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14 ORGANIZED LABOR BITTER AT Recall Measure Is Broached Because of Simon's Alleged Liberal Attitude. WATER DEAL IS CHARGED In Ontral Council Woodmere Serv ice Directed by George W. Brown Censored Recall Proceedings Impossible Because of Law. Except for the fact that Mayor Simon has not held his of flee six months. It Is believed organized labor of this city, rep resented In the Central Labor Council, would last night have made an attempt to Initiate a movement for the recall of the cltv's chief executive. The alleged approval by the Mayor of an "open town" policy. Including rambling and the maintenance of houses of jll repute, and his attitude In approving the administration of the water service in the Woodmere district. unir the di rection of George W. Brown, a member of the Mavors Executive Board, were the hauls of complaint. The resolution proposing; a special re call election on Mayor Simon was Intro duced on the floor of the lntral Labor Council at Its regular weekly meeting last right. It was referred immediately to the legislative committee, which re ported the measure back to the Council with the recommendation that Its senti ments be concurred in. At the same time the committee recommended that action, so far as the contemplated recall was concerned, be not concurred In for the reason that under the Oregon laws It Is Impossible to invoke the recall on any public official until he has held office for six months. The report of the committee was adopted by a decisive vote. Text of Resolution. The original resolution demanding: the recall of Mayor Simon was Intro duced by J. D- M. Crockwell. James Maguire and William Mackenzie. It was as follows: Whrea. Mayor 81mon. of the City of Portland, has. since assuming the office of Mayor, permitted hotuui of pcoetitotion to run in open violation of the law and has permitted tha establishment of a restricted district; and Whras. H has also permitted open gambling In violation of the law; and Whereas. He has appointed on the Water Board one George W. Brown, of Woodmere Water Company fame; and Whereas. The Water Board, of which George W. Brown is a menrtKT, has au thorized and Installed a 12-Inch main to supply city warer through the Woodmere Water Company for the Mount Bcott dis trict at a rate of la 1-S cents per 1000 gal lons, which la tn tarn retailed to the resi dents of that district at a rate of not less than SO cents per 10OO gallons, which Is far in exoess of the rates In vogue In Port land, and la a distinct steal of not less thsn 16 2-8 cents per 1000 gallons; therefore, be It Reall-red. That the Central "TjaJwr Coun cil of Portland and vicinity, in regular see ' sion assembled, does hereby Instruct the leglslstlve committee to Invoke the recall l on the said Mayor. Joseph Simon. "Open Town" Policy Alleged. In the discussion which preceded the adoption of the report of the legislative committee on the recall resolution, various of the delegates to the Central Labor Council openly charged the present ad ministration with favoring an "open town" policy. It was alleged the author ' Ities have permitted disorderly houses to be opened in all sections of the city, ex empt from disturbance by the police, wiille It was also charged that the same officials have allowed gambling games to be organized and conducted In numerous places which could not escape detection by a vigilant police force. These con ditions were alleged to be entirely out of harmony with the municipal adminis tration which preceded the accession of Joseph Simon to the Mayoralty. The principal grievance of organized labor, as reflected in the debate, was against the alleged attitude of Mayor Simon In approving the present admin istration of the puMic water service in the Woodmere district. It was charged that Mayor Simon had given his approval to the arrangement which has been en tered into between the Water Board and George V. Brown, a member of Simon's Executive Board, who is also a member of the Water Board, by which the city furnishes Brown with water at the rate of 13 1-2 cents per li0 gallons. This water supply. It Is contended, is distributed by Brown through his private system to con sumers at an Immense margin of profit. Water Deal Charged. In the discussion of the subject It was brought out that the members of the Water Board, of which Brown Is a mem ber, recently fixed a minimum charge of 75 cents a month for every faucet con nection. Prior to the adoption of that schedule of charges, water consumers In that section of. the city, according to the claims of the delegates at the labor meet ing, were charged l a month and thia fee included faucet, toilet and bath con nections. It was Intimated In the debate that the relations between