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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (June 16, 1912)
10 TJIE - SUNDAY OKKCOJUAJi. PORTLAND,, : JUNE 16,: 1912. Millionaire Lumberman Ardent Rose Grower Rex Oregonus V. DISGUISE j BAFFLES riosest Friends Fall to Recognize Prominent Man Beneath Royal Robes Subjects Hall His Majesty - in CiTilian Attire. Unmasked Rex Oregonus appeared in the final electrical parade of Rose Festival week last night as . Frederick A. Kribs, millionaire lum berman. capitalist, real estate owner. rdent rose grower and Festival sup porter. . , Xo Festival Kins; ever was accorded a greater volume of popular acclaim by so great a throng of loyal., fun-loving subjects. No monarch with absolute authority over landed domains and patriotic people ever exacted more faithful service. Mr. Kribs is as well known outside of Portland as he is within the city. When hc.ap7eared on the streets last night without his kingly mask he was easily recognized by thousands of visit' ors as well as by the people of Port land. His many friends called familiar ly to him as be rode on his brightly Il luminated throne at the head of the magnificent Festival pageant. kiss; Popular With Subjects. ' His exit from the city over which he has held full sway for six merry days was made a joyous, happy, triumphant one. As Kex oregonus he was cheered repeatedly and lustily by the eager- eyed thousands who lined the streets. As Frederick A. Kribs he was cheered just as enthusiastically. For Mr. Krllis Is popular with all who know htm. That he was deserving of the high honor and distinction that attaches to serv ice as Rex, was the universal verdict of all who saw the parade. "Mr. Kribs has been one of the chief . supporters of the Rose Festival since its Inception." said Ralph W. Hoyt, president of the association, last night. "Ho has given liberally of his time and money to advance it both at home and and places outside of Portland. More over, he has been active In promoting the rose show which annually is one of the principal mediums of effecting the success and popularity of the Festival proper. His Influence has been instru mental, largely, hr establishing the Festival as a. permanent civic enter prise." t Throughout the- week Mr. Kribs suc ceeded In keeping, secret the fact that he was serving as Rex". Few. if any, people guessed' his 'Identity. Even his closest friends failed to pierce beneath the complete disguise that hid his face. Maay Venture Guesses. Ventures on his identity were fre 'quent from the first of the week until tlie last A score of well-known Port land men. either of whom might bi eligible to the position of Rex, were suggested. The most frequently men tioned, probably, was Phil Metschan, Jr. Among the others whose names were connected with His Floral Majesty were Will Llpman and H. C. Wortman. "It was a novel and pleasant expert, ence," said Mr. Kribs after laying aside hls royal robes and donning citizen attire. "If my part in the week's fes tivities contributed anything to the sue ress of the carnival I am satisfied. I hope that all my successors will enjoy the position as much as I did. "It was hard for me to ride through the streets and see my friends without being able to acknowledge them. Jt seemed strange indeed to see men whom I have known for years stare at me with blank faces. At times I could not help smiling. At such time I was com pelted to keep almost motionless on my throne lest some characteristic movement might betray my identity. In the whole week I did not see one person, outside of those Rose Festlva officials who shared my secret with me. who appeared to recognlM me.' Although this Is the sixth year of the Rose Festival, but five persons have v served as Rex. as this feature did not develop until the second year. The order In which they officiated wis Harry C. McAllister. Dr. Emmet Drake, General Owen Summers, W. C. Bristol and Frederick A. Kribs. lllin lllllll mrn IO FOBTIiAHD CAPITALIST WHO RECEIVE! CITY S HOMAuxi AS xuLS. KING, UHitiASKEO, IS FREDERICK A. KRIBS OK -' f thJl Sr-fl r1? $c.