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MEN WHO FIGURE PROMINENTLY IN TOMORROWS ELECTIONS IN EASTERN STATES NOTE 10 BRITAIN IS STATES " DRAW NEAR EMPHATIC IN TONE cnur Governors to Be Chosen, Four Members of Con gress to Be Elected. Entire WggJc Invasion of Rights of Inno cent Neutrals in Trade Strongly Protested The World's Greatest Film Favorite fTrsi 3 TO VOTE ON SUFFRAGE HARDSHIPS POINTED OUT ELECTIONS III EIGHT ti R MEoA Politicians Believe Prevailing Trend of Sentiment Will Appear It One Party Appears Gen erally Successful. (Continued FYom First Page) ' construe this to mean that the Ger mans will support the Republican ticket, despite their antipathy to Mr. McCafll. if this impression spreads by election day. It is possible that Gov ernor Walsh may pull through because of resentment at such a stand. The rest of the state ticket ie almost certain to be won by the Republicans, the Legislature because ti Hictrti are arranged favorably to that party nu me otner oinclals because of the usual political complexion of the state. The women are waging a spirited fight for suffrage, but it is not be lieved they can win, although they are expected to make a good showing. MARYIjAXD ISSUE COMPLICATED Democratic Differences Give Hope of Republican Success. BALTIMORE, Oct. 30. (Special.) A hot campaign has just closed. In which all state offices, all members of the lower House of the Legislature and half the Btate Senate are involved. Except the Governorship, it is admitted by competent and impartial observers that the Democrats will win, most likely by fair majorities, the state being norm ally Democratic by from 15,000 to 20, 000. The Governorship result Is compli cated by the fact that the Democratic candidate. State Controller Emerson C. Harrington, was the victor only after a peculiarly bitter primary fight. The Republicans are, therefore, relying for victory largely upon Democratic fac tional differences, as they won the last Gubernatorial election, when the pres ent Incumbent. Governor Goldsborough, was chosen, even while the rest of the state ticket then went Democratic. National issues are largely obscured by state affairs, although the Demo crats are appealing for an indorsement of the National Administration. The probabilities appear to be that Mr. Har rington will win by from 10.000 to 15, 000 over Ovington E. Weller. Republi can, and that the rest of the Democratic state ticket will be elected by some what larger pluralities. The only other candidate is George R. Gorsuch, Prohi bitionist. Several constitutional amendments are to be determined. KENTUCKY HAS FULL TICKET Radically "Dry" Democrats Contrib ute to Factional Fight. LOUISVILLE. Oct. 81. (Special.) The end of a bitter campaign finds the probabilities favoring a Democratic victory, despite a hard factional fight, the defection of one section of the party and the opposition of the more radical "dry" Democrats. The Demi cratic nominee is ex-Representative Stanley, representing the conservative element of the Democratic party. He has taken a stand for local option and against county option and state-wide prohibition. Were it not for the fact that the straight-out Prohibitionists were un successful in both party primaries, the election might decide the wet and dry Issue, admittedly the most acute that confronts the Kentucky electorate. The best informed ante-election prophets figure Stanley to defeat Ed win P. Morrow, Republican, by from 20.000 to 25.000. while the rest of the Democratic ticket will probably win by a somewhat larger plurality. A complete set of state officials, all of the Lower House of the Legisla ture ana nan tne state Senate, are also to be chosen. NEW CONSTITUTION IS UP New York Also to Vote on Suffrage and Minor Candidates. NEW YORK, Oct. 31. (Special.) The question of the adoption or re jection of the new state constitution, drawn by the late constitutional con vention, presided over by Former Sena tor Elihu Root, dwarfs all other Issues in the New York election this year, al though three members of Congress, one to succeed a deceased Democrat, and two to succeed dead Republicans, and several local officials are also to be chosen. In a general -way the Republicans favor the constitution and the Demo crats oppose it, although party lines have not been rigidly drawn, a number of Republican leaders opposing