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SUGGESTIONS
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, POBTLAXD, 3IAT 5, 1907.
LOCAL OPTION
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RESIDENCE DISTRICTS ONLY
S-ellwood Is One of Them and 15
Saloon Must Quit Business if
the 'Dry" Vote Wins
In All.
Petitions calling for local option elec
tion In 30 precincts In Portland were
fi!d with County Clofk Fields yesterday
by Rev. G. L. Tuft, superintendent of
the Nations Reform Bureau of the Pa
cific Coast, Kaon petition was signed,
it is claimed, by the requisite 10 per
cent of the officially registered voters of
the precinct, but the lifts of names will
be compared with the registration book,
to determine If all of the signers are
registered voters. In the 2ft precincts in
which it is proposed to submit the ques
tion of saloons or no saloons, there are
In operation about IS saloons. Principal
among the precincts represented by thje
petitions is No. 37, Seilwood. which went
"wet" a year ago, by a very small
margin.
The petitions filed yesterday call for an
election in the following precincts: On
the West Ride Precinct 25, 26. 3T, 29.
aa. 35. and M; East Side Precinct 37. 38. .
41. 42. 43, 51. 52. S3. 54. 67. 38 and 59. Of
the M precincts In the city, 1 are dry.
The Tenth Ward, which is the only ward
that Is entirely dry, contains five of these
precincts, the other ten being distributed
throughout the city.
"We are confident our petitions have
been regularly prepared and bear the
signatures of registered voters only,' said
Itcv. Mr. Tufts. Inst night. "In causing
these petitions to be circulated we
especially cautioned the workers In
charge to guard against, accepting the
signatures of unregistered voters.' There
Is a surplus of names on each petition,
and we can lose a few.namea from each
and still have enough signers to cause the
question to be submitted to the voters.
"Our purpose is to eliminate the saloon
from the residence districts and to con
centrate these resorts in the- business- and
manufacturing sections. For this reason,
our petitions affect only the residence
and outlying districts. This plan works
well In Los Angeles, Minneapolis and
Nashville, where saloons are confined to
the business districts.
"On the West Side our petitions in no
way affect that part of the city north of
Jefferson street and between Sixth street
and the river. On the East Side w
have recognlied as a saloon district that
part of the city between Division and
East Glisan streets and from East
Twelfth to the river. We have also ex
empted Lower Albina. from our anti
saloon campaign.
"We are in earnest in our fight and
hope to remove the saloon entirely from
the residence districts, which should be
reserved exclusively for the homo, the
school and the church. In reducing the
number of saloons in Portland by 15, we
flgnre that a saving will be effected "to
the city in the cost of the police protec
tion necessary wherever these resorts are
located. There Is abundant room in the
other -districts designated for all the
saloons Portland should have.
"The people of Portland can well afford
to dispense with these 35 saloons. Under
the Gray Ordinance it Is contemplated
that, there shall be but one saloon to
every 500 of population. If every saloon
affected, by the petitions we have filed
should be put out of business, the city
would still have more than the quota of
saloons authorized in the Gray ordinance."
BIG SHIPS LOCKED IN ICE
lYelght Boats Bound for Montreal
Imbedded in. Floes.
HALIFAX. N: S.. May 4. The Allan
Line steamer Sardinian from London and
Havre, for Montreal, which was forced
into this port yesterday to land her 600
passengers, reports that Imbedded In the
Ice fields are two large steamers, the Al
lan liner Ontarian and the Dominion liner
Vancouver.
The Allan liner Ionian is also believed
to be Icebound. The fields stretch across
Abbot Strait for a distance of little over
SO miles, and to add so the difficulty of
navigation, a thick fog hangs over the
coast.
Not for years has the opening of the
Summer service to Montreal been so de
layed as this year, and as a result Im
mense quantities of freight designated
for that port which In the Summer Is
one of the great shipping terminals upon
the continent, have been severely de
layed. During the Winter the trans
Atlantic business of Montreal is suspend
ed on account of 'the Ice in the St. Law
rence River.
The steamers were withdrawn from
the Winter routes In April, and many
of them have sailed from across the
ocean with unusually heavy cargoes
billed for Montreal as the season opens
tip usually by April 15.
