ihe MORNING OREGOXIAN. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1908.
EUROPE SPLITUP
press Indicates that the British proposals
of reform, which were recently rejected
by Russia and Austria, may be the basis
of Anglo-Russian action, and this In spite
of the radical nature of Russia's attitude
in the past. This attitude was deter
mined by loyalty to Russia's Austrian
partner, but now. In view of the course
followed by Baron von Aehrenthal, Russia
feels herself no longer bound to Austria
Newspapers of all shades of opinion, in
cluding even the Socialist Capital Post,
successor to the Tovarisch, support the
Foreign Office In an attack on German
diplomacy. The newspapers resent bitter
ly the alleged duplicity of Baron von
Aehrenthal, the Austro-Hungarian Min
ister of Foreign Affairs, who Is com
pared to a card sharper, playing an un
derhand game with a confederate, in this
case Germany, against the other powers.
Child's Coats
In the best st3"les and materials,
for little tots from 2 to 6 years
of age. In all colors. The reg
ular prices are from $2.75 to $6
each; the selling CQ
price is. A e70
Laundry Bags, in Fluffy Ruffle
Cushion Tops
Of linen or art denim, stamped
and tinted in floral or conven
tional designs, for Wallachian,
Delsbo, crossstitch and satin
stitch embroidery. Sells regu
larly at 60c and 6oe 7e
each. Priced at C
Women's Knit Shawls, square
or circular shapes; colors are
black, gray or white; regular
values $2 and ? "1 1 7
$2.25 each pl. I
STORE
CLOSES
Every
Saturday
Evening at
SIX
O'CLOCK
Portland
Agents
for the
Famous
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Worcester
Corsets
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Russia and Austria Are
Hot Rivals.
design; six different subjects.
One of the latest fads.
Regular 65c values . . . ,
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POWERS SEEK NEW ALLIANCES
Wrangle About Railroads in
Turkey the Cause.
GERMANY JOINS AUSTRIA
Russia. Seeks Aid of Britain, France
and Italy In Foiling Schemes
of Two Teutonic Powers
In Turkey.
LONDON, Feb. 14. What is practically
ths break-up of the European concert on
the Macedonian situation bas come as a
ihock to the chancellories of the continent
and for England, particularly, a ' quiet
dlplomatio season had been anticipated.
The assent of Germany to the manage
ment of Moroccan affairs by France, the
conclusion of agreements to maintain the
status quo in the Mediterranean and the
opening of negotiations looking to treaties
that should accomplish a similar purpose
with regard to the North Sea seemed to'
make the possibility of difficulties arising
among the powers remote. The con
ferences of the Ambassadors at Constan
tinople also appeared to be going on
smoothly when a bomb was thrown into
camp by the announcement made by
Baron Marschall von Blebersteln, the Ger
man Ambassador, that Germany would no
longer act with the other powers in
directing that Turkey consent to their de
mands. As to the cloud that -has arisen be
tween Russia and Austria-Hungary over
the projects of the latter state for rail
road extensions in Macedonia, the right of
Austria-Hungary to secure a concession
for the Novlbazar railroad line and the
Justice of Germany's supporting her ally
nre recognized In England, but It Is con
tended that the present time is inoppor
tune for the raising of this point.
It is now said that the breaking up ft
all these International understandings will
aggravate the Macedonian question, re
open the whole Near East problem, start
a contest for railroad concessions which
may lead to serious results and enable
Turkey to postpone the reforms for which
the Ambassadors have been working.
"WILL GROUP POWERS ANEW
Wrangle Due to Russian and Aus
trian Railroad Schemes.
VIENNA, Feb. 14.- A new grouping
of the powers in the Near Eastern
question is freely predicted by inde
pendent politicians here unless Baron
von Aohrcnthal, the Austro-Hungarian
Minister of Foreign Affairs, succeed
speedily in dispelling the irritation of
Russia over the Balkan railroad ques
tion. The situation is considered in
Vienna to be complicated by the al
leged Intention of the Hussion govern
"ment to ask the Sultan of Turkey to
prant a concession for the construction
of a railroad line from Radulevatz in
Servla on the Danube, to Antivarl or
Pulcigno, both seaports of Montenegro,
cn the Adriatic, a project that would
connect the Danube with the Adriatic
and would be acceptable to Italy for
commercial , reasons.
This Russian counter-move to the
Austrian project - is resented here.
