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0 1 - K HIE GLORIOUS FOURTH. lea'u Celebration a 'Glit tering Saceeas. EOTLY CONTESTED BACKS. Isierestlnsr Exercise at the Square Mr. Faltoa'i Oration The Procession---5ote. Tbe Fourth has come and gone. The guccess of the celebration in Salem came cp to the expectations of the most san guine. The promoter of tbe event can congratulate themselves that every part of the programme, except, of coarse, the ' y parade, was successfully 'carried ont and gave the most eminent satisfaction to I the thousands of spectators. Early yesterday morning, all roads leading to Salem began to be filled with vehicles of all descriptions, fall of farm ers, their wives, families and friends, bound for tbe big celebration at Salem. They expected to put in the day to tbe best of advantage from the variety of the amusement afforded, and they had no eccasion to be disappointed. The prepar ations for the event had been made on an extensive scale. The streets an I side walks were thickly lined with evergreen, gags and bunting, and every kind of dec oration known. From the state house and all public bnildings the national flag was thrown to the breeze, while there was hardly a residence, especially along the line mapped oat for the procession, which did not sport a flag or a patriotic emblem of some description. The streets had been well sprinkled, and there was no flying dost to dixturb the olfactories or obscure the view of the spectators. A boat 9:4), Company B. under com mand of Captain Lovell, and headed by Grand Marshal Burnett, and the II. A. C. Eand, proceeded to the State house, and escorted to the city, Governor Pen noyer, president of the day. Major W. J. D'Arcy, reader of the Declaration of Independence, Secretary Mc Bride, .treasurer weoo, i;ierK oi r ixxji com missioners Davis, and Mayor Kamsey, seated in two carriages. The procession having been formed, moved promptly np Conrt street to hum mer, thence by the right to Hummer, thence by the right to State, down State to Commercial, ana down Commercial to Marion square, under direction of Marshal Burnett, and Aids II. J. Ellis, an4 I. A. Manning. : Policeman. Policeman II. A. C. Band. National Colors. Carriage containing the President of the Day, Orator. Chaplain and Header of the Declaration of Independence. Carriage Containing the Honorary Com mittee. Co. B, 2nd Reg't., O. N. G., nnder com mand of Capt. H. L. Lovell. Cannon. Sedgwick Post, No. 10, G. A. It. Salem Junior Band. IT. R. Indian Training School. Fire Department of Salem, as follows: Chief h.nginoer. Assistant Chief Engineer. Alert Hook and Ladder Co. No 1. Capital Engine Co. No. 1. Tiger Engine Co. No. 2. Salem Engine Co. No. 3. Cbemeketa Bicycle Club. Citizens on Foot. Citizens in Carriages. Citizens on Horseback. When the liead of the procession reached Commercial street, on the re turn from the state house, word was brought that the liouse ot Policeman Barndrick, who was clearing the way f the procesHion, was on tire, anil the fire department was sent to the scene of the conflagration. The procession was a very hnpoinr one, and made by far the best display of any the writer has ever seen in Salem. A very aioneing and wucirestive feature of the parade was the dilapidated-looking covered wagon, drawn by a six-mule team, which followed the (irand Army of the Republic. Upon the cover was marked "IT. S.", and the vehicle was represented as a wagon of the U. S. com missary department during war times, with its escort, composed of soldiers with arms shouldered, and upon the bayonets were ailixed sides of bacon, hard tack, carrots, onions, potatoes, and other army rations. Following the. commissary wag on, came a broken down team of horse, drawing a waton in which was seated a family of "exodnsing" negroe. who had attached themselves to the U. S. army for protection. These two features of the parade were langhuble, though true, to life. The U. S. Training school students tamed out in fom and made a very cred itable jpptturjii -e. at did Co. B. The lat ter nurched an I kpt step with remark able prwiNion, and executed the com ; man. In Citaiii Ixivell in tine style. Ttw lire dep.irt'iient was a very fine feature of the pricwtaiori. First came Alert Hook an. I ladder company, and then two engines, drawn by four horses, an J each followed by its