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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (April 29, 1904)
IS THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, APRTL 29, 1904. HOW NOT TO DO IT Mayor Says Purity Crusade Is Mostly Politics, THINKS MISTAKE WAS MADE High School Students Should Not Have Been Publicly Expelled, but Parents Might Have Been No tified to Withdraw Them. "Yes, I guess politics Is at the bottom of It. They remember that there Is an election next year and are trying to stir up excitement against the administration. So everybody from the head of the city government to the scavengers is all wrong." Mayor "Williams smiled. He didn't look worried one little bit. The topic of con versation was the High-School scandal which resulted Tuesday in the attempt of one girl, expelled that day, to commit suicide. The Mayor regards the crusade against alleged Immorality among High School students as a portion of the pro gramme outlined by members of the Pres byterian churches In their fight against the present city administration. "But it seems to me that they are starting in rather early. Sometimes it's bard to keep up excitement for a "whole year, you know," and the head of the city government, -who, like the scaven gers, is all wrong, smiled once more and settled himself comfortably in his office chair. The other day the Mayor read of a meeting of city ministers. "I suppose they're laying a train of dynamite to blow up the administration," wa3 his comment. But he didn't appar- about 60 years of age, -was by her hus band, a laborer in the employ of G-eorgs Langford, between 6 and 6:30 last Tues day morning, "when she left the house to -walk Jnto South Portland to do house work there. Her husband presumes she walked on the track. Tf int la fht PMn it fs llkelv that she was struck by the freight train that t leaves the foot of Jefferson street about that time. But of this there Is no proof, . as no such accident was reported. The dead woman, who had been married j to Louis Gordon for 13 pears, came origin ally from Victoria, B. C, where she fnrmerlv ran a hotel. She left two chil dren there, the name of one of whom Is Frank Fisher. They are presumably liv ing there yet. DEFEAT OF HEAEST BILL TJEGED Chamber of Commerce Opposes Es tablishment of Parcels Post. At a special meeting of the trustees of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday morning, a decisive stand was taken against the Hearst bill now before Con gress, providing for the establishment of a parcels post, for the purpose of hand ling parcels through the malls. The Chamber took the stand that such a bill would be detrimental to the business In terests of the West, and a message was telegraphed to Oregon's delegation in Congress requesting them to use all their influence against the passage of the meas ure. The bill provides for the handling of parcels up to a weight of 11 pounds in the malls. The business men hold that If this measure were passed It would enable people to send to Eastern houses for goods and merchandise of all de scriptions and have them sent through the malls at a cost cheaper than the mer chants could handle the same material. Therefore, they hold that the measure would work an Injury to business. The Chamber also decided to oppose the Adams bill, which is a substitute for the Lodge bill, providing for a reorganiza tion of the American Consular service. At the request of the Commercial Club, of Indianapolis, Ind., the Chamber In dorsed resolutions adopted by that body urging that measures be enacted provld- Don't Wait to Register Till the Last Day. Register today or tomorrow. Why wait until the last day and force yourself to stand In line for an hour? Every citizen should have pride enough and patriotism enough to qualify himself to vote In June and November. He cannot voto unless he is registered. I The books close May IS and WILL not be opened again this year. I If you want to vote for Roosevelt or his opponent, REGISTER NOW! ito 0t -A ently worry any more about the dyna mite than he did yesterday over the pol itical effects of the would-be purity cru sade. In fact, he handled his cigar with some recklessness, considering the dyna mite. As the manner of starting the cru sade against improper students of the High-School, the