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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1902)
IS THE SUNDAY OKEGONIAN, PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER ,21, 1902. WOULD REVIVESUNDAYLAW GRAKT 31'KAY SAYS HE "WISHES VIOLATORS OF IT PROSECUTED. Charge District Attorney Chamber lain With Refusing WaVrant Chamberlain's Reply. PORTLAND, Sept. 20. (To the Editor.) In view of the fact that a state law exists requiring business housese to ob serve the Sabbath, I ask you to publish the following to show the honest and peace-loving people of our city where the blame lies for not enforcing the law: Hill's Annotated Laws of Oregon (Vol. J), section 1SS0 (CCS), page 956: "If any person shall keep open any store, shop, grocery, ball-alley, billiard-room or tip-ling-house for purpose of labor or traffic, or any place of amusement, on the first day of the week, commonly called Sun day or the Lord's day, such person, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than 550; provided that the above provision shall not apply to keepers of drug stores, doctor-shops, undertakers, Hverystable keepers, butchers and bakers; and all circumstances of necessity and mercy may be pleaded in defense, which shall be treated as questions of fact for the Jury to determine when the offense la tiled by a Jury." lie Sought a. "Warrant. Having secured evidence against the firm of "Woodard, Clarke & Co., that it was openly violating the above law, I went to City Attorney McMary and asked for a warrant to arrest the above firm. He 'referred to hlo deputy, Fitzgerald. From him I learned that it would be a state case and was referred to Deputy District Attorney Gatens. I presented my case and afked for a warrant. Mr. Gatens told me I could not get a war rant for any one violating a Sunday law, as he was opposed to any such law, and would like to see everything wide open all the time. Knowing that It would be beneficial (especially to the laboring men and women). I resolved not to give up, and as a last resort I went to Mr. Cham berlain. District Attorney, and after pre senting my case to him he refused point blank to Issue a warrant, saying that he did not believe a jury would convict these gentlemen If the case were brought to trial. Mr. Chamberlain seemed to think I had a personal grudge against the above firm. After I had convinced him that my only object was the observance of the Sabbath, he asked me to jump on to the saloon-keepers and have them arrested. "Very well," I said, "give me a warrant for the arrest of Erickson, a saloon-keeper." "No," he said. "I am loth to do bo." and I failed to get the warrant that I was justly entitled to. Wants Chamberlain Impeached. Now, when an officer positively refuses to do his duty, simply because the law does not just suit him, I think, as Mr. McCusker does, that he should be im peached. My object in singling out "Woodard. Clarke & Co. Is that they are a large firm, and if we could compel them to observe the Sabbath law, the saloons and other places of business would event ually be brought into line. If a poor, unfortunate man afeks for a meal or night's lodging and the officers can get their hands on him he is immediately arrested and sent to the Tockplle, because that law suits the officers. Now, I will ask why the above law was' made, or what benefit is such a law, when, as Mr. Chamberlain says, you can not find a jury to convict a man under It? Am I right or wrong? Is the law Just or unjust? "Will some one who knows please, answer these questions? GRANT M'KAY. Chamberlain Ans-rrera Him. District Attorney Chamberlain stated In regard to the contentions of Mr. McKay that he had received his request for a warrant against Woodard. Clarke & Co., but had refused It for several reasons: "I would not Issue a warrant in this case for the Teason that I do not believe in" marking out one firm to proceed against. I told Mr. McKay that, if he would bring In the saloonmen on this affair, I would undertake to see it through. I do not consider it a matter of justice to arrest a party on the evi dence of a man who went there for the purpose of inviting a violation of the law. I am willing to go against all; I am unwilling to satisfy what may be simply a grudge on the part of Mr. McKay. I want it understood that I did not refuse to give Mr. McKay a warrant if he would satisfy me that he Intended