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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (April 14, 1907)
TttK03CnviJAY .OKEGUXIAX,,--PORTLAND. APRIL 14, . 1907. HITS. P. IN COURT Railroad land , Grip in Oregon Will Be Attacked in Two Directions. LAWS ARE NOW IGNORED Officials at Washington Will Pre pare to Enforce Existing Acts and to Pass Xew Ones That Slay Be Xceded. Important developments are expected of Iand Commissioner Ballinger's opinion that the Southern Pacific can be com pHled through the courts to sell the bonus lands still retained by that company from tlio two grants, secured by its predecessors under acts of Congress of 189-79.' To Force Railroads to Keep Faith. Though Balllngcr holds no further legis lation by Congress is needed to put Into the hands of the people the means of forc ing the railroad to carry out the terms of the two land grants. Congress will be asked to pass an act declaring that the railroad shall not hereafter disregard the grant acts In celling the lands. Ths land grant acts provide that land hall be sold only to "actual settlers," In tracts of not mora than 160 acres to one .purchaser and at a price not higher than ' $11.60 an acre. These are the precautions Ret up by Congress against the creation of a great land monopoly. The lands were donated by Congress for the purpose of providing a bonus for building a railroad from Portland to the Central Pacific Railroad In California and from Portland to McMinnville. In lieu of a cash subsidy. Congress gave a land subsidy, which should be turned into cash. The United States made the railroad its agent for selling the land and allowed the agent to retain the money. Congress thus put limitations on the sale of the lands, for the protection of the people. It gave the land to the railroad In trust, for the purpose ot supplying It with funds. But now the railroad claims ab solute ownership of the lands. The larger grant for the- railroad to California was awarded to the Oregon Central Railway (East Side line), un der an act of Congress of April 10, 1869, as follows: An act to amend an act entitled "An act granting lands to aid In the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Central Pacific Railroad In California to Portland in Oregon"; approved July 25, Be It enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives ot the United States of -America in Congress assembled that section six of an act entitled "An act granting lands to aid In the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Central Pacific Railroad In California to Portland in Oregon"; approved July 25, lGtf. be, and the same Is hereby, amended so as to allow any railroad' company here-' tofore designated by -the Legislature of the Flats of Oregon, In accordance with the first section of said act, to rile Its absent to such act. In the Department of the Interior, within one-year from the dte of 'the parage of this act;and such filing of its accent,' If done within one ear from ths passage hereof, shall have the samo fbrce and effect to all inteiits and purposes as If such assent had been filed within one year after the passage of said act; provided, that nothing herein shall impair any rights heretofore ac quired by any railroad company under raid act. nor whall said act or this amend ment be construed to entitio more than one company ,to a grant of land: and. pro vided further, that the lands granted by the art aforesaid shall be sold to actual nettlers only, in quantl-ties not greater than one-quarter section to one purohaser and for a price not exceeding J2.50 per acre. Approved. April 10, 1869. 20 Sections Pop Mile of Track. The grant amounted to 20 alternate eci'tions of land for each mile of track, ten sections being on each side of the track, designated by odd numbers. Whore tlio land was occupied by settlers, the company was to select in its stead land from an Indemnity strip, teu miles wide on each side of the grant. The grant was thus described in an act of July 25. 