1 1 j L "mmm News for f!is flin!r society rolnmnt Boat urn I In Hi band of tbt Society Editor not Utr than Friday of each week tod Ita receipt m muca tarller aa poult)) will ! appreciated. ' i r EMBERS of the Monday Musical club are keenly Interested In the concert this evening: at the Lin coln high school auditorium, on Park and Market -street!, when th club chorus will Rive a -number of (seloctlons, and the following! prominent local soloists will assist: Mrs. Jane Munis Albert, soprano;" Miss Frances Hatchelor, pianist; Aaron Currier, bari tone, and Miss Carrie Ijouiss Alton, yio llnist. The program will begin at 8:00 p. m. The Monday club chorus will be augmented by the Trebla Clef olub. the Tuesday Afternoon club and the Tort. land Girls' chorus. Mrs. Rose Coursim- ,Keed will direct. - . , c ' Left for Seattle. .. '" , Mrs, A. E. Butterfleld left Monday for Seattle, here she will attend the wedding of a friend Wednesday. She will sail ' from Seattle Friday for San Diego to make an extended visit, with her mother. Mrs. G. W. Wiser. Before her return In June she Will visit other relatives in J-os Angeles. and pass soma tlma In San Fran cisco. Kn, route home May 30 she will top at Pacifio Grove to attend the gold en wedding of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Chase. --Mft- andMrst Chase- will ta remembered by scores of friends here, as they are pioneer Oregonlans, having- made their home in Portland up to the last few - years. A number of old friends ara planning to attend the golden wedding celebration, which will be an elaborate function. Mr. Butterfleld plans to Join Mrs. Butterfleld In the south and return T with her. v4r ;'-,':, v' r':'; Wedding at St. Francis Church. Miss Mary ; Ellen " Maone and Harry Kent Kawkes were married this morning at 7:30 o'clock by Rev. Father Black at Pt, Francis Catholic church. Miss Anna ' Van Hoomlssen and Joseph Cronln at tended the couple, and little Misses Ger trude Van Hoomlssen and Bernlca Al stock acted as flower girls. They were gowned in' dainty lingerie frocks and curried baskets of "pink sweet peas. - ; K: The bride was charmingly attired In a white lace, Imported robe, heavily em broidered and completely veiled In her ' bridal veil of tulle caught to the hair With orange blossoms. She carried a shower of bride's roses. ..- y- '. Miss Van, Hoomlsscn was beautifully " gowned In while charmeuse.. with light blue over drape of chiffon studded with crystal beads. After the ceremony a wedding1 break fast was served at the Portland hotel In a private dining room with overs for 12. The table Was attractively decked, with white roses. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. T. WV Johnson, Mrs. John West, ' Miss Rose Ilrusks, Miss Hedwlg Kasper, Rev. Father McDevItt and the bridal party. Mr. and Mrs. Fawkes left Immediately after for a honeymoon trip to British Columbia. They will ba at home to tlialr friends' in Portland after May 15. For Miss Cecil. Mr. and Mrs. Dolnh Taylor enter, tained with cards on Saturday evening , for Miss Vleve Cecil and Loyal H. Mc .Carthy, who are to bo married in the near future. Pink was the color scheme used, and the rooms were beautifully decorated In Enchantress carnations. Florence Bradley served punch during the evening. Prizes wire .won "by Miss VlRVft Cecil. Mrs R. itorhpnltaln Ur. Charles Llllard, H. E. Taylor and Judge Davis. Handsome guest prises were given the honor guests. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. David McDaniels T.a Conle Jamison), Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Klckum, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. .Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Flechensteirf," Mrs W e Cfecll, Judge and Mrs. George N. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles ',T.