The Sunday Oregonian., June 03, 1917, Section One, Page 18, Image 18

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TIIE SUNDAY OREGOMAX, PORTLAND, JUNE 3. 1917
ITALIAN EDITORS
INDICTED FOB LIBEL
C Visetti and Dr. M. G. Mon
trezza Are Accused by
Consul's Friends.
EDITORIAL IS EVIDENCE
Alleged Malicious Article Refers
Both to Private and to Public
Iilfe of Paul C. Brenna.
Portlanders Push Charges.
?. Visetti and Dr. M. G. Montrezza,
publishers of II Giornalo Itallano (the
Italian Journal) are charged with
criminal libel in an Indictment re
turned by the grand Jury Friday. The
Indictment was not made public until
yesterday. They are accused of libel
ing Paulo G. Brenna, Italian Consul at
Seattle.
The alleged malicious article against
Consul Brenna appeared in the Italian
Journal in its issue of February 17
last, and is said to have raised a storm
of protest from the Italian population
along the Pacific Coast. Prominent
Italians of Portland, it la said, were
active in having an investigation made
by the Knnd Jury.
defendants to Appear Wednesday.
h defendants, It was announced,
I-d expected an indictment to be re
turned and they are now at liberty on
rnelr own recognizance. They are ex
pected to appear In court Wednesday
ior arraignment.
The article on which the Indictment
was based was a lengthy one and un
dertook to disclose the alleged record
cf Consul Brenna during the time that
he has served his country in an offi
Ical capacity along the Paclfio Coast.
Charges are made against his conduct
while stationed at Butte, Mont.; Spo
kane, Portland and Seattle. The edi
torial was printed 'in the Italian lan
guage under the signature of Dr. C.
Visetti.
"Little Paul Brenna, Consul, who Is
handsome as a cherub, 35 years old
and who has escaped from the
trenches," reads a translated excerpt
from the alleged libelous article; "a
coward who dishonored our country
everywhere. ' "We do not want a. Con
sul whose only object seems to be that
of acquiring an American wife, ugly
but rich, a chocolate hero, a prostitute
Consul, an official who shows his unl
forra only at Colonial balls."
In another part the article reads:
Doesn't little Paul Brenna know that
Americans are more disgusted with for
tune hunters than with organ grinders."
Cowardice Is Alleged.
At various places in the editorial
Consul Brenna is accused of being a
coward, the allegation being made that
he fled from the trenches of Europe
because of his alleged cowardice. It
Is further alleged in the article that
he scorns the so-called lower class of
Italians and on one occasion made a
Iublio utterance to that effect while
etatloned at Butte. The article further
alludes to his personal life and makes
everal charges of that character.
The article concludes as follows:
"This, in a few words, is the story of
his unworthy Lieutenant of Grena
diers, who does not fight at the front
or at any other place; who believes
that he can get sympathy with mono
cles and a wrist watch.
"Little Paul, cut out the monocle
and wrist watches and try manners
which are gracious, because it bothers
the common people who pay in blood
and money."
POLK FOR ROAD BONDS
AlL WHO lTI)EItSTAr MEASlnE
SAID TO BE SUPPORTERS,
Promised Preparation ot 35 Miles of
Highway for Hard-Surfacing;
Pleasing; to Residents.
DALLAS, Or, June 3. (Special.)
The campaign In Polk County for the
$6,000,000 road bonds closed last night
with a meeting at Elklns.
This campaign has been conducted
by the Polk County Better Roads As
sociation, which was organized March
13, with H. Hirschberg, president; Win
nie Braden, secretary-treasurer, and
one vice-president in each road dis
trict and in each incorporated city in
the county.
During the campaign meetings have
been held in Monmouth. Independence,
Dallas, Falls City, Buena Vista. Par
ker, Alrlle, Ballston, Perrydale, Sola,
Hopewell, Buell, Rickreall, Butler, Red
Prairie and Pedee.