Mayor holds -views of his own. "They went about it the wrong way altogether," said he. "By bringing up these matters they are suggested to young students who would not otherwise have thought of them. Why didn't they go to the school authorities instead of bringing these things up in public? Don't they know that young people may easily be ruined when it Is known that they have once gone wrong? "I have known both girls and boys who were a little wild in their young days, ibut became good, respectable married people afterward. If It had become known that they had done anything out of the way the girls at least would have gone to the dogs altogether. "The church people should remember that human nature has been the same for a good many hundred years, and that it won't change for some time. Because a girl or a boy has done something wrong there is no reason why they should be ruined. But by exposing them, the chances are against them. If It was de cided that the children should not be allowed to attend school any longer, their parents might have been notified and asked to quietly withdraw their children at a later date." STOLEN PBOPEETY NOT FOUND Prisoner Is Taken From Jail, but Fails to Discover Cache. An attempt was made yesterday by De tective J. J. Fitzgerald to recover some stolen property cached near Mosler, on The Dalles line, and according to state ments made by him in the evening after his return, the search proved futile. John Whitesides, who In company with Charles Paine and Fred Houston robbed Marvin Butler, agent for the Southern Pacific in East Portland, was the informant regard ing the cache. Thinking the stolen goods could be found, Whitesides, In custody of Detective Fitzgerald and Deputy Sheriff Harvey L. Moreland, was taken to Mo sler yesterday, the party leaving on the morning train. According to reports made by the officers upon their return, the spot where the property Is said to be concealed could not be located. Whitesides said the country appeared to have changed a great deal and he was unable to locate famil iar signs. The officers had little to say upon the subject of what the plunder consists of or if the find would have proved a valu able one or otherwise. When Jailer Jackson remarked to them on their return, "Well, you didn't get much," their only response was, "well, the country was all changed." Whitesides Is under sentence of five years in the penitentiary for the Butler robbery- ing for the protection of Chinese of the exempt class who are entitled to travel in this country, and providing that such shall secure credentials from the Ameri can Consuls in their country Instead of having to undergo Inquiries here. A sec ond resolution was Indorsed asking Prince Lu Lun to appoint a commission to travel In America to see the various industries, for the purpose of building up better trade relations with China. Upon the request of Postmaster Ban croft, the Chamber has decided to usa Its influence in securing the appointment of 17 additional mall carriers and ten more clerks for Portland There Is an urgent need for this additional force, and every effort will be made to secure it DELAY IN BUILDING MARKET. TEY TO BUY TACOldA THEATER Independents Seek to Add Lyceum to Their Circuit. TACOMA, Wash., April 28. (Special.) The Lyceum Theater may be added to the list of independent playhouses on the new Pacific Coast circuit. John F. Bla zler and R. G. Welch,, the former the owner and the latter the manager of the new Columbia Theater, now under con struction at Portland, and Manager Howe, of the Seattle Theater, were in the city yesterday and made George Schreeder, the owner of the Lyceum, a definite offer for his house. When asked concerning the result of that visit Mr. Schreeder said: "As to whether or not I will accept the offer I cannot say. They have not asked me for a lease of the theater, but they want to buy It outright. I have the matter under consideration and negotiations for the sale of the house are now pending." If the Lyceum Is sold to Mr. Blazier, it will become a member of the Pacific Coast Independent Circuit and the Pacific Coast Theatrical Managers' Association. Every production not now appearing in the trust theaters will be billed. PEOBABLY KILLED BY TRAIN. Woman's Body Found Under Trestle V -- on Southern Pacific. The