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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1905)
xhk aiuitjsiisii uKjiiyjxiAlf, FKEDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1906. T PUZZLES ALL Gourteney's Tenure of Office Questioned. CHARTER IS AMBIGUOUS Doubt as to When Short Term Should End. MAYOR TO DECIDE PROBLEM He May Reappoint Civil - Service Commissioner or May Name a New Man for the Place This Afternoon. Is a new Civil Service Commissioner to be appointed by Mayor "Williams to succeed A. A. Courteney? Is Mr. Court eney to succeed himself, and hotv is the question of the supposedly expired term of the Commissioner to be settled, any Vay? Such is the problem -which will come before the meeting of the Civil Service Commission this afternoon. It seems within the possibilities that the Com jnlsslon -will soon have a new member. By the charter, one Commissioner holds office two years; the second, four years, and the third, six years. When the Commission -was organized the members drew lots for the terms. P. I Willis drew the six-year lot, C. W. Hodson. whose chair is now occupied by J. W. Blain, the four-year, and A. A. Courteney found the short term coming to himself. What the Charter Says. The same charter section, after stat ing the lengths of terms, says: "and between the first and tenth days of July, in 1905, and each second year thereafter, the Mayor shall, in like manner, appoint one person as the suc cessor of the Commissioner whose term of office expires in that year to serve as such Commissioner for six years." This section specifies that within 30 days after the charter becomes effec tive the Mayor shall appoint the first set of Commissioners. Now, does the two-year term expire July 1, or exact ly two years from the day of appoint ment? Was Named In January. The Commissioners -were named in January, 1903. Last month when the attention of Mayor Williams was called to the mooted point, he said that Mr. Courteney might as well hold over un til July 1, when his administration ends. The legality of the actions of the Commission as it stands at present has been questioned, however. The Mayor said yesterday afternoon that he was looking into the case, and that it seemed Mr. Courteney's term had xDlred. "I have always understood that I was to hold office until July." said Mr. Courteney last evening:. "If the Mayor believes that my term has expired, and wishes to appoint m again. 1 will serve. If he appoints some one else, I have nothing to say." ECHO OF THE ELLIOTT DAYS Russsll-Street Brick Pavement Comes Before Executive Board for Action. Unpleasant echoes of the Elliott admin istration in the City Engineer's office came into the meeting of the street com mittee of the Executive Board yesterday afternoon. It was plainly stated to the committee that the famous Russell-street brick -pavement had been built according to the specifications of the former City Engineer. The committee reluctantly rec ommended acceptance of the Job. "Those property-owners will fight any how," said, Whitney It. Boise. "First, the brick was poor, then the concrete, and now it is something else." It is expected that the property-owners will take the assessment into the courts. Acceptance was once before granted by the Executive Board, the assessment levied, and over 33000 paid in. Elwood wiles is the general contractor, and laid the concrete which City Engineer Wasnzer declares to bo suitable foundation. But as to the brick. laid by W. Lind, Mb. Wanzer said: "The brick is of poor quality, but is up to specifications, I must say. The laying of the brick Is a poor job, too. It Is impossible to get the grout between the bricks, as they are placed too close togetner." Contractor Wiles said that as both he and Lind, his silent partner in the con tract, had performed the work according to the orders of Inspector Fleming, who had been dropped from the department. ho saw no reason "wny the final ac ceptance should be delayed. Many property-owners had no objections to the pavement, as shown by the fact that J 2000 of the assessment had already been paid up. In a few moments Mr. Boise and Mr. Gllsan