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Newspaper Page TextTHE MORNING OKEGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, N MARCH 13, 1907. F RENGH WARSHIP FULL OF CORPSES Explosion Wrecks the Jena at Toulon and at Least 70 Are Dead. BODIES HURLED IN THE AIR Terrible Catastrophe Causes Panic Among War Vessels and Reveals . Many Heroes Flying Missiles Kill and Mangle Many. TOULON", March 12.The powder maga lines on board the French battleship Jena blew up at 1:35 o'clock this afternoon, and as a result Captain Adlgard, commander of the battleship; Captain Vertier, chief of taff of the Mediterranean Eauadron, and from 70 to 80 bluejackets are dead, while Rear-Admiral Manceron and hundreds of men are Buffering from injuries. Naval circles are aghast and the public is tunned by the appalling catastrophe, coming so soon after the loss of the ench submarine boat Lutin, in which 16 men met death. The entire after part of the Jena was blown to pieces. The bodies of the vic tims were hurled through the air by a succession of explosions and panic stricken workmen at the arsenal fled for their lives from the vicinity of the dry tiock. Scores on board the Jena Jumped overboard on the stone quays and sus tained injuries.' Caused by Torpedo Kxploslon. ' The primary cause of the accident was ihe premature explosion of a torpedo. What caused th explosion is not known, but the powder ' magazines of the Jena were set on fire and the resulting explo sions practically destroyed what was considered one of the 'best vessels of the French navy. The Jena had Just under gone the final construction of her hull and machinery, the latter part having been partly overhauled preparatory to Joining the squadron tomorrow. The crew was in its full strength, be Insf composed of the Rear-Admiral. 24 Pther ofticers and 630 men. The magazines had been replenished recently and con tained many tons of powder as well as a number of charges for torpedoes. The crew had finished its midday meal rnly a short time before the explosion and had dispersed to various parts of Ihe vessel. Most of the men were engaged in work connected with the approaching de parture of the warship, but quite a large yttrty had been detailed to attend a lec ture that was being given forward. First Shock Causes Panic. The first shock of the explosion was rxtremely violent and shook the vessel fore and aft. It was followed Instantly by other shocks. The crew rushed wilaiy about the decks. The men forward, who liad been attending the lecture, clambered over the bulwarks and jumped down, tome of them into the dock and others to the stone quay, many being fatally hurt. The hundreds of men below deck were enshrouded in smoke and while they groped their way toward the exits they became the prey of suffocating fumes, which caused many of them to fall un consicous. Shells and charges of explosives in the magazines continued to explode and masses of metal were hurled into the air and fell about the decks and arsenal. These flyins missiles demolished the tor pedo shed, the engine house and the pump house nearby, and constituted a most seri ous menace to the lives of those who made their way toward the batleship to begin the work of rescue. The Jena was aflume from bursting projectiles and the fire prevented approaching. It is declared that for 30 minutes the authorities were unable to "discovery the keys with which to open the locks to flood the drydock and submerge the ship, but when they did finally open the locks the water rushed in onto the Jena and the explosions came to an end. Iilttered With Torn Bodies. Amidst masses of dense smoke the Bearch for the dead and wounded was commenced. The lower decks of the Jena were littered with the fragments of shat tered and torn bodies, while the surround ing water was dotted with human frag ments. It is impossible to ascertain the exact number of killed and wounded until to morrow, when a roll-call wil be heid, as many of the men were completely blown to pieces while others were incinerated. Many of the injured became temporarily Insane and rushed frantically around until they fell exhausted. A quartermaster pav an account of his experiences. His Jace was blackened, his hair and beard were burned off. his unil'or mwas in rags Hnd he had sustained a number of minor Injuries. How It FecU to Bo Blown Vp. "I was onthe bridge and just about to rail the afternoon roll." he said, "when the explosion occurred. I had no idea what had happened. 