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THE MORNING OREGONIAN. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1913. f r r it t v 9 it W v V a 41 v i t BUI E SS MEN WAR NCOMPETENTS Aim Is to Elect Able Candi dates Only Big Men Are Urged to Run. APPEAL GOES TO VOTERS C. W. Hodson Donbts Ability of Any Entered Tp to Yesterday to Han dle any Other $3000 Job. Fight Is on Office-Scekers. Con t! nud From -First PasO easy matter. It will require that you stand firmly back of the man after be enters the field. No good man wants to go up against such an organization as we know to be active In the city, from the petitions that havebeen filed, unless he can be sure of the backing of all of the citizens who are seeking effective government. A good man doesn't mind being beaten by a good man. but he is not willing to go Into the field gratuitously and run the risk of being beaten by a scrub who has a, solid organization behind him. Co-Operatloa la Requested. "Let the advocates of genuinely good government In Portland then unite In the support of the good men whom they Invite to take the tleld; for It would be a disgrace to Portland if some of the men who have already filed aa can didates should be elected. ' "It la well-nigh Impossible under the present system," declared Dr. .A. A. Morrison, "to persuade a worthy man to present himself in the field against the set of greedy, office-hungry Incompe tents who axe already there. If worthy men are to be brought out there must be an organization of good citizens at once, for the emergency Is pressing and the time is limited. Thousands of peo pie are In the city who do not know how to cast their votes in the field crowded as it Is with candidates of doubtful ability, and there is now no responsible organization to tell them what to do." "The principal thing right now is to get good men into the field," declared C. W. Fulton, "and after the filings have closed. May 12. to concentrate the energy of those who seek good govern ment toward their support." Others Make Addresses. Other speakers were John H. Bur gard. W. T. Foster. J. F. Carroll, K. W. Raymond. Ben Selling- and G. M. Trow bridge. Those present at the meeting were: G. JL McDowell, Phil Metschan. Dr. L. R. Dyott, Dr. A. A. Morrison, J. & Beall. C. W. Fulton, H. Beckwith. Ben Selling. W. P. Olds, F. A. Freeman. C. K. Wright. W. J. Hofmann. F. EL Smith. G. M. Trowbridge, C. C Colt, J. F. Logan, Edgar 3. Piper, Dr. J. F. Beau mont. C W. Hodson, A. M. Churchill. E. L. Thompson. G. E. Hlggins, J. F. Daly, Phil a Bates, C. F. Berg, A. C. Black, W. F. Wiggins. R. W. Raymond. W. T. Foster, A. L. Fish. J. F. Carroll. G. W. Kleiser, J. H. Burgard. A. Feldenhelmer, G. W. Hoyt, J. Fred Larson, John H. Hall. H. D. Ramsdell. F. W. Chausse, A. H. Averill. The ratio of new candidates kept up yesterday, and there is no reason to presume that there will be any let-up until the filing time elapses. May 12 at 5 P. M. The estimate that has been made 175 candidates seems to be none too large. . Thus It will be seen that the ballot. Instead of being shorter under the commission plan, is going to be several times as long. Prominent Men Take No Initiative. . As a matter of fact, there are nearly as many candidates who have filed, combined with those actively engaged in circulating petitions, as were candi dates for the various offices last Sat urday in the primaries under the old plan. Some prominent men. who have been mentioned for Mayor or Commission ers, will not be candidates If they have to circulate their own petitions. B. S. Josselyn, president of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company: Rob ert L. Stevens, former Sheriff; W. N. Gatens, Circuit Judge, and others are included. John Montag, Councilman from the Fifth Ward and prospective United States Marshal, made the posi tive statement last night that he will not be a candidate. Barbar Within Rights. As yet no one has made a move to rake any part of the charter into the courts. City Attorney Grant has filed an opinion to the effect that City Au ditor Barbur was within his rights in not rejecting any of the petitions which were filed after the closing of the polls last Saturday night, but he has not definitely stated