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b THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, FLEET READY TO SAIL Port Arthur Craft Can Rein force Kamimura. PREPARED TO GIVE B'ATTLE Second Russian Pacific Squadron to Have a Formidable Aggregation of Fighting Vessels in Its Path. LONDON. Dee. 34. Telegraphing from Tokio, the correspondent of the Dally Ex r 3 .says that he learns, In the event of Admiral Karalmura, who is reported to liave gone south with a. squadron of pow er fa cruisers, notifying- it of the approach of tne second Russian Pacific squadron, the whole Japanese fleet, which has been operating at Port Arthur, will be ready to proceed south on a day's notice to give fcattk . FLEET LEAVES PORT ARTHUR. f Only a Few. Vessels Have Been Left on Guard. TOKIO. Doc. 21. Admiral Togo an nounces the withdrawal of the "majority cf the fleot from Port Arthur. DIANA HAS COAL ABOARD. Ready to Make Dash From Neutral Port of Saigon. SPECIAL CABLE. LONDON". Doc. 24. According to a re port from Shanghai, a converted Japanese cruiser attached to Admiral Kamlmura's cquadron has put into Singapore with the cUdent intention of intercepting the col li re sent to meet the Russian Baltic fleet. The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily T- legraph reports from Saigon, French Jnd -Chlna. that the Russian cruiser DI vna. is loading a full cargo of coal pre paratory to making her escape from the Prt. The Diana escaped from Port Ar thur on August 10, and was disarmed at fcaigon on September 5 by order of the Russian Admiralty. AMMUNITION HID IN. BALES. Consignment to Russians Is Seized by the Chinese. SPECLVL CABLE. PEKIN, Dec. 24. The Chinese yesterday f cized 3.000.000 rounds of Russian rifle am munition near Feng Tai. in the vicilnty of Pakin. The ammunition was consigned to & Russian Arm at Tientsin, and was evidently destined for Port Arthur. The shipment was concealed among bales of wood -brought on the backs of camels from Kalgan, the caravan being in charge of the agent of a German firm. SPOILS FOR THE VICTORS. Russians Find Confections With Note in Abandoned Trenches. MUKDEN. Dec 25. Volunteers the night of December 21 occupied Japanese trenches opposite their positions. Three tranches wore evacuated by the Japanese with scarcely a light. The victors were surprised to find a box lying in plain view, which they oponed carefully, fearing it might contain explosives, but they found In it wine, biscuits and sweets and a let-tc-r in Russian politely requesting its ac ceptance "from disturbing neighbors." Cross to Lead to Victory. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 10. (Corre spondence of the Associated Pross.) The daughter of Bishop Ornatsky, a very holy man of the Russian church, latly deceased, has sent to General Kuropatkln a rude wooden cross with n remarkable letter, praying the bless ing of hoaven on the Russian arms. The cross is, of course, only one of thousands of Ikons and sacred symbols thai have been showered on the army in the Far East- But the letter states that the cross Is from Jerusalem, and lias been in the Ornatsky family for generations. While the bishop was on his death bed, ne mid a remarkable dream, in which he thought himself serving at ilic front, where the cross In questi6n led the Russians to victory. He charged nls daughter just before his dt-ath to send the cross to Kuropatkln with his blessing, believing firmly that it would lead to" ultimate victory.' Coal From German Vessels. VICTORIA. B. C. Dec. 23. Advices wre received by the steamer Aorangi. which arrived this afternoon from Aus tralia, that three Japanese officers ar rived at Freemantle shortly before her departure, with the intention of proceed ing to the South Seas to watch the move ments of 40 German steamers reported to be In the vicinity for the purpose of coal ing the Baltic fleet. IU. M. S. Pylades and Cadmus, which were dispatched by Admiral Fanshawe, commander of the Australian squadron, to search for Russian warships, reported in be cruising in Torres Straits, have re turned to Sydney without finding any trace of the Russian, vessels. Russian Attack Beaten Off.. GENERAL OKU'S HEADQUARTERS, via Fushan. Thursday. Dec. 22. The Rus sians along the front of General Oku's army during the night of Docember 20 made a determined attack on Lamutlng, but were driven