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THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAN. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1909. 13 POLITICS MIXED WITH PLEASURE Grocers Enjoy River Scenery and Frame Up Conven tion Slates. MAY DUMP "FAVORITES" Sharp Skirmish Looked For When It Comes to Nomination for Pres idency and Next Convention City Excursion Is Success, Just who are the delegates who are moving- to oust both I P. Padberg, of St. Louis, and Thomas P. Sullivan, of Chicago, from their chances of obtain ing the nomination for presidency of the National Association, of Retail Grocers in convention in Portland? Without anyone knowing quite who is behind the movement, there Is a strong undercurrent of feeling to present the names of H. W. Schwab, National Treasurer, and of C. J. Kramer, the incumbent. Against Mr. Kramer's nomination previously, there was considerable feel ing. While he has given unquestioned satisfaction as president for two years, there was a feeling among the dele gates that Thomas P. Sullivan, of Chi cago, who stepped down last year at Boston to permit the unanimous elec tion of Mr. Kramer, is the fitting future president. But Illinois is also asking for the convention at Springfield for ftext year, and the fact, that Illinois Is asking for the two honors has per turbed the delegates. Chicago W ill Fight Hard. Chicago is determined that Sullivan hall have the presidential chair. 6pringfleld Is Just as determined that It Is going to have the convention. As neither will give way to the other on the question and the delegates are de termined not to grant both, it seems probable Illinois will fall down on both points and a new place and president be selected. As both Sullivan and Padberg are felt not to be too strong, there has been considerable scurrying about for a desirable man. In this respect there is a strong feeling that H. W. Schwab, of Milwaukee, Wis., will be elected In past conventions It has been shown that the large vote of Ohio has carried everything before it and the feeling now disturbing delegates is as to whether Ohio is behind the movement to nominate Schwab. While Sullivan is strong with his own men, he is not thought strong enough to capture the delegates. Pad berg has the disadvantage of being continually called not "a. representative retailer," whatever the phrase may pre cisely mean. Will Follow Ohio's Lead. Should Ohio throw its Influence in favor of any particular nominee, his election is usually assured, for the feeling in the past has been to follow in the lead of Ohio.. If Schwab should be nominated for president, there would be a vacancy for the position of trea surer, which, in default of his being presented for election as president, Mr Schwab is sure to fill. Behind the vast mass of the delegates the leaders of the large rieepHnn have got together and are framing up mcir uuiwi, ine umo "boss," or re puted "boss," when apptoached yester day, said that he understood both Pad berg and Sullivan were In the flin With that statement ho stopped and would go no further. That President Kramer is aware of some Intention among the leaders to present him for re-election is assured. Yesterday Mr. Kramer said he would not answer the question as to whether he would stand again, while but a few months ago the statement was generally Issued that Mr. Kramer would retire from active leadership of the business of the asso ciation. At any time Mr. Kramer is a strong candidate. He is conservative and suits the delegates and that is sufficient reason for their desire to eiect nim again to the presidential chair. ' With the absence of anv delrntinx from Kentucky, Springfield, 111., remains the only city openly asking for the convention for 1910. and. as has been said before, the convention is not like ly to confer both president and con vention on the same state. Still there is some suggestion that Salt Lake i in for the convention, although it is uui a wnisper as yet. Green Pleases Them All. Secretary Green is expected to be re nominated. He is popular with the dele gates, although some of them have been complaining of his using stock speeches at many meetings. The frame-up of the situation gener ally was discussed on the steamship excursion on me bailey uatzert, take: to the Cascade Locks yesterdav. Th delegates were away from 9 to 6 and enjoyed themselves hugely. The Locks were Inspected and Warren's cannery