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OBITUARY

L. Q. Vandeeriit Of Newport, who
diea r3oently, was buried yesterday at
Newport. Mr.. Yandegriit was prom
snenuy identified with the Improved
Order Of heu Men and was a member OF
Andastaka Tribe of that town. He
vas a past great saohem Of the order.
bout lUO members OF the order at
tended the funeral, irciudirg the great
chiefs Of the Great Council of Della
wafe. The ceremony was conducted
according to the rites OF the ked Men
anu was performed at the grave by
Great Sachem Charles MoIntlTe and
Past Gleat Saohem Of MaTyland Rev.
X. X. Stephenson.
Word mas been received in this city
of the suddan death Of Mrs. Clara Men
dinhall Woodward, vile OF Nelson
" oodward. deputy recorder of Wills OF
Chester County, PA. Mrs. Woodward
oied at the resioenoe of her sister at
FaRRis Manor. She was related to the
Guthrie anu Vernon families In Will
mlnQton. Mr. ana Mrs. George y.
Guthrie, Mrs. James b. Snellady and
rank Vernon of lhis city will attend
the funeral, which will take place to-
morrow at Eagg's Manor. Mrs. Wood
ward was about 30 Years old and is sur
sived by a husband and five children.
Carriages will meet trolley cars and
trains at Avondaie.
The funeral Of Mrs. Annie j. Moody,
aged 40 years, wife of John Moody,
took place iron the residence Of her
husband, Sat franklin Schoolhouse,
west OF State Road, esterday aftarnoon.
The services at the house we're con-
Quoted by kev. Walter Mcbride, pastor
of the White Clay Presby teFian
Church, and kev. j. Edgar Franklin,
pastor OF the Presbyterian Church at
Christiana. Interment was made in
the ohufchyard Of the latter church.
The psllbearera ware Wilkinson Il.
Cranston, thomas Appleby, George
Whitfield, Harry Smith, Thomas Nor
rison, David Heyd. Samuel Darling
ton Of Wilmington, q brother Of the
deceased, who was in Miohigan at the
time of the death, and who was noti-
fed. hsstened East, but did not arrive
until au hour after the funeral on
account Of a number of delays. His
train was two hours late reaching
Philadelphia and on arriving at Viii
mipaton, he hired an automobile, but
after gong some distance the automo-
blle broke and be was compelled to
hunt for q carriage.
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AfatHs.

CALLAHAN-In this city, on February ipih,
zoos. Mary Callahan only child OF. fauick
and Mary Callahan aged 2ll years ,.
Relatives aud friends arr resrecuully lnNltea
10 attend the funeral from ner late residences
No zoos West Fiith street. on wednesday aitet-
mon. at O'Clock, lnierment at Catneafei
cemetery .,.,,,,-
fLrMMING-On February 18th, 1905 William
James Flemming. ......A. a.
funeral from bis laie residence squirrel Kun on
Wcducsday February 2lst, at 2sO O'CLOCK IN
termeut at Green Hill
RoBrRIs-ln this city, on February l9tni leVo
lanes A. Roheris, IN his SSth year .,-
Relatives. friends members OF Appolo Sh,tle
No SIX "a. h.; Usage Tribe No. 30 L q. X n,
and emuloycs OF Harlan Hollingswortn 70 80
fnvifed 10 attend the funeral servicesa a. ht late
residence. 80. 1914 Read street, on WEDNESDAY
February 2lst az 3 o'clock. Interment Lomoaroy
cemetery. ,-, ,o.,.
WfI.K1NsON-In THIS city, on February lsthi
iaos William wilkinson, aged 81 years -
Ieiativta and hiends and members or tne
Water Witch steam Engine firee Co ana en- pioyss
~ fbe Harlan 4 HOliingswOrth black smith snop
sre specifully Invited 70 attend me funeral ron
hfs iafe residence No. bll West Third streeH On
THURSDAY afternoon a. 2 O'Clock services atthe
house.
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fCOND EDITION
1. H. JESTER RETAINED
Conrad Decides 10
Make No Change in the As
siStant POStmaSieTShip.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO-DAY
/ bi Mr. Conrad Took Charge Of
ll6 POSI- llCe,
|MOllNTS EXAM NED LAST N GIT
l,orything Found to be in Ex-
cellent Condition.
announcement TO-DAY
hon Rr. Conrad Took Charge Of
The POST fllGe.
.nOUNTS EXAMINED LASTN GIT
.,orything Found to be in Ex-
cellent Condition.
STATEMENT BY THE new OFFICIAL

