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14 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, 3IONDAT, JANUARY 10, 1910. STATE FEDERATION OP LABOR EXPANDS Annual Convention to Begin Today With Increased Num i ber of Delegates. 80 UNIONS REPRESENTED Employers' Liability 1-aw Will Be Recommended, as Will State Owned Roads Constitutional Convention to Be Opposed. With over 100 delegates and as many visitors, representing SO unions in Various Oregon towns, the seventh annual con vention of the Oregon State Federation of Tabor will begin this morning at 10 o'clock In the Portland Central Labor Council hail. ai5!i First street. In comparison with lust year's meet ing that commencing today will be large. The l!t09 convention numbered 55 dele gates, representing 40 unions. From these Figures it would appear that outside of Portland unionism has doubled in strength ' during the past 12 months. "We expect another year to mark equally as great a gain," paid H. J. Tarkison. editor of tile Portland Labor Press. "Wo have been c ying on a campaign of organization during the year Just closed. Our idea is and has been the enactment in various states of laws for the betterment of the condition of the worklngman, and with that constantly before laboring men of Oregon, we have made a vigorous membership campaign. H'he attendance at this convention and the number of organizations represented attest the success of our labors." Matlscn to Assemble Delegates. The convention will be called to order this morning by President Madsen, of the Portland Central Labor Council. He will make the address of welcome and -will then call to the chair William Daly, president of the Oregon Stats Federation of Labor. President Daly will declare the. convention in sessioin and will de liver his annual address. The first day's session will not be devoted to business, but will be given over, aliiiost entirely, to the addresses scheduled f,or the pes sion. W. S. U'Ren, of Oregon City, will de liver an address on "Direct Legislation." C EM S. Wood will discuss "Government Ownership of Railroads." His remarks will he directly aimed at tho referendum bill t)n be voted on in Oregon next No vember giving the state jKiwer to con struct, own and operate railroads. Labor has? indorsed the bill and Mr.! Wood's argument will favor its adoption. .1. J. Johnson, a local attorney who is state lecturer of the Oregon Grange, will speak on tl work of that organization. The grange is allowed two delegates in the convention, without the right to vote. This courtesy is reciprocated by the grange. Reports Are All Ready. The greatest interest is attached to the reports of the various committees having in charge legislative matters. These re ports have all been made out and the import of each has been announced pre viously. Probably the most Important is the proposal to Initiate an employers.' liability law. The principle of this la is that any laborer who Is Injured while at work in any capacity by reason of faulty machinery and the carelessness or incapability of a fellow laborer, has re course In damages from his employer. The farmers alone are excepted. The second in Importance is the plan of pro portional representation in - legislative bodies. What is meant by proportional, according to the Interpretation placed on it by the committee, is that every class of voter and not property owners and business nun solely, phould have repre sentation. It is proposed to accomplish this by eliminating ward lines and voting on candidates at large. In the same con nection it is proposed to employ the pre ferential system in electing officers, as Mayor, Sheriff and others of the same comparative Jurisdiction. Holidays of all election dates is another law to be sought. This. It is argued, will give workingmen a chance to work at the polls. Condemns Constitutional Convention The proposed constitutional convention - will be condemned, if the committee's report is accepted and approved. The resolution passed by the