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9 THE OHEGONIAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1906. STEAM LINETO . SLftSKfl LIKELY Chamber of Commerce Com- Mttee Enthusiastic Over Trade Possibilities. HARRIMAN MAY HELP OUT J. A. Ballainc, Vice-President of the Alaska Central, Promises Port , -Mand Railway Its Third of the Business. Enthusiasm and unity of purpose which augur well for the success of the Cham ber of Commerce In Its effort to secure the establishment of a. steamship line between Portland and Alaska points wore marked features of the meeting held by the transportation committee of that body yesterday afternoon, on call of Chair man -Jj. A. Lewis, for the purpose of givlna a hearing to J. A. Ballalne, of Seattle, vice-president and managing di rector of the new Alaska Central Rail way, who had been Induced to come to Portland by the subcommittee which has special charge of the steamship propo sition. Receives Much Encouragement. Never has the transportation committee received more encouragement to keep hammering away at the steamship proj ect than it was given by Mr. Ballainc, and never have the members of the com mittee been more sanguine of ultimate success than they are today, as a result of that encouragement. Mr. Ballalne, than whom there is no man in the Pa cific Northwest or Aluska better able to speak with authority, talked straight from the shoulder, and not only assured the committee that the line could be established and made to pay from the start, but pledged for it a just proportion li. A. Iwln. of his company's patronage and to the merchants of Portland their rightful share, of the new railroad's purchases of material . and supplies. Brushes All Fears Aside. He brushed aside as groundless the fears members of the committee ex pressed that the steamship line might prove a losing venture for an indefinite period, and stated that under proper and coaeervative management, the enterprise wcfciWl show a profit from Its Inception auL' continue to pay increasing dividends cach.:year. He -did not mince matters. He told the committee that the .merchants of Port land had grown timid and ultra-conserv ative during long years of success and prosperity, and were now allowing them sely.es to .remain shut out from sharing in the rapidly increasing Alaska trade, mere ly because tney were neeaiessiy afraid to venture, and invade new fields. Thp meeting was held in the offices of w. A. Mears, secretary or tne North PftcM-c Coast Jobbers & Manufacturers' Aeeckttloflt -Beefaes & goodly "portloR H. IS. Miller. j i 4 of the main committee, there were pres ent R. R. Hoge. president of the Cham ber; R. B. Miller, general freight agent of the San Francisco & Portland Steam ship Company, and F. P. vBaumgartner, local agent of the Gray Steamship Com pany. . Ballalne Talks to Committee. Mr. Ballainc introduced his remarks. by giving the committee a detailed account of what his company had done and pro posed to do for the development of Alaska through the building of a line of railroad from Seward, at the head of banks, the metropolis of the new Tanana goldfields, 430 miles inland. He stated that it was to the Interest of the Alaska Central Railway Company to induce immigration to Alaska and in crease the population of the Kirrltory by opening up its .grazing and farm lands and developing Its mineral resources. To that end the company wished to secure the co-operation and aid of every city on the Pacific Coast of the United States. Heretofore. like every other community In Central Alaska, Seward had been com pelled to patronize the steamship lines running out of Seattle. They "Want Competition. However, the Alaska Central and the other business interests of Seward were agreed that it would be greatly to their advantage to have competition, and were watching closely Portland s effort to es tablish an independent steamship line. If Portland did so, he was firmly of the belief that enough freight and passen ger business could be secured to keep one steamer on the route during the present year and with reasonable profit, while with the increase of population and trade other steamers could be added. Freight shipments into Seward alone this year, Mr. Ballainc stated, would ag- gregate between 40,000 and 60,000 tons, and might cvbn reach 80.000, not taking Into account the enormous tonnage of sup plies and material to be shipped north for the new railroad. y Chance for Portland. As to Portland's prospects for obtain ing a share of this carrying trade. Sir. ?....... . . T j '"oa,z. JTf