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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1905.
MAY CLOSE BY
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Method by Which Mayor Lane
May Eventually Drive
Out Gambling.
MILWAUKIE CASE'S STATUS
Opinion Seems to Prevail That It
May Be Necessary for Legal
Steps to Be Taken, in
Clackamas County.
Mayor Lane is the man -who will make
Mllwaukle famous and, close its Coun
ry Club permanently, "if he has sutfi
Icut sand on his wheels, koops at the
Job and is impervious to throats of any
kind. This at least Is the opinion of
many who are best informed on the
question. His supporters declare he
j.as the law on his side whether the
provisions of the charter under which
ue acted are legal or otherwise for he
tan keep raiding- the club under this
authority until the defendants in the
lase take their plaint into the courts to
.stop him, and when this Is done they
will be brought face to face with tne
fact that their buslnoss is illegal which
would kill it under the state law even
in Clackamas County.
Holds the First Trick.
The Mayor has the first trkjk in the
game and he has the 'Municipal Asso
clatlon. which Is another strong card
for his hand. While his raid upon the
i lub was voluntary yet he was urged
sonic time ago to take thevstop. John
Bain, fcocretary of the Municipal Asso
ciation, stated last night that the as
sociation had discussed the Milwaukie
Club with Mayor Lane some time ago
and at that time had urged him to
stand upon his authority under the
niarter and close it. The question had
tuen Been left to the discretion of the
Mayor and now that the step had been
taken he was assured of the hearty
support of the association both in the
initial action and in others to maintain
it.
May Keep Up Kaids.
With its support behind him It Is in
timated that Mayor Lane will have the
inclination and the will to keep at the
job. began on Saturday night until the
club is driven out of business.. What
lends stronger color to the idea that
tne Municipal Association is back of
the movement with hearty support is
the fact that Thomas G. Greene, who
is a member .of the executive commit
tee of the association Is an adviser of
the Mayor and holds to the belief that
tne authority of the charter is legal
and sufficient tp Justify the action..
Has Authority of Charter.
It Is argued In support of the raid of
Saturday that It was made under tho
charter, which was an enactment of
the Legislature, and If illegal was at
least untested in the courts. Whether
legal or not the Mayor has tho author
ity under Its provisions " to proceed to
close the club and to seize and destroy
the- 'paraphernalia found there. Thcso
raids can be made as often as it is
found that the law is violated. The
only way to stop them would be to
take the question into the state courts,
and when this was done the proprietors
of the club would dash thomselves
against the state law which prohibits
gambling. It would bring them once
more to face the question raised
against the same people by Sheriff
Word, the ruling on which resulted in
the establishment of the Milwaukie
Club.
Raids Only Method to Close.
From present indications it would ap
pear that If the club Is kept. closed it
will have to be by means of continual
raids, and there is strong reason to be
lieve that this course will be the one
adopted. Yesterday afternoon Mayor
Lane, Inspector of Police Bruin and
Thomas G. Greene held an earnest con
ference with District Attorney John
Manning. At that time Mr. Manning
looKed into the book and read to his
visitor? section 11 of article 1 of tho
Oregon constitution, which provides in
brief that In case of arrest on a crim
inal charge the person arrested shall
have the right of a public trial before
an impartial jury in the county in
which the crime is alleged to have been
committed. This section alone, accord
ing to the opinion of Mr. Manning,
would have the effect of a strangle hold
upon Mr. Lane's campaign.
Opinion or Manning.
It was urged counter to that argu
ment that section 1244 of the constitu
tion said: "When a crime is committed
on, or within one mile of, the boundary
line of two or more counties, or when
the boundary line between two or more
counties Is unknown or uncertain, and
It Is doubtful in which county such
crime was committed, an action there
for may be comrrienced and tried in
either county.
Mr, Manning stated, however, after
the conference that he was of the opin
ion that .the charter provision was ille
gal and in conflict with the constitution
and that for this reason he had. no au
thority to act upon the case begun by
I the Mayor.
