THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. TORTLAXD, FEBRUARY 21, 1900.
Women's Oxfords 2.50
A special introductory sale of the new 1909 Oxfords, shown in
tan Russia calf, vici kid and gunmetal calf, also patent colt;
all sizes, and in both Oxfords and Colonials. Regular $X00
lines, priced for a few days only at $3.50
Women's 65c Rubbers, all sizes, at.. . ...oOc
Women's $1.00 Overgaiters at G'.lC
Women's Shoes $1.77.
At this price you have choice of dozens of new and up-to-date
styles in both vici kid and patent leathers; they come in both
heavy and lightweights, suitable for street and evening wear;
all sizes and widths. Regular $2.50 kinds, priced for this
sale, Monday and Tuesday, at v $1.77
Women's $3.00 Shoes, in broken sizes, at $1.93
Mail Orders
1 Receive
Our Prompt
Attention
The Most in
Value,
The Best in
Quality
RECORB-BREAKIIG SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK'S SELLING
v . vj w' mad the most remarkable preparations for it. acn nu of tie nmneroun aepaninenis oi uus iw-sii"u ,
This ought.to prove the greatest andbusiest February r week ts JPl-did S The 'sto're was neve? more attractive. The stocks of seasonable goods for personal wear or h--veror f
less eninusxasm ana a vigorous aewuuuwn .-. - Ztu rTower In brief the season's best merchandise is offered at prices absolutely without parallel in tne matter oi lowness quamy, oi
extensive, ine attraciions are pracucauy umium. x u i -
Muslin Underwear
We are determined to keep up the wonderful interest that has
been centered around this popular department during the entire
season by offering for Monday and Tuesday the most tempting
values we have yet offered. '
NEW SPRING MODELS OF R. & G. CORSETS AT $1.00
An extra fine showing of the latest Spring models in R. & G.
Corsets; they are made of excellent quality material in coutil
or batiste, daintily trimmed with lace.. These corsets are
worn by the most fashionably gowned women of America be
cause their style is the latest Parisian, while at the same time
their fit is perfect and their comfortable pliancy unequaled.
Your choice of many styles at the popular fljl AA
price. Monday and Tuesday, of J X VTVr
MUSLIN GOWNS SPECIALLY PRICED $1.18
A sale of women's Gowns in the high, V-shaped or low-neck,
slipover style; these gowns are made of the best grade ma
terial, cambric or nainsook, all are trimmed with fine em
broidery, laces and ribbons; made extra long and good gener
ous width. Regular $1.30 to .$1.75 values, djl 18
special for this sale P
COMBINATION DRAWERS AND CORSET COVER SPE
CIALLY PRICED $1.15
A choice assortment of combination Corset Cover and Drawers
Suite, made of excellent quality nainsook and daintily trimmed
with fine embroideries. laee and ribbons. Reg- I "1 1 K
.ular $1.50 and $1.75 values, special T,Ay
MUSLIN SKIRTS SPECIALLY PRICED $1.3S
A showing of -women's Skirts, made of excellent quality cambric,
with deep flounce of fine -embroidery and rows of insertion to
match; other styles have deep flounce of neat lace insertion;
all are made extra well and finished with cambric dnst ruffle
and nnderpieee. Regular values to $C.50, J KQ
speeiallv priced for this sale J ". C
WOMEN'S NEW STYLE GARMENTS, OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT
No extra charge for style; no extra charge because a thing is new. We charge for value, not for novelty. Our rules of uniformly
low Pereentagf of prXhold good at the beginning of the season as well as at all other times of the year Quality .style price
and Seoul treatmeTare the attractions we depend upon in soliciting and holding your patronage We should be highly
leased if wLn "nVe"ent you would visit our garment section and note the ideas of quality, style and prices therein displayed.