Polk County was fortunate in hav
ing the following speakers at these
meetings: Highway Commissioner
Adams, Senator Vinton, Representative
Fuller, Attorneys Hayter and Barrlck,
ex-Senator Patterson. , County Judge
Xlrkpatrick and a number of other
well-known citizens.
The people were greatly pleased with
the statement from County Judge Klrk
patrick that, if the road bonds carry,
Polk County in 1918 will grade, drain
and make ready for hard-surfacing 35
miles of the highway without lncreas
ing taxes or bonding the county.
It has been proved conclusively that
those who understand the measure are
supporting It, and for that reason it
is believed this county will show a
rood majority for the bonds.
OHIO PASTOR TO SPEAK
Programme Made for Lutheran oCn
ference Tonight.
The Rev. S. P. Long, of Mansfield,
O., will be the speaker of the evening
at the Joint Lutheran meeting at the
Lincoln High School tonight at 8
o'clock.
The chairman of the evening will
be the Rev. H. E. Sandstedt, and the
music will be directed by Charles
Swenson. J. E. Wallin will sing a solo.
Participating in the programme also
will be the Rev. George Henriksen and
the Rev. W. E- Brlnkman.
OUTSTANDING FACTS TO BE REMEMBERED AT TOMORROWS
ELECTION.
As' to Commissioner Daly, candidate for Mayor
That Mr. Daly is the publicly avowed candidate of the radical labor
agitators who are threatening Portland's industries with strikes and
tie-ups.
That Mr. Daly, as Mayor, would have charge of the Police Depart
ment, Municipal Court, Fire Department and City Council, and could
control law enforcement.
That Mr. Daly spent 815.000 of taxpayers' money for water meters
after voters expressed overwhelming vote against meters at 1315
election.
That Mr. Daly defied the voters and the City Council in resorting
to subterfuges to prevent safety and service regulations against jitneys
after voters, 21,000 to 14,000. said regulate them, and Council stood
four to one for regulation.
That Mr. Daly urged a $1,777,000 bond issue to finance a municipal
light scheme that engineers of his own selection reported officially
would cost 83.400,000 and would be financial and physical failure.
That Mr. Daly has been a backer of. recent vicious measures, includ
ing single tax.
That Mr. Daly, In order to make showing for economy, discontinued
Installation of fire hydrants and has not put any new ones in for two
years.
That Mr. Daly, to gain support for his municipal lighting scheme,
has failed to put in a single new street light for a year and a half.
That Mr. Daly, to make showing of economy, has curtailed street
cleaning service, letting crosswalks go uncleaned and improperly car
ing for streets.
As to Commissioner Baker for Mayor
That Mr. Baker has supervised the construction of the public Audi
torium, pulling the work through all manner of difficulties and getting
a good Job.
That Mr. Baker stood for the regulation of the Jitneys. In accord
ance with the will of the people expressed at the city election in
June, 1915.
That Mr. 'Baker has opposed the Installation of water meters, as
decided by the voters in June, 1915.
That Mr. Baker has reorganized the Free Employment Bureau, mak
ing it a big asset to working people, as well as to employers through
out Oregon.
That Mr. Baker has handled Portland's big unemployment problem
and solved it by giving work to men on permanent park improvements,
getting a dollar of permanent improvement for every dollar spent.
That Mr. Baker, as intermediary, brought settlement of shipbuilding
plant strike because he could represent both employer and employe.
That Mr. Baker showed his managerial ability by taking charge
of thousands of men and digging Portland out of a snow blockade in
Winter of 1916.
That Mr. Baker has been a representative of all classes, and not the
special representative of one class.
That Mr. Baker has been In public life for many years and has been
successively returned to office by the voters who have reviewed his
activities and acts.
That Mr. Baker Is not a class representative, but has the confidence
of laboring men and leaders, as well as the business man.
About ballot measures
That the Jitney free streets measure is proposed by the Jitney
Drivers Union and is a vicious measure to prevent Jitney regulation
or regulation of hawkers, peddlers, etc, in any form.
