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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1905)
V 15 THE MOENENG OHEGONIAN, SATUEDAT, MARCJH 11, 1905. HE GOES T Scott Sues Insurance Company. ALLEGES BROKEN CONTRACT Corporation Declares It Finds Shortage. IT NOTIFIES HIS SURETY Interesting Fight in the Courts Promised to Determine If Corpor ation May Change Its Pol icy Towards Agents. Blair T. Scott, ex-manager of the "Washington Life Insurance Company, is In Xew York City Instituting suit against the company for alleged breach of con-, tract An Inspector -of the company has just left Portland for New York City af- : ter making the statement that there is a ehortage of $5482 In Mr. Scott's accounts, air. Scott has resigned his position, and Harry B. Scott, his brother, who also held a. position with the company here, has been discharged and Is at present on a health trip in California. Such is the present aspect of the trouble between Blair T. Scott and his brother on the one side, and the Washington Life on the other. Friends of Mr. Scott tell a plausible story in his defense. Soott had a con tract with- the Washington Life which made his earnings dependent on the amount of energy displayed and the Amount of business done by the Portland branch. Mr. .Scott applied his energies to euch an extent that business fairly rolled Into the office and money into Mr. Scott's coffers. Change in Company's Policy. Recently the more Important life in surance companies announced that they were going to adopt a new policy, which would change contracts with agents and divert the larger part of the earnings of branch offices into the pockets of the companies. In other words, they began to realize that the agents and managers had too much of a good thing under their present contracts and were making more money than the companies desired they should make. It was apparent that these companies were willing to allow the agents and managers to make a great deal of money while the business was be ing gathered, but desired the lion's share of the profits after this work was done. The Washington Life was one of the companies who announced this change of policy. Some of the managers and agents let the matter pass as a matter of course. OUiers refiised to deliver their contracts. Blair T. Scott was one of these He told the Washington Life that, the contract had been made in good faith and that if there was money in it for him he ought to get it, especially as it was his energy that caused the success of the business In Portland and vicinity. The Washington Life came back at Mr. Scott. The company alleged that he had not adhered closely to the rules and reg ulations of the company: that ho had dis counted premiums for the sake of getting business and did so contrary to the rules as laid down for managers of districts. Thoy further alleged that agents did not follow the rules of the company, and that as these agents were laboring under Mr. Scott he was responsible for thte breach of discipline. It was further alleged that monthly reports to the home office were padded by Blair T. Scott, and that his brother, Harry B. Scott, was aiding in all this work. Account Held Up. Recently Mr. Scott sent a monthly re port to the home office of the Washington Life. It was according to the specifica tions of his contract with the company and not in accordance with the company's announced change of policy regarding tliolr position with agents. The company rofuscd to honor the report and held it up. writing to Mr. Scott for an explana tion, at the same timo stating that the report was padded. At this time Mr. Scott bad on hand belonging to tho company. Whon he received the com pany's reply he refused to forward tho money, alleging that the company, under tho old contract still In force, owed him more than that amount. Other letters jwssed, and Mr. Scott gave up his position with the company. At the same time the company sent an Inspector to look over the accounts and books In the Portland ofltcc. This inspector was Superintendent Ver Milyea, of the New York branch. Ho came to Portland, Inspected the books, Mated to his company that there was a rhortage of and. It is alleged, dis covered other gross irregularities which he did not make public Bondsmen Are Notified. On February 22. Mr. 8cott directed a letter 'to tho National Surety Company, of