respective hose cart. Th bet turnout was from Tiger, although Capital's and Three's deserved and received a considerable share of the attention of the onlookers. The Chemeket Bicycle club nude a specially handsome appearance. This organisation, with a few independent bi cyclists, rode two abreast after the fire department, each cyclist simply in a white shirt and pantaloon, except, of course, the tricyclic. Counting all, there were thirty-four la line twice as large a number as any other city in the "tate has been able to torn out. They attracted much attention and admiration upon their fine appearance. The exercises at the square began Im mediately after the arrival of the proces sion there. Governor Pennoyer an nounced that the programme would then besj's, in the following terms: "Ladies and Gentlemen: We are assembled here to celebrate the 111th anniversary of the first day o American independence. The programme will be vin with prayer by the chaplain, Rev. J. ' M. t!ClC." . Mr. !Jv-k tlx! dlirrd an Impressive I leaver, af?r which the II. A. CL Iwnd I rendered, in excellent style, a patriotic . select ion . 1 A chorus of fifty eelert Toiees, under d reckon f Dr. C- II. Hall, then sang finely, " To Thee, O Country," an inspir ioganthem. The Declaration rJ tmUnaiulMiM - BHWfcU.MWM9 M 1 vj juajor w. 4. U Axcy, in so clear and impressive a manner that all iwithin range of his yoke listened with attention. Mies Hallie Parish followed in a solo, "The Sword of Banker Hill," in her osaal superior style and voice. THE OKATIOX. The oration of Hon. C. XV. Fulton. r Astoria, followed. Tbe speaker's address was extempore, and was an eloquent ef fort. The speaker began by reciting the xauie iiymn i nne Kepubbc." tie then took np the history of the spirit of liberty amongst tbe subjects of England, from tbe time when tbe riyht of trial bv a jury of peers was secured from Henry II, in the twelfth centary. 'The next im portant step toward secnnnz the riehta of the subject was the wresting of the Jiagna cnarta from King John. This secured to the British subject rights which ne has jealously endeavored to preserve ever since, when King Wil liam, in the 17th century, 'ascended the throne of England, these rights were re asserted and protected by him. lhe Declaration of Indpendence, the monument erected npopon the shores of time which shall forever stand as a bea con of liberty to the unborn ages, marked another era in the history of this progress oi uie oeuei mat man is enuowea wits certain inalienable rights which neither prince nor potentate could repress. Who can turn back the tide of human liberty and civilization? To-day in Eu rope all potentates are trembling npon the verge of revolution and dissolution. It is only a question of time when our liberties, as we enjoy them, shall be ex tended to all Europeon countries. ihus, besides being the 111th anniver sary of the independence of our republic, is the centennial anniversary of the adop tion of the constitution. - The careful student of history alwavs notices that in great crises a man suited in ability and patriotism to the occasion rises. Had it not been for Washington's energy, character, ability, patriotism and integrity, we might never have lived in a glorious and free nation. Not only in the field, but in the halls of legislation has the United States been particularly bless ed in having able and fearless men to direct the course of legislation. The American people owe as much to Daniel Webster, one of the greatest of patriots, as to any other statesman. There is one other who should not be forgotten, and that is he who stood at the head of the American people in its hour of greatest peril and piloted the ship of state safely through the rocks and shoals of secession and treason. Abraham Lin col was the greatest of patriots and citi sens. Now, having been given by our fore fathers the fruits of their strife for liberty, are we keeping in sight as we ought this spirit of liberty and patriotism? The average ritizen who is heedlessly rushing on in the pursuit of riches says, care lessly : "Let politics be taken care of by the politicians." Tbey can't attend to politics, but when the occasion comes they swear at the politicians for that for afi a . t 1 a a i wnicn iney are inemseives to oiame. The politicians are not in fault, but the people. The