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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 1906)
mmmmmmmmmm THE MORNING OREGONIAN, 3IONDAY, JANUARY 15, 190G. E FOR GAS GRAFT Twelve Out of Fifteen Mem bers of Legislative Body Favor Investigation. NO OUTSIDE HELP "WANTED City Fathers Overwhelmingly Op posed to Sharing Their Preroga tive With Mayor Jjanc and Executive Board. COUNCIL VESTED WITH SOKE POWER TO ACT. Under the charter the City Council has full sway in the matter ot In vestigating: the affair of the gas company. The power conferred Is et forth in the following general provision: Section "2. The Council Khali have and exercise exclusively all legislative powers and authority of the City ot Portland, and no legislative powers or authority, either express or Im plied, shall be exercised by any other person or persons, board or boards, other than the Council. The Council shall have full power and authority, except as herein otherwise provided, to exercise all powers conferred upon the city by this charter and the con stitution and laws of the State of Oregon. Twelve Councilmen out of the fif teen comprising the body, yesterday registered a vigorous protest against taking the question of Investigating the Portland Gas Company out of their hands, as suggested by the cir cular letter with which the corpor ation has flooded the city. The other three members could not be reacehd. One thing Is absolutely certain, and that is that the City Council will never consent to share with any other body its exclusive privilege of Investigating- the affairs of the Portland Gas Company. It is a foregone conclusion also that a resolution will prevail at the next session of the city legislative body authorizing the appointment of a committee to Inquire into every phase of the situation in connection with the universal complaints against the cor poration, and such a committee Is clothed with full 'authority to recom mend the condemnation of Its prop erty and acquisition by the municipal ity through the proper legal channels, if necessary. The efforts of the gas company to becloud the issue by attempting to enlist public sympathy through pro fessing a willingness for an Investiga tion under the auspices of the Mayor and a. Joint committee from the Coun cil and Executive Board, is too trans parent for any consideration. In the minds of the people, such a course is about as effective as the custom of the ostrich to try and escape detection by hiding its head in the sand. In the first place. Mayor Lane is heart and soul in sympathy with the element controlling the destinies of the gas company, and to have him sit in Judg ment upon any proposition Involving a question of relative rights would be equivalent, according to public esti mate, of trying to punish a person for Illicit distilling before a Jury of moon shiners. Not only does Mayor Lane pander as j much as possible to the political feat ures of the situation, but it is known that C. F. Adams, president of the gas company, has lately been in close touch with him relative to the course of The Oregonian in the matter, and that Adams has made misrepresentations to the city's chief executive concerning motives of this paper directing atten tion to the prevailing abuses. Councilmen State Their Position. Interviews yesterday with a number of Councilmen indicate that there is not the slightest intention on their part to relinquish their right to take the initiative. Almost with one voice they likewise ridicule the ridiculous attempt of the gas grafters to befog public opinion, and one of them sound ed the keynote of the entire situation by comparing the methods of the gas company in this respect with the sub terfuges of a cuttlefish. "I for one shall never stand for any proposition of that sort." said Councll-man-at-Large A. N. Wills. "Neither the Mayor nor the Executive -Board have any authority to outline any plan of investigation of franchises. That ia solely within the province of the Coun cil, and I don't think any of us is fool enough to share his rights with some body else. Do you think the Executive Board or Mayor Lane would divide honors with us upon a layout of that kind? Not much, and I am dead against our doing it. I am In favor of the Coun cil taking hold of the gas question, however, and Inquiring into every phase of the situation. A resolution ap pointing a committee for this purpose will undoubtedly prevail at the meet ing next Wednesday, ana the people can rest assured there will be no white wash brush applied any more than there will be in our report on the Civil Service Commicalon." CouncIlman-at-Large Dan Kellaher was also opposed to the Idea of tak ing the matter out of the hands of the Council. 