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' ffBE HOBMiyg OgSGpyiAy, WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 1906. RUSSIAN CREWS 5 1 Captain of Collier, Who Saw Fleet, Expresses Opinion of Czar's Sailors. SHIPS IN GOOD CONDITION prance Again Orders Rojestvensky Out of. Ker Territory and Gives Britain Assurances of Her Neutrality. SPECIAL iCABLS. CHICAGO. May The Daily News' Hong Kong correspondent cables that Itto colliers arrived there today from Hon kohe Bay, Svherc they delivered 4000 tons of coal to the Russian fleet. An officer of one of these vessels, the ICeu muehlin, said to the Dally News cor respondent that the Russian vessels are in good trim and likely. It" well bandied, to give the Japanese more than they bargain for. An officer ot the other vessel said: "The Russians have seven fine new battleships and a dozen torpedo-boats iii Honkohe Bay. Their crews, how ever, are not like sailors. They are lazy and prefer to smoke and drink. They mostly consist of reserves, who were forced to leave home against their inclination. They are ignorant and stupid and have no knowledge of their destination or the object of their cruise. It is difficult to conceive how Russia hopes to win with such material. "XebogatofTs squadron has joined Rojestvensky. The officers of these vessels offered ?5 a bottle for whisky. The sailors begged for whisky, tobacco and other luxuries. The ships are well armed and coaling at the rate of 250 tons a. day. The warships could not swing their guns in order to permit coaling to be done expeditiously. The fleet lies within two miles of the shore in three lines. The torpedo-boats are within half a mile of the shore." The Haimun, a coasting vessel, reports that It saw a Japanese cruiser in the outer roadstead of Amoy, May 5. STILL IN FRENCH WATERS. Russian Fleet Has Xot Moved, Tiut AVill Soon Go After Togo. SPECIAL CABLE. LONDON, May 10. There is no further news of whereabouts of the fleets of Ad mirals Rojestvensky and Ncbogatoff and the dispatches wired from Paris to the effect that they have left French waters at the request of the French authorities are not credited here. That they Joined in French waters is certain and thatthey are -still there is a likewise palpable fact. That they aro to move northward may "be so, but It is not because France de mands It, but rather because the Rus sian commanders feel that the time has cbmeto risk everything on a desperate move, and the naval experts here believe, now that a naval battle -will soon be in evitable. "Rojestvensky has remained in French waters because he entertained hopes that he could lure Togo far from his base and thus throw the balance In favor of the Russians. Apparently now he despairs of accomplishing this, and has determined to move boldly north and give battle at any place, whether it be off the coast of Luzon, In the straits of Formosa, or even in the open Pacific ocean. Should Vladivostok be his destination, he must go one of two ways via the For mosa channel and the Sushlma straits, or to the eastward of Formosa. Should he choose the former, he will be sub jected to repeated torpedo attacks in a narrow channel where he will have great difficulty in holding his own and pro tecting his floating steel fortresses. If he goes to the eastward of Formosa, he must take chances of not having any friendly harbors near In case of defeat. Ills position is desperate, in spite ot the superiority in armament, and all of his boasted skill will be needed if he is to reach a Russian harbor. Some naval experts here profess to be lieve that Rojestvensky will move on with his sciuadron and leave Nebogatoft to come on afterwards. The vessels of the latter commander arc of small coal carrying capacity and would necessarily be at a disadvantage on a long cruise. If Rojestvensky were to move on and at tack the Japanese with reasonable for tune, he would be able to inflict such damage, even if he loses all of his own cruisers, that the passage to Vladivostok wo.uld be .easy for his Junior and the lat ter command. 