mis jiUKaiAW OEEUUMAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1910. 3 ASSESS ALL TIMBER Washington Assessors Favor Full Valuation. VAST -AREAS NOT TAXED Tax Commissioner Frost Holds Up Weyerhaeuser Company as 'Horri ble Example or Holding of Un developed Wealth. SPOKANE. Jan. -14. Sentiment ex pressed in the State Assessors' conven tion today shows that body to be unan imously in favor of en adequate and de tailed cruise of all of the limber lands in the state, for taxation purposes and for the"asseesment of standing timber on the same basis of its actual or mar ket value that other property of the state is esseesed. "I know that -there is much effort be ing made by the highly-paid representa tives of the big timber companies to create a sentiment in - opposition to the taxation of timber lands as other prop erty is taxed, on the ground that it will cause the stripping of the lands of tim ber. "The Weyerhaeuser Timber Company Alone owns 250,000 ecres of the best tim ber in Pacific County, 19S.O0O acres in T-ewia County and 250.000 acres in King County. This company is doing noth ing to develop the state, it is not manu facturing any lumber except in a email way at one mill and it is not selling tim ber from its own lands except at the highest prices it can get from other mill owners. It is simply waiting for others to make its property valuable, selling it off if it gets its own prices, and dis tributing the proceeds in dividends to stockholders living in other states or in foreign countries." The following resolution proposed by the "committee on timber lands was ac cepted: ' "Your committee on timber lands de sires emphatically to indorse the result of assessment valuations based on m ' ber cruises and to urge that counties not already cruised undertake such work at the earliest possible moment." MEAT PRICES ARE SOARING Palouse Farmers Are Selling Hogs at 8 1-2 Cents Live Weight. SPOKAKE, Wash., Jan. 14. (Special.)' Meats of all kinds are higher in the Palouse country than- ever known. Hogs are selling for 8,i cents, live -weight, and 10 cents dressed, and local butchers predict a price of 10 cents, live weight, he-fore March 1. There are few hogs left In the country. Fat steers are worth 4 cents to 4V4 cents; cows, 3hs cents, and sheep, 5 cents live weight. 5 in the Pullman market, meat is being retailed at the following prices: Tork, from 3 2 to 18 cents; mutton, 15 and 18 cents: beef. 10 to 15 cents; veal, 15 to 18 cents; chickens, 15 cents? lard. 18 cents; bacon. 20 to 22 cents; hams, 18 to 22 cents. The cost of living has never been as high in the history of the Palouse country, due almost wholly to the liisrli prices paid for farm products. Kprtjs are selling at 50 cents a dozen; .utter (country), 35 cents a pound: -creamery butter, 45 cents; flour, $6 to $6.60 a barrel. SWITCHMEN WAR STILL ON Kallroad Men and Strikers Fail to Reach Agreement. WASHINGTON. Jan. 14. An agreement between the railroads operating out of Chicago and their switchmen is not yet in sight. Conferences between the parties in volved and the mediators under the Erd nian act have been in progress for three days. i POISON EVIDENCE SOUGHT Stomach of Philanthropist May Re veal Plot to Murder Family. KANSAS CTTY. Jan. U. A theory that a capsule containing- poison was given to the late Colonel Thomas Swope, the millionaire philanthropist, an hour be fore his death, is being run down by the prosecutor's office here. One basis for this theory is that Misses' and Child's Tailormade xmfWl Coats and Capes v ijmw u lu i t yews h Divided into 2 Lots i 1 1 1 All the not large we urge early buying if you wish to share in these bargains. Coats Selling to $20, Clearance $7.85 Colonel Swope died in convulsions. His death at the time, it was announced, had resulted from apoplexy. The prosecutor quoted a physician as saying: death from apoplexy is not accompanied by con vulsions. No arrests will be made until a re port has been submitted on the examina tion of the stomach of Colonel Swope by the Coroner's