TIIE 3IORXING OREGOXIAX, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1903.
MAYOR' IS AFTER
POKER PLAYERS
Senator Bourne and Friends
Face Probable Arrest on
Gambling Charge.
CHIEF TO GET EVIDENCE
Dr. Lane Instructs Grltzroacher to
Summon Witnesses and Make In
vestigation Into Quiet Sunday
Game at Hotel Portland.
Jonathan Bourne. Jr., United State Sen
ator, and a coterie of friends who engaged
In a poker game for big stakes at the
Hotel Portland last Sunday, are facing
probable arrest on a charge of gambling.
Mivor Lane's attention" was called to the
case yesterday morning by members of
the City Council and others. Just prior to
the morning session of the Council, and
later In the day the Kxecutive announced
that he would notify Chief of Police Grltz-
maeher to Investigate and Jet the affair
take the customary course.
"The customary course" is that the
Chief will Investigate first to ascertain
the names of all the players and to gather
information as to the question of money
having been wagered In the game, and if
he can secure sufficient evidence to war
rant arrests and prosecutions, to proceed
to that course. This la the manner ob
served, by the Police Department in ordt
nanr cases, and Is the plan to be followed
in this instance, according to Mayor
Lane's announcement.
Witnesses to Be Snbpenaed.
"I want to know who the persons were
who are said to have played poker for
money at the Hotel Portland last Sun
day." said Mayor Lane, when discussing
the affair. "My attention has Been eaiiea
to the Incident by an article appearing In
The Oregonian this morning. I will sub
pena any who may 4inow t.ie names of
the gentlemen taking part, and I will also
Instruct Chief Gritzmacher to Investigate
the reported poker game."
That a big poker game for high stakes
had been played by Senator Bourne and
some friends last Sunday, was a matter of
widespread and Interested comment. The
City Council was about to convene for Its
morning session, when Mayor Lane and
members of the Council, as well as others,
were talking over various affairs.
The subject of the poker game came up.
ami Mayor Lane said he had not read
the "story" or heard anything about It at
the time. He was then Informed of the
facts by several CPuncllmen. who seemed
to regard It as a great Joke on His Honor
that a big poker game should be on In full
blast In a "closed" town on Sunday, with
the lid supposed to be clamped down
tighter than a drum. It was apparent
that the Mayor did not relish the thought
of auch a "stunt" himself, but as the
hour for calling the roll had arrived, busi
ness of the session was taken up and the
poker subject temporarily forgotten In tha
exciting Incidents oi the meeting.
Mayor Seeks Soarces oj Information
Iter In the day. when seen !n his of
fice at the City Hall. Mayor Lane gave
evidence of Interest In the poker "story."
and inquired aa to the source of Informa
tion from which the facta were learned,
and also asked for the names of the party
of 'friendly players." He said he might
subpena.some people who are supposed to
ftav. Information, which he Is empowered
to do under the terms of the charter. He
Is apt to Issue a batch of subpenas without
warning, and have "some people" tip for
an interrogation aa to tha facts In the
case.
BRITISH Will CELEBRATE
BEXCTOLENT SOCIETY TO OB
SERVE BIRTHDAY OP KING.
Banquet at Commercial Club Xlitht
of November 9 Programme of
Toasts and Music.
Britons resident In Oregon will unite
with their countrymen throughout the
world In celebrating by a banquet and na
tional musical entertainment King Ed
ward's STth birthday and the sabbatical
year of tils reign at the Commercial Club
on Monday. November 9. at 7 P. M.
prompt. This will form the 31st annual
celebration of the birthday of the repre
sentative head of the Brlti'h nation and
empire held under the auspices of the
British Benevolent Society of Oregon;
which was organised In February. UT7.
There are about HO active members of
this society.
The main obiect of this society is to re
lieve the physical wants of sick and des
titute persona who are members, or Brit
ish subjects, or who were born In' the
United Kingdom or In any part of the
world-wid empire. The entire funds of
the society, derived from the annual sub
scription of 30 cents a month from the
members, have been during these 31
years, devoted to this charitable object
under the care and direction of a relief
committee.
