THE MORNING OREGONIAN. FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1903. 3 FIFTH AND WASH INGTON STS. OLDS, WORTMAN & KING THE "DIFFERENT STORE" Special Today Only First Floor Domestic Section HANDSOME CORDED DIMITIES L And Plain ot Fizuted BATISTE XAXL the newest of the new Spring pat terns, in white or colored grounds, prettily figured or striped, and splendid 1 5c values, at per yard 10c SPECIAL TODAY (First floor.) Stationery Pat "Wire-Opening Manila Envel opes. 25 to package, per package.. 2c American Paper Napkins, colored border, per -hundred 7c Leather Coin Purses, 50c yalues..-.15c Leather Coin Purses, "35c value 19c SPECIAL TODAY (First floor.) Ladies' Hose Ladles all-lace black lisle Hose, an extra 25c quality, special to- Q day at 7C SPECIAL TODAY (First floor.) Ladies' Union Suits SPECIAL Ladies' white lisle Onelta Union Suits, V neck, wing sleeve, knee length, values to $L50. 9c SPECIAL TODAY (First floor.) Misses' Hose .Misses' flnc-ribbed black lisle Hose. French toe, spliced heel to knee 5 to &, per pair 17c 7 to SM. per pair 19c 9 and 9&. per pair 21c Special Today Only Second Floor Art Dept. PRETTY TOILET PIECES For the dresser, in handsomely enameled woods Jewel Cases, Trays, Pin Cushions, Comb and Brush Holders, Flower Pot Stools, Napkin Rings, etc Sold at 35c Ctoice Today Only at 5c Special Today Only Second floor.) Shirtwaists New, latest style, English Cheviot and Pique SHIRTWAISTS, hand some patterns, striped and figured, with full act of studs and stocks to match; pleated backs and fronts, or French backs with gathered fronts $2.50 values, special today J9 None of these exchanged. Special Today Only (First floor.) Misses' Hose Misses' fine-ribbed black lisle Hose, French toe, spliced heel and knee 5 to 6V, per pair 17c 7 to per pair 19c 9 and 9&. per pair.... 21c Ladies' Hose Ladies' all-lace black lisle Hose, an extra 23c qual ity, special to- f Q day at C GREAT SPECIALS! Special Today (First floor.) Jewelry Bargains Beaded Lorgnette Chains. 25c value 19c Beaded Lorgnette Chains, 35c value 25c Beaded Lorgnette Chains, (5c value 50c White pearl Waist Sets. 4 pieces to set 25c Cuff Links. 25c values.l5c Waist Sets, 3 pins to set. special at 15c Special Today (vjj (First floor.) C$ Toilet Stttidrles 3 Finest quality white Span ish Castile Soap, 10c value, ner cake 5c Barley Cream Complexion Soap, 25c value 9c oj Pansv nivoprlnn Snan. )r large 10c bars 6c "Violet Perfumed Talcum Powder, per box 5c Best French Bristle Tooth Brushes, 20c value.... 11c Special Today Only Third Floor PRESSED GLASS TUMBLERS With'3-lign band around near top, we sell regular at 40c the dozen. Today, pet tumbler 2c SPECIAL TODAY (First floor.) Percales 10.000 yards best-quality yard-wide Per cales, all new patterns and colors, splendid 15c values, at, tie per yard SPECIAL TODAY (Second floor annex.) Undermtf slin Bargain Ladies' Cambric Drawers with six-Inch lawn flounce, hemstitched, or six-inch cambric flounce with lace edging or same with cluster of tucks, ytZn the regular 40c Drawers SPECIAL TODAY (Second floor annex.) Muslin Underwear Bargaid Ladles Skirts of cambric, deep flounce with two rows torchon lace insertion and edging, regular price $1.50, Q7n special at ''c SPECIAL TODAY (First floor.) Men's Shirt Bargain New line men's semi-stint bosom SHUtTS in newest patterns of fancy stripes and figures Just In for Sum- " mer wear at a 51.25 price, this week, however, they are special Special Today Only Third Floor LAWN MOWERS Today we will sell good qualities, perfect ly adjusted and easy running. 4 $3.50 values 14-inch, $p2JJ5 $3.75 values 16-inch, 3 00 $400 values 83nch, . jJ3Mj MOROS ARE ROUTED Americans Win Big Victory in Mindanao. SULTAN AMONG THE CAPTURED the Introducing of the gold standard, whfch has disorganized business, and the prohibition of Chinese labor. HELD AS "WOMAN SLAYER One Hundred Rebels "Were Killed and Sixty Cnpturcd Forts Re duced. Constituted Serious and Strong Positions. MANILA, May 7. Captain Pershing's column has defeated the Sultan of Amparuganos, a strong force of Moros In the Taraca country, on the east shore of Lake Lanao. Island of Mindanao. The Americans captured ten forts. One hun dred and fifteen Moros were killed, 13 were wounded and CO were made prison ers. The Moros captured Included the Sultan. Two Americans were killed and seven were wounded. The ten forts constituted serious and strong positions on the banks of the Taraca River and from them the