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The times., 1897-12-31

pairs Women'S Muslin Dra" rs. deer
hem witt. tuclSs above yoke Dant, sol ~
K n..irs w,neu's Cambria Drawers, rlffle
cf etnhioihery tucks above ruffle yOio
band. Reduced from zee to 38e pair
> WCu.en's Canbrtr Skirl ;, ueep r9IIte'
Redncef. from 81 90 tO 5Oe. eacn.
Fer CT Percaie Gow1s, hand ~ de
tuckS down front doaDie yoke m oaCk,
aoI t,Iwu front. Reduced frDm 50 ~
to 81 90 each
SeCCLH S-OoT.
The times., 1897-12-31
Knit Underwear Dept.

9 Ir.d1ts' All-silk Swiss Ribbed Vests
high T,eth. long sleeves, Reduced IrUU
81 % to 5OC. each
II pairs WOmen's Plain White MeTino
PantS slightly SOilet- Sizes 5p .thH -
Red,teed Tt0ni 81 30 to 5UC pair.
3 W0nen's silk and f.isle Thread Vests.
swiss ribbed. higE neck, short 81 eeEts.
small sizes. Reduced from Sl.I7 L. I5c.
each.
First floor.
The times., 1897-12-31
Mems $3.50 and $ FedoraS

All this sea sons sbap pes-Pea RI,
Brown, Nutrfa, Tan ami Black =
small lots Of our regular stock.
The times., 1897-12-31

The Times story that GOV. Shepherd
has been seriously III, is, as matter Of
course, true. The deniais of it are lies
of Washington particularly, but it is also
especially addressed to the proprieto IS
and editoIs OF the newspaper known 20
the police as The Washington Evening
Star.
The times., 1897-12-31
Mems SOC ScarfS for 55C.

Choice OF Imperials, Tecks. Puffs,
FouI IL Hands. BOWS ana Clubs ->pe-
cial holiday Ia tterns. Cur soc Meek
weaf is thc same as Others sell At
75c, you know
The times., 1897-12-31

The calling OF tue legislature of Ten.
nessee in special session by the gov vernu:
opens up the Senatorial coatest in th 4:
State little earlier than was expected,
but the contest will proceed right uicr.
riiy from the start. 1t was thought when
Gov. Taylor had the appointment OF a sue
cessor To the late Senator Harris under
advisement that he would appoint Rep
resentative NcMillin, but to the surprise
oil the politicians he appointed Nj. TIr-
ley, who is now filling the unexpireti
term. Mr.. McMiilin was an avowed candi
date sud has many friends throughout
the State who haJA-BaI ed that he wouiI
be chosen The CONSENSUS of opinion i
that he will be elected by the Legislature
without much Trouble, for the reason that
Mr. Richardson has quietly given his
friends the tip to support McMiliin. Rich,
ardSon Is not altogether uns elfisii in this
for he knt ws that with McMiilin out ,,r
the way If the Democrats should carry
the next House he will have almost dear
sailing for the Speak ership.
The times., 1897-12-31
Ladies 81 Wrappers -48c.

Dcmet cloth. cut fuIi and with
: good EenF. neat effects, well made
Best J Wrapper you ever saw
O. eer notions buyers get-1Sc is { he
verdict for these. sEc for a iatch
OF S1.5U fIaunelette Gowns-and
81 so Tor Eiderdovn Gowns. worth
81 30 More elaborate and better
va IueS than anybody else off ers at
our original prices. All sizes.
The times., 1897-12-31

Readers Of Tie Times Iuho may at any
iin G be unable 10 procure copies Of t. at any
Te,rS stand, railroad station or on railroad
trains egil confer a Jocor upon the manage
rent By sending TO his Office Information Of
ihe fact.
The times., 1897-12-31
Circulation statement.

Ccn,muRic0tions intcn6ed for publication
in The Times Sho1tld be teysely aud plainly
uTitien and DstiSt Ia al cases be accompanied
ty tie name and address Of dte 1criteg. Re
sected communications aciu not be PRESCRIBED
and orig manuscripts Of oboious Importance
uiil be returned fc their G3tthors.
The times., 1897-12-31
Mems 25c. ScarfS for f5c.