This committee has been formed of
three or four of she members. During all
these years the committee has devoted
much time, patience and unlimited kindli
ness In this charitable work In a purely
voluntary and lovable spirit. For several
consecutive years J. C Robinson. R. W.
Blackwood. James Ijvidiaw. Francis Scaly
and Mrs. K. T. C. Stevens have been mnet
devoted and untiring members of this
committee.
Under article 1 of the constitution this
society is requtred to commemorate on
Empire day. May 14. the anniversary of
the birth of the late Queen Victoria by
giving an entertainment. This has been
done yearly on the voluntary subscription
system: not one dollar from the charitable
fund having been expended on it: but a
vast amount of time and labor, on the part
of a few of the active members and their
ladles, has been freely given In decorating
the halls of the assemblage, in providing
refreshments and the national music and
songs: all of wilich have made these an
nual entertainments so Increasingly popu
lar with all the members, their friends
and the outside public.
Article 12 als-i provides for the celebra
tion of the anniversary of the birth of the
rMgrring sovere'gn of the British Empire
by the members of the society dining to
gether on such birthday; or by commemo
rating the event In such a manner aa shall
be determined by a committee appointed
for that purpose by the president of the
s-c!ety. T'lls celebration Is also of a
voluntary nature, and has no call on the
charitable funds of the society In any
a 'wpe or form.
The president for the current year has
appointed 2 members of the society to
form a committee: 40 per cent of these at
tended a meeting, at which tt was deter-
ined to celebrate the sovereign's S7U
birthday and the seventh peaceful one of
has reign by a banquet and national mu
sic entertainment to be held at the Com
mercial Club, corner of Fifth and Oak.
Portland. The tickets for the same to
eacii can me obtained during the ensuing
week at the Bank of California and at the
Canadian Bank of Commerce. Portland,
on personal application.
Judge Georce H. Williams, who has al
ways been the highly esteemed friend and
guest at these celebrations, will address
the members on the "British empire.
Blrtiop Scaddlng will give an address on
"British Relations With Xorth America."
Captain Gadeby. who served in India, will
reply to the toast of "The British Army:"
Dr. David Walker, who Is the last surviv
ing officer of the expedition in the search
for Sir John Franklin In the Arctic
Ocean, will reply to the toast of "The
British JJavy:" Consul Laidlaw will give
the toast of "The Prssident of the United
States.'
This celebration Is an open one and can
be attended by the friends of the members
through Invitation and the purchase of
banquet tickets. The national British and
American musical and song portion of the
entertainment will be made a prominent
feature on this occasion: as many mem
bers have expressed their desire for It In
the place of long and numerous speeches.
In order to meet the wishss of those
who will attend the banquet, a committee
has been appointed to care for the seating
arrangement, so that friends can sit to
gether To facilitate this, it la necessary
to let this committee Know on or oeiore
November 6 the names of those who will
attend the banquet
FUNERAL OF F. W. PRAHL
Tribute to Railroad Official at Scot
tish Rite Cathedral.
The funeral of F. W. Prahl. the late
roadmaster of the Oregon Electric
Railway Company, was held from the
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The I.ale K. W. Prabl.
Scottish Rite Cathedral yesterday
afternoon. In addition to the large
attendance from the city, a special
train from Salem brought about 7o em
ployes to attend the funeral of their
late chief. There were among those
In attendance many of the old-time
railroad men. as well as some of the
best-known railroaders at present In
the service. Practically every rail
road company with headquarters in
Portlai d wa lepresenied. and in addi
tion to tho many carriages It was
necessary to charter a special car to
accommodate those who came to pay
tliilr last respects.
The pallbearers consisted of C. A.
Coolldge, representing the Oregon
Electric Railway Company; J. O. John
son, forman of malntenance-of-way
force; W. H. Galvanl. representing Al
Kadcr Temple of the Mystic Shrine;
W. H. Tiffany, representing the Scot
tish Rite; R. L. Donald, representing
Willamette Lodge. A. F. and A. M.. and
J. H. Weite, representing the employes
of the O. R. K. and Southern Pacific
former associates of the deceased. .
