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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 24, 1906)
2 THE MORNING OREGONI AN, FRIDAY. AUGUST 24, 1906. 11 HUSBAND BY FREAK OF FATE Mistake of St. Louis Belle Changes Course of . . Three Lives. DIVORCE WILL CORRECT IT Puts Unsigned Notes Rejecting One and Accepting Other Suitor in Wrong Envelopes Takes Consequences for Tears. ST. LOUIS, Aug. 23. (Special.) The suit for divorce begun by Robert T. Stur geon, assistant cashier of the Merchants' Laclede National Bank, and a member of one of the most prominent families of 6t. Louis has revealed a strange ro mance. In which fate Intervened between a young woman and the man she Intend ed to marry and gave her another hus band. A mistake In mailing two letters changed the courses of three lives, and It Is only now, after six years, that there Is a chance the tangle will be straightened out. A friend of Mrs. Sturgeon told the following story today: Two Leaders Among Suitors. "Miss Amy Bay, a Virginia girl, came to St. Louis In the late '90s and soon made herself a social favorite by her beauty and attractive ' manners, and gained many admirers. Among the num ber were Mr. Sturgeon and a young Louis ville man, and these two were soon run ning a hot race In the lead of others as rivals for her hand. Finally, formal dec larations came from both, and it was necessary for Miss Bay to make her choice. Xotes In Wrong Envelopes. "She decided In favor of the young Kentucklan. She wrote to him a letter of acceptance of his suit, the note being written without superscription. She alBO wrote a kindly letter to Mr. Sturgeon, ex pressing her sorrow that she could not return his love. This letter also did not contain the name of the person for whom It was Intended. "Then It was that a mischievous fate Intervened. She placed the letter to Mr. Sturgeon in an envelope and addressed it to the young Kentucklan, and the letter for the Kentucklan was placed in the envelope addressed to Mr. Sturgeon. "Thereupon Mr. Sturgeon hurried to Miss Bay's home as an accepted suitor. The young woman, when she realised what she had done, had not quite the heart to tell Mr. Sturgeon of her mis take." SQUEEZED IN THE FLURRY Brokerage Firm of M. G. Sage & Co. Compelled to Surrender. NEW YORK, Aug. 23. The brokerage oftices of M. G. Sage & Co., in this city and in Jersey City, which suspended yes terday, were visited today by a large number of the patrons of the company and its various agenlg in other cities, who wanted to know what the company in tends to do about settling its accounts. It is said that the concern has 25,000 ac counts to be adjusted throughout the country, a large number of which are lo cated along the route of their wires to New Orleans, which it formerly operated. According to one report, the losses amount to $2,000,000. William Beverly, the chief clerk of the company, "-as today appointed assignee. The postal authori ties today held up a quantity of the com pany's mail in the New York Postofflce. Assignee Beverly later said: "In check ing over the accounts of M. G. Sage & Co., I And the liabilities about $330,000; assets, $116,000, divided in different banks through out the country." Albert J. Adams, Jr., son of "Al" Ad ams, the former policy king, said he was the largest creditor and the chief loser. Mr. Adams continued: "The business of the company and the extent of the failure have been greatly exaggerated, and the total liabilities will not exceed $350,000. I am confident that if the creditors are" patient, they will be paid in full." He said his father was in no way connected with the firm. Could Not Collect Margins. NEW YORK. Aug. 23. The suspen sion of the firm of Franklin & Billon, members