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THE MOBNItfG OBEGONIAN, THURSDAY, JANTJAKY 8, 1901.
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RT1N & KING
Twenty-Third
Annual
Clearance Sale
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NOW IN FULL
OPERATION
A very gratifying feature of yesterday's the first day's
business of the sale was the appearance of so many of our
old customers, who know by past experience that there's no
Jugglery in our Clearance Sales; that our goods are just as
represented high-class sorts, and prices always reasonable,
now all substantially reduced. Our store was never so full of
bargains as now.
SOME SPECIAL ITEMS TO REMEMBER
Look Through the Muslin Underwear Stock
Second Floor Annex.
We're pretty well informed as to the undermuslin market
and say without hesitation that for splendid values in well
proportioned, daintily made lingerie, we've no equal in
Portland. A few prices.
LADIES' GOWNS, SPECIAL
37c, 41c, 59c, 65c and up.
See the Embroidery
Offerings
Four special lots, all new and
fresh, in 4Myard pieces.
Lot 1, special 18c piece
Lot 2, special 32o piece
Lot 3, special 50c piece
Lot 4, special -.-.$1.00 piece
Taffeta Ribbon Chance
Not mussed or left overs, but
a fresh, attractive lot, all silk
and in a great variety of colors
AT VERY SPECIAL PRICES
Were15c, 19c, 23c, 28c, 32c
and 35c.
Now 10c, 12c, 14c, 16c, 18c
and 20c per yd.
LADIES' DRAWERS,
SPECIAL,
16c, 20c, 25c, 28c, 41c, up.
Some Extra Specials
First Floor Annex
Prices even lower than regu
lar clearance reductions on a
group of DRESS GOODS.
Blackfancies, regular QQpvH
$1 and $1.25 grades, 0J-U
Fine Colored Dress
Fabrics
Regularly $1.50 and $1.75 at
89c per yard.
Regularly 75c and $1.00 at
37c per yard.
GREAT SALE
Every Article
' Reduced
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NOW IS THE TIME TO LJIY IN JI
GOOD STOCK OF
Fancy Silks
$1 and $1.25 values, 52cyd.
75c and $1 values, 33c yd.
FLANNELETTE WRAPPERS
Dark colors, neat patterns. New this season. Waist
linings fitted, skirts with deep Spanish flounce. Plain braid or
selftrimmed. $1.35 wrappers at 9 8c. $2.50 wrappers at $1.69
Remember the Baby Home Entertainment
Continues tonight Friday and Saturday nights at Rambler
Cyclery building, Sixth Street. A chance for enjoyment, while
helping a worthy cause.
Tabte Linens, Dinner Cloths,
I Napkins, Lunch Sets,
s Crochet and Marseilles Bedspreads,
Damask, Huck and Turkish Towels,
Dress Goods, Silkst Furs,
Lace Curtains, Portieres,
Blankets, Couch Covers,
-'.. Tapestries, Sash Curtainings,
Cloaks, Suits, Waists,
Muslin Underwear,
Jewelry, Pictures,
Books, etc., etc.
OUH ENTIRE STOCK of carefully selected,
newest, first'dass, choicest merchandise is offered
now at lower prices than at any other time in the
year. Thousands of bargains here.
ESTABLISHED IN 1870.
ESTABLISHED IN 1870.
FURS! FURS!! FURS!!!
G. P. Rummelin & Sons
MANUFACTURING FURRIERS
126 SECOND ST., Near Washington
BRITISH CAUSE IS JUST
REPUBLIC NOT THE SAME IX DUTCH
AS IN ENGLISH.
Boer Stories of the Mistreatment of
"Women and Children Untrue
End of the War in Sight.
Ex-Representative W. S. U'Ren, of
Clackamas County, -went to South Africa
last July prepossessed In favor of th;
Boers. He came home convinced that the
British are right, and that the sooner the
country Is brought under their form of
government the better. "When I went to
South Africa," said Mr. U'Ren, yester
day, "I thought the Boors were fighting
for equ.nl rights. I thought they had a
republic like our own, and that a republic
meant the same thing In Dutch as in
English, but I found that I -was wrong.
The Boer Idea of a republic Is a govern
ment by Mr. Kruger for the benefit of
Mr. Kruger nd the Transvaal Boers.
Their conception of our Declaration of
Independence is that all Transvaalers are
created free and equal, that they have
certain inalienable rights, and that among
these are life, liberty and the pursuit ot
happiness. Under this scheme of govern
ment, no one but the Transvaal Boer has
rights. Others have privileges w hlch may
be withdrawn at any time, but they have
no rights. The British are fighting for
the equal rights and self-government we
have In the United States, and for the
spirit of our Declaration of Independence.
