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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 9, 1910)
THE MORNING OREGOMAN, MONDAY, MAY 9, 1910. 9 MAYOR SIMON LAYS BIG GORNERSTONE Old People's Home in Laurel hurst Fittingly Dedicat ed to Aid Poor. DR. ELIOT MAKES ADDRESS Building and Grounds Entail Ex penditure of $125,000, AH of Which Is Paid by Widow or Peter J. Mann, Originator. Under the glare of yesterday's bril liant sunshine, the cornerstone of the Old People's Home in Laurelhurst was laid by Mayor Simon, preceded by ap propriate and impressive ceremonies. More than ion persons Interested in the Old People's Home Society, under direction of which the institution will be maintained braved the dust of Eandy Road and the heat of the day to be present at the exercises. Conspicuous on the temporary plat form erected around the cornerstone was Mrs. Anna Mary E. Mann, widow of Peter John Mann, by whom it was erected in memory of her husband. Tiie ceremonies were presided over by C. A. Dolph, who first introduced Dr. William Hiram Foulkes, pastor of the .First Presbyterian Church, who read several excerpts from the Scriptures. The verses read were from Second Samuel, 18-29; John 14:1-6, and a part of the 21st chapter of Revelations. Ir. T. I. Eliot Makes Address. Dr. T. L. Elliott, pastor emeritus of the First Unitarian Church, who de livered the address, spoke feelingly of the benevolence of Mrs. Mann. That such philanthropic actions have a ma terial tendency in the movement to ward universal brotherhood and gen eral altruism, was the keynote of his remarks, brought out In a style beauti fully sentimental, splendid mountain-range vista. The building is well advanced and shows the extensiveness of the plans. The buildings and grounds were all paid for by Mrs. Mann and will entail an expenditure of about $125,000. The society has already an endowment in money and property, valued at about $150,000 in addition to Mrs. Mann's gift. It is the plan to continue in creasing this. Strong Box Is Depository. The strong box deposited in the cornerstone by Mayor Simon contained a copy of The Oregon ian of May 7, giv ing the news stories of and and in cident to the death of King Edward and the editorial comment; photo graphs of the late Mr. Mann and Mrs. Mann; the Bible used by Mrs. Mann as a child; an article written by Mrs. Mann In memoriam of Mrs. Mary H. Holbrook, first president of the society, and a history of the organization up to the present. This latter was read by Mr. Dolph. It leads off with the inscription on the cornerstone, and is in part as follows: Old People Home This Building la Hera Erected In Memory of Peter John Mann By His Widow Anna Mary B. Mann In the Tear of Our Lord. Nineteen Hun dred and Ten. The need of some establishment where elderly neople might be afforded congenial surroundings and the comforts of home life for a reasonable compensation, or. If In indigent circumstances, without compensa tion, had been eenerally acknowledged, but no active steps were taken until January 1S02. when Mrs. Mary H. Holbrook. Mrs. W. s. T.add. Mrs. w. W. Spauldlng, Mrs. B. B. Wilson and Mrs. F. A. Peck, with whom, at their request. C. A. Dolph W. W Spauldlng. Richard Williams and Charles K. l.add became interested and allied, entering Into a written agreement, constituting them selves a provisional committee for the pur pose of promoting the establishment and maintenance of such a home. More Historical Data in Article. The articles recite further historical data, calling attention to a lack of funds to carry on the work, when it was proposed by Mr. Mann that he would secure a site and erect a suit able building for the home, providing it would take in old people of both sexes instead of only old women, as had been, the original Intention. This was ac cepted. Before the. maturing of these plans, however, Mr. Mann died. Later, Mrs. Mann, who was president of the so ciety, concluded to carry out her nus band's intentions. Since that time Mrs. Mann has been studying the question thoroughly, having