Question of 'Jurisdiction.
The Municipal Court Wednesday next
will hear arguments as to its jurisdic
tion in the matter, and since there is
I no ordinance giving the Municipal
Judge the right to try offenses commit
ted outside the corporate limits of the
city, it Is safe to predict that the May
or will have to rely upon the assistance
of District Attorney Manning or JDls-
Itrict Attorney Harrison Allen, of the
Fifth district.
Whether or not Mr. Allen would be
jof much assistance to Mr. Lane can be
gathered from the following statement
made by him to an Oregonlan corre
spondent at Astoria- yesterday after
noon;
Proprietors Are Indicted.
"At thesession of the Circuit Court
En Oregon City last week, the grand
Sury of Clackamas County, after a thor-
ugh investigation of the Milwaukie
Country Club, returned two Indict-
lents against the proprietors. Upon
irralgnment in the Circuit Court these
len pleaded guilty to a charge of
maintaining a "nuisance on an Indict-
lent similar to the one in the Nease
:ase, which went to the Supreme Court
from Multnomah County. They also
sleaded guilty to a charge of gambllntr.
jrhose indictments were returned on
Complaints made by one Ben Irwin.
Ifhe grand Jury at that time consid
ered the legal authority of the Sheriff
so abate such a nuisance as the law
lias declared poolrooms to be, and
itter a careful examination of the au
thorities on the subject, reported to
the Circuit Court that In the opinion
of the grand Jury, the right of the
Sheriff to summarily close such n place
and keep it closed by force was ques
tionable, and the grand Jury recom
mended the enactment of a statute
giving such power to a Sherln. the ex
pense to be borne by the county.
Position of Clackamas Authorities.
The Clackamas County authorities
have never refused to prosecute any
violator of any criminal statute of Or
egon, but have doubted their right to
summarily close a poolroom and keep
It closed by force. I do not understand
how Multnomah County or the Port
land municipal authorities can 'turn
over' to Clackamas County prosecu
tions instituted in Multnomah County,
except upon phange of venue, but any
prosecution of Milwaukie Club may be,
of course, made upon the complaint of
any person, who knows that the law
has been violated upon application to
the District Attorney's office fn Clacka
mas County. I might add, however,
that the Clackamas County authorities
consider themselves entirely competent
to deal with all violations of the law
In said county."
How the Case Stands.
As the matter now stands, one lone
watchman guards the deserted grounds
of the Milwaukie Club, which are
closed and will remain so until the
case has passed through the courts.
Wednesday D. J, Malarkey, counsel for
the defendants, will argue beforo
Judge Camoron that the charter can
not logally give Mayor Lane Jurisdic
tion over the club, and slnoe no city
ordinance governs the case, the .Munici
pal Cosurt cannot hear the case. Deputy
City Attorney Fitzgerald will contend
that the city has authority as shown
by the doolsions of the courts, which
grant one- city power to Invade the
precincts of another and suppress any
menace to the health or safety of the
inhabitants of the complaining city.
Must Go to Clackamas. ;
If Judge Cameron decides that he has
'no Jurisdiction, . as it Is cxpeoted he
will, the case must then go to Clacka
mas County, for Mr. Manning does not
"think he can' handle it. and remain
within his authority. Whothor or not
District Attorney Allen will take cog
nizance of Mayor Lancs complaint re
mains to bo seen.
The Lane camp during the intorval
contends their duty has been done and
that It now Tcmains trbe seen wheth
er or not the county officials will do
theirs. "We have produced the crim
inals and the evidence," they say. "and
It Is now up to the officials of the
courts to do their duty. Wc stand
upon the authority of the charter, and
the prosecuting officers can act as they
see fit"
Clackamas Officials Indignant.