A NEW SPRING SUIT $17.50
A new Spring Suit that combines all
of the new ideas of the season, new
in style, new in materials and new
in colors; made of pretty novelty
serges and wool taffetas, in all pop
ular colors; eoats are medium
length, in several pretty effects;
skirts plaited or gored. These suits
are either plain or finished with
suitable trimmings. A remarkable
value for Monday fl1! y -f"
or Tuesday mtMXM
SPRING JACKETS OF COVERT
CLOTH
Natty Spring Coats in several differ
ent shades of covert cloth, in plain
colors or stripes, chiefly semi-fitting
effects, with or without cuffs. A
highly tailored garment throughout
at a jHipular price flj'y' 1 f
Monday or Tuesday. . . v
WOMEN'S SKIRTS
Of panama of a good quality, iu
black, brown and blue, plaited or gored, with or without the
fold, and trimmings of taffeta and satin. A l ff
kirt well worth $8.50 vr
1mm
Petticoats of a fine quality raven
black taffeta, 15-inch flounce in
plain effect, with hemstitched ruf
fle, dropskirt with 5i f
raffle of taffeta p9mUM
HEATHERBLOOM PETTICOATS
These Petticoats are fast supersed
ing the cheaper grade of silk petti
coats; they possess the rustle of
silk, and their durability is unsur
passed : a 15-inch flounce in a very
rich effect; finished with shining
and five rows of straps and ruffle;
dropskirt and ruffle of heat hex
bloom. A $3.25 df ty K
value U
DAINTILY EMBR'D'D WAISTS
A most beautiful assortment of
Spring Waists; several different
designs, of the finest quality lawn;
fronts embroidered and finished
with cluster tucks and lace; yoke
and collar of rich lace or otherwise; sleeves with fcO f f
long tucks; most exclusive designs Trw v
Flannelette Dressing Sacques .Just arrived a new shipment, in
different light and dark colors and pretty fSK,
.WW
manv
designs,
scalloped edges and collar. 85c value.
75.C
Black Dress Goods
Our Spring showing of black woolen Dress Goods is the most
complete in the Northwest, including as it does every wanted
fabric, weave and weight, in thoroughly dependable qualities, at
prices within the reach of all. We call your particular atten
tion to our showing of
PRIESTLEY'S BLACK FABRICS
Here are a few of the weaves, all guaranteed last black:
45-inch black Mohair Luster in stripes and checks.
46-inch black French Batiste.
45-inch black French Serge.
42-inch black Empire Cloth.
44- inch black Ocean Serge.
45- inch black Nunsveiling.
42-inch black French Voiles.
44-inch black Carina Luster.
All matchless values at this low price.
BLACK DRESS GOODS AT $1.00 YARD
Your choice of these, weaves in correct Spring weights 4S-iwh
black English Diagonals, 45-inch black Queen's Cloth, 45-iuch
black shadow-striped Panama, 46-inch black Chiffon Voiles, 45
inch English Tamesc, 44-inch English Prunellas, 48-inch black
French Serges, 50-inch black Chil ton Panamas. The best val
ues in the city at this price.
JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE LINE OF WM. F. READ'S
GENUINE LANSDOWNE
We are now showing a large stock of Win. F. Road's celebrated
Lansdowue, a' beautiful silk and wool fabric, that washes as
well as linen; comes with a high lustrous finish, as rich as
silk, and is exceedingly serviceable hown in over 40 shades,
including black and cream, and priced for "t Og
this season at, per yard
A YARD
Specials in Men's Furnishings Department
Robert Bros. Men's Furnishing Store is as exclusive as the most exclusive specialist store you don't have to pay so much,
that's all right near the Third-street entrance, in and out without loss of time. If there is any man in Portland who doesn t
know It, here are some goods at introducing opportunities:
. MEN'S CHAMBRAY SHIRTS AT 85
A fin showing of men's line blue chambray Shirts, made with
soft button-down collar, sleeves have two buttons and soft
cuffs, double stitched and felled scams. These Ehirts have
one pocket, are cut to fit, and are our best $1.00 OK.
