Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, December 31, 1908, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextTHE 3I0RXIXG OREGOXIAN, THURSDAY, DECE3IBER 31, 1908. f The New Directoire Model Royal Worcester Cor set long, giving the slender, graceful lines so desired by those who follow this season's fashion dictates. TO KEEP CHILDREN The 4- ENDS TODAY French Court Rules Princess ay de Sagan May Have Cus tody of Three Sons. A Grand Gathering of Bargains That Has Startled All Portland Into Rapid Buying Values in Dress Goods, Silks, Muslinwear, Baby Goods and Women's Apparel That Were Never Equalled' All Goods Bought Today On Charge Accounts Will Go On January BillsThis Store Will Be Closed All Day Friday, New Year's Day PRINCE NOT DETRIMENTAL 2 MOTHER ALLOWED Sale Olds, u T? ryti art? e.BB.2 2? Count Bonl de Castellane Loses His Suit for Children, but Judge De rides Visits Shall Be Divided Equally Between Two. PARIS. Dec. SO. The oetitlon of daunt Boni de Castellane that the custody or hl three sons be given to his mother, the .Marquise de Castellane. was denied to day. The court ruled that the children remain in the custody of their mother. rrincess De Bag an. formerly Miss Anna Gould, of New York. The court ruled further that the children should not leave the Continent without Its permission. Be ginning October IB, 1909, they are to be placed In a college situated within 100 miles of Paris. The rights of the Count to see his chil dren are not greatly changed by the de cision of today. He will see them twice a week regularly. Before they are placed in school he will have them with him for a week. They will be with him also New Tear's Day and Easter of next year, as well as for six weeks running some time -between now and October. Time Fairly Divided. After October 19, when the two oldest boys will toe sent to school, probably in Normandy, the Count and the Princess De Sagan will see the children equally during vacation, and each will have equal rights In the matter of school visits. The youngest boy will remain w4th his mother until he Is 10 years old. when he will join his brothers. The children cannot leave France without the consent of their father. The court nonsuited the Marquise De Castellane, who was an Intervening pe titioner. Nothing Against Prince. The court did not uphold the contention of De Ca-tellane that the Prince De Sagan exercised a pernicious influence over his children. While the Prince and the Count's former wife were imprudent before their marriage, the court said nothing bad occurred since to Indicate that the interests of the children were endangered. In conclusion the magistrate pointed out that the decision handed down today could be changed whenever conditions In the De Sagan household were foiand to threaten the welfare of the children. WELL-KNOWN MEN SPEAK Growers of National Reputation to Address Wool Convention. POCATELLO. Idaho. Dec 30. (Spe cial.) Secretary George S. Walker, of the National Woolgrowers' Association, the 46th annual convention of which will be held in Pocatello. Idaho, Janu ary 14. 15 and 16, 1909, has announced a partial list of the prominent men who will deliver addresses. Among the number are Fred W. Gooding, of Shoshone, president of the National association; Governor Frank R. Good ing, of Idaho; T. J. Walsh, of Helena; Dr. J. II. Wilson, of Douglas, Wyo.; A. J. Knollln, of Chicago; Francis Perry Elliott, of Nashville, Tenn.; A. B. Moss, of Payette; Peter G. Johnston, of Black foot; Colonel E. J. Bell, of Laramie, Wyo., and W. H. Manns, of Chicago. The address of welcome in behalf of the State of Idaho will be delivered by Governor-elect James H. Brady, of this city, and the keyi of the city will be formally turned over to the woolmen by Mayor C. E. M. Loui. Joseph E. Wing, of Mechanlcsburg. O.. Eastern vice-president of the National associa tion, one of the leading breeders of thoroughbreds In America, will speak. George B. McCabe, solicitor of the De partment of Agriculture at Washington, will give an address. COLORADO BORDER TANGLE Congressman Cook Says False Infor mation Given Governmnet. WASHINGTON. Dec. 30. Representa tive Cook, of Colorado, has been re quested by President Roosevelt to sub mit to him by next Tuesday morning, in time for the Cabinet meeting on that day. a brief of his contentions and argu ments concerning the veto of the bill fixing the boundary line of Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma as the 37th parallel of latitude. Mr. Cook saw the President some time ago and said that the facts had been misrepresented to Attorney-General Bonaparte, upon whose recommendation President Roosevelt ve toed the boundary line. Mr. Cook alleges that the Colorado Fuel A Iron Company Is opposed to the border being located as fixed In the bill. ENTIRE SUIT A MYSTERY Proceedings for $20,000 Damages Dismissed- Xo Details Given. BALTIMORE. Dec 30. The $20,000 dam age suit brought by Dr. Pierce B. Wilson against Rev. Robert S. Coupland, rector of Ascension Protestant Episcopal Church, was nolle prosoed in the City Court today upon motion of the defense for want of a declaration. Counsel for Dr. Coupland said that his client and himself were In as much Ignorance as to the basis of the suit today as they were when it was filed. Dr. Wilson is suing his wife for divorce, naming ex-Unltea States Senator George L. Wellington as co-respondent. Kaiser Sends Best Wishes. WASHINGTON, Dec 30.