Austria desires direct railroad com
munication between Vienna, Salonika
and Athens. Coming from Vienna,
South Austria already bas her own
lines through, Hungary, Bosnia and
Herzegovina down to a point on the
Uvac River in Herzegovina. Coming
north, , the railroad line runs from
Salonika through Uskub into Servia,
with a branch going from Uskub to
the northwest as far as Mltrovitza.
Consequently Austria desires to con
struct a line from Mltroxitza through
the Turkish Province of Novlbazar to
the Uvac River in Herzegovina. With
this accomplished, there would remain
only the connection from Salonika
couth to the Grecian lines to provide
for.
If a line connecting Antivarl or Dul
rlgno with the Danube was put
through by Russia, It would have to
cross the connecting branch Austria
wants to build In Novlbazar and prac
tically make the Austrian project Im
possible. Austria's right to seek a concession
from Turkey for the connecting line
through the Province of Novlbazar is
based. It is semi-oftlclally declared
here, upon the treaty of Berlin. On
the other hand, it Is maintained, Rusbia
not only has no such right, but she Is
not even able to plead immediate
neighborship to Turkey, as is the case
Vt'l'h Austria.
BITTER AGAINST GERMANY
Russia Proposes New Alliance to
Bring Macedonian Reform.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 14 It is ex
pected here that Russia and Great Brit
ain will enter upon an" agreement for
joint action with regard to the situation
in Macedonia, and that these two powers
will be supported by France and perhaps
by Italy. If such a coalition is made,
the reason for it undoubtedly will be the
latest developments at Constantinople,
the fact that Germany Intends to aban
don the allies and adopt the counter-proposals
of the Sultan, which are, in the
Rusian point of view, tantamount to no
reform at all and which are regarded as
creating a situation equalling the Moroc
can entanglement In international Im
portance. Only by such a four-power league, ac
cording to the Russian press, can the
necessary reforms In Macedonia be car
ried through. Dispatches received here
from London indicate that a similar
view Is gaining ground there.
The opinion expressed by the inspired
TRIES TO MOLLIFY RUSSIA
Austria Denies Objection to Adriatic
Danube Railroad Scheme.
VIENNA. Feb. 14. A semi-official liote
issued today declares that Austria has
no objection to the building of the rail
road from the Adriatic to the Danube,
on the ground that the extension of the
railroad communication to Turkey would
help in the economic expansion of Austria-Hungary
and assist In tranquillizing
Macedonia.
This friendliness toward Russia" Is re
garded, however, as only, a diplomatic
expression for the purpose of allaying the
Irritation in Russia, which Is supported
by public opinion.
DEBTS AND NOT ASSETS
RECEIVER TO BE ASKED FOR
MUTUAL RESERVE.
Large Deficit Found Which Com
pany Was Listing; as Asset and .
Not Liability.
NEW YORK. Feb. 14. State Attorney-General
William S. Jackson an
nounced today that he had decided to
ask for the appointment of a receiver
for the Mutual Reserve, Life Insurance
Company. The value of certain liens
Imposed on policies has been ques
tioned by the authorities.
Attorney-General Jackson said his
decision to ask for a receiver was
based on the report of State Superin
tendent of Insurance Kelsey, who con
tended that the company Is Insolvent
with a deficit of $1,717,114. Of this
alleged deficit, $600,000 was In the
value of real estate owned by the
company and $800,000 was in liens
against the policies of the insured.
These were claimed by the officers of
the company to be an asset, but Kelsey
would not allow it.
The company has 37,000 policyhold
ers some of whom had formed a com
mittee to secure the dissolution of
the company and distribution of its
assets.
REPORT ON MUTUAL RESERVE
Says Contracts Could Not Be Car
ried Out in 1906.
ALBANY. N. Y., Feb. 14. Superin
tendent Otto Kelsey, of the State Insur
ance Department, gave out tonight the
report of the department examiners, Nel
son B. Hadley and Charles Hughes, upon
the Mutual Reserve Life Company, to
gether with a statement In part as fol
lows: "In our opinion, in 1906. the records of
this company show that It was Impossible
for the company to carry out Its con
tracts." t
The examiners show a deficiency of
$1,717,115 on August 31, 1907. They allow
admitted assets of $3,701,602. Included in
this item are premium notes, loans and
liens amounting to $1,460,640 and outstand
ing and deferred premiums of $700,SS4.
They charge total liabilities of $5,418,717.
Included in this last Item are unpaid
death claims of $1,008,401.
BRIEF NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
New York. Many Russian army veterans
of the war with Japan are enlisting In the
United States Army.
New York. The first day's sale of Ori
ental art objects owned by John La Farge,
the artist, realized 113.401.
