TIIE MORNING OREGONIAN. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1915. 11 COS IS BARRIER TO T SPECIAL ELECTION No One Likes to Take Initiative but Many Would Be Glad to See Some Laws Referred. PROHIBITION NOT IN DANGER Disliked JIcuMircs Include Change in Juvenile Court, Xcw Buildings for University nd Xormal and Highway Engineership. Tosibilitie that a special election will be held next Fall to consider some of the measures parsed by the recent Legislature seem to be Increasing. It istpparent that various prcups of interested persons are planning to in voke the referendum against several of the bills that the lawmakers passed. But no one wants to take the responsi bility of putting the taxpayers of the Kfate to the exnense of $100,000. which would be the price of a special election. Amom the measure prominently con sidered as subject for the referendum m m the Juven lie Court bill and the hiirhwav ensrineer bill. ' But It is certain that if the refer endum is called into use for either of these measures or for any other meas ure, various other bills will be referred n the neonle on the same ballot. The one thinrc that is now standing in the way of definite plans for an election is the cost. Those who would rll the election fear that the cost it1 self would Jeopardize the chances of making the referendum successful. It Is pointed out that the taxpayers mlgrht be inclined to vote in support 01 any measure to which the referendum is applied for the purpose of expressing their disapproval of the cost that the referendum proceedings would entail. Women Reported Displeases!. Many women's organization in Port land have been displeased with the ac tion of the Legislature that will take the Juvenile Court work away from Judtre Gatens and give it to J u dire Cleeton. They carried their protests before the Legislature at Salem but without avail. They are not ready to out the state to the exnense of an elec tion for the purpose of considering this one measure alone, but they doubtless would gladly accept the opportunity of placing this bill on the ballot along with any others. It is said that the Oregon Civic League may discuss the advisability of a referendum election at its weekly meeting at the Multnomah Hotel today at 12 6 clock. Various good roads enthusiasts whs think the state should maintain a sepa. rate department for highway construe tion purposes are dissatisfied with th bill that will make the State Highway Kngineer a subordinate of the State . Engineer. They might refer that meas ure. too. if an election were held. Some would like to refer the bills that appropriated J50.000 for new buildings for the medical department of the State University and a similar 'rum for new buildings at the State Normal School. But these measures went through the Legislature with emergency clauses attached and are beyond reaoh of the referendum. Other appropriation bills are protected slnv llarly JirkMi Support Protested. Another measure that might be out on the ballot along; with the others is that empowering the State Highway Commission to spend '"not to eneeed 10 per cent of the state highway funds on the Pacific Highway in Jackson County. This measure was introduced and supported by the Jackson County delegation, who pointed out that Jack son County has expended large sums of money on the Pacific Highway and that the state should show its good faith and encourage those counties that have been taking the lead in thl di rection. The Legislature evidently supported this contention for there was little active opposition. But since then various other parts of the state have been uttering mild notes of protest. There is little present possibility of Invoking the referendum on the pro hibition bill. All the "dry" forces are lined up solidly behind the measure. Some of them at first objected that the bill was not radical enough, but they peem convinced now that it is a "good Mart" and are willing to support it. The liquor interests declare that they will show their good faith by letting the bill stand as it is and not seek to refer it. It will be necessary in the event that the referendum is applied to have the petitions on file with the Secretary of State within 90 days after the bills were signed by the Governor which would make the final limit about Jtay 21. The Legislature passed a bill that will make a special referendum election possible on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Salem, are registered at the Seward. Thomas FL Shanaday, of North Bend, is at the Carlton. " Professor Joseph Schafer, of Eugene, Is at the Imperial. Harry McKinley, of Wallace, Idaho, is at the Imperial. Mr. and Mrs. E. England, of Canby. are at the Perkins. F. V. Sumner, of Everett, is regis tered at the Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Muller. of Kelso, an at the Nortonia. 