to carry the matter through, regardless. He did not so satisfy me, and further, he did not ask for a warrant against Erlck Eon. "When he says he did, he does not say the truth." UNCLE SAM NEEDS LUMBER Portlnnd Mills Are Asked' to Bid on 11,000,000 Feet for Manila. Uncle Sam Is after 11,000.000 feet of Ore gon or Washington fir. He wants it de livered at Portland, Seattle or Tacoma for shipment to the Philippines. The local Quartermaster yesterday . received orders from Washington to advertise for bids. The bids will be opened at the three cities at noon September 29. Of the lumber, 9.2S4.O00 feet will be rough and 1,716,000 feet will be dressed. Cedar doors to the number of 2366 are wanted. The largest single shipment of lumber ever made from the Pacific Coast, about 3,900,000 feet, was on the steamship Oce ana last September. It would take three such big cargoes to transfer to the Phil ippines the lumber ordered by the Gov ernment. Following are the specifications for the lumber: 24,000 feet. SxS. 20 feet long. 2,300,000 feet. Gx6, 16 to 34 feet long. 90.000 feet. 4x4. IS to 24 feet long. 19.000 feet. 3x12, 16 feet long. 1,201.000 feet, 2x12, 12 to 26 feet long. 434.000 feet. 2x10, 12 to 34 feet long. 694,000 feet, 2x8. 12 to 2S feet long. C74,000 feet, 2x6, 12 to 44 feet long. 543,000 feet, 2x4. 12 to 22 feet long. 3,375,000 feet, 1x12, 12 to 26 feet long. 1.352,000 feet, 1x6. tongued and grooved. 150,000 feet, by not over 6. matched and headed celling. 214,000 battens, dressed one side. 1676 five-panel O. G. .cedar doors, 1 by 2 feet S inches by 6 feet S Inches, with raised panels. 690 five-panel O. G. cedar doors. 1 inches thick by 2 feet 6 Inches by 6 feet S Inches. TWENTY-ONE YEARS' WORK Successful Convention of Linn Coun ty "Woman's Temperance Union. The Linn County "Woman's Christian Temperance Union has juyt closed one of Its most profitable annual conventions. The meeting was held at the W. C. T. U. Hall, owned by the enterprlzlng, zealous union. Albany Central, organized 21 years ago. The hall had been prettily decorated by the deft hands of the "Y.s." The first session opened at 1:30 P. M. and was well attended, a large number of local unions of the county being repre sented. The welcome address by Mrs. Dr. Erskinc was cordial and enthusiastic, and was responded to by Mrs. Stannardt of Ashswalo W. C. T. U., whose address was also forcible and full of zeal. These addresses were followed by a well-prepared programme In charge of the Young "Woman's Christian Temperance Union, which cons'stcd of recitations, reading of papers and music, all of keen interest. A varliamentary drill In catechism form proved the delegation well Informed on parliamentary rules. X the first evening session a gold medal contest was held, contestants coming from different rarts of the county. Miss Meda Brown, of Shedd, won the medal, and it was presented with some earnest, well-chosen words by -Mrs. Addlton, Na tional organizer The morning session of the second day was a busy one. It was occupied by re ports of officers and superintendents of departments, and showed activity In many branches of their work, noticeably te literature and medal contest work. On the second afternoon the "W.s"' had a programme cf special Interest, Mrs. Madgt Mears, county president, presiding. Able papers, full of thought and teeming with practical suggestions, and a lively question box, were upon the programme. Rev. Mr. Jones, of the Evangelical Church, and Rev. Mr. White, of the United Presbyterian Church, were introduced and made inspiring remarks. The evening lec ture by the National organizer on the economic phase of temperance reform was full of thought, and was listened to most attentively. The president's annual ad dress, given during one of the business sessions, was a strong document. The election of officers resulted In a unanimous re-election as president of Mrs, Madge Mears, who has proved a most efficient executive officer, and Mcda Dun- lap as corresponding secretary, as she has proved invaluable. The other officers are: Recording secretary, Mrs. French, of Albany; treasurer, Mrs. Hanner; first vice president, Mrs. Selina Chikls, of Browns ville. Resolutions making the usual strong declaration lor all that Is pure, right and jjood were passed, and the 20th annual convention of Linn County adjourned. L. H. A. GAMBLERS ARRESTED. Policemen Make Snecessfnl