The ice condition this Winter has been
worse than for many seasons, and has
caused great damage to shipping. The
government ice-breaking steamers have
been helpless for weeks at a time, hav
ing been caught in their efforts to re
lieve other vessels. The sealing fleet has
been one of the heaviest losers. Its catch
lias run thousands behind that of last
year owing to the sealing grounds being
walld in by vast Ice fields. Se-eral of
the steamers already badly damaged in
the ice are still Imprisoned somewhere
long the coast.
Estacada Improvements Held Cp.
OREGON CITT, Or.. May 4. (Special.)
Circuit Judge McBrlde this afternoon
made a ruling in the suit of a number of
taxpayers of Estacada against the Mayor
and city government, to restrain the mu
nicipality from improving Second street.
An injunction was granted to the plain
tiffs, and the court held that the restrain
ing order should continue as to making
an assessment and levy on the property
adjaeent to the street. He also ruled that
the payment for the improvement cannot
be made from the general fund. This Is
practically a victory for the plaintiffs.
The matter will come up for final hearing
in June.
Inspector Seeks Chinese.
CENTRAMA. Wash.. May 4. (Spe
cial.) Thomas Fisher. Government Im
migration Inspector, stationed at Seat
tle, has been in town several days this
week. le made a trip to Littell and
toty. following; up a report to th ef
fect that several Chinese without the
proper credentials had gone up the
i?outh Bench branch to work in the
sawmills and lofting camps.
Charjed AVIth Insanity.
ORBQOS CITY, Or., May 4. (Special.)
In the County Court today a warrant
was Issued for the arrest of Nat Clemens,
a well-known cltiren of Oak Grove pre
cinct, who is charged by his wife with
The bright Spring days naturally remind us of "housecleaning time,-' and the desire for a
the need of something new to brighten the home, to make it more attractive. Perhaps a nevr carpet
rug, new linoleum, lace curtains and draperies, or new furniture. Or of some furniture piece that is in
need of repair, refinishing or a new covering. Our immense and complete Spring stocks offer every
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season. Then we extend you the many conveniences of our simple and pleasant credit-giving system
it will perhaps help you select something a little better than otherwise intended.
SPECIAL DRAPERY WORK AND INTERIOR DECORATIONS WALL PAPERS IN ARTISTIC AND NOVEL EFFECTS-DEPENDABLE WINDOW SHADES
change VT
ROOM-SIZE RUGS
Never before has the demand for rugs been
so great as this season. Our extensive showing
offers increased attractiveness of patterns and
colorings rare effects that are perfect repro
ductions of the genuine Orientals; rich floral de
signs, conventional and scroll designs, plain and
small pattern centers. The most popular sizes
and in the most serviceable quality of the French
and Bundhar Wiltons, Axminsters, Anglo-Indian,
Anglo-Persian, Body Brussels, Velvets and Tap
estry Brussels, are now being displayed in pleas
ing variety of patterns in our Carpet Depart
mentsixth floor.
FOLDING
GO-CARTS
SPECIAL
$1.75
' An attractive little pattern that we ara offer
ing tomorrow at this unusual special price; has
reclining back, dependable folding construction
and running gear, wheels fitted with rubber tires,
seat back and footboard of maple.
SHIRTWAIST
BOXES
Summer days will no donbt
suggest the usefulness of one
of these in the bedroom.' We
have them in many sir.es, ap
propriately covered in cre
tonnes, chintz and Panama
mattings. Special sizes made
at reasonable prices. Drap
ery Department 6th floor.
COMPLETE SPRING SHOW
ING OF LACE CURTAINS,
PORTIERES, WALL AND
WINDOW HANGINGS, WIN
DOW SWISS AND NETS
Through the completeness of our stock of drapery and upholstery fabrics,
hangings, etc., and our increased and modern facilities, we are prepared
to execute all work in a prompt and satisfactory manner. The following
will probably suggest an opportunity to renew the home furnishings:
PORTIERES .
