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THE MORNING OREGOI.N, FRIDAY, NOVE3IBER 12, 1909. STARVATION - STRIKE cinct has declared that there will be contest of the local option election, re cently held in that precinct, because of alleged irregularities in the voting, the official canvass of the vote made by the Don't Miss This Chance to Buy Your Fine Thanksgiving Suit at One-Half County Clerk shows no discrepancies. The court will meet next week to de clare the result of the election. This order will make another precinct m Marlon County "dry." It Is understood the contest will be prosecuted regardless 150 College Frat Dresses $22,50 Values go at $13.95 350 Evening Capes Made of fine French broa.-lcloth, in all the delicate evening shades. Trimmed in. the daintiest styles; our regular $20.00 val- J -1 -1 Q C ues, go at P 1 JL oIO of this procedure. I Prisoners Glad to Get Bread Falls City Property Sold. FALLS CITY, Or.,. Nov. 11. (Special.) and Water Habeas Cor pus Writs Next Move. W. J. Southwell, of this city, today pur chased the furniture stock, skating rink and residence of J. C. Talbott. Mr. soutn well has been a resident of Falls City for a number of years, and recently has had charge of the sawmill of Gerlinger COR. 5th AND AIDER COR. 5th AND ALDER Bros. Mr. Talbott did not make Known SPEECH ORDINANCE SHAKES the purchase price. WANES I SPOKANE rjn WATER RENT BOY'S GRAFT Trouble Over Shooters .Promises to Cause Revision of Regulations. ' Guardhouse Gang Growing More Tame. SPOKANE, Nov. 11. (Special.) Habeas corpus proceedings is the next move by the attorneys lor the Industrial Workers of the World in behalf of the prisoners in the city jail and in the guardhouse at Fort George Wright. Two writs were Is sued today by Judge Hinkle on petition of Bruce Rogers, a Portland attorney. Since the start of the I. W. W. dis turbances. November 2. 251 arrests have been made. Of this number 64 were dis missed on account of insufficient evi dence. The following disposition was made of the balance: Guardhouse at Fort Wright military reservation. 73: old Franklin School build ing. 62; city jail. 52. Sentences of 30 days in jail and costs have been given 160. Fifteen Agitators Arrested. Fifteen agitators who were released and rearrested for a second offense face 30 days in jail and a fine of J100 and costs. Foreigners under arrest number 115, and 23 of the malcoptents can neither read nor write. In fact, the i. W. W. con tingent here for the most part looks, smells and talks like tramps. The starvation strike among the pris oners has about ended, those in the Franklin School partaking of bread and water, those in the Fort Wright guard house eating their rations and the City Jail contingent also devouring the tax payers' food. But the shouters have succeeded in attracting the attention of the Nation, and Socialists and quite a reepectable following of citizens demand the repeal of the so-called anti-frce-speech ordinance. It is probable a com promise will be reached and some vacant lot provided where oratory may flow un disturbed. One Orator Goes Free. The last heavy grist of the I. W. W. cases, including those of the leaders charged with conspiracy, were today continued until November 15. J. M. Dug gan, one of their best orators, whose family reports sickness therein, was or dered discharged by Justice Mann. The prisoners now occupying the guard house at Fort Wright have discontinued their song of "Haul down the. Stars and Stripes and run up the red flag," which they rendered on their way to the post Wednesday. On the territory of Uncle Sam they are behaving more orderly. This morning they were told to clean up the guardhouse and scrub and wash the windows, and they obeyed without hesitation. SPOKANE IS UPHELD BY HAY Governor Pleased With Manner City Handled I. V. V. Controversy. SPOKANE. Wash.. Nov. 11. (Special.) Mayor Pratt this morning had a long conference with Governor Hay on the subject of the J. W. W. controversy. The Governor