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I 'League Directors Settle With
Russ Hall and Decide on
Six-Team Circuit.
LUCAS WILL LOCATE HERE
Chosen President Without Opposi
tion McCredie Made Portland
Pirertor Taconia Takes Butte
Player Lncas Is Pleased. '
SEATTLK. WasV. Deo. (Ppoclal.l
Portland was granted a franchise In the
Northwestern" League 'today and Judge
Wt W. McCredie was elected tlie Port
land member of the board of directors
of th. leajnie. W. H. I.ucas was re
elected president of the league and an
amicable settlement was reached with
Russ Hall, who held the Butte franchUe,
by which he surrenders the franchise,
and the league, buys such of his players
as have, not already been sold.
The. foregoing were the most "Important
matters which came before the annual
meeting of the league held this after
noon. All of tlie clubs were represented.
Dugdale, of Seattle, holding McCredle's
proxy, no other representative from Port
land being present. The principal matter
to come before the meeting was the
change in the circuit, the election of
X,ucas being a foregone conclusion.
Russ Hall Gets $3000.
It vu settled, of course, that Portland
was to come Into the league, but Hall
held the Butte franchise and was unwill
ing to let it go for nothing, and Helena
also presented an application. The di
rectors decided against an eight-elub
league, with Butte and Helena Included,
and rejected Helena's application. Hall
announced that he had already sold nine
of his players. Claflin, Samuels, Spencer.
Bender. Hurley, Stls. Swain, Cartwrlght.
and Irby, to Tacoma and the league made
him an offer for the other five. Thomas,
Myers. Finney, KJlis and Hickey, and
his franchise which he accepted. The
consideration Is not given out. hut It is
understood that Hall received from thev
Tacoma club and the league J.V'flO alto
gether. The sale of the players to Tacoma 1s
also taken as an Indication that Hall will
manage the Taconia club next season. 'a
rumor to that effect having already been
circulated. The league having purchased
the Butte franchise, nothing remained in
the way of granting a franchise to Mc
Credie. the circuit being Portland. Seattle,
Tacoma. Spokane. Vancouver and Aber
deen. Make Up Schedule Later.
Lucas w:is unanimously elected presi
dent, secretary and treasurer, there being
no other candidate.
W. R. MacKarlanrt. of Aberdeen, was
elected vice-president.
The board of directors was chosen as
follows: W. W. McCredie, Portland: A.
R. Dickson. Vancouver: O. M. Schreeder.
Tacoma: P. E. Dugdale. Seattle; J. P.
Conn. Spokane.
The question of a schedule was not
taken up. Lucas will meet the schedule
committee of the Coast League sometime
later and arrangements will be made so
that the dates of the two leagues In Tort
land will not conflict. The purchase of
the nine Butte players by Tacoma will
make that team vastly stronger than last
vear. Claflin and Samuels are pitchers;
Swain and Irby outfielders, and Hurley.
Stls and Cartwrlght Intielders. the latter
being- easily the best third baseman In
the league iast year. Spencer and Bender
are catchers. All of the clubs are ex
pected to be stronger than last year.
I.ucas to Locate in Portland.
After the meeting President Lucas said:
"Mr hearionarters probably will be at
Portland. That is the only city where
we will have competition, and 1 want to
he on the ground. I want to see that
we put up as good ball as the Coast
League and I am willing to promise that
It will be better than what the opposition
has to omTer. The meeting today was en
tirely harmonious and Hall Is entirely
satisfied with the settlement the league
made with him. I look for a prosperous
and successful season next year."
For the first time since breaking re
lations with the Northwestern League,
in 1P03. Tortland Is again represented
In that circuit. The meeting of the
board of.directors of the Northwestern
Baseball' League, held In Seattle yes
terdav. officially acted upon the prop
ns.it inn to admit Tortland in place of
Butte, and. while the admission of this
city to the Northern circuit had been
decided upon several months ago. it
remained for yesterday's meeting offi-cially-to
recognize, the plan.
The Northwestern magnates have
long desired to secure a franchise In
Portland. and the action which
brought about yesterday's meeting and
formal voting of a franchise to the
McCredtes Is the result of an agree
ment reached between the Northwest
ern League, the Pacific Coast League
and the National Association of Pro
fessional Baseball Leagues, whereby
.Tortland was voted the privilege of
being represented In two leagues.
