THE MORjriXJ OREGOXIAN, SATI7RDAY, APRIL 6, 1907.
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Old Headquarters for Fight
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SITE
THE razing of the old frame wooden
structure at tha corner of Fourth
and Washington streets marks the
rassing of Portland's famous baseball
and sporting headquarters, known com
monly among the fans as "Schiller's."
The buildings on the property were erect
ed many years ago as residences and
after passing through various stages of
reconstruction, have finally been rele
gated to the past by reason of the de
mands or modern times which made It
essential that the property be utilized
as the site of a large office building,
which will he erected by Rothchlld Bros.
The corner which was occupied by the
-igHr store was the sporting headquarters
long before Ed. Schiller opened the smoke
dispensary. Many years prior to the
Schiller occupancy the White Elephant
saloon held forth and in front of this
well-known resort In the 80s and 90s gath
ered the well-known figures of the early
day sporting fraternity. Prizefighting,
baseball. eo kdghtlng and horseraclng
were discussed and wagers placed liber
ally and enthusiastically, more so then
than in the present day, for then money
was plentiful and the town was "open."
permitting games of chance of all varie
ties. Years previous to the White Elephant
the place was known as Wagner's gen
BOARD MAKES NEW RULE
WILL COMPEL CITY CONTRACT
ORS TO TOE MARK.
Time for Completion of Street Work
Will Be Fixed by Mutual
Agreement.
In the hope of forcing contractors for
street work to complete jobs within the
time limit, the Executive Board adopted
a new rule yesterday afternoon. Here
after, before any contract Is let, the
members of the street committee will con
fer with the contractors and decide what
Is a reasonable time for its completion.
Heretofore the time has been fixed by
Clty Engineer Taylor.
From now on when contractors are
behind time, the board expects to en
force the clause which permits tlie im
position of a fine of $5 for each day that
a contractor is behind with his contract.
As It Is now lit every meeting of the
street committee contractors plead for
extensions of time, and the members of
the committee are groping about to find
a remedy.
Tt. lfc Sabtn introduced a resolution,
which was passed, requesting the street
railway company to renew Its tracks on
First street between Madison and Burn
side streets with heavier rails and to im
prove that portion of the street which it
must keep in good repair under the terms
of the franchise. The property-owners
i:ro Improving the street. It is believed
that the company will not object to mak
ing the changes.
The board approved the report of the
tire committee that the contract at $1950
be awarded to A. G. Ixmg for a new
t'haioplon combination hose and chemi
cal wagon. The bid was tlie highest of
three, but was accepted on recommenda
tion of Fire Chief Campbell. Other con
tracts were awarded as recommended by
the committee.
The following bids for street improve
ment were opened:
Florida street. O'Neill & Co.. $3711 4S.
Kaat Thirty-fourth street. Stevens Bros..
J10.-.;.40.
Tcx.is street. O'Neill & Co.. $3329.S4.
Vancouver avenue. Bacbjll Bros., $S57.14;
PactAc Bridge Company, $8218.16.
Virginia street. O'Neill & Co. $T40.36.
Minnesota-avenue sewer, George Gor
don. $1313.50.
Florida-street sewer. George Gordon
fctiT; O'Neill & Co.. fcVS2.
Ohio-street sewer. George Gordon, $490.90.
KILLS A LARGE COYOTE
Columbia slough Handier Rids the
ighlKjihood of C hlekeu Thief.
J. Holtgrieve. who lives beyond Wood
lawu. on Columbia Slough, a few days
ago shot and killed a coyote that had
been robbing the hen-houses df the neigh
borhood. The animal was a large speci
men and was the second one to be shot
in that neighborhood In the past 12 years.
The animal was brought to Portland yes
terday and is being mounted by Fred
Brsutee. a taxidermist.
Mr. Holtgrieve spied the coyote while
on the lookout for some skulking chicken
wl- 8"
ji' aw-sHa ipjjjj
OF ROTHCHILD m il. DIM, AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOURTH AND WASHINGTON'.
eral merchandise store and Was on the
outskirts of the city.
