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ADMIT PORTLAND Tfl MflDTUUI lununn liyLdlLillil I 'League Directors Settle With Russ Hall and Decide on Six-Team Circuit. LUCAS WILL LOCATE HERE Chosen President Without Opposi tion McCredie Made Portland Pirertor Taconia Takes Butte Player Lncas Is Pleased. ' SEATTLK. WasV. Deo. (Ppoclal.l Portland was granted a franchise In the Northwestern" League 'today and Judge Wt W. McCredie was elected tlie Port land member of the board of directors of th. leajnie. W. H. I.ucas was re elected president of the league and an amicable settlement was reached with Russ Hall, who held the Butte franchUe, by which he surrenders the franchise, and the league, buys such of his players as have, not already been sold. The. foregoing were the most "Important matters which came before the annual meeting of the league held this after noon. All of tlie clubs were represented. Dugdale, of Seattle, holding McCredle's proxy, no other representative from Port land being present. The principal matter to come before the meeting was the change in the circuit, the election of X,ucas being a foregone conclusion. Russ Hall Gets $3000. It vu settled, of course, that Portland was to come Into the league, but Hall held the Butte franchise and was unwill ing to let it go for nothing, and Helena also presented an application. The di rectors decided against an eight-elub league, with Butte and Helena Included, and rejected Helena's application. Hall announced that he had already sold nine of his players. Claflin, Samuels, Spencer. Bender. Hurley, Stls. Swain, Cartwrlght. and Irby, to Tacoma and the league made him an offer for the other five. Thomas, Myers. Finney, KJlis and Hickey, and his franchise which he accepted. The consideration Is not given out. hut It is understood that Hall received from thev Tacoma club and the league J.V'flO alto gether. The sale of the players to Tacoma 1s also taken as an Indication that Hall will manage the Taconia club next season. 'a rumor to that effect having already been circulated. The league having purchased the Butte franchise, nothing remained in the way of granting a franchise to Mc Credie. the circuit being Portland. Seattle, Tacoma. Spokane. Vancouver and Aber deen. Make Up Schedule Later. Lucas w:is unanimously elected presi dent, secretary and treasurer, there being no other candidate. W. R. MacKarlanrt. of Aberdeen, was elected vice-president. The board of directors was chosen as follows: W. W. McCredie, Portland: A. R. Dickson. Vancouver: O. M. Schreeder. Tacoma: P. E. Dugdale. Seattle; J. P. Conn. Spokane. The question of a schedule was not taken up. Lucas will meet the schedule committee of the Coast League sometime later and arrangements will be made so that the dates of the two leagues In Tort land will not conflict. The purchase of the nine Butte players by Tacoma will make that team vastly stronger than last vear. Claflin and Samuels are pitchers; Swain and Irby outfielders, and Hurley. Stls and Cartwrlght Intielders. the latter being- easily the best third baseman In the league iast year. Spencer and Bender are catchers. All of the clubs are ex pected to be stronger than last year. I.ucas to Locate in Portland. After the meeting President Lucas said: "Mr hearionarters probably will be at Portland. That is the only city where we will have competition, and 1 want to he on the ground. I want to see that we put up as good ball as the Coast League and I am willing to promise that It will be better than what the opposition has to omTer. The meeting today was en tirely harmonious and Hall Is entirely satisfied with the settlement the league made with him. I look for a prosperous and successful season next year." For the first time since breaking re lations with the Northwestern League, in 1P03. Tortland Is again represented In that circuit. The meeting of the board of.directors of the Northwestern Baseball' League, held In Seattle yes terdav. officially acted upon the prop ns.it inn to admit Tortland in place of Butte, and. while the admission of this city to the Northern circuit had been decided upon several months ago. it remained for yesterday's meeting offi-cially-to recognize, the plan. The Northwestern magnates have long desired to secure a franchise In Portland. and the action which brought about yesterday's meeting and formal voting of a franchise to the McCredtes Is the result of an agree ment reached between the Northwest ern League, the Pacific Coast League and the National Association of Pro fessional Baseball Leagues, whereby .Tortland was voted the privilege of being represented In two leagues. This of Itself is a distinction never before enjoyed by any city in the I'nited States outside of those repre sented in the American