examined with interest. The cannery was short of salmon and actually post poned for the visitors the last few salmon, so that the process right inrougn mignt tie shown. An appetizing lunch was served on board. Several 40-pound salmon were served on the tables and these were objects of wonder to the party. One prominent member In the gay crowd was anxious to serve and dish them himself and. indeed, did spend the major part or me morning with the steward, who laughingly permitted the visitor to arrange the greaj fish to their best ad vantage. More than 500 took the excursion and the general verdict was that after in specting the glorious scenery and mag niflcent river, the local association had done better than any other association In a convention city. Last night Sec retary Merrick gave a dinner to the visiting newspaper and trade paper rep resentatives at which all these cover ing the convention for the Eastern trade papers were present. report go into the problem that it went so far as to advise the retention of cer tain manufacturers and the elimination of others as places of supply for the mer chant. One prominent manufacturer's name was -mentioned and the delegates were invited to teach him a lessen. One thing prevented the report being adopted or being acted upon. None of the delegates were qualified to vote for the reason that the credential committee had not reported. For a similar reason it would appear that the sensational res olution wired, last night, to the whole sale grocers in convention at Detroit was valueless. "The price cutter comes in, and. in a few years, goes out of business," said Mr. Connolly. "The committee of which I am chairman has sought, to educate the manfacturers. In Chicago we called on manufacturers of staple goods and conferred with them. As yet we have seen no results. "The plan of protecting prices will put the wholesaler and retailer In their re- epective classes and will show whether each is keeping in his class. The whole sale flour firms have taken action after a long and bitter fight. Any manufacturer may maintain a standard fight which, according to legal decisions, may not be maintained by a combination of manufacturers acting to gether. "Delegates should go home and preach the gospel of price protection. The Na tional association should urge the state and local associations to support only those merchants who actually put into practice price protection." The discussion was violent in the ex treme. Pacific Coast representatives pointed out that certain manufacturers were protecting in this part of the coun try, but Eastern members said the same people were permitting cut prices in the .East. T. P. Sullivan, of Chicago, ap pealed to the audience by saying that the manufacturer would support the re tailer wherever the associations would support the manufacturer with the trade of the members. Although this view was apparently accepted as fact at the time, later speakers denied the truth of the statement. H. I. Meader, of Washing ton, D. J., said It all lay with the indi vidual retailer. . Mr. Lukenbill, of St. Louis, aroused the convention by saying he believed in the bigger buyer getting a better price and saying he was con vinced that fixed price was not what it was cracked up to be. He then warned the convention against voting in the dark. At one time there was an uDroar on the floor, half a dozen speakers claiming the right to be heard. President Kra mer lost some of his confidence and Sec retary Green, who proffered a little ad vice on a point of order, was heavily scored by a speaker. MUST TELL WHOLE TRUTH Jewelers' Association Wants All At- . tides Properly Stamped. That a law should be passed requiring that every piece of Jewelry shall bear A stflmn crixHno- tha niimVtA.. r . . - o n - . . '."