decided to send the case to the courts, and Mayor Williams joined them. A blank ordinance was received from the Southern Pacific, asking for a Iran chlse to lay a sidetrack on East First fitreet, between East Taylor and East Tamhfll streets, for a term of 25 years. Ehe commltteo decided that $200 a year would lie a Just compensation and will recommend this amount. CLEAN-UP FOR THE CITY HALL Fifteen Hundred Dollars Set Aside for This Purpose. Fifteen hundred dollars was appro priated by the Council early In January for a general clean-up of the City Hall before tho Lewis and Clark Fair opens It is the intention to spend 51000 on in terior improvements, varnishing and kal- somlnlng. and $500 on cleaning the out side of the big stone building. The money lies idle at the call of the City Hall com mittee of the Executive Board. Both inside and out tho building shows the need of a little Spring cleaning. The constant throng of visitors to the museum leaves marks behind ia finger prints and scratches, despite -the efforts of the Janl tors. It has been stated by an exper Jeneod builder that had strips of zinc been laid between the exterior row of bulldmg stones, none of the existing dis coloring would have occurred. The struc ture was designed to be almost pure white. campaign, and the chairmen of these districts were at the gathering! Plans for inciting public interest Jn the revival services were discussed, and it was de cided to call between 100 and 203 cottage prayer meetings in various portions of the city for each Tuesday evening during the next three months. A union meeting of all the churches of the East Side will be held next Thursday evening at Centenary Methodist Church. This will be for the purpose of preparing for the later services. A letter was read at the "meeting yes terday from William Moody, the son of the renowned revivalist, saying that he had secured the services of Bev. B. F. Meyer, the great London preacher, for a series of services to be held in Portland from April 2t until May 1. Rev. Mr. Meyer Is known throughout the world as a great pulpit orator, and as Portland is the only city in the Northwest that he will visit this year, it is expected that his meetings will attract a large number of people. TO LEASH THROUGH PLAY REVIVAL MEETINGS PLANKED Cottage Prayer Meetings Will Be Held During Chapman Campaign. The general committee under whose .auspices the Chapman and other revival meetings are to bo held, was present at a meeting yesterday afternoon at the Y. M, C. A. The city has been divided into -ten districts for the purpose of furthering the interests of the coming religious Dr. Johnston's Idea of Cultivating Concentration Given. Dr. S. It. Johnston, of Portland Acade my, gave a lecture on "How to Cultivate Concentration," yesterday afternoon at the Home Training Association's meeting and so many women were there to hear him that it was necessary to assemble In the Y. W. C. A. dining-room. Instead of in the reading-room. Miss Grace Gilbert sang "Little One A-Cryln'," by Oley Speaks, with Miss Edna Proixman at the piano. Dr. Johnston's idea in regard to concen trationand his audience manifested much approval of all his ideas was that in order to gain a child's attention his studies must be made pleasant for him, and that in fact he could be trained to learn while at play. Some might object to a lack of self-denial in study, the speaker said, on the ground that in later life there were unpleasant duties to be met which needed special preparation, but he thought there was no necessity or giving children a bitter foretaste of these things. "All young things are meant to be happy," Dr. Johnston said, "and a Joy ful youth is the best preparation for a useful manhood." Afterward Dr. Johnston patiently an swered questions for about 15 minutes, giving his views upon various matters of anxious importance to the mothers, who appreciated this very much. A parents' rally, to which fathers are especially invited, will be held on Cal vary Presbyterian Church on February 28,. the programme commencing at 7:45. Tho speakers on this occasion will In clude Governor George