Chicago. Bernard Myers, formerly of San
Francisco, shot himself fatally Thursday,
probably because of a love affair.
San Francisco. Mrs. Carl Wlthlngton. of
Bakersneld. died Thursday night in a Ham
mam bath, the heat of the steam-room
having affected her heart.
Helena. Mont. William Moxney. the In
dian outlaw. Is reported to be sorrounded
In a thicket near Craig, but his pursuers
fear to close In on account of his skill as
a marksman.
Los Angeles. B. V. Coulthard. treasurer
of the Bartlett-Coglthard Packing Company,
has been arrested on a charge of em
bezzling $1000 from the company and con
cealing the fact by false entries.
Chicago. Occulists' told the Illuminating
Engineering Society Thursday night that
the so-called advantage in lighting Is in
jurlcus to the eyes and that kerosene lamps
do least harm and lncandenscent electric
lamps the most
New York. Rival gangs of men are work
ing from the New York and Long Island
ends of the Black-well's Island cantilever
bridge for a $3000 prize offered by the eon
tractors to the gang which first reaches
the Blackwell's Island iier.
Chicago Overwork In managing the
Streets of Paris Charity Festival In the
Fall of 1006 Is believed to be the underly
ing cause of the illness of Mrs. Joseph G.
Coleman, society leader and one of the
city's best-known charitable workers.
London. Mrs. Parkhurst. the leader of
the woman suffragists and other delegates
of the organization who were arrested when
they attempted to make a demonstration In
the House of Commons, all went to Jail
Friday for six weeks rather than give sure
ties for their good behavior.
New York. Several members of the
Irish National Theater Company of Dub
lin next week will begin presenting a series
of Irish one-act plays at the Savoy Theater.
The company is supported by the Irish Na
tional Theater Society, which has the back
ing of those who are working for a revival
of Irish literature.
London. In a personal letter to J. P.
Morgan, thanking him for his gift of the
first of the three volumes of the illustrated
catalogue of his collection of pictures, mini
atures, books and manuscripts. Queen Alex
andra has expressed a wish to visit Mr.
Morgan's residence in Princes' Gate, in order
to view the originals. It is expected that
the visit will be made in March and that
Hr. Morgan will be there himself.
T. J. McNally, Politician.
CHICAGO, Feb. 14. Thomas Jefferson
McNally, well known as a Democratic
leader in the First Ward, died of heart
disease yesterday. McNally was born 64
years ago In Brooklyn, N. Y., where as a
boy he worked in the navy yard, carrying
rivets and was proud of the fact that he
had a hand in building the monitor,
which destroyed the Confederate iron
clad, Merrimac. He came to Chicago In
1870. Ho was a representative from 18S2
to 18S6, and had been a member of the
State Central, County and Congressional
Democratic Committee.
Fencing Cases Set.
HELENA, Mont., Feb. 14. Federal
Judge Hunt today adopted a setting of
cases Involving 13 defendants who are
alleged to have fenced an area of Gov
ernment land, which Is the largest on
record in the history of the United
States Court. They are collectively al
leged to have taken over approximately
200,000 acres. All will be tried at this
term of court.
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Men's Cashmere Hose, in gray
only; specially priced OA
for today at, the pair. .6vlC
Men's Black Cashmere Hose
A 35c grade; today's OC
price stliJC
Men's Scarf pins A very large
assortment bf stickpins, in fan
cy designs, with or without
stone settings. Your choice of
this lot a 1 o
today f- -LiGSS
Men's Underwear, in light
weight, wool, shirts and draw
ers, worth $1.50 the QQ
garment; choice. ......
Men's White or Colored Shirts,
in new Spring pat- J?0 Aft
terns, $1.50 and ?i.JU
Men's Knit Wool Gloves Spe
cial prices on every pair in
stock. The 50c and 60c grades
for 35c, and 75c and AQ
90c qualities for .tOC
WRITING PAPER
English vellum plated Station
ery of high grade, put up in
cabinet-shaped boxes with 50
sheets and 50 envelopes to the
box; regularly 50c, to- OC '
day's price OiJC
71 9 T , OF LIGHT WEIGHT 1 F
Women s Waists wool materials 74 Less
Bodices of the very sort you need right now. They are made of very desirable colorings
and patterns in sheer wool fabrics. There are fancy plaid effects, embroidered styles
or plain black, scarlet, navy, light blue and tan. This announcement must attract wide
spread attention because of the extreme timeliness of the sale. Waists that you will
wear in all seasons ; plain or fancy styles, values' $1.50 to $7.50, 1 W WT9 O O
all are now selling at 4 IHiOkJ
Regular $1.50 fO Regular $2.00 d 1 Cf Regular $2.50 &f O r
values for pll& values for tplC$lS values for plOCJ
Regular $5.00 tff o iy
values for ..:.. pO f J
Regular $7.50 0 JQ
-values for
Boys Shoes
Boys' Shoes Odd lines in many
different styles, including th
well-known "Ruff on Rocks"
and "Good for Bad Boys"
brands; sizes 1 to olo, $1.89;
sizes 9 to . 13V2, M AQ
the pair p JL.tiJ
Men's Shoes, in fine grades that
sell regularly for $5 and $6
the pair; Satur- 2 89
Women's Shoes, in $3.50 and $4
grade's; good assortment of
styles and sizes; 55 1 Q
special P0.17
Girls' Shoes and Oxfords, spe
cially priced Saturday.
