Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 1914)
18 LIVES DEPEND UPON Continuance of Work of Visit ing Nurses Is Up to Cam paign for Fund. 16 BOOTHS TO BE PLACED Prominent AVomen to Preside OTer bales of Membership Costing $3, So or $10 Leaders Sure of Success. The future of the charitable work of the Visiting Nurse Association rests with the success of tomorrow's cam paign, which will continue from 10 o'clock in the morning until 5 o'clock In the evening. Women prominent in social circles of Portland will preside at 16 booths in the downtown section of the city to receive membership do nations. Enrollment in this beneficent association may be had as low as $3 a year and other memberships may be had at 5 and 110 a year. Thousands of poor in Portland can testify to the splendid work being done by this organization, which now faces a crisis in its financial affairs. At an approximate expense of J500 a month or $6000 a year the Visiting Nurse Association is going 12500 be hind this year. This does not in the least reflect on the management, but Is simply the result of too small a contributing membership. There are now 425 members in the association, and by the campaign tomorrow the association hopes to increase this num ber to 1000. Larger Membership to Save. With a contributing membership of 1000 persons paying from J3 to $10 a vear each, the financial difficulties will be solved. Many of the members pay more than the stipulated amounts, and the tuberculosis fund maintained by the association has many subscriptions of J100 a year. Arrangements for tomorrow's can vass have been in the hands of a com mittee composed of Mrs. Robert G. Dieck. chairman, Mrs. Thomas D. Hon eyman and Mrs. S. S. Montague, and various sub-committees. They have planned to open 16 booths in the heart of the city tomorrow; in every one two or more women will preside. They have asked that all who desire to help offer their services tomorrow at the booths, for numerous solicitors may be needed to encourage people to take out memberships. There is little doubt of Tie success of the campaign in the minds of the leaders. Realizing tne value of the work. Portland residents Will be generous with their support it Is thought. The lowest memberships would call for contributions of but 25 cents a month. Work la Among; Poor. The work of the Visiting Nurse Asso elation is among the poor of the city. Assistance is lent those rto are 111 and too poverty-stricken to afford to Day for doctors and nurses. When it is possible the patients always pay a little toward their expenses, but this is not a requirement. Of particular value is this association to the needy mothers of the city, helping In many ways in the care of children. During the Summer a milk station was opened which proved of inestimable value ac cording to the testimony of mothers "ho benefited by it. The milk sta tion was open from June 15 to Septem ber 1. and 71 babies were fed from there It provided examination by physicians as well as the prescription of correct milk foods. The funds of the Visiting Nurse Association are divided into two divi sions, one known as the general fund and the other as the tuberculosis fund. The general fund Is derived from the annual membership dues, donations, and the annual birthday tea. It is ex pended in the care of patients suffering Irom non-contagious diseases, except when, with authority of the Board of Health, special nursing service may be employed for contagious' cases. Seal Sale Provide Fund. The tuberculosis fund has been raised by the sale of Red Cross stamps and special pledges. This money is sufficient to pay the salaries of two nurses engaged in that work, the ex pense of maintenance of the tubercu losis clinic, and to pay for milk, eggs. bedding, clothing and other necessities for those too poor to provide them for themselves. The eight graduate nurses employed are under the superintendent. Miss E. E Grlttlnger, who has headquarters at 601 Medical building. One nurse is de tailed only to the care of mothers and bablea. Baby clothes, underwear and bedding supplies are kept and hun dreds of garments are distributed in the course of a year to those needing them. . Four sub-stations have been estab lished where nurses are in attendance certain hours of the week. They are at the free tuberculosis dispensary, the Albina branch of the People's Institute, the Neighborhood House and the Marshall-street Presbyterian Church in North Portland. Fifty square miles of territory is divided among the nurses, each of whom has a particular district to serve. Patients Are Grateful. Many a letter similar to the follow ing is received by the association every week In appreciation of Its work: "We wish most sincerely to thank the nurses of the Visiting Association, Miss Reader and Mrs. Maitland, for their ktndness and assistance during the illness of our little daughter, Esther. (Signed) Mr. and Mrs. A. Benoit. 