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i THE MORNING OREGOSIA27. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1903. AN OMEN OF PEACE Coercion Is Almost Aban doned in Ireland. PAVING WAY FOR NEW LAND BILL British Government Revoke Crime Act in la Districts and Releases Imprlaoncil 3Iemler of Parlia ment Discord Una Decreased. DUBLIN. Feb. 2. The Official Gazette announces today that the official proc lamation iseued last year placing 13 dis tricts In Ireland under tho crimes act and maintaining summary Jurisdiction by tho Magistrates Is revoked. LONDON. Feb. 2. Tho relaxation of tho crimes act In Ireland, which Is re garded In Irish circles as paving tho way lor the government's new land bill, still leaves sections of the act In force, provid ing for the employment of special Juries and a change of venue. In Sllgo. Tippe rary and Clare Counties no relaxation has been made and the Magistrate will still have the power of summary Jurisdiction. The government also ordered yestcrday the releise of the Nationalist member of Parliament, Reddy, from Tullamore Jail. Mr. Reddy's sentence under the crimes act would not expire until next March. It is understood that the Irish members. William Redmond and John Ritchie, will also shortly be released. It is explained In the government press that boycotting and Intimidation hive greatly diminished and that the tone of political controversy In Ireland has much Improved. KIG EDWARU HAS COLD. Therefore Dcluys III VIIt lo Dncnl Ilouke nt Chataworlh. LONDON, Feb. 2. King Edward and Queen Alexandra were to go on a visit to the Duk 2nd Duches3 of Devonshire at 'Chatstrorih this afternoon, but their de parture was postponed at the last mo ment, the reason being that the King was suffering from a feverish c)ld. The royal train has been ordered to be In veadlnefs tomorrow In the hope that the King will be able to, carry out his In tention of visiting the Duke and Duchess. Thuro Is probably no other bouse In the Un.ted Kingdom where royalty can be re ceived with so little trouble or prepara tion, inasmuch as a complete j-ct of mag nificent state apartments is kept for this very purpose. Much of tho furniture at Chatuworth Is of exceptional Interest, and came to the former Dukes of Devonshire aa gifts or perquisites of office. Thus, the state bed is that in which George II died, and the chairs and footstools served at the coronation of George III, while the state music-room contains magnificent chairs used at the coronation of William IV. The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Prince and Princess Charles of Den mark left Windsor for Sandrlngham dur ing the afternoon. The King's Indisposition is not men tioned in the court circular issued this evening. Inquiry at Windsor Castle late tonight elicited the fact that his Maj esty's condition had greatly improved. and that he needed only rest to effect a complete recovery. It has been decided to further postpone the Kings visit to Chatsworth. which now is expected to take place Wednesday. The Daily News published the following telegram from Baron Knollys, the King's private secretary. "Windsor. Feb,, L 10:40 P. 1L Tho King has a feverish' cold. He Is doing well, and I hope will be better tomorrow." BY SURPRISE AND TREACHERY. Sultan Bought One Rebel Tribe and Routed the Ret. TANGIER, Morocco, Feb. 2. The de tails of the Sultan's victory Thursday over the forces of the Pretender show that the battle was stubbornly contested and that the former's success was large ly due to the co-operation at a critical moment of the Benl Ourlens tribe, whose defection from the rebels the Sultan had previously purchased. The Sultan's artillery, which was com manded by tho Minister of War, El Me nebhl, consisted of eight Maxims and four Krupps. The Sultan's troops opened the attack early In the morning and shortly afterward the pretender's camp was as railed In the rear by the Benl Ourclns. In spite of the surprise and disadvantages of position, the rebels stubbornly main tained their ground and desperate fight ing continued for three hours. The slaughter wis very great. The remnants of the rebel army then broke, abandoned the camp and fled in the di rection of Taza, The imperial troops are pursuing