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THE MOBNING OREGONIAN, M02JDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1903. HILL'S BIG SHIPS' OLDS, WORTMAN & KING FIFTH AND WASHINGTON 'DIFFERSrSTORE" Tomotftow, Tuesday, October Twentieth Occurs Out Formal Full Season Atftemn and Winter Openings in Women's Wea and Millinery Salons October's Leading Society Event." Every woman within visiting distance is cordially invited. SPECIAL OPENING SHOWS ONE DAY ONLY TUESDAY. Greatest Show Vessels Now on Earth. MONDAY BARGAIN LIST USEFUL ON SEA? MAYBE Doubtful Problem as to Their Commercial Value. HAY NEVER COME TO PACIFIC Bnllt for Freight, They Will Carry Enormous Cargoes Contraction. Delayed by Strike Xo Effort to Hasten Work. NEW LONDON, Conn., Oct 11. (Staff Correspondence.) 'When the late lamen ted P. T. Barnum went up and down the world a number of years ago with what he modestly termed the "Greatest Show on Earth," all Connecticut smiled ap provingly and swelled with becoming pride, Xor the "greatest ever," whether It b a circus, a college or a collapsing uyn-. dlcate, always attracts attention. Mr. Barnum's greatest show on earth still halls from Connnectlcut a few miles up the road from where I write, but the ad vent of a number of other enterprising showmen who have atttached Mr. Bar num's favorite adjective to the modest appellations by which ther designate their own tented arrays, has left the public slightly in doubt as to whether or not the greatest show on earth still halls from this land of wooden nutmegs and steady habits. Even were It otherwise, Connec ticut is not feeling bad at present; for the light of fame Is beaming on her from an other direction. Barnum's show may not have been the greatest on earth, but beyond all question the greatest ships the world ever saw are now under construction at this port. Pres ident James J. Hill, of the Great North ern, for whom the steamers are being constructed, has take no pains to conceal their vast dimensions from the public, and thanks to the enterprise of his press agents, their great size has been pretty thoroughly exploited so far as figures can convey an Idea of their immensity. To be thoroughly appreciated, however,' these leviathans must be seen, and to view them transportation men from all parts of the world have journeyed to this ancient Connecticut seaport. The Minne sota, the first of the big freighters to enter the water, was launched several months ago, but is still far from com pletion, and her twin sister will not be ready to leave the ways before next year, and may not be ready for service before 1903. There Is nothing beautiful In the -makeup of these big freighters, in fact, their square box-like bows and blunt stems convey no such Ideas of beauty and sym metry as were such suggestive features of the old-time clippers or the modern ocean greyhounds. But wherever the model-maker eliminated the graceful curves from bow and stern, he always made room for a good many tons of freight, and accordingly the vessels will be, when finished, not only the largest ships afloat, but Immense carriers per registered ton. While not designed for the passenger trade except as an Inciden tal the vessels should be about the most comfortable craft afloat in rough weather. They are fiat bottom and nearfy TOO feet long, with 75 feet beam, and for fear these great dimensions were Insufficient to discourage any rollicking sea which might toy with them, immense "rolling guards" run the entire length of both sides of the hull. Theses guards will steady the big craft from any sideways rolling, and the great length of the ves sels will prevent any pitching between the waves and will enable them to ride right over any sea that rolls. These advantages are of secondary con sequence to Mr. Hill, for it is freight, and not passengers with which he expects to make money with the vessels. Whether or not his expectations will be realized is an unsettled question, and there are plenty of experienced . steamship men around New York who still predict that the vessels will not be sent to the Pa cific Coast for many a year. Certain It is there is no frantic effort to hasten their completion, although a strike has, perhaps, retarded