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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 6, 1900)
5' 12 THE MORNING ORECfoHI&ff, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, '1900. OL.DS & KING as ? OU R INFORMAL OPENING TODAY AND TOMORROW IN MILLINERY AND SUJT ROOMS WILL PRESENT . Delightfully novel designs in most artistic t - conceptions of the world's famous style-set- ters of LADIES' SMART ATTIRE, INCLUDING MTLUNiERY, SUITS, WRAPS, Among them many exclusive importations ' " personally selected hy our head millinery and ' tf suit ladies. . ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED Opening Gun of the Fall Glove Campaign Ladies' Kid Gloves at 99c Pair PRIMB $L25 GRADB OP INE, SOFT, KID. SUEDE OH GLACE FINISH. '12LNEJ'IM GACB W , OUR "THEODORA" SUEDE KID taSSHJ earl mi)4? anfl Black mode. sray. Pearl and white S lack S-clasp -wrist and pressed fingers. elasp wrists. GLOVE BARGAIN EXTRAORDINARY AT 99c PAIR.' DISMISSED THE CASE Suit Against Hon. H. W. Cor bett Out of Court. PLAINTIFF DID NOT CARE TO APPEAR 93 I at Cape Jfome, "Where He Ex pects to Star All Winter Mr. Dolpk'a Statement. The, suit of E. E. Peterson against Hon. H. "W- Corbett for $100,(0 damages for having alienated the affections of his "wife, was dismissed in Judge Frazer's court yesterday by George W. Joseph, at torney for the plaintiff. Mr. Joseph first made an Ineffectual .at tempt to have the time of trial of the case continued from September 12 to Oc tober 15, on, account of the absence of the plaintiff at Cape Nome. In support of his motion for a postpone ment, the attorney filed an affidavit re citing that prior to the date of signing the complaint the plaintiff had made prep arations for going- to Alaska; and could sot refuse to go without disappointing many person interested -with him In an enterprise to be carried on there, and that affiant told plaintiff the case would come up for trial some time in September, and plaintiff expected to Teturn here on Sep tember 1, but, owing to circumstances over which he had no control, would be unable to be here prior to October 15. It -was further stated that the trial could not safely proceed without Peterson's presence, who would tetlfy that he was the husband of Inez Peterson, and always contributed to her support and treated ner as his wife, and mad a visit to her shortly prior to ascertaining the facts concerning her and the defendant; also that he was working -at Butte, Mont., be cause he could do better there than else where, but could not have his wife with him because of his small means, but al ways corresponded with her, and she was a true and faithful wife un,til estranged from him. Cyrus A. Dolph and John M. G-earin, who appeared for the defendant, strenu ously objected to any continuance, Mr. Dolph stating that he was possessed of information that the plaintiff had no in tention whatever of coming here to at tend the trial. In this connection, Mr. Dolph read an affidavit signed by Albert Hess, as follows: "On August 13, 1SO0. I had a conversa tioa with Mr. J. E. Peterson, of Spokane, TrhO is a brother of E. E. Peterson, the plaintiff herein. In that conversation, J. EL Peterson informed me E E. Peterson was then residing at Cape Nome, he hav ing left Seattle on May 10, on the steam r Lakme, for that place; that he had received a number of letters from him. In which he, US. E. Peterson, declared his Intention to remain in Cape Nome through the Winter, and did not expect to return before next year; also that J. E. Peterson stated that E. E. Peterson had not referred to this cause In any manner whatever." The complaint was filed in July last, and was sworn to by the plaintiff before a Justice of the Peace at Sliver Bow, Mont., in April preyious. Mr. Dolph contended that counsel for plaintiff had made no showing to warrant a continuance. The case had been set clown for trial on September 12, when the calendar was called