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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (April 12, 1914)
(Great Fmraitare :"". I Jour Manager Sends Hurry Call for Adding Machines to Relieve Congestion. TWENTY NOW ARE ENTERED ' ' T l J . V IIW,'' Plana Being Made for Entertain ment of Portland Representatives at All Places on Itinerary of Luxurious Train. Swamped ' in the flood of coupons that have been pouring in upon him for the past three days, the Rose Festival Association's tour manager yesterday sent out for adding ma chines and other equipment for handling the inpouring votes for the 20 candidates officially in the field and working hard to keep the lead. At least half a dozen more candidates will enter tomorrow or Tuesday. The inducement of the luxurious tour by special car, as guests of the Rose Festival, with lavish entertainment programmes in all the cities along the route of the ten-day trip, has made the interest and competition keen from the first, and in addition to the tour the 12 successful Candldntna will Tiart I cipate Dromlnentlv in nil the hfff a.- of the Rose Festival celebration after ineir return home. The Rose Festival special car will leave Portland May 25 visiting Tacoma, Seattle. North Yaki ma. .Snokanp. Sa.lt t. and San Francisco, and returning to -r-orwH.no. on June 4, in time for "Queen Rose" and her nifti1ii.Af.hnnnp t.oA several days' rest before the Festival celebration. Organizations of all the cities to be visited by the Rose Festival's special car are making inquiries of the Fes tival management nn in tha tma arrival and departure at each point, so incj iu.r maite tne most or their opportunity to entertain the Festival JCirls. The-Rose Festival's special car will oo luxuriously equipped, and every comfort and convenience will be pro vided for "Queen Rose" and her royal Suite. The e-irls will v honarnn-j i a well-known Portland matron, and viti u accompanied Dy tne tour man ager, who will attend to all the de tails of baerETfLff-A. snH nrhat vna that they will be entirely free to enjoy Candidates now officially in the field, and the organizations nominating them, are: Miss Helen Mclver. 4 63 Taylor sti- Lip man & Wolfe Company, Welfare uumiun; -nss xneima Hollings- Worth 1027 Relmonr Uo i, Clubi Miss Stella Campling, 228 Jessup oi-iocl, Auxiliary norm Portland Com mercial Club: M1s Hnl ATL Trinity Place, Pacific Telephone So ciety: MlSs Helen Fltze-ai-al 11 K lUn-tl. Seventeenth street, employe of the opunane, t-ortiand & Seattle Railroad Company; Miss Mary F. McCarthy, 466 Main street, vnniiin nf , a j . Order of Hibernians; Miss Margaret v-wLura, tsza Jiast J? orty-f ourth street "'" nume jeiepnone & Tele- BioKn v-uiupHny; aiiss Florence Wester. gard. 739 North run atroaf VTa j. Musical Club; Miss Minnie E.'Smlth, 224 iirant street, Maccabees; Miss Purnell Fishburn, 34 East Thirteenth street North, East Burnside District Im provement Club; Miss Gertrude Lucke, 454 Market street, mechanical department Spokane. Portland & Seattle Railroad Company; Miss Vashtl Doan, S82 1 East Seventh North, Knights and toadies of . Security, Council No. 236; Miss Mary McKinnon, 8 East Sixty fourth street. East Side Business Men's Club; Miss Dallas Perkins, 443 East Twenty-sixth street. Women of Wood craft; Miss Frieda Rieder, Hillsdale road, Auxiliary, Portland Social Turn verein; Miss Anna Bruegger, 174 Meade Portland Social Turnvereln; Miss Hazel Gallagher, 933 East Caruthers street. Douglas County. Association; Miss Ieola Martin. 754 Vanderbilt street, ,KKl.ied.tt8ana: M,ss Bella Bloom. ifJt f ,8tr,et' student of Lincoln High School; Miss Alice Husby. 451 fcimpson street, "Made-in-Oregon" Club and Electric Club of Portland Railway Light & Power Company. CAJTDIIXATE CHXJSEX BIT VOTE Employes of Hallway Company Sup. . port Miss Husum In Contest. An interesting contest took place Friday among the 3000 employes of the Portland Rail-way. Light & Power Company over the selection of a can didate for queen of the Rose Festival. Miss Alice Husby. of 451 Simpson street, was the lucky individual to win the honors of the occasion. Miss Husby has been a resident of Port land for five years, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Husby. who came to- Portland from Minneapolis. Minn The selection of Miss Husby was the result of a choice among ten others. Misses Lucile Danforth, Marion Mor gan. Mabel Blackburn. Clara Burch. Doris Taylor. Elizabeth Kelly. Grace Hammer. Ella Jones and Esther Ockwlg being in the race. Employes of the company are members of two clubs, the "Electric" and "Made-in-Oregon." The successful candidate is to represent these two organizations In the Rose 1-estiva! contest now