2CEBOGATOFF GOING NORTH. ' Jlcadcd Oft" From Saigon, He Goes to Join Fleet. PARIS. May NU-A dispatch from Saigon to the Petit Journal says: 'Xcbogatoffs squadron appeared at daybreak of May J, 20 miles off Cape St. James, preparing to ascend the. river to Saigon, where the commander expected to find the necessary orders for effecting a Junction with Rojestvensky and re vlctuallng his fleet. He was hailed at sea by a scout belonging to the Russian second Pacific squadron, which commu nicated to him France's desire that the junction of the Russian squadrons should occur .outside of Indo-Chinese waters. Ne bogatoft then disappeared on the open sea, sailing toward the second Pacific squadron, which doubtless is awaiting off the Annam coast' IT MAKES GERMANY CHUCKLE Troubles of France and Britain Cause Teutons to Smile. BERLIN, May 9. The German news papers condole .with Great Britain on the uncomfortable position in which she has been placed in connection with both Japan and France by the action of Ad miral Rojestvensky". It is rather difficult to restrain the satisfaction, felt in Ger many over this check to the understand ing between Great Britain and France, which has been tho subject of much thought in the present Government here. Germany's own course with respect to Rojestvensky, should he put into Tslng tau. will, it is said, be strictly in accord ance with the 24-hour rule,, which will be enforced as in previous cases where single ships were concerned. WHAT DOES JOHN BULL THINK? Franco Anxious to Learn Opinion From Ambassador Cambon. PARIS, .May. 9.-The arrival In -Paris. tody -Paul Caraboo, the Freaok bassader in London, from a. eeferece" with Foreign Secretary Laaatowaeprcfer ably will permit uie autfeeriiies feeTe to learn the sentiment in Britten efSclal circles concerning Trench, observance of neutrality. The officials here, ..'having done their utmost, are holding Admiral de Jonquleres and other officers In Indo China personally responsible for the exe cution of their orders. The newspapers do not show a menacing attitude. French naval critics jnalntain that Japan's real intention is to Induce France to drive Admiral Rojestvensky northward. thus assisting in the execution of Ad mlral Togo's naval strategy. STATEMENT FROM CAMBON. Balfoar Tells Parliament What France Has to Say. LONDON. May S, The" situation arls ing in the Far East because of the alleged violation 'of French neutrality In Indo china, by the Russian squadron, and the possibility pf Great Britain becoming in volved, formed a subject of a question to Premier Balfour in the House of Com mons today. Mr. Balfour In reply read a statement supplied to the Brltlsn govern ment by the French Ambassador, M. Cambon. as follows: . "As soon as the French government was aware ;of Admiral Rojestverisky's presence at Kamranh Bay, representa tions were sent to St. Petersburg, with the result that under the orders of the Emperor himself, instructions were tele graphed to the Admiral, desiring him to leave Kamranh Bay at ortce. The Rus sian squadron subsequently was reported at Konghal Bay, a few miles north of Kamranh Bay. Admiral de Jonquleres, commanding the French station, was sent there to report. He found Admiral Ro- jestvensky's squadron there, though not Inside French territorial waters. There upon the Governor of French Indo-China, who had received Instructions to se that French neutrality was duly respected, sent the French resident at Nha Trang, the nearest point to that place, with di rections to ask the RuscCan Admiral to leave. The Admiral promised to do so May 2. "As regards the reports that the Rus sian squadron received valuable assist ance from the French authorities at Kamranh Bay, I am informed there aro only two Frenchmen ther. neither of whom Is an official, but they are holders of concessions from the French govern ment In that place." In this connection Baron Hnyaski, the Japanese Minister, said- today: "Although the situation Is very difficult, there Is no crisis at present. At the name time "it would be unwise to allow popular feeling in Japan to be further Inflamed, as It might become uncontrollable. This undoubtedly Is fully appreciated In France, and there Is every reason to sup pose that France will see the way to re lieve the public anxiety and render the possibility of an extension of the sphere of conflict out of the question." Baron Hayashi added that he was In a position to absolutely deny the reports that Japan