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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1910)
THE MORXTTG OEEGOXIAX, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8. 19lO. EUSTER ALLEGED VICTIM OF PLOT CARNIVAL Rev. T. B. Ford Said to Be After Place of District Superintendent. ACTION ON SALARY LEGAL? 12 Tastor Declares Meeting of Board, at Which It Was Voted to Cut Off His Salary After Jane 15, Is Open. Rebellion. That the troubles of the Rev. W. T. Euster and the Sunnyside Methodist Episcopal Church are the result of a deep laid conspiracy to make Rev. T. B..Ford. of Hood River, superintendent of the Portland district is the assertion made yesterday by friends of the pastor. The action of the official board, of the Eunnyside Church In refusing to pay Mr. Euster"s salary after June 15 is said to be a part of this plot. Mr. Euster con tends that this action of the board is il legal and in defiance of the rules and dis cipline of the Methodist Church, besides toeing In open rebellion, to the bishop and the Oregon Conference. The conspiracy Is alleged to be directed against both Mr. Euster and Rev. W. B. Jlollingshead, the present district super intendent. The plan, H Is said. Is to land Mr, Ford in Mr. Hollingshead's place at the end of his term, which will come at the meeting of the Oregon Conference in September. It Is asserted a great many letters have been -written by the so-called conspirators, which confirm the existence of a plot on the part of Mr. Kord and his friends and ehow that the Issue is not so much against Mr. Euster personally. Letters covering 400 pages are said to have fallen Into the hands of those affected, proving the existence of 'Mr. Ford's ambition. Sleeting Alleged Illegal. The latest phase of the row is the ac tion of the board taken last Monday "night, when it decided it would not pay Mr. Euster's salary after June 15. Mr. Euster says this meeting was illegal, a "star chamber" Bession, not regularly called, as required, from the pulpit. The action came as a great surprise to the pastor, for he did not know the meeting was to be held until 10:30 o'clock that night, when he returned from the Haw thorne Park Tabernacle. Then Charles E. Lenon told him of it. Mr. Euster said of the affair: "The meettlng of the board had not been called for last Monday night, but I announced at the tabernacle that there would be a board meeting next Monday night. It was an illegal meeting, ac cording to the rules of the Methodist Church, and an open rebellion, but in line with the policy of the faction which de sires to ruin the Sunnyside Methodist Church. It was a most dastardly thing to do toward a man who has been trying to erect this beautiful church and do his duty by the people for the board to hold a meeting without his knowledge and de clare it will cut off the salary of the pas tor and set him and his family adrift. "I have been sweet-tempered all the way through this trouble. I have con tinued to preach to the people. For some time I had no management of the finances of the new building. That was taken away from me some time ago by the building committee. The com mittee dismissed th architect and em ployed Fred G. Oppenheimer. a carpen ter, to superintend the erection of the new church and paid him more than the architect fees, a pure graft. "At the meeting Monday night Rev. Henry P. Blake, who is not a member of this conference, was chosen to pre side. When It came to vote .on the resolution to cut oft my salary, Mr. Blake told the- meeting that the action was rebellion, but Herbert Gordon, one of the leaders of the opposing faction, declared, 'let it be rebellion then." I am willing and ready to submit to the constituted authority of the Methodist Church, and have no fears of the re sult. "I have said nothing unkind of the ' leaders of this faction, but have said if I have made mistakes I am sorry. I am not alarmed over the action taken. I have received many assurances of as sistance and sympathy over the tele phone today. There is an investigat ing committee of five, with Charles E. Lenon as chairman, which has been making a careful Investigation Into all the details of the trouble, and will sub mit a full report covering every phase of the case. Bishop Smith also has been Investigating the trouble." Work on. Church. . Stopped. Six weeks ago when the trouble be tween the building committee and Mr. Euster culminated, the committee met and adopted resolutions that it would not proceed with the erection of the new stone building; while Rev. Mr. Euster remained pastor. Since then there has been no work done on the new church. Considerable building material has been accumulated but the stonecutters are absent. Since then Charles W. Smith, resident bishop, has been look ing into the trouble. One night he remained until midnight In session with the official board trying to reach, a eetClement, with but small success. Bishop Smith said yesterday regard ing the action taken at the meeting Monday night: "I have been looking Into the mat ter and have met with the officials of the Sunnyside 'Church, but have not arrived at a decision one way or an other concerning the case. Of course the