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TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN. PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER 13, 1903.
DENY FEDERATION
HAS TAKEN 5I0ES
Executive Council Resents As
persions on Course of
Gompers.
ONLY GIVES INFORMATION
Labor Leaders Do Not Dictate to
Workmen How to Vote, But Only
Tell Them How Parties Re
ceive Tlicir Demands.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 12. The execu
tive council of the American Federation
of Labor today unanimously adopted the
report of the labor representation com
mittee. "We ahall in the future." says the re
port, "as ve have in the past, shape our
course upon a non-partisan basis."
The attitude of the council toward
President Gompers' position in the cam
paign is expressed in the report as fol
lows: -
"We desire to refute here the asper
sions cast upon the executive council
practically and one of its members. Presi
dent Gompers. that it is our purpose or
hUi to dictate to the working people of
our country how they should cast tholr
votes in the coming election, nor has
anyone promised the vote of the work
lngmen to any particular party. We
have strongly, clearly and emphatically
as It was our duty, presented the situa
tion In which workingmon of the coun
try find themselves, the, demands which
labor has made upon both politicaJ par
ties as to neeeseary action which they
should take, the treatment they have
"received, and have appealed to the
judgment and patriotism of the work
ing peeople and the friends of labor
throughout the country, since both poli
tical parties have spoken, to make their
choice as their conscience may dictate.
We have so conducted and propose so to
conduct our course tha4 the labor move
ment shall remain m free and independ
ent from political partisan domination
as it has ever been in its history.
MUST CLEAR FROM TACOMA
fchlps Taking Lumber at Knappton
Belong in Puget Sound District.
ASTORIA. Or.. Sopt. 12. (Special.) A.
T. Collier. Deputy Collector of Customs
at Tacoma. arrived here last evening for
the purpose of entering the British steam
ship Boveric. which is to load a cargo of
lumber at Knappton. rreretofore. vessels
liariinr at Knappton have entered and
cleared at the local Customs House, but
the Puget Sound Customs authorities have
discovered that Knappton is In Washing
ton and claim it is In their district, so
they Intend to compel all vessels loading
at knappton to enter and clear from Ta
coma. notwithstanding the extra expense
It will incur, especially to foreign craft,
as they must pay the expense of two trips
of a Customs officer from the Sound,
one to enter the craft and another to clear
her. The burden will not be so heavy oh
American vessels, however, although they
tnav be bound for foreign ports.
I'nder the law no foreign vessel with
cargo can clear from one American port
to ano'ther. but with an American vessel
It is different. Thus, if a coaster loads
at Knappton. she can clear for Astoria
by merely mailing a manifest to Tacoma
and after going Into the' stream can then
clear from the local Customs House for
any port desired without Incurring so
much additional expense. It la under
stood the matter will be taken up with
the department in Washington with a
view of permitting all vessels to clear
from here as formerly.
T
HOLD IP STOREKEEPER AND
PATRONS IX SPOKANE.
Proprietor Commanded to Put Down
- Baby and Empty Cash Draw
With Gun I'nder Nose.
SPOKANE. Wash.. Sept. 12. (Spe
cial.) "Put down that baby and dig
up your money," was the command
given bv the leader of a pair of masked
thugs to E. W. Adams, proprietor of the
Kenwood grocery store, this evening.
In the tore. purchasing the good things
for the Sunday dinner, were two women
and the groceryman was holding his
baby in his arms. The demand on the
grocer was backed up by a revolver,
and Adams put down the baby, who
toddled about the store while the father
tremblingly emptied the till and his
pockets.
Meanwhile the other thug terrified
the women but their terror was not
the sort that ties the tongue.
"You ought to be ashamed of your
self." said one woman to the holdup.
She' had picked up a banana 'which the
thug for a moment evidently thought
might be a weapon. "We don't Intend
to harm you." he said to her, "you put
down that banana and quit your rag
chewing." The woman and Adams then held up
their hands in the air until the maraud
ers had taken all the money the grocer
had. The women were not robbed.
