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Wm c ) G D 32 PJZGES PJiGES J TO 8 VOL. XX. XO. 29. PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 21, 1901. PRICE FIVE CENTS mt MAKENO COMPLAINT Nonunionism Indorsed by Steel Trust's Workers. THE MEETING AT VANDERGRIFT Amalgamated Association facials nt McKeesport Urged the StrlUers to .Keep Up tlic FIsht Attempts to Open Plants. PITTSBURG, July 20. The first -week of. ithe steel strike ended today In this district with two big meetings, one endorsing nonunionism, the other condemning it. The first was held at Vandergrift this afternoon, -where the sentiment of the workers of the Vandergrift, Leechburg, Apollo and Saltsburg plants of the Ameri can Steel Company -was expressed in "speeches and resolutions. Mor than 1S00 men attended the gathering. Speeches were made by prominent mill-workers In dorsing nonunionism, and declaring loy alty to the company. When the speech making had concluded, the following reso lution was adopted: "Whereas, there, is at present trouble existing between the Amalgamated Asso ciation of Iron, Steel and Tlnworkers, and the American Sheet Steel Company, which has arisen by reason of the said associ ation demanding that all nonunion mills be organized into the union, which de mand we do not indorse, therefore be it Resolved by the Iron workers of Vander grift, Apollo, Leechburg and Saltsburg, assembled this 20th day of July, 1901, at Vandergrift, Pa., that we hereby ex press our loyalty to the managers of the American -Sheet Steel Company. During the years we have "worked for said com pany we have received only the fairest treatment at their hands; our wages have been entirely satisfactory and we ask that we be permitted to work nonunion as we have been doing since 1B93. "We feel that no labor union can make our condi tion any better or more honorable than it is at present, since we are subject to no one man's dictation." The meeting at McKeesport was dia metrically opposed to the Vandergrift gathering in its objects and action. It was held in Whites Opera House, under the auspices of je Amalgamated Associ ation, and was "addressed by several of the prominent officials of the association, principal among whom was President Shaffer. The hall was crowded to the doors and much enthusiasm was evi denced. In an Impassioned speech, Presi dent Shaffe; ged the mill men to stand up for their union. In the course of his talk, he said: "Representatives of the American Sheet Steel Company have repeatedly told me that if the laboring men were all organ ized the association would become too strong. I .have never spoken of this be i ore. The men are now out on strike and I advise them to stand together. Another official told me there ought to be non union mills In order to hold the balance power. "Men of McKeesport. are you not tired of chewing bones? The trusts have not only kicked you this time, but are fighting you. The combine has threatened to move the Woods mill to Vandergrift if the men do not return to work, but you can rest assured the Woods mill will never be moved to Vandergrift or any other place. The mill officials have im plored the officials of the Amalgamated Association to start the plant, as they needed the product. A report Is being circulated that the mill will start Monday with nonunion men, but it never will be. The only thing which will start the mill will be the taking back of the old men, and as long as the men are out, the mill cannot be started. There are not enough men in the country to start the Woods mill and there Is not now sufficient time to hire men to put the plant in operation next Monday. Organized labor, is bound to win, but remember, men, a peaceable and 'bloodless victory is the best and most honorable victory. I would not ad vise the saloons to be closed during the present trouble because proprietors of such places have paid license to operate them. I advise you, however, to be care ful to abstain from using intoxicating beverages to excess, to observe the law and commit no act of violence." It was stated tonight In McKeesport :hat the organization of rolling mill men of the National Tube Company had been completed today and that 2S men had signed the agreement to join the associ ation. The association officials would not confirm the report. A telegram from Steubenvllle, O., to night says: "An important announcement was made at the National Steel Company's mills at Mingo Junction this evening, based on an order from the Carnegie Company, to the effect that the future wages of all employes, Including