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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (March 28, 1920)
TIIE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, MAKCU 28, 1920 Ti HOTEL PROPRIETOR, LONG ACTIVE IN OREGON BUSINESS AND POLITICS, WHO DIED YESTERDAY. s DIES AT AGE OF 80 L Phegley & Cayender .".l Office of State Treasurer Clean House and Be Hospi . able, Call Sent Forth. COR. FOURTH AND ALDER STS. j Held at One Time.. For Young Men Who Are Thinking About Their Easter Suits FAMILY AT BEDSIDE 70,000 VISITORS C0M.IN 4 14 HIS mmm T--.-.r., t.--. ..,.,...,.. .m.m mm.t. , " f - "S V V 1 4f ' --- ' , , t J? a?KV 1 FOR CITY BEAUTIFU . i Courageous Battle Fought Against ' Great Odds Since 1915 Owner . Dies at Imperial Hotel. fContlnued From First Pafj.) Portland and (since that time had been a resident here and a factor in the business of the city through his re lations with the Imperial hotel. Dur lug" his Ion? life in the state he made many friendships among the political and business leaders of Oregon and was one of the most widely known men of the "old school" in the north west. Mr. Metschan via born in Hesse Cassel. Liermanv. March 24. 1840. He wag a son of Frederick U. and Caro line C. Metschan, natives of the same province. His father, who was a grad uate of Heidelberg university, was a lawyer and an attache of the duke of Hesse. . At the age of 14 years. Mr. Metschan left Germany aboard a three-masted clipper ship and arrived in New York. . January 1, 1855, after a 40-day voy age. From there he wento Cincinnati where he arrived with just J4.75 in hie pocket. He went to work for an uncle, receiving Jo a month besides his board and clothes and at the end of a year had saved 60, besides learning the butcher's trade. Call of Went Is Heard. But the west was calling him. and hi the sprint: of 1858 he removed to tearven worth, Kan., and went into business In the bhawnce market. Those were the days of the Pike's Peak excitement, and he Joined the throng of jrold-scekers westward bound. In the spring of 1S59 he crossed the plains to Denver and thence to California Gulch (now I.ead ville, where he opened a meat market. Returning to Leavenworth in the fall of 1860, he enjoyed the privilege of voting" for Abraham Lincoln. It was nhile there that he attempted to join the army, but was repected because of his youth. In the spring or isni ne reiumeu to California Gulch, but soon joined tn expedition for the far west, trav ersing the pony express route and landing in Sacramento just before the floods of 1S61. During the winter he was employed on General Hutch inson's ranch, and in the-spring he started for the Caribou mines in British Columbia. A short stay in Victoria convinced him of the futility of the enterprise, and he returned to the atates. arriving in Portland in June, 1882. - He engaged in the bakery business but soon afterwards went to Canyon City, Grant county. Or., where he fol lowed mining and prospecting at first, and then opened a meat market, con ducting the same and a general mer cantile business until 1890. Story of Arrival Told. An interesting phase of his landing In Portland and his first impressions here are told in a letter which he wrote to his parents August 1, 1S62. He said: ' "I took passage on a steamer to . Victoria on Vancouver island, a Brit ish possession in North America. This trip lasted four days. At this , time the news from the mines was not encouraging and I concluded to re main here and await developments and If possible to engage in business. ' "Nothing suitable presenting itself, and being tired of waiting, I con cluded to proceed to Portland, Or. This city is the fitting-out place for another mining section, and I arrived here on June 8 after a two days' ccean trip. The place seemed lively and I concluded to establish a bakery in partnership with a German baker, a business which was needed here as there were only two bakeries who had to supply a population of 4000, Besides the many strangers who were continually returning to the mines. Floods Inundate House. "We rented a house for $35 a month. The building, being an old one and very much neglected, cost us consid erable for repairs. TVe had worked on the building only one week when -the river, owing