'It will never be "done by any vote of mine," said he emphatically, "and It strikes me as a piece of impu dence to suggest any such notion. I am- In no position to say anything at present, but it Is my opinion that there will be some lively doings in relation to this gas proposition when the Council meets next Wednesday." "I do not think the Council ought to give up any authority it may possess for investigating such matters," said Councilman-at-Large John Annand, when the gas company's proposal was brought to his attention yesterday; "and I for one shall combat any such measure. Thinks Right Is Exclusive. "I coincide with The Oregonian's views on the subject," said Counc.ilman-at-Large Thomas Gray. "We are with out doubt vested with the exclusive right to examine Into a matter of that kind." Councilman W. T. Masters, of the Fifth Ward, was equally opposed to the Idea of surrendering any of the rights of the Council relative to la vestigating the gas company. "It oc curs to me," said he, "that we have a right to make inquiry into the affairs of the company, and that while they are peratlng under a franchise grant ed to them by the Stale Legislature, at the time the latter body gave the City r Portland Its charter It practi cally parted with all further Jurisdic tion ia the premises, leaving the sole control of all' fraacalses of like char acter entirely in the hands of the Council, Just the same as the deed to a piece of property would carry all title; Under ie circumstances I am con vinced ht we ha-e a perfect right to handle these investigations, and that if we shared this right with any other body It would Impair the validity of the proceedings." Said Councilman B. E. Mcnefee, of the Ninth Ward: "The Council should handle the matter exclusively. If we have that right, and I am satisfied we have. The Council as a whole would have to be governed by the report of the investigating committee, and under the circumstances its composition should comprlee none but Its own members." "It belongs to us." said Councilman R. A. Preston.of the First Ward, "and I favor keoplng the reins. I hardly think the Mayor or Executive Board would share very many of their rights with us, and it strikes mcf as a bad precedent to establish. If it is up to the Mayor to appoint whomsoever he chooses to investigate things, it would simply result in heading off all future Inquiry of this character." Councilman A. G. Rushlight, of the Seventh Ward, scouted the Idea of there being a Joint committee of investigation. "There is no question about our exclusive right to handle the matter," said he. "and I favor exercising It, In my opinion It would be a mistake to let the Mayor or Executive Board have anything to do with it, any more than we should be al lowed to 'butt In on any ot their privi leges." "I am strictly in favor of the Council Investigating the matter." said Council man George D. Dunning, of the Third ward. "That Is where it properly be longs, and there Is no reason why It should be taken out of their hands." "The Oregonian Is undoubtedly right in Its position," replied Councilman H. A. Beldlng, of the Sixth Ward, when asked wha he thought of the Gas Company's attempt to manufacture public sentiment with its sugar-coated circulars to sub scribers. "The Council Is the investiga ting body and strictly it upon ques tions of that kind. I shall most assuredly resent every effort to take the matter out of our hands." Mr. Beldlng Is an old member of the Council, and is well posted upon like issues. Would Vote for Forfeiture. "I have been In favor all along of some steps being taken In the direction of In vestigating the Gas Company, said Coun cilman W. T. Vaughn, of the Tenth Ward, the only Democrat In the body, "but had no Idea they would take the ini tiative as outlined in their circular. From what I can learn, they have grossly vio lated the terms of their franchise, and If. after Investigation, this can be shown to be the case, I would not hesitate two sec onds to vote to take their franchise away from them. It is a matter of small in difference to me whether It Is a commit tee from the Council or the Executive Board, or a Joint committee of the two that makes the Inquiry, only I think the Council is properly entitled to do so. Any how, they ought to be Investigated there Is no division of opinion on that score." Councilman Hugh W. Wallace, of the Second Ward: "If there Is to be" any in vestigation of the Gas Company, it is a matter the Council should handle inde pendently of any other body." To summarize the situation. 