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12 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1901. lllllll!gll$li Eyes tested free of charge by com- J Artistic Picture Framing at Popular petent optician. Prices. J Watches Cleaned and Repaired. & cssasszass " OLDS, TOM k KING J JW eZ- JZi flJ&J&7jr-" tjs w SPRING OPENING TODAY : TOMORROW That the Portland public appreciate high-class mer chandise was fully demonstrated by the enthusiastic crowds who gathered yesterday to enjoy the first day of our spring opening. The Charm of OUR MILLINERY elicited much commendation. "Nowhere else has such a gathering of Millinery been attempted" was told us by many of Portland's best informed ana1 most particular women. Other stores may show as many Hats, but no other Portland store attempts to show so many master pieces of Millinery genius. Come and see this display ,now at its freshest and fullest. OUR SHOWING OF NEW SPRING SUITS is equally attractive and comprehensive. Smart tailor made Suits, side by side with sumptuous imported gowns, almost classical in .their beauty. Fancy Silks FOR WAISTS, to wear with tailored Suits. A magnificent collection now on view from 75c to $1.50 yd. FOULARD DRESS SILKS Plain or twilled. Not one worthy style escaped our buyer in selecting this big assortment. Prices 60c to $1.25 yd. TAILOR SUITINGS The proper weight, latest weaves and colorings for the correct tailor-made gowns. Fancy Woolens For Waists Every day brings more of them to fill the gaps made by rapid selling. Special favor ites are Albatross, plain, silk embroidered, or silk striped. Henriettas, plain or silk em broidered. Silk warp Lansdowne, plain or silk figured. FANCY FOULES and Serges in pastel end dainty colors. A BIG IMPORT SHIPMENT OF LADIES' KID GLOVES Fresh, soft kid in moles, browns, grays, white and Oxblood for Spring wear. We especially mention our "VASSAR" at $1.50 and -REGATTA" at $2.00 pair Pique sewed and Paris embroidery. Gloves noted for easy fit and perfection of finish. NEWQFFIGIALOATHS Showers and Mack Sworn in Again, OLD COUNTY BOARD IN SESSION Several Opinions on the Commission, era' Muddle, but Jfo Solntion Of feredJudge Cake Holds Snort Meeting: by Himself. While Commissioners Showers and Olack have refused to meet with Judge Cake and organize a Commissioners' Court, under the new law, they have both taken a new oath of office before County Clerk Holmes to act as Commissioners, and to support the Constitution of the United States, the State of Oregon, etc The evident intention of this move is not clear, but it appears to be a case of play ing to win and playing to lose. If the new law Is decided to be good, they can assert that they were regularly sworn In under it by the properly constituted officer to administer such oaths, and If It is held to be invalid, they will continue to serve tinder the former statute, and the ad ditional oath of office will not cut any figure. It would not Injure any official to file two oaths of office or even more with in his term. An attorney, speaking upon the subject, said: "Their being sworn in shows that they have recognized the new law, and It estops them from acting under the old law. They also cannot follow the new law for one purpose, and disobey it as to all others. They have recognized the new iaw and refuse to obey It. The law says they can meet only at the call of the County Judge, and here they are meeting with Steele as chairman. They ought to stand on one foot or the other, either on the old law or the new." It is stated that the Commissioners were sworn in on advice of their counsel so as to be prepared for any move on the part of the County Judge, who might contend that the offices were vacant on account of their failure to take the oaths under the new statute. It is also said that the course pursued by the two Com missioners will avoid any legal question concerning their acts as a Board of Com missioners, pending the settlement of the existing dispute. Two constitutes a ma jority of the board, and the majority rules. The matter was kept quiet, but for what reason can on,ly be conjectured. County Clerk Holmes said: "Mr. Showers and Mr. Mack notified me that they wanted to be sworn in, and I did so. It Is Just the common oath, and there is nothing in It about the new law. There is no bond required." Mr. Holmes produced the pa pers containing the oaths, which are in the following form: I. . do solemnly swear that I will support the ConstKutlon