OREGON CITY, Or., Nov. 20. (Spe
clal.) Indignation among Clackamas
County officials with what Is considered
the unwarranted intrusion of the Port
land police authorities Saturday night
in suppressing the Milwaukie Country
Club, increases as the significance of
the act is "disclosed. Without attempt
ing to defend the resort, the people of
Clackamas County generally feel that
the Portland police, backed by a dis
couraged clement In the gambling pro
fession of that city, have exceeded their
authority in presuming to take charge
of Clackamob County affairs. Local -sentiment
is unanimous in the belief that
the blue-coated guardians of the peace
of Portland in the maintenance, of lnir
and order within their Jurisdiction have
about as large a contract as they arc
capable of performing. Judging from
the daily reports of a criminal charac
ter published in that city, without at
tempting to annex Clackamas County
to their territory.
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BONDS OB THE 11
Lauren Pease Must Furnish
New Surety.
DESERTED BY HIS FRIENDS
Court Finds That Those "Who Went
on His Bond AVcre Not Legally
Able - to Qualify for the
Accused Man.
Unless -Lauren Pease, the alleged cm
bezrler of funds belonging to the St.
Paul Fire & Marine Company, obtains
bondsmen to secure him in the sum of
$3500 today, he will sleep In the County
Jail tonight. He was given this last op
portunity yesterday by Deputy District
MJLWACKI15 COUNTRY CLUB. WHICH WAS
Attorney Haney, after it was definitely
settled that those who arc now keeping
the accused from prison could not qualify.
Pease Is said to be In desperate circum
stances. From the effects of being held
to the grand Jury, he Is declared to be a
physical wreck, and Is confined to his
apartments in the Hotel Portland. He
is under the constant care of a physician.
Another Case Pending'.
On top of the troubles arising because
of the charge brought in this case. k the
suit against Pease, now pending in the
Circuit Court, for JS30, alloged by the
Aachen & Munich Insurance Company
officials to have been stolen by Pease by
a transaction identical with this- one.
The bondsmen arc also sued In that mat
ter. As publiphcd In The Sunday Orogonlan.
Pease was called upon by Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Haney to show cause why
his bondsmen in this action should not
be relieved of 'further responsibility, as
the state was not satisfied they were
qualified to act in such capacity.
According to agreement. B. G. Gage and
Mark W. GUI met with Municipal Judge
Cameron and Deputy Haney yesterday
and talked over matters. After the con
sultation it was stated that neither
bondsman was able to qualify In a satis
factory mannor, and it was announced
that the matter was loft uiftll this morn
ing as it stood.
This morning, the case will again be
looked into by Mr. Haney and Judge
Cameron, and It will be the last chance
afforded Pease to remain at liberty. He
must furnish ball by tonight or go to
Jail, It is said.
No Friend but His Attorney.
Although Pease, as a society man,
church-choir singer and bon vivant. onco
had "friend."" by the hundred, he Is now
practically deserted, and spends most of
his time alone, brooding over his troubles.
The one constant friend and cheerful ad
viser of the accused in the hour of dis
tress is Frank F. Freeman, the attor
ney. The latter holds the most optimistic
view of the matter, and assures hbi client
that he will "be set free when the case is
tried by a Jury In the Circuit Court.
Deputy District Attorney Hanoy is in
sisting upon first-class bonds in the case,
as he believes that because of the suit
brought by the Aachen & Munich Com
pany It looks as though there might aris
a serious question as to payment, in case
of necessity Yesterday a well-known
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hotel manager was turned down by Mr.
Haney, as he had no personal property as
a security.
FEW REDUCTIONS MADE
Equalization Board Sustains Asses
sor Siglcr in Most Instances.
County Assessor Siglcr and County
Commissioners Barnes and LIghtner are
still engaged In equalizing values1 on real
estate and personal property on the 1905
assesrmcnt roll. Most of the work Is
finished and only a few more complaints
will be considered.
