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nil ' '-.' It THE 'M0E1STISTG .OREaONIAN, PKXDY, 1 DECEMBER 19, 1902. LICENSES REFUSED! Council Committee Against Combination Houses. OTHER APPLICATIONS HELD UP Compromise Is Readied on Saloon Box Question Portland Cltfb Cafe Gets License in Spite of Fie gel's Objections. Jfot to Have Their Licenses Be ncvred. "W. TV. Allen, Queen Anne saloon, 275 Bumslde street. Tannerand, 280 Everett street. Clark Brothers, 275 Everett. J. M. Ellskamp, Badger Baloon, 274 Davis. A; Grlgllolnlo, Boston saloon, 34 'North Third. TV. Pj Gelsler, Owl saloon, 25 North Third. "Walter J. Haight, "Homo Banch Theater," 274 Oouch. Frank Mays, 35 North Second. Frank Olcease, 75 North First. JL VT. Patterson, Favorite Saloon, Fourth and Couch. TV. L. Pulllam, Brunswick saloon, 2S North Third. F. H. Bcdseckcr, 100 Fourth. Laid Over for Investigation. P. Castranzo, Nome saloon, 221 Sec ond. ' Xe martini, 255 First. Eastman & Tilly. 52 North Third. H. Gallet, 274 Everett. Lane & Hunter, "Star Cafe," -S20 First. A. Smooth, "West Park and Morrison. L. M. Smith, Gl North Second. William Tlelman, 100 North Fourth. part of Zimmerman and Bentley, who wished to make an investigation of the circumstances. I"legel succeeded in put ting it to a vote. There were two "ayes" and two "noes," and the chairman came to the rescue of Flegel's community and decided against the granting of the license. Beside the licenses refused, eight more saloons had been complained against, but there was not sufficient evidence to war rant the committee In refusing the licenses. It was decided that the commit tee should make a tour of investigation before deciding on the close cases. Box Question Settled. Aa far as the license committee is con cerned, the question of boxes in the sa loons Is finally disposed of. If the Council today acts upon the recommendation of the committee, the box question will be settled. After the controversy at Wednes day's meeting, Councllmen Flegel and Bentley got together and decided to com promise the matter. "I am frank to admit that this Is a com promise," said Mr. Bentley, as he took the floor to read the ordinance that he and Mr. Flegel had prepared. I. have done nothing but compromise since I have been a member of this Coun cil." said Mr. Flegel. "I believe that a compromise will accom plish better results?' said Mr. Bentley, A determined stand was taken yesterday by th mcmborsof the license committee against the class of saloons known as combination houses, in which women are employed in the back rooms, or which have connection with lodging-houses, di rectly or Indirectly. Twelve saloons of this description were refused a license and eight more were declared suspicious and the granting of the licenses postponed until the members of the committee could make an investigation. Councilman Flegel was in favor of refusing a license to th 'houses that had a reputation 'as gambling houses, and voted "no" to the application from the proprietors of the Portland Club, Erickson's, Fritz's, Blazier's and a number of others that were granted. The following extract of the ordinance governing the granting of licenses Is the one that applies to these cases. The following persons shall not be entitled to take out a license provided for in this ordi nance: The keeper or proprietor of a bawdy house, gaming or gambling house, or disorderly house, or house or place resorted to for the purpose of smoking opium, or the' keeper or keepers, proprietor or proprietors of any houpo or place or barroom or drinking shop or sa loon resorted to for gambling, or for the pur pose of prostitution, or frequented or visited by lewd or dissolute women, or the keeper or keep ers, proprietor or proprietors of any barroom or drinking shop or saloon conducted directly or Indirectly in connection with any bawdy house, or contrary to the laws of the State of Oregon, or gambling house or place resorted to for the purpose of smoking opium, or persons who are not well disposed towards the good order or peace of society, or who are not well disposed towards the "good order or peace of society, and who are not of good moral charac ter. All "Wanted Licenses. At 1:30, the time appointed for the meet ing, the Commpn Council rooms were filled with eager saloonkeepers. A question had been raised the day before regarding the granting of some 50 licenses and the proprietors had been notified to be present and argue their cases. Each one had at torneys, witnesses and friends that were interested, and the hall was well filled when the meeting was called to order. The first case was that