was violating the neutrality of the waters ot Borneo. RUSSIAN ADMIRAL BROKE WORD Promised ' de Jonquleres (o .Leave and Then Stayed. PARIS, May 9. Orders have been sent to the civil and naval authorities in French Indo-Chlna not to permit the junc tion within French waters of the Russian naval forces under Admiral Rojestvensky and Rear-Ad mlral Nebogatoft. Instruc tions have also been sent to Admiral de Jonquleres, the French naval commander, to see that Rojcstvenskyfully observes the promises he has already given to leave French waters. These orders resulted from the receipt of a detailed dispatch, giving an account of Admiral de Jonquleres meeting with Rojestvensky. The dispatch says the Rus sian squadron made a four days cruise outside .the Jour-mile limit and then re turned last Saturday, anchoring at Kong-" haiBay, coast of Annam, to take on pro visions and fresh water. When Admiral de Jonquleres was informed of tho Rus sians' return, he proceeded to Konghal and requested Admiral Rojestvensky to with draw Immediately outside the territorial waters. The Russian Admiral gave de Jonquleres his word that he intended to leave his anchorage and take to the open sea. He also Informed de Jonquleres that in his communications with the land he had not violated any of the neutrality regulations and that the stops of the Russian squadron along the Indo-Chlna coast were for the purpose of resting the crews. The Russian Admiral said he would depart the following day. The French Admiral then returned from Konghal to advise the French Govern ment of the result of the Interview. He returned to Konghal yesterday to" sea whether Rojcstven sky's promise to go to sea had been carried out and found tho Russian warships still at their anchorage, but preparing to depart. Admiral Rojestvensky assured him that the entire squadron would leave during the night. The announcement was mad today that the French government will publish a yellow book concerning French observ ance of neutrality during the events in the Far East. The publication will in clude the Instructions sent to officers and agents and the telegrams exchanged. It Is said that these will show the minute' precautions which the government has taken to prevent a violation of France's neutrality. One purpose of the publica tion Is to answer the rumors vrecently circulated alleging specific breach of neutrality. NHA TRANG. Annam. May 9. Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron, which has been cruising for several days, off Vafong Bay, sailed this morning. RUSSIANS BUYING UP COAL. Charter Colliers at Exorbitant Price, humored Loss of Torpedo-Boats. VICTORIA, B. C, May 9. Japanese ad vices received today reflect sanguine feel ing with regard to the expected naval battle. Considerable temper Is displayed by many papers regarding alleged breaches of French neutrality. The Rus sians, through secret agents, are alleged to have bought up all the available coal .supplies of Hong Kong. Saigon and Singa pore, and ten colliers are said to have been aurreptitlousiy chartered. Russians are insuring the vereels and granting bo nuses to crews. Large shipments of coal are also reported to have been made by a foreign firm at Mojl for the Russians. At Saigon a number of natives were captured endeavoring to set Are to the Russian store of coal. Rumors are current that the Russian squadron has lost many torpedo craft dur ing thevvoyage. THe Kokumln, a semi-official paper of Toklo, publishes a report from Port Arthur that the Japanese training-ship Tsusklshima. which disappeared six years ago with over 300 apprentices oa board, has been found .among the vessels sunk at Port Arthur by the Russians. Saw Russians at Kamranh Bay. HONG KONG, May 9. The German steamer Neumuhelm arrived here today from Colombo, March 3S, and reported having sighted 35 vessels, of which 20 were warships, in the vicinity of Kamranh Bay. Annam. May 5. The coasting steamer Haimun. which also has reached this port, observed a Japanese cruiser oft Amoy, Straits of Formosa. Prepare to Evacuate Harbin. LONDON, May 9. The correspondent at Moscew of the Times hears that the Rus sian Red Cross hospitals will fee removed to CMt&. iareparatlea ferUke probaste eracaat&B of liarbta. TOUDO CUTS SWATH OF DEATH