back with heavy Josses. The Japanese sustained no casualties. Dismounted Russian cavalry attacked the cavalry on the extreme left of tne Japanese line on the night, of. December 20-21. but were repulsed with heavy losses. Small detachments of Russians nightly attack the Japanese outposts and patrols. but with no success. Small Damage From Heavy;Fire. MUKDEN,. Dec." 23. The Russians succeeded today In advancing the po sition of tlielr siege guns four miles south along the wagon road. This was accomplished In the face of a hoavy artillery Arc from the Japanese, who nred upwards of 100 shells, which, however, did little execution, only two men being wounded. On aeount of the difficulties, of set ting supplier here, many Chinese and refugees have been sent north by the officials. Prisoners' Legs Frostbitten. ST. PETERSBURG. Dec 23. General Kuropatkln. reporting a small skirmish to Emperor Nicholas, says he personally saw a couple of Japanese prisoners, who were taken December 21. They were In sufficiently elad. their boots especially be ing bad. The General also says their legs were frost bitten. Need of National Legislation. CHICAGO. Doc 23. The need of new NMional legislation governing the opera tion of railways will be considered by a special commission of the five members of the Chicago Shippers' Association, Just appointed by President Bartlett, with. power to represent 'the association In con ference committees from kindred organi zations. The committee will hold Its first meet ing next Tuesday. Resolutions passed by the board of directors recite that "the transportation question Is one of such great and far-reaching Importance as to command our earnest and immediate con sideration and action. We indorse Presi dent Roosevelt's course In bringing the subject to the attention .of Congress to brine: about equitable relations between shipping and transportation Interests with justice to bath." HOME FROM CHINA. Consul-Generaj Miller Will to President, Report GRANT'S PASS, Or.. Dec 23. (Special.) H. B. sillier. United States Consul-General at 2Ciu Chang, China, arrived - In Grant's Pass yesterday evening to visit his father. A S. Miller, and friends, this being his former home. He left this eve ning for his home at Eugene, where he will spend the holidays with his family. Hewlll then go to Washington to" report personally to the President and State De partment. As to his promotion in the diplomatic service, with his next station at Kobe,, Japan, as reported in American papers. , , i.,- I wiiue wiving receiveu luvurauir i-umixiuu- i dMn fmm th Adrr,Jnial rf inn fnr his datlon from the Administration for his services in attending to American In terests in Manchuria, he has no assurance that a promotion would be given him. He said he should make no special effort to secure one, as his extensive Interests In Grant's Pass and Southern Oregon make It almost imperative that he return to Oregon. Niu Chwang being In the storm-conter of the Russo-Japanese' War, Mr. Miller has bad a trying position, and the over- WILL LEAD THEM ALL. The World's Fair that will be opened in Portland on June 1 next will surpass all former Expositions hold In the West, in the number of ts buildings. In the extent of Its Individual exhibits. In attractiveness of Its grounds and In Its architectural beauty.' Portland's people will take pleas tire in giving their Eastern friends the fullest Information of the great Fair, and also of the beautiful' city In which It will be- held. The New Year's Oregonian for 19 will be a special Exposition number. It will be published on Monday morning, January 2. The paper will be mailed to any address In the United States or Canada postage prepaid, for 30 cents a copy. Address The Oregonian, Portland, Or. work brought acute stoinach trouble upon him, forcing him to seek medical aid. He left Niu Chwang October 25, on a Japan ese transport, by courtesy of the Japan ese government. In passing Port Arthur, Togo's fleet and the Russian forts, he heard heavy firing, but the distance was so great he could see no details. Mr. Mil ler spent a month In Tokio. and while there, on invitation of the Emperor, at tended the annual garden party held in the most beautiful park In the world. On being presented to the Emperor, Mr. Mil ler was personally thanked- for his effi cient services in looking after the in