11
CHALLENGES LANE
and ordinances to be voted on at the
June election. The candidates for Mayor
will be .present. The committee on ar
rangements has prepared a fine musical
and literary entertainment, and a good
TO
time is assured for all those who attend.
All Republican candidates are invited to
be present. N
INFORMATION FOR ELECTORS
THE 3IOKMXU OKEGOMAX, WEDNESDAY, 3IAY 1, 1907.
FAIR
COMBAT
Thomas!Says He Will Support
"Little Doctor", if. Latter
Is Renominated.
WILL MAYOR BE AS 'FAIR?
Party Candidate Throws Down the
Gauntlet at Joint Meeting of the
Democratic Clubs McAllister
Makes Debut as Spellbinder.
Members of th- Bryan Democratic Club
met last night with the members of the
Multnomah Democratic Club at Selling
Hirsch Hall and for two hours listened to
speeches and heard read letters from
C. B. S. Wood and M. T. Munly, two
prominent leaders of the party who were
not able to attend In person. The princi
pal speaker of the evening was George
H. Thomas. Democratfc candidate for
Mayor. There wore also short talks from
G. I. Smith, candidate for City Auditor;
Robert Andrews, candidate for Council-man-at-Large:
John G. Heitkemper, can
didate for Councilman of the Sixth ward,
and E. S. J. McAlister. who electrified
those present by a speech on democracy,
the like of which has not been heard by
the party wheelhorses In many a day.
Mr. McAlister is a dyed-in-the-wool
Democrat and a good spellbinder. His
maiden speech before Portland Democrats
made a great hit.
George ll. Hutchin presided over the
' gathering of the faithful. In his opening
remarks he made it . plain that Mayor
.Unn did not have a corner on Biblical
quotation s, for ne quoted from John:
"Verily, verily. I say unto you, he that
entereth not by the door into the sheep
fold, but climbeth in some other way. the
same Is a thief and a robber." Then
President Hutchin said he would intro
duce a man that had entered into the
Democratic race for Mayor in the right
way. He Introduced Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Thomas defended his stand for par
tisan politics and charged Mayor Lane
and his friends with playing subtle poli
tics. He threw down the gauntlet to
Mayor Lane and his followers, and asked
the Democrats who believed in his policy
to vote for him, and those who are for
Mayor Lane to write Lane's name In the
ballot. Mr. Thomas said if Lane won he
would support him. In the name of fair
play he asked Mayor Lane if he would be
equally just.
Mr. Thomas' address in part was as fol
lows: Thomas Defends His Stand.
The upoild of office are spokon of disparag
ingly by the pre, and by many people. In
thli? connection., I wish that the Democrats
would particularly observe the activity again
me of those Democrat who, by the grace of
Dr. Lane, Mayor, have held or now hold the
opotta of even honorary position. It ought
to be a at ran Be sound to hear organized par
tisan workers coming, from such headquarters
proclaiming that whether their candidate run
as a Democrat or an an Independent, they pro
pose to .support only him in the June elec
tion. It Is all right for the spoils of office
:o aid Dr. Lane, aa individual, but very wrong
for the same influence to be used Cor party
HUC'CCSS.
I assert that the spoils of office, like a
waterfall, can be harnessed and made to serve
the beat interests of this community by build
ing up a clean minority party. The shibboleth
of the Democratic party from the days of
Thomas Jrffersoa has been "Equal rights to
all and special privileges to none." and he who
administers - this axiom faithfully and who
does not belittle his party, for personal ad
vantage, serves both the people and his
party best.
If nominated and elected Mayor, I will give
a Democratic administration, and I am of the
opinion that I will be able to select a man
from the ranks of the Democratic party to
serve competently as Chief of Police.
We now have public ownership of the
Vridges across the- river and I will advocate
municipal ownership of the streetcar tracks on
the bridge, and for a sufficient distance be
yond the bridge approaches to insure equal
opportunity for crossing those bridges to any
aew and competing streetcar company.
Depends on Central Committee.
Good or bad partisan government depends
largely upon the character, of the members of
the county central committee. Under the Ore
gon primary law, the members of either party
have it in their power at the county elections
to make such changes In the personnel of their
county committees as will make the organi
zations representative of their ideals. This
primary law grants equal opportunity to all
to contest for partisan nominations, and di
rects how a candidate's name may be printed
on the primary ballot.
