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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 25, 1903)
1G THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, JANUARY 25, 1903. PARK BOARD DRAWS LOTS CITY OFFICIALS DECIDE LENGTH OF TUEIR TERMS BY CIIAXCE. Jicw Body Votes to Retain All Em lloyeH Btit One, Raines. Two Sularle, and Adjourns. The initial meeting of the Parjc Board was held in the Mayor's parlors in the City Hall yesterday afternoon. The prin cipal business transacted was the drawing of lots by members for the long and short terms; the setting of $2 as the minimum per diem of oOicens and laborers as required by the new charter, and the appointment of Joseph O'Donnell to suc ceed M. Wills as night watchman at the park. This was the only change In the list of omployes. all the others being re appointed. The results of the drawing for terms was as follows: For the short term of two years Rev. Dr. T. L.. Eliot and J. D. Meyer. For the long term of four years Jj. L. Hawkins and Ion Lewis. Mayor "Williams submitted a list of employes of the park department which had been prepared by Parkkeeper Herman Lowitz. The Mayor said he had reap pointed Mr. Lowitz, and the appointment Was confirmed. He had made no changes in the force, excepting to remove Night AVitchmnn Wills and to appoint in his place Joseph O'Donnell, who had been highly recommended to him. "What are the duties of the night watchman ?' Inquired Dr. Eliot. "He goes on duty at C o'clock." said Mr. Lowitz. "and he starts the fires in the monkey-house and the bird-house, and maintains watch until he goes oft duty at 5 A. M." "We should make his duties and the duties of all othor employes specific, and the parkkeeper should formulate instruc tions and submit them to the Mayor for approval," said Dr. Eliot. "That is unnecessary," replied the Mayor. "I have told every man whom I have engaged that he will be under the direct order of his immediate superior. I told the men on the police force and the men in the fire department that they must obey the orders of their respective chiefs, whenever such orders are issued." Of the other employes named In the list of Mr. Lowitz, the Mayor said that nearly all of thorn appeared to be Germans. "But," he added, "Germans are verj good people to look after such work." The board took the same view, and voted to retain all the present employes except Wills. In speaking of applications for places In the park department, the Mayor said that all would have to be referred to the civil service commission, and the appli cants would have to pass an examination as provided for by the charter. The salaries previously paid were al lowed, excepting In the cases of the day poiiceman and the night watchman, who now receive 550 a month. City Auditor Devlin called attention to the minimum scale of $2 per day, .as provided for in the charter, and after considering the rection, the board ordered an increase of 510 per month In the salary of each officer. No other employe will receive less than the $2 scale. Auditor Devlin reported that the sum of $5090 94 had been turned over by the old board of commissioners. The receipts from the tax levy for this year will prob ably be $22,000. and, counting upon de linquencies, the board will have about 25.000 for park work. It was a question as to whether $25,000 would be sufficient. "It is more than has been spent on the parks in the last 12 years," said Mr. Dev lin. "If more money were needed you might get a transfer from the general fund. If the Council were agreeable." Mr. Lewis changed the subject by call ing attention to newspaper reports about the possible erection of monuments In the park blocks. "If any monuments arc to be erected," he said, "I believe that the designs should be presented to and a permit obtained from the board." "No one has the right to erect a monu ment or a work of art in a park block without our permission," said the Mayor. "Consent of the board Is required and designs must be submitted to and ap proved by us." The board appointed a subcommittee on claims consisting of Messrs. Meyer end Hawkins, and after selecting the first Friday of each month as the time for holding the monthly meeting, an ad journment was taken. TO BE XA3IED T03IORROW. Mayor Will Announce iVam.es ol Civil Service Commissioner. Mayor Williams said yesterday that he will announce the members of the Civil Service Commission some time tomorrow. When asked whom he intended to appoint he declined to say. "There Is a report that P. Lv Willis Is to be a member of the commission," was observed. "I am not responsible for reports," an swered His Honor, with a