THE HQBXlKa OREGOSTAN, r FRIDAY, EAY 5, 1905. 2 iUftDRQN GOES BY X X X TODAY, FRIDAY, 8?. THE GREAT PRE - EXPOSITION SALES ,3 WfeMrfft-T Sts. 23 MORE DAYS ONLY Of the Greatest Sale In Portland's History Tkt'Bir&rtmt SHn" Nebogatoft Passes Singapore at Early Morn. TODAY'S !05th GRAND FRIDAY ECONOMY SALE WILL ADD IMPETUS TO THE SENSATIONAL SELLING CAMPAIGN NOW IN PROGRESS "HOME -FOLK'S PRE-EXPOSITION SALE" BRITISH SEND HI&TSIGNALS Russian -3arlnc Parade Bulletined All Through Malacca Straits. Typhoon Bumps Ttojcst vensky"s Flept Badly. SPECIAL. .CABLE. SINGAPORE. May 5. (5:10 A. M.) XebogatofTs squadron of 11 ships passed Singapore at 5 .o'clock this morning. The Russian war vessels exchanged Signals with the British warships in the harbor, all of which had- their steam up and used their searchlights on the Czar's ships. rOCRTH DIVISION 1$ SIGHTED o Doubt This Time or Identity of XebogatoffA Ships. SINGAPORE, Maj- L The British steamer Selangor, which, arrived here to day, reports having passed a division of. the Russian warships off Jugrah, midway between the Island cf Penang and Singa pore, at 9 o'clock this- morning. The Russian division sighted off Jugrah consisted of four battleships, two crui sers, four colliers and a hospital ship. It is expected here the vessels will pass Singapore at about midnight tonight. ISLAND OF PENANG. Straits of Ma- ( lacca, jiay l.-xne itussian worships sighted by the British steamer Selangor this morning have been identified as the fourth division of the- Russian Pacific squadron, commanded by Rear-Admiral Nebogatoff. MALACCA, Straits Settlement, May 4 (4;S0 P. M.) A Russian division, consist ing of four battleships, an armored cruis er and a gunboat, accompanied by five colliers, is now passing Malacca bound .south. 6 Ten Days to Reach Rojesivcnsky. j ST. PETERSBURG. May 4. The Ad miralty today received from an agent at Singapore a report of the sighting of Rear-Admiral NebogatofC's squadron off Jugrah, but the news is unofficial. Nev ertheless, it is credited, the naval author ities having generally been of the opin ion, ever since the rumcr of a junction of the Russian forces was spread, that Nobogatoff had not passed the gate of the i hina Sea. There is the greatest Inter est here regarding the condition of the Russian ships after the voyage across the Indian Ocean. It is estimated that Ncbo gatolt will require ten days In which to Join Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky. VIOLATE BRITISH NEUTRALITY Russian Ships Have Been in British "Waters for a "Week. LONDON May 4. The identification of the warships sighted by the steamer Selangor- in the Straits of Malacca ihis morning as Rear-Admiral Nebogatoffs division of Admiral Rojestvensky's squad ron is considered, liable to develop an interesting situation. Jugrah, off which the division, was been, is a town of the State of Selangor, which is a British pro tectorate jind is not far distant from the point where a Russian division was sighted as long ago as April 27. It Is .not jet known whether tho Russian warships arc within territorial waters or whether they are obtaining supplies from the neighboring land. A brief telegram on the subject from Singapore, however, is taken to indicate that for a week the Russians have been practically enjoying the hospitality of the waters of Jauan's ally in the same manner that Admiral Rojestvensky's ships have utilized French waters in Cochln-China. A cable dispatch received In London ti ls afternoon says that two of Neboga toffs transports have put into Sabong, on the north coast of the Island of Su matra, with their bows stove in, evidently liaIng been in collision. Their names arc given as the Mariechn and Hermlne Messenmuller. , TYPHOOX SCATTERS FLEET. Damngc to Ships May Delay Rojest vensky's Plans. AMOY. China, May 4. A typhoon which swept over the coast of South. China this week Is said to have damaged' the Rus sian second Pacific squadron consider ably. The lighter vessels are reported