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THE SUNDAY OREGpNIAN, PORTLAND, AFJSIL, 22, , 1900.
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MARION POPULISTS
Refused to Approve the Demo
cratic " Citizens " Ticket.
PRACTICALLY INDORSE REPUBLICAN
Resolved to Call a Genuine Citizens
Meeting to Make Farther Xoml-
nntlonn Mar 5.
SALEM. April 21. The Marlon Coun
ty Populist Central Committee today re
fused to approve the manner In which the
Democratic convention nominated a, "citi
zens" ticket two weeks ago. and broke a
record by practically Indorsing W. W.
Hall, the Republican nominee for County
Clerk. The sense of the committee was
that nothing short of a genuine citizens
movement will do. and that the Populists
will not consent to Democratic dictation.
TV. W. Elder. W. E. Finzer and John W.
King, Democratic candidates for Judge,
Clerk and Recorder, respectively, were
refused Indorsement. George Brown, of
Stayton, was nominated for the Legisla
ture In the place of John A. Jeffrey, who
withdrew, and the remainder of the legis
lative ticket was ratified. A. G. McClcllan
was nominated for Assessor In the place of
J. V. Hobart. resigned. No nomination
was made for County Judge, but N. J.
Judah. present City Recorder, was recom
mended to a citizens convention as a-suitable
candidate. J. J. Krapps, Republican,
was nominated for School Superintendent.
The olllces of Clerk and Recorder were
left blank, and the remainder of tho
county ticket was ratified.
The members of the committee present
were strictly anti-fusion. After they had
refused tp ratify the Democratic candi
dates for Judge, Clerk and Recorder, they
were visited by the Democratic committee,
who asked them to rescind their action.
This precipitated a heated discussion re
garding the manner In which the "citi
zens" ticket had been nominated by the
Democratic convention. T. -C Jory
thought the Democrats had not been quite
fair, and said that the ticket could not
-win unless put up by a genuine citizens
movement. Dr. Mott and George Allen, of
the Democratic committee, argued that
the ticket nominated was a good one. was
properly nominated, and should te In
dorsed. Colonel E. Hofer, nominee for the"
Legislature, spake quite at length upon
the need of reform in county affair?, and
eaid he would have nothing to do with
the ticket unless It should be a genuine
citlzeno ticket. He said that If the Dem
ocrats had 1000 majority in the county
their manner of doing business In their
convention w ould cause them to be snowed
tinder en ejection day.
After the Democrats had been given a
hearing they withdrew, and the Populists
Immediately -oted to stand by the posi
tion they had taken. A resolution was
-passed calling a citizens meeting, to be
held in Salem, May 5.
There are three nominees for state of
fices who failed to comply with the law
entitling them to places on the official
ballot. J. C Toung, MIddle-of-the-Road
Populist, candidate for Congress from the
Second District, did not file his certificate
of nomination. W. M. Ramsey, Democratic-Populist,
and H. E. Courtney, Mlddle-of-the-Road
Populist, both nominees for Su
preme Judge, failed to file their accept
ances. Yesterday was the last day on
which these could be filed, so It'appears
that If the names of these three men
appear upon tho official ballot they must
be placed thero by petition.
CLATSOP CITIZENS .NOMINATE.
Hecr -Women's nights Speeches Xe-rr
Candidate for Sheriff.
ASTORIA, Or., April 2L An adjourned
session of the Democratic County Con
vention was held this afternoon; but with
out transacting any business it was ad
journed, to Join in the citizens mass meet
ing called at the Courthouse for the pur
pose of nominating a county ticket. On
the convening of the citizens' meeting it
was addressed by Mrs. Abigail Scott Dunl
way, of Portland, and Miss Morrow, of
Chicago, on the question of woman suf
frage. The speakers urged the voters to
support the amendment to the Constitu
tion granting women the right to vote.
Nominations for the -various offices were
made as follows:
County Clerk-H. J. Wherlty.
Sheriff J. H. Hanson.
Treasurer E. C. Hughes.
Assessor J. X. Heckard.
County Commissioner Andrew Toung.
County School Superintendent H. S. Ly
m man.
Coroner C A. Mathena.
Surveyor Richard P. Habersham.
Representatlves-B. F. Allen and John
Hahn.
Fred Wlckman. tho present Constable
of Astoria Precinct, today filed with the
County Clerk his acceptance of the nomi
nation by petition as uj Independent can
dldatc for Sheriff. The petition Is signed
by SG -voters, the greater portion of them
being residents of Unlontown. This makes
three candidates for the office of Sheriff.,
COECR D'ALi:n REPUBLICANS.
Indorsed Xntlonnl Administration
Asked Permanent Military Post.