The floral tributes were as numer
ous as they were beautiful. Amon(
them were tributes from the officials
and employes of the Oregon Electric
Railway Company and Willamette Con
struction Company: from the trainmen
and motormen of the O. E. R. Co.: from
the employes of the O. R.- & X. and
Southern Pacific Company, from the
structural workers; from Al Kader
Temple of the Mystic Shrine; from
Oregon Consistory, Scottish Rite
Masons: Laurel Lodge, A. F. and A. M-,
and from many friends.
The Masonic service was conducted
for Laurei Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Rose
burg, of which the deceased was a
member, and Willamette Lodge, No. 2.
of this city. The services, both at the
Scottish Rite Cathedral and at the
grave, were simple but very impres
sive. METHODIST PASTORS MEET
Rev. W. H. Heppe Speaks Against
Sensation In Pulpit.
Interesting topics were discussed yester-
. . . V. DnriUn niotrk-t Affsfhodlnf
preachers meeting held in Centenary
Methodist cnurcn. kst. w. b. noiiing-hee-d.
district superintendent, presided. In
the forenoon. Rev. Asa Sleeth read a
paper on "Significance of Quarterly Con
ference Questions." which was considered
of so much importance that It was or
dered printed.
Rev. W. H. Heppe delivered an lnterest
It. i b- "Solution of Subiecta and
Tn.maa frt. CL.1 mlUK " Amone Other thingS
he declared a minister should avoid select
ing a sensational topic. Dut snouia al
ways be dignified. Dr. D. L. Rader spoke
fnm y,m Tnoifio. christian Advocate.
Among the Important addresses 1n the
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arternoon was uiai t r-resiutrnt xichum
Howan. of Willamette University,
l.ottt ntcht a nlatfnrm meeting was held
on the subject of "Evangelism." Talks
were made by itevs. r. - - o'.niuuui, n.
E. Myers. W. T. Euster and others.. The
meeting was well attended by pastors of
the entire district.
VISIT ORCHARDS IN VALLEY
Excursions to Be Run When Horti
cultural Society Meets.
When the Pacific Northwest fruitgrow
ers come to Portland to attend the annual
convention of the Oregon State Horticul
tural Society. December 1 to 4. they will
be given an opportunity to visit the fruit
growing sections of the Willamette Valley.
Excursions will b arranged for them,
according to Mr. Williamson, of the Board
of Horticulture, and they will be taken
as far down the valley as is necessary to
show them what Oregon can do in the way
of prunes, grapes and apples.
For the convention no definite pro
gramme has been arranged- Professor Ev
R. Lake, the state secretary, has in view
an address by a prominent horticulturist
from Australia, and addresses also by
prominent fruitgrowers from Oregon and
Washington.
Dr. Lorens's Nerve Tonic Tablets at
Eyrseirs Pharmacy. 28 Morrison.
GQUNCILM0DIFIE5
MOOTED
MEASURE
Rushlight Amendment to the
"Women-in-Saloons" Or
dinance Adopted.
MAYOR EXPECTED TO VETO
Friends of Original Measure Say
Effect of Amendment Would Be
to Nullify the Ordinance
Causes Spirited Debate.
COO'CIX MEETS THIS MOUNTS G.
As a. mark of respect to Council
man Dunning, a. relative of whom
just died, the Council adjourned
yesterday to reconvene at 9:Z0 this
morning.
A large grist of very Important
business Is scheduled. Including the
North Portland bridge matter. It
will be necessary to decide at this
meeting the date for the election at
which a charter amendment Is to
be voted upon, carrying bonds and
providing for the span.'
The proposed garbage collection
bids plan Is up for action today,
and Is of great public Interest.
Councilman Cotters proposed ordl
nance, regulating the . milk Indus
try. wll be reported. He announced
last night that he "will tallc four
minutes' on this subject, to secure
passage of the law. That It do not
pass, is the committee' report.
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Here are the two new
styles of rainproof coats.
The military collar gives
perfect protection, other nov
el points add to the practi
cal features.
The other coat is cat in a
fashion that makes it equally
adaptable for sun or shower.
Special values today at $15.
CLOTHE
;rs
168-170 Third Street.
