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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, 31 AY 1, 1907. 10 !M FOR TIE TO" BUILD LIE United Railways Company Pe titions Council for Exten sion of Franchise. , CABLED BY COMMITTEE Men Representing Companies Build ing Klval Railroads Clash Dur ing Meeting The Matter Will Come t"p Again Today. By a vote of 4 to 2. the street committee of the City Council yesterday refused to consider, for the pre.-ent, the application of the United Hallways Company for an extension of tlio franchise originally granted the Oregon Traction Company, under which the present owners expect to build an electric line to Hillnboro. The report of the committee will be submitted to the Council at its meeting this after noon, when tho franchise will be fur ther considered. The United Railways Company asked that tho life of the Hillstoro franchise be extended three years. Herman Witten berg Walter H. Moore and H. H. Bm Imons appeared before the committee for the United Railways. They assured the Oouncilmen that the company means busi ness, having only recently been reorgan ized and placed on a substantial basis. It was pointed out that the company has the means tiehind It to construct the line to .Hlllsboro and otherwise live up to the re quirements of the franchise. "We are asking for this extension In time." said Mr. Wittenberg, "to enable bjs to complete constructing our system between this city and Hlllsboro. We will kt able to nnlsh our Front-street line and iother work of construction In this city i before the time allotted in the Front elreet franchise has expired, about 90 days hence. All we ask is the assurance ihat if we go ahead and complete bulld- . sng our tracks in the city our franchise ifor the Hillsboro line will not be abro gated, thereby defeating our plans for tbuildlng to that town. We feel that we have evidenced our good faith and are en titled to the concession we have asked. It is purely a business proposition, and we Jo not feel warranted In proceeding with the expenditure ot funds In completing the lines authorized within the City of Port land under the Oregon Traction Company franchise if you propose to terminate that franchise when it expires In four months ind to prevent us from reaching Hillsboro.' Our reason for completing the work on the Front-street line first Is to comply ith the terms of that franchise before its s expiration. " States Rival Road's Case. C. F. Swigcrt represented the Interests lor the Oregon Electric Company, which . owns the franchise granted the Will : amette Valley Traction Company, tinder ' which an electric line Is being built from ' Salem to Portland. He said he did not object to United Railways granting an other franchise for that ilrst granted the Oregon Traction Company for the Hills boro lines provided his own company was Kiven the prior right to the use of Front : street. "The company I represent is willing to reimburse the United Railways for what It has expended on the Front street line." said Mr. Swlgert. "But I consider my company has a prior right to that street. We have gone ahead in good faith build ing our line between this city and Salem: have already expended about $1,300,000, nd have the necessary funds with which to complete the road. On the other hand, the United Railways Company has ex pended only about $.".O0O and all of that here In Portland. It has not given any evidence that it intends to build to Hills boro or Baleni. or to any other point." At times the discussion between the opposing forces became heated. and Chairman Vaughn frequently had to de mand order. "It is true the interests represented by Ir. Swlgert and the Harriman lines do not want to see us build our line from Salem to Portland or enter this city over any street for that matter." Bald Mr. Wittenberg. "I do not believe the Ore gon Klectric Company has spent as much money as it claims, and for that mat ter, whoever heard of Charlie Swlgert building a railroad or of giving a fran chise away?" "I might also inquire when did Mr. Wittenberg ever construct a railroad?" retorted Mr. Swlgert. "I know I have never built a railroad before, but we are building one now, and what is more, we are going to complete It regardless of what the committee may do regarding our application for more time." - "I have had some experience In rail road building," said Mr. Moore, "as the icray hairs I have accumulated attest. The building of a line to Hlllsboro. such a we project, is entirely feasible, and ' what Is more, we are going to construct dt." Boothe Agr.lnst Any Action. Councilman Boothe said the terms of neither of the franchises had ' thus far been violated, and he did not think the Committee should take any action at this time. He accordingly Introduced a reso lution proposing that the subject be dropped for the present. The resolution was supported by Messrs. Wallace. Kel laher. Boothe and Annand. Those voting iecalnst it were Messrs Menefee and Wills. "You are steering us up against a stone wall." commented Mr. Wittenberg when the resolution .had been adopted. 