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TTiE MORNING OEEGONIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1920 5 iEMENT OF FARE LIFT UNLIKELY Public Service Commission Averse to Shift. ACTION TODAY EXPECTED Denial of City's Request That Date of Advance Be Kxtendcd to July 1 in Prospect. SALEM. Or.. June 14. (Special.) The Oregon public service commis sion, in a letter which !s being pre pared here today, ia expected to deny the request of the city of Portland that the time for putting into effect increased fares on the traction lines of tho Portland Railway, Light & Power company be extended from June 13 to July 1. Although both It. IT. Corey and Fred Li. Buchtcl, commissioners, re fused to say what a-tion would be taken by the commission, persons in touch with the affairs of the depart ment said there was no doubt that the new fare schedule woild go into effect June 15, as specified in the original order. A letter was received by the com mission today from L. M. La Roche, city attorney of Portland, in which be said the city council recently adopted a resolution asking that the new fare schedule be held in abey ance until July 1. The request was based, according to Mr. La Roche, on the action of various city organiza tions in urging that prices in all lines of business be held down to the pres ent basis during the three conventions to bo held in Portland between now and July 1. By increasing streetcar fares on the eve of the Shriners" con vention it was feared that Portland might be looked upon in the light of a profiteer, according to Mr. La Roche. It was reported here tonight that the commission's reply to Mr. La Roche's letter would be ready to for ward to Portland tomorrow. SEATTLE C II AX G 10 UNCERTAIN Council Votes Car Fare Advance, but Mayor May Disapprove. SKATTLK, "Wash., June 14. (Spe cial Seattle's city council this af ternoon adopted the 6 -cent carfare plan proposed bv Councilman Moore. Kour rides would bo offered for 25 cents and single-trip fares would be 10 cents under this ordinance. The new schedule amended the proposed 7-cent plan advanced by Councilman Thomson. Councilman Krickson cast the only vote against the new sched ule. Only the signature of Mayor Caldwell is necessary to put the high er fares into effect. He refused to sav whether he would sign the bill. it i3 believed by those in close touch with the mayor that he will not sign the ordinance. In this event, it is said, the council will pass an other ordinance, not an emergency, tit a 30-day ordinance, over his head. Seven votes and the approval of the mayor would be necessary to place the ordinance on the statute books. Mayor Caldwell declared today that ho did not approve Moore's bill. He said the disparity would be too great between the 10-cent cash fare and the 6Vi-cent token, fare. Councilman Moore said his ordi nance was designed to get a 10-ccnt fare from the casual rider only and -would avoid dealing in pennies. SPOKANE FARES MAY' GO CP Trcscnt Charge at Falls City Held "Wholly Inadequate. SI'OKAXE. Wash.. June 14. (Spe cial.) Seven or 8-cent carfare will be asked by the "Washington Water Power company and the Spokane Traction company. The present b-cent fare today was declared inadequate to meet the rising costs of operation j-.nd increasing taxes, in a statement by r. L. Huntington, president of the Washington Water Power company. An increase from -6 to 8 cents, ef fective June 15 in Portland, and the proposed 10-cont fare in Seattle arc precedents whi;h will be used to sup port claims for an increased- fare in Spokane. "It is not the least surprising to us that tho public service commission of Oregon has iii'-reased the street rail nay fare at Porlland from 6 to 8 cents," SJ.1J. Mr. Huntington today. "In comparing- the 8-cent fare at Portland and th-5 proposed 10-cent faro a.t Seattle, it is not to be ex pected that the municipal street rail "way would bo operated as economic ally as the prlvalely-owned railway at Portland. BULLETIN ISOM TRIBUTE &IOJTCII GIVEN OF LIFE OF LATE LIBRARIAN. Booklet Contains Appreciations by Friends and Others in Library Work. As h tribute to Mary Frances Isom Portland librarian who recently died, the monthly bulletin of the Library Association of Portland for May, just off the press, is issued as a memorial number. The booklet contains a por trait of Miss Isom apd a sketch of her life, giving in detail her long career as head of the public library system of Portland. Among the articles contributed, and which go to make up the account of the life and works of the former .i brarian .are the following-; "Mary Frances Isom." by the library staff; "Her Library Career," by