By a rote of nine to six. the City
Council yesterday adopted Councilman
Rushlight's amendment to the mooted
"women-ln-saloons" ordinance. The ef
fect of the amendment, if not vetoed
by the Mayor, will he to modify the se
verity of the original measure, which
forbids the serving of liquor to women
in saloons or In restaurants of less
than 400 square feet floor space. Coun
cilman Cellars, author of the ordinance,
and his friends expect the Mayor to
veto the amendment, since he is com
mitted to reform. They are confident
supporters of the amendment would be
unable to muster enough votes to pass
it over the Mayor's head. Dr. Lane
yesterdny refused to reveal his inten
tion in the matter.
According to Councilman Cellars and
those supporting him In his fight
against the adoption of the Rushlight
amendment, the new section, while os
tensibly only an amendment, in reality
repeals the law and will make it pos
sible for women to remain in saloons
which serve any edibles with liquor,
even though It be but a sandwich, if
it be In a room having not less thaa
300 square feet of floor space. That It
will put the Cellars law out of busi
ness, is the assertion.
What Rushlight Faction Contends.
Councilman Rushlight, who is presi- ,
dent of the Council, and those voting
with him declare that the only Intent
of the amendment is to give every one
a square deal. They declare that the
Cellars ordinance was framed to keep
women out of the small saloons and
certain restaurants, and to throw this
immense trade to the high-class hotels.
Councilman Baker asserted that In his
opinion. Councilman Cellars either de
liberately intended by his ordinance to
drive all saloons out of business, or
that Mr. Cellars has friends In some of
the "big" hotels, whom he desired to
protect. The Council debated the mat
ter for two hours, discussing all phases
of the measure, and also an amendment
submitted by Mr. Cellars, which was
defeated. The vote on the Rushlight
amendment resulted as follows:
Yeas Annand, Baker, Belding, Con
cannon, Cottel. Driscoll, Dunning, Kel
laher. Rushlight; Nays Bennett, Cel
lars, Menefee, Vaughn. Wallace, Wills.
The amendment proposed by Cellars
was defeated by the same vote. It was
drafted to make the original ordinance
conform to the requirements regarded
as reasonable by the friends of the
measure. It exempted family liquor
stores and inserted the words 'licensed
restaurant" where the original ordi
nance is worded "restaurants serving
liquor with meals." In adition to em
bracing all of the features of the old
The amendment submitted by Coun
cilman Rushlight, which was adopted,
cuts the floor space for restaurants
serving liquor with meals from 400' to
300 feet; carries the words "eating
house" and does not forbid screens in
dining-rooms. If not vetoed. Cellars
declares, it will make tt poslble for
nearly all saloons to open up "eating
houses." Scarcely a saloon in Port
land, he says. Is without its free lunch,
and this, he states, will be Interpreted
to mean "eating house."
Ministers Arrive Late.
When the Council began buslnes In
the morning. Councilman Rushlight
moved to take up the Cellars ordinance
and the Rushlight amendment. At
that time there were no ministers in
the Council Chamber, and it was not
until an hour later that Dr. E. S. Muck
ley, pastor of the First Christian
Church. Dr. William Hiram Foulkes,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, entered. They remained
throughout the session, listening with
care to the debate and making notes of
the remarks by the various Councilmen,
speaking for and against the amend
ment. Neither minister spoke.
Immediately after the decision to
take up the Rushlight amendment.
Councilman Cellars arose and demanded
from President Rushlight an explana
tion of the features contained in the
proposed amendment which have called
forth much unfavorable comment, and
which have been regarded with sus
picion by the friends of the original
Cellars ordinance. Mr. Cellars declared
that he could scarcely believe that the
provisions of the amendment could re
sult in anything but an actual repeal
of the law to keep women from saloons,
and said he regarded it In this light.
He then offered his own amendment.
"Discrimination," Says Rushlight.
President Rushlight, who was grilled
by Mr. Cellars, replied by saying that he
would support "any law aimed to keep
women from saloons and which wouid
give every one a square deal. He said
he favors protecting young women, but
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compllsh that object, although popularly
supposed to do so. He explained that he
oppcaes any measure n.i .
. a il mool In nrrier to set a
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glass of beer. when, at the same time.
her escort can secure liquor wiuiuui em-
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ordinance drives the trade from the
smaller saloons to tne Dig noteis, muca
as tha Portland. Oregon, Hof-Brau, .Per
kins, Louvre and Quelle and works an
Injustice upon the poorer classes.