politicians can hardly be blamed for doing that which was placed in their power by the people, who stay away frem the primaries and from tbe polls when their votes are needed in the cause of right government. People are apt to vote a ticket which has been doc tored because it is of their political faith Don't vote altogether for the party, say I, but for the man. Another subject of particular interest just now is the question of incorpora tions. In considering this matter, I don't speak as a demazogue, but because the subject requires attention. In the determ ination of the problem of how we shall develop our wonderful resources we have given two great powers to corporation. This is especially true of railroads. We have allowed them to water their stock, and then endeavored to secure redress by fs'-t'wa their freight charges. There ar two kinds of water prohibition which the speaker believed in, and those were the prohibition by legislation of railroad from watering stock, and milkmen from waNrinx their milk. The spfiiker sjtoke. about the pauper immigration touring to the shores of tbe United Sts'es. Itvtght to be stopped. We have no u fur this class of citizens, but only for those trho sail ufider the stars and Htripes. Adherents t j the red flag ought to liar no pla-e. They would better be hung or transported rather than ; allowed to interfere with the course of American legislation. It is Important that v.e consider this ques tion, a there is none of more burning imiotance. The iroper method to handle the problem is by better natural ization laws. I hofe, said the speaker, thit onr peo ple will preserve unimpared tiie great in heritance oi our forefathers, and that they will never care to sail nnder any other Hag than the glorious stars and stripe, and will never want to receive any other flag in its stead. After a fine peroration in the same strain the speaker closed bv reciting the con clusion of Longfellow's "Baildingof the Ship;" Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State! Sail on, O Union, strong and great ! Humanity with all it fears. With all the hopes of future years, In hanging hrealhlena on thy fate ! We know what Master hud thy keel, What Workmeu wroight thy ribsof steel, Who made each mast, and sail, and rope, What anvils rang, what hammers beat, In what a forge and what a heat Were idiaped the anchors of thy hope ! Fear not each sodden sound and shock, Tis of the wave and not the rock ; Tis but tbe flapping of the sail. Ami not a rent made by th gale ! In spite of rock and tempest's roar, In spite of false lights on the shore, Ssil on, nor fear to breast the sea ! Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee, Oar hearts, onr hopes, our prayers, our tears. Our faith triumphant o'er our fears, Are all with thee are all with thee! At the conclusion of t!e address, Jas. G. Clarke, the "poet-singer," sang tbe "Battle Hymn of tbe Itepnblic" in a very sweet manner. His words were enunciated very clearly. The band then rendered a selection. "Years Ago," and the audience were dismissed until two oVlock, when the bicycle races began at Wiiison's avenoe. ; . ths BK-rcut mes. 5 At two o'clock, several thousand peJ.le assembled at the avenue, to witness the races. The rpxes arocai , the track was literally crowded, and every available poiat from which a good view could be obtained was utilized. Several of the more venturesome spectators mounted high upon the scaffolding built around the M. E. church spire. The H. A. C. band occt.pied its stand in the center of tbe avenue, and, daring the contests, played many selections. The races were very interesting and close, and tbe con testants, m their straggles to obtain tbe leaa, were loudly cbeerew and encour aged by the crowd. Tiie first contest was tbe one mue state amateur race. Three contestants en- lMIHlMria n.l A lk.rf Tt. racers kept well together throughout, an-1 in toward tbe end Lewis demonstrated that he was the superior of his younger competitors, by spurting ahead and com ing out an easy victor in 3 minutes and 1j 3-5 seconds. Seven laps of the track make a mile. The boys' race of four laps was be tween Ed. Baker and Harry Albeit, and was won after a hard struggle by tbe lat- j ter. Time, 2: 13. i There were but two entries for the state championship race, of one mile Bert Hatch, of Salem, and Fred Merrill. of