This of Itself is a distinction never
before enjoyed by any city in the
I'nited States outside of those repre
sented in the American and National
Leagues. Other towns have had two
baseball teams, but one or the other
of the teams has been an outlaw team
and not recognized by the baseball as
sociation, whereas both of the teams
cow to represent this city are fully
recognized by the organization.
Some skeptics are prone to imagine
that two teams will not thrive here,
but In this they are mistaken. Port
land will sustain two teams much
more readily than were the two clubs
maintained in one league, for it is now
a' proposition whereby it behooves the
two clubs to use their utmost endeav
ors to capture the honors In each or
ganization. With two pennants to
strive for. the fans will have an op
portunity of seeing many new players
in action, and in addition will be af
forded the first opportunity on record
of comparing Class A baseball with
Class B.. The Pacific Coast League
team will be rated as the superior
class, while the Northwestern club will
continue in its present rating. Class B.
The MoCredies. controllng owners of
both clubs. Intend to divide their
teams equally, and expect to be able
to gtve the Northwestern League a
Class A team, or as near to such a club
as the rules or the league will permit.
It is a great day for the baseball fans,
for Instead of seeing but four or six
clubs, as the case may be, in the Coast
organization, they will also be af
forded the opportunity or seeing the
six Northwestern League clubs in ac-'
tion. As each club will have on an
average of 15 players, with 12 clubs
playing here, the fans will see some
thing like ISO different baseball play
ers in action during the season on the
Vaughn-street grounds. This is a
greater number of baseball players
than are seen annually In some or the
major league cities, and the bugs will
be kept husv remembering the differ
ent figures cavorting on the Portland
diamond. '
In addition to being admitted to the
Northwestern League. President W 111
lam H. Lucas, who was re-elected last
night, as forecasted in these columns,
has announced that he will make Port
land his headquarters. According to
tl(e . president of the Northwestern
Leagi:e. he has decided upon the
change from Spokane because he Ue
iires to he situated In a position to see
Just what difference, if any. exists In
the playing of the two leagues. -nr.
I.ucas says that he does not believe
that the Pacific Coast League is any
faster than the Northwestern organi
zation, but the head of the Class B
league may be educated to a different
view after he has had an opportunity
of witnessing the difference between
the class of play shown by Los Ange
les as compared with Seattle, not to
mention the Portland and San Fran
cisco Coast teams. McCredie's North
western club may also prove a revela
tion to the head of the new organiza
tion. At any rate, the fans can await
the opening of tlie season with a great
deal of interest.
CUE LIES' NIGHT
Multnomah Club Plans Enter
tainment. Tonight.
BOYS AND GIRLS DRILL
COAST LEAGUE MEETS DEC. C 1 ,
Provided Eastern Magnates Can Be
Present That Pay.
SAN FRANCISCO. Pec. (Special.)
President .1. Cal lowing, of the Coast
League, wilt probably call the -annual
meeting for Monday. December 21. al
though he will not decide definitely
until he learns from Ban Johnson and
Harry Pulllam just when they will
reach San Francisco. He proposes to
call the Coast League directors to
gether so that they can be In session
when the Eastern magnates are here
and confer with them as to the status
of the California State League.
"The American and National Leagues
will meet in New York Wednesday."
said Mr. Kwing. "and within two days
I expect a telegram from Ban Johnson
which will state the time of their ar
rival. As regards putting a team in
Sacramento, we have done nothing and
will take no action until the league
meets. We stand ready to do so. how
ever, if it becomes necessary to fight
the outlaws."
WHESTI.K IN SRATIXG 1UXK
Exposition Kuildrng Leased for
Holding Future Mat Events. ,
Negotiations were completed yesterday
afternoon for holding the remainder of
O'ConneH's' wrestling matches in the
skating rink in the Exposition building
at Nineteenth and Washington streets.
The big pavilion, wae leased from Jones
& Randall for the half h)zen matches
that Will he pulled off during the Win
ter. It will be tilted tip with a raised
platform 24x24 feet, and the ringside
spectators will be provided with broad
seats with backs and chains. The raJlery
will hold 3000 people, so there will be no
necessity for the perching upon rafters
that has characterized the previous
matches. The hall has a seating ca
pacity -of between CW) and 6000.
