TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, JANUARY 16, 1916. 9 HI GILL FACES HARD MAYORALTY FIGHT Startling Issue Is Occupying Limelight, , Even as in Campaigns of Yore. ' POLICE CHIEF ACTION VITAL Refusal to Discharge cused of Drinking in Cafe Features Enemies Rally to Figbt. Official Ac in Public Contest. (SEATTLE. Wash, Jan. 15. (Special.) Hi Gill, easily the most unique char acter in the political lite of the North west, is facing, in the Seattle city election of March 7. the fifth and in many ways the most important of h mayoralty campaigns. This is HI GUI's mayoralty record to date: 1910. elected. 1911. recalled. i 1912. defeated for election. 1S14. elected by the largest majority ever griven a Seattle mayoralty candi date. 1916, candidate for re-election. In spite of the overwhelming nature of Mayor GUI's victory in 1914. hi aupporters this year are by no means overconfident. On the other hand, they are inclined to concede that with Oliver T. Erlckson. of the Seattle Council, the leading; opposing candidate. Gill will have a close race for re-election. Gill enemies say tbe Mayor is due for an other descent In his Strang a up and down career. C1U Barely Defeated in 1912. There has been a startlingly differ' nt issue in ever city campaign in which Gill has participated, and the present campaign is no exception. In 1910 Gill was chosen on a frank open town platform. Disclosures of police Kraft and the failure of the Mayor to discharge Chief of Police Wappen stein swung the majority strongly in favor of elimination of the existing restricted district and Gill was re called, being succeeded by Mayor Georce W. Dilling. Dilling decided to retire and the next year the deposed executive ran again, asking the public to exonerate him from the charges against his political record. In a neck-and-neck struggle Gill was defeated, largely through the radical support that his opponent. George F. Cotterill. was able to win in the most radical of all years, 1912. Radical Class la Big; Factor. Two years later another change of scene occurred. With Mayor Cotterill finishing his term, business men gen , erally decided it was time for them to take a hand in- naming a city ezecu tive. They chose for their candidate John D. Trenholme, who had been prominent In politics as chairman of the Democratic county central com mittee. What happened is a matter of his tory. With Trenholme a campaign frankly sponsored by the Seattle Cham ber of Commerce and allied interests. the rank and file of the radical support flocked to Gill, to which was added the former Mayor's strong personal fol lowing. There is a square face about the present campaign. The business men who were chary of Gill as a profes slonal politician two years ago are his strongest aupporters today, while his opponents are counting upon the same radical strength that elected Cot terill in 1912, that largely went to Gill in 1914 and which may prove or may In 1914 and which may or may ent campaign. Clean Campaign Promised. Tn startling contrast to some of Se attle's other political struggles, this promises to be a comparatively clean campaign. Aside from his strong per sonal appeal to the followers of the fortunes of the noted corncob pipe, Gill's greatest strength comes as a re sult of his victory over the recalci trant Council majority in the pro tracted fight, carried to the State SU' preme Court, on the city tax levy. Taxpayers generally, facing mount ing debts and tax bills from the ex tension of city business and the elab orate programme of the Seattle Port Commission, welcomed almost without exception the Mayor s objection to some $270,000 in the city budget and the use of the veto. After the Supreme Court had decided that the five to four Council majority could not adopt the vetoed levy by resolution, to circumvent the executive disapproval, a compromise was reached which was distinctly a Gill victory. Urlrkson Relies on Unions. Councilman Erickson, recognized gen erally as the strongest contender against Gill, is a pioneer single tax advocate and counts heavily upon support from the union labor element and from the Scandinavian vote, aside from being the upholder of radical measures generally. Austin E. Griffiths, the third mayor alty candidate. Progressive National Committeeman, will at the primaries of February 21, two weeks before elec tion, divide with Erickson the radical support. Griffiths was a mayoralty candidate at tbe primaries two years ago. After the election of Gill, Grif fiths was appointed chief of police. This was a clever political stroke by Gill to convince citizens generally that he was in earnest in making his cam paign pledges of keeping a clean town. After a few months, however, Griffiths reached the decision that his genius did not lie in the