'We do not propose that you shall re tain your Front street franchise," de clared Mr. Swigort. "Well. then, we will see that you do riot enter Portland on that street, cither." replied Mr. Wittenberg. Councilman wills ' may submit a mi nority report from the Committee recom mending to the Council that a bond of J1OO.O0O be required of the United Rail wavs Company as a guaranty that It will build Us line to Hillsboro. He would" also have the company pay at least iu, tmu more to the city. In return for the franchise, which he would extend for two years, In which time the road to Hills boro would have to he completed. BULLET WOUND IS FATAL Frank Lambert, of St. Paul, Dies as Result of Accident. While riding mi a load of hay with his father on a ranch near St. Paul, Or., at 8 o'clock last Monday morning, Frank I-ambert. 21 years old. accidentally dis charged a rifle that was concealed In the rack and received a wound In the abdo men from which he died at 1 o'clock yes terday afternoon at St. V Incent s tios Dital. - Knowing his son to be mortally wound ed, the elder Lambert drove at top speed from the field to the home. Dr. Little- field, a physician of St. Paul, was sum ononed. On tils arrival he found by an examination of the wound that the only hope lay In taking the young victim to a .hospital, where an operation might be performed. All haste was made, and the youth was brought to Portland from St. Paul by train. At St. Vincent's Hospital, Dr. E. F. Tucker, of this city, assisted Dr. Ijt tleneld In an operation in hope of sav ing the young life. It was of no avail. and death came three hours later. The father and a younger brother of the wounded boy were at his side constantly until death came. The body will be shipped to St. Paul this morning for In terment. The victim of the fatal accident was widely known in St. Paul and vicinity, and was popular in the neighborhood. BOURNE AND ROOSEVELT Marvelous Insight of Writer Who Knows What Is Discussed by Them. OAKLAND. Ca!., April 23. (To the Edi tor) You may recall the fact that some months ago this correspondent ventured tho assertion In a letter to The Oregonian that President Roosevelt, despite his emphatic declaration hat "under no circumstances would he 'aKafn be a candidate or accept another nomination for the Presidency." would not only accept renomlnatlon in 19t8. but would encourage In ways peculiar to himself every movement to bring about his renomlnatlon e. k- the exploitation of his controversy with HarrJmnn.) You may also recall the fact that The Oregonian devoted a column of editorial rBOJECTILK FROM space to a not very courteous reply to that letter, scouting the idea as preposterous ( that Theodore Roosevelt would be guilty ot so great insincerity and deliberately-planned deception to gratify an overweening ambi tion. Now. sir. what think you at this time of the affirmation then made by this cor respondent, to which you took exception with some degree of ascerbity in the ngnt of the latest- reported development- bearing upon this question, which development js. that one of the Senators from Oregon Jonathan Bourne is one of the president's groomsmen engaged in grooming him for the race for a third-term nomination? In fact, if the press dispatch conveying to a waiting world the interesting intelligence Is to be credited, the said Senator is filling the role of boon companion and mentor to the President, taking long walks and hold ing extended talks with him. We are led to understand that the chief purpose of this intimacy of association is, that Sena tor Bourne may speak to the people with authority, on the question of Roosevelt's renomination. To this end. we are informed that when the Senator speaks to the President about the necessity for his again being the can didate of his uartv. the President does not rebuke the Senator for imputing to him, by Implication, dishonesty and Insincerity in having emphatically declared that "under no circumstances" would be "again be a candidate or accept another nomination for the