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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 12, 1905)
-J THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1905. FFER TO IKE LESS Welcome, O. R. C, to the Exposition City and its Greatest Store 20 Commutation Books Each Containing 50 Admissions to the Lewis and Clark Exposition Klamath Canal Company Re duces Price of Works. New Bargain Bill Daily During Mayfair. fresh List of Specials Every Day and for One Day Only VISIT THE FREE CAKE BAK ING SCHOOL THIRD FLOOR. SESSIONS 8 A. M. TO 12 M., AND 1 TO V. M DAILY. LESSONS FREE EVERY DAY. TODAY MAY 12TH ELEVENTH DAY OF THE GREAT PRE-EXPO-S1TION SALES. 18 MORE DAYS ONLY OF THE GREATEST SALE PORT LAND EVER. KNEW. Tktrnifftrtmt Stre 5 WisklM$t Sts. HITCHCOCK CONSIDERS IT If He Decides to Accept, Obstacle to Klamath Irrigation Project "Will Be Removed Engineers -Say. Price Is High. . OREGOXIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ngton. May u. The Reclamation Sen-ice i.oday received a telegram from J. B. Llppencott. the engineer In charge of the nvestlgation in the Klamath basin, an nouncing that the Klamath Canal Com pany, after further deliberation, had submitted an offer to sell out its canals and other works to the Government for J1D0.OO0. which is 51Q0.OP0 lessthan the price it has been demanding for the past four months, and $350,000 less than the price it originally asked. This offer has Seen laid before Secretary Hitchcock. If he decides to accept it. the last obstacle n the way of Government Irrigation in Klamath County will be removed and the Reclamation Service will be ready to be gin construction. If he rejects the offer because it is too high, there must be further negotiations and perhaps a re tort to condemnation proceedings, which would probably postpone construction of the Klamath project for a year or two. There are numerous features of this -ase which make it doubtful if the Sec retary will authorize the purchase at the price named. Government engineers have carefully estimated that the value of all work done in the Klamath country by this California corporation is not more than $100,000. If it sells out to the Gov ernment and withdraws from the field. It will, in equity, be entitled to some bonus, but the people of the Klamath basin are reported to be very much averse to giving $50,000 in excess of the value of its plant, and officials of the Reclamation Service , are inclined to this same view, particularly, as. reports show that the .Jovernmenjt -would not be able to make jse of tho canals and other works that nave been constructed by this company. In other words, any payment made to 'ihese people Is, from the Government's ftandpplnt, a mere donation. Government View of Case. Then, too, according to the contention of the Reclamation Service, sustained by the Secretary of War and the Attorney Seneral. the Klamath Canal Company has been attempting to Irrigate unlaw fully from a navigable stream without authority of the Government. It is as serted by Reclamation officials that the Klamath canal property has no real or practical rvalue." because It has canals witli no water right, and, even should It complete its canals. It would have no water to fill them. Government engi neers from the very first have looked upon this company as a speculative con cern. The belief has prevailed with them that it had gone ahead with work, not with the Idea of actually irrigating land, but with a view to getting firmly sstabllshed in order that .It might event ually sell out to the Government. The wanner in which ithas come down in Its price from J500.000 to 1130,000. they con-, ilder. apparently strengthens this view. But the Reclamation officials fear that j. bad policy will be established If the Government pays too large a price for the works of the Klamath Canal Com pany. Thoy pointed out today that if khe Government buys up the canals and other works of this corporation, knowing it will be unable to use them, and con tending that the company is operating in the Klamath basin in violation of law,- it will induce other speculators to establish themselves similarly under other con templated projects, for the sole purpose if selling out to the Government at a profit. On the other hand the Government cRnnot show that the Klamath Canal Company, organized for speculative pur poses and there will always be a rea sonable doubt that It started in good faith, although its course during- the