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OREGONIAX, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1909.
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STREETCAR WAR
MENACES CHICAGO
Traction Companies Make
.Carbarns Camps for
Strikebreakers.
HAVE SECURED 5000 MEN
Carmen Called Vpon to Vote for
Strike Thursday State Will Try
to
Arbitrate and City May
Prevent Crisis.
CHICAGO. Aug. 3 Active preparations
to mrt a strike are holnjc made by offi
cials of the street railway lines of this
city. Old power houses are being fitted
up as sleeping quarters for strikebreaker.
K- L. Reed, who organized the Em
ployers' Teaming Company, which broke
" the team-ten strike In li05. has charge
of t lie hiring of nonunion men. He
stated that ho had on call SX men com
petent to handle streetcars and that 150
men were available in Boston anl 00 In
Kansas City. ArrAngemepts have been
ir.ade with caterers to feed the nonunion
men in the barn and power houses.
Will Keep Cars Kmining.
The companies aim to prevent "a com
piete tieup on any of their lines and it is
said cars will be kept running, no matter
what the present employes determine
to do.
Special notices were sent out by tta
secretaries of two principal unions to
the various barns with instruction
that, the men be urged to cast thei
vote on the strike referendum Thurs
day.
Will Try to Arbitrate.
Members -of the Illinois State Board
of Arbitration have started for Chlca
FO to tee if they can avert the trouble.
By reason of the quasi -partnership
of this city in the surface traction
lines. Mayor Busse. Acting .Chief of
Police Schuettler and M. B. Herely, the
mun icipal traction expert, held a con
fertnre today cii the subject of the
threatened strike.
VXSKILLED LABORERS STRIKE
Italian Street Workers In Pittsburg
May Form Union.
riTTSBmo. Aug. S A strike of street
laborers which has hitherto been consid
ered a minor affair, has become wide
spread and g:injS of men are parading
the streets. Steps, it is said, have been
taken to form an organization among the
lii,fli0 Italian workmen of Allegheny Coun
ty, and the police have learned of an ef
fort -to organize. lle foreigners into fra
ternal cliques.
A letter received by Mayor William Ma-
free demands that the strikers be allowed
to drill preparatory to resisting police at
tacks. R0SEBR00K CONCERT GOOD
Large Crowd Hears Band in Lowns
dale Square.
One of the mosl enthusiastic audiences
of the season greeted RosebrooJT and his
tand last night in Iownsdale Square.
The quality of the music was good.
and the popular selections. 'Remlck's
songs ana airs irom toin ruwa,
were well received. Suppe's well-known
overture. "Morning. Noon and Night,
was as well rendered as any number on
the programme, the work of the cornets
being especially good.
Director Rosebrook played two varia
tions In addition to his solo, which Is his
ttvrn composition. He showed marked or
iginality in his composition.
A guardian of the peace with an array
of brass buttons preserved order among
the youngsters, to the satisfaction of the
Vrowd. An opinion was heard expressed
In the crowd that there were several
very talented soloists in the personnel
of the band that might be heard to ad
vantage during the Bummer In individual
solos. So far this season cornet solos
fcave been the only ones heard.
MRS. C. B. BROWN IS DEAD
Wire or Local Dentist Passes Arter
Prolonged Illness.'
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; Mrs. C. R. Brown, wife of Dr. C. B.
Brown. died last night at the family resi
dence. 474 Salmon street, after a pro
longed illness. Mrs. Brown was severely
injured In the wreck of the 3ks excur
sion train near Chehalis about six years
ajro and never fully recovered from the
shock. She bad been ailing for the past
year and for the . past month has been
confined to her bed.
At the bedside when the end rams were
hr husband. Dr. C. B. Brown, her son
Hoyt and her parents. Dr. and Mrs. Ind
sey. Mrs. Brown was born near 'Wichita,
Kan., and came to Portland with her
parents tn 1SSO. She was married to Dr.
Brown in San Francisco IS years ago and
has since lived in this elty. She is sur
vlved by. her husband, eon and parents.
Funeral arrangements will be made
later.
DEAF MAN HIT BY TRAIN
Hurled From Trnok. He Falls Into
River, but Is Rescued.
SPOKAXK. Wa-eh.. Aug. i. (Special.)