e, Rspresentative NJ. Howard Jester
todsy reappcinted assistant post
..,sT the appointment being made
gsnty Q. Conrad, the new post
,spr Who took charge Of the Office
M morning.
|gdlism ii. Heald retired as post
.,,s, after the accounts of the office
4 !, heen audited. The work Of ex-
I.irinq the accounts, which Was un-
{, me- direction OF Postoihoe lnspeo-
|, William j. Maxwell, was begun
!, night at Z o'clock and was not
[nnIeted until about 3 this orning.
H. accounts were founa to be correct
Ain 90 shape and the trans or of
Il alice to the new fiicial lollo e D
Il ud,t. Two accounts tailed 10 a
Ia Messts. Conrad, Heald and
[.tsf we're present the entire time.
M Lonrad said tbis morning, In
Isips charge Of the Office, that be in
Isee5 10 RiVe the work his close per
usl attention.
|SIp as uming my duties az post
,tsr, Mr.. Conrad told a reporter
Every E,ening. my primal aim
{sl be h give the rsopls II Whining
M the very best mail service that is
ksnsul1. My immediate ftedeces-
\ tss been a capable officer and
Ihhine but good can be said of his
lministration OF the Office. | shall
Isk 10 maintain the high standar Is
bV him. | am a believer in the
lyina that "A man serves his party
la sho serves the public best. ;"
sie no enemies to punish.
From q long list of applicants,
me Of whom have been life Ions
ends, ] have determined to continu,
lt n. Howard Jester as assistant
atmaster, believing that by so doin,
ks public interests Will be bsst pro
toied Nj. Jester has been recon
Ssuded as an active, efficient an,
roughly capable officer, and hi
cord since be came into the Office
Maio has been excellent. peopll
sll shades Of faotional and politica
slisis have approached me in Mr
lIef's behalf.
~ hore by a faithful administration
the Office not only to vindicate tn
lndred and m re representative bust
~ men Of Wilmington VIII recon
snded my appointment, but to retail
ls goodwill and respect Of the com
|unity generally" "
M. Jester is a Regular Republican
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TIME EXTENDED.
Special
Tomorrow

Another Year Given for the Completion Of
the Delaware Interurban Railway.
The time allowed the Delaware Inter
urban Railway Co. for the completion Of
its proposed line between Wilmington
and Elkton. Md, will expire on the 18th
Of May, this year, but at the request of
John p. Nields, counsel for the company,
the Street and Sewer Department today
extended the time for a year from that
date.
Mr.. Nields informed the department
that he expected the company to begin
building operations in few weeks.
During the meeting Of the board a pro-
test was received from the Central Labor
Union against granting the Wilmington
City Railway Co. additional franchises,
on the ground that the company's en-
ployes work long hours and that better
service is given on some lines than on
some others. The communication was
filed.
It was decided to place a light at Ben
son and Willard streets.
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VERBAL PROTEST

Against Running Raiiroad.Tracks Across
Front Street.
At the meeting Of the Directors of
the Street and Sewer Department, this
morning, Harry z. Joslyn, represent
ing the Bennett Oil Co., of No. 42l
West Front street, which has made
application for permission to run a
track ACROSS Front street presented d
plan Of the proposed track.
ughter Of Margaret Mccain who
oWl property near that OF the Bennett
OH 70. protested against permission
being granted to lay tracks across the
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IN WALL STREET TODAY

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Wall Street. New York, Feb. 20.-The
opening changes IN the stock market today
from last nights prices were generally
small, with gains predominating. The
hard and soft coal-carriers were exceptions
and we're a small fraction lower, on the de-
clsion Of the Supreme Court regarding the
right of coal-caIriers TO deal IN that COM
modify. Southern Pacific and Great North
ern, preferred, rose and Brooklyn Rapid
Transit, Sugar and Pressed Steel Car, pre-
ferred, large fractions.
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PhiladsipnlA lnarksts.

Associated Press Dispatcn by special Wires
Philadelphia Pa, Feb 20.-Grain exchange
closed
Butter firm, good demand: extra Western
creamery 49c; DO. nearby prints BIC
Eggs. hall cent lower; nearby fresh, l4c at
mark; Western fresh. 1870. at marx.
Live poultry, quiet, steady, fowls, lNal4c; old
ROSTERS lOc spring chickens, l3l laal4 Sci ducks
i5ni6c geese. l4al5c: lurkeys l5al6c.
Dressed poultry. steady; iowiss choice, l85Salfci
do fair 70 good. isal8sc old roosterA loc. nearby
roasting chickens. choice, loal6c.; Western 90
choice, ital5c; do. fair 70 good. l2al3c turkeys.
choice ana iancy 20a22c.; do. fair 10 good l8al9c
ducks tlal6c.; geese lOal4c
Refined sugars, quiet but hrmi powdered. A.6oa
81 7O grnnulated, Slb5aft tU0; confectiouers 40a
asa. 45: Keystone, eAl0aS45h
Bran. steady, fair demand; winter In bulk.
$50 5OasQl.OO spring in sacks SO.ooas2Lo0.
Potatoes Quie. but steady: Ponnsylvania
choice and fancy per hushel 6aa6lc. New YORK
choice and fancy, 60a62c New York fair 10 good,
Der bushel. 50ahsc.
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REPUBLICANS TO MEET.