on Tuesday, and wit nesses from a distance had already been fiubpenaed at a considerable expense. Mr. Joseph, In reply, stated that he had been very prompt in filing his motion for a postponement, and could not see how it was that witnesses had been sent for so soon. Judge Fxazer interposed tne remark that the order for witnesses was taken Tuesday. Mr. Dolph. resuming, said there was more than money at stake. The reputa tion of the defendant had been attacked, and they were anxious to proceed with the case, and the plaintiff ought to be here. Mr. Joseph retorted that all they want ed was mon.ey, and then proceeded to ex plain that he had seen a letter written by Mr. Peterson, and that he would start from Nome October 1. Counsel indulged in some more talk, and Anally Mr. Dolph asked Mr. Joseph if he had ever seen his client, Peterson, to which the latter responded: 'Yes, and he is as fine-looking a man as I -ever saw, and just as good as he looks." Judge Frazer Inquired whether It was the usual thing for a man to bring a suit like this, and then go off to the wilds of Alaska, and in denying the motion for a continuance, the court again alluded to this feature of the case, plaintiff's coun sel, in reply, saying: "Yes, that a man might file an, action and subsequently go to New York or some other place, expecting- to return. Judge Frazer commented somewhat harshly on this manner of doing things, referring to the fact that the defendant is a prominent citizen, and was dragged into court, and his good name attacked. He was put to expense and made to em ploy attorneys. It seemed strange that plaintiff's business in Alaska was of more importance than his remaining here to try this suit, involving such a ISrge sum $100,000." The refusal of the court to postpone the trial meant that Lawyer Joseph was to- all Intents and purposes knocked com- SEPARATE SKIRTS, - WAfSTS AND FURS. pletely out, so soon after he" took the only course left, and appeared before the clerk and filed a motion of ' ..dismissal. This states that the case is dismissed without prejudice to the right of plaintiff to bring another suit or action upon the matters set lorth in the complaint, and that -the defendant recover his costs up to the time of the dismissal. The attorney. In putting these condi tions In. his motion, Is evidently trying to let himself down easy, and he doubtless has no Intention whatever of trying to tile another complaint, which he could not, under any circumstances, do unless Pe terson should swear to It. Mr.-Dolph, In speaking of the case to an Oregoilan representative, said: "I regret the case will not be tried upon the day set for hearing, as I had no fear of the result. From the day Mr. Corbett learned that an action had been brought against him, I have In every proper way pressed the case to Issue and trial. The complaint appears to have been signed by the plaintiff on April 23. It was shown to numerous persons here, principally friends of Mr. Corbett, and was finally filed In court July 7. The purpose of this publicity and delay is, I think, easily un derstood. "At the time the complaint was filed Mr. Corbett was absent from the city, but upon learning that an action had been commenced against him, he came here for the purpose of making answer, which was iiled the day of his arrival. The cause has been at issue since July 13, and was regularly set for trial September 12. "My instructions from Mr. Corbett were to give the accusations contained In the complaint the most searching Investiga tion, and I have endeavored to do so. A large number of witnesseshave been sub penaed, and I had every confidence that the trial would show the action to be groundless and to have been Instigated, not at the instance of the plaintiff, but In pursuance of a scheme to obtain money from one Innocent of any wrongdoing oher than giving aid to an undeserving woman, who had plteously begged his charity In behalf of