The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, April 13, 1913, Image 10

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND. APRIL 13, 1913. LIKE SIDE SHOW IS HUNDREDS OF WOMEN HAVE BEEN HTJE2YING TO THE COU3THOUSE TO EEGISTEE FOE THE CITY CANDIDATES NOW NUMBER 40 COMINa ELECTIONS. 1 HOTEL MULTNOMAH GRAND CONCERT IN LOBBY Every Sunday Evening 8:30 Until 10 o 'Clock WHAT THE GREAT HOTEL MULTNOMAH FURNISHES FOR THE PUBLIC STRATH DESK Courthouse Scene Better Than Four Days Remain for Filing Requisite Notice and Ac companying Petition. Vaudeville and Women Play Big Part. r. ;:u'i-r VL, ( ;M4Yi END IS TOMORROW NIGHT Business of 3Ik!nj ITrst Ttae Voters Oot of Thousands of Port, land's Fairer Sex Is Fraught With Human Interest. "Right this way to the registration booths. ladles." "Are you a Progressive f "Did you register as a Republican V "Wilt you sim this petition for Sir. Working Man's Friend?" "Please sign this petition for Skoo kum'i nomination." These and many other questions and statements, and the hurrrlca; and akur rylns; of women and men. the steady grind of work by the clerks and the ronstant flow of humanity, makes lively time at the Multnomah County Courthouse, where thousands of Port land's fair women are registering, pre paratory to the discharging of the great American duty tat of voting. No livelier place is to be seen In the whole clt7 than at the registration booths and cone la more Interesting. It la worth while for any one to go there Just to note the expressions on the fares of the women, young, middle aged and old. who, tor the first time In the history of this commonwealth, are there to register and get ready for their first ballot-casting experience. Seeae Is G004 "Side Show." rolltlral activity of the shrewdest sort, combined with the strong lncllna tlon of every man and women to have a part in affairs of the public. Is bring lng to this spot thousands of Portland women, as well as men. To the men the experience Is not new, for it has been their privilege for long to have the deciding voice In all public matters, but to the women well, it is absolutely new and novel and. In many Instances, positively thrilling. As good us' the best vaudeville show or the latest photo-play, and as fascin ating; as any attraction ever booked. Is the scene at the registration booths. on the Klftti-strect side of the big county building, where a constant string of men and women, mostly the latter. Is pouring through the doors at one end. affixing their signatures to the books in the booths and again emerging to sro back to their homes. One could stand for hours at a time any day between now and the close of the registration books, tomorrow night at S o'clock, and be deeply Interested by the coming and going of those who have been enfranchised and who, tor the first time in their lives, are getting ready to cast their vote and thus have a part In the city's affairs. ('rat Teat Comes May X The city will hold its primary nom inating election May 3. Many thou sands of women will, for the first time In municipal history here, go to the poll, and cast th. lr ballot. What their vote will mean, not even the cleverest l'Oiltlcian can foretell. They all hope the women will be attracted to their particular view, but not one of them can forecast the outcome. Generally speaklnir. it Is believed by all that the vote of the women will be cast for bet terment along all lines; for the candi dates tbey det-m best qualified for hold ing public office, regardless of politics and regardless of friendships, but who will get their votes, is a, question that none has the temerity to predict. Even the proposed commission char ter's fate hangs In the hands of Port land's women. How will they vote on this? Many a man who has ambition to serve under this charter is asking this question. None can answer it, and not until election day is over will any one be able to answer it. The women. It has been shown clearly by their ex presstuns at various meetings, ar. studying the questions of the day. and will be prepured to cast their votes according to the dictates of their con science. Who will be lifted along on the tide of their approval or who will be dashed to pieces on the rock of their disapproval, time alone will tell. Preeedeata Are Shattered. Many precedents are being shattered and new and novel things are being In troduced In this, the Drst campaign In which the women of the city are so strikingly a feature. At the Courthouse one Is impressed with the situation as one cannot be elsewhere, for there one sees and real lses that there Is "something doing' In the world of politics. omen are even working with petitions for can didates; women are serving behind the counter on the registration books, and. In booking their sisters, are showing great ability; the women feel at home as they enter the booths and see women there to assist them in registering. Announcing their political affllla tlons. declaring their occupations and signing the big books which will make It possible for them to vote In their precincts on election days, to the ac companiment of the festive petition- worker, and back to their homes In the quiet of the suburban sections. Is an experience never to be forgotten. Aaloa Facilitate Task. Through the kindness of public-spir ited men and women hundreds of wo- mrn have been enabled to register who otherm-ise would have had no oppor tunity to do so. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Baker and Mrs. A. C. Newill. the last named of whom Is the president of the Civic Progress Circles, got together and proceeded to discuss some means .by which these women could be taken to the Courthouse. Mr. Baker promised the use of his automobile, and the trio set about se curing some others. The Department of Public Safety for Women offered Its assistance in allotting the routes to be taken by the automobiles, and all day long after the cars had been ob tained the department waa kept busy answering calls from some place or other, generally on the fringe of the city, to the effect that an ol4 lady very much wanted to vote, but could not get over to register. In all some IS automobiles were lent, and the one thing that has pleased the organisers has been the wonderful good nature and readiness of drivers to go anywhere and to do anything. In many cases the addresses were hard to find, in others there 'Is no doubt there had been considerable Imposition and stretching of the words old and Invalid, but there was no complaint from the owners or drivers, all of whom were ready to continue Indefinitely. Many calls were made In Arleta. Sell wood. Mount Scott and other places equally far out. some of the automo biles being employed the whole day. others making Ave or six calls as a minimum. HI: f V'-'f r;; y7 j vir - tt J - , U fl ii--.; Yf WAV d ft I I A C U iiAV, !!!- ..) '.. :-' I Y - "d VvM8&. - 1'" y fVMffm T7 fl 1 t - 7 l KM.' YA- . . II y y Al)mMV 3te ITttSW WWJi A-l.l - vffl H - Ufl liJi '"rv Wx&n- vu ism 1 1 j h r - aw si sbajvwn ray . v 7 :.r - - . - s i. jr w-. i j ri- - . . ' , $ ; si l?i - J3 'I - !l f ' . rjH - i5 : ,t. ill i-ii '.-,7, a4"Li fr-.i v ? ,y i- i . . il GHflRTERHOLOINGSTAGEPC ; i tt!-:-i,i 5 rTixw DISCUSSION- OF CHANGE I'KO ffA fSfSS ' ' ' - y I lfe POSED M.r COXTlXtE. MjJ ' - ! " -'g , H '' j t- Debate Scheduled for Tuesday Sight jf : - .3 'AA With Gay lombard Speaklns; for f , v - ' JggL- s(s i f f? "CVll OppoMnForc. Ml j "T . I Holding the center of the stage In the I I f lWi-'f - " 1 x J local political campaign. Is the pro- I 1 1 I . i x t k T 7 s posed commission charter. With the at- I 1 r1 fV' 5 " ' ' tacks made upon some of Its features 1 srt I "t4 -" 4 'it during last week, the struggle for su- I ' f W I ' i- " " A in. Jim I Holding the center of the stage In the ocal political campaign, is the pro posed commission charter. With the at. tacks made upon some of its features urine last week, the struggle lor su premacy between partisan candidates for office took second place, at least temporarily. It now appears certain that this document will continue to get the spotlight to a large extent until th date of the primaries. May 3. when Its fate Is to be settled by the electorate. Among several meetings that are being arranged for the purpose throwing light on the proposed charte and In as unHa-sed a manner as possi ble. Is one which will be held In the auditorium of the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday nlcht at 8 o'clock. Gay Lombard, who attacked the char ter In two vital plaoes. will be the speaker and will tallc along the line tho opposition to this particular char ter. Who will take the defensive side is s yet unsettled. This meeting Is to be held under the auspices of the Woanen's Federated Club of the city, and will be presided over by Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, president of the State Federation No admission Is to be charged and no collection will be taken. It Is announced by the wom en, as the are Interested solely n get. ting out a larger number of men and women to hear facta about the prw posed charter. The meeting will be opened by A. 25. Gebhardt. wbo will speak for 