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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1908. 3 NO AGREEMENT DN A CURRENCY BILL Republican Members of House Hold Caucus Without Def inite Result. ENDS IN A CONFERENCE Cannon 'Warmly Indorses Vreeland's Measure and AVins Applause. Tells Why Aldrich Bill Failed. Blame for La Follette. WASHINGTON. May 5. The Republi can members of the House of Representa tives were in caucus three hours tonight in an effort to agree upon a plan for cur rency legislation, but adjourned at 11 o'clock without achieving any definite re sult The meeting was early resolved into a conference and proceeded with the understanding that the result whatever .it might be should not be binding upon " members. There was a large attendance. but no very marked enthusiasm except of . a personal charac ter when speaker Cannon took the floor. It was evident from the beginning that there were so many who desire to be beard that it would be impossible to reach a conclusion at one sitting and it was unanimously agreed to adjourn at 11 o'clock tonight until 8 o'clock tomorrow Might Cannon Makes Speech. A number of speeches for and against the resolution were heard, notably one by Speaker Cannon, warmly support ing it. The Speaker eald he was warm ly in favor of the principles upon which the Vreeland bill was based. The un popularity of the Aldrich bill was due, he said, to the resedve amendment and the amendment adopted by the Senate at the suggestion of Senator La Fol lette. These provisions he regarded as deservedly unpopular, and said that his colleague, Mr. Prince, Mr. Fowler and a few other members, had ueed tluTse features of that measure "to hoodoo the country." The Vreeland bill was intended, he said, to plan emergency currency meas ure free from those Incumbrances, and he believed that if such a measure -could be enacted into law it would re eult most beneficially. Meets "Vew Conditions. He declared that the present bank ing law, which had proved so effective, had in its formative stages been the subject of quite as much opposition as is the Vreeland bill now, and he as serted that the Vreeland bill, if It should become a law, might in its way be as beneficial In its way as the pres ent law. The existing law, he said, is intended to meet normal conditions, while the Vreeland bill would meet hall normal conditions. The Speaker was listened to attentively, and at the close of his remarks was loudly applauded. SWEPT OVER THE FALLS Two Men Drowned' in Spokane Fail to Catch Ropes. SPOKANE. Wash.. May 5. Two men, 11. W. Engleklng and Grant Powell, were swept over the great falls of the Spokane River today and drowned. Three men were removing some tim bers under the . Washington-street bridge this afternoon, working on a raft that-was fastened to the bridge by a rope. The rope broke, and the swift waters caught the raft. As they rushed by the Howard-street bridge, two blocks below, men threw rones toward them, and A. Simeon seized one and wae saved. The other two men jumped for the ropes but missed, and a moment later they were swept over the fulls. SWARM TO SEETHE FLEET (''ontinued From First Pane.) half speed to a point off Alcatraz Island, which looks like a stone battleship Itself, and there the whole Pacific squadron will fall in behind, the forty-five vessels steaming down across the city's front until It swings back into four columns Xor anchorage. The Oregonlan Information Bureau to day directed to accommodations, without coming to the booth to register, many besides the following who were regis tered: Russell Smith, Mrs. A. Donahue. Che- Harry Lltt, halls. .1. J. Rich. v. A. Johnston and . E. Whitney. wlrn. The Dalles Walne R. Smith. B Fisher. Portland. Mrs. Blaine R. Smith. D. .:. Humphrey, of Colonel S. W. Blals- RoiK-burg. ilell and party. W. A. Kirk and wife. O. M. Barthold, Charles H. Smith, C. Markle, Portland, William O'Brien wife R. Johm-on. and daughter. E. S. Sherlock, Grants Mr. Lewis, Pass, F. s. Lansr. T7. B. Waldcn. w. fherrard. B. O. Walden. Med- J. C. v heeler, of ford. Portland. F. H. Nettleton, Spo- Mrs. C. B. Chant aoo, kane. daughter, Spokane. Fred Kill. Van Sonna. Iltee. F. E. Krkkcy. Salem. Sam Fran Mre. M. S. Campbell, N. W. Hamilton, Se- Jpffer.on. attle.' H. Ai. Hulloway, Boise, O. W. Gordon, Salem. F. H. Hoffman, Spo-J. W. Wateon, Portland kane. Paul