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6 TI3fcl OUKGON STATESMAN :- FKIDAY.MAKCH 19 1886. FROM FRIDAY'S DAILY. Tim C, 4 O. An exchange in speak fcg of the extension of tha California & Oregon railroad to the Oregon line Bays: "About 400 feet of tunnel 9 is now com fcted. Burleisrh drills are running night ad dav at both ends, and a fine proeress 1r being made. This tunnel will be about 7tfJ feet in length. Tnnnel 10 will be fjtsft feet long, and is nearly finished, there being only about forty ieet between the heads, through which daylight will oon appear. Tunnel 11, which about seventeen miles above Delta, will lie boat 8;)0 feet in length ; end is about ialf finished. These tunnels will be com pleted about the time the bridges are finished, and then trains will run nearly, M not quite to tia Springs. There will I twelve tunnels and twenty-one bridges an the route. Nearly all the tunnels are ompleted, and there are yet fourteen bribes to build. The new terminus of the railroad has been named Lisbon." Funeral op W. C. Dunbar. The body af William C. lumbar arrived yesterday mining by train, from Fortland, aeeom wkcietl bv the parents of deceased, Hon. W. R. iHinbar and wiie, and a large num ber of relatives and friends. It was met at the depot bv a delegation of the A. O TJ. W., and by a squad from B company, second Oregon intantry; and was taken bom there direct to the 1. U. U. t . ceni- m&err. where it was interred under the awpires of the A. O. U. W., the infantry aruiur as a sruard of honor, lhe bereav ed parents have the svmpathv of a host ml iriends. Mr. and Mrs. rhinbar are bow the guests of Maj. F. E. Hodgkin and wife the latter being Mr. Dunbar's Bister. They willjwobabiy return to Uold endale to-dav. Bippalo Bill. The nest "attraction' si Keed s opera house will be the np- aosring-snorter-of -the - wild - w-id-west, whose name appears at the head of this item. He will show here on the filth day of April in this vear of our Lord, 138. Whether he will bring his "ten little Injuns'' or not is not stated in the an nouncements, nor whether he will have the topics of his life on the "boundless frairies where sets the sun'" (several andred, it is claimed, Indian scalps) or sot. Cody used to be a success as an In dian tighter and a trapper of the festive baffalo, but whether his stvle of an "operetta" will take in the capital city of Oregon, waits to be seen. Beitek Steek Clear or Saixm. The Jollowing notice has been handed the Al bany Herald for publication: "F. M. Hanson, state organizer for the anti cootie association, will be in Albany on Saturday, March 13, 18S6," and the Her ald gives the "honorable" gent to under stand that if he comes there with anv intent of inciting the residents of that airy to such riotous and unlawful pro ceedings as marked the career of the mnti-eoolies" in Oregon City, that Al- Mot dees not need his presence, and will not folhr appreciate his visit. Salem feefc-considerablv the same wav, and Mr. JEL will preserve himself in better shape tor "not speafcing as he passes by." Lecture To-night. Mrs. A. S. Duni- way arrived in this city on Wednesday, and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E Strom:. Bv request of numerous friends mi all political shades of opinion, she has assented to speak this evening, at tarange Hall her theme, "Women and Political Action." The notice is necessa- srr brief, as she had not concluded to lecture until last evening.' It is hoped that the friends will take due pains to circulate this announcement, that Mrs Itaniway may have her usual crowded noose. Admission tree. I be lecture frill, commence at ball past seven. P&EPA&QiO FOB "TOWERISTB." All sports from Yaqnina Bay denote that tite citizens of that enterprising commu nity ore making great preparation for the influx of summer tourist which is ex pected to begin shortly. The steamer Cleveland has been thoroughly over hauled, and Capt. C. P. Card, an old and popular steambeat man, has been placed in command. A new hotel has just been completed at Newport and is expected to accommodate a large number of guests, and many other preparations are being made for summer entertainments. E Oh Ol F. Anniversary. Monday, April 26, is the anniversary of the insti tution of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in America, and W. C. Tweedall, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge ot Oregon, has issued his customary procla mation, recommending all lodges under this jurisdiction to take steps for the proper observance of the sixty-seventh anniversary of the order. Our lodges have not yet announced in what manner they will observe the day. Pbesto, Chasge. It is surprising what a change can be wrought by the use of a