The first match held will be between
O'Connell and Professor M. J- Pwyer.
of Chicago. December 1", a week from to
morrow n!?ht. Pwyer Is the best man
in the world under 175 pounds and he
come3 here guaranteed J1000 if he throws
O'Connell three timew in one hour. He
Is a man of O'ConneH's speed and clever
ness and this will be the first real
wrestling bout the fans of this burg have
had a chance to see in- many years.
O'Connell said early in the season that
he would bring some of the topnotchers
from the" East as soon as he had cleared
the decks of the local talent, and is keep
ing his word.
WIN'S TWO SUCCESSIVE RACES
Williams' Colors Carried to Victory
Twice at Oakland.
OAKIaANP. Cal.. Pec. 8. Thomas H.
Williams won two races In a row ac
Emeryville today. Bellwether and Ru
bla Granda caried his colors to victory.
The fourth race won by Rubla Granda
resulted In one of the best finishes of
the season, six horses being heads and
noses apart. The winner Just got tip
in time to beat Bon Homme. The sur
prise of the day was the victory of
I'rlnce Nap. ac odds of 20 to l.r May
Amelia was bid up from 900 to $1300
by Frank Weir, who secured her. St.
Francis was bid up from $500 to $000
hy George Read, but was retained
Results:
Klx furlonn". selllnr Prince Nap won.
Borryessa second. paladinl third; time
1:17 1-n.
Sir furlongs, selling Pt. Francis won. Bu
colic tkvonil, 1'lausihle third: lime 1:14 4-5.
Milo and yards, anllinic Bnllwether
won. Import second. Billy I'ullman third;
time 1:4 l-.V
Slx and half furlonirs. purse Rubla Orsnda
won. Honliomme second. Madman third;
time 1 : I 3-5.
Mile and sixteenth, aollin? May Amelia
won. Ralcijth seqond. Spring Ban third; tirn
1:50 3-5.
Klve and half furlnns. purse Warden
won. Toll Box second. Bishop W. third;
time 1:10.
NOT A POLL A It BET OX WINNER
Rank Outsider Surprir.es Owner and
Talent at Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, Cal.. Pec. 8. In a
hard drive Molesey. a 40 to 1 shot, won
t-he Pasadena handicap for all ages at
seven furlongs at Santa Anita Park to
day. His victory was a complete stir
prlse to his owner, J. A. Bennetc, who
did not bet a cent on his horse and
there probably was not a dollar bet
on him at the track. Favorites had a
bad day. winning but two of the events.
Powers made it five races straight co
day, having won the last three Mon
day and the first two today. Results:
Selling, six furlonsn U CSlorla won. Airs
second, Teo Beach third: time 1:12 1-5.
Mlle, purse lomlnus Arvl won. Kdw-in T.
Frver second. Husky third; time l:S8 1-5.
Five and half furlongs, selling San Nich
olas 'won. Mary F. second. Korosilany third;
lime 1 1-5.
Seven furlongs. Pasadena handicap Mote
ppv won. l.lxaro second, Gernm,iil third;
time 1::S. -
Mile and three-sixteenths, selling Henfy
O. won. Sam Bernard second. Bucket Bri
gade third; time 2:00 3-".:
Six furlongs, purse Joe Madden won. Fair
Annie second. Home Crest third; tim
1:12 4-5.
Bennett Gives $17,500 Jn Priz.es.
PARIS, Pec. 8. James Gordon Ben
nett has presented to the French Aero
Club - an international cup valued at
$2500. as well as three sums of $5000,
to be added as prizes In the first three
annual competitions.
The Aero ,Club announces that the
Santos Pumont prize of $800 for the
first member of the club to remain in
the air for 48 hours has been won by
Victor Pe Beauclalr. who left Bitter
field. Saxony, on Saturday aboard the
balloon Cognac and landed at Castle
Pisa, Italy, yesterday; after being up
56 hours.f
Thomas Expelled From Club.
NEWARK. N. J.. Pec. S. The trustees
of the New Jersey Auto and Motorcycle
Club, after a- stormy session yesterday,
expelled B. R- Thomas, the former New
York banker, from membership In the
club. Charges of reckless driving at Long
Branch on August 14 last had been pre
ferred against Mr. Thomas. .
Tomorrow (Thursday) last day for dis
count West Side gas bills. Don't over
look gaa appliance sale.