One of the best things the McKlnley Ad
ministration has done for the basic princi
ple of free government was to keep Its
hands oft the war. MoKlnley and Hay
have been greatly abused for not inter
vening, but they have taken a wis
course."
Mr. U'Ren was asked about stories
which have come from Boer sources, that
the British are harsh in their dealings
with foreigners who have business in thv.
Orange Free State and the South African
Republic that they mistreat Boer women
prisoners, and that British soldiers ana
officers niU6t be served first In the eating
stations on the railroad lines. He said
Alaska Sealskins Our Specia
Animal Scarfs In Gray, Black, Sable, Pointed Sable. White, Red
and Blue Fox. In Brown, Black and Blue Lynx.
CLUSTER BOAS
STORM COLLARS
BEAR BOAS
MUFFS
Call or send for
Catalogue
COLLARETTES
CAPES
JACKETS, ETC.
ROBES and RUGS
FURS DRESSED
TO BE TRIED ON APPEAL
REV. S. A. STARR'S CASE WILL
COME UP THIS MONTH.
rations. I saw three different trains ana
some cars attached to other trains con
veying women and children, and I rode
for three hours In the same compartment
with women prisoners. I never heard of
a British soldier insulting a woman, al
though I eaw many soldiers In the coun
try through which the train passed. In
my Judgment, the women and children
were remarkably well treated. In a trip
from Durban to Pretoria and return, I
met many British officers, and neither at
the eating stations nor any other place
did I observe any misconduct on their
part. There were great crushes at thu
eating stations the same as there are in
thte country, but the British officers were
served the same as other travelers.
"I met any number of Americans who
have been in South Africa from two to
20 years. They were almost to a man
sjmpathlzers with the British. I did not
find half a dozen native-born Americans
who wanted to see the Boers win. I bo
came" acquainted with 20 Americans who
were serving In the British volunteer
forces, and they told me that there were
from 2000 to 3000 Americans serving in tht
British Army.
"There is no doubt that the Boers have
used the flag of truce as a decoy. I have
! this from Americans. This abuse became
' so flagrant that the British refused to rec
' ognize the white flag unless the Boers
I dlsplalng it put down their arms and
' came out into the open.
The present activity of the Boers was
I not unexpected There was a lull In Oc-
' tober and November. The British looked
j for a renewal of hostilities about Decem
ber 1 and they figured that after tha
' date from 60 to 90 days would be required
J to end the war. "We may look for peace
i in South Africa any time between Febru
I ary 1 and March L"
' Mr. U'Ren went to South Africa to set
tle the estate of his brother. His trip
took him over 30,000 miles. United States
Consul Hay. at Pretoria, was of valuabla
n5dstnnr to him. "Mr. Hav." said Mr.
! U'Ren, "is universally commended for the
able manner in which he has conducted
his office in a difficult situation."
Judiciary of Nortnvrest Methodist
Conferences Will Rehear It No
Oregon Men on the Jury.
BABY HOME BENEFIT.
Substantial Contributions to
Opening- Entertainment.
the
Bishop Earl Cranston has called a meet
ing of the judiciary of the Northwest
Methodist conferences, outside of tho
Western Oregon conference, to meet at
Tacoma the 23d and 21th of the present
month, to hear an appeal of Rev. S. A.
Starr, formerly pastor of the Sunnyside
Methodist Church. At the trial before a
conference committee of 15, at Ashland, he
was found EUllty of indiscretion and con.
duct unbecoming a minister, which find
ing was confirmed by vote of conference.
He was not only expelled from the min
istry, but also from the church. From
this decision, Dr. Starr took an appeal,
and the rehearing of the case will take
place at the. coming sitting of the confer
ence judiciary. There will be no member
of the Western Oregon conference on this
judiciary committee, the object being to
secure a wholly disinterested court. Tho
evidence brought out at the conference
trial will be used, but the rehearing Is
not confined entirely to this.
In some respects this case has not a
parallel in the history of the Methodist
church in Oregon. Dr. Starr had a Ions,
career, both as educator and minister, and
occupied a prominent place in the Oregon
conference, and as pastor of the Sunny
side church appeared to be successful.
Tho charges against him were the out
come of a church trial against a woman
member for slander. She was acquitted
and the pastor was put on trial as the
result, the Jury being composed of Port
land Methodist preachers. He was sus
pended and the case went to conference,
where he was expelled. The result was.
the Sunnyside church was temporarily
disrupted, a number of prominent mem
bers taking sides with Dr. Starr and with
drawing from the church. The woman
who started the matter has also with,
drawn. On the whole, however. It should
be said the church has fully recovered.
