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THj3 MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1905..
PROTESTS OP TIE
PROPERTY OWNERS
Many Thinkjtesessments Are
Too High and. Make
Complaints
ONE MAN THREATENS SUIT
Simon MitclicI Asserts That When
He Bought He- Was Assured
Lots Would Not Be Assessed
Above Certain Figure.
If Simon MitcheJ.-does not back down,
Multnomah County will And itself de
fendant in a suit asking the court Ho
restrain Assessor B. D. SlRler from as
sessing lots 2 and 3 In block 25 in King's
Second Addition at more than $4r00, which
property Is now in the pos?csslon of the
above mentioned Mr. Mitchel, who pur
chased It from C. E. Merges. The prop
erty Is assessed at and the Board
of Equalization can see iio good reason
why Mr. MltchcTs demand should be
granted. The matter came up before the
Board yesterday afternoon and the writ
ten protest was laid aside without rec
ommendation, which practically means
that the present assessment will stand
unless the court Issues an order to the
contrary.
Mr. Mltchel's reason for a reduction Is
somewhat novel and out of the ordinary.
Having properly reduced It to writing,
he says that when he purchased the
property, ho was promised that at no
time should the assessment over exceed
54500- and now, to his surpriso and dis
gustho finds it almost doubled. He does
not deny that the property may have In
creased in value. The protest was filed
at the regular session of the Board, and
among other things it sets forth that
the difference In the assessment and the
promised rate of valuation Is so vast that
unless the Board reduces it at once he
will feel justified in taking proper action.
Altogether there are 909 protests to be
reported on by Assessor SIgler and the
Board, composed of County Judge Lionel
R. "Webster. F. C. Barnes and W. L..
Llghtner, will be occupied for several
days.
Protest for. Wholesalers.
One of the main features of yesterday's
meeting was the presentation of a pro
test by Joseph N. Teal In behalf of the
wholesale interests of the city. Assessor
SIgler has established a 75 per cent basis
of assessment on unbroken stock, and
this, the merchants declare, Is about 10
per cent more than they are willing
should stand. They contend that their
stocks should be rated no higher than
the 60 or C3 per cent of the full valuation
placed on retailers' stocks, by reason of
the fact that their expenses arc rela
tively heavier than those of the smaller
merchants. The matter wa discussed at
length and a decision will probably be
reached some time today. Assessor SIg
ler, however. Is of the opinion that un
broken stocks of whatsoever kind arc
worth more than broken odds and ends
such as are bound to collect in the hands
of the retailers
Mrs. Annie T. Parkhurst owns -a 40
acre tract of land on the hillside -at the
head of Lovejoy street and her husband
appeared before the Board 'with the com
plaint that, although the assessment had
been reduced from 560,000 to 530.000, it was
still entirely out of reason, as the prop
erty was bringing very little income; In
fact, he said the only source of revenue
from it is the rent of four little ram
shackle cottages that bring about 520 a
month. He went even further in support
of his contention and stated that these
cottages would soon be torn down, as be
has already notified the tenants to va
cate. Mr. Barnes was Inclined to think
520 a month pretty fair revenuo and with
out a moment's hesitation offered Mr.
Parkhurst 540,000 for the tract.
"So," the dissatisfied taxpayer respond
ed, "I would not take 540.OOO. the prop
erty is not for sale: I have an idea that
it will be worth half a million some day,
but it should not be assessed at 530,000,
that is entirely unreasonable."
B-oes Not Want to Sell.
"Well, will you take JGO.OOO." another
member of the Board inquired.
"I don't want to sell the property,"
Mr. Parkhurst answered In a way that
left no room for misunderstanding "T
admit that I won't sell It for what It Is
worth because I am speculating. Port
land, in my opinion, will have a popula
tion as large as that of New York before
very long, and then this property will be
worth half a million, but it will cost me
5200,001) to have It platted and placed In
condition for the market. In tho mnfiTi-
tlme I am Increasing Its value by paying
taxes at tne rate or 54w a year."
"What would the land bring?" asked
Mr. Barnes.
"Well, as I said before, I don't want
to sell it," Mr. Parkhurst replied, "but
two years igo I went to Mr. Ladd and
"borrowed 55000 on It. You know Mr. Ladd
Is a crank on Jersey cows and I am sort
of a crank on cattle myself, and so after
we had talked cows for a while xtr.