to hae been scattered. Shipping 'men expect further delay In the execution of Admiral Rojestvensky's plans as a result of the damage sustained by the squadron. ANGER WITH FRANCE GROWS Japan. Calls Her Pledge of Neutrality Elastic. TOKIO, May 4. The press of this cltv continues its sharp criticism of the French neutrality in Indo-Cbina vatom and cxnresses surnnsn and Indlmntinn at what it describes as the elasticity of i ranee s picage; The Jlji urges the government to adopt jndenendent action for tho nrotorflnn nf thr national interests, and insists that t!sc responsibility for the extension of hospitalities to the Russian fleet must rest upon France. It Is understood that the Japanese government has addressed 1-Vn Tl sin thn nuoctirt. r lin. m. ...... 1 ! ... hut the nature of the correspondence -Is unnnown. HAVE SOLD NO WARSHIPS. Chile and Argentina Would Not De liver. During War. SPECIAL CABLE. BUENOS AYRES. May 5. The Min ister of Forclgu Affairs absolutely de nies that warships of either Chile or Argentina have been sold tb Russia. He states that, while 'flattering offers have been received by both nations from representatives of Russia and Japan, the answer has been that they would willingly sell now, but they roust refuse to deliver the-Ir warsljips until a peace treaty havbeen signed. Ojama Prepares an Advance. GL'NSHU PASS. Manchuria. May 4. The armies of Generals Kodzu, Oku and Kuroki ore concentrating along a line from Tie Pass with the right flank ex tended northwest. General Kawamura is northeast, and General Nogi is west ef the Pass, The grouping of the Japanese armies indicate that Field Marshal Oyama when he advances will move his right flank first. Scbeel ef Domestic Science. Tea Room Second Floor. Under the Auspices of Portland T, w. a a. TODAY'S MENU; Tea. Coffee. Chocolate. Milk in Bottles. Clam Chowder. Fruit Salad. Ham Sandwiches. Hot Rolls. Bread and Butter. Lemon Pie. SPECIAL NOTE Each day's specials this month are absolutely differ ent from preceding: days. Xe price advertised here lasts over one day that day today. Saturday ud each day following, until June 1, has Its orm respec tive bargains. PRICES ADVERTISED DURING MAT ARE FOR ONE DAY ONLY. Note the day. SPECIAL FOR TODAY" ONLY". Pre-Exposition Sale of Suitings in Colors and Blacks; Dress Goods Store South Annex- First Floor. 54-inch Rainproof Suitings; hard twisted; all pure worsted yarns, in neat invisible stripes and plain coverts, weaves especially adapted for raincoats, skirts and shirtwaist suits; all wanted colors to select from, embracing' modes, tans, navys, browns, greens and oxfords Our regular $ 1.75 quality; spe cial for today only, yard v $1.33 C-inch ShepherJ Check Panamas; the most sought for fabric shown this season; color combinations are green and navy, black and white, gray and -waite. brown, green and white, navy and white, brown and white, etc. Regular $1.50 grade special for today only, yd.. $1.25 Regular $1.25 grade special Tor today only, yd.. 81.64 Regular 51.0D graMe special for -today only, yd.. 8 .SI Black Dress Goods for Today Imported Black All-Wool Cheviots. Serges, Granite, Panamas and neat figure J Panamas', also a large as sortment of Pnnama Voiles; all warranted fast dye Our regular $1.23 graJes; special for today ' only, the yard 83c SPECIAL TODAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. Rarest. Sort Silk Values SHk Store South Annex First Fibor. 2930 of New Suit Silks: all come In the very latest makes and designs. Neat stripes and checks, also a large assortment of new figured patterns; Taffetas, Louisines and Chiifon Taffetas; also Black Taffe tas and Peau de Scle: every yard dependable wear ing silks Our unequaled $1.00 quality; special for today oply, the yard 71c 10 pieces of YARD-WIDE. WA R RANTE D -TO-WBA It ALL PURE SILIt BLACK TAFFETA in. the soft chiffon tinish for gowns, and the harder finish for skirts and lining; beautiful, fast black Our regu lar $1.50 grade; special for today only, yapd....?i.l SPECIAL TODAY" ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. In Wash Goods Realm Pretty 50c Chambrays at 34c VI rat Floor. Pretty Silk Chambrays: about .SO pieces in the lot; one of the moat popular fabrics of tho present sea son for making up the pretty and attractive Sum mer shirtwaists and suits; a splendid wearing ma terial, in colors including light and medium blue, champagnes and light and dark grays Reg ular value. 