THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, NOVE3IBER 3, lWUe. LADD INTERESTS BLOCK PROGRESS i CLEVER ACTRESS REPORTED ENGAGED TO GEORGE ADE 11 ' ' v Estate Remonstrates Against Opening of Streets on East Side. Portland Business Men Will Make Voyage South Next January. f i if: EXCURSION PARTY TO VISIT HAWAII VAN From time immemorial moralists have railed at the vanity of woman. Here is a woman, and a beautiful one at that, who says that vanity is an imperishable instinct; that vanity, like love, is one of the great forces that makes the world go round ; that to be vain is a duty to humanity and an essential of success. It's an original view ; what is your opinion ? This defense of an old time sin is set forth in our new magazine STEAMER TO BE CHARTERED KEEPS PROPERTY INTACT Council Committee Yields on All but One Point Refuses to Hold Up Work on East Xinth Street Without InTestlgation. . . A determined remonstrance against the Improvement of East Xinth street and the openjng of Ivon and Clinton streets, through a large tract on the East Side owned by the Ladd estate, was made yes terday by W. M. Ladd beore the street committee of the Council. The committee agreed to accede to Mr. Ladd's wishes to preserve his large tract intact, so far as the opening of Ivon and Clinton streets Is concerned, but refused to take any ac tion In stopping the Improvement of East Ninth street, at, least until further In vestigation could be made. The Ladd estate is owner of the large tract extending from Division street south three blocks, and from Bast Sixth street east six blocks. Although all the other land in the vicinity has been opened up by numerous streets, the big holding of the Ladds remains an unimproved field, through which not a single thoroughfare running east and west has been opened, and only two streets running north and South East E ghth and East Xinth have been dedicated. Of these. East Eighth has been made passable, but East Xinth is really no street at all. never having been improved, and having nothing to mark its course, except on the city maps. Mr. Ladd appeared before the commit tee to protest against the opening of any streets through his lands, with the excep tion of East Eighth, which has already been improved. He wanted it left in two huge undivided tracts, telling the com mittee that at some future time he ex pected it to be cut up into large factory sites, and that it would be more avail able for that purpose if he did not have to dedicate streets through it. bows Down to Mr. Ladd. Upon the showing of Mr. Ladd, the com mittee voted to discontinue all proceed ings in the cases of Ivon and Clinton streets. These the members of the com mittee decided could be dispensed with at this time. As to East Xinth street, how ever, they were not so willing to accede. Councilman Wills flatly objected to dis continuing the improvement of the thor oughfare, claiming that it was important that it should be made, and Councilman Menefee asked for further time to con sider the matter and make a personal inspection. The Ladd estate Is one of the most fre quent objectors to street improvements in the city, and many projects for the bet terment of thoroughfares have been killed because of its remonstrance power, granted by the city charter. The East Xinth street improvement has gone be yond the time allowed for remonstrance. Chairman Vaughn wished to Ttnow why a protest had not been filed in the regu lar way, to which Mr. Ladd replied that h certainly would have done so had he not been out of the city at the time the Improvement was initiated. The proposals for East Xinth street contemplate filling the low places to grade, macadamizing and making a first class thoroughfare of it. The street runs over low ground on the Ladd tract, and would therefore necessitate considerable expense to the owners. It is asserted, however, that the improvement is one of the most important that has been taken up on the East Side, as.it is pro posed to give a fine entrance to the city from Milwaukie and Clackamas County. Plea of First Family. "We believe that this tract would be most useful for terminal purposes." urged Mr. Ladd. -and we do not think that it ought to be cut up by streets. Portland will need large areas for the big industries which will come here and this holding is Just suited for such a purpose. I have already taken up with General Manager O'Brien the matter of running a spur line across the tract, and some time it will doubt less be devoted to this use, If it is not cut up by Streets now." "Well, for my part." asserted Coun cilman Wills. "I believe that East Ninth should be improved. At present Milwaukie avenue is the only thor oughfare by which people of Milwau kie and Clackamas City can reach the city. There is a double car track on it and a great deal of traffic, and an other entrance is badly needed. It may be 50 years before the land is util ized for manufacturing purposes. We might agree to hold up the improve ment for six months and then continue it, unless some steps have been taken towards founding the industries." "I cannot promise anything like that." hastened to reply Mr. Ladd. "I would suggest that East Eighth street be used for the through traffic instead of East Ninth. After the present tres tle is worn out we would Join with the city in making a fill '' "East Eighth has a sharp grade and Is not at all desirable," responded Mr. Wills. "On the other hand, East Ninth is practically level and is Just the street that is needed." Wills and Menefee Object. Councilman Wallace wanted to dis continue the improvement, but Mr. Wills and Mr. Uenefee