her paralyzed father." BROWNIES' RETURN. "Will Play at tlie Marquam This Af ternoon and This "Week. "The Brownies in Fairyland," who de lighted the children as well as the grown people In Portland early this week, will return today from Astoria, and will play a matinee this afternoon at the Marquam as an opening engagement, playing all the rest of the "week as well, with a Sat urday matinee. There has been an enor mous advance sale, showing that tho Brownies' friends number legion In Port- B. B. PETERSON, WHOSE SUIT land, and they will no doubt see a full house every night this week, and the matinees today and Saturday. i GUESSING CONTEST. $200 Given A-way in Prlxes. Stop at the "Henry the Fourth" booth and register your guess as to the number of paid admissions to the Elks' Carnival. Cash for the ladles, cigars for the gentlemen. "I really can't begin to tell the benerft I derived from Hood's Sareaparllla," is what many write. Opening Days in Millinery Opening Days in Cloak Room CARNIVAL Silk Bargains soo yards Black Peau de Sole Value $1.25 yard 2000 yards . Black Imported Taffeta Silk Value $1.00 yard 97c yd - special 73c yd special Colored Dress Goods Bargains 2500 yards'50 to 54-Inch all-wool two-tone! Chev- fHp vJ lots and Homespun ' Ju Mixtures, value $1 yard special 2000 yards 52 -inch all wool HomespunTweeds QE, ,A and Mixed Camel's- jJL Jil Hair Cheviots, our $1.25 special values '1500 yards 52-inch all .wool Pebble cheviots, K) A new fall coverings, our v v'v J u 2. 00 values special Black Dress Goods Bargains 2000 yards all-wool spong- ed Cheviots and Dlag- Ulfn lff onal erges, our 75c iv V v Jr M values special I5ooyards all-wool spong- Oft vrl ed Cheviots and Storm JlL Jl! Serges, our $1.25 values special 1200 yards new English (Tl AA.r Pierolas 3 1 .UU JU .Ourfx.50 values , special 1000 yards English Mo- hair Pierolas, in Choic- I KII tri est designs, our $2.00' rs vv j vs values special ee99eeeeQeoeeeeo0Oeeeeeeoao DONE BYTHEC1TY COUNCIL. MAYOR ROWE FILES HJS FIRST VETO MESSAGE. , , SecondrStreet Railvray Franchise to Be Passed On Thurmnn-Strect Bridge Alnost Impassable. At the meeting of the Coinmon Council yesterday the ordinances passed a short time .ago' with the object 6t "preventing Rlnsllng Bros.' circus from parading or showln here In competition' with the street fair were repealed. Mayor Rowe submitted his first ve"tor message. It was on a ",dead easy" proposition and was sustained by all of thd eiglits members present. A temporary loan was made to the police fund to enable the bills of the department tobe paid. Mayor Rovr e's First 'Veto. The Mayor returned ordinance 11,738 authorizing the Hcense committee to pur chase license tags for vehicles, without his approval. The Board of Public Works only has authority to expend money for such purposes, and the Council having Inadvertently overstepped Its authority, cheerfully sustained the veto. An ordinance providing for the transfer of $4235 67 from the general fund to the police fund as a temporary loan was p'assed, and the police claims will be paid at once. Ordinances repealing ordinances In creasing the licenses on circuses, placing a license on band wagons and circus wagons and forbidding the erection ot tents Inside the clty limits, were passed. An ordinance declaring tho cost of FOR DAMAGES 'WAS DISMISSED. repairing the sidewalk In frpnt of lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, In block 284, East Portland, to be ?77 73, assessing the amount to said property and, ordering It to be entered on the docket of city liens, was. passed. Ordinances declaring the proportionate share of the cost of constructing sewers In the followlng-named streets, and mak ing appropriation thereforewere passed: East Thirty-third street, East Twenty ninth street. East Morrjson street. Ordinances declaring the .probable cost of Improving the following-named streets and making appropriation therefore, passed: Sixth