Moros vigorously resisted Captain Pershing's advance. The American troops attacked the forts Monday and captured eight of them without suffering any losses, though the 36 obsolete cannon mounted on the fortifications were served with the best of the enemy's ability. The garrison of the ninth fort resisted fiercely, and Cap tain Penshlng ordered the fort to be shelled and captured by assault, which was done. Lieutenants Shaw and Grade, leading two companies of thev Twenty seventh Infantry and a detachment of cavalry, surrounded the tenth fort, where the Sultan had sought refuge, and it sur rendered Tuesday. The forts have been dismantled. Captain Pershing moved north Tues day, to complete the exploration of the lake. The Spanish gunboat "Velasco, sunk by the ships of Admiral Dewey, off Cavlte, has been raised. Her hull Is not in jured, but her upper works show the ef fect of the American shells. Italian Bound Over for tlie Murder of Banker's Daughter. MBDFORD. Mass., May 7. The man arrested In Boston last night suspected of having killed Miss Nellie Sturtevant here two hours before, while attempting to rob her father, James Sturtevant, a banker, was brought here early today. He gave his name as Camasso Lourbried. He is an Italian and cannot speak English. Daniel J. Murphy, of Arlington, was also arrested. Both men were arraigned In court at Maiden today. Murphy was re leased, no case being made out against him. Lombreid was held without ball on the charge of murder for a hearing next week. WARM REPLY TO PAYNE TULLOCir OX THE DEFENSIVE OX POSTAL SCANDAL. Green-Goods Man Trapped. PHILADELPHIA, May 7. Edward Hcl ser, whom the postal authorities charge with being a member of a greengoods gang, with headquarters In New York, and who was arrested at Allentown, Pa., yesterday, after a desperate struggle, was given a hearing before United States Com missioner Craig today and committed to prison In default of $5000 balL The postal inspectors say that through a letter ad dressed to "J. Smith, Parkvllle, Mo.," the greengoods conspiracy was first discov ered. The letter was opened by mistake by the Postmaster at Hamilton. Mo. A postal inspector acted the part of a "come on" and met Helser at Allentown yester day. The Inspector attempted to arrest him on a tralley car, and In a struggle, In which several shots were fired, he was subdued and brought to this city for a hearing. STILL CRITICISIXG AMERICA. London Correspondent Finds Mnch "Wrong in Philippines. NEW YORK, May 7. Perclval Landon, In the second of his series of letters from Manila on "The American Failure In the Philippines." printed in the Daily Mail today, argues, according to a London dispatch to the "World, that the difficulties of the situation were considerably in creased by the capture of Aguinaldo. "Little Importance need be attached," ho asserts, "to the recent exposure by General Miles that a certain number of Americans disgraced themselves by acts of abominable cruelty. It Is no more of a slur upon the American Army than the records of the Newgate calendar are upon the Inhabitants of London. Through out the war American soldiers plaved the game well and fairly, and It Is no dis credit to them that it is not yet carried to a successful close." Enumerating the causes of the unsat actory condition, Mr. Landon mentions Arrested as Members of Mob. CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo., May 7. Sheriff J. A. Franklin has returned from Little River neighborhood, having under arrest six men charged with being mem bers of the mob that killed Constable W. J. Mooneyhan and "Rev." M. Matton last Saturday night. Their names are Ed Chltty, D. C. Dlsher, Bob Godalr. Jim Prick. J. C. "Ruff" Nichols, and Jeff Nlcholls. All deny guilty knowledge of the affair and claim to be able to prove alibis. They will be given an early trial. Three Are Implicated in Murder. CHICAGO, May 7. As a result of inves tigations by the police it was today de cided to charge John Wiltrax with the murder of Paul Passkowskl and to name Mrs. Wiltrax as accessory. In having guilty knowledge of the deed. The son, Julius, who was at first suspected of hav ing been Implicated In the murder. Is charged with being an accessory on the same grounds as his mother. Sentenced to Life Imprisonment. DENVER, May 7. Arthur Johnson, alias "Red" Price, who was Identified as one of the men who held up Ed Connor's sa loon on the night that Charles -Boyvin, a patron of the place, was shot and