Now York, his bondsmen, telling them that the Washington Ufa people had vio lated their contract with him. that ho had refused to abide by their new regu lations, and that they had refused to honor his regular statement, wherefore he had held up the sum of $542, on hand, ponding a settlement. He alleged in lotter that the company owed him money In excess of that sum. On the same day Superintendent Ver miiyea reported to the home office that there was a shortage, giving all other information ho had on hand. Both letters reached New York City on February 27. On tho day following, the Washington Life notified the National Surety Com pany that it had discovered a shortage of more than $5000 in Mr. Scott's accounts and that the National Surety Company, as Scott's bondsmen, would be held re sjxmstblc. Scott's Brother Discharged. About this time a letter came from the home office of the Washington Life., re moving Harry B. Scott, who had been associated with his brother In the busi ness. Harry B. Scott left at once for a trip through California. He is expected to return to Portland during the coming week, and has stated that ho would go from' here to his old home in Pittsburg, Pa. The National Surety Company directed Its. attorneys In Portland to Investigate the affair. Murdoch and Moser are 'the attorneys. Blair T. Scott was conferred with, and almost Immediately left for Now York City, with the avowed Inten tion of commencing suit against the Washington Lire people to recover the amount he alleges Is due him. and to get compensation for the breach of contract, which he avers has caused him loss of money and annoyance. Mr. Scott has ad vised friends in this city that the suit Is progressing and that he will return to Portland about tho last of the present month to attend to matters at this point. The suit Is expected to be a lively one. lng it closely, as it may determine whether such contracts will hold in court and whether agents and managers are obliged to accept change of policy on tha part of tho company- It may also be shown whether managers may discount premiums against the company's orders so long as they do it without loss to tho company in money. On the other hand, the insurance companies will probably fight the case hotly, as a verdict In favor of Mr. Scott might serve to give trouble with other managers and agents and pre vent the companies from carrying out their change in policy. In the meantime the office of the Wash ington Life in this city is in charge of the stenographer and bookkeeper, who has been In the office for years and is well acquainted with the routine of the busi ness. A new manager Is expected from the home offloe at an early date. m CLOSED DRAWS. Bridge Controversy Seems About Settled. The demonstration given by the river men that they could and would aid in tho avoidance of long delays to bridge traffic has had the effect of settling the late controversy and agitation raised by some of the citizens. It is not thought now that any further attempt will be made to enforce the closing of the bridges for any specified time during the day and the rules prepared by the steamboat owners for the guidance of their captains and pilots in regard to approaching the bridges are being put into effect. County Judge Webster, with the pur pose of adjusting the matter with fair ness to both sides, has considered the question of closing the bridges very care fully and, while averse to expressing any decision at this time, it is to be seen that he thinks favorably of the remedy proposed by the rivermen. When Inter viewed yesterday, he said: "I cannot say yet Just what definite action will be taken in regard to the bridges, and it will be some little time before we announce our decision. We do not want to do anything that will place a severe hardship on any one and will thereforo not decide hastily." "Will you give the suggestion of the rivermen a trial?" "That I cannot answer until the mat ter has been talked over with the Com missioners," was the reply. Will Furnish Relief. VBut do you not think that this pro posed action of the rivermen will furnish a great measure of relief?" "Yes," Judge Webster answered, "I certainly think It will. In fact, it has been demonstrated that such is the case in the past few weeks, and I am inclined to think that it would prove to relieve the delays on the bridges to a