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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL", PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23M 1908. C0UI1CIL1 II PUT , ell and Morrison, and the only effect of sentencing these men to Jail will be to dlseredlt the oonrts," J. D. M. Crockwell, business agent of Inside electrical workers: "This la the torowning Infamy, the most dastardly thing ever -perpetrated on a free people. The sending of these men to Jail will have a fur-reaching ef fect upon the straggle between capital and labor. "It shews plainly that the battle be tween labor and capital is on to a fin ish, and the action of Justice Wright hows plainly on which side the federal courts will be found." . , recommendation by the street commit- Councilmen Annand and others in sisted that the committee make some kind of a report and moved for pre ferring. After a tediously monotonous discussion the motion carried. Kellaher's ordinance providing that all overhead electric wires be placed underground was also rereferred to the street committee. , GROCERIES SHORT;" ' WANTS MONEY BACK Alleging that -he was fraudulently beaten out of $1,155, T. E. Hills, pro prietor of a grocery store at 23$ Larra bee street, is today suing J. D, Swank and C, -A. Williams, the former owners of the grocery, In the circuit court Hills complains that when he purchased the store, Williams and Swank repre sented to him that the goods, then In the place, were - worth $3750, whereas they were really worth but $2595. He says that he paid them $250 and in addi tion gave them a deed to a piece of groperty in Grants Pass worth $3600. e asks for the return of his $1155 and for. the costs of the suit. f r6 &! -mm Bill! Oil SfMKIG The : ItI ;o s .t in Value Smoking In the council cham ber at the city hall has been prohibited. Councilman Vaughn, himself puffing vigorously, be tween verbal eruptions, moved to this effect this morning and (he council adopted his resolution by a vote of 8 to 5. The resolution was retaliatory on the part of Mr. Vaughn. The counell has Just voted down ft resolution Erecting- the Portland Railway, Light ft Power company to allow smoking on streetcars. Dr. Cottell, who la an inveterate smoker, was one of those who voted to put the ban on the weed.;' He said he would swear, off New Tear's anyway. BEST in Quality PAVING SQUABBLE IS- . NOT YET SETTLED The council this morning , rereferred both stone and block and vitrified brick petitions to the street committee. The petitions to 'improve a. large area in the newly created assessment district in - the warehouse section ' of the city were sent to the lawmakers without Mj-Tiiii Him r ItWSllllMMIIIISS , I - m ' GOMPERS LOSES ,v (Continued from Page One.) - " In articles in the Federationlot i Xe name of the firm also' was published in the "unfair list." V " ; Gompers has : frequently said he 'would rather. o to jail than keep silent on what he. considers an Invasion of the I'lsritM at unions. ; ' s , Justice Wright said he would fix such a penalty ' as would aeter omers rrom folldwlnK ."the examples In outlawry.". He said he would endeavor in his de cision to "vindicate the orderly pcwer , of Judicial tribunals and establish me supremacy of the law." It is understood that a statement will he issued from the ofriclal tieadquar ters of the federation. The. chub la the rievelonment of one of the bitterest fights in the history of American unions. At trie neaa or me ftght against the labor leaders was James A. Van Cleave, president of the Buck Stove and Range company, who is also president of the .National Associa tion of Manufacturers. Van Cleave is one of the most prom inent' enemies of organised labor In America. He led the fights at the Chicago and Denver national conven tions last summer -against the anti-ln-Ju net Ion planks proposed for the plat forms of the Democratic and Repub lican parties. The Buck. Stove and Bangs case has been in the courts in one phase or an other for several year. Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison, who were in court when the opinion was read and gave notice of an appeal, were released on bonds of f 5000, $4000 and $3000 respectively. Vanoleave Pleased. St. Louis, Dec. 23. J. W. Vancleave, president of the Bucks Stove & Range company showed by his actions today that he was well pleased with the de cision of Justice Wright today seu fencing .Samuel Gompers, Frank Morri son and John Mitchell of the A. F. of L. to prison. He refused to discuss the decision, however, dismissing the matr ter by saying: "I think it is better not to make any comment on the de cision now." MINE WORKERS MEET TO FORM PLANS FOR ACTION . ! (United Pms Leased Wire. I Indianapolis, Dec. 23. 