J I t "afro)? Slc5 k t s3 Kb s m j 0 o oyj-c W j ' MAP OF ALASKA, SHOWING FEASIBILITY OF STEAMSHIP LINE FROM S-C? rt! " PORTLAND., r r t i Secretary Jlearn. j k r " " Se! Ultimas rr. Ballalne said he would pledge the, Port- I land steamship line, if established, one third of his company's freight business, on goods purchased In the East, on equal terms with the Seattle lines. Furthermore, he promised that If sup plies could be purchased from the mer chants of this city as cheaply as in Scat tie or San Francisco, he would give this city a just share of this business, also. In explanation of his offer he said that the Alaska Central had resolved to divide its buslnc&s fairly between the three principal cities of the Coast, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle, and that it rested with the merchants and business men of Portland to see to It that this city gt Its share. Fine Coal beds There. Mr. Ballalne then proceeded to speak in encouragement of Portland's ef fort to secure direct steamship com munication with Alaska as heretofore quoted. He asserted that the matter of return cargoes was a bugaboo that need not be feared. Copper and other ores could be depended upon to a con siderable extent, even at the present time, and as soon as the Alaska. Cen tral reached the vast coal deposits on the Chicaloon River and In the Susltna and Matanuska Valleys, coal would be brought to the Coast In quantities large enough to furnish full cargoes for a fleet of colliers. Some of this coal, notably that on the Chicaloon River, Mr. Ballainc added, was as fine as any found In the United States outside of Pennsylvania. Mr. Blumaucr. as chairman of the sub-committee, then called upon Mr. Miller for his views, explaining- that he had taken up with him the matter of securing the co-operation of the Harriman Interests. Mr. Miller said that he had Kiven Mr. Blumauers sug gestion careful attention and was much Impressed with its practicability. Per sonally he believed that the Harriman lines would find it to their advantage to put on steamships between Portland and Alaska, and with that In mind he had written R. P. Schwerln, who is In charge of the Southern Pacific's steam ship business and of the San Francisco & Portland Steamship Company, laying the facts before him and asking- his opinion. Awaits Telegram From Schwerln. He had-not heard from Mr. Schwerln, but was expecting a telegram from, him at any minute containing important news, and would not delay in making Its contents known to the committee at the earliest possible moment after Its receipt. A letter was also read from .Senator Fulton stating that If Portland would secure a steamship line tcf Alaska the Government would no doubt give It a contract for carrying Hhe malls from thia city to the Norm. The profits for this contract. It was explained, would help defray the expenses of operating the line. A general discussion followed, durincr which it was Intimated that If the O. K. & Co. and the San Francisco & Portland Steamship Company could not see their way clear to put on a steam er to Alaska, a part of the risk might be assumed by local business men. Mr. Miller was asked what would be the probable expense of operating a steam ship and stated that It would not ex ceed ?200 a day. Harriman May Help. Secretary Mears stura-ested tn-t tn view of Senator Fulton ittr. the early opening of the Alaska season. It would be advisable to secure an answer from the Harriman nni. . qulokly as possible, whereupon Mr. had more definite Information, or was in a nositlon to make a more liberal proposition, he would notify the com mittee In order that another meeting might be held and the matter discussed more in detail. He thought he would be able to ask for such a meeting within a very few "days. During- the discussion. Mr -riii.,. said that the Alaska Central would be pushed to completion at the rat. er mi miles a. year and that when it reached Fairbanks, at the head of navigation wi ic liuiana fuver, it would give the quickest and cheapest route, not only to Dawson. Circle City and other min ing centers in the Yukon Vnii also to St. Michaels and None. Will Support Big Population. He predicted that the countrv th new road would open up would before ,r.,suppo" a Population of at least 100,000; enough In itself to .make tne road profitable. ."J"- Mr. Ballalne stated last evening that he had no loubt that the Harriman In terests would decide to establish the Portland-Alaska lino and that he ex pected the first sailing to be made orr,lPnrMn a"0W,n thc merchants of Portland