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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL'., PORTLAND., TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 18, 1909. PAY'M(0)MM(S AT S (Q)9CL(Q) OF THE $100,000 STOCK OF OS rTITI TifiKE itihi MIccAIIkeini aiinicdl MEASURES TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMING CITY ELECTION BONDS FOR BRIDGE AT BROADWAY To build a bridge for the accommo da lmi of the Mg population on the northeast Bide, an.? to construct It h gh enough to dear river traffic, making ( necessary to open the draw only four or five times per week Is the ob ject of those proposing the rectlon ..f a bridge at Broadway over the Wil lamette river. This l the largest bridge proposal to bo submitted to the people of Port land on June 7. The bond issue au thorized to cover all expense Is $2,000, 000 Inlike the Market street and Sherman street plans, which wre put on the ballot by Initiative petitions, the Broadway bridge goes on by vote of the city council. The Broadway clans Rre well forti fied with data to show that they have picked the best location for a bridge north of the ateel bridge. They argue that the city must provide relief for the chronic congestion of the steel bridge, and that the northeast side Is entitled to a hearing on the bridge question above any other section of the city. Without waging war on bridges further up the river they as sert Hist their need Is greatest, and in proof of this supply copious figures showing the growth of that section of Portland. necessity of Belief Urged Two million dollars is a large sum, and the costliness of the structure supplies the chief argument of the op position, added to those who would ? refer some other location. To this he Broadway contingent replies that the necessity of relief is urgent, that there is no economy in overcrowding the other bridges, and that the location Is fixed upon the recommendation of expert engineers beyond the possibility of questioning the wisdom of choice. The Broadway bridge, as proposed, will begin at the intersection of Broad way and Larrabee streets on the east side, following the line of Broadway across the river and terminating on the west at or near the intersection of To Knjpy the full confidence of the Well-informed of the World and the Commendation of the most eminent physicians it was essen tial that the component parts of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna should be known to and approved by them; there fore, the California Fig Syrup Co. pub lishes a full statement with every package. The perfect purity and uniformity of pro duct, which they demand in a laxative remedy of an ethical character, are assured by the Company's original method of man ufacture known to, the Company only. The figs of California are used in the production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to promote the pleasant taste, but the medicinal principles are obtained from plants known to act most beneficiatiy. To get its beneficial effects always buy . the genuine manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co: only, and for sale by all leading druggist Corner Third and Morrison Streets, Portland. Will open in a Blaze of Bargain Brilliancy unecjualled in the history ot Portland's merchandizingj when this entire high grade stock will be thrown open to the public for ten days. MEAKER & COCHRAM "The expert sales managers in charge of the sale, with an array of assistants, have arranged the entire stock to conven iently handle the inevitable crowds, while the " Meaker CS Cochran Prices" have played sad havoc with profits. Every department has felt their heavy hand. At ttic corner of Third and Blxth and Irving streets. This puts the west approach near the union de pot, deemed a great advantage for a large amount of traffic originating there and in the terminal yards. The length of the structure would be sp. proximately 2800 feet, including ap proaches, i The charter amendment provides for a clearance of 65 feet above nign water and not less than 96.13 feet aoove city datum or low water mark, which is about 33 feet below the level of Front street. It Is claimed that with a bridge of this height the draw would have to be opened on an average of only three or four times per week. AH river boats, with possibly one ex ception, could pass under the bridge, and could pass at almost any point, as the channel Is accommodating and ships would not have to steer their course under the draw span. Amount Will Cover All. The amendment provides that all ex penses connected with the condemna tion or purchase of private property, easements