Morning Oregonian., July 29, 1908, Page 4, Image 4

THE MORNXXG OREGONIAX, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 190S.
EDITORS LINING
the close of the day's count, and there
are still 31 ballots under consideration,
distributed as follows: For prohibition,
25; for wet, 5; both for and against pro
hibition, 1. If all the wet votes are
thrown out, and all the dry ballots sus
tained, and the doubly voted ballot given
to prohibition, the precinct will still have
a majority of two against prohibition.
Argument will be heard tomorrow on
these 31 ballots, and the decision ren
dered tomorrow some time.
At adjournment Bailey, present incum
bent clerk, had gained 10 on McCormick.
PRINCIPLES OF
UP FOR
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LARGEST AND
LEADING FUR
MANUFACTURERS
OF THE WEST.
EXCLUSIVE
OUTFITTERS
FOR WOMEN AND
CHILDREN.
Country Newspapers Making
Effort to Prove Power
of Press.
Platform Adopted by Hearst
Party at Chicago Con
vention. CUPID USES MORSE CODE
Yakima Operator Gets a Prompt
"Yess" From Indian Sweetheart.
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INDEPENDENTS
"Gomer 4th and MorroTsts.
FOR HARMONY, IT IS SAID
By Eliminating Mead and McBrlde,
Sew Faction Proposes to Unite
Republican Party In State
of Washington.
SEATTLE, "Wash., July 2S- (Special.)
!That many of the country newspapers of
the state are lining up for S. G. Cos
grove, of Pomeroy,, for the Republican
nomination for Governor in accordance
with the plan originated at the State
Press meeting at Vancouver, July 17, is
foorne out by a circular letter being sent
out from South Bend, Pacific County,
signed by P. A. Hazeltine, editor of the
South Bend Journal, and others, urging
the newspaper of the state to take a
united stand for Cosgrove.
Fourteen counties are represented in
this appeal and it is confidently declared
by the Cosgrove people that every county
in the state will be represented by the
end of the week. It is not the aim of the
editors to attack any other candidate and
the reason assigned for organizing in
Cosgrove's behalf, a.side from his personal
merits and qualifications for Governor, is
that his nomination will be in the in
terests of party harmony and will result
In the elimination of factional- fights after
the primary election.
Made to Feel Power of Press.
This is the first time in the history of
the state where an effort has been mad?
to organize the newspapers in behalf of
any one candidate and aside from having
a bearing on the selection of a candi
date for Governor it purposes demonstrat
ing the power and influence of the
country press of the state. This is made
easy by reason of the fact that the lead
ing dallies are more or less divided in
their support of the different candidates,
but all have shown a disposition to treat
Cosgrove fairly. If this condition pre
vails throughout the campaign, as present
conditions warrant the belief that it will,
the country press will have an oppor
tunity to demonstrate Its influence when
properly and Intelligently directed. The
full text of the letter being sent out to
the country newspapers together with the
signers is as follows:
Text of Circular Letter.
South Bend, TVanh., July 24. Br-other Ed
itor: At thft recent meeting of the Washing
ton Slate Press Association held at Vancou
ver, many of the newspaper men present,
believing it to be to the best Interests of the
people of the State of Washington, the Re
publican party, and particularly to the best
Interests of the country press, that Hon. S.
G. Cosgrove, of Pomeroy, candidate for Gov
ernor on the Republican ticket, be nomi
nated at the September primaries, named the
undersigned executive committee for the pur
pose of attaining that end.
Of the country publishers who attended the
Vancouver meeting more than three-fourths
were for Mr. Cosgrove for Governor, first,
last and all the time. A list of more than
60 country weeklies which are for Mr. Cos
grove has been obtained. A careful study
of the political situation at this time shows
that many more country papers are for Mr.
Coegrove . than for all other candidates com
bined. Added to these are a few excellent
papers which are favorable to him on second
choice.
Our purpose in send4ng you this letter Is
to find out Just where you stand on the Gov
ernorship and to ask your hearty co-operation
with ua in helping to make sure Mr. Cos
grove's nomination. Our argument for Mr.
Cosgrove. simply stated. Is this:
Would Insure United Party.
