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About The Oregon weekly statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1878-1884 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 17, 1886)
G THK OKEGON STATESMAN: FH1DAY. REPT- 17. 1886. THE TOUESAMKXT. Astoria Wins the Wet Teet-jaleiu Get Some Houora Next Tourua uiciitat Vancouver. The second day of the state firemen' association was the counterpart of the previous one, as regarded weather. A perfect autumn day clear, warm, and pleasant breeze blowing. The city was awake at an tarly hour, and the crowds soon began to gather on the street. Bo fore the hour of opening the contents, rope were stretched from Chenieketa to Ferry streets on each side of Commer cial street to keep the crowd hack, and a number of special marshals put inside the rope to see that order was preserved. CrowdB thronged the sidewalks on each aide, the full distant between Court and Ferry streets. The first contest was between the steamers. l,ntnes, Tiger engine com pany. No. 2, of r-alem, and Rescue en gine company No. 2, of Astoria, lies- cues led two to one against Tigers in the pool box, but (tools did not run high. nor sell fast. Tim contest was for the steamer to run 3J0 feet with not to exceed 46 men on the rope ; hose companies to run WO feet, lay UK) feet of hose, break coupling, put on play pipe, and throw water. Prize $153, no second money there being hut two entries. Tiaer engine company ran first. They made the run beautifully in T4 seconds, without a bobbie until tbe engine was reached bv the hose team, when Pins- more fell fainting from the ropes. Res cues followed, and it was expected that they had au advantage, in the fact that Noland led their hose team "in harness." They made a bad "bobble" in connecUne the hose to the enmne, and the nozzle man slipped, thereby causing a further loss of time. Their time was called at &5.1 seconds. Cheer after cheer rent the air when it was learned that the "home bovs" had drawn the "first " 'blurt. " The hook and Ladder race followed, Alert, No. I, oL Salem, and a picked team from Astoria, being the contestants. This race was for li. & L. teams to run WW teet wna not more than M men on the ropes, and to put up a thirty-foot lad der within 10 degrees of perpendicular in the street, and have a man ascend to the top. Abe Frazier climbed the ladder for Alerts, and Harry Hippie for Astorias. The race was gained by Alerts, as much by Frazier's excellent climbing as anything else he ascending the ladder with the agility and rapidity of a jollv tar. Time: Alerts 44i : As torias 19 seconds. It was rumored that there was a contest ou the 11. & L. race, but it w as not decided w hen this was written. The next race was the thiee Lun-Jrd yard foot-race. It was at first supposed Uat the entries were 1'ete urant, and Geo. Noland of Astoria; V. IHssinger of Eugene ; T. C. Feebler, and C. F. heel er of Lebanon. Alter about sixteen pools had been sold Grant f 10, the field $6 it was learned that Noland had withdrawn from the race, owing to sickness. The pools fell as far as the field was concern ed, lhe start was even, ana the boys ail ran well : but it was evident that Grant was too swift for his competitors. Owing to the formation of a mud-hole at the cistern, the race was shortened to 250 yards ojien to all firemen, and profess ional runners. Grant won in 2wLi sec onds. Feebler came second, and iJia-iin- eer third. Intermission of one hour was then de clared, to allow all to get their dinners. THE WBT HOSE TEST. After dinner came the interesting race of tbe day that being the hose coctest for the Fower'e prize offered by the Gut- ta 1 erciia & Kuober manuiactunng com pany,) of f VsO. Hose company of twelve men to run vards to hydrant, attach and lay 300 feet of hose, uncouple and crew on nozzle. Lebanon hose company was the first to start, they running through in good time but they bad reserved their cpeed until after passing lue hydrant. The presenre was very hgat, so they had to wait at tlie nozzle for water for some time. This same thing caused the time made by each company to be from one to tnree seconds alow. Lebanon's time was lies- oue hone company No. 2 of Astoria came next- This team ran through without a bobble in the excellent time of 51 g sec onds. This put Lebanon s chances out of sight, and rather