83 E. 29th street" "Just a small present, a check for all I can afford at present. Hoping this will find you In a pleasant disposition. just like I used to see you. Respect fully yours. (Signed) Olaf Herrlin." A recent case handled by the asso ciation was a mother who was 111. When the nurse visited the home, she saw a little child just able to toddle along the floor. It was suffering from Infantile paralysis. A nurse took the case, obtained the best medical atten tion Portland could give, and with a surgeon's care there now Is hope the youngster may walk. Poorly-Fed Babe Saved. The attention of one of the visiting nurses was called to a case of malnu trition last February. A child weigh ing ten pounds at birth had fallen to six pounds A daily visit, care at the milk station, etc., helped until the child now weighs 15 pounds and Is healthy. A recent case was found by the Visiting Nurse Association where a poor mother was ill and in need of Im mediate hospital attention. The visit ing nurse co-operated with the County physician, and In less than an hour the poor woman was receiving atten tion in a hospital and arrangements had been made with neighbors to take care .of the three children until the mother's recovery. Meanwhile the oth er charitable associations of the city had been interested in this case and the family will be taken care of until HEARTS TOMORROW PHOTOGEAPHS ILLUSTEATE WORK OF VISITINGNUESE ASSOCIATION. oV.!. rt irtrtlr nftor Itaftlf Thft natien was in a serious condition and proba- Diy wouia nave aieu nan on ntt -c ! 3 ,1.1. .j r-a .jnfl hur thrfli littre ones would nave Deen orpnaneu and left to the care of Institutions. Fear Hard to Overcome. The object of the Visiting Nurse As sociation is to apply remedies, alle viate bad conditions, relieve and re move causes of Illness and poverty and to show the people how to use what means they have at hand. This is some times difficult to achieve, especially among those who understand and speak l(tle English. They have a fear of hospitals, which, in Europe, are con ducted on less humanitarian lines than in this country. This takes consider able persuasion to overcome. It is the aim of the association to educate these people to a realization that the nurse and physician are their friends, to whom they can come freely for advice and help, forgetting their superstitious fears. Booths tomorrow will be in charge of the following named women: Northwestern bank building Mrs. T. D. Honeyman, Miss Weidler. Yeon building Mrs. S. S. Montague. Mrs. E J. Labbe. Portland Hotel Mrs. P. J. Cronln. Mrs. A. D. McDougall. Benson Hotel Mrs. Henry Russell Talbot, the Misses Lambert. Multnomah Hotel Mrs J. C. E. King, Mrs. John Claire Montelth. Imperial Hotel Mrs. James Kerr, Mrs. Donald Green. Commercial Club building Mrs. A. A. Morrison, Mrs. W. D. Wrheel wright. Chamber of Commerce building Mrs. C U. Gantenbeln and assistants. Morgan building Mrs. J. I. Honey- "le'lling building Mrs. Everett Ames and assistants. Electric building Mrs. H. Thanhau ser, Mrs. Warren E. Thomas. j k. Gill's Miss Jessie Farrell, Mrs. Walter Warren. Mpler & Frank Company Mrs. E. Ehrman, Mrs. S. Frank, Mrs. M. Fleish- ner. . Lipman. Wolfe & Co. Mrs. J. r ran. Watson, Mrs. J. G. Gauld. Olds. Wortman & R-ms nLssVfntu Roberts Bros.' store Mrs. Thomas Roberts and assistants. WAR EFFECTS DISCUSSED W. D. Wheelwright Says Exports of Foodstuffs May Remain Normal. That the effect of the European war on business conditions in the United States is as yet uncertain, and will depend greatly upon the length of the struggle, was asserted last night by W D Wheelwright, president of the Pacific Lumber Company, in an ad dress in Library Hall before the Colo rado State Society. Mr. Wheelwright says that France entered the to o recover Alsace and Lorraine, while England was actuated by a desire to fulfill her treaty obligations. "The loss of crops in Europe, on ac count of the war," said Mr. Wheel wright, "may be offset by the corre sponding poverty, and the resulting loss in the consumption of American nriucts. Thus it is not at all certain SSf'S-rwi! IntSigV tne Port qud last night as to their con tnat t"5 ' t-hj c. ........ -,i.-,T iht V siting Nurse . the TTnited States. OI lOWSLU'.a -. . "The course of action to be taken bv the American business men is dlffi-.-..i -. If the war is a matter of months, one course should j j If it is to last for De auuiitti, years it will require a readjustment In lem in United the business anairs 01 tne "France entered tnis war oecause she was not a good loser in 1870. She has always wanted to recover Alsace and Lorraine. Wre must say for Eng land that she entered the war solely on account of her treaty obligations, and at the personal request of the Belgian King." Dr. C. A. Ramsey presided at the meeting. ..... I VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF PORTLAND. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN. I Help the Needy Sick. I Monday. Sept 14, is V. N. A Day. I Hereby Subscribe $ ; Per year for the support of the Visiting Nurse Association. I Name 1 Address Memberships: Annual 13, 15, $10. Sustaining $23 and up. THE SUNDAY OREGOffTAJf. PORTLAHP. SEPTEMBER 13, 1914. - JBsrBiB8sMssMs Hiinii-iim " w -.aanlnTngnmT bbbbB ' SiTT hsssnmsaasaam REGARD IS GENERAL High Praise for Visiting Nurses Voiced by All. CLUBS PLEDGE ASSISTANCE Admen Are Notified by Telephone to Help Cause Tomorrow Small Contribution Plan Deemed ' Best to Aid Organization. That it Is a most meritorious char ity, worthy of the generous support of a city, is the unanimous opinion oi itiiena of Portland, ictions regarding the Visiting Nurse Association. If such a feeling is as general as supposed, the success of "V. N. A day" tomorrow seems assured, say the campaign leaders. ..v.... nnorp me as being enthusi- 4. "".j -i- astlcally In favor of the continuance of the viaiung wuisc naoui-ianu.., Charles F. Berg of the Portland Ad Club. "The Ad Club has taken up the object through its executive committee and all the members have been tele phoned to acquaint them with the worthiness of this organization. "We can recommend to the kind con sideration of Portland's citizens this most deserving charity. One can ap preciate even the kindness of a nelgh- bor in the hour of sickness how much more will be appreciated the attention of experienced nurses by those who cannot afford medical attention." Rotarians Pledged to Aid. J. C. English pledges the support of the Rotary Club to the campaign to- raonuw. m "When women like those in charge of the association s camyaie" in coliclt aid. it IS up to the business men of this city at n..ta fnTiila fnr thft carrying on of the work." said Mr. English. "We ItdL ' :- should eliminate the need of these t, tnr oimnnrt T bplieve KUUltU uc5fiiu .w. - -- , that the small-contribution plan is the logical way or nanunng tne situation. rr .. nADnr,a Q -e. frtnH of fOllOW- ing the 'lines of least resistance, and it is only when a subject is brought to their attention by an active campaign like this tnat tney realise ua "The Rotary Club hopes to bring Inti this association. I C.C1J lut.iivi.. ...... - - doubt if there are any who will make the plea tnat tney cannot at iot m , oC . mnn.V, fnf Sllf-h Work. lUrQ - uKma a. - " voiced the opinion of many when he said: . 'Ttrvo. th. VIolHnn- NTlrse Association Is doing is a wonderful work for the people who need It most, it is a met 1. ......., ..nAT-tfllrino- for all the ooor that are ill. With no sectarian affili ations and the right kind of persons in charge of the work it deserves hearty commendation." Pastor Has Praise. "it is one of the most efficient, best managed charities tnat 1 anu, ue dared Dr. A. A. Morrison, 01 tne .inn ity Episcopal Church. it is non-sec ...i.n qtiH Tinrftlv humanitarian 1 charity of the highest order. I think the people of Portland will respond generously to the call for aid. "Judgtng from what it has been, the Visiting rsurse Association 10 a. buuu thing, and we will do all we can to help . u . . IT T-l f .. .1 1- . .1 1 1 it along, aoserteu nuia'.c president of the Commercial Club. "We need such an organization now if we ever did, and its work should be con tinued. The small amounts asked for should bring many subscriptions." "The Visiting Nurse Association is something we cannot afford to dispense with," maintained Rabbi Jonah B. Wise. "I have come into personal contact with its work in South Portland