his opinion as to the legality of the filing of the petitions at the time. The question as to whether It was within the law for Mr. Barbur to file them, his office not being open at that time for general business. Is the issue. John F. Logan, looked upon as one of the best constitutional law yers in the state, believes that it was illegal. Mr. Logan's contention is that. If it was legal for the City Auditor to file those petitions, he might open the of fice for some sinister purpose any night and thus outwit the public on some very Important measure. In other words, he believes the law requires the filing of petitions in the regular office hours. Melvin G. Wlnstock announced at the Rotary Club yesterday that he had been solicited to run for Commission er by Colonel Bush, of Bull Run. and that he was seriously considering put ting out his petitions today. William R. McGarry announced last night that he would probably make the race for Commissioner and that he had consented to allow his friends to circulate his petition today. Among the men who are considering the race for Commissioner are W. B. Holllngsworth. J. E. Werleln and J. R. Woods, all in the employ of the Port land Railway. Light & Power Com pany, Mr. Werleln being special agent and Mr. Woods purchasing agent. DEFTXITE TICKET IS OPPOSED Move of Business Men Immediately Taken Tp by Citizens. Interest in the movement Inaugur ated at the meeting in the Commercial Club yesterday for Inducement of strong and efficient men to enter the field in the coming election under the commission charter, was Intense and throughout the afternoon following the meeting Its action was a subject of general discussion on the streets and In Business places. Expression of opinion generally, while favorable to any well directed movement which may tend to bring out the best class of citizenship into the field of candidates, almost without exception was opposed to any selection of a definite ticket or any other fea ture that might lay the movement open to the charge of "assembly meth ods." This opinion was voiced by nearly every speaker at the meeting and their expressions found an echo among the opinions of other men at the city. "I am strongly In favor of a con certed movement to encourage the best class of citizenship to enter the field," said John F. Logan, who is a member of the committee of 15 appointed, "but I a" unalterably opposed to putting out a ticket. In the organization of the committee of 100. which Is contem plated. I think that every effort should be used to make its personnel generally representative of every element in the city which is Interested In the better ment of the city's management under the new charter. I shall oppose any thing that smacks of assembly meth ods, however, and shall favor only a broad movement of the citizenship of Portland to Invite the men in whom It has most confidence to stand for the election on the Commission." C V. Cooper, president of the Rotary Club, said last night that a general dis cussion of the proposed movement went on among the members of the club at Its luncheon yesterday and that in the main the Rotary Club men admitted the need of some movement to Induce the more substantial type of men to offer themselves as candidates for the Commission. Personally he declared himself much in favor of the plan thus far outlined bv the meeting of citizens which provided for the appointment of the organization committee of 100. "No movement of this kind, no mat ter how excellent may be its motives, can be successful unless it is brought home to the whole citizenship." says W. F. Woodward. "In the appointment of the committee of 100 we have got to give representation not to the man who has made large material success alone, but tp the citizen who. while his material 'success may not be great, still is recognized as a man of weight and judgment in his community and a man who stands for. good govern ment at all times. If the committee it confined to business and professional men alone. I do not believe that It can succeed in what it seeks, but If it is selected on broad representative basis, I believe that It can accomplish much good." ' "The success of the new system of government depends largely upon