of the Portland Club. Peter Grant was called, and the section of the ordinance relating to this matter was read. "Do you think," asked Chairman Slg- jer, mat unaer this ordinance you are entitled to a license?" les, was the prompt reply, "I can see no reason why there should be a question as to the renewal of my license." "I desire that he be put under oath," eaid Councilman Flegel. Each member of the committee took turn at administering the oath, but as Flegel was the only man who could artlcu late the lengthy sentence In a real flow ing and professional manner, he was re garded' the man for the duty. "The Portland Club and the Portland Club Cafe are two separate and distinct companies," said Mr. Grant. "They are in different buildings and are not connected in any way, except that I happen to be manager of both concerns. The Portland Club does not sell any liquor at all. If the men want to buy liquor at the Port land Club they send to the Portland Club Cafe for It, because It Is the nearest place." "But'you are the proprietor of both con cerce?" asked Flegel., "Yes." "And the Portland Club Is a gambling house? "It Is -not." "Gambling is carried on there." "It Is not." Here Mr. Flegel became impatient. "I do not see as there is any use of us trying to stop any of the licenses on ae count of gambling," said he, "for It Is well known that there Is no gambling In the city now and there are no gambling houses." At this there was a general laugh and the members of the committee decided that this was about what they were up against. "I move that the license be granted,' said Zimmerman. Bentley offered a sec ond and the question of the gambling houses was settled then and there. Flegel voted "no," but the rest of the committee voted "yes," and It was passed In every caeg where gambling was the consideration Flegel stuck to his "no tote, but there were no licenses revoked on account of any ' connection .with gambling houses. If there was good evidence that a saloon was what is known as a combination house, the committee was vunanimous in the refusal to grant a license. A list of the combination houses .and houses that the police regarded as otherwise undesir able was in possession of the chairman If the saloon in question was upon this list tsnd the proprietor admitted that his place of business was In that class, he was promptly informed that he could not have a license. Everything went .smoothly until A. Bedford, who owns a saloon at Fourth and Taylor, was called. "Is your saloon a combination house? asked Councilman Flegel. "Yes," eaid he. "I move this license be not granted. But Zimmerman and Bentley could not agree with the proprietor. Upon further questioning it was found that the man did not understand the term and that his sa loon was among the number against which thero was no objection. Earl Ogle asked for a license to establish a saloon out on Mississippi avenue. Coun cilman Flegel was very much opposed to. this and said that he lived in that com munlty and knew that the people did not want another saloon out there. Ogle made a plea and gained a hearing on the HARM TBT STATES Judge McBride Gives Views on Senatorial Races. PETTY POLITICIANS TO BLAME STANFORD CLUBS COMING Machinations and Duplicity the Evils of Present System "Would Have People Express" Choice by Direct Vote. "The tedious squabbling of petty poli ticians who aspire to . seats In the United States Senate works a very serious harm to the states which permit It." Judge John B. McBride, of Spokane, who was formerly Chief Justice of the Manager Baker Consents to "With draw His Company for a Night. The Stanford Glee and Mandolin Clubs will show in Portland. With all the thea ters hooked solid for the holidays, tne Stanford managers faced a difficult situa tion, and it was only through the generous action of Manager George L. Baker last evenlne that It was made possible lor tne college musicians to appear before a Port land audience. A committee or btanioru alumni yesterday presented to Manager Baker an open letter from a numoer or prominent citizens and music-lovers re questing him, if possible, to favor the Stanford clubs by giving them a night in his theater. Mr. Baker immediately an nounced his willingness, and telegraphed to Jamea Neill, president of the Nelll stock comnany. asking for his consent. Mr. Nelll has spent many pleasant days on the Stanford campus as the guest or his col lege friends, and last night telegraphed Mr. Baker as follows: 'Please do everything In your power to assist the Stanford University boys." Mr. Baker Immediately Informed the Stanford committee of his