12 Council men out of the 15 comprising the body, are very much opposed to the Gas Com pany's scheme to take the question of In vestigation out of their hands. Councll-man-at-large Sharkey is out of town, and Councilmen Bennett, of the Eighth Ward, and Shepherd. of the Fourth Ward, could not be reached last night, although all are known to be opposed to the Gas Company's methods, and are believed to favor the Idea of the Council retaining ab solute control over investigations of this kind. Neither are the opinions of any of the Councilmen actuated by a desire to cast, reflection upon members of the Executive Board. That feature has not entered Into any of the calculations. It Is simply a question of the right of one branch of the municipal government to Interefere with the privileges and rights of another branch. Gas Pipes Full of Leaks. "In regard to statements the Gas Com pany has been making in Its own de fense," said L. J. Dame, in response to the query as to his opinion therein, "I can only reiterate the previous statements I have made on the subject, and I stand ready at any time to accompany a com mittee, either from the City Council or any other body, with a view of present ing absolute proof that a great majority of the houses have leaky fixtures and piping. With a pump and gauge I believe 1 could demonstrate this fact beyond a reasonable doubt. These matters are of very little concern to the Gas Company, however, as the gas must be paid for by consumers after It passes the meter, whether it is burned through the Jets or leaks from the pipes. On this score I am strongly In favor of the appointment of a gas inspector, to be under the Jurisdiction of the City Plumbing Inspector's office, and at the same time I favor an ordi nance that will compel the company to keep all piping and fixtures in houses in repair and free from leakage, and at no expense to the consumer. At the same time, I would require the company to fur nish a quality of gas that will approach the proper standard as to quality and illuminating power. The Gas Company claims that it appreciates its duty toward the public. If It did. In order to obtain consumers, it would follow the plan in vogue by the various Eastern companies, of making no charge for the piping of a house, instead of pursuing the present policy of charging a price that will come Just a little below what a plumber could afford to do the work for. Consumers Must Pay the Fiddler. "In a recent published statement, they state that it is self-evident that a business cannot b successfully conducted unless Its patrons arc satisfied with the service rendered, particularly where a number of other illuminants. as well as other ma terials for fuel can be secured. It is a fact that when it comes .to a matter of convenience, to say nothing of cost, gas has by far the long end of the argument a matter of which they are. no doubt, well aware by virtue jf their many years of experience, and one can readily see the reason or their Indirference to their pa trons, so noticeable In this city, as it is a well-known fact that gas for these pur poses stands In a field by Itself, and so long as the Portland Gas Company enjoys an exclusive franchise, tho people can pay the tiddler." In thlB connection, a prominent local plumber, whose business relations with the Gas Company are such that he does not wish to be quoted, has furnished The Oregonian with a statement to the effect that the corporation is compelling the plumbers of this city to put In much larger pipes than the type contemplated when they manufactured their product from coal, thus entailing Increased ex pense on property-owners. In time these pipes become subject to corrosion on the Inside, becoming filled with a peculiar substance resembling syrup, retarding the flow to such an extent that extra pressure is required to meet the situation. Ac cording to thlB informant, the demolish ing of mantles on patented burners can be attributed to this state of afTalrs, as well as the frequent cxplosI6ns and buzr ing sounds. In his opinion, it la only a question of time when new fixtures will liave to be installed In order to meet the conditions. Ho claims also that the Gas Company is sending Inspectors around to each new house and compelling an ob servance of these rules. Tomy ix skrvicx. Qaeea ef River Bents la Kerr cm tie Astoria Xbb. Enjoy a trip to Astoria or the Fettec Toa wIM always remember It. Leave ASf-street deck every itigat at S e'eleak. except Sunday. (Saturday Might. M P. iZ) Reus trip. & Parttouiars UTUrt u Washiagt&B strU, Psrtlaai