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THE MOUSING- OBEGOSTA1S, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1905. MM LRSE E OTHERS Oi LIST Technicalities Give Excuse to Create Vacancies for Aspirants. MRS. EVANS IS INSPECTOR Dr. Gicsy Draws Dong Term In Health Board, but Members Fall to Agree on Selection for City Physician. RECAPITULATION OF MAYOR LANE'S "DRIVE" IN IHS ROUND- rr or political jobs yester day. 1. Colonol Mil ton W. Weldler, for many years the efficient secretary of the F'.re Department and a Unlen sol dier with an enviable rocerd for brav er' 2. Thomas E. Hulme. Plumblnn In spector. 3. Harry Woodhouse. Deputy Plumb ing Inspector. 4 Dr. H. R. Blorsdorf. Health Offi cer, 5. "William Boutelspachor, Deputy Health Officer. 6. Dr. J. C. Zan. City Physician. 7 Dr. Sam Slecum, Assistant City Physician. As predicted by The Orogonian when it made the exclusive announcement the other day that the City Board of Health had been summarily ousted from ofilce. Mayor Lane is on tho warpath for other victims, and is even now seeking whom ho may remove in about every depart ment of the municipality. It was expected that those diroctly or indirectly connected with the Health Board would suffer decapitation without much ceremony, and this anticipation was realized to its fullest degree in the course of yesterday's head-hunt. At the meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission yesterday. Colonel Milton W, Weidler, for years attached to the Fire Department in the capacity of secretary, was suspended for the alleged reason that he had tiot been employed for six consecutive years at one occupa tion prior to the adoption of the char Iter, and the mandate wont forth that examination should at once be hold Ifor eligibles to take his place, which leans practically that he has been de posed, and. although it is admitted that he worked in the Auditor's office from February, 1SS7, until March, 1E91, and that le nas been connected with the Fire )epartment in his present capacity since July 1, 189S, all that record counts for lothlng when somebody wants his job 3ad enough to add up the technicalities if the case. The status of his employment has been issed upon by . several Civil Service Commissions, heretofore, and upon this lact the hope is based ..that whatever krobatlon principles attach to the sltua- lon are sufficient to place him beyond le jurisdiction of the civil service rules. Beheading of Health Board. i Soon after the new Board of Health h'as sworn In. it got busy also, with the esuic tnat after a star-chamber session li the Mayor's private office. Dr. H. R. tlersdorf was unceremoniously removed iieaitn onicer. and Dr. Ray Matson ppolnted in his place. Dr. Glesy asked pr information relative to the appoint ment of the different officials to the sub- ruinate positions within the gift of the mro. and was told by the Mayor tbat key had full power to make aDDolnt- lents". The. Mayor also recited the fact Blersdorrs suspension by the Council cause 1 inattention to the duties of offlcei and as a proper solution of the itter thought they ought to elect Ime -one else in his place. It might be a good idea," said Mayor B4ie, "to start Jn with a clean slate. Id without speaking disparagingly of rbody, I think they all ought to go. Fe management of affairs Is up to you, you win be Held responsible for re- kts. Here are a number of appllca- is lor City Physician, including Drs. Frrow, Wells, Sr., Hawthorne. Marsh, flch wno has partially withdrawn Fessler. There are a lot more ies down at my office, and in fact have been so flooded -with appllca- ls that I have been unable to' get im strung out properly." Mayor Favored Clean Sweep. fhere was some talk of delay on this fount, but the Mayor objected, say- It would result in loadinc him ud h the task of "appeasing the hordes would be after him for places, and was In favor of doing the thing up j-n while the coast was clear. Tho rd thereupon went Into executive Ion, and when they emerged the touncement was made that action Md be deferred upon everything ex- lng Health Officer, it being evl- that the caucus could not agree li 2ity Physician, and ihat ;some- y popular with the rest- of them was particularly distasteful to Dr. Glesy. In the draw for terms as provided by the charter. Dr. A. J. Gelsy secured the six-year term: Dr. Esther C Pohl got the two-year torm, while Dr. George F. Wilson drew -the. booby prize of ono year. Mrs. Evans Market Inspector. Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, a local news paper writer, Avas chosen to succeed Miss Lillian Tingle as market Inspect or. The new appointee is expectd to devote hor entire time and attention to the duties of the office, irrespective of any other employment. One member of- thc new Board of Health was heard' to venture the opinion yesterday that whoever was solocted for the place would be closoly watched with the idea, that no other occupation should be on gagod In. Dr. Mario D. Equl. who had the strongest endorsement of any appli cant, withdrew hor application in a terse letter to Mayor Lane, In wnlch she stated that she did not care to serve unier his administration since the Injustice done the recently de posed Board of Health, by the manner of its dismissal, claiming that his let tor to it would be considered an Impu tation of the honesty of th members and a covert accusation of graft by one not acquainted with the high standing of Drs. Cardwoll, Jones and BclL The fact that the inspectors en tire time is demanded was an addi tional reason given by Dr. Equl for her withdrawal, as she considered the sal ary wholly Inadequate. TIIOS. E. HULME IS REMOVED Civil Service Arranges to Examine Eligibles as Successor. At its meeting yesterday the Municipal Civil Service Commission adopted a reso lution to tho effect that the office of plumbing Inspector, as well as his deputy, should come under civil service rules, and proceeded to instruct Secretary Mc Pherson to arrange an examination for eligibles accordingly. Thomas EL Hulme, the Incumbent, together with his deputy, will resist the efforts of the commission to oust him. The physical examination of seven ap plicants for positions as pump cnglnoers in the water department remitted In the following being successful: Fred W. Kroll. lfi Grand avenue, 96: George F. Plnzey. 57 North Nineteenth street. 98; G. C. Marks, 34 Bast Fifteenth street, SS. They will be examined at 9 o'clock this morning touching their other qualifica tions. The examination for inspectors in the water service resulted thus: Harry H. Bassendale, S3.CQ; Andrew Flgglns, 9L69; William E. Watson, 82. SO, and John Fields; S7.se. R. L. Evcrman- was ordered removed from the police department on account of a physical disability occasioned by the fact that he possesses but one eye, which disability was unknown to the commis sion that accepted him as an eligible. Michael Relit was ordered discharged from the fire department on account of an alleged false statement regarding his age. Garbage Privileges Asked. Consideration of the ordinance intro duced into the City Council at its -last meeting proposing to give tho Northwest ern Civic Improvement Company the gar bage privileges of this city for a term of 25 years, resulted In the health and police committee of the council continu ing the matter until next Monday after noon. E. B. Colwoll, one of the loading spirits in the new enterprise, denies that either C. E. Rumelln. "Pete" or "Jack" Grant, or Larry Sullivan are in any manner in terested in the venture, as proclaimed last evening. He statos 'also that a prom inent local bank has agreed to furnish financial backing to the new concern to the extent of $360,000 If necessary. At the Theaters What the Prcu A Rent Say. TWO PERFORMANCES TODAY Kolb and Dill .Both Afternoon and Night at Marquam Theater. Thore will be two performances at tho Marquam Grand Theater, on Mor rison street, between1 Sixth and Sev enth, today, one a matinee at 2:30 o'clock, the other In the evening at S:30. The attraction will be the clever comedians. Kolb and Dill, and their ex cellent company of 40 people, in the fupny musical comedy-burlesques, "The 5klndlcate" and "The Kindergarten." Both of those laughable plays are given as one performance and are filled with comical situations and funny sayings, which, together with the catchy music and pretty girls, make an entertain ment that has boon crowding the Mar quam for the past seven weeks. Seats are now selling. Buy them early and avoid the rush at the box office. CHEAP RATES EAST. The Canadian Pacific has announced a special rate of $S1M to Buffalo and return, account Foresters of America convention. Tickets on selo August 14 and 15. good lor stopovors with final limit of 90 days. For full particular call on or address F. R. Johnson, F. & P. A, Canadian Pacific, 142 Third street. Portland, Or. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Baby Is Cutting Teeth Be sure and use that old and wett-tricd rem edy. Mrs. WlnsloWg Soothing Syrup, for chil dren teething. It soothes tha oatM. softens the sums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. MUSIC IN RESORTS Orchestras Play With No Fear of Being Molested. CONSIDER ACTION A TEST Jury Acquits August Erickson of Any Offense in Action 'Brought to Exclude Women From North-End Halls. MUSIC HEARD IN RESORTS. Last night orchestra were playing in places where liquors are sold with no fear ef further arrests under the law for which August Erickson was tried by a Jury .In Municipal Jafe Cameron's court, yesterday, and ac quitted by a Jury- The trial was re garded by proprietors of resorts as la the nature of a test case. Orchestras have played in the grill room of the Hotel Portland and at The Tavorn without lntcrrupUon. but It was the expectation that If con viction was secured by the prosecution Jn tae Brlckson case, the ethers would discharge their musicians. But ta Jury decided that orchestral music does not constitute a "concert. Pleasant. Ia., 30 years ago. and is con stantly growing. The meeting Is called for 11 o clock. August Erickson is not guilty of con ducting a concert In his establishment on Burnside street, according to the verdict a Jury, composed of H. W. Manning, J. G. Mack, Walter H. Holt and R. Schmalz. returned after brief deliberation In tho Municipal Court yesterday at noon. Deputy City Attorney Fitzgerald at first refused to try the case whon he sur veyed the personnel of the Jury, declar ing he could not hope for a conviction. He at first threatened to dismiss the caws without trial, but upon second thought, decided to do his best. Close questioning by Mr. Fitzgerald re sulted in eliminating Phil Metschan and "W. IL Grindstaff, both of whom frankly admitted they did not believe in any" law such as that for violation of which Erick son was to be tried. Attorneys Long and Sweek, for the defense, agreed with Mr. Fitzgerald to try the case with the four jnen remaining unchallenged, and the testimony of Policemen Galbraith and Wade was taken for the city, and that of Manager H. D. Fritz, of Erickson's sa loon and concert hall, for the defense. Tho policemen swore tbat Erickson employs a number of women, who give nightly concerts' on a stage in the bar room; tbat there were various kinds of instruments used In the playing; that men sat and listened, and that the music fur nished by the women was the same now as It had been for a long time prior to the passage by the City Council of the anti-concert law. They testified that on all sides of the saloon signs are hanging, calling attention to tho fact that within Is a concert hall. Manager Fritz, who has been in charge for ton months, testified that he had for merly run a concert in the place, but with the notification from the Chief or Police, he cut out the concort. He ad mitted, upon cross-examination, tbat all he cut out was some singing and dancing. The music, he said, he did not consider against the orders of the police, and he continued it. In arguing the case. Mr. Fitzgerald told the Jury that the law made by the city's legislative body should not be trifled with by anyone; that It had been made to be obeyed; that It was not for himself or the Jury to say it was not a good law, or that it should not apply, but that It must be enforced as long as It is upon the statute books. Atorney Long argued that the law con tradicts Itself; that It takes away per sonal liberty and public enjoyment; was not intended to work hardships; that other places have concerts, if the music at Erlckson's la a concert, and. finally, that Erickson's music Is not a concert Attempts were made by the defense to bring other resorts into the case, but to this line of action Mr. Fitzgerald inter posed strenuous objection, being upheld by Judge Cameron. Chief of Police Grltzmachor was unable to state, after the acquittal of Erickson, Just what action will now be taken by the . department in regard to further ar rests for violations of this ordinance. Several establishments, such as The Tav ern and Hotel Portland, have been noti fied by the police to cease giving concerts in their barrooms, and it is believed tbat In deciding the case the Jury bad in mind the fact that, had they found Erickson guilty, musical concerts would be elimi nated from all other places. Erickson's music will continue unabat ed, and the orchestras In other resorts are running, as usual. Will Organize Oregon Chapter. An Oregon Chapter of the P. E. O. Sisterhood will be organized at the home of Mrs. John E. Aitchlson. 