direction of police work and resigned. Police Chief Eaters Campaign Issue. Louis Lang, the present chief of rolice, is likely to b. made one of the principle Issues of the campaign. Lang some months ago was charged with drinking publicly in a cafe, meeting an entertainer there and accompanying her later to her apartments. An in vestigation by the Council made find ings to this effect, transmitting its re port to the Mayor without recom mendation. Gill declined to discbarge 1-ang and the chief, who contends that he made the clandestine visit merely to trace down a "leak" in his depart ment, has not seen it to be his duty to resign to save his superior from embarrassment. Opponents of Gill profess to see in the Lang incident a repetition of the situation when Gill refused to discharge Chief of Police Wappenstein. The Lang affair never aroused Seattle, however, ss did the Wappenstein disclosures. There is another difference in the fact that from present appearances neither liquor nor the social evil are likely to prove campaign issues this year. Although King County, in the gen eral election of 1914, went "wet" by more than 18.000. Mayor Gill promised, months ago. that as long as hs was Mayor the state prohibition law would e enforced strictly within the city limits. Rootlegglas; Veil Punished. During the fortnight that prohibition has been effective. Seattle has been ept effectually "dry" and the few that ive attempted bootlegging have been apprehended speedily. Nor has the re stricted district attempted a reap pearance under the Gill regime. The presence of a number of gamb ling houses in Seattle has been charged against the Gill administration. While the operations of tbe sporting gentry generally are admitted by Gill backers, the contention is made that the situa tion on the whole is better than during the Cotterill administration. The extended fight between Mayor Gill and the Council majority has re suited, in the present campaign, in i situation more nearly resembling party politics than at any tisne since the non partisan election feature was adopted. Both Gill and Erickson apparently are determined to go through tbe campaign with a selected list of teammates as candidates for Council and other posi tions. Ulll, Forces Are Rallying. On the side of Gill, former Mayor William Hickman Moore and former Engineer K. H. Thomson are expected to lend strong support as Councilmanlc CAPTAIN DAVIS RUNS Native Son Seeks Idaho Gov ernorship at 42. PLATFORM IS .GIVEN OUT Republican, Former West Pointer, Says Be Will Enter Race as Ar dent Champion of Primary Law Captain Is Retired. .............. i BOISE, Idaho. Jan. IS. (Special.) The opening gun in the Republican Gubernatorial campaign was fired here this week when captain m. w. !., of Boise, delivered his keynote address at Nampa and declared that he was the first native-born son. of Idaho to enter a race for ths high office of chief executive of the state. The nature of Captain Davis' address, for -he hinted broadly that if the oc casion demanded It he could shake more political bones than any other candidate, will attract statewide at' t -n H n n. -'' Not only did be enter the political ring as an ardent champion oi ma oi rect primary law, but he asserted he was no man's man except his own and positively was not a machine candi date. The formal entrance of Captain Davis into the Gubernatorial race, wit nessed the withdrawal of Frank A. David, of Moscow, from it. In the platform which Captain Davis launches he says in part: "I am a Republican. I -believe In the principles of the party and In honest party government. In the coming pri maries I shall be a candidate on my party ticket for the nomination of Gov ernor. I shall confine myself strictly within thfi Intent of thn nrlmarv law. candidates, and thus give Gill, In the j shall make so promises to secure event of his re-election, a trlendiy I votes. I shall not enter Into political council. I combinations. I owe no debt which I Corporation Counsel James D. Brad- shall be obliged to pay with a political ford, as a candidate on the Erickson I appointment. 