FARMERS WILL Till Sft "HELLO" Rural Telephone System Pro posed Throughout the State. GRANGES ARE BACK OF IT Cost or Installatloir'and of Mainte nance, It Is Urged, Is Small .Enough for Every Farm to Be on the Circuit. KDRAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM. There will be a convention held in Gresham. Monday evening. January 22. composed of delegates from the Granges. Patrons ot Husbandry, of Multnomah County, and other Inter ested, to take steps for the Installa tion of a complete rural telephone system. This In In line with the movement going forward br which every farmer In Oregon who ro de sires may have a telephone In his house, and be able to communicate with any farmer In the state who has a telephone. The rural telephone sys tem of Multnomah County will be connected with those of all the other counties of the state, as well as those of Washington. It la expected, alw, that the farmers rural lines will be connected with the commercial sys tems of the cities. "We propose to connect every farmer of Multnomah county, if possible, with a rural telephone system," said S. E. Jennc yesterday, in his address before the Lents Grange, "and then with farmers of the Willamette Valley, and also with the farmers of Washington across the Colum bia P.lvcr." Mr. Jcnne, W. H. Snashall and Gus Richie are a committee apolnted by the Pleasant Valley Grange to secure ap pointment of a general committee from all the granges of Multnomah county, who will hold a meeting at Gresham. Mon day evening, January 22, at :30 o'clock, to formulate a plan of education among the farmers. Mr. Jenne spoke at length In explaining the purposes of the move ment and setting forth the cost of in stalling the rural telephone. Explains the Cot. He said further: "We have started this agitation for a complete rural telephone system for Multnomah County for the reason it has been Installed In practic ally all the counties up the Willamette Valley and Is being extended to districts that are not now provided, until every settled country district In the State shall be connected with a 'central. We have ascertained what the cost of installation is to the Individual farmer, and the cost a year from tb presidents of the tele phone systems of Polk and Washington County. They inform us that the total cost of Installing a rural telephone system to the single farmer Is JIT. and the cost per annum is ?2X0. The telephone costs 513. the wire 57 a mile, and poles $1 a mile. There Is some reduction, according to the number on the circuit. Maintenance Charge Small. "Then, after the system Is completed. It costs 52.00 a year. When once Installed, the people say that they would not be without a phone for 52.50 a month. East of the Sandy River a general rural tele phone system has been installed, and is In working condition. Our purpose is -to have a complete farmers' telephone sys tem through the whole State, independ ent of any commercial system, so that the farmers of Multnomah County can talk to any farmer connected with the rural telephone system. This is one step beyond and alongside the free mail de MAP OF THE FIRE LIMITS a a , . . . ... ! .nndnai pQanaDDDQflj oan ODD S3 EMS S E3 E3 El ESU H H ! P llSF OBJECTS TO TIKE IA3rrrs I" RES ID EX CE DISTRICT. Building Inspector Tboxnae Mann ha reached the conclusion that the new Are limit, as established by a. recent or dinance ot the City - Council, are apt to become detrimental to that portion of the local residence district lylns between Stark street and the "Willamette Hirer and as far weit ot the railway tracks aa Fourteenth street. Under the provisions of the charter no wooden build I nr can be erected within tbes limit and In a communication sent by Mr. Mann to Mayor Lane Saturday the attention of the Municipal Executive wa called to the situation. It la alleged that nearly all the district except a small portion lylne adjacent to the Willamette River and the freight sheds, although sparsely settled now. is destined to become denlrable residence property in the near future and to require the erection of none but brick, or stone balldl&ica therein would assoant to a practical confiscation of a large percentage of the property. The Building Inspector contends that the location n-lll aot justify the erection of brick business blocks or ware houses and that brick as a material fpr restdeacts la aot pfulr here on account of its liability to attract raolsture. In all probability an effort will aooa be made- to secure the repeal, of tae present ordinance aad the saVatltutloa of one defl&lair the limits more In keeping with surrouadlag eoadlUeas. .t