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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1904)
1 TH MORNING OKECJONIAN. SATUKDAY, APRIL 30, 1904. ALL ABOUT GARBAGE Health Committee Talks on Odorous Subject TWO PLANS ARE BEFORE IT Dr. Woods Hutchinson Urges Municipal Collection and Destruction-No One In Favor of Proposed Franchise. Garbage collection and destruction by contractors operating under a long termed franchise or by a system of .mu nicipal collection? Such Is the question before the Council. The committee on health and police yesterday morning listened to remon strances against the granting of the franchise and also to a detailed disserta tion on the benefits of collection by the city, given by Dr. Woods Hutchinson, secretary of the State Board of Health, who has gathered a fund of information on the subject. As viewed by members, the question is simply this: If the people of Portland will not object to a small special tax, probably considerably under one mill, a 6ystem of collection and disposal by the city may be established. If there is united protest against this scheme, the manner of garbage collection will probably re main as it Is for some time to come, for the chance of the franchise being grant ed to the Portland Sanitation Company for a practical monopoly for 25 years are small indeed. Not one member of the Council has spoken in favor of the fran chise, while several have been outspoken against it. The health and police committee mem bers had all heard of municipal garbage collection before, but they listened at tentively to the secretary of the State Board of Health. "Not over one-third of the garbage of this city is disposed of In the crematory at present," said Dr.' Hutchinson. "Many people burn it in their kitchen stoves, and this method is unsatisfactory, un sanitary and unscientific. The manner of collection and burning now In use costs the people of this city about 575,000 to 580,000 a year. If modern plants were in stalled, it would cost about $30,000, and by utilizing the power generated in the burning it would be possible to get back one-half to two-thirds of the expense. Some European cities which have modern plants, 'steam destructors,' they are called, are lighted by the power gener ated from the heat. Under a forced draft and a high temperature the garbage burns itself without other fuel. It gives out no smoke and no smell. And both ashes and garbage can be placed in the same can instead of in two, as under the present system. When two cans must be used, more or less garbage will invar iably get into the ash can. I went out on the ash heap of the crematory the other day, and I found all kinds of scraps smoldering away and giving cut a smudgy smoke. "By using a modern plant for garbage destruction the work could be done for 15 to 25 cents a ton Instead of 60 cents a ton, as at present. Instead of taxing ourselves $25,000 to $30,000, we allow the citizens of this city to pay cut $75,000 to $SO,000 for the same service. The pres ent crematory was all very well when It was built, but it Is away -jut of date now, and an expensive thing to operate. Even then it does not give good satisfac tion. There are about 20,000 families here. At 75 cents a month that would 'be $9 a year or a total of $180,000." W. M. Cake-protested against the fran chise In the name of a number of com mission merchants. According to the rates to be granted the Portland Sanita tion Company by the 25-year franchise, these commission men had calculated that it would cost them $125 to $200 a month for the same service for which they are paying $10 to $15. Newton McCoy was there in the In terest of residents near the city crema tory. By the proposed franchise the -company is to operate the crematory, whereas people in the neighborhood have long been trying to force its removal. Both objectors were assured that the franchise would not be granted for some time. Information as to garbage collection and disposal has been requested from other cities by the local authorities. When this information is before it, the health and police committee will seriously undertake consideration of the franchise. AGAINST SALOON BOXES. Proposed Ordinance Is Also Against Closed Boxes in Restaurants. No private boxes in saloons; no closed boxes in restaurants. This