and National Leagues. Other towns have had two baseball teams, but one or the other of the teams has been an outlaw team and not recognized by the baseball as sociation, whereas both of the teams cow to represent this city are fully recognized by the organization. Some skeptics are prone to imagine that two teams will not thrive here, but In this they are mistaken. Port land will sustain two teams much more readily than were the two clubs maintained in one league, for it is now a' proposition whereby it behooves the two clubs to use their utmost endeav ors to capture the honors In each or ganization. With two pennants to strive for. the fans will have an op portunity of seeing many new players in action, and in addition will be af forded the first opportunity on record of comparing Class A baseball with Class B.. The Pacific Coast League team will be rated as the superior class, while the Northwestern club will continue in its present rating. Class B. The MoCredies. controllng owners of both clubs. Intend to divide their teams equally, and expect to be able to gtve the Northwestern League a Class A team, or as near to such a club as the rules or the league will permit. It is a great day for the baseball fans, for Instead of seeing but four or six clubs, as the case may be, in the Coast organization, they will also be af forded the opportunity or seeing the six Northwestern League clubs in ac-' tion. As each club will have on an average of 15 players, with 12 clubs playing here, the fans will see some thing like ISO different baseball play ers in action during the season on the Vaughn-street grounds. This is a greater number of baseball players than are seen annually In some or the major league cities, and the bugs will be kept husv remembering the differ ent figures cavorting on the Portland diamond. ' In addition to being admitted to the Northwestern League. President W 111 lam H. Lucas, who was re-elected last night, as forecasted in these columns, has announced that he will make Port land his headquarters. According to tl(e . president of the Northwestern Leagi:e. he has decided upon the change from Spokane because he Ue iires to he situated In a position to see Just what difference, if any. exists In the playing of the two leagues. -nr. I.ucas says that he does not believe that the Pacific Coast League is any faster than the Northwestern organi zation, but the head of the Class B league may be educated to a different view after he has had an opportunity of witnessing the difference between the class of play shown by Los Ange les as compared with Seattle, not to mention the Portland and San Fran cisco Coast teams. McCredie's North western club may also prove a revela tion to the head of the new organiza tion. At any rate, the fans can await the opening of tlie season with a great deal of interest. CUE LIES' NIGHT Multnomah Club Plans Enter tainment. Tonight. BOYS AND GIRLS DRILL COAST LEAGUE MEETS DEC. C 1 , Provided Eastern Magnates Can Be Present That Pay. SAN FRANCISCO. Pec. (Special.) President .1. Cal lowing, of the Coast League, wilt probably call the -annual meeting for Monday. December 21. al though he will not decide definitely until he learns from Ban Johnson and Harry Pulllam just when they will reach San Francisco. He proposes to call the Coast League directors to gether so that they can be In session when the Eastern magnates are here and confer with them as to the status of the California State League. "The American and National Leagues will meet in New York Wednesday." said Mr. Kwing. "and within two days I expect a telegram from Ban Johnson which will state the time of their ar rival. As regards putting a team in Sacramento, we have done nothing and will take no action until the league meets. We stand ready to do so. how ever, if it becomes necessary to fight the outlaws." WHESTI.K IN SRATIXG 1UXK Exposition Kuildrng Leased for Holding Future Mat Events. , Negotiations were completed yesterday afternoon for holding the remainder of O'ConneH's' wrestling matches in the skating rink in the Exposition building at Nineteenth and Washington streets. The big pavilion, wae leased from Jones & Randall for the half h)zen matches that Will he pulled off during the Win ter. It will be tilted tip with a raised platform 24x24 feet, and the ringside spectators will be provided with broad seats with backs and chains. The raJlery will hold 3000 people, so there will be no necessity for the perching upon rafters that has characterized the previous matches. The hall has a seating ca pacity -of between CW) and 6000. The first match held will be between O'Connell and Professor M. J- Pwyer. of Chicago. December 1", a week from to morrow n!?ht. Pwyer Is the best man in the world under 175 pounds