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T1T3 MOKMXG OREGOXIAN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1907. T T Explanation Is Given of Delay in Action on Olli ver's Bid. WANTS TO DO IT HIMSELF Beliefs Government Can Do Work Bettor Directly and Will Resign If Contract Is Let Action Postponed Two Weeks. WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. (Special.) Chief Engineer John F. Stevens wants to dig the Panama Canal, and it he cannot dig the big ditch without the medium of a contractor, there is likely to be another vacancy at the head of affairs on the isthmus. This is under stood to be the secret of the myste rious holding up of the award of the Panama Canal contract that has ex cited Interest and curiosity for the last two weeks. everybody has been wondering why the administration has been delaying action, on the O.llver bid for digging the canal. One -theory has been that it was due to a fight between rival financial interests, those represented by the contractors underbid by the Olllver firm being credited with the efforts to throw out the lower bidder and take the prize. There have been tangles resrarrilnir Mr. Olllver's nartners. Final ly a positive decision from President Roosevelt, Secretary of War Taft and Chairman blionts, of me Canal Com mission, has been postponed for two weeks longer, ostensibly to complete a full examination of the Olliver bid, but in reality, it is believed, to solve the problem presented by Mr. Stevens' position. One year ago Mr. Stevens was an enthusiastic advocate of the contract idea of canal construction, and It was doubtless his opinion that inclined the President to take the ssme view. Now, it is understood, he has undergone a change of heart, and, after thorough consideration of the revised plans for digging the canal. Is of the opinion that the work will be expedited great ly if the Government assume full con trol of the actual details. Under ex clusive Government direction, Mr. Stevens believes, the canal will be open to the commerce of the world within ten years. An effort has been made to get Mr. Stevrns to change his mind, but he has continued obdurate, and the indications are that the administration will ac cede to his request and that the con struction will be continued by the Government. This Information caused some surprise, as Mr. Stevens testified before the Senate canal committee that he favored building the canal by con tract. Following a conference of the Presi dent with Secretary Taft, Secretary Loeb gave out a formal statement that "the Secretary of War and the Canal Commission will thoroughly examine into the qualifications, experience and achievements of Mr. Olliver and his .associates and into the responsibility of the sureties." Mr. Taft's letter in formed Mr. Olliver that the President was very much inclined to give the contract to Mr. Olliver and his associ ates, but that he would not surrender his right to reject all bids. CALLS BOOKER SENATOR PORAKER TAKES FXIXQ AT NEGRO LEADER'S ACTIVITY. Amusing Episode of Brownsville In quiry Dlscliarged Soldiers Say Townsmen Did Shooting. WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. Five witnesses were examined today in the Brownsville inquiry by the Senate committee on mili tary. All. were members of the dis charged battalion of negro soldiers ex cept ex-Sergeant Luther Thornton, of Company B. He testified that, when aroused by the firing on the night of Au gust 13, he was under the impression that the barracks were being fired upon by people of the town. The next witness called for by Senator Foraker was Winter Washington, and Senator Overman asked if he had said Booker Washington. "No." said Mr. Foraker, "Booker Wash ington is too busy attending to his Sena torial duties to come here." He referred to the interest of Booker T. Washington in the question of having a negro ap pointed to a Federal position in Ohio, patronage which has been regarded as belonging to the Senators from Ohio. Washington's Idea of the Brownsville affair . was that "Mexican greasers" and "Texas cowboys" had done the shooting in order to make trouble for the negro soldiers. HOrSE PASSES HARBOR BILL Adds Provision for Survey of Mis ' sourl River Channel. WASHINGTON. Feb. 7. The' House to day completed and