Raid in the Gem Club. A round dozen of prisoners were cip tured In a raid made yesterday afternoon at the Gem Club, Sixth street, near Wash ington, and were taken ).o the police sta tion, charged with gambling, by Police men Tichenor, Hellyer, Shane, Wilson and Hogeboom. Gambling implements were seized, Including cards, chips, and $1000 In gold in the "bank." The police stite that the men arrested were engaged in a fas cinating faro game when the raid took place. Events show that the raid, from a police point of view, was one of the most suc cessful affairs of its kind this season. It came as a big surprise. Policeman Hell yer went to the .rear entrance of the Gem Club, and nearly lost himself In one of the many avenues of escape, specially constructed, in that region. Other offi cers walked up the stairway leading from Sixth street, and carefully avoided press ing their feet on the seventh step, as by doing so they would hive rung the dan ger signal that some one not In the com bination was about to swoop on the play ers. One officer had already passed the lookout man, and says he saw men play ing with cards, after he had been In the room two minutes. The players thought he was what they called "right," but here Is where they made a big mistake. At a given signal, the policemen rushed the Sixth-street door, and the lookout man was caught napping. It was probably as well, as the policemen carried sledge hammers, and were reads to break down any door that barred their progress. In addition to the proprietor of the resort, the following were arrested: George Rc-b-lnson, the look-out man, and these de fendants: John Jones, H. Frazier, O. Mc Grane, F. Fedher, Peter Hart, John Shag- way, J. M. Kains, W. L. George, Jacob Adams, and S. Jackson. Two or three men escaped by using secret avenues of escape, after a scene of considerable con fusion, and it is a wonder that nobody was shot. Policeman Tichenor started to seize the gold coin in the "bank," and the dealer said: "Don't take that money." "I'm going to take 'the money, and you, too," said the officer, defiantly. "I've got my orders and -I'm going to carry them out. The men arrested were asked whether they wished to walk to the police station, or to ride in the patrol wagon. "We'll all walk," they cried in chorus. So the pro cession started for the police station, and the defendants lost no time In giving what they said were their names. Many gave fictitious ones. The defendants were re leased on ball. The police made another trip to the Gem Club, and carried away a faro table and other gambling Implements, In the patrol wason. BROWNSVILLE WOOLEN MILLS Running: Day and A'lpclit. Making goods for the big blanket, under wear and sock sale at the Woolen Mills Store, on Washington street. This Is the time all the surplus stock must move fast, andr In order to dispose of the large amount on hand, prices have been cut to the lowest notch. All-wool blankets, fine wool underwear and the best wool socks ever sold In Portland are being disposed of either in small or large lots. The store is out of the regular retail district, but this does not prevent the people looking for good goods, as well as good bargains, from finding It GOOD CLOTHES For Fall and Winter. Cut better, fit bet ter, wear better and cost no more than the ordinary kind. See our ad. on page 6. Samuel Rosenblatt & Co., Third and Morrison streets. RECREATION. If you wish to enjoy a day of rest and pleasure, take the O. R. & N. train from Union depot at 9 A. M. for a short trip up the Columbia, returning. If desired, by boat from Cascade- Locks. Tickets and particulars at O. R. & N. ticket office. Third and Washington. FOR G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT. On account G. A. R. encampment. Wash ington. D. C.. October 6 to 11. the O. R. & N. will sell round-trip tickets for $77 35. good for 60 days. Dates of sale. September 29 and 30. A TRUE SAYING. "Most Men Biff Their GraVes With Their Teeth." t 1 The wrong kind of food fills more graves than any other cause. It Is easy to retain good, health by the use of proper food, and it is pleasant, too. The Rev. G. 