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-vr v ' $pp ry? 'i - tjb PI 1 aaaa X I" W THE BUND'AY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, APRIL' 1, 1900. 21. A SALEM PAPER BOLTS STATES31AX JlEFCSES TO SCPPORT NOHI5EB FOR CLERK. Be Has Made a Good Record and Wi Named by Acclamation (or a Second Term. SAJ.EM. Or.. March 31. The Saiern Statesman, a Republican paper published In this dry, created a sensation In po litical circles by announcing on Its edl- rlal pag this morning that It will op- tne, election or tne Republican can- lor County Cleric unless the oppo i shall nominate a less competent less deserving man. The man In Pstion Is W. TV". Hall, of TVoodburn. Ill was elected to the offlce two years b, and was renominated by the Re- ucan convention last Thursday wlth- ppoziuon. His name was presented me convention amidst great ap- ana his nomination by acclama- was followed by the loudest cheerlnc that occurred during the convention. It Is said that a person who had per sonal, grievances against Hall has been hunting for the last two months for a candidate to oppose him in the conven tion; but none could be found. Inquiry falls to reveal any opposition to Hall In the ranks of the Republican party. Democrats and Free-Silver Republicans have said that if the Republicans did not renominate Hall, they would. It Is unl VJ versally believed that Hall has made a competent, honest and economical Clerk. Quiet Populist Primaries. The Populist primaries today were so quiet that few knew that such elections V, were, being held. Inquiry of Populist leaders tonight failed to eleclt any In formation regarding delegates elected. GILLIAM COUNTY REPUBLICANS. Nominate a Fall Ticket and Adopt Some Pertinent Resolutions. COfcDON. JIarch 3a The Republican County Convention, of Gilliam County yesterday nominated the following ticket: Sheriff P. I. Ham. of Lone Rock. Clerk H. N. Frazer. of Condon. Treasurer S. B. Barker, of Condon. Commissioner J. A. Ward, of Rock Creek. Assessor M. O. Clarke, of Condon. Superintendent of Schools Henry Crass. ' of Arlington. ' Surveyor R. H. TValn, of Condon. Coroner A. H. Reudy. of Arlington. Delegates to state and congressional conventions F. T. Hurlburt. of Arlington: Grant TVade. of Olex; Jay Bowerman. of Condon, and George B. Dukek, of May vine. The following resolutions were unani mously adopted: "Resolved, That we Indorse the present Administration by the Republican party and favor the permanent retention of the Philippine Islands. TVe believe that the Inhabitants of Puerto Rico are entitled to the same rights, privileges, and immunities as the people of any .other territory be longing to the United States. TVe be lieve In the protection of American Indus ' tries until they are able to compete with foreign establishments engaged In the eame pursuits. In order to give employ ment at good wages to American working, men: but. favor free trade on all articles roanufacred and controlled by trusts. "Resolvj That we favor confining tho pay of oJ?Wveral county officers to the - salary proved by law, and If at any time It becrjjvs absolutely necessary for any Of cujjty officers to have assistance - In ordBlo the work required of them propcrwe think It Is the duty of the Couniy Court to provide such assistance." S. A. D. Gurley was elected chairman of the County Central Committee, and J. Bowerman secretary. The delegates to the state convention were instructed to use all honorable means to secure the nomination of S. A. D. Gur-. ley for District Attorney. They are un derstood to be In fa-or of the renomina tlon of Congressman Moody. CARTER GETS JACICSOX COUNTY. But There IVas a TVarm Content In the Convention. MEDFORD, Or.. March 31.-There was a warm contest In the Republican conven tion today between the Carter and Tongue factions, resulting In favor of Carter by a small majority. Ttie following dele gates were elected to the Congressional convention: Theodore Cameron, C E. Stewart. G. TV". Dunn, F. D. Wagner. G. M. Love, C. A. Hitchcock, H. E. Ankeny, M. L. Al ford, George L. Davis, E. Ray. Delegates to the state convention arc- Theodore Cameron. G. M. Love. George L. Davis M. L. Alford. J. M. Keene. C. A. Dickinson. "William Cameron, J. M. TVhlpple. A. S. Hammond. H. D. Kubll Matthew Stewart and TV". A. Carter we're nominated for State Representatives and lor county officers the following: Clerk Gus Newbury. Judge N. L. Narregan. Sheriff Alex Orme. Recorder Peter Applegate. .Assessor J. c. Pendleton. School Sunerintpnrtant T tr tn --- ". . . Aany. i t Treasurer Max Muller. Surveyor Carl T. Jones. Commissioner Thomas Riley. Jackson County Democrats. JACKSONVILLE. Or.. March 3L-At ' C Demcnitlc county convention he'd hero today, the following delegates to th state convention were elected: Daniel Chapman, TVIIber F. Jones, O T Sollss, TV. K. Price, George Hoffman. E. R. Cardwell, R. A. Cook. YAMHILL FAVORS TONGUE. McMlnnvIlIe Democrats Urte Nomi nation of II. L. neatb. M-MINNVILLE. Or.. March 3L-Prlmar-1 les or the different parties for delegates to county conventions to select delegates to the Congressional convention were held In Yamhill County today. Populists and Democrats were harmonious. The Dem ocrats at this place passed resolutions favoring H. L. Heath for Congressman. Republican delegates are practically unanimous for Thomas IL Tongue for Congressman. In some of the precincts there were contests over local matters. NETVBERG, Or.. "March 3L-At the Re publican primaries held here