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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1907)
24 THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 24, 1VUJ. POT A-SIMMERINC IN CITY POLITICS More r Candidates May Seek the Open Now Legisla ture !s Over. SEVERAL PETITIONS READY Devlin for Mayor, Werlein for Si Treasurer, Miller for Auditor Among Theni George i. Baker Files Petition. Now -that the Legislature has adjourned It Is expected the political pot in Portland will soon be bollinpr. So far only a few of those with political aspirations have 'been bold enougrh to declare themselves. Thomas C. Devlin, City Auditor, is will ing to succeed Dr. Harry Lane as Mayor. His campaign has ibeen booming along for two weeks. George L. Baker wants to be Republican Councilman from the Fourth Ward, and filed his petition yesterday afternoon, and while there are a dozen or more petitions all ready for filing, Mr. Baker holds the record for being first past the wire. Thomas Devlin's petition is ready for .filing. His platform is simple but direct, and platform and petition will be filed some time this week. John B. Werlein Is a candidate for re election as City Treasurer. Mr. Werlein has his petition and platform ready. Be- 'fore the Republican primaries at the last election Mr. Werlein had for an opponent Joseph W. Beveridge, but so far this time no Republican has been mentioned as af ter hla Job. Oscar P. Miller, Deputy Treasurer, has a petition announcing a candidacy for Oty Auditor. Mr. Millers platform has been drawn up and his petition will be .filed early this week. His petition, like those of George Baker, Thomas Devlin and John Werlein, will, as soon as they have been filed, be circulated for signa tures, and from the looks of things all the Republican office-seekers will be out working while their Democratic brothers still sleep. Booming Dr. Andrew C. Smith. There was considerable talk yesterday among the leading Republicans of the .candidacy of Dr. Andrew C. Smith. Dr. Smith . has often been urged by his friends, since he served a term in the State Senate, to come out for Mayor, but he has always refused. Friends who have started a boom for him say he could be elected If he made a fight for the nomi nation before the primaries. That office-seekers are afraid of the pri maries is shown by their reluctance to announce themselves. The first campaign under the direct primary law has con vinced the perennial candidates, and those seeking political glory for that mat ter, that in addition to the doubt of the outcome conducting a campaign for any office runs into big money. Among the wise followers, of the game this is given as a reason for the apparent lack of candidates. The other day a business man who thought he would like to be a candidate for Councilman-at-Large sought out an old campaigner and asked him how much It would cost him. He admit ted that he would be willing to spend S200. but when he was informed that $200 would not be a drop In a bucket, he quickly smothered his ambition to be come a city father. City Polities Will Ucjrln Xoiv. With the closing of the legislature, however, the real politicians will get busy and the talk of the approaching primaries and June election will become more gen eral. Those who have their petitions ready for filing are of opinion that, being first on the field, they will 'be hardest to catch. The limited space allowed the can didates for their platforms on the peti tions Is worrying some of them, but they have done the best they know how with the space allotted them. George Baker wasn't happy until he filed his petition. It is brief and to the point. Here It is: If I am nominated and elected I will dur ing my term of office devote my energy to the Interests of a larger and better Port land, without fear or favor, and aim to make it the metropolis of the Northwest. Words to bo printed after name on bal lot: "Portland's commercial prosperity and al ways for the Interests of the Fourth Ward." Thomas Devlin's platform says: If I am nominated and elected I will dur ing my term of office endeavor to enforce the laws impartially, to encourage legitimate business, to obtain a higher grade of public work and a Just return In service and im provements for the money expended and to secure united effort In making a cleaner, bigger and better city. The pledge to the people which John E. Werlein