the in strument, while many Democrats of prominence support it, Tammany and the labor Interests are bitter in their opposition to the constitution, but it is believed that it will be adopted by a close vote. In the congressional districts there appears little question that Bertrand H. Snell. Republican, will be chosen to succeed the late Edwin A. Merritt and that Norman S. Gould. Republican Progressive, will be victorious in the district formerly represented by the late Sereno E. Payne, former Republi can House floor leader. The Twenty third district, formerly represented by the late Joseph A. Goulden, Democrat, is doubtful. This district is normally close, with Republican leanings, and it was the scene of a hard Democratic primary fight. Ex-Representative Ben nett is the Republican nominee. He professes confidence in victory; so does Elsworth J. Healy, Democrat. Bennett, it is thought, has slightly the better chance. Woman's -suffrage is also an Issue, and the women profess supreme con fidence. Although several newspaper polls in this city give them a decided advantage, it is not believed that they will carry the state this time. The city appears dsuttful, with the odds against the women because of the op position of the strong political organi zations, while "upstate" there seems little doubt that there will be a heavy vote against them. A complete Assembly of 150 members and eleven Supreme Court judges are also to be elected, and In this city there is a bitter fight for the district attor neyship between District Attorney Per kins, Republican Incumbent, and Judge Swan. Democrat. The result will prob ably be close, with Swan thought to have slightly the better chance. New Jersey to Choose Legislators. TRENTON, Oct. 31. (Special.) There la little interest In the election - v ft :: -v L; CrM . YSi; ' I i Z ' " , , f N 1r- .ii a ACi iu. - lit", x 4 1 1 I I. ' ' 1 i . ' I " " 5 ' ft 3 x I X " .' ; ' - 'V ;' i 1 ii is ? "-O"' ' hh of next Tuesday in New Jersey. The suffrage question being out of the way, there remains only the choosing of a new lower legislative house and six State Senators. The campaign has been exceedingly quiet, as there are no questions of political or state-wide im portance to be determined. PENNSYLVANIA ISSUES LOCAL Suffrage Only Pending of State Wide Importance. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30. (Special.) Elections in Pennsylvania this year are mainly of local interest, except a state-wide fight for suffrage, which is being waged by the women. Apparent, ly they have poor chances of success, although they will probably poll a con siderable vote. Philadelphia's mayoralty election is exciting the greatest interest, the bat tle being between Thomas B. Smith, former postmaster, nominee of the Mc-Nichol-Penrose-Vare combination of organization of Republicans, and George D. Porter, until recently direc tor of public safety under the Blanken burg reform administration now in power, nominee of the "Franklin party," an independent organization which succeeded the old "Washington party." Although the independents profess confidence that Pdrter will win. the odds appear to favor the organization, and a Smith victory seems most likely. The Democrats have a. candidate, B. Gordon Bromley, but no one claims any chance for him. OHIO VOTES ON PROHIBITION Liquor Question Excludes Almost All Others in Public Attention. COLUMBUS, O., Oct. SI. (Special.) The wet and dry question is monopo lizing Interest in Ohio this Fall to the exclusion of almost everything else. There is a hard battle, in which both sides have strained every effort for victory. For the past week William J. Bryan has been touring the state in a special train In the dry interest, and has spoken In 42 counties. Although he made a strong impres sion, it is not believed that the pro hibitionists can overcome the huge adverse majority of more than 80,000 registered against them last year, es pecially as the wets have also imported strong orators and have made an ex ceedingly active publicity campaign. Hard local tights are in progress in Cincinnati and Cleveland, with the probabilities that Puchta. Republican, will be elected Mayor in Cincinnati, and Witt. Democrat, in Cleveland. There are other . local elections, but they are not regarded as significant. There are also other state questions of policy to be