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15 POUGETO FURNISH GUARDS FOR DRAYS unrely PIa.inioIBuiyiinig H imni Special Officers Enlisted to Aid in Resumption of Traffic Today. CAPTAIN CAUTIONS MEN THE MORNING OKEGONIAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 19l6. Chief Cox Issues Instructions to Dis-. perse All Large Gatherings. Transfer Company Declines Offer of Protection. Under the direct protection of the po lice department, team traffic in Port land Is scheduled to be resumed this morning?, when a guard for each dray put in motion will be furnished by the city. - At the headquarters of the striking teamsters last night it was asserted that their policy would be to preserve peace and to endeavor to win. over to their cause the - striktng teamsters brought here from other place?. That there were 45 strike-breakers quartered at the Commercial Hotel on Washington street was the statement made at the teamsters' headquarters last night. It was asserted that- these men had arrived yesterday morning irom bpoicane and that as many more would be due to arrive from the same place this morning. When a member of the Draymen's Association was asked to verify the statement about the arrival oir strike breakers, he refused last night to dis cuss the subject. The management of the Commercial Hotel said last night that although men had been coming tnere, it was not known whether they were strike-breakers. Special Policemen Recruited. Recruiting of special officers began yesterday, and five men took the oath, received stars and were directed to re port this morning. As many additional men . as can be secured will be em ployed by the police department as long as there is any demand for their services. That the officers of the police de partment will not permit any partisan ship on the part of the patrolmen was emphatically announced In a speech made to the day relief by Captain Baty yesterday. The officer told his men that they had been criticised for sympathizing with the strikers. He said that if this was the case and it was interfering with any man's dis charge of his duty he wanted that man to step out of the ranks at that mo ment. No one stepped out. The captain went on to say that It was the duty of every officer to dis perse crowds and to suppress riots and to fight In that cause if necessary, and that if any man was not willing to light when duty called him to it he was not wanted on the police force. Any man found shirking his full duty would be taken before the Police Commission, the captain said. Transfer Company Declines Aid. Police guards ois' wagons of the Bag gage & Omnibus-- Transfer Company will not be Used, say the officers of that company.- Pursuant to orders from the Chief of Police, Captain Baty yesterday morning took a detail of five men to the offices of the company for duty on its' wagons. He was informed that the men would not be needed;, that all the company desired was a reason able degree of protection at its offices, at the station and at the stables. "Here are the men," said Captain Baty, "use them if you want them. The offer was not accepted, however, and the transfer. company will endeavor to move Its freight without further protection. A Btrike order was issued by Chief of Police Cox yesterday, as follows: "Instruct all officers detailed for duty around where strikes are in progress to refrain from taking sides in strike questions, but to put their whole time in at keeping the peace and preventing disturbances. Do not permit the strikers or other interested parties to interfere with the men at work or do not allow them on any private property where they are not wanted. If any threats or abuse are indulged in by anyone, such party should be arrested promptly, Large gatherings in the vicinity of tho scene of the strike should be dispersed and made to move on. All persons found carrying concealed weapons should also be arrested. Storm Breaks at Meeting. Criticism of "the police regarding their attitude toward the striking team sters, as made by a number of local em ployes who attended the employers' mass meeting at the Commercial Club yesterday afternoon, caused . Mayor Simon to threaten to leave the room, declaring that he had not supposed when he was invited there that he was to be Insulted. The Mayor remained, however, throughout the stormy meet ing, which ended with a show of har mony when Mayor Simon and Chief of Police Cox agreed that a policeman should be provided for each dray. put on the streets. Until after Mayor Simon and Chief Cox had been given an opportunity to explain their attitude in the matter, the feeling exhibited against the city ad ministration was so strong