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15 THE MORNING OKEGONIAIf, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, XVOJ. RIVAL COMPANIES DO BATTLE MOT Old Gas Corporation Threat ens to Block New Con cern's Operations. STANDS UPON FRANCHISE Asserts That Exclusive and Perpet ual KJghts Are Granted by An cient Charter Notifies Econ omy Company of Fact. Better lighting and heating gas than the product of the present gas monop oly Is promised by the Economy Gas Company, which secured a franchise from the city by vote of the people In last Monday's election, after the City Council had refused to admit the com pany to the use of the streets for pipes In competition with the Portland Gas Company. The company Is controlled by E. E. Lytle and K. W. Colson.. who hold 80 per cent of the stock. They will begin laying pipes within a short time In the streets, and expect to be attacked by the Portland Gas Company in the courts, in a suit to enjoin their com pany from using the streets. The Portland Gas Company holds a franchise granted by the Territorial legislature of Oregon, January 7, 1859, authorizing Henry D. Green and his successors to establish a gas manufac tory In the City of Portland, Multno mah County, Territory of Oregon, con veying to Green and his successors "the sole right and use to lay and extend gas pipes and apparatus, for the con veyance of gas throughout the said City of Portland," for an indefinite period. This franchise, giving the Portland Gas Company exclusive right to use Portland streets for gas pipes, would have been terminated by passage of the Coffey bill in the Legislature last Win ter. The bill passed the House, but failed in the Senate, on account of the Tiostility toward tt of Senators Hodson, Bailey. Beach and Slchel, of Multnomah County. , These Senators, led by Hodson, suc ceeded In tacking on to the bill In the Senate, an amendment, which required the City of Portland to pay the company for the franchise, before it could be re voked, thus recognizing a property right In the franchise as belonging to the com pany. As the franchise was given away free by the state in 1859 and the city had out grown the ancient provisions and the privileges conferred. Representatives Cof fey and Driscoll, of Multnomah, led a movement to terminate the old grant and thus compel the gas company to secure a new franchise from the city of Portland. Revocation of the old franchise would not have impaired the plant or pipes of the company. The Hodson amendment was rejected by the House. The Senate then placed the bill on the table and the legislature adjourned. Officers of the Portland Gas Company have caused the new company to be in formed that the old company will bring suit to enjoin, just as soon as the new company shall begin to dig trenches in the streets to lay its pipes. The new company therefore expects to wage a legal battle before going a. head with its work of installing a plant. The new franchise provides that work shall begin within six months from the date of acceptance of the franchise by the company "unless delayed by judicial action or causes not the fault of the grantee." The cost Is to be approximately $1,500,000. The company Is required to spend HO00 a year for maintenance of the plant. The company is not to charge more than 95 cents per 1000 feet for gas, but the company expects to charge between 76 and 85 cents. The duration of the franchise is to be 25' years. One per cent of the gross earnings is to be paid to the city. The Portland Gas Company pays no gross earnings tax to the city. The new company is to give $5000 bond to the city for performance of the terms of the contract, and after three years Is to be relieved of the bond, If by that time it has spent $250,000. PERSONALMENTION. IT. Staplcton, of Salem, is at the Im perial. F. W. Steusloff, a Salem business man, Is at the Imperial. W. P.. Sherman, a merchant at Grant's