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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, -1906.
EXPOSES GRAFT
OF CAS COMPANY
H. C. Whittier "Tells How He
Has Been Overcharged
for Months.
SECURES METER READING
, Makes Complaint and Is Told Error
"Was Made, but After That Head
ing of Meter Is Refused
.His Household.
Direct charges of graft are brought
against the Portland Gas Company by
TL C. Whittier, the advertising man
ager of the Olds. "Wortman & King
Company. . -Mr. "Whittier stated yes-terday-that
not until every reasonable
means of stopping a draining steal
from bis - purse had been exercised
was he willing to make his case pub
lic. But as the company has persisted
in making him one of its chief vic
tims, he says, he has decided to gfve
testimony before the Council's com
mittee on Investigationvwhen it meets
next Wednesday evening.- -
Mr. Whittier does not' mince his
words In discussing his experiences
with the ras company. He says in so
many -words that he has been victim
ized monthly, despite the promises of
a certain attache of the company, who
assured him when he made his first
protest that "it would be :1 right
after this not to say anything about
bis excessive bills." He has receipts
to back his statements of graft.
Victim of Gas Graft.
"Ordinarily I do not believe in
speaking for publication." said Mr.
Whittier yesterday, "but the steal has
got to such a stage when Jt is the duty
of the numerous victims of the graft
ers to tell what they know. I believe
1 am one of the companies principal
victims.
"Last October I took a house where
tho gas bills had been on an average
of about $1.70 a month. We con
sumed no more gas than the former
tenants, but our first bill, was $3. I
could not understand this, and asked
Mrs. Whittier to watch the man who
came to read the meter and ask him
for his figures. He came the very
next day, and when my wife asked
blm how much gas we had used he
informed bcr, and she jotted the fig
ures down. When my bill came in
that month It called for 1300 cubic feet
more gas than tho meterman had des
ignated. I went at once to the gas
office and asked for Mr. Adams. He
was not in, and one of his assistants
heard what I had to say. He wanted
to know how I had found out the
meter-readings, and I told him. Ho
then said he would look the matter
up, and after looking over some books,
said a mistake had been made.
"That 1b what I call stealing, and
told him so," said Mr. Whitticr. "If
it hadn't happened that I caught tho
figure I would never have known of
the steal, and the company would
have been that much richer. I Im
agine thousands Just such 'mistakes
are made in the city every montn.
Would Not Give Meter Reading.
"Here Is another peculiar part of
the thing. When the meterman came
around the following month my wife
again asked blm for the reading. He
then informed her that be was not al
lowed to tell her that It was against
instructions.
"My bill for December came to 56,
despite the fact that there was no one
at home for a full week at Christmas
time. I made another complaint and
an attache of the company told me to
say nothing about it, that he knew
Adams personally, and would speak to
him about my bill, so that I would not
get the worst of it again. But my
bill has been just about as big ever
since. The past month it came to
$5.40.
Biggest Graft of AH.
This company has, without doubt,
the biggest graft I have ever heard of.
and I have used gas in various towns
from Portland, Or., to Portland. Me.
It looks to me as If the public was
helpless. Something, of course, may
result from this investigation, but to
tell the truth. I doubt if -the desired
results will be obtained. If not, then
those of us who have dared to com
plain will probably be singled out for
chief victims of the concern, unless
we use electric lights or kerosene.
ON PARLIAMENTARY LAW
.
woraCn-s Club Listens to Talk hy
It. W. Montague.
The wisdom displayed by the parlia
mentary law department of the omens
Club vestorday afternoon, would -bave
made Portia feel, could she have been
present, that hers was not awnonopoly.
Attorney R. W. Montague addrcssea the
club on tho subject of parliamentary
i . tie iirrs. and nroVcd one of the
most entertaining speakers which the
club has had tlie opportunity w n.t,
.ui a evidently appreciated the
fact that Ms listeners were alive to the
subject in hand and he gave the best
- 1 J
An open debate or discussion on the
-resolution "That a ClUD woman mauts a
better wife and mother than the non
member" followed Mr. Montague's ad
dress and several clever talks were maSe.