McNielan. A. Donahue. L. C. Ward. Seattle, E. G. Wendllng. EVANS AGAIN IN COMMAND Carried by 'Sailors to Launch and Hoisted on Board Ship. SANTA CRUZ. May 5. The battle ship fleet and torpedo flotilla sailed at 3 o'clock this afternoon for San Fran cisco under the command of ltear-Admiral Evans. The farewell accorded the vessels was as demonstrative as their welcome. Karly this morning; the Connecticut sailed to Monterey to meet Admiral Evans, who came to that place on a special train. A launch from the flagshrip was waiting at the wharf near the old cus tom house, filled with officers -from the Connecticut, who boarded immediately upon Its arrival. The Admiral showed the effect of his Illness. He -was lifted from the train by four picked seamen from the flagship and was gently rolled In his invalid chair to the end of the wharf. He walked down the ladder to the launch, leaning on a crutch, aided by two seamen, who as sisted him at every step. The mement he was on board, the launch shoved off and in a few minutes was alongside the Connecticut. Kverythlng on the flagnhlp was in readiness and the moment the launch came alongside, the rope:) were low ered attached to a chair and Admiral Kvans was hoisted Into the air and gentjy deposited on the deck of his kUId. At the same instant the blue flag with the two white stars broke out at the masthead, and Admiral Evans was once more In command. NAVIGATION BUREAU'S FAULT Metcalf Says It Advised Against Sending Fleet Here. WASHINGTON, May 5. Senator Bourne has received a letter from Secretary Metcalf In which he says: I write to you becaoM on several differ ent occasion you have called at the De partment and have urged that the battle ship fleet be sent to Portland. I referred your request to the Bureau of Navigation with instruction to comply with the same if possible. After having; carefully consid ered the matter, the Bureau of Navigation reported to me that it would not be safe to send the battleship fleet to Portland. I then told the chief of the bureau' that I wanted to comply, as lar as possible, with your request and with the request of the people of Portland, and that If the battle ship fleet could not be sent, I wanted to send some of the cruisers and the torpedo flotilla. Everything has been done by the Department that could possibly be done under the circumstances. I regret that the efforts of the Depart ment to please the people of Portland have been met by such an insulting article as the inclosed, which is from the evening Telegram of April 21. I have made the trip to Portland by water on several different occasions, but personally know nothing of the channel or of the depth of water, and. of course, would not assume the responsi bility of sending a fleet which has cost the Government so much money to Portland against the judgment and advice of the Bureau of Navigation. JEROME GROWS DEFIANT REFUSES TO PRODUCE GRAND JURY MINUTES. Says lie Will Go to Jail Rather Than Comply With Order of Court. NEW YORK, May 5. District Attorney Jerome said today that he would' go to jail rather than comply with an order received from Judge Rosalsky that cer tain grand Jury minutes be filed with the Court of General Sessions. Mr. Jerome made this statement at the hearing of charges against him before Commissioner Hand, who was appointed by Governor Hughes to take evidence in the matter of the Kings Committees' charges that the District Attorney had failed to fulfill the duties of his office. The records which Judge Rosalsky ordered filed with the Court of General Sessions were those of the grand Jury which investigated the affairs of the Metropolitan Street Railway's system last November. The effect .of filing these minutes with the clerk would have been to make them public. Mr. Jerome declared that Judge Rosal sky's order called for the original minutes of the grand jury and that this is a viola tion of the law. Judge Rosalsky there upon issued a new order that copies of the minutes be filed with the clerk of the court. The case of the complainant was con cluded today and the defense opened at once without any preliminary argument. Mr. Jerome called Attorney Pierce, of counsel for the complainant to the stand as his first witness. HERRIN MACHINE SMASHED (Continued From First Page.) Franklin Murphy for Vice-President was adopted without opposition. Governor Fort. United States Senators Kean and Briggs and State Assessor