passed the river and harbor appropriation bill, carrying more than JSO.000.OuO. with sundry amendments, all of which were suggested by the chair man of the committee. Burton. Among the Important amendments adopted were: For the maintenance and continuing of the improvement of the Chicago River, J200.000. being an increase of $1SO.OOO. A survey of the Missouri River was authorized, from its mouth to Sioux City. A bill amending the naval appropriation bill was taken up and made the continu ing order. MAKE OPPONENTS RESPONSIBLE Democratic Senators Wash Hands of Santo Domingo Treaty. WASHINGTON. Feb. 7. Democratic Senate leaders decided today that the Republican leaders must take the entire responsibility, If a treaty with Santo Do mingo continuing the present financial relations is ratified. INDIANS MUST HOLD LAND Senate Rejects Provisions Recom mended by Special Committee. . WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. The Indian ap propriation bill received rough handling by the Senate today. The amendments of the committee, especially those suggested by the special committee which went to th Indian Territory last Summer to in- AGA1NS IT PLAN yestigate conditions, were nearly all re jected on points of order. The provision which allowed full-blood Indians of the Indian Territory to sell their surplus land was defeated by a voto of 31 to 82. which leaves in force the pro vision of the law known as tha McCumr amendment, prohibiting the alienation of such land, for 25 years. The debate on the bill today was con fined to the amendment allowing land n'lenation. Stone made the principal Fl3ch for the amendment and Spooner the principal argument against it. May Retreat Before Blizzards. WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. The Senate to day passed a bill providing that no home, stead entry upon public land shall be canceled because of the failure of the entryman thereon to hereafter reside up on the land during the months of De cember, January. February and March. In computing ,the homestead proofs, no credit is to be given for the period of actual absence. Would Repeal Statehood Law. ' WASHINGTON. Feb. 7. Representative Murphy today introduced a bill to repeal the act admitting Oklahoma ta state hood, on the ground that the constitu tional convention of Oklahoma and In dian Territory had failed to comply with the conditions of the Joint statehood act. Lady Cook to Visit Roosevelt. NEW TORK, Feb. 7. Lad,y Cook will visit President Roosevelt in Washing ton Saturday to confer with him on the subject of woman's rights. Lady Cook is the widow of Sir Francis J. Cook, and has a New York home. ' District Attorney for Alaska. WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. The President today cent to the Senate the nomination of John J. Boyce, of California, to be L'nlted States Attorney for Division No. 1 of Alaska. SOONERS IN PEACE VALLEY Valuable Claims Secured by Private Tip From Ottawa. VICTORIA, B. C, Feb. 7. Sooners, acting on pointers received from Ottawa, and reported to have grabbed a large portion of 3,500,000 acres of land in Peace River Valley, granted to the Federal Government by British Columbia under the settlement act of 1884. Though the land was surveyed last Summer, It has not yet been handed over to the Dominion, but a reliable authority, who has just returned from Peace River Valley, says that a large number of valuable- coal and agrlculaural areas have already been staked out by friends of the government now in power. Residents of the Valley say that the etakers have received assurances that when the land is formally turned over their staklngs would, be respected. MAKE ROOSEVELT MEMBER North American Game Association Acts on His Application. QUEBEC. Feb. 7. At the annual meet ing of the North American Fish and Game Association, held here today, an application for membership was received from President Roosevelt and favorably acted upon. The President drew the at tention of the organization to the report that a herd of buffalo in a wild state had been seen In Alberta. Canada, and sug gested that the provincial government see that this herd be given protection. TO END THEATER NUISANCE Manager lYoliman Decides to Stop Ticket Speculation. NEW YORK, Feb. 7. Asserting that speculation In theater