The prwvnt Mayor followed this straight
forward course two years ago. This year he
Is pursuing a more subtle method, as was
outlined in last Friday's Oregonian. Since
he has not repudiated that article, we must
assume that it has the indorsement of his
friends, and his own, even if he did not in
spire the write-up. It is suggested, in that
laper that Dr. Lane's adherents vote for his
nomination by writing his name upon the pri
mary ballot. The real reason Is now appar
ent, why the il ay or wi t h U re w from h Is pro
posed entry Into the Democratic primary.
Namely, if he had contested by the traight
gate for the- nomination, the same as Coffey,
Devlin, Kellaher and Zimmerman up? n the
Republican ticket are doing, and had lost the
nomination to me at the polls, he could not
have thereafter, in honor, made the race as an
independent candidate.
But under this proposed scheme, he merely
seek a Democrats indorsement. In other
ord, he would like to run as an Independent
candidate. Indorsed by the Democrats. Ha
could then use the Democratic party as a tail
to his proposed independent candidacy.
Exposes the Mayor's Scheme.
Dr. Lane has not asked- the Democratic
party for the nomination for Mayor, and In the
ttvent of his defeat in the primaries, be will
c'alm that the vote he received was merely
a protest against my nomination and that
he could not, and would not If nc could,
attempt to control the acts of his friends
at the primaries, and he would decline to
be bound by the result.
On the other hand. In the event of a victory
tor Mm, he would expect harmonious Demo
iratic support in June.
I believe In fair play, and In the interest of
aarty harmony, and notwithstanding that I
ntered only that Democracy might not be
vlthout a loyal candidate in the primaries. I
make thta proposition: Let the Democrats
who favor my adherence to Democratic prin
ciples and the primary law, and who believe
'hat organization Is an essential to the life
tf our party, go to the polls next Saturday
nd vote. for the nomination of George H.
Thomas, and let thoe Democrats who applaud
the Mayor's attitude toward the Democratic
party and the primary law. and mho would
?cm th" man above his party vote for Dr.
Harry Lane. If he wins I will support him.
If I win, will he support George H. Thomas?
Final Rally of South Portland Club.
Th South Portland Republican Club will
give Its final rally and smoker before the
primaries tonight nt the Artisans Hall,
Front and Gibbs streets. Judge George H.
Williams was to have dcKvered the prin
cipal address but m catled out of the
city last night and in his stead ex-Councilman
George S. Shepherd will address
the ciub on all the Initiative amendments
Proposed Charter Amendments to Be
Explained to Voters.
Voters of Portland are to be informed
fully concerning the . proposed charter
amendments" and ordinances that are to
be on the ballots for decision at the
coming city election.
A joint committee composed of special
committees appointed by the Chamber of
Commerce, Board of Trade, Commercial
Club, Federated Trades and Taxpayers'
League is to meet at an early date to
consider the provisions of -the proposed
changes and amendments, and to pre
pare a statement to electors, giving the
views of the joint committee as to the
desirability or otherwise of the different
measures.
The Board of Trade Committee con
sists of G. W. Allen. F. I. McKenna and
T. S, Townsend: the Chamber of Com
merce Committee -of William MacMaster,
Scott Gruber and C. F. Swigert. The
committees from the other bodies are to
be appointed today and a meeting called
of the joint body.
FIGHTING SCBCRBAN SALOONS
Prohibitionists Busily Circulating
Local Option Petitions in City.
prohibitionists are circulating peti
tions for local option in the residence
sections on both sides of the river, and
say that it looks as though a number of
precincts will have a chance to vote on
the saloon question this year.
"Things look very bright tor us," said
Rev. G. L Tufts last night. "Even the
drinking men are lining up with us, as
they invariably prefer to keep the sa
loons in the business section of the
city, where the police force can better
cope with them. I could not say now
how many wards will "nave a chance to
vote on the question, as the petitions
are still in the hands of the workers.
We will know' more about how c
stand 4n Thursday or Friday.'
Teamsters to Take Half Holiday.
Portland union teamsters last night
voted to suspend work at noon Saturday
to go to the polls to vote. The transfer
companies are willing that the men shall
take a half day oft. The freight houses
In North Portland will be closed also, for
without teams they . cannot receive or
despatch freight.' The subject was brought
up at the regular weekly meeting of the
teamsters last night in Union Hall.
MATINEE. AND NIGHT.
Walker Whiteside in "The Magic
Melody," at the HeiHg.