last Legislature, authorizing the election of delegates to a constitutional convention to frame a new basic law for Oregon, will be voted on by the people next November and will be opposed by organized labor. Trte assembly plan of choosing party nominees for public office Is also con demned by a committee report. After discuming Its investigations and findings at 6ome length, the committee appointed at last year s convention to investigate the advisability of a free school text book law in Oregon says: "We believe the free text book, law a . very proper one to adopt in this state. AVe find that it increases attendance at school: saves time In organization of the schools ; enables teachers to have bet . ter control: it spreads a richer course before pupils in the lower grades and is irtuch cheaper to the community." The convention will probably be in ses sion four days. The various questions will be discussed tn all the meetings, and on Wednesday evening the annual smoker will be given. YOUNG CHINESE TO WETj Ameriean Ceremony to Unite Eunice Clink and Herbert Low, Miss Kunlce Oiak. daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Fung Chak. of the local Bap tist Chinese Mission, will be married In Taylor-street Methodist Church, Third and Taylor streets, at S o'clock tomorrow night to Herbert Low. a young Chinese dry goods merchant. The ceremony will be performed in the American way by Rev. W. B. Holllngshead. district super intendent of the Methodist Church. Rev. Chan Sing Kal. of the Methodist Chinese Mission, assisting. A dinner will be given by the bride's parents at their home before the cere mony, and a reception to friends at 1M7'-, Stark street will be held afterward. The couple will then leave on their honey moon, probably going to San Francisco. They will reside at 23 North Third street! Miss Chak received her education in Seattle, has crossed the ocean between the Pacific Coast and China three times, and taught Envlish and music for a time while in her native country. BY-LAWS TO BE CHANGED W illamette Vnlversity Trustees to Hold Meeting Tomorrow. A change in the by-iaws of Willamette Vniversity, providing: for the e!oci.ion of six trustees at large, is contemplated at the semi-annual meeting: of the hoard of trustee., to be held in Taylor-street Methodist Church tomorrow. Under the present by-laws the trustees of the Salem denominational institution are elected by the Methodist state conference of the Northwest. It is proposed by the new by-laws to give the trustees the power to elect six additional trustees from among . the members of the Methodist Church. Reports for the last six months, in cluding that of the president, will be read, and routine business transacted. The more important subjects will prob ably be left until the annual meetirtig next June at Salem. It is not thought there will be any change in the faculty. At 6:30 P. M-. following the semi-annual meeting, the trustees will give a banquet in honor of Mrs. H. D. Kimball and A. K. Katon. W. W. Brown would be included if he were here. Mr. Katon donated $50,000 to the University for the construction of the College of Liberal Arte, known as Katon Hall, and Mrs. Kimball has contributed $15,000 within the last 1 1-- i i5 - t f - ! 'If t t James X. McGennen, National Sec ' ret ary of Ancient Order of Hibernians, Which Meet Here In July. few years for the School of Theology. Mr. Brown, a resident of Paujina, just east of Prineville contributed $500 to ward the College of Music. Covers will be laid at the banquet for about 75. HIBERNIANS GET BUSY PORTLAND LODGE PLAX KOYAL TIME FOK NATIONAL BODY. Boon! i npr Ca m pa ign Look! ng For ward to Convention Here Begins at Once. Anxious to make of the National con vention of the Ancient Order of Hiber nians, which will be held i;i Portland July 19 to 24, the greatest meeting in the hlHtory of the organization in America, the finance committee of. the Portland division, in session yesterday afternoon, framed a letter to tle pub lic, appealing