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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25
Odd Fellowship.

On December 10, Excelsior Degree
Lodge No. was honored by a visit
from Grand Master Linscott. An ex-
ceptionally large audience composed of
Odd Fellows was present to greet the
grand master. Among the prominent
Odd Fellows present were Past Degree
Masters Kingsford and Curtis. The
grand master made a very eloquent
and instructive address to the brothers,
expressed his appreciation of the recep-
ton accorded him and of the good
work and benefit such a body as Ex-
celsior Degree Lodge was doing for the
advancement and elevation of Odd Eel
lOwship. Among many other impor-
tant features of the evening was the
election Of officers for the incoming
term. After a very exciting election
Past Deputy Degree Master Harry K
Wolff was elected degree master and
to preside over the destinies of Excel
sior Degree Lodge No. for the ensu-
ing term. Past Grand Wolff while in
the deputy degree masters chair ex-
hibited marked ability in an eloquent
delivery of the charges of that office.
and should make an excellent degree
master. He is the youngest Odd Fellow
who ever was honored with such a
high rank in ODD Fellowship. being
only twentyfour years of age. He is
a young attorney of this city Past
Grand Clark was elected deputy de-
gree master. There were no other
changes made in the offices for the en-
suing term.
A recent event in Pleasanton. Ala
media County, was the institution of
Mount Diablo Encampment No. 70 by
Deputy Sidney B. Morse of San Le-
andre, assisted by Past Grand Patri-
archs +. H. Black, L. w. S. Downs.
Grand Scribe w. II. Barnes. Major G.
s. Naismith, S. Madsen. Canton No IL
of Oakland, Major Pape commanding,
and patriarchs from adjoining towns.
The ceremony of institution was in the
Nevis Pavilion. There were six char
ter members and seventy-six appli-
cants, making the largest encampment
ever instituted in this jurisdiction.
The new officers are: Crawford La
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Altahmos Tribe on the night of No
vember 80 had class adoption includ-
ing a number of candidates or pale
faces for Wyandotte and Uncas tribes.
The work was exceedingly well done
by the tribes letter perfect team and
a most favorable impression was Gre
ated on those who were adopted.
Calumet Council of the Degree of Po-
cahontas ON the night of November 30
adopted class Of thirty palefaces.
Council. After the work there was
social hour and much enjoyment.
Manzanita Council No. 49 of the De-
gree of Pocahontas has elected the fol-
lowing chiefs for the ensuing term:
Emma Rice, prophecies; Sophronia
Thompson, Pocahontas; Annie Conroy,
Wenonah; William Winter, Powhattan
Blanche Thompson, first scout Edna
Trathen, second scout; Madge Kane,
runner; William Best, Otto Volkman,
e. Arregad and AL Hunecke, warriors;
Nellie Walsh and Ella Wyatt, coun-
cilors; Jennie Sprague, guard of the
tepee. and Harry Rim, rescuer. On
the night of the second Friday in De-
cember this council admitted eight
palefaces to membership by adoption
and on the following Friday there was
a party for members and palefaces.
The council distributed icecream and
cakes with a freedom that speaks well
for the hospitality of Manzanita The
ball that was recently given by this
council in Golden Gate Hall was well
attended, there being at one time more
than one hundred and fifty couples on
the floor There was a fine programme
of dances and under direction of Adam
Smith as floor manager all had splen-
did time. The affair was admirably
managed by committee composed of
Adam Smith, Lizzie Bertwell, Lizzie
Winter, E. Arregada, Alfred Hunecke
and Sophronia Thompson.
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Fraternal Brotherhood.

San Francisco Lodge OF the FraternaI
Brotherhood has elected as it's officers
for the ensuing term: e. L. Cross,
president; Mrs. Ella Croft, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. r. c. Edwards, secretary:
Lew b. Douglass, treasurer; s. A.
Frost, chaplain; Harry Curley, inside
doorkeeper; Charles N. Beerman, out
side doorkeeper. At recent meeting
this lodge adopted seventeen by initia-
tion and the membership at this time
is 3S2 in good standing. San Francisco
Lodge will, after the first OF the year,
meet in Golden Gate Asylum.
Aurora Lodge had a very pleasant
party in Scandia Hail last week. A
good programme of dances was enjoyed
by a large number of people
Fred Brandt, the popular superin-
tendent of the Red Mems building. has
been elected an honorary member of
Progress Lodge of the Fraternal Broth
erhood in recognition of his many acts
OF kindness TO the lodge.
The social and dance given in Eagles
Hall last week by San Francisco Lodge
iE aid of its drill team was a very
pleasant affair and was enjoyed by a
large number of people.
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Independent Foresters

