HAMPTON
M E I N ’S
UN D ERW EA R.
H eavy fleeced ______________________________$ 5 0
Jaeger R i b b e d ______________________________
50
Famous North Star wool, $1 and___________ 1 5 0
Silver and Flesh Ribbed Fleeced___________
50
R ib b ed W o o l
_____________________________1 0 0
1 lorse Shoe brand_________________________
1 40
A ll grades either for extreme cold or moderate
weather. W e can suit on climatic conditions.
COMPANY
The Satisfaction of Ordering Garments
FROM
A. E. Anderson & Co.
H O SE.
O F CHICAGO
Black natural fast wool Hose, double heel and
toe, two thread __________________________$
Black w o rs te d ________________________________
High grade Lisle Thread_____________________
H igh grade cotton; Tan and B la c k __________
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NOTIONS.
Is Enhanced by a
of
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Automobile Silk N eck S carfs________________
50
1 ’ earl Collar Buttons__________________
10
M eyer’s Dress Gloves, $1, $1.25 a n d ___
1 50
W e have an assortment of l ie Pins, Cuff Buttons,
too numerous to mention in this space, at all prices.
SU IT CA SES.
Imitation leather, brass locks and catches, $ 1.40
and ,______________________ . .
$ 2 00
Sole leather, shirt fold and" fancy lined; $6 to 1 0 0 0
Japanese Straw; $2.75 and_________________
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LENGTHY SESSION IS HELD
Election O rdered to Vote on Bond Is
sue o f $IOO 0 0 0 fo r W ater System.
S treet Paving Given New Impetus
Proceedings of the Council.
The municipal council held an inter
esting session Monday night, it being
the regular monthly meeting. Consid
erable business o f importance was
transacted, prominently among which
was the calling o f a special election to
authorize a bond issue o f $100,000 for
the construction o f an adequate water
system ; the launching along legal lines
o f street paving; killing an ordinance
providing for an occupation tax ; pass
ing a measure ordering the construc
tion o f cement sidewalks on either side
o f Main street and instructing the city
engineer to establish grades.
A number o f representative citizens
were in attendance, and to some extent
participated in the deliberations o f the
aldermanie body, Mayor Job having
expressed his willingness to hear them
in discussions o f questions where the
interests o f the community were at
stake, which spirit must necessarily
redound to the public good. A com
m ittee from the Merchants’ Protective
Association, headed by Mr. H. O.
Thompson, waited upon the mayor and
council with a petition remonstrating
against the passage o f an ordinance
providing for an occupation tax, which
according to members o f the alder-
manic body, had no chance o f becom
ing a law, and on this question several
citizens were granted the privileges
o f the floor.
BOND E L E C T IO N C A L L E D
Mayor Job presided over the deliber
ations o f the council, calling the meet
ing to order promptly at 8 o ’clock.
There were present Aldermen Bartel,
Atkinson, Elledge, Lawson ami Kime,
the latter taking his seat a fter the
minutes had been read. The approval
o f the minutes o f the proceeding ses
sion was postponed until the next
meeting inasmuch as the object to the
recent special election was not stated
therein. As especially important busi
ness was to lie transacted Alderman
Bartel suggested that the Marshal be
sent out to gather in the two delinquent
aldermen, Messrs. Hogate and Kime,
and the mayor declared a recess o f ten
minutes for that purpose. Alderman
Kim e came in during this period.
Material;
Good Style and W orkmanship.
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marks, Mr.
Thompson thought the
council would be justified in killing
the measure.- There was no doubt about
collecting the tax and he for one
would not resist it if imposed, but he
every alderman except Hogate, who
thought it wrong.
was absent, had indorsed the measure.
Alderman Bartel, the father o f the
Alderman Bartel moved that the peti
sympathized
with
Mr.
tion be laid over, as it required a full ordinance,
vote o f the council, but the mayor de Thompson. He said the local newspa
clared his motion out o f order. Aider- pers came out under flarin g headlines
man Atkinson moved that the prayer and demanded public improvements,
o f the petitioners be granted, and it but these cannot be made without
Ho believed with his prede
was carried Alderman Bartel voting money.
cessor on the floor that the measure
nay.
