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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1900)
jTi vtf(P . THE SUNDAY OREGOIHA, PORTLAND, MAT 13, 1900. I FOR CAPE NOME MEN Advice of Government Experts -' in an Official Report. HOW TO MEET TH CONDITION BugBCHtlona as to the Outfit a Miner Should Take to the Far Xorth Important Details. WASHINGTON, May S. No one can tet ter advise than those thoroughly acquaint ed -with a subject, and so It Is that the advice and recommendations of the mem bers of the geological survey party that Investigated and reported upon conditions in the Cape Nome country Is the more valuable, those men having made a thor ough research In that country, and made observations, not only as to its gold, but other conditions as -welL In their report they point out wherein many improve ments can be made, and how conditions can be bettered. Many of their recom mendations have been anticipated by Con gress, and are provided for in the general Alaskan bill, but others have either been overlooked or passed over. In their rec ommendations they cover a wide range of topics, first and foremost being the subject of government. "Since, according to the conservative es timate of those -who are best situated to Judge, it is believed that the Nome region will have a population of at least 10,000 or 0,00 people this year (1900), some public improvements there seem not only com mendable, but urgently necessary. Among these the most Important are: Some mu nicipal form of go eminent, water supply, land-office service and harbor facilities. As tr-e General Government had never made provision for any form of municipal gov ernment in Alaska, the people of Nome. In response to the urgency of the hour, called a mass meeting, and organized the present government of Nome, tvith a complete corps of city officers, as aforesaid. tUough they were conscious at the time that it was without authorltjjtfrom the United States Government. The town was divided into three wards, with two Councilman from each. The expenses of the government were defrayed by taxing business houses and general property-owners. There was also a poll tax of ?5. The government, for the most part worked admirably and was fruitful of beneficent Tesults. However, with the large Influx of people expected during the coming season. It is most ear nestly hoped that, acting on the recom mendation of the Governor of Alaska and representatives of Nome, the present Con gress will make provision for some form of municipal goernment, so much needed at Nome. Drainage nnd Water Supply. "The climate, though somewhat harsh In cold weather. Is generally healthful. Nevertheless, last Fall Nome was visited, to a rather alarming extent, with typho'd fever. The hospitals, which were soon crowded to their utmost capacity, rendered most efficient service. However, many cases complicated with pneumonia provtd fatal. The feer is ascribed by the health officers and phslclans to the pocr drain age and unw bolesome water supply. Th s can be remedied at small cost, for. though the tundra about Nome is nearly level, 1's elevation and relations to the beach, to Dry Creek, on the north, and to Snake River toward the west are such that the drainage can be rendered comparatively perfect without great expenditure of money and labor. An abundance of most wholesome v ater cojld, at moderate cost, be drawn from the upper reaches of Snake River, or Its tributaries, issuing from the mountains at same dis tance back from the coast, arid distributed through the town. From early Spring un til "Winter these streams discharge a con siderable volume of water derhed from rain and the melting srow and ice In the mountains and nllls. The water, accord ingly, is of the most deslrahle quality It could probably be best conducted to Nome by means of surface conduits, or flames, especially as the streams could not be de pended upon for "Winter use. For perma nent or perennial supply a large we!l. to be sunk in thetundra at a safe distance back from Nome, is suggested. "One of the most urgent needs Is that of harbor facilities. Improvements in this direction will justify the expenditure of a considerable amount, and will, presuma bly, yield good returns. As has already been stated. It Is reported that capital has been enlisted by a company of enterpris ing men, who are now petitioning and ne gotiating with the Government for right of way and certain longshore privileges, to construct at Nome a deep-water pier, and it Is hoped that their effort? may meet with success. The pier is to be built in sections at Unalaska, and when erected at Nome