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1a ELECTION RESULTS STILL IN DISPUTE coming year. To induce the former prin cipal. Professor H. A. Darnall, to preside over the schools for another term they gave him a 50 per cent raise. This makes the salary the highest Troutdale has ever given, but the district is entirely out of debt and aims to deal well with its teachers. r tp-'itnWMfKBt1' At the Theaters THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1907. i lifift'l Ir ppr ": f f 1 - I f ' i : Jr-vl f f ' I :.- I ! 3 k; m . y ' NT " -9 V i A : ! L) J I 1 ::! a. ss-ra fp- r,SN - H i Mr ill ni 1 1 i ! New Attack on Charter Amend ments and Measures Voted by the People. MAYOR LANE IMPRESSED Withdraws Proclamation Announc ing Results After Hearing Ob jections to Procedure Urged by Seneca Smith. Although he had issued proclamation announcing the results of the recent elec tion and had gone so far as to file them with the City Auditor. Mayor Lane yes terday recalled the documents1 and can celed his signature. Tills action was taken because there were called to his ttentlon certain questions concerning the methods of procedure leading up to the passage of the recent charter amend ments and initiative laws which he feared might invalidate all the measures. The questions Involving the legality of the procedure leading up to the election were brought to the attention of the Mayor by Seneca Smith, a well-known lawyer, who believes he has discovered serious defects. City Attorney McXary, who was consulted in the matter, believes that the position taken by Mr. Smith 18 not tenable. Mr. Smith called on the Mayor yester dsy Just after the latter had Issued the official proclamations announcing the re sults of the election. While he had not thoroughly investigated the questions -involved, he told the Mayor that he be lieved the measures voted by the people were invalid, as he did not think the Council had the right to submit them to a vote of the people, as was done, without an Initiative petition being circulated. He also thought that in the case of the bond Issues a two-thirds vote was required In stead of a majority vote. In order that a full investigation of these points might be made, Mayor Lane immediately gave orders to have his proc lamations rescinded. He also telephoned to the city official paper to -withhold the proclamations, which already had been put in type for publication. City Attorney's Position. Mr. McXary declares that both of the points raised by Mr. Smith were consid ered before the election and that there is no chance that they will Invalidate the election. The Council, he declares, Is authorized to submit measures to the people without an initiative petition be ing circulated, while he is equally certain that a two-thirds vote is not necessary to authorize these bond Issues, which were provided for by amendments to the char ter, i At present It looks to me as though there Is no authority In the charter for the Council to submit questions to the people unless an Initiative petition is tiled, " said Mr. Smith: "The charter pro vides a regular procedure In which this can be done, but this was entirely ig nored in this Instance. The Council un dertook to authorize the issuance of bonds by amendments to sections of the charter which were not germane to the subject. in reply, Mr. McNary declares that the action was entirely regular in every way. Kven if there had been minor defects in the procedure, he says, these would be cured by a favorable vote of the people on the several measures. "What Constitution Says. "The constitution of the state, as mended at the general election of 1906." ssid Mr. McNary, "provides that the legislative assembly shall not have power to enact or amend the charter of any city, town or municipality, but that the legal voters of cities and towns shall have power to enact and amend their own charters. The constitutional amendment does not provide how these amendments shall be submitted. "It becomes proper then for the Legis lature or the legislative bodies of the several cities to provide a method of sub mitting charter amendments. The City of Portland by ordinance No. 16.311 desig nated such manners of submission, and this may be done either on an initiative petition, signed by a percentage of legal voters, or submitted directly by the Coun cil Itself. It could hardly be contended intelligently that these amendments were jiot lawfully submitted, as a reason for questioning their regularity after the peo ple have enacted them. "The question raised by Judge Smith is not a new one, it having been discussed by Mr. TJ'Ren, myself and others since the passage of the constitutional amendment. 