miss Ella Breyman. -1 " An Volunteers. Ths following members of the Vt'omn"s Auxiliary served the tables: - , ... , w rnnk Mrs. P. W. Oil lette: ssslstants." Miss Clarissa Wiley. M las Jessie Farrell. Miss Marietta Meussdorf far. Mrs. fcsrl liuunoorn No. 2 Mrs. Lucius Allen Lewis. Mrs. J. Wesley Lsdd; assistants. Miss Barsh Lewis, Miss Csrrls Flanders, Mra C. E. Chenery, Miss Clementine Hirsch. Ko. 1 Mra Oeorse H. Hlmes, Mra T. 8. Mann: asslstsnts. Mra Harold O. Rice. Mra. W. W. Plimpton. Mrs. Fay Hlmes Mann, Mrs. Ethel Moore Welirel. NO. 4 Mrs. P. L. Willis. Mra M. A. M. Ashley; assistant. Mrs. T. B. Foster. Mrs. Edwin Caswell. Mrs. C E. Rumelln. Mr. Ssmuel T. Lockwood. . , . w- m n risnrre. Miss Gertrude x,.'- ...l.t.nts! Mrs. H. O. Colton. Miss Florence Oeorse, Mrs. O. H. Oetrander. Mra a. r. saorrow. No. Mrs, Oeors W. Weldler. Mrs. Jihn, McCraken; assistant. Miss Sherlock, Mies Weldler, Mra wiwiam ri.ti, -Mrs. Ida M. Babcock. ... - . ulv M ra T 3. Msnn: ...l.t.nts Mra Julius Meier, Mrs. llnry Metsger. Mr. Henry Msnn. Mrs. Msud "no!" I Mra Henry C. Cabell. Mra Elisa beth Hamilton; asslstsnts. Mr, tjeors B Story. Miss Marjorle Hoffmen. Mra H. W. Burpee, Miss Henrietta Falllnl. Xo. Mra W. E. Robertson, Mra Jsmes F. Falling; assistants. Miss Nan Robertson. Miss Mary Robertson. Mrs W. L. Brewster, Miss Henrietta Chas Felling. No. 10 Mra I. L. Pltterson. Mrs. Oeorse Taylor; assistant, Miss Catherine Lamber on. Mm. Chester Moore. Mra Roger B. Blnnott. Mr. William Morton. No. 11 Mr. H H. Northup, Mrs Tyler Woodwrd; asslstsnt, Mra Boudtnot Seel.y. Mr. F. H. Alllston, Mra A U McCullJ. Mra D. A. hindlsr. No. li Mr. J. M. Freeman. Mr. A. M. Crane; assistant. Mr. Benjamin (Isrtsby, Mis Alice oadsby. Mra A. B. Crassman, Mr. Percy P. Pabney. No. 13 Mr. H. B. Nlrhola. Mr. T. T. Moray: assistants. Mrs, E. P. Wslte, Mr. I. C. Sanford, Mis Helen Kasthsin. Miss Allc Stronc No. 14 Mr. William D. Kenton. Mr. Alexander Moore: assistants, Mrs. Horace B. Fenton. Mra Kenneth L. Fenton. Mra .'erc Blanchard. Mr. Frederick Cookmsn. No 1.1 Mrs. Grace Watt-Ross. Mrs. Mil ton W. Smith: alstnl. Mis Atnes Wstl. Mrs. Trulllnser. Mra Frederick Warren. Miss Jsnst Hancock. .... N. ia Mra W. R. Bewail. Mr, rrsmk Pierce Mays: assistants. Mra Kufu Hol man. Ml Oenevlev Cluirch. Mis LaUe Huniason. Miss Blanch STre I-o. 17 Mra June MeMlllen Ordw, Mra. yj w, spencer: asltanta. Mis tui-nls Morse. Mis Anna O. Hendersnott. Mr. Samuel White. Miss Ella P. Brown. tin IS Mrs. J. K. Gill, Mrs. John Gill: asslstsnta Mrs. J. L. Hartman, Mlas Wr f.ret Dillingham. Mis France Den um. Miss Stephanie Strain. Ko. 1 Mrs. I. O. Toavlileon, Mr. K. K. McClure; esltnt, Mrs. William w. rorter, Mrs Fred L. Rlrxs. (Two to he supplied.). No. 20 Miss Oils, Mine Kate Holman; assistant. Mr. Mantaret Blddle. Mini Elisa beth Parker. Mia Kathenno Ulllbee, Mrs James Mslarkey. Th officers of th Women's Auxiliary are: . Honorary presineni. sirs, i nanan. i.. iCartwrlxht; preoldent. Mrs Benton Klllln: ice-pre.iarn. 3i i -" . - . -i . mm V.i, Unlm.n! Mr.tirv. llrs. Herbert Holman; treasurer, axra. P. W. rlllette. ii-TcutlTS