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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 25, 1905)
10 IKE tJEEGOlNIAK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2o, 1905. n en pie BOATMEN NOW ACT Billboards and Rubbish Must Disappear. MAKE A CITY BEAUTIFUL Ragged Edges of Portland 'Need Attention, WHAT REMAINS TO BE DONE Agitation Jn Behalf of tho Better ment of Conditions by General Cleanlng-Up Promises Much for the Municipality. The agitation In favor of civic Im provement Is already having its effect. The Police Department has ordered that contractors and "builders remove building material and rubbish from the streets and sidewalks, and the order is being :. generally obeyed. Patrolmen have noti fied contractors on their beats, the word has gone out that the Chief of Police means the ordinance to be obeyed, and ,tho contractors are taking him at his ' word. Throughout the city there is a notice able movement toward cleanliness. Rub bish is being removed from the yards, 'trees are being trimmed, loose boards are being replaced with others, and un sightly fences are being repaired. Meanwhile the prime movers in the attempt to make Portland a city beauti ful do not cease their labors, and are striving to get the great mass of people Interested. It 1b noticeable that on the lEast Side, where most of the residents are home-owners, property has a better look than in some other parts of the city. There the vacant lots are cleaned of rubbish, weeds and tall grass has been cut and burned, brush is seldom to be seen. There are places, however, where I improvements would do no harm, and the owners of these pieces of property are having their attention called to the fact. Unsightly Billboards. In spite of the efforts of property owners to beautify their lawns, there Is always the unsightly billboard that gives a look of raggedness to the most beauti 'ful piece of property. At Fifteenth and Washington streets. passed by all the "Washington-street cars, is one of these boards. Guests ,of the nearby theater are compelled to 'have thoughts of Blank's pills mingle fwlth thoughts of the drama. At Seventh and Morrison streets, opposite the Mar- ,quam building and the Hotel Portland, Is another board, a double-decker. This will soon be torn down, however, to make room lor Charles sweeny's new land, modern sky-scraper. NTo look from tthe top of any high building in the city (4s to have the eye meet with scores of icigar signs that may be road half Irolle away. In numerous places through out the city residents awaken, and going to tho window tor the first sight of (another day, find a gorgeous poster flaunt ing them in the face, suggesting an In .digestion cure. They go to a meal that .cannot be eaten with a relish for fear of 'Indigestion. The billboard nuisance is not confined ,to the business section of the city. juong jenerson street, so rar out as Thirteenth, are the boards. A car ride "to the Exposition grounds is one long migntmare or billboards. Not a street leads to the East Side but is lined with billboards. Go to Portland Heights and one does not escape the boards. Even jon the summit of Council Crest, whore the grandeur of ICature ought to be ap pealing, one sees billboards and huge cigar signs. Brush and Old Rubbish. In the better resident district of the West Side are numerous places where fine houses are bounded on one Ride by a billboard, on the other by a vacant "lot filled with rubbish, on the third by a cowlot and on the fourth by another billboard. There Is a bad corner at Twentysecond and Kearney streets. where a huge hole Is half-filled with old boards, brush and rubbish. There Is an other at Twenty-fourth and Marshall etreets, adjoining tho Hill Military Acad emy, where tall grass, weeds and under brush predominate, tho whole surrounded by a fence that would disgrace a village witn a Boom m Us history. At Twentieth and Overton streets there is a quarter-block surrounded bv an un- rightly fence, filled with grass and un derbrush and cows. The surrounding property nas modern and cosy homes. with agreeable lawns. It is such places mat tne civic Federation Is determined to change. This is tho condition of af fairs that must be made orderly, neat ana ciean Before the beginning of the eummer season. Chamber of Commerce to Act. The trustees of the Portland Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday next nt 11 o'clock. Much routine business is waiting for the meeting, as well as sev eral things of special Interest. The civic improvement plans of the Chamber will ce xurthcr outlined at the coming meet ing ana aennite arrangements will be made for beginning. In an active manner, the campaign for the beautifying of the oiy. TO IMPROVE VILLA AVENUE Two Boards of Trade Meet to Advo cate Plans. The Boards of Trade of Montavilla and Central Addition met together last night with the common purpose of put ting- through Improvements on Villa avenue, from HIbbard street to Gravel Hill and Wiberg- lane. A low offer