value, specially priced for this sale...- CJtJV
MEN'S WORK SHIRTS AT 39
A line of men's black duck Work Shirts, made with soft collar
and cuffs, felled seams; they are cut good full OQ.
width, and are best 50c values, special
MEN'S HALF HOSE AT 19
A line of men's fine cashmere Half Hose, in natural gray, made
with merino heel and toe, fine ribbed tops. This hose is the
popular Lasher make, and has no equal when it comes to
wearing quality. Regular 25c values, specially .1 Q
priced for this sale '
Men's Outing Flannel Gowns Made of splendid quality
material, with military or soft turndown collar. These gar
ments are cut good full length and width and are . Q.
best $1.00 values, special for this sale
Fine Silk Fabrics, Prices Without Precedent
This is a siilendid opportunity to secure the materials for a
handsome silk dress, waist or skirt at temptingly low prices.
A great showing of the soft, pliable sorts, and every thread war
ranted pure silk. The maker's guarantee goes with every yard
sold. It's a pleasure to buy silk thus, isn't it? Here are some
of the very newest kinds:
NEW MESSALINE SILKS AT 75
A choice line of new Messaline Silks; they come 19 inches wide,
with a beautiful brilliant finish, guaranteed all pure silk;
shown in the new chevron stripes pin stripes in self colors,
new jacquard .weaves in self-colored effects, beautiful new
designs in shades of old rose, wistaria, smoke gray, olive, tan,
imilhori v laune. navy, brown, steel, slate, black and
Usual $1.00 silks. great values at this price.
NEW TUSSAH PONGEES AT 77c
Warranted all-silk 27-inch Tussah Pongees, in a splendid
and brilliant finish; washable and durable; choice new
in natural, brown, green, blue, wistaria, gray and
Special value at this price.
SHANTUNG PONGEES AT 75
A special sale of 26-inch genuine Shantung, hand-made I'
a fabric that will wash like linen, will outwear any silk
comes in natural color only. This quality usually sells
a vard.
cream.
weight,
shades
black.
mgees,
made;
at $ I
PANIC
AMID
F
LAMES
Large Steamer Burns and 200
Lives Reported Lost.
OFF ARGENTINE COAST
Blazing Mramrr Driven Ashore and
Past-eiigers tnd Crew Knsh for
Safety Reports Conflict as
to the Xunibrr Saved.
!
TifBXOS ATRt'.S. Feb. 20. The Ar
gentine steamer Presidents Koca. from
southern ports, according to reports re
ceived here, has hern wrecked between
Puerto de fan Antonio and Puerto
Madrid, on the east coast. The steamer
caught fire, and it Is believed the crew
and 200 passengers have perished. It
Is reported also that the steamer sank.
Press disjiat-hes received here tills
afternoon slate the flames spread with
(Treat rapidity and the steamer was
headed into shore as rapidly as pos
sible. A panic prevailed and many Uvea
were lost, some of the estimates reach
ing as hijth as lt0. The Fresldente
Jtoca was on her way north from Puerto
Madrid to San Antonio
Later official mespsa-es report that
tha vessel sank, but only 20 lives wore
lost. Three hundred and fifty passen
gers and members of the crew were
Bayed, aceordinsc to these advices.
The President Roca belonged to the
Hamburg South American. She was the
largest steamer trading regularly be
tween Buenos Ayres and the northern
torta of the republic.
COOPER TELLS OF CRIME
(Continued From First pace.)
Sharp and Representative Mathews.
"NV stopped and talked a while. Ma
thews left and we turned in on Union
in the direction of the Governor's man
sion." "Were you expecting to meet Sharpe
that day?'"
"We were not. When we got to Vine
street, or Seventh avenue, I saw Mr.
Carmack a block away. I turned to
Mr. Sharpe and said: 'There comes
Senator earmark; don't let papa see
him.' I whispered It and then to papa
1 yaid: 'Let's hurry up, papa.'"