-7.W : Of- ;x:ia , -. let FOLLOW UP URGED ' Frederick A." Krlbs. " I a I CRUISER r.lARYLAND STAYS OPEN TODAY Captain Eilicott Will Hold Final Reception, 1 to 4, This Afternoon. Ad Club Man Says Go After Benefits of Festival. ROSE GIFTS SUGGESTED Frederick Hyskell Avows Citizens Are Thoughtless and Should Dis tribute Flowers Among Visi tors to Show Generosity. CAR COMPANY'S AID 915,000 Street Railway Assists la Making Festival Big Success. An Important factor in the success of festival week was the service, men and equipment furnished by the Portland Railway.' Light & Power Company. Much of this was required for the elec triral parades, which now ls believed to be the greatest attraction of festival week. The special equipment for the 16 floats is provided without expense, and the electricity for the illumination of these floats is given free. Especial ly trained carmen for the operation of the floats and a large extra force of inspectors, superintendents and track men required is freely contributed. In addition to this, the company con tributes a large amount of cash for the Human Rosebud Parade on the Kast Side. It also provides cars for these children to ride in. It provides cars free of cost for the rose shower. It Illuminates the large building at the corner of Seventh and Alder. It Is estimated that the company's actual contribution in cash, material and la bor amounts to something like $15,000. REALTY SOLICITOR TAKEN As Fugitive From Justice, A. B. AVhieldon. or Wllon, Arrested. Deputy Sheriff Phillips yesterday ar rested A. B. Whieldon. employed as a real estate solicitor by the Brong- Manary Company, as a fugitive from Justice. The officer declares that the name of Whieldon is assumed and that the man is really A. B. H ilson, who is wanted in Ogden, Utah, for passing worthless checks. The prisoner con tends that his name is Whieldon. A fugitive from Justice complaint was obtained in order that the authorities might have something on which to hold the man. He will be given a hearing Monday. Sheriff Harrison, of Ogden, x has been telegraphed to send copies of the warrant and Indictment and send a man at once wlUi extradition papers. Whieldon. or Wilson. was traced through a woman, formerly Miss An tonio BagmieL a nurse at the Good Samaritan Hospital, whom he married S:ay it. The description from Utah stated that he had a sweetheart by that name in this city. They were living at the Congress Hotel. The woman told Phillips that she first met her husband on a train between Denver and Colorado Springs in July. 1911. He is 44 years of age and she ls consider ably younger.1 i Now that the Rose Testival is over, why not proceed to follow it up in a business like way and get out of our effort to boost Portland all there ls in it." said Frederick Hyskell, local ad vertislng man and prominent member of the Portland Ad Club, yesterday. Mr. Hyskel) has thought out a scheme by hlch ' he believes the rose could be made of a great deal more benefit to the city as an. advertising medium. His suggestion, in brief, ls that blooms be systematically distributed to viators during the rose season. Portland's way of cashing in on her reputation as the 'Rose .City reminds me of the business man who runs an advertisement periodically. and fails to follow it up." he said. "There is a way to do this follow-up business, an easy way, in which every man, woman and child can help, and It will make people 'sit up and take notice. .. Roses Lured Him First Time. "My first visit to Portland was during the rose season. . 1 was here tw.p weeks when the roses were at their best, and the only rose of which I became the fortunate owner during that time was one I secured by boldly foraging for myself. "Since adopting Fortland as my home the same lack of attention by owners of rose gardens to those who admire and wtsh for them, and especially to the stranger In the city, has constantly been brought forcibly to my attention. I was in a party of automobllists one evening recently when the car stopped in front of a residence where' thousands of roses were in bloom. The lady of the house was within 60 feet, engaged in cutting blossoms. ' Do you think she offered us any? She did not. TaoughtleMaeaa Is Cause. I do not ascribe this attitude to any thing more than thoughtlessness, a state of mind which falls to appreciate what it would mean as a boost for Portland. If under such circumstance!: roses were handed out generously. A feature of follow-up work could be worked out successfully by assigning to a man the task of collecting all the roses available each day during the rose season and seeing to it that they were properly distributed one, if pos sible to every -visitor to the city through the hotels and railway stations. 