and find it to be the most effective form of help ful benevolence in the city. The scien tific aid of trained women for those who cannot afford medical attendance Is worthy the support of all loyal citi zens." Often there isn't much difference be tween a selfish interest and a heartfelt conviction. BOURNE GIVES AID TO REPUBLICANS Donor of $500 to Fund Teils Why Democrats Should Be Retired Now. DEPRESSION CAUSE TOLD Letter to State Central Committee Lays to Democratic "Maladmin lstralon" Reasons for Busi ness Conditions Today. Reasons why the Democratic party should be retired from its present con trol of Congress are given by Jona than Bourne. Jr., in a letter addressed to the Republican state central com mittee, received yesterday. Mr. Bourne enclosed his personal check for 500 as a contribution to the Oregon campaign, wtlh the apology that he would have been able to contribute more if it had not been for the business depression due to Democratic "mal-administra-tlon" and the European war. The effect of the Democratic tar ft law and the repeal of the free tolls provision of the Panama Canal act are two of the party acts censured by Mr Bourne. The text of the letter follows. "WASHINGTON. Sept. 4. Hon. Charles B. Moores. Chairman Republ c an State Central Committee. Imperial Hotel. Portland Or. . close herewith my check Payable to your order for uu as ni v.u...- r "r d k'i..,t, i-amnalun now tlon lO me n""""-" . TC 5,, f being conducted by you in the State of Oregon. I had expected to senu ,Uu $1000. but I rina wi .'TZ . .' . n.railn mal-admin- Slon lnciaem iu c... lirn istration and accentuated by the Euro pean war limit my tonmui u.. -" inclosed amount. I trust that the pro ceeds of the inclosed check, used n accordance with Federal and btate laws may assist in the promulgation of Information as to Republican accom plishments and dissemination of just criticisms of Democratic failures. Duties Keep Donor In East. . , a fAafh Oreeron bv this time in order to participate in the cam naign and present in person my .rea sons why I believe that the electoral of Oregon snouia give an -victorv to the Republican party next November. My official duties necessi tate my presence nere; n. i. prived at present of the pleasure of a visit home and opportunity of seeinB my friends and presenting to them my reasons for urging loyal support to the Republican party in the coming elec tion. . .. . . "In my opinion, tne greatest i before this country, and. in fact. before the civilized world is that or Popular vs. Delegated uovoi Personally. I am convinced that the general welfare of every community is better served by the distribution rather than the centralization of power in . onTiroT- rlplpe-ated to or government. i assumed by any Individual can . only re sult In benefits commensurate w ith that individual's honesty, aoimy, T" , ness and experience. Self-interest, and generally selfish interest, nearly al ways determines the postponed action of any individual, uonv-, ---vinced that the best government Is that which bestows the greatest powers and ull the Deople and respoasmaiwco .... , , delegates no more power to any single individual tnan is iw"w to administer laws enacted directly by the people or through their representa tives, the legislative bodies. So for many years, I have been an ardent ad vocate of popular government. . a- i r. r-1 t- rtn n ar n 1 W flVS be opposed to enlarging the powers of . nrrr r that Dartv is dominated by the South, where all other Issues are suDoroinaieu iu . qneatlon. During the present Demo cratic administration, executive dic tatorship has reached its climax. Con gress having been rendered almost . - .,VM,rtrtrifint tn thfi White completely auuv - House in violation of the fundamental principles of our 5071.1.. -- L i rn crvoa have estab- llshed the policy of controlling all Im portant legislation Dy puriy r Vk "This means that a minority of the , Trails mn.v deter- SSSttS course that House shall take upon questions 01 - ; " absolutely anmisui"ot of representative and popular govern ment. A itenaioridi ."""