WARDNER. Idaho, April 2L-The Re
publican County Convention here today
was well attended and harmonious. Del
egates were elected to the state conven
tions at Lewlston and Boise. The resolu
tions Indorse file National Administration,
making special mention of the policy In
the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Cuba;
say the party in Shoshone County "has
given loyal and cordial support to all legal
efforts to restore and maintain law and
order In this county, and whatever of good
has been accomplished In that direction
has been largely due to that support: we
pledge continuance of such support."
The concluding resolution reads:
"We heartily reebmmend not only re
tention of Federal troops in this district,
but the establishment of a permanent'mll
ltary post In Shoshone County."
The following delegates were elected:
To both conventions A. L. Dunn, John
Johnson. Charles S. Perrin. J. H. New
berry. E. W. Scrivens.
To LewUton only Adam Goettge, Henry
Drought, Philip. P. Weber, J. A. Parke,
J. R. Greer, L B. Cowan, George Bowden.
Levi Smith.
To Boise convention only Edward C
Morrow, Thomas Proctor, Gus Almsberg,
E. E. Horst, I. M. Busby, Peter Orcutt,
John L. Dunn, George Chandler.
Among delegates present were several
returned volunteers from Manila, among
whom the approving of the course of the
Administration there was unanimous and
emphatic
Delegate Instructed for Bryan.
SPOKANE. Wash., April li Tho Popu
list County Convention here today elected
Fred Merrill delegate to the National
Convention, and Instructed him for Bryan.
June II was chosen as the date for the
county nominating convention. An Invi
tation from the Democratic County Cen
tral Committee to Join in the Democratic
pTimarles was accepted. The Democratic
County Committee today selected May IS
for the county convention.
Clacknmns County's Campaign.
OREGON CITY. April 2L--A meeting of
the Republican County, Central Committee
and legislative and county candidates was
held here today, considerable enthusiasm
prevailing. Plans for the campaign were
agreed upon, the majority favoring tho
scheme of all the candidates canvassing
each precinct In one body.
.IMC UWCU3 WVUUl VCUIT04 vomuui
tee and candidates also held a meeting
and discussed campaign plans. They fa
vored the plan adopted last year of (Urid
ine the candidates Into two bodies and
holding meetings In two precincts dally
until each voting section shall have an
opportunity of hearing all the candidates.
The Citizens will also" challenge the Re
publicans forjolnt discissions In each pre
cinct. However, the plans of campaigns
by both parties, are subject to the Judg
ment of the Executive Campaign Commit
Democrats of PoIIc County.
DALLAS, Or.. April 2L The Democratic
County Convention held here today made
the following nominations:
Senator N. F. Gregg.
Representative Joseph Craven.
County Judge J. E. Sibley.
County Clerk Tracy Staats.
Sheriff J. G. Vanorsdel.
Treasurer E. V. Dalton.
Commissioner J. TV. McDowell.
'Assessor F. E. Myer. -
Surveyor Luther Ground.
Coroner Dr. "W. S. Cary.
The state platform was adopted on tho
county platform. A resolution by B. F.
Hayden condemning normal school appro
priations was laid on the table; also a
resolution condemning the action of the
county committee for electing delegated
to the state convention without consult
ing the voters.
Democrats Hnve a "Warm Time.
JACKSONVILLE. Or.. April 21. The
fight at the Dsmocratlc primaries here
today was one of the greatest In the his
tory of the county. The contest was. be
tween tho Nlckcll-Nill-Solls and the
Prlm-Colvlg-Reams wings over the de'e
gates for County Judge. Nelll and Prim
being candidates. The fight was practical
ly a draw. Prim electing three nnd N'H
two delegates. The Intensity of the con
test, however It may be determined at
the county convention next Saturday, will
no doubt affect the result advantageously
to the Republican nominee.
Cnlon Party Indorses Street and
Scbnebel.
HILLSBORO. Or.. April 2L A called
mass convention of the Union party was
held here this evening, at which Alexander
Sweek. of Portland, was nominated for
Joint Senator for Washington, Multnomah
and Columbia Counties, and Chris Schue.
bel, of Oregon City, for District Attorney,
for the fifth" Judicial district. These are
the same nominations that were madi
br the Democratic and PoDullst conven
tions in Portland. The formal nominations
-were maao d- tne union party in order
to get the names legally upon the ballot.
"Cyclone" Davis Spoke.
COTTAGE GROVE. Or.. April 21. "Cy
clone" Davis spoke to a fair-sized audi
ence here tonight. His remarks were as
boundless as the -waves of the ocean, and
fell like seed sowh on stony ground. His
theme was to "Do Without Like They Do
Down In Texas. He said: "We are going
to burst the hills in twain and give the
silver and gold to the people."
A DIG QUARTER'S BUSINESS.