- Ijlllard, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Koonti; the Misses Vleve Cecil, Louise Cecil, 8te.Ua Jones, Bertha Masters, Helen White, Bertha Koonti; Messrs. Loyal McCarthy, Whetzel, Dale Moffett, F. Youney and J. C. Cecil. Mrs. Taylor was assisted by her sister, Mrs. V. N. Koonts and Mrs. Arthur Seufert of The Dalles. - ' ;.:.Ti-:i;s:.,:jij''-.;-W vvo:-'-':. , Snook urn Tarty. , , , Mrs. D. McGellivary, Mrs. Katie Cun ningham and Miss June Valiant enter tained tho Rose Social club at the latter home' 171 Knott street, 6n last Thursday afternoon In honor of Arthur Orion Wand -Jr., with a Snookum party. The decorations, refreshments and favors were prettily carried out tn pink. Prizes were won by Mrs. P. Haley. Mrs. Katie Clinenbeard and Mrs.. J. Leinenweber. One cf the pleasant features of the aft ernoon was vocal and piano solos given by Mrs. Stella Dunbar and Mrs. Leland Jamest Assisting around ' the rooms were Mrs. Pi Haley, Mrs. F. Fassbendcr and Mrs. Lura Fredrlcks. Miss ply nil Britte-Elect. Miss Irene Flynit left Saturday for Albany-to; Visit " her brother and his wife,. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Flynn. Miss Flynn has many friends In Albany and her short stay will be filled with de lightful 'affairs, In, compliment to her as a bride-to-be. Among the people who planned to entertain for her are Mr. and Mrs. Tom' Hopkins. . Dr. and Mn. Hunt, Mrs.. William Barrett, Mrs. Harry Cusick and Mrs. Robin Nelson and M'.f-s Frances Wilron.- Ute l'Synn will return tomorrow. The wedding data lias been set for Wednesday, June 4, and will be a largu church Wflddlng at 11:30 a. m. at St. Mary's Tro Cathedral, folowed by an elaborate reception, at the homo of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Flynn, May Dance, . Oregon Rose Camp, Royal Neighbors of. America, 'have Issued cards for a May dancing party to be given Friday even ing. May 2. in Royal academy hall, Manchester building, 85ft Fifth street. Committee In charge are: W, F. Cof fey,' J. L. Valiant, Mrs. N. McDonald, Mrs. D. McGellivary, and Mrs. G. Mc Afee. Patronesses are Mrs. P. Haley, Mrs. Donnle Graydon, Mrs. Lura Fred rlckon, ,rt. Mary Mackln, Mrs. Lydla Catlin and ' Mrs. Anna ; Miller: Rose Weinberger will have, charge of the music; presiding over the punch bowl will be Mrs. Lura Coffey and Mrs. Jes sie Barnum. . - .. ... ..;;. v ' - ::;;-.,:, j--;- Eastern Star Dance. - - The board of relief of the Order of Eastern Star will give a dancing and card party on Wednesday-evening, April 20, at Masonte temple. A social affair under the direction of the board is given annually. .u St. Andrew's Social. ; A card social and dance wtll be given this eveblng at St. Andrew's hall, East Ninth . and Alberta streets. An orches tra will b In attendance during the evening. . .-,' Cards Received. . j Mrs. Emit Jorgensen has sent out cards for a large Bridge party to be given at bar home Tuesday of next week for Mis Grace Dalrymple. For Rose Social Club. . . Mrs. hellle McDonald and Mrs. Mae Angle will entertain the Rose. Social JULIA CULP LIKES EVERYTHING SHE HAS SEEN IN AMERICA BUT THE TURKEY TROT Holland's Great Mezzo-So- flub, R. X A., at the lAtt.rr'a home, corner MieslsMpul and Cook avenues, on next Thursday Afternoon, when sev eral new studies will be tnken up. AH visiting Roynl Neighbors of America are invited to attend. Duo Decern Farty, Miss Glen Shope and Mls Elsie Silver delightfully entertained the members of the Duo Decern Five Hundred club Sat urday afternoon with a matinee party at the Orpheum, followed by a luncheon at the Hazelwood. ' , Mrs. Ilaller to KnteHaln. . Mrs. H. M.' Haller will be a hostess at cards. next week, Friday, May 2, when she has Invited guests for a large bridge party. ; ., ... - - COMMISSION FORM,- - .. CRITICS OVERLOOKING IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE (Continued From Page One.) 1 attention to Its limitations, contradic tions and defects, claiming in most vig orous manner that.lt was absolutely Im possible for the affalra of the city to be conducted with efficiency and econ omy so long as we had the present rhar- ierrr uuring tne campaign two years ago the Question of a commission form of charter was the leading Issue. Several candidates promised, if elect ed, to have such a document presented to Che -people. la 1907 Mayor Lane, by autnority or tne council, appointed a commission, of IS to prepare a charter. This was submitted to the people and defeated, w .