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6 ... . . tttk nrni?7?Txo oiri-r.omy,. tckstat, DKCirjiirmt r. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY GREAT ASSORTMENTS ONLY NINE MORE SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS BETTER BUY TODAY CHOICE HOLIDAY STATIONERY The prettiest boxes of the best paper you ever saw. Gifts of the most acceptable kind. Every one needs writing paper. Every one wants paper of quality and individuality. And paper of character is wrapped up in the daintiest of preen and holly overcoats, to carry your Christmas greetings. CALENDARS A rich display 10? to $3.00 CHRISTMAS POSTCARDS 2 for 5 to 10 each. CHRISTMAS SEALS, TAGS AND LABELS CHRISTMAS CARDS AND BOOKLETS POSTAL CARD ALBOMS One of these fine Albums will be highly appreciated by the postcard collector. IVe have a splendid and varied assortment. Prices 65 to $12.00. , In the Stationery Department. GREAT. CLOSING-OUT SALE OF BOHEMIAN ART GLASS ONE-HALF REGULAR PRICE To close out the handsome stock of superb Bohemian Art Glass, we have placed the one-half price ticket on every article in this ware. This is beautiful glassware, highly decorated with gold work, and is prized by some more than cut glass. Remem ber that it is seldom that you can buy Bohemian Art Glass at such a sacrifice, so we advise you to do your shopping early, as it will not last long at these prices. TOILET AND MANICURE SETS Without a doubt the best line you have ever seen, and at all prices the low est in the city. MANICURE SETS A very extensive showing of wood, pearl, bone, ebony and others. Complete assort ment of fittings. TOURIST SETS Rubber-lined, with covers of flow ered denim, taffeta silk and satin; made with pockets and straps for carrying toilet requisites. TOILET SETS The largest variety in Portland; sets include comb, brush, mirror, etc. All kinds and in gift boxes. RICH GUT GLASS FOR CHRISTMAS Adorns the table as nothing else can. The finest cut glass in the world is here, in many things of table use and ornament. GIFTS jg FAMILY PHYSICIAN Perhaps you wish to give a gift to your family doctor. If so, you want to give him a gift that will be appre ciated by him. We suggest: STERLING SILVER THERMOMETER CASES MOROCCO POCKET MEDICINE OASES MOROCCO MEDICINE HANDBAGS NURSES' POCKET CASES CHOICE PERFUME ATOMIZERS A splendid display in China, Bohemian and Venetian Glass, beau tifully decorated, extra Exceptional values, froi tifully decorated, extra good rubber bulbs, covered with silk net. from iVC $.UU sura Supreme Court Says He Need Not Answer Questions. THREE JUSTICES DISSENT Opinion In Regard to Railroad Mag nate's Refusal to Reply to Inter state Commerce Commission Queries Divides Court. WASHINGTON. Dec. 14. In deciding to il- the esse of E. H. Harriman and otto H. Kahn vs. Tho Interstate Com metre Commission, the Supreme Court of the United States held that the Com mission was not entitled under the Inter tate commerce law to press questions relating to private transactions, even though thy Involved dealings In the se curities of interstate railroads, when the Investigation of such questions are be gun on the Commission's inttialtve. Ilarrlman Refused to Answer. The opinion mas announced by Justice Holmes and dealt with the refusal of Harriman and Kahn to make reply to Ciuretions put by the Commission in the course of an Inquiry concerning the deal ings of Mr. liarriman. as president of the I nlon Pacific Railroad. In the stocks of other railroads, many of which were competing lines. " Justice Holme said the Commission's inquiries should be conrtned to cases In which complaint had been made. He said privacy should be properly regarded In proceedings brun by the Commission for its own purposes and that the powers conferred in the Interstate commerce law exceeded any which have been delegated by a constitutional body of lawmakers. Three Justices Dissent. In a dissenting opinion concurred in by Justice Harlan and Justice McKenna. Jus tice Day declared that the effect of the epinion of the majority of the court would be materially to narrow the scope of the Interstate commerce law. These three Justices declared the questions of the Commission, so far ss they were sus tained by the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of New York, were entirely proper and should have been answered by Ilarrlman and Kahn. Jus tice Harlan went evtwi further and held that all of the Commission's questions should have received responses. Justice bloody did not participate In the case. Purchaser of Stock. The case came to the Supreme Court on cross appeals by Harriman and the Government from the decision