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THE 8CSDAT OKEGOXIAX. PORTLAND, JANUARY 29, 1911. DIAMONDS LURE YOUTH TO PRISON when Kirk will b sentenced to months' Imprisonment In the Federal j 1'enltentla.ry on McNeil's Island, and j Webb to four months In the County ' New Novelty Silks at 75c a Yard A large shipment of new novelty silks the cor rect new Semi-Persians in beautiful, rich, effect ive colorings; also soft-finished Swiss Taffetas, in gray, blue, brown and red grounds, with nov elty allover patterns in rich colorings. Swiss Mess alines 59c a Yard 19-inch Swiss Messaline Silks of soft, graceful weave, warranted all pure silk and perfect in weave and finish, shown here in all wanted plain shades. A silk that will give perfect satisfaction in every way. Jail. Kirk cams here a year ago from Kansas City, where he seems to have been prominent, for on the witness stand he offered testimonials from bankers and large employers of labor. Webb was recently dismissed from the Seattle police force.. Two Jurors there testified that they had been approached by anents of Hill man. Ilillman went on the stand and denied that he had Instructed Bis de tectives to corrupt Jurors. He swore he had employed them to ret evidence to connect George W. Dllllngt. Public Wei. fare candidate for Mayor, and other real estate dealers, with the prosecu tion. Judge Donworth. In bis decision, said: -Among- the perils that confront oar country the Influence of moirey In the administration of Justice, Is one of the irreatest evils we have to fear." The Judga held that the testimony of the defendants was false, the testimony of the Jurors true. Hlllman was convlct- 7777 DPIQflM Former Midshipman Barrett Is Arrested by Police of San Francisco. The Most in Value, The Best in Quality Here Are Some Extraordinary Chances for You to Economize RICH FATHER LIVES HERE : : : . . - : Two Chargrs of irand Larceny Are Filed Against Him After lie Pawn Costly Kings and Then Sells the) riedRe. S.X KRANCWOO. Jjn. Spe-ial.) William N. Barrett. Jr.. formerly mid shipman on the cruiser Maryland, who was In difficulty with the manaRement of the Hotel St. Francis in regard to checks which he had written without funds for their payment, shortly after hta resignation from the Navy on De cember U. was arretted last nlitht after It was discovered that he hud pawned Jewelry taken from Shreve Co. and Radke Co. on approval. On December 2 Barrett attained from Shreve Co. a rtn with three dia mond valued at "H sarin that ho wUhed to show It to a your woman to whom he was enaed. On the fol lowing day he oMtnrd in the sama manner a ring valued at IIS from Radko Co. Later be paid Shreve V on account, but tho susplrlons of the Jewelers were aroused. PoIU-e dete-tlves were put on the case and discovered that both rings had been pawned, and that Barrett had obtained ffMtn Raphael mu o.i the V-W ring, and on the I13 ring, returning a few days later and selling Raphael tho pawn tickets for IHW. A telephone mes.s"f was sent to Bar rett yesterday afternoon, telling him that there was a telegram for Mm at Shreve s When be arrived thrrc he was hand cuffed. v . At the police, station he was booked on two charges of grand larceny, sworn to by Oeorg I-cwt e-.a R. 1- Radke. lie was released on cat bail of on each charge. Barretts father Is a wealthy lumber man living at Portland, or. He had made good tho checks which his sob had passed at the St. Francis. ..... d t "i. i.