186ii. It amounted to some 6,000,000 acrs of land. The smaller grant, similarly described in an act of 1S70, was awarded for the railroad between Portland and McMinn ville, to the Oregon Central Railway (West Side). This grant amounted to (00.000 acres. Section 4 of the act of 1S70 Is as follows: Section 4. And be It further enacted, that the said alternate sections ot land granted by thla act. excepting only such as are necessary for the company to reserve as depots, stations, sidetracks, woodyards, etandtnc ground and other needful uses In operating the road, shall be aold by the company only to actual settlers. In quantities not exceeding 160 acres, or a quarter sec tion, to any cne settler, and at prices not exceeding; 13.50 per sere. Bourne and Haw Icy Act. There is good reason to believe that some kind of helpful legislation will be secured. Senator Bourne and Rep resentative Hawley have launched themselves into the movement and are taking the lead. While Commissioner Balllnger may be right in his opinion that the courts already offer the remedies desired, Mr. Hawley thinks Congressional legisla tion might prove advantageous. He Is inclined to the view of the Commis sioner, but says that If, after long litigation, it should be found the courts are powerless under existing laws, valuable time would be needless ly lost. He favors proceeding against the Southern Pacific In both lines of attack; by means of existing laws and also by means of a new law to declare that sales hereafter shall be held down to the IS.50 price per acre, and to the other limitations after issuance. The Southern Pacific holds some i.OOO.OOO acres of the granted lands. These are barred against settlement or development by the company's rigid refusal to sell them. Great areas are thus monopolized for the benefit of the railroad, which expects at some future time to "realise" handsomely But Inaction is holding back the state's progress In farming, raining, logging and settlement. This is especially the case In Southern Oregon, where loud protest Is going tip from the people. PARKER APPLIES HIS TOE Portuguese Victim Has Bad Taste to Have "Cop" Investigated. Portland policemen . began to adopt a new way of chastising transgressors, which promised to prove very effec tive -and loss troublesome than es corting them to the police station. It was discovered by Mounted Officer T. T. Parker, who a few days ago took pleasure In administering; the too of his shoe to C. Vincent, a Portuguese laborer. After Vincent had received two vigorous administrations, he was allowed to go on his way. The new method promised to be pop ular among patrolmen, and all would have been well had not Vincent filed charges against Parker, who had to explain before the Police- Commission er yesterday why he had not made an arrest instead of exercising his pedal extremities. 'I will admit I kicked him," said Parker yesterday, "but he called me a name, which I resented, and I forgot myself. I took into consideration the fact that Vincent had an ungovernable temper, and in making allowance did not place him under arrest." M. J. Wettol, a laborer, testified that Vincent had addressed the officer in unbecoming language. His testi mony enraged Vincent, who Jumped to his feet and, pointing an accusing fin ger at Wettel, shouted: "I am going to sue you for this. You'll have to prove it in court." It seems that William Morgan was driving a lame horse, and that Officer Parker stopped him to take his name. Vincent was driving a wagon imme diately behind that of Morgan, and got Into a discussion with the patrol man over his blocking the street. He descended to argue his point. There the versions begin to differ. The case was taken under advisement. VICTIM OF TUBERCULOSIS Mrs. John Glasco, "Tongues of Fire'' Evangelist, Dies at Hospital. A? a result of a cold contracted four yeara ago at a campmeetlng In this city, Mrs. HattJe Glasco, wife of Rev. 2 IS tlskksaasstslLaaaas .It, . ; f The Ite Mrs. John Glasco. John Glasco, a well-known colored evangelist, died at 6 o'clock last night at St. Vincent's Hospital. The illness developed tuberculosis, and three woeks ago she was obliged to give up her work as - assistant to her husband in meetings -of the so-called "Tongues of Fire" cult and retire to the insti tution) where, death overtook her. The body was taken in charge by the Holnian , Undertaking Company. Tne funeral arrangements have not as yet been made. Mrs. Glasco was S3 years old, and Is survived by her hus band and a daughter, who lives in California. . Mrs. Glasco came to Portland with her husband seven years ago, and with hlin engaged In . evangelistic work. During the first year of their cam paign he baptized 50 converts, and his efforts, together with those of his wife, were rewarded by many conversions. They traveled up and down the Coast several times, holding campmeetlngs and special services in several cities. Four years ago Mrs. Glasco engaged in a campmeetlng In Portland, at which she contracted a bad cold. De spite efforts to break, its grip upon her; she grew worse and was a suffer er from that time until her death. She was a typical member of her race, and possessed a power of speech that held many large