for graveling1 tho south sldo of the road was mado them. The road is now in bad condition though one of the leading- thorough fares to Alontavllla. The expense of Improvement lias delayed work on it ps most contractors asked about 45 cents a yard for hauling- tho gravel. But the Pacific Bridge Company, which has been grading: hills on tho Montavilla line of the Portland Consolidated Rail way Company, 'has offered to do the work for 22 cents a yard, decreasing tho cost by half. The Montavilla and Central Addition people bellovo that this offer will be favorably considered by the County Commissioners. They are particularly anxious to see the work done, as the new road would dl vert considerable travel from the Mor rison-streot bridge to the Burnside street bridge, and make a shorter and quiCKer means ot travel xnan now exists. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES. 1 It chins. Blind. Bleedlnz or Protruding Plies. Tour ;JnurgiBt will refund money If Paso Oint ment falls to cure 70a in 0 :0 14 aayc. &oa UOT AT TWENTIETH AND OVERTOX STREETS. THIS IXT IS SURROUNDED PLANS ITS CAMPAIGN Municipal Association to Take Active Pari CANDIDATES TO BE INDORSED If Regular Parties Nominate Satis factory Men, Strict Neutrality Will Bo Observed Unworthy Aspirants to Bo Defeated. The executive board of the Municipal Association met last night in the office of tho Oregon Mortgage Company. The as sociation is now wrestling with the prob lem of its policy through the coming municipal campaign, and plana are being matured for the guidance of the associa tion in June. At the meeting last night the question of the affiliation or non-affiliation of tho association with the old-line political par ties was discussed, as was the advisability of putting a more or less independent ticket In the field. It seems to be the general idea among the leaders of the as sociation that the Republicans and Demo crats will both bo equally chary about arousing the opposition of the organiza tion, and will therefore both put up tick ets to which there can be no objection. If this is done, the association will be content to remain in the background of the fight and will let the best men win If, on the other hand, one party puts up a man. or men. to whom there is objec tion, the influence of tho association will be used to secure the defeat of tho un worthy part of the ticket. The association, so it is reported, has decided to delay any definite action until such a time as tho leading candidates for municipal office are in the field and known to tho public when that time has ar rived and the merits or demerits of tho candidates can be summed up, then the association will take a liand in tho mat ter and make known those who can ex pect the support of the organization. This, in brief, is said to be the plan of the association, wnich will be announced Inter, when tho time is ripe for it to make known Its plan of work. THROUGH SERVICE IS DELAYED St. Johns Must Walt Until Plans Are Made. New The Portland Consolidated Railway Company will not put on a through ser vice to St Johns at the present time, in spite of the requests and delegations of the citizens of that enterprising town. The railway company had In mind, so It is said, a plan by which a through ser vice could be Inaugurated and maintained. and was working toward that end, but owing to developments of the last few days will not be able to do as Intended This change In plan Is caused by a de cision made recently by the Oregon Water Power & Railway Company to the effect that the latter company would not agree to the joint use of the Second-street tracks now standing Idle. It had been intended that heavy tracks would bo laid in the place of tho old. light steel now rusting on Second street, and that, these tracks would be connected with the First street tracks of both tho Portland Con solidated and Oregon "Water Power & Railway Companies in such a manner that the cars of both systems could loop around from First to Second and do away with the congestion on First and at the foot of Washington streets. The Oregon Water Power & Railway Company has decided not to Join with the Portland Consolidated in making this change in down-town trackage, and as a result the latter will have to make other plans tor looping Its cars. This will bo done, and it is hoped that tne work will be com pleted by the time the Fair opens. Not until the change in the downtown tracks has been made will it be possible to change the service to St. Johns to any great extent, both on account of trackace difficulties In the center of the town "and of lack of equipment. The man agement of the company Is working on a plan for the relief of the St. Johns neo pie, which, if feasible, will be put into service in a short titme, but no announce ment of change will be mado for some time. AT THE THEATERS What tho Press Agenta Say. "The Lady of Lyons" Matinee. At the Columbia this afternoon the reg ular Saturday matinee will be given, and the advance sale has