Mrs. M. A. Ogdcn's speech was especially
timely and teeming with witticisms.
miieii nf the afternoon was fur
nished by little Miss Ethel Abrahamson,
..im vac'arrnmnanled bv her instructress.
airs. Rose Bloch Bauer. This child's rare
voice was a surprise to those who heard
it, and was more than ordinarily enjoyed.
Bishop Carroll, of Montana.
PORTLAND, Feb. 23. CTo the Editor.)
In the interesting report in me urrsonisn
i . .v.- o-onri irpt of the recent Cath-
olte celebration In honor of the immortal
George- Washington is the follow Ins meritori
ous tribute:
i.-rv. - aaw nf Ttlnhon Carroll, of Mon
tana, was one of the most scholarly and
-finished proaucuons ever ncara on . ri
This .statement made by a newspaper of
National tame is in iiecu a worm ui t
contum for the elotfuence of the learned di
vine; "Bishop Carroll. The honest, sincere
..j .hi rivrnnr Chamberlain Is resorted
to have said "That the gifted bishop of
Montana should go to the length and breadth
of Oregon and repeat his oration of Wash
ington so every man, woman and child In
the Oregon commonwealth might hear It."
The Immense audience which 'heard the
Address of Bishop Carroll In the Armory
pi.mJ AVAtilnp laf av tVtaf In tn KA the
wish of the Governor cannot be complied
publish a verbatim report of Bishop Car
roll lecture.
t(.l.n rai-ro1l Tien n that XnrthwML
ui. uiw.auii! nrm 'In t hi Kant 1 nf much
Interest. Born of thoroughly found Irish
Catholic parents more than 4 years ago In
Dubuque, la., he got a good start In the
right direction asd his genial Catholic yrw-.
ence and learned discourse at the Armorr
show that he has pre-flted by both. It is a
eeend aturo to him to be a Catholic of
the best quality and quantity. He did not
have to live In doubt about Catholic doc
trine for 20 years or even 2 seconds. This
Is one- reason why the Catholic .spirit and
Catholic Instinct predominates in his every
move, word and action.
Trained In the best Catholic schools, col
leges and universities, he is a grand cample
of what Catholic education has been acoosw
plfshlng In the world for centuries. As an
American citizen, his patriotism has been
keeping pace with his Catholicity. So in
this respect ,ho is again a sample of the
genuine Catholic.
At the age of 23 he won the rare distinc
tion and degree ot doctor of divinity at the
Catholic Theological Unlvcrelty In Montreal,
Canada. To obtain a degree of this kind a
pabllc examination in all theology for four
hours for several days must take place. All
divines are Invited to examine the candidate
for. the degree of doctor of divinity In the
Catholic church. He must be thoroughly
coni'ereant with the scriptures, the writings
of the fathers and ecclesiastical history. He
mast have a fluency In speaking the Latin
language and must be familiar with the
Greek and Hebrew languages. As for
French, It Is the language neccnnary for ny
student In the Montreal Catholic Seminary
This will give some idea of the ability and
learning or Doctor Carroll at 23. After his
ordination he was appointed profeor ot
philosophy In the great St. Joseph College
of Dubuque, la. HIk remarkable success 1n
this distinguished position together with his
personal magnetism caused his associate
professors (priests) to unanimously elect
him as the president of St. Joseph Col
lege, Dubuque. Twice was he the choice of
nrlests and bishons to become the arch
bishop of Dubuque. He frequently lectured
at the Catholic Summer school In the Eart.
His elevation to the episcopal see at Helena.
Mont., has proven to be a most fortunate
move for the church and people in Montana.
New life and vigor and strength nave come
to the, church throuch him always genial.
kind, generous, truthful and religious. He Is
Justly entitled to be called a true successor
of the Apostles, would to ioa uiai iai
church In the Northwest bad many more of
his kind. The mitre of the Apostles must
Jo-e to repose on his saintly and brainy
head. He may not have as much success as
others In raving or building 'material eai
flces by questionable means and through
unworthy motives, but ne win always con
tinue to be the grand success In winning ad
miring souls for the church and Heaven.
In his last lecture In Portland he frequently
asked God to bless everybody worthy of
blessing. Those wbo know htm best will ask
Heaven to bless htm most and ftenest.
