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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1913)
FIREMEN'S RELIEF PETITION IS FILED POPUliAB PORTLAND YOUNG WOMAN WHOSE ENGAGE MENT IS ANNOUNCED. 4 . a'.;V -?fV Initiative Bill Providing Pen sion Fund Signed by More Than 23,000 Citizens. ' i'.--TS". ? a. .S3 V-'Jj. . , . A, OPPOSITION IS NOT SEEN Measures Provides for Aged and In jured Members, Widows and Chil dren Heaviest Cost and Sup port Falls on Men. With its popularity attested to by the fact that It carried more than 23.000 signatures the Initiative petition re questing the City Council to place on the ballot at the coming city election a bill to create a firemen's relief and pension fund was filed at the City Hall yesterday morning. Battalion Chief John E. Young said last night that the members of the fire department probably will not begin their active campaign for the passage f the bill for about two weeks, but that after that time they will keep the measure incessantly before the public, urging the support of the voters for Its passage. 'We do not, however, expect that there will be any material opposition to the measure.- he said. "Practically everyone who was approached with the petitions expressed his hearty sympathy with it. Twenty-three thousand signatures is a large number to set out to get on an Initiative petition, no matter how popu lar It may be, but we experienced com paratively little difficulty in securing these signatures and could have. I be lieve, secured many more had it been necessary. Everyone who has worked In the movement Is well pleased with Its success so far and heartily thankful to the citizens of Portland for the in terest and assistance they have given." Coat Falls oa Hmws. Practically the entire support of the proposed pension, under the provisions of the measure, will devolve upon the members of the department. The fire men have long desired to have such a fund created, as it will enable them without the assumption of too heavy a burden to provide largely through their own efforts for the support of their families or themselves In case they should be killed or Incapacitated per manently. In brief, the provisions of the meas ure are as follows: The fund is created for the benefit of firemen who have served more than 10 years, for widows of firemen and children under the age of 16 years and for the relief and benefit of disabled firemen. It Is to consist of all fines, endowments and bequests, fees and gifts paid In, or given for extraordinary ser vice of any member of the department, except when the Executive Board spe cifically allows the fireman to retain the gift: a tax of 1 per cent a month withheld from the salaries of the fire men and a tax levy not to exceed one tenth of a mill annually upon the prop erty of the city. If on the first of December of any year the fund be found to have Teached $300,000. the Executive Board may rec comend that the property tax be dis continued for the ensuing year. Hosier to Be Invested. If the bill becomes a law one-half of the fund now on hand in the fire and police relief fund will be placed to the credit of the fire department's fund and the other half will go to a similar fund for the police department. The money Is to be invested In safe. Interest-bearing securities and it Is expected that it will become self-supporting after it has reached a total of $300,000. The firemen's relief and pension fund will be under the supervision of a board of trustees which will be com posed of the Mayor. City Treasurer, who will act as treasurer of the fund, without compensation, the Chief En . irlneer of the department, the City Auditor, who shall act as secretary of the board, and a member of the Fire Department, who shall be elected to the board by members of the Fire De partment every two years. The first election under this meas ure, if it shall pass, will be held on the second Monday of next June. The Executive Board of the city Is author ized to review the action of the board of trustees on appeal. Widows to Receive PcBslsna. A fireman who has served for 20 years or has been permanently dis abled may be retired on half pay. If temporarily disabled, he will receive full pay for one year and half pay If disabled for a longer period. Should a fireman die in the service and leave a widow, she will receive a pension equal to one-half his salary, or if he lias no wife, but leaves children under ) years of age. they will receive col lectively a pension of one-half his sal ary until they have reached the age of 11 years. Cost of funeral for any active or re tired member of the department upon bis death la also provided In the fund. A temporary member of the department shall receive relief or pension in case of disability or'death according to the discretion of the board, in considera tion of his services. The final clause of the measure pro vides. In