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THE MOBNING OIU5GONIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY ,16, 1905e PtEHETO KILL f 6ok-Co.u nty Sh ee p kiliers Make Report. , HI PROTECT INTERESTS Wirn Woolgrowers Not to Offer Rewards. DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES" Orwfenian Receives Extraordinary Litter Frem Scene of Stock Fueds Purpertlng to Outline Pol Icy of SheepkiUers. The following anonymous communlca tleo "was received yesterday from, the "Crook County Sheep-Shooters Associa tion." urith an inclosed report which Is. to say the least, terse and to the point. Just who composed this remarkable or CftBlB&tlon or whether the communication is genuine. Is not known to The Oregonian. This. Is what it has to say regarding the lforcement of .so-called laws In Crook Cnty: Xr. Editor: Seeing that you are sivlng quite a 'bit of publicity to the sheep-ehooters of Crook County. I thought I would lend you one -assistance by giving you a short synopsis of the proceedings of the organization during tie past year. "We have not been accus tomed to making annual reports of the dtliHPi of the "order," but we have made such a rMpectable showing during the closing year that I think. brtef aujnmary of some of the meat important transactions of the association will be of Interest to your readers. There fore, If space will permit, please publish the 'fbtlowlng report: '.heep-Shooterrf Headquarters, Crook Coun ty. Or,. December 29. 1004. Editor Oregonian: X am authorized by this association (the In-, lapd Sheep-Shooters) to notify The Oregonian to desist in the future from publishing matter derogatory to the reputation of sheep-shooters In Eastern Oregon. We claim to have the banner county of Oregon on the progressive Uses of abeep-shooting, and It Is my pleasure to Inform you that we have a little govern teeat of our own in Crook County, and we would thank The Oregonian and the Governor to attend -strictly to their own business and not meddle with the settlement of the range question in our province. "We are the most direct and effective means of controlling the range in our jurisdiction. If we want more range, wo simply fence it in and live up to the maxim of the Golden Rule Hhat possession represents nine, points in the law. If fencing Is too expensive for the protection of the range, "dead lines" are most effective substitutes and readily manufactured. "When sheepmen fail to observe these peace able obstructions, we delegate a commttlee to jjotlfy offenders, sometimes by putting notices on tent or cabin, and sometimes by publica tion In ono of the leading newspapers of the county, as follows: . " 'You are hereby notified to move this camp within 24 hours, or take the consequences.' (Signed.) " 'COMMITTEE" High Ideals and Good Shots. "These mild and peaceable means are usually effective, but In cases where they are not our executive committee takes the matter In hand, and being men of high Ideals as well as good shots by moonlight, they promptly enforce the edicts of the association. "We have recently extended our jurisdiction to cover a large territory on the desert here tofore occupied by sheepmen, and we expect to haw to sacrifice a few flocks of sheep there this Wlpiler. Our annual report shows that we have (slaughtered between 8000 and 10.000 heed during the last shooting season, and we are expecting to increase this respectable showing during the next season, providing the sheep .hold out and the Governor and The Oregonian observe the customary laws of neutrality. We have burned about? the usual number of camps and. corrals this season, and .have also sent out quite a number of Important warnings; which we think will have a salutary effect. Laying irl Ammunition. "We have just received a shipment of an--munition that we think will be sufficient to meet any shortage which might occur on ac count of Increase of territory requiring special .protection. "In some Instances the wpolgrowcrs of Eastern Oregon have been so unwise as to offer rewards for the arrest and conviction of sheep-shooters an for assaults on herders. "We have heretofore warned them by publica tion of the danger