East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-06
Bond Committee.
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At the Commercial association
meeting last evening the subject of
the wooden mill was the biggest topic
UP for consideration. The status OF
the movement to retain and rebuild
the mill was explained by 7. c. Tay-
lor and by President Alexander.
1t was then decided to name a COM
mittee of six TO handle the work of
disposing of the woolen mill bonds
and President Alexander named the
committee as given above.
Mill Is Needed.
When the subject of the mill was
reached by the association T. c. Tay-
lor was called upon for a statement
concerning the status of the move
ment
In replying Mr.. Taylor told in de-
tail of his continued effort to induce
the Bishops to take hold of the local
mill, and of the final success which
attended his efforts. In regard to the
Bishop brothers he declared they
were wooden mill men from a woolen
mill family. Not only have the
Bishop brothers been connected with
the wooden mill business all their
lives. but their father and their grand
father also engaged in the business.
They are ideal men for the local mill
because of their experience, ability
and financial backing.
Going into the subject of the mill
from a local business standpoint Mr..
Taylor held that the re-establishment
Of the mill is Pendletons most vital
need at present.
dread and Butter.
1--WE have had many improvements
lately and they are all very good"
said he. 'I do not regret anything
that has been done, nor do I criticise
Il. But we should get down to bed
rock and provide for some industries
that will be lasting and will help build
up the city. We should get some
bread and butter before providing
any more ice cream; we should get
some clothes upon our backs before
we buy any more bouquets"
Mr.. Taylor also explained further
regarding the standing of the mill
movement and among other things
said that a meeting of the old woolen
mill stockholders had been called. 1t
is proposed to Dissolve the old corpo-
ration so that the new mill men may
take the name of the Pendleton
woolen mill company.
At the conclusion Mr.. Taylor was
given round of applause and after
a little additional discussion the So
Letting committee was appointed.
For Tax Reform.
OF the other matters coming up
last evening probably that regarding
a higher county school tax was Sec
ond in interest to that of the woolen
mill The subject was brought up
when Secretary Marsh read copy of
q letter written by Superintendent
Wells to one of the school districts
and also a schedule showing the ef-
feet of one mill increase in the county
levy.
This proposition met with hearty
favor from those present because an
increase in the county levy will make
a lower district levy possible.
Upon motion 1t was decided to
appoint a committee of three to con-
suit with the county court and to re-
quest an increase of a mill In the
county levy. The chair appointed
Mark Moorhouse. Will Moore and W.
F. Matlock as this committee.
Seattle Exhibit.
The subject of providing for a
Umatilla county exhibit at the COM
ing Seattle fair was also discussed. A
committee composed of Will Moore.
DR.. f. A. Mann and Will Wyrick was
named to consult with the county
court upon this matter.
For weather Station.
Through communication from
Senator C. ]. Smith the subject of
securing a permanent weather OBJ
for Pendleton was brought |
up. In the discussion which fol-
lowed 1t was strongly urged that
Pendleton is entitled to such a sta