Calistlicnlc Exhibitions and Wrest
ling Match Between Frank and
Instructor O'Connell on Pro
gramme Other Features.
Tonight's programme at the Mult
nomah Amateur Athletic Club's gym
nasium will furnish one of the most
interesting entertainments ever at
tempted by the organization.
The programme, which is styled
"ladles' night," will include drills, for
mations and athletic exercises, not
only by the women's annex, but by the
boys' and girls' classes as well. All
exercises are to be given under the
direction of Professor Robert Krohn,
Instructor of the club.
An exhibition wrestling match be
tween Edgar Frank and Wrestling In
structor Kd O'Connell is also sched-
tiled, which event will afford the ladies
of the club an opportunity of seeing
this sport.
The programme is as follows:
Callsthenlc Drill.. 200 Boys and Girls Cla"
;ame Boys' and Girls' CJa&.
Figure Tlon'-e Advanced Girls' i'la.s
Apparatus Work Pay JuiMorsI
Wand Drill Sight Juniors
Apparatus Work Girls' Class
Mixed Drill Advanced Girls' class
Flying Ring Junior leaders' class
Parallel Burs Junior Leaders' Class
Apparatus Work Girls' Leaders Class
Wrestling. .Instructor O'Connell. F.. Franx
Music will be furnished by Parsons
orchestra.
ATHLETES AWARDED EMBLEM
Pacific University Football Man Pre
sented With Official "P."
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Forest Grove.
Or.. Pec. 8. (Special.) At a student-body
meeting today. Professor H. L. Bates,
chairman of the athletic committee, pre
sented the members of "this year's foot
ball team with their official "P." and the
winners in the cross-country run with the
"C." The following men received the
football emblem: Captain H. P. Hum
phreys, A. Robinson. M. Markhani. V.
K. Gwvnn. R. I. Abraham. Charles Ward.
S. E. Bratzel, V. E. Waterman. S. Bryant.
A. A. KIrkwood, A. Mills. C. F. Koch.
R. S. Mobeley and H. E, Ferrin. Harry
Reeher, Howard Thomas and L. F. Aus
tin received the cross-country letter.
C. F. Koch., a Junior in the University,
was elected manager for the football
team for next -season. Mr. Koch is an"
alumnus ol the Portland High Sehool and
a member t the Gamma Signa Literary
Society. He played guard on this year's
football team and Is a strong track man.
Jetfcrles to Referee.
LOS ANGELES. Cal.. Dec. 8. .Tames
J. Jefferies, ex-heavywelght champion of
the world, will re-enter the prize-ring
Pecemher 15 to referee the fight be
tween Hugo Kelly and Billy t'apKe.
FANDOM AT RANDOM
The I'iiilturiua ouiihws. to u.st: v.ai
Ewlng's definition of the California
State League, are going to put a team
In Los Angeles, provided an agreement
Is not reached with the Pacific Coast
League officials at the conference with
Ban Johnson and Harry Pulliam.
Tho moving spirits behind the pro
posal to invade Henry Berry's strong
hold are reported to be Cy Moreing,
owner and manager of the Stockton
club, and Panny Shay. The latter is
reported to be slated for the manage
ment of the new Angel club. If such
action is decided upon.
,
Benny Henderson, who has played the
last two seasons with Stockton In the
outlaw league, is very anxious to get
back into organized baseball. In the
Hvent'that the California State League
enters the association, Benny will have
to play one year there and then re
vert back to Portland. In other words,
his jumping the Portland . team pre
cludes his entering faster company for
two years.
The differences between Hal Chase
and the New York, American League
team have almost been adjusted. Nego
tiations that have been conducted for
several weeks now indicate that the'
Btar first-baseman of the country will
again wear a New York uniform, and
olay under George Stalllngs. the new
manager of the Highlanders. Kid
Klberfeld will be transferred to some
other American League club.
Claude Pugan, the St. Mary's Col
lege player recently sigped by Mc
Credle. Is alrendy In demand. Yester
day Walter McCredie received a wire
from Jack Holland, manager of the
Topeka club, who desires to be in
formed of Mac's opinion of the
youngster. McCredie replied: "I think
so much of lilm that I have signed him
myself." and Topeka will have to look
elsewhere' for a player.