been unusually heavy. This is notwithstanding there was a Wednesday matinee of the same play on Washington's birthday. That perform ance was packed to the doors with the typical Columbia Theater audience of Portland's ladles and children. Today bids fair to be just such another event as Wednesday, for "The Lady of Lyons,' Lord Lytton's famous romantic lovo story, has never failed to appeal to every woman who has a spark of sentiment left. Howard Gould, as Claude Melnotte, fills every ideal of what a charming young lover should be. Cathrlne Countlss, as tho imperious, earnest Pauline. Is excell ing all former efforts. Tonight will be the last performance. Paul GHmore Matinee Today. This afternoon at 2:15 o'clock a special matinee will be given at the Marquam Grand Theater when Paul GHmore, who delighted a big first-night audience last evening, will again present John Drew's great success, "The Mummy and the Humming Bord." This is ono of the most Intesely interesting society dramas Port land has had this season and should be Included in everyone's amusement list. The last performance tonight at 8:15. Tho Last of ."Northern Lights." After two of tho most successful weeks in Portland's theatrical history, tho Brandt-Baumo stock engagement at tho Empire will close tonight, when the last performance of "Northern Lights" will be given. The public has evinced the warmest In terest in the- career of Louise Brandt since her first appearance In the city. She is a girl of whom Portland may well be proud, and there is little doubt that the matinee and night performances on this closing day of the engagement will bring out a tremendous attendance. Mr. Baume shares equally with his associate in pub lic regard, and each member of the com pany has made a lasting personal Impres sion. This afternoon and tonight will ter minate "Northern Lights" and the en gagement. "Old Heidelberg" Tomorrow. "Old Heidelberg" will give its Initial performance on the stage of the Columbia Theater at the matinee tomorrow after noon. Every theatergoer who was able and willing to pay $3 to see Richard Mansfield a short time ago is familiar with tho story of- tho young German Prince, who went to the historical uni versity at Heidelberg, lived amongst tho students, reveled in their songs and jol lities, fought their trivial duels and even loved a lowly maid, who at last had to give It all up the only natural happiness ho ever knew and go back again to be a royal Prince, with followers, dependents, ceremony and pomp. To trade tho nat ural for the artificial; -there is a granduer but a pain about it. hard to describe You only feel it as you watch the play weave Its way on to the end; and then there are the beautiful romantic scenes along the legendary Rhine, tho most fascl natlng and wondrous river in all the world. All theso "scenes for the Columbia Stock Company's production have been painted by Frank King, who is one of tho best scenic artists in the United States, and who has done what many considered to be somo of tho best work of his career for this week. There is no question. "Old Hledelberg" la the most beautiful play that has ever been on tho Columbia stage, in its sweet and delicate way, and not the slightest triflo has been over looked in presenting It as it should be presented. It will sing Its own praises from tho first moment tho curtain rises tomorrow afternoon. Charles B. Hanford In "Othello." Charles B. Hanford will play a return engagement of one night at the Marquam Grand Theater next Thursday, March 2, when Shakespeare's great tragedy. "Othello," in .which Mr. Hanford and his excellent support recently made such a decided hit, will be again presented. The advance sale of seats will open next Tuesday morning, February 2S, at 1 10 FXOATTNG SPOTS BEFORE ETE5, Dimness of vision and weak eyes, cured bv Murine Eve Remedies. A- home cure ,4 for .yft fliM.. need, cur. Sold everywhere. BY MODEL, AND COZY H03IES. STRIFE IN CHURCH Deposed Elders Will Appeal to the Synod. T. F. COWING GIVES VERSION Says He and His-Associates Acted Under the Authority and With Advice of the Home Mission Board. The recent action of tho Portland Pres bytery In deposing four of the elders of tho First Presbyterian Church of Oregon City has not as yet proved a remedy for the internal troubles of that church. The elders deposed, T. F. Cowing, E. B. An derson. Angus Matheson. ana J. w. war nock, feel that their removal was the re sult uf misstatements on the part of trou- Mjle-brcwors and was not justified by ac tual conditions. They are now preparing an appeal from the decision of the Pres bytery and will undoubtedly present it to the Synod in the hope .of securing a re versal of the lower tribunal's decision. Strife Dates Back. . The strife within th Oregon City church dates slnco 1902 and has been char acterized by intense bitterness. It reached a crisis a few months ago with the forced resignation of the pastor. Rev. F. H. Mix sell, and the removal of the old session, consisting of Chris