tickets had brought about much criticism and 111 feleing against the managers of theaters in New York City, Daniel Frohman to day announced that a conference of the managers of many of the theaters in the city had decided to end the nuisance by allowing no speculation and discontinu ing the sale of tickets to agents and man agers of news stands in the more Impor tant hotels in Manhattan. REVOLT IN ARGENTINE. Rebels Are Reported to Have De feated Government Forces. NEW YORK, Feb. 7. Reports received here today state that a revolutionary out break has occurred in San Juan, Argen tine Republic, in which the rebels defeated the government forces and seized the reins of government. A number of men are reported killed and wounded in the engagement. THE DAY'S DEATH RECORD Ex-Congressman B. W. Harris. BRIDGEPORT, Mass., Feb. 7. For mer Congressman Benjamin W. Harris died at his home here today, aged' S3 years. He was known in Congress as the "father of the new Navy." Jsabelle Urquhart, Actress.. ROCHESTER, N. Y., Feb. 7. Isa bel le Urquhart, the actress, died here tonight. Beach Bill Lost In House. SALEM, Or., Feb. 7. (Special.) The bill by Senator Beach, requiring the Gov ernor to appoint on the Board of Text book Commissioners at least two prac tical educators was defeated In the House this morning by a vote of 17 ayes, 39 noes, 4 absent. Speaker Davey led. the opposition against the proposed change in the personnel of this board, and he was ably assisted by Newell and Camp bell. Those supporting the bill in the de bate that preceded its defeat were Bev erldge, McCue and Freeman. "There is no demand whatever for this legislation, said Campbell, "other than from the teachers themselves. Not a word of complaint has been found with the work of the Commission. On the same grounds that the educators of the state demand representation on this com mission It Is Just as reasonable to ex pect that when the proposed Railroad Commission is created, that at least two members thereof must be men engaged in or interested in the railroad business, because they are acquainted with the de tails of the railroad business. The law is right as it now stands, and should not be amended in this important particu lar." Parker Backs Vp Roosevelt. NEW YORK, Feb. 7. Alton B. Parker, addressing the Maryland Society hert to night, said he believed the President had the right to discharge the negro soldiers at Brownsville, and was Justified In using that power. He condemned the interfer ence of the legislative branch of the gov ernment and attributed its action in the matter to political mohtives. Great Discovery In Egypt. LONDON, Feb. 8. The Times an nounces this morning the sensational discovery by Theo Davis at Thebes or mummy of the- famous Egyptian Queen Teie, Odd Muslinwear Every odd piece we have in the entire stock goes on sale at just one-third . less than the , regular price. Drawers, cor set covers, chemise, gowns and skirts, and if you can find what you want in the assortment, you save This week ivill be one that you will never forget. Prices slashed again. The Odd Lots Sale goes forward with a rush. A 11-week bargains augmented by these Timely Friday Specials. Women's Ext. Size Union Suits WOMEN'S EXTRA SIZE ME RODE COTTON UNION SUITS, medium weight, long sleeve, ankle length. Sizes 40-42-44, $1.50 vaL f)Q Spec'l, garment... V',, WOMEN'S VESTS, Merode make, silk and cotton, low neck, sleeveless, hand finished, silk trimming, ankle and knee length tights to match. Vests in sizes 3, 4 and 5. Tights all sizes. Regular $1.00 GQn value. Special WOMEN'S LACE HOSE, im ported black lace hose, assort ed styles, have spliced heel and double sole. 75c vals., AQgs Special, today 'ut WOMEN'S HOSE, .black mer cerized lisle, spliced heels, double sole, 50c vals., 90r Special, today CHILDREN'S HOSE, broken lines of 15c and 20c black cotton hose, 1 fir Special.. X CHILDREN'S HOSE, broken lot up to 25c pair. fOf Special, today MISSES' VESTS, white lisle, long sleeve, neatly trimmed, ankle length pants to match. 