today, dele gates wero elected to the Yamhill County convention as follows: North Newberg F. H. Storey. H. J Lit tleneld. J. B. David, E. H. TVoodward, J L. Hocking, J. H. Rees. L. S. Hill A. Heater. J. G. Hadley. F. K. Jones! R. B. Llnvllle. TV. c. Krugcr. James Hunt. South Newberg Clarence Butt, TV. M. Manning, H. H. TVlnstow, D. Turner. Jeze Edwards. C. B. TVilson, William Thomas J. M. TVrlght. Tho delegation Is considered solid for Thomas H. Tongue for Congress. SHERIDAN, Or., March 31. Republican primaries were held here today. The following delegates were elected to attend the county convention: North Sheridan TV. Tyler Smith, C B. Lafollette, John Evenden. Ed. Taylor. Isaac Daugherty. R. L. Bewley. E. E Lawrence, D. DeLashmutt and J. A. Houston. South Sheridan George TV. Bibee. S. Potter. George TV. Graves, Samuel Buell and B. F. Leonard. The above is a clean and emphatic in dorsement of the candidacy of Dr. TV. Tyler Smith for Joint Senator for the dis trict composed of Yamhill, Tillamook and Lincoln Counties. TVnco County Democrats. I DALLES. Or., March 31. The Dera. Brimariea were held here today. and probably the lightest vote ever known was cast. No particular policy Is set forth, but It Is evident that In every case It will bo opposite to the stand taken by the Republicans. A rtrong effort will be made by the Democrats to nominate and elect as County Judge, ex-County Judge George C Blakelty. But one set of candidates was In the field. The convention is to be held next Saturday. Washington County Union Party. HILLSBORO, March 3L Union party primaries were held throughout Washing ton County today. Delegates to the coun ty convention, which will meet In HIlls boro Saturday, were chosen as follows: North Hills-boro-John M. TVall. C. A. Hanley. Charles Schneider. John Sewall. Herman SchulmcrlcTi, James Sewall, F. M. Heldel. Peter Boscow, A. C Arehbold. Cephas Elsenhauer, Samuel Everett and Silas Bennett. F. J. TVSUlam waa nomi nated for Road Supervisor, F. M. Heldel for Justice of the Peace, and Philip Hass ler for Constable. South Hillsboro R. TVann, W. H. TVeh rung, E. C. Bchulmerich. C. Blaser. Allen Haworth. Charles Crocker, O. E. Zook. L. Hanna, D. Corwln. George Morgan, TV. K. Trailer. J. D. Housley. F. M. Ernest and J. J. TVelk. J. P. Randall was nomi nated for Justice of the Peace, J. E. Adklns for Constable, and H. C Toelle for Road Supervisor. FOREST GROVE. Or., March 3L Union prlmar!c: were held here today and dele gates to the county convention were chosen as follows: North Forest Grove-John Stephens, John Vandervelden, IL H. Clark, F. Thatcher. Ira E. Purdln, IL Bernards, Vic Brown. R. O. Stephens, N. E. Dllley, E. A. Dixon. N. TV. Parker. Vic Brown was nominated tor Road Supervisor. South Forest Grove TV. IL H. Myers, N. J. Walker, George Bacon, Charles Ml ler. John Strlbach. J. A. Abbott. J. J. TVirtr. Phil Bcal. Melkl Jonnson. William Langley and E. Jerome. David Keen was nominated for Road Supervisor. The two precincts, constituting one dis trict, nominated Thomas Roe for Justice of the Peace, and Daniel Bailey for Con stable. Dalry-J. C. Schulmerich. Ira Watson, John Splerings, N. Stoltr, Joseph Harley. George Dooley, Fred Zimmerman. J. W. Vandervelden. H. Cop and Percy Wat son. Percy Watson was nominated for Justice of the Peace and Lewis Creps Constable. Gales Creek H. G. Parsons. J. H. Berry. Percy Hlnes and G. L. and George Proc tor. J. P. Lilley was nominated for Jus tice of the Peace, T. H. Hlnes for Con stable and H. G. Parsons for Road Su pervisor. Cornelius Jap Reeves, Mike Relllng, Robert Imler, Henry Harris, A. S. Brlggs, Thomas Talbot. Ora Cook. Peter Jensen. John Smith, J. Mcrrell. A. Standlee. M. Cook. A. Aj Phillips. Char'cs Schneider. Thomas Wilkes, J. T. Dorrlen. A. Hon raik, LIge Miller, C. W. Henderson. C. Bailey and Ed Wolf. A. S. Bdggs was nominated for Justice of the Peace. A. A. Fhillips for Constable and Mike Hender son for Road Supervisor. Buxton precinct elected yesterday T. T. Buxton. William Stephens and I. IL Rink Republican delegates to the county con vention. William Stephens was nominated for Justice of the Peace, William Staley for Constable, and James Cummings for Road Supervisor. St. Helena Goes Antl-CIceton. ST. HELENS. Or., March 3L The fol lowing were today elected delegates to the Republican County Convention: Union precinct E. E. Quick, J. Lambcr son. Sr.; C. H." Johns, J. IL Sheldon and Sam JClnder. It is clearly an antl-Cleeton delegation. R. Cox was nominated for Justice of the Peace. Fred Watklns for Constable, and J. G. Plank for .Road Su pervisor. RalnJfr M. Both, Miles Sherrln. Met Poraeroy and W. J. Deitz. Clatskanle O. Anderson. Bert Scaford. E. Elliott, Dr. J. E. Hall and Norman Merrill. Goble TV. Seaford, Thomas Watts. H, Fowler and George Foster. Deer Island Thomas Laws and Henry Baumgardner. The county convention will be held at Rainier, Apnl 9. At a meeting held this evening the following city officers were placed in nom ination, to be voted upon at the city elec tion Monday, April I: President of Council. James Dart: Coun cilmen, C. W. Blakesley. J. H. Sheldon, W. F. Slaughter. E. E. Quick: City Re corder. R. H. Mitchell: City Treasurer, David Davis; City Marshal, Fred Wat kins. Soft-Money Primaries in Clackamas. OREGON CITY. March 3L-Returns have been received from the following Democratic and Populist primaries, held this afternoon: Oregon City, No. L Democratic E. D. Kelly, CD. Latourette. Hiram Straight, T. F. Cowing, J. W. Cole, Ed