1 felt myself hurled Into the air add a few seconds later I found myself lying on the quay. 1 man aged to rise and run. I had no idea where I was going." An orderly of Rear-Admiral Manceron, who was cut, bruised and blood-stained. f;ave the following recital of his experi ence: "Rear-Admiral Manceron's quarters are above the magazine. I was in the dining room when the first heavy shock occurred. The quarters were at once filled with fumes and choking smoke. I rushed to the rear of the Admiral's cabin. I saw he was wounded, and shouted to him to run. After that I don't know what hap pened. I lost my senses, and did not re grain consciousness until the rescuers found me." Captain Burned Alive. Captain Vertier occupied a cabin near the after-turret, over the magazine. Im mediately after the explosion he tried to ftet out, but the door of his cabin was blocked with debris, and the only means of exit was impassable. After the fire was extinguished the rescuers found his incinerated body, as well as the terribly burned bodies of several other officers who had been caught in the after-cabin. Two midshipmen were killed outright, and the others attached to the Jena have not yet been accounted for. Until a late hour anxious persons be sieged the offices of the Maritime Pre fect, eseking the names of the victims. Kiually the officials persuaded the people to disperse, telling them there was no chance of learning the names before to morrow. All Suffocated by Fumes. Lieutenant Terceltn. one of the wound rd survivors, believes everybody below at the time of the explosion undoubtedly was asphyxiated by the fumes arising from the magazines or from the combus tion of "B" powder. There are tonight a total of 10 wounued , men being caV?d for in the hospitals or jin their own homes, but an additional number of people In the town were struck by projectiles from the explosion. A 2-year-old child was instantly killed by Borne of the missiles. The fire Is now practically out, and, as soon as the battleship is free from the deadly fumes, probably some time tonight deadly fumes, probably some time to night, the work of bringing out the bodies will begin. Heroes Work in Vain. The maritime prefect has drawn at tention to an act of conspicuous hero ism performed by five sailors of vari ous ships, who responded to his call for volunteers to open the sluices of the drydock. Those men continued their vain efforts undeterred by the death of their leader. Midshipman Rousse, who was decapitated amid a shower of proectiles from the exploding 12-inch shells, until orders were final ly given the battleship Patrle, moored opposite the drydock, to fire a shell into the gate. This was done and the water rushed In just in time to pre vent the flames from reaching , the central and forward magazines of teh Jena. In these magazines was stored the greater portion of the torpedoes, the explosion of which would have had a terrible consequence in the arsenal and town. After the shell from the Patrie had burst the gate. It ricocheted, went through the arsenal wall and buried itself in a talus of the fortifications, just missing a sentry. Will Be Total Loss. The Jena will be a total loss. Her after section has been damaged beyond yond repair. Early tomorrow the dry dock will be emptied, the wreck shored up and the bottom of the dock searched for bodies. Six of the wounded men In the hospital died tonight. The Jena was a turret ship of 11,881 tons displacement and 15,500 horse power. The vessel had an armored belt of from six to 13 inches of steel, four 12-lnch guns, eight 6-inch guns, eight 3.9-inch, 16 l.S-inch and about 20 small er rapid-fire guns. Her speed was es timated at over 18 knots and she car ried 631 officers and men. Sue to Spontaneous Combustion. PARIS. March 12. Inspector-General Admiral Bienaime expressed the opinion that the explosion on the Jena was caused by the spontaneous combustion of pow der, which disintegrates after a certain time and requires constant inspection for safety. Spontaneous combustion was the cause of the explosion of the Toulon pow der magazine In 1S99. The Ministry of Marine received a dis patch from Toulon at a late hour tonight saying that, while the number of victims was considerable, it would not be as large as at first reported. Seven officers are reported as missing. AMMUNITION NOT GUARDED Army Officer Admits Fact About Threats Against Xegrocs. "WASHINGTON. March 12. That ammu nition used in infantry rifles is not guard ed as closely as has been claimed by dis charged negro soldiers, and that it is pos sible for soldiers to obtain extra ammuni tion was brought out in the Brownsville inquiry today before the Senate commit teen on military affairs. This testimony was given by Captain D. W. Kilburn, of the Twentylsixth Infantry, which regi ment preceded the negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry at Fort Brown. The same witness declared that citizens of Brownsville made threads that they would run negro troops out of town if they were brought there to supplant white troops, and on this point he was corrobo rated by