laborers, will be raised to that paid In the Carnegie mills." Manufacturers Are Satisfied. The manufacturers claim to be well satisfied with the developments of the week, as there are still In operation the nonunion mills at Vandergrift, Chester. Duncansvllle, Old Meadow, Saltsburg and Scottdale, and the tlnplate mill at Mones sen. All these mills, they say, have a large capacity and are running full. They also express gratification at the partial start made at Wellsvllle and the promise of a larger force Monday. The strike has reached the critical stage and the developments of the next 72 hours are expected to have an Important bear ing on the great struggle. By Monday night the result of the attempt to resume operations at Wellsville and McKeesport should be known, and upon the success or failure of this the outcome of the struggle will greatly depend. So far the contend ing forces appear to have been watching each other, but the statement of J. P. Morgan has changed the complexion of the situation. It is now realized that the combine will not indulge In any further temporizing, and a long struggle may be looked for. At Wellsvllle no men have as yet ap peared, but k Is reported that they are quartered at East Liverpool, and will be moved from there before Monday morn ing. The strikers at Wellsvllle are watch ing all Incoming trains. A high fence surrounds the mill property, and carloads of lumber have been taken Into the mill, presumably for the purpose of housing the new men within the mill. At McKeesport a force of men Is still at work getting the Dewceo-Wood plant in shape for early operation. While it is not known positively that the works will be started up Monday, it is generally believed that it is the intention of the management to do so. They have a num ber of men as a nucleus of a force who were refused admission to the Amalga mated Association because they worked durinjr the strike last April, and when a start Is made it will be with these workmen. Manager Cooper refused to say, when the start will be made, but admitted: "When it does come you bet the mill will be nonunion.' The Amalgamated officials say they have little fear of the company Inducing their men to go back or of successfully resuming operations. President Shaffer says that the lodge is twice as strong now as during the April strike, and he feels confident that the men will remain steadfast to the issue. "We will not carry the fight any fur ther than we can avoid," said Mr. Shaf fer. "We have no desire to embarrass the business interests of the country until necessary. If we are forced to It we will go even further than the members of our own trade, but we hope to be able to secure a settlement without resorting to tnose measures." The situation in the closed Pittsburg mills Is practically unchanged. Dis patches from outside points show no ma terial change. At Duncansvllle the em ployes of the Pdrtage Iron Company last night decided to continue at work. Secretary Williams, of the Amalgamated Association, announced today that John Qulnn, vice-president of the ninth district, had organized a lodge of tin workers at Monessen this afternoon. This is the only tin mill of the combine that .has been working since the strike began. BOTH SIDES ARE FIRM. Striking: Firemen and Coal Mine Owners Are Equally Confident. WIL.KESBARRE, Pa., July 20. The close of the fifth day of the stationary firemen's strike finds both sides firm. The strike leaders profess to be as confident as ever that they are going to win. The coal operators, however, do not share in this belief. They think next week will see the end of the strike. President Mullahy, of the Stationary Firemen's Association, said today that a great many firemen in the Hazleton dis trict came out and that more stood ready to do so as soon as the order was given. State Vice-President Barrett, when asked what action the firemen would take If the officers of the United Mlneworkers should Insist upon the strikers Joining the United Mineworkers' organization at the meeting to be held In this city tomor row, said: "The firemen will absolutely refuse to accept any such propositions, as they have decided to fight this battle out without any assistance from, the other side." At the headquarters of the coal oper ators the statement was made that the strikers lost considerable ground today. The Susquehanna Coal Company's mines at Nantlcoke worked with an increased force of men. The Avondale colliery, of the Lackawanna Company, resumed work with a force of 450 men. United Mine workers. The Stevens Coal Company, at