1 rank Fox. of Tillamook, is regis tered at the Nortonia. C. R. Bell, of Castle Rock, is regis tered at the Perkins. Henry Newman, of Astoria, is reg istered at the Seward. L. J. Vaughn, of Marshfleld, la reg istered at the Imperial. O. H. Holmes and family, of Clats- kanle, are at the Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Weir, of San Diego, is at the Cornelius. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Elford, of Seat tle, are at the Multnomah. ROAD BOND PETITION IS SIGNED BY 2504 Special Election for Issue of $1,250,000 Assured, but Campaign Will Continue. JEWISH NATIONALIST TO LEC TIRE IX PORTLAND, ft -ir ,.,-- v TRADE OPPORTUNITY NOTED AV. C. Downs, Commercial Attache at Melbourne, Sees Portland Product. W. C. Downs, commercial attache in the United States Consular service, sta tioned at Melbourne. Australia, is in Portland on his way to his new station. Yesterday, under the guidance of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, he was Introduced to various manufacturers and shippers of the city, and he is studying the commercial conditions here with relation to possible Austra lian market developments. He was en tertained at an informal luncheon of the leading lumbermen of the city at the Commercial Club at noon yesterday. Another meeting will be held at a luncheon at noon at the club today, at which Mr. Downs will meet other prominent commercial men. PERS0NALMENTI0N. WW. Pierce, of Carson City, is at the Oregon. J. V. Shank, of Albany, is at the Carlton. J. H. Lauterman, of Salem, is at the Seward. G. W. Moore, of Berkeley, is at the icv.nl. ?. R. Hebate.' of Spokane, is at the vriperlal. S. A. Marks, of Stockton, is at the Cornelius. W. A. Wilkes, of Toronto, is at the Cornelius Frank Loughary, of Monmouth, ia at the Perkins. J. H. Dunlop, of Cascade Locks, is at the Oregon. J. I-". T. Galloway, of Eugene, is at the Cornelius. - J. H. Carpenter, of Los Angeles, is at the Oregon. F. IX. Parks, of Seattle, is registered at the Nortonia. It- W. Oakes. of Caldwell, Idaho, ia at the Multnomah. Mrs. T. B. Kay and daughter, of " tr-cvV g:-;"rr3 Louis Michel. Louis Michel, Jewish national ist, defender of the policies of Germany in the present war and upholder of Jewish nationalism, arrived in Portland yesterday from Tacoma and Chehalis, where he has been lecturing and will arrange as soon as possible, for an appearance in Portland. Mr. Michel is a native of Germany, but has lived in America for 30 years. His home is now in Wen atchee. Wash., whither he came from Baltimore. Mr. Michel says he is the foun der of 'a new "natural school of oratory.-' that will do away with all of the standard artifices of rhetoric and oratory and make it possible for all. to express them selves directly and naturally. In his discussions of the pres ent war he predicts that Ger many will be victorious within three months, and that as a re sult of this the way back to Pal estine will be opened for the Jewish nation. WOMEN ARDENT ADVOCATES Figures Compiled to Show Surfacing Would Tteduce Hard-Cost Dr. IT. V. Welty, of Dubois, Wyo., Is registered at the Carlton. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Corbaley, of Spo kane, are at the Multnomah. J. F. McN'aught. of llermiston, is registered at the Multnomah. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Connley, of Ce der Falls, are at the Nortonia. SHRINERS' TRAINS COMING Chicago 'Temple Delegation, to Fill 50 Pnllman Cars. That Chicago Shriners will come to Portland from Seattle, this year's con vention city, in sufficient force to All 50 Pullman sleeping cars on July 15 was the advice received yesterday in a telegram to William MCMurray, gen eral passenger agent of the O.-W. R. & N. Co. The delegation constitutes the rep resentatives of Medinah Temple, one of the biggest organizations of Shriners in the country. special trains win move the Chicago party. Many otner delegations of Shriners will come this wav before and following the conven- I tion period in Seattle and the railroad officials are constantly being advised of them. The Chicago delegation, How ever, is the biggest yet to report. H. B. Taft Challenges Walkers. Having heard that IL "Red" Buttner and Tom Wright, of Portland, were go ng to walk to ban Francisco, t. fc.. Taft. of 212 Morrison street, is out with challenge to the two men. me party expected to leave here next Wednesday morning, but now that Taft is desirous of making the Journey by loot otner arrangements may be made. f Maintenance More Than Fixed Interest Charges. A special election to consider the question of $1,250,000 in bonds for hard surfacing the main traveled highways