is the sub stance of an ordinance which will he presented to the next meeting of the Council by H.K. Albee. Mr. Albee says that tie has drawn up the ordinance without reference to any purity crusade, and without consulting any one else. "I tried to get an anti-saloon box or dinance through the Council several months ago, but another was substituted which merely ordered the locks from the box doors," said he yesterday. A majority of the Council questioned yesterday declined positive statements, but no active opposition was suggested. Several members are known to be waiting a favorable opportunity to push througn such an ordinance and a backing Is as sured. Boxes, stalls or booths in saloons are pi ohiblted altogether. Neither can boxes or stalls be maintained where they can be entered from a passage-way leading from a saloon. The third section specifies that no boxes shall be maintained in restaurants or eat ing houses "unless such box, booth, stall or private room or Tooms is or are so constructed as to be entirely open upon the side facing upon any ball, hall way, passage-way or room." Punishment for the violation of this ordinance is fixed at not less than $109 jior more than $300. NO CARS ON SECOND STREET. Suspension Allowed Until Pavement . Has Been Improved. The City & 'Suburban cars on Second street will not be operated until the character of the proposed Improvement of that street is determined upon. Before the street committee of the Council yes terday afternoon appeared Manager C. F. Swigert, who requested a permit to take off these cars until the company knew what kind of pavement -would be laid, and when. From Morrison street to Flanders Second street is in a decidedly wavy condition. "I got on a Lower Albina car by mis take the other day," said Councilman Sharkey. "Down by Burnslde street It bumped so horribly that I asked if we were off the track. I was told that we had just got back onto the rails. I didn't know the difference." Mr. Swigert had to admit the probabil ity of this statement It was thought by the committee that the best way to hurry the improvement along would be to allow the cars to be idlscontmued on Second street, so that plan will be adopted. The company takes the chances of the franchise being attacked by dis continuing its cars. The representative of the company, was also informed of the protest which has been made against cars damping rock on Nineteenth and Everett streets, be tween 1 and 5 A. M. The Portland Cordage Company was given a permit to erect a bridge over Thirteenth street, from Its factory to a building recently acquired across the street This will be 25 feet from the ground with no trestle work or piles in the street. H. J. Morrison, John Kelly and Henry Jones were appointed viewers for the opening of East Seventeenth street Charles Smith, C. G. Sutherland and J. P. Menefee will act in a similar capacity on Macadam street Manager Handy, of the Union Oil Com pany, was asked to meet the objectors to the vacation of Portsmouth avenue and Bluff street desired by his company, at the next meeting of the committee. At the last meeting a decision was deferred until Mr. Handy returned from Cali fornia. Ankeny street, from Seventh to Park, will be paved with asphalt an extension of the asphalt at the triangular inter section. The Lyric Theater was granted a per mit to erect an illuminated sign from the southeast to the northwest corner of Seventh and Alder streets. This will be over 20 feet above the street a require ment of the committee. MAY IMPROVE FRONT STREET. Property-Owners Will Meet With City Committees Tuesday. Property-owners of Front street from Pettygrove street to the boneyard, are in vited to attend a Joint meeting of the street committees of the Council and of the Executive Board at 10 o'clock next Tuesday morning. Means of improving North Front street will bo the topic of the meeting. Front street from Pettygrove north is in a de plorable condition, being damaged first by floods, then by fires, then by water again. What is wanted Is a permanent improvement that will withstand the heavy traffic placed upon It by the docks. It Is hoped by the officials that the property-owners will attend the meeting in force and will not complain of heavy assessments for the Improvement, If a substantial