There 1. as you know, a bitter factional
ftjcht between the Mead and McBrlde ele
ments in the part. Four years ago Mr. Mead
ran thousands of votes behind his ticket as
the result. Wen either Mead or McBrlde
to win the nomination again there would no
doubt be a recurrence of the knifing of the
ticket, with pos.Mble defeat at the polls. Mr.
Cosgrove's nomination would absolutely insure
a united party and make victory certain.
Mr. Cossrove's success would mean a gen
era! cleaning out of the old-time politicians
and political bosses of the machines that have
controlled the state and Its institutions for
many years. He is not identified with any
faction and is under no obligation to any man
or tvt of men. His platform. "A Square
Deal" for all the people, will be carried out
In letter and spirit. His rugged honesty Is
a guaranty of this.
It wu the sense of every Cosgrove editor
t Vancouver that Mr. Coesrove, from every
point of view. Is the strongest and most ac
ceptable candidate, and that as country news
paper publishers ws can by united action make
his nomination and- election certain; that as a
protection to our own Interests and as a
demonstration of our own power, we owe it to
ourselves and to the Republican party to
effect this result.
Not at Candidate's Dictation.
A careful, conservative canvass of the sit
uation, covering the entire state, today shows
that Mr. Cosgrove's nomination Is practically
a certainty. To make It absolutely so, will
you Join us In a whirlwind finish to the cam
paign during the next few weeks before the pri
maries, which will be held September 8? If
you wilK immediately on receipt of this let
ter, send a telegram, collect, to F. A. Hazel
tine, publisher Journal. South Bend, Wash.,
stating that you are with us. On receipt
of word from you an outline of our plan of
campaign will be bent you.
This move is wholly voluntary on the part
of every publisher interested In its success.
It is organized free from any suggestion of
Mr. CoFwrove. There is no remuneration In
It for any one. We want Mr. Cosgrove to
win and we're going to win this campaign
tor him for the reasons we've given. We
want your help to make the result more
certain.
Please wire Mr. Hsieltine at once that you
are with us. Fraternally.
F. A. Hazeltine, publisher Journal. South
Rend. Wash.; Eugene Lorton. publisher Even
ing Bulletin. Walla Walla. Wah.; George F.
McUine, publisher Advocate. Castle- Rock,
Wash. ; Kay Thompson, publisher Sentinel.
Asotin, Wash.; C. Murdoch, publisher the Re
public, Clarkston. Wash.; J. C. Round. pub
Usher the Press, Vnlontown. Wash.; B, M.
Schick, publisher the Republic, Palouse,
Waeh.; H. I. Bowmer, publisher the Tribune.
Burlington. Wash.; C. F. Lake, publisher the
Register. Rockford. Wash.; W. P. Kly, pub
lisher the Kelson lair, Kelso. Wash. ; D. H.
Mayc, publisher the Echo. Leavenworth,
Wajh.; Peter McClung. publisher the East
Washingtonian, Pomeroy, Wash.; H. C. Ben
bow, publisher the Dispatch. Dayton. Wash.,
Executive Committee.
PRECINCT WET ON RECOUNT
South Hillsboro Saloons, Recently
Closed, Likely to Reopen.
HILifBORO. Or.. July (Special.)
When Circuit Court adjourned late this
afternoon it was practically a certainty
that 6outh Hillsboro vote, as can v a used
by Judge McBrlde. will go wet.
The wet vote had a majority of 28 at
SPOKANE, Wash., July S8. (Spe
cial.) Walter T. Prine. day tele
graph operator at North Taklma, is
the happiest man in town, for he pro
posed to Miss Georgia Golden, a sweet
heart in Indianapolis, Ind., by wire last
night, was accepted by wire the same
night, today wired the bride elect
funds for transportation and tonight
received a final telegram announcing
the departure of the lass, who will ar
rive Saturday.
The pair were friends in Danville.
111., but were separated by a lover's
quarrel 15 months ago, -when Prine
came West to forget his troubles. To
forget was impossible, and a week ago
he advertised in Eastern papers to
learn the whereabouts of his sweet
heart. He received a reply and tapped
out his heart's message.
ACCUSED OF KILLING FISH
Three Men Held for Trial on Charge
of Dynamiting Finny Tribe.
OREGON CITY. Or., July 28. (Spe
cial.) Justice of the Peace Samson this
afternoon held C. D. Smith and L. G.