and If Bu Ramara is not among tho slain his capture Is confidently ex pected. El Menebhl Is pushing on toward Taza with the object of entirely crushing the rebellion and punishing the disloyal tribes. He reports that he found the rebels much more numerous than expected but that he captured all their war munitions. There Is great rejoicing at Fez as a result of the Sultan's victory. FIGHT BETTER OX TVIXE. French Chamber Hold That Opinion of the Soldier. PARIS. Feb. 2. The Chamber of Dep uties today continued the discussion of the army budget. Tho sitting was chiefly noticeable for the check sustained by the Minister of War, General Andre, and the budget committee over an amendment providing for an increase in the credits of 240,000 for the purpose of supplying the troops with wine. This Increase, In spite of the opposition of General Andre and the committee, was adopted by 321 to 212. The main argument of the proposer of the amendment was that the campaign In China proved that soldiers supplied with wine showed more endurance than those who drank only water. Another amendment to increase the credits by $1,000,000 In order to Improve the soldiers rations also was adopted by 187 votes to 1G0. After the passage of several provisions of tho army budget, further discussion was postponed and the House adjourned. SHIPPING LAWS OCT OF DATE. Liverpool Shipowner Say Britain I Loninit Carrrtnn; Trade. LIVERPOOL. Feb. 2. The Shipowners Association here today adopted a report strongly condemning the antiquated ship ping laws, which are said to, be gradually forcing the carrying trade of the world Into tho hands of foreigners. The report demands Imperial control of the mercan tile marine and the lighthouse service. In stead or colonial regulation, and alsa holds that foreign vessels within the Juris diction of the British courts should be held answerable for claims In which Brit ish subjects are Interested. CENTER OF METHODISM. London Aqnnrlnm Opened a Head- quartern Mare for Union. LONDON, Feb. 2. A mass meeting of Wesieyans was neia tonight to celebrate the acquisition of the Royal Aquarium. which is to be the future headquarters of the Wesleyan denomination. Eight thou sand persons were gathered within the great hall, which was for ro long one of the foremost amusement centers In the United Kingdom. R. W. Perks, M. P., chairman of the Nonconformists' Council, presided over the assembly and In his In augural speech sjld he hoped soon to see the reveral sections of the Methodists federated in one united church. A num ber of addresses were delivered by prom inent Methodist preachers. Mr. Perks. In the course of his address. drew a contrast between tlic position of Methodism a century ago and the pres ent, when the Methodists had In Englind alone 4.000.000 sittings. 2,000,000 children in their Sunday schools and B.ttO.OOO church adherents. It was fit and proper, he said. that they snould have a central ball for their movement, where the political and religious administration of the country mlght be concentrated. The audience applauded the announce ment that the Aquarium's liquor license would be abandoned and not transferred to other buildings. prixce asd princess, comixg. King Edirard Tell Mile HI Heir Will VlNlt America. LONDON, Feb. 2. Lieutenant-General Miles, who returned here from Windsor today, eald to a representative of the Associated Press: The King received me most cordially, recalled pleasant memories of our visit here at the time of the Jubilee, and spoke as friendly as ever of America. He showed keen Interest In the Orient, on which subject I was able to give him Information." Altogether It was a most pleasant visit. The King said he hoped the Prince and 'Princess of Wales would be able to visit America. Nothing, how ever, is definitely settled." General Miles declined to discuss either tho Venezuela or the Philippine question. By what the General terms a "mistake on the part of Homebody here," Mrs. Miles was not Invited to Windsor. MILES MEETS "ROUS." Tito General Arc Guest nt Dinner nt American Embassy. LONDON. Feb. 2. Henry White. Secre tary of the United States Embassy, gave a dinner in honor of General Miles at tho Carleton Hotel tonight, so that the Gen eral might meet Earl