past year, considered with its plans, which are pronounced by the Reclamation engi neers utterly impracticable, makes It very plain to the Reclamation Service that It is now struggling solely to unload its property -on to the Government at the higlftit price obtainable. Hitchcock Will Decide. All the facts bearing on the case are now in the hands of Secretary Hitchcock and he must, and will, decide whether to buy at the p rice named or to reject that offer. He will not lose sight of the fact that time Is an important factor, and, white he may deem the price asked un reasonable, ne may yet consider It better to pay It rather than take the case into the courts at some considerable expense and lose a year or two while fighting to get control of the property by legal methods. The Secretary gives no inti mation as to how he- will decide and until he acts it will be Impossible to safely predict what will be done with the offer. It can be said authoritatively, however! that the Government will never pay more than $150,000 to get the Klamath Canal Company out of the way. Congressional Irrigation Party. OREGOKIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. May 11 The Congressional irri gation party that will tour the West in June, visiting- projects -where the Government has begun construction will consist of Senators Newlands of -Vcvada, Fulton of Oregon, and their wives; Senators Simmons of North Caro lina, Dubois of Idaho, Warren of Wy oming: Representatives Mondcll of Wy oming. Cooper of Pennsylvania, Reeder of Kansas. Marshall of North Dakota, Smith of Texas. Jones of Washington, Hitchcock of NcbraJfka, with their wives; C. J. Blanchard of the Reclama tion Servico and J. I. Parker of the Interior Department. Koad Heads Toward Eugene. MARSHFIELD. Or.. May 1L (Special.) -J. J. Burns, the contractor, has moved his grading outfit from North Bend to i the Ten-Mile country to commence work ' on tne ranroaa. xnis is the 13-mile road the Simpsons are building to the timber but it is believed it Is -to form part of the line to Eugene. Coos Couaty and the Simpsons arc spending $1. drcaging North lalet. and the. esaWskaseRt thrown lip will aise be used -for the railroad grade. To 20 pupils of Portland Schools by OLDS, WORTMAN & KING. The fortunate recipients to be selected by popular vote of the people. A vote with every 25c purchase a$ the store. The voting to end Saturday, July 1. The 20 standing highest at 6 P. M. of that day will each receive a book of 50 free admissions. As the knowledge to be gathered during 50 visits to the great Fair is of incalculable educational benefit, it is no wonder such intense interest is already- aroused in the contest. Just think! The world's greatest features bro't to our very doors what an education is involved! It is indeed the opportunity of a lifetime for few of us will ever see a WOELD'S FAIR again, probably no one now living will ever see one in the Northwest. It's 20 prizes worth winning this great store offers peerless education worth working for. (Jet the votes of parents and friends, boys and girls you all stand an equal chance. The vote will be published with standing of contestants- in Friday evening and Saturday morning papers. SCHOOL OF DOMESTIC SCIENCE. TEA ROOM Second FlooK Auspices Port lan J Y. W. C." A. MENU FOR TODAY Tea. Coffee. Chocolate. Milk In Boftles. Clam Chowder. Scalloped Snad Roe. Hot Rolls. Ham Sandwiches. Bread and Butter. Ice Cream. Ice Cream Cakes. A Sensational Wash Tabric Value First Floor Domestic Section. 25c Etamine, 12k Extra Special for Today Only. 1 500 yards fancy plaid and striped wash etamines, white and tan grounds, regular value iolr 25c, special, yard 2 BARGAIN SCINTILLATIONS FROM THE Jewelry Stocks and Leather Beit Assortm'ts "West Annex Flrnt Floor. A group of rare values await today's buyers. Shop pers In the store should never neglect a visit to the Jewelry Aisles. There's always a grist of pretty things for garniture at wonderfully low prices ready to become yours. Come 'round and be tempted. These special for today. Jewelry Shop One lot -of pretty Rhinestone. Bar Pins Our regular 30c valuers for lKc; 25c values for 10c; 20c value for 5c One lot of lons-stem Pearl anJ Turquoise Ball Top Hat Pins Our regular 26c values for 10c Leather Goods Counter One lot of Ladies' Fine Suede Leather Belts, with pretty back and front buckles, in gretns. blues, tans and browns Our regular 52.25 values at SL89 Another lot of Ladles' Fine Suede