Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (June 13, 1903)
THEMOKXIKG- OREGONIA2T, SATURDAY, 'JUNE 13, 1903. NO HEW BOSS NOW W. F. Matthews Will Keep the Reins of Power. MITCHELL AND FULTON AGREE Congressional Delegation "Will Meet Today to Apportion Federal Patronage Broivnell's Chances. The programme of the dominant polit ical faction In Multnomah evidently la to maintain the Matthews influence. Senator Mitchell desires to cam out this pro gramme and has said to. Senator Fulton's mind Is in the same channel, and, though he doesn't come out so openly for Mat thews, he has dropped remarks of friend ship toward him. The Clatsop Senator harbors no ill will toward Multnomah's boss. He was refused the support of this county in the last Senatorial contest, but It was with the understanding that votes from Multnomah would be forthcoming when they were needed. Mr. Fulton was I patient, and when, at the last minute of the session he needed the votes, they came. Through the long period of wait- ing, prior to his election, his forces were fed with the assurance that Multnomah was "all right." The dominant organization has given out that Matthews has been estranged from Mitchell and Fulton. But such has not really been the case. At a banquet given in honor of the two Senators last Saturday night by Judge Carey, Senator Fulton proclaimed friendship with Mat thews. Senator Mitchell has said that any attempt to put out Matthews would disrupt the organization. But his love of Matthews eprang from deeper sources. He remembers, perhaps, when Matthews was one of the few faithfuls in the Mitchell circle five or six years ago. He remembers also the choice generalship of Matthews In the past year. That gen eralship has strengthened a shaky polit ical structure, up which Fulton climbed to the Senatorship. Mr. Matthew Behind tlie Scenes. Mr. Matthews is United States Marshal, but this does not shut him out of the management of political affairs. He can stay behind the scenes and all the time keep his finger on the button. But It Is not even necessary for him to keep be hind the scenes. He la stirring abroad quite frequently of late to assert his pre rogatives. Through his agency the con-' test in the Port of Portland, Commission will be brought to a finish next week. Next Monday the commission will vote again, and, unless all signs fall, G. B. Thomas, at present a recalcitrant, will be brought into the Matthews' fold. Tester day and the day before he sojourned for a brief period in Matthews' office in the Postofflce building. His vote Is all that is indispensable to carrying out the pro gramme. Without him the dominant faction in this county must surrender the presidency of the commission to the Simon people. Swlgert and Adams are clearly anti-Matthews, and John Driscoll has declared himself for Simon. The story goes that Captain Pease will be chosen as the head of the commission next week. Voices shouting against Matthews are occasionally heard in the Mitchell-Fulton camp. They are futile, however. The two Senators are in complete accord with Matthews' political administration. Rep resentative Williamson is reputed to dis like Matthews, but, as the Mitchell-Fulton power has sent him to Congress, he can no doubt put up with whatever seems good to the two Senators. Matthews has said repeatedly that he Is retired from political activity. Yet he keeps all the strings in his hand. C. H. Carey Is nominal head of the County Contra! Committee, but Matthews controls that committee. Besides, he is chairman of an executive committee of 11 mem bers, which, under the law, conducted the campaign last year. Does this com mittee still exist? This question is an interesting one, for, according to the law, Its duties are to end after the election. Another committee is desired by some counselors of the dominant organization. They insist that the power should be lodged not in one man, but in a body of men. They declare on the outside, whether sincerely or not, that a one-man domination is ruinous. This subject was discussed at the banquet last Saturday night. The Contest: Simon vs. Mntthetrn. The lines of the political fight for con trol of this county are already drawing out distinctly. The contest will be Simon vs. Matthews, and will probably be very sharp and bitter. Senator Fulton declared last night that he would not oppose Matthews In any way whatever. "I have no enmity toward him," were the words of the Senator. "I shall take no part In his political affairs nor in the political affairs of Multnomah County. It would not be fitting nor be coming in me at all." Senator Mitchell has repeatedly avowod confidence in Matthews. "I can rely Im plicitly on Mr. Matthews," says the senior Senator. "What he agrees to do he is steadfast in carrying out." MomentotiN Meeting Today. A momentous meeting of the Oregon Congressional delegation will take place this morning at 10 o'clock, at the Hotel Portland. All four members of the dele