livery. It brings the farmer in close touch with his neighbors far or near, and also with tho markets. Multnomah County should Join with her sister coun ties in Oregon and Washington.'' Grangers Will Act. Alter Mr. Jennc had answered many question as to the practical workings of the system, master of tho grange; A. F. Miller, appointed O. F. Lent, Daniel Furcy and F. O. Snuffin to represent the Mount Scolt district. Delegates will be appointed by "Evening Star, Bussellville. Rockwood. Falrvlcw and all others in the county, who will meet at Grange Hall, in Gresham. Monday evening. January 22. and there. In- convention., will formulate a plan to Install the rural telephone system in Multnomah County. Masters of all granges In the county arc requested to appoint delegates to this convention, and all others interested, whether members of the farmers' order or not. arc requested to attend this convention. MAGAZINES AT LIBRARY. List of Books Which Have Been Re cently Placed on Shelves. The following is a list of additions to ths Library: SOCIOLOGY. Gilman. X. P., Methods of Industrial peace 331 G87 Ilolton, M. A. & Rollins'. A. F. Industrial work for public Mhools 371.4 H73S 'SCIENCE: Forbes. J. D. Travels through' the Alpn 1W KH.SM FC03 Jordan. D. S. & Kellogg. V. L. Animal life. 1D0O S0OJS2 Sutton. Francis. Systematic handbook ot volumetric analysis. 1004 515.3 ST-67 Valentine. E. S. Tomllnson. F. I. Trav els In space, 1902 533.0 V157 USEFUL. AR.TS. Ashe. S. W. A Kelley. J. D. Electric rail . way. 1005 621.33 AK24 gBowman. F. H. Structure of the wool fiber in its relation to the use of wool for technical purposes. 1SS5 677 B7S7 Goodman. John. Mechanic? applied to en gineering. 1KH 2l G053 gKapp, Glsbert. Alternating currents of electricity, 1SJMJ C21.31KI7 FIN'B AIITS. Clapp. 21. A. Reminiscences of a dramatic critic T3Z C5S9 Newman. Ernest. Wagner. (Music of the masters) 7S2.2 WI34X LITERATURE. Canpo. Edward. From Homer to Theocri tus: a manual or Greek literature.SSQ.0 C249 Francke. Kuno. History of German litera ture as determined by social forces.S30 FS23h Ker. V. P. Dark ages. (Periods of Euro pean literature) fiCO K30 TRAVEL. AND DESCRIPTION. As a Chinaman saw un 017.3 A 707 Campbell. J. G. D. Slam In the twentieth century 916.03 C1SS Curtlf. W. E. Egypt. Burmah and British Malaysia 016.2 C831 Robertson. Alexander. Through the Dolo mites 0M.G DI9 kindle. B. C. A. The Wessex of Thomai Hardr W765 HISTORY. Clinch. B. J. California, and Its missions.. 970.4 CG41 INDIVIDUAL BIOGRAPHY. Heyse. 3. I. P. Jugenderinnerungen und Bekenntnlrse OB HS21 Saladin. Saladln and the fall of the king dom of Jerusalem; by Stanley Lane Poole BS158P FICTION. Loomls. C. B. Minerva's maneuvera...LSS3mI Parrish, Randall. When wilderness was king P2tTlw Sheeban. P. A. Glenanaar S542g Van Vorsu Marie. Amanda, of the mllI.V2S4a BOOKS FOR CHILDREN. Alden. W. L. Moral piratea JA350m Ewlng, Mrs. J. H. (G). Six to slxteen.JEt)5sI Holder. C F. Boy anglers J 710 H727 sMy mother" n Bible stories J220 M003 Peary. R. E. Snowland folk J9I9.SP327 Roberts. C. G. D. Red fox J A R43r Stone. G. L. & Flckett. M. G. Every day life In the colonies J973 SS77 The following periodicals circulate this year at the Public Library and may be kept for three day: Atlantic. Century. Critic Harp er. Home Needlework Magazine. Manual Training Magazine. OuUalk. Review of Re views. Rerue des Deux Mondes, Scrtbner, "World Work. RUSHES MEN TO MAEGLY Ridiculous Blunder Causes O. It. & "S. to Prepare for Further Conflict. Rumors of renewed fighting and blood shed at Maegly Junction were rife on the streets of the city last night, growing out of the guarded announcement that the O. B. & N Comapny hod rushed a special train, loaded with 200 armed men. to the scene of the recent conflict between the Harriman and Hill railroad forces. Telephone bells rang like mad. and the lawyers who have been conducting the legal battle for the rival railroad mag nates hastily got together bundles of legal lap wm m m m mmm m m mkc x ax Jll PORTION QP t PORTLAND, Or. . fl .kifcrt U ' 2EUscctcd cs'ptct I - I. GRAY'S GREAT SPECIAL OFFERINGS FOR THIS WEEK All fancy Overcoats, Plaids and Mixtures Three-quarter and" extra-long full-back Coats at the following special reductions: i ' , All 15.00 and $18.00 Coats, special 11.00 & ' All $20.00 and $22.50 Coats, special 14.75 All $25.00 and $30.00 Coats, special. 