at times that C. F.: Swlgert, who was serving as chairman of the meeting, was forced to plead with the crowd for decent respect for the chief executive of the city. The first protest made by the Mayor was when a paragraph, throwing a serious reflection on the police depart ment, was read from a ciroular letter sent out to the business men of the city , by M.' C, Ban field, president of the Em- - ployers" Association. Mayor Resents Letter. "I am a little bit displeased with what is said in that letter," declared the Mayor, rising to his feet, after he had heard George W. Cummings, presl .". dent of the Northwestern Transfer Company, say that what the letter said about the police was correct. "I came up here by invitation, not knowing that I was coming to be in sulted. If I had known that I would not have come." The letter which met with the May or's disapproval reads as follows: To the Business Men of Portland ro you realise that a great and Important industry ' in Portland la being paralyzed because the Police Department, which is supported by taxes you pay, will not giva it the pro tection accorded by law? Do you know that a dozen men have been seriously injured by a lawlesa mob In our public streets In broad daylight, and not a single arrest has been made? "Do you know that every driver put on a wagon Is searched by the police and every weapon is taken from him. and that he Is then turned over to the mob of thugs T A meeting of business men will be held in the assembly-room of the Commercial Club. Thursday. 16th Inst., at 1 o'clock P. M.. to protest against these conditions and force a remedy. It is Imperative that you and your fellow business men attend this meeting. In order that our plans may be successful. 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You join with several hundred other piano buyers and practically make one big purchase in other, words, it's the wholesale principle applied to the retail department. Ask any business man if it's cheaper to buy singly or in large quan titiessimple, isn't it? Remember, too, your purchase is protected . in every way. We guarantee quality and we guarantee price. Pianos must prove exactly as represented, or money back. Club "A" members secure a $350 Piano for $237, upon payments of $5 down and $1 weekly Club "B" members secure $450 pianos for $297.50 pay $7.50 down and $1.25 weekly. Club "C" members pay $11 upon joining and $1.50 weekly, and secure a $550 piano for $359. Club "D" members obtain any $650 piano for $467.50. Club terms are $15.50 down and $2 weekly. A Player-Piano and Baby Grand Club Club "E" members secure an $850, latest style, 88-note- Player Piano, with private library and cabinet to match, or they can choose a magnificent Baby Grand Piano for $586, upon the unheard-of terms of $21 down and $2.50 weekly. -r You owe it to yourself and family to investigate the Eilers Piano Clubs at once today. Never again will pianos of such grade and character come as close to you as this. Just think of it, virtually 10 cents a day will bring the most cherished of all worldly possessions into your home immediately. 353 Washington St., at Park Wholesale Dept., Fifteenth and Pettygrove Streets (Copyright, 1910, by Eilers Music House In accordance with U. S. Copyright act of March. 4, 1909. 'All rights reserved.) no job for "George." . You must be there yourself. Tours respectfully. THE EMPLOYERS' ASSOCIATION OF OREGON. M. C. Banflcld, Pres. Protection Not Given. Mr. Cummings hafl told a story of how h ha.& applied for police' protec tion while accompanying some of his teams to work, and althougu he had been promised the protection asked, he had not been given it. His assertion that the letter was telling the truth in regard to the strikebreakers being searched and then turned over to the mob, aroused the Mayor, who explained that an Insult to the police depart ment was considered by him as an In sult to himself, as he was In a way a part of the department. Incidentally, Mayor Simon referred to Mr. Banfleld as being the "most hot headed" man in the Employers' Asso ciation. Chief Cox verified the statements made by the Mayor to the effect that the latter had ordered protection for the drivers of wagons, and he said that It semed from what he had heard from the employers that tho policemen were in sympathy with the strikers. "I told the men detailed on the work this morning that if their sentiments were such that they could not do their duty, they should return to the station and let other men take their places," declared the Chief. Mayor Simon assured the employers that he would open the treasury of the city if necessary to give them the pro tection desired, but he