NEW LINETOYELLOWSTQHE
UNION PACIFIC BUILDING EX
TENSION FROM ST. ANTHONY.
Trains Will Run to the Border of
the Park by the Firtit
of July.
hforf In the history of Western
railroading has so much attention been
naJd to securlntr tourist business as at
nrrjcpnf At no former time has money
been spent so recklessly to attract this
profitable traffic The putting on of fast
and palatial tourist trains along the
Coast, the expensive advertising now be
ing placed In magazines and publications
in tho Rnst and the camoalcn of educa
tion lately started to acquaint the travel
ing public with the attractions oi Ainer-
Imti crMlPnr anil induce DOODlO to "SCO
America first," are all unitB in a well-
oreanlzed nlan to exploit Uie spicnuia
scenic possibilities of the West
The Union Pacific will add a banner at
traction to Its offerings for tourists with
. . i,t rsr its vi on- Yellowstone
mi; vuuijjiutiuti v. ..w.. f
Park branch, now undergoing construc
tion. "Extensive advertising pi xnc won
ders of the Yellowstone country is now
being prepared by the Union Pacific's ad
vertisers, with the .object of getting a
share of the Park business that now goes
in th Korthpm Pacific It is planned to
have trains running to the borders of the
Park in July.
ThP rnnrt now beinc built is an extension
of the St. Anthony branch of the Oregon
Short Line, which leaves the -Butte line
at Idaho Falls. The line has been com
pleted from St. Anthony, Idaho, to Marys
ville. From that point it will cross the
Warm River and follow the &nah.e up
tho urMtorn houndarv of the Park near
Madison River, and will bave Its terminus
on the Park boundary at a point on i.ne
Madison River. The terminal will prob
ably be named Yellowstone
No railroads are allowed to be built In
side the Park, and from the end of the
raiinrav a svHtcm of coaches will be op-
crated to the points of interest It is ap
proximately 17 miles irom tne proposca
tormlnnn of Yellowstone tO the Fountain
Hotel. In the lower geyser basin. Tho
itinerary proposed for the Union Pacific
n-irtioc rviii make It nosslblc to take in
all the Park attractions usually seen, with
the exception of the Mammotn wot
Cr.t-tr.o in four davs. or including tne
NToinTTioth Hot Snrlncs in five days. The
Union Pacific people contend tnat mis
will be a decided advantage over tne
vrthorn Pacific system of doing the
Park, which requires 5 days, the latter
company depositing Its tourists at uarai
ncr, on the northern boundary of the
Tho iMnornrv from Portland for the
voiim'Rtnno trio will be arranged thus:
Leave Portland In the evening, and on
the second morning arrive at bait Lake
City: all day will be spent at the Mormon
nanitni. ip&vlnr In the evening and arriv
ing at the Park the next morning. Re
turning, the tourist would rcacn tne raii
rnsirt at "VoiiowRtone in the evening, and
upon arrival at Pocatello would take the
west-bound train for Portland. The pres
ent r-oarfi service from Monida. on the
Union Pacific system, to the Park will be
abandoned with the completion of the new
xtension.
Tt l tho Intention to build a. handsome
hotel at Yellowstone, but this will not be
begun until the road is bunt to the Park
boundary-
WOMEN'S CLUB'S MEETING
Professor Luclla Carson Will Spcalc
on "A New Opportunit3".
The Cltv Federation ot Women's Clubs
has an entertaining programme for' the
February open meeting, which will be
held tonight In the Unitarian ChapeL
Professor Luella Carson, of the State
University, will make the address of the
evening, her subject being a oew op
portunity." Another treat in store for those who at
tend this open meeting will be a scene
from "Hamlet" enacted by Colonel John
McCraken and Mrs. Grace Watt Ross.
Both Colonel McCraken and Mrs. Ross
arc -Shakespearean scholars and their ren
dition of the scene In question will be
much enjoyed. Miss Irene Flynn will be
the soloist of the ci-cnlng. All the clubs
in the city are invited to be present and
a cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend by Mrs. Rose Hoyt,' the
prerident. Tho programme will begin at
S o'clock.
SMRTSALE
Extraordinary.