20 mln utes on the charter In general, without taking sides. The women Invite the general public and they especially de sire that those who attend shall be pre pared to ask the various speakers ques tlons about the charter. Gay Lombard and W. C. Benbow. the "OCCt PATIO'S rERT PROVES BOTHERSOME TO FAIR FOLK. Many Portland women are at a loss to know Just what to give as their occupation when regis tering. Married women especial ly are finding It difficult -to fill In this blank. While many wives have given various occupations, such as "my husband's manager," or something like that, it Is gen erally conceded that "Housekeep er" or "Housewife" are proper. Webster defines these as follows: "Housekeeper One who doesor oversees the work of keeping house; one who stays much at hornet. "Housewife To manage with skill and economy, as a house wife or other female manager; the wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a family." latter a member of the charter commis- ton. will debate the charter In the auditorium of the Sunnyslde School Monday night. April 21. Queues Into Woolens. London Standard. Strange uses are being found for some of the queues lately cut off in vast numbers by the Chinese. A British woolen manufacturer recently received an offer of five tons otuch hair for weaving Into woolen fabrics. SCENES SHOWING MEMBERS OF PORTLAND'S ENFRANCHISED, AND A FEW MERE MEN, VOTE. FAIR SEX, RECENTLY PAVING THE WAY TO EARLY CLOSING URGED SHORTER HOCKS IX STORES OS SATURDAY LEAGUE'S AIM. Department ' Establishments Also Asked to Give Employes Half Holiday During Summer. Mrs. Henry Russell Talbot, president of the Consumers' League, yesterday made public a letter addressed to the leading department stores of the city. This letter is written on behalf of the Consumers' League and requests that the department stores close on Saturday nights at the same hour as on other days of the week and also that a half- holiday each week be given their em ployes during; July and August. 'This letter. I am glad to say," said Mrs. Talbot, "was sent at the sugges tion of certain of our leading firms and the Consumers' League is hopeful of securing unanimous action." The letter and the agreement which the department stores are asked to sign follow: 'Gentlemen: Believing that the wel fare of our women workers should be one of the first considerations of the Consumers' League, the executive board at a special meeting held on April 2 adopted a resolution to present the following petition to the firms men tloned below: "While commending, with earnest congratulations, the step recently taken by your firms in the matter of shorter hours and higher wages, we would pe tition for a still further extension of your welfare policy on behalf of your employes. We would ask your firm to place In operation the plan followed by first-class firms In many of our large cities, of closing the stores on Satur day nights at the same hour as on other days of the week during the year, and also of giving the employes a half holiday during the months of July and August. We are especially gratified that this plan has been suggested by some of the firms directly affected, and trust that your firm wHl sign the following agreement: " 'We. the undersigned, do hereby agree to close our stores each Saturday night at the same hour as on other days of the week during the year, and to grant half-holiday each week during the months of July and August, provid ing unanimous action be taken by the following leading department stores: "UPMAN. WOLFE & CO., " 'OLDS, WORTMAN & KING, " 'MEIER & FRANK CO. " 'ROBERTS BROTHERS. "'HOLTZ BROS.'" SCANDINAVIANS WILL MEET Arrangements to Be Made to Support Christian Conference. Scandinavian folk of Portland will hold a mass meeting this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock In the Swedlsb tabernacle, at Seventeenth and Glisan streets, to Indorse and lend their support to the worlds Christian citizenship conference which will be held In Portland, June 29 to July 6. Bishop Bang, of Norway, has accepted an invitation to come to the conference as a representative of the Scandinavian countries and will be one of the most prominent churchmen on the pro gramme. The people or his country, in Portland, are accordingly planning to make especial preparation for that o oc casion. At the meeting today there will be chorus of TO voices under the direc tion of Charles Swtnson and songs of America and Scandinavia will be sung. Many out-of-town people are expected to attend the meeting. Potato Trade Reported Brisk. QTJINABY, Or April 12. (Special.) n