dampened the ardor of the otuer competing companies, as they ail felt that the time they had made was hard to beat. Tiger hose company No. 2 of Salem f .Uowed, making a beautiful run to the h irant, but on trying to turn on the 4!'r, found that some 'inventive genius' ichout soui, or sense of honor, had ia:;m tiie hydrant wrench apart, aud theruoy put the team back from eight to ten sec onds waiting for water. Whoever the man who did that deed, it was dastardly in the extreme. Tiger boys ran very fast and would have given our Astoria friends a close shave. As it was, the time was given at GB.t. Capital hose team follow ed. This is the champion team of the state, bat bad luck has attended thera during this training season. Only a lim ited few of their number have escaped chills and fever during the past two weeks, and they were in no condition to run. However, they ran, and under the cir cumstances the time they made 63 seconds was very creditable, even 8 they did not win. Eugene hose company No. 2, made the last run, but their hy drant man spoiled a beautiful run by a "bobble" in making the hydrant con nection. Their time was bOg. In the pool-box the teams sold ftescue 4i Capital, 2; Eugene, 1; tbe field (Tiger and Lebanon Astorias felt jubilant on winuing Uie race. THE TKNDKE CONTEST. The tender contest was opened by Cap ital tender company, No. 1, of Halem. This was this company's first appearance at a tournament, but the time they made, even if not tne best, showed that with practice they wonld be a pride to their tine company. They ran 200 yards, and carried 2U0 pounds of coal. Time, 25 second.: awarded 15, second prize. ltescne tender company. No. 2, of Asto ria, followed, inufcinj; the run in 271-16 seconds. Tiger tender company, No. 2, ran over the course in 24 lU-lb, beating the Capital boys 11-lti of a second, and taking the race and first money, fcSo, Ih'i race were full of interest, as much to the bystanders as to those, who were ' TOEewtse" interested. The crowd was wry orderly, and every thing passed off in a merry, happy fashion, hardly a kick being heard from any one. fcvery body was in a good humor, and they who were beaten congratulated the' victors heartily. The day was hot, in the sun, but lio one, except the runners, seemed to notice " little thing like that." After supper, parties Trow Astona who were dissatisfied with the way in which the tender race came out, bantered the Tiger tender boys for a race between one of their bovs and one of Astoria's boys. The race was made between W m. (Taw ford, of Tiuew, and one Hayes, of the Astorias. Crawford won easily. Con siderable money changed hands on the result. A great deal of nantering and talking was indulged in all last evening, but up to a lata hour there-were no tights. The good humor of all the fire boys has so far been uiidi-fhirlied, the moet cordial good feeling being manifested on all side and by all firemen toward the victors,-in every race. The wrtie who were aoing the talking about betting and racing, last night, were not firemen. . THK ASSOOIATIOH. The association met in the evening and was called to order by President Wors- ley. -.- .... - The committee to whom was referred the consideration of the matter of raining funds for the tournaments reported, in substance, that it would be advisable for every department belonging to the asso ciation to give an entertainment some time in the winter, say the S2d of Feb mary, if convenient, for the purpose of raising money tor the coming tournament. In this way, the city in which the tourna ment ts held will he treed trom a great share of the tardea of raising money for the prizes. Koport was unanimously adopted. The discussion of the topics assigned some time ago to the various member of the association wm then duly taken up. Nveral interesting papers were read, that on the topic, " What class of men are best adapted to make good firemen? aiso "The advantages of shut off nozzles and relief-valves on steam- engines" being especially interesting ; hp also were the speeches of lion. C. ft Fulton on "Firemen's Tournaments," and of Geo. Nolan on "Harness on hose teams." After an interesting discussion of nianv topics, the association adjourned until to day. To-day it will be decided where the next tournament will be held, and also the new officers for the ensuing year wiil be