Brown and the city administration, through the Water Board, of which he Is a member, are plainly tn violation of the provisions of the city charter, which do not contemplate that any official connected with the ad ministration of city affairs shall share any profit from any department of the city government. The meeting evidenced a hostile feeling against Mayor Simon, not only on the question of the so-called "open town" . policy, but particularly as to the water situation In the Woodmere district. Fllure of a "recall" resolution, because euch action could not be had legally, served only further to Incense the repre sentatives of organized labor against .the present administration. When the meet ing adjourned, following a protracted aes ston. it was agreed that the controversy was by no means a closed Incident and It was Intimated plainly that further step will be taken to gain the desired relief. SUSPECTS GIVEN NOTICE Police Squad Orders Closing or Dis reputable Places) by November 1. Police Captain Moore's "flying squad ron" was buer last night. Headed by Sergeant Golts. Riley and Smith, every suspected rendesvous or the disorderly women of the town wi vintted and, the proprietors notified that after November 1 there must be good reports from every place. No more winking at the law will be countenanced, the officers told them, and i hereafter houses of both the North End and South End will be under strict po lice surveillance. City Campaign Quiet. MONTESANO. Wash.. Oct. 12. (Spe cial.) With but 15 days left before the ' primary election, the municipal contest j ive promise of being quiet. Thua far MAYOR there has been but one certificate of nom ination filed with the City Clerk for each office as follows: Mayor. George W. Ninemlre; Clerk. George Everett; Treas urer. B. M. French: Councilman at large. E. H. Story; Councilmen for two years (three to be elected). W. H. Bush. J. J Johnson and Ell Bunnbersr. This ticket is In favor of carrying forward the olvic Improvements as starcea tnia y. Young Girls Do Clever Piece of-Acting Tne Old Dairy Homestead." Given by I.llllpntlaa Stock Company a Benefit, Pleases Audience. THE Lilliputian Stock Company, com posed of young girls of East Portland, did a clever bit of acting In ita production of "The Old Dairy Homestead" last night at Alumni Hall; Grand avenue and Clackamas street. The play was a comedy-drama which had the usual villain, the Pinkertons and the woman In the case. The mellow parts were awe-inspiring and the funny sketches kept the large audience In an uproar. The star of the evening was Rose Philip, who took the part of William Vanderbllt, a Pinkerton detective. The part was played admirably by Miss Philip. Vivian Waller, a little girl, as the farm er's niece, figures prominently through out the production and does her part with real skill. Juanita Philip, as Jason's sis ter, imitates a clattery old maid to per fection. The play was given for the beneftt of the Lilliputian flower booth at the Chris tian Brothers' flower bazaar to be held next week. The cast of characters fol lows: Mike Donnovln, detective, Floretta Velguth: William Vanderbllt, detective. Rose Philip: Malcolm Gray, ex-convict. Josephine Hohcn Burns; Jason Wllkins. farmer. Helen Southard: Josh Arrowroot, constable. Madeline Brown: Ruby Wll kins. Jason's adopted child. Vivian Wal ler: Maude Wllkins. Jason's niece, Kath erine Southard; Mrs. Glimmer, an ad venturess. Virginia Brown; Becky Wll kins, Jason's sister. Juanita Philip- SOCIETY WOMAN IS COOL Mrs. Jeffery Stops Auto From Run ning Over Won id -Be Suicide. E Hagen. a man of the North End, attempted to end hl life late yesterday afternoon by throwing himself In front of the automobile of Mrs. E. J. Jeffery, of 641 Washington street. Mrs Jeffery, a prominent society woman, was, driving her car. a Cadillac, down Burnslde street. Hagen attempted his rash act at the Third-street Intersec tion. Owing to her coolness and skillful management of the car, Mrs. Jeffery was able to stop the machine when the front wheel 'passed over the man's body. Hagen bad been drinking. Mrs. M. C. Holbrook. wife of Dr. Hol brook, 251 North Nineteenth street, a sis ter of Mrs. Jeffery, was also tn the car. Hagen v picked up by Patrolmen Wan less and Shaeffer and taken to police headquarters, where he was given medi cal attention. His injuries ' are not serious. HIGH TARIFF DEMANDED Shingle-Makers Insist on Enforcing Maximum Rate as Canada. SEATTIEL Oct. 22. Glrlngle manufac turers of the Northwest propose to ask President Taft to enforce the maximum clause of the new tariff as applied to shingles. They assert that the Canadian tariff laws are such that the maximum duty can be consistently enforced by the United States. If this Is done. It will raise the