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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 29, 1908)
TIIE 3IORXING OREGOXIAX, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1903. MAYOR' IS AFTER POKER PLAYERS Senator Bourne and Friends Face Probable Arrest on Gambling Charge. CHIEF TO GET EVIDENCE Dr. Lane Instructs Grltzroacher to Summon Witnesses and Make In vestigation Into Quiet Sunday Game at Hotel Portland. Jonathan Bourne. Jr., United State Sen ator, and a coterie of friends who engaged In a poker game for big stakes at the Hotel Portland last Sunday, are facing probable arrest on a charge of gambling. Mivor Lane's attention" was called to the case yesterday morning by members of the City Council and others. Just prior to the morning session of the Council, and later In the day the Kxecutive announced that he would notify Chief of Police Grltz- maeher to Investigate and Jet the affair take the customary course. "The customary course" is that the Chief will Investigate first to ascertain the names of all the players and to gather information as to the question of money having been wagered In the game, and if he can secure sufficient evidence to war rant arrests and prosecutions, to proceed to that course. This la the manner ob served, by the Police Department in ordt nanr cases, and Is the plan to be followed in this instance, according to Mayor Lane's announcement. Witnesses to Be Snbpenaed. "I want to know who the persons were who are said to have played poker for money at the Hotel Portland last Sun day." said Mayor Lane, when discussing the affair. "My attention has Been eaiiea to the Incident by an article appearing In The Oregonian this morning. I will sub pena any who may 4inow t.ie names of the gentlemen taking part, and I will also Instruct Chief Gritzmacher to Investigate the reported poker game." That a big poker game for high stakes had been played by Senator Bourne and some friends last Sunday, was a matter of widespread and Interested comment. The City Council was about to convene for Its morning session, when Mayor Lane and members of the Council, as well as others, were talking over various affairs. The subject of the poker game came up. ami Mayor Lane said he had not read the "story" or heard anything about It at the time. He was then Informed of the facts by several CPuncllmen. who seemed to regard It as a great Joke on His Honor that a big poker game should be on In full blast In a "closed" town on Sunday, with the lid supposed to be clamped down tighter than a drum. It was apparent that the Mayor did not relish the thought of auch a "stunt" himself, but as the hour for calling the roll had arrived, busi ness of the session was taken up and the poker subject temporarily forgotten In tha exciting Incidents oi the meeting. Mayor Seeks Soarces oj Information Iter In the day. when seen !n his of fice at the City Hall. Mayor Lane gave evidence of Interest In the poker "story." and inquired aa to the source of Informa tion from which the facta were learned, and also asked for the names of the party of 'friendly players." He said he might subpena.some people who are supposed to ftav. Information, which he Is empowered to do under the terms of the charter. He Is apt to Issue a batch of subpenas without warning, and have "some people" tip for an interrogation aa to tha facts In the case. BRITISH Will CELEBRATE BEXCTOLENT SOCIETY TO OB SERVE BIRTHDAY OP KING. Banquet at Commercial Club Xlitht of November 9 Programme of Toasts and Music. Britons resident In Oregon will unite with their countrymen throughout the world In celebrating by a banquet and na tional musical entertainment King Ed ward's STth birthday and the sabbatical year of tils reign at the Commercial Club on Monday. November 9. at 7 P. M. prompt. This will form the 31st annual celebration of the birthday of the repre sentative head of the Brlti'h nation and empire held under the auspices of the British Benevolent Society of Oregon; which was organised In February. UT7. There are about HO active members of this society. The main obiect of this society is to re lieve the physical wants of sick and des titute persona who are members, or Brit ish subjects, or who were born In' the United Kingdom or In any part of the world-wid empire. The entire funds of the society, derived from the annual sub scription of 30 cents a month from the members, have been during these 31 years, devoted to this charitable object under the care