for funds. Already a considerable sum has been subscribed within the ranks- of the or der, but this, it is known, is insuffi cient. In order to carry out the pro posed plans of the conventions-committee, composed of John O'Hare, Mrs, E. R. Kelly. P. E. Sullivan and E. H. reery, it is estimated $20,000 will be required. It is the plan of the committee to commence a canvass of the city within the next 30 days and in the event that the sum of money is secured, to give the fact wide circulation, with a de tailed statement of the entertainment programme. This, it is believed, will result in 30,000 visitors being attracted to the city. At a conference of general passen ger agents of railroads entering Port land and contiguous to it. to be held in Victoria, B. C, next Wednesday, the question of rates will be taken up, and already assurances of a very low rate have been made by representatives of most of the lines. The letter, which is addressed to the business men and property-owners of Portland, is as follows: Some 18 months ato the members of the Ancient Order of Hibexnians In this city set about securing: the lttIO National con vention of our order for this city. Through the efforts of a strong delegation, sent to the lftOS convention at Indianapolis, aided by telegrams from Archbishop Christie, tho Governor of the state, the Mayor of the city, the Commercial Club, the Board of Trade and various other organizations, the same was secured for this city. July la to 24. inclusive. The accredited delegates number 1400. Our committee has carried on the prelim inary work to da-te and has paid all expen ses incurred. We also have a considerable sum pledged by our members here in Pert land. Rut it is our desire to make this a big affair and for that reason we make this appeal to you as a business man or property-owner who will be benefited by the large and favorable amount of advertising our city will receive from this source, pro vided it is a success. Our official paper reaches 500,000 readers every month and Portland has been prom inently in it for the past year and will be more so during the next. Therefore, know ing that your time is valuable, we desire to take this means of presenting our case to you and a committee will call later and we hope you will be in a position to give them your response, Jim Kill ways Oregon needs more people. We've some of them com ing. Your co-operation will aid us in get ting more. On the amount of money we secure will depend the aize of the con vention. If we do not secure the funds, we cannot make promises or advertise. Portlanft has never promised anything and not made good, and we will not. The letter la signed by the members of the finance vfommittee, as follows: John O'Hare, chairman; P. E. Sullivan, Rev. Edward Donnelly, Dr. Andrew c! Smith, Charles B. Merrick, M. J. Doyle and K. H. Deery. John T. McGinnes, of Scran ton. Pa., has been made Kastern representative of the convention - committee and is carrying on a very novel boosting cam paign in the East. His letters are hope ful of a large attendance. TAXES DUE FEBRUARY 1 County Clerk Starts Work on Rolls to Hog in Collection. MultnomatTvVunty taxes will be pay able at the tax department of Sheriff WE WILL PAY As follows. We never charge com mission nor d ravage. We want your good fat hogs, veal and chickens. Dressed veal up to 130 lbs., 124; large veal less. Dressed pork, any size, 11c. Live hens, ISc. Dressed hens. 20c. Live ducks, 1 Sc. Dressed geese, 16c. Dressed turkeys, 2oc. Address Nrafnk L. Smith Meat Co.. Portland. Oregon. Portland Agents for Perrins' and Trefonsse Kid Gloves Willamette Sewing Machines, Etc. Restaurant 7th Floor, Lunch 35c John Brown Linens Agents Gossard Lace Front Corsets Trne G rea ter m eier Frank St 9 ores Clearance Starts on S econd Week This Mormn Each day since the Meier &. Frank store started its great 1 9 1 Q Annual Clearance Sale, it has made a new record in business done, in fact, this is a store with a record, and in starting the second week