of such action, as It might result In our organization having to proceed on the lines that 'dead men tell no tales. This is not to be construed as a threat to commit murder, as we do not Justify such a thing except when flock-owners resort to un justifiable means In protecting their property. "ilr. Editor, please excuse the lack of sys tematic order In preparing this, our first an nual report. Our office Is not yet supplied with the necessary printed forms so necessary to facilitate reports. Wc have thought of furnishing the names of our officers, and also honorary members of the order, but as your pace will probably not admit of a supple mentary report at this time, we will not be able to furnish a roll of honor that will be complimentary to the cause. (Signed.) CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Crook County Sheep-Shooters' Association of Eastern Oregon." Supplementary Report. "The New Year was duly observed by our ttrave hoys by the slaughter of about 500 head of sheep belonging to a gentleman who had violated our rules or laws. The names of the active participants In this last brilliant action of the association have not yet been handed in. "When they are, we will take pleasure in recording them on the roll of honor above men tioned. "The Crook County papers have recently said some uncomplimentary things about our order, which may invite attention later on. Our work is now of too much Importance to juctify a diversion from the regular order of business. "COR. SEC. C. C S. S. ASSO." VETERAN OF THE PULPIT. Rev. J. J. Staub Re-Elected by Con gregation for Fourteenth Time. At the annual meeting or'the Sunnyside Congregational Church last evening. Rev. J. J. Staub was re-elected pastor for the 14th time, having been pastor since the organization of the church. Reports were read by the secretaries and treasurers of the various departments, all of. which indi cated growth and prosperity. Every ob ligation had been met and a goodly bal ance in ever treasury stood prepared to assume the duties of another year. The reports further showed a most commend able vigilance on the part of the arlous officers in the prompt discharge of all. their duties and the completeness of their reports. Judging from the satisfaction their work gave to the membership of the church, it was not strange when, in the election of officers, which immediately followed the reports, practically the same corps was reinstated. The following were elected to fill the respective offices: Trustees, William E: Bralnard. S. C Pier, C K. Palmer. S. H. Smith. E. Os trandcr: deacons, J. N. Voorhles. S. H. Smith, H. P. Roe: clerk. S. C. Pier: treas urer. B. O. "Woods. For the Church Missionary Society President. Mrs. Mary E. Tobey; vice-pres ident, S. C Pifr; secretary, Mrs. M. "W. Emrick; treasurer, H. H. Staub: auditor. Willard F. Tobeyr executive committee, S. H. Smith. Rev- J. J. Staub. Mrs. E. Morton. Mrs. TL X. Smith. For the Sunday school Superintendent, S C rPier; assistant superintendent, George S. G ruber; secretary. Miss Elsie Harper; treasurer, Leo Llndhard; librar ian. Miss Bessie Morton. During the year the church raised some thing over $2000. for all purposes, acquired the lot In the rear of the church and started a building fund, with the inten tion of enlarging during the present year. r C0TJHTSY SHOULD STEP IN. Rev. A. J. Brown's Talks of Trade Re lations With China. The Increase of the foreign trade of China has been marked in recent years and, in the opinion of Rev. Arthur J. Brown, D. D.. of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, and former ly of Portland, Is likely to play an Im portant part in changing the attitude of the .Chinese towards the "Western people. Dr. Brown made a careful study of the subject during his recent trip around the world, and talks Interestingly of the Chinese foreign trade and of the part enjoyed in it by the United States. Year by year, he says, this trade has ln- crensed, with the exception of the time of the Boxer outbreak. In 1899 the total had reached 460,009,000 taels (A Haik-wan tacl equals 63 cents in American currency). In 1900, Boxer year. It dropped to 370,000,000 taels, but