50c: special for today only. yard... SPECIAL TODAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITJON SALE. Of Women's Clndermuslins and Children's Underwaists y Annex Second Floor Ladies Fine Cambric Petticoats, 22-inch lawn flounce. 12 fine nemstitched tucks, 12-Inch Swiss embroidery in the new English eyelet designs Regular prices $3.75 and $3.50; special at fSS Children's Fine Cambric Drawers: clusters of five fine tucks, one-inch torchon lace edglirg; continuous strips on sides Ages, years 1 2 A 6 S 10 12 14 16 Regular Prices ..25c 2Sc 31c 34c 37c 40c 43c 46c 43c Special Prices ..,.lSc 21c 24c 27c 30c 33c 3c 36c 42c At Royal Worcester Corset counter, children's under walst of heavy English drill, in white or drab; all sizes Regular 25c; special at 17c SPECIAL TODAY OXLY PRE-EXrOSITIOX SALE. Women's Knit Underwear and Handsome Hosiery for Matron and Miss First Floor. Women's "Dr. Deimel" Linen Mesh Vests and Pants; vests, longeleeves; pants, ankle-length; vests hand made, linen lace-trimmed $2.30 value: special at. each fl.TS Same in Union Suits $5.09 value $356 Women's pure white' Swiss-ribbed Cotton Vests; Flecveles; neatly trimmed Great 20c value; spe cial at, each lie Women's medium-weight Black Cotton Hose; velvet , finish: made of fine maco cotton; high-spliced heels, double sole Our best 25c Hose; special, pair. ...19c Misses' fine-ribbed Black Lisle Hose; finished foot, double knee, heel and toe Our regular 35c value; special at, pair 23c SPECIAL TODAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. A Trio of Exceptional Values to Interest Thrifty Home-Fitting Folk Drapery and Floor Ceverlejc Stores .Fourth Floor SOc JAPANESE MATTING 22c. Japanese Matting, plain and fancy: choice of 15 pat terns Regular value SOc; special, yard ...22c 3J5 BRUSSELS LACE CURTAINS J2.35 Brussels Pattern Lace Curtains; 50 Inches wide. 24 yards long; ID of tills season's best styles Regular value $3.50; special, pair , U2U3G $2.7 TABLE COVERS f2.ai. Chenille Table Covers; 2 yards square; Just the thin for the dining table Regular value $2.75; special, each , - "2.95 SPECIAL TP DAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. Useful and Timely Specials Priday in the Housefurnishing Stores Third Fleet GLASS VASES. Clear Glass Vases, now is the time to buy; flower season is here S inches high Regular value 10c; special, each... 5c 13 inches high Regular value 15c; special. cach..lc SSZB DINNER SETS $18.73. -"X Austrian China 100-Plece Dinner Sets; decorated wltix small, neat pink flower and spray; full gold bor der; fancy shapes; light, thin china Regular valuj $22.50; sptfcial, the set IL8.7S 35c SILVER POLISH 15e. MerlJen SUver Polish, made by "Roger Bros." (1847): In air-tight glass Jam Bright silver adds to Xhc table decorations Regular value 25c; special at, the Jar 15c 39c COAL OIL LAMP STOVES 37c Coal Oil Lamp Stove; convenient, economical; brass wick tubes;' do not rust: cast iron oil task; w!ll not leak: one burner Regular value SOc: special at, each ........ ..3Cc A big line of Blue Flame Oil and Gasoline Steves and. Ovcw for Summer use r Is the greatest merchandising movement ever inaugurated by any Portland stored Its matchless economies are legion its genuine bargains un paralleled. "We are bound to set new precedent in the volume of selling ever done in any Slay month by any Western house! The contin uous large growth of a business becomes a subject of public iriterest, because continuous growth signifies & high standing of merit, and the general public the careless public should be given these guide-posts to the worthiest stores. "Olds, Wortman. & King's money is no better than the money of other stores," says some one True, but ijre.lay it but better or jlecide to sell goods, at a less profit than demanded elsewhere, thenjve serve you better. Exactly the position this store occupies; and never was the fact so forcibly demonstrated as in this unique, competi tive Big "Mayfair" now in progress at the store. We want to impress upon everyone that the list of items below will be sold at special prices today only. Each day this jnonth a new, fresh, list of special values will be prepared and told of in the daily announcement in this space. Not an item will be sold at less than regular price EXCEPT ON DAY ADVERTISED. Watch closely read our ads attentively respond promptly and buy your. goods this month at WHOLESALE PRICES! r Special Today Pre-Exposition Sale Great Annual May Sale of Flowers and Foliage Occurs Today la the BIJou Millinery Salons Second Floor Annex. 5000 Bunches of Pretty Flowers and Foliage vPor Hat Trimming 19c and 25c Values Special Today Only A Pre-Exposition Sale A Grand Round-Up of the Heavier Suits Graad Saleat ef Dress Second Floor. Largest and F-breiTiost Suit and Wrap Store West of Chicago Suits that Sell at from $20 to $50 to be Closed at One " 1 V Great Special Sale Today at an Absolute Choice for $9.95 Wc have congregated every Suit left over from tho past Winter's sell ing in one arroup, and shall offer tnem at a most astonishing sac rifice today. Just 30 Tailored Suits comprise the offering, every wanted material included; every s?zf In the lot and every fashionable color represented. Not a suit unJer $20 in price, most of them arc the regular $28.50, 535 and S3S.50 values They are all in good styles, plain tailored and all smart trimming effects. These suits are particular! adapted for present wear, for traveling and vacation garb, and for wear during the cocl Summer evenings while "doing" i the Exposition. This sale Is beyonu uispuie prc - gest bargain opportunity for suit buyers offered tais year jy any Western house. , Just think of it! $20.00 to $50.00 4-Q QJ" cf.n fT- Special Today Only Pre-Exposition Sale Women's Pretty Summer Shirtwaists for 95c That are Splendid Values at the Regular Price of $3.75 ' Graad Salons of Dress Secead Fleer. r Another of thoae occasions for which the house of Olds, Wortman & King is . famous. "qre more of those wonderful Shirtwaist Sales whrch never fall to draw record-breaking crowds to the big Second Floor Apparel Salons. We have received a second shipment of pretty Shirtwaists, the result of a par ticularly fortunate underprice purchase by our garment buyer, and shall plac them on .sale for toJay only at about one-fourth their worth, as a sur passing FrIJay attraction for the apparel sections. The most bountiful and beautiful collection ever shown at the regular prices up to $3.75 by any Portland store. Moro than a dozen styles and very nearly 10D0 Waists. Made in exquisite workmanship and peculiarly attractive designs. A choice of black satines. pretty light percales and madras materials, the latter with light and medium grounds, covered with floral and vine patterns. Jalntj rose bud and Dolly Varden designs, neat and attractive polka dotted and pretty scroll effects, in araDR. gray colorings. All stvles. blouse effects. 'Sl'l I best in the city at the SPECIAL TODAY" ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. In Art Shop and Junior Apparel . Store Annex Seeead Fleer. Cushion Tops of heavy velour velvet, in pretty de signs; coiors lignt ana uarK green, terra cona, ugui. and dark red Regular prices 65c; special afr. ...44c Children's Wash Dresses, made of fine gingham in Russian style, trimmed in white pique, fancy braid and neavy Tearl buttons; colors pink or bin and fine white stripes; ages from 2 to 5 years Regular price 31.25; special at 87c SPECIAL TODAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. Tle