little paint. The brick building known as "Mallory's brick," at 128 State street, recently vacated by the Chinese, is being painted and receiving a thorough renova tion at the hands of its new owners and row begins to show some signs of respect ability, and will soon be liable to be classed along with other brk k buildings as a neat business house. The Albakt Mcbdeb Case. The case mi Miss Mattie Allison, held as an accomplice with W. Wirt Saunders, in the Charley Campbell murder case at Albany, upon motion of the district attor ney, was vesterdav referred to another grand jury. The first grand jury found not a true bill. Saunders is trying to have his case continued till the June term of the circuit court. Laying the Wibes. "What, are these political wires that are being laid here ?" aaked a reporter of a State official, at the capitol vesterduv, on seeing a large nam ber ot covered wires running in and out from the several rooms. The official said. however, they were not political wires but wires for the electric light circuit soon to be put in operation there. Osly Three Weddikgs. The county clerk of Crook county Las issued only three marriage "licenses since January first, and the Ouhoco Review is afraid that county will soon become the ren dezvous of old maids and bachelors. Some Impkovemests. Messrs, Collins and Kuhn are putting a very handsome fence about their new cottages at the comer of Court and Church streets. There are (several verv neat residences in this city, with beautiful lawns, but the entire picturesqueness of both house and lawn is utterly destroyed ry an oiu, shackle-down," unpointed fence. Many are planting hedges, and so soon as the hedges get a little start, intend removing their fences entirely. These signs of im provement are noteworthy, and it is to be hoped a good many ot balem s citi zens who ran all on! it will follow suit, or trump. There is a large number of very poor sidewalks in this city which, while not absolutelv dangerous, yet are not lawful sidewalks, and the public want to see them improved in the near tuture. Then, the maples should be trimmed (and Uiat risht now), and everything gotten ready to look nice during the sum mer. N lUson avenne should be im proved a little this summer, and it can lie done with safety, m the absence ot the cows, which were for years one of Sa lem's greatest drawbacks to improve ment. One thing that ought to be done k gravel walk should be laid through the avenue from the capitol to the court house, and across from State to Court streets at the crossing of Winter and Cottage streets. . These would make great conveniences to pedestrians. A Bra Sign. The "Prohibition Star" received yesterday from "Flem" Owens, of Koseburg, a big Bign. It is an awful big one. It starts out by saying "Prohi bition Star," in great, big, tail, wide let ters, then goes on to make a campaign speech, in smaller letters, and ends up with the name of the editor of that paper, t iem" must have told the painter to make it loud, and it is loud, sure enough it mar be seen hanging on the outer wall, just a little wav under where the Oregon Vidette and Anti-Monopolist sign used to hang, loose who run mar read it. Those who run on the '"prohibition ist ' ticket will wish thev hadn't read it. $20,000 to tuk Ton. The Spokane Falls Review, of March. Cth, savs : From Sam Vinson, the proprietor of the Dominion hotel at Col vine, we learn that Fridav last another, and the richest Btrike vet made in the Old Dominion, was uncov ered. The strike was made in what is known as the Williams and Fobert shafts. An immense bodv of ore has been struck, which will assay in the neighborhood ot $20,000 a ton. This new bonanza has caused great excite ment among the prosiectors in that vi cinity. It bears out our oft-repeated as sertion that another Leadville or Com- Btock is to be opened in Stevens county. Bcying Cattlk. L. B. Frazier was in the city yesterday. He has been buying cattle in this section. He is buying for Brevman & Sonierville. of Fast Portland. On Monday he will ship from McCoy 500 head of yearlings and 2-year-olds, and on the same day from Miller's station the same number. He will take them to the mouth of the Snake river, where they will be allowed to "grow up with the country" and increase in size and value. Messrs. Breyman A Somerville are largely interested in me pusiness, and tney evi dently do not lose any thing by it, or they would not continue. The Bobs State. Mr. Millsaps has re turned from the east more than ever im pressed with the great advantages pos sessed by Oregon over her moat favored sister states. He says he never, in all his life, in Oregon, experienced so much suffering from cold as be . experienced last winter in