TIVE for the arice of one. ChoiceOf
TeckS. Bows, -Four in Hands and
Clubs All good ratteras and ret
ter silk than's In 25c Neckwesr
usually. Some OF our Christmas
values.
The times., 1897-12-31

Canalejas admits that autonomy is an
exploded fraud. The Cuban president AMI
Gen. Gomez declare il an impossibility
Rlanco's army has been routed. and de
mora lized. Outside OF AdminiS.ra tion
circles there does not appear TO be much
of Spa in let on this side of the Atlantic.
The times., 1897-12-31
Ladies Novelty
Boucle Jackets, S7.95.

That's the new buyers ultimatum
price. They are handsome Red and
Bl3Ck Mixtures: made shield front
and coat back. lined with heavy
bsacE Satin and ire really 1918
values.
The times., 1897-12-31
Mems ST Scarfs for SOC.

ChoiCc OF tie choicest IetteTns in
Impe rial Teck and FOi,r-in- Hand
sI1pes. Thatit' S our 81 Neckwear,
guarantees its goodness
The times., 1897-12-31
All the SO GretchenS for 81

And all the 50 ones for $3.50
one FOR S6.6T-S1 5Unes for $40 and
S1e.5G ones for S11. You have the
DicE of the entire stock of those
cute ar d exclusive styles i'll GIFTS
FaLcy Gretchens. Some braid ana
son fur trimmed. Scattering
sizes.
The times., 1897-12-31
Boys Refer Suits,
worth So. so, for 81. SO.

Flain Black and Novelty Cheviot
Rrcter Suits, strictly all wool,
trimmct, with military braid: sizes
Il ; years. Also a lot OF plain
bl:t CheviUt double brea Sted Short
pants Suits up to , years worth
SIS. 30 for $50
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$1.OO, s1.10, $1.2O, s1.35, $1.45
and S1.50 a Dozen.

Regular prices from one-fourtb
TO one-third more.
Second fIoer
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Boys Refers,
worth 81, for sf.35.

Blue Chinchilla Refers, warmly
Ilned. with plaid effect: brass but
Tons: only in sizes 4 to & years.
Their equals are 81 all over town.
The times., 1897-12-31
Mems Full Dress Furnishings.

Specia' Full Dress Protector at
81. Special Full Dress Shirts at 81.
Snrrial Fui' Dress GlpTes- 81. Spe
cial Semi-DreSs Gloves, 81 Special
f'Iil dress bows and Glubs. 1Oc .in1
CSC,
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$500 Each.

Reduced from SIS, SI6. so and
$3.50.
Third floor.
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Bargain in Huck Towels.

Third floor.
The times., 1897-12-31

The Emperor of China is much fright
encd in view of an approaching eclipse.
If he only knew, it is himself and not the
sun which is in that sort OF danger.
The times., 1897-12-31
Young Mems
iotiiiS "ieii
$40 OvercoatS for 81. so.

Black kersey, medium length,
sly lish cut. made with doupIe-
stitched edges. velvet collar: serge
lining and striped sleeve Innings.
The times., 1897-12-31
Girls s3.75 Refers for $50.

More OF the new buyers work
nest Scotch mixtures. with empire
back big sailor collar. Sizes, 4
to II years.
The times., 1897-12-31
Boys listers,
worth $50, for S..

Neat Oxford Mixed Frieze. cut
long and with big storm collar:
ulster pockets: lined with Italian
Cloth. Sizes to 9 years.
The times., 1897-12-31
Girls $3.50 Refers for S2.o5.

Fancy cheyiot effects in Red and
Brown mixtures. sailor collars; braid
trimmed, Ages, 4 to g years.
The times., 1897-12-31
Boys S3.75 Blue
Refers for 81. so.

Blue Chinchilla, with bot h sailor
and ulster collars: plaid Innings;
siZeh 10 10 years: the younger ages
are trimmed with braid.
The times., 1897-12-31
Sailor Suits, worth S.. for s.. SO.