W. T. Brew Kter, of the t.oard of directors of the library; "Miss Isom and the Libraries of Oregon," by Cornelia Marvin, state librarian; "As a County Librarian," by Samuel H. Ranck. Grand Rapids, Mich.; "Toward Professional Train ing." by Josephine Adams Rathbone of Pratt Institute. New York: "Build ing for the Future," C. A. Rice, as sistant superintendent of schools; . "Her Hospital Work." F. K. Howard, chaplain Good. Samaritan hospital; "With the A. K. F. in France," B. E. Stevenson, director American Library association war service in France; "Interest in Reed College," H. B. Tor rey, professor of biology. Reed col lege; "The Friend of the Foreigner,' Father Florian Matuszewski, pastor St. Stanislaus church; "University of Oregon Kxtension Work," George Re bec, professor of philosophy, Univer sity of Oregon. The booklet also contains a long list of appreciations written by friends and others engaged in library work, and a number of resolutions adopted by local and outside organi sations, expressing loss at her death. POStTPflH A Sale Gladly Undertaken as a Duty to the Public Whom I Serve a real clothing sale! THE SALE THAT FORCED DOWN MEN'S CL O THING PRICES IN PORTLAND THE SALE THAT IS KEEP ING THEM DOWN! Profit elimination on America's best clothes is bringing a response far beyond all expecta tions! You are practically buying from the maker, with the added convenience of credit, service, alterations, delivery and a guaranty of satisfaction! All $40 Suits now $32 All $50 Suits now $40 All $60 Suits now $48 All $70 Suits now $56 All $80 Suits now $64 Every man's and young man's suit in my store is included! Every reduction is from the original regular price! Ben Selling LEADING CLOTHIER Morrison at Fourth Street SCHOOL RACE IS FIRST W. F. WOODWARD SEEKS TO BE DIRECTOR. Active Part Taken in CivicN and Government Affairs During War, Including: Draft Work. Although he has Interested himself frequently in' the educational affairs of the city, when William F. Wood ward filed his candidacy for the po sition of school director It. was the first time lie had sought a public office of this nature. Mr. Woodward is one of the sevent aspirants for the two vacancies on the board to be filled at Saturday's election. His platform is a comprehensive one. He is a firm believer in tne se curing and retention of a teaching and administrative force of known ability, a supporter of a tenure-of-office law which prevents discharge of the efficient teacher, and advocates a retirement fund for faithful em ployes. "Furthermore, he says, I recog nize our elementary schools as the truest source of good citizenship and believe that every normal child should be required to attend them. There should be no thought or at tempt to withhold In any material way aught that will aid and strength en our public-school system in the matter of grounds, buildings and equipment. The teaching and admin istrative force should be so compen sated that it will draw and hold the very best minds in order that our children may be properly equipped for the duties of citizenship and of life." Mr. Woodward was born in Roch ester, Minn., in 1863. His parents were of English descent, his father having come from Somersetshire as an Episcopal clergyman to act as a missionary on the frontier of Minne sota. His mother was from New Jer sey and was the daughter of an Epis copal clergyman. Mr. Woodward was one of eight children and was edu cated in the common schools. He left his home on a farm near Rochester, Minn., at the age of IS to come to Portland, arriving here Thanksgiving eve, 18S1. Employment was difficult to find and for a time he cut cord wood in south Portland for Robert Habersham, . who had purchased stumpage on the ground where a public school now stands. Later he was porter in the hardware store of Foster & Robertson. A severe attack of measles which laid nim up for a month lost him this place. For two months he worked as day laborer on government work at the head of Willamette-slough. On com pletion he served as deckhand on the snagboat Corvallis until spring floods suspended this work. Taking charge of a crew of Chinese wood cutters, he was employed until August, 1882, in a cordwood camp on the Columbia river above Rainier. At this time he entered th drug Remedy for Neurasthenia Neurasthenia is a condition of ex haustion of the nervous system. The causes are varied. Continuous work, mental or physical, without proper at tention to diet and exercise, - also worry over the sti-uggle for success are the most co nmon causes. Ex cesses of almost any kind may pro duce it. Some diseases, like the grip, will cause neurasthenia. So will a severe