gation were in the city last night. Rep resentative Hermann came down from Salem last evening and put up at room 202. Imperial Hotel, where he dreamed of 2300 plurality. Representative Williamson lodged one floor above, in room 323, and dreamed that the meeting the next day was worried to death because not enough candidates could be found to fill the of fices. At Hotel Portland in room 500 Sen ator Mitchell's dream was a picture of Judge Moreland in the District Attorney's office, but in room 324 Senator Fulton had visions of George C Brownell carrying off the prize. It is commonly expected in political cir cles that Senator Mitchell will permit Sen ator Fulton to name Brownell for Dis trict Attorney. Senator Mitchell's debt to Moreland Is taken at Its true worth by the gossips, but the factor that dominates all the speculations is that Mitchell pre fers Brownell to Moreland. The senior Sonator has proclaimed himself repeated ly for Moreland, but If that resolution Is genuine and steadfast does he have to protest against negative Insinuations? Senator Mitchell's Debt to Moreland. Mitchell's debt to Moreland is not to be discharged by a snap of the fmger, as everybody knows. Moreland was a Mitch ell adherent in the citizens' movement of 1900. though he was nominally in the service of McBrlde. But McBride regard ed the obligation to Moreland as resting upon himself. Therefore, when ho with drew from the Senatorial fight of 1901 and Mitchell inherited his following, he charged Mitchell by most solemn prom ises to remember Moreland. Mitchell was enjoined also not to forget I. Patter son nor Matthews. The two latter prom ises have been kept. The promise as to Moreland is now chafing Senator Mitch ell's mind. The debt to Moreland Is the heavier be cause the Judge, through the influence of certain clients, brought votes to Mitch ell on the "last night-V But Brownell was also faithful to Mitchell apd the Sen ator perhaps owes more to the Clackamas gentleman than to the Judge. "Whatever way the matter Is turned it has a most perplexing aspect If there Is a man more resourceful in expedients than Senator Mitchell he would certainly be embar rased In the same ticklish situation. Senator Fulton will back up Brownell with all the firmness he can muster. "Will you forget me, Charley?" asked Brownell just after the election of Ful ton last February. "No," responded Sen ator Fulton, "I shall not forget you." and the twain shook hands to sanctify the covenant. Brownell had supported Fulton all through the legislative session. His fidelity to the last won Fulton the Een atorshlp. And now the Clackamas gen tleman who put the two Senators In office asks for the District Attorneyship as a re turn favor. Representative Williamson has Indorsed the candidacy of Moreland. How Her mann will stand is unknown. "Not the slightest," were the words of Hermann last night when he was asked whether he had any knowledge of how the office would be awarded. "Not the slightest," and took on an anxious look when questioned about Brownell's loyalty to him, but said nothing. "I am under great obligation to Brown ell," said Senator Fulton last night. "I have everywhere acknowledged It and no where disguised it." Delegation's Important Work. Senator Fulton said that the meeting to be held today was for a more important purpose than to distribute offices. "The prime object." .said he, "is to get the delegation together upon a common basis of understanding, so that we may all -work coherently. The best interests of the state require that we shall be a unit in all our undertakings at the National capi tal. We have certain committee places to strive for, and we should all help each other In these quests. Then there are matters of legislation, the "Lewis and Clark Fair and the open river, for example, which require our united endeavor." Banks Has n Pledge in Ills Pocket. Senator Fulton will strive to have W. W. Banks appointed Deputy United States Attorney. This position Is now held by Edwin Mays, who hopes that civil service regulations will retain him In office. Banks Is one of the four Multnomah leg islators who voted for Fulton. He is dis tantly related to Fulton. When he voted for the Clatsop gentleman It was on the stipulation that he should get the of fice of Deputy District Attorney. That stipulation is In writing, and Banks car ries it In a pocketbook in the Inside pocket of his coat. Any close friend of Banks can see it for the asking. SLAVE TO WHISKY. Skilled IiiNiirnnce Solicitor Accnsed of Obtaining Money by Fraud. W. H. Young, wanted In Eugene for obtaining money under false pretenses, was arrested yesterday by Officer Crox ford. Word of his arrest was telephoned to Eugene, and officers will arrive today to take him back to face the charge. A living illustration of the "slave to drink" Is Young, according to the testi mony of people who know of his career. They "say he Is an Insurance man of ex ceptional ability, and when he works he