Presidency." But we are assured by the Senator, that it is his belief that the Presi dent "will run again If the people want him to serve another term." Now, in all candor, if the Associated Press dispatch anent Senator Bourne and the President be authentic and truthful, which of us, you or this correspondent, was right in his conclusions at the time our lit tle controversy was had? JOHN AUBRET JONES. ALLEGED SLASHER CAUGHT Police Charge George Powell With Assaulting J. C. Poulson. I- ti,-n f a i filciiimnre street, is alleged to be the man who slashed J. L fauison, tne Dicycie nuei, across the cheek a week ago. Powell was arrested on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon by Patrol- . l ' . - ,1 , m c 1'icr nfcrht Thfl mm uvirigc .....v..." ......... . assault was reported to Adams, who was detaiieu ny i. met or ruiice vi n-e.-macher to Investigate the affair. After a week's work Adams located the wom an who was with Paulson's assailant the night of the affray, and through her he was able to get at what the police say are the facts. The woman is the wife of the prisoner. According to, her story, her husband was angry because Paulson had come near running her down on previous occasions, and when Paulson appeared 'on hts wneel the night of April 22, Towell drew his pocket knife and slashed at his ene my's. face, cutting a gash three Inches In length. Paulson yesterday swore to a com plaint charging' Powell with the as sault. The case will be heard by Judge Cameron this morning. DISCUSS THE BRIDGE VETO East Twenty -eighth-Street Club .Will Meet Tonight. The annual meeting of the East Twenty-eighth Street Improvement Asso ciation will be held this evening in the Mission House, near the corner of Kast Twenty-eighth and East Hoyt streets. The election of officers for the year will be held. Among other things the mat ter of the Mayor's veto of the ordinance for the building of a reinforced concrete bridge across Sullivan's Gulch will be discussed. MILLINERY SALE At I.e Palais Royal bea-lna today; H off all trimmed hats. 375 Washington street. Battery Goes South. The Twenty-seventh Light Battery will leave Portland tomorrow night on Train No. IS over the Southern Pacific for San Francisco en route to the Philippines. The battery recently arrived at Van couver from Vermont barracks. The battery consists of live officers. 112 men and one nurse. KISF.K FOR eiCKMC PHOTOS. Imperial ilotcl Also Kodak developing mm WILL PLEAD GUILTY Ernest Lane, "Pink Domino" Burglar, to Take Medicine. TWENTY YEARS MAXIMUM If Court Is Lenient, Lane May Es cape With Five-Year Sentence. Only One Charge Is Pressed. Ernest Lane, the "pink domino" bur glar, will appear before the Circuit Court this morning, and plead guilty on a change of assault and robbery. District Attorney Manning yesterday filed the information against the noted prisoner, and Lane stated in his cell at the county jail last night that he had made up his mind to make a clear V V"-' COSTA RICA'S CANNON THAT CAUSED SO breast of the matter, and throw him self on the mercy of the court. His hope is to escape indictment for other charges of robbery and burglary pend ing against him. The assault and robbery of J. Z. Du fresne. the photographer at 331 W Washington street, forms the basis of the information filed. It is charged that Lane entered Dufresne's studio the night of April 15, beat the photographer Into a state of insensibility, and after binding him, robbed him of J25 In cash and a gold watch. It Is alleged Lane was armed with a revolver. The wit nesses named in the complaint are: J. Z. Dufresne. Clara A. Hammersly and T. K. Hammersly. The maximum penalty for the crime of which Lane Is charged, is 20 years, the minimum, five years. When seen In his cell last night, he said in trem bling voice: "I don't deserve much consideration, and I feel bad on ac count of my family. It is for my poor old mother that I care for more than any one else, but I should have thought of this first. I have nothing to say about what I did. I am going up to the courtroom and plead guilty, and I hope the judge will show me a much clemency as possible, although people 'outside don't think I should have any. I suppose.' Lane has been a model prisoner, and "has been very quiet and well-behaved. He talks but little, but has a kind, sunny disposition which has made him a favorite with his fellow prisoners. OREGON HAS JURISDICTION Court Orders Coos Bay Line to Rec- ognize Railroad Commission. In the Federal Court yesterday after noon. Judge Wolverton issued an order directing that