-CordlaI ex pression of good feeling was exchanged between President Roosevelt and Count Bernstorff, the new German Ambassa dor, who was formally presented to Mr. Roosevelt this afternoon at the White House. The letter Count Bernstorff presented from the Emperor expressed the "best wishes." which his majewy ever cher ishes for the happiness and welfare of the United States. Dividend Is Doubled. BOSTON. Dec 30. A semi-annual dividend of M a share, an increase of C was declared today by the directors of the Osceola Consolidated Mining Com pany. The dividend was passed last January. Dress Goods-10,000 Yds Phenomenal Reductions Salesmen's shears have been snipping at a lively rate the last three days, and today should see the climax of rapid selling, for today is your final opportunity to secure dress goods at the most remarkable price-reductions ever known in any store in the Northwest. The sale offers tremendous width of choice in pattern, weight and price. The entire assortment offered in this phenomenal sale going at prices that mean from one-third to one-half their regular values. Crowd in, even if you do find the fabric aisles packed with other wise shoppers. It is worth while being jostled a bit if you can share in such unordinary values as these. Fine Black Dress Goods LOT 1 contains some of the most desirable fabrics of the season, in fancy or plain weaves; regular values from $1.00 CQp to $1.50 the yard, at low sale price. J Ju LOT 2 includes, in connection with the choicest designs in black fancies and plain weaves, a choice assortment of silk and wool novelties, such as silk and wool pop lins, chiffon voiles, silk and wool crepes, .etc. ; regular values up to $4.00 the Q0n yard r your choice selling now for. SOU Glorious Silk Bargains 6500 yards of plain and fancy Silks, in the newest and best weaves, stripes, checks, plaids, etc. Included in this lot "are odd lengths of Oriental silks 2 or 10 yards each in Rajah, Mandarin and Motoras; also black taffeta silk, white China and Japanese silks and crepe de chines. Regu lar values $1.00 to $2.00 the yard ; sale price, choice, the yard, only :.59c ' Ilk Ilill Style Salons Greatest Bargains in Rich Apparel Fastidious wotnen -who pay close heed to fashion's fancies and who de sire rich and ultra smart styles for little money must surely come today, for there are bargains galore in Portland's largest and best style salons. Discriminating shoppers enthusiastically accord us first place as style leaders of the Northwest. The savings featured in this sale are on the same superb qualities of merchandise that have made this department famous. EVERY SUIT in the entire stock on sale at prices sharply reduced. EVERY COAT that we own opera or street, on sale at reduced price. WOMEN'S WAISTS at - small prices that will amaze and delight every one with a waist need. SILK PETTICOATS are lower than they have yet sold this year. SKIRTS are selling for less than the cost of the material in them. BIG REDUCTIONS on Costumes, Evening Coats, Evening Gowns, House Dresses, Kimonos, Bath Robes and Furs. VISIT THE BIG STYLE SALONS ON SECOND FLOOR olored Goods NO. 1 contains 5000 yards of fancy Dress Goods that sell regu- 1 fln larly at 50c and 60c yard; this week's sale price, per yard, only. Uu .NO. 31800 yards of fancy Dress Goods in very desirable weights and weaves; plain colors or fancy effects; values to $1.25 to $2.00 the yard; your choice for, the yard soANVE Home Needs Bargains on home supplies are quite out of the ordinary, and high-grade ware goes at an NO. 2 A lot of 2300 yards of colored Dress Goods in very choice weaves, colorings and pat terns; $1.00 to $1.50 val ues, on sale at, your choice . 