makes good money. When he gets a lit tle ahead, however, he drinks heavily, and resorts to any means to get money to satisfy his thirst. A few weeks ago he was in Portland and out of money. He visited Mark T. Kady, of the Mutual Reserve Life Insur ance Company, and asked for employ ment. No contract was signed with him. but he was allowed to go on the road with a promise of a commission on the policies he wrote. No word was received from him after he left the city, and Mr. Kady naturally concluded that the man had gone to work at something else. He heard from him a few days ago, how ever, in a most emphatic way. Fred E. Lamb, of Eugene, demanded that the policy he had paid for in the company be sent at once. An effort was made to communicate with Young regarding the policy, but the answer came back that he was too drunk to answer the telephone or to write. The charge of obtaining money under false pretenses was made by Mr. Lamb. Young had visited him and promised to make him an agent in the company. He had offered special Inducements, and Lamb had taken the, examination. For the fees he says he gave the supposed agent of the company a note for $41, which was readily discounted at the bank. According to Mr. Kady, no com munication regarding the transaction wa3 sent to the head office, but Young spent the money. By the time the warrant was Issued, Young had left the city and was traced in the direction of Portland. A description of him was sent to the police department, and yesterday he was picked up by Officer Croxford on the East Side. "The man really had no connection with our company." said Mr. Kady last night "We did not sigh a contract with him. He asked for employment and we did not know whether he was a reliable man. We told him that he would have to wait until we looked up his record before we could sign a contract with him. In looking up his record, we found that the conditions were anything but satisfactory. A bond company also looked up his rec ord, and refused to go his bonds." HAVE CAUGHT THE TOWN! Those lightweight $8.50. $10.00 and 512.00 Homespun and Serge Suits have fairly caught the town. We are having a lively time with them! Last Saturday we didn't have enough of some styles to go around, but we are ready for today with even a better variety. Plenty of styles to choose from. Did you see the shirts we were selling for 50c last Saturday? We sold over 30 dozen of them completely sold out But -we've got 75 dozen new ones in for today beauties, every one of them. Worth $L 50c at ihe Salem Woolen Mills Store, S5-S7 Third street 1 ! TIM TrninDDnW'C f lj L7 f1 f AT T A TVT Portland's Shade Trees In Mid June . A page ot illustrations showing a few of the many, beautifully ' llnqd streets. . . Oregon: Past and Present . I Epitome of the events -whole centennial is soon to 'bo cele brated; the early Immigration and present situation of the "Ore gon Country." To the newcomer not informed concerning Oregon history, this article, published by courtesy of Pearson's Magazine, will be of particular Interest and Is likely to awaken thirst for fuller knowledge of a most fascinating topic. Who "Elizabeth" Is, That Writes to "Nell She Is exactly what her letters indicate she Is, namely: tho wife of a farmer living in an Oregon wilderness. All that she will per mit to be published concerning her identity will be told tomorrow. Russia and Japan: An Inevitable Conflict An American now In the Orient in a simple, direct manner, explains the situation in Manchuria and expresses the opinion that the United States must become Involved unless Russia retreats. Sexglus WIttethe Right Hand of the Czar Mr. Carpenter reports an Interview with the head of Russia's finances, the greatest business manager In Europe. A very inter esting part of the letter is devoted to telling how the government manufactures and sells all the whisky consumed in the empire. The City and Its Dependent Classes To the series of articles on municipal reform Frederick Almy contributes a thoughtful review of the agencies which tend to re duce pauperism. He holds that nothing in this modern work -Is more vital than its personality. A City That Is In "Hock" Story of the strangest pledge that a pawnbroker ever took;, tho City of Wlsmar, on the Baltic. It Is to be redeemed June 25, after being In pawn 103 years. l Finest Printing Shop In the World The new Government building at Washington, a fireproof structure, built for all time, will be opened. next "Winter. More than 55ft persons will be employed there. Ade's Fable In Slang . How a Rhinestone sport who had the ambition to be a good fellow signally failed. . SETTLERS' RATE DROPPED SAXiE OF TICKETS "WILL BE DISCON TINUED FOB, INDEFINITE PERIOD. May He Resented After Harvesting Seas en Iloraeseekers' Rates Last Until September. The sale of settlers' tickets on the Coast lines will be discontinued Monday for an indefinite period. Though the decision of the transcontinental lines not to extend