of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Oregon and the law thereof, and I will faithfully, hon estly and impartially discharge the duties of and will faithfully demean myself In the office of County Commissioner during my continu ance therein, to the best of my ability, so help rae God. (Signed, subscribed and sworn before roe, etc) H. H. HOLMES. Clerk of the County Court. There was a meeting of the Commis sioners yesterday, but Judge Cake was not there. V?. B. Steele, Instead, acted as chairman, and Clerk of the County Court H. H. Holmes kept the minutes of the session. Commissioners Mack and Showers announced themselves as pres ent The bailiff, George Fawcett, was in attendance, and everything proceeded the same as if the act of the recent legisla ture creating a new County Board had never been heard of. Auditor Pope dropped in and submitted some mattens, thus denoting his recognition of the old body, and the presence of Clerk Holmes must be construed In like manner. County Physician McKay was also a caller. The meeting was held at the rooms in the City Hall, and general county and road busi ness was transacted. The first matter was a petition for a road extending along the railroad track from a point on the eastern part of sec tion 30 to the western boundary of the Rockwood road, and southerly to the Bar ker road. The viewers reported that the road would be dangerous near the railroad track, and that the damages incurred by the construction would outweigh the ben efits. The viewers report was adopted, and the petitioners will not get the road. Tax petitions filed by the Ainsworth National Bank. Fleckensteln, Mayer & Co., and Ellen McCormack were consid ered. Dr. McKay Informed the Commis sioners that he had borrowed some drugs he required for use at the Poor Farm until drugs bought under the bids adver tised for could be obtained. The County Clerk in explanation of his recognition of the old Board of County Commissioners, states that the situation Is a complicated one, but he thought that as Showers and Mack compose the major ity of the board, it was proper for him to accept their orders. At the same hour, 10 o'clock, at which the meeting at the City Hall was called to order. Judge Cake sat on the bench in the County Court room waiting for Mack and Showers to appear. They came not. however, and his honor, who smiled blandly, as if he had anticipated Just what occurred, finally remarked: "Well, I see they are not here, and I don't know that I am disappointed. I cannot tell Just exactly what I will do in the fu ture, but I have plans mapped out, and will proceed when I am ready." Judge Cake said he had Issued two or ders to the Commissioners to meet with him, and did not intend to issue any more. District Attorney Chamberlain Is the attorney for the county, and consequent ly Is Interested in the present controversy in his official capacity. He was Inter viewed by an Oregonlan reporter, and ex pressed himself as follows: "I would have to take cognizance of the existing statute, if I institute proceedings and bring them in the name of the state for the new board. If Mr. Steele brings a suit he can do it himself In his Individual capacity. I have not been consulted yet. I haven't given the matter much consider ation, but I presume a quo warranto pro ceeding against Steele to try his title to the office would be the proper step." Mr. Chamberlain was asked in case he was called upon by the County Judge whether he would act in the premises, and he answered: "Yes, I would take action If anybody should request me to Institute any proceeding, anybody who has any authority in the matter." "Suppose the old board should ask you for an opinion as a board concerning a contract or any county business, would you render it?" "I would give them my advice about that; certainly I would. JLl called upon by either board for an opinion, I would express to them an opinion as to which body I thought was the proper Board of County Commissioners." "If the old board should ask you to ap prove a bond for a contract under the new law providing for bids for supplies, would you give approval?" "I am not prepared to say. I would have to dig It out." In conclusion, Mr. Chamberlain said that, not havmg yet been asked to do any thing, he had given the subject little con sideration. Various perplexing questions could arise, which would be the occasion of legal search. At this time he did not wish to express his views regarding the constitutionality