That the Jitney bond measure is proposed by the Progressive Busi
ness Men's Club and is aimed to provide a bond whereby persons
Injured by Jitneys may recover damages through the courts.
That 88 out of 103 cities having Jitneys require bonds in like or
greater amounts.
That In two years Jitneys in Portland have killed three persons and
injured 191 persons. Including passengers and pedestrians.
That the firemen's two-platoon bill is much more than a two
platoon question, involving as well serious questions, such as author
ity of Fire Chief over men, right to call on men for emergency fire
service and other equally important points.
That two-platoon plan calls for Increase of not less than $171,000
a year additional cost in the Fire Bureau with no provision made for
the additional money.
That two measures abolishing commission government call for a
special election June 28 (if passed) which will cost $20,000.
That proposed tax levy of four-tenths of a mill will provide a
playground for children in South Portland.
That the elevator bonds measure is necessary for the advancement
of Portland as a port.
That Oregon must vote the good roads bonds if It expects to keep
pace with the advancement of other Pacific Coast states.
UNIFQR1VI TO BE PASS
Give Favors to Enlisted Men,
Says Captain Gadsby. .
FREEDOM OF CITY IS URGED
one should be willing to do something
at the present time.
"I would ei.llst myself, having had
experience in the service, but my age
is against me. Anyhow, I believe In
everyone's putting his shoulder to the
wheel."
As evidence of the fact that Cap
tain Gadsby means what he says, he
subscribed to liberty bonds yesterday
to the amount of $20,000 and Intimates
there will be further subscriptions to
follow.
"I did that for two reasons," he said.
"The first was patriotism and the sec
ond was the fact that they are safe.
There is nothing safer, the Interest is
higher than the savings banks pay and
the bonds are exempt from taxation."
Clubs of Portland Should Be Thrown
Open to Boys In Olive Drab, as
Indication Services Are Appre
ciated, Suggests Veteran.
More consideration ror the enlisted
man who is oolng his duty in the nrea-
ent crisis is urged by Captain William
Gadsby, of this city. He says that to
ine troops now on duty in and about
Portland should be given the freedom
of the city and of the various clubs and
institutions to the extent that they
will know their services are appreciated.
"The Multnomah Club, the rbimh.r
of Commerce, the Y. M. C. A., and all
similar institutions of Portland should
be thrown open to the boys in olive
drab." said Captain Gadsby.
ine uniform should be sufficient
passport to all these places. Their
reading rooms would help the boys
while away many an idle hour and the
writing facilities should be placed at
their disposal. They would enjoy read
ing the books and magazines found
there and many a letter could be writ
ten In the writing quarters to much
better advantage than in the tents or
quarters of the men.
"Officers and enlisted men should
share these courtesies. Every man In
ine uniiorm is always a gentleman. We
know that our volunteers are the best
blood of the state and there are no
finer men anywhere.
"Our soldiers are intelligent and
courteous. They would appreciate Just
these things that we can do for them
without a great deal of effort on our
part but which will add much to their
comfort. They now find few places to
go on their brief leaves of absence
where they can spend the time profit
ably, and if we would set about this
plan at once I believe it would be a
splendid thing for all concerned. Every-
Glrls Honor Guard to Drill.
There will be a drill. Monday after
noon for the members of the Second
Corps of the Girls' National Honor
Guard, and those who have been drill
ing regularly on that day. These girls
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Captain William Gadsby, Who
Urges That Freedom of City Be
Given Soldiers in Uniform.
LOCAL iriSOBAIIGE
also are asked to come to the drill
Thursday evening when final places
will be assigned and those who wish to
march in the parade should come then.
compares
EDGE
New World Life of Spokane
Acquires Assets of Co
lumbia Life.
BUSINESS IS $16,000,000
Pollcy-Holders of Portland Com
pany Fully Protected In Trans
ferOfficers Continue
Without Change.
The assets and business of the Co
lumbia Life &. Trust Company, of
Portland, one of the most prominent
insurance companies operating in this
territory, were acquired last week by
the New World Life Insurance Com
pany, of Spokane. Wash., which, as a
result of last week's transaction, has
assets aggregating $2,686,000.