twinkle in his eye. "I hear hundreds of reports and rumors every day." Trustworthy information indicates that Mr. Willis and A. A. Courtenay, who served as chairman of the Republican County Convention, will be two of tho Commissioners. The third Commissioner has not been selected, but Stuart B. Lin thlcum and Representative C. W. Hodson liave been mentioned for -the place. For secretary of the commission Representa tive Sanderson Reed has been spoken of, but not as a candidate. No other names have been heard of,, and applicants for public positions apparently do not know that such a place was created by the charter. GROOM GETS TWO LICENSES "Walter Edward Tchrdc Wants Two Matrimonial Knots Tied. Walter Edward Teacuc. of San Fran cisco, yesterday obtained two marriage licenses at the County Clerk's office for himself and Margaret Elizabeth MacLeod. He explained to tho astonished deputy, C. S. Mackie, that the reason ho wanted two licenses was that he and his bride were to be married twice, once by a Protestant minister and once by a priest of the Roman Catholic church. The deputy ex pressed surprise, because he never had an experience of this kind before. He re membered that Chauncey Depew had threo ceremonies performed at Nice, Franco, not long ago, a civil marriage, a church marriase, and one by the United States Consul, so ho concluded that two marriage certificates were not so much after all. He accordingly issued them without further a'do, and suggested to the bridesroom that he could have a dozen of them if he desired at the usual rate of $2 25 each, but that the law does not allow cut rates evon for quantities. Mr. Teague did not vouchsafe any ex planation except to state briefly that he was a devisee of a certain estate, and on account of a codicil in the will he thought it best to be married by a priest. This being the case, double marriage Indicates one of tfcn aartles Is a Protestant and desires to be married In a Protestant church. The second marriage will be in teresting, because when the bride joins hands with the groom and re peats that she will take him to be her lawful hueband, he is already so, and vice versa. MR. BURGESS REPLIES. Discusses Merits of ew County of Stockman. PORTLAND. Jan. 24. (To the Editor.) I observe In The Oregonian today a com munication from George W. Barnes, of PrlnevlHe, in which he makes many cu rious and Interesting statements about the proposed new county of Stockman. I am not surprised that a resident of Prine ville should oppose the project, for ob vious reasons, but I am surprised that any person who from his standing In his own community might be supposed to have some slight regard for the truth would get his own consent so grossly to misrepresent the facts. 1 deny point-blank that the people of the affected portion of Crook County are opposed to the new county of Stockman, and I am prepared to show the signa tures of a considerable majority of the legal voters in that territory, giving their support to the division plan. I have no hesitancy In stating in addition that the petition would have contained the names of all the legal voters there If they had not been alarmed and deterred by the persistent and unjustifiable misrepresen tations of certain interested persons, who are for their own reasons opposed to the division. If Mr. Barnes had been a trifle more careful In his presentation of the merits of the Crook County cause his letter would deserve more consideration than it can possibly receive from those who know the real situation. He says the taxable valuation of Crook County is $1, C4C.T01. It is $1,SS2,2S1. Mr. Barnes says we propose to carry off one-third of Crook's taxable property. The records show In this portion of Crook a total of $302,000 something less than one-fifth of Crook's taxable property. He says their taxes will be Increased one-third. Non sense. The rapid additions, to population in Crook and the unexampled develop ment of its -resources will provide an al most immediate remedy for the alleged loss. If this statement Is not correct, then I have been deceived by the publi cations sent broadcast from Prineille that no county in the state has during the past year received greater numbers of new people or has attracted the attention of more investors than this same Crook County. But I have not been deceived. I know it is true, or that much of It is true. Final proof was made on over 46,000 acres of timber land during the year. Applications for many thousands of acres are pending, and much lieu land has been selected. There has been a large increase in stock and agricultural wealth, and altogether there Is no county in the