Leather Belts. In greens, blues, tans and browns Our regular 51.75 values for $1.43 EXCEPTIONAL SPECIAL VALUES IN Women's, Misses', Boys' and Children's Knit Underwear and Smart Hosiery These in the Friday Sale First Floor. Women's "Merode" "White Lisle Vests, low neck and sleeveless, hand-crocheted silk trimmings: with kneo and ankle-length Tights to match 51.00 quali ty for. each 38c Women's Black Gauze Cotton Hose, with finished foot, double sole Splendid 25c quality; special, pair. .18c Children's plain black mercerized fine-ribbed Hose, seamless style: sizes 6 to Regular price 25c pair; special at, pair 19c Sizes 9 and 9li Regular value 30c; special, pr. .24c Boys' Balbrlggan Shirts and Drawers; Shirts have long sleeves and French necks; Drawers are double seated Regular 45c 'alues: special at, each.... 27c Exceedingly Timely Specials In Women's Purnishing Shops Flmt Floor. The recent long dry spell thro which we've just passed put us alL a bit careless perhaps on the Um brella question. Now that the good, old Oregon rains are falling once more on the just and the otner fellows, it behooves us a bit to look to the Umbrella stocks. How's yours? There are some here at bargain prices today. Lace Robes and Ribbons add to "toe bargain Interest. Lferre Lace Robes for $12.42 Beautiful I.ere Lace Robes. In white or cream: ele gant designs, newest patterns: waist and skirt to match. A very desirable addition to "ml lady's" wardrobe Values from 516.50 to 525.0); special for Friday Economy Sale at, each 812.48 Economy in Umbrellas $1.56 UMBRELLAS FOR ftSc. Ladies' Fast Dyed Taffeta Umbrellas, with paragon frame?, steel rods, assorted handles in horn, pearl and silver and natural wood Our 51.50 value; spe cial at, eaqh Sc PERSIAN GIMPS WORTH 25c FOR 16c. A. lot of Fancy Colored Persian Guimps, for trimming waists, coats, children's dresses, etc Values from 15c to 25c: special at. the yard iec AN ENTHUSIASTIC SALE OF RIBBONS 0e SATIN TAFFETA RIBBONS 23c. Elegant Satin Taffeta Ribbons: all-silk: fine for mak ing girdles, neckwear and so on Splendid 40c val ue. Special Economy Sale Price, the yard 25c Specials that Bristle with Bargain Interest In the Aaaex Secead Floor. Exceptional news of pretty Cashless In the Art Shop. "Women Drawer and Children WaUta in the Ladermanlla Salon and a big Half-Prlce Sale ef Chil dren' Reefers and Jacket in the Junior Store. Prices quoted are for today only. 24-inch Cushion of pure silk floss filling and white cambric covering Regular 65c value; special at 47c Ladles Drawers of fine muslin, two clusters of three fine tucks each; finished with three-Inch embroidery edging Regular 50c value; special at 3s Children's Cambric Waists, three-inch heavy drill' waistband, finished with embroidery edging at neck and armholes Regular price 00c; specials 38c Children's Reefers and Jackets, with box plaits of wool materials. In a great variety of colors, styles and trimmings: ages from 2 to 6 years Regular prices from 51-75 to $6.00: -special at HALF PRICE Embraces the Greatest Aggregation of Unmatchable Bargains--quality considered --that's ever been known in Portland! A Stirring Feature of the Great May Pre-Exposition Sales . That Must Quicken the Bargain Pulse of Thrifty Buyers. These Values Speak for Themselves We have congregated every Suit left over from the past Winter's selling in ouc group, and shall offer them at a most astonishins sacrifice today. Every wanted material included ; every size in the lot and every fashionable color represented. Not a Suit under $20 in price mostof them arc the regular $2S.50, $35 and $3S.o0 values and up to $45. They are all in good styles, plain" tailored and all smart trimming effects. These Suits are particularly adapted for present wear, for traveling and vacation garb, and for . wear during the cool Summer evenings while "doing' 7 the Exposition. This sale is beyond dispute pre eminent! v the biggest bargain opportunity for suit buyers offered this year by any Q7 Western house. Just think of it! $20.00 to $45 Suits for qJx.aw Ladies' $5.00 White Lawn Waists, Price, $2.95. Ilandsome white lawn Waists, beautifully trimmed, in embroidery and tucks. Some arc trimmed and tucked fronts, others all over trimmed in pretty embroid eries, narrow and wide effects: regular $5 values. Special today for 2.98 A Great Sale of Rich Black Taffeta Walking Skirts Rich, rustling Silks a splendid quality of black taffeta material, made up in single and double box