Wc simply quote prices: you must come
and see the styles and quality: Mt. Hood
shirts for boys, worth 00c, for ZSc: for
menr 73c and $1 grades for 2Sc The $L59
grades in soft golf and French percales
for 50c: men's heavy work shirts, for 25c
McAllen & McDonnell, the store that has
no competition.
A GUARANTEE!) CURE TOR TVUK.
ItchJnr. BHrA, Ble4lt? r Protruainr'Pilm.
Tou- drttztfsc wtll refuafl meey It Paso CMfit
BBt XalU to cure you la 6 to 14 4a i. Mt.
VAUGHN'S PROJECT
Would Levy Occupation Tax on
Public Utilities.
DECLARES IT IS LEGAL
Two Per Cent on Gross In corse of
Gas, Electric Light aad Street
Hallway Companies Is
His Plan.
If Councilman Vaughn's Ideas prevail,
the City of Portland is going to reap a
rich harvest from some of the older local
corporations which have thus far escaped
am direct taxation upon their franchises
except by process of nominal license The
plan of tho Tenth Ward municipal law
maker embraces a proposition to foist an
occupation tax upon them sufficient to
amount to fully 2 per cent of their gross
earnings, thus placing them on an equal
footing with new concerns seeking invest
ment here
There is already pending before the
Council an ordinance affecting the earn
ings of the Portland General Electric
Company, and providing that "any per
son, firm or corporation, or joint stock
company engaged in the business of fur
nishing electricity for lighting purposes
or for power to the City of Portland, shall
pay a license tax of 2 per cent on the
gro earnings during the quarter preced
ing the quarter for which the license tax
becomes due."
Committee Will Consider It.
This measure will soon be considered
by committee, and probably come up for
adoption at thn next regular meeting of
the Council. At the same time. Council
man Vaughn proposes to Introduce an or
dinance striking at the soty. snap that
has been enjoyed for a long term of years,
by the Portland Gas Company, the meas
ure possessing the same general features
as those contained in the one already be
foro lhe body. Mr. Vaughn estimates the
annual revenue that will be derived by
the city from this fouree alone at fully
550,000, and says be Is not half through
with his mining operations.
Nearly all the important corporations in.
existence here are operating under per
mits, or so-called franchises, which' were
granted under state legislative enact
ment, and bave been drafted in such man
ner as to create perpetual rights and
make some of them monopolistic In their
tendencies, according to prevalent opinion.
Thinks Can Be Done Legally.
In addition to the General Electric Com
pany and the Portland Gas Company.
Mr. Vaughn proposes to see what can be
done along similar lines with the Port
land Railway Company. He claims to
have gono Into the matter quite thorough
ly, and feels satisfied in his own mind
that the Council is vested with legal au
thority to Impose an occupation tax of 2
per cent on the gross earnings, or in
iomc amount equivalent to proper com
pensation for the city for the right of
the corporations In question to do busi
ness here.
"Every lawyer with whom I bave dis
cussed the matter." said Mr. Vaughn last
night, "assure me that the city is em
powered to place whatever amount of oc
cupation tax It sees fit upon the different
corporations, although I do not feel that
the Supreme Court would sustain any pro
hibitory proceeding of the kind. Two per
cent on the grocs earnings, in my esti
mation, works no hardship upon anyone,
and I am at liberty -to announce that if
the Council passes my ordinance now
pending 'before it touching the question of
Imposing a 2 per cent occupation tax on
the Portland General Electric, the Cas
cade Power Company is willing to submit
to the same arrangements without fur
ther opposition."
Hallway Franchise Opposed.
SOUTH BEND. Wash., Feb. 23. Spc
ciaL) The Count' Commissioners, at
their meeting just closed, established a
county road to connect with the South
BcndiWillapa road. While the road la
only three miles long, it will cost fTOO).
J WHAT THE PUBLIC "WOULD" LIKE TO KNOW t
j pW rVftfc GhST ?JSVW CaRErW.rX. .. ; ; j
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UltkiMteay & draw fcettge will fe M
structe &crM te south fork eS the
Wlltapa. Kirer at a-coat of m.i. The
present heavy grada' will thus be
The request ef Martin Welsh for a fran
chise fee an-clectric railway aloag the
highway frora South Bend to Raymond
was laid over till next meeting, as there
are many protests against It. The pro"vI?
sion for foar years in which to be Kin
work and jhe 5-year life of the franchise
arc the main objectioas.