McCredie lias four young pitchers, all
of whom have been developed on the
Coast, whom he expects will prove
phenoms next season. In "Kit" Carson,
of Tacoma: Harkness, of Butte, Fer
raris, of Lo.t Angeles, and Harry Gard
ner, of Portland, the local manager be
lieves he has a quartet of youngsters,
each of iwhom will graduate to the biff
leagues' within two years.
Wliye Fournler. the young catcher
secured by Portland, was draffced by
Judge W. W. McCredie, who saw the
youngster in action while on a trip to
Aberdeen. The judge prides himself
that he is as good a judge of ballplay
ers as is his nephew, Walter, and 'if
Fourrjer makes good the Vancouver
lurist will have the laugh pn his
nephew manager.
Fielder Jones, manager of ' the Chi
cago ' White Sox of the American
League for the past three years, is said
gently to have hinted to Owner Comis
key that an offer of $10,003 to manage
the team another season would not of
fend the Oregon lumberman In the
least. Fielder has extensive interests
in this state and it will require the
sum mentioned to absent himself from
these parts during the baseball season.
FULTON OPPOSES YOUNG
(Continued "From First Page.)
in to urge him to make an Immediate
report, so that Mr. Young cquld be con
firmed tomorrow. Mr. Penrose told Mr.
Bourne he would not take any action un
til he had conferred with Mr. Fulton.
Agreement Is Ignored.
Mr. Young's nomination came as a
complete surprise to Messrs. Fulton,
Ellis and Hawley, for Mr. Bourne has
never talked with any of his col
leagues about this appointment and
bad not Intimated to them t.hat he in
tended recommending Mr. Young. This,
notwithstanding It Is the written
agreement of. the delegation to "with
hold expression of preferences until a
meeting of the delegation shall be had
to consider all candidates."
It Is admitted that Mr. Bourne, liv
ing in Portland. has an absolute right
to select the new Portland postmaster,
but it is required by the delegation's
agreement that all appointees shall be
man who is not obnoxious to his col
leagues. It is also required by this
agreement thta all appointees shall be
"qualified, regular, of good reputation
and generally acceptable." Mr. Fultpn
says that Mr. Young fails to meet all
these requirements.
Young's Attack on Taft.
This afternoon Mr. Fulton called on
Postmaster-General Meyer and laid be
fore him Mr. Young's letter attacking
Mr. Taft. published in The Oregonian.
The Postmaster-General was dum
founded to learn the manner of man
who had been appointed, and requested
Mr. Fulton to write him fully regard
ing the case, Incorporating in his letter
the saliet features ' of Mr. Young's
attack upon the President-elect. He
said he desired to show Mr. Fulton's
letter to the President.
Mr. Fulton said that, when The Ore
gonian of May 9 was received here, he
called Mr. Bourne's attention to Mr.
Young's letter. Mr. Bourne said he
had not read It and did not care to.
Mr. Fulton then told him the purport
of Mr. Young's attack, and Mr. Bourne
replied:
Bourne Indorses Attack.
"Well, what of it? By . it's true."
If at some future time Mr. Fulton
deems it advisable to allow Mr.
Young's iiomlnation to be called up in
the Senate for consideration, he will
read Mr. Y'oung's letter and will sub
mit his case on that letter, and on
protests from the people of Portland,
which have already begun to arrive.
He will also see that a copy of Mr.
Young's letter Is furnished to all mem
bers or the Senate postofflce commit
tee. Mr. Young is here and dined tonight
with Mr. Bourne.
OBSTACLES IX YOUXG'S WAY
Confirmation of Senator Bourne's
Xominee "Will Be Opposed.
Confirmation of John C. Young's ap
pointment as postmaster will be resisted
vigorously by Senator Fulton, who will
insist on the appointment of some Repub
lican whose 'service and loyalty to the
party are less open to question. The ap
pointment of Mr. Young having been sub
mitted to the Senate on the recommenda
tion of Senator Bourne, must be con
firmed by the Senate before the appointee
can obtain his commission and qualify.
It will be the determined effort of Sen
ator Fulton and his friends to prevent
Young's confirmation. Until the contro
versy has finally been determined. Post
master Minto, incumbent of the office,
will continue to draw the $1000 per an
num salary.