The monthly meeting Of the Regular
Republican County Committee will be
held on Saturday afternoon at the
rooms OF the Young Mems Republican
Club, $40 King street, The call for the
meeting announces that Important
propositions may be received. The
notices OF the meeting we're sent out
today by Joseph Q. Jolls, secretary Of
the committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
sr.,s,,ss of Violating Revenue Law,

Henry Schofeld, colored, was arrested
roar Sesford. last night, by De uty United
Ststes Marshal Mitchell, on suspicion Of
seli;ng liquor in violation OF the Intern
Ba,.e5ne law. Schofeld was brought to
WILMINGTON this morning and VIII have
,,rai;r5inarv examination before United
States Commissioners Mahafy tomorrow
morning.
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STRUCK BY A TRAIN.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Williamsport, Pa, Feb. 20.-Pcrry
Waltz and Frank and Harry Weaver,
steel workers, while driving home today,
were struck by train on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad at the Arch street grade
crossing.
Waltz was killed and his companions
were seriously injured
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
APPOINTMENTS BRIDGE.
Seven Bids Received by the Levy Court
This Morning.


This Morning.
Bids for building a steeel drawbridge
across the Appoquinimink River, at
Fennimore, were opened at the meeting
OF the Levy Court this morning.. There
were seven bids. The lowest was that
Of the New Jersey Bridge Co. Of Manas-
auan, n. j., the amount being Sl2,SS2.
The other bids were as follows:
Canton Bridge Co., New York City,
Sl5OlO.
the courts plans, Si4,7os; by their own
plans. S13, ,240.
Franklin X. Wills Co., Of Wilmington,
Sl3,0s0.20
Berlin Construction Co, Berlin, Conn,
Sl5,S00.
Eyre Construction Co., Philadelphia
Sl4,74l. -
The bids we're referred 10 committee,
Of which Mr.. Salmon is chairman, and
which comprises all the members OF the
court.
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II. T. Sergeant,
Coal and Wood
Office, Seventh and King Sts.
Both Phones.
WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN BED.
ll.latnh 70 Ererr EreninE.

Special DisI Iatch 10 Every Evening.
Seaiord. Feb. 20.-Mrs Celia p. Adams,
well-known Seaford woman, wife Of
Edward Adams, was found dead in bed,
this morning, by her husband.
Mrs. Adams partook of hearty supper
last night. and seemed in the best Of
spirits before retiring. This morning her
husband heard q noise In her room, as oil
some one struggling, and went 70 her
assistance but found her dead. The
cause Of death has not yet been ascer-
tanned, but probably was apoplexy.
See "The Heart Of Ireland" Opera
House. New Castle, Thursday evening,
February 22dF
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MILTON SCHOOL is ALL RIGHT.

Every Evening is in receipt of a
Enmunication in reply to the remarks
Charles L Moore OF the Sussex
Iounty School Commission at the
|srfeetown teachers Institute, Sat-
'iday, 70 the effect that at many Sus-
p schools there is no Bible or Bible
lading aud no American flag flying.
The communication states that the
ilton public shcool, Of which the
inter is a former pupil. is an excep-
on, as there the exercises are daily
Fsned with prayer and Scripture read
fH, while the American flag is flying
is the roof while school is in ses-
o. as long az the weather permits.
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Candidates fnI Assessor.

george Coke, deputy sueriri. has an
ouneed his candidacy for county as
.sof from the Third district, which
upflses that section north Of Eighth
|aset aud vest of Market. he has
|sn promised the support OF many
|lsnds. GelrRe +. Lang OF No. 7i5
es' Ninth street is also candidate
assessor from that district. Both
. Republicans.
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WEATHER FORECAST.

Associated rress Disnaroh nv sneoial Wires
Washington Feb. 20.-Weather fore
cast for Delaware;
Increasing cloudiness and warmer to-
night; rain tomorrow; fresh south wind.
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The Last Call
on Reduced EHrS

in marten, fox and squir-
rel. We still have a few
pieces that
We are selling regardless Of
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Dlnmnnd state Grnnre.

