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THE. MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. 1902. UNION LEADERS ROW Old Fight Between Shaffer and Gompers. CHARGES TO BE INVESTIGATED 'jt. 8 vx 8f" Wortman & Kin eat Thanksgivin g Bargains at all . covntets Each Man Chooses Two, "Who "Will ChooKc Fifth, to Hear if Federa tion President "IVas False to Union Labor. NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 17. The old dis pute between President Shaffer, of the Amalgamated Association of Steel Work ers, and President Gomperc, of the Amer ican Federation of Labor, broke out afresh in the labor convention today and there is every prospect that on this oc casion the fight will be to a finish. The charges were originally made ,by President Shaffer after the termination of the great, steel strike of 1901. They -were to the effect that President Gom--pers, of the American Federation of Labor, and President John Mitchell, of the United Mineworkers, had been guilty of ununionlike conduct in refusing to sup- J port his organization in its fight. They, . on the other hznd, asserted that the as sociation over which President Shaffer presided was trying to violate' its agree ments and that his stand was untenable. Delegate Sheridan, of the Amalgamated Association, a colleague of President ' Shaffer in the convention, threw the "bomb by asking unanimous consent to introduce a resolution calling for an In vestigation of the charges. Both par lies announced, that they courted the in vestigation, and It will be referred to a . special committee of five, two to be selected by President Gompers, two by President Shaffer and the four to choose the fifth. Mr. Shaffer later named J. M. Slayton, of the Carpenters and Joiners, and W. H. Haskiris, of the United Mine workers of Ohio. President Gompers announced that the Iwo members of the special committee representing his interests to be John. A. 3Ioffat, of the United Hatters, and Edgar A. Agard, of the Glassbottle Blowers Union. . Very few of the committees were ready to report when the convention opened this morning. Delegate Mahon, of the special committee Investigating the application of the longshoremen for a change of name, extending their jurisdiction, an nounced that President Keefe, of the longshoremen, declined to serve as a member of the committee, believing that it should be composed of disinterested parties. After -debate, In which there was a succession of motions and amend ments, it was finally decided to remove from the committee all members repre senting organizations directly interested in the claims of the longshoremen for jurisdiction. At this point the Shaffer-Gompers dis pute came up. A resolution that before any union shall make a demand for a change of wages and conditions it be re ferred to the central body for action, was reported adversely by the committer on "boycotts, to which the resolution was re ferred, and Its action was sustained by the convention. President McConnell, of the machinists, declared that insufficient time had been given committees to complete their work, and asked for an adjournment until Tues day morning, in order that the convention could proceed more rapidly with Its la bors. His motion prevailed, and the ad journment was taken. When the committee met in the eve ning but three members were present, and , after waiting for some time it was de cided not to appoint the fifth member un til -tomorrow. The general opinion among the dele gates is that Mr. Shaffer is not In an advantageous position. The resolution came as a surprise, he having no knowl edge of the matter until just before the convention opened. Whatever, proof., of his charges he may have elsewhere, he ' has by his own admission none with him. His only reliance to uphold the burden of proof, which is with him, Is his per sonal narratlvo of the great steel strike of 1901. He said late this afternoon: "I was taken wholly unawares in this matter. I had not discussed the charges which I made before the last convention of our union, the United Iron, Steel and Tip Workers, at Wheeling, with Delegate Sheridan. I only knew one hour before the opening of the convention that the resolution would be introduced. It looks to me as though Mr. Sheridan and Mr. Gompers were in collusion, and trying to force me to bring charges which they think I cannot substantiate, to discredit me before the members of the Amalgamated Association so that I ' cannot be re-elected to the head of that organization. Then, too, I tried to pre vent the election of Mr. Sheridan as a delegate to this convention, and that may have something, to do with the case. "The charges I made against Gompers were included in a little pamphlet which I wrote after the settlement of the strike in 1901. I claimed that we were entitled to the aid of the