Ladd consented to let me have 55000. I
don t think anyone else would have let
me have JL"
Columbia Slough Lands."
This appeal was listened to with much
seriousness, but Mr. Barnes could not
quite understand why Mr. Parkhurst
would not accept 540.000 for this property
wmcn ne claims is oemg excessively as
messed when valued at only 530,000. With
the promise that the Board would do all
it could for hlra, Mr. Parkhurst took de
parture, ana there was a dead silence in
the room until a gentleman named Law
rence Connell appeared with a roll of
paper in one hand and a hard feeling In
his heart for someone, presumably the
Assessor, for he asserted that his land
on Columbia -slough had been' assessed
wav above Its value.
"Why," said he in a way that Indicated
disgust for the three-acre strip of
ground that the records T)rnv l w
"that land of mine is the worst in the
whole section. Jt Is cut in twain by a
sort of gulch and then part of li Is un
der water half the time. I want mn
to come out and take a look at It so
that you will .know what you have to
deal with. I am assessed more than my
neighbors and their land Js much better
man mine.
When pressed. Mr. Connell acknowl
edged that only durlntr the hleh-vrntpr
period did the slough come up as far as
jus lauu, ana men oniy io tne edge of
Jt. Isevertheless, Assessor SIgler prom
lsed to send a man to take a look at tt
'Now when you send your man let me
Know so mat i can show him the right
place." "was the artlntr remnrir nf h
man from the slough. The total amount
oi tne assessment is about .5200.
Had No Household Furniture.
Attorney Russell E. Sewall appeared
to miorm tne oara mat ne was not
possessslon of any" household furniture
present, owing to the fact that he
boarding. His statement was accepted
A lartce number of the nrotpst flirt
during the regular session of the first
wecK in uctooer were reported upon bj
Assessor SIgler who had made lnvestlga
tions as to their meritfl. Several were
found without cause and with others
again he presented recommendations
which as a rule were accepted by the
Board.
One dealer had stated that his stock
consisted of old "stuff" that wasn't worth
much of anything, but Investigation led
to the discovery that it could easily be
assessed at 52O.O00, and so It will be.
Another firm reported that. Instead of
having money, notes and accounts on
hand, as accused of by the Asscrwor, it
sold everything for cash and pald out
the money as fast as it came in and
owed the bank besides.
AT THE THEATERS
What the Frees" Agents Sa.
3IATINEE AT 3IAKQUA3I TODAY
Beautiful Hoscllc Knott in "When
Knighthood Was In Flower
This afternoon at 2:15 o'clock at special
matinee will be given at the Marquam Grand
Theater. when the charming nctrese.
Jtosellc Knott, supported by her own ex
cellent company, will present the beautiful
romantic drama, "When Knighthood Was In
Flower." This Is the original Julia Mar
lowe production, one of the most elaborate
and expensive scries of scenes ever given In
Portland. Do not miss seeing this clever
actreFs and her excellent company. Tho
last performance will be given tonight.
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WHITTLESEY MATINEE TODAY
Performance of "The Lady of Lyons"
This Afternoon a Society Event.
The popularity of White Whittlesey
star is so great that his performances at the
Relasco have become recognized society
events. He is one of the most popular
actors who has ever appeared here and. sup
ported by the magnificent Belarco Stork
Company, the productions he is giving at the
Belasco leave nothing to be desired. The
1'aullne of Alls Lillian I-awrenee la a beau
tiful conception and Is winning her tho
plaudits of the most discriminating theater,
goers. Do not forget -the matlnoe this aft
ernoon. Performances tonight, tomorrow
night and tomorrow matinee.
"TIGER LILIES" MATINEE.
Farewell Performance This After
noon at the Baker.
The farewell performance of the popular
"Tiger Lilies" Burlesque Company at the
Baker will be given nt the matinee this aft
ernoon. Thro Is no performance at the
Baker tonight, and all those who wish to
see the great "Tiger Lilies" must attend
the matinee, which will start at 2:15. The
costumes worn by the graceful glrla compos
ing the chorus and also the principals in the
"Tiger Lilies' have been the subject of much
comment all week. The opening hurlcsqiie
Is entitled "A Temporary Husband" and is
a scream of laughter throughout The clos
ing number, "King of the Coffee Fiends,'
brings out Alex Carr. the celebrated Hebrew
impersonator, who is second to none.