and direction of a relief committee. This committee has been formed of three or four of she members. During all these years the committee has devoted much time, patience and unlimited kindli ness In this charitable work In a purely voluntary and lovable spirit. For several consecutive years J. C Robinson. R. W. Blackwood. James Ijvidiaw. Francis Scaly and Mrs. K. T. C. Stevens have been mnet devoted and untiring members of this committee. Under article 1 of the constitution this society is requtred to commemorate on Empire day. May 14. the anniversary of the birth of the late Queen Victoria by giving an entertainment. This has been done yearly on the voluntary subscription system: not one dollar from the charitable fund having been expended on it: but a vast amount of time and labor, on the part of a few of the active members and their ladles, has been freely given In decorating the halls of the assemblage, in providing refreshments and the national music and songs: all of wilich have made these an nual entertainments so Increasingly popu lar with all the members, their friends and the outside public. Article 12 als-i provides for the celebra tion of the anniversary of the birth of the rMgrring sovere'gn of the British Empire by the members of the society dining to gether on such birthday; or by commemo rating the event In such a manner aa shall be determined by a committee appointed for that purpose by the president of the s-c!ety. T'lls celebration Is also of a voluntary nature, and has no call on the charitable funds of the society In any a 'wpe or form. The president for the current year has appointed 2 members of the society to form a committee: 40 per cent of these at tended a meeting, at which tt was deter- ined to celebrate the sovereign's S7U birthday and the seventh peaceful one of has reign by a banquet and national mu sic entertainment to be held at the Com mercial Club, corner of Fifth and Oak. Portland. The tickets for the same to eacii can me obtained during the ensuing week at the Bank of California and at the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Portland, on personal application. Judge Georce H. Williams, who has al ways been the highly esteemed friend and guest at these celebrations, will address the members on the "British empire. Blrtiop Scaddlng will give an address on "British Relations With Xorth America." Captain Gadeby. who served in India, will reply to the toast of "The British Army:" Dr. David Walker, who Is the last surviv ing officer of the expedition in the search for Sir John Franklin In the Arctic Ocean, will reply to the toast of "The British JJavy:" Consul Laidlaw will give the toast of "The Prssident of the United States.' This celebration Is an open one and can be attended by the friends of the members through Invitation and the purchase of banquet tickets. The national British and American musical and song portion of the entertainment will be made a prominent feature on this occasion: as many mem bers have expressed their desire for It In the place of long and numerous speeches. In order to meet the wishss of those who will attend the banquet, a committee has been appointed to care for the seating arrangement, so that friends can sit to gether To facilitate this, it la necessary to let this committee Know on or oeiore November 6 the names of those who will attend the banquet FUNERAL OF F. W. PRAHL Tribute to Railroad Official at Scot tish Rite Cathedral. The funeral of F. W. Prahl. the late roadmaster of the Oregon Electric Railway Company, was held from the ir A. T ""It -Sc.:. 1 X The I.ale K. W. Prabl. Scottish Rite Cathedral yesterday afternoon. In addition to the large attendance from the city, a special train from Salem brought about 7o em ployes to attend the funeral of their late chief. There were among those In attendance many of the old-time railroad men. as well as some of the best-known railroaders at present In the service. Practically every rail road company with headquarters in Portlai d wa lepresenied. and in addi tion to tho many carriages It was necessary to charter a special car to accommodate those who came to pay tliilr last respects. The pallbearers consisted of C. A. Coolldge, representing the Oregon Electric Railway Company; J. O. John son, forman of malntenance-of-way force; W. H. Galvanl. representing Al Kadcr Temple of the Mystic Shrine; W. H. Tiffany, representing the Scot tish Rite; R. L. Donald, representing Willamette Lodge. A. F. and A. M.. and J. H. Weite, representing the employes of the O. R. K. and Southern Pacific former associates of the deceased. . The floral tributes were as numer ous as they were beautiful. Amon( them were tributes from the officials and employes of the Oregon Electric Railway Company and Willamette Con struction Company: from the trainmen and motormen of the O. E. R. Co.: from the employes of the O. R.