the limit on this class of transportation did not Indicate a determination torenew the rate later on. it Is believed by the traffic men that the settlers' rates will be put Into effect again next FalL One very good reason for holding the opinion that the railroads do not Intend to abolish the settlers' rate permanently Is that the homeseekers rates will be con tinued until September. This is In en couragement of the movement to settle the Western States, and the railroads would scarcely hesitate to restore the settlers' rates in the event they were found to be in demand. The truth of the matter Is that the set tlers' rates might as well have been abol ished a month ago, so far as actual good is concerned. The railroads recognized this fact, too, for the determination to cut off the reduced fares was reached at that time. Those persons who have been taking ad vantage of the settlers' rates during the early part of the year are farmers and mechanics who have definitely decided that they prefer Western to Eastern life, and after a canvass of the situation de cided to locate permanently in the Coast States. As a rule these people did not care to make a trip of inspection before moving to the Coast country. The cheap rates brought the newcomers in by the tralnload, and they remained here, as a rule. The settler movement as distinguished from the homeseekers" rush, virtually end ed when the time arrived to put in the crops for the present year. Those who were determined to come West and locato here joined the movement during the late Winter and early Spring months. By the time for plowing such newcomers were settled upon the land they had 'decided to cultivate and were already a part of the Northwest's Industrial population. On the other hand, those who might have been considering the possibility of locating In the West and who would have taken advantage of the settler rates, gave up the project when time for Spring planting arrived In the East They set tled down to put in another season in their old homes. As a result the settler movement has shown a remarkable de cline during the past few weeks. It Is asserted by railroad men that the settler rates, remaining In effect during the past month or six weeks, have re sulted In bringing a large class to the Northwest who were either returning to their homes, paying a visit to the Coast or were otherwise not entitled to the bene fits of the reduced fares. The railroads found they were losing money without ac complishing anything by a continuation of the settler rate. The homeseeker travel is altogether dif ferent from the settler travel. The former comes West to Investigate; the latter with a mind already made up to locate here permanently. The logic of the homeseek er rate and of continuing it In effect Is that many farmers, after crops are in, will either leave some one in charge of their farms or send a representative to the Coast to investigate conditions there. Such travelers naturally want to return to report conditions as they found them. The low homeseeker rate enables many Easterners to make such Investigations, and eventually results in bringing" a new immigration to the Coast When these people come West to take up homes, they In turn avail themselves of the settler rate. It Is anticipated that a new rush of set tlers will follow Summer reports from the Coast and that the Coast lines will find it necessary to put the settler rates into effect again this Fall, probably some time in October. It would not be advantageous to announce the rates until after crops are all in, for farmers would not leave un til they had disposed of the result of their season's work. Passenger men, more familiar with the result of the homeseeker and settler traf fic than any other class of people, differ widely in their estimates of the number ot newcomers who have settled in the Northwest since the beginning of the pres ent year. Statements are based entirely upon speculation and Incomplete reports. However, the estimates of these railroad officials are probably better than could be given by any other men. The settler movement has been felt more in Oregon and Washington than in any other Western States. Montana and Idaho have profited greatly, ranking closer be hind Oregon and Washington than any other Western States. Reports from many of the small towns la Western Oregon In dicate that the newcomers have all pur chased homes, and some of the showings made are remarkable, population doubling In some Instances. The estimates of the total humber of newcomers who have been brought to the Northwest since the beginning of the year vary from 20,000 to 50,000. The majority of the railroad officials hold that the latter figures are more nearly correct than any others. OLD STORY GIVEN THE LIE. No Oregon Short Linc-O. R. & N. Con solidation Planned. The story Is current again that a con- IE Best Picture Framing Is Done at Meier & Frank Company THE LAST DAY OF Many splendid opportuni