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TUT! 3IORXIXG OREG0XIAX, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 2, 1909. SAYS STEPHENSON SHOULD NOT 11 765,303.524, against which there are de mand liabilities outstanding amounting to f 1.465.601,938, which leaves a cash balance on hand of 1:99.701.585. The cash in the Treasury shows a decrease for the month of nearly 1:0,000.000. ROBBERY SEQUEL TO AUTO OUTING STILL PROBEXG STEEL MERGER Grea Clearance e La Follette Declares Against His Re-election While Charges Pending. DUTY TO PEOPLE OF STATE Public Attack on Senator Will Pre vent Election Today DaTldson Xot Candidate, but Gives Stephenson Support. MADISON. W!s.. Feb. 1 (Special.) Senator La Follette tonight rave out through his asent here an editorial which he has written for publication In the La Follette Weekly Magazine, strong ly opposing the re-election of Senator Stephenson until he has been acquitted of the charges of corrupt use of money In the primary campaign. Addressing the members of the Legislature, Mr. La Follette says: "Those charged with official responsi bility owe It as a public duty to the peo j1 of Wisconsin and the country to In sist that no man shall be given a certifi cate of election to the United States Sen ate against whom there have been filed in good faith, upon responsible authority, and are pending, undetermined specific and formal charges of violating the laws of his state and securing his nomination by bribery and corruption." The effect of this editorial will, the anti-Stephenson men expect, prevent any election when the two houses take their fourth Joint ballot at noon tomorrow. Governor Davidson tonight put all ru mors that he might be a candidate for Senator at rest when he declared that he was not a candidate and did not in tend to be. He said the Republican mem bers of the Legislature should vote for Mr. Stephenson, who received the Re publican nomination at the primary elec PARTIES HAVE LINED UP (Continued From First Pare.) In the Senate today announced that he would endeavor on Wednesday to get a vote on It. although he "fully realized the Improbability of that bill becoming a law In the remaining days of this Congress." CADETS CAN'T GO TO CAPITAL House Refuses Appropriation for Trip to Inauguration. WASHINGTON. Feb. 1. Unless the Senate comes to their rescue, the West Point cadets will not be able to attend the inauguration on March 4 at the expense of the Government. By a point of order an item providing funds for the cadets' trip to Washington was stricken from the military appropria tion bill. Another item removed from the bill was an appropriation for the construc tion of an asylum for refugees in time of war, and another for a storehouse on Corregldor Island, in Manila Bay. Under suspension, the House passed the bill prohibiting the Importation of opium, but refused to pass the Senate Mil to pension Federal Judges. The Bennett bill, for the deportation of aliens convicted of a felony, was de nied passage. A limitation was placed upon the scope of the Olmstead special commit tee to Investigate appropriations for, and the work of the Secret Service of the various departments. The bill to prohibit the Importation and use of opium In this country for other than medicinal purposes was brought up by Chairman Payne, of the ways and means committee, who ex plained that the bill was drafted by ex Secretary Root, but had been amended so as to permit the importation of opium for medicinal purposes. The bill reduces the revenues, according to Payne, $900,000 a year. Grant B. Schley to Tell Senate Com mittee of Deal. WASHINGTON, Feb. L Service has been secured by the Sergeant-at-arnis of the Senate upon Grant B. Schley, of New York, and he will appear before the spe cial committee of the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow, when It resumes consideration of the resolution providing for an investigation of the President's authority for permitting the absorption of the Tennessee Coal it Iron Company by the United States Steel Corporation. Mr. Schley Is a member of the brokerage firm of Moore tt Schley and was named by Oaklelgh Thorne. president of the Trust Company of America, as one of the man agers of the syndicate which held a con trolling Interest in the stock of the Ten nessee Coal & Iron Company at the time of the merger. Serious Charge Is Preferred Against Wife of Boston Physician. BOSTON MAN COMPLAINANT LINCOLN DAT IS APPROVED Senate Also Appropriates $50,000 for Survey of "The Lincoln Way." WASHINGTON. Feb. 1. Without amend ments the Senate today passed the House Charles E. Giles Says He Loaned Mrs. Dunphy $2500, Brought Her Home From West and Was Robbed of $8000. CHICAGO. Feb. 1. The trial of Mrs. Martha Maybelle Dunphy, wife of a Boston physician, on a charge of lar- DEFICIT GROWS IX JAXCARY Has Increased $15,5 13,8 !, but Customs Revenue Is Larger. WASHINGTON. Feb. L The monthly comparative statement of the Govern ment receipts for January, 1909, shows the total to have been $47.40,4: and the expenditures JS3.024,260, which leaves the deficit for the month $15.543.S42, and for the seven months of the present fiscal yenr J79.814.443. The receipts from customs during Jan uary. 1909. s:nounted to J23.81S.870. which Is a gain as compared with January, 1908. of S.M7.264. The internal revenue yielded J1R.672.0S4 as against J19.744.S8S for Jan uary, WW. The total receipts were about $2,000,000 less for the corresponding month last year. The expenditures, however, were J4.2tf7.O0O srreater than for January, 1908. The civil and miscellaneous expendi tures amounted to 817.3M.1S2. an Increase of Jl.8on.00O: viar, J11.030.3S6, an increase of J2.2Ort.O00; Navy, J9.313.3S6, an Increase of J2S0.nX. The public works item shows a slight decrease. The public debt statement shows an In crease for the month, less cash in the Treasury, of J16.776.4S2. MANY ARMY CHANGES MADE General Shake-up of Post Comman ders Announced. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1. Several Im portant changes In the station and duty of general officers of the Army were announced today. Brigadier-General Charles Morton is relieved of the com mand at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, and today assumed command of the Department of the Missouri, relieving Brigadier-General W. H. Carter, who is ordered to the Philippines to command the Department of Luzon, relieving Brigadier-General Albert L. Mills, who is ordered to San Francisco. Brigadier-General R. D. Potts, com mander of the Department of the Gulf, Is ordered to the Philippines, where he is ordered to command the Department of the Vlscayas. relieving Brigadier General Charles L. Hodges, who will proceed to San Francisco for orders. NATIONAL DEBT INCREASING Swells $16,776,488 in January. - Nearly $20,000,000 Less Cash. WASHINGTON. Feb. 1. The monthly Treasury statement shows that at the close of business on January 30 the public debt, less cash in the Treasury, amounted to J1.014. 126.233. which is an Increase for the month of $16,776,4$2. The debt is 11.313.827.818. The cash in the Treasury totals 81,' CENTRAL FIGURE IN WISCONSIN. SENATORIAL FIGHT fV 5 . .. ' : . : -- ,'V . ;. ',- ; . . .-w. ... . Jft.L.v. ' ' m : ; 1 .. A SENATOR ISAAO STEPHENSON. bill making February 12, 1909, the 100th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, a legal holiday, and recommend ing its celebration throughout the United States. The President to authorized to issue a special proclamation for the day. The bill also declared that as a part of the National memorial to Lincoln there may be built a highway from Washington City to the battlefield of Gettysburg, Pa., to be known as "The Lincoln Way." An appropriation of 850.000 Is made for a survey and plans and estimate for such highway. NEWBERRY EXPLAINS SCHEME Wants No Naval Staff Corps, He Tells Senators. WASHINGTON. Feb. 1. Secretary of the Navy Newberry explained to the Sen ate committee on naval affairs today the reorganization scheme which he is puitlng into effect in accordance with a recent circular. He said that he was not for a general staff for the Navy, such i as the general staff corps of the Army, I nor did he approve of any staff that might come between the Secretary and the President or between the Secretary and Congress. FOR PENSIONS FOR WIDOWS Senate Passes Bill Giving $12 Month to All Veterans' Wives. WASHINGTON. Feb. 1. All widows of veterans of the Civil War. the war with Mexico and Indian wars will receive pen sions at . the rate of $12 a month if a bill passed by the Senate today Is favor ably acted upon by the House. Under the law of June 27, 1S90, no widow of a veteran who was married to a veteran of that date Is entitled to a pension. Haw ley Champions Coos Bay. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, Feb. 1. Representative Hawley has been urging the river and harbor committee to embody In the emergency bill, now being framed, a provision authorizing the use of the J25.000 balance of the Coos Bay Jetty appropriation for the operation of the new dredge In the Improvement of Coos Bay channels. If such provision is not embodied In the river and harbor bill, Hawley has reason able assurance that It will be provided In an administrative bill to be reported later. Import Receipts Decline. WASHINGTON. Feb. 1. A heavy de cline in the merchandise receipts at New York, according to the statement given out by the appraiser at that port and made public by the bureau of manufac tures of the Department of Commerce and Labor. The total appraised value of all Imports during the calendar year of 1908 amounted to 8074.103,168, a decrease of nearly J30O.O00.O0O as compared with the preceding year. Bank Circulation Decreases. WASHINGTON. Feb. 1. The monthly circulation statement today shows that at the close of business January 30, 1909, the amount of National bank notes outstanding was J676.673.092, a decrease for the year of J18.729.670, and a decrease for the month of J395.07S. Minted $5,000,000 in Gold. WASHINGTON. Feb. 1. The monthly coinage statement shows that the amount of United States coins exe cuted at the Government Mints during January, 1909, was J6.905.920, as fol lows: Gold. JS, 924, 080; silver, $847,000; minor coins, $134,030- ceny was begun In Judge Clifford's court today. Charles E. Giles, also of Boston, who charged Mrs. Dunphy with having stolen J8000 worth of Jewelry and securities from his trunk, at a hearing here testified that the defen dant last April borrowed from him J1000 and that In August he gave her 81500 more, taking as security an as signment on her father's estate in Cali fornia. Giles said Mrs. Dunphy had told him she had expected to inherit a large sum of money from the estate. Giles said that Mrs. Dunphy left Boston September 1, supposedly for California, to arrange for the settle ment of the estate. Giles said that he left Boston September 12 for Chicago. In this city he received a telegram from Mrs. Dunphy from Missoula ask ing him to meet her there. He left for Missoula and stayed with Mrs. Dun phy's relatives. The morningr after his arrival, Giles testified, Mrs. Dunphy told him the estate was not ready to be sold and warned him not to say anything to her relatives. Had Auto Trip. "We spent three days there automo biling, etc. When I started to get ready to go back. Airs. Dunphy in formed me I would have to take her with me, as she was without funds," said Giles. After visiting sev -ral cities, Giles said they came to Chicago to gether. "While on the train," continued the witness, "I made arrangements to have our trunks delivered at the Great Nor thern Hotel. Upon our arrival in this city, however, we were unable to se cure any accommodations at that hotel and were compelled to go to the Transit House at the stockyards. The next day I was Informed that there was a room at the Great Northern and we went there. "Three days later we prepared to continue our Journey to Boston and af ter helping to pack our trunks I left Mrs. Dunphy In the room and went to see a friend." Trunks Broken Open. "What was the condition of your room when you returned?" "I found the place in confusion. My trunk had been broken open. The clothing it contained was strewn over the floor and the valuables were gone." The witness then ' told of the sub sequent search for Mrs. Dunphy and of his next meeting her on October 20, when she was brought Into the Boston courthouse for identification. Attorney B. J. Raber for the defense. In outlining his argument before the Jury, said: "We shall prove that Mrs. Dunphy went to Giles' office in answer to an advertisement for the purpose of making a small loan. From that day Giles be came madly infatuated with her andi pressed his attentions upon her. We will show that the Jewelry which Mrsv Dun phy Is alleged to have stolen was given by her to Giles as securities for the loans, and that on meeting her obliga tions they were returned by Giles In Dubuque, la. Giles repeatedly asked Mrs. Dunphy to give up her husband and marry him; and at one time threat ened her with a revolver." Will Show Nevada Mining Camp. CARSON. Nev., Feb. L Nevada Is to have an unique exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The manage ment has asked Sam Davis to put in a mining camp exhibit similar to the one he had at the Midwinter Fair In San Francisco in 1894. The old '49 camp paid its stbckholders well. The idea Is to give visitors a sight of a humming Nevada mining camp with all the opera tions of mining in full blast. There will be a place to display mineral and agri cultural wealth. Is Just as Vigorous Now as on the Day It Began Portland Agents Royal Worcester Corsets Olds, Wo rtrnan &King Agents for Ladies' Home . Journal Patterns AMAZING VA L UES in the Suit De partrnen Bargains that have aroused Portland to a high pitch of en thusiasm. Shrewd shoppers readily recognize in these ultra smart styles and decidedly desirable materials, bargains far beyond the ordinary offering. With these stupendovs offer ings in such glorious plenty, it behooves every economical buyer in Portland to take quick advantage ere assortments dwindle and the opportunity to save is gone. Low Clearance Prices on Women's Sweaters 48 Short 75 Broadcloth. Skirts on sale at Yx price Long Flannelette Kimonos for 97 Silk or Wool Kimonos at Half Price All Gowns at One-Fourth Less Any dress or fancy costume in our entire stock goes at the reduction named in the above headline. The materials are silks, satins and the finer -wool fabrics. Wide range of choice in color and trimming', in style and material. Regardless of for mer price, any costume in our store lor ims i i i iT week at reduction of. .ess Coats to $16.50 for Only $5.98 A lot of 200 Coats, plain colors, plaids, checks and fancy mix tures." Splendid qualities, in quite the preferred materials and cuts. Loose or semi-fitting, with or without velvet JC QQ collars; regular values to $16.50, on sale at, each. . V0 All Fine Street Coats for Half At this sweeping reduction we include every coat in our entire stock, with the exception of covert and opera coats. There are coats of broadcloth, cheviot, wool mixtures, velvets and silks. All the best models and of high-grade materials ; regular values from $15.00 to $75.00, this week on sale at HALF PRICE New styles and handsome models, in plain colors or black. Many have the very popular tucked sleeves. Regular values in this lot of 75 up to $15.00 each, special selling price, only. .