the ha flr.t fnrnil of Offl- cers selected under.it." declared W. k.. Coman. "And this manes it an ; more needful that strong and able men be induced to come out as candidates in the coming election. I do not be lieve that any organizations should try to put out a ticket or 'slate.' but believe that an organized movement to encourage the best class of citi zens to stand for election is greatly needed at this time." i ...... n-ont tn e-t the best men to run for office you must go out after them." said Ben oeiung. who are really capable of earning the salary afforded on the Commission find that no incentive to run. for they are busy enough with their own affairs. The 'citizens who are desirous of effec tive government must persuade such men to give up their private pursuits and enter the field for the general good of the city. For that reason an organization designed to Invite the candidacy of such men can do much good in this crisis." n,..i.ni w T lfnnter. of Reed Col lege, urged the necessity of an or ganized movement, not lor mo ou.o purpose of inviting good men to run, .... n,..trr.r tho abilities and records of the men already in the field and through publicity educating the voters at large ror me coming eieciiun. Mi. iij.mma . t thit nresent time." he said, "seems to be either to vote . . OT.r. nnl to vnta at ivr 'Hi-i vii i a...... ... -- all. If the proposed committee does not bring out a good class of men to stand for the good of the city. It can at least investigate the records of each one now In the field and ascertain the relative efficiency of each. It may be possible that from the field already at hand a good commission can be ..i..ia hut th nrlncinal need rlirht now is some responsible organization to ascertain jul wuilv wuumuua actually are in the campaign." SLAVERY CHARGE DENIED FIMFIXO COMMISSION" ENTERS FORHAIi PROTEST. Quezon Declares Worcester's Con duct Is Evidence Whole Body Should Be Removed. washixotos. May 6 "The conduct Worcester Is a new evi dence that prompt action should be taken to relieve every one of the mem bers of the Philippine Commission, from the Governor-General down," wrote Manuel Quezon, Resident Com- t I f . V. Dhlllnnlnu. In A. XirO- test filed today with Secretary Garri son, against Mr. Worcester's statement that slavery exists in the islands. Res ident Commissioner Farnshaw, of the Philippines. Joined in the statement. Mr. Quezon's letter says that if sla- . i in .Ha ih(llnnins. the ,CI J CAinm in 1 ' i ' Philippine Commission alone is respon- - : ... . . siDie lor tne .aca oi proper ic6""". "to ounish this inhuman, savage crime." and adds: "Not until recently has this question of slavery been brought up and alone for the purpose of telling the Ameri can people that the Philippine Assem- V.I.. ..nMaanttnir th (J naPi t V Of the" Filipino, for self-government, is a failure. Governor Forbes also gave . i, . V. .- . Mat out a statement similar w mk " Worcester. t - v. v. ... nnt a at matter of policy the members of the Commission a. 1 J 1 1 .4 Gan.atarV W'nrr.ti- I1UUIU a"3 iCHWTCTa, - . . j ter has done enough not only in this case, but in previous ones, m mern the loss of prlvlllge of being one of at.. - -J I .-.., . an A 1a.art-ln.torn of a people whom he finds pleasure in slandering." RAILWAY FILES TRUST DEED Colombia & Xehnlem Company Se cure $873,000 Bond Issue. ASTORIA, Or., May 6. (Special.) A trust deed given by the Columbia & Xehalem River Railroad to the Central Trust Company, of Illinois, to secure 1875.000 In 11-year 6 per cent bonds, was filed for record In the County Clerk's office today. The bonds are Issued to raise funds for the construction of a railroad lead ing from a point on the Columbia River near Woods Landing to the Ne halem River, a distance of 31 miles. and this road must be completed on or before July, 1914. A short time ago. the Kerry Timber Company, of which the railroad com pany is an adjunct, gave a mortgage to the same trust company in the sum of $800,000 to raise funds for the con struction of saw mills and the develop ment of its timber interests, compris ing about 2,000,000,000 feet in this county. Snnnyside Teachers to Meet, The Sunnyslde Parent-Teachers' Cir cle will meet today at 3 o'clock at