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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 11HMJ.
FIGHT FOR WORD
HALF A VICTORY
Men in Office Indorsed by
Young Men's Demo
cratic Club.
WORDY DEBATE FOR HOURS
Scheme to Indorse the Sheriff for
Jicnomination Is Beaten After a
Prolonged Struggle With
Parliamentary Forms.
AH Domocrats In office wore Indorsed by
the Young Men's Democratic Club last
Might, after a wrangle which all but lift
ed the roof of the hall at Socond and
Morrison streets and wnich defeated an
effort of the Word boomers to indorse the
prcsant Sheriff for rcnomlnatlon at the
primaries.
The fight lasted more than two houre,
and culminated in & motion of Thomas
Guinean to commend the policies of Dom
ocrats now in office and to indorse them
lor the primaries, meaning Tom "Word in
particular, but the latter part of the mo
tion was shorn off after a fierce contest,
in which X. A. Peery usurped the pre
rogative of Chairman Montag, by attempt
ing to put the motion himself, and was
sat upon by Montag, who declared that
while he was chairman he would not sub
mit to being gagged in such fashion.
Packed the Electing.
TIip anti-Word men declare that the
"Word people packed the meeting in order
to get a boost for their mnn for the
primaries. Certain it is that many
Wordltcs were present, and that only a
lialr'a breadth stayed them from indorsing
their man for the primaries.
The warhorsos had kicked and charged
and nipped each other nearly two hours
without reaching any result, when Guin
ean jumped up with his motion. Up
t
i t
? John .Manning-. j
...... ..... 4
sprang Napoleon Davis to second the mo
tion. Chairman Montag, who Is one of
the foremost leaders in the anti-Word
camp; was tardy about putting the mo
lion. ' Meanwhile braves on every side
were howling for a vote. Patrick Mahor
seized the delay to move adjournment
and iMontag started to put his motion, but
was stopped by G. W. Allen, who shouted
that the adjournment motion was out of
order. Again Montag hesitated, while
brethren on all sides waved their arms
and lot loose their lungs.
Scheme to Indorse.
Then a voice arose above the noise to
'cry: .
"All in favor of the motion to indorse
wM rise."
Tho Word braves sprang to tholr feet,
to be counted.
The voice waa not that of the chair,
however, but of X. A. Peery, who waved
his right hand on high and repeated the
word.
Chairman Montag glared at Peery a
moment in amazement, Tjcforc venting his
wrath.
"Gag rule," shouted J. P. BurUliart at
SProry, and then Montag himself spoke:
"I'm surprised." he cried, glowering at
Peery, "Chat you should usurp the pre-
rogatlvo of the chair."
Peory again started to put the motion,
but IMontag broke in with:
"Are you the chairman or am I? Tou
can put this motion if you are chairman,
but if I'm chairman you shan't gag me."
Howls and Points of Order.
The hall reverberated with howls and
"points of order" and Peery subsided to
his scat Still, Montag did not put tho
Guincau motion, though repeatedly called
on to do so by G. W. Allen.
"Mr. Allen if out of order." declared S.
C. Armitagc above the din. The chair so
4
ruled and Allen, appealed from the chair,
.but Montag would not put the appeal to
a vote. Again Malicr moved to adjourn
and Montag started to call for a vote on
adjournment, but was stopped by the up--roar.
Then S. C. Armitage, ah anU-"Wxrd
man and one of .the founders of the club,
took the" floor.
"It is contrary to the principles of this
club to indorse any man for a primary
nomination,"- mid he. "We should give
every Democrat an equal show ' to run
for every nomination," rcVcating the sen
timent that had deterred the club from
indorsing candidates in the city primaries
last May.
George H. Thomas asserted that the
club was on record in favor of encourag
ing all aspirants for office to enter the
primaries and not any particular ones,
meaning by his remarks. Tom Word.
Indorsement Feature Changed.