and he come3 here guaranteed J1000 if he throws O'Connell three timew in one hour. He Is a man of O'ConneH's speed and clever ness and this will be the first real wrestling bout the fans of this burg have had a chance to see in- many years. O'Connell said early in the season that he would bring some of the topnotchers from the" East as soon as he had cleared the decks of the local talent, and is keep ing his word. WIN'S TWO SUCCESSIVE RACES Williams' Colors Carried to Victory Twice at Oakland. OAKIaANP. Cal.. Pec. 8. Thomas H. Williams won two races In a row ac Emeryville today. Bellwether and Ru bla Granda caried his colors to victory. The fourth race won by Rubla Granda resulted In one of the best finishes of the season, six horses being heads and noses apart. The winner Just got tip in time to beat Bon Homme. The sur prise of the day was the victory of I'rlnce Nap. ac odds of 20 to l.r May Amelia was bid up from 900 to $1300 by Frank Weir, who secured her. St. Francis was bid up from $500 to $000 hy George Read, but was retained Results: Klx furlonn". selllnr Prince Nap won. Borryessa second. paladinl third; time 1:17 1-n. Sir furlongs, selling Pt. Francis won. Bu colic tkvonil, 1'lausihle third: lime 1:14 4-5. Milo and yards, anllinic Bnllwether won. Import second. Billy I'ullman third; time 1:4 l-.V Slx and half furlonirs. purse Rubla Orsnda won. Honliomme second. Madman third; time 1 : I 3-5. Mile and sixteenth, aollin? May Amelia won. Ralcijth seqond. Spring Ban third; tirn 1:50 3-5. Klve and half furlnns. purse Warden won. Toll Box second. Bishop W. third; time 1:10. NOT A POLL A It BET OX WINNER Rank Outsider Surprir.es Owner and Talent at Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, Cal.. Pec. 8. In a hard drive Molesey. a 40 to 1 shot, won t-he Pasadena handicap for all ages at seven furlongs at Santa Anita Park to day. His victory was a complete stir prlse to his owner, J. A. Bennetc, who did not bet a cent on his horse and there probably was not a dollar bet on him at the track. Favorites had a bad day. winning but two of the events. Powers made it five races straight co day, having won the last three Mon day and the first two today. Results: Selling, six furlonsn U CSlorla won. Airs second, Teo Beach third: time 1:12 1-5. Mlle, purse lomlnus Arvl won. Kdw-in T. Frver second. Husky third; time l:S8 1-5. Five and half furlongs, selling San Nich olas 'won. Mary F. second. Korosilany third; lime 1 1-5. Seven furlongs. Pasadena handicap Mote ppv won. l.lxaro second, Gernm,iil third; time 1::S. - Mile and three-sixteenths, selling Henfy O. won. Sam Bernard second. Bucket Bri gade third; time 2:00 3-".: Six furlongs, purse Joe Madden won. Fair Annie second. Home Crest third; tim 1:12 4-5. Bennett Gives $17,500 Jn Priz.es. PARIS, Pec. 8. James Gordon Ben nett has presented to the French Aero Club - an international cup valued at $2500. as well as three sums of $5000, to be added as prizes In the first three annual competitions. The Aero ,Club announces that the Santos Pumont prize of $800 for the first member of the club to remain in the air for 48 hours has been won by Victor Pe Beauclalr. who left Bitter field. Saxony, on Saturday aboard the balloon Cognac and landed at Castle Pisa, Italy, yesterday; after being up 56 hours.f Thomas Expelled From Club. NEWARK. N. J.. Pec. S. The trustees of the New Jersey Auto and Motorcycle Club, after a- stormy session yesterday, expelled B. R- Thomas, the former New York banker, from membership In the club. Charges of reckless driving at Long Branch on August 14 last had been pre ferred against Mr. Thomas. . Tomorrow (Thursday) last day for dis count West Side gas bills. Don't over look gaa appliance sale. Calistlicnlc Exhibitions and Wrest ling Match Between Frank and Instructor O'Connell on Pro gramme Other Features. Tonight's programme at the Mult nomah Amateur Athletic Club's gym nasium will furnish one of the most interesting entertainments ever at tempted by the organization. The programme, which is styled "ladles' night," will include drills, for mations and athletic exercises, not only by the women's annex, but by the boys' and girls' classes as well. All exercises are to be given under the direction of Professor Robert Krohn, Instructor of the club. An exhibition wrestling match be tween Edgar Frank and Wrestling In structor Kd O'Connell is also sched- tiled, which event will afford the ladies of the club an opportunity of seeing this sport. The programme is as follows: Callsthenlc Drill.. 