When Schiller's supplanted the White
Elephant in the 90s. the sports still con.
gregated there, although instead of talk
ing "shop" over cocktails and mugs, they
puffed on the end of a Havana and
wagered their money Just as liberally, al
though occasionally they would adjourn
to the thirst emporium In the rear of
the "smoke house."
The old corner was the meeting-place
of lovers of all branches of sport, but the
principal factor represented were the fans
of the National game. This was evi
denced so strongly no doubt by reason
of the balltosscrs themselves making the
corner their rendezvous, and here they
were sized up, quizzed and patted on the
back by the enthusiasts.
With the opening; of the 1901 Pa
cific Northwest baseball season, which
resulted in the winning of the cham
pionship by Jack Grim's Portland team,
the fans followed the career of the
team by daily discussion of their home
performances and speculation on the
result of the road games as flashed
on the score-board hung in front of
the "rope" factory.
The familiar faces of Andy Anderson,
Max Muller, Joe Tinker. Martin Glen
don, Sammy Vlgneaux. Lou Mahaffey,
Jake Deisel, George Engle, Willis Sal
isbury, Bob Brown. Fred Weed. Jack
thief. It was supposed that a biped
chicken thief was abroad and each
rancher suspected his neighbor. It was
even thought that residents of Govern
ment Island, which lies close by in the
Columbia River, might be guilty.
Mr. Holtgrieve lay in ambush and
)agged the coyote as it approached his
hen roost.
Bad Boys Throw Eggs
at East-Side House
Mrs. Etta Parker Causes Arrest
of Henry Erlckson. Alleged
Leader of Hoodlum Gang;.
AN egg-throwing match, with Henry
Erlckson as the directing head, took
place Sunday night. The object of the
onslaught of a gang of youngsters, with
a superabundance of fresh eggs, was the
house at 31 Bast Third street north, oc
cupied by Mrs. Etta Parker. She dis-
Not a Mud-Sllnglng Campaign Mere
ly An Egg-Throw iug Match.
liked the attention paid her dwelling and
called upon the authorities yesterday for
a warrant for the arrest of young Erlck
son. "These boys gather near our house ev
ery night and hoot and yell at the top of
their Tolces," declared Mrs. Parker to
Clerk Frank Hennessey, of the Munici
pal Court, while he was issuing the war
rant for Erlckson's arrest. "They con
gregated Sunday night and literally plas
tered the front of my house with eggs.
They also have done the same trick witli
other houses in the vicinity, but none of
the neighbors would have them arrested.
I decided to do it, and will fight the case
in court."
and Baseball Fans Torn Down
Grim and, last of all, "Talkative" Jack
Marshall, secretary of the pennant
winners, were seen at the cigar store
counter nightly in the weeks when
the "bunch" were playing on their own
lot. It was also at this well-known cor
ner that "Main 1495" was kept busy
by the sweethearts, friends and admir
ers of the different players, "who would
call up for, or be called up by, this
or that favorite of the diamond. It
was the source of information for many
a festive fan who inquired the result of
each day's battle at the ball park, for the
enterprising cigar dealer arranged to have
the score of each game sent him by wire
or telephone, and it was promptly chalked
up on the bulletin-board for the benefit of
the fans unable to attend the daily con
test in town, or to inform them of the do
ings of the team on the road.
Schiller's was famous for the unique
characters who assembled there from
time to time. Some of them are still in
towti, while others have drifted to other
parts or gone to the great beyond. Fore
most among the peculiar habitues of the
corner was the late Julius Caesar. The
poor old negro, who was a slave to "Chi
nee gin" and other as deadly concoctions,
was the most rabid baseball fan in the
city. Julius, arrayed in his plug hat and
red vest, would amble down Washington
street and. reaching the score-board at
Schiller's, would glance at the figures dis-
DEVLIN OEEERS REWARD
WILL PAY $500 FOR EVIDENCE
OP THEFT OF NAMES.
City Auditor Positive Signatures
Were Not Removed From
License Petition.