very great extent. I think that in all probability this remedy may be given a trial. You understand, of course, we are not anxious to close the bridges if It will work a seri ous hardship on river commerce, but yet at the same time we want to help the people who have to cross the bridges. We must recognize that both sides have rights." Thinks Controversy Ended. C. F. Swigert, who Is a strong opponent to closed bridges, said: "I am glad that the matter has been adjusted so satisfactorily. I say ad Justed, because I think the controversy Is ended. The rivermen have demon strated that they can materially lessen the delays occasionad by open draws, and If they will only continue to follow the rules made there should be no more serious Inconvenience to pedestrians or street cars on the bridges. I was op posed to closing the draws for the reason that such a stop would result in no benefit at large. It would help some people during the hours closed, but would cause a greater congestion and delay to those using the bridges immediately after the closing. The worst feature, however, would be the excessive hardship and possible Injury to our shipping. The mid dle course as taken Is certainly the wis est move." Captain A. B. Graham, speaking for the rivermen. Is pleased with the outcome. He" affirms the willingness and the deter mination of all rivermen to aid in every possible way to avoid delays to the bridge traffic, and only asks that the people should bear In mind hat the river work Is performed under conditions of the weather and current. "With such In mind," he said, "the peo ple will see that we are doing all In our power to avoid Inconvenience to them." Rules for the Boats. Printed copies of the following rules are now being given to all boats: Instructions to captains and pilots of freiRht and passenger steamers regarding slpnala for bridge draws at Portland. Or.: First Weather and. water conditions fa vorable, avoid signaling for draw until ves sel Is in position to pass through. If for any cause you are delayed after signal has been given, reverse signal, thus Informing bridge tender to do the draw. Second When steamers or vessels hae passed through tho draw and an approach ing vowel would cause unnecessary delay, do sot signal, but wait until accumulated bridge traffic has passed, as draws will not re main open longer than fire minutes at one time. Third Remember at all times, to avoid unnecessary delays to bridge, as rights of others must be considered and respected. SEEN EROM THREE VIEWPOINTS Leading Economists Discuss Presi dent's Railroad-Rate Policy. BOSTON, March 10. "The Presi dent's Railroad Policy" was the gen eral subject of discussion at tho din ner of tho Economic Club of Boston tonight. The principal speakers were Judge Potcr S. Grosscup, of Chicago; President David Wilcox, of tho Dela ware & Hudson Railroad Company, and Interstate Commerce Commissioner Charles A. Prouty. Each commented at length upon President Roosevelt's views regarding tho regulation of in terstate commerce rates. Mr. Prouty defended the proposed National legis lation. Mr. Wilcox vigorously opposed the Interference of the Government In the rato question and declared it im possible for a small body of men at Washington to properly dictate what tho railroad rates of the country should be. In conclusion. Mr. Wilcox said: "The remedy lies la the vigorous en forcement of existing statutes, which will prevent rebates and discrimina tions, and resort by the Commission directly to tho courts without dilatory preliminaries, so as tp secure expe ditious legislation by Rie only branch of tho Government which Is qualified to administer justice and determine tho rights of property." Judge Grosscup said he saw serious danger In the whole question unless it was handled delicately, not only by President Roosevelt, but the railroad men. A BIG; SALE TODAY. Ladies, Don't Miss It. New mohair shirtwaist suits In brown, blue, green and black. $12.50 values, spe cial for today, $7-50. Chiffon silk taffeta shirtwaist suits, srnvinl for tnAov it sn $12.50, $13.50. $15.00. $17.50 and upwards.' I ew- wajxing sums, new spring covert jackets at special prices for today, from S:30 A. M. to 9:30. Second floor. Make no mistake, ladles, we have the best values to be found In the city. New" corsets, new kid gloves and tho largest assort ment of new spring; dress