" "Did you say to your father. "Let's
go up here.' and did he reply, 'So, let's
stay here a while'?"
"No, sir: when papa came up to me I
got him by the arm and hurried north
towards the Governor's mansion. I be
gan to hurry him. and he pulled away,
saying. 'What's the matter with you?'
Then he turned and exclaimed: 'Say, is
that Senator Carmack? Yes, I'll go over
and talk to him now."
Tells of Meeting.
"I said, 'Oh, no. papa, you must not.
"He said, 'I Know Carmack; he knows
m; there will be no trouble.' I let
him go about two feet. I did not know
what to do. Then T went over to him."
"Why did you think you should go
over with him?"
"I remembered the note papa had
sent, and I feared for him."
"What did you think was your fa
ther's purpose in going over there?"
"I believed It was to talk to the Sen
ator about the publications. Senator
Carmack was about to pass Mrs. TCast
man and was putting his hat back on
his head. Papa spoke to him as he was
passing her, not expecting to speak.
Papa said: 'Senator Carmack,' and In
stantly the- Senator drew his revolver.
It came out Instantly, just like (the
witness demonstrated the motion V...
"It paralyzed me for a minute, and I
sprang toward papa as Carmack began
to back toward the pole.
"As I Jumped a shot exploded in my
face. Tho bullet struck my necktie and
went into my shoulder. I went after my
gun which wes in my overcoat pocket.
The second shot went through my sleeve
and entered the post. I slipped around
the post and found Carmack aiming at
me again."
"What did you do then?"
Tells of Firing.
"I began firing. I fired three times, as
fast as I could. I saw Carmack reel
and fall and quit firing."
"Why did you 6top shooting?"
"Bocause I saw that he was hit."
"Did your father say anything about a
coward?"
"Yes. sir, as Carmack drew his revolver
and got behind Airs. LiLstman, he said
something about a coward hiding behind
a woman's skirts."
"Did you see a pistol in your father's
hands up to the time Carmack began to
shoot?"
"No. sir."
"Did anyone fire a shot before Sena
tor Carmack?"
"No, sir; Carmack fired two shots first
and I fired three. That was all that was
fired.
"Is the bullet still in your body?"
"I don't think so. The day after the
shooting I found a fcullet in my bed at
St. Thomas Hospital -where I was taken
from Ftort's Infirmary."
Witness Sliovrs Bullet.
The witness produced the bullet, which
he said he felt at first in bed about his
knees.
"At the time you shot Carmack did you
not beiiove that your life was in danger?"
"I believed flint if 1 hud not done so
he would have killed me. I think in an
other instant he would have shot me
again."
The witness denied ever having said to
Charles H. Warwick that Carmack:
"ought to be dead and In hell 20 years
ago."
"How long did you know the Senator?"
"For many years. I never had aught
but friendly feeling toward the Senator."
Attorney-General McCarn said that as
cross-examination would take several
hours, he would ask for an adjournment
until Monday. The court granted the request.
F
HIDDEN
TO FLY
WOMEN TO LEARN BOXING
Chicago Club in Favor of Girls
Learning Manly Art.
CHICAGO, Feb. 20. An Ehanston club
has gone on record in favor of instruc
tion of girls in the manly art of self-defense,
by en overwhelmingly affirmative
vote, on the proposition:
"Resolved, That girls should be taught
to box."
Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch, wo
man Justice of the Peace, introduced the
resolution.
Aside from the immense advantage ac
cruing to wives In handling their hus
bands, one member of the club thought
that such preparation would be good
training for housework. Another suggest
ed It would be beneficial in the event of
attacks by holdup men.
Blacklist "Ine Drunkards.
CHICAGO. Feb. 20. Proprietors of. a
saloon in Kenosha, Wis., have started a
prohibition law of their own, refusing to
pell liquor to nine habitually thirsty
men of the town. The blacklisted nine
are highly indignant and have threatened
legal proceedings. It is said other names
will be added when the list is In good
working order.
