TITE MORXIXP OREGOXIAN. SATUEDAT, NOVEMBER 17, 1917.
TAMMANY HOLDS
BALANCE OF POWER
Aftermath of New York Elec
tion Reveals Why President
Kept "Hands Off."
VOTES MAY BE NECESSARY
And Then, Too, Defeat of Mitchel
Said to Have Been Brought
Ahout Through New York's
Desire for More Hilarity.
OBEGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington. Nov. 16. Post mortems on the
New York Mayoralty election have
been varied, but not particularly Interesting-,
because the result, on anal
ysis, does not bear out the pet theories
of most of the analysts. There appears
to be a little truth and a great deal
of fiction In most of them. In a field
with four candidates running the Tam
many man Is bound to win In New
TTork City. That is what happened.
The election of Hylan. the Tammany
candidate, did not surprise anyone; the
big vote received by Hillquit, the So
cialist candidate, was a surprise, al
though It did not come up to his own
expectations; Mayor Mitchel's vote was
smaller than anyone believed possible,
and Bennett's vote was so much below
his primary strength as to cause com
ment. Prior to the' election it was freely
claimed that If Bennett had withdrawn
Mitchel could have been elected. This
may possibly be so, though it does not
appear to be correct on the face of the
returns, for. . Mitchel's vote added to
Bennett's is still 95.000 short of the
vote given Hylanl But the face of the
returns is not to be considered alone.
Hylan got many votes other than those
Srlven by Tammany. It Is roughly es
timated that Tammany controls 175,000
votes In New York City. Hylan re
ceived 297.000 and more, therefore, he
got the support of more than 120,000
voters not Tammany men. Where did
they come from?
Discontent Murmur Heard.
At the time Bennett defeated Mitchel
In the Republican primaries and when
Republican state leaders were urging
Bennett to withdraw and advocating
the re-election of Mitchel. there was a
decided murmur of discontent.
"Why, when we amalgamate, are we
always asked to combine on a Demo
crat?" asked many Republicans of New
Tork City. "Why can't the Democrats,
for a change, unite with, us in support
of a Republican? Every time fusion is
proposed It Is a Democrat we are asked
to support."
And that sentiment was very strong
in the ranks over In New York City;
there were countless Republicans who
were not enamored of the idea of fus
ing on Mitchel, although he admittedly
had given the city a clean administra
tion. This being true, it leads to the
question, "Did not a good many Re
publicans, knowing Bennett could not
be elected and disapproving the course
of the Republican leaders, cast their
votes for Hylan to make sure his elec
tion and rebuke the leaders of their
own party who were so enthusiastic in
urging the election of Mitchel?" The
big- vote for Hylan seems to bear out
this assumption.
Hylan In Martyr Pow.
Then. too. before the New York cam
paign closed. Hylan was able to as
sume the martyr pose. Arrayed against
him was every newspaper in the city,
except the Hearst papers; arrayed
against him was not only the Mitchel
forces, but such eminent Republicans
as Roosevelt, Hughes and Root, all
campaigning for Mitchel and not for
Bennett. The attacks upon Hylan were
bitter; his Americanism was questioned,
sometimes brutally; dirty charges were
hurled at him, and being Jumped on
from every quarter, he was the "under
dog" In the fight, so far as the cam
paigning went. Being forced to assume
the martyr's role. Hylan doubtless
reaped many votes he otherwise would
not have received. $
But there is another factor. New
Tork. under Mayor Mitchel, had been
relatively a quiet town: its high life
has been largely supressed; the lid has
been on to a marked degree. New York
ers have been deprived of many of their
accustomed pleasures, and to the vis
itor New York has been far less at
tractive during the Mitchel adminis
tration than It was during the "good
old days" when Tammany held full
sway.
New York doesn't like the lid clamped
down too tight; New York doesn't like
the idea of palling on visitors; it hates
to hear visitors remarking that "Phil
adelphia has become the livest town in
the East." As a medical man might
say. New York has reverted to type.