improvement is decided upon. It is seldom that members of the Council and Executive Board meet together, but the responsibility for action seems to be divided between the two branches of the city government ONE SALOON FOR 300. License Committee Brings Total of Thirst-Quenchers to 400. When eight new saloons Tor which licenses were granted yesterday are opened, there will be 400 saloons in Port land, or one to a little less than each 300 persons residing within the city limits. There might have been 401 but for the liquor license committee of the Council. Fred A. Back put in an application for a saloon at 6S1 Johnson street between Twenty-first and Twenty-second. As this location is in one of the best residence districts, the committee did not seriously consider the application for a moment Licenses were granted to Frank & Iversen, Fourteenth and Thurman: N. A. McTaggart, 209 First; C. E. Donahue, 259 Washington; Fritz Kraft 271 First; Prasil Company, Inc., 149 Fourth; Wil liam Wallace, Goldsmith and Russell; Emll Johnson, 94 Sixth; Finks & Rhodes, Fourteenth and Marshall. "THE AMEER" IN" FUEL SWING Multnomah Club Production Gains in Brilliance. Those who thought the limit for excel lence had been reached by the Multnomah Club's "The Ameer" should have seen last night's performance. It had the former presentation beaten by a long block. The audience fairly went wild over Ed Hobson's wonderful female impersona tions, and when Bob McCraken, George Eastman and Lincoln Hart did their trio in the last act the applause sprung the walls of the building three Inches. This was the funniest hit of the show, and it required no less than five recalls to satisfy the enthusiastic crowd. The few flaws in the first performance have been remedied, and from the over ture to the last chorus the production went as if oiled. Speaking of the chorus, it is doubtful if the city and state could be raked with a fine tooth-comb for a better one. Director Boyer was very fortunate in his selection of material, and his persistent, patient training has re sulted in something over which Portland may well grow a bit chesty. The principals tried hard and succeeded In excelling their work of Thursday night The jokes were better, there was more snap and go in the singing and more easy abandon In the dancing. "My idea of a man is a knight of old," murmurs tho laughing Constance to the fiery Blackjak. "I'll do more for you than any knight or even Joe Day could," was the answer, and then everybody laughed. "I'm disguised," proclaimed Iffe Kahn, half brother to Andrew Kahn, to the maids, and then with a rueful glance at his, brigand costume, adds: "This isn't my Prince Albert, I mean my long suit" Which wasn't so poor. Then they made a play on Cecil Bauer's name and "Doc" Holmes was joked mildly. The audience laughed at every quip until the welkin rang. Welkin Is one of Bob McCraken's words. As a spectacle It was better than be fore. The lights worked better, the ballet girls danced beautifully. Real coryphees couldn't have mado a more decided hit Stuart McGulre and his band of brigands looked frowningly and made their dash ing cut and slash song one of the gems of the production. It is worth noting that the part of Knlfem, one of the brigand floor-walkers, was taken by C. H. Cutter, a full blooded Alaskan Indian, who is one of Mr. Boyer's students. His work helped greatly. He has a good voice and a favorable stage presence. Tho Ben Franklin song, tho one about the, old maids which George Eastman and Louis Bruce did so well; Lincoln Hart's Mallnda, the beautiful drill of tho British soldiers and a thousand and one things contributed to the excellence of the show. Pity 'tis one cannot enumerate them all. There will be a matinee this afternoon and the last performance this evening. COMING ATTRACTIONS. "The Ameer" This Afternoon and Tonight. All other operatic ventures of the Multnomah Club have grown pale be side "The Ameer." Two crowded houses have applauded every member of the cast and have encored every song; ballet and march till the boys had to quit from sheer weariness. Per haps the greatest hit has been scored by Edwin Hobson in the role of Con stance. His singing is an almost ex act imitation of that of a prima donna, but it is no more striking than Is the girllshness of his