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THE MORNING- OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, 3IARCII 3, 1910.
OREGON ELECTRIC
NOTED PREACHER WHO WILL FILL THE PULPIT AT
WHITE TEMPLE FOR TWO OR THREE SUNDAYS.
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HILL OUTLET
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Traffic Arrangements Almost
Complete for' Aid of
Willamette.
First Informal Display of Spring Styles
in Ladies' Apparel Department
Display
NEW
DEAL IS OF LONG STANDING
Rich Valley Will Enjoy Another
Eastern Freight Route and Also
Help Electric Line's Fight
AVlth Southern Pacific.
Negotiations are practically completed
for traffic arrangements between the-Oregon
Electric on one hand and the Great
Northern, Spokane, Portland & Seattle
end Northern Pacific on the other.
The roads mentioned have been at
tempting to complete such an arrange
ment for praatlcally a year, but have
never been able to reach an agreement
as to a division of rates. A passenger
traffic agreement between the Oregon
Electric and Great Northern went into
effect January 1 and since then the traf
fic officials of the roads have been en
deavoring to come td terms on freight.
Traffic Interchange Expected Soon.
The basis for division of rates has now
been submitted to the three steam rail
roads and, it is understood, has been
approved by the Great Northern. The
Northern Pacific and S. P. & S. have not
yet acted, but it is expected that they
will accept the arrangement and that
the interchange of freight will begin
within the next 30 to 60 days.
An Interchange of through traffic will
give the Willamette Valley another East
ern freight route and put the Oregon
Electric on a better fighting basis with
the Southern Pacific. The Northern Pa
cific, heretofore, has been able to get Into
the Willamette Valley on a division of
rates agreement with the Southern Pa
cific. The fact that negotiations for a divl
fllon of rates were under way between the
Northern roads and the Oregon Electric
Is given in railroad circles as the proba
ble cause for the revival of a rumor that
the Great Northern has purchased the
Oregon Electric, although that such a
purchase has actually been made Is not
considered wholly Improbable. However,
at the Oregon Electric offices all knowl
edge of such a purchase is denied.
"I have not heard officially ol any
euch sale of the Oregon Electric," said
Guy W. Talbot, vice-president and gen
eral manager, yesterday. "A Portland
rumor to that effect has come to me in
the last few days, but I have heard it
eo often in the last year or so that I
have ceased to pay any attention to it
or give it any thought. So far as 1 know,
Mr. Hill has not purchased the Oregon
Electric."
Mr. Talbot declined to go into any par
ticulars as to the freight traffic agree
ment, on the ground that it had not yet
been consummated. He admitted, how
ever, that negotiations were under way
and expressed the opinion that the con
sideration of the freight rate matter had
caused a revival of the rumor of the sale
of the road. At the Great Northern of
fices it was also admitted that a proposed
agreement on division of through rates
to Oregon Electric territory was under
consideration, but no statement could be
obtained as to whether an agreement had
been reached.
President French Awaits Decision.
The same admission was made at the
North Bank offices. President Krench
6aid that the matter had not been finally
settled and that It was in the hands of
H. M. Adams, general freight and pas
senger agent, who is in Spokane.
The Oregon Electric will have physical
connections with the Northern roads by
using the United Railways line to the
Northern Pacific terminals.- The Oregon
Electric has common user rights over
this portion of the United Railways sys
tem and now utilizes the route In its
local freight service.
In the event the agreement is not finally
consummated the Oregon Electric appar
ently will be on a better footing than
heretofore for competing with the South
ern Pacific for through business. This
has been brought about by the elimina
tion of the 10-cent arbitrary rate on the
Southern Pacific.
OREGON CITY GETS ELKS
Portland Lodge Slembers to Aid in
Installing ew Body.
"It's to be a big night" Friday night
in Oregon City. The thriving little
city on the Willamette River is to be
overrun, with a herd of wide-horned
Elks (spelt with a capital "E"). which
will swarm Into the city from every
part of the state. The occasion is the
installation of a new lodge of the B.
P. O. E. at Oregon City, the first lodge
of Elks in that place, and as a. result
Elks from all over the state are plan
ning to go down in special trains to
assist In the bringing to life of the
baby order.
Mayor TV. E. Carll, who is a member
of Portland lodge B. P. O. E. 142, and
who will father the new organization,
will order the latchstrlng lifted and
the padlocks taken off the city for that
night.
William P. Apperson. W. I. Harris,
Guy Haines. A. B. Manley and W. M.
Adams are members of a committee
from Portland lodge 142 who will go
to Oregon City and have charge of
the installation of the new lodge.