the Coos Bay. Roseburg Eastern Kailway & Navigation Com pany, w. S. Chandler, Its receiver, and the Beaver Coal Company, comply with the railroad commission law, and pro duce their schedule and rates. The order is the result of a petition filed In the Federal Court for the com mlssloa. The Farmers' Loan Trust THE SECOND DAY AT OUR NEW COLJG TO $50,000 Worth of Belated Spring Merchandise That Must Be Turned Into Money at Once Within the past six weeks we have received many thousand dollars worth of Spring Goods. Not having room in the old store to unpack them they are now on our hands. Under ordinary circumstances, every scrap of this belated stock would by now have been turned into money, and in order to make up for lost time, we shall offer extraordinary sacrifices of values, including our new department such as Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear and Corsets. Considering the low prices at which goods will be sold, all sales must be final. No telephone or mail orders will be accepted. No goods will be sent on approval. "TRY ACHESON'S FIRST." Great Bargains in Women's Suits, Skirts and Waists. opening J M. ACHESON CO. Company requested that the defend ants be made to comply with the law. and Attorney-General Crawford was behind the movement. The Spreekels of San Francisco for merly owned the road, but Bold It to the Harriman Interests. The road Is to be extended from Drain to Coos Bay, and hence down the Pacific beach to the California line, where It will connect with the Santa Fe's California Coast line road. The road Is under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Kailway Commission, and will be forced by Judge Wolvertona order to recognize the Oregon official. Mrs. Currier Takes an Appeal. Hoping for better luck in the Circuit Court Mrs. Ada Dow .Currier yester day filed papers In appear In the suit growing out of the. production of the drama "Oregon" at the Baker theater last January, which was tried in Judge Reld's court, where the decision was awarded the defendant, or Mrs. June Mcllillen Ordway. autVior of the drama. SAYS HE WAS SWINDLED Fred Teuscher Makes Charges Against Dr. C. M. McArthur. Dr. C. M. McArthur, of Salera. was ar rested yesterday by Detective Sergeant Jones and Acting Detective Ticlienor and charged with larceny in the sum of JSflO. MUCH EXCITEMENT. Fred Teuscher. a mechanic, signed the complaint that brought about the arrest. Teuscher' is employed at the Portland Mattress Factory and had saved up con siderable money. Several, weeks ago he was approached by McArthur, he says, and' asked to purchase a half interest in a patent advertising scheme. To make a strong showing, Teuscher- declares, Mc Arthur drove to the Teuscher home in a buggy, to demonstrate his patent, which was one for attaching advertisements to wagon wheels. ; The alleged patent impressed Teuscher as a good investment, and he agreed to purchase a half interest, making a pay ment at. the time of $100. Shortly after wards, he declares, McArthur drove out, having a stranger with him. It was ex plained that this stranger wished to pur chase the patent, for which the would-be Investor was willing to pay $1000, but first, it was emphasized, Teuscher must pay up his full amount. He says he did so, making a total investment to that date of $400. Still later the men induced Teuscher to purchase the patent him self, paying the sum of $800. They left and he did not see them again. He then caused warrants to be issued for the ar rest of the two men. Dr. McArthur was released on ball last night. He declares that he is innocent and that the whole affair was a legiti mate business transaction. A HANDSOME BOOKLET The Title Guarantee & Trust Com pany of this city have just issued as a souvenir of their twentieth anni versary a very handsome booklet con taining: a succinct history of the com pany and setting; forth an account of Its remarkable frrowth and develop ment. The illustrations show the ex terior of tne company's building at the corner of Second and Washington streets, and a number of excellent in terior views. The publication Is really a work of art, and is from the press of J. R. Rogers, 90 First street. Copies of this, as well as other souvenirs, street maps and views of Portland may be had for the asking. The Title Guarantee & Trust Company. 240-244 Washington street corner Sec ond), Portland. Oregon. THE NEW STORE. IN BALCONY. SILK PETTICOATS Worth up to $7.50 ; open ing sale $3.00 Worth up to $17.50; opening sale . . S5T.50 SKIRTS Worth up to $7.50; FIRST FLOOR. Worth up to $2; opening sale sale . . S3. 