Roberts and other English Generals, Including Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny and Lieutenant-General Sir John French. Among the other guests present were: Consul-Gcneral Henry Clay Evans, Lloyd C. Griscom, United States Minister to Persia, and the following members of the United States Embassy: Captain Clover, U. S. N.; Captain Cassatt, Second Secre tary Carter and Third Secretary Wads worth. Wireless Mntlon nt St. Pierre. PARIS, Feb. 2, A French company has petitioned the postal authorities here for permission to establish a wireless tele graph station at St, Pierre, near New foundland, with the object of establish ing a service between there and Cape Le Hogue, In France. Striker Advocate Annrchr. BARCELONA, Feb. 2. A meeting of the workmen's societies held here tonight In sympithy with the strikers at Reus, developed into a strong anarchist demon stration, the speakers violently denounc ing the other classes and advocating a general strike. Conanl Smith Improving. PARIS, Feb. 2. Consul-General Gowdy Has advices from ucnoa saying that the Illness of Hubbard T. Smith, the Vice- Consul and Deputy Consul-Gcneral at Cairo, has taken a favorable turn, and that bo continues to improve. Formal End of Dutch Strike. AMSTERDAM, Feb. 2. At a meeUng of 5000 strikers here today a communica tion from the transportation companies was read, acceding to all the demands of the men. The strike Is thus ended. ALL SHARE ALIKE. (Continued from First Face.) negotiators are agreed on all save the question of preferential treatment, the Ambassador Is Informed that Venezuela has decided to submit that question to The Hague arbitration tribunal. The ac ceptance of this proposition, Venezuela contends, carries with it a raising of the blockade, the general understanding being that the blockade would end when the ne gotiators at Washington had reached an agreement. AKnlnat Modern Ethic. It Is understood that in refusing this last proposition submitted by the British Am bassador on behalf of the allies Mr. Bowen takes the ground that he cannot accept In principle the contention that blockades and bombardment of forts and the conse quent killing of helpless men, women and children entitle any power or alliance of powers to prefercn'Ual treatment at tho hands of a civilized nation. It Is claimed that should the peace powers and the blockading powers agree to such a prin ciple, they would Incorporate In the law of nations a doctrine in conflict with the tenets of all modern ethics. Moreover, Venezuela, It Is stated, regards the prefer ential demand of the powers as objection able because It would enable the continu ance of tho triple alliance of Great Brit ain, Germany and Italy for a period of six years or more, and in accepting It Venezuela would be encouraging and abet ting the maintenance of hostile alliances against herself. The British Ambassador Is Informed In the note that Americans North and South want peace, and not alliance-Venezuela has taken special exception to the action of the British government In initiating this last proposition, by which Great Britain can hold fast to Germany and Italy In their alliance against Vene zuela until the last cent of the claim Is paid. The prediction Is made In her re sponse that surprise and regret of the keenest sortwlU be felt throughout Amer ica when It is known that Great Britain has even proposed continuing her present alliance with Germany and Italy one mo ment longer than Is necessary, particu larly in view of her previous representa tions to the effect that she was anvious to end the Venezuelan dispute and call off the alliance at the earliest possible time. Mar Go to The Hague. In suggesting that the question of prefer ential payment bo referred to The Hague, it Is understood that Mr. Bowen does' so In view of the fact that the question Is the only one that remains In dispute. All the allies are advised that Venezuela Is desirous that all negotiators shall stand by what had been already agreed on. The British Ambassador declined to night to make public the text of the note addressed to him, as It is in reality a note to the allied powers, but It .became known that It was along the lines heretofore set fcrth. and concluded with an