Pass, is at the Imperiol. C. K. Spauldlng, of the C. K. Spauldlng Lumber Company, Is at the Imperial. Charles I. Roberts, of Klamath Falls, was registered at the Imperial yesterday. F. J. Carney, president of the State Re tall Grocers' Association, accompanied by his wife, is reglsteder at the Im perial. George L. Morrison, of St Paul, a rail road man. Is spending a few days In Portland, visiting Freight Agent Cardie, of the Canadian Paciflo Railway. G. M. Jackson, who Is connected with the .Canadian Pacllio passenger depart ment at Seattle, was in Portland yester day, where he attended the Reed-White wedding. J. H. Whyt. manager of the Astoria Chamber of Commerce, la registered at the Oregon. Mr. Whyte came to the Coast only recently from the Bast to take charge of the work of exploiting Astoria and its Interests. CHICAGO, June 4. (Special.) Port land people at Chicago hotels: At the Auditorium, Charles Ieyetts: at the Grand Pacific F. D. Sterling; at the Palmer House, G. P. Henderson, R. Rotger and wife. Keeeptlon to Dr. 'Whitney. A public reception was given to Dr. C. Whitney, home missionary secretary, and Dr. H. S. Gable, church ex tension secretary, at the First United Brethren Church, East First and East Morrison streets, last night. Bishop William M. Bell and several of the United Brethren pastors of Oregon, were present Dr. Whitney and Dr. Gable arrived In Portland yesterday morning. Words of welcome were spoken by Chair man Zelgler, Zella Zetgler, Mrs. E. B. Clark. Mrs. J. A. Henkle and Rev. H. C. Shaffer. Dr. H. S. Gable responded in a short talk. Dr. Whitney delivered a lively address. Bishop Bell, of Berkeley, Oal., responded to a call and spoke of the wonderful development in and about Portland. He predicted that Portland was destined to have 600,000 people In a few years. Dr. Whitney speaks tonight in the First United Brethren Church, and Dr. Gable will preach next Sunday. Bishop Bell also will preach at one of the Sunday services. Dr. Whitney and Dr. Gable are traveling through the Northwest gathering Information prepara tory to extension work. Hammocks, Porch and Lawn Swings Porch and Bungalow Furniture, Croquet Sets, Etc. Third Floor "Vndor" Porch Shades All Sizes Ready to Hang Best on Market Third Floor Artistic Picture Framing to Your Order at the Very Lowest Prices Fonrth Floor The Meier I& Frank Store Great Sale Handkerchiefs For Women and Men Thousands and thousands of Handker chiefs in all grades and styles for women and men on sale at "Jane White Days" prices The economical buyer will supply his or her needs for months to come at the splendid saving offered Mail orders filled 1000 dozen women's Swiss embroidery and lace edge Handkerchiefs; big variety of patterns, values up to 50c each, for ttsvC Women's French linen initialed Handkerchiefs; double row of hemstitching; fine and soft A.CL all initials; 75c values at fDC 15c extra fine quality linen Handkerchiefs, ea..9 1000 dozen women's mercerized Lawn Handker chiefs, 4-inch hems; great value at, each...S Women's Swiss Embroidery Handkerchiefs, in sev eral hundred patterns, scalloped and 11 hemmed edges. Best 20o values, on sale at. .C 250 dozen Swiss embroidered Handkerchiefs, pretty patterns. Best 25c values, on sale at, each..X5 Odd lot of Women's extra fine Lawn Handker chiefs, in embroidery and crossbar effects; fine French linens. Best $1.25 values, on QT, sale at, each OJC 10c Kimono Handkerchiefs, in an immense variety of patterns; wonderful values at, each. . ... . ,5 Women's mercerized novelty Handkerchiefs, in colors; immense assortment, pretty O,, styles; great values &l C 500 dozen women's fine quality hemstitched Hand kerchiefs, -inch hems; best 7c values, on . sale at, special, each TC 500 dozen women's pure Irish linen embroidered and hemstitched Handkerchiefs, dainty edges and allover effects; best 25c values, on 1 (Lf sale at, each I Ov Women's checked Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, script initial; all initials; best 20c values, 1 on sale at, each C Great Values in Men's Handkerchiefs Men's extra quality linen hemstitched Handker chiefs; best 35c values, on sale at 25J Men's fine corded sheer linen initial Handkerchiefs, 1 a t ji 1 i- i , . 