Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 28, 1909)
GNDHANGE CAUS OF FIGHT, HE SAYS W. H. Corbett Says Opposition to Rental of City's Dry clock Is Groundless. ITS HISTORY RECOUNTED Writer le-ra.re Independent Com pany Tlroac-lies Kir-t Tlan Need ed to Make riant Desirable. Opponents Answered. POHTUAND. Xv. !T. (To the Editor.) Continued discussion on the leading pro posal in connection with the Port of Portland rirydrxk ems to be in order, and will probably continue to be a live topic until the committee appointed by the Port or roruann i nmrniMivu """"J dHd! what conr"- to pursue. The Orezon Trvdo:k I'ompany l'as ab solutely no-.iifnr to coneetl cither as to present or prospective development. which mielu result from the consonna tion of the drydorkiiiR Interests of this port, notwith.stsnrtln the. continued omin ous predictions of those who have taken such a lively Interest In the question. Yesterday jfr. park'nson. editor of the Portland l.al--r Pre. seized the oppor tunity to prove beyond h possible doubt that what had been previously said of him was exactly corrct t the essence of the artirle which he claims denounced him belnr the statement that it suited his Inclination to "believe things which were not so. and to publish such beliefs throuih inflammatory method of jour nalism. Jf his written contribution to The Oretronlan is not sufficient to prove this, it can be amply proven by picking up any edition of the Portland Iabor Press, which poses as a Iriena ana pro tector of orjianiaed labor, whereas the whole tendency of Its editorials aud news statements are an outrage to the In telligence and ability of any true Ameri can citlsen. and there l no question but what our skilled mechanics are thoroughly representative specimens of such .citizen ahip. His latest defense of his position In opposition to the lease in question is nothing more or less than an accumula tion of theories and statements, not one of which has any foundation on truth, and all therefore serve ss a confirmation f what has been previously eaid about him. Captain Crowe's Viewpoint. In reference to Captain CYowe. his re marks In this morning's paper are tem perate and no doubt reasonably consistent from hia viewpoint of the matter. He conceives that the consolidation of the clty'a drydocks may result In injury to tils particular business, and no man can be blamed for offering strenuous opposi tion to anything which menaces his own welfare. Captain Veysej-. surveyor for Lloyds, outlined a resultant situation which might, have dire possibilities, but to tally overlooked the fact that the car rying; out of his prophesies to an actual Issue would be equally aa disastrous to the proprietors of drydocks aa It would be to the shipping; interests of the port. For Instance, he presupposes the fact that the consolidation of the local drydock: Interests might ''result In the raising of dock rates and 'the costs of repairs to such an extent that owners and underwriters of vessels coming; to this port from the Coast in a damaged condition would instruct their masters and representatives to effect tempor ary repair only, and have permanent repairs done In another part of the world, and for that reason that local nd coastwise shipping would suf fer." The logic of this and other similar statements that he makes would hardly appeal to a business man who realizes that the only salvation of a drydoi k concern is in maintaining: a reputation for quick and economical repair work. Vndertanding Is Lacking. The whole difficulty seems to be an entire lack of understanding on the part of those who attempted to voice an alleged public sentiment, as to what the reul objects of the Oregon Th-y Dock Co. are in the joint opera tion of the two drydocks. The pro ject of the Port of Portland dock was put before the people shortly after the writer came to the Coast. It was a matter .of very lively interest to the whole community. Nothing was fur ther from the desires of the Port of Portland Commission than to build a drydock. nor was it the desire of the taxpayers of this community to sup port a drydock. At that time there was a tremendous amount of opposi tion to the scheme, as everybody realised that the building and opera tion of a drydock was naturally a mat ter for private Investment, but the citizens of Portland, although boast ing very loudly of Its maritime Im portance, have rarely shown any dis position to either maintain or Increase this Importance by Individual enter prise, and It became a matter of