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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 190. OFFER Df MEBGT Nogi Will Allow Slavs to Surrender. STOrSSEL IS IGNORED Communication Sent to Troops at Port Arthur. IS CARRIED BY A PRISONER Japanese General . Declares It In the Interest of Humanity to Prevent fFurther Slaughter Reply Is ' " Anxiously Awaited. CHEFOO, Nov. 8. The--Japanese besieg ing 'Port Arthur, Ignoring Lieutenant General Stoessel, the commander of the Russian military forces there, have or dered terms of surrender to the Russian soldiers, according to a dispatch leaving Port Dalny yesterday. In the meanwhile the ceaseless activity of picks and spades continues. The Japanese are gradually advancing in the trenches, which spell in exorable fate to the watching Russians. A Russian prisoner captured October 2& said the troops composing the garrison of Port Arthur were in want and dis pirited. They saw the fruitlessness of the struggle. Hopeless of relief, with food scarce and medicine and hospital sup plies insufficient, It was admitted by the Russians that a Japanese victory was ultimately inevitable. The soldiers, ac cording to the prisoner, see no reason to prolong the resistance which brings glory to their officers but chiefly hardship and death to them. Upon hearing the pris oner's story. General Nogi assembled his staff, discussed the matter briefly and then. under the light of a bicycle lamp, drafted a letter to be circulated among the sol dlers themselves, the prisoner having promised to deliver it in mercy to his comrades. The letter related General Kuropatkin's retreats and his inability to make an impression on the army of Field Marshal Oyama, to say nothing of breaking through his forces and relieving Port Ar thur. The letter also pointed out that the second Russian Pacific squadron has Just started on Its slow voyage. Con tinulBg, it called attention to the resist less advance of the Japanese trenches. making It a matter of weeks when the Japanese would walk into the Russian main strongholds. In conclusion, the let ter offered humane treatment to all who surrendered, saying it was in the Interest of humanity to prevent further useless slaughter. In the darkness of the early morning of jvovember 4 several copies of the letter. written In Russian, were given to the prisoner who regained the Russian lines unobserved by his officers. That night the Russian returned, saying ma comrades would answer within a few days. He said the temper of the men seemed to show that whil. they were mutinous towards fate, they also did not like the Idea of an unofficial surrender. The let ter did xnucn, however, to dispel among the Russian troops the impression fos tered by their officers that a massacre would follow a Japanese victory. The company which the prisoner belonged to originally numbered 800, and now totals 20 men. As the Japanese are sufficiently near the summits of the hills to render tun neling highly practicable, much of the work is now being done. The Russians are building counter tunnels. Whichever side 'finds its tunnel under the enemy's blows up the latter's tunneL To prevent explosives being rolled down into their trenches, the Japanese have made ranges or "hillocks of earth above the trenches. Plve Russian mine-sweeping steamers have been sunk by Japanese shells. Llncrltch. recently appointed to the command of the first army, arrived today by special train and was met by General S&kharoff. He was enthulsatically re ceived by all the troops. His escort con sisted entirely of men who nod been dec orated with the St. George's cross. Gen eral Xanevitch will assume command im mediately. The Russian front extends GS miles. Quiet was broken the morning of No vember 7 by a Russian cannonade of an Intensity that has had no parallel In weeks. Crew of Russian Ship at Shanghai. SHANGHAI. Nov. 8. The officers and crew of the Russian torpedoboat destroyer Ryeshltelnl. which the Japanese cut out of the harbor at Chefoo-on August 12, have arrived here on the Manjur, with the exception of the commander, who-es cape d at "Woosnng. He Is probably now homeward bound on a German mail steamer. Prominent Chinaman "Slain as Spy. SHANGHAI, Nov. 8. It Is reported hero that a Chinese official of high rank was executed by the Japanese on November 2, at the village of Shakhe. The official was discovered In the act of spying on the movements of Japanese troops, it Is said, on the order of Theng Chi, the military Governor whose province is Shengking. American Attaches Returning. ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 8. Captain Carl Relchmann and Ueutenant-Colonel "Walter S. Schuyler, the United States mil ltary attaches with General Kuropatkin's army, are returning to the United States, having been recalled by the War Depart ment. WILD SCRAMBLE TOR TRAINS Long Island People Are Delayed Hours by Installation of New Device. NEW YORK, Nov. S. A great blockade of passenger trains at the Long Island City terminal of the Long Island Rail road, due to tne installation of a new system of switches, began to give way, early today. Trains of minor Impor tance were disregarded, however. In an effort to get things running on the main line. Thousands of commuters reached Long Island City by ferry after their day's business In Manhattan, only to find little hope of getting home by ralL Somo of them organized into trolley parties, and finally reached home after two or three hours' ride by circuitous routes. Trains from the East continued to ar rive regularly as long as the rolling stock held out, but they got no further than the yard limits. The officials had oulte as much trouble getting trains into the yards over the great network of tracks as they did in getting them out; that .a shortage of cars soon resulted. A big crowd or racegoers on the way to Aque duct gathered soon after the morning rush had "been disposed of. Running of the regular racetrack specials was out or the question. A string of 20 cars were coupled into one train and got away at the hour for the departure of the regular last train. Trolley officials were quick to recognize their opportunity, and the cars on their lines moved past the terminal in a con tinuous procession for hours, greatly re lievlng the situation. In the scramble for seats on the trolley cars during the rush hours many women and children were knocked down and severely injured. Officials of the Long- Island declare there Is nothing wrong with the new switching device, but say the trouble Is duo entirely to lack of experience by the mcnl The plant, which has Just been in stalled, is one of the largest in the world. operating many more switches, block and signals than any before constructed. A four-story switch tower contains 157 levers, which, operate all the switches and signals in. this yard, attached to 24 ter minal irac&s. x onneriy - it requireu au men to handle these switches on the ground, while with the new system but 13 men are employed. . Will Indemnify Americans Later. NEW YORK, Nov. 8. John T. Abbott, who recently took charge of the Puerto Plata Custom-House, in order to liquidate a judgment against the Santo Domingo Government, has arrived here. The custom house at Puerto Plata is working out the Indemnity which the Santo Domingo Gov ernment owes American citizens. Having fulf power In th matter, Mr. Abbott has been liberal with the government in the 20 days he has been in charge and has turned over most of the moneys for Gov ernment uses. The indemnity payments will be taken out later on. He Is in this city at present on a brief business trip and will sail for Santo Domingo again tomorrow. Trial In Dolbeer Will Case. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8. At the opening session of the Dolbeer will contest, the trial of which has Just com- The Non-Irritating Cathartic Easy to take, easy to operate" Hood's PMs THE COUNTRY'S SAFE And so will you be if you get your glasses of the OREGON OPTICAL CO. Examln atlon Free. 173 FOURTH STREET Y. M. C A. Building The Institution of Optical Science. PREPARING FOR BATTLE. JSoth Armies on the Shakhe Aro Strengthening Their Positions. TOKIO, Nov. 8. Reports received from the Japanese armies on the Shakhe River state that the opposing forces are strengthening their positions along that rlyer. and are otherwise busily preparing for another great battle. Scouts are con stantly in touch and outpost skirmishes are frequent. There is, however, no like lihood of a general engagement for the present. The Russian transport service Is efficient and troops and 'guns are constantly ar riving to fill the gaps made In General Kuropatkin's forces by the crushing losses at the battle of the Shakhe River. TO PROTECT RUSSIAN FLEET. Suez Canal Is Lined With Special Guards for Entire Length. PORT SAID. Egypt, Nov. 8. The Rus sian Consul-General at Cairo and the naval attache of Russia at Constantinople have arrived here, in anticipation of the arrival of the Russian second Pacific squadron. Extraordlnaryrprecautions are being taken for the protection of the war ships. Special guards have been posted on the banks the whole length of the canal. Operations .Satisfactory to Japanese. TOKIO. Nov. 8- Since the last reports from Port Arthur were given out, on Sat urday last, no official news has emanated from army headquarters regarding the progress of the besiegers. It is under stood, however, that the operations are proceeding satisfactorily, though slowly. as the limestone formation and rocky character of the ground interferes with the work of the sappers .and miners. It IS now considered that the capture of Rlhlung Mountain and the Eastern group of forts of the Kekwan Mountain without the securing, by the Japanese of Ansuu ana iz juouniaws win do. in sufficient to force the abandonment by the Russians of the city proper. New Japanese Loan. LONDON. Nov. 8. The prospectus of the new Japanese loan of 5S0.000.000 will be Issued tomorrow or Thursday. Half or tne amount will be offered in New York and half in London. The price Is $04. with interest at 6 per cent. The loan will be secured by a second chanre on Japanese customs. Dealings In the loan have already commenced at one- quarter premium. Artillery Firing Continues. MUKDEN, via Pekin, Nov. 8. Artillerv firing was continuous all along the lines on Monday and intermittent this morn ing. A battle might commence at any hour. It will be a question of many days. If sot weeks, to decide the position, which Is the saost interesting since the cosa mevoement of the war. Each side Is wamnc lor tne otner to attack. Llntvitch Arrives at Mukden. 0 "iiitrim p i 111 LADIES' OUTFITTERS. FOURTH AND KORRISON FUR COATS Out collection of For Coats is the largest in the West, comprising a host of repre sentative styles in a pleasing variety of Furs. The practicability and economy of a Fur Coat is apparent if one hut realizes that a Fur Coat is a garment that means years of service, and at the same time a garment for all dress occasions, always dressy and al ways appropriate. Why not come in and note the reasonable ness of our prices for Fur Coats, that com bine stylewith durability? Genuine Alaska Sealskin Garments We are headquarters for the genuine Alaska Sealskins, being direct purchasers of the seals from the Indian sealhunters of Alaska. We are able to quote you prices quality considered that admit of no com petition. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE. PORTLAND'S FOREMOST Suit Salon WHERE QUALITY REIGNS SUPREME The merchandise and methods which have gained for this store the prestige in Women's wear are the result of a never ceasing effort to establish ourselves even more firmly in the confidence of the people; to achieve that high pinnacle of merchan dising fame to be won only by having always served our customers faithfully and well. If you are seeking clcthes or wearing apparel of excel lence and fashion, clothes of serviceability at an eco nomical price, it's to your advantage to visit SIL-VERFIELD'S. You'll Admire the Christmas Delineator It's a Beauty in Every Wtfy 15c Per Copy WindowShadesMadcO- T WiO J W0lfe ft CO Estimates Furnished AJXJrfl.LlU.Al5 