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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 8, 1906)
THE 3IORXIXG O REG ONI AX, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1906, P ITTSBUR6 ML SEEK FRANCHISE Will Supply Heat, Power and Cold Storage for. Portland. STREET COMMITTEE ACTS Recommend for American Invest ment Company Rights Which, Banfleld-Veysey Company Tried to Obtain. FRANCHISE PASSES COMMITTEE. t 4 An ordln&nes granting a franchise to thft American Investment Company, t alleged to be competed of Pittsburg: JcapitallMff, was reported favorably by the atreeta committee of the Council t aill be acted on by the main body T I of municipal lawmakers May 14. I J The measure Is similar In Its gen t eral features to the ordinance applied I for by the Banfleld-Ve sey Company. I recently vetoed by Mayor Lane, hut Is i supposed to be modified so as to meet 7 4 executive exaction.. T t I. Albert Yerex Is the local repre- t senlatlve of this latest aspirant in the f franchise field, and declares that his I S people hav ample means to carry out I the project. At a special meeting of the streets com mittee of the Council last night It was resolved unanimously to make a report recommending favorable consideration of the ordinance granting the American In vestment Company for a period of 25 years ihe right and privilege to lay down, main tain and operate steam pipes, cold-air pipes, wires and conduits in the streets of this clly for the transmission of heat, power and light, and operating cold-storing plants. Tbe ordinance provides that the Ameri can Investment Company, its successors or assigns, shall begin work within 12 months from the passge of the measure. nd within two years thereafter shall have its pipes and conduits built and laid within that section of the city lying be tween the Willamette River and Twelfth street, and Gllssn and Taylor streets. The total estimated cost of the plant of the company Is $600,000. and tha estimated yearly expenditure for maintenance, oper ating expenses and extension Is $400,000. No compensation to the city was indicated st the meeting last night, as this feature will he considered after the Executive Board has had an opportunity to pass Judgment, providing the Council, at Its meeting May 16, approves the recommen-, nations of. the committee and refers the Must Give a Bond. It is provided further that the grantee hall give a good and sufficient bond to the City of Portland In the sum of Jlfi.OOO, conditioned that it will install the plant In accordance with the terms and conditions r of the ordinance. The company will have the right to cttaYjSft and collect reasonable ' compensa tion from all persons and corporations, to whom it may furnish service, but In no case shall Its charges exceed these rates for electricity: , Ktllowatt Hours Per K. W. H. 100 or le. 14 rents inn to v IS cents 200 to .100 la cents rtoo to 4O0 11 cents 400 to M 104, cents Soo to tifto 114 cents fion to 7ft R cents TOO to 00 8 S cents SOO to lftOO R cents lOOo to 1MI0 7 14 cents 1.N0O to 2Oti0 7 cents aoon to ROO0 cents 300C to 4000 Pt cents 4000 to flOOO 4-i cents aooo to ROOO. - 4 cents J000 to 10.000 2 4 cents For heating the charge is to be not more than 31 for each 1000 pounds of con densed water, and not to exceed 25 cents a month per cubic foot for cold storage. Backers Pittsburg Capitalists. The American Investment Company la alleged to be composed for the most part of nttsburg, I'a., capitalists. I. Albert 1'erex. who has offices in the Failing building, being the local manager of the corporation. lie stated last night that his people had ample funds with which to carry out the provisions of the pro posed franchise, and that ever since the close of the Fair they have been on the lookout for an opportunity to make an investment here. At one time, he said, they contemplated association with the Banfleld-Veysey Fuel Company, but for some reason or other negotiations fell through, Mr. Banfleld- preferring to oper ate independently In his application for a. franchise. As soon as it became apparent that the Banfleld. Veysey Fuel Company had aban doned all effort in Ihe direction of secur ing a franchise, declared Mr. Terex. his company seised upon the. opportunity, although he denied that there was any present or prospective connection between the two corporations, as rumored. Consideration of the franchise K.ked for by the Pence Company, as well as that of the Mount Hood Railway, was postponed until further notice. uOLLInsTantTfreeddm IILES PETITION FOR VACATING OmETt OF COURT. Is In Multnomah County Jail for Re fusing; to Produce Books and Records. John J. Collins, of Albany, who has Veen abiding in the Multnomah County Jail since April 2S as a penalty for con- mPt Of COUri. Ilt-U 1 irt-ii.mii .irsiriM - i..- ttini nv the luncment of the court. 