6S3 Wasco street, this morning by Mrs. Harriet L. Eshelman. of Tncoma, who has come to Portland for that purpose. The P. E. O. Is the largest Independent secret organization composed of women and not auxiliary to any other order in the United States, and this is the first chapter to be organized in this state, although there are residents here who are members. The order or iginated as a college society at Mount PERS0NALMENTI0N. B. Ryan's family, of Woodlawn, are taking an outing at Collins' Springs, on the Columbia River. Prof. John Teuscher. Jr.. and wife, left yesterday for Seaside, where they wilt remain for several weeks. Mrs. M. Kay and niece. Miss Vine, of Alton. 111., are visiting friends in Port land and seeing the Exposition. Mrs. S. W. Hampton and two sons, of Tacoma, are visiting- the Fair this week. They were formerly residents of East Portland. Mrs. Francis J. Wells, corresponding sec retary of Portland's Federation of Wo men's Clubs, has been very sick with pneumonia, but Is Improving. Archbishop Chapelle was the second head of the diocese to succumb to yellow fever. Bishop Neckare, the fourth bish op, died of that disease here In 1S33. O. L. DIckcson. chief clerk to the super intendent or transportation of the Bur lington, at Chicago. Is visiting the Expo sition, He leaves for his home this morn ing. Vice-President J. Ross Clark, of the Salt Lake, Los Angeles & San Pedro road, and Mrs. Clark will be tho guests of Mrs. Joseph K. Clark, of 414 Mill street. H. C. Stevens, editor of the Western Odd Fellow, of Topeka. Kan., was the guest of W. A. Wheeler, of the Pacific Odd Fellow. Mr. Wheeler showed Mr. Stevens the city. Rev. William Chapman. D. D., of Lay- fayette Prcsbytorlan Church. N. T.. Is In the city, and will occupy the pulpit of the Mizpah Presbyterian Church. East Thirteenth and Powell streets, Sunday evening. Robert Poole, a member of the G. A. R., living at Woodstock, who was con fined to his home for nearly a year, has so far recovered as to be able to be out of the house. He spent the week at Gresham at the G. A. R reunion. ' Rev. Ray Palmer, who Is pastor of the Second Baptist Church, East Seventh and Ankeny streets, has become a member of Dr. Chapman's band of evangelists for one year. He may conclude to remain In the evangelistic work. John R Gregg, of Chicago, author of a shorthand work which bears his name and Is extensively used In schools, is a Portland visitor. He has the distinction of having devised a system which sim plifies stenography and eliminated tech nicalities so hard for the student. In his special branch of learning, Mr. Gregg Is a, successful reformer. Edwin F. Rabjohn. chief clerk in tho San Francisco office of the Illinois Cen tral railroad. Is visiting the Exposition, and yesterday he called on some old-time friends among the local railroad men. Mr. Rabjohn speaks highly of the Lewis and Clark Exposition, and says that In many respects It is finer than the St. Louis show. A A. Williamson, an old-time con tractor and builder Is now visiting Port land and the Fair after an absence of 30 years. He built the present City Jail and tho W. S. Ladd residence. Mr. Wil liamson Is a resident of Oakland. CaL He speaks in glowing terms of the won derful growth of Portland, and says he Is hardly able to locate any of the old landmarks. He thinks the Fair Is a great success. NEW XOKK. Aug. 11.-(Special.) Northwestern people registered today as follows: From Spokane Miss H. Igoc, at the Wellington. From Seattle A ShemanskI, at the Belvedere; K. J. Gardner, at the Conti nental; S. Murchlon, W. J. Henry, at the Holland. CHICAGO. 