elected. ' It is probable that the pres ent officers will be retained in their apecuve positions. Several towns are mentioned as the places for holding the next tournament, among the most prom inent of which, are Eugene City and Portland. New water works are being erected at the latter place, and it is a well-known fact that if the firemen ltoid their next annual meeting there they will have a good time in every sense oi the word. It is urged in behalf of I'ort laod that, although its department, be ing a paid one, does not belong to the association, still it is more central and more accessible to all the fire depart ments of Oregon and Washington. Ei ther place will be acceptable. The following officers were elected : Benj. Worsley of Astoria elected pres ident; Henry Kellin of Walla Walla vice president ; F. E. Hodgkin, secretary and treasurer; Geo. Noland of Astori. T. B. Wait of Salem, and Joe Webber of Albany, directors, lhe next annual as sociation will meet on the third Wednes day in June lsS7, at Vancouver, Wr. T. Lady Politicians. Many of the lady spectators were somewhat surprised yes terday, especially those from the eat, to see three ladies sitting as delegates in the territorial republican convention at the opera house in Tacoma. The names of the ladies who are Berving as delegates are Mrs. Keeves Ayree, of viu Walla, Miss Ella Whipple, of Vancouver, and Mrs. B. W. Johns, of Oiympia. Miss Whipple was selected chairman of the committee on platform, and Mrs. Johns chairman of the committee on rules and order of business. There were elected to the convention other lady delegates who gave their proxies. Tacoma Ledger. Thais 9 to tub Faib. Two trains will be run between this city and tbe fair ground during the state fair. Last year, on account of kicking, the railroad com pany was forced to reduce their fare five cents from Piety hill; but now, if there is any objection to tbe charge of ten cents, it is the intention of the railroad company to take out the platforms on the hill and run only between the depot and the fair-grounds. From the depot the distance to th grounds is overtwo miles, but frtio hill it is leas; and by cbarg-i;.- uio.-e than ten cents from the latter place the i-ompany would not be conform ing with the four cent per mile law that was passed at the htat regular session of the legislature. Tne Covmr Cown. The (September term of tbe Marion county court granted a license to sell liquors in less quantities than one gallon, to J. J. Byan, of Butte- vilie, for six months The petition for a county road from Kay's Landing to Butteville was dismissed, at the cost of tbe petitioners, the report of the viewers being unfavorable. . . .The petition for a change in the county road from Bilver ton to Fairfield, by way of Parkersville, was donied, the remonstrants outnum bering the petitioners. .-. . Alvin McCtaine and Lewis Haberly, both of Bilverton, were granted scholarships to the State university. A Dismal Faxlcbk. The "so-called"' firemen's ball at the Chemekete hotel last evening was a dismal failure, so far as the dance was concerned. Some "things" of the male persuasion they can t be called men brought in some women, who, if they ever had any virtue, failed to have any of it with them, and the people arose in indignation and left. No blame can attach to the proprietors of the Chemekete hotel for the failure of the ball, nor does the writer detire the visr.ing nremen io mum mat tins dauee was expresaive of -the kindnesses we owo them. GiOKY Tickets. License to wed was yesterday issued out of the clerk's ofiiiaj to Dr. Jasper Jenninitt and Artemisia j Htevens. THE TOURS A ME XT. Tbe Iiaeea of the Closing' Day t-oii- tluued htimMtf of lhe Astot'i- " au Notes, Kte-i The third day of the tournament was roaaiiientby warmer than ei.her of the former days of the' 'tournament. The crowd on the streets w not so large as the preceding d,-y, and not so many ladies were to ls seen. Every hotly felt in a good lmmir. and the hose teams were all in good trim, with the excep ion of .tbe champions, "Capitals,'.' of this city. Dugan was wick all the preceding jnight ; Clarke had a chill the day before, and Howard felt sore jet ftom his "fra cas" with the bicvcle. The team came out on the street thouyh, a little slow, Burely, but ready for a hard trial for the championship race," known as