Clayton, of this city, and J. Stinehart, of
Hubbard, to the Circuit Court to answer
to a charge of killing fish in the Molalla
River by the use of explosives. Ball was
fixed at $200 in each case and was fur
nished. The three men were camping with their
families on the Molalla and witnesses
testified that they had seen the blast and
had also watched the defendants go down
to the river and get the fish. The ac
cused men. however, make a strenuous
denial of the charge. The minimum fine
for the offense is $200. The men will be
tried at the November term of the Cir
cuit Court.
CONCERT TONIGHT BY BAND
Musical Programme at 8 'Clock al
Holladay Park.
Signor De Caprio and his band wilt
render a concert at Holladay Park to
night, commencing at 8 o'clock. The pro
gramme: March "Queen of the Carnival" ... De Caprio
Overture "Summer Night's Dream". . .Suppe
Waltx "Wedding of the Winds" Hall
Intermezzo "ta Rose" Aseher
Selection "Simon Boceanegra" Verdi
Intermission.
"Reminiscence ot- Scotland" Godfrey
"Vloletta" Abe Oh man
"The Mill In the- Forest" EllenhergT
Selection "Bl Capitan" Souse.
March "Father of Victory" Uanne
A. De Caprio, Director.
HISGEN IS NOMINATED
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vigor which made the old parties the useful
engine of our political activity.
We have seen .the once great Republican
party turned .Into a vast commercial enter
prise for the aggrandizement of the money
power. Labor has been slighted, the farmer
uncared for. and the interests of the people
generally neglected.
We have seen the once great Democratic
party turned Into a wing or annex of this
party of the trusts, its traditions mocked, its
creeds Ignored, ita principles violated ruth
lessly, its old leaders turned out at the back
door, while the front door was flung wide
open for the entrance of the Ryans and Bel
monts. who are most potent In the council
halls where once sat a Jefferson, a Jackson
and a Tllden.
They revile us. joke and laugh scornfully;
they say we have gone astray in pursuit
of falxe gods and have departed from our
own faith. I say It is not true. It is we
who have stood steadfast. Andi there stands
the National Independence party today. We
have not retreated, men of the old parties.
It Is you who have fallen behind.
The address of Mr. Walsh was heard
with close attention and greeted with
frequent applause, his mention of the
name of Mr. Hearst being loudly cheered.
Speeches While Waiting.
The next thing on the convention pro
gramme was the report of the resolu
tions committee and Mr. Walsh sent mes
sengers to the Auditorium Hotel to as
certain at what time it might be ex
pected. The committee was not ready
and the convention proceeded to kill time
by the transaction of some routine mat
ters and by listening to a number of
speakers, pending the arrival of the com
mittee. The speechmaktng continued
through the greater part of the after
noon and it was not until 5:20 o'clock
that the committee on resolutions ex
pressed Itself as ready to report. The
platform was read by Clarence J. Shearn,
of New Tork.
. The platform set forth in the preamble
that the action of the Independence party
is based upon a determination to wrest
the conduct of public affairs from the
hands of selfish interests, political trick
sters and corrupt bosses and make the
Government, as the founders intended,
an agency for the common good.
"Day by day." it said, "the control of
the Government drifts further away from
the people and more firmly Into the grip
of machine politicians and party bosses."
The Republican and Democratic par
ties, it is charged, are not only responsi
ble for these conditions, but committed
to their indefinite continuance.
"It is not our purpose." continued the
preamble, "to attempt to revolutionize
the American system of Government, but
to restore the action of the Government
to the principles of Washington and Jef
ferson and Lincoln. The Independence
party Is. therefore, a conservative force
In American politics, devoted to the pres
ervation of American liberty and inde
pendence, to- honesty in elections, to op
portunity In business and equality before
the law."
Adopted With Enthusiasm.
Mr. Shearn read the platform force
fully and with dramatic emphasis. The
declarations on the labor question, on
the currency, for the creation of an In
terstate commerce court, for a greater
Navy and for the popular election of both
State and Federal Judges were heartily
applauded.
At the conclusion of the reading. Mr.
Shearn moved the adoption of the plat
form, which, he declared, was the unan
imous work of the committee. The plat
form as read was adopted unanimously,
the delegates evincing unbounded en
thusiasm as it was alopted.