Wilson's Hands Are Free.
Notwithstanding many efforts to at
tach National significance to the New
"Vork election, there seems to be no
National significance In the result.
President Wilson has kept hands off,
although Mayor Mitchel made his cam
paign largely on the ground that he
was supporting the President in his
conduct of the war.
The President showed wisdom in
keeping out. By championing Mitchel,
as it turns out, he could not have
elected him, and would have only In
curred the further hostility of Tam
many. And that might be a serious
thing, because Tammany now holds the
balance of power in the House of Rep
resentatives, and the time easily may
come when the President will need
Tammany's votes in the House, if par
tisan legislation is to be pressed at any
time during the 65th Congress.
STORAGE EGGS DESTROYED
Butte Housewives Who Signed Food
Pledge Cards Indignant.
BUTTE, Mont., Nov. 16. Forty-one
thousand eggs were disposed of at the
city incinerator yesterday by a local
warehouse firm, according to an of
ficial of the local health office. The
eggs evidently had been allowed to
spoil in storage and were consigned to
the refuse fires. According to local
authorities eggs have been selling at
from 60 to 90 cents a dozen in this
city for the last 60 days.
Seventy-two cans of cider also were
destroyed. - City officials point out the
cider could have been used for making
vinegar. This wholesale destruction of
foodstuffs ' through ' keeping it off the
market has caused much comment in
view of the. .fact that 12,500 Batte
housewives have recently signed food
pledge cards to assist the Government
by saving whenever possible in their
household .food - preparation.
WARDEN MURPHY JUBILANT
riTe Returned Convicts Will Be
Denied All lrivlleges.
SALEM. Or., Nov. 16. (Special.)
Warden Murphy, of the penitentiary.
is Jubilant over the capture of Jesse
Taylor last night, the fifth to be recap
tured of the six honor men who escaped
from the wood camp of the prison a lit
tle over a week ago.
Taylor, a negro, was serving from 10
years to life from Union County, for
robbery with a dangerous weapon. He
was captured by Deputy Sheriff Chris
tofferson, of Portland, according to the
report reaching here.
Earl Higley, a burglar from Multno
mah County, Is the last of the sextet to
be at large, and it is believed he sepa
rated from the other five and made his
way south. The men, according to new
rules at the prison, have forfeited all
prospects of future leniency and their
return probably means that they will
be compelled to serve out their sen
tences with loss Of any time gained for
good behavior. Under the new rules
no escaped man will be extended parole
or honor privileges.
POSTAL LAW VIOLATED
WHOLESALE EVASIONS OF WAR ACT
REVEALED IN BAY CITY.
Messenger Services Said to Have Been
Established to Avoid Excess
Postage Requirement.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 16. (Spe
cial.) Wholesale evasions of the ex
cess postage provisions of the new war
revenue act have been revealed through
an investigation by Chief Postal In
spector Stephen H. Morse and City In
spector W. I. Maderra, who have an
nounced that their findings would be
laid before the Federal grand Jury.
with a view to prosecutions.
Since the law went into effect re
quiring 3 cents instead of 2 on all let
ters mailed for delivery outside of the
city, according to the inspectors, many
firms and Individuals having a large
correspondence have made use of mes
sengers and the express companies to
avoid payment of the additional post
age. A firm having 1000 letters for deliv
ery in Oakland, for Instance, would
send a messenger across the bay at an
expense of 20 cents for carfare to mail
the letters there at 2 cents each. This
would mean a saving of nearly $10 on
the 1000 letters.
Regular messenger services have
been developed for this purpose be
tween Chicago and New York, which
probably have a larger exchange of
maily daily than any other two cities
in the country.
It is believed that prosecutions can
be brought against several San Fran
cisco offenders on charges of conspir
acy to avoid the postal laws. It is on
this ground that a test of the legality
of the practice will be made.
"Firms and individuals who have re
sorted to these practices." said one of
the postal officers today, "are delib
erately unpatriotic."