'The value of . the mouth-to-mouth advertising which Portland would re ceive as a result would be immense an the effort, time and small cost would return to us with compound interest. We have cultivated a reputation as city famous for roses,, now . let us cul tivate a reputation for liberality with them, advertising In this way, by In feren;e, that Portland has .enough and more or everything lor all. ANOTHER CRUISER TO COME Marblehead With California' Xaval Militia Due July 9. Word was received yesterday by the Chamber of Commerce that the naval militia of California will come to Port land in the cruiser Marble.head on Jul; 0 to spend two days at the Elks' con ventlon, provided the city will ' fur nlsh a pilot to guide the big ship-up the Columbia, and Willamette Rivers to the Portland harbor. , Notice of the proposed trip was sent by Captain George W. Bauer, command lng the California naval militia, who said in a letter to Secretary Giltner, of the Chamber of Commerce, that the boys are anxious to r visit Portland. They plan to arrive here July 9 and depart July 11. Upon the receipt o the letter Secretary Giltner communi cated with the Port of Portland, wit the result that a pilot for the ship was promised. The Marblehead and- the California naval militia visited Portland in 191) and were shown many courtesies, thanks for whlck were expressed In letters to various clubs and other or ganlzattons of Portland, who helped tn .the entertainment. Captain Bauer n the recent letter said the members rtf the militia had not forgotten the reception here and desired .very much to visit Fortland again. CONDITION IS NOT SERIOUS Edward Johnson, Landed for Fight ing Fire, Xow In "Hospital. Edward Johnson, who was severely burned while fighting a fire from the fire-escape of the ninth- floor of the Corbett building Friday night. Is now at the Good Samaritan Hospital. : His condition Is not serious. Johnson .showed considerable pluck In fighting single-handed the flames that had caught on the decoratlonsrf He refused to recede until they had been extinguished. He then crawled Into one of the windows of the build lng. where medical aid was secured. Johnson operates the vacuum cleaner In the building. He was on the sio- ond floor when the shouts of fire from the crowds In the streets attracted his attention. Looking up he saw the decorations lc flames, and her hastily clambered up the - ladders, tore down the decorations and by beating them, managed to extinguish them." CHILDREN HAVE NOBBY TBAP IN HORSE AND VEHICLE PARADE. y l-ov tCSi , ;LH aS: I eft m . e It POXY AXD CART OF HARRIET ASD ALCWTX JONES, WHICH WOS SECOXD PRIZE. One of the prettiest turnouts in the horse and vehicle parade Thursday was that of Harriet and Alcwyn Jones, children 6f Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Jones, of 1790 Division street. Their, nobby little trap was beautifully decorated with pink roses and pink ribbons. - Nellie, their little pony, marched as proudly as the proverbial peacock. They won second prise in their class. . . BIG SHIP SAILS TOMORROW . - . . ., i Cloud of Gloom Rests Over Officers ! and Crew as Result of Drowning of Young Seaman Burial...: Service " Arranged. Notwithstanding there will be a burial from" the ship and that he had Intend ed closing the cruiser to visitors to day,' Captain Eilicott said yesterday that because of the keen, interest shown by the public in the Maryland, he would make a concession, and the reception hours will be from.l to 4 o'clock this afternoon. As there will be work for everyone in caring for. the Oregon Xaval Militia and preparing to sail to morrow morning, all visitors mu leave the ship as soon as possible after 1 o'clock. . " One cloud floated over the Maryland yesterday to dim what would have oth erwlse been the bUBlest day of her stay In port. The accidental drowning Fri day night of P. A. valles, a seaman, cast a gloom. Despite that fact, vis itors were received in greater numbers than before and the principal guest was Governor West, who called official iy on Captain Eilicott and was accorde the honors of his