49c 79c NO. 4 A clean-up of the very cream of our Novelty Dress Goods; the most up-to-date weaves and fabrics; regularly QQn $1.75 to $3.00 the yard; choice for. UUU NO. 5 embodies our fine Worumbo Tailor Suitings, in stripes and mannish mix tures; regular values up to $4.00, 0 f h Q sale price only, per yard. iTU Vnflw "ni"s lot contains over tw0 thousand yards of Silk Voiles and Silk Grenadines, tJllK. V UUCP good color assortment, extra good quality, regular $1.25 and $1.50 qq the yard; special sale price, only..... , jtC V3 V1 Framed PicturesVi unheard-of sacrifice. Hand-painted china, in ff: &&$,pa ' ' "' vl7 :j- .c 1 A J-.' !,-, . r. .T V.. . WlUt! vane ly Ui. siictpea axiu. at uuica , also large range in decorations, reduced Marble and Terra Cotta Statu ary ONE-THIRD LESS White and Gold Bohemian Glass ONE-THIRD LESS. Odd Lines Haviland China, dec orated effects THIRD OFF Silverware Bargains Dessert sugar and creamer, regular price $3.00 the set, sp'l $1.75 Bread Trays, $2.25 vals. $1.25 Granite Enamel Ware 21-qt. lipped Saucepans, extra special for low price of, each 10 4-quart size, special, only 15 11-in. "Wash Basins, only 10 13- in. Wash Basins, only 15 2- qt. Pudding Pans, only 10 3- qt. Pudding Pans, only 10 1-qt. Milk Pans, special.. 10 8-qt. Milk Pans, special. .15 14- qt. Dish Pans, special.. 25 Our entire stock of Framed Pic tures, gift or brown frames; all shapes, sizes and all rr A f sorts of subjects ... Fancy Art Calendars for 1909 Large assortment of designs and all prices; all reduced.. Fancy Box Stationery Boxes are slightly soiled; good quality, at ONE-HALF PRICE. 20,000 Pieces Dainty Muslin Underwear V2 Regular Price A maker's sample line of high quality Lingerie. The manufacturer who produced these goods is famous for the quality, finish and exquisite designing of his garments. We took the entire sample and surplus line, including thousands of garments, and OFFER THEM ALL AT ONE-HALF REGULAR RETAIL PRICE DON'T iC MISS Baby Week" We have everything that Baby needs on sale in our Infants' Wear department on second floor. Hundreds of articles at special price reductions. Mothers are sure to save this week, no matter what their needs for Baby. WATERPROOF DIAPERS for Baby. Stockinet or Rochester brand ; reg- 7p ular 75c values, at the special price. HI u 50c grade 29 30c grade 17 INFANTS' KNIT BANDS With straps over shoulders; regular 25c grade, 1"7p for the low price of only, each I lb BABY SHOES, in all sizes and colors very attractive and good values QCp at 50c the pair, special today, only, wuu Many Other Bargains in Baby Goods To day and all this wek. FOR BABIES WE CARRY Baby Shawls Baby Baskets Baby Bootees Combs and Brushes Baby Dresses Baby Rattles Buggy Robes Baby Buggies Knit Sacques . Baby Capes Stork Diapers All Stork Goods Rubens Vests Pinning Blankets Baby Blankets $5 Axminster Rugs $3.35 JteJ CL k $6 Vals, There are 258 of these beautiful Rugs, in beautiful, soft colorings, women s onoes $3.19 csize duxou, and they sell regularly at $5.00 each. To- OQ OK day's price is the small sum of only, each $wiuu Heavy Tapestry Couch Covers In Oriental designs and col orings; regular $5.00 PI "7C each, special for only.OJil J Real Down Comforters Cov ered with best French sateen; regular $6.75 values, OM QC special at only VTiJJ White Wool Blankets Large size, pink or blue borders; reg ular $7.50 values, the QC QC pair, for low price of-OiJiuw $6.00 Blankets, .special $4. 75 $3.25 Blankets, special $2.50 $4.50 Blankets, special $3.25 15c Flannelette for 9c Yard Twelve thousand yards of soft, pretty Flannelette, in new pat terns, and light or dark colorings. On sale today at less than Q two-thirds of the regular price. Special, the yard, for only. . . .uG Wool Waistings and Wrapper Flannels Regularly worth 40c and 50c the yard OCn special for today Zuu White Muslin 4-4 wide, full bleached, strong, durable weave and soft finish; regular 120 grade ; today for the n" low price of only. jC 59c Sheet3 Extra size, made with out seams in center; extra weight ; 500 for today at, each, only Linen Napkin s Large size slightly soiled by handling; a regular $2.50 grade, special, the dozen, for. Other good Napkin In this lot are eight regular Hues and all of the short lines. We have included shoes regularly worth up to $6.00 the pair. This makes a tre mendous assortment, containing a good choice of styles and embracing shoes from the best makers in the country. Regular lines help till up to a very satisfactory assortment Avhere odd sizes or widths are missing. Every pair bears our name ami is fitted with the usual care that characterizes this good shoe department of ours. Regular values up to $6.00 the pair; QQ 1 Q your choice at only, per pair.Owi I 3 WOMEN'S SHOES Odds and ends in small sizes and narrow widths; regular values to $3.50; choice todav for ONE-HALF PRICE BEAUTIFUL RIBBONS ONLY 48c YARD FINE QUALITY SILK RIBBON From 6 to 8 inches wide, all fresh, new goods and in good colors; regular values up to AQn $1.25 the yard; special at the low price of Hub !;S2.19 bargains. I Women's Gloves Fleece-lined cashmere, in brown, black or gray. Values up to 75c QQp the pair, at the special. UdU