of the great saving event of the year, this store will continue to do itself proud with the grandest and greatest values ever attempted by any mercantile establishment in the country Take advantage of these extraordinary bargains this week Reg. SI-1.50 Kid Gloves at 63c a Pair i 1500 pairs of women's prime quality Kid Gloyes, in black, white, gray, mode mt red ; suede or glace finish ; sizes 6'a to 71 ; reg ular $1.00 and $1.50 values, clear- Ch ance sale price, special, the pair OOC Women 's all-wool Golf Gloves, in plain and fancy colors; regular values to 85eOQ the pair; clearance sale price, pair"''' 1000 Yards Fine Foulard Silks 69c A striking special in the Silk Section for the clearance sale. Foulard Silks in navy, gobelin, brown, old rose, tan, gray, etc.; the leading silk for Spring and Summer wear; on special sale at this low .price, yard 69c 1000 Yards Curtain Madras Worth to $2.50 Yard at 98c Just bought these goods a few days ago and had them rushed here for the Clearance Sale Wonderful bargains that you'll appreciate the moment you see the goods Wke choice of patterns and colorings, and immense quantities so that all who come may be liberally supplied Light grounds, with blue, pink and other shades, in figures, two-tone effects, etc.; perma nent colors Entire immense purchase divided into two lots, at these prices: Lot 1 Best Scotch Madras, worth QQ to $2.50 the yard, on sale at, the-yd. Lot 2 Scotch and English weaves, CQ-i worth to $1.50 the yard, special at wOC $1 Umbrellas 57c Childs' Umbrellas 25c 500 women's Umbrellas, with 26-inch t-lcel rod, good frame and Dresden handles. Be prepared for drippy days when good rain shields cost so little at the clear- C1? ance sale. A $1.00 umbrella for J C Children's Umbrellas, fast black, steel rod, natural handle; 22-inch size; besi Ot regular 50c values, on sale at, each Neck Ruchings 5c Each 5000 pieces of dainty Neck Ruching, cut in neck lengths, and offered at an absurdly low price. White, black and colors; regular 10c val- C ues, today's special clearance sale price 5000 women's embroidered Linen Collars, some slightly soiled, others perfectly fresh; come in sizes from 12 to 16, iy2 to 2 inches high; lO. best regular 25c values, on sale at, each AiC 5 Embroideries 39c Fine Swiss Corset Cover, in small, neat designs; a lot of 1000 yards; regular values up to $1.25 Q- a yard; on sale at this special price, the yard''' Swiss and Nainsook Edges and Insertions, '1 to (5 inches wide, eyelet or blind effects, for un- 1 II dermuslins, etc.; regular values to 45c, yard Ribbon Gall Embroidery, for corset covers; " regular values up to 40c the yard, on sale at Headquarters for American-made Elyria Val. Lace. Very durable and dainty. On sale, at these prices: Regular values to $1.80 the dozen yards, for O80 Regular values to $1.25 the dozen yards, for 500 4o-inch Marquisette, tor draped evening "I OQ gowns, in all the best shades, at, yard Clearance Sale Chinaware Open stock patterns See 6th-St. Window The Clearance Sale will prove a boon in deed to those who wish to add to their home and purchase daintiest dinnerware at a great deal less than its regular value ?0-in. 1 .25 Table i Linen at 89c Yard ! . j 1400 yards of pure linen Table Dam- ! ask in the clearance sale at about one-third less than jt's really worth. 'Tis a good, heavy damask in several patterns; regular $1.25 grade, OQ. on sale at, special, the yard Oi' Semi-Porcelain Dinner Ware, in green and pink floral decorations, gold lines. Prices: 5-inch Plates, $1.20 values, dozen.. 96 7- inch Plates, $1.85 values, dozen.. SI. 48 4V2-inch Fruits, 90c values, at, dozen. . 