in Multnomah County now is assured The campaign committee last night filed with the County Clerk additional petitions which brought the aggregate number of signatures up to 2504 pre cisely four signatures more than tne legal requirement. But the voters continue io pour headquarters in the Teon building and lrn the petitions. It is probable that fully 5000 names will be on the lists by tomorrow night. . More than 100 petitions now are being circulated in various parts or tne county. It is estimated tnat an average of 40 names will De returned on eatu on It is aimed to continue ihb cam paign for several days more ror tne purpose of procuring the maximum number of signatures and impressing ttnn ih nonntv officials the prevailing sentiment of tne people in iavor ui improvements. Estimate Are Completed. Rnarimiuter Yeon and his engineers yesterday completed an estimate of the apportionment of the funds accruing from the proposed bond issue. Their figures are as follows: Base Line road, from tne ieny darv line of the City of Portland to ma west line of county road No. 533. $152,266. Sandy road from the eaaieny oounaary line of the City of Portland to its inter section with the Columbia Klver rtignway (said Intersection being on a nonnweneru projection of the center line of the upper bridge over the Sandy River). $121,925. Columbia Kiver Highway from its inter section with the Sandy road (said Intersec tion being on a northwesterly projection of the center line of the upper bridge over tn Sandy Biver) to the Hood River-lfultnomah County line, 1468,007. Powell Valley road from the easterly boundary line of the City of Portland to a point in the west line of Jane Powell do nation land claim, 12S.35. Foster Road from the easterly boundary line oi the City of Portland to the Multnomah-Clackamas County line, $76,303. Canyon road from the westerly boundary line of the City of Portland, to the Multnomah-Washington County line, $o8,3o0. Capitol Highway from the westerly boun dary line of the City of Portland to the Multnomah-Washington County line. $95,814 St. Helens road from the west line of Twenty-ninth street In the City of Portland to a point 720 feet northwesterly from the north line of blocks 13 and 14 in th. City of Linnton, $67,400. Total, $1,250,000. These estimates are based on hard surfacing approximately 70 miles of road. The present annual maintenance cost of these roads is $1000 a mile. The annual interest charge on l,-0,-000 in bonds at 5 per cent will be $62, 600. It is pointed out that the taxpayers thus will save $7500 annually if they vote for the bonds. A large number of women appeared at headquarters yesterday and eagerly signed the petitions. Efforts will be made to procure other women s signa tures today. A moving-picture show will be pro vided for the good roads patrons on Alder street, opposite the campaign headquarters in the Yeon building, to night. Scenes from the Columbia High way in Multnomah County and from other roads in this vicinity will be shown. J. E. Werlein will explain the pictures as they are placed on tne screen. The petitions will be open all the while and the people will be in vited to go in and sign them. Faith in Mr. Yeon Saown. Illustrative of the confidence that manv neoDle have in Roadmaster Teon is the action of typical voters who ap pear at the petition tables every day. "Is this the plan that Mr. Yeon pro poses? ' tney win Yes. tney are ioiu. Well, then. I want to sign up. If he is back of it it s au rignt. tv, fun of manv people that cer tain paving contractors are interested in the proposed bond issue also have been set at rest many times within the last few days. It has been pointea ui repeatedly that the bids for the road work will be based on open specifica tions and that no particular kind of paving will have an advantage over any other kind. While the petitions authorize the County Commissioners to pay 5 per cent interest on the bonds. It is believed that under prevailing financial conditions the bonds can be marketed at par for 4H per cent. It is possible that a premium may be procured, in which event a little more than the required $1,250,000 will be available. WORK OF PEOPLE RULES NEW CHAMBER, IS VIEW Frank C. Riggs Says Big Feature of Reorganization Plan Is Emphasis Placed on Fersonal Service for Which No Money Can Compensate. TALKS ON CONSOUDATION. NO. IS. fg" NIS ot the big features or tne re- organiauuii piano mi iu wiir mercial bodies in the New Chamber of Commerce is the arrange ment by which the fact is emphasized thafthe work of this organization is the work of the people, and not of some outsidaJjody or machine in which they have no special interest a ma chine which it is tnelr province to feed with the needed cash, their duty ter minating with the feeding process," said Frank C. Riggs, in speaking or the plans of the consolidated commer cial organization. 