Objection to .Mr. Young's appointment
and confirmation id not based on charges
of incompetency, but rather for the
reason that his Republicanism is of Ques
tionable merit. At the same time, how
ever, Senatori Bourne happens to lie a
member of the committee On postal af
fairs, to which the appointment of post
masters ordinarily Is referred. This will
give the appointing Senator a elight ad
vantage, but Seator Fulton will have the
right, after tlie postal committee reports
on the appointment, on a question of per
sonal privilege, to present formally his
objections to a confirmation by 'the Sen
ate of Young's appointment. Thi3, it is
reported. Senator Fulton will do with all
the aggressiveness he can muster. With
out the confirmation of the appointment
by ho Senate, the nomination by the Pres
ident amounts to nothing and another
man will have to be named.
No sooner-had the news of Young's ap
pointment reached Portland yesterday
than numerous telegrams were forwarded
to Senator Fulton protesting against the
appointment and requesting him to exert
his greatest efforts to prevent a confirma
tion of the selection. Several of these
messages called particular attention to
the fact of Young's brief residence in this
city, where he is practically unknown,
having established a residence Hiere less
than a year ago. One of these messages
whose author is a prominent citizen of
Portland, read as follows:
'Young's appointment as postmaster Is
an outrage on Portland people. Its con
firmation would be a disgrace."
The political affiliation of Young will
be urged as tlie paramount reason for the
refusal of the Senate to confirm the ap
pointment. Those who will oppose Young's
appointment already are preparing to
present to the members of the Senate the
real facts concerning Young and his Pop
ullstio training and activity in this state.
Mr. Young is in Washington and little
can be learnedof his early career here.
He Is about 65 years of. age and. until
last Spring, when he removed his family
to this, city, was a resident " of Baker
City. Young served as a member in the
House In the Oregon State Legislature as
a Populist from Baker County. In 1895,
and was leader of the Populist contingent
in that Legislature. In 18 Young was
chairman of the Populist State Central
Committee and it was in June of that
year that he formed his relations with
Bourne. In that campaign Bourne was
nominated by the Mitchell faction of the
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are among the many furniture
pieces that are popular for Christ
mas gifts. The most stylish de
signs are gathered on our floors,
showing the mahogany, golden
oak and birdseye maple and the
mirrors display a variety of the
most artistic patterns. Selection n
is easy when taking into consid
eration the wide range of designs
and prices. Some very attract
ive styles in Princess Dressers at
$18, $21.50, $25, $33
and up.
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have them in artistic cre
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with cushioned tops. They
are made in several sizes
and are reasonably priced.
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partment Sixth Floor.
New Desigos ihra
French
Wilton
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Are now displayed on our rug
racks in the Carpet Depart
ment, ixth floor. The pat
terns and colorings in these
matchless floor coverings rival
the finest Orientals and are su
perior to anything of their
kind ever produced. These
beautiful rugs are shown in
the larger room sizes 9 feet
by 12 feet.'
Comfort Rockers
No lino ever offered such
splendid variety of designs
for your selection. You will
find in these the latest and
best Rocker styles with
high and low backs seats of
the saddle-shaped pattern,
and a number upholstered jn
leather. ' These . popular
Christmas-gift pieces are
shown extensively in the ma
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Some very Rood designs in
the golden oak as low as
$4.25.
CUT GLASS
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StLYEKWARE
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Republican party as a member of the
House and it was through the influence
of. Young that Bourne received the In
dorsement of the Populists in his can
didacy. It will he further urge against Young
that In the famous hold-up session of
1S97 Young was .Instrumental In Inducing
the Populist members of the Legislature
to repudiate their pledges agreeing to
vote for J. H. Mitchell - for Senator
pledges said to have been decidedly more
binding than the so-called Statement
pledges subscribed to by members-elect
of the 1509 Legislature. Young is accused
of having attended that memorable ses
sion In person and directed the action of
the Populist members. Following the
election of June. 1S96, and during the
Presidential campaign that Fall. Young
was In charge of the Populist end of the
fusion deal with the Democrats in the
interest of Bryan's election.
Another instance of Young's alleged
political duplicity is recalled by those
who would prevent his confirmation as
postmaster. It occurred during the
municipal campaign in this city In June,
1S96, when Young, after having agreed to
support Pennoyer for Mayor, Is said to
have entered into a deal with Charles F.
Beebe by the terms of which, in return
for the support of the Populists, Young
and his friends were to receive one-half
of the municipal offices to be distributed.