$4.95 50 Skirts in plain colored Panamas or fancy mix- $C QQ tures, values to $25; your choice at only, each. Suits Worth $30 Each at $9.98 A lot of 50 suits in good quality wool materials, plain colors or fancy mixtures and splendid styles; strictly tailor CQ QO styles or fancy trimmed effects; values to $30.00, ea'Pi'O ALL CHILDEEN'S COATS AT V2 PRICE ALL BATH ROBES AT HALF PRICE Note the window display, Fifth, corner Washington. 'Twill help yon choose. sty ALL OPERA COATS ARE REDUCED ALL SILK PETTICOATS REDUCED 1 j ! 'if 42 LONG KIMONOS AT HALF PRICE 65 SHORT WOOL KIMONOS AT 1.97 iiirrisii wsaft m im liilillEdts Large tnMca la the station ery and small warei alnle, de voted to display of Valentines, What a graceful, pretty remembrance a Valentine i3, and at what small cost can a fitting token of friendship be secured. Let not this day of remembrance pass without a message from you to the friends who have made you happy or kindly remembered you in days g-one by. Valentines are not confined to sweethearts or lovers .alone. St. Valentine's day of the present is of interest to everyone, and friendship Valentines are' even more numerous than those of the sentimental sort. There is no other place m Portland where you can choose so easily as here. The assortment is perfect, as regards price, style or originality. Valentine Postcards, Comic Valentines, Fancy Lace Valentines, Celluloid Novelties, Hand-painted Effects, clever Mottoes everything m the line of j . Valentines that will appeal to your sense of good taste or humor. Priced at Jit. ttl pJ Calendars Free February Calendars With an Original Drawing by Penrrhn Stanlaws Free in the Stationery Department, First Floor Reg. $6 at Shoes $1.98 Today at Only 98c Pair Surprising as the statement may seem, the Clear ance Sale is at its height in the Shoe Department, and the assortment in this lot of women's Shoes at $1.98 is broader than at the beginning. The reason small sizes and narrow widths from reg ular lines have been added, odd lots have been added, until now, from the regular $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 shoes, there is a remark able assortment of shoes for women Ol QQ priced at only, per pair OlivU Odds and Ends In tremendous assortment; the greatest shoe values ever offered. Women's Kid Oxfords In all sizes, $2.00 values; women's Pelt Juliettes, very cozy, $2.50 values; young ladies' Tan Shoes, $2.50 values; Children's $2.00 plain or fancy colored Shoes. Paste Shoe Polish, black or tan, 10c box, for Gp Shinola Outfits Brush, dauber' and pol- IQp ish, 35c value, for low price of only I Ju Boys' Shoes So cheap it is extravagance not to buy. Women's Slippers and Oxfords All sizes and styles, bunched into two big lots; values CM QQ from $2.00' to $7.00, at $1.49 and Oli30 Kitchen Furnishings A sale on small things needed every day around the modern kitchen, at prices that spell big savings. Only standard grade3 of merchandise carried; there fore, see that you profit by these clearance sale specials. Cake Turners, Clearance 3 Asbestos Stove Mats, Clearance price 4J Stove Lifters, Clearance 5e Can Openers, special, for the Clearance Sale, only, each. .5 Fruit Presses, splendid values, at the special 25 Coat Hooks, worth 10c the dozen, Clearance 7c Wire Strainers, worth 5c each, at the special 3d Potato Mashers, regularly 3c each, at only 2? Special Clearance Sale prices on Granite Iron Ware, including Rice Boilers, Covered Buckets, Berlin Kettles, Sauce Pans, Coffee Pots, Bread ivnives, etc. Good Bargains in Chinaware Extra low prices for the Clearance Sale on Decorated Dinner Sets of Austrian or French China; odd lines of Decorated Havi land China; Plates, Cups, Saucers, Creamers and Sugars, Tea and Chocolate Pots, Salad and Berry Bowls, Celery and Spoon Trays, Olives, Fruit Saucers, odd line dishes; almost every thing for the table, at tremendous saving in price. Special bargains on Gas and Electric Reading Lamps and Shades. $5LaceCurtains$3.95 A special clearance on Clunv Lace Cur tains, in white or Arabian. Not many tvf Dairs in a lot makes these low prices fi possible. Patterns are unusually good, and qualities are decidedly better than you would look for at prices so low as these. Curtains regularly worth $5.00 the pair, special for the Clear- OQ QC ance Sale at only, per pair.Ouiuu $6.00 values at low price, pair 4.85 $7.00 values at low price, pair $5.75 $7.50 values at low price, pair 6.15 $8.00 values at low price, pair 6.35 $9.00 values at low price, pair 6.95 $10.00 values, low price, pair 7.50 $11.00 values, low price, pair 8.25 $12.00 values, low price, pair 8.95 White Enameled Iron Beds Special quality Iron Beds, finished with best grade white enamel, heavy chills and brass trimmed. A good choice of designs; the best values in Portland at these prices. Regular $11.50 values 7.95 $18.50 vals., special 12.50 $15.00 values, special 9.95 $23.50 vals., special 16.00 lilfl