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BA NOW OS TRIAL
Wortman & Kin
flljr to See What There Is in
klma's Reciprocity Claim,
Out Great Annual
llJSgiYfilgii RemarKable Record
ECIAL INVESTIGATOR NAMED
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d Contends Conditions Have
tanged So That Twenty Per
Cent Rebate Means Little
or No Relief.
IjUSHINGTON. Nov. 12. An important
rence bearing on the subject of cu-
reclproclty was held at the "War De-
sent today, the participants being
bfnrlne TTmr nnr! Pnnt anfl General
Iter Bliss. The latter was called into
'conference at Secretary Hay's sugges-
n, because of his expert knowledge of
v existing Cuban tariff.
' Secretary Hay has determined to clear
the point raised by President Palma
,tt conditions have changed in Cuba so
'-At, whereas the 20 per cent rebate
1ght have served when it was flrst pro
sed, it would at present afford so little
lef as not to warrant the sacrifice of
ban revenues that would be Involved in
acceptance; and to that end, after
Iking with Secretary Root today, It was
elded that General Bliss should be sent
once to Cuba to make a personal lnves
jation of the industrial situation, and
;e fiscal possibilities of the island. So it
1 Improbable that pending his return
-?m his Cuban visit, the State Depart
'fcnt can advance the treaty negotiations
any way.
feefore the conference at the war De
'irtment. Secretary Hay had talked on
present tariff with Senator Cullom,
jalrman of the Senate committee on for
fjn relations, and also with Senor Ques
ia, the Cuban Minister here. Senor
niesada was not able to submit to Secre
cy Hay the draft of the reciprocity
featy, which has been under considera
" 4n so long by the authorities at Ha
ilna, as the documents have not yet left
flat place. n
Sf.mi-offlclallv. the United States Gov-
aent remains jn ignorance ut j.e
rtinraotpr or tne cnanges. n
-v. which President Palma may desire
make in the treaty. In other than offi
al sources, however, has developed pret
- clearly the disposition of the Cuban
resident in this matter. The cardinal
ejection of President Palma to the
eaty. as it stands, is the insufficient re
ate of 20 per cent proposed to be allowed
a Cuban imports into the United States,
kid Secretary Hay's purpose Is to ascer
iln if possible how far he can yield in
sat matter and still be able to rely upon
le supoort of Congress next session
hen the treaty is submitted. So far, his
ivices do not favor any increase of the
abates, and. indeed, he has been assured
with whom he has talked
hat. under no conditions, would Congress
r nsont to any substantial increase of this
. ebate.
t to nnrinrtnoii that the Cubans, too.
t-o ntTviv unwillinir to accept any small
-r-pnsp In the face of a great shortage
- t mi rrnn. and a raoldlv ris
- r ."k' i i ey have acquired confidence
l :r a lit to get along for an mdefln-
KT,od f -me without reciprocity witn
r : ted Suites, and so it is understood
v, .r,-infr an indifference in the
.pcr-ru.i . f the treaty negotiations!
v h Is r- ng in turn to stimulate tne
' i-f 'i.r own negotiators.
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TALY IN MASCAGNI ROW
jternationnl Question Will Be 3Iade
Out of It.
jrfTR Vov. 12. According to the Tri-
make an Interna
mnrtur of the arrest in Boston of
acagnL The'Tribuna today says:
ATneonirnl has telegraphed Premier Zan
w!r'it rtmiA;tinc- the intervention of the
?..tian trnvernment to ? vent him from
vexatious treatment which he says
e has been a victim In America. Slg
7.!innrfiiH rpnlied to the musician, as
..ring him of the Interest taken In his
asc by the government, and mtorming
ir, fViot Ti would renuest Sicnor Prinetti.
Ltuster of Foreign Affairs, to take up
19 matter. Signor Prinetti Immediately
jofc up Mascagni's case."
Signor Prinetti is awaiting a receipt oi
report from the Italian Embassy at
xVashlngton before acting in the affair.
-mtel States Ambassador Meyer has not
een a?ked for an explanation, although
fe dined with members of the Foreign
lice last night.
fhe charge of apathy brougnt ay juas-
;ni against the Italian consul at nos
is rowriipfl hpre without iustification.
I n mitcnmp of the miiaiclan's icnor-
h of ihf fart that an Italian in the
lited States is entirely subject to Amer-
laws.
Dress Goods
It needs no second looking to convince you of the exceptional
values that are offered here. Not only are. the reductions remark
able but the variety in materials, weaves and colorings almost with
out limit, embracing everything from daintiest silk for evening
gowns to heavy, wide, all-wool stylish suitings for street wear".