Receipts of La GrandeLand Office
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, LA
GRANDE. April IS. To tho Editor.)-!
herewith inclose you a statement showing
entries and cash receipts of this office for
the quarter Just ended: L e.. from Jan
uary 1 to March 31, 1300, inclusive:
No. Acres. Value.
Commuted homestead
entries 8 1,270 1 1.5S7 50
Pre-emption proof 1 ICO 200 00
Townslte proofs 2 120 20) 00
Excess cash entries.... 10 9 10 47
Entries public sales 5 532 COCO
Timber and stone en
tries ,. 97 14.EIS 37.122 3
Desert entries 4 CS3 172 26
Final desert entries 5 673 C73 S3
Homestead entries 208 31.G97 3,216 G2
Final homestead entries 46 6.CS2 250 00
Final timber culture
entries 6 SCO 2100
Military wagon road se
lection 1 21 232 CO
Mineral applications ... 8 W) 04
Coal land declarations. 5 15 00
Timber and stone decla-
rations 97 970 00
Transcript of records 42 CO
Reducing testimony to writing.. 267 40
Fees, $2021; commissions. J120G 62.
This shows that the total receipts of
the office for the quarter were J43.CW 24.
Tho total number of acres of land ap
propriated by original appropriation was
6S.070.61 acres.
The offico has been steadily on the In
crease for the past three years, and at
no time has It. gone backward. This
statement shows that the amount of work
has gone way beyond anything that a per
son could have expected, and there Is no
indication that it will fall behind, as each
day keeps up the record. It would not be
out of the way to Inform you that the
quarter's work. If anything, exceeded tho
year's work from June 30, 1S3S, to June 30,
1S93. The number of homestead entries In
dicates the great Influx of people and
permanent settlers who arc coming to our
country, and the' rapid settlement of out
state with a class of people who are here
to remain. We are constantly receiving
letters of Inquiry from the Eastern state
in regard to our district, and are pleased
to note that many of tho peoplo seeking
information have arrived hero and taken
up homes. E. W. BARTLETT,
Register.
BEXTOX COUNTY CYCLE PATHS.
County Conrt Has Delegated Author
ity to a Committee of Wheelmen.
CORVALLIS. Or.. April 2L The con
struction and repair of bicycle paths in
Benton County began yesterday. The
County Court has delegated authority to
a committee of local wheelmen to manage
path construction. The committee will
turn over to bicycle organizations at
Philomath, Monroe and other points such
taxes as wheelmen paying them request
to be spent in those localities. There arc
from 700 to 00 wheels in the county, and
nearly half of them have paid tho tax.
Mrs. John Whltaker, wife of one of the
nominees on the fusion ticket for Presi
dential elector. -was taken yesterday to a
Portland hospital for medical treatment
for an abscess In the abdominal wall. An
operation, performed a year ago, afforded
partial relief. It has. however, gathered
again, and a new operation Is deemed
necessary to effect a permanent cure.
There was a game of basket-ball In the
Armory last night between the Oregon
Agricultural College and Cbemawa teams.
The O. A. C girls won by a score of
34 to 4.
Montana and Colorado Men Organise
BAKER CITY. Or., April 21. Montana
and Colorado mining men held a meeting
today for the purpose of organizing a
miners' club, the main object being to
benefit and aaslet all mining men coming
into this section from Montana and Col
orado. Nothing of importance was trans,
acted, at the meeting, and it was decided
to. meet again on the 2Sth Inst, Many
prominent mining men -who recently ar
rived from Colorado and Montana were
present.
Oregon Xotes.
Arrangements are being closed for the
erection of a telephone line from North
Yamhill to Tillamook, and It will be put
through as soon as poles and other mate
rial can be put on the ground.
By tho use of a machine 10.000 straw
berry plants are set out In a day In Hood
River Valley. At Hood. River a shipping
warehouse Is under construction, where a
car or strawberries can be loaded In St
minutes.
Dr. Large has at his home. In Forest
Grove, a relic of pioneer days in the shape
of a bedstead that was once used by Phil
Sheridan when ha was a Lieutenant In
the Army. The bedstead was secured from
Its original owner by the late Dr. John
McBrlde.
KALAMA'S GOLD LEDGES
TWO JEW OXES DISCOVERED IX
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One Assays XIne nnd the Other Three
Dollars on the Surface Work
Progressing.
KALAMA. Wash., April 2L L. F, Imus.
owner'of Courthouse'addltlon to Kahuna,
has found a ledge' of gold-bearing 'quartz
on his land a quarter of a mile, southeast
of the Courthouse, that assays 53 In gold
oa the surface. This rock Is something
new -In this district, tclng a mixture of
green, gray ana black, with red streaks
and spots, -resembling red oxide of copper,
but there is no copper In 1C The ledge
Is more than 10 feet In thickness, and
can be traced- a long distance by crop
pings. Development work will be pushed
on this prospect immediately.