killed, has been found guilty of murder In the first degree and sentenced to life Imprisonment. Xctv Minister to Slam. "WASHINGTON, May 7. The State De partment today announced the appoint ment of Hamilton King, of Michigan, as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni potentiary to Slam. Mr, King was Min ister resident in Slam, and his elevation Is In accOVance with an act of Congress. Deponed Clerk Will Answer Xo Ques tions Until He Sees Other Men's Letters. "WASHINGTON, May 7. The feature of today's developments in the Postofiice in vestigation was a letter by Seymour W. Tulloch, for many years cashier of the "Washington City Postofiice, to Postmaster-General Payne, In reply to the latter's letter requesting any Information Mr. Tulloch might have to sustain his pub lished statements charging irregularities in the Postofiice Department and the "Washington City Postofiice several years ago. Mr. Tulloch in his letter takes ex ception to personal comments of Mr. Payne, and refrains from giving any facts bearing on the Investigation, sug gesting that the officials to whom Mr. Payne has written have all the necessary data If they choose to give it. "While thus refusing to give any informa tion In the letter under the circumstances, Mr. Tulloch said tonight that he Is ready to substantiate everything he has said, but that he wants first to read the replies of the persons to whom the Postmaster General has written before going Into de tails. Mr. Tulloch's letter to Mr. Payne says: "I havo to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th ln3t., referring to certain statements said to have been made by me reflecting upon certain offi cials, and which appeared In the Wash ington Post. Language Held Undignified. "According to accounts published throughout the dally press. It would ap pear that the Postmaster-General, during a public interview with reference to the article In question, and in the presence of representatives of, the leading newspa pers of the country,' referred to me as a 'mere wind bag and as one who should 'make good his hot air or- be publicly branded as a calumniator, a slanderer and a liar.' Such language at such a time was apparently unnecessary and certainly undignified. It is also publicly stated that you havo addressed letters to ex-Postmaster-General Charles Emory Smith. Fourth As sistant Postmaster-General Brlstow, R. J. Tracewell, Comptroller of the Treasury, and John A. Merrltt. Postmaster at Wash ington, D. C., requesting them to Inform you as to the truth of the statements con tained In the Interview as published. If the gentlemen in question will reply and tell the truth, the whole truth and noth ing but the truth, they cannot, I believe, but fully substantiate the statements made, and anything further fromme is unneces sary. Considering, however, the language attributed to the Postmaster-General, I would consider it a favor to be furnished copies of the replies received In response to this request." Mr. Tulloch, In an Interview with the Associated Press, tonight said: "In answering the Postmaster-General's letter, as I did. It seemed to me to be nec essary that I should put myself right be fore the public, as the Postmaster-General alluded to m In the terms mentioned In a public manner, and has stated that the gentleman to whom he wrote did not confirm my statements. I reserve to myself the right to read the replies of those to whom he wrote as a result of the publication of my statements, and to refresh the memories of those parties. If necessary. 1 stand, as I have always stood, ready to make good any state ments that I have made. Before going further In the matter, however, or ex posing the evidence I have in hand, I want to have an opportunity to read and criticize the replies of the persons men tioned in my letter. That Is only fair. The next move now rests with the Postmaster-General. Xo Public Prosecutor. "The Postofiice Department is today making a careful Investigation of its af fairs. The facts I have stated are by no means new. They are known to scores of persons In this city and are known to Fourth. Assistant Postmaster-General Brlstow and his associates. There Is no necessity for my appearing as a public prosecutor In the case. I was willing at the time of the original investigation to render Mr. Brlstow what aid I could by stating the condition of affairs In the Postofiice Department and the Washing ton Postofiice, four and five years with