appeal for Justfee to The Hague tribunal upon the contention of the allies for preferential payment and an assertion that such ac tioivjcarried with H the. raising of the blockade. Some significance may attach to the fact that, before dispatching the note to the British Embassy. Mr. Bowen was In conference with Secretary Hay. Whether the allies will accept as final what Mr. Bowen has had to tay or will assume a conciliatory attitude, and ask, as has been suggested both by Minister Bowen and by the representatives of the allies In this city, for preferential treat- Olds, Wogtmaa Great Safe of Remnants Grand values all over oar fit1, . . i r Dargains in enos 01 lines, V purchases early. The best Grand Wind-Up Sale of Books This Week The books must go the space they occupy has to be cleared. The prices we have made on them all is merely nominal. Come in and get your favorite authors and the new popular works. The bindings of many are handsome, the print uniformly good and clear and paper good. They are books that will be a lasting satisfaction to you. Ladies7 Waists Values to $ 1 2.50 for v$.98 There was heavy selling among our bargain Waists yesterday, and only a few re main, but they are all good opportunities. These are the prices: Finest silk finished mercer ized Oxford Waists, $6.50, $7.50, $10 and tw q o $12.50 values. . M 7 O $4.50 values now $1.13 Fine Oxford Cheviots, o $1.75 kinds for "OC Fine Percale Waists, 50c and 75c kinds . . 1 9c Undermtislins Odd lines of our choice mus lin underwear at half. Bonnets and Caps For Children Broken lines of pretty caps and bonnets that will be dis continued by us, in white and colored bengaline, cashmere and satin, to be closed out at the following low prices: Values to $2.00 now 25c Values to .60 now 9c Wright's Bust-Form Corsets Still another reduction in this comfortable form builder. This corset rounds out the figure perfectly and retains its shape and wears well. Present prices: Balance $1.50 line for $1.00 Balance 2.75 line 'for 1.50 -nnn. a II It 1 - I f ington feels competent to predict. The po sition taken by Mr. Bowen. it Is stated, Vina r(W.lln1 thn InAni-aomAnt f nil .Ka unallied claimant nations, in which number I Is Included the United States. At" the Joint conference this artcrnoon, which oc curred at 5 o'clock, besides Mr. Bowen. the Italian and British Ambassadors and the German Minister, there was also pres ent Count von Qundt. the first secretary of the German Embassy, who until the arrival of Baron von Sternberg conducted with activity and Judgment the negotia tions on behalf of his government. TO COLONIZE VENEZUELA. Over 1000 Men Join Company, In cluding 31 any Veteran. JOPLIN, Mo.. Feb. 2. "The Venezuela Company." which organized here everal days ago to enlist men for colonization In Venezuela, has. It was stated today, re ceived over 1000 men. all with, military training and some of whom are stated to have held commissions in the United States Army and Navy. Applications for membership are pouring In from all parts of tho United State, and Canada. The company expects to secure large land grants from the Venezuelan Government. Ml'ST GIVE PREFERENCE. Allien Say That In nn Essential of Any Settlement. BERLIN. Feb. 1. The Foreign Office of ficials say that the Interchange of views between Mr. Bowen and the representa tives of the allies at Washington con tinues on the question -of what form of preference the blockading powers shall have. President Castro will not be allowed to reach a settlement without giving some, form of preference. The attitude of the" United States continues as from the be ginning to be dignified and friendly toward all the parties concerned In the dispute. DESIRES EQUAL TREATMENT. Castro Comment on Claims nnil British. Fllll.nnlerlnc. NEW TORK. Feb. 2. The Herald's Car acas correspondent quotes President Cas tro as saying. In the course of an. Inter view: "I cannot grasp the news from Wash ington. I fear that the Venezuelan con flict will be made a pretext for a world war. I have answered, however, the de mand for preferential treatment, as fol And O&Ss and Ends store this week. Every department overflowinc with , i 1 a . remnants ana oaa pieces. always go first, and they are Ring Demonstration Sale