Councilman Baker attacked the Cel
lars ordinance and also Mr. Cellars, its
author, saying it was a law calculated
to protect the "big" hotels and to drive
trade from the small saloons and resau
rants. It was his opinion, he declared,
that Mr. Cellars drafted the measure
with the object in view of favoring some
friends who are interested in the "blh
class" hotels. Mr. Baker made a strong
point of the fact, as he views it, that
the interests which contribute largely
to the support of the city, should have
some protection. He said that such
places as some of the German gardens,
which have operated for years here,
should be exempted from the provisions
of the law, as he declared they do not
come under the same class as the places
sought to be disciplined by the ordinance
at the time Mr. Baker voted for it. He
said that the real Intent of the Cellars
law. as he regarded it when voting for
it, was that it would give the police a
weapon to handle the "dives' but in
stead of the police enforcing it on the
"dives," they applied it to a German res
taurant, where the best people In the
city go to eat.
Wills Arouses Baker's Ire.
Councilman Wills aroused Mr. Baker's
ire by a statement that it is a question
able thing for women to go into saloons.
"I want to ask you right now." said
Mr. Baker, "if you mean to insinuate
that all women who go into a saloon and
take a glass of beer are bad women T"
"I do not mean Just that," replied Mr.
Wills, "but I will say and will stand
back of the statement, that it does not
improve the morals of any woman to
go into a saloon and drink."
Mr. Wilis then proceeded to give his
views on the proposed amendment, and
made a strong point of the fact that,
while the saloons do pay Into the city
treasury a large amount each year, it
is far from being clear gain. "Were it
not for the saloons." said he, "we would
be free from many crimes caused by
them and would need but about half the
present number of policemen to preserve
order."
Councilman Vaughn was opposed to
both amendments and also to the Cel
lars law as it passed originally, he said.
If any one would bring in an ordinance
to prohibit women from drinking in any
place saloon, restaurant or hotel, he
would support it, he declared, but the
other proposition he regards as class leg
islation. Immediatery after th final vote on
the Rushlight amendment, the Council
voted to give B. Pugliese, an Italian sa
loonkeeper, one more chance to be good.
The license committee reported in favor
of revocation of the license, but the
Council turned down the report.
LIMITS HALLDVE'EK FUN
WARXIXG IS ISSrED FROM THE
JUVENILE COtHT.
JuGge Gantenbeia Proclaims That
Malicious Mlschler "Win Be
Pnnlshed.
A warning to all Juveniles that any
lawlessness next Saturday will be as
summarily dealt with as though it
were not Hallowe'en was given out by
Juvenile Judge Gantenbein yesterday.
He sent a letter to Frank Rigler, Su
perintendent of City Schools, which
calls attention to last year's celebration,
and to the juvenile carelessness which
nearly resulted fatally- The Judge
said that the warning of the letter
would apply as well to those children
out of school as to those under 14 years
of age. The communication follows:
Professor Frank Rlgier, Superintend ent of
Public Schools. City Dear Sir: About a
year eeo, upon assuming the duties of
Judge of the Juvenile Court, I found It
necetmary to dispose of upwards of 40 cases
result lnj- (from tho celebration of Hal
lowe'en. In almost very Instance tho de
linquent admitted the offense, but pleaded
In Justification that it was permitted in
celebrating- Hallowe'en, evidently thinking1
that any act done on that occasion was
justifiable. One delinquent even went so
far as to grease a car track on a down
grade, for the fun of seeing- th car run
away and possibly kill or malm a number
.of passengers. The court committed him
to the Reform School, and ho is now serv
ing his sentence.
I would request that you ask the teach--rs
of the public schools to give fair warn
ing to their pupils that any violation of the
law endangering public safety, or amounting-
to malicious mischief, will be punished
by the Juvenile Court in the same manner
If committed on Hallowe'en as at any other
time.
There 1s. of course, no objection to a
proper celebration of the day, so long as
the rights of others are not Interfered with.
Very respectfully,
C. TT. GANTENBnN.
ROYAL PUMPKIN PIES
Their melting deliclousness cannot
be equalled. Order in advance for
Hallowe'en. Either branch. Royal Ba
kery ft Confectionery.
