THIS A10KJNI.NG OKEGONIAN. SATURDAY, JAJNUAK1' 3, lauS.
DIVES ARE CLOSED
Vagrants and Thugs Must
Seek New Headquarters,
LICENSES TO RUN EXPIRE
Conncilmcn Bentlcy and Cardvrell
SIkh Application, lint Zlmiucrmnit
Ilefuacx Xotorlonn Favorite
Saloon Ends Its Cnrccr.
Wliltechapol soemed dead List night.
Many of the vagrants, thugs and worth
less characters who have had their regu
lar loafing places for years were forced to
look for new quarters. The famous Fa
vorite saloon, owned by R. "W. Patterson,
and seven other places of like reputation
were forced to close for the want of n
license. The barrooms were dark, and In
them there was "nothing doing." The
side entrances were still open, however,
and. although there was no liquor sold,
the back rooms were still used as the
loafing place of some of the house's old
attaches.
The following places were closed: Bla
zier Bros. & Co., the Parjs House. 262 Da
vis street, upstairs; X.. A. Carklsmo. the
All Nations saloon. 64 North Third street;
Fred de Hock, 42 North Third street; Wal
ter J. Haight, the Home Ranch, 247 and
249 Couch street; R. AV. Patterson. 40
North Fourth street: Frank May, 25 North
Second streot, and Frank Olcese. 79 North
First street.
Vnttcmon'H Hard Flprht.
The last saloon to close was that of R.
"vr. Patterson. He was game until the
last and made a gallant light for his li
cense. Although the license committee
had voted openly to refuse him a license,
he still maintained hope and played his
strongest cards. "When It came time for
the applications to be signed he managed
to find two friends. Councllmen Bentlcy
and Cardwell both signed his application.
If another one could be found, he would
still have his license. After looking the
situation over, he decided that his only
hope was to win over Zimmerman. He
called him up, and Zimmerman would not
consent.
"No," said he; "I voted against the li
cense in open meeting, and will not do
differently in private than I do in public.
If the other members are willing to re
consider the vote and want to vote for
giving you a license, I may see fit to
change." Mr. Zimmerman had been at
flrst for the genoral granting of licenses,
but saw that it was the desire of the com
mittee that some of them should be re
jected. Accordingly he voted against
what he considered to be the worst places.
His suggestion for a reconsideration did
not meet with the general approval ol
those who were trying to get the license
through before the year 1903, so that Pat
terson would not have to stop his busi
ness. His license expired at midnight,
and there was no time to be lost, or the
saloonkeeper would be forced to miss
some of the New Year's trade which was
gopd on that, evening. Accordingly a car
riage was summoned and dispatched with
great speed to the residence of Mr. Zim
merman. He thought the occasion must
be urgent that would bring a carriage to
his door at that hour, and he got In and
was transported at once to the Favorite,
where a joyous New Year's celebration
was being conducted. No persuasion
would induce him to sign in private, how
ever, an application against which he had
voted in public but. from the kindness ol
his heart, he did not wish to see the fes
tivity of the new year Interrupted, and
telephoned to the Chief of Police that he
need not Insist upon Patterson closing un
til he received further notice from the
committee.
"I did not wish my influence to stop the
man's business," he said yesterday to a
reporter, "If there was any chance of his
getting the license. I never had any no
tion of signing his application, but I was
not sure but some of the rest might be
willing to make the third name on the list
and grant him his license."
Police ExprcKN Indlpnntlon.
As soon as this word reached the po
lice -station there was great indignation
there.
"The worst place in town," was the
general expression.
"A harbor for thieves," said one.
"I know there have been stolen goods
kept there," said another.
"Jones, Love, Lucas, Drummond, the
two bunco men we caught the other day
and all of these worthless characters
have made the Favorite their hanging out
place," said the Chief of Police. All
agreed that If the attempt at reform had
any seriousness at all that Patterson's
place could not be granted a license.