Boys' Shoes and Oxfords at spe
cial prices. ,
Women's Shoe Laces, regularly
15c the dozen; Satur- Q
day.". OC
Paste Shoe Polish, black or col
ored. Regularly 10c ?
for
PLAYING CARDS
The well-known and widely-used
Hart's Crown make. Smooth,
well enameled and serviceable.
Always sold for 2oc the pack,
but the price today is 1 C.
but IOC
Gloves $1.19
WOMEN'S GLOVES Fine imported
hand wear in mocha kid, pique sewed.
Full assortment of colors and sizes.
They are a very serviceable glove.
Offered for, the 1 1 Q
pair j,.p X e 15
WOMEN'S LACE COLLARS, in tab
effects, on net or batiste
foundations; reg. 35c each...C
SASH RIBBON, in plain or fancy de
signs, and values from 50c to 75c the
yard; Saturday they are priced at
less than half regular. Full sash
lengths of 2y yards each rj
are offered at OvlC
Tooth Brushes
80c mtmmm
9c
A special sale of -Brushes with hard
or soft bristles. Fine goods that sell
regularly at 15c each. The
Saturday price is only. .......
SHEFFIELD'S TOOTH PASTE, in
collapsible tubes; regular 1
25c value, Saturday IOC
VALENTINES, all that remain, for
S. Half Price
'mi
T6?.Ws'
Galvanized Wash Tubs,
good and heavy, large
size; will not fall to
pieces from becoming
dry; a regular
$1.00 value for
Wash Boards, a patent
make that sells regularly
at 40c each; price OA
for Saturday .OUC
Sleeve Boards, covered
with felt, 25c 1 C
values, special. . . IOC
5c wire Soap Holders. 3?
25c cotton Clothes OA
Lines, 50-ft. size..-UC
$1.00 Self -Wring- 7C
ing Mops f C
$1.25 Patented Ironing
Boards 05?
$3.25 Clothes Wringers,
have wood frames, for
Saturday 30 7E
special y -. &
$2.00 Wash Boilers,
large size, have cop
per rim and 1 ttfi
bottom for..Pl2U
50c Ironing boards 35
Willow Clothes Baskets,
large size and made of
genuine German wallow.
A first-class article, sell
ing Saturday at one
third less than regular
price; 75c value 50c
Galvanized Water Pails,
the most economical
bucket possible to buy.
Good size, worth 30c
each, Saturday
special
$1.75 Suction Scrubbing
Brushes $1.25
Suction Scrubbing Brush
es, large size, &1 CA.
worth $2.00...3-
35c Floor Brooms for 30
15c Scrubbing Brush. lO
20c
Child'sHose
CHILDREN'S COTTON HOSE, made
of. a prime grade fast black yarn in
a heavy rib. All sizes, from 5V t
9Y2. They are especially designed
for hard wear and to save darning.
They, are regularly worth
25e the pair; special....'...
STOCKINGS, made of smooth, soft
yarn, with reinforced heels and toes ;
a full assortment of sizes, an abso
lutely fast black dye and made from
hard-twisted yarn that gives splen
did service. They are very elastic,
look well, wear well and are especial
ly adapted to the present OQ
season; 40c values... ijC
17c
Pencil Tablets
Large size plain Tablets for school
Use. Something that children have
constant use for; on spe- 1 "
cial sale Saturday, 3 for.... VC
TOILET PINS with jet heads; large
size cubes, regularly worth
10c; Saturday
TOILET PINS, with black or white
heads; 144 on a sheet; regu
larly 15c,-Saturday
&3
prm
arterites
20c
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There 111 That's an announcement that we are sure the women of Portland have looked for
more eagerly than any we've ever made. Every woman who is at all interested in correct dress
wants the Spring number of the Ladies' Home Journal Quarterly. It costs only twenty cents,
and with it goes a coupon that entitles you to a fifteen-cent pattern free.