Plttston, also started with a full quota of men. The strikers claim, however, that the company granted the demands of the men. It is generally believed that at the con vention to be held In this city tomorrow, the United Mlneworkers will make an effort to have the strike settled. The following statement was issued by the strikers today: "It is not a question of an eight-hour day with the companies, but they are tak ing this opportunity to assume a hostile attitude when there is seemingly -some dis satisfaction among the firemen and the United Mlneworkers. The public should' not be alarmed, as all differences and dissatisfaction will be settled in a few days; All things considered, our hopes of success are enhanced daily, as the reports from all places are very encourag ing." The Lehigh Coal Company obtained a temporary injunction restraining the striking firemen from molesting the men who went to work at the Maltby collieries. The company complains that the strikers have formed picket lines and have Inter fered with their men on the way to work. Arguments will be heard on Monday. Deputy Sheriffs served papers on 24 of the strikers. A Truce Declared. HAZLETON, Pa.. July 20. The leaders and executive officers of the United Mine workers' organization who came here to participate in a conference with the offi cials of the Stationary Firemen's Associa tion have returned to their homes, and a truce has been declared pending a joint convention of miners and firemen in Wilkesbarre tomorrow afternoon. Officers of the anthracite miners organ ization in three districts want the en gineers to return to work, and defer the enforcement of their grievances until next Spring, when the miners' one-year agree ment with their employers terminates. This sentiment may end the firemen's strike for the present and send everybody back to work. Withdrawing From Mlneworkers. MAHONET CITY, Pa., July 20. As a result of missionary work among the sta tionary firemen In this region by repre sentatives of the International Brother hood of Stationary Firemen, the men are fast retiring from the United Mine workers of America to become affiliated with the first named organization. This is done that the men may come out for the eight-hour day without violating the agreement entered, into by President Mitchell and the coal corporations in April. THE READING SHOP STRIKE. Employes Give the Company Until Monday to Settle Matters. READING, Pa., July 20. A calm has developed today in the trouble at the Philadelphia & Reading Railway shops here, due to the fact that the 60 im ported mechanics were not put to work Big crowds gathered around the shops at 9:30 A. M., expecting more men to go out but the expected defection did not tak place. It is now said that the employes still at work decided to give Superin tendent Prince until next Monday to set tle the strike before doing anything de cisive. The announcement was made today that Superintendent Prince, of the Reading shops, was only willing to meet commit tees of boiler-makers, blacksmiths and their helpers. This was rejected, and the strike goes on. Non-union men brought here are still in .the locomotive shops, but are not working. They are locked in their quarters and none of the old men at work are allowed to enter. Grievances on the Iron Monntain. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 20. The con ductors, brakemen, firemen, engineers, operators, switchmen and other employes of the Iron Mountain Railroad have de cided to federate for the redress of al leged grievances. Committees have been appointed to confer with the Missouri Pa cific officials. Sale Xot Set Aside. TRENTON, N. J., July 20. Vice Chan cellor Emery today filed an opinion deny ing the application of George M. Long bottom to have set aside the order of the court confirming the sale of the Rogers Locomotive Works at Paterson to Smith and Holran for $602,000. The Vice Chan cellor in the opinion says he sees no rea son for changing the order of the court sustaining the sale. Longbottom owns but 17 shares of the company's capital stock.. WORK OF LEAGUERS Convention Gave Day to Business Matters. SERVICES IN THE EVENING Xcxt Meeting Place Was Left to a. Committee of Five No Time Fixed for Filing of Report Coiu ventlon Closes Today. SAN FRANCISCO, July 20.