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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. THURSDAY EVENINO. DECEMBER 12, 1807. 13 THREATEN 10 IN CHRISTMAS GIFTS 2 SWINDLERS ilfi Arthur Schubach Marched , Through Street Before Muzzles of e vol vers Forced to Oj)en Store and Hand Over Valuables. Two Crooks Had Previously I)ujed Him Out of $85 Advanced Money on Rent ed Furniture One Ar rested in Seattle. ft fi i Tricked Into paylnr S5 to O. C. Plere for a piano renUd from tha Reed-French company, later called from hla bom at night, marched through th atrwta to hla store, and at the muiilna of two revolvers forced to open hla place of buxlneaa and return the security taken for the money art vanred, then turned loot with the warning that hla life would pay the penalty should lie dl vulfe the affair, this Is the tals told by Arthur Schubach, and brought to light bv the arrest In Seattle of a man giving the nam of Farrel. 8chubach Is the proprietor of the Port i land Auction rooms 211 First street, and resides at 680 Fifth street The story , he told the district attorney and the f ' police of the wrongs suffered by him at the hands of Tierce and an unknown I companion designated John Doe in the complaint reads Ilka a melodrama of ,the Diamond Dick variety. ' Pierce, hla wife, and the unknown ' man rented a furnished flat In the city a little mora than a month ago. Soon . after taking the flat they rented a pi ano of the Reed-French company pay ing fa a month. In November Pierce visited the loan office conducted by R. I. Eckerson In the Washington building and asked for a loan on the furniture, including the plana- Eckerson made an Investigation and finding that both the furniture and the piano were rented refuaed to advance money. - Effects Xioan of Schnbaoh. ' Pierce, nothing daunted, visited the Portland Auction room and entered in to negltlatlon with Schubach for the ale of the piano. After some dis cussion Schubach agreed to purchase the J ilano giving 85 for the instrument laving closed the deal Schubach sent bis man to the flat for the instrument and, upon the request of Pierce, sent tfie payment In money. Just as the piano was being placed in the moving van a representative ' of the piano house happened along and ordered, the instrument taken to the Reed-French warehouse. Schubach In the meantime, learning of the turn affairs had taken, hastened to the , Pierce "flat to recover the payment Pierce, seeing him coming, jumped through a rear window and made his escape, taking the money with him. ' The auctioneer then turned his at tention to Mrs. Pierce and the John Doe man, who were still in the house, ; and Insisted on the return of the $85. The matter was taken to the police court and the woman said she would ' find her husband and he would return i the money. Accordingly the two who . sent out In the custody of a polled r officer . and spent most of the day ; searching for the vanished husband but i were unable to locate him. Woman Puts TJp Security. As evening approached Mrs. Pierce cald she would give security for the amount and gave Schubach her gold watch, two grips, a trunk and a Bos ton terrier said to be a prize animal and worth $600. Schubach took the se curities and locked them in his store on First street. While the auctioneer was entertain ing a party of friends at his home that evening, so the story runs, he was in terrupted by a knock at the door and , -went out to find the John Doe who in formed him that Mr. Pierce had re- H Keep a package on a low shelf. Let the children help themselves. Uneeda Biscuit are the most nutritious food made from flour. Always fresh, crisp, clean. In moisturt and dust proof packages. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY 3 m w m . gL J GREAT ORIENTAL AUCTION SALE We have just received from the Custom-House and are now unpacking about 400 cases of latest novelties for the holiday trade, consisting of fine Satsuma, bronze, silver, Cloisonne, new brass jardinieres, fine decorated Shoffu and Kutana tea sets, silk kimonos, mandarin coats, silk embroidered screens, fin hand carved ebony and teak furniture, etc. Owing to the recent financial situation, which made it difficult for us to realize money with which to pay the Custom-House duties, these goods should have been unpacked and on exhibition long ago. So now we have hired extra hands to unpack these goods. We must sell them during the next 10 days before Christmas. These goods will be sold at auction at 131 Fifth street and at private sale between auction hours. Auction sales commence daily at 2:30 and 7 JO p. m. The public are cordially invited to attend these great bargain sales. Private sale also at our other store, 287 Morrison street Two Stores; 131 Fifth Street 287 Morrison Street Andrew Kan & Co. Two Stores: 131 Fifth Street 287. Morrison Street 13 OFF ON EVERYTHING WE MUST RAISE MONEY DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK AND IF YOU SEE WHAT YOU WANT WE WILL LAY IT ASIDE FOR YOU EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED STANDARD JEWELRY STORE 189 THIRD STREET, BETWEEN YAMHILL AND TAYLOR GESSLER (H BlORRES East 4556. UP-TO-DATE FURNITURE AND CARPET HOUSE. S86 EAST MORRISON STREET. B-2332. P 1 1 1 4 We Undersell West Side Stores LOOK AT THESE BARGAINS: $5.00 Solid Oak Box Seat Mission Dining Chair, wood or leather seat, at $3.75 $37.50 Solid Oak Quartered 6x8-Foot Mission Extension Table $25.00 $47.50 Solid Oak Quartered Buffet, swell front, weath ered finish -.. $35.00 $23.50 Solid Oak Buffet, weathered finish $16.00 $10.00 Blue, Green or White Full-Size Iron Bed $6.75 $22.00 Fine Birdseye Maple Dresser, swell front, large French glass . $15.50 HOLIDAY NOVELTIES Plate Racks, in weathered and golden oak, from 65 to $10. Farfcy Roman Statuary in a splendid assortment. Morris Chairs in a large variety. Rockers, the largest assortment in the city. Shopping in our commodious and well-lighted store Is a pleasure. Try it. CASH OR CREDIT. SOO CARS PASS OUR STORE DAILY turned and would par back the money provided Schubach would (to lo ine tnr anil return the securities. Schu- back put on his bat and Joined his vis itors, eager to ret the coin. Suddenly, so KcnuDacn, says, ine ae- meanor or the two men cnangnu. r;c i of them drew very business-like Mack revolvers and Jabbing them against mm, one on eacn eiae, toia mm u wan-n along and to be quick and quiet about It. In this manner tney too mm io his store, forced htm to open the place and deliver out of the safe the watch, and from the storeroom the other thing left during the afternoon. Having moved the things out or ine store. Pierce took charge or the prop erty while the unknown man escorted Schubach home. Before leaving the store, however, the two men dixcussed what disposition to make of their cap tive. One was In favor of tying him in the store, but the other was arralrt that the watchman would find him and make their escape uncertain. . Accordingly. Schubach was told that If he would be very quiet about the affair they might pay the money back. On the other hand, If he made any trouble for them they would "comeback and got him." They explained that they had been doing a good deal of the "night work" about town and meant what they said. Schubach promised to be good, and In fact did allow several days to elapse before he made complaint. Since then the police have been working on the case, and the arrest in seame or ine man giving his name as Farrel is the sequel. rho complaint against the two men was signed by A. I. Gall, Schubach's partner in the Portland Auction rooms. An officer has been sent after the man Farrel, who Is supposed to be either Pierce himself or his companion. Your Money Goes Farthest Here-All Profits Cast to the Winds HANDKERCHIEFS 20c and 25c values , 5c No need to wait until after the holidays to buy a Coat or Suit or anything in Ladies' Ready-to-Wear AppareL We are sacrificing everything to raise money, which we need and