'M. Lodge, of Iowa Glty, la., made a success ful experiment. "I am C5ycars of age, and a preacher. Last Winter I went to Kansas and had charge of two churches. A little use of Grape-Nuts food made me believe it to be a true brain and nerve-builder; I wanted to experiment further with It, so I used Grape-Nuts for breakfast and supper for more than three months, with the best re sults. I not only never had better health In my life, but the effect on my brain was wonderful. I had become forgetful of names and persons and things, was often unable to recall even thevnames of old friends. "After using Grape-Nuts for two weeks forgotten names came to me, and as the days and weeks passed my memory was wonderfully quickened as to names and dates, and mental ability in general. I could preach wlthoufmanuscript or notes as never before, and in a month or less I said to myself. 'Grape-Nuts Is a brain food,' and as such I now recommend It. "It also gives health and blood, nerve and muscle. Cheerfully and earnestly I advise students, clergymen, teachers and all mental workers to use Grape-Nuts steadily and systematically If you wish to excel in mental and literary work, renew your age and feel well. It Is the best nerve and brain food I have ever known." CI! I DIM AC TAIin Aliirniri I ILlrlllUO lUUfl AITlLluLA' TWO MAXIIiA STEAMSHIP MEN "WILL STUDY THE COUNTRY. Astonished at American Activity, and Methods, They "Will Spend Three Years Here. The study of business conditions In the United States Is the object of a visit to this, country by R. Hidalgo, member of olfe of the largest firms of steamship owners in Manila, arid V. Reyes, who Is connected with the same firm, and Is also an influential Filipino politician. They ar rived at the Portland from Puget Sound yesterday, accompanied by the -wife and 10-yearr-old son of Mr. Reyes. Mr. Hi dalgo Is associated with his father, Louis Hidalgo, in the shipping business, and he and Mr. Reyes have come on a three years' leave of absence, their object being to study America and American ways. They brought a letter of Introduction to SIglsmund Sichel from his cousin In Ma nila, and Mr. Sichel spent a large part of the day In making them acquainted with x-oruana ana ner people. "Will Visit Every Stnte. "We intend to visit every state In the United States, If possible." said Mr. Hidalgo, "and thus become familiar with also try to make a tour of Europe. This ! is tne nrst visit either of us has paid to America, and I have been Immensely sur prised at the wonderful activity and re markable business methods of this coun try. It is like nothing I have seen here tofore. "Our steamship line connects Manila with the Island of Mindanao, in which there are still many people who are not thoroughly content with the Idea of American supremacy. Of course, they have not come In contact with the Ameri cans in the way we have. Eventually they will probably be satisfied and the island will be at peace. Like American Government, i "We were engaged In the steamship business during the time the Spanish Government controlled the Philippines, and the effect In the change of govern ment Is Indicated by the fact that our business has Increased remarkably since the American occupation. Of course, we do a big business with the Quartermas ter's Department of the American Gov ernment, but our traffic with the import ers and general shippers has irown rap Idly. "The Americans are treating the native Filipinos with the greatest consideration. We are enjoying their patronage and an exchange of business that Is mutually satisfactory is being had. The coming of peace has enabled business men to ex tend their operations through all the prov inces, and the .prosperity of the islands seems assured. The Philippines are a rich country, and all lines of business are cer tain to benefit greatly by the cpmlng of the Americans." Mr. Reyes intends to place his son in some American school where he can get a liberal education. Petition In Bankruptcy. A petition In bankruptcy was filed in the United States District Court yester- We Are Perfectly Aware of the Fact That We Are Treading on Somebody's Toes Jthcrwlso somebody would not squeal. Since we opened our optical in stitution, nearly a year ago, we have forced the prices of optical goods down to a level that some of our competitors are apparently unable to reach, and they don't like It. The people won't pay fancy prices", because before our advent they bad to. And just so Jong as this store will give superior service, lowest prices and finest quality of goods, just so long will prudent people prefer to trade here. Certain opticians can't understand that there Is more money for them In sharing profits with the customer than there la in trying to gouge the last cent out of every patient's Pocketbook. We sell $100 worth of spec tacles where we would only sell one if we worked on the long-price plan. And yet, for doing business on a plan that mutually beneficial to our- ft-ivie ana our customers, we nave incurred the enmity of mostly every oculist .and and optician in Portland. They say we have "killed the busi- uctss . mm we sen 100 cneap: mat we are "Ciit-tnroats " etc.. hut we stana it as Jong as they can. Gold-Filled Frames, guaranteed 20 years ..