L. Shaw, V. R. Hyde. Oregon City, No. 2. Democratic C W. Kelly, T. S. Lawrence. F. A. Miles. A. TV. Cheney. J. W. Kelly, John Gleason. J. E. Hedges. H. E. Straight, Cy Crumbley. People's party J. Shade, L. Freeman, L. E. Gossler. G. Shute, R. E. Roberts. Ell Crlsswell, A. Walker. C. GInther. M. Lacy. Clackamas, People's party Seth John son, Otto Gengelbach. W. H. Mills, Peter Myers. Marion Johnson, J. J. Wolf. Democratic William Johnson. G. Haber lach. R. Holcomb, Fred Capps, Walter Wilson, J. W. Bennett. DnHRln County Primaries. ROSEBURG. Or.. March 3L Republican and Democratic primaries were held In Roseburg today. There was no contest for delegates to the county convention In either party. The Republican delegates favor ex-Judge J. C. Fullerton for Pres idential elector and A. C. Marsters for state Senator. OAKLAND, Or., March 3L The Repub lican primaries were held In the two wards today, a large vote being polled. The following were elected delegates to the county convention: Simon Caro, W. C Underwood, J. A. Cole, J. C. Quant, V. L. Bogard. P. C. Parker. George Pryor. D. Reed, R. Cochran, J. S. Hunt, A. G. Young. A. F. Stearns, James Leeper and H. M. Reese. Menns Nomination of Ellis. HEPPNER. Or.. March 3L The follow, lng delegates were, today elected to the Republican County Convention: E. L. Freeland, Frank Natter. William Collins, B. F. Vaughn, I. N. Dasey. Wayne How ard, Mat Hughes, Albert Osmln. W. E. Tryn, Alec Thompson, A. M. Gunn. D. A. Hamilton. R. C. Wills, O. P. Robinson. L N. Crater, W. TV. Smead, Joseph Rector. J. Devins, G. W. Thompson. Ed R, Bishop.' This Is regarded here as equivalent to the nomination of TV. R. Ellis for Circuit Judge. Linn's Fmlonlits Are Tame. ALBANY. Or., March 3L The Demo cratic and Populist primaries were held throughout the county today. Owing to the uncertainty as to how the offices will be divided, there Is not the contest for positions there otherwise would be. The principal fight Is for County Judge. There will be no recommendations at the county convention,' which will meet next Wednesday, for state or Congressional nominations. Benton Connty Republicans. CORVALLIS. Or.. March 31. The Re publican primaries were held here this afternoon. There was no contest, and in each of the four wards but one set of del egates was voted for. Tne county conven tion will take place next Saturday. The Dalles warehouses have about 163, 000 bushels of wheat carried over for the farmers from last year's crop. This Is con siderably more than was In store here at this time a year ago. WILSON AND ANTI-WILSON FOUR NORTHEASTERN" COUNTIES FAVOR TUB EX-SENATOR. Walla Walla Is for Ankeny, and the Wilson Men Say They Will Not Oppose Him. SPOKANE. March 3L Republicans of this county this morning in convention elected S delegates to the state con vention at Ellensburg. The delegates ara Instructed for Charles B. Hopkins as ono of the delegates to Philadelphia. No proxies will bo allowed, the votes of ab sentees being' cast by the members of the delegation present at Ellensburg. Wednesday two delegates from Oka nogan. Stevens. Ferry and Spokano Coun ties, all claimed to be solid for Charles Hopkins for delegate to Philadelphia, will MRS. ANNA LEE AN OREGON PIONEER OF 1S-I7, AND A FOUNDER OF CANDY. OREGON CITY. March 31. Mrs. Anna Lce. aged Ci a pioneer of 1SI7. who died at Canby, was the oldest inhabitant of that section. She was the widow of the late Philander Lce. she and her husband being virtually the founders of the town of Canby. She was born la Seneca County.NewYork. In 1S07. her maiden name being Anna Green. In 1S27 she was married to Philander L:e, and continued to live In New York until 1S4S. when the family moved to Iowa. In the Autumn of the rame year Mr. and Mrs. Lee Joined a party of emigrants bound for Oregon. After they had passed the summit of the Blue Mountains a note was brought from Dr. Marcus Whitman by an Indian, telling them to fend a team to the mission for flour. Later Dr. and Mrs. Whitman visited the lonelly band of emigrants and informed them that the Indians were becoming unfriendly. About four weeks afterward occurred the Whitman massacre. Attended with the usual difficulties of that time, the party descended the Columbia River, arriving at Linnton in 1S47. Later Mr. and Mrs. Lee moved to Sauvle's Island, and in ISIS located a donation land claim on Canby Prai rie, now owned by a son, Heraan Lee. Mrs. Lee wrote an account of the perils of the party while crossing the plains. Mrs. Lee left a daughtervand two sons, 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. leave here for Ellensburg. The Wilson men say they will not combat the can- didacy of Levi Ankeny for a similar h0n0r publican county convention, held last night In this city, the following wero elcrted delegates to the state convention: B. A. Soule, R. B. Dyer. IL F. Gold smith, Charles Johnson. Dan Markham, C. E. Kerlee, C. C. Dalton. H. TV. B. Hewen. J. TV. Kleeb and L. A. Loomls. Tho alternates elected were: TV. F. Meloy. F. S. Thorp. W. A. Ken nedy. C. A. Payne. J. W. Havcrton. Astor Seaborg. J. TV. Phillips. T. A. Weander, A. P. Leonard and W. S. Kindred. A motion was made to Instruct the delegates for N. B. Coffman, of Chchnlts. for Delegate to the National convention, but withdrawn, as tho plea was made that It would hamper the delegation and pos- sioiy prevent tne usual southwest com blnatlon which has been so powerful In previous state conventions. A resolution was adopted indorsing the McKlnley Administration and