expressed himself as well pleased with the manner m which the authorities were handling the situation. He stated to the Mayor that the state authorities stood reads- to render any aid, should it become necessary. Governor Hay. when told of the action of the Council last night In refusing to repeal the street-speaking ordinance, said: "That is right. It would be fatal at this stage of the game to give in a foot. If the men are breaking the law, they should be punished and I agree with Lin coln, that "It Is no time to trade horses while crossing the stream.' " FARM SELLS FOR $10,700 Old Leavitt Place in Clackamas County Changes Hands. OREGON CITT. Or.. Nov. 11. (Special.) Ten thousand seven hundred dollars was paid today for a.l60-acre farm one mile south of Molalla. About 100 acres of the property is cleared. The land ie the old farm of Dr. J. J. Leavitt, who sold it two years ago to R. F. Watts, of Nebraska. Today Mr. Watts sold the place to E. L. Alfrey, who came here from Bitaeada. The farm is one of the finest In Clacka mas County. BAD BUY BRINGS SUICIDE Voting Man, Cheated in Land Sale, Seeks Solace in Death. SEATTLE. Nov. 11. Clarence Putnam, a baker, despondent because he believed he had been cheated in a land purchase, shot and killed himself today at his home In this city. Putnam, who was 26 years old. came here from Kanassa six months ago. He bought 20 acres of land in the Yakima Valley, paid ! and gave a mortgage for $200, and when he went to look at the land neighbors told him it was worthless and could not be irrigated. Lad Measures-Pipe and Tells Ten ant $2 Is Due. . VANCOUVER. Wash..' Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) For attempting to collect water rent at a house in the city this after noon. Johnny Barry, 15 years old. was METCALFE'S BIRDS SEIZED Game Warden Confiscates 00 Alas ka Ptarmigan on Steamer. SfciATTLE. Xov. 11. A case of 500 Alaska ptarmigan shipped from Xome,to W. H. Metcalfe, of the Bohemian Club. San Francisco, was seized on the steam er Senator last night by the County Game Warden. It is against the law to ship the birds out of Alaska and the shipper and the steatwr are liable to prosecution. The case Is in the hands of the Federal authorities. "DRY" VOTE IS CHECKED Another Marion County Precinct Puts Ban on jfaloon. SALEM. Or.. Nov. 11. (Special. ) Though the liquor element in Horeb pre- f RKSIDEMT OF L.INV COIXTY I FOR 82 YEARS DIES, t I AGED 1. Sj i' )'f . it : . T t ': i IgnniMinnmnrn-nraiiin'i "imn'ii iMfnarrrrrrf 7 Mrs. Sarah A. Hughes, Deceased. ALBANY, Or. Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) Mrs. Sarah A. Hughes. Oregon pioneer of 1847 and a resident of Linn County for 62 continuous years, died Wednes day morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emily E. Sloan, in this city. Sarah A. Anderson was born near Beardstown, Nelson Coun ty, Kentucky, December 7, 1818. She moved with her parents to Illinois when three years of age and was married at Carthage, 111., to George H. Hughes May 12, 1839. In 1847 she crossed the plains to Oregon with her husband, who took up a dona tion land claim about two miles southwest oi Albany. In 1S89, she and her husband moved to Albany. Mrs. Hughes was the mother of 12 children, three of whom survive: Mrs. Emily E. Sloan, George W. Hut'hes and E. L. Hughes, all- of Albany. Her husband died in 1S92. Mrs. Hughes is also' survived by eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Congrega- tlonal Church of this city for many years. arrested. He had a book, pencil and rule and was measuring the pipe In front of the house. He told the tenant he owed $2 for water. Young Barry is the lad who was ar rested for stealing a couple of Plymouth Rock hens last week, telling his mother they were given to him. He has been In trouble here a number of times. The boy will be tried tomorrow and may be sent to the reform school. Ackerman Visits Jackson Schools. JACKSONVILLE. Or., Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) J. H. Ackerman, State