of the Consolidated Stock Exchange was announced today. The inability of the firm to collect addi tional margins from customers after the upward movement 'of the market last week is reported to be the cause of the suspension. . A member of the firm today, esti mated the liabilities at $100,000, and assets at $30,000 to $40,000. He said the firm hopes to compromise with Its creditors and resume operations. ' Record Price for Exchange Seat. NEW YORK, Aug. 23. A seat on the New York Exchange was sold for $93,000 today. This is the record price for a seat on the Exchange, and was reached but once before. MAKE DALNY FREE PORT Open to All Nations for Trade With Leased Territory. ' LONDON, Aug. 23. A cable dispatch to the Japanese Embassy here explains that Tort Dalny will be open to the business of all nations, and that it will be a free port for all exports or Imports as far as the - Province of the Kwang Tung and leased territory on the Liao Tung Penin sula through Port Dalny are concerned. Japan has also decided to permit ships of all nations to engage In trade and navigation between Port Dalny and the various open ports of Japan from the same date. FIGHT MINIMUM RATE BILL Association Fraternities In Conven - tlon Passes a Pledge. DETROIT, Aug. 23. The convention of the Associated Fraternities of America today adopted a resolution pledging the association to fight any attempt In any of the 39 state Legisla tures that meet next Winter to pass a minimum rate bill. A resolution also was adopted ad vocating a fraternal tuberculosis sani tarium at Las "Vegas, N. M. Those unhappy persons who suffer from nervousness and dyspepsia should use Carter's Little Nerve Pills, made express ly for this class. Fifth, Sixth and Washington Streets Every Word in This Printed Announcement Must be Backed Up by the Goods in the Store OLDS, WORTMAN & KING For Friday's 1 73d u Economy Sale1 We Offer Most Surprising Portland's Most Complete "Telephone Store" The other day, as a train came rolling: in at the Union Sta tion, an old lady, not accustomed to traveling, hailed the con ductor, who happened to be Just passing, and asked. "Conductor, what door shall I set out by?" "Either door, ma'am," graciously answered the conductor. "The enr stops at both ends." It doesn't matter a bit which door yon enter the store by to dayyou'll And yourself surrounded by bargains at all points. The sale la stoln all-overj every department participates. And the end of the day will end one of the moat remarkable special bura-aln events of all the yenr. Come In at any door, at any time durlnsr the day the tore faces three of Portland's busiest streets Fifth, Sixth and Washington. $12.50 White Serge Jackets $4.98 Chic, natty styles, dainty, handsome English serge and Bedford cord materials, built in hip length and boxy cut, smartly tailored in severely plain, mannish effects. Best $12.50 values of the sea son, adaptable for year-round theater or cafe wear. A few, to close, $4 98 today at V A Maker Sold Us These at Half Price! $1.00 Silks 49c Our Dress Goods Patrons Share the Luck A manufacturer's note came due; he was "short" on cash and "long" on pretty, stylish fabrics piled high on his tables. Our buyer happened along and bought liberally at the price concession allowed it was half saved! Why not These goods were in the lot; we'll share the good fortune with you if you'll buy Friday or Saturday. More later about this "buy." N , 42 and 44-inch silk and wool Crepe de Chine, in all the following wanted shades: Pinks, light blue, champagne, tans, castor, browns, myrtie, royal and navy blue. Regular $1.00 grade special for Friday and Saturday at, yard 49 A Wash Petticoat Special to Interest Hosts of Women Annex Second Floor. Pretty $1.50 Skirts for 98c. Save a third today and share in these great values. Read: Ladies' Wash Petticoats of plain blue or - light brown chambray or blue and white striped seer sucker; assorted styles of flounces. Regular price $1.50 special at 98 Here's a Howdy-do! Children's Stylish Jackets Reduced a Third Second Floor. Too late to re-order and fill' in the gaps so we're going to take drastic ( measures and close these lines. Mothers will profit in worth-while degree by today.'s reduction. Children's Jackets in three-quarter length, in fine all-wool plain and lancy materials, wimmea m 6ilk braids, velvet and fancy buttons; ages from 3 to 6 years. Regular prices from $6.00 to $12.50 special from $4.00 to $8.44 A Trio q,f Temptations for Femininity Women's Furnishing Shops First Floor. Gloves Belts Laces WOMEN'S SILK GLOVES. Two-clasp Silk Net Gloves, with lisle palms and fancy embroidered back. Regular value $1.25 special, pair 85 12-button-length Silk Mesh Gloves, regular value $1.75 special, pair $1.25 WOMEN'S WASH BELTS. A line of White Dnck Belts, with gilt buckle. Worth 35c to 50c special 25 LACES AND INSERTIONS. Thousands of yards Valenciennes Laces and Inser tions, 1-2 to 2 inches wide. Worth to $1.00 special, dozen 2off A Pair of Strong Drawing Cards Held Out to Buyers of Ribbons and Shirtwaist Patterns Women's Furnishing Shops First Floor. 35c AND 40c TAFFETA RIBBONS 25. Best grade all-silk Taffeta Ribbons, 3 1-2, 4 and 4 1-2 inches wide. Worth 35c and 40c special, yard 25 WAIST PATTERNS A SALE. . Today we will place on sale a fine lot of hand embroidered Shirtwaist Length Patterns at special reduced prices, as follows: Regular $ 3.50 value special $2.25 Regular $ 5.00 value special .....$3.48 Regular $ 7.50 value special $4.98 Regular $10.00 value special $7.00 Regular $12.00 value special $7.98 A Snap for Linen Buyers First Floor. TABLE DAMASK 16J YARD. Heavy Cotton Table Damask, dice pattern, 36 in., special, yard '....16 THE OLDS, WORTMAN & KING STORE Buying Inducements Portland's Greatest Garment Store Contributes a Stirring Trio of Typical Bargains "Round-ups" are completed, garment stocks were never so clean as now. Never in the history of the big garment salons have-we been so ready to enter upon a new season, with decks .cleared and "holy-stoned" of the passing season's stocks, and loaded to the guards with magnificent new lines for a budding season. And yet here and there a little lot of Summer raiment protrudes above the sea of Autumn apparel, like tiny isles in the ocean. They must be swept away. Prices sharply cut must be the instrument of destruction. Among the stop-overs are some pretty White English Serge Jackets, worth $12.50 take your pick today at 4.98. A lot of Covert Coats, chic styles, short and tight fitting, values from $6.50 to $35.00 choose any one you wish at HALF PRICE. And then a lot of dainty White Linen Wash Skirts occupies counter room needed for Fall wearables; $5.00 to $3.50 values you may have at $2.49. $10.00 to $15.00 Skirts for $4.98. A wonderful coterie of bargains. "A little detail" read: Covert Jackets for One-Half . Choose from any of the short, tight-fitting styles. Some collarless, others with notch and shawl col lars of velvet or materials. All splendidly tai lored, some in plain styles, others in trimmed ef ' f ects, with strappings, stitching and buttons. Val ues from $6.50 to $35.00 Choose any today at , HALF PRICE special Women's and Children's Underwear and Hosiery Specials First Floor. Knit Underwear WOMEN'S $1.25 VESTS 85. White mercerized, medium-weight Cotton Vests, high neck, long sleeves, silk trimmed. Regular value $1.25 special 85J WOMEN'S 75c VESTS 50. White Lisle Vests, sleeveless, fine crocheted yoke. Regular 75c value special 50 MISSES' 35c VESTS OR PANTS lO. Misses' White Lisle Vests, long and no sleeves, knee-length pants to match. Regular value 35c special, each .'