200 Boys and Girls Cla" ;ame Boys' and Girls' CJa&. Figure Tlon'-e Advanced Girls' i'la.s Apparatus Work Pay JuiMorsI Wand Drill Sight Juniors Apparatus Work Girls' Class Mixed Drill Advanced Girls' class Flying Ring Junior leaders' class Parallel Burs Junior Leaders' Class Apparatus Work Girls' Leaders Class Wrestling. .Instructor O'Connell. F.. Franx Music will be furnished by Parsons orchestra. ATHLETES AWARDED EMBLEM Pacific University Football Man Pre sented With Official "P." PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove. Or.. Pec. 8. (Special.) At a student-body meeting today. Professor H. L. Bates, chairman of the athletic committee, pre sented the members of "this year's foot ball team with their official "P." and the winners in the cross-country run with the "C." The following men received the football emblem: Captain H. P. Hum phreys, A. Robinson. M. Markhani. V. K. Gwvnn. R. I. Abraham. Charles Ward. S. E. Bratzel, V. E. Waterman. S. Bryant. A. A. KIrkwood, A. Mills. C. F. Koch. R. S. Mobeley and H. E, Ferrin. Harry Reeher, Howard Thomas and L. F. Aus tin received the cross-country letter. C. F. Koch., a Junior in the University, was elected manager for the football team for next -season. Mr. Koch is an" alumnus ol the Portland High Sehool and a member t the Gamma Signa Literary Society. He played guard on this year's football team and Is a strong track man. Jetfcrles to Referee. LOS ANGELES. Cal.. Dec. 8. .Tames J. Jefferies, ex-heavywelght champion of the world, will re-enter the prize-ring Pecemher 15 to referee the fight be tween Hugo Kelly and Billy t'apKe. FANDOM AT RANDOM The I'iiilturiua ouiihws. to u.st: v.ai Ewlng's definition of the California State League, are going to put a team In Los Angeles, provided an agreement Is not reached with the Pacific Coast League officials at the conference with Ban Johnson and Harry Pulliam. Tho moving spirits behind the pro posal to invade Henry Berry's strong hold are reported to be Cy Moreing, owner and manager of the Stockton club, and Panny Shay. The latter is reported to be slated for the manage ment of the new Angel club. If such action is decided upon. , Benny Henderson, who has played the last two seasons with Stockton In the outlaw league, is very anxious to get back into organized baseball. In the Hvent'that the California State League enters the association, Benny will have to play one year there and then re vert back to Portland. In other words, his jumping the Portland . team pre cludes his entering faster company for two years. The differences between Hal Chase and the New York, American League team have almost been adjusted. Nego tiations that have been conducted for several weeks now indicate that the' Btar first-baseman of the country will again wear a New York uniform, and olay under George Stalllngs. the new manager of the Highlanders. Kid Klberfeld will be transferred to some other American League club. Claude Pugan, the St. Mary's Col lege player recently sigped by Mc Credle. Is alrendy In demand. Yester day Walter McCredie received a wire from Jack Holland, manager of the Topeka club, who desires to be in formed of Mac's opinion of the youngster. McCredie replied: "I think so much of lilm that I have signed him myself." and Topeka will have to look elsewhere' for a player. McCredie lias four young pitchers, all of whom have been developed on the Coast, whom he expects will prove phenoms next season. In "Kit" Carson, of Tacoma: Harkness, of Butte, Fer raris, of Lo.t Angeles, and Harry Gard ner, of Portland, the local manager be lieves he has a quartet of youngsters, each of iwhom will graduate to the biff leagues' within two years. Wliye Fournler. the young catcher secured by Portland, was draffced by Judge W. W. McCredie, who saw the youngster in action while on a trip to Aberdeen. The judge prides himself that he is as good a judge of ballplay ers as is his nephew, Walter, and 'if Fourrjer makes good the Vancouver lurist will have the laugh pn his nephew manager. Fielder Jones, manager of ' the Chi cago ' White Sox of the American League for the past three years, is said gently to have hinted to Owner Comis key that an offer of $10,003 to manage the team another season would not of fend the Oregon lumberman In the least. Fielder has extensive interests in this state and it will require the sum mentioned to absent himself from these parts during the baseball season. FULTON OPPOSES YOUNG (Continued "From First Page.) in to urge him to make an Immediate report, so that Mr. Young cquld be con firmed tomorrow. Mr. Penrose told Mr. Bourne he would not take any action un til he had conferred with Mr. Fulton. Agreement Is Ignored. Mr. Young's nomination came as a complete surprise to Messrs. Fulton, Ellis and Hawley, for Mr. Bourne has never talked with any of his col leagues about this appointment and bad not Intimated to them t.hat he in tended recommending Mr. Young. This, notwithstanding It Is the written agreement of. the delegation to "with hold expression