American Federation of Labor, and inasmuch as we did not get it, charges were made that President Gompers had acted In a manner un friendly to the cause of organized labor. "I am confident that the members of our organization are too loyal to be drawn v away by any such proceeding -as this, and "I am not worrying about the matter in the least." Mr. Gompers said: "The charges cannot be upheld, because there ie no truth in them. The best years of my life have been given to the cause of organized labor, and I have never had, a thought or performed any action which. was not Intended for Its advancement. I welcome any investigation. There has been no collusion between Mr. Sheridan and myself regarding the presentation of the resolution. I knew It was com ing, and so did Mr. Shaffer. My hope Ls that the special committee will act promptly, and that its report may follow closely upon the charges." ec'I Thanksgiving Sale Black Silk Taffetas Always fully supplied with select styles in the highest grades, our Silk Section is a reliable source of pleasure and profitable buying. All that is newest and most attractive is here in greatest variety at moderate cost. For our THANKSGIVING SPECIALS this week, we have made 'a selection of two of our finest lines of .Black Taffetas, the glossy, rich, substantial kinds, at following great reductions: Tie Gtsa a&teed Kinds 18-inch width, reg ular 90c grade, special 74c 21-inch width, reg ular $1.00 grade, .special 81c 36-inch width, reg ular $1.65 grade, special $1.34 21-inch, 85c grade, now 7 tc 92c 27-in., $1.25 grade, now 36-in., $1.25grade, now 36-in., $1.5Gfgrade, now $ 1 .23 Thanksgiving Specials lAsk Linen Table Damasks All of our very finest grades of these sterling standard linens in beautiful hand-embroidered Tea Cloths, Doilies, Tray and Carving Cloths, Sideboard and Table Tops, also Table Covers, are yours at special prices this week, from 25c to $50.00. Also Richardson's finest hand-woven, grass bleached double satin damasks, by the yard, in Sets and Separate Napkins. Prices: Damasks, 2 yds., 2$ yds., 2 yds. wide, $1.35 to $4.00 per yard. Cloths, 2 yds., 2 yds., 3 yds. and 3 A and 4 yds. long, widths 2 or 2 yds., $4.25 to"$25.00. Napkins, full, liberal v dinner sizes, $4.50 to $20.00 per dozen. Sets, $7.25 to $50.00. Ladies' Knit Undetwea Thanksgiving Specials Vests and Pants 77 c Silver Gray Jersey ribbed Worsted, high neck and long sleeve 'vests, pants with French band. Our excellent $1.00 quality, each , . Ladies' Pants Separate Having sold the vests that match these pants, we . are disposing of them at a marvelously low price. They are of fine ribbed worsted, silver gray, ankle length,f ull fashioned and hand- sr finished.' Value $2.25. Special, pr. $ Ladies' Union Suits Silk Finished Ladies' flesh color lisle union suits, silk finished. Just the wear for those who do not care for wool. Value per suit $3.50, special at Wofceste? Corsets Another mammoth shipment of these famous corsets came yes terday and will be ready this morning. This shipment fills up every size, color and kind, and customers who have been waiting for special sizes can now be fully supplied. Black Satin Stove Polish Daily demonstration of this pol ish in our Kitchen Furnishings Department. It produces the glossiest polish, there is with the least labor and no dust, can be washed without impairing gloss and polishes nickel and other metals beautifully. Ait Department Is a criterion for" new things in fancy -work. You can find here all the latest ideas with the correct materials for making them; also books of instruction for all kinds of fancy work. The new fancy cross stitch we are showing is already finding many admirers. Food Choppers . The "Universal" and "Classic" These choppers combine utility, economy ana wont a great sav ing in time and labor. They will, chop both raw and cooked meat, bread, vegetables, fruit and cheese perfectly and any size you want them. They are easily adjusted and cleaned with little trouble. Any one can operate them. We are sell ing our household size q this week for only Z7QC Umbrellas Our umbrellas are strictly up to date in handles, finish and gen eral appearance. They are light and durable and prices are ex ceptionally reasonable. Handsome taffetas for $1.50 and $1.75. Ladies' and gentlemen's very fine and reliable pure silk um brellas are as low as $4.50 and $5.00. Same with fancy handles, $5.50, $6.00, $7.50 and up. Clearmg-Up Sale This clearing-up sale of black and colored dress trimmings offers op portunities for bargains that will make ladies' dresses handsome and prettily finish the coats and fro;ks of children. We have,divided them into two lots: LOT 1 comprises bargains in .beaded, spangled and braid gimps, all p at, per yard. OC LOT 2 comprises a choice line in beaded, spangled and braid gimps, at, per yard 9c