In this transaction Young is said to have
secured the co-operation of every member
of the advisory board of the Populists
with the exception of Ernest Kroner, who
refused absolutely to become a party to
the deal.
Following the campaign activities of 1896
Young dropped out of sight until the
campaign of 1906. when he appeared on
the political horizon as a full-fledged Re
publican. His introduction to the political
arena at that time came as an accident.
In a way. When Bourne decided to be
come an active candidate for Senator,
he summoned W. B. Burke, from Harney
Valley, to take charge of his campaign.
On the suggestion of Burke, Bourne tel
egraphed to Young, at Baker City, re
questing him to come to Portland and as
sist in conducting the campaign that fol
lowed. In resisting the appointment of
Young at this time it will also be
charged against liim that In 1906. while
conducting Bourne's campaign, Young ac
tively supported the Socialist candidate
for Representative from Baker County
against Walter Moore, the regular Repub
lican nominee. When Bourne was elected
Senator, Young was made his private sec
retary, although, it is alleged, he has
been In the employ of Bourne since 18!6.
Should Senator Fulton and his friends
fail to defeat the confirmation of Young's
appointment, there Is considerable spec
ulation as to whom Young will name as
assistant postmaster. It is generally be
lieved that' the postmaster-elect, if he
survives the fight that will be made
against him, will not name an assistant
until after the Legislature adjourns next
February. The names of at least three
men are suggested as the probable choice
of Young for the place. The most likely
of these, it Is admitted. Is A. W. Orton.
Representative-elect and son-in-law of
Young. Major J. P. Kennedy, chairman
of, the Republican county central, com
mittee, is mentioned as another probable
appointee, while W. E. Williamson, chair
man of the Republican Congressional com
mittee for the Second District, Is said to
tie slated for the job.
There are many who hold to the opinion
that the appointment of Young by .Bourne
at this time is not without a motive. It
is represented that Bourne is desirous of
fulfilling any obligation to-Young and at
the same time get rid of him. On the
same basis of reasoning, it is urged that
Bourne fully realizes the fact that
Young's appointment will be fought to the
finish. By supporting his private secre
tary, ostensibly in earnest. Bourne will
be In a position, should Fulton succeed in
holding up Young's confirmation, later
In the session of Congress, probably after
the meeting of the Oregon Legislature,
to pubmit the name of another candidate,
presumably some member of the legisla
ture whose course on the Senatorshlp
might be rewarded with this plirm. Either
that, or should Fulton be retired as a
member of the Senate, Bourne would then
become Senior Senator and in the absenco
of any effective, opposition would be able
to secure tho confirmation of Young's
appointment or that of any other man
whose name might be submitted in tho
meantime.
Senator Fulton and his friends are con
fident they will he able to prrSont tlio
confirmation of Youngs appointment !
long as Fulton continues a member of tho
Senate. In event of the election of Gov
ernor Chamberlain as Senator to succeed
Fulton by the Legislature next month,
there would ho no question of the confir
mation of Bourne's appointee by the Sen
ate. On the other hand, should a Re
publican be elected to succeed Fulton,
the confirmation of Young's appointment,
or any other appointee by Bourne who
might be obnoxious to the Republicans of
the state, might ho held up Indefinitely.
Tomorrow (Thursday) last day for dis
count Wrest Side gas bills. Don't over
look gas epplinnce sale.
Spokane Service
Two Trains Daily
Portland to Spokane
Via the
O. R. & N.
The "Spokane Flyer"
Leaves Portland at 5 T. M., arrives Spokane at
7 A. M. next morning.
This is a through fast train, Portland to Spokane,
via. Oakesdale, parrying Buffet Smoking and Library
Car, Standard Sleeping Car, Tourist Sleeping Car,
Coach and Smoking Car.
The "Spokane Passenger"
Portland and Spokane via Colfax.
Leaves Portland at 6 P. JL, arrives Walla Walla f
at 5 A. M.. arrives Spokane at 11:15 A. M.
This train has Standard Sleeping Car, Portland to
Spokane, Portland to Walla Walla, besides equip
ment of coaches.
Tickets and berth reservations at City Ticket Office, Third and
Washington Streets.
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R. H'. CAMPBEli. Chairman.
GEO. H. DJ3JOE. Secy.
WAI.' MOORE. Pres.
Troy, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1908.
CITY OF BOSTOV.
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