1 co- UM. u..n TVolverton this morning, and will be hotly te,,ed by District Attorney W. C. Brls- pecause of the connection of Collins with the land-fraud Investigations, the .e will attract unusual attention. C Collins i member of the firm of F. Twrgan & Co.. all of the principals of which were Included in the land-fraud Indictment returned by the grand Jury Saturday afternoon. He had been sub yenned to appear as a witness during ,l,e grand jury proceedings, and. in addi tion, was ordered to bring with him the proles and records of the firm to which he pelongs. Upon his failure to comply, judge Wolverton ordered that he be com mitted until such a time as he should ,roduce the desired documents. From the developments yesterday It is e-dent that Collins believed that if he -Id submit to confinement until the Id jury should be dismissed he would df Xy( - be given his liberty without obeying the mandate to produce the books, which are supposed to contain evidence which would Incriminate him and others. In his peti tion he cites the fact that the grand jury has now been dismissed, that he is a member of a firm which has been in dicted and that he will be able to give ball In case he Is released. The petition is made through his attorneys. L. M. Curl and Percy R. Kelly, of, Albany. . In opposing the petition Disirict Attor ney Bristol will contend that the dismis sal of the Jury is irrelevant to the case In hand. He will call attention to the fact that subpenas are Issued ordering wit nesses to appear before the District Court and that the grand jury is in no way spe cified. Upon this ground he will argue that Collins Is still under contempt, and that he should not be released from the County Jail until he shall agree to pro duce the records of E. Uorgan & Co. be fore the District Court. Collins is a man of means, and it is believed that he is also backed in defying the order of the court by wealthy men. who have been indicted with him and who fear the outcome If the books of the Al bany firm are placed In evidence. It is thought that he will make a stubborn light for his liberty, and. as he will be just as resolutely opposed by the District Attorney, the proceedings give promise of spirited action. BRUIN CALLED DOWN. Is a Source of AYeaknos lo the Police 1 Department. PORTLAND, May 7. (To the Kdltor.) How long will this man Bruin be permitted to make a fool of the Police Department and the citizens of Portland? y The City Council and City Attorney and at least per cent of tn1 citizens "f Port land know that Bruin holds office Illegally and is unfit for his position, and still he is not suspended or removed by his superior. What can he the reason for such a bad con dition? It is said that Mayor Lane is to blame, and he alone. If such is the cause I am very sorry that 1 was on of the many misled Republicans who supported Mayor Lane at the last election. I know that many trood Democrats are Just as much dis gusted with the appointment of Rrnin, as sorting that his unpopularity hss driven hun dreds of oters away from the Democratic party. Ptitl Bruin is holding on. being the "main tiling." it is said, tn the Police Department, so much so that the acting Chief cannot even shift a man's beat without first asking Bruin. All this has made the Chief very unpopular with the men. If Mayor Lane cannot do anything better by his "Improved" method in the civil service, where he says he wanted brain and not brawn, h should cert ain ly n ow see his mistake and repen t. Thin should teach the Republicans some thing. W ought to have found out long ago that however had a Republican administra tion may be. t can nfr be Improved by electing a Democrat, and especially not one, of the Lane type. I write thia because I am well acquainted with the. two young men recently arrested by Bruin as being pickpockets. Tf those young men should be found guilty of such a crime then my faith In human nature will be badly shaken, as I have always known them as honest men. in the highest degree. But they are certainly not guilty. It must be Bruin's bad blunder again, and I hope he nill he punished for his stupidity and reprimanded, which would be a blessing to all concerned and especially to the Police Department, which Is now disorganised on bra account. C. A. MILLER. LAST WEEK0F SKATING The Kxposltton Roller Rink closes its doors for the season next Saturday night. Skaters are making the most of the ideal skating weather and enjoying to the ut most In this splendidly ventilated skating rink their final skating for the season. SEE AMERICA FIRST.' The "Denver Rio Grande has resumed the operation of its open-top and parlor observation cars through Colorado's famous scenery scenery not found else where In the world. All reduced rates. Apply via this route. For whatever In formation you may desire call upon W. C. McBride. 