Diamond State Grange, No. 2, OF
lhnton bad large and interesting
Eseting last pipht. Many question,
interest we're discussed, including
|aas OF compulsory education in De'a-
|ase Action was deferred. The
|'uge has bought a new piano and
poets many pleasant evenings in the
'uFe. 1t meets every Monday even
{ and will have a fine concert on
Aonoay evening, March 9th.
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NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

Associated Press Dispatch bv sneciaI Wires
New York. Feb. 20.-Cotton opened steady
today; March, 1850; April, 10.55, bid (;
May, i0.6s; July, 1882 August. 1857; Sep
tember, 1880, bid October, l0Sl Novem-
Der, 1882, bid; December, lO.35.
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cost. It's q great chance for
you to save money and to get
good reliable furs. Prices that
were $3.50, to $500 are now
sh00 to $500.
You'd better look them ND.
Take elevator, second aoor.
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to look at the Ne1O SUM-
mst kaaONS that are now
here, I2Hc. The excellent
quality Psyeales
that we are selling for 9c;
they're the same as the 1870
ones but in short pieces.
That thirsty absorbent crash,
silver bleaohsd, at loo a yard
instead of 1890.
Those magnificent VII ite
spreads at $50 each instead
Of sl.50.
Good quality yard wide
bleached muFlin remnants, 70 a
yard, worth 90, 100 and 1890.
20 in. bleaohed damask, oil
linen, beautiful patterns; a
regular $50 number. For
Wednesday we shall sell this
number for $50 a yard.
A fresh case Of SeersLcker
remnants opened for to-day, 90
a yard.
More Of those dandy huck
towels, all white; l3o each, TOO
q half dozen.
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sale ola Farm.

lhe property OF the Adam Miller
.lA'e' which consists Of a farm of 43
lss' near bear station was sold at an
llnlstratoT s sale at the Court House
~ morning. It was purchased by W.
Anowles attorney for Sl225.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-20
Letters Taken.

Letters testamentary on the estate
of John A. orbes we're taken out to-
day by Daniel toT bes.
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Bucber. wire signs, 6l6 shipley'-
Umbrellss repaired at ai2 snipley strsst. :
Red Gross Plasiers, Diapers, Seventh and
Jackson
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Nsr Eaulpmsnl ior CoIle0iOr.

Some large bookcases were received
this morning at the Federal Building, to
he placed in the office OF Collector OF
Customs Clark.
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Strawberry shortcake at Steinle's to-
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LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Bring Fsrorite aOid Enamel certificates
to Cartmell's.~
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Rich BrOadCIOthS

in the fashionable Alice
blue as well as a full line
of the staple colors;
80 inches vide and q most ex-
oellent quslity-aiter all, what
is as pretty as a good broad
cloth and what gives you such
servicei sLOO a yard others
sl.25, sl.5O; up to s225.
Complete color line in henri
ettas Of elegant quality and
finish at 75o; others at 500, e5o
and s100.
Traaa goods. first floor.
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New lorE uuota1loa..

Associated Press Dispatch DY special Wires
New YORK. Feb %. The stock market opened
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Beautiful EOHennes.

One Of this seasons most
popular weaves for after
noon and evening gowns.
A handsome navy and a good
black worth sL50 a yard is
here for los. Only this one
color left and the mill made 1t
in such a hurry that here and
there is a knotted thread
you'll have to look for them,
though.
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For Wednesday

VI W NCufCouaJ
we commence in the
Fourth street store,
A Sheer and Pillow Case Sale
of Importance to thrifty
housekeepers. Right in
the face Of such high cot
ton these prices are par
ticularly attractive,
and are only possible because
we bought freely Of these
staples many weeks ago. Both
sheets and pillow-oases ace
torn and hemme6, and hemmed
neatly too.
8lx9O heavy bleached sheets
regularly s7Iso each are in
this sale at 700.
six9O medium weight full
bleaohed sheets now worth 500
are in this sale at 621sc.
72x0O linen finish sheets, an
excellent sheet for seashore or
hotel use and big enough for
all but the largest Of double
beds is here at 46c, worth $40.
Pillow cases In the good wear
ing kinds are here at 9c, l216c,
l4c and l5o. each IN AZ or 45
by 80 and every one about
fifteen per cent under to-day's
values.
nr,,.tg.. a.,..t,,crt erst nccr
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w. II. Snith&CO.
Successors 20
WnI. 3. Sharp & Co.
More New
EnibFOideFieS


have come in, and unusu-
ally handsome they are,
tool Our Spring line is
about complete.
You will do we'll to supply
your wants early as already
there is a scarcity Of the bet
ter GLASS Of medium priced
embroideries. Such a demand
as there is for dainty trim
mings for lingerie waists and
white dresses We are ready
to supply you at right prices.
First foor.
For Wednesday
we have one case only
about 1000 yards OF the
finest English long cloth
you ever saw for Ioc a
yard. 1t is in Ia-yard
pieces, soft chamois finish.
TO Start Our New
white goods department with
a rush We shall sell this fine
cloth for babies wear and nice
underwear for Sl0O a piece
Wednesday only.
White goods. frat aoof.
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DOnr forget