AFTER TWENTY-ONE YEARS
Father and Daughter Meet at the
Union Depot.
Fcter Adams, who Uvea at 1222 East
Main street, just beyond SunnysJde. waa
made happy yesterday by the arrival ot
his daughter. Mrs. James Haxel. her hus
band and children from Louisville, Ky.,
after a separation "from the daughter. of
21 years. For two days Mr. Adams bad
been haunting the Union Depot, as he did
not know on what train his daughter and
family would arrive. It had been ar
ranged that Mr. Adams should wear on
his hat the letter A, and Mr. Hazel the
letter H, but at the last both forgot this.'
and neither had these letters of Identifica
tion, but the daughter's instinct led her
to the Immediate recognition of her -father,
whom she bad not met since she
was a little girl back in Kentucky. On
leaving the train. Mr. Adam did not rec
ognize his daughter, and supposed that
she had not arrived, when she stepped
up to him and asked him if his name was
not Adams.
The father took his daughter, with her
family, to his home at Sunnyside, which
had been made ready for them, with his
heart overflowing with happiness over the
reunion. There are four little grandchil
dren, all of whom captured the grand
father's heart at once.
There is quite a bit of history connected
with this very touching reunion of father
and daughter, with her little children.
About 21 years ago Mr. Adams lost his
first wife Jn Louisville, Ky., who was
burned to death by the explosion ot a
gas stove There were three daughters
left. He was advised to come West on
account ot his health, and, taking his
eldest daughter, came to Oregon In 1SS3,
and settled at Heppncr on a ranch. Here
he was married to his second wife. At
this time he had lost all trace of the two
babies he had left back In Kentucky, and
they knew nothing of his whereabouts.
After ranching for a while, Mr. Adams
secured a hotel in Heppncr, which he ran
prior to the great flood that swept so
many homes away. During the flood the
hotel and his wife were carried away.
Mr. Adams happened to be In a Portland
hospital at the time, or he would have
lost bis life also. He then moved to Port
land and built two small cottages just be
yond Sunnyside. He then began an effort
to get trace of his two daughters from
whom he separated, and succeeded In lo
cating them both Mrs. James Hazel.
whose husband is a painter, and Mrs.
Maude Grosz. of Cincinnati. O.. wife of
a wealthy man living there, connected
with the Liberty Water Works Company
She la not expected to come to Portland.
The daughter who first came West with
Mr. Adams Is married, and lives at Hcpp
ner. Mr. Adams is in moderate circum
stances. He owns two small cottages at
Sunnyside and two cottages at Hcppner,
but the finding of all his daughters and
the arrival of the one from Louisville
yesterday with her husband and the
grandchildren filled his heart with happl
ncss. His son-in-law says he expects to
ko inio ousincss in I'oniana. lie lext a
desirable place In Louisville. Ky., and
can return if he is not satisfied with
Oregon.
CHILD LABOR DISCUSSED
Speakers Address Consumers' League
on the Topic
. Child labor, the sweatshop evils and leg
islation pertaining to child labor were
the subjects which occupied the attention
of the members of the Consumers League
yesterday afternoon at a meeting held at
the residence of Mrs. Elmer B. Colwell
on Corbett street. About 20 were present
and several new members were taken into
the rapidly-increasing organization.
Dr. A. A. Morrison and Mrs. B. H.
Trumbull were the speakers of the after
noon and deep interest centered in their
remarks. Dr. Morrison reviewed the
many methods of possible relief for the
child ot the poor and 'commended the
complete abolition of sweatshops. He
For the tEird of a century the stand
ard for strength and purity. It makes
the hot bread, hot biscuit, cake and other
pastry light, sweet and excellent in every
quality.
No other baking powder is "just as
good as Royal," either in strength, purity
or wholesomeness:
.mentioned the case of the widow with
minor children and the usual argument
that shes needed the Income made from
the labors of the children. It was his
opinion that It would be bettor for the
state to suppqrt them as minors than
later In life when they bave become crim
inals or dependents.