William Oleson. 77 years old. was knocked
off the Spokane Inland Railroad
bridge, near the car barns, at 9 o'clock
this morning by a Coeur d'Alene electric
train and received Injuries which may
prove fatal.
Oleson. who is deaf, was walking across
t'ne bridge tils morning and did not hear
the electric train approaching. Tha mo
lontian, thinking that he would step out
qf the way of the train, did not reduce
apeed. He fell to the "rocks below, 15
feet. After falling to the rocks Oleson
rolled Into the river and only the prompt
action of bystanders, who rushed to his
assistance, saved the old man from be
ing drowned. Oleson's scalp was ripped
open in the back for five inches.
SPLIT COUNTY INVALID
Supreme Court Refuses Two County
Seats to Chehalis.
ABERDEEN". Wash.. Aug. I. (Spe
cial.) By the unanimous opinion of all
nine Judges, the State Supreme Court
today declared unconstitutional the act
of the Legislature permitting the divi
sion of counties into Judicial districts.
The case on which the decision is
based came tip from Chehalis County,
in which an attempt to take advantage
of the act and create two districts was
made the occasion for appeal to the
Supreme Court on the constitutionality
of the act. The temporary restraining
order issued upon the application of
Morgan & Brewer, attorneys of Ho
quiam, is made permanent.
The decision Is a defeat for the .attor
neys of --berdeen, who sought to make
the judicial districts of Chehalis County
so favorable to Aberdeen that the sec
ond proposed Courthouse would be lo
cated there. Hoquiam and Aberdeen
have wanted The Courthouse on Grays
Harbor, but Hoquiam never could-egree
on' a proposition from Aberdeen. The
(ttnn l-IHk the nlan to have a Court-
I house on Grays Harbor in addition to
S Montesaho. ,
The old county division fight will
now probably be renewed.
I DISCUSSION IS HEATED
Attorneys Argue Whitney Cae
fore Supreme Court.
Be
SALEM. Or.. Aug. 3. (Special.) An
animated discussion occurred during the
argument of the motion for a modification
of the mandate reversing the trial court
in the case of the state vs. G. B. Whit
ney. Mr. Jage. representing the Distritt
Attorney of Multnomah County, moved
for a modification of the mandatq id
directing a new trial of Whitney ih the
lower court. Attorney Jeffrey, represent-
BUST OF JAMES J. HILL, UNVEILED AT SEATTLE YESTERDAY
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GOVERNOR JOHNSON, OfT . MIN-tl-SOTA. DELIVERED PRINCIPAL
AUDKES1 AT 1'NVEIINC C'EREMONV.
SEATTLE, Wash., An .. 3. (Special.) The pedestal which supports
the bust of James J. Hill is composed of three blocks of granite, one
subscribed by the people of Japan, the other sent by Premier KcBrlde,
of British Columbia, and the other by people of Minnesota, Mr. Hill's
home state. Each of these blocks weighs three tons.
Ing Whitney, opposed ,the motion, claim
ing that such a mote would be a change
In the substance of an opinion already
handed down and that there Is no au
thority or precedent for such a course.
The statutes on the subject are some
what conflicting and the opinion of the
court on the point at issue Is awaited
with much interest by attorneys.
DATE FOR MEETING IS SET
Tart and Diaz to Shake Hands at El
Paso October 1 8.
WASHINGTON'. Aug. . President
Taft. of the Unite States Senate,- and
President Dlax. of Mexico, are to meet
at El Paso. Tex.. October IS.
This programme has been arranged as
result of correspondence between the
United States and Mexico. .
TAFT GOIXG TO SIMMER HOME
Expects Congress to Adjourn This
Week, and Will Then Leave.
WASHINGTON. Aug. S On the as
sumption that Congress will adjourn late
Thursday night or Friday morning. Presi
dent Taft is making his plans to leave
Washington for Beverly Friday after
noon, arriving at his Summer home early
Saturday morning.
BOND FORFEIT DEMANDED
Eugene Council Insists Bridge
to
Springfield Be Completed.
EUGENE. Or.. Aug. 3. (Special.)
The Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway
Company, operating the city streetcar
system of Eugene, which extends to "West
Springfield, has been notified by the
Council of Eugene that If the bridge
across the Willamette River at Spring
field is not completed, the 15000 bond
furnished by the company for its com
pletion must be forfeited.
It Is held that the bond Is collectible
now. but it is thought that if the bridge
connecting the two cities la completed
this Fall, the Council will not try to col
lect the bond.
