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THE OREGON DAltr IOURNAU PORTLAND. THURSDAY r- EVENING.- DECEMBER 3, 1908, It PLOT TO KILL FRAZER OF INDIA - Unlta Ptcm Unrf wira.t r Calcutta, Dec.. 3. Following close upon thn reported threats against the earl of Mtnto and his family, three Ben. gala were arrested loaay una cnargea with plotting the assasulnation of Lieu tenant (Governor Frazer of RenaaL V ra ter was planning- to sail in a littlo while for England, and the conspiracy as framed was to kill him while he was on his way to the vessel. - The ' Dlot. which the authorities be lieve thev frustrated, was only one-of a network of conspiracies looking; toward the 'murdering of all British of ficials and Ahe driving of all white res idents from India. As fast as the con spirators are discovered they are being Hurried to prison, given .speedy trials and promptly executed. . , . WOMAN BEHEADS HEGRO DEBTOR Mrs. Tena Colby Mangles John Manley for 40- Cent Laundry Bill. 1 rfTiiftjiA Pi a Imh4 Wire.) Reno, Nev. Dec. 8. After she bad chopped the head off John Manley, a negro miner, because he had refused to pay k 40 cent laundry blU, Mrs. Tena Colby gave herself up to the police to day. -The bloody deed was done last nlaht at Chafev. and the woman is be ing guarded there, as feeling Is running nign among me inenas or ins muraerea toan. ! Manley, who was employed as a mucker, had been owing the 40 cent laundry bill tor three weeks. Yester day Mrs. Colby armed herself with an ax and tought tier debtor. She told him he must pay the bill or be killed. He refused to give her any money. Angered at the reply. Mrs. Colby felled the negro with the ax and struck blow after blow. Manley struggled about the floor after he fell,- begging for mercy. He moaned that he would pay the money, even If he went hungry, but the infuri ated woman .aent-4he-a-btadir Into" His knit ' When she stopped from exhaus tion Stanleys head was severed from nis Dody ana the trunk was cut in frag ments. OF THINGS NAVAL Admiral Said to Be Slated for Place Next to the Secretary. (United Ptmm Leased Wire.) Washington, Dc. 8.- The elevation of Admiral George Dewey to a position in the navy department abscond only to that of Secretary Truman H. Newberry is predicted by "department officials. Admiral Dewey, as head of the general navy board, will in conjunction with the board be made arbiter of the personnel, matters of construction and all details of naval administration, subject only to the approval of -the secretary of the navy and the president as commander in chief of the navy. The syBteni of bureaus, with the growth of "red tape," that now threat ens to hamper the working efficiency of the department will be subordinated. Kxperts representing each bureau of the navy will be made members of the board and will compose a cabinet under Admiral Dewey. Secretary Newberry is not yet ready to announce the details of the organisation. 3I0NTANAN KILLED BY FALL OVER PKECIPICE (TTnlted Pren Lrurd Wire.) Butte, Mont.. Dec. 3. Word was re ceived hefre today that Alexander Mac Auley, a prominent business man and former legislator of Montana, . fell over a precipice In Teton county in a . re mote section of northern Montana Tues day while on a hunting trip. He Vas Instantly killed. PROTECTIOU FOR Woolmeh Seem to HaVfe Won Their . Argument for 7 Protective '.Tariff.. ' . (United Prat 1mm4 Wire.)' Washington, Dec. ,8. Congress will not make any change in fhe wool tariff if the present stand of the ways and means committee Is , a criterion. The committee appears to-be favorable to present tariff conditions. ) Among the woolgrowers who- have been given e. hearing is P. G. Johnson . of the Idaho Woolgrowers" association. Mr. John son showed that owing io-the increase of wages the eost of wool production had increased beyond the protection -of the tariff. -. ' During yesterday's hearing General Charles H. Grosvenor,' ex-riongressman from Ohio, appeared-for the -woolgrowers Of OlllO. : .-. ' "You can't reduca. the duty on wool as it utanda without dentroying the in dustry," he told the committee. "Th Industry is now .fairly profitable."- Oeneral Grosvenor said that under the - low rate of duty on wool Imposed by the Wilson bill the number of sheep raised In one county of Ohio decreased from 153,000- to 82,000 within four year. . . ;--''.'-'.' Representative Clark of Missouri, se cured the admission that this reduction was, In part.- due to the Increased value of. land In Ohio. ; i, -.