13 THE SUXDAT OREGOXIAX, PORTLAJTO, MAT 9, 1909.
Treat Your
Teeth
V
Dr. B. E. Wright.
As You
Would
Your Best
Friend
They are your best friends and deserve every cent
you spend to keep them in perfect order.
Scientific Bridge Work
Is one of the greatest discoveries in modern den
tistry. It is placed firmly without a plate, chews
your food perfectly and can't be detected from your
natural teeth.
Perfect-Fitting Plates
When there are no sound teeth on which to attach
a bridge will improve your appearance a thousand
fold and perform their work satisfactorily. This
and all other branches of the dental profession has
been brought as nearly to perfection as it is possible
at this office. .
CALL AT ONCE. EXAMINATION FREE.
Good Set of Teeth
on Rubber Plate
$5.00
Best Set of Teeth
on Rubber Plate
$8.00
Best Celluloid Plates $7.00
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PAINLESS DENTIST
342a Washington Street, Corner Seventh
OFFICE HOURS 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. SUNDAYS 9 A. M. to 12 M
Phone Main 2119 Fourteen Years in Portland
BLOCKS ATTEMPT
TO REFUND FINE
Mayor Vetoes Ordinance That
Appropriates $3640 to
Pacific Bridge Co.
TAKES COUNCIL TO TASK
Lane Declares Small Contractors
Have Paid Penalties Without
Question and Sees No Reason
to Protect Big Firm.
Mayor Itne yesterday afternoon filed
with City Auditor Bar-bur a lengthy veto
message affecting an ordinance passed by
the Council at its last session, reimburs
ing the Faciflc Bridpe Company for a
fine of $3640, levied by the. Executive
Board, for delinquency of a contract. The
Mayor brands this as illegal, class legis
lation and "unfortunate." The Mayor
also vetoed a similar ordinance relating
to a much sm aller fine against R. J.
Debuhr, a contractor, and a third ordi
nance, granting- to a woman the special
privilege of constructing a bay window
in her house.
The veto message regarding the Pacific
Bridge Company follows:
Text of tne Tet Message.
To the Honorable City Council Gentle
men: I return herewith Ordinance No.
11. 331 not approved. This Is an ordinance
nMch authorizes the Mayor and Auditor
to draw a warrant on the general fund In
favor of the Pacific Bridge Company in the
sum of $3H40 to provide for the refund of
i hat amount, which was retained by the
city as forfeiture for the non-completion of
Its contract for the Improvement of East
lorrlson street from the center line of
Kast Seventh street to the ea-st line of
Kast Ninth street and appropriates the
urn of $:rt40 out of the general fund to
provide for the refund ct said amount to
the Pacific Bridge Company.
In regard to this natter I would state
that in January, 1907. a contract was en
tered Into by the city with the Pacific
Brldjce Company to fill the Asylum Sloush
at the point where it crosses Kast Morrison
street between Bast Seventh, and East jXtnth
ti tree ts.
wooden bridge had been maintained at
this place for many years, but had become
o old that It was unsafe for public use,
and it was decided to fill the street with
earth or gravel. The material composing
the bed of the slough Is extremely soft and
unstable, and It was known to be Impos-
4 eible to maintain the bridge while a fill
was being made and that streetcars and
other travel would have to be diverted to
another street while such work was being
done, and for these reasons It was neces
sary that It should be finished as soon as
. possible.
Sixty days time for the completion of the
work was named and bids were advertised
for. and the contract was awarded to the
Pacific Bridge Company, it being the only
bidder.
Other Contractors Kept Out.
At that time, as now, that company was
the only one in the city In po&sesiofi of
an equipment of cleotrlc-motor and dump
cars suitable for operation over the street
mil way lines, and was engaged in making
such fills about the city, and had just com
pleted the large one on Grand avaaue. and
could have done the work if it wished In
a period of time not to exceed say 90 days.
Owing to the fact that haste was de
manded, other contractors, who might and
no doubt would have been glad to bid upon
the ' Job If a long-time limit had been set
upon it. were deterred from so doing and
it was let without competition.
The contract between the city and the
Pacific Bridge Company . was entered Into
January 9, 1907, and it agreed to have the
work completed by March 10, 1JW7.
The contractors secured extensions of
time from the former street committee of
the Executive Board, amounting to 280 days
In all, but did not begin work upon the
fill until early In August, 190S. a year and
one-half after the contract had expired, and
the contract vaa finally completed and the
work accepted by the City Engineer upon
the Sth day of March, 1909, two years (lack
ing two days) after it should have been
done.
Upon a final settlement with the present
street committee of the Executive Board
the contractor was given credit for the
extensions of time which It had secured
from the former street committee, and its
statements were accepted and time was
allowed for every claim made by It, and
there still remained ISO days for -which no
excuse could be offered which did not ben
efit the contractor, and him alone.
Leniency Almost Inexcusable.
The law of the city distinctly provides
that certain amounts shall be retained as
fixed and liquidated damages from moneys
due to contractors who become delinquent
from causes which they can control, and
In this case the contractor was treated with
extreme and almost Inexcusable leniency
and forbearance.
Other and smaller and lesser delinquent
contractors ere and have ofttimes been- fined
In this manner, and at times even harshly,
but they have paid their fines and no meas
ure of relief has been Inaugurated for them.
In the final settlement of this case It
must not be forgotten that If other con
tractors had known that they could have
two years' time In which to do the work
the city would have had the benefit
of competition, and that they, as well as
the city, have rights in that matter which
this ordinance overrides.
It is the duty of city officials to secure
fair treatment to all contractors and property-owners
alike, be they large or small,
and this contractor has refused to accept
such treatment or to allow one dollar to be
deducted for its delinquency, and, plainly
has said so.
I do not think "that your honorable body
can hand over to the Pacific Bridge Com
pany $3640 of the general funds of the city
to pay for a street improvement made for
the benefit of private property whether their
claim is just or not. If you can do this
you can likewise, in my opinion, pay for all
street Improvements out of such funds, but
I do not believe that the taxpayers of the
city will consent to any such an arrange
ment. City Might Have to Walt.
If this ordinance becomes a law It' will
operate to place this contracting company
above all other persons doing such work, as
they can only collect their warrants from
the city after the moneys have been paid in
by the persons assessed for such Improve
ments. If the property here involved
should happen to be bonded for ten years
It also seems to me that the city might
have to wait that long to recoup itself.
The ordinance is clearly Illegal and un
fortunate in many ways, which I have not
the time to point out. and I return It to you
for your further and more careful consid
eration. Respectfully
HARRY IAN'E, Mayor.
Regarding the Debuhr ordinance)
Mayor Lane says:
I return herew ith Ordinance No. 19,332
not approved.
This is an ordinance authorizing the
Mayor and Auditor to draw a warrant on
the general fund in favor of R. J. Debuhr.
in the sum of $120 to provide for the refund
of that amount which was retained by the
city as forfeiture for the non -completion of
his contract for the improvement of Elise
street from I'nton avenue to the east line of
Albina avenue and appropriates the sum of
$120 out of the general fund to provide for
the refund of said amount to R. J. Debuhr.
In regard to this measure I would say
that It Is a bit of special legislation and In
my opinion is clearly illegal and of no
effect. "What has been said by me In my
veto message of Ordinance No. 19,331 will,
in a general way, apply to this one.
, WE HAVE MOVED
To 144-146 Fourth, opposite Honeyman
Harware Co. We have no connection
with any other stores. Goodyear Shoe
Company.
