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THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6, , 1921 ELECTORAL VOTES 2 fx n r n r i :A:rnn'n n n r j- IT r-i j f sr V " J -A IN POOR SHAPE Vice President-Elect Has Merry Time in Trying to Square Irreg ularities With the Letter of Law V., 1 r J UO L REACH MARSHALL rM rr m :M i Washington, Feb. E. (WASH INGTON BUREAU OF THE JOUR NAL.) -Vice President Marshall, - who is the official receiver of the electoral votes of the states, has had some unusual experiences this, year, ' and he has decided that it is a some what haphazard business. If he were disposed to insist upon the strict letter of the law several states would be in danger of losing their ; votes. . The wisdom of the forefathers is. shown ; In the fact that they provided for three sets of official . returns from (he states, so If one failed to arrive, another could be located and officially identified. One set is forwarded by mail, another is as signed for delivery by messenger to the president of the senate, and the third is dopoHited with the federal Judge of the diutriCt where the electors meet, so It tan fee Called for in case of emergency. I3t STATES DEMSQUE5T On the eve of the fourth Mouy In January, by which time the returns are ! required to be delivered, except those de- .. posited with the judges, no returns, either by mall or messenger, had arrived from two states, Maryland and North Carolina, and four other messengers had failed to put in an appearance, including three far . Western states, Oregon, Ne vada and Utah. The vice president re marked that he would receive election returns up to midnight at the Spanish embassy, as he had a dinner engagement there. The Virginia vote was brought to Washington wrapped in a piece of brown paper, unsealed, and with no certification on the package to indicate what it was. The vice president sent the messenger back, and he returned with the package upon which the electors subscribed above their names : '. "We certify that all the votes for president and vice president are con tained herein." CONTEXTS SEALED tTP .-.' 1 wish that were absolutely true ob served the, vice president, "for if so. Cox and Roosevelt are no doubt elected." He accepted the package, however, and the messenger' anxiety was relieved. " - Charles H. Stearns, the Massachusetts messenger, deposited his burden on Mr. Marshall's desk with an air of duty well done. "Where are your credentials?" asked the second man of the land. "Oh, In the package," said Mr. Stearns "But that package can't be opened until -cong-ress meets to canvass the vote," responded' Marshall. "I don't know you, and how do I know that you are the authorised messenger or that you haye brought the right package?" Mr. Stearns was in a panio until the rice president announced that If the messenger would produce a reliable dtl aen known to both of them he would ac cept the vote. Senator Brandegee knew the messenger, and the strain was re lieved. ' -.: LOOKED LIKE WAB HELIC i The West Virginia vote was all mussed up,' having the appearance of a war relic. ." The messenger explained that the law retired ' the vote to be canvassed in the state capltol, which had just burned down, so the electors met in the ruins .and used the blackened .walla that still tood lh writing their names. The vote by mall from the vice presi dent's own state, Indiana, arrived in a plain envelope, without any distinguish ing mark, so It was opened before the character of the contents was known. Mr. Marshall sealed the package and returned it to Indianapolis, where it was again sealed by the' proper authorities and returned to him. The Nebraska messenger, a woman, flew by airplane from Omaha to Des Moines, accompanied by the Kansas messenger, where the weather required them to change -their mode of travel. The photographers trailed them and when, the Nebraska messengeress finally deliv ered her burden she looked about and inquired : . ' "Where are the photographers?" - This year it did not matter much, for a lot of votes could be lost without af fecting the election of Mr. Harding, but Mr. Marshall thinks a little more care ought to be given the subject. If the ' election were close and the vice president really exact in having the formalities complied wiUi, a serious tangle might re sult. ' News Agent, Long . Familiar Figure in Hillsboro, Passes . . . Hillsboro. Or., Feb. 5. The funeral of 'James Wesley Cave, who died nere Wednesday, was held Friday. Mr. Cave was a son of the late Riley Cave, known years ago. to all Oregon horsemen, and the pioneer hardware dealer in Hills boro. He ' was bom in this city Janu ary 16, 1870, and had been a news ageat here since 1878 retiring last December, He was a familiar figure on the streets every day for 42 years, except for winters, when he attended Pacific university, and even then he attended to his work in this city H suffered from locomotor ataxia for 20 years but refused to take up crutches. He was a great reader, with ready wit and quickness at repartee which gave' him a reputation to travelers all over the Northwest His personal acquaint ance with traveling men numbered into the hundreds. William Reldt of Fort land was one of his close friends. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Melinda Cave, and a sister. Miss Rose Cave. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and wore his 25-year veteran jewel. ' . 2 s 8 s I 8 5 ! 8 s I I Man for Whom Texas Beauty Killed Self. Weds His Secretary .' (riy rii New) ; Chicago', Feb. 4. Harry H. Garver, foreign trade commissioner for the,, Chi cago Association of Commerce, a figure In. the tragic -suicide of Miss Theodora Sanders, his beautifu Texas fiancee, who stabbed herself with a dagger in Car ver's presence November 9, has married his secretary, Miss Nan C. Headen. Uarver was sued for divorce following the death of the "Dagger glrL" - 3 5 5 r L ( a 2 MM 13300 $500 down ; comfortable 4 room LAST WEEK - : r n m LAST WEEK A Mighty Sale That Should Bring Every Bargain-Seeker Here j ; . . ; i 1 ma A&Me Bern s somd P. A value-giving event that brought thousands here the opening week of this sale now we swing into the finish just six more days in which to take advantage of these remarkable offerings. We are determined to make this sale k stand out in your memory we have gone all the way and have prepared such remarkable bargains that no one can afford to let them pass. , THIS IS A SALE OF QUALITY MERCHANDISE It provides the kind of house furnishings YOU want at a lower price than you ever expected to pay furniture, carpets, rugs, linoleums, bedding, ranges, drapery materials, juvenile goods are all included in this remarkable clearance. Itis a disposal that embraces goods of all grades from medium to the very finest. Every one can come and save do not let this opportunity slip by see our show windows see what we are doing and then come in and get your share. Furniture Bargains Beyond Compare 7.45 $ 14.50 Roll Edge 40-lb. Layer Feltl 1 : Mattresses .........$ $ 52.50 Quartered Oak High Back Ad-i j justo Chairs $ 24.90 '$373.00 Three Piece Cane and Mahog-! j , any Living Room Suite. ..... .$225.00 $ 26.75 Quartered Oak Leather Seat! ! ' . . Rockers ....... . 12.35 $ 62.75 Quartered Oak Colonial Buffet, 1 . j ; ; with mirror ...... . ." . 1 $ 29.90 $i 1 5.00 Tapestry Davenports, loose cush- ; 4on seats ........ J ....... ..'$59.75' $ 1 7.25 William and Mary dining chairs. $ 8.95 $ 44.50 Ivory Enamel Wood Bed, heavy . v paneled .... ... ........ . .. .$21.40 $ 65. t)0 Mahogany Davenport Table, pe- i riod design . . . , . ..$32.90 $ 39.75 Quartered Oak Morris Chairs, I with reversible cushions. ..... :. $19.50 $150.00 Large Tapestry Davenport, with j loose cushion spring seats. $82.50 $ 99.00 Louis XVI Chifferettes.. .... . .$43.75 $150.00 54-inch Walnut Dining Table, j' period design . ... ..... .. ....J. $76.75 $ 23.75 Walnut Finish Tea Wagons. . . .$ 9.95 B-E m N Week Rummage Prices Our big bedding department contributes to this sale some of the most unusual-val'? ues ever offered on equal merchandise. Come and select blankets now buy them for present use for next year -for prices will never be lower! ! $14.85 high grade plaid blankets in blue, tan, grey, and pink, wool" -' . mixture . . .v. . .$ 5.95 $ 9.85 double blankets in white with pink border, wool nap . ...... .;. . .$ 3.95 $ 7.85 plaid blankets in check patterns in blue, tan and pink . ........!.. .$ 3.15 . $10.50 blankets in five colors all bound .$ 4.20 $17.50 blankets, 65 per pent wool, choice of colors. . . . . . .........$ 7.00 . $22.50 wool blankets in blue or pink . .i.V. ...... .$ 9.00 $26.85 wool blankets in three colors. . . ... .! .$10.75; $12.50 plaid blankets all bound choice of three colors. . ......... . . . . .$ 5.00 $ 8.35 blankets choice of five colors. . . . . ;!.. .... . ..... . . . . . i . . 'j . .$ 3.55 ; Savings That Will Utterly Astound You $ 28.50 Silk Floss 35-lb." Art Tick Mat tresses . . . r. . ''. '. . ... ... . . . . .$ 16.75 6.95 $ 3.95 Oak Leather Top Foot Stools. .$ 1.65 A Few Examples of Rug and Carpet Values $10.50 6-9x9 wool.and fiber rugs. .$6.85 3 patterns 9x12 tapestry Brussels rugs, extreme value. . . . .$17.95 $ 3.50, and $375 tapestry Brussels rugs, 27x54 inches. . . . . '2.35 Hugro carpet sweepers, to close. . .$ 3.38 $ 2.25 velvet stair, carpet, special per yard . .'. . . . . . ... . . .$ 1.53 $ 3.50 velvet carpet, special per r yard ..'.'.$ 1.57 $ 2.45 velvet carpet per yard. . . v$ 1.58 $ 1.10 tapestry stair and hall carpet, per yard $ 0.73 $ 95.00 William and Mary 48-inch Ja- cAbean Dining ! tables. . . . . . .$ 42.75 $ 47.50 Compartment Felt High Grade Art Tick Mattresses. ...... . .$ 24.75 $159.00 William and Mary Walnut Buf- fekfor ......... ....$ 79.50 $ 28.56 Round Pedestal Dining Table, ...y oak finish ..... . . . . . . . . . . .$ 14.90 $148.50 Walnut Queen Anne Dressers . $ 76.50 $929.00 9-Piece Queen Anne Walnut Dining Room Suite. . . . ; . . . .$560.00' $ 40.00 Full Size Satin Brass Beds. .V. .$ 27.65 This Advertisement Is Merely an j. Index to Values . We are able to list but a few of the hundreds of rummage bargains ; here but the vanety of things you can get for home comforts Is simply amazing come often, for , each day new pieces are added. " ' j ' . It (1 mMflp iTORDeTx Please Shop in the Morning Better service can be given and you will avoid the rush of the afternoon crowds come early shop comfortably and get first choice of the bargains we offer. - $ 95.00 Period Wood 0eds. . . ... $ 34.50 j $ 54.00 Quartered Oak Plank fop Ped-' estal Dining Tables. .........$ 29.75 $ 13.00 Quartered Oak Leather Seat Box Diners ... : : .$ 4 !! u t) I! i! i! fl