Instructing delegates to the state convention to work and vote for delecates nlpchrert tn h -- nomination ot.McKinley. Solid Dclccntlon Against Wilson. VANCOUVER. Wash.. March 3L The following-named persons were chosen as delegates to the state convention at Ellens burg April 5. at the Clark County con vention held in this city today: W. H. Metcalf. E. C. Bellow. W. W Mc Crcdle. C. D. Bowles. J. H. Elwell. James Waggencr. Jr.. D. H. Gary. A. J. Mills. J. T. Jewell. Henry Christ. Herman Sher mer. C. H. Leadbetter. Arthur Fletcher. C. E. Weston, Ira Spencer, G. B. G11II han. The delegation Is solidly antl-Wllson. tho TVilson followers being In hopeless minor ity in convention. . Resolutions were adopted reafflrmlng.be lief In the gold standard; commending tha Republican Administration In Its conduct of the Spanish War. the Philippine insur rection "and the treatment thus far ac corded our new possessions." Covrltt County Republican Delegates CASTLE ROCK. Wash.. March 31.- The Republican party of Cowlitz County held an enthusiastic and well-attended convention at Castle Rock today, and elected the following delegates to the state convention: TV. A. Wright. E. E. Huntington. F. G. Barnec. O. Byerly, E. TV. Ross. F. M. Carothers, W. P. Ely. Charles Davolt, L. M. Sims. W. F. MagUL A. L. Watson. The platform reaffirms the St. Louis platform, indorses the Administration and appro-es the actions of our Kepresenta tlves in Congress, and recognizes tho pa- triotlsm and scrrtcr of the Washington , Volunteers. TVn.Hn Walla. Men for Ankeny. WALLA WALLA. Wash., March 31. The county convention of the Republican nartv to elect deleratpx In fhn mtniA n vtntlnn at Elli-nshiirt. nn AnrM .. i- this city today. A delegation was elected and Instructed to support Hon. Levi An- keny for one of the National delegates to rnuaaeipnia. Tne delegates are solid to a man for Ankeny. I Yakima Connty Republicans. NORTH YAKIMA. Wash., March 31. The Republican County Central Commit, tee this morning selected delegates to the state convention as follows: L P. Englehart. W. L. Wright. John Reed. G. J. Hill. E. A. Fox. Nelson Rich, C O. Kelso. F. Williams, John Cleman, J. Brown. T. TV. Howell, Edward Whit son. W. IL Hart. Republicans Strontr in Tncoran. TACOMA. March 3L Even- indication points to a Republican victory In the coming city election, and a conservative estimate places Campbell's Republican I majority at from S00 to 1500. Without doubt the entire Republican ticket will carry with good majorities. Republican Club at Tekoa. COLFAX, March 3t A Republican Club with membership of 73 has been organized at Tekoa, In this county. J. G. Bell has been elected chairman, and W. H. Barn hart secretary. NEW CLAIMS ON BLUE RIVER. Peculiar Formation of Rock Tliat Carries Free Gold. EUGENE, March 3L TV. R. Drury. W. T. Drury and L. J. Cornelius came down from Blue River yesterday, after several weeks of prospecting. They were In very buoyant spirits over their findings, and had some fine specimens from ledges lo cated, which they will have assayed. They tell a very Interesting story about their discovery of a peculiar formation of an immense ledge of auriferous rock, stand ing out boldly from the mountain. This rock is quartz, partially decomposed, and the oisccverers believe it to be very rich in free gold. By tracing the ledge they have come to the conclusion that it must be a continuation of the vein on which the White mine Is located, which la very rich In free gold. The discoverers located three claims, the Poor Boy, Princeis and White Cloud. This discovery la about two i miles southeast of the Lucky" Boy ' I Doctors examined One Patient. S?" ,MJK ?ff? ad.S!,, f w ----- - w -.j .a j vuiu mltted to the insane asvlum at Mertlml Lake. Tho examining physicians were tho same doctors who on the previous day had refused to act in such capacity, owing to the fact that the Commissioners would only allow XI a) for such service. In this case the doctors decided to serve without pay. as tho woman was In fearful agony. In the case of TV. H. Carton, who Is await lng examination, all tne physicians still refuse to serve as examiners. Ordered for Arctic Service. WASHINGTON, March 3L The Secre tary of War has directed that Battalion Sergeant-Majors Albert Chnnnoii r s j Carlos, and Roy C. Ktrkland. of Fort j Brady, shall proceed to Seattle. Wash.. were they will be outfitted for Arctic I scrvlce. After being equipped, they will i r,m"ln at Seattle to await further or- I aerr. Private Charles H. Forborg. of Company E. Fourteenth Infantry, now on furlough at Vancouver Barracks, has been detailed to recruiting duty at Portland. Another Edmonton Trnll Survivor. WRANGEL. Alaska, March IS. via Se attle. March 21. Another Klondtlcc-Ed- . monton trail survivor. L. L. Mason, of I Dcs Moines, la., reached Wrangel last week, navmg come down the Stlckeen over the Ice from Glenora. B. C. Mason was the partner of Captain Dixon, of Halifax, who was reported lost on the trail near Hays mountain, last fall. He related horrible tales of his two years' experience on the so-called trail. George Wlicox. of Jackson. Wis., Mason's com rade, was down with scurvy and left at Llard Post. Trnnnferred to Ilolse Itarrncka. WASHINGTON. March 3. Commissary Sergeant Itodoro Crone, now at Fort Sher man, Idaho, will upon abandonment of that pest or as soon as his sen-ices can be spared bo sent to Boise Barracks Jdaho. Ho will report upon arrival to the commanding officer of that post for duty. Arm Cnt Off by Train. WALLACE. Idaho. March 3L Walter Smith was ruh over by an O. R. & N. train at Burke this afternoon and his left arm was cut off. Orefcon Notes. Albany has organized a. basehall team. ' . U.has cost Hood R ver over M0 to care Ior ncr srna"Px P"enis. Polk County Republicans nold primaries Friday. April 6, and the convention next day. Philip Kale, of Oakvllle, shot a hole through hl9 hand last week with a toy pistol. I C H. Crabtree has sold to B. TV. Van ' aeve u acrta onc lnU8 we3t of Philomath i i0T 350- ' W- s- Hurst, of Aurora, has sold 131 acres or lana to Tca Anaes. of Minnesota, at 23 an acre. A 3-year-old son of Mart H. Ferguson was drowned In Wild Horse Creek, near Adams, a few days ago. Charles E. Moor has sold to Persls J. LIndeman HI acres five miles south of Corvallis: consideration. 