'Emphasis is put upon tne personal service feature of organization woric. While an adequate financial support is essential for the prosecution of any large work for the community, no amount of money will compensate ror the lack of personal service. The work of the individual and the personal in terest in the projects in hand is abso lutely essential to the successful prose cution of a public service of this kind. "One of the important things which has had to dowith the meager returns often secured through community serv ice organizations, we who have been in the thick of this work now see, has been the lack of direct individual inter est and the failure of those who should do so to give something in the way of personal service in the community work. 'This community work has come to be a big business, in which the best brains of the city may well be enlisted ith benefit to the community and without loss to themselves. Some of them are in it; but more are needed. The problems which we are constantly having put up. tq u are, many of tbeni r : "if Frank C. Rlggs so stupendous as to command the at tention and active consideration of the brightest and most efficient business and professional men of the community. "There is work of a high order to be done, and the call for the personal serv ice of the patriotic citizens to unite in furthering this work was never more insistent than now. The call is to the highest form of service the service of one to his fellow men." By Special Request Free Biir bank Lecture Will Be Repeated Today at 2 P. M. in Public Library llall Beautiful Nature-Color Illustrations of the Wonderful Plant Creations of Luther Burbank Candy Day Tea Room 4th Floor P 1 e a 8 ant surround ings, unexcelled cui sine, prompt, efficient service, reason able prices. P o r 1 1 a n d's popular dining place. Olds,Woriman & King Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods Pacific Phone Marshall 4800 Home Phone A 6231 Double St amps Today Today at the Bargain Circle, First Floor, de licious, who le some Sweets of all kinds at special reduced prices. Treat the home folks to a box of candy. With All Cash Purchases Made in Shoe Depart ment on the Main Floor 1 UOWMiX 1 ?7 i ztm. Women's $5.00 Shoes $3.98 Latest Novelty Styles In Shoe Department, First Floor New shipment just received of women's novelty Spring Footwear. Smart new models in military lace and button effects in patent leather with tan, putty and gray cloth toppings and latest round toes. Very dressy with the new Spring Suits nd gowns. Great many different styles to select from. Standard $5 fl O QO Shoes at low price for this special sale, pair J Women's $6.00 Shoes at $3.85 Menfs $5.00 Shoes at $3.85 Main Floor Women's high grade Shoes in tan and black 4rrtjLltrn leathers patent dul1 calf, 5" KfaTxIr 3 satins, cravenette, suede, etc. OI1UWU 111 ttll Obic iiccjo toes. Footwear made to sell for $5 and $8 CJQ QCZ on sale, pair, at PJ0J Main Floor Men's Tan Eng lish with rubber sole, kanga roo, vici kid, box calf, velours and black Russia calf. All Goodyear welt and best se lected stock. Complete line of sizes. Standard t" tJ CZ $5 Shoes, pair I MP Children's Spring Coats $4.98 to $16 Smart Styles for Girls 6 to 14 Years of Age Department Second Floor Today we feature a special display of New Spring Coats for flhilrlrfin the smartest, cleverest styles shown in Portland! Every mother will be in cfQ,i ,-r, v,ia flvViihitinn fnr the stvles are uncommonly attractive. Beautiful new lli t-0 lstU. All Wll-J VA111W1 VM.J.M.y .vm. " . . - , . . Coats in novelty belted effects; others in loose box back model3 and a number of hand some styles in the becoming Empire effects. Every garment perfectly tailored and superbly finished. Mothers who have girls of intermediate ages will find many pleasing styles. Come to the store today and see these handsome new Coats we are showing today. The prices range from $4.98 to $16 New Arrivals in Spring Suits for Girls of Intermediate Ages Men's Spring Suits $15 to $25 ':(- .JSmh Leg; Young Men's Suits $10 to $20 Men's Store, Main Floor You want' something besides stye in your Spring Suit! You want quality fabrics that will wear and give entire satisfaction. Before you decide on the new Suit, step in and let us show you the handsome new models we have gathered for your inspec tion. Famous makes correct in style, fabric and finish. All sizes. Stylish New Patch Pocket Suits for Young Fellows $10.00 to $20.00 Men's Spring Suits in Many Models at $15.00, $20.00 anT2..00 Sale of Men's Shirts at 95c $5 to $6 Bath Robes $3.95 Main Floor 2000 men's high grade Shirts