the "New York Test." The' race' was open to all ; wet run"; distance 3tW yardB to the hy drant ; lay 3o0 feet ef hose, disconnect the last, or seventh section, take out the third section from the hydrant, and re place with the seventh section," and con nect the eevtimi removed, to the sixth section. First prize l 00. feet-end 00. - Only tluve entries were -made. Ken cues, of Astoria, Capitals, of Salem, and Eugenes, of Eugene. Keecues started first, and made a beautiiul run, and made their breaks and couplings without a bobble. The same thing that bothered the day befoe worried them in this con test, and caused the time to be slower. There were only forty pounds of pressure on the water at the hydrant, and this caused slow times and caused "Cap's to low the race. Ueocaes woo the race in l :23V. Capital's made a beantifu run, and outside tinien, said they beat itescues by over half a second ; but the judges called the time at l :2ft. Tits bovs certainly ran well, and well deserved the second, if they did not eel tie first prize. l.nsjene e bovs ran last and made a hamlHome run to the hvdrant, but there they ''bobbled." They made several er rors in breaking their couplings, and when thev got water, over a minute and forty seconds of the time had been ex hausted. The Astoria boys certainly had eond reason to feel good over the result of this contest. I hey have to win it again however, in order to claim the champion ship, and it is hardly likely that "Cap's" boys will go to Vancouver next June with the chills and fever. TDK FOOT B ACS. The next thing on the programme was the one-hnndred yards foot race, and de spite the fact that the hour of noon had arrived, it was decided to run it before dinuer. There were nine entries, but only W. Martin of McMinnville, R. D. Patton of Capital Engine Co., E. Long of Capital Engine Co., of Salem, E. Fergu son of Rescue s, and L. Kay ot Kescue s, of Astona, started. Martin, who is without doubt a pro fessional, led, and Kjv, who has a pro fessional record at Chicago, despite his "amatear pretensions m Oregon, lol lowed a close second. When atsjut over seventy-five vards, Martin saw Kay pick ing up on him, and, feeling that he could not win the race himself, began to crowd Kay into the ropes on the east side of tbe Mreet. He ran him into the ropes, but Kay was too etrong, and continued to run, to the finitih. As it was, Ferguson struck tike line finrt, with Patton next, and Long a close third. Long was run into by an Astoria tender boy, but, it was claimed, unintentionally, as every body was excited, and it was at tbe hninh. Kay was very angry, and so were his backers, and, for that matter, so was ; every body, and the strongest efforts of the police were required to keep tlie crowd from dealing summarily with Mar tin. As it was, the crowd surged to and fro, and pretty soon some fellow sighted Martin going to the Chemekete hotel, and at once the crowd, groaning and booting and yelling, started for the Che mekete. Loud kicking was beard, and an appeal was at once mode to the judges, on the race. After consultation, the judges announc ed that they had awarded the race to Lay, and bad debarred Martin forever from running in any state firemen's asso ciation contest. This decision certainly gave good satisfaction to every body, and especially te halem 's firemen, who want nothing that they cant win honestly. The crowd then dispersed, amid loud clieering for the association, judges, and Kescue hose team. MAJCS AMD BBKAK COUfUSO. The "make and break coupling" race was the first on tlie programme after din ner. This contest was for two men from any hoee-teatn to make . and break five couplings in a line of boe, prize 5. Kescue's of Astoria entered J. W. Hare and F. W. PraeL They made the "make and break" in 1 :18. Eugene's entered by Dissinger and Brady, and made the run in 1 :20 1-16. This was one of tlie most interesting con tests of the tournament. The Last race in the tournament was then called. It was a "hose race, dry test." There were four entries: Leba non, Rescues, Tigers and Eugene. The Lebanon boys led in the race, and made a pretty run, but slow time, show ing the uuezie in 53 seconds. As one of their boys put it : "We did net come down here to win prizes, but to have a good time." The writer hopes they have not been disappointed in regard to the "good