rank, being given salute of IT guns as he left the cruiser at, 1:15 o'clock.. Governor's Call Purely Formal. ' The call of the state's chief execu tive was purely - formal, although he was Interested In Inspecting tne big gest fighting ship on the Pacific and in ascertaining the general features of the vessel on- which the Oregon Naval Militia ls to cruise, captrfln Eilicott played an Important part in launching the militia organization in advising how it should be carried out, though not officially connected with the body, Previous to the call of Governor West the Maryland's commander officially re turned the call of James Laldlaw, Brit lsh Consul, and In the afternoon, ac companled by Mrs. Eilicott and officers of the ship, their wives and other guests, attended a garden party at the home of B. s. - Josseiyn. neaa oi tne Portland Railway, Light & Power Company. ' ' - On the eve of departing for the south, although the ship will return to As toria to discharge the militiamen at the end of the cruise. Captain Eilicott ex pressed his gratitude for the kindly treatment accorded the crew of the Maryland. He said: ' Officer Enjoys Visitors. ' . "I wish to say that I have not any where had every want so completely foreseen as provided by the Port of Portland. They thought of things ae tails that had not occurred to me. One of my greatest gratifications was the number of persons who visited tne -snip, coming as- they did from all over the Northwest, and for them to reallsevt'uai money' appropriated for the .Navy was wen spent anu .mat u wi,.fni huhu, to be in the Navy as wen as 10 .opip their country. I also desire to say in all sincerity that I have never seen the Maryland handled better than was done byCap tain Archie Pease in bringing her u the river to Portland. I could not have done better myBelf. And the moorings provided for the vessel, for comfort, convenience and safety, were absolute ly perfect, thanks . to Harbormaster Speler. There is not a man aboard the Maryland who has not enjoyed the stay in Portland. If for nothing else, the river trip has been a revelation to them, although they are men who have seen much of the worm and us scenery The principal pleasure has been the hospitality of Portlanders. We are Dleased to have been able to lend our efforts to the success of the voyage of the Maryland, which places Portland on the man strongly as a harbor where the Navy's largest vessels, on the Pa cific may anchor. Formal Burial Today. There will be a firing party, trum peter to sound "taps" and pallbearers to leave the ship today for the funeral of Valles. A board of Inquest was held aboard the cruiser yesterday afternooni following the recovery ot tne body by Hua-h Brady, the municipal grappler. A report made of the facts was that the deceased seamen was returning from shore in a public launch and as It was about to land at the starboard gang way of the Maryland, he slipped from the guard and went overboard. Ensign C. G. McCord, who was returning on the same launch, had gained the deck of the ship, when he heard the cries from below and immediately ran down the steps and plunged into the river, but Val.'es . sank from view ana mougn the officer dove in an effort the locate him. he was compelled to give up. Men of the ship also dragged, but it was only, after Hugh Brady had worKea for several hours that he discovered the body was caught - on one of the pro- Dellers. Valles enlisted in Marcn, nil, ai uai- as. Texas, and had been on the Mary land six months, three months ago hav ing been given the rating of seaman. He was about SB years or age. curslon tickets, covering the time of a round of festivities up and down the Pacific Coast. Assigned particularly to the work of handling this class of criminals were Detectives Moloney, Swennes, Hellyer, Tichenor and Howell, while the re maining members of the department co-operated, and all worked double shifts. Extensive knowledge of the faces of pickpockets who have been "mugged" here or elsewhere, aided these officers, and nearly all of their catches were made In this way, none of the "dips" being caught directly in the act. ' Example May Be Helpful. .Severity of the Municipal Court nas greatly aided the work of the officers and a strong showing has been made, with desire to let the underworld know that the town