decided, the most Im portant being as to the adoption of a Republican Congressional reapportion ment act, which the Democrats are bit terly opposing. Mississippi Will Ratify. VICKSBURO, Miss., Oct. 31. (Spe cial.) The election to be held here next Tuesday is only a form. As usual, the really important contest was de cided in the primaries last Summer, when the Democratic nominees were selected. These will all be elected by the usual heavy majorities. The Demo cratic ticket is headed by Lieutenant Governor Theodore Q. Bilbo, candidate for Governor. BOLD OUTLAW CAPTURED (Continued From First Pare.) train, arrested, had confessed and that S135 was found on him. Deputy Goes for Prisoner. Deputy Sheriff Robert Nelson left to night for Ontario, and will bring the man back tomorrow. Little credence is given to the man's claim that he is Hugh Whitney. The man is said to be about five feet nine inches tall, with square shoulders, dark, complexion, has (1) Judxe Edward Swan. Democrat, Who Wants to succeed District At torney Perkins, in New York City. (3) Samuel XV. McCall, Republican Nominee for Governor of Maaaacfcu aetta. (3 Emerson C. Harrington, Democratic Nominee for Governor of Maryland. 4 George I. Porter, Nominee for Mayor of Philadelphia. (5) William S. Bennett, Republican Nominee for Congress in New York. (Photograph Copyright by American Press Association.) (8) Augustus O. Stanley, Democratic Nominee for Governor of Kentucky. (Photograph Copyright by American Frng Asso ciation). (7) Governor Walsh, of Massachusetts, Democratic Nominee for Re-Klection. prominent Roman nose, and bears two scars on his left cheek. HIGH WHITNEY MUCH WANTED Montana, Idaho and Wyoming Have Murder and Robbery Charges. Hugh Whitney, bank and train rob ber and killer, is wanted in Montana for the holdup and robbery of a sa loonkeeper at Moneida in the Summer of 1911. the killing a few days later of a Short Line Railroad conductor and the later supposed murder of his companion in crime, in order to more surely make his escape from pursuing posses. Wyoming and Idaho also are anxious to locate Whitney, as he is wanted in both states for robbery and murder. He is believed implicated in many holdups in Yellowstone National Park. Following the robbery at Moneida, Whitney and his companion were cap tured by a deputy sheriff and taken aboard a train for transportation to the nearest Jail. Whitney, though handcuffed, managed to distract the attention of his captor long enough to snatch a revolver from the deputy's belt, with which he shot and seriously wounded him, killed the train con ductor who came to the deputy's as sistance and, with his companion, jumped from the train and escaped into the brush. A week's chase by of ficers with bloodhounds failed to find him. The body of a man, shot through the head, was found a few days after the escape from the train, who, from the description given at the time, was supposed to be Whitney's companion in the robbery and subsequent killing. Survey for Railway Completed. SALEM. Or.. Oct. 31. (Special.) Survey of the proposed eight-mile ex tension of the Falls City Lumber Com pany's railroad into the Slletz basin was completed yesterday, it was an nounced by company officials Early construction work on the road is an ticipated here. The new line will tap thousands of acres of heavily timbered land in the Siletz country, most of which is owned by the Cobb-Mitchell interests. Read. The Oregonian'a classified, ads. HYPHEN IS DROPPED New Organization Bars Ger man Agent at Chicago. CARL SCHURZ INSPIRATION Three Hundred Organize After Se ceding From Society of Teutonic Sons, Who Are Declared to Be Too Radical. CHICAGO. Oct. 31. (Special.) American citizens who were born in Germany, or were of German descent, cut out the hyphen today and stood up in North Side Turner hall as Amer icans. There were more than 300 of them at the meeting, which-was preliminary to the organization of the Carl Schurz Co-operative Society. The name Schurz is to convey the Teutonic feature of the society, supplanting the name of the Fatherland. Berlin Agent Stopped at Door. A man who is known here to have Close relations with the srovernment- mt Berlin was stopped at the' door. He was told it was the purpose of tne society to Keep itself above even suspicion that It had anything to do with German agents, and he went away. Efforts