time." Kescue's, the winners of the "wet test tbe "300 yard foot-race," the "state asso ciation ciiampionship hose-race," aud tlie "make and break couplings," took their positions next. Thev made anotiter good run in this, winning the race in 46 1-16 seconds, and winning unit money, which was $100. Tigers followed, and held the Rescues very close in fact beating them to the nozzle, but a second or so was lost there by some one saying that the nozzie was not up, after it had been dropped. The boys picked it up again, to turn it, but it would go no farther. Time was called in 40 7 16 seconds. Kugf-ne's boys then allowed tip, with "blood in their eye." They had gotten nothing as vet, and tliey ran for this race it being the race they Came down to win. Tliey were hardly 'long winded' enough, for their ropes slackened alter pawling the hydrant. They came in for the second money (60) in 4(i soconds, however. This elided tlie day's Bjnrts, or rather those of the published tournament prt - gramme. The boys were all satisfied that the tournament was over, but there was some "kicking" heard on lhe corner. Hmi were kicking at one thing, and some at another. However; the writer is glad to state that the general feeling among the contesting teams wh one of geniality, and of general good will. The tournament may well be voted a success. i he attendance, while it has not lieen so large as was expected from abroad. hafbeen quite general anion !a!em peo-. pie, mid they all have hern interested in the friendly contests. The fifth minimi convention of the firemen's association h.is been prolific of good results to the firemen, an in relation to their duties in battling with the fiery element, and the gathering of so nianv of our neighbors here with us, has certainlv done much to establish close social relations net ween the people of Salem and her neighboring towns. Lebanon, Eugene and Astoria's teams have all proven themselves repre sentative firemen, and men inclined to lie fair with their opponents and last and best of all what Hremen or any other class should ever be gentlemen. The representatives to tlie association have more generally represented the state, bet it is sale to Bay that a more representa tive class of young men would be hard to select from the neighboring towns. That their visit to Salem has been an enjoyable one, the writer hopes. If any one in this city has left any thing undone that would have added to their pleasure, it certainly should be laid to thoughtless ness rather than any thing else. The judgee M. N. Chapman 'of Halem, M. J. Hroderick of Oregon City, Rnliert Day of Eugene City, F; tl. Kowoe of Lebanon, and W, J." Barry of Astoria and the time-keepers J no. W. Minto of Salem, John For of Astoria, and 11. Clay Hum phrey of Eugene it is believed, tried to do their duties to the entire satinfaction of every body. It was a thankless job, but they were men of more than an aver age spirit of fairness, and but little kick ing was heard against their decisions. Tlie contest over the hook and ladder race, sioken of yesterday, has just been decided, and the prize given to Astoria's boys, along with the earth. It seems that Alert's boy did not get quite up to tlie line whore the finish should have been. Following is a recapitulation of the tournament contests, showing entries and time made, together with the prizes awarded : Steamer Contest Tiger Engine Co., No. 2, Salem, won in W seconds ; prize, flat); Hesitie, No. 2, Astoria. 65.1 sec. Hook & Ladder Contest Alert, No. 1, Salem, won in 4414' seconds; Antoria picked team, 40 seconds. Under contest, prine awarded to Astoria's, Three hundred-yards Foot Kace Pete Grant, of Astoria, won. 250 yards run, in 29'- seconds; prize, $5:1; T. C. Peebler of Lebanon sec-end, W. Dissinger of Eu gene third, and C. F. Wheeler of Leba non fourth. Wet Hose Kace Kescties won in Sl1 seconds ; prize 10J; Capital hose team, of Salem, b'.ii sec.; Ti'er how team, of Salem, 014'; Eugene, C0 ; Lebanon, 6C'. Tender Contest Tizer tender Co., No. 2, of Salem, won in 24 13-16 sec., prize Capital, No. 1, of Salem, second in 25li sec., prize 15; Rescue, of Astoria, 27 1-16 sec. State Association Champion Race Rescue, No. 2, won in l -.TJ1. Prize J250; Capitals 1:20, prize $100; Eu genes, 1 :42. Hundred and fiftv yard foot race Won by E. Kay, of Astoria ; E. Ferguson sec-1 