Memphis, Tennessee. He is glad to get back, and we are glad to see him safeiv at home. His fare from Memphis to Portland was Ho; before the last cut. He savs hundreds are com ing to see us. Yamhill Reporter. -L.ABG8 KIVEK Y, AREHOL'SE. We re informed that a 1C0 ,000 bushel warehouse is to be built the coming season in Peoria on the river above this city. Mr. R. M, Robinson, the enterprising warehouse owner at Haisey, is the chief instigator in the enterprise and is fully equal to the occasion if he undertakes it. Her ald. Where's That Walk ? In going to the cemetery yesterday, the absence of a good walk was very noticeable, not only after leaving South Salem, but also through a large part of South Salem. that 1. O. 0. F. committee going to have that walk built soon ? The weather is favorable now, and the walk is needed. Price or Hops. Offers of 9 cents per pound of this season's hops have been made by L. F. Thompson, of Sumner, acting as agent for Weaver Brothers, of .Milwaukee, une Hundred bales are wanted at this place, but the growers don t care to dispose oi them at so low rate. t Taeoma .Ledger. Runaway Accident. Dr. C. C. Strong of Portland was thrown out of hia buggy togetherjwith Lis coachman' named Jno, Meredith, on Wednesday, and was ser iously injured. Something about the harness gave wav, and the team, becom ing uninanagable, ran away. Working ox the Biilding. Work is going right ahead on the new school building in East Salem. The tower on the east wing is being covered and fin ished now, and several other parta of the work are being rapidly pushed forward, Notarial. The governor has apiKnnt ed J. X. Teal, V. B. I Lashmutt, and J. E. Aiken, of Portland; L. A. Hudson of The Dalies ; and C. D. Bowles, of Pen- dieton, notaries purine. Is the Covstby, Countv Supi. Pee bles and wiie are visiting in the eountrv until next Sunday. Milton F. Davis presiding over the examination depart ment in his aosence. YwrrrxG His Father. Frank Dear born came tip yesterday on a visit to his father, Hon. It. II. Dearborn, who lies very sick at his home on south Commer cial street. Przyiopsness. McMinnville Yamhill county, Iras started in already to cele brate the 4t'a of Ju:y. That's what may be called previousmess. FROM SATURDAY'S DAILY. Larceny by Bailee. S. B. Catterlin was arrested yesterday by E. M. Croisan, deputT sheriff, charged with larceny by bailee. L. F. Pewtherer is the complain ant, who avers that Catterlin offered to buy a horse of him, at Barker's livery stable, in this citv, agreeing to pay $110 for the animal. Complainant avers that he agreed to sell the horse for cash only, and Catterlin, claiming he had some mo ney on his place in Polk county, asked that he might have the horse to 'go alter the money; that defendant took the horse, but has not paid the monev, and refuses to deliver him up. Catterlin, on the other hand, claims that he offered to buy the horse lor $110, and on paying $13 down the animal was delivered to him. on agreeing that he would in a very short time 1WT the balance ; and, further, he took up a note given bv said 1'ewtherer to Keller & Sons, which is now due, and offered it in full pavment of the balance, at its face value, that being $;5, or there abouts, but the complainant did not want to redeem his own paper at full value. The case is set for 10 :3ft a. m. to-day, hen the examination will take place be fore Justice O'Donald. In the mean time, Catterlin is at large under bonds in the sum of $100. Delinqcest. The delinquent tax list of districts No. 24 and 37 have been turned over to Sheriff Minto, together with a warrant for the collection of the taxes represented thereon. The law, on the collection of delinquent school taxes reads as follows, and is very strict (Or. Sch.law, Ed. ISSfi, ec. 67, page 25): The sheriff shall have the same power under the warrant of the county clerk, provided for in Sec. 5, of this act. as under any warrant, for the purpose of collect ing delinquent taxes ; and, upon the sale of any property, real or personal, under this act he shall proceed in the same manner, as upon Bale of projierty, real or personal, for delinquent county or state taxes ; and he shall have the same (tow er to execute a deed to said projierty, or deliver possession of the same to the purchaser, as in all other cases of sale of property lor the collection of delinquent taxes. And the shenn shall make nis return to the county court within sixty davs from the date of the warrant." That Sheriff Minto will coniplv with the law in this, as in every other business with which he has to do, need not be doubted; and they who still owe school taxes, will save costs and perhaps their property if thev will '"call up to the cap tain's office and settle." "One