terests of the Japanese In Manchuria at the outbreak of the war, and who were placed under American protection by the Japanese government Most of these re turned to their native country, and the remainder he cared for In Niu Chwang. While fti Tokio Mr. Miller also attended a review of 25,000 soldiers by the Emperor. Mr. Miller reports the Infantry perfect, cavalry poorly mounted and artillery no't the best. In April he attended a review at Niu Chwang of 15,000 Russians under Kuropatkln. The Russians made a good appearance Cossacks are fine on parade, but no match for the Japanese Infantry, and were defeated In every engagement. The Russian artillery Is a failure, arid the Japanese successes were due to the men behind the guns. The Russian officers, sword in hand, stand by the battery, but not in the best position to watch the movements of the enemy and to direct the fire of the guns to get an accurato range. Frequently .officers are killed, and the men become demoralized. ORDERED OUT OF FEZ. Minister of the Powers Sent Word to Their - People. PARIS, Dec 24. The correspondent at Tangier of the Matin says that after calling at the French Mission the Minis ters of the several powers ordered all people of their nationalities to quit Fez. Moroccan Situation Is Grave. .PARIS, Dec 23. The Foreign .Office considers the situation in Morocco ex tremely grave. The Sultan's dismissal of his v French and other military advisers has been followed by a number of acts showing his Intention to Interrupt the execution of the French policy. Accord ingly the French Minister at Tangier has been Instructed to secure the Imme diate withdrawal ' from xhe Moroccan capital of the French Consul, the com mander and all the members of the mili tary mission, and all French citizens, un less the Sultan vacates his previous of fensive action and offers a suitable ex planation. The French' Minister has been instructed to communicate to the Sultan at the same time he notifies the Consul, military men and citizens to pre pare to depart. The officials here say that no definite military or naval steps have yet been taken, as these await the Sultan's response to the Minister's de mand, but a demonstration In force will follow if a suitable explanation and repa ration are not promptly given. Bought Off for Small Sum. TANGIER, Dec 23. The tribesmen who surrounded Alcazar demanding that the French Consul and an English rosldent be given up to them, have withdrawn for a consideration of $300. DISPATCHES OF THE FLEET. Russian Evidence Ready in the Dog- ger Bank Episode. SPECIAL CABLE. LONDON. D 24. The "Standard's Paris correspondent states that Lieuten ant Valrond, of the Russian transport 'Kamchatka, attached to the Baltic fleet, has arrived at the French capital with thd entire recording bands of the wireless apparatuses of the squadron. Including ;tbe records 'and messages sont-jjust prior to the firing1 on the "British trawlers at 'the Dogger Bank. The correspondent says that -this shows the Russians real ize the necessity of coming before the In quiry commission armed with batter ar guments than they have advanced here tofore . The correspondent had an Interview with Captain Clado regarding the alleged Interception of wireless messages sent by the Russians which may operate In Graft Britain's favor The Captain expressed the opinion that such an event was not at all Impossible. Pension for Rev. C. E. Cline. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Dec' 2S.4-Sehator Fulton today secured allowance of a pension of $14 a month for Rev. Cullora B. Cllne, of Port land. B. B. EICHC!GAIl-CASES. . In leather, decorated and plain, 25c to 52. B. B. Rich, seven cigar stores. TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets., All drugclsts refund the money If It falls to eure E. W. Grove's signature Is on each box. 23c PATH 18 NOW OPEN President Feels That His Part ' Has Been Accomplished, NOTE SENT TO EMBASSIES Future Conduct of the Proposed Peace Conference at The Hague Is Left to Follow in' Its , Normal Channels. WASHINGTON, Dec 23. That the fur ther Interchange of .views preparatory to the formulation of a programme for an other peace conference at The Hague be effected through the International Bureau under the control of the permanent ad ministrative council of The Hague Is the succestlon offered by Secretary Hay in , , . . . . . j. , a circular note to! the powers made pub lic at the State Department today. I'ne note was dispatched a week ago, but its publication was withheld until It had reached the various American embassies and legal representatives abroad. The Secretary summarizes the roplles of all the powers to his note of October 21 and expresses the gratification of the President at the cordial reception oi nis Invitation. Having taken this initial step. however, the Secretary saye the President feels that he has gone as far as he ap propriately can and that with the general acceptance of his Invitation In principle "the future conduct of the affair may fitly follow Its normal channels." Regarding the conditional acceptance of Russia, Secretary Hay says that while the postponement which this reply neces sitates Is to be regretted, this Govern ment recognizes the weight of the motive which Induced 1L The full text of the note follows: "Department of State, Washington. Dec 1G. 1901. To the representatives of the United States accredited to the governments signatory to the acts of The Hague conference 1829: "Sir: By the circular instructions dated October 21, 1304, the representatives of the United States accredited, to the several governments which took part In the peace conference held at The Hague In 1S99, and which joined In signing the act thereof. were Instructed to bring to the notice of those governments certain resolutions adopted by the Later-Parliamentary Union at its annual conference, held -at St. Louis in September last, advocating the assem bly of a second peace conference to con tinue the work of the first, and were ai reeled to ascertain to what extent those governments were disposed to act In the matter. "The replies so far received Indicate that the proposition has been recolved with general favor. No dissent has found expression. The governments of AustrO-Hungary, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Luxem burg, Mexlo, The Netherlands, Portu gal, Roumanla. Spain, Sweden and isor way and Switzerland exhibit sympathy with the purposes of the proposal, and generally accept it In principle, with a reservation in most cases of future consideration of the date of the confer ence and the programme of subjects for discussion. ' The replies of Japan and Russia conveyed In like terms friendly recognition of the spirit and purposes of the invitation, but on the part of Russia the reply was accom panied by the statement that in the ex istlng condition of things In . the far East it would riot be practicable for the imperial government, at this mo ment, to take part In such a confer encc While this reply, tending as it docs to cause some postponement of the proposed second conference, is deeply regretted, the weight of the. motive which induced it is recognized by this government, and probably by others. Japanese made the reservation only that no action should be taken by the conference relative to the present war. "Although the prospect of an early con vocation of an august assembly of rep resentatives of the nations In the Interest of peace and harmony among them Is deferred for the time being. It may be re garded as assured so soon as the Inter ested powers are In a position to agree upon a date and place of meeting, and to join in the formulation of a general plan" for discussion. The President Is much gratified at the cordial reception of his overtures. He feels that In elicit Ing the common sentiment of the various governments In favor of the principle In volved and of the objects sought to be attained a notable step has been taken toward eventual- success. "Pending a definite agreement for meet Ing when circumstances shall permit. It seems desirable that a comparison of views should be had among the partlci pants as to the scope and matter of tljo subjects to be brought before the second conference. The invitation put forth by the Government of the United States did not attempt to do more than to Indicate the general topics which the final act of the first conference of The Hague rele gated, as unfinished matters, to consider ation by a future conference adverting, in connection with the important subject of the inviolability of private property in naval warfare, to the like views ex nressed by the Congress of the United States in its resolution April 2S, 1004. with the added