present duty 25 per cent, or 124 cents per 1000. .This would bring the total duty on shingles up to 624 cents or 32Vi cents above the old Dingley rate. John McMaeters, president of the shingle mills' bureau, said today that he favored asking that the maximum be en forced. Mr. McMasters said that It was only fair that the American Shingle Manufacturers receive the full benefit of the tariff passed by Congress to protect the shingle industry .in this country from Canadian manufacturers. PHONE LINES ABSORBED Bell Company Takes In Indepen dents in Ohio and Indiana, TOLEDO, O., Oct. 22. The Blade today published the statement that a merger of the Independent telephone Interests of the Middle West .with the Bell Company Is almost completed. The properties In volved are controlled by James W. Brad ley, of Toledo, and his associates and are: The United States Telephone (the In dependent long-distance line), the Cuya hoga Telephone Company, of Cleveland; the Home Telephone Company, of Toledo; the Indianapolis Telephone Company (lo cal), and the New Long-Diatance Tele phone Company, of Indianapolis. Neither confirmation nor absolute de nial could be obtained. DR. FRITCH IS CONFIDENT Physician Says He Will Be Acquitted of Silling Woman. DETROIT. Oct. 22. The Police Court examination of Dr. George A. FTltch, charged with manslaughter as a result of the death of Miss Maybelle Mlllman, began today. Dr. Frltch, despite the statements which the police assert Chauffeur Jo seph Leach has made to them, that he helped Dr. Fritch carry several sacks to Ecorex Creek, the night after May belle Mlllman Is said to have disap peared, declared -today he would be ex onerated. He denies the truth of the chauffeur's statements. LODGE BARS NEAR-BEER Tennessee Oddfellows Don't Want Soft Drink Dealers. KNOXVTLL.E, Tenn., Oct. 2!. The Tennessee Grand Lodge of the Independ ent Order of Oddfellows today adopted a resolution denying membership In the 'or der to dealers In near-beer and also to men wbo conduct so-called "soft-drink" stands. Marriage Ureases. OfcfRX.POVrEN Charles tXsen. 48, city; city: Johnnie Poulsen. 2, city. WERNKH-ARATA E. Wernor. 27. Threes Arata. over 1. city. FREDRICKRON-NTGOIST Axel , Fred rlrkson. .10. Ients; Anna Nygnlut, 80. city . MI1.ES-1EPIN Walter J. Miles, 28. city; Mrs. I& t-ole Pesin. 25. city. NOBI.K-YBNNY Alexander Noble, 25, cttv; Martha Tenny. 17. city. BTRKEUND-JORGEXSE.V Sigurd Byr keland. 21. city; Martha Jorgensen, 23, city. Wedding and vUltlng cards, w. O. Smith Co., Washington bids., th and Wash. WOMAN BEATEN UP Sewing Machine Agent Makes Vicious Attack. QUARREL IS OVER DEBT AVith Jaw Broken on Each Side, and Horribly Battered and Bruised, Miss L.onise Stoetz Lays Her Plight to E. K. Steen. Frightfully beaten about the face and hodv and her under Jaw fractured on iwvth sides. Miss Louise Stoeta, of 153 Thirteenth street, a wealthy German woman, was taken to St. Vincent's Hos pital last nlg"ht from the sewing machine agency of E. K. steen, 3s -asi Murnsuu street. After being operated on by Dr. G. T. TrommaW. the Injured woman was ablA to tell her story. Shortly before 12 o'clock E. K. Steen, proprietor of the place, was placed under arrest hv Detective Mallet and Patrol man Murphy, charged with assault. He was locked up in default of Dan. Ar,-orri1no- to Miss Stoetx' story, she went to see Steen at 8 o'clock last night regarding M000 he 1b said to owe her. In a quarrel that ensued he beat ner. Knock ing her' down. "I wanted him to pay me Jjnoo of what he owes me." said Miss Stoetx. "and he refused. The quarrel resulted from that." Steen refused to make a statement of the affair. Miss Stoetx' Injuries are accounted serious by the -physician, who says It will be manv months before she can leave the hospital. She may recover, however, he declared, unless complications set in. HILL LINE IS PICKING UP Great Northern Revenue Increases Since February. ST. PAUL, Oct. 22. While the revenue of the Great Northern Railway showed a decrease In the aggregate during the fis cal year ended June 30. 1909, the company is able to show a considerable Improve ment in conditions since last February, according to the annual report issued to day. President L. W. Hill reports that from February 1 to June 30 the freight revenue Increased $2,750,852 over the corresponding period of last year. Passenger train revenue showed a slight increase, made up from the In creases of the revenues for transportation of mail and express. The revenue from passenger traffic shows an Increase of J311.606. MANUAL TRAINING URGED Labor leaders Favor Practical Course in Public Schools. ' WASHINGTON. Oct. 22. The Indus trial welfare of the Nation will be ad vanced by the Introduction of "voca tional" manual training In the public school system- of