-The third day of the International convention of the Epworth League was devoted strictly to business until nightfall,, when the Pavilion was the scene of a splendid sacred concert, attended by about 10,000 people. The grand concert of last Tuesday was repeated. Again every seat in the vast auditorium was occupied, and standing room was at a premium. The programme consisted of sacred selections, rendered on the grand organ, with cornet and piano accompani ment, and singing by the chorus of 2000 trained voices. After the usual sunrise prayer meetings In various churches here and in Oakland, simultaneous sessions of the convention were held in the Howard-street Methodist Church, the Alhambra Theater, the Cen tral Methodist Church and the Metropoli tan Temple. All were practical In char acter. At the Howard-street Church there was a rousing rally of the Junior League, which later In the day assem bled In the Mechanics' Pavilion. Prac tical methods of work In the literary and spiritual departments were discussed at the Alhambra Theater. The social mercy and help departments were considered at the same time by speakers at the Metro politan Temple. Much interest was mani fested in the missionary workers' con ference in the pavilion, at which ad dresses were delivered by half a score of distinguished speakers. The chapter of ficers held a conference at the Central Methodist Church, at which the functions of various officers were debated. The business men's meetings in the Pal ace Hotel court and the Chamber of Com merce at noon were well attended, and the open air gatherings in City Hall square and on "Van Ness avenue at tracted considerable attention. Thousands visited Golden Gate Park in the after noon to listen to the music provided by the city. In the evening, a missionary conference drew together those who did not attend the concert. To Choose Next Meeting; Place. Although Minneapolis has made a de termined effort to secure the next con vention, the matter has not yet been set tled. Detroit, Omaha and Boston have put forward strong claims to the honor, and the question has been referred for decision to a special committee consist ing of Revs. J. F. Berry, H. M. Dubose, A. C. Crews, A. R. Carter and "W. F. Cooper. No special date was fixed for the making of their report. The session of the general officers was harmonious, and at its conclusion all ex pressed themselves as pleased with the results achieved by the convention. Tonight a conference of missionary workers was held at the Central Metho dist Church. Addresses were delivered by E. T. Colton, Rev. P. L. Cobb, W. W. Cooper, F. C. Stephenson and others. Tomorrow's numerous church services and rallies will bring the official pro gramme to a close, though there will be numerous informal meetings throughout the early part of next week. All of the sunrise prayer meetings three In this city and one In Oakland were well attended. At Grace Methodist Church the devotions were conducted by Rev. George R. Stuart, of Cleveland, Tenn. Prayer was led at the Central Methodist Church by Rev. R. D. Ham ilton, of London, Ont, and at the Cen tenary Methodist Church, South, R. W. Roplequet, of Belleville, 111., made the opening Invocation. Junior Lcngne Conference. The first Junior League conference of the convention was held this morning at the Howard-Street Methodist Church. Albert Moore, of Hamilton, Ont., acted as chairman, and J. J. Morris conducted the song service. The first speaker was Mrs. Annie Hobbs "Woodcock, of Aurora, Neb., who spoke of the importance of the devotional meeting in the moral training of the young. "The Use of the Blackboard" was the subject of an ad dress by Rev. Joel T. Davis, of Athens, Ga. He gave a practical illustration of the value of object-lessons In the edu cational scheme of the church Mrs. Annie E. Smiley, of Lowell, Mass., out- z J - korth: siDia parvtst AivarvixG on the summit of mount hood. lined "A Reading Course for Juniors." The proceedings closed with a round table conference conducted by Rev. S. T. Bartlett, of Nepanee, Ont: ' At the Alhambra Theater practical methods of work In the literary (and spir itual departments of the league were dis cussed at the morning meeting: Dr. Plantz, of Appleton, Wis... presided in the enforced absence of ProfessofsTCope land, of Ann Arbor, Mich.. Rev.JJ.' W. Frlzzelle, of Rock Island, 111.7, spoke on "The Reading Course, and Hbwfo In troduce It.' He said in part: ' "It takes two things to make arftruly great man a great head andaT great heart; and literature of the prppf kind helps to make a man great. Theread lng course of the Epworth LeagucMs to help the leaguers reach ldealVrnaiihood and womanhood. It is to train .."jfoung Christians In holiness. It Is to Veve'al to them the higher value of thlngsTifolfibow them how to lay hold of God'slbestr.glfts and to make plain to them hlsjholy will. It Is to teach them of God, toell them of his wonderful love, and toKpolnt out to them the way to eternalliaplpess. The reading course Is to teacti the word of God, to show the beauties acd the felicities of the Scriptures, tomake plain Its Ideals, its prophecies and predictions, and, above all, to teach the story 'of tho s. Man of Galjlee. ! The reading course, is also to teach loyalty 'to the church. 