1 think it was generally concluded by at torneys considering the question that this method would have all of the elements of initiative legislation under the consti tution." The second point raised by Mr. Smith in relation to a two-thirds vote on bond Issues is based on Section 82 ' of the charter. In this section It provides for the submission to the people of the ques tion of selling bonds for the acquisition of public utilities. This section provides that: , Provision of Charter. "In case, however, the cost of such utility to be acquired under the provisions of this charter shall so far exceed the annual revenues of the city. In addition to the payment of the other necessary ex penditures thereof, as to render it neees rary to incur a municipal bonded indebted ness for such purpose, then the Council In submitting propositions to the electors for the acquisition thereof, shall specify therein the amount of the proposed bond rd indebtedness, the rate of interest there on, nnd whether such bonded indebtedness thall be incurred. At least two-thirds of the electors voting thereon at such elec tion shall be necessary to secure such acquisition and to warrant the issuance of bonds therefor." ' Although at first this provision indi cates that a two-third vote la necessary on all municipal bonds of this charac ter. Mr. McXary holds that It does not apply In the present case. "This question is foreign to the method of Issuing bonds for the purposes named in the several charter amendments," he taid lust night. "In .addition to thU the charter amendments that authorize the riond issues are of eoual dignity with the charter itself and If regularly enacted bavo the same weight and standing as the other provisions of the charter already adopted. No question exists as to the regularity 'of such amendments by their adoption on a majority vote.' Mayor Lane announced that he would defer proclaiming the results of the elec tion until he should be thoroughly satis fled on the points raised. Mr. -Smith offered to go Into the matter further and submit bin findings in writing to the Mayor. The latter will also ask the City Attorney to submit an opinion to hira on the points In dispute. Troutdale Klecte Principal. The Troutdale school board has an ex cellent corps of teachers in view for the Wfct th frau Aemt fi-ay POLLY VARDEX MATINEE TODAY San Francisco Opera Company Con ttnues to Draw at Marquam. Th popularity of the Ban Fnnctoc pera Company seems to be growing- faster than the proverbial green bay tree. Thi week Tia dona more to make it solid with the public than any of those which iiava Hon before. "Tolly Varden" s a delightful light opera and It U belns -splendidly given by the company. Miss Hlnnott has neve-r been seen to such good advantage- CHILDREN'S MATINEE TODAY Little OIHe Cooper in. "TJhe Prince and the Pauper" at Baker. The Bakr will give one of its banner matinees this afternoon- as all the children in the city who have not seen little- Oil. Cooper in Mark Twain's beautiful play, "The, Prince and the Pauper." will surely want to do so. All week long this dainty little star has been one of the chief. attrac tions in the city. Lyric Matinee Today. . The regular gala matinee will be n event of more than usual importance today for the reason that Lyric patrons are offered one of the very finest attractions ever pre sented In the city. Gillette's deliclously funny -comedy, "All the Comforts of Hom," Is declared to be the best thing the Allen Company has ever done. Star Matinee. - Today and tomorrow there will b matinee performances of "The Bll of Richmond" at the Star Theater. This Is a Southern ro mantic drama and . one of the kind which satisfies all classes of theater-goers. The re organized stock company at the Star Is now forging to the- front and gaining new friends and admirers at .every performance. Children's Amusement Resort. 