There will rje two performances at the
Hollig Theater," Fourteenth and Washington
streets, today. The eminent actor. Walker
Whiteside Is presented by the well-known
theatrical firm of Uebier Co. in the de
lightful comedy-drama.. "The Magic Mel
ody." This clever actor and star has marie a
decidedly good Impression with Portland
theater-goers, the company including- our
own Howard Gould is most excellent. The
last performance will be given tomorrow
(Thursday) night. Seats are selling at the
thsater box office.
The Dictator" a Delightful Comedy.
Never has a more entertaining or delight
ful comedy been written than "The Dicta
tor' by Richard Harding Davis, and there
has never been a comedy presented, in a
more up-to-date manner than the Baker
Theater Company is presenting this same
play this week. The play sprang into fame
and popularity through William Collier's
famous production, but many who have
seen both companies declare that the stock
company of Portland Is fully up to the very
top notch. It Is a $2 show for 50 cents.
Fine Work by Seaman Company.
The new Seaman Stock Comnanv is mak
ing a great record at the Empire by Its
fine work, individually and collectively, ana
people who have not been regular Empire
patrons are now attending regularly , to see
the fine productions offeren by the stock
organization. "Beware of Men." a partic
ularly strong melodrama, is this week's of
fering. There is a special mid-week mat
inee today.
-For Mother's Sake."
Marie Heath's famous comedy -drama.
"For Mother's Sake is the attraction at
the Star Theater this week and It Is one of
the most entertaining plays of the season.
Miss Vrna. Felton is appearing in the role
of the boy, the part created by Miss Heath,
and has done nothing better during her en
gagement in Portland. This Is the first
time the play has been presented in Port
land at such bargain prices. There will be
matinees Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
"Sealed Lips" Makes a Hit.
Head what the critics have to say con
cerning "Sealed I.lpc,' the famou? melo
drama given at the Lyric this week, and
then you will want to reserve seat?. .It is
the farewell week of the L.yrle Stock Com
pany, and all the favorites are in the cast
Matinee every day.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Advance Sale for Murray and Mack
In "Around the Town."
The advance 5at sale will open tomorrftw
(Thursday morning, at lO o'clock, at the
box office of the Heillg Theater, Fourteenth
and Washington streets, for the famous
Irish comedians. Murray and Mack, who
come next Saturday and Sunday nights,
May 4 and 5. These funny fellows will pre
sent their latest - muf Ical-farce-comedy,
"Around the Town."
Seat Sale for Lillian Russell.
America's famous beauty. Lillian Kussell.
supported by an excellent company of play
ers in the effervescent comedy "The Butter
fly, win be the attraction at the Heilig
Theater next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday nights. May. a. 7. 8 and 9.
The advance seat sale will open next Fri
day morning. May 3. at the box office of the
ueuic rneater.
"The Sliver King."
"The Silver King" will be played at the
Star Theater next week by the new stock
company. This Is a standard melodram
which has been In constant commission
since is was first produced in London
many years ago. The new company has been
selected with care and will be found one-of
the strongest melodramatic companies In
the West.
'The Cowboy and the Lady."
The Baker Theater Company In preparing
"The Cowboy ana the Lay, one or the
most popular Western dramas ever writ
ten, for next week's attraction. This great
favorite was produced hera during the days
of the Nell Morosco Company, hut in the
hands of the Baker players it will be even
more artistically presented. The first per
formance win oe sunaay arternoon.
"Wicked London," by Seaman Co.
At the Empire Theater next week one of
the strongest and best melodramatic pro
ductions ever seen In Portland will be pre
sented by the new seaman stock company
This play Is one that cannot fall to suit
every audience. 'Wicked London" has
proved immensely poaular in tha aaads of
At the Theaters
. , . - , -
Wbat th preac Afwtt Say. "
" CALL ME EARLY
MOTHER DARLING"
THAT I MAY BE
FIRST AT THE SALE
-4 to 1-2
Here Today
Honest, now! What's the
use choosing from a small re
tail stock and paying retail
price during THIS SALE?
AT LESS
THAN IT COST
THE MAKERS
SMART STREET HATS
A lot of, wonderful values up, to $4.50, to be sacrificed to
early-comers, while they last; all newest models QQp
and latest Eastern styles, for
Hundreds of other values, from $1.73 up to $10, at an aver
age of the price, viz 49c to $2.49 for grand $10 values.
$2.50 values for 69
$3.00 values for 75?