'The United Mine (Workers of America today in ex ecutive session formed plans for radical action in behalf of former President John Mitchell, one of the sentenced la bor leaders. secretary Kyan reruaea to disclose the nature of the Intended action, declaring that during the ab sence of President Lewis he could make nothing public- ILLINOIS MINERS MAKE PROTEST (Halted Press Ussed Wlr. Springfield, 111., Dec 23. When word Of the decision In the case of Gompers, Morrison and Mitchell reached tbls city President Walker of the Illinois miners immediately called a conference of the officers of the organization. They later sent to President Roosevelt a telegram protesting against the decision of Jus tice Wright. .-, LOCAL LABOR LEADERS DECLARE "IT IS AN OUTRAGE" ii ii' V i I . t ... ' ' ; . When apprised by The Journal of the action of justice Wright in sentencing Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison to jail, local officials of organised labor did not hesitate to characterize the proceeding as an outrage, and declared that its ef fect would be to more closely unite the various labor organizations, and at the same time earn for the federal courts the contempt of all fair-minded'' men. , "The senteno is an outrage," said X. J. Parkinson, managing editor of the labor press. . "X cant find words to ex press my indignation at such a prooeed tag. The Federation of Iiabor, to a man, approves the action of Gompers, Mitch PIANO CHRISTMAS Why not have music in your home this Christ mas ? We received two carloads of fine Pianos yes terday that we did not expert until January 1. MAKE HOME, HAPPY We therefore have 24 Pianos more than we need for this week and will place them with 24 families who otherwise will not have music in their homes, for the Christmas holiday season. Call early and tell who you are and where you live and we will send the Piano to your home. We urge those who have not expected to have a Piano for Christmas to take advantage of this offer. The Piano -is free absolutely no charge- you pay for the dray expenses only. Wishing you a merry Christmas. Sherman, Clay & Co. OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE Xmas Presents for Boys and Girls ;0 EVENINGS V 'jt T VEHICLES J OF ALL . KINDS FOR THE CHILDREN iS Tomorrow Will Be the Last Day Betore Xmas Let This Be Your Christmas Store It Is Crowded With Quality Gifts That Are Not Expensive If there is a certain amount of money you are planning to put , into Christmas gifts and if you prefer the kinds that are absolutely certain to please, come to this store it is completely filled with the biggest and handsomest assortment of Christmas goods possible to show. Then, too, gifts from this store are keenly appreciated by most people they know they are of reliable quality -yet they are no more expensive to you than other kinds of un known quality. Here are gifts that will please any one. Our Store Will Remain Open Tomorrow Evening 11 (MP . - it..,..;, . . mm (mu " ' id Christmas Silks at Nearly V2 Great Bargain Lot of the Season's Most Wanted Styles What would please "her" more than a beautiful waist or dress pattern of stylish silk? Gift buyers are finding wondwful oppor tunities in this great Christmas sale of silks. Here are three heaping tables of the prettiest silks ever shown at this store at any time all' of them. are worth a lot more than their present selling prices and they are just the silks for dresses, waists, petticoats, kimonos, linings and fancy work. All are high-grade fabrics all are thoroughly reliable selling at about half price. SILKS WORTH 85c TO gl.25 A YARD, AT ft Women's Neckwear at Reduced Prices Tomorrow we place on sale the second shipment of the great special purchase of a manufacturer's entire surplus stock ot women s aaimy Neckwear. The showing consists of the latest and best designs of the season, made of satin, French lace, messaline silks, silk and gold braid, chiffon, medallions, etc The benefit of this pur chase comes in time to give you . a full season's supply. and - enables you to cnoose .... . from the finest assortment ever shown in this clty Those who have Christmas shopping to do should not overlook this sale. ALL ARE BIG REDUCTIONS FROM ORIGINAL PRICES All 35c and 40c kinds, now 23 All 75c and 85c kinds, now 48 All $15 kinds, on sale at 85 AH $2,00 kinds, on sale at f 1.19 Best 50c kinds on sale at 33? Best $1.00 kinds, on sale at..... 50 All $1.50 kinds, on sale at 98 All $2.50 kinds, on sale at f 1.75 dialing; Dish Aprons Tour holes bow of th nsatsst assort ment of dainty little Tsa and Ohaflsf Blab Aprons ws navo svsi yst displayed; they are mads of rood quality lawn, organdie or i Mm linen, trimmed with dainty embxolJlc. laoes and ribbons; your onolos of