3)0. Three families of Virginians, compris ing 23 persons, arrived at La Grands the Sth, to maka their home In Oregon. R. H. Rosa, of Bandon. Is a candidate for the Republican nomination of Joint Senator for Coos and Curry Counties. O. W. Williams is mentioned es "a Re publican who Is likely to be nominated for Representative by the Union Countv con. ventlon on the first ballot. The City of Albany Is being praised in the papers alt over the state for the manner in which tho citizens responded when called upon to help raise the college debt. A Portland paper says that James Bes- low, one of the Clackamas County Re publican delegation to the First District Congressional Convention, is a colored man. The Salem Statesman puts the Republi can ticket of Marlon County, except Hall, for County Clerk, at the head of Its edi torial columns. It proposes to fight Hall's election. J. C. Luhrman. who killed his partner, TVeiman, at Sumpter, has been taken to the Baker City Jail. The coroner's Jury, at the Inquest over Welman's body, found that Luhrman did the shooting, but ex pressed no opinion as to his guilt or Inno cence. Tho Sheridan Sun makes a clever thrust at Oregon papers which are supplied with gush from the National capital, "as fol lows: "This paper Is not edited from Wash ington, or by any other literary bureau In the Interest of Mr. Tongue, Mr. McBrlde, or any other aspirant for place." How ever, It speaks well of Tongue. A Hood River man. who stayed all night In Moro and then visited Wasco, was fined $5 for Infraction of the latter town's quar antine ordinance. "This may zc:m a little harsh," says the Wasco News, "yet our officers deem It necessary to take every possible precaution against the possibility of the smallpox being hrought to our city again." Governor J. IL Fletcher announces his retirement from the Salem Independent and his intention to go to Cape Nome. Ha has been fair, candid and honorable as an editor, and has published a clean and creditable paper. It will be continued by Hon. H. G. Guild, also a man of experi ence, who has heen associated with Mr. Fletcher for two or three years- Accidental Shot in the Shonlder. VANCOUVER. Wash.. March 3L W. H. Johnston, of Washougal, was shot in the shoulder yesterday by the accidental dis charge of a shotgun while hunting. He was brought to St. Joseph's Hospital hero. His condition is considered serious. DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. PORTLAND, March 31 S P. M. Maximum temperature. 73: mlotmum temperature, SO: river reading at II A. li., 10.6 feet: change In list tt hours, 1.0 foot: tout precipitation. 8 P. M. to 8 P. II.. 0.00; total precipitation Iron. Sept. 1, 109, 31.SS Inch: cormil pr-dplUtljn from Sept. 1, 1SS9. SS.10 Inches: dcBclescy. G.7S Inches: total sunshine March 30, 6:56: possible tar.shlne March 30, 12:12. "WEATHER SYNOPSIS. The barometer it lowest over Western Ore roa and hlrhcct ever the Dakota. It Is cn reaaonably warm In all North Pdciflc Coast States, especially west of the Cascades, where the temperatures are between IS and 3) deg". higher than usual at this time of th- rear. FrSoT weather continues on the North Cali fornia coast. No rata has fallen durlns the last 2 hour?, except a few small shewera In Northwestern VV&chlnston. The winds are everywhere light. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for the 2S houra esdlEg at midnight Sunday, April 1: . V,'ccrn Orejon and V.'ertern Wesntnctcn Increasing cloudiness, tollowcd by saoers; cooler durlns the afternoon; variable winds, mostly bsutherly. Eastern Oregon. Eastern V.'aAInston and Idaho Fair; variable wlnSs. rortlani and vletntt Irereaslng cIoud!nci. followed t7 flhowcra end ccjlsr weatlwr diirlnc the afternjcn; winds sbiftlr.s to srmUierly. XETV TODAY. SPECIAL AUCTION SALE Of Household Furniture At Residence We are Instructed to sell by public auc tion, on MONDAY NEXT, APRIL 2. 