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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 11, 1902)
12 THE? MORNlNg 'OREGONIASr, SATURDAY, JANUARY if, 1902. ALLH0PET08TAYIN Federal Office-Holders Expect Reappointment. BUT PLENTY OF CANDIDATES Senator Mitchell and SIxnon Con tinue to DIxuKxee, and No Impor tant Action Ik Likely Till Af ter the Jnne election. Political economists are very prone to say They deprecate and much regret the scramble and the fray To annex a public office that's a comfortable berth, "With" a salary that purchases the pleasures of this earth. Now platitudes and maxims may be proper for the outh "Who delies In misty text-books In strenuous search for truth. And builds an altruistic dream of a govern mental plan "Wherein the public office will seek out the pri vate man. But the learning of the schoolroom and the whirl of politics Are composed of strange Ingredients that re grettably won't mix. The man who settles down to wait is dubbed a blooming chump If you want the public office It Is up to you to hump. Ballads of a Practical Politician. There is ripe fruit on the Federal pat ronage tree to be shaken soon, and the harvesters are many. Every man who possesses that mysterious talisman, "In fluence." Is having his share of trouble these days, and it is a training school In diplomacy to get rid of the aspiring ones -without offending, or without giv ing definite promise of support. For the first time since 1SS0, there have been two successive Republican Administrations in Washington, and the fact that the policy of the Government has not changed his raised a hope of a continuance in the breasts of present office-holders, which al ternates with fears of othw stalwarts ot the party being given substantial recog nition. The terms of United States Marshil Zoeth Houser and United States District Attorney John Hall expired Thursday night, as have also the commissions ot Register Charles B. Moores, of Oregon City, and Register E. W. Bartlett, of La Grande. There is some question as to whether General Owen Summers' ap pointment as Appraiser of Merchandise at this port dates from his first occu pancy of the office or from the time of his second appointment, following his return from the Philippines. When he left for the front General Summers resigned, and Robert Hendricks, of Salem, was ap pointed to fill the vacancy. Upon his re turn Hendricks resigned and Summers was reappointed. The General's friends are of opinion that his commission dates from the second appointment, and that therefore he is secure in his position for a considerable time But others of the Federal officials are not so fortunate. They know to the day when their period of uneasiness begins. As indicated in a Washington dispatch to The Oregonian yesterday morning, there is a disposition to let as many ap pointments as possible go over until after the June elections. Particularly is this so In the cases of successors to Collector of Customs L Ii. Patterson, of Portland, and Collector John Fox, of Astoria; Post-"master-A. B. Croasman, of Portland: Col lector of. Internal Revenue David M. Dunne, of Portland, and a nuumber ot land officers. But to this plan it is under stood Senator Simon has interposed an emphatic objection, and he Insists upon appointments being made as soon as com missions expire. United States District Attorney John Hall is a candidate for reappointment. He has opposition from certain party leaders, who think four years is the limit for one man an opinion which frequently undergoes a change when it comes to a personal matter. State Senator Percy Kelly, of Lane County: Judge-J. C. More land, of Portland: A. C. Woodcock, of Eugene, and O. F. Paxton, of the law firm of Paxton, Beach & Simon, of Port land, are all avowed candidates for the position. Political circles generally credit the report that Mr. Paxton has the active support of Senator Simon, and the others are exerting all possible Influence upon Senator Mitchell for his indorsement. There was considerable "talk at one time of J. W. Minto being In the race for the United States Marshalship to suc ceed Marshal Houser, but a friend of Mr. Minto said yesterday he had been as sured that MInto's ambitions were in the direction of the Alaska Collectorshlp, and that he was not Interested in the Mar shalship contest. Harrison Dufur, of Wasco County, has also been mentioned for the place, but there are no evidences In Portland that he Is making any de termined efforts to get It, and the tatk of his candidacy