of the Circuit" Court of the United States for the Southern District of New Tork. holding that Mr. Harri man should be compelled to make re sponse to most of the questions. It rose In connection with an order of the Commission November 15. IPOS, di recting an Inquiry Into the combination t.f the 1'nlon Pacific Road with other lines. When Mr. Harriman was put on the stand he declined to say whether tie had owned any of the Chicago & Al ton stock, which was purchased by the Union Pacific and the price of which liad been fixed by himself: whether a portion of the stock of the Illinois Cen tral had been acquired by a pool, of which be was a member with the view t)f selling It to the Union Pacific; and whether the Union Pacific directors were Interested In the New Tork Cen tral stock, which was acquired by the Union Pacific He also declined to say 3 ow much of the stock of the Santa Fe was owned by directors of the Union Pacific The Circuit Court directed Mr. Ilarrlman to reply to these questions .nd he appealed to the Supreme Court. question passed upon by the Supreme Court Is considered by the Commission to be largely academic, inasmuch as the questions propounded to Mr. Harriman and to Mr. Kahn did not affect mater ially the determination of the so-called "Harriman cases." Chairman Knapp believed the deci sion would not detract from the powers of the commission In the making: of future Investigations In regard to rail road transactions. Only Kept Others' Secrets. NEW TORK, Dee. 14. Mr. Harriman said in reference to the decision of the Supreme Court today that he had al ways been confident of such an out come. Personally, ha said, he had never had any objection to answering; the questions but his relation to his cor porations forbade his disclosing: their confidences, except in a lawful way. FIND LONG-LOST DAUGHTER Y1U "OT affect power Question Passed I'pon Considered Academic by Commissioner. WASHINGTON. Dec 14. No surprise was expressed by the Interstate Com merce Commission at the decision. It is not felt by the Commission that the decision will seriously affect Its jj.owers of railroad regulation. The Woman Who Tried to Kill Husband Is Ada Long. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 14. With the arrest of Mrs. Ada McCormick yester day for stabbing her husbahd last Mon day a mystery that for two years past has shrouded the disappearance of Miss Ada Long, daughter of James W. Long, a wealthy manufacturer of this city, was cleared, as the woman under arrest was Miss Long before her marriage to Mc Cormlcl:. Two years ago Miss Long was promi nent socially In this city, and was an acknowledged belle of the younger set in which she moved. The girl was ath letically inclined, and polo was one of the sports to which she was devoted. While visiting an aunt residing In Den ver Miss Long entered a polo match, and during the excitement of the game was thrown from her saddle and kicked In the head by a pony. Her mother hurried to Denver at once, and after nursing the daughter back to apparent health brought her to this city, when It was discovered that the blow on the head had unbalanced Miss Long's mind. This derangement be came more and more apparent until the family decided the girl would be better off in a sanitarium. Miss Long evi dently knew of this plan, and opposed it so fiercely that she finally left home, vanishing completely from the circle of her friends and relatives. Last Saturday Joseph McCormick, a waiter, was discovered by his landlord in the poor cottage which he occupied with his wife, weak from loss of blood and in a nearly tarvlng condition. He said that his wife had assaulted him with a knife the Monday before and Inflicted a wound on his thigh which rendered him helpless. The woman then left the house and was found wandering about the streets In a demented condition. When she was booked at the police sta tion It was learned that she was the missing daughter for whom the Long home had been In mourning for two years. McCormick refused to prosecute his wife for her assault on him, and the girl's mother stated that the family would take care of the unfortunate daughter In future, probably placing her in a sanatorium, where everything pos sible will be done to restore her mind. MORE JAPANESE Mikado Will Stop Emigration to United States. RESULT OF NEGOTIATIONS HOW TO PREVENT DISEASE California Health Board to Prepare Car for Sanitary Education. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 15. AcMne- on the suggestion of Passed Assistant Sur geon Colby Rucker, of the United States Public Health and Marine Hosoltal Serv ice, the California State Board of Health has In preparation a car for the purpose of illustrating sanitary methods of pre venting -disease. Dr. Rucker's Idea Is to secure a car from the Southern Paclfto Railroad and install therein an exhibit showing how typhoid fever, tuberculosis and other common diseases could be pre- vejrcra. j ne ooutnern racltlc Railroad has agreed to furnish this car and both the Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe Railroad companies have entered into an agreement to transport this car free of cost over their lines in the State of California. It Is proposed by Dr. Rucker to equip the car with a complete exhibit showing now tne commoner diseases are carried from one person to another and how they may be prevented. The car is to be sup plied with a Btereopticon lantern and a full set of views. A demonstrator is to accompany the car and give plain, prac tical talks on the methods of preventing disease. - Action Removes Last Difference Be tween Japan and America AH Chance of War Ends With Root Agreement. CHICAGO. Dec. 14. A special to the Record-Herald from Washington says: All Japanese emigration to the United States Is to be stopped by the Japanese government. When the Japanese Diet meets a few weeks hence. Baron Ko mura. Minister of Foreign Affairs, will make official announcement that the gov ernment has decided to prohibit all emi gration to the United States after a given date. This will disappear the last re maining difference or possible cause of trouble between the United States and Japan. Though tho announcement In Tokio may be made upon the assumption that the Japanese government has vol untarily agreed upon this course, as a mutter of fact, the decision was reached through a long series of negotiations be tween Secretary Root and Baron Taka hira, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States. The order of the Japan ese government will prohibit all emigra Hon but will, of course, leave travel free, so that merchants, students and tourists from Japan may visit America at will under the passport agreement with the Lnlted States Government. When the "understanding" between the United States and Japan as to the Pa cific Ocean and Chinese Empire was made up a week or so ago and the notes which had been exchanged were given textually to the world, comment was widely made that If our Government had settled these questions and left th im migration Issue unsettled, no very great progress toward a permanent peace would have been actually made. It Is a fact that the highest officials of the two governments have viewed the future with apprehension If the Immigra tion question were left undisposed of. With neither government desiring war and each doing all In Its power to avoid it, both might nevertheless be forced into war. The danger is that there might be an anti-Japanese riot in San Francisco or elsewhere on the Pacific Coast. This would stir up popular passion both In the United States and' Japan. In this country It might easily be followed by public opinion demanding and securing the enactment by Congress of a Japan ese exclusion bill. This, in turn, would Inflame public opinion in Japan.. For a long time it has been believed by the best-Informed officials and diplomats that the enactment of an exclusion law by the United States would be inevit ably followed by war with Japan. In settling the Immigration matter. It Is understood there Is no treaty, nor even an exchange of formal notes, but that none the less, the so-called "yellow peril" is a ghost laid to rest. ordered her to stop and sent oft a boat to search the Venezuelan vessel. It was discovered that the captain of the Alexis had hidden his Venezuelan pennant In his pocket . and he pretended .that his vessel was a merchant steamer. A pas senger on board the Alexis, however, de clared to the Dutch officer that the Alexis was a coast guard vessel. A search was made. The flag was found In the captain's pocket and six rifles and a small quantity of ammunition also was discovered. The rifles were in bad con dition. The crew of the Alexis were given their choice of coming to Curacoa or going ashore at Puerto Cabello. They pre ferred the latter course, embarked In one of their own boats and pulled Into the harbor. The Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador was at Puerto Cabello. and the. officers of the Gelderland could see her getting up steam. The Gelderland stayed outside Puerto Cabello for several hours, waiting .to see if the Restaurador would come out, hut she did not venture forth. The Gel derland manned the Alexis with an offi cer and several marines and towed her into Curacoa, arriving