1S Third street. Time-tried, merit proven. wn1rftusly heal ing Satin skin cream is a standard articl. A$ Afle ntflT rNSPKCTOR KEID. WHO IS ATTACKING DISEASED HE THREATENS REID T. R. A. Sellwood Warns Him to Keep Away. SAYS HE HAS LOADED GUN Indignant Tliat Prune Trees, Which AVcre Infected,. Were Cut Down by Order of the Fruit Commissioner. "I have a gun in my house, and it is loaded, too. and I 'warn Commissioner I-teid to keep off my premises. I don't want him ever to come here again." The foregoing was the significant re mark made yesterday morning by T. R. A. Sellwood, of Milwaukie. part of whose prune trees were cut down Friday by or der of the Commissioner to Fruit In spector A. J. Lewis. The men in charge of the Inspector cut down about 30 prune trees in Mr. Sellwood's orchard Friday, but on being assured that the remainder would be sprayed In compliance with the law, Mr. Lewis ordered the destruction of the trees to cease. Mr. Sellwood was ab sent at the time the trees were cut down. lut he returned that evening, and on as certaining what had been done in his or chard during his absence he was highly indignant and considered the action as a high-handed and un.lust proceeding, and at once laid it up against Commissioner J. H. Reid, who also lives at Milwaukie and who wa. fruit inspector before Mr. Lewis had been appointed. Inspector Lewis and Commissioner Reid were on hand at an early hour yesterday morning at Mr. Sellwood's home in Mil waukie to see If the agreement to spray the remaining fruit trees was kept. They found 'Mr. Sellwood in no amiable frame of mind, but he was busy spraying the trees, as the inspector had left word that he would order the entire orchard cut down if he did not start work Monday morning. Makes It Fersonal Matter. When it whs ascertained that the trees were being sprayed. Inspector Lewis and Commissioner Reid had no more business about the. premises, but Mr. Sellwood gave Mr. Reid to understand in tiie foregoing language that it would not be safe for liim to go on his premises. "I warned Mr. Sellwood." said Inspector Iwis. "that he was using very serious language in telling Commissioner Reid that he had a loaded gun in his house, and I warned him not to repeat the lan guage or I should have to lay the case before the District Attorney." "Mr. Sellwood make6 this a personal matter with me." said Commissioner Reid yesterday, after he came away from the orchard, "but it is nothing of the sort. It Is simply a matter of enforcing the law against infected trees. We cannot afford to show Mr. Sellwood any more favors than anybody else in carrying out the law. The Oregonian's editorial this morning stated the case exactly." In Justice to Mr. Sellwood. it should be said that he is a good citizen, a well known and highly-respected pioneer, and his threatening remarks yesterday may be attributed to excitement and not to any Intention of carrying out their serious in tent. He will probably recognize the fact that the law for spraying must be obeyed and that Mr. Reid wa only doing his duty. Minthorn Trees Are Destroyed. Most of the infected trees in the Min thorn tract have been cut down, and what is left will be cut down as fast &5 x 1 ORCHARDS. they can be got at. These will be burned. Most of the other orchards at Milwaukie have been sprayed, but these trees on the Minthorn tract were on uninclosed and unoccupied grounds, and had long been a menace to the whole country. The trees were fairly covered with wooly aphis, but it was not until the last Legislature passed the present law giving the fruit Inspector right to make complaint and actually destroy infected trees that there was a way to get rid of these trees. Commissioner Reid says that farmers generally have sprayed their trees. How ever, there were infected trees on vacant land in Portland, and these would now be looked after. POSTPONE N. E. A. MEETING Formal Circular Is Sent Out by the President and Secretary. Together with a personal letter from Nathan C. Schaeffer, president of the Na tional Educational Association, Manager Tom Richardson, of the Portland Com mercial Club, yesterday received the fol lowing circular formally announcing the postponement of the association's conven tion, which was to have been held In San Francisco this Summer: To the Board of Directors and the Active Members of the National Educational Asso ciation: In vifw ef the appalling calamity which has visited Pan Francisco it is im possible for the National Educational Asso ciation to hold its meeting this year in that city. After fully considering all the letters and telegrams which have been received from all parts of tlin United States, and after carefully weighing what in due the people of Han Francisco, the -executive com mittee, under the authority conferred upon them by the board of directors- at its last meeting, the board of trusten concurring, decide to postpone the National Educational Association meeting for one year, to a place yet to be determined. They Join in the hope that the association may go to San Francisco as soon as feasible. Trusting you will acquiesce in thin con clusion, which has been reached after ma ture consideration, w are. verv respectfully yours, NATHAN C. SrHAEFFER, President N". E. A. IRWIN SRKPARD, Secretary N. K. A. THE Food Cure Put in the body what NATURE NEEDS Find that in GRAPE -NUTS HOW TO BUILD A BODY One of the most important discoveries of late is the application of the r!