shock, intense anxiety or grief. The symptoms are oversensitive- ness. irritability, a disposition- to worry over trifles, headache, possibly nausea. The treatment is one of nutrition of the nerve cells, requiring a non alcoholic tonic. As the nerves get their nourishment from the blood the treat ment must be directed toward build ing up the blood. Dr. Williams' Pink Piles act directly on the blood, and have proved of the greatest benefit in many cases of neurasthenia. A ten dency "to anemia." or bloodlessness. shown by most neurasthenic patients, is corrected by thase tonie pills. Tour own druggist can supply you with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills or they will be sent by mail, postpaid, on re ceipt of price. 60 cents per box. Write 'he Dr. Williams Medicine Co.. Schen ectady, N. Y ., for the free booklet. "Diseases of the Nervous System." Jcpntaining a special chapter on neu rasthenia. auv. store of Woodard. Clarke ' & Co., owned by Charles H. Woodard (since deceased) and Louis G. Clarke, Mr. Woodward's present business partner, as chore boy, messenger and bottle washer. He lived in his employer's family for two succeeding years, opening the store at 6 o'clock In the morning, working until its close at 8. with an evening's intermission each week and every other Sunday. He studied necessary text-books at odd moments while washing bottles, car rying his book of synonyms in one pocket and a "Materia Medica" in the other, delving into them each spare moment. At the end of two years he was made prescription dispenser and pro moted to the duties of night clerk, sleeping in the store, answering night calls and serving at the prescription case and counter through the day. During the succeeding four years he filled positions as bookkeeper, cash ier, order clerk, road salesman for the photographic and dental lines, and in 1889 was admitted to an interest in the business. At this time he married Sue K. Stephens, a teacher in and graduate of Portland public schools. To them five children have been born, four living, all daughters, each educated in the public schools, the youngest, Eleanor, having just graduated with honors from Jefferson High. William F. Woodward's relationship to civic interests began before he had attained his majority. He was a member of the first building and loan association formed in this city and was trustee and officer for many years of the Boys and Girls' Aid so ciety and the Prisoners' Aid society. otner activities may be summed up briefly as follows: He enlisted as a member of K com pany, Oregon National Guard, at the time of the Chinese disturbances in J, serving three years and receiv ing an honorable discharge. He was a member of the commission which framed Portland's present city charter. With his wife, a member of the Unitarian faith, he has been for many years one of the trustees and for 12 years moderator of the society. t or the last 11 years he has been. and is now, a member of the library board. He is a trustee of the Portland Remedial Loan association. For the last eight years and prac- I A-5? ? - t ; i W, SC n - 3 - v ij if EVERYWOMAN The Picture Beautiful. ' 20 Stars 20 COLUMBIA ORCHESTRA Orchestra Matinee at 2;30 UNTIL FRIDAY MIDNIGHT- V llxi 1 tically since its formation he has been a member of the Oregon Social Hy giene society and is accredited speak er and chairman of its finance com mittee. He is chairman of the state board of conciliation, having to do with the adjustment of disputes involving em ployer and employe; has served as such since the passage of the law some two years ago, having been unanimously chosen by the represen tatives of labor and employers. Throughout the war he served by appointment as chairman of selective service board No. 7, and was also placed in charge by the federal au thorities of the second and final reg istration involving the potential en rollment of every qualified man in Portland and Multnomah county. Mr. Woodward served through the war as four-minute man, speaking before theater and street groups and in industrial plants in the city and state. He labored in behalf of the various drives. He was appointed member and later chairman of the state council of de fense, and is at present federal di rector for the state of Oregon of the national council. He is a member and trustee of the Red Cross. - He aided in the reorganization of the Chamber of Commerce and served as a member of the first board of trustees thereunder. Fraternally. Mr. Woodward is a Mason, an Elk and a Woodman. In business he is Joint owner with Louis G. Clarke of the firm of Wood ard. Clarke & Co. and the wholesale firm of Clarke-Woodward Drug com