actual necessity for the Port of Portland to take the initiative step aa a publio utility. Having decided to build such dock, the question of a suitable site became of arreat Importance, and after a great mount of investigation and discussion, the present site of the Port of Portland dock was chosen and a considerable mount of ground purchased In connec tion with It. to provide for future ex tensions. The arguments raised at that time in connection with these future extensions were that In the course of events this site and its equipment would appeal strongly to some ship building concern, which would decide to purchase the drydock and its prop erty, thus relieving the Port of Port land of an unprofitable investment and t the same time carry out to the high est degree the purposes for which the drydock was built, which were to pro vide the port with a complete equip ment for modern shipbuilding and re pair work. Klrs-t Promising: Vroioal. Now comes along, from an independ ent drydock company, the first pro posal which has ever given any prom ise of carrying out the original and highly desirable scheme, and Immedi ately" there Is a burst of opposition which is remarkable for two reasons. First, because It is entirely out of har mony wii.. the real interests of the Port of Portland, and. secondly, be cause no slrgle individual who has placed himself on record as being op posed to the scheme la identified in any -way with-the shipping lnteresta of the port as regards ownership in merchandise which enters or leaves It, or the shrps which carry auch mer chandise. Any kind of a reasonable contract which might be entered Into between the Oregon Drydock Company and the Port of Portland would naturally provide against the feasibilities of any and all of the unsatisfactory contingenciea which, aro nuggested. The rata of dockage feea on the Tort cf Portland dock would be regulated by the Commission as they are at present. Work done on the Port of Portland dock would be subject to the same regulations aa regards outside com petition as It is now. The combination of drydock interests' of the whole Pacific Coast is unthought of and extremely im probable of later consummation. In fact, there is no element which appears in con nection with the whole idea which would not promptly result in an immediate and substantial saving to the taxpayers and a very great increase in the efficiency of handling local marine repair work. If these two apparently desirable ob Jecta are to ha entirely overlooked In the scramble to appea.oe the somewhat inco herent expression of fear from a few individuals, then the consummamtion of the proposal must await the experience ot further competition between private enterprise and public ownership, but un" der these conditions It is hard to see how the Port of Portland will be able to un load this somewhat cumbersome invest ment permanently to some private cor poration, unless through lease or other ordinary means, true tests can be had of its real earning capacity when run under ordinary working conditions of commer cial business. OP.EGON DRYDOCK CO.MPANT. "Vf. II. Corbett. President. CONGO CONFAB IS HELD I.OXDOX AXD BEIU.IX DIPLO MATS SWAP VIEWS. Brown Your Hair With Mrs. Potter's Walnut Tint Hair Stain Cliange of Frontier Talked Treat ment of Xalivsc Is Passed 0cr by C'onfcreure. T4l-tRf.IV. Nov. 2T. (Special.) The "Berliner Tageblatf understands that an exchange of views lias been initiated between the foreign office of Iondon snd Berlin on the ihwi rr the I'nnm. The points con sidered are the rectification of the fron tier and the attitude to do ianen in in spect to the Congo government, together witli the treatment Infliced upon the na tives. Cnon this last point only an ex change of views has taken place. In the third place, the question of Bel gian commercial monopoly will be dis cussed, the point raised being to what degree the proposal respecting commer cial liberty as it was explained In the statement of SI. Renkln. tho Belgian Colo nial Minister, will safeguard in the fu ture rights legitimately acquired by other nations. The Congo reform Mil. Introduced in the Belgian chamber ot the end of last month is undergoing close examination not only . . i - i.