(?ht kind of food to rebuild the lost substances of the body thrown off by the active, nerv ous work of Americans. Careful investigation by experts in food and diatetics has brought out the fact that albumen, which is contained in vari ous foods, is acted upon by phosphate of potash, not such as obtained in drug stores, but such as is found in certain parts of the field grains in most minute particles, arranged in Nature's laboratory, not man's. The part of the grains containing phos phate of potash is used in the manufac ture of Grape-Nuts food, therefore the active, nervous, pushing brain-worker can feed the body with food that goes directly to the rebuilding of the broken-down gTay matter in the brain, solar plexus and nerve centers all over the body, with the result that the individual who refreshes) and rebuilds the body with proper mate rial of this sort obtains a definite result, which he can feel and know of and which is apparent to his friends. A vigorous brain and nervous system is of the greatest importance to any business roan or brain-worker. iNITUDE OF THE CATASTROPHE J. N. Teal Tells of the Condi tions Existent in San hi Francisco. PRAISES RELIEF BUREAU Dr. Kugeler's Untimely Criticism of Oregon Doctors Does Not Express the Sentiment of Citizens of San Francisco. J. N. Teal who returned yesterday from San Francisco, where he went on behalf of the Portland general relief committee to investigate and report on the condi tions and the work of relief in the stricken city, gave some interesting data to an Oregonian reporter on the work of the Oregon Relief Bureau and conditions in San Francisco. Mr. Teal stated that the news sent out from San Francisco had mentioned al most everything of importance, but con sented to give his impressions, which will form the substance of his report to the general relief committee today. "The work of the Oregon Relief Bu reau," Mr. Teal said, "has been very ef fective. In connection with the hospital known as the Oregon Hospital, which is In charge of Dr. Carll, of Oregon City, it has furnished great assistance at a time when that was most needed. Both Mr. and Mrs. MacRae. as well as Jefferson Myers, since his arrival, have given much time In looking up Oregon people and assisting those in distress. The contagious hospital at the Presidio, under Dr. Mackenzie, of Portland, is di rectly under charge of the military au thorities. The large tent originally taken down for the relief bureau, came in very handy as a store for medical supplies, and is now serving as a warehouse. Largd tents are used in Hamilton Square as distributing stations. Merged Into Central Organization. "The time has now come, however, in the opinion of those able to judge, that more effectual relief can be given by a central organization, with the result that nearly all the individual relief bureaus have been merged into one under Gen eral Greely and Dr. Devlne, of tha Red Cross Society. This central organiza tion has thoroughly systematized the work of -relief and stopped the large but inevitable waste which occurred directly after the disaster. When the system gets into full operation there is no rea son why any case of want or destitution should go unprovided for. Major Devol, Quartermaster at the Presidio, is, of course, in charge of all supplies, and In my opinion." said Mr. Teal, "further supplies should be sent only at his re quest to prevent duplication or sending excessive quantity of certain articles. The supplies are taken to different sta tions throughout the city and then dis tributed from various substations, and from best figures obtainable nearly 250, 000 persons received provisions- last Sat urday. During: the rush directly after the disaster the railroads moved nearly 300.000 people free, most of these, how ever going to points adjacent to San Francisco Bay. All saloons both in San Francisco and Oakland were closed, and excellent order is maintained, there be ing very few arrests. The military are still on guard in several places, but in a very few days everything will be turned over to the civil authorities, except the food supplies, which are under military authorities now. Relief Xeeded for Months. "Many committees and sub-committees have been organized which have under consideration questions relating to re building San Francisco. The street-car company is gradually extending its serv ice, and within a week any part of the city can be easily reached with a little' walking. The water supply is grad ually being increased, telephone