Lieutenant Edwin Thompson, who was quartermaster ef the same regi ment at Fort Brown. Captain Milburn said that a bullet of the caliber used in tile Springfield rifle could be fired from a Mauser, but that its penetration would be retarded. It Is expected this testimony will have an important bearing upon the Investigation, as the committee has had before it the bullets taken from the walls of the houses "shot up." These bullets are said to be deeply groo-ed. It seems to be the purpose of Mr. Foraker to show by this testi mony that the bullets taken from the walls of the houses could not have been fired from the rifles in the hands of the negro troops, as these guns had been used In target practice for a long time. Congressmen Arrive at Colon. COLON, March 12. The steamer Panama arrived today with 53 Con gressmen, who are desirous of in specting the work on the canal. ROADMAKERS IN SESSION Fourth Annual Convention Con venes at Pittsburg:. PITTSBURG. March 12. The fourth an nual convention of the American Road makers convened In Carnegie Music Hall today. More than 2500 delegates repre senting 38 states are in attendance. The convention was called to order by James H. McDonald, of New Haven, Conn., president of the association. W illiam J. Bryan entered the hall and was greeted by loud applause. He made a short address, commending' the move ment. The firt speaker on the programme -was Logan Waller Page, Director of Public Roads of the Department of Agriculture, who said in part: 'The office of Public Roads lias nearly completed an Investigation which develops the fact that we hare approximately two and a half million; miles of public roads in the United States. The annual expenditure on these roads is only about $75,000,000. but now. when you consider, that 4 per cent is a good return for a large investment, the amount that Is annually spent on our roads would represent the interest on a valuation of $1,875,000,000." MILITIA GUARD ROBBERS Angry Iowana Want to Hang Cap tured Bank Robbers. CHICAGO, March 12. A dispatch to the Tribune from Manchester, la., says: The state militia was called out early today to guard two bank robbers ar rested for blowing up the bank at Masonville, March 6. from mob vio lence, and Sheriff John Hennessy has asked the Governor for more aid. Com pany D is now on guard, with instruc tions to shoot. The action followed the ousting of the grrand Jury today, which was de clared illegal, and which therefore can not indict the men held. Angry clti sens formed a mob and are bent on lynching the men. DEADLY DCEL IN GERMAXY Army Officer Fatally Wounded by Mysterious High Personage. BERLIN. March 12. A mysterious duel was fought yesterday In the Grunewald, near Berlin. One of the participants. Captain von Behrens, was taken to a hospital in a dying condi tion. The mystery attaches to his oppon ent. It was stated that he was a per sonape of hih rank, but his identity has been concealed. There is no expla nation of the cause. The duel was fought with pistols. Thursday Is Linen Day Every Thursday is the day for Linen Bar gains at this store. WatchThursday's Oregonian for extraordinary Sale. Specials. See Thursday window display. Good Merchandise Only Quality Considered Our Prices Are Always the Lowest Wash Goods That Tell of Spring Days Dimities, Organdies, Ginghams, Lawns, Swis ses, White Mercerized Materials, Silk and Linen, and a thousand exquisite Iflrfnfir weaves and dainty patterns lULlUOjL Easter a trifle less than three weeks from now, and time should allow perfect satisfaction in all you The stocks for Easter are indeed all quite com plete, and such stocks ! So many charming things to improve and beautify your Easter raiment. There are charming tailored suits, silk suits, Paris ian model millinery, belts and bags, ribbons and neck wear, gloves, hosiery, veils, jewelry novelties, etc. Our new stocks are truly superb. Spring Silk Suits this length of buy. Easter Comes TheSlstDayof March Now think of it if you are to have your gown made from the ma terials you buy, it will need your immediate attention, and our selec tion of dress stuffs is most magnificent Dressmakers are very busy about this time, or perhaps a few days later on, so you'll have to give your order with all haste. Select line of materials to choose from. If, on the other hand you buy your clothes ready made, they may need a slight alteration do it now. ILK Jumper and Shirtwaist Suits, as well as Princess ef fects in Jumper Suits, with accordion-plaited skirts, are the distinctive novelties in women's apparel. Materials are all taffeta silk, which is in greater demand today than ever since it was first run off the loom. Plain colors, changeable effects, checks, stripes, polka dots, coin dots and other novel and beautiful patterns. You are invited-' to view these superbly beautiful creations. $15 to $30 New Millinery The exclusive "Knox" Hats for Women, the superb "Robinson & Wells" London Tailored Hats, as well as a brilliant variety of new creations from New York and our own designers' exclusive models. Visitors will find an interesting display today. You may find YOUR hat here. Sale New Dress Goods "Lipman-Wolfe's for dress goods" is an old axiom of Port land women. Besides presenting the best selection in Portland, we offer today these specal values. 