of preferences until a meeting of the delegation shall be had to consider all candidates." It Is admitted that Mr. Bourne, liv ing in Portland. has an absolute right to select the new Portland postmaster, but it is required by the delegation's agreement that all appointees shall be man who is not obnoxious to his col leagues. It is also required by this agreement thta all appointees shall be "qualified, regular, of good reputation and generally acceptable." Mr. Fultpn says that Mr. Young fails to meet all these requirements. Young's Attack on Taft. This afternoon Mr. Fulton called on Postmaster-General Meyer and laid be fore him Mr. Young's letter attacking Mr. Taft. published in The Oregonian. The Postmaster-General was dum founded to learn the manner of man who had been appointed, and requested Mr. Fulton to write him fully regard ing the case, Incorporating in his letter the saliet features ' of Mr. Young's attack upon the President-elect. He said he desired to show Mr. Fulton's letter to the President. Mr. Fulton said that, when The Ore gonian of May 9 was received here, he called Mr. Bourne's attention to Mr. Young's letter. Mr. Bourne said he had not read It and did not care to. Mr. Fulton then told him the purport of Mr. Young's attack, and Mr. Bourne replied: Bourne Indorses Attack. "Well, what of it? By . it's true." If at some future time Mr. Fulton deems it advisable to allow Mr. Young's iiomlnation to be called up in the Senate for consideration, he will read Mr. Y'oung's letter and will sub mit his case on that letter, and on protests from the people of Portland, which have already begun to arrive. He will also see that a copy of Mr. Young's letter Is furnished to all mem bers or the Senate postofflce commit tee. Mr. Young is here and dined tonight with Mr. Bourne. OBSTACLES IX YOUXG'S WAY Confirmation of Senator Bourne's Xominee "Will Be Opposed. Confirmation of John C. Young's ap pointment as postmaster will be resisted vigorously by Senator Fulton, who will insist on the appointment of some Repub lican whose 'service and loyalty to the party are less open to question. The ap pointment of Mr. Young having been sub mitted to the Senate on the recommenda tion of Senator Bourne, must be con firmed by the Senate before the appointee can obtain his commission and qualify. It will be the determined effort of Sen ator Fulton and his friends to prevent Young's confirmation. Until the contro versy has finally been determined. Post master Minto, incumbent of the office, will continue to draw the $1000 per an num salary. Objection to .Mr. Young's appointment and confirmation id not based on charges of incompetency, but rather for the reason that his Republicanism is of Ques tionable merit. At the same time, how ever, Senatori Bourne happens to lie a member of the committee On postal af fairs, to which the appointment of post masters ordinarily Is referred. This will give the appointing Senator a elight ad vantage, but Seator Fulton will have the right, after tlie postal committee reports on the appointment, on a question of per sonal privilege, to present formally his objections to a confirmation by 'the Sen ate of Young's appointment. Thi3, it is reported. Senator Fulton will do with all the aggressiveness he can muster. With out the confirmation of the appointment by ho Senate, the nomination by the Pres ident amounts to nothing and another man will have to be named. No sooner-had the news of Young's ap pointment reached Portland yesterday than numerous telegrams were forwarded to Senator Fulton protesting against the appointment and requesting him to exert his greatest efforts to prevent a confirma tion of the selection. Several of these messages called particular attention to the fact of Young's brief residence in this city, where he is practically unknown, having established a residence Hiere less than a year ago. One of these messages whose author is a prominent citizen of Portland, read as follows: 'Young's appointment as postmaster Is an outrage on Portland people. Its con firmation would be a disgrace." The political affiliation of Young will be urged as tlie paramount reason for the refusal of the Senate to confirm the ap pointment. Those who will oppose Young's appointment already are preparing to present to the members of the Senate the real facts concerning Young and his Pop ullstio training and activity in this state. Mr. Young is in Washington and little can be learnedof his early career here. He Is about 65 years of. age and. until last Spring, when he removed his family to this, city, was a resident " of Baker City. Young served as a member in the House In the Oregon State Legislature as a Populist from Baker County. In 1895, and was leader of the Populist contingent in