During the past two weeks the mem
bers Of the San Francisco board OF
deputies paid visits to the various
courts in San Francisco in the interest
Of the movement for the securing of
1000 members during the present cam
paign.
High Chief Ranger Stewart visited
Court Carquinez last week in the in
terest Of organizing a companion court
or the order in that locality.
The court recently organized at
Fruitvale was instituted with twenty
three charter members by the high
chief ranger and other high officers
last week
The high chief ranger will visit Court
and Companion Court Anistock at
Arbuckle January for the purpose of
installing the officers for the ensuing
term and to tAlk about the boom cam
paign. He will be accompanied by
High Councillor c. w. Richards.
The meeting recently held at Chico
by Court Chico and Companion Court
Gold Leaf was an open one that was
attended by nearly 300 people, who were
entertained with well arranged pro-
gramme of musical and literary num-
bers and an address on Forestry, as
exemplifled by the Independent Order,
by High Chief Ranger G. Q. Stewart
At the close of the meeting collation.
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than, chief patriarch; j. A Kupfer,
high priest; I. H. Silver, senior war
den; p. F. d. Madsen, Junior warden;
S. j. Wells, scribe F. E. Adams. treas
urer; S. D. Coffman, H. r. Crane. A
T.. Weed and Frank Wills, watches:
George Beck and G.. Bennett. guard.
and Edward Jones and w. J. Nelson
sentinels. The institution and initia-
ton was followed by an excellent ban
quet, partaken of by a hundred and
fifty. After the supper there were
many interesting speeches. Among
those who gave material aid in the
programme for the evening was Past
Grand Patriarch J. w. Bulen of Iowa
A new lodge of Odd Fellows was in
stituted in Palo Alto in the fore part
of the current month by Grand Master
Linscott assisted by a number OF
prominent members of the order. The
lodge was instituted with twelve char
ter members and ten admissions by in
itiation and one admission by card. A
toothsome collation. and an eloquent
address by the grand master followed
the ceremonies.
Grand Master Linscott will make Of
fetal visitations as follows during Jan
uary: 18th, Golden Rule Lodge: 18th.
East Side Lodge; 18th, Los Angeles
Lodge; 10Th, Long Beach Lodge; goth.
Commercial Lodge; 21st, Atlas Lodge;
2Sd, Glendale Lodge; oath. district
meeting of Rebekahs in Los Angeles.
and on the 25th he will dedicate a new
hall in Los Angeles.
The journal of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge recently held in this city has
been issued. 1t is volume of more
than HOO pages. A great deal of space
is devoted to the session of the sover-
eigy body by the California Odd Eel
lows, and as part of the proceeding is
The Calls account OF the reception of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge. due credit
is given for the same.
Grand Secretary Shaw during the
middle of December visited Arbuckle.
Colusa County, and assisted Past
Grand Master Baker in the dedication
of new hall in that city The follow
ing night there was the comforting of
all the degrees on a number of eligi-
bles, and then there was a banquet
A new encampment will be organ
lied in Newman, and one in Willows
A new lodge will soon be organized in
Geyserville.
During the early part Of January a
beautifully engrossed set of resolutions
will be presented to j. w. Harris. who
was the chairman of the reception
committee that received the SOVEREIGN
Grand Lodge last September.
The Odd Fellows" Hall Association
has declared its f1fty-slxth dividend
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Woodcraft.

Haven Circle, Women Of Woodcratt.
has elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: Elizabeth Buhsen.
guardian neighbor; Mary E. Grounsell,
adviser; Lizzie Merrill, clerk; Marie
Walling, banker; Katie Butler. attend
ant: Rena ]. Martin, magician; Rose
B. Blywise. inner sentinel; Marguerite
Mitchell. manager; Preato McRowe,
musician: Cecile Melbourne, captain OF
the guard.
The Christmas tree party for the chill
dren of members of Redwood Circle OF
the Women of Woodcraft in Eagles
Hall last week was a very well ar
ranged affair that was the means OF
giving pleasure to a large number OF
little ones. From an immense tree in
the center of the hall, elabOrately deco
rated. Neighbor Haywood as Santa
Claus delighted the children with pres
ents and candies and fruit. There was
a good programme Of music and songs,
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Order Pendo.