Portland, the former riding a Victor I and tbe latter a Champion wheel. The first heat was won by Merrill in 3:21. ror tbe five-mile state chammonshiD race, Lewis, Fiske. and Albert entered. In the third lap of the third mile. Fiske fell and drew out, and the race was won by Lewis in, 13:38 4-5, with Albert a good second. , The second heat of the race between I Hatch and Merrill was then run, and was won by the latter bv three inches. Time, 3:411-5. The contest was very close. Albert and Pearce entered for the run and ride contest, of four laps. Upn the first attempt of the contestants to mount their wheels both fell, but quickly recov ered. Time. 2:51. The iudnes of the races were JoseDh Thompson. J. T. Greg, and E. M. Waite ; time keepers. M. N. Chapman, Breese Biirs, John W. Minto, Chas. Cox, Mark Skitf, and W. W. Martin. firemen's races. The crowd adjourned to Commercial street, where the contests between the firemen began. The first race was tbe wet test heee race, for which a team from Tirer No. 2 and from Salem No. 3 had entered. The race was 200 yards to hydrant; at tach and lay 300 feet of hose; uncouple and screw on pipe; time to be called when water leaves pipe ; carts to carry not less than 3o0 feet of hose. Threes ran first and after a fine rnn, got water in 56 1-5 seconds. Tigers fol lowed and made a good run, but made a "bobble" at the hydrant, making their time 57 seconds. For the steamers there were two con testants. Tigers, and a company of Threes and Capitals. Tbe race was to run three hundred feet, with not to ex ceed forty-five men on the rope; hose companies to run six hundred feet with three hundred feet of hose on reel ; hose to be in one continuous line, all couplings made; attach hose to engine; lay one hundred feet of hose, break coupling, put on play pipe, and throw water; pipe to be screwed on and if blown off no time to be given ; time to be called when water passes through nozzle. Threes and Capitals ran first and got water in 19 seconds. Tigers followed, and after a remarkably tine run got water in 37 3-5 seconds. This race is the same as the State champion fire men's contest, and Tigers' time is by sev eral seconds the best ever made in Or egon. Ti?ers' tender team had no competitor. but nevertheless made the run of 200 yards in 26 4-5. For the foot-race of 125 yards there were five or six contestants. The race was won by li. D. Patton in 13 1-5 sec onds. The judges of the races were F. H. D'Arcy, T. C. Shaw, and M. C Starr; timekeepers, Jno. W. Minto, E. Hutchin son, and Mark L. Skin. THK FIRE WORKS. In the evening, about nine o'clock, a crowd of several thousand people assem bled at Wiiison's avenue to witness the display of fire-works, which were under charge of Frank Cooper. The display, while not especially variedin numbers, of nieces let off. was very creditable. and was highly enjoyed by tae audience. The variety stores, candy stands, ice creara saloons and eanut men reaped rich harvests. TLs onler during the day was espec ially good. Hut one harht ts reported that required police interference. Salem, in the matter of celebrations, has demonstrated that she can outdo all Oregon rivals, outside of Portland. Marshal Burnett and his aids are to be congratulated on the efficient manner in which they conducted the exercises of the day. It is estimated that folly 10,000 people from Salem and the surrounding country witnessed and took part in some por tion of the celebration. This is the first Fourth of Ju!y celebra tion under the auspices of Salem's citi zens that has been given in ten years. Its success should encourage the man aster of the affair to give another on next Fourth. , Tbe Cbemeketa bicycle dub, un der Captain Hatch, is a fine or ganization, and was a prominent feature of the parade. Thirty-four bicyclists in line is twice as large a number as any other city in the state baa been able to get together at one time heretofore. i AT OTHKK M.ACZS. At Hubbard a good time was reported. Hon Kofus Mallory delivered the oration. The principal feature was a rame of base ball between a rlub from Hubbard and one from the Indian school at Cbemawa, in which the Hubbard boys were victo rious. At Aumsville, Co. A, 2d regiment, O. N. G., Cap. F. T. Wrightman, was pres ent and took part In the parade. Tbe typical "plug-ugly" also participated and made fun for the