body of Mrs. Lizzie Gordon was found under a trestle on the Oswego branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad, near Jones' Mill, yesterday afternoon, having all the appearance of having been knocked off by a passing train. The lower part of her body was frightfully mangled. But no report of any woman having been struck has been filed by the engineers of the road. The last seen of the woman, who is Real Estate Speculators Are Getting Nervous on Account of It. Complaint has been mado by purchasers of property in the neighborhood of the new market to be built on Second and Mill streets, because no work has been done toward breaking ground for the build ing. The trash from the old pavilion that stood on the site for many years has been about cleared away, but no excavating has been done. This condition has con tlrued for a month, and -the ardent specu lators in near-by property have begun to fear that nothing will ever be done. The circumstance that the lease from the city of the site has chnaged hands leads them to tho belief that the market proposition Is going to be handed around from one company to another until it fizzled out. "The delay In building has been caused by two things," says S. C. Beach, one of the principal promoters of tho market. "In the first place we have changed our plans, and we have found it to be consid erable work hunting up the class of mar ket gardeners who would be our -natrnns and secure their support. We could not go ahead until we were reasonably assured of success. However, I can safely say that active building will commence within the month." The real estate transfers have shown that there was a certain amount of spec ulation in the Immediate neighborhood of the block with the expectation of a rise In value due to the Increased activity of the quarter. The rise came and a num ber of neat profits were mado on sales, but the delay in building has caused ap prehension among the purchasers and the complaints come from them. FINE RESIDENCE BURNED. Early Morning Blaze Destroys Home of Frank Woolsey. At 3 o'clock this morning, fire complete ly destroyed the residence of Frank Wool sey, the shipping man, .at 776 Overton street The fire bad gained such headway when discovered that it was Impossible to save little, if anything, of value. The loss Is between $3000 and $4000. The Fire Department responded to the call as soon as possible, but it was somo time before It had a stream playing on the fire. High Praise for Colonel Wilcox. VANCOUVER BARRACKS, Wash., April 23. (Special.) In the order for the retirement of Colonel Timothy E. Wilcox, General Frederick Funston, Commander of the Department of Columbia, pays high tribute to the Colonel, complimenting him for his faithful and excellent career while In the service. A few of the extracts of the order read: "The Department Commander takes oc casion to express his high appreciation of the services rendered by Colonel Wilcox at the headquarters he has always per formed his duty with efficiency and zeal, He has never been on the sick report and has never lost a day's duty on account of sickness. He has achieved a world-wide reputation In natural history and during his service In the different parts of the United States, has frequently received recognition as an original discoverer by having species named in his honor. The department commander hopes that Colonel Wilcox may enjoy a long period of good health in his retirement, which has been justly earned." Alarming Spread of Measles. NEW YORK, April . Officials of the Health Department report an alarming spread of measles. Many cases have proved fatal, being followed by pneu monia. The Department's weekly report shows, In the five boroughs of Greater New York 1630 cases of measles, with 37 deaths, dlreciy due thereto, and 135 deaths fjom pneumonia. Physicians at trlbuie the existing conditions to the se vere Winter, which caused living rooms to be kept tightly closed at the expense of ventilation. Merchandise Purchased on Credit Today and Tomorrow WiH Go on May Acconnt, The Meier Frank Store 20 redaction on all Picture Framing Orders taken this week. Big variety of Moldings. Tnroks, Traveling Bags, Snit Cases, Telescopes Every good style and size 3d Floor. Sole Agents for Hall &. Borchet's Patent Dress Forms