the following year it sprang to 433.000,000 taels, and in the two fol lowing years it advanced 130,000.000. The share of the United States in this business is larger than at first appears, because no inconsiderable part of our trade goes to China by way of England and Hong Kong and is cred ited to British totals. But American trade with China has vastly increased since 190J. We no sell the Chinese more cotton goods than all other coun tries combined, and our sales of kero sene oil and flour have also increased greatly in tho past few years. There is corresponding Increase along other lines also. The utility of the American locomotive has led to large sales in China, and from the enormous forests bordering the Pacific Ocean in the States of Oregon and Washington, great quantities of lumber are an nually exported to Eastern Asia, which is too densely peopled to have large forests. Imports to the United. States from China are somewhat larger than ex ports. Silk and tea are principal Items in this trade, although goat skins, wool and matting also amount to largo sums annually. The United States Is now the third nation In trade rela tions with China. This is the more remarkable when we consider the statement of the late Everett Frazer, of the American Asiatic Association, that lit January, 1901, there were only four American business firms in all China. Dr. Brown deduces from his study of Chinese conditions that when American business men establish their own houses In China, instead of deal ing as now through European and Chinese firms, it is not unreasonable to expect that the United States will outstrip Its larger rivals. Great Britain and France; though It Is one thing to snip- loreign gooaa to China and quito another thing to control them after their arrival, for the Chinese are dis posed to manage that trade themselves and they know how to do it. PAYING OFF CHURCH DEBT. Centenary Is to Be Relieved of Long standing Obligation. The prospects are that within a few weeks the debt which has stood so long over Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church will be entirely cleared off by means ot subscriptions ratsed for several months while Rev. W. J3. Holllngshead was pastor. Dr. Heppe. the present pas tor, says the subscriptions to the debt are being steadily paid in, and up to last Saturday something over $6000 had been received. This Is over one-half the amount due, which was originally reduced to 310.000 by the Church Expension Soci ety. Usually there Is about a 10 per cent shrinkage in subscriptions, but this is not expected in this? case. There may be a shrinkage of perhaps 5200, more or less, bit not enough to delay the final liquida tion of the long-standing obligation. It has been a long and hard pull for Centenary to pay off. the debt and yet maintain its current expenses, which av erage up "about 370 per week, but It is being done cheerfully by the members bearing a double burden. The congrega tion is increasing In membership, and Dr. Heppe Is pleased with the outlook. FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN COLS ON Well-Known Riverman Laid to Rest in done Fir Cemetery. The funeral of Captain Samuel Colson, late of (the O. R. & N.. Co., took place yesterday afternoon from the ch'apel of JT. P. Finley & Son, and was largely at tended, the religious exercises helng con ducted by Rev. J. A. Leas, under the auspices of the Benevolent and Protective Order ot Elks, No. 142. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment took place at Lone Fir Cemetery, the pall bearers being: Captain Emkers and Cap tain Turner, representing the Elks' Lodge.. ?fo. 142; Captain W. C. Snow and Captain George Conway, representing the A. O. U. W.; Captain E. Sullivan and Captain A. Saas, representing Willamette Harbor. No. 23, and Captain E. S. Edwards and Captain F. F. Fuller, representing the office of the United States Local Inspec tor of Hulls. SPECIAL SALE. Blankets, comforters, eiderdown quilts, pillows, sheets, pillowcases; lace, Swiss and bobblnct curtains; table linens, tow els, napkins and towcllngs. Lowest prices In the City of Portland. We have no competition along legitimate lines. M