Tailo Suitings
Colored
Gravenettes
In plain colors and all the
new mixtures, pin-checks,
invisible stripes and plaidsj
.these goods make particu
larly handsome and service
able tailored garments. They
are 56 inches wide and guar
anteed thoroughly, water
proof. Values $1.75 per yard
for $139
Values $2.00 per yard
foi $J.56
Values $2.25 per yard
for..- $1.79
Values $2.50 per yard
for $1.93
Values $3.00 per yard
for $2.39
Values $3.25 per yard
for $2.59
Tailor Cheviots and Unfinished
Worsteds, 54 inches wide, reg
ular price, yard tf HQ
$2.25, special J J
Tailor's Tweeds, 56 inches wide,
$2.25 values, HCk
special J y
Meltons and Cheviots in green,
castor and tan, 56 m. wide,
reg. price, $1.75
per yard, special. s s
Rainy-day Skirtings in green,
brown and blue, plain mixtures
and chalk lines, 56 inches wide,
value per yard j q
$1.50, special P - J
l 97c
67c
Silk Section
xThe price cuttings here are
without stint or staying and the
qualities far beyond anticipation.
We are reducing our stock to
make room for our Christmas
tables, which gives you this rare
opportunity.
Moire Antiques; in plain colors,
worth $1.50 per yard,
now. .,
Figured Satin Liberty Foulards,
24 in. wide, worth $1.25 q rn
and $1.50 per yard, now s C
Novelty Silks, in fancy stripes
and figures, worth $1.50, $1.75
and $2.00 per yard, q m
now. slC
Satin Liberty Foulards, in full
line of colors, width 24 inches,
worth 85c and $1.00
per yard, now
Fancy Lace Striped Pongees,
worth $1.00, $1.25 and s m
f $1.50 per yard, 'now . . O C
Peau de Sole and Peau Mignon,
in plain colors and striped nov
elties, worth $1.00 and s
$1.25 per yard, now . . O C
Black and White Striped Taffe
tas, worth 90c and $1 s j
per yard, now O C
Satin Striped Tussah, in plain
colors, worth $1.00 jr o
per yard, now . O O C
Soft Fancy Silks, plain and fig
ured, worth 85c per jr o
yard, now OOC
Fancy Striped- Taffetas, worth
75c and 85c per yard, r o
now OOC
Colored Taffetas, in plain colors,
worth 75c per yard, jr q
now OvIC
oaun uucness, in piain rr -3
Ricfna$son's Famous Xfish
colors, worth $1.00, now
Colored Foulards, worth
60c and 75c yard, now
We are special agents in Portland for these famous
linens, on which we are now making you special Thanks
giving reductions. Every condition possible to -secure
contributes to make this linen what it is, the best in the
world. Made in the heart of the finest flax growing coun
try, the five thousand people employed in its manufacture,
as well as the manufacturers, come of many generations of
linen weavers who comprehend perfectly every detail of
fine, linen making. Every known modern appliance and
machine, and all methods that stand for progress, both in
price-saving and quality-bettering are employed by them..
Every process' of making from the treatment of the raw
flax to the finishing of the finest damask is performed under
the watchful eye of this one management. This is what
gives Richardson's Famous Table Damask the supremacy
it enjoys; and enables us to offer the best goods for the
price obtainable in the whole linen world. With a larger
assortment of them than we have ever before shown we
are able now to serve your wants better than we ever
have. Come in and see our Thanksgiving offerings.
Some of Out Special Prices
DAMASK TABLE
CLOTHS
WITH NAPKINS
Table Cloths 2 yards long, with
1 dozen napkins, SO
Table Cloths 2$ yards long, with
1 dozen napkins, C, 20
Table Cloths 3 yards long, with
1 dozen napkins,
for
One Thousand
'Six Hundred. Remnants
of Dress Goods
in
The remaining eight hundred Remnants of Dress
Goods are on sale today at these surprising prices:
TABLE LINENS
Snow-white Satin Damask, 72
inches wide, per rj q
yarS 3C
Snow-white full-size Dinner Nap
kins, per Q'J
dozen Jf3 1
Snow-white Table Cloths, 2$
yards long, with v i f
border all round . . U
Snow-white Table Cloths, three
yards long, with CA
border all round. . $OU
Ow Present Lace Sale
You will find of great importance to you from av
quality-getting, money-saving standpoint.