to the melting snows in the mountains, rose to such a height that the oldest inhabitants, except Indians, could not remember -such high water. This spoiled our calculations, for the lower part of the .city, in which our house was located. ;,was under water three feet. Through -thls experience we lost a full month 'and sustained a loss of at least 1300. On July 15 we started the .second time, and one week thereafter were ready." After settling in Canyon City Mr. Metschan married Miss Mary Schaum, who was born in Hesse-Darmstadt. Germany, and died in Salem, Or., in 1895. His second marriage was in San Rafael, Cal., to Mrs. F. D. Sweet ser, who was born in Canada and ac companied her parents to California. His children, all born of his first marriage, are: Frank Metechan of Portland; Mrs. Anna Cattanach, Can yon City, Or.: Mrs. Emelia Meredith, Salem. Or.: Mrs. Julia Griffith. Salem, Or.; Phil Metschan Jr.. manager of the Imperial hotel. Portland; .Otto W. Metschan, assistant manager the Im- J perial hotel. Portland; II. A. Metschan, I treasurer of the Imperial hotel. Port- land: Dr. E. L. Metschan, dentist,) Portland, and Mrs. Lilian Flanders, Portland. Cooary Treasurer Office Held. For four years, while residing in Grant county, Mr. Metschan held the office of county treasurer, for two yeara served as county clerk and for four years officiated as county Judge, after which, in 1888 to 18S0. he again aerved as county clerk. In 1S90 the republicans placed him on their ticket for state treasurer and he was elected by a majority of 700. while at the same time a democratic governor was elected byBOOO majority. He assumed the duties of the office In January. 1891. and about the same time established his home in Salem. At the expiration of his term he was re-elected by a plurality of 23,000 over hla democratic opponent. Lod-e Memberships Held. Mr. Metschan was a member of the Masons, Oddfellows, 'Workmen and Elks. He held the position of grand master of the grand lodge of Oregon, A. F. and A. M., during the years 1898- j 97. He was raised to the Royal Arch degree In Blue Mountain chapter No. 7. A. F. and A. M., of Canyon City. For a time he was connected with Oregon Commandery No. 1, Knights templars, and he later became a Barter member of De Bolay Com mandery No. 5. Knight. Templars, of Salem. He was alo identified with Oregon Consistory No. 1 and Al Kader Temple of Portland. Mr. Metschan was of a kind nature and very liberal. He gave away a for tune during his lifetime to various' charities. During bis later years. In fact since V f u Sri jt " . s S 1 ,jo'';vi''V -. . . M. v : x - V J . ft 4 x;v..'x V t fc 4-x J mmin i4 ' i " A. "x 4 ' V, " f xf 1 4 ,il it Vx V SX tf.x Care and Comfort for Journcjln Caravans Chief Thouglit Which Now Concerns Local Brethren WHAT SHItl.VKItS ARB ASK ING OF POHTLASiD. Don't raise prices on any thing. Get your wood in early. Clean up your lots. Trim your rose bushes and set out new ones. Cut all weeds or tall grass. Keep all obstructions out of the streets in buslnees or resi dential districts. Take down all "for rent" or "for sale" signs. Be a good fellow, ever willing to aid. Know your city, so you can " mini luai visiiui. Don't park your auto in the business district. Give the strangers a "lift" in your car whenever possible. If you have a room to rent, call the committee at Main 3800 or Main 3801. mi giiia "Hlb JIETSCHAX SR. 1878, he wore a beard and an inter esting story is told of his explanation. It was when he was living at Canyon City and there were frequent Indian scares. Me was being shaved by the half-broed barber of the town wli an Iniian alarm was given. Although Mr. Metschan's face was only half shaved, the excitable barber would listen to no protests but left his cus tomer and hastened away. Angered at the barber leaving him in that ludicrous predicament, and not being accustomed to shaving himself, Mr. Metschan vowed he would never shave again. BOffSTER WEEK. CLOSES LANK COIXTV STOCKMKX DIS CfSS CO-OPICHATIO.V vantages of co-operation tithe live stock breeder. I'aul V. Maris, state leader of eounty agents; Ira 1. Whit ney. Iane county agent; J. B. Cor nett, breeder of Shedd,. Linn county, also were speakers. C. D. Rorer, head of the Rank of Commerce, presided. At