physician. Death was at first attributed to apo plexy, but a quick succession of deaths and illnesses among1 heirs of the Swope estate led to "an investigation, culmi nating in the exhuming of the body of Colonel Swope and the removal of his stomach' for the purpose of an autopsy. "There is not a particle of doubt in my mind," continued Mr. Atwood, "that both- Thomas and Christian Swope were poisoned. The alleged murder plot, said to have been planned with great deliberation, had for its supposed end the extermination of all the Swope heirs. It is stated that shortly before Christian Swope died on December 2, just xme month later than that of his uncle, ColonefSvope, a man visited the office of a. well-known bac teriologist in Kansas City and secured some typhoid germs. With these dread bacilli, it is asserted, the man hoped to inoculate the members of the 9wjpe family. PEG LEG WIFE'S WEAPON HUSBAXD BRUTAL, WOMAN SIEZKS HANDY WEAPON. Baby Makes Goo-Goo Eyes at Ias Angeles Judge When Divorce Suit Is Being Tried. XiOS ANGELES, Cal., Jan. H. (Special.) "One day ho caught me by the throat and tried to choke me to death, and I grabbebd his wooden leg thcLt was stand ing by the dresser and I hit him over the head with it. He let go." The speaker was a nervous little, woman, Eugenia Wilson, plaintiff in an action for divorce from Frank J. Wilson, on the ground of cruelty. Mrs. Wilson denied today that on one occasion she had taken the wooden leg and hid it, so that her husband was un able to go to work and was compelled to remain in bed. Wilson formerly was in the employ of the Texas & Pacific Railway and met with an accident, resulting- In the loss of part of his left leg. Mrs. Wilson, who had an 11-months-old child in her arms1, looked daggers at her one-legged spouse, while the baby made goo-goo eyes at Judge Houser, The case was continued. DIAZ' ENEMY FEARS HARM Millionaire Campaigner's Train Sur rounded by Police at Border. NOG ALES. Ariz.. Jan. 14. Don Fran cesco y Madero, millionaire citizen of the State of Coahuila, Mex., passed through here today on his way from Chihuahua. Don Madero is making campaign speeches against the re-election of Presi dent Diaz and Vice-President Corral at his own expense. On his arrival at the border, the train was surrounded by police and he was not permitted to leave the train. Madero then crossed to the American side and spoke briefly from the Pullman, saying that he could not stop here and make a speech as he feared the same humiliating treatment that he had re ceived In cities of his own pountry. Accompanied by his wife and private secretary, Don Madero left at once on the train for EJ Paso. HETCH HETCHY PLAN WINS Bay City Turns Down Purchase of Spring Valley Company, Too. SAN FRAXCISCO, Jan. 14. By a vote of 32,876 to 1607, San Francisco, at a special election held today, authorized a bond issue of $45,000,000 for the acquisition of reservoir sites at Lake Kleanor, in "Hetch Hetchy Valley in the Sierras, and a comprehensive distribu ting system for a municipal water sup ply. The second proposition, on the bal lot, the voting of J35.000.000 bonds for the purchasing of the Spring Valley Water System, which is at present sup plying the city, was lost by 1234 votes. Oregon Xnrsery Company Sned. SALEM, Or., Jan. 14. (Special.) W. W. Newton. John Walker and H. N. Good today began an action against the Oregon Nursery Company for $2077 damages for an alleged breach of con tract. It is claimed that the nursery company failed to deliver a large quan tlty of trees purchased by plaintiffs. L.KJ 1 I. sin assortment oj warm, Well tailored, girlish cut coats and capes in a variety of youthful styles that sold regularly to $8.00. Clearance $3.98 season's best styles, in the finest imported and domestic mate rials, in models that are at once, exclusive, refined anal stylish. Cut in girlish nobby styles. In this lot are many sample garments, only one of a kind. The assortment is Men's Economy Club Makes Great Savings in This Feature Sale Great Feature