ond ; Dick Patton, and E. Long, of Salem, W. Martin of McMinnville, other entries. No time. "Make and Break Coupling Rescues won, 1 .1.4, prize $2o; Eiyene, 1 :20 1-1G. Dry Hose Te.it Keecues won, 45 1-1 6 sec.; prize $100; Lugene second, 40 sec., prize $50; Tigers, 46 7-16; Lebanon ltescues won, altogether, $725 ; Titters, $185; Alert 11. A L., $li'); Capitals, $115 ; Eugenes, $50. Wliere two (irizes a first and second, were offered, and only two teams entered for contest, the second prize reverts to the association. In this case the associa tion "draws down" $100. The Astoria boys came np here after the most of "thetn air prizes," and they got 'em. Here's to you, boys. We'll look out, and get even next June. PIKKKKH'S AfiBOCUTIOK. Mot at 8 o'clock. The followirg resolu tion was offered and adoptd : Resolved, That the thanks of this as sociation bo and hereby are tendered tbe citizens of Salem for the liberal prizes given to contestants in the tournament, and for the hospitality shown and cour tesies extended the visiting firemen and their friends during the preseut tourna ment and meeting of the association. Win, Martin was debarred trom com peting in any context in future tourna ments. It was requested that delegates to the association in luiure ue etecieu in iau uary. The rules governing steamer contests was changed so that in the future hose teams will have to only run 600 feet and carry 200 feet of hose. Thanks of the association were tender ed Capital engine-company for courtosies shown. Thanks were also extendi! to the va rious transportation companies, to Secre tary Hodgkin, and President Worsly. Rules of the champion hove-race were changed for future contests. AJTKBTHOUGHTB. The streets last evening presented a peculiar appearance. From the noise, and the shouting, and the hurried move ments of people, one would have im agined that all Pandemonium had been turned loose. It was Astoria's boys' night to yell, and they yelled!! Tiger's boys, however, held them even, bringing out their "Silsby," and showing that Salem had gotten something. Astoria's boys were taking advantago of Salem's level streets, and were out driving all evening, and "whooping things up" generally, as they passed along. One very good thing noticeable, was the excellent spirit in which the yells of the victors and the "victims" blended. An attempt was made yesterday to make a race to-day "hub and hub," be twee i Capitals ar.d Rescues to be run to day for "Blood, Iago. bood!" but at last accounts it had not bt-en arranged. bo you wmit nt'ood home-made hack? If no. - cull ini muiniup u t.vi.,, nmcij, u u , bargain. wif FROM SUNDAY'S DAILY. Piiilodobias. After a pleasant, though seemingly short, vacation, tho Philodo- rians reassembled In their hall at the Willamette, university, 011 Friday even ing, Sept. 10, with lenry A. Goddard, president pro tern. Following is a part of the business performed: Propositions for membership were received from Frank T. .Howell, Jos. Atkinson. J. N. Brown, W. T. Rigbv, Ambrie Fields, and K. I). Rhondcs. Transferred from the "inactive" to the "active" lint : Willis C. f lawley, J. Swayne, Stanton W. Strvker, Win. 11. Bagley, I'vi Magee, and" An drew M. Keeves. Officers eluded for tho ensuing term: Samuel W. llulines, pres ident; Willis C. Ilawley, vice president ; Levi Mageo, secretary; Andrew M. Reeves, assistant secretary; Fred. T. Blount, treasurer; Frank M. Anderson, i-ensor ; Jesse Stoops, librarian ; Thos. l Boyd, sergeant-Ht-arms ; Virgil l'er- inger, reporter. lor a short time after the election, the society was entertained with interesting extemporaneous speech es from the officers elect. This society begins its first term, of the present school year, under favorable circumstances, in deed, and the prospects are exceedingly bright for a good year's work. Abticlks Filkp. The First Baptist church of Medford has incorporated and filed articles w ith the secretary of state. It s property, which it may acquire un der these articles, must not exceed $500, 000. It now has monev on hand to the amount of $25. B. F. Adkins, S. L. Ben ncit, and t. r. vtood are tne incorpora tors Also, Emmanuel's Reform ed Church of Bethany, Cedar Mills, and West L nion, Washington county, by A J. Olinger, pastor, John Kunrulh, treas urer, and J no. Keene, secretary Also, the Mt. Hood steam laundry com pany of Portland ; incorporators, T. W'right, D. Kern, and Con. Uyan ; object, to do general laundry bUHiness ; capital stock, $22,000, in shares of $10 each. Tub Bitte Crkkk Fair. Tho second annual fair of the Butte creek agricultu ral association will bo held at their ground.