05 Skirts worth up to $15: opening sale $6.95 Skirts worth up to $25; opening sale .$11.75 Skirts worth up to $35; opening sale..$lT.T5 The House of Value i s mi FOR MAYORALTY Municipal Association Waits for Lane to Decide What He Will Do. PARTIAL TICKET SELECTED Organization Indorses Candidates , for Auditor, Attorney, Munici pal Judge - and Council men. Platform Is Adopted. CANDIDATES INDORSED BY MU NICIPAL ASSOCIATION. For city Auditor Oscar P, Mliier. For City Attorney John P. Kav anaugh. For Municipal Judre J. S. WId-chMter- Councilman -at-large J. N. Blair, Gorge M. Hyland, Horace G.- Par aonx. Councilman from Fourth ward Rufus C. Holman. Councilman from Fifth ward Dr. W. I. Cottell.. Councilman from Sixth ward J. M. Mann. Councilman from Eighth ward Geo re F. Brlce. The executive committee of the Mu nicipal Association met yesterday af ternoon to examine the list of candidates before the primaries and to place the indorsement of the or ganization on those who are thought by the association to be in har mony with the reform purposes of the organization. John Bain, chairman of the executive committee, presided and the committee discussed the qualifications and promises of the different candidates, placing their indorsement on those whose policies they favor. No candidate for Mayor received the sanction of the association. It is ex pected this will be reserved for Mayor Lane, should he decide to ru for re election. The following call to the voters was prepared: Platform of Association. The Portland Municipal Association exists for the purpose of assisting in tho enforce uieiiL law and creating sentiment in the community making for better conditions morally, socially and r.oUttcally. The association is distinctly nonpartisan, but includes in its membership representa tives of all political creeds. While recognizing the necessity for the ex istence of national political parties, it holds that in municipal government the best Inter? ests of the community do not call for par tisanship in the administration of public business; but that It is of the utmost im portance that the best men available, irre spective of their political affiliations, ought to be elected to office. Among other important matters which have taken up the attention of the associa tion since Its organization are prizefighting, public gambling, slot machines, boxes in sa loons and .restaurants and the social evil. Through efficient work of officials elected partly by its aid. the three former nuisances have been abolished from the city, boxes have been modified and in numerous in stances eliminated, while the social evil haa been considerably restricted. The benefits which have accrued to the community from these reforms are widespread and of incal culable value. The opposition which has been met with from the organized liquor interests Is auch as has demonstrated that the political In fluence of these interests Is by far the great est menace to the public welfare that exists in this city. The public at large Is little aware of the tremendous force which these Interests exercise. This statement Is not made from uny sentimental opposition to the liquor business, but simply because of the corrupting influence which it exerts in local politics, and because of the deep con viction of those who know existing condi tions that control of public affairs by the liquor interests is absolutely incompatible with honest and Impartial government. Influence of Liquor Iealers. A large number of the members of the present Council, and other city officers, were elected by the influence of the Liquor Deal ers' Association and allied corporation in fluences, and it is notorious that especially In the Council the particular interests of these have been specially favored. The voters of this city now have an op portunity of mitigating this evil by refus ing to support such retiring officials who are appealing for their suffrages; and by nom inating and electing in their place men who will put the public interest above that of any traffic or corporation. Tt Is beyond question that the number of WEDNESDAY, MAY WAISTS 95 FIRST FLOOR. Muslin Underwear Corset Covers, Drawers and Skirts. Every garment greatly reduced. FIFTH AND FURNITURE TRUST DOOMED SOLID WEATHERED OAK, MISSION STYLE 45-in top. 6 foot Extension Table TRUST STORES SELL. THEM AT $25.00 rrii nlinvA is nnlv nnp nf flip niaiw st-lps wo liavfi flt. 2 CARLOADS TABLES From the best Eastern factories, which we will sell at TRUST-BREAKING PRICES The qualities, styles and makes' we sell are exactly the same as are sold by the "Trust," better known as the Furniture Dealers' Asso ciation of Portland. . The only difference is that we do not compel you to pay their exorbitant prices. COMPARE .THEM: Royal Wilton Rugs 9x12 Smith's Axminster Rugs 9x12 Lowell's Body Brussels 9x12. . . .... Tapestry Brussels Rugs 9x12 Linoleum Not the English light . weight, but the best E. quality, per yard . . . ;-v. Household Kitchen Treasures .... . 