the Sunnyslde school. Mrs. Lucia F. Add! ton will speak on the subject, "Laws for Women." Election of officers will be held, and a full attendance is desired. SENSATION SPRUNG AT PHONE INQUIRY Ex-Operators Tel! How Calls Were Made to Disadvan tage of Independents. BUSINESS MEN TAKE STAND Pacific States Company Is Accused of Unwarranted Discrimination Against Xorthwestern at In vestigation In Seattle. SEATTLE. Wash, May S. (Special.) Sensational testimony showing dis crimination against the Northwestern Long Distance Telephone Company, of Portland, and failure to abide by the order of the Washington Public Service Commission, was given against the Pa cific States Telephone Company by Mrs. Oscar Peterson, formerly Gertrude Thomas, a long distance telephone op erator, before the State Public Service Commission, meeting at the Chamber of Commerce here today. The Commission had ordered the Pa cific Company to maintain a long-distance switchboard of the Northwestern Company at the latter's expense and connect with it all calls from Seattle subscribers for service with this con cern. Mrs. Peterson was an operator on the exchange through which calls came. She told how the calls of subscribers to the former Independent Telephone Company, absorbed by the Bell trust for connection with the Northwestern Company, were delayed and often never answered, and how, whenever possible, these calls were diverted to the Pa cific States long distance lines. Score of Witnesses Examined. Ex-Governor Jay Bowerman, of Ore gon and John B. Coffey, receiver, di the nresentatlon of the evi dence for the Northwestern Long Dis tance Telephone company, more uiu a score of witnesses were examined today. Prominent officials of both companies were present, the Pacific Company be ing represented by Attorney O. D. Rupp. W. J. Phillips, division superin tendent of Portland, and H. T. Parkin son, division traffic superintendent of Portland. Former telephone operators and busi ness men of Seattle were placed on the stand, most of the testimony given tending to show that subscribers had demanded Independent service from the operator but "received Sunset service. Samuel HIH Testified. Among the prominent witnesses called was Samuel Hill, president of the Home Telephone Company, of Portland, who testified to having in structed his employes at his Seattle home to use only the Independent serv ice. When he was out of town on dif ferent occasions, he said, that he had received messages over the ' Pacific lines and when he arrived in Seattle was told by his employes that they had demanded either Northwestern or In dependent service. ip n Laririn mRnaMr of the Tele phone Electric Equipment Company, told the Commission oi several in stances in which calls that he had put in . taiir n l R. Middleton. manager of the Home Telephone Company, of Portland, nad gone over inn rcun. line instead as requested over the wires of the complainant company. His stenographer. J. Enid Will, substanti ated his testimony and Mr. Middleton testified later that the calls put in by Larkln were received by him over the Pacific lines. Ex-Operator on Stand. Mrs. Hattle Severance, who, before her marriage, was an operator for the Northern Pacific at Tacoma, testified that several calls which she had made were diverted and later a representa tive called on her, who told her that the two companies had consolidated, so that there was no reason for her to say that she wanted Independent service. Mark Moran, manager of the Si monds Manufacturing Compally, told the Commission that he had attempted to use the Northwestern service, but that he could not get any Bervlce or connection from the Pacific operator and finally had to quit disgusted. Similar testimony was given by T. A. Fransioll. A. L. Deputy, local man ager of Fry & Co.: John M. Booth, A. SPECIAL REDUCTION SALE ON Blue Serges All the pure dye, all-wool Blue Serges known to the weaver's art, all shades, all weights, spe cially priced from ' $25 Upwards "We're going to make the at tractive prices reduce our im mense stock of Blue Serges quickly. Satisfaction guaran teed in all cases. Garments to order in a day if required. Full Dress and Tuxedo Suits a Specialty WM. JERREMS SONS Tailor for Young Men 