has simmered down to mere rumor. Apparently there Is but little opposi tion to Postmaster Croasman's reappoint ment. George A, Steel was mentioned as a possible candidate, but If he has aspirations in that direction it Is known only to his intimate friends. Mr. Steel has been regarded as Senator Simon's principal lieutenant, and has recently taken up his legal residence In Clackamas County, where, according to current gos sip, he ,1s expected by his chief to gather that county into the Simon fold. If he is serious in his candidacy for the postmas tershlp, he can regain his residence here in 30 days. Outside of Mr. Steel, ap parently no one wants to disturb Mr. Croasman, and his path to reappointment Is without obstacles. A prominent politician said yesterday that the nomination of George W. Bibee for receiver of the Oregon City land of fice would doubtless be confirmed. "Thb President has sent his name to the Sen ate," said The Oregonlan's mtormant, "and it is not likely that he will with draw it." Senators Mitchell and Simon seem unable to get together on tne ap pointment of the register for the Burns land office. Senator Mitchell's opposition to I. S. Geer, who represented Harney County at the last session of the Legis lature, Is well known, and Senator Simon apparently will not agree to any one else. As a result, rthere is a deadlock between the two, but local politicians familiar with the situation think that Dunnlgan, of Harney, will receive the place. Four candidates have appeared for reg ister of the La Grande office M. A. But ler and George Shinn, of Baker: Asa Thompson, of Umatilla, and A. Roberts, of Morrow. Indications point to an un settled condition of affairs among the candidates, and each looms up as promi nently as any of his opponents. A. S. Dresser, of Clackamas, and Clarence Butt, of Yamhill, both members of the last Legislature, are out for Register Charles B. Moores' position In the Ore gon City land office. Mr. Moores is also a candidate. Mr. Dresser was close to State Senator Fulton during the Sena torial fight, and he has the Clatsop Coun ty statesman's support. If current gossip can be believed. Butt represents a large constituency, composed largely of the re ligious colony of which he is a promi nent member, and he is in a position to request favors of the party. Candidates for Collector of Customs and for Collector of Internal Revenue have not appeared as yet, owing to the proba bility of these appointments being de ferred until after the election In June. But down In Astoria. Collector of Cus toms John Fox Is having plenty of oppo- STORE CLOSES AS USUAL AT 6 O'CLOCK LDS;W KHUN & KK Saturday the day to buy all the things you've forgotten or neglected to buy during the week. Come to us and get them at the reduced prices of our 24th Annual Clearance Sale Every Article Reduced MEN'S STIFF BOSOM SHIRTS Of fancy percale, full $1.50 grade. About enough for today's selling. To close, ----- 59 cents each DAINTY NECK RIBBONS Choicest colors in the soft satin taffeta ribbons that make such pretty bows, crush collars and belts. Widths 3 and 4 in. 25c grade now 1 8c; 35c grade now 25c yd. LADIES' PETTICOATS Of lustrous black satine, with accordion-pleated 15-in. flounce. As pretty as silk and splendid general wearing. $1.50 and $1.75 skirts, now $1.19 each LADIES' CROCHET KNEE SKIRTS The height of comfort. All wool, plain, colored or fancy striped were $1.50 at clearance, 97 cents each LITTLE THINGSIRRESISTIBLY PRICED Coke's Dandruff Cure, worth 85c, at- 59c bottle Our "Gem" 10c Tooth Brushes, at - - 7c each Our "Monarch" 20c Tooth Brushes at - 13c each Kent's 85c English Hair Brushes, for 59c each Swansdown Face Powder, worth 15c, now ------ 12c box Dorcas Darning Cotton, 8 cards for---- 5c Aluminum Thimbles, worth 3c, at -------- ic each 18c Dress Shields, rubber lined, at 12c pair 9 r - . .. . ?!l GREAT SALE Every Article Reduced Ribbons 40c and 50c Wide Black Grosgrain Ribbon 25c 35c Finest JilUSilk Liberty Satin Ribbon, 3 U2 inches wide, all the leading shades . 25c 25c Jill'Silk Taffeta Ribbon, all the leading shades jgc SilRs Ji Great Offering of an Exceptionally Fine Lot 6f 75c COLORED TJIFFETJl SILKS, in 25 different shades Hundreds of Bargains in IQID GLOVES. Best MUSLIN UNDERIVEJIR at Lowest Prices. ' : Druggists' Sundries Wisdom's Rpbertine 25c 69c Young's Toilet Water 4qc J 23c Dickinson's Extra Strength Witch Hazel 14c I 7c Crown Pure Tissue Toilet Paper, roll Sc 25c Japanese Cleaning Compound nc 20c and 25c Tooth Brushes .