- ; .... tiirina hnt from the inuu me jwicie." various unofficial bodies voicing Brlti.'h Interest in a material ana immecuaie "im provement of affairs In the Congo. It Is too early to make any definite ,,nnn 1 1.. niftasiirp tho promiuiicounMifc uH" - -. consideration of which by the Belgian parliament has only just begun. But It mav be said that, while the bill makes a . Immvialnn In mn t TAfL With prC- vious Congo legislation and the recent speeches or M. itenKin uuuus mo . : i. l.rtruwl ihnt it mav be can iuui. . i " f strengthened In some particulars before .... - , ' n,v Via mA It taKes nnai jurm. i. m n - f- i iaiirian government desires to smoottte the way for British and American recognition of the act of an- . i nmiHinna throwing gradu ally open to trade, by July. 1912. the great er portion or tne coumrj, re ui ......... . i na,.t nf the measure. But ran.?. j - - this la only one and not the first of the grounds or ODjecuou iou "j - Ish government. The promise of a thorough revision of the system of taxation, suppressing forced . . MHtTH.itlnsr forced labor, is KMCCtae' expressed In very vague and elastic forms. But the absolute suppression i of forced labor practically as Sir Ed ward Grey has repeatedly said, indis tinguishable from slavery la the essence of the Brltisn ana American ucu.oi... t tho rir.hu t of July 22. in uuu.av w - - - Sir Edward Grey said In reply to certain criticisms: we aione ui iuc ments of Europe have made statements Via Cinrn morn than once saying that we would welcome co-operation and it is open to any government to respond to that at any time." In view of this reference, ana vim su5- .i - miA fmm time to time that Germany did not Indorse the British at titude, and that any strong tsrmsn .cuun i v...:.. rnvlarH Into conflict not UU1U ui'iir - only with Belgium, but with Germany. the above report mat mo mieisu -, t n onH tintinn are 1n necotiation Ul PCiim " - - on the sublect Is of peculiar importance. RECEPTION 10 BURGLAR SULLIVAXS GIVE NIGHT PROWL ER .REAL GOOD TIME. Robber Hit 3 89 Times on Tlead With Ball Fat St. Louis Player Wins Easily. st t-lIS. Mo.. Xov. 27. A burglar was warmly received when he visited one of the Sullivan Tamily In thia city. They took Ma hat away from him, bat tered his heed with a stick and threw him out of the front window. Miss Gertrude Sullivan, hearing- foot steps to the front hall at 3:20 A. M-, . .. . w.niinn witn st fKrrearn. nurijau lire . . . which aroused her brother. Thomas, who la a slate-roofer and amateur onssosu player. rr-w ... . A fettrhpn fl Tilt got a liiviuaa "wi . larpe. stout club, which the Sulldvans keep for Just such emergencies. He walked Into the hall and met the burglar face to face. "You'll think you're out in the woods . . . . a. , 1. 1 1 ! n hirId filnD- " KA Id llKieuints l'J mi i'""i , Thomas), as he brought the club down on the burglar s lieaa. B1UIII1C11 I-.' Ill" ...v... . ...... his bearings. Instead of turning and trying to escape o way in ui i " . he ran past Thomas and Into the kitchen. Thoma continued to wield the club. The second blow knocked off the robber's Til keep that for a souvenir. said Thomas, kicking !t under the kitchen table. -r-l ... .v.. , . riuima flf tl lint lllll'US.l inr i.ju. Thomas chased the burglar. They cov ered three laps and every time the bur glar's' head bobbed Thomas landed on it for a three-base hit. -T.1 .1. A 1 1 1 1 a Q.lll U-CI 1 Ptvlll Tfrf hidden under a bed. Mrs, Sullivan and her daugnters, ijertruoe ami Kate, were leaning out the front window calling for help. ims In, you'll catch cold. I don t neeti any help." said Thomas as ho passed them on the fourth lap. The burglar, on the last round, pushed Mrs. Sullivan and the girls aside and climbed to the front window sill. He was Just trying to dodge the 369th blow of Thomas' club, when Katia Sullivan gave him a push. Let go back to bed," said Thomas. And tha Sulllvans did. Bank Wreckers to Testify. I.A CROSSB. TCla.. Nov. 27. Philip Allen, Jr., under sentence of ten years for embcrzlement. which caused the fall ore of the First National Bank of Min eral Point, Wis., of which he was vice president, was taksn Into th United "You'd sever think I stained my hair, after I line Mr. Potter's Walnut-Tint Hair Stain. The Stain doesn't hurt the hair as dyes do, bat makes it grow out nice and fliio." It only takts you a few minutes once a month to apply Mm. Potter's Walnut-Tint T-lalr Ptaln with your comb. Stains only the lialr. don't rub on. contains no poisonous dves. u:phur, lead or copper. Uas no odor, no nediment. no (create. One bottle of Mrs. Potter's Walnut-Tint Hair Stain should last von a v-ar Sells for $1.00 a bottle at flrst rla.. clrultglw'.P. We guarantee satisfaction. PenrI rour name and address on a slip of paper, with this advertisement, and Inclose rents l stamps or coin) and we will mail i-oo. rlinrii-n prepaid, a trial package. In plain sealed wrapper, with valuable book on hair. Mrs. Potter's Hygienic Supply Co., 4I Groton Bldg., Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Potter's Walnut-Tint Hair Stain Is recr-mmended and for sale in Portland by Wontluard-Clark Drug t o., wholesalers and retailers; Kvsaella Pharmacy, '-'!