THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL", PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23M 1908.
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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.
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Bill! Oil SfMKIG
The :
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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
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GOMPERS LOSES ,v
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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
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(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"
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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
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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
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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
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WZXA SEXOTSB TOTTB FXTECXABZ8 AT AST TZMB TOU WTSS
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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, $3
vain ..H2.25
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If GlOVeS Are On Your List Buy Them Here
There are none better made and jtone that give more satisfactory service than the ones we sell
Everybody knows the Jouvin, Fownes, Perrin, Adler and Kayser brands of gloves as the best pre
fer them because they are always style leaders, fit perfectly and are reliable.
IF YOU DONT KNOW THE SIZE, BUY A GLOVE CERTIFICATE GOOD AT ANY TIME.
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS AT THE GLOVE DEPARTMENT.
Ask for the Eudora, a perfect-fitting and well-wearing- two and three-clasp Kid Glove, in
all colors; a guarantee with every pair
GLOVES IN PRETTY CHRISTMAS BOXES
Silkatrine Gloves in all colors, put tip in pretty Christmas boxes .....1.,.,.".,.,'........... 50
The far-famed La France Glove, the bes$ $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.
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Honeyman Hardware Gq.
Fourth and
Alder Sts.