The members who withdrew are still
stanch friends of Dr. Starr, and firmly
believe him guiltless of any intentional
wrong. But outside of them, those who.
heard both trials say the evidence against
him is very strong. The whole case will
be gone over at the meeting of the Judi
ciary at Tacoma In a fair and impartial
manner and finally settled.
train when It was opposite the grave
yard at Chemawa. Thompson stopped
the train as soon as possible, and Ander
son was caught and put in he baggage
car. His face was scratched as the result
of his wild leap. On reaching Salem An
derson again endeavored to escape by
Jumping out of the hack. Ho is insano
on the subject of religion.
Mr. FTazier said that Anderson was
arrested en Friday afternoon, and it
was expected to have nim taken to tho
Asylum on Saturday, but burglar W. W.
Scott and a prisoner named Long had
tobe taken to the Penitentiary, and Dis
trict Attorney Chamberlain, desiring that
they be placed in the Penitentiary as
soon as possible, they were transported
on Saturday, and A"','-"n was held here
until Monday. Mr. Frazler said this was
the longest time an insane man was ever
held, and that they are generally taken
up on tho same day the commitment
papers are made out. Insane women are
generally conveyed to the Asylum by
Mrs. B. J. Dougherty. County Judge
Cake makes these appointments on the
recommendation of the Sheriff. Thompson
was once employed In the Penitentiary.
For a year or more he has conveyed
most of the convicts from Portland to the
state prison.
BLAMED THE WOMAN.
How
Hush Kerr Lost ?GO
Badger Game.
In the
For over an hour yesterday, Municipal
Judge Cameron, two lawyers and two de
tectives wrestled with the case Is which
Hugh Kerr accuses S. H. Chapman and
his wife, Carrie, of taking 560 from him
When calling us by telephone ask Central for private exchange .No. 4.
It enables you to talk direct with any department in the store. Columbia
'phone 86.
Men's Clothing at Clearance Sale prices. Second floor.
Notes From The
Clearance Sale
Our 1901 Clearance Sale is the greatest bargain feast you ever had the
opportunity to partake of. This is the time of year when we knock off all
profits and part of the cost. A mammoth establishment filled to over
flowing witji desirable merchandise at wonderfully low prices. We've
made the greatest price reductions of any store in town, and includes
every piece of merchandise under this roof that the manufacturer does
not control the price upon.
Hundreds of bargains in every department. In
fact this newspaper isn't large enough to itemize
each one.
An army of workers ready to serve you quickly and satisfactorily.
Special deliveries to bring your wares quickly to your home. It's harvest
time for the economical shopper.
Attention
Carpet Buyers
Mr. William Mackle, repre
senting; Arnold, Constable &
Co., of New York City, will be
here today and tomorrow
with samples of an exception
ally handsome line of Carpets
in the best qualities and new
est designs. Mr. Mackie will
be pleased to show the line to
those interested, also to take
special orders. Third floor.
All mail orders filled
Clearance Sale prices.
at
Extraordinary values in
Men's and Boys' Clothing.
Second floor.
Ladies', Men's and Chil
dren's Shoes at wonderfully
low prices.
fluslin Underwear
Need any Muslin Underwear?
If you do there's great economy
in buying here. The best Under
wear in the land at prices lower
than other .stores ask for an in
ferior quality. Gowns, Drawers,
Skirts and Corset Covers In all
the latest styles, best qualities,
all sizes and the slowest prices.
Second floor.
Reading Tables
New patented Beading Ta
ble. Can be adjusted to any
angle, also suitable for inva
lids. Table so arranged that
it can be used by a person
lying in bed. Third floor.
New GoCart
Folding Go-Carts, very
convenient for taking on the
cars. Neatly made, rubber
tired wheels.
$3.00 AND $4.00.
Third floor.
MEIER & FRANK CO.
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by means of the badger game. Kerr, in
his evidence, proved himself a true son
of Adam in throwing the blame on tho
woman.
"When I was in the Chapman house,
he testified, "Mrs. Chapman entertained
me, and made me play cards. I wished
to go away, and then her husband came."
"Why didn't you leave when you found
that the husband wasn't there?" asked
the Judge.
"The woman would not permit me,
sir," sold Kerr, sadly. "She was to
blame. She told me, after Chapman re
turned, that I had boter make it right
with her husband) or that he would
shoot me. I paid Chapman $G0. No, I
wasn't satisfied to do this. But I had
never been in law before."
Judgo Cameron continued the case un
til today.
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Great Annual Clearance Sale
GREATEST COLLECTION OF
REAL BARGAINS IN TOWN '
HISLOP'S
PURE SPICES
Let one page of the record of the first
year of the new century be kept spotless.
