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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 4, 1911)
TIIE MOItSIXG OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, MAY. A, 1911. 'S MAYOR IN OFFICE After Week of Sensations, Of ficials of City Quit and Others Begin. ' .RECALLS NOW SUGGESTED y Councilmcn ItttiM to Yield to D l xnsnda Affecting Restrictions oa Tenderloin and, Saloon. Im j. posed by Chief ot Police ; ABERDEEN. Wash. May - Sp- eimL) Th. new city administration V headed by. James W. Parks. Mayor, f took office tonight. W. H. Tamblyn ' auccls elam ScIineMer as chief ot !'.he Are department and F. R- Archer. jwho resigned several days ago as Chief 5 of Police following a, fight made against i I Mm by a certain element of the new Council. . but who had agreed to re ', main la office until Parks could select i .Hotter man. refused to stay longer ; than tonight. Captain George Dean, ex-chler. has ' teen named temporary chief, lie will ! occupy the office for week or until i parks can select another man. C W. ' Ewart. Incumbent, was reappointed 1 City Engineer and the street depart- ment was merged with Ms department. ; ThlB lets out Superintendent Arthur, of the street department. No successor - fc been named for Arthur. ' O. E. MeDougall la also retired as su perintendent of the water department. .'. lie is succeeded by r L. McOtllles. These selections are the result of an agreement effected between Parks and I' members of the Council who bad stood - out against Archer, the members flnal ' 1 agreeing to support the new Mayor la ail of his appointments prorlded he - would not name Archer as Chief of Police. While not a part of the agreement. , W. T. Ingram. Councilman from the 'Second Ward, who had been slated for president of the Council, went Into the office on the vote of Parks, me Council ' itself standing six for Ingram and six for H. B. Elder. Councilman from the Flxth Ward. Ingram haa moved to Westport and his eligibility to hi seat Is being seriously questioned. He prob- - ably will resign soon. A resolution ' was passed In his own ward last night demanding his resignation. Tonight's results follow a week of . sensations. Ever since It was an-'- nounced that a combine had been ' framed against Archer because of the restrictions he had Imposed upon the ' tenderloin and the saloons, the city 1. haa been up In arms against the organ ization. The Councllmen. however, refused to yield. Recalls are now suggested. The Mayor. In his message, demanded econ omy and .uggested as the first step In that direction that policemen be re- quired to work ten hours a day and the force reduced. This follows a sugges tion of Attorney Tenner that the state ' ' etght-bour law does not apply to police men. Ex-Attorney-General Bell ruled that policemen were Included. STATE IS MADE DEFENDANT ." Tide- t Eastern Oregon Asylum Site Involved In Suit. PESDLETOX Or, May J. (Special) " a call for a meeting In Pilot Rock. Tuesday. May Is. of all the users of water from Birch and McKay Creeks lias been Issued. The purpose of the meeting Is to organise, decide on a line of defense and to present a united front to the Government In It. suit against the 130 users of water for lni Sjatloa purposes In Umatilla County. The Government Is attacking the va ' Ildlty of nearly every water right on ' he Cmatllla and tributaries, and In those cases where the tight Is not at tacked It Is alleged the claimants bars appropriated more water than they need or can uee. One of the most Important defendants ila the big suit Is the state of Oregon, hoy reason of Its having acquired one of the oldest and most valuable water rights on the Umatilla River through -e.se purcbane of the R. I Oliver farm for the site of the Eastern Oregon ' branch eoylum. 1R0AD SIGNS BADLY NEEDED .tEpokano Aatolst Gives) Oregon Hint to Improve Conditions. EUGENU. Or, May . (Special.) Josh I Wilson, of Spokane, a brother of the newly-elected Socialist Mayor of Berkeley, passed through here yester Lay on his way home from California. Mr. Wilson Is traveling by auto and Is accompanied by his family, his party feeing one of the first to cross the 61s kiyous and Calapoola. this Spring. Commenting on road conditions In the two states. Mr. Wilson said that while the roads of Oregon are generally setter than those of Northern Califor nia, the absence of gule boards In this state la a great Inconvenience to the traveler. He praised highly the care with which the placing of guide boards Is looked after In the Southern state, and commended the move of the Eugene Commercial Club to place road aigns In this county. i JAIL BREAK IS PREVENTED Tool Found In Bedding of Rose, bars; Prisoners. ROSEBURO. Or, May X. (Special.) Tbe third attempt to break jail In this city in the past three months was prevented by the officers late yester- ', day. when a search of the cells In the County Jail revealed a number of flies. ' hacksaws and other implements. That the IS prisoners confined In Jail had