IN ALL THE WORLD
o Sensation Like This. ,
The entire stock, fixtures and lease of
the Le Palais Royal must be disposed of
in a limited time. Apply to proprietor
for particulars. Everything must go re
gardless of cost.
Special sale fine shoes at Rosenthal's.
LEANS STRONGLY TO LABOR
No Injunction Without Jury Trial.
Government to Issue AH Monej-.
Gradual Tariff Reduction and
Public Ownership Utilities.
PLATFORM OF INDEPENDENCE
PARTY.
Direct nominations.
. Initiative, referendum and recall.
Severe legislation against corrupt
practices and restricting use of
money at elections.
Economy in Federal administra
tion. No injunctions or imprisonment for
contempt without trial by Jury.
- Prohibition of blacklisting.
Employers liability.
State and Federal inspection of
railroads.
Prohibition of child labor.
Manufacture uf prison-made goods
denounced.
4 Federal inspection of grain.
Creation of Department of Labor
seat in Cabinet.
Gradual reduction of tariff.
Creation of Interstate Commerce
Court.
Allow shippers to compel railroads
to provide ample transportation fa-,
cllitles.
All combinations for restraint of
trade denounced.
Government ownership of public
utilities, Including railroads and tele
graph. Postal savings banks.
Suppression of bucket shops and
selling of futures.
Exclusion of Asiatic labor.
Larger Navy.
Improvement of inland waterways.
Popular election of Senators.
Graduated Income tax.
CHICAGO, July 28. Following: is a sum
mary of the platform adopted by the In
dependence party convention today:
As of first importance In order to restore
the power of government to the people, to
make their will supreme In the primaries. In
the elections and in the control of public
officials after they have been elected, we
declare for direct nominations, the Initia
tive and referendum and the right of re
call. Of next Importance, in destroying the
power, of selfish special interests and the
corrupt political bosses whom they control
Is to wrest from their hands the main
weapon, the corruption fund- We demand
severe and effective legislation against all
forma of corruption at elections and advo
cate prohibiting the use of any money at
elections except for meetings, literature and
the necessary, traveling expenses of candi
dates. We demand honest conduct of public offi
cers and businesslike and economical ad
ministration of public affairs, and we con
demn the gross extravagance of Federal ad
ministration and Its appalling annual in
crease In appropriations. Unnecessary ap
propriations mean unnecessary taxes and
add to the ever-increasing cost of living.
Stock-Watering Condemned.
We condemn the evil of over-capitalization.
Modern Industrial conditions make the
corporation and stock company a necessity,
but over-capitalization in corporations is as
harmful and criminal as Is personal dis
honesty In an individual.
The Independence party advocates as a
primary necessity for sounder business con
ditions and improved public service the en
actment of laws, state and National, to
prevent watering of stock, dishonest Issues
of bonds and other forms of corporation
frauds.
We denounce the so-called labor planks of
the Republican and Democratic platforms as
political buncombe unworthy of National
parties claiming to be serious and sincere.
The Independence party condemns the ar
bitrary use of the writ of injunction and
contempt proceedings as a violation of the
fundamental American right of trial by
Jury.
From the foundation of our Government
down to 1872 the Federal jury act pro
hibited the Issue of an Injunction without
reasonable notice until a hearing. We as
sert that In all actions growing out of dis
putes between employers and employes con
cerning terms or conditions of employment
no Injunction should Issue until after a trial
upon Its merit, that such trial should be
had before a Jury and that in no case of
alleged contempt should any person be de
prived of liberty without a trial by jury.
Laws Demanded for Labor.
We indorse the eight-hour workday, favor
its application to all Government employes
and demand the enactment of laws requir
ing that all work done for the Government,
whether Federal or state and whether done
directly or Indirectly through contractors or
sub-contractors, shall be done on an eight
hour basis.
We favor the enactment of a law condemn
ing as illegal any combination or conspiracy
to blacklist employes. -
We demand protection for workmen through
enforced uee of standard safety appliances
and provision of hygienic conditions In the
operation of factories, railways, mills, mines
and all Industrial undertakings.
We advocate state and Federal Inspection
of railways to secure better safrtv for every
employe and for the traveling public.
We call for the enactment of stringent Jaws
fixing employers liabilities- and rigid pro
hibition of child labor through co-operation
between the State Go vein men t and the Na
tional Government.
