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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (March 21, 1902)
: t f f:i&&T SV-K""" .fpw ""ifs'"5tTp?nrm't J ' ' VM8i 'Hy-Hryv y-yw" t -,ga1- wrRj fw'srjr?-' "' w-gpitrT3r?s: IS THE MOANING OREGONIAN, FIDAYT MARCH 21, 1902. AFTER 9-HOUR DAY Planing Mill Workers Make a Demand. WAGE ADVANCE IS OFFERED But Union. Holds Out for Ferrer Hours No Agreement "Yet, aad Possibility of a Serions Clash. .'. Proprietors of local planing milts have decided, to advance wages 25 cents per man. "Whether this will prove satisfactory to the recently organized millmcn's union, however, remains to be seen, as a demand has also been made for a nine-hour day and this, tho proprietors say, they will be unable to grant. In addition to the local -work, which is very great at present, they have a lacso export business, -which, they as sert, has been secured In competition with mills running 30 hours per day. It tvIII bo impossible, so say the employers, to run nine hours and keep this business, which Is assuming such proportions as to overshadow local work. It is under&tood that tho original de mand Of tho union men, of whom there Is a greater or less number la each of the mlHtf, was for nine hours, at the wages now paid for 10 hours, and that nothing was said about an advance in -wages. The matter was taken up by each employer with his men. and, it Is asserted, some assurance was given by the men that the 23 cents rise m wages would bo acceptable as a substitute for the shorter hours. At a meeting of the anion, however, the acceptance of tho iddvance was voted down, and the demand kfor nine hours still stands. It seems like ly that upon this lssuo a skirmish will ensuo between tho union and the em 'plovers, but it Is believed that tho mat ter will he adjusted satisfactorily. The large export business, which has of 1ato developed in Portland, Is duo partly to tho shutting down of many Eastern mills because of the difficulty of securing lumber. This has raised the price of cash, doors, moldings and other mill rproducts in the East, and has made it possible for goods manufactured in Port land to find a market outside of the city, and the indications are that local trade will soon cut as llttlo figure with the planing mills as it does with the saw mills. In view of this increasing busi ness, tho proprietors of mills feel Justi fied in agreeing to an advance in wages. (But the proprietors also say that their position Is strengthened by the fact that many skilled mechanics are coming in from the idle Eastern mills, and there is plenty of available material for labor at reasonable wages. Wages In mills vary widely with the skill of the men and the nature of their employment. Expert "sticker" or mold ing machine men receive now from 52 50 to $3 50 a day. Planer hands are paid up to $3, and some of them more, and sash and door machine hands receive all the way from $2 to $3. Laborers In the yards and mills are paid from $1 50 up to $2. As the average rate of wages is under 52 50, or 25 cents per hour, the proprietors as sert that their offer of an advance is entirely just. Juit -what the mlllmen propose to do has not yet been decided. Although their union has lately been organized, it num bers many members. Organization has been going on steadily since the first of the year ,and it is said that the union has been gaining strength in all of the mills. This is the first attempt on the part of the mill men, to get together for eight or nine years. For a long time work In the planing mills was so scarce, and many of them -were shut down for so much of the time, that a large number of tho employes were driven out of the business, and found employment in some other line. Now, however, there are up ward of 450 of them in the local mills, although only a portion, of these belong tc the union. Tho proprietors assert that they have no objections to unions as such, and feel that their men have the right to organ ize lor their own protection. They do not believe, however that it will be possible to run on nlnrf thours without sacrificing a large and growing business, and will probably take this stand firmly. There has been no clash so far, the question having been discussed only be 'tween employers and men as individuals. There Is no bitterness, and the likelihood of trouble is looked upon by both sides as remote. ABVASTCB IN A SAWMILL, Stomas,, Pools en. & Co. Ralso "Wages 25 Cents Per Man. Inman, Poulsen & Co. announco that Hon the first of April they will advance the wages of their men 25 cents each. This method of advancing the wages is looked upon as more Just than an advance on a percentage basis, as in this way the men who are receiving small wages will get as much benefit as those who are paid 53 or more, and who -consequently lare not in as great need of the money. 