view of the fact that the commission 1 charter is to come to a vote at this election, that the pro vision for the fireman's relief fund shall become a part of any new or altered charter, in case the existing charter is set aside by action of the Voters. BOY SCOUT TROOP STARTED Albina Organisation to Study Wood lore and Endurance. A troop of Boy Scouts has been or ganised at the Albina Branch Library, under the leadership of Claude As quilh. scoutmaster, and Frank Doug las, assistant scoutmaster. The boys are enthusiastic about the work. On Tuesday evenings the troop will drill In the auditorium of the library and every Saturday a "hike" will be taken iuto the surrounding country, to study woodland scoutcraft. endurance and general health. Arrangements are under way for an entertainment to defray the expense of uniforms, the boys being anxious to have full equipment. Both Mr. As qulth and Mr. Douglas have been scoutmasters in other cities and are familiar with all parts of the work, 'ew Depot Is Completed. VANCOUVER. Wash.. March !5. (Special.) The Washington-Oregon Corporation has completed an office and depot for the traffic department at Third and Columbia streets and has removed the traction department of fices there. The water offices will re main at Ninth and Washington streets. In the Kanck building. A spur from the Orchards-Sifton electrle line runs to this new depot, wuere there Is a waiting-room provided for passengers. MISS IRENE MISS FLYNN TO WED Ravmond IWcCarthy, Son of Pueblo's ex-Mayor, Fiance. CATHEDRAL TO BE SCENE News of Engagement of Noted So prano Soloist Comes as Big Sur prise to COO or More Guests as They Attend Smart Tea. SOCIAI. CALENDAR. Events Planned for Today. Mrs. Walter Bowne. Jr.. elaborate tea. Mrs. W. I- Morgan. Easter tea. Banfleld-Schulderman wedding to night at Trinity. For Tomorrow. Mn. J. Wesley Ladd's card party. Mrs. C. C Smith and Miss Lucille Smith, tea. Miss Laura Korell. evening card party. At a smart tea at the P. H. Flynn residence. In Northrup street, yester day, the engagement of Miss Irene Flynn. one of the gifted and attractive daughters of the household, to Ray mond McCarthy, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. McCarthy, of Pueblo, Colo., was announced. The news came as a great surprise to the 200 or more guests who attended the brilliant function. On en tering, each one was presented an en graved card bearing the names of the betrothed couple, the announcement being given by little Frances Prud homme, a dainty miss In a French lin gerie frock. The rooms were beauti fully decorated in palms and flowers. In the library, where the receiving par ty stood, masses of American Beauty roses were banked with the greens. The music-room was attractive with quantities of roses and palms. In the dining-room yellow was the predom inating shade. The table was centered with a tall cut glass vase of yellow rosea Yellow shaded candelebra cast a soft glow over the room. Mrs. Flynn was gowned In gray crepe meteor trimmed with silver lace. Miss Irene Flynn wore pink charmeuse and car ried an arm bouquet of roses. Miss Mamie Helen Flynn. sister of the bride elect, was pretty in golden charmeuse. She carried Richmond rosebuds. Mrs. M. A. Flynn wore a handsome robe of black lace over heavy silk; Mrs. John B, Flynn, of Albany, a stun ning costume of black with Spanish lace and touches of American Beauty. Those presiding in the dining-room were: Mrs. J. P. O'Brien. Mrs. Edward Boyce, Mrs. Frederick Eggert, Mrs. P. J. Cronin. Mrs. Amanda Zan, Mrs. Da vid Dunne. Mrs. J. R. Wiley, Mrs. J. C. Costello. Among the young matrons and maids assisting were: Mrs. Roland Chapman. Mrs. Irving Stearns. Mrs. George Hodder (Constance French), Miss Jean Martin. Miss Katherlne Hunt Miss Leila Guthrie. Miss Dorothy Moul ton. Miss Frances Brady. The P. H. Flynna have resided In Portland for several years, and both Mtss Irene and Miss Mamie Helen are prominent in musical and social circles. They have many friends through the state and in Colorado and Idaho. Mr. McCarthy is the son of T. G. McCar thy, an ex-Mayor of Pueblo. The wedding will be an elaborate event of June and will be solemnized at the cathedral where the bride-to-be has been soprano soloist for three years. An Interesting announcement Is that of the engagement of Miss Ruth Han sen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hansen, and Thomas Marshall Word. Jr, son of Sheriff and Mrs. Word. The news doubtless will come as a great surprise to many of their friends. When cards were received by several of the younger set yesterday stating that Miss Jean Dunbar would enter tain on April S for Miss Josephine Stapleton, a bride-elect. Mrs. T. E. Dooley, a recent bride, and Miss Ruth Hansen, the younger maids and ma trons wondered why Miss Hansen was to be honored. When asked if It were true that she was a prospective bride. Miss Hansen