The reports that have been received
at supreme headquarters of Pendo show
that the current month is the banner
month of the year for increase in MEM
bers.
Home Council will have a grand en-
tertainment and dance in the Odd Fell
lows building December 2S
On December 80 Oakland Council will
have an anniversary celebration in it's
hall under the supervision of Mrs.
Hanaven. the councils very energetic
deputy
Supreme Councillor Tugwell returned
to this city last week from a tour of
visits in the north.
LINDSAY Council will have a holiday
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ECHOES FRQn)M TI1f LODGE BOON

eral committees highly commendable.
Court Yetba Buena recently initiated
eighteen candidates and then opened
wide the doors of the courts to admit
a delegation from each of the following
named circles Of the Companions of the
Forest Of America, who were made
guests at a banquet: Martha Washing
ton Circle. James G. Blaine Circle and
Osceola Circle.
A new circle OF the Companions Of the
Forest Of America was instituted in
Redwood City few evenings since by
Grand Financial Secretary Agnes Bre-
mer, assisted by Grand Sub-Chief Mrs.
Tucker, Mrs. Gottlieb and Miss LIGHT
and Sig. Grosslicht of Martha Washing
ton Circle and J. Label, editor Of the
American Forester Review. The cir
Gle has sixty-two charter members.
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Salz, t.; D. A. Easton. 1. G.; David
Hart, o. G.
The officers of Syracuse Lodge of
this city will be installed in public
January 4. after which there will be a
dance. The officers of Mars Lodge
Will be installed January 81. The
event will be followed by social and
banquet.
Mckinley Company, u r., of this
city, has issued invitations for an en-
tertainment and ball to be given in
Golden Gate Armory December .27.
Laurel Lodge of this city had a So
cial and banquet for it's members and
friends December 19, which was at
tended by many. including the grand
keeper of records and seal and MEM
bers of Temple 10, Rathbone Sisters.
Syracuse Lodge of East Oakland
had an entertainment and dance De-
cember 20. which was in the nature
of farewell reception to two of its
members, employees of Wells Fargo
& Co.. who are soon to leave for New
York.
Avalon Company. U. r., will enter
tain its friends with social January
81, and on February 20 will celebrate
the anniversary of the founding of
the order.
San Leandro Company, u. r., re-
Gently gave a musical and literary
entertainment and dance in u. P
f. C. Hail. San Leandro. Those who
contributed TO the pleasure of the
evening were: Captain A. j. Lloyd.
Colonel w. G. Chaplin. Miss b. Rob
erts, Robert Batten, George L. Clark,
Budd +. Eber Grand Chancellor K. F.
Burns Misses g. LLOYD and NJ. Short,
Chlllns Reid AIics RnIl. AIol,..-. L..
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The Amaranths.

The following elected officers Of
Crescent Court of the Exalted Degree
of the Amaranth, together with those
to be appointed, will be Installed in the
Golden Gate Asylum in public January
l3: Mary F. DOnohO. royal matron
elected by unanimous vote); w. c..
Ordway, royal patron; Josephine Cleve,
associate royal matron; Lizzie Cole
man. cOnductreSs. and Lille L. BsalOr,
associate cOnductress.
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entertainment in San Mateo December
e.
The council at Siege had a Christmas
party last week. which was attended by
many Of the residents of that locality.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25

then literary numbers and dancing
The recently elected officers OF this cir
Gle, together with those Of Golden West
Camp. will be installed in the hall
named January 10.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25

c. L. Best. Professor c. P. Petersen
and A. H. Shirk.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-25

SOME OF THE WELL-KNOWN
LEADERS IN SAN FRANCISCO
FRATERNAL CIRCLES.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-22
LOOKS FOR NOMINATION
OF MAYOR OF NEW YORK