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3IRS. M. B. WARD, MttS. R. R. REES, MRS. II. H. TURXER AXD HER YODXG SOX, OH WALLA WALLA.-
WALLA WALLA. Wash.. April 21. The woman on the left of this four-geceratlen picture Is Mrs. M. B. Ward; en the right is her
daughter, Mrs. R. R. P.ees; In the middle Is her granaaaushter. Mrs. Harry II. Turner: the child is her great-grandson. Master Howard
Rces Turner.
Amelia E. Harmon was born in North Carolina. February C 1S10. In 1834 sSe moved to Illinois, where she was married. In De
KaVb County, in September. 1812, to Michael B. Ward. In 1S33 Mr. and Mrs. Ward and dauehter came across the plains, and settled In
Linn Ccunty. Or., where they Uved on s farm until 1S01, when they moved to the Walla Walla country, ana took up a farm about
three miles southerly from this city. They lived on that farm until March 12. 187G. when they moved into what was then the largest
and finest residence In Walla Walla, which wa erected by them at the head of Poplar street, on a large tract of land they had pur
chased for a home, and which they beautified and Improved with fruit and ornamental trees, shrubbery and flowers. When President
Rutherford B. Hares and wife visited the Paciflc feast. In 1SSO. they were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Ward during their three days'
stay In Walla Walla. Mr. Ward died a few years ago. The only child of Mri. Ward Is the widow cf the widely known pioneer
newsiapennan and leading citizen. R. R. Rees. familiarly called "Major" Rees. Mrs. Ward has three grandchildren Dr. Frank W.
Rees. a popular dentist of Walla Walla: Mrs. Elma Turner, wife of Harry H. Turner, secretary of the Walla Walla water works, and
Mrs. Lora Compton. wife of Paul Corapton, of Wyoming who are now !slt!ng in Walla Walla. Her only great-grandchild la Master
Howard R. Turner, who appears la the four-generation picture. Mrs. Ward Is of a retiring, kindly disposition, devoted to her family,
her household duties, her flowers and various pets, fahe is warmly regarded by a large circle of acquaintances and beloved by her descendants.
A ledge of dark gray1 quartz has also
been found on Courthouse addition, 40
rod3 cast of the Imus ledge. It carries
J3 In gold on the face of the ledge, where
It is uncovered In a gulch. All the ledges
In this vicinity, as far as discovered, run
northwest and southeast, and some have
been traced for a distance of four miles.
Work on the Darnell mlno is being
pushed night and day, and the ore Is
gradually becoming richer, especially In
copper. Tho manager of the mine will
soon begin shipping ore to the smelter.
A co-operative company of 20 citizens
of Kalama Is being organized for thef
purpose of developing claims held by
members of tho company. Tho plan is for
all members to take equal shares, one
tenth of which is to be paid in each
month. The amount is to be sufficient to
keep a force of men at work continuously.
PRAIRIE DIGGIXGS SOLD.
Toronto Capitalists Took
Up
.the
Bond for $30,000.
PRAIRIE CITY. Or.. April 2L The
Prairie Diggings mine was sold today for
J30,000 to Mr.-Sherard. representing Toron.
to capitalists. The property was bonded
some time ago, and this closes the deal.
Quotnflons of Mining Stocks.
SPOKANE. April 21. The closing bids for
mining stocks today were:
Blacktatl ....r..$0 CO I Morrison 10 CJ
Crjstal y.QuU. 0H
Deer Trail Con.
y-
Rambler Cariboo 3
Evening Star .. 8h Republic. H04
Golden Harvest. 2 Rex-natton .... 10V4
Jim Blaine 15548ulllvan 115a
Lone Pine Eurp. 14 IToiu Thumb .... lffi
Morning-Glory.. 4
SAN FRANCISCO. April 21. The official
closing quotations for mining stocks today
were as follows:
Alta $0 (WtJustlce 0 03
Alpha Con
3l Mexican
Anaes
Belcher
Best & Belcher.
Bullion
Caledonia
ChAllenre Con -
9 Occidental Oon ... 12
l&iOphlr CI
21 J Overman Ul
SiPotoal 27
12lsaage 'J
lOISes. Belcher S
Chollar 4iSlerra. Nnada
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Con. Cat. & Ya...
Crown Point
Exchequer
Gould & Curry...
Hale & Norcrose..