street, Stark street, Hal sey street, Vermont street. Ordinances providing for the time and . a BARGAINS Ribbon Bargains 3500 yards fancy Satin stripe Taffeta Silk Ribbon 5 inches wjde Regular 40c yard No. 5 and No. 7 plain Colored taffeta Ribbon No. 12 and No, 22-plain, 1 A ,'A Colored Taffeta Ribbon lUt y.U 1 ' 1 special Kid Glove Bargajns f Our regular $125 2-cIasp ' ,, .i Dressed Kid Gloves and f 1.25 3-cIasp Suede' Overseam 'Gloves ' Latestsfyle embroidery Oak, slate, tanj mode Brown," garnet, pearl and Black ; . special Handkerchief Bargain 400 unjaundere.d- . Ladies' hemstitched All-linen" Hand-embroidered Initial HandKerchiefs 13cea ' special Tapestry Portiere Bargain 100 pairs' Tapestry Pqrtieres CO 1Q nr Handsome . P.JJI' tfrocade patterns special Fringed'top and bottom manner of' Improving the following named streets were passed: East Eighth street. Union avenue, Reid street, X street. An ordinance providing for the time and. manner of constructing a sewer In Bancroft avenue was Introduced. Mr. Bronaugh said he was in. favor of tho Improvement, but as a majority of the residents on the avenue had protested against it, he would have to vote against It . Mr. Sharrett said he had looked over the situation and found that the sewer j was needed, as many cesspools thero were iuu 10; overnowmij. ,v vote 011 iiio passage ot the ordinance . resulted In, ayes 4, noes 4, so the ordinance failed to pass. An ordinance authorizing the Board of Public Works to Improve Main street, from Third to Fourih, including -widening It around the Thompson fountain, was .passed. , A Deep Question. A recess was taken to consider the mat ter of improving Second strqet, from Morrison to Salmon, petitioned for som6 time ago by J., A. Strawbridge. . The Council could not see Its way clear s to making the improvement, . as there -was no certainty" that the company owning the railway on that street would or could be made to pay its share ' of the cost of the improvement. In grant ing street railway franchises In the past sufficient care was not taken to protect the Interests of the city. Mr. Strowbridge argued that the property-owners Interested having petitioned for the improvement, the Council ought to go ahead and make it. and take chances, but It is not, willing to take such chances. In the end the matler was referred to the judiciary committee to investigate the nature of the franchise onL Second 'street, and ascertain whether the railway company is liable for its share of the cost of Improving It or not. v Other. Business. Resolutions directing the publication of notice for the Improvement of the follojv-lng-named streets weio adopted:' East Seventh, East Eighth, East Ninth, East Tenth, south half of East Eleventh, East Twelfth, East 'Fourteenth, East Twenty ninth and Irving streets.- The health and police committee report ed having received an offer of $462 for the site of the old crematory, at Rocky Point, and 'what 4s left of the structure, and recommended that the offer be ac cepted. The report was adopted. A proposition to wire the antlers of the bronze deer on the Thompson fountain and ornament them with electric lamps for $20 was referred to the committee on parks. A petition for a sewer in Tillamook street, between East Fourteenth and East Twenty-fourth, and remonstrances against proposed sewers In East Tenth and Schuyler streets, were referred to the committee on sewers. Several petitions for the return of pound fees were referred to the committee on health and police. r A remonstrance of the Oregon Real Estate Company against the Improve ment of Schuyler street. In front of their property, "under the Inequitable, Illegal and unconstitutional method ef assess ment - provided In. the, present city char ter," was referred 0 the" committee "on streets. .. The City Engineer presented a com munication calling attention to the neces sity of redeckliig the bridge on Thurman street, across Batch