1 nanu-euioroiaerea initial; Desi ouc values, on sale at, each Men's pure linen initial Handkerchiefs, hems, beautiful initial; .extra special values at this low price Men's fine "Linene" Handkerchiefs; t yn all initials; great special values at. .. 5C Men 's fancy mercerized Handkerchiefs ; all the new est designs and colorings; regular )l 25c values, on sale at, each 4S C 29c l2-inch 21c 2000 dozen men's and boys' white Cambric Hand kerchiefs; extra special values at, each..... .3 Men's hemstitched linen Lawn Handker- chiefs; best 12c values, on sale at....O 3C Men's colored border Lawn Handkerchiefs; our regular 10c value, on sale at, each Men's pure linen hemstitched Handker- II ' chiefs ; best 20e values, on sale at C Men's fine quality all linen hemstitched 1 fff Handkerchiefs; best 25c val., on sale at. . 4v C Men's white silk Handkerchiefs; all the 1Q best 50c values, on sale at, each Jl?C 75c silk Handkerchiefs, for, each '.59 T5 MEIER &. FRANK STORE Table and Bed 1 Linens Bleached Satin Damask Table Linen, great variety of the best patterns; regular 75c values, on sale at this low price, CO. the yard JOC 72-inch bleached Satin Damask Table Linen, $1.00 qual- Ol ity, on sale at, yard. . . . O Bleached Satin Damask Table Linen, in the very best patterns. Regular $1.25 value, on sale at this low priee, the CI yard V 1 VS $1.50 Bleached Satin Damask Table Linen, yard. ..... .$1.29 All-linen bleached Satin Damask Table Napkins; best designs, large size and hemmed; regular $2.25 values, doz $1.44 Odd lots bleached Satin Damask Table Napkins; very best de signs; $4.00 and $4.50 values; on sale at, special, doz S3. 38 Extra large white hemmed Bed spreads, $1.75 values, ea.$1.32 Full 6ize white fringed Marseilles Bedspreads, regn- ttO Of lar $3 vals., spee'l. .5.Sy Full size fringed Bedspreads, in pink only; reg $2. values. $1.32 Extra special values in hem stitched and hand-embroidered .Teacloths, 36x36-in. size; beauti ful designs, wonderful bargains: $3.00 Teacloths on Bale at. $2.28 $4.00 Teacloths on sale at. $2.78 $5.00 Teacloths on sale at.$3.30 $6.00 Teacloths on sale'at.$4.10 $7.50 Teacloths on sale at. $5.60 Hemmed Union Linen Huck Tow els, reg. 18c values, each 12r Union Linen Huck Towels, hemmed; reg. 25c values.. .16 Extra heavy bleached Turkish Bath Towels; regular ff 40c vals.; on sale, each.." Large size . bleached Turkish Bath Towels; reg. 25c values. .. .16 Bleached Cotton Huck .Towels, hemmed, at the low price of .3 Bleached Huck Towels, hemmed; regular 10c values, at, each.. 7& $3 Oxfords $1.98 For today we offer 2000 pairs of women s Oxfords in all the best leathers and lasts, at a price be low manufacturing cost. Patent colt Bluchers, with extension or lightweight . soles; vici kid and gunmetal Oxfords, light or heavy soles; Cuban or military heels; all sizes, this season's regular $3.50 styles, at, only $1.9 See the New Japanese Parasols All Prices Great Variety See the New White Serge Suits Second Floor The Meier 25 Frank Store New Straw Sailors For WOMEM $3.50-$4.50 Stylish women are demanding the highest gradeSailorHats in rough and mil an straws Yesterday s exoress brought us a bis: shipment of these jaunty and stylish hats in black, white, brown and navy blue Beautiful quality Mid very latest blocks 2 big lots. $3.50, $4.50, $6 each On sale in the Men's Hat Dept. Popular priced Sailors in Millinery Department Knit Underwear Bargains Women's Richelieu Rib White Cotton Vests, low neok and sleeveless; taped neck; nicely finished. The best 20c values, in all sizes, on sale at, 11 each 4w Women's fine Swiss Ribbed Cot ton Undervests, low neck and sleeveless, durable made and fin ished; taped neck, all sizes; best 25c values, at, 1 each Women's fine ribbed Umbrella Pants, lace-trimmed, with French perfect-fitting top; the styles and quality other stores ask 50c each for; sale price.. Women's fine ribbed White Cot ton Umbrella Pants with French band; well made and finished; trimmed with Point de Paris lace; best 50c val. .