The tide was visibly turning against
indorsement of Word for the primaries.,
whereupon Guinean amended his motion
so as to make it Indorse only the admin
istrations of Democratic officeholder?.
.1. B. Kj-nn.
As thus changed, it was adopted without
opposition of the anti-Wordltes.
The war was waged on the factional
lines that have split the Democratic party
Into the Word-Lane and ant! camps, but
the Word men clearly were in majority.
The foremost anti-Word patriots wore
Chairman Montag. Secretary J. G. Mcy
brunn. the two Foleys. William the Judge,
and James; "Citizen" Parker, S. C Arm
itagc. Joe Mailer. Patrick Manor and
George H. Thomas, the last-named of
whom Is strongly boomed for the Sheriff
nomination. Then there were others of
anti-Word tendencies, such as J. B. Ryan,
John Van Zante, A. E. Ream and J. P.
Burkhart.
The Word Supporters.
Among the Word patriots, besides Tom
Guinean and G. W. Allen, were Oglesby
Young, the two Peorys. X. A. and L. T.":
Napoleon Davis. G. U Ilutchln and A. P.
Nelson, who called land monopoly, rail
road monopoly and protective tariff the
"triplets of hell," all of whom made
speeches for Word.
Still others were C. I-. Daggett, the
man who beat Pat Powers for .superin
tendent of the crematory: W. W. Mcin
tosh and C. A. Ambrose, deputies under
Tom Word; R. A. Wilson. J. C Adams,
R. L.. Huninger. John Manning. Bert E.
Haney. A. Abbott. W. A. Mack, deputy
game warden: John Manning, Harry Gurr
and J. M. Farmer and others, making the
total number about 25.
NEW OKKGONIAX THONE.
TIip Mornlnir OreRonlsn jnA Ktcn
ing Telepram havo Installed a pri
vate telephone exchange. Main 7070.
If anyone desires to communicate by
phone with any department I The
Oregonlan or Ivvenlnc Telegram, let
him call Main 7070. The office
operator will make the proper call.
For example. If you desire the city
editor of The Oregonlan. call Main
7070. The operator responds. "Orc
genlan and Telegram." Then ask
for "City Editor Orcgenlan."
COLLECTION IS BY FORGE
HOW .TOirX GREEN" SATISFIES
POKER DEBT.
Grabs Diamond Pin and Xccktic
With It, Worn by A. D. Grif
fin, Negro Editor.
A $175 diamond pin. used as a necktie
stud, and a necktie, were snatched from
the neck of A. D. Griffin, the negro editor
of The New Age, a weekly newspaper,
last night, to pay for nn alleged poker
debt contracted a few nights ago. John
Green, a negro, who at one time qualified
for the ministry. Is said to have collected
the poker debt by snatching the diamond.
Griffin and Green, and other negroes,
sat In a quiet little game the other night,
unknown to Captain Bruin or Sheriff
Word. Green is said to have held pat
hands, while Griffin could muster only a
measly little pair at, odd times. Griffin
lost steadily, and could not liquidate at
the finish. Re gave his I. O. U. to Green,
however, and offered to put up his $175
diamond pin, but Green accepted the I.
Griffin is said to have shown no inclina
tion to pay for a nighfs pastime, espe
cially as things did not come his way
Green dunned Griffin for the hundred, but
not receiving satisfaction, constituted
himself a collector and snatched the dia
mond from his debtor at Third and Wash
ington streets last night, and walked
away, leaving Griffin on the street ex
posed to the elements without his necktie
or pin.
Griffin put the matter In the hands of
Chief Grltzmachcr, who overlooked the
fact that Griffin was guilty of gambling
by his own confession., in the light or the
taking of the diamond. Chief Gritzmach
er held that Green could not collect a
poker debt in the manner in which he
did. As the Chief is a subscriber to The
New Age, he gave Griffin advice gratis,
and sent him to the District Attorney to
get a complaint filed against the victori
ous poker player. District Attorney Man
ning Issued an order demanding that
Green return the srwirklor in nAnm tii
of Griffin or suffer arrest this morning.