Made of neat pattern of Bro wn
BGsi ct Cheviot; all wool; trimmed
VIII military and soutache braid;
silk emblem on shield: all sizes.
3 10 8 years
The times., 1897-12-31
Mems 81 and s., so DerbyS
for Sf.45.

Al! the leading blocks in Black
and RrowE -SaSs' Derbys -Saks'
values. Small lots Of two OF
ouT Lest grades.
The times., 1897-12-31
Ladies' Sf2 Irish
Frieze Jackets for sS. .95.

Mixed effrcts-and are OF the
most popular combinations: fly
front jackets. lined all thro' with
Apple Green satin. They've been
selling at Sl2. aud the last Df
'em are To go at SS.95. To-day
viii likely close them out.
The times., 1897-12-31
Boys Top Goats,
worth S., for s3.75.

Brown FrieZe Covert Coats, to fit
ages 4 To 8 years. The seams are
tapped the lining is fancy wool.
The edees are double stitched, and
The coat all through is q delight for
tn money.
The times., 1897-12-31
NeCkwear Department.

ThiIU floor.
The times., 1897-12-31
Muslin Underwear Dept.

First IIOur,
The times., 1897-12-31
Long Pants Suits,
worth So. so, for SO.

Hsndsume Gray Block Plaid Chey-
lot suits with wOrsted finish. Coat
cut double breasted, and pants me
diunI small; all wool andaIl worth.
SIZES IA to 10. Twenty for the
first twenty buyers
The times., 1897-12-31
Boys Short Pants Suits,
worth 81. so, for s..

Brcvr Atwood Cheviot, with
double breasted jacket and double
seat and knees III pants. sizes. 5 to
10 years, and rarely have we ever
offered you better va lue.
The times., 1897-12-31
Small Furniture Dept.

FirS floor
The times., 1897-12-31
Some of the Ladies'
Si2. so Jackets for S..

The ones the maker neglected to
sponge-only a few of them left
end yuu'll have to call early to-
day or be disappointed. They
art Black and Blue kerse2s, made
flS front and shield front and
sStin lined. The fault isn't serious
one-but it's fault in our eyes
and we pay for IL
The times., 1897-12-31
Children'S CSC Wool TamS for 4Sc.

Importers sample line OF chiIdr.n'5 .
Wucl Tam o'Sha ntsTs: Scotch ef
feCtS' all culors. Regular price l.
3Sc. Special price today, 4Sc.
The times., 1897-12-31
Bargain i'm
WOmen's Jackets.

A table full of Fine All-wool
Jackets, in tan, navy blue and
black, lined throug hout with rich
tatieta silks. Sizes 81 to 40. inclu
sive.
The times., 1897-12-31

SUBSCRIPTION RATES
MONTHLY, BY CARRIER:
Morning, Evening and Sunday, Fifty Cents
Morning and Sunday -. Thirty five Cents
Evening and Sunday -. .Thirty-five Cents
BY MAIL.
One Year, Morn, Eve. and Sunday So. 80
Six NIonfbs /. q nm
Three Months" :. LIS
One Year Morning and Sunday. 400
Six Months :" +" 2.o5
Three Months, -...-. 1.25
One Year, Evening and Sunday. 400
Six Months, ...... 225
Three Months, .... LIS
Sunday only, one year. r................. LOO
Orders by mail must be accompanied by
subscription price.
TELEPHONES: Editorial Rooms. 4s6;
Business Office, 164o
The times., 1897-12-31
Boys SOC. Yale CapS-25c.

That's only for toda = Blue trim
med with White, Red and Plain
blue. Red o. Brown, Round Yale
Caps all sizes.
The times., 1897-12-31
TOday'S Great
Remnant
ClearanCcSale

At which time all remnants that
accumulated during the almost
phenomenal holiday business will
be offered for prompt selling at
prices that the economically in
ciined will iud very attractive.
The times., 1897-12-31
SUBSCRIPTION RATES,

STILSON HUTCHINS, President
HUTcHINs BUILDING.
The times., 1897-12-31
@e 49,. uimss
The Washington Times Company.