small boys. A good deal of interest was manUested in a skir mish drill by A company, and withal i tiie elebration was considered quite sac 1 ressfuL i. W. Sprig delivered the ad 1 dress. " . F0U VTETCOSDATS DAILY. Tax liaiLEoaD Coxxussio. The regu lar monthly meeting of the railroad com mission was held at the state capito yes terday! But -ittle business was transact ed. The commissioners have just re turned from a trip over the east side di vision of the narrow gauge. They fcund that while the road was not in tbe best condition in the world, the company is making considerable improvement, and that before rerv long tbe road will be as good as any. The west side division wiil be examined before long. A communi cation was received from the authorities of the Oregon Pacific, stating that the bridges on their line were being rapidly repaired, and that before winter set in every stmcture between Albany and Va quina would be in first-class condition for wet as well as dry weather. A formal complaint against tbe O. K A N. com pany has been received from Tbe Dalles in regard to exorbitant charges by that company upon some oxen shipped to Portland. The proper papers for investi gation are now being prepared, and if the troube is not adjusted between now and the next regular meeting of the board, 6teps for settlement of tbe matter will be taken. Thb Frke Delivery. Yesterday the carriers of the mail delivery system might have been seen fijQbg around the city car rying letters and papers to those who had given up their boxes at the postoffice. It has not as yet been definitely decided bow many collections and distributions of mail will be made per day, but probably three. It will take several days to find out just how much the carriers can do, and then it will also be determined at what times the collections from the dif ferent boxes will be made. It is likely that there will be one before the morn ing California express, another about 11 o'clock and the third before the evening California express. The carriers .will, probably not be able to collect from all the boxes for the early morning train, but only from those in the business part of town. ' Postmaster OJell desires that the public be again cautioned that every drop letter now going through the post office requires a two-cent stamp. Costs acts Let. The board of asylum commissioners met yesterday and opened the bids for contracts for furnishing the asylum supplies, which have been adver tised for several weeks. Tbe successful bidders were as follows: Krausse & Klein, boats and shoes, $208.05; Salem Flouting Mills company, flour, $1,487.50 ; T. McF. Patton, stationery, $29.90 ; Brown, Fullerton & C, hardware, $35.75; also contract for tinware to same firm ; Dugan Bras., plumbing, $16.25; Dan. J. try, drugs, $150; J. M. Rosenberg & Co., dry goods, $252.90; J. J. Dalrymple, cloth, $425; J. G. Wright, groceries, $2,302.32 ; J. G. Wright, crockery, $49.13 : J. G.Wright, coffee, $312.81 ; Gilbert A Prtterson, spices, $29; John Hcghes, paints and oils, $94. 50. Important Litigation. The case of L. 8. Winters vs. Louis and Augusta Mel cher was opened in Justice Payne's court yesterday. Tbe suit is for $11.04, the amount which the plaintiff claims he lost on a quantity of bacon sold him by defendants last fall. The latter endeavor to avoid the responsibil ity by showing that the bacon was sold by their daughter. The case occupied the attention of the court and jury yes terday afternoon and evening, and was continued until to-day. It is being hotly contested by five attorneys. A Res away. Yesterday morning, tbe horse of Judge Waldo, which was hitched to a tree near the residence of Mrs. Lo gan, on south High street, became fright ened at the switch engine, and, breaking loose, st artel down Trade street at a lively rate. After rnnninsr a block, tbe buggy ran into a tree and was smaf bed badly. The vehicle had been loaded with a camping outfit and provisions, wbic? were scattered promiscuously along the route of the runaway. The horse was captured. Kelty's Casr. On last Friday even ing, Kelty, the wife mnrderer, was ar raigned belore Jnsttce rnnk, ot 1 fellas, and waived examination. He was bound over without bail. IHstrict Attorney Belt had instructed his deputy at Dallas to have him arraigned whenever the oppor tunity presented, and accordinnly he was