David Balrd are the delegates-at-large to the National convention. United States Senator Briggs intro duced a resolution expressing sympathy for ex-President Grover Cleveland in his present illness and hoping for his quick recovery. The resolution was adopted by a rising vote. The convention was clearly in the hands of the regular Republican leaders In New Jersey. The delegates selected are not all favorable to Mr. Taft's nom ination. The Idea of the Republican lead ers is that the delegation should go to Chicago unpledged and be in a position to secure whatever favors may be ob tained for New Jersey. The platform highly praises the ad ministration and policies of President Roosevelt. No instructions are given the delegates to the National convention, but the resolutions conclude by express ing the hope "that New Jersey may have representation on the National ticket." Prior to the opening of the convention, the several district conferences were held and district delegates to the National convention were selected. KKXTCCKIAXS ARE FOR TAFT Three Districts Instruct for Him, One for Foraker. BOWLING GREEN, Ky.. May 6. The Second Congressional District today elected two delegates to the Chicago con vention and instructed for Taft. CARLISLE, Ky., May 6. The Ninth District Republican Congressional con vention today named W. D. Cochran and E. S. Hitchen delegates to the National Convention and instructed them for Taft. FRANKFORT, Ky., May 6. The Seventh District Republican Convention elected two delegates to the National Convention and instructed them for Taft. Resolutions were adopted requesting Governor Wlllson to pardon Caleb Pow ers and Jim Howard. WAYNESBORO, Ky., May B. Repub licans of the First Congressional Dis trict elected delegates to the National Convention and instructed them for Sen ator Foraker for President. ELIZABETH CITY, N. C, May 5.-The First Congressional District convention today instructed for William H. Taft for the Presidential nomination. HAMMOND IS ORATOR CHOSEN Minnesota Congressman Will Nomi nate Johnson at Denver. WASHINGTON, May 5. The Post today says: Governor John A. Johnson of Minne sota will be nominated before the Denver convention to head the Democratic ticket by Representative Winfleld S. Hammond, of the Second Congressional District of Minnesota, the man who defeated for Congress former Representative James T. McCleary, one of the Republican leaders, during his service in the House. Hammond nominated Governor Johnson for both his terms as Governor of the State of Minnesota and both times John eon swept a normally Republican state into the Democratic column. "Unquestionably," he said yesterday, "Johnson will carry a large proportion of the Southern States. DEMOCRATS CARRY ST. PAUL - t Law lor Elected Mayor by Plurality of 3000. ST. PAUL, May 5. Daniel Lawlor, Democratic nominee for Mayor of St. Paul, was elected today over Joseph Mc Klbben, Republican, by an estimated plu rality of about 3000. Returns from 82 of the 113 precincts in the city give Lawlor 12.299 votes and McKibbln 9930. Mil! COMPLICATE TUFT'S MISSION Senator Bacon Demands the Facts Regarding Situa tion in Panama. ASKS FOR DOCUMENTS Resolution Introduced by Democrat on Theory That Colombia Has . Again Asked Arbitration of Her Claim for Damages. ' WASHINGTON, May E. The Senate today adopted a resolution which may complicate in some manner the object of Secretary Taft's visit to Panama. The resolution is one introduced by HONORED RESIDENTS OF POLK COUNTY 4 f v 1 ' f -1; - iiiriWri iIifti'rTWli MR. AND MRS. JOHN H. 1HWI.E V, WHO CELEBRATED THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. DALLAS, Or., May 5. (Special.) Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hawley, who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Monmouth,, Or., Wednesday, were married in Polk County, May 6, 1858, and have re sided in that county continuously ever since. Mr. Hawley crossed the p'ains from Missouri in 1844. His parents were members of Col onel Cornelius Gilliam's company, and as a barefooted boy of 9 years he walked the entire distance. Mrs. Hawley is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luke Mulkey. Her parents crossed the plains in Captain Ciaypoole's company and took up a donation claim near Corvallis in 1847. Mr. Hawley Is a veteran of the Yakima Indian War of 1835-56. He has represented Polk County In the Oregon