Mrs. Trumbull confined her address
chiefly to legislation In regard to child
labor in Oregon and awakened much In
terest In the future actions of the State
Legislature. Dr. J. B. Short, of the Taylor-Street
Church, was present, but as it
was late when the two speakers men
tioned finished, he did not addrc5.s the
gathering. Miss Montgomery, president
of the league, expresses the hope that
many clergymen and other prominent
citizens will attend the meetings In the
future and take an Interest In the splen
did work and influence of the organ
ization. Spend a day In Salt Lake City, and an
other in Colorado Springs or Denver. Tou
4iave this privilege It your tickets read via
the Denver & Rio Grande. See Colorado's
famous peaks and gorges in their Winter
garb. Call upon or write W. C McBride.
Hi Third street, for particulars.
"
p
AI6ohiteIy Pure-
Many !ow-prkad imitation baking powders are upon the m
ket.! These are mack with alum, and care should be taken to
avoid tbem, as alum is a poison, never to be takes m the food.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK
TO CLOSE PiTSEES
Order Is Issued to Fire. Chief
Campbell.
REPORT ON THE THEATERS
It State's That the Playhouse at
Stark and Fourth Streets Has
Xot Complied With the
Fjrc Regulations.
For failure to comply with the municipal
regulations relative to obtaining permis
sion from the Executive Board to conduct
Its establishment, as well as neglect to
provide proper facilities for fire protec
tion, it Is probable that Pantagcs Thea
ter, at Fourth and Stark streets, will be
closed by Chief Campbell, of the fire de
partment, he having received Instructions
to that effect from the Executive Board
at its session yesterday afternoon.
The matter came about in connection
with a report that had been filed by Chief
Campbell and Fire Marshal Roberts
touching the compliance of local play
houses with an order made recently by
the body to put the buildings in a con
dition of absolute safety. When it be
came apparent from the report that
Pantagcs had Ignored the fire ordinances.
Max Flelschner, chairman of the lights
committee ot the Executive Board, moved
that tho matter be referred to the Clty
Attorney to take action.
Greene Explains Regulation.
Thomas G. Greene explained that a reg
ulation was passed by the city shortly
aftcr the Iroquois Theater fire in Chi
cago, in effect that the consent of the
Executive Board would first have to be
secured before any new theater could
open, and certain other measures of safe
ty were prescribed that had to be met.
He suggested that Chief Campbell Inves
tigate the matter, and In the event the
law has been violated to the extent that
public safety Is endangered, to close the
place until the necessary repairs are
made and the theater placed in a condi
tion of safety.
Report of Fire Chief.
The report of the Fire Chief and Fire
Marshal follows:
Upon a re!nspct!on of the theater?, we bes
to report the following recommendations hav
lnr been complied with and also the ones not
comolIM with:
Marquaxn Theater "Recommendations- com
piled with: Small holes In procenlum wall
bajxrment bare been closed; Independent elec
tric exit Hlgns have been placed outside- or
all exits and also Inside of all exits; aVcj light
over stase bas been enlarged and made auto
matic as per city ordinances; guard ratlin?
has been provided for pa&aaje in balcony.
Recommendations not compiled- with: Stralrht
en nre-escap stairs on east and west aldca
so that they lead directly to the ground with
out turns; clean out and keep clean all alley
ways; provide flrc-escape atalrs and stand pipe
on Alder-street sides; make all shutters on
theater building, west and eaet sides, stan
dart; provide new staga exit from stage on
Alder street; protect all communications In
procenlum, wall with fire doors; rewire- entire
building and Install approved marble .switch
board and remove old board from present lo
cation; make all fire appliances standard:
bulkhead blind attic; remove posts from main
exit and tubstttute folding doors; provide Are
escape from roof ot Marcjuam building to roof
of theater; enlarge stairway leading to fly
gallery: Install automatic fire-alarm boxes.
