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It THE MORNING OBEQONIAy. TUESDAY-. SEPTEMBER 9, 1902. IRA F. POWERS DEAD Last Summons Comes to the Philanthropist, ' SERIOUSLY ILL FOR SIX MONTHS "Well Known am Friend of Orphaned and Helpless Children Promin ently Identified With Many Enterprises. . Ira F- Powers, prominent business man and philanthropist o this city, died at his home on Second street yesterday after a lingering illness. The direct cause of death was valvular heart trouble, from which disease Mr. Powers had been suf fering for sir months. Mr. Powers was the vice-president and manager of the Ira F. Powers Furniture Manufacturing Company, with which firm he had been associated since Its establish ment in 1875. Ho had been intimately connected with the Boys' and Glrl3 Aid Society, and it was largely through his efforts that this charitable institution was founded many years ago. He was Instru mental in securing a bequest from Mrs. Ella Smith of $30,003 for the society, and he spent much of his timo caring for boys whom he picked up 'from the streets and took home with him In the hope that they could be persuaded to lead better and more useful lh'es. He was known to have had five euch urchins in his house at one time, all of whom he cared for as if they had been members of his own family. Mr. Powers Is survived by two sons, The older, Frederick, resides in Maine, and the younger, Ira F. Powers, Jr., has been connected with the furniture com pany since August 1. Previous to that time he was traveling for a manufacturing company of this city. "W. C. Powers and Mrs. G. D. Stackpole are brother and els ter to the deceased. Mrs. Powers died In 1S75. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, but It will probably take place on "Wednesday from the Powers homo at 441 Second street. Ira F. Powers was born at Au Sable, Clinton County, New York, in 1?3L His ancestry in England can be traced back in direct line to the twelfth century. The American branch was first known at Littleton. Massachusetts, in 1613, by the name of Power. From them descended four eons, who in 16S3 added the "s" to the name. Levi Powers having emigrated from Vermont to Ballston, New York, married Miss Mary Frost, and among ' their children was Ira F. Powers. The education of Mr. Powers was acquired chiefly in the school of experience. At the age of 12 he struck out in life for himself and since that time earned his own support. He followed farming for six years and then entered an Iron manufac tory, but notwithstanding that his wages were raised, the excessive heat of the furnace injured his health, and he again took up farming until 3832, when, with a party of friends, he came to California, landing In San Francisco. August 5, 1852. Though Mr. Powers had little faith In mining, yet with his friends he went to the mines in Placer County, with just enough success to prompt further pros pecting in many mining localities in Idaho and California for 13 years. Finally he decided to give up mining and came to Portland in the Spring of 18C3. and In company with A. Burchard engaged in the second-hand furniture business, which was continued with great profit until the great fire of 1875. when they were burned out and nearly everything was destroved. In 1874 Mr. Powers engaged In the man ufacture of furniture, the firm of Donly Beard & Powers being formed with n factors- at Willsburg. In 1875 the Ira F Powers Furniture Manufacturing Com pany was formed with a factory first on A ater street, near the foot of Montgom ery, and after upon three acres of land in South Portland, with a store on First street. Mr. Powers, in 1SC0. married Mia? Minnie "V llson. who died four vears later Z lxJFon?,f on Fredt?ri- In 1S70 he was united to Miss Mary Sullivan, who. after five years, passed away, leaving another son, named Ira F.. Jr. Mr. Powers was a Knight Templar. F. & a. m., and a charter member of Pilot Peak Lodge I. O. O. P.; was one of the builders of the Morrison-street bridge and S Em 6t0kh0lder Jn Madteon fir r ldeI He was one of the organ izers of what was subsequently the Ore gon National Bank. LEWIS AND CLARKPICTURES Tacoma Artlt Una an Idea for His torical Paintings. A Tacoma artist has an idea for a series of paintings for the Lewis and Clark Fair. He desires to represent early scenes In the history of Oregon on canvas. He is V. H. Gilstrap. curator and secretarv of the Ferry Museum, of Tacoma. Mr. Gilstrap was In Portland yesterday, and talked over his plans with an Oregonian reporter. He was in conference with George H. Himes, secretary of the Oregon Historical Society, in