35c values. . Special 1Qn today BOYS' BLOUSE WAISTS, light shades, also white madras blouses. Regular 50c OQ value; special, today. Specials from the China Store Decorated. ' German China, gold-lined and decorations are pink flowers, specially priced like this: 4-Piece Tea Sets, sugar, creamer and spoon holder, regularly worth $1.00 the GOt set; special 11 4-Piece Tea Set, regularly worth 75c. Special, sf only i. 7L. 8-Inch Plates, in assorted col ors, regularly worth $5.00 the dozen. C ? zf C Special tpO.tiJ 8-Inch Plates, worth $2.75 the 8-inch Plates, with gold decora tions, regularly $3.00 the doz- Haviland China, very-special bargains in the following sets: Salad Sets, of 7 pieces, that sell regularly for d0 AO $4.75, spec'l p0.tO Salad Sets, of 13 pieces, worth $5.65 the set, for QQ Oat Meal Sets, of 13 pieces, reg- IJSffi $5.60 Coffee Sets, of 17 pieces, reg. worth $9.60; spe- Ovf CJ? cial, today Soup Sets, of 14 pieces, regu larly worth nn $10.15;' special ...Py uu Roast Sets, 15 pieces, worth $11.45 regular; T OO special, today DECIDE ON STOCK SHOW i COMMITTEE HOPES TO EQTJAIj 1905 FAIR EXHIBIT. Say Project Can Be Financed Read ily and That Easterners Will Come. Portland will have a livestock show In the Fall designed to equal if not surpass the great livestock exhibition of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The special com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce ap pointed by President Reed met yesterday afternoon and practicably decided to hold the show and will mat again Saturday afternoon to arrange preliminary plans and to determine on a site. Those who attended the meeting were Charles E. Ladd. Richard Scott and H. C. Campbell, all of whom are highly en thusiastic over the Idea. M. D. Wisdom, the other member of the committee, was unable to attend, but his support is as sured. W. P. Olds was originally ap pointed on the committee, but said he could not find time to serve. . Few details were discussed yester day, but the members were all of opin ion that the business men of Portland are willing to support the movement and it was said several large cash subscrip tions were waiting. These subscrip tions were offered without solicitation, as no steps have been taken to raise money, and are taken to show that pub lic sentiment favors an exhibition. It is believed the necessary money can be raised in a few days after a definite plan has been adopted. XoLbiiur was said relative to the u PORTLAND AGENTS LADIES' HOME JOURNAL PATTERNS LOTS 7ih Friday Ten Hourly Shoe From 8 to 9 A. M. SMALL GIRLS' SHOE In button or lace; many styles in fancy and plain leathers J all have first class soles and uppers, and are well made through out; spring heels; sizes 5 to 8. Value to 7Cks $1.50 ' 7C Same in small sizes, 1 to 6 49c From 9 to 10 A. M. WOMEN'S WARM SLIPPERS Made in the best grades of felt and of kid leather; black fur trimmed. The felt ones are trimmed with different colored fur, and fitted with leather or wood covered Cuban heels. No better felt goods than these are to ti 1 IZQ be had. Regular value to $2.50, now P $1.69 grades, now $1.39 $1.39 grades, now 89 From 10 to 11 A. M. WOMEN'S SLIPPERS Made in many styles; full 2000 pairs of every pattern and design imaginable straps, bows, lace, ribbon ties, fitted with different height heels; all have hand-turned soles. We can as sure you that you will have no trouble in finding something that will please you ; all sizes, but not in each style. "Value to $3.50. Clearance QQ Sale pl.OC7 From 11 to 12 A. M. PATENT KID DRESS SHOES Made by Val Dutten hofer & Sons. Have hand-turned sole, with and without tip. Most all have medium height Louis heels. The grade of shoes is splendid and will be a bargain; $5 values From 12 to 1 P. M. MEN'S HIGHEST GRADE SHOES-Made in patent and calf leather, button or lace; last and styles only found in the very best grades. We shall include in this lot broken lines of as good shoes as can be made, in value to $6.00. kSale price Some Silks A lot fine silk and wool 'colored dress goods, a splendid assortment of colorings and lengths, regard less of what the regular price was, today they sell for HALF REGULAR. BLACK JAP SILK, 27 in. wide, worth $1.00 "70n the yard, for " OC WHITE JAP SILKS, 27 and 36 inches wide, regular $1.00 qualities special this week, the 7 Q. yard OC From Second Floor Suit Department WOMEN'S SUITS in short jacket effects, most of them in fancy mixed materials, and some in rich plain black, made-in stylish models, nicely trimmed "and there are suits in the lot that