pany, being secretary and treasurer of each of these two houses. . Papers Denied Draft Dodger. - ASTORIA. Or., June 14 (Special.) Because he evaded the military draft on the grounds of being an alien, Frans Vilinius. a native of Rus sia, was not admitted to citizenship by the circuit court today and his first papers were ordered canceled Plate Glass Falls Out. A sheet of plate glass, imperfectly fitted into the window frame of the Stephens restaurant, 471 Washington street, fell to the sidewalk yesterday and was smashed.. The loss Is about $1000. CHIEF DOWELL TO RETIRE FIRE BUREAU . HEAD MAY TAKE PENSION RIGHT. Rumors Clilef May Enter Private Life Current for Some Time. B. F. Dowell, chief of the Portland fire bureau, may enter private life by accepting retirement under the fire men'n pension act. Chief Dowell was entitled to retirement under this act on March 1 of the present year, but has refused to discuss the question oi retirement for publication. Rumors that the fire chielf Is plan ning on leaving active service has been insistent around the city hall Chief Dowell refused to deny or af firm the rumors and" City Commit srioner Bigelow, In cnarge of the fire bureau, was absent from the city yes terday on a fishing trip. Chief Dowell "is considered one of the best fire fighters in the Portland fire department and his retirement would be a severe blow. He was appointed chief by Mayor Rushlight on Novtmber 1, 1311. to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Fire Chief Campbell. Chief Dowell entered the cliy's service as an extra man on trick 1, July 19,- 1898. During May, 1900, he was appointed captain of truck 1. Chief Dowell served as battalion chief at the Lewis and Clark exposition grounds in 1905 and in March, 1908, he was appointed battalion ehief. Should Chief Dowell accept retire ment he will draw half pay from the department and would be subject to I H ' i 'jifilsl' Here is a photo-dramathat will 1 1 1 HI A SS tS ,0 Hv"anl lore and lorifjrthing III V' l iHs"1i Waubfut, "Romance has been, j III dlilii AS- one of the sensational stage iuci 1 1 V" ceMe recent yeara and Don's I j HI Keane, beautiful, talented, richly In HI gifted., has carried "Romance" If HI p. T" Sfp to international fame.' It.ia.jiM 1 1 Z HI ri if? deed a rare pnvilegetoQpresent I if 1 1 """' J " Jp2 this splendid artiste, in, her I H HI iSf r' exquisite- nlmcreationpf'what In ;T 1 1 miiVv een. balled as the, "most I y III pi beautiful lovelstOTy of .the,, stageJ In I ' "V V!iV "Perhaps not a sensational title' I I I r V vwVviK to tlose ''who judge pictures by II I Ium vvCvVS EAR, but in reality one of tho I 1; I A V v CV vXvXvvl finest productions the Majestic has 11" II 4 Days more then gonej J : IM DIRECTION V P Jensen -Von Herberg - call for duty only during extreme emergencies. The persistent rumors which were heard In the clty hall corridors during the last few days Indicated that Chief Dowell had already applied for retire ment and was awaiting action by Commissioner Bigelow. a i iTn uiidtc run ncpivt'r nU I U I lull l o uiiiLuiii.ii Krma and Churlotle Terry Arcj Bruised; Driver Arrested. ! Erma Perry, 4. and Charlotte Perry, i 2, children of Mrs. A. L. Brewer. .412 i Tenth street, were slightly injured I yesterday when they were run over j bv an automobile driven by Harry M. Parks. 333 Twelfth street. The chil- dren were playing in the street near I the curb and Parks, in his effort to , keep from running over two other j children who were in the center of the street, it is said, drove into the youngsters. i The little girls were badly bruised, j They were taken to their home, and t Parks was arrested by tlfe police and j charged with reckless driving. i Copper Mountain Road Improved. BEAVERTOX, Or.. June 14. (Spe cial.) More than two miles of rock road have been laid from Huber south toward Cooper mountain this spring, which will enable residents of that section to use their automo biles all season another winter. Doc-tor Hujs Airplane. Dr. G. K. Watts, who has beci; a practicing: physician in the city for - . ALTHO' IT'S ONE OF THE GREATEST SHOWS WE HAVE EVER GIVEN TO THE PORTLAND PUBLIC, WE ARE FORCED TO DISPENSE' WITH IT AFTER TONIGHT ON ACCOUNT OF OTHER BOOKINGS. LAST TIMES TONIGHT WALL AC! )) J THE in A 1 1 r EMM ALL NEW WEDNESDAY ALSO PATHE PATHE JOE ROBERTS King of Banjoists some years past, will drive his own ; cirplane, having purchased a machine from the Jeffery Airplane company. His plane is now being set up at the, municipal aviation field, and as soon as it is ready he will begin his lessons from Captain McClurg. chief pilot of . the Jeffery company. I' WEEKLY REVIEW CASEY JONES Portland's Favorite