audiences spellbound, and as a singer of gospel hymns she was famed throughout the West. Mrs. Glasco's connection with the "Tongues of Fire" sect was a source of much regret to many of her friends, who deplored the fact ttiat she should end her days In the com pany of a fanatic band. That she was deeply sincere, however, was never doubted, but that she was misled was the general opinion. GOOD P1AN0S FOR RENT Not only good ones, but at very mod erate charged i, 95 and 96 a month, and cartage free. If piano is kept six months. Lots of pleasure for little cost. Same rate. In town or out. Ellers Piano House, 353 Washington, corner ark. Large Department Store Will Lease Space For Jewelry, Sporting Goods, Cut Flowers and Optical Depts. Liberal terms and good lease to responsible parties. Ad dress, B 39, care Ore-gonian. TEA Tea is almost nothing, how much weight do you think there is in the taste ofit? Weight is no measure for tea! Voor grocer returns tout money If ye. 4ob1 like Schilling Best: w pay him. We DRAPERY DEPARTMENT SIXTH F l O O R Is now most complete in every detail, in connec tion with which we operate a modernly-equipped workroom and employing skilled designers, cut ters and sewers, who are capable of executing the most satisfactory and artistic results. The stock displayed in this department is a selection of everything for the beautifying of the home, be it large or small. The newest, daintiest and most novel effects in fabrics of every description. Window, wall and door materials in an assortment that suggests pleasing and correct schemes for home furnishings of this character. Lace curtains and portieres in patterns and designs and novelty styles. The following will no doubt suggest an op portunity to renew the door and window hangings throughout the home. SWISS MUSLINS 36-inch widths in dainty stripes, dots and . figures; per yard 12y2$ 36-inch widths in window, fancy stripes; per yard 15 36-inch widths in stripes and dots, all sizes; per yard. 20 and 25 36-inch and 40-inch widths in colored and white imported Swiss; per yard, 35 and "... ... 40 40-inch to 60-inch widths in fine figured Swiss; per yard, 45, 60, 75 and $1.00 50-in'jh pin-point Swiss, in stripes and dots; per yard .$1.75 SASH YARD GOODS -LACE EDGES AND INSERTIONS IN ARABIAN COLOR 36-inch width in Arabian tints or white; per yard .' . . 50 36-inch width in Arabian, heavily taped; per yard . 65 and 85 36-inch width in Arabian, lattice taping, allover ; per yard $1.00 SPECIAL FOR TOMORROW 65c imported Swiss, ' 50 inches wide, in fancy colored stripes, pink, blue, green and gold; per yard . . 40 35c fancy Art Drapery and Taffetas; per. yard .20 CRETONNES, ART DRAPERY AND TAFFETAS In dainty effects, for sleeping-rooms. 36-inch widths, in white, Arabian and ivory, with stripes for border applique in pink, blue, green and gold; per yard 35 36-inch widths. in floral designs of wild rose, poppy, sweet peas and violets, all colors; per yard 50 to $1.25 SCOTCH MADRAS BY TEE YARD 36-inch Muslin in Madras designs and colorings; per yard 18 36 -inch Madras in white and ecru; per yard , 35 42-inch Madras in white, Oriental and ecru colorings; per yard. . 75 and 85 50-inch- Scotch Madras in stained-glass effects; per yard.$l, $1.25 and $1.75 50-inch Scotch Madras in heavy Oriental and floral designs; per yard . . . .$1.75 50-inch Cretes with side borders in very heavy Oriental and Moorish designs; per yard. . . .$1.75, $2.00 and $2.50 SCOTCH MADRAS CURTAINS BY THE PAIR 21 patterns that are new, in various pat terns and colors, ranging in price at, per pair. .$7.50, $9, $10, $12.50, to . ... . ......... .,. ......... $18.00 LEATHER PORTIERES A new arrival in something entirely new in leather door hangings in dark red and green, at, per pair. . , . $7.50, $11, $12.50, $15, $20 and .......... $25 LACE CURTAINS We quote here a few novel effects in Win dow Hangings that have but recently been placed on sale. 2-yard corded and taped Arabian Laces, per pair. $3, $3.50, $4 and $5 3-yard hand-made Cluny Laces; per pair, $3.75 to .. $18.00 3-yard Etamine Curtains with Cluny edge and insertion; pair, $3.75 to $13.50 3-yard Scrim Curtains in drawnwork; per pair $8.50 to $17.50 34 Tard Italian Filet Curtains; per pair, $8.50 to .