,siolsrse. EVENING AND SUNDAY,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-09
~ 80. excursion Rates. az. SO.

Duluth to St. Paul, Minneapolis and
return via ST. Paul & Duluth railroad
The shortest and quickest line.
Three trains daily each way. Tickets
on sale June 1st and End. $3.50 round
trip. Account State Meeting knights
of the Maccabees. Duluth, Superior
and range delegations use this line,
Procure tickets via ST. Paul & Dull
nth railroad from your local agent OF
at Union depot or CITY ticket Office.
1872 West Snnafinr street., Duluth.
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Tourist Car to CaIifornia.

An upholstered Pullman Tourist
car is run every Wednesday by the
Northern Pacific. This car leaves St.
Paul 2:45 p. fn., Minneapolis 3:20p. M,
reaching San Francisco the following
Monday morning. Double berth only
5000. For tickets and reservations
write to A. w. KuehnoW. ticket
agent, n. p BY. Co., 428 West SUI
perior St., Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-09

BY bnyill@ your tickets via THE
NORTHERN i'AclEac ~.
Duluth to Helena and Butte 40
hours.
Duluth to Spokane 81 Hours.
Duluth to Rossland, Trail, Kaslo
and Kootenai Lake points about ~
hours.
Duluth to Vancouver, Portland and
Pacific coast points about u hours.
For landmaps, time cards and full
information write Or call on,
A. w. KUERNoW, p. A.
42S W. Sup. st. Duluth, Mimi.
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TOWER.
[By Our Correspondent

Jack Everett was in from the Foley
mine on Friday.
The Finnish band gave dance or
Saturday evening at the City Opera
house. About forty couples being
present.
Oscar Hoffer left Saturday for Rush
Point. Mimi, for a two weeks visit
among relatives, after which he will
visit Stockholm, Sweden, returning
to this city about August
Geo. Schubmehl went to Duluth
Monday.
Gus. Colberg has accepted a position
as clerk with Marion Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olof Olson and family
departed Monday for Pennsylvania
and will reside there in the future.
A. Snyder, state inspector of dairy
and food, arrived i'll the city Satur-
day.
A. Roher returned Sunday from his
trip to the gold country.
The steam shovel started up again
last Thursday after resting the crew
for couple of weeks.
Mike Hanson went to Duluth Tues
day morning to transact business be-
fore land office.
Benny Quine received d severe kick
in the face Sunday afternoon from
Il horse which he was putting in the
barn at the Vermilion dam. He lost
several teeth and has bad cut III his
right cheek.
VIM. Allen, of the Tower Logging
Co, was in the city Friday.
J. G. Ketcham returned from Dull
nth Friday.
Miss Kate Childers and Mr.. JAS.
Hodgins were married Saturday eve
ming at the residence Of the brides
parents at, Soudan by the Rev. Osh-
lund. Only a few near relatives were
present. The young couple are we'll
known on the ranges and many
friends wish them much happiness.
David Childers and Jas. Hodgins
left Tuesday morning for Colorado, to
secure employment in the gold fields.
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Rainy Lake Gold Fields via Port Arthur
and Rat Portage.

The route to Rainy Lake and Seine
River is now open via Port Arthur
and Rat Portage. Steamers leave
Duluth four times week. Rate
from Duluth to Rainy Lake City
Seine City and Mine Centre, S11.00
For further information and tickets
apply to A. Booth Packing Co.. North.
west Transportation Co., Duluth, OF
r. Ell. Larke, commercial agent, 42t
Spalding House Block, Duluth.
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Notice of Application
FOR
LIQUOR LICENSE.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, J
County OF St.'Louis, SIS
4sR CITY OF ELY.

Notice is hereby given that applica-
ion has been made in writing 10 the
city council OF said city. and filed in
the office OF the cilg clerk, praying for
"A license 10 sell Intoxicating liquors
for the year commencing July ]. 1897,
and ending June 30. 1898, and to the
following named persons. and An the
following named place to-wit:
Hansen &s Co., in the lower front
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WANTED.

