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THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1903.
GOMPERS
MAKES
MANY ENEMIES
Labor Leaders Inclined to Re
sent His Attempt to Dic
tate in Politics.
SPEAK MINDS PLAINLY
Bluntly Declare That Head of Amer
ican Federation Is Suffering
From Swelled Head Many
Prefer Taft to Bryan.
BY LLOYD F. LONKRGAX.
NEW YORK. July 22. (Special.) That
Bam Gompers is striking snags and i
bound to strike others in his attempt to
deliver the labor vote to Bryan, is the
opinion of political observers here. No
body ever has accomplished such a feat,
which may be why Goinpers Is attempting
it now. But he lacks the cordial support
of union leaders, and many of them bit
terly resent his promise to turn them
over, en masse, to the Democratic party.
The prevailing opinion is well set forth
by the Morning Telegraph, which has
heretofore been regarded as an organ of
Tammany Hall. This year, however, the
Telegraph does not seem pleased with
Bryan. Regarding the Gompers' matter,
the Telegraph says, in a leading editorial:
' 'Gompers' Pledges the Labor Vote to
: Bryan is the tenor of a headline printed
by ail the daily newspapers.
Tammany Organ Is Bitter.
Thi must he interesting reading to the
S.O'KMXM) members of the American Federa
tion of Labor. They mum. feel a stimulation
1 of every patriotic impulse and an inspiration
; to hlcher political dutiee, whfn one man, or
1 perhaps we ' should 'say th$re men. as Jim
.' uuncan and Frank Morrison, members of the
j Kxecutive Council of the Federation accom
l ranled Gompers to Lincoln, when three men
Sillily announce that their fellows will be
delivered In a body tf a i-andidate.
We have long known that Sam Gompers
I -ould become a dictator If he could, and we
' never doubted that the men Immediately as-
related with him in his great work of or
ganizing a political machine would be willing
to dicker with candidates and platform-makers.
The American Federation of Labor was or
ganized in the first instance for the purpose
of obtaining from employe fair treatment
and .a decent wage. It is composed or at
J'-sat it has been composed heretofore of men
of all trades, all religions and of every shade
of political belief.
flompers l president and the executive
oouncll is dominated by him. Before an
other year, perhaps, the organization will
accept the finnl brand of humiliation, and
consent to obey the trtmtivlrate. self-appointed
and self-installed, which propose to take
away from men who work the privilege of
Independent action.
Gompers Xot Vote-Getter.
This may happen, we say. but it is doubt
ful. Mr. Gompers" record ss a vote-getter
Is not one that Mr. Bryan and the National
Democratic committee can contemplate with
equanimity.
It is less than two years elnce Sam went
out after the scalps of certain Congressmen
who had refud to let him dictate their
votes on the floor. In not a single Instance
did he defeat his selected victim at the polls.
Julius D. Davis is one workingman who
has carefully canvassed the situation, and
he makes the prediction that Bryan will
be defeated.
'Bryan did not get the labor vote In
189fi or 1900." he said, "and the same
arguments that appealed to the working
men on those occasions will appeal to
them now. Bryan is still the same Bryan
and a great deal of the talk of union men
against Taft. in fact most of It, Is half
hearted. There Is no real argument to
appeal to them against Taft. but, on the
other hand, there is the very solid fear ,
of the setting back of matters, when the
tide of prosperity Is beginning to flow ,
again, if a radical like Bryan is elected. j
Is Only a Technicality,
"Technically, Taft is persona non grata
with the unions because, a long time ago,
during his judicial career, he rendered de
cisions against unions. I do not believe
one out of twenty knows or cares now
what those decisions were."
Davis Is a member and a former officer
of the t'nited Garment Workers. He ex
pects during the coming campaign to
make speeches for Taft.
Another prominent union man who de
nies the right of Gompers to influence
the election is John Hourigan. secretary
of the New York branch of the Interna
tional Association of Machinists. Mr.
Hourigan is emphatic in his views.
"My organization Is affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor." he de
clares. "But that does not givo Gompers
the right to promise the support of my
union for Bryan. I would like to know
just what he means by stating, 'as presi
dent of the A. F. of L.' that he will sup
port Bryan.
