The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972, March 14, 1908, Image 16

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Newspaper Page Textn : .THE". OREGON ; DAILY JOURNAU . PORTLAND. SATURDAY : EVENING,, .MARCH. li. ICOl Opening of North Bank Will lorce IteDuiiding: 01 bpo ''v. kane Line of 0. 11 & N. ; .Hill Eoad Will Cut Deep Into Freight Business. 'v7 AND Liai l l. li. J " ' " A BEMIIRJt 1 W HI-. ' '"Openin of the north bank road will 'not only Immediately force the building of the Union Pacific ay item to Puget aound. but It -will compel the Harrl v tman lines to nearly rebuild their entire main -line between Portland and Spo kaneOr loee practically all of the 'trafflo of th Spokane one,"' la the 'conclusion reached, by a JJewJforJtjtU- road nan who la staying in Portland. ' - ki M tha extending of the Harrl- rman system to Puget aound, on the roost advantageous grades, la only a matter of a. short time, and that It la a certain to occur aa the comma; or apring. Tha Harrlman llnea bara never bad '. any transcontinental Business .Puget aound worth considering. While .they hare secured eome of the eastern passenger business to Puget sound terminals by absorbing the local fare 'between Portland and the sound, the V ;Hlll llnea have always rerueei to ac cept through - baggage checked on a 'Union Paclflo or Southern Pacific : ticket The traveler from the east or , 'south to rugei aouna wno Duys a . through ticket always has to stop off ' at Portland and recheck his turggage '. 'to a aound point before ne can proceea ".to hla ticket destination. ; This inconvenience has proved an effectual check, and the little bualness i theretofore secured by the. Harrlman "Illlnea to the aound was' recently wiped out by a decision or tne interstate com 'meres eommtonlon prohibiting the Har rlman people from longer absorbing the , YJOCai rats irom roniuia 10 mo wunu 'on through tickets sold by Harrlman "agents la the ast The commission .decided that the transaction waa Illegal. . "Under present conditions the Union -Pacific and Southern Pacific rall ' road are practically barred from :Pnnt aound naaaenaer business." said -the New Yorker. With the comple- - !On ox m norm wni iwu iuiuuhu v . .Spokane, which will be accomplished -this year, the O. R. A N. company will be so badly beaten In the running time of trains between Portland and - the Inland empire that practically all . the business tributary to both lines In eastern Washington and Idaho will go In a bod v to the north bank route. It Is certain to cause an enormous .'slump In the O. R. N. company's business, unless tnai company provides 'addition a deen-aeated prejudice among .lumbermen and othera -against the O. R. A N. company'" freight department and Ita policies, and this feeling will mm ttswtn mm (tian 4 m m ' competitive lino that can handle the business." - T It la believed that the Harrlman com- pnnici will Iluv mjmi iuuci wmii iiiv AMnln nf anrlnr fn hrin nnnatmirtlfkn designed to meet the threatened com petition In both eastern and western ; Washington. ( hi: Contests Tonight. Rare sport at the Athletic contests .for points tonignt at tne Tweive-Miie house Arena, Orchestra and musical program by the Elliotts, harpists and vocalists. Lunches - and refreshments served on short - order. By automoblla jor livery. 'Free busses will meet 6:15 and T;2 O. W. P. cars at Oresham and Baae Line Road Junction. O. W. P. cars First and Alder. :ll, 7:26 tonight. IVAfIT EXTRA FIREMEN - PLACED AT THEATRES Executive Board Requests Better Protection for j "v 1 X uuuv I Six new firemen to be atatloned In : ihe various theatres of the city la the request contained In the resolution in troduced at yesterday's meeting of the city executive board by Marcus A. Fleischner. T. A. Greene objected to the . passage of the resolution unless the theatres agree to pay the salaries of the extra firemen. After a long debate the matter was laid on the table, pending an opinion by the city attorney aa to whether the council can compel the theatre owners to pay the salaries of the firemen. 4. Mr. Fieiscnner la cnairmaa or insure committee of tne executive board, and his resolution follows: ; "To the Honorable Executive Board Gentlemen: As many of the cities of the country have firemen detailed to be at theatres and other large gather ings -during .he sessions of entertain ment, we think the time has arrived . when Portland ahould adopt a similar ' plan of caution. . "So many disasters have occurred re cently where great numbers of people have congregated and alarms of fire have been riven that we think the ores ence of a fireman at the theatres and other publlo gatherings should be pro- vlded for.. ; Their , presence would not only often save property from destruc tion, out rjiics rouia no aouot mnmi mm PRIZES The person making the greatest number of words will receive a deed to the southeast corner of 33d and Brooklyn streets, 48x100, and valued at $750, absolutely free. The twenty-five next highest answersv will "entitle each one to a credit certificate of $50 on any unsold lot in the tract. The fifty next highest answers will entitle the successful contestants each to a credit cer tificate of $25 on any unsold lot in the tract. The fifty next highest answers will entitle the successful contestants each to a credit cer tificate of $15 on any unsold lot in the tract. In the event of a tie happening between successful contestants, the answer first re ceived will be entitled to the prize. Not only will a certificate be accepted as so much cash paid on a lot, but easy terms of only $25 down and $10 monthly will be given if desired. F OR the purpose of encouraging the investment in lots in 'Beautiful Waverleigh Heights" at this . time in order to benefit in the great advance that is sure to be derived from property surrounded by so many splendid advantages and situated so close to the center of the city, and for the additional purpose of encouraging the investment of savings in desirable real estate where they are always safe and secure, we have determined upon the following remarkable offer: , We are going to make this beautiful tract a household word, and in order to do so we have inaug urated an .t. .MiiB tlMyMUtell !lr JjttJstli-W.. Educational Word Contest which will prove both interesting and valuable to you. The contest is to see how many words you can make out of the thirteen different letters in the words "Beau tiful Waverleigh." You caa use a letter only once in a word, and you must confine yourself to the letters in "Beautiful Waverleigh," using no others. Remember These Instructions See how many words you can make out of the thirteen different' letters in "Beautiful Waverleigh," not using the same letter more than once in any word. Therefore the letters you can use are B, T, F, U, W, A, V, R, L, E, I, G, H. A word cannot be used more than once, even though it has different meanings. ' You cannot use plurals or the names of persons or places. Any word now in use in the English lan guage (Webster is our authority), will be" counted, but not obsolete words. Add your list when completed and state number of words. Sign your full name and ' give postoffice address. The contest will close April 1st, 1908, and all answers should be marked on the outside, "Word Contest," and mailed or delivered to our address, John P. Sharkey Company, 122 Sixth St., by that date. Each list will be care fully examined, and the successful contestants notified as soon as possible, which will be about 10 days later. See What Beautiful Waverleigli Mas to Offer to Purchasers A $30,000 public schoolhouse. (Clinton Kelly school.) , ' Connection with the largest sewer in Oregon, costing $250,000. Two streetcar lines that run past the property, both built and in operation- the past 15 years. "BUILT TO STAY ROADS." Bull Run water piped to every lot. One of the finest fire engine-houses in Port land; new and fully equipped. Two of the finest and best country roads in Oregon Division Line rbad on the north, and the Powell Valley road on the south. Graded streets and cement walks. Electric lights that burn every night Two telephone systems, both in operation, not in prospect. - - The finest scenery, the best view; the most houses of any addition In Portland. See for your self and be convinced. , . The best soil for roses or gardening. . Widest streets and avenues in Portland -CO to 90 feet wide. Building restriction no house to cost less than $1,250. For further information call and see us at our office, 122V2 Sixth Street, or our branch office, East Twenty-sixth and Franklin Streets, Waverleigh Contest Closes 6 P. M. April 1st, 1908 01) WM Fo WMM CdDMIPMY 12VA Sixth Street, Corner Washington (Upstairs) Phone A-2537 Phone Main BBO Keep This Ad for Future Reference be these six averted by ...e prmpt action pi experienced men, , . 4 - ''We therefore recommend that additional firemen be appointed, so that under the direction of the chief en-i peer they could be distributed among the various playhouses of the city and render such service as In his judgment would ie required, and we further rec ommend that the council be requested to make a transfer from the general fund ' 1'iuviuu iur mo Liaymeni aucn firerasn." DISSOLVING SALOON LICENSE AS PLEASANT AS EATING JACKS I , After OnccTasting fM'MmKi,- '- - no en wants an old-fashioned cod live oil prepara tion or emulsion, because ;Vinol is a much better body builder and strength creator for old Deoole.weak children : for coughs, colds, bron cliitis,etc. If it does no good will return your money. IVoodard, Clark & Co,' Portland, Or. Taking away a liquor license of a saloon keeper la somewhat like taking; candy away from a child who has Jut had a nibble at the delicacy that Is, In some cases. In other Instanoea it la like extractlnr an aching molar from 12-year-old boy who has reached the point of "don't care If J do, and don't care if I don t. When Deputy City - Atidltora Me Eachern and Hutchinson swooped down on the Baker and Larson saloon yes terday with the ordinance signed by Mayor Lane and City Auditor Barbur authorising the revocation of the license, Baker .was in anything but a cheerful frame of mind. He was angry and showed it. ' "Please sign here, and here, and here," said Mr. McEachera. "Not me," quoth Baker. "Neither there, nor there, nor there." "You will or w will take your license away by the patrol wagon metnod, replied the deputy. " "That's different." said Baker as he stepped -to. the. telephone and called up nis lawyer. xou oon i mina wamni till he comes - do you?" he nleaded. ". don't understand : these papers and I dont know you. won t you, give me Just a little timeT" . His tone had changed ao quickly that he was granted the lew .momenta until his attorney could arrive, during which time little could be heard save the tick ing or in cwcR. jun ime funeral, and it waa a funeral for the saloon. The Uwyer arrived and said: , W?11. ,ji ou cm do Baker, la to 5? J11-' "1 here, and here." Baker signed, took down the license and prepared to close up the pMfcet Everybody passed out save the lawyer. "Now, what do you suppose he is wait ing In there for?" asked Hutchinson. T'Forv$5," answered McEachern. The two then passed on to Ed John son's place, the West Coast Oyster Parlors on Seventh street. "Glad to see you, gentlemen," called out Johnson as he walked over to the wall, tore down the license and handed It to the deputies. "This is an outrage but the fight is over and I lost. I am going south for my health and then after my return may start In the real estate business.- I am 'glad that I' can live for awhile without worklna. anv- bow." ASKS MAYOR'S AID TO SECURE BRIDGE A committee representing the North east Side Improvement club called on Mayor Lane and City Engineer Taylor yesterday afternoon to enlist their aid in securing a high bridge' across the river. The committee consisted of about 10 of the leading residents of the north east side and Judge Munly acted as spokesman. The situation was thor oughly threshed out and City Engineer jayior promised 10 assisi in determin ing the most feasible crossing place for the bridge. At present the committee men figure on placing the structure with the east approach onenin on Han. cock and the west approach on Overton. Previous to Vlil tins: the eitv hall tha committee called on General 'Manager O'Brien, of the Harrlman lines, to de termine what action th railroad miiM take in the matter. .While Mr. O'Brien runs and Morses are a bad combination and the resultant strained shoulders and legs must be given careful atten tion if yonr faithful beast is to . be spared to you. Prompt treat ment ia necessary and the best suited for the ' purpose ia old reliable Mexican Mustang Liniment. Made of oils, famous for their . penetrating and healing quali ties it quickly relieves soreness, soothes the injured parts ana removes all stiffness front the joints and limbs. ' Bead for a FREE copy of our valuable booklet "Pointa from a Hone Doctor's Diary." v Lyon Manufacturing Ce , 44 &outh Fifth St., Brooklyn, K.T. was noncommittal in his reply he acknowledged the need of the bridge and dwelt upon the necessity of some Improved crossing north of the steel Driage. - i ' , . rnxn ctrmiD nr to m days, PAZO OINTMENT is gninntMd to care asy eaae- of Itcbinf , Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles la to. 14 dare or neoer refunded. 6a Candy for Si. Patrick's Day. Possibly at no nrevlous time have w displayed such a variety of our own make candles- as you will find at pres ent All the old favorites and many new ones. Special attention riven tn canaies appropriate to St. Patrick s da xne Haseiwoon cream store. lal-lss wasningion aireeu fssocfafian f Portland Oregon Incorporated and Chartered under the Laws of the State of Oregon i&&rr OREGON'S INSURES ALL KIXDS OF LIVE STOCK AGAINST DEATH FROM ANY ? CAUSE. ine oniy nve siock insurance asso ciation licensed in the state of Oregon, Insurance written during iyu S451,073 Losses paid to policyhold ers during 1907 f 10,436 WE PAY LOSSES PROMPTLY have no high-salaried officers. OUR TERMS ARE REASONABLE A call on telephone Main S7S will brincr our msoector. who will srive full particulars. - HOME OFFICE IN LAFAYETTE BUILDING, SIXTH AND WASHTMrtTrtM i; OPPORTUNITY Colonist Rates from all parts of the 'United States and Canada to all parts of Oregon and the Northwest will be again put into effect by THE OREGON RAILROAD & NAVIGATION COMPANY AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO. (Lines fn Ojegon.) MARCH 1, 1908 and will continue daily through out March and April. From the Middle be aa follows the principal West tha cities of rates wilt noat CHICAGO ST. LOUIS KANSAS CITY Sro noK COUNCIL BLUFFS UHAHA ST. PAUL ... AD UNeTn Corresponding rates from all other eastern nolnta. Stonavara at niaaa. ure at all points in Oregon. ' . The Colonist Rate is the greatest of all homebuilders. Oregon has unlimited resources and needs more people who desire homes and larger opportunities. v y ; f Oregon people can accomplish splendid results by heralding" this op fortunity to all the world. Send Oregon literature giving good, reliable nformatlon about the state, far and wide. Call on tha above railroads for It If necessary. . . Fares Can Be Prepaid Here at home if desired. Any agent la authorised to accept tha required deposit and telegraph tleket to any point CaU on any a R. AN.-or i B. P. agent or address . ' WM;McMU!UtAY. Oaaaral Passengev Ageat, Portlaad. Oragoa.