must have before January 1. Every article in this store is reduced. These Extra Specials Are for Friday and Saturday Only FLANNELETTE NIGHT GOWNS 75c $1.75 and $2 val., Fri. and Sat. only . CITY DADS' BOUQUET HITS STREET VENDORS License Eates in Proposed Ordinance Will Put Haw kers Out of Business. Goait $40.00 Coats, in loose lined fitted, semi-fitted, full lined and body Friday and Saturday, When you think about filling : the stockings of , the little ones, remember ; we have the stockings as well as a lot of useful, enjoyable presents to fill - them. ... ? ' MOM ClotiiiiiQCb ' GniKahnPivp " . 166-168 Third St Members of U license committee of the city council recommended at its meeting yesterday afternoon the pas sage or the nawkers ordinance wnicn has been before the committee for sev eral months. The ordinance alms s body blow at the peanut, popcorn, candy and flower vendors, raising their licenses to almost prohibitive fees. This is especially true in the case of the vendor or nowers, wnose license is raised from $6 a year to 400. This class of vendors have no rent to pay, are put to no expense for fuel, light, stationery and other office and store es sentials and are thus easily, able to undersell the regular florists. Candy, .popqorn and peanut vendors will have to pay $ 1 00 a quarter Instead of ISO If the new measure becomes a law. Candv stands will be taxed $160 Instead of $100. A fight Is likely to come up over the passage of the ordinance when It Is presented to the council. Councilmen Kellaher and Baker are expected to de fend the ordinance and Councilman Vaughn will probably attack It. The latter brought out the fact at yester day's committee mrtfnir that h nnh. J lie received the benefit of the low prices mane oy ine riower hawkers, although omcr memoers aerenaea tne measure by saying that the florists who conduct their business in stores and buildings represent the stability of the city. The various factories and industries employing workmen In Grants Pass have apparently not been nhnxpit tv th 1 recent flurry in financial circles and 17.7B $20.00 $12.50 Coats Raincoats .?7.75 ?7.50 Gloves for Christmas Gifts All Gloves, none excluded, Friday and Saturday only HALF PRICE Shopping Bags, Belts, Buckles and Neckwear, Friday and Saturday, HALF PRICE FURS! FURS! FURS! At challenge prices, including Ties, Boas, Muffs, etc. $2.75 Furs.... 95 $5.00 Furs ?1.95 $8.50 Furs Jj53.95 $10.00 Furs , S4.75 $15.00 Furs S6.75 $20.00 Furs.... $8.50 $30.00 Furs $12.50 $50.00 Furs $22.50 $75.00 Furs $32.50 $100.00 Furs $42.50 uits Exclusivt garments, Strictly Tailored Suits, values up to $50.00, Friday and Saturday, Suits, values up to $25.00, Friday and Saturday. . . .$10.00 We Dave Got an Over-abundance of Millinery Cut and Slash Prices the Order See Windows. Stylish black or brown, large drooointr felt shapes, with laree silk bows or feather pompons All of our Buckrim Frames, choice Wings for ' trimming; black and gray only IVL Fancy feather Wings, in dainty tints and colorings; QQ $1.25 value VC $1.95 10c 10c Silk velvet Morning Glories, the popular flower for hat trimming; 50c value, per bunch Your choice of 200 stylish un trimmed felt shapes, large and small styles, all colors; values up to $3 tJC Very handsome large fancy u Wings; $1.50 values, Muslin Underwear Including French Hand-Made Sets, Friday and Saturday, HALF PRICE Gowns and Evening Dresses $100.00 Gowns S37.50 $50.00 Gowns $20.00 $30.00 Gowns .$14.75 Wool Waists Values up to $1.50, Fri day and Saturday. $1.75 Silk Hose $1.75 $3.50 values 21 1 Bath Robes $2.75 $5.00, $7.50 and $8.00 values.... UMBRELLAS. $1.25 values 75 $2.00 values .......$1.25 $5.00 values ......$2.25 $6.50 values $3.00 $15, $17.50 and $20, values . . . . Skirls $8.75 Silk Petticoats $6.50 values $2.65 $10.00 value's . .$4.75 Wholesale - t and Retail E mn mm am Fifth and Alder Sis. tna num or industry, so welcome to every citizen, is to be heard - on aU Idea, says toe Courier. . Y .X " ,. wi ' ' f 1