deliberately planned to make their escape Is evidenced In the battered con dltlon of the bars. The men worked at night, while in the day they secreted their tools In the bedding. " Sheriff Qulne believes that the prisoners are receiving asststanos from the outside. Inasmuch as the tools found are of durable construction and could not have been manufactured by the prisoner. HOOD RIVER ROYAL HOST Codern Woodmen of State Gathee. Governor West Detained.' ! ' HOOD RITER, Or, May a PjxeIal.) ' eWlth. IM delegates from the differ ABERDEEN NEW ent cities of the state the fifth annual state camp of the Modern Woodmen ot America began Its two-day session here last night with a publlo assemblags at tended by 1000 people at the Hellbron ner Hall. All afternoon trains havs been crowded with Woodmen, who have been met by a large delegation of local members of the order headed by a brass band. Many of the delegates are accompanied by their families and the hotels are experiencing difficulty In accommodating the numbers. After an address of welcome by Mayor E. H. Hartwig to .which a re sponse was made by George Hyland, of Portland, the first Woodman Initiated at a state camp west of the Rocky Mountains, a short speech was made by District Deputy Consul J. W. Simmons. The publlo meeting closed with a musical programme by prominent Hood River talent. Governor West, who was sxpected to be present at the meeting wired In the early evening that he had been detained by official business In Portland. Tomorrow the delegates will WASHINGTON STATE COIXEGK MAS MW rVSTBCCTOB. .;J3 Miss Jaerphlae T. Berry, M- . STATE COLLEQE. Pullman. Wash.. May a. (Special.) Miss JOMphlse T. Barry, M. 8.. of Columbia University. New Tork City, and Ph. D, of Tale University, has been elected bead ef the department of domeetie economy ef the State College, which ts the sod ef a quest ef three years by the president ef the collage and Board of reseats of the institution. If las Berry Is recommended by Elles H. Rich- . arda president of the American Borne Economics Association, and by C F. Lngworthy. vtce-presMent, ss one of the leading women today in the Held of home eoonomlcs. Recommenda tions In her behalf which have been submitted by leading educators of the East are deemed of remarkable strength by the state College authori ties; make a tour of the Hood River Valley by automobile, returning la the after noon to the city to witness a baseball game between Woodmen teams from The Dalles and Portland. NOTED PIONEER IS DEAD SAM ILXi D. LAUGHLIX CAME TO STATE IX 1847. . Tie Spent 6ome Time in Trek Gold Camps and Was Active All His IMo la, Public Affairs. MITCHELL Or, May t (Special.) Samuel D. Laughlin. a well-known pio neer, died at the home of his son. E. R. Laughllrv near Mitchell. Wheeler County, Oregon, April 22, 1311. He was born In Lincoln County, Missouri. May 13. 1835. With bis father's family, he crossed tbe plains with teams to Tamhill County, Oregon. In 1M7. In 1SS1 be went to tho Treka mines In California, but spent only a few months there. When he returned to his homo In Yamhill County, In Janu ary. VSA. he enlisted la Company C un der Captain Ankeny, and served In the Yakima Indian war. He participated In many battles and hard marches and i Sassael D. Laaghlla. much scouting. He was married to Miss Amanda Mtnter, a native of the State of Iowa. In Washington County, Ore gon, in list. She came to Oregon In 18SS and to them six children were born, four of whom are living: E. B. and Ellis Laughlin. both leading stock raisers of Wheeler County, and E. E. Laughlin. a wealthy stockman of Crook County, and Mrs. Nellie F. Steers, of Wasco County. Mr. Laughlin took great interest In all matters pertaining to education. PORTLAND THESPIAN WEDS Ernest O. " Van Pelt and Mao J. Tborno Married at Salem. BAI.F.M. Or, e May L (Special) Ernest C- Van Pelt, of Portland, an ac tor and formerly a member of the Kolb At Dill company, secured a marriage license here today and was married to Mae J. Thome, of Los Angeles. State Senator Hal D. Pattoa appeared as a witness to the license. The ceremony was performed by Rev. P. 8. Knight. Evidently Van Pelt desired to escape too much solicitude upon the part of bis Portland friends and quietly came to this city. Mr. Van Pelt Is a member of the Lyric Musical Comedy Company. UPPER IS HELD Woman and Three Others to Be Tried for Assault. BONDS OF $1000 EXACTED Victim Is Prominent Clark County Farmer, Accused try Sirs. Helblng of Making- Uncomplimentary Remarks Abont Her. VANCOUVER, Wash, May - (Spe cial.) Charged with assault In tho sec cond degro for horsewhipping J. M. Hoff. a prominent farmer of Sara, near Vancouver, Mrs. Henrietta Helbing was today bound over to the Superior Court by G. Lloyd Davla, Justice of the peace. She was released on 11000 ball. With her were also bound over her two sons, Harvey and Allen Helbing. both minors, and Emmett Bellinger, son of the late Judge C. B. Bellinger, of Portland. Each was required to furnish S1000 