ZAR SrECl.VLLY FAVORS TOWER.
f i
. .mprlpmi Vmlmssndor "Will Have
' ii Farewell Viitllence at Llvadia.
f ST. PET EKf BURG. Nov. 12. Ambas-
. . Kim- T,iw.r -xha was reeentlv trans-
jr ) tre& to -B-'-D. an 2tfrs- Tower will
X MVC kpre tomorrow by a special car at-
Rbed to the Sebastopol express, placed
tnpir msivtsai nv nee miikoit. .in
ter of "Ways and Communications, on
j.eir -waj to Livadia, where the Czar has
jilted Mr. Tower to call on him.
IThls is a special distinction, as a rule
yzs long since established forbidding
jrmal receptions at Livadia. The most
nportant foreign delegations have fre
uently to await the Czar's return to. St.
ctersburg. The French Ambassador, M.
ursapard. la now awaiting for the re
irn of the Czar to St Petersburg before
can assume his duties, although he
as appointed to his position two months
j . Knowing that Mr. Tower could not
t.t, the Czar ordered the farewell audi
Acc to be held at Livadia. This action
Is caused much comment, and is gener-
fv rnnufmn a ?ntpriripr! tn hi a an oy.
hV"w:,,cm of the Czar's personal feelings
-rbaesador.
The "Glowa"
Ladiesr $3.50
Shoe
Made in 43 distinct styles, all
the newest, carefully selected
for fit and comfort, in 18 differ
ent weights of first quality
leather, both light and heavy.
This shoe is designed to meet
every demand of fastidious
shoe wearers j and m o jr r
all at the one price yvtOU
The "Gloria"
Made of heavy, soft, box-calf,
with medium round toe, good
medium height heel and full
double sole, is a splendid street
shoe for wet weather.
The "Gloria"
FtH Dess Shoe
Of finest kid, with high full
military or Louis heel, flexible
hand-sewed sole and stqck or
patent leather tips. This shoe
is very stylish and dressy.
The "Gloria" Bunion shoe is
the most comfortable made shoe
for enlarged joints.
Cat Glass Thanksgiving Sale
Our Cut Glass, the "Libbey," is the kind that has but one
quality the best and our showing is of the. finest cutting and
newest and most attractive shapes in Sugars and Creamers, Fin
ger Bowls, Decanters, Tumblers, Wine Glasses, Fruit Dishes,
Dessert Saucers, Vases, etc., every piece of which is reduced for
our Thanksgiving selling.
Nine-inch Libbey Cut-Glass Berry or Salad Bowls,
special
Thanksgiving Sale
Kitchen Conveniences
Here are small pricings on items that go a great way toward
helping to make the Thanksgiving preparations easy :
Food Choppers
"Universal" and "Classic."
Will do air your chopping with but little labor to you, and are
easily kept clean and sweet. Thanksgiving prices, tf f a
according to size, each 45c, 89c, 98c, $1.20 and. . $ I D vl
Otst Covered Roasters
Will roast your fowl without any attention and keep flavor
and juice from escaping. Our kind is the very best and most
durable make.
Sundries.
Basting Spoons 2c
Cake Cutters . . 2c
Tin Measuring Cups 5c
Dover Egg Beaters 6c
Tin Jelly Moulds 8c
Granite Iron Pie Plates. . . 9c
Granite Iron Pudding Pans,
1A quart 16c
Granite 'Iron 4-quart Sauce
Pans 24c
Pudding Moulds, covered,
with tube . . 28c
Kitchen Knives
Butcher Knives, seven-inch
blade 9c
Butcher Knives, seven-inch
blade, guaranteed steel . . 17c
Vegetable Knives, wood han
dles 5c
Vegetable Knives, guaran
teed steel . . . 10c
TO RfcCLI3 EUROPEAXS.
furnish Mail Steamer Dispatched to
Scene of Rebellion.
IB R ALTAR, Nov. 12. Owing to th&
Kt that serious disturbances havebrok
V cut at Letunan, Morocco, a Spanish
jail steamer has bean dispatched from
fcnta to embark the European residents
C the place.
Cause of" the Rebellion.
MADRID. Nov. 12. The disturbances at
tuana rise from a rebellion of the Ka
ne tribesmen, owing to the refusal of
c Governor of Tetuan to liberate certain
abyle prisoners, including the murderer
-i Englishman. The tribesmen are
rrrrizlng the town and its outskirts, and
c attacking and seizing caravans be
reen Tetuan and Tangier.
It is rumored here that a British cruiser
is been ordered to Tetuan to protect for
gners there.