of the new act. I A NEW STANDARD OF MERIT IN Tailor-Made vSuits Special attention is called to the unusual excellence of the line of TailorMade Suits we are now showing ranging in price from $15 to $30 each New Separate Skirts, New Silk Waists, Silk Etons, Raglans, Box Coats, etc., etc. Finest Robes and Costumes. Millinery Trimmed Hats in great variety have been add' ed to our already large stock. Large as our Mil' linery department is there is scarcely room to hold all of the many new Millinery creations. VISIT THE Lace-Ribbon and Trimming depart' ments today. Hundreds of novelties are shown here. cocooooo 000000 " SIXTH SHIPLOAD OF BARGAINS Cambric Edgings g m g And Insertings 9 4 to i inch wide, regular ioc a yard, at 5c yard. i to i inches wide, regular 15c and 18c yard, at ioc yard. 8 to 10 Inches wide, regular 45c yard, at 33c yard. INTERNAL REVENUE TAX CHANGES MADE BY THE NEW IAW OF CONGRESS. Bank Checks, Medicines, Inmnrnnce Pollcien and Telesrrnph and Tele phone. Messnfires Free July 1. The official copy of the amendments to the war revenue act has reached Inter nal Revenue Collector Dunne. The chief changes that affect the general public are the omission of the stamp tax on bank checks and certificates of deposit; on patent and proprietary medicines; on mortgages, leases and all deeds under 52500; on telegraphic and telephonic mes sages and on bequests for charitable or educational purposes. Beductions In the tax rate are made In several Instances, such as beer, cigars, deeds and bills of ex change. Except in the case of "bucket shop" operations the new provisions will go Into effect July 1, 190L Many of the provisions of the law remain unaltered. Following is the summary of the prin cipal changes: Section 1 of the new revenue law pro vides that the tax on beer, ale, porter, etc, shall be 51 GO per barrel Instead of $2. Prior to the Spanish war the tax was 51 per barrel. In section 2, the only change Is one that requires bankers to pay on their entire capital when they were not In bus iness the preceding year. The old law provides for a tax of 550 on a capital not exceeding 523,000 and 52 for each addi tional 51000 of capital, computed on the basis of the capital and surplus for the preceding fiscal year. In the case of new banks only the 550 tax was provided, no matter how large the capital might be, there being no preceding fiscal year to supply a different basis of reckoning. Brokers, pawnbrokers, custom-house brokers, theaters, circuses, bowling alleys and billiard-rooms will continue to pay present rates. Commercial brokers are not In the new law at all. The tax on cigars weighing more than 3 pounds per thousand is reduced from 53 CO to 53. On other cigars and cigar ettes the tax remains unchanged. Patent medicines are entirely eliminated from the taxable list, but wine3 are left In. No change Is made In the tax on bonds, debentures, certificates of stock and of Indebtedness and other documents and In struments. A new provision going" into effect April 1 requires persons or corporations who shall conduct "bucket-shops" to pay a stamp tax of 2 cents for each 5100 of mer chandise or securities covered by their transactions. Certificates of deposit are omitted from the bank paper subject to tax. On bills of exchange the tax is reduced from 4 to 2. cents. Conveyances under 52500 pay no tax. For conveyances In which the considera tion is 52500 to 53000 the tax is reduced from 52 50 to 25 cents, and for each ad ditional 5500 the new tax is 25 cents, In stead of 50 cents. Telegraphic, telephonic and other dis patches or messages are omitted from the taxable list. On passage tickets between the United States and any foreign port the taxable minimum Is raised from 530 to 550 and the lowest tax Is 50 cents Instead of 51. The present tax Is 53 on a 560 ticket, and 55 on all higher fares. The new rate Is 50 cents for each increase of 550 in fare. Ship charters, all insurance policies, leases, mortgages, powers of attorney, protests of commercial paper and ware house receipts, are omitted from the tax able list. There Is no change In the tax on lega cies and distributive shares of personal property, except that a proviso is added exempting bequests for uses of literary, charitable or educational character, or for the encouragement of art, or for societies for the prevention of cruelty to children. A section is added authorizing the Sec retary of the Treasurer, upon recommen dation of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, to