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-
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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. ,
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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
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Rheumatism.
Lame Back
Any Local Pain.
Ahnys Insist an havfag ABcack's
year: President, Henry Smith: vice
president. J. H. Ringo; secretary-treas-
urer, E. D.
Olmsted, J.
Alexander; directors, E. M.
W. Mayo and John Thomas.
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Ordinary, Clay Co., Ga.
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