or Tother !" An incident which illustrates one of the curious features of the "swamp" land operations, in Oregon, was related the other dav by a gentleman from across the Cascades. A tract of land, in Lake county, which had been taken np under the "ewamp land laws, was about to be located by nettlers under the U. S. homestead laws. The "swamp" land claimant, finding that the settlers were likely to make good their claims, should they bring the matter to a con test, concluded the plan for him to pursue, was to enter the tract as desert land, which he did. It was either "swamp" by reason of being under water, or else desert because there was not sufficient moisture upon it to sustain vegetation. One or tother" filing he thought would catch it. Ashland Tidiags. Cadohtby a Fajjjmg jTnEE. Ralph Fisher, who returned Thursday from Sodaville, informs the A.'banv Herald that Charles Robinson, who resides in the Saltmarsh neighborhood, above Wa terloo, met with a serious accident on Tueedav, resulting in the breaking of his left leg above the knee, in cutting dewn a tree it fell in an unexpected direction, and caught Mr. Robinson under it, with the above result. Medical aid was sum moned, and at last accounts it was thought he would recover without ampu tation of the limb. Recommendisg Gen. Howard. The Baptist ministers of Boston held a meet ing, March lstand passed a resolution, re questing the president to promote Brig. Gen. O. O. Ha ward, well known here, to the vacant maior-seneralship, created by the death of Gen. Hancock. It is well known, however, by this time, that the ministers failed to wield much "infloo- ence" with the democratic president, they not being purely his kind ; and Gen. Terry received the promotion. Attempted Assassination. One night last week three unknown cowards .fired over twenty shots through the tents of some Chinamen engaged in clearing land for C t. iSicholson. three miles west of Monroe, Benton countv. It is needless to sav the two Chinamen who felt the bullets tearing their way through various parts of their blouses, were frightened, and that is expressing it mildly. A more cowanllv attempt at asatiuation has never been made in these parts. Ben ton Leader. Will Visit Mt. Angel. His Grace Archbishop Gross will visit Mt. Angel on the 21st of March, the feast of Saint Benedict, the founder of the order, and will preach a sermon in the monastery church appropriate to the occasion. A pontifical high mass will be celebrated by His Grace, and a grand musical enter tainment will be civen at the monastery in the afternoon by the members of the order assisted by tiie Mt. Angel band. Catholic Sentinel. Articles Filed. The Dalles Fair sociation by W. N. Wiley, G. H. Khomp- son, and 1. U. MacK, tiled articles ot in corporation in the ollice of the secretary of state w ith fiVJO capital stock in lfli) shares. The object of the concern is to run, operate and maintain a lair, race track and driving park at or near The Dalles, Wasco county. Mattis Allison Again Keleahed. In yesterday morning's issue of this pajier apjieared a statement that on motion of Prosecuting Attorney Chamberlain, the case of Mattie Allison had been re-submitted to another grand jury. The case was re-heard but there being no new evidence the case was again dismissed. Justice's Coi'kt. In Justice O'Don ald'B court yesterday the case of the Cap ital Lumbering company against Z. Cra ven for f 190 and costs, was called and continued until 2 o'clock to-day. BRIDGE "0TES. The Question is Gaining Scope, and the Opinion of its Jieuesity Strengthening'. Capt. Powell came up from Portland last eveninu. and will meet our hriilge committee to-dav. From all over this avction tome words of encouragement on the iwue of build ing a bridise. Fniversal popular senti ment is always rsttht, and more ana more the movers in this undertaking are con vinced that their actions aie for the best interests, business and otherwise, of this entire section. Following are wluit our Albany con temporaries of yesterday's date have to suv of the enterprise :'"Tlie mutter of bridcine the Willamette river at Salem is beginning to take definite tdiape, and is likelv to be pushed through to com pletion. A meeting of the eituens de cided to employ a competent engineer to survev me proitosea pmce oi crossing and thus put the mutter into definite shape. Probablv Cat. Powell will be emploved to do the surveying. " Albany Herald. "Salem will build a HO.OOO bridge across the Willamette withiu the next year. They mean business, and we reioioe to see it. When a city comes down deep in its pocket, doiiend on it it has the spunk which means success." Albany lemocrut. "FROHinrrios" Primaries. The "pro hibition primaries for this eonnty