"He cannot call on the unions to sup
port any political party, and as to influ
encing them by argument, the voters
know hw they are going to vote, and can
think for themselves.'"
number Denounces Campers.
By the way. William J. Bryan was in
town the other day. and he denounced
Gompers In unmeasured terms. Mr.
Bryan. It might be added, registered from
Baltimore, and is the business agent of
the lodge of the International Association
of Steam and Hot Water Fitters of that
city.
"Regarding the injunction planks in the
two platforms." remarked Mr. Bryan.
'One islosstbly not quite as broad as the
other, but I am a Republican. When any
party. 1 dont't care what Prohibition or
Democratic puts up a man who has al
ways been the friend of labor or a labor
Platform, then 1 will go as far as the
next one. and leave my party and all
that to support him. but until that Is
done, I Intend to stick to mv party, and
Taft suits me .this year."
Hearst s blast at Gompers created much
interest, and among others stirred up the
Socialists. They issued a long statement
on the subject, saying, in addition to
other things:
stirs Vp Socialists.
"It Is the right of any citizen to join
any party he Mkes and vote any way he
likes. But if Gompers expects that the
mass of organized working people in this
country will change their politics as Gom
pers has done, he is greatly In error.
Gompers has no right to ask the working
men to chance their rmlltlni nrl hA it.
ter will not heed his appeal to elect Bryan
President of the United States."
The Socialists in the various local labor
unions are n unn n? to tinvo u
of fun with Gompers during the Summer
nu ran. most or tne excitement will be
DUUea Off In thp nntrnl 1 .K. T
composed of delegates from the various
ituui-s. niry meet, eacn Sunday after
noon, and generally Indulge in bitter ar
guments on all sorts of subjects.
One of the rules has been that no politi
cal candidate should be indorsed. The
oniv exceotlon tn this wn that
members, in good standing who had been
rearularlv nominator! hv nnimai n-...;..
should receive the stamp of approval of
xri'j v. r. inis tormaiity has alwayi
been nhpvoH nn, nunnKiUona tv "
crats. Prohibitionists and Socialists have
oeneuiea xnereDy.
A precedent wa established in 1906
wnen an attempt to indorse William Ran
dolph Hearst was defeated. Democratic
followers of the editor insisted that he
was entitled to a promise of support be
cause hia employes had never struck,
but the non-partisanship rule was In
voked with success. Gompers approved
of the. action taken at that time, but his
views have now risen up to plague him.
The claim has been made that If Hearst
was not entitled to Indorsement, despite
his continued championship of the "cause
of the common people," there is no rea
son for an indorsement of Bryan, who
has heretofore made the unions second
ary to free silver or anti-imperialism. t
Socialistic labor orators (and they are
many in number and loud in voice) are
convinced that they have "the goods on
Gompers," and they hope to prove it.
They are particularly enraged against the
president of the American Federation of
Labor because, up to a few years ago, he
was himself an active member of the So
cialist party.
Gompers Saw New Light.
Then Gompers saw a new light, to quote
his own words, and since then has been
an active opponent of Socialism. He has
also declared that labor had nothing to
gain and everything to lose by "taking
sides" In politics.
The non-partisan idea will be pressed
to the front at every meeting of the Cen
tral Labor Union, according to the
threats of members who do not approve
of the Gompers crusade.
"Our leader has become intoxicated by
power," said the representative of a
union which has 7500 American citizens in
Its membership. "He believes .that his
nod controls the entire organization, but
he will find that he has made a grave
mistake. The majority of union labor
men are naturally Democratic. But there
El'GEXE W. CHAFIN'. PROHIBI
TION CANDIDATE FOR
PRESIDENT.