We condemn the manufacture and sale of
prison-made goods in, the open market in com
petition with free-labor manufactured gooda.
We demand that convicts hall be employed
directly by the different states in the manu
facture of products for use in state insti
tutions and in making good roads, and in no
case shall convicts be hired out to con-,
tractors or sub-contractors.
We favor the creation of a Department of
Labor. Including mines and mining, the head
of which shall be a member of the Presi
dent's Cabinet.
The sreat abuses of grain inspection by
which the producers are plundered demand
Immediate remedy.
Currency and Tariff.
The Independence party declares that the
right to issue money is inherert in the Gov
ernment, and it favors establishment of a
central governmental bank, through which
the money so issued shall be put into gen
eral circulation.
We demand a revision of the tariff, not by
the friends of the tariff, but by the friends
of the people, and declare for a gradual re
duction of tariff duties, with just considera
tion for the rights of the consuming publle
and established industry. There should be
no protection for oppressive trusts which bp
cheaply abroad and take advantage of the
tariff at home to crush competition raise
prices, control production and limit work and
wages.
Regulation of Railroads.
The railroads must be" kept open to all
upon exactly equal terms. Every form of re
bate and discrimination in railroad rate? is
a crime awtwt buslneM and must be stamped
out. We demand adequate railroad facilities
and advocate a bill empowering ah ippers in
time of need to compel railroads to provide
sufficient cars for frefttht and passenger
traffic and other railroad facilities.
We favor the creation of an Interstate Com
merce Court, whose sole function it shall
be to review speedily and enforce summarily
the orders of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission . The Interstate Commerce Com mis
sion should have the powfr to Initiato in
vestigation Into the reasonableness of rates
and practices) and no increase in rates' should
be put tnto effect until opportunity for an
Investigation is afforded. The Commission
should proceed at once with a physical -valua-
GRAND CLEAN-UP SALE
As it is the policy of our establishment never to carry over one season's goods into another, we have
gathered together the odds and ends from our stock of high-grade women's apparel, including Suits,
Coats, Wraps, Costumes, Gowns, Waists and Skirts, which we now offer at unusual reduced prices.
Every garment in this sale is representative of the highest Silverfield standard for quality and style.
Note price reductions, which are in most instances less than cost of material.
SUIT DEFT. SPECIALS
Ladies' Suits in serge, panama, silk and light mixtures. We group them as follows:
The Suits in the $ 7.85 group were as high as $30.00
The Suits in the $12.50 group were as high as $35.00
The Suits in the $18.75 group were as high as $42.50
ALL HIGH-CLASS NOVELTY SUITS AT HALF PRICE
LADIES' LINEN SUITS IN WHITE, TAN AND BLUE
The Suits in the $4.95 group were as high as $10.00
The Suits in the $5.95 group were as high as $15.00
The Suits in the $9.95 group were as high as $18.50
The Suits in the $1.98 group were as high as $ 7.50
White Linen Skirts, $4.50 values, for $1.85
White Linen Skirts, $2.50 values, for." 89
Ladies' and Misses' Serge Skirts, $6.00 values, for $1.85
Ladies' Chambray and Gingham Dresses, $6 vals. $2.98
ADVANCE NOTICE FROM OUR FUR DEPARTM'T
During the month of August it is customary for us to hold our August sale- of furs, and we advise all those who are
contemplating the purchase of a fur for the coming season to take advantage of the great reductions which will be
offered during this sale. LOOK OUT FOR OUR AUGUST SALE OF FURS.
A WORD ABOUT REPAIRING AND REMODELING OF FURS Do not put off the remodeling of your fur gar
ments, but have them attended to at once. Take advantage of the low Summer prices, when better attention can bo
given to the work. All furs remodeled now will be stored free of charge until wanted. Bring in your FURS NOW.
tion of railroads engaged in interstate com
merce. Imprison Trust Kings.