1 The Oaks Is making special effort this season to Induce the children of Portland to visit the big park regularly. Many amusement features have been: provided, for their special benefit and they will be more than welcome. Every child who visits the grounds on Saturday will be given a free ride on the "chutes." The "bumps" are also free. COMING ATTRACTIONS. Beats Are Now Selling for Viola Al len at tiie Heilig Theater. Seats, are now selling , at the box office of The Heilig Theater. Fourteenth and Washington streets, for the charming ac tress, Viola Allen, who comes ere Monday night in Shakespeare's delightful comedy, "Twelfth Night." Tuesday night, June 18, Miss Allen will appear in a special bill comprising the following: Rosalind, in the wooing scene from "As You Like It" : as Portia in the trial scene from "The Mer chant of Venice" ; as Lady Teasle In the screen scene from "The School for -Scandal"; as Juliet from the balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet." "LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY" Ollie Cooper and the Baker Company Tomorrow Night at Heilig. Manager Baker announces a single per formance of OIHe Cooper and the Baker Company of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" for tomorrow night, Sunday, at The Heilig Theater, the production being given at the regular scale of prices which has prevailed at the Baker. Everyone knows the story of Little Lord Fauntleroy. Little Lord Fauntleroy, the terrible old Karl and the little Lord's mother. "Dearest." Zlnn's Big Musical Show Tomorrow. Starting tomorrow afternoon the Baker will Inaugurate a short sea-son of bright and entertaining musical burlesque. The opening bill, "Teesy "Weezy," Is one of Zlnn's best, and big clever principals as well as the famous 8weet Sixteen" of singing and dancing . soubrcttes shine In every line. "The Fortune Teller" Soon. - Next week is going to be a record breaker at the Marquam. where the -San Francisco Opera Company will be seen in a splendid production of the beautiful Alice N linen success, "The Fortune Teller." Everybody is going to bo pleased with It. The opening performance will be given on Monday night. "Shall We Forgive Her'?' at Lyric. Commencing Monday afternoon the Allen Stock Company will be seen at the Lyric In a magnificent production of Marie Wain right's greatest success, "Shall We Forgive Her?" probably the finest domestic drama ever written, Monday will also mark the first appearance of Miss Josephine Deffrey. Proving Wireless Telegraphy. While everyone has heard of wireless telegraphy few people know much about it. A practical demonstration of wireless teleg raphy will be made at the Grand next week by Captain Henry, E. who has made a most interesting vaudeville act from this science. It is instructive as well as amus ing. "Confusion," Next Week. The stock company at the Star Theater will present "Confusion" next week, com mencing Monday night. This is a farce translated from the French and it is a laugh from end to end. "Confusion" Is a warm-weather show and It will be the first farce this company has offered. AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATERS Cheerful Vaudeville. With a laugh every minute the pro gramme at the Grand this week Is pleasing all lovers of amusement. This week's bill la one of the kind which must not be over looked for the acts are of the highest quality. Harding and Ah Sid, the clown and the Chinaman, send the audiences borne laughing and Mile. Olive is a premier Jug gler, with novel feats. SCIENTISTS MEET JUNE 25 Oregon State Academy Will Hold Session at Eugene. Th annual mid-Summer meeting of th Oregon State Academy of Sciences will be held at Eugene. June 23. There will be both a morning and afternoon ses sion, and those who attend will have th advantage of the round-trip rate of a fare and a third. The programme is as follows: "The Structure and Movements of Pro tosoa." J. F. Hovard: "A I-arge Electro magnet," W. P. Boynton; -A Resume of Recent Chemistry." O. F.StaiTord; "A Dem onstration of Cement Testing," E. H. Mc Allster; "Air Hammer Drills.- A. C. TerrllL Decisions by Judge Gan ten twin. Two decisions will be rendered by Cir cuit Judge Gantenbeln this morning. The cases are: Krnest Kroner against Ada Dltohtmrn and others, on merits. North west Door Company against James w. Beaky, motion to reopen case. K1SER rOH SOrjVXXIK PHOTOS. Northwest Scenery Imperial Hotel wtoi 'CJ ' 0 ilia L 3 - Lf"1 . ' mi lJlLI iilZl ksZiJ !. Ijj - Juzi 0 - Jl li AN IMPORTANT Combine business with pleasure. Take a trip with us down the Columbia and up the Cowlitz tomorrow morning. The steamer Kellogg has been chartered for a trip to the coal mines operated by the Consumers Coal Company. The trip will be replete with enjoyable incidents. Meals will be served free en route. See the beautiful scenery. Boat will not