plaits, some in trimmed yoke effects and box plaited; otli era in 9-gore flares trimmed with taffeta straps, front and back paneled. Best $13.50 values, special Friday for $ 9.65 Best $15.00 values, special Friday for $10.75 Best $10.50 values, special Friday for $11.98 Best $25.00 values, special Friday for SIS. 95 Sensational friday Bargains in the Men's Shop Flrwt Floor West Anan. MEN'S 35c HOSE 30c. A new line of Men's Spring and Summer Hose: the very latest styles In black and white, black and red, checks, an. embroidery, gray, plaids, tan. lace lisle, etc Our very best 35c value; special, pair, 18c MEN'S 50c UNDERWEAR 29c. A line of Men's plain ecru flat Balbrlggan Under wear for Summer wear; the Shirt has a French neck: the Drawers have double seat Our regular 50c value; special at, the garment 20c We're Strong on Housefurnishing Lines There's Proof in the Prices We Make Fourth Floor Three Elevator. No use paying the "long" prices of exclusive furni ture houses when you may come here and select from larger lines of absolutely dependable goods than any such houses In the city snow, and receive Jhe same saving privilege as Is accorded to all our patrons thro'out every department of this great store. Com plete mastery of the markets Is ours by virtue of our Immense outlet. We save you money on everything you buy. Hott much Is governed only by bow much you buy. Best line of newest Carpets in the city. These Items for today $5.00 Iron Beds, $3.95 White Enameled Iron Beds, with brass trimmings, one of our best styles; a very strong, well-built Bed. with Improved Ide rail attachment; you may have your choice of either three-quarter size or full xlze Bed Our 35.00 value; Special Economy Sale Price, each - $3.98 $6.00 Wool Blankets for $4.45 Vicuna Wool Blankets, of good, heavy weight; large size: just the thing with which to clothe the "extra bed" or to use for your outing this Summer Our regular 36.00 value: Special Economy Sale Prl at. the pair Z4.4S $2.50 Smyrna Rugs, $1.53 All-wool, double-faced Smyrna Rugs) here In a large assortment of handsome patterns and combinations or color; size 3x6 Inches Oar $2.58 value: Spe cial Economy Sale Price, each f 1.53 TODAY'S ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH FRIDAY ECONOMY SALE AN EXTRAORDINARY GROUP OP SALES IN Portland's Largest and Foremost Suit and Wrap Store Grand Salons Second Floor. VALUES ALWAYS ADMITTEDLY THE BEST Today's arc greater than ever. "When, through its customers, the word goes abroad that one store has greater variety o correct styles, and manifestly higher average quality at every price than any other store, that word arouses interest and brings new customers. Evidently such word has been spoken for us many hundred times this season. One who strolls through the big Apparel Stores the largest West of Chicago canH help remarking that ours is the busiest of any in the city. Any woman who examines our garments can tell why. The great est assortments and biggest values are always here. Today's values arc extra great. . Women's $45 Suits for $9.93 Did This Catch Your Eye? THE SILKS Will Catch Your Fancy; the Price Your Purse South Annex Silk Store First Floor. Novelty Suit Silks the largest assortment shown in the city in all the new colors and makes "bought direct from manufacturers including Chiffon and Mes3aline Taffetas, Figured Oleo Mes s alines, Louisines. and the durable Mohair Warp Silks; every color, from the delicate evening shades to a full assortment of street colorings; our regular S1.25 grades. Special TkC for today only, yard .. . t"v, 36-INOZ BLACK ALL-SILK TAFFETAS EADI CALLY REDUCED FOR TODAY ONLY Our regular $1.75 grade, special for J- 1 X.X Friday only, yard tt"H" Our regular $1.60 grade, special for I - 1 Friday only, yard I vl I Our regular SI.50 grade, special for I in Friday only, yard I.II Our regular 1.25 grade, special for QXr1 Friday only, yard JWt These yard-wide Taffetas como in both glaced and chiffon finishes. Big Reductions in Haviiand Decorated China For Friday Economy Sale Third Floor Stores. HA AT LAN D CHINA CUPS AND SAUCERS, with deco rations of small pink flowers and stippled gold top and handles. COFFEE COPS AXD SAUCERS Our 56.00 value; spe cial at, the dozen $4.56 TEA CUPS AXD SAUCERS Our4.30 value; special at, the dozen . v $3.8fl HAVILAND CHINA CAKE PLATES, decorated wltir sroall pink flowers and full gold line Our 75c valuer special at, eac.ii z?,c H AVI LAND CHINA. BERRY BOWLS, with same