tnat much tirr. i their representatives north and work up business for the present season. Sn& tho absence of Jay Smith -rnomGV r810' the sb-commKee irom the city Georgo. Lawrence. Jr.. 1" t ?ie,,nner were added to Its "7' ,..11. inc request of Chalr- Dlvlsfon-Strect Extension. In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Council January 17 th Cliv -En gineer yesterday filed his report on the proposed extension or Division at- from the east line of East Twelfth to the cast line oi jsargucnie avenue. Sdcb3 a OXY Xa StltLaka Cltr. iu . etaer la OteraAs Ssriafs er Denver. Th kave this prtvfie If your tickets re4 rk the Denver & Bid Grande. Bee Ce-ra4's luwvt pnarB uw iwTM is iiteir w later IT DEPENDS ON TWO YOUNG GIRL Status of Prosecution in the Richards Case for Sell ing Liquor. THEY MAKE. AFFIDAVITS Question Is "Whether It Is Better to Drag Them Into Publicity or to Lct CI large of Violating r Liquor Law Drop. Whether to drag forth into the limelight tlie Identity of two 17-year-old girls and put a brand upon them for life, or to drop the prosecution of Thomas I. "Richards on the liquor-selling charges, is the momen tous question now up for decision between the city officials. "Is it best to ruin the good names of two girls, or Is it best to drop further prosecution? Is the question. Sentiment Is divided among those hav ing In charge the prosecution, and as yet they have been unable to reach a decision. Some are of the firm belief that It Is bet ter to drop the whole matter than to blazon forth the names of the two wit nesses, and still they dislike to see Rich ards escape punishment, if he is guilty of selling these'girls liquor. Others declare that, now the case Is on. It should be fought to the bitter end, not withstanding the fact that it Is necessary in such action to disclose the identity of the girls. The two girls concerned have made affi davit as to their securing liquor in boxes at Richards' dining-room. Park and Aider streets, and their testimony. If the case came to trial would be the most Impor- tant of any. In fact, it Is said that with out their evidence it would be impossible to secure a conviction. Since Mayor Lane's published statement of Sunday morning. In which he Intimated that he would never cease to fight Rich ards and other similar establishments while he Is in office, some sensational ru mors have gained circulation. One Is to the effect that a squad of uniformed offi cers will be stationed around Richards place, day and night. This is a means sometimes rcsortea to In such cases In some cities. Great interest has been awakened throughout the city because of the disclo sures growing out of the Richards trial In the Municipal Court, and the talk of a public mass meeting to discuss the prob lem is increasing. The committee named by the People's Forum Sunday held a short session yesterday .morning, but Dr. Stephen S. Wise, one of the members, stated there was nothing to be given out as yet. Trustlc Tries to Escape. Leaping from the second story of the Central Police Station at 1:30 o'clock yes terday afternoon. Peter Ross, a prisoner who was working about headquarters as a "trustie," ran up Second street at a rapid pace in an effort to escape. He was recaptured by Policeman Price, but not until a woman fainted from fright be cause her husband assisted in stopping the fleeing man. Ross dashed along Second street and reached Stark. At the corner he en- XEUCS OF TRACE V DISCOVERED. Charles Rhodes and J. A. Willis, two men in the employ of m Fred Rai rnutica. irblle ensured in elearlex the rijht-of-way for the new ewer at Eart Twentieth and Thompson street. , came upon what was evidently as old robbers roost, that had been occu pied by the outlaws Tracey and- Mer rill after tbelr memorable escape from the Ore con penitentiary In June. IMC The workmen uncovered several wea pont. cartridse. loadlnr kits, molds for bullets, bowie Vnlres and other Implements that had formerly been the property of the notorious pair in their nlsht. Some of the parapher nalia discovered beam the names oi both Harry Tracey and Dave Merrill, which are barely visible owing- to their rotted condition. An old plnflre shotgun that Is almost -rotted, from the stock Is amoox the articles found, and had profeakly been' discarded by the outlaws when sup plied with weapons of later make by their friend, and bad been thrown away at that spot while they were on their way to the ColtaBB-la. River. At the time of the escape It was reported that the banted pair had paased through Montavllla In a lijc. and as