THE 3iORXIG OREGONIAN. .FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1908.
ALMOST CAUSE RIOT
post when a. meeting was on hand and
it needed the full knowledge of a code
of signals to get even near the ren
dezvous. CHI'S EUPEBOB . DTIHG
Night Riders' Crimes Stir Up
Cotton Conference.
DELEGATE CRIES "CURS'
Retort Is They Are Oppressed People
Fighting for Right. Delegates
Jump on Chairs and Cause
a Wild Confusion.
MEMPHIS. Nov. 12. Fiery denuiuia
t'on of mchtrldtng: and equally flery de
numlatfoD of the riders threw the cotton
conference, which is meeting here. Into
disorder today and nearly terminated the
day s session before the programme had
fairly begun.
Kxcited delegates hurled charges and
counter - charges agulnst each other.
Walter Clark, of Clarksuale. Miss., pre
cipitated the trouble when he called the
niR-htriilers "curs" and men who shot peo
ple (n the hack.
A. C Roane, a resident of Northeastern
Mississippi, jumped on hfs chair and
railed Mr. Clark to order. He said night
riders were an oppressed people, fighting
for what they believed to be rhrnt. work
ing against overwhelming odds, but
a I wars from the best motives. H lb words
created a sensation and men stood on
their chairs and the greatest confusion
prevailed for a time.
LINKS TIGHTEN ON RIDERS
Grand Jury lias Mass of Evidence
Against Rankin's Slavers.
UNION- CITY. Term.. Nov. 12. The
web Is slowly but surely being woven
about those who took part in the "Walnut
Iog riot and death of Captain Rankin.
Fach session of the grand Jury adds to
the mass of evidence already at hand
which corroborates the confessions and
the damaging statements against the
Night Riders.
General Caldwell asserts that he has
now beyond the shadow of a, doubt, the
password of the bane. This shows that
i i it- rnnii- wrn KUU.mfl Willi "Ul -
Bequeaths Money to Spokane.
SAN DIEGO. Cal.. Nor. 12. The will
of the late William Reddy, who died re
cently at St. Joseph's Hospital, In this
city, was filed this afternoon. Included
In the bequests are the following: To
the bfethopjDf the diocese of Spokane $1000
and to the Sisters of Providence of Spo
kane, for their orphanage. $1000. ,
LEGATIONS SEND DISPATCHES
TO THEIR GOVERNMENTS.
IMMENSE POSTAL DEFICIT
Uncle Sam Spends $17,000,000
Over Returns During Year.
WASHINGTON. Nov. II. Postmaster
General Meyer announced today that
the postal deficit for the fiscal year
ended June 3ft. 1908. amounted to $13.
910.279. The receipt were $191.478.t.13.
bain $7,895,657 greater than In the
previous year, and the expenditures
were $08.351.8S6. The deficit Is the
largest in the history of the Postoffice
Department. An analysis of the figures
shows that $9,891.3:11 represents- tha
advance In the rate of compensation
authorized by Congress for employes
of the railway mail service, rural de
livery service, city delivery service and
assistant postmasters and clerks In
postoffices.
The Postmaster-General said in his an
nual report that he would call the at
tention of Congress to the fact that he
is "(Irmly convinced that the establish
ment of a special local parcels post, con
fined to rural routes, would tend to wipe
out the postal deficit and would finally
make the rural delivery self-sustaining,
besides being of service to the farmer
and a boon to the retail country mer
chants." There are- now In operation more than
39.000 rural routes, he said, serving a
population of about 18.000.000 people, and
should an average of 65 pounds of mer
chandise be carried by the rural carrier
on each trip throughout the year. It Is
estimated that $15,000,000 would be
realised. There would be five eenta for
the first pound and two cents for each
additional pound op to 11 pounds, the
maximum weight of a package. With
the exception of a small percentage paid
to postmasters of the fourth class for
Increased cancellations, ne saja. an rev
enue from this parcels post would be clear
a-ain. as there would be no railroad trana-
nortntion whatever, the -service being
confined to packages mailed by bona fide
merchants and patrons or tne rural
routes.