will be held to-day. One will lie held each in North, South, and East Salem, each en titled to five delegates, and one in Salem proper, in the "I'rohibition Star" office. Salem precinct projter is entitled to three delegates just the size of the' "party." They would have had four or five del egates ; but delegates are a scarce article. P. S. Since writing the alwve it is learned that Frank Coojer has "jined" tho "paVty," and when the "primary" is held the" delegates will have to draw Btraws to see who will be elected to stay at home. If Frank hadn't got in this trouble would have been avoided. This reminds ns of an Oregon legislature awav back in the past, when the late il lustrious James Fav constituted the dem ocratic "party." He held "meetings" freouestlv. at which he was chairman, secretary, and audience. Everything was serene. The "prohibition" county convention will be held next Thursday, the ISth. If enough "proluhitionuits can he found without a search warrant willing to be crucified upon the cross of the u'lesed "partv of progress," proba blv a lull county ticket will 1 put in the field. If so, they will remain in the field Thev will be like the boy that went into the field and held a eunnvsack for snipes Snipes was what the bov was after, and what Uiev are alter, vthen tne returns are in they will have the sack, but nary a snipe. The Seventeenth or Ireland. St. Pat rick's day falls on the 17th day of March this month as usual, which date falls on Wednesday of next week. lig prepara tions are being made for a "whoopin time at Gervais on that day, and Port land likewise is also preparing for some fun. In the latter place a big procession, headed by a lot of pretty girls on a Lib ertv car." will open the entertainment, and addresses, etc.. will follow in order. A Goon-aizEi Girl. "I see some of the eastern Oregon and Washington ter ritory papers talk about their big girls," said T. T. Gear to a reporter yesterday, "and I want to state right here that I can take the palm from all of them heard from so far. I have a girl who will reach her 13th birthdav one week trora Satur day (to-dav). who now tips the beam at the moderate scale of 143 pounds.1 Next! School Matters. frot. Alctlroy re turned yesterday from a visit to Polk county. While there, he visited the pub lic schools at Independence and Mon mouth and the state normal school, and found all in flourishing condition. He is working np an interest in the district teachers institute for this district whicii will convene here on the 14th, 15th, and loth of July. Kt'KLi-XEBii Boi kb OvEK. On Thurs day U. 8. Commissioner P. R. Deady held Wiltermood, Wilson, and McEivan to answer the charge of assisting in exo- dustinc" the Chinese from Albina. Their bonds were placed at $3,0K. Ol iver C. Baker, a butcher, and Oeo bnaytn were arrested, also, for jarticiputing in the Albina outrage, the charge against them being housebreaking. Bought and Sold. Emil Schoetle, re cently from the east, has taught out Jacob V rage's tailoring establishment, on State street. Mr. Wrage will remain with him until June or July. Mr. Schoetle gives evidence of enterprise and business tact by starting out with an ad vertisement in the Statesman. Flowebstiiat Bloom in the Si-bino. This office was presented yesterday with a fine bouquet of wild "flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la." They were gathered in the lulls near the city, and there are several varieties. They are the sure harbingers of spring. Declared His Intention. Charles Kainholz, a subject of the czar of all the Russians, declared his intention of lieeouiing a citizen of the United States of America, and to renounce all allegiance to the czar and all other pow ers, potentates, etc. Fi'nf.bal Notice. The faneial of the late Mrs. A. Stanton will be held at the Christian Church at 2 p. m. to-day (Sat urday), Rev. Alex. Johnston officiating thence to the 1. 0. O. F. cemetery. Friends of the family are invited. Rl'mobed. It is rumored that the la dies of St Paul's Guiid oi the Episcopal church, are making arrangements for an Easter entertainment to take place some time during the week following Piaster Sunday. White Wing. The jiopular brand of Colgate's fine toilet soap, was introduced here by Port & Son. They still sell it, three in a box, for 3-5 cents, hence its im mense sale. FROM SUNDAY'S DAILY. The Newhrt Railroad. The Dallas Itemiaer speaking of the projiosed exten sion of the narrow gauge railroad from Airlee to Newjiort, says : The directors are now negotiating with parties in New lork concerning the rails to le used on the road and exnect soon to have several ships, well cargoed, on the wav. Survey ors are hard ut work and will soon have their labors