Orcgo
lair Co
Mictc
These
"We have chairs from twenty factories. It does not worry
us if the Oregon Chair Company puts; a retail price on
their goods or not. - Oregon chairs are worth every cent
you pay for them, they are equal to any and better than
many, and let us say that the fixed factory price is such
that their chairs will sell in competition with any on the
market, "Where do dealers get the money, who pay
hundreds of dollars for advertising a Furniture .Trust
which does not exist.
THE PUBLIC PAYS
Six for Six Dollars
Just think of It. six box-Beat Mission Diners for
such a price. Just like illustration. Less than six
$1.25 each. This price is for either of the diners
shown in this ad without amis. -
-j j.vcr flBM'ir -w--si. u u
Palmer's Hammocks
Couch Hammocks, Hammock . Stands, Baby Ham
mocks and all accessories bere this season In better
selection than ever before. The early buyer has best
'choice.
B 269 Hammocks, 36x80, are close canvas and twill
weave, in stripe and diamond effects, concealed spread
er and continuous stringing, each S51.75
C 169 Hammocks, 27x80, jacquard design with valance,
concealed spreader, wood bar at foot, with adjustable
hitch-end rings S2.25
G 269 Hammocks, close canvas weave, with fancy em
broidered designs, 38x81, valance and concealed spread
er, with adjustable hitch-end rings S3.00
It "am ) feB j tb aKhjj j
Six for Twelve Dollars
.' Np hot-air merchant can meet our price for Arm Diners
shown in this ad. Less than six, our price, 92.25 each.
Take your choice of either pattern of. the Arm Dinjers
shown in this ad.
Wxod, Coal or
Gas
Our Monarch Range will last a
lifetime and will give satisfactory
service all the time. Most other
ranges are satisfactory when new,
but will not stand the test of time.
A range that is riveied must be bet
ter than one that is only bolted to
gether, t
Gas attachment can be supplied to
fit any Monarch Range, making a
saving of space In your kitchen.
Prices $5 7 to $139
HOXARCH IS TUB ONLY RANGE
WITH A CASH GUARANTEE.
Do You Love
Your Wife?
Tou ' can prove it by getting for her
Coffleld Water-Power Washing Ma
chine. Do you know what women go
through every wash day? The steam
ing suds in the hot days of Summer.
the back-breaking rubbing,- the hands
all ruined by the soap and hot water?
" Do you know that mere is a water
power to do all . this work in your
kitchen faucet?
Do you know that we will send you
a Coffield- Machine without a cent of
expense and prove it can do what we
claim? -
Mr. Man, if you did the washing
yourself you would know these things
and many more. Be a good fellow and
get her a machine.
PRICES
Reciprocating Washers.. ..... . S1S.OO
Springless- .Gearltss. 824. OO
Cylinder TMotor. $33. OO
Terms 81.00 a week, or ten per cent
discount for cash.
Sale of
Dressers
Two Snuihlnc ValneM . t
Hlgb-Grmde Goods.
No. ' 1005 Dresser, highly
polished and quartered oak,
French bevel mirror on a
big base, $25.00 value, spe
cial at 917.4SO
No. 9305 Beautiful birdseye
polished,, large French mir
ror on big base a grand,
132.60 Dresser 823.25
Mission Foot Stools
One hundred Mission Footstools for a bargain-counter
sale. Top 9x14 inches, 12
Inches high, covered with fancy chased
leather, weathered oak, $1.76 value, for
only
Gasoline and Blue
Flame Oil Stoves
We can show you all yoti want to know
about our new Blue Flame Stoves. You
can light one right here in the store and
see how it burns.
2- burner Gasoline S3. 25
3- burner Gasoline S6.00
2-burner Blue Flame..' $5.50
8-burner Blue Flame S7.50
Ten per cent discount for cash.
Gas Ranges
Eighteen different styles to select
from.
Two-Burner' Gas Plates ' $1.68
to S3.60
T h r e e - B u r n e r Gas Plates 82.96
to 84.50
Model Gas Cooker, 3 top burners.