goods in. mo hairs and alpacas ever shown In the Northwest. McAlIen & McDonnell. BCSXNESS TTKMfl, If Baby Is Outline Teeth. R aura end cse thai old aaa well-tried rtxatCy . Xrs. WlntioWs Soothing Simp, tor cMldre The Meier & Frank Store, Great Saturday Bargains ii Men's Furnishing Goods Grand Bargain Jnbilee in the Men's Wear Section today New, seasonable, stylish Furnishing Goods marked at quick-selling prices This Men's Store of ours keeps get ting better every day Get acquainted Morrison-Street entrance lands yon right on the spot. Extra special value in Men's Silk Four-in-Hands, all the newest shades and patterns, best 50c values for low price of JJC New Grenadine Windsor Ties, leading shades and plaids, great 1 values Men's $1.00 Silk Neckwear, English Squares and Four-in-Hands, big as sortment to select from; Ar unequaled values at 0jC Men's new fancy Hosiery, Jacquards and fancy embroidered, all 1Q sizes, best 50c values, pair. ..-'C Men's natural wool Spring weight Un derwear, 3hirts and Draw- Qtfl-. ers. all sizes, $1 value, at tf jr .ew Souvenir Ties, all colors, silk embroidered, "Fair," "Portland " "V.TmnclKnn "PfloJ - Portland," "Exposition, Portland." trreat value Men's$L50 Golf Shirts, plaited bosom, best patterns and colors; all sizes, for 5p 1 Men's hemstitched Linen Handkerchiefs, each 12 l-2 The Meier & Frank Stare Open Tonight Until 9:30 Children's Apparel New Spring Styles We are particularly well pleased with the ef 'g forts made by the cloak buyer this season to piace our unnaren s Department m a ciass an by itself Never have we shown such attrac tive apparel for misses and children Assort ments are three times the size thsy have ever been before, and prices are down to a point where the work and worry of home dressmak ing should be entirely out of consideration Coats and Dresses Wool and Wash Materials. All the newest and prettiest styles 2d Floor Children's Novelty Coats for Easter wear, made in fine quality Broadcloths and Cheviots, plain and fancy styles, elaborately trimmed in Silk Soutache braid; navy, brown, green, castor and champagne shades, ages 2 to 6 years, $7.50 to $25.00. Children's Tan Covert and Blue Cheviot Coats, plain box style with large sleeves, "Peter Thomp son" and plain styles, ages 6 to 14 years. Prices range from $4.00 to $11.00 each. Children's fine White Pique Dresses for Boys and Girls, made with sailor collar, also "Buster Brown" style, $1.25 to $6.50. Children's "Wash Dresses, made in French style and "Buster Brown" effects, a'ges 1 to 4 years; great variety at 90e to $5.00 each. Children's Dresses, made in French. Ginghams, Chambrays, Percales'and Linen Crash, plain and fancy styles, 6 to 14 years, 75c to $7.50 each. Children's Novelty White Pique Garments, Uoats and Dresses, $5.50 to $20.00 each. Children's fine White Swiss, fancy styles, big variety, $1.50 to $12.50 each. Saturday Hosiery Specials Women's Black Lace Hose, allover lace or lace ankle, great vari ety of patterns, all sizes; best 50c values, today, pair 39 Plain gauze Lisle Hosiery, all sizes, the best 35c values, on sale today at, pair 4&rC Children's Lisle Hosiery, 5 to 74, best 35c values, to . ie clean up broken lines, pair IOC Full line of Infants' Cashmere Hose, black and colors at 25c and 35c a pair. New white and tan Hosiery for Misses and Children. Children's Undermnslms Low Priced Misses' and Children's White Cambric Petticoats, 4 to 16 years, made with waistbands, trimmed in fine embroideries and laces, insertions, clusters of tucks, also plain hemstitched ruffles 75c values for 68c each $1.00 values for 87c each $1.25 values for 97c each $1.50 values for $1.22 ea. $2.00 values for $1.63 ea. $2.50 values for $1.98 ea. Misses' and Children's Drawers, made of fine Cambric and Mus lin, trimmed in dainty embroidery, Valenciennes and Torchon lace and clusters of tucks; all ages; great bargains 75c values for 59c pair $1.00 values for 79c pair Plain fucked Drawers, sizes 6 months to 4 years, pair 13 Plain tucked Drawers, sizes 5 to 8 years, pair .1.66 Children's Cambric and Muslin Night Gowns, high and low neck, long and short sleeves, trimmed in dainty embroidery and lace edgings, insertions, headings and ribbons $1.50 values for $1.19 ea. $1.25 values for 9 6c each 65 values jjpjl59cjeach $1.00vqiues for 87c each Axminster Rugs at Mill Prices Axminster Rugs, 27 inches wide, 44 to 56 