With this-committee there are already
over -300 Elks from Portland who have
signified their Intention of going to the
city by the falls.' These will go on
a special on the O. W. P., cars leaving
East Water and East Main streets- at
7 P. M. Friday. In addition a special
train will be run from Salem, Albany,
Eugene and other Willamette Valley
points.
TOWN HAS SIDEWALK BEE
Buttevllle Citizens Turn Out Force
and Do Own Work.
After subscribing $600 for the purchase
of necessary material, 25 citizens of
Buttevllle yesterday turned out to build
the two miles of sidewalk which will con.
nect their village with the Oregon Elec
tric Railway at Chopunish Station.
The walk will be five feet wide. Work
will not cease until it is in place, relays
of workmen having been formed to keep
the thing moving.
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REV. AV. B. H1XSOX, OK SAN DIEGO.
Rev. W. B. Hinson, of the First Baptist Church of San Diego, Cal.,
well-known as one of the best pulpit orators In the United States, will
arrive in Portland Friday night and will preach at the White Temple
for two or three Sundays. He has made no intimation that he
would accept a call in case he should receive one.
Mr. Hinson took charge of the San - Djego church 10 years ago,
when it had a membership of only 350, and has increased that mem
bership to about 1200. Rev. Mr. Hinson is a native of London, and has
lived much of his life in Canada. It is understood that he was plan
ing a trip into Canada and has been induced to stop over in Portland
for a short time upon a special request of the -congregation.
M
E SUIT FAILS
Nonsuit Is Entered, by Plain
tiff's Own Request.
RIGHT TO SUE IS SAVED
Counsel for Father Who Seeks Rec
ompense for Death of Son An-,
tlcipates Motion for In
structed Verdict.
Submitting a motion that their client
be. voluntarily non-suited, attorneys' for
James Hannaford yesterday brought
about a sndden termination of the suit
which has occupied the attention of Judge
Bean and a jury in the United States
Court since Monday morning. When the
request was granted by the court the
plaintiff fwured te privilege of again
bringing the claim before the tribunal.
This Instance is one of the few times"
that attorneys have been compelled to
save the interests of their clients by
resorting to such procedure.
Hannaford has brought suit against the
Crown Columbia Pulp & Paper Company
for the recovery of $7500 for the death
of an 18-year-old son, who wag killed In
January, 3909, by being crushed between
the rolls' used for winding paper, alleging
that . the machinery was defective. A
jury was empaneled Monday morning and
several witnesses were examined. The
witnesses included relatives and fellow
workmen of the man who was killed.
After submitting the case against the
company, the attorneys for the defend
ant asked for an instructed verdict on
the ground that the evidence- did not
warrant the jury in finding that the
death of young Hannaford was the re
sult of any carelessness on the part of
the company, but rather through his own
negligence.
Judge Bean was about to decide the
motion when he was asked to dismiss
the complaint at the cost of the plaintiff.
Attorneys for Hannaford will have the
opportunity of beginning another action
when they think they have accumulated
sufficient evidence to srupport their complaint.
INQUIRY
IS DUE TODAY
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our; many friends and rela
tives for their beautiful floral tributes
and for faithful services and kind svni
pathy in the Illness and death of 'our
beloved son, Lester H. Seely.
MR. AND MRS. W. B. JONES.
MRS. BALDWIN TO BE ASKED
ABOUT EXPENSES.
Mayor Simon Expresses Surprise at
Attitude of Woman Police Of
ficial on Dancehalls.
Chief of Police Cox will take up with
Mrs. Lola G. Baldwin today items con
tained in her February expense account
for the Municipal Department for the
Protection of Young Women, the nature
of which he wishes to know before he
O. K's. the bill. She is due to return to
day from Seattle, where she went -to take
a prisoner, and will be questioned by the
Chief.
In the meantime, L. G. Clarke, chair
man of the police committee of the City
Executive Board, is arranging to call a
meeting of the committee when Messrs.
Sichel and Brown, his colleagues, return
from business trips abroad. It- Is .ex
pected they will be back this week, pos
sibly tomorrow.
Chairman Clarke has announced his
determination to Investigate Lie conduct
of affairs in the Municipal Bureau for
the Protection of Young Women, espe
cially Mrs. Baldwin's action in writing
a commendatory letter to Dan Baker,
manager of the Casino dancehall. This
establishment is one of several under the
ban of the Police Department, and since
the fact became public that the head of
the protective branch of the service, hav
ing special charge of caring for young
women, had indorsed the place, it has
created much adverse comment.
Mayor Simon Is taking. an active Inter
est in the case, as his attention was
called to the letter by attaches of the
Casino, who called upon him to Bee if
they could induce- him to believe their
business is not harmful. They were
given scant consideration, as the Mayor
believes in closing all such places. Mrs.