'It should tell of its providential birth, won- derful development and great place it has had In lifting mankind up to right eousness and civilization. It should, moreover, teach the doctrines, discipline and policy of the church, and thus create a love and enthusiasm for this great church of our Father's." A round-table conference on the liter ary department was conducted by Rev. R. T. Eakes, of Atlanta, Ga. The Devotional Meeting. "The League Devotional Meeting" was the subject of the following address by Rev. A. H. do Long, of La Porte, Ind.: "The devotional meeting should be the focal point of all Christian activity in the Epworth League. If the social de partment be the outer court of our tem ple, the literary the court of the Gen tiles, and the mercy and help the holy place, then the devotional meeting is tho holy of holies, where are the ark of the covenant and the sheklnah of God. Tho devotional meeting should be first, last, always and only a meeting for the wor ship of God, the salvation of souls and the development of Christian character. If we are to make deep religious impres sions, if we are to lead souls to Christ. If we- are to strengthen the spiritual life of the church, If we are to start the fires of a revival. It must be done here." Rev. W. A. Barraclough, of Victoria, B. C. discussed "The Preparation of Leaders." He said In part: "Leaders there are, but of effective leaders few. The responsibility in some measure lies with the league, which should provide for the training of every one of its members. Few have the self confidence necessary to stand before an audience. Do not give the meeting In charge of one person alone, but press Into the service of announcing hymns, offer ing the opening prayer and reading the Scripture lesson the younger members and all those who seem to lack the self assurance necessary for ' the more re sponsible duties. "But, having been appointed to lead, tho responsibility for thorough prepara tion should be Immediately recognized. Prepare early. Take your Bible and search out the topic, proof texts, and read them over on your knees, praying the while for the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit, the Divine Interpreter. Then study to apply what you have learned. It will matter little how much you know, un less you are able to apply It. Finally, put your, whole soul into the presentation of tho lesson, and your study and prep aration will bear fruit." The meeting closed with a round-table conference with special reference to the spiritual department, C. B. Nordermann, of Louisville,. Ky., being the leader. The social mercy and help departments of the league's labor were ably discussed at Metropolitan Temple, under the chair manship of Rev. C. T. Scott, of Aylmer, Ont. "The Social Atmosphere of the Church," was the subject of an address by B. E. Titus, of Syracuse, N. Y., and Rev. J. A. Burrows, of Nashville, Tenn., discussed the problem of "What Can the Social Department Do to Help a Revival?" Speaking on "House-to-House Visita tion," Rev. Horace L. Jacobs, of Al toona, vPa., said in part: "This is difficult work, sometimes dis couraging, yet, all in all, very fruitful. In visiting, much turns on the manner of one's coming Into the home and the ob ject. "When one enters In the name of the Lord, as a servant of the Most High, there is warm welcome, even a generous recep tion of words, appeals, counsel, and every religious act. To obtrude one's church on the individual or family is at the first very offensive and in most Instances mischiev ous. In this work, much of its success depends upon the tactful, positive presen tation of Jesus Christ as the best and truest friend of men. Through that he Concluded on Second Page.) BIG TIMBER GRAFT Forest Reserve Offers Chan ces for Working. INSIDERS GET THE BENEFIT Owners of Poor Land Glad to Have It Reserved In Order That They . May Exchange Bearing on School Lands. There are many ways In which the Government may lose and private,' cor porations and individuate may make 111c- gitlmate -gain fromsuchVreservationaMofi public land ds ls'nowipropolsedolSmunS ern Oregon. If It were 'a