arraigned at that time, bis health ap pearing better. It will be several months before court meets in Polk county. Bar Bcrxkd. On Sunday evening, about six d'clock, a barn at Dixie, Polk county, situated near the mill of Wasl burn, Kratx A Co., caught on fire and burned to the ground. Several small boys were seen coming from the barn a little while before the flames burst forth, and it is suppose I that they must have set it, prohahlv with matches, with which thev were plavin. The loss is about $400. " Another Crazy. Looey Peterson, a farm hand, aired 20 years, was examined veterdav before Jodiie. Shaw, anil by Doctors Byrd and McAfee, and declared insane. Peterson has I teen off his balance for about two weeks. He is in sane over religious topics, and imagines that lie is the Lord, and that it is his mission to preach the gonpeL Ha was committed to the asylum. Waived Examination. Dr. G. IL Davis, the alleged abortionist, yesterday morning waived examination in Justice O'Dooald'a court and was boand over to await the action of the grand jury in the sura of $2000. Several witnesses had been subpnroaed from Cbsiopoeg to ap pear at the examination. The cash bonds furnished by Dr. Davis' brother were continued. Osoanized. Tbe stockltolders of the Willamette Valley Fruit company met at the office of the Capital National bank last night and organized by the election of three directors. R. H. Wallace, C. B. Trescott and R. J. Hendricks were chosen as such directors. Then at the directors' meeting R. 8. Wallace was elected president of the company, J. 11. Albert treasurer and secretary, and C. B. Trescott superintemlent. Fixes ro Assaclt. Yesterday in Justice Payne's court, Elmer lleiner was fined $" and costs, amounting in all to $15.45, for asa'iit upon Jimmte Coffey. FROM THURSDAY'S DAILY, WHEAT. That the wheat yield of 1SS? wEl be large, is amply assured, and that the price will remain better than it .has been for the past foar or five years, is !moH as certain, The increased facilities for transportation of grain afforded to Wil lamette valley shippers will undoubtedly raise the price of ti e cereal seven or eight cents above what it would other wise have been, and competition of home and outside buyers is sure to increase this amount by several cents over last year's quotations. With the foreign mar ket for Oregon wheat in better condition, and the assurance of a heavy crop, farm ers can be justified in feeling that much more prosperous times are in store for them. The Mehaxa Celebration. The cele bration at Mehama on July 4ih was a suc cess in every particular. The attendance was large and the day's programme of exerciea was very satisfactorily carried out. Headed by the Mehama band the procession formed in the morning and marched 'o the pleasant grove near the city, where the exercises were held. The oration was delivered by J. E. Hamilton, lately from the east, and was pronounced a fine effort. Speeches were made by John Minto, Sr.of this city, and ethers. The usual firing of the anvil in tbe morn and bombs and firecrackers during the day were patriotically indulged in to a large extent. The day closed with a dance in the evening, which was largely attended. Ths celebration was under the auspices of the Mehama post of the (irand Army of the Republic, and the Mehama band. Resolutions or Indignation. The Lebanon Engine company which sent a duly accredited hose team to the late firemen's tournament at Vancouver, and then won. as it claims, the second prize of the championship hose race, has passed resolutions of indignation at the action of the board of directors com posed of three members from Astoria who awarded such prize to Astoria Hose Co., No. 1, their time being 2:14 4-5, while Lebanon s was 1 :44 4-5. Two of the resolutions are: "Resolved, That this company will not quietly submit to so gross and palpable injustice to our hose team; and be it further Resolved, That tbe action of said directors was in equitable, selfish and dishonest, and they are a disgrace to the Northwestern Firemen s association, as well as the Astoria fire department, which they belong." OrncEs Con solid at id. Tuesday the offices of the Oregon Short Line and the Union Pacific railroads in Portland wee turned over to the Oregon Railway and Navigation company, and hereafter all matters pertaining to Portland traffic