"A HUMAN SLAVE."
Two Performances of Startling M"cl-
odrama at the Empire Today.
At the Empire this afternoon and tonight
the last two performances of the startling
melodrama, "A. Human Slave," will be given.
This unusually powerful play, dealing as it
doos, with the struggle between oppressed
labor and tyrannical capital, has attracted a
great deal of attention all week and has
been the means of drawing large audiences
to the popular uptown theater. The com
pany throughout Is an excellent one, and
the more somber parts of the performance
are brightened here and there by bits of L
jaugnaDie comeoy ana soverai singing spe
cialties. Tonight's curtain will rise atS:13.
COMING ATTJIACTIONS.
Georgia Minstrels on Monday Night.
Next Monday night. November 13. at the
Marquam Grand Theator. Richards and
Prlngle's Famous Colored Georgia MlnstreJs
will be the attraction. The excellent per
formances given by this company will be
Improved upon this visit. They have a
whole lot of new people and the word Is
passed along the line that it Is the best show
they ever had. Well, If it boats last sea
son it certainly must be a cerker. Seats
are now selllnp. Watch for the big parade
Monday at high noon.
Whittlesey in "The First Violin."
Commencing Monday night. White Whit
tlesey. Portland's favorite star, will appear
at the Belasoo In a beautiful production of
Richard Mansfield's greatest suocess, "The
First Violin." .supported by the entire Be
lasco Stock Company. The play In which
Mr. WJiittlesey appears is one of unusual
power and beauty, and affords him every
opportunity for the display of his remark
able powers as a romantic star. The scen
ery and costumes will be elaborate In the
extreme.
Advance Sale for "Ghosts."
The advance sale of seats will open this
morning at 10 o'clock for the clever young
star, Harry Mestayer, who comes to the
Marquam Grand Theater next Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday nights, November
14. 15 and 10. supported by an excellent com
pany. In Henrlk Ibsen's greatest drama,
"Ghosts." It Is Impossible to name a star
who is upon the stage in this country who
has not received his or her training In the
stock companies. The newest star we have.
Harry Mestayer. who. under Oliver Marasco's
management. Is touring tho country In
Ibsen's pathological drama, "Ghosts." has
served an apprenticeship In stock for 11
years. After that he was leading man for
Chauncey Olcott. and .then for Mary Shaw.
"The Utopians."
The famous "Utopian" Burlesque Company
will give its first performance at the Baker
tomorrow afternoon at 2:15. Among tho
acts on the vaudeville bill are Madden and
Jess, the Two Ashtons, Brooks Brothers
Rose Jeanette, and Blackford and Hunter
"Mixed, Muddled and Fixed" Is the title of
the extravaganza, which was written espe
cially for this company by Harry Rogers.
"Hooligan" Coming Tomorrow.
"Hooligan's Troubles." which Manager Ar
thur J. Aylesworth brings to the Empire, Is
said to make no other pretensions than to
be a. farce of the most farcial nature. Tho
story adequately describes the doings of
"Hooligan." A number of comedians, pretty
girls and specialties add to the charm and
pleasure of the entertainment. "Hooligan's
Troubles" will open tomorrow matinee at
the Empire and run all next week.
Pythian Lodge Incorporates.
"What Is said to be the lamest loar?
in the world of Knights of Pythias was
incorporated in Fortland yesterday, when
the Incorporation articles were filed for
recora in tne omce oi tne County Clerk.
The , incorporators are L. E. Cfouch
chancellor commander: Fred F Holm'
keeper of the records and seal, and John
Annand, F. P. Baumgartner. M. c Ban
field, W. W. Terry, Joseph Supple and
George J. Cameron. The name of thi
lodge is Ivanhoe No. 1. All the Knights
of Pythias lodges In Portland were re
cently united in lvannoe Lodge, which
gave It a membership of StO persons. Th
lodge is incorporated for the purpose of
facilitating the erection of the new build
ing which it is to build on the northeast
corner oi .t.ievenin ana Aider streets, and
empowering It to own the property. Thls
will be modern Jn every respect, will cost
5ZZ.WJ, ana win dc nnished by April 1,
The Denver & Rio Grande has estab
lished through Pullman standard sleeolnr
car service betweea Portland and Denv
leaving Portland at 8:15 P. M.. spending
seven noura In Salt Lake. City second dav
and arriving In Denver afternoon of fol
lowing day. For reservations call at in
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ERNESTTHOMPSOtf SETON
1ST PM THE BOND
Policeman Tracey Called
to Make Good.