GREEK PREMIER GOING
TES1ZELOS AJfNOlTJIfCES INTENTION
OF VISITING U. S. IN SPRING.
Is
Minister, In London. Declares He
Anxlooi to Personally Kxprrn
Gratitude to Americans.
LONDON. Nov. 16. Premier Venlzelos
of Greece, who Is here conferring with
the British government and will also
have a conference with Colonel E. M.
House, head of the American mission,
regarding the war, announced today his
intention of visiting the United States
next Spring. He will be accompanied
by M. Versselopulo, manager of the
Orient Bank in Athens, and expects to
visit the chief cities of America.
Premier Venizelos, who came to Lon
don from Italy with Premier Lloyd
George, said that the spirits of the
Greek people were rising and that they
were preparing to participate more
whole-heartedly in the war.
M. Venizelos said he was anxious to
go to America personally to express
the gratitude and appreciation of his
country for the help and moral support
given by the American people and by
Greeks in America.
"The friendship of Greeks toward
America," he continued, "is based not
only on American sympathy and aid,
but on our understanding of American
ideals and aspirations, so worthily re
flected in President Wilson's utter
ances in me course of his
leadership."
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NORWAY STARTS BOYCOTT
Decision Made to Prohibit Tse of
All German Goods.
CHRISTIANIA. Nov. 16. The TM,
Tegn says the 'Norwegian Water Asso
ciation has adopted a resolution, pro
claiming a complete boycott of Ger
many, German shiDDlnsr. O
and German citizens in Norway. The
chairman of the association said that if
German ships were unable to nr
unload in Norway the crr.hthltlr.ri
against exports could be abolished and
tnat If rood should be refuxeH ci-
man subjects they would soon leave the
country. Thus the lives of Norwegian
sailors would not be exposed to the
present dangers.
Similar resolutions have been ailnnt
in other Norwegian towns.
President Contributes to lund.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 16 PrsM.t
Wilson today sent his check for 1100 to
tne Young Men's Christian Association
war-camp recreation fund. It was re
ceived by the local committee, which
has about $54,000 of its $150,000 allotment.
GRANDMOTHER
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There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard
But the old-fashioned mustard-plaster
burned and blistered while it acted. Get
the relief and help that mustard
plasters gave, without the plaster and
without the blister
Musterole does it It is a clean, white
ointment; made with oil of mustard. It is
scientifically prepared, so that it works
wonders, and yet does not blister the
tenderest skin.
Just massage Musterole in with the finger-tips
gently. See how quickly it brings
relief how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat; bron
chitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of
xne DacKor joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of
the chest (it often prevents pneumonia).
30c and 60c jars; hosoitoj size $Z5Q.
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t fj Merchandise ofcJ Merit Only"
The Big Sale of
MEN'S SHIRTS at
$1.29
is proving a wonderful success. We don't know when there has been such a
sale of shirts, even in normal times, and in these war days of uncertain mate
rials it is doubly wonderful !
Heavy Repp, Heavy Oxford, Imported Woven Madras,
Percale, Russian Cord and Crystal Cloths
in the newest patterns. They're away underpriced! Better supply your
needs liberally now!
Regulation Olive Drab Army SWEATERS $6.95
Same quality, same yarns as used by United States Govern
ment! Regulation style, made with military collar, four pockets.
in khaki color. All sizes ; exceptional quality. Send
soldier boy now; he'll appreciate its warmth!
Army Sleeveless Slip-on $5.5 0
Khaki colored slip-on. in good heavy weight.
Made to slip over the head.
Main Floor. Just Inside Washington-Street Entrance.
one to your
or RAINCOAT?
Dandy, fine, warm coats and real rainproof coats to
keep out the Winter chill and rain! Some new arrivals
EVERY ONE WITH THE CRAVENETTE
LABEL.
Belters, Trench, Military and Balma
caan styles in mixtures, overplaids and
plain Oxfords. All sizes 33 to- 44.