00 Silver Hill 12
1 GO Standard 3 23
14 Union Con S3
2 Utah Con 3
241 Yellow Jacket .... 24
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NEW YORK. April 21. Mining stocks today
closed as follows:
Chollar- to 221 Ontario ii 25
Crown Point ... lilOphlr DO
Con. CaL & Va... 1 SSlPlyroouth 12
DtaJwood GOi Quicksilver 1 SO
Gould Curry... 22) do pref 7 50
Hale & Norcross.. 31, Sierra Nevada ... 43
Homestake SO 00 Standard 3 20
Iron Silver CS Union Con .,. 24
Mexican 2o Yellow Jacket .... 21
BOSTON. April 21. Closing quotations:
Adventure (0 04H'Humboldt fO ftili
Allouez M Co... 2 I Osceola 64
Amal. Copper .. 92iParrott 44U
Atlantic 24
Boston & Mont. 3 OS
Qulncy 1 39
Santa Fe Copper 54
Butto & Boston. 71
CaL & Hecla.... 7 43
Centennial 20
Franklin ....;.. 10
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Utah Mining ....
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vwnona. ....
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ARRESTED FOR BIGAMY.
Ex-Professor, In Paget Sound
UnJ-
verslty Is In Trouble.
TACOJLV, April 21 Rowland P. Hill,
recently professor In the Puget Sound Unl
verslty. was arrested tucay by a sheriff
from Nebraska on a charge of bigamy.
Hill says he was married in England 12
years ago. His wife took to the stage,
and he came to this country. He did not
hear from her for five years, and supposed
such absence annulled the marriage, and
a year ago he re-married in Nebraska and
came to Tacuma. .
BAXKRCPT MOST PAY.
Order of Jndge Hanford Requires
fOOOO From Charles Schrelber.
SPOKANE. Wash., April 2L "You are
ordered to pay JOOOO Into this court forth
with," was the order Judge Hanford.
United States Court. Issued against
Charles Schrelber, "who seeks to be de
clared a bankrupt. Schndber was In the
shoe business In Spokane. Several months
ago he filed a petition In bankruptcy.
The bearing -which followed was of the
most sensational character, the bankrupt
being cross-examined to show he bad mis
appropriated funds belonging to creditors.
Referee Munter finally ordered Schrelber
to pay into court IO00 before March 12.
The-order'was.lgnored, and Bchrdber -was
brought bcicre Judcs.i?ird to answer
for contempt of court, and the referee was
sustained. If Schrelber does not pay. he
doubtless will go to Jail until his friceds
or relations get the money. This Is th
first case of Its kind under the uw bank
ruptcy law. Schrelber Is well known In
Tacoma, where he clerked for a, number
of years.
BIG LAND SUIT SETTLED.
Bartlett Interest In Control of Bel
llngham Bay Land Company.
-FAIRHAVEN. Wash-. April 2L Tho
suit of Erastua Harriett, the Oakland, Cal
millionaire, 'against the Falrhaven and
Belllngham Bay Land Companies, for the
collection of $368,000 balance due plaintiff
from defendant companies on the pur
chase price of a large tract of land within
the corporate limits of the cities of Falr-
FOUR GENERATIONS
haven and New Whatcom, was amicably 1
adjusted today. Hereafter the two Inter
ests will work in harmony, with the Bart
lett Interest in control.
This is the largest suit ever filed In
Northwestern Washington, and began
with Bartlett's sensational application for
a receiver for the companies October 3,
1S90, which was denied by the court.
Three-fourths of the stock of the Falr
haven Land Company Is owned by C X.
Larrabee, and the remainder by President
James J. Hill, of the Great Northern Rail
way. SORTUWEST DEAD.
Prominent Citizen of Centrnlln.
CENTRALIA. Wash.. April 21.-G. O.
Perry, a well-known resident of this city,
died this afternoon, aged G6 years. He
came here from GIrard, Kan., in 1S30. ana
belonged to the Ancient Order of United
Workmen at that place. A wife and chil
dren survive him.
Henry Hanson, a pioneer of this section
and ono of the founders of Centralis, Is
critically III, and his death Is expected
momentarily.
Mrs. Phelps Died, at 01.
ALBANY. Or.. April 2L Mrs. Louisa
Phelps died near this city last night at
the very old age of 91 years. She was
bom In New Hampshire, and came to Ore
gon In 1S31. She was a member of the
BaptliSt Church for many years. She left
one son, E. C. Phelps, a former news
paper man, her husband having died 12
years ago.
Discoverer of the BIjT Buffalo.
LEWISTON, Idaho, April 2L Dell But
terworth, ono of tho original owners of
the famous Big Buffalo mine at Buffalo
Hump, died at Grangevllle today. This
mine Is etill In litigation, and Elnce its
discovery Butterworth's death is the sec
ond to occur among the owners. Butter
worth la a well-known mining man of the
Northwest.
Death of "Butcher Sam."
TACOMA. April 2L "Butcher Sam." a
75-year-old Indian, died on Puyallup Res
ervation last night. He was prominent In
wars, where he got his title. Couriers
have been sent to neighboring reservations
to summon Indians to the funeral Sun
day, when he will be burled with great
honors.