willingness to turn over his theater for a Stanford night December 26. The letter which was presented to Mr. Baker was as follows: "Mr. George L. Baker, Manager Baker Theater Dear "Sir: It has come to our no tice that the Stanford University Glee and Mandolin Clubs,, which are soon to make a tour of the Pacific Northwest, are pre vented from making a public appearance fn Portland because of the fact that the theaters have already engaged their holi day attractions. As the college musicians give a high-class entertainment, their vis Its become notable events, and many Port land people' are desirous of attending their concert under favorable auspices. If you could make an arrangement whereby your excellent Nelll stock company could be. withdrawn from your theater for one evening, courteously giving way to the Stanford clubs, you would confer a marked favor upon the amusement-loving public aa well as upon the undersigned. Tour's re spectfully, George B. Chamberlain, George H. Williams, Alfred F. Sears, Jr., W. W. Cotton, Frederick V. Holman, R. F. Prael, W. L. Brewster, Wallace McCamant, It. W. Wilbur, J. C. Ainsworth, Charles E. Ladd, W. D. Wheelwright, H. W. Goode, B. Wilcox, C. E. S. Wood. Holt C. Wil son, J. Wesley Ladd, A. E. Rockey, A. J. Glesy, R. M. Lewis, W. J. Burns, J. Mcl. Wood, S. E. Joseph!, B. WIstar Morris, A. A. Morrison, Jamee Laidlaw, Charles F. Bcebe, Adolphe Wolfe, H. M. Cake, A. C. Newill, J. W. Hill. T. T. Davis, Mrs. L. W. Sitton, Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, Mra Warren E. Thomas, Dom J. Zan, W. H. Boyer." JUDGE JOHX R. 31' BRIDE, OF SPOKANE. "than the radical measures that are some times proposed." The ordinance that was Introduced speci fied that all boxes In houses where spiritu ous liquors are sold shall not be closed on more than three sides and shall not be more than seven feet high. The committee recommended that this ordinance be passed, and that the Albee ordinance be indefinitely postponed. There was a gen eral understanding between the members of the committee, however, that In case this ordinance failed to pass, an attempt would be made to pass the Albee ordinance. The ordinance was as follows: An ordinance, to define boxes, booths, stalls and private rooms used for and In connection with saloons, barrooms, drinking shops, restau rants, eating-houses, or any other place or places where spirituous, vinous, malt liquors or meals or provisions are served, drunk, or eaten, and to regulate the use of such boxes, booths, stalls, private rooms, etc. The City of Portland does ordain as follows: Section 1. A box, stall, booth or private room is hereby defined to be any space partitioned off from or separated from another room, hall way, passageway or space, by curtains, boards, or other substance or materials on four sides, and connected with or used in connection with any saloon, barroom, drinking shop, restaurant or eating-house. Sec 2. It shall be unlawful for any person, Arm or association, in person or by another, or otherwise, to conduct, carry on, open and main tain any saloon, barroom, drinking shop, res taurant or eating-house wlUiln the City of Portland in any room, place or building where any box, booth, stall or private room or rooms 1 are situated or is connected therewith by any , hall, hallway, door, window, passageway, or ', other opening connecting with such room, I rooms or place of building, unless such box, ! booth, stall or private room or rooms Is or are ' so constructed as not to be over seven feet in height from the floor, and above seven feet : high is or are open and unlnclosed; or to keep or maintain In any such box, booth, stall or private room or rooms any door on which is any lock, bolt, catch or fastening whatever; i or to keep or maintain in any such box, booth, ; stall or private room or rooms any furniture i whatever excepting table and chairs. i Sec 3. No box, booth, Istall or private room 1 which is entirely open upon the side facing upon any hallway, passageway, or room con nected with any saloon, barroom, drinking place, restaurant or eatlng-hpuse shall be deemed to be cr taken to be a box, booth, stall or private room within the meaning of this ordinance. Penalty:-Flne, not less than $100 or i more than S300: Imnrlsnnmpnt nt not loco tv ' Supreme Court of Idaho, and before that the first Republican Representative from Oregon to appear In Congress, has very decided views orr the Machiavelian strug gles known as Senatorial contests "They are, of course, undignified," said the distinguished jurist In his room at the Imperial yesterday, "but the principal evil that they