-9 Morrison st t S ;. Skldmnre & Co.. 17.1 f!d St. States grand jury room here today under promise to the Federal District Attorney tctell all he knew of the wrecking of the bank. il n nunr nsirn n itt UMb LjUHL UMZ-LO tLllH FIELD RESIDENCE TO BECOME SANITARIUM. SlKM-k for Nciftnbors Ts Transfer. Victims of Alcoholism Will Be Treated There. CHICAGO. 111.. Nov. 27. A mysterious stranger "of more or less bibulous ten dencies has made his appearance In the most exclusive residence district of Prairie avenue to wit: No. 1919, formerly the residence of Marshall Field, Jr. and the aristocratic inhabitants are aghast. A "jag cure" will be opened within 30 days in the neighborhood made famous by tha names of Pullman, Kimball. Glessncr, Field, Meeker, Jones. Keith, Corwlth antt Cunningham. The Gatlin Institute, managed by Dr. Milton B. Pine, famed In his younger days for his skill with gloves at the Chicago Athletic Association, has com pleted the purchase of the former Field residence for approximately $40,000. The sale, it Is understood, was in the interests of Mrs. Malcolm Drummond, formerly Mrs. Marshall Field, Jr. Dr. Pine is disposed to recognize the aristocratic connections he is about to make by proximity, and announces that not a resident of the famous double block will be aware that a "Jag cure" is there. The doctor comforts the dazed Prairie avenue denizens further with the assurance that his patients yield quickly to persuasion, and that a howling pro cession of tolerably repentant D. T.'s need not be expected. Millionaires, Sen ators and judges have been among his clientele, he avers, and of irreproachable social connections, too. Arthur Meeker declined tb be blighted or to consider a removal of his home. "It Is certainly a surprise to us, who have spent nearly all our lives in this neighborhood." he said, "and my opinion is that a sanitarium for victims of alco holism is not a necessity here." Secor Cunningham appeared somewhat overcome, but rallied himself with the assurance that he'd "rather have a sani tarium than a factory." J. J. Glessner. vice-president of the International Harvester Company, who resides at the southwest corner of Prairie avenue and Eighteenth street, heard of the Invasion calmly. "Ah. a new neighbor!" he observed. "Perhaps 28 new neighbors," it was suggested. "That is the number of -available apartments . for ex-tanks." Mr. Glessner declined to comment further. It was stated by Dr. Pine that Mrs. Marshall Field, the elder, was fully aware of the sale, and had had an oppor tunity to purchase her daughter-in.-law's home before the sale was made to the institute. Other residents appeared to have lacked the advance Information. WOMAN, 103, STANDS KNIFE She Revives From Operation Better Than Younger Patients. BOSTON. Nov. 27. (Special-) The often repeated warnings from medical men that save In extreme cases no patient over 75 years f aga should be allowed to go under the knife have been set at naught by Dr. Francis D. Donoghue, a Boston surgeon,' who re cently restored to health a patient over 103 years old. The aged patient was Mrs. Jane Rob inson, of Dorchester, and Just now widespread Interest among1 members of the medical profession centers In the operation for epithelioma which Dr. Donoghue performed. "Mrs. Robinson underwent the oper ation much more calmly than those of a much greater youthfulness often do," said Ir. Donoghue. "Her heart action did not Increase by so much as a beat. Cocaine was used, of course, to allay any pain, and the entire operation was one of the most successful ever put through." HYENA CAGE HIS BOUDOIR Young Parisian Strangely Prefers Animal's Society to Man's. PARIS. Nov. IT. Perhaps one of the most carious forms of mental derange ment is that of the man who wishes to live with wild animals. A young man affected in this way the other morning did his best to take up his abode with a hyena of the Jnrdin des Flaates. Taking advantage of the. riesetted condition of the gardens, he undressed In the pouring rain and somehow or other succeeded In squeezing: Into the hyena's cage. When a keeper appeared on the scene he found the