Dressmakers shonld see them. Silk Petticoats $5.98 Todays Great ?56th Surprise Sale Offering of 200 Beautifnl Silk Petticoats $10.50 to $12.50 valnes at $5.98 each we expect will attract a great throng of Portland's best biryers. It's by far the best Silk Petticoat bargain in town Comparisons will prove it to yon Immense variety of the very best styles, inclndmg deep accordion pleated, graduated flounce, with raffles or niching Deep flounce with tucked ruffles, Van Dyke points with corded ruffle Tans, grays, brown, green, red, navy and black, also changeable colors Splendid quality Silk Well made They come from the largest and best Silk Underskirt maker in the land We can guarantee every one to give perfect satisfaction $10.50 to $12.50 values at See Big Fifth-street Window Display Come early this morning if you want the best choice. $5.98 -Mat Friday Specials 35c Bath Sponges for....X8 15c Box "Writing Papers. . .7 4 bars of Castile Soap 4 4, 5, 6-inch Scissors, pair. .17 Wash Goods, lie 3500 yards of handsome new Cotton Shirtwaist Suiting in a variety of 20 of the best col orings and designs, 27 inches wide, 15c and 20c value, at, per yard 11 Window Screens 18x33 in., for, each 17 24x33 in., for, each 23 24x37 in., for, each 28 (Basement.) Friday Millinery Specials & Two wonderful values in new, up-to-date Headgear for to day's selling Prices that make thespecial offerings of "cheap" houses look ridiculous We substitute taste for costliness with every Millinery bargain. $2.95 Hats at 98c 200 Handsome Chiffon Hats, ready to trim, white, pink and blue, very newest shapes, only 200 of them, remember come early if you want one Q $2.95 values on Mq sale today at only... v $4.50 Trimmed Hats, $2.95 200 Beautiful Trimmed Hats, chiffons and fancy braids, jet crown, flowers, velvet ribbon and silk trimmed, CO d chiffons and fancy braids, $4.50 values today il -PO $14.00 Dresses for $4.45 Something unusual doing in the Children's Department for today and tomorrow Almost 75 Children's White Dresses, Unlaundered. Made of fine linens and piques Blouse, Russian and Sailor styles. All handsomely made and trimmed. Ages 8 to 14years Val- . - ues up to $14 for stttO Great special value in Chil dren's Dresses, plain, Russian, sailor and blouse styles, with double cape collar, embroid ered edge, made of fine linens in dark blue, green and tans, 8 to 14 years, Q7 3l at only V -pJ Children's Jackets, cheviots and covert cloths, box and half-fitting styles, tans, blues and browns, ages 2 to 14 years great value at e f the low price of .' pJ& J Children's Pique Jackets, embroidery and insertion trimmed, 1 to 4 years great special values, from 1.25 to 4.50 each. r FridayBargainsin Jewelry Sterling Sliver Hat Pins, large vari ety of patterns. Regular i fin 25c values for iyj Rhinestone and Pearl Bar Pins. Great bargains today from $5 7r down to ' Golf Hat Pins 2 Hat Pins in a 24 bag 60c value, today otc Sterling Sliver "Waist Pin seta 3 and 4 pin sets. Big variety of 75c cq styles, for, set. o ffic WaiBt Pin sets, pearl, black -i q enamel, peacock eyes, set low All 15c Waist Pin Sets -i All 23c Chain Purses -f gc Alarm Clock Sale Everv Clock Guaranteed. 75c Alarm Clocks 59c $1.00 Alarm Clocks. 79c $1.25 Calendar Alarm Ckln Clocks .yyc $L50 Luminous Dial fc 1 n Clocks pl.l New Intermittent Alarm Clock o f 07 with luminous dial, $1.75 value -pi- Double-Bell Alarm Clock fc 1 in Linen Sale John S. Brown & Sons, Regular 72-inch 90c Satin Dam- 7np ask, for this sale, yard iUC Regular $2.75 Table Napkins to (fco re match, this sale, dozen ?,1D Regular $1.25 Satin Damask 72- QAn in., for this sale, yard SrxU Regular $3.25 Table Napkins, to 9 2C. match, this sale, dozen pt.OD Regular $1.50 Satin Damask, J1 0 72-in.. for this sale, yard pl.lO Regular $5 Table Napkins to fca Qc match, for this sale, dozen. ..s'O.zJiJ Hemmed Tuck Towels, 18x36 in., extra ordinary bargain, for this q sale, only Knotted Fringe Damask Towels, 19x44 in., regular 20c value, for 1Ar this sale iw Webb's All-Linen Hemstitched Huck Towels, grass bleached, the regular 40c values; for this sale only you may buy them at the remarkably ORn low price, each .Uw "Perrms" Kid Gloves Reduced bdiy. iw-j iViMvS. ,- i. .7 -'- ,- E5C.. 1 iu "Perrms" famous real French .Kid Gloves at a low price for today and tomorrow. The very