being waged In making the choice the plan of holding a primary election was devised All employes were permitted to vote. Room 31 in the. Electric building was set aside for election purposes and the hours of polling lasted from 12 o'clock noon until 6 P. M. A total vote of lbSl was cast. Saturday morning the tellers made the canvass with the re sult that out of the 1651 Miss Husby received 1365. S. W. GRATHWELL WINNER Error Made by Judges In Announc ing Result of Xewberg Contest. Recount of the award of the judges at the prohibition oratorical contest held at Pacific College, at Newberg Fnday night, made S. W. Grathwell, of Pacific University, winner of the contest and R. L. Putman, of Eugene Bible University, second. First an nouncement made Immediately after the contest gave first place to Putman and second to Grathwell. The error was made. President Bush nell. of Pacific University, said yester day, by the officials In totaling up the awards made by the judges. "Grathwell is one of the best-known X.rohibition speakers in the Northwest." said President Bushnell. "and I think it only fair to him. and to Mr. Putman, too. that the error be corrected. It was unintentional, I am sure, and the correction was made from the platform at the earliest possible moment." "Webtoot Oil Dressing (not a shine) but a splendid waterproof shoe grease. Makes shoes ear lots longer, too, .-Adv. - ' - - K i 1 A, ' . - 1 V ; ; i- P Vv:i Nv FINAL ROAD RALLY SET TOMORROW NIGHT, AT 8 O'CLOCK, COMMERCIAL CLIB THE PLACE. All Interested Organisations will Dis cuss Last Details of "Good Roads Day," Fixed for April 23. Monday night, at 8 o'clock, in the Commercial Club Is the time and place set for the final rally of the members of the various clubs of Portland who are to constitute the gang of laborers wno win go out with pick and shovel to labor on the Columbia Hichwav. on "Good Roads day," April 25. George L. Baker, chairman of the joint organization of clubs which have arranged to co-operate with the Ad Club, originator of the movement, will presiae. -MemDers ot the County Com mission. City Commission. sta.to offi cials and many prominent good roads workers from other parts of the state will be present to participate in the rany. Announcement of the details of the campaign and arrangements made for transportation, feeding, and supplying the army of roadworkers will be made. W. W. Hewitt, chairman of the Ad Club committee, says he believes it will De possiDie to have a gang of fully 2000 Portland men at" work on the Highway on "Good Roads day." v.nanenges are flying thickly be- rOHTHXB MAX WHO SE 11 RKS GOOD POSITION AT SEATTLE. Rlalne R. Smltk. Blaine. R. Smith, a well-known resident of Portland, will leave this week for Seattle, where he will become general manager of the Denny-Renton Clay- &' Coal Company, for which concern he has been local manager for the last three years. Previously Mr. Smith had been connected with the Western Clay Company. He has lived In Portland for 40 years and has numerous friends here. 5 T ; ' U " i .it r 1 n ; " 1 1 X Y i nirm.n- n i, . i,m!n u-in tii i lini.i n I 4 ""n-eoij -a . . tween the Realty Board. Rotary Club. Progressive Business Men's Club and other organizations aj to the number of men they will turn out and the amount of work they, will do in the day. The primary candidates who have good roads planks in their platforms have already responded to a summons from the Ad Club and have agreed to go out and put In a day's work on the road. They are: Arthur Langguth. candidate for nomination to the State Senate, and C. W. Hohlt. candidal, fur County Commissioner. Other candi dates are expected to take similar action before the end of the week. ieuers rrom other counties indicate that the interest in "Good Roads v" and its proper observance has widely spread and that there will be many thousand men out on the roads in every section of the state on April 25. 27 SEEK COMMITTEE JOBS Of Precinct Candidates Filing Yester day, AH .ire Republicans but Two. Twenty-five more Republican candi dates for precinct committeeman, one Democrat and one Progressive, filed their declarations with the County Clerk yesterday. Here is the list: Republican Georae Weinateln tw-. cinct 90; R. R Brandon, precinct 273; n r. uuncar, precinct 245; A. W. France, precinct 20; O. Co veil, precinct 203; W. H. Williams, precinct 189; W. E. Harris, precinct 8; T. B. McDevitt, Jr., precinct 35; H. C. King, precinct 222; P. J Maher. precinct 17; L. A. Marsh, precinct 8; L. Victoria Hamp ton, precinct 85: W. R. Singletary, pre cinct 173; A. W. Gates, precinct 49; Eugene Willis, precinct 146; A. J. Gant ler. precinct 154; W. H. Bard, precinct 136; L O- Rogers, precinct 184; W. F. Young, precinct 156; C. A. Van Glan precinct 128; I. - W. Skadon. precinct 157: R. L. Duncan." precinct 107; w. E. Ball, precinct 92; J. S. Primer, pre cinct 4; T. J. Lichtenberger. precinct 232. Democrat H. A. Lee. precinct 130. Progressive Sanfield Macdonald. precinct 249. v or V..