THE, OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND.. TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26, . 19U.
CHU FRAMERS
GATHER FOR LAST
MEETING TONIGHT
Peoples Committee Will File
Completed Draft With City
Council; Forces Divided -to
Submit Election System.
M S HIS
M BIRTHDAY
Admiral Dewey, Recovered
From Illness, Receives
Stream of Friends.
" Ths people's charter committee will
hold Its last meeting tonight, a com
mittee will be appointed to appear be
fore council tomorrow morning. The
committee will file the completed char
ter draft. Also it will submit the res
' olutlon, some time ago adopted by the
general committee, urging consolidation
of all commission plans Into one.
By agreement the people's charter
committee will not Incorporate within
. Its commisson plan any scheme of elec
tion procedure. The eliminating prl-
mary and the preferential system will
, . be submitted as Issues separata and
apart from the commission plan. The
people will be given opportunity to des
ignate by votes which they favor most
The eliminating primary plan Is a
double election In form similar to the
present political election.
Depend on Ksrlt.
No party emblems, however, are per
mitted. Candidates seek votes on a
basis or merit. Only the name appears
- on the ballot. It Is made easy for per
sons to become -candidates. A long list
may be voted on at the first or primary
election. At tha second election only
the names of thelO receiving the high
est votes are considered. Of these, five
, are -elected and serve as commissioners.
By reason of the short ballot and the
consideration of other than political
qualifications average votes are said to
learn more about the personalities of
those for whom they vote.
The preferential primary contemplates
that the voter shall Indicate the candi
date whom he would rather have elect
ed, this his second, then his third
choice. If any man receives enough
first choice votes to make a majority
of the votes cast he is declared elected.
If not first and second choice votes are
added together. By the preferential
plan Individuals to a number much less
than' 80 per cent of the total number of
voters may combine their votes on one
candidate and be practically sure of
electing him.
Committee Divided.
The people's charter committee Is di
vided on a question as to whether In
Portland the pure commission or the I
near commission plan shouU he sub
mitted to the voters. The pure commis
sion plan provides for the election of
five commissioners, gives them power to
appoint all other city officials and em
ployes, vests them with both legislative
and executive functions of most exten
sive nature and by providing full pub
licity and the recall anticipates a direct
placing of responsibility which no com
missioner will be able to evade.
The near commission plan vests the
commission with the legislative and ex
ecutive functions now exercised by the
mayor, the executive board, the common
council and the various boards and com-t
missions, provides also the recall and
full publicity, but In the matters of
finance, taxation, streets and so forth,
specifically safeguards the rights of the
people and places possible opportunity
ior aouse or authority beyond the reach
of the commission Or any commissioner.
Pure Commission plan. '
(No city as large as Portland has yet
adopted the pure commission plan, as It
has been believed that the volume of busi
ness of a city of this size Is too great to
do administered to the maximum of sue
cess and safety by an untried commls
sion. The pure commission plan Is not
advised for cities of 200.000 or over by
the short ballot league, which has made
a nation wide study of commission gov
ernment, ana its effect.
The near commission plsn Is tha form
of commission plan submitted by the
majority of the people's committee. The
pure commission plan is the form of a
minority report submitted by William C.
Benbow. Both will be filed. There are
now existing , In , addition , to the two
plans produced by the people's commit
tee, a near commission plan formulated
fty the Simon or of flfcial charter com
mi t tee, also a short Charter of which
Colonel C. B. a Wood Is the accredited
author. "
(Bperlai to The Journal.)
Washington, Dec. 26. Admiral George
Dewey, hero of the battle of Manila
bay, and the ranking officer of the Uni
ted States navy, entered his seventy
fifth year today, having been born at
Montpelier, Vt, December 16, 1837. There
was no formal observance of the anni
versary, though during the day there
was an almost continuous stream of call
ers at the Dewey residence. The ad
miral remained at home with his family
and gave a cordial welcome to the many
friends who called to pay their respects.
Admiral Dewey has almost completely
recovered from the illness which con
fined him to his home some months ago
and Is now In good health, considering
his years and arduous service. It has
been a matter of regret in society that
the admiral and Mrs. Dewey have been
seen so seldom In public during the past
year or two. The hero of Manila bay
is one of the most popular men In pub
lic life and his few appearances in the
official season, particularly at the .re
ceptions at the White House, only serve
to accentuate his popularity.
