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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