19W. at 10 o'clock A. M., at the residence. No. Z2S Park street, near Salmon, tho entire furniture and Mtlnpa of residence, includ ing carpets and tine oak and French wal nut bedsteads. Beethoven parlor organ, portieres, mattings, rugs, bedroom suits, dressing-case, springs and mattresses, sheets, pillows, b.anKeSs, 'toilet crockery, dining-room furniture and dishes, lamps and stand tabic!, pictures nnd rockers, oak chairs and rockets. lace curtains and blue tea set. chiffonier and shades, gran Iteware. cook stove, and many other lots of household effects. Sale Monday, April 2. at 10 A. M. S. L. N. OILMAN, Auctioneer. S. L N. GILMAN, Auctioneer Extensive and Attractive Auction Sa'c of Household Furniture From residence. Also Berliner's grama phone and records. TVe are Instructed to selt by public auction, on Tuesday. April 3, at 411 Washington street, at jO A. M.. the fine furniture and fittings of residence (removed from ALBINA AVE NUE), for peremptory sale, including handsome parlor furniture, fine oak side board, extension table and chairs, Shlndler folding lounges and couch, large mirrors, shelves, 5ft) yards matting, carved oak hall chair, Brussels and Ingrain carpets, chiffonier, curlcd-halr and other mat tresses. HOUSEHOLD SEWING-MACHINE. PORTIERES, mantel bed. com plete, hall rack, almost new Brussels car pets, also a very HANDSOME SOLID, CARVED BOOKCASE AND DESK COM BINED (cost J123). pretty BOOKCASE and DESK In BIRCH: also the neat fur niture of residence from SACRAMENTO STREET. Including HOUSEHOLD EF FECTS of every description: also range and cook stoves. N. B. Included In this tale will be a good TOP BUGGY. GAR DEN HOSE and LAWNMOWER. almost new, harness, refrigerator, revolving of fice chair and ch!Id"s gocart. gentleman's wheel, one 30-mlle field glass (Paris), lot of Al fruit In Jars. etc. Sale Tuesday, 10 A. M. S. L. N. GILMAN. Auctioneer. Auction Sale of Household Furniture. We are Instructed to dispose of. by pub lic auction, at 411 Washington street, rn FRIDAY next, April 6. at 10 A. M.. a full line of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE from residence. Buyers will do well to attend. Sale Friday next. S. I. N. GILMAN, Auctioneer. iales; -foo.JSaKfir'&Co:. SPECIAL SALE ELEGANT BIRD'S-3YE MAPLE, MA HOGANY AND WALNUT FfRNITURE. WHITE IRON BEDS. VELVET AND BODY BRUSSELS CARPETS, GAS RANGE. ETC., on Tuesday Next, April 3,at 2 P. M. At CENTRAL AUCTION-ROOMS. We are Instructed to sell furniture, etc., of private residence, removed for conveni ence of sale, comprising an elegant bird's eye maple bedroom suit. UP TO DATE In style, Hartford springs, hair mattresses, handsome whlte-enemeled IRON BEDS. Y Y springs, pine-needle fiber mattresses, massive walmit bedroom set, with marble tops. OAK WINDSOR FOLDING BED. with French plate front, wool mattresses, feather pillows, walnut wnrdrobe. ELE GANT MAPLE CHIFFONIER, with double circular front, and French plate mirror, lady's parlor desk In GENUINE MAHOGANY circular front, pretty settee. In fancy velour, blue silk plush easy chair, fancy cobbler-eeat rockers, brilliant tone UPRIGHT PIANO. In good order, oil Fialntlngs, pastels In large and costly rames, velvet and body Brussels carpets, handsome Bagdad portieres. lace curtains, Smyrna rugs. 8-foot oak extension table white porcelain dinner set.old blue ware, china cupboard, leaf table, cabinet, GAS RANGE in perfect order, G-hoie BRIGHTON RANGE, with over warming closet and water back, and other effects. AT THE REQUEST OF MANY LA DIES, WE SHALL HOLD THE SALE IN THE AFTERNOON, SALE AT 2 P. M. ON VIEW TUESDAY MORNING. GEORGE BAKER & CO., Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE On THURSDAY. NEXT. APRIL 5. at 10 A. M.. at Central Auction Rooms, cor ner Alder and Park, vte shall sell general household goods, furniture, carpets, stoves, etc Full particulars later. Par ties having furniture for sale will find It the most profitable method for disposing of same by sending it to the Central Auc tion Rooms, Best prices. Prompt settle ment. BOTH PHONES. GEORGE BAKER & CO., Auctioneers. md NEW TODAY. SUNNYSIDE For a abort time onlr. ire offer a limited number of choice lota in Sun. nyalde at reduced price. Snnnyalde bat tne beat car service in tne city: Trell-lntprovecl streets, lewrrn, vent er, cleetrici IlsntK, are protection. Rood Bchools. nnd is only IS mln- utea ride nnd vrlthln easy, walking distance ol Tnlrd anil 3IorrIson nta. For further particulars and terms see TITLE GUARAXTEE Jt TRUST CO 7 Chamber of Commerce. Gronnd floor, 4th st. side. TILTON'S ADDITION. This beautiful residence property, on the Snnnyalde Mount Tabor car line, . between East Twentieth and East Trvcnty-Slxtlt streets, l'JS minutes' ride and 25 minutes' walk from Third nnd Morrison streets, is now on the market, at very low prices. Streets Improved, water mains and sewers laid. Belmont street, the main avenue ot travel east and west, passes through the property. HOMES ON INSTALLMENTS. TVe will build bonses for purchas ers In Til ton's Addition on plnns npproved by onr architect, nnd the same may be paid for in easy month. ly Installments, extending over a term of years. Interest nt G per cent. Any one who pays his rent promptly can under this arrangement become his own landlord and In a few years own his own home. TITLE GUARAXTEE & TRUST CO., 7 Chamber of Commerce, Portland, Or. Ground floor. Fourth-street side. SeLNeGILMAAuctioneer SPECIALLY IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Of the handsome furniture and fittings of residence. TVe-are Instructed to sell by public auction, on THURSDAY next. APRIL 5, AT 10 O'CLOCK A. "M.. the ele gant and INTRINSICALLY GOOD furni ture of the 10-room residence, No. 534 Morrison St. cor. Seventeenth This valuable line of furniture includes the fine moquet carpets in large double parlors, pretty center tables, rocker In mahogany and leather, handsome oak rockers and patent rockers, upholstered, paintings. Smyrna and Saxony rugs, valu able COMBINATION DESK AND BOOK CASE, tine LACE CURTAINS. CHEN1LE and other portieres, pretty patterns of ROXBURY BRUSSELS and ALL-WOOL THREE-PLY CARPETS (recently pur chased) THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, library tables In oak and walnut, an OLD ENGLISH BREAKFAST TABLE. Hoey bed lounge, couches and