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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (March 31, 1903)
10 THE MOUSING OREGON1A2J; TUESDAY, MA&CH- SI, 1&03. SCHLEY ON A VISIT Famous Rear-Admiral Spends a Day in Portland. UKESFREEDOM OF PRIVATE LIFE Ex-Kaater of Battleships Will-Travel Over Halted States, Then Settle Bew la yaghlsgtoH, D. C, to Si ?i An Orcgbnlan reporter-sent.! In hla carf to Admiral: Schley at the Portland Hotel "A newspaper artist," read th-inscflp-' tlon. "anfl an ordinary newsi would bo-clad to Intrude on your re tired -life." .. ... A Senegamblan bellboy returned with an invitation. "If my 'retired life to of any interest to you," said the note, I win bo" glad tQ meet you." And so once more the man who mado Cervera sad told of the "privacy" that has come to him since he retired to private life. "No" he said, "I do not set tired of shaking hands. I am. I confess, rather as tonished at the Interest which the people o" the cities I am visiting display In me. But It Is verv gratifying. It makes me feel that whatever service I have been able to perform for my country must have- been properly done if it -satisfied the people. "I am a great believer In the common people, the mass of the people. I have always felt throughout my career that they were Indeed the court of last resort, the last tribunal to which a man could appeal. And I believe that in scarcely any Instance In history has the common sense of the people .failed to manifest it self. The majority is, usually right." Admiral Schley to be accurate, 'Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley Is a man whose appearance suggests In some In tangible manner tho-40 years which, he has spent on the ocean. 'Nothlhg'of the "sea dog" Is in his carriage, and still a certain virile bluffnees tells the story of a life hi which the pink tea and the ping-pong table have had little place. "I am now going to see all the beauties of the United States," said the Admiral, "ilv career has kept me close to the sea for many years and I have had no time or opportunity to travel far Inland. For In stance, I have never before been In Ore gon. I like the freedom of private life (here the warrior looked thoughtfully at n throne of citizens who were waiting to shake the hand of greatness), and after I have seen a little more of the country. I shall take up my residence In Washington, D. C, and will settle down." "To write your book?" aeked the re Dorter. "Oh. that book. To tell the truth I do intend to write It, but how soon Is another matter. I fancy that its preparation will take some time. The reminiscences of a lifetime are not to bo readily thrown to cether. "When I do write It, however, I trust that the public will find it a correct account of many things." The Admiral paused as if waiting for the next question, and tho reporter fore- bore to ask If ho would discuss in. his autobiography the much-vexed question of who It was that sank tho Spanish fleet at Santiago. "You have not asked me." said the Admiral, "anything about Dewey and the German Emperor." Tho reporter was- not to be beguiled, and pointed out that it was not to be expected that the question would bo replied to if asked. "No," said the e;a-ilghter. "It would not. I noticed your omission of this auery. because It has been asked me so often In the last few days. Through the experience of others I have learned that the wisest thing for naval men to do Is to -keep their mouths closed on things which do not directly concern them. 4 Why should my views on politics, for instance, be of interest. I wouldn't know a politic If I saw one. I have opinions on various subjects, of course, but where they might Involve any criticism I find it wise to say nothing." Admiral Schley and his party arrived in Portland yesterday morning from San Francisco at 9:10 o'clock. It had been ar ranged that during his brief stay in this city, the famous visitor should be the guest of tho Scottish Rite .Masons. He was met at the depot by a committee from this order and was Immediately driven to the Portland Hotel. Between the rainstorms prominent "Masons took their distinguished guest for short drives through the city. In the afternoon, B. B. Beekmanand George H. Hill escorted, the Admiral to the new Scot tish Rite Cathedral. The ladies of the party, "Mrs. Schley, Mrs. McClure, and Mrs. Schley's nieces. Misses welch and Curtln, remained at tho hotel. ' Grand. Master P. S. Malcolm, the head of the Scottish Rite in this city, piloted the master of battle ships through tho cathedral, while many other prominent members jf the Masonic fraternity were present. The Admiral Is on enthusiastic Mason himself, and was much pleased with the arrangements of the new cathedral which has been fitted up at a large expense. Last night the Admiral was the honored truest at a reception given by the Scottish Rite Masons, at the Scottish Rite HaU, in the Marquam building. The reception. which was Informal, was attended by 225 members of the Masonic Lodges, as well as a few guests who were not .members of tho lodge. Among