-- ------ 1 unknown in tne nisiory . publican party. Bureaucracy at Helgnt. "Bureaucracy has reached the height of its power. Department ana r heads seize ana ei:i.i ------ -. control which should be exercised only . enwiftr laws enact- under deiimtc i ed by the legislative branch of the gov ernment, under tne ------ tlon ours is rapidly becoming a govern ment of men and not of law an ipse dixit a government of whim, favorit ism and prejudice and not a govern ment of, by and for the people Such a government can nui . "Other reasons why I believe the . cvrttii hA retired 0 conYro. "of the National Congress and the Republican party . power, are as follows: Pu iAn-tcintinn onened "Democratic mm " T. our markets to competition with cheaper production abroad w"hfith,t result that imports, during the first "ne months of the Democratic tariff law. increased over $162,000,000 as compared with the corresponding period two years before rhat ac tional amount of money is lost to this country and added to the wealth of other nations. How West Is Affected Is Told. "In enacting a tariff law. the Demo cratic party was not only neglectful of the best interests of the country as a whole, but it grossly discriminated against the producers of the West, placing upon the free list products Placing uj. jiv. iaree Dortion irom wniii " - -- - - , )T,rtntrial income. The sale of New Zealand butter and Chinese eggs . I,.- nf the Pacific Coast i. h nrice the Pacific Coast rcUUtca r-- Tho sale of Argen tine corn in the markets of Illinois is not merely an injury to producers of not the country but an in- hat sf 'y,' throughout turv mj . . . , the west. i - "--- .- age of wool prevented a reduction in the price 01 mat mmnmiii obscufe the fact that throwing our markets open to competition with the t tha lm.rln nroducer a worio gia . r - - lower price than he would otherwise receive. When worm pronuumn nio reached its normal stage, the inevitable result will be felt by the American woolgrower. Temporary high prices for some products because of the Eu ropean war does not alter the fact that Democratic tariff policies are destruc tive of American Industries. "The proposal to pay Colombia $25, 000,000 and tender that country an apology for the action of this Govern ment in connection with the Panama Canal Zone is an act which should meet the disapproval of the American people. "Under Democratic Administration, with the approval of the Democratic Senate, the diplomatic service has been "made one of the spoils of politics. Men long tramed in the diplomatic service have been set aside In order that men with no particular fitness for the po sitions might be te warded for political support. "Repeal of the free tolls provision of the Panama Canal act was a repudia tion of a pledge mads by the Demo cratic party In its platform and on the stump and was unjustified by either home interests or foreign obligations. "The Democratic party has lost no opportunity to endeavor to evade the classified civil service laws and regu lations, which took a large part of the Government service out of the spoils system of politics. While the classi fied civil service system by no means has reached perfection, it is immeas urably better in its results than the spoils system which It succeeded and to which the Democratic party has sought to return. "The effect of Democratic Admin istration upon American Industry is shown by the record of commercial failures. For the month of July. 1914. befere the European war had affect ed business conditions, the liabilities of concerns that were thrown Into Ex-Seuator Jnoamin, unurne. jr., , Who Sends Contribution to . Orearon Fund. Republican Campaign bankruptcy aggregated $20, 377,148, as compared with $12,150,070 for the same month In 1911, when Republican pol icies were in force. "Through unfamiliarity with the needs of an undeveloped section of the country or through heedlessness of conditions there existln the Demo cratic Administration of the Post office Department has discontinued many lines of star route mail service vitally essential to the prosperity, con venience and comfort of those who have gone to the frontier to find new homes and make the wilderness pro ductive. "For the reasons briefly stated here, I earnestly hot e for return of the Re publican party to power and desire to aid in accomplishment of that result. (Signed): "JONATHAN BOURNE, JR." laUBM REPUBLICANS OPEN OFFICE FOR CAMPAIGN. Ronald C. Glover, Old Associate of Rep resentative, In Charge Committee men to Meet September 19. SALEM, Or., Sept. 12. (Special.) The Republican Congressional committee of the First District has established head quarters at room 208, the Hubbard t..(,Af ,hi. nttv anri la nlnnnlng a UU11U1IL6, lino - campaign in behalf of the re-election of Representative nawiey. me m-u- . 