18.75 i 9 . Special Sale on All Regular SUITS AND OVERCOATS Blacks and Blues excepted at the following great price reductions: 'All $15.00 values on All $18.00 values on All $20.00 values on All $22.50 values on All $25.00 values on Sale on black and blue Suits, also full-dress Suits at 10 per cent discount. Sale on Men's Fine Underwear, 25 per cent discount from regular prices. Sale on Men's Fine Negligee Shirts, $2.00 to $2.50 values on sale for 1.65 SALE OF MEN'S FINE HATS $3.00 and $3.50 Hats, Sale Price $2.50 A great opportunity for the men to secure the famous Chesterfield Clothes and men's finest furnishings at marvelous price reductions. Take advantage. Come today and every day this week. R. M. documents and prepared for another de scent upon Judge Frazers injunction court. As time passed, however, the reports ot fighting at the front were not confirmed, and then it was learned that all the ex citement had been caused by a ridiculous blunder. A party ot members of a local rod and gun club, on their way to a prac tice shoot at their grounds on the Penin sula, had strolled past the grade crossing at the junction to have a look at the battle-ground, and an apprehensive O. R. & X. guard, jumping at a conclusion, tele phoned Into the city for reinforcements, declaring that a squad of Portldnd & Seattle men. armed to the teeth, were coming to tear up the roadbed of his com pany and rebuild the destroyed trestle. The result was the hurrying of a party of armed men to the scene by the Harri man people Later tho men were brought back to the city. Ad Men Entertain Delegates. The members of the Portland Ad Men's League gave an informal dinner at the Commercial Club last night In honor of C. D. "White and J. B. Bcle nlck. delegates from Seattle to Los An geles convention of the Pacific Coast Advertising Men's Association. Mr. White and Mr. BelenicK were en route to Los Angeles and were here Just long enough to be entertained by their Portland friends. They were met at. the train yesterday afternoon by a com mittee and left last night for Los An geles. S. Sllverfleld and George Klei ser. delegates from Portland to the convention, left Saturday night for Los Angeles and S. H. Friedlander, another cf the Portland delegates, leaves tomorrow night. All $27.50 All-$30.00 All $35.00 All $40.00 All $45.00 GRAY mm held up Robbed of Twenty-Four Dol lars and Watch. LEFT DIME FOR CAR-FARE Victin of Highwayman Is Manager of Conservative Investment Com pany, and AVas on His Way : to Visit Friend. V. V. Band, manager of the Conserva tive Investment Company, while on his way to vislr friends on Nob Hill, was held up and robbed at Taylor and King streets by a rjone highwayman, with two revolvers, at 6:13 o'clock last night. With the exception of 10 cents, which the rob ber left IJand for street-car fare, all his valuable possessions were taken from him. Putting a revolver, which he carried in his right bund into his pocket, the high wayman covered Rand with the revolver in his left hand while he searched his pockets, takins- $21 and a gold watch. The highwayman, who is described as being about six feet tall, waited at the corner until his victim came opposite him. Stepping from behind a telephone pole, he commanded Band to throw up his hands. Band at first paid little attention and started to continue on his way, when the robbe-, with curses, shoved the two revolvers against his breast and ordered him to halt or die. Band halted. When Band had put his hands over his head, the highwayman lowered one of his revolvers Into his overcoat pocket and searched his victim. He relieved him of $24. a gold watch and two 5-cent pieces. The nickels were returned, with the com pliments of the hlshwayman, to be used for street-car fare. A notebook containing private accounts was also taken from Band, but was returned when he ex plained what the book contained. Order ing Band not to look around, the high wayman jhurrtea down King street and disappeared. An account of the hold-up was telephoned the police, and Detective Hawley was sent by Captain Slover to Investlgave. A good description of the highwayman wa obtained, and the num ber of the watch will be given the police today. Woman Tries to End Life. Despondent because she said she had brought disgrace upon her 13-year-old daughter. Mrs. Etta McDermot, proprie tress ot a rooming-house on Sixth street, between Flanders and Glisan streets, at tempted to commit suicide last night by gas asphyxiation. After raving and tear ing out hair from her head. Mrs. McDer mot turned on the gas jet. Her screams had attracted occupants of the house, and before she had become asphyxiated they forced in the door. The police were called and Desk Sergeant Inskeep arrived at the house before the woman had ended her life. While grappling with the police man to prevent being taken to police