On
SURETY FOR RADABAUGH
Special Policeman Told .That lie
Cannot Keep Ills Star Unless
He Puts "Up Forfeiture
Money as Agreed.
Xle day has paBsed xrben the fesUve
bond-furnisher oon uppoar In the Munici
pal Court and with impunity swear he
has property sufficient to qualify in such
capacity. In by-gone days, this prac
tice has flourished, but at present any
person who attempts to go 'against the
game Is in grave danger of serious trou
ble. The first man to loam the truth
of this statement is Tom Tracey, now
serving the city in the capacity of a
speclkl policeman, but who was formerly
engaged in the saloon business and pro
moting prizefights.
Special Policeman Tracey. who was
granted his star of authority by Mayor
Lane and the administration, qualltled
before ex-Municipal Court Clerk Fred L.
Olson as bondsman for Lou Radabaugh.
in the sum of $100. The case was ap
pealed from the Municipal Court, as the
defendant was convicted by a jury of
assault and battery upon a woman,
whose arm was broken by a bottle
hurled with the intention of striking an
other man. She was pasting on the
sidewalk, and became the innocent vic
tim. At the time the astpeal was taken,
great laxity existed in the pressing of
such cases to trial in the Circuit Court.,
and doubtless it was thought by some
that the matter never would be brought
to an issue.
Deputy City Attorney Fitzgerald took
up the case, however, and forced It to
trial, with the result that Judge Cleland
found Radabaugh guilty and announced
that he would Impose sentence this morn
ing. The defendant was not produced,
as required by the bond signed by Tracey,
and Attorneys Watts and McDevitt Inti
mated to Mr. Fitzgerald at the time that
in the event of a fine being Imposed, it
would not very greatly benefit the mu
nicipality, as Tracey had no property
and could not pay, and Radabaugh had
fled.
Mr. Fitzgerald then announced that he
proposed to ascertain whether or not
Tracey was to be permitted to wear the
stance, and to accept no more "straw"
bonds. Owing to a "pull" enjoyed by
some persons In the past, officials over
looked "straw" bond business and per
mitted "good fellows" to operate unmo
lested, without duo regard to the In
terests of the city or state.
Mayor Will Examine Pipes.
Evidently Mayor Lane and the Water
Board are determined to school them
selves thoroughly concerning all the bad
features of steel riveted piping before the
bids for the big water main from Mount
Tabor to Highland are opened November
2T. They have seemingly left no stones
unturned In their efforts to Inform them
selves upon the subject, and this after
noon His Honor and members of the
body, including Superintendent Dodge,
will take a trip to Grcsham. where it Is
reported there is quite a bad leak in the
main supplying this city with water from
Bull Run.
It is the Mayor's intention to have the
piping uncovered and make a systematic
examination of Its condition with the idea
of gathering all the data possible to
meet the demands of the situation. Un
fortunately, there are no cast Iron mains
hcreabouts of a size sufficient as a basis
of comparison of the two materials, but
It Is expected that Chief Engineer Clarke
will bring back with him from the East
a great deal of authentic testimony bear
ing upon the relative merits of both. Mr.
Clarke will probably return In about two
weeks.
For Southern Oregon Excursion.
. All the members of the party of busi
ness men who are to make the pro
posed excursion to Southern Oregon
next Tuesday arc requested to meet at
thf. rooms of the Commercial Club at
noon today for the purpose of receiv
ing their transportation.
The secretary Is desirous that all
those who have signified their intention
of going on this excursion shall be at
the club not later than X o'clock. A
largor car has been secured for the
excursion, which makes room for
three more mombcrs of the party and
(hat number of applications, which
were refused a Tow days ago have been
accepted.
ORDERED TO STOP FIGHT
Detective .Toe Day Gets Assignment
From Captain Bruin.
Two men whose names were not se
cured because they got away before the
arrival of the police, walked from Third
street to the foot of Washingtoh yester
day about noon for the purpose of set
tling the very Important question of
which was the better.
The pair went at It In hot style, dis
regarding all the select rules of slugging,
and it was not long until the police were
notified. Sergeant Lillis was alone at
headquarters at the- time, and notified
CaptainN of Detectives and Inspector of
Police Patrick Bruin, who was upstairs.