We denounce all combinations for restraint
of trade and for the establishment of mo
nopoly in all products of labor. In cases of
infractions of the antl-truet laws or of the
Interstate commerce act we believe In the
enforcement of a prison penalty against the
guilty and responsible Individuals controlling
the management of the offending corpora
tions, rather than a fine imposed upon stock
holders. ' The platform declares for public own
ership of public utilities, including tele
graphs and railroads, as rapidly as
municipal, state or National govern
ments shall demonstrate ability to con
duct public utilities for the public ben
efit. A parcels post and postal savings
banks, a postal censorship, the adminls
slon of Arizona and New Mexico to sep
arate . statehood and the creation of a
National Department of public Health,
to be presided over by a member of the
medical profession, are advocated...
No Asiatic Immigration.
On Asiatic exclusion, the platform
says :
We. oppose Asiatic immigration which
creates un-American conditions 'and which
reduces wages and tends to lower the high
standard of living and the high standard of
morality which American civilization has es
tablished. We demand the passage of an ex
clusion act which ahall protect American
woi kingmen from competition with cheap la
bor and which shall protect American civiliza
tion from the contamination of Asiatic con
ditions. Other planks declare for a strong Navy
sufficient to protect both Coasts, indorse
the Improvement of National waterways,
reclamation of arid lands and forest res
ervation, the protection of American cit
izens abroad, the popular election of
United States Senators and a graduated
income tax.
W. H. TAFT IS NOTIFIED
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nated from the speech many of the
explanatory and detailed statements
which appear tn the. manuscript given
out for publication.
Senator Warner's speech of notifi
cation was brief, and when he had con
cluded speaking: there was an enthusi
astic outburst of cheering, as at 12:14
o'clock Judge Taft stepped forward.
After formally accepting the nomina
tion tendered by the chairman of the
notification committee. Judge Taft
launched at once, without picture, apos
trophe or any attempt at oratory into
the very essence of his declaration of
principles, the first portion of his re
marks being a declaration that Repub
lican strength lies in a maintenance of
the "Rooeevelt principles."
Ovation for Candidate.
The enthusiasm of the great crowd
gathered "in the Taft front yard and fill
ing the surrounding streets was immense.
When Judge Taft first appeared on the
platform, wearing his reading spectacles,
there was a storm of applause. Time
and time again the demonstration was
renewed, finding Its crest when Judge
Taft. acknowledging the nomination and
responsibilities it imposed upon him,
launched into his speech of acceptance.
The early mention of President Roose
velt's name and the praise of his policies
and administration called out constantly
recurring applause.
It was 1:25 P. M. when Judge Taft con
cluded his address. He held the close
attention of the crowd throughout In spite
of almost unbearable heat. His voice
showed very little effect from the sus-'
tained effort of outdoor speaking. The
cheering at the close continued for some
time.
When the final address was read,
there was a procession of local and
visiting marching clubs, militia and va
rious civic organizations. From an im
provised reviewing stand on the side
walk Judge Taft reviewed the passing
hosts.
After the reception to 600 veterans, Mr.
Taft walked out on the reviewing stand
over the sidewalk and expressed regrets
that time would not permit him to shake
hands with the Spanish War Veterans
and Sons of Veterans. He then entered
the house, and after accepting from Syd
ney O. Blgney, on behalf of Massachu
sets, an enlarged portrait of himself, the
entire notification committee was photo
graphed with the candidate in the garden.
Just prior to the notification ceremonies
Judge Taft gave out the following state
ment: "The formal and political speech of ac
ceptance written to greet and thank the
Republican representatives of all the
states and territories of the United States
offers no opportunity .for Mrs. Taft and
me to express the feeling of gratitude
which wells up in our hearts at the cor
dial and enthusiastic reception from out
friends, fellow citizens and neighbors of
Cincinnati, without regard to party. Born,
reared and educated within the limits
of this dear old city, we return to it after
eight years of absence to meet the non
partisan good will, and rejoicing at the
honor that has been conferred upon us.
We are deeply touched. We offer our
sincere thanks to the committee of ar
rangements who have organized and made
beautiful this expression of neighborly
good will. Popular electloi3 are uncer
tain, but whatever betide me as a can
didate, we can never be deprived of the
Joy we feel at this welcome home."
Neighbors Raise Flag.
The ceremonies of the day at the Taft
residence began at 9:30 A. M. with the
raising of a large American flag to the
top of a 50 foot staff. This was largely
a neighborhood affair, for the flag wag
presented by Mr. Taft's neighbors and
fellow citizens of Cincinnati. -The con
ditions of the gift are that the flag
shall be raised whenever the candidate
is in the city. Judge Jacob H. Brom
well, who made the presentation speech
after an invocation by Bishop David H.