admitted the fact and now that the secret Is out she probably will be showered with social compli ments. Mrs. Hansen had Intended to give a large announcement tea at the family home In GUsan street later In the season, but since the news has been made known the entertainment will have to take another form. Miss Hansen and Mr. Word are graduates of the State Vniverslty. She is a pop ular Gamma Phi Beta Sorority girl and he was prominently Identified with Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Mr. Word la at present serving asa dop-, S3? KhifiSMii 1 1 1 FLYXN. uty in his father's office. The wed ding will take place in July . Mrs. P. S. Campbell was hostess on Monday evening at a theater party at the Empress. Six guests shared her hospitality and were entertained at a supper following the performance. St- Andrew's Church of East Ninth and Alberta streets will give its annual Easter social and dance this evening. A large attendance is expected and a good time Is assured lor an. An or chestra will play during the entire evening. The silver tea given at the Old Peo ple's Home on Monday was a pro nounced success. The spacious balls, parlor and dining-room were attractive ly decorated with hyacinths, lilies, car. nations and other flowers, the gifts of interested friends. The dining-room was in yellow, daffodils and Jonquills prevailing. Mrs. C. E. S. Wood and Miss Etta Failing arranged this part of the day's entertainment. At the tea tables were noticed Mrs. H. W. Corbett, Mrs. William C. Alvord, Mrs. A. I Max well and Mrs. J. N. Teal. The candy table. In charge of Mrs. Morris Whitehouse, was unusually at tractive. It was spread with a Japanese cloth embroidered In blue. At one end of the table was a pot of Dorothy Perkins roses and at the other, a silver vase of Japanese Cherry blossoms. The delicious wares were displayed In Japanese wicker baskets and the whole effect was most artistic Mrs. Whitehouse was assisted by Miss Clara Weidler, Miss Isabelle Gauld and Mra Robert Wilson Forbes. The programme contained clever readings by Mrs. Her. bert Garr Reed, solos by Mrs. Fred Olson, Aaron Currier and Will Graham. Miss Modesta Mortensen contrmutea violin numbers. The guests were re ceived by the members of the board of directors. The officials expressed deep gratitude for the many generous donations and kindnesses of which .the home had been the recipient. HOOD RIVER, Or., March 25. (Spe cial.) The first marriage ceremony to be performed in the new Asbury Meth odist Church here, and a record early morning event for this city, was the wedding, yesterday morning, of Arlo Bradley and Miss Vivian Shrum. The marriage came as a surprise to the friends of the young couple, who came to attend the sunrise prayer meeting at the church. When the service was over Mr. Bradley and Miss Shrum and the bridegroom's father. Willis Bradley, remained behind and Rev. W. B. Young performed the ceremony. Mr. Bradley is engaged in the manufacture of ce ment drain tiles ana Duuaing diocks In this city. His bride is a daughter of W. H. Shrum, a prominent orchardlst. Miss Marjorle Reed was hostess last night at a card party at which she entertained a score of the young er set. Spring blossoms were used in decorating the rooms. After the game of bridge an elaborate supper was served. Miss Henrietta Failing entertained yesterday at an elaborately appointed luncheon at which covers were laid for 20 guests. The affair was one of the smartest functions of Easter week. Mrs. W. L. Morgan and Mrs. H. S. Morgan will be hostesses today at the W. L. Morgan residence, 722 Schuy ler street, between the hours of 2 and S, when they will entertain the wo men who are members of the White Temple. A number of matrons will as sist in receiving. Music will be a fea ture of the day. At the regular meeting of the Wo men's Political Science Club yesterday in the Medical building, the following officers were unanimously elected: President. Mrs. Sara A. Short; first vice-president, Mrs. Edith Rockwell; second vice-president, Mrs. Catherine Lonegren: recording secretary, Mrs. B. ROLE OF SERVANT IN "EAST LYNNE" MAKES EMPRESS MAN AGER WAIT ON GEORGE L. BAKER. . lAETi A.3 L.M7Y' 1SA.8EU AS H, W. FIERO.NG WILL If you are collecting Trading Stamps, etc., call today, Red Letter Day, at the S. & H. Premium. Parlors, fourth floor, Olds, Work man & King bldg., or at Piano Manufacturers' Trade Extension Bu reau, third floor, Eilers building, Broadway, for merly Seventh Street, at Alder Street. An Offer Unprecedented. The Climax of the Many Eilers 15th Anniversary Surprises Every caller at the Premium Parlors or any buyer, even if only of a 15c sheet of music, today at any of the departments (except Talking Machines) of Eilers Music House, will be entitled to a certificate good for more than 1100, and nearly every person who has ever purchased a new piano at any of the forty Eilers