made an extended trip over the country, inspecting sim ilar homes. FAMOUS 'SCOVIE PETE' DIES Portland's Mule Streetcar Driver Passes at 45 Years. Peter Samlngscn. native of "Wis consin, and better known throughout MAYOR SIMON IS STANDING HEK l.KhT SCENE AT LAYING OF CORNERSTONE OF OLD PEOPLES' HOME. ip 4 ' " i .U CI Tint If k V c - - ! that state, Minnesota, North Dakota and out west here along the Colum bia as "Scovie Pete," Is dead. He was 45 years old. Gifted from childhood with a strik ing rvoiee and a remarkable enunci ation. Scovie Pete, during the early 70s, was employed by the Wizard Oil Company to sing captivating songs from the deck of their gorgous wagon through the Middle States, and those who heard him will long remember his favorite song, "Six Fet of Earth Make Us All of One Size " When Scovie Pete came to the Pa cific Coast, one of his first jobs was that of conductor, driver and manager of Joe Holladay's street car and mule that ran on First street from Madison down to the old O. R & N. ferry. At different times Scovie Pete had been professional singer, newsboy, boot black, streetcar conductor, mule-driver, a farmer and a fisherman who knew the habits of fish thoroughly and who will long be remembered on the Columbia River. He is survived by an aged father, Peter Samingsen, Sr., who served all through the Civil War in . the Iron Brigade from Wisconsin, and who has long been a farmer in Clackamas County. FEVER EPIDEMIC IS ON HEALTH OFFICERS WARX CITI ZENS TO BE CAREFUL. Seventy-five Cases of Scarlet Dis ease Are Under Quarantine In City at Present Time. Portland people must look carefully to their health and regard quarantine regulations if they would prevent a dangerous spread of the scarlet fever epidemic which now threatens the city, says Dr. Ferdinand H. Dammasch, deputy city physician. There are now 75 cases of the disease under quar antine and the neighborhood of Twenty-third and Everett streets is considered alarming. Upon the advice of City Physician Ziegler, Superintendent Rigler has de cided not to close the city schools for the present unless tne Board of Edu cation shall determine to the contrary, but Portland Academy will remain closed, pending a favorable turn in the situation. At St. Vincent's Hospital there are 14 cases and not enough beds to ac commodate the scarlet fever sufferers who have applied for admission. Soma of the cases are of a very virulent type, while others are mild. While not trying to minimize the danger of a spread of the disease the city health officers are endeavoring to reassure parents of school children. They say reasonable precautions are all that are necessary not only to protect one's own family, but greatly to assist the physicians in stamping out the disease. A complicating feature of scarlet fever is that it can be transmitted from one infected to a new victim by a third person who does not contract the disease himself. For this reason It is necessary to enforce rigidly the isolation of all who come in contact with the infection. From this time on the city officials will enforce a rigid quarantine wherever the disease de velops and will proceed drastically against any persons found violating it or concealing cases of scarlet fever. In its present stage of development the epidemic can be controlled by vigorous action. 125 WANT j0BE "COPS" City Physician Will Conduct Exami nation, for Eligible List. There are over 125 men in Portland now who want to become policemen. At least there are that many applicants on the list for examination by City Physician Ziegler today. Officers Keith and Leisy were yesterday detailed by Captain Baty to assist Dr. Ziegler in the work, which will commence this morning in the office of the City Physician in the City Hall. It is not believed that more than 25 or 30 men will pas3 the strict examina tion imposed on would-be guardians of the peace. The selections will be made in order that the eligible list may be held up to normal number. Several members of the force have left the service re cently, and consequently the list