- Women's extra fine quality Swiss ribbed Vests, beautifully trimmed with fine French lace; also lace yoke; all sizes; best 75c values, on sale at, each . . w Women's fine mercerized Ribbed Cotton Vests; high neck and long sleeve; tape-finished; sizes 4, 5 and 6; our best 75c val- A9 lies, on sale at, garment." Women's fine Ribbed Union Suits, low neck and sleeveless; knee length, lace-trimmed umbrella pants, all sizes; best 75c Qf values, on sale, at, pair.. Women's "Swan" brand Swiss ribbed Lisle Union Suits, low neck and sleeveless; knee-ongth pants, with or without shoulder straps; come in all sizes. Regu lar $1.50 values, on CI I Q sale at, garment. . . .P ' Folding Go-Carts-Third Floor t See the new steel collapsible folding Gocart, with spring, reclining back, rubber-tired wheels; latest and best model en the market. Furniture , stores ask $10.00 for the same cart. Our price $7.50 Allwin Folding Gocarts. . . . . $7.95 Folding Gocarts with plain tire wheels; special value.. .$1.75 With rubber-tired wheels $2.50 Folding Gocarts, reclining back, reed dash and sides, rubber-tired wheels; 'great special value $3.75 All reed Folding Gocart, with roll on the sides; $6.75 value at.. $5.89 The Sanitary Folding Crib and Baby Walker; just the thing for the coast; great value ...$5.50 Days Sale The Meier Frank Store "June White Every White Article Reduced Few Contract Goods Excepted White Gloves White Ribbons Handkerchiefs White Buttons White Dress Trimmings White Laces White .Embroideries White Allovers .. White Silks White Velvets White Dress Goods, etc. Swiss, Nainsook India Llnons, Lawns, ate. White Stationery. White Shoes for men, women and children. Lace Curtains Curtain Materials Books. Pictures, Notions White Blankets. Billows -Linings, etc., etc., etc Men's White Wear White Shirts White Underwear Handkerchiefs Straw Hats White Neckwear White Pajamas White Nightshirts White Gloves "White Suspenders White Sweaters Bar Coats White Vests, etc, etc. White Hats White Hosiery White Parasols White Underwear White Belts White Handbags White Veilings White Flannels Infants' Shoes Infants' Caps Women's Aprons White Corsets White Baskets White Furniture White Toilet Articles White Suits of all kinds and qualities White Costumes White Linens White Towels White Sheets White Spreads White Cottons, etc etc. White Bed Linens 250.000 pieces of Muslin Underwear Gowns, Drawers Chemise, Skirts . Corset Covers, Sets Infants' Wear White Wraps White Skirts White Waists White Petticoats Children's. Dresses White Kimonos White Flannel Coats White Millinery White Sweaters Infants" Coats, etc. White China White Glassware Silverware, Cut Glass Kitchen Goods White Tinware White Woodenware White Dinner Sets, etc. Every white article in the store reduced. Few contract goods alone excepted. Laces and Embroideries 18-inch Figured Nets for Waisting and Jumper Suits; valuesup to Q $1.50 a yard, on Bale at 40-inch dotted and figured Nets, for gowns and waists; regular $1.50 values, special at Linen Machine Laces and Insertions, 1 to 34 inches wide, very best pat terns, on sale at these prices: Values tip to 10c. 4 Values tip to 12c Plat Val. and Point de Paris Laces and Insertions, 1 to 5-inch ; 30c Of values, the yard wV Allover Swiss and Batiste Embroidery, eyelet and blindwork designs, at Values to $2.00 87d Values to $2.50 $1.19 Allover Batiste Embroidery, with lace stripe effect, for waistings; values up to $6.50, on sale at this CO -Q special price, the yard. . . P 45-inch Allover Batiste Embroidery, with designs of Venise lace: values up to $15.00 a yard, on sale P A QD at, special, the yard SpTmU Great reductions on our entire stock of 1907 Robes. 