fair-field 'fo?lr it would not be so bad, but through the, smooth work of politicians and the' sly schemes of timber hogs and speculators the favors that come from such reserva tions go to a few people who "stand In." These operations Invite wholesale perjury, defraud the public school fund and open the way to abuses that are productive of anything but the public good. The theory upon which the reservation Is urged Is that it Is essential to the preservation of timber supply and the protection of river sources. The south fork of the Coqullle River takes Its rise In the tract proposed to be reserved In Southern Oregon. The Illinois River flows through the tract, and some of Its branches head within the proposed bound aries. There Is "a large acreage of tim ber, a considerable area of mineral land and eome rich farming and grazing land In the reserve outlined. It would contain more than 1,000,000 acres. Most of this area Is rough and mountainous. The ex treme length north and south Is about 70 miles, and the extreme width east and west 48 miles. It approaches to within five miles of the ocean. While there are objections, on the ground of the physical character of the country, to the creation of so large a reservation In that region, there are also objections on the ground, that the manner of creating the reserve, as well as the fact, opens the way to Improper use of the lands to be withdrawn. It Is true that the Oregon & California Railroad Company, more than 200,000 acres of whose grant lies within the borders of the pro posed reserve, would not have the free swing the Northern Pacific enjoyed with respect to the Rainier reserve. A limit has been placed on Indiscriminate ex changes of worthless for -valuable land, since the abuses practiced in the State of Washington came to -public notice. But there Is still wide latitude for the exer cise of discretion, and that latitude does not mean that the railroad company, or any other private owner of Influence, will get the worst of any exchange effected through the creation of a public reserve. Poor or worthless land will be relinquished to the Government gladly, and valuable land elsewhere will bS obtained for It. This, In the case of the railroad, would in a measure operate to remove altogether the geographical limits of its grant. It would give the railroad company power to take available Government land wher ever It might be found. The railroad com pany, or anybody else, would, of course, take the best land It could And. The op portunity to make this exchange is fre quently sought, and people have been known to take up Inaccessible and worth less land on the private .understanding that It would bo reserved, and thus made competent to exchange for really valua ble land. In this connection, It may be noted that the worthless land will all bo surrendered to the Government. Valuable timber land will be retained, because there will bo less likelihood of. fires in the reserve, no probability of thieving, and, in fact, it will be a good, safe place to own timber to keep for a coming generation. There is about 48,000 acres of unsurveyed school land within the proposed reserve, which would form "base" for the selec tion of Hou land. Reserve "base" Is worth 54 25 per acre. The men who would get the benefit of this are those who have hunted up timber land and want some means of buying It. If the reserve shall be created they will immediately file their applications in the state land office for lieu land, asking the state land agent to use the new reserve base to secure their lieu land. Thus they will save 54 25 per acre by the creation of the reserve. And this would go into the pocket of some lumber syndicate or wealthy speculator. It would simply be a question of finding 150 men and women to perjure themselves. Those who would profit from this would be those who should get nearest tlit forces that bring about the reserve. Frequently there Is a purpose In the delay that attends the processes of creat ing a forest reserve. The public may thus be thrown off Its guard, as It were, and only those of great faith, or knowledge, go ahead and get claims or ascertain the character of the land, so that when the project wakens from Its slumber every thing will be ready for action. If these proceedings were all actually as open and fair as the mute records show there would be less criticism of the manner of creating forest reserves. There is special criticism of the project for Southern Oregon, on the ground that it would take in much land that ought not to be withdrawn, from pri vate