Veilings In black, brown, white or magpie; plain mesh or with chenille dots. Reg. 4 V vals. to 50c yard, special, lib ARMY MAJOR IN TROUBLE Court-Martial for orricer Who Talked Too Much About Another. WASHINGTON. Dec. 30. A general court-martial has been ordered by the President to assemble atSagua La Grande, Cuba, on January 8. when Major FrancU P. Fremont, Fifth In fantry. -will be tried on charges of harlng made misstatements concerning Major Wallace O. Clark, of the same replment. . Major Fremont Is charged with hav ing; said Major Clark became intoxi cated at Sagua La Orande, and for that reason had bean relieved and would never again be given a separate com mand In Cuba. He Is also charged with having- denied the statement after hav ing made It. Major Fremont Is the son of General John C. Fremont. Advertise Yakima Valley More. NORTH YAKTMA. Wash., Dec. SO. (Special.) The real estate men of this city and the people generally are back of a movement to advertise this valley more systematically than has been done. The plan is to merge the Real Estate Asso ciation and the Commercial Club, with only one publicity bureau. The real estate men have appointed a committee com posed of Messrs. Janeck, Ewing and Hln man to confer with the governing board of the Commercial Club on the proposed change. Trade Suffers From Quake. NEW YORK. Doc. 80. Impressed not only from humanitarian reasons by the earthquake In Italy, merchants and im porters In this city who had relaUons in the stricken districts are greatly worried at their Inability to get Into communica tion with correspondents there. It is es timated that of the 50,000,000 worth of merchandise Imported to this country from Italy, at least $10,000,000 worth came from the district now practically in ruins. Messina Is a great depot for olive oils and wines, and a great variety of foodstuffs comes from Calabria. The ef fect on trade will evidently be far-reaching. ARREST MURDEROUS REDS Indians Who Killed Kel low-Tribesman Are in Custody, WASHINGTON. Dec 30. Three young Navajo Indians are In custody at the Ship Rock agency In Northwest New Mexico for complicity In the killing, on Christmas eve, near Ameth, Utah, of four members of their tribe and the serious wounding of an Indian woman, according to a dispatch received at the Indian . Affairs Bureau today from Superintendent W. T. Shelton. Mr. Shelton went to the scene of the trou ble last Saturday. One of the Indians, it Is said, has confessed to the killing. Of the killed two are women. No cause is assigned for the tragedy. Morse Shot in Self-Defense. SAN DIEGO, Cal., Dec. 30. The St. Denis, from Ensenada yesterday, brought the facts concerning the kill ing of a Mexican Indian by William Morse, the inventor, lot which Morse Is now In the Ensenada cuartel. The Indian, hired for a trip, had been quar relsome, and on Christmas day, finding Morse el one, he attacked him with a knife. Morse was cut about the arms, but managed to reach his gun and fire, killing the Indian. N IRISH BODIES WILL ACT Several Societies "Will Decide to Stand in February. DUBLIN, Dec. 30. The Irish party will decide Its future policy on the Irish land bin and other questions at a national con vention, to be held at the Mansion House, February 9 and 10. The representation will Include all branches of the United Irish League, the Ancient Order of Hitternians, the Foresters and County and Municipal bodies. Webfoot OH Blacking keeps feet dry. Makes shoes last. All dealers. ZERO WEATHERJN THE EAST Minnesota, and Winnipeg Nipped In Grip of Howling Blizzard. FERGUS FALLS, Minn., Dec. 30. A fierce snowstorm is raging here today and the air is so thick with snow that It is almost impossible to face the wind. The mercury is down to zero. WINNIPEG. Man., Dec. 30. A severe blizzard Is raging all over Western Can ada today. .Traffic in every direction is at a standstill. $70,000 In Sweet Smoke. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 80. The plant of the Pacific Coast Syrup Company, on the East Side, was almost completely de stroyed by fire at 7 o'clock this evening. The loss is estimated at $70,000. Settle for 83,000,000 Back Tales. CINCINNATI, Dec. 30. The Union Central Life Iusurance Company, of Cin- cinall, will pay to Hamilton County the 'sum of $750,000 in settlement of tho claims of the county ag-alnst the com pany for more than $3,000,000 back taxes. Tho settlement was reached today. Handier Is Drowned. VANCOUVER, Wash., Dec. 30. (Spe cial. ) Otto Fink, a rancher, was drowned in the Washougal River, three miles north of Washougal by slipping from some drift logs into the river. His body has not yet been found. Fink came from Germany ten years ago, and leaves a 16-year-old sister who lma been in this country hut two months. 51 ELMHUR3T