The mayor stated that the council was unjust, but the money was needed.
had from fifteen to twenty days in The present levy was to the limit, but
which to eall the election, and sug was insufficient to carry on proposed
gested that October 20th be named, work. Drays and shows were licensed
whereupon Alderman Lawson made a while others escaped. I f all were made
motion to that effect, which motion free he would gladly withdraw the or
prevailed unanimously. The places o f dinance.
one reason founded on right why we
should pay a double tax on our stocks
and not on our building. There have
been no failures here except in busi
ness.”
A t this juncture Alderman Bartel
interrupted with a request for the priv
ilege o f the floor, which was refused.
UN D ERW EAR.
Swiss Fleeced, splendid (all and winter weight $ 2 5
North Star Union Suits; 50c; 85c, $1.25,
$2.00 and_________________________________ 2 7 5
C hildren's Nazarett W aists___________________
25
Children’s Rucker Shirts, w ool_______________
50
Children’s Rucker Shirts, c o t t o n ___________
2S
SW EA T ER S, W O O LEN S
Zephyr Coat, w o o l____________________
$2
Requisite Coat, "W ool________________________ 4
Children’s Toques___________________________
Children’s Bootees___________________________
Children's Mittens _ _ I ______________________
H O SE.
FURS
Mr. J. F. Spray couldn’ t learn who
wanted the occupation tax in the first
place. The present tax, he said, is
sufficient to pay o f f our indebtedness
in a year or two. I f the ten-mill tax
had l»een spread out there would have
lieen new buildings and new people
coming in. He thought the introduc
tion o f the ordinance a foolish move,
inasmuch as the people had not asked
for it.
The ordinance was put upon its third
and final reading, a fter which Alder
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Outing Remnants,
Short Pieces from
the Mill, 20c grade
and sells at
TEN C E N T S
Just Arrived
man Bartel wanted to lay it on the
table indefinitely, to which the mayor
objected, saying a vote on it must be
taken.
Mr.
Bartel then desired to
withdraw the ordinance, he having in
troduced it, but the mayor ruled that
it should go through the regular chan
nel. The ordinance was defeated on
Continuing his remarks Mr. Burk vote, the only nay being that o f Aider-
holder said “ there would have been no man Bartel.
failures if the unfortunate merchants
Mr. Thompson on behalf o f the com
had been making money, and admit mittee he represented, thanked the
ting they were, a double tax would be mayor and council for the action taken,
unjust. I think there was an express and Mayor Job responded by saying
agreement that if the additional tax lie that, “ any time anything comes up
levied the occupation tax would not be that is not in accordance with the
levied, and this agreement should be wishes o f the people 1 shall be pleased
fulfilled by this body. I f the Lord and to have the citizens o f Cottage Grove
His disciples were in the council they come before the council and discuss
would be kicked at, that is a privilege it .”
o f American citizens. We all respect
T H E P A V I N G O R D IN A N C E .
In reply to these expressions o f opin the council; we know you are doing the
election and clerks and judges, were
The reasons for the mayor vetoing
named the same as for the election on ion Mr. Thompson said, no merchant best you can, but 'twould be a dead the paving ordinance held that the doc
town without some kicking. 1 believe
September 22, with the exception o f had ever asked that any one be
ument was im perfect and indefinite in
"T h e business men do not there is more prosperity here than in several important respects, particularly
the place in the third ward.
This j licensed.
many o f the surrounding towns, the
election w ill be held in Mr. McFar | condemn the council, "continued the
those portions o f it which referred to
| speaker, “ yet these interests have town is all right, and the people are materials
land’s building in that ward.
and
intersections.