have sold for as high as $35 ea. This is a final clearing out of about 150, and to make them go at a very lively rate, for today &Q OC we sell them for only '. fZ7.0D WOMEN'S COATS, half fitting and loose back style, also a few in the swagger Empire effects, mostly in fancy mixed materials, and worth as high as $25 each. " GA Q f Special for today p.Z70 CHILDREN'S COATS, in fancy mixtures and plain colors, for children 6 to 14 years of age. A lot of about 75 to clean up at once, and to make quick selling we are going to cut the regular prices 1 ($4.50 to $18.50) in half CHILDREN'S UNION SUITS Cream colored cotton, medium or heavy weight. Regular $1.00 value; spe cial 49 CHILDREN'S UNION SUITS Silver gray worsted, worth to 90c; special 33 BOYS' UNDERSHIRTS Winter weight, cotton, reg ular 35c value; special 18 . . : .1 -Katncv Wiitpd bv Dan nuai expuaiiiun . . McAllen and others, but this will be taken up later. Mr. McAiien ana friends believe that an exposition, ought to be held in connection with the live stock show. , The livestock show is to last a week or more. Support of the Eastern and Cali fornia livestock men is assured, as ever since the Lewis and Clark Fair they have Deen corresponams wmi 1 11 u . stock men, requesting that another ex hibition De neia. x-rvimn"'- of the East are making arrangements to send a tralnload of prize-winners out to the Coast in the Fall for exhibition pur poses. Arrangements will be made to have the tralnload in Portland when the livestock show is held and there will be many other exhibitors from the East. Not until the show at the Fair did Ore gon have a reputation for exceptionally fine livestock. Then the Oregon exhibit ors were brought .into close competition with the Eastern exhibitors and they surprised even themselves, carrying off the majority of the prizes. One reason why the Eastern exhibitors are anxious to come to the Northwest is that they regard this as a comparatively new field. LONG SIGNS 25 PLAYERS Manager or Seals Starts Practice With Ten Pitchers More to Come. SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 7. (Special.) Danny Long is wondering if there are enough hotels at Bakersfield to house his horde of seals which he will take South with him the first of March. Long has signed 25 players and there are still a few more blank contracts In his pockets. "I will start oft with ten pitchers, at least," remarked Long today, who will soon announce his list of players, "and I may have more. If half of them make OF PRETTY VALENTINES 1SL $2.19 $3.89 and Dress Goods Specials DEPENDABLE wide, regular good I will be more than pleased. Wheel er and Henley will do to begin with. A contract has been sent Arrelanes, who sent me his terms, which I accepted." Long is undecided about first base, though Nick v'illiams is liable to get the first chance at it. Mohler, of course, will be at second and Irwin will likely play third, though there Is some difference over salary matters. Hildebrand and Spencer will be two of the outfielders, but the other is In doubt. Danny has signed an outfielder by the name of Shaughnessy for the third garden, and he has fine recommendations. He has been up in the big league, having played a short session with Washington, but he worked in the "Millionaires' League" last season. "I have a strong notion that my Hono lulu pltoher. Joy, will make good in this league," said Long. "If he is only half what they say he is he will do. He has been hitting over 400 right along down In the islands and tbey have some fair players." Moneyback wasn't a word. Schilling's Best had the meaning and made it. Catarrlets Relieve Nasal Catarrh, allay inflamma tion, soothe and heal the mucous mem brane, sweeten and purify the breath. Best gargle for Sore Throat. 