$1.50 IPS?" Flhcst Quality Crystal Lenses, per pair $1.00 (An additional charge for special ground lenses . JL Solid Gold Frames, very best quality $3.00 Nickel or Steel Frames, all styles 50 Note. If any of our cutomers who have bought glasses from us" in the last nine months think there can be any Improvement made, we will make the improvement, and If the frames are not entirely satisfactory we will replace them with new ones free of charge. Now, where Is it to your Interest to buy? OREGON OPTICAL CO." Fur FUR BOAS, FUR CAPES, FUR COLLARETTES, IX AliL THE NEWEST EFFECTS. FEATHER BOAS, CHILDREN'S FURS, FUR TRIMMINGS. Fur Garments Made to Order. Mall Orders Promptly Filled. CAIiIi OR SEND FOR CATALOGUE. DIDN'T HURT A BIT yutE extract, crown and W bridge teeth without inflicting pain. Our methods are modern and meet with the approval of the most ex acting. Call and see us. Examination free. Fees reasonable. WISE BROS.. Dentists 1 1 Eoth Phones: Or. South 2211; CoL S6S. I day by H. G. Miller, of Eusrene. His lla- blUtles amount to $342 and Include $1615 Bccured claims and $1361 unsecured claims, aue to mercnants in -fortiana, ean rTan clsco, Chicago and elsewhere. .There are also some debts due to parties at Eu gene. The assets amount to $1352. A homestead valued at $600 is exempt. The stock In trade is valued at $600. ALASKA'S RAILROAD. Steamship Man Sees It Coming: Coal Used on Yukon Steamers. "There will undoubtedly be a railroad In Alaska before long," said R. B. Snowdon, manager of the North American .Trans portation & Trading Company, who ar rived at the Portland yesterday, on his way from Chicago to Seattle, accompa nied by his wife. "It will be necessary to haul out the ore from the Copper River Valley, and will also develop the Tanana and White River Valleys, which are just across the divide from the Cop per River. Business In Alaska is fast settling down to a regular basis, as Is the history of all mining countries. "Our steamers are not much affected by the completion of the railroad down the river to White Horse, for they are principally occupied in hauling goods for our own stores In the Yukon Valley. We are devoting attention more to our min ing Interests, which Include placer mines on the Yukon and a coal mine in Yukon territory, about four miles from the river. The coal is lignite, and Is hauled on our own railroad to the river. We use it ex clusively on our steamers, and thus make a great saving both in time and money. I believe no bituminous coal has been found so far." EXCURSION TO WASHING TON, D. C, New York and Boston, From Chicago, Via Baltimore fc Ohio Railroad. $15 So to Washington, D. C, and return. Tickets good going October 3, 4, 5 and 6. valid for return to October 14, subject to extension to November 3. Stop-over priv ilege. $23 SO to New York and return. Tickets good going October 3, 4, 5 and 6, valid for return October 14. Stop-over In either di rection at Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. $22 to Boston and return. Tickets good going October 7, 8, 9, 10 and llt valid for return to October 13, with privilege of ex tension to November 12. Stop-over on re turn trip at Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. For further Information call on or ad dress local ticket agent or B. N. AUSTIN, G. P. A., Merchants' Loan & Trust Build ing, Chicago. Move to Head Off Relic Hunters. CHICAGO. Sept 20. Judge Dunne has granted to Frederick Bartholin, half brother of William J. Bartholin, who killed his mother and fiancee, permission to move into the residence at 4310 Calumet avenue, where the aged woman was strangled to death and where Minnie Mitchell may have been killed. At the end of three or four months. If a proper showing be made. Judge Dunne promises to remove the re ceiver for the property. The property is mortgaged for $4500. The objection to the removal of the re ceiver was -based on the fear that rellc huntern might attack the property. can XX Century Opticians, 3 FOURTH ST., near Yamhill Y. M. C. A. Blder. Established 1870 Incorporated 1899 FURS G. P. Rummelin & Sons 126 SECOND ST., Near Washington Alaska Sealskin Garments (LONDON DYE) Our Specialty. Jackets- -In all the fashionable Furs and newest styles, lined in handsome brocades or plain color satins. SOS. 200, 2X0. 