1 shall never allow by ticket, is, likewise, expected to lendlT0f or action as Governor to be in strong support to the anti-Gill wing. fiuenced or controlled by its political In one other feature, thus far, tneieff-ct UDOn mvself or Dartv. present City campaign is a notable One. I ..r -hill onnnint tn Africa enmnatant and that is in Its comparative divorce persons. j ,haU opPose taking care, at xroin slum pviiuio. j . , , I public expense, oi former oilice-holdere Captain .K. G. Davis. Candidate for Governor of Idaho. tician who has had a hand in a Seattle campaign has lost a finger in the ma chinery thus far, end it is evident now that wisdom is coming with expert ence. Hay Defeated In 1012. In the 1912 campaign former Gov- and all others. I shall oppose special privileges and favoritism in lending publio money. I stand for true tern perance. I am opposed to railroad passes for public officials. I shall limit the cost of government by stopping wasteful leaks. I shall reduce the ernor M. E. Hay experienced a particu-1 army of tax-eaters throughout the larly embarassing defeat when State state and I shall begin in the Gov Tax Commissioner Parrish, whom the I ernor's office where I shall dispense executive was supporting personally with the position of private secretary and seml-orr iciaiiy lor Mayor, was ao-ias an unnecessary luxury, feated in the primaries. J. C. Lawrence. Captain Davis is a retired Armv at that time May's strongest opponent captain. He is a graduate of West for the gubernatorial honors, did not Point and later was an instructor of better for himself with his lineup at that time with Gill. Two vears ago the business men. In backina- Mr. Trenholme. r.id so with the full understanding that his close nersonal and nolitical connections with Governor Lister probably would result in the State Administration taking a hand in affairs. The expected hap pened, but what followed was that Be publican politicians took a hand In the campaign also and flocked to GUI support. Race for. Governor Declined. The effect on state politics of Gill's re-election is a subject for conjecture. Ho ha heen urged constantly as a can didate for Governor but has declined as repeatedly. Three years ago Mayor uoirenu set nrecedent by declaring that a man chosen as Mayor had no right to use this office daring his term as a step ping stone to the Governorship, and this stand was generally applauded at that time. Still it has been a long time since Seattle resident has filled the Gov ernor's chair, and the state politicians! while not participating actively In the city, campaign at this time, still are law and history there. Following re tirement Decause of Injury to his foot he returned to his home in Idaho, was elected to '.he Legislature, and served through one session and a session ex traordinary. after which he settled ii Boise, became private secretary to Gov ernor Haines, after he had served as secretary to tne state central commit tee ana later was assistant to the pres ent Attorney-General durlnr thn if aaminisiration. He Is 42 years old. 10 STUDY ruUTMUD UNION MEN TAKE UP UNIVERSITY ARCHITECT WORK. ciass is r-ormea to meet Friday at Benson Polytechnic School Upon Reqnest of Labor Delegates. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. Eugene, keeping their eyes open and watching I Jan. 15. (Special.) As a result of a proceedings closely. . BIG WHEAT YEAR LIKELY RECORD YIELD OF 115 PROBABLY REPEATED. SAY EXPERTS. If Snow Remains for Another Week ana Then Is Melted Gradually Growers Expect 42,500,000 Yield. SPOKANE, Wash.. Jan. 15. (Special.) rtnlv ,) mnt unusual Snrlnsr con- r rr . . ditions can prevent Washington's wheat croo from arriving at the May and June maturing period with prospects for an average production per acre equal to the record season of 1915. A reduction in acreage from 10 to 15 per cent will result in a total pro duction of from 42,500.000 to 45,000,000 bushels against a crop in the state last year of 60.000,000 bushels. Tbe keeping of the present coat of of snow throughout the Inland Empire for another week or more and its re moval then by a gradual thaw are the conditions necessary to bring the Fall- petition to the university from members of the carpenters' union Portland, the university school of ar chitecture will undertake Its first ex tension work. The class was organ ized in is weeK In Benson Polytechnic scnooi, where an classes will be held, uiass worn win oegin this week un der the Instruction of Professors E. F. Lawrence, director of the school of architecture, and Percy P. Adams, as sistant. , Tbe study of graphistatlcs and avian tity estimates will be taken up. This study will enable the members of the class to figure out the strength of beams and other building material, and aid tnera to rind from plans and speci fications the quantity of material nec essary for the construction of a build ing, so that small jobs of contracting can De undertaken. B. W. Sleeman. one of the leaders of the Portland carpenters' union, was the first to suggest such a course. Pro fessor Lawrence, whose home is in Portland, met a committee of the car penters and arranged for the organiza tion of such an extension class. Through L. R. Alderman, Superintendent of the Portland schools, the use of a room was secured in the Benson Polytechnic Duuding. The first lecture will be given by Professor Adams Friday night. At this time it win be decided as to how often tbe classes win meet. sown