THE STORE WITH THE LIBERAL, MONEY-BACK POLICY
COR. FIFTH AND ALDER STREETS
SAM E. WERTHEIMER, President and General Manager
Extr
ry Special Values
aoraina:
SUITS, WAISTS AND MILLINERY
$20.00 Tailored Suits at $10.95
The assortment comprises all short fancy broadcloth and novelty mixture 36-ineh
Long Coats, new flare skirt, strictly tailored and excellent $20 Tal-; $10 95
nes. Special .......... ....jt, . v
$25.00 Tailored Suits at $12.75
The assortment consists of the very newest models of 30 and 36-inch coat effects
lined with best quality satin; fall flare skirt; actual $25.00 value; CI 9 75
special . m a-aa
$35.00 Tailored Suits at $14.95
An exquisite collection of sample Suits of all-wool novelty suitings, made in all th
lengths worn this season, lined with satin or taffeta, some elegantly elaborated with
strips of satin or braid; full flare skirts; values to $35.00; $14 Q5
special . ........... r . . 4 '
Sample Waists at $3.95
This lot comprises about 300 "Waists in taffeta, plaids, stripes, nets, embroidered lin
ens, lingeries; the handsomest assortment ever shown at such a ridiculous tfl QC
price; values to $15; special . .A.. .. '!'' 7 J
$6.50 Trimmed Hats at $3.95
Made over silk, satin, velvet and felt shapes; all the newest models, trimmed with
wings, quills and Pocahontas fancy feathers and actually worth $6.50; tf5 QC
special ; yJ7v
$8.50 Trimmed Hats at $4.98
These are hummers at the price, are made of silk, velvet, satin or felt shapes; all the
leading models now in vogue; handsomely trimmed with fancy feathers, ffj QO
quills or Pocahontas and were sold regularly at $8.50; special V 0
LAND CJSE NEARLY OVER
judge; will i?jstrx;ct jcky
this morxxn'g.
Opposing Counsel Have) Open Clash
Daring Arguments In Los An
geles Conspiracy Trial.
Dr. A. H. Hedderly. William H. Smith.
Richard Hynee, Lee R. Myers and Jere
miah Huntley, ex-United States Commls
eloner, who have been on trial since
October 13 before Judge 'W'otverton,
charged with conspiracy in connection
with the Pacific Furniture & Lumber
Company, will probably know their fate
some time today. Judge Wolverton held
a night session of his court last night
in order that Tracey C. Becker, special
assistant to the Attorney-General, might
conclude his argument. Contrary to the
expectations of the defendants, the case
was not turned over to the Jury. When
Judge Becker finished Judge Wolverton
excused the Jury until 10 o'clock this
morning, at which time he will deliver
his instructions.
United States Attorney McCourt con
cluded his argument Tuesday night and
yesterday morning when court convened
John Manning, who had been associated
with Attorney McXjemore, for the de
fense, talked for two hours. Mr. Man
ning was followed by Mr. McLemore.
Mr. Manning made an attack upon the
Government's counsel and criticised with
vigor the methods they used in securing
the testimony that was presented during
the trial.
Mr. Manning openly accused Judge
Becker of offering immunity to num
ber of the witnesses, and his charges,
together with those made by Mr. Mc
Lemore, aroused Judge Becker's anger.
During his closing argument Judge
Becker not only assailed the opposing
lawyers, but flayed Dr. Hedderly unmer
cifully. "
The charge that Immunity had been,
held out to Scott Sheldon and Kerr, two
of the Government's principal wltneses,
was indignantly denied by Judge Becker.
Another thing that brought down upon
the shoulders of both Mr. Manning and
Mr. McLemore the wrath of Judge
Becker was the inference made by Mr.
McLemore that Judge Becker had agreed
it was not necessary to have the de
fendant Myers in court, because the case
against him was not strong. Judge
Becker denounced Mr. McLemore, who.
he said, took advantage of his act of
kindness In not demanding the presence
of Myers at the trial. During his argu
ment Mr. McLemore devoted a great
deal of his appeal to the Jury to find
the defendant Myera not guilty and said
had the Government counsel believed
Myers guilty, they .would have insisted
upon his being In court.