- & X. and Southern Pacific Company, from the structural workers; from Al Kader Temple of the Mystic Shrine; from Oregon Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons: Laurel Lodge, A. F. and A. M-, and from many friends. The Masonic service was conducted for Laurei Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Rose burg, of which the deceased was a member, and Willamette Lodge, No. 2. of this city. The services, both at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and at the grave, were simple but very impres sive. METHODIST PASTORS MEET Rev. W. H. Heppe Speaks Against Sensation In Pulpit. Interesting topics were discussed yester- . . . V. DnriUn niotrk-t Affsfhodlnf preachers meeting held in Centenary Methodist cnurcn. kst. w. b. noiiing-hee-d. district superintendent, presided. In the forenoon. Rev. Asa Sleeth read a paper on "Significance of Quarterly Con ference Questions." which was considered of so much importance that It was or dered printed. Rev. W. H. Heppe delivered an lnterest It. i b- "Solution of Subiecta and Tn.maa frt. CL.1 mlUK " Amone Other thingS he declared a minister should avoid select ing a sensational topic. Dut snouia al ways be dignified. Dr. D. L. Rader spoke fnm y,m Tnoifio. christian Advocate. Among the Important addresses 1n the . . , . - . I J - T 1 . ... V. .... arternoon was uiai t r-resiutrnt xichum Howan. of Willamette University, l.ottt ntcht a nlatfnrm meeting was held on the subject of "Evangelism." Talks were made by itevs. r. - - o'.niuuui, n. E. Myers. W. T. Euster and others.. The meeting was well attended by pastors of the entire district. VISIT ORCHARDS IN VALLEY Excursions to Be Run When Horti cultural Society Meets. When the Pacific Northwest fruitgrow ers come to Portland to attend the annual convention of the Oregon State Horticul tural Society. December 1 to 4. they will be given an opportunity to visit the fruit growing sections of the Willamette Valley. Excursions will b arranged for them, according to Mr. Williamson, of the Board of Horticulture, and they will be taken as far down the valley as is necessary to show them what Oregon can do in the way of prunes, grapes and apples. For the convention no definite pro gramme has been arranged- Professor Ev R. Lake, the state secretary, has in view an address by a prominent horticulturist from Australia, and addresses also by prominent fruitgrowers from Oregon and Washington. Dr. Lorens's Nerve Tonic Tablets at Eyrseirs Pharmacy. 28 Morrison. GQUNCILM0DIFIE5 MOOTED MEASURE Rushlight Amendment to the "Women-in-Saloons" Or dinance Adopted. MAYOR EXPECTED TO VETO Friends of Original Measure Say Effect of Amendment Would Be to Nullify the Ordinance Causes Spirited Debate. COO'CIX MEETS THIS MOUNTS G. As a. mark of respect to Council man Dunning, a. relative of whom just died, the Council adjourned yesterday to reconvene at 9:Z0 this morning. A large grist of very Important business Is scheduled. Including the North Portland bridge matter. It will be necessary to decide at this meeting the date for the election at which a charter amendment Is to be voted upon, carrying bonds and providing for the span.' The proposed garbage collection bids plan Is up for action today, and Is of great public Interest. Councilman Cotters proposed ordl nance, regulating the . milk Indus try. wll be reported. He announced last night that he "will tallc four minutes' on this subject, to secure passage of the law. That It do not pass, is the committee' report. -i Here are the two new styles of rainproof coats. The military collar gives perfect protection, other nov el points add to the practi cal features. The other coat is cat in a fashion that makes it equally adaptable for sun or shower. Special values today at $15. CLOTHE ;rs 168-170 Third Street. By a rote of nine to six. the City Council yesterday adopted Councilman Rushlight's amendment to the mooted "women-ln-saloons" ordinance. The ef fect of the amendment, if not vetoed by the Mayor, will he to modify the se verity of the original measure, which forbids the serving