run on schedule time. Return trip will start when everybody is ready. It will afford you an opportunity to see the biggest coal mine in this part of the country. It will demonstrate the fact that coal can be shipped cheaply and easily into Portland for consumption in the city and on the ocean going boats. Bring your wife with you. Come prepared to see one of the most likely investments offered in the City of Portland for a long time. CONSUMERS SESSION IS CLOSED Annual Episcopal Convention Comes to an End. PLAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Annex to Good Samaritan Hospital Will Be Dedicated to Late Bishop Morris Delegates and Trustees Elected. The nineteenth annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Oregron yesterday elected delegates to the triennial general convention to be held at Richmond, Va., in 1908. The following are those chosen: Regular delegates. clericaI.6j.Rev. H. C. Collins. Dr. G. B. Van Waters, Arch deacon H. D. Chambers. Rev. J. B. H. Simpson. Frank Spittle. John McCraken, W. H. Smith. John K. Kollock. Lay dele gates. II. ;D. Ramsdell. J. G. Burness, Paul Van Frldaugh. J. H. Lalloree. C. N. Huggins. John McCraken. S. H. Gruber. Alternates, clerical. Rev. W. A. M. Breck, Rev. B. G. Lee. Rev. John Dawson. Rev. P. K. Hammond. Alternates, lay. James TAidlaw, Rev. John Dawson. Rev. H. M. Ramsey. The board of trustees for Good Samari tan Hospital elected for the ensuing year is as follows: Clerical. Rev. William S. Short. Dr. A. A. Morrison. Rev. J. 13. Simpson: lay. Dr. S. E. Josephi, Rodney Glisan. Dr. George F. Wilson. The new trustees to have charge of St. Helen's Hall and Bishop Scott Academy are: Clerical. Rev. P. K. Hammond. Rev. A. A. Morrison. Rev. G. B. Van Waters lay. J. W. Ganong. J. K. Kollock, S. H. Gruber. The report of the treasurer of the school board for the past year shows that $37.40.48 has been received, and that the cash disbursements were J37.477.97, leaving a balance on hand of 13.41. Dur ins the cast year St. Helen's Hall has an enrollment of 208 pupils. 64 resident pupils, and 154 day scholars. The hospital trustees for the year past passed the following resolution, in view of the addition to be made to the new hospital: - - , "That a chapel be incorporated in the plans for the building, and that the ad ministration building and chapel be dedi cated when completed, as a memorial to our late beloved bishop, B. W. Morris. To the fund for this building Miss Rachel Morris donated 15000, Mrs. C. H. Lewis pledged HO.OOO, Mrs. Glisan and family J10.000 and the Misses Failing J5000. The hospital trustees were authorized to secure the additional funds necessary. . The treasurer's report of the Good Samaritan Hospital for the 10 months ending May 31 showed total receipts amounting to $168,419.14. and a balance in the treasury of 4239.3. A missionary mass meeting was held at Trinity Church last night. Judge Halley making an address. Dr. F. W. Clampett, of Trinity Church, San Francisco, was to have been present, but telegraphed that he could not attend. Sunday there will be a children's Sunday school rally on the West Side at the Pro Cathedral, and on the East Side at St. David's Church. . DAILY CITY STATISTICS Marriage License. Tl'OOU-LEVB Harry Woolf, 24, city; Jennie Ive. 20. city. DAVIS-PRATT Guy A. Davl, 22, city: Margaret S. Pratt. 21. city. RODOFF-KERNS Fred "W. Rodoff, over 2-1. city: Alvena.- P. Kerns. 20, city. SCHREIBER-HEFFLE Goorj. Scairelb- er, 37, city,' Katie Hod I a, 24, city. Articles of Incorporation. EASTERN CANDY WORKS. Portland. Capital, J-.'.O. fV0 ; incorporators. c. Poly carpos. P. G. P. Attiaa, r. Polycarpos. CRYSTAL. PALACE AMUSEMENT COM PANY, Portland. Capital, 20OO; incorpora tor. W. 11. Jones, - J A. Bandall, Margaret E- Olson. Births. BROWN" At 281 Eugene street. May 21, to the wife of Thomas p. Brown, a son. FLTSN At Good Samaritan Hospital, June a, to ths wife of M- B. Flynn, a son. LODUR At Good Samaritan Hospital. June 5, to ths wlto of John Lodur, a son. M'DOWELL At Ross City Sanatorium, June 11, to the wife of G. M. McroweU, a son. NEWMAN At 8.10 Thurman street, June 5, to the wife of William Newman, a son. Deaths. DAVTS At Baby Home, June 13, Theo dore rtavis. an infant. DONOVAX At St. Vincent's fpiri'il. 1 BUSINESS PROPOSITION OUR OFFICE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 9 O'CLOCK TO NIGHT. CALL FOR INFORM ATI0N, DETAILS AND FREE TICKET. TRD? WILL LAST ALL DAY LONG. COAL CO. June 12, J. P. Donovan, a native