yesterday. The Alexis is now anchored in the Inner bay. IS IS Oil TRIAL Brother of Annis' Slayer Shows No Fear. DEFENSE SHOWS ITS HAND GERMANS APPLAUD CASTRO Continued From First Page.) rar la th biggest on rscoro. ly affected, merely remarking that there was no such vessel In the Vene zuelan service. While at Cologne, the President and his family lstted the cathedral and other places of interest. r PUT FliAG IX HIS POCKET Kiihe of Alexis' Captain Fails to Pre vent Seizure. WILLEMSTAD, Island of Curacoa. Deo. 1. The following detailed story of the capture Saturday last of the Venezuelan coast guardship Alexis by - the Dutch cruiser Gelderland was obtained today from an officer of the cruiser: At 6 o'clock Saturday morning the Gelderland waa steaming slowly a short distance off the fort at Puerto Cabello. She noticed the Alexis coming in and after taking up a position that prevented the passage of th smaller boat, she VENEZUELA ENTERS PROTEST Says Holland Commits Petty.Acts of Hostility Against Ships. CARACAS. Friday, Dec. 11, via Port of Spain, Trinidad. Dec. 14. Foreign Minister Paul today sent a note to the members of the diplomatic corps here, protesting against the "repeated violations of the territorial rights of Venezuela" by the three Dutch warships that have been cruising in Venezuelan waters since De cember 2. No blockade has been declared. Minister Paul sets forth, .and the continual inter ference with the coastwise shipping Is having a detrimental effect upon the com merce of neutral powers. Senor Paul, In his communication, re counts the following facts: "The Dutch cruiser Frlesland, on De cember S, stopped the Venezuelan schoon er Victoria In Venezuelan waters, near Cumana. by firing a shot across her bows and then sent a launch with 25 armed men on board and examined the schooner s papers. On December 6 the cruiser Friesland sent a boatload of sail ors, armed with revolvers, to examine the papers of the Venezuelan schooner Carmen Josefa, lying at anchor In the harbor of Tucacas. Furthermore, a Dutch warship appeared yesterday at the Maracalbo bar, took soundings and inter fered with the local shipping by target practice, the shots being sent in the di rection of Fort San Carlos. Public opinion, the Minister continues, condemns these petty acts of hostility, which evidently are for the purpose of provocation. Acting President Gomez has determined to uphold the rights and dig nity of Venezuela. In conclusion the Foreign Minister says: "Venezuela protests with energy against these aggressions upon the territorial rights of the republic, and: she holds Hol land responsible for all the consequences." NORMAL SUPPRESSES NEWS BeUJnjrham Students Forbidden to Talk to Newspaper Reporters. BELLINGHAM. Wash.. Dec. 14. (Special.) Because the students have expressed their dissatisfaction with ex isting conditions so loudly that some part of their protest has found its way Into the papers, and because news of a faculty insurrection has been given publicity, the "gag rule" was today put in force at the Bellinghara State Normal School. Professor Frank W. Epley, vice-prin cipal, this morning, in an address to i..e students, commanded them, on pain of the faculty's displeasure, to give out no news to any representative of the press. The girls of the school, who have talked most for publication, were especially warned to hold no conversa tion whatsoever with reporters. The command has caused a feelina: of deep dissatisfaction and revolt among the students, and several of the ring leaders have stated that they will carry their fight on through the press, and that the command of silence Is an unwarrantable Interference with their liberty. Will Contend Thornton Halns Only Drew Revolver to Defend Brother from Crowd Halns Will Tell of Orgies. FLUSHING. N. Y., Dec. 14. When court aajourned tonight after two long sessions consumed In examination of talesmen, six jurors sat In the Jury box to try Thornton J. Halns. anthor, on charges of being an accessory In the killing of William E. Annis. shot down at the Bayside Yacht Club last Summer, by Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. The difficulty of securing a Jury be cause of opinions early became appar ent, and Justice Crane decided that night sessions should be held. The court holds that the trial may be con cluded by the end of the week. Will Plead Act or Defense. The questioning of talesmen by Hains' counsel indicated that the de fense would be based principally on the proposition that Thornton, fearing his brother's life was In jeopardy from the crowd at the clubhouse, drew Ms revolver and held the crowd back. His act was one of