-Xxtijal f trCf' i c- OLD A" MEN ORGANIZE VETERANS OF FAMOl'S BATTERY TO PERPETUATE GLORIES. Military Organization In Oldest In the ' Went of Itn Kind Roster of ex Members Starts With Full Lists. "Veterans or Battery 'A' " la the name of a new organization which has been brought into existence for the purpose of perpetuating the history and high standing of Battery "A." Ore gon National Guards. This battery Is the oldest military organization In the West. In order to foster comradeship among its ex-members and to main tain Interest In the present active bat tery, which still enjoys an enviable standing among the National Guard batteries of the field artillery of the United States, this "Veterans" organi zation has been formed. For a number of years the ex-members of the battery have contemplated such an organization. At the 48th anniversary banquet of the battery. In February, the ex-members decided to get together. The ex-members as sembled at the Armory on April 3, at a "charter member" meeting roster. General Charles F. Beebe. an hon- EVASGEI.IST MOLDS MEET INGS IX WOODLAWN. V JHX1Gi:j: W "V'Aly : .v J - t v . ( I 1 t- .i I- X XT: V ,1:: Melvia Pntnsan. Melvin Putman. one of the best-known evangelists of the Christian Church. is holding meetings at the Woodlawn Chris tian Church. Mr. Putman differs from most evangelists in that he attracts the people by his elo quence and powerful presenta tion of the gospel, never resort ing to sensationalism, slang or funny stories. The Woodlawn Church ob tained his services bees use of an unexpected off date. The meet ings will continue throughout this week. .... V v i ' - .... - . ; ! '? r - Don't Think of Buying a Piece of Furniture Until You Have Read This The Entire Stock of One of Portland's Largest Furniture Houses on Sale at About ONE-HALF Price ,NW' hi.ere JPortland. ladies and gentlemen, is presented to you the greatest opportunity you have ever had to buy the best of fur niture at a saving. A real furniture sale is being held, a sale where everything is reduced and deeply reduced. It is a sale with a reason, a sale where your choice of the very best of furniture, the pick and cream of the furniture world, is being offered at a saving of about one-half price. i ThI Gojdeen Furniture Co., one of Portland's greatest stores h0& tliBvXSB Street and tJnion Avenue, had stocked up ?SJi?iSMgibTencaine the crash that necessitated and forced this sale. The Portland Railway, Light & Power Co re- IZ1' CafM f?rmerly Passed s bi? sre Je no mo", and what was one of the busiest trading centers of the city is now far 5f SCJl?d .d2Stn? thls t1 is brought about. The store is not going out of business, however, but an immediate adjustment of affairs to the new conditions is necessary, and that is why all surplus stocks are being sold now at once. The particulars of this big sale were given the readers of The Ore gonian a few days ago in a large two-page advertisement, since which tune this great store has been a bee-hive of activity. If you are in need r JZTnnh? Pnase large or small, this is an opportunity you cannot afford to overlook. The savings are simply immense, and you will be amazed at the offenngs in all departments. Make up your mind now. Get out that pocketbook and come. To reach this sale take Rose City or Beaumont cars. They stop in front of the store during the sale, or transfer to the Russell-Shiver 6ars They pass withm one block. mT THE STORE WHERE THIS BIG SALE IS BEING HELD IS ??JL0LDEEN FURNITURE COMPANY, OCCUPYING THE LARGE FOUR-STORY BUILDING AT EAST BURNSIDE STREET SSNBr EAST APPBOAIIS Out-of-Town Customers, Send Your Mail Orders Now We Guarantee a Tremendous Saving Upon orary member, was present and save a very Interesting historic talk on the earlier struggles of the battery and Na tional Guard. Reminiscent talks were made by other "veterans." touching on the 48-year history of the battery. The officers of the "Veterans of Bat tery 'A' " are: Lee M. Clark, command er; W. H. Downlngr. lieutenant-commander; George K. Hall, secretary; O. A. Moe. treasurer. The charter members are: K. O. Bender. Fred A.' Burgard. K. II. Burns. O. G. Campbell, C. W. Campbell. Lee M. Clark. Bert V. Clayton. W. H. Down ing. R R. Doane, Frederick W. Flnke, Hal V. Grim. Charles R. Gatchet Ed ward T. Hall. George A. Hall. W. A. Haworth. George K. Hall. John P. Krupe. Dell Morgan, O. A. Moe. Arnold Olsen. H. W. Ormandy. George B. Ot terstedt. Theodore Roy. A. J. Roy. W. E. Robson. Fred H. Rlttenour. Non J. Young, Harry R. Bpurlock. R. P. titan ley. Raleigh C. Wilson. Hiram W. Welch and George D. Young. The next meeting. "Souvenir and Relic Night." will be held In the Arm ory Friday evening, June Si. An ex hibit of souvenirs, photographs, old uniforms, firearms ' etc, of historic value will be the feature. NEAR $2,000,000 ON HAND Semt-Monthly Statement of Various Outstanding Funds Issued. The city has a total of $1.363. 