Superinten dent of Public Instruction, accompanied by County Superintendent Welly, set out from Jacksonville Monday on a visit to the schools of Jackson County. On next Saturday he will attend the meeting of school officers for Jackson County at Central Point and will end the week" work by lecturing in the Presbyterian Church at Jacksonville on Sunday night. Couple Xabbcd South. VANCOUVER, Wash.. Nov. (Spe cial.) A telegram was received this even ing from J. B. Cook. Chief of Police of San Francisco, stating that Edward Ed wards and Mrs. Florence Kemp had been arrested there. . Deputy Sheriff Johnson left tonight to bring them back. Edwards Is wanted on a statutory charge. Mrs. Kemp left a 10-year-old child In Portland and went to San Francisco to Join Ed wards, the authorities say. 52d Oregon Near Ready. SALEM. Or., Nov. 11. (Special.) State Printer Duniway today turned the last form of the 52d Oregon Supreme Court reports over to the binder and it Is ex pected. In a month or less, the volume will be ready for use. The 52d Oregon will bring the opinions of the court down to the latter part of December. 1908. The State Printer will Immediately start work on the S3d Oregon. Statutory Charge Dismissed. VANCOUVER, Wash., Nov. 11. (Spe cial. Jack Smith and W. H. McFarlane were tried on a statutory charge this aft ernoon before Justice of the Peace' Scan Ion. The ti?al lasted all afternoon, and cre ated much excitement. The case was dis missed, and the defendants were released. Smith was captain of the guard at the Seattle fair, and McFarlane is a police officer on the night force. Fall Breaks Leg and Arm. VANCOUVER. Wash., Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) Ralph Nicholson, son of Andrew Nicholson, of this city, lost his balance and fell from a bridge to the rocks. 30 feet below, at Lyle today and broke a leg and arm. He was brought to this city for treatment. Extra Mail Delivery Promised. M MIN'XVILLE. Or, Nov. 11. (Special.) The Postoffice Department has granted a third daily mall delivery for this city In the business district, to commence November 15. There will be no addition made to the carrier force. Students to Give Play. KELSO. Wash.. Nov. 11. (Special.') High School students here are planning to stage a play under the supervision of Miss Leonora O. Shaw, of Lancaster. Ohio, who is giving a course of vocal Instructions. 1 wiro -UP OF OUR MOST SENSATIONAL TEN DAYS' SALE OP WOMEN'S OUTER WEARING APPAREL NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF PORTLAND HAS THERE BEEN SUCH A SLAUGHTER OF PRICES THIS SALE HAS BEEN THE TALK OF THE TOWN Thousands bought and thousands were turned away for lack of help but for the great wind-up we've engaged 150 extra salespeople and can serve you properly. Over $25,000 Worth of Choicest New Goods Have just arrived, which must be paid for at once, and every dollar's worth will be included in this money-raising sale and sold at 50 cents on the dollar. Remember, Only Two Davs Remain to Buy Your Suit, Dress, Coat, Cape, Waist, Furs, and Everything for Winter Wear, at Prices That Have Caused Such a Sensation The 2500 Suits Which we divided into three big lots when this sale started last Friday, 'over 1800 have been sold; bat Hundreds of the Very Newest Models Have Just Arrived by Express and all go into these lots. This makes a complete assort ment of sizes for misses and women, as well as every style of cloth and all colors. They are all full length coats and pleated skirts. Besides hundreds of serges, of which we make a specialty, in black, navy, and all desirable shades: Lot 1 $20 Values at $ 9.98 Lot 2 $30 Values at $14.95 Lot 3 $40 Values at $18.75 An extra special of over 500 beautiful rf ty A -Tf high-class model suits, values to $60, at J)c4a O These Suits are all beautifully man-tailored, full-length coats; made of imported broadcloth, mannish worsteds, serges and all the new mixtures. They are all perfectly tailored, lined with Skinner's guaranteed