-. -' In May, 1(11, Mayor Simon, bj? au thority of the council, appointed a com- nu.islon of .10 to draft anoti.er charier, , and the same year tlie 1 :h st .ylde Uusi- ness Men's club appointed, the people's charter committee. This committee, on account of differences of opinion, pre sented two charters. : Then C. E. S. Wood and a few, friends presented an other charter. The council declined to present these four documents to the peo ple, but authorized the mayor to ap point another committee, and their char ter, together with the Wood charter, was submitted to the people at the No vember election of last year, and both failed to pass. , Early In the present Tear the mayor again called the committee together to revise lta charter and Incorporate cer tain recommendations made by the East Side Business Men's club. Thus, the seventh charter prepared within a few years Is up for consideration. The city government had been administered dur ing the last eight years by Mayor Lane, Mayor Simon and Mayor Rushlight, and each Of these mayors has appointed a committee which has drafted a commis sion form of charter. 1 It is therefore a fair conclusion that In their judgment the best interests of the city require a new charter. Talv Bolutloa Offered. The proposed charter offers an hon est, fair and comprehensive form of commission government. It epjsses the latest thought In municipal govern ment as tried out In Boms city and ad Justed to our local 'needs and require ments. Seven charters have been pre pared, each representing the Ideas of the particular group which framed them. We can , not except another committee, or seven other committees, to do more than express their honest opinion of what a. charter should, be. Can not the publio realize; oan not the people under stand that whenever a simplified form f ; munlclp.il chatter is' pre?-pntr-l the j advocates of tho present clulrier are go ing1 to tear it to pieces. Can not every independent citizen grasp the iApa-that the only possible way to get a new char ter is first to get rid of the old one. The present fight is characteristic of the taollcs that will always be employed to defeat any change. The adherents of the present system are busy shooting holes in the proposed charter; they are making all kinds of ridiculous and un truthful assertions' in regard to it, many of them claiming that they are in favor of a commission form of govern ment not -this, proposed form, but a form that they themselves will 'produce. Principle Mala Issue. ' So I repeat that we are-getting away from the fundamentals. The only issue Involved is the principle. If the princi ple is adopted, it will be practicable and easy to retain It and change the detail, but the detail can not be modified until the ground work has been established. Take the question of preferential vot ing: Is that of any Importance In com parison with the principle of concentrat ing responsibility? ' It is this question of fixing responsibility and abolishing the ability to dodge it that; is the crux of the whole question; It is just this feature that the real fight Is against. If the preferentlaVvoting is not a suc cess, it is a detail that the people can change at any time. . Personally, I should like : to see It tried out, for It replaces minority elec tion by majority election.-As It Is now, if, there should be six candidates for the same office the one' receiving the largest number of votes Is elected, and he may have less than 2ft per cent of the votes cast. Under the preferential system, thri j in voter makes his first choice. He may Ike ii IS f.f ..). ! 1 t . i e.pri-s ii!"r.i I i same "HTtd;d;iti If v 1 - majority tinder the first it;--,, . '. t second, end, .If tect'K..ry, t'. t choice. Is added to the fu-t t' mine tho candidate. liavlni t'.ie t. of votes. riaa Is ESmpU. It is all quite simple, mil Is nit "i untried ' method.'