is to extend with its tramway nearly a mile to sea, where deep-sea-going vessels can discharge their cargoes Only with more extended discoveries of gold can Nome hope for railroad connections with the harbor at Port Clarence, which is about 70 miles distant, or Golofnin Bay, still farther away. "There has been no branch of the Gen eral Land Office at Nome during the past season. It seems beyond question that a branch of this service would be of more benefit to the public at this" point during the corning season than at any other place In Alaska. It is presumed that the author ities w 111 not overlook this Important mat ter. "Governor Brady, in his recent report emphasized the necessity of railway con nections between the Capo Nome region nnd Tort Clarence and Golofnin Bay, in case the region produces half what is ex pected of it during the coming season. The importance of cable and telegraphic connections has also been set forth by the Go ernor, and with further development it is to be hoped that such service will be realized in the not distant future." 1'rot islons for Miners. Having visited the country much tho simo as a party of well-equipped minors, they can alo gle valuable suggestions as to provisions that are most advantage ously carried, as well as to outfits. In this connection they suggest: "In the matter of food and equipment, each man will, of course, follow his per sonal taste. Those uninitiated to pros pecting In this northern region may find the following hints in regard to equip ment of value: "The subject of kind, quality and quan tity of food demands the earnest atten. t!on of the prospector bound for Alaska. His health, and therefore the success of his expedition even his life may depend on a proper choice of food. "Wo cannot undertake to advise where tho purchase of supplies ought to be made. It will undoubtedly be safer to take provisions from the point of em barkation, but at the same time there is always danger of total loss in landing t Nome in the surf. Large quantities of supplies will be shipped to Nome during the coming Summer, and provisions will probably not be very hich until toward the close of the 6ason. In the matter of 1 mining tools and clothing. It will probably be best for the prospector to equip him self before leaving the States. It i a safe rule to follow that everything taken to Alaska shouMl "be of the very best qual ity, for the orlginsi cost is small com pared with cost and labor of transporta. tion. This is especially true in regard to provisions. In purchasing supplies, it should be the aim to have as much varietv as Is consistent with economy of weight! and hullr Tn 3AAt-Tvtt.!..- .v.- !..- ... , - - MtwiuMiian, wxc uuuum oil iooa to carry, one can assume that a man will not eat more than three pounds of dry food a day. If many canned goods are taken, the amount consumed per man a day may be considerably more than this. ''On short packing trips only a very small variety of food is taken, while, on me otner jiand. at permanont "Winter camps, to which transportation' Is easy, i the above list can be much extended. In such- case, the following articles might be added: Canned meats, such as corned beef, mutton, etc; canned tomatoes, corn and asparagus: canned fruits, marma lade and jelly; salt mackerel, codfish, etc "In making a choice of provisions for consumption in the Nome region, it should be borne In mind that fuel is very scarce, and therefore foods which take much cooking should be avoided. It will be ad visable to take an abundant supply of hardtack, as It may often be impossible to bake bread. "When fuel Is scarce, it Is not advisable to depend on such foods as beans and rice, which require long cook ing. The pea soup, which has been much used In Alaska, is quickly cooked, and is a .substitute for beans, while germea or oatmeal may be taken Instead of rice. "It has been the 'universal experience of men working In northern latitudes that there is a great craving for sweets, espe cially during the cold "Winler months, and therefore an abundant supply of sugar, and, if possible, marmalades, jel lies, etc, should be provided. The anti scorbutics, such as vinegar, fruits and lime Juice, are of special value In pre serving the health of the prospector. The much-dreaded disease of scurvy can usu ally be avoided by free use of these foods, conjoined with cleanliness, proper cook ing and regular exercise. Tea Is prefer able to coffee, because It Is lighter and retains Its flavor better than coffee. The most preferable form of tea Is that com pressed into brlcks. such as are exten sively used In Russia and Siberia. "The