the guests were Mayor Goorgo H. "Williams and H. W. Scott. The- Admiral and Mayor "Williams were lnseparablo during the evening, and talked over old times when they had. been the best of friends. At a late hour Admiral Schley and Colo nel McCluro bade farewell to their many insnoa una wero escorted to the Union vDcpot by Messrs. Georjre H. Hill, and n B. Beekman, who had acted as an escort to tho party during the entire day. At the depot the Admiral expressed to the gentle men his admiration of the city, as well as of the courteous treatment he had re ceived at tho hands of the Portland The Schley party Jeft for Puget Sound last night at 11:40 and occupied the private car of President J. J. Hill, of the Great "Northern Railroad. The car was sent from St. Paul to meet the Admiral at this point, and during his trip East the famous sauor win do tne guest of the railroad magnate. TO SUCCEED JUDGE DUNBAR H. C. Phillips, of Goldendale, to Get Vancouver Appointment. H. C. Phillips, of Goldendale, will be appointed to succeed Judge Dunbar as register of the Vancouver Land Office. Private advices received yesterday from United states senator Addison G. Fos ter, of "Washington, indicated the depart ment was only awaiting more complete information relative to Mr. Phillips quali fications before making the appointment. These advices were furnished by proml nent Washington state politicians who are now in Portland. The appointment of Judge Dunbar was originally made by President McKlnley at the suggestion of Senator Foster, and Toe was reappointed six months ago by Prejfdeht Roosevelt. It has been under stood for several weeks that Judge Dun bar would be compelled through Hl-health. to give up the office, "though hi? death was not entirely expected, tinder the circum stances, however, a successor had been picked out and his appointment agreed -upon In the event Judge Dunbar gave up the office. Mr Phillips appointment is expected to reach him within a few days. Senator main in" the 'National capital until the of fice at Vancou'er has either been filled or satisfactory assurances are received by him that the President will name Mr. Phillips. Tho appointment of Mr. Phillips has been urged by George H. Baker, of Golden- dale, wash., a member of the Washing ton State Senate,, and Republican National committeeman for that state, together with a number of other prominent Re. publicans. He Is entirely satisfactory to United States Senator Levi Ankeny. 3&r. Pnlulps Is well known in Southwest ern and Eastern Washington- He Is a prominent Republican worker, and has been a well-known grain buyer tor several years. At one time Mr. Phillips served as audi tor for Klickitat County. Washington, and he has been engaged In the abstract busi ness. Both as County Auditor and as an abstractor Mr. Phillips has become ac quainted with the work that he would be called upon to do as register-of the Van couver Land Office, and his qualifications are regarded by department officials, as entirely satisfactory. Alex Cooke, of Vancouver. Receiver for the Land Office, was In Porthmd for a short time yesterday. The affairs of the Land Office have been in his hands dur ing the illness of Judge Dunbar, and he will continue to direct them until a Regis ter Is named to share the responsibilities. DEATH OF N. K. RANKIN. Well-KnOTrn Buntnews Man-Suddenly Succumbs to Heart Failure. . K. Rankin, a well-knnwn 'hiicinr.co man, died suddenly yesterday morning irom neari iai'ure. air. Rankin left his home, at me corner of Spring and Seven teenth streets, Portland Heights, about 8 o'clock, in company with his son. Earle. They had Just taken the car, when he turned to his son and told him that Vi wanted to get off and go to his brother's. -tva-uiiau, as ne leit iil ills son stopped the car at once, and with great effort assisted his father to hi hmhoT residence, corner of Seventeenth and Clif ton streets, a physician. Dr. A. C. Pan ton, -was summoned, but death fmm hMrt- failure had claimed its victim before the coctor reached - the house. Everything was done that could be done by the fam- iy. dux to no avail. The funeral services III await the arrival nf Iil iliiinrhtorc from California, and his son. Ralph, from seattie. N. K. Rankin was one nf fh r.imtiinr figures in business circles in Portland, having lived in Portland for about 20 years. He was born near Warsaw. Han cock County. 