do is In preventing the men who would best represent the state from entering the contest at all. The political machinations and duplicity which seem to be inevitable factors in these elections make it disagreeable for a citizen of sub stance and integrity to enter the race The duties of a United States Senator re quire a wide experience, the post is one of honor and dignity, but a man of sum clent caliber to fulfill the requirements .of the office will hesitate before allowing his name to be entered as a candidate In an election where merit counts for less than Intimate knowledge of how best to trade legislation ana patronage tor votes. "And how would you change the present system?" queried the reporter. "Would you have Senators elected by the peo Pie?" "Not exactly," said the Judge. "I would have each of the political' parties pom mate a candidate, and would then hav the people elect the Senator from among those candidates by direct vote. In this way It would be necessary for each party to .nominate the best man for the position that they could possibly get. The people would surely select the most meritorious of all the candidates, and the chance of a man being elected merely because he had worked hard for some political party would be practically eliminated." Judge McBride was emphatic in his re ply to a question as to whether he thought the Pacific Northwest had suffered par tlcularly from the present methods. "Most assuredly," he said. "Where has the Northwest a representative In the up per house of the caliber of Senator Hoar or Senator Hale, men who depend for their, influence not on their party affilia tlons, but upon their sterling worth; men who are re-elected without question term after term. The Northwest has men of equal ability and integrity, but they are not running for the Senate. In this part of the country a man has no assurance that he will be returned to his post, no matter how ably he may have filled it. "And," continued the Judge, "a man more than $300; Imprisonment of not less than sains both in ability, and Influence the 50 days, or more than 00 days. r,- itn i rn, c " ator Jones, of- Nevada, for an example, BLACK MONTE CARLO COATS Today at $10 and SI 2 50. They are made of heavy all-wool kersey cloth, regular tailor cloth. They are ready to wear, linings warranted to wear two years, buttons stay the same. We are at the head of the procession In this line. No one can equal the variety of sts'les and-well-made garments we show, for we are the only concern who manu facture their garments In this city. THE j: M. ACHESON CO., Fifth and Alder streets. When Goinjc East for Christmas Travel over The North-Western Line, C. St. P.. M. & O. Ry. The shortest route, Minneapolis, St. Paul to Chicago. For rates and other Information write or call on H. L. SIsler. general agent North Western Line, 248 Alder street, Portland. Or. See Onr $3.75 Leather Suit Case. Harris Trunk Co., Morrison, near 2d. Senator Jones is no longer the represent ative of a sagebrush state, with a sparse population. He has been sent to the Sen ate so often that he has attained a Na tlonal reputation. Nevada gets the benefit of this. The Northwest would get the benefit of any eminence that its Senators might reach. But they can only attain eminence under certain conditions. The first requisite Is the election of a man whose weight ability and character him to discharge properly the duties his office, and to represent the people of an entire state. No minor politician can do this. The United States Senate should not be used as a political reward. It Is public duty, not a partisan plum." Judge McBride has come to Portland at the request of the Oregon Historical So ciety, before which, he is to deliver an address this evening. His subject will be "The First Constitutional Convention of Oregon," of which the Judge was the youngest member. "Will Unn to IlillMboro. The County Commissioners have grant ed a franchise to the West Side & Sub urban Railway Company to use the, outer edge of the Cornell road, beginning at the intersection of Lovejoy street, and con tinuing for a distance of 1800 feet. The railroad is also allowed to cross the road with a trestle 20 feet high. The outer edge j of the road over which the privilege is granted Is not Improved, and the com pany must build, grade and gravel It at Its own expense. The road proper will till be free for the use of teams as oe- fore. The West Side and Suburban Rail way Company intends constructing a line to iiiiisDoro. Meier i& Frank Company J Meier (lb Frank Company j NEW CHARITY LAW. Executive Board of State Conference