Legislature, and for many years has been president of the Polk County bank at Monmouth. He Is 73 years old, and his wife is in her 69th year. The children are W. H. and L. M. Hawley, of Billings, Mont.; Mrs. B. F. Mulkey, of Jack sonville, Or.; C. L. Hawley, of McCoy, Or., and Miss Maude Hawley, at home. Senator Bacon, calling for correspond ence since January 18, 1904, between the United States and Colombia in re lation to the secession of Panama. Prior to that time Colombia felt ag grieved at what was interpreted to be interference by the United States in her troubles with the State of Panama, and demanded $10,000,000 of the United States. Colombia also asked for arbi tration of this claim, which was re fused by the United States, on the ground that this country had been charged with fomenting revolution in Panama and abetting the accession of the isthmian portion of Colombian ter ritory. The resolution calling for late corre spondence is based upon the belief on the part of certain Democratic Senators that Colombia has again asked for ar bitration of the claim, and at the same time has made new charges against the United States, involving the conduct of this Government In connection with the secession of Panama. Asks Warship Orders. It is said tht Colombia asks that orders issued by the United States Government to commanders of vessels on the West Coast of Central America, and to the commanders of marine corps detachments on the Isthmus just prior to the secession of Panama be present ed as evidence that the Colombian gov ernment had been injured by the United States. . What reply has been made by the State Department to the renewed request from Colombia for arbitration is not known by the Senators. They expect that to be brought out by the reply of the President to the request for the correspondence. Information so far obtained by the Democratic Senators leads them to be lieve that a triangular treaty has been negotiated between the United States, Colombia and Panama, by which the Colombian claim is to be scaled down and assumed by Panama. The amount named in the treaty, it is said, is" $800,000. Holds Out for Million. According to the advices of the back ers of the Bacon resolution, Colombia is holding out for $1,000,000, and PaiJ ama is complaining that it is unjust to compel her to pay either sum from the f 10. 000. 000 which Iho PnHoj .,.. paid to Panama for the Canal Zone. iue cniei mission oi secretary Taft to Panama, these Senators believe, is to procure an agreement by which this treaty might be ratified. It is said also that it is hoped that an agreement can be reached between Panama and Co lombia whereby action by the United States Senate on the treaty would not be necessary, and which would not call for accession to Colombia's latest de mand for arbitration. Senator Bacon believes that if the facts are as stated, the United States is in honor bound to grant the arbiJra tlon demanded, for the reason that this Government has, taken an advanced po sition on the subject of general arbi tration. FEARS TRUST DOMINATION i Belgian Deputy Opposes Congo An nexation, Lest Americans Control. BRUSSELS. May 6. When the Cnn. go debate was resumed in the Cham ber of Deputies today. Deputy Jansen, speaking in opposition to annexation, declared there was great danger from the trusts, which were certain tn spring up in Africa as a result of com- "I fear the AmericAna whn Tir ; 1 1 cAAv to rrpfitfl trnnfa fnr h of mines," M. Janson said, "already have made these stocks a subject of financial speculation." M. Janson was in favor of interna tional isolation - of the Congo Inde pendent State, as the best means of putting an end to the existing "atro cious regime there." BONDS FOR UNION PACIFIC Issue or $100,000,000 Will Be Used in Extending System. SALT LAKE CITY. May 5. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Union Pacific Railway Company today, at which 76 per cent of the stock was represented, the directors were author ized to issue $100,000,000 in bonds for improvement of the system and for the purchase of the Kansas & Western and Topeka A Northwestern Railroads. Judge W. D. Cornish, of Omaha, gen eral counsel of the Union Pacific, and Par ley P. Williams, of Salt Lake City, general counsel for the Oregon Short Line, held proxies for 76 per cent of the common and preferred stock. Judge Cornish vot ing practically all of it. Fifty millions of the authorized bond issue is to be reserved for issue under strictly guar anteed provisions for construction and acquisition of new lines. Today's meet ing approved of the acquisition of the two Kansas roads, which were taken over by the Union Pacific. Express System for 6t. Paul. ' BUTTE. Mont,. May 6. Articles of in corporation were filed here yesterday by he Continental Express Company and the Continental Telegraph Company, the :2 J- former capitalized for $100,000 and the latter for $300,000. Under the terms of the articles the capital stock of the two com panies may be increased as the demands of business require. Both companies will operate over the lines of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, in Mon tana and North and South Dakota, and over the entire St. Paul system, when it shall have, been completed to the Coast. These companies were recently incorpo rated in Wisconsin. WEDDING IN HIGH SOCIETY Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt's Sister Mar ries Samuel G. Wadstaff. NEWPORT. R. I May E. Miss Pauline LeRoy French, daughter of Amos Tuck French and sister of Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, was married at St. Johns Church today to Samuel G. WadstatT. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Charles A. Beatty. There was a large attendance of the members of the Summer colony at both the church service and the recep tion which followed at Harbor View, Mrs. Vanderbilt's residence. Seattle Shipping News. SEATTLE, May 5. The Harbormas ter's report for the month of April shows domestic Imports to the value of $2,817, 357 and domestic exports of $4,082,550. Foreign imports were $1,285,662 and for eign exports $1,463,297. Fred H. Kroger, a wireless expert, has arrived from Washington to assist in installing the United States Signal Corps Wireless Station in Alaska. The steamer Rosalie broke her tall shaft at Port Townsend and was towed to Seattle. She will be replaced on the Belllngham . run by the steamer Lydia Thompson. Representatives of the Canadian Pacific Railway and Inland Navigation Company will meet tomorrow before a committee of the Seattle Merchants Association to arrive at a settlement of the rate war now in progress on the Victoria run. Satisfied With Oregon Building. SEATTLE, Wash-., May 5. (Special.) Two members of the Oregon State Com mission, President W. H. Wehrung and El W. Rowe, accompanied by the Com mission's architect, David C. Lewis, visited the grounds of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition today to Inspect the work done on the Oregon building. The visitors expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the progress made. i feel the exquisite thrill of motherhood with indescribable dread and fear. Erery woman should know that the danger, pain and horror of child-birth can be entirely avoided br the use of Mother's Friend, a scientific liniment for external use only, which toughens and renders piiaDie ail mt parts, ana assistsnature in its sublime work. By its aid thousands of women have passed this great crisis in perfect safety and without para. Sold at fz.oo per bottle by druggists. Our book of priceless value to all women sent free. Address BKADriBUB KCOULATOH OO Atlmmtm. a. ONLY ATTORNEY FEE Parkside Men Tell Why They Paid Ruef $30,000. HIS TALK WITH UMBSEN Real Estate Man Accused Ruef of Blocking Franchise and Boss Ar- ranged - Terms No Legal j Service Was Performed. i SAN FRANCISCO. May 5. In the Ruef bribery trial today.- Joseph E. Green, president of the Parkside Realty Company, got through his long siege on the witness-stand and was followed by Gustav H. Umbsen, the real estate man. The testimony of both witnesses was quite frank, but their admissions were no more damaging than that they had paid Ruef an attorney's fee to help them get their franchise. " In telling of his dealings with Ruef, Umbsen said: I went to see R-uef and asked him why it was that the Parkside franchise waa not permitted to go through. He said: "The Mayor has promised you the fran chise, and, as it seema to be a pet measure or his, I have nothing to do with it. Let him, get it for you." I then told Ruef that Tie wu blocking the franchise and I asked him what his propo sition was. He said that, if ne were taken in aa an attorney, lie wou!d probably help the thing along. I called - on Ruef again and told him that I was