figure and face. George Eastman, with his comical face and funny "stunts," caught the audi ence's favor at once. The ballet of the A la Carte Girls and the beautiful English-square military march came In for J encore after encore. Stuart Maguire J has good opportunity to display his oeauuiui oariione voice, isoo iiccrak en's unusual shape and his equally un usual voice and comic manner have added another laurel to his list Louis Bruce and Sam Jordan show them selves adepts in all the feminine arts and graces, besides scoring hits in their songs. So. all In all. "The Ameer' is a most successful show, and the boys may well be proud of their ac complishment 1 There will bo a matinee this, after- Meier & Frank Cot&pany Great Sale Sheet Music Today 1 8c c o p Y Publisher's Price 50c Drummer Boy of '76. It Was the Dutch. Under a Rose. Lazarre. My Pauline. Love's Reverie. Hiawatha. The Burning of Rome. Under the American Eagle. Don't Make Them Scandalous Eyes. Ramona. Laughing Water. She Sleeps Beneath Oregon's Tall Pines. All the latest hits of "Rogers Bros." In London soon to appear here. At 1,0c a Copy Beauty Eyes. Angels' Serenade. All in a Garden Fair. Dailv Question. For You. Garden of Sleep. Killarney. It Was a Dream. Evening Star. If I Were a Bird. Consolation. Anvil Chorus. Out on the Deep. Jerusalem. And hundreds of others. Popular music at the lowest prices always. Second Floor. noon and the last performance tonight No one need miss this treat for it is indeed a treat from fear that ho will be unable to obtain a seat There aro some good seats left for the two re maining performances. Sherlock Holmes. "The Sign of the Four," which will see Its initial production in the hands of the new Nelll-Morosco Company at the Baker tomorrow afternoon. Is a dramatization of the life and adventures of Ccnan Doyle's most famous detective, the great Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle has re cently revived the Sherlock Holmes stories in Collier's Weekly, under the head of "The Return of Sherlock Holmes," and a great deal of new Interest has been ex cited and manifested In his clever renewal of the subject "The Mikado" Today. The Olympia Opera Company will give "The Mikado" for the matinee bill at Cordray's Theater today and for the farewell appearance tonight Tho company has made friends in Portland and will receive a hearty welcome should it return. The company leaves for the south, where it is a great fa vorite, after tonight's performance. The End of a Beautiful Production. This afternoon and night will be the closing performances given by the new Nelll-Morosco Company of Henrietta Crosman's beautiful, romantic drama, "The Sword of tho King," at the Baker Theater. This bright pretty play has been delighting large audiences all week at the Baker. Vaudeville at the Arcade. Today and tomorrow are the last days of the present clever bill at tho Arcade Theater. The two Rousella in a graceful acrobatic act moving war pictures, and sparkling comedy will entertain the audi ences at the matinees and evening per formances. CA2TT ACCEPT TERMS. Portland Railway Objects to Paying for Franchise to Peninsula. Even with the reduction in the figures set by the Council as the value of the franchise of the Portland & St Johns Railway Company, a branch of the Port land Railway Company on the Peninsula, it is considered highly Improbable that the company will accept the branch from the promoters. The agreement of the former company, which was simply formed to build the suburban line from North Al bina to Macrum avenue, with the Port land Railway was that the branch should be turned over free of debt At the time the subsidy .of $28,000, the estimated cost of building the line, was made up, there was no thought that the city authorities would put a value on the franchise. Fran cis L McKenna, one of the leaders of the enterprise, said yesterday that He was fearful that the branch could not be built with any hopes that the Portland Railway Company would run it under the new con ditions. MWe were expecting to hold a mass meeting at University Park Saturday night," he said, "to consider the situation and bring all the Influence we could to bear to get the troublesome conditions re moved, so we could proceed with the building of the line, but the action of the