Discusses Legislation. The Executive Board of the Conference of Charities and Corection held an ad journed meeting at the office of the City Board of Charities, on Fourth street, yea terday to discuss the proposed charitable legislation up before the coming session of the Legislature. It was decided that the board should not undertake to do too rrtuch along this line at one time, and that if a few bills of im portance were passed it would be consid ered as satisfactory. The meeting was called to order witn Rev. T. L. Eliot In the chair. Secretary E. T. Gardner read the minutes, of the previous meeting, which were adopted. After a short discussion relating to tne annual meeting It was decided to post pone the matter till some future date. The meeting was to have been held In January, but as Rector Hirsch, of the University of Chicago, will be in Fort- land in March, and as It Is desired to have him deliver the annual- address, It was thought that a postponement would be advisable. Dr. Wise reported that he had been un able to confer with G. Y. Harry concern ing the child-labor bill for the Multnomah delegation. It was decided that Dr. Wise should see Mr. Harry In the future and draw up a measure satisfactory to them selves. The secretary was Instructed to send copies of the bills which will be urged at the next session to all the mem bers of the board and to other persons Interested. The bill for the transportation of the Insane to the asylum by trained nurses was turned over to T. N. Strong, who will make It complete and otter It to the Multnomah delegation. The truant bill and the bill for the es tablishment of a State Board of Charity were referred to I'arious members of the board for supervision. On motion of iDr. S. S. Wise a committee of three was appointed to confer with the delegation and urge that Interest be taken in the proposed laws. AT WORKON MOORE'S BOOKS Expert Barnard Is Unraveling Board "of Trade Tangle. Expert Barnard Is pegging away at the accounts of J. M. Moore, ex-secretary of the Board of Trade. Mr. Moore is pegging with him. When both get tired they take a rest. "Dear me, but. this is poor light!" ex claimed Mr. Barnard yesterday, rubbing his eyes. But as Mr. Moore thought the light was good enough the grind continued. "Here's 521 75, $10 05, 59 So but where s your balance, Mr. Moore?" and Mr. Bar nard thought the light was poorer than ever. "Right here," returned Mr. Moore, squat ting in his chair. "See this $23?" "That's right," replied the expert, "now let's" Here the reporter broke In: "Mr. Barnard, how far along are you with the accounts ?" "Haven't got into them at all. Mr. Moore, as I was about to say" "Have you verified the accounts?" per sisted the reporter. "No, young man. I haven't I haven't done anything with them at all." "Just hit the high places," suggested the reporter. "Yes, that's it." Thus satisfied, the reporter turned his attention to Mr, Moore. "Has the Oregon Board of Trade yet or ganized?" he asked. "I'm busy," rejoined Mr. Moore. "No. I don't know anything about it" Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. Free Engraving of initials on umbrellas, suspender buckles, novelties, etc., etc. Axminster and Moquet Rugs forXmas gifts All sizes Best designs and colorings 3d floor. Traveling Bags and Suit Cases Newest shapes and leathers immense variety 3d floor. "A ' Go where yon will throughout j jljjw w il this 'big store, it's gifts9 gifts for f j JPn L 1 ( everykdy Each department has i rWYh 9 0WI1 story to tell of holiday-1 (P U buying opportunities. Enormous ::rr stocks of desirable merchandise for I 15 the prudent shoppers to select from., ! V; The gathering has been done with jj lty' a liberal hand. Not a new thing has Jr f slipped by. It is the Id story of i "Shopping is-best done at Meier ? Frank's." i Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. Picture Framing to your order Best workmanship and moldings 2d floor. Don't fail to visit the Second-floor Picture Store if you're searching for gifts. An Amazing Array of Novelties from abroad. tings made The main aisle and fancy goods section holds a veritable "Thousand and one things" to attract and hold the eyes of women Yes, and men, too. ( All .the-multitude of fancy things that women love, and many more that men like to possess are on display. Here are the Sterling Novelties and French Gray Pieces in splendid variety. Opera Glasses, Ebony Goods, Jewelry and Metal Purses, Watches gold, silver and gun metal for ladies and men Sealing Sets, Brush and Comb Sets, Triplicate Mirrors, Celluloid Shaving Sets, Smoking Sets, Manicure Sets, Sewing Sets, Toilet Sets, Collar and Cuff Boxes, Photograph Boxes, Handkerchief and Glove Boxes, Etc. . ew Things I te- Store Open Evenpgs Until .Christmas. Our entire stock of ladies' high-class Silk -Waists greatly re duced in price. Special bargains in Furs for ladies and child ren Scarfs, Boas and Sets. Every visitor admires our extensive showing of useful holiday goods. If you do not need table ware come and see tlje beautiful array of ornamental things. The basement store has many thousand suggestions to offer. Bfeautiful Vases from 10c up to $35.00 Fish and Game Sets, magnificent pieces Dinner Sets, Chocolate Sets, Cups and Saucers, Chafing Dishes, 5-o'clock Teas, Carving Sets, Cloissonne Ware at surprisingly low prices; Cut Glass, largest and best showing in town; Sterling Silver and Plated Ware, immense stock; Lamps in every size and style and at all prices; Bisque Statuary, hundreds of new pieces; Bohemian and Nov elty Vases in richest styles; Haviland China Pieces in large variety. 1 Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. 1 Men's Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes. 2d floor. Toys, Bolls, Games, Xmas Tree Ornaments, Wagons, s Handkerchiefs tippers, sale repress. ders sold for Calendars and Gloves, Men's Cards wi il be found m the book is jl store. - II 1 Suitably presents given with all purchases of Boys' If Clothing. ' j j j Meier & Frank Company jj Meier &. Frank Company fJj WAITING ON SEATTLE. Chnmber of Commerce Shows Xo In terest in Lower Distributive Rutes. The Manufacturers' Association Is wait ing still for a reply to its letter to the Seattle Chamber of Commerce asking for that city's co-operation for lower distrib utive rates to the Interior. Tacoma Is ready to stand in, but Seattle holds aloof. "I am at a loss to understand the apa thy of Seattle," said C. H. Mclsaac, secretary of the Manufacturers' Associa tion. "Lower distributive rates will certainly conduce to the business Interests of that city as well as to those of Portland and Tacoma. .Nearly two months ago we wrote a letter to the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, but we got no response.- Two weeks ago we wrote another, and sUU no reply. This failure to answer Is not busi ness, nor is it courtesy. We can do noth ing witnout Seattle's aid, and until that city joins us our efforts will have to lag." . Mr. Mclsaac has spent the past week preparing a review of the growth of man ufacturing in Oregon during 1902. He has compiled a series of very valuable tables, and his comments thereon make up an Interesting article. Mr. Mclsaac was en gaged in Government census work in 1900. In this work he acquired the base of his information on manufacturing In this state. "FRAMED PICTURES." Pictures framed, 25 cents to $75, in oil, water-colors, etchings, engravings, plati num, photos, etc., at SANBORN, VAIL & CO., 170 First St. It Is what Hood's Sarsaparilla tloes that tells the story of its merit Hood's cures. SAVAGE FINED $500. Colored Mnn Implicated in Diamond Kobbery Sentenced in Idaho. According to a telegraph message re ceived yesterday by, the police, Charles Savage, colored, one of the defendants who was arrested charged with participating In the recent diamond robbery at the Port land Hotel, and was afterward acquitted by a jury, was last week .spntentieii to. three and one-half years' imprisonment and to pay a fine of $500 at Salt Lake City, Utah, on a charge of stealing $500 in money from the postoffice'.at Salt Lake City last Spring. There were four $100 bills In the haul, and It Is stated that Savage i had this money with him when he nar rowly escaped being arrested m rnis cuy In connection with the diamond robbery. Th!e money was shipped at that lime from this city to Omaha, Neb., collected ' at Denver, and kept, until' It melted away at Hot Springs. Ark. The city detectlvea now state that they can produce evidence showing that Savage is the man who rilled a United States mail bag of Its con tents at th Union Terminal Deaot, one evehing' about a vear aso, and that as j soon as he completes his sentence at Salt : Lake City the charge of robbing the I United States mail will be brought against him. Temple Beth Inrnel. Dr. Stephen S. Wise will preach hig : evening on "The Place of the Man of Ideals in the "World." Services begin at, 8 o'clock, and strangers are -always wel come. 1USIXESS ITSMS. If Babr Is. Cutting: Teeth, Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy, Mra. Wlnslutv's Soolhlns Syrup, for children i teetnuiK. it sootnes tne cnua. lortens tne guras, allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea.