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About The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 9, 1908)
IS THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND; WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9, 1908. HOW TO PURIFY CITY AFFAIRS Walter Thomas Mills Points Out Good and Bad Points . of Life'in the City. In speaking- of "The City the Center of Corruption and Progress." Walter Thomas Mills, at the Masonle Temple teat evening,-told how free cities began and then said In part: "City governments Are everywhere corrupt." This Is not because the cltl i sens desire bad government, not be cause they are bad people, not because . they prefer to be robbed, rather than to be given their Just deserts. 4 "It Is because in every modern city tthere are three great economic inter ests, not one of which can provide for Itself except by methods secret under handed, necessarily corrupt. The cor-. poratlon, privately owned, Dut renner inr a, publio service, cannot come Into existence except it ursi goes lino puii tlcs. A great purchasable vote exists, which in selling Its vote sells nothing else for it Is In possession of nothing else that Is salable. Politics has be come a profession. It is the business of the modern politician to organize me corrupt vote, to manipulate it in behalf of the corporations who Drovlde .' the funds necessary to secure, by pro- cessea ootn secret ana corrupt, Iran chises for the corporations, the spolli of office for the politicians, exemption from the enforcement of the criminal ' law for the vicious and .disorderly, with : the scant reward which is given to the 'Curiously enough, municipal reform is most irequentiy lUnaertaxen by at y tempting schemes for , commissions . which shall further centralise the I municipal authority,' '. and . remove it more and more from the direct voice of the Deo ale. on . the other - hand, a . reaction is setting In, which' proposes . a iso 10 centralise toe municipal autnor '. ity. but to simplify its organisation and make that eentral authority responsible directly to the whole body of the - municipal voters, uatveston. Texas, Newport, R. I., Des Moines, Iowa, have become models for the 'study and the Imitation of other municipalities. Port- , land Is studying the problem of the .new charter. It has already adopted the Des Moines charter as its model. ; The charter commission is lust now wrestling with the problem as to whether the small central body shall . be made directly answerable to , the FARMERS AND COtTNTRT MER . CHANTS! - We Are Paying- , 9c per pound for good, young veal under 130 pounds, dressed. . 7c per pound for good dressed hogs. we are buying dressed turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens and all kinds of livestock. We do not charge commission on any thing. , FRANK I- SMITH MEAT CO., "Fighting the Beef Trust" Portland, Oregon. - whole body of the people, ' or shall possess delegated - authority ' which it may exercise in aexiance or, me people s protest. "The centrsl body should be small Each member should be the head of a department, and the joint action of all, and the separata action of each member, BhAIlM 4A flMlflfA? ,A PtfAMMljllm or 1 1 I each member should be personally sub ject to instruction or recall. "If this can be established in Port land. If it can be established in all of the cities, everywhere, it will give us municipal government - without the Interference of political parties, with out the dominance of Dolltlcal rlnas. and without the possibility of corrupt control. . . .... PRESENTS FREE Xvenlnr With Ou Friends' Flanaed by Oernrts Sons. which Is announced to be given by the promises to be an event long to be re- V....1.. . V. . ,ah.la" was I hu tjtrut x i . J ..... 1 i. rr a i7. hn affair. The store has been decorated wnn evergreens, ana tne pmce win -sume the aspect of a great reception hall tonight. This will be but one of many pleasant surprises planned by the management of this house for the friends and patrons or the eataDUsn ment. Music wllh be furnished toy Stiles' orchestra, and the doors will be open at 7 p. m. WATER DATES CUT III HALF As the expense of laying new water mains is hereafter to be paid by assess ment upon property instead of from the water department's receipts, the water rates for 1909 will be reduced SO per cent all over the oltv. A charter amend raent provides for the change In paying tor new mains. jne reauction was agreed upon by the water board yester day. ,if . The city will pay $50,0g0 a year for tne use or water Dy its departments. These two changes from the old regime enable the water department to cut the rates in flair. The contract for the new ' east side water office at East Sixth and East Al der afreets was let to Steele, Berterlson & Co., by the water board. The bid of that company was $19,760. A contract for .2800 meters was given to the H. B. Worthington company, and one for 200 meters to the Union Meter company. The total cost of the 3000 Instruments Is $20,000. Tomorrow Thursday oosltlvelv the last day for discount west side gas bills. Don't overlook gas appliance sale. Every Ounce of Meat Vou Get at a Smith Market These Days Is the Prime Fancy Oregon rroduct, and We riave 1'rovided ior tne Christmas Holidays, OREGON PORK Smith's wonderfully choice Pig Pork' Sausage, per lb It's absolutely pure, made fresh every hour. We sell tons of it each day. Shoulder Roast Pork.... 10, 12 Whole Shoulder Roasts Shoulder Pork Chops 121j Loin Pork Chops IK Loin and Rib Roasts of Pork... 15 Pork Hocks Fresh - Pig Feet ' 5f Smith's pure .Lard in 5-lb. pails.. 65f SPRING LAMBS MILK FED Small legs of Lamb 15 Lamb Loin Chops 15 Shoulder Lamb Chops.. 12f While Shoulders to Roast lOf SAUSAGES Frankfurt 10 Bologna 10 Blood Sausage lOf Liver Sausage 10 Head Cheese lO Ham Sausage 15 BEEF Sirloin Steaks ..10 Tenderloin Steaks .125 Best Porterhouse Steaks, 12, 15 "T"-Bone Steaks 12, 15 Round Steak ....10 Best Pot Roasts 7, 8 Beef for Boiling 5, 6 Prime Rib Roast Beef.. 10, 12A4 SALT MEATS Pickled Pork 12j4 Dry Salt Pork 12J4 Smith's Pig Hams 16 Breakfast Bacon 16, 175 Fresh Eggs, per dozen .35 Several different brands of Creamery Butter, per roll , 70 Fancy fresh dry-picked Oregon Chickens, Hens and Springs. . .18 FRANK L. SMITH M1LAT CO. Six Markets FIGHTING THE BEEF TRUST" Corner Tlfto sad ' Main Streets, Oregon City. 12th Bt bet. Bond and Commercial, Astoria. 863 Taylor Street (Union town), Astoria. 93 Alder U, between First and Beoond Sts. 613 Williams Avenue. 791 Mississippi Avenue. Smith's Alder-Street Market is surrounded on all sides, by markets that have been put there by bis opponents. You must pass up these other mar kets. See that Smith's name and "Fighting the Beef Trust" are over the door, and then come in. mm OVERCOATS RAINCOATS ni . 1 ' k V ? . , .-. . Hand tailored All this season's fabics. Equal in EVERY WAY to the garments' sold in other stores at $20 and $25. A look in at our windows will convince you of the truth of this statement WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD IT'S SO MfftVWlrJ Third and Oak lVlMj I JLVii 1st and Yamhill ilpi Ito Qreafl CHirlfliiia iiraili f ml STORE OPEN EVERY MIGHT UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS THURSDAY SPECIAL Large Arm Rocker, like cut, golden oak, or mahogany finish, cobbler seat, worth $3.00, Thur day special .....fl.75 It'!n.;'- r Iplwl 3 THURSDAY SPECIAL Large' China Closet, made of quartersawed oak, 5 feet high, 44 inches wide, bent glass ends; worth $25, Thursday special at only f 14 Our Chrisbnas Gil it to Customers ZZZtTpll SIO FREE? Well, you will realize the fact when you see the rug value we are offering you here. Genuine Smith's Axminster Rugs, worth $32.50 (just as surely as a $20 gold piece is worth $20), will be on sale this week at only $22.50 ten big silver dollars less. 9x12 Smith's Axminster Rugs at Only $22.50 Magnificent floral and oriental patterns. But once before this year have we been able to offer such a bargain in Genuine Smith's Axminster Rugs. These will make superb Christmas gifts for some body. - We expect a big demand, and we have provided a big supply. Come and see ,'em, for you'll want to take home with you one of those small yard length Carpet j End . Rugs, remnants of Axminsters, Brussels, Wilton Velvets priced at 35 and 50 each. THURSDAY SPECIAL This large Reed Rocker, worth $5.00, special price Thursday only , f2.75 Wear the Watch While Yon Pay A $1.00 a week payment will soon pay for one and you will not feel the cost to be burdensome. THURSDAY SPECIAL These little Book. and Magazine Racks, 24 inches in length, 15 inches in height, made of oak, golden or weathered finish,, worth $2.00, Thursday special at fl.50 t -JPth A Gift for Your Wife There are many good housewives in Portland to day who would gladly forsake the old fashioned cook stove for the conveniences of a modern steel range. The GEVURTZ ALL-STEEL RANGE would make an ideal Christmas gift, and requires but, Very little cash. A fl DOWN. We'll place one of these fine steel ranges in your home and the weekly payments are small, too only A f l.OO A WEEK. Prices range from $40 to $55. These ranges are warranted for 15 years against all breakage. THURSDAY SP'L Large Japanese Orna mental Vases, many sizes and profusely dec orated; suitable for mantels, etc., worth' $2.75, Thursday special at fl.75 mm M THURSDAY SPECIAL Combination Bookcase, like cut, made of solid oak, worth $20, Thursday special f 13.00 THURSDAY SP'L Ladies' Writing Desk, like cut, made of solid oak, special Thursday, only f6.00 THURSDAYS SPECIAL This handsome solid oak Table, in the weathered finish, 28x48-inch top, with drawer.'like the cut, suit able for den,' parlor or living room, worth $27, special for Thursday at only ,; ... . . . . . f 18.00 THURSDAY SPECIAL Large Morris Chair, movable velour cushions, made of oak, or in mahogany finish, worth $12, Thursday special $9.00 THURSDAY SPECIAL Golden . oak and mahogany y Phonograph Record Cabinets, hold 100 records, priced at $18 by music stores; special... ? 13 THURSDAY SP'L Weathered Oak Writing Desk, like the cut, worth $14, Thursday special at only flO Golden Oak and Mahogany Tables at $2.75 Easy toils fl Miim Specials mentioned here for Thursday's selling are for cash. On other goods $1 a week will do. Specially Priced at $2.75 For the reader's quiet nookj for books; magazines or papers, for the parlor nook or any other place where smart tables are used. Mahogany finished, shaped shelf below the 24x24 inch top, and grace fully formed legs, making an unusu ally pretty piece. vv noid open house to all . our from 7 to :S0. Muslo on third floor. Fins Art Calen- lven to each sniest. All Come and Inspect Istmas wares. No roods sold tonight. DM! - sr ! i." iKm"" it , .... i ii. i. mM i All are invited, toour exhibi- Tj tion ot Lhnstmas goods, from 7 to 9 :30. There will be valuable prizes given awayi JlWMiE Second and Yamhill First ana Yamhill