following ration is given with a view of aiding inexperienced men in de termining the amount of supplies to pro vide for any given length of time. It must not be supposed, however, that sup plies bought according to this ration will necessarily meet the requirements exact ly, because the amount of any particular kind of food consumed by a party is a variant, depending on different factors! For example, if a large ouantlty of fresh meat is eaten, this estimate for salt will probably prove Insufficient: Ration for one man one month Lbs. Flour and hard-tack .30 Baking powder (1 pound, to 35 "pounds flour) l Other farinaceous foods rice, oat meal, etc 8 . Dried vegetables r r... 2 2-3 Bacon and dried -beef :...22 Butter 3 1-3 Beans "... 6 Pea soup .". ?......'.. 1 Dried fruit 1 Sugar 7 Tea (2'4 pounds coffee may be sub stituted for 1 pound tea) 1 Salt 12-3 Miscellaneous 2 Total ; 32 2-3 Equipment Recommended. "For Summer prospecting, a light mosquito-proof tent, if the party be moving much, is advisable, while in permanent camp and in cold weather the 9x9 Army tent is th most serviceable. In1 the tree less region of Nome, tent pols. which should be made with Joints, must be car r'ed. and also U;ht Iron tent pins. In "Winter It Is essential to have a fur robe for sleeping, while in Summer woolen blankets or sleeping-bags furnish ample warmth. "We have found that sleeping bags furnished a maximum amount of warmth for a minimum weight. "A sma'l sheet-Iron stove Is essential to an equipment, so as to economize the small amount of wood available. The prospector should also be provided with a kerosene stove and a supply of kerosene. The cooking utensils should be made as light as is consistent with durability. "The average prospector going to the Nome region is rot likely to see any game, except a few ptarmigan and grouse. If any gun Is carried. It should be a Hqht shotgun. Those planning long trips Into the interior should provide themselves with 30 30 smokeless-powder carbines. "A light ax. a hatchet, a saw, an auger and a supply of nails are essential to every outfit If a prosnector is going Into extensive building and mining opera tions, he will best know with what tools to provide himself. For ordinary pros pecting, a pick, shovel and goldpan are necessary, while for working the beach sands and gulch gravels the miner should also have a rocker, copper plates, a sup- ply of mercury and an Iron crucible for reducing amalgam. For more extensive mining, lumber for sluice-boxes, wheel barrows or two-wheeled carts are essen tial. For larger operations this list could be indefinitely extended, but these are usually managed by experienced mining engineers, who are fully competent to choose their outfits. It seems probable that steam drillers will have an exten sive use at Nome In testing the tundra and beach sands. "In the mattor of clothing, every man will probably follow his Individual tastes to a very large extent, but a few hints based on our own experience will per haps be useful. It Is desirable to wear woolen underclothing the entire year. In Summer light weight, and in Fall and "Winter heavy weight. The outer gar. ments for Summer should be of durable material, such as canvas, corduroy, whip cord, etc "We hav found that the 10-Inch chrome-tanned leather hunting-shoes are the most serviceable for long tramps. Every prospector always provides him self with hip rubber boots, and often with rubber gloves for panning In cold water. Some sort of mosqulto-proof head dress (best made of boblnet) Is essential, as also are mosqulto-proof gauntlet gloves. The prospector will find the Nome region rather wet In Summer, and a waterproof coat is desirable. In "Winter heavy woolen macklnaw clothing or furs are usually worn. The Eskimo fur parki Is an excellent garment for this northern region. For "Winter traveling, the Eskimo boot, called "mucklucks. is probably the host footgear. In traveling in "Winter, there Is as much danger in being dressed too warm as being dressed too lightly. In the former case perspiration may be Induced, and there is grave danger of freezing. For this reason woolen gloves or mitts aro preferable to those mado of fur. "For use along the coast. Eskimo skin boats, "with native crews, are said to be serviceable, especially for landing in the surf. A whaleboat fitted with a sail 5s also well adapted to this purpose. In as cending the rivers, light canoes, which can be easily portaged by. one man, are tho best boats. Canoes might as well be provided with oars as well as paddles. It is well to pro ride duplicate paddles, as It is Impossible to replace them. If