15 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 190 " OTH TB TESTIFY Grand Jury Will Hear ...Congressmen. SENATOR MITCHELL TODAY Representative Hermann May Also Appear. BOTH .CALL ON F. J. HENEY Mr. Hermann Declares Hs Is Willing to Assist Prosecution Against the Land-Fraud Ring John Hall Visits Senator Mitchell. There is one man In Portland who -has not onjoyed the rest of the Christmas holidays. He Is Assistant United States District Attorney Heney. Yesterday as usual, he spent the day in preparing in dictments In the land-fraud cases, re ceived a visit from Representative Her mann, and promised Senator Mitchell. who also calledi that he would be allowed to appear before the Federal grand Jury this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Heney informed Senator Mitchell that he could appear before the grand Jury this afternoon and he told Repre sentative Hermann that if he got through with Senator Mitchell in time, that he. Hermann, would be allowed to appear. In case Senator Mitchell does not get through in time. Representative Hermann will appear before that body "Wednesday morning. Representative Hermann's visit to Mr. Heney was for the purpose of assuring the man who is running the land-fraud ring to earth, that he was anxious to aid the Government's attorney In getting to the bottom of the facts in the case. Mr. Hermann also congratu lated Mr. Heney on the splendid work he was doing and of the successes he has already made.' Mr. Henej- was not the only guest at the Portland Hotel to receive callers. Senator Mttchc torney long th ters w Heved Senator'? cxand things wh fact that yet. sent as a recess pected for : would send he has not room. 500, had a caller in the of United States District At Hall. It is not known how conference lasted, or what mat e discussed, but the visit is be have been in reference to the expected appearance before the Perhaps among the other were talked over was the sldent Roosevelt has not, as the Senato Mr. Hall's name appointee. It has been ex me time that the President n Mr. Hall's name, but why one so is puzzling Mr. Hall's tol friends. Among tne indictments which are ex pected from the grand jury are those against C E. Loomis and S. B. Ormsby. It is believed that if these indictments are returned they will not be made public unti later. i $2000 W FUES STOLEN. btuat?Co. Robbed of Valuable Furs in August. Furs to the value of $2000 were stolen from the store of H. Liebes & Co., on Morrison street, August 29. Manager John P. Plagemann reported the theft to a detective, agency, but withheld the facts from the local police. According to statements of Detective Joe Day, It is bolieved that had the matter been turned over to the Portland officers the plunder could have been reco'cred. A racetrack tout, who was following the runs at Irvington during the Sum mer, roported to Detective Day that he knew of a "job" that had been "pulled off," but after searching the police rec ords at headquarters. Day failed to find any cases of fur thefts not unsolved, and concluded the tout was lying. He dropped the matter there. Not until yesterday did it become generally known that the rob bery' had been perpetrated. "I wish I had known of the robbery when the tout was here." said Detective Day. "for I believe I could have recov ered at least a part of the stolen furs, and possibly more, r thought the fellow who told me he knew of a trick that had been turned was lying to me, for he wanted permission to be at the race track, and I thought it might be possible that he wanted to make me think he was wise' on something, but I guess now he knew what he was talking about" Detective Frank Snow also learned of something a long time ago that ho thinks would have , led to important discoveries had he been aware of the fur theft. It is too late now, he says, to do anything with the Information he received. Like Detective Day, he inquired about the mat ter, but could And no trace of any rob bery and dropped it. It is understood that Manager Plage mann declined to call on the local police for old because he was advised not to do m by a furrier who had been robbed In a like manner. Seven furs, all plain skins, were stolen. They were taken from a showcase. The front door was opened by means of a skeleton key. It is believed two men were implicated in the theft,- one remain ing on guard outside while the other got the