Marquette, Kansas, Right in ' Path of Its Destruc tive Sweep. TWENTY-NINE ARE" DEAD Almost Every House In Its Track Re duced to Ruins Sarvivors Grope In Dark Among .Wreckage to Rescue. MARQUETTE, Xas., May 9. Follow Ing a terrific rainstorm, a tornado from the south tore a path-thfough the resi dence part of this town at midnight last night, destroying almost every house in Its path and 'causing the death of 2D and injury to 4A persons, several of whom "will die. An unusually hot and oppressive afternoon, during which the atmos phere was loaded with electricity, was followed by a night peculiar for a del uge of rain. This continued until 11:55 P. M., when the tornado, which had formed about three nflles south of town, spent Its full force among the best residences, dashing them into ruins. In which their occupants were entombed. It was gone in five minutes and continued to mark Its path with devastation for many miles northward. The roaring of the wind and crash ing of the wreckage it swept with It was followed by a moment of silence, but this was soon broken by the srroans and cries of the many Injured and of tne terrified survivors. Then the more courageous and cool-headed began to creep forth with lanterns, and soon every ablebodled person In town was engaged in the search for the dead and the rescue of the injured. Dead or mangled bodies were found pinned down among plies of lumber, which had been houses, some crushed beyond hope of their holding a spark of life. others pinned down by an arm or a. leg. In which the bones were smashed and only a shred of flesh held them. Cut Off From Help. The .people of the town were de pendent entirely on their own re sources, for all telegraph and telephone wires were down and only by sending out to neighboring towns was It pos sible to get help. Not until S o'clock in the morning did physicians begin to arrive from outside, and they set to work to care for the wounded. . The main path of the storm was through the residence section west of the main street, and It wrecked com pletely every house, with two or three exceptions.' Of the many modern resi dences, only that of R. A. Thompson re mains standing. The Swedish Luther an and MethpdIst Church and the Methodist parsonage were demolished. Temporary hospitals were made In the Swedish Lutheran parsonage and sev eral residences, while the dead were laid In rows In Olat Olson's store to await identification. When the Asso ciated Press representative arrived. Just before daybreak, he found six In jured in one room of the parsonage, while In an adjoining room were eight bodies of persons who had died of in juries. There were similar scenes in half a dozen other houses. Dr. Lund, the Lutheran pastor, was passing about among the suffering, ministering to their comfort! while two score other persons, working under his direction, cared for the injured at other points. When the missing in Marquette had been pretty thoroughly accounted for. the searchers directed their attention to the" surrounding country. Soon half a dozen wagonloads of dead and in jured hnd been brought to the town from the district adjoining it on -the south. 'Saved as If by Miracle., The sufferers tell of many narrow escapes from death. lone Saileen. the Infant daughter of Charles Saileen, was lifted -in her bed and carried to the middle of the street, receiving only a few scratches. Saileen and his wife were dangerously injured. The mattress upon which the baby daughter of the Rev. Mr. Smith lay was doubled up in such a manner as to cover the child and protect it from falling timbers. In. spite of the de struction of the Smith house, the entire family escaped injury. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Ellvln were car ried on their bed a distance of 500 feet and laid down without being seriously Injured. The tornado cut a clean swath 100 yards In width through the town's entire length. As It came at midnight; ' Urb people were caught without a moment's warning. Some of the victims were killed as they lay asleep; others, maimed and bleeding, awoke to find themselves burled In the wreckage of their former homes. The Dead. GUS ANDERSON. TILL.IB E&LERSON, A. A. ANDERSON AND -Wim. . blanhb' swrrzKR. MRS. ELMER HTJTTGREN. . lbna awrrzBR. '- NINA SW1TZER. - 4 , ANNA CARISON. M. P. NELSON, TTIFS AND THREE CHIL DREN, A. SJOGREN. OLAF HANSON AND WIFE. GOTTFRIED NELSON, TVIKE AND CHILD.