or franchises shall be paid out of the $2,000,000, Including the approaches, terminals and necessary accessories. About $1,300,000 is calcu lated as the cost of the bridge Itself, the remainder being set aside to cover all other Items of expens The bonds proposed will run for 30 vears, in the usual denominations of $500 and $1000, and bearing Interest at the rate of 4 per cent. The bonds must be sold to the highest responsible bidder. The annual Interest charge on the sum named would thus be $80, 000. , City to Own Tracks. It Is further provided that "all rail way tracks laid upon said bridge, or upon Its approac.es or terminals, shall forever be and remain the exclusive property of the city of Portland, and no exclusive privilege or franchise shall be granted to any person, railway company, or other public service cor poration, for the use of the whole or any part of such bridge, approaches or terminals." All privileges or fran chises granted must he for such com pensation as may be determined by the cltv council. The usual provision appears for turn ing the bridge over to the county au thorities for operation after It Is built. The location of the west approach and Incline is made subject to such modifi cation and change as may be deemed expedient bv the executive board of the city. This clause Is with a view to the condemnation of a block or portion of a block leading to the union depot, the plan being to debouch across this block from the bridge approach. This proporty changed hands some time ago, supposedly purchased for the Northern Pacific Terminal company. Wot a Mew Proposition. The Broadwav bridge is not a new project. A bridge for that part of the river has been SgltHted for over two years, resulting finally In tna em ployment of an expert by the city to determine the best location and to sub mit estimates of probable cost. Ralph Modjeski, - the engineer selected, de clared that a bridge at Hancock street, as advocated by some, jfas Imprac ticable, and fixed upon Broadway, at the same time . submitting estimates of cost. The cltv council accepted the conclusions-, of Modjeski and voted to submit the 'proposition to the people, despite the protest of people from the Alblna section, who still held out "for the Hancock street location. Modjeski submitted two plans, desig nated as A and B. The former called for a nrldae. high enough to elesr all river traffic except that Mgh-raasted sailing vessels would have, to ship th- top section of their masts, The east ; terminal under this plan was Hancork, street and the- west at Eighth and raVi: : The cost was placed at $1,190,000 for the bridge alone. Bridge "B." the one' ceo. BIO IBEJUE Morrison Streets will guide the way. Come opening day. Come every day adopted by the council for submission to the people, whs estimated to cost $1,295,000. provided with a bascule draw and running from Broadway and Larra bee to block Y, Couth's addition, at Sixth and Irving. Growth of City Responsible. Growth of the rity on the northeast side, particularly In the last few years, is the principal argument relied on by the Broadway boomers to carry them to victory. Headed by W. G. Aiunly, now the Democratic nominee for mayor, the Northeast Hide Improvement association has been pushing the bridge question to the front for more than two veaid. The Morrison bridgeLwas built in 1887, the steel bridge in 1S88, the Madison bridge in 1S90 and the Burnslde bride in 1893. The population served by the steel bridge In 1K88 Is estimated to havo been 7000. Now the population north of Sullivan's gulch, counting those, using the St. Johns and Vancouver lines, is nearly 100,000. It la asserted that 70 per cent of the building per mits for dwellings are now going to this section of the city, and with such an Increase, present and prospective, the Broadway champiois declare that con ditions will soon be Insufferable for those residing north of Sullivan's gulch. The Broadway forces consider them selves particularly fortunate !n having the report of the engineer to ba.'k them, because this carries tha project beyond mere guesswork as to cost and practi cability of location. They make the point that preliminaries havo alieady been worked out. that there will be but little obstruction to navigation, and that the big population It is desired to serve can only be accommodated at Broadway. ' Quote City Directory. In this look to the future the view expressed In the introduction to the 1999 city directory, under the signature of R. I.. Polk & Co., tne publishers, is quoted as follows: "The fact that we are a city of more than a quarter of a million