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35 TIIE SUNDAY OREGONIAN,' PORTLAND, DECEMBER 5, 1909. EMPLOYES IN EAST TO DISCUSS STRIKE J Sf the striking switchmen who are mem ' bers. of the switchmen's union. Two men at Proctor applied to the , Northern Pacific tor work. The union men attempted to stop these ana they appealed. Switchmen Will Make Same Demands as Those of Northwest. CONFER FIRST OF WEEK President of Cnion Announces Meet ing With Board of Managers of Kallroads, bnt Will Make No Statement of Trouble. ST. PAUL, Dec. 4. Frank T. Hawley, president of the Switchmen's Union of North America, tonight authorized the statement that a conference would be huld on Monday or Tuesday of next week in Chicago between the board of man aeers of the railroads and a committee of the switchmen's union representing those employed on all Hues west of Buf falo, N. V., but not including the North west. At that time the switchmen will make a demand for the Game concessions asked by the switchmen of the Northwest now on a strike. Asked as to the probability of a strike if the demands of the switchmen are re fused, Mr. Hawley said he did not care to make a statement at present. TtOADS HAVE EXOCGH MEX NOW Directed to Cease Siring, More ' Switchmen Freight Moves. CHICAGO, Dec. 4. Late . tonight the general managers' committee of the rail roads involved in the strike. Issued the following statement, through O. L, Dick won. of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad: "The generaK managers' committee has just receivl .telegraphic notice from the roads entering St. Paul to discontinue the employment of men. The following tele gram was received from J. M. Gruber, general manager of the Great Northern: With the SoO additional switchmen you now have in Chicago tonight, this will give us more men than all roads put together can possibly use on account of bo many of the old switchmen returning to work today at most yards from Se attle east. Conditions are practically normal. "All roads have cancelled embargo notices and are now actually accepting and moving without interruption traffic, Including livestock and perishable freight." fc KOADS ASSEKT AND MEN DENY Diametrically Opposing Statements Issued by Rival Interests. ST. PAUL, Dec. 4. A continued issu nnce of diametrically opposed statements from railroads and strike headquarters marked the progress of tha switchmen's strike tonight. To the statement of General Manager ( Gruber. of the Great Northern, that ail the available strikebreakers, are not need ed on account of so many old switchmen returning to work. President Hawley of the Switchmen's Union replied that only two men have returned to work in the Twin Cities, one of them a switch-tender and the other a yardma!?ter. To the railroads' statement that condi tions at all points are normal or rapidly becoming so. President Hawley said not a switch engine has moved at the Minne sota transfer, the pivotal point. To the railroads' assertion that there is now a free movement of freight. Presi dent Hawley stated that today the offi cials sent delay notices to Minneapolis shippers so that they would not be held resovnsiblo. As evidence that the em bargo has not been broken, said Mr. Hawley. Minneapolis business men late this afternoon made another appeal to the railroad to try to alleviate present conditions. Both sides say there is no immediate prospect of a ionference to effect a settle ment.' - ; . . : EMBARGO NO LONGER EXISTS Portland Agents of Hill Lines Accept Freight for All Points. Under Instructions from the East, I Portland representatives of the North ern Pacific and the Great Northern, Hill lines, yesterday raised the embargo and began accepting all classes of freight for all, points. During the day a full trainload of freight, consigned to Portland merchants, was received over the nnlra n Pnrtlanil 1 . 1 having been delivered to the North' I Bank at Spokane by the Northern Pa cific and. the Great Northern. , The movement of freight by the Hill roads out of this city has been resumed with the regularity that prevailed prior to the strike declaration, according to the local representatives of these roads. "We are in receipt of telegraphic ad vices from our St. Paul offices to the effect that all connecting lines have been advised that we will receive and handle any business. Including perish able freight, that may be delivered to us at Duluth, St. Paul and Minneapolis," said F. H. Fogarty, assistant general freight agent of the Northern Pacific, yesterday. "We also are informed that the general situation at intermediate points on our line is much Improved. We are moving all of the set out, per ishable and livestock