The Dewey home is situated at the
corner of Sixteenth and K streets, next
door to the house which was occupied
by President Taft and family when he
was secretary of war. The residence
on Rhode Island avenue, which the coun
try presented to the admiral as a token
of its . affection, proved too small for
him and he leased it to agreeable ten
ants. His present home, although not
pretentious, is more spacious and splen
didly adapted to the admiral's personal
needs. One of the most interesting
rooms in the house Is the large dining
salon, the walls of which are hung with
spears, swords, shields and other Fili
pino relics, which were presented to Ad
miral Dewey during his stay In the
Philippines.
The so-called blue room, where the
admiral and his wife received their
friends today. Is another interesting
apartment In the Dewey home. The
walls are covered with autographed
photographs presented to the admiral by
notables in many parts of the world.
There are also hundreds of the original
pen and Ink drawings which, after the
battle of Manila bay, appeared in the
dally newspapers and periodicals as car
toons of more or less humorous propen
sity.
HERO OF MANILA BAY
.' IS STRONG AND WELL
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Admiral George Dewey, the famous
American . naval warrior, who
reached 75 year mark today.
ONE TIME "BEST MAN
IN EASTERN OREGON"
HAS GOLDEN WEDDING
CALIFORNIA TEACHERS
TAKE UP CONSERVATION
(BpecUl to The Journal.
Stockton, Cal., Dec. 28.-r-Moro than
1000 visitors, among whom are many ed
uce tors of wide reputation, are In Stock
ton to take part In the annual conven
tion of the California Teachers' associa
tion, and the meeting of several affili
ated bodies. The proceedings began
todsy and will continue until the end
of the week. One of the most Interest
ing and important features of the gath
ering will be a conference on schools
and conservation, the first meeting
of Its kind to be held in California,
and which will have former Governor
Pardee and other persons of prominence
as aprnkers.
(KpeMl to The Jonrnal.)
Baker, Or., Dec. 26. Mr. and
Mrs. John J. Dooley, one of the
oldest pioneer couples of eastern
Oregon, celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at their
home in this city Sunday. Thev
were married December 24, 1861,
in Chicago, and came to Auburn,
v this county, in 1862. Mr. Dooley
was later appointed collector of
internal revenue for the govern-
ment with headquarters at Ida-
ho City. In 1171 he purchased
the toll rad from Baker to the
Idaho line and a few years later
located In this city, where he
has since followed the sheep
4 Industry. He retired from ac-
tlve pursuits a few years ago,
but both he and his wife are
in excellent health at their ad-
vanced age. John Dooley In his
prime was reckoned the "best
man" In eastern Oregon, and
while always noted for his kind
disposition, could always be
counted on to stand by his
friends, and he was often called
on In the days when physical
strength was respected above
the law.
BUD'S DEBUT WILL
COST LARGE SUM
Mamma Draper to Set New
Mark for Lavishness in
"Coming Out" Party.
RJCHES0N CASE SETS
SPEED MARK FOR STATE
(Sneeial to The Jonrnol.)
Boston, Mass., Dec. . 26. A special
venire for Jurors for the trial of Rev.
Clarence V. T. Richeson, charged with
the murder of Avis Linnell, was Issued
todoy. About 250 men will be drawn
for the trial, which will begin January
16. Considerable difficulty is expected
In securing 12 unbiased men to hear
the evidence in the caso.
The Issuance of the venire Is believed
to remove all question as to whether the
trial will begin on the date set. Almost
a precedent will be established for Mas
sachusetts by the speed with which
Richeson will face the accusation. When
the impanelling of the Jury begins on
January 15 it will be approximately
three months to a day from October 14,
the dateu pon which Avis Linnell died
of cyanide poisoning.
Freight Cars Wrecked.
8pHal to The Journal.
Junction City, Or.. Dec. 26. While th
crew of a freight train was making up
the train early yesterday two freight
cars went into the ditch, blocking traf
fic. The wrecker from Roseburg ar
rived about noon and by 4 o'clock the
traok was cleared. The wreck occurred
Inside the yards.
(Special to The Jonrnal.)
Washington, D...-C., Dec. 26. A new
mark for lavishness and splendor Is ex
pected to be act for society by the
entertainment to be given by Mrs.