of liquor to women in saloons or In restaurants of less than 400 square feet floor space. Coun cilman Cellars, author of the ordinance, and his friends expect the Mayor to veto the amendment, since he is com mitted to reform. They are confident supporters of the amendment would be unable to muster enough votes to pass it over the Mayor's head. Dr. Lane yesterdny refused to reveal his inten tion in the matter. According to Councilman Cellars and those supporting him In his fight against the adoption of the Rushlight amendment, the new section, while os tensibly only an amendment, in reality repeals the law and will make it pos sible for women to remain in saloons which serve any edibles with liquor, even though It be but a sandwich, if it be In a room having not less thaa 300 square feet of floor space. That It will put the Cellars law out of busi ness, is the assertion. What Rushlight Faction Contends. Councilman Rushlight, who is presi- , dent of the Council, and those voting with him declare that the only Intent of the amendment is to give every one a square deal. They declare that the Cellars ordinance was framed to keep women out of the small saloons and certain restaurants, and to throw this immense trade to the high-class hotels. Councilman Baker asserted that In his opinion. Councilman Cellars either de liberately intended by his ordinance to drive all saloons out of business, or that Mr. Cellars has friends In some of the "big" hotels, whom he desired to protect. The Council debated the mat ter for two hours, discussing all phases of the measure, and also an amendment submitted by Mr. Cellars, which was defeated. The vote on the Rushlight amendment resulted as follows: Yeas Annand, Baker, Belding, Con cannon, Cottel. Driscoll, Dunning, Kel laher. Rushlight; Nays Bennett, Cel lars, Menefee, Vaughn. Wallace, Wills. The amendment proposed by Cellars was defeated by the same vote. It was drafted to make the original ordinance conform to the requirements regarded as reasonable by the friends of the measure. It exempted family liquor stores and inserted the words 'licensed restaurant" where the original ordi nance is worded "restaurants serving liquor with meals." In adition to em bracing all of the features of the old The amendment submitted by Coun cilman Rushlight, which was adopted, cuts the floor space for restaurants serving liquor with meals from 400' to 300 feet; carries the words "eating house" and does not forbid screens in dining-rooms. If not vetoed. Cellars declares, it will make tt poslble for nearly all saloons to open up "eating houses." Scarcely a saloon in Port land, he says. Is without its free lunch, and this, he states, will be Interpreted to mean "eating house." Ministers Arrive Late. When the Council began buslnes In the morning. Councilman Rushlight moved to take up the Cellars ordinance and the Rushlight amendment. At that time there were no ministers in the Council Chamber, and it was not until an hour later that Dr. E. S. Muck ley, pastor of the First Christian Church. Dr. William Hiram Foulkes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, entered. They remained throughout the session, listening with care to the debate and making notes of the remarks by the various Councilmen, speaking for and against the amend ment. Neither minister spoke. Immediately after the decision to take up the Rushlight amendment. Councilman Cellars arose and demanded from President Rushlight an explana tion of the features contained in the proposed amendment which have called forth much unfavorable comment, and which have been regarded with sus picion by the friends of the original Cellars ordinance. Mr. Cellars declared that he could scarcely believe that the provisions of the amendment could re sult in anything but an actual repeal of the law to keep women from saloons, and said he regarded it In this light. He then offered his own amendment. "Discrimination," Says Rushlight. President Rushlight, who was grilled by Mr. Cellars, replied by saying that he would support "any law aimed to keep women from saloons and which wouid give every one a square deal. He said he favors protecting young women, but mat ins v. ii vi a ... ......... ... compllsh that object, although popularly supposed to do so. He explained that he oppcaes any measure n.i . . a il mool In nrrier to set a WIHQBU ... glass of beer. when, at the same time. her escort can secure liquor wiuiuui em- v. ... I J . A ...