There was much speculation as to why
Mr. Zimmerman had sent such a mes
sage, but the tension was greatly relieved
when about 7 o'clock 3n the evening the
telephone bell rang and Mr. Zimmerman
was again on the line.
Zimmerman Says Close.
"There is no chance for Mr. Patterson
to get his license,", said he, "and he may
as well be closed up at once. So far as
I am concerned all of the saloons that
were voted 'no license' can be closed now.
1 There is no more hope for them."
Chief McLauchlan said that he had
been waiting foe a chance to close these
places and went at ence to the famous
Favorite, and in less than half an hour
Its career had ended.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Stato Representative N. "Wheaton, of
The Dalles, is a guest of the Imperial.
A. J. McCabe, a prominent contractor
of Tacoma, is staying at the Portland.
TV. A. "Warner, an Insurance man and
politician or Eugene, is at the Perkins.
William H. Hampton, a mining man of
Grant's Pass, is registered at the Port
land. D. B. Monroe, of Grind Rapids, Mich.,
Is In the city visiting his sister, Mrs. J. Lt.
Pentz, Russell street
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Devers and Miss
Mabel Dcvcrs returned last Saturday from
a two weeks visit to San Francisco.
George I. Batty, formerly prominent in
Portland business circles, is making ar.
rangements to move to Los Angeles with
the hopes of benefiting Mrs. Batty's
health.
Charles H. Fisher, editor of the Capital
City News, published in Boise. Idaho, is in
the city. Mr. Fisher is on his way back
10 aoano aiier spending a snort vacation
at Roseburg, In this state. '
Forecast Official Edward A. Beals is
back in harness once more, after a brief
vacation of 17 days, all the rest he has
taken during the year just closed. During
nis aosence, nis cmer clerk, A. B. wol
laber, has made up the forecast sheet.
ana tnose wnose interests are affected by
sudden storms or other changes In the
weather have lost little through Mr. Beals
absence.
A. Ferrara has returned from an ex
tended journey over Eastern Oregon. He
has been a resident of Portland for 40
years, and in business most .of the time.
and so had never had a chance to see the
country east of the mountains. He finally
concluded that he would like to see what
kind of a country Oregon Is, and so struck
out, and spent three months traveling at
his leisure, and has been over the greater
portion of the state, and is delighted with
what he saw, and says Oregon is a great
country. He was especially pleased with
Sherman and Gilliam Counties.
G. S. Jerard, of Dayton, "Wash., is at
0k Perkins. Mr. Jerard is a politician
of some note In Eastern "Washington, but
while the people of his district are gener
ally supposed to favor the candidacy of
Levi Ankeny for the United States Senate,
Mr. Jerard is full of gloomy forebodings.
"Wilson holds the balance of power." said
the man from Dayton, "and as his only
chance is to bring on a deadlock between
Proston and Ankeny, he will probably do
It. In this case It Is quite possible that a
dark horse will gain the toga. But the
dark horse will surely be a railroad man."
NEW YORK. Jan. 2. (Special.) North
western people were registered at New
York hotels today as follows:
From Walla Walla, Wash. C. N. Gray,
at the Fifth-Avenue.
From Spoka'ne C D. Veedy, at the
Union Square; A. E. Palmer, at the Im
perial. From Baker City, Or. J. W. Bonta, at
the Fifth-Avenue.
ALL BUT THE SHOUTING.
Bnt rortlamler Mnxt Sliout if They
"Want Convention.
As an oxtra inducement for people to at
tend the annual meeting of the National
Livestock Association, to be held in Kan
sas City week after next .the railroads
hare extended the limit on the tickets
from 30 to CO days. They will be on sale
January S, 9 and 10, the price will be ?C0,
and the period within which they will be
good to return will be CO days, which will
allow time enough to permit a visit to any
part of the East after the end of the
livestock convention.
"We've got everything ready to capture
the National convention for Portland next
year," said C. J. Millls, who Is the live
liest worker in this Interest, and who
thoroughly believes that Oregon will win
out. "All we need now Is a showing of
interest on the part of Portland people.