the course of the day. He and Mr. HImcs discussed a num ber of subjects that would be of interest an cahVas. "I have submitted a proposal to the directors of the fair." said Mr. Gilstrap yesterday. "As to what business or finan cial arrangement I would be willing to make, that is a matter for further con sideration. At this time I desire simply to have the directors look favorably on my proposal. There are many scenes in early Oregon history that if restored would have high historical and educational value There is a great abundance of subjects to select from, and the question of what to leave out would be a more difficult one than what to get In. Successive phases in the industrial development of the state could also be portrayed. "No, I would not advise cycloramlc or panoramic views of Individual subjects They would cost too much. A series of paintings could be hung inside a circular untIn&on the walla In the center of the building could 4e set appropriate stat uary. This style of building would show off the paintings to good advantage." Among the subjects proposed are the fol lowing: Discovery of the Columbia River by Cap tain Robert Gray, May 11, 1792. Meeting of Gray and Vancouver, just before the latter discouraged Gray's at tempt to find the Columbia River Scenes along the route of Lewis and Clark In the Oregon region. Views of Fort Clatsop in 1805. Settlement of Oak Point in 1S03. ISIS63 St settIement of Astoria in Settlemen at Vancouver in 1834 Discover- of gold in California by' James W. Marshall, of Oregon. In 1848. Establishment of civil government at Champoeg in 1S43. Mr. Gilstrap Intends to portray the last scone as soon as he can get around to it. He will go to Champoeg soon to study the ground. Yes, He Certainly Is Hard Hit. PORTLAND Sep 7. (To the Editor.) You seemed to be very warm this morn ing in your editorial about the hoodlums at the carnival That is all very well admitting tbey are hoodlums you dont seem to object to these same hoodlums getting out on the street Sunday mornings and yelling all over town with your news paper when people need the rest and want to sleep a little do you "Why dont you say some thing about that while you are In the hoodlum business But you wont even publish this letter much less do anything about it X POOL TOURNAMENT. White Man Beat Colored by Score of r 300 to 201. The first half of the two-night pool match between W. "W. King, the crack Chicago player, and the local colored champion, Boone, resulted in a victors for the former by a score of 203 to 201. Diffi cult plays, neatly executed, kept the spec tators In a breathless state of attention, and the players were evenly matched enough to make the game an Interesting one. It was King's wonderful command of the cue ball that won the contest The colored man made a number of excellent shots only to offset them by the cue. ball rolling into one of the pockets. King' ran up one score of over 30, and several 25 ball plays. Streaks of hard luck Inter spersed the plays of both men, and. as be fore, Boone received the greater share of Fortune's 111 turns. Neither flayed fast ball, but many of the deliberate shots were very effective. The marking was done by a young man not entirely fa miliar with the rules of. addition, and only constant watchfulness on the part of the spectators avoided miscounting. The match Is for $200 a side, and will be finished this evening at the same place, 246 First street. "W. W. King claims the world's pool FIGHT FIRE FOR' HOURS LIVELY BLAZE IN DEBRIS IN EAST SIDE RAVINE. . Sell wood Sawmill Company Secure GroHnd for Dock Death of H. A. Rlchcrt. Engine No. 7 had a hot fight yesterday to overcome a fire started to destroy the planks removed from East Burnslde and thrown into a ravine on East Twenty fourth and East Burnslde streets. The engine was called out there shortly after 12 o'clock and returned at 6 o'clock. ' There was a vast accumulation of old planks in this ravine, and they were fired yesterday morning. As the wind In creased In volume the fire became threat ening. Sparks were carried some distance by the strong wind. A still alarm was sent to the engine, and the firemen kept the flames In check during the afternoon, although it was hard work to do this. Toward evening all danger was over. An extensive fire was burning yesterday in the brush between the Barr and the Sandy roads. One house was In danger, but the occupant vf ought off the fire dur ing the day. It spread over a large ex tent of territory, and was still burning WELL-KNOWN PHILANTHROPIST DEAD. THE LATE IRA F. POWERS. championship for his record of 30 balls