ALLEN" & M'DONALD. The Store Noted for the Best Goods at Lowest Prices. The Meier Xb Frank Store's 231 WASHINGTON ST. PORTLAND MAKER OF MENS CLOTHES , Specials in Dinner Sets 100-plece Havlland China Dinner Set. pink decorated, gold on knobs and handles, beautiful set and marvelous value at, $22.95 Set 60-piece German China Dinner Set, pink decorated, handsome, serv iceable set and exceptional value at the iow price of, $ 14.00, Set 100-pIeca Set. same as above, for the low price . $1950 Set C0-plcce seml-vltreous Dinner Set,; green iiorai uecorated, C- rt great bargain at D. 1U 100-picce set for te.ie Entire stock of Dinner "Sets at Clearance prices. Tokonabe Umbi el la Stands, Ci Ark great special value at. ,..lrU Gas Fixtures 1 gas burner. 1 gas chimney and 1 best quality Welsbach Mantle. complete, for OrC Gas Mantles, So, Ze, 16c, 20c, 24c All decorated Toilet Sets at great ly reduced prices. Entire stock of Bisque Figures at one-fourth off regular prices. All China Chocolate Sets. Game and Fish Sets at greatly reduced prices during the Clearance Sale. Large size silver-plated .q Fern Dishes, $10.50 value.. O.JrU 7-inch blue Abbey Plates, eacru.Sc 6-inch blue Abbey Plates, each.. 7c Bluo Abbey Cups, Saucers, each..Se Entire stock of Toilet Sets at ex ccptlonally low prices. All Lamps at Clearance prices. OcNeckw'arZSc Great special purchase of 300 dozen men's 50c Neckwear In reversible four-in-hands, tecks. Errgllsh squares, immense assortment of the very best style's, patterns and colorings Every Scarf regular 50c value, choice of entire e jot ; ..2oc The Meier & Frank Store Annual Clearance Sate Every Article Reduced The world's het merchandise at savkg yricea The 1905 Clearance Safe k the greatest we ever laaaed It include wMhb ks fconter the largest aA beat stock of high-grade merchandise m the West--EveryUiimg ta wearing aaparal for women, men and children, and homefittag needs of every description We call particular attention to the remark able values hi women's ready-to-wear apparel and fine newanda underwearMail Orders carfaHy filled Furs, Coats, Suits and Cravenettes Thrifty women can't resist the remarkable val ues heg offered Portland's Leading Cloak and Suit Store New, stylish, attractive, ready-to-wear Apparel of every kind at prices within the reach of all This season's most desk-able Garments and Materials at less than actual manufacturing cost The only satisfactory as sortment in the city is here for your choosing All our fancy Fur Four-in-Hands and small Neck Pieces, in the best skins; J T a Priro good variety at . Included will be found Squirrel, Opossum, Mole, etc. $ 5.50 values $2.75 $ 6.50 values $3.25 12.00 values. . . . 6.00 16.00 values. . . . 8.00 Values up to $25.00 at half regular prices. Fur Boas, handsome styles, in Fox and Opossum $6.50 values $4.45 $7.50 values $5.45 $8.00 values $5.25 "Women 's.Nearseal Fur Coats, 24 and 26-inch lengths, handsome garment, $25.00 value, CIP, for low price of V 0"TJ ; 26-inch Astrachan Jackets, $38 value, for. .$29.25 $18.Tourist Coats at $8.95 Women's Tourist Coats in coverts, "cheviots and kerseys, black, brown, tan 'and blue; this season's c Q o C best modes; values up to .$18, on sale for. .;...90.Vj "Women's Tourist Coats In coverts, cheviots and kerseys. xttvauuiui. siyies, ncany maae ana inmmea. c 1 A values up to $24, on sale at the low price of. .. l.fO aii evening costumes ana yraps at very tow Clear ance Sale prices. All Coats. Dress Skirts, Silk Shirtwaist Suits, eta. at Clearance Sale prices. Beautiful Silk and Lace Evening Waists at exception ally low Clearance prices. All Silk and Wool "Waists reduced. Tourist Coats, values up to $30.00, are all on a T A C sale at low price of $ly.IO Tourist Coats, values up to $2fcOQ. are nil 'on 1 I ne sale at low price of 3 Silk. Sateen and Alpaca Petticoats at low Clearance hsale prices. wrappers, isiaerdown faacques at Clearance prices. All Children's Garments at Clearance prices. 300 Women's Walking- Skirls In cheviots, broadcloths, kerseys, meltons, coverts and fancy worsteds, very best styles, at greatly reduced prices: $5.30 values, 9345; J6.50-$7.50 values. $4.8Sj $S.0O-59.0O. values. 