at a very low price for today's selling. Soft or stiff cuffs. Made from fine quality Madras, percales or soisette. Beau tiful new patterns and colors and all sizes. Your choice QfijTf nf tViin rrat. lot HOW at if J Main Floor Only a limited num ber of these Bath Robes, so prompt action is necessary if you would share in this bargain. Made from genuine Terry Cloth the sideal robe fabric. Grades selling here tofore at $5.00 and CQ Ckt $6.00 now on sale at pu Special Showing of Men's Pajamas just received, $1.00 and $1..0 Men's Outing Flannel Pajamas and Gowns Priced at $1.00 and $t..0 AGAIN Men's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs at three for only 25 Boys' $6.50 Norfolks at $4.95 $12.50 Oliver Twist Suits $4.95 Main Floor Boys' Norfolk Suits with 2 pairs pants. This is our famous "OWK Special." Pants full lined with double - taped seams', snown in attractive new patterns and colors. G?A Q CZ Boys' $6.50 Suits p' Main Floor Window models of children's beautiful silk Oliver Twist Suits only 25 of them to be sold at this price, so come early in the day. Suits which were priced hereto- Q? fore to $12.50. Now P7J Sale Boys' Waists At 39c Center Circle, First Floor Special, purchase of boys' fine Waists un derpriced for today. New tapeless styles in percales, chambrays and black sateen. All sizes, see OQ window. Priced, each Toilet Articles and Drugs Main Floor Join the crowds in th Drug Section today and share in these special bargain offerings: Five bars Ivory and one &g bar of Lurline Soap, today OC Above Soap will not be delivcre'l except with other purchases mu'ie in the Drug Department. Limit, R bars to a customer. Come eurly. 15c Pears' Unscented Soap for 12c 15c 4711 White Rose Soap at 12c $1.00 Imported BocabelLt Castile Soap priced speciul, the bur ti.V 10c Monkey Scouring Soap at 10c Hand or Kitchen Sapolio 7(' 25c Massatla Talc. Powder at 1 1 c 25c Imperial Talc. Powder at 12j 50c Dora Bourjois Powder at ii'.hf 25c Petro, 1-lb. jar, special, 1 0 50c Bay Rum, 6-oz. bottle, at 25c Denver Mud on sale at .15c 60c size :J0 $1.00 Hize at (iOO 25c Pasteurine Tooth Paste 15o 50c Cold Cream in jars now 2N1 25c Kolynos Tooth Paste at lf 50c Pompeian Massage Crm. ;!r 25c Ricksecker's Cold Cream 15 50c Swamp-Root on sale at ,'5il' 10c Fluff's Moquet, for hair, 5c 50c bottle pure Olive Oil at :tS 50c Lavoris vMouth Wash at :Sc 29u Hospital Cotton now at 2 If '50c Sanitary Napkins now at ilTtf 50c Phenolax Wafers now at Jl5o 25c Tooth Brushes now at 15 15c 112-02 Peroxide now only KC 25c Witch Hazel on sale fit 21c 25c Lyon's Tooth Powder tit I5r 25c Corylopsis Talcum now at 12f 10c Old Dutch Cleanser now at Vc 15c Toilet Paper, 1500 sheets, 0 50c Hair Brushes on sale at :$Oc $1.50 Heddon's Toilet Water at $1 10c Falrskin Oatmeal Soap at 7f 50c Fitch's Hair Tonic now ;5o We Give S. & II. Green Trading Stamps Don't Fail to Ask for Thorn. $1.00 Hair Brushes At 50c Main Floor Extra special offer ing! Rubber cushion Hair Bruxhes with solid back and double bristle. Regular $1.00 grade, spc- CTflf cial at low price of only Metal Hot W gteil S Bags. Priced special ' " Demonstration Borden's L ) . - r nan Plaited Milk Stop at the booth in Drug Section and try a glass of this healthful, invigorat ing beverage. Good for old or young. Note the following special prices now in force. R egtdar 50cS ize 40c R egular $1 Size 80c $3.98 Size for $2.98 Mailed : HAS NO IJWL ;: ksnl.is.ihli vJ " . - . .. . i REST IS ASKED FOR AIDES mornings holidays. and even on Sundays and City Attorney LaRoclie says it is for tho good of the service and for the protection of the health of the men that vacations. plvrn orrsfl Mr. Brewster Wants Kxtra Vacation on Pay for Isral Bureau DepuUes. Because of the strenuous work to which deputies in the city's legal bureau are subjected, the City Council is to be asked to pass an ordinance enabling- Commissioner Brewster, who has charge or tne Dureau, lo s men short vacations on iuh pay which to rest up. These vacations, which the ordinance proviaes snan nui aggregate more than 30 days in a year, will be in addition to mo reeuwi Tac tions. . 1 , , It is said that the work of the ,i, tfpns them on hand often times late at night and early the 11 flssMsssMksaftssaWsadsrrnssrrisi ii ONt'K TOR A 1.1. TI-MJi backache no blistered hands no stained clothes no broken turf More fun than fishing. Operated automatically. A child can pull 'em up with the SIMPLEX YEED PULLER i (Pat. U. S. and Canada.) ' The only genuine VFeeder on the market. All oiners meiei - vi u oft or break the tops, leaving the roots to grow two heads where but one grew before. INSIST on the SIMPLEX it pulls 'em up by the roots. They can't come back. 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