111., December 21, 1S47. He left the High SchiOOL In Bloomlmrton in at the age of 17 years, to enlist as a BOldier in the Civil War. "In thp fine nim,lr. onA Fifty-first Illinois Infantry. Company A. ai nu ena or his first year s service the war closed, and he entered the Illinois Wcsleyan University, and continued In that institution to within thr? graduation, when his health, failed nnd he took up active outdoor pursuits, re suming in a snort time his usual health. In 1S72 Mr. Rankin was married to Miss Anna Masters, the daughter of Hon. S. D. Masters, of Petersburg, UL At a result of this union five children were born, four of whom are still living. The two daugh ters, .Norma and Alta. have been for the last two years with friends In California. Ralph, the older of the two sons. Is en gaged "with the engineering department of tbr: Seattle Electric Company. Earle, tac youngest of the children, has been for some time with his father in Portland. Mr. Rankin had not been In Kood health for some time, but his friends had no Idea he was in any Immediate danger. His sudden death Is a great shock to the fam ily and friends. In addition to Mr. Rankin's children he left three brothers M. B. Rankin, at whose house he died; J. H, Rankin, of the White' Pine & Lumber Company, and C. -N. Rankin, of the East Side; and one, sis ter, Mrs. A. R. Riggs, all of Portland, Few men were moreTdshly respected or more generally esteemed than this quiet. unobtrusive man. He will be greatly missed among bis many warm friends In business circles, but most of all by his family and relatives, who greatly loved and admired him for his many excellent qualities. He was a man of Integrity. possessing a Keen sense of right and wrong. irk mt-YWt -a a -'--Jm dMv:. i i 'vCU' The above picture shows Admiral Schley entering The Portland Hotel. Mrs. Schley is standing in the entrance. The lower picture is a sketch of Admiral Schley from life, by an Oregonian. artist. WANT DESIGNS FOR BOAT SPECIAIi FIREDOAT COMMITTEE DECIDES TO BUY OXE OF STEEL. Propelling Power to Be Either Stern Wheel or Twin Screws Cost Not More Than 800,000. The special flreboat committee met yes terday afternoon in Mayor Williams' of fice and decided to advertise for designs for a suitable boat. It was the general opinion of the committeemen that a steel boat should be secured, and the design will call for that construction. The members of the committee present were Mayor Williams and Messrs. Flled ner, Curtis, MacMaster and Goddard, of the Executive Board. Chief Campbell. Councilman Bentley, Auditor Devlin and Postmaster Bancroft were also in at tendance. Since the committee was appointed, a large pile of correspondence had accumu lated in the hands of the Mayor, and this was read first. Letters were received from Mayors. Fire Chiefs and designers from all over the country, telling of every possible style of boat. Nearly every let ter made a recommendation of some sort, and the boats recommend'ed ranged in price all the way from $25,000 to $123,000. Long boats, short boats, wood boats, Iron and steel boats and every variety of style were written about. There was one point, however, that nearly every writer agreed upon. That was that boats should be of steel, and not of wood. Many Chiefs who operated wood boats wrote that they were not nearly so satisfactory' as the steel variety, and If Portland had the sum of 560,000 to spend, by all means a steel boat should be built. The members of the committee were greatly impressed with the concensus of opinion for a steel boat, and it was esti mated that the hull of such a vessel would only cost about 23 per cent more than a wood hull. "Besides, the wood boat may catch fire" suggested' the Mayor. "They have arrangements for protec tion." said Mr. Bentley, and he proceeded to tell of them. "But we don't want any wood boat." he concluded. "Well," said Mr. Goddard, "I wish to make the following motion," and he read a proposed resolution as follows: Resolved, That' the clerk of the executive Board be instructed to advertise for plans for a flreboat, said plans to conform to the follow ing requirements: Hull to be of steel, with the bloom taken off before plates are placed In position; draft not to exceed six feet; propelling power to be either stern wheel or twin screws; to have engines of sufficient capacity to' move boat at a reason able speed: to have maximum capacity for throwing water consistent with the amount ap propriated; total cost of the flreboat -c6t to ex ceed ? GO. 000, exclusive of cost of designs. Answers to advertisements to state compen sation demanded for plana alone, and also In cluding supervision. Cost of plana and super vision not to exceed 4 per cent of cost of flre boat. The Bxecutlve Board reserves the right to re ject any or all plans submitted, and shall be held liable only for cost of plans accepted. The reading of this resoluUon provoked considerable discussion as to whether It would not be better to select a designer first, and not have any competition, than to have a compeUtlon and then take the best that was offered. Some of the mem bers thought that Irresponsible bidders might submit plans, and then not live up to them. "There is one thing to be considered," said the Mayor; "every Tom, Dick and Harry will make designs, and we wont know If tiey can be carried out with our money." "I like Mr. Goddard's Idea," said Mr. Curtis. "J don't want working specifications," expi&lRe- "Mr. Goddkipar "jHst 'a general pi&a, and what tiae boat would cost." This' point was settled on. and then Mr. I MacMaster brought up the matter of using the boat for a tug for tho harbor between, times. "I understand that shippers are greatly handicapped for lack of towing facilities. Now, if we can save money by