60c Panamas 47c Tard 36 inches wide, in black, navy, brown, wine and green; .7 ( 60c value; sale price... French Foplins at $1.25 44 inches wide, in all the latest Spring colors, yard, 25 50c Plaid Suitings 43c 36 inches wide.'in shepherd plaids, all sizes plaids and AQi stripes; 50c value, yard .T-v Wool Suitings 50c Yard 38-in. all-wool Suitings, in shadow plaids, pastel and street CAn shades; yard price only. French Batiste 50c Yard All wool, 37 inches wide, in cream, black, navy, new grays, mode, tan, green, pink, blue, helio, rose, etc; yard JJ $2 Satin Laine $1.69 yd Imported Satin Laine, the new French chiffon cloth, for dressy costumes, in black and all colors; 47 inches wide ; $2 val fljl (Z Q sale price 4AJ2J French Novelty Stuffs Mannish effects in silk and wool block plaids, embroidered stripe suiting, plaid silk and wool voiles, stripe, check and plaid novelties; all the latest colors for Spring, at $1.25, $1.50, $1-75 jj 00 75c Sicilians 59c Yard English Mohair Sicilians, 48 inches wide, in navy, brown and myrtle only; 75c quality; sale CQn price JX7w $1.25 Black Voile 98c Black French Voile, 43 inches wide all wool, wire finish, QOp $1.25 value; sale price. . yO MR NEW UNION Goldfield Aroused Against In dustrial Workers. SUSPICION OF CONSPIRACY Admlssioiis of Leaders Point to 1)6 slgn for Disposing: of Prominent Opponents President Accused of Killing a Walter. GOLDFIELD, Xev., March 12. It was expected that the miners who are op posed to further affiliation with the In dustrial Workers of the World and who are anxious to form an independent body to affiliate with the American Federa tion of Labor, would make a demonstra tion today. They were to assemble at Jumbo Town at noon and march into Goldfield behind the National colors. Grave results were expected from the move. A number of mines closed to per mit the miners to Join the movement, and saloons and stores were closed, fearing trouble. Besides the Coroner's jury was to sit on the body of .the restaurant keeper who was shot by an Industrial Worker picket and delegate. It was ex pected this would be the occasion for a clash. The parade was abandoned and the Coroner's hearing was postponed until tomorrow morning'. The parade was abandoned at the re quest of an organizer of the American Federation of Labor, who arrived in the camp to organize the various unions and the Coroner's inquest was postponed with the expectation that very important evidence showing conclusively that the killing was the result of an Industrial Warkers of the World conspiracy would be forthcoming. Last night President Jim Smith, of the Industrial Workers of the World, who had been released on bond a day or two ago for beating unoffenslve waiters in Miners' Union Hall, was re-arraigned on a warrant for .conspiracy in he killing of the restaurant-keeper and other arrests are expected. It Is believed that a conspiracy has been formed to dispose of tbout ten men of prominence among the mine-owners and opposing labor leaders and it is under stood that damaging admissions have been obtained to this effect. The situa tion is more tense than at any other time of labor disturbances. The business element of the community Is thoroughly aroused and determined and there will likely be a clean-up before It is over. Meetings of the businessmen have been held every few hours and their plan of procedure is well understood on all sides. They were ready today at the first sign of a disturbance to aot. A number of mines shut down last night for a period of 36 hours and all the saloons and stores were closed for the same time. FAITHFUL MOURN DOWIE Impressive Religions Services for the Dead Zion Leader. CHICAGO. March 12. Funeral services were held last night for John Alexander Dowie by the little band of the faithful who have stood by him while thousands of the once restoration host ridiculed and scorned the former ruler. Refusing to accept conciliatory meas ures offered by Gladstone Dowie in the form of a share in the last rites over his father's body. Deacon J. W. Cutter and his six assistant deacons, chosen by Dowie as the ecclesiastical rulers of his church in Zion City held formal services, which, they said, were the only possible ceremonies under the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion. Deacon