TIIE MORXIXG OREGOXIAN. SATIffi'DAY, MARCH 28,
1903.
35c Socks for 21c the Pair
Full fashioned black Socks, in guaranteed last
black dye. A prime grade of yarn, -with the
famous "Crow" foot; at 35c the pair, or three
pairs for $1.00. these are the standard hose of
Portland for particular men. Buy five pairs for
the price of thr.ee today; on sale at..
pair
SUITCASES, in tan, black or brown ; a
very well-made article, finished with brass
trimmings and eoodt solid handles. . The
regular values are $4 to $6.
each, today
"DUOFOLD" TJKDEKWEAH for men; really two
garments in one. A superb light-weight mercerized
fabric with a thin lining. The new idea of men's
underwear. Perfect comfort, fit and satisfaction as
sured. Io grades, priced at $1.25 and $1.75.
21c
$2.98
William fs
Shaving
Soap
3c
The Cake
Be sure of a cool,
comtortable shave
by providing: your
self with . a first
class shaving- soap.
Williams Shaving
Soap, round O
cakes, today JC
Violet Talcum Pow
der, worth 10c
a can, today. ...OC
STORE CLOSES AT SIX P. M.
Bone Hairpins, plain
or crimped, worth
20c a doz., in
today lC
Lend Pencils, with
rubber tips, special
today 20c the
doz., or 3 for...OO
Children's 30c Aprons 17c
Made of blue and white checked .gingham, in the popular Mother Hub
bard style. Have long sleeves and turn-down collar. For tots "I 7
from 2 to 6 years of age. Worth ,30c each, special X C
Vegetable
or Flower
Seeds
2 Packages
Sc
Get busy r In your
garden plant seeds
that grow. Have
-out own vegetables
and beautify your
lawn with flowers.
We offer special
prices today on
hardy Norther n
grown Seeds of ail
kinds vegetable or
flQjver. Buy today
and. start your gar
den early. Spe- E
cial, 2 pkgs OCT
Sterling; Ltwi Grain
eed, in one-pound
packarges. Very spe
cial t for today only.
the pacK-age
19c
25c Vests Special 17c Each
WOMEN'S VESTS, in low neck, sleeveless
styles good quality lisle yarn, lace-trimmed.
Any woman will have use for a number of
these. Better attend the sale you will save
8c on eaeh one, for they are 25c ones, 1
selling at
KNIT UNDERGARMENTS for little folks in
all sizes; vests and drawers to match. Medium
-weight elastic rib, finished with silk .crochet
trimming. Mothers, supply your children's
underwear wants for Spring at this sale. The
regular values run from 35c to COe the gar
ment; your choic of any size, only, OQ
the garment ttJC
There will be crowds of buyers in the hosiery
aisle, we're sure of that. For little folks we
are featuring a 1x1 rib School Hose an abso
lutely fast black dye and splendid quality
yarn. The regular price is 20c pair; OC
special for today, two pairs C
Buy Monday Washday Needs TODAY
GALVANIZED WATER FAILS, heavy and Qf)r
durable; reg. values 45c each; today's price. t'v'
WILLOW CLOTHES BASKETS, good- 'JtZg,
'sized ones; regularly 90e ea.; special today.
SUCTION SCRUBBING BRUSHES Save labor,
time, hands, temper; clean the floor thoroughly and
take lip the water. The $1.75 size for fr 1 O C
$1.40 and the $1.50 size, today V11"
INDOOR CLOTHES LINES, worth 10c each,
today for
CLOTHES HAMPERS, fancy straw, very durable
and present eood appearance. Regu- fcO QC
larly $3.50, today pmUU
SCRUBBING BRUSHES, worth 1.5c each, 1 Q
' today, each
COTTON CLOTHES LINES, sp'l. today 100
WASH BOILERS Good heavy boiler with QO
copper bottom; No. 8 size; worth $1.25, at. Ot
5c
7c ifrllHN
79c LSS-J
Shirtwaist Boards, felt cov
ered, regularly worth 1Q
25c ea.; today's price.. X5C
Wire Soapholders, worth
10c, today
Folding Clothes Bar,
regular $1 val., today.
ANTI-RUST WASH BOILER S Extra heavy,
worth $3.25 each; special today at, CO "7E
each O
GALVANIZED WASHTUBS, good-sized ones, give
splendid wear; regularly 90c each; on sale 7C
todav at. eaeh
WASHBOARDS of "good make; sell
larly at 35e each; today's price. .