both objected. It was therefore decided to hold it over for further investigation. Sub sequently Mr. Wills said that he would introduce at the next meeting of the Council a resolution for the improve ment of Caywood street from Eighth to Milwaukie. By so doing ne hopes to open up a second thoroughfare connecting with East Xinth, which will divide traffic from the southeast with Milwaukie venue. As the East Ninth street im provement has gone bevond power of legal remonstrance from the Ladds. nothing can thwart this plan except a discontinuation of action by the com mittee in deference to Mr. Ladd. C W. Nottingham appeared before the committee to ask that the improve ment of East Stark street, from East First to Union avenue, be postponed until the owners can fin it in with one of the river dredges. This improve ment is combined with the filling of the same street from Union avenue to East Seventh, and the committee feared the entire project would be killed if the delay were granted. Mr. Nottingham was therefore told that he must secure sufficient signa tures of property owners from Union to East Seventh to guarantee that por tion of the improvement or no delay on the other portion would be allowed. i uh i. f -M f A I ' I - I . 1 I i? i I i ' , f , S - I : V - f I Hill - f . I - f A i - I t Mk &-My-yyyK Ipll 'M S - $ . 'i vv. ' ' k t r fill ! I - n L r i K S IV . .. MISS HE LEX HALE. Helen Hale, whose engagement to George Ade was announced and then de nied, is the stage name of Miss Helen Cogswell, of Cleveland. Ohio, a talented Wellesley graduate. While in college she was a member of the Mandolin Club, while her chum. Miss Diamond Donner, of Portland, was a member of the Glee Club. Both young women decided upon stage careers, and both met parental objections. The father of Miss Cogswell is a wealthy man of Cleveland. Ohio. She overcame his opposition by an arrangement by which Mrs. Cogswell ac companied her on her travels. She appeared in Portland last year in the "Woodland" Company. She is a graceful dancer, sings well, and has a charm ing personality. TH1NKJUDGEWRQNG Lawyers Believe Clerks' Sal aries Can Be Raised. WILL ARGUE WITH HIM Matter of Wage Increase Becomes All-Absorbing Topic of Conver sation at County Courthouse. What the Code Says. Several Portland lawyers take issue with Judge Webster as to his power under the law to raise the salaries of the deputies in the County Clerk's office, who have petitioned the County Court for a graduated, increase in pay. At least one prominent attorney undertook to consult with Judge Webster on the subject yes terday. but was unable to do so by reason of the pressure of other business. He will probably do so today, and undertake to convince the Judge that he is at error as to some of his conclusions The matter of increasing the salaries of the deputies has become an all-absorbing topio around the Courthouse, the general opinion being that the increase should be granted as a matter of equity to all concerned. It is hinted that Multnomah County, being free from debt and earn ing large monthly profits from the County Clerk's office, can well afford to pay bet ter salaries than $75 and $100 a month to men who assume a vast amount of re sponsibility in the handling of public doc uments and business1, and that it is short sighted economy to keep their wages down. It is claimed also that the laws are sufficient to grant the County Court au thority to use its own discretion in mak ing the increase and numerous provisions of the statutes are quoted to sustain this iew. Election 2956 of Bellinger and Cotton's, codes, treating of service of public serv ants, where no compensation is provided, say s : When any service shall be performed by ajl officer of or a person appointed by the Circuit or Supreme Court, for which no compensation is provided by this title, such officer or person shall be entitled to such fee or compensation as such court may direct and order; and when under like circum stances such service shall be performed oth erwise than in the Circuit or Supreme Court, such compensation shall be pre scribed and ordered by the County Court of the proper county. Section 4 of the act of February 25, 1901, prescribes that the County Clerk "may. in writing, appoint to serve dur ing his pleasure three deputies, who shall each receive a salary of not more than $100 per month: and such clerk may, in like manner, if found necessary, . appoint five other deputies, one of whom ehall be an efficient stenographer, and each of whom shall receive a salary of not more than $75 per month, each of which depu ties shall have t!he power to perform any act or duty relating to such clerk's office that his principal may perform; and for the acta of such deputies the County .Clerk shall be responsible." It is in section 5 of this act, however, that the deputies in the County Clerk's office seem to base the strongest hope of the power of the County Court to in crease their salaries in accordance with the prayer of the petition now before the Commissioners'. This section reads: In addition to the deputies hereinbefore mentioned, the County Clerk may. upon the necetsity being shown to the County Clerk of Multnomah County, and an ordr obtained from such court therefor, employ such addi tional help as may appear to such court to be necessary, temporarily, to perform any special work, at a compensation not exceed ing per day while actually employed on such work, and the county shall audit and pay the bills tor such help. Those who assume to be in a position to know declare that the very object of the Legislature in leaving blank the amount