E. Chamberlain, H. W, Stone, secretary of the Y. M. C A.; Jr. Woods Hutchinson. Rev. Stephen S. Wise, I. D., and Rev. William S. Gilbert. TO WEIGH BRIBERY CHARGES District Attorney Is Investigating Accusations Against G. B.Thomas. "I will investigate the charge pre ferred against G. B. Thomas, member of the Port of Portland Commission, of ac cepting a bribe, as soon as possible," said District Attorney Manning yesterday to an Orcgonlan reporter. "Representa tive Bailey has given me a list of wit nesses and I will call them before me within a day or two. He has also de livered affidavits to me." These affidavits are the same as were presented by Representative Bailey to the Legislature. One of the affidavits, signed by J. B. Bridges, contractor, who, to gether with Robert Wakefield, constructed the Portland drydock, states that Thomas received $500 from the firm of Wakefield & Bridges. $250 on March S. 1604, and $250 on April 16, 1904. The first tlmo Thomas asked for money he said he was pushed to pay a note, and upon the second visit said he was going East and was a little short. Bridges affirms that he objected to giving Thomas any money, but his ob jections were overcome by Wakefield, who advised it, explaining as a reason that there were bills for extras and it was best to be on good terms with Thomas. An affidavit by Malcolm Macauley, who expert cd the books of Wakefield & Bridges, states that he found two entries of expense. One of March S, ISOi, of $250 charged to J. B. Bridges, and the other of date of April 16, 1904, charged to Wake field. T,hese items. Berry, tho book keeper, explained wero on account of payments made to Thomas. District Attorney Manning says he will examine a large number of witnesses. GREAT FUTURE FOR TONOPAH John Harris, of Spokane, Predicts It Will Surpass All Other Camps. John Harris, a mining man who has extensive Interests In the Tonopah dis trict In Southern Nevada, is in Portland on his way to Oakland, CaL Mr. Harris until recently has been living In Spokane. He has been identified with the mining industry of that neighborhood for years. He now owns an Interest in a group of three properties 20 miles north of Tono pah. Mr. Harris left that part of Nevada in the early part of December. At that time the sanitary and health conditions in the towns of the mining district wero very bad, particularly at Goldfield. 30 miles south of Tonopah. At that time pneu monia had claimed the greatest number of victims. He said smallpox was also raging. Ho did not believe the epidemics of disease had resulted from the water supplied the camps. Most of the inhabi tants were living in tents and wero not able to take proper care of themselves. "I hate to express myself concerning this district," said Mr. Harris, "because peoplo will think I am inclined to ex-J aggerale. I firmly believe, however, that Tonopah will prove to be the greatest and richest mining district in the coun try. Of course at the present time the development of the country Is held back to a certain extent by the inadequate rail road facilities. When the present system of transportation has been remedied the Tonopah mining district, will go ahead with a rapidity that will astonish the world." QUARTERS FOR CONSUMPTIVES New Building to Be Erected at the Poor Farm for Patients. New quarters for patients suffering from tubercuJoals, where they can have the advantage of the open-air treatment, are to be provided at the poor farm. There are now 19 such patients at this institution. For some time past the Board of County Commissioners has considered the advisability of furnishing new accom modations for them. Tho hospital proper is not regarded as the right place for consumptives, and besides, the hospital is crowded. The regular nurses refuse to take care of persons in tho consump tion ward because of the danger of in fection. For tho foregoing reasons the members of the county board have de cided to erect a building for tuberculous patients, but will not expend any more money upon it than is absolutely neces sary. It -will bo a rough board struc ture, removed somo distance from the other buildings, and will be so arranged as. to