authorized to em ploy him. He said: , Wanted Schmitr Consent. "Before I accept the employment, as this Is a pet measure of the Mayor, I want to tell him that I am employed and get his oonsent." The next time I saw Ruef "he said he could not acoept the employment unless the fee waa $"O.O0O. Ruef said: "Ordinarily I would only ask $10,000, but I want $150,000," He afterward, cut it down to $30,000. Green denied emphatically that Ruef was to be used in bribing the Super visors to grant the franchise. Green said that, on the contrary, .he under stood that the $30,000 was purely a legal fee for Ruef's legal services in getting the franchise. Price Not Exorbitant. In response to questions by Henry Ach, Green . said $30,000 was not re garded as exorbitant and he would have given Ruef very much more if Ruef could have guaranteed quick ac tion on the franchise. There was no intimation by the Supervisors that they had been "fixed," nor was there any understanding that Ruef was to use part of his fee for illegitimate purposes. Mr. Heney took the edge off this testimony by making Green admit that he and Judge Cope prepared the ap plication, for the franchise; that Ruef did no legal work in preparing them; that he did not think any further ad vice on legal points waa needed when he sent for Ruef; and that he knew Ruef to be the political leader respon sible for the election of the Board of Supervisors. NEW GOVERNOR EXPELLED People of Tabriz Refuse Him and Riots Follow. ST. PETERSBURG, May 5. A dis patch received heref rom Tabriz, Persia, says that there was fighting all day yesterday on the streets of that city, between the inhabitants and the newly appointed Governor and his followers. The people refused to accept the Gov ernor and finally expelled him. The local garrison has not been able to cope with the situation and is awaiting re inforcements. Devastation in Arkansas. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 5. Arkansas was visited last night by a storm which covered practically, the entire state, do ing much damage to property. Wires are down In every direction and information is meager. At Marche, a hamlet of 100 people '10 miles from this city, a large plant of the Hammond, Lucas & Devore Lumber Company was completely destroyed. There was no loss of life. A great cloud, composed of limbs of trees, passed high over the town of Morrillton late yesterday afternoon. Conway, Ark., Is reported to have been damaged, and Watson, in Desha County, near the Louisiana line, is reported to have been wiped out. Took Land-Office Money. MISSOULA, Mont., May 6. L. S. Cat- Hn, formerly chief clerk in the United State Land Office in this city, has been arrested here on a charge of embezzling $411 from Receiver WInstanley, Govern ment Land Agent, at the time Catlln was an employe of the office. Astoria Wants Company. ASTORIA, Or., May 6. (Special.) Seventy young men of this city have signed a petition to the proper authorities for permission to organize a company of the Oregon National Guard in Astoria. The Ifttition has been forwarded to Adjutant-General Finzer for approval. May Be No Regatta. ASTORIA, Or., May 5. (Special.) The officers of the Astoria Regatta As sociation held a meeting last evening and decided to drop for the present at least all matters In connection with the hold ing of a regatta next August. Cleveland Is Improving. LAKE WOOD, N. J., May 5. Mrs, Grover Cleveland gave out a state ment today that no definite arrange ments have been made for Mr. Cleve land's removal to bis home-in Prince ton, but that he continues to gain steadily. Is the Joy of the household, tor witbont it no happiness can be complete. How sweet the picture of mother and babe, angels smile at and commend the thoughts and aspirations of the mother bending over the cradle. The ord&al through which the expectant mother must pass, how ever, is so full of danger and suffering that she looks forward to the hour when she shall mm NemoCorsets-C.B.ala Spirite Corsets Established in 1850 Quality Conaidwad. Our JUST FOR WEDNESDAY A Signed Statement We wish to announce to our patrons that we positively guarantee each article listed below to be at a lower price than we have ever sold it before. (Signed) LTPMATV WnM-lf R rn 25c Ginghams 12V2C The greatest value in ginghams in several years 32-lnch Scotch Novelty Ginghams, In meuium color patterns. In blue. tans, grays and. 