Schuebcl, Ed F. Story, John W. McKay, Charles A. McMillan. J. C. Zlnscr, A. Robinson, Angus Mathe son. The election of a new session and the attempt to recall the former -pastor was bitterly fought by members of the retired board and the case brought before the Portland Presbytery. The Presbytery failed to establish harmony, and the lat est phase of the fight, resulted in the deposition of the four elders. T. F. Cowing was In Portland yester day, preparing the appeal to be taken to the Synod. He said: "I deplore the publicity which has been given to our church and would rather not air our grievances, but my associates and I belle that upon a proper presentation of th'b facts to the Synod we shall be vindicated. "It is admitted that the present condi tion of our church is deplorable, but this is duo alone to the failure of a sclf-con-stltutcd dictator and his supporters to manage the church in their own way. "We, and I mean by that the majority of the congregation, have tried In every possible manner to secure harmony In the cnurch, and have offered every con cession consistent with the proper man agement of church affairs. Our efforts to secure peace have at all times been guid ed by our moderator. Rev. E. T. Sharp, and by tho Home Mission, but have been persistently resisted by tho warring fac tion. Recognized as Legal Board. "We were recognized as the legally constituted elders of our church by the Home Mission Board, who suggested that we place a call through them for a pas tor. We did this and were supplied with Rev. J. R. Landsborough, we being re quired to pledge his support. "It looked then as If the church had freed itself of strife, but by means both questionable and deceptive our opponents again attempted to place themselves In power, and succeeded In causing our tem porary removal. "One of the charges brought against us but which was not substantiated was that wo had after the removal of Rev. Mr. Mlxsell Invited and allowed him to occupy our pulpit without any authority. Tho fact of the matter is that Rev. Mr. Mlxsell occupied the pulpit on that night with the full approval and authority of the Home Mission Board, received through our mod erator. The mission has supervision over the supplying of ministers, and with its permission we certainly had the right to Invite Rev. Mr. Mlxsell to conduct the services. "I hope, however, to see harmony brought about at an early day. No one Is going to leave the church, as ha3 been inferred, that Is, at least so far as the deposed elders are concerned." Courteney Stays on Board. Mayor Williams decided yesterday that by the terms .of the charter. A. A. Court- AT BUBXSIDE AND STREETS, SHOW1XQ SCENES SHOWING PARTS OF PORTLAND WHERE CIVIC IMPROVEMENT IS NEEDED eney may remain a member of the Civil Service Commission until the end of the present administration, next July. Mr. Courteney was appointed in January. 1S03, for a two-year term, and a question was raised as to the Interpretation of the charter's reading. The commission held a short routine meting yesterday afternoon. ON DEAD 0E LIVING PULPIT Dr. Stephen S. Wise Delivers Thoughtful Lecture. At the Temple Beth Israel last night before a large and representative audi ence. Dr. Stephen S. Wise lectured on "A Word to Ministerial Critics; for Pew and Pulpit From the Life of a Great Preacher." The address of Dr. Wise was in the nature of an answer to the question "Shall we leave a dead or living pulpit?" Dr. Wise pointed out that it was the case with many ministerial critics that they were not in a position to criticize. His logic was sound, and he treated the subject fully, pointing out that min isters labored with different congrega tlons, that the plan which might be adapted with reference to one was utterly useless when adapted to another. "To do one's best," he said. "Is to do ono's duty, without fear of criticism, to do one's duty the way it appears, as you judge it should be done." Dr. Wise pleaded for the living pulpit pointed out that another generation should find a living gospel, as the present generation found It, and showed clearly that discord among workers in the same field threatened that field with extermina tion that ittn nf nriA TnfnltttAY- lmnn (another threatened to kill the pulpit and to put an end to Its usefulness and Its ob ject. He pointed out lessons for pulpit and pew in the simplicity and sweet labor of those who stand highest in the ranks of those laboring for the sake of Christian ity. It is not a question of professional jealousy, but a question of pulling to gether in order that the general cause might be strengthened. Dr. Ise do clarcs. FREED ONLY TO BE RECAPTURED H. G. Caspary Is Ordered Released but Detectives Take Him Away. H. G. Caspary. who is wanted in St Louis to answer to a charge of forgery failed in his attempt to obtain his release through means of habeas corpus. The case was set for hearing yesterday morn ing at 9:30. before Judge George. Sheriff Word made no return, and the court thereupon ordered the