The Columbia Life & Trust Com
pany has for the years of its exist
ence been & going concern of solid and I
substantial character, while the finan
cial statement of the New World Life
on December 31, 1916, showing assets
of $1,910,920, entitled it to distinction
among life companies. The additional
acquisition of the $0,466,925 of business
In force at the close of 1916 brings the
new company's total volume of business
up to more than $16,000,000.
In carrying on the negotiations for
the merger of the two companies the
consideration of paramount Importance
in the minds of the directors and
stockholders of the Columbia Life &
Trust Company was the absolute pro
tection to policyholders in the safe
guarding of existing policy contracts,
and they feel that they have accom
plished this result by association with
New World Life.
The present officers of the New
World Life will continue without
change, as follows: John J. Cadigan,
president; Thomas A. E. Lally, vice
president and general counsel; Edward
J. O'Shea, secretary-treasurer; R- C.
Burton, actuary and assistant secre
tary; J. P. Fordyce. agency manager,
and Dr. II. B. Luhn. medical director.
While the task of transferring and
consolidating the large volume of
business is going on, the Columbia Life
& Trust agents will have their policies
written in Portland as usual. The
Portland office will be in charge of
M. M. Johnson, former secretary of the
Columbia Life & Trust Company, and
Joseph H. Gray, agency supervisor.
The company will continue to make
loans as usual in this territory ad
hering to its policy of keeping Western
money at work in the West.
OAKS AFFORDS MUCH JOY
JTELBOVS MV9JO AJfD "CIVILIZA
TION" PRINCIPAL FEATURES.
Xearly Eleven Thousand flatted This
Amusement Park l.aat Sunday.
Larger Crowd Can Be Handled.
The great military film production,
"Civilization." will be shown at the
Oaks, commencing Sunday. June 10.
In spite of the fact that this picture
has been shown everywhere at regular
theater prices, it will be run in the
Oaks auditorium, with a full orchestra
of all the special music, with no
charge except the 10-cent admission to
the park. This is a wonderful picture
drama, ranking among the greatest
motion filsss ever produced. Its intense
and gripping situations carries Its au
dience away from its surroundings
right into the very heart of the action
portrayed.
Last Sunday nearly 11,000 people
visited the Oaks amusement park.
Jolly picnic parties came out In the
morning and spent the day. The great
auditorium was filled to overflowing
with musio lovers to welcome W. E.
McElroy and his splendid band. Miss
Elolse Anita Hall's beautiful and bird
like voice simply enchanted her audi
ence, long and continued applause
greeted her every appearance and
called for numerous encores. The Pro
gressive Business Men's Quartet. Har
old Hurlbut and three other trained
singers, delighted all with a number of
rousing patriotic songs.
Today the same artists will appear in
an afternoon and evening concert of
entirely different musical numbers.
Manager Cordray has made arrange
ments to handle an even larger crowd
than cn the opening occasion.
Phone your want ads to The Orego-
nla.71. Main 7070, A 609S.
GRASS .VALLEY SENDS 13
Reception and Dance Given for Boys
Who Join JTavy.
GRASS VALLEY. Or.. June 2. Spe
cial.) Grass Valley showed a splendid
patriotic spirit baturday when a re
ception was given to the boys who en
PLAYGROUNDS ARE READY
Children Will Be Welcomed at Parks
Xext Saturday.
Portland playgrounds will open next
Baturday for the Summer season. An
nouncement to this effect was made
yesterday by City Commissioner Baker.
The grounds have been put in good
condition, attendants have been selected
and everything Is ready for making the
season a big success. Mr. Baker says
plans call for the biggest playground
season the children have had.
The Mae Who Does
Things
mm rai l aim
(Paid Ad. by P. Mcintosh, Majestic Theater Bid?.)
IS THERE A SINGLE
PERSON IN PORTLAND
who does not want our city's business built up, our industries safe
guarded, our workmen protected from violence and persecution?