J. C. Moreland's request for a reduc
tion on two lots opposite the Union
Depot at Seventh and Johnson street?,
was partly allowed. A lot assessed at
Jle.OCO was reduced to $13,000 and a $7X0
assessment against the other lot was al
lowed to stand.
Mrs. Frlendly's petition for a reduction
on two lots at the southeast corner of
Eleventh and Stark streets -was disal
lowed. .The assessment of the property
of Mrs. J. M. Gearln on the northwest
comer of the same streets was raised
from $10,000 to $15,000.
Mrs. Smith's northeast corner of
Twelfth and Morrison streets was re
duced from $25,000 to 522, 5C0, and the next
lot adjoining on Morrison street was
raised to $17,000. to maintain the proper
balance.
x Marshall. Wells & Co. complained that
RAIDED BY PORTLAND POLICE.
their 10C by 73 feet on Pine between
Fourth and .Fifth streets, was assessed
at $75,000. They called attention to the
fact that W. S. Burrcli had sold this
same property for $00,000. which valua
tion they asked. They also asked a re
duction In the value of the building
from $130,003 to $100,000. making the com
parison that the Welnhard block next
to the south was assessed at $101,000 and
the building on the same at "$256,000. After
comparing all adjacent property,- the
board decided that the realty was not
entitled to any reduction, but that the
Marshall. Wells building should be placed
at $103,009. or about SO per cent of Its cost.
The- request of D. J. Malarkey for a
reduction In the valuation of the west
half of the block between Sixth and
Seventh and Ankeny and Burnside streets
below $40,000 was denied as was the re
quest of Mr. Malarkey for a reduction
from $30,000 on the 60 by 103 feet at the
northwest corner of Seventh and Couch
streets.
Sues Street Hallway Company.
Suit for $3003 damages for personal In
juries was filed In the State Circuit Court
yostorday by P. H. Trigg against the Port
land Railway Company. Trigg complains
that on October 2"5, while he was driving
across East Ankeny and East Fourteenth
streets, a car traveling 30 miles an hour
was run, hurled and forced against the
wagon In which he was riding. He was
thrown to the ground, and sustained seri
ous injuries to his hip. side, back and
kidneys.
Theresa Lebcn. the owner of the wagon
which was used to deliver milk, has sued
the railway company for $30 damages be
cause the wagon was demolished, and she
also demands $103 damages for loss of
patronage. She says .she Iob customers
because her driver was laid up.
"Would Foreclose Mortgage on Hops.
S. Uhlmann. F. Uhlmann and William
Uhjmann, hopbuyers. have sued Kee Kee,
a Chinese, to foreclose a chattel mortgage
on hops raised on E. A. Eddy's place, in
Washington County. Kee Kee leased the
farm, and his crop amounted to 201
pounds. There are now In the possession
of the Southern Pacific Company 56 bales,
which the company refuses to deliver
until this controversy Is settled. Alex
Sweck, attorney, has a hand In the affair
for the defense, and is Included as a party
defendant.
Oil SAFE COURSE
Saloonkeepers Are Warned to
Take Names of Women.
MUST KNOW ALL PATRONS
Deputy City Attorney Fitzgerald
Says Proprietors 3Ius Keep
"Women of Bud Character Out -Out
of Their Barrooms."
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Deputy City Attorney Fitzgerald stated
in the Municipal Court yesterday morning
that the only safe course for saloonkeej
ers to pursue to keep from running afoul
of the law was to take the names, ad
dresses and occupations of all women
who onter. In order that It may be known
whether or not they ate ''Immodest and of
evil name and fame."
Remarks on the subject were occasioned
because of the arrest by Acting Detec
tives Kay and Jones oj! A. Johnson and
K. Baker, keepers of a saloon on Third
and Taylor streets. They wero charged
with permitting women of evil name and
fame to frequent, their resort, and John
son was convicted. He was fined $25 His
partner's case will be hoard tomorrow
morning.