make It practically an open-air can itarium. It will be completely supplied with beds and other things needed, and the patients will be given medical treat ment and wholesome food. Judge Webster went to the poor farm yesterday after noon to look over tho situation and de cldc upon tlu location of the building and its dimensions. County Physician Geary will advjse with Judge Webster concern ing the matter, and also County Com missioners Barnes and. Lightner. The Meier & Frank Store's Greatest Sale of Women's Hosiery The most important Hosiery Sale of many months is heralded this morning Thousands of pairs of women's high-grade Hosiery at prices below mahgfactnring cost Three great lots DeshraMe styles All sizes Economical women will bay liberally of these extraordinary bargains , $1.25, $1.50 Hosiery 79c Pair 2000 pairs of Women's plain Black imported German Lisle Hose, with ankles elaborately embroidered, new bouauet desiens. Bulcrarian cross- stitch, and conventional patterns, all sizes ; regular $1.UU, $1.25 and $1.50 values, on sale at the low price of, pair 79c 50c, 75c and 85c Hosiery at 39c Pair "Women's all black imported German Lisle Hose, embroidered ankle and embroidered clock, single flower and conventional de- 3lO signs, all sizes, 50c, 75c and 85c values, on sale for, pair W r C 2000 pairs of "Women's 35o Hosiery in embroidered styles 2 all sizes matchless value for this sale, pair . 2C Basement Specials on Sale for Today 100 6-foot Step Ladders on sale for, each 92 Sirs. Potts' Sad Irons, $1.25.value for, set SQq 500 "Wire Soap Holders on sale at, each 3 Silver-plated Teaspoons for, dozen 39 Silver-plated Table-Spoons on sale at, dozen 79 Silver-plated Table-Porks on sale for, dozen 79 Silver-plated Toothpick-Holders at, each . 48 "Lindsay" Incandescent Gas Lights, with- and -without by-pass, best light on the market, complete .79-99 Lewis and Clark Stationery Lewis and Clark Souvenir Stationery box paper "with a different view on each envelope and sheet of paper, c regular BOc value, box ODC Lewis and Clark Envelopes, many de signs and sizes, 35c value, package 1UC Lewis and Clark and Oregon Souvenir Tablets, letter sizes, great value at only, each 12c and 19c Sale of Shirtwaist Lengths Values Up to $3.00 for 73c Ibe Meier &. Frank Store offers for today 500 Shirtwaist Lengths in white and colored materials Heavy, medium and light-weight madras, Oxfords, basketweaves, etc., In splendid designs and colorings Great variety to select from Values up to $3 a pattern on sale all day today at the very low price of, pattern Great Silk Bargains Today 5000 yards of 27-inch all pure silk Black Taffeta, best $1.25 value, for. vard , 5000 yards of 36-inch all pure silk Black Taffeta on sah all day today, our best $1.50 value, at, yard 98c .19 Crepe de Paris 98c Yard Silk and "Wool Crepe de Paris in a vari ety of 20 leading shades, the quality some stores ask $1.50 a yard for regu larly; our $1.25 value, on OA sale all day today at, yard fOC Tan Covert Coats $9.00 to $35.00 Our showing of Tan Covert Coats for "Women is the largest and best in the city. Portland's leading Cloak and Suit Store pre sents for your choosing over 100 styles in plain tailored or fancy effects, roll collar or collarless, strapped novelties, all sizes, im mense variety in all grades, $9.00, $10.00, $12.50, $14.00, $15.00, $16.00, $18.00, $20.00 up to $35.00 each. New Spring Suits, $16.50 up to $45.00. Women's $3 Shoes $1.9a ! 300 pairs women's patent leather, vici kid and velour calf Shoes, lace styles, Johnson Bros.' best make in all sizes and widths ; unequal Shoe value for today and tomorrow at tf Qft the low price of, pair.P '0 300 pairs of misses' kid and box calf lace Shoes, all sizes, best $2 values, on sale for tf 1 AQ three days at, pair. ..S Sizes 8 to 11, $L50 values, on sale for, pair $1.22 400 pairs "Women's Storm Rub bers, great special bar- AS gain for 3 days at, pair. . .Wv MEN'S $3.50-4 SHOES $2.92 Mm 's nnient leather, vici kid and J box calf Shoes, very best lasts in this season's $3.50 and $4.00 footwear; all sizes and widths; economical men will take advantage at the low . price of, pair & SPRING "Women's, Men's and Children's Footwear; newest styles and leathers, in black and tan; FOOTWEAR all grades, best values. Men's $18 Suits $10.85 Today's Great 793d Friday Surprise Sale 200 High-Grade Suits for men and young men at about one half their value, comprises the unusual offering for today's 793d Friday Surprise Sale A great special purchase from a well-known manufacturer, whose product has always given perfect satisfaction in every particular All new, stylish garments in three and four-button, round-cut sacksMaterials of plain and fancy cheviots, fancy worsteds, tweeds, cassimeres, fancy unfinished worsteds and navy blue wool serges Weights suitable for all-year-round wear Sizes for men and young men Every Suit guaranteed desirable in style, perfect in fit and workmanship Every Suit equal to our bast $18 values- Exclusive clothiers get $22.50 for similar styles and grades A chance to buy your Spring Suit at a big saving 2d Floor $10.85 See Morrison - Street Window Display. Drug Department Specials Today 25c Aluminum Dressing Combs, each 13 $1.65 Hair Brushes, black backs, grand values 1.05 $1.00 Hair Brushes, best values ever offered, each ....63 Coat. Hangers for hanging all sorts of garments......-, 5 Combination Coat and Pants Hangers, each - 15 10c Tooth Brushes on sale for, each ,: . . . .5 -Q t C Closing out the entire stock lJJ 20c Diaries on sale at, each .12 HliriPC 35c Diaries on sale at, each 23 ICS 50c Diaries on sale at, each . 29 Cream "Wove Envelopes, oc value, two packages' for Odd lot of 35c Box Papers on sale for, box 15 Lewis and Clark, Oregon and Comic Postal Cards, paper, wood and burnt leather, largest and best display in the city, 1, two for 5 and 5 each. Great Carpet Sale Hotel Brussels Carpets, In Oriental, Coral. Cmplre designs, bedroom and parlor ef fects, a carpet of unusual QgLr merit; Tegular J1.10 yard yard y OT Our famous $L25 Windsor Brussels, high art designs, dainty effects In greens, Orientals, tans and rcd3; big- assortment of patterns to select from sale price Includes se-wing, laying and i i lining, $L25 Brussels yard f High-class Axmlnster Carpets. In two toned, greens. Persian colorings and de signs and Orientals; the greatest variety In tho city to choose from rt yard, tti5, JLfiO, JL.7S and .1U Magnificent Wilton Carpets, In Oriental and self-colored effects, greens i ae and tans, grand values at, yd... 0f Melrose Ingrains, in handsome de- en signs, yard JvIC Extra Super Two-Ply Ingrains. Great February Grocery Sale Buy your Groceries at wholesale prices This February Sale offers 0 any number of money-saving opportunities to the housewife, hotel and boarding-housekeeper 'Phone Private Exchange 4 Basement 35c Oranges at 18c Dozen Thousands of dozens of large-size California Navel Oranges, sweet, delicious fruit; the 35c doz. grade, on sale today and tomorrow at, dozen 18 CANNED GOODS Alamo Tomatoes, 24 -lb. cans, for this sale at 7Ho 90c DO ZEN J 91.76 CASE. Premium Tomatoes, 2-lb. cans, for this sale. 8 l-3e 05e DOZEXj 9LS6 CASE. All Gold Solid Packed To matoes, 3-lb. cans, for this sale 12c $1.30 DOZEN; CASE. "Queen of the West" Corn, groat value, for this sale, can 8e $1.08 DOZEN; $2.19 CASE!. Army and Navy Corn, great special value at, can.. 0c fl.OS DOZEN; $2.10 CASE. Duchess Table Peaches, un equaled value at 12c $1.49 DOZEN"; $2.03 CASE. Duchess Table Apricots, fine Quality, great value at lie DOZEN; 5250 CASE. AIL Gold Table Peaches, none better, great value at 22c $20 DOZEN; JM.CO CASE. All Gold Table Apricots, fine quality, great value at 20c $228 DOZEN; $4.09 CASE. All Gold Royal Ann Cher ries, finest on tho mar ket - .25c $2.75 DOZEN; $54M CASE. Sliced Pineapple, 2-lb. cans, great special value at, can 16c $1.70 DOZEN CANS; $9.40 CASE OF 4 DOZEN. Singapore Sliced Pineapple, a delicious fruit. 2-lb. cans 20c $2.15 DOZEN CANS; $0.00 CASE OF 3 DOZEN. French Peas, extra fine. 25c $2v0 PER DOZEN CANS. Mushrooms, first choice, can ... 