will tile says: If I am nominated and elected I will dur ing my term of office deposit funds only when security Is given. All earnings on de posit to be returned to treasury. Honest, economical and courteous conduct of office. In the platform adopted by Oscar P. Miller he promises: Faithful discharge of the duties devolv. ing- upon me in strict accordance with th provisions of the charter of the Ctty of Portland. PROTEST AGAINST TREATY J'ortland Japanese Will Send Repre sentations to Ambassador. The little hall of the Japanese Buddhist Church, located at 48 North First street, was crowded to the doors last night with the loyal subjects of the Mikado who had come to protest against some features of the proposed treaty between this country and Japan. The signing of this treaty will be considered next month. Spirited addresses were given by M. Hayakawa. T. Takeshlta, S. Wakabayashi. K. Fukagava and K. Iwasakl, U. Hlratsu being the chairman of the meeting. Mr. Hayakawa began by giving his views on the school question and closed by saying that if the proposed treaty excluding Japanese labor ers is consummated It will be a diplomatic defeat for Japan. Mr. Wakabayashi told of the Japanese Imperial edict on education, which was is sued 17 years ago. Thts provides for the education of every Japanese child. Jap anese children In this country, he said, should not be baned from obtaining a good education. A committee of five was elected to work in harmony with all the Japanese of the Pacific Coast in Informing the Japanese Ambassador at Washington of the condi tions on this slope. These are composed of the following: Dr. J. Kuodo. S. Ban, S. Wakabayashi. K. Asal and M. Haya kawa. They will meet this afternoon and elect seven more members, who will work with them. It is probable that the Jap anese on this Coast will decide to send several delegates to Washington to inter view the Japanese Ambassador and in form him of the wishes of the Japanese here. If this is not done, a telegram ex pressing their views will 'he forwarded. The Japanese say that they cannot now better the Immigration become a law, but that bill, which has I In the matter of I treaty they want the rights of citizen ship and education. They want the way open for the Japanese to come here' from Honolulu and from Japan, and say they have no intention or desire to exclude the Americans from Japan. Leaves His Property to Wife He Deserted. Dylntt Man at fan Pedro, Cat., Re quests Employer to Find Widow, Who Lives Near Troutdale. Or. ACCORDING to a letter received by the postmaster of Troutdale from San Pedro, Cal., money and property await the widow of a man who - died January 10 at this place. George States wrote the letter to the post-, master. The substance of the letter is that a stranger, who had been work ing for States at San Pedro " for four days, was taken suddenly sick and died at the latter's home. On Janu ary 10 one of States' children heard groaning in his room. States went to the room and found his hired hand in a dying condition. The man made this statement: "Please, mister, will you let my wife know that I am dead, and send her my money and the deed to my property. I know I am dying. I left her some years ago, because she could not. help me, as she was paralyzed. She was a good woman. She has one child, a boy. Her father has a small farm a few miles from Troutdale. My son is about 11 years old " The man died without giving any more information, not even his name being learned. States has undertaken to ascertain the whereabouts of his widow so he can carry out the request of the dying man. States says that if he can ascertain her name and ad dress he will tee glad to turn over the man's effects t her. DEATH OF ALESDAIR KEITH Xotc and Exchange Teller of Bank of California Passes Away. Alesdair Keith, whose death last week was a great shock to the many residents of this city who had come to know him well and esteem-. him highLy. came to Portland from San Francisco '.n 1905 to assume the posi tion of note and exchange teller-, in the Bank of California, and was one of the most substantial and trusted em ployes of that Institution. He died at the family home on Gllsan street after an illness of only two weeks, and the funeral was conducted by the Society of St. Andrew, from Holman's, last Sunday afternoon, the interment being made in Riverview. Rev. Ben Ezra Stiles Ely officiated. Mr. Keith