of Canada, aged 86 years. ENGH At 208 Seventeenth street, June 12. Christian Eng-b. a native of Norway, aged 64 vears, 5 months and 20 days. HUBBARD At t. Vincent's Hospital, June 14. Prank Hubbard, aged 40 years. MITCHELL At Lents. June 8, J. J. Mltcbell, a native of Ireland, aged 49 years, 5 months and 4 day". PHELAN At St. Vincent's Hospital, June 14, George Phelaa, a native of Illinois, aged 38 years. SMITH At St. Vincent's Hospital. June 13, Katherlne Smith, an infant. Building Permits. H. J. MFLARCH One-ory frame dwell ing. East Thirty-ninth street, between Haw thorns and East Clay; S1S00- W. J. M'GINNIS One-story frame shed. East Seventh street, near w.vgant; 150. MB. WILCOX Repair dwelling, 1089 Thurman street; $250. I. A. PETERS Two-story frame flat. Lar rabee street, between Broadway and 'Cherry; I7500.- W. R. MOSER One and one-half -story frame dwelling, Buxton street, between Lawrence and Randall: $800. K- w. BAUGHMAN Two-story frame dwelling. East Thirty-fifth street, between East Market and Hawthorne; S1S0O. ED SMITH One-story frame dwelling, East Second, near Park; $1200. OLOF BLOMQTJIST Repair dwelling. East Minnesota street, between Fay and Blandlna; fioo. ' SUBSCRIBERS PAY SL0WJ.Y Contributors to Fourth of July Fund Will Be Reminded. At a meeting of the general Fourth of July committee, at the Commercial Club last night, the treasurer reported that of the $5200 subscribed, only 1S23.35 had been paid in. On motion, J. D. I,ee was appointed official collector for the committee with power to solicit additional funds. It was announced by the parade com mittee that Portland postal clerks and carriers to the number of 100 would probably turn out. With reference to Spanish-American "War veterans turning out, it was an nounced they would endeavor to obtain uniforms in time, but If they could not be uniformed it was Improbable they would be in line. The committee, on sports reported that athletic games on Multnomah field, boat races, canoe races, log-rolling, bail games and fantastic parade on the night of the 3d. were being arranged. The proposed horse races at Irvington probably would be undertaken as a private enterprise. Offers were received from various sources to furnish fireworks, and L ilc- The big steamer Kellogg will leave the foot of Salmon street tomor row morning at 7:30. It will steam down the Willamette to the Columbia; down the Columbia to the mouth of the Cowlitz, and up that beautiful stream to the docks now owned by the Consumers Coal Company. A three-quarter-mile walk in the woods brings'you to the mouth of the main tunnel. Here you will be guided into the mine and shown the wonderful deposit of coal we have. Other tunnels and shafts will also be inspected. When all have seen the mines, a jolly time will be had on the return to Portland, supper being served free on board. The Kellogg will land in Portland early in the evening. Business men, coal miners and experts are particularly invited to express their opinions of mine and its prospects. COMMONWEALTH TRUST CO. FISCAL AGENTS COMMONWEALTH BUILDING Millin as one of a party that intends to climb Mount St. Helens agreed to set oft the display from that peak on the night of the Fourth provided- the material was sent to their starting point. The committee adjourned to meet next Friday evening at the Commercial Club when all arrangements will be closed up. For Fruit and Vegetable Cannery. A mass meeting was held in Estacada last night for the purpose of pushing a movement to start a fruit and vegetable cannery In that place. During the week the question of securing such an indus try was considered. Farmers of that section are very much Interested, and stand ready to raise fruit and vegetables for canning. Those in position to know by experience and observation say that the country about Fstacada is as well adapted for fruitralslng as Hood River. Church Will Bo Recognized. A council of recognition will bo held tomorrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, in the Methodist Church at Lents, when the re cently organized Baptist Church will be recognized and received into the fellow ship of Portland Baptist churches. It has about 35 charter members. KISER KODAK DEVELOPING. Imperial Hotel Also Scenic Photos. Shopping Trips are enjoy able, but fatiiiuind: a cup of Ghlrardelli's Cocoa for breakfast helps wonderfully, It Is so sus taining as well as dell clous. Before returning home dont forget to Order a Supply of Ghirardellfs Cocoa T