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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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