ft J.J.V X V4Ve Lowest Prices Nine Dress Goods Specials That the Climax in Bargain Giving Positively Cap in Portland 29c Instead 50c This lot consists of fifteen pieces Tllamjuated Zibelines, ten pieces Pancy Mixed Suitings, Polka Dot Brilliantines for Shirtwaists, etc all 50c goods, at 29 65c Instead 90c Choice of black and colored Dress Goods, in the latest weaves five pieces of Novelty Zibelines, five pieces Plaid Meltons, 54 inches wide; three pieces small check Suitings all of these in latest Fall colorings actual 90c and 85c values, on sale at the low price of 65 $1.15 Instead $1.50 Choice of 54-inch black Broadcloths, Prunel las, Unfinished Worsteds, Venetian Turkish Mohair Crepes, 50-inch Waterproof Coverts, 44-inch French Novelty Zibelines, 56-inch Broadtail Zibelines for outer coats, 25 pieces Imported Tailor Suitings the best $1.50 values, for $1.15 42c Instead 65c This lot consists of 44-inch all-wool Storm Serges, in black, navy and cardinal; 40-inch Scotch Plaid Brilliantines, 38-inch all-wool Granite- Cloths,' fancy check Suitings, 65c values, at 42$ 75c Instead $1.00 Five thousand yards of black and colored Cheviots, Serges and Cloths, silk and wool Crepe de Paris in 15 colors, 54-inch Amazon Cloths, Illuminated and Plain Zibelines, Cov erts, Suitings, etc, etc best $1.00 values, on sale at wily 75 $1.29 Instead $1.75 Choice of 44 tor 54-inch Imported Novelty Dress Goods, in black and colors; 60-inch Priestley Tailor Tweeds, in all colors; 54 inch English and American Tailor Suitings of all kinds; 54-inch fine mixed Coverts and Broadcloths best $1.75 fabrics on the mar ket, at $1.29 59c Instead 75c Choice of 42-inch fancy Camelshair Suitings, 56-inch English Kerseys, mannish mixtures, colored Corduroy Velveteens, black and col ored Novelty Suitings 75c goods at. ..08$ 97c Instead $1.25 Choice of 54-inch Convent Serges, sponged and shrunk, colors and black; 50 to 56-inch Tail or Suitings, in this season's best styles; 56 inch extra heaw English Tailor Cloths; 25 pieces of new "Black Goods, including best $1.25 value, for only r.97 $1.59 Instead $2.50 Choice of 56-inch Rainproof Coverts, in olive; tan and oxford; 56-inch English Covert3, for coats and suits; high-class imported Novelty Suitings, in black and colors; none held back in order to "bring more money all our $2.00 to $2.50 Dress Goods on sale now at $1.59 $32.50 to $45 Velvet Suits $24.75 Suits of Crushed and Plain Velvet are one of the most popular articles of women's apparel this Fall. They have been hard to get at regular prices. Through a bit of good fortune our resident New York buyer stumbled on a lot of thirty of them which the maker wanted to convert into cash in a hurry. We could easily sell them at regular prices, but according to our usual custom will ask no more than our regular small profit and pass them along to you at a price which means a saving of one-fourth to one-third. Details Of green crush velvet, the Jacket has a vestee of -white Oxford vesting-. Is trimmed with blaclc'brald In military styles Of navy and brown crush velvet, blouse Jacket with bolero front and trimmed In vestea effect with silk galloon Plain slate and brown velvet blouse, Jacket, caffs, belt and collar of taffeta, silk Long1 coat suit of brown crush velvet has vestee of cream velvet, shawl collar, leg of mutton sleeves Short military coat suit of brown crush velvet with vestee of brown Oxford braid and fancy buttons as trimming. These Suits are displayed in our big corner window. Music Store Plain Mamie O'Hooly Ail The Tenderfoot Music on Sale These Percales are 30 inches wide come in dark colors wide variety of small figures and narrow stripes navy blue, cadet, red, black, and white. Very special value Olr at O2L 36-in. Cambric Extra quality of Bleached Cambric full yard wide, soft finish, equal to the grade sold elsewhere at 12c an exceptional value at1p the price. JAL 85c Veils 49c Ready-to-wear Veils, Chiffon, Tux edo and Lace Veils; some are two toned, others solid colors; actual best selling 65 and 85c val- AJCkr ues, today