wanted to know what was wanted. It was then agreed that extra policemen should be hired, and that at least one of these should be provided for each dray put into use. Mayor. Favors Increase. Mayor Simon yesterday declared him self of the opinion that the Increase In wages asked for by the teamsters' is reasonable and that it should be granted. He said: "I believe the increase asked for by the teamsters is reasonable and that it should be granted. In an effort to settle the strike and get business into action. Prices of living have advanced and $3 a day is not unreasonable. If the strike could be settled on that basis I think it should be done; if It Is the 'open shop' that is standing in the way It wlllthen become apparent. But I be lieve the increase should be granted and I also believe the majority of the dray owners are willing to meet the in crease."' After the meeting at the Commercial Club yesterday afternoon Mayor Simon said he believed that the worst is over; that the differences existing between the teamsters and their employers can be speedily adjusted, if properly handled, and the strike become a thing of the past. FUSS IN CROWD IS AIRED Civil Suit Adds Complication to Police Court Case. Hearing of the complaint against J. R. and Mrs. Margaret Knarr, of Troutdale, who are accused of fighting with Mrs. Rachael Korson in a crowd on Morrison street last Saturday night, was held yes terday -before Justice Bell. Mrs. Korson asserted that both the Knarrs struck her and broke her spectacles. Mrs. Knarr said that the Korsons had plunged through the crowd, annoying many per sons, and had pushed her against a small child who was being smothered in tho crowd. To protect the child, she said, she turned and pushed Mrs. Korson back. Then Mrs. Korson, she said, grabbed her glasses and Mrs. Knarr took hold of the woman's arms to prevent, further vio lence. New Interest was given by the filing by Mrs. Korson of a suit for damages yesterday In Justice Court. She asks $200 for being struck in the face by Jdrs. Knarr and $10 for the destruction of a pair of spectacles. Hearing of the criminal charge was in definitely postponed yesterday to permit both sides to produce additional witnesses. Et. Louis has a concrete building 5T feet high, which Is entirely without win dows. The Illumination Is by means of skylights In the rool. CHAPMAN GETS PLACE COMMERCIAL CliUB CHOOSES RICHARDSON'S' SUCCESSOR.. : Xfw Publicity Manager Is Recruit From Newspaper Pield, Being Well-Versed In Publicity Work. C. C. Chapman is the man who has been selected by the. executive .com mittee of the Commercial Club to take Tom Richardson's place as publicity manager of "the club July' 1. Mr. Chap man is . a local man, being manager of the Chapman Advertising Bureau,- and Is a recruit from the newspaper field. .The selection was made yesterday at the noonday luncheon. of the commit tee. Mr. Chapman will take up his duties with the exit of Mr. Richardson, Uka most commercial boosters Mr, Chapman has -had newspaper experi ence.. starting out first as a reporter on the. Chicago Dally News. Before that time he was employed .in the office ?f the Fuller Publicity Bureau in Chicago, and there gained an insight into the business that has made him a success in Portland. George F. Johnson, new chairman of the committee, gave out the news of Mr. Chapman's selection. He stated that no radical changes will be made in the personnel of the club working force, which means that W. L. Crlssey will be retained as chief crferk and Clark H. Williams as the publicity writer. Mr. Chapman will be paid $800 a month, which is $125 per month less than was paid Richardson. He recently sold out his interest in the advertising bureau to F. I. Gollehur, who was associated with him and will devote all of his time to the work. In speaking of his election last night. Mr. Chapman said: "The policies of the office will be con ducted, much along the same lines as they have been. It is to be a matter of boosting Portland, Oregon and the Paciflo Northwest. .What helps one section of the territory tributary to Portland helps Portland and we are going to work along with that idea in mind. It will be the purpose of -the Commercial Club to aid all legitimate enterprises engaged in ad vertising and boosting the Pacific North west. We shall co-operate Willi . the promoters of colonization schemes, and all others engaged in such work. Includ ing the railroads. "These ' policies, as stated, I believe, ex press the opinions of the members of thei executive committee of the club to whom I -will 'look- for guidance In such mat ters." The following resolution, compli mentary to Mr. Richardson and Theo dore