state more happy and prosperous in its present conditions or more to be envied for Its future. A further word in reply to some pointed remarks by Mr. Barnes personal to my self. I am told that if I had intimated during the last campaign that I was fa vorable to Stockman County I would not have received a corporal's guard of votes in Crook. During the campaign I was attacked In at least one Prinevllle paper for my views and purposes In the county division project, nnd my attitude was perfectly well known. I -did not notice, however, that I ran behind my ticket there. In the five precincts of Crook in cluded In the boundaries of Stockman. I received more votes than any legislative candidate on any ticket. I am too modest a man. I trust, to assume that the cordial support I received there was due to my personal popularity. I have always set It down to the desire of the people of these five precincts to leave Crook and go Into the new county. J. N. BURGESS. Representative for the 21st District NOW IN PORTLAND. Orgranizers for the Fraternnl Broth erhood, a "Well-Known Bene licinry Order. There Is now a lodge of this order in Portland with a small membership, and the "faithful few" have persuaded the su preme lodge at Los Angeles, Cal., to send organizers here and build up a lodge worthy of the order. Supreme Representative C. W. Stone is already here with a good force of organ izers, and has established an office in room 322 Chamber of Commerce. This order and the management are Indorsed by a membership of over 3300 in Los An gelesthe home office and by over 13,000 members in the State of California. The plan combines accident insurance and life Insurance in one certificate. With each $1000 of life insurance there is $5 per week accident Indemnity. Men and women become members of the same lodge on equal terms and benefits. The order Is seven years old, and has over 17.000 members, carrying over $22,000,000 in surance. The surplus- funds of the order are equal to that of any similar institution of the same size and age. Social features are made prominent, and" special entertainments are given monthly. No order or company Is more particular in the selection of its membership, both socially and physically, and the best peo ple of the community are to be found in its parlors. The monthly rate per $1000. at the age of 20 is CO cents, age 25 is 65 cents, age 30 is 70 cents, age 35 is SO cents, age 40 is $1, age 45 Is $1 25. age 50 is $1 70, age 51 is $3. The order is a member of the National Fraternal Congress, and stands "at tho G. P. Rummelin & Sons 126 Second Street, Near Washington Manufacturing Furriers ALASKA SEALSKINS AND FINE FURS OUR GREAT SPECIALTY... Fur Boas Fur Collarettes Fur Stoles Fur Capes Fur Coats Muffs Caps Gloves Children's Furs Robes and Rugs Ostrich Feather Boas Highest Cash Price Paid for Raw Furs. 126 Second St., Near Washington YOUR BEST FRIENDS ARE YOUR TEETH Then don't neglect them. They can't receive too much care, and you should always be certain that they are treated scien tifically. We guarantee painless dental work, combined with the greatest skill known to the profession. In proof of this asser tion we can refer to hundreds of the most prominent people in Portland. Our prices are most reasonable because we are always busy and have no idle time to charge up to our patients. We buy our supplies in large quantities and receive a correspondingly large discount, and we have every modern appliance to facilitate work and insure the best results. ALL WORK GUARANTEED ABSOLUTELY PAINLESS 8 I REASONABLE FEES ! CONSULTATION FREE 0 S 1 e i DR. B E. WRIGHT'S DENTAL OFFICER 342 WASHINGTON STREET, COR. SEVENTH. Office hours: S A -2L to 5 P, M.; evenings, 7:20 to S:D0; Sundays, 10 A. 31. to 12 M. Telephone Xorth 2191. head" In the prompt payment of claims nnd general management. Portland Lodge- No. 209 will not be allowed to "stand still" until It has 400 beneficiary members. ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.. lecture will be of much interest to those who- desire to hear an authoritative presentation of the question. Tho lecture is for tho general public. ! No admission Is charged, and all who arc Interested are cordially invited to attend. Lecture Will Be Given liy Mr. Carol Xorton Xext Sunday. A lecture upon the subject of Christian Science will be delivered in Portland, Sun day, February 8, at the Marquam The ater by Carol Norton, of New York City. Mr. Norton Is a member of the inter national Board of Lectureship, established by the First Church of .Christ, Scientist, of Boston, Masa, and comes to Portland in his official capacity. As a representative