."mi l.I t iraruLS it contains, was the chief subject under .uiaL-ussiuu ttL mts uregon retail jewelers Association meeting yesterday morning. Steps were taken to have bills prepared for the protection of the jewelry-buying public to be presented at the next Leg- C. H. Williams, of Condon, Oregon's Representative in the National Convention of Jewelers. FIRM STAND TAKEN Grocers of Pacific, Coast Will Work Together. ASSOCIATION REORGANIZED lslature. Under the proposed law when an article is stamped pure gold it must contain not less than 23 carats fine, and where it contains less than 23 carats the exact number must be stated. The card system for Journeymen watch makers is also recommended. This is desired for the protection of the public in intrusting the repairing of watches to watchmakers of unestablished skill. The possession of a card will prove the capability of the journeyman, and he can secure employment in a strange city with the assurance that he has fulfilled all the requirements of the trade. CH. Williams, of Condon, Or., was again elected Oregon's representative to the National convention. The session was concluded at noon and a number of delegates left later In the day for Seattle to visit the fair. New Local Bodies Are Admitted, Common Points of Interest Dis cussed and Directors for Coming Year Selected. Pacific Coast grocers are resolved to stand together and act together on. all matters affecting the grocery trade or any individual grocer of any state. This was the effect of a resolution passed by the Pacific Coast Association of Retail Grocers, holding its annual meeting in the main cabin of the Bailey Gatzert yesterday afternoon. In the main the meeting was somewhat of a reorganization. In past years the association has become separated in its ideas and unity has been lacking, but the delegates present at the annual meet ingand every state on or adjoining the Pacific Ocean was well represented were resolved this should not be a future reproach. At the outset the association was in creased to admit the state associations of Utah, Nevada and Idaho. Upon the spe cial request of delegates, Arizona, Wy oming and British Columbia state asso ciations were added. Before the reorgani zation meeting yesterday, the associa tion only comprised Oregon, Washington and California. Becomes a Strong Power. With the new organization the associa tion becomes a force to be reckoned with on the Pacific Coast. From the spirit of the delegates it seems they are resolved to stand and fall together and not to allow dictation either by the manufac turer or Jobber. Resolutions were passed recommending the different associations adopting what" one member called the "fixed value" and another the "minimum fixed retail price." This has the effect of calling upon the associations to demand from the manu facturers that to prohibit price-cuttings they fix a minimum sale price and if this price is cut, the manufacturer shall pledge himself to no longer supply the grocer or merchant cutting prices. J-F. Paulding, who was elected secre tary of the Pacific Coast Association, spoke on the necessity for all the states acting together on all matters of import ance, so that the individual grocer might feel that he had behind him, not only his particular state organization but all state organizations. Spokane has solved the problem of price-cutting, according to A. W. Bower, a Spokane delegate. Mr. Bower said that by concerted action on the part of the merchants, the manufacturers had placed a fixed price on their goods. This price did not permit of underselling, how ever large the quantities purchased might be. The announcement was thun derously received and went a long way towards making the association pledge Itself, Individually and collectively, to endeavor to secure . the same action In each and every one of the states repre sented. President Newberry, of San Francisco, was placed in nomination again for presi dent and was unanimously elected. It was ordered that the secretaries of tho local association should in each instance act as the local secretary for the Pacific Coast organization. By keeping the Coast association informed of local ac tions, it was held the association could be kept in touch with local conditions and enable to act, where necessary theredn. During the meeting it was mentioned that the "fixed price" plan which is also coming before the National Association in convention was originally known as the Pacific Coast plan, as it had its origin in the old Pacific Coast organization. Directors Are Chosen. The following directors were elected from eaeh state: Oregon J. C. Mann, Portland; A. S. Geddes, La Grande; W. A. Bell, Eu gene; S. L. Kline, Corvallis; C. B. Mer rick, Portland. Utah C. M. Lees, Salt Lake; Mr. Qualll, Logan; Mr. Gerrard, Fassen; J. S. Carver, Utah. California H. Hauch, Alameda; L. D. McLean. San Francisco: F. B. Fanisher. Sacramento: F. Connolly, San Francisco; J. Campbell. Stockton. Washington A. W. Bower, Spokane; E. O. Erickson, Tacoma; C. L. Hazzard, Seattle: Hon. C. E. Coon, Port Town