THIS WEEK IN OUR JEWELRY DEPARTMENT The genu ine W. L. & Co. gold filled rings, plain, chased and with settings, at 25c, 50c, $1.00 or $1.50 each. Every ring guar anteed to give satisfactory wear for five years. The best taste displayed in the making of every ring we offer. Take advantage of this demonstration sale to learn the merit of these rings. Bargains in Out China Section DECORATED DINNER SETS, odd pieces, decorated German China, ends of lines of glassware we are not going to reorder, lovely shapes and handsome, ar tistic decorations, all at remnant prices. DECORATED DINNER SETS, broken lines, $ regular prices. DECORATED GERMAN CHINA, odd pieces, regular prices. LAMPS, black wrought iron, with center draft burners, de tachable founts, j jz were $2.50, now.. Cp CLARET GLASSES, Optic, thin blown stem glasses, were. $2.00 a dozen, this week n f rc only kj I .UU GOBLETS, thin-blown, bird's nest style, were q $3.25 a doz., now. m OO Domestic Aisle Soice FRENCH WAISTLNG FLANNEL, printed and embroidered, values 75c, 85c and $1.00, choice assortment of colors, to close r out at t O yc COLORED MADRAS, beautiful colored imported goods for r shirting and shirtwaists, value 40c, now, a yard -ZOC SILK ORGANDIES, about 800 yards in this lot, in 10 and 20 yard lengths, and every yard a bargain, value 50c a r yard, now only ZiOC FRENCH FLANNELS, silk embroidered. We have a few patterns left of our $1.25 and $1'.50 quality which we will close j-r.r-out at, a yard QC SCOTCH FLANNELS and Fleece-Back Serges, 25c and 30c f r qualities, to close at, a yard lOC ASTRAKHANS, fine imported goods, all colors, $4.00 quality, to close at $2.45 a yard. Be sure to see this line. lows: The Venezuelan government de sires equal treatment for every creditor nation, nt the same time keeping in mind and respecting its previous diplomatic agreements and obligations.' "As far as I can see the French claim Is absolutely perfect, yet the blockading powers seem to desire to Invalidate It. This Is a strange procedure, indeeu, when you recall that the French, Belgian and Spanish claims already have that solemn sanction which the blockading powers pretend to be desirous their own should receive. "Vet. I am hopeful, yes. always hope ful. Mr. Bowen has cabled me to be pru dent and patient. I shall be both, and we will exhaust all peaceful means, with the understanding that when that has been done we will not give in, but will fight. "We have concluded that If there is no honor among nations nor virtue In inter national agreements we must defend our selves, and to Insure tranquillity we must take possession of Trinidad and other ad jacent places from which, with tho con sent of unfriendly powers, filibustering ex peditions have started and have made Ven ezuela welter In blood. The Ban Ri'gh. which sailed from Eng land, and tho expedition under the com mand of General Carlb Vldal. which sailed from Trinidad, landing arm? two weeks ago at HIguerote. would cost England as much as the Alabama claims If we had equal rights with the strong." NATURE OK I'REXCII CLAIMS. Allies Ilnve Recognized Priority of Sonic Others Ilclnc N'CKOtlated. PARIS, Feb. 1. The officials here con tinue hopeful of an adjustment of the dif ficulties In the Venezuelan negotiations. They say the delays are largely due to misunderstandings among the powers con cerning the different classes of claims. It was t.xplair.td that the French claims, on which Venezuela conceded 13 per cent of her customs receipts, were those arbi trated by the President of Switzerland, amounting to JSGO.000. Several Installments have been paid, but five remain unpaid. The French officials say Great Britain nnd Germany have heretofore given cate gorical recognition of this same settle ment, so It will not be questioned now. The second class of the French claims covers the period prior to 1E39. .not cov ered by the previous Swiss arbitration. These are now In process of arbitration before the arbitrators, who are meeting at Caracas. The claims total tll.200.0C0. but It Is expected that the arbitrators will reduce the amount. The latter claims arc not eecured by the customs guarantee & King t - t . Lome in and make yotfr going fast. Royal Worcester Corsets Can You Wear Size 18? "We are closing out some lovely models in this size, y values to $2.00, for . . . OC Other Good Bargains in Royal Worcesters Broken lines, not all sizes in one line, but your size may be among the various -lines, values to $2.75. 