eludent and expo nent of ChrlsUan science, jar. morion presents a clear statement regarding the basic teaching of a subject which is largely misunderstood, and therefore his AT IT AGAIN. Ellers Piano House Af?nln Selling Fine Pianos to Individual at "VTioleale Prices. The new piano club organized last week by Ellere Piano House Is as popular as the former ones. Fine pianos that retail for ?350. club members get for $167, 5196 and $237. according to works, style and finish. Terms $6 down and $6 monthly. Better open negotiations with them right away if you want to secure membership in this club. There Is ohly one this time. Eilers Piano "House, Washington street, corner Park, Portland, Or. 130 6th St. Between WASHINGTON and ALDER. This is the last week of our sale You cannot afford to pass us by, for our prices are the lowest in the city Watch our show windows :: :: Opp. The' Oregonian Bldg. $2.25 11 $13.05 $9.70 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC! Beginning with January 2 we will sell goods in all de partments at greatly reduced prices for 30 days. Dur ing this sale we will offer some 500 framed pictures. at prices that will move them. Wall paper, mouldings and pictures framed. EL H. MOOREHOUSE& COMPANY 307 WASHINGTON STREET. BARGAINS AT THE r $2.55 HAT BARGAINS Men's soft and stiff all shapes and styles, $1.50 and QQr $2.00 values, while they last C0L UNDERWEAR BARGAINS Men's heavy derby-ribbed underwear, 50c values, extra special LJK SHIRT BARGAINS Men's golf shirts, new patterns, 50c and 75c values, all sizes still in stock TROUSER BARGAINS 300 pairs Men's All-wool Trousers, good $3 and $3.50 values, extra special CAP BARGAINS Boys' Golf Caps, 25c val ues, special HOSIERY BARGAINS Genuine Ironclad Hose, triple knee, double heels BOYS' CLOTHING BARGAINS-Boys School Suits, all wool, $2.50 values vi BARGAINS ALL OVER STORE WISE FOLKS WON'T POSTPONE PURCHASING TOO LONG WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD, IT'S SO MOYER CLOTHING CO. CORNER THIRD AND OAK STREETS -Si THE HUB ISA UNION STORE THROUGH AND THROUGH THUS m m h m 1 - N. v ml pl 8 E. COR. 3RD &BURNSIDE STS, let all the PEOPLE KNOW THE HUB TAUL ST8A1N prqr. 888888 8 8 H H 8 8 8 H 8 8 - 8 8 H H 8. 8 8 n 8 8 H H 8 it 8 8 a s g 1 H n H H H 2 n it roll ow the Crowds JOIN THE RUSH TO THE GREAT EST OF ALL GREAT SALES The recorded bargain events of bygone sales pale before the bril liant success of The Hub's greatest merchandise movement of modern times. The big sale is at its height. Fierce reductions in Menis Suits, Overcoats, Furnishing Goods and Shoes. Profits thrown to the winds to make rapid clearances for the grandest array of Spring Clothing ever shown in Portland H 8 8 88 S 8 8 it 8 8 8 8 H 8 H p 1 8 8- 8 8 8 8 8 a 8 H fz 8 8 8 H Lot No. 1 $15.00, $18.00, $20.00 Suits and Over coats at the original prices. These Suits and Overcoats were without peers in the West choice -f (( of them all Monday P 1 vu Lot , No. 2 MEN'S ODD PANTS Hundreds of pairs of Men's Odd Pants, in a grand variety of patterns choice qr Monday piaCKJ Hundreds of pairs of Men's "$5.00 Pants, stylish patterns, wear-resisting weaves choice Monday tiro Qff for only ,CJ Lot No. 3 MEN'S SHOES Men's $4.00 Shoes, made of box and velour calf, with double soles, best oak tan -j qk leather choice Monday... Men's $3.00 Shoes, made of calf, all sizes, in eyery style Monday ' Royal $1.45 Lot No. 4 Levi Strauss, Fleischner-Mayer and Meyerstetn's entire sample stock bought at 10c on the dollar. This comprises Meji's Silk and Wool Underwear, Gloves, Shirts, Suspenders, Sweaters and Hosiery on sale Monday at the low est price ever seen in Portland. Lot No. 5 HATS Please keep in mind that, our stock did not come to Portland when the bull teams crossed the prairie. We have none of the dear old granddad hats to show, none of the narrow brim beauties that are shown around our neighborhood that were bought in auction rooms for 10c a barrel. No, we don't keep 'em. Hats, Fine Quality, 45c to $3.00. Lot No. 6 A full line of Ladies' Tailor-Made Skirts from the Royal Tailors, Chicago, on sale Monday, 20c on the dollar. 8 g 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 H 88 8 H 8 8 ft 88888888888 WE HAVE ENGAGED SUFFICIENT SALESPEOPLE TO TNSURE PROMPT ATTENTION DURING THE RUSH. . Wife What are you dolns? Musician-Composing a funeral march to be played when my aunt Is divorced. Almanach der Cocottes. "VVe regret to announce that, among lG-year-old girl sthat man Is still the hero who spends more than he can afford. We have noticed that when a girl hasn't any greater care than her curls, she particularly likes to be called & "brave Uttle woman."