to learn the name of this man were blocked at every step. Many of those at the Turner hall meeting were seceders from the Teu tonic Sons of America, an organization which has had several stormy sessions. The Teutonic Sons of America were accused of being too radical too pro German. The seceders said thev wished to em phasize that without sacrificing any of their love for the Fatherland and its institutions they desired first to be recognized as Americans. Munition Sales Censured. Dr. W. Schwlmmer. who presided. censured the manufacture and sale of munitions of war by this country for use of the allies. "We cannot help ' feeling as Dr. Schwlmmer does," said William Reich ert, "although we are Americans first. For instance, I have two brothers In the German army, and I know not what day tuey may be killed by ammunition made and sold in this countrv German spirit showed itself In other ways. The crowd stood while singing -ueutscniana uoer Alles," and "Die wacht Am Itheln." Before adjourning. however, it stood again and sang America. The world's Sunday schoolrs number 297.- S86. wif.i 6.07.5il scholars, exclusive of tne latnouc ennaren. Bell-ans Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Onepackago Droves it 25c at all druggists. ANNOUNCEMENT A CARLOAD OF" BEACTirUL v KNABE PIANOS Including Uprights, Grands and Players, HAVE3 JUST ARRIVED. And Will Be on Display. Beginning Mon- aay. ;ov. i. at tne w arerooms of THE REED-FRE.VCH PIANO MFG. CO Tenth and Stark Sts, TwelTO Points of Protest Outlined. Change in Policy Toward, Im portant Trade of Innocent - Nations Is Demanded. BI JOHN CALIJ1N O'LAUQHLIN. WASHINGTON, Oct 81. (Special.) Couched in more emphatic language than any heretofore employed is the American note to be presented to Great Britain this' week, protesting against violations of American' and maritime rights and demanding that further Interference with our trade shall cease. The United States declares: 1. That its sovereign rights have been invaded by the limitations, risks and liabilities imposed by Great Britain on the ships of neutral powers. 2. That the procedure observed by Great Britain under the various orders in council is illegal. 3. That the British blockade, as de scribed In the orders in, council and applied thereunder, is not binding be cause it is not effective. 4. That the blockade Is Ineffective in that It discriminates between the trade of neutral nations. 5. That the effect of British opera tions is to blockade neutral countries, which, of course, is in violation of in ternational law. 6. That British practice subjects neu tral ships proceeding to neutral ports to the same suspicion of guilt which attaches to neutral ships bound for ports of enemies of Great Britain. Innocent Goods Seised. 7. The British practice results in the seizure of innocent goods exported by Germany through neutral territory to neutral states and exported by neu tral states through neutral territory to Germany. 8. That British practice In interfer ing with trade between neutral coun tries is not only illegal but unfairly conducted. 9. That British practice imposes the burden of proof of Innocence on neutral shippers whereupon the burden of proof of guilt should rest on the cap tor. 10. That the method observed by British cruisers in taking neutral ships into port for visit and search work hardship on the neutral owners and shippers and is not in accordance with the requirements of international law. 11. That the contraband list as ex panded from time to time by Great Britain is arbitrary and in violation of recognised practice. 12. That British Interpretation and application of the doctrine of contin uous voyage is not in accordance with the interpretation and application of the doctrine by the North during the Civil War. The note, in spite of its extreme length 10,000 words has a backbone of vigorous purpose, which will not fail to escape ' the attention of the British government and British people. President llson, having forced Ger many to conform its practice to the principles of international law, is now determined to obtain a like change in policy on the part of Great Britain. He realizes that the relations of the two nations cannot possibly arrive at the dangerous stage reached in those of the United States and Germany, because, in the first place, the matter at issue is one which