CLOTHES WRINGERS A first-class wringer with
wood frame and hard rubber rolls; ex- CJO CQ
cellent values at $3.00 each; today ipiJS
IC
25c
Elastic Belts 29c
Belt lengths in studded elastic. Slake
very smart belts and you can use
buckles you have or buy new ones here
for little money. The regular prices of
these belt lengths are 40c to
60e.vTeday ',
29c
'Kerchiefs rr 19c
Children's. School Handkerchiefs, of
plain lawn, with hemstitched' edges.
Also in fancy checked lawn, or in fancy
bordered effects. Regular price, 5c
each. Special for today only,
Six for
19c
Today A Sale of Children's Shoes
Provide 6tiirdy footwear for the busy little feet that go through ordinary shoe3
so quickly.' Buy here and cut down the amount of the children's shoe bill. Be
sure of best leather and good style, in addition to always having the growing
feet perfectly fitted. Only experienced salesmen employed. Children's shoes
fitted with the same care that is making our department famous in men's and
women's footwear.
BOYS' SHOES OR OXFORDS Black or tan. blucher or regular
cut. The leathers are kid, calf or patent. We have plenty of sizes
and the values run to $3.00 the pair. Today, sizes 1 ff Of
to 5y2, $1.79. Sizes 9 to 13y J1.&27
A SPECIAL FOR TODAY-GIRLS' SHOES AND OXFORDS
GIRLS' SHOES AND OXFORDS Splendid qualities, blackjor tan. Kid, calf or patent leathers; button
or lace styles; blucher or Gibson cuts. Welt or hand-turn soles. Plenty ot styles ana all sizes.
5 to 8, worth $2.00 t1 OQ ' 8V2 to 11, worth d-f AQ 111 2 to 2, worth d ?Q
l $9.50 ti,e pa;,., todav.. K $3 the pair, today
the pair, today.
$2.50 the pair, today.
$1.49
$3 the pair, today....
FOR TODAY ONLY
$1.65 Comforts
For $1.25 Each
These Comforts are of the regu
lar size, filled with fluffy white
cotton, and covered with a pretty
patterned silkoline. Housekeep
ers take notice and profit by this
special for today, selling for
One - twenty-five
A Marvelous Waist Sale
Vols, to $3.75 Choice $1.49
A sensational One-Day Sale of Women's Bodices of the most approved sorts.
The styles are unquestionably good. The materials are superb linen, madras
or lawns. They are in tailored models, finished only with buttons, straps or
tucks, or in quite elaborate affairs garnished with laces, embroideries and fine
tucks. No woman with a waist want can afford to overlook this opportunity.
There are about 300 for disposal and they are sure to go in this one day's
selling. We advise early attendance for the best styles are
bound to go first. Worth to $3. 75 each, choice today only
NONE SENT ON APPROVAL
$1.49
NO PHONE ORDERS FILLED
FOR TODAY ONLY
Laces Worth to
50c Yard for 19c
In Oriental or Venise designs
and you may find edges or gal
loons. Goodly assortment in the
lot and most of them are priced
at less than half the regular value.
Save here today and buy these at
nineteen cents
STABBED IN BACK
Germans Hint That Americans
Started Fight on Hill.
KAISER SENDS LETTERS
Bc.-ldos Communication Transmitted
by Tower, Emperor Rcquenfs Per- m
onal Friend of Roosevelt to
Write Him Concerning Hill.
BERLIN, March 37. The matter of the
acceptance by the German government
of Dr. David Jaync Hill, now American
Minister at The Hague, as American Am
bavMador to succeed Charlemagne Tower,
continues to hold public interest. The
Foreign Office denies t bar any explanation
adverse to Dr. Hill has come from the Ger
man side, declaring that he is persona
grata and that all statements In a con
trary sense are inventions put into circu
lation by designing Americans. It states
that the opposition to Dr." Hill is Amer
ican and not German.
On tne other hand. Emperor William's
desire not to thave Dr. Hill come to Ber
lin has been m subject of discussion In
the official household of his majesty for
weeks past. General VonPlessin, Adjutant-General
to his majesty, has referred
to it and it Is known outside of his maj
esty's Immediate suite that Admiral Von
Mueller, chief of his majesty's private
Marine Cabinet, and Admiral Von Tirpitz,
Secretary of the Admiralty, are among
those who have told the Emperor that
they did not regard Dr. Hill as a suit
able Ambassador.