wneai aateiy inrougu mo . unn I r-e-i of the Winter and guarantee a fair LUUUCd IIYOIHLL UrrlUtrii) amount or &pnng moisture. These statements are based on the comparison of reports from half a dozen important grain sections of the nland Empire and on Information in the hands of Spokane grain producers. While Colfax reports as big a reduc tion In- aoreage as 40 per cent, Lewis- ton growers will make no decrease In the small grain acreage. Fall seeding in the Big Bend was unusually light. Junction City Eastern Star Masons Hold Ceremonies. and but increased Spring seeding will meet I L W. Mallory. JUNCTION CITY, Or., Jan. 15. (Spe cial.) Junction City Chapter No. 111. Eastern Star, Installed officers and held a banquet Tuesday evening. The honor of worthy patron was conferred on portion of this deficiency. LEBANON INVITES MEETING Methodist Church Oregon Is Conference Sought. for LEBANON. Or.. Jan. 15. (Special.) The Methodist Church of Lebanon in ronsrrearatlonal meeting last feunaay voted to invite the Oregon Conference next September. The invitation was sent to Portland at the meeting of the district superintendent- of the several istricts of the conterence. The records of the churcn snow mat one conference has been held. In this city, in 1S63. The new 120.000 Metfoaisi cnurcn, Mrs. G. E. Mickey, past worthy ma tron. Installed the following officers: Worthy matron, Jeanette Moorhead; worthy patron, L, W. Mallory; associate matron, Mary Mason; secretary. Cora Corbln; treasurer, Emma Mason;. con ductress, Edith Chrlstensen; associate conductress, Nettie Mallory; Adah, Mable Jackson; Ruth, Ila Wain; Esther, Frankle Schroeder; Electa, Mary Mickey; chaplain, Mrs. William Dyer; sentinel. M. P. Corbin. Officers of the Masonio Lodge, who recently were installed, are: Worthy master, L. L Jackson; senior warden. William Schroeder; junior warden. Claude Washburne; treasurer, C. F. Hurlburt: senior deacon. L. W. Mallory: junior deacon, N. Chrlstensen; stewards. H. A. Cooley and C. H. McKnight; tyler, Ike Sanders. , 4 DAYS STARTING TODAY - A Griffith Triangle Masterpiece I FT Mil W wk -we 4 ell I' - - S S s ' Jr ' , yii irii.ii- nriri niiTi,rri in ii i 'jit-mi -laia- imi r .rrnmt ,tr,-e,m iV,.,, inS r.i. , ,.,g With Jane Grey Star of "Things That Count" and "Kick In" assisted, by Tully Marshall and seven juvenile leads. A great drama espe cially for the ladies and children. The story of a Modern Cinderella who takes her seven charges from Maine to Mexico where she meets many marvelous adventures. AM - ERNARD In thirty minutes of joy. Six reels of comedy, packed into this two reel riot of fun. i If iff f . ' Vf 1 i ar-niiii'inTVairfTa ZLLL 11 " " t. j.un . i ww-T-mwy ti.u...... . t jt? n - t i I ' w 4 k IteTSflWWifS'i-- ." v- . '. -'.-.-'. , -, .-. - --'?. - --'i.- ' ilie Great P Tangl eari g Keystone Comedy Lest You ForgetThis Is Letter Writing Week SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS . . Children 5c 15c WEEKDAY MATINEES Children 5c 10c SSjla I - The theater of no disappointments who the County Clerk of Polk County, is a Democrat. The incumbent, Mr. Merwln. has been in office three terms, and was. an ap plicant for reappointment. He has not decided what he will do. Albany Contest Unlikely. ALBAXT. Or., Jan. 15. (Special.) From all indications J. B. McDowell has decided not to undertake the con templated contest of the seat of T. D. Leigh as Councilman from the First Ward here. He did not appear at the Council meeting this week, and has in dicated to friends that there will be no contest. The question of whether a man appointed to the Council here shall serve the full unexpired term of his predecessor or only until the next election was involved in the proposed contest. Stayton Mutual Elects. STATTON. Or., Jan. 15 (Special.) The Stayton Mutual Telephone Com pany, in annual meeting, has elected the following officers for the ensuing SURPRISES PARTY conference with ample auditorium ana umerous committee rooms. Monmouth Summer Course June 16. MONMOUTH. Or- Jan. 15. (Special.) The Summer term of the Oregon Normal School will begin on June 16. The following courses will be offered: Regular courses leading to graduation,! special methods for elementary grades. Appointment of Homer Woods Postmaster Ends Heated Race. INDEPENDENCE. Or.. Jan. 15. (Spe cial.) The scrimmage over the post- mastership of this city came to an end this week with the announcement that Homer Woods had been named. Mr, lementary teachers' training courae.1 Woods' appointment was somewhat of rural school course. , special methods! a surprise to the older Democrats of tor principals and city superintendents.! this seeAion. He is a brother-in-law of PLASTEHS The World's Gnatest Extendi Btmtdy Rheumatism. 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