.jlO Hosiery .WOMEN'S $1.00 HOSE 65J. Highly mercerized black lace lisle Hose, imported, assorted styles, full finished. Regular value $1.00 special, pair 65 CHILDREN'S 25c HOSE 17. Children's fine ribbed, fast black, seamless Hose, double knee, heel and toe, sizes 7 to 10. Regular value 25c special, pair 17J IT -i Amazing Bargains in Friday's Hourly Sale of Shoes Annex 1st Floor, Sixth Street None of the items advertised under this head will be sold at less than regular prices EXCEPT during hours specified below. 8 A. M. to 9 A. M. Infants' $1.50 Shoes 49c. Infants' Shoes in several pretty styles, patent and kid leathers, button and lace, sizes 2 to 6. Regu lar value $1.50 special, pair 49 9 A. M. to 10 A. M. Women's $2.00 Oxfords $1.49 Women's Black Oxfords in five styles, plain toes and patent tips, Blucher cut and lace, lightweight sole. Regular value $2.00 special, pair. .$1.49 10 A. M. to 11 A- M. Women's $5.00 Shoes $2.69 Women's patent leather Dress Shoes, hand-turn soles, matt kid top leather, Louis heels. Regular value $5.00 special, pair $2.69 11 A. M. to 12 M. 'Men's $3.50 Oxfords $2.39 Men's Oxfords, patent or gunmetal calf, Blucher cut, welt soles, well made and stylish. Regular value $3.50 special, pair $2.39 12 M. to 1 P.M. Men's $4.00 Oxfords $2.98 Men's best grade patent and demi-glaze Oxfords, made over new and down-to-date lasts; several styles to select from. Regular value $4.00 . special, pair ... $2.98 Men's News Hosiery and Wash Ties the Topics Annex First Floor. MEN'S 25c HOSIERY 15. A line of men's Fancy Hose, also plain black, with dropstitch. Regular value 25c special, pair 15 No Phone $5 to $8:30 White Linen Shirts $2.49 Pretty White Wash Skirts, in round lengths, five and seven-gored styles, some in plaited flounce effects, others trimmed in strappings, stitchings and buttons. $5.00 to $S.50 values d p A Q to close, today at - Astounding Millinery Bargains ! Trimmed Hats Worth $20 for 98 Cents Think of it ! And hurry to the store. . This is cleaning up with a ven geance ! It means a tremendous loss to us in dollars and cents for one day, but my! what a lot of friends we'll make and we'll balance up the season's books, too. It's like taking a dose of bitter medicine at one gulp soon over and hoping for good results. Take any of the $10.00, $15.00 or $20.00 Trimmed Hats in the house QO while they last today at S OC $2.50 DUCK HATS 49.- Women's and misses' Duck Hats, values at $2.00 and $2.50 rt TT I. Great News for Sewing Machine and Rug Buyers Fourth Floor. $22.85 OLDS, WORTMAN & KING SEWING " MACHINE $18.75. 0., W. & K. Sewing Machine, high arm, ball-bearing, oak cabinet, five drawers, box top; guaran teed for 10 years. The best maehine on the mar ket. Regular value $22.85 special. . .'.$18.75 $2.50 W06L VELVET RUGS $1.65. Wool Velvet Rugs, 6ize 27x54 inches, Oriental and floral designs. Regular value $2.50 sp'l..$ 1.65 IP. M. to 2 P. M. Women's $3.00 White Duck Oxfords $1.98 Women's fine white Sea Island Duck Blucher cut Oxfords, made on the new auto last, Goodyear welt soles. Regular value $3.00 sp'l, pr..$1.98 2 P.M. to 3 P. M. Women's $5.00 Shoes and Oxfords $1.98 12,000 pairs women's Shoes and Oxfords, tan and champagne, in broken lines. Values to $5.00 special, pair .". . . .$1.98 . 3 P. M. to 4 P.M. Women's $5.00 Oxfords $2.98 Women 's best patent and ' demi-glaze Oxfords, in the latest styles and newest lasts. Values to $5.00 special, pair ..