for only x27L At7c At 10c At 14c At 18c At 24c At 33c At 49c Handkerchief Sale The Handkerchiefs involved in this sale are the plain hemstitched ones the ones one wanfe for every-day use. Every tfne of the lot is all pure linen the prices are away the lowest in this vicinity for matching qualities. Women wfao are making Lace Handkerchiefs will find hem stitched squares here at very low prices. Hemstitched Squares All pure linen hemstitched Squares nine-inch choice of -inch and 4-inch hems: Regular 25c Squares, special at.... 18 Regular 35c Squares, special at.... 24 Regular 50c Squares, special at 33 Worth 12y2c Women's pure linen hemstitched Handker chiefs -inch hem, all perfect great value at 7 Worth 15c Women's pure linen, 1600 count, hemstitched Handkerchiefs, 3&and 14-inch hem; very special at. .10 Worth 20c Women's pure linen, 1800 count, hemstitched Handkerchiefs, and 4-in. hems, excellent value a.t X4i Worth 25c Women's pure linen, 2100 count, hemstitched Handkerchiefs, Y& and 4-inch hem, very special at. .18 Worth 35(5 Women's pure linen, 2200 count, hemstitched Handkerchiefs, ys and 4-inch hem,frery special, at. .24 Worth 50c Women's pure linen, 2300 count, hemstitched Handk'ch'fs, Yg and -in. hem, extraordinary value, 33 Worth 75c Women's pure linen, 2400 count, hemstitched Handkerchiefs, and 4-inch hem, very special. . .49 . $6.50 White Blankets for $5.00 These Blankets were made according to our very exacting specifications as regards to weight, finish and size. They- are made of triple scoured Oregon wool, are full Double Bed Size, very thick and fluffy full of warmth and comfort. In white only with blue and pink borders. They are an actual $6.50 value choice now for o. Three Great Curtain Specials At $3.15 At $4.25 At $5.95 Worth $4 to $5t "white and Arabe color Battenburg and real Cluny Lace Curtains. Worth $6, white and Arabe colored Egyptian Tape, with Battenburg edge Cluny Lace and Battenburg effects. Worth $7.50, white and ecru Irish Point Lace and Battenburg Curtains. Black Sateen Petticoats fZObri Reduced from $1.00 Ladies' Petticoats of black mercerized sat "2 v een, made with deep knife-plaited and tucked ruffle at bottom. 0jT Reduced from $1.25 Ladies' Petticoats of fine mercerized sateen. O A v Made with deep flounce and trimmed with tucked ruffles and strappings. t Reduced from $1.75 Ladies' Petticoats of fine black mercer- ized sateen, made with graduated knife-plaited ruffle, with two tucked and shirred mines at bottom and dust ruffle. Reduced from $2.00 Ladies' Petticoat of fine black-mercerized sateen. Made with scalloped accordion-plaited ruffle on bot tom, finished with inching. Reduced from $1.50 Ladies' Petticoat of-black mercerized sat een. Umbrella shape, with three tucked ruffles, flat tailored bands above each ruffle. 1 A,& Reduced from $2.50 Ladies' Petticoats of fine black mercer VP8" ized sateen, made in the new section flare shape, with clusters of narrow tucking on flounce and extra deep dust ruffle. $1.32 menced here, Adolph Schander, counsel for the contestant, said" ho proposed to show that Miss Bertha M. Dolbeer was of unsound mind when she made the will bequeathing over $1,000,000 to Miss Eva M. Warren. The testimony of Mrs. Sherman, a cousin of Miss Dolbeer. one of the strong- witnesses for the contest ant, was read to the Jury.. She testi fied to the effect that "a change came' over Miss Dolbeer In the last year; she looked sad and appeared indifferent to anybody or anything or to life," but the witness had never seen or heard any thing- that would firmly establish the fact of an unbalanced mind. Scott Bowen. of Oakland, testified that Miss Dolbeer's mother was afflicted with iBsomnia and melancholia, at the time of her daughter's 'births Mrs. Mary Blbbey. employed as foster mother for Miss Dol- WEDDING INVITATIONS and ANNOUNCEMENTS .WASHINGTON' BtTTLDIKa. AstracRan Coats $35.00 The Astrachan Goats wa offer for $35.00 are a bargain marrel, their match be&g unobtainalsle elsewhere vaster f 41.50. 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