108 Third St. H. Hankerson, Henry E. Seidell, Jr., Miss Douglass, an operator for the Pa cific Coast Condensed Milk Company. KNITTERS FEAR TARIFF COXSTJMER DECLARED TO BE GETTIXG CHEAP HOSIERY. Speaker Says Underwood Bill Would Be Defeated If Submitted to Popular Votes PHILADELPHIA. May . The Un ja.ni.iui toi-iir hill, the minimum wage and other legislation aimed to Improve working conditions were criticised by speakers at the ninth annual conven tion or the .National asstohuuu Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers which opened here today. Charles E. Lelppe, president of the association, declared that "the policy of the present Administration on the tariff question will injure the Amer ican knitter and his employes and will benefit only the foreign manufacturer and a few importers." The American consumer, he said, would not be benefited by Internal com. petition. He said the consumer was buying better values In hosiery at less money than consumers in any part of the world. He added: "Tho National tariff laws, however, are not the only troubles the knitting industries seem to have at this time. Each Individual state seems to be vie ing with its neighbor to see which can naam tVlak TT1 II wt nrnfFrRRi W UD-tO-thO- second laws. These progressive law- j i - i .-. i makers are egge-j uu uy il vm. secretaries of women's clubs and wel fare associations, who are well mean ing, but who have no personal expe rience with these matters." Charles Vesin, of New York City, ob jected to the minimum wage law for women and declared that If the Under wood tariff bill were submitted to pop ular vote it would be defeated. City Chooses Business Manager. ' CLARINDA. Iowa, May 6. The first business manager for a city In Iowa was engaged today by Clarinda. T. A. Wilson was chosen to the office, combining on the duties of a business agent with that of a' city clerk, at a Balary of $1,500 a year.- Citizens be lieve the innovation will be an eco nomical one. Clarinda has a popula tion of about 4,000. Chinese Factions Fraternize. PEKING, May 6. The American charge d'affaires, Edward T. Williams, entertained tonight 400 Chinese and Americans in connection with the recognition by the American Govern iv,oi, nf the 'Chinese republic. The Chinese in attendance included , the leaders of the rival factions, wno ira ternized freely. Tacoma. May 6. Departed British steam. er uoveric. iur i uiwi. t.."-. " - bian. for Honolulu; barkentine James Kent. ror MUKineo. Just the right lines to the lapel, just the right shape to the collar, the back, shoulders, waist length exactly in correct stylethat's what we offer you, young men, in Hart Schaffner & Marx Fine Clothes for Men $18, $20, $25, $30, $35, $40 Great values at $25 Reliable Furnishings Your wants will be taken care of here with a most complete line of standard makes in Shirts, Neckwear, Underwear, Hose, Gloves, etc. Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co. The Men's Shop for Quality and Service Northwest Corner Third and Morrison Copyright Rut tchmAicr Sc Mm Multnomah Hats Without an equal. dJQ Straw or Felt, at t&O Panamas, the Best, at $5 to S7.50 TREATY IS QUOTED Japan Resents Being Placed in Inferior Position. PLAN OF ACTION DEFINED Tokio's Mayor Says Right of Natur alization and New Treaty as to Iand Ownership Will Solve . Whole Question. SAN FRANCISCO, May 6. Tho Toklo correspondent of - the Japanese New World, of this city, cabled the paper today that the protest of tho Japanese government against the alien land law in California would be based on the contention that by its terms the Japanese- were placed in a position In ferior ' to that granted to citizens of European nations In California and that the spirit of the "most favored nation" clause of the Japanese treaty with the United States therefore was violated, even though no stipulation of the treaty specifically covered the point at Issue. The message adds that there Is still a. strong feeling in Japan that the difficulty can be solved by negotia tions between the two governments. Baron Sakatani. Mayor of Tokio. is quoted as having said in an interview: The right of naturalization and a new treaty with the United States spe cifically relating to land ownership