971.61 on hand in the various standing funds, according to the semi-monthly state ment Issued yesterday by City Treas urer Adams. The report showing the balances In the various funds Is as follows: Oenerml 3T.rl 4 nr. Department .. ......... Police Department ............ Strt repair Bonded Indebtedness Interest... I.irhllns Park Street cleaning; and sprinkling.. Improvement bond sinking; Improvement bond interest..... Water - Park and boulevard............ Broadway bridge .............. (Garbage crematory ............ Municipal Jail Flreboat and fire main. ....... . Special bridge .. .......... Kinking Water bond sinking Water fund bond account Police and Pira Department re- 1.&S7.CB 1 - V44 -:-.:i.44 72.4H4.4T B.270.OO 4.747.81 J7.13 81ft.OW4.HT - 7-'i.3:i S7S.S;!1.67 a7.4.-7.L"J 5.I75..VS ;.--7S.10 )o.on lOS 03 S.tlHO.M To.aon.is 2,342. Ml 22.05 lier ;s.S5 Bonded indebtedness sinking... r.r.4. 74 Street improvement 1"7 lJ Pi Sewer 2.o T.4 Street extension Il.fe47.07 Total . . .1.8IU.J1.1 36 FEE SUITS TO BEGIN Legal Papers Are Preparing Against Delinquent Corporations. Suits will be filed this week against 36 active corporations for the collec tion of corporate fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914. with penalty for delinquency and Interest since the fees were due. The legal papers are In course of preparation by Deputy District Attorney Murphy and will be filed In a few days. The corporations involved follow: The Tillamook . Power Company the Waterfront Company, Swiss-American Milk. Products Company, Yamhill anl- tary Public Market Company. Wash ington Northern Railroad Company. Saginaw Orchard & Timber Company. Wildwood Springs Company. North western Cement Gun Company. North west Refrigerating Machine Company, Pacific Candy Machine Company, Ore gon Speed Boat Company. Newberg Development Company, the Leet Union Company, American Safety Powder Company, the Coast Wire Fence Com pany, the Art Amusement Company. Nadir Land Company. Oregon "Engrav ing Company. People's Building Com pany. Schacht Motor Car Company of Oregon. St. Helens Realty Company. Standard Fender Company, Typewriter Auto-Pneumatic Company. Patent Pro duce Company. Blasier Timber Com pany, Arcadia Land Company, Beau mont Land Company. Blaster Invest ment Company. Coast Supply & Manu facturing Company, the Ideal Candy Company, Lewis County Electric Com pany, Individual Ice Machine Company. Oregon Marine Company. Multnomah Mechanical Manufacturing Company. Portland Collapsible Box Company and the American Timber Company. RAILWAY AGENTS TO MEET Many Companies Will Be Represent ed at Vancouver Meeting. VANCOUVER. Wash April 11. (Special.) The North Coast Passenger Agents' Association will hold a meet ing in Vancouver April 21 and will be guests of the Commercial Club. The following roads will be repre sented: Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul. Great Northern. Grand Trunk j A yMiii J el r that are made to stay sharp. Demanded by experts be cause they cut either thick good or thin with one un- varying, exact cut the entire length of the blades. Wits jdj save time, pstjenco and material and last long. Cost little more than unknown, unreliable kinds. Ask the mercjiant say "Wiss" he will know you want the " 4 best. 50 and un. 1 1 mm n -xa 1 1S1 IF YOU DON'T SEE THIS IT ISN"T A AVISS '14(S1I1SUUU. t. I iisw st . The Wis Tinner snip will cut a 20 your work properly. Every Purchas I I . Pacific. Northern Pacific. Pacific Coast steamship Company. Southern Pacific coeur d Alene & tit. Joe Transportation Company, Spokane Inland Empire and ' the Spokane. Portland A Seattle Rail road. AS-CAP-S0 promptly relieves headache, neuralgia and la grippe. For sale by Portland Hotel Pharmacy and all druggists. Adv. 0YXERNUT BREAD "".n ni:i.irioiM.v;onii , S. Bakery. K. 1 1th aad Mandera. A -" I'-.W.'lMfclilgBlMl WllBlttlliMMiSli.llLi.i.liLir S It Pays to be Careful j when buying scissors. J To be sure youre pf ripht ask for the lj Wis s Test. You take no chances with Pi Scissors . fjj and Shears IS "J" STANDARD WTSS TEST' L; A dean, true cut rrom bed to pant through 32 thirfrnrssns oi cheese cloth. ii penny wire bail proof that it will do