COM2 IN AND TRY ON A FEW YOU'LL SURELY
FIND YOUR STYLE!
$20 and $25
Fourth Floor Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
SATU MB AY
With Special Sales of the kind of apparel that the
want them to have. Many wonderful savings here
them. We can quote but a few.
boys want and parents
today. Come in and
LANGHAM-HIGH
CLOTHES
For the Younger Young Man
Here only in Portland. Suits and overcoats
from $18 to $25.
Every-Day Needs for Boys
Raincoat and Hat Sets $3.95
Flannel Blouses $1.25
Flannel Shirts .' $1.35
Flannelette Pajamas $1.25
Fourth Floor Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
250 Wonderful SUITS at $6.50
EVERY SUIT WITH TWO PAIRS OF FULLY LINED TROUSERS
You'd better outfit the boy now; you couldn't possibly find half so good a "buy" elsewhere,
or even here, if you wait longer! Woolen materials are steadily soaring in price!
These are made of good, heavy materials in Norfolk and pleated styles. Brown, gray
and tan, in checks, plaids and mixtures.
500 Boys' Two-Pants Suits at $4.95
A special Saturday sale! Suits of excellent materials in the newest and most popular styles
and colors! EVERY SUIT WITH TWO PAIRS OF FULL LINED PANTS!
BOYS' WINTER OVERCOATS, $8.95 and $11.85
All sizes, for boys I ! to 18 years old. But just 95 in the lot at these prices, so the fellows
that get here first will be the lucky ones. These are in the very newest styles and patterns.
Military. Trench. Belter. Balmacaan and pinch-back styles. Mixtures, overplaids and plain
tan colors.
OVERCOATS FOR LITTLE
BOYS' WARM
MACKINAWS
$5 and $6.50
Good, warm mackinaws with large roll
collars and all-round belts. The newest
plaids, green, brown, red. gray and tan. The
famous Oregon City brand. Sizes 6 to 12
years, $5 ; sizes 1 4 to 20, $6.50.
FELLOWS 3 TO 10, $5.65
Extra Special!
BOYS' WOOL and
CORDUROY
TROUSERS $1.19
And this is your last opportunity to get
them at such a price, for it is less than the
wholesale cost today! Just 200 pairs, and
they'll probably be gone by noon today.
Full cut. full lined. Sizes 7 to 18.
CANDY
Made in Our Own
DAYLIGHT
CANDY KITCHEN
Peanut Brittle, pound. .. .20c
Cream Caramels, pound. . ,45c
Nut Caramels, pound 45c
Marshmallow Caramels, lb., 45c
Nougat, pound 45c
Peppermint Chews, pound. .25c
Nut Fudge, pound 30c
Alain Floor.
Washington-Street Entrance.
85c for pure thread
stockings, with silk
Fashioned to
forced at sole,
and colors.
Lipman,
silk boot
lisle tops.
fit and rein
Black, white
Main Floor
Wolfe & Co.
Shall We Reserve
Your Xmas
VICTROLA?
You can have the Victrola
for the holidays. Select it
now; we will reserve it. and
you begin to pay January 1st.
Seventh Floor
Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
SHEET MUSIC SPECIALS
TODAY ONLY
Com into our new and enlarged Music Department
on the Seventh Floor. You can always hear the new
est sheet muaic played here.
TODAY ONLY AT 7c
to Wai-
Alongr the Way
kiki jc
In the Sweet Long Ago
7c
Uncle Sammy's Army 7c
Goodbye Broadway, Hello
' France T
While the Incense Is
Burning T
Somewhere on Broadway
7C
It's a Long Way to Berlin
7 c
Fair Hawaii 7c
How Can Any Girlie Be a
Good Little Girl 7f
Hello. America. Hello T
AND THESE SPECIALS TODAY
There's Epypt in Tour I Carrie Jacobs Brad Masle
Dreamy Eyes 12e 23c Shadows I
Kohlers Vols. 1 and 2 for I Love You Truly Just
25C I a-Wearyin' Away for
I You etc.