Evangelical Sunday Services. y
HILLSBORO, Or., April 2L The Evan
gelical Conference concluded the third
day of its scfGlon this afternoon, and will
adjourn Monday. The Sunday services o!
tho meeting will bo held In the Baptist
Church tomorrow, the numbers being:
Love feasts led by Rev. S. J. Lindsay, of
Nebraska, at 10; preaching, by Bishop
Cubs, of Chicago, at 11; Chrfcttlan Endeav
or, led by Rev. C. T. Hurd. Portland, 1
P. M.: preaching, by Rev. Guy 1L Phelps,
King's Valley, 8 o'clock.
Observed Arbor Day.
BAKER CITY, Or.. April 21. Arbor day
exercises were held by the teachers of the
public echoola yesterday on the grounds
of the High School, the observance hay
ing been postponed from the previous Fri
day on account of unfavorable weather.
A large number of citizens and parents
of the children attended the exercises,
which were very Interesting.
.
Decline to Reduce Price of Lumber.
CENTRALIA, Wash., April 2L The
regular mectlncaf the Southwestern Lum
bermen's Association was held here today.
President J. A. Veness and Secretary
Dody and a number of members were
present. The question of making a 50-cent
reduction to lino yards -was decided In the
negative. The next meeting will bo .held
In Wlnlock, May 19.
Pined for Assault and Fine Remitted
HILLSBORO, Or.. April 2L C. A. Han
ley -was this afternoon convicted of as
sault and battery on William Bagley. a
road supervisor. The trouble occurred a1
few days ago over a line fence. The de
fendant' was fined 5 and cost, but the
Justice remitted tho fine, because there
was great provocation for the assault.
RELIEF FORCE. FIGHTING
RUNDLE'S DIYISIOX EXCOUXTERED
BOERS XEAR DE -WET'S DORP.
Two Days' Ents(ement Reported by
Lord Roberts Tke Burghers
Were DriTett Back.
LONDON. April 2L The "War Office has
received the following from Lord Rob
erts: "Bloemfonteln, April 2L Bundle's fores
came In contact with the enemy yester
day four miles southwest of De Wet'i
Dorp. They occupied strong positions cov
ering the town. The Yeomanry and
Mounted Infantry seized another position,
which enabled Bundle to drive the enemy
off and occupy the high ground the- enemy
had been holding. Bundle advanced this
morning early, and is now again engaged
-with the enemy. Our casualties yesterday
were two men severely wounded and. Lieu
tenant O'Connor and seven men slightly
wounded."
Ceneral Chermside's and General Run
die's divisions were only 20 miles from
Wepener yesterday, so unless unforeseen
difficulties arise they should be getting In
touch with the little colonial force which
is besieged, and by tomorrow have ac
complished Its relief, tho two divisions be
Ing overwhelmingly superior to the Boer
forces.
As the Governor of tho Free State. Ma.
Jor-General Prettyman is organizing a
corps of mounted polico and dividing the
country Into sections to be administered
by commissions, probably Army officers.
From Ladysmlth, under date of April 21,
comes news that firing was heard this
morning In the direction of Sunday's River.
It was maintained for about an hour.
Sniping and Boer activity are reported
at Klipdam.
FIrlnsr Was at Lons; Range.
BLOEMFONTEIN. April 20.-ConUnuIr.g
their march on Friday, Generals Cherm
side and Bundle came Into contact with
tho Boers near Do Wet's Dorp at noon.
The fighting continued until dark, and was
principally carried on by the artillery,
which temporarily silenced two of the
Boer guns. The British command the hills
for miles around the Boers, "who are re.
ported to hold strong positions, but are
probably retiring. The casualties on the
British side were slight, and most of them
occurred among the Yeomanry and Mount
ed Infantry. Tho firing was at long range
None of the British troops was killed.
FIGHT AT ZWARTKOP.
Narrow Escape of Ceneral Methaen's
Convoy.
BOSHOF, Orange Free State. April 2L
At midday yesterday General Methuen's
field force at Zwartkop Fonteln was or
dered to return to Boshof. Its convoy ex
tended over six miles. The escort took up
a position on a hill commanding the read.
Just In the nick of time, as a force of 200)
Boers with two guns and a pompon sud
denly appeared in the ilcinlty and opened
a very heavy fire. Tho British, however,
held tHem in check until tho column
reached a point of safety, when they re
tired. -
The British had several casualties. The
Boers fought determinedly, and must have
suffered considerable loss, as they once ad
vanced to within a- yards of a hill whence
a concealed detachment of the British
opened fire on them.