youth, Augusts Hinouet by name, alternately caressing the animal, which seemed quite friendly, and doing a wild step danca around it. It was only with the greatest diffi culty that Hinouet: was induced to leave the cage. He will be sent back to tho Vlllejuif Asylum, which he only left a short time tack as cured. ; (X tod nn eveny i aiiorea, 5 Suits m SPECIAL Monday, 8 A. to Saturday, 10 P. M. mi JUST received an additional stock of Chev iots, Gassimeres, Tweeds and English and Scotch effects. Being somewhat cramped for space, we will place on special sale this week enough of these fabrics to make up 500 suits, for only $17.50 each. Our regular prices for them are $25 to $35. . Never before have we quoted a price less than $25, but must do so now in order to move this surplus stock. We guaranteeyou satisfaction in style, fit, workmanship, wear Our garments are made in our own workshop, located on the sixth floor of theGoodnoiigh bldg. Open for your inspection. Remember, $25 to $35 suits made to your measure in any of these new materials for only $17.50. . Better drop in early Monday and make your selection. Suits Costing $50 and $60, This Week Only $35 and $40 is Seventh Street Corner Alder I.: FRENCH TRAVELERS ARM OPERATIONS OF BRIGANDS TER RORIZE PASSENGERS. Thieves Fell Guard With Bludgeon, Threaten Him With Knives and Rob Train. PARIS. Nov. 27. (Special.) Brigands of a new genre in France have made their appearance near Gardaune. A mes sage from Toulon tells of the daring at tack made by thieves on a local train. The train started from Gardanne, and reached the little station at Censies. It was about to leave that place when three thieves entered the guard's van. They surprised the guard. Jules Jeannine, as he was sorting out the parcels, and one of the ruffians felled him with a heavy bludgeon. Jeannine fell back and made a bold effort to defend himself, but two of the bandits attacked him with knives, while the third threw the parcels out of the van. The guard, severely wounded, man aged to elude the thieves. He found his way to the footboard, and took refuga on the buffers between two carriages. He remained in his perilous position until the train reached BrignOles. There he was found more dead than alive. He was able to tell his chiefs what had happened. The thieves who had accomplices posted on the line to pick up the par cels, which had been thrown from the van. left the train before It reached Brlgnoles. Police officers at once set out in search. They scoured the country side for a whole day without finding the least trace of the audacious' thieves. It is believed that they are members of the gang which attacked the Alps mall van. Passengers traveling by this local train are now arming themselves with revol vers. The guards have been authorised to carry weapons. OLD CARPET HIDES $3400 Son Abont to Desert Dead Mother's Home Without Fabric. SOUTH XORWALK, Conn.. Xov. 27. (Special.) When Mrs. Frank A- Slavln died here a week ago. It was thought she did not have a cent. When the kitchen carpet was taken up two layers of small bills, which covered almost the entire floor, were discovered. There was nearly a bushel of them, and they amounted to $3400. Her son was about to vacate the house and stood In the doorway1 debating whether to take up or leave the old carpet. He thought it might do to cover the dog kennel, and pulled it up. Rent, elothes, service, wines, beer, tobacco, all are cheaper in English than 1" American towns, in prices of meats, vegetables, breac. bntter. poultrv and eggs much the same. IS CAUGHT IN FALL MNEJIAN DROPS 30 FEET INTO ATHLETE'S ARMS. Horribly Shocked by IilTe Wire He Loses Grip, but Rescuer Stands Waiting: Beneath. WATBRBURT, Conn., Xov. 27. Frank McPhee, a well-known athlete, and Truman S. Judson, a telephone line man, are lying side by side in tho City Hospital tonight, the latter having been burned while at work on a pole and Mc Phee Injured In ca.tching Judson as he fell unconscious after suffering the full current from two crossed electric light wires. Judson was making a splice on the polo when one of his rubber gloves fell off. In reaching out to steady himself he gripped an arc light wire, pulled It Into contact with another heavily charged, and as the two burst into flame fell back on the cross-trees unconscious and past power to help himself. He was 30 feet from the ground, and to rescue him meant not only to climb the pole, but to disengage him from the sputtering wires. McPhee knows nothing of electricity. but seeing the lineman plight, started to climb the pole. He was half Way up when he saw Judson's hold looson, and the lineman began to slip from tho cross trees where he was suspended. With a spring McPhee leaped clear of the pole, and with outstretched arms braced him self for the shock of the falling body. The two men went to the ground with the force of Judson's fall and both when . picked up seemed to be dead. They were rushed to the hospital In an automobile. 