'There ae now no men employed in the mill who7 will get less than 52 a day. The change .will affect 300 men. PERSONAL MENTION. " Mayor G. J. Farley, of The Dalles, is at the Imperial. H. C. Thompson, County Treasurer of Clatsop County, is a guest at the Im perial. E. M. Crolsan, leader of the Slmon Geeer political forces in Marion County, is a guest at the Perklna. Frank Gelser, one of Baker County's enterprising young mining men, is spend ing a few days in the city. Judge William R. Ellis, who has been spending a few days in the city, "returned to his home in Pendleton last night. Attorney A S. Hammond, who is a candidate for Attorney-General, returned to his home in Medford last evening. Governor T. T. Geer returned to Salem yesterday afternoon, after a short con ference with political associates In the city. State Senator L. L. Porter and George C. Browncll, of Oregon City, were con ferring with local political leaders yes terday. F. W. Chausse, of Grant's Pass, who is a candidate for the nomination of State Printer on the Republican ticket, re turned to his home on last night's train. State Senator N. H. Looney, of Jeffer son, came to tho city last evening. Mr. Looney says that the death of Samuel Hayden is the cause of widespread sor row in Marion County. R, W. Baxter, of Omaha, superintend ent of the "Union Pacific, came to town yesterday and began renewing acquain tances in railroad row and outside of it. He will be here a few days, looking after private interests. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter are at the Portland. Sammy Tigneaux, the popular baseball manager, who has been sojourning at St. Martin's Springs, Wash., came to tKe city yesterday to attend to matters con cerning the baseball situation. He .re turns to the springs this morning, and will remain there until March 2S. Manager Koehler and Superintendent Fields, of the Southern Pacific, returned yesterday from a trip of Inspection over the main line from Portland to Dunsmuir, Cal. They found the road in very good shape, and during their four days Jour-H ney they found the trains running on ex cellent time. SAN-FRANCISCO, March 2a Portland people registered at the Palace Hotel are as follows: J. O. Humphrey, Mrs. Wiley, Miss S. H. Lewis. Oregonians arc registered at the Occi dental as follows: Mrs. I. P. Kohn and H. Fleckenstein, of Portland, and H. Watson, of Albany. NEW YORK, March 20. Northwestern people registered at New York hotels to day as follows: From Portland O. F Paxton, at the Waldorf-Astoria. From Spokane Mrs. W. J. Cusack, at the Waldorf-Astoria. From Seattle Mrs. E. M. Pond, at the Ashland; H. O. Hanlon. at the Savoy; E. H. Irewis, at the Herald Square. t NO RELIEF INEQUITY COURT Jofaa Kleraaa's Salt Arcalnst Mary Dempaey Dismissed. Judge George yesterday dismissed the suit of John Klernan against Mary Demp sey and Mary C. Rogers to recover about $800 on notes executed in favor of the Portland Savings Bank, on the ground that it is not an equitable proceeding, but should be prosecuted as an action at law. These notes were alleged to have been signed by Miss Dcmpsey, and the money on them was obtained by Mrs. Rogers, who has since died. Mrs. Rogers guaran teed the payment of the notes. Miss Dempsey denied ever having signed the notes or receiving any part of the money loaned on them by the bank. The attorney of the bank and others could not identify Miss Dempsey. Judge George said it was a very in tricate case, and as it should have been brought as an action at law and not as a suit In equity, he did not think he had any Jurisdiction, and would not pass upon the question of the signatures on the notes. There was some Portland Industrial Exposition stock pledged as security for the loan made on the notes. With refer ence to this the court held that If the name of Mary Dempsey on the pledged stock was a forgery, the stock would not botconsldered pledged, and that It may have been possible that she wrote the name on the back of the stock for her own convenience, and that it was taken by some one and pledged for tho loan, and with the pledged property disposed of, tho suit would not be one In equity. ANSWER M'KAPB SUIT. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Make Defense Against Mortgage Foreclosure. Margaret Alien Ferris and Clarence S. Ferris, her husband, yesterday filed an answer to the suit of Harry F. McKay to foreclose a mortgage. Dr. McKay holds the mortgage by assignment from Thom as Gibbons. The answer recites that Au gust 2S, 1900, the mortgage for $1000 was executed to Gibbons, payable in five years, on a house and quarter-block on the northeast corner of Union avenue and East Hoyt streets. In January, 1901, Margaret A. Ferris became insane, and Thomas Gibbons was appointed as her guardian, and has not yet been discharged, although Margaret A. Ferris was liberated from the asylum as cured, December 18, 1901. It is alleged that Gibbons as guardian has been collecting rents on property owned by Mrs. Ferris, amounting to 592 per month, but has not paid the Interest on the mortgage on tho Union-avenue property, but neglected to do so for the purpose of procuring a foreclosure of the mortgage. It is further stated that the property is worth 54000, all of which is known to Gibbons, and it is denied that the assignment to Harry F. McKay was for a valuable consideration or any consideration. MRS. HICTCIjIXG LOSES SUIT. Jadgre Clelaad Decides She Is Not En titled to Husband's Sapport. Judge Cleland yesterday decided that Mrs. S. W. Hickllng did not make a prop er showing in her suit against her hus band, Charles Hickllng, for support, and dismissed the case. Mrs. Hickllng asked for 535 per month to provide for herself and two children. Hickllng Is a restau rant keeper, and his wife testified that the business is a profitable one and that he is well able to assist her and the chil dren. The parties were married in 1ES8. In 1897 Mrs. Hickllng sued her husband for a divorce, which was denied by the court. Since that time they have not lived to gether. Mrs. Hickllng testified that for about three years Hickllng bought cloth ing and shoes for the children, but for the past 18 months had not done anything for them. She said she did not live with ,him, and never would. George C. Stout, attorney for the de fendant, called tho attention of the court to the latter statement of the plaintiff, and said that under the circumstances and showing made, she was not entitled to an allowance for support She refused to cohabit with her husband. Judge Cleland sustained Mr. Stout's mo tion for an order of dismissal. STEAMER SPENCEJR LIBELED. A. M. Bertrand Seeks to Recover $518 for Barge Said to Be Sank. A. QL Bertrand has filed a libel In the United States Court against the steamboat Charles R. Spencer, her "wearing apparel, fishing tackle," etc. He charges that while the steamer was towing a raft of logs up the Willamette River she swung the raft out of its course, causing it to strike tho barge and causing it to sink. The cost of raising the barge and having it repaired amounted to 5518 45, which he sues to recover, with costs, etc. Captain E. W. Spencer, the owner of the steamer, gave bonds In the sum of 51000 and se cured her release from custody. He says that the steamer did not strike the barge, which sank because It was leaky above the water line, and because one end of the barge had been unloaded, causing the other end to sink deeper in tho water, so that the water poured into her above th water line. Affidavit la Divorce Case. In the divorce suit of Mary Pearl New vs. J. Dudley New, commenced somo time ago, an affidavit was filed yesterday show ing that a copy of the summons and com plaint were mailed to New at San Fran cisco, where he now resides. Mrs. New in her complaint charges her husband with cruel treatment. She avers that he drank to excess, and once threatened to throw her out of the house. She alleges that he is revengeful and jealous, and says that in June, 1901, she left him for fear of her life. She asks to be restored to her maiden name, blmpson. Petition for Adoption. William J. Netherton and wife yesterday filed a petition in the County Court for the adoption of Monlta Evelyn Wlmer, aged 2 years, and to change the name of the child to Lillian Clarissa Netherton. It Is stated that the father and mother; Bert and Hilda Wimer, deserted the