Mr. Tower s part is explained to have
been confined to a transmittal to Presi
dent Roosevelt of thev Emperor's definite
communication. His majesty also re
quested a distinguished personal friend
of President Roosevelt, who is now in
Germany, to write to the President con
cerning his majesty's unwillingness to
receive Dr. Hill.
Both of these communications were sent
at the express wish of the Emperor. It
is Just possible that the Foreign Office
is not aware of the second communica
tion, which is probably still In the trans
Atlantic malls.
ACTION" IS SELDOM "OFFICIAI
When Minister Is Not, Wanted In
formation Conveyed Quietly.
WASHINGTON. March 27. The state
ment Issued from the Foreign Office In
Berlin in relation to the case of Dr. Hill,
being entirely official, must, of course,
be accepted by our Government on its
face as amoftntinx to a denial of the re
port that Dr. Hill was personally objec
tionable to the German Emperor. The
records show, however, that only in very
rare instances in recent years have
rulers made their objections to Am
bassadors or Ministers in such form that
they would be spread upon the records
ss official. Rrobahly the last instance
in the history of the United States for
eign relations was that of Senator Blair,
of North Carolina, whom the Chinese
Government formally refused to accept
as Minister. But the objection .in that
case was formal, for the reason that it
was based, not on Senator Blalrs per
sonal character or conduct, but entirely
upon his official actions and speeches in
connection with the Chinese exclusion act.
It Is true that there have been other
Instances since that event where Ameri
cans chosen for diplomatic service have
failed of reception at the post intended
for them, but that result has followed
not from another such "official" action,
as referred to In the German Foreign
Office statement, but simply through the
conveyance through personal channels of
a quiet intimation that the nominee was
objectionable.
The case is similar to that rising in
a social club when the friends of an in
tending applicant for admission are quiet
ly given to understand that there are ob
jections against him. Of course, an -immediate
withdrawal follows in order to
avoid the dreaded ''blackball' which in
diplomacy would find its equivalent In
an "official declaration that a Minister
or Ambassador was persona non grata.
Something 6f this kind is understood to
have been the course followed in Dr.
Hill's case.
DIPLOMATIC WORLD GUESSING
Cannot Understand Reported Refu
sal to Receive Dr. Hill.
PARIS, March 27. Dr. David Jayne
Hill, who is now in this city on per
sonal business, received no information
today that would throw any light on
the alleged refusal of Emperor William
to receive, him at Berlin. Dr. Hill is
aware that Baron von Sternberg, the
German Ambassador at Washington,
transmitted Emperor William's ap
proval of his appointment last Novem
ber, and he declines. In the absence of
official information, to admit that
there is any possibility of the Emperor
having changed his attitude.
The Hill incident has aroused the
liveliest interest in diplomatic circles
in Paris. The refusal to receive an
ambassador after assenting to his ap
pointment is said to be unprecedented
in the annals of diplomacy, and justifi
able only on the strongest personal
grounds. A prominent foreign diplo
mat said In this connection:
"The incident can only be accounted
for on the theory that Emperor William
has some personal objection to Dr. Hill.
Otherwise, his refusal to receive him
would be not only offensive, but a
breach of good manners. The sugges
tion contained In the Berlin dispatches
that the Emperor desires a brilliant
and wealthy American at Berlin, capa
ble of adding luster to his-court, sa
vors of a spirit of dictation which any
country would resent. If Dr. Hill were
an obscure man, such an objection
might be understood, but inasmuch as
it is recognized abroad that Dr. Hill
is an able and accomplished diplomat
and scholar, the suggestion Is almost
an affront, not only to Dr. Hill, but to
America.
"To foreign diplomats it has always
seemed strange that the United States
has not pursued a policy of sending
abroad able and modest men like Dr.
Hill, who are capable of representing
their country with dignity and simplic
ity, rather than men of wealth who
seek to rival in their social functions
the magnificence of the old world."
Chinese Minister of Education Comes
VICTORIA. B. C. March 27. Leung
Ming Qua!. Chinese Minister of Educa
tion, has left Pekin for San Francisco
and points on the Pacific Coast, where
Chinese are found in considerable num
ber, according to advices received in the
Chinese quarters of the city. The
Minister Is coming to investigate the
opportunities for the betterment of the
education of Chinese living abroad. -
NOT AT LIBERTY TD SAY
DIKE OF ABRVZZI SIIjENT RE
GARDING ENGAGEMENT.