send; J. J. Higgins, Seattle. Nevada No directors elected. Idaho B. S. Def fen bach; Philip Car vary, Spokane; remaining directors not chosen. Wyoming B. S. Johnson, Ed. Kelly, M A. Kline, Cheyenne. British Columbia L. McTaggart, Van couver; James Roy, Vancouver. Seeks Position of Administrator. Alleging that Herman Schade, mem ber of a local plumbing firm, was ap- LION STORE'S SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS BOYS' DEPARTMENT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Dressy Blue Serge Suits, double-breasted coats with knicker pants, well made and absolutely all wool; $6 values; special at 4.45 Boys' Turndown Sailors, fine Milan straw; will not chip or crack; just the thing for these hot Summer days; special at $1.00 Boys' White Dress Shirts, self striped or plain, full cut and well made, regularly selling at $1.25; Friday and Saturday special at 90 LION CLOTHIERS 166-170 Third Street. pointed administrator of the estate of Thomas Smith the day after he died, when he had three cousins living, Will iam T. Hickey, who says he is one of the cousins, has filed a petition in the County Court asking that he be ap pointed to take Schade's place. Smith died March 15, leaving personal prop erty valued at $2942. Hickey says he Is 63 years old, and lives at 501 Clay street. The two other cousins, he says, are Mary Ann Hickey and Catharine Merrick, of Oakland, Cal. Hickey says he is willing to act as administrator without compensation. III H. () .Ja M s -"MCTff This week for the younger members if you would save from $1.00 to $2.00 a pair. Every ladies' and child's shoe similarly cut. Hurry. Children's (6 to 11) to $2.50 djl (( patent and vici shoes P A vlU Misses ' (11 to 2) to $2.50 pat- I ! O C ent p.nd vici shoes . . . . . P wO Children 's Scuff ers, to $2.50 G 1 C values, black or tan Children's Slippers, to $1.50 val- 7Ci ues, all colors. .., OC Children's (to 8) shoes, lace d OC and button, values to $2.50 .P 3 Children's (8y2 to 11) shoes, Cf lace, button, values to $2.50. .P OvJ Misses ' (ll1 to 2) shoes, lace fl " 7tt and button, values to $2.50.P These latter three in tan, black, choc olate and kid. Boys' tan Oxfords up to $3.50 values for $2.00, $2.25 and $2.30 Boys' . Kangaroo Steel-Shod Shoes, to $2.50 Values, 9 to 13.. $1.35 to 2 $1.65 2 to 5V2 ..$1.85 Children's Indian Moccasins 750 Children's odd pairs shoes, up Cf to $1.75 values OUC Men's oxfords and shoes, up 0 QF to $3.50 values IO FINE CARD PREPARED MANY THOROUGHBREDS TO RUN IN HTJXT CLUB RACES. Chariot Race and Steeplechase Among Features of Spring Race Meet for June 12. Complete arrangements have been made for the Spring meet to be held by the Portland Hunt Club on June 12. Nearly all the entries have been received and the races, which are to be of the old fashioned order, are promised to be the best that the club has ever presented to the public. A large number of thoroughbreds will take part in the various events and some sensational feats of riding and driving will be seen. The event that is being looked forward to with the greatest zest is the chariot race. Two chariots will compete in these races and the beautiful, spirited horses are being trained for the occasion. ' - . A steeplechase of two and one-half miles with the finish on the track ' will also be one of the spectacular features. Officers of Vancouver Barracks who are members of the club have made ar rangements to have eight polo ponies enter the meet for one of the events. There is a keen rivalry among the of ficers as to the merits of their ponies and a chance of proving their worth will be anoraed. In the classic events the auarter-mile dash will be one of the fast races and will be participated in by a number of well-known horses. Dr. Emmett Drake will ride Tom Fox, D. A. Pattullo has entered Scappoose, Dr. W. A. Gumming will have Tamarack and W. M. Davis will enter with J. H. Bennett. All these animals are of the best breeds and well known as winners in former- races. The rivalry is strong for the honors. A relay consisting of 16 fled by having entered two or more paper chases and owned by members of me rromana Hunt Club, will be an- umer or me main events. The race will be ridden by the best known members of the hunt club. In this L. Corbetf will ride Calanthles, and Bert cue "in riue Oregon iv la. xhe lat ter horse has been owned ami by members of the hunt club for six years, won the two-mile race in one of "o ieeis ana nas won more paper -"'y oiuer norse in Oregon. .... , t.cui vnen dui a tnree- J cm -oiu. J. Scott Brooke will enter Joe l.. a well-known racer, which was bought oft the track. Lieutenant Wheeler will ride the well-known Wallace L. This animal won the first prize in the Horse Show and has won a number of paper chases. The Red English riding coats for the members of the club have arrived and GROCERS' CONVENTION ON EXCURSION UP THE COLUMBIA RIVER. 