- ELMER NELSON. MRS. PORTIER AND CHILD, NINA ROBERTS. CARL WARNQ UIST. MRS. J. A. CARLSON, CLYDE NORRIS. ELMER CARLSON. ARTHUR CARSON, Most Seriously InjHred. Hot Briton; O. S. Stvln and wife: J.-Crlton and wife; Mrst. C. McCenelck: William Barklry and wife; Cbariea Roberts, irlfe aaa three chil dren; Ansa DltUorr; John Dltloff: M. Sjogren; Mre. But; Off Carlson; Beata Swensra; M. Coulsoa and c&Udrea: Andrew reUroon. -wife-; Swaa Hart: Mrs. S. Hart, face and arau lac erated: two Orndorff sitters, arms aad cseat lacerates; Mrs. Artel Swatow. s fractured, face and head cut: C&aries Saleea. coUarfeeae broken, ribs tractvred. serious; Mr. Charles Saleea. hip crsabed. abfestee pvacturtd. seri oua; Mrs. Afevlst. eca.lp " vested : Carl Alqulst. bor. badly brutal : Axsea Ha&seo. cfeest crashed ta, badly cut; Mr. and Mra. SHerUoa. hmed;ad: cat; Gottfried Ne4:s two. Tkree FasoM InEtraaeBtg Travel More Tkaa Sixty HQcs Over Moun tains asd Throtigi Oanyeas to ta& Interior of Idaho. WELCOME ORDER RAILWAY CONDUCTORS That wealth, culture and the pursuit of progressive ideas do not iouow tne une ot the railroads exclusively was proven by a very remarKabie purcnase recently made by Mr. Lee Bunch, a prominent and wealthy mining man ot Garden City, Idaho. The purchase was no. less than a costly Aeolian Orchestrelle. a .handsome Weber piano and a Metrostyle Pianola, all em bodying thCvlatest and most approved ideas of the weber Aeolian Company, the largest, wealthiest and most progressive manufacturers of musical Instruments in the world. Before reaching their destination Mr. Bunch's handsome home at Garden City, Idaho these instruments had to Journey over tne mountains from Boise a dis tance of over 69 miles, ot A-ery devious, rough roadway. Probably nowhere are instruments of this character more appreciated than at places remote from musical centers. Mr. Bunch, who was one of the earliest pur chasers of the Pianola when. It was first Introduced in the West, often found him self at a loss in interpreting a composi tion, and while dissatisfied with his own Interpretation, could find no better author ity; he was accordingly exceedingly glad to avail himself of the opportunity to se cure the Metrostyle Pianola, which fur nishes an absolutely faultless guide to Interpretation. The Orchestrated Music Rolls recently arranged.for the Aeolian Orchestrelle. are the means of directing the proper use of the stops, so as to produce the orchestral effects intended for the composition. Eilers Piano House, exclusive dealers in these high-class Instruments in the Northwest. Is now having a most ex traordinary demand for them, and- also for the Pianola Piano, which combines In a single case a piano and Metrostyle Pianola, the famous Weber piano being one of the makes with which the Metro style Pianola la thus combined. So suc cessful has this combination proven that the Pianola-Piano is called "the first complete piano." All these instruments arc purchasable In very moderate monthly installments by those who desire. Stores S51 Washington street, corner Park. Portland: also San Francisco. Stockton and Oakland. Cal.: Spokane and Seattle. Wash'.; Boise and Lewiston, Idaho. tier, lee cut off. arm broken: Charles Roberts, wounds about the face, hands and feet; Jacquet Renliw. foot hurt; A. J. Anderson, bruised and cut; Anna Anderson. hip braised; Mrs. Sam Norris. wounded back and head; Jone Saleen. leg brulid and cut; Two daughters and son of Andrew Peterson, ellftit. Sensational reports were sent out during the day of 100 persons injured. These proved to be Incorrect. 