A letter from a nurse In the hospital
at Capo Town corroborates an unpleasant
feature of tho war. The writer says med
ical officers, for many reasons, forced a
number of Boer prisoners to batho In the
river behind the hospitals. Two of them
absolutely refused to strip, and when
forced to do so. It was found they were
women In men's clothes. The writer adds:
"Quite a number of dead on the battle
fields have been found to be similarly
disguised, and. worso than all. It has
often been' these women who have been
guilty of atrocities, such as killing
tho wounded."
SITUATIOX AT WEPEXER.
Boers Are Said to Be Stronger Than
Ever.
MASERU, Basutoland. April n. Boer?
laiuuuu cjycic uuic wc-tt iciuiwivcu anu
, are now- stronger than ever. The firing
of cannon ana rifles was heard today In
tho direction of DeWet's Dorp, which was
looked upon as meaning that relief was
approaching. Heavy fighting Is hourly ex
pected. Two Jarge -Boer forces left the
vicinity of "Wepener this morning, one go
ing In the direction of DeWet's Dorp, and
the other towards Rouxviller
Tho Boers are excited and Jubilant In
consequence of President Steyn's asser
tions that foreign intervention Is certain
and It is only necessary to struggle for
a short time. Generals Dcwet and O'lvler
are Inc-plrlng Ttmrghers with Inflammatory
patriotic speeches. Several houses have
been filled with Boer wounded and others
have be n sent to Ladybrand.
Field Cornet Bouwer, who surrendered
to tne British and afterwards rejoiced the
Free Staters, has been arrested by the
Boers. His wife offered SM -hail for his
appcaraccebnt it was refused.
A RATIONAL GAME LAW.
To Promote Introduction and Res
toration of Birds.
WASHINGTON. April 1S.-A bill of
widespread interest that Is now being
considered In Congress la that Intended
to amend tho Interstate commerce laws
by prohibiting the transportation from one
state to another of gamo killed in viola
tion of local laws. This bill Is Intended
to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture
to provide for the Introduction and res
toration of game, song and Insectivorous
wild birds in such parts of the country
as may be deemed advisable. In many of ,
the states the native birds have been al- '
most exterminated. Agriculture suffers a
pecuniary loss by their destruction, for
they are friends of the farmer, because
they destroy noxious Insects. In- their re
port the committee point out that at
tempts have been frequently made by pri
vate individuals and clubs to intrqduce
new varieties or to restore old varieties
of feathered life, but generally without
success.
"There have been some notable excep
tions' to this rule." continues the report.
"In Oregon tho Chinese pheasant has bs-l
come abundant, though It has been In
troduced within the last 20 years. The I
committee believes that the birds that ,'
may be the subject of experiment by the
Department of Agriculture will receive
more encouragement from the people than
when private individuals undertake their
introduction or restoration.
"Tho prairie chicken has almost dis
appeared In many of the states of the
Northwest, Should some of these birds be
turned loose In North Carolina and Vlr
glnla through National aid. public senti
ment would protect them and In time they
might become abundant there. At any
rate, the experiment Js worthy of a trial.
The grouse of the Northwestern Pacific
Coast would no doubt readily adapt itself
to tho woods of Pennsylvania and the
states of the far South.
"At a moderate expense the Department
of Agriculture could not only, Introduce
new species, but could return species that
have become locally extinct, and at the
same time disseminate such Information
as would create a healthy public senti
ment for their preservation.
"The bill places It within the power ot j
tne secretary oi .Agucui.ure io prevent
the unwise Introduction of foreign birds
and animals.
"Had this power existed some yeara ago.
It would have spared tho presence of the
English sparrow, whose Importation was
the result of the mistake of some well
meaning people who had not given the
history and habits of these birds a proper
study.
"The most important purpose of this bill
Is to supplement the state laws for tho
protection of game anfl birds. The vari
ous states and territories have enacted
appropriate laws for this purpose, but
the laws are evaded by the pot-hunter,
and deer, antelope, prairie chickens,
grouse, quail and all kinds of game are
shipped concealed In various methods to
other states, where thev are sold in the
open market. This bill Is Intended to be-1
gin where the state laws leave off. The I
state laws can have no extra-territorial
force, and the National laws cannot oper
ate in a slnglo state.
"But Interstate commerce Is wholly la
tho control of the Federal Government.
Where the states are powerless to protect
themselves the National Government has
ample power. This bill goes to the very
root of this matter by forbidding inter
state commerce In such animals and birds
when killed or caught in violation. of locat
laws. To Illustrate: The pot-hunter in
Iowa. Missouri or Kansas kills quails out
of season and In violation of the laws ot
those states. Ho does not merely kill a
few for his own use, but he slaughters
or traps them indiscriminately for the
purpose of sending them for sale In the
market. Ho avoids the state law by se
cretly shipping them to a market beyond
the state.