people is or itself wonderful enough, but the so evi dent fact that within the next few years we shall probably have double that many people within our borders Is one for the wise and prudent to mas ter In all Its phases. In the matter of bridges, which is, perhaps, the most vital matter which concerns the city at present. It Is of the utmost and farthest reaching importance that this shall be properly conceived. Perhaps no other persons can so greatly lorecast the need of the city for bridges as the publishers of this directory, who have seen the de-' velopment of the eastern suburbs, as they" changed from the fields and wood ed hillsides to closely populated settle ments. Every suburban district on the cast side of the river has made an in crease of from 26 to 150 per cent in growth In the past year and a half, or since the last city directory was pub lished. If this Is to continue, does it not mean that even were the bridges which now span the Willamette river Do not worry over your 6 RAH UAIKSt. will restore them to their NAT URAL COLOR, no Matter not long the hair has been gray. Yon will be surprised bow quickly the change is made, bow permanent the resalt Is; bow luxuriant a growth and healthy a head ol hair yon will have. Thousands are proving It dally. IS NOT A DYE. II AND SO. BOTTLES, AT DRUGGISTS. T .... KI 1 t n . rmifb and chapped bands, and all skin diseases. aeeps ssia una aei soft, zsc. druggists.. Fma Jc. for free books, "The Care of ttoe Skin." "Tin Cr ot the Hair." : - Poll Bay Spec. Co, Newark, N. J. v" OODA19. CUkCB ft CO. 1 . ' SKIDMOKI D1DQ CO. " ' I & iMIccOoiminice In perfect condition, that to avoid con gestion, which causes much loss of val uable time, we should have at least four more of like accommodation? So far. however, from helnfe of like accom modation, we should have that doubled or trebled for present needs, and how much more for the Imminent crowding of the east side of the river In the neat future? We cannot afford to take a small view of this question, nor of any other which looks toward supplying the needs of the city of half a million peo ple, which Portland Is to be lflng be fore it has made history for another 10 years." Advance Farther Arguments. It Is recited that 30 per cent of the voting population of the city lies north of Sullivan's gulch Hnd 12 per cent'of the taxable property Is in that territory; but that the only tiling the city has done to make river crossing easier In that section Is to provide the Alblna ferry. The steel bridge is privately owned by the O. R. & N. Count of traffic on the steel bridge shows an average of 8300 pedestrians per day and 1800 teams. The draw is open nearly five hours out of everv 24. To relieve thin congestion on the steel bridge and eliminate delay for th throngs who could utilize a bridge lower down is the cry of the nort heast side. AWARD CONTRACTS TO SEVERAL 'FIRMS Bids for the construction of the new 10 room Glenrott, school building at East Forty-ninth and Belmont streets were opened by the board of education yesterday afternoon and awarded as follows: Building, $.1,93. V. It. 5rif fllh; painting. Doyle & Neal, $M9fl; glass. V. P. Fuller & Co.. 11015. Three bids for plumbing were referred to the building committee as the board feared from the appearance of these that there might be combination among the firms. Superintendent of Schools Rlgler and Mrs. Sltton of the board of education reported that the Sunnysidn sriiool Is amply provided with fire escapes and exits. Tho Sunnyside Push club had made the statement that the building was not guarded properly against fire. LION RIDES ELEPHANT: MAKES FUNNY FACES The day has come when In the large cities where it Is easy to secure wild animals of good dispositions, schools are being started In which Is taught how to train and handle the beasts of mountain. Jungle and plain. Animal training has been a marvelous art from the time of Its awakening period when Adam named the beasts of the field and the birds of the air. The Noah period showed a brisk evolution in training animals, and In Daniel's time the art was really far advanced The niH tvi. brought into play much cruelty. Tjie beasts were whipped Into submission or nurned with not irons. Animals per formed .tricks through fear. All tTils has changed. Kindness is the main Ingredient of the trainer's prescription Animals are jollied and the sugar pellet and Ice cream play a big part In subju gating the lion, tiger, elephant and such like. With the Sells-FJoto show that, comes to this city soon. Is a monster lion that rides an elephant bare back. These Most disfiguring skin