While on the witness stand. Johnson
said, in answer to his counsel's question,
that he never took the names. addresFes
and occupations of women patrons, and
that he did not purpose doing so In fu
ture. Ho denied the charge against him,
although the evidence of the prosecution
was overwhelming, one of the witnesses
for the defense proving a first-cla-s man
for the prosecution. He said lhat after, he
had been In the saloon about an nour,
two women entered and were Introduced
to him by Johnson. He spent considerable
money purchasing drinks for them, and
while embracing one of them the arxvrts
were made by the officers, who had been
watching from a sscfet place fuc several
minutes.
"It is absolutely surprising how little
saloonkeepers know about tho ordinances
governing their business," said Mr Fitz
gerald. In addressing Judge Canvsron at
the close of the hearing. "Yet they get
their licenses only after promising under
oath to live up to the laws. I think each
saloonkeeper should have a copy of these
ordinances, and should read up and be
come acquainted with the rules.
"Now, this defendant says he does not
know the character of tho women who
were in his saloon, and that he does not
make it his habit to ascertain the names,
addresses and occupations of women pa
trons. But I say that hz and every
saloonkeeper will have to do so If they
want to avoid trouble, for the ordinances
make proprietors responsible for their
places of business, and no 'ntent Is nec
essary; the mere fact that disorderly
women are found in a ealom is competent
evidence, whether the proprietor knows
their character or not."
With memories of the horrible life of
the penitentiary at Salem still iresh in
his mind. George Elick, in Indian (mm
Hood River, yesterday morning refused
when he took the stand to wcar that
George McCann stole $23 from his person
In the Burnside saloon last Saturday rfter-
MILWAUKIE CLUB RAID.
noon. Had positive evidence of this sort
been given by the complainant, the ac
cused might have gone to the penitentiary.
Jt Is believed by the court officials that
dick could not bear to assist in sending
any man there, after having been a con
vict himself for more than two years.
Last Saturday afternoon. Elick reached
Portland, having Just been released from
the penitentiary, where he served a term
for stealing horses. He went Into he
Burnside saloon. Second and BurnsWe
streets, and there met MeUnnn. Whi:e
drinking at the bar, Elick was robbed, and
It Is believed that no one was near him
but McCann. Elick complained to Police
men Wendorf and Seymour Immediately,
and pointed out McCann as the alleged
thief, but when the cruciul "moment ar
rlved for him to help swear a man Into
the penitentiary, he would not do It
Therefore, McCann wa3 llscnarged.
George McCartney was arrested by Po
liceman E. Burke Saturday evening for
operating an automobile without a state
license. He was required to furnish cosh
ball of $3. and ordered to report in parson
In the Municipal Court yestertlav- morn
ing. -This he failed to do. ami his bJI
-was forfeited. A bench warrant was is
sued, he will be rearrested and brought
Into court.
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A blfTln the jaw was what E. C. Ander
son received from William Duser.berry for
Inadvertently stepping on the Iatter3 foot
In a Chinese noodle Joint at 131 Sscond
street. Saturday evening. Yesterday morn
ing they were before Judge Cameron ntd
each was fined $10. The court thought
they were equally guilty, both having ad
mitted being in the noodle house.
Anderson said he had only about four or
five beers, while he was positive the otmr
fellow was " 'way to the .mJ." .mde -ton
said he did step on Dusenberry's I cot,
but before he could apologize, he w?is
dealt a knockout blow.
Otto Myers was arrested for "peepiaK"
in at windows, and was formally charged
with "eavesdropping." He tailed to ap
pear to defend himself, and. his ball or $10
was declared forfeited.
COPYING AFTER PORTLAND
SUCCESS OF EXPOSITION CAUSES
SOUTHERN" INQUIRIES.
Atlnnta Is Desirous of Holding a
Fair and AVahts Pointers
From Oregon.
The financial success of the Lewis and
Clark Exposition hay become known to
other portions of the United States, and
f several localities desiring to hold expo
sitions of the kind are desirous of infor
mation on that of the Portland Fair.