-) near Marquamsville, Clackamas county, Oregon, on Friday and Saturday, the 1st and 2d of October, IS Ho. All ar ticles to com (Kite for premiums must be entered on Friday, tho 1st, and on Sat urday the 2d tho grand display will lie made. Entrance to the pavilion during the whole fair, ten cents each for all it- sonB over twelve years old. Twenty per cent, of premium will be charged for en trance fee. Cash premiums w ill lie paid on ail articles receiving a blue ribbon Second premium will tie awarded a rib bon, ouly, writes J. E. Jack, the secretary 01 ttie association. Death or A. C. Keknk. A. C. Keene died at his reeiJence near Gorvais, Sept 9th, at 6:35 a. m. He was born in East Tenneeoee, in Dec, 1821 ; came to Oregon with the emigration of 1S47; in 1S49 he was married to Miss Nancy Neal, and lived on Mill creek bottom, near Sublim ity for a number of years. He sold his farm there and moved to French Prairie and purchaaed another farm in ISM which he improved and lived on until nts aentn. tie raised a large latmiv, was a kind husband, an indulgent father, 1 good and respected citizen, kind and gen erous to !!; W. C. T. U. The meals and ice cream furnished by the ladies at their hall dur ng the tournament, besides giving tine salitrfaction to those w ho partook, brought in over $)0 in cash. After defraying some necessary expense there will be sulh cieut to pay an indebtedness on the large cariiet 01 their null, and to luave some balance in the treasury. The ladies de sire to return thanks to all who donated provisions, to the honorary niemers gentlemen who assisted in various wavs and to the Statkwm.vn and Talk tor fa vors in generous advertising. WaNi East. lion. T. Mel'. Patton left yesterdav for thn eait. He goes to attend the Knihb-Templar triennial con clave at Ht. I.iuih, .Mi-ui:ri, on the 2lt the general grind chapter, Roval Arch Masons at Vi ashiugtor,D. C, on the'.'Mih instant, aui the centennial anniversary of the grand lodge, A. F. & A. M, of Peiiusytvau:i, ut Philadelphia, on the 24th und 2rnh imtaubi. lie will unit New York and lkstuii on hU trip. Coricrv Coi rt. In the county court ye-tteruay, the ca?e oi 1. 1. Halt, ro- sjxmdent, vs. l.aU-l Teller, B)X-llant apiiealed from a juiiliire' court, was on trial betore s ) uy. it wan an action lor money, and the jury awarded redpondoiii fM aud costs. Tuanks. Tho Daily Htatksman, of baletn, in a newsy little sheet. Fart Or- egnian. 1 h!mk brother ager. Let us return tie- coirip'.imt'iit. The semi- weekly Ea-it Orcgoniun, of Pendleton, is a "newspaper." No Prize Awakoeu. In the matter of the hook and lu'.ldur contest, the board of directors of the association decided to make no award of the prize, but to cause the money off.;rel to revert to tuo awo- ciation. LtTKKAiiv Benefit. Latit night a liter ary entertainment took place ut Zetia for the benefit of the fuuiily of Mr. Junes, union soldier and an esteemed citizen lately deceased. Chamok RACKtrr. Look out for the "changa" racket. One of tbe elick-fin gored gentry "changed" $10 from Char ley Hellcnbrund's jiockot to his, last eve ning. Be cautious iu making chongi with stangerH. Runaway. Tho team of John Mo Gee, of Lincoln, run away on Liberty street south of the Mill creek bridge, last evening, and smashed up ti e wagon con siderably. No serious damage. Goon Bale. The auction sale of David Brower, near Macleay, on Thursday, was a hucci"b, everything selling Rt good prices. W in. Syplicrt was the auctioneer Lshane. Deputy Sheriff Allie Brow brought two insune paliuuU to the Asy luin laHt evening from J'ottlund. Rtcoiibta's Colut. In the recorder court yesterday, throe drunks iiid fines of $2 60 und coats each, and were dis w , , 1 charged. Is this I. W. V. Comt? Says the East Oregonian : "M. V. and J. E. Coffin, of Lawrence, Kansas, cousins of Mrs. J. Bushee, are in town contemplating re maining here permanently. One of Uie young men is a physician of high stand ing, and w ill engage in that profession. The other wishes to engage in the mer cantile business, probably in the hard- are line." If the former