prisoner discharged from custody. R. C. Wright, attorney for Caspary. proceeded to tho County Jail to convey the good news to his client, only to ascertain that he was not there. De tcctive McKenna, who came from St. Louis after Caspary, had taken him away, and this was the Information the attor ney received from the jailer. Further In qulry revealed the fact that the officer and his man were on the way East on a train of the O. R. & N. Co. The petition for a writ of habeas corpus was filed on Wednesday afternoon late. Detective McKenna wa3 then at Salem armed with requisition papers from the Governor of Missouri, to obtain a war rant of extradition from Governor Cham berlam. The hearing of the habeas cor pus petition was continued on two occa sions. In the meantime, Detective Mc Kenna. having secured tne necessary warrant, concluded wisely not to become mixed up in legal entanglements but to take his prisoner while he had a chance, and did so. Caspary came to Portland several months ago and during his stay here was engaged In the real estate bus! ncss at 203 Washington street. Contract to Portland Firm. ASTORIA, Or., Feb. 24. (Special.) The Council at its meeting this evening awarded a contract to Dill & Young, of Portland, for Improving five blocks on Franklin avenue for $10,230.53. , An ordinance to grant J. R. Clinton and W. w. Whipple, or Seattle, a 3-years franchise for telephone, gas, electric light and power syetems was Introduced and referred to a committee. The Grip. "Before we can sympathize with others we must have suffered ourselves." No one can describe to you tne sunenng attend Ine an attack 01 the grip, unless you hav had the actual experience- There Is prob ably no disease that causes so much phys leal and mental agony, or which so sue ccssfully defies medical aid." All danger from the grip, however, may be avoided by the prompt use 01 unamDeriain'i Couch Remedy. Among the tens of thou sands who have used this remedy, not one case has ever been reported that has re suited In pneumonia or that has not re covered. For sale by all druggists. Committee Addresses Letter to Langfitt BRIDGE-CLOSING PROTESTED Diverse Views on the Power of the County Authorities to Shut the Draws Between Cer tain Hours. The present agitation for closed bridges has now been placed before the Govern ment. Captain A. B. Graham, of the rlvermen's committee, addressed a letter 10 .Major langtttt yesterday, callins his attention to the proposed action of the county officials and submitted copies of tne instructions to boatmen which it Is thought will afford relief to bridge pas sengers. These instructions were -submitted for the purpose of ascertaining if nicy wouia meet with the approval of the War Department. In spite of continued areumnt hv tho citizen? that the power of regulating river commerce lies wholly with county or state officials the rlvermen are firm in their contention that the War Drnart- ment has supreme control of all navign- Die waterways. The Chicago case cited in tho contention for closed bridges, it is said by rlvermen. has no direct bearing on Portland, nor has it yet been estab lished that the War Department has less authority than local officials. In this opinion they are upheld by Government officials. One of these said: Government Official's View. "Any city, county or state can nromul- gate and establish laws governing com merce on the waters within Its boundaries ana these laws might be, and in many cases are effective without Government authority, but this by no means signifies mat mo war Department has no author ity" over such streams. The very proof that the Government has full control Is shown by the fact that before a bridge can be built across a river It Is nece. sary to secure permission from the de partment. Should the construction of a bridge be begun without authority the Government would immediately step in and prevent such construction until Its permission had been granted. However, after a bridge is constructed Its opera tion Is left to those local authorities under whose jurisdiction It comes without in terference from the Government unless a protest Is entered by river commerce in terests. To illustrate this I mlchr sav that the officials o'f this countv misrht close the bridges to boats for six hours each day without any Interference omthe part of the Government unless some ob jection should be raised by the river- men. Upon such a protest the Govern ment would then Investigate the matter and should it be found that the closing of the bridges for any specified time was an Impediment and obstruction to navi gation tne action of the local officials would certaintly be overruled. In regard to the Chicago case it Is probable that the matter has never come before the Goi-ernment under protest and that all parties are satisfied with present conditions. There is no doubt, however, as to the Government having authority over the Chicago River." That Chicago Ordinance. That the Government actually does con trol the Chicago