"I'll send men right down." said Bruin.
Turning to Detective Joe Day, he dis
patched him and Sergeant Hogeboom.
Sergeant Hogeboom bolted down stairs
on a dead run, and made off for the scene
of the fray.
"Fudge!" exclaimed Detective Day, as
ho walked -slowly down the steps from
Inspector Bruin's office. "Me stop a
fight! Fudge. I should remark; fudge,
fudge, fudge." '
If these were not the exact words used
by Detective Day. It was the fault of
the wireless system that conveyed them.
Whether Day ever reached the scene of
the fight Is not known, but It Is a mat
ter of history that he was ordered to the
front. -
library on the second floor. The budd
ing is open dally from 9 A. M. t 4 K P
M.. admission being free on Thursday
and Saturday afternoons.
COSINESS 11X313.
If Babx Is Cnttlnc Teeth
Be aure and use that old and well ixleA rata
Jy. Mrs. WInsloWs Eoothlns Syrup, tor chil
dren teething. It soothes tna child, joftena
the cure?, aliaya all pain, cum wtsd collj
Japanese Art Loan Exhibit.
A loan collection of Japanese prints is
now hung in the galleries of the Art As
sociation, Fifth and Taylor streets. The
Important masters are represented in fine
ly preserved examples of rare quality
which being chronologically arranged
with many explanatory notes, afford an
exceptional opportunity to study and en
Joy this branch of art. A few paintings
in oil have also been lent to the asso
ciation and are exhibited in the down
stairs gallery. Art reference books and
photographs may be be consulted In the
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Coffee with some people produces par
tial congestion of the liver and that in
turn makes headaches and various dis
eases. But If heavier doses of the drug are
taken the victim will feel a temporary
relief while the effects of the drug lats.
So with morphine.
So with a roan knocked down with a
blow. Hit him again until unconscious
and h? doesn't realize the pain, the pro
test nature sets up against hurt. It is a
sure road to more and more serious
trouble to drug more to try and escape
the penalty. The pay day Is sure and
Mother Nature must be paid in full. An
experience In Illustration comes from Pa.:
"For a long time I have been a great
sufferer from headaches and nervous
ness; would wake early In the morning
in such pain that I thought It would be
nrKHIer In rito. At times It wntlM h
star of authority as an officer of Port- J a violent sick headache, at others severe
land, and at the same time deliberately i nervous headache.
beat the city out of bond money. Either "I often consulted my physician, but he
Uie fine, if inflicted, will be paid, said ' could give me no relief medicines did no
Mr. Fitzgerald, or Mr. Tracey win feel
something drop.
Tracey called upon Mr. Fitzgerald yes
terday morning during the session of the
Municipal Court, and asked concerning
the matter. He was Informed in plain
language that he had best Drepare to
pay any fine that may be Imposed by
Judge Cleland, or swift action would fol
low. "In case you do not pay the obliga
tion." explained Mr. Fitzgerald, "get
ready for trouble, for as the representa
tive of the municipality. I now serve no
tice that some one will make good to the
city for that offense. Don't Imagine you
can bunco the city, and at the same
time be an officer under Its sufferance."
Owing to the ugly rumors that have
"been heard for some time. Clerk Hennes
sey has decided to pass upon no bonds,
but to insist that In each case either
Judge Cameron, or a representative of the
City Attorney or District Attorney as
sume the responsibility.
Scheming money sharks have reaped
a harvest by their manipulations in this
manner, but It is now Droposed to de
mand gilt-edge sureties In Msvcry in-
permanent good.
"In the meantime I had learned that
two or three cups of strong coffee, would
relieve an attack pr lessen Its severity;
alto that when I aid without coffee The
headache was sure to come on.
"I got worse and worse and was so
nervous that the least noise drove me
wild. I told the doctor about this on
day, and he at once said 'You ought never
to drink coffee!'
"At the same time he advised me to
try Postum Food Coffee, saying It was
used in his family. I quit the old kind
of coffee at once, and began on Postum,
which proved to be, when made right, -a
most palatable and delicious beverage.
At once I began to Improve and now I
need only to say that during the years I
hare used It I have been completely re
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nerves are steady, the constipation that
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I have Increased In weight and my brain
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