suggestion that It may be de slrable to consldor and adopt a proced ure bv which the states nonslgnatory to the original acts of The Hague confer ence may become adhering parties. "In the present state of the project, this jrovernment is still Indisposed to formu late a programme. In view of the virtual certainty that the President's suggestion of The Hague as the place of meeting of a second peace conference will be. ac cepted by all the Interested powers, and In view also of the fact that an organized representative of the signatories of tho acts of 199 now exists at that capital, this Government feelsMhat It should not as sume the initiative In drawing up a pro gramme nor preside over the delibera tions of the signatories In that regard. It seems to the President the high task he undertook in seeking to bring about an agreement of the powers to meet In a second peace conference Is virtually ac complished, so far as It Is appropriate for him to act, and that with the general acceptance of his Invitation in principle, the future conduct of the affair may fitly follow Its normal channels. "To this end It Is suggested that the further and necessary interchange of views between the signatory powers or the acts of 1S99. be effected through the international bureau under the control of the permanent administrative council of The Hague It is believed. In this way, but utilizing the central representative agency established and maintained by the powers themselves, an orderly treat ment of the preliminary consultations may be insured, and the way left clear for the eventual action of the Govern ment of the Netherlands In calling a re newed conference to assemble at The Hague should that course beadopted. "You will bring this communication to the knowledge of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Invite consideration of the suggestions -herein made. I am, sir, your obedient "servant. "JOHN HAY." Sugar Duty Case May Be Reopened. NEtV YORK Dec 23. It Is stated that the famous sugar duty rebate case re cently decided against the importers by the Supreme Court -Is to be reopened. This was a test case ana had Been fought through all the courts, occupying seven years In reaching a final ruling. The new plan la to attack the constitu tionality of the Treasury Department's Dractlce. which, the' Importers say. amounts to the assumption of a right to Increase the duty at win. vine case win go first to the Board of United States General Appraisers, then to the .Circuit Court, and finally to the Supreme Court of the United States. Meanwhile 18,000 protests brought during the former con troversy and now on tne suspenaeu nies will be held up. ( Minister Takahira Has Recovered. WASHINGTON, Dec 23. Mr. Taka hlra, the Japanese Minister, received a most cordial greeting at the State De partment today. This yvas the first time he has seen Secretary Hay in many weeks, and he has Just recovered from a severe illness. The Secretary gave the MlnlstjW-cFqohls noteJL the powers, .arid heartily congratulated him. DISGUISED AS AN AMERICAN. Russian Newspaper Correspondent Makes Tour Through Japan. MOSCOW. Dec 23. V. F. Grazuesky, correspondent of the Russky Slava, has just arrived at San Francisco after a long and hazardous trip through Japan, where he traveled as an American Journalist un der the name of Percy Palmer. He under took the Journey to ascertain the real situation of affairs In the enemy's coun try, taking the risk of discovery and exe cution as a spy. Grazuesky had a complete American outfit and arranged to have letters for warded from various cities In the United States. He has telegraphed to the Russky Slava from San Francisco that he visited Yokohama, Tokio, Sasebo, Osaka, Kioto, Shlmonosekl, Nagasaki and Matsuma; photographed the Russian prison camp, examined the ships, fortress and troops. and met and entertained high Japanese. Grazuesky is bringing home a mass of interesting material which will make many Interesting disclosures. He says hlg most dangerous moment was when he facd the 30CO Russian prisoners. If he had been recognized by one of them he would have received short shift. i Too Friendly to the Jews. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 23. Prince Urusoff, the Governor of Bessarabia, has been removed .from his .post and trans ferred to a similar position at Tever. The Russian government considered his policy too friendly toward Beesarablan Jews. The "Prince was appointed shortly after the Klshlneff massacre, and Intro duced a regime so different that the Jews presented him with a copy of the Old Testament, and an address of thanks for his humanity. Prince Urusoff replied with scathing de nunciation of the official support lent to Jew baiting, and referred to the Klshl neff massacre as a bestial outbreak of savage cruelty which all honest Russians regarded with abhorrence. The Prince's criticism of the outrages, which were no toriously fostered by Russian government officials, has brought about his removal. Russian Deserters.-Cross Frontier. VIENNA, Dec 23. Russian deserters are continually crossing the frontier into Austria, and during the last few days many of them have entered Vienna'. Wednesday several deserters, destitute and poorly clad, appeared at the Japanese Consulate here, and desired to enter the Mikado's army arid to fight against their fatherland. Naturally their request was refused, and they were Informed that for eigners were not allowed to Join the Jap anese army. The fact .that subjects of a belligerent state should desire to enter the ranks of a hostile army may be re garded as a proof of the deep dissatisfac tion prevailing in the Czar's empire, and of the unpopularity of the Far Eastern war among the Russian people. Says Russia Will Suffer Least. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 23. The No voe Vremya continues to recount In stances of Japanese agitation in China, pointing out that Russia will suffer the least of the big powers from an uprising, and warning the latter to prepare to meet the coming storm. De Sibert Comes to Washington. ST. PETERSBURG. Dec 23. M. De Si bert, second secretary of the Russian Le gation at Brussels, has been appointed to succeed the late Andro Bobroq. second secretary of the Russian Embassy at Washington, who died at Riga, Russia, today. Prayers for Return of Peace. ST. PETERSBURG. Dec 23. The archbishop of Warsaw has sent to all the Catholic priests of his diocese a special prayer, imploring God to send peace, with instructions to read It dur ing the celebration of mass. Vladimir to Be President of Council. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 23. It is re ported that Grand Duke Vladimir will bo appointed president of the Council of the Empire, being succeeded as Commander-in-Chief of the Impqrial Guard by Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholevitcb. Rioters Are Sentenced. KISHINEFF. Dec 23. Sentences were pronounced today upon the persons found guilty of participation In the anti-Jewish riots Jiere In May. 1903. Seventeen of them were sentenced to 170 days' Imprisonment, two to SO days, and 11 were acquitted. CHAD WICK TRUNK IS FOUND Receiver Loeser on Track of Much Valuable Jewelry. CLEVELAND. Dec 23. A trunk sup posed to belong to Mrs. Chadwlck has been given Into the keeping of Receiver Loeser. The trunk Is believed to be the one that disappeared in New York. It reached Cleveland today from New York and was addressed to Emil Hoover. Mr. Loeser stated that he was obtain ing trace of much valuable property of Mrs. Chadwlck's. There Is Jewelry, whlh was pledged in New York, which has been discovered, together with furs that have been found In Cleveland, and which al ready ave been turned over to the re ceiver. Mr. Loeser also stated that there were many valuable furs In the Euclid-avenue home of Mrs. Chadwlck. There are many valuable articles In the Euclid-avenue house, among which are about 100 hats of all shapes and styles, many of them with fur trimmings. Attorney Jay P. Dawley stated today that he had possession of the mysterious portmanteau which was found to be miss ing a few days ago. He said it contained nothing of value. - Bail Sought for Dr. Chadwlck. CLEVELAND. . O.. Dec 23. Arrange ments are being made, it is said, to se cure ball for Dr. Leroy S. Chadwlck, who. It Is said, with his wife, Cassle L. Chad wlck, was yesterday Indicted by the coun ty grand Jury charged wjth forging and fifth Sixth and HANDSOME CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS CAUGHT IN THE HURRI CANE Of REDUCTION Here's a Bunch of Bargains From the Flmt Floor CIirlstiuaK Shop MIgb.tr Helpful SugcHtlonK of things to buy for Christmas at mere atoms of prices. Sweeping reductions on all holiday goods. 