there were several pieces of 'old harness found, it Is thought that these beloared to the outfit of the desperadoes. The finders of these rellca plsce a high value on them, and have placed them on exn!bltl& in the corner win dow of & salooa on North Sixth street. Harry Tracey as Dave Merrill, who was' later killed by his blood-thirsty partaer. made their escape fro as the State PealteaUary oa Juae 8, and . after several weeks af Mfcerty. dstrlaff which they secee4ed Vr terrortslBg two states, both net violent death Merrill at the hands of his partner In crime. a4 hi stayer sfeet Wmaelf near Crests. Wastu, wfee awrawidsd. and badly wew4e4 Tsy a paste. Si ECZEMA l W FORM Black Splotches AH Over Face Produced Severe Itching Yeas treatment by Physicians Did No Good and Became Despondent t Affected Parts Now Clear as Ever f Alabama Lads CURE BY THE CUTICURA REMEDIES "About four years ago I was afflicted with black splotches all over my face and a few covering my body, which produced a severe itching irritation, and which caused me a great deal of annoy ance and suffering, to such an extent that I was forced to call in two of the leading physicians of my town. After a thor ough examination of the dreaded com plaint they announced it to be skin eczema in its worst form. They treated me for the same for the length of one year, but the treatment did me no good. "JFinally I became despondent and decided to discontinue their services. Shortly afterwards, my husband in read ing a copy of .& weekly New York paper saw an advertisement of the Cuti cura Remedies. He purchased the en tire outfit, and after using the contents of the first bottle of Cuticura Resolvent in connection with the Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the breaking out entirely stopped. I continued the use of the Cuticura Remedies for six months, and after that every splotch was entirely gone and the affected parts were left as dear as ever. I have not felt a symp tom of the eczema since, which, was three years ago. "The CuKcura Remedies not only cured me of that dreadful disease, eczema, buC other complicated troubles as well and I have been the means of others being cured of the same disease by the Cuticura Remedies, and I don't hesitate in saying that the Resolvent is the best blood medicine that the world has ever known." Lizzie E. Sledge, 540 Jones Ave., Oct.2S, 1905. , Selma, Ala. toli tirourhout tht -wcrM. Cotlran Soa- 2Sc Q!l- SOc Ruoirtat. SOe. (la form of Qocoiue Coattd lit. Bock," sd Hoy U CunDlsfirciiijiiaowi. countered a man and woman. Policeman Price was in hot pursuit, calling upon the fugitive to stop. The man, whose name was not learned, stepped In front of the prisoner, at which the woman fainted She soon recovered, however, and when she learned her husband was still alive, was able to walk. Boss explained that he did not Intend escaping, but merely wished to have a brief leave of absence In order to secure some tobacco. He was sentenced to SO days In jail yesterday morning by Muni cipal Judge Cameron. ACCUSE C0LBURN BARRELL George Carhart Charged; With Un lawfully Disconnecting a Sewer. Colburn Barrcll. Jr., recently appointed Deputy City Plumbing Inspector by May or Lane. Involving a hot fight in the courts, will figure as the defendant in what promises to be a lively case in tho Municipal Court tomorrow morning. Bar ren is charged with unlawfully discon necting a sewer. William Scholz is also involved, it being alleged that he engaged Barrel! to perform tne worK. Some sensational testimony Is -expected when the case comes on for hearing. It will be alleged by George G. Carhart, now residing at 1010 "Willamette Boulevard, that because of the disconnected sewer much illness has resulted in the vicinity of Mason street and Mississippi avenue. He will swear that he was compelled to remove from 10S Mason street to save the life of his young son. who suffered at tacks from several contagious diseases. ending with diphtheria. Other witnesses for the prosecution will support tils evi dence, it Is claimed. " One of the striking features of tne case is that the alleged offense committed by Barrell occurred in June, 1S03, and com plaint was not filed against him until now. This notwithstanding the declara tion of many people to the effect that great damage has resulted from the dis connecting of the sewer, which has caused filth to be discharged into tne middle ot the street. The sewage seeps out at Mason and Mississippi, by which, street-cars pass every two minutes during the day, and hundreds of school children, going