lost ror going upstream, tracking lines 40 to 50 feet long, made of quarter-Inch hemp rope, are essential, as well as pollng-poles about 10 feet long, shod with Iron. "For "Winter traveling with dog teams, the broad Yukon sled,vprovided with iron runners. Is generally used. The reindeer are usually driven to 'poulkas (canoe shaped .Lapjand sleds), which resemble a tohoggan. In that they are not provided with runners. "When used for packing, the reindeer are provided with pads nnd hampers, which can easily be made of 10 ounce canvas." WILE SING "THE MESSIAH" Dr. Morrison to Give Baritone Solos Splendidly Supported. The Rev. Dr. A. A. Morrison will give a recital of sacred song on Thursday evening, at Trinity Church. Ho will sin; the great bass solos from "The Messiah." He will he assisted by Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, Mrs. "Walter Reed, and H. "W. Hogue, and T. M. Lighter as accompanist. Tho programme includes duos and quar tets. This will be the only chance the people pf Portland will have to hear Dr. Morrison In this work, as he announces this as the last recital he "will give. There is no doubt but that this will be. an unusual treat to local music-lovers. "The Messiah" is a work that never fails to attract an appreciative audience by the thrilling beauty and the grandeur of its music Add to this tho exceptional inter est that the public feels in the singers who are to lake part in It, and it will be easily seen that this- is an nftraslnn of no small importance. ION A NEW YORK MAGAZINE BRIGHT FORTLAXT GIRL TALKS ABOUT HER WORK. Hevr Miss "Wyxm Comas Has Suc ceeded In Her Chosen Career More Work: Tkaa Play. It was my pleasant duty to visit Miss Wynn D. S. Coman, the bright Portland girl who has earned an enviable place for herself on a well-known New York magazine. I found her at home, and with out delay plunged Into my subject, which was: "The Girl "Who "Writes, and Her Opportunities in a Great City." Too many girls mistake restlessness for ambition," she said, seriously, as I settled myself on the window seat. "How do you mean?" I asked. "I mean that a great marfy of the girla who go to New Tork to make their way In the world are those who think home life a good deal of a rut, and, mistaking dissatisfaction for ambition, hasten to the big city, sure that J.here is a place for. them somewhere." "And Isn't there?" I questioned eager ly, for New York figures pretty largely In my own dreams. "There is alwaj s room lots of It at the top," she quoted, smiling, "and there are heaps of situations which keep one down town from S until 6, and for whch one Is paid just about enough to rent a room the 6ize of a handkerchief. But even those are not lying around loose, for hundreds of girls are only too glad to fill them. v. "But, as I said," she continued, "the girls who think restlessness and discon tent signs of ambition and capability have awfully pathetic times finalng out the difference. Any one whose ambit on has weathered a series of good hard knocks, end who has a foundation cons.sUng of years spent ovr some specal tra ning, will not find New York very formidable. In .fact, will not find any p.ace formid able.", 'What happens to the other sort?" 1 asked. "Lots of things," she replied, thought fully, "drifting from pillar to post: hunt ing odd jobs o turn a dollar or so; sometimes an underpaid situation; perhaps despair, and once in a while the courage to acknowledge defeat and go home." "But surely fome girls succeed, don't they?" I asked, anxiously. "Of course they do: a great many, of them. But let me tell jou, they don't unless they have a certain purpose in view, one for which they are ready . to suffer a "bit, and which seems eminently moro desirable than anj thing elai in New York. That's the least of one'a troubles, too. That's the beginning, and then comes the grind and the grubbing, and you may be sure there will be plent of both." "How ahout jourelf?" I asked. "From 9 until quarter before 6 every day," she replied, with a laugh. "That's not co bad," I assented. "But New York Is a wonderfully fasci nating" place," she went on, "really ex hilarating with its crowded streets nd itslncessant rush and roar; I wou dn"t forllie world seem to be a dog in the manger in trying to discourage any girl who hopes to go to the big city." "What would you sav, now, honestly?" I asked. "About a girl's going to New York to earn her living by writing?" she ques tioned. I nodded. "Taking it for granted the girl Is really In earnest and the work is a necessity. I'd tell her to go, by all means, for I believe there are more openings there than In any other place I know. New Yorkers demand the best, and are per fectly willing to pay for It, and, of course, the demand they make Is a large one. "." " "" .",,,."