is not "right'because a much larger influx of criminals is-ex- pectcd at the time of the Elks' Re union;, when the cleverest "wires" in the business are expected here all the way- from the Atlantic . seaboard Events of the past week are relied upon to check the invasion to a very large extent. In all departments, the city has been remarkably free from criminal opera tions during the week. Prowlers, sec ond-story workers and petty thieves generally, who usually take advantage of tne absence of . householders as an opportunity to commit depredations, have obtained little. While no reports have reached the police of bunco men working In. the city, it is probable that there have been a few cases, as these men are clever at decoying their victims be yond the reach of a "squeal." CRIME RECORD TRIVIAL ONLY FIVE - LOST PURSES ltE- PORTED TO OFFICIALS. Suspects Arrested Were Prepared for Long Stay on Coast, So Riddance Is Beneficial. With returns from" the Saturday Ight crowds yet to hear from. Captain of Detectives Baty and his men are felicitating themselves upon the fact that the Rose Festival week ls virtual ly over and that crimes committed by followers of such events have been al most negligible. Five losses of purses have been reported In the week, and only three of these cases show con vincing Indications of having been the work of pickpockets. Eleven of the fraternity. Known as such, have been placed under arrest. and six of yiem are now under sen tences or so aays as vagrants. xy tid ing ball at (500, the authorities have effectually checkmated a customary ex pedient .of the sure-thing men, wno, when caught, give bail for appearance and then work out the week at their trade. Plans Laid for Extensive Trln. That every calculation was made in the underworld for a harvest lo Port land during June' and July, is believed by the detectives, who say that nearly all of those searched had 90-day ex- WOMEN NAME COMMITTEES Work of Club Divided Among Mem bers for Coming Year. At the business - meeting of the Portland Women's . Club, Friday afternoon, Mrs. F. Eggert, president elect, announced the names of those who will serve on the various standing committees for the coming . year as follows: Calendar committee Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, chairman: Mrs. Bert M. Denl son. Mrs. W. H. Fear,-Mrs. Robert C French, Mrs. Fred L. Olson. Social committee Mrs. Harry E. Cblpman, chairman; Mrs. J. H. Cook, vice-chairman, with SO members whose names will be announced at the annual meeting. Visiting committee. Mrs. D. M. Watson, chairman: Mrs. C. Abendroth, Mrs. L. M. Hubert, Dr. M. A. Flinn, Mrs. F. C. Norrls. Mrs George K Clark, Mrs. F. F Boody, Mrs G C. Flanders, Mrs. Frances L McKenna. . Publicity committee Mrs. A. H. Breyman, chairman; Mrs. A, King Wil son. Mrs. Julia B. Comstock, Mrs. Julia B. Marquam, Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, Mrs. Grace Watt Ross, Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway, Mrs. A. C. Newill. Resolutions committee Mrs. Caro line Dunlap, chairman; Mrs. Grace Watt Ross, Mrs. E. T. Taggart. Philanthropic committee Mrs. A. Staiger, chairman; Mrs. J. H. J. Big ger, Mrs. Alice Moule, Mrs. James Muckle, Mrs. A. G. Dayton, Mrs. H. S. Gile, Mrs. T. A. Sherman, Mrs B. F. Weaver, Mrs E. D. Wrhitney, Mrs. H. L. Torrence, Mrs. G. B. McBride. Educational committee Mrs. M. A. Ogden. chairman; Mrs. C. H. Dodd, Mrs H. A. Moore, Mrs. L. O. Ralston Mrs; Helen M. Senn, Mrs. A. Tllzer, Mrs. D. A. Watters. ' - - Civic committee Mrs. M. Trumbull, chairman; Mrs. R. D. Cannon, Mrs. Emma B. Carroll, Mrs. Elmer Colwell, Mrs. J. W. Latimer, Dr. McLachlan. Mrs. W. H. Markell, Mrs. Charles Mathiot, Mrs. A. Wurtzweiler. Public health committee Dr. Esther Pohl, chairman: Mrs. G. M. Glines, Mrs. O. P. M. Jamison, Mrs. Esther A. Jobes, Mrs. Cora Puffie. Hall - committee Mrs. E. F. Riley, chairman; Mrs. M. A. Dalton, Mrs. Otto Kleeman. Chatauqua ' committee Mrs. M. A. Dalton, chairman; Mrs. Elizabeth Pet- tinger, Mrs. J. McRobert. Club delegates Censorship of mov ing-pictures and vaudeville, Mrs. A. C. Newill. -Visiting Nurse Association Dr. Mabel Akin. Greater Fortland As sociation Mrs. G. I.Franklln. -Social service council Mrs. . F. Eggert and Mrs. A. King Wilson. . , -' -rf ONE of the greatest ambitions of the married man