which I was personally familiar at the time of my removal as an 'obstacle.' "Conditions are now .more Important than details. It Is a well-known fact that Thomas W. Gilmer, the special ex pert of the Controller of the Treasury, and one of the most efficient men In the service, was removed by Controller Tracewell by order of Acting Secretary Vanderllp, whom, I believe, afterward re pented of his hasty action and advised Mr. Gilmer to apply for a detail to an other bureau of the Treasury Depart ment. Mr. Gilmer had the written orders of the Controller at the time of hla re moval, prohibiting him from taking up the affairs of the New York and Wash ington Postofflces. As far as known, no further Investigation of the succeeding and still more Interesting quarters of the year was made by any one else." At the Pcetofflce Department today Postmaster-General Payne said there were no new devolpments in the investi gation. The Inspectors are still at work In most of the branches of the depart ment and Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Brlstow has reported to Mr. Payne that he expects to submit his re port on the Investigation between June 1 and June 15. The recent readjustment of salaries of clerks In the Presidential Postofflces Is being minutely examined and it is expected that the rolls in many of the larger Postofflces wil have to be overhauled. I WHO THE XEW APPOIXTEB IS. J Lawyer, Statesman and a Lending j Fismre In Idaho for Years. ! BOISE, Idaho, May 7. (Special.) Willis Sweet, appointed Attorney-General of ; Porto Rico, was born January 1, 1S56, at i Alburgh Springs. Vt. After attending the common schools he spent three years as 1 a student In the University of Nebraska. At Lincoln, in that state, he learned the j trade of printer, and was afterward en 1 gaged In newspaper work'in Colorado. He , found time to study law, and in ISO. he , settled at Moscow, Idaho, and entered upon the practice of that profession. In May, 1SSS, Mr. Sweet was appointed i United States Attorney for Mnhn nnH n November 25, 18S9, he was appointed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the territory. When the state was admit ted to the Union in 1SS0. he was elected to Congress and was re-elected In 1S92. Mr. Sweet declined a renomlnatlon at the hands of his party In 1S94. and en tered the race for the seat In the Senate held by George L. Shoup. After a mem orable contest in the session of the Legis lature In 1S95 he was defeated for the Sen atorship by Senator Shoup. Since that time he has occupied no public position. His time has been devoted partly to the practice of the law and partly to mining enterprises. He has lived In Spokane dur ing a portion of the period, but recently settled In Kootenai County In this state. Mr. Sweet Is a man of very attractive ALL MAIL ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO BY EXPERIENCED MXlL ORDER CLERKS. SPRING CATALOGUES MAILED FREE ON APPLICATION AUL, AROUND THE STORE In every part, in every department at every counter bargains abound. No limit to tbe supply no limit to tbe choice , and assortment. If an actual count were made of tbe bargains bere tbe figures would run up into tbe thousands. Linen Bargains All linen Kitchen Towels, hemmed Of 16x33 inches, 11c each per doz All linen Kitchen Towels, hemmed d"! 18x37 inches, 15c each per doz P Hemmed Huck Towels heavy qual- "I QT ity, 19x36 inches, each aa2 Hemstitched Huck Towels, each 23c A large variety of hemstitched Huck Towels, Damask Towels and Damask Tray Cloths, all at greatly reduced prices. Old Fashioned Soft Finish Table Damask A big importation just received and placed on sale today at, per yard $1.00 and $1.25 The best linen values ever offered at these prices. The old soft finished linen that wears like iron. Wasb Goods Bargains White Basket Madras highly mercer- 07. ized, regular 35c at Jbt I C Linen Shirtwaist Suiting another shipment of this much sought after material, 30 O inches wide, regular 45c at OUC Linen Suiting natural grounds with woven colored designs, regular 75c 6c Scotch Tissue a woven fabric of exceptional beauty in a large assortment of colored effects and black and white, regular 25c, s C Also 5000 Yards of Wbite Madras 32 inches wide pebble weave, at, per yard May Butterick Patterns New Summer Shirtwaist' effects Jackets of Monte Carlo, box and blouse styles. Skirts in up-to-date outlines commencement, graduation arid ceremonial dresses for misses. Garments for little