12V2C black and white. Regularly 2 5c yard $1.75 Waists at 98c 3? dozen White Lingerie Waists in pretty new styles, with em broidered and plaited fronts; also insertion and plaited rronts. on sale at :98c department and cen ts- bargain table $5 Curtains, $1.29 Manufacturers Lace Curtain Samples, 1 to 14 yards long. 60 inches wide, Irish Point ami Renaissance designs. The bet hikiis. xne gei- '$1.2.9 ter part of lace curtains that re tall from jr tOi $7.50 pair. Wed $2.50 Lace Veils, 98c Most fashionable novelties of the season are these Lace Veils worn this season by fashion able dressers everywhere. ltound and oblong shapes. Values to 98c 2.50. Just for Wed nesday Gas Mantles, 10c Ea. 20c, 2oc and 35c Gas Mantles for 10c will fit any burner. Extra strong weaves. Not more than one dozen to each customer. Just for Wednesday a great opportunity 10c 25c Doilies at 8c Ea. 2000 pretty Tenerlffe Doilies and 800 hand-drawn Japanese Doilies. Very pretty and useful. Sold regularly to 2tc. On sale Just for 8c W ednesday for only. $1 Alarm Clocks 77c The "Beacon" Alarm Clock, guaranteed for one year. Made by one of the best makers, with the famous buzz-saw, wide-awake alarm. 77c Regular $1.00. Just for Wednesday. 50c Hosiery, 25c Pr. Women's imported fine black lisle or cotton sample stock ings, great variety of weaves and styles. Vals. upi to 60c pair. Unusual st25c ly gooa value Jusi ior .weunesaay, pair, 50c Men's Undw'r39 Men's fine quality fancy colored and striped Shirts and Drawers. Always sold at 50c a 39c garment. Just for Wed. reduced to only, oc a garment., Axminster Rugs 9x12 ft. $24.95 Axminsters 8i Pretty Axminster Rugs in an unusual assortment of rich pat terns and soft colorings, in Oriental, floral and conventional de signs. Regular $50.00 Wilton Rugs, 9x12 ft., $39.95 Regular $45.00 Wilton Rugs, 813x1012, $34.95 Bigelow Wilton Rugs in a large assortment of handsome pat terns, with all of those pretty, soft colorings usually found only in real Persian and Turkish rugs, duplicated. Just the rug for par lor or library. $35.00 Body Brussels Rugs, 9x12 ft., $24.95 You know how a Body Brussels Rug wears, and how easy it is to keep clean. Here you will find an immense assortment to select from, to suit all color combinations. By far the most serviceable rug manufactured. Just the rug May Sale of Muslin Underwear In beauty and quality of the undergarifaents, as well as the won derful prices, this sale surpasses any effort of the past. Prices lowest ever. . Fifty -STen Ystn in Business Price Are Always the Lowest vuAUUVIVys 50c Swiss 25c Embroidered Crossbar Swiss a fine Summer material; white grounds, with colored embroid- i 1 and figures; reds. ures; reus, 25c uiue, Drown, inn, DiacK ana white. vaiues to oOo a yard $3 Petticoats, $1.98 Finest quality Black Heather bloom Taffeta Petticoats, with extra full flaring three-section flounce, trimmed with six rows a witn six rows $1.98 il suirring and, fine tucking tiuaranteed t oi wear. J3 quality 25c Turnovers 5c Ea. J Mexican drawnwork and French and English eyelet embroidered Turnover Collars variety of prettiest styles of the mm season. Values to 25c tt On center bargain ta- li- -ble. Just for Wednesday 35c, 50c Ribbons, 23c 1S00 yards of Fancy Dresden Ribbons, bought especially for this event pink, light blue and maize floral effects. 23c w'th colored borders. Bold re;r. 3;c and ooc yard. Wednesday. 75c Trimmings, 39c All the most desirable roses, foliages, lilacs, bluets and other flowers used for trimming thn Summer hat. Sold 39c regularly up to 7c. Just for Wednesday, saie price $1.50 Squares at 75c Hand-drawn Japanese Squares, prettily worked effects for ta ble coverings, etc. Size 30x30 inches. Sold regular 75c ly at $1.50 each. A sensational bargain Just for Wednesday. 35c Pound Paper, 19c Swiss Lawn Writing Paper, put up in pound packages, extra fine quality, unruled note size. It's the economical way to buy. Regular 19c ly 3T.c pound. Just for Wednesday.. 25c Underwear 12V2C Women's Swiss ribbed Vests, low neck, no sleeves. Light Summer weight, very cool and sanitary. Sold, ;i2i2c reg. at 25c a gar ment. Just foi Wed. reduced to 75c Gloves, 35c Pair On sale at Drug Department Rubber Gloves for housework. garden, etc. Very pliable and yet protect the hands. 35c All .sizes and colors. Values. 50c and 75c, pair. Y ednesday, - xlQi3 ft. $22.50 for the living-room or dining-room. "J