the United States. This was the keynote of many speeches made today before the meeting of the education committee of the American Federation of Labor. John Mitchell presided at the meet ing, which was attended by prominent industrial educators and labor leaders from all over the United States. Finch Supports McCredie. ABERDEEN, Wash., Oct. 21. (Special.) Prominent among thoee planning to re ceive Judge McCredie on his visit here Tuesday is E. C. Finch, who lost the nomination by a close margin in the Southwestern caucus at Olympia prior to the convention. Although defeated, Mr. Finch has made good his promise to sup port the choice of the caucus and has been prosecuting McCredie's campaign in the Southwest as though he himself were the nominee. Klickitat Grains Win Prize. GOLDEXDALE. Wash.. Oct. 22. (Spe cial.) The Klickitat Development League has received word from the Commissioner of the Klickitat County exhibit at the A-T-P- Exposition that the Klickitat ex hibit took 75 prizes. The most Important award was the grand prize for the best display of grain and. grasses. Car Shortage Jn East. CHICAGO, Oct 22. The American Rail ways fortnightly statement made public todav shows a shortage of 23.431 cars in the East and South and a surplus of 85, 977 in the West and Northwest. Articles of Incorporation, PETERS MANUFACTURING COMPAXI Incorporators, J. Peters and K- FJ- G. Petera. George IX Petara; capitalization. f .rooo. EDISON DTSPLAT COMPANY Supple mentary articles changing name to Amalga mated Film Exchange. Why is The The Best Selling Book in the U. S. HAROLD Author of. "The Man on For Sale at all Booksellers ' Makes mi the most nutritious food and the most dainty and delicious t-e tn Mi";- No fretting making. aia to cook's frS'tJ.S'srfc'a.'' 5 HJURr SLOW TO HEAL THREE MONTHS TIME SET FOR CHRISTIE'S RECOVERY. X-Ray Examination of Fractured Shoulder Is Conducted at St. Vincent's Hospital. Archhishon Christie, who received a fractured shoulder from an accidental fall at 8t. Mary's Orphanage, near Oswego, Thursday, was brought to Portland yes terday and an X-ray examination of the Injury later by Dr. Andrew C. Smith, of this city, and Dr. E. A. sommer, oi ure gon City, disclosed a fracture In the shoulder Joint, which will te slow in healing. The injured shoulder will be under treatment for probably three months, according to the belief of Dr. Smith. "We will not disturb the shoulder mucn until the swelling goes down," said ur. Smith yesterday. "I think it can be left safely as Dr. Sommtr prepared It after the Injury." The archbishop was accompanied to Portland by Dr. Sommer and he was taken directly from the train to the St. Vincent's Hospital, where Dr. Smith was In waiting. He was carried to the X-ray room and then an examination was made of the Injury, both by the X-ray machine and by the personal Inspection of the physicians. AMUSEMENTS WHAT PRESS AGENTS SAY Two Performances "Three Twins." There will be two performances at the Bungalow Theater. Twelfth and Morrison streets, today, a special price matinee at 2 IB o'clock and the last time tonight at 8'15- The attraction will be the big musi cal comedy nuccem. 'Three Twins.' This will afford your last opportunities of seeing one of the best musical offerings In many months. You will see an excellent cast and a bevy of pretty girls. You will hear many catchy melodies and hundreds of bright "sayings." Farewell to George Fa-wret Tonight. With the special-priced matinee this aft ernoon and the performance tonight play patrons will be afforded their last opportuni ties to witness George Fawcett In "The Great John Ganton." presented by Sam s. ft Lee Bhubert (Inc.) at the Portland Theater. This splendid actor has been called by dramatic writers the finest oharacter de lineator on the American stage. Splendid Bill at Orpbeom. Only four more performances of this week's bill at the Orpheum. matinees today and Sunday, tonight and Sunday night. Mln .i. QiLmon finri William Bramwell have I scored a great triumph in a remarkably stir Prlng playlet entitled, "The Drums ot Doom.' a cleverly constructed nine- ummi wt u. interest, which Is superbly acted by these artists. Baker Matinee and Tonight. ' a Donald Bowles will close his highly suc cessful week at the Baker tonight in "The matinees, Including tha bargain matinee Wednesday and closing Wednesday night. It Is announced that Lltt 4 Dingwall are sending perhaps the strongest cast tbat has even been seen In the famous play. Bobby Paodor at Orphesun. Beginning with a matinee Monday after- j "The Goose Girl" is full of wit and sparkle. Portland Oregonian. "The Goose Girl" is as fascinating as anything: MacGrath has written. Omaha World-Herald. "The Goose Girl" is one of those delightful heroines with capacity to ' 'make a bonfire of a thousand hearts. " San Francisco Bulletin, the Box," "The Lure of the Mask" etc. The BOBBS-M ERRILL Company, Publishers over the biscuit Royal is first many a success Prince Chap." This li to be Mr. Bowies' taMt a.DTe.