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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-
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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