-In rtA ihA Cellars ins " . . i " - - - - - ordinance drives the trade from the smaller saloons to tne Dig noteis, muca as tha Portland. Oregon, Hof-Brau, .Per kins, Louvre and Quelle and works an Injustice upon the poorer classes. Councilman Baker attacked the Cel lars ordinance and also Mr. Cellars, its author, saying it was a law calculated to protect the "big" hotels and to drive trade from the small saloons and resau rants. It was his opinion, he declared, that Mr. Cellars drafted the measure with the object in view of favoring some friends who are interested in the "blh class" hotels. Mr. Baker made a strong point of the fact, as he views it, that the interests which contribute largely to the support of the city, should have some protection. He said that such places as some of the German gardens, which have operated for years here, should be exempted from the provisions of the law, as he declared they do not come under the same class as the places sought to be disciplined by the ordinance at the time Mr. Baker voted for it. He said that the real Intent of the Cellars law. as he regarded it when voting for it, was that it would give the police a weapon to handle the "dives' but in stead of the police enforcing it on the "dives," they applied it to a German res taurant, where the best people In the city go to eat. Wills Arouses Baker's Ire. Councilman Wills aroused Mr. Baker's ire by a statement that it is a question able thing for women to go into saloons. "I want to ask you right now." said Mr. Baker, "if you mean to insinuate that all women who go into a saloon and take a glass of beer are bad women T" "I do not mean Just that," replied Mr. Wills, "but I will say and will stand back of the statement, that it does not improve the morals of any woman to go into a saloon and drink." Mr. Wilis then proceeded to give his views on the proposed amendment, and made a strong point of the fact that, while the saloons do pay Into the city treasury a large amount each year, it is far from being clear gain. "Were it not for the saloons." said he, "we would be free from many crimes caused by them and would need but about half the present number of policemen to preserve order." Councilman Vaughn was opposed to both amendments and also to the Cel lars law as it passed originally, he said. If any one would bring in an ordinance to prohibit women from drinking in any place saloon, restaurant or hotel, he would support it, he declared, but the other proposition he regards as class leg islation. Immediatery after th final vote on the Rushlight amendment, the Council voted to give B. Pugliese, an Italian sa loonkeeper, one more chance to be good. The license committee reported in favor of revocation of the license, but the Council turned down the report. LIMITS HALLDVE'EK FUN WARXIXG IS ISSrED FROM THE JUVENILE COtHT. JuGge Gantenbeia Proclaims That Malicious Mlschler "Win Be Pnnlshed. A warning to all Juveniles that any lawlessness next Saturday will be as summarily dealt with as though it were not Hallowe'en was given out by Juvenile Judge Gantenbein yesterday. He sent a letter to Frank Rigler, Su perintendent of City Schools, which calls attention to last year's celebration, and to the juvenile carelessness which nearly resulted fatally- The Judge said that the warning of the letter would apply as well to those children out of school as to those under 14 years of age. The communication follows: Professor Frank Rlgier, Superintend ent of Public Schools. City Dear Sir: About a year eeo, upon assuming the duties of Judge of the Juvenile Court, I found It necetmary to dispose of upwards of 40 cases result lnj- (from tho celebration of Hal lowe'en. In almost very Instance tho de linquent admitted the offense, but pleaded In Justification that it was permitted in celebrating- Hallowe'en, evidently thinking1 that any act done on that occasion was justifiable. One delinquent even went so far as to grease a car track on a down grade, for the fun of seeing- th car run away and possibly kill or malm a number .of passengers. The court committed him to the Reform School, and ho is now serv ing his sentence. I would request that you ask the teach--rs of the public schools to give fair warn ing to their pupils that any violation of the law endangering public safety, or amounting- to malicious mischief, will be punished by the Juvenile Court in the same manner If committed on Hallowe'en as at any other time. There 1s. of course, no objection to a proper