Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-16
OREGON.
Adyices from Portland.


PORTLAND, June 15th.-The Oregon State
Medical Society is now in session here The
meeting is Largely attended by physicians
from all portions of the State.
The annual reunion of the Oregon State
Pioneer Association was held to-day at Nc
AIinnville, Yamhill county, and was very
largely attended. 1t is estimated that fully
5000 persons were present.
A series of revival me etings is being held
in the city by Mr.. Hollenback, of San Fran
cisco. The meetings are well attended, and
much religious enthusiasm is being awakened.
The weather is cool and showeIy.
The Willamette and Columbia rivers were
both at stand early this morning
Some licentious wretch enticed little six
year-old daughter of NJ. Andrews, of East
Portland, behind pile of lumber at the foot
of Jefferson street to-day, and outraged her.
The discovery was maze soon after the crime
was perpetrated, but the villain had made his
escape. Officers are now in hot pursuit, and
the brute will doubtless be captured soon.
The father of the outraged girl is almost
frantic with rage, and VOWS that he will shoot
the wretch on sight.
Escape of Fishermen Collision OF YES.
acknowledgements FOund-Serious Acci-
dent.
PORTLAND, June 15th.-Two fishermen
came through the surf at the mouth of the
Columbia last night, after drifting about on
the ocean fourteen hours. Their boat was
capszed in the breakers, but the net hung to
it and the men clupg to the net How they
escaped the peIils of the sea is a matter of
wonder
The steamer G.. w. Elder, when leaving
Astoria last evening, collided with the Brit
ish bark Scottish Bard. moored at the wharf.
The steamer knocked large hole through one
of her iron plates. The bark was also dam
aged. The damage to the vessels will amount
to several hundred dollars. Fortunately no
one was injured.
The Grand Jury of the Circuit Court of
Marion county have returned four indict-
ments against Bradshaw and Murphy, the
notorious Turner robbers. Their trials will
come off early next week.
A young man named Abe Nelson. living
near Independence, Polk county, while en-
gagad in rolling wheat yesterday, was thrown
out by the runaway of the team. One end
of the heavy roller passed over his body,
breaking several ribs and very seriously injur-
ing him.
The Portland 0u.rage- Races Postponed.
PORTLAND, june notwithstanding
vigorous search for the wretch who so
brutally outraged the little six-year-old
daughter of NJ. Andrews this morning, he
has thus far managed to elude capture. 1t
appears that the fellow, whose name could
not be obtained, met the child and bv prom.
ising to giva her pair of earrings induced
her to follow him. After the outrage he left
her standing behind pile of lumber, telling
her to remain till his return. In that
way he made his escape. The child then
ran home and told her mother what
had happened. She gave personal descrip-
tion of the man, which has been furnished
the officers. Great public indignation exists
over the affair, and il the villain is captured
he will probably be deal. with su,nmarily,
The races announced to commence near
this city by the Northwestern District Agri-
cultural Society on July 4th have been post
poned until the 26th of July, and will con-
tinue until the 29th. The postponemept is
made so as not to interfere with the State
Fair, and for the reason that number OF
fine speeders are expected from Baker City.
Express Robher on Trial.
PENDLEToN, June 15th.-The first of the
cases OF the State against H. G. Paige, for
robbing Wells, Fargo & Co.'S treasure box in
July, was begun to-day. A jury was im-
paneled without much difficulty. The Court
is now engaged in hearing testimony for the
prosecution.
4 Suicidal Jump.
ASTORIA June 15th.-An unfortunate
known as Nelly Jones, aged about 20 years,
this afternoon jumped with suicidal intent
from the second-story window of the Walla
Walla restaurant, distance of twenty five
feet. She struck upon heavy timber,
crushing in her breast, and in ten minutes
afser she died Her real name was said to
be Ella Levens, and her parents reside in
Amity, Yamhilt county.
WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
Fatal Land Quarrel.
CoLFAx, june 14th.-At o'clock this
Wash 0tield shot and killed Mat