straight, banking the fifth ball In . each frame, which he made some year? ago In Chicago, has never been broken. In Butte recently, he also made another record of three banks, two of which were double banks. King worsted Boone last Frlday nlght by a score of 300 to 155, and de clares he will soon leave the Coast for cities where players may be found that will put up close and exciting games with him. lie will probably play F. tails, or San Francisco, at Vancouver, within a lew days. PERSONAL MENTION. Judge "W. R. Ellis, of Pendleton, is In Portland for a few days. J. G. Megler, the 3rookfield, "Wash., can- neryman, Is In the city on business. Superintendent II. E. Bickers, of the State Reform School, Salem, is at the Portland. "V. H. Holmes, the attorney and Demo cratic leader at Salem, Is registered at the Belvedere. Congressman Thomas H. Tongue Is in the city from Hlllsboro, and is staying at the Perkins. H. 13. Beers, a physician at Wasco, is staying nt the Imperial while transacting business In this city. Rev. B. J. Hoadley, professor of English at Willamette University, Is spending a few days in Portland, W. S. McFadden. an attorney at Cor- vallls. is in the city on business, and Is registered at the Imperial. G. W. Bowen. a prominent merchant at Glenwood, Is In Portland for a few days, and Is staying at the Belveder. F. G. Ely, who Is at the Belvedere from Cottage Grove, is an attorney, and is here on business In Multnomah courts. William O'Donneil. of Baker City, ar rived last night on his way. to Seattle and Victoria. He will return next week. Judge A. S. Bennett, the well-known at torney at The Dalles, is in the city at tending legal business in the Circuit Court J J. Adrian Epping. director of music at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep tion, has arrived in town with his family, after an enjoyable sojourn at Long Beach. W. J. Furnish, the Pendleton banker. returned yetterday from a trip to Califor nia, in which he combined business with pleasure. He will return to Pendleton today. H. Ford, of the Ford-Wilson Auction Company, accompanied by Mrs. Ford, left yesterday for an extended trip through the i.ast. partly on business and to see the home of his boyhood days. Clarence H. Carson, the organist of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, In dianapolis, lnd., and one of the best known church organists of the Middle West, Is the guest of the Hon. J. C. Car son, and was entertained a few evenings ago by a party 0 musical friends. NEW YORK, Sept 8. (Special.) North west people registered today at New York hotels as follows: From Portland Miss Luella Clay Car son, at the Kensington; J. H. Nichols. J. Dulop, at Grand Union. From Seattle J. D. Thomas. Mrs. J. D. Thomas, Miss E. M. Thomas, E. C. Cheas- ty. and J. K. Branch, at the Holland. From Tacoma N. Klooburg, at the Grand Union. ATE FIVR pni'vnc rT7 ttiti 1 rrn Claims It Is Xo More Than Any Mart. Uonld Do. any man. but "Cupidene." the great reno- umuwiui uuu juriuer, is ine Desi of cures for it Now, as you all know, "Cupidene" is sold for $1 per box or six boxes for 3, at S. G. Skidmore &. Co.'s, iruiuuuu, ui uuu ni6 uroveu ior over twentv- vears that it rotmllria oni ix.jni. the system and the whole constitution, and removes the effects of early follies and mistakes, removing all effects of dis ease "Mr. Ttrnnptt. Tttvhlonri. nun. TrolnnrJ Tvhn von nlnuriT ihn mM. . . children, but icjven birth to triolets. yesterday evening. It was started Satur day, but did not gather much headway until the high wind of yesterday. WATER FRONT BLOCK SOLD. Xeiv Sellwood Sawmill Company Se cured Ground for Lumber Dock. The block at the foot of East Pine and East Ash streets has Just, been transferred to A. C. Mowery and others interested in the Sellwood sawmill enterprise. The pur chase price Is $15,000. This block Is wanted by the new sawmill company for a lumber yard and manu facturing purposes. An effort was made by the company to secure enough ground for the sawmill plant In the vicinity of this block, but it was found that none was available for purchase. The block purchased partly extends Into the river. It will be covered with a dock. The owners were H. L. Coffin, J. A. Newell and the Turnbulls. The men at the head of the sawmill enterprise are A. C. Mowery. Charles Hogue, John P. Miller, J. W. NIckum and some others. Within their command are abundant means. At Sellwood the plant will cover three acres, including the site of the old sawmill, where the former building still stands. These latter will be removed, and an up-to-date mill with modern ma chinery will be