es All the dainty little fancy edges and insertions, such as the much-sought MechJins and Valenciennes, that make the pretty finish for Thanksgiving 'kerchiefs, are here in -great variety. Ladies' Handkerchiefs We would like to have you become familiar with our rich showing of fine handkerchiefs. Ask to see our fine em broidered and lace handkerchiefs. You will find them very fine and dainty. Ostrich Boas No costume is complete this season without a boa of some sort, and nothing is more acceptable as a Thanksgiving present than one of our stylish, rich ostrich boas. Each one has fa had personal 'selection, and they are an unusually choice N) collection. A better quality for the price cannot be secured. Prices $50.00 to $5.00. CsSj NONUNION WORKERS. File Statement of Tlielr Case Before Commission. SCRANTOX. Pa., Nov. 17. The non union mineworkers. through their attor neys. John T. ILanahan and Joseph O'Brien, tonight filed the statement of their case with the Anthracite Coal-Strike Commission. On Friday Messrs. Lanahan and O'Brien appeared before the commis sion and said they represented the non union men employed in the mines during the strike, and they desired to know whether they could present their case to the commission, and what would be the status of the attorneys before that body. Th commission decided that they would have to know definitely what case they had before they could determine their status, and this is contained in the state ment filed tonight. It is said the non union miners seeking recognition before the commission number 2000. Death of Akc(1 Pioneer. Isaac Stewart died at the home of his grand-daughter. Mrs. William A. Newell, Montavilla. at 7:15 o'clock lest evening. Mr. Stewart was 95 years old. was a native of Kentucky, and came to Ore gon about 15 years ago from Wisconsin. The funeral will be held this forenoon at 10:30 from the home of Mrs. .Newell. To Cnrc a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo-Vjulnlno Tablets. This signature Kf J& an every box. 25c NEED NOT SWEAR AGAIN TESTIMONY OP RAILROAD LEAD ERS TO BE ADOPTED. What They Said in Peter Power Case to Go Into Case o State of .Minnesota. NEW YORK, Nov. 17. The hearing In the action of Minnesota against the Northern Securities Company began in this city today before Frederick G. In gersoll, the special examiner appointed by the State of Minnesota, which con tends that the position of the Northern Securities Company in regard to the railroads-Involved Is In violation of a state law against the merging of parallel lines. When the hearing was called, Mr. Munn. representing the State of Minne sota, suggested that the testimony of J. J. Hill, president of the Great North ern,; C. S. Mellen, president of the North ern Pacific; W. D. Clough, vice-president of the Great Northern; Charles Steel and George W. Perkins, of New York, of J. P;. Morgan & Co., and that of J. P. Morgan, given in the Peter Power case, be made a part of the record in the present hearing. This suggestion wis adopted, as ,was also a later one that certain exhibits used in that case be ad mitted in evidence. By this agreement the prominent men mentioned will not be called to testify. DICKINSOVS SUCCESSOR. Superintendent of Transportation to Do the "Worli. OMAHA, Nov. 17. The vacancy caused by the recent resignation of General Manager Dickinson, of the Union Pacific Railroad, has been practically filled by the announcement today that David Lin coln has been appointed to the position of car service agent, and that E. Buck ingham, who has had charge of this de partment in connection with his position as superintendent of transportation, has taken charge of the office and most of the routine of the position formerly held by Mr. Dickinson, and In the future will discharge most of the duties of that officealthough he will not at present as sume the title of general manager of the system. NO AGREEMENT MADE. Harriman Still Intends to Baild to Los A:elc. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17. W. H. Ban cr.oft, vice-president of the Oregon Short Line, is in this city. In an interview ho said: "The" report that President Harriman has sold 300 miles of the track out from Salt Lake to Senator Clark ls untrue. President Harriman has not abandoned the plan of building a road from Salt Lake to Los Angeles, and work , is now being pushed on this new road. The surveys have all . been made, but when the road will be completed It Is hard to say. I wish to deny emphatically, however, that an agreement between President H?.Triman 1 i Tlie " Delineator Girl ' can be picked out from' an -assemblage at the first glance by -a woman. Men only know she is more smartly gowned than, the rest. The "something about her" is what makes the smart costume smart, and mere men are jiot sup posed to know just what-that is. Many