per diem for extra clerk hire was to enable the County Court to exercise dis cretionary powers in the matter, and that this affords a loophole for applying the increase to the regular clerks as well, by classing them as "extra" if necessary. REPORT TO BE ADVERSE Initiative One Hundred Committee Inspects Proposed Reservoir Site. The committee appointed by the Initi ative One Hundred to inspect the top of Mount Tabor as to its advantages for a public park and for a reservoir site has been investigating conditions, and will submit a report at the next meeting of that body. W. W. Johnson, W. G. Kerns and W. H. Carter constitute the com mittee. A member of the committee some time ago said that the findings would be based largely on the reports made by Engineer Clark, of the Water Committee. This means that the committee will re port adversely to a reservoir on the top of Mount Tabor for reasons contained in Mr. Clark's report, and also for some other reasons, but will favor the purchase of enough ground for a public park. Against the location of a reservoir on the top of Mount Tabor are the figures of the engineer of the Water Committee. At the headworks the ele-ation is 720 feet above the city datum grades, and the top of Mount Tabor is 465 feet. Between the headworks and the top of Mount Tabor there is a loss by friction of 410 feet, so that, according to the engineer, it would be necessary to move the head works higher up Bull Run and gain an elevation of 310 feet. The committee from the Initiative One Hundred has these fig ures from the engineer. It is thought, however, that a reservoir can be built on the southwest side of Mount Tabor, and thus retain the beauty of the elevation for park purposes. It is thought space may1 be had for a reservoir on this side. While the members of the committee are personally favorable to Mount Tabor for a public park, it is understood that they will recommend the matter of purchasing the land necessary for a park be submitted to the people at the next general election. The Mount Tabor Push Club s object is to get a park at Mount Tabor, so that the report is not likely to be antagonistic. 'Could Xot Sleepi for Coughing. "A customer called me up one cold night last winter, wanting a botcle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his mother, who had such a cough that she could not sleep." says E. Mixon. of Stallings, Ala. "The next day he told me that one dose of it relieved her and that she rested well for the remainder, of the night." This remedy is for sale by all druggists. Plan Proposed by A'gent of Honolulu Promotion Committee Receives Hearty Support Merchants to Look Into Trade Prospects. Portland , business men, fully 150 . of them, will make a voyage to Hawaii next January in a specially chartered steamer to get an idea of the prospects for them selves. H. P. Wood, secretary of the Hawaiian Promotion Committee, was in Portland yesterday and after interview ing a dozen or more prominent business men on the question of an excursion, cabled to Honolulu that the trip of the Portland party was assured. Everyone with whom he talked became highly en thusiastic when the subject was broached and it did not take him long to become convinced that Portland will be strongly represented in the Islands this Winter. It is planned to have the excursion con ducted under the auspices of the Oregon Development League and a special effort will be made to induce business men from all the important cities in the state to participate in the jaunt. Tom Rich ardson, manager of the Commercial Club, is interested in organizing the excursion, as he believes that it will prove of ma terial benefit to the merchants of Port land in the way of fostering trade rela tions, and the preliminary arrangements will devolve upon him. Mr. Wood and others who yesterday discussed the matter believe that a special steamer should be chartered for about 30 days. If 150 persons can be secured for the trip the total expense for each person will not exceed $200. It is planned to visit several of the different Islands and all the principal points of interest. By chartering a special steamer many places may be visited which otherwise the party would be compelled to omit from their itinerary. Facilities Surprise Him. Mr. Wood was in Portland last week when he made the suggestion that an ex cursion be inaugurated. He was here but a day as he had engagements elsewhere which necessitated his making his stay here short. But he received so much en couragement that he decided to return to Portland before he left for the Islands. Incidentally, he also decided to make a brief examination to ascertain whether Portland is in a position to handle satis factorily a large trade with Hawaii. He was genuinely astonished at what he found and declares that when he returns home Portland will receive many bou quets when he is discussing this city as a wholesale center. Under the guidance of Mr. Richard son Mr. Wood was taken through many of the largest jobbing houses. With the various business men he met he discussed the excursion and before the day was over the suggestion had crystallized into a definite prospect. He was informed by the business men that they were determined to gain a foothold in the islands and believing that the excursion will prove an in valuable aid in adding , to the friendly relations that now exist, they stated that their hearty support could be de pended upon. "Portland will visit Hawaii next January," declared Mr. Wood when seen yesteroay. He talked with en thusiasm. "I have seen your busi ness men, and upon being told that they will see to