- 4C 25c Large Handle Bath Brushes ,w igc ""a sitlon, and to date Ave avowed candi dates are in the ring. "W. H. Barker, F. J. Taylor, W. LRobb and D..K. Warren are members of the Fulton organization. Samuel Elmore, the wealthy canneryman, Is also a candidate, and it Is belleve'd that his candidacy has the indorsement of Senator Simon. Senator Fulton has not yet publicly Indicated to whom he will give his support. Collector Fox was ap pointed four -years ago, through the In fluence of Senator Fulton, and he seeks reappointment. The other aspirants are prominent professional and business men who have been active in politics in Clat sop County. ' The report has been persistently circu lated since State Senator J. N. William son announced that he was a candidate for the Congressional nomination that In so doing be broke a compact between himself. Congressman Moody and Senator Simon. According to the story, as it Is told by Senator Simon's friends, a con ference was held in Senator Simon's of fice New Year's eve, at which there were present, besides the Senator, Congress man Moody and a representative of Mr. Williamson. As the report goes, a deal was framed whereby Williamson would not oppose Moody, in rAurn for which he was to have the support of the Congress man and Senator Simon in his candidacy for Secretary of State. Falling in this, he was to be made president of the Senate at the next Legislature, of which he will be a member unless he concludes to re sign. Williamson's friends deny absolutely that such a conference was held, or that such an arrangement as the one outlined could be fixed. They say that Moody has never made any overtures towards a con ference or an adjustment of political mat ters looking to the support of Williamson for Secretary of State, or any other of fice. They declare that the tale is a fab rication. What bears out, in a measure, the denial is the fact, known to certain politicians, that Williamson's friends did endeavor to arrange a meeting with Con gressman Moody some time before the Prinevllle statesman made his public an nouncement, and that Moody emphatical ly declined to confer. PERSONAL MENTION. ( H. Haines, a prominent capitalist of Forest Grove, la at the Perkins. State Senator John D. Daly, of Corvallls, is at the Imperial en route to his home from Salem. Alex Gilbert, of Astoria, the French Vice-Consul at that port. Is in the city in conference with Consul Labbe. William Eccles, the La Grande lumber man, who Is extensively interested in tim ber lands in the state, lis at the Perkins on a business trip to the city. Ex-Represeatatlvo W. F. Slaughter, of SL Helens, who is at the Perkins, is largely Interested in logging and the saw mill industry on the Lower Columbia. W. F. Matlock, ex-State Senator, and Mrs. Matlock, of Pendleton, are at the Perkins. Mr. Matlock is a capitalist with large holdings In Skagway and other Alaskan cities. E. L. Smith, of Hood River, who Is at the Imperial on business, is a large fruit grower of that section, one. of the leading horticulturists of the state, and presi dent of the State Board of Horticulture. Hon. J. H. McClung, of Eugene, who ha- been spending a few days in the city, is one of the pioneer business men of Lane County. He served in the Oregon State Senate in '1895 and 1S97, and has served also as Mayor and School Di rector in Eugene. WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. H. L. Wll helm, Samuel Hill and H. C. Davis, of SeatUe, are registered at Washington hotels. NEW YORK, Jan. 10. L. Samuel, man ager of the Portland office of the Equi table Life Assurance Society, called.at the Eastern office of The Oregonian. today. He Is registered at the Hotel Imperial. He expects to remain a week or 10 days here before going home. He will visit Boston. NEW YORK. Jan. 10. Northwestern people registered at New York hotels to day as follows: From Portland W. S. Holt, at the Con tinental. From Spokane F. Burbridge, at the Victoria. From Seattle Captain C. G. Conradi, at the Imperial. FOR PICTURE OF FOUNDER Concert at St. Helen's Hall to Get Likeness of Bishop Morris. The concert given at St Helen's Hall last night for the purpose of providing the school with a picture of Bishop Morris drew forth a large and enthusiastic audi ence. The programme was an unusually attractive one, embracing numbers by fa vorite Portland musicians. Mr. Hidden opened with an andante from the Men delssohn concerto, which was played with much feeling. A duet followed for con tralto and tenor. Miss Ethel Webb and W. Graham Hodsdon, the two voices blend ing admirably. Dr. William Cummlng gave Eliot's "Hybrias the Cretan," which was excellently suited to his sonor ous bass. Grieg's "Sunshine Seng," as sung by Miss- Helen Goss, illustrated the fact that there Is always a plalnUve strain in! "Scandinavian music, even in. Its gayest .moods. Miss Heming contributed STORE OPEN TONIGHT UNTIL 9:30 USUAL CONCERT ON THE THIRD FLOOR. 