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ENTIRE ELECTION
BE ILLEGAL
Choice of City Officials, as
Well as Bond Issues,
Irregular.
NOTICE NOT PUBLISHED
R. R. Duniway Tells Socialists Re
markable Lengths to Which Ini
tiative and Referendum May
Be Carried by the People.
That the election of Mayor Lane and
all other city officers who were chosen
last Monday waa invalid, and that tRe
bonds that were voted the same day will
be Illegal, If issued, Is the opinion Ralph
R. Duniway, a well known Portland law.
yer, expressed In an address at a meet
ing of the Socialists last night In the
Ailslty building. Mr. Duniway added
however, that there was not the slightest
chance that the election of the new city
officers would be disputed, and the bond
Issues, he said, would probably be vali
dated by a friendly suit. Mr. Duniway',
sensational statements were based on the
well known fact that no legal notice of
the election, as required by the charter.
was published, owing to the failure of
the proper officials to order publication
Mr. Duniway also gave some startling II'
lustrations of the unlimited extent to
which the referendum might be carried
in this state, and said that Oregon is now
a pure democracy.
Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway made
brief address, as head of the Woman
Suffrage movement in Oregon. C. Thomp
son took occasion to accuse the lawyers
of aiding in the breaking of the law
Mrs. Squires, recently from the Far
North, denounced the statement that she
Is an anarchist. Several other five-min
ute addresses were made, and Chairman
J. D. Stevens announced that the Social
ists will have a candidate in the field
for School Director, to succeed Director
Beach.
'I do not know that there Is much use
In talking about the proposed bond i
sues," said Mr. Duniway, in the course
of his address, "because the election has
been held, and the bonds will probably
be Issued.
"We are now under a peculiar form of
Government in Oregon. It should afford
to Socialists an ideal opportunity to put
into practice the ideas they cherish. We
have departed absolutely from the repub
lican form of government, and are now a
pure democracy. Not only Is the state,
but each community too is a pure democ
racy. I don't know that it Is possible to
bring about a greater revolution than we
In Oregon have blundered Into.
"The question of the bond issue
arises because the notice required by
the City Charter was not given. Legal
ly, the officials can act only as agents,
with limited powers. The Legislature
has placed certain restrictions on
them, and one of these is that there
shall be ten days' notice printed of an
election."
Mr. Duniway here quoted from sec
tion 26 of the Charter, which takes
up the question of the Auditor giving
notice of elections.
"It( would seem to me," he continued,
"that' that Invalidates the entire propo
sition, and that according to the strict
letter of the law we would have to
have a new election. The old officers
could retain their seats until such an
election was held.
"Of course, they will not do that.
The officeholders are politicians, and
will not dare fly in the face of the
expressed will of the people. Their
certificates of election will declare
them duly elected, and will give them
complete and legal authority.
Bond Issue In Question. ,
"The bond issue can only be classed
as a special election, and is somewhat
different. It is a question where some
people undertake to place a mortgage
on all the property in the city. When
one man is to put his hand in another
man's pocket and spend the letter's
money, it should be done according to
law.
"If these bonds recite that the pro
visions of the law have been compiled
with, and the seal of the city is at
tached, they will not be disputed. But
probably some effort will be made be
forehand to cure them. In order to get
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a higher price, and in order to shut off
any question of legality as issued.
Probably a friendly suit, to have what
is done ratified and approved, will be
started.
"I do not suppose there will be any
opposition. No one will go to the ex
pense and trouble of filing an injunction
suit. And I don't know but that it is
right that the bonds should be issued.
I don't know but that we all knew more
about these bonds from the failure to give
notice than we would if the notice had
been given.
"If the matter is taken into court, ear
nestly, the bonds would be held illegal
and invalid. A special election would
then be necessary. Result The same
bonds, but the law enforced.
"And that would be a great benefit. A
grave defect in our Government is the
tendency of people, when they get into
positions of trust, to feel that they are
above the law, and that it Is the duty of
the courts to approve what they do be
cause the have done it. They won't ad
mit that that Is so. but you watch them
for a year and you will see."-
Power of Initiative.
In the discussion which followed, the
storm center was over Mr. Duniway's
assertion that Oregon Is a pure Dem
ocracy. As to this Mr. Duniway said:
"Only the few people who have studied
the referendum law realize its possibil
ities. It makes Oregon a pure democracy,
because it places In the hands of the
people the power to override their repre
sentatives. If the people of Oregon care
to, they may place a tax of 100 cents on
the dollar on any Industry. And it will
be beyond any power to repeal or change,
except the power of their own Initiative.
All you need do is to call your bill a
constitutional amendment.
"We do not take these changes seri
ously. But a change has been made which
Is legal and serious. If they wish it
the people may make it punishable by
death for a man to have red hair. And
the only recourse for a red-haired man
would be the transportation lines out of
the state.
"From the referendum there is abso-v
lutely no protection for property, liberty,
or life, except the common sense of the
majority."