that Legislature. In 18 Young was chairman of the Populist State Central Committee and it was in June of that year that he formed his relations with Bourne. In that campaign Bourne was nominated by the Mitchell faction of the 1 f A pi. ."jpww w- y ' . u, ii (, Princess Dressers are among the many furniture pieces that are popular for Christ mas gifts. The most stylish de signs are gathered on our floors, showing the mahogany, golden oak and birdseye maple and the mirrors display a variety of the most artistic patterns. Selection n is easy when taking into consid eration the wide range of designs and prices. Some very attract ive styles in Princess Dressers at $18, $21.50, $25, $33 and up. filftlffllffffc i w tu Iff 11 mi 1.1 i , i m m im r B ;.ifi...iT h Shirtwaist oxes These make inexpensive and pleasing holiday gifts. We have them in artistic cre tonne and taffeta coverings, with cushioned tops. They are made in several sizes and are reasonably priced. Shown in the Drapery De partment Sixth Floor. New Desigos ihra French Wilton MSB Are now displayed on our rug racks in the Carpet Depart ment, ixth floor. The pat terns and colorings in these matchless floor coverings rival the finest Orientals and are su perior to anything of their kind ever produced. These beautiful rugs are shown in the larger room sizes 9 feet by 12 feet.' Comfort Rockers No lino ever offered such splendid variety of designs for your selection. You will find in these the latest and best Rocker styles with high and low backs seats of the saddle-shaped pattern, and a number upholstered jn leather. ' These . popular Christmas-gift pieces are shown extensively in the ma hogany and golden oak. Some very Rood designs in the golden oak as low as $4.25. CUT GLASS and StLYEKWARE in the BASEMENT TULL COMPLETE HOUSEFURNISHERS HOLIDAY SE LECTIONS "WILL BE HELD FOR FUTURE DELIV ERY IF DESIRED Republican party as a member of the House and it was through the influence of. Young that Bourne received the In dorsement of the Populists in his can didacy. It will he further urge against Young that In the famous hold-up session of 1S97 Young was .Instrumental In Inducing the Populist members of the Legislature to repudiate their pledges agreeing to vote for J. H. Mitchell - for Senator pledges said to have been decidedly more binding than the so-called Statement pledges subscribed to by members-elect of the 1509 Legislature. Young is accused of having attended that memorable ses sion In person and directed the action of the Populist members. Following the election of June. 1S96, and during the Presidential campaign that Fall. Young was In charge of the Populist end of the fusion deal with the Democrats in the interest of Bryan's election. Another instance of Young's alleged political duplicity is recalled by those who would prevent his confirmation as postmaster. It occurred during the municipal campaign in this city In June, 1S96, when Young, after having agreed to support Pennoyer for Mayor, Is said to have entered into a deal with Charles F. Beebe by the terms of which, in return for the support of the Populists, Young and his friends were to receive one-half of the municipal offices to be distributed. In this transaction Young is said to have secured the co-operation of every member of the advisory board of the Populists with the exception of Ernest Kroner, who refused absolutely to become a party to the deal. Following the campaign activities of 1896 Young dropped out of sight until the campaign of 1906. when he appeared on the political horizon as a full-fledged Re publican. His introduction to the political arena at that time came as an accident. In a way. When Bourne decided to be come an active candidate for Senator, he summoned W. B. Burke, from Harney Valley, to take charge of his campaign. On the suggestion of Burke, Bourne tel egraphed to Young, at Baker City, re questing him to come to Portland and as sist in conducting the campaign that fol lowed. In resisting the appointment of Young at this time it will also be charged against liim that In 1906. while conducting Bourne's campaign, Young ac tively supported the Socialist candidate for Representative from Baker County against Walter Moore, the regular Repub lican nominee. When Bourne was elected Senator, Young was made his private sec retary, although, it is alleged, he has been In the employ of Bourne since 18!6. Should Senator Fulton and his friends fail to defeat the confirmation of Young's appointment, there Is considerable spec ulation as to whom Young will name as assistant postmaster. It is generally be lieved that' the postmaster-elect, if he survives the fight that will be made against him, will not name an assistant until after the Legislature adjourns next February. The names