B. Wilcox, late chairman of .the committee, were passed: Whereas: For six years Theodore B. Wil cox has given the Portland Commercial Club and the Oregon Development League the full benefit of his valuable time, well known business judgment and most liberal financial .support:- therefore, be It - Resolved. That the committee desires to make public acknowledgement of Its obli gation to a-chairman who has added -to the effectiveness of the committee's work by ait even closer attention to every detail con cerning It than he would have riven - to anyone of his own numerous business enter prises. ' ' Whereas. Tom Richardson severs his con nection with the Portland Commercial Club as manager with the close of the present month; be It - - . ... . Resolved. That Mr. Richardson, known when he came to Portland as a successful organlz9r and advertiser, has -through six years' residence here added to his record and done a work of Inestimable value to the Pacific Northwest, the State pf Oregon and the City of Portland. Gold Hill Gets Encampment. GOLD HILL, Or., June IS. (Special.) The Southern Oregon Soldiers' and Sail ors' Association will hold Its annual en campment In Gold Hill, September 18-17. The association has appointed a. commit tee composed of Colonel J. W. Hicks, of Ashland; .Quartermaster A. J. T. Smith, of Gold Hill, and Adjutant S. M. Nealon. of Table Rock, to confer with the citizens regarding the. programme. PELLAGRA HAS VICTIM MALADY WILL CAUSE WOMAN'S DEATH, DOCTORS BELIEVE. Patient Xow in Portland Sanitarium ' Puzzles Physicians, Who Can not Trace Disease. Pellagra will claim its first victim on the Pacific Coast this week or early next week, according to the physicians who. have diagnosed the case of Mrs. Ida Harden, believed to be dying at Portland Sanitarium. 'Although it has been general knowl edge among physicians that there was a pellagra victim In Portland. It was not known " publicly until after Dr. R. E. Dunlap made an Impromptu address before the. City and County Medical Society last Wednesday night. Whether polenta or spoiled corn meal 4s the cause of the strange af fection which afflicts Mrs. Harden is a matter of conjecture; even among medical men. That Mrs. Harden has never . lived in the South or In the regions that during the last two years have had numerous cases of the dis ease seems established. According to the Information fur nished by her husband, E. F. Harden, Mrs. Harden was -not accustomed to make corn meal a staple article of diet, though she ate it occasionally. Mrs. Harden is 50 years old. She had an affliction Ave years ago which seemed to her like an eczema. No physician was consulted. Mrs. Harden was living then at Rose Lodge, near Yaquina Bay. After two weeks the slight affliction disappeared, but it was similar to the early stages of the present attack. When she was taken ill this second time her husband brought her- to the sanitarium May 20. Dr. Dunlap diag nosed her disease on May 24 as pel lagra. Dr. Noble Wiley 'Jones con- curred in this diagnosis, as did a large number of other physicians, but owinff to the apparent lack of any corn meal history, there were several who dis agreed with the findings. Mrs. Harden has lost SO pounds in weight and has steadily' failed in health. There has been no temporary Improvement at any time. Until the appearance of the disease In this country It was observed solely among the poor. While in Italy all cases showed that those attacked had made polenta almost their sole diet, that has not been the case In America. In the case, of Mrs. Harden only tho best meal was bought at the regular grocery stores. That' the manufac turers here would never grind ferment ed or spoiled corn is declared by phys icians. A National commission is Inquiring1 into the cause of the disease and is at present endeavoring to determine whether It is caused by a micro-organism. OFFICERS ARE NOMINATED Portland Credit Men Want E. M. Underwood as President. Nominations for the various officers of the Portland Credit Men's Association were made at the monthly dinner Wednesday night at the Portland Com mercial Club. The officers will be elected July 19. The following ere the nominations: President. E. M. Underwood, of Failing, McCalman & Co.; vice-president, W. J. Henderson, of Clossett & Devers; secre tary, L. B. Smith, of Flelschner, Mayer & Co.; treasurer, W. A. Holt, of the United States National Bank; executive) committee, H. K. Arnold, of the Blu-mauer-Frank Drug Company; G. c. Bra man, of Olds, Wortman & King; L. L, -Paget, of Flelachner, Mayer & Co. W. S. U'Ren addressed the credit men! last night on the application of business principles to state and National Government.