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Our 85c value for. each ;.....40c STERLING SILVER INITIAL RINGS, gold plated Our 25c vnlue special at. each irc Our 65c value special at. each 39C EBONIZED INKSTANDS WORTH $1.10 FOR 05c Ebonized Inkstands, sterling sliver mounted, with two ink wells. Our $1.19 value special at, each.. 05c STATIONERY HOLDERS, of fancy ebonold. Our $1 29 value special at, each esc uttering a $5,000,000 note, signed Andrew Carnegie, when he arrives here. Dr. Chadwick is now on his way to New York from Paris, and extradition papers ere to bb requested. County Prosecutor Keeler said today that the bbnd probably would be $10,G00 or $15,000. The requisition papers for Mrs. Chadwick were received from Columbus tonight. Requisition for Dr. Chadwick. COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec 23. Requi sition papers (or the return of Dr. Le roy Chadwick to Ohio as soon as he lands in New York, next Wednesday, were today Issued from the Govern or's office. MERSEY USES PLAIN WORDS. Tells Czar He Will Fight the Re actionary Element in the Empire. SPECIAL CABLE. LONDON, Dec. 24. The Copenhagen correspondent of the London Dally Lead er cables that the Czar has had a stormy Interview with Minister of the Interior Prince Svlatopolk-Mlrsky, In the course of which- the latter grew very plain spoken and informed the Czar that he considered It his duty as a loyal Rus sian to exert every energy In the fight against the reactionary element. Prince Mlrsky says that the Inner situ ation of Russia demanded the adoption of extensive reforms and great conces sion to the most enlightened element. Otherwise, the Minister assured his mon arch, a violent outbreak of popular feel ing could not be avoided. He was fully aware of the power of the government to crush such an outbreak with armed force, but the result could only be ruin ous to the credit of Russia abroad and would, moreover, permanently embitter the masses at home. SIG SICHEL & C0.r92 THTRD ST. "Humidors" keep cigars in perfect con-dlUon, SUPPLEMENT TO AD ON PAGE Prices Cut to the Ribs Today First Floor. Holiday Umbrellas Ladles and Men's 26 and 23 inch. The fine all-silk kind: Taffeta, Laventine, Spittle field, Dent's and Twist 3varps: jome with plain wood, some with Ivory, gun-metal, horn, pearl, gold, silver and fancy combinations, gun-metal and gold, pearl and gold, wood and silver, etc. for.... 9 3.75 $ 5.00 values, for $ 3.93 for 5 4.19 $ 6.0.0 values for.: $ 4.S5 for $ 0.25 S 8.00 values, for $ G.75 for. 7.50' 510.00 Values, for 5S.50 for -JfiV. .$10.25 $12.50 values, for $10.55 for $11.50 $15.00 values, for $12.00 for S13--.0 51s 00 values, for $14.00 for $10.75 $30.00 values, for $24.00 RICHARDSON'S FINE SATIN DAMASK TABLE- CLOTHS. Size 2x2 yards special today at '. $2.70 and $3418 each Size 2x2 yards special today at - $3.3S and $4.05 each Size 2x3 yards special today at j $4.05 and $4.05 each Size 2x3 yards special today at . $4.05 and $5.85 each FILL-SI7E DINNER NAPKINS TO MATCH Spe cial today at $3.U0 and $4.05 the dozen FINE CLUXY LACE-TRIMMED TEA CLOTHS. SCARFS AND CENTERPIECES. Our 60c value special today ut.... ...... 47c each Our $1.00 value special today at 7Sc each Our $1.50 value special today at $1.20 each" Our $3.00 value special today at $34)5 each Our $7.50 value special today at $54)5 each Our $9.00 value special today at $7.25 each Our $15.00 value special today at $12.50 each Our $22.50 value special today at $1&50 each $2.78 FOR HANDSOME BEDSPREADS WORTH $3.50 Satin-finish and Marseilles Bedspreads, in hand some raised effects, full size. Our $3.50 value special today at, each.. ,$2.78 75c FOR WAIST PATTERNS WORTH $1.25 300 waist lengths, in white Jacquard and silk finish goods. Our $1.25 value special for today at, pach 75c 20c Fancy decorated A Rousing Morning Special in the Men's Shop SIXTH STREET ANNEX FIRST FLOOR. MEN'S HANDSOME, SMART NEW XMAS NECK SCARFS AT HALF-PRICE S A. M. TO 12 M. Only. A line of Men's $1.00 English Squares, In tans, grays, blues, etc. the newest things this morning only, apiece 50c BOYS' $1.25 SWEATERS FOR 60c A special sale of little boys' Sweaters, sizes IS, 20, 22 and 24. Some are plain, some button on shoulders, Reg alar $1.25 value, for today only 60c Second Floor Nevr Annex. THE GRAND FINALE OF THE STORE MANAGERS' SALE IN THE lillinerv SoSon To make the last day of the contest a record-breaker, and also, perhaps, a prizewinner, the offerings will consist only of 'the most desirable and wanted kinds of seasonable millinery, of which the following are but a few: HANDSOME TURBANS WORTH 9S.00 FOR fd.OU. Stylish, shirred velvet Turbans made by our own milliners built on solid, rigid frames in the lat est styles and artistically trimmed with fancy feathers, ribbons and ornaments: colors are black, brown, blue and red. A good $8.00 value special for the last day for only, each ... ,-53.00 FOR THE CHILDREN. 