If they will back us up and convince the
livestock men that we really want them
and will see that they are properly cared
for when the convention comes here all will
be smooth sailing. But if Oregon is slim
ly represented at Kansas City, it will put
us who are pulling for the next meeting
In the attitude of not having the support
of our own people. And they don't want
to thrust themselves upon any unwilling
community, when so many are eager to
entertain them.
"I feel that we should make a special
effort now, because we will not have an
other opportunity. After next year the
annual meetings will be held in Denver,
where the association was born, which is
central, and which has been named as the
permanent meeting place In the organic
law of the organization. Last year Port
land was second In the race for this year's
meeting, and by making a good fight then
we are conceded to be entitled to special
consideration now. I have no doubt that
we will win easily if there is the proper
manifestation of Interest on the part of
Portland and Oregon people. If Portland
does not show a general Interest In the
matter, we might as well not try to get
the convention.
"Our special party will leave Portland
next Friday evening, at S:15. If it is large
enough; we will run through in a special
train; otherwise our cars will be attached
to the Kansas City express. We shall
have Denver sleepers, and everything ar
ranged for the easiest trip possible.
Those who contemplate going should let
me know by Monday night, for the Pull
man people require time to provide the
extra cars at this end of the line. All
should make a special effort to get away
with the main party Friday night. If we
can take a solid trainload of Oregon 'dele
gates whooping through to Kansas City,
lt will settle the next National Livestock
Convention in our favor. That would
leave no doubt of the local Interest and
welcome for the meeting. Our committee
has everything working nicely. All that
remains to Insure success is the manifest
ation of proper Interest among the citi
zens generally."
MADE THREATS "TO KILL
Charges Are 1'lneed Against Mrs. C.
Lancaster and Daughter.
A charge was made against Mrs. C.
Lancaster and Miss Tessie Lancaster, of
Woodlawn, yesterday, of an assault with
a dangerous weapon with Intent to kill.
The complaint was made by Edna and
Louise Clayton, who say that these two
women armed themselves with clubs and
other things that they consider as dan
gerous, and persucd them with threats.
One of the charges made in the complaint
Is that the Lan casters threatened them
with the following words:
"I'll kill both of you youngsters as soon
as I get a chance. I will lay for you and
catch you and beat your heads off."
The case has not been heard yet, but it
is the opinion of Deputy District Attor
ney Gatens that the evidence will not
show the defendants to be guilty of any
serious crime.
COMMERCE OF NEW YORK
Increase of $18,000,000 in Duties
Shows Its Volume.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2. The official re
turns of the commerce of the port of
New York for 1902 show a material gain in
tne aggregate volume of business as com
pared with 190L Some Idea of the in
crease may be had from the fact that
nearly $18,000,000 more in duties was col
lected than In the previous year. Imports
of merchandise exclusively were larger
by about 52S,000,000, but domestic mer
chandise exports declined to the extent
of 524,000,000 approximately.
The Imports of gold and silver in 1902
were about JO.OOO.OQO less than In 190L The
exports of foreign gold and silver were
somewhat greater in 1902 than during the
previous year, while exports of domestic
gold and silver were in round numbers
136.000,000 less.
TO STOP BLACKMAILING.
Police Commissioner Greene Tnlces
Prompt Steps In Xevr York.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2. After a consulta
tion with Deputy Commissioners Ebsteln
and Feter Piper and Chief Inspector Cart
wright, Police Commissioner F, V. Greene
issued an order today returning to duty as
patrolmen 262 precinct detectives and pa
trolmen now doing duty In plain clothes.
Each one Is transferred to a new precinct.
Commissioner Greene Is taking this ac
tion. It Is understood, with a view of
breaking -up the system of blackmail
which Is alleged to exist in the department.