60c. or If Made by $1. Druggists or mail. HOOD Dyspeplets l It's Goody Give instant relief in Ronr Rtnmncri Heartburn, Nausea, all discomforts of indigestion' and dyspepsia. Pleasant and economical. Medium size, 25c; Large, $1 ; Pocket, handsome aluminum bonbonniere, 10c. Druggists or mail. C. I. HOOD CO., Lowell, Maea. cono Specials From 1 to 2 P. M. 2500 PAIRS OF MEN'S SHOES AND OXFORDS Any style, all most wanted patents and dull leathers, blucher, 'button or regular lace, swing and straight lasts; built with light soles for dress wear or heavy double soles for hard service. It doesn't matter for what purpose you want them, you can find just what you want in this assortment. Come and take home a pair of shoes. Worth up to $3 19 From 2 to 3 P. M. WOMEN'S SHOES 2200 pairs, in patent leathers, gunmetal calf and kid; come in button or lace style, blucher or regular cut, and college or regular height; welt and hand-turned soles, and new, stylish lasts. Shoes well worth $4.00 the pair this d O f Q week, special pJ.lZ From 3 to 4 P. M. WOMEN'S ODD LINES OF HIGH-GRADE SHOES Made in hand-turned and welt soles, button or lace; a large assortment, embracing styles and ma terials found only in this grade of footwear. Man nish effects and college designs; also all styles of heels and toes. No better shoe made. Laird, Scho ber & Co., Wright Peters, Hallahan & OQ Son. Value to $6.00. Sale price pJ.QZJ From 4 to 5 P. M. GIRLS'' SCHOOL SHOES Made in several styles, in box calf and kid leathers; good heavy soles; lace or button. Sizes 5 to 8, regular $1.50, now $1.19 Sizes 8i2 to 11, regular $1.75, now $1.39 Sizes 1VZ to 2, regular $2.00, now $1.69 From 5 to 6 P. M. BOYS' SHOES In tan or black, blucher or lace; good heavy soles, with uppers of kid, calf and English grain leathers. Sizes 9 to 2, regular $2.25, now $1.39 ; 2V2 to o'z, regular $2.75 value, QQ BLACK TAFFETA, 23 in, price $1.10 a yard, for....... 78c ODD LOTS of Fancy Suiting Silks, all stylish color ings, from this season's choicest fabrics; regular prices $1.00 to $1.50 the yard special this 70 week OC BLACK DUCHESS SATIN, 21 inches wide, regular price $1.25 a yard special this 7 O week I OC WOMEN'S HOSE Black lisle; great 25c value; spe cial 18 WOMEN'S FANCY HOSE-In black, white and fancy stripes and shades; 50c value; special, per pair.29 WOMEN'S HOSE Fine black maco cotton, white double sole; regular 50c value; special, pair 33c- WOMEN'S OPERA-LENGTH HOSE-Plain or drop stitch, fast black;. regular $1 value; special 48J H. Liebes & Co. J. P. Plagemann, Manager Furs 135 Fifth Odd Lots Corsets Yes, odd lots, but they are the" famous .Royal Worcester Cor sets. We want you to help us to free our stock from all short lots at once, and you are al most sure to find a moilel here that will suit you. Odd lots reduced one-third.. 3 65c Hat Pins 15c Each Hatpins 15c Each An as sortment of pretty Hatpins, set wiih pretty peacock eyes, in gold-filled and gold-plated mountings; our reg. b-c val ues; special at, each 15 Sterling Silver and Gold-Filled Scarfpins for 25 A lot of pretty sterling silver and gold filled Scarfpins, in a great va riety of designs; some worth up to. 85c; special this sale at only, each 25 Pretty Gold-Plated Bar Pins, Special 5c Each A line of Gold-Plated Bar Pins, in open work and stone-set designs; worth to 15c ; special today, at, each 5 $1.50 Sterling Silver Gum Boxes; Special for 75 c Sterling Silver Gum Boxes, for pocket use, to hold a regular size package of gum ; our regu lar $1.50 values; closing them out at the special price of, each ToC $1 Card Cases 65 Cents Card Cases 65J Genuine seal and walrus leather Card Cases, lined with fine calf leather; come in black, brown and tan. Our regular $1.00 values; spe- ' cial for 65c Children's Purses Children's Bead Purses, Special 49 An assortment of pret ty imported Bead Purses, with gold and steel bead designs, in side metal frame, with chain handles; our regular 65c val ues; special for 49 Mens Goods Men's Hose Oyster gray, with black stripes and figures; a grade that usually sells for 20c; special IOC- Men's Golf Shirts, plain or plaited styles, have attached cuffs; qualities worth $2 each; special today $1.19 Men's Underwear Super weight gray wool, shirts and drawers, that sell regularly for 75c the garment 55 Men's Golf Shirts A broken line; come in plain blue, tan and fancy figured effects; reg ular 75c shirts; special for today 39 OUR GREAT REDUCTION SALE Still continues, and such val ues in choice furs have never before been offered to the Portland public. This in cludes ties suitable for Spring wear, and very natty in appearance. Every arti cle in the house has been un mercifully cut. We are now prepared to remodel prompt ly all fur garments. HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR RAW FURS. Send for Price List.