is to own his home. It is a delightful feeling to. sit under your own porch and read your newspaper without a care in the world after -a Avell-spent day of hard work. . No rent dayi: look forward to-no thought of the time when misfortune may turn your dear ones into the street. It is all your own, to do whatyou please with. : It is such an easy thing to own a home let us tell you how: . Getting a home from us is just about as cheap as pay ing rent. "We have beautiful cottages and bungalows in the choicest sections of the. city, which you can get for just a little down and a little a month. Our building de partment will build you a home. " Come in and talk it over with us. , The FRED A. JACOBS CO. ( Largest Realty Operators on the Coast 269 WASHINGTON STREET, CORNER FOURTH CHEAPER LIVING IS TOLD Book at Library Shows Ways of Re ducing High Cost. The circulation department of the central library has: prepared an inter esting bulletin on the cost of living. The books listed do not deal with the cause of the increased cost of living. but show ways and means of reducing this cost The Library Association has received from Andrew Carnegiefunds with which to build a library building in Gresham. The building will be started as soon as a suitable site has been procured and deeded to the association Ql'EEtf OF KENTOW RIDES IN FESTIVAL PARADE IN FLORAL CHARIOT. . L K' f HIsa Hsnel Wannoth. .. One of the most striking floats of the horse and vehicle parade of last Thursday was the winner of the first prize. Kenton's char iot, drawn by four magnificent white horses. This picture won the applause of the tremendous crowds that viewed the parade. Miss Hazel Warmoth, Queen of last 'year's carnival, bandied the reins with splendid skill. The. human ponies, 13 girls dressed in white, preceded the chariot and were followed bjsathe Queen's aid. Miss Blanche Miller. Roman sen ators and soldiers, filling in the background.: gave vividness to a Roman scene that was carried out in splendid detail. The char- lot, decorated In plnK roses Dor dered in white, presented a color scheme that was really beautiful. Mrs. Ida L. Schreiber and Mrs. Dr. KllUngsworth gave much of their time to the decoration ot. this float. : John McDermott. of Vancouver. -B. C. designed this part of the parade, and under his supervision the entire work was carried out with great credit.. .Ac PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT ". Beginning tomorrow. Monday morning, the 17th Instant, this haif-century-old and favorably-known alma mater for thousands of the best trained business men and women of Oregon and elsewhere, signalizes its progress by the Introduction of a new and strong personnel in manage ment, which bespeaks a recognition and employment of twentieth cen tury methods in the development of the highest attainment lit both In-, tellectual and moral education. The students and graduates of this school are distributed over the civilized world, and the proficiency of those who have partaken of Its educational benefits Is thoroughly estab lished in the minds of business men everywhere. Under the new management every care has been taken to strengthen the curriculum by a teaching force which covers generously every fea ture of pedagogical requirement In the class-room; and the student may be assured that no expense has been spared, or duty shirked, to place the Portland Business College in the very forefront of business colleges of the Nation. ' ' The shorthand department of this school Is supervised by Mrs. M. E. Ballard, whose great proficiency, both as writer and teacher of Gregg shorthand, is as familiar to business men of -the-Pacific Coast as the degree of excellence acquired by her pupils. , In this school may be secured that mental and personal fitness which assures our graduates & warm welcome to the 'business worltf every-t where; and the glory of achievement for us shall be to feel that the time ' and interest spent upon our students shall secure to them the reward ' which our oare and best energies in their behalf shall merit. i An enrollment here ensures a successful and happy future business career. PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE EDWARD -W. WHITE, President and Manager by the . Gresham- people. The library which has been in operation there for several