111 1, nf Ronald t . quarters win t,c km " m , . . Glover, for many years associated with Mr. Hawley, and laminar uu u llc service. Chairman W. J. Culver, 01 tne com mittee, today sent out a call to the Con gressional committeemen in the 17 counties of the First District to 00 present at a meeting September 1. -.1 it i., .vn0ptnH that thorouirh or ganization will be perfected. It Is not expected mat itepresBuiau ... . KA'n-A .Via .l.crlnn win oe 111 tjiesu :"" - - November 3, unless Congress adjourns before that time, as he has heretofore expressed his intention to remain at his post of duty. He has not been In Ore gon since the convening of Congress In December, 1912, as Congress has been practically in continuous session since that time. When Congress Is not In session It has been tne custom ui w Hawley to return to Oregon and spend . . . 1 n.i.v. Vila f-nnatitll- nis time comei 1 me, i.m - - ents and personally acquainting hlmselt with the needs of the district. Commenting upon tne respect to the re-election 01 repre sentative Hawley and the plans of the committee, Mr. Glover said: "We are planning to maae a visoiuu campaign, not because we believe such activity In behalf of Mr. Hawley Is at all necessary, for he is more worthy of election tnan ever ueiuie ant. . nnic,- v.or-Biiuft of his experience and hard and successful work. He would be elected by a plurality 01 irom t A r n n . ...J, Hni.ht If hft COUld tU.UUU VUICB, be here to give his personal attention to his campaign, anu we, n.o j ....... tn fiB-Vit for the esire anu Htvfwflo - - - maximum plurality for the reason that Mr. Hawley is entitled to mat inwo- .-A t.l. t. -.mnina In U' Vl In IT tOn ment wime ne inn.... ... and devotes his time and energy to the service of the people during the pro longed sessions of Congress, even though his political opponent in Oregon has .. - i ui. Antlva norlnrl been active tor weeitn. ia c.t.. a-- - A , . ttu V. Xaan . Vl M P t ft T 1 7.P (1 01 puDllc aervitc urn, t-v.i, ....... by his absolute devotion to the welfare of his constituents ana ne iieta tt .aivcn the time to combat the little pack of political Jackals that skulk about and endeavor to take advantage ot ni in occupation in the public business and make a campaign against him by the use ot misrepresentation i i....--v. -r;ni.d reDorts are reaching us from over all the district. Representative Hawley was born In uenton tjounty anu his neighbors of boyhood days are prac tically unanimous for him. He has tnousanas ui nicnuo m w know him personally as a successful and taltniUl puonc seivant n iliac 'iii'ftinj and character have never been disputed by even the most biased, partisan, and these men and women may be depended upon to win the election by an In creased plurality November 3." r j -ifc j WORKFORHAWLEYBEGUN DENTAL HEADQUARTERS FOR OUT OF TOWN PEOPLE People from all parts of Oregon and Washington cotwtantly visit our office for dental treatment Our J-klll "acknowl edged, and our promptness In finishing work In oM day when required is appreciated by out-of-town patrons. Dr Wise is a false-tooth expert. There Is "AI.WAY oK BEST" in every calling, and Dr. Wise sys clslm to this dis tinction In Oregon. 27 yesrs' expsrlencs. What we can't guarantee we don't do. LOW PRICES FOR IIIGH-GK I I IK. Good Red Rubber Plates, each -'.00 The Best Red Rubber Plates, cai-h ST..V) 22-Karat Gold or Poreelalu Crewa. g5.oo WISE DENTAL CO. RELIABLE PAINLBSS DENTISTS, Phoaes Mala Z02S. A KWBWSZMt Fulling; Bulldlnsr, 122. Third Street FAIR VOTERS WILL AID IN CAMPAIGN Republican Committee Orgafl- izes After Appointment by Chairman Moores. WORK TO BE THOROUGH Tickets for "Harmon)" Dinner in Great Demand' Ilcport Indicate Thinning of PToRresslve Ranks. T. B. Kay Is Visitor. Women are going to take an active part In this campaign. Republican women nre taking tne lead in this kind of activity. Their work will be directed through the women's advisory committee of the Re publican state centra committee, which effected a preliminary organization yesterday. , The commute as oriRinaiiy appoint ed by Charles B. Moores. chairman of the state central committee, tis com posed of the following women: Mrs. B. Bartlett, Mrs. Emma E. Morgan, Mrs. W. R. Ellis, Mrs. L.ulu Crandall. Mrs. A. E. Borthwlck, Mrs. Ella J. Metzgsr and Mrs. Abigail Scott Dunlway. At yesterday s meeting, which was held In the rooms of the State Women's Republican Club, Morrison street, the following officers were