$2.98 4 P. M. to 5 P. M. Girls' Shoes Girls' Shoes, in two styles, made by Williams & Hoyt, in nice kid stock, patent tip, welt sole, good ' 1- A 111. J- -I weight, with medium extension edj Sizes IIV2 to 2, reg. value $2.50 sp'l, pair $1.89 Sizes 8y2 to 11, reg. value $2.00 sp'l, pair $1.69 Sizes 6 to 8, reg. value $1.75 sp'l, pair $1.39 SP. M. to 6 P. M. Boys' Shoes A broken line of boys' Shoes, kid and calf leath ers, good-weight soles, wear well. Values to $3.00 Sizes 9 to 2 special at, pair. $1.69 Sizes 24 to 514 special at, pair $1.89 MEN'S 25c WASH TIES 17 A line of men's Four-in-Hand Wash Ties, in white and assorted colors. Regular value 25c special 17J The 'Different Store" Orders Filled on Friday Specials ! $10 to $15 White Linen Skirts $4.98 These garments are in plain white and oyster gray linens, circular and gored styles, some plain tai lored, others trimmed in dainty embroideries, straps and stitchings. Regular $10.00 to $15.00 bkirts to close, today f A Q Q at. , p-T,SU Sensational Price Cuts in Fashionable Silks Rich, Handsome $1.25 Crepe de Chines 83 c yd. Values such as these are nnmatchable, and will crowd the salons of the annex with eager buyers these two days Fri day and Saturday. 24-inch black all-silk Crepe de Chine, very heavy grade' and deep rich black. Regular $1.25 grade special for Friday and Saturday, O O yard . OOC 19-inch all-silk Black Taffeta, extra good value at the regular price of 60c yard special for Friday and Saturday only, AfZr yard 1 rfUC Of Special Interest to Housekeepers Third-Floor News. v Get ready for the long Winter evenings. Fit your home thro 'out with the peerless "Block" lights. Unsurpassed for brilliancy and satisfactory results to users. . Take elevator to Third Floor. Block Gas Lights, complete with burner, mantle and globe special Oc Imperial Gas Lights, complete with burner, mantle and globe special ; ; 50 WHISK BROOMS. Good quality, well finished Regular 10c value special 6 Regular 20c value special 1G Regular 35c-value special 23 c Regular 50c value special 35J Glass Lemon Juice Extractor special 3J Colonial Candlesticks, 0 inches high, with candle, shade holder and fancy shade special 69 $5.00 TOM AND JERRY SETS $2.50. Tom and Jerry sets of 13 pieces, decorated tint, flowers and. gold line. Regular value $5.00 special $2.50 A Bargain Triplet In Jewelry's Realm Annex First Floor. 15c STERLING SILVER SCARF PINS 8S An assortment of Sterling Silver Scarf Pins, in a variety of head designs, French gray and oxidized finish. Regular value 15c special S 35c PEARL BELT BUCKLES 23S A line of Pearl Belt Buckles in oval and square shapes, finest mother of pearl, with strongly riv eted cross bar. Regular value 35c special.. 23 $1.15 GILT METAL PURSES 79S A line of Gilt Metal Purses, hammered frame and long chain. Regular value $1.15 special 79 Here's a Bunch of "Live Wires" ( Penny Savers" First Floor. In the Small Wares Shops that await the Friday buyers. Better clip this list and bring it along when you come shopping today : 35c 1-lb. packet French dimity cloth finish Writ ing Paper special 255 25c box Scotia fabric, cloth finish Writing Papei- special 15 15c bottle Le Page's Liquid Glue special 10 White Waxed Paper, in rolls, for wrapping lunches, etc. special, 24 sheets 4f 10c pkg. of 100 Paper Napkins, with colored , borders special 5 15c fine quality double-stitched Whisk Brooms special ' 10 Sticky Fly Paper, 5 double sheets.. 10 $1.00 bottle Coke's Dandruff Cure special.. ..49 25c box Allen's Foot-Ease special ....18J 15c fine imported French Tooth Brushes sp'l. 10 15c can Violet Perfumed Talcum Powder sp'l. 9 Card of 1 dozen best nickel-plated Safety Pins special 4i 15c best ball and socket Garment Fasteners special, dozen 9 19c best English Needle Books special 12 5c spool heavy black Linen Thread special... 3 35c fancy-mounted Shell Back Combs specia..l5 iH
