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THE HO R. Li G . OK JiUOX TUESDAY, ; MAY 15, " 190G. If HE Mill SUCCEED S.S. RABBI WIS E Or. Leo M. Franklin, of Detroit, Is Mentioned for Temple Beth Israel. COMMITTEE CONSULTS HIM f amous Pastor Novy Hoa Charge of t lie Congregation of Temple . Beth El In the Metropolis of Michigan. MAY Bt'CrEBD DR. WISE.' DETROIT. May 14. Rabbi Leo M. Franklin, of Temple . Beth El, thla city, haa racalvad a call to bomi rabbi of Tempi Beth larael. In Port land. Or. He will five no definite answer unrll hli own congregation haa bern officially notified. It li not improbable that Rabbi Leo M. Kranklin, of Temple Beth El, Detroit, will be "Elected to fill the position to be leit vacant through the resignation of Dr. Ptepiien S. Wise as the spiritual head of Temple Beth Israel, of Portland. Tele grams from Detroit state that a call has already been extended to Rabbi Franklin. This is denied in Portland, but It is known that his name Is being considered by the congregation of Temple Beth Israel, and It is believed that a temporary call has been given. Jt la further known that D. Soils Cohen and Joseph Simon, repre senting the local organization, have just held a conference with the famous De troit pastor for the purpose of opening negotiations which may lead to a perma nent summons. Committee In East. Messrs. Simon and Cohen are at present In the Bast to call upon rabbis whose names have been considered for the local pastorate. ' Among these Is Ra-bbt FYank lln: and it is understood that bis narre Is regarded with extreme favor In Portland. The committee, however, has been given power simply to carry on preliminary ne gotiations and not to make a definite call. It will return to Portland the last of the month and report Its findings to the head committee in this city constating of Dr. Vise, Adolphe Wolfe and Joseph Simon. This committee will In turn report to the congregation which will take action before the final selection Is made It Is believed, however, that a call has been extended Rabbi Franklin to occupy the pulpit of Temple Beth Israel tempo rarily. This. ' It Is understood, is within the jurisdiction of the committee which has been sent out and is probably the foundation of the telegraphic, dispatch. Such a call would not necessarily be per manent, but would be made with a view towards that end. May Mean Permanent Choice. That this view Is generally taken by the Hebrews of Portland and that the rail probably means the permanent choice of Rabbi Franklin, Is shown by the fol lowing extract from an article which will appear in the Issue of the Jewish Tribune for the present week: "A call has been extended Rabbi Deo M. Franklin, rabbi of Temple Beth El. by Messrs. Joseph Simon and D. Soils Cohen, who recently left Portland for the purpose of making a selection among the promi nent rabbinate of America to succeed Dr. Stephen S. Wise, rabbi of Temple Beth Israel, of this city -to occupy this pulpit with a view toward permanent election. No statement has as yet been received ' whether he will accept the call or not. "Rabbi Franklin is 36 years of age. hav ing been born at Cambridge City, Ind., on March 5, 1S70. The doctor was educated in the public schools of Cincinnati, where he also attended the Hebrew. Union College and the University of Cincinnati, from which institutions of learning he graduat ed In receiving the degree of rabbi from the former institution and that of bachelor of laws from the latter. His Work In Omaha. "Immediately after graduation the doc tor received a call from congregation Is rael, of Omaha, where he remained spirit ual guide for seven years. In 1899 Dr. Franklin received a flattering call from Temple Beth El. of Detroit, much to the regret of the Omaha congregation where he had endeared himself not only to the Jewish community but also had a large number of friends and admirers among the Gentile population. He has since that time been rabbi of the Detroit congrega tion, which Is one of the largest and most Influential Jewish institutions in that sec tion of the country. "The doctor has In the past few years been successful In organizing " congrega tions at Lincoln. Neb., Port Huron. Sag inaw and Lansing. Mich. Me Is also the author of a very Instructive book for Sabbath schools entitled 'A Ritual for Children's Sabbath School Services and Religious School Devotions.' and was for a time editor of the Jewish American, a local Jewish publication of Detroit. He has aso contributed to the columns of the Jewish Tribune." Held In High Esteem. Although denying that a permanent call has been extended to Rabbi Franklin, leading members of Temple Beth Israel admit that his name is under considera tion, and express a high opinion of him as a spiritual leader. "He is one of the foremost rabbis of the country," said Dr. Setephen S. Wise last night. "He has a strong congregation in the Bast and we have heard nothing but the best reports of his work." Adolphe Wolfe, president of Congrega tion Beth Israel, also .lolled in praising Rabbi Franklin. "He has never been In Portland." he said, "and consequently we know most about him from reputation, but everything we hear Is highly compli mentary to him. He is known as an able and conscientious worker and I believe that Temple Beth Israel would be fortu nate in securing him." GOOD WORDS FOR BOURNE Why He Is Kn tit led to Support of All Voter. PORTLAND. May 14. (To the Editor.) Tho Bhortslicrued persona who oppose Jonathan Bourn because of his vlftorou fight in behalf of Statement No. 1 of the direct primary law should examine their political fences in order to ascertain it they are antelope-hlgh and Jack rabbit-proof, for th icreat ma?a of roterw of Oregon ax with Mr. Bourne on this proposition and re de termined that Its provisions shall be strictly adhered to. To st up the claim that the people are not qualified to choone their Senator is equivalent to aayltif that they are incapable of self-government. I think I am perfectly eafft in making the assertion that the great mat of voters of Oregon are as intelligent, as wideawake and progressive as can b found in the United States, and therefore are lacs liabla to make a poor choice than the average Legislator, especially when it is generally conceded thct a great many are elected through a corporate influence, and no matter what their Individual -opinions may be. or the earnest desire of their con stituents, they" must obey the party boas when there is a Senator to elect.' This has been tha bane of Oregon politics. In the past, and one of the prime reasons for the enact ment of the primary law was to correct this evil. Every voter in Oregon should appoint him self a committee of one to see to it that no one shall be elected to the Legislature in the coming election who does not unhefta.tingly indorse Statement No. 1 of the direct pri mary law. AU eyes are on Oregon at the present time; other states are" inquiring if there isn't some way to break up the vast inf Inence and power which is wielded at present in behalf of corporations in the United State Senate. Let Oregon lead the way and other states will soon follow. T. B. HAN KINS. BETTER MAIL DELIVERY Three New Carriers Begin Work on East Side. Beginning this morning the East 3ide will receive better mail service all along the line, three new mail carriers begin ning their work. One new carrier begins at Station A. 116 Union avenue. W. S. Halvor, in charge, said that this addi tional carrier would enable him to give three mail deliveries a day in the en- IS THE LAST DAY Registration Will Ctose This Afternoon. NO INCREASE IS SHOWN It Is Thought That When the Books Close at 5 o'clock the Number Will About Equal That of Year 1904. This is the last day for the registration of voters for the June election, and It is apparent that the registration In Multno mah County has been very light. The to tal number of voters registered this year will probably not exceed that of two years ago. The registration for the June elec- RABBI LEO M. FKAKKLlli. Tourteay Jewtah Trlbuna. larged district, which embraces the ter ritory between the Willamette River and East Eighth street, " and between East Bumside and Davidson streets. The old territory is greatly enlarged for the three deliveries, which heretofore had been confined between the river and Grand avenue and south only to Hawthorne ave nue. . The packing houses east of Grand avenue will benefit very materially by the enlarging of the territory. Another Important gain in Central East Portland will be in time. Business men will receive their morning, or forenoon, mail ' an hour earlier than heretofore. Mall that they have been receiving at about 9 o'clock they will receive at 8:15 and 8:30. and also some of the mail that they received in the afternoon they will get in the forenoon. Part of the terri tory that hag been covered from Station D, Milwaukie avenue, is cut off and added to Station B, which will relieve the far rier from Stion D. It is a coincidence that this improved mail service goes into effect exactly one year from the time that station was re established in Central East Portland, and on the whole in the business section the mall service will be as good as any por tion of Portland. The station starts on the new year with an enlarged terri tory, in which three mail deliveries are given daily, and with the mall services generally Improved throughout the ter ritory it-covers. Station B. Russell street. Alblna, will benefit also by the addition of a .carrier. This station has been overtaxed by the extraordinary growth. . Sunnyside. Sta- tion. C. receives another mail carrier. The Albina district extends north to Ainsworth avenue, where there has been a great deal of. building. , Goes to Spokane Y. M. C. A. Reno Hutchinson, director of religious work at the local Y. M. C. A., has been chosen as general secretary of the Spo kane branch of the association, and will leave Portland during the latter part of July for the purpose of assuming his new duties on the first of August. Mr. Hutch inson is wll and favorably known in this city through his zeal and indefatigable efforts on behalf of the local association, with which organization he has been af filiated for the past several years. tion in 1904 was 23.1S5. Yesterday after noon the registration books contained the names of 22,749 voters, and it is estimated that those added to the roll during the evening and those that will be added to day will bring the total to about the fig ures Of two years ago. It is impossible to make comparisons by parties for the reason that the registra tion law in 1904 did not require the regis tration of party affiliations. The present registration may be compared, howevfr, with the vote two years ago, as shown by the election returns. By parties the reg istration yesterday afternoon stood as fol lows: Republican , 1T.2IM Democratic 4.147 Miscellaneous 1.3o6 Total i ' 22.T49 The vote at the June election two years ago follows: v Republican 11.25(1 Democratic i 8.818 Miscellaneous ..... , 3.3:14 Total. 18.40S The vote at the November (Presidential) election In 1904 was: Republican 13,602 Democratic 2.324 Mlacellaneoua 2.548 Total. 18.564 " The registration books will be closed at 5 o'clock this afternoon, as required bylaw. DISCUSS PODITICAJj PROBLEMS Municipal Association Holds Meet ing: in Woodward Hall, Montavilla. A good-sized and very enthusiastic au dience greeted the speakers at a mu nicipal association gathering In Wood ward Hall, Montaviila. last night. Samuel Connell. president of the association, pre sided and Introduced the speakers with a brief statement of the object of the association. E. S. J. McAllister was the first speak er. He urged the necessity of the deep interest of every man and woman in those things which pertained to the Important questions Involved In the com ing election. He called attention to the record of Sheriff Word's administration during the last two years In its busi- CLOSING-OUT SALE OF THE FAMOUS "MUSIC BLOCK" The famous pianola pianos, also pianolas, Aeolians and orchestrelles all must go. 1 A LANDLORD'S NOTICE "Eilers Piano House, City: You are hereby notified to quit and deliver up pos session on the 31st day of May, 190fi, of the premises now occupied by you, under lease from Thos. Scott Brooke, Trustee, and owned by the estate of Lloyd Brooke, de ceased, said lease terminating May 31st, 1906, said premises being known as Eilers Piano House, and occupying the building situated on lots five and six, block 214, Citv of Portland, Oregon. '"' Signed, THOS. SCOTT BROOKE, "Trustee." Eilers Piano House entire stock of fine Pianos, Pipe and Beed Organs, Pianolas, Music Rolls, Cabinets, Furniture and Fixtures, Safes, Typewriters, Carpets, etc, etc., to be closed out in 15 days. No combination of circumstances has ever brought piano prices so low as appear on our price tags this morning. Everybody is surprised yes astonished that Eilers Piano House is to - discontinue its retail business. We're not "busted" but "boosted" out bodily by an unreasonable) landlord who demands a rent that is actually 333 1-3 per cent; higher than .in Seattle and 20 per cent higher than in San Francisco. No use harping on this - any longer. ' The pub lished statements have told the story. We are to get out, and get out quickly. Only 15 days in which to dispose of the largest, most complete and costly stock of strictly high-grade pianos and organs ever brought together under one roof. Brand new beautiful baby grands and uprights, Webers, Kimballs and the time-honored Chlckering, Hazeltons, Hobart M. Cables, Schumanns, Story & Clarks, Haddorfs and beau tiful Pipe and Reed Organs, Pianolas, Music Rolls, Cabinets, etc., etc., offered this moaning at virtually your own prices. Think of choicest of brand-new upright pianos, in fancy oak or mottled mahogany, or in elegant walnut cases, reliable New York makes, for $156, $138 and even less; $325 style for $182, $187 and $196. Regular $450 styles for $268, $253, etc., and several exceptionally fancy ones for $273, $31 and $327. Reliable used pianos at as little as $35.00, $45.00 and $55.00. Fine uprights at $86.00, $118.00 and $135, etc. 351 .WASHINGTON ST R E E T Dozens of these brand new reliable old New York makes costing If 197, $182, $138, $156, etc.a Pay cash or by the month. Xo advance in price when easy termsi $15.00, $20.00 or $25.00 down, and $6.00. $6.00 or $10.00 a month are desired: Instruments for everybody. Baby Grands and Parlor Grands usually costingr $900 and $1000. Fancy $65f and $700 uprights, and others worth $.500. $400,. $300, $250; pianolas, pianola pianos, circhestrelles and music rolls. Organs from $10.00 up to $116. Requests by wire . to hold certain styles till letter can arrive will be honored 36 hours only. Every instrument fully guaranteed. Store open day and evening until sale closes. Eilers Piano House, 351 "Washing ton street. . ness and- moral aspects. and declared that this was the best argument for his re-election. Reviewing the steps leading up to the enactment of the local option law and the efforts made by the liquor interests to have It repealed by the Legislature, and now under the proposed amendment to the law, he asserted that the amend ment was nothing more than an abso lute abrogation of the law, and if enacted would totally repeal It. Because of this fact, he said, the amendment should be defeated. Here Henry E. McGinn was introduced as a Republican and as a Republican spoke to Republican voters. He mado a plea for the re-election of Tom Word, who had given to Multnomah County the best administration It had ever had in the Sheriff's office. j POLITICS OX THE BENCH. Why Democrats Want "Representa tion" in Supreme Court. SALEM. Or.. May 14. (To the Editor.1 The champions, of the Chamberlain com bination, erstwhile called Democrats, ad vocate the election of their candidate .for Supreme Judge so as to have, as they say, a Democrat on the Supreme Bench. There would be some reason for their contention In that respect if the courts of this state had ever been affected by or even accused of partisanship in their de cisions. But such a charge has never been made, although sometimes the' majority of the Judges have been Republicans and sometimes Democrats. Certainly no such intimation has ever been made about the Supreme Court as last elected. This ques tion has been raised only since the ap pointment of the present Democratic in cumbent, and has been raised by his par tisans for political purposes. Their argument is disingenuous and mis leading. Pursued to its legitimate end. it would bring' about the very conclusion they pretend to abhor si political court. Affecting to advocate, a nonpartisan court, they urge the election of their candidate principally because he is a Democrat and to give their party representation in that court. . It the candidate is to be elected on that ground, he would be expected to occupy that ground after election, and be the partisan of the Democracy in render ing decisions. Having gained their point in this Instance, their next step would be to scheme for "the election of the Demo cratic candidate In 1908. for the reason that the -Republicans will have had the Supreme Court long enough; and if they should be successful In that we would have an avowedly partisan court elected for political reasons. The plane upon which the contest is being waged for -election in the present campaign is unworthy of the high office in question. Judicial officers really ought to be elected absolutely without respect to politics and solely with reference to their qualifications for ability and Integ rity. But this ideal has not yet been fully attained in this state. Political parties Intrude quite far enough in matters that ough to be free -from the taint of parti sanship when they merely name candi- Idates for such offices without going fur ther. It is believed to be without precedent in this state for candidates for the office of Supreme Jude to address political meetings, as it is said more than one candidate has dorfe in this campaign, al though in ostensibly nonpartisan speeches. Such a practice is a step in the wrong di rection. and ought to be abandoned as out of keeping with the dignity and tradi tions of the highest court in the state. The election of such an officer, above all others, ought not to depend on the candidate's handshaking propensity or his ability to make a wordy speech at the hustings. If the people want a court worthy of confidence, they should vote for the candidate who will best meet the requirements of integrity of character and legal learning, together with judicial tem perament and experience. . JCDEX. Democratic County Committee. The Democratic county central com mittee will meet in the new headquarters on Seventh street this evening to con sider matters of importance in the cam paign. The new quarters have been very comfortably fitted up and are kept open until 9 or 10 o'clock at night. County Chairman George H. Thomas is in charge. CONTOUR GRADING SYSTEM MAYOR IiANE ADVOCATES VERY STRONGLY. IT Municipal Ownership Club. The Municipal Ownership Club will hold a meeting this evening in Hibernian Hall. Sixth and Washington streets, to which all citizens are invited. Addreiwes will be delivered by George L. Hutchin. Fran cis Clarno and C. L. Daggett, of Port land, and by C. Harris, a resident of New York, who has made an investigation of- the municipal ownership problem. There will be entertaining musie at the meeting of the club. IMrRt Ward Republicans. The First Ward Republican Club was organized at a meeting of Republicans in the engine-house In the First Ward last evening. The -t following officers were elected: President, R. A. Preston-; vice president. W. A. Hart; secretary, J. H. Bush; treasurer, H. B. Stout; executive committee, O. Johnson, Joseph Russell, H. Reyburn and Alex Altken. The club is arranging to hold a series of meetings during the campaign, In the interests of the Republican ticket. Local-Option Mass Meeting. The local option managers have ar ranged a meeting to be held on Wednes day evening at Artisans' Hall, In South Portland, an open-air meeting to be held Thursday evening on Fourth street, be tween Alder and Washington; a meeting on Friday evening In Portsmouth Hall, and an open-air meeting in the Plaza in front of the Courthouse, on Saturday evening. STARTST0DAY. The Great Closing-Out Sale of Eilers Piano House commences this morning. See announcement of the Slaughter Price- Sale on page 11. CARD OF THANKS. To our large number of friends, who in many ways have shown their great sym pathy with us during the long period of sickness, and finally at the death and burial of our beloved son and brother, Ernest L. Irwin, we hereby wish to ex tend our heartfelt thanks; also for the floral gifts. MRS. S. .IRWIN, ORD L. IRWIN, PEARL IRWIN, EARL IRWIN. MRS. MYRTLE MATSON, ELLA CARNEY, MR. AND MRS. P. MITCHELL. If hard to pleaae. you will Ilk Satin akin cream and Satin akin pnwder. 25c. Declares 'to Initiative One Hundred That Portland Should Not Neglect Opportunity. . Mayor Lane was the star orator at the meeting of the Initiative One Hundred at its meeting in the rooms of the Board of Trade last night. He was present by special Invitation of Chairman Francis I. McKenna and spoke on the subject of boulevards, parks and street improve ments. The contour system of street grading, which is his pet project, received the 1-gest share of his attention. He spoke with niuch earnestness, declaring that Portland was overlooking an oppor tunity that would never present Itself again in neglecting to establish a system of winding streets following the contour of the hills on both sides of the river, de parting" front tile, present plan of making deep -and unsightly cuts and fills to ob tain thoroughfares-running at right an gles. ' He argued that there was still a large amount of property within the city limits ! wnicn naa not yet Deen impruveu iinu formal unsightllness. and that the adop tion of the contour system would result In doubling the value of all property em braced thereby and make Portland "the most beautiful city in the world." J. B. Laber, secretary of the Board of Trade, was another speaker along similar lnea He talked of the possibilities for the establishment of new driveways in and about the city, and urged that the contour system of street grading be In sisted upon for the Council Crest tract, which will soon become a part of the city as a result of annexation. His sugges tion was referred to the , committee on boulevards for action. The general "clean-up day" planned by the t)ne Hundred for next Friday came In for considerable attention, reports be ing received from the ward captains and precinct lieutenants appointed by the One Hundred at Its meeting April 9 to arouse citizens to the Importance of clearing away rubbish from streets, lawns and va cant lots. It was the unanimous report that the clean-up day would be a success, provided the school children were given a half holiday and allowed to participate In the work. Chairman McKenna was voted a committee of one to Interview the City Superintendent of Schools today to make arrangements for the holiday. The committee appointed to look, into the matter of overhead wires and tele phone, telegraph and electric light poles reported. & resolution asking that the Mayor' and City Council take Immediate action toward compelling the wires to be placed underground. The resolution was unanimously adopted. At the suggestion of Mayor Lane, who stated that a member of the Council was already working on an underground wire ordinance, the committee was continued j In force to assist in the passage of the ordinance when It comes before the Coun cil. The committee which was appointed to investigate contagious diseases in the public schools made the report which was given publicity in the Oregonlan a fev days ago. The report was adopted ami the committee Instructed to continue ita work. . On motion of Chairman McKenna. tha following committee of five was appointed to take up the matter of new laws, in view of the near approach of the next session of the Legislature: P. L. Willis chairman; R. W. Montague, Rufus Mai lory. Richard Williams, Judge' Seneca, Smith. On motion of R. W. Montague, H. H. Emmons, who resigned from the One Hundred to become a candidate for office in the last primary campaign, was taken back to the fold by a rising vote. "His campaign. was brief, though beau tiful." said Mr. Montague, with mock solemnity, "and when he .met me-On thu street the other day he. told, me that he was a candidate no longer and would like to be re-elected to membership." . , It is one of the rules of the One Hun dred that no member who' Is an o-fftee-hokler or a seeker . for office can' retain his membership. MUST NOT ENTER SALOONS Law Relating to Women Visiting -- Such Resorts Is. Enforced.. Women or girls tinder the age of 2t years, unaccompanied by husband, parent or guardian, are prohibited from fre quenting saloons. The fact that such 19 the law in this state was made known in Judge Sears' court yesterday, .when King A. Baker and Ariolph Johnson, proprie tors of a resort at 201 Third street, corner of Taylor, were convicted by a jury for selling beer to Pauline Wyman.- a girl 19 years old. She went- to the place with Anna Dappen. a companion IS years of age, and a young man named Ernest Wahl. Misses "Wyman and Dappen are of German parentage, and are employed as domestics. They testified that they thought It was no harm to Indulge In a. social glass of hop brew. They entered the saloon at 10 o'clock In the evening two weeks ago. and Acting Detective Kay, who was prowling around looking for Just such an occurrence, witnessed the event and made a raid. The girls and their es cort, were taken to the police station as witnesses, and Baker and -Jiohnson -were placed under arrest. Miss Wyman' and Miss Dappen testified admitting their presence in the saloon. They both alleged a good reputation, and -said they had never been in the saloon before: Sen tence upon Johnson and Baker has not yet been pronounced. Pays Hundred-Dollar Fine. Ralph Crysler, .manager of the Skid more Drug Company, pleaded guilty yes terday In the Federal Court to.thQ charge of sending through the United States rnaii a letter containing reference to ar ticles which it is illegal to mention in this manner. He was ordered by Judge Wolverton to pay ,the costs o the case and a fine of ilOO. , Your Drngglat Will Tell To that Murine Ky Remady Cures Byea. Makas Weak E.yes Strong. Ooean't smart. Soothes Ev Pain, and Slls for .10 c-ntR. - - ASTORIA CITY OFFICIALS WHO SPENT A DAY IN PORTLAND ' f . v - s , t - - - -- 1 - -1 -i r in -nnrnnr VG "FROM I.KFT TO BIGHT THEY ARE : PR. W. C. LOGAX. COCNflLMAX: A. 8. TTFo CITY ENGINEER; MAYOR HERMAN WISE ANT COfNCTLMEN 4.( H. HANSEN, F. I STASfGLAJTD. O. W. MORTON AND C. A. I.E1M.VHEBER. THS KM A T.I. PORTRAIT I THE CORNER 18 THAT OF CITY PHYSICIAN DR. P. Y. MOHN. j Are You Fit To be Trusted with a I Good Set of BRAINS? GRAPE-NUTS Keep them in Order; . " A ERAIN FOOD AND REPAIRER Every minister, lawyer, journalist, phy sician, author or business man is forced under pressure of modern conditions to the active and sometimes over-active use of the brain. Analysis of the excreta thrown .out by the pores shows thaj brain work breaks down the phosphate of potash separating it from its heavier companion., albumen, and plain common sense teaches that this elemental principle must t be . introduced into the body anew each day if we would replace the loss and rebuild the. brain tissue. We know that the phosphate of potash, as presented in certain field . grains, has an affinity for albumen, and that Is tha only way gray matter In the brain can be built. It will not answer to. take tha crude phosphate of potash of. the drug shop, for nature rejects It. The elemental mineral must be presented through food directly from nature's laboratory. These facts have been -made use of In the manufacture of Grape-Is'uts. and any brainworker can prove the value of the proper selection of food by making free use of Grape-N'uts for ten days or two weeks. Sold by grocers everywhere (and in immense quantitles. Manufacture by the Postum Co.; BattK Creek, Mich.