I feel." continued Mr. Meyer, "mat
from an administrative and business view
point it is most desirable that such leg
islation be enacted
Infant Son or Prince Chun Taken to
Palace N'ot' Believed Ruler
Cm Survive.
PEKIN. Nov. 12. The condition of
the Emperor is so serious that the
various legations here are sending
cable dispatches thereon to their re
spective governments. There have
been circumstantial rumors among the
people of the death of the Emperor
and his little brother, the infant son
of Prince Chun, has been brought into
the palace.
The Emperor has been suffering for
10 years past from chronic nephritis,
k condition now complicated with
diabetes and sciatica. It Is admitted
that his brain is affected.
Although the government has ga
zetted during the past few days au
diences between the Emperor and
members of the grand council, there is
reason to believe that these have been
in name only. There probably has
been no actual audiences since Novem
ber 8.
NO NEW CURRENCY BILL
Changes In Banking Laws 'Hill Only
Be Attempted This Session.
WASHINGTON. Nov. II. Congress
man John W.. Weeks, of Boston, chair
man of the subcommittee on banking
laws of the Congressional Joint currency
committee, talked with the President to
day. He expressed the opinion when leaving
the White House that there would be no
currency legislation passed at the com
ing session of Congress, but said it was
not unlikely that a bill changing the
banking laws would be Introduced.
He believed certain changes in the Na
tional banking act, based on recom
mendations of the Controller of the Cur
rency and experienced bankers, would
be embodied In the measure. He thought
the bill might not be passed at this ses
sion, but Its Introduction woud afford
time for full consideration and clear the
way for Its passage at the next session.
We make the best suit In the- city to
order for $26; let us prove It. Unique
Tailoring Company, 30$ Stark, between
Klftft and sixin.
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Coprriirht 1908 by
Hart acuaflner & Marx
OW here's as smart
and stylish a gar-
ment as you'll ever
set your eyes on or put
your frame into. HART,
SCHAFFNER & MARX
call it "The Military Raia
coat". It looks military and
does the raincoat part to
perfection. A light weight,
. long overcoat with collar
that buttons up under the
chin, with generous side
plaits in the skirts to give
your legs freedom' in walk
ing. It's one of the latest
and best
20 to $30
We have lots of other, styles in both
raincoats and overcoats
Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co.
The Lightest Store in Portland CORNER THIRD AND MORRISON
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illation be enact wl." i nun na aum. - .
THE LARGEST AND LEADING FUR MANUFACTURERS AND FURRIERS IN THE WEST
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Cor. Fourth and Morrison Sts
GRAND
THE PRICE OF
EACH FUR
MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGURES
322 ANNE VERS AIRY FU
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Our $100,000 Stock of Fine Furs All Our Own Manufacture
AT .ONE-HALF PJRIGE
FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY
ALL FURS AT
FUR COATS
BEST QUALITY GENUINE ALASKA SEAL
SKIN COATS.
Regular prices .... .350 to $500
AT ONE HALF PRICE $175 to $250
CARACUL AND ASTRACHAN COATS.
Regular prices $70 to 130
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $35 to $ 65
RUSSIAN PONY COATS.
Regular prices $55.00 to $200
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $27.50 to $100
NEARSEAL JACKETS.
Regular prices $40 to $100
ONE-HALF PRICE -.$2Q to $ 50
BEAVER AND SABLE SQUIRREL JACKETS.
Regular prices $120 to $240
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $ 60 to $120
FUR STOLES
GENUINE BLACK LYNX STOLE.
Regular prices ' $50 to $110
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $25 to $ 55
BLACK FOX, WHITE FOX, ISABELLA FOX,
BAUM. MARTEN FOX, SABLE FOX AND
SILVER-TIPPED FOX STOLES.
Regular prices $20 to $70
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $10 to $35
REAL ALASKA MINK STOLES.
Regular prices $50 to $250
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $25 to $125
JAP MINK STOLES.
Regular prices $20 to $80
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $10 to $40
BROOK MINK STOLES.