-v.. Muslin Is -being' manufactured from the fiber of the banana tree. . i PORTLAUD JEII BUY III BAKER Placer "Mining Property in Burnt River District , , Changes Hands. ; (Special DUpatcb to The Joe rail. 1 ' Baker City, Or., Dec. 3. One of the most Important niinintr transactions in tnls section this year was made publio by the filing and recording of the papers, by which P. M. Batchelor, secre tary, on behalf of the Western Ex ploration & Dredging company, secured from "The Sosiete Miniere de Clark Et Burnt rlvr," practically all of the property of that company In Baker county. Including almost .the entire val ley of Clark's creek, covering 690 acres of patented land, besides numerous mining claims, together with the Mey ers' ranch of 120 acres adjoining, and tu- acres or iimoer iana on me oeaa waters of the creek. -i Many millions of dollars' worth of tne yellow metal has been taken from these claims. For the past several years the mines have been handled by Chinese companies.' Mining men familiar with Clark's valley believe that the richest cnanneis are yet to De uncovered,: , Pope's Recovery Announced. ' (Hulled PrM Ltiwd Wm.t , Rome, Dec. 8. That Pope Pius has recovered from his ' recent Illness, is the official statement issued today by Dr. Petaccl. On account of the dan ger of a relapse he has been indueed to remain In his apartments for the rest of the Week. TRAP LAID TO TRAP A TRAPPER r ; ' ' Burns Man Tells Grand Jury . of Plot to Get Prose cution's Secrets. (United Pten leased Wire.) San Francisco, Dec. ,8. John Lawler, a detective on the staff of Secret Serv ice Agent William J. Burns, appeared before the grand Jury yesterday and is said by a graft prosecution organ to have divulged the details of a trap laid tfve Luther Brown of" the United Rail- j roads staff Into an attempt to bribe J lawier ino revealing me careiuuy guarded secrets of the prosecution. Lawler showed the grand Jury a pack age of 8200 In marked bills which, he aid, represented the money offered him. The narrative will be further inves tigated and may form the basis of an Indictment not only of Brown but of the "higher ups," who are accused of having hired him to do the deed. Law- j ler, in his story, is said to have involved ! William M. Abbott, assistant to Tlreyl L. Ford, chief counsel for the United i Railroads. NMn filmRAlf wan a. wl t n p Kaffir the grand Jury yesterday, telling what I lie Knew aoout tne disappearance or Alexander Lathan, Ruefs former chauf feur, who Is said to -have accompanied tha hnna on his trin to the United Rail roads office when he la alleged to have j icuttrii muiicy ,n .1111 i uu, Brown, as a United Railroads detective. Is charged with 'responsibility for the disappearance of Lathan. Cefletoratte SOln " ' 1 u- :..v.':.r.v.vv.:.'..v.v.:r.A-:' ' , " .- s j I ' ' - s t - - - : ; ;i X v - ' - v. tj- Mr. and Mrs. J-evi Leigh ton, of Columbia Falls, Maine, recently celebrated their sixti eth wedding anniversary in health and strength. Mr. Leighton, who is 88 years of age, was engaged in business for 56 years, is a life long advocate of temperance and has been prominent in poli tics. , He praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for restoring and sustaining his vitality and strength in his declining years. "I am 88 years old. Mrs. Leighton and I celebrated our 60th wedding anni versary a snort time ago, both strong and vigorous. I was in mercantile busi ness here for about 56 years. Held va rious public offices; at one time repre sented this district in the state legisla ture. I live a retired life at present. I take a dose of Duffy's Pure Malt Whis key every night. It does me much good. It restores my vitality and strength. I have always been a strong, though not hypocritcal, advocate of temperance. I have never used intoxicants. I use and IE VI ZiSZOKTOW, 88 YJEJLm v9 indorse Duffs Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic medicine." LEVI LEIGHTON. Thousands of men and women who are old in years but young in activity and spirits like Mr. Leighton thank God for the great renewcr of youth. fliaffffy' .Puro Mali - Whiskey' is an absolutely pure distillation of malted grain; great care being used' to have every kernel thoroughly malted, thus destroying the germ and producing: a reditrested lirjuid food in the form of a malt essence, which is the most effective tonic stimulant and invigorator known to science; softened by warmth and moisture its palatability and freedom from injurious substances render it so that it can be retained by the most sensitive stomach. , If you wish to keep young, strong and vigorous and have on your cheeks the glow of perfect health, take Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, regularly, according to directions. It tones and strengthens the heart action and purifies the entire system. It is recognized as a family medicine everywhere. - CAUTION. When you ask your druggist, grocer or dealer for Duffv'a Pure Malt Whiskev be sure vou pet the genuine. Its the only absolutely pure medicinal malt whiskey and is sold in large sealed bottles only; never in bulk. Price $1.00. Look for the trade-mark, the "Old Chemist," on the label, and make sure the seal over the cork is unbroken. Write Consulting Physician. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.. Rochester. N. Y.. for free illustrated medical booklet and free advice. MEN'S AND BOYS' MIQH TOR S : At Bankrupt Prices $1.95 $95 $3.95 k95 ALL SIZK3S. Get Your High Top . - Boots Now SAMPLE i ShW STORE CO. ao8 Morrison St. TWA CTATDFO 1-43 Second St". uet. rrontana hirst X II XI O l VIYLaJ INeaivAlder For boys' $3 and $3.50 high tops; without buckles. For men's $4.50 and $5.50 high tops, blacks or tans. For men's $5 'and $6.50 high tops, blacks or tans. For men's $7.50 and $3 high tops, blacks or tans, ' 'if t I -" Jv' I' Il l t- J LljiUEpjL I 5 On Your Trip East ' Enjoy all the pleasure such a trip affords. The Compart-ment-Obscrvatioq Car, Standard Sleeping Cars, Day Coaches and Dining Cars in daily service on . t The Oriental Limited were built with the idea of offering you the greatest ! degree of travel comfort. Leaves Seattle 9:30 p. m, dally. ( Try it on .i your , next trip to Spokane, Hinne apolis, St. Patd, Chicago and East - Conntetlng train lr Portlsad 9 p. m. dally Tl SatUa and 6.-3A y. m. daily Tt "MortS Bank Itoad." .-. . ;. ; H. XI0ZSO, CP. T. An 132 Thlra St.. 'The Store: Noted for Best Goods at Lowest Prices" COR. THIRD AND K0CS1SQN STS. MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION FIFTEEN SPLENDID BARGAINS FOR FRIDAY Mb S URDAY EVERY ITEM JUST AS ADVERTISED Our week-end sales are attracting widespread attention because of the exceptional bargains offered. Women who recognize quality and value ever overlook these great specials. To-, 'morrow and Saturday we place on sale IS items, every one of which has been reduced in price. Investigate! Mail orders will not be filled for any "Friday and Saturday special." $2 Leather Bags Q8c Made from pure leather and leather lined with coin purse; blacks and browns; latest style and standard $2 values; suitable for a Christ mas present. Fancy Neckwear Best $1 values; choice of all the newest ruching effects in all colors; very dainty for gifts; dozens of styles to choose from; two days only at this price. Damask Squares 59c 36-inch hemstitched Damask Squares, also plain, with beautiful floral designs; ex cellent quality and regular $1 value; limit two to each customer. i. 20c Handkerchiefs 100 Mozen lie women's soft fin ish and linen Handkerchiefs, newest barred effects: marked to sell regularly at 20c each; $1.30 by the dozen. $6-$7.50 Fur Sets $3.95 Children's Fur Sets, muff and scarf, in several popular furs; regular $6 to $7.50 val ues, choice Friday and Sat urday at above special price. $1.00 Elastic Belts 68c Just received; come in all colors with latest, novelty buckles; sell anywhere at $1 apiece; choice Friday and Saturday at 68c; see these. $3.50 Cape Gloves $2.39 Genuine Kassan Cape Gloves, Full 16-bntton length; new 1908 stock; all sizes and best $3.50 quality. Do your Christmas glove buying now and save. Table Linen Sets $5.97 Pure linen Table Cloth with one dozen Napkins to match, full bleached and a splendid $10 value; on sale Friday and Saturday at above'price. $2.00 Silk Hosiery $1.43 Women's' pure thread Silk. Hosiery in black and all col ors, double heel and toe, and regular $2 grade; not more than three pairs to a custo mer. A snap. $1.00 Bearskin Caps Children's curly Bearskin Caps in white only; best reg ular $1 grade, all sizes; on sale Friday and Saturday at less than cost Second aisle, first floor. $5.00 Silk Umbrellas $2.39 Silk and linen taped Cover, steel frame and rod; gold, silver and pearl novelty han dles in great assortment; real $5 value. An appropriate and useful gift. $1.25 Fancy Silks 79c Latest shadow stripe effects in all the leading colors; car ried and sold by other stores at $1.25 a yard; Friday and , Saturday special, 79c a yard. $10-$12 Dress Skirts $5.05 Plaited and gored styles in blue, blacks, browns and greens, trimmed or plain, all wool materials and standard $10 and $12 values. Suit room, second floor. Eiderdown Kimonos $3.19 Full length eiderdown Ki monos, in black, blue, pink, red and gray; satin trimmed collar and cuffs; our best regular $5 quality; on sale Friday and Saturday. $1.50 Underwear 97c forest Mills" silk and wool and pure wool Underwear for women, perfect fitting and finely finished; a world-famous underwear; $1.50 grade at the above price. Do Your Christmas Buying As Early As Possible A BOX OF With every cash Want Ad brought to the JOURNAL office for insertion in the SUN DAY JOURNAL December 6, 1908. 1000 Boxes of the Famous "After Manufactured by the Pacific.. Coast Biscuit Co., of Portland, Or., will be delivered to the JOURNAL office at 8 o'clock Wednes day morning, December 2, and one box will be given to every person who brings in a Want Ad to be inserted in the. SUNDAY JOURNAL. You can bring in the ad any fme after 8 o'clock Wednesday morning and get the candy. If the ad runs several days, one of these days must be Sunday, Decem ber 6. If it runs one day only, that day must be Sunday, December 6 to entitle the advertiser to a box of candy. - PbirrLANixOREGoH. A Confection that merits Its favor. , with the people ; Remember; Every Person Who brings in a cash ad before 0 oY! ' ' next Saturday ; night 1 for : the - SU N I ) A Y JOURNAL will receive7 a box of t!.i w!,-. licious confectiQn The picture in fhU ; ! is the exact size of the top of itie l ,v. : There1 is absolutely no limit to t' ,-. , ber of 1 boxes 'given out, (Aft r ? j -boxes are gone, more will 1" ! f! i ..