board. Mr. T. V. Thompson. chairman, and Mrs. P. L. winis. Reception eommlttee, Mr, t'hsrtott M. Cartwrlsht. Mra William Oroorn. Mre. Ahl r.ll Scott Dunlsay. Mrs. Merxsret o. .Moore. Mrs. P. Bellini", Mra Mstthew P. Dta.lr. rfc T. T. Strubl, Mra hown Porter, lata f L. M"lr. Mra Thom.S W p John D. Rile.. Mr. Mareer A. H . Tehle eommttt., Mra I. I. TUMtnpaea. Mra l 1. WHlle. Xolee AlKml Pioneer. N. II. Hlrd. cf TI4 Front tree), kas lived In Portland sinca !". but rama to Oregon with Ms parents In IM They came from 8prlnfield. Ill, n1 "dldn-t even stop In Missouri" 'r. Hlrd' father was bom In Kentu.ky. on the "place" adjoining the one oe which Lincoln was born. Mra W. K. Pratt, of Ortn CI'T, Uvea In the house that her father. rr. Forbes Par-lay, built In 15V That tim bers were hewn, and the brick and fin ishing lumber was brought from I'.nar land. Mra George W. Weldler was b rn In a house that stood on the present Chamber of Commerce block. Visa Charlotte Sherlock was horn In a hu just across the street. Itnth served as waitresses" at the pioneer banquet. J. C. Nelson, of Newbera, "g"t In an the latter end of the Cayuse War" of 1X47 and '49. Ha rame to Oresrnn whan he wss 17, from Missouri. That was In 144. O. C. Boblaon. a pioneer of 18. lives In Yamhill County. Ills eople came from Illinois, but "stepped II years In Missouri, to let their rattle resL" WINTERS RULING EXPLICIT Judge Mtorrow Itrlleree Tie Ha Set tled Iiong re Finally. In a final judgment In the Winters' estate case yesterday Circuit Juda Morrow believes be has settled the matter for all time. The Judse says It Is the first time In the history of the state that property In a simitar case has failed to escheat to the state. To make the verdict In favor of the 67 heir, who are scattered all ever the I'n! ted Btatea. doubly euro. Jurta Morrow ordre: Flrt That the property does not es cheat to the Utate of Orenon. Kecond That Will E. I'tiedy bas e right, title or Interest In th estate. Third That the 17 heirs represented by Attorneys lianoe ohmart see Mamuel Griffin, are the heirs of Win ters and entitled to all of the reel estate. USE OF PROPER NAME AIM Lisle of Varloue lfcrpartmcnt llvl Ions to It Olven JKimploire, To require city employe te use th proper names In addressing rtou departments, bureaus and divisions of the city service, the fl'.y Commleelon yesterday adopted a reenlullon author Ixlng City Auditor Harbur to leeus printed forms giving the proper nsmes. These copies will be presented tv the employes. Borne time ee the Cemmls.loe adopted new names for the various parts of the service. There are five de partments, one under eerh I'ummis. sinner, t'nder the departments cmi the bureaus, such as police bureau. Ine bureau and health bureau, fnd.r the bureaus are divisions. :. lis a technical name, and these bsve been confused In handling the lly bueineee with the result that compilations have been reported. THREE FIRES REPORTED Little Damage llcsulle al Any IMsmt, Largest Lose 1 Icing t&0. Three small Area early ye.terdsy ornlng kept fire departments busy. iThe two-etoi f.sme building at 371 Cc ...,-h tr. .a ehs first flmir if which Is occupied Vy .Mcl'erniolt's saloon, and second floor a roomina-nousn, we u. malted to the extent of . Fire of unknown origin started In the home of Henry Covell, : Cheriy street, with nominal damage. I'Btrolman Anundaon an.l nlnbr of W. II. Gregory. 