16-lnch oven, with broiler. -SIO.SO
No. 812 Gas Stove, top 17x26, two
large New Process Burners. 1-inch
supply pipe, 18-inch oven, with im
proved oven burner $12. oO
No. 922 Gas Stove, top 17x26, two
large New Process burners, oven 18
Inches wide, with improved burner,
broiler 16.2
No. 923 Same style, three-burner
top S18.50
No. 929 Full size, top 20x25, three
large, one giant burner, oven broil
er 18 inches wide, adjustable
needle valves, stands 34 Inches
high . 922.00
BBSSltSBSMMaaSMMiaMSaMMMSHMMiJ
Fine Room Rugs
We offer the following three big specials for
Monday and Tuesday: ..
Fiber Rugs
value, special
Tap. Brussels Rugs
9x11, $16.60 value, special SIO.SO
Royal "Velvet Rugs
9x12, $22.60 value, special $15.75
We have hundreds of patterns, qualities and
sizes to select from.
9x12, $14.50 value, special..... .....89.25
We carry a complete
stock of all kinds of bed
ding, sheets, pillowcases,
blankets and spreads.
Medium Summer Cotton
Blankets, pair . . $1.25
No. B, Big Bargain
This is our price-fighter. We
make no profit on it, selling
for advertising purposes only.
Notice the size.
25 Inches wide, 44 Inches high,
16H inches deep, capacity 60
lbs... price 89.90
Badger Refrigerators
All except No. 700 white
enamel lined, all hardwood,
beautiful finish; Insulation,
charcoal sheathing and air
space. Removable flues.
No. 700 25 lbs. capacity. 89
No. 701 16x25x 39, 85 lbs.,
for 813.50
No. 702 17x 27x 42, 60 lbs..
for . 818.50
No. 703 18x80x44, 76 lbs.,
for $22. oO
"Wisconsin Peerless
No better are made; hard
wood, seven-wall Insulation, all
white enamel lined, mineral
wool - filled, cleansable flue
wall, sanitary. Ice racks, peer
less drain cup.
No. 2E 17x 27x42, 60 lbs..
for 819.50
No. 3E 18x30x44, 75 lbs.,
for $25. OO
No. 4E 20x32x 46, 90 lbs.,
for 828.50
10 per cent cash discount on
all except No. B.
Look
Everywhere
and you cannot match our
prices on medium and cheap
Go-Carts.
,The cart illustrated has 10
inch steel wneels with rub
ber tires, reclining back and
adjustable foot end. Our
price only . .. 83.15
Collapsible Cart, upholstered
seat and reclining back, fold
perfectly flat, only... 85. OO
We have the well-known
Sturgis and Gendron lines.
I Sewing Machines $f!2! I
I $25, $35. $45 piiS
Folding Furniture
Our specialty for the past two yea,rs
has been g-oods of this class.
Camp Stools, maple frame, white canvas
seats : . 35
Steamer Chairs, like Illustration, double
Full line of Folding Cots, Tables, etc. bgfogfe.'Sfiy
84
Your Credit Is Good
OOOD PLACE TO TRADED 1
Mission Couches
Two elegant new styles like illustration,
solid oak frames, first-class in every re
spect, made In two ways with
Initiation Leather Cushions ..... .822.50
Real Leather Cushions. ......... -S32.00
Your Credit Is Good
GRANGES MORE USEFUL
COXFEREXCE OF , LECTURERS
SHEETS THIS WEEK.
Oregon Takes an Advanced Step in
the Matter of Practical Pop
ular Education.
In connection . with the meeting of
the State Grange, which convenes next
Tuesday, May 11, in McMinnvllle. State
Lecturer J. J. Johnson has called a con
ference of all the lecturers of local
granges in the state to meet in Mc
Minnvllle. Thursday afternoon. May 13.
communications sent out to the 125
granges in the state several weeks ago,
asking lecturers to attend this con
ference, have resulted in nearly 100
favorable answers, so that State Lec
turer Johnson estimates that at least
90 lecturers will attend the conference.