SATURDAY SPECIALS
In table linens, plain, fancy and stamped
linens, sideboard, stand and tray cloths,
breakfast and lunch cloths, towels and
napkins. Samples less than manufactur
ers' cost. We are headquarters for tho
cash buyer. McAllen & McDonnell, tho
store that has no competition.
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Rewul trip. 9& FarUentors at TkU-i &mi
WwMHtM streets,
The Meier Frank Store
Open Saturday Evenings Until 9:30
Bargain Bulletin of Men's Wear
Every Saturday of the year our Men's Famishing Goods
Store presents extra special values of greatest importance
to shrewd bnyers Today's bndget is most interesting
Men's golf and stiff "bosom Shirts; new patterns and colorings;
regular and coat styles; attached or detached cuffs; all the
prominent makes, "CInett," "Manhattan," "Eagle," etc.;
all sizes; regular $1.50 and $2.00 values on sale for $1.15
200 dozen men s fancy Half Hose; imported hose of the best style
and quality ;-jarge assortment of desirable patterns and color
ings; all sizcsV'25c and 35c values on sale for, the pair 17
Men's $1.00 flannelette Nightshirts; made full size; new patterns
and colorings; great special values at . .63p
$ 1 , $ 1 .25, $ 1 .50 Underwear at 79c
Men's medium weight natural wool Vicuna
Underwear and French Balbriggan Under
wear in the very best styles; shirts and draw
ers; broken lines; -regular $L00, $1.25 and
$1.50 values; your choice today at 79c
Boys' and juvenile Sweaters in fancy colors;
blue, maroon and cardinal; regular CQ
$1.00 values for the low price of ZfC
Men's Golf Shirts in light and dark colors;
madras, Oxfords and percales; all sizes;
regular $1.00 values on sale at 39
Men's andBoys' Caps in plain and fancy mix
tures on sale at this low price of 38j
Men s $1.50 flannel Overshirts; new patterns
in light and dark colorings; all sizes. $1.10
Special lots of men's Golf Shirts in light arid
dark colorings; attached or detached cuffs;
all sizes; great values at 39c
Men's Handkerchiefs at clearance sale prices.
Men's Kid Gloves at clearance sale prices.
50c. 75c NECKWEAR 25c
Great special offering of men's new Neckwear;
reversible and French-fold four-in-hands;
in light and dark colorings; beautiful desigus
in great assortment: regular 50c, 75c. 25
Men's unlaundered White Shirts, reinforced:
double front and back ; linen bosom ; At
all sizes; great values at TflC
Broken lines stiff and soft fcltHqts. clearance prices.
Men's $5.00, $6.00 and $6.50 Shoes at $3.95 a Pair
Sal
ilc cxlraordinnry of men's fine Shoes today French Shrincr & Unier's best make in patent eolt, patent
calf, vici kid and blizzard calf, lace or blnchcr si vie. all sizes and widths; rcnilar 5.00. 1 OC
.nm v u..ju viuues on saic at me ow price 01 pair v
Men's $3.50. $4, $5 Shoes in patent colt, box calf, velonr calf and vici kid. broken line of sizes,' at $2.95
Boys' iron-clad box calf blnchcr Shoes; $2.50 values for $1.75 pair. Sizes 2 to 5V at $1.55 pair.
Sizes 11 to 2 at $1.20 a pair.
Misses' vici kid lace Shoes, all new up-to-date styles in all sizes and widths; 11 to 2. $2.00 values tor
$l.o2 pair; to 13. $1.50 values $1.22 pair; Sizes 5 to S, $1.25 values at $1.02 a pair.
All lines of Women's Fine Shoes at low clearance sale prices.