goods. This is the third large fur rubbery that has pome to light as G. P. Rumeiln's and SHverfleld's stores were also robbed some time ago. In both cases much of the stolen plunder was recovered by the local detectives. Al THE THEATER S Wha4 the Press Agents Say. "Yon" Drawing Crowded Houses. Crowded to Its utmost capacity four times in the past two days is the proud record of the Empire Theater, and the attraction responsible for this phenomenal business la no other than "Yon Yonson," the greatest of all American-Swedish dialect coraediee. There are only two more opportunities to witness this suc cessful play tonight and tomorrow night. Anthropologists claim that the Swedes are true, loyal, simple-minded and un sophisticated. When the late Gus Hecge et about to write the noted character play of "Yon Yonson," he naturally che ated a character possessing these charac teristics. The American public prefers to see good than evil stage creations, and this is one of the main reasons for the popularity that "Yon Yonson" has en Joyed during the past 13 years, "The Charity Ball." Portland theater-goers are used to beau tiful stage scenery and settings, but when the curtain goes up on the second act of Belasco'8 great drama, "The Charity Ball." at the Columbia this week, there is Invariably a murmur of open admira tion heard from one end of the house to" the other." The whole play Is noted for Us beautiful Ideas in perfect stage set ting, but In this particular act It is a safe assertion to say that Portland has seldom if ever had anything so beautiful ana elevating as tne effect or the picture ian interior wnen tne curtains part. "The Charity Ball" will be the attrac tion all this week, with Saturday mat! nee, and, being especially appropriate ror nouaay and social occasions', is draw Ing crowded houses of delighted theater goers every night COMING ATTRACTIONS. Seats Go on Sale Thursday. Hilda Thomas, Sam Mylle and Sid For rester form as clever a trio of funsters as any that have ever been secured for a musical extravaganza, and It Is their merry qulbs and ludicrous- antics that do so much toward making B. C. Whitney's production of the latest musical success. "The, Show Girl, or the Magic Cap," which will be at the Empire Theater all next week, starting Sunday matinee, the tremendous laughing success that it is. Adyance Sale Tomorrow. Stage offerings. of the present day are so strictly up to date that many careful parents avoid sending their children to the theater, but an unusual opportuniy for juvenile theater-going is offered on Friday and Saturday af ternoons at the Marquam Grand, when the Ben Greet players will present "The Star of Bethlehem." This is the story of the Nativity, treated reverent ly yet dramatically, and picturesquely staged in all the pomp and splendor of the Orient It is well for all of us to realize that Christmas means some thing -more than giving and taking of gifts, and "The Star of Bethlehem" will make one r.eallze it, for it breathes the very essence of the first Christmas. The sale of seats will open tomorrow, Wednesday, morning at 10 o'clock. Marie Heath Thursday. "For Mother's Sake" will be the attrac tion at the Empire Theater Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of this week, with a regular matinee Saturday. "For Mother's Sake" is a play possessing all those attributes which go to make up a successful drama. Love, Interest, stirring situations, good comedy, clever in charac ter portraiture, and there are touches of genuine naturefin the relations of the principal pereonages that gives a sweet charm to Carrie Ashley-Clarke's rural drama. There are also great opportuni ties for novel scenic effects, which the management has staged regardless of ex pense. Every act is carried complete. Marie Heath has been engaged for the role of Jo Pemberton, a part particularly adapted to the little lady's caliber. Miss Heath's acting abounds in light feminine touches, and is devoid of the rough, heavy, stilted masculine character seen in so many actresses. The charm of her Im personations Is in her grace and the ra pidity with which she changes her moods, and her unaffected naturalness. Williams and Walker. Williams and Walker, the colored royal comedians who come to the Mar quam Grand Theater next Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights, January 2, 3, 4, with special matinee Wednesday, have