completed, when it is exist ed contracts for the grading and furnish ing of ties, construction of bridges, trea ties, etc., will le'ht. Back of and imme diutely adjoining Newport somesixty acres of land have been surveyed into town blocks are being rapidly bo'siht up. The proposed road will run from Airlie up King's valley to the headwaters of the Luckiamute, and in that neighborhood strike the bend f the Sil.tr river, and down its bank-:. C-i;e Fmtl weather and from there run down to Newport. The eountrv along the batiks of the Siletz is a most magnificent one heavily timlwred with hemlock, ppruce, fir, cedar and larch. This timber will find a convenient market at the saw mills, present and con templated, of Newport. Diun't Wast Wori; Very Badly. Yesterday morning a few gentlemen were discussing the labor question, at the de pot, when one ot them said there need be very few out of employment who really wanted work, and were willing to work. A young specimen of -the genus tramp, with an expression on his coun tenance that seemed to say, "I am look ing for work, but when 1 hud it 1 hope I may be able to dodge it," at this point spoke np and said, "I wau't work, but I can't find anything to do." "If you want work," replied one of the gentle men, "you can find it bv going out to referring to a certain place just outside of town J ; I was told to send a man out there, if I could find Hut the y. m. of the g. t. failed to lake the hint, and it is suposed the brake-beams car ried hits to the sunnv south. Somethixo New porCakyonville. On last Saturday, Squire Bealman, of Can- yonville, told the saloon keeer8 that he had come to the conclusion that it was a violation of the law to keep saloons ojxm on Sunday, and that he felt it to be his duty to prosecute any person who should do "so after his notification. "Result," all saloons remained closed Sunday for the first time in the memory of the" old est inhabitants. PUundealer. For a long time merchants in Canyonville kept their stores open, fanners and others came to town to trade,and thut was con sidered the lest business dav of the week within the past four or five years, has this been virtually, and until more recently absolutely stopped. More Ki'elcx Bi'siness. The spirit of riot and disorder is not yet quelled in this state, and the officers of the law appear powerless to do any thing. On Friday morning an unsuccessful attempt was made to blow up a Chinese waslihouse in Portland, with dynamite, and the pro prietors of the act escajed. On the even ing of the same day a lot of Chinese gard eners, living near Portland, were driven from their homes by armed and masked men, and ordered to go to Portland. The order was in the greater part obeyed by the frightened celestials, although some of them returned to look after their stock and gardens. Two or three of their hous es were burned, i-io Chinaman was wounded in sortie way. St-RfASSED. There is a story going the rounds of the jwpers that a boy in Lane county, only 15 years old weighs 133 Its., and the fact is set down as something wonderful. Linn county can beat that all to pieces ; one Ikv in the countv, only 14 years old, weighs J1H fis., and several more in the same f imily are proportion-aU-lv up in the matter of avordntiois. And that is only one precinct heard from as yet. Albany Herald. This beats the one noted in this )iper yesterday. A Nbcehsary Work. M. L. Chamber Iin and 8piire Farrar were apointed by the executive committee to solicit contri butions among our b'ii:ie men to pay for the espentus of haiu a mir ey made and sounding taken f tii riv -r fur the proposed bridge K.wy 'ii-.iu.wt man called ujxn Htxv.il I ti-i; tun ' matter along, as thin part of ?!i w-ir i-i a neces sity before any le!i i?-; work can le done. E. J. Dawne. The National Police Ga zette of March 13 has a picture of " Rev." Dr. E. J. Iawiie, with the following "complimentary" notice of him: "A short time ai:o fhe Rev. Dr. E. J. lawne was a judge on the United States bench at Alaska. It is alleged that he has skipped to Canada, with a big boodle. He is very well known in Oregon, where he formerly lived." Has Concli'ded to Tkavel. Ira A Mills, the original end-man and great minstrel manager, of the asylum, has con cluded to take his (7) troupe abroad and travel in the interest of the library fund, after he has completed his engagement at the asvlum. It is understood that he resided as firHt end-man in the Billv Emerson troue when they played before the crowned heads of Ijiiroiie. The Nehmith Moni-ment. A meeting was held at Dullas, Polk county, a few days ago, to take initiatory steps for the erection of a monument to the memory of the late ex-Senator ISesmith. Is. L Butler, J. D. Lee, M. M. Ellis, and