was only 29 years of age and was born in Aboyne. Aberdeen shire, Scotland, the son of Dr. A. D. Keith. He came to America in 1900 and the following year was married to Miss Grace Merry, at Auburn. Wash ington, who with a young daughter and an infant son survive him. The immediate cause of the death was tu mor of the brain, and he was stricken so suddenly with this fatal illness that It was not generally known he was in a serious condition before his demise occurred.. Mr. Keith's unusual and beautiful devotion to his young wife and babies and their ideal family life was frequently commented upon by their personal friends and makes his death . particularly pathetic. Mrs. Keith has the deep sympathy of the many staunch friends of her late hus band, who share in her bereavement. The pall-bearers were: W. A. MacRae, A. II. Birrell, John Cran. Alex Rae, Messrs. Comack and Patterson. ELECTRICAND GAS Fixtures ami lreplace Necessities. The M. J. Walsh Company, 311 Stark street. Just received the largest and most up-to-date line of the above that ever reached the Coast. Parties wish ing to equip their homes with up-to-date lighting fixtures, andirons, spark guards, wood and coal basket grates will do well to call at once and make their selection. Salesrooms 311 Stark street, or phone Main 8T9 if you wish a solicitor to call. Announcement- of Grand Kummage Sale. A grand rummage sale will be held March 2 by the ladies' auxiliary of the Congregational Ahavia Sholom, -at one of the new stores in the Swetland building on Fifth and Washington streets, which has been kindly given by Lot Swetland and Rowell Mar tin. All kinds of nr-rchandise has been donated by the leading merchants of the city. The purpose is to raise suffi cient money to pay the Indebtedness of the new temple. Watch for further announcements: All merchandise should be sent to the following num bers: Phones Main 4470. Main 2098 and Main 4712. I The Piano Opportunity j OF YOUR LIFE Is Now Before You PIANOS, INTERIOR-PLAYER-PIANOS, PIANO PLAYERS AND ORGANS, ALL TO BE SACRIFICED. ' Dissolution of Partnership On April 1st. two of the Soule Brothers, Messrs, Buell S. and Charles K. Soule, will retire from the firm of Soule Bros.' Piano Co., and it is necessary to convert the entire stock of over 100 instruments into cash or contracts by that date. In order to accomplish this, we realize that we must cut prices as they "were never cut before on in struments of like grade. If yon nave the cash, to spare, yon can get nearly dou ' ble value for your money here now. v If you are not in position to pay all cash, we can arrange time payments with you, but on account - of the great discount we are giving at this time, we do not care to accept payments of less than $10 per month. Why not save the cost of an ordinary piano by pur- chasing here now? Greatest Cut in Prices Ever Known OPEN EVERY EVENING. SOULE BROS. PIANO CO. 372 and 374 Morrison Street. Corner Morrison and W. Park. E UP LADDERS RELIABLE OFFICERS CLIMB FIRK OUTFIT TO AVIXDOW OF CHINESE. Find Fifteen Mongolians Enjoying Themselves at Fantan Two Wagon Loads Captured. Two K long "fire-ladders, ' borrowed from Hose Company. No. 1, were im pressed into service by the police about 8 o'clock last nisht. in a raid on a Chinere, gambling-den, at Second and Alder streets. Electrician Gifford, Patrolman James Anderson and Acting Detectives SherWood, Kay and Kienlen kept a close watch on the place for nearly an hour before the raid was made, and after Gitford had borrowed the fire-ladders, all five . officers mounted to the tecond story and en tered the room where).. 15 Chinamen were engaged in a sociable game of fantan. , s The- sudden entrance through the windows of the officers causvt the ut most consternation craong th celes tial gamblers, and several were so ner vous that they could not gather up the money in front Of them for trembling. Constable Lou Wagner also assisted in the raid, and Sergeant Cole ar.d Pafrol men Hoesly, Barter and Wade acted fes guards of the Second-street entrance and prevented the escape of several wily Chinese who made a dash for liberty. Two trips of the patrol-wagon were required to take the entire bunch and the paraphernalia to the station. Seven hundred and fifty dollars' bail se cured the pamblers their liberty, pend ing appearance before Judge Cameron Monday morning. PRODUCE MEN FEAST WELL Tlilrty-Six