Intimates That Any Announcement
Must Come From Another Source.
- Cheerful on the Voyage.
LIVfeawlOL Maxell 27 "There U ab
solutely nothing- I can say regarding my
reported engagement to Miss Katherine
JJlkins," said the IXike of Abruzzi, when
asked for a statement today regarding the
many rumors in circulation since his de
parture from the United States. The
Duke arrived here thiB morning from
New York on the steamer Loiistania. He
emphasized the personal pronoun in the
statement and Intimated that any an
nouncement must come fr-m another
source.
Although the Duke could not be drawn
out with regard to his reported engage
ment, he gave the impression that there
was an engagement and. that some for
malities would have to be completed be
fore the announcement could -be made,
and this announcement must come
through official Italian channels. His con
tinual cheerfulness on the voyage was
taken as proof that he at least does not
believe that there is any unsurmountaole
difficulties in the way of his marriage
with Miss Elkins.
Abraham Hummel, the New York law
yer, who was released from prison on
March 16. also was a passenger on the
Luistania. He received as much .atten
tion from the reporters and photograph
ers as did the Duke, but he did not take
it so pleasantly.
TWO MORE SHIPS FINISH
Connecticut and Georgia Through
With Target Practice.
MAGDAX.ENA BAY, March 27. Via
Point Lorn a Wireless The Connecticut
and Georgia 'finished target practice to
day. The Virginia finishes on Saturday
and the Missouri on the same day. The
New Jersey finishes tomorrow or next
day. The Vermont follows after the Kan
sas and will finish Wednesday. Torpedo
and mine practice are indulged in each
day.'
In the fleet scores thus far with the big
guns the Pacific fleet is ahead of the
battleship fleet and with the eight-inch
guns the Tennessee leads the Atlantic
fleet.
DEWEY XOT COMING TO COAST
Thinks Festivities and Journey
Would Prove Too Fatiguing.
WASHINGTON. March 27. Admiral
Dewey. It is understood, practically has
decided not to go to the Pacific Coast to
participate in the welcome to the Atlantic
battleship fleet when It reaches San Fran
cisco. He has so Informed his intimate
friends, and until he sees some good rea
son for changing his present intentions,
will adhere to this decision.
Admiral Dewey declines to make" any
statement concerning his Intentions,
on the ground that whatever reply he
may give to the invitations should be
sent to those who have urged him to
attend the festivities incident to the
arrival of the fleet. The Admiral
would like to go to California and has
repeatedly so indicated to those who
have talked with him about the mat
ter, but there are considerations of ft
perstHuU nature which make' him hesi
tate to. take the trip. Incident to- it
is the long railroad ride back and
forth, beside the nigntly banquets and
innumerable other social demands that
would Tte made upon him. all of which
prove fatiguing and exhausting.
The Admiral's friends express the
hope that he .will, ,with President
Roosevelt, be on hand to welcome the
fleet on its return home in New York
on February 22 of next year, the date
tentatively fixed by the President.
KAISER MUCH INTERESTED
Reads Kepi t of His Objections and
Says They Are Incorrect.
VENICE, March 27. Emperor Wil
liam, it ifi reported, read with much in
terest the telegram published here con
cerning his alleged refusal to accept
Dr. David J. Hill as United States Am
bassador to Germany, and says the ex
planations were incorrect. He made
no exception to the appointment of Dr.
Hill, he is reported, to have said, al
though he had expressed regret that
Charlemagne Tower was to leave the
post of Ambassador.
Greely Retires, Others Step Up.
WASHINGTON, March 27. Major-Gen-eral
A. W. Greely, of Arctic fame, hav
ing reached the age of 64 years yesterday,
was transferred to the retired list In ac
cordance with the law. He is now trav
eling in the Orient on leave of absence.
Brigadier-General Charles B. Hall, com
mandant of the General Staff College, at
C. When Lynden opened the door
and saw Doctor Westbrook stand
ing ever the body of Alberto de
Sanchez with the knife that killed
him in his hand, what could ba
th ink what would anyone have
thought? This is the situation at
the beginning of
The Saver
Blade
and lovers of a good detective story
are offered one that is different
one in which the mystery really
remains a mystery till the end.
