Tqj-wwypgyyT m'9fKsV'im9Trmr y-yfTnTy-'ift jMiyiHHwt-" ' yi iWLHiijiijf' ? 4'pj- v fUfejpW3W!!gfijr$g fr -'f WIF" .'PiPjU'L --y' -firt pt -,- - f--,. ??,Nrpw"r-! 14 THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1902. POLITICS ON THE CURB CANDIDATES ARE KEPT BUSY BUT TONHOLING DELEGATES. Today's County Convention, and Ap proaching State Nominations Arouse Great Interest. If you see two men standing together on the curbstone, the one talking earnestly, the other wearing a bored look and list ening patiently buf. with obvious weari ness, you can bet upon It that the man with the wearied look Is a delegate 'to one of the county or state conventions, and that the earnest talker is a candi date. The adjournment of the Kepubllcan County Convention until today, and the near approach of the state convention has kept office-seekers and delegates en gaged. The delegate has tried to dodge. George A. Steel explains. but the candidate has wiles that wouUl make a professional process-server en vious, and when he goes, after his man It is policy and less worry to surrender on the spot rather than resist the inevi table. Tact and eluslveness on the part of the delegate brings Its own reward in the shape of a greater demand for interviews. If the delegate cannot obtain assurance of support he sends his friends to the unwilling one. Tou will see the delegate and the candidate on the streets, in the hotel lobbies and on the corners. The former will hurry along and emulate the brave heroes of poesy who looked neither to the right nor the left of them, but galloped into the Valley of Death. The candidate on the other hand scans each pissing face there is no telling but what a stray delegate might happen along, In which case tho candidate wants to see him. "What Is more to the point, he gen erally does see him first. It is around the hotel corridors and at the Chamber of Commerce corner that the political gossipers and camp follow ers gather In the largest numbers. On a pleasant afternoon the Third-street side of the Chamber of Commerce building Is a Mecca for candidates and their friends. They make and unmake slates there and decide that this man or the other Is In or out of the race, according tor their Infor- In the hands of his friends. Governor Geer is here every week or so, and stal warts of both parties from all parts of the state can be found in the local hotel lobbies at this particular time. Yesterday was a busy day with the can didates, and thefr prey, the delegates. The unanimous approval with which Judge Williams name has been recefved as a candidate for Mayor was the topic of general discussion In the morning, but interest In the places on the ticket for which nominees had not been agreed upon soon became the uppermost subject. There Is no doubt that the nomination of Judge Williams will be of untold advantage to the Republican ticket. "The best thing the Democrats can do is to Indorse him, and make Judge Will lams the candidate of the entire city for Its first Mayor under the new char ter," was the way a hitherto stalwart Democrat expressed, himself yesterday. "The laboring men will be solidly for him," said a prominent union man who was present. Sentiment all over the city seems to be along similar lines. Everywhere Is de veloping an enthusiasm for Judge Will- lams that presages victory by a large majority. The splendid independence of his statement that he would perm.lt his name to go before the convention rang true, and , awakened response in enthu siasm and loyalty, that would have per haps been denied other candidates for the same office. There is a feeling that he is essentially the man for the place, and if, nominated, the voters win see to it mat the place will be given tho man. Make It Unanimous. PORTLAND, March 25. (To the Editor.) The announcement this morning that Judge Williams consents to permit tho use of his name for the office of Mayor was read with great pleasure. Tho thought comes, "Why not make it unani mous?" There is nothing In the adminis tration of municipal affairs that has the least thing to do with National party is sues. We all know that this man will conduct the office In the Interests of tho, city, and not of any faction or party. No Democrat, or Prohibitionist, or Populist, or Socialist, or member of any other par ty, will lose anything at