pastor cannot be dismissed with out permission of the bishop on any action of the official board. Such action Is clearly Illegal, according to the rules of the Methodist Church. The motion to withhold his salary would be contrary to the rules of the church. I do not know how soon I can reach a conclusion in the case, certainly not until I have given a thorough Investigation to all the details connected with It." Board Wants Quick Action. , ' The official board was infomed of the probable effect of trying to cut off the salary of Rev. Mr. Euster, but it appears to be the policy of the leaders of the op position to bring the matter to a head at once without waiting for the meeting of conference next September and in ad vance of the Investigating committee's report. The whole matter Is in the hands of Bishop Smith, but It may go to the conference before a settlement has been reached one way or another. Mr. Euster had nothing to say concern ing the alleged conspiracy. He declared he would be loyal to the church, to the bishop and to the district superintendent, and declared that he would continue to preach at Sunnyside and to live on bread and water if necessary. J. P. Newell, a member of the -official VISITORS be wise see ACHESONS MAKE of ladies' suits before you leave. Made here of real tailor cloth; last for years, and never out of style ; are a sight worth seeing. Correct styles for Fall. It's a wonder you don 't get one of these suits. See them in our window at 148 Fifth street. If your size is not in stock, ready to wear, we will quickly make you one. Acheson Cloak & Suit Company 148 Fifth St., Acheson Building. ' Take Elevator. board and one of the opponents of Mr. Euster, said yesterday: "The official board does not care to enter Into a controversy over this mat ter. The facts and conditions are well known in the community. I will say, however, that the meeting held Monday night was a legal meeting. Rev. Euster called this meeting himself for Monday night, but he recalled it later. The offi cial board then called this meeting and sent out the notices. Further than this I do not care to make any statement." SHEEPMEN PLAN MEETING National Convention to Be Held In Portland; January 5, 6 and 7. The Portland Commercial Club was notified yesterday through D. O. Lively, general agent of the Portland stock yards, that the executive committee of the National Woolgrowers" Asso ciation had fixed January 5, 6 and 7 as the dates for holding the 47th an nual convention in Portland next year. Portland was chosen as the place for holding the convention at the reg ular annual meeting held at Ogden, Utah, last year. Over 6000 delegates attended . the PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES. s vvi ; - - st f..H.L The Late Michael Peterson. Michael Peterson, one of Ore gon's oldest oioneers and a re spected resident of Portland for many years, died at his home, 331 Thirteenth street, at 8:30 last Saturday night. Funeral services were held Monday at the home of the aged pioneer. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery. The deceased was born in Johns ton, Fa, April 25, 1829, where he lived until he attained his ma jority. In 1852 he came to Ore gon, and in 1855 he was married to Miss Mary E- Hussey, of Yam hill County. In 1864 he moved to Portland, where he resided until his death last Saturday. The late Mr. Peterson is sur vived by a widow and two chil dren. Mrs. Lou L. Clark and Frank C. Peterson, both of Portland. .-i kit CP :U' , TYPE OF FINE HOMES FOR The Addition with Character In Portland's Most Beautiful Residence Park Here Are Five Conditions That Determine Futures of All Classes of Residence Realty LOCATION LaureUiurst is located in 'the very heart .of Portland's best residence section on the East Side. It is within the mile and one-half circle and almost within walk ing distance of the business and shop ping district. Portland is built up al most solid for two miles beyond Laurel-hurst. ACCESSIBILITY- Laurelhurst has one great feature. It is not on one carline alone, but is served by the Montavilla and Rose City Park cars on the north and by the Mount Tabor and Sunnyside cars on the south. It is from 12 to 14 minutes' ride from the heart of Portland, on any of the four different carlines. IMPROVEMENTS- Laurelhurst is the most highly im- TYPE OF FINE HOMES- Laurelhurst homes will be of the very highest type. This is assured by the wise building restrictions, which range from $2500 to $7500 in various sections of the property. Only single, detached dwellings can be erected and these must be set back an.equal distance of 21 feet from the walk. There will be 52 miles of high-class homes in Laurelhurst. proved residence section of Portland. It has asphalt streets 28 to 48 feet wide, 6-foot cement walks, 9-foot parking strips, fine shade trees and cluster lights. It has 8-inch water, 10 to 24 ineh sewer and 4-inch gas mains. These' improvements are being made NOW. -SURROUNDINGS Laurelhurst is surrounded on all sides by a well-improved neighborhood of fine homes. Beautiful Ladd. Park, which is Portland's most beautiful public park, is in the heart of Laurelhurst. It has a beautiful natural