- - -i ' -; , i u ' I V v ADMIRAL MACOMB DIES Southern Veteran of Najr Ixyal to orth In War. NEW TORK. Jan. IS. Rear-Admlral bavld R ilacomb, retired. Is dead at Ma home hero in his Mth year, of Infirmi ties Incident to old age. He was born In Florida, his mother. Mary Worthlng ton. being tho daughter of tho first Gov ernor of tho stats. la his youth, his family moved to Texas where ho enlisted In tho war with Mexico, ills fstner waa tho first Adjutant-General of the republic of Tevas and was later assassinated by a Mexican fanatic. After the Mexican War young Macomb went to school for a time In ChllUcothe. O. He Joined tho Navy In 1S4 and In was chief en gineer of the ship which carried tho Rhelngold exploring party to Alaska and blberla. At tho outbreak of the Civil War. as a nativo of tho South, he was offered a commission In tho Confederate navy but declined It- He served on tho Union side and superintended the building of two monitors. Ho was retired In 18S with the rank of Commodore. Under a recent act of Congress, ho received the title of Rear-Admlral. retired. PANIC SEIZES HUNDREDS fire In Two Holds Send llalf-CIad Patrons lo Street. CHICAGO. Jan. 21 Fire brought about oo guests from their rooms In tho Majestic and Great Northern ho tels, which adjoin at Dearborn and Qulncy streets, early this morning. Tho fire, which started In the kitchen of the grill-room on the 17th floor of tho Majestic was extinguished with a loss of about 140.000, mostly from water. Tho lobby of the Majestic became rongested with guests who had awakened and fled from their rooms. With their arms full of clothing, they hurried down the stairway's and dressed in tho crowded room. In tho upper stories, people crowded about the ele vators, pleading to be taken down. Klsvator men and firemen tried to al lay their fears by telling them that tho firs had been extinguished and a number went back to their beds. Ono man occupying a room directly beneath tho grill refused to leavo bis room when awakened by hotel attaches. Ho threatened anyone disturbing him further and was finally allowed to to main unmolested. BOY MUTILATED BY CAP Kiploelve Is Left by Workman on Porch, With Serious. Result. OREGOM CITT. Or.. Jan. JS- Spe clal.V Jack Loder. only child of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Loder. was seriously Injured this afternoon by the explosion of a dynamite cap that the child found on tho front porch of the Loder resi dence on Center street. He may lose the sight of his right eye and become dlrgured for life. Wkllo Mr. and Mrs. Loder were fin ishing their luncheon the boy Jumped from tho tablo and went out on tho wldo veranda to play. He picked up tho dynamite cap and with boyish cur iosity took it Info tho basement to In vestigate. Mr. and Mrs. Loder heard a hammer poundlnr and suddenly the boy screamed. Ho was conscious when found and able to tell how the accident bappened. Ho was rushed to a Port land hospital. Tho cap was left by workmen who are using dynamite In Improving Cen ter street. DETECTIVES ARE JAILED Seattle Sleuths Employed In Hill man Case In Contempt. SEATTLE. Jan. JS. United States vx...t.a f. scares. s!t V A rWtfflWOrth todlf niuici UB" rfjudsed E- D. Kirk. had of th Kirk : lm in, . - - - of Kirk's employes, guilty of contempt of court In attempting to Influence ! . ii.j A tr riiranr, T 1 Hill. I jurors " w -" .--- ... man. tho millionaire real estate dealer accused of using the malls to defraud. uid fixed prison n,nt. and ntOO W n w viurira cimii- Ittsd to tho County Jail until Monday, J Pboto copyright by Geo. G. Bain. Oarar llassssenitHa. Whose Wife Lntm IIIbb aad Hmrm for IM vore la Mew lark ed of contempt of court yesterday, but sentence was withheld pending his trial next Tuesday on the Federal In dictments. HnRM0lSDESTR0YED OSCAR 1IAMMERSTEIX SUED IXMl PIVOKCE IX XEW YORK. Etldenre to Be Taken by Referee. Mrs. Hammrrsteln Moves to Xyack, Away I'rom Husband. NEW TORK. Jnxi. 8 Proceedings for absolute divorce from her hi.esiid. Os car llammersteln. tho operatic Impre sario, were begun today by Mrs. Mavina HammerMeln In the Supremo Court at Nyark. N. Y. The development In the suit which brought It Into court at Nyack was the application before Supreme Court Judge Tompkins for tho appoint ment of a referee to take testimony. The