afternoon. the occasion being the 18th
anniversary OF her birthday The lit
tie hostess was the recipient of many
beautiful presents, The afternoon was
spent in music and games after which
dainty refreshments We're served.
Prizes We're won by Misses Gladys
Graham. Violet Lowell and Florence
Larson.
Among those present were: Misses
Inez stockton, Hazel Estes, Margaret
Taylor Myrtle Skibhe. Bessie Cordiner.
Dorothy Thomson. Louise Barker,
Helen Taylor. Gladys Graham. Nellie
Shanahan, Maud Ross. Ethel Ellis
worth. Geneve Gilmore. Theresa Kear-
ney, Theresa Gramms, winnifred Har-
dy, Hattie Cooper. Gertrude Barker,
Mildred Smith. Alice Cooper, DorAhy
Epping, Alice Cearns, Emma Sorenson.
Bell Darragh. Florence Foster. Flor
ence Larson, Rose zapf. Violet LEVEL.
Maybell and Maud Larson. Margaret
Schamberger Frances Mccormack and
Ora Mccormack. Mrs. Kearney was
assisted In entertaining the children
by Mrs. Captain p. Z. Ferchen.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. w. l.. Robb returned last nigh
from visit with friends in the me.
tropols.
r. s. Barr. the dairyman OF Gray's
river. was in Astoria yesterday on
business.
Mrs. Mary Talbot, Of Denver has
arrived in the city for an indefinite
visit with friends.
Alexander Gilbert. Jr, a student at
the Portland business college, is spend
ing the day with his parents.
Postmaster Reed has returned from
his trip to Hot Lake very much i'm
proved In health.
John f. o'Shea. president OF the
Union Meat Company, was down from
Portland on business yesterday
William Grant left for Seaside yes
terday to spend few days fishing. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Grant.
A Portland party Is due as the Occi-
dent today. They expect to run out
to the bar and have a general good
time.
Bishop Morris was among the pas
sengers down on last nights train He
will occupy the pulpit at Grace church
TODAY.
Collector and Mrs Robb have re-
turned from Vancouver, where they
were the guests of Colonel Schency of
Fort Stevens during the field meet
Hon Harrison Allen has returned
from st. Helens to his home, slightly
indlsposed. Overwork In a strenuous
campaign is responsible for his i'll
ness.
A. V. Allen, who is at Hot Springs,
Ark, recuperating, has written to his
friends in this city stating that he is
feeling much better and expects to re-
main at the springs for some months.
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NOTICE For PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
oregon City. oregon, March II, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions Of the act
Of Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands
in the States Of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory"
as extended to all the Public Land
States by act Of August 4, 1892, Sam
uel J. Mcintyre, Of Svenson, county OF
Clatsop, state of Oregon, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement,
No. 6341, for the purchase OF lots 2,
Z and 8 Of sec. 20, and lot Of section
No. 2S, in township No. north, range
No. s west, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for Its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tabllsh his claim to said land before
the register and receiver Of this Of
fee at oregon city, oregon, on We'd
nesday, the 18th day of June, 1904.
He names as witnesses: Roy
Wherry, Of Collins, Washington; ]. r.
Wherry, Of Elsie, Oregon; Percy Al-
len. of Elsie. oregon; Stephen Abra-
hanson, Of Elsie. Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adver-
sely the above-d described lands are re-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-22
EIGHTH BATTERY WINS CUP.
Soldiers Conclude Field Sports at Van.
couver Barracks.

Soldiers Conclude Field Sports at Van,
couver Barracks.
Vancouver, Wash, May 21.-The
three days program of athletic sports
among the army troops came to close
this evening with the baseball game
between the Ninth cavalry team (col-
ored) of Fort Walla Walla and the
Eighth battery light artillery OF Van
couver barracks, which was won by the
cavalry by score of Is to s.
Out of the 10 competing teams the
Eighth battery light artillery won the
silver cup offered as a prize for the
team winning the most points.
The Ninth cavalry of Fort Walla
Walla, the only coloied team contest
ing, was close second. The follow
ing are the winners today:
Hurdle race, 22O yards-Corporal
Peters, Troop E, Ninth cavalry, 2S Sec
onds.
120-yard run-Corporal Peters, Troop
e, Ninth cavalry, Is seconds.
440-yard race-Private Burroughs,
Seventy-first coast artillery, 56 sec
onds.
Potatoe race-Private Rowlett, Troop
E, Ninth cavalry, l minute 81 seconds.
Bicycle race-Private Saitia, Eighth
battery, minutes s seconds.
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Weather indications.

Portland, May 21.-oregon: Sunday
fair and warmer.
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ber yard In order 20 draw the ,atten-
tion OF the police away from the busi-
ulness center 30 he would have smooth
sailing at the bank, Distiet Attorney
poxier win hold clifford and win pros-
ecute him, The man says that he Is
sorry for his crime, and that his plan
to rob the bank mlscarried.
whF L.. n iB,;1a pint a. Es
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-22
KILLS HIMSELF AND SON.
Pasadena Man Commits Horrible Crime
Supposed Insane.