111.. Ap. II. (Special.) Oregonlans registered today as follows: From Portland J. H. Brad en. Jr.. W. W. Evans, at the Windsor Clifton; F. J. Mitchell, at the Great Northern; R JL McBrlde and wife, at the Grace; P. J. Clarke, at the Sherman House; H. C. Richtcr. at tho Morrison; W. M. Bray, L. C. Hexter, C E. Wood, at the Audi torium. From Oregon W. W. Brown, at tho Great Northern: T. A. Day. at the Brlggs; P. E. Brown, at the Majestic. ALASKA "EXCURSION. Sitka and Return $00. Steamer Cottage City, August 12. 24. Skagway. Sitka and return. Steamer City of Seattle. August 16-26, Skagway. Last excursions of the season. Pacific Coast Steamship Company. 249 Washington street. Phone Main 223. Veteran Firemen Coming. Word was received at the general pas senger office of the-Southern Pacific rail road yesterday that the excursion of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen of San Fran cisco will leave that city August IS for Portland. This Is one of the oldest organizations on the Pacific Coast. The veterans, who. In the days befqre San Francisco had a paid fire department, turned out to fight fires, have maintained their organization throughout the years that have passed, bringing with them Improvements in fire apparatus, and whenever they turn out they are the pride of the Golden Gate City. Tney will come to Portland In a special train of four standard sleeping cars, a baggage-car and a diner. DAYLIGHT DOWN COLUMBIA. On "T. J. Potter," Queen of Rfrer Boats. Don't MIbs It. T. J. Potter sails for Astoria and North Beach as follows: August S. 9 A. M.-; August 9, S:40 A M.; August 10. 10:45 A M.; August 11. 11:50 A. M.; August 12. 1:15 P. M. Don't fall to see the Lower Colum bia from decks of this magnificent boat. Particulars and O. R & N. Summer book by asking C. W. Stinger, city ticket agent. Third and Washington streets. Portland. OR, HOPE'S APPEAL He Asked a Hearing From Bishop Morris. SEQUEL TO LLOYD TROUBLE Bishop Finds That He and the Other Protestors Acted Within the Laws of Church and Hear ing Is Unnecessary. Rev. Robert Hope, pastor of All Saints Mission, Twenty-second and Reed streets, asked the Right Rev. B. Wlstar Morris yesterday morning 'for a hearing anent the allegations which have been brought against himself and associate protestors, In the letters published In connection with the election of the Rev. F. E. J. Lloyd as bishop coadjutor of Oregon. His re quest was refused on the grounds that there was nothing against him and that the actions of the five had been entirely within the laws of the church. Dr. Hope said last evenlnc: "If I have done wrong by making a protest against the election of Dr. Lloyd I wish to stand trial. I visited Dr. Mor ris this morning and demanded a hear ing, but Dr. Morris refused me that right, He said there were no grounds on which I could be tried. This entirely acquits me along with the other four who signed the original protest. So there Is nothing further to the matter." Bishop Morris' Statement. When Bishop Morris was seen he said: "I had a long talk with Dr. Hope this morning and found that there wa3 noth lng against him. This trouble has gone far enough, and we wish to proceed no limner." Continuing as to the affair Dr. Hope sua: "At first we considered seriously the advisability of speaking of the trouble at all. but since you have asked me I wish to say that the five men who signed the protest have been freed from all blame because of Dr. Morris' refusal to hear the charges which have been made through the letters published In The Ore gonian. St. Stephen's Leaflet and The LIv lng Church. In the first place I speak as one of the five who signed the pro test. Dr. T. N. Wilson, who Is said to have withdrawn his name, stands as he did when he signed the protest against Dr. Lloyd's election. He withdrew his name because he was led to believe that he had been mistaken as to the church manshlp of the blshop-clect. Refers to Simpson Letter. "J. E. H. Simpson's letter, while at first causing considerable uneasiness among the friends of Dr. A. A. Morris, has re mained unnoticed at the special request of the bishop. The attacks published and In conversation, continue to be made on our good faith and Bishop Morris has left the whole matter to our own discretion., Mr. Simpson. In his letter was confusedly Ignorant of the reasons which led the committee of laymen to file a caveat with the bishop. Mr. Simpson wished to re main Ignorant. He and those with him are In full possession of what we know and they undoubtedly got the Informa tlon the same as we did. Mr. Simpson, along with the others