Copy of the ELY MINER OF July Sth,
1896, to complete files. Bring or send
to MINER office. Receipt for half
years subscription will be given for
well preserved copy to first bringer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-09
Timber Land, ACT June ., 1875
Notice for Publication.
United States Land once, Duluth. Mimi.

United States Land Once Duluth. MINI.
May 6th 1897.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
vita tGe provisions OF the act OF congress of
,lEue 8. 1913. entitled AN act for the sale of
t:IGber lands in the States of California;
OREGON Nevada and Washington Territory
extended to all the Public Land States by
acJ of August 4. 1892.
John Glyer. of Vest Superior, county of
Douglas state OF WISCONSIN. has this day
tiled in this office his sworn statement No.
s970 for the purchase of the Lots 2, 3.
and 4. of section No 5. in township No.
rs N. of r. No. IA west. ard will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for it's timber and stone than
for agricultural purposes, and 10 establish
his claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver of this Office at Duluth. Mimi,
on Monday the 9th day OF August 1897.
He names as Witnesses: James Eriksen,
Chris. Robinson. Jen A. Jarpqui5t and L. S.
Lindsey. all OF West Superior, Wis.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above described lands are requested 10
file their claims in this office on or before
said 9Th day of August. 1897.
5-19-7-21 A. j. TAYLOR, Register
G. L. Maginnis A tty.
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FOR RENT.

Furnished rooms, neatly cared for.
Also room suitable for sleeping room
and Office on ground floor. Inquire
at residence Of A. e. Camp.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-09
Honeseekers Excursion $3.50.

To any point in Minnesota and
Dakota on sale April 1st and It'll.
For tickets and further information
call at 429 w. Sup. ST. OR union depot,
Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-06-09
NOTICE.

All persons are forbidden from
dumping any garbage or offal on the
lands owned by r. Whiteside, under
penalty of prosecution.
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z HERE THEY ARE.
FOR RENT.

Two furnished steam heated rooms
for rent also two unfinished steam
heated rooms. Inquire of 0. G.
KOrb. Y
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SUM MONS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, | &C
County of St. Louis,

STATE OF MINNESOTA. IS.
County of ST. Louis,
Lisi Puska. Plaintiff. District Court.
VS.. Eleventh Judi
Nikolai Puska, Defendant. icial District.
The state of Minnesota, to the above
named defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the COMPLAINT OF the plaintiff in the
above entitled action, which is filed in the
Office of the Clerk of the District court of
the Eleventh Judicial District, i'll and for
the county of st. Louis and state of Minne-
sofa. and to serve . copy Of your answer to
the saia complaint on the subscriber, at his
Office in city of ely, in said county. within
thirty (30) days after the service OF this sum
mons upon you, exclusive Of the day OF such
service; and if you fail to answer the said
complaint within the time aforesaid. the
plaintiff in this action will apply to the
court for the relief demanded IN the com
plant
Dated May eth, 1881.
A. J. THOMAS,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney. Ely Mimi
.june 9-16-sn3- 30, j ~ TIA
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room of the building located on Lot
|6. Block II, of the plat Of the city OF
Ely.
Said application will be heard and
determined by said city council at the
council chambers in the city hall, In
said city, county and state, on the
18th day of June, 1897.
Witness my hand and the seal OF
said city, this Sd day of June. 1897.
PETER SCHAEFER,
lsEAL] City clerk.
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Smoke the best union made cigar
on the ranges. tire tom Reed"
Spring suitings at korb's.
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. q. 7
PLAINTIFFS Attorney. Ely. MINI.
June 9-16-@ % -;sO-Juiy TIA.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-10-29
rHILOAfATH COLLEGE.