a luncheon at the chamber of commerce at noon today Mrs. Mary K. Fawcett, dean of women at the Oregon Agricultural college, made a stronpr plea for the miliage tax for the support of the college, the University of Oregon and the state normal school. of Breeders Gather at Chamber Commerce in Kugeuc for .All Day Meeting. EUGENE, Or., Ma.vb 27. (Special.) The pure-bred livestock industry in L.ane county received a great impetus at an all-day meeting of stockbreed ers at tiie chamber of commerce in Eugene today. This was the final rally of live-stock booster week, and the last of a series of meetings held at different towns and communities throughout Lane county during the entire week. At the close of the meeting it was announced that the farmers of Lane county during the past week have subscribed $1730 to stock in the Pa cific international livestock exposi tion at Portland. W. M. Ladd, pioneer pure-bred live stock breeder of Portland, was one of the principal speakers this afternoon. Mr. Ladd told of the history of the pure-bred stock Industry In this state. O. M. Plummer, manager of the live stock exposition, explained the ad- LAWYERS AGAINST ZONING 0iHrtuiiilios for Graft Discerned in Spokane Proposal. SPOKANE, Wash.. March 27. Ob jections to a proposed city zoning sys tem for restriction of building In res idence districts were made at a meet ing of the Spokane County Bar asso ciation today. "It may become a serious instru ment of graft unless it is carefully watched." W". A. Monten declared. .Several attorneys expressed the opinion that a state law would be re quired to permit passage of an ordi nance providing for zoning. A com mittee was appointed to inquire into the legal phase of the matter. More than 70,000 visitors are com ine; to Portland the week of June 20 They will be arriving by the thou sands in special trains Mondav. This is the estimate, made by the executive committee of the Shriners of Portland, who are making every possible effort to care properly and comfortably for these thousands of people from all parts of the United States and territories. The Shriners are asking the people of Portland 300,000 strong, to aid in this work in every possible way and have made few suggestions that may guide the citizens. First of all, with the hotelmen and caterers lined up against the prof teer, it is urged that there he no at tempt to increase prices on anything during the week. Cleun-l'i) Call Seat Out. In an effort to make Portland the cleanest city in the world at least during Shrine week, efforts to clean up lots, cutting weeds and tall grass, keeping wood piles off the streets and elimination of all debris In the resi dential and business districts, is an urgent request made by the Shriners of the people of the city. As Portland's fame throughout the world Is as "The Rose City," it is re quested that the citizens put their "beautiful rose- bushes ii excellent shape, cutting them back so that new growths may be given a better chance to show results during June, i This should be done at once to get the best results. Grow as many roses as you can, is the plea. Take Down Signs In Requested. J THEY'RE m i ' iii CHB iAUM CLOTHES HERE IN THE SMART NEW STYLES In these suits you will see clothes designing at its newest and best. You will see fabrics and tailoring which will delight a keen judge of good clothing. You will see the kind of clothes that insure smart style long wear good value all three! l I Pi The prices on Kirschbaum jjl J I tor3 they are asked to call Main 3800 or Main 3501 and. make known Ui s fiict, listir.jr their vacant rojms with A'nrse Charged With Theft. Rose Richardson, nurse, 32 years of age, was arrested on a charge of lar ceny yesterday, after Mrs. B. C. Mar tin, house detective at the Olds. Wort man & King store, charged she had taken a silk camisole. She was re leased on $10 bail. "We cannot urge too strongly on the people of Portland the need for careful and proper treatment of the thousands who will be within our The elimination from view of the;,h. Kh..i i,,.Hmrt. t.Icitnrv all f n r -tr t " n,. tfrr. ca la I signs is requested, thus giving to the visitor the fullest evidence that Port land is the city of homes, for which it is favorably known throughout the country. The