By CHARLES B. WALK
Picturtt in Color by A. B. WtnztU
A. C. McClurg & Co., Publishers
Ask Your Bookseller
Fort Leavenworth, Kan., has been ap
pointed a Major-General, vice General
Greely, retired, and Colonel John B. 1 Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., has been appointed
Kerr, commanding the Twelfth Cavalry. I a Brigadier-General, vice Hall, promoted.
PIANOS AND TALKING MACHINES
AT HALF AND LESS
The Finest of Violins, Mandolins, Guitars, Banjos, Band Instruments,
Music Bags, Etcu, at way down prices. Sheet Music
Virtually Given Away. Hurry in.
Chance for a Piano
To any responsible party
we will grant terms of week
ly or monthly payments.
Don't fail to see these rare
values. A . fine Steinway
Upright only $196; a splen
did Hamilton Upright now
$205, sold elsewhere at $375;
a choice Bailey Upright only
$185; a superb $425 Brinker
hoff now $225; a full-sized
"Waldorf Upright big snap
at $167, "and several others.
Get
Vioh
101111
No matter how
much or how little
you wish to invest in
a good Violin, Man
dolin or Guitar, or
Banjo, you cau now
save almost half and
in some cases more.
A genuine Italian Vio
lin, made in 1756,
actually worth $140,
now $75. A beauti
fully tonedr Violin,
worth $110, now only
$47. A splendid
model regular $55.00
Violin now only $28.50. A genu
ine French Vuillanne Violin now
only $9.80, and a real Steiner
model now only $5.34. .
An elegant $-40.00 Wash
burn Mandolin, now only
$23.50. A superb $50 Wash
burn Guitar, now only
$27.50. A fine $10 German
Zither now $3.25; and man3r
other rare values. Cash or
payments. Mandolin and
Guitar Canvas Cases, slight
ly shopworn, regular $1.50
values, now 27.
Here Are Talking
Machines
It''-
Pol is
K3ssi-
Every home should have a
Talking Machine, the uni
versal home entertainer. The
modern machines do not imi
tate they positively dupli
cate the playing of Sousa's
Band, famous orchestras, the
voices of Caruso, Melba and
other great singers.
In our Forced-Out Sale we
are offering strictly brand
new, latest style Talking
Machines at terrific reduc
tions. $9.60 takes the regu
lar $25.00 kind, $14.20 gets
the $30.00 styles, $21.25 the
regular $40.00 values, and
so on. Pay by the week or
month'.
Store Open Tonight Until 10:00.
Band Instruments
Cornets, Horns, Clario
nets, Flutes, Drums,
Harmonicas, etc., etc.
A line $95 Euphonium,
with $14 case, only
$44.60. A $30 Conn
slide Cornet only
$14.35. A$32.50 20th
Century Drum now
$18.25. The regu
lar . 50c Harmonica,
choice 19. Clappers,
regular 10c, now 6.
Music Kolls and Bags, the very
latest styles, immense assortment,
now.' the regular $1.00 kind 49S
the $2.25 values now $1.10, etc.
Sheet Music
Now's the time to stock up.
Classic, Sacred and Popular, Vocal
aud Instrumental, Solos, Duets, etc.,
take your choice now 90
5 copies .350-
12 copies 750
The Boston Conservatory Piano
Method Folid, regular $1.00, now
250. Burgmiller's Piano Method,
regular $2.00, now 370. Old NFa- (
vorite Operatic Scores (complete),
was $1.00, now 350. Hayden's ,
Fifth and . Twelfth Mass, regular
$1.00, now 90. National Banjo
Method, was $1.50, now 190. Smith's
Mandolin Method, was 5C. now 110.
Eichberg's Modern Violirl Music,
regular $1.50, now iJl0. Hohnman's
Violin Method, was 75c, while they
last, only 50. Blake's Organ
Method, was $1.00, now 170.
Cramer's Piano Studies, handsomely
bound, regular $3.00, now only 240.
Favorite , Opera Folio, regular 50c,
choice now 90. Excelsior Vocal Fo
lio, regular 30c, now 140. Artists'
Repertoire Folio, was $1, now 190.
Students' Classic Folio, regular $1.25,
now 210. Students' Piano Folio
(complete), regular $2.50 now 520,
Methods at unheard-of prices. Hurry ri
ir you want cnoice.
GRAVES & rr.3 328 Washington St.