erected. The title to the three acres which will constituto the site is being perfected and the deed will probably be given this week to the property. Piles required for foundation of the buildings have been ordered, and the machinery arranged for. The Intention is to push construction on the plant as soon as possession of the site is secured, and have It in operation by the first of the year. It is expected a considerable portion of the lumber will come down from Sellwood by trolley cars, a3 the new line will paaa close to the site. DEATH OF H. A. RICHERT. Said to nave Been Caused by the Injudicious1 Use of Calomel. Henry A. Rlchert, an estlmablo arid well-respected young man, living near Hurlburt. east of the Sandy River, tame to his death Saturday, it is asserted, through overdoses of calomel administer ed by himself In Ignorance as to its ef fects. The funeral was held Sunday, and the Interment was In Mountain View cemetery. It was largely attended by friends and neighbora Rev. W. T. Scott officiated. The death of Mr. Rlchert Is very deeply deplored. He had been feeling sick the first of the week, and had been In the habit of using calomel. His brother gave him some of the medicine about the mid dle of the week. He went to his home and took two large doses, the last one shortly after the first one. The effect of the drug was paralysis. His condition becoming alarming. Dr. Short, of Grcsham, was s?nt for, and he came with all possible dis patch, but it was too late to render any assistance. Mr. Rlchert was recently mar ried and had lived long In the community. He was 23 years old, and a member of the Corbett Grange. A young widow and a child survive him. COLUMBIA SLOUGH CORN. Charlen Holtsrrieye Has Field That Averages 7 and O Feet In HelKht. Charles E. Holtgrieve has a very prom ising field of corn on his farm tin the Columbia Slough road which attracts much attention. He waited until after the usual June rise and put in the corn July 5. The corn now runs from seven to nine feet high and stands so closely together that one can make his way through only with difficulty. The hills are three feet apart A tall man walking through the field cannot bo seen. It Is thought that corn can be produced for ensilage at great profit on Columbia Slough. From thefew acres of corn Mr. Holtgrieve ha3 In, SO or 70 tons of ensilage could be had. Mr. Holtgrieve also has raised what is known as a fine crop of the "Wealthy" apples. He saw an account of these ap ples and sent East for buds and ba3 12 fine trees well loaded. The trees are iiot large, but are bending under the weight 6t the applea Joseph Buchtel brought in from one of the trees a twig six Inches Ion?, on which were nine fine apples. 4 Powell Street. A considerable petition has been signed for the improvement of Powell street between Mllwaukle and' East Twenty first streets". There Is an effort to get up a remonstrance on the part of a few. It Is not thought the remonstrance will be generally signed. The condition of Powell street is such that if it be not repaired very soon, it will have to be closed up at Mllwaukle and East Twenty-first, as It Is now dangerous, for loaded teams. Only the part occupied by the street railway is safe. Cost of replanking will be com paratively light The wretched condition of Powell street Is a blight on that part of the city. Ruasellville School. School win "reopen In the Russellville district on September 15. There is dis appointment that an addition was" not built this vacation, but the board of directors Is making the best of the sltuai tlon. Two front rooms are being re papered and new blackboards placed in all the rooms. The building Is being gen erally repaired. There will be four teach, ers for three rooms: These are: E. M. Lance, principal; Miss A. Ryder, Miss N. K. Peterson and Miss D. Fletcher, as sistants. It la the Intention to put the ninth grade in the school this year. A crowded building Is expected. Fire at Standard Box Factory. Fire broke out yesterday forenoon In a lumber pile at the Standard Box Factory plant on East Water and East Washing ton streets. The lumber Is about 20 feet south of the sawmill. Some flre extlngulshers were thrown Into the fire and water was turned on from a small hose, which checked Its spread. An alarm was turned In and the department re sponded as a matter of precaution, but the services of the firemen were not need ed. The fire probably started from a spark falling on the lumber. East Side Note. . Rev. J. J. Staub, of the Sunnyslde Con gregational Church, has returned from his vacation and resumed his work. There will be a meeting of the East Side Improvement Association this, even ing at 8 o'clock in Justice Seton's court room on East Morrison street, near Grand avenue. FOR MORE HATCHERIES. Clatsop County Members Will Worli Generally to Advance Industry. ASTORIA, Or.. Sept 8.