of eligi bles has been decreased. Some time ago, when an examination of about 50 appli cants took place, only two succeeded in passing to the satisfaction of the de partment. Besides a written examination, which the applicant must pass, he has to submit to a severe physical examination. To be come a wearer of brass buttons and a felt helmet, a man must be able to run 100 yards in 15 seconds. He has to be at least 6 feet 7 inches high, and must weigh 145 pounds or more. It Is con tended by some that the physical stand ard for pblicemen is too low. BERRY FESTIVAL PLANNED Estacada to Have Big Exhibit In First Week, of June. Under the auspices of the Estacada Commercial Club the people of Estacada and the surrounding territory are mak ing preparations to hold a big festival of OVER THE fORXERSTOXE) MRS. ANNA MARY E. MANN, STANDING) AT C. A. DOLPH, PRESIDING AT TUB CEREMONIES. Introductory Sale Royal Worcester, 2d WeeK. of S land ay's Big $1.50 Gloves, wry per pair, oni 75c Gloves, per a r- pair, at only tQC $1.75 Umbrellas, jgl.QQ 65c Hosiery, per pair, at on 1 y 27c You same mail you $1.25 Hosiery, at jq per pair, only QjC 25c Hosiery, per pair, at only J. (jC Men's Regular $1.00 Neckwear, on sale at, only 65 $1.50 and $2.00 Neckwear, for this sale only, at95 Men's Regular 50c Suspenders, for this Bale, only35' Men's 25c Neckwear, for this great sale" only, at19c 35c Socks, at this great sale, 3 Pairs for only 5Q? ,75c Cushion Covers, for the very low price, at 19? 20c Spachtel Doilies, extraordinarily low at, only 5 50c Beauty Pins, for this wonderfully low price 29 $1.50 Belt Pins, for this great reduction sale, at 49 $1.25 Hat Pins, for this great reduction sale, at 59 75c Collar Pin3, for this great reduction sale, at 39 Boys' Regular 35c Underwear, for this sale, only 19 Misses' Regular 25c Underwear this sale, only-15 $7.00 Corsets, specially priced for only $2T29 $5.00 Corsets, specially priced for only $298 $4.00 Corsets, specially priced for only $1787 50c Belts, special for this sale, at 29c 65c Belts, special for this sale, at 39c $2.50 Auto Veil3, specially priced this sale SI. 48 strawberries grown in that, district the first week In June. J W. Reed. Dr. H. V. Adix, A. E. Sparks L. E. Belfils and E. S. Womer are the general committee of arrange ments, with the following subcommit tees: Baseball and dance. A- R- Haskins and B. O. Boswell; music, L. E. Belfils; refreshments, Mrs. E. M Miller, Mrs. A. E. Sparks, Mrs. L- E. Belfils and Mrs. B. O. Boswell; purchasing supplies, A. E. Sparks and H. M. James; finance, W. D. Henthorn, E. S. Womer and H. M. James; programme, advertising and transportation, H. V. Adix, J. W. ReeJ and E. "W. Bartlett. The object of the festival is to demon strate what the Estacada district can produce in the way of berries. SCRIBER TRIAL AT HAND Many Witnesses Arrive to Testify in Case of ex-Banker. J. W. Scriber, ex-cashier for the Farm ers & Traders' National Bank at La Grande, will be placed on trial in the United States Court this morning in an swer to charges of embezzlement and for gery. The bank was wrecked in 1908, and it is asserted that the failure was due to an attempt to aid a bank at Sumpter and wild real estate speculation. The Sumpter bank was operated by a nephew of Scriber, Roy Miller. A large number of witnesses for the defense arrived in the city yesterday and are stopping at the Imperial. They are: J. H. Peare, F. P. Childers, W. Bn. Sar gent, C. D. Goodnough, J. B. Thorsen, T. Scroggins, R. Smith, L. Smith, F. Gaskill, W. Neidner and Dr. N. Moliter. D n fur Gets Next Convention. THE DATjT.ES, Or., May 8. (Spe- of Our Beautiful Bon Ton, Reng'o Announcements Are Condensed for Busy Shoppers Mail Orders Will be Filled at Sale Prices can shop with the safety through our order dept. as though came to the store. All Suits and Gowns $5Q and XJp At 13 Off Your unrestricteel choice of the stock, if it 's marked $50.00 or more at 1-3 off. cial.) The Wasco County Sunday School Association closed a very suc cessful two days' convention in this "THE FAMILY BEER FOR 30 