Baldwin interviewed the Mayor last Sat
urday, saying she favored regulating the
halls, rather than suppression, that they
have never been closed and may never
be.
"I was surprised at the attitude of
Mrs. Bald-win." said Mayor Simon, "and
asked her if she would not prefer to have
dancehalls closed. She said It had always
been impossible to close them, and that
she favoredan ordinance, carrying more
stringent regulation. She said she had
conferred with Councilmen Dunning and
Drlscoll about a proposed measure to
limit the hours and to regulate dance
halls otherwise. This, she said, she fa
vored. I made myself clear as favoring
suppression, instead of regulation, and
while she acquiesced in' what I said, she
did not show the enthusiasm for closed
dancehalls that was evidenced in a state
ment published in The Oregonian' of
Monday."
It is now .evident that there will be a
thorough investigation of Mrs. Baldwin's
methods of conducting her department.
It is an open secret In the police De
partment that she works at variance with
other branches of the service, and is not
in touch with headquarters much of the
time. The City Council had the same
trouble with her when she was first ap
pointed. She was asked to make written
reports, but did not do so, and there was
strong talk that the Council would abol
ish her office, but she apologized, prom
ised to report regularly and the subject
was dropped.
While much of the work of her de-H
partment is necessarily private in char
acter, there is a strong feeling in police
circles that it should all be done under
the direction of the Chief; that he should
know at all times of Mrs. Baldwin's
whereabouts, and that she should keep
in touch with headquarters and submit
to the rules of the department as any
other subordinate is compelled to do.
This morning marks the Informal Opening of our elegant display of
ladies' Spring wearables, embracing the newest models and best mate
rials produced by America's greatest cloak, and suit houses. Not the
work of one or two concerns, but the pick of the best among many. The
consequence is we have a display unrivaled for style, quality and price.
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Millinery
WOMEN WILL- MAKE INQUIRY
Municipal Association Auxiliary
Discusses Dancehall Evil. 1
The Women's- Auxilary of the Munici
pal Association met at the residence of
Mrs. R. R. Rohr, 606 East Main street,
this week.
The auxilary discussed the immoral
conditions which are said to exist at
the dancehalls and other amusement
resorts, and steps will be taken by the
club members to ascertain the verity
of these reports.
A committee was appointed to draft
resolutions of sympathy and respect on
account of the" recent death of the wife
of Chief of Police Cox.
Chief Cox received & letter yesterday
from the league showing that he has
their support in his fight against the
dancehalls. The letter follows:
"Portland, Or., 503 Mill street. Dear
Sir: At a meeting of the Ladles' Auxil
iary to the Municipal League held yester
day the ladies Instructed me to write
you a word of commendation for your
attitude in the matter of the dancehalls
in our city; also to express to you our
sincere sympathy with you In the be
reavement which you have been called
to pass through In the loss of your life
long companion. Very sincerely. (Signed)
Miss C. W. Burns, president L. A. M. A."
The advisability of coming in touch
with and lending shelplng hand to the
young women and men who are with
out homes and home influences was also
discussed and recommended. Mrs. Rohr
was assisted as hostess by Miss Evelyn
Condon. Miss Beulah Rohr added to
the interesting programme with sev
eral readings and pantomimes.
TYPHOID GERMS IN SPRING
Health Board Finds Source of -Epidemic
at Willamette.
Analyses made yesterday by the State
Board of Health of water taken from the
spring that supplies the little town of
Willamette showed that the spring Is
infected with typhoid germs, and thus the
reason for the second epidemic of that
disease in Willamette at the present time
is said to be explained.
Until this year, the spring water at
Willamette caused no trouble, but fol
lowing the floods of this Winter, which
overflowed the river into the springs, an
epidemic of typhoid broke out. The
springs wero cleaned out. and by the ac
tive work of the State Board of Health,
the epidemic was put to an end.
The recent occurrence of the disease at
that place has given the theory that the
water draining from above into the
spring is impregnated with germs, and an
effort is to be made to have the spring
The new fashion-favored weaves for Spring and Summer are repre
sented. Our buyer visited New York City, the style center of America,
and had the pick of the best. To see our assortment, therefore, is to
secure a comprehensive idea of the correct styles in tailored wear for the
Spring of 1910. Effects are superb in many smart new fabrics, and color
ings that are truly Spring-like in their softness and delicacy.
Charming Effects in Spring Suits
Among the new fabrics is a collection of smart black and white
checks a weave that will be much worn this season. Soft, beautiful
homespuns are also shown light, creamy effects, in tones of gray, green
and tan." Navy serges will again be fashionable.