satin, and the finest quality of peau de cygne Four elegant suits for Thanksgiving, rt O A values to $60.00, extra special, go at p tX I O 14 (25 per cent) off of our entire balance fancy Tailored Suits, and don 't forget we have the largest stock of suits for misses' and women's extra stouts to be found in the city. A SACRIFICING OF THE Celebrated Blue Ribbon Brand of Waists Owing to a discontinuance of carrying this brand of high grade Tailored Waists, we are going to give one-third off from the regular selling prices. They are the finest quality of linen, with fronts of imported Irish crochet. Every waist guaranteed perfect in every respect, or a new one given in exchange. Original selling price $ 5.50, sale price . $3.35 Original selling price $ 6.50, sale price S3. 95 Original selling price $ 7.50, sale price $4.65 Original selling price $ 8.50, sale price $5.35 Original selling price $10.00, sale price $6.45 Original selling price $12.50, sale price $8.75 Original selling price $15.00, sale price $9.85 Original selling prife $20.00, sale price $12.95 250 PLUSH COAT JACKETS, $12.50 values, at $5.95 3000 PIECES NEW NECKWEAR, 35c values, at. . . 19 2500 NEW NOVELTY DUTCH NECK PINS, heavy rolled gold; jet and all fancy colored stones; regular $1.00 to $1.50 jewelry store prices, go at 28 1000 Women's One-Piece Dresses For street or house wear. We bought these at a tremendous sacrifice and they go into one big lot. They are all new, up-to-date styles in the Moyenage and Princess effects, all sizes and colors. They are all elegantly made. The sleeves are full length and -fancy sleeves; skirts yoke pleated and full pleats. The yokes are trimmed in lace, others with the bodice embroidered in silk and braid a sensational offer: $30.00 Values go at $11.95 Just received, as the paper goes to press, 250 Mili tary Capes in navy and black, full ' CA M 7C line throughout. Reg. $25 values at. . . 0 I Hi I U MAKING THE FUR(S) FLY Make yonrself comfortable, with the rapidly approaching cold weather and buy your furs now, during this great sale. Just Note These Prices - and Save Money LONG COONEY SCARFS, $3.50 values, go at $2.35 COONEY TIES, with two small heads. LARGE REVERS, $4.00 values, go at '. ... . $2.45 LONG COONEY SHOULDER PIECE, with two heads and tails; $4.50 values, go at $3.15 FANCY CHINCHILLA SHOULDER STOLE, $5 values, go at $3.95 FANCY OPOSSUM TIE, with four heads; $6.00 values, go at onlv $4.45 EXTRA LONG FANCY MARMOT SCARF, with four heads and four tails; $7.50 values, go at $5.45 FINE SQUIRREL SCARF, $8.00 values, go at $5.95 FANCY OPOSSUM STOLE, with four heads and six tails': $9.50 values, go aK. $6.95 JAP MINK STOLE, extra long; $11 values, go at. $7.95 JAP MINK SCARF, fur on both sides; 2 heads, 3' tails and natural paws: $12.50 values, .go at, $8.75 COONEY PILLOW MUFF. $5 values, go at $3.65 CHINCHILLA RUG MUFF, head and two tails,; $6.00 values, go at.... $4.45 COONEY RUG MUFF, 3 heads, 12 tails; $7.00 values, go at $4.95 MARMOT PILLOW MUFF, $8.00 values, go at. .$5.95 BLACK HAIR RUG MUFF, $8.50 values, go at. .$6.95 Ask to see them ,and you will quickly see where you can buy your fine furs at the lowest prices. Two Strong Millinery Attractions Stylish Draped Turbans, the Season's Favorites. Untrimmed Shapes Half Price You'll have to come early to secure the best bargains ever offered in the city in Millinery. These Turbans are the best we have seen. The quantity is limited, but those who get here in time will be glad they came. , Shoes Must Walk at These Prices New lines have been added this week in Patent Colt, Gunmetal Calf, Russia Tan Calf. -' $5.00 Grades now go at. .$3.45 pair $6.00 Grades now go at. .$3.95 pair $3.50 Grades now go at. .$2.45 pair ' $4.00 Grades now go at. .$2.95 pair Buy Early While Your Size Is Here. HAIR Just received a large consignment of Hair, of which we will retail at factory prices. These goods consist of pure Brittany and German qualities. No such prices ever -quoted in the West. Inspect them' before buying elsewhere. 