acquisition and use; In other words, on the ground that It would be -altogether bigger than the conditions In that region would warrant. HEAT WAS WITHERING. All Good Effect of Recent Rains In Kansas is Gone. TOPEKA, Kan., July 20. Kansas his had another day of the protracted heat with little prospect of immediate relief. One or two small showers fell in Central .Kansas, -but' the skies over the remainder offitntew'ere ' cloudless. Numerous teltleaFhayelnowftcompleted 30 days with only antraceTofalnlr'kgtatefls again encountering -fheTljfver.eIfeatlJwj present before the recent periodTofQowr barometer, when a number of cities were relieved by rain. At Ottawa, in the east ern part of the state, a temperature of 10S Is reported. There the river Is drying up and the city will soon be without water. In the district around Concordia the heat was withering, causing a number of pros trations. At Leavenworth the tempera ture was 107. This was about the average for the entire state. Corn, which had fairly good prospects a week ago, is beginning to tassel out and this will prove Its destruction. The slight rains of a few days since freshened the cereal and helped It to grow a little and then the mischief was done, for soon the tassel began to appear and now what there Is of the corn will be so far pro gressed toward maturity that even f rain does come now, It will not help the corn greatly. Tlilrty-flrst Day of Intense Heat. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 20. For 31 successive days the temperature in Kan sas City has risen above 90 degrees. On most of tho days the temperature has reached or exceeded 100 degrees and dur ing the past 12 days the 100-degree mark has been reached regularly. At noon to day the temperature was 100 degrees for the first time this Summer at so early an hour. The high point, 102 degrees, was attained at 4 P. M. Since April 5 there has been one heavy rain, on June 22. Most of the street thermometers registered 110 in the shade each day and if exposed to the sun would record 120. There have been few heat prostrations and not many deaths directly ascribed to tho heat, but the mortality among feeble old persons and young children has been unusually large. The same conditions of heat and rainfall have prevailed all over the drouth-stricken region of the Southwest Kansas, Western Missouri, Indian Terri tory arid Oklahoma. Practically no rain has fallen In this area in the past 24 hours, the few local showers being trivial. For the next 24 hours continued hot weather Is expected. Prayers for rain will be offered In nearly all the churches In Missouri and Kansas tomorrow, In the former state In obedi ence to the Governor's proclamation. In some of the churches in this city special services will be held. Minneapolis' Hottest Day. MINNEAPOLIS, July 20. This was the hottest day ever recorded here. At 3 P. M. the temperature was 102. No deaths and but two prostrations were re ported. Illprh Temperature at Milwaukee. JMILWAUKEE, July 20. The thermome ter at the Weather Bureau registered 99 today and those on the street from 105 to 110. This Is the highest temperature for Milwaukee In July since 1SS7, when It was 100, and with this one exception, the high est on record. Improving the Naval Ration. WASHINGTON, July 20. The Secretary of the Navy has appointed a naval board, headed by Lieutenant-Commander Hun ker, to take up the question of the naval ration. It Is 40 years since anything was done on the ration, and it was felt to be opportune now that tho subject be .taken up with a view of improving the system. Wcll-KnoTrn St. Paul Man Bankrupt. ST. PAUL, July 20. R. M. Newport, well known as a real estate and loan agent, has filed a petition In bankruptcy, giving assets, as $60,000 and liabilities as 5346,000. Colonel Newport was a prom inent officer in the Civil War. and has been a leader In business circles for over 25 years. WILLHELP! 