realty dealer has real ized the benefit of this move and though he probably will have many opportunities to rent or sell homes to many who will be so attracted to Portland, that they will deji.le to re main hece, "yet the campaign will not be made so openly by the unneces sary display of signs and ove;-pl?c-arding of the city. Automobile owners are urged not to park their cars in the business sections of the city during the week of Shrine convention and Rose Fes tival. Rooms in Grenf Demand. Then, too, last but far from least, is the request by the committee that if any citizens can spare a room or rooms for the convenience of the visi- gates that week," said Mayor Baker yesterday. "It means more for the cliy than c-ulj be estimated r Me coin of the realm and the city of ficials might add that they are in hearty accord with the efforts of the Shriners to make Portland's fame greitor and wider as a result of tl.e session of the Imperial council and the 1920 Rose Festival." French nrse at Centra Ha. CL:NTIALIA. Wash.. March 27. (Special.) Aliss Ollle feinceer, a French girl, arrived in Centralla last night to be nurte In n locnl hnplll The young: woman served as a nura during the war, and one of (he fust persona she met Iwre after allgh'liic from the train whs one of her for mer patients, Hrriwrt I'arrmh. a youna murine who wii pevrrely wounded In action on (he day the armistice was mrried "1 Pho eograph Prices " Smashed AJ I -"Jt Oiv iJ: lip"'" Ag3 -.'ifrfl f-flfc, REASONS WHY you should have your eyes tested by me. There Is No Pain in My Sight Testing For I use no drugs or drops, but employ the latest sci entific methods of sight testing. My rooms are private and the actual Sight Testing is most interesting to the patient, and not in any way inconvenient. Many know this, but those who imagine a visit to my office is as much to-be feared as a visit to the dentist, are quite mistaken, for your EYES are not touched in any way by my method. I will test your sight and advise you as to the needs of your case. My Perfect-Fitting Glasses will please and satisfy you. Dr. Wheat Kyrsli-cbt Specialist Second Floor Morgan Bid. KatrMfe oa Waahlngrton ft. j NOW! iALL THIS WEEK THE SEASON'S SENSATIONAL SUCCESS! r ""He - STJSi'.'.f-.W trm V 'w Vi. . Vv-- w nn mmmi aw' mat ' iJiip The proof that thin is the greatest sale of Phonograph ever inaugurated in the North west is shown in the unprece dented number of sales within the pant week. Numerous pho nograph buyers have protperel at our expense. There Is a Reason for This Sale We aw closing out our Phono graph business. When this im mense stock of 1 50 machines has been disposed of we will cancel our lease and close the doors. The machines offered are brand new, high-grade, guaran teed instruments in beautiful case designs. Closing Out Prices i - -H . viO "i1 " ,?j-n-- Sv-" CECIL B. DE MILLE'S "MALE AND FEMALE!" FOUNDED OJT J. M. It ARIIIK'S FAMOUS PLAV "THE ADMIRABLE. CWCBTON" $ 50.00 New Phonographs... $ 38.00 $ 90.00 New Phonographs. . .$ 69.00 $125.00 New Phonographs. . .$ 99.00 $145.00 New Phonographs... $116.00 TERMS REMEMBER, every machine is backed by a written factory guarantee for one year. In addition to the new instruments we have a good selection of new and used Stradivara, Edison, Columbia, Pathe, Cremona, Brunswick and other makes. The terms during this sale are 20 per cent cash, the balance payable in 10 monthly installments. Should you choose to pay all cash we ill allow you a special discount. , $175.00 New Phonographs. .. 5139.00 $200.00 New Phonographs. . .$159.00 $225.00 New Phonographs. . .$179.00 $300.00 New Phonographs. . .$239.00 IK 'ffimm. WE WILL PAY YOUR FARE . During this sale we will pay railroad fare from points within 100 miles of Portland if you buy an instrument to the value of $100 or more. To those living within the 200 mile circle we will pay fare one way. COME IN AND BUY A PHONOGRAPH AND DO YOUR SPRING SHOPPING. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY paying extravagant prices for a phonograph. This sale makes it unnecessary, "A word to the wise is sufficient," and we offer it now. Wakefield Music Company 427 Washington St. Open Evenings 1 r. h;i- Unli; f:t FJai--.i''.'-"!V: -v 'i. 1: 4 Tie JUtUe House WIU tke Bis SaowC