of at least three men are suggested as the probable choice of Young for the place. The most likely of these, it Is admitted. Is A. W. Orton. Representative-elect and son-in-law of Young. Major J. P. Kennedy, chairman of, the Republican county central, com mittee, is mentioned as another probable appointee, while W. E. Williamson, chair man of the Republican Congressional com mittee for the Second District, Is said to tie slated for the job. There are many who hold to the opinion that the appointment of Young by .Bourne at this time is not without a motive. It is represented that Bourne is desirous of fulfilling any obligation to-Young and at the same time get rid of him. On the same basis of reasoning, it is urged that Bourne fully realizes the fact that Young's appointment will be fought to the finish. By supporting his private secre tary, ostensibly in earnest. Bourne will be In a position, should Fulton succeed in holding up Young's confirmation, later In the session of Congress, probably after the meeting of the Oregon Legislature, to pubmit the name of another candidate, presumably some member of the legisla ture whose course on the Senatorshlp might be rewarded with this plirm. Either that, or should Fulton be retired as a member of the Senate, Bourne would then become Senior Senator and in the absenco of any effective, opposition would be able to secure tho confirmation of Young's appointment or that of any other man whose name might be submitted in tho meantime. Senator Fulton and his friends are con fident they will he able to prrSont tlio confirmation of Youngs appointment ! long as Fulton continues a member of tho Senate. In event of the election of Gov ernor Chamberlain as Senator to succeed Fulton by the Legislature next month, there would ho no question of the confir mation of Bourne's appointee by the Sen ate. On the other hand, should a Re publican be elected to succeed Fulton, the confirmation of Young's appointment, or any other appointee by Bourne who might be obnoxious to the Republicans of the state, might ho held up Indefinitely. Tomorrow (Thursday) last day for dis count Wrest Side gas bills. Don't over look gas epplinnce sale. Spokane Service Two Trains Daily Portland to Spokane Via the O. R. & N. The "Spokane Flyer" Leaves Portland at 5 T. M., arrives Spokane at 7 A. M. next morning. This is a through fast train, Portland to Spokane, via. Oakesdale, parrying Buffet Smoking and Library Car, Standard Sleeping Car, Tourist Sleeping Car, Coach and Smoking Car. The "Spokane Passenger" Portland and Spokane via Colfax. Leaves Portland at 6 P. JL, arrives Walla Walla f at 5 A. M.. arrives Spokane at 11:15 A. M. This train has Standard Sleeping Car, Portland to Spokane, Portland to Walla Walla, besides equip ment of coaches. Tickets and berth reservations at City Ticket Office, Third and Washington Streets. WM. McMURRAY, Gen. Pass. Agent, PORTLAND "HASSAM" Best and Safest Praised by Boston, Mais, and Troy, N. Y. Indorsed by Those Who Know. )XTERATIOVL BROTHERHOOD OF TKAMSTEHS. Affiliated tJth the American Federa tion of Labor. Local Union 221. Troy, X. Y. To Whom It May Concern: We. the executive board of the above , organization, desire to register our ap proval1 of the navement laid on River street, Troy. N. Y., by the Hassam Paving Company, as being the best and safest for horses and men. as it takes all undue strain from either horse or man and enables us to make quick lme and safe , delivery of our loads. Yours truly. P. F. I.KAKY. Sccy.-Treas. R. H'. CAMPBEli. Chairman. GEO. H. DJ3JOE. Secy. WAI.' MOORE. Pres. Troy, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1908. CITY OF BOSTOV. Eoston, Mass., Dec. 19, 1907. The Simpson Bros. Corporation, 1K6 Devonshire Street, Boston. Gentlemen: In reply to your Inquiry of our opinion of Hassam Pavement in Boston, I beg to say that It Is very sat isfactory. It is of pleasing appearance, Ib not slippery, and cannot fail to be very durable, from the very, nature of Its construction. It has many good points which with its light cost make It a very desirable pavement. 'Yours truly, (Signed JAMES H. DOYLE. Superintendent of Streets. The Standard of Pavement Excellence HASSAM PAVEMENT is indorsed as safest and best by fire de partment chiefs, teamsters, horse-owners and the humane socie ties in all of the large Eastern cities where it is largely in use. Ask those who use it. HASSAM PAVEMENT is entirely a local product, made of the best brand of Portland Cement, purchased of local dealers, of - local crushed rock, of local sand, laid by local labor; profits in vested in local enterprises. Hassam costs not to exceed $2.00 per Square Yard within the two mile limit. OREGON HASSAM PAVING COMPANY 80S-7 Board of Trade Building, Portland, Or.