City Auditor Devlin yesterday of
fered a reward of $500 "for evidence
that any part of the petitions accom
panying the McKenna $1000 license
ordinance" were stolen from his of
fice, where It was recorded by the
Municipal League. Mr. Devlin is pos
itive that the petitions were not tam
pered with while in his custody, and
asserts that he Is "morally certain"
that charge Is without foundation.
The announcement of the reward fol
lows: To the Public I have been accused of
carelessness in my official duty as custodian
of petitions known as the McKenna liquor
ordinance and to the effect that parts
thereof have been stolen after being filed
in my office.
I am morally certain thst mieh accusa
tion is without foundation in fact: that nil
of such petitions ever' brought to my office
are there and that the same have been
properly guarded.
I extended to the people presenting such
petitions every possible courtesy, by which
they were enabled to file the same within
the time provided by law.
I realize, however, that there is always
tle possibility of error and if any petition
or part thereof should be taken from ray
office no one could regret it more than I.
and inasmuch as such act would be a crime
and punishable by law, X hereby offer" a
reward of $P00 for any evidence that any
part of such petition was taken or de
stroyed, and that will lead to the detection
and arrest of the person or persons s;ulliy
thereof. THOMAS C. DEVLIN.
TAKING ORDERS FOR GOOD
COAL.
The Rock Springs Coal Company is
taking orders for fpod coal. Call up
East 1S4.
l ather and Son Dragged Into Court.
ASTORIA. Or., April 5. (Special.)
John and Quincy Robinson. faUier and
son. were arraigned in the Justice
Court this morning on a complaint
charging them with the larceny of
ropes, blocks and chains from tha
stranded British bark Peter Tredale.
Quincy Robinson pleaded guilty and
was fined $30. which he paid, but his
father pleaded not guilty and was
placed under $50 bonds to appear for
trial.
Boodlers' Sentence Commuted.
JEFFERSON" CITT, Mo., April 5 -Governor
Folk today commuted the sentences
of Emll Hartman and Julius Lehman
former members of the St. Louis House
of Delegates, convicted of boodling to
expire on June 15. They were sentenced
in 1S04. Hartman for six years and Leh
man for seven years.
For any case of nervousness sleep
lessness, weak stomach. Indigestion,
dyspepsia, relief is sura Carter's
Utile Liver Pills. carters
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played thereon. Were they favorable to
the home team, he would deliver an ora
tion on the merits of certain of the plav
ers. but were the figures adverse, he
would sadly shake his head and wander
away. Julius was acquainted with Shake
spearean writings, and often in front of
the store he would be induced through the
medium of a small coin or two, gener
ously donated by Jerry Powers, to recite
a selection from the bard s story of Julius
Caesar.
In the years following the rejuvenation
of baseball in 1901. Schiller's continued to
be the headquarters of the players. When
Portland Joined hands with California in
baseball affairs, Mike Fisher was added
to the attractions at the "smoke house"
whenever the Sacramento and later the
Tacoma and Fresno clubs visited Port
land. The Sacramento hot-air merchant
always managed to attract goodly crowds,
for he usually furnished a flow of man
gled language that was funnv until he
overworked his dictionary. Mike would
ensconce himself behind the counter and
deal out hot air. cigars and slot machine
checks, much to the amusement of the
hangers-on and players of the nickel
eaters. Yes, many were the good old davs en
joyed at the old hangout of the sports
Those who haunted the place will be re
quired to find new quarters, and whether
they congregate as in the past is doubt
ful, and remains for the baseball season
to develop.
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A WELL BUILT SHOE
The art of making high-grade shoes is not
acquired in a day. We've been shoemakers
tor thirty-six years and are still learning.
KEITH'S
KONQUEROR
SHOES
FOR
lead in style, fit and
tney wear
too. Our
trade-mark
by particular men. Price, $3.50.
Other shoes at $4 and f 5.
Preston B. Keith Shoe Co., Makers, Brocton, Mass.
Sold by W. J. FULLAtVi
283-285 MORRISON STREET
OIL COMPANY PAYS ITS TAX
COMPLIES AT LAST WITH DE
MANDS OF OREGON" LAW.