Members Have Elaborate Feed at Commercial Club. The most successful banquet the Produce Merchants' Association of Portland has yet held took place at the Commercial Club last night. Thlr-ty-slx members of the association and their friends sat down at the table, which was elaborately decorated with rare flowers and sumptuously laden with the best that this and every oth er market affords. The Oregon Male Quartet gave selections, and a full orchestra furnished music. W. B. Glafke, president of the asso ciation, officiated as toastmaster. A. number of speeches were made by members, but it was largely an in formal affair. Much amusement was derived from a number of telegrams. which, had they arrived on Front street The Great Number of $3 Hats Now on the market is a tribute to the excellence of THE BEST $3 HAT IN THE WORLD Until THE BREWER was presented to the Portland public $5 was the usual price for a good hat now $3 does the work 50,000 BREWER HATS SOLD NOT ONE RETURNED BEN SELLING LEADING HATTER OPTICIANS Many ruined eyes may be attributed to the wearing of wrong glasses. You cannot afford to permit an optician of questionable ability to fit your eyes. TORIC LENSES 9Z.OO nml I'p. Our special Invisible Bifocal $3.50 and up. Why pay more?. Oregon Optical Co. BxcluHn'c Optlelan. 173 Fourth and Yamhill, Y. M. C. A. Building. during business hours. Would have completely upset trade conditions. The Produce Merchants' Association was organized in 1902, and this was its third annual banquet. The menu: Filets d' anchols sur canape; colonial oysters en coquille; celery, ripe olives, salted almonds; tortue verte au c;lair; red snappers a la cubonale, cuoumbers; riz de veau cloutes a la Macedolne; Roman punch; fillets of native birds en papil lotes au cresson, fresh asparagus, drawn butter, potato croquettes; ripe tomatoes a la mayonnaise, salted wafers; tutti frutti ice cream, . assorted cakes; Rocqucfort cheese a la-- Commercial Club. Bent's THE CLOSING -OUT SALE OF THE C. P. BISHOP STOCK is drawing to an end. NEVER in our history have we been able to offer you such GENUINE BARGAINS. The reasons are obvious. We bought out Mr. BISHOP to secure much-needed room for our increasing business; we do not wish to sell goods bearing the label of any other merchant, preferring to give you our own guarantee. We therefore are going to CLOSE OUT every garment bearing Mr. BISHOP'S name; and it is a good one, even if it means a loss to us. WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD IT'S SO MOYE Third and Oak crackers, toasted: coffee, Canadian Club cocktails. Haute Sauterne, Calvert's Pon tet Canet. Moet & Chandon White Seal Creme de Menthe. cigars, cigarettes. The directors for 1907 are: W. B. Glafke. president: Mark Ievy. vice-president; H. C Thompson, treasurer; F. H. Page, J. A. Bell. Members for 1907 are: Bell & Co., Davenport Bros.. Davenport. Thompson Co.. W. B. Glafke Co.. Pearson-Page Co.. Page & Son, levy & Splegl. Sherk, Gaze & Graham. Toft. Hine & Co.. Herman Metzprer. Everding & Farrell: McCorquo tlale & Hoover. Mark Levy & Co., Dryer, Bollam & Co. . Motor-boats have become very popular for pleasure at Vaples, Italy. Funeral of Mrs. Ethel Holcndcr. Mrs. Ethel Roberts Bolender passed away In this city February 14 at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. E. Rob erts. 120 East Fifteenth street, after an illness of over six months. She was born in Chleo, Cal., In 1887, com ing to Portland in 1894. Her education was completed here and In Vancouver, Wash., and she was an accomplished musician, both Instrumental and vocal. Until the time of her death she was en earnest member of the Taylor-street Methodist Church. Sue won many friends by her sweet disposition, and during her long illness was always patient and uncomplaining' sufferer. Her aunts, Mrs. M. E. bake, also Mrs. G. W. .lett. of Baker City, and her niece. Mrs. Belle Kennedy, of Hood River, were here at the funeral serv ices, which were conducted by Ir. J. Whitcomh Brougher at the residence of Mrs. Roberts, on February 17. A quartet, romposed of Miss Flora Kemp, Miss Bertha Royal. Clifford Cunning ham and Mr. Brace, rendered favorite songs. "Face to Face," "Come, Y Disconsolate" and "Nearer. My God. to Thee." and the service at Riverview Cemetery was conducted by Rev. H. A. Harden. Do Your Specs Fit Right? If not, bring (hem to us for ad justment; we will put them right at