returned to the United States af ter a very successful engagement in London and through the English prov inces. They were quite the fashion in London, especially so after their ap pearance at Buckingham Palace by command of the King. Edward still knows a good thing when he sees It and is not too proud to acknowledge it The new "In Dahomey," the title of the musical comedy Williams and Walker are appearing in, is Said to be rich In Southern melodies and the colored man's humor. "A NIGHT IN JAPAN." Seats on Sale Today for Coming Jiu- Jltsu Performance. The sale of tickets for General Bune- mon Nil's jiu-jitsu exhibition? which will be given at the Marquam Theater Thurs day evening, will start this morning. Keen interest is being taken in this Jap anese science, and the fact that this will be the first performance of its khid ever given on any stage has aroused con siderable comment General Nil, Profes sor Rlngler and the 15 little brown men. who are to show what agiljty and quick thinking can do, have carefully selected from the 300 different forms of attack and defense a programme that is bound to please the people. Each will be fully ex plained by Professor Rlngler, who is him self a student of this science. A feature of the programme will also be Soldier Thompson's test of jiu-jitsu. This mem ber of Uncle Sam's fighting men, a man who stayed for 30 minutes with the Terri ble Turk, and a number of other crack athletes, will test their ability against General Nil and other of the little Japs. Alexander Farewell Concert. Although It has never been heard in public, there Is considerable interest being taken In the singing of the Orpheus Male Chorus, Arthur L. Alexander, conductor, that will make its debut at the farewell concert to be given In his honor at the White Temple, Thursday evening. The Orpheus slngersjare: Com J. Zan, N. C. Zan, H. W. Hogue, J. B, Fargo, J. W. Belcher, C. C. Richard, Frank Branch Riley, Robert Graham. J. C. Carson. H. A. Vantlne, H. L. Hudson, J. W. Blck- rorfl, 1a it. Thompson, W. A. Montgom ery, L. L. Paget L. P. Bruce, P. I. Pack ard, John Gill, Dr. W. A. Cummlng, Dr. George Ainslle, James White and Leon M. Jones. The Alexander quartet Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, Mrs. Walter Reed, A. L. Alexander and Dom J. Zan will also make Its debut and will be heard In numbers from Liza Lohmann's "Persian Garden." These singers will also be heard in individual songs. The others on the programme are: Mrs. Fletcher Linn, Mrs. Anna Selkirk Norton and Mrs. William a! itnignt. The latter win at that time make her first appearance before the Portland public as a pianist e. The programme Is oi nigh artistic merit Seats are now selling at Walter Reed's store. There will be no reserved seats. DINNER FOR SAILORS. Christmas Festivities Held at Sea men's Institute. While the Seaman's Institute hid ? special .religious service on Sunday its real Christmas took dace vestpniav n der the -direction of Chaplain C. Cummlng xsruce, an entertainment was prepared that gave to those sailors far from tmma a feeling that no matter where they might be, Christmas embodied the same spirit oi gooa win io ail men tne world over. The Institute's sneclal sailors begin with a dinner at which at least 150 men were present The tables were artistically decorated, each bearing a small Christmas tree, and were so ar ranged that each) nationality was congre- gaiea togetner, resulting in small colonies of French. German. Entrllsh and Ttniiono The dinner was furnished and served under the direction of Mrs. E. T. C Ste vens, with Messrs. James E. Laidlaw, British Consul; George Taylor. Jr.: E. T. C. Stevens, T. J. Brooke, G. Wilder, J. Uvesley and R. Hastings as assistants ana carvers. Alter the dinner the usual toasts and speeches were made, with J. E. Laidlaw as toastmaster. Mr. Laidlaw, In a felicitous talk, wished a prosperous end to the coming voyages, but took occasion to express his pleasure that it was a British crew that had carried off the honors in yesterday's international boat race. During the evening a programme con sisting oi songs ana recitations rendered ov memoers oi ine aiirerent pnvm nv. in port served to make the evening a pieasani one. If tou fear Grin or Pnnmnnl -ram ami... the beit remedy Is PUo'b Cure. 25c 15,000 WOMEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS, SUGHTLY MUSSEP-USED FOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS-ON SALE TODAY AT 3c EACH The Meier (8h Frank Store PORTLAND'S BEST STORE Principal Portland Agents for Bqtjerick Patterns and Publications Artistic Picture Framing to Your Order at Clearance Sale Prices The Meier (& Frank Store PORTLAND'S GREATEST STORE Custom Shade and- Drapery Work Our Specialty Third Floor Trunks, Traveling Bags and Suit Cases at Clearance Sale Prices II H m. I f MPK. i n 1 . A. 11 Starts today The important store event that thousands of the best buyers in Portland and throughout the Northwest have been eagerly waiting for A million-dollar stock (not imaginary) of high-grade, desirable Merchandise for your choosing at manufac turers' prices Mammoth stocks, mammoth assortments New. stylish, attractive Wearing Apparel of every description for women, men and children All lines of Housekeeping Effects Every article marked at a decidedly low price Sale begins promptly at eight o'clock this morning and continues until further notice Increased service in everv branch of tho nncmpe ; fact, three-quarters of our Holiday force has been retained so that the crowds of Clearance-Sale j amjppers may nave prompt attentionman uraers win receive lull Denent oi Clearance-Sale prices Our satisfactory Mail Order Department insures you the same satisfaction as though you were shopping at our counters in person Every Article in the Establishment Is Greatly Reduced Grand Clearance Sale Bargains In Portland's Leading Cloak Store Portland's Greatest Garment Store will hum with business during the Clearance Sale It will as usual offer the very best bargains in all lines of desirable, ready-to-wear apparel for Women and Children Providing as it does the largest and most complete assortments there'll be no trouble in pleasing everyone, stocks being in splendid condition for the throngs of Clearance Sale shoppers No hodge-podge or left-overs from a hundred half price sales The opportunity is presented to buy apparel suitable for Winter or Spring wear at a saving you can't help but appreciate Sale begins promptly at 8 o'clock this morning First comers will naturally have the best picking All Evening Costumes and "Wraps have been marked at ridiculously low prices. If you have need for a beautiful Theater or Carriage "Wrap, you can save half on its value during the Clearance Sale, which starts today. ,Silk Waists at very low prices; this season's styles. Wool "Waists at very low prices ; all new style. Silk Petticoat, Sateen Petticoats, Alpaca Petticoats, Mor een Petticoats, all at Clearance Sale prices. All Tea Gowns at Clearance prices. All Eiderdown Dressing Sacques and globes at Clearance Sale prices. Greatest values ever offered. All "Wrappers at Clearance prices. Children's Coats, Suits, Dresses and Cravenettes at Clear ance Sale prices. Big reductions on every garment.--All Tailored Suits reduced ; best styles ; big variety. All Silk and Yelvet Suits reduced ; beautiful models. All Dress Skirts reduced; this season's styles. All Walking Skirts reduced ; large variety. All Furs at very low prices; Coats. Scarfs, etc. All Tourist Coats at low prices; 1500 of them. 2000 CRAVENETTES THIS SEASON'S VERY BEST STYLES, ARE ALL GREATLY REDUCED WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN THE CREAT Shoe Clearance 1000 pairs of "Women's $3.00 Shoes, vici kid, bos calf, patent colt, lace and Blucher styles, light and heavy soles, kid or patent tip, all sizes, every pair Johnson Bros, famous fb make; Clearance Sale price is p $2.50 Shoes for 98c Pair 600 pairs of "Women's vici kid Lace and Button Shoes, spring heel and low heel, .$2.50 values, for pair $2.50 to $5.00 Slippers 98c Pair "Women 's fancy Dress Slippers in kid and patent leather, Q Q broken lots, odd sizes, $2.50 to $5 values pair ?OC Misses' Shoes $1.09 Pair Misses' Dongola Lace Shoes, heavy sole; also kangaroo calf, lace and button styles, sizes 11 to 2; great fc values at the low price, of p 1 BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES Odds and ends of Infants' Shoes, kid and patent leath er, $1:25 and $1.50 values, at the low price of. .".... 1000 pairs Little Gents box calf and vici kid Shoes, all sizes at pair Boys' and Youths' Shoes, great values during Clearance Sale $4 SHOES FOR $2.18 PAIR 300 pairs of "Women's $3.50 and $4.00 Shoes, J. & T. Cousins fam ous make, kid lace style only, broken sizes; your choice at the low price of , MEN'S $4 SHOES $2.65 PAIR. 500 pairs of Men's Goodyear welt lace and Blucher Shoes, box calf, vici kid, patent colt, velour call; $3.50 and $4.00 values, for pair , iip0J 49c .12 $1.30 .