There's a Long. Long Trail 23
MUSIC FROM THE NEWEST OPERAS
JUST PRESENTED IN NEW YORK
HERE FOR YOU TODAY
As Always First Here
Selections from "Mlsa 1917" Tell Me All Tour Trou
bles. Cutie I'm the Old Man in the Moon We're
Crooks The Land Where All the Good Songs Go.
Selections from "The Stargazer" My Heart Is Like a.
Bird in May When You Are Mine. All Mine.
Se,!f,tion.. from "Her Regiment" If Things Were
What They Seem Some Day, etc.
Seventh Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
WINTER TOGS for Big Girls and Little Girls
Such pretty, youthful, girlish things it a pleasure to bring
the girls in, and added to that the prices are low, to both
mothers and daughters are pleased!
GIRLS' SMART COATS, $10.95, $27.50
All the newest models, including the new Trench, for girls.
Mixtures, velours, broadcloths; in a word, all the popular
fabrics, and. of course, the popular colors for younger folk!
COATS FOR KIDDIES
From $5.00 to $22.50
Ever so many styles for little tots 2 to 6 years
old. Fancy and plain; coats of every fabric for
every occasion!
REGULATION MIDDY BLOUSES
$1.25 $2.50
The regulation "Jack Tar" and every other
style that's popular. White jean or galatea. with
self or flannel collar. Sizes 6 to 44.
IMPORTANT SALE CHILDREN'S HATS, 95c
-Tailored styles, with drooping or rolled brims. Pretty
shades of green, tan. brown, black corduroy, with ribbon or
fur bands. Also tailored styles, at 95c.
NEW TEDDY SUITS, $2.89
Cunning little Angora sets. Copen, blue. Oxford and tan
set of sweater, cap. leggings and mittens. Sizes 2 to 4, $2.89.
Little Tots' Sweaters, $1.49
Fourth Floor Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
TOYDOM IS OPEN
"The Children's Happyland"
These SPECIALS SATURDAY
"Hummer" Train Today Only, 89c
Length over all 19 inches. Steel locomotive, tender and two cars.
Four pieces of curved and two pieces of straight track. Very special
today at 89c
Just 50 Pairs Ball-Bearing
Skates at $1.98
Special for today only! Ball
bearing skates, with steel wheels.
Adjustable . style, in sizes for girls
and boys. Just the thing for Xmas
gift! Sub-Basement
Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
AMcmea V
mo. iso A!
500 Imported Lamp Shades
at Half and Less
From artistic Japan silk lined, woven bamboo shades in pretty,
graceful designs. A wonderful purchase enables us to sell these
shades in SIX SIZES AND SIX STYLES at such low prices as these:
J 0-inch Shades 55c 12-inch Shades ..... $1J2S
11-inch Shades 95c 14-inch Shades $1.65
16-inch Shades $1.95
Sixth Floor Ltpman, Wolfe & Co.
Saturday Specials in
DRUGS
Rubber Water Bottle or Fountain
Syringe, special 89c
Stand Shaving Mirrors 29c
Face Powders, clean-up sale . . 29c
Toilet and Bath Soaps, cake. . ,7c
Nail Files, of good steel 7c
Boraxo. for bathing 22c
Cuticura Soap 18c
Jergens Violet Glycerine Soap. .10c
French Ivory Hair Brushes. . $2.98
French Ivory Mirrors $2.29
French Ivory Talcum Can Hold
ers -50c
French Ivory Perfume Bottles. 69c
Main Fir. Lipman, Wolfe & Co.
Deposit Your
UBERTY BONDS
with our Credit Office. Pur
chase to their full amount. No
time limit.
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OVERCOAT
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WOMEN'S SILK I
STOCKINGS
$1.25 for pure thread silk J
stockings that will give splen- s
did wear. Black, white, gray. I
bronze, tan and about 60 J
other shades. I
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