it that an excursion is organized, I cabled the promotion committee at home that Portland will be there with flying colors. There will be no difficulty of organizing a party of at least 150 mem bers here. Of that I am certain. Came on Tourist Business. "I came to the Coast to learn about the tourist travel and not for commer cial reasons. But I knew that when I returned every one would inquire of me, 'Is Portland prepared to do busi ness with us?' or something to the same effect. So T have completed a little in vestigation on my own hook, and you can state that whenever that question is asked of me the answer will be yes." "I believe Portland is determined to secure a large portion of that business and I know that it is in a position to handle it satisfactorily when once it gets it. Why. I was astonished at the many large jobbing houses here and at the completeness of their facilities, etc. "The business men of the Islands have always regarded Portland in a friendly way and will extend heir hos pitality freely next January. They are anxious that the Portland business men make the trip and the excursion ists will receive the 'glad hand' from the moment they land until they de part." DO YOU WANT ONE? A lady's coat at wholesale price? We have just received two large lines of man ufacturers' sample coats, which we will put on sale today at wholesale prices. This is an opportunity you should not miss. Le Palais Royal, 375 Washington street. HARD TO SEE Even When the Facte About Coffee Axe Plain. It is curious how people will refuse to believe what one can clearly see. Tell the average man or woman that the slow but cumulative poisonous effect of caffeine the alkaloid in tea and cof feetends to weaken the heart, upset the nervous system and cause indigestion, and they may laugh at you if they don't know the facts. Prove it by science or by practical demonstration in the recovery of coffee drinkers from the above conditions, and a large per cent of the human family will shrug their shoulders, take some drugs and keep on drinking coffee or tea. "Coffee never agreed with me nor with several members of our household." writes a lady. "It enervates, depresses and creates a feeling . of languor and heaviness. It was only by leaving off coffee and using Posturm that we discov ered the cause ana cure of these ills. "The only reason, I am sure, why Pos tum Is not used altogether to the ex clusion of ordinary coffee is, many per sons do not know and do not seem willing to learn the facts and how to prepare this nutritious beverage. There's onjy one way according to directions boil it fully 15 minutes. Then it is delicious." Name given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book. "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a reason." WOMAN In the November Number Now on Sale at all Newsstands 10 cents a Copy $1.00 a year THE FRANK A. MUNSEY CO.. New York WILL SWEEP STATE Senator Piles Says Republi cans Have Walkover. ELECTON NEXT TUESDAY Leader of Party in Washington Visits Portland on His AVay Home From Campaigning Tour. Talks on Politics. That the campaign in Washington is now all over, except the shouting, and that the Republicans will sweep the state next Tuesday so thoroughly that the elec tion of every man on the ticket will be virtually unanimous, is the opinion of Samuel H. Piles, United States Senator from the Evergreen state. Senator Piles spent part of yesterday in Portland and while here predicted overwhelming ma jorities for his party in his own state at the coming election. Senator Piles is now engaged in cam paigning and if his bold predictions are realized, the result will be due in no small measure to his own effots. He has been speech-making in Walla Walla County for the past few days and will address a large body of coal miners at Renton tonight. Last night he spoke at Seattle in King County. He will spend the closing days of the campaign in King County, where he will devote his energies to the election of the whole King County ticket. "The Democrats have no issues in this campaign," said Senator Piles. "I think without question the straight Republican ticket will be elected by as flattering a majority as at the last election, when the state was nearly unanimous for Roose velt The party has to contend with poor gf ., 1 ", irainiuiniiiiH(iiuiiiiiuiuuiuii mm jp?P 1 m &M&?Mg0 thatitisamos it will cure all 1 ?:&&MfW-i! represents, a 1; that sT-'v. -f S AiaftflHa'ilttTO registration, but proportionally, I expect to see the majorities as large as before. "It is true there have been factional fights among the Republicans, and there is a liklihood of some scratching of the ticket on this account, but this danger is not worrying us. "I have understood that Gompers ia coming to Washington to fight Wesley K. Jones, for congress, but I have heard nothing further about this than I have seen in the newspapers. I think Jones will be re-elected by the usual majority. The working people of Washington are not fighting Congressman Jones. "I think that undoubtedly our state will have a direct primary law soon, similar to that in Oregon. Personally I should be glad to see it. I shall be very glad to present my claims to the people direct and I think every fair minded official would be so inclined. Such a law. I be lieve, will be a great benefit to the state. I think, however, it would defer the elec tion of senators by the direct vote of the people, but it would accomplish in an indirect way the object sought by those who advocate the election of Senators by the people." Senator Piles is enthusiastic over the Exposition to be held at Seattle and