shipments from all points on the line. "The situation, as far as outbound freight shipments are concerned. Is as follows: We will accept all freight, carloads and less, dead freight, perish able and livestock destined to all points on the Pacific division, with thj excep tion of points west of MeCormick, on the South Bend branch. West of Hoqui am, on the Grays Harbor line, is still blocked by slides and washouts. These districts are expected to be opened to morrow. We will also accept freight for Tacoma and Seattle points, and be tween Tacoma and Seattle, and between Seattle and Lester." Acting under similar Instructions, H. A. Jackson, assistant freight and pas senger agent for the Great Northern at Portland, yesterday raised the embargo and authorized the acceptance by the agents of his company of all classes of freight destined to all points on his road. FREIGHT MOVES ALONG SOUND Service Will Be Fully Restored Soon, Officials Say. SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 4 The North ern Pacific and Great Northern Rail ways are handling two trains of freight daily each way between Seattle nI the East and local consignments are also cared for, although not all the yard engines are manned. Operating officials of the railways say that with the present rate of prog ress the freight service will be re stored next week. The switchmen's strike causes much less comment than the rumors of a demand upon all the roads In the coun try for a general increase 'of employes' wages. ALL TRAINS RUNNING ON TIME . Nine Men From Portland Hclp.MoTe Freight in Tacoma. TACOMA, Dec. 4. All regular freight trains on the Northern Pacific left To coma on time today. The switching of freight cars was done by nine engines, with full crews, the force of switchmen being augmented by the addition of nine men from Portland. .The strikers assert that some of tha men who at first refused to go out have joined their ranks, and retain the same oonfident attitude- assumed when they first walked out. I ... GENERAL STRIKE IS FLOUTED Kruttschnitt, of 'llarriman Lines, Calls Story Exaggeration. . OGDEN, Utah, Dec. 4. Julius Krutt schnltt, director of operation of -the Hurriman lines, when questioned ho;e today as to the report of a pending gen eral strike, said the story was a wild exaggeration. He explained that grievance commit tees from the railroad employes' ---ganizatlons frequently seek readjust ments of wage scales and that invari ably these differences are settled ami cably. , BROTHERHOOD MEX MAY WORK Ruling Permits Trainmen to Take Places of Strikers. DULUTH, Minn.,. Dec. 4. An- order Is sued today by A. F. Whitney, "vice-president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, permits members of the broth erhood to ko to work, taking the plaoes CONGRESS TO SHOW TAFT (Continued From Firnt Page.) sion. but if a postponement be attempted, friends of the postal savings system promise to create trouble. Some of the amendments to the Inter state commerce act which Mr. Taft ad vocated In his speeches during his recent trip through the country are of a nature to make the conservatives of Congress stand aghast. That some of the amend ments will be made, there Is no reason to doubt, but that the President will secure all It is believed he favors, is ' open to serious question. It is taken for granted, perhaps, that many resolutions providing an Investigation of the sugar trust frauds will be offered, but the introduction of a resolution is one thing, and Its passage Is another. Six Small Blazes Occur. Six small blazes from defective chim neys called out the fire department last night. Little damage resulted in any case. A Are that originated from an over heated furnace pipe in the home of G. A. Shustrum. 1160 Bast Lincoln street, at 8 o'clock last night, resulted in J50 dam age. Alarms sent the department scurry ing to 248 Columbia street twice during the evening. Chimney fires also brought the apparatus to 673 Hood street, 862 Divi sion street, and 257 Thirteenth street. Snow Covers Kansas. TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 4. Kansas is covered tonight with a blanket of snow and sleet. Colorado Shivers at Zero. DENVER, Dec. 4. Zero weather is universal throughout Colorado tonight. ' V ' 1 Prices Reduced 25 on Our Entire Stock of Men's, Young Men's and Boys' Clothing! This is the greatest offer of the season. You not only save 25 per cent; on the price of every garment, but you also get your choice of this Winter's latest fabrics' in all the new color effects, and fashioned by America's foremost tailors. See for yourself the su perb workmanship and wide range of patterns. PK5r" We want you to see our fine Raincoats II m? with the new Presto collar, which can be quickly changed from the conventional collar J to a warm, tight-closing protecting storm collar. For men and young men. Suits for Men, Young Men $15 Suits, reduced to $11.25 $18 Suits, reduced to $13.50 $20 Suits, reduced to $15.00 $25 Suits, reduced to $18.75 $30 Suits, reduced to $22.50 $35 Suits, reduced to. . . $26.25 Raincoats and Overcoats $15 values marked down to $11.25 $18 values marked down to $13.50 $20 values marked down to. . . . . .