It was announced that C. Thompson
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would speak next Sunday on "The At
titude of the Press in Reporting the Hay
wood Trial."
RABBI WISE AT CORVALLIS
Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon '
Agricultural College.
at
CORVALLIS, Or., June 9. The annual
commencement of the Oregon Agricul
tural College opened here today with the
Baccalaureate exercises, attended by an
audience of 1200 to 1500, the college ar
mory being filled to Its capacity. The
sermon was by Rabbl Jonah B. Wise, of
Portland. His theme was "A Man's Mis
sion." The sermon was an appeal for
higher education, and the adoption by
those who have it of the higher religious
life. All the churches of the city were
closed at the morning service, and all
pastors occupied places on the platform.
WILLAMETTE COMMENCEMENT
Baccalaureate Sermon Preached by
President Coleman.
SALEM, Or., June 9. (Special.)
Commencement week at Willamette
University began with the delivery of
the baccalaureate sermon at the First
Methodist Episcopal Church by Presi
dent John Coleman. Dr. Coleman took
as his subject, "The Humiliation of
Christ." This evening in the same
church the University Y. M. C. A. and
Y. W. C. A. held a joint meeting,
addressed by Rev. Clarence True Wil
son, of Portland, who spoke upon "The
Profitableness of Religion." A large
number of members of the local Y. M.
C. A. were also present. Following is
the programme for the remainder of
the week:
June 10 8 P. M., commencement
Collge of Music. June 11 8 P. M.,
commencement Oregon Institute and
Normal School; Address, Rev. Walton
T. Skipworth. June 12 Alumni day; 8
P. M., Address, Judge William Gallo
way, '68. June 13 class-day exer
cises, art exhibit; 8 P. M., commence
ment College- of Liberal Arts; address.
Hon. Edgar B. Piper, '86.
VISITORS FROM
OMAHA IF4 CITY
(Continued From First Psee.
Northwest has proved a revelation. They
are- Impressed with. Its resources and
pleased with .its' cities. But most of all
they have appreciated the - cordiality
shown them at each stopping-place. Of
the cities that they have visited hereto
fore Spokane seems to have met with the
greatest favor. .
- Miss Much of Oregon, -i .
As the special came in over the North
ern Pacific, the visitors have as yet seen
but little of Oregon. They will leave by
the O. R. & X.. and will therefore miss
the great Willamette Valley, but will stop
at Hood River and The Dalles before
leaving the -state.
All the excursionists were unstinted in
their praise of Portland. Those who took
an opportunity to go around much yes
terday spoke In glowing; terms of the
beautiful surroundings and of the metro
politan appearance of the city.
"There seems to be a - building going
up on every corner," remarked a mem
ber of the party as he returned to the
train after a tramp yesterday afternoon.
"I have never seen so great building pro
gress in my life. The people are surely
wide awake and progress is a mild term
for it."
The roses were another feature that ap
pealed to those from ' the state of the
golden rod. The perfume of roses filled
the cars during the day and all who
strolled into the residence districts spoke
of the flowers that have made Portland
the Rose City. Of roses they will see
more today, as a request has been made
of citizens ' to leave cut roses at the
Commercial Club this morning.
Entertainment on the Sound.
At both Seattle and Tacoma the visitors
'were entertained at receptions and taken
for car rides. Governor Mead accom
panied them through Washington leaving
them at the state line. Yesterday he
telegraphed to Tom Richardson the fol
lowing message:
"I - commend Governor Sheldon and
Nebraska party to kindly offices of your
self and .Governor Chamberlain. Have
had delightful trip with them accross
this state. Show them a sawmill."
This request from Governor Mead origi
nated in the fact that the vlstors have
expressed a desire to see one of the great
Western lumber mills but did not get
the opportunity while in Washington.
This morning In the course of the car
ride they will be taken to see one of the
largest sawmills in the world.
The train in which the Nebraskans are
traveling is a wonder of convenience and
luxury. There are seven coaches, com
prising two standard sleepers, one sleeper
and observation car, one compartment
car, one dinerp one baggage car and one
composite baggage and observation car.
The train is one of the finest ever pulled
into the Union Depot- A distinctive fea
ture Is the complete telephone system in
the cars. This was connected with the
local system as soon as the 4rain drew
Into Portland and those on board, were
soon calling up their friends and ans
wering calls.
There is also a two-chair barbershop
on the train and the excursionists are
provided with a small printing press from
which frequent bulletins are Issued an
nouncing the programme for several days
ahead.
They Dine Like Princes.
The most notable feature of the train
is the culinary department. Before leav
ing Omaha provisions were secured to
last during the entire trip from June 2
to June 18. There are edibles and drink
ables In plenty and the most remarkable
thing is that a few vegetables and fruits
are the only provisions that have been
secured along the way. Sufficient cream
was brought from Omaha to last through
out the trip and is being kept fresh with
out the use of preservatives. Fresh meats
were also brought to last the entire trip.