72 8- inch Platters, regular 25e values, ea. .19 10-inch Platters, 40c values, at, each..31 12-inch Platter, regular 75c value, each.59 Tea Cups and Saucers, regular d 1 "7Q $2.25 the dozen, clearance price P J No. 8 Bakers, regular 40c values, ea. .31 Haviland China Dinner Ware, in beautiful green and red border pattern; also many other patterns, reduced in like manner; Sc inch Plates, regular $5.50 val- (SlA AC ues, on sale at this special price P."Vr $2.50 Kerchiefs $ 1 .29 Women's real French and Madeira hand-embroidered Handkerchiefs real Princess lawn; best regular $1.75, $2.00 and $2.50 val- CI OQ ues, special clearance sale price, ea. pi'' 500 yards of Ribbon Belting, in plain moire or fancy effects, Vfe to 2 inches wide; come in all colors; best regular 50c to $1.00 values, "1 Q. on sale at this clearance price, the yard f 50c Hose at 39c the Pair Women's Wayne Knit Hose, the matchless wearin kind, full fashioned ingrain, with maeo white OQ. split sole; best regular 50c values, at, the pair''' Women's Silk Hose all of our $2.00 colored Silk Hose, in a tremendous clearance sale special. Good weight silk, with elastic tops, double sole; (1 A Q big assortment of colors; regular $2 values Women's Auto Veils, large size, two yards long by one yard wide; hemstitched edges, plain or om- t 1 EQ bre effects; $2.50 values, clearance, each P..Oi7 Women's Hose, full-fashioned, silk mercerized OQ c finish, colored garter tops; 50c values, the pair"'' ' Women's Hose, fast black cotton, with maco OQ split foot, in all sizes; 35c value, at, the pair "" Misses' imported Silk Lisle Hose, fine ribbed, full fashioned, double heels and toes, tain less ; the.OC best regular 35c values, special price, the pair Sale Men's Clothing Substantial reductions on all our blue serge and black Suits for men, including Tuxedo and Full Dress Suits. Men's Suits, made equal to the finest merchant tailor suits, fabrics of import- dJOO .OQ ed worsteds, worsted eassimeres and other late materials; $45 values, the suit f Zs Men's hand-tailored Suits, new grays and dark mixtures ;. very natty; $40 values. .29.43 Men's $25.00 Suits, made of all-wool materials, well tailored; come in tans, (tl Q grays, dark olives, etc.; on sale at this special low clearance price, the suit P0.JJ Men's $20 Suits, all-wool fabrics, assorted dark patterns; worsteds, cheviots, etc. .Sj?14.T3 Trunk Clearance Trunks of three-ply veneer wood, heavy duck - covered, waterproof painted, made with straps all around Irish linen-lined, two trays; for the clearance sale, at these prices: 36-inch size, $32.25 values, $27.30 34-inch size, $31.25 values, $26.25 Rawhide-bound Trunks, 34-ineh size, $31.00 value, at this COfi Qf clearance price, each PivJ.fcivr Annual "White Fair" $45.00 Fur-Lined Coats at $32.25 Women's Tailored Suits $9.85 Up $32.Z5 The clearance sale is the time to supply yourself with dain ty white undergarments. At this store you find garments of best quality and workman ship at prices lower than would be possible, were it not for the wondrous price ad vantages we have from our great purchasing powers and the decisive reductions that our clearance prices make. AVomen 's Nightgowns of cam bric, muslin or nainsook, in high or low-neck style, with short, puff or flawing sleeves, trimmed with lace, embroid ery and ribbons; $1.50 to $2 values, clear- dl nn ance prices, each P t3 &ee the coats today in tne f nth-street window-7-then you will want to buy. Made of black broadcloth. 50 : 1 l .: i 1. .. 1 . . 1 n v 1 1 - 1 1 1 - i - 1 i . . . , .. . . .induce iuiig, nun ' cuuai ojl uiook. u.-iiiK ana nnea witn Drown marmot, semi-nttea; tuese are our regular $45.00 values on sale at this remarkable clearance sale offering, garment Women's Tailored Suits, of cheviot, serge, broadcloths, fancy tweeds, homespuns and worsteds. Coats are medium length, or long, semi or tight-fitting, strictly tailored or trimmed models, finished with narrow bands of "braid and buttons. Colors are navy blue, brown, green, garnet, raisin, gray and fancy stripes or mixtures. Let us show you. Clearance values, at these prices: Great Clearance Sale Values at CP 37 E A. 1 JEA. ij 1 EA. ij)EA. W omen 's full-length Coats, in cheviot, tweeds and fancy mix tures, also ilT broadcloth, semi-fitted, plain tailored tQ QC and button-trimmed; regular values to $15.00, ea. PO.JD Women's Dresses for street and evening wear, of