Gigantic Sale Ladies' Hats
1000 dress shapes and street hats, which we have undertaken to dispose of for one of the largest
makers in the East, a display of which can be seen in our Fifth-street window. These hats will
go on sale Saturday morning. They are just as they came to us, and have never teen shown be
fore. Not one of them could be sold in the regular way for less than $1.00, and they rep- a q
resent all the intermediate prices up to $2.95. Saturday the price on every one is but. . te" sC
Thanksgiving Sale
v Lace Certains
Nothing can make your dining
room look daintier than some
fresh filmy curtains draping the
windows. We have reduced a
lovely line of full net curtains,
having lace trimmed ruffle and
insertion, also our Irish Point
Curtains in rich designs. Here
are pricings.
Net Certains
$4.50 values, per pair, now $2.95
5.00 values, per pair, now 3.33
7.50 values, per pair, now 4.65
9.50 values, per pair, now 5.28
11.00 values, per pair, now 6.50
Irish Point Certains
An exceedingly choice offering
in fine quality and rich designs.
$ 9.00 values, 5 styles, $5.98 pr.
11.00 values, 8 styles, 7.15 pr.
13.50 values, 7 styles, 8.35 pr.
e?s
For Ladies and Children
In our Art Department. 3d Floor.
Hand crocheted in black and
all the delicate shades, very
daintily finished with ribbon
bows. Also a full line of sizes
of lamb's wool soles from in
fant's size No. 5 to men's size 11.
The New Stove Polish
The "Black Satin."
A great saving in time, labor
and dirt. It will keep all the
parts of your stove, both nickel
and iron, bright, with but little
rubbing, makes, no dust and re
quires no brush. It can be
washed without becoming dim,
and is 'best applied on a cold
stove. Demonstrations in our
Kitchen Furnishings Depart
ment daily.
Gets DanaKe for Boycott.
DUBLIN, Nov 12. After four trials be
re different courts, David O'Keefe, a
ijpkeeper of Tatlow, County AVaterford,
is obtained a verdict witn damages or
7,500 against 10 local leaders of the
rcd Irish League, wnom ne suea ior
damages because of injury to his busi
ness resulting from their Incitement to
boycott.
Weyler to Be in Sew Cabinet.
MADRID. Nov. 12. General Weyler will
again receive the "War portfolio, provided
Senor Sagasta succeeds in forming a Cab
inet. That the General is to be included
In the New Ministry is due to the fact
that Marshal Domlngucze declined his
support to Senor Sagasta. The recon
struction of the Cabinet is progressing
rapidly.
Ahdlgrntes Ills Claim to Throne.
BRUSSELS, Nov. 12. In an Inspired
r,nia fhn "Rtnile Betee todav says the
Count of Flanders, brother to King Leo-
pold, has abdicated his claim to tne .Bel
gian throne In favor of his son. Prince
Albert.
to the American proposal to submit The
question whether the Chinese indemnity
is payable in gold or silver to The Hague-
tribunal, provided that only that feature
of the protocol be included In the arbl-
tration.
necessary to maintain as large an army
as was organized because of the revolution.
Commission for Scientist.
"WASHINGTON, Nov. 12. Professor W.
J. McGee, of the Bureau of American Eth
nology, one of the best-known scientists
In, the country, today, was appointed by
the President, through the Secretary- of
State, to repreeent the United States on
the International Archaeological Commis
sion, whose creation was recommended by
the second international conference of
states held In Mexico last Winter.
Germany for American Proposal.
PEKIN. Nov. 12. Germany has agreed
Colombia Reducing Itn Arnjy.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 12. A cablegram
received at the Colombian Legation from
Bogota announces that the Colombian
Government is rapidly reducing its army,
since conditions are such that It Is not
Nicaragua Pay Bond Interest.
MANAGUA. Nicaragua, Nov. 12. The
NIcaraguan Government, from the pro
ceeds of a tax of 1 cent per pound levied
on exports of coffee, has paid the Interest
due- in January, 1503, on the bonds of 18S4.
Pennsylvania Mine on Fire.
SHAMOKIN, Pa.. Nov. 12. The Burn
side shaft which employs 700 men and
boys, was discovered on fire today. All of
the miners got out In safety. The mine
Is owned by the Philadelphia & Reading
Coal & Iron Company. The flames were
extinguished this evening, and the mine
will resume work tomorrow.
Large Hominy Mills Bnrned.