appoint a competent person at an annual salary of 53000, whose spe cial duty It shall be to conduct Investi gations as may be necessary to secure the efficient enforcement of the tax Im posed upon legacies and distributive shares of personal property. BACK FROM WASHINGTON. T. A. Wood Tells of the Fenalon Dill and Speaker Henderson. T. A. "Wood, who was with the Indian War Veterans', who went to Washington last month to Intercede with members of Congress on behalf of a pension for his comrades, has returned, feeling very much encouraged over the prospects. "I was 31 days In Washington City," he said, yesterday, "and Interviewed quite a num ber of prominent officials, endeavoring to impress them with the Justice of our demands, and I think the efforts will bear good fruit. Speaker Henderson, of the House, who will probably be Speaker next session, was opposed to pensioning the Oregon Indian War veterans, but I feel sure has been won over to our cause. He would have been willing to have an appropriation made In the closing hours of the session, but" felt that the total amount of all appropriations had al ready reached an extraordinary figure, being well on toward 52,000.000,000. 'You may say to the veterans that there is no reason for a failure next session, if the bill Is properly pushed,' Speaker Hender son said." Mr. Wood told him that the average age of the Indian War veterans was now 714 years, and that the day of reward for their services had already been delayed too long, and he was asked If he would promise to do what he could next term. "I never mortgage the future," Mr. Hen derson said, "and do not think it would be right to pledge myself." The entire delegation called on Pres ident McKinley, whom the veterans found busy, but he received them very cor dially, and said they ought to have been recognized by Congress ere this. "We must have fought on the wrong side," Mr. Wood suggested to the Presi dent, "as the Iifdlans, whom we were fighting, have long since been taken care of on reservations, and National funds have been expended upon their care and education, while we have been left to rus tle for ourselves." Mr. McKinley replied that the Indians were complaining also of the meager al lowances made for their benefit. "The bill which proposes to relieve the Indian War veterans of Oregon and Washington," Mr. Wood said, "is coupled with one pensioning the Indian fighters of Florida, who fought savages between the years 1S17 and 1S5S. The total appropria tion amounts to 5300,000 a year. TO ENTERTAIN VISITORS. ArranRements In Charge of a Joint Committee of Fifteen. Arrangements for entertaining members of the Chicago, Cincinnati, Boston and St. Louis Commercial Clubs, who will ar rive March 20. are in charge of a Joint committee, which was appointed yesterday by Presidents Cake, of the Commercial Club; Hahn, of the Chamber of Com merce, and Connell, of the Board of Trade. Five were appointed from each organization. They are: Chamber of Commerce General Charles F. Beebe, George Taylor. Jr., D. D. 011 phant, E. Barman, A. H. Devers. Commercial Club Colonel James Jack son, H. C. Breeden, R. D. Inman, John H. Hall. J. E. Haseltine. Board of Trade J. W. Cruthers, F. E. Beach, C. W. Miller. Seneca Smith, C. E. Rummelln. Presidents Hahn, Cake and Connell are ex-officlo chairman of the respective com mittees. The Joint committee will meet at the Commercial Club at 2 o'clock this afternoon, to lay out the work. At the meeting yesterday, afternoon, President Cake pledged 5150 from the Com merclal Club, and President Hahn the same amount from the Chamber of Commerce. President Connell said the Board of Trade could not, under its rules, draw on lt3 small treasury for entertainment pur- The New Refrigerators have arrived. Can we interest you? Lace Collars. Newest things in Neckwear and Belts. Millinery M5r a vJ nWs- ft pyZ-LJffr Nr Arpiif t1 n tfg Today ! rll Today the coming out of Spring and Summer Millinery, and we wish to introduce you to it. We never had aw'te so much of beauty for the millinery store. Come and look with us and you'll agree. Needn't go further than the shapes and colorings to get enthusiastic. The Meier & Frank ipolicy has always been not to see how cheap millinery we could gather, but how pretty, how clever. The handsomest creations from the foremost artists. Carlier, Esther Meyer, juiiaitouDoux, are ail represented. The department is at its best. Come today or tomorrow. (Second