Shipping Trust In Control.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2. The International
Mercantile Marine Company, organized by
J. Pierpont Morgan, and with Clement A.
Grlscom as Its president and directing
chief, took actual control January 1 of
the management of the various lines com
bined, says a Press dispatch from Phil
adelphia. One of the first moves of pub
lic Importance, Mr. Grlscom says, will be
a rearrangement of sailings to give a fast
passenger and mail steamship from both
sides of the Atlantic each day except Sun
day. It may take a little time before this
dally service can be Inaugurated. When
It is, it will be Important to travelers and
business men, as It will mean a regular
foreign mall delivery with no break.
Meier Frank Company
eier &h Frank Company
All models of Sewing Machines and "Peninsular" Stoves and Ranges marked at Clearance prices.
Trunks, Traveling Bags and Suit Cases at clearance sale prices Full variety Third Floor.
Store Open Tonight Until 9:30 The Usual Concert on the Third Floor.
trance
Seems to have infested every woman, man and child in Portland. We are recording the larg
est after-holiday business in our history. The first four days of the clearance sale has again
demonstrated your appreciation of the remarkable offerings of the Meier & Frank store, for
the selling has ' been far beyond all expectations. Immense stocks of reliable merchandise
Every article in wearing apparel for man, woman or child as well as the thousands of necessi
ties for the home are offered at a saving every economical person can't let pass by.
Hotel and boarding-house keepers should take advantage of the low prices prevailing on Table
Linens, Napkins, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Cottons, Bedspreads, Silverware, Fancy China, Glass
ware, Kitchen Goods, etc., etc.
Remarkable values in Dinner Sets, Lamps, Silverware, etc. Basement.
Carpets, Lace Curtains, Rugs, etc., at the lowest prices of the year Third Floor.
Every new Picture in our large picture store at a big reduction Second Floor.
Great bargains in Silks, Dress Goods, Velvets and Black Goods.
Gloves
This is the time of the year
to stock up on Kid Gloves
All the best makes and styles
"Perrin's", "Fowne's" and
"Dent's."
$4.00 Gloves now'$3.47pr
$3.75 Gloves now $3.09 pr
$3.00 Gloves now $2.58 pr
$2.75 Gloves now $2.23 pr
$2.50 Gloves now $2.l9pr
$2.25 Gloves now $ 1 .98 pr
$2.00 Gloves now $ 1 .68 pr
$ 1 .75 Gloves now $ 1 .47 pr
$ 1 .50 Gloves now $ 1 .33 pr
$ 1 .25 Gloves now $ 1 .09 pr
$1.00 Gloves now $ .87 pr
All Fabric Gloves greatly
reduced in price.
All models of Sewing Ma
chines are greatly reduced in
price during the great clear
ance sale.
January shoe bargains
for all Our entire stock
of high-class footwear at
tempting low prices
Styles and qualities the
very best We're bound
'o make this month's-shoe
sales beat all , previous
records.
Men's $6.00, $6.50 Shoes $5.25 pr
Men's $5.00 Shoes $4.40 pair
Men's $4.00 Shoes $3.60 pair
Men's $3.00 Shoes $2.55 pair
Odds and Ends in Ladies' Shoes
best styles and leathers.
$5.00 values at $3.00 pair.
$4.00 values at $2.50 pair.
$3.00 values at $ 1 .50 pair.
Boys' $2.25 Shoes $1.90
Boys' $2.00 Shoes $ 1 .65
Boys' $1.75 Shoes
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Stoves
Picture Framing at Clearance Sale Prices.
Carpets and Lace
Trunks and Traveling Bags at Clearance Sale Prices
at Clearance Sale Prices.
Drug Sundries
Take careful note of our low prices on Druggist's Sundries
Chance for saving many pennies and it's the pennies that make
the dollars, you know.
Witch Hazel, small 16c
Witch Hazel, large 29c
Listerine, 19c and 67c
Wisdom's Robertine 31c
Hinds' Honey and Cream 37c
Eastman's Almond Lotion 19c
Vaseline Cold Cream,
10c, 15c, 28c
Hoyt's Rubifoam 18c
Lyon's Tooth Powder 17c
Mennen's Talcum Powder 16c
Curative Skin Soap, box 19c
Armour's Toilet Soap, box 17c
Eastman's Florida Water,
Bottle 7c, 21c, 36c
Pinaud's Brilliantine 25c
Belzaire's Violet Toilet
Water, bottle 33c
Cherry Tooth Paste 33c
Wakelee's Camelline 33c
Bourjois Face Rouge 7c
All Perfumes at reduced price
Mme. Yale's Toilet Prepara
tions at clearance sale prices
All Soaps reduced.