. It lias worked mi1; factorily in other citis, so what is t'!" sense oi? condemning the wliola jn luelp! of simpler ami more" direct government, on account of it? When the sharpshoot ers say that it will throw the city Int the hands of this class or that clus cf citUens, it Is absolutely absurd. It U not probable that the" preferential sys tem offers a better opportunity for ths selection of - competent pfflfclala than does the present system. The object of the proposed c-harter Is t abolish the council, executive ooara ana the many other boards and commissions, and concentrate and correlate all de partments of the city government In th hands of an elected body responsible directly to the people; and all those who believe that this should be done should not be Influenced by the attacks tlmt are being aimed at the details of th new charter, but should keep the prln eiple embodied in the new. charter con sjantly in mind. - ' W. B. AYEIU : Wilt Carry Ashea in Gold Vrns. (t'nltea Prew It4 Wire.). ';' Paris, April 23.The bodies Of the two small children' of Isadora Duncan, the American dancer, who were drowned with their governess here, were cremate-i today. - The dancer is still prostrated. Th ashes of the children were placed golden urns. Miss uuncan intenas t keep these urns with her at ail times. Tennis and Spw Vodor Porch Shades, Reed Fnrnltnre, Upholsterinir, Drapery Dcpts., Third Floor prano Enjoys , Her Experi ences in the United States By WW. A deark demure little Dutch woman with a personality of compelling sweet ness and with just enough-hesitancy .in hor English to make her .'conversation f asolhatlng- such is Mme. Julia Culp, Holland's great mezzo-soprano who wll! sing in a return concert Thursday even ing at the Ilelllg under the auspices of the Portland Musical association. Tour city is so beautiful and your people are so kind," declared Mme. Culp yeitorday as we chatted in ner apart ment at the Portland while a deft little maid made ready the bags and suit cases for a Journey to Seattle. "They even told me I looked nice and clean 'Saturday night at the concert and that was a very big compllmeM, for 1 had to dress aboard the train and rush from the depot to the theatre and to alight from a train really clean that Is a very -markable feat, don't you think so?" 1 had to confess I did.' "It was such a long tiresome trip from New York to Spokane and then Just after we started a bridge burned UP or down is It you say in English" and she smiled mischievously at the queer kinks of our language. ''We'-had to go back and come on another road, so ft isn't any wonder I Just got here in time for the concert, Is It?" "Did you give no concerts coming out from New York?" I asked. "No, I shall give them going back, some I mean, but I have already given 45 all through the east and have been as far west as Denver before. On May 18 I shall finish my tour, and on the 20th I shall sail for home.? The smiling brown eyes kindled at the mention of that wonder word home. Where is home?" ' ;V "At Omnewald, a little country place . ; ' I V ft: -v : X ' i " For the Newest, Visit the Eastern More L, Tail New 1 oveiv t orea Suits AS-the season pro p-rp ?;.!. ' Tip.w fea tures ate ' constantly - appea'r iriff in Spring Suits. " , , Many of the new "Regent" .Tnodels, ' one pictured at 1 right, that -we will show 1 .tomorrow, -r were in New York a week ago. "The Eastern is only" as far away " from, this seat of, fashion as it takes the fastest express to speed across the continent. New-coin erfr irt handsome plain -tailored , Suits, in' plain navy -, serges, shepherd checks, and the much - inquired for Copenhagen blue Bedfords. i , Also new Balkan Blouse Suits in -favored striped eponges. - -: . See our-big showing of Suits tomorrow at t 1 '. . ' -$22.50, $25, $27.50, $30 - Your o wrt convenience is tlie limit of The Eastern's Credit Policy. That's the difference between Credit here and elsewhere. Why . not- let us open an account for you now? .r rivals in Hi f TheBIB Credit ,aiU' tution 3 405 Wask- inrfton at tenth J Mme. Julia Culp. only 20 minutes by car from Berlin. There among the trees we have our own beautiful home 'Rualhoeve' that Is German for 'house to rest.' That is where I left my dear ones to take the Journey across the water." "Babies, you mean you left