Sale Today in Because of the money you can save this Feature Sale will interest you. At this time we take right, hold in a resolute, determined manner to dispose of our surplus stock in the men's furnishing store. Superiors-well made, well finished furnishings at prices thai hold good Saturday only. Earl & Wilson r Red man Collars -C 500 dozenCollars in all shapes and-sizes. Sold every- where for 12jc. - $1.00 MEN'S HEAVY WHITE TWILL COTTON NIGHTSHIRTS, best wearing shirt made 79 $1.25 MEN'S WHITE OUTING FLAN NEL NIGHTSHIRTS, well made, large and roomy 98 2500 Shirts, to, srrH1, r samples and surplus left-over stock of one of the finest shirt makers in America. TK Greatest Shirt Bargain Ever Offered in Portland M en s rure Ins Irish Linen Handkerchiefs In quarter and half - inch hems. Our own importation and received before the raise in the tariff. At regular they are cheap. At the reduced prices they become . great bargains. Shrewd men will avail them selves of them. 12jc quality 10 each. 20c quality 14 each 25c quality 19 each 35c quality 23 each 50c . quality 37 tp each lette anne Pajamas $ 1 .45 Suit Fancv strine anrl fimr! ished with military collar and large pearl buttons. Val. $1.75. HAND SAPOLIO FOR. TOILET AND BATH. . Delicate enough for the softest skin. yet efficacious In removing; any stain. Keeps the skin In perfect con dition. In the bath gives all the de sirable after-effects of a Turkish bath. Jt should -be on every washstand. AU, GROCERS MD DRlOGISTlL . mens ri 75c Men's White f Q , Ni-ht Shirts . ... UC Night Shirts White Muslin Nightshirts, with collar or "V' shaped neck. Nicely trimmed. $1.00 MEN'S WHITE SHIRTS, plain or plaited, with attached or detached cuffs. . 79 $1.50 MEN'S FINE WHITE MADRAS SHIRTS, plain or plaited bosoms, attached or detached cuffs, special. . . . ; Sjsl.15 Values to $2, Clearance 85c 2500 Fine Shirts at 85c We use the word "FINE" advisedly. The man who made them makes nothing that is not fine. Shirts of imported fabrics, latest colorings, finest J-1. - r . r. ti moaeis, perreci nt. i tie White Madras Pajamas $ 1 .45 Suit Made with "V" shape neck, la"ge pearl buttons, splendid fitting. Regular value $1.75. Men's Colored o O Merino Socks ADC Fancy Colored Merino Socks. A large variety of col ors and black. Reg. val.' 35c. Men's Fancy Lisle Thread Socks at . 39. Men's Fancy Lisle - thread and ' Cotton Socks. Every new pattern verticals, checks and stripes. Reg. price 50c a pair. $ 1 .25 Mens Shirts and Drawers, each 95. piain or derby ribbed, extra staying and perfect fitting. Neuralgia pains stop when you use SLOAM'S LMIMEMT 'Prtemm, 3 Sc. SOc. antt tt.OO. Men's Economy Club Makes Great Savings in This Feature Sale Men's Wear Men's White Muslin 79, Night Shirts Extra Fine White Muslin Nightshirts with collars or French neck. Nicely trimmed. V 3rz vt $1.00 Mens Natural Merino Shirts 75c Good medium weight 3A. wool, well made, best fitting. Men's, Fancy Silk Neckwear Imported silks, selected styles. Patterns that men prid ing themselves on being good dressers would wear. You'll not find the flashy, showy kind that look pretty through glass but wear poorly. Open-end Four-in-Hands, French Folds, Tecks and Bows; selling regu larly to 75c and 85c each. CLEARANCE 39c Work While You Sleep Millions of people have CAS CARETS do Health work for them. If you have never tried this great health maker Get a 10c box and you will never use any other bowel medicine. " u CA9CA.RBTS loc a box for a week's treatment, all druggist. Biggest seller in the -world. MiXiioa boxes a month. New Butterick Patterns Announce for Saturday v A Special Feature Sale in Neckwear, Laces, Ribbons, Gloves It is scarcely probable that those who see the above an nouncement will purchase elsewhere before seeing these specials. Women are competent judges of the values ad vertised. Their enthusiasm will be expressed in the most practical way BY THEIR PURCHASES. Lot after lot of pretty, dainty, stylish articles have been assembled and marked for final clearance. In the entire offering today we are positive in the assertion that there is not an article, offered that is not bright and new this Fall. 50c Neckwear I 2c M any styles of Tabs, Jabots, Collar Effects and Bows in wash and novelty styles. $1.00 Neckwear 37c Hundreds of dainty styles of Ladies Neckwear in many styles to select from Tabs, Jabots, Dutch Effects. $2.00 SVles 67c Many pretty styles in Fancy Collar Novelties Jabots, venise and beaded styles. Must be seen to be appreciated. 