Man's Shop ' West Annex First Fleer. A lively quartet ef bargaiaa tkat appeal atreagly te tkrlfty telle ef the male persuasion A line of Men's Muslin Night Shirts; trimmed fronts, also In plain styles Regular value 75c; special at, each , , 39c After last week's sale of Men's $1.50 Fancy Wash Vests, we tlnd the line broken in sizes and only 24 left; -special while they l&st, at, each Mc A line of Men's Soft Negligee Shirts, with soft at tache collars: in plain colors, grays, tans aaa Bines Regular value $1.08; special at, eaca We A line e Men's Medium-Weight. rlfebeJ Balbrlggan Shirts and Drawers. In ecru shades; broke sizes Special for today at, the garment 3e ' t t 12k BUNCH Another crowd-bringing attraction In tho busy Millinery Salons tnat nave I been thronged all the week by eager buyers of the matchless bargains I ofTcring. An annual event this one-day flower sale: we select today as an opportune time to hold It. as greatest crowds t-re sure to be nere to t share such matchless values today. "000 bunches in the offering; Im- T mensc variety, including- roses, violets, daisies, cowslips, morning glories. I apple blossoms, forget-me-nots, lily of the vaUey snd foliage. t Mf I All 19c and' 25c bunches; choice for today only at, the bunch A2- J T emincnwy tne Dig- w &DK. tans, oiues, oiaciu, oiacit ana -tviuie, pinns. green ana 1 have stock- collars and ties, made In plaited and plain s, with Bishop sleeves. Values to $3.75, and the OXf ic regular prices. Special for today only at, each. . .-'- tans, oiues. oiaciu, oiack. ana wiine, pinns. green ana 1 SPECIAL TODAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. Women's Pretty Bracelets, Purses and Jewel Pockets JeiTelry Aisle West Anaex First Floor. A season of elbow s:ceves and urettv nlnk anH white bared arms, as displayed by bewitching femi ninity, calls for pretty bracelets as aids in adorning. in our onerins touay we pianncu to mane pennies do the work of dollars in buying of taese wanted accessories to Summer dress. A GREAT SPE CIAL SALE OF BRACELETS TODAY la the Jewelry Stere. One lot xf assorted styles of Bracelets, "Nethersolcs"; wire and bangle. In thlldcen's. misses and ladies' size; values up to Soc and $1.00: for one day only at 18c One lot of assorted styles of Bracelets, including signets, chain and Jeweled, in sterling silver and goId-fllled--Values up to $1.33; all go In today's sale at, each. - Me One lot of rich gold-filleJ Nethersole Bracelets, in plain, pierced, filigree and 3tone settings in Roman and rose-golJ-flnlsh. high-grade good Values bp to $2.50 and $2,75; today only .14 Leather Goods One lot of asaortea stylefc of Ladies' Combination Pocketbooks, in black, brown, tan and gray Values- up to Jl.iO and 91.75 included in tais lot; go at choice for. each - - Me One let of pretty silk. charaoIr-Haeo! Jewel Pockets Regular 6e values for..... ..ate And the regular 45c value for .'19c TODAY ONLY. Special Notice Mail Orders During centlnnance of the "HOME-FOLK'S FRE-EXFOSIf-TIGJS' SALE." OHt-ef-teTTH MAIL ORDERS frill only he filled vrhea postmark hears date not later than 24 hears of date of paper Is whlca specials were advertised. OLDS, WOltTMAX- fc KING. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUBURBAN FRJENDS AND PATRONS A score or more of letters were received by the store publicity department today from near-by neighboring: towns, written by patrons who make a practice of running into Portland once or twice a week to do their shopping in person. The trend of all was that they did net. set the paper coatatalag oBrads eaTiy caoagh to talte advantage of the Troaderful bar Raias and asking us to make the specials last two days. "We regret that our plans will not allow us to change the original policy under which the Pre-Exao-aition Sales are being conducted, that of arranging for and advertising a distinct lot of specials each day AND FOR TJHAT DAA ONLY but we respectfully call attention to our 3IAIL ORDER service and its SPE