court appointed Daniel 8. Sherman as referee. Neither of the principal In tho suit was In court. The referee will soon be gin heatings. It Is underooa. Mrs. Hammersteln. with her daughter, has been a resident of Nyack since last Summer. Mr. HammenMeln sold out Ills operatic Interests here, however, and has been planning to build and conduct a house for the production of grand opera In London. England. He Is at present giving his personal attention to bis enter prises here. MORSE SUIT DISMISSED Ire King; Said to Have Compromised on Peculation. NEW TORK. Jan. 3. Judge Lacombo In the United Statea Circuit Court this afternoon, signed an order dlsvnlsilng the suit of John W. McKlnnon as agent of the shareholders of tho New York Bank of North America, again Charles W. Morse and directors of tho Institution for the recovery of I7340CO for lowei through Morse's peculations. It Is said the cam has been compromised. How to Cure Rheumatism Presslaeat Doctor's Beat Prescrip tion It la Easily Mixed. This Is a very simple and harmless formula but It has worked wonders for all who havo trled.lt. quickly curing chronic and acute rheumatism and back-ache. "Get one ounce of syrup of Sarsaparllla compound and one ounce of TorrM compound. Then get half a rlnt of good whiskey and put the other wo Ingredients Into It." Take a table spoonful of this mixture before each meal and at bed time. Shake the bottle before using. Results are felt the first day. Any druggist has these Ingredi ents on hand or will quickly get them from his wholesale house. Any ono can mix them. This waa prevlouelr published hero any many of the worst cases of rheu matism and back-ache were cured by It In a short time. The tonic effect of this treatment Is also very valuable. While eradicating rheumatism it also restores vitality. Adv. The New Home OF Behning Pianos and Player Pianos where they can be seen in all the different styles and varieties of woods. 127 ELEVENTH STREET. Bet. Washington and Alder Sts.' Soule Bros Sole Factory Representatives. Thones: Main 2820 and A 1493. sS ' 1 ' fe l Of All Odds and Ends and Remnants and Broken Assortments . ,i, ,,,, , ,,mi Airor from on season to another. And no matter how great a surplus our an- True to the guiding- principles laid down r woTTh. inTfai m he snrnrisindy lanre. In our endeavor to immediately dispose of all surplus stock zsjrstzsr rzxs: 80311 the brief detaUa carefnUy telowlack of space P j of but few from many, yet In that you'll get an excellent idea of the general trend of the savings therefrom. J C" " First Showing- and Sale Tomorrow """ J I r&f T a ssnsapi m afM J v III X jm At $1 5.00, $17.50 and $19.50 A beautiful assortment of early arrivals in women's Spring Suits. They are man tailored m the newest styles, 26-inch coats plain or trimmed. Skirts are also of the newest cut in pleated, gored or the flounce effect, with panel front, with high or regulation waist Materials are plain, colored and striped French twills, ocean serges and panamas; also an extra fine showing of novelty mivtnres and checks. These are really the most wonderful values we ever offered. Your choice Monday and Tuesday at the cUl low r. of SX&.UU, 5M7.iu ana 9x.oU t"- i WOMEN'S DRESS SKIRTS 3.90, $4.50, $5.50, $6.50 A complete assortment of women 's Dress Skirts. The style and cut of these garments is the newest, materials are of dependable quality. They come in black, blue, brown and gray; also sev eral styles of novelty mixtures. BEAUTIFUL SILK DRESSES AT $15, $16.50, $19.50 A most extraordinary showing of women's and misses' silk Dresses, beautifully made of good quality taffeta, messaline, cloth of gold and foulards, daintily embroidered or trimmed with cord, velvet or silk. They are shown in many styles in the one piece effect. Good materials, correct styles and correct prices are going to make these extremely popular for Spring