ball. Mrs. Helbing bad heard that Mr. Hoff had said uncomplimentary things about her. She had tried to have Hoff prose cuted, but the county attorney did A t.v. im ih. mi. rfleffmlne? the evi dence not sufficient. Waving a whip . . . ir. v- 1-M - mil. in tne iact nui. wo - road train at Knapps. ' she demanded that he retract certain statements. Ti'l.t. k . a WM sons A riuirhter and several men. In a general fiht that w v. . a .i,w , v. hln Tlnff wee knocked down and suffered two broken libe, a black eye and body cruises. Court. Tillie Helbing. Guy Gilbert and H. Grlndrod were arrested. These were dismissed. It Is probable that the case will bs tried at the jury session this month. CORVALLIS MEN HONORED E. "TV. Fisher and John Or barn Greeted by Brother Masons. CORVALLIS, Or, May 8. (Special) Corvallis Lodge, No. 14, A. F. and A. 1L. gave a reception last night in honor of E. W. Fisher and John Osburo, the senior Masons of the local organisa tion and among the oldest craftsmen In the Oregon jurisdiction. For 64 and 63 years respectively have these hon ored brothers labored In Masonery. Mr. FUher Joined the fraternity here In 1837 and is the oldest living mem ber of Corvallis lodge. Mr. Osburn began bis Masonic career a year later at Meadville. Pa. He has been a mem ber of Corvallis lodge since 1864. Masons of all degrees, their fami lies and members of the Eastern Star joined last night In making the oc casion one long to be remembered by the veteran craftsmen, and a notable event In local Masonic history. Professor Horner, of the Oregon Agricultural College, acted as chairman during the Interesting programme and addresses were made by Professor Berchtold. Z. H. Davla and Dr. J. R. N. Bell, the senior grand chaplain In all Masonry. Miss Kelser spoke for the sisters ef the Eastern Star. The McGlnnls orchestra and Miss Wood bury. Instructor In violin at the Ore gon Agricultural College, gave a num ber of choice musical selections. An intensely Interesting feature of the programme was an autobiography of Mr. Fisher, read by Mr. Davis. RAILROADS COUNTED OUT Rate Flcht In Washington Is Be tween East and West 6 ides. TACOMA. May 8. (Special.) Rail way officials attending the rate hear ing before the State Railway Commis sion, seem to be getting a great deal of satisfaction over the sharp contest for points being waged between the shippers of the western part of tbe tats and the shippers of the eastern side. The hearing has resolved Itself Into a light of this character with the State Commission as the referee, say the railway men.- The commission is now In tbe position which the xrall roads have occupied for years, they declare. In the midst of the conflict, how over, shippers from both sides of the mountains feel they are scoring defi nitely against the railroad rates now In effect. E. F. Mlsslnger, of the Hunt St Mottet Company, wholesale bard ware dealers, offered many figures to show that while many reductions have been made on shipments of hardware west bound from the Middle West, none haa been made on shipments from Puget Sound. The effect, he said, has been constantly to decreaae the terri tory In which the Sound houses can do business. COMMERCIAL CLUB ELECTS Baker City Body Officials Report Tear of Progress. BAKER. Or, May 8. (Special.) The annual election of directors and banquet of the Baker Commercial Club was held at the Elks' Club last evening. There were over 200 members and guests in attendance. The annual reports of the president and manager were made and showed a fine record of accomplishments during tbe past year. One of the speakers of the evening was James J. Sayer. field secretary or the Portland Commercial Club and Oregon Development League. He made a speech urging the further co-operation of the local industrial body with the Portland Club, and other clubs of the state. Another of the sneakers was Senator C. C. McColloch, who made a plea to the directors to give the young men of the organisation more of a chance In Its work, predicting great results therefrom. A motion to amend tho constitution to do away with the control by the board of directors and vest It In the officers with appointive powers In regard to nam ing committees, was voted down. Governor Bay Appoints Delegates. OLTMPtA, May 8. (SpeclsX) Gov ernor Hay naa appointed F. W. Graham, of Seattle, Great' Northern Immigra tion agent, as a delegate. to the North western Development Association meet ing to bo beld at Helena, May 4 and 6. He bas also named A- Piper to repre sent the Wenatchee Commercial Club. Do you know that ot all the minor ailments colds are by far the most dangerous? It Is not the cold Itself that you need fear, but the serious diseases that it often leads to. Most of these are' known as germ diseases. Pneumonia and consumption are among them. Why not take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and cure your cold while you can! For sals by all deal- An Unusual Offering in Handbags $2.50 and $3 Handbags, $1.69 Wiile they last we offer