Mu,lIn departmenl. d
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-05-24
TRANSIT TUBES FLATTENED.
Sand and Water of East River Make
Costly Work VaIueIess.

New York, May 19.-Mayor McClel-
land announced today at meeting of
the Rapid Transit commission that,
crushed by the weight of eand and
water, the roofs Of the Rapid Transit
tubes under the East river, connecting
the subway system. in Manhattan with
Brooklyn, have bsen hattened so seri-
ously at various points that they must
be rebuilt go that trains can pass
through them.
G. M. Jacobs, chief engineer in
charge of the Pennsylvania tunnels
under the East and North rivers; Gus
tav Lindenthal and C. S. Smith, called
in as experts, declare that the present
conditions in the East river are suffi-
cient to cause a delay of from 216 to
hree years in the work. Reconstruct
ticn is expected to be absolutely neces-
sary for more than 1900 feet of the sec
tion from Joralemon and Hicks streets
out under the Brooklyn waterfront.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-05-24
OFFICIAL BALLOT.
Ticket To Be Voted On in June Made
Up by Secretary of State.

Up by Secretary of State.
Salem - Secretary of State Dunba
has issued his certificate of the Repub
lican and Democratic primary nomina
tions, the nominations of the Socialist
and Prohibitionists and the arrange
ment of the names on the official ballot
The state senatorial and compression
al ticket is as follows:
Governor-I. H. Amos, Multnomaf
county, Prohibition; G. w. Barzee
Wasco, Socialist; George E. Chamber
lain, Multnomah, Democratic; JameI
Withycombe, Benton, Republican.
Secretary Of State-Frank w. Ben
son, Douglas, Republican; R. G
Brown, Douglas, Socialist; T. s. Nc
Daniel, Multnomah, Prohibition; P
H. Sroat, Marion, Democratic.
State Treasurer-Leslie Butler, Was.
CO, Prohibition; G.. r. Cook, Multno
nah, Socialist; j. D. Matlock, Lane
Democratic; George A. Steel, Clacka.
mas, Republican.
Supreme Judge &C. J. Bright, Sher-
man, Prohibition; Robert Eakin, Un'
ion, Republican; T. G. Haley, Una
tilla, Democratic; Marcus W. Robbins,
Josephine, Socialist.
Attorney General-C. G. Brix, Crook,
Socialist; A. NJ. Crawford, Douglas,
Republican; Robert A. Miller, Multno-
nah, Democratic; F. B. Rutherford,
Multnomah, Prohibition.
Superintendent of Public instruction
j. II. Alderman, Multnomah, Re-
publican; ]. E. Hosmer, Multnomah,
Socialist: Henry Sneak, Benton, Prohi-
bition.
State Printer-J. G. Cooper, Yam
hill, Socialist; Willis S. Duniwav,
Multnomah, Republican; Alvin S.
Hawk, Multnomah, Prohibition; j..
Scott Taylor, Klamath, Democratic.
Commissioner of Labor Statistics and
Inspector of Factories and Workshops
20. P. Hoff, Multnomah, Republican; /;
w. S. Richards, Linn, Socialist.
United States Senator Ito fill vacan-
cy)-Hiram Gould. Yamhill, Prohibi-
tion; Fred w. Mulkey, Multnomah,
Republican; ]. D. Stevens, Multno-
NAH, Socialist.
United States Senator (term begin
ming March 4, 19OO-Jonathan Bourne
Jr., Multnomsh, Republican; John M.
Gearin, Multnomah, Democratic; B.
Lee Paget, Multnomah, Prohibition;
A. G. Simola, Multnomah, Socialist.
Congressman, First District-Chsrles
V. Galloway, Ysmhill, Democratic;
Edward F. Green, Benton, Prohibition;
Willis G. Hawley, Marion, Republican;
w. w. Myers, Clackamas, Socialist.
Congressman, Second District-W.
R. Ellis, Umstilla, Republican; James
Harvey Graham, Baker, Demorcatis;
A. NJ. Paul, Union, Socialist; H. W.
Stone, Multnomah, Prohibition.