wear. ewe- -DT-TTTrinaTS KPT!fiTAIJ.Y PRICED A lar-e assortment of women's silk Petticoats, shown in all styles and colors Made with deep double flounce and dust ruffK They come in black and all wanted colors in plain or changeable. Special at "'""" "A J ? at T-XTRAORDTNARY REDUCTIONS! All broken lines of women's Suits, Coats. Dresses, Waists, Skirts, Capes, children 8 ai i-aiv Dresses, etc are priced for this sale at less than cost. NEW SPRING COATS AT $10.50, $12.50 AND $15.00 Just received a large shipment of long Coats for Spring wear, semi-fitting effect, with shawl or notch collar. Materials are covert, cravenette and serges, in black, blue, gray and several shades of tan; medium weight. These garments are marked very reasonable, and will give entire satisfaction. Your choice from a complete assortment now. STYLISH SILK WAISTS $2.50, $3.50, $4.90, $6.50 The largest variety we have ever shown in silk, net and voile Waists. They include the newest creation of styles; taffeta, messaline, Jap and Persian silk, plain and fancy nets and voiles. They come in the pretty kimono or regulation sleeve, and at these prices are sure to meet wiin your approval. Knit Underwear and Hosiery Sale A Cleanup of Broken Lines Some of the best value news we ever had to print from these sections is indicated by the items that follow. Prices e actually lower than the present mill cost: UNION SUITS, 75c VALUES, 89 ' A special saJe of women's seasonable weight Union Suits; heavy fleeced, fine ribbed cotton garments in form-fitting styles. They come in cream color and in all sizes. Kegular 75c values, OQq reduced for Monday and Tuesday to "U VESTS AND PANTS, iOc VALUES AT 25 Another important offering of women's cream-colored cotton Under wear; heavy fleeced, ribbed vests and pants, in all styles and sizes. Garments that are well made and neatly f infshed through- ORft out 40c grade, reduced for Monday and Tuesday to CHILDREN'S 35c AND 40c UNDERWEAR AT 25 An extra special offering of children's fleece-ribbed cotton Under wear, in cream and gray colors. Vests, pants and drawers in all sizes and styles. Garments that, have sold this season at 35e and 40c each, reduced to Children's cashmere Ilose of good, durable quality, guaran- O Kfi teed fast black, all sizes, 35c and 40c values, reduced to. Women's wiolen Hose of splendid quality, made with full Q1 n seamless foot and well shaped leg. 40c values at. ... Cfleanup Sale in The Shoe Section The most extraordinary price cutting on record 1 The keenest judges of values will unquestionably be the quickest and largest buyers at this sale of fashionable footwear. Women's Shoes in Seasonable Styles $3.00 and 0 J iLD-rya $3.50 Val. qpO Jl a. A cleanup sale of women's Shoes that marks the most decisive price cutting of the midwinter season, in styles that are typical of the latest word in fashionable footwear. Our regular $3.00 and $3.50 lines in broken assortments. They come in patent colt, box calf, gunmetal and vici kid leathers, in both blucher and straighWace cut, as well as button. A showing so large that all tastes maybe suited. Every size and width in the assortment, 3 d and all are $3.00 and $3.50 values,, on sale at Children's Jockey Boots, in all colors and sizes, $1.50 val- QC ucs, Monday and Tuesday at Boys' Shoes in all styles and sizes, $2.00 values, special for Q Q Q Monday and Tuesday at Women's Shoes in all styles and sizes, $2.00 to $2.50 g2.a4:9 values, special at Children's Shoes, all sizes 5 to 11, $1.50 values, Monday QQ( and Tuesday at ' 7S S2.25 TO $3.00 ODD LOT CURTAINS AT $1.85 PAIR Lot 1 At this sale you have choice from a splendid assortment of odd lot Curtains at less than mill cost. Included are both white and Arabian Lace Curtains from 40 to 60 inches wide and to 3 yards long. They come in a full variety of neat and attractive designs and from 2 to 6 pairs of a kind. An early