i f pi
Eugene W- Chafln. nominee of the
Prohibition party for the Presidency,
is a native of Wisconsin and now a
resident of Illinois. He is an attor
ney and has been a candidate for the
Prohibition nomination for Governor
of Illinois at the coming state con
vention. He was born in Wal
worth County. Wisconsin, November 1,
18A2. He worked on a farm by the
month to defray his expenses while
at the University of Wisconsin, from
which he was graduated In 1875. He
practiced law In Waukesha, Wis, for
25 years. He was state president of
the Ep worth League two terms and
grand chief templar of the State
Good Templars four terms, a candidate '
on the "Prohibition ticket for Attorney-General
of Wisconsin twice and
for Cvernor In 189S. In 1901 he came
to Chi caff o. He Is the author of
"Lives of the Presidents" and "Lin
coln, the Man of Sorrows,'
BENZOIC ACID HARMFUL
Dr. Wiley Condemns the Use or Pop
ular Preservative.
WASHINGTON. July 22. "In the in
terest of health both benzoic acid and
benzoate of soda should be excluded
from foods." This Is the conclusion of
Dr. Harvey Wiley, chief of the Bureau
of Chemistry of the Department of
Agriculture, after a prolonged investi
gation to determine the effect upon the
human system of these preservatives.
The chemicals were (riven in various
kinds of foods to Dr. Wiley's so-called
poison squad, and he declared that their
use is highly objectionable and pro
duces very serious disturbance of the
metabolic functions, attended with in
jur1)' to digestion and health.
Some Savings for Men
MEN'S FANCY WEAVE BALBRIGGAN SHIRTS
AND DRAWERS In white, pink or blue;
regularly 75c the garment; special at only
MEN'S TWILLED NIGHT SHIRTS Sizes ,
16 to 19; regular $1.00 each; special at only...
MEN'S FANCY HALF HOSE In dots,
stripes or Jacquard patterns; 35c values, at..".
MEN'S GOLF SHIRTS Extra quality cham
bray, madras or percale; all sizes; $1.25 val...
Is a strong minority of Republicans, who
resent the dictatorial attitude of Mr.
Gompers, and his actions will hurt Bryan,
rather than help him. .
Labor Leader Too Hasty.
"Gompers has been too hasty. He an
nounces that Bryan suits him. conse
quently Bryan will be given the entire
labor vote. The question is. will he?
Nobody asked Gompers to dicker with
the great political parties. It was en
tirely his own Idea. The question was
never submitted to the various unions
throughout the country. It simply shows
the arrogance of our leader. Gompers
has overlooked the fact that there are
many prominent labor men in the United
States. He thinks he Is the whole works.
Suppose Bryan should be elected by
aid of the labor vote, who would get
the credit? Gompers, and Gompers alone.
Active union men who desired considera
tion under the Democratic National ad
ministration, would be compelled to se
cure the 'O.K. of Gompers. Do you
think they like It?
Asks Pertinent Question.
"There are half a dozen prominent
labor leaders in this city who have al
ways received great consideration be
cause of their supposed influence that
aids the Democratic party. Do you thtnk
thoy enjoy the spectacle of Gompers
taking all the credit that they believe be
long to themselves?
There never was and there never will
be a man who can deliver the solid vote
of labor for anybody. Worktngmen are
not dummies- They can think and act
for themselves, and they know, perhaps
better than anybody else, that they are
thoroughly competent to do so.
'Gompers has angered many working-
men whose Intention up to date has been
to vote for Bryan. He has not won over
Republican toilers, and he has failed to
strengthen himself among the Democrats.
"Bryan has not been helped by the sup
port of his friend Gompers. In my opin
ion the Nebraskan will find that the dec
laration of the A- F. of L. president will
have a boomerang that he never counted
upon.
Merely Sample Opinion.
The above, of course, is only the opin
ion of one union voter, but the Republi
can organization is doing the hardest
kind of work to prove that it is correct.
They realize thoroughly the only weak
point In their campaign, and are laboring
to strengthen It.
In the meantime Bryan and his friends
believe that they have every union vote
signed, sealed and delivered, and do not
realize that the day after election will
be a sad gray dawn for Them.
49c
79c
25c
79c
Muslin Nightgowns
WOMEN'S NIGHTGOWNS Of fine cambric or
muslin, in a variety of styles, low round, V-shaped
or high neck; lace or embroidery trim'd,
regular $1.25 values, on sale at, each only. . O C
Aovri Wfrte We're showing a full line of
iveu Wool Tarns in all leading
shades. A complete assortment as to color. We
also ' sell books of instruction in knitting and
crochet work. See our large assortment.