headquarters, Mrs. McDermot tried to jump from a second-story window. Dr. Spencer, emergency physician, was called, and gave her stimulants to revive her. On promising not to attempt her life again. Mrs. McDermot was allowed to go to her home with friends, who promised to care for her. Xegro Porter Ts Arrested. e! B. Brodle. one ot the negro porters accused of robbing a negro woman In a Pullman car. while on her way to Port land, and taking JS0 from her, was arrest ed yesterday afternoon by Detective Hart man. Brodic is also alleged to have drugged the woman before taking the money from her. State Banking Law Kcedcd. PORTLAND. Or., Jan. 13. (To the Edl 'tor.) The public generally owes The Ore Ronlan thanks for Its advocacy of a bank In; law for the state. It Is preposterous In these days ot enlightenment that the pub lic should be at the mercy of any shyster who desires to open a bank and receive money on deposit without any security. The "Washington banker, however, who says that tke "s-troag conservative basks"' sale. .11.50 sale. .13.50 sale. .15.00 sale. .16.50 sale. .19.00 . values on sale. .21.50 values on sale. .23.50 values on sale. .26.50 values on sale. .29.50 values on sale. .33.00 269-271 MORRISON STREET will not object to a state law may be cor rect there, but It will not apply to Oregon. "We need a law under which the policy of Ladd & Tllton may be changed In such a case aa this, which recently came under my notice: A young man who had $000 last July that he had no Immediate use for. de posited it with Ladd & Tllton for a year, drawing per cent Interest. He supposed In his Innocence, having had experience In other states and with other banks, that IC within the year he wanted the money ha could get it. provided he was willing to for feit the earned Interest. A few days ago ha needed the money very badly and presented the certificate for payment. He was Informed by his highness, the cashier, that he could not get the money till July. The owner ot the certificate said that other banks with which he had done business would pay the principal, at least,. If the Interest was for feited. The cashier replied that that might be. but Ladd Sc. Tllton were a law unto themselves -and he could not get the money till July. This young man must wait for his money. It Is safe to say that he will never again let this particular bank get its clutches onto any ot his money It he can help It. Tours truly, x. LAUGH AT UNFORTUNATE Croud Gathers to See Pedestrians Step Into Pool of Water. It does not take much to draw and hold a crowd. A clogged drainpipe at Sixth and Washington streets was the means of bringing together a large number of men and boys last night, who stood sev eral hours in the drenching rain, thor oughly entertained by the amusement which it furnished. Just at the corner of the curb a wide pool of water had formed. It did not ap pear deep, and the passers-by would step in without hesitation, only to find that it was over their shoetops. Of course, there was always a hurried scramble to get out, and each new victim would receive a thor ough "joshing." while he retreated as gracefully as possible, and usually lined up to watch some one else take a plunge. The fun lasted until a kind-hearted po liceman brought boards and bridged the miniature lake, at which the spectators expressed unanimous disapproval. TEACH MEN HOW TO VOTE Clackamas Managers Hold Instruc tive Meetings for Common People. OBEGON CITY, Or., Jan. 14.-(Special.) Under the direction of the Bepublican organization of Clackamas County meet ings will be held throughout the county for the purpose ot acquainting voters with the various provisions and require ments of the direct primary law and the matter of registration. C. Schuelbel. sec retary of the Bepublican-County central committee, last night addressed a large gathering of voters at Damascus. The meeting was strictly nonpartisan, the name of not a single candidate being men tioned in tHe course of the evening, which was devoted to an exposition of the new plan for nominating candidates and also the necessity for registering In order to participate in the primary election. A number of other like meetings will be held in the county In the next ten weeks. Just the Weather for. Colds the kind that hang on; just the weather for Scott's Emukion, too. There's an element of bodily protection furnished by Scott's Emulsion that makes one proof against cold risks. Breaks a cold before it can get a foothold and repairs the wear and tear on the tissues affected. Nothing takes hold of a cold so quickly as Scott's Emulsion. 50 nfc d SJ.tO AM DraHpto 1