Puts $633.02 Into Treasury Cor
poration Clerk Drcnnen Makes
Good His Word.
SALEM. Or.. April 5. (Special. -Atter
a strenuous effort and a voluminous cor
respondence on the subject. Corporation
Clerk Walter Drennen has compelled the
Union Oil Company, a $10,000,000 Califor
nia corporation, to pay into the office of
the Secretary of State $633.02. corporation
fee and license for the privilege of doing
business in this state.
Mr. Drennen found on investigation that
this company had not paid any money
into the state coffers and immediately
made a demand on them for the collec
tion of a declaration fee of $50. and a
license fee of $5S3.02, covering that period
from August 1, 1904. to June 30. 1907.
"When appointed to the office he made
the statement that his entire time would
be ctevoted to digging up the delinquent
corporations, and lie has a long list he is
working on. One by one they are begin
ning to come through with the payment
of fees required under the law.
ASHLAND'S SVB-POSTOFFICE.
For Convenience of Public One Is
Placed Near the Depot.
ASHLAND. Or., April 5. (Special.')
A sub-station of the Ashland Postofflce
will be started in operation on. May 6,
near the Southern Pacific Depot. Post
master J. R. Casey today received a
letter from the First Assistant Postmaster-General
at Washington, D. C,
authorizing the same, in response to
a petition which he recently forward
ed asking for the establishment of the
station; for which the Government will
provide a clerk at a salary of $50 per
month, who will issue money orders
and do a registry business.
It will be conducted as a branch of
the main Postofflce, and' its reports
and business will pass through the
latter.
The business of the Ashland Postof
flce for the fiscal year just ended on
March 31, amounted to $10,357.b'S.
whicli will place it in a class entitling
this place to consideration for the es
tablishment of a free delivery service.
The business of the preceding year
amounted to $9251.75 r.nd the receipts
have shown a steady increase riht
along.
RIDE HORSE TO NEW YORK
Homer Davenport's Arabian Stallion
Being Groomed for Trip.
SALEM Or., April 5. (Special.) Dr.
Charles J. Korinek. of this city, left for
Sheridan, Yamhill County, to make an in
spection of Homer Davenport's Arabian
sorrel stallion prior to his long trip
across the continent from Sheridan to
Xew Tork. To prove to the world that
the Arabian horse Is built for endurance.
Mr. Davenport plans to have the animal
ridden across the plains and mountains
by a Whitman College student, who is
ills relative. Mr. Davenport paid $8500
for "Nydran," who u now 16 years old,
and was on exhibition on .the "Trail" at
the Lewis and Clark Fair. The stallion
nearly lost his life in the Mornlngpid-e
fire last March, but was rescued by Ieon
T. Davidson.
Fire at McGill University.
MONTREAL, April 5. The McDonald
Engineering building at McGill University
was destroyed by fire today. The loss
is estimated at $750,000: insurance $420,00").
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CONSTITUENTS, but to
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The Congress of the United States, on June 30, 1906, passed a PURE
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT to protect the Health of the People against adulter
ation, misstatement and careless processes. This law went into effect January
1, 1907, and will help to banish all questionable practices and preparations. Wo
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WE CURE MEN
Special!
FTT.KS,
BETTURE,
FISTULA AND
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WITHOUT THE
KNIFE.
No Chloroform!
No Cocaine:
No Knlf.)'.
No Anesthetic!
26 YEARS IN PORTLAND.
OUR SUCCESS IS DUB TOl
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'' In the Writ.
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whleh we cannot do.
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square deal.
Fifth By nslna; arlentlao and mod
ern methods of treatment.
Slath By enrlnsj every case that we
accept.
NERVOUS DEBILITY
sleep restless, confidence gone, sp rlfj low nnrl n-ii,, ,i , u"'
backward, hesitating unable t'o'ventSr .lsSi?tydr&taffi
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snri restless It Is to men who have part or all of these symptom Unl
want new life new energy We especially solicit those casP?, which
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circulation becomes sluggish and clots forn! Tin little rnookgTnd Sockets
that constantly enlarge as the relaxation continues. pockets
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