the right price. Eye Glasses, Spectacles, Frames, M ountings, Cases, Artificial (Glass) Eves, Shades, Reading Glasses, Lenses, Kryptoks, Mi- --------- croscopes. OUR EVER-READY ELECTRIC FLASH LAMPS-Just fit the Docket. They give a brilliant light, and are absolutely safe. Keep one under your pillow, have one on every floor at home, and vou'II soon find how necessary (hey are. Each...85, $1.10, $1.25 Rectal Dilators $3 A cure for constipation and nerv Cus trouble. Polished hard rubber. Set of four to any address. Send for booklet, which tells all about these aids to health. Does Your Truss Fit Right? If it doesn't, you're inviting trouble, and foolishly, too. We'll fit you with a truss of the right sort one that will 'be as easy as an old shoe and safeguard you every moment of the day. )ur truss-fitters are men and women who know how. It's their business all days and eVery day. Price? Just what your case may require , $1 each up to $5 and satisfaction guaranteed, or you get your money back. Weak -Jointed People Or those who always suffer from some old sprain or strain, ever in fear of an upset which will increase the pain be comfort- . able wear one of our easy close-fitting silk elastic Woven Hose made for any limb length or size. We guarantee satis faction, i Knee Caps S52.00 Leggins -. $2.00 Three-quarter Garter Hose $3.00 Wristlets, 35c and ' $1.00 taveatr Sfc irr&tr. AnkIet $2.00 Our Health Vibrators Are a comfort to every user. They give without effort strong or delicate vibrations. They are better than any massage treatment; will promptly relieve many troubles due to lack of exercise, tor pidity of the liver, rheumatism, etc. The price $2.50 places, it within the reach of every person. By mail, 25c additional. AN INVALID CHAIR makes life a pleasure to the convalescent or cripple. We rent or sell these, as well as crutches. Helps for the Sick Room THESE BEDSIDE TABLES are a great com fort to serve a meal, hold a book, or whatever may be needed by the bedside $5.00 White Enameled Steel Bed and Chair Com modes, odorless and antiseptic; Backrests, ad justable to every position; Gruel and Feeding Tubes; Feeding Cups. 1 mm Luyties" Has a good sound to the folks who believe in dependable Homeopathic remedies. You will always rest safe and secure when using their prep arations. Bring us your prescriptions. Come to us for your Homeopathic needs. Skilled men, who know how, will attend your wants. "Homeo" Grip Cure (no quinine) 50 "Horaeo" Croup and Cough Svrup 25 "Homeo" Worm Specific ' 25 "Homeo" Teething Powders 50 "Horaeo" Dyspepsia Tablets (no calomel) 50 C "Homeo" Camphor Pellets, for nervousness, insomnia, colds... 25 "CALENDULA" Cerate, Healing, Soothing 25 C Calendula Soap, for tender skin and complexion 20 "Homeo" Family Medicine Cases $5.0O FOR YOUR HEALTH'S SAKE You should have one of our Woodlark Home Medical Electric Bat teries. Beautifully finished in polished oak case, and a complete set of five nickel-plated electrodes for the local application of a gentle current of electricity to any part of the body. With each apparatus we supply our Eleetro Therapeutic Handbook, containing full in tructions for use. Everyone should have one of these batteries. They quickly relieve headache, neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica and a multitude of simple, nervous troubles. Remember, our apparatus uses dry cells; no liquids to spill or stain. Always sold on approval. Money back if not satisfied. Sent to any address on receipt of price ". PRICE, $6.00 We carry a complete stock of Electrical Apparatus, Flashlights, Electrodes, Cauterys, Vibrators, Masseurs. ARE YOUR FEET FLAT? FLAX FOOT WITH ARCH SUPPMT FLAT FOOT WITHOUTARCH SUPpqb And do they grow weary early in the day? These Woodlark Instep Supports are worn easily in the shoe. They restore and strengthen weak ankle joints. Money back if they do not relieve. Pair$1.50 .'.. THOSE LUMBAGO BELTS which we will sell at $1 each are lit- tie missionaries of health. They prevent rheumatism, lumbago, and keep the body just warm enough. No danger from sudden changes f heat and cold. Sent postpaid to any address. When you re in a hurry, call up Exchange 1110 trunk lines, 20 extensions. Always ready to open monthly accounts with responsible folks. Our delivery system is good, and we are always trying to improve it. We take Canadian money at full value. WOODARD, CLARKE & CO. Sffiggc