using the boat to take ships from one point In the harbor to another, I don't see why we shouldn't do It. There are several hun dred transfers from the docks made dur ing the year, and we could get some of these. It will be urged that the boat might be at work when the Are alarm was turned In. and that time wouia oe lost In getting free from the ship, but then the flreboat would have full steain ur and could get to work on the fire quicker." .... "No reason why she shouldnt do It, said- Mr- Curtis. I "I" think It Is a matter that can wait," said Mr. Goddard; "There may have to be, some structural changes," observed Mr. MacMaster. "The flreboat has to be able to tow burning boats, anyway." explained Mr. Goddard, "and she would not have to bo altered much for the other work." The steel construction was talked of S"C"a"5rttM again. After a moment's discussion the Mayor said: "It will be considered as settled that we will have a steel boat, and not one made of. wood." Mr. Goddard's resolution was then passed, and will be reported back to the Executive Board meeting on Friday. It was the opinion of the committeemen that It would take at least eight months to build the boat, and as little time as possible should be lost. MANY CLAIMS DISALLOWED. Conncll Judiciary Committee Turns Down Petition. The Council judiciary committee consid ered a number of claims against the City of Portland at the regular meeting at the City Hall yesterday afternoon. Most of these claims were disallowed, and the re- malning few were turned over to the. City Attorney for opinions. The first case up was that of Mrs. T. Pfluger, who said that she had sustained serious injuries by falling through a de fective sidewalk on Lovejoy street. The principal injury was a fracture of the right arm, and she asked $3000 damages. City Attorney McNary stated that he had consulted Mrs. Pflugers physician, and -that he had said that $50 would be ample provision to be made by the city. On motion of Mr. Bentley, the claim was ordered disallowed. C. J. Dante petiUoned for $100 for in- juries received Dy a broken walk near East Twenty-seventh and Ash streets on February 7. This was disallowed, and a claim by Mrs. Mary Blake, who fell through a walk on Milwaukie street on October 9, for the sum of $400, was re ferred to the City Engineer.. The Hall Packing Company and John Giebisch presented petitions, asking for the return of money paid for unused li censes, but these were also denied. The petition of the Burrell Investment Com pany for the cancellation of assessments for cement walks on Fifth street at the Intersection of Ankeny was held over. These walks were never laid, .as the con- tractors were ordered to wait until the street had been stralerhtened. The com- jnjttee thought that , the petition should be held until the straightening process was finished, and then the sidewalks will be put in place. Taxes were recommended canceled in the following cases: Sarah Ham, taxes levied in 1891 for a sewer In Sellwood. Seneca Smith, taxes levied in 1885 on land at the head of Montgomery street. Mrs. Elizabeth Shemp, for street assess ment In Sellwood. Macleay Estate Company, overpayment of $113 on street assessment. G. Zimmerman, street assessment in 1S71 for improvement of J street, amount ing to $115.95. H. Wagner, for double payment of sewer assessment for block 4, lot 11, Market street Addition, amounting to $24.25. J. W. McMInn was granted the return of $12.35 received, by the sale of his horse at the .City Pound, and the petition of the Catholic archbishop of Oregon for the re turn of $151.30 taxes paid on an East Side cemetery was referred to the City Attor ney. SALOONS NOT BARRED. . Conncll Committee "Will Not Prohibit Them in the Vicinity of Libraries. The Council committee on liquor licenses met at the City Hall yesterday afternoon and decided that It was Inadvisable to pass the ordinance prohibiting saloons in the neighborhood of public libraries. This ordinance was drawn up at the request of the Portland Library Association and read twice at the last Council meeting. It was then referred to the liquor license com mittee and acted on yesterday. The com mitteemen thought that people could set up small libraries near saloons and then force them out of business. Further con sideration of the ordinance was indefinitely postponed. A number of applications were received for licenses, and several fer saleoss orthu of Burnslde street were refused. The committee thought that a stop should ba put to questionable reports la.tae tenderloin. Maalcipal Blacksmith Sao. The special committee on flreboat is, with but one exception, composed of the same men as the special committee on the proposed blacksmith shop. After the flreboat committee adjourned yesterday afternoon the gentlemen, resolved them selves Into the blacksmith shop committee and took, up the report of Mr. Goddard on the roatUr. Mr. Goddard explained that as time was valuable, he thought none shouU be lost in the instituting of the shop, and he sug- sested that the change should be consid- ered at that