the babies at homer "O, no, I have none, I am sorry to say. Just a husband and two uttie dogs yes, and 'Solo,' he is my beautltful horse. I haven't ridden 1n this country at all. Of course I don't have much Um'e and then I don't really want to ride any horse except my own beautiful 'Solo.' It's many miles he and I cover every summer, and my husband and I are very enthusiastic motorists, too, but my hus band won't let me drive the car; he aaya t am too nervous, and I suppose I am, she finished, quite fully resigned to accept his Judgment, like the good little Dutch wife she Is. "But you American women do every thing, don't you? Nearly all of piy con certs have been managed by women, and such charming women, too; beautltful of face and form, superbly groomed, fash ionably gowned and they know so much, too." . . "And what of our men; do you like them, too?". . - ' "I haven't met many. I only see them at a distance, but they are nice to look at." and the soft brown eyes sparkled merrily. ; - "In fact I like everything in America, except the turkey trot. "It Is very bad, I think; it is every thing but graceful and very naughty, too' In Boston in the best homes I saw It and It made me feel very badly to see sweet young girls dancing it. I Uka to see girls retain their sweetness and innocence, but they will, not If they dance this very bad turkey trot. We dance a great deal In my country, but only the waits and the quadrille and the fancy figures ocf the german." ; --"You f speak - such beautiful English, yet you were never In this country be fore; where did you learn?", I asked. "At- school. " You see I am a Dutch woman and my country is so small we have to learn other languages, or we could know very little of the world. ; I speak both French and English as well as German or Dutch." v: . v . : ; : , "Of course you will come back to us, and we sliall look for you In opera?" "I will Coma back next year, but not in opera. I am Just a lleder singer. It doesn't sound as great as operatic prima donna, but I work very' hard and deny myself many things. I don't accept any social attentions while I am on tour. I had many invitations in New York and -otherucities, but not one did I accept. They arranged in Seattle, I could not my time and strength for my work. I must give my -audiences the best there is in me and then I have to practice and I read a great deal, too, and then when I have an extra-hour. I drive and sea your beautiful country." v Sha has an Odd little trick has this little Dutch woman yet a perfectly natural one, I'm Bure, of sitting for sea- tm-4K' beawtifuW-eiaUWraad liw i suddenly, like Galatea, coming to life, she breaks into a smile which trans figures her such a warm, and human smile such an au inclusive and very winning radiant smile a smile I am sure that has- won her much. ' FOWNES GLOVES, MONARCH GLOVES. W9 WwflinmaiE &. Mm X1TTXES 8&OCX KOXXXSOir, TXBTTX, ' WEST 7 ASK A1TO AlTXB BTSZBTS. - Store Opens at 8:30 a. m. and Closes at 5:30 p. m. Daily, Excepting Saturday GOSSARD CORSETS. " NEMO CORSETS. Mop Snii tlite M Sflainnp W Double z&C Green Tradinn Stamps Given With All Cash Purchases Between the Hours of 8:30 Ai M. and 12:00 M. Present Your, Cash Sales Checks at the Stamp Booth on the Main Floor, Near Elevators mm . .. i&iih )m Ttodpse SplemidlM Mew 25 Snnfltts Arc Sought By Women of Particular Taste A special purchase by our garment buyer who is now in New York, permits us to offer these Suits at a price which comes within the reach of all. The models are unusually attractive. The materials comprise serges, poplins, vigoreaux, diagonals, whipcords, etc., in both plain and novelty effects. Coats are lined with good dependable material and well tailored. When you buy a garment at this store you have every assurance that the style is correct. Every garment which comes into the department is passed upon by careful inspectors after having been selected by an expert wIiq through years of experience in the fashion centers of America and Europe has cultivated a taste tor tne practical as wcu as uic uuvcuy gauuciua f ioilrr Infln This line of Suits is so