"When tho birds arrive at their desti
nation they are exposed for sale, and, at
they were not killed In tho state, the
state laws do not meet the case. Now, 11
the gamo warders or other law officers ot
these states could watch the markets and
punish the persons engaged In the ship
ment, the traffic could be broken up.
"The carriers have no desire to aid in
this nefarious traffic The amount ot
their charges for freight- on such goods
Is a very Inconsiderable sum. and there
would be no disposition on their part to
Interfere with the enforcement of the law.
On the contrary, we believe that they
would generally respect the letter and j
jfwv . me sail. J-fUl Oliuuiu lir; i.atlia-)
Y..,l.V I. 1.. . VA........ .. A l.ttl. . .
season, they would bo amenable under
the proposed bill.
"The consignor and the consignee would t
Know ...ai iney were aeaung in tuegai
property, and & few examples would
break up the business. No state rights
or privileges are Infringed by this bill.
"Interstate commerce Is beyond state
"control. The killing or carrying of game
within the limits of a state is a matter
wholly within the jurisdiction of the state.
But when the fruits of tho violation of
state law are carried beyond the state,
the nation alone has the power to forbid
the transit and to punish those engaged in
the traffic This bill will give to the game
warders the very power that they no-Black
and which would be the most effect
ive for tho purpose of breaking up this
commerce. The bill Is supported by many
persons and associations throughout the
United States, and your committee aro
of the opinion that It will be of much aid
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Teachers Certificates.
OREGON CITY, April 2L Today County
School Superintendent N. W. Bowland and
the atfitant examiners completed the
grading of the papers of 4) applicants who
took the teachers' examination last week,
and certificates are being issued to the
following-named pereons:
First grade Mrs. N. W. Bowland. Mll
waukie; William Hayhurst, Carue; Ruth
Simpson, Mllwaukle.
Second grade Ora Bon Durant. Clacka
mas: D. H. Mosher. Redland: Lizzie
Evans. Cams; Minerva Thiessen. Milwau
kee: Pearl Garrett. Needy; William Karr,
Payji.
Third grade Edith Campbell. Lydla
Smith. Marie Layne. Daisy Sandstone
Portland: Jessie Talbert. Grace Robinson
Clackamae: Elsie Gibbs. Ely: D. B
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Frances Johnson, Bessie Grant. Maud
Kidder. Retta Pierce. Sophie Nordhausen
Oregon City; Rachel Doremuj. Mllwaukie
Ethel Osborn, Rob? Feathers. Damascus:
Estella RIchey.- Barton: Pearl Nlda, Os
wego; Lizzie Miller. Marquam.
Primary teacher Miss Hattie Bray. Ore
gon City.
Only One Japanese Rejected.
TACOMA. April 21Of the SOS Japanese
brought over by the steamship Goodwin,
the Inspector refused permission for 13 of
them to land because their answers were
vague. Today a special board met to
take final action upon the cases of the 19
They were all subjected to a rigid ex
amination, and the result was that nil but
,ce were passed and allowed to land.
He was rejected on account of physical
disability. Every one of the 19 had money
enough, and nil but one were in good
physical condition.
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TACOMA. April 21.-The Br.tlsh shlo
Drummulr, 175S tons, on her arrival In this
nort yesterday changed owners. Her new
owners are Goodall. Bennett &. Co.. of
San Francisco. It 1? expected she will go
under the flag of Chile or some other
South American republic.
The Northern Pacific f'camshlp Colum
bia, recently under Government charter,
has been chartered by a. Cape Nome
steamer company to make two trips to
Nome.
"Mistake of a XlR.it."
FOREST GROVE. Or.. April 21.-A well
rendered comedy, entitled "The Mistakes
of a Night." was given Frday nicht In
Marsh Hall to a large and appreciative
audience by the elective vocal cla of
Miss M. S. Evaii-J. of Pacific University
The entertainment was highly creditable
to all participants.
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Andrew Carnegie's first Investment.
Review cf Reviews.
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drew Carnegie made ht first Investment
10 shares of clock in the Adams Express
Company, valued at r. This he did with
considerable trepidation. He had labored
hard for the money he had saved up while
he had worked as a telegrapher. It Is part
of railroad history how he later fell In
with the inventor of the sleeping car. saw
the enormous advantages which that man
ner of travel held out to passengers and
promoters, and how he Interested others
In the invention of Mr. Woodruff. Thli
occurred shortly after his return froa
Washington, when the problems of trans
portation were still uppermost In hte mind.
He was now on the road to success and
Wealth as he thf?. nlrTitrA.1 A--.1.I..
sessions. The Pennsylvania oil fields yleld-
cu wiSc rerara wncn Carnegie with
others, turned their energies In the direc
tion of the newly discovered territory. In
one year land purchased for J40.0. in
creased in value, to that it paid a dividend
of '1.000.n.
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