1 if, 4 ATTACK MADE ON PRODUCERS Delegate Grocerynien Argue Over Relation to Manufacturers. That most of the large manufacturers of the country, whose names are by rea son of their very extensive advertising, household word in America, are con niving at. if they are not actually re sponsible for, all the price-cutting that so often sends the small store to bank ruptcy and the larger store into disso lution, was the substance of a report made on "The Maintenance of the Retail Selling Price." by Frank Connolly, of San Francisco, of the Retail Grocers convention last night. So deeply did the prr itf ill i i. i 11 W.J.FULLAM 233-285 MORRISON the silk hats to accomoanv them have leen purchased. With the fine horses and the gorgeous riding habits of the mem bers, the parade that is planned by the club will be one of the most brilliant features of Rose Festival week. Over 60 horses and riders will take art in the parade, which will extend for several blocks. The chariots with their spirited horses will be in the parade also as one of the principal attractions. The members and ofTicers of the club say they will have the most success ful meet in 10 years. More horses, and better horses than have ever been seen on the track, will be out this year. Entries of fine animals from all parts of the state have been made and a royal race is assured. OAK GROVE TO CELEBRATE Oration, Sports and Ball Game to Be Held July 5. OREGON CITT, Or., June 8. (Special.) The eagle will scream at Oak Grove on the Fourth of July, as great prepara tions are to be made to have the first celebration at this place- one long to be remembered. The celebration will be on Monday. July 5. in Olds' Park, a most ideal spot for an event of this kind. The committeemen in charge of the affair are members of the advisory board of the Oak Grove Improvement Association, and are B. Lee Paget, John F. Risley, A, C. Lewis, Julius Broetje, Henry Heltkemper and Fred Harris. Special cars will be run on this day to accommodate the large crowds that will attend. A literary and musical pro gramme will be given, besides grand band concerts, athletic sports and a base ball game, for which prizes will be awarded. Hon. George C. Brownell will deliver the oration. .::::-:-.-.-r-.:-::x;:::;'::-:-:.vo?c DELEGATES 0 MHiHF OK WARRENS SALMON CANNERY. WARREN DALE, INSPECTING STURGEON WIGHT IN KISHWHEELS. ""Alisu IXRGEON ASKS $5000 FOR PUBLICITY Oregon City Boosters Plan Cam paign and Have Good Start. OREGON CITT, Or., June 3. (Special.) The publicity department of the Com mercial Club has succeeded in getting pledged subscriptions amounting to $3500 and are not more than half through. The committee, headed by Dr. A. L. Beatie, expects to raise at least S000 for publicity purposes, as some of the large Interests of Oregon City and vicinity have not yet subscribed. The subscriptions are payable monthly for a period of one year, and the list s headed by the Bank of Oregon City, with a monthly subscrip tion of $50. Huntley Bros. Company and Drs. Sommer and Mount have given $20, and Frank Busch $15. The following have subscribed $10 per month: Jones Drug Co., J. E. Hedges, John Adams, L. Adams, Thomas F. Ryan, George A. Harding. Grant B. Dimick. Five dollars per month has been sub scribed by the following: O. D. Eby. John W. Loder. T. P. Randall, A. L. Beatie, C. G. Miller, Oregon City Enterprise, ' Oregon City Courier. Oregon City Ice & Cold Storage Works. A Knapp, Ed Rechner, W. F. Schooley & Co., Ros well L. Holman, Charman & Co., Straight & Salisbury, Dr. W. E. Carll, Livy SUdd Dr. V. K. Jindra, D. C. Ely. Other subscriptions follow: 8. Rosen stein $3; J. Levitt $3; George Randall $ A. Robertson $3; Jack & Allbright $3: Freytag & Swafford $2.50; S. E. Gregorv $2.50: C. H. Dye $2.50; Clyde Mount $ 50 R. Petzold $2; George V. Ely $2- Farr Bros. $2: W. L. Little $1; Hlnz & Bluhm $1; George Randall $2; S. C. Dillman $1 A. H. Miley $1; Dr. L. G. 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