elected: President. Mrs. Bartlett: secertary, Mrs. Morgan; treasurer, Mrs. Ellis; corresponding secretary, Mrs. cranoau. Inasmuch as one vacancy existed on the committee, Mrs. Jonn B. Coffey was elected to that place by vote of the other members of the committee. Mrs. Bartlett, In accepting the presi dency, pointed to the necessity of con tinued activity on the part of the women voters in the work of the cam paign. She ridiculed the Idea that the women Bhould assume a non-psrtlsan attitude on public uuestlons and de clared that there Is just as much need of partisanship among the women as there is among the men. She spoke hopefully of Republican prospects In Oregon this year and Im pressed upon her hearers the important work that tho women can do In bring ing about party success. One of ths immediate objects sought by ths committee Is to obtain a Re publican organization of woman In every county of the stste and. through the county organisation, an organisa tion in every precinct. Officers of the stat- committee will communicate at once with women leaders of the party In the various counties of Oregon and will urge them to organise thslr re spective counties at once. Ths women's committees In the several counties will co-operate with their respecttvs coun ty central committees. The plan of organising a stste com mittee of women first wss suggested by Edward D. Baldwin, secretary of the state central committee, and was adopted unanimously at a recent meet ing of the committee. Chairman Moores then made tne appointments. Headquarters for the women's com mittee have been estsbllsho with the Women's Republican Club In room 407 at iBOH Morrison street. All Republi can women are urged to go there and register and to make the rooms their headquarters. Members of the Prohibition psrly held a meeting In their headquarters, room 104 Falling building, Friday even ing. L H. Amos was elected chairman and J. A Dunbar secretary of the or ganization. Unanimous support was voted to state and National prohibition and to National woman's suffrage. Various members of the party who previously had been affiliated with some of the older parties took an active part In the discussions. A committee of three J. A. Dunbsr, Arthur I. Moulton and Roscoe P. Hurst was chosen to arrange for a series of luncheons to be held at 12 o'clock each Wednesday from now until elec tion time. An invitation was extended by Mrs. Mary Malette, president of the Multno mah County Women's ChMstian Tem perance Union, to participate In the luncheon in the Centenary Methodist Church on Wednesday, September II. The Invitation was accepted and a full attendance was promised. Severs can didates will speak. J. H. (Henry) Booth, president of the Roseburg National Bank, at Roseburg. and a brother of Robert A Booth, Re publican candidate for United States Senator, was In Portland yesterday. He reports conditions In Douglas County favorable to Republican success. F. S. Curl, a prominent business man of Pendleton, who has been passing a few days In Portland, said yestardsy that the people of Umatilla County are less Interested in the European war than they are in harvesting their wheat crops, which are enormous. Between their activities la getting thslr crop harvested, he says, the Umatilla people are making preparations for their an nual Round-Up at Pendleton, which, they expect, will attract bigger crowds this year than ever. Umatilla County formerly was the home of Dr. C. J. Smith, ths Democrstic candidate for Governor, but. In Mr. Curl's opinion, he will poll but little if any more than his party vote. ' "Umatilla County Republicans will loyally support the straight Republican ticket and Dr. Wlthycombe will poll an enormous vote," he says. "Ot course, the story hss been widely spread that Dr. Smith Is to sweep ths county. This Is done purely for po litical effect, and if his rrlemls In other coustles are banking on It they will be grevlously disappointed when the re turns come rolling In after the Novem ber election. Umatilla Republicans are active and enthusiastic and will render a good account of themselves." Thomas B. Kay. State Treasurer, was In Portland yesterday and reports that Interest in the coming election will be great throughout the state In spits of the war. He says the "wet" and "dry" question will be one of the most hotly contested issues. Why should It make a young man raw to tell him that he Is gieen? S. E. Corner Third aad Washington.