The
themselves favorable to all rig h t.”
mayor asked, a fter his position had
The question o f relievin g the flood expressed
Alderman Lawson stated that he was been explained, "shall the m ayor’s
water on W est Fourth street, between p a vin g ; 80 per cent o f the property
| not in favor o f the occupation tax. He veto lie sustained?” whcreu|M>n Aider-
A and D streets, was introduced and owners on Main street have asked that
stated by the way o f illustrating the man Lawson took the floor. He said
discussed at some length. Alderman that thoroughfare be paved, but the
unequitable taxation, that when in the ordinance was almost identical
Lawson expressed the opinion that Honorable Mayor vetoed the ordinance
business here his stock o f $12,000 valu with those under which Eugene had
a
fter
its
adoption
by
the
council.
Ho
something should be done forthwith.
ation was assessed at $2,000, and Un been paving, yet he was satisfied that
He suggested that if the sewer could says the ordinance is illegal, and not
I f the
be changed it would be satisfactory to right. I f so it can be taken up again. building, worth $5,500 was assessed at the document was faulty.
$3,000.
clause referring to vitrified brick
property owners there, and would save You, gentlemen, have sat there and
Alderman Kime, speaking o f the set in tar or asphalt was eliminated he
grading three blocks at present, as had seen other adjacent cities grow and
been contemplated. Alderman Elledge prosper while our advancement has | measure, said, "s tir dp a hornet’s nest thought it would be all right.
inquired i f Mr. Orrin Robinson, who been meagre. I say, if we grow we [ and there’ ll be a buzz.” I f the citizens
Mr. Spray spoke on the subject, say
was to be benefitted had paid the must have the same attractions here. had hunted around they would have ing that he and Attorney Young had
street assessment, and " n o ” was the I f you want to do these things why | discovered that there was no chance for looked over four differen t Eugene or
answer. Alderman Bartel said there should the merchants be picked out to the ordinance to pass. There are, he dinances and they were the same as
could be no question about payment, as bear the cost. No one in town objects said, two M. I ). ’son the council who ours.
The city hail to pay for the
the property was good fo r it ; the ques- to paving, but we do object to being were collecting 50 cents on the dollar, squares. Alderman Lawson had been
tion was to take care o f the water. singled out to pay for improvements. and besides the mayor had a great ca searching the charter for something
He moved that the street commissioner The merchants as a whole w ill stand pacity for vetoing.
pertaining to this point, and at this
be instructed to devise some way to for any tax for betterm ents; they
A fte r Alderman Bartel had objected juncture read as follow s: " A l l inter
dispose o f the water, and the motion would save money by paving for thedust to the mayor addressing him as “ John” sections shall be improved at the ex
is ruinous to their stocks. Why don’t
carried.
instead o f “ alderman” or “ m ister,” pense o f the c ity .”
you hunt up the landlords for addi
T H E O C C U P A T IO N B IL L .
the petition o f the Merchants’ Associa
When a vote was called for on the
tional taxes?
The occupants pay
tion was accepted and placed on file.
Mr. H. O. Thompson, representing
Mayor’s veto, Alderman Bartel said it
more taxes, proportionate on the con
M A Y O R T A L K S TO D E L E G A T IO N . would be impossible to vote legally on
the Merchants’ Protective Association,
tents than is paid on the buildings
presented a largely signed petition,
Mayor Job in the discussion o f the the question because o f the absence o f
they occupy.”
protesting against the adoption o f an
occupation tax said, among other one member o f the council, and moved
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ordinance on its third reading, provid
things, that eleven or tw elve years ago to lay the matter over until the next
Alderman Bartel was glad the citi he had several cases at Saginaw and meeting, which was carried. The dis
ing for an occupation tax. The re
corder read the document, and the zens came o u t; understand, he said, traversed that road considerably. The cussion o f the paving question, how
names o f its numerous supporters, that to pass the paving ordinance it supervisor o f the highway was always ever, was curried throughout
the
whereupon Mayor Job sought the would have to be passed over the may- pleased to see him. They were con meeting, in connection with various
pleasure o f the committee ap[>ointed or’s veto, but it required a full vote structing a teleh|ione line at the time other topics.
and one alderman was absent.
He, and the management would invariably
to w ait upon the council.
Alderman Lawson, with some hesi
Mr. Thompson, chairman o f that however, thanked God that there was give him a friendly grip as he was tancy introduced the stearnj roller and
committee, responded to the invitation another meeting coming, and assured enroute to his destination. From this rock crusher problem. He thought it
and outlined the objections o f his con the spectators that the ordinance he conceived the idea that he was very would be lots o f fun to see the ma
popular. Later on the supervisor ask chines cavorting up and down our
stituency. The first reason given was would he passed.
Mr. Burkholder was recognized by ed $10 for the road and he gave him $5; streets, but he feared that if he voted
that, little over a year ago it was
understood that i f the business inter the mayor, but Alderman Bartel in the telephone man asked for $5 and he favorable to their purchase his politi-
ests o f Cottage Grove would stand for sisted on again taking the floor where gave him $2.50 “ There is no road or eal aspirations would be nip|>ed in the
a special tax levy o f 10 mills an occu upon his Honor declared him out o f school house that I have not contributed buil. lb- bad been town constable and
pation tax would not be imposed. order. Alderman Lawson then rose to to, amounting to alsiut $200 |>er year,” had risen to alderman. He asked for
"W e submitted without a dissenting a point o f order, asking that the occu- continued Mayor Job. " I had made up an expression o f opinion, and Mr.
v o te ,” continued the speaker.
We | pation tax question be discussed to a my mind that if the ordinance in ques Spray accepted the invitation. I f we
were taxed 10 mills to pay accumulated , finish.
The mayor ruled that Mr. tion passed the council it would get my are going to do anything toward im
debts o f ten years in two years. A j Burkholder was entitled to a hearing veto. I f we give Cottage Grove breath proving our streets we want them, if
smaller tax might have been asked, and that gentleman addressed the ing room it w ill be out o f debt next not, we don't. We might buy a mil
year, and I do not believe the occupa lion dollars worth o f tools, he said, and
and the liquidation o f our obligations meeting.
spread over several years that the in- i He said a part o f the argument tion tax is necessary.”
if we never used them they would be
While referrin g to the record book
during this intermission, Alderman
Bartel highly complimented Recorder
Van Denburg for the excellent manner
in which the minutes had been kept.
coming people might have borne a por-1 against the occupation tax hail already
The first business considered a fter tion o f the burden, but we accepted ! been heard but he thought the main
Mayor Job had rapped for order was a the proposition o f this body without a proposition was whether a thing is
petition signed by ninety-two citizens murmur. I ask you in all candor, what right and just. " I should like to have
requesting the council to call a special special privileges have the merchants the man who introduced this ordinance,
election for the purpose o f voting on and business people enjoyed that they or any man who supports it ,” he con
the question o f issuing $100,000 worth should
be
licensed.”
Here Mr. , tinued, “ show wherein any one pursu-
o f 25 year bonds at 5 per cent interest, Thompson spoke o f the life and death , ing a legitim ate business should pay a
for the purpose o f constructing a sys struggle o f the business interests in double tax.
The merchant’s stock is
tem o f water works from I.ayng Creek the past; o f the charity bestowed by spread out before the assessor and he
to connect with the present system. the merchants, and o f th numerouse taxes it, too. His stock is taxed high
When the recorder read the names of calls for assistance made upon them er than the residences in Cottage
the petitioners it was noticeable that almost daily.
In concluding his re- * Grove.
Can you gentlemen produce
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20
20
Children’s triple knee H ose____________
1 .adies’ fleeced l i n e d ________________
Ladies’ W o o l
___________________________
25
Ladies’ N ever-W ear-O u t____________________
35
Ladies’ line Cashimere_______________________
25
Our line of Hose invariably meets the requirements
of our customers in quality, price and assortment.
A n ew lin e of
Locally Represented
DISCUSS MANY CITY MAHERS
Council and Citizens Come To
gether on Betterments.
of
Perfection of Fit; Assurance of
SW EA TERS.
H eavy ribbed Coat Sweaters in colors____ $ 7 5
Fleavy knit W o o l Jackets_____________________
1 2 5
G olf Coats___________________________________
2 5 0
Boys’ G ray and Cardinal Sweateas__________
50
Exclusiveness
Knowledge
LAD IE S’
Just the thing for
Children’s Under-
ware.
used to advantage. Mr. Spray said he
sometimes thought the counicl had no
good intentions in this matter, other
wise it wouldn’ t hold up the work so
long. No one opposes these things,
and the necessary results cannot lie at
tained withou t proper tools.
Alderman Lawson favored the pur
chase on the floor.
Roads made o f
river gravel, he saiiti, are not long
lasting, and are a waste o f money
without some means o f pressing down
the materials. I f the machines w ere
purchased they m ight be rented to con
tractors who do street making or
crushed stone sold to them. Mr. Burk
holder inquired as to the probable cost,
which brought out the statem ent that
a 10-ton steam roller would cost $3000,
crusher, lifts, etc., installed, $2000; no
figures
on a dynamo.
Alderman
Atkinson said the whole ou tfit com
plete would total $6,000.
Mr. Burk
holder considered the citizens incap
able o f passing on the question; the
council had investigated and studied
it out, and ought to know about it.
He was w illin g to leave the matter in
the hands o f the council.
The mayor suggested that the re
corder be instructed to g e t a paving
ordinance from Portland as a guide,
that a proper ordinance m ight be
drafted for early action, and the re
corder was so instructed.
S ID E W A L K S
A R E ORDERED.
D efective and irregular
sidewalks
had an inning at the instance o f
Alderman Bartel, who said the cement
ordinance should be enforced. This wits
seconded by Alderman Atkinson, who
termed many o f tbe walks as being dis
graceful and dangerous.
He thought
the present the time for action. Aider-
man Bartel, a fter some further discus
sion, moved that the street commis
sioner be instructed to order every
property owner on Main street, from
the bridge to the depot grounds, to
construct cement sidewalks and curbs
within ninety days, and in case o f fa il
ure so to do, the city to do the work
and charge to the property. The mo
tion prevailed.
The city engineer was instructed to
establish a grade for sidewalks, and
paving, and also to make a profile o f
present cement walks and the radius
o f corners and present it to the eouneil
at the next session.
Alderman
Kim e wanted a street
light near Durham’s corner; Alderman
Elledge wanted one on ('has. Walker's
corner, and Alderman Atkinson wanted
a third on Fourth street near the rail
way traeks, all o f which requests went
to the light committee witli power to
act.
A fte r the transaction o f other minor
routine business, including allowing
bills, the council adjourned.
Portland and Return Only $5 .9 0 .
The Southern I’acificCo. is now se lling
round trip tickets to Portland from Cot
tage Grove for $5.90 good Saturday
on No. 16 at 1:50 a. m. train, returning
Monday evening on No. 13 leaving Port
land at 7:30 p. m., giving all day Satur
day, Sunday and Monday in Portland-
The same arrangements apply from Pnrt-
and giving Portland people a chance to
visit valley points at greatly reduced
rates.
worthless. He s|>oke in no unmeaning
terms o f past neglect on street im
provements, saying petitions for work
on streets that are a positive disgrace
to the city have been held up. The
street to the park, he said, is worse
than the county road lieyond the cor-
poratc limits. He considered the city ’ s
finances in good sha|ie, and the council
James W’ hitford has lieen acting as
was able to fix them. I f all improve
ments are to lie balked, we don’ t want marshal this week, during the absence
the roller and the crusher, but if the o f Mr. Smslgrass, who spent a few
paving is to proceed these could be days in the wilds hunting.