In Millinery we are also well prepared to meet every want with the
very choicest collection of Spring Hats turbans, fowered hats, and hats
trimmed with ribbons and plumes, hats of Leghorn and hemp straw and
the new braids the most becoming styles of the year. Moderate prices
prevail. ,
Come to Look! Come to See! Come to Admire!
"Just Visitors" are cordially welcome. Come and investigate what
we have to offer for the Easter trade. When you are ready to purchase,
remember that we extend liberal credit. You are invited to open a charge
account.
Easter March 27th
Make Your Purchases Early
First and Yamhill
Second and Yamhill
-nHtv. cement to prevent drain
ing water from entering it.
CHARGE OF ASSAULT MADE
Woman Wno Shot Would-Be In
vader, "Gets Hearing.
Mrs. Mary Carlson, the wife of a fish
erman afbsent in Alaska waters, who shot
?eTe Peterson, another fisherman who
attempted to force his way into her
house. 930 Union avenue, was before the
Municipal Court yesterday to answer to
th" charge of assault with a dangerous
weapon. Hearing in the case has been
set for Saturday.
Andrew Benson, a fisherman and com
panion of Peterson who witnessed the
affair, Is being held to give testimony
before the court. Peterson is in St. Vin
cent's Hospital, the bullet having left
an ugly wound in his cheek.
Supreme Court Cases Set.
SALEM. Or.. March 2. (Special. )-
The following cases have been set for
hearing in the Supreme Court: March 15.
Gosslln versus Martin; Palmer versus P.
R., L. & P. Co.; March 16. Hanley versus
Medford. March 17, State versus Mc
Ginnla; Taylor Sands Co. vwsus Benson.
A Startling
Statement
New York Medical Authori
ties Claim Dyspepsia to be
a Pre-Disposing Cause of
Consumption.
The post-mortem statistics of the big
New York hospitals show that some
cases of consumption are due. at least
Indirectly, to unchecked dyspepsia, es
pecially when the victim was predis
posed to tuberculosis.
Dyspepsia wears out the body and
brain The weakened, irritable stom
aVh being unable to digest food, the
body does not receive the required
nourishment, and the victim becomes
thin, weak and haggard. As a result,
the body becomes a fertile field In
which the germs of disease may lodge
and flourish.
Therefore, the person who permits
dyspepsia to progress, unhindered is
guilty of contributing toward the de
velopment of one of the most insidious
and fatal diseases known to mankind.
Dyspepsia may be completely eradi
cated if properly treated. We sell a
remedy that we positively guarantee
will completely relieve indigestion or
dyspepsia, or the medicine used during
the trial will cost the user nothing.
This remedy has been named Kexall
Dyspepsia Tablets. Certainly no offer
could be more fair, and our offer should
be proof positive that Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets are a dependable remedy.
Inasmuch as the medicine will cost
you nothing If it does not benefit you.
we urge you who are -suffering with In
digestion or dyspepsia to try Rexall
Dyspepsia TableTs. A 25-cent box con
tains enough medicine for fifteen days'
-treatment. For chronic cases we hav
two larsrer sies. 50 cents and $1.00. Re
member you can obtain Rexal Remedies
in Portland only at our store The
Rexall Store. The Owl Drug Co.. Inc.,
corner Seventh and Washington streets.
a.md.
TFeim TTIboos
Ten thousand dollars a week is a fair estimate of all the dental work done in the
TEN LARGEST DENTAL OFFICES IN THE CITY OF PORTLAND
The Wythe's Dentists are going to
Give Away .$10,000
Worth of work, as much as 10 of the largest offices in the whole city or more. To introduce
our system and let you know the quality of our work and to introduce you to our skilled den
tists, we will." for a short time, do a certain amount of work for each patient absolutely free
of charge. You cannot afford to put this most important work off any 'longer. Our new
offices are located in large, spacious rooms, where we have the best of light and most elaborate
and up-to-date equipment for the conveniences of our patrons. .
.WE GUARANTEE THESE
TEETH FOR TEN YEARS
If you wish proof of our ability
come to our offices now. We
will examine your teeth free of
charge ; show you .lust what
can be done; give you an esti
mate on all of your work, and
let you know just what we will
do for you.
Ff r ? so 33 to "Produce our work.
i CC JT ICC Do not nut it off. First, nnmo
first served. We take our time and do all work with the Wythe System and each piece of work
done here must be perfect, as we expect you to recommend your friends to us.
DR. WlfTHE'S . DENTISTS, Inc.
148 FIFTH ST, OPPOSITE MEIER & FRANK'S FIFTH-ST. ENTRANCE
Take Elevator or Stairs. Honrs 8:30 to 6; Sundays, 8:30 to 2. Lady Assistants Always in Attendance.