will solve the whole question." Toklo advices to the Japanese Amer ican tonight reported that the Japanese government had announced .that a means toward a satisfactory solution of the California problem still remained and urged that the people await the issue of negotiations with calmness. The means referred to are not de scribed In the message. Baker to Own Light Plant. v BAKER, Or., May 6. (Special.) Baker took the first definite step to ward a municipal electric light plant today when the City Commissioners in structed Mayor Palmer to employ a competent engineer to estimate the cost of installation of a complete sys tem large enough to furnish the city with lights. The officials promise that the work will be pushed to completion. The voters decided in favor of a mu nicipal plant two years ago, but the matter has been delayed because of the condition of the water system, from which the municipal plant is to get its power. Los Ansel", May 6. Arrived Portland, from Portland; oovernor. from punet bounrt: Mayfalr, from Wlllapa; Falcon, from Ever ett. Sailed Yosemlus, for Portland: Cen tralla, for Grava Harbor; Ethel .ane, for Orays Hnrrnr. .....aaa. AH Tangled Up? Bilious? Headachy? Nervous? Sleepless? When one feels "off color" it's a good idea to look for the cause. There is always a cause And usually it is found in wrong living. Coffee drinking affects many unpleas antly, because the coffee drug, caffeine, (about 2Y2 grains to the cupful) is a poison, and causes heart disturbance, indigestion and many other ills. Coffee drinkers who are "out of tune" can get back to steady health and comfort by quitting coffee and using Instant Fostom This wholesome, pure food-drink provides a rich, delicious table beverage much resembling high-grade Java coffee in flavour, but made from prime North ern wheat and the juice of Southern sugar-cane, it is nourishing and absolutely free from the coffee drug, caffeine, or any other harmful ingredient. s Postum now comes in two forms. The original Postum requiring 15 to 20 min utes boiling sold at 15c and 25c the package. Instant Postum is a quickly soluble powder; all the insoluble parts having been removed. A level teaspoonful in a cup of hot water, with sugar and cream to taste, make a delightful cup "quick as a wink" 45 to.50-cup tins, 30c; 90 to 100-cup tins, 50c. "There's a reason " for POSTUM Sold by Grocers Everywhere $3.50 ROUND TRIP TO- CORVALLIS TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY GOOD RETURNING UNTIL MONDAY, INCLUSIVE FOR MILITARY DAY, O. A. C. FRIDAY, MAY 9 Grand review and parades, U. S. Army inspection of cadets, attack and defense of city, regimental band concerts, baseball, O. A. C. v. U. of W. SIX DAILY TRAINS EACH WAY BETWEEN PORTLAND AND CORVALLIS OREGON ELECTRIC RY. PORTLAND TO CORVALLIS. Local. Limited. Local. Local. Lv. Portland .. 6:30 AM 8:4(TAM 11:00 AM Ar. Corvallls .,10:07 AM 11:40 AM 2:30 PM 2:25 PM 6:00 PM Limited "Owl." 5:00 PM 12:05 AM 7:55 PM 8:10 AM CORVALLIS TO PORTLAND. Local. Limited. Local. Limited. Local. Local. Lv. Corvallls .. 6:30AM 8:30 AM 12:17 PM 2:30 PM 4:16PM 7:16PM Ar. Portland .10:00 AM 11:35AM 4:00PM 6:35PM 7:55 PM 11:00 PM On "Owl" chance at Albany. Portland time shown Is at Jefferson-st. Station, leaving; time at North Bank Station twenty minutes earlier. Tickets and details at offices. CITY TICKET OFFICES. Fifth and Stark ts. Tenth and Stark sts, Tenth and Morrison sts. PASSENGER STATIONS. Eleventh and Hoyt sts. Front and Jefferson sts. SEE OUR BIG WINDOW DISPLAY ' Saturday, May 10, is Hotpoint Day!!! On this one day only we shall sell the $4.00 CdeiytE3 $2.00 See the big double-page announcement "in this week's Saturday, Evening Post. Buy this splendid electrical appli ance a combined toaster and stove, at exactly half price. The supply is limited, so Phone Your Order NOW, for Delivery Saturday, to SIXTH STMPINE "Hotpoint" Factory Distributers for Portland The rougher whiskey tastes-the stronger it is. The stronger it is-the more harm it will do. But then-you don't have to drink it rough, strong or high-proof. There's Cyrus Noble, pure, old and palatable bottled at drinking strength. Costs no more than any other -whiskey. W. J. Van Scftuyver & Co., General Agents, Portland