Judge Williams' hands. I cannot think of a valid argu ment against his name being at the head of all tickets. Here are some of the reasons for It: Judge Williams Is easily our "first cit izen." Men of all political parties and all religious creeds freely admit this. The election of Judge Williams would give Portland the most prominent man In the office of Mayor of any city In the United States, not excepting Mayor Low, of New York. During the next three years we want the eyes of the world turned this way, and nothing would help this more than to have so prominent an American as our chief executive. When asked: "Who is your Mayor?" we could refer to the list of Governors, and United States Senators, and Cabinet officers. This may be an appeal to pride, but it Is the sort of pride that Inspires to nobleness of purpose and action. Then a unanimous election of such a man would be a beautiful tribute to one who has always, and especially now. given himself unselfishly to the service of his city, his state and his country. He might now retire, full of years and hon ors, and with ample estate, to enjoy his remaining days in that comfort and lux ury which a man of his culture and tastes so often longs for. Instead of this he is willing to take on his shoulders the exacting burdens of the office of Mayor. A more unselfish act is seldom seen It is like that of Washington when he was called to the Presidential chair the sec ond time. When the day comes, and may it be far off, that the form of our "first citizen" is In Its casket, every one of us, without regard to party, will want to place a flower on the casket. We can do a better thing now. Every voter can cast a ballot for him. and thus set the world an example of righteous intent in civic affairs. The aspirants for the office In one party are felicitously withdrawing their names. Let this become epidemic in all parties, and make the slogan for the campaign, "We make It unanimous." ALEXANDER RLACKBDRN. IVilllam 31. Gregory vrntculng for delegates. xnation and their desires. Any bright afternoon you can see from 50 to 100 can didates and workers In politics congre gated here. It has been a source of much time-saving to newspapor men and others who wished to see candidates at different times. He is either to be found at the curbstone convention or his friends there will be able to indicate his whereabouts. When rain comes, the politicians move inside. The spacious window ledges are at a convenient height for seats, or the politicians lean upon the cases of the cigar stand, and talk things over. As a matter of fact, much that is of serious import may originate at these corridor conferences. While the men who take part in the Informal deliberations are not strictly speaking the leaders of the party, they are precinct and ward captains, who have considerable Influence with the lead ers, and whose advice and suggestions cannot, at all times be Ignored. Political talk about the hotels has large ly been confined to the state and Con gressional tickets. Candidates from out A. S. Jndge Tanner Not a Candidate. PORTLAND, March 26. (To the Edi tor.) I note that I have been mentioned by The Oregonlan as being a candidate for County Judge of this county. While it is true that friends of mine, in and out of the Republican County Conven tion, have urged me to become a candi date, I wish to say that I am not in any sense a candidate for that or any other office, and my name will not be presented to the convention by my au thority or with my consent. I trust the convention will nominate for that import ant office a good, clean man who will give us an economical and business-like admin istration of our county affairs. Further than that I have no Interest In the con test for the nomination. A. H. TANNER. SOLVED AT LAST. The much-discussed bicycle-rack prob lem is solved by substituting cement for wood. The new wheelrack Is durable and compact, occupying a space only 10 Inches wide, 16 long and 12 high, holds two wheels, and will last a century. Up to the present time only a few have been turned out, and they fill the bill pre cisely. The manufacturer states he has already received many orders, which will be supplied as rapidly as possible. The above illustration shows clearly the practical simplicity of this rack. Each aperture Is where afc wheel Is held