Coke Dandruff Cure ..69c
Sanitol Mouth Wash 32c
Woodbury's Facial Soap 16c
Woodbury's Facial Cream 16c
Woodbury's Dental Cream 17c
Sheffield's Cr'm Dentfrice 32c
Arnica Tooth Soap 17c
Java Rice Face Powder.. 23c
Pbzzoni's Complexion
Powder ..33c
Pasteurine Tooth Paste.. 17c
Cuticura Soap, cake 17c
Nail Brushes 3c Up
Tooth Brushes 4c up
Hair Brushes 12c up
Cloth Brushes 19c up
Rubber Combs 7c up
Pocket Combs : 3c up
Whisk Brooms 9c up
Pocket Mirrors, Standing Mir
rors, Shaving Brushes, Ra
zors, Toilet Papers.
Sterling Novelties and Fancy
Goods of every description
marked at clearance sale
prices.
Clearance Sale of
Men's Boys' Clothing
No qualities that equal ours for the low prices Men's and
boys' clothing of style and grade marked down to the economy
point Every garment in our mammoth stock at a great reduction
Men's Suits, Overcoats, Cravenettes, Rain Coats, Mackintoshes,
Pants, Full Dress Suits, Dress Vests, etc.
$ 8.00 values, now $ 6.65
$10.00 values, now $ 8.65
$15.00 values, now $13.35
$20, $21 val., now $16.65
$25.00 values, now $21.85
$17.50 Cravenettes $14.95
$ 9.00 values, now
$ 12.50 values, now
$ 1 7.50 values, now
$22.50 values, now
$12.50 Cravenettes
$25.00 Cravenettes
$ 7.65
$ 9.80
$14.65
$19.85
$10.85
$22.50
Boys5 Clothing
Boys' 2-plece Suits in all-wool
cassimeies and cheviots, dark
blue and mixtures, fk
$3 qualities
Boys' 2 and 3-piece Suits
Also Sailors.
$5.00 values, now... $4. 10
6.00 values, now. . . 4.95
7.00 values, now... 5.95
50c and 65c knee pants, good
quality, well made,
ages 4 to 15 years. .
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Surprising bargains in men's
furnishings for the annual clear
ance sale Every article greatly re
ducedShirts, Neckwear, Hosiery,
Underwear, Hats, Night Shirts,
etc. A few of the extra special of
ferings are:
Men's unlaundered white Shirts,
3-ply bosom, New York Mills'
muslin, all sizes, all sleeve
lengths, great value, each
Men's Imperial Four-in-Hands in light and
dark colors, all the very best styles,
$1.00 values OC
Men's Suspenders, all the best styles,
regular 50c values at, pair
Men s Umbrellas, gloria covering, good
style handles, special values,
each -
c
$1.78
Men's Winter Underwear, all-wool shirts and drawers, natural
gray camel s hair and vicuna, big value at the low
price of
Men's all-linen Handkerchiefs at 10c each.
Ranges and Wood Heaters 50 per
cent more heating and cooking capaci
ty than any other All marked at clear
ance sale prices.
AH Reefers and Overcoats
greatly reduced in price.
Young men's suits, worsteds,
cheviots and cassimeres, sizes
14 to 20 years.
$10.00 Suits, now $ 8.70
12.50 Suits, now 10.85
15.00 Suits, now 13.05
16.50 Suits, now 14.35
Boys' waists and kilt suits at
special reduced prices.
Rare Clearance Sale Bargains in the Cloak Department S$
"The Great White Sale" in Progress Hundreds of Bargains in Fine Undermuslins