Belasco Theater Recommendations complied
with: Automatic skylight has been arranged
to work from stage aa well as flies, and same
arraagemeat has been compiled with for cur-
tain; coeamunlcatloas from stage Into rear
VuUdlBg Bave been provided with doors: door
from stage to auditorium on north Mie has
to tea unlocked; approved are ap?llaBc3, auch
J -
as Babcock's. axes, hooks, etc.. have been
provided: rubbish under balcony has been re
moved and door nailed up; outside fire escape.-
have been strengthened and made safe. Tho
only recommendation not complied with Is to
remove first-floor boxes, and as the theater U
now closed, the owners did not get to this be
forcytloslng. Slar Theater Recommendations complied
wltht Bubblsh ban been removed from-under
xnovlng.plcture niachlne-room; approved as
bestos curtain Is up and now being painted:
automatic skylight over stage Is In good con
dition; passage to" Are escape In gallery has
been enlarged; one row of seats on first floor
has been removed; approved exit signs hav
been Installed: approved Babcocks, axes, hooks.
etc., have been provided; approved automatic
sprinkler system has been provided; fire escape-
on east side of building has been rear
ranged; no smoking allowed on stage during
performances.
Baker Theater1 necommendatlons compiled
with: Automatic skylight over stago has been
complied with; new exit from gallery on Third
street has been put In; main exit on north side
has been enlarged and two additional exits
have been provided, and main exit on Third
street has been put opposite center aisle; cen
ter aisle now runs straight to stage, and all
poets have been removed from aisles.
Empire Theater Recommendations compiled
with: Automatic skylight over stage haa been
Installed; approved asbestos curtain has been
provided, but not as yet properly hung; metal
receptacles have been provided under stage;
aisles have been enlarged throughout the the
ater; electric wiring has been overhauled and
all cord wiring removed.
Empire Theater Recommendations not com
plied with: Standplpcs and hce are not stan
dard sire; poms have not been removed from
aisles; automatic sprinkler system has not
been Installed.
Grand Theater Recommendations compiled
with: Approved automatic sprlnklor system
has been Installed; approved automatic sky
light over stage has been installed: main llni
Tuse block on roof has been chansed; more
Babcocks, axes, hooks, etc.. have been pro
vided; management Inform mc contracts ara
let for asbestos curtain and also for standard
sized standplpes and hoae. etc.; independent
lights bave been placed outside of all exit.
and Independent electric exit sign have been
put up Inside; electric wires on back of switch
board have been changed: communication oX
of stage rear has been protected with double
standard doors; practically fireproof room has
been built for heater. Recommendations not
compiled with: Standplpe and hae are not of
standard size; no approved automatic sprink
ler system.
Fantages Theater Recommendation not
compiled with: Xo approved asbestos curtain;
no approved automatic sptlnkler system; n
Babcocks, hooks, axes, etc.. water barrel,
buckets, etc.; no approved standplpes and
hose, as per city ordinance: stove in used for
heat under stage. In dressing-rooms and upon
inspection, door of same was open; automatic
okyllKht cannot be operated from stage and
no large knife or ax in flies for cutting ropes,
etc.: no metal receptacles for rubbish, etc.
under stage.
MAY RESUME P00LSELL1NG
Itcport Is Current That Milvraukie
Club Will Do So.
It was rumored on the streets-yesterday
that poolselling at the Milwaukie Coun
try Club would be resumed today.. J. E.
Cullison and Isaac Gratton, who have
conducted the poolrooms for some time,
ceased operations in that line recently,
and stated as the reason for so doing that
the game did not pay. Others alleged that
they closed the poolroom merely as a rust
to affect criminal proceedings pending
against them In the Multnomah County
Circuit Court- The Indictment on file
charges that pools were sold at the Owl
saloon, and that the saloon was connected
by telephone with the Milwaukie Club.
The trial of the case will decide the ques
tion whether the sale ot pools In Portland
can be connected with the operation ot
the poolroom at Milwaukie in such a man
ner as to give the Multnomah County offi
cers jurisdiction to close the poolroom at
Milwaukie entirely. The indictment Is
drawn under the nuisance section of th
statute which, was used to close the War
wick Club poolroom, on Fourth street, and
which was upheld by the Supreme Court.
BUSCiZaS ITEMS.
If Baby Is Cutting Teth
Bn sure and use that old and well-tried rem
edy. Mrs. Wlaslow's Soothing Syrup, for chil
dren tettnlng. It soothes the child, softess
the gums, allays all pain, curst wlad. coUo
aad diarrss.