system installed and lighting system extended. However, no one. even though he is on the ground, can fully appreciate the ex tent of this great disaster. It is simply overwhelming. The City of San Fran cisco as we knew it is gone. There is no San Francisco, and a new one will have to be built. This means that for months to come relief work will have to be con tinued. It is going to be particularly hard on all excepting those engaged In the building trades and in work of clear ing up the city. Not only must food be supplied, but mechanics who have lost their tools, families who have lost thoir entire household goods and professional men who have lost their instruments, furniture and books, must be given a start to be able to earn their living. Magnitude of Disaster. "The finance committee in San Fran cisco does not hesitate in stating that it Wf-Y v KTph Is", .T.t- rV""' MAC TO GUARD AGAINST TICKET SPECULATION Mail orders will now be received from Port land and all points when accompanied by express money order, Postoffice money order or certified check and stamped addressed envelope for reply. Address and make check payable to EILEES PIANO HOUSE, 351 Washington Street, Portland. REGULAR SALE OF SEATS WILL OPEN AT SAME PLACE TODAY, MAY 8, 9 A. M. needs all the funds It can possibly iret. If one can imagine all of Portland, and as much again, absolutely wiped out, one can get an idea of San Francisco's pre dicament. Oregon and Portland have done magnificent work, and their efforts have certainly been appreciated. Much more, however, must be done, and the commit tee in this city will receive any money to aid in this cause, much of which Is needed. "Santa Rosa also suffered enormously, although not from fire, and Is receiving aid. Oakland. San Jose, Palo Alto and numerous other places met considerable loss, but their losses pale into insig nificance with the magnitude of the catas trophe at San Francisco." Referring to the dispatch front San Francisco published yesterday morning that a set of resolutions was proposed by Dr. Kugeler. at a mass meeting of the physicians of the Bay City, reflecting on the work done by the Oregon doctors. Mr. Teal stated that he had heard something of that before he left San Francisco. Praises Oregon Doctors. "This Is not an expression of the gen eral feeling. Everyone recognizes the un selfish devotion and Immense good the Oregon doctors accomplished, and no one will take these utterances as indicative of the feeling of the people. There is al ways some one ready to stir up trouble under all and any circumstances, and San Francisco evidently has one of these in the person of this Dr. Kugeler. I am certain." was the emphatic statement of Mr. Teal, "that the thousands of people camped around the Presidio and around the Oregon hospital will have little pa tience with such statements.' In closing Mr. Teal said that no one could have been treated with greater cour tesy, both by the civil and military au thorities, than were the Oregon repre sentatives. Oregon's work has been thor oughly appreciated and will last as long as San Francisco and Portland last. "In this great disaster.' Mr. Teal con cluded, "there is one lesson which Port land can and should draw, and that is to take steps and prevent the results of the terrible conflagration which has overtaken San Francisco. A committee provided with funds should be organized which coukl formulate a plan to make this city safer and better prepared for the emer gency, if such ever comes." ELECTORS t-HOl 1.1) REGISTER. You will save time for yourself and trouble for the election Judges if you register before the books close on May 15. County Clerk Fields will keep his office open every evening so that every man shall have an opportunity to register. Don't wait until the last day and be crowded out by the rush. ii E IN OREGON" FAIFI ASSURANCE OF SUPPORT FROM EVERYBODY. AVlntlow-Dressers W ill Compete With One Another to Make the Beet Displays. Assurances of the fullest co-operation of the window-dressers of the city for the success of the "Made in Oregon" ex position were given the Admen's League at its regular semi-monthly meeting In the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce last night. A dozen or more active mem bers of the window-dressers' craft were present at the meeting, principally for the purpose of securing information from the league with reference to plans for window decorations, but several of them took an active part in the proceedings, offering valuable suggestions along va rious lines. , Among the speakers of the evening Tom Richardson, manager of the Commercial Club, was prominent, and made a de cided hit with an extemporaneous tribute to the Oregon cow. Naturally Mr. Richardson went from cream to strawberries and eulogized the luscious product of the Oregon straw berry fields in a style that brought smiles to the faces of bis hearers and made the