child, and the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society was ap pointed guardian. Decisions by Jadgre Cake. Judge Cake will announce decisions this morning as follows: In the matter of the estate of Charles O. Smith, deceased; petition for sale of real estate. Estate of J. W. Whalley, deceased; pe tition for payment of repairs. Estate of Ida M. Bryant, deceased; pe tition for removal of executors. Articles of Incorporation. Articles of Incorporation were filed yes terday of the Speedwell Excavator Com pany by A. S. Pattullo, R. X. Warren and John R. Swlnton. The capital stock is fjU2sr UJS) vawvrsssr I XJSPb1 L I rfc51lr FlptYf - the new Monte Capl Coat in silk Handsome New Eta- W1UCHY JwJJL mine Skirts in colors -Novelty Suits came by express yes ' terday Long- Silk Coats, new stylas arriving daily 2d floor 4g&r-3ytuo. jrv-3?ni4g6b. Easter CIoth9s for boys Superb styles at very reasonable price3 (Second floor.) New arrivals in high-grade Muslin Underwear All styles (Second floor.) - "Fanchon" Suede Gloves in black, tan and mode Best quality All sizes. Friday Surprise Sale Today the 658th Friday Surprise Sale A great offering of two immense ltts of fine Bedspreads at a price fully one-third below regular value As you get to know this linen store better you'll begin to realize what a splen did pla0j9 it is to get what you want at a great saving on what you are asked to pay elsewhere Hare's one Illustra tion (See window display). 500 full size Marseilles pattern Spreads in great va riety of designs, splendid weight, and for today O&r only at the extremely low price of vJ 200 Marseilles and Satin Spreads in the very best designs, big size and fair weight, the $L fQ greatest value ever offered you at P1" '3n' BEL '(l JuT Baby Carriage Talk There's a store not a thousand miles from these corners giving considerable publication to a line of baby carriages heralded as the oldest, largest and best equipped manufactory of baby carriages In the whole world, making every part that enters into the construction of a baby carriage, while as a matter of fact this particular carriage Is the product of the supposed manufacturer we told you about in Wednesday's Oregonlan He makes the body, he does the upholstering, he does the finishing This mammoth carriage builder occupies a frame building 75x150 and three floors.in the conservative little community of Leominster, Mass., where they have never possessed the plant necessary to make a running gear or the automatic machinery to make a perfect wheel We've a per sonal acquaintance with this particular manufacturer. The Gendron Factory In Toledo, Ohio, where for thirty years they've been building high-grade baby carriages, being the largest plant in the wdrld devoted to the building of wire wheel-vehicles, possessing the most perfect electric welding, rim trueing and wheel-making machinery in existence, making the only perfectly true wire wheels on the market because of ex clusive possession of automatic machinery effecting that result Every part of the car riage with one exception (rubber tires), made under one roof The new styles, 40 in number, now ready, and ranging in price from $4.25 to $40 (Third floor). jgEBBfo. VttAtiara rit5itiiA XAlcr& At one-third below value Last two days of VeneildXl UraniXe Ware sale Coffee Pots,, Teapot, Dlshpans, Sauce- 1 pans, Rice Boilers,' Water Kettles, and a dozen at One-Third Below Value otnar style pieces Replenish the kitchen closet at a saving. 22 PoUlldS Sllgar for $1.00 Besy granulated All you want of it zsz 'Phone Private Exchange 4 (Basement) Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company jWw5i. QSEgo5aaaQSB BBBBBBV ZSBBBBBSBBBeSS!sBB BBBBBBSB' flBSsHflBPSBBBSRBBRRBBBBBBBfi ssHr ibbbbbbbbbb!bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb! Bfr 7 ii BTmHTWsssssssssssIW AN OPINION FROM THE GOVERNMENT SURGEON AT FORT STEVENS, OREGON OFFICE OF THE SURGEON, Fort Stevens, Or., March 15, 1902. Publishers of The Oregonian, Portland, Or.: Gentlemen: The only ray of sunshine that has found its way into my quarters during the long, dark, dreary days of "Winter, came with the set of " Modern Eloquence.' To say that I am pleased with the books conveys a small idea of their worth. They are both entertaining and instructive. I do not know when I have read anything that has so charmed me. t Yours truly, JAMES REAGLES, M. D. M m & kin 1 For Present Wear, For Easter Wear And wear throughout the year no one hat can serve you so well as the CELEBRATED CONNELLY ENGLISH TURBAN Universally recognized as the proper hat for tailored gowns. Always in style. Sold by us only, and at New York prices. Easter Novelties and Table Favors. Our third floor is alive with all kinds of pretty Easter ideas. A few culled at random are Souvenir Plates, each, . . 