3C Odd Lots of Ladies' Shoes For 50c Button or lace, box calf or kid tops, sizes 2 to 5, values $3.00 to $5.00 a pair. Also spring heel shoes for ladies and chil dren, button or lace, sizes 11 to 2 and 2 to 6, values to $3.00. Also ladies' party slippers, val ues $5.00 and $6.00, sizes 2 to 4. For 98c Children's Rubber Boots, sizes 8 to 11 and 11 to 2. For $.98 Ladies' Storm Shoes, stout and shapely, box calf or kid, heavy soles, full round toes, $2.50 and $3.00 values, now, per pair, $1.98. For 0c Ladies' Rubbers, with spring heels and broad toes. For 5c Women's Overgaiters,, fine qual ity black, values 50c and 75c. of 1J per cent, which applies only to the Swiss arbitration amount. There is still a third class of claims, for the period after 1H. These also arc- not secured by the customs. The French officials say the allies have repeatedly recognizfd French priority on the 13 per cent of the customs until the remaining Installments of the Swiss award are paid. On the last two classes It Is stated that France does not expect pri ority or a separate fund of 13 per cent, but desires a settlement on equal terms with the other powers. Three Nationalities Protest. NEW TORK. Feb. 2. The members of the American, French and Spanish colo nies have held a meeting, says a Herald dispatch from Caracas, and addressed pro tests to their legations against the out rageous proposal of the blockading pow ers that "t,he United States should be the tool of Germany." The French colony de clared that "France cannot agree, that In the bankruptcy of Venezuela, Germany should receive special treatment on a loan which Is comparative only to the Mme. Humbert loan." The correspondent asserts that he has undoubted authority for stating that the French Atlantic squadron has been or dered to be In readiness to return to Mar tinique Prnclnmntlon by Matos. CARACAS, Feb. 2. A revolutionary cir cular was distributed here today, dated Curacao. February 2. It runs: "General Matos committee has received notification from Europe that the Vene zuelan blockade will not be raised, if It ever Is raised, for several weeks longer. The revolutlonlottj should Join the army before February 5 to march on Caracas." Rebels Win a Victory. NEW YORK, Feb. 2,-PresIdent Cas tro's troops have, says the correspondent of the Herald at Wlllemstad. Island of Curacao, met with defeat at the hands of the Venezuelan revolutionists at a point 40 miles south of Caracas. Rhodes Scholarships for Sonth. ATLANTA, Ga.. Feb. 2. George E. Parkin, of Toronto, representing the trus tees of the Cecil Rhodes Scholarship Trust Fund, met here today with educators from nine Southern States and a plan was out lined, which will apply to scholars from Southern colleges who wish to. take ad vantage of tho Rhodes fund. It was de termined that the chancellor of the State University of each Southern State February Clean-Up vSale CLOAK A Great Tailor-Made Suits, : JacKets, Coats, S&irts, Etc. : AT HALF-PRICE j Sacrifice of All Remnants : ' And broken assortments of Dress Goods, Silks, Wash Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Hosiery, Underwear, Lace Cur- I tains, Blankets, etc. . Opening' Display of New Spring' Fabrics New hand-embroidered Shirtwaists, entirely new shipment of latest Wash Silks, new Fancy Silks, new Dress Goods, new white Oxfords, new white and colored Madras, new em broidered Muslins, new Cheviots, Silk Jacquards Fancy Piques, Mer cerized Oxfords, new Drapery and Upholstery Material. WEDDING AND VISITING. CARD ENGRAVERS W. Gu SMITH & CO. Washington Building, Cor. Fourth and Washington Streets shall appoint a committee to select two candidates from the state in question. The" first election to scholarships will probably be made early in 1904. SEVEN PERSONS MAIMED. Elevator Drops In Denver nnd In flicts Serious Injuries. DENVER. Feb. 2. The breaking of an clevntor cable In the Joseph Creswcll Building 1626 Blake street, today caused the maiming and bruising of seven per sons, one of whom may be crippled for life. Tho Injured are: Miss Sophie Klos, 22 years of age. back injured, left heel crushed and left hip in jured. Miss Annie Barblcrt. 