committee forestalled us In that direction. However, we may call a mass meeting for next msday night before the .next ses sion H,me Council. This branch only uses tL'rfatreet for a very small portion of its length, and the remainder is on rights of way which have been secured. It Is doubtful about the Portland Railway Company accepting the conditions imposed by the committee in Its ultimatum. When it was submitted today to the managers, they at ilrst said they would not accept the line with the Council's provisions, but agreed to further consider the matter. Tho policy adopted means that there will be no more suburban railways built if persisted in, so all suburbs are affected by the precedent here set It will shut out Sellwood In its efforts to get another railway there.", EXTRAJ3PECIAL For Today Only. Fifty dozen men's golf shirts, all the latest fancy styles, regular 73c to $1.00 valuea For today only the choice of any shirt In the lot for 50 cents. See them In our case in front of store. Browns ville Woolen Mill Store, Third street, op posite Chamber of Commerce. St Xrouls and Return, 507.50. Chicago and Return, "2.50. THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY WILL SELL OK MayYLL 12. 13, June 1G, 17, 18, July 1,11 August 8, 9. 10, September 5, 6. 7, October 3. 4, 5, round trip tickets to St Louis and Chicago at above rates. Tickets first class, good 90 days, stopovers allowed and good for return via same or any direct route. For further Information call on or address H. Dickson, city ticket agent, 122 Third street The action of Carter's Little Liver Pills is pleasant mild and natural. They gently stimulate the liver and regulate the bowels, but do not puree. j Merchandise Purchased on Credit Today Will Go on Your May Account ! We're Principal Agents For Butterick Pdtterns Last Day of the Picture Framing Sale at Twenty Per Cent Refrigerators, Screen Doors, Our Store Open Tonight Until 9:30 Ladies5 Neckwear Bargains All sorts of dainty ideas In Ladies' Neckwear for today's I We believe In Clothing of quality Clothing you can wear and look your fellow-man in the face. Such Clothing must be made from good materials, the linings must be above re proach, and the tailoring must be done by men who know how. We also believe in ready made Clothing, because ready made Is REALLY made means a saving and satisfaction for the man who wears it, and satisfaction involves style, fit, service and the ability to stand service and retain shape. Men's Clothing bought at the Meier & Frank Store WILL give satisfaction and the saving of 25 on the exclusive store prices Interests economical men Best $ 1 5.00 Suits in Town Men's fine fancy Tweed and Homespun Suits in the newest patterns and cut, all hand some, perfect-fitting garments, in immense assortment of leading styles and mate rialssuits the exclusive clothier marks $18.00 Suits at $18.00 Men's Fine Fancy Cheviots and "Unfinished "Wor steds, in medium dark patterns, newest and most up-to-date material and fashions suits the exclusive store asks you g o tC $22.50 for, our price p 1 O.UU Boys' Boys' "Washable Kilt Suits, in blue and pink striped percale, white Eton collar, embroidery trimming, ages 2 to 5 years, Si'Jt great bargain, each OC Boys' "Washable Sailor Suits, in pink, tan and blue striped duck, 3 to 10 years, great QRf special value at, each jtjQ Young Men's Suits, all the newest fashions and materials, second floor, 5X0 up to $20 Oranges 25c Dozen Today 1000 dozen California Navel Oranges, the best 35-cent grade, on sale today at the low price of, Or dozen Gr C. & B. Olive Oil, quart. . ,65 1-lb. can. Eoyal Baking Powder 4pi IS lbs. Granul'd Sugar.. $1.00 E. & H. Asparagus, can.. .25 3 cans Pioneer Cream. . . .25(5 3 packages of Jello for. . .25 Baker's Unsweetened Choco late, lb 35 Rising Sun Stove Polish 5 3 cans Tomatoes for 25 2 hot. Blue Label Catsup.. 