who have been writing letters, seems to think that when a clergyman aspires to a position Involv ing the management of trust funds, he should be exempt from such inquiry as to his qualifications as would be made In the case of a business man. On this the whole controversy stands at present. Nothing was withheld from Dr. Lloyd while he was In Portland. "Acting under Canon 12 of Diocesan Canon, anyone could have us brought to trial for destroying the harmony of the church. They, falling to take advantage of that. I made a personal demand on Dr. Morris for a trial and met with the rosults given above." SUNDAY TRIP On Steamer Kellogg to Multnomah Falls and Return. Dally round trips, 51. Leave S:15. Re turn 5:30. Foot of Salmon street. Phone 332." Railway Officials Depart. Louis Hill, vice-president of the Great Northern railroad and the Great North ern Steamship Company, left Portland yesterday morning in his special train over the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company's line to Pasco, where his spe cial will take the Northom Pacific lino to St, Paul. Mr. Hill stated, before leav ing, that his trip to Portland was prin cipally for pleasure. Charles M. Levey, third vice-president of the Northern Pacific, who was In Port land Wenesday loft also for Tacoma. Individual Communion Service. Individual communion service will be Introduced at Grace Methodist Church at the communion service September 3. This will be the first Methodist Church In this city to Introduce this change and much Interest Is being taken In the fact In church circles. The service Is a hand some one and was presented to Grace Church by Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Hard. PORTLAND'S NEW CITY BOARD OF HEALTH HNG JTROM LETT TO RIGHT MAYOR LANE; MISS IXORENCE WATKDfS. DErUTX AUDITOR; TV. S. LOTON, DEPUTY. AUDITOR; DR. GEO ROE F. WILSON. DR. ESTHER C. POHL, DR. A. J. GIEST. 2 SATURDAY EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN PICTURES 1 PLATE RACKS Artistic Pictures, in gold, black, brown and pyro-etched frames. Many sizes and subjects to choose from. No mail or telephone orders taken. SPECIAL "f ,J5 SPECIAL jrcfLiL- - Be. Weathered oak Plate Rack, in mission design; 40 inches long, 19 inches high and 5 inches deep. Has two grooved plate shelves and six bras3 enp hooks. No mail or telephone orders taken. SPECIAL- .75 SPECIAL OUR AUTO PARTY FOR LITTLE GIRLS "Will be given from our store on Saturday, August 19, at 2 P. M. All little girls who have registered with us are requested to calli at our store as soon as possible and receive tickets which wili entitle you to become a member of cur auto party. Admission tickets to the Pair will be given on day of the party. A FREE TICKET TO THE FAIR YOUR CREDH1 IS GOOD ssssSSS l0WN TERMS Have You Ever Seen THE GIRL FROM MARS She is the famous Princess Corena, a "star," wbp will make a first appearance at the Gaiety Theater tomorrow, Sunday, night at THE And she is not coming alone, either, for she brings a coterie of clever vaudeville artists. There will be other special features today and Sunday in short, a daily surprise for our patrons. To accom modate the large crowds who visit "The Oaks," additional new trailers will be added on the 0. W. P. & By. Oo.'s line. Pare 5 cents each way; admission to grounds 10 cents; children 5 cents. Entire new menu at "The Oaks Tavern." Tuesday evening, August the 22d, Foresters of America Day. The event of all events. Two weeks commencing Monday evening, August the 28th, Pain's stupendous thrilling spectacle, "The Last Days of Pompeii," and gorgeous 2000 nightly display of Pain's Manhattan Beach Fire works. Piva acres of scenery; 400 performers; 100 artists. Monster amphitheater to seat 10,000 people. Seats on sale at Woodard, Clarke & Company, commencing with Thursday morn ing, August the 24th, at 9 o'clock. for infants and Children. The Kind Xou Have Always Bought has borne the signa ture of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision for over 30 years. Allow' no one to deceive you in this. Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-good" are hut Experiments, and endanger the health of Children Experience against Experiment. The Eind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of SI In Use For Over 30 Years. TH C CCNTAUK COMPANY. TT MJJURftY aTBtCT. NtW YORK CITY. 13