visit will give you first ehoice from regular $2.25, $2.50, $2.75 and $3.00 Curtains at $1.85 REGULAR 52.00 COUCH COVERS $1.48 EACH An odd lot of about 150 pairs of Tapestry Couch Covers to close out at an important price reduction. They come full 00 inches wide and 3 yards long, are reversible and finished with deep knotted fringe. Regu lar $1.85 and $2.00 values, now on sale at the special price of $1.48 FULL-SIZE SHEETS 44 EACH v Great Cleanup Sale of Odd Lot Curtains Towels. Sheets, Pillow Cases, Conch Covers. The timeliness of this great cleanup sale of do mestic goods should be quite as welcome as the magnetic values, which present unique possibili ties to thrifty housewives, hotels, rooming-houses and institutions ' 'unique i because the price savings are so rare. As some of the lots are small, we suggest an early visit. Bleached Turkish Towels, 18x36 inches, the kind that sell regularly at I2V2C, on sale at... 10 Hundreds of remnants of Cotton Suitings, Velour Flannels and Flannelettes on sale at Vz PRICE All odds and ends in Linens, Towels, Tray Cloths, Scarfs, Tea Cloths. Table Cloths, etc., etc, now on sale at reduced prices. $4.50 TO $5.50 ODD LOT CURTAINS AT $3.35 PAIR Lot 2 This offering consists of all our broken lines in our medium-priced Cur tains. Fine high-grade Curtains, shown in a large assortment of new, up-to-date pat terns. They are all bright, fresh and clean and desirable in every way. They come in white and Arabian colors and in the most wanted widths and lengths. Our regular $4.50, $4.75, $5.00 and $5.50 lines in broken assortments, for this sale. ..$3.35 REGULAR $2.25 COTTON BLANKETS $1.80 PAIR A special sale of an overstock of cotton Blankets far below real worth. Extra large and heavy cotton Blankets in gray and tan colors. . They come with a nice soft finish and fast colored borders. The kind that usually sell at $2.25 a pair, now on sale at the snecial price of Sl.SO 42x36-INCH PILLOW CASES 10 EACH j A Cleanup Sale of M nsliii Underwear A Great Chance to Save Regretfully we say a quick good-bye tomorrow to all odds and ends or "mussed-up" garments in these splen did stocks. That a glad welfcome awaits them at the hands of their new owners, is a foregone conclusion, for never have such radical reductions been made before. This is your saving opportunity. COMBINATION SUITS, BEST $1.50-$1.75 Vals., 98 A cleanup sale of women's Combination Suits in the corset cover and drawers or skirt, made of very good quality nainsook or sheer batiste, with trimmings of Madeira embroidery and linen lace. A good assort ment of pretty styles to choose from. Regular $1.50 to $1.75 values, priced for this sale -98 ODD LOT verv enema! cleannt sale of an odd lot of with lace or embroidery trimmings. They porters front and side, and are shown in the ular 65c to 75c values, specially priced for WOMEN'S SKIRTS, $1.50 TO $1.75 VAL UES, 89 A great special cleanup sale of women's white tJnderskirts, made of good quality cambric, with row of wide embroidery in sertion and extra deep flounce to match. Other styles have Val or Torchon lace in sertion, with ruffle to match. All made very full and neatly finished with cambric dust ruffle and underpiece. A very large assortment to choose from. Regular $1.50 to $1.75 values, this sale at 89 CORSETS, 65c AND 75c VALUES, 39 Corsets, made of good quality coutil or jean are boned with rustproof steels, have sup medium long or extra long hip style. Reg- this sale '. 39 MUSLIN GOWNS, $1.25 VALUES AT 88 A cleanup sale of women's muslin Gowns, made of extra good quality nainsook, cam bric or Masonville muslin and neatly trim med with pretty embroidery and lace. They come in the low-neck slipover style with short sleeves, or the high-neck bishop style with long sleeves. All made good full size and extremely well finished. Regular $1.25 values, specially priced for Monday and Tuesday at 88