Clearance Sale of Children's Apparel
Clearance sale bargains of great magnitude in Children's
Dept.Second FloorEconomical parents will look im-
mediately to needs of the young ladies
Children's full-length Coats in red, blue and
tan, trimmed with braid, yoke effects, belt
all around, plaited sleeve; ages 2 to G years;
regular $(i.00 values on sale at CLK
the low price of ipOUJ
Children's Presses, of serge and eheviot,
variety of styles ii' red, blue and brown,
braid and button trimmed, full sleeves with
plaited skirt,; ages C to 14 CO 1 R.
years; rcg. $3.50, $3.75 values. .SW O
Children's Coats, full length, double-breasted,
military buttons, patent leather belt, emblem
on sleeve; ages 2 to C years; f
best $5.00 values tp3. 1 J
Children's colored bca'rskin Coats, full
length, in red, blue, brown, squirrel and green,
variety of sl3'lcs; ages 1 to C years; great
special values at :
$3.75 Coats, S2.10 S4.00 Coats $2.47
$5.00 Coats $3.10 ?6.50 Coats $3.55
Every garment in stock at a low clearance
price.
Lingerie Waists
$15 Vols. $5.45
On sale the daintiest 190G AYaists
at a third their value He need
ed cash, wc supplied him; his
loss your gain. Waists are the
newest and most attractive
styles for dress and evening
wear; hand-embroidered and
round mesh val. lace trimmed,
pin tucks, lonjr or short sleeves.
button back, trimmed sleeves,
pretty cuffs, etc. All sizes.
Waists that find ready sale at
$12.50 to $15.00 each; your
choice while they
last at, each
Lingerie Waists up to $75 each
at Clearance Prices. Silk Waists
from $3.50 to $100 at Clearance
Prices.
$5.45'
Evening Apparel at Vz Off Regular Prices
And the showing Is double in size any display to be found elsewhere in the city Magnifi
cent apparel for all occasions Imported and domestic creations in tbe latest modes
Costumes of silk, lace, broadcloth, net and velvet Values ranging from $25 to $350
Beautiful wraps of lace, silk, velvet and broadcloth Values ranging from $22.50 to
$250 Theater, dinner and reception garments of exclusive stylg and In superb array
Women having need of new apparel for the Calve concert and the grand opera season
will find here variety large enongh to please every fancy Your choice 1 j C$
of the entire stock at one-third off the regular prices 3 VJII
Compare with other offerings in city 2d Floor
The Meier (& Frank Store's Clearance Sale
of Men's Fine Clothing
-Men s hue Suits, m the newest and most desirable styles and mate
rials. The best garments from the leading manufacturers in the land.
The greatest suit bargains -ve ever offered. Let ns show you
Men's $10.00 Suits 7.83 H Men's $20.00 Suits $14.89
Men's $12.50 Suits $10.85 Mens $22.50 Suits $15.15
Men's $15.00 Suits $13.85 Men's $25.00 Suits $18.85
Men's $18.00 Suits $13.85 1 Men's $3Q.0a Suits $23.15
Men's $35.00 Suits on sale at the low price of $26.15 each
Entire Stock of Bfcn's Trousers at Greatly Reduced Prices
Men's Fancy Vestyo be Closed Out at Clearance Sale Prices
Men's Smoking Jackets and Lounging Robes Greatly Reduced
Men's Bathrobes ire now on Sale at Low Clearance Sale Prices
Men's genuine Priestley "Cravenette" Raincoats and Overcoats
every garment bears the Priestley label all the best styles and patterns
all sizes. Best values for the mon cy to be found in the ctiy. 2d Floor.