lounges, with draperies, onk extension table, dining chairs, dishes, glassware, cutlery, heating ctoves, completp. odd rockers ard chairs; ALSO SIX BEST MANTHL BEDS (some with mlrrcrs) ODD DRESSING CASES IN OAK In each room, washstands. ward robe, toilet crockery, fine linen sheets, blankets, comforters, feather pillows, cur!cd-halr and other maturrsses. fine solid oak bedroom suit, complete with springs, table linen, oak hall rack. BRUS SELS, HALL and STAIR CARPETS, shades, curtains, poles: also KITCHEN DEPARTMENT, Including good No. S Comstock cook stove, with pipe, kitchen treasure. REFRIGERATOR, tables, chairs, grnnlteware. etc.: also garden hose, and about 7 CORDS HARD WOOD. CUT and manv other useful articles of HOUSE KEEPING We Invite tne particular at tention of buyers to this salo of fine fur niture. THURSDAY NEXT, APRIL 5. at 10 A. M. S. L. N. GILMAN. Auctioneer. BY J. C. AUCTION SALE On Thursday, April S, at 2 P. M-. at the new auction rocms. No. K2 First street, comer Madison. I will sell a choice col lection of furniture and other household effects, among which will be found hand some oak combination folding bed, ward robe and escritoire, mantel nnd iron beds, parlor suit, hall tree, wardrobe, chiffonier, couches, bed suits. In walnut and oak. rockers, extension table, Brussels and In grain carpets, hair mattresses, feather pil lows, bedding, lace curtains and portieres, child's crib, baby carriage, cooking and heating stoves, etc AH the above goods ore clean and for positive sale. JOHN CAMPBELL CURRIE, Auctioneer. Oregon Phone North 21L BY J. T. WILSON AUCTION SALE At Salesrooms, 1SU First Street, on Wednesday Next, April 4. ut lO A. M. Of Strlnwny Square rinno. a 1-2 Karat Jllnmond Stnd and Good Gold TVntch, Household Fur niture, Etc. Comprising oak chiffonier, upholstered parlor furniture. 2 extension tables, dining chairs, long mirror, cane-seat rockers, oak-top counter and shelving, with giass front, 4 oil paintings, carpets, lace cur tains, hall lamps, couches, bed lounges, high-back chairs, lady's Victor KICYCLE. lamps, oak. ash and walnut bedroom suits, mantel-bed. springs and mattresses, separate bedsteads, toilet-ware, 4 LARGE RUGS (9 feet by 12), S Symrna rugs, gaso line clove (new), cook stove, heaters, kitchen treasures, glassware, crockery, etc Also one slot machine (free cigars), and FINE STEEL RANGE (Born). J. T. WILSON. Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE Extra Fine Groceries nnd Fixtures, Horse and TVnson, Etc. On Friday, April 0, at 10 A. M., Cor ner Mnrket and Thirteenth. Having received Instructions from the owner, who is giving up the grocery to en gage In another business. I will sell a stock which comprises everything which goes to make up a FIRST-CLASS. HIGH PRICE GROCERY STOCK. THE FIXTURES also are very gooj. and comprise fine young HORSE and near ly new WAGON and harress. DAYTON computing SCALES, coffee-mill. 2 show cases, Alaska REFRIGERATOR, cheese safe, desk and stool, oil tank, self-measurement syrup faucets, store lamp, 2 awn ings. Fixtures sold Friday, at 10 A. M. J. T. WILSON, Auctioneer. PfcOrc&TY te$ae feoAsixut8tW l -iZV CAREFULLY SELECTED BARGAINS $3TSO S-rccm house, full lot. 4th st.. city, tzno O-rocm house, full lot. Bth & Caruthers. 13(10 S-room nice cottage. 7th t. 1 .Vroora cottage. 7th at. 2GCO 7-room new house on 7th ot. Choice. 21550-Coroer lot. Neb Hill. 20CO Houe and lot. Columbia St.. 7 rooms. 125050x100 feet. Columbia St.. near 14th. 600 House. G rooms, with lot: nice little houae. clcs- In. 2C0 Full corner Int. 7-room houm. near Ex position bulldlnf?. 2000 Choicest quarter block. E. 20th and Tay lor; masnlflcatly located: finest view, Erandest building site. At a. sacrifice. W. CCO. ?70O. S00, $900. J10OO for houses and lot located riirht In the city. Eleirant rertoenees from JSO0O to 150.000. Call or write for our lUrt. GOLDSMITH -t CO.. 245 Waahlcston ft. Correspondence solicited. mm. CLASSIFIED AD. RATES Hoom' 'Itoom and Board." "Hooaekeey Ins Rooms. "Situations Wanted." 13 words o; les5. 15 cents; 1G to 20 word. 20 ccats: 21 to 23 word, 25 cents, etc. No discount tor additional Insertions. UNDER Aa OTHER HEADS except "New Today." 30 cents for 15 words cr less; Id to 20 words. 40 cents; 21 to 25 words, CO reats. etc first Insertion. Each additional Insertion, ot naif; no further discount unJer cne menth. "NEW TODAY" (piu.ee measure agate). 13 cents per line, first Insertion; 10 centr per lira tcr each additional Insertion. aiccmxc AOT1CES. KNIGHTS OF BROTHERHOOD TEMPLE. NO. 8, meets every Thursday evening. In the parlors of the Grand Army Hall, at N o'clock: sharp. E- JONEj. R- Sec FORTLAND UNION, NO. 2. ORDER 01 VASHINGTON. All members requested to Le p-ssent at S o'clock sharp. Initiation. T. B. ilcDDVITT. President. GEO. E, HOFFMAN. SecreUry- CENTURY UNION. NO. 27. ORDER OF WASHINGTON. Members are requested to- b present at the hall, on 17th and Marshall sts.. on Monday evening. April 2. at 7:20 sharp. Business of importance to be transacted. A large clats will be Initiated. All candidates re quested to be present early. MRS. E- EIVERS. Deputy. PORTLAND LODGE. NO. 27. A. O. l W. All members of Portland Lodge. No. 27. are requested to attend meeting Friday night, at which time the Degree ot Equality will bo given, and other entertainment. Vlsltinc broth ers are Invited to be present. F. W. ANDERON. Master Workman. T. H. FEAREY. Recorder. DIED. TUNELIUS-In this city. March 31. 