highest qual ity, "Perrins" too Every pair has the Meier &. Frank guarantee as well as the maker's $2 Styles, $1.69 Perrms' "Extra Quality" Glace Kid Gloves, 3 pearl clasps, overseam, gus seted fingers, black, white, mode, beaver and brown, every pair fitted regular $2.00 value, r q pair P tOj Ladies' 2-clasp overseam glace Kid Gloves, with gusseted fingers, black, white, mode and grays, all sizes, the best $1.25 Kid Gloves for this sale, pair Fabric Gloves in all the new styles, at 25 to $5.00 pair. r-? - - v-SS"K i ? . TEe Meier (Sb Frank Store X Principal Agents for Buttcrick Patterns and Publications. Ladies' Home Journals andMunsey's All May Magazines. Great Sale of Embroideries 2000 yards of Cambric Embroid eries, Edges and Insertions, daintiest patterns in big variety, widths up to 9 inches, values up to 50c yard values you can't match anywhere about town today only t e your choice at, yard C 25c Mattings 250 rolls of Linen Warp Matting, fgi the best 25e quality, very best jg styles your choice "" today only at the exceptionally low price of, per yard Supply your needs for the Coast Cottage. 2000 Bulgarian Sets. AfWs i j &6smmA mmmmmm, 1 6c 12c Set At the new Neckwear Counters we offer today a great special purchase of 2000 Bulgarian Collar and Cuff Sets Best color combinations Persian effects Styles that have sold rapidly at 25c and 35c a set Value extra- . ordinary today 12 only, at The new Neckwear Department is showing magnificent vari eties in all the newest and prettiest things for neck dress every day new styles are arriving from the leading manufacturers let us show them to you. Front of Elevators. Two Important Sales Now in progress. They must interest the economical buyer, offer ing, as they do, unusual saving chances. Imported Swiss Ribbed Vests for women, low neck and sleeveless, white, pink. blue, all sizes. 03 great value 00 Women's Imported Swiss Ribbed Vests, low neck and sleeveless, Valen ciennes lace and beading trimmed, white only, all sizes, 75c 4Qr values, for this sale, only rtc7V Ladies' low neck, sleeveless, white lisle Union Suits, with umbrella drawers, lace trimmed, all QRr sizes best 51.25 values, for ov Ladies' fine ribbed gauze lisle Vests, hish neck, long sleeves, or low neck and quarter sleeves, hand finished with silk knee lengths, open tights to match, great special 4.Qr value, for thl3 sale at iov. Ladles Black Lisle Hose, allover lace and boot patterns In Immense vari etyextra Quality, all sizes; hose every store in town sells at 75c A"ln a. pair; sale price only, pair iov Ladies' Fast Black Cotton Hose, with white feet, high-spliced heel and double sole, all sizes, the best 35c hose on the market, for this sale 0r only, at the lowpriee of, palr....0 Ladles' Outsize Stainless Black Cot ton Hose, Hermsdorf dye, all sizes; the very best 50c values, for this sale only, at the low price V7r of, pair 0i Children's 1 and 1 Ribbed Hose, also lace effects, sizes 6 to 9, fast color, big variety of styles and ex- ocp traordlnary value, 2 pairs JW $2.25 Table Damask, $1.45 Yard 15 patterns in our finest $2.'25 Table Damask, John S. Brown & Son manufacture 2 yards wide and unequaled in style or wear ing qualities regular $2.25 grade today, yard $1.45 $3.50, $4.00 Shoes, $2.38 Pair 500 pairs of "Women's Patent Leather and Vici Kid Shoes, best dress styles in all sizes and widths, standard makes, regular $3.50 and $4.00 values today only at, per pair $2.38 Cousin 's $5.00 Shoes for "Women, patent calf and vici ldd, Louis heel, plain and tips, the finest dress styles, $5.00 tf j i j values, today, pair V5 Infants' Button and Lace Shoes, red, black and tan, sizes 2 to o1 great spe- I C cial value today, pair T JC Sale of Boys Clothin Satisfactory Clothing for little mav V 9me4 oiNirpkTil prices No excuse for boys I . lC ......,, 11,,4 FiT$t uwi. iicma H JiiCl J vwmcvi j with these prices in force. WTm Boys' Washable Kilt Suits, in blue and "Wt U IU4j PisiEl5. l,.n. ""'J"-","-"'1-! ,,i.i.w """ wwwu-i, i lyrj-mii i :aBJfTiSiiW' emoroiaery irimmmp, ages 3 10 o?. bi ssiLr-w-fiSJtif 5 years, jrreat bargain, each uuw Boys' Washable Sailor Suits, In pink, tan and blue striped duck, 3 to 10 years, QQf great special value, at each skju Boys' AlI-Wool 2-Plece Suits, double breasted, neat gray and brown tfM 1 C mixtures, ages 8 to 