STEAMER TRIP TO MOUTH
OF COLUMBIA.
Only J2 round trip. Portland to Meg-
er. at the mouth or tne .oiumoia. The
O. R. & K. seaside steamer T. J. Potter
eaves Portland 8:30 A- M. daily except
Saturday and Sunday, arriving 10 P. M.
For tickets and particulars apply at
City Ticket Office, Third and Washing
ton streets.
Two Bicycle Records Lowered.
SALT LAKE CITY. Aug. 3. The first
of the series of championship bicycle
races, the ten-mile open professional lap
race, was won by Ivor Lawson tonight,
and he cut the record made by Mc Far-
land from 21:& 4-5 to 20: 25 3-5. Tne una-
ejr two-mile record was reduced Xrom
3:63 4-6 to i ;S2 by Phil Wright.
IT TO
HILL IS UNVEILED
Minnesota Day at Seattle Ex
position Attracts Large
Crowds.
GOV. JOHNSON IS SPEAKER
Oration Tendered to Popular Execu
tive Prominent Men of Nation
Send Letters Compliment
ing James J. Hill.
.SEATTLE. Aug. 3. Minnesota day at
the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
was celebrated today "with an elaborate
programme, followed by the unveiling
of a bronze bust of James J. HIIL
Of equal Importance with the unveil-
lng of the monument was the address
by Governor John A. Johnson, of Min
nesota. The auditorium was packed
to its capacity, and when the Minne
sota executive was Introduced the
crowd burst Into cheers that lasted sev
eral minutes.
Additional honor was shown to Gov
ernor Johnson tonight, when, during
the fireworks display at the foot of the
Pay Streak, when his portrait, in a set
piece surrounded by brilliant fire, was
the feature of tha display.
Johnson Goes to Victoria.
Governor Johnson and his party will
leave by boat for Victoria and Van
cpuver, B. C, al 9 o'olock tomorrow
morning. Their special train will be
waitinfr for them at Vancouver, and
they will make the return trip to St.
Paul over the Canadian Pacific
The Minnesota day exercises were
begun at 3:15 P. M. in the World's Fair
Auditorium. Judge Thomas Burke, of
this city, presided catholic Bishop E.
J. O'Dea otfered prayer, and addresses
were delivered by Colonel Alden J.
Blethen and former United States Sen
ator John I Wilson, Governor John
son was then Introduced and said in
part: ' ,
Preaches Independence ot West.
"It Is time the West threw off the
shackles' of the East. I would preach no
sectional divisions, no sectional strifes,
but Minnesota and Washington and the
states between them, with those to the
south of us, should arise In their might
and claim for themselves that fair share
of influence In the halls of Congress and
in the administration of National affairs
to which they are entitled by every law
'of common sense, as well aa political
economy. --
'We as an Integral part of the Ameri
can people should cast our Influence and
our votes not only to advance the ma
terial interest of our particular section,
but we should be broad enough- and big
enough to labor for the common good of
our common country."
After Governor Johnson had concluded
the audience proceeded to the site of the
bust of James J. Hill, in Klondike Circle,
near the Fine Arts building. Here the
monument was presented tor the -Exposition
and the University of Washington
by J. M. Hawthorne, chairman of the
committee that constructed It. President
J. E. Chllberg. for the Exposition, and
President T. F. Kane, for the University,
accepted the bust. Large silk flags given
by official representatives of the three
nations which Mr. Hill has bound to
gether by his railroads and steamships,
were draped about the statue and Its
base. Governor Johnson pulled a cord
and the flags fell to the ground, reveal
ing the massive head of the roadmaker.
Three Nations Represented.
The British flag was nanded to Prime
Minister Richard . McBride, of British
Columbia, while the band played "God
Save the King." The Sun banner of
Japan was given to Japanese Consul T.
Tanaka, the band playing "Klmigayo,"
the Japanese National anthem. The
American flag was taken by Governor
M. E. Hay of Washington, while the
band played "The Star Spangled Banner."
Each of the National representatives
spoke briefly. The flags will be sent to
Mr. Hill.
After the dedication exercises a recep
tion was given in the Washington build
ing to Governor ad lira. Johnson, Pre-
monumeh
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Agents for Henderson's Corsets
REMEMBER
SILVERFIELD'S
' FURS.