905 FAIR New Map Is to Show the Lewis & Clark Route. GOVERNMENT GETTING IT OUT Commissioner Hermann ThlnUs the? Expedition Hns Xot Decn Dnly Rccoprnlzed Map Will Bo Ij n Next Year. i WASHINGTON. July 20. The next map of the United States, prepared by tho General Land Ofllce, which will be ready for distribution one year hence, will bo on practically the lines of the latest edi tion, except that Commissioner Hermann intends to mark across Its face the routo traveled by the Lewis and Clark ex ploration party from Virginia to tho Columbia River and return. Commis sioner Herman says the accomplishments of this expedition have not yet been properly recognized by the Government, and he Intends In this way to call at tention to that history-making event. In cidentally ho contends It will call atten tion to Portland's Lewis and Clark cen tennial to be held In 1505. PORTO IU CAN" FREE TRADE. Governor Allen Brings the Proclam ation to This Country. BOSTON, July 20. Governor Charles H. Allen, of Porto Rico, reached this city late last night on tho yacht Mayflower, but the fact did not become known until today, because the Governor directed tho yacht to stop down the channel, while ho took a launch and landed In time to catch the midnight train for Washing ton. This morning, with all tho appear ance of having Just arrived, the May flower steamed up to the Navy-yard and exchanged salutations with Rear-Ailmlral Sampson. When inquiry was made fjr Governor Allen. It was stated that he had gone to Washington. Later tho clever plan pursued by the Governor In mak ing quick time towards Washington was learned. Mrs. Allen, who accompanied her husband, went to the Allen home in Lowell this afternoon, where she expects Mr. Allen 'to join her In a few days. Captain Adams, In command of tho Mayflower, said that Governor Allen In tended to go to Canton to confer with President McKInley regarding the Porta Rlcan free trade proclamation, of which he was the bearer. In response to an inquiry regarding the probability of fie Governor resigning his position and re maining In this country. Captain Adam? said: "I don't know what Mr. Allen in tends to do." WASHINGTON. July 20. Governor Allrn reached Washington this afternoon. Ho remained only a few hours and then re sumed his journey to Canton, where ho will have a conference with the President tomorrow. He is expected to return to "Washington Monday. To Receive Redmond and Dillon. NEW YORK. July 20. The Irish Ni- tional Club, of this city. Is planning a. 1t i-ofnttnn tn John 'R. Redmond nnd fjohn Dillon, who are to visit this coun- 'tni-intSeptombsji SUMMARY Philippines. Agulnaldo is Irritated by his continued impris onment. Pago 2. General Davis relieves General Kobbe in tho Southern Islands. Page 2. The Havana dyrdock may bo towed to Subhr Bay. Page 2. Foreljrn. Peasants of the Volga provinces aro on the" verse ot famine. Page 17. Friendly relations between Russia and Thibet have been opened. Page 17. Converts were responsible for the Quelport up rising. Pago 17. Domestic. Tho steel trust will attempt to open several plants this week. Page 1. Striking firemen and mlneowners are equally confident of success. Page 1. Another heat wave visits the corn belt. Paga L, Sport. Tacoma defeated Portland 4 to 3. Page 3. Spokane defeated Seattle 7 to 1. Page 3. American and National League scores. Page 3 Vesper eights were beaten by Argonauts of To ronto at Philadelphia. Page 3. Pacific Const. Next official map of the United States will show the "Lewis and Clark route, and Inci dentally advertise the 1905 fair. Pago 1. International Epworth League Convention will let- commutes select next meeting place. Page I. Senator Fbster and Attorney-General Knox dis agree over appointment to the Washington. Marshalshlp. Page 17. Largo new coal company Incorporated at As toria to develop prospects at Nehalcnx, Page 4. Board of Agriculture completes arrangements for the state fair at Salem. Page 4. Commercial, Heavy buylnc of corn continues at Chicago. Page 23. Crude oil In Indiana advances G cents In ono day. Page 23. New York bank deposits show decrease of over 58,000,000. Page 23. Western operators bull grain and bear stocks In New York market. Page 23. Murine. Grain fleet In port has capaelty of nearly X million bushels. Page 11. Pak Ling goes through to Astoria In nine hours, drawing 24 feet. Fage 11. Norwegian bark Stjorn becomes a trnlnlng-shlp. Pago 11. Portland nnd "Vicinity. Pacific Coast salmon trust Incorporated In New Jersey. Page 17. Frauds In public land reservations. Page 1. Northwest railroad ordered sold by the United States Court. Page 12. Oregon National Guard begin rifle praetlce to day. Page 24. Plans for public swimming bath. Page 24. Jan Krlge. Page 24. Features anil Departments. Social, rages 18 and 10. Books. Page 20. Drama. Page 21. Illustrated article, "Photographing Birds and Their Homes." Page 25. Sports. Pase 2G. Humor and Poetry. Page 27. Children. Page 23. Fashions and Womon. Page 20 Carpenter's Australia letter; article on the ex periences of a tenderfoot In the woods. Page 30. Second Installment of S. R. Crookett's serial story, "The Firebrand." Page 31. "Tennis In Portland, and Some of Its Ex ponents;" "Tourlns With Agulnaldo." Pase 32. '