Regular price $8 to $35.00
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $4 to $17.50
Just 20 years ago our Mr. S. Silverfield entered into the business of manufacturing Furs, ini a small store on
Third street, between Morrison and Alder. By business enterprise and giving the public the BEST VAL
UES AT ALL TIMES he has built up the LARGEST FUR BUSINESS, AS WELL AS THE LARGEST
FUR MANUFACTORY ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
In order to show the public its appreciation of their past patronage in helping to build up this enormous
business which today stands as one of the enterprises that has made Portland famous, we are offering THE
GREATEST SALE OF FURS EVER OFFERED TO THE PORTLAND PUBLIC.
We now have branch houses at Seattle and New Y,ork City, several trading posts in Alaska; London,
England; Paris, France; and Leipzig, Germany. The skins of every fur-bearing animal are brought to us by
the thousands of trappers all over the country, who have been bringing their pelts to us year after year, and,
FROM TRAPPER TO WEARER, EVERY ONE OF SILVERFIELD 'S FURS POSSESS THE GREAT
EST VALUE AT THE. LOWEST PRICES, as we at ALL TIMES SAVE OUR CUSTOMERS THE MID
DLEMAN'S PROFIT.
We take great pleasure in planning this 20th Anniversary Fur Sale and we place our entire stock of all
this season's Fur Garments for your-consideration at ONE-HALF THEIR ACTUAL WORTH.
THE PRICE OF THE FURS
The selling price of every Fur in our entire establishment IS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, AND RE
MEMBER THAT THE PURCHASING PRICE OF YOUR FUR IS AT JUST ONE-HALF OF WHAT
IT IS MARKED. To fully appreciate the values you must attend the sale, but to sharpen your interest we
mention a few of the kinds, style and prices that go to make this unusually interesting Anniversary Sale.
DURING THIS SALE ONLY ONE FUR GARMENT OR FUR SET SOLD TO ONE PERSON.
FUR BOAS
REAL ALASKA FOX.
Black or White, Isabella, Baum Marten and Sable.
Regular prices $20 to $60
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $10 to $30
OPOSSUM, BROOK MINK, BLACK OS BROWN CONEY BOAS
Regular prices , $8 to $30
AT ONE-HALF REGULAR PRICE $4 to $15
FURS FOR CHILDREN
A great variety of Fur Sets for Misses and Children,
in all the leading furs and styles, consisting of
Neckpieces and Muffs. ...;-.v..
Regular prices $4 to $20
AT ONE-HALF PRICE ...$2to $10
FUR NECKPIECES
. REAL ERMINE NECKPIECES.
Regular prices $20 to $150
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $10 to $ 75
GENUINE ALASKA MINK THROWS AND
NECKPIECES.
Regular Prices $25.00 to $80
AT ONE-HALF PRICES $12.50 to $40
' GENUINE BEAVER, JAP MINK, BROOK MINK
SIBERIAN SQUIRREL, OPOSSUM, CONEY
AND IMITATION ERMINE NECKPIECES.
Regular prices ranging from $4, $7.50, $10,
$15 and up to $40
AT ONE-HALF PRICES ,
S2.00, $3.75. $5.0Q, $7.50 and $20.00
FUR MUFFS
GENUINE BLACK LYNX' MUFFS.
Regular prices $40 to $90
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $20 to $45
BLACK FOX, WHITE FOX, ISABELLA FOX,
BAUM MARTEN FOX, SABLE FOX AND
SILVER-TIPPED FOX -MUFFS.
Regular prices $20 to $50
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $10 to $25
REAL ALASKA MINK MUFFS.
Regular prices $60 to $150
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $30 to $ 75
JAP MINK MUFFS.
Regular $18 to $40
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $9 to $20
BROOK MINK MUFFS.
Regular prices $6 to $18
AT ONE-HALF PRICE $3 to $ 9
BROWN AND BLACK CONEY.
Regular prices : $4 to $8
AT ONE-HALF PRICE ...$2to$4
$50 Ladies' Tailored Suite $31.50
Ladies' plain tailored and novelty Suits in black and all colors, in
best quality broadcloth, cheviots and mannish mixtures, only
$31.50. Reg. values to $50.
Special Bargains m
Our Suit Departm't
$17.50 Fancy Net Waists $7.15
Very elaborate, fancy Net Waists, suitable for evening wear; a
special purchase makes it possible to offer these waists, values to
$17.50, at this low price, $7.15.