operations more than would otherwise have been the case. "Why should they hurry the completion ,of tho elephants," said the representa 'tlve of an opposing line to the Great Northern. "Mr. Hill Is losing less money 'on them now than he would be losing If they were In operation, and the ocean nd of his trans-continental trans-Pacific traffic is being more than provided for by the Boston Towboat Company and the Nippon Yusen Kaisha. If the strikers at New London had fully realized that next yeir, or the year after, would have suited Mr. Hill fully as well, or, perhaps, better than this year for the completion of the ships, they might not have knocked off so quickly. "Tho strike has not left the yards of the Eastern Shipbuilding Company with out workmen, although the men now en gaged do, not all wear the union label. A few of the more skilled employes are Americans, but many of the foremen and hundreds of the ordinary workers scat tered over the big ships" are foreigners, with the Italians seeming to predominate. The Minnesota Flying Light, with much of her machinery and gear stll? on the dock, and none of her stores, furnishings and general equipment on board, towers above the little dock at the shipyards like a vast wall of metal, and yet stripped clean as she lies, she Is already drawing 18 feet of water astern, and about 17 feet forward. When loaded the vessels will draw 35 feet, and on this draft are expected to carry over 30,000 tons of freight. In order that this amount of freight will be forthcoming by the time the ves sels are ready for it. Mr. Hill's hired men all the way from Boston to Seattle are schooling themselves in the business ot gathering freight for the far East, and -vjt becomlnir faith In the sagacity of MERE MONDAY MENTIONS THAT MAY REMIND Of needed things we've thought of here and included among the assemblage of splendid values and matchless bargains of this FULL SEASON OPENING WEEK of FALL AND WINTER SHOWINGS FOR NINETEEN HUNDRED, THREE AND FOUR In addition to Yesterday's Bargain Mentions on Page 2i of "OregonJan" we've thought of. these today. CHILDREN'S WOOL DRESSES Go to the Head of the Bargain Class Today Too late for insertion yesterday this bargain news came f lashing over the "Special" wire from the Girls' Annex Second floor. Children's all-wool dresses in plain and mixed materials, colors navy, gray, cadet, red, brown and green j styles in Russian blouse effect, with gored skirts or sailor style, some with silk tucked yokes, others trimmed with silk braids Sizes J4 and 16 years $7.95 grade at $5.97 $9.00 grade at ... . . $6.43 $14.50 and 15.00 grade at $10.79 $16.50 and ?7.00 grade at $J2.68 Sizes 6 and 8 years $4.J0 and $4.50 grades at. .$3.47 $7.35 grade at $5.87 $8.25 and $8.75 grades at. .$6.34 $J0.75 grade at $7.69 Fall "FWn's" in The Man's Shop The Man and His Skirt Are the closest of friends they live together, and must get on well, else there'll be a "flare up" and the store that sold the misfit or fickle color will "get it in the anatomical portion of the human frame that collars are supposed to fit." "We don't propose getting it there and have gathered a splendid stock jof splendidly fitting shirts in splendid and exclusive patterns. All the best materials made in every wanted style and at popular prices $f.00 to $2.00 for business wear, semidress and full dress, including coat shirts. A full stock of work shirts. GOOD GLOVES FOR MEN A satisfactory glove at $1 or 1.60 is not easy to get. The skins must be strong, sturdy, bnt not stiff; full of elasticity and soft to the hand. It must keep its shape and color reasonably well, and not look shabby after a few wearings, nor rip almost immediately on acquaint ance. We have the right sort for particular men, including Dress, Walk ing and Driving Gloves, the largest collection in Portland. For walking or driving in heavy cape stock, with Prix seams, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50 and 2.00, America's best make, and Dent's genuine English kid Gloves, with full pique finish; also the Derby and Monarch at 1.50, 2.00 and 2.50; genuine Mochas in gray and brown at 1.50, 2.00 and 2.50; silk lined, in gray and brown shades, at 1.50. Men's new Fall Neckwear in all widths Four-in-Hands