Cutter had persuaded five of his authorized as sistants Deacons Crawford, Snelling, Chad, Gottschalk and Braund to hold to their original stand. "In epite of a drii zling night, his residence was crowded. mourners finding places on stairs and window-sills. Under these conditions, with evey per son present an ardent follower of the "First Apostle," In life and death, many of whom had been with him from the founding of the church, the service had a deep religious tone that made it unusual ly impressive. Deacons Samuel, Chad and Morris, who were with Dowie in his last night on earth, were called upon to relate inci dents of those hours. Deacon Morris de nied that the "First Apostle" was deli rious at any time. He said he was mere ly "talking in his sleep as he had done every night for weeks," and that fever or any of the other symptoms of delirium failed to appear. The meeting closed with declarations from almost every. one pres ent that they would remain in the present body until Dowie's will reveals whom he chose as his srecessor. Then they will flock to his successor. Many expressed the belief that this will be Overseer Bryant, now in South Africa. Arrangements for the formal services or Thursday continue to show a conciliatory desire to unite all factions. Overseer W. H. Piper, head of the faction in Chicago that revolted from Voliva after his vic tory, has been asked to sit upon the tabernacle platform with Deacon Speicher, head of the Chicago party remaining true to Dowie. The eulogy will be delivered by Judge V. V. Barnes, of the Voliva faction. The funeral promises -to be spectacular. A large white hearse will be brought from Kenosha, the coffin will be white, ana the hearse will be drawn by white horses. The coffin will be sealed hermetically and buried in a stone vault. . also given as a reason for the ad vances. The preservation of forests was dis cussed at length, and a resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the De partment of Agriculture, asking that measures for the protection of the lumber-producing regions be rigidly enforced. TAKE SHIPS OFF THE RUN Oceanic Company Finds Austral asian Service Unprofitable. SAN FRANCISCO, March 12. Stock holders of the Oceanic Steamship Com pany were notified at a meeting of the board of directors held in the company's offices today that, in view of the heavy financial loss to the company during the last year, it had become necessary to withdraw from the Australasian service the steamships Sierra, Ventura and So noma, and that these steamers will be laid up on arrival in port. The steamers Alameda and Mariposa will continue in the service between here. Honolulu and Tahiti, they being the only two boats operated profitably. Will Raise Price of Paper. CHICAGO. March 12. The generally congested condition of the railroads throughout the country and the result ant shortage of cars will cause an ad vance of prices on manufactured prod ucts of the American Paper & Pulp Association for 1907 and 1908. This was the result of a meeting of the Eastern and Western members of the association held here yesterday. These manufacturers expressed the opinion that as business is now active and prices of manufactured articles are firm, the price is likely to be ad vanced because of both the scarcity of raw material and the existing car shortage. The greatly increased price of production during the last year was Hood's Pills gS. After-dinner pill: purely vetabls; prompt and pleasant; asy to take and easy to operate. 25c Peptiron Pills Ironiz the blood, feed the nerves and brain, tons the stomach, and give restful sleep. 50c. or $1. Droecnsts or mail. C. I. Hood Co., Lowell. Uaaa, - lit Md by Hood Itfa Good, 5 rs nir-Tinmme.i--b , mt v i i "Pi! CANTAB IN BRAND U QUARTER SIZCS. ISO. KAOM ; FOR BSC OLUETT, PEABOOV Jk CO., Pattern Their Club After Men's. NEW YORK. March 12. The Colony Club, the first club in New York for women upon the lines of a man's club, was formally opened yesterday. Women of the highest social standing in New York, literary women, actresses and busi ness women constitute its membership largely. These are the club officers: President, Mrs. J. B. Borden Harriman; first vice-president, Mrs. Richard Irving; secoiTd vice-president, Mrs. John Jacob Astor; secretary, Mrs. Walter Damrosch; treasurer. Miss Anne Tracy McCordao. The club has no wine cellar, but any member who desires may have her own store of wine kept in the house. Connected with the club gymnasium are baths of every kind, the most prominent being a swimming pool with a 56-foot plunge. Its walls are set entirely with mirrors. The gymnasium is complete and contains even a squash court and running tracks. The uniforms are Colonial colors, blue and buff. son Senator led them first to tbe House