'Whole Families Killed. In several cases entire families have been killed. A roan named Switzer, a night watchman at the railroad, yards, lost his three children. J. P. Nelson, his wife and three children were found dead. Two other children were not at home and escaped injury. During the day Carl Warnqulst and Mrs. J. A. Carlson died of their wounds. Several of the others arc suffering from broken limbs and internal Injuries. Tonight order has been jbrought out of the chaos, and a relief committee has begun dispensing relief. Among the relief set from nearby towns were 150 pupils from Bethany College, who acted as nurses. (Marquette Is a town of 1300 people in McPherson- County. It is in the exact center of Kansas, and In the richest farm ing country jn the state.) HAVOC WROUGHT'AT ST. JOSEPH Elevator and Other Buildings Are "Wrecked and Four Men. In Peril. ' ST. JOSEPH, Mo., May 9. A terrific rain and wind storm tonight caused havoc to many buildings In this city and vicin ity. At Elwood, Kan., across the Mis souri River from this city, a large ele vator belonging to the Harroun Company was partially destroyed. Four men are Imprisoned In the wreckage, and It Is be lieved they cannot be extricated alive. Loss, J100.000. The walls of a five-story brick building in St. Joseph's street, belonging to the Roberts-Parker Grocery Company, were blown down. Five men In the building narrowly escaped. MUCH DA3IAGE AT KIXGMAX. Brick. Building Demolished and Man Fatally Injured. KINGMAN, Kan.. May 9. A wind storm here this afternoon did much damage to buildings. One two-story brick structure was demolished and John I Franks was fatally injured. The wheat crop was not much hurt by the wind. ITALY STANDS BEHIND HER Ready to Spend Any Sum to Save Murderess From Gallows. NEW YORK. May 9. Gustavo Tostl. acting Consul-Gcneral for Italy in New York, today said he had received instruc tions from his government, both from Rome and Washington, to spend $100,000. if necessary, in the defense of Anna Va- lentlna. He declared that she had not been given a fair trial, and that the treat- between Italy and the United States, which guarantees Italian subjects the same consideration as citizens of this country, had been violated. Application will be made to the Federal courts to re vise the case, Mr. Tostl said. Appeals to Supreme Court. TRENTON, N. J.. May 9. Judge Xan- ning. In the United States District Court, today refused to grant a writ of habeas corpus applied for by counsel for Anna Valenlna. who is under sentence to be hanged at Hackensack on May 12, for the murder of Rosa Salza. Counsel for the condemned woman claimed that she had not had a fair trial, but County Prosecutor Koster, of Bergen County, denied this al legation. An appeal to the United States Supreme Court was taken. The appeal probably will postpone the execution some time. Governor "Will Consider Reprieve. WASHINGTON. May 9.-Acting Secre tary of State Loomls is in receipt of a telegram from Governor Stokes at Tren ton, stating that so far no application for a reprieve In the case ot Anna Valcn tlna. under sentence of death for the mur der of Resa Salza. had been made to him, that It appears that the courts are still open to her, but if that should not be so he will give weighty consideration to the application to the State Department, based on a request of the Italian Ambas sador, that the execution of sentence be postponed. The Governor stated further that his power te grant a reprieve was only for a limited time. Spokane Railroad Man Promoted. IL. Art Dept. Storeggggg Ija Weplace onale lodij 500 p 25c Center Pieces 12ic PureN Linen Centerpieces, 18x18; regular price 25c, today at 12V2 15c Printed Voile He 18c Embr'd Swiss I2lc Today wc place on.sale 5000 yards Printed Voile, light, medium and dark colors, one hundred j2 newest patterns to select from; regular pric .toe, toaay at Today we place on sale 3000 yards lace and em broidered stripe Swiss, large variety choice designs, full range of colors; regular price j ISc, today at 1$V' v 75c Chiffon Veils 43c $1.50 Chiffon Veils 98ci kr Chiffon Veils for hat drapes or veiling, 2-inch xa. o. uoruer in navy, Drown white, black, green and fancy figured; regular price 7oc, to day at 43 Circular Chiffon Veils, with satin border in navy, brown, white, tan, green and black, with satin border, two-toned effect jj; regular price $1.50, today at 98 35c Handkerchiefs 17c 18c Handkerchiefs 12c J fi On sale today 100 dozen sheer linen lawn Hand- kerchiets, with hand embroidered initial; regu lar price 3oc, today at 17 35c Hosiery 25c On sale today women's-white embroidered Hand- Kercmeis, scawopeu ann nemsmcuea Doraer; regular price ISc, today at 12j 25c Half Hose 17c On sale today women's black lisle lace Stockings, On salotoday men's fast black cotton Half-Hose; . special value at 35c, today at 25 regular price 25c, today at 17c; three for 50 Mannish Shirts $1.00 20c Handkerchiefs 12ic W The new mannish Shirts for women's and Misses' wear in solid colors, fancy stripes and figures; special value at $1.00 Men's pure Irish linen, plain white H. S. Handkerchiefs, assorted widths of hemi regu lar price 20c, today at Great Millinery Bargain $1.50 Straw Braid 37c 1000 pieces fine, quality Straw Braid, comprising wood, yctta, silk and lace braids, all the new and wanted colors. This Avill be the last op portunity this season to buy these braids at such Bargain Prices. Regular" values .