40c FOR TAM O 'S H ANTE R S AVORTII 75c. Your unrestricted choice of any of our Tarns or Caps, the regular price of which Is 75c for only. each 40c 7 to 0 P. M A MILLINERY SPECIAL. CHILDREN'S 1 1 ATS AVORTII TO 75c FOR 10c. Another rot of Children's Ready-to-Wcar Hats, val ues up to 75c special from 7 to 9 only at, each..l0c WEND FANS FERE. (Continued from Page 1.) tlonul bunks. The fire started In the' basement of the store, but its origin is in doubt. The man killed was a tenant in the Massachusetts block, who jumped from the fifth story. His name has not been learned. A large number of jChristmas shoppers crowded the Polletlor and other stores, and It was with difficulty that all man aged to escape from tho burning building. The flames enveloped much of the build ing before the fire department arrived, and was quite beyond control. For three hours and a half, until they bad got be yond range of the lnrge buildings, the flames carried everything in their path. Both telegraph companies were put out of business by reason of their wires all being burned out, and the office of the Western Union was destroyed. Although a great number of telephone circuits were within the district, long-distance circuits were later established with outside points. The fire was conquered at 11:30. Fire Spreads Westward. From the Pelletlcr store the flames spread to the Massachusetts block, on the west, a large six-story building. The fire continued westward, driven by a brisk wind. In the course of their flight, the flames were communicated to a score "of other business places located In the build ings west of the Toy block. Among these were the following, which were entirely destroyed: The Massachusetts building, occupied by seven large stores, including the Gillette Hardware Company, the Pullman Hotel, Johnson & Aronson, clothing and furn ishings; Orkln Bros., ladies' furnishings; George Conway, wholesale tobacco and cigars, and the American Express Com pany. Several families lived In the rear fifth 5ixth and 2 Christmas Linens at Prices In the Linen Store VKtfML First Floor. bargain of the buildings, but so. far as known all thp occupants escaped. The next building destroyed was the Commercial block. In this structure were located the City National Bank, J. K. Brugh. Warfield-Pratt-Howell Company, wholesale grocers; Peavey & Nash, furni ture; Dow Clothing Company, Harsted & Halsuth, shoes; Theodore Becker Tailor ing Company Wald Hardware Company and the Western Union Telegraph Com pany. Smaller Buildings in Flames. Leaping across the alley, the fire next spread to the smaller buildings facing Fourth street. , Theso included the North western National Bank. Selzcr Bros., wholesale liquors, and Wagner & "Welsh's saloon Other buildings burned - include tho Leader Hotel, at "Third and Pierce streets; the West Hotel, a new structure at Third and Nebraska streets; HIgman & Skin ner, wholesale boots and shoes, and a large number of small establishments. When the flames had reached a point near the Tribune building, facing Pierco street, the firemen concentrated their ef forts and managed to prevent the de struction of that building, although It was much damaged. The outside departments did not arrive in time to offer material aid. People who suffered from rheumatism have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla and found lasting relief. The Denver & Rio Grande scenery Is even more beautiful la Winter than Sum mer. Travel East via that line and spend a day in Salt Lake City. . Breaks High Score Record. TACOMA, Wash., Dec 23. The Tacoma Y. M. C. A. basket-ball team tonight de feated the Everett Y. M. C. A. team by a score of 103 to 10. This is doplared to be the record score of the United States for association teams.