35c Linen Collars IT ' I c .CI Price earance Extra grade all linen, rich ly embroidered stiff collars. All sizes. 1 0c Neck Lengths Q Ruching, Clearance DC 10,000 neck lengths of Chiffon Ruching. All new and dainty styles. In white, pink, blue, black and com bination effects. $2.25 Crepe Scarfs Clearance Price . cb 1 27 G old- dotted crepe and fancy Dresden designs, in scarfs in white, pink and blue and lilac designs. 50c Embroideries 1 7c General clean-up event in fin e-grade Embroideries in Swiss and nainsook, from 2 to 15 inchesWide, in a great variety of patterns to select from. In edges and insertions 20c Values at 5 c ' Odd Insertions in a large selection of pretty patterns in swiss and nainsook, in open and blind designs. $2.50 Hand Loom y q Embroideries, for JC High - grade hand - loom Embroideries in wide flounc ing, rich bands, galloons and all overs, in swiss nd nain sook. $1.50 Laces at 67c $2.25 Laces at $1.27 $3.00 Laces at $1.67 At the above prices we place on special sale many extra bargains in 27 to 45 inch Allovers and Nets. In plain, figured and novelty silk colored effects, in a large selection.. $1.50 Laces at 25c A large selection of Venise, Irish and Novelty Oriental designs in edges,, bands, galloons and novelty effects. 256 Laces Vc 10,000 yards of Oriental Net Laces and Insertions in white, cream and ecru, in many new designs. 15c Odds and -o Ends of Laces D C Thousands of yards of odds and ends in broken lots of Piatt Vals., Cluny and Torchon Laces in widths to four inches wide. 65c Face Veils 1 O Clearance Price C Short lengths from our regular stock which we do not wish' to carry over, in most all colors. $1.25 Princess 7 Q Veils, Clearance OC Dainty Princess Veils in white and black and white effects. Always popular as a drape. and Fashion Books on Sale $1 .50 Dress Kid n r Gloves, Clearance JC 1nri , II . ; 100 Jo.zen dlcs 2'clP Dress Kid Gloves in black, brown, tan, white and slate. Not all sizes in all colors, but all sizes in the lot. $1.50 Cape Gloves Clearance Price . . 98, Extra grade one-clasp Dent Style Cape Gloves in all shades of tan. Every pair fitted at our counter. . $1.75 Ladies Gloves, Clearance $12 Two and three-clasp Dress Kid Gloves in black, white, tan, slate, navy and green; also one and two-clasp Kas sam Cape Gloves in all sizes. 85c Scotch Wool Gloves, Clearance 37. Scotch Wool Golf Gloves in black, white and colored effects. 35c Childs' Golf Gloves, Clearance 19. -A clean-up sale of Child's Golf Gloves in combination effects. $3.50 Auto Veils at ' $2.87 Our extra heavy one by two yards hemstitched Auto Veils in any color. $2.25 Chiffon Veils, Clearance Our best quality lJ4-yard square hemstitched Chiffon Veils ; also button-top hood effect Auto Veils. - Ladies 'Kerchiefs 85c Values at 47c $1.25 Values at 87c $1.75 Values at 98c Hundreds of pretty em broidered styles of Ladies Handkerchiefs in. hem stitched effects, slightly crushed from Christmas rush handling. 35c Ladies' Initial 17, Handkerchiefs at Ge n e r a 1 clean - up of Ladies' Initial Handker chiefs in several styles of pretty initial effects. 65c Handkerchiefs 47, CL Pric earance Latest styles of hand-embroidered effects in Ladies H a n d k e r chiefs. Come in many designs. Odds and Ends at 5c Hand-embroidered initials, corded styles, colored and satin finish border. 35c Values at 1 1 c Many pretty embroidered effects, slightly soiled from holiday rush. 25c Col'd Ribbons 17, CI Pri earance ice Thousands of yards of 5 inch Moire, Satin, Taffeta and Messaline Ribbons in black,, white and all shades.