lake, magnificent timber, etc. The environment throughout Laurelhurst will be one of culture and refinement, more so than any other sec tion of Portland. ' LOTS FROM $900 UP Terms 10 Down 2 Per Month See Laurelhurst and realize what a magnificent residence dis- 1 f-flft ! rtoinnr rvoafaJ TL- TVYn.. III D f'l. I 1 ecureilWinyf C Vs) cars direct to the property. Take Sunnyside or Mt. Tabor cars to tasi otm street ana waiK rour snort blocks north. Ur call at our office and we will take you out to Laurelhurst in our automobiles 522-26 Corbett Bldg. - Fifth and Morrison Phones Main 1503, A 1515 0' I . - - I meeting last year and It Is thought the attendance this year will greatly exceed that number. Portland Is sit uated In the heart of a great sheep raisin & territory and preparations are to be made to handle thousands of delegates. A united effort will be made by Oregon sheepraisers to make the coming convention one of the most successful ever held. Exceptional Train Service to Puget Sound Points ;VIA: THE OREGON & WASHINGTON R. R. During the present Portland Rose Festival the particular traveler will find it to his advantage to investigate the superior service of the Oregon & Washington Railroad between Portland, Tacoma and Seattle. Three trains daily, carrying only the finest equipment and most efficient employes, leave Portland daily for the north. The time-table is arranged to accommodate business men whose time is valuable, and tourists who desire to miss no scenic feature of the trip. Each train has its particular advantages. The Oregon & Washington Local is the very quintessence of luxury in local travel, carrying parlor, observation and dining-cars. Leaving Portland at 9 A. M., it makes the daylight trip, reaching Seattle at 4:15 P. M. Trie Shasta. Limited is a through train from Oakland to Tacoma and Seattle, equipped with every convenience known to railway travel, and operating ON TIME. Leaving Portland daily at 3 P. M., it arrives at Seattle at 9:20 P. M. Diner, Pullman and observation cars are carried. The meals served on O. & W. diners can only be rivaled by the finest hotels and cafes. The trip to Puget Sound on the Shasta Limited is without any of the discomforts ordinarily associated with short jour neys by rail. The O. & W. Owl leaving Portland 11:45 P. M. and reaching Seattle at 7:15 o'clock the following morning, is the business man's train. One Pullman sleeper is left at Tacoma. By using this service, the man whose time is money may leave Portland one evening, spend the next day in Seattle or Tacoma, and return by the Owl that night, reaching his office for business with the minimum loss of time from business. Pullman sleepers comprise the equipment, and berths are made up at Q :30 P. M., allowing the traveler to retire early. When going to Puget Sound, travel via the Oregon & Wasihngton, The Comfortable Way All Trains Arrive and Depart from UNION DEPOT, Toot of Sixth St. City Ticket Office, Corner Third and Washington Sts. C. W. STINGER, City Ticket Agent. W. D. Skinner, General Passenger Agent President Gooding, who lives at Shoshone, Idaho, and George Walker, secretary of the association, are ex pected to arrive in Portland within a few days, when final arrangements will e made with the local committee for holding' the convention. The greatest sheep show ever held In the United States will bo the chief feature of the convention. Arrange ments will be made to exhibit thou sands of blooded animals. At Ogden last year 3000 sheep were exhibited. Dtmp weather Increases dentists business. Short Summer Trips For a Day's Outing Up tHe Columbia. Delightful Jaunts Easy to Get There O. R. & N. Train Service Just Right Rates Cheap All Kinds of Amusements, Including Fishing, Hunting, Surf Bath ing, Camping, Boating, Etc Scenery Can't Be Beat, Including Water Falls, Rivers and Headlands READ THESE ROUND-TRIP EXCURSION RATES. BETWEEN OoIks; Saturday Golnsr br Rail . Good PflRTI A Wn or Sunday, Relornisc for -' Sunday Retnrnlns Sunday by Boat Ono AJTD Only. Br Monday. Sam Day. Month. Latourelle. ILM l-2.-S .... fl.4o Bridal Veil us 1.25 .... 1.SO Multnomah Palla ............. 1.23 1.SO .... 1.NO Bonneville. . ................. u 1JM - 2.00 Cascade Lock ............... 1.25 1.73 (Ml 2-SO Collins.. ................ .. 2.SO .... 2.63 Hood River 2.00 3.00 .... 8.25 Mosier. 2.25 8.30 .... S.50 The Dalles S.0S 3.73 .... 4.00 Beuferta. . .... .... .... 4.00 Celilo. . .... .... .... .oo Down the Columbia The O. R. ft K. sells round-trip excursion tickets from Portland to all points on North Beach, near the mouth of the Columbia River, near the Washington shore, for $4.00. Tickets good six (S) months. Saturday tf Monday rates, $3.00. One can leave Portland at 8 P. .M. on the steamer Hassalo from Ash-street dock dally (on Saturdays at 11 P. M.) and be bathing- in the surf by 9:80 next morning. Magnificent daylight trip returning. The only trip known that compares with the trip up the Co. lumbla la & trip DOWN THE COLUMBIA. Pvrenuac tieKeta sad inquire carefully about boat ni truln sched ules at the City Ticket Office, Third and WuhUcUa Streets. I WM. McMURRAY GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT. PORTLAND, OREGON