30c $2.00 PER DOZEN CANS. C & B. Lucca Oil. qt. ,.5c 10-lb. sack Corn Meal.. 25c 10-lb. sk Graham Flour.23c 2 packages "Force". . .2.1e 2 packages Malta Vlta.35c 2 packages Grape-Nuts ,25c 3 packages Energy ........... .25c 3 packages Jell-O 25c 17 pounds Western Dry Granulated Sugar for $1.09 lOD-lb. sack Western Dry Granu lated Sugar for $540 "Victor" Flour, tho best money can buy, sack . . . . $15 3-lb. can Ground Chocolato 25c Durkee Salad DressIng.lOc, 25c, 45c 3-lb. package Soda Crackers 20c 1-lb. basket Washed Figs 22c 3 1-lb. packages Seeded Raisins. 25c 5-lb. ran Swift's Lard 55c 6 packages Press Matches 25c 6 packages Chip Matches 25o Taploco or Sago ..5c Walnuts, per pound 15c 7 bars Victor Soap 25c 11 bars Standard Soap 25c 2 cans A. Roche's Sardines 25c 1 gaL Log Cabin Syrup $1.25 Vz gnl. Log Cabin Syrup 05e A lbs. fancy Italian Prunes 25c Tacht Club Boneless Sardines. . ,20c 10 lbs. Graham Flour . . .25c 10 lbs. Rye Flour 30c 2 Jars McLaren's Cheese 35c 3 packages Saratoga Chips 25e 3 cans Pioneer Cream ..25c- Van Camp's Pork and Beans. 1-lb. cans, on sale at 8 l-3c Per dozeu cans 07c Case, four dozen $30 S cans Oregon Cream 25c Sapollo at, bar 7c Pint bottle Ammonia 5c Eagle Milk, can 15c Quart C & B. Pickles 30c 3 bars Bon Ami 25c 2 packages Knox Gelatine 25c 1- lb. can Shrimps 10c 2- lb. can Shrimps 20c 10 lbs. Cream Rolled Oats 40c 2 packages Violet Oats 25c 2 packages Scotch Oats 25c 2 packages Cream of Wheat.... 35c 2 -lb. cans Minced Clams 25c "LINDSAY" Incandescent Light Gives better light and consumes less gas than any other make. We are introducing them complete at low prices of, each.... 78c and 90c Paper Shell Almonds. 2 lbs.... 55c Sntder's Catsup, 2 bottles 35c Snlder's Oyster CocktaiL 20c 1-lb. cans Poppy Oysters, 3 35c Van Camp's Plum Pudding. .25c, 49c 32-or. Jar Chow-Chow- 25c Edam Holland Cheese $1.09 All Milcher Herring, keg $1.10 2 1-lb. pkgs. Graham Crackers.. 25c Fig-Prune or Postum, pkg 20c Fels Nap t ha Soap 5c 3 cans Van Camp's Soups 25c 10-lb. sack Pastry Flour ..39c Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate. 35c 1-lb. can Baker's Cocoa 45c K. C Baking Powder 20c Schilling's Baking Powder 40c" Royal Salad Dressing 25c, 45c JOCHA AND JAVA COFFEE. M. &. F. ape-clal ferxxd, espial to the 40c grade ike erdlaary sxeccr mIIm yea, at, lb.. .25c H. O. Oats, 2 pkgs. for 25c 3S-lb. cans of Ghtradelll's Cocoa for 23c 1-lb cans of Cream Baking Powder for ...........36c Great Sale of Cutlery 35c 7-inch Butcher Knives for, each ....... .27 Stag-Handle Bread Knives, $1.15 valne -. 92 Coots' Enives, 10-inch size, 90c values, each ...........-.,..72 "Christy" Bread Knives, 25c values, each .......... . 19 Magnetic Steels 9-inch, 30c values, each .23 Magnetic Steels, JO-inch, 40c values, each . . . . Pair Carvers, cocohola handles, 90c values 75 Steel Knives and Forks, set of six, cocobola handles, $1.25 values, onNsale for, set 99 Steel Knives and Forks, bone handles, set of six.: -..$1.07 6-inch Boning Knives, 25c value, each :.21 Kitchen Table-Spoons, 40c value, dozen 32 Kitchen Teaspoons, great value, dozen . -..X6 Friday Ribbon Bargains 19c Two-toned 5-inch Satin Ribbons, newest and prettiest colorings, best 35c f values, on sale for . . .vC Fancy Silk and Satin Polka Dot and Striped Ribbons, grand value today at, yard Handkerchief Bargains "Women's new Colored Handkerchiefs, hem stitched in plaid and striped effects; pink, blue and helio. ; best 25c values, on sale for, each 1 C Women's unlaundered hand-embroidered Handkerchiefs, initialed; all pure linen; best 25c values, on sale today and tomorrow at this low price, ea. Boys' Big Clothing Specials Boys' all-wool 2-piece double breasted Suits, brown and gray plaids and mixtures, ages 8 to 16 years, greater special values Jfw.ClVJ i Boys' fine all-wool 2-piece Suits, in pretty plaids and mixtures, ages 8 to 16 years; best $5.00 values - $3.95 New Spring "Waists are now ready. Largest and best line in the city. Second Floor. Young men's fine all-wool fancy "Worsted Suits, in pretty gray plaid effects, 17 to 20 years, $20 and $22.50 tfio ie values, on sale V "With every purchase of Boys' Suit or Overcoat made at regu lar prices we give one year's subscription to the "American Boy,5' biggest and brightest of all boys' magazines. Boys' and Young Men's Spring Clothing arriving daily. Second Floor. i