MERIT MADE
THEM FAMOUS:
Alteration-Expansion
Specia
Still further reductions
these remarkable Values
Grand Cleanup of Ladies''
and Misses' Skirts $2.'89
This lot of skirts consists of panatnas, serges, chev
iots, etc., in black, navy, tan," etc., actual values $10,
at this low price of $2.89
Sale House Corsets $1.39
Closing out a limited number of well-known corsets,
such as R. & G., Aneita, and Royal Duchess. Econom
ical women who desire a corset for house wear and
every day use, take advantage and buy one of these
at the exceedingly low price of . . . $139
Great Reductions
mler and Mrs. McBride. Consul and Mrs.
Tanaka and Governor and Mrs. Hay. The
bust of Mr. Hill is of large size an a
fine likeness. It was modeled by Finn
'H. Frohlich, a young' Norwegian. The
bronze rests upon a granite base which
contains blocks from Japan, Canada, Min
nesota and Washington.
An effort had been made to have Mr.
Hill present, but he modestly pleaded a
rush of business in St. Paul, and sent
a letter in which he praised the energy
and fairness of Seattle.
Beside having his memorial reared
during his lifetime, Mr. Hill will be
able to read an unusual series of letters
received by the monument committee
in response to invitations to noted men
asking them to attend the unveiling.
Acting Governor General J. M. Gib
son, of Canada, wrote: "We on this side
of the imaginary line cordially Join in
the complimentary sentiments which
you will express to Mr. Hill and feel a
just pride in seeing his, eminent serv
ices to the people so prominently and
permanently recognized."
John L. Rockefeller wrote:
"I wish to join the many to do Mr.
Hill honor. ' He has wrought a great
work and has been a very Important
factor in the upbuilding of our railway
systems. All praise to him; I would
that we had more such men."
Cardinal Gibbons wrote:
Regarding Mr. Hill as a giant of
finance and a man of generous heart.
I should be glad could I be present."
Speaker Cannon wrote: ' .
T think it is peculiarly fitting that
there should be. a lasting memorial to
commemorate the life and labors of Mr.
Hill, who has been aptly characterized
as "the great empire builder of the
Northwest." " ,
Alleged Forger Caught.
ABERDEEN. Wash.. Aug. 3. (Spa.
cial.) H. D. Stanley., wanted in several
cities of the state for uttering worth
less checks, was arrested this morning.
In each case the checks that were
give in Aberdeen were drawn on the
Union Loan & Trust Company, of Cen
tralia, bnd in every Instance they were
returned endorsed "no funds."
Complain of Express Rates.
SALEM, Or., Aug. 3. (Special.) The
Troutdale Fruitgrowers' and Produce As
sociation has filed with the State Rail
road Commission complaint regarding
the rates of the Pacific Express Com
pany on the O. R. & from Troutdale
to points east.
A BUILDING
FUND
We all know that the
accumulation of wealth
is not the chief end of
human endeavor, yet
the possession of some
property increases
one 's confidence and
self-respect. ,
At least one member
of every family should
be induced to open and
maintain a savings ac
count, and it would not
be long before that
family would be build
ing and owning a home.
Increase that build
ing fund by allowing it
' to earn interest for you
in. our savings depart
ment. No restrictions for
amount required to
open an account. .
MERCHANTS
SAVINCS & TRUST
" COMPANY
- 247 Washington Street.
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED
a.
Is for W
in odds and ends from all departments at prices that will
that will appeal to all economical buyers. '
Throughout Glove, Neckwear and the Leather
IYER IS RE-ELECTED
MIXERS HONOR LEADER
EIGHTH TIME.
FOR
Convention at Denver Closes, to Re
convene in Same City Xext Year.
Resolutions Adopted.
DENVER. Aug. 8. The Western Fed-"
eratlon of Miners today concluded its
annual convention with the selection of
Denver as the next meeting place.
Resolutions were adopted repudiating
contracts entered into by locals numbers
land 16, Instructing the officers and ex
ecutive board to secure the enactment of
laws in all states making six hours a
'day's work In mines where the tem
perature is above W degrees, and de
claring that an eight-hour day shall em
brace the time from entering the mine
until the worker is again delivered at Its
portal.