bile many potatoes remain undug, much to the discouragement of farmers who must get them out of the ground in order to plant something else. August Barnlck is doing a rushing business by selling them at 5 cents a bushel and allowing purchasers to dig them, while selling them dug at 10 cents. This offer bas stimulated trade to a much greater extent than the prospect of free potatoes made some time ago. The onion market is in a worse condition. this vegetable can only be eaten by human beings, while hogs axe help ing clear up the potatoes. FIVE SEEKING MAYORALTY Incumbent Have Xo Opposition Yet for Offices of Treasurer and At torney, bnt ' Conncllmanic Aspirants Numerous. Forty candidates hare filed their declarations of Intention to seek nom inations at the primary election May S according to the list given out yes terday by City Auditor Barbur at the close of business. Four days remain In which to . file the notices and petitions, the time lim it being next Thursday at E o'clock, P. M. So far there are five candidates for Mayor: one for City Attorney; two for City Auditor; one for City Treasurer; six for Municipal . Judge; eight for Councllman-at-large; three for Council man from the Second Ward; two for Councilman from the Third Ward; three for Councilman of the Fifth Ward; three for Councilman from the Ninth Ward and six tor Councilman from the Tenth Ward. Of the number, seven are pres ent Incumbents. Candidates Kamea Given. The candidates in the race to date are: Mayor A. G. Rushlight, Republican (Incumbent); Gay Lombard. Republic an; H. R. Albee, Progressive; Dan Kel laher. Progressive; James Maguire, Re publican. City Attorney Frank S. Grant, Re publican (incumbent). City Auditor A. L. Barbur, Repub lican (incumbent); Dudley R. Clarke, Republican. City Treasurer William M. Adams, Republican, (incumbent). Municipal Judge A. W. Parshley, Republican; W. C. Campbell Republic an; W. A. Burke, Republican; George A. Johnston, Republican; Fred L. Olsen, Republican; Lon I Parker, Progres sive. Councilman-at-large Marie I T. Hidden, Progressive; Rosalie Gouldlng, Democrat; Ralph C. Clyde, Republican; (Incumbent); Sam Wagner, Republic an; K. K. Kubli, Republican; E. H Langford, Republican: Charles X. Ryan, Republican; I victoria Hampton, Re publican. Councilman Second Ward Monte Mayer, Republican; T. O. Daly, Re publican: C. O. Sigglin, Republican. Councilman Third Ward o. E. Dun ning, Republican (incumbent); E. J. Rathbun, Republican. Councilman Fifth Ward Thomas I Garland, Republican; Lloyd R. Smith, Republican; George B. Thomas, Republican. Councilman Ninth Ward R. E. Men- efee. Republican (Incumbent); M. J. Helser, Republican; R. B. Lucas, Progressive. Councilman Tenth Ward Harold C. Scharff, Republican: Herbert Kubik, Re publican; Fred W. Latham, Republican; L. D. Mahone. Republican; Charles H. Beard, Progressive; C. L. Daggett. Dem ocrat. Recent Filings Made. City Attorney Grant, candidate for re-election yesterday filed his petition to place his name on the ballot at the primary election Mayi. He has BOO names, all of which were secured in two days. The petitions of F. L. Olson, candidate for Municipal Judge and Wil liam M. Adams, candidate for re-election for City Treasurer, also filed their petitions yesterday. FAIR SEX MUST GIVE AGE Deputy District Attorney Makes Rul ing Regarding Registration. Women must tell their exact ages when registering as voters, says Deputy District Attorney Maguire. To say that they are over 21 Is not sufficient, de clares Mr. Maguire, and he says that It is Incumbent upon the registration clerk to ask each voter his or her age n years and that it is the duty of the voter to respond In kind, not with the phrase "over 21" or the word "legal." This is the substance of a verbal opinion given a woman who yesterday morning walked into the District At torney's office for the express purpose of raising the question and securing ruling. Mr. Maguire said that this wo man was not put out because a clerk had Insisted on a direct answer, but seemed to want his opinion largely as matter of information. Mr. Maguire will not give an off hand opinion, however, as to whether members of the fair sex who have given their age wrong, would be guilty of any particular offense against the law punishable by fine or imprisonment or whether such misinformation would render their registrations invalid. Table d'Hote Dinner Sundays, 6 Until 8 P. M. One hundred finest sample rooms in the United States for the Commercial Man. . The most attractive dining-rooms in America. ARC ADIArT GARDEN Cuisine and service unequaled. High-class