concerns conditions of life instead of life itself, and in the second there Is in force a treaty not in effect with Germany, which provides for the arbitration of all disputes of a legal or treaty nature. Freedom of Trade Important. Nevertheless the President is aware that freedom of trade is in accordance with recognized practices of tremend ous importance to the welfare of the United States. It was in the light of this knowledge that the draft of the note was prepared by Chandler Ander son, at the time legal adviser to the Department of State, and revised by Secretary Lansing and subsequently by the President himself. Every state ment , made in the communication, therefore. represents the careful thought of the executive branch of the Government, and the Administration is confident that the assertions and de mands made will receive the united support of the American people. Moreover, the language employed is expected to prove to the satisfaction of the German government and peo ple that the United States is playing no favorites and is merely Insisting POSLAM READILY SOOTHES, HEALS AILING SKIN Use Poslam when the complexion Is unduly inflamed. When tormented by itching skin; When pimples, hives, raahes, or like troubles annoy; When the feet are itching, chafed or blistered; When eczema, acne, salt rheum or any itching skin disease affects; Poslam soothes, cools, comforts, re lieves burning, smarting and itching. Works rapidly in restoring the skin to normal and presentable appearance. And if ordinary soaps irritate, try Poslam Soap, medicated with Poslam and superior for daily use on the skin. For samples, send 4c stamps to Emer gency Laboratories, 32 "West 25th St., New Tork City. Sold by all Druggists. Today and Tuesday The Greatest Play in Portland IN THE PALACE of THE KING 6 Acts AH-Star Cast. Also JOE ROBERTS Ban joist A IRA In Her Wild, Free Untram meled Version of CARMEM Never so unapproachably gpreat. Absolutely beyond comparison. A genuine bull fight special music. Thousands turned away. William Fox's supreme masterpiece. that all parties to the great war shall respect American rights. WARSHIP LOSS REITERATED Turks Again Declare They Russian Battleship. Sank BERI.TN. r-t 91 K.. cr ville, N. Y. "A Turkish submarine at- mi:ivt9u a xvussian iieet in tne western part of the Black Sea and torpedoed a hnttlnshln nf Vi & Pant.i.i.... ... .. - Turkish official statement under date ' wciooer m declares, according to an announcement by the Overseas News Agency today. In a Russian oflrifini .nmrr.,1nirt.t issued October 2S. in which an account Was given Of the bnmhurWm.nl f Varna on the Bulgarian Blurlc Km coast by a Russian fleet, it was said that a Russian wireless station had picked up a telegram from station to Constantinople asserting that German submarine attack had resulted in "seriously damaging a Russian bat tleship of the Panteleimon type." The Russian statement declared this report was utterly without foundation, but that a submarine had attacked the fleet while it was bombarding Varna and had been driven oft without the Rus sian's suffering any losses. The Panteleimon, mentioned as the type of battleship attacked, displaced 12,582 tons and has in her main bat tery four 12-inch and IS six-Inch guns. Oregon City Gives $79 to Home. OREGON CITY. Or.. Oct. 81. (Spe cial.) The tag sale conducted yester day for the benefit of the Salvation Army Rescue and Maternity Home brought in 179.67. The money was turned over to Mayor Jones, who is acting as treasurer. Tne Mayor bought the first tag. Mrs. N. M. Alldredge had charge of the sale and was assisted by the Misses Irene Hanny, Grace Spiger. Lillian and Mildred Tschirgi and Louisa Walker. PTTK TTTs IT JTC. LBY With CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG And WILTON LACKAYE Was Praised By All Who Saw It As THE BIGGEST AND MOST PROFOUND SUCCESS Pathe News A World-Beater Comedy. See This Splendid Show TODAY PickforB (Formerly Star Theater) Wash, at Park. s". V 1 if I SEE THIS "WORLD "WONDER Manufacturer, Middleman, Merchant or Professional man you should see the . San Francisco Expositon. Through WESTERN UNION you are always within a few minutes of home and business. " Telegrams, Day Letters, Night Letters, Cablegrams, Money Trarsf erred by wire. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. Main Office Cor. Third and Oak Sts.