any of these pretty little Aprons at remarkably low prices as quo tea miowi 11.00 values at ., 76c and 85a values at. , 60c and 66o values at........... 43 15c and 8 So values at... 25 BAznrr oobsxt cotexs, rso values, 504. Corset Covers, made of extra fine nainsook, prettily trimmed with embroideries, laces and ribbons: all slses from 34 to 44; extra well made and neatly finished; best Eft He values, specially priced "wv :::::-.v.::::::l 1! Lit' : b Give An UMBRELLA Here's a Bargain You can select your Christmas Umbrellas from our vast assort ment with the certainty that it is reliable and safe and the Dest tne price win buy. Silk and Wool Gold Handled Umbrellas Aa umbrella, if it is a B-ood one. Is always an aocepta bis Xmas sift But make oer- ' tain that the umbrella you buy Is reliably mad. Only this kind will be found aero, A very special pur chase is offered for year consideration vel- ues that are nnaatobablo. $S, fs A WD $7 VAX.UZS, TOB THIS BAXS S2.98 BTOTB OTB WWBOW DISPLAY Handsome new Um brellas for women, made with beautiful handles; over 1000 brand new umbrellas, made with the best quality silk and wool rainproof covering; (more durable than all silk), with covers that roll very closely, on the first grade paragon frames, with steel rod but the most attractive part is the handles, beautiful handles in hundreds of pretty styles, large gold and pearl han dles, large Silver and pearl handles, also handles of gun metal, gold, ailver, etc.. In an unlimited assort ment of new designs; no store anywhere can lay claim to a choicer or richer line. Not an umbrella in the lot worth less than IS. and values run from that ud to 17. The handles are worth more than we are asking- for these umoreuas. wny not ouyror gin purposes? TOUK OXOIOB OT TWM SS tni Z.OT AT ... ..... .77 ajii.inf lor $2.98 Visit OurToylandin the Basement Com and feel young arain. Toyland will whisk you back - to childhood days. And brina" the ehildrea along, too. Ton and th ohlldrsn will miss a great treat if you dont take the trip. Hun dreds of novelties ia the toy lias are hers many things to brine Joy to the heart of th ehUd at small eost to you. ' TXESS BPECTAUS TO TBXB BAXJi ' Walter Cratne's 10c Picture Books ...' Set ABC Picture Books, 25c kinds, at 20 largo Picture Blocks, 60c kinds ....39 Large A-B-C Cubes, 65c' kinds, at 45 Large Picture Books, $1.00 kinds .69 Burnt Wood Pieces, 40c kinds, at 15 Buster Brown Books, 16c kinds, at 6 Colored Story Books, 25c kinds, at 1 5 Iron Doll Beds, 11.00 kinds, at .....69e Iron Dolt Beds, 50c kinds, at ..39 Iron Doll Beds, 25c kinds, at : ........19 Hand Cars for boys, 13.50 kinds, at .......... .S2, 98 Large Paint Boxes, 25o kinds, at ,. .....19 Games of all descriptions, 25c kinds j... .. 19 Large nickel Horns S5o kinds, at..... 2fl Large Drums, 50c klnds at ............................. .39 KAKB TOTTB TOT PXTKCKASES sTOWf DOST SXATI WB WZXA SEXOTSB TOTTB FXTECXABZ8 AT AST TZMB TOU WTSS T" r Always Acceptable Select From These Com direct to headquarters and choose from th finest stook of slippers hereabouts. Below w list just a few of th rplsndid thing you will find here, all as reasonably priced as thosei KSU UI A TVW OF TXB aVSCXAA . VA&UXS. Women's felt, fur-trimmed Juliets, with high back and front either- buckle or best quality satin bow; worth, $1.60. Tour choice for this sale.: per pair ..99 Men's embroidered Slippers. $1.00 values . 69 Hen's An Kid Slippers, tl.50 val..99 Men's tan Kid Slippers, $1.69 val.pl. in Men's Faust Slippers, $3 value. .2.00 Men's 12.00 Slippers ........... 1.49 Men's $2.60 Slippers .......... .J62. OO Men's Cavalier Kid Slippers, $3 vain ..H2.25 la If GlOVeS Are On Your List Buy Them Here There are none better made and jtone that give more satisfactory service than the ones we sell Everybody knows the Jouvin, Fownes, Perrin, Adler and Kayser brands of gloves as the best pre fer them because they are always style leaders, fit perfectly and are reliable. IF YOU DONT KNOW THE SIZE, BUY A GLOVE CERTIFICATE GOOD AT ANY TIME. CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS AT THE GLOVE DEPARTMENT. Ask for the Eudora, a perfect-fitting and well-wearing- two and three-clasp Kid Glove, in all colors; a guarantee with every pair GLOVES IN PRETTY CHRISTMAS BOXES Silkatrine Gloves in all colors, put tip in pretty Christmas boxes .....1.,.,.".,.,'........... 50 The far-famed La France Glove, the bes$ $1 glove in the world; it is tW-clasp and comes " firt in all staple colors................................. ........ .j... ........ . i, f 1UU are most acceptable the re cipient : makes selection. $1.50 Glove Bonds Gift Bonds Good for merchandise in any section of our store. t sr : & Honeyman Hardware Gq. Fourth and Alder Sts.