18-inch Baby Irish Allover Laces; val ues up to $2.50 a yard, on sale OQ at, the yard JC Venise and Baby Irish Allovers, 18 inch; values up to $8.00 ff. OA a yard, for Baby Irish and Venise Bands, Edges, Medallions and Galloons, iy2 to 10 inches wide, as follows: 85c values, on sale at 39 $2.25 values, on sale at 89 $3.50 values, on sale at $1.98 $6.00 values, on sale at $2.98 Val. Laces, Cluny Laces, real Laces and all white Laces, on sale at special reduction in prices. Swiss Embroidered Waist Fronts on sale at: $155 values, each 49J $2.00 values, each : 69 $3.50 Embroidery Flouncings. . .$1.47 $6.50 Embroidery Flouncings. . .$2.69 18 to 27-inch Batiste Flouncing:, for waists and gowns ; values np QO- to $4 the-yard, for "OC Embroideries worth np to 65c.... 25 Embroideries worth np to 45c... 19 Embroideries worth up to 20c... 10 250,000 Pes. Muslin Underwear Low Priced Women's Gowns in fine cambrics and nainsooks, trimmed in pretty , , 1 ' 1. tt 1 1 , . . ... jgfgji laces ana emDroiaenes, clusters or. iucks ana insertions; made witn 5'iiJ lnr GfiimrA. rnnnrl nnrl hicrh nipl.-c Aravcn witli viKlirtti on1 liaul inrre ' "1--J - . " ...... ....v. ui,uiu6rj, long and short sleeves. Placed-on sale at these special low prices: OTP " U i values at 3 .07 ta.-si.5U Values at S .98 En. i. v J" . . . -x $2.00 Values at $1.47 Ea. $2.50 Values at $1.79 Ea. i nrt vinoc i oa i ;r v.in . c- to e rWMl. $4.00 to $10.00 Values at From $2.87 to $6.98 Each lY y I iik-if t XAsS&frs Women's fine lawn, nainsook and cambric Corset Covers, made blouse III I JffJ V-s.'i-isY'- 7, a. j j.:t. ct: , '. j j T7-i i j i V ' KMSZ'i viacui, auu Ligiik-iiLLuig oleics, inmuieu in uuliil v ai. laces ana emDroi V SlSywjrl dery edgings, tucks and insertions, headings and ribbons, as follows: Vlh BJf Jtm, I 40c Corset Covers, ea.. 33 75c-$1.00 Corset Covers.. 69 'M lLy& ll 65c Corset Covers, ea.. 49 $1.50-$1.75 Corset Covers.. $1.21 K SVW A V v& j f vuioeu vuvei, ea..jpx.ot ipa.ou-90.uu iorset covers. .91,38 fti&&A W , " V ' V Iff W 'J Tfino amlinn on n.lnl- TWowoi-c ir. oil r,;,., 1 I W stock at the following specially reduced prices take advantage: Aegtuar doc to fo.uu values, on sale at, me pair to Jpii.-4j Women's fine cambric and nainsook Chemise, in a variety of styles. Regular 85c to $4.00 values, on sale at, the pair 67 to $2.69 3-piece Bridal Sets, beautiful Undermuslins, regular $12.00 II Entire stock of women's white Petticoats, regular $1.50 to $8.00 to $150.00 values, all at sale prices. values, on sale at. 98 to $5.89 Entire stock of French Underwear reduced. II White Skirts, values to $35.00, all reduced. ! I 1i 1 NEW LINE . INCORPORATED ELECTRIC ROAD TO 3IOTJXT HOOD TO BE REALITY SOON". Los Angeles and Portland Men to Provide Interurban Service and ' Electric Power tor the City. Under the nam of the Portland East ern Railway Company, the new electric line to Mount Hood has been Incorporated by E. P. Clark, Arthur H. Fleming, both wealthy residents of Los Angeles; E. B. Colwell. a Portland merchant, and Robert T. Llnney and C. W. Miller, also of Port land and In the employ of Mr. Clark. The capital stock Is given at $5,000,000 and the purpose of the Incorporation is to build, equip and operate a railroad be tween Portland and Clear Lake, Wasco County. That point Is at the base of Mount Hood and about three miles east of the summit of the Cascade range. The ter minus was chosen because a favorable location Is found there tor yards and terminals required by the company. It Is said there is no Immediate Intention of extending the road into Eastern Oregon, but Mount Hood is the only objective point aimed at The Portland Eastern Railway is backed by the same people, who recently Incor porated the Mount Hood Power & Rail way Company, and is part of the same general scheme. The Mount