and then to the conference committee room and finally to Governor Hoch's of fice, the crowd singing at the top of their voices as they marched from point to point. Shaw was a veteran of the Civil War and was wounded at Chickamauga. He also served as Inspector of rifle practice in New York. Dixey Says He Gave Notice. NEW YORK. March 12. Harry EL Dixey, until recently the leading man of "The Man on the Box," company, re turned here yesterday from the West, where he closed his season rather abrupt ly, according to William N. Lawrence, his manager. The telegraph messages from Ottumwa, la., where Mr. Dixey left the company, said that he and Miss Nordstrom, the leading lady, quit with out any explanation. Mr. Dixey denied this. He said he had told John E. Warner, traveling manager tor Mr. Law rence, several weeks ago that he wished to close the season. Mr. Dixey said he was informed that the play had been booked for two weeks after the Kansas City engagement. The period ended at Ottumwa last Saturday. No Statue for John Brown. TOPBKA, Kan., March 12. One of the last acts of the House last night wm the killing of an Item in the general appro priation bill of J6O0O. providing for the erection in the Hall of Fame, In Wash ington, of a statue to John Brown, of Os sawattomie. A dramatic scene preceded the demise of the appropriation. The item had been introduced by Senator Waggener, of Atchison, and when he learned that the conferees were threaten ing to cut it out, he asked the members and employes of the Senate to join him in singing "John Brown's Body Lies Mouldering in the Grave." A number of Senators took the strain and Waggener asked them to follow him. At the head of 50 legislators and employes, the Atchl- Varrior Editor Dead. SAN FRANCISCO, March 12. Colonel Henry G. Shaw, formerly a newspaper man and of late years connected with the Custom-House, is dead, aged 63 years. During the stirring times on the Comstock lode. Colonel Shaw was editor of the Virginia City Enterprise. He was city editor of the Call, was writer for the Stockton Independent and earlier was on the staff of the New York Sun. Colonel IT IS OTTL.Y TWENTY MINUTES' DRIVE DI RECT TO ROSE CITY PARK. SEE PAGE 13. Archie Roosevelt Improving. WASHINGTON. March 13. Tho in. provement in Archie Roosevelt's condi tion continues. COFFEE The dealing is simple. If you don't like Schilling's Best, it costs you nothing. Tour vracsr returns your mooey U ran don't KkerL Tutt's Pills Cure All Liver Ills. Prevention better than cure. 'Tutt's 'Liver Pills will not only cure, but if taken in time will prevent Sick Headache, dyspepsia, biliousness, malaria, constipation, jaundice, torpid liver and kindred diseases. TUTT'S Liver PILLS ABSOLUTELY CURE. Mail Orders Promptly Attended to Satisfaction Guaranteed Silverfield's THE FASHION CENTER Entire Corner Fourth and Morrison Street Exclusive Spring Suits $17.50. $20.00 These latest arrivals of 'which we make special mention keep up the record of all others by surpassing all previous show ings in beauty and color com binations, at these prices. They are finely tailored garments, made in the new pony and Eton coat effects. The mate rials are the popular Panamas in this Spring's newest shades. Skirts are all in the newest plaited styles. Other new gar merits, $25.00, $30.00, $35.00, $40.00 and $45.00. Special lor Today Only $2.00Corsets$1.69 A few lines of the famous R. & G. Corsets in all sizes, to fit all fig ures. Regular $2.00 values, on sale for $1.69 WE CALL ATTENTION TO THE NEW CORSET MODELS Owing to this season's premature Easter, we would advise our pa trons to make an early selection of their Corsets, which, in order to be most effective, should be worn and adjusted the figure a few times before the fitting of the gowns. Experienced corsetiere in attendance. ' Order Your Easter Hat Now We call your atention to our TJntrimmed-Mflli-nery Department, which is now showing a great va riety of the new Spring shapes. Trimmings, Flowers, Wings, Feathers, Malines, Velvets, Ribbons in fact all the materials for the making of a hat. Our Millinery Workroom is under the supervision of an experienced high-class designer, who possesses unsurpassed knowledge of Ladies' headgear, and who will be pleased to give you all information in the planning of your Easter Hat. The New Spring Covert Coats A most complete and handsome line of Jackets for Spring are here, in various shades of tan and black; the regulation collarless and Corset styles; plain and fancy trimmed, suitable for early Spring wear; prices ranging from $12.50 to $25 Now Is the lime to Have Your Furs Remodeled at Reduced Prices - We are the largest manufacturing Furriers in the West. We are the biggest buyers of raw Furs. Send them in. Highest price paid for raw Furs. Send for Price List.