meetinjr. n,,. rennrt nf th combination between tha blae&smltnR and the lobbers was brought up. and Mr. Goddard said that the deal had fallen through, and that It was not standing in the way of the city doing Its own work. As the city will have the ground on which to build the shops, and as the sav ing In shoeing alone will be nearly 30 per cent, the committeemen present were very much in favor of establishing such an institution. If the Jobbers would nofsell ' the city material for the same price as to other neoDle. sunDlles could be secured in other cities until the Jobbers came to their senses. Mr. MacMaster finally moved that Mr. Goddard's report be adopted, and that it be sent back, to the Executive Board, witn the recommendation that Its provisions be fully carried out. This motion was car ried, and there: being no further busineas the meeting adjourned. City Jail Repairs Delayed. The Council ways and means commlttea postponed the matter of the reconstruc tion of the City Jail yesterday. The plans have been drawn up for the worK. ana the ordinance appropriating the necessary $19,503 was referred to this committee at the last meeting of the council. At me committee meeting yesterday, it was thoucht best to look into the estimates before sending the ordinance back to the Council with a recommendation. The sum of $1300 was ordered appro priated for the expense of the Civil Service Commission for the coming year. SHIELDS EXTENDS CIRCUIT Will Have Parks In Seattle, Tacoma aud Spokane. Edward Shields Is the busiest theatrical magnate in the country at the present time. He came In from Tacoma last night and leaves today for Spokane. During hl3 week's absence he arranged for a Summer season of vaudeville at the-Third-Avenue Theater, and ateo.. commenced work on a Shield's Park" In the very heart or Seattle. Returning to Tacoma a- similar deal was was made with the Lyceum Theater and a Shields Park will also be started there. Both the Tacoma and Saattle papprs con tained Ions Interviews with Mr. Shields, and said some very nice things about hla projects being Just what those cities have needed during the Summer. Mr. Shields inaugurates his vaudeville season in Portland at Cordray's Theater on Sunday, May 3. The Tacoma Lyceum begino the following Sunday, with Seattle to follow later on. In speaxinc or ms extensions. Mr. Shields said: Bv another week I expect to have all of my parks established, and then I will be able to give out the entire list. I have had letters from different cities In which parties have offered me bonuses to have parks established, and I am adding sev eral cities to my original list. This means more work for performers and places me in a position where I will not have to ask favors of my competitors for any act. "A certain manacer In Seattle told me that If I encroached on the territory in that city he would see that I would get no act. What I told him would not look well In print. "The street-car strike In Seattle and in Tacoma, has crippled business, more es pecially in Seattle, yet these strikes are not without their humorous aspects. No cars are run in Seattle after dark, and many a benedict has taken advantage of this - situation to spend the nights In the city instead of trapsing home over the hills. "A very amusing Incident occurred there Friday night. After the performance of Macbeth John Griffith, his leading woman. Miss Lester, Manager Drew, Miss Lannar and myself repaired' to a cafe to enjoy what Grifllth called a 'Dunglness' repast. We had only been seated a short time when In came a well-dressed man. He evi dently was one of the benedicts, who had taken advantage of the strike, for he wore a band of sorrow on the third finger of his left han(L He ordered a crab and between that and several glasses of beer that were necessary to wash it down he was seeing double. Along about this time all of the waiters and the help in the kitchen de veloped a thirst, so a. fund of 30 cents was raised and the pantry boy was told to rush the can. So he took a two-gallon milk can standing by and he made his way put unobserved, but upon his return our double-eyed friend caught sight of the can. His eyes bulged out and In mushy accents he said: " 'Great Scott! Here's the milkman! It must be 5 o'clock, and I promised my wife I would be home at 11.' "He grabbed up his hat, made a bee fine for the door and the last we saw of him ne was nuang up jiaaison avenue in a rapid yet unsteady gait. We enjoyed huge laugh at his expense for the hands of the clock pointed at 11:23." Prison Doors Opened. HELENA. Mont, March 30. The doors of the state penitentiary opened today for Henry Grabhorn, who is serving a Ufa sentence, 'xile Governor recently com muted Grabhorn's sentence upon the pe titions received. Grabhorn was convicted of murder in the second degree in Beaver head County in 1S87. An American Beauty... Not the rose kind, but the shoe klndv is what we're glad to show the ladles of Portland. The "Delsarte" shoe at $3.50 Is a fine shoe, style, fit and wear. Goddard-Kelfy ShoeCompany SIXTH AND WASHINGTON STS )