3.25 Dining Chairs Hand-polished, solid ' oak, boxed and cane seat 2.50 Oak Chair Cane seat, brace arm, high back .95 Springs Yum. Yum, any size 2.50 Coil Bedsprings Interlocking spirals 3.00 OUR ENTIRE STOCK PRICED IN PROPORTION WINDOW SHADES MADE TO ORDER - Independent Furniture Co. Th Only Exclusive Furniture Store that Sells below " Trutt Price. 106 FIRST ST. Between Washington and Stark , Green Front Building gooA. law-abiding cltlzenR in this city is greatly in the majority, but It is also b rr.d doubt that Inoy are not fully alive to the responsibility n'hlch rests upon them as voters. This is especially true. In their In difference" to and neglect of the primary elections, which practically means the hand ing over of the nomination of candidates tt the vicious element of the community, an element n-hich is easily handled by un scrupulous schemers. This fact has been demonstrated at previous elections. It is therefore urged that every voter who desires the good of the city will make it his first duty to vote at the primary election on May 4, as well as at the general election in June. For the guidance of those who may not have personal knowledge of candidates, the executive board of this association, while not responsible for their candidacy, recom mends, after careful and deliberate investi gaticn the nomination of the candidates named above.--v PROJ ECTILE FJROM SHIP'S GUN LANDS OX SIDEWALK. Missile Deflected During Target Practice on Costa Rica "Narrowly - . Misses Workmen. The sudden advent of a sctee) projec tile, such as is used by steamships for firing: a. line, at the corner of Fifteenth and Pettygrove streets yesterday after noon, caused no end of alarm to workmen and residents In that vicinity. The patrol FIRST COME TO THE , . SECOND FLOOR. SUITS Worth up to. $35; open- . ing sale $17.85 Suits worth up to $25; opening sale ..$9.35 $50, $60, $75 Suits; opening sale $37.50 Suits worth up to $15; opening sale .. .$5.00 On First Floor. " Women's Long Gloves At Short Prices First Floor. Some Hosiery Itams Fancy Lisle and Silk Hose, and every pair reduced. First Floor. Women's Neckwear BOX COATS Worth up to $15. Opening sale $5 ALDER Collars, Storks of all descriptions. Every one reduced.. $15.00 Our Price .$40.00 . 27.50 . 29.00 . 15.00 Trust Pries .$48.00 33.50 .33.00 20.00 .59 .80 4.50 ,3.50 1.22 .3.33 .5.00 wagon was sent for and the missile sent to headquarters, where the secret force wras put to work to ferret out the mys tery of the sudden appearance of-the ahot. Men working on a new house on the corner were startled almost to death by the appearance of a long steel instrument which performed strange gyrations In the atmosphere, landed on the sidewalk and finally took a riochet into the basement. The appearance of the cannonball which struck such terror to the hearts of the workmen and baffled the police was the result of an accident. The shot was fired fromMhe steamer Costa Rica. The Fed--eral regulations governing steamships call for the discharge of the gun, carrying the life-saving line, once In every three months. A report must be filed showing how much powder Is used and the number of feet of line paid out, etc. In an effort to comply 'with this regulation the officers of the steamer loaded the gun yesterday, trained it for the end of Swan. Island and turned it loose. The line attached to the steel projectile fouled and. diverted the course of the bullet-like weight, send ing it across the river Instead of onto the old breakwater, as was intended. The matter was turned over for inves tigation to Captain Speler. harbormaster. Soldiers to Close Tenderloin. VANCOUVER. Wash., April 30. (Spe cial.) Inaction on the part of the City : Council to remove a portion of the ten derloin district on Reserve street, be tween Fifth street and the river front, has caused an order to be issued by Colo nel Woodbury, commander of the De partment of the Columbia, directing the acting judge advocate of the department. Captain J. J. Bradley, to close the Fifth street road, the only road running east from the city, and closing the reserve. HOME NEW STORE. I 'A