1 ' Cj3 Demonstration of the "Magical" Smokeless Lamp Chimney in the basement today. Our entire stock of Ladies Fine Neckwear at prices far below cost Silk Boas included. Infants' Wear of every description is being offered at remarkably low prices -(2d floor.) Saturday Clearance Sale Today there's a splendid programme in every department The phenomenal sales of the past two weeks only spur us on to greater deeds of bargain-giving Today we have ready a spread of offerings such as you never before have had the opportunity to buy, and they will be all the more important because they are bargains in seasonable and staple goods, and because (rf generous reductions from the already liberal pricings Profits are tossed to the winds It's the time of the year when we have but one aim the reduction of stocks to the lowest possible point before the annual inventory A matchless store with matchless prices Open tonight until 9:30. 800 Pairs "Perrins'" Gloves Regular $1.50, $1.75 Values OOC pair By far the grandest glove news that we have ever printed Values that thrifty buyers cannot resist At 9 o'clock this morning we place on sale exactly 817 pairs of Si. 50 and $1.75 kid and mocha Gloves at 69c a pair Of the 817 pairs fully 600 pairs are the "famous Perrins' "Manhattan," which sell regularly at $1.75 a pair Apout 100 pair3 of Fowne'sand Foster's well known make, and the remainder silk-lined Mochas In the "Per rins" all the leading shades, white, tans, mode, grays, street and dress shades Two-clasp styles and all sizes Moehas are tan 3 'and browns Not a pair worth less than $1.50, and the great majority $1.75 Your choice while they last, 69c a pair Not one pair will be sold until 9 o clock, and early coming, is advisable if you wish to share in this phenomenal bargain. Corsets 39c Good choosing still remains after yesterday's active selling Housecleaning in the Corset department is responsible for this splendid offering Odds and ends of Kabo, Thomson's, Her Majesty's, Kid Fitting, Flex ibone and other corsets About all sizes Drabs and blacks You know their worth Choice at 39c a pair. 'ROUND THE STORE. Calendars at one-third regular price. Two carloads of steel enamel ware and kitch en goods at a great sacrifice in prices. Big bargains In Lace Curtains and curtain materials (third floor). Ladles' Neckwear at great reductions. Great values in Embroideries. All Furs less than cost. Bargains In Silverware (basement). Bargains in Stationery. Perfumes, Drug Sundries and Toilet Articles. Cloak Dept Our Cloak Department the Mecca for eco nomical as well as extravagant dressers Being the most important branch of this big business,it receives the undivided attention ofthefoiir experts in the different lines in addition to the department manager result the largest, best selected and right-priced cloak store in the Northwest.- All Suits, Jackets, Baglans, Costumes, Walk ing Suits and Skirts at great reductions. fnin XZ I 10 dozen Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, cro cheted edge, blue, pink and grays, icr 10 dozen Crepe Eiderdown Dressing Sacques collar, satin edged; silk frogs, great a - - A value pl.lj& Plain and Corsetlne Flannelette Wrappers, best colors cQn and designs, all sizes, great value VoC Regular $1.25 and $1.50. Percale Wrappers in light and dark colors, $1.00 n values at "C CC- Silk Patticoats, desp plaiting, all the leading rMlK shades, $12.00 and $12.50 values re-o n . duced to p0.y qi . , Handsome Silk Petticoats, plaiting and ruffle, oKirtS all the beit shades, $6.50 and $7.50 &j values r.yo Men's Clothing When you buy clothing here, you get what you believe you are getting good, substan tial, stylish, well-made clothing for man or boy at prices always 20 below what you have to pay in the exclusive stores Entire stock reduced for the Clearance Sale. AH $10.00 Suits reduced to $6.98 All $12.50 Suits reduced to $8.65 All $13.50 Suits reduced to $9.90 All $15.00 Suits reduced to $11.15 $i8.oo-$20.oo-$25.oo Suits reduced in same proportion. Men's new "Yoke" Overcoats just received shipment by express They are all marked at Clearance Sale prices. Boys' all-wool Knee Pants, gray and brown mixtures, sizes 8 to 16 TXn years OC Boys' Reefers reduced. m Boys all-wool, 2-plece Suits, ages 8 to 16 years; the regular $3.00 val-f-j Ao Boys' Waists reduced. (Second floor) Groceries Basement Phone Private l .Exchange 4 Some Grocery pricings 'Phone early. California Figs, pkg 10c- r Dates, .pkg 10c 10 lbs. Rolled Oats 30c Fig Prune Cereal. .. 