$3.50 values for S9
$4.00 values for 98d
$5.00 values for.... $1.19
And up to $10.00 values at .$2.49
'MONG THE FLOWERS
A veritable garden all abloom, and the greatest bargains
you ever saw. Flowers in wonderful variety and surpassing
beauty. Abundance the keynote. Lilies of the valle, vio
lets, forget-me-nots, buttercups, daisies, blaek-eyed Susans,
cowslips, chrysanthemums, cornflowers, fruit clusters, etc.
Flowers in infinite variety too great to mention in full.
Wheat grasses, feathers, quills and magnificent plumes, at a
quarter of regular prices yes, and less. Hints:
Crushed Linen Roses, 3 in a spray; 50c values,
in the sale for T 12V
Crushed Linen Roses, 3 in a spray; 75c values,
in the sale for 19
Crushed Linen Roses, 3 in a spray; $1.00 values,
in the sale for 25
Crushed Linen Roses, 3 in a spray; $1.25 values,
in the sale for 29
Crushed Linen Roses, 3 in a spray; $1.50 values, "
in the sale for 35
Crushed Linen Roses, 3 in a spray; $5.00 values,
in the sale for.... $1.25
THE SHAFER-WHITTIER COMPANY, Managers
326 Washington Street 326 Washington Street
big New Tork companies. It will open next
Sunday.
AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATERS
4'On!y a Joke," at the Grand.
In 'Only .Toke" the patrons of the
Grand this week fine one of the funniest
vaudeville sketches of the season. It ts
played by Edmonds. Kmcrson and Edmonds.
"After Many Tears" is another sketch on
the bill, more dramatic, and offered by
Archie Boyd. The three Flying Valenteenes
are acrobats with a casting act. The Caset
tas are whirlwind dancers and Emily Nice
KinRft new catchy soncs. The moving pic
tares show the life of Daniel Boone.
A Good Vaudeville Show.
Comedy, novelty and cleverness combine to
make the new bill which opens at Pant ages
today something worth while. Ben Mears and
company will supply the comedy. Bicycle Bill,
the educated pets, George Armstrong and
others will furnish the novelty,, while the
whole staff of new entertainers contribute the
cleverness. See the show; you'll like iu
MILLINERY SALE
At Lc Palais Royal bojrlns today; '4
off all trimmed hats. 375 Washington
street-
Gets License at Long Distance.
OREGON CITY. Or.. April 30. (Spe
cial.) A long distance marriace li
cense was issued today by County
Clerk Greenman to Emerson C. Mooney,
of Hood River and Miss Louisa Mar
Karet Guttrldge. of Clackamas County,
with O. D. Stranahan as witness. Mooney
wrote to the clerk a few days ago and
requested the issuance of the license
without coming to Oregon City, and
was allowed to have his witness make
the necessary affidavit before a notary
public. The license was mailed to
Mooney upon receipt of the affidavit.
Mass Meeting in Seventh Ward.'
The Brooklyn Republican dub will hold
a general meeting tomorrow evening in
the hall of the Sacred Heart Church,
Boise and East Fifteenth streets, at
which time an opportunity will be given
all Republican candidates to be heard.'
This will be the final meeting before the
primary election next Saturday night.
OPENS THIS
SENSATION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
An Unprecedented Bargain Event for May -Day Morning Millinery Buyers!!
The most colossal and important sale of exquisite and beautiful new Millinery ever attempted west
of the Mississippi! Women will buy the newest and most fashionable Millinery from a
. . . manufacturer's vast and unmatchable stock at from
Today's Prices in Any Other Retail Store
, i "
You Pick From Over 10,000 HATS $50,000 WORTH of the Newest Millinery From the
Over 6000 square feet of selling space in the Largest Retail Millinery Salons in the West More Hats than
all the combined millinery stocks in Portland can show. A Paris style exposition at your very doors Patrician
Millinery at Plebeian Prices for Portland Women All to be sacrificed at from 25c to 50c on the $1 of first cost
in this stupendous millinery carnival. Sale opens this morning at 9:30 A. M. Ready this morning to admit the
multitudes to the monster bargain and beauty fest at 326 Washington street (entrance), this city. Two floors
filled to overflowing. Stores formerly occupied by the E P. Charlton Co.'s 5c, 10c, 15c shops. Entrance next
door above, and salesroom over Goddard & Kelly's well-known shoe house. A few hints of the marvelous Milli
nery bargains you'll meet here.