River Is shown by re ports of the Chief Engineer of the War Department. In 1903, subsequent to the passage of the city's ordinance regulating the opening of bridge draws it was found that by order of the War Department four railroad bridges crossing the Chi cago River had to be remodeled and partly reconstructed because of their being an obstruction to free navigation. The ordinance of the City of Chicago under which the bridges crossing the Chi cago River and Its tributary canals are governed, provides that all such bridges shall be under the control of the harbor master and that he shall have power to order the opening and closing of the same at any time. when, in his judgment. It is necessary to carry out the provisions of the rules and regulations provided In the ordinance. The section of the ordinance providing for closed bridges during certain hours, follows: Section 2 Brldjte cloeed Hours) No bridge within the City of Chlcaffo, excepting on Sun days, shall be opened during the times herein specified: 1. Across the main river and across the south branch of the Chicago River from Its junction with the main river and as far south as Twelfth street. Including the latter, and across the north branch of the Chicago River at Klnzle Ftreet. between the hours of 6 and 8 o'clock In the morning and 5 and 7 o'clock In the evening. 2, Across the north branch of the Chicago River from Klnzle street, exclusive, to Halsted street. Inclusive, and across the south branch. Inclusive, between the hours of G and 7 o'clock In the morning and 5:30 and 0:30 In the evening. 3. All other brldces between the hours of ft and 7 o'clock In the morning and S and 7 o'clock In the evening. The provisions of thte section are not to ap ply to "low bridges" or those under which tugs cannot pass. Further sections provide that during the hours between 6 o clock in the morn ing and 12 o'clock midnight, it shall be unlawful to keep open any bridge within the City of Chicago for the purpose of permitting vessels -or other craft to pass through the same for a longer period. at any one time, than ten mbiutes. After an opening for such a period the bridge must be closed to boats for ten minutes It is also provided that bridge tenders or persons In charge of the bridge shall not close the same against vessels seek ing to pass through until passengers .teams or vehicles have been delayed fully ten minutes by tho bridge being open. What Rlvermen Say. It is the opinion of rlvermen that while these regulations are In effect and govern river traffic It Is only because they are ac ceptable to the river Interests. It Is also their contention that while such regula tions may be satisfactory in Chicago that the conditions of river traffic on the Chi csigo and Wlllametto Rivers are so en tirely different that what Is applicable in Chicago Is far from being so In Portland The Chicago River, it Is said, Is merely a canal with what might be styled dead waters. In the Willamette River there Is at all times a current to contend with. The existence of this current and also of contrary winds, Is the essential feature In the necessity of open bridges at all times to river traffic. "Supposing," said Captain A. B. Gra ham, yesterday, "that a boat Is coming dotom stream with- a raft of boom sticks. Owing to the strong current" it Is abso lutely necessary that she keep moving since any stoppage would simply mean that the logs would pile into her wheel and probably result in its loss. There is absolutely no way In which the boat could hold back the raft. Now what would that mean If the boat happened to come to a bridge just after the closing time. The same thing applies to a boat with a vessel In tow or any of these coast ers or deep-water vessels proceeding- un der their -own power. Coming down stream they could not possibly hold their position as against the current and the result would be that if they were caught between bridges that some kind of an accident would follow. Then, In the case of a boat coming up stream with a raft of logs In such a case it is necessary for the boat to. be in motion in order to hold her raft in position, and should she be compelled to stop the raft would, In 50x100 on south side of Glisan street, between Sixth and Seventh. Fine hotel site. Cement sidewalk. Excavation made for cellar. M. LOMBARD, bli Chamber of Commerce great many cases, twist and work arount; until It would break up. Who would foot that loss? "These are some of the-conditions which make traffic on the Chicago and Willam ette Rivers so different. There Is an other feature, however, which enables Chicago to work under closed bridges, and that is the character of Its river traffic. There 1j no passenger travel on the river. It is all freight and It is not dependent on tides or weather conditions. Hero should an ocean-bound boat be delayed for an hour it might mean the loss of 24 hours at Astoria awaiting a favorable tide. "I am more than ever convinced under the conditions to be contended with on