inches long, Oriental and floral designs, beautiful colorings, greatest Rug fy bargain ever offered, $2.75 value, at low price of p 1 4? Axminster Rugs, 36 inches wide, 44 to 63 inches long, Oriental and floral designs, great variety, handsome color- m ings, $3.50 values, great phenomenal values, at frdrt Axminster Rugs, 27 inches wide, 60 inches long, Oriental and floral designs, newest colorings, immense variety to qm select from; regular $2.75 values, at this price v O Axminster Rugs, 18x36 inches, new designs and color ings, best $1.25 values, on sale at tho low price of OOC Axminster Rugs, 36x72 inches, magnificent Rugs in superb de signs and colorings; the greatest Rug bargain n n Portland women ever shared in; reg. $4.50 value... . Saturday Trunk and Bag Sale 32-inch, canvas-covered Trunk, waterproof painted, leather bound, hardwood strips, solid Gem corners, cloth-lined, shirtwaist tray; top tray has hat compartment; best $11.25 value, CO SlU today at low price of ".O 32-inch canvas-covered Trunk, waterproof painted, all-steel clamps, "Victor" brass lock; set-up tray with hat box; C i AR great special value today $00 24-inch sheepskin Suit Case, canvas-lined, 4 inside leath er straps; great Saturday bargain at 13-inch genuine alligator Club Bag, leather lined, Vienna handle, a $5.00 Bag, for S2.74 Spring Millinery Now Ready We call particular attention today to our display of popular priced Spring Millinery for women and children Smart Tailored and Dress Hats in magnificent array Tri corne Hats, Napoleon Hats, Colon ial Hats, Lace and Chiffon Hats, i, "Charlotte Corday" Lace Hats, VV? A 1QM ATaCU IUI9 I1UIO, cup Turbans, "Edna May" Hats. This season's most striking cre ation's in all the leading shades Matchless values at $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 Entire new line of Baby Bonnets New Sailor Hats for boys and girls MISSES' AND BOYS' SHOE SPECIALS 500 pairs of Misses' vici kid and box calf lace Shoes, in sizes 12 to 2, best $2.00 values today at, pair '. $1.32 Sizes 5 to 8. for, pair B5 Sizes 8Y2 to 11, pair 1.17 200 pairs of-Boys', Youths' and Little Gents' Shoes in all kinds of leathers, sizes 1 to 6, $3.00-$3.50 values, for, pair S1.55 Sizes 9 to 13y2, $2.00 and $2.50 values, for, pair 1.35 9 Lasi.4ay e great sale of Wom- WOmen S OllOeS ens patent leather, vici kid and vel- our calf bhoes and tan leather, patent kid and vici kid Oxfords, all this season's best models, equal to best $3.50 grade. & and Oxfords Last Day of the Great Sale of Pil- low Slips, Sheets Every item the very best value for your money. 42x36-lnch bleached Pillow Cases, good cotton, great value; cach..Sc 45x3S-iuch bleached Pillow Cases; great special, 16c value, each..lOc 45x36-lnch hemstitched Pillow Cases, matchless value at, each 13c Hemmed Marseilles pattern Bed spreads, large size, great value 51.13 Hemmed Marseilles Bedspreads, larg-e size, great special value at $-05 72x90 bleached Sheets, good quality, great value, each 42c 81x90 hemstitched Sheets, best qual ity cotton, great value eSo 1x99 hemstitched Sheets, best qual ity cotton, great bargain 73c Slx90 bleached Sheets, gTeat special value at, each 4Sc 99x99 hemstitched Sheets, best qual ity cotton, great bargain SOc Brown Sheeting. 2 yards wide, great value, yard 17c Brown Sheeting, 2H yards wide, great value, yard 18c Brown Sheeting, 2 Vs yards wide, great value, yard 20c IB-Inch bleached Sheeting, great value, yard lie Bleached Sheeting. 2 yards wide. treat value, yard lSc Bleached Sheeting, 2i yards wide, great value, yard 20c Bleached Sheeting. 2i4 yards wide. great value, yard. ............ ,22c Men's Clothing Superb Garments Suits, Topcoats, Trousers Our standard for Good Clothes is meeting with the approval of more men every day. The business man, the professional man knows Good Clothing and knows good value, that's why the increase in the ranks of our army of clothing patrons is composed of this class of buyers Spring stocks are satisfac tory though not complete Clothing from the best manufac turers in the land at a saving of 25 per cent on what equal grades cost you at the exclusive clothing store Second Floor Men's brown mixed all-wool Cheviot "Suits $12.50 Men's all-wool gray, black-striped fancy "Worsted Suits in the newest Spring cut, great value at $13.50 Men's fancy mixed Tweed and Cheviot Suits, $18.00 to $25.00. Men's Outing