Creek, at once, or the street must be closed; referred to the street committee. A communication was received from the .Board of Public Works recommending that the ordinance providing for the time and manner of Improving Kelty street be repealed, on account of the excessive cost, and suggesting that proceedings for a less costly improvement be commenced. .City Treasurer Werleln asked the Coun cil to designate someA bank as a de pository for the Improvement fund. On motion of Branch the committee on was and means was directed to ascertain if Ladd & Tllton, would receive this money on the same terms as the $70,000 of funds they now hold. f Mayor Rowe announced that he had re ceived a telepnone- message announcing that the Mayor and Common Council of Seattle would arrive here at 5:15 P. M.. and on motion It was decided that Mayor Rowe and .the members of the Portland Council go4n a body to receive them. A SPLENDID COMEDY. "The Circus Girl" at the Metropolis , tan. ' That "Tne Circus Girl," played by the MaCoy company, at the Metropolitan, Is maklng'a hit Is clearly demonstrated by the big house It drew again last night. This cozy theater has been filled every evening this week, and a number of pa trbns have gone several times to see. this m special 5c yd Jftjnf 589m FRIDAY SURPRISE SALE Tomorrow Only A Big Bargain . LADIES' SILK WAISTS Elegantly made of Satin, Taffeta or Gros Grain Silk, in black, plain colors and a large variety of stripes, figures and ro ka do s The co or combinations are neat and the styles smart and dressy. Tomorrow Only See Display in Fifth-Street Window IBIEBR extremely funny play. The same bill will run the balance of the week, with a special matinee Saturday. E0BBR00K HOLDS HIS SEAT Jndge Frazer Decides the 14 Ballots Kot Frnndnlent. F. B. Holbrook, Councilman of the Ninth Ward, has won out In the election contest brought against him by his Re publican opponent, William Schmcer. Judge Frazer yesterday refused to hold that 14 ballots in precinct No. 42 marked for Holbrook show evidence of having been so fraudulently marked, anW Hol brook accordingly retains his seat by eight plurality, which was the result of the original recount of all the ballots In the ward. At the hearing yesterday, J. A. Wesco, as expert for Mr. Schmeer, testified that In his judgment these li votes do not each correspond with other crosses ion the ballot. His Idea was that the cross oppo site Holbropk's name In each of these cases varied from the other crosses of the ballot, and he told of other. things which he observed. ' . s J. A. Devlin', as expert for Holbrook. testified that he could not discover any great variance. The court inspected many other ballots to notice differences, If any, and altogether His Honor concluded that It was a knotty problem. There was a conflict of evidence, and he would not disturb Mr. Holbrook in the place, being unable to say that these disputed votes were not regularly cast for him. Municipal Conf't. Fritz Strobel, Charles Barenstecher, Frank Bruhn and Hermann Smith were each fined ?25 in the Municipal Court for having game in their 'possession, con trary to law. G. J. Hartman, L. Harlow and H. Tims, arrested, for riding' bicycles on the side walks, forfeited cash bail of ?5 each by not., appearing to make a defense. MUST BE RAISED THIS " WEEK. I will sacrifice the entire stock of Turkish and Persian , AT 352 MORRISON ST. AT AUCTION SALES DAILY 2:00 ANDJ:00 P.M. Regardless of cost,or vaue, un til the abovemountis'realized, by order of the owner, Levon Babayan, of Constantinople. A. W. LOUDER'BACkVAuct. HISLOPS TRIUMPH ROASTED COFFEES THE MOST SPARKLING DELICIOUS AND AROMATIC COFFEES EVER PLACED ON THIS MARKET NOW ON SALE Four Blends Ask your grocer -for them. THE NEW Wholesale Shoe House KRAU5SE & PRINCE 87 and 89 First Street, Portland, Or. 83.95 VISITORS WELCOME Our Waiting Room is intended for your ac commodation, and, you are cordially invited to use