Among-the latest applicants for sta
tistics relative to the Lewis and Clark
i Exposition Is Richard H. Edwards, editor
aim general manager oi ine .Manufact
urers Record Publishing Company of Bal
timore, who is anxious to secure data
on the local fair for the purpose of fur
nishing information to some of his con
stituents In Atlanta. Ga.. as the people
of the Southern city are anticipating
holding another exposition there in 1910.
The success of Portland's Exposition
has been spread all over the country and
now the other states that are contem
plating holding expositions of the kind
desire to know the system employed in
making the Portland Fair the succeis It
was.
The following extract from the letter
to Mr. Richardson explains in a measure
what information Is wanted by the citi
zens of Atlanta: "Will you not write me
by return mail. If possible, something
about the Portland Exposition, the cost,
the attendance, financial results, but es
pecially the infiuonco which It has had
and Is destined to have upon the Pacific
Coast? A special meeting has been called
In Atlanta, to which a large number of
Southern people havo been invited, to
discuss the question of holding a South
ern Exposition, and I should like very
much at that meeting to be able to pre
sent a letter from you giving full partic
ulars regarding the Portland Exposition."
In response to the letter of Editor
Richards. Secretary Richardson sent a
communication in which he elaborated on
the benefits accruing the Northwest ' In
general and the City of Portland in par
ticular from the holding of the -Lewis and
Clark Exposition, and In this letter the
local man especially called the attention
to the Increase of industries noticeable
throughout Oregon and other nearby
states and to the rapidly increasing pop
ulation of the States of Oregon, Wash
ington and Idaho, and also the great rise
In real estate values -noticeable In all
parts of the territory contiguous to the
World's Fair city.
Mr. Richardson noted the fact that the
State of Oregon, with only 500.000 people,
put $T)CO.00O Into the Exposition and made
a success of it and cited figures show
ing the approximate receipts and dis
bursements of the Exposition, for the time
It was open.
It Is more than likely that this city,
as well as the state, will be called upon
to exhibit at the proposed Atlanta Fair,
and in case such a request Is received
the matter will be taken up at the proper
time with a view of advertising the state
extensively In the South.
Torrey's Lecture on Art.
Frederick Torrey delivered an address
upon Japanese art under the auspices of
the Association of Collegiate Alumnae, at
the Unitarian Chapel. Seventh and Yam
hill streets. Inst night. The speaker has
made a close study of the Japanese peo-
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pie a.id their art. and the lecture proved
very Instructive to the large audicn
that attended. The walls of the chapel
were decorated with Japanese prints and
paintings, which were used by the speak
er to Illustrate his points from time id
time.
Mr. Torrey traced the development of
Japanese art from its beginnings, and
showed the special changes that have
taken place during the nineteenth cent
ury. The grotesque appearance of Japa
nese designs, he said, is -soon lost sigV
of by the careful student, and is followed
by wonder at the really marvelous works
of the Japanese painters and decorators.
WORK OF THEY. W. C. A.
Members of the Various Classics Are
Given Pleasant Duties.
About 20 girls who are members or in
tended members of the vario'us clashes of
the Young Women's Christian Association
enjoyed a tafTy-pullIng at the association
rooms last nighC and had a jolly tlm
between their fun ami work. Miss Mc
Corkle made the candy, and it proved her
to be a dangerous rival of Miss Tingle,
the domestic science teacher. Miss Ber
nlce Maynard. teacher of domestic arts,
had an Interesting class in plain sewing
during the eveing. and the girls made the
task of learning to do their own sewing
pleasant with conversation and good
natured jokes. Miss Maynard has classes
In every stage of advancement, beginning
with little girls who are just learning to
hold the neeile properly. This class,
which meets Saturday morning, she con
siders her most Interesting, and the work
which the 23 young members of It do la
surprising to their more advanced slste
pupils. At present, they are engaged in
making aprons for themselves, which In
cludes hemming, feather-stitching, put
ting on the band and working a button
hole. Children can join this class for 30
cents per annum, having the advantage
of weekly lessons in sewing from this In
structress. The rally of last Sunday was so success
ful that Miss McCorkle has determined to
repeat a similar programme each Sab
bath. The day was spent in the simple
amusements and enjoyments which are
to be had in any family home, and about
120 girls attended. The Y. W. C. A. dors
not belong to any one denomination or
sect, and the secretary wishes It under
stood that every young woman in Port
land Is perfectly welcome to come In at
any time and enjoy all the advantages
the association hus to offer.