...: leatep ! ahe had learned some 'Y... VJI V f..1 -. . . Y. profession or trade, some means of get ting on. New York is bewildering other wise. There are a great many women there who are making names for them selves In newspaper work; the new editor of Harper's Bazaar Is from a great dally, and the two women who run our woman's journal are from dally papers. As for myself. I had a little bit of trying-out on this very paper. "The women writers in New York work very liard. and play very hard; their salaries are comfortable, but very few receive blg money. The majority of them are young, and most charming to meet; they are usuallv a very well-groomed, well-gowned set, and, by the by, clothes make a wonderful difference In one's business standing In the East" "Do they really?" "They do Indeed; they have more to do with one's getting on than vou are ready to "believe. Of course," she con tinued, "I am considering business impres sions largely, for that's about as far as the people seem to get there. They seem not to have the time to become ac quainted. Eccentricities of genius, as re gards clothes, are almost unknown qual ities, and certainly undesirable onea" "How about the living expenses there?" I asked, with an eye for the future. "One can live In any fashion," she an swered. "A small room, where jou get your own breakfast, and table d'hote thi rest of the day. Or a "hall "bedroom and board; bachelor apartments, partnership In a small flat If one's salary permits, one can enjoy life tremendously there; the smalL apartments are ahuring; there are clubs to Join; early morning gallops through the park, or nice expensive little run-about automobiles one can rent by the month. Oh, it's no trouble to live well and have a good time In New York! Though I know much more about the short end of the art of living than about the festive one." She leaned back and looked reflectivelj at the white duck hat she held, and 1 cast about for something else to ask. "And so," I said, finally, getting up, "you find New York a wonderful place?" "I do. Indeed," she replied, smiling. "Come there and see for yourself. New York has everything for everybody, but I wish I didn't have to return ro scon." R. V. READING MATTER WANTED Thirty-art! Infantry Aslc Portland tor Books and Magazines. A letter has been received by the pu pils of the Kolladay School, of this city from Company M, of the Thirty-fifth Infantry, "United States "Volunteers, at Ma nila, thanking the cchool for Its donations to the regiment In the way of fruit, jel lies, reading matter, etc, which was placed on the transport at Portland, and added much to tho comfort of the long sea voy age, especially to the eick on board. The writer speaks of the scarcity of reading matter, and asks as a favor that the school send them a few books. mncazfriM and papers. Thinking the work- could be more easily handled by the Red Cross, the principal of Holladay School has turned the matter over to this society, which will take It in hand Immediately, in order to sh'p them on 'the next transport to Ma nila, which leaves San Francisco In about 10 dayw. A request Is therefore made to the public for reading matter, and any one wishing to contribute magazines, books, etc, is requested to send the "same early this week to the residence of Mrs. J. J. Burnett, 9 Everett street who has volunteered to attend to the shipping of the boxes. The pupils of Holladay will co-operate with the society in this work. The let ter received from Company M was. signed by Sergeant D. M. Lowell and Corporate R. Brown, J. G. Moore and J. Hanlon. MTlsns take it: thou-'ands praise It: TOU should test It Hoods SarsaparjUa. TWO I .flggl -FRED.T.MERRILL CYCLE CO. I HJ; MMWV M Ifl PORTLAND. OREGON -Jj f RED.T.MERRILLCYCLE CO.- J80 HF-H ZZ ZjlV PORTLAND. OREGON Z r .... umm w ii.li11 t'-rrr ,r7<ff-mSKf!ft!kr'' '.