broadcloth, serge, henrietta, fancy nets and lace; also chiffon, Ci "1 Q AtZ taffeta and messaline; regular values to $45.00, P 0.xO &l Waittc Ql Women's neat Shirtwaists, of S? TT aidia h1.J linen lawn, rep and rep mad ras; front of embroidery, finished with -inch tucks, or plain with side pleats and pocket. Regular values up to CJ CO $3.00; on sale at this special ' clearance price, only P A .O " l"ailrrOrl Utnic4c n linen dimity, lawn, madras, 1 ailOreU VV aiSIS ete., made with dainty emhroi dery, clusters of pin tucks, with embroidered front, with grad uated tucks, etc.. These are our regular $2.50 to $C OC $8.00 values; clearance sale prices, sp'l., $1.98 to P0.50 Beautiful Pattern Hats Now Half This includes every one of our rare ly beautifuKiruported models and New York creations, as well as the clever conceptions made here in our workrooms ; regular values from 1 A. $25.00 to $10.00 each, reduced Women's Fur Turbans, CiO QC values up to $8.00, each pOmiJiJ Oriental Rugs Vz Less A sale of this sort offers both opportunities for home beau tifying and investment. The very rugs on sale today will be worth much more than reg ular price in years to come, and you get them at the 1 clearance reduction of Buy with our guarantee that you are getting your money's worth, and we're here always. Royal Kazaks, average size about 4 by 7 feet; all silky antiques in handsome designs and colorings ; rugs worth $40 to $45; clear- $07 QCI ance price, ea. .OO Beloochistan Rugs, one of the choicest lots ever put on sale ; all antiques, deep rich red colors at these low prices: $35.00 values, each, 23.45 $30.00 values, each, $19.25 J j itffs Stevens office in the Courthouse about February 1. Immediately after the de cision of the County Court last Vednes day that the tax lovy for this year would be- IS mills. County Clerk fields detailed 14 deputies to extend the tax rolls. It is expected that this work will be com pleted about February 1. when the rolls will toe approved by the County Court and turned over to the Sheriff with a warrant for the collection of the taxes. It ie possible Mr. Fields will be able to have the extension work completed before February r. in that event County Judge Webster said yesterday the war rant might be issued before the first of next month. Today is positively the last dav for discount on West Side gas -bills. Read Gas Tips. Morgan & Robb, 250 Stark street, can place your loans- on good real estate. 231 WASHINGTON ST. PORTLAND MAKER or MENS CLOTHE FRANK L. SMITH MEAT CO. 2 2 MARKETS "FIGHTING THE BEEF TRUST" At all of Smith's markets the following prices rule. People coming to our Aider-Street market niu?t avoid femith is the man who is holding down the price of meat all over town. Beef Trust's markets down there. tbe BEEF FROM Soup Bones Beef Liver Boiling Beef Beef toStew 3 TO 15 3 70 fi-8 6-8 Plates of Beef 6-7 Bjisket Beef 6-7 Short Ribs of Beef 8 Smith's Corned Beef . . .6S8-10 Shoulder Roast Beef XO Tripe 10 Pot Roast Beef ; S-10 Best Round Steak ; 13V Rib Roast Beef . . .0&'2V24-15 Tenderloin Steak 150 Small Porterhouse Steak. . . ... ..150 Sirloin Steak 12VoO Hamburg Steak lOO Kump Roast Beef., lO0-X3V0 LAMB FROM 80 TO 150 Lamb Stew ..80 Lamb Liver 100 Whole Shoulder Lamb 1O0 Shoulder Roast Lamb lSV'aO Shoulder Lamb Chops l2120 Loin Lamb. Chops 150 Rib Lamb Chops...' 150 Loin Lamb Roasts 150 Rib Lamb Roasts 150 Legs of Lamb 150 VEAL FROM lOO TO 150 Breasts of Veal I2V2O Necks of Veal 1O0 Veal Stew ...7 1O0 Veal Cutlets 150 Roast Veal 150 PORK FROM 12ViO TO 180 Shoulder Roast Pork, lSViO to 15V Shoulder Pork Chops 150 Loin Pork Chops 180 Bulk Pork Sausage 12V-0 Link Pork Sausage 150 Smith's Sugar-Cured Hams 180 Smith's Sugar-Cured Bacon, piece ; 22V-:0 The same, sliced or center cut.. .250 Smith's Pure Lard, 3 lbs 500 Smith's Pure Lard, 5 lbs .80 Smith's Pure Lard, 10 lbs.. . ..1.60 Smith's Creamery Butter, that is ab solutely fresh. This is not cut from '"tub" butter; per square. Eggs, strictly good, dozen... Fresh SnlTuoii .85 .150