this river that the Government will never allow the bridges to be closed. Still we i think that a difficulty and delay docs ex ist to bridge pedestrians and we are win ing to help out In every manner possible for Its avoidance. I think, that while there may be some loss to the people, that they should remember that under tho nrooosed closing, there would be a far greater loss to river commerce. The whale matter can be adjusted it tne give-ann-take principle Is followed out. and I think that If the matter Is arranged as we nae lately suggested, that everyone win De satisfied." EAST SIDE TALKS ON BRIDGES Committee of Fifteen Named to Meet County Judge Webster. A meetinr: o representative citizens of the East Side gathered last night in tho courtroom on Grand avenue and East Morrison street to consider the question of closing the bridge draws at stated times, with the result that a committee of 15 was appointed to bring the matter to the attention of the County court. Jo seph Buchtel. chairman of the committee on transportation and bridges, trom me East Side Improvement Association. called the meeting- to order and stated tho object of the gathering. He said that nothing that would be an obstruction to navigation in the port of Portland was Intended, but simply a reasonable regula tion of the opening and closing of the draws. Ellis G. Hughes spoke of the growth of the East Side, and pointed out that flye to one of the dwellings now being erected In Portland were put up on the East Side, ne thought that there had been somo public abuse regarding the opening and closing of the bridge draws that might be remedied, and that the towing of rafts should be done at night, and never dur Insr th6 day. Mr. Hughes said in his Judgment that the remedy for the abuses lay entirely in the hands of the county Court. He also condemned the practice of "warping" vessels through the draw of the steel bridge, and said it should not be tolerated. Charles J. Schnabel spoke on the legal aspect of the case, saying he was con vinced there was no doubt that the Coun ty Court had the power to regulate the draws of the bridges. It concerned be tween 60.000 and 70.000 of the Inhabitants. Edward Xewbegin said that what was asked for would not cause any serious inconvenience to the river men, and he could not understand their opposition to a reasonable regulation. ThQ steamboat men had declared before the first bridges had been built that they could not navi gate the river If bridges were built, and they were now opposing a reasonable con cession. Mr. Newbegln announced he had men on the bridges gathering statistics. W. L. Boise made a short talk In which he suggested that a strong committee be appointed to wait on the County Judge and present the case to him. He urged that absolute fairness to rlvermen, be shown. After all who desired had discussed the subject, R. D. Inman. of Inman. Poulson A; Co., was Invited to address the meet ing. He explained that Portland was the largest lumber city in the world, and that the main portion of the immense output of lumber was cut above the bridges. Ixgs had to be towed through the bridge, but If closed an hour in the morning or afternoon dally, expense and hardship would be put upon the mills above thfl bridges. "and they could not compete with the mills below the bridges. For some time Mr. Inman answered questions put to him relative to towing of logs and vessels, and tides and other things. Mr. Inman said he thought If the draws were closed an hour In the morn ing and evening that it would injure the port of Portland abroad. He further said he was well aware that there had been some abuse and annoyance to the public In opening and closing the draws, all of which was subject to remedy and re moval. For nearly two hours the subject was discussed in good humor by the different speakers, and finally it was moved and carrie'd that a committee of 15 be ap pointed to talk the matter over with County Judge Webster, taking Into con sideration the Interests of all concerned. On motion Joseph Buchtel was made chairman of the committee, with power to appoint the remainder of the members. The following were appointed: Joseph Buchtel. chairman: Whitney L. Boise, George W. Holcomb. Edward Newbegin, C. J. Schnabel, D. J. Malarkey. Francis I. McKenna. E. M. Brannick. H. H. New hull. Dan Kellaher, Jay Smith. O. M. Scott. R. I. Sabin. J. J. Ross. Herman Wittenberg; L. B. Chipman. St, Johns; W. J. Peddicord. University Park. Osterman Pleads Not Guilty. ASTORIA, Or.. Feb. 24.-(Special.) Wlll- fIam Osterman was arraigned in the Cir cuit Court this afternoon on an indictment charging him with larceny in a dwelling. He pleaded not guilty, and his trial was set for next Tuesday. A FREE PACKAGE I want eTery persoa who is bilious or has any stomach oc liver ail neat to eend for a freo package of my Paw-Paw Pills. I want to prows that they positively cur Indigestion, Soar Stom ach, Belching, "Wind, Headache. 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