firmly in place by vacuum contact with the 2rs35r "Willamette" Machines Are flndin2 new homes tvery day you are szr just beginning to realiza whit a $25.00 splendid maohine we are offering at the remarkably low price of csece-8tetjfedb. er-yytaC0' 53c Special display of ladies' Easter Neckwear in Main Aisle, Fifth Street, to our elevators. Easter Novelties in great profusion, ranging in price from 5c to $5.00 (Main Floor). Annual Easter Sale of men's and young men's Black Clothing (Second Floor). Friday Surprise Sale Tomorrow the 659th Friday Surprise Sale the most important value-giving sale of many months. Something of great interest to every housekeeper, hotel and boarding-house proprietor. A great purchase by our New York representat ve of 750 beautiful Bureau Scarfs, in embroidered, hemstitched linen, cut work and net styles, in a wondrous variety of beautiful designs the best collection of its kind we have ever seen. Not a piece in the lot worth less than $1.00 most of them worth up to $1.50 size 18x54; your choice tomorrow and tomorrow only at (See big window display.) The Lace Sale A typical topic for Thursday morning. They went on sale yesterday morning with a great attendance of buyers enough left for today and tomorrow. We've placed them as near the door as we can, so that even those in the greatest hurry won't miss them. The facts: Thousands of yards of Point de Paris Lace and Insertion in large varitty of patterns handsome for trimming or skirt lace; edgings are 3 to 5 inches wide, in- cn rri sertions 14 inches wide, 18c and 20c value. . . llC yCL Venlse Applique, bands, edgings and insertions in great va riety of the best patterns, ecru or white, to ifn r j 2 inches wide, regular 20c to 25c values, at 1UC yO Some Exceptional Values In the third floor curtain store Lace Curtains and Curtain Poles at remarkable low prices. Something to attract you to the third floor: Our entire stock of one and two-pair lots of Irish Point, Brussels, Swiss and Novelty - r a. x:xt Curtains, full sizes and best OOyQ per Cent Oil patterns, your enoice at. . 1000 White Corrugated Poles, 4-ft. ends eomplete, remarkable values at size, brackets and lie ea 40 dozen Oriental and Figured Pi'.low Tops, great va riety of subjects, big value An 00 at It"C ea Grocery Department 100-lb. Sack Western Dry Granulated Sugar . ..$4.25 22 lbs. Western D. G. Sugar, $1 Arbuckle's Coffee, lb lie Lion Coffee, lb 10c Hickmott's Asparagus, R. H. Brand, can 20c 16-oz. Bottle Queen Olives, 50c value, for 80c Phone Private Exchange 4. Easter Vases in Venetian and Bohemian ware beauti ful pieces. Easter China of every de scription. (Basement.) Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company is0Zai&5s(0&rv (Tj(rj Hammond talks it over rvlth W. J. FurniKli. of town come to the city to meet local leaders and political friends from other distant parts of tho state. For instance, State Senator C. W, Fulton, who would be United States Senator, has been In Portland as often as once a week for some time past. W. J. Furnish, the Pen dleton banker, who wants to be Gover nor, is another frequent visitor who comes here to learn how his candidacy Is faring outer walls. Under the circumstances a place must be provided somewhere along the streets for the accommodation of bi cycles. All who 'have seen the new rack express their entire appreciation and ap proval, and the Portland Civic Improve ment Association is Invited to Inspect Its merits as being a desirable substl- tute for the old style. r Easter Special on Silk Waists 4S Silk Waists, made of Liberty, Peau de Sole, and Taffeta Silk, in the Gibson, ilaxlne and Du Barry styles. In plain, polka-dot and striped effects. They are our regular J6.D0 and 57.50 waists. EASTER SPECIAL 5f5.35 You will notice the smallness of the selling price way below the real value. There Is good reason for it. These waists are a. fortunate purchase, and we want you to take advantage of it. Ours Is the popular price house. Highest price paid for raw furs. 1A LARGEST AND LEADING ft ,M 0 - Vc v X " 283-285 MORRISON STREET, PORTLAND, OREGON. Established 1823, WILSON WHISKEY That's All! JAKE JOSEPH, Representative, o00 Battery Street, San Francisco. Have You Read "Audrey"? It s the best book of the day. The latest literary effort of Mary Johnston, and like her former suc cesses, "Prisoners of Hope" and "To Have and to Hold," it treats of early Virginian life. The orphaned eirl, - Audrey, is doubtless the most fascinating character portrayed by the author. Mr. F. C. Yohn has embellished the book with six striking Illustrations. Our price, $1.08. Established 1870. Incorporated 1800. 