1500, Nells Andrew Haftanuel Tunellus, aged 13 years, 10 months. The funeral will take place to day. 2 P. if... frcm ilol man's undertaking parlors, cor. Fourth and Yamhill. Interment at Lone Fir Cemetery- FUNERAL NOTICE. TAYLOR The funeral of the late James Taylor will be held at his residence on Sauvle'a Island. Sunday. April 1. at 2 P. M. Through the kindness of Captain Good, the steamer America will make a round trip, leaving- foot of Washington street at 12 sharp. Frlendfl arre Invited to attend. EDWARD DOLMAN. Undertaker. 4th and Yamhill sts. Rena Stlnson, lady assistant.. Both phones No. SOT. J. r. FirtLEY & SON. Undertakers. Lady Assistant. 275 Third st. Tel. 1). F. S. DCNMNG, Undertaker. 414 Ernst Alder. Lady Assistant. Both phones. Floral piece: cnt flowers. Clarke Bros, life!) 3Iorrlsuu. Both phones. NEW TODAY. HEWITT-COFFEE. ARABIAN MOCHA AND OM Government Java, blended scientifically. only 23o per pound, worth 23c. Tea AH grades cut to 4c per pound. These teas are kM elsewhere at uh: and 73c per pound. A good standard Valley fljur, b3c jer sacx. A 14-pound bcx soJa crackcrt. 3tc. always fresh. Ikst creamery batter. 3uo full 2 pounds Good sweet dairy. 33c per roll. Pure Food catsup, only 13e per bottle; equal to Sniuers. Alaska herrlnr. 2 dozen, 25c iU bar rSavon ioap. $1. ti pounds Arm and Ham mer c(N.la. 23c. cans celebrated Allert Roche rcirdlnes, 23c. Quart but Ilea pure salad oil. Imported, only 40c per buttle. 3 pounds dried apples. 23c. lv-pound Kicks pure buck wheat, only 23c; tegular price UK Pure maple syrup. In balk. 3lc gallon; rtgu!ar price 73c Only one store, at IS Third st., near Yam hllL P. 2. We can save jcu 20c on the dol lar on your monthly order. WATCH OUR PRICE-S. KEEP lOSTCD. A drop of 3c i-er roll :n the butter market. Fancy creamery butter .. .50c Extra choice creamery butter....... ...43c New gratM California Creamery butter.. 4oc Extra choice dairy butter 33c and 40c Country butter ...'. 30c Oregon ranch eggs, 2 dozen 23c Eastern eggs, per dozen. ...llta Eastern hams 12ll3c Lacon .....luc AH guoda retailed at wholesale prices. aa what you are paying for gikb; cut down 'ex lienses; tu 3 cur goods from first hands; sae cne profit. See the La Grande Cream ery Company. 21-4 Yamhill, near Third. Both phone. 1 CALL ON US BEFORE BUYING YOUR m nth's supplies, for we can sae you money. I ranch eggs, 2 dozen ...23c Idt-t creamery butter, per roll... ....... .30c l(-pcund c;ck white or jellow cornraeaLSVc Burbank potatoes, per jack tM Eastern ham, pef pound ...IZ'jc Picnic hams, per pound lHc Breakfast bacon, per pound.... ...12; Costa, Rica coffee. 2 pounds 23c Royal Mocha and Java coiTee. per pound-13c Fresh fruit and vegetable? at lowest prices. FIELD. CAMPBELL & CO.. 373 and 373 Eart Morrison, cor. Union ave. SuecerTa to Bergman's Cah Store. Both phones. FOR .SALE ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETB suburban homes In lclnlty of Portland. A modern 8-room houe, with bath and base ment, near two car lines. Four acres of land, ell In choice fruit of tinest varieties, consist ing of 7o cherries. 75 applet. Ztt pears. 240 Italian prunes. N 3 earn old. and In fine bear ing; plenty of rmall fruit; good barn and chicken-house; water piped to barn. Tltld Guarantee & Trust Co., Chamber of Com merce, city. FULL-WEIGHT CREAMERY BUTTER, 50c per 2-pound roll; fresh Oregon eggs, " dozen for 23c. 1 trallon tiblo syrup On bulk). 40c; 2 pint bottles catsup. 23c. At McKinnon'tf Grocery. 173 Third. Both phonetr. MOUNT TABOR FOR SALE A LARGE, comfortable houa. trn and 2l- acres of orchard, garden, etc; a nice heme. Geo. H. Andrews. West ae. MONEY TO LOAN. PRIVATE FUNDS. IN small or large amounts, at t- rr cent. on. 1m proed Wert Side property. M. G. Grifiln, 202 Marquam building. FOR SALE A CHOICE PIECE OF REAL estate, quarter block, on West I "ark. with dwelling, by Parrish Sz Watklns-. 25 Alder st. PORTLAND HEIGHTS FOR SALE CHEAP. ltiOxlOU feet; good house; abundance ot all kinds of fruit, lath and Myrtle st MACADAM HOUSE FOR LEASE. 13 adam st.. White House road. MAC- TRUNKS V k bags. largest varl- H arris Trunic Morrison, near 2d. MORTGAGE LOANS On Improved city and farm property. R. LIVINGSTONE. 224 Start st. ENGINEERS SUPPLIES. ENGINES. HOILKHS ANI FTMrS. CIIAIU.ES OAU1.D. - - 44 KIRST STItEET Mortgage Loans On Improved city and farm property, at lowest current rates. Building loan. Installment leans. Macmaster A BirrelL 311 Worcester tile . - JUST RECEIVED CARGO OF WALLSEND COAL PACIFIC COAST CO.. Telephone 23). :0 Washington st. BOMDS MORTGAGES nighest market price paid for municipal and (Chool bonds. Lowest rates on mortgage leans. Will take charge of esmtes za agent or truatea on reasonable terms. W. H. FEAR. 416 Chamber cf Commerc-. PARRISH & WATKINS REAL ESTATE. LOAN AND INSURANCE AGENTS Have Moved to 250 ALDER STREET HOMES ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN The undersigned U prepared to build resi dences In Irvlngton. the most popular suburo of Portland, and ell them at actual cort. with G per cent Interest, on the icaudlraeat plan, whereby the purchaser has to p.iy but a frllgiu advance above the usual amount cf rental charged for similar residence, C. H. PRE5COTT. 212-213 Chamber of Commerce. MOUNT TABOR AVr have for pnlc In tliN drllslitfnl antl healthy district n few Iianilonic rcaltlcnees ivth spacious nm! beauti ful grounds at iiriees ivh!eh cannut fall to prove nttraetlie to inieniilni; purchasers. Also a fen" choice luillil Incr sites or acre and half-acre tracts. TITUS GUARAVTKE & THTST CO., 7 Chamber of Commerce. V 4,