I huts
House Needs
Lemon Extractor. Glass; special.
each 4
Berry Bowls Special, each ....9
Jelly Moulds Regular price 20c
special, each :10
Jelly Stands Regular price 25c,
special, each 13
Vater Jnirs Regular price $1.00.
special, each 50
Tumblers For jelly; special, Thurs
day, each 2e
Vnsea 9 in. tall; special, each 15tf
Olive Dishes Fancy shapes; special,
each 8c
Sauce Dishes 4 in.: special 2c
Wine Cilwsses Special, each 3
Vlnecar Cruets Special each..lOi
Suj;ar and Creamers, the pair. .30
Dozens of other pieces at intermedi
ate prices.
day, Housekeepers 9 Day
Din
tier
Sets
MidKtimnieir Sale on All Odd and
Remnant Dinner Set 100-piece,
decorated china; special, the set
9825
B0-piece sets: white semi porcelain;
special, the set $3-76
50-piece. decorated; special, the
set $5.32
Many other odd sets at reducea
prices.
Hose 11c Pair
Children and minses Cotton Hone
In white or black; regular price 20c
the pair, special, only 11
Women Fant Black Cotton Hone
With embroidered ankles; regular
35c values, special Thursday 23j
g 25c Wash Goods 12Vc
This sale has caught the town by storm. All
economical Portland was here yesterday buy
ing these goods. ' Tis a sale the like of which
we have never before been in a position to an
nounce at this time of the year. The very
cream of the season 's choicest fabrics in sheer
and corded novelties suitable for the construc
tion of Summer gowns, dainty dresses for
beach wear, kimonos, dressing sacques, chil
dren 's dresses, etc. We again call your attention
to the mammoth window display, Fifth and
Washington streets, and earnestly advise early
buying. Dont mind if you are crowded a bit.
You will touch elbows with a good-natured
throng, all bent on securing the f Q I
wash goods bargain of their lives. Half price, 25c goods
Lace Curtains
Repeating for Thursday the mag
nificent values that have held the
attention of curtain buyers the first
three days of the week. Assort
ments are greatly augmented by
addition of many patterns, values
even better than the first part of
the week. Buy beautiful artistic
window hangings while this sale is
on and have extremely fine qual
ities for 1-3 and more than 1-3 less
than their real value. The kinds
included are Brussels, Irish point,
soutache, real Arabians, and nov
elty curtains.
Regular $8.00 values,
special sale price
Regular $10.00 values,
special sale price
Regular $11.00 values.
special sale price. .
Regular $12.00 values, fljy C")
special sale price P
Regular $12.50 values,
special sale price
Regular $13.50 values,
special sale price
$15.00 values for only.
$16.50 values for only.
$17.50 values for onlv.
$18.50 values for only. . -S12.35
$19.00 values for onlv. . .12.75
$25.00 values for only. . .$13.95
$4.75
$5.95
$6.65
;$8.oo
$8.75
..S 9.85
.10.75
S11.50
All Bathing Suits
lh Below Regular
When you take a dip in the briny waves, you will
have the satisfaction of knowing you are properly
and stylishly clad for the occa
sion if we sell you your bathing
suit. Then it is a "heap o' satis
faction" to know that you have
gotten an article of standard
merit at a less than usual price.
With everyone planning on their
Summer vacation, and right at
the time when these goods are
most in demand, we reduce every
suit in the house to 'A less than
regular price. Made of alpaca in
brown, blue or black; and sailor
collars trimmed with braid.
Worth S2.50, on sale for Sl-88
Worth $3.00, on sale for $2 25
Worth t 00, on sale for S3 OO
Worth $5.00, on sale for $3.75
Worth $6.0 J, on sale for $4 50
Worth $7.50, on sale for $5.63
Lovely Lingerie Frocks, $25
Values, at $9.98
This superb special presented again for today's
selling. 'Tis easy for Portland women to look
cool and fresh and dainty when they can buy
such charming frocks for so little money. They
are made of the filmiest of fabrics, trimmed
with exquisitely beautiful lace and embroidery,
artistically applied. All in all, they are combi
nations of high-grade materials and perfect taste
in making seldom found in even a high-priced
garment. Shop early this morning if possible.