deco ration Our $1.33 value; special at, each S3c HAVTLAJiD CHrXA, BOX BO.NS Our 60c value; spe cial at, each 4Se FRUIT SAUCERS, with decoration of pink flowers and stippled goli top Our J2.50 value: special at, the dozen FRUIT SAUCERS, with decorations of violet sprays Our $2.35 value; special at, the dozen fl.73 ROUXD FRUIT COMPORTS, with decoration of pink sprays and full gold- line Our S5c value; special at, each sSe PI.ATSS, with violet spray decoration; breakfast size Our 53-40 value; special at, the dozen.. K- 99 The Friday Sale of Special Import to Home Milliners 39c for Dollar Braids Bijou Millinery Salons Annex, Second Floor. Another event in the bustling Millinery Salons that's sure to attract throngs of women who pre fer making their Hats at home. We shalL plaee on sale this morning 200 pieces of handsome braids for making up pretty Summer Hats, all the popular and wanted colorings in the offering and values up to $1.00 for the piece, at 7Qp a choice for full 12-yard pieces of yJL Special Sale of Wire Hat Frames at 25c Another lot of wire Hat Frames that came our way at a bargain price thro' the close of a prominent manufacturer's season, will be offered our pa trons today as we bought 'em wonderfully low. 23 dozen in the lot all best styles, in black or white silk-covered wire. Turbans, Tricorns, Sai lors, "Charlotte Cordays," "ftaxine Elliots," etc. Choose today from O the lot at A"Jt A Dress Goods Bargain South Annex First Floor. That furnishes convincing evidence of this store's leadership in value-giving. Cream, All-Wool and Silk and Wool Dress Fabrics for Today Only. . Crepe de Faris, Crepe de Francais, Poplin de Chenes Armures, Granites, Panamas, Serges, Cheviots, Voiles, Novelty Mohairs and Brilliantines, Sici lians, Mohair Mistral, Fancy and Plain Etamines, Bedford Cords, Caritas, etc., etc.; our regular SI .50 grades. Special for today only, yard , $1.19 A.AL.UES TRODDE.N t'XDER FOOT In Making These Friday Prices on Shoes Immense advantage aVrnlt Sboe buyers here-' to day. A frroup of tlie KTeafent nboe bnrsalna of all the year. Smart, nevr ntylrt and best makes In Ameri ca. Matchles vnluc for recti, matrons and maids. Read and come to FAIR-WAY" HOE STORE, First Floor Wat Annex. Women's $3.50 and $3.00 Shoes for $1.49 Women's tan or black Bicycle lLace Boots: nearly all sizes and widths: have sold for $3.00 and 53.50 Spe cial for Friday Economy Sale, the pair $1A0 Women's $2.00 Juliets for $1.49 Women's Juliet or Comfort Shoes, of dongola kid, for either street or house wear; light rubber heels; solid comfort in every pair Our regular $2.00 value: Special for one day only at. the pair ...$1.49 Men's $3.50 Shoes for $2.49 Men's Low Cut Shoe, in tan Russia calf; brand-new goods, correct styles, and made especially for us to seir.at $3.50 Special Economy Sale price, pair. ,$2A9 Misses' $2.00 Shoes for 1.49 Misses' Tan Goat Shoes, the popular color, lace style; all slze3 from 11 to 2 Our regular $2.00 value Spe cial Economy SIe Price, tho pair fl.49 Bargain Nuggets From Veritable Mlata of Everyday Valoca la the Small Wares Shops First Floor. Notions, Toilet Sundries and Stationery. SPECIALS FOR TODAY ONLY Am Exceptional LUt. 15c DRESS SHIELDS 10c. White Xainsook Covered Dress Shields; all sizes, Nos. 2, S and 4; light Summer weight Regular value 15c; special, pair ..:.10c 35c MACHINE OIL 8c. 4-oz. Can Sewing Machine OH In combination oil can Regular value luc: special, can Oc 10c STOCKING DARNERS Tc. Large size Hardwood Stocking Darners, with de tachable handles Regular value 10c: -special, ea.-.Vc 3.1c TOOTH BRUSH AND POWDER 15c. Imported Tooth Brush with can Tooth Powder Regu- . lar value 25c; special, each 15c SSe NAIL BRUSHES 35c. All-bristle Hand or Kail Brushes, large size, solid back, hand-drawn Regular value 35c. special at, each .......................................... .25c 35c CASTILE SOAP 15c. Large size 2-lb. bar White Castfle Soap Regular val ue 25c; special, bar ' 15c 15c FLORIDA WATER 13c. 4-oz. Bottle Florida Water Regular value 15c: spe cial, bottle i3c 16c PAPER NAPKINS 3c PER 109. Decorated American Paper Napkins, pure and clean, for parties, picnics and lunches Regular value. 10i per 100; special - S Ceata Per lee lSe BOX WRITING PAPER 8c. Box "White Writing Paper, plain or ruled. Regular value 15cj special, box ..,9c 3c SHELF PAPER 3c Shelf Paper. 10-yard pieces, lace edge; pink, blae, white, yellow and green Regular value 5c; special at. the piece ..3e 1 Ml I i !