-(Special.)-The indications are that but few measures will be Introduced at the coming session of the Legislature by the Clatsop County membcrs. Senator Fulton is absent from the city, and could not be seen today, but neither .of the Representatives has' any number of measures In mind as yet which he will ask to have enacted. Representative-elect Hahn, when questioned, said: "Up to the present time I have not formulated any new bills, and cannot say what ones I shall Introduce. Of course, there will probably be some amendments to the fishing laws, but Just what Is de sired by the people I have not yet fully ascertained. I believe the protection of the small fish and the fostering of the hatcheries are the main points to be looked after. The people of Clatsop County want few new laws. What they do want is that no vicious measures be passed, and that what good laws we now have are more strictly enforced." Representative-elect Carnahan has two measures in mind which he will introduce. One Is an amendment to the road laws and the other relates to the fisheries. In dis cussing them, he said: "I have not as yet consulted with the other members of the Clatsop County dele gation, and am not prepared to say what measures we shrill present. I Am, how ever, working on two bills. But they are not completed, and their exact .pro visions are still indefinite. One Is relative to the fisheries, and will provide a liberal appropriation for carrying on the hatchery work, as well as seek to protect the small fish, probably by regulating the size of mesh used on all classes of gear. I am a firm believer In having state hatcheries lo cated near the mouth of the Columbia, where fish can be obtained from the early as well as the late run3, and the measure I shall Introduce will provide for the re serving of certain small streams tributary to tlm lower river for hatchery purposes' The other bill on which I am working Is an amendment to the road laws. It will provide that each district shall levy Its own road tax. I believe a law of that kind would bo much more satisfactory and bring better results than the present law." GALE ON LAKE ONTARIO. Only the Largest Steamers Are Able to Put Out. NEW YORK, Sepr. 8. A gale which began Thursday night Is sweeping Lake Ontario from the West and paralyzing passenger traffic, says a Rochester, N. Y., dispatch to the Tribune. Only the larg est steamers have been able to put out, and they have had some exciting experi ences. The storm is causing much trouble to the hundreds of tourists who, flocking from the Canadian lakes, are In the north shore ports, unable to reach home except by train, which means a roundabout trip by way ot Toronto. The United States life saving stations along the lake shore have doubled their watches. Great Forest Fire in Wyoming, LARAMIE, Wyo.; Sept. $. Parties Just in from the Rambler mine report a large forest fine Just south of Holmes, in the district In which the mine Is located. It Is burning In the timber five or six miles south of the mine, and Thursday destroyed the "property of the White Swan Mining Penlniular Stoves and Ranges styles to please everyone from $8.75 to $65. (Basem't.) Meier & Frank Company Visitors to the Carnival ara requested to register their name and address for copy of our Fall Catalogue. Information Bureau, Parcels Checked, Free Telephones main floor near elevators. Fall and Winter Footwear for ladies, men and children now ready every grade. "Millinery Day" Doing the millinery business better than it was ever done in Portland. Doing it amid more elegant surroundings doing more of it, and there isn't a want in headwear for any correct dresser in the city but can best ba supplied here. Facts have several stubborn sides one of which is the appearance of boastf ulness in the house that states them. Forgive th3 facts they have a better mission. Prove the millinery showing by any test you may. It is largest and best I Proved by your appreciation of the past week the hats have never been so interest ing. The most charming productions of France as well as America, and every creation every part of it new In style, new in material. Especial attention is called to our immense display of Walking Hats the rhits and colored beavers, the felts wonder fully attractive styles, very reasonably priced. You're welcome to view this millinery showing at its