1 Toklo Denies Massacre. ' ' TOKIO. Nov. 27. The report published i in the United States that 100 person had been killed at a meeting of the Red Cross Society here Is entirely with out foundation. ; Dr. Cardamltis says Infancy less than a year old has a higher tendency to malaria than any other age. It's Really the Best for You This fact was positively settled over 56 years ago, at which time HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS was first presented to the public, and it has been prov ing the claim continuously ever since. Thousands have already verified it WHY NOT YOU? No remedy has had a more thorough and successful test in ailments of the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels than the famous mam A STOMACH B OSTETT .. But, perhaps you want more tangible proof of its efficacy then by all means get a bottle today from any druggist and try it yourself. If will be suf ficient to satisfy you that it is not only the best, but the one medicine you need to keep the system in proper condition, to restore the appetite, aid digestion, prevent the bowels from becomiug clogged and keep you on the highway of health. Thousands of sickly people have been convinced in the above manner, and a similar experience will be yours, too. You 11 find it excellent in cases of Poor Appetite, Heartburn, Sour Stom ach, Headache, Flatulency, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Biliousness, Colds, 'Grippe, and Malaria, Fever and Ague. Don't suffer any longer, now that you know the medicine to take to give sure results. Hostetters Stomach Bitters is sold only in bottles, never in bulk, and has our Private Stamp over the neck. If offered to you in any other -way refuse it because it is not the genuine. felt THAT ARE AILING, NER VOUS AND RUN DOWN COME TO ME AND BE CURED I See All My 1'aClcnU THE DOCTOR Personally. THAT CURES. I hire no aubatitutea and have no medi cal c'ompnny. FEE FOR A CURE la lower than any specialists in the city, half that other charge yoi and no exorbitant price lor medicine. 1 cm an expert specialist, have had 30 veara' practice in the treatment ut diseases of men. My oflices are the beat equipped in I'ortland. My methods are modern an4 up-to-date. My cures are quick ahd positive. I do not treat symp toms and patch no. I thoroughly examine each case, find the cause, remove It and thus cure the disease. I ClltK VMrlcoae Velnn. Contracted AtlmcDla. Pllea nod Specific lilood Pol. aon and AH Allincuta of Men. drill?; OK 0 l.V I am the only apcclaliat in 1'orllniKl who makra no chftrfte unlcsa the patient fa entirely antlafll with the remit accompllahed, and who tclves a written Kuarantee to refuud every dollar pnlil for aervtcea If a complete and permanent cure la not effected. fif CM Visit Dr. Lindsay' private Museum of. Anatomy and 1 know thyself, in health a nd disease. Ad- mission free. Consultation free. If un able to cail, write for list of questions. DR, LINDSAY Office hours 9 A. M. to 9 P. M.; Sun .days 10 A. M. to 1 P. M. ! lS'i Second Si., Cor. of Alder, Portland, Oregon. CGeeWo IKE CHINESE DOCTOR This treat CMntM doctor la nU knows ihronsnont the Xortbweat bacaut of his wonderful tnd marvelous coraa, mnA ta tnriav tier- l''SX5S aided by aU bta patlenta as greatest of Ji!a kind. He treats any and all disease lth powerful xThlneaa root,, herba and barks that in antlraly UDknown to the medical acUnca of thla country With theaa fcarmlesa remedies be euaranteea to cure catarrh. I'ttlma, lunc troubles, rbeumatiem, nerrousnoaa, ttfimacu, liver and kidney troubles, also private diseases of men und women. CONSULTATION FREE. Pallenta outside of clly writs foT Manns- and circular. Inclose 4c stama. The C. Gee Wo Medicine Co. lliliVi first St.. Near Moriisosu Portland. Or. FOR WOMEN ONLY Dr. Sanderson's Compound Savin and Cotton Root Pills, the best and only reliable vein edv for FKMALE TIUIl BLES ASD IRRECiVXARITIES. Cura the most obstinate cases in S to 10 days. Price J2 per box, or 3 for J3: mailed in plain wrapper. Addrees T. Jf'PlERCE,3UAlisky Eldg., Portland, Or.