23, shoulder, back and left ankle sprained. Miss Marie Friedman. 18. bones of right foot broken, ankle sprained and back wrenched. Miss Nellie Mullins, 13. thigh fractured. Miss Florence Collins, 15, left ankle frac tured. Charles Purchase, back wrenched and legs Injured. Charles Dunslaw, IS, ankle fractured. All the Injured; except Dunslaw. were employed In the Troy Laundry, on the fourth floor of the building. The elevator dropped three stories. STOCKMEX AM) STOCIC KILLED. Result at Collision Urlufcn Cattle Trains In Fur. CHICAGO. Feb. 2. Two men were killed, five seriously injured and six others slight ly Injured In a rear-end collision of East bound stock trains on the Illinois Central at Cloverdale, today. The dead: WILLIAM POSTON. Marcus. Ia. - . JACKSON, fireman. Seriously Injured: Serlck Scott. Charles Bas Frank Wlnt, all of Marcus. Ia. George Billings. Louis Duncan, Clai borne, Ia. ' All but the conductor and fireman were stockmen. The collision occurred In a dense fog, which prevented the engineer of the sec ond train from seeing the train ahead until almost upon it. The wreckage caught fire nnd the ca- fen A' Wises Woman will try tad vrntrt ber t-rautj. A head of hair Is ttt of the blgbntchann. Imperial Hair Regenerator restores On; or B!eaoie hilr to any natorml color or thads. It is clran, dnr- ihlA Tirt OSR IPPI.THlTTftW U'lT.I. E UUrr TOR MONTHS. Sample cf hlr colored rree. eena lor Pamphlet. lHrJ2IJU.CniMICALMHLW.UJ y.TMSWHtvSoiC I HOUSEWIFE uJjf T l BLUE Q j- 1 3 ROOM Assortment boose and five cars of stock were con sumed. They Don't IJnrn.Gas In Syria. BURLINGTON. Ia, Feb. 2. Two Syri ans named Melcome, fancy goods dealers, were asphyxiated by gas at a hotel In this city, and four companions In adjoining room narrowly escaped death by having a window open. It Is believed the men blew out the gas. Killed Iy n Cave-In. ELY, Minn., Feb. 2. A cave-In at the Pioneer mine caused the death of Jacob Makl. a Finn, and injured hree others. El-Scnnlor Dawes III. PITTSFIELD. Mass.. Feb. 2. Ex-Senator Dawes Is critically HI as the result of a cold, which hts developed into the grip. Too IVlany Pianos Pianos that should ha-e been here for holiday trade, but were delayed In ship ment, have been piling In on us by the carload, and. In order to make room for our regular shipments, we have concluded to unload them at a big sacrifice rather than to hire extra storage room. This will be an opportunity to secure a strictly high-grade piano at a much less price than is usually charged by others for the cheap kind. Many took advantage of our January sale, and many others will be glad of the opportunity thus afforded for February. While our January proposition was the best we have yet made, and all any one could ask. we have concluded to offer extra inducements this month In the way of monthly payments, and In this way reduce our stock quickly and turn an otherwise dull month Into one of the busiest of the year. Here you will find an excellent assortment of the old re liables, such as the Knabe. Steck. Everett, Ludwig, Hardman, Fischer, Smith & Barnes. Kingsbury and other equally well known makes, and all sold at great bar gains on our easy-payment plan. The payments during February will be J6. $3 and J10 per month, and old Instruments will be taken In exchange for part pay. We would like to secure about a dozen good square pianos for a special purpose, so here Is an opportunity to get rid of that old Instrument at a good price, and se cure a nice new, upright at a low price. It would be Impossible to quote prices in telligently on all. but suffice it to say you will find nice plaros ranging In price from il'io up, and such values could not possibly be obtained elsewhere for less than $100 more money. Come In and look them over. We will treat you courteous ly, and If you don't find something to suit you, we will be Just as mush obliged .to you for the call. If you prefer an organ, we have lots of them, from ttO up, also on easy payments. ALLEN&GILBERT RAMAKER CO. Successor to the Wiley B. Allen Co. 209-211 First St., Portland. 1406 Second Av., Seattle, Wash.