ties for supplying your needs for graduation time. JUNE WHITE DAY 9 Every White Article in OurMuslin Underwear Department contains only the best that's made, and this underwear store will give tho greatest of satisfac tion and the prices of course are the lowest all the time. Exceptional Bargains in Every Dept STORE CLOSES AT 9:30 THIS EVENING Extra Salespeople Prompt Delivery Go-Carts, Baby Carriages that stand the test at Meier &. Frank Company solidation of the Oregon Snort Line and the O. R. & N. offices is contemplated. The story Is -without foundation and is merely a revival of a rumor tnat nas Deen started at Intervals for several years. Despite the fact that It is well under stood in railroad circles that the rumor is unfounded, the circulation of the story has been greeted again by tho regular offi cial denial. The visit of W. H. Bancroft, vice-presi dent and general manager of the Oregon Short Line, to Portland gave rise to the latest rumor. Mr. Bancroft and a party of four came to Portland this week on a pleasure trip and for the purpose of con sulting with O. R. & N. officials on traffic matters. It was merely a trip such as the officials of the two lines exchange at in tervals, and no significance attached to the visit. At the time Mr. Bancroft started from his home in Salt Lake City the rumor that tho line was to be consolidated with the O. R. & N. and the Portland head quarters of the latter system abandoned was again put In circulation. While in Portland the story was shown to Mr. Ban croft and ho denied that there was tho slightest foundation for it. The denial of E. H. Harriman, who Is at the head of the board of directors of the two systems, was given to a similar story that was current a short time ago. At that time Mr. Harriman declared there was no Intention to change the policy of operation. TO BUILD 100-MILE CUT-OFF. Great Northern Will Spend 92,000,000 in Montana. Thn Clrmt Xorthern will build a CUt-Off. 100 miles in length, between Columbia Falls and Jennings, Mont. Work Is ex pected to commence within a very short time, and it will be pushed as rapidly as possible. An expenditure of nearly $2,000. 000 will be necessary to complete the cut-off. As soon as the new line is built regu lar Great Northern1 trains will take this route to and from the Coast. The most Important effect of this change will be that Kallspell, the county seat of Flat head County, will be placed on a branch line, instead of tho main line of the sys tem. Tho .nt-nff irnc nrnnoscd three years ago, and at that time representations from the people of Kallspeu maae 10 ureac Northern officials resulted In putting off the change. Recent aeveiopmenis, now ever make It necessary to build the road. Thorn Ik n hfl-iw trrade between Colum bia Falls and Jennings, on the old line, while the new route, though a little longer. Is practically level, ane consirucuon ol the line will do away with the double header service between tho two points on heavy freight trains, as well as making possible better time. Railroad Seeks Bridge Franchise. NEW YORK, June 12. Formal appli cation for permission to build the New York connecting railroad m Brooklyn and Queens Boroughs has been made to the rapid transit commissioners by counsel for tho Long Island Railroad Company. The company has obtained permission to construct a bridge over the East Rivec Ward's and Randall's Island's, to connect with the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad at Port Morris. This line will be a connecting link enabling the running of trains from the Pennsylvania road by way of the tunnel under Manhat tan Island through to New England and all points on Long Island. To Build Nine Steel Bridges. Tho nine steel bridges which the O. R. & N. Co. Is preparing to build along Its line through the Blue Mountains six on Mcacham Creek and three on Burnt River will take the place of a dozen old -wooden ones. In some places, by making deep but short cuts, a short distance will be saved and one bridge thus made to take the place of two. The contract for the concrete abutments and piers for the new steel bridges has been let to Messrs. Smyth & Howard, who have forwarded camp outfit, machinery, etc., to Huron, where they have established headquarters, and from whence they will prosecute the work. Floods on Great Xorthern. Floods along the line of the Great North ern, near Bonner's Ferry, have made it necessary for that system to use the Northern Pacific tracks between Spokane and Helena, until repairs can be made. The rapid rise of the waters In Kootenai Lake has resulted In forcing more water Into the river at Bonner's Ferry than the stream an carry off. The Interruption to traffic Is temporary. ' T5 Willamette Sewing Ma? chine is guaranteed by Meier &. Frank Company Third Annual Meier (Sb Frank Company Everything that's good and reliable can be purchased at Meier & Frank Company TO SHUT OUT EXPLOSIVES FIRST BUSINESS TAKES' UP BY MIL WAUKIE COUNCIL. Committee