The object of the conference is to ren
der more effective the educational plan
that was adopted in the early part of
the year, and generally carried out, by
which a uniform system of topics has
been considered by each grange in the
state, with the assistance of the state
librarian. who . furnished reference
books on topics discussed.
The plan was found the best yet
used in this state, according to re
ports, and resulted in a wide range of
practical topics being discussed, includ
ing public schools, good roads, better
ment 'of health conditions on the farm
and improved methods of farming. The
plan has worked successfully, said Mr.
Johnson, thanks to the co-operation of
Miss Marvin, state librarian; Miss Nel
lie Fox, of the Portland Library; State
Superintendent J. H. Ackerman, Dr.
Withycombe and other educators. At
the conference the system will be dis
cussed and improved. It will be made
more practical and more local, through
suggestions of local lecturers. In his
announcement of the conference Mr.
Johnson said?
"We have decided not to attempt to
prepare a programme complete until
after or at least during this conference,
merely discussing the lecture work in
general, having each lecturer also sug
gest and submit topics of general in
terest to the order and the state, also
such entertaining features as they feel
should be embodied in these various
programmes, believing in this way that
next year's programme will be not only
a programme adapted to the study ofi
Important questions, but also giving to
each grange the opportunity of having
a more entertaining lecture hour, thus
giving to the young and old something
interesting. .
"I am of the opinion that one heavy
topic, or topic of general interest, is
sufficient in each programme, then
probably two or three topics of local
interest, leaving it entirely to the judg
ment of the subordinate lecturer which
one or how many he may use Then
also have music, recitations, roll-call,
etc. thrown in for the purpose of giv
ing everyone something to do. In this
way the literature to be sent out by the
Library Commission will be less ex
pensive, unless desired by the grange,
and more of our subordinate granges
will feel able to defray this expense of
postage.
"I would also appreciate it if you will
be prepared at this conference to give a
few minutes' talk for the benefit of
the lecturers, expressing in your own
language the way you conduct your
lecture hour, and the manner in which
you overcome many of the difficulties
which lecturers must necessarily con
tend with."
This educational conference will be
a new feature in the history of the Ore
gon State - Orange, 'and will result in
nearly doubling the attendance, accord
ing to responses received. It is thought
the conference will become an annual
affair, and will be officially recognized
as such by the State Orange. The edu
cational plan as carried out by State
Lecturer Johnson during the year has
been recognized as the most advanced
step yet taken by the grange order in
this state or elsewhere.
It Is expected that the State Orange
will take action condemning the pro
posed referendum against the O. A. C.
appropriation, as most of the subordi
nate granges have declared by resolu
tions against the referendum, besides
State Master Buxton has Issued a
statement against It-
same. Mr. Oleson has already begun the
preliminary work, and will have the ex
hibit as complete as the limited allow
ance and short time will admit of.
Benson Names Fair Board.
SALEM, Or., May 8. Governor Benson
this afternoon appointed W. W. Card well
and C. W. Carrott, of Douglas County;
R. C. Dement, of Myrtle Point. Coos
County; H. T. Stewart, of Gold Beach,
Curry County, and Amos Wilkins, of Eu
gene, Lane County, members of the Sec
ond Oregon District Agricultural Society
board of commissioners to serve for a
term of two years. This board was
created by the last session of the Legisla
ture and will serve without pay.
Ask anybody about Rockaway Beach
$20 lots, $5 down, to per month; no inter
est. C. J. Owen & Co.', 414 Lumber Ex.
0
Wahkiakum Spends $10OO at Fair.
CATHLAMET, - Wash., May 8. At the
last session of tlie Board of County Com
missioners 51000 was appropriated for an
exhibit at the -Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Ex
position, and the "board appointed Alfred
C Oleson commissioner In charge of the
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