Priestley's $ 1 2.50 CravtMctte Raincoats on Sale at $ 9.65 Each
Priestley's $ 1 5.00 Cravenette Raincoats on Sale at $ 1 0.85 Each
Priestley's $20.00 Cravcncttc Raincoats on Sale at $14.69 Each
Priestley's $22.50 Cravenette Ramcots on Sale at $18.85 Each
Priestley's $27.50 Cravenette Raincoats on Sale at $21.85 Each
Entire stock of Men's Overcoats in this season's most approved styles
and materials large assortment for your choosing phenomenal values
Men's $15.00 Overcoats.. $10.85 Men's $25.00 Overcoats. .S18 85
Men's $20.00 Overcoats. .$14.69 Men's $35.00 Overcoats. .$26!l5
Entire Stock Man's Smoking Jackets Reduced
Boy's and Young Men's Suits and Overcoats
. at ExctkHiaHy Low Clearance Sale Prices
M s Bathrofc at Low Clearance Sale Prices
The Meier & Frank Store
Women's Neckw'r Bargains
Lawn Chemisettes trimmed in platt, val and mechlin laces;
a iso Diina emoroiaereu er
fects; V and square shapes;
75c and $1.00 values... 49
Silk Grenadine Windsors; light
blue, navy royal, black,
white, cardinal, scarlet,
broAvn, tan, pink and green;
best 15c values, 2 for. .25d
Odd lines of stock Collars,
white linen slot stock, "Kei
ser" drawnwork stocks:
flannel stocks embroidered
iu colors; $1.25, LR
$1.50 values rOC
White linen lawn protection collars, hemstitched with hand
drawn work, six designs; sizes 12 to 14; 25c, 35c val. . .18c
Taffeta and Peau de Soie Silk Windsors; plain colors with
Flour de Lis, scroll and anchor designs: stripes and y
Persian effects; 50c and 65c values on sale for
Plaited Maline and Point de Esprit Boas in handsome styles
for Spring wear; $9.00 to $15.00 values for $3.98
Entire stock of Ostrich Feather Boas at clearance prices.
Entire stock of high-grade Neckwear at low prices.
500 Pairs Women's Shoes $1.79
Saturday's special sale of 500 pairs of women's fine Shoes in
the best leathers and styles
Vici Kid; patent tip; light soles; all sizes: Vici Kid; lace; pat
ent tip; extension sole; Vici Kid; patent tip; heavy sole;
military heels-. Box Calf; heavy sole military heels; mar-
t velous values for today only at low price of, pair . . .$1.79
Great Sale of Trunks
Three lots of high-grade Trunks ; 36 and
38-inch : bound with hardwood strips;
malleable brass plated clamps; patent
lock: strongly constructed in every way
to stand hard service; great values at
$ 1 7.25 Trunks on sale for $13.90
$17.50 Trunks on sale for $14.15
$19.00 Trunks on sale for $15.40
32-inch steamer trunks; raw
hide bound: full copper
trimmed; $17.25 value at
the low price of. ..$13.90
34-inch steamer trunks; raw
hide bound; nickel trimmed;
regular $20 val.. . .S16.25
All Traveling Bags at clearance sale prices.
All Suitcases at clearance sale prices.
All Telescopes at clearance sale prices. Third Floor.
Saturday Specials in the Basement
Griswoid's Food Choppers: best models: 3 sizes
$1.00 val..64? $1.25 val....88 $1.50 val....99p
Wood Chopping Bowls; special at. each 15c, 24c and 40
15c Rolling Pins 12 40c Washboards 32p
S-arm Clothes Dryers. . .20i Mouse Traps for 4?
Towel "Rollers, special S(i Rat Traps for, each 10
All Graniteware at low clearance sale prices.
All Tinware and Woodenware at clearance sale prices.
Stoves, Ranges and Heaters at Clearance sale prices.
Women's Silk-Finished Hose 31c
Splendid value in women's black
silk-finished Lisle Hose New
thread, silk weave Double sole
Special shipment just received A
style and quality hose other stores
ask 65c, 75c pair for All
sizes Today at. nair O 1 C
Women's German imported Cotton
Hose, heavy, medium and gauze
weight; all sizes; best 50c values on
tsale today at the pair 33?