15c Easter Pin and AshTrays,ea.l0c Easter Eggs, many sizes and effects, each, from 4c to 12c Rabbits, each, from 5c to $1.35 Easter Egg Cups, with raised chicken decoration, each, 5c A STOCKING SENSATION One of the good things our stocking man picked up for thrifty buyers' a lot of fine imported N LADIES' BLACK LISLE HOSE In regulation and fine gauze weights, ingrain fast dyes, full finished and strengthened at every point. A really superior 50c hose. Yours TODAY AND TOMORROW AT 29c PAIR. Little Things at Littler Prices Bargains for Today and Tomorrow. Fine Art Toilet Soap, box of three cakes, special, box, . ."7 7". 25c Sulphur Transparent Tar Soap, special, cake, . - 15c Antiseptic Pine Tar Soap, special, cake, . 12c 10c Toilet Soaps, seven different kinds, special, cake, 6c 35c box Writing Paper and Envelopes, plain or ruled, assorted tints, special, box, - . . . . 19c Handy Box Desk Assortment of Labels, Tags, etc., worth 75c, at, box 59c Belt Buckles, many styles, special, each, 10c a 9. 0 3000 Yds of RIBBON BARGAINS tOc J WD 15c SILK RIBBONS 5 cents Our ribbon buyer found a manufacturer anxious to dispose of an accumulation of inch and inch and a half fancy silk ribbons. Worth 10c and 15c yard. He purchased the lot. Get your share of the bargains today. Your choice at 5c yard. On sale in this store only Gros de Naples Ribbons 45c The best ribbon manufacturer in .America made these ribbons. They are the best ribbons that he ever made. Made of the purest, finest, most lus trous silks, on the finest looms, most carefully operated by expert ribbon weavers. Jill the lead' ing syndicate shades are shown. Not only is the Gros de Naples a ribbon of beauty, but it retains its luster and finish, and exquisite appearance after continual use, and after being washed and ironed. Our price is the same as asked by all lead' ing Eastern ribbon stores, 45c yard. $20,000. Tho objects announced axe to purchase, build, manufacture and equip scrapers, excavators and tools, to collect royalties on excavators, etc Decision by Circuit JnclKca. A decision of the joint session of the Judges of the State Circuit Court will bo rendered thl3 morning in the case of Mil ton "W. Smith vs. City of Portland. Petition. In Bankruptcy. J. N. Fearcy, f Portland, attorney-at-law,- yesterday illed a petition In bank ruptcy In the United States Court. Lia bilities, $15S2E0; assets; $170. 3 MINING MAN IN CABINET. Portland Meeting Favors the Inno vation. At a meeUnff of mining men held yester day In the hall of the Oregon Mining Ex change, In the Chamber of Comerce build ing, resolutions wero passed indorsing a bill now In Congress to create a Cabinet bureau representative of mining Interests. A committee was also appointed to secure representation from all mining camps in the state to form a State Miners' Associa tion. The object of the association Is to foster the mining Industry, to secure the enactment of such laws as will be found desirable, and to create tho position of mining Inspector. Dell Stuart was chairman of tho meet ing, and Kenneth,"Evans acted as secre tary. The resolutions adopted by the meeting, copies of which will be forwarded to the Oregon ' delegation in Congress, were as follows: "Whereas, The .mining Industry of the United States has become, and now Is one of the greatest sources of wealth to tho Nation; and. . ywhercas, This Industry Is co-extensive with the limits of our National boundaries, and af fords fields of Investment and labor In every stato and territory jn the Nation, employing capital andfurnlshlng labor equal to any oth er Industry: and It Is Important to all classes of our people that the mining Industry be fostered and encouraged; and, "Whereas, A bill has been introduced in our Congress providing for a Cabinet department in tho National Administration, representative of mining Interests: therefore, be It Resolved. That the mining Interests of the State of Oregon, represented In this convention by practical miners, mine-owners and lniestors of capital, respectfully