Suits, new models, $10.00 to $20.00. Men's new Spring Topcoats, $16.00 to $27.50. Stein-Bloch Suite, $17.00 to $27.50. New "Wash Vests, $1.25 to $3.00. Spring Clothing for Boys Xew lines of Buster Brown Suits for Boys, 2Y2 to 6 years, blue, tan, gray brown, $4.00 to $8.50. New lines of Eton Sailor Suits for Boys, 5 to 10 years of age, $4.50 to $10.00. x New lines of 2-piece and Norfolk Suits, blue Serges, gray or brown mixed Cheviots, ages 8 to 16 years, suit, $3.00 up to $12.00. Immense line of new "Washable Suits for Boys, 2y2 to 6 years, Eus sian styles, in white, colored and fancy styles, suit, $1.25 up to $6.50. "American Boy'' free for one year with every purchase of Boys' Clothing to the amount of $5.00 or over. Shaving Supplies Low Priced We carrj a complete line of "Tor rey's" celebrated Razor Strops, in Russia, shell horse and porpoise hides Genuine horsehide Strop 13c Genuine shell horse Strop 40c Porpoise hide Strop. sac Pull line of Imported and domestic Razors at low prices. Special sale of .Pocket Knives 2 and 3 blades, SOc values 33c 3 and 4 blades, $1.00 values Oc Famous "Gillette" Safety Razor at 5.00 a set with every Gillette we give a pure bristle shaving- brush and a cake of Williams" shaving soap. Shaving: Brushes, pure bristle and badger hair, assorted handles; great values at 19c; 33c and 39c Henckle's celebrated Kazora. every one sold on trial; special prices 51.25 values for 0Sc J 2.00 values for L59 32.50 values for flJOS "Griffon" Safety Razors, put up in morocco case: every one fully war ranted to give perfect satisfaction. J2.50 Razor, complete. 1 blade.. Sl-'JJ $4.00 Razor, complete. 3 blades. fZ.79 $3.30 Razor, complete. 6 blades. fSta Knit Underwear Specials Today "Women; s Swiss ribbed Silk and Lisle Vests, high neck, 05 long sleeves, regular $1.25 garment, qn sale at OC "Women's fine ribbed, high neck, long sleeve Corset Cover, well made and finished, perfect fitting, $1.00 value. . . . . . "C r "Women's Swiss ribbed Vests, lace trimmed, .pink: or Af? blue, low neck, no sleeves, 65c value. ; . Sift C Spring lines of "Women's and Children's Underwear arc about complete. All the best styles in all grades. "Mapleine" Demonstration In the Basement today and all next week. "Mapleine" makes a delicious maple syrup and saves you 75c on every gallon. A true maple flavor, condensed: to the most convenient form for immediate use for making syrup. Samples and demonstra tion in the Basement. These Specials 6to 9:30 Only 'Lindsay" Light 75c The famous " Lindsay" incan descent gas light, complete with mantle and opal globe, on sale from 6 to 9 :30 only at the low price of TiJp Basement "Cuticura" Soap 15c 5000 cakes of the famous "Cuticura" Toilet Soap, everybody knows it; great spe cial value, 6 to 9:30 only at this low price 15 75c Ribbon 25c 75c wide Satin Ribbon, dotted and figured, fine quality, 6 and 7 inches wide; 75c value, 6 to 9:30 only at this low price, yard 25 Men's Handkerchiefs 1000 dozen men's pure linen, hemstitched Handkerchiefs. The quality sold all over at 35c each: 6 to 9:30 tonitrht Vour choice at 18j Spring Millinery Another lot of women's Spring Millinery in fancy "braids, silk, chiffon and lace; all new shades, turbans, polo hats, "Charlotte Cordays," etc; $3.98 values, 6 to 9:30 for $1.98 White Petticoats 98c "Women's Cambric Petticoats, lace and embrqidery trimmed, hemstitched ruffles, separate dust ruffle; best $1.50 values on sale from 6 to 9:30 only at 98 Men's $6 Shoes $2.95 Broken linesf $5.00 and $6.00 . shoes for men, Trench, Shriner & Urner's famous make, pat ent leather, box calf and. kid, heavy and light soles; regular $5.00 and $6.00 values, 6 to . 9:30 at, pair $2.95 Men's $4 Shoes $2.95 Men's patent leather, velour calf, vici kid, lace and Blucher Shoes, about all sizes; $3.50 and $4.00 values, 6 to 9:30 only at $2.95 White House Cook Book 1000 copies of the famous "White House Cook Book every housekeeper wants one. The best cook book published; great value 6 to 9:30 only at .....68 15c Playing Cards 9c 1000 packs of good enamel Playing Cards, fancy backs; best 15c values on sale from 6 to 9:30 only at this low price 9 $2 Trimmings 39c Yard Assorted lot of Persian, Bul garian and Japanese embroi dery bands and .medallions, handsome styles; values up to $2.00 a yard on sale from 6 to 9:30 only at, yard 3Bc and agents ol ctber.ooa3jaaies &ro -WAtcli-