women do not. ' But the " Delineator: Girl'" knows, from the tips of hfer dainty boots to her hat, that drowning touch ; the chances axe that she trimmed it herself :it any rate she knows how to. Would you like to see what a "Delineator Girl' looks like? 15 cents per copy. Sold by all News dealers and Butterick Agents. Send $1.00 now and get the Magazine for an entire year. Tmb Butterick Co., 13 Wi3tfi SlM New York tie.Conq BY MRS. DYE JUST OUT IF you want to get a copy of the-First Edition come early. Corner Third and Alder Streets. VISITING CARD All Records Passed By the results of the first day's selling in the ... Great CloaR Depart ment tSale. The enthusiasm thai rare bargains inspire was shown yesterday all through the cloak department . . . F ' So immediate and spontaneous was the public response so eager the buying that only by the most stren uous efforts' was greatest confusion avoided. g $ W. G. SMITH & CO. WEDDING AND VISITING CARD ENGRAVERS THIRD FLOOR, WASHINGTON BUILDING. OVER LITT'S. , and Senator Clark has been entered Into." DemnmlH on Two Railroads. CHICAGO. Nov. 17. Engineers and firemen representing: the entire St. Paul system have mode a demand for In creased wages and an entirely new sched ule. The same classes of employes on the Northwestern have, made similar de mands, the Increase demanded ranging between 10 and 20 per cent. priests, asking that they be given the courtesy of half rates for overland trips. Christian ministers and Jewish rabbis get that courtesy, also Christian missionaries and Sisters of Charity. The petition urges that no -discrimination should be made against the Oriental priests. Doable-Tracking Santa Re. TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 17. Work Is pro gressing rapidly on double-tracking the Santa Fe over Raton Pass, in Colorado. The double trick will extend from El more to Jansen on the Colorado side, and from 'Morley to Raton in New Mexico. Part of the double track, is already In ! operation; and It will all be completed 1 early In the Spring. ' j . 1 1 Increase 1 Cent an Hoar. j PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 17. The Phila- delphla Rapid Transit Company today an- j nounced that, beginning December 1, the ' wages of the conductors and motormen in ! their employ would be Increased from 19 ; to 20 cents an hour. Nearly SOOO are af fected by the increase. . we pie. . THERE ARE GOOD REASONS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THIS GREAT SJILE Every garmenl in today's offering is new and pe.r feet refined in style and of highest quality in -its grade, yet the prices are lower than have ever been known, even on our best previous occasions. EVERY GARMENT AND ARTICLE IN OUR ENTIRE CLOAK DEPARTMENT INCLUDED IN THIS SALE. This sale means - 498 special vSales Of Ladies', Misses' and Children's garments all taking place at one and the same time and embrac ing many thousand garments. This sale means selection from quantities and quaU ities that will more than satisfy the most exacting I and will appeal most strongly to the most econom icaU i Come Today 1 Early If Possible Oriental Priests Want Rates. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17. The South ern Pacific, 1 Santa Fe and their connec tions are fn reccpit of a petition from a number of. Buddhist and HQha,mrjWJa.n FURRIERS G. P. Rummelin & Sons 126 Second Street, Near Washineton. Deal Direct With a reliable manuFac- turing furrier. You get better' goods at lower prices than when you buy fur garments that are sold by de partment store dealers. Our goods are never misrepresented. Moire Astrachan. Compare our Moire Astrachan Coats with Coats sold by other iur dealers. We have the genuine Moire Skins. We also have the Astrachan that is sold by some for genuine Moire. Call and get our prices. ALASKA SEALSKINS Our Specialty. Broadtail Persian Jackets, Fur Boas, Fur Collarettes, Feather Boas, Robes and Rugs. Latest styles. First-class workmanship. Lowest prices, quality considered. Call or Send for Illus trated CntoloKne. THE TRUTH ABOUT PIANO BUYING prices. UKC After reading so mucn hdoui. chbuii iJiau n- the fact remains inai a suuu. moi-twM " ,"j Vvervthing ele, costs money, and cannot be sold for a song, A $15 fiiit of clothes may iook as wen as a 1 suit but it doesn't take much wearing to show there iT a vast d fference. The same applies to cheap pianos- they may sound aU riyht to start with, but a very little use demonstrates that, for tone quality and standing in tune, they arc no cpod. Why bny Dlano"o" thfi Hind when for a very little more you can buy a thoroughly reliable make of us. that has stood the test of time for years? Our easy-payment plan applies to all. ALLEN & GILBERT- RAMAKER CO. Successors to the Wiley B. Allen Co. 209-211 FIRST STREET, PORTLAND, OREGO.V. 140G SECOND AVE. SEATTLE, WASH.