thesex exceptional values in Ladies' Handbags that have always sold at $2.50 and $0. In walrus, goat seal and fluffed alligator. Colors, brown, green, tan, blue and black. See the display of these bags in our "Washington-street window. . We axe also closing out at 79 a line of Handbags that have been fairly priced at $1.50. A stout, serviceable handbag in walrus and goat seaL Colors, tan, black and brown. On display in leather section. Men's Purses, 17c For gentlemen we are offering at 17 an assortment of Purses in pigskin, calf, seal and alligator that have sold at 25c and 35c These are good purses, and they will both look well and wear welL Special Sale of Bean Pots and Casseroles These are smooth polished, pottery lined, with handsome, . nickel-plate holders. They lend an air of elegance to any dining table. See them on exhibition today in our corner window. . . ' Bean Pots, quart size, specially priced at... S1.59 Casseroles, 3-pint size, specially priced at. ... v .$2.69 We have 10,000,000 Picture Postcards, latejviews, at 10 a dozen. Woodard, Clarke & Go. Washington and Fourth Streets. Let our experts frame your pictures u correct styles at -lowest prices. SHUR-ON EYE GLASSES Grace the Face You can buy cheap glasses elsewhere for less than you can buy good glasses here; but you can't buy good glasses elsewhere for less than you can here. We confine ourselves to the optical business "This one thing we do." Columbian Optical Co. 133 Sixth Street fAbout May 15, 145 Sixth Street. f,ll. HOOD ROAD HURRIES ELECTRIC LiTXE PTTRCHASES THIRD EXGDTE FOR WORK. Tracklayers 'Are Now Approaching 6andy River and Expect to Have 1a.bors Finished by May 20. Developments on the new Mount Hood electric line beteween Portland: and the Bull Run River have necessi tated tbe purchase of the third locomo tive for use by the construction depart ment. The engine, which was secured from the Southern Pacific Company, was delivered yesterday and will be placed In commission today. The first engine that the company purchased Is now being; used In exca vating; the slides that the recent rains brought down from the high hills east of Gresham. covering; the tracks at some places to a depth of from 15 to 20 feet. An additional week will be required In completing this work. With the bridge across the Sandy River nearly completed, the end of con struction work on the new line is Tn sight. The contractors promise to have the bridge open for tracklaylns; early next week. This Is the only thing; now that Is preventing; the connection of tbe entire line from Gresham to the site of the big; power-house at the Junotlon of the Sandy and Bull Tiun Rivera The structure, which is 1600 feet longr. con sists of three Howe truss spans. Track layers now are approaching; the Sandy River and as soon as they can enter the bridge will start to place rails across it. They expect to have the entire line com pleted by May 20. On account of the Increasing work in all departments of the Mount Hood en terprise the railroad work has been segregated from the light and power department. E. R. Ernsberger, who has had charge of much construction on the new line, hereafter will be general man ager of the railway department, while K. W. Bonness will exercise similar jurisdiction over the light and power field. C B. Smith, of the engineering firm of'Smith, Kerry St Chace. who has had general charge of the work here, will continue to be general manager. . The big power plant at the Junction of the Bull Run and Sandy Rivers, which now is under construction, will not be completed until late In Fall, prob ably not until the middle of November. After the power from that source Is available the company will be able to take care of all Its business. Construc tion of the big reservoir for this plant has been started by Twohy Bros, contractors. Orders for the Installation of a mo dern interlocking plant at the crossing of the Troutdale line of the Portland Railway, Lglht Sz Power Company have been placed. The plant oonsists of an eight-lever Saxby & Farmer machine which Is designed to make crossing ac cidents impossible. Temporarily the conductors on Mount Hood trains will operate the levers, while the Troutdale cars will be able to pass through the crossing at any time as It always will be open for them. As soon as regular service is inaugu rated, however, a man will be employed to remain regularly in the lever-house. Jnllaetta Druggist Freed. MOSCOW. Idaho, May l 8pertal Dr. W. A, Borns, a druggist of Julla etts, this county, who has been on trial for several days In the District Court oa charge of practicing medicine wlth i ont state license, was discharged by the jury tonight and the seoond case against him was dismissed by Judge Steele. r To Come 'til you of palate who have quit seeking for the one best beverage because they've found it Real satisfaction in every glass v sparkle vim and go. Quenches cools like Send for our interest ing booklet. 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