Alfonso Sees Wright Ascend
and Envies Him.
he will consider equipping the Spanish
army rifle with the Instrument.
FUTURE USE OF AIRSHIPS
Only Promise to Queen and Premier
Prevents His Joining Wright.
Flying Not as Dangerous as -Autoinobiling,
He Says.
PAL", France, Feb. 20. King Alfonso of
Spain today witnessed two successful
aeroplane flights by the Wright brothers,
after which he entertained Wilbur and
Orville Wright, Hart O. Berg, their Ku
ropean business manager. and the
Mayor of Pau at luncheon.
It had been generally supposed his
majesty would take aqvantage of this
opportunity to be. the lirst sovereign to
tnake a trip in an aeroplane, but the
King had promised Queen Victoria not
to go aloft, and he kept his pledge.
Not as Dangerous as Autos.
The weather was ideal and Wilbur
Wright made a splendid flight of 28 min
utes. He circled in a figure eight within
a short radius, then flew high in tho air.
only to pome down and sklin over the
ground. - Finally the machine took the
direction of the racecourse and was lost
sight of. Fourteen minutes later It re
appeared, coming from the opposite di
rection. During the flight the King re
marked he did not think aeroplane flying
as dangerous as automoblling.
When the machine had come to earth.
King Alfonso congratulated Mr. Wright
heartily, and upon the invitation of the
American he occupied the passenger's
seat while the proud inventor explained
his machine in detail. The King then
suggested a flight with a passenger, and
Wilbur Wright took up Count de Lam
bert for 13 minutes, leaving the entire di
rection of the machine to the passenger.
Given Word Xot to Fly.
His majesty predicted a great future
for the aeroplane and deplored the fact
that he could not make a trial flight. The
King laughed and recalled the Cabinet
crisis produced several years ago when
Premier Maura resigned because the
King had not heeded his warning to run
his automobile slower through the streets
of Madrid. He said it was his fervent
wish to attempt a flight, but he had given
a solemn promise before he left home
not to be led Into making an ascent. Mr.
Berg explained the indescribable delight
of gliding over the cushioning air, but the
King smiled and said:
"Yes, I know, but I have given my
word."
Use of Aeroplane in War.
His majesty was very much interested
In hearing a recital of the success of the
Wrights; how they became interested In
aviation; their long struggle and their
final success, and the complete masteTy
of their machine. He then discussed the
eventual use of the aeroplane in war. He
questioned the suitability of the aero
plane in general offensive operations on
land, but said he thought it invaluable
for land scouting and seacoast defense,
where It could be used offensively with
success." The King manifested also much
Interest In the new gun invented by Hi
ram Maxim, and he arranged to have a
sample silencer sent to Madrid, where
FIRE THREATENS LOVELOCK
Xevadft Town Suffers $10,000 Loss
Before Flames Are Controlled.
LOVELOCK. Nev., Feb. 20. Property
valued at 140,000 was destroyed and
the lives of 30 people endangered by a
Are that raged In the business portion
of Lovelock at 3 o'clock this mornlnrr.
The blaze, due to an exploding- gaso
line light machine, broke out in the
Stag Inn, a saloon, and quickly spread
to the Franklin Hotel, filled with
sleeping people. ',
Half a block of business houses were
burned before the volunteer fire de
partment got the Are under control.
Many persons, believing that the fire
would spread to the residence district,
moved their household goods Into the
street and stood guard over them the
remainder of the night. A man who
tried to loot a burning jewelry store
was kicked in the face by a fireman,
rendered unconscious and removed to
a hospital, where he is in a serious
condition.
WOUNDED BY OWN PISTOL
La Grande Man May Die a Result
of Accident.
LA GRANDE. Or., Feb. 20. (Spe
cial.) John Campbell, a conductor for
the Grand Ronde Lumber Company on
its logging road up Rock Creek from
Hilgard. eight miles west of this city,
was. seriously wounded late this after
noon by the accidental discharge of a
revolver which he carried in his coat
pocket. The wounded man was at once
brought to the Grand , Ronde Hospital
hers and placed on tho operating table.