Miss Peterson, of Inavale, came
in this week.
Miss Lottie McElrath, of Wes-
ton, has entered and seems we'll
pleased with everything in gem
eral.
Miss. Norton, of Blodgett. was
in last Saturday and made ar
rangements to enter school.
The members of the club at the
boarding hall lead happy, but
quiet lives. The peace of the pri-
vate family is preserved with only
a fraction OF the expen:e. We
fail to see why other colleges do
not pursue the same plan instead
Of making the boarding hall a
money-coining scheme. =.
(: Hereafter we will keep our
jokes labeled '.pizen" or some.
thing similar. Last week, for the
benefit, OF absent friends, we pass
ed on the transparent and wholly
groundless college joke, which al
legged that S.Prindel and S. White
side had been burglarlzing Nichol
& Holm's store lin search of hand
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-10-29

The game of football tomorrow
between the Agricultural College
boys and the Chemawa, Indians
will naturally attract a big crowd,
Some OF the people who have
never seen a game of football will
be disappointed. They will enter
the gate timidly, and fearfully and
wait with beating heart the advent
of brutal rnfians. They will 60
in dread, expecting to see mangled
remains OF dead footballists strewn
over the gridiron, dyed with gore.
But nothing of the kind will hap.
pen. The college players are gen
tlemanlyr and not at all blouls
thirsty, while the Indian boys have
a reputation for fairness and senu-
ine sportsmanship that should be
emulated by many carpers at foot
ball. Accidents sometimes hap
pen in game, but serious njuiles
are very rare.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-10-29
The Monroe Institute.

The fourth local teachers insti-
tute convened in Monroe last Fri
day evening and the following
. Saturday. This was the first in,
stitute held in Monroe since over
six. years ago, one having been
held about that time by the then
superintendent, w. E. Yates.
The institute began with ALTER
ary programme and all address by
Prof F. Berchtold Friday evening.
The rain of the past week pre-
vented many from attending.
: Nevertheless the Methodist church
was comfortably filled at both ses-
sions, many riding six miles in or
der to be- present. The music for
the evening was postponed until
the day session. as the entire
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-10-29

THE Eugene Register remon
strates with this paper for saying
that he Agricultural College was
in splendid condition, and for re-
ferring to the .'less desirable state
at affairs at the Oregon university
The Register fails to point out
wherein we are at fault If the
three Eugene papers and a large
number OF Eugene. citizens are tto
be believed, he condition of at.
fairs at the university could be
easily improved. The GAZETTE is
not fighting the university. -
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-10-29
THE YAQUINA IMPROVEMENTS.

The increased interest in the
matter of the Improvements at
I. Yaquina bay that has recently
manifested itself, is encouraging.
/ All along the line the public seems
: alive to the gravity of the situa-
ton. Petitions asking our delega-
tion in congress to give the matter
immediate attention, are being
generously signed throughout the
valley, and it is to*be hoped that
something will be. done soon. Ever
since congress passed the river and
harbor bill in 1896, authorizing the
secretary of war to expend one
million dollars under the contract
system in improving the channel
at Yaquina, the citizens Of Oregon
have been anSiously waiting for
some favorable action in the prem
lses; but, so far, they have waited
in vain. The engineers have re-:
ported favorably upon the feasabil-
ity of the plan OF extending the
jettys, and it seems that the .prn-
cipal thing now lacking in getting
the secretary of war to act, is to
impres. him with the Importance
of Ya9uina bay from CONNER
cial standpoint, and the advanta-
ges that will accrue to the state
as u result Of the contemplated
improvements at that place. This
ought to be an easy task, and If
the citizens of the Willamette val
ley, who are directly interested in
the matter will give the subject
the attention it deserves, the sec
retary Of war will be deluged with
petitions, letters, statistics and
other data until there will be no
room in his mind to doubt the wis
dom of letting the contract as pro-
vided by the river and harbor bill
of 1896.
The members of the Oregon
delegation are familiar with the
SlludllUil dllO CeliI UV l0llcd uQOIl
to give the matter their earnest
and active support. But it must
remembereds that they have a DIFF
feult task before them, and that
without the active cooperation of
the citizens of the state, and espe-
cially those of Western. Oregon,
who are directly interested in the
Improvement of Yaquina, our rep
resentatives may not be successful.
Personal letters and petitions from.
every section of the state, in fact,
from every postoffice, showing the
urgent Necessity Of further improv-
ing the channel atrYaquina, should.
be sent to the Oregon congression-
al delegation before the convening.
of congress in December
Let us show the administration
that this is not merely a local mat
ter, but an enterprise in which the
whole state OF Oregon is -inters.
ested.