years is one of the most flour ishing of the out-of-town branches. Gresham is (he center of a progressive farming community which has always taken great Interest In library affairs and has been eager to make use of the books and magazines provided by the library. It is hoped that the .new building will be a social and civic cen- ter, not only for the town of Gresham but also for the surrounding district. Meyer &-Johnsons architects, are al ready at work on the plans. . The contracts for the construction of the North Albiha Branch will be let this week. This attractive building with its auditorium and committee rooms will be ready for occupancy early in the Fall. The North- Alblna branch is at present located at 1131 Alblna avenue, one block south of Killingswortit ave nue. . It ls rapidly growing in value to the community, as the number of books increases upon the shelves. Last month it showed an increased, use of S3 per cent. - . . rt . GRESHAM, Or., June 15. (Special.) Announcement was made yesterday by the County Library Association that the sum of 112,000 had been awas-ded Gresham for a Carnegie Library bulld- ng. All conditions pertaining to the gift have been compiled with, including the purchase.: of an approved site . and a guarantee of $1000 a year as a mainte nance fund. '. t published. She also gave a number of song recitals while in California Mrs. T ...... ..,,.... ...... -1..V. i . i uboocii .i ' i oi: o a , 111 i mill ai in v un c. it is jars. i.assen s intention to return shortly to her home in New York.' She was well known in Portland as Mrs. Frank W. Stechan. Last Summer she visited friends and relatives In Portland after an absence of many years. WIFEBEATER'S PARDON HIT Judge Taznell .Says Council. Erred in Paroling Stevenson. Declaring that the City Council acted unwisely . In passing - an ordinance granting a pardon to Ned Stevenson, a wife-beater. Municipal Judge Tazwell sent a communication, to Mayor Rush light yesterday asking the Mayor to veto the ordinance. The pardon was granted at tba request of Councilman Jennings, who said that Stevenson was a ' poor, man and was discriminated against in the Municipal Court Judge Tazwell declares in his letter to the Mayor that Stevenson's case was one of the worst ever tried in the Municipal Court. "Stevenson was ar rested on request of his wife," said Judge Tazwell. "She charged him with assault and battery, and appeared in court and testified against him. She said he had abused, her and" her chil dren for a long time, often threatening to shoot the whole family. She said be drove them all out of the houie dur ing the silver thaw last Winter. . . "I cannot but think that the Council was Imposed upon and that that bods would never have passed the ordinance if the facts of the case bad been known." - Mayor Rushllghtswill Investigate. Harrison Fisher Girl Writes) Poems. Mrs." May C. Lassen, formerly Mrs. Frank W. Stechan, of this city, who is the original Harrison Fisher girl, has written a book of verse. For the past six months Mrs. Lassen has been vis iting her sister, who is a nun in the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy at Red Bluff. Cal. In. this time Mrs. Lassen wrote the poems, which she: has just Temperance Union Elects. -CENTRALIA, "Wash., June 15. (Spe cial.) The Cowlitz County . Women's Christian Temperance Union has elected the following officers for the year:-Mrs. E. S. Collins, of Ostrander, president; Mrs. Bertha-Buland, -of - Castle Rock, corresponding secretary; Mrs.. Carrie Roberts, of Kalama, recording secre tary; Mrs. Alberta Burcham, of Kelso, treasurer, and Mrs. Mabel B. Camp bell, of Kalama, vlce-presjdentsj. r . : : 9 ft i.iniiwiwiiTTTI " " ! R. W. STEVEN3 J .The constant growth of Port- land has made a demand for specialty stores, and the latest addition is the Northwest Hom X eopathic Pharmacy, which was recently opened at 202 Roth 2 child building, located on the northwest corner of Fourth and i Washington streets. Mr. Stev- J ens, the manager, is well known in Portland as a homeopathic a J pharmacist. A complete assort- ment of freshly prepared remc- s J dies will -be kept at all times or made up as. desired. - KRANICH & BACH A good upright piano from $50.00 up, this week. -; . KOHLER & CHASE .s Big Used Piano Sale. ' ! . 375 Washington Street. .