celebration of the day, so long as the rights of others are not Interfered with. Very respectfully, C. TT. GANTENBnN. ROYAL PUMPKIN PIES Their melting deliclousness cannot be equalled. Order in advance for Hallowe'en. Either branch. Royal Ba kery ft Confectionery. THE STORE WITH THE LIBERAL, MONEY-BACK POLICY COR. FIFTH AND ALDER STREETS SAM E. WERTHEIMER, President and General Manager Extr ry Special Values aoraina: SUITS, WAISTS AND MILLINERY $20.00 Tailored Suits at $10.95 The assortment comprises all short fancy broadcloth and novelty mixture 36-ineh Long Coats, new flare skirt, strictly tailored and excellent $20 Tal-; $10 95 nes. Special .......... ....jt, . v $25.00 Tailored Suits at $12.75 The assortment consists of the very newest models of 30 and 36-inch coat effects lined with best quality satin; fall flare skirt; actual $25.00 value; CI 9 75 special . m a-aa $35.00 Tailored Suits at $14.95 An exquisite collection of sample Suits of all-wool novelty suitings, made in all th lengths worn this season, lined with satin or taffeta, some elegantly elaborated with strips of satin or braid; full flare skirts; values to $35.00; $14 Q5 special . ........... r . . 4 ' Sample Waists at $3.95 This lot comprises about 300 "Waists in taffeta, plaids, stripes, nets, embroidered lin ens, lingeries; the handsomest assortment ever shown at such a ridiculous tfl QC price; values to $15; special . .A.. .. '!'' 7 J $6.50 Trimmed Hats at $3.95 Made over silk, satin, velvet and felt shapes; all the newest models, trimmed with wings, quills and Pocahontas fancy feathers and actually worth $6.50; tf5 QC special ; yJ7v $8.50 Trimmed Hats at $4.98 These are hummers at the price, are made of silk, velvet, satin or felt shapes; all the leading models now in vogue; handsomely trimmed with fancy feathers, ffj QO quills or Pocahontas and were sold regularly at $8.50; special V 0 LAND CJSE NEARLY OVER judge; will i?jstrx;ct jcky this morxxn'g. Opposing Counsel Have) Open Clash Daring Arguments In Los An geles Conspiracy Trial. Dr. A. H. Hedderly. William H. Smith. Richard Hynee, Lee R. Myers and Jere miah Huntley, ex-United States Commls eloner, who have been on trial since October 13 before Judge 'W'otverton, charged with conspiracy in connection with the Pacific Furniture & Lumber Company, will probably know their fate some time today. Judge Wolverton held a night session of his court last night in order that Tracey C. Becker, special assistant to the Attorney-General, might conclude his argument. Contrary to the expectations of the defendants, the case was not turned over to the Jury. When Judge Becker finished Judge Wolverton excused the Jury until 10 o'clock this morning, at which time he will deliver his instructions. United States Attorney McCourt con cluded his argument Tuesday night and yesterday morning when court convened John Manning, who had been associated with Attorney McXjemore, for the de fense, talked for two hours. Mr. Man ning was followed by Mr. McLemore. Mr. Manning made an attack upon the Government's counsel and criticised with vigor the methods they used in securing the testimony that was presented during the trial. Mr. Manning openly accused Judge Becker of offering immunity to num ber of the witnesses, and his charges, together with those made by Mr. Mc Lemore, aroused Judge Becker's anger. During his closing argument Judge Becker not only assailed the opposing lawyers, but flayed Dr. Hedderly unmer cifully. " The charge that Immunity had been, held out to Scott Sheldon and Kerr, two of the Government's principal wltneses, was indignantly denied by Judge Becker. Another thing that brought down upon the shoulders of both Mr. Manning and Mr. McLemore the wrath of Judge Becker was the inference made by Mr. McLemore that Judge Becker had agreed it was not necessary to have the de fendant Myers in court, because the case against him was not strong. Judge Becker denounced Mr. McLemore, who. he said, took advantage of his act of kindness In not demanding the presence of Myers at the trial. During his argu ment Mr. McLemore devoted a great deal of his appeal to the Jury to find the defendant Myera not guilty and said had the Government counsel believed Myers guilty, they .would have insisted upon his being In court. The conspiracy trial of the Pacific Fur niture & Lumber Company began on October 12. On the first day a surprise was sprung by the Government when three of the defendants pleaded guilty. They were Frank