Moore, declared that the demonstration
was In no sense partisan or political. '
"For the time being," he said "We
have obliterated party lines and ignored
National platforms. We are here sim
ply as citizens of Cincinnati and as
friends, neighbors and admirers of
William Howard Taft."
The flag was accepted by Charles P.
Taft, at whose house the candidate will
make his campaign headquarters dur
ing September and October.
"America" was sung by the assem
blage and selections by a band and by
members of the Yale and Woodward
Alumni formed a part of the program.
The benediction was pronounced by
Rev. Geo. A. Thayer.
Candidate Taft was an intent, al
though an Invisible listener to the flag I
i raising Incident as he stood Just be- i
inna tne ironi entrance oi tne xan res
idence. To adhere strictly to tffe pro
gramme he could not respond to the re
peated calls for his presence when the
speeches had been concluded. Mrs.
Taft, tastefully gowned In black voile,
black hat with white plumes and tiger
lilies at her waist, sat on the veranda
and heartily applauded.
Probably never before in its history has
the city been more profusely decorated.
By day the streets were a mass of waving
colors, while by night countless electric
bulbs outline the tall buildings In vari
colored splendor and form decorative de
signs of unusual beauty. Following the
suggestion of the local committeemen, the
American flag has been exclusively used
in the decoration of the city and from
practically every down-town building the
Stars and Stripes were fluttering through
out the day. Several of the taller sky
scrapers of the city, rising 16 stories and
more above the sidewalk, displayed a
flag from every window.
Reinstate Attorney Hoge.
SALEM, Or., July 28. (Special.)
Martin G. Hoge, the Southern Oregon
attorney who was disbarred after hav
ing been convicted of connection with
the land frauds, was today ordered re
Instated as a member of the bar by
the Supreme Court, upon petition of
the entire bar of Jackson County and
prominent citizens from various parts
of the state.
Falls to Turn In Funds.
City Treasurer Werleln discovered
yesterday that the provisions of the
city charter, which requires all moneys
collected by city employes to be turned
into the treasury within 48 hours, has
been violated by Clerk John T. Milner,
of the Municipal Court. Investigation
shows that none of the court funds
Educate
Your Children
WHAT it means to
lay aside a certain
sum every week and
impress upon them the
wonderful advantage to
them in belonging to a
large banking family cir
cle where prompt service,
liberal treatment and ab
solute safety is the rule.
German-American Bank
Sixth and WukllKtos Streets.
PORTLAND. OREGON.
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES $4 UP PER YEAR
have been turned in since July 8. The
penalty for this violation is the for
feiture to the city of double the
amount neglected to be turned In.
Hand Crashed in Planer.
SALEM. Or., July 28. (Special.)
Charles H. Wheeler, 21 years old, for
several years a trusted employe of
Hansen's planing mill, had this right
hand badly lacerated, losing several
fingers, by getting the member in the
joiner today. He suffered severely from
loss of blood, bt will recove.
REFRIGERATOR AND
PORCH EORMTURE SALE
The very late Summer and the very
few hot days since its arrival have
made the sale of Refrigerators ex
tremely slow. We do not want to
carry a large stock of these goods
over during the Winter and we will
make every effort to move them
during the next two weeks.
A FEW OF OUR LOW
RENT PRICES:
$12.00 Refrigerators $ 6.7S
$13.75 Refrigerators $ 9.SO
$16.50 Refrigerators $12.00
sir
Notice to the Stockholders of the
St. Johns Gas Light 6 Heat Company
I have been repeatedly asked to confirm numerous rumors
regarding the abandoning of the St. Johns Gas Light and
Heat Company, and will state to the stockholders of the
St. Johns Gas Light and Heat Company that the plant o
the St. Johns Gas Light and Heat Company will be built,
as it has been expected to; that it will supply gas to the
people of St. Johns,, as first planned, and that the stock
holders better hold on to their investments in these bonds
and stock, and do not part with them to solicitors who
are attempting to induce investors to part with their hold
ings under some misrepresentation. This corporation will
build its plant as it has expected to, and the delay has
been caused only by the financial stringency which is no
fault of this corporation. " S. V. DAVIDOR. '