'FBEE FREE A beautiful Barrette Given With Every Purchase of Hair. $15.00 value $7.50 $6.00 value $3.00 $10.00 value $5.00 $5.00 value $2.5,0 $ 8.00 value $4.00 $4.00 value ..:.. .$2.00 $2.00 value, extra special 95 IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE SEE OUR GRAND WINDOW DISPLAY JAPAN CHANGES TACTICS XEW MANUAL INTRODUCED IX IXFAXTBY EXERCISES. More Attention to Be Paid Orfense Than Defense Laws to Pro tect Whales Made. VICTORIA, B. C, Xov. 11. A meeting of the Japanese Military Council was held just before the Aki Mru sailed, and several important changes were made in Japanese military works, ft new manual of infantry exercises being arranged. This bases all Infantry maneuvers on the theory of attack, the idea being that men should be taught to carry the spirit of assault In every engagement without con sideration of defensive tactics. Another feature is a greatly increased distance between units of skirmishes and fighting lines. New manuals are being prepared tor cavalry and artillery. Arrangements- were made for official trials at the big maneuvers just concluded of a traveling military kitchen which boils rice and heats Soup, designed after that used in Russia. ' The Japanese government has formed regulations for protection of whales. Whaling vessels of Japan will be limited to an annual catch of 30, each vessel being licensed for five years, and regula tions are now being drawn up for closed areas and closed seasons, but the penal ties provided are not calculated to pre vent infractions, the maximum fine being J50. Baron Kituchi will leave Tokio in the middle of December for New York to Jecture before the Civic Forum. He is president of the Kyoto University. Alterations may be made in the plans of the Nippon Tusen Kaisha's American line, and but three vessels may be oper ated next season on a monthly schedule, instead of fortnightly, as a,t present. The Nichi Nichi, a Tokio daily, says: "In the American route, three steamers of over 6000 tons are to be allotted, and be run every four weeks." 834 IXSIRGEXTS ARE KILLED October Campaign Against Coreans Deadly Japs Lose Three. VICTORIA. B. C, Nov.' 11. There is great activity in the campaign against Corean insurgents, and during the op erations in October in Chollado 334 were killed and 1065 captured, the Jap anese loss being three killed. China is reported to have notified Japan that the Pekin government will not consent to Japanese railway guards for the Antung-Mukden Railway, pro posing to place Chinese railway guards instead. Japan will propose an arrangement whereby Japan and China share equally in guarding the line. $2,000,000 MINE LOCATED Capitalists in North Xevada Find Vein Shepherd Kept Secret. BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 11. (Special.) A $2,000,000-mine said to be a ganuine bo nanza 'has Deen located in Northern Ne vada, nine miles from the Southern Idaho line by Boise capitalists, including James B. Clinton-. Charles Stewart, Bob Ander son and others. There is a stampede on to locate the adjacent land which is be lieved to fun high in values. - An air of romance surrounds the dis covery. Sven years ago it was stumbled on to by a lone sheepherder who intended to relocate ft in the Spring. He died that Winter and his secret did not come to light until recently when the Boiso capitalists managed to fid the missing property. milling, run. as high- as IS00 to the ton. There is a vein 500 feet long and 40 feet wide. Two Killed by Train. CHEHALIS, Wash., Nov. 11. Two quarterbreeds, Lawrence Losier and Frank Gill, of Tenino, were struck by a train between Chehalis and Cenlralia last evening about 6 o'clock, and Gill was killed instantly. Losier was re moved to a hospital, but died cbout 11 o'clock last night. i rrT 1 L4 1 i Hi y- I I ' Mi ! ii in i 'iriff fc.irtrniirwramiTirtiEimt 1 1 1 Trees, Shrubs, oses -i , ' General Nursery Stock J. B. Pilkinyton Nurseryman Both Phones Foot Yamhill St., on Lower Wharf.