William F. Draper tomorrow night to
introduce formally her daughter, Miss
Marguerite Draper, who is a cloje
friend of Miss Helen TafL The func
tion will take the form of a fancy dress
cotillion. Several hundred guests have
been invited, among them the socially
elect of Washington and others from
Boston, New York, Philadelphia and
other cities.
It Is estimated that the cost of the
function will exceed $25,000. The walls
land ceilings of the large ball room will
do niaaen rrom view entirely by the
floral decorations. Live humming birds
brought , from Florida and butterflies
from California will fly around the
miniature garden of daisies and rare
exotics that is to be the central fea
ture of the decorative scheme. The
favors have been carefully kept from
view and much mystery surrounds
them. They are said to be the most
numerous and valuable ever given at
a Washington cotillon.
Miss Marguerite Draper, who la to
make her formal bow to society, is
popularly known as the richest unmar
ried woman in Washington. She inher
ited from her father, the late General
William F. Draper, representative from
Massachusetts and later ambassador to
Italy, a fortune of JS, 000, 000. She was
to have been brought out here two
years ago, but the death of her father
made a postponement necessary and
Miss Draper has spent the intervening
time in European travel with her
mother. She already has been pre
sented at the court of St. James and
has had considerable experience of so
cial life in England and on the con
tinent. Shti is the namesake and god
daughter of Queen Margherlta of Italy,
who presented her with one of her fa
mous pearls as the nucleus of a neck
lace. The stone given by tha queen
has been equalled by others, which
have been added by Miss Draper's par
ents, and the young woman's string of
pearls Is said to be one ofthe finest
and most valuable owned by any wo
man in America,
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DEBATERS FIND USELESS
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
(Sneclal to The Journal.)
Gold Hill, Or., Dec. 2K. Setting the
clock of educational progress back at
least a half century, a debate between
pupils of the Gold Hill high school on
the question, "Resolved, That a high
school education Is beneficial," resulted
In a decision for the negative by a
unanimous vote of the Judges. Patrons
and taxpayers of the local school dis
trict have since taken up the subject
and the debate has been briskly re
opened, as they consider that if there Is
any question whatever concerning the
beneficial or nonbnneficlal effects of a
high school education, they should know
It, especially In view of the fact that
they are now paying an increased school
tax by reason of the recent erection of
a handsome new high school building at
a oost of $20,000.
DYING, SHE ASKS THAT
TOTS NOT BE TOLD TILL
AFTER CHRISTMAS FUN
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Suspected Poisoner Up Tomorrow.
, 'TJiilted Preaa Leaawl Wk.)
Everett, Wash., Dec. 26. J. W. Owens,
suspected of attempting to kill his 01.
vorced wife, her daughter and Owen
Tennlhlll by means fit a bottle of poi
soned brandy, will be arraigned iomtr
row and tried on a charge of attempted
murder. (. .
(United Press Leased Wire.)
San Francisco, Dec. 26.- Dy
ing, Mrs. Elva R. Mervy, mother
of two children, 6 and 9 years
old, called her husband to her
bedside and requested that the
Christmas tree be decorated as
planned and that no word of
her death be given the children
until after the holiday fun was
over. Then the children were
called Into the room in which
thetr mother lay.
"Merry Christmas, my dar
lings," she said, kissing them.
Mrs. Mervy died within a few
minutes.
PRISONERS REJOCE
US CHILDREN SMC
Salvation Army Children Par
ticipate in Musical Pro
gram at Penitentiary.
(Salem Bur.-au 0f Tha JoornaL)
Salem, Or., Dec. 28. For the first
time in the history of the Oregon State
penitentiary little children were per
mitted to bring Christmas cheer to the
prisoners. Tha Salvation Army Sunday
school, 15 children strong, accompan
ied by teachers and officers, went to
the prison and gave a program of songs
and readings.
Many prisoners had never seen chil
dren since they had been Incarcerated
ana neanng the children singing and
looking into their Innocent faces stirred
th emStlons of the men behind the
bars as nothing had stirred them for
many months. As a token of the ap
preciation for the sonars and acta nf th
children, the prisoners took ud a col
lection and bought a pretty toy piano,
made by a prisoner, and sent it to the
youngest member of the arroun. Lela
Aiauae uowman, 6 years old.
For Lela Maude. Please come nnrt
sing for us again," were tha words of
me unique note the little miss received
from her hearers. The note was read
and the piano presented to Leila Maude
in tne presence of SOOO people at the
army Christmas tree last night.