stores along the Pacific Coast will be entitled to more than double this number. Tomorrow only Red Letter Day, An offer unprecedented and of utmost importance to every collector of S. & H. Trading Stamps. Eggleston; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mary Sayre; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Tutthill; auditor. Dr. L. Riker; custo dian, Mrs. Marian Schneider. Mrs. M. Fortiner, the retiring president and or ganizer of the club, was elected an honorary member. Preceding the busi ness meeting, Mrs. Short read an ably written paper on the commission form of government and outlined its various phases. The club Is non-partisan and meets for the study of subjects of civic interest. This afternon" at 2:30 o'clock the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Sellwood Y. M. C. A. will meet in the parlors of the As sociation, Esst Fifteenth street and Spokane avenue. At 3 o'clock there will be a programme to which Miss Ursula Young will contribute vocal numbers; Mrs. G. W. Stokes will sing; Mrs. R. H. Tate, president of the Oregon Congress of Mothers, will speak on "Teaching Children Responsibility." Refreshments and a social hour will follow. Mrs. C. J. Mathis entertained the members of the Rossmere Literary Club at her home on Monday. Inter esting addresses were srlven by Mrs, R. E. Gehr, Mrs. A. M. Allspaugh, Mrs. John Shaw and Mrs. Mathis. Chapter A, P. E. O., met this week with Mrs. G. A. Rodgers, of 842 Mult nomah street. Mrs. W. A. Herman, state nresident of the society, and Mrs. C. W. Riddell were the guests of the day. Little Frances Wardner played two piano solos and Mrs. George Peek read an interesting paper on "Women Dramatists and Composers. A dainty luncheon was served at the close of the programme. The Portland Teachers' Club, of which Miss Emma Grlebel is president, will give an elaborate reception in honor of Mrs James B. Kerr at the Hotel Mult nomah Friday night. Mrs. Kerr recent ly was elected a member of the Board of Education. Tlerrrer Is preparing drastlo laws to deal with th smoke nuixance. THE. . COOKVVKVNTS. TO KNOW IP" - YDU Wl LI HAVE. THE, POTATOES WITH THE1K. "TACK.ET3 ON OE. IN THE NUDE. ? PE.e.OKl(o rue famiuV ArPSAB AS JOTC& -dtp CUES ARE BURDENSOME 'EMPRESS aiAJfAGEK KEPT ON JUMP I.V "EAST 1YSXE.'-' H. W. Plerong, as Joyce, Must An swer Beck and Call of All Tick et Sale Grows by lieaps. Seventy-five cues have to be watched and waited for In "East Lynne," by H. W. Pierong, manager of the Empress, who has the part of Joyce, the female family servant, in the burlesque to be presented by the theater managers at the Heilig tomorrow night. Did George Baker, the leading lady, ring for ice water? Poor Joyce has to be there with a hop, skip and a jump to wait upon the petticoated boss. Every roar uttered by Frank Coffin berry, the villain, brings Joyce, all in a tremor, to see whether big George, whether he is Lady Isabel or Madame Vine, is in danger. Does Archibald. ("Bill" Pangle), the twice-married person, want a cigar ette? Joyce grabs his skirts and runs to be of service. Thus, from the time the first curtain is rung up until the last drops on a perfectly serene "East Lynne," Joyce is doing a marathon at the bidding of every Tom, Dick and Harry in the pro duction. Final touches have been put on the burlesque and. everything is In readi ness for the theater moguls to present a perfect production tomorrow night. The managers have bought, borrowed iTd purloined articles of feminine ap M parel to complete their stage ward robes. In dress rehearsal yesterday they were everything that could be de sired In the burlesque line. The seat sale has been great and is increasing daily. The greater portion of the lower floor of the Heilig has been reserved and ' the balcony seats are going like the bromidic hotcake. The parade to be given by the man agers tomorrow at high noon promises to be an exciting event. Fifty musi cians will lead the pageant, a platoon of police will find room in line and a dozen parade features not announced will be sprung on an unsuspecting pub lic. The line of march will be down 50 YEARS OF CONSTANTLY INCREASING POPULARITY HAVE CROWED THE INFALLIBLE REPUTATION OF BALTIMORE SoM at n fint-rhss V.'M. LANAHAN & Open Thursday, arch 27th Washington Street at town. That's the only detailed an nouncement made by the theater chief tains. "Be on Broadway at noon and you can't miss the great parade." That's the advice Milt Seaman, "Bill Pangle and others are whispering to their friends' friends. "East Lynne'" will he only one eleventh of the great show tomorrow night, as ten vaudeville acts have been engaged to keep the Heilig throng amused while It is waiting to Bee George I Baker and his merry col leagues In skirts and other makeup. St. Louis streetcars In 1012 killed 41 persons. There were S8 killed In 1911. cafts and by jobbers. SON, Baltimore Md. Sixth