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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.
GLOVE AND 'KERCHIEF BOXES WORTH 35c FOIt
20c Fancy Celluloid Glove and Handkerchief
Boxes, with hand-painted celluloid top, assorted
colors Our 3jic value for, each 20c
PLAQUE PICTURES WORTH 15c. FOR 10c Round
lutnd-palntcd Plaque Pictures, 12-inch size Our
13c value Xor, each . i 10c
PHOTO ALBUMS WORTH $2.00 TO $215 FOR OSc
Fine Celluloid-covered Photo Albums, largo size-
Values from $2.00 to $2.45 for, each OSc
HAT AND CLOTH BRUSHES WORTH $1.70 TO $2.10
FOR 75c Fancy hand-painted porcelain back Hat
and Cloth Brushes Values from $1.79 to $2.19.
for, each 75c
POCKET BOOKS WORTH $1.30 TO $1.75 FOR 75c
Ladles' Pocket Books in real seal, walrus and alli
gator leathers, fine quality, plain Our $1.39 to
S1.75 value for. each 75c
ATOMIZERS WORTH 10c FOR
glass Perfume Atomizers worth 49c tor. each.. 20c
PERFU3IE SHAKERS WORTH 23c FOR 15c Fancy
glass Perfume Shakers, with gilt tops- Our 29c
value for, each .,15c
BONNET BRUSHES WORTH 50c FOR 25c Ebonoid
Bonnet Brushes, with long white bristles Our 50c
value for, each , 25c
GLOVE AND 'KERCHIEF BOXES WORTH $1.30
FOR 75c Large size Glove and Handkerchief
Boxes, satin-lined, hand-painted celluloid top
Our $1.39 value for, each ..75c
NECKTIE BOXES WORTH OSc FOR 60c Heavy cel
luloid Necktie Boxes, with word "neckties" em
hossed on top Our 93c value for, each COc
NECKTIE BOXES WORTH $i.S5 FOR $1.25 Black
wood xsecktie Box, with brass-trimmings Our
$1.S5 value, special at, each .91.25
WORK BOXES WORTH 35c FOR 20c Children's
Celluloid-finish Work Boxes, with thimble and
three fittings Our 35c value, special at, each.. 20c
COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES WORTH $1.50 FOR
S5c Large -size Collar and Cuff Boxes, with the
words "collars and ouffs" embossed in celluloid
on top Our $1.50 value, special at, each 85c
SMOKERS' COMPANION WORTH 50c FOR 20c
Smokers' Bet. in celluloid-finished box. with pipe
and cigar-holder Our 50c value for, each 20c
PICTURES WORTH 35c AND 30c FOR 25: A large
assortment of Pictures, with gilded and plain
wood frames Our 35c and 39c values, special
at, each 25c
TRANSPARENT PICTURES WORTH 30c FOR 20o
Fancy Imported Transparent Pictures, large size,
to hang In windows Our 39c value for, each -.20c
Smaller size Our 29c value for, each 15c
Smaller size Our 19c value for. each 11c
PHOTO ALBUMS WORTH $3.00 TO $4.00 FOR $1.25
Fine easel-back Photo Albums, large size, with
fancy decorated front cover and plush trimmed.
Our $3.00 to $4.00 values special at. each.... $1.25
PHOTO ALBUMS WORTH Htt.50 TO 92.75 FOR OSc
Easel-back Photo Albums, with fancy embossed
celluloid fronts. Our $2.50 to $2.75 values at, each
8.1c
PHOTO ALBUMS WORTH $1.00 TO $1.10 FOR 50c
Photo Albums, with fancy lithographed cover, cel
luloid finish. Our $1.00 to. $1.19 values for, each. 50c
CHILDREN'S PHOTO ALBUMS WORTH 35c FOR
10c Children's Photo Albums, with fancy cover,
-celluloid finish. Out 35c values spec'I at, each..l0c
BURNT WOOD NOVELTIES AT EXTRA SPECLVL
PRICES.
BURNT WOOD TOILET CASES, with Brush, Comb
and Hand Mirror
Our $10.49 value special for $3.95 net
Our $ 8.85 value special for , $3.25 net
Our S 7.95 value special for $2.05 net
Our $ 6.50 value special for $1.05 net
Our $ 4.95 value special for $1.00 aet
Our $ 3.79 valuo special for 91.40 net
.CIGAR BOXES, our $5.49 value special at.. 91.05 ea.
BURNT WOOD PLAQUE PICTURES, large size, as
sorted subjects. Our $6.49 value special at each
- .'.$1.08
BURNT WOOD BOOK RACKS, with hand mirror and
plaques. Our $2.00 to $2.50 values special at, each
BURNT WOOD PHOTO "FRAMES, "pl'a'qu'e's". " STA
TIONERY HOLDERS, etc, our S9C to $1.49 values
special at, each 25c
SPECIALS FROM THE JEWELRY SECTION.
Sixth-Street Annex Flrnt Floor.
SEWING SETS WORTH $L00 FOR 75c Sterling
silver Sewing Sets, with sterling silver thimbles.
Our $1.00 value special at. each 7Sc
INFANTS.' BRUSH AND COMB SET of sterling sil
ver, our $1.50 value, for ooc net
MILITARY HAIR BRUSHES WORTH $0.00 FOR
5350 Military Hair Brushes, with sterling silver
back and fine white bristles. Our $6.00 value spe
cial at. the pair 530
HAND MIRRORS WORTH $5.20 FOR $3.00 Hand
Mirrors, with sterling silver backs, French gray
Unish. and heavy bevel glass. Our $5.29 value
special at. each $3.00
EMBROIDERY SCISSORS WORTH S5c FOR 40c
Ladies' Embroidery Scissors, with sterling silver
handles. 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.