'Twill not only be cooler and more to your com
fort, but you will have a better assortment than
can possibly remain until afternoon. Mind you,
these gowns are worth to $25.00
each, on special sale Thursday at
$9.98
New Fall Suits Now
on Display
House Needs
Thursday specials from our Third
Floor House Furnishing Depart
ment :
8-qt. granite- iron Tea Kettles,
88c values; special at only..65
Granite iron Sauce Pans, 4-
qt. size; special at only 2o
Granite Milk Pans, 2-quart
size; special at only, each...lO
Granite Dish Pans, 14-quart
size; special at only, each. 4o
Granite Coffee Pots, 3-quart
size; at only, each 25
Garden Hose, 34-inph size;
50 feet ; special at only. . . .4.95
Lawn sprinklers, special. .. .80
Hose Reels, for only, eaeh..80
Refrigerators, lawn mowers and
everything in hot weather needs.
Another Day
of Our Most
Marvelous
Shoe Sale
Women Who Wear Good Shoes
Are Bound to Be Interested
At$3.39ltZBuy
Any low shoe in the store worth to $6.00. Any of the famous Laird-Schober Shoes ; any high
shoes with French or Louis heel (except Peggy From Paris) values to $6.00. Any of the well-
known PINGREE shoes or Oxfords 28 styles in these alone, and your choice
of every $3.50 shoe or Oxford in the store, black leathers, in plain or shiny fin
ish, all the best colors, all sizes and widths. Supply footwear needs, val. to $7.
MEN'S SHOES AND OXFORDS Our entire stock bargainized. All low shoes that have sold
at $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 and $7.00; colors black or tan; all of our $4.00 high shoes; 20 styles in
high shoes, worth $5.00 and $6.00 the pair; an aggregate of several hundred pairs, including
the famous Edwin Clapp & Son's shoes; choice of the entire assortment; today CQ
for low price of only, per pair ip0J
$3.39
Small Things
Toilet Soap 2-lb. bars, regular
price 25c, special, the bar ....15
Powdered Borax 1 -lb. Cans; regu
lar price 20c, special, can X'Zd
Hand Scrub BrnHhes Regular price
10c, special, each 5C
Ammonia For household use; spe
cial price for, the bottle 10t
Carter's Muctlaire Regular price Sc.
special, the bottle 3c
Embroidery Sclnsorn 6-in. Bize;
regular price 35c, special, the pair
25
Miniature JournalM, ledgers day and
cash books, 180-page, with cloth
covers; regular price 2oc, special
each 16
Ironing Wax With handles; spe
cial, 3 for ..5c
Dnrnera Black wood, with handles;
regular price 5c, special, each.. 3
Garter Elantlc Fancy, In all colors;
regular price 19c, special, the yard
IOC
Hair Finn Shell, straight or crim
ped, 6 in a box; regular 19c value,
special, the box lOe
A THREE-DA Y SALE OF WHITE JAP SILKS
The best of all silken fabrics for warm weather in a stirring sale that features unlimited quantities and superb
values. The sort of Jap Silks that we sell here are well-known for their wearing qualities and splendid
finish. They come 27 or 36 inches wide, and during this sale you can buy the 85c grade at, the yard v J v
$1.69
Regular $1,00 qual- y"7
ity, special, the yard. .
Regular $1.25 qual
ity, special, the yard. .
92c
Regular $1.50
quality," y ard . .
$1.09
Regular $1.75
quality, yard . . .
$1.23
Regular $2.00
quality, yard.
$1.39
Regular $2.50
quality, yard..
EXPELS DUTCH MINISTER
CASTRO SE.VDS DISPLEASING
DIPLOMAT HIS PASSPORT.
Says J. H. De Rns Is "Incompetent
to Serve as Friendly Medium"
Between Nations?