20c Postum Cereal 22c Gal. can Honey $1.00 3 cans Corn 25c Santa Claus Soap, '6 bars 25c 3 cans Tomatoes 25c 2 cans Table Peaches 25c 2 cans Table Pears 25c Schneider's Catsup. 2 for 35c 1-lb. can Shrimps 10c 1 lb. ground Chocolate.. 25c i gal. Maple Syrup . .$1.25 1 gal. Vermont Syrup . .$1.00 69c pr Shoe Bargains The best of every kind Style, fit and finish Clearance Sale bar gains of interest to every man, woman and child The entire stock greatly reduced Rubbers and Rubber Boots at Clearance Prices. 200 pairs of. Ladies' Shoes, in a variety of styles, about all sizes ineluded, $2.50 values, pair Odd lots of boys' $2.50 Shoes in c-f C( all sizes, pair .'. piOU Odd lots of boys' $1.50 and. $2.00 Shoes, 4 A A pair $1AJU Hoe5 1ADI&S v S yi ?& r r itt&zs 1 .13 Children's, and misses' lace and button dongola Cf t? Shoas, reg. $1.50 pr. ?! ID Ladies' $1.25 felt Slip ers reduced to 93c "Nazareth59 Waists 19c For Boys and Girls 22c Do your children wear underwaists? Jean or knitted? Of course, knitted ars best "Nazareth" better still Be cause it's the original knitted under waist There are many poor imitations of the "Nazareth" which are equally as unsatis factory as the jean waist The "Nazareth" will stretch like rubber strongly taped Buttons can't come off Keeps a child warm In form, and every one guaranteed The ani mated window display (Filth street) demon strates its many advantages Bleached or unbleached, ages 1 year to 14 years Clearance Sale r yn Prices save (Second floor) iyc, ZZC Men's Wear Prices that will induce vigorous buying in our men's store today Look through this list carefully The many chanees for a saving will interest and please you. Men's extra heavy cotton Hose, black or tan, all sizes Half llcpr Choice of our entire Men's 50-cent Nackwear Four-in- q Hands, Tecks, Bows, etc. . .oy C Men's fancy-striped Nightshirts, all sizes; C is the regular $1.50 grade at pl.iy ca Man's fine linen 'Kerchiefs, t, t. 1-mon nems; : 35c value Men's pure, 1900 llnan bo som Shirts; New i'ir York mills muslin OOC Men's Collars, all styles, 5c each; 50c dozen. Special values in Men's Underwear. All Furnishing Goods greatly reduced. Men's Suspenders, leather ends, the 50-cent a grade jy C Men's. Vicuna Wool Under wear, all sizes, the 75c qualities at 52c fieier & Frank Company i fieier & Frank Company II I?T i? UI ill m m 1 ! two numbers. "Galatea," by Jensen, -and the Wagner-Ilszt "Spinning Song," with Its atmosphere of cheerful Industry and brightness. Two more vocal numbers fol lowed by Mr. Hodsdon, and Miss Denzll, who has a voice of winning sweetness, gave Mendelssohn's "O, Rest on the lord" with sympathetic feeling,1 Hawley's "The Sweetest Flower That Blows" con trasting with it in very pleasant fash Ion., . Paul "Wefislnger'a name on a programme Is always a, welcome one. because of the i richness of his tones, the high grade of art attained and the dramatic intensity that characterizes his Interpretation. Add ed to this In the present Instance was the complex, elusive beauty of the Franz song, sung by him. "Maytlme" (Tolstoi), given by Mrs. Albert Sheldon, breathed the spirit of gladness and sun shine, and Hastings "A Red, RedRose" served to sh.ow Mrs. Walter Reed at-her best. The beauty of her tone production brought her a we'I-deserved encore, to which she responded with "Absent." This was given with more than usual feel ing. " A surprise was In store for the audience In the next programme number. W. Otto Ruby, a newcomer In Portland, pupil at the Bishop Scott Academy since Sep tember, displayed talent of a high order In his violin work. He Is from Cincinnati, and has evidently received sound training, which was shown. In the character of his selections a cavatlna by Bohm and a quaint serenade full of naivete, by Plerne. Portland people will hope to hear this clever young violinist frequently in the future. The programme closed with a charming J vocai numDer by the St. Helen's Hall Quartet, Miss Helen Goes. Miss Hilda Hegele, Miss Ruth. Scott and Mrs. Reed. The four voices blend most agreeably, and show remarkably good work or the part of the teacher. "waagiMfey-far-.iWi&'igcar