mentioned here is Dr. w. . Collin, late niiiprin- tendent of the Salem (Oregon) Indian In- hihtrial school, his many friends will be glad tp hear he has returned to Oregon. Inhtrcctinw tub Folick. At the meeting of the city council on Friday night, a resolution was offered uud adopt ed Instructing the jxilice to suppress bawdy Ikiiihcs at 252 Liberty street, occu- ied by throe women; 122 Ferry, corner ilicrtv, occupied by three women ; 20 State,-occupied by two women; and at o. Its Statu street, occupied by two wo men. Also directing the marshal and police to ferret out and suppress all viola- ions of the law prohihiting the sale W liquors on Sundays and to miners. At OitF.KLKY, Iowa. This office Is in receipt of a letter from Miss Eva II. Kid der, which says that they (J. F. Kidder and family) are well and jiermanoutly lo cated at Greeley, Delaware county, Iowa. Mr. kidder has opened a grcx-ery store, combining boots aud shoes w ith his other stock. Miss Kidder writes veiy flatter ing prospects for the future, und this will ertainly give much pleasure to their many friends in Oregon. ri.KAs.vhT Time. An impromptu "hop" was organized, and given at Reed's op era house on Friday evening. Tho occa sion was intended as a pleasant one, and no one was disappointed a more pleas ant soiree not having been had in this city for some time. A lartre deleirution of ttie visiting firemen were present, and all apparently enjoyed the uxty. The at tendance was very good. Anotiikr Pait.h. Geo. Bogers, of this city, will, 011 next Saturday, issue the first number of of a weekly paper in this city, to lie called" tho "Lunce," and to be devoted to tbe interests of the Knights of Labor. It will he issued from the ollioe of Godfrey 4 Moore, the job winters. in the Turner block. E lectio or OrrtcEkK. The Philodo- sian Society held llieir first meeting for tho school year on Friduy lust and elected the following officers ; President. Ijiura Goltra; vice president, Minnie Frv'key ; secretary, Kate Reynolds; treasurer, Mamie Overboil; censor. Carrie Roval: ibrarian, Loveuia Culver: custodian. ljunie Suvuge. To Rkkkkhs ArtER I.Hiirr. H you will go east on State street from Bush's bank to No. 100, you will find a fine electric light. You wil also find the moat com plete stock of drugs, tuilet articles, etc., at Port's in the citv. - COIM1L PKtK'F.EDLSUB. The Conncil in SpedKl Session Tbe New Commercial Street Bridjre not to lie Built. Council met Friday evening in special session and culLsd to order by Roeerder Bow ie, in tho absent of Mayor Skiunor. Full council present. It was moved and carried that Blackburn Vie sworn in as special police man, in place of J. D. Shaw. John Suvage, Jr., and Mr. Hurtmua were ordered to tie sworn in by the re- coidcr, a special policemen, without pay, at the Salem Flouring mills. Tlie special committee to whom was referred the matter of placing a new electric light cm Commercial stroet. re- iwrted in favor of placing the liirht at the intersection of lhvision und Commercial street. After considerable discussion of the question of the building of a bridge at the end of Commercial street, the coun cil voted on the question of empowering the committee to build the bridge. The vote was a tie. Ttie presiding oflicer de cided in favor of the neuative. Th bridge was considered too expensive. ih llaptist rhurch was granted the une of the ftreet lump Dear the church. Adjourned. I want Hint "HOZObOKT," ai1 fce. "Jiwl out," tlie running drnicicMt aald, Bui here tume powder kunwn 10 be A irood." The natron Inrned and llnd Allii(f, "fin you lupixiii I dm't kuu dot m or equals moxoikiktt MOST KKMAKKABLK. f 1. t. ..fljn.. my. A ...... t. I . - , h i ...n m, an. w.int urniui iu lm applica tion thr (riuran! KM.iflnnl Kb. t.... ...... . .. ... " wv-jitw , 1 in uitNK popular dituuf rice In eiUwutv. 'Tla uned aud piatevu VJ cvcruvfiy. Ayer'n Anue Cure acta direcLK on Ui II ana olllury apparaiun. aud (Invn out Uie innla- riai piiiMiu wuien ladurea liver complaint and bilioua dinordera. Warrauusd 10 cure, or money refunded. Absolutely Pure. This powder never Tiic. A inarvol of puri ty, Mrangth KOd Khol. More ecoimcal tuan the ordluary kuidn. niid curium I told io OonipeiUinn with the multitude of hiw iHl.hort wheiKht. allinin or pliiihale powder, bold TOly,Meaui-Kvil Ka.u.jt Fowdet Co.. WO, all atroel, . i. '