ex-, pects it to accomplish great good for the whole Coast. In fact he has always stood for the general advancement of the entire Coast, rather than that of any one state. At the last session 'of Congress Senator Piles effected an alliance with the Oregon Representatives by which the two states stood solidly together in getting benefits for the Northwest. By this means, much more was accomplished than would have been possible if the two states had "gone it alone." "The Coast delegations have acted in harmony of late years." said Senator Piles. "While on the Commerce com mittee. I did all I could to aid Senator Fulton in getting appropriations for the Columbia. Anything of benefit to the States of Oregon and Washington is of benefit to the whole country. Narrow minded views of state advancement are not supported in our state." When asked as. to the chances for the election of Dubois in Idaho. Senator Piles expressed himself strongly of the belief that Borah would win. Senator Piles says he is satisfied that the Kees incident at the Walla Walla penitentiary is closed. Smeltennen's Wages Raised. BUTTE. Mont.. Nov. 2 In the East Helena smelters of the American Smelt- 1W N0WN There are two classes of remedies: those of known qual ity and which are permanently beneficial in effect, acting .gently, in harmony with nature, when natureneeds assist ance ; and another class, composed of preparations of unknown, uncertain and inferior character, acting tempo rarily, but injuriously, as a result of forcing the natural functions unnecessarily. One of the most exceptional of the remedies of known quality and excellence is the ever pleasant Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., which represents the active principles of plants, known to act most beneficially, in a pleasant syrup, in which the wholesome Californian blue figs are used to con tribute their rich, yet delicate, fruity flavor. It is the remedy of ail remedies to sweeten and refresh and cleanse the system gently and naturally, and to assist one in overcoming consti pation and the many ills resultingtherefrom. Its active princi ples and quality are known to physicians generally, and the remedy has therefore met with their approval, as well as with the favor of many millions of well informed persons who know of their own personal knowledge most excellent laxative manner of ills, but represents, a laxative remedy of containing nothing of an objectionable or injurious character. There are two classes of purchasers: those who are informed as to the quality of what they buy and of articles of exceptional merit, and who do not lack courage to go elsewhere when a dealer offers an imitation of any well known article; but, unfortunately, there are some people who do not know, and who allow themselves to be imposed upon. They cannot expect its' beneficial effects if they do not get the genuine remedy. To'the credit of the druggists of the United States be it said nearly all of them value their imitations of the iWI waaaaaw J manufactured by the California to buy the genuine article and to get its beneficial effects, one has only to note, when purchasing, the full name of g the Company California Fig Syrup Co. plainly printed on the j j front of every package. Price, 50c per bottle. One size only, -rfflisss! ing & Refining Company, the wages of common laborers were raised Thursday. About 90 per cent of the force is affected by the increase, which will be about 7 per cent. Men working a ten-hour shift, getting $3 a day, will hereafter receive $2.25, those under the eight-hour basis re ceiving $2.25 to $3.25 will get 15 cents more a day. The total increase will be about $2000 a month. NEW FIGHT IN ST. JOHNS Proposed Removal of Postoffico Arouses Factions Again. Council faction fights, temperance and high license and City Hall "scraps" have given way in St. Johns to a controversy over the proposed removal of the post office to another part of the city. A 6trong effort is being made to have the office moved to the McChesney block, in the northern part of the town. The busi ness people to a man oppose the change, as the proposed new location is out sev eral blocks from where the center of town is now, and in a building around which there are no other structures. Pe titions for the change and remonstrances against it are being circulated. It is claimed that high rents in the heart of town compel the move. The railway company laying double tracks from Northern Hill to University Park, which, when completed, will make a double track from St. Johns to Port land, with the exception of a few blocks between Peninsular Station and Arbor Lodge. Traffic is so heavy that the rail way company finds it impossible to prop erly handle it during the rush hours with present facilities. Hold Paperchaso Today. The paperchase of the Portland Hunt Club will start today at 2:4o o'clock from the Clinton Kelly school and the finish will be near the corner of Milwaukie and Woodstock avenue- About 50 entries are in and the course will cover a distance of eight miles. Anyone wishing to see the finish should take the Waverly-Wood-stock car to the end of the line, walk out Woodstock avenue to Milwaukie avenue, where guides can be found to direct everybody to the place of the finish. The original and only Full Measure House is located at 32" Washington street, between Sixth and Seventh. Phone Main AYA1TWE of QUMZT and from actusl experience remedy- we do not claim that recommend it for what it really known quality and excellence, the reasons for the excellence reputation for professional mm m. jj- v m. wr Fig Syrup Co., and in order I