The Kenwood is a corner grocery in a
well populated section of the residence
district. "
WINSTON CHURCHILL WEDS
Young English Statesman Marries
Miss Hosier at Westminster.
LONDON. Sept. 12. Winston Spen
cer Churchill, president of the Board
of Trade, was married in this city this
afternoon to Clementine, daughter of
the late Sir Henry Montague-Hosier,
who for 32 years was secretary for
Llovds. The ceremony occurred at St.
Margaret's Church. The congregation
attending the ceremony "Included the
leaders of both political parties and
persons prominent In society to the
number of about sow, wnue crowas oi
CHECK UPON FIRES
Protection Needed at Mouth
of the Columbia.
WIRELESS UP TO ARCTIC
Experts Now Working on Extension
of System of Communica
tion With Far North
ern Towns.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington. Sept. 12. Bids will soon be invtted
for installing fire protection systems in
defenses at the mouth of the Columbia
River. The plans are nearing completion.
Sixty thousand dollars have been allotted
for this project.
Army and Navy wireless experts are
working in unison in the extension of a
system of communication in the Far
North. The War Department has been
advised of the probable completion during
ihe preent month of the new wireless sta
tions in Alaska and the Navy Depart
ment has arranged to have a wireless
station on Mummy Island at the mouth
of Prince William Sound. ' This station
will operate in connection with the Army
stations in the interior of Alaska, and
especially with . stations established this
year. '
The Army has the Burnside and the
Navy has the Yorktown in Alaskan
waters on wireless installation w.ith the
prospect that the chain of stations will
be completed by the close of thts season.
FORT WARD IMPROVEMENTS
War Department Will Increase Ac
commodations at the Post.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington. Sept. 12. It is planned to add to
accommodations at Fort Ward. Wash.,
to provide a garrison of two companies
of Coast Artillery. The scheme looks to
the erection of barracks for two com
panies, one Field Officers', quarters, two
Captains' quarters, four Lieutenants'
quarters, six noncommissioned Staff Of
ficers' quarters, two firemen's quarters,
the erection of other buildings, clearing
of the reservation, grading, construction
of roads and the installation of water and
sewer systems.' About JS7.000 will be spent
this year in improvements, including bar
racks for one company, and later other
work will be done.
The Quartermaster-General has au
thorized the construction of two double
noncommissioned officers' quarters and
one double set of firemen's quarters a.t
Fort Worden. Wash.
Authority is also granted for the con
struction of two double sets of noncom
missioned officers' quarters and one
double set of firemens' quarters at Fort
Casey, Wash.
Stationery Engineers Officers.
DENVER, Sept. 12. The National
Association of Stationary Engineers
concluded Its convention here last
night by selecting Columbus, O., as the
the curious gathered jn the church and I next meeting place, ana- eiecun g xne
. v. f the home of the bride. I following officers: President. Fred
Fisher, Los Angeles; vice-president,
William J. Reynolds. Hoboken, N. J.;
secretary. T. W. Raven. Chicago: treas
urer, S. B. Force. Pittsburg. The la
dies' auxiliary elected Mrs. Dora
Weaver, of Columbus, president.
CLARK ESCAPES; RETAKEN
Man Wanted in Portland on For
gery Charge Breaks His Word.
SEATTLE. Wash., Sept. 12. (Special.)
When permission had been given him to
visit his wife who lay at the point of
death in a hospital at Edmonton, Alberta,
Harry Clark, of Portland, now a prisoner
at the city Jail, made a desperate attempt
to escape several days ago. He was
recaptured. Last night he arrived In
Seattle on the steamship Princess Royal
in charge of Detective Sergeant C. J. Grif
fith, of Edmonton, and B. F. Scott, mana
ger of the International Conservatory of
Music of Portland, the concern Clark is
alleged to have defrauded.
Forgery Is the charge against Clark in
Portland and he admits he Is guilty. He
will be taken to Portland this morning.