ST. JOSEPH. Mo.. Nov. 12. The Hud
nut Hominy Mills, one of the largest con
cerns of Its kind in this section of the
country, was totally destroyed by fire at
an early hour this morning. Estimated
loss, $100,000; insurance unknown. The
origin of the fire is not known.
nrlnglngr Oriental Merchandise.
TACOMA. Nov. 12. The Northern Pa
cific liner Victoria arrived in today from
Hong Kong .via Yokohama, bringing a
full cargo of about 4000 tons of general
Oriental merchandise, which Is consigned
to 101 cltifrt in the United States.
"Want Splttins Prohibited.
Philadelphia Press.
Copies of a resolution passed by the
Pennsylvania State Board of Health are
being sent to the Mayor, or Chief Burgess,
and to the secretary of the Bureau or
Board of Health of every municipality in
the state by Dr. Benjamin Lee. secretary
of the board. The resolution Is to the
effect that regulations forbidding expecto-
35c yd
59c yd
Jill 50c and 60c yard
Dress Goods at
Jill 85c, $1.00 and $1.25 yard
Dress Goods at
Jill $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00 yard
Dress Goods at
Firie Kersey JacKets
ON SJILE TOMORROW ONLY
Ji special purchase of Ladies' Fine
Kersey Jackets, 26 inches long, fitted back,
strapped yoke, corded front
ahd back, Value $12.50 Cll
Velvet collar, satin lined $
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At 5c. . all 7c, 8c, 9c Laces Jit 72c all $1.00
Jit 7c all 10c Laces 'Jit 94c . . .all $1.25
Jit 11c all 15c Laces Jit $1.48. .all $2.00
Jit 19c all 25c Laces Jit $2.23.. all $5.00
Jit 25c all 35c Laces Jit $2. 98.. all $4.00
Jit 36c all 50c Laces Jit $4.12.. all $5.50
Jit 53c... t... all 75c Laces Jit $5.19 - all $7.00
Laces
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, LAST DAYS OF SALE OF OUR
Entire vStocK of Millinery
giving
The best Irish, German, French and Scotch Linens'
at the lowest prices ever made for first-class Linens.
HandKerchiefs
Ladies' unlaundered, hemstitched,
handembroidered initial Handkerchiefs
Exceptional bargains
l Kid Gloves . I
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Windsor Pique, 2'dasp JC"cf Gloves
One row Fosterine embroidery Special
All the latest shades
Just in, 2 styles, $3.00 and $3.50
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PIANOS
AT BIG BARGAINS
We have no schemes to work in order to get the
people to come our way; but we have the finest as
sortment of old reliable makes of any house on the
Coast, and our prices are as low as others chargq for
the "thump-box" kind, which is made of soft wood,
stained cases and celluloid keys, and the cheapest of
cheap actions. Our pianos are the kind that give
satisfaction. No cause for regret when you buy of
us. Then we carry all our contracts, and do not have
to send them back to manufacturers, as others do.
so we are In a position to take care of you should
an emergency require. "We believe when it comes to
selling pianos the people are entitled to the best, as
they usually only buy one in a lifetime. A .com
parison of prices of goods of standard reputation will
show we undersell all competitors, and our easy-pay-'
ment plan Is popular with the people.
ALLEN & GILBERT-RAMAKER CO.
Successors to the Wiley B. Allen Co.
200-211 FIRST ST.,
PORTLAND.
FURS! FURS! FURS!
0. P. Rummelin k Sons
Lending: and Reliable
Farriers ot the West.
126 Second St., Near Washington
Alaska Sealskins Our Specialty
FUR BOAS In long and medium
lengths, made in Sable, Black Marten,
Mink, Isabella Fox, Sable Fox, White
and Black Fox. Black Lynx, Alaska
Bear, Siberian Squirrel, Wolf, etc.
FUR COATS AND JACKETS Broad
tail Persian with natural dark sable
collar and revers Moire Astrachan
with natural dark mink collar and re
vers Nearseal, Astrachan, etc. Our
Coats are lined with handsome bro
cades, or Skinner's famous satins. -
Fur Collarettes, Fur Capes,
FurTrlmmings, Fur Robes and Rugs.
Feather Boas.
Call or Send for Illus
trated Catalogrne.
ration on sidewalks, or floors of stations, passages is the efficient cause of produc-
cars. places of amuwrncnt, or other public
places should be made. This is done in
view of the fact that the dust from the
dried .sputum of those suffering from con
sumption or o.ther affections of the air
ing such disease in others, and that the
opportunities for such dissemination aro
greater in cities and towns. It is sug
gested that violation of the ordinance be
punishable by a fine of from ?5 to 525.