Hood cor poration will build and equip the power plant and furnish electric power to Port land as well aa for the operation of the railway, which will be In charge of the Portland Eastern Railway Company. Both projects are financed by E. P. Clark. Arthur H. Fleming and R. C. Gil Us, all three financiers of Los Angeles. Any one of the three is said to be fully able financially to complete the projects already announced and It is taken for granted that under their joint support the railway and power scheme will be successfully carried out. Work on the power plant on the Upper Sandy River has been commenced and construction equipment la being placed to start active operations on-grading for the railway. Mr. Clark, and probably all three of the Los Angeles backers, will arrive In Portland within a short time to complete preparations for com mencing work. a Deadlock Over Land Sales. SEATTLE, Wash., June 4. (Special.) The State Board 'named to appraise the shore lands of Lakes Union and Washington, which are to be sold to raise the $1,000,000 fund for the Alaska Fair, is deadlocked. The Tax Commis sion insists upon a maximum valuation of $12,000 an acre, while the Land Com missioner, Attorney-General and Secre tary of State insist half that amount is all the highest priced property is worth. The Tax Commission's figures would cost shore landowners $2,030,000. Attorney Minor Argues Appeal. OLTMPIA. Wash., June 4. (Special.) The appeal of Charles E. Ladd and others from the decision of Superior Judge Mc Credie allowing the Portland & Seattle road right of way for its line at Castle Rock on the Columbia was argued today in the Supreme Court. Aa all the other appeals in the day'a docket were sub mitted without. argument, counsel in this case was given 45 minutes each Instead of the usual 30. George T. Ried, of Ta coma appeared for the railway and Minor, of Teal & Minor, of Portland, for the Ladds. Death of Lents Pioneer. Tobias Deardorff, a pioneer, died at his home near Lents Monday, June 3. He was 77 years and 8 months old. Mr. Dear dorff belonged to the family who first set tled in Deardorff Valley. The funeral will be held at the family home today at 10 A. M. Interment will be in Multnomah Cemetery. Will Soon Occupy City Hall. Architect Goodrich, who has been in charge of the building of the St. Johns City Hall, said yesterday that the Coun cil Chamber had been completed and could probably be occupied by the Coun cil by June la. but the present contracts will not be completed before July 1. It will be an attractive building. RISER KODAK DEVKLOFIXO. Imperial hotel Also Mcenlo Photos. Radway F11l rerulate all the Internal orcans. Cure mil female Irregularities, We want every citizen of Portland who believes in a "square deal" and wants one for himself to buy his meat of Smith. The daily press tells you of the outrageous prices for meat in Chicago, the home of the Beef Trust; the self -same condition would exist in Portland if Smith were not . "FIGHTING THE BEEF TRUST." In the little town of Gresham, Or., the Beef Trust, by cutting prices, succeeded in running out the local butcher. It then raised the price of meat from 2y2c to 6c per pound. Ordinary cuts of boiling meat are costing 10c now. The people of Gresham see their folly in patronizing the' Trust; they are holding indignation meetings and are begging Smith to start a branch shop there. Keep Portland oat of the clutches of the Beef Trust. FRANK L. SMITH MEAT CO. 226-228 Alder Street, Between First and Second Streets. Beef from 1$ to 15 Pork from .5 to 15 Mutton from 6 to 15 Veal from 5 to 15 SMITH'S WHOLESALE PRICES Beef by the aides. . Beef Froatqnartera. Beef Chucka. ...... Beef Hindquarters. Beef Lolna. Beef BJba. . . . Beef Ho u a da. , . . 6C .12 71-S Plate nitd Brlnket Corned Brrf 5 Rump Corned Beef 7 C Brrf Tonsruex, earn 40 Pressed Cooked Corned Beef...l24 Boiled Hams 25 B-oon. . 17 Pork Sides , IOC Pork Lear 12V4