Sergeant Griffith arrested him and he
then requested that he be allowed to
visit the local hospital to see his wife,
who was in a very critical condition. He
gave his word of honor that he would
make no attempt to escape while in the
hospital. He rushed out of the -back door
of the. institution and disappeared before
the officers who had him in charge could
catch him. He, traveled five miles out
of town on foot before a posse ran him
down.
RECOVERS WILL OF VICTIM
Lawyer Finds Mrs. Johnston's Tes
tament Had Been Tampered With.
SEATTLE. Sept. 12. The will of Mrs.
Belle Johnston, wife of Lee A. Johnston,
who is charged with murdering her at
Nome, October 31. 1905, today fell into the
lyinds. through relatives of the dead wo
man, of Attorney James T. Lwler. who
drew up the paper four years ago when
the victim was on her way to Alaska.
She owned property worth J4S0O at her
home in Butte. Mont., and in the will be
queathed it to her two sisters. The names
of the real beneficiaries were torn off
and in a cramped hand some, person had
attempted to alter its conditions.
The will was found In Johnston's efTects
after his arrest here on the charge of
murder. Johnston admitted cutting up the
body of his wife, but claimed it had been
done at her request in a. note she eft
him in the cabin after committing suicide.
' Aberdeen 7 ; Spokane 6. '
ABERDEEN. Wash., Sept 12. (Spe
cial ) The champions won an exciting
contest this afternoon by hammering out
the victory In the final inning, after they
had tossed away their previous chances
to win. In the ninth, with the score 6
to 3 in Spokane's favor, the Cats landed
on Rastv Wright s delivery, and Jensen,
who was sent in to stave off defeat, fared
no better. Six hits, including two- two
baggers and a three-bagger, gave Aber
deen four runs and the game. TheKsr:
Spokane ...... 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 16 8 2
Aberdeen .... 0 2 0 1 0 0 0. 0 4-7 13 1
Batteries Wright. Jensen and Rogers;
Starkell and Boettlger.
Poles Object to Census.
CHICAGO. Sept. 12. Alleged blunders
in the recent school census of Chicago
by which thousands of Polish-Americans
were listed as Russians. Germans and
Austrians have aroused Chicago citizens
of the Polish race.' An Investigation has
been started, with the result, it is said.
v.-. .ImdHv a mlncnunt of Over 100.000
has been proved. Prominent Polish-Amer-
uahty
THE IMPORTANT FEATURES OF
Correct Clothes
AND
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nox
World-
Renowned
MEN OF DRESSY IDEAS DEMAND
THEM THERE'S A REASON
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iC"-F.01 'f,!?'!"-. .n. Vccord- 1 the mistakes were made intentionally for litical strength of the nationality.
prif ir rvrrr; iitcu m
$1.25 Lawn Waists
59c
Made of fine quality -white India lawn,
with allover embroidery fronts, button
back, short or three-quarter sleeves,
all sizes, actual $1.23 value, CQ
,i yjyj
$1.75 Lawn Waists
79c
Made of fine sheer white lawn, with
handsome allover embroidery
fronts, some with pleats and inser
tions, short sleeves, button backs,
all sizes, actual $1.75 7Qf
value, sale price t s
The Store With a
Liberal Money
Back Policy.
SAM. E. WERTHEIMER, Pres. and Gen'l. Manager.
CORNER
FIFTH AND
ALDER
Fine $3.50 Waists
$1.95
They are strictly tailored in fine
striped Madras or white damask,
laundered collar and cuffs, some
with pleated bosoms, ac-AM QC
tual $3.50 val., sale price P--.-7J
$7.50 Lingerie Waists
$2.95
The celebrated "Blue Ribbon Brand."
made of fintst sheer white mull, with
handsome medallion and lace yokes,
some hand made lace yokes, and values
ranging from $7.50 to $10, QC
sale price PSJ
Gome and See Us, Even if Only Out of Idle Curiosity
Our store is truly an exposition in itself. A shopper's paradise. A novelty seeker's retreat We , want you .SlJA.
your time. It makes no difference whether you come with any Prchas,ng .dea or not Our best Tlou to roam at wili. or will furnish you a guide, so
Yoa mil b ro.y tntu . cn w k 'X TT tftentioD. Make the trip tomorrow.