A. Stewart, William T. Kerr and Ames a Johnson. The Pacific Furniture & Lumber Company was a Los Angeles concern and was charged with attempting to secure prac tically all of the valuable timber lands In Curry County. The scheme, as outEned by the Govern ment, was to furnish the money to en trymen to make the filings and then have the claims turned over to the com pany. The plan perhaps would have been successful, It was contended, but the company ran short of money and was unable to meet its oblipations. Spanish War Veterans Give Dance. Tonight at Auditorium Hall the Spanish Wax veterans will entertain their friends with social and danoe. the object be ing to create enthusiasm and interest in the forthcoming minstrel show bene fit, which the local camp will give for the sick and relief fund. The show is assuming large proportions and Port land's best talent will be seen in this big production of mirth, melody and music. The Heilig Theater has been engaged for two nights and the show will be entirely of a local nature. A feature of the big benefit will be a typical min strel parade with some unique features in which the entire Scout Young Camp will participate. WILL SET PORTLAND DAY Council to Fix Special Date at Se attle Fair. The City Council at its morning ses sion yesterday authorized Mayor Lane to appoint a special committee of three Councilmen to fix a date for Portland Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposi tion, to be held next year in Seattle. Mayor Lane was too busy yesterday aft ernoon to name the committee, but will do so in a few days. The committee win be expected to confer with the vari ous organizations representing the city's Interests before determining the date. An official letter from John Collins, a director, was read. It called the attention of the Mayor and Council to the fact that the programme of spe cial events is being prepared, and that Portland is expected to have a day at the exposition. The request was made that the Council arrange the date at the earliest opportunity. It is under stood that this commltee, as soon as named, will set a time for a meeting, at which representatives of the Cham ber of Commerce, Board of Trade, Commercial Club and other organiza tions will be present. Democrats Stung by Clever Shopman Fall Into Cigar-Dealer's Trap for Trade by Taking Straw Vote Acroea From Party Cainp. London has Jot elected Its second woman Borough Councilor. Mls M. E. Balkwell. The first woman elected to the offloe wm Miss B. E. Lawrence. Both women are re- turned from tha borough, of Ham-prtead. STUNG were the Democrats who cast their straw votes the other day at Washington street cigar store. Of course you would Uave a hard time convincing that worthy band of stalwarts who Voted for Bryan that they were the victims of shrewd cigar merchant who saw a chance to sell off his &cumulated stock of stoglei and "two-fors." But they were. Here's the little advertising dodge which worked so nicely that even the "smoke" man had to tell it. Just across the street from the store on the fourth floor is the Democratic headquarters, a place where Chairman Thomas and the other follow ers of Jeffersonian ideas, hold forth. Tha cigar man got wise to the fact there was a meeting of the Democrats and he saw a chance for trade. A pencil and a white bit of cardboard were the means used. The cardboard bore the legend, "Vote for your choice for President." A straw vote. That wouldn't have meant much, but the foxy cigar man caught a Demo crat going to the gathering off guard and pointed to the sign, and this stalwart whispered the word among the brethren a1 the meeting. Here was a chance to work up a healthy Bryan vote and have il passed along. Great stroke. Suddenly after the meeting adjourned there was an avalanche of Democrats, a typhoon ol men armecTwlth pencils, a whirlwind oi babbling voices, calling loudly for Bryan. The cigar man didn't sell out his stogiej and the "two-fors" still repose in the boxes, for each Bryan voter was so busy whispering; "This Is the silent vote. Watch it." It isnt on record that the cigar man believed it, but perhaps otheri did who read that Bryan received 261 votes, Taft 1S9, Hlsgen 2, and Debs L Say It . If your doctor says this b all right, then say it over and over again. Ayer's Pills Headaches. Biliousness. Constipation. Ayer's Pills Sugar-coated. Easy to take. Don't forget. We the Headaches. Biliousness. 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