defense and net of of fense, according to. his counsel. John F. Mclntyre. of counsel for Halns. announced that Halns would take the stand In his own defense. He likely will tell of those events at Fort Hamilton which led to the separation of Captain Halns and his wife and to the tragedy. Mr. Mclntyro will also offer In evidence the alleged confession made by Mrs. Claudia Halns to her husband. Try to Secure Halns' Letters. Counsel for defense were subpenaed by District Attorney Parrln to appear as witnesses. Mr. Shay, of Hains counsel, said Mr. Darrln desired to se cure certain letters written by Thorn ton J. Halns to Captain Hains last Spring asking him to return from the Philippine Islands. Manacled to a Deputy Sheriff. Thorn- i Every Counter in Our Big Store Is Filled to Overflowing With Excellent Gift Things We can only give you a hint as to the many thoroughly appreciative Christmas Gifts of merit on display here you must COME-AND SEE for yourself the result will he more fit ting presents. for all whom you remember, and a big saving for you. Just a few suggestions: Books, Calendars, Fountain Pens, Inkstands. Correspondence Papers, Christmas Cards and Booklets, Desk Sets, Leather Goods, etc., and Burrowe's Featherweight Folding Table An Ideal, Sensible Holiday Gift $4 Sp'I Suitable for social functions of every kind, or for ordinary use about the honif. A gift that will appeal to most any one, and at a price to fit most any purse. When closed, this table is only 1 'i inches thick. Ideal for card parties, etc Sp'I $4 boo THE J. R. GILL CO. I Stationers. PORTLAND'S IDEAL GIFT STORE Alder sis. ton Hains was brought from Long IslaiuTCity Jail on a trolley car. He waa all smiles and told the newspaper men that he had every reason to be lieve that he would be acquitted. He showed no 111 effects of his four months' Incarceration. Occasionally he whirled In his chair to observe the as sembling talesmen, but displayed no signs of nervousness. General Peter C Hains, accompanied by his son. Major Joseph N. Hains. and his brother Robert P. Hains. of Boston, took seats near the defendant. Mrs. Halns. mother of Thornton. came to Flushing with the family, but did not feel strong enough to attend the trial. leny That Mrs. Eddy Is III. j BOSTON. Dec. 14. Reports chat Mrs. j Marv Baker G. Eddy, head of the ; Christian Science Church, was ill, were denied by Mrs. Eddy's attendants to- day. who said that their lender was I n her usual health. ' United States Keeps Quiet. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14. The United States is, for the time being, quiesoent In enezuelan affairs. So long as the American Interests are not affected, the United States will, unless the. present at titude or the Government changes, be merely a looker-on. In dlplomatto circles. Holland's movement Is regarded as a clever stnp intended to embarrass Vene ruela in absence of Pxsstdan Caafcro. HIBERNIA SAVINGS BANK OF PORTLAND, OREGON STATEMENT NOVEMBER 27, 1908 RESOtRCBS. v Ixjans and Discounts $ 623.720. 19 Overdrafts 1.S66.14 Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures 9,022.9, Heal Estate - . 93.3 1 Bonds. Securities, etc 1 , 4 '' . : T. S. Bonds (par) t 50.00n.DU Hue From Approved Reserve Banks... 197. 247. fit Checks and Sight Exchange 14.461. IS Exchange for Clearing - House 13.3M.S2 Cash on Hand 137,646.30 412.739.3 Total $1.063,S6S.9O MAJIILITIKS. Capital Stock - J 100.ono.no Undivided Profits. Less Expenses and Taxes Paid 37,997.26 Dividends Unpaid 1K0.01 Individual Deposits Subject to Check . .$309.958. 7S Savings Deposits .' 534.451.10 Demand Certificates 23.067.2S Time Certificates 49.921.17 Trust Deposits . 4, 930.fi:! Certified Checks - 3,740.00 Cashier Checks 2,622.72 925.691.04 Total Jl.063.S6S.9fl OFFICERS A!VO DIRECTORS. ANDREW C. SMITH. ; President DAVID M. DUNNE Vice - President LAPSING STOUT . Cashier G. B. SEWALL Asst. Cashier JOHN DRISCOLL ASD E. C OODDARD. The vegetable oils .which are used in the manufacture of Ivory Soap come from the other side of the globe. Cuba and South Am erica produce oils of fairly good quality; but we prefer to go 10,000 miles further, pay more and get the best. Why do we do it? Because it pays that is the only reason. Ivory Soap 99o Per Cent. Pure. "CLEANLINESS" Xa te watchword for health and vigor, eomfort and beauty. Mankind Is learn ing not only the necessity but the lux. ury of pleanllness. SAPOL.IO, which has wrought such changes in the bom, announces her sister triumph HAND SAPOLIO FOR TOILET AND BATH A special soap which energises the whole body, starts the circulation m4 leaves an exhilarating glow. All aa J aad Anwclata. 3 m M m f 1