In Oi-iental stripes, fringed top and bottom, per pair 2.75 to $ 4.50
In plain colors of green, red, gold and brown, per pair Sj5 3.50 to SjS 6.00
In silk effects, all colors, corded or fringed, per pair. '. . . $ 7.50 to $18.00
Portieres specially made from tapestries, repps, velours and silk figured materials, per pair. . .$15.00 to $75.00
jpsif
LACE CURTAINS
White Swiss Curtains for sleeping-rooms, per pair $ 2.00
White or Arabian Tint Laces, in lockstitch edge finish, choice novel patterns, per pair, from $1.50 to $ 7.50
Imitation of real Arabians, heavily corded, per pair, from $ 3.00 to $ 7.50
Special make Clunky and Arabian Laces, per pair, from -. .$ 2.25 to $18.00
Imported Arabian Tape Laces, per pair $ 5.00 to $35.00
Imported Thread Arabian Laces, per pair $22.00 to 125.00
Imported Irish Point and Brussels Laces, per pair , $ 3.75 to $40 .OO
LEATHER PORTIERES Something novel and effective for doorways in halls and dining-rooms, in solid red
and green.
Full size, lS-strand Leather Portieres, each $7.50
Full-size, 12-strand Strap Leather Portieres, each- ..$11.00 and $12.00
Full-size, 16-strand Leather Portieres, in heav3r' festoons, per pair , $15.00
COXJCH COVERS Large variety of heavy Oriental effects, ranging in price from, each $1.50 to $18.00
COUCH COVER SPECIAL Heavy, full-size Couch Covers, regular $5.00 values, on sale tomorrow only at
the special price, each . .. '. ... $ 2.75
MISSION AND SILKOLINE SCREENS
Oak frame, silkoline filled, three-panel, each'. .$ 1.50
Dark oak Mission Screen, three-panel, each.; .$ 4.00
Light oak, three-panel, denim filled, each $ .5.25
Dark oak, four-panel, burlap filled, each ....-$11.00
Golden oak, three-panel, tapestry filled, each. $12.00
Heavy oak, three-panel, hand decoratedeach ..$15.00
Heavy Mission Screen, four-panel, each $22.00
Dark oak, hand decorated, three-panel
$15.00 to $35.00
SPECIALS IN THE BASEMENT DEPT.
. The following bargain items -for tomorrow only. An opportunity to add
to your stock of kitchen utensils.
Egg Whips, special, each ZlC
Potato Mashers, special, each .. ... 5$
Cake Turners, special, each. 5
Meat Forks, special, each 5i
Tea Handle Strainers, special, each.. o
Bowl Strainers, special, each. 50
"Dover" Egg Beaters, special, each 10
Coffee Handle Strainers, special, each .'...10
Extension Bowl Strainers, special, each ....15J
Soap Savers, special, each 20
Lemon Squeezers, special, each 50
LINOLEUMS
The best and most serviceable qualities in do
mestic and imported linoleums; inlaid and printed
designs, plain colorings, carpet effects, tile' de
signs, granite mottled effects, small conventional
designs, parquetry wood effects the latter being
perfect reproductions of the genuine inlaid wood
floors. Those who contemplate renewing' their
kitchen, bathroom or dining-room floor coverings
will be well pleased in making selections from our
stock. We guarantee all workmanship in the
laying of all floor coverings.. Carpet Depart
ment, Sixth Floor.
"Lustre"
POLISH
Is a perfect fur
niture polish and
preserver. Any
high - grade piece
can be kept look
ing practically as
good as new, .indefinitely, by polishing it with
"Lustre." Also recommended for cleaning oil
paintings. 'Absolutely non-combustible. Manu
factured by a reliable chemical concern. Per
bottle, ready for application, 50 cents.
Adjustable Pin
Curtain Stretchers
The cleaning of dainty lace curtains necessi
tates great care. "Adjustable Pin" Curtain
Stretchers are made to fit any curtain, plain or
fancy. The only satisfactory stretcher made.
With easel back, $3.25.
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VOTERS RIDE IN AUTOMOBILES
TTavel as Ttj as Their Precinct Voting Places in Machines Provided by
Anbitiong Candidates.
IT was a happy day lor the poor man
yesterday was.
He rode In automobiles.
He smoked good cigars.
Well-dressed and opulent persons
took him by the hand.
They called him brother, and there
was nothing: too good for him.
His toil-besmeared overalls did not
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Am EleetloH Day Ants Party.