The surgeons say he has but little
chance of recovering. Campbell is
about 25 years old.
KLEIN. IS GUILTY
Pittsburg Councilman Convict
ed in Bribery Case.
In his own defense, said he had never
seen a ?5000 bill In his life.
BOASTING STARTS INQUIRY
Suffragettes Still Busy.
LONDON. Feb. 20. The suffragettes
have adopted a novel method for ad
vertising the demonstration they are
planning for February 24. Throughout
the day sombcr-looklng vehicle, sup
posed to represent a police van, in
which was a man in policeman's uni
form, was driven along the main
streets. The wagon was decorated with
the suffragette colors and escorted by
a number of women carrying banners
announcing that a deputation would
assemble the 24tb and proceed to the
Councilman "Flashed" Big Bill and
Story Wras Carried to Mayor,
Who Had Keccnt In
quiry Started.
PITTSBURG, Feb. 20. Councilman
JohnF. Kleln'was found guilty late
this afternoon In connection with the
bribery scandal.
Klein was accused of accepting a
$17,500 bribe from the ex-president
and cashier of tlie German National
Bank, in return for which he was to
make the bank a city depository.
That Mayor Guthrie started the In
vestigation which resulted in the re
cent graft exposures was learned to
day through the testimony of Ernest
Frey, a saddler, who alleged that Coun
cilman Klein had shown him some
time ago a $5000 bill and is said to
have remarked:
"That is the way to get it.".
Frey repeated this remark to. City
Auditor Kimball, who in turn told
Mayor Guthrie. An investigation was
then started. Klein, testifying today
QUALITY
STYLE.
DISTINCTION
1st
r
HATS
THE BEST $3.00 HAT IN AMERICA
Spring Models in Both Soft
and Stiff Blocks Are Now In
MICHEL & SICHEL Co.
Furnishers To Men Who Know
286 Washington St. Bet. 4th and 5th Sts.
SOLE AGENTS IN PORTLAND
House of Commons in an effort to see
Premier Asqulth.
Chemitwa Wins Twice.
CHK.MAWA, Or.. Feb. 20. (imperial.)
The Chemawa Indian School I'Hfketball
teams won a doublrhearter g;nne today
from the boys and K'rls of tho NVwberg
High School. The Indian eirls won by a
score of 36 to 6. making 1 ami It points
In the two halves, while tlip Newberg
girls tallied 3 points in eacli half. Tlin
Indian boys' team won by a score of 44
to 10 in a very fast, clean game. The
Indians made IS to 4 in the linst and
2tf to t in the second half. Officials:
Teabo, referee; MotwhenbachT. of New
berg, umpire.
Advantages in the Selection
of a Piano Here
Our arrangement lias done away with everything mys
terious about piauo-buying reduced it to tho simple mat
ter of selecting what is best for your home choosing
between pianos requiring the investment of a large sum
and those more moderate in price. The lowest in price
and the medium are placed side by side with the most ex
pensive in our store, thus avoiding all confusion as to
make, price and gTadc, and affording an opportunity for
comparison as to tone, action and desirability.
AVe have new Pianos as low In price
as $265. and from this to 27.1. $300 and
$400 up. Stelnway, Everett. Bstey, A. B.
:iiase. Paekard. taidwifr, Kingrabury and
Kmcrson PianoH are sold exclusively by
us. Easy terms.
Steinway and Victor Representatives.
Sherman, Clay & Co.
Opposite Postoffice,
Portland, Or.
I
Tomorrow Is Washday, Avoid Its Troubles by
bending to the
UNION LAUNDRY COMPANY
Where Linen Lasts
FAMILY WASHING
Rough dry 5c a pound, rough dry by the piece lc up
Lace Curtains 30c Per Pair
Call Main 398 or A 1123