$15.00 $25 values marked down to. ... $18.75 $30 values marked down to. ...... . $22.50 Boys' Finely 4 to 16 Years. . These Suits are made of plain Serge, fancy Cassi meres, Vicunas, Cheviots and Meltons, by the foremost mills in the world the tailoring cannot be excelled. Bring the lad in and get him one of the swell suits. You will be astonished at the excellent values offered. Quality considered, we are of fering the greatest bargains of the year. Boys' $5.00 Suits, now $4.0O Boys' $6.50 Suits, now $5.00 Boys' $8.00 Suits, now . , '. $6.0O Boys' $10.00 Suits, now .". $7.50 r Salem Woolen Mills Clothing Go. Grant Phegley, Manager Outfitters tor Men and Boys Seventh and Stark Streets TABLET TRUST PROBED BOISE FINDS AGREEMENT TO MAKE STUDENTS PAY. Merchant Who Cuts Price Hears From Makers Coal Trust to Be Investigated, Too. BOISE3. Idaho, Dec. 4. (Special.) Tha school tablet trust.' alleged to- be backed by J. C. Clair A Co., of Huntington, Pa., will be investigated by the Department of Justice through the District Attorney's office here,, on the ground that It is operating in this state in violation of the Sherman anti-trust act. It is charged a trust has been formed in restraint of trade by co-operation with retail dealers and the board of school trustees In this city to sell a soeciflc style of tablet at the cost of 10 cents. C. C. Anderson, owner of a department store, has sold the tablets designated by the board at eight cents apiece. The manufacturers demanded that he sell at the price agreed upon. Facte pertaining to the combination, which It is alleged is operative in many other cities and states, were laid before the District Attorney's office and for warded to the Department of Justice at Washington. This office also intends to probe the coal trust, said to be operating In the state. DUKE COMING FOR ANSWER Abruzzi Will Ask Miss Elklns Again Next Spring. CHICAGO, Dec. . A Washington special "to the Record-Herald says: The Duke of the Abruzzi, in a letter to a friend received here yesterday, declares that his recent promotion to the Vice-Admiralty of te Italian navy will " not interfere with his plans to visit this country early In the Sprang. He will give four lectures on the ascent slon of Asiatic mountains. It is reported that this visit will take place with the understanding that he will not be treated as a visiting member of the royal house. The in formality is said by his friends to indi cate a desire to receive a reply from Miss Katherine Elklns. One of - her closest friends says she will have made up her mind by that time as to whether she will yield her hand. GUN FOR AIRSHIPS NEXT ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT IS AT WORK ON PROBLEM. For Short Ranges Small Arms or Machine Guns Thought to Be Most Effective. WASHINGTON. Dec. 4. A gun is being designed by Army ordnance experts for the purpose of shooting dirigible balloons and aeroplanes. General Crozier, Chief of Ordnance, in his annual report today outlines some of the difficulties which the gun must overcome. Chief among these Is the high speed at which air craft move. -. For short ranges. General Crozier says it is possible that the fire of small arms or machine guns will prove most effective. Sixty United States 30-callber rifles are being fitted with a controller for vertical fire. Class in Manual Training Formed. A free evening class for men has been organized at the Portland School of Trades for the purpose of training bright young carpenters or cabinet-makers to be come manual training teachers. Grad uates of this class will be eligible to fill vacancies in the manual training depart ment of the Portland schools. Further information may be obtained from the principal at the school. Eleventh and Couch. Phone Main 548. CHIPPEWAS IN NEW HOME Braves Installed on Black feet Res ervation Recently -Withdram.