Pasadena Man Commits Horrible Grim,
4 Supposed Insane.
Los Angeles, May 21.--Terrln n
Thomas, the Pasadena manager OF IN,
Kerckhoff- Kusner Lumber Company
stabbed his s-year-old crippled son II
the back here last night, and then sho
himself. dying horribly.
After supper Thomas sent his wifi,
TO the city library. On her return e
the house she found everything quiet
A peculiar smell OF powder frightened
her. From room to room she went
every moment getting more uneasy. A,
length she came to the nursery. She
opened the door and looked into the
room. On his tiny cot lay the blood
smeared form of her little son. In the
middle OF the floor, still clutching a re-
volver. lay her husband. He was dead.
Screaming with fear, Mrs. Thomas
rushed next door to the home OF Geo,
Thompson. The neighborhood was
aroused. the police summoned. Rel
atlves living in nearby towns were notl-
fed by the nelghbors. The whole hor-
rible story was history.
Thomas came here with his wife and
child last November. Formerly he was
manager OF the Kerckhoff- Kuzmer
yards in Vovina, and was promoted to
the position In this city. He was n
quiet man. SO years Of age, well liked.
a prominent member Of the Elks and
the odd Fellows. a Mason. and identl-
fed for several years with the national
guard OF the state.
Ever since their marriage Mrs.
Thomas says that she has feared that
some horrible climax to their lives
would occur Her husbands family
have shown evidences OF this homIcidal
mania before.
Yesterday, at the lumber yard,
Thomas appeared perfectly himself, He
left the yard after the men did. as was
his custom. went home at once, and, ac-
cording to his wife. was In good spirits
all the evening. After supper he asked
her to get library book for him. She
went at once and returned at a few
minutes past s.
There was no sign OF the struggle
on the boys body. He probably lay
sleeping peacefully. He did not waken
for his eyes were closed. and the one
stroke of the keen-edged hunting knife
pressed him over the deathllne without
the boyish smile on his lips.
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Girl Runs Away to Get Married.

oakdale, Wash, May 21.--A tele-
gram was received yesterday afternoon
by A. e. Fish from the marshal at
Sites, Idaho announcing that his
daughter, Edith, was married Wednes-
day afternoon to Marion Strange. aged
10 years, also Of this place, but who has
been working at Sites for the past two
weeks. Edith Fisk, who is only II years
Of age, went to Garfield Tuesday and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-22
Governor Chamberlain Believes McClel-
Ian Will BE the Compromise Demo-
crat at Coming Convention.
Thinks Bitterness Ensendeed Between Hearst and Parker Men viii
Necessitate Nomination Of Some Man Not Yet Prominently
in the Race--Entire State Government Visits the
City to View Disputed Tideand

. Governor Chamberlain says =
. That he would not be surprised =
. If Mayor Mcclellan of New York .
y city were to receive the democratic .
. nomination, in view Of the bitter q
. ness engendered as the result of .
. the contest between the Parker Z
. and Hearst forces; q
. That r. M. veateh Of Lane
. county is going to give 5inser =
. Hermann run for his peIf down .
. in the First district, and that .
. Binger may fail to finish first in .
. in the race; .
. That the democrats are going to .
o elect Tom Word sheriff and John .
. Manning district attorney in .
. Multnonlah, and that few Of the =
. of the legislative candidates may .
D sneak in; y
q That he likes Astoria, and al y
. ways did, and hopes he will find .
o it convenient to make frequent .
. visits to this city during the sum- .
. mer. .
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FOUND A SKELETON.
Evidence Of Crime unearthed in Mon.
tana Near Stone Station.

tana Near stone station.
Phillipsburg Mont. May 21.--In the
unearthing OF skeleton on the Mer.
ling ranch near Stone Station. 20 miles
nth Of Phillipsburg, the officers believe
another mysterious murder has been
revealed The remains were discov-
cred by James Conn while he was
plowing on a ranch formerly owned
by Mrs. Merling, a woman OF notori-
Gus record.
The skeleton was crushed while be-
ing turned from the earth, short dis
tance from the house, by the plow.
The house was once the home OF the
Merling woman.
Mrs. Merling was accused about a
year ago of shooting John Conn to
death and then killing his aged moth
eer by pounding her over the head
with hammer. They were nelghbors.
After the tragedy Mrs Merlig acted
queerly and was sent to the hospital,
and during a delirium, the attendants
swore. the woman raved wildly, con-
Tossing the double murder.
Mrs. Merling Is also said to have
shot her husband years ago. The
neighbors for years have believed Mrs.
Merling to be demented, and the conns,
sympathizing with the woman, at
tempted to care for her rather than
permit her to live the life of recluse.
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Don't Forget the GREEN STRIPE
at the Eagle Dance HALL Pa PETERSON

was to retrn on the next train, but in
stead wired back that she would re-
turn next day. Mr.. Fisk wired the
marshal at Sites about her, but re-
ceived no reply until after the mar
riage.
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DON'T GO TO ST. LOUIS

Till you call at or write to the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railroad
ONCE 1874 Thirt street, Portland, Ore
Low rates to all points east, in connec-
tlon with all transcontinentals.
II. s. ROWE,
General Agent,