U1UI CUUll pal jJUtll I JL auvwwuv f J o -
Special Sale of Distinctive New Fall
Suit Models at $14.5,
$22.50 and $27.50
The Suits at $14.95
IVILIkJ ' --- --
$14.95
The Suits at $14.05 include the much-favored 36
inch demi or tieht-fUting coat suits. Severely plain
tailored. Notch" collars,. mannish sleeves. All satin
lined. Extremely wide, full skirts in pleated or
cored effects. Broadcloth or novelty suiting. iew
colors and black, actual $25
values, at the marvelously
low price
The Suits at $22.50
The Suits at $"22.50 are charming long-coat effects
and short-coat styles, carried out with all the
nobby features shown this season. Splendid suits
that'll please the most exacting woman. Beautiful
all-wool fancy striped or plain materials are
shown in choice colore as well as black. The skirts,
too, are especially attractive, actual $Jo.llu values.
Extraordinary value lor
tomorrow's selling at
The Suits at $18.75
The Suits at $13.75 are the long-coat suits with the
popular semi-back. Very classy models. Perfectly
tailored, stunningly fitted. Coats all satin-lined.
1n . f.mcv striDed - worsteds and plain
broadcloths. Skirts are specially noteworthy for
their fullness, actual $30
values. Specially priced
for tomorrow at
iauy noiewunujr xui
.$18.75
The Suits at $27.50
$22.50
The Suits at $27.50 are the Empire style, fancy
front and plain tailored. Some with vents in back
and buttoned. Nobby pockets. Clever long sleeves.
Smart gored skirts with graceful flare. Modified
pleated effects with folds or buttons. Every skirt
wide and full. Beautiful hard twisted worsteds in
wide assortment of striped cheviots and broad
cloths. Coats satin bned,
some with Skinner 6atin,
actual $45 values
$27.50
only
SPECIAL The size range is complete in all lines including .
a number of large size, 42 and .44.
Beautiful HS" Switches 95c
Another week of tremendous cut prices in ALL grades of hair. Giving it away was the exclama
tion of the manv hundreds who bought last week. . We have another wagonload for this week at
the same prices. All cosmetics at half price. Special prices on all work, including featural sur
gery. Expert Chiropodist. The latest style of hairdress with every shampoo. Ladies, I am hereV
to stay, and wish to give you a hearty welcome and a royal benefit as well.-AZA HOLMES
Jewelry
and
Gut Glass
200 ladies' 20-year gold-filled
Watches, Elgin or AValtharn
$11.59
150 12-size thin-mold, 20
year case, Elgin or Waltham
$11.59
150 16-size, thin model, 20-3-ear
case, Elgin or Waltham
$11.59
200 cut-glass 8-inch Bowls,
$4.00 value
$2.59
500 Stickpins, 75c value
14c
50 cut-glass Sugars and
Creamery, $7.00 value
$3.29
Tomorrow only. Mail orders
received.
500 Brooches, solid gold
filled, all colors stones,
value $1.00
23c
Millinery
New, Effective, Economical
EVERYTHING in
this entire stock is
the embodiment of the
latest style points. The
chicest of French shapes
the finest of wings, rib
bons and fancy feathers
are combined in making these most
. ' m m
fetchingly artistic creations which
are offered to you at a third less than
you would have to pay elsewhere,
could these hats be duplicated. Why
can we do this? Because we buy ad
vantageously. We have a large stock
but it is all good goods no waste.
Whether you want a hat for dress,
semi dress or a trim street hat, we
have it. See us before selecting. Milli
nery artist in constant supervision.
oes
Monday Morning
our Shoe Depart
ment opens in full
blast. See our $3
and $3.50 shoes for
women who know
Hnrc
To introduce our Fur De
partment v.-e will allow
33V3 Off
Marked Prices
Silk Dress Skirts
at $7.95
Made of extra fine quality
taffeta silk, elegantly tai
lored, newest cut flare
skirts. Regular retail val
ues up to $20.00.
Special for . . . .
$7.95
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