folks. CHILDREN'S TAILOR-MADE SUITS AT SURPRISING PRICES Children's Tailor-made Suits, sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14, of navy, tan and blue, all-wool cloth, in sailor blouse 'Style, tab front and 8 Qf braid trimmed regular $9.00, at. JJ Children's Tailor-made Suits, navy and brown novelty cloths, made with plaited Empire coats, all satin lined, regular $12.00, at $6.75 Children's Tailor-made Suits, navy, brown and green, fancy mixed fabrics, braid trimmed. jacket silk lined, regular $10.00, tf S 4A-'-w-' at. Children-'s Tailor-made Suits, blue and green cloth, trimmed Empire coat style, all lined wnn satin, regular $i.uu, 7 Mil 'KJ' at MILLINERY BARGAINS Every Hat in our entire millinery department at greatly reduced price. AH Flowers, Feathers, etc., at greatly reduced prices. TucKed Cbiffon Hats Made of good quality chiffon over wire frames, trimmed with choice flowers, 42? c 'L? fruit and foliage, regular $4.75, at PJT Outing Hats A large variety of popular-priced Outing Hats, embracing all the leading shapes, both plain and fancy straws; great bargains at 93c, $1.13, $1.31i $1.69 and $1.88. Ribbons Satin Taffeta Ribbon, 4 inches wide, all OH- colors,white and blacK, regular 35c, at Fancy Stripe Ribbons, regular 65c, Q Punt Warp and Brocaded Ribbons, 5 J inches wide, regular $1.00, at I ZJ Embroideries 8c, 9c and 10c Cambric Edges, at 5c 8c, 9c and 10c Cambric Insertions, at 5c 25c Cambric Edges and Insertions, at 15c 50c Cambric Embroidery, at 25c personality. Ho Is one of the most per suasive public speakers In the West, and earlier In his career he seemed to be al together Irresistible. He was such a fa vorite with the people that It seemed probable he would attain his ambition to occupy a seat In the Senate, but his de feat In the contest with Shoup seemed to retire him from politics. ference today, at which the details of the arrangements for the meeting of the com mission In London weTe discussed. Sen ator Lodge expects to leave for Europe early In July, but Secretary Root does not expect to sail until about August 25. Sec retary Root desires to be In Washington at the time the general staff organizes. and when the change occurs In the Com manding General of the Army by the re tirement of General Miles. The Alaskan commission will not meet until he arrives in London, but It Is ex pected that all the preliminaries will be arranged for the meeting In anticipation of his arrival. XEW RIFLE FOR TUB ARMY. United State Will Have the 3Iost Powerful Weapon In the "World. WASHINGTON, May 7, The Army Board, which has been for months past considering the merits of the new service rifle, or musket, has finally declared In favor of a weapon with a barrel only 21 Inches In length, using a .30 ball. The new gun Is a remarkable weapon, accord ing to the ordnance officers, for while It I Is six Inches shorter than the Krag and only two Inches longer than the carbine. It Is more powerful than cither, with a higher initial velocity and flatter tra jectory. It can easily penetrate 24 one-inch pine planks. It Is a pound lighter than the service rifle, which Is a consideration In the tropics. A new feature Is a complete encasement of the barrel In wood to prevent burning of the hands of the marksmen when the gun Is rapidly discharged. The gun was evolved by the United States Army offi cers, and Is not patented. It Is said to be the most powerful musket In the world. FURS, CLOAKS and SUITS SWEET SUCCEEDS HARLAN. Idaho Man Appointed Attorney-General of Porto Rico. WASHINGTON. May 7. Willis Sweet, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, has been ap pointed Attorney-General of Porto Rico to succeed James H. Harlan, who re cently resigned. Mr. Sweet was at one time Associate Justice of the Territory of Idaho, and later represented his state in Congress. He Is considered a lawyer of note. Alaskan Boandary Commission. WASHINGTON, May 7. Secretary Root and Senator Lodge, members of the Alas kan Boundary Commission, held a con- Jihtrfufdf 283-285 MORRISON STREET The New Skirts A collection of the most commanding styles in skirts. A showing that consists of the latest cre ations in this popular material. Our skirts are high in favor, partly on account of the perfection of style, fit and finish and partly on account of their extreme low price-ness. "Sunburst" Skirts The most recent creation of the fashion artist are the new "Sunburst" skirts. Silverfield's, of course, shows it first.