entertainment during LUNCH DINNER AND SUPPER After the Theaters. Great Attractions Week Commencing Monday, April 14th MARGARITE FAVOR AND HER FOUR DANCING GIRLS . THE GREAT PUNCHANELLOS WALSH AND RAND The Popular Singers H. C. BOWERS, Manager GAINER THIGPEN, Assistant Manager over the city. Mr. Clarke and his friends are getting out among the' voters and are telling them what Mr. Clarke will do In case he Is elected Auditor. STUDENTS ATTACK PRICES California Fraternities Start operative System of Buying. Co- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Berkeley. April 12. (Special.) The fraternities and house clubs of the Uni versity of California believe they have solved the high cost of living. They have started a co-operative buying system, by which all will enjoy the wholesale price of edibles. Judging from the noise which the smaller groc ers about Berkeley are already making, it promises to be a success. The clubs have appointed L. T. Wil- kins as community buyer. He gets the orders from the various managers and they are all given to one grocery which can afford to make handsome reduc tions, as there are 29 fraternities and nearly as many clubs on the campus. Candidate's Friends Active. Friends of Dudley R, Clarke, Repub lican candidate for City Auditor, have formed a booster club to work for him. This is composed of about 150 mem bers. Clarke cards and pictures have been obtained and are beln sent out Low ? Colonist Rates IN" EFFECT FROM EASTERN POINTS MAR. 15 TO APR. 15 Prepayment can be made and delivery arranged by telegraph. If you are bringing out rela tives or friends from the East, DO IT NOW The time is short and the rates will never be lower. . 4 TRANSCONTINENTAL TRAINS DAILY For rates and full particulars apply at Third and Pine (Mult nomah Hotel Bldg.) or address FRANK R. JOHNSON G. A. P. D.. Portland, Or. Afternoon arid Evening- The lobby and dining-rooms at the Portland are centers of interest for the scores of h a n d s o m ely-gowned ladles and smartly-dressed men who find here that delightful service- which may be likened to old-time Southern hospitality. During the week Just past a number of Portland people have entertained here at pri vate banquets and dinner par ties. Afternoon tea Is served in the Grill from 3:30 to 6, to the accompaniment of music by our orchestra. Table d'hote dinner, at $1, is served in the spacious dining room, overlooking the court yard, from 6:30 to 8. Orches tral music Is rendered on Sunday evenings, followed by a concert In the lobby. After - theater suppers are served in the Grill. Here, also, our orchestra discourses the latest music. Upon request, the director will be delighted to play for you your favorite melody. A wholesome, satisfy! ng luncheon for business men and women is served In the dining-room every week day, 11:30 to 2, at fifty cents. The Portland Hotel G. J. KaufmanOi Manager. If. K. Clarice, Assistant Manager. How to See Switzerland Fni Mr Pnctadp T Our Information Bureau in New York will send you "Parcel No. 9," a collection of illustrated booklets, maps, etc, con taining some very useful information. Enables you to easily plan a delightful holiday in this Wonder ful Land of Lakes and Alps. SEND 10c FOB "PARCEL No. 9" Official Information Bureau of Switzerland 241 Fifth Ave., New Yorkw P Il liii it When in Portland stop ft! th Hotel Seward. You will find It ona of tho D-ttvest moftt artistic, modern and ele gantly 'appointed hotels In the North west. Located at Tenth and Alder treeta. In heart of retail and theater district. Bates fl and op; with bath, (2 and op. Bus meets all trains. W. M. BE WARD. Proprietor. Hotel Washington Annex SEATTLE A THOR OUGHLY modern, fire proof hotel, centrally 1 o cated. Suites for families and parties. A ttentlve service, r e a sonable rates. J. H. DAVIS, Proprietor. EG B0 EE EH EEEBE0CS ten an cn i Iuui uiui WW Uj'Uj MM WHEN IN SEATTLE Make Tour Head, quarters at the Hotel Savoy "Twelve Stories of Solid Comfort." Astrletlv fire proof, steel, eon ?rete and marble building, right in tne center of the 3ltr'e activities within two mln- utes walk of t h e a t e rs. stores and steamship wharves. EUROPEAN PLAN $lyy w rj.v Up Send for Free Map of Seattle's Bminfi DUtiict HOTEL TEWART SAN FRANCISCO Geary Street, above Union Square European Plan $ 1 .50 a day up American Plan $3.50 a day up New steel nd brick structure. Third ad dition of hundred room, now building. Every modern convenience. Moderate rate. Center of the.tr. and retail dia. trict. On carlinss trancferrins ail over city. Elidric amaiao aua (fiiuui ttciain.