YEARS THE VERY GAM "THE FAMILY BEER FOR 30 YEARS" Delivered at New Mme. Helene Corsets at Removal Sale Prices Belt arid Howd Front-Lace Corsets Sahlin Waists THis Ad Is Prepared To be read over your morning coffee Do not miss a. word of it. Great 75c Union Suits, for this wonder sale only, at 59? OstricK Plumes at One-Fouth Less $10.00 Trimmed Hats, for this great sale, only $3.95 $1.50 Dress Goods, for thi3 great sale only, at 59 60c Dress Goods, at the wonderfuilylow price 25 c $1.50 Black Goods, for this great sale only, at 87 $3.50 Hat Shapes, for this great sale only, at $1.98 $1.00 Foulard Silks, for this great sale only, at 79? $1.25 Foulard Silks, for this great sale only7a"t 98 $2.00 and $2.50 Suitings, for this great sale, at $1.29 Silk Remnants, for this great sale only, at ONE-HALF Women's $2.00 Handbags, for thi3 great sale, at98 $5.00 Black Seal Bags, for this great sale, at $3739 Women's $4.00 Handbags, for this great sale $1.98 $25.00 Silk Dresses, for this great sale $9.95 $45.00 Silk Dresses, for this great sale $18.85 Women's $40.00 Coats, for this sale, at $16.95 Women's $7.50 Sweaters, for this sale, at $3.95 $3.50 Coat Sweaters, for this sale, only $1 .95 $3.00 Waists, $i.23 $6.50 Waists, $2795 Women's $5.00 Pumps-Oxfords, for this sale $ 149 Others at only $1798 Still others at only $2.49 Men's $5.00 Oxfords, for this great sale, only $3.19 45c Ribbons, for this great sale, the yard, only 19 25c Fancy Neckwear, for this great sale only, at 10 $5.00 Wilton Rugs, for this great sale only, at $3.5Q $22.50 Wilton Rugs, for this great sale, only $16.50 $120.00 Wilton Rugs, for this great sale, only $80.00 $3.75 Dinner Sets, for this great sale only, at $2.6Q $24.00 Dinner Sets, for this great sale, at $13TOO $41.80 Dinner Sets, at this great sale only, at $24j;60 $219.00 Dinner Sets, at this great sale, only $120T0O $2.00 Bed Spreads, at this great sale only, at $1.48 3000 Towels, specially priced for this sale 6 and 7 15c Linen Crash, for this great sale only, yard 124 city last night with a big banquet to delegates and officers. Delegates from schools over the county were present. Its Intrinsic Value As a Tonic Is What Has Made It the Popular Brew for the Masses as Well As the Classes BEST REASON IN your home without extra chargeBoth phones $1,000,000 Portland's Greatest Merchandising Event Women's $30 Hats At $13.95 See them today a beau tiful assortment of street and dress) pattern all made up ready to $25.00 Trimmed Hats, at this sale ONE-FOURTH OFF $60.00 Trimmed Hats, at this sale ONE-TIHRD OFF $100.00 Trimmed Hats, at this sale ONE-HALF OFF" Women's $1.00 Gowns, for this great sale, only 59 Women's $3.75 Chemise, for thi3 great sal, at $1.98 $4.00 Combination Suits, at this great sale, at $2.19 $1.00 Corset Covers, at this great sale only, at 62 C Petticoats, at this great sale, Reduced ONE-THIRD Women's $1.00 Drawers, at this great sale, only 62 C Women's $3.75 Chemise, for this great sale, at $1.98 Infants' $1.50 Dresses, at this great sale only, at 7 9 50c Bath Towels, for this great reduction sale, at 35fr $1.25 Bath Towels, the great reduction sale, at 80? $!O and $12 Plumes At $4-98 Brood, French and Wil low Plumes; black and colors; a wonderful bar gain, you must come early. Officers elected for the year were: E. M. Hill, of Dufur, president; C. J. Brlg-ht, The Dalles, secretary; W. E. THE WORLD FOR $3.50 Plumes, specially priced this sale $2 .34 $6.00 Plumes, specially priced this sale $4.00 $12.00 Plumes, specially priced this sale $8.00' $15.00 Plumes, specially priced this sale $10.00" $20.00 Plumes, specially priced this sale $13.33" $27.50 Plumes, specially priced this sale $18.34 hats, don. $7.00 Hammocks, at this great sale only $5795 $12.00 Hammocks, atthis great sale, only $7.95 $50.00 Portieres, atthi3 sale, per pair $37.50 $14.00 Mattress, for this great sale at only $9.4Q $6.00 ' Couch Cover, for this great sale, at $4.45 $7.50 Curtains, for this sale at, per pair $3.95 Gilhousen, The Dalles, treasurer. The convention will be held at Dufur next year. 99 DRINKING