95.05; $10.0) $11.00 values. 9&8S; 12.00 to $13.00 values on sale at $845. The Meier (to Frank Store V Third-Floor , ExtraSpecials -inch Extension Rods, 54 A Inch, brass ends, each ,C Roller-bearing Carpet e . Sweepers, great value... i.O Linen Warp Japanese Matting., in stripes, great special - value, yard iiC Extra heavy reversible Mat- t. ting, fancy colorings, yard.. IOC Linen Warp Mattings, carpet de signs, great bargain, n yard . 1VC 9x12 Body Brussels Rugs, in the very best designs and colorings, extraordinary . . $27.00 9x13 Empire Brussels Rugs, new designs, great c l cc c value lO.DO $1.75 Bed Pillows. 22x28-lrich. fancy stripe a- a r ticking l.y Curtain materials. Swiss, silk, nets, sllkollne, velours, tapestries, etc., all at low Clearance Sale prices. Pillows and Pillow Tops at Clear ance prices. Big variety of Screens "at excep tionally low prices. . $ I. SI Hosiery 50c Special lot of women's fine import- ed black cashmere Hose, outsize and opera length, sizes S and Yz only: $1.30 and $1.25 crv values, for. pair JUC 1000 pairs of women's plain black lisle Hose, all sizes; the C-l very best 75c values nalr. . J.3C Medium weight and gauze black iis.ie nose, tuc values, tor, pair Black cotton Hose, outsize, Hermsdorf dye 32c .35c Art Goods Stamped Pillqw Tops and 'Back, all 35c and 25c values. o on sale for I OC "Spachtel" Scarfs and Shams, best patterns. 35c .and 40c 1Ci values, for. each 1 .'C 18x54 fringed fancy Momle Linen Scarfs, extraordinary -j value, each JC $4.30-$5.00 burnt leather Pillow Tops, best patterns, all colors, great bargain. ... .9Oj 1000 large bunches Seed Beads, all colors, 10c value for, g bunch OC Cheney Bros.' '05 Foulards The first showing of onr 1905 Foulards today Beaatifal new styles in wohder fnl .KTayThk is to he a. silk year and Cheney's Foulards will he found In the front row of favor with' women who want stylish, serviceable material for street, dress and evening wear The splendid assortment includes nearly 100 styles. in light or dark coloring, large, medium and srm all dots, figures, stripes, etc. Neat effects for shirtwaist 'suits, etc. Three grades AU at Clearance Sale prices 790 yd., 89cyd $1.09 yd. Wise women will anticipate their Spring and Summer needs Choosing can now he done from complete assortments, at sav ing prices, and gives opportunity to have the making done without hurry or worry Entire remilar stock of 'Black and Colored d. Silks at Clearance prices. Black, "White and Colored Dress Goods at Clearance Sale prices. Velvets and Velveteens at Clearance prices. Lace Curtain Bargains Guaranteed the best values in town Every pair priced to go quickly; Splendid variety; every housewife is interested Scotch Net Lace Curtains, Arabian col or, plain centers, with narrow Cluny design borders ; marvel- qq ous values at, pair -JO Cable Net Curtains, Arabian colors, small inserting and floral patterns, best $3.50 values on $t JO sale for - White Irish Point Lace Curtains, small insertings, plain and detached figure centers, three Jots to select from: $5.00, $5:50, $6.00 values, pair. .$4.00 $6.50 and $7.50 values for, pair.S4.95 The best $8.50 values for, pair. .$5.65 Remaining stock of high-grade Brass Beds at low Clearance Sale Prices magnificent styles every one guaran $42:50 value $34.00 $62.50 value $50.00 $55.0Q value $44.00 $85.00 value $68.00 $70.00 Twin Brass Beds, pair ...S56.00 All "White .Enamel Beds, big variety at Clearance Prices. Third floor. Comforters, Blankets, Pil lows, at Clearance Prices. -$2.25 Geese Feather '. Pillows, brown and tan stripe, size 22x28-inch $1.70 Portland agents for Butterick Patterns and Publications. Custom Shade and Drapery work our specialty, third floor. Artistic Picture Framing at 4 regular prices, second floor. Women's Shoes $ 1 .95 Pr. 500 pairs of "Women's Patent Leather and Kid Shoes, lace and Blucher styles; all the best lasts for dress or street wear; every pair guaranteed to be equal to the best $3.50 values on the market; all sizes and widths; Monday only 4t q t at this price pair 500 pairs of "Women's Felt Juliettes and Lap Slippers, in'sii colors; all the newest and best styles; all tf sizes, $1.75 and $2.00 