(-& :P"PiKg5ggjBr iaH rh) . Due next week. Skeptics who do not think that we can get over 400 Rambler Bicycles in one car are invited to the "unloading." Look at the size of our cars. l THE SAME OLD PRICE, $40 1899 MODELS, while they last, $35 SHELBY IDEALS, $20, $25, $30 ' We are selling over 50 wheels per day In spite of bad weather. The people seem to want Ramblers and G. &.J. Heavy Tread Clincher Tires for the rough roads of this Northwest country. Trade your old wheel in for a Rambler. Cash or on easy payments. The Pacific Coast Pioneers FRED T. MERRILL CYCLE CO. CONTROLLING OREGON, TVASIIIXGTOX, IDAHO AND MONTANA. NET RESULTS OVER $3000 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CnARITY BALL GREAT SUCCESS. It U'r "Without a Parallel la the History of Charitable Events la OrcSon. Figures were given out yesterday for the Knights Templar grand charity ball, which was given at the Armory, April 24. They show that It was the greatest financial success ever known In Oregon for a like occasion. Its social success is a matter of record. The executive committee held Its last meeting yesterday afternoon. After all bills were audited and paid the handsome sum of J3059 0 was turned over to tho committee by the treasurer. The expenses of tno hall amounted to J23S 0, of which JKO 73 was for printing and engraving. When tho magnltudo of the undertaking Is taken Into consideration and one remem bers the great social success and brilliant gathering on that occasion the smallness of the expenses Is worthy of commenda tion. This most excellent result Is duo solely to the united efforts of the women of the executive committee and advisory board, who one and all laDored with this one end in vie w. Oregon Commandery. No. 1. Knights Templar, has once more demon strated to tho world the great principles upon which the order is founded, .and has established Itself as- the- leader in acts of charity and deeds of pure beneficence. The following letter speaks for Itself: "Asylum of Oregon Commandery. No. 1, Knights Templar, Portland. May 1L Mrs. Belle SeKwood. secretary Ladies Advisory Board, Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland Dear Madam: On behalf of the executive Committee of the Knlghta Templar grand charity ball, I beg to render you a con densed statement of receipts and disburse ments, as follows (detailed report of which Is already In your possession): Receipts Cash received for saleof tickets.... $2232 00 Contributions 1056 CO Total amount received., $3293 CO Disbursements Expenses 23S 50 Balance $3059 50 "It gives me great pleasure to enclose herewith check payable to yoirr order for the sum of 059 50, to be placed to the credit of the Good. Samaritan Hospital building fund. "Courteously yours, "SYDNEY H. CAWSTON, "Secretary Executive Committee." EAST SIDE AFFAIRS. Sellwood Wants Soldiers' and Sail ors Encampment Other Matters. Sellwood will make a bid for the annuai encampment of the Multnomah County Soldiers' and Sailors' Association this year. An offer Rill he made to the gen eral committee of arrangements, which will soon hold a meeting, of grounds all prepared and put in good condition for the encampment. Last year the same Offer was made, but It came too late to be acted on. The grounds to be offered are several blocks near the Sellwood saw. mill, where there is plenty of room, both for camping purposes and for public gath erings. Water will be provided by means of a pipe connecting with tho city water main, and faucets placed on the grounds. Also electric lights and a speaker's stand will be provided. In general, these are the provisions that the Sellwood people will offer. If the committee will hold the reunion In their midst. They will, of course, put them in more definite form when they are presented to the commit tee. A. Hamilton, an old soldier living at Sellwood, who Js looking after the mat ter, stated yesterday that the offer would be presented at once, and that the resi dents of Sellwood are thoroughly in earn est about getting the encampment. It is ex pected also that a reduced fare will be se cured on the Oregon City Railway. From all this it would certainly appear the en campment -committee will have no great difficulty In securing grounds. , GressorT-Walter. Miss Ruby M. Walter and William S. Grcggory were united in marriage on the evening of May 9 In the Manley block. CARS OF BICYCLE BICYCLES HEADQUARTERS, 105, 107, 109, 111 BRANCHES-SPOKANE, TACOMA, SEATTLE East Side. There were Quite a number of' Invited guests present at the ceremonj. The bride is the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Walter, the former the su perintendent of Methodist missions In Alaska, and is well known on the East Side. Mr. Greggory Is a young Portland business man of excellent prospects and high character. At the close of the serv ice refreshments ware served. Rev. W. T. Kerr, pastor of the Central Methodist Church, and an old friend of the family, performed the ceremony. The couple have apartments In the Manley building, where they will be at home to their friends. Death of Rohert E. Harris. Robert E. Harris, who has lived on the East Side for the past 25 years, died Fri day, after a severe Illness of one month, although he had