- WA3HINGTON, Dec. 4 Chief Rock boy and his band of 125 Chippewa braves are now officially at home in then- new hunting-grounds on the Blackfeet Reser vatiqn in Montana and 1,300.000 acres in Valtey County of that state which , were withdrawn to make '.'a home for the In dians have been reopened to settlement. Rockboy and his tribe got a real ex ample of rapid transit in Indian affairs. The Department of the Interior had in tended to let them locate in Valley Coun ty near the Forest Peck Reservation. Some of the white settlers protested and the department became convinced the Redmen would do better in a land where they .could hunt and fish. On November 1. Superintendent Logan of the Fort Belknap Indian School, was instructed to find a new place for Rockboy and within two weeks he had them all on a special train speeding for the new hunting-grounds on the Blackfeet Reservation. Light Snow at Bal.er. BAKER CITY. Or., Dec. 4. (Special.) Baker tonight has about two Inches of snow, accompanied by a light wind. The temperature is 20 above. TO PREVENT DANDRUFF Dandruff is not always a forerunner of baldness, but If dandruff is permitted to remain on the scalp it affects the roote of the hair, making the hair dull in- color, dry and likely to come out when combed- or brushed. Any good shampoo removes dandruff, but it will form again in a day or two if the' "scalp is not in healthy condition. To ' give the scalp and hair health and vitality it is necessary to use a good hair tonic once or twice a week. , To make an excellent hair tonic at home, get from your druggist one ounce of beta quinol and one-half pint alcohol: mix with one-half pint warm water. If preferred, the ounce of beta quinol can be mixed with a pint of bay rum. It is the beta quinol that nourishes the hair follicles and makes the hair long, abund ant and slossy. MILITARY SETS Brushes and comb, real ebony, S3 Silver S5.00 Sterling silver SS to S18.00 CLOTH BRUSHES Finest bristles, a large variety, ranging from silver back at-S2.50 to sterling silver back at S7.50 IPdDIffliBdDXffi PopularPricep Jeweler 294-VasWngton(near fifth) SILVER SPOONS All designs and patterns from the best makers. "1&47" Rogers at 81.25 set to the finest and heavi est sterling at S7.50 set. CANDLESTICKS A bewildering assortment of styles from the silver at S2.50 to the elaborate candelabra at SF18.00. MANICURE SETS All styles and combinations to select from. S2.50 and up to 825.00. WHERE THE MANY ARE MADE MOST HAPPY But once a year the people of this city and its surroundings unite in making one another happy. At Aronson's the best Gifts obtainable may be bought at the smallest prices possible. Aronson's is every body's Christmas store, where reliable Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry may be bought for less Fine Silverware .... ' We are now displaying- a great variety of styles and decorations in all kinds of Silver ware. There are many pieces to select from, and Any will make an acceptable present. We invite inspection. Articles for Men SUGGESTIONS ASH TRATS, CANES, CARD CASES. CARD HOLDERS, CIGAR. CASES, CIGARETTE CASES, CUFF BUTTONS, PHOTO FRAMES, POCKET KNIVES, SHAVING SETS, TOILET ARTICLES, CHAINS AND FOBS, WATCHES, FLASKS, HAIR BRUSHES, HAT BRUSHES, HAT MARKS, ' KEY CHAINS, KEY RINGS, MANICURE ARTICLES, MATCH BOXES, MILITARY SETS, MIRRORS, SMOKER SETS, BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND JEWERY We have many novel effects that are now in vogue. In your quest for some thing elegant and different, please stop in and let us show you these magnificent creations. Diamond s Solitaire, Cluster and Din ner Rings, set with beautiful gems and handsomely wrought mountings, from... $10 to SIOOO Diamond Bracelets S20 to S150 Beautiful Necklaces, diamond set 85o to ftSOO Diamond Set Brooches JglO to KSOO Diamond Scarf Pins 5 to S150 Diamond Link Buttons ft 5 to S150 Brilliant Cut Glass A mere description cannot do our splen- did collection of exquisite Cut Glass ade quate justice. It is . superb and priced very low. Dainty Gifts for the Baby Rattles, Bib Pins. Bowls, Plat'-'?, Knives. Forks, Spoons, Dress Buttons, Drinking Cups, Finger Rings. Dress Pins, Safety Pins Store Open Evenings Solid Gold Watches No doubt but what the present reputa tion for reliability enjoyed bv Aronson's was caused primarily by the satisfaction-giving qualities of their watches. Lady's 14k Gold Elgin Watches; 820 up Gentleman's 14k Gold Elgin Watches $35 up Articles for Ladies SUGGESTIONS BUCKLES, WATCHES, BON BON BOXES, DIAMONDS, BONNET PINS, LORGNETTES, BOOKMARKS, MIRRORS, BRACELETS, PUFF BOXES. BROOCHES, SALT BOTTLES, COMBS, SEALS, COLOGNE BOTTLES TOILET SETS, CARD CASES, UMBRELLAS, CHATELAINES, PENCILS, MANICURE JEWEL CASES, A-.TICLES, LOCKETS, MEN'S SMOKING SETS In silver, brass, art copper, antique top$id oo and a11 6tyles 4'5 A CHILD'S SET Just the thing for the baby or child all kinds.. S1.50 to S5.00 VASES In Hand Painted China, Cut Glass, and Silver applied ware, S2.SO to SIO.OO. 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