Natural
by the
In the
Are the kind
you'll enthuse
over because
they're roonry,
perfect fitting,
.s w a ggerly
styled, Priestley
C r a a' e n e t ted.
and they cost
less than the
nearest other
best. The most
wonderful thing
about SEN
IORS is their
Low Price.
For Saia by Eastern OutfittlngCo.
Cor. Tin t and WuhioilM sts.
I Are the kind Fv- ' ff
E over because T?f '"TV.
they're rooim-, I 1 K, ..I 'tsl
iKAHN. WERTHEIMER L SMITH CO
J5Zz2Z3
MORNING,
THE PREMIER AND MASTODONTIC
IMPOTirrNSfMANUrACTUKINCr-
STYLISH, SUMMER SHAPES
Milan Braid Dress Shapes in a large assortment for choosing;
values to $2.00 and $2.50, in the sale at 49
An unlimited assortment of the smartest, newest shapes
of the season; swagger dress shapes for swell dressers, in
every fahionable braid, embracing Milans, chips) split braids,
rough braids, etc., in all the pretty colorings Fashion loves
at about today's values:
$2.50 Shapes for 49
$3.00 Shapes for 75C
$3.50 Shapes for 89tf
$4.00 Shapes for 98
$4.50 Shapes for . $1.19
$3.00 Shapes for $1.39
Up to those Dress Shapes worth to $10.00, in Milans,
that are in the sale for $2.48
TRIMMED HATS
$ 8.00 values for $1.98
$10.00 values for... $2.85
$12.50 values for $3.25
$13.50 values for $3.69
$15.00 values for $3.98
$16.50 values for $4.45
$18.00 values for $4.95
And values up to magnificent Pattern Hats Parisian mod
els priced to sell at $89, at regular prices.
VIOLETS Big Bunches
as the delicate beauties that bloom on
side of bubbling springs; best values in
sale for, bunch
Jeu? ybrk Cit
9:30 SHARP
MILLINERY
LADIES' SAILORS-
The ncest Sailors shown by leading Eastern houses
way favorites, and splendid values at $1.50. In
the sale at a choice for
CHILDREN'S HATS
Chic, jaunty, verve conceptions, full of "go," the bright
est, newest ideas of specialists who cater to the wants of
America's little lassies.
Girls' Sailors, 59c values, in the sale for 19
Children's pretty trimmed Leghorns, with dainty fancy lace
brims, droopy and graceful ; best $4.00 values ever shown
in Portland; in the sale for 98i
Special little lots of children's Hats, worth up to $25 and
$30, for ..$3.85 and $4.95
Children's Lace Straw Flats, 89c value 23
RIBBONS
Beautiful Ribbons, radiant with style hundreds of miles
of brilliant ribbons, fairly bristling with newness and beauty,
at almost unbelievable value. Read :
33c Ribbons for, yard ...15
40c Ribbons for, vard 19
00c Ribbons for, yard 22
65c Ribbons for, yard 24
85c Ribbons for, yard 35
95c Ribbons for, yard 49
$2.00 Ribbons for, yard 95
the hillsides,
town' at 15c.
4
A wonderful galaxy of
Millinery Trimmings. Big
nil ii IJIl)M li mllllHHllllHIIMl!f I "
! Quaker Maid Rye , "j"
I Awarded Three Gold Medals (
I "The Whiskey & S?
A with a Reputation"v k
S?t?V ' ' , BKCKIVTO HIGWFRT AWARD AT
M ?2SfS?a3'.x""ii"'- -J 8t- t"i WorM'n r.lr. l04: Prl Pnr, "nd nd I
6111 LJuiiL, tV" Indotrll Exhibition. IMS; Lewi n1 olmrk
I ""m-nm- tnir Expoaltloo, Portland, Oregon, IK A
S. HIRSCH & CO. Kansas City. Mo. Jg
Drink. RCIKIERADE
pf&i A DELICIOUS BLENDINQ OF FRUIT JUICEt
ijjl Pure.Refreshlngr, Invigorating, VhoIescmo
"Ataoda Fountains or In Bottle
aianufactnrcd by
WILL BE
OPEN
EVENINGS
Think of it! Pick your Sum
mer Hat from a Factory and
Importer's Stock and Save
from a half to three -fourths
A GRAND
DAY AND NIGHT
MILLINERY
SALE
Chic and Jaunty-
Broad-
49c
bargains in Pretty Ornaments for
choosing at little prices.
Illiil'lM linill linllll III llif Ilium Ilni ilipiu
SHASTA WATER CO.