it for your own convenience. New Goods I New Goods In Millinery Dept. An especially attractive saovrlagr of seasonable high-class neadtrear. Full lines of the latest felt novel ties. - ' yv t In Cloafcarid'Sjiif Dept. This stoclcIsmore complete and attrac tive than ever hef ore at so early a date. The latest In Tallor-MadeSuIts Dress Skirts, Waists, Jackets, Petti coats, Children's Dressesvand Jack ets, v ; In Shoe Dept. , Dainty symmetrical Shoes, which give a p'quant shape- to' the foot. Correct in, every new detail. , Full. Lines of Ladies' Patent Leather Shoes, lace or button. j Box Calf and Velour Calf Lace Shoes. Leather-Lined Rain .Shoes, regular or high tops. j The latest styles of mannish and half mannish lasts, and the Newest effects '!lh Colored and Bronze Colonial Slippers. Complete stock of1 men's, hoys', misses' and children's shoes. See display of Fall styles in Mcrrlaon street Window. In Fancy Goods Dept. Everything newln Gloves, Hosiery, Un derwear, Neckwear, Ribbons," Laces, etc. In Dress Goods Dept. The latest conceptions In plain and fan cy weaves. - n Flannels Genuine French Flannels are made only In 27-incn Tvidtlis. We have them In 48 different shodes. at 60c per yard. A new sTtipment of Flnnncl Fran cniae," in polka dots, flgnrcs and plain figures. &.FRHNKCO I l3l a XJt 14J- 1 Q w Mid . fir -J. L. BOWMAN, Manager The Standard for The World JOHN CAFFREY, PACIFIC If .HL.W pommery((m) 1 ' H. LIEBES & COMPANY OF PORTLAND 288 Morrison St. . Jno. P. Plagemann, Manager. t Alaska Sealskin Jackets (London Dye) Our Great Specialty Stylish fur novelties In Sable, Mink. Persian- Lamb, Brietzschwantz. Er mine, Otter, etc., now complete. Furs Remodeled During Balance of Summer season we will continue to remodel fur gar ments at marvelously low prices. Stylo, fit and workmanship guaran Hlghest prices paid for raw fur3 . " Oregon Telephone Main 24. Caw5ton Company Heating and Ventilating Contractors Estimates Furnished on Steam and Hot Water Heating, Dealers In En- . gines, Boilers, MachlnerySuppHes 48 and 50 First St,-Near Pine TelMniV. PORTLAND, OREGON SCALES Stlmpaon Computing Scale Co.; B. E. Phil- lips, 60 Third st... general agent. Write for catalogue or call. Tel. Clay 391. Acts, wanted, Clothing and Furnishings In this departmen.t you can find tha very best values In the city, as every article is sold much lower than by any exclusive clothier. We carry none but the best makes, and every garment la nneiy ana iasmonamy tailored. Men's All-Wool Gray Worst ed Suits $12.50 Men's All-Wool Worsted Suits.... Fancy $12.50 Men's All-Wool Extra Fine Oxford Gray, "Vicuna, Cheviot, Fancy Worsted and "Velour Finished Casslmere Suits, $13.50, $15.00. $16.50, $17.50 and $18.00 Extra Quality Imported Worsted Suits, "$20.00, $22.50 and $25.00 Men's Fine All-Wool Trousers, newest styles and patterns, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50, $5.00 t0:$r.50 Young- Men's Suits, dark blue cheviots and sergesvand Oxford grays, slaes 14 to 20 years, $f.50 to $13,50 Boys All-Wool Vestee- Suits, dark and medium gray mixed ohevlots, sizes Z to 9 years, $3.50 to $9.00 ' Boys' AIT-Wool Double-Breasted Two Piece Suits, cheviots, cassimeres and tweeds, sizes S to 16 years, $3.T5t0$6.50 We are Agents for Hawes Celebrated $3.00 Hats The swellest and best ?3.00 Hat In Amer ica. JUST RECEIVED The John B. Stet son Hats in the latest shapes, $4.00 and $5.00 Xew Antnmn Xeckwcar, COc, 75c and ?i.op. Elks Canes, with purple ribbon bow, COc. 73c nnd ?1.00. Elks' Xeckwear, the official shade, 50c. Fior a fine tailor suit, made from the choic est line of cloth shown in Portland. Do not order your Fall suit until you sec our patterns. We have a surprise for you. Salenr Woolen Mills ; 85 Third St. Champagne Quality Is & GRENO Over. COAST REPRESENTATIVE. TRUNKS Trunk factory. 50 Third t.. between Ptna and Ash. Trunks retailed at wholesale prices, Tel. Clay 301. Trunks taken la exchange or repaired.