Xamed to .Prepare Ordi nance Limiting Quantity to Be Stored Within Citr. The Council of Mllwaukle held its first business meeting in Woodmen of the World Hall Thursday night, and took steps to prohibit the storing of powder in tho city. Mayor William Shlndler pre sided, and Councllmen C. Kerr, James E. Reed, O. J. Roberts and G. Keller, Treas urer Charles McCann, Recorder F. H. Lechler and Marshal Jesse Keck were all present. The last three officers, as re quired by the charter, submitted their official bonds, In the sum of ?500 each, which were accepted and filed. A special committee, composed of Mayor William Shlndler and Councllmen O. J. Roberts, James E. Reed and C. Ken was appointed to prepare an ordinance that -will prohibit the maintaining of pow der depositories by limiting the amount of explosives that may be kept Inside the city limits. This committee will act un der the authority given by section 22 of the charter, which reads as follows: "To provide by ordinance to regulate the storage and sale of gunpowder, dyna mite, giant-powder, nitroglycerine and all other explosive material, and limit the quantity to bo stored in any one place, and may, by ordinance, prevent its stor age within said city." Legal authority will be consulted Imthe preparation of the ordinance, so there will be no hitch as far as that Is concerned. The fight for Incorporation was made on the issue against the powder-houses, and the new city will soon know whether It can force the houses out of the corporate limits. The powder-houses and 10 acres surrounding are owned by the Oregon & California Powder Company, and the de positories have been on the ground for the past eight years. Several prominent Portland Arms use the buildings, and the houses are the most extensive of the sort in the Northwest. Marshal Keck was instructed to take Immediate steps to collect $2 poll tax from every man liable In the corporate limits, as money Is wanted to run the city gov ernment. Woodmen of the World Hall has been rented for the meetings of the Council. The next meeting will be held Thursday evening, June 25. The water question -was not considered. FOR CIVIC. UIPROVEMEXTS. Hayvrood Clab, University Park, Will Work for Electric Lights. The Haywood Club, of University Park, has begun active work as a promoter of the general welfare of that portion of the city. At a meeting Thursday night, held under the auspices of the civic improve ment department, a rousing time was had. President J. B. Easter outlined the work in hand. A general discussion fol lowed, and committees were appointed to take steps to secure larger water mains, more electric lights and more improve ments in Columbia Park. It was set forth that the residents of the Peninsula are awake to the need of electric lights in thefr houses. A representative of the General Electric Company was present and gave assurance to the people that an Incandescent electric circuit would prob ably be established on the Penlnpula during this month. It would be neces sary to plant the poles and stretch the wires, which would take time. Free delivery and other matters will be taken up. There Is a great growth on the Peninsula, and the Haywood Club will endeavor to do Its part In the work. Its new hall In the Thurman & Gelnger building is nearing completion. Th6 hall is being furnished, and will soon be ready for dedication. RcbbIob In Mllwaukle Park. A general reunion and jubilee over the Incorporation of Mllwaukle and election of officers will be held In the Mllwaukle Park this evening. The band will dis course music George C Brownell, Robert Miller and others are expected to address the gathering. All will be wel come. If the weather Is damp the meet ing will bo held in the town halL A large attendance is expected. Scorpion In an Albina. Store. A scorplqn about three Inches long In a bunch of bananas caused a stampede in Lawn Mowers that are made to last can be had at Meier & Frank Company the "Big Store" Reduced Vudor Porch Shades, just the thing to keep out tho hot sun Tee Cream Freezers that freeze in four minutes, basement Bathing Suits, Caps and Shoes, 2d floor Last day of Shirtwaist Suit sale Kid Gloves made by best manufacturers and sold by Meier &. Frank Company I iDpT. Walt b9ibwa3,; r, - OUR EXPERIENCE AND FACILITIES FOR GOOD PRINT are at your disposal. A of mutual benefit. Call F. V. BALTES & the grocery store of George Lewis at 514 Mississippi avenue, Lower Albina, Thurs day. The bananas had just been taken to the store from across the river, when the scorpion was fortunately discovered before it had a chance to do any harm. It was a lively reptile, and very vicious. When on the floor it ran around swiftly, and everybody got outside or took to the high places. Finally Mr. Lewis managed to get the scorpion Into a sack, when it was chloroformed and placed In a glass covered box. East Side Notes. T. W. "Vreeland, of Albina, has gone to Michigan, where he was called by the death