floor.) g Important Sale G3 E3 El m (Second floor.) of Infant's Goods This is "Baby's" week at Meier & Frank's. We want economical mothers to know where baby clothes can be bought in the best styles at prices that makes it unwiseto go to the trouble of making them yourself. Everything that a baby wears is offered during this sale at a greatly reduced price. Come and look anyway. The many dainty things will delight you. Men' s - EH M m - The special sale of Black Dress Goods and Black Silks continues through the week. An exceptional opportunity is offered for buying the most attractive ma terials in black at exceedingly low prices. Included in this sale are big values in Priestley's cravenetted goods, also warrant ed black taffeta and peau de sole silks. Tomorrow Our 611th Surprise Sale sUn laundered Shirts 1 For our 6nth Friday Surprise Sale we offer 52 dozen Hen's Uniaundered Shirts, reinforced short bosom, all sizes, 14 to 17J, well mrie thrnuphout ot rood materia I. Mm fca Kafil Exceptional value at 29c. On sale Fri day morning at the men's furnishing department. diTaBngnj.'n. M3errrmrrxr"B, MEIER & FRANK sieasBi poses, but had appointed a committee consisting of himself, J. W. Cruthers and F. E. Beach to solicit subscriptions. He thought $150 could be raised. SECOND HENSCHEL RECITAL A. Xotnble Programme Rendered With nemncknlile Art. The return concert given by Mr. and Mrs. Gcorg Hcnschel last night at the Marquam attracted a large audience that gave vent to Its enthusiasm with unmis takable warmth. Never before has Port land been visited by musicians of truer culture with surer instincts for the re finements of art. Their two song recitals are a factor In our musical development that can hardly be overestimated. The fine spirit of enthusiasm that animates all their work, together with a certain enthralling grace of personality, makes them peculiarly en rapport with their au dience. Mrs. Henschel has a soprano of unusual purity and sweetness, admirably trained. Mr. Hcnschel's voice Is not quite so pleasant In quality. He seems to hold It too much In reserve, so that there Is sometimes a lack of roundness to the tone: he does not allow himself breath enough to hit the note full and true. "Whenever he uses his full voice It is al ways delightfully sonorous and rich. Most of their work, however, was done In the "half voice," which, as every one knows, requires much higher art than the full voice. But this is a small ppint to cavil at: and even the most crusty and hypercritical musician is sure to lose sight of It In the extraordinary delight which comes from their interpretative powers. Mrs. Henschel Is even superior to Mr. Henschel In this respect. She In fuses real poetry into her work, and, notwithstanding that she Is an American, can Impart the subtle, elusive spirit of German mysticism with singular success. But Mr. Henschel's exuberance of en thusiasm Is very captivating. Among the numbers that gave the greatest enjoy ment to the audience last night were the arias from "Alexander's Faust" (Han del), from "Scaltra Governatrlce" (Cocchl), Beethoven's song from "Claud lne." Loewe's two songs, "The Ruined Mill," "Henry the Fowler," and Schu bert's "To Wonder," all sung by Mr. SMITH & CO. . G. WEDDING AND VISITING CARD ENGRAVERS 22-23 Washington BIdg. COR. FOURTH AND WASHINGTON STS. ESTABLISHED 1870. ESTABLISHED 1S70. G. P. 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The technical perfection of the programmes must also be noted, every song being translated Into English for the benefit of the audi ence. Mr. Henschel possesses rare gifts as an accompanist, and tlis added materially to the artistic success of the evening's work. Recalls were frequent, and sev eral of these were given a generous response. OPENING DISPLAY ill slllik Sir uJfjpfM Sii- 9M w 2 TO CENTURY SHIRT WAISTS ALL THE LATEST AND EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS AND ALL THE NEWEST FABRICS CALL AND SEE OUR LIRE UMU The Lnrsrent and Lending Furrier of the "West. 2S3-285 3IOIU1ISOX ST. PORTLAND, OREGON. The first brewery of Jos. pf cUKt .-.,. -. V., ,- V..,- fV! W:rs oumiu vcia a. nut, uu- u. , tj. beer that was brewed there was honest. That was fifty years ago. Today the mag nificent Schlitz brewery forms .a monument to that honesty. From the very beginning the main object has been to attain absolute purity. In Schlitz beer pure yeast was first introduced) in America. 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