The following officers were elected:
President, Charles H. Moyer, of Denver;
vice-president. C. F.-Mahoney, of Butte;
secretary-treasurer, Ernest Mills, of
Denver: executive board. district 1,
TODAY,
NEXT WEEK,
KNABE, MASON 8 HAMLIN (Costliest Piano in the
World), KRAKADER, HARDMAN, FISCHER,
WEGMAN, PRICE S TEEPLE, MILTON
. ; and Others
JheILpLEN
If not convinced, investigate. Our methods are clean
plain figures. We are the only one-price piano house m Oregon.
The Largest Line of High- Grade Player Pianos to
1 Found in the West Exhibited Here.
Agents
Cor. Fourth and Morrison Sts.
Sacrifice Sale of Summer
Millinery,
The balance of our stock of Ladies' Sailor Hats in
black and white and burnt straw, actual values $2.25,
for 8
Ladies' Knit Underwear
We place on sale a limited number of Ladies' Union
Suits,. separate vests and umbrella drawers in lisle,
silk and silk-lisle at the following prices and re
ductions. Lot 1, vals. to $2.75 $1-98 Lot 3, vals. to $1.65 78
Lot 2, vals. to $2.00 $1.15 Lot 4, vals. to 35c 19
Fred Clough, of Goldfleld, Nev.; dis
trict 2, Joseph Hutchinson, of Burke,
Idaho: district 3, K. C. Lowney, of Butte;
district 4, Howard Tressider, of Central
City; district 5, James Kerwan, of Perry,
9. D. ; district 6. William Davidson, of
Sandom, B. C; district 7, William Jlnker
eon. of Platte River, Mo.; district 8,
Yanco Terziah. of Douglas Island,
H. Moyer was unanimously re
elected president. This is his eighth term
in that office.
Senator Stewart Initiated.
- KELSO, Wash., Aug. S. (Special.)
Kelso lodge. Knights of Pythias, last
night conferrVed the rank of knight on
State Senator F. S. Stewartpf this place.
The knight rank team of Kalama lodge
was- Invited to confer the degree. The
following members of Kalama's team par
ticipated: Professor R. E. Tunstall,
captain; Jake Woods, Spencer Kirby, F.
J. Barnard, Harvey Taylor, Attorney J.
El Stone, Judge Calahan, Professsor
Case.
Douglas Pioneer Dies.
ROSEIBURG, Or., Aug. 3. (Special.)
W. B. Clarke, a well-known pioneer of
Douglas County, died at his home at Mill
wood, 18 miles west of Roseburg, late
Monday night. He came to Douglas
County In 1S6B from Pennsylvania. Mr.
Clarke had been postmaster at Millwood
TOMORROW,
NEXT MONTH, NEXT YEAR
for Fay Hosiery for Children
' WRITE
FOR OUR NEW
FUR STYLE BOOK
FOR 1910.
MAILED FREE.
quickly move them. Note
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Goods Department
for many years. He was a prominent
sawmill man and one of Douglas County's
best citizens, lie Is survived by a widow,
six daughters and two sons.
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STEELS AREJT0 ORGANIZE
Meeting to Be Held In Seattle at
Oregon Building August 2 8.
Members of the Steel family will meet
In Seattle Thursday, August 28. for the
purpose of forming a National organiza
tion of the Steel tribe. The 'meeting will
be held in the ' reception-room of the
Oregon building.
The promoter of this scheme Is Will G.
Steel, of Portland. Steels In large num
bers from all over the country will be
present at the gathering and a most fe
licitous family reunion Is expected.
The object la to bring members f the
family into closer relations, to Inspire the
children with greater ambitions and, to
develop a family pride
Cotton Man Short in Funds.
ANDERSON. S. C, Aug. 3. Calhoun
Harris, secretary and assistant cashier
of the Orr cotton mills here, was arrested
today charged with a breach of trust Ac
countants who are going over his books
announce iss-noo " m.-..-s-
Our $200 piano will be
sold for $200, as we
cannot sell it for a dol
lar less and remain in
business.
We do "not sell a, pi
ano one week for $450,
then advertise it next
week for $219.
Were we conducting
a retail store on the
main street, certainly
we would ask $275 for
this piano. The great
expense of rent, lights,
etc., would compel us
,to do so.
Retailing pianos from
our '" wholesale house
e'nables us to give more
actual piano value for
a dollar than is possi
ble for retailers or con
signment dealers to do.
Every piano marked in 1
day