of his father-in-law, which occurred about a week ago. E. Taylor, employed in the Terminal shops in Lower Albina, who met with an accident a short time since by which he lost one of his eyes. Is out of the hos pital. A piece of iron flew into the eye. causing Injuries that necessitated its re moval. The Missionary Society of the Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church held an in teresting session Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Eula Strange, of South Mount Tabor. Mrs. E. M. Sharp, wife of the pastor, presided. There was a large attendance. N. T. Nearison, a carpenter, was kicked by a horse below the left knee, in Mult nomah Addition,' Thursday, and both bones were fractured. He was removed to Good Samaritan Hospital, and will be laid up for three months. Ho was holding the delivery horses of a. grocery, when tho horse became frightened and com menced kicking. Policeman Luther Warner, who lives at 395 East Twelfth street South, was com pelled to shoot his horse yesterday, as the animal had kicked his son Homer In the mouth, and had shown a dangerous dis position. The horse kicked the boy on the lips, knocking out some teeth. His left shoulder also was Injured. Rev. L. Myron Boozer, pastor of the First United Evangelical Church, corner of East Tenth and Sherman streets, will spend Sunday in Dallas, whither he goes to preach the annual sermon before the Christian Associations of Dallas College, on Sunday evening. Rev. C. C. Poling, well known in this city, preaches the baccalaureate sermon Sunday morning. Fenders in Sclienectndy SCHENECTADY, N. Y., May 29. (To the Editor.) Through The Daily Ore gonlan I have been Interested, among other things, in the agitation in Port land over the question of street-car safe ty appliances and the dilemma in which the railroad officials find themselves, and felt that I ought to ask' you to call their attention to the plans In vogue in this city. This system Is said to be the finest in America. It is owned and ope rated by the General Electric Company, and Is as nearly perfect as human in genuity can devise. Men come here from all parts to take observations. Riding in these cars i3 a real luxury, especially if one pays a little extra fare for chair car privileges such as are used between nere and Albany. These heavy cars are driven over a nine-Inch rail and a well ballasted roadbed, and ride as smooth li as Pullman. Large bamboo armchairs Stoves and Ranges of the best kind sold at Meier & Frank Company OUR. The Boys' and Men's Cloth ing departments offer many inducements Second floor Refrigerators with every Modern Improvement at Meier &. Frank Company VISITING AND WEDDING CARDS W. G. Smith & Co. ENGRAVERS Washington Building Cor. 4th and Washington Sts. word by 'phone may ho up Mqin 1(3. CO. Second and Oak Streets Portland, Oregon are used, and they may bo adjusted at the will of the passenger. That it pays to operate a good system may be seen in the company's statement of its Sunday business during the last two weeks. One Sunday they collected 41,000 fares, the next 45,000 both ways, of course but this is a fine showing out of a population of 53,000. Accidents are very rare Indeed. MRS. M. E. SHAFFORD. TO OPEN HAWTHORNE PARK Dr. T. L. Eliot and L. L. Hawkins to Have Charge of Improvements. Beautiful ' Hawthorne Park will be thrown open to the public Sunday. Tho Park Board has accepted the lease off ere by Mrs. Hawthorne at a nominal sum, and it was thought best to open the tract at once. Within a short time a number of improvements will be made, with the approval of Mrs. Hawthorne, and thi wooded park rendered even more attract ive than at present. Dr. T. L. Eliot and L. L Hawkins con stitute the special committee of the Park Board appointed to take charge of tho park and its improvements. ' Through the kindness of Mrs. Haw thorne the city has leased the park for three years for a nominal sum," said Colonel Hawkins yesterday. " Whatever improvements are made must be with tho approval of tho owner of the property. It is not our intention to change the tract very much just now, as Mrs. Hawthorne wishes It preserved in all Its natural beauty. We wish to make the park a place for the cMIuren of the neighborhood and will not encourage any rowdyism cr Idle loungers around the park. Tho trart which has been leased jto the city include some 11 acres, and is one of the mc-t beautiful spots around Portland. Tha main entrance will be at Hawthorne ave nue and East Twelfth street." EXCURSION TO THE DALLES Arbntns Circle, Women of Wood craft, to Travel in Special Train. Arbutus Circle, Women of Woodcraft, will give an excursion to The Dalles and return tomorrow, the special O. R. & N. train leaving the Union Depot at 8.30 A. M. Stops will be made at all points of interest- Tickets for the round trip are Jl: on sale at Union Depot and Wood ard, Clarke & Co. Pimples, boils and other humors of tb blood are expelled by Hood's SarsaparilJa. t ING