CIAL NOTICE in upperleft corner of this announce ment, also to the fact that Each Day's Bargains Arc Prtated the Day Previous to the Sale. In .the EVENING PAPERS that reach outside towns in time for the 6 o'clock dinner or evening teatable perusal. "A word to the wise," etc. SPECIAL TODAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE Good and Fashionable Shoes The "Fair-Way" Feettrear Shops West Annex First Fleer. BOYS 1.75 SHOES XI 4 Boys' box calf and vici' kid Shoes; solid leather and stylish lasts; made by one of our best American stioe makers: sizes 9 to 12. in clusive Regular value S1.T5: special, pair ..31.24 WOMEN'S fl"56 OXFORDS 9Sc Women's vici kid Ox fords, patent tip. medium round toe, easy heel; all sIzms Regular val. $1.50; special, pair OSc AV03IEN'S $3.00 SHOES 92J20. Women's Lace Shoes, vici kid, low heels, patent tip: sizes 24 to 6 Regular value 53.00; special, pr.. f2.30 Same Shoes in Misses'; sizes 11 Vz to 2 Regular value $2.00; special, pair L28 SPECIAL TODAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. Ample Savings for Today's Econ omy Sale in Women's furnishings First Floor. 0 li5 KID CLOVES FOR S8c. Ladies' Mocha Kid Gloves; pique sewed; l-clasp: in black and colors; Dressed Kid Gloves: full pique sewed; also some in Dent's style; l-clasp. Prix seam; very durable Gloves; any of these Gloves are worth $1.25 Special Economy Salo Price, the pair Sc 4.50 AND 95.00 UMBRELLAS 24S. A lot of fine All-Silk Umbrellas, in black and colors: some plain, others with fancy borders; 26-inch size; all are ncrr and worth $4.50 -to $5.00 Special Econ omy Sale Price, each $2.08 10c AND 13c FANCY RIBBONS 5c. Fancy Dresden Ribbons: 1-inch wide; in all colors; very fine quality and our regular 10c and 15c value Special Economy Sale Price, the yard 5c 50c LACES AND INSERTIONS 10c. Oriental Laces and Insertions. In cream and ecru; In pretty showy patterns Values in the lot to 50c Special Economy Sale Price, the yard 10c EMBROIDERY BANDS for shirtwulst fronts; all of them are very fine and come in pretty, dainty pat terns. . "We nave divided them into two lots, as follows LOT 1 Embroideries wyrth to $1.5J Special Econ omy Sale Price, the yard 03c LOT 2 Embroideries worth to $3.50 Special Econ omy Sale Price, the yard-. 1.4S SPANGLED GALOONS Two to four inches wide: also a lot of very swell blek spangled trimming, which wc will sell during today's Economy Sale at Just Half Prlce--This way Our $1.50 value Special at, the yard 73c 'Our $2.00 value Special at, the yard fl.00 Our $2.53 value Special at, the yard ..?1.25 SPECIAL TODAY ONLY PRE-EXPOSITION SALE. A Half Score of Savings-Pick-ups From-First Floor Small Wares Shops LlghtWelght Summer Dress Shields; -white nainsook covered; all sizes; Nos. 2, 3 or 4; special for to day only, at. pair 10c THREAD 7 SPOOLS FOR S3c. Best American Spool Cotton for hand or sewing ma chine use; In black or white; all sizes; 200 yards on tho spool; speclaj'at 7 "Speels for 25c Sc HAT PINS lc Jet-Headed Hat Pins; extra lonsr and heavy Regular yalue 2c; special at, each, le Or" 10c- per dozen. r 10c PIN BOOKS 6c. Pin Books containing 480 best black and white Eng lish pins; assorted slsesRegular value 10c; special at, each . 5c TO J LET SOAP 5c. -Tut-kish Bath Toilet Soap: a fine soap for the toilet 'or bath Regular value 5c; . special at, cake 3c SCOURING SOAP 4c. Monkey Brand Cleaning and Scouring Soap; scours and polishes everything; special for today at, the cake . . . . . 4e MIRRORS lee. Diamond-shaped Mirrors; chipped edge, . easel' back, extra, heavy pktte, bevel glass; 3& Inches .in size; special at, each 19e 58c SCISSORS 3e. Ladles full, nickei-plaied Scissors, 6 and 7 inches; guaranteed Regular value 50c; special at, pair ..see 25c BOX WRITING PAPER 12c Special sale of odds and ends" In Bex Writing- Paper; plain or ruled Regular yalue 2ac; special, fcex.jiae. 15c PICTURJW 9e. Plaque Pictures; asserted subjects; 12-fnch size; silt edge Regular value 15c; special at, each v 4