This department is in charge of 1. Pryor,
of the Omaha Commercial Club who has
accompanied the business men of that
city upon every similar - trip they have
taken. ' .
The committee In charge of the ei-
cursion Is composed of J. H. Taylor.
Edward H. .Allen. Joseph Kelly, G. H.
Pruitt. C. E. Johannes. Daniel B. Fuller.
D. J. O'Brien, W. W. Johnson. Z. T.
Lindsley, J. C. Colt, C. S.Hayward. Ev
A. Hinrichs, C. J. Lane and W. E. Reed.
The trip is under the auspices of the
Omaha Commercial Club.
The " car ride . through the city will
begin at 10 o'clock this morning at the
Union Depot. At I o'clock there will be
a reception in the rooms of the Com
mercial Club, followed by luncheon. At
3 o'clock this afternoon the excursion spe
cial leaves on the return trip via the O.
R. &. N.
BLOW AT LIQUOR TRAFFIC
SrSBAY CLOSIXG AVILL - COST
SALOON MEX DEARLY.
Estimated Loss In Portland Will
Reach $85,400 si Month Bar
. tenders' Wages to Be Cut.
Yesterday, the last "wet" Sunday
Portland is likely to see for some
time, was rather a blue day for local
saloonmen. A feeling of foreboding
animated the breasts of those who
cater to the bon vivants.
"Within five years I expect to see
Oregon a Prohibition state," said
Henry D. Griffin, one of the best
known and most representative liquor
dealers in the city. - "The tendency
seems all that way now, and I will
be a Prohibitionist myself in a few
years if I live. Personally, I'm not
sorry that John Manning has decided
we must close on Sundays. I think I'll
appreciate a rest one day In the week."
Various expressions were heard yes
terday, the tenor of most of them be
ing that the Sunday closing of saloons
would put some of the smaller places
out of business and work a severe
hardship on all of them.
William Caswell estimated that he
will suffer a loss of $300 a month if
required to close on Sunday. There
are 427 saloons in the city, and figur
ing the loss on a basis of $21 for
each saloon, the total loss each month
to the retail liquor dealers will amount
to $85,400 each month of the year.
The bartenders will be seriously affected
as there will be a general reduction In
wages paid them. A first-class bartender
in Portland now draws $25 a week. After
the Sunday-closing rule goes intd effect
this will be cut to $20 or at most $21 a
week. In Seattle under the Sunday-closing
regulations the average wage paid
bartenders Is $18 per week.
The impression among saloon men is
that the closing of drinking places on
Sunday will result in the establishment
of numerous beer-gardens and liquor re
sorts -In Vancouver, Oregon City and
towns In adjoining counties. There is
much talk that Milwaukle will become a
mecca for the thirsty, it being just over
the Clackamas County line and outside
the jurisdiction of Mr. Manning and
Sheriff Stevens. There is a belief that
extensive amusement resorts will be
established there where free-and-easy
dance halls, beer-gardens and gambling
establishments will flourish to cater to
the Sunday thirats.
The retail liquor dealers will hold a
meeting this week to discuss the situa
tion and decide what steps, if any shall
be taken against the Sunday-closing
crusade.
INSANE MUST BE CONFINED
Chester Thompson and Esther Mit
chell Affected by New Ruling.
TACOMA, Wash., June 9. (Special.)
According to the Graves bill, all of
the criminally Insane in the State of
Washington are to be removed to an
insane ward at the Penitentiary at
Walla Walla next Wednesday. This
will affect Chester Thompson, who is
still confined in the Pierce County Jail,
and probably Esther Mitchell, who is
an inmate of the State Insane Asylum
at Fort Steilacoom.
According to a statement of Judge
Snell, who was Presiding Judge at the
Thompson trial, the law is mandatory,
and on June. 12 every person who has
escaped conviction on a criminal
charge on the grounds of insanity
must be sent to Walla Walla.
The Thompsons have become recon
ciled to the commitment of the boy to
the Penitentiary, partly from the fact
that he will not be forced to endure the
stigma of prison stripes.
Music for Grace Church.
The music jrommlttee of the Grace
Webster says, 'Temper
ance is the principle and
practice of moderation. "
Drink Pabst Blue Ribbon
Beer because it contains
less than 31 of alcohol.
The Pabst Eight-Day
Malting Process retains
all of the food values of
the barley-grain, and the
Pabst Brewing Process
transmits them to the beer.
Pabst Beer is not only a
temperance drink, but a
genuine liouid food that
cives health, strength and
vitality to the entire human
j system.
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conditions are well nigh perfect, as
chicks can be hatched and reared the
year round, and the demand far ex
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Methodist Church has completed Its
arrangements for music for the year.
Professor Wilram M. Wilder now be
gins his fourth year as choir master
and conductor. The soloists for the
year will be, sopnAo, Miss Grace
Campbell: contralto, Mrs. Reno Hutch
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tinue to keep in training: the male
chorus of 40 voices.
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