Trom 1 inch to 2V4 inch widths, in French fold, reversible, etc.; Imperials, Im perial Ascots, squares, in all the new colorings, embracing grays, greens, blues, black and white, gunmetal, etc, at 50c, 75c, 1.00 and 1.50. Royal Worcester Corsets SALON SECOND FLOOR. "This is only one axiom for a Corset: Ex cellence or nothing," said- a celebrated corset maker. Following this one can safely select the Royal Worcester Corsets. This celebrated make is exclusively ours for Portland selling. It ap pears in all the latest approved models and latest ideas, combining the style of the French with the excellence of American make. Upon the corset depends the fit of a gown. "We have several new numbers of this famous make, just received for our Full Season Autumn Openings. Experienced fit ters are at your service here at Portland's Favorite Corset Shop. FIXING UP THE HOMES MANY HELPING HINTS OX FOURTH FLOOR. Take a trip on our flying machine. In about 4 seconds you'll alight four stories above the great throngs in the thoroughfare aisles up among the home fittings. New arrivals greet you today especially chosen for our Full Season Opening Shows. HERE'S LACE CURTAINS Magnificent Arabians, carefully chosen patterns, excellent wearing qualities, and suited for Parlor or Dining Hall Windows $5.00, $6.50, $7.50, $10.00 and" $12.50. Mote Antique ORIENTAL RUGS Some people associate Oriental Rugs with Nomads, but such people are un acquainted with such beautiful rugs as we show here. These are from the "first families" of the far-away Orient, picked up by our expert buyer for the "first fam ilies" of Portland and the Northwest. Rugs that have grown old so beautifully that age has improved. Carpet sizes in Khivas and Cashmeres, small sizes in Antique Bokharas, Shivaz, Kazaks and Anatolian Mats. A select, verv choice line of Kiskillams for table or couch covers. WPFTiFTI TWTNfX Fished y the STATIONERY, toilet sundries, leather mMZEUUEiXJ i. nirVXO GOODS and JEWELRY SECTIONS First Floor. New at the LEATHER Goods Dept. I JEWELRY DEPT. New Fall lines just in of Hurd's select Sta tionery in dainty tints of cream, dotted Swiss, azure, Dresden, etc. All the down-to-date nov elties in Papeterie, including paper and envel opes, handsomely boxed, 35c to 5.00. Take a bath in Perfume it's easy and in expensive. Bathasweet Powder in the bath does it. At the Toilet Counter. Triple Mirrorsan aid in shaving at home for the men. Indispensible on the ladies' dressing tables. Ebony, oak or mahogany frames, oval, round or square shapes, 2.25 to 6.50. Stand Mirrors, 60c to 3.75. Ladies' Wrist Bags, in real seal and wal rus, black, price 1.00. Same with plain or fancy metal frames, in black, brown and tans; price, each, 1.25 and 1.50. ' New Saffron Leather Wrist Bag, in navy and green; price, each, 1.25 to 4.50. Finest quality Seal Walrus Wrist Bag, in black, brown and tan; price, each, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 4.50 to 10.00 each. New Automobile Bags, all colors leather; prices 1.25 to 7.50 each. New Carriage and Eeal Seal and Walrus; prices 3.75 to 10.00 each. New Cape, Coat and Boa Clasps at Button Department, in fancy metal and cut steel; prices 50c, 65c, 75c, 1.00 to 1.85 each. Many new and artistic little novelties open ing up every day. New Stick Pins in many new designs, in sterling silver, gold filled and solid gold; prices 35c, 50c, 65c, 75c to 5.00 each. New Breast, Lace and Brooch Pins; prices 35c to 12.00. New Bracelets in sterling silver chain or round; prices 75c to 2.50 each. New Bolt Pins, in gray, oxide and sterling silver; prices 25c to 65c each. Fine new selection of Owl Pins, all the rage in the East; prices 25c, 65c, 85c to 3.00. Also Owl Belt Buckles ;.prices 1.50 to 4 each. Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons, each, 35c 65c, 75c, 85c, 1.00, 1.25 to 2.50 each. OCTOBER SALE OF LEATHER GOODS ( Thousands of Bargains in Suit Cases Purses Wrist Bags Card Cases Bags, Etc $1.35 Guaranteed Peau de Soie at 98c $1.00 Canvas Weave Silks at 83c $1.00 Colored Dress Goods at 69c $1.75 and $2.00 Black Dress Goods at $1.19 Sale of Framed Pictures at 25c, 50c, 75c, 95c All the Music of PRINCE OF PILSEN 69c Outing Flannel Gowns at 45c $1.35 Outing Flannel Gowns at 98c 50c and 60c Black Lace Hosiery at 35c Children's 20c School Hosiery at 14c Children's 35c Cashmere Hosiery at 28c Children's "No Mend" Hosiery at 25c to 35c Sale of "Golden Fleece" Silk Floss Cushions 1 7c Fleeced Waistings at 1 1 c 25c Eiderdown at 1 7c Sale of Sheets and Pillow Cases Big Sale of Laces Sale of Lace Curtains Sale of Petticoats and Waists Mr. Hill, express no doubt about their ability to have It ready for the ships. If it Is not ready as a kind of a prelim inary, the big ships might bo placed on exhibition at some of the big ports ot the world, and for the time being make as much money as they would make on the Oriental run. It Is worth an admission fee to take a turn -up one side of the deck and back the other side and realize that you have traversed over a quarter of a mile without retracing or doubling on your steps. One might naturally expect to find the largest ships in the world building at a large port or in a large yard, but in the case of the Minnesota and Dakota this assumption would be entirely wrong, for New London is only a small New En gland city, and the yard in which the big ships are building does not for a moment compare with that of Moran Brothers at Seattle, and the machine shops are small compared with those of the "Willamette Iron & Steel Works in Portland. Nearly all of the work except joining the pieces together and getlng the equipment in place has been done In outside shops and the different parts shipped to New London to be put together. While the plant at which the work is being done has been engaged in a small way in build ing vessels for a number of years, It has swelled into its present dimensions solely for the purpose of building these two ships. One reason given for undertaking such a big Job in such and obscure port was ! the expected escape from the exactions union laoor. wnicn is more poweriui in tho larger ports. In this only partial success was achieved, for strikers have been numerous since the keels of the big ships were laid, and had there been any desire to hasten their completion of the vessels the loss of time might have been serious. The eyes of organized labor have been opened In the East, however, since Sam Parks went to Sing Sing, and no difficulty Is experienced In securing all the men needed on the ships. Yet, there la a. vust amount of work to be comnleted before they are ready for business, ana even should Mr. Hillcarry out his an nounced plan to send them direct to Seat tle as soon as they are completed the en thusiastic citizens of the Elliot Bay me tropolis need not begin burning red fire in honor of the occasslon much, if any, beoro 13(6. By that time Portland may annex the pair for Lewis and Clark Cen tcnlal attractions. E. W. W. LEAVES EOR CLEVELAND Tnncarora, "Will Take Part In Set tlement jf International Dispute. MILWAUKEE, Oct. IS. The Tuscarora, Milwaukee's new revenue cutter, will leave for Cleveland tomorow, to take part in tho settlement of the International dis pute which has arisen between the United States and Canada over the Ashing in Lake Erie. Orders to proceed at once to that port and to report to the Collector of Customs there have been received by Captain flail. The cutter will coal and then leave for Lake Erie. Best Fitted for the Work, CLEVELAND. Oct. IS. Collector of Customs Leech said that when the Tus carora comes to this port it will aid in de termining the boundary line both at Ash tabula and Erie, where American fisher men have been fired upon and their nets taken up. The revenue cutter's trip to this vicinity Is because she Is better fitted out with officers and Instruments to en gage in such work and the result will probably be of more use to the Treasury Department than if undertaken by amateurs from this and other cities along the Lakes. A careful study will be made of the dis puted points to avoid. If possible, further disturbance of American fishermen along this port of Lake Erie. Annnnl Royal Livestock Shoir. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. IS. The fifth annual American Royal Livestock Show will open here tomorrow with 700 head of pure-bred cattle entered. In addition to the cattle there are 150 head of im ported draft and coach horses, 300 swine, 200 sheep and 1000 Angora goats. Cash prizes aggregating $25,000 will be awarded. ALL FOR MISSIONS Societies of Christian Church Meet at Detroit. REPORTS FROM WORLD 'FIELD Thousands Attend the Meetings and Sit Dovrn at Communion Service Delegates Speak from Pulpits of Other Denominations. DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 18. Speclal) The American Christian Missionary Con vention, ow being held In the city of Detroit, begins under most favorable con ditions. The foreign society makes the best re port of Its history- It was organized In 1875. At the present time Its representa tives are found In all the great mission fields of the world. The stations and sub stations number 120. The number of mis sionaries" is 117. The native helpers num ber 2S0. Nearly 70,000 patients were treated In the hospitals of this society last year. Several thousand children are under in structions In its schools. The receipts for the year amount to J21O.0OS.SS. This is a gain of $31,000 over the' Income of last year. The society proposes to raise $250,000 for Its work In the coming year. The enthusiasm ran high for good citi zenship when Rev. ' Frank G. Terrlll, ol St. Louis, and Oliver Stewart, spoke to more than 4000 people last evening. Today more than 6000 communicants sat in holv communlon and a large offering was made for ministerial relief. The Pacific Northwest Is represented In this convention by Dean E. C. Sanderson Eugene, Or., Revs. M. L. Rose, Tacoma: H. B. LIngerfelter. Seattle; Albln Esson and J. F. Ghormley, Portland. Or. Dele gates are here from Canada and England and many returned missionaries are pres-ent- J- F. GHORMLEY. Delegates Occupy Detroit Pulpits DETROIT Oct. 18.-There were no meetings today of the missionary societies of the Christian Church, which is holding Its International missionary conference In this city. The only general meeting of the visiting church people were three com munion services held this afternoon In the oodward-A venue Baptist Church, the T oodward-Avenue Congregational Church and the Central M. E. Church. All three churches were crowded and the admin istering of the sacrament which is given each Sabbath among' this denomination was an inspiring and uplifting occasion. An address was made In each church be fore the ordinance was observed P1131' seven Congregational, 14 Methodist, 15 Presbyterian, two Christian one Unlvcrsalist. and one" Unitarian pul pit were occupied by the visiting clergy of the denomination. Tomorrow the American Christian Mis sionary Society, which held its first ses sion last night will give way to the For eign Christian Missionary Society which will hold morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Tuesday morning sessions of the American Christian Missionary Society will be resumed and will continue until Wednesday night. S. E. Sweeney of Co lumbus. Ind., will be elected president of this society. It is said, to succeed A B Phllbut. SEE LAVA GEYSERS SPOUT Crater of Mnnnaloa Visited by Ex plorers In Hawaiian Islands. HONOLULU, Oct. 18. An exploring party of 13. the first to reach Mokuapopo, tho summit of the crater of Maunaloa gives reliable details of the eruption. The party suffered severely from mountain sickness and cold. They found the inside of the crater very active. Out of the mass of molten lava fiery geysers were shooting up to tho height of 200 feet or more, but there was no overflow. An increase of heat in the Dewey CYRUS TO WIN SEND BRADY'S OR EAT NOVEL - THE CORNER IN COFFEE IN OF CLEVERNESS . I NOVEMBER NUMBER crater lower down Indicates the possibili ty of an outbreak there. KHauca re mains normal. MAY TIE UP TEXAS. Trainmen Mny Be Called Ont to Help Pacific Expressmen. ST. LOUIS, Oct. IS. President F. E. Modle, of the Brotherhood of Railway Ex pressmen, today stated that it had been reOrted to him that on some of the runs where the Pacific Express Company has contracted with the railway companies to handle the bigage, brakemen and bag gagemen, members of the Brotherhood o Railway Trainmen, have been pressed Into service to handle the baggage and that it is working harm to the employe of the company who are demanding an Increase In salary. President Morrlssey, of the trainmen. Is