THERE IS NOT A MAN OR WOMAN IN THE CITY BUT
WILL VOTE FOR THE TRADE CONSPIRACY ORDINANCE
when they know that it will help to accomplish these ends without
injustice to any citizen or class of citizens.
Similar laws are in force in almost every state in the Union.
WAKE UP, PORTLAND!
We are lagging behLiu in the protection of cur industries.
Surely we should not hesitate to put on our statute books a
law which has been adjudged just and fair by a vast majority of
the states in the Union.
The ordinance has nothing whatever to do with striking.
IT IS DIRECTED ONLY AGAINST BLACKLISTING, BAN
NERING, PICKETING AND VIOLENCE.
In this state, where every criminal law must appear specif -icallv
on our statute books, NOT TO PROHIBIT A CRIME IS
TO PROTECT IT. .
That is why it is necessary to define a crime clearly here
instead of relying upon the old common law which controls in
many states.
To allow bannering is to leave our business men at the mercy
of the paid agitator, to ruin their business as he sees fit, regard
less of justice or right.
Picketing is an "effective weapon." So are SLANDER,
BLACKMAIL AND HOLD-UPS!
But these crimes are not protected by law nor countenanced
by public opinion.
Line up with those who are trying to help Portland to btiild
up her. industries and protect her shipping.
Even from the point of view of these people, the shortsighted
ness of such a policy is evident. Violence and bloodshed only
harm the business on which they themselves are dependent.
In Portland last Summer there were repeated cases of violence,
all originating in the picket line. Don't let these horrors continue.
Don't let Portland submit longer to the paid agitators who
thrive on violence. Let us cast off the yoke as San Francicso
and other California cities have done.
If agitators want to fight our industries let them fight fairly
not by the intimidation of women and girls and the assaulting,
beating and shooting of men.
On this issue there can be NO QUESTION with any public
spirited citizen.
The main opposition to this bill is inspired by selfishness and
violence.
Don't be a dragger-down. Get behind and push for Portland.
FOR THE PEACEFUL WORKINGMAN, who has a right to
earn a living for his family without endangering his life VOTE
X 110 YES.
FOR THE BUSINESS MAN, who should be allowed to carry
on his business free from mob coercion and violence VOTE X
110 YES.
FOR THE PUBLIC, who have a right to a safer, more pros
perous Portland VOTE X 110 YES.
EVEN FOR THE LABOR UNIONS, who so blindly work
against their own best interests VOTE X 110 YES.
(Paid Advertisement, A. C. Callan, 98 Nortaran St.. Portland. Or.)
listed for service In the Navy. The
city pavilion was crowded with 300
people, who took part in the singing
and heard an address by Rev. J. C
Tibbits. Dancing- and ja. banquet fol-
The recruits from this place are John
Allsup. Henry 8. Baker. Isaac Miller.
O. H. Miller. L. H. Turner, C. A. Walker.
Grover Coffman. John Eddy. R. C.
Burkes, C. Eslingrer. .XV. Downing,
James Murray and McKinley Allsup.
Women Want Work to Be Light.
TACOMA. Wash., June 2. (Special.)
Resolutions protesting; against the
employment of women In the place of
men in occupations where unusual
physical strength is required, and
aftainst the importation of coolie labor
were adopted at a special meeting of
the president's council of Women's
Clubs.
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Trade Conspiracy Ordinance
This ordinance provides a means of dealing with the
causes of unfair attacks upon business concerns, with-
8 out curbing: the legitimate rights of individuals to ex-
press tnemseives as tney may see nt.
Makes it possible for the general public to be protected
from the humiliation and irritation of being used as a
tool of a small group in a campaign to wreck an industry.
It is hostile to nothing legitimate, and it affords protec
tion to the rights of all men, regardless of their indus
trial affiliations and to the general peace of the
community. -
VOTE X 1 1 0 YES
Paid Advertisement, A. C Callan, C08 Northrop St, Portlai.d, Or.
Fi'unr will few Alayor. Juiv