Christmas at the other state Institu
tions was observed as usual. Owing to
the meager appropriation for the asy
lum the Inmates did not reoeivA th
usual individual Christmas presents, but
an mere enjoyed, a sumptuous turkey
uinner. a lively program and Christ
mas tree was enjoyed at the State
Training school.
For the first time all the nunlls at
the blind school were able to go to their
nomes ror me noudays. The larger por
tion of the students at the state school
for the deaf also spent Christmas with
parents or relatives in various parts of
the state.
PRESS
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TEMPTATION NO DEFENSE
IN LIQUOR SELLING CASE
(Snerlal to The Journal
Dayton, Wash.. Dec. 16. JuAvm urn.
ler of the superior court has decided
in me case or Kobert Foster, that the
state loses none of its rights of nm.
cutlon by employing detectives in local
option cases to gather evidence. Foster
claimed that a detective tempted him
and he fell, selling a quart bottle of
whiskey In dry territory. He was fined
WAREHOUSE OR LIGHT mivit.
FACTURING FLOORS, for rent in new
brick building 'now under construction
at Hood and Baker streets. Each floor
has S500 square feet. Rent reasonable
Apply to A. fc. Fish, care The Jouraaf
One of the pleasant diversions of the
Portland Press olub'a Christmas pro
gram was an. Impromptu vaudeville ex
hibition by well known members. Two
or three scors of the boys to whom the
club is home had assembled In the
lounging room, when in walked Jimmy
Dunn, the club's comedian.
There was a concerted rush for the
door. Mr. Dunn had started out again.
on eyeing the crowd, for he knew by
past experience that his vocal, ability
would be requisitioned. He could tell
by the collective look of the assemblage
that ho was "booked."
The Jovial Jimmy, however, yielded
gracefully and everybody repaired to
the "Jinks" room, tvhero Mr. Dunn re
galed his audience with a series of dia
lect songs. No nationality .escaped In
the melange, and the singer added to
the mirth by interpolating with local
names occasionally. Manager Coffin
berry of the Orpheum says Jimmy Dunn
can go on his circuit as a headllner
whenever he decides to quit being a
captain of Industry.
The Press club's Christmas "troe en
tertainment is to be given Thursday
evening, and the diffident Dunn has con
sented to furnish part-of the amuse
ment for the occasion. Other members
of the club with specialties and a few
professionals will be on the Jinks pro
gram. Joseph L.- Lutcher, formerly of
uotnam, ana one of the best amateur
club swingers in the northwest, will
give an exhibition of fancy baton work.
Kach member of the club has been
asked to purchase a gift for some other
member. The price of any gift must
not exceed 16 cents, and each present
must be accompanied by an apt piece of
rhyme or prose In humorous allunlon to
the Intended recipient Any resident of
the city who feels that he has ever been
"harpooned" by a newspaper man may
get back If he likes by handing the
newspaper person a lemon for the
Christmas tree.
FALLING MERCURY HITS
CALIFORNIA , ORANGE .CROP
(Unites Press Imn4 Wire.)
vLos Angeles, Dec. 26. Reports today
from orange orchards in San Bernardino,
Riverside and Los Angeles counties say
that thousands of dollars' damage was
done to the crop by last night's Heavy
frost. At San Bernardino the mercury
dropped from 44 degrees at 8 o'clock to
26 at midnight. Growers were quick'
to realise tha danger to the crop, at-,
least 80 per cent of which is Still on
the trees. Smudging fires were started
and hundreds of men worked all night,
but with faint, hope of saving the or- ,
anges because of the low range of tem
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Your druggist will refund money If
Pazo Ointment falls to cure Itching,
Blind. Bleeding or Protrdulng Piles, 60c .
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This remedy has been named Rat 11
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be proof positive that Rexall Dyspep
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Inasmuch as the medicine will cost
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we urge you who are suffering with in
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Dyspepsia Tablets. A 25 cent box con
tains enough medicine for fifteen days'
treatment. For chronic cases we have
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Portland, Seattle, Spokane. San Fran
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quality is due to the fact that Clarke Bros. & Co.,
Peoria, 111., who are now the largest whiskey dis-
tillers in the world, have spared no expense in the
manufacture of their products. They; use the
finest grade of grain, and the only correct method
of distilling The Mash Tub and Three Chambered
Still. Make their whiskey always the same
age, in the best equipped warehouses in the
world. Consequently they operate the larg
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