D. W, Sears were apjwinted a committee to pre pare and reixjrt on a plan of organization and work. Sound Ovee. h. i. Catterlin was bound over in Justice O'Donald's court yesterday on the charge of larceny by bailee m the sum ot fW). Uonos were readily furnished. The defense did not introduce their testimony in the exam ination and Mr. Catterlin says the caHe will be thrown out when it comes to the grand jury-. For the Fair Grounds. K. Lowell starts for the State far grounds to-morrow with his stable of trotters, numbering several head. Rural Spirit. There is number of horses at the fair grounds al ready, for the summer's training, a full list and flcco'int of which will appear J shortly. THE BRIDGE, Survev and Soundings of the Ri ver. The IT IS TO BE JU'II.T If the Business Men of Salem Say So What Others Suy of the F.nUrprisv. Yesterday the executive committee, in company with Capt. Powell, TJ. S. Engin eer of Portland, made a partial examin ation of the river and banks. So far as could be ascertaiwedjho great obstacles intorfere with the construction of a good substantial bridge at Saloiu. It was decided by the committee that a sum sutlicient to" pay for the survey, soundings and preliminary work should be raised, and a committee of two well known citizens was appointed to canvass for subscriptions, and see if the business men of the city are in earnest alwut the bridge. The exjiense of this preliminary work will lie considerable, as it will re quire machinery to 1 Bhip)Mtd from Port land and a number ot competent men to jwrfonn the work, and will take a week or more to accomplish it. Capt. Powell is known us a verv comtietent engineer, and whatever expenne is made in this matter of location will be money wisely sjient. A bridge is wanted one that will stand against all floods and storms. This plan is really the only safe one to pursue. It is to lie hoped that the committee to can vass for suWriptions will meet with suc cess, as upon this rests the whole matter. It is understood if the amount is prompt ly raised work will begin at once, and before people are aware of it there will lie a lieautiful structure spanning the proud Willamette at this place.. liHIIXil notes. The jx'ople of Salem are agitating the subject of a bridge over the Willamette. It ought to lie a good thing for Salem's business men. Hilverton Appeal. Salem is still discussing the bridge question, and strange to say, there are iieople living in the capital city so far ob- ivious to the nineteenth century as to advocate a toll bridge. A free bridge is what Suletn wants across the Willamette, a free bridge is what Portland needs, and the funds to build such structures can be easily had if the bridge question is prop erly and honestly presented. Portland Jiews. No one np here said anvthing about a toll bridge. That's not the kind of a bridge we are going to build. A large meeting of Salem taxpayers, business men and representative citizen was held ut Keed's opera house, Salem, lost Saturday evening for the purpose of taking action to put a bridge across the Willamette. Great enthusiasm was man ifested and from the business-like manner the meeting went to work there is no doubt but what the Willamette will lie spanned bp a good, substantial bridge at no remote day. A majority of the people of this county are taxed by the ferry that furnishes transportation to the Marion county side and we want to see this tax done away with and the farmers and others of this county have free access to the capital city. The people who live along the river front and five mile ut let back from it are taxed and burdens-i thisf"rry. Is this right, when we ch. ler that a few thousand dollars contributed bv us will lift the voke ? Roads and bri J es are eon Btructed throughout the county on a small scale and their construction does not cost any more than the good they do. Abridge across the Willamette will not cost half so much bm it will benefit the farmer in one year. Our river front friends demand the owning up of a road the construction of a bridge to get a market. Surely every body will take a broad view of this'matter as it is one that effects the whole county and we mirror the sentiment of the iieople of Dallas when we say that as a city we want to see the bridge constructed. V by should other sections of the county stand back when the mterestsof the najontyare involved. Every liody who feels an inter est in this matter should talk It up to your less broad minded neighbor we want to see a bridge and a free one too. Dalian, Polk county, Itemizer. In Dit 13. Prof. .1. V. Ruetenik, re ently of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been the guet of Rev. J. 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