CARACAS, Venezuela. July 22. Presi
dent Castro has expelled J. H. de Rus, the
minister resident of the Netherlands,
from Venezuela. The minister's passports
were sent to him by Senor Paul, the
Venezuela Minister of Foreign Affairs,
who. In a letter, credits President Castro
with saying:
"You are Incompetent to serve as a
friendly medium in the relations between
this government and the Netherlands."
Senor Paul, in another letter to the
Foreign Minister of the Netherlands,
says:
"This Indispensable measure . affects
only M. de Rus. It will not alter the
existing friendly Telatlons between Vene
zuela and the Netherlands. Venezuela
desires to cultivate these relations."
OSTRICHES FOR STAGE
"Sew York Soubrettes Will Ride Los
Angeles Birds.
L03 AN'GBLES, July 22. The efforts of
theatrical managers to provitie New York
playgoers with novel features "is respon
sible for a unique -business deal just made
in this city whereby a Los Angeles ostrich
farm leases to a New York theatrical com
pany six fullgrown" ostriches Yor a period
of 20 weeks. During that time the big
birds will be featured In a New York pro
duction and If the plans of the promoters
go not astray a soubrette will appear
as the rider of each ostrich.
The six birds selected entered upon
their course ff training today.
For Xerrous Disorders
TaJcA Horsford'a Acid phosphate. Especially
recommended for the relief of nervous head
ache, exhaustion and Insomnia.
S
ALti EFI-XJRTS TO SAVE OSCAR
JjARSEX FAIL.
Younger Brother Tries to Rescue
Lad Near Wilson vi lie, but Gives
Vp After Bravo Struggle.
While swimming with a number of
other lads in the Willamette River near
Wilsonville yesterday afternoon, Oscar
Larsen. 18 years of age, was drowned,
notwithstanding the frantic efforts of his
companions to rescue him.
The drowning occurred at a point just
above Wilsonville called Tauchman's
Landing. The boys were In" swimming
and Larsen was clinging to a board in
deep water. There was a small skiff
near him and, letting go his hold upon
the board, he tried to reach the skiff.
He failed, and sank.
. As Larsen sank the second time his
younger brother, who swam out to his
rescue, seized him by the hair and at
tempted to hold him above the surface.
While holding him, the younger boy
called to his companions that he could
hold no longer, and the other boys tried
vainly to aid him.
But the strength of the younger boy at
last failed and he was forced, in order
to save himself, to loosen his grasp. The
older boy sank- and the body was re
covered half an hour later. The elder
Larsen boy was unable to swim.
Larsen was the son of a blacksmith
in the employ of the Oregon Electric
Railway Company. The lad had Just
completed a term in school at Salem.
BURN RAILROAD DEPOTS
Xlght Riders Wreak Vengeance on
the Illinois Central.
HOPKINSVILLE. Ky.. July 22.
Night Riders burned the stations of
the Illinois Central Railroad Company
early today at Gracey, In Christian
County at Cerulean, In Trigg County,
and at Otter Pond. In Caldwell County.
Illinois Central officials yesterday
gave permission to Madisonville sol
diers on duty In the Night Rider, region
to camp on its property at Cobb, near
Otter Pond. The action aroused much
indignation. Two weeks ago when a
squad of soldiers visited Cobb they
were ordered tfway, food was refused
them and they were told they would
not be permitted to establish a camp.
At Gracey shortly after 10 o'clock this
morning, 20 masked men and armed
Night Riders captured the telephone
exchange, took the two operators with
them to the station, set the building
on fire and rode away.
At Cerulean the burning was quiet
ly accomplished. At Cobb after ths
building was fired the Night Riders
fired guns and pistols as they rode
away. Each raid was made by a dif
ferent squad of Night Riders.
Torpedo-Boats End Crnise.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 22. The torpedo
boat flotilla composed of the Fox, Rowan,
Goldsborough and Davis, arrived here to
day from Eureka, Cal., and proceeded at
once to Mare Island, where they will be
overhauled et the Navy-yard.
Prices talk at Rosenthal's shoe sale.