best. September Blanket Sale Frosty nights or mornings have no terrors for big folks or little folks If thoy are prepared with warm coverings. If you're not supplied, here an opportunity is offered'to buy the best Oregon, California and Ohio blankets at a consider able saving. Don't forget, please, that tha big blanket store is on the third floor, and don't let the prasentwarm weather put off your buying until later on. Any moment Is liable to see a big drop in the thermometer at this season of the year. Remember also that on the third floor we carry the largest stock of brass and iron bsd3 to be found in the city. Fine all-wool natural gray Blanket, 72x50, splendid value, for this sale onlyr pair. . . .27 Crib Blanket! in all sizes and grades at low prices for this September sale. 10-4-all wool white Blankets, 300 pair, colored borders, silk bound, big d -y g- "2 value, at pODO All-wool light gray Blank ets, fine Quality, big" full size, 200 pairs for this sale, pr . . $5.10 Pendleton Indian Blankets The eraze for which has spread from the Pacifle to the At lantic; especially desirable for decorating an Indian or cozy corner, the color combinations ar9 captivating and guaranteed hot to fade; they are also desirable for couch or bed cover, traveling and steamsr wrap, bathrobe and dressing gown; twenty styles to select from; for In troduction during this sale pick at 4-35 11- 4 all-wool white Blank ets, silk -bound, colored borders, 500 pair3 for $4.95 pair 12- 4 all-wool white Blank ets, colored borders, silk bound, a magnificent blanket, 100 pairs for this sale $5.85 pair Extraordinary values in the highest grade "Ohio fleece" and "Edleweiss" Blankets, finest made, up to $20.00 pair Cotton Waistings King Cotton has no notion of relinquishing his sway because the Summer has flown. Here are some Winter triumphs: Fleeced back Piques in a big variety of styles, 45c to 60c yd. Basket cloths in large variety. Embroidered Duck and Canvas, in colors, $1.25 yard. Other Cotton Novelties will arrive daily. Cloak Store Display is now at its best. Suits jackets and costumes In variety so elegant that no Coast establishment has ever equaled it either in extent or quality. This collection of ready-to-wear apparel Is so far ahead of all other displays in every way that comparison is useless. 'Look around your own eyes are the best judge suits, jackets, costumes, wraps, raglans, walking suits and skirts separate dress skirts in wool and silk silk waists and petticoats. We won't go into details but bid you "welcome whether to look or buy. (Second Floor.) Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company I I 1 I Established 1870 Incorporated 1899 FURRIERS G. P. RUMMEL1IN & SONS 126 SECOND ST., Near Washington FUR COATS In Alaska Sealskin (London dye) broadtail, with chinchilla or sable collar and revers. Moire Astrachan, Otter, Beaver, Near Seal, etc., in all the latest styles. FUR CAPES In Mink, Black Marten, Beaver, Otter, Sable, Persian Lamb, Astrachan, Near Seal, etc. FUR BOAS In Isabella Fox, Sable Fox, White, Cross, Red and Black Fox, Sable and Black Lynx, Sable Wolf, Black Marten,. Mink, Opos sum, etc., etc. FUR COLLARETTES In Mink, Sable, Chin chilla, Royal Ermine, Black Marten, Otter, Beaver, Persian Lamb, Astrachan, etc. Ostrich Feather Boas in All the New Shades. Fur Rugs and Robes. Alaska Indian Baskets. Orders promptly filled. Call or send for Catalogue. Leading and Reliable Furriers of the Northwest. 9 Company. .The loss In buildings, etc., can not now be stated. Yesterday the Are -was still raging In the timber and was threatening property in the Keystone district. So gTeat did the danger become hat a messenger vras sent to Holmes for help. A force of men from tho smelter there were sent down. At the time the fire, fanned by a strong wind, was rapidly running east. A CARNIVAL OPPORTUNITY. SUIT OF CLOTHES FREE! SEE OUR BOOTH AND LEARN PARTICULARS. A Rare Chalice to Secure an Up-to-Datc Tailor-Made Srtit. LADIES' AND GENTS' TAILORING COMPANY VIENNA 345 WaahlnRton. 'Phone Red 1055. ik WED Wf V "--U. Third Floor. s. w "WabInifton Ballding. AND VISITING CARDS W. G. SMITH & CO. LEADING ENGRAVERS. Over Litt's CLARY'S "THE FAIR" 329 WASHINGTON ST., IMPERIAL HOTEL BLDG. The new long-hip corset, special at 50c. Gentlemen's ties. -25c In any store In the city; we will give you your choice, an style. ISc each. These goods are not jobs or shelf-worn. Today foriadies shoes; try our $2.50 .shoe and set a money-saver, in nt, wear and style. Dalnti- cups and saucers. 25c. New underwear and hosiery. During Carnival, all sleeveless vests, 15c to 50c, your choice, 10a i