mouths of the admen water. Among the other speakers' were George W. Alexander. Paul B. Palmer, Miss M. Bull, Miss Blanche Roark. H. S. Har court. H. C. Whittier. Emil Held and George L. Hutchln, R. M. Hall, C. C. Chapman, C. A. Postern, S. H. Fried lander. D. C. Freeman, secretary of the joint committee on the "Made in Oregon" ex position, reported progress, stating that up to date 75 different manufacturers had applied for window space to the com mittee, while the committee was informed that still others had made arrangements with individual firms for similar accom modations. It was decided that all members of the league should participate in the grand parade during the exposition and an as sessment to pay the expenses of a suit able number of carriages was levied. On account of the fact that the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce cannot be had on the regular meeting nights of the league, the first and third Mondays of every month, it was decided to change D I iV Cl ABP'A t trc f ;Trt I ST P obit LHn AKJJf I 5AM:SULEE Friday Evening, May 11 . . . SAPPHO Saturday Matinee, May 12 . CAMILLE NO PERFORMANCE SATURDAY NIGHT PRICES-$3.00, $2.00, $1.00 THE ARMORY ' PORTLAND, OREGON PAINS iMERICIII WOMEN FIXD RELIEF The Cass of Miss I reus Crosby la Ob of Thousands of Cures msvde by Lydis. X. Plnkhsm's Vegetable Compound. How many -women realize that it is not the plan of nature that womea should Buffer so severely. Thousands of American women, how ever, have found relief from all monthly suffering' by taking- Lydla E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as it is the most thorough female regulator known to medical science. It cures the condition which causes so much discomfort and robs these periods of their terrors. Miss Irene Crosby, of 313 Charlton Street, East Savannch, Ga., writes: " Lvdia K. FinkhamVVegetable Compound is a. true friend to woman. It has been of great benefit to me, curing me of irregular and painful periods when everything else had failed, and I gladly recommend it to other suffering women." Women who are troubled with pain ful or irregmlar periods, backache, bloating (or flatulence), displacement of organs, inflammation or ulceration, that "bearing-down" feeling, dizzi ness, faintness, indigestion, nervoua prostration or the blues, should take immediate action to ward off the seri ous consequences, and be restored to perfect health and strength by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, and then write to Mrs. Pink ham, Lynn, Mass.. for further free ad vice. She is daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham and for twenty-five years has been advising women free of charge. Thousands have been cured by so doing. the meeting nights to the first and third Vednesdays until further notice. Four new applications for membership were received. Major C. E. McDonell. of the Third Regiment. O. N. G.. has consented to serve as grand marshal of the Industrial parade of manufacturers and other feat ures which is to take place on the after noon of Friday. May 25. The commit tee on parade-has outlined the line of the parade through all of the principal streets of the city, turning all of the prominent down-town corners and oc cupying about two hours time. The movement to dress original and attrac tive floats has gained greater impetus within the last day or two, and every leading house in the city seems now de sirous of having representation. The only sure method of getting a. good i .. i . ii ; i... l . ; l fjittLr in me untr in iiihiyiii cany ap plication to headquarters. ARION CONCERT. Benefit for San Francisco Sufferers Will Be Given Tonight. The Arion Society will give one of Its popular concerts for benefit of the Ban Francisco sufferers In Arion Hall, Second and Oak streets, tonight at 6 o'clock. Tha entire receipts of this concert will be turned into popular fund for relief of the San Francisco sufferers. Mr. Louis Dam masch, director, has given positive as surance that no part of the expense of this concert will be charged against re ceipts of the evening. The Arion Society is able to boast or one of the best drilled musical organiza tions of the Coast. The programme this evening will be made up of numbers that will appeal the strongest to the popular musical taste. Mr. Dammasch has de voted a great dT.-al of his time to work of preparation for this event. The con cert will be liberally patronized by the Portland people. .Will Resume Their Old Runs. Montavilla and East Ankeny cars oper ated by the Portland Railway Company will resume their old runs today by way of the Grand avenue fill, which has taken the place of the old trestle. Be cause of the filling of the gulch at that point the cars of these two lines have, been routed over the Burnslde bridge since November 17. when work began. Hereafter they will cross by the Morri son bridge as formerly. 'SHU BERT jMiss Irene Crosby J