Am Kleetlaa Dt GreetLar
matter, for the brotherhood of man,
superinduced by election day, was the
predominating spirit. And if there
were 365 days of this kind in the
year Instead of Just one or two this
indeed would be an Utopia. But there
aren't. Primaries come once a year,
and election day once.
If each of us would be to the other
of us as the candidate is to all of us.
Heaven would lose its charm.
Portland .experienced Hs first really
up-to-date primary election yesterday.
for the automobile was the favored
method of conveying the voter to the
polls. F6r years the voter who walks
364 days a year In order to save muchly-needed
carfare has been wont to
indulge himself In a carriage ride on
the day of election. But this time it
was the automobile. The voter who
cared to ride would not think of mak
ing the trip in a carriage. An auto
mobile was the thing.
About every rentable automobile in
the city that wasn't engaged In haul
ing prospective real estate purchasers
to the new suburban building sites was
seized upon by the various candidates
and their aides-de-camp. They were
flitting here and there all afternoon,
with great streamers bearing advice to
the voter. The hapless pedestrian
would jump aside to let some honk
ing apparition pass, and as he gazed
breathlessly after the fleeting auto,
thankful his life had been spared, seme
such motto ss this would meet his eye:
"My record speaks for Itself." Where
upon the pedestrian would be left to
wonder if speed-record were meant.
Miss Tooley Selected as Orator.
VANCOUVER. Wash., May I. (Special.)
At the tryout last night of the High
School students for a representative In
the state oratorical contest, Miss Alice
Tooley won the honors, she receiving the
vote of all five of the judges for first
place. There were seven other contest
ants, who epoke on different subjects of
oratorical nature. Miss Tooley holds both
the silver and sold medals, won in elocu
tionary contests in thta county. Her
team-mates and fellow students have
hopes of her getting a place at the front
at the state contest.
College Instrnctor to Lecture.
ALBANY. Or.. May 4. (Special.) Tha
first public lecture by a member of the
faculty of Albany College this year will
be given next Tuesday- evening by Pro
fessor H. 1. Hopkins, instructor In his
tory and economics. He will deliver a
sociological address on tha rubiect. "The
Menace o Millions."
TALKS FOR TEMPERANCE
Dr. Errln S. Chapman to Give Fa
mous Ijectore, "A Stainless Flag."
Dr. Ervtn S. Chapman, of Los Ange
les, will deliver his famous lecture. "A
Stainless Flag." at Taylor Street
Methodist Church. Monday night. May
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lawyer before he became a minister,
and in this lecture he deals with the
liquor problem from a lawyer's view
point. Judge John D. Works, for 12 years
Supreme Court Judge in California,
saldT after hearing this lecture: "This
Is one of the ablest, clearest and most
convincing arguments I ever heard. I
wish it could be delivered in every city
of the Nation."
Robert J. Burdette. the famous
humorist and pastor of the Temple
Baptist Church of Las Angeles, says of
Dr. Chapman: "He is a man whose
natural eloquence. Is emphasized and
intensified by the sincerity, earnest
ness and seal of tha orator. He is an
Encyclopedia of facts, a logician in the
use of them and a most eloquent plead
er, in the presentation ef them. With
all my heai I commend him to tem
perance workers everywhere."
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Taylor, of Lewtsville.
died yesterday afternoon at the family
home, of typhoid fever. Other members
of the family are suffering from the same
disease.
Girl Dies From Typhoid.
VANCOUVER. Wash.. May 4. (Special.)
Viola Taylor, aged 12 years, daughter of
Fined $10 for Carrying Gun.
ORBGOX CITT, Or., May 4.-(Special.)-Bdward
Kopper. of Cherryville. was this
afternoon fined 10 and costs for carrying
a concealed weapon. Kopper was charged
by Clark Rich with threatening to com
mit murder, but the evidence furniehed
by Rich was not substantiated, and did
not bear out the charjre. Kopper said that
Rich alienated the affections of his wife.
Incorporation Question Goes Over,
'OREGON CITT. Or.. May 4. (Special. )
Action on the petition for the incorpora
tlon of the town of Oswego has been post
poned by the County Court until May 15,
when a special session will be held.
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