1 1 HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR RAW FURS 1 J I , J : a - ' ,.,.,-, , .-. . ., ,.,.,. i i , . , . - . LOS, Mil &K :YOUR: EASTER BONNET, GOWN or WRAP Will be Artistic and Correct, if bought here EASTER EGGS, EGG CUPS, ANIMALS, NOV ELTY PLATES, CANDELABRA, CANDLE SHADES, Etc., in profusion .... (Third Floor.) MEN'S EASTER FURNISHINGS It's a superior line to which we ask your attention. Nobby styles and -splendid qualities. DRESS SHIRTS with or without cuffs. Coat or regular style. Price, each ....$1.25 to $2.50.... COLLARS AND V UiiO.... In every Late Approved Shape WOMEN'S KID. . .. GLOVES. . . EASTER BARGAINS Today, Friday and Satur day we will sell ..AT 98c PAIR.. Two styles of our best $1.25 Glace Kid Gloves, overseam or pique 2 or 3 clasp, with Paris point or plain embroiderings. . . . White, black and all colors ... NECKWEAR... All new and full of style from the ...25c to the $3.00... grades.... FANCY'HOSE In selected patterns. In lace, embroidered, stripes or barred patterns. Just opened. KID GLOVES Best standard Grades, from $1.00 to $2.00 pair AT $1.25 PAIR Our "Men tone" Un dressed $1 .60Kid Gloves, 2-clasp and full pique. "White and colors. HANDKERCH'FS Silk or Linen in many kinds. O A lJr V- 1 J Lv EASTER OFFER Today, tomorrow and Sat urday a new lot of 75c Imperial Ties Of crepon shadow silk in many color combinations, . . . Yours at 50c . . . LADIES' 65c VESTS The balance of this week Special 43c each Fine imported, white, Swiss ribbed, low neck, sleeveless garments,with torchon lace and silk tape trimmings. LADIES' FANCY HOSE A hint of our sumptuous high novelties for Easter. PURE SILK HOSE. Colors, with white lace boots ...$6.00 PAIR White, with net fronts, hand embroidered, ...$7.50 PAIR EXTREME NOVELTIES EXCLUSIVE WITH US e Jew La Vida and W. B. Corsets. o m T j mr s jff Si P&sMrtnlwtfe-t vw sss 9 &' m y Vfr 20 new designs in Jivondale Jlrt Cushion. Covers. Price, including top and back Easter Glove 5ale $1.75 London Quality Trefousse IQid Gloves. Pique, Suede, farts Votnt Embroidery, all the leading shades $1.25 2' clasp President Iid Gloves, Pique Glace, Paris Point Embroidery, all shades, $1.50 3'dasp ICid Gloves, Overseam Suede, Fillet Embroidery, all shades $1.75 5 -clasp Consuelo IQid Gloves, Oven seam Glace, Paris Point Embroidery, all shades. dln40 S1.03 G. P. RUMMELIN & SONS MANUFACTURING FURRIERS 126 SECOND ST., NEAR WASHINGTON WEDDING AND VISITING CARDS W7 r c,:t, & - -4? W . T. 1 l ,1 I. W i'" LEADING ENGRAVERS X. Washington Building, Over Litt's 4 A W Ml Jin attractive showing of Infants' and Children' s Spring Hats, Caps and Bonnets In Swiss and Mulls. Styles are new and varied. Prices most moderate. ses There's pleasure In store for mothers of very little tots. In an Inspection of these crisp and altogether charming little white dresses, both short and long. Tho variety of new styles 13 excellently broad, and Includes many ic the popular French waist effect. Jit 50c to $2.00 Babies short dresses of white nainsook, with yokes of insertion, plaits and hemstitching, and embroidered rufllps; French waist ef fects, with lace and insertion, also ribbons, ruffles and bretelles. Colored dresses of lawn or gingham, in yoke, French waist, Rus sian and guimpe styles, variously trimmed. Jit 50c to $1.25 Babies long dre.ses and slips, of nainsook: various styles of yokes, with insertion, plaits, ruffles or bretelles; plain skirts. Jit $1.50 to $2.00 Long dresses with embroldorcd or lace-trimmed skirts. New Tailor'Made Suits, Silk Coats, Costumes, Separate Skirts, Waists, Raglans. Superior Millinery 'REJl'DY'TO'WEJIR HJiTS, MISSES' J1ND GIRLS' TRIMMED HJiTS, LJiDIES' TRIMMED HJiTS The largestj finest, most correct and stylish millinery stock ever shown in Portland. Pictures and Mirrors - JiT HJiLF PRICE They are the sort that at regular price you could not duplicate elsewhere. JiT HJiLF PRJCE they represent but a small cost of the glass and frame. Water Colors, Etchings, Pastels, Oils, and Carbons in black, gold and appropriate colors. 9