will be done here instead of Omaha. Under the new order of things, the gen eral traffic officers in Portland are clothed with power equal to that of the traffic officers in Omaha. This will be very ad vantageous for through traffic, and will greatly facilitate it. From this time for ward there will be practically one line between Portland and Omaha. People interested in railroading are now waiting to see whether the Northern Pacific will undertake to carry freight from the east to Portland via the switchback. Turned Over. Sheriff Minto yester day turned over to the county commis sioners that part of the delinquent tax rolls of 1885 and 1880 upon which be had been able to collect no taxes. On the 1st of April, 1887, the amount of delin quent taxes on these two rolls was $10, 943.68; bt so vigorous has been the pursuit of Mr. Minto and de unties after delinquent tax-payers that tkere remains of this amount only $lf.OJ.4l of the roll of 1885. and $1,290.70 of that ot 1880. These are by far the smallest amounts of delinquencies which have been turned in for many years. The coanty is fortunate in having so vigilant a collector as the present sheriff. Resolution Passed. The school board at its last meeting passed the following resolution : " That teachers who may be selected for positions in the school the ensuing year shall be required to have certificates from the county school board for at least one year ; and any teachers chosen who may not hold such certificate shall be required to be examined at the meeting of the board in August, and ob tain a certificate for at least one year, before their election shall lie deemed final." Applicants should take notice of tty8. l A Hi nting Trip. Messrs. Lute Savage, Jos. Aiken, and A. Orant left on last evening's train for Roseburg, ami from that place will fro into the mountains on a two weeks' hunting trip. The party was accompanied by a number of hounds and all the paraphernalia for a successful hunting expedition. After tbe hunt, Mr. Savage will leave for Han Francisco, and then for New York and other Eastern cities. He expects to make j the rounds and return in about six weeks or two months. A Road Case. Recorder trickier, ex offici joust ice of the peace, was yesterday engaged in hearing tbe case of Ciilbert Bros. vs. J. Macey, supervisor of road district No. 22. This is a case wherein Macey seized a horse belonging to the plaintiff's as security for road tax alleged to be doe from them to him. Plaintiffs sue to recover possession of the home. Recorder 8 trickier has taken the matter nnder advisement. Personal. M. G. Morgan, of M. G. Morgan & Co., 171 Second 'street, Port land, is in the city. This firm deals ex clusively in all kinds of dairy machinery, all the way from a milk bucket to a creamery. They have all tbe latest im provements and contrivances, and the location at such a boose in Oregon is a great convenience to our dairymen. CoNNzxcxD- Woke. Contractor Dorc koop has commenced work en the east portico of tbe state capito). It will be made to resemble nearly the west ap proach.. " :-.',! STATE TEACHEKS' ASSOCIATION. I Doings of the Department of .Saperln ' , tendence The Prosrainme j , for To-day. i Tbe department of superintendence of the state teachers' association convened j in the state superintendent's office yester day, July 6th, promptly at 11 o dock a. in. There were present Supta. J. A. C. Frennd, of Yamhill, Win. Priest, of Jack son, George W. Russell, of Douglas, Geo. A. Peebles, of Marion, E. E. Quick, of Columbia, D. V. 8. Reid, of Linn, D. F. May, of Clackamas, and many others who are directly interested in this department of education. State Supt. McElroy, chairman ex of ficio, appointed D. V. S. Reid, of Albany, secretary pro tern, ; and then read a pa per written by Sopt. A. Frazier, of Wasco county, on the subject, "Dismissal of Teachers. Supt. Russell read a paper on "How to Secure efficient Superintendence of Schools." An essential element is fond ness tor children, school superintend ence should be taken out of politics. Teacher must have a keen sense of mor ality. He must be well grounded in the organic laws, or in human organism. Then Supts. Freund, Peebles aud Quick followed in an interesting discussion on tbe subject, after which the superintend ents adjourned until 1 :30 p. m. of the fol lowing afternoon. The