values, at pair . . .P The Clearance Sale offers all our "Women's fine Shoes, J. r& T. Cousins and French, Shriner & .Urner makes, at low prices. Men's $4.00 Shoes at $2.48 Pair 350 pairs of Men's $3.50 and $4.00;Shoes in good leathers, welt sewed, clean up of three lines; odds. and ends; tf? ASL wonderful values if you can find your size, pair. - trO French, Shriner & Timer's famous high-grade Shoes for Men; Patent Colt, Patent Kid, Box Calf, Velour Calf, Enamel leathers; light or heavy soles; all sizes and widths The $6.00 Values Are $4.45 Pair The $3.00 Values Are $3.65 Pair Misses', Children's, Boys', Youths' Shoes, in all styles and leathers; every pair marked at low Clearance Sale prices. Men's, "Women's and Children's Slippers at Clearance Sale Prices. All the best styles and grades. Carpets at Clearance Sale Prices 65c Melrose Ingrains, best patterns, yard 45 2-ply, wool filling, great value at, yard , 72 All wool, extra heavy, extra super, $1.00 grade, yard. . . .8l 80c Linoleum, elastic finish, for, yard., 68c 90c Linoleum, sq. yd., 81; $1.60 Inlaid Linoleum, yd.$1.35 85c quality Smith's Hotel Brussels, yard 77 $1.00 quality Brussels, at the low price of, yard 85 $L2o "Windsor Brussels, will not fade $1.05 Prosaic Velvets, best wool velvet, yard $1.35 $1.75 Koyal Axminsters, fine patterns, yard S1.44 $2.10 Bigelow Axminsters for, yard.. $1.89 Clearance Sale Fine Table Linens, Bed Linens, Cottons, Bed Spreads, Sheetings 65-inch ialf-bleached heavy AA Table Damask, yard jIC 72-inch half-bleached Table CLCt Damask, best patterns, yard. . OOC 72-inch Silver bleached Table QO Damask, yard OOC All Bleached Table Damasks, all grades, . at Clearance Prices. All Table Napkins at low Clearance Sabj' Prices. John S. Brown ,& Sons' finest Table Linens and Sets; the. finest Table Linens the world produces all at Clearance Prices. Center-Pieces, Doylies, Cloths, etc., marked at low Clearance Prices. ""Webbs" grass-bleached all-linen Huck Towels, best made, 40c values, 32 ; 50c values, 39; 60c values, 42; 75c values, 55. Special large size Marseilles pattern Bedspreads, best patterns, $1.40 values for $1.04 each $1.75 values, v $1.28 each; $2 values, $1.48. 21x46 Linen Damask Towels, j kotted fringe, each 1 OC 22x48 Linen Damask Towels, q knotted fringe, each I C 20x40 Linen Damask Towels, 0yAr hemstitched, each H. .fl?C 21x42 Linen Damask Towels, q hemstitched, each C Bath Towels and Toweling, all grades at Clearance Prices. Sheets, Pillow Cases, Sheetings, Cot tons, all at the lowest prices. White Goods. Nainsooks, Swiss, India Linons at Clearance Prices. Silverware, Electroliers, Cut Glass, Bronzes, Etc. A grand array of Clearance Sale Bargains in the big Basement Store Every article in Silverware, Cut Glass, China, Cutlery 'and Kitchen Goods at a great reduction from regular prices Note the following special values Magnificent Bronze Electroliers and Ornamental Pieces; choice from the entire stock at Rogers '"1847" Plated "Ware, low priced-Teaspoons,- set of six for, set ..70 Dessert Spoons, set of six, for, set ".$1.20 Table Spoons, set of six,' for, set $1.40 Knives and Forks, set of six, for, set. $1.40 Bohemian Glass Bon-Bon or Jelly Dish, very pretty designs, unusual value," $4.50 value for $3.60; $5.50 value. .$4.40 Cut Glass "Water Bottles, newest cut, regular $7.50 value, on sale for $6.00 $100 Cut Glass Rose Bowls for ..... ; $7.20 Cut Glass Sugar and. Creamers, $10.00 value, pair $8.00 $12.50 Silver-Tlated Baking Dishes $10.00 $10.50 Silver-Plated Fern Dishes for $8.40 $5.00 French Gray Smoking, Sets for .$4.00 $25.00 Silver-Plated Tea Sets, four pieces $20.00 $15.00 Silver-Plated Tea Sets, four pieces $12.00 Clearance Sale of Cutlery 50c Butcher Knives 40 Famous Christy Bread Knives 40c Butcher Knives 32 . A, 35c Butcher Knives 28 30c valucs-24 10c Paring Knives' 8 - 50c values 40 3-piece Kitchen Sets, bread and cake knife and paring knife, great value, set . 4&JC "Apple Corer, 4; Call Bells, each 40 Steel Knife and Forks, cocobola handles, great Clear- Q ance sale bargain, set VIC 10-inch Magnetic Steels, each . 32 All Carving Sets at low Clearance Prices. Entire stock of Cutlery at greatly reduced prices.