35 Nabisco "Wafers, box 30 2 pkgs. Scotch Oats for. . .25 TJneeda Biscuit 5 Basement 61 New Flannelettes On sale today 5000 yards of new Persian Flannelettes in a very large variety of styles and best color combinations, suitable for dressing gowns, Ttrrn-n-nnT-t; f An 1 gowns, etc., yd &2 Folding Go-Carts Great sp ecial sale today of 1 00 Folding Go-Carts with rear springs, reed back and reed pocket attached, six and ten inch rubber-tired wheels The best Folding Go-Cart on the market, handy for taking on cars, folds up closely, out of the way in the house Regu lar $5.00 value, today only at ONLY $3.98 EACH The Meier Window Screens, Lawn Mowers, Etc., in the Basement Peninsular Steel Ranges, Heaters 1 selling and priced at the very lowest notch The nobbiest pieces In almost endless vari ety for your choosing 15 dozen chiffon Turnover Collars, embroidered in "white, blue and pink, handsome styles, a 25c value, each I 1C 20 dozen heavy Linen Collars in "white and blue, neat, attractive styles and exceptional 9 value, for today at, each. . I C Beautiful . large Lace Collars, in ' cream and ecru, best designs, great special value for f9 today only at, each C Embroidered Stock Collars, -with long stole ends, prettiest styles ana wonderiul value for sr today only at, each. . oic Men's Clothin all the highest grade Suits at the low price of Clothing Specials for Today blue and pretty gray mixtures, at, per suit, 5.00 to Men's Shoe Sale Important changes In our Men's Shoe Sec tion necessitates an immediate reduction of stock The larg est and best stock of Men's Shoes in the city. Many of this ; season's best styles l and makes are in- I eluded. The pricing should create the liveliest selling of Men's Footwear Portland has ever known. Here's details $6.00 Shoes for $4.45 Pair French, Shriner & Timer's famous $6.00 Shoes Tor men, patent colt and patent calf, heavy or light sole, all the newest fl A A C lasts all sizes and widths best $6 styles, pair PtpsO $5.00 Shoes for $3.85 Pair Men's patent colt, vici Md, velour calf and box calf Shoes, all French, Shriner & Urner's very best $5 styles in rt j q e heavy and light soles, lace or Blucher, all sizes, pr. . .pr $3.50, $4.00 Shoes $2.95 Pair Leading lines of $3.50 and $4.00 Shoes for Men, patent colt, box calf, velour calf and vici kid, heavy or light sole, very best styles, $3.50 and $4.00 values, pair , Only $3.98 Each Frank Store Off Regular Prices Get in Your Our Store Open Tonight Until 9:30 Saturday's Ribbon Specials For today a spread of Ribbon bargains such as you have never had before Four great lots Every yard all silk We will them the best bargains you the city of Portland 3000 yards of 5-inch Satin Taffeta in black, white, pink, lilac, mais and blue, full 5 inches wide and superior quailty; 9 grandest value ever offered at C 5000 yards of all-silk taffeta Eibbons, in black, blue, pink, Turco, mais, royal blue and white, value extraordinary i p today only at the low price of, yd. . C Fancy Louisines or "Wash Eibbons, 4 inches wide, pink, blue, white, mais, turquoise, lavender and green, great bargain for today, yard Handsome Plaid Eibbons, 4 beautiful coloring, great special value, today, yard g of Quality $15 Suits at $22.50 Men's extra fine and especially well-tailored Suits of the latest and best materials, light an dark shades of worsteds, fancy homespuns, velours Boys' all-wool 2-piece Suits, double-breasted, neat gray and brown mixtures, ages t A 1 C 8 to 16 years pci. 1 D Eussian Blouse Suits, in pink, blue and gray striped ducks and Oxfords, ages ) Cf 2y2 to 5 years, each, $1.50 to p.DU Eton Sailor Suits for Boys, 4 to 10 years, navy r t-mPJI i 1-tMltt W&sS&W&fli 8 r5 4fflr rtIk:-! ! X, S 9-imSm VStf" Wtw. I j?3rMi Mil lt!ll ! 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(Third Floor.) 8-ball Croquet Set, regular $1.35 value, today 98 60c Shopping Baskets, ea..44 Baseball Goods Extra large Mit, "Vic tor," 75e value High School League Ball, cVic- tor," great special R S value today -?OC 1 1 mi i 1 r,i N Hi xnira jnoor.; s Something unusual doing in the Children's Department for to dayalmost 75 Children's "White Dresses, unlaundered, made of fine linens and piques blouse, Eussian and sailor styles; all handsomely made and trimmed, ages 8 to 14 yrs., values up to qa A S $14.00, for StfogO Great special value in Chil dren's Dresses, plain, Eussian, sailor and 'blouse styles, with double cape collar, embroid ered edge, made of fine linens, in dark blue, green and tans, 8 to 14 years, fl? qp at only P -? Children's Jackets, cheviots and covert cloths, box and half-fitting styles, tans, blues and browns, ages 2 to 14 years great value at the low price of. . n Y ? 'T?,"' t P v y Jv$liFSii f STJ8JW YjI IF Tooth Brushes h: