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10 TTTE 3IORNING OREGONIA3T. MONDAY, MAI' 13, . 113. RECORDS OF MANY CANDIDATES GIVEN Facts About Aspirants for Commissionership Are Com piled for Voters. TAX ROLLS ARE SCANNED Data Obtained from Candidates Themselves, From Acquaintances and From City Hall and Court ' House Records Available. , The Oregonian herewith presents more records of candidates for com misaionershlps. at the city election June 2. As In reports published yes terday morning-, no attempt is made to withhold anything either favorable to or against a candidate except that moderation Is used in making state ments recardintr matters in dispute. I The information has been secured bycompany. The Oregonian from the candidates themselves, from the records at th City Hall and Courthouse and In other ways. The records of other candidates will be printed In succeeding issues. George B. Cellars Born in Ohio I 1SSS. Kducated in Rrammar schools, Hlsrh school and university. In 1S86 went to Kansas and was In the bank ing business until 18S9. Resigned and returned home on account of serious illness of his father. Was married in 1893. Came to Portland in 1893. Attended the law school of the 1'nlverslty of Oregon and admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court In June. 1893. Tractlced law eight years. In 1901 organized the Portland Safe Company and in 1903 on account o its growth assumed- active manage ment of this company. Sold the com pany In 190s and served as manager till 1910. Since has been preslden of Cells rs-Murton Company. Was elected Councllman-at-large in 1907 and served with much credit for fou years. Was antagonistic to the granting of licenses to saloons and other places of questionable character. Was active in the fight for play grounds for children. Was considered the leader in reasonable moral issues In the Council. Was outspoken In his transactions. Is exceptionally well spoken of by acquaintances and those who watched him in the Council. Has held ro other political office. Is member of Knights of Pythias, Knigh:s Templar, Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star, Shrine and is a Ma son. Is a member of the Commercial Club. Is considered by persons who know him as one of the best qualified men in the race. Has a fairly strong political backing and a large personal following. Good timber. Taxes Pays $213.96 on real estate. I O. Carpenter Born In Illinois in 1862. Came to Portland 24 years ago. From 1890 to 1894 was engaged In the general transfer business and in con trading work. In 1894 Joined the Portland Fire Department and served until 1896. Later was in the office of the City Engineer, in 1898 went Into the police department and worked in various capacities until 1907. when he and other detectives were dropped by Mayor Lane. When that action was held Invalid by the courts he was reinstated and served In the detective department until September, 1911, when he resigned. Charges against him In the form of an affidavit were being Investigated at the time of his withdrawal from the department. Is nt present superintendent of the Coast .Detective Bureau. In his career he has had a good record for catching crooks. Was elected to the Legislature last Fall und made a nominal showing. Is a Mason, Shriner. member of the Order of Scottish Rite, an Elk and member of Knights of Pythias and of Woodmen of the World. Has some political strength, but lacks necessary qualifications for the Job. Is not well spoken of by many. A dangerous man if elected. Supported by vicious ele ment. Taxes Pays $4 personal tax and S4?.S5 on real estate. Maria Louise Trenholra Hidden Born in Quebec. Educated in the public schools and the Melbourne Female Sem inary. After finishing her schooling, taught for three years. Was later married. She later became Interested In the suffrage movement and helped organize the Vermont State Equal Suf frage Association. She was elected first president of that organization. About 25 years ago she moved to Vancouver, Wash., where she became well known. In 1899 was elected director on the Vancouver School Board. Later came to Portland to make her home. Was president of the Woman's Press Club for three years and of other organiza tions. Is president of the Political Equality League, which was organised to help the suffrage movement In Ore gon, and which Is now working for that cause in other states. For years man aged the business of her husband, who was an invalid. In this way received some business experience. Ran for Pro gresslve nomination for Councilman-at-large at last primary election and won. Is closely Identified with women's clubs and social organizations and workers. Contentious and sharp-tongued. Would be out of her element If elected. Taxes Pays personal tax of 1S.50 and 1334.40 on real estate. Ed Ryan Born In Ireland in 1853. Educated in the common schools. Came to Portland 33 years ago and since has been In the contracting business, in which he had great success in the early days. Among buildings he constructed are St. Vincent's Hospital. St. Helen's Hall, Washington Block. Selllng-Hlrsch Building. Congregational Church. Dur ing the early administration of Mayor was superintendent of the- Street Cleaning Department. Is member of Modem Brotherhood of America and Maccabees. Taxes Pays no taxes In his own name. Property Is held in wife's name. C. C. Craig Born in Missouri In 1876. Educated in the grammar school, high school, business college and prepara tory electrical engineering school.- In the early days was a collector for tele phone companies In San Diego and went rapidly up the ladder.' Later went to Los Angeles and bad a prominent place with the Home Telephone Company of that city. Came to Portland seven years ago and took position of general man ager of the Northwestern Long Dis tance Telephone Company. Had unus ually good success and won a name In the telephone and general business world. Later went back to California and assisted In the completion of the Horn Telephone Company system In Oakland and Berkeley. Returned to Portland and went Into thm real estate business as sJe manager with Hart man 4k Thompson and Is aald to have made big showing.- His only political experience was one term as Councilman In San Diego, which he only partly served out because of the transfer of bis business to Los Angeles. Reported to have made good showing In the Council. Is well spoken of by his ac quaintances and associates In the busi ness world. Has tone strong letters of recommendation. Is member Commer cial Club, Ad Club. Progreaslva Busi- a Shriner and Mason. Has strong per sonal following. Taxes Pays personal tax of 126.95. No real estate taxes paid In his name. L. P. W. Qulmby Born in Vermont In 1838.' Educated In grammar schools of Vermont. Came to Portland when 21 years of age In 1859. Was a well known hotel man In the early days. Served one session In the State Legis lature. Served live years as State Game and Forestry Warden. Was one of the Incorporators of the North Pa cific Lumber Company and the Mount Hood Laundry. Has been closely Iden tified with politics in years past. Is well spoken of by acquaintances. Is 75 years of age. Is member of A. O. V. W., member of the League of Ameri can Sportsmen, the Multnomah Anglers' Club and the Volunteer Fire Depart ment. Is at present defendant in a suit In the Circuit Court brought by Bonnie Bros.-to collect $191 principal and $201.20 Interest alleged to be due on a promissory note executed In 1896. Has no political strength and no proba bility of election. Taxes Pays personal tax of $6.60. Pays nothing on real estate. Has owned property, but recently divided it among his children. F. J. Richardson Born In Portland In 1877. Educated in the public schools, BishoD Scott's Academy. St. Mary's College (California) and University of Oregon. Practiced law for . several years. Quit In 19u5 to take charge of the Terwllllger Land Company, which has large holdings In South Portland and elsewhere. Was for several years president of the Perkins Hotel Company and now vice-president of thatx com pany. Was instrumental In giving the city a large stretch of land in South Portland for a boulevard. This high way courses large land holdings of the Is a Hie member oi tim and Multnomah Club, member of tne Automobile Club and the Press Club. Is considered a successful business man and Is well spoken of by acquaint ances. Has some political strength and a personal following. Never held po litical lob. Taxes Has real estate holdings in conjunction with others upon which the taxes amount to about $4400, of which his share is half. George C Ewen, real estate dealer Born in Iowa in 1875. Was raised ou a farm and educated In the grammar schools and the high school. Left the East In 1903 and located at Eugene. Followed railroading for several years, having been employed by the Northern Pacific Terminal Company, North Bank line and others. In January. 1910, went into the real estate business and has followed that since. Formed the Ewen Realty Company and the United Coal Company. Has never held a political position and is not thought to know a erreat deal about municipal an airs, is well SDOken of by acquaintances and has a good standing in the business world. Qualifications for Commissioner not apparent. Taxes 1912 tax roll shows personal tax of $5 not paid. No real estate tax own name shown. J. LeRoy Smith Born in Minnesota in 1871. Early boyhood spent on farm. Educated In grammar schools and normal schools. Was school teache for a time and later was In the ma chlnerv business. Went to Mlnneapo lis in 1899 and studied law. Opened a land office and conducted for several vears. Graduated from a law ecnooi and was admitted to the bar in 1905. Was closeiv identified with legal work In the police courts, making a specialty of acting as attorneyfor philanthropic agencies. Came to Oregon from Mlnne- n noils and has practiced law here. Is rated as a nominal success in nis pro fession. Has no political strength and Is not considered a likely winner. Taxes Pays no taxes. L. Victoria Hampton Born In Salt Lake City. Came to Portland In 1886 and has resided here since. Received earlv education in private schools. Graduated in chemistry and assaying course from the Deseret University of Salt Lake City. 28 years ago. Studied later with stepfather. Professor J. E Clayton, a chemist and mining engi neer. Graduated from the medical de partment of Willamette University yean ago. Has followed the business of chemist since finishing schooling. Has been an expert witness for brew eries and other concerns In the Federal Court, appearing In behalf of the com panies to testify as to analysis made of beer and other products, ror several years took an active interest In civic affairs. Is well educated and apparent ly bright. Secured the Republican nom- natlon for councuman-at-iarge in ine last primary election. Has some pout leal strength. Taxes Pays $84.70 on real estate, A. E. Borthwlck Born in New York iq 1843. Early life spent on a farm. Educated in grammar schools. N high chool and the Eastman National Busi-. ness College cf New York. W as volun eer soldier for three years in Jivi War. Was twice wounded In service. Later was employed In construction work for the Union Pacific and Cen tral Pacific in Utah. Upon earning to Portland 33 years ago worked for tne Northern Pacific as topographer from Kalama north. Later was deputy Coun tv Clerk for seven years. Afterward became manager of the Tacoma Lime omDany of Portland, which position e held from 1884 to 1887. Went into the real estate business. Was caught i FORTY YEARS AT HELM RECORD OF LOCAL MAN Quartermaster Roffler Probably Better Acquainted With Portland Harbor Than Any Other Mariner Touching Port. NTS? -; . 4 -V..' 7i 4Mb :5..-Sy'::-.v w . - . GEORGE ROFFLER. the panic of 1893 and forced Into bankruptcy. Was made superintend- nt of the County Poorrarm and hob- Hal In 1896 and served until 1899. After-jvard was In business In Boise. Is n real estate business in Portland now. Has no considerable political strength. Taxes Personal tax of $8.80 not paid. 912 tax roll shows no real estate In his avrn name. Robert Andrews Commission mer chant. Born In England In 1853. Came the United States when S years of age, locating in the East. Came to Ore gon 29 years aso. -in 1893 was ap Dolnted United States Customs In spector of the Port of Portland, which position he held until iau3. -men re igned ani organizes tne An furniture Manufacturing Company and served as president until 1907. Then quit and went Into the commission business. Is rated In the business world as a success and has good credit. Qualifications for commissionership doubtful. Political xperlence limited. Never served In pub- ce office. Was once defeated ror Councilman. Is Odd Fellow, Mason, Ar- san and Woodman. No probability of election. Taxes Pays personal tax of $6.60 and real estate tax of $104.72. C. R. DeBurgh Real estate man. Born In Ireland, 1839. Came to the United States in 1864. landing In New York. During early experiences In this country was a laborer, a bookbinder, a sailor, carpenter and small contractor. Was a volunteer In the Civil War with the Northern Army. Came to Portland in 1878. Since has been In the contract ing business. Built many of the land marks. Including the old Lincoln High School building. During his career in Portland has been very successful In business and is said to be fairly well fixed financially. Has had no experi ence In politics excepting clerk of the grand Jury for four months. Has taken some interest-in political and municipal affairs. Qualifications for Commissioner considered not conspicuous. Has no po litical strength but has personal fol lowing. Taxes Pays personal tax of $5 and $49.50 on real estate in his own name. W. L Cottel Druggist. Born In Maine in 1862. Raised on a farm. Educated In Maine and Kentucky. Graduated from medical department of the University of Louisville, Ky., In 1877. Practiced medicine In Illinois for 10 years. Came to Portland In June. 1887. and went Into the drug business In South Portland, which business he still conducts. Served two years In the City Council and made a poor showing. Was exception ally conservative. Bvaded important Issues. Served one term in the State e Men's Club asd Realty Board, la Legislature sad there mad only s fair I Kenyan College and Bexbler Hall Di FOR nearly 40 years a helmsman! Think of that, you sea dogs, who have served less than half of the time to get your master's ticket. Think of spending the life of the aver age human being at the helm, never your" own master, but always turning the spokes at the dictation of another. Think also of the patience and toler ance with which one must be imbued to do the same trick at the wheel, watch on and watch off the same every 24 hours with no diversion In ship life. But that Is what has given to George Roffler, veteran quartermaster of the flagship Beaver, of the San 'Francisco & Portland Steamship Company's fleet, the title today of the best helsman and the most reliable leadsman in the mer cantile marine. Added to that Is the distinction of being the oldest quar master In point of service at the wheel in the United States, probably in the world He has seen quartermasters made and has seen them go. He has tucked away In his gray matter the records of many and has given dozens of pointers on the rudiments of navi gation, but today, as was the case 25 and 30 years ago, when a pilot steps aboard where Roffler holds a berth, almost the first question Is: "Who's at the wheel, George?" Portland UapvomlMtna; In 1876." Quartermaster Roffler Is of quiet mien. That, no doubt, accounts for the fact he Is not a full-fledged skipper today. It also is the reason the varied incidents of his career are not common property.. But this much is known of his experience, and that is be came into the Columbia River on his first voyage aboard the old steamer AJax, Captain Douglass commanding, in 1876. To a few he knows well Homer has narrated that his view of Portland when the "mud hook" was dropped did not Impress him with Its future pros pects. While the West Side might nave naa a few metropolitan airs tucked away In the trade district, Roffler says a bird's eye glimpse of the East Side disclosed only a few shacks. His Ideas of navigation were also Jarred when he saw the inhabitants crossing tne Willamette In canoes. After 40 years on the Pacific Coast alone, he has re tained the picture of his Introduction to Portland. Few of the oldtlme vessels on the Coast have not known the tread of his feet on deck. He recollects the crank iest as well as the best behaved of the pioneer carriers, and he is as well posted as to their respective masters, for among the things he treasures are letters of recommendation, one from the late Captain George Conway, an other from Captain Bolles, a skipper of wide acquaintance and lately as sociated with. the San Francisco Board of United States Inspectors. Roffler was quartermaster on the steamer Columbia under Captain Con way and tells of how she made a run from San Francisco In 48 hours one trip, arriving here at 10 o'clock in the morning. That was In 1B9S, and the officers and crew of the vessel were so elated they planned to carry a broom at the masthead, as was the custom those days for a vessel holding a speed record. But the next voyage of the steamer State of California, Captain Charles Green commanding, lowered the time to 47 hours and 50 minutes, which was the port record until the coming of the steamer Beaver. Roffler has a host of reminiscences of those days and earlier periods, among them being that In the face of all that has been said of the Columbia River bar the liners crossed during the night, while now they are only al lowed, under regulations of the com pany, to cross in daylight. He also Imparts how the mail was carried and a stop at Astoria was made only for a few minutes to discharge mail and land passengers, after which the liner would head for Portland at full speed a river steamer lashed alongside, into which the Astoria cargo would be dis charged. When all was aboard the the sternwheeler she would cast off and return to Astoria, while the liner churned her way here to deliver mail on schedule. Wheels Act as Dredges. Before the days of dredges in the river, he says, the steamers Wlllam ette, Umatilla and Walla Walla were loaded "by the stern" or so the bow was mostly out of water if possible, and In crossing shoals In the river their wheels served to stir the sedi ment, which wag in turn carried down by the current, and a channel formed. During the past nine years Mr. Rof fler has been on vessesls with Captain E. W. Mason, master of the Beaver, and during all of the time the Beaver has been on the run he has been num bered with her crew. Today Is the same as other periods as to the value of Roffler's services, for the pilots ask for him to take the wheel frequently when they are not acquainted with a new quartermaster who happens to be on watch. As a leadsman Captain Ma son contends he has no superior, and when Roffler heaves the leadline the swing of his arm is accompanied by one of the old-time "chanties" and he has a favorite selection, which is more expressive than melodious. showing. Of late has not mingled very much In politics. Is considered successful In business. Is a Mason, Woodman of the World, and a mem ber of the Knights and Ladies of Se curity and the Fraternal Union of America. Qualifications for position of commissioner not conspicuous. Has some political strength and a per sonal following. Taxes Pays personal tax of $9 and real estate tax of $365.20. W. T. Vaughn Attorney. Born in Illinois In 1861. Educated in the pub lic schools. In the High school and in several colleges and universities. Has good education. In 1881 was tax col lector in Franklin county, 111., serv ing one term. Came to Portland 14 years ago and has practiced law since. Was elected to the City Council In 1905 and served four years during the administration of Harry Lane. Was considered a verbose talker and grand stand player, but fairly good fighter on the Council floor. Was identified with fights against railroads and pub lic service corporations. Tookv part in flirht against steam trains on Fourth street and for fenders and air brakes on street cars. Personally did not make a good Impression upon many who watched his career in the Council. Does not have the confidence of all. Is considered a successful lawyer. For merly had some political strength. Strength now considered uncertain, but believed to have waned. Is a Mason, Odd Fellow, Artisan and member of the Modern Woodmen, Modern Broth erhood and the Grange. Lacks many necessary qualifications. Taxes Pays personal tax of 6.tu and $98.25 on real estate. W. C. Benbow Attorney. Born in Indiana In 1863. Educated In the com mon schools and in a normal school. Was teacher for two years. Then took law course in Ann Arbor and graduated in 1890. Took up law practice in Win- dom, Minn., soon after finishing school. Practiced there for 16 years. Was County Attorney for two years. Came to Portland in 1906 ana took up law practice. Was appointed Deputy City Attorney by John P. -Kavanaugh. Was reappointed by Frank S. Grant. Re-, signed later because ofrlctlon between himself and Mr. Grant arising from Mf. Benbow's desire to take the initiative In the Southern Pacific Fourth street injunction case. While deputy City At torney took part In many important cases, including the Fourth street case; the Broadway Bridge case; the Haw thorne Avenue Bridge case and others. Had good success In his work. Was member of the commission which drafted the commission charter adopted at the last election. As a lawyer has had some success In his private prac tice. Takes Interest in municipal affairs. Is radical In his ideas. Quali fications very doubtful. Not decisive. Political strength limited. Taxes Pays personal tax of $4.40 and $57.20 on real estate. George B. van waters Born m New York In 1856. Educated In St. Law rence Academy, N. Y., Oberlln College, vinlty School. From 1886 to 1891 was rector of Christ Church. Greensburg, Pa. . Came to Portland 22 years ago. Became rector of St. David's Episcopal Church In 1891 and served in that posi tion until 1908. For 17 years was presi dent of the standing committee of the Diocese of Oregon. During the last five years has been employed in the real estate and manufacturing busi ness. Frequently in litigation. Until recently was vice president and treas urer of the Oregon Brass Works. Held a half Interest in that concern. Is a director fn the Wheeler Lumber Com pany of Nehalem Bay. Has never held political position. Qualifications for Commissioner not conspicuous. Has no political strength but a personal fol lowing on the East side. Taxes Pays a real estate tax of $312.40. Henry C. Thompson Real estate and timber dealer. Born at Clatsop Plains, Or., In 1858. Went when boy with par ents to Sacramento, where he worked In a grocery store. Later took a busi ness course in school and graduated. Later went to Astoria, Or., and engaged In the grocery business for many years. Was a member of the School Board In Astoria for seven years and was in the City Council there. Was County Treas urer of Clatsop County for three terms. Sold out his business In Astoria in 1900 and came to Portland. Went Into the commission business and made a suc cess until about 1910, when he sold out. Since has been in the real estate and timber lands business. Is rated as a successful business man. Is Mason, Shriner, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Has little political strength. No probability of election. Taxes Pays real estate taxes of $230.30. TJTaT vy Act oramen s Lompensaiion WHEREAS, there have been published in newspapers in Portland within recent weeks interviews with the Governor and a member of the State Industrial Accident Commission, indicating that Casualty Companies are behind the movement for invoking the referendum against the law passed by the last Legislature, known as House Bill No. 27, commonly called the .Workmen's Compensation Law, and WHEREAS, there seems to be an impression prevalent among many in terested employers and others that Casualty Companies are really behind the said movement; , THEREFORE, the undersigned, General Agents of Casualty Companies, being duly sworn, depose and say, each for himself, as follows: We have not individually, nor have our firms, fostered this movement or contributed to the expenses of same either directly or indirectly. (Signed) f McCARGrAR, BATES & LIVELY, General Agents, Aetna Life Insurance Company, Aetna Accident & Liability Company. (Signed) f RODGERS, HART, GIBSON CO., General Agents, Maryland Casualty Co., Frankfort General Insurance Co. (Signed) f CONDAN-NOONAN CO., . General Agents, General Accident Tire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. (Signed) f JOHN KER & CO., General Agents, ' Globe Indemnity Conipan (Signed) r FRANK E. SMITH & CO., General Agents, New Amsterdam Casualty Co. (Signed) JAS. Mcl. WOOD CO., General Agents tor Emploj'ers' Liability Assurance Corporation, Limited, of London, England. (Signed) f PETTIS GROSSMAYER CO., General Agents for London Guarantee and Accident Co. of Lon don, England. (Signed) fW. J. CLEMENS, General Agents for Massachusetts Bond and Insurance Company. (Signed) f HARTMAN & THOMPSON, General Agents for U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. (Signed) f WIIITMER-KELLY CO., General Agents, Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland. (Signed) r UNITED STATES CASUALTY CO., John H. Burgard Co., Geneual Agents. (Signed) f SOUTHWESTERN SURETY INSURANCE , COMPANY, E. S. Hotaling Company, General Agents. (Signed) f GERLINGER, RICHARDS & CO., By Burt W. Richards, Agents, Royal Indem nity Company. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 17th day of May, 1913. KARL V. LIVELY, Notary Public for Oregon. CHURCH UNITY IS SEEN JOINT SERVICE HEM) BY EVAN GELICAL DENOMINATION'S. of Bishop Sprang Lands Attitude Pacific Coast Congregations In Progressive Movement. Significant of the progress toward federation and organic union of tne two branches -of the Evangelical de nomination was the union service held yesterday In the First United Evan gelical Church, Ladd's Addition, at tended by the congregations or tne United Evangelical and Evangelical Association churches of Portland and vicinity. Bishop S. P. Spreng, of Na pervllle, Iowa, of the Evangelical As sociation, was the speaker. 'I am glad to introduce our Dlsnop.' said Rev. C. C. Poling, pastor of the local church, "who Is our bishop in spirit and who will soon be our bishop in fact. This great gathering of the two branches of the Evangelical fam ily speaks of the enthusiasm and de- ire of the two cnurcnes in roruana and the whole Northwest I hope that the expression here will be heard in the East and hasten the consum mation of the organic reunion of our family." I am deeply touched by this greet ing today by the united congregations of these cnurcnes, ana giaa ror tne spirit of the union here manifested," said Bishop Spreng. "I am deeply moved by the significance of this meeting and what It stands for. God's hand Is on HEIGHTS MAY GET LIBRARY Members of Portland Association Consider Prospects. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (East Sandy), May 18. (Special.) Miss Mary Frances Isom and Miss Nellie Fox, of the Port land Library Asociatlon, were at Co lumbia View Farm Tuesday to consid er the advisability of establishing a library station In this vicinity. They visited the school and other portions of this section. The first week of the fishing season in the Columbia from Corbetts result ed In good catches. There are more boats ou on this river than ever be fore, and more will be used as the sea son advances. Independence Has Moose Lodge. INDEPENDENCE. On. May 18. (Spe cial.) A local of the Loyal Order of Moose was instituted here this week, with. 83 charter members. Officers were elected and the name adopted was the Holy City" Lodge. The charter is to be held open two weeks, when it Is ex pected there will be ISO member!. The Joy Of Coming fiioiharhocd A Wonderful Remedy That la a Natural Aid and Relieves the Tension. the Pacific Coast, and it is leading in this great union movement. I hope that we of the East shall catch the spirit of the West and that the coun try beyond the Rocky Mountains back to New England will awaken to the coming day when we shall be united in form as we are in spirit today." Bishop Spreng Is a member of the commission appointed by the general conferences of the two denominations, which meets in July to adopt a basis of union, to go before the two assem blies. The two Oregon conferences are in close federation on nearly all points, and it was due to the action in Oregon that the general assemblies of both branches were induced to take definite steps toward organic union. FORESTERS DUE TUESDAY Delegates From 59 Courts- to Attend Convention Here. The annual state convention of the Foresters of America will be held at Foresters' Hall, Fourth and Washing ton streets, begining Tuesday at 10 A. M. Delegates from the 69 oourts In Oregon, comprising 3500 members, will be present. Officers of the Grand Court of Oregon will be elected for the ensuing year, and a proposal will be considered to hold the annual conven tion each year in Portland at the time of the Rose Festival. There will be a banquet Tuesday night In the banquet hall of the Im perial Hotel, and drill teams from vari ous courts will compete for a silver trophy Wednesday night at Foresters Hall. Sight-seeing trips have been ar ranged for women visitors. The Im perial Hotel will be convention, head quarters. Third Regiment Recruiting. SALEM!, Or., May 18. (Special.!) Preparations are being made by Com pany M, Third regiment, for the en campment of the ' National Guard of Oregon. First Lieutenant Gehlhar, commanding officer, is making strenu ous efforts to obtain recruits. There was a "weeding out" recently, and, as a result, new men will be needed before the encampment. Mother's Friend is the only remedy known that is able to reach all the different carts involved. It is a penetrating external application after the formula of a noted family doctor, and lu bricates every muscle, nerve, tissue or ten don involved. By its daily nsc there will be no pain, 'no distress, ho nausea, no danger of laceration or other accident, and the period will be one of supreme com fort and joyful anticipation. Mother's Friend is one of the greatest of all helpful influences, for it robs child birth of all its agonies and dangers, dispel: all the doubt and dread, all sense of fear, and thus enables the mind and body tc await the greatest event in a woman's life with untrammeled gladness. You will find it on sale at all drug stores at $1.00 a bottle, or the druggist will gladlj get it for you. Mother's Friend is prepared only by the Bradfield Regulator jCo 23 Lamar Bid?., Atlanta, Ga., who will mai) an instructive book to expectant mothers. ,Writa for it to-day. Great Northern Railway Summer Excursions to the East Tickets on sale daily, May 28th to September 30th. Going limit fifteen days from date of sale. Return limit October 31st; stopovers allowed in each direction. Atlantic City and return, $111.30 St. Louis and return. . . . '70.00 Boston and return 110.00 Detroit and return $ 83.50 Pittsburg and return. . . . 91.50 Montreal and return.... 105.00 Baltimore and Washington and return $107.50 New York and Philadelphia and return... 108.50 Chicago and Milwaukee and return.. 72.50 Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo and return 55.00 Toronto, Buffalo and Niagara. Falls and return 92.00 St Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Winnipeg, Omaha, Council Bluffs, Kansas City and St Joe and return 60.00 Oo East on the ORIENTAL LIMITED; leaves Portland daily 7:00 P. M. Through Standard and Tourist Sleepers to Chicago in 72 hours. Return same way or any other direct route if desired, without extra charge. Tickets and Sleeping Car Reservations at City Ticket Office, 122 Third St., or at Depot, 11th ft Hoyt. H. Dickson, City Passenger and Ticket Agent. Telephones Marshall 3071. A 2286. Vlrit GLACIER NATIONAL PARK this Summer. Season June 15th to September 15th. 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