been in failing health for several years. He was born near Eoone's Ferry, in Oregon, In 1E53, his parents being pioneers. He was a com panionable man. For the past 15 years he had been In the employ of Henr Myer, who speaks In high terms of him, and says he always found him trust worthy and faithful. The funeral will take place this afternoon, and Lone Fir cemetery will be the place of Interment. The friends are Invited. Funeral will be from Dunning" s undertaking parlors, East Sixth and East -Alder streets. . East Side Notes. E. J. Sprague, formerly a resident of the East Side, but now of Ocean Park, Is in the city on a visit with his old friends. Mr. Sprague was formerly a Portland contractor, but for several years past has made his home at Ocean Park. Jack Donaldson has purchased the two sections of the old Holladay Addition schoolhouses, and will have, them moved away at once. It is his intention to put them on lots and change them Into flats for renting purposes. The sections are In fair condition, and with some expense may bo transformed Into tenement-houses. Mr. Donaldson hopes to get the build ings off tho ground as soon as possible, and the School Board hopes so, too. MR. BINGHAM AGAIN. And Ills Little Issne of Veracity With Republican Candidates. PORTLAND, May 12. To the Editor.) In today's Oregonlan Mr. S. C Beach, lato Republican Representative from Multno mah County and now a candidate for County Recorder, accuses me of resort ing to untruths in stating that he and his fellow Representatives, Bayer, Far rell and Ross (who are the present Re publican nominees for State Senator from Multnomah County), all voted against the present registration law when it was upon Its final passage In the House. Mr. Beach says the House Journal, session of 199, page 831, chows they all voted in favor of the bill. I was present and reassert what I stat ed In .Friday's Oregonlan, that they all voted against the bill, and in proof of my statement I quote from the report of the Legislative proceedings of February 16. 1SS9, found In The Oregonlan of February 17, which stated: The most Important measures disposed of were Harmon's registration bill, and the bill of Daly of Benton, revising the school laws of the state, containing the salient features of the Kuykendall bHL Neither bill was debatod to any extent, and both passed by decisive major ities. Harmon's registration bill received 52 votes, Bayer, Beach, F&rreU. Hobklrk and Boss, of the Multnomah delegation, changing their votes to aye after tetlns It had passed. Hill, Hawson (Gilliam). Maxwell (Tillamook) and Stanley (Union) were the only members registered as voting in the negative. J. T. "Whalley, who wanted to be excused from vot ing, finally voted aye.. I am ready to admit that the House Journal and probably the Senate Jour nal, as Senator Joseph! says, shows these and other gentlemen voted In favor of the bill, but I reassert that they apposed the bill with their votes when their votes were needed, and that they only got the Journals fixed to show they voted aye after it was seen the bill had' carried. The Senate Journal of 1E91 shows that the Australian ballot bill passed unanimous ly, but every one who remembers such things knows It was opposed by Senator Mackay and all the rest of tho Multnomah Senators except Senator Willis. It Is an old dodge for machine members of the Legislature, after the "bosses" have been 'defeated, to appear on the rec ord to vote as the people want, and prob ably for the purpose of appealing to the OO- AND House and Senate Journals in some fu ture campaign to show, what! If the people want to control the nomi nations, let them elect only such men to the Legislature as will pledge themselves to really help enact a direct primary elec tion law, not men who will vote against such a bill when their votes ore needed, and. "after seeing that the hill has passed," who will Jump up and ask to change their votes so the Journal will show they had voted tye. Does any one imagine either of these members would have changed his vote from no to aye if, at the conclusion of the roll call. It had appeared the bill had been defeated? So I submit to "a candid world?' who is the prevaricator in this matter. ED W. BINGHAM. Prohibition Speech. The Metropolitan Theater was comfor tably filled last evening on the occasion of a temperance speech by John G. Woolley. A large proportion of the audi tors were women, and a number of promi nent ministers of the gospel were In at tendance. Mr. Woolley is a rapid talker, whose forte Is quiet, good-natured sar casm. 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