$2. 1 8 GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF- CARPETS, RUGS, CURTAINS The greatest Carpet business in the Northwest is to be found on the Third Floor of the Meier & Frank Store. Four times the assortment to be foun anywhere in the city, and during the Clearance Sale the. low prices should interest every housekeeper every party intend ing going housekeeping. Velvets, Brussels, Axminsters,. Tapestries and Ingrains, Linoleums, Art Squares, Rugs and all are included. Lace Curtains, Curtain Materials, Blankets, Comforters, Pillows, Beds, etc., all at clearance prices. CREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF LINENS, DOMESTICS, FLANNELS In the Linen and Domestic Depart ments, the Clearance Sale offers won derful money-saving opportunities to the housewife. Included will be found John S. Brown & Sons' fine Table Lin . ens, Towels, Toweling, Bath Towels, Bedspreads, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Ginghams, Nainsooks, Swisses, "White Goods, Cottons, Sheeting, Percales, Ginghams, "Waistings, Flannels, Eider downs, etc., etc. Being the la'rgest dealers in the Northwest in Linens and Cottons, our prices will be found lbwer than equal grades will cost you elsewhere. . Sale commences todav. GREAT CLEARANCE OF MEN'S CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, ETC. Clearance Sale means an unusually big saving on Men's and Boys' Cloth ing and Furnishing Goods. Our entire complete stocks of Men's and Boys' Apparel is included Men's Clothing, Suits, Overcoats, Raincoats, Vests, Smoking Jackets, etc.; Boys' Suits and Overcoats; Men's Hosiery, Under wear, Neckwear, Shirts, Hats, Hand kerchiefs, Umbrellas, Night Shirts, Jewelry, etc. The price reductions are so great that every man must be interested. Sale commences this morning at 8 o'clock. Second Floor. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF CROCKERY, SILVERWARE, ETC In the Big Basement Store the Annual Clearance Sale offers very important bargains in household articles of every description. China, Glassware, Kitchen Goods, Cutlery, Nickel Goods, Tinware, Graniteware, Cut Glass, Silverware, Lamps, Sterling Silver, Chafing Dishes, 5 o 'Clock Teas, Bronze Novelties, Fancy Vases and Jardin iers, Stoves and Ranges have all been greatly reduced in price. Don't buy until you look here. Basement. 50,000 Pieces of Undermuslins in the "White Fair" The greatest showing of high-class Lingerie Portland has ever known The best product of the leading manu- -fa Zwm A t r HT i. 1 a. 1 4. )n MaVl - ,1.. .11 tZ J 1M lauHucioiumiiei H nut g.5uigie sweat-snop gariaeui. m umwmcaa vaiuca ui ail imea 6U rwor 6500 Petticoats Cambric, nainsook and muslin Long Skirts, with full flounces, trimmed in clusters of tucks, insertion, lace and embroidery, also plain hemstitched flounces; big, full sizes, all have sep arate dust ruffles ;' an immense variety of new styles, 69c, 87c. 98c, $1.23, $1.48, $1.52 Up to $35.00 . "omen's long-skirt Petticoats of nainsook, cambric and lawns, dainty lace and embroidery trimmings, also plain hemstitched. ' 47c, 69c, 79c, 98c, $1.29 Up to $5.50 N 1 ff fl f rmen's Gowns made of fine cambric, muslin and nainsook, trimmed in dainty lace, em- broidery, insertion, tucks, hemstitching, bead V?OWXlS ings and ribbons; high, V, square and round necks. Great Values at 39c, 69c, 87c, 98c $1.29, $1.49, $1.98, $2.12. $2.29, $2.69, S2.98 Up to $30.00 Complete line of extra-size Gowns, Drawers, Chemise and Corset Covers; hand-embroidered French Lingerie at sale prices. Pflrfit. "Women's fine nainsook, cambric and lawn Corset Covers ,trimmed in clusters of tucks, lace and embroidery edgings, insertions, headings, ribbons, blouse fronts, trimmed " and plain backs, round, square, V and high necks ; an immense display at 22c, 29c, 43c, 48c, 72c Up to $15.00 Handsome Beautiful long and short Chemise of fine nainsook, cambric and lawns, trimmed with dainty embroidery, laces, beading, ribbon and tucks: great special values at 23, 39c, 47c, 69c, 83c Up to $15.00 WoiTllill's Cambric, nainsook and muslin Draw- TT ers, trimmed in fine laces, tucks, in- D I & W G 4 S sertins headings and ribbons, full flounce and plain hemstitched 22c, 43c, 49c Up to $12.00