eruptions, scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc.. are due to Impure blood. Burdock Blood Bit ters Is a cleansing blood tonlo. Makes you clear-eyed clear-brained, clear skinned, i Itching piles provoke profanity, but profanity won't cure them. Doan's Oint ment cures Itching, bleeding or protrud ing piles after years of suffering. At any drug store. If you haven't the- time to exercise regularly. Doan'a Regulets will prevent constipation. They induce a mild, easy, l..nlhf..l nnfUn Y. fc. 1 t I iiraiuiiui nun ' i ma u' ri B WlinUUl griping. Ask your druggist for them. Stops earache in two minutes; tooth ache of pain of burn or srald in five minutes; hoarseness, one hour; mus clesche. two hours-; sore throst- twelve hours Pr.Thomaa Eclectrlo- Oil. mon arch, over pain. IBM Salem Woolen Mills Clothes SalmWoohnMllsClothingCo; CLOTHIERS, FURNISHERS, TAILORS Grant Pliegley, Mgr. 7th and Stark, Portland, Or. two worthies ' were almost raised to gether. They are friends for circus lemonade and lemon Ice: In fact, the lion will not do his act half good unless he Is fed a half doien plates of lemon Ice just before being called upon to per forin. He has one bad fault, and that has got the Sells-Floto circus In trou ble. Ever since a cub, the lion has act ually made faces at people. The other day William Bell, an orange grower from southern California, and Miss Ray Revell were married. That night before taking the train for their honeymoon, they purchased tickets and attended the Sel la-Flo to circus. They were delighted with the big performance, the Armour prise horses and the menagerie and spent much of their time about the monkev 'cage. The bride took a great fancy to the hlg Hon. The old fellow, full of fun, stuck out his tongue at her and made horrible faces at her. She went into a fit about it, and screamed, and claimed she was Insulted by- the lion. As a good, loyal husband" should, Mr. Bell took her part and quarreled with the showmen. He threatened to brtng suit against the -management of tli show rtndthe has sued the show for $10,000. claiming the lion made faces at and Insulted M wife. Tt 1s the rarest suit In the annals Of. time, and the out DoiminicBllIl YOU want STYLE, FIT and SERVICE in your new suit You'll get all in SALEM WOOLEN MILLS CLOTHES We know whereof we speak when we say that Salem W oolen Mills Clothes satisfy, for we have the experi ence of hundreds of customers to guide us,, and when YOU have worn one you'll always be our customer. An excellent showing of classy models in the season's most favored fabrics and colorings at 12.450 to S245.00 come will be watched with eager Inter est by the lawyers and laymen. Sells Floto exhibit In Portland May 24 and 25 at Twenty-fifth and Qutmby streets. GIVE SUPPORT TO PROHIBITION MAN Renewing their allegiance to the principles of the Prohibition party and declaring their belief that the party's prospects for electing a mayor of Port land were never brighter, the Methodist ministers of this city unanimously In dorsed the candidacy ot T. 8. McDaniel, Prohibition nominee for that, office, at the regular weekly meeting of the Methodist Ministers' association, , held in the Taylor Street church yesterday, . Rev. Mr. Smith of Trinity church in troduced the- resolution indorsing the Prohibition candidate, and after a, large dumber of the. ministers present had sprtM in enthusiastic praise of the Prohtuitloa nominee and voiced fheir belief in bia electron, the resolu tion waa passed without a 'dissenting vote. ' i1 v . . - ! The principal feature on the program j of the ministers' meeting was a paper Eft on "The Bibfe;" by Rev. W. W. Ma thews of the A. M. K. church. Rev. J. L. Voce, pastor of the "Woojd stock church, announced that a niao meeting will be held in -the Woods t otic church next Sunday afternoon, when an effort will be made to raise a suf ficient fund to finish paying the cost, of the construction ot the new edifice. Epidemic of Eryilplag, ; ' An epidemic of erysipelas la now rar ing in Portland, according to a ?( meot made thla morning, at St. Vin cent's TiospltaL It la staNtd that four cases of this were refused admittance today ewlng t the crowded contiMim of the hospital and the hoBpltal l i now to nave many cases t the riti. No good reason la asKigned for t.'i ''fOMO OAlT .0XS0IKO. rt.iiird'i gnow Liniment rurn t. Mr. O. H. P. Cornelius, Turiii. r, (!,; Mv wife haa fl!scverea ii"i rr.nir i i, . .' O,, . j .. J .A f I',, I . m . very painful troubi. hoe r-nt m.in-irt i m u ,f It on hf'tWlf. but tin tt her .frWids who n rnwi'.t ty Hi sem A fw. Prl'-. e, Juts anl.ff, fv s by fckldrn'ire I'rug Co. & i , . -