16 years pi.i- itussian mouse amis, in pinx. oiue auu -fajlf 1 1 r-T? rSScvm' gray sixipea uucm ana ujuoraa, usca ttiw WUK ttfJf '& wn 2& to 5 years, fc7 S.C each. $1.50 to $Z.OU Eton Sailor Suits for Boys. 4 to 10 years. navy blue and Dretty fray Q en rLf3&r8&V-T-(i mixtures, at per suit, $0 to s"-'"-""' Youns Men's Suits, all the newest fash Ions and materials, second COfi (C floor, $10 up to $.J.JV anaMaffBiiBtnaiaHMmi ammam&mmmBaca&mmm&emtmuam&mma&Baiamp C ( nana. N i ! u lfffirtftTMkt'WM 1 ll-i&SvSifS- OifWEfckb. fi i V. ZS .aFVlSkfttt I I III 1 . Hi -TW iItfviyPV 7x.J ? U re--Th 1 j iit.japafv id . iTkr r . . i FIXING SALMON PEICES. Canneryman Expected to Agree to Figures Named by Warren. ASTORIA, Or., April 2S. (Special.) A meeting of the salmon packers of the Columbia River was held tonight for the purpose of considering the season's quo tations fixed by F. M. Warren. "War ren's prices are an average of 10 cents per dozen over last season's figures, be ing $1.45 for tails, $1.53 for flats and 95 cents for half-pound cans. These quota tions were made with a guarantee to buyers that a majority of tne packers would quote figures equally as high. It was decided by local packers to ad journ the meeting until tomorrow, when three other canners will be present. The belief is expressed that Warren's figures will rule as the opening prices for Colum bia River good3. The run of salmon continues light and packers say tho amount of fish thus far canned Is not one-third the amount packed at the same Ume last year. An improvement Is looked for soon. Farmer Lee Obtains Respite. SALEM, April 2S. (Special.) Upon the application of Attorney Henry E. McGinn, Chief Justice Moore, of the Supremo "ourt, today granted a certificate uZ piob able cause for appeal in the case of the State vs. James G. Lee. The issuance of 'his certificate operates as a stay of ex ecution. Lee is a prominent farmer in Washlng .on County and was recently convicted of 'Ao theft of a calf from a neighbor. He was sentenced to four years' imprison ment In the penitentiary. He appealed to the Supreme Court, but notwithstanding the appeal, he would have to begin serv ing his term unless he secured a certifi cate of probable cause for appeal. His sentence will be suspended until the case can be tried in the Supreme Court. Bishops at Missionary Convention. SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S. The open session of the San Francisco missionary convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church tonight was made notable by the presence of a number of bishops. Bishop Hamilton, of this city, presided, and Rev. Mr. Folllnger, of Foo Chow, China, gave a Scriptural reading. A message from Bishop J. M. Thoburn was read, and ad dresses were delivered by Rev. John Goucher, president of the "Woman's Col lege, of Baltimore, and Bishop Moore, of Shanghai, China. The benediction was pronounced by Bishop Earl Cranston, of Portland, Or. The final session of the bishops was held today, and consideration glTen to the pas toral address and foreign report. Artillery for Fort Worden. VANCOUVER BARRACKS. Wash., .April 2S. (Special.) The Thirtieth Com pany of coast artillery has been ordered transferred from San Francisco to Fort Worden in order to increase the coast defenses of that place. The Importance of the artillery defenses of the Puget Sound district Is becoming more plain to the general staff of the Army. It is now considered to be almost Impregnable against a daylight attack. It Is the purpose to guard against an attack during the night.' It is the intention of the War Department to Increase the strength still more. Governor Cannot Be Present. SALEM. Or., April 23. (Special.) In an swer to an Inquiry from the management of the St. Louis Exposition, Governor Chamberlain wired today that he cannot be present at the opening exercises. Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured. William Shaffer, a brakeman of Dennl Gon. Ohio, was confined to his bed fir several weeks with Inflammatory rheuma tism. "I used many remedies," he sa;s. "Finally I sent to McCaw's drug store for a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, at which time I was unable to use hand or foot, and In one week's time was ablo to go to work as happy as a clam." For sale by all druggists. "