urge upon Congress tho Importance of House bill 7105, and ask that It pass and become a law of the Nation. PRIZES FOR SCHOOL PUPILS Oregon Humane Society Invites Com petitive Compositions. City Superintendent of Schools Rlgler has sent circulars to the principals of the city schools, Informing them that the Oregon Humane Society invites competi tive compositions from the various public schools of the city upon any of the follow ing subjects. First, second and third prizes will be awarded for successful com petitors. "The Value of Bird Life," "The Check rein," "Examples of Animal Intelligence," "Vivisection." "Our Household Pets," "The Protection. "We Should Give Ani mals," "Influence of Humane Education." The conditions of the contest aro as fol lows: First Pupils of all grades frcm fourth to ninth, inclusive, will be permitted to compete. Second Compositions will be divided into three classes, as follows: First class, those sub mitted by pupils of the eighth and ninth grades; Eecond class, those submitted by pupils of the sixth and seventh grades; third class, those submitted by pupils of the fourth and fifth grades., Third The principal of each school shall se lect from the compositions ofTered a number not exceeding 10 in each class and forward them to the City Superintendent not later than April 18. 1002. Fourth Compositions should be from one to five pages In length. They aro oftener too long than too short. Fifth Pupils must write under fictitious names. Sixth Each composition must bo separate from all others, with tho name of the school, the grade of the pupil, and his fictitious name placed at the head. Seventh The grade and real name of each pupil competing must be placed In a sealed envelope, on tho outside of which Is written the pupil's grade and his fictitious name. Eighth "Write on one side of the paper only, and fasten at uprfcr left-hand corner. Ninth For compositions of the second and third classes, any subject dealing with kind ness towards animals may be used. The society will award general prizes as follows: For compositions of the first class (eighth and ninth grades), first prize, $12; second prize, $S; third prize, 53. For compositions of the second class (sixth and seventh grades), first prize, $10; second prize, $6; third prize, $4. For compositions of the third class (fourth and fifth grades),, first prize, $7; second prize, $3; third prize, $3. All prizes will be presented at the reg ular annual meeting of tho society. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Bauy Is Cutting; Teeth, Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums. allajs all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. The Latest Things In skirts from Paris show a finish of bias velveteen on the edge. The best bias vel veteen has S. H. & M. stamped on the"1 back. Adv. The most perfect pencil made is a "Koh-I-Noor." 4jrfJrfsJrf 3r.AfO2ASOM'MoMis' 44-AfS rAD, FRIDAY NEWS IS GOOD "When you get it from us. We want you to know for once and for always that this great store can give the great est values in Portland. We believe you will appreciate our way of advertising. Friday from this on will be a day of specials. In all departments you will find some articles marke'd at a saving from 50 to 100. In other words IN THE BUSINESS CHASE WE SET THE PACE Here for Friday only are a few of our "up-to-the-scratch" bargains we are offering you as an inducement to visit this new modern and progressive store. How do you like them? FRIDAY ONLY AT THESE PRICES Large-size towels, worth 10c, Cq Boys knee pants, Tvorth 23c, jp Men's suspenders, worth 15c, C- for w Clark's machine cotton, a spool 1 Boys' caps, Kn worth 20c. for u Child's umbrellas, fQn worth 35c, for I Ub Dress goods, "JQp worth 25c to 35c, for 1 Ul Lawns, worth OJL 5c a yard, for 2u Amoskeag ginghams, A 0 north 7c. for 'tu FRIDAY ONLY AT THESE PRICES Ladies' muslin drawers, worth ir 25c. for IOC Ladles' chemise, 1 C worth 35c, for lOG Ladies' muslin gowns, OQ north 50c. for ZOu Ladles' lace-stripe hose, 10 worth 35c, for lOG Ladles' black seamless, hose, r worth 12&c, for OG Children's tarn, o shanters, tfi worth 50c. for lUG Children's Summer underwear, "inn worth 23c, for 1UG Boys' percale waists, nA worth 25c, for UG Infants' cotton vests, f- r worth 15c, for 0G &&. This sijp&turo is on every box of tho genua Laxative Bromo-Oumine Tablets y HTLntbj rexaedy that cures a ceW in ese Omy