6.11 Kast Mrket street, put out a firs In tlresory's home. Gregory, who works at the Inmsn. Poulsen mill, nlshts, was away from home, but Mra lireitory escaped ea.Hy from the bouse Little damage was done. NEEDLES FREE NO LONGER Dr. Somincr Cites A-llon of rarrnis on Textbook. The suggestion recently adopted by the School Hoard that materials lo be ued In the sewing rlss.e should be purchased by th Hoard and supplied the children received a death blow yesterday from Ir. Hommer. "This proposition of bulng sewing snd domestlo science I alerlala Is pret ty much the same as buying textbooks for the children," he said. "It would cost us between 0tl and l00 to buy these material and thea we would collect a lot of tuff on our hand that w could never use. "Parent voted decisively to buy their children's textbooks, and they ought te be willing to purchase work malei lals." MANY AT ALBANY FUNERAL Masons Have Charge of Service for Ij. C. Marshall. ALBANY. Or, June It (Special The funeral of L C. Marshall yester day was one of the largest ever held here. The Masonic Lodse hd rkerae of the services. Dun K. '. "ander sun. of the Kuaene Bible I'nlversltv. conducted the rellglou eervli-es at the First Christian Church. J. K. Weather, ford delivered the eulory at the grave Tueeday night a mldulxht aervlre of the Ancient and Accepted rwottleh Kite Mason waa held at th First Christian Church. Masons from Portland, Kiine, Corvallla, Khedd. JefTron. Dallas Sulem and other cities altended. Mary grand lodge officers were preaent Vole 1 lscrt-pe nclre Heporleal. On a recount of th Penson-MrNary vote for Supreme Court Justice, repre sentative of th two candidate for the Hepubllcan nomination hv found dlcrepncle In It preclnrta 1 he mat. ter will be taken before th cnve.ing board tills morning, and It my be tie. elded to bsve the Judge, produce the duplicate tally sheet. Th .re,-lh t. In which It I said 1 "7 "Hi". . V." bean found are: I. II. I. 138 .181 U. 1. 81. 8!7. 8l. S4t and 8U8.' Picnic Aaeoclstlon lo Meet. Th executive committee of th Al bany Picnic Association, of Portland, will bold a business meeting tnnlsrht et th. residence of Mra lloy.l M. Lehle. 874 Ppruce tret. to errangs for the associations annual picnic Th call for the mealing ws Issued by Mr. Miranda We.tfall. a pioneer of Linn County. 1'loral Society I lerla. The new officers of Ihe rorlland Floral Society, elected at a recent meet log. are: F. A. VanKlrk. preeld-nt: K. V Walker, vice-president; H. Mklss, secretary: FJ. J. Steele. tre...iree: C II RJutlede. J. A Wilson. J. I. Illklna ton and Henry Kahm. trusleea Psrlsh I'linlo Kalordaj. The annual plrnlo of t. Uwranrs parish will be held at Crystal Leke fark next Ksturdsv. The programme Includes en athletic pros: amma. C. H. Faldmaa Is tu gnial ihairmaa.