FOR THE PERSECUTED JEWS
Contributions Continue to Conic In
to Treasurer Sellln-r.
Contributions to the fund which Is being
raised In Portland for the Jewish suffer
ers of Russia still continue to come into
the hands of the treasurer. Ben Selling
by letter and personal subscription. Yes
terday more than $200 was added to tin
amount previously subscribed, raising the
total past the $15.0CO mark, which Is much
more that it was at first expected would
be donated In this city.
The largest single donation made yes
terday was $1C0 from the Weinhard estate.
Subscriptions have been received from
children, and it has been suggested that
the matter be taken up by children In th"
puol.'c schools throughout the city and
that they give what they can to this
cause as a Thanksgiving offering. Upon
no one in Russia have the hardships and
persecutions fallen more heavily than
upon the children. Many of them have
been left homeless and orphaned, and It
Is thought thut the children in this coun
try will gladly contribute their mite to
help relieve the Jewish children in Russia.
Following are yesterday's contributors:
Estate of Henry Weinhard. $100; Marcus J
Nettcr. $5.00; Mrs. Janet Rosenweifr. $.'.W.
It. Clinton. $3.00: D. S. Steams. ?.".0O: Su
Ann's Charitable Society. $3.00; Mrs. O'Mallej.
$t.CO; Herman Enke. $10.00; Ed Mendenhall.
$2.60; AValter Hansen, $10.00; II. V. Thlelson.
$5.0O; Gub Halverson. ?.0O; Sisters of Mercy.
$10.00; Dr O. S. BinswanKer. additional,
$10.W;' S. Mitchell, $5.00; U Sax, $23.00.
ASKS FOR STEEL BRIDGE
Would Span Montgomery Slough
With Permanent Structure.
Councilman R. E. Menofee. of the Ninth
Ward, will ask that a steel bridge bo built
across Montgomery Slough, in Lower AI
blnn. This bridge will be about 400 feet
long, but will not bo a high structure.
There has been talk of a fill, but Mr.
Menefee does not consider a till at this
place practicable, owing to the long haul
that would be necessary to bring the
earth, making the cost very heavy.
At present Montgomery Slough is
bridged by an elevated roadway just wide
enough for the double tracks of the street
railway. The surface Is planked, and the
roadway is used by vehicles and pedes
trians. Outside of this narrow, roadway
ar tlie ruins of the old bridge. The
heavy travel over the contracted roadway
is difficult and Inconvenient. City Engi
neer Taylor has been asked by Council
man Menefee to make the estimates of
the cost of a steel bridge- and when these
have been prepared -ie wi,; start the pre
liminaries by resolution in the Council.
This structure, says Councilman Mene
fee, is to Alblna what a bridge across Sul
livan's Gulch Is to East Portland.
File Incorporation Articles.
Incorporation articles of
Baptist Church, Sellwood,
the County Clerk's office
Robert FInley and Larazus
Mrs. Belle Hanegan. W. H.
T. Poole. John DeGrace.
the Bethany
were filed in
yesterday by
W. Robertson.
Lunceford. A.
Chester Cook
articles of in
Mining Com-
and George DeGrace filed
corporation of the Lucky
pany; capital stock. $1C0.C00.
Mlluaukie Country Club.
Eastern and California races. Take Self
wood and Oregon - City cars, First and
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