211, 212, 21& FAILING BUILDING. Cor. Tkird and "Washington St. it Open evenings till 9. Sundays from 9 to 12. S e en You e This includes heavy blue SERGES and CHEVIOTS, BLACK CLAY WORSTED, BROWN and OXFORD MELTONS, heavy eassimeres- These goods are equal to the $15 suits and overeoats of uptown stores. It will pay you to eall and inspeet.them ON display in our windows on MONDAY. oyer Clothing Co. o e e Ol The Store of Great Economies. You Get Your Money's Worth Every woman who comes to us this season for a Coat, Cape, Jacket, Waist, in fact everything in women's and children's attire is going to get her money's worth more emphatically than ever before. Garments for women, masses and children such as you would make for yourself if you could. New and attractive goods ar riving daily. If you come to us and bring the children, we shall show you the best things you ever saw at the easiest prices. Stirring News For want of space wo can give you awaiting you. You must see them to At 50c a yard Takes the choice of a beautiful show ing In late style dress goods. In Vene tians. Sackings, Zlballnes, Cashmeres, Hairline Stripes. Cheviots, etc. They're unmatchdblu values at the price. School Plaids and Fancies, 25c yard Our superior showing In this line 19 surpassed by none, and the prices are less than you'd really expect to pay for such qualities. All good colors and " designs; 34 to 42 inches wide. Up-to-Date Capes We have a few of these late Capes, same as cut, of heavy Kersey Cloth and nicely stitched bands of same, which we are selling at $6.50 Instead of $10 School Supplies of All Kinds at See It in Our Ad,lt's So 4 Our complete stock of SUITS and OVERCOATS is now ready for your ' inspection. Contrary to usual cus tom, we have decided to start the season with a great PRICE REDUCTION, and for ONE WEEK only will sell all our men's $12.50 Suits and Overcoats $9.85 AT WHEN YOU SEE !T IN OUR AD, THIRD AND OAK STREETS 3r.AfOASOYA"oM0L. in Dress Goods only a few of the many such values know their worth. $1.10 yard Instead of $1.50 A. aplendid showing of 54-inch heavy Hairline Suitings in all the best and latest colors. Only a limited number at this price, so don't delay. $1.50 yard Instead of $2 54-Inch double-faced extra-heavy all wool suitings. In a fine line of best colors. A maker's clean-up enables us to do this, so when these are gone wo can't offer any more at these prices. 10c Percales, lc yd Full 36 Inches wide, in best heslvy per calos, all good designs and colorings; only a limited number at this price. 15c Angora Cloth, 10c The new fleece cloth for wrappers comes in all colors and designs. An im mense purchase enables us toglve you a bargain in this, the most popular wrapper and house dress fabric. $1 Wrappers, 75c . A great assortment iri all sizes of good quality fleece flannelette, well made, and not a homely pattern In the lot. Belts and Chatelaine Bags In endless variety. So many we won't attempt to describe them, but come and see them. The prices will surely please you. IT'S SO Best Values for the Least Possible Prices. Big Savings on Little Things, Ladles' Corsets, worth 50c and nn. 75c, for t.vb Boys' best 20c extra heavy ribbed nc Hose, two pairs for vlu 10-4 cotton double blankets, going a rn this week at tdb Men's black and white heavy op. working shirts, for only ....00u Heavy opting flannels sold, any place at 10c; come and get them Men's all-silk ties, worth 25c tonnn 50c, for ZUU Cretonnes and art denims An Immense shipment Just arrived nlp to go per yard, only I Lib Just in Season FUR BOAS and COLLAR ETTES At prices never be fore heard of; a vis It to this depart ment upstairs will save you many dol lars, and set you wondering how on earth we do busi ness. $1.25 Ladies' Gloves, $1.00 In all the latest colors; even pair fully guaranteed. A chance for a great sav ing when most needed. Cut - Rate Prices y y o e 41 e 0 e e