investigating the matter, he said, and If such Is the case and the practice is not stopped, the baggagemen and brakemen will be called out. Mr. Modle also stated that there Is a probability that the Broth erhood men in the employ of another ex press company In Texas may be called out unless that company discontinues carry ing some of the Pacific Express Company freight on a tonnage basis. . "An order to this effect will tie up the whole State of Texas," he said, "as the Brotherhood of Railway Expressmen Is strong and well organized In Texas." pipes, a cook stove, etc. He is as hapr as If he owned the Corsair and defied mai ket slumps. His life Is easy. Nearly e erythlng In the way of work Is done f' him. His Is a grainboat. It Is loaded arj unloaded by machinery while he looks o and Is pushed or pulled nbout by mult and tugboats. Some toilers might eml him. Injunction Against the Strikers. SHERMAN, Tex., Oct. IS. An injunc tion against striking employes of the Pa cific Express Company and their associates has been granted In the United States Court here and an order Issued to the enjoined men to desist from intimidating or using violence to prevent other em ployes of tho company rrom performing their duties at Texarkana, Marshall or Long View. Large crowds met every train at Long "View and prevented any at tempt to load or unload express matter. On most of the cars there are no mes sengers. At Marshall a man who was put on as messenger at New Orleans, was escorted to the hotel by the agent there, accom panied by a jeering crowd. When he reach ed the hotel counter some one struck him and the hotel proprietor threw a cup of hot coffee In his face and ordered him out. The express strikers finally got him and he was persuaded to leave town. The Happy Boatman. Tip In New York Tress. The other day I visited an old friend on a canal-boat. They call him "Captain." He is a little lord of a little kingdom. Half of his house Is above deck and half be low. Outside, upon the deck, are his well stocked refrigerator and ice barrel. Inside are a canary bird, a fine tiger cat, a small piano, books, magazines, a cozy corner, a shotzun and ammunition, fishing" tackle, BRIDGE DRAW GIVES WA' Trnin Crossing the Potomac Has Narrow Encnpc. WASHINGTON, Oct. IS. The Ches.l peake &. Ohio passenger train which le! here at 11:20 o'clock tonight for Clnciij nati, met with a serious accident on til long bridge which spans the Potomfj River and connects with the Virgin! shore. About one-third of a mile from til Washington end of the bridge Is a draj ISO feet In length. Tonight as the train was passing ov this draw the northern half of It ga way and precipitated the tender and dead baggage car Immediately folIirMl It Into the water. A huge girder w!xlij formed part of the draw fortunate! Jammed up against the mall car, followiii the dead baggage car and helped to ko1 it and the remaining cars of the tral from going into the river. No one was killed but fireman Jot Woods, of Charlotte, N. C, received severe gash In the face. The remalnlrl cars of the train were sent back to til Pennsylvania Railroad station in Was'4 ington. Nearly all the cars on the train hil come through from New York, Includiii the combination car, the day coach ail two sleepers. The accident delayed travj for some time. A Pliiladelphlan's Wonderful Go! Shot. Philadelphia North American. In a match on the Stevens house links at Lake Placid, N. Y., Harold tNaylor of Philadelphia made a shot thl . has never been equaled on this or ail other golf links in the Adlrondacks, if. 11 deed, on any In the country. Driving from the seventh tee. Mr. NaJ lor made the seventh hole, a distance. 14 yards, in one shot. Eye-wltnesses of the play say it was prettiest shot they ever saw. The bai landing on the green close to the hoi rolled in as nicely as if it had been nutte A cleek was used In making the shot. Mr. Naylor, who recently lowered tJ record for the Stevens house course 32 strokes for the nine holes, Is a meil ber of the Philadelphia Country Club team and captain of the University Pennsylvania team. Hr plays No. 1 t the Stevens golf team, and is recognlzj as tne Dest goupiayer In the Adironda- mountains. He is a son of John S. Nal lor. of Philadelphia.