$1.50 to $1.00 for 10-yard pieces; today your choice at 3T Our Great May White Sale Still in Force, Offers Exceptional Bargains Lace Curtains Irish Point, Grand Duchess, Battenberg, Renaissance, Xottingham, Brussels effects, etc. Regular price $1.00, at Regular price .1.50, at Regular price $2.00, at Regular price $2.50, at Regular price $3.00, at T . . .78 Regular price $3.50, at ...98& Regular price $4.00,. at SI. 49 Regular price $5.00. at .1.98 Regular 'price $G.50, at .2.19 Regular price $.50, at t ipTnan. Wolfe & Co, $2.68 fffT) S3.10 Vm $3.85 Hf S4.95 n, ...$5.75 VI Spokane, has been elected secretary- Kaslo & Slocan Railway Company, tho the place of "W. H. Allen, resigned. R. treasurer and auditor of the Hill com- International Navigation &. Trading Com- Kellager has been appointed cashier ot panles known as the Kootenai Railway pany. Limited, and the Bedlington & Nel- . the same companies, with offices at Spo- & Navigation Company. Limited; the son Railway Company. Mr. Fortler takes kanc. , THE WOMAN'S STORE SILVERFIELD'S FOURTH AND MORRISON SPRING SUITS REDUCED "We are offering splendid reductions on some of our finest and. most popular Spring Suits in serges, etamines and mixtures in plaids blue, gray, brown and black. The blouses are .beautifully cut and made in the very fashionable Empress or military styles, finished with different trimmings of lace and silk braid; all have the leg-o '-mutton sleeves. The skirts are all in the plaited styles and of the round length. Not one of these suits has been in stock for over two weeks, but we must keep up with our competitors; so having no old stock as everything in our new store i entirely new we' find it necessary to sacrifice some of our best sellers, and are there fore offering you for a very few days the finest Spring Suits at the reduction printed below, and ce the suits in'Morrison-street window. $32.50 Suits $21.65 $35.00 Suits $23.85 $37.50 Suits $26.15 $42.50 Suits $29.35 NEW WALKING SKIRTS. FOR SPRING We have just received an elegant line of Walking Skirts for the Spring and! Summer season skirts of black, blue, brown, and light gray Panama Cloth, of me dium7 and light weights; all are in the very fashionable, full plaited styles; prices 57.50 10.00, $12.50, 915.00. . THE NEWEST MILLINERY We keep our stock of Trimmed and Pattern Hats complete at all times. We are constantly receiving shipments of the very latest styles as no firm can keep abreast of the World of FashioK "by buying their en tire stock at the beginning of the season. It must be replenished con stantly in order that the ladies of Portland be as up-to-date as those of our Eastern cities. This is what we are doing; this is the reason that our hats have a certain tone, lard to define lut easy to notice, which has placed us in the front rank of Portland's Millinery Stores. We have just received and are showing some very handsome sailor shapes in walk ing hats of the new Milan straw braids. You will be' surprised at the' extremely reasonable prices. BEAUTIFUL NEW WAISTS In our Fourth-street wlndowwe are making; a splendid showing- of foeautl . ful India. Lawn and Mull Waists is yoke effects, trimmed with Valen ciennes lace and genuine hand-embroidery, leg-o'-mutton sleeves and deep cuffs, buttoned at either- backTor front; price f 1.36 ta f 128 WE STORE, GLEAN AND REPAIR FUR GARMENTS We have the iaeet faciliti for rtodilig, awl repairing fur garments, aad do so during the Summer stasia at rtdveed prices. We ako cjwfect acopIte cjsld-storage plant for th care of fars daring tie warm months. Garments rfairdty is new will he stored free ef charge for the Summer.