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THE MOENiyg OEGOyi vWEbi?ESDJLT, OCTOBEfc 15, 1UU2. OREGON MUST STSR Hay Lose Government Inter est in Irrigation. COMPLAINT OF STATE APATHY Surprising: Information Congrc aaaH-Elect Williamson Had to Face at Irrigation Congress State Entitled to Million. Congressman-elect Williamson has re turned from Colorado Springs, where he attended the Irrigation Congress. He went there to learn about Irrigation mat ters. And he learned something that was toot flattering to himself nor creditable to ;th'e state. The scales fell from his eyes jend he is now an active disciple of the irrigation cause. He always believed in It. of course, but now he Is thoroughly Convinced that Oregon cannot get along rwitbout it. "I learned from the irrigation experts. Tboth in and out