That Makes the Quarterly Cost Only Five Cents Net
The Spring Quarterly is brimful of fashion hews the most authentic style guide possible to obtain. This is the best book the Home
Pattern Company has ever published (and you remember how well you liked the former numbers). It contains hundreds of illustra
tions, several full-page size, and is a thoroughly reliable indicator of the styles that will be in vogue the coming Spring and Summer.
Tells all about how to do fancy needlework, and shows many new patterns. (They're for sale at our pattern counter.) Tells gb
what children should wear and how to make the garments. Shows the very best styles for women's apparel. The book alone
is worth at least 25c, and we give you the pattern too. All for only V w
ALL STUCK IN SNOW DRIFT
IHKKE RACING AUTOMOBIIES
STOP NEAR SYRACUSE.
American Car Among Them All but
One of the Racers Have
Fassed Albany.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.,-Feb. 14. The Thom
as, American; Dion, French, and Zust,
Italian, cars of the New York-to-Parls
race passed through Canastota, 25 mllea
east of here, at 7 o'clock this evening.
Soon after they became stalled in a snow
drift and returned to Canastota to spend
the night. They will resume the Western
trip tomorrow.
UTICA. N. Y., Feb. 14. The Gceman car
in the New York to Paris Automobile
race, arrived here this evening .and put
up for the night.
. ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 14. The fourth
of the six automobiles In the New
York-to-Paris race left here this morn
ing1. The machine was in charge of
Captain Koepen, of the German army.
The last of the three French auto
mobiles, the Sizaire-Naudln, August
Pone, driver, arrived here tonight. This
is the fifth of the six 'cars In the race
to reach Albany. One machine Is yet
to be heard from. Pons will continue
his journey early tomorrow.
UTICA, N. Y., Feb. 14. The three
leading cars in the New York-to-Paris
automobile tour reached here at 12:45.
SCHENECTADY, N. Y., Feb. 14. The
German car passed through this city
at 10:30 A. M.
Guides Through the West.
CHICAGO. Feb. 14. An escort for the
New York-Paris contestants as far west
as Julesburg, Colo., has been obtained by
the Bureau of Tours of the Chicago Auto
mobile Club. It is expected that within
the next few days arrangements will be
completed for a succession of guides over
the entire route from Chicago to San
Francisco.
THREE DIE, 15 GO INSANE
Awful I'ate of Crew of American
Ship Eclipse.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14. After
days of suffering, in which three died
and 15 sailors went insane. Captain
C. B. Larsen and one of the crew ot
the 111-fatejd American ship Eclipse,
which sank in the Southern Seas Janu
ary 11, reached port this morning on
the Korea. These two men, along with
15 other shipmates, drifted 650 miles
from land for 16 days until they suc
ceeded in reaching the ' Hawaiian
Islands.
Liquor Amendment Defeated.
CHARLESTON. W. Va., Feb. 14.-r-The
proposed Constitutional amend
ment to prohibit the manufacture and
sale of liquor, which passed the House,
was today defeated in the Senate.
PLAYS, LOSES, USES" GDN
POOLROOMS PROVE UNDOING
OF SEATTLE MOTOKMAN.
Sells Home From Over His Wife's
Head, Bets All on Races, Loses
and Blows Out His Brains.
SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 14. After losing
$1300 playing the races at the Georgetown
poolrooms today, Orlando A. Isliani,
until a few months ago a Seattle car mo
torman, committed suicide. In the morn
ing Isham told his wife he was going to
stake all the money he had left from
the proceeds of the sale of their home,
amounting to J13G0, on the races, as he
had a system to win. He said that If ho
failed he would kill himself. The woman
applied to the Seattle police to stop her
husband, but Georgetown poolrooms are
out of the city's Jurisdiction. When the
woman returned home after fruitlessly
trying to get some one to interfere, she
found her husband dead on the bed.' He
had placed the revolver In his mouth and
fired. He leaves two sons. S and 3 years
old, and a wife, practically penniless.
Home Telephone Franclilse Pays.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14. The Home
Telephone Company, which five years ago
obtained a franchise under the Broughton
act. then newly passed by the Legisla
ture, today paid into the city treasury
$14,588, representing 2 per cent of its gross
earnings during the past year. The sum
is the largest ever received by the city
under the terms of the act.
Schilling's Best
is sold in packages only,
never in bulk.
Your grocer returns your m ey if too don't
like it: we pay him-