to anu coming from their studies, are obliged to pass It. It seems that at tne ume ot tne aiscon- nection, a good deal of trouble occurred concerning the matter. "William C. El liott was then City Engineer, and he gave positive orders, it is said, that the sewer must be left alone, and cx-Plumblng In spector Hulme endeavored to back up the City Engineer, but. without his knowl edge, it is alleged. Barrell went ahead and made the disconnection. Cemetery Is Incorporated. Th(. fins CItv Cemetery Association filed articles ot Incorporation in the County Clerk's office yesterday. The in corporators are: Frank Schlegcl. Henry H. Hcerdt and M. E. Ilccrdt. Capital stock. $30. A GUARANTEED CURE rOR MLKS. Itchlsx. Blind. Bleedtnjr or Protrodlcs Piles. Tour drunftai "will refund money If Paso Olnt mtnl falls to cnr. you Is 8 to 14 days. 60c. 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FOURTH AND WASHINGTON in school erns Blue Sandstone or Pressed Brick Will Be Used. FIRE ESCAPES CONSIDERED Changes in the Staff of Teachers In the Department 3Iade by the Board In a Few In stances Only. Bids for the construction of the new East Side High School were considered by the City Board of Education last night, and after considerable discussion, were referred back to Directors Fleisch ner and Wittenberg, constituting the building committee. They will pass upon the question of incorporating pressed brick or Tenlno blue sandstone in tho structure. In all probability Newberp pressed brick, from Newberg, On, will be used. The color will also enter Into consideration, although the committee seemed to favor a light blue. The proposals follow: Denny Renton Clay & Coal Company's pressed brick Pe ter Hobklrk. 5S4.50O: J- B. Bridges. $75.-1D2- VT. B. Steele & Son. $53,256; W. R. Griffith, $31,257; M. E. Freeman. 576.0S9; Merchant & Hand. $&.6S9. berR pressed brick Peter Hobklrk. $53,500; J. B. Bridges, J74.S92: W. B. Steele & Son, JS3. 456; W. R. Griffith. $53,157; M. E. Free man. $74,050; Merchant & Hand. $56,969. Tenlno blue sandstone Peter Hobklrk. $SS.200: J. B. Bridges. $7S,732; W. R. Grif fith. $37,6202; 3L E. Freeman. $S6.io0. Contractor Bridges stated that owinff to the fact of his being given no guarantee relative to his supply of Tenlno stone, he would be compelled to amend his proposal or withdraw It altogether. He was the lowest bidder for that material, although it is not likely the board will adopt it The committee will report at a special meeting to be held this week. The finance committee was authorized vn-nnr HR (VYi from tho United States National Bank, at an annual interest of 6 per cent., with whlcn to pay janitors salaries and other claims against District No. 1. Professor G. N. McKay, fon 13 years connected with a Salt Lake educational institution, was elected principal of the new Irvington school, and A. N. Rice, of 42S Braxee street, was appointed janitor. The building will be in readiness for the opening of the school Monday, February 13. immediately after the mid-term vaca tion. Miss Adeline Dewart was elected to a vacancy in the High School, and will be AN awful; INHERITANCE It. Xla&ritd Scrotal a, and about seven. ars sffo unarea. in te 110.13- ubb rarr doctor available at Tried e s, OB sure return to neaitn. cs. o. cs. supplies to me anaemic, lifeless blood the properties necessary to build back to strong, robust health, and does this gently and so thoroughly that no signs of the disease are ever seen m after life. Being vegetables. S. S. is the best remedy for :fa tnUcs : T,f TWlitur ;(rredient assigned later. An additional teacher will also be needed there during- the coming term. Bids for the construction of two fire es capes for the High School were ordered advertised, although ohly one may be found necessary. At the last meeting: of tha Executive Board Chief Campbell was instructed to Install fire escapes on the Shaver School, and Director "Wittenberg stated that last Saturday he served no tice on Mayor Lane that School District No. 1 would not pay for them. His Honor is said to have promised Mr. Wittenberg that he would send the fire chief along with the latter to make further Inspec tion. Director "Wittenberg was in favor of installing fire escapes on the City Hall, claiming that the same relative danger existed there as on the Shaver Schoolhouse. The resignation of Miss Edith "Wright as a teacher in the fourth grade of the Chapman School was accepted, and Miss Anna Neicken. a pupil teacher, was put In her place for the rest of the term. 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