afternoon session opened with the discussion'District Clerks' Annual Re ports," by Supt. Reid. The speaker gave a full analysis of the needs of our public schools in the matter of enrollment of pupils by district clerks; the number of resident pupils ; number of pupils enroll ed in flie public schools; average daily attendance; per cent, of attendance; number of )ersons attending private schools. Discussion continued by Supts. Peebles, Russell, McElroy, Priest and others. HupL Priest said that good attorneys interpret the law to mean that one or two directors may "go on the clerk's bonds" if the third bondsman is not a director. Supt. May and others, in answer to a question, gave it as their opinion that three persons, consisting of two directors and the clerk, may be a quorum at an nual school meetings. The state superintendent said that three may form a quorum to organize a district. Supt. Quick cited an example of a dis trict in his county that used some of the county funds, which were spent for a ten dollar stove ; which thing was illegal. Supt. Peebles believes that the school fund should be held sacred to the pur pose for which it was donated. There has, however, yet been no call for a de cision from the state on the matter. Supt. Reed said there is not a syllable in the law to prevent a district from usinz relate and county funds to build houses, buy stoves, etc. EVENISG SESSION. The evening session opened at 8 i s'L-hlr . n. Vt .Vvinl a ( ! Vs t Ik tin . v a. pvui' ...... wwv.v j i. r t many teachers from abroad and at home .there were present many visitors, among . whom were his excellency the governor, . and the secretary of state, ths state . . . t . i. 1 treasurer, tne state primer, anui several other distinguished officials. The state superintendent announced that this was property the opening session of the teachers' association. The H. A. C. band played a beautiful operatic selection. invocation by uev. j. it. im. ued, oi Roseburg. ' The song "The Two. Young Roses,'" was sung by the Aftiphion quartette. This quartette is comjiosed of Mr. Young, principal of the lafayette public school, and Messrs. Itaymond, Ryley, and Sears, of Salem. The address of welcome was delivered by Pres. Van Scoy, of tbe Willamette university. The address was an able and original one, and the welcome extended to visiting teachers was cordial. Tres. D. T. Stanley, of the Oregon state normal school at Monmouth, responded. The response was very complimentary to the people of Salem and was worthy of the attention from the audience it re ceived. An instrumental solo was then ren dered by Miss Dalrymple, of Salem. mar i.u t aii i a a? avain a:it vi 7a iciji e au g a-usj ucnutr ful solo, "Last Night.'' Fres. T. li. Bronson, of McMinnville- college, lectured "Elements of success in the true teacher." President Brownson gave a very clear exposition of what is essential to consti tute a successful teacher, and urged upon each the importance of endeavoring to excel in his calling. The address was an able one. The solo, "The Flower Girl," was sung by Miss Hallie Parrish. The serenade was sung by the Amphlon quartette. The Statesman regrets very much that a more extended notice of the proceedings furnished by its competent special re porter, is unavoidably crowded out. MORNING SEHHION 0 O'CLOCK. "Essay writing, its uses; means of se curing it," J. D. Ilawes, principal Hills boro public schools. "Class management In public schools," W. I. Vawter, principal public schools, Eugene City. "Commercial work in public schooN," J. B. Horner, principal Roseburg pu ic schools. "ITiysiology and hygiene, method of." Mrs. Jennie E. Dawne, .-alem public -schools. General discussion "Mistakes ftv school management." ArraaNooN session 1 :'.V) o'clock. "Local geography, its purposes and methods," C. F. Rnpvl, principal public schools. Junction uu v. "Drawing in schools," F. Berchtold, state agricultural co; lege. "Educational maxims," C. C. Brower, Colombia county. "industrial education in public schools,'' W. A. Wetzel L city snpertn tendent public schools, East Portland. ' S ! ill . a ifenerai a im ivnum ji es ns ana ex pedients found helpful in daily school life." A Card or Thaxks. At the last regu lar meeting of Sedgwick K. C. No. f, a unanimous vote of thanks was tendered to all those who so kindlv ietrt them on the 4th of July.