broad in its scope that every taste may be satisfied. Com- M Jrff II LJ J fnr wnmrn and misses. Your choice of ' this lot tomorrow at KloyOv V IV i,W ft CaiV wa M,w. . - Women's 35.00 Suits -for 16.95 In the garment department, second IlOOr J grcai ciean-up 01 uic auujii mica wi tvwuqia ouiia wmu have been sold down to one or two of a kind Navy and black serges, diagonals and novelties in neat plain tailored styles. The very latest and most desirable styles bure to give -perfect satisfaction and fit becomingly. A good range of sizes. Regularly priced up to $35.00. Grouped for this special sale, now at only saw . m : ... 015.00 Skirts at $6.98 For Motorcycle or Horseback Riding GARMENT DEPARTMENT SECOND FLOOR A full assortment of Divided Skirts, suitable for motor .cycling, horseback riding, mountain climbing, etc The materials are very serviceable, such as cravenettes, coverts, serges, broadcloths and cheviots. QO Regular values Ao $15.00, on - sale at-only: j Novelty Dress Skirts at 54.00 Up to S15.00 NoTelty Skirts made op in the latest two-piece effects, with draped back and front or with, aide draping, trim'd with covered " button and straps of same material These come in novelty mixtures, ratines, checks and stripes," Bedford cords, poplins. We price these for to morrow at from . . . -M-OO to f 16.00 Center Circle First Floor House Dresses, ,01.19 Women's House Dresses made of gingham, percale and chambray, with high or'low necks, Jong or- short; sleeves; striped, figured and plain materials; trimmed with bias bands or piping. Some have sailor collars. Women's Waists for 01.19 Lingerie and Marquisette Waists with. high or low necks, long or short sleeves, trimmed with fancy laces, I1 "I Q tucks, plaits and embroidery, All siz.es. Special at V a Silh Petticoats, Only S3. 79 First Floor, Between the Elevators - Taffeta and Mcssaline Petticoats in plain and flowered ef fects, with knife or accordion pleated flounces. " , Bargain Circle, Between the Elevators N Hermsdorf Imported Hose at 29c a Pair Women's, fine quality Hermsdorf Black Lisle Thread Hose, with double sole and ?4-inch double garter top All si?es. OOp Specialized for this sale at, the pair Mv 50c "ONYX" HOSIERY, 3 PAIRS f 1.00 . Silk .boot, .lisle thread tops, spliced heels and toes. Colors black, white nd tan."fl" !AU sizes; 50c grades, special, 3 prs. for V-a. CHILDS 35c "HOLEPROOF- HOSE, 25c Two weights, suitable for boys er girls, -fine - rib, fast black, searales cot- O J? ton. Sizes 6 to 10. Reg. 35c, special ul "Burson"; Fashioned Hose, the only wo man's stocking that is knit to fit without a seam. Light weight, black cotton. OKf All sizes. On sale tomorrow, pair "tlL WOMEN'S RIBTOP HOSE, 12 PR. Women's fast black, seamless Hose, with rib elastic "top," double heels and "J Olp toes. All sizes in lot. Special, pair law2C INFANTS' 25c AND 35c SOX FOR 13 500 pairs Infants' Imported Socks in cotton, lisle and silk lisle, plain or lace openwork. Black, tan, pink and blue colors included.: Onyx Sills SocEss Men's 50c feais 3 Mfs flop MM In the Men's Furnishings Department, First 'Floor, southeast, the Pure Silk "Onyx'1 Socks in plain black, and colors; also fancy black and white and two-toned effects. All sizes in regular 50c grades on CI A A Special sale at three pairs for ) 1 UU ffiipeaft Sale Msini9 WMe Umieipwesii? The Three Best Known Standard High Grade Malr.es MC()()pel?,, "Lewns" "Vasssn?" onf uui wi vuo uiu j, nccapu . - . ' :fgirar si;QQnGrade9c-S150 Grade 8119--53 Grade S2.29 ot accept. . xou asa I need ail ... . , . , , L , . . ..'''... Five thousand garments, consisting of Union Suits, Shirts and Drawers. Spring and Sum mer weights ifr both mercerized and plain lisle thread, including white, .light blue and flesh colors. Styled with long or short sleeves, ankle or knee lengths. But all fsizes in the lot. The .greatest opportunity of the season for men to secure a supply of high-grade-underwear COOPER-LEWIS-AND-VASSARX00aJNIONUlTSPCmLYJPRICED.Ar $29 CQQPERLEW1S AND VASSAR $1.50 SHIRTS AND DRAWERS SPECUL AT $1.19 COOPER-LEWIS AND VASSAR $1.00 SHIRTS AND DRAWERS SPECIAL ONLY 7Cc "1PA :..