&ranee In drama, as he leavee lnr ynrilnte!v tn onen on the Oreheum circuit "The Prince Chap" has proved a delightful play, and as the young American sculptor, Mr. Bowles Has been at ms very nest, aiav tnee at 2:15 today. Tule and Mm peon at Pantagea. For 20 minutes of pure fun and enter tainment, one can do no better than to go to Pantages and llrten and watch the merry duo, Tule and Simpson, dance and lng their way Into the hearts of all. The act is unioue in manv wava and was brouslit direct from Keith ft Proctor's circuit In the East for a very limited Coast engagement. Jast Cheerful Vaudeville. Just cheerful vaudeville is found at the Grand. It la the best of good humor and there are many songs as well. For those who delight In a ils:ht and mcrrv entertain ment, the current programme at the Grand la satisfying. "A Bunch of Kids," nine In number, sins and dance and cut up at country picnic, and Josephine Alnslle sings songs until she has to cease. Presents at Lyrlo Today. Today's matinee and tonight will be the last two opportunities to witnoaa this week's great success. "When Her Soul Speaks." which Is being presented by the Athon Stock Company, at the Lyric Theater, this week. At the matinee today each child attending will receive a present. Children's Day at the Stalk Today Is children's day at the Star Thea ter and extra pictures, appropriate for the education and amusement or the ntue routs, will be put on by the management in ad dition to the regular bill. Hereafter Sat urday will always be special for the chil dren. Eddie For Tomorrow Xlaht. Tomorrow evening marks the opening of the Eddie For encasement at the fortlana Theater, where he will be presented for seven performances. commencing Sunday, evenlnar. October 24 and endlnsr Fmday evening. October 29, with a speclal-prlcsd matinee Wednesday, b-v Sam S. ft Lee Bhu bert (inc.). In his latest New York Casino Theater Success, "Mr. Hamlet of Broad way." Chaunoey Oloott Tomorrow. Beginning tomorrow night and oontlntilng the following three nlgnts. wltn a special orlce matinee Wednesday afternoon, the at traction at the Bunsalow Theater. Twelfth and Morrison streets, will be the famous American actor and sinner. Chauncey Olcott. In his latest comedy-drama success. "Ragged Kor-btn. Mr. uicott is supported by an cx cellent company and will be heard in four or five of his latest song hits. "In Old Kentucky" Four Nights Only. Note that in "Old Kentucky," which opens tomorrow matinee at the Baker, will be teen in this city only four nights and two noon. October 25. the Orpheum will offer an entire change of programme, which wlisl Include some of the greatest' feature acta In vaudeville. Bobby Pandur end brother, who are styled the modern Hercules, will be seen in a number ot feats of strength. Eqtillibrlets Coming. The Pantser troupe of equilibrists and ac robats one of the most sensational and daring acta of the kind, will head the new bill which opens at the Grand Monday. Other noted acts on the bill win be Manaox ana Melvin. "The Messentrer Boy and the Act ress" : Howard Mlssmer ft Co.. in "Mister Stranger." Consul, Jr., Is Coming. Next week's feature act on tho Pantages bill will be Consul. Jr.. the educated chim panzee, direct from sensational triumphs In the society and theatrical world of the Bast and the nigheat-pncea attraction in vaude ville ever presented on a local stage. The newspapers have revoted columns of editor ials to nis aciuBvminfc Next Week at the Lyric. Commencing with Sunday's matinee, the Athon Stock company, at me L.yrlc. win preeent one of the funniest farce comedies ever written when It will preaent "Hello Bill" In its latest form, with Its many lausrha interspersed with musical numbers. The entire company will be seen Uz the latest song successes The Goose Girl" is a clean, sweet, wholesome piece of fiction. Richmond - Times-Dispatch. Mr. MacGrath is a delightful story teller. He has invention, fancy, a graceful touch and fine constructive skill. He has given us in "The Goose Girl" a light and breexy romance full of surprises and mysteries and charm. Chicago Inter-Ocean. Centrally Located Modern Imperial Hotel Headquarters "There's a Reason" Seventh and Washington Phil. Metachan & Sons, Props. v Long Distance Phone Rates $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 Ih Every Room. THE PORTLAND PORTLAND, OR. ETTBVOFKAir PLAN MODERN REST AURA NT co osra Fhoteloregon ! I CORNER SEVENTH AND STARK STREETS J Portland's New and Modern Hotel. 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