Women's Gauze Lisle Hose, double
sole, high spliced heel; all sizes; 50c
values today at, the pair 33?
65c and 50c embroidered Lisle 5Qr
Hose -at, the pair ..-'V
All $1.00 embroidered Lisle Hose. 79
Children's 50c Cashmere Hose... 33d
Children's "No-Mend" Hose;
25c value at, the pair
18c
Specials in Veilings and Trimmings
Special assortment of all Black Tuxedo Mesh Veilings; few
patterns in gray and navy blue; regular 50c values. . .2Td
Black Chiffoa Vqilings; hemstitched border; new
styles; regular 50c values on sale for, yard
Chiffon Hat Drapes; striped border; black, white,
brown and navy; best 50c values, each
DRESS Great assortment of imported Dress Trimmings.
TzzZ. black embroldereJ and Persian Uesljrns in appliques
TDfMUfllMPC ;ind bands. Dainty Dresden shades and Oriental color-
XvlITHTilliVj ingrs. Pompadour effects in Alice blue, etc., etc QQ.
. Yalues to $6.00 yard for, yard ? "OU
Special lot of plain and fancy Braids In black and cream, narrow Persian
appliques, chiffon embroidered in white and black. Oriental 1
bands, etc. etc. Values up to 65c a yard on sale today at. yard
39c
25c
Toilet Articles, Rubber Goods, Etc.
2-qt. Eagle Hotwater Bottles. .nc
EjKle- -combination Fountain Sy
ringe and Hotwater Bap for.TSc
Goodyear all-rubber Syringe. .49v
Whirling- Spray Syringe for..?l--iB
Infants Kectal Syringes for. .ie
Gc rubber Nipples. 3 for lr
75c family Bulb Syringe for...r3c
$1.13 red rubber Fountain Sy
ringe for ...83c
S3c Satin Skin Cream for 33c
Superior Bay Rum for. bottle. lfc
Coke's Dandrujf Cure, bottle.. 33c
Dr. Graves Talcum Powder, can 7c
Bathasweet: great value at....lc
Royal Tooth Powder, can Sc
Gossamere Face Powder. box.lSc
Okayed Toilet Paper, small size.
3c roll; 33c dozen; S(SJ59 box 100
rolls.
Large s,ze s roll; 58c dozen;
44H box of 100 rolls.
"Kretcht" Paper. 4c roll; Me doz
en; 3S per hundred.
Knickerbocker. S rolls. 35c; 78.85
hundred.
Richmond. 2&Q0sheet package,
9 123 dozen.
30c hard rubber Combs 33c
25c-35c Back. and Side Combs.. 21c
3.ong-handle Bath Brushes 10c
$1.00 Ebony and fox solid wood
back Hair Brushes for 60c
50c wood back Hair Brushes. .33c
il'lita'ry Brushes, for. pair Sc
$1.75 ebony Cloth Brushes $1.33
Ebonv Hat Brushe?. special. . .3flc
i 25c hand Scrub Brushes for. ..lc
worm s air i oompicKs. . .4c-ic
Aluminum Powder Puff Boxes. 1fc
1000 Whisk Brooms, special. ...10c
Fairy Soap, Z cakes for iec
Woodbury's Facial Soap, cake. .18c
Juvenile Soap at. cake J3c
Contl Castile Soap. cake.. ... .S4c
Barnado Ca-stile Soap. cake... 18c
Jergen's old-fashioned Soap... 7c
All 5c Toilet Soap. 3 cakes 18c
All 23c box Toilet Soap, 3
cakes ...... ....... ifc
Eastman's Perfumes, all odors,
bottle 7c
"4711" Perfumes, all odors, oz..23c
Violet de Parma Toilet Water.. 38c
4-row Imported Tooth Brushes. Sc
33c Tooth Brushes for, each... 23c