The conspiracy trial of the Pacific Fur
niture & Lumber Company began on
October 12. On the first day a surprise
was sprung by the Government when
three of the defendants pleaded guilty.
They were Frank A. Stewart, William
T. Kerr and Ames a Johnson. The
Pacific Furniture & Lumber Company
was a Los Angeles concern and was
charged with attempting to secure prac
tically all of the valuable timber lands
In Curry County.
The scheme, as outEned by the Govern
ment, was to furnish the money to en
trymen to make the filings and then
have the claims turned over to the com
pany. The plan perhaps would have
been successful, It was contended, but
the company ran short of money and
was unable to meet its oblipations.
Spanish War Veterans Give Dance.
Tonight at Auditorium Hall the Spanish
Wax veterans will entertain their friends
with social and danoe. the object be
ing to create enthusiasm and interest
in the forthcoming minstrel show bene
fit, which the local camp will give for
the sick and relief fund. The show is
assuming large proportions and Port
land's best talent will be seen in this
big production of mirth, melody and
music. The Heilig Theater has been
engaged for two nights and the show will
be entirely of a local nature. A feature
of the big benefit will be a typical min
strel parade with some unique features
in which the entire Scout Young Camp
will participate.
WILL SET PORTLAND DAY
Council to Fix Special Date at Se
attle Fair.
The City Council at its morning ses
sion yesterday authorized Mayor Lane
to appoint a special committee of three
Councilmen to fix a date for Portland
Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposi
tion, to be held next year in Seattle.
Mayor Lane was too busy yesterday aft
ernoon to name the committee, but will
do so in a few days. The committee
win be expected to confer with the vari
ous organizations representing the city's
Interests before determining the date.
An official letter from John Collins,
a director, was read. It called the
attention of the Mayor and Council to
the fact that the programme of spe
cial events is being prepared, and that
Portland is expected to have a day at
the exposition. The request was made
that the Council arrange the date at
the earliest opportunity. It is under
stood that this commltee, as soon as
named, will set a time for a meeting,
at which representatives of the Cham
ber of Commerce, Board of Trade,
Commercial Club and other organiza
tions will be present.
Democrats Stung by
Clever Shopman
Fall Into Cigar-Dealer's Trap for
Trade by Taking Straw Vote
Acroea From Party Cainp.
London has Jot elected Its second woman
Borough Councilor. Mls M. E. Balkwell.
The first woman elected to the offloe wm
Miss B. E. Lawrence. Both women are re-
turned from tha borough, of Ham-prtead.
STUNG were the Democrats who cast
their straw votes the other day at
Washington street cigar store. Of course
you would Uave a hard time convincing
that worthy band of stalwarts who Voted
for Bryan that they were the victims of
shrewd cigar merchant who saw a chance
to sell off his &cumulated stock of stoglei
and "two-fors." But they were.
Here's the little advertising dodge which
worked so nicely that even the "smoke"
man had to tell it. Just across the street
from the store on the fourth floor is the
Democratic headquarters, a place where
Chairman Thomas and the other follow
ers of Jeffersonian ideas, hold forth. Tha
cigar man got wise to the fact there was a
meeting of the Democrats and he saw a
chance for trade. A pencil and a white
bit of cardboard were the means used.
The cardboard bore the legend, "Vote
for your choice for President." A straw
vote. That wouldn't have meant much,
but the foxy cigar man caught a Demo
crat going to the gathering off guard and
pointed to the sign, and this stalwart
whispered the word among the brethren a1
the meeting. Here was a chance to work
up a healthy Bryan vote and have il
passed along. Great stroke. Suddenly
after the meeting adjourned there was an
avalanche of Democrats, a typhoon ol
men armecTwlth pencils, a whirlwind oi
babbling voices, calling loudly for Bryan.
The cigar man didn't sell out his stogiej
and the "two-fors" still repose in the
boxes, for each Bryan voter was so busy
whispering; "This Is the silent vote.
Watch it." It isnt on record that the
cigar man believed it, but perhaps otheri
did who read that Bryan received 261
votes, Taft 1S9, Hlsgen 2, and Debs L
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over and over again.
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