$120.00 CRETONNES AND TAFFETAS FOR SLEEPING-ROOMS Side Hangings made to order from ma terials in stock at, per pair, from $4.00 to $35.00 and . . . . . . . $40.00 SPECIAL TERMS SALE MORRIS CHAIRS $1.00 DOWN -50c WEEK Commencing tomorrow and for a few days only, we offer a num ber of our best designs inthe ever-popular Morris Chairs at above special-payment terms. All these patterns are in the quarter-sawed golden oak, hand nolished. some in plain and others in carved designs, spring seats, and equipped with loose velour cushions in stripe and other patterns, and in all colors. No home is complete without one of these chairs. The following are the prices of this selection: $15.00, $18.00, $18.50, $21.00. $22.00, $22.50 and $27.00. These displayed in our Morrison-Street Window. I ..33i?fcS. I I rfS'J? i tt HOFI" AND "KABA CARPETS and RUGS In our Carpet Department, we are now show ing the new Spring line of these most popular and ideal floor-coverings, in many beautiful designs and color combinations. Hygienic, soft, pliable, durable and odorless, these car pets and rugs are adapted for every possible use, and especially for bedroom floor-coverings. Hodge's Carpets and Rugs are woven in two ways:-, in all-fiber and designated as "Hofi," and in half wool and half fiber, and designated as "Kaba." These are most serviceable and inexpen sive, and do not splinter or break like ordinary Mattings, and do not wear slippery.. "Hofi" and "Kaba" Carpets are one yard wide, ranging in price from 35 up to 80. Rugs are made in all sizes, from 27 inches by 54 inches up to 104 feet by 12 feet. f88l We BASEMENT DEPARTMENT Your every household need in the way of woodenware, willow ware, etc., can be filled through our most completely-stocked basement department, and our prices are the lowest. Washing Machines, hand and water power; all sizes and styles in Ironing Boards; galvanized iron, enamel and glass Washboards; (Clothes Baskets and Hampers; Brooms and Dusters; wood Chopping-Bowls; Clothes-Drying Racks; Scrub Brushes, etc. The following specials for tomorrow and Tuesday in this de partment: . Adjustable Step-Ladders, a useful and indispensable article in the home, two sizes; 3 ft. to 5 ft. Special. $1.75 4 feet to 7 feet. Special . ..... ,. . $2.25 Wood Rolling-Pin. Special . . ... ...... .v. ... . .: 15$ SPECIALS IN THE ilf BEDDING DEPT. Sixth Floor. The following for to morrow and Tuesday only. Full-size gray Summer cotton Blankets in fancy plaid and bor ders, reg. $1.80; spe'l, pr.. $1.10 Regal Pillows, regular $4.00 values, in fancy art ticking, filled with best selected duck and turkey feathers. Special, per pair . . ... .... . . ...i-w,;..,. w- $2.50 MAIL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE OUR CAREFUL AND PROMPT ATTENTION. f YOUR CREDIT i I 13 0000 j COMPLETEH005E-FURni5HER5 AKE YOUR! 8WH TERMS J TOM) WE ARE SHOW ING OVER FIFTY STYLES IN THE 1907 SEASON'S GO-CARTS. n 11 1 1 , WALL PAPERS A SHOWING OF EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS FOR ALL ROOMS DECOBATIVE DEPARTMENT, SIXTH FLOOR. i t i MISSING WITNESS CAUGHT Blanche Belmont Must Testify In Jackson Murder Case. Blanche Belmont, who Is wanted in Seattle as a material witness In a mur der case-, in the Pugret Sound metropo lis, was arrested last night and was taken by Deputy Sheriff R. T. Hodge, Of King County, Wash., to Seattle. The case la - which Miss Belmont figures is the murder of a man named Jackson, whose wife la on trial for the crime. The murder was the result of a drunken brawl, after which the woman's husband was found dead In bed. At first the cause was adjudged alcoholism, but a .more searching ex amination of the corpse showed- that the man had been stabbed to the heart by a small instrument. Mrs. Jackson was lodged In a cell with Miss Bel mont, and while in her cohuit se creted a small knife, which action was witnessed by her cellmate. Mrs. Jack son denies havinsT had the knife, and on this account ths Seattle authorities place considerable Importance on the testimony of Miss Belmont. Deputy Sheriff Hodpre visited Che halis and other Washington towns, and arrived in Portland Friday night. The Jackson trial was postponed last Tuesday in order to secure the missies witness, and the trial will be resumed on Monday. COOK'S $145 DISAPPEARED Miss Cecil Thomas, 25 Years Old, a Accused of Taking It. Miss Cecil Thomas, aged 25 years, was arrested in Sellwood late yester day afternon and booked on a charge of larceny of $145 from Mrs. Augusta Anslauf, cook at the Patton Home. She declares she is Innocent. Miss Thomas worked at the Patton Home as a dining-room girl until one month ago. While there she Is said to have been very friendly with the cook, and is said to have known where Mrs. Anslauf kept her money. Last Wednesday afternoon Miss Thomas called' at the Home and asked to see Mrs. Anslauf. but .the latter was out at the time, and it is alleged that she stole the money from the room then. The folding envelope was first used im 1B3S.