Some evils in life we will battle with un
til the epd of time; but why should de
cent intelligent people submit to the evil
of having rubbish, commonly sold as
spices, forced on them? Hislop's are the
highest standard of excellence. Take
them as your guide and make compari
sons. If your grocer does not keep His
lop's, write, call or 'phone Col. 97, 63
Front street.
The entertainment for the benefit of
ho had business at Pretoria and Johan- . the Babv Home at the Rambler Cyclery
nesburg, and that after he had established WOn popularity at its opening last even-
hls identity and shown that his mission inc. The programme was clever from
was urgent and legitimate, he recehed start to finish, and In addition to en-
cordlal assistance. He went in by wa joying a pleasant evening the audience
of Durban and was three weeks in the assisted a worthy charity. Well-known
interior. "As far as I was able to Judge." men received the donations at the door.
said Mr. U'Ren. "these courtesies were
extended regardless of nationality. Many
cases similar to mine came under my ob
servation, it was necessary, of course, to
satisfy the British officials that every
thing was all right. After that It was no
trouble to get a time permit to visit the
interior. The truth is that the British
have carried on the war with as little In
terruption to legitimate business as Is
possible, and with about half as much se
verity as Amricans have shown to their
enemies in war. Wherever it has been
necessary to destroy homesteads, women
and children have been carefully Temovea
to Cape Town. Port Elizabeth, Durban or
East London and given tents and regular
there being no admission ree. A. num
ber gave $5 gold pieces without asking
for change, while dollars were given
freely. The benefit entertainment will be
continued tonight, and Friday and Sat
urday evenings. Following are tonight's
features:
The electric piano.
Frank Chamberlain and wife, rope Jug
gling and fancy rifle shooting.
Epplng quartet.
Professor Monroe, with his concerto
graph. Ed J. Blaisden. trick bicycle ridJng.
HOLDING INSANE PATIENTS.
Three doses of Hood's Sarsaparllla dally
after meals for awhile will build you up.
Complaint From Salem That Seems to
Be Based on an Exception.
The complaint comes to The Oregonlan
from Salem that insane patients are held
at Portland in order that Robert Thomp
son, who Is employed In the Custom-House
here, may bring them up when he visits
his family at Salem on Sundays and holi
days. According to the biennial report
of Superintendent Calbralth patients have
the best chance of recovery If they re
ceive good attention during the first few
days of their disease.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Frazier, who at
tends to the taking up of convicts and
insane, states that the complaint Is prob
ably the result of the jumping from the
train of a patient named Anderson, on
Monday. He alleges that it has not been
the practice to keep Insane persons here
to suit tho convenience of Thompson or
any one else. Anderson jumped from, the
FUR NECK SCARFS, 50 STYLES TO SELECT FROM
FUR STORM
COLLARS
And Collarettes
In Splendid
Variety
FUR CAPES
And JACKETS
In the
Latest
Effects
FIRST GREAT SALE- OF -FINE FURS
H. L1EBES & CO. are now offering unprecedented bargains in sty.
llsh reliable furs all this season's goods, made In our awn factory.
Every f arment bears our name, which Is a guarantee of quality and
style. Every article In our entire stock unsparingly reduced.
EVERY OARMENT A GENUINE BARGAIN.
H. LIEBES & COMPANY
OF PORTLAND.
JNO. P. PLAGEMANN, Mgr. 288 MORRISON STREET
UNPRECEDENTED VALUES
IN .
FURS
GLOAKSSUITS
EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED
Headquarters for the Genuine Alaska Sealskins at
Clearance Sale Prices.
Mall Orders Promptly Filled. Send for Illustrated Catalogue.
Highest Price Paid for Raw Furs. Send for Row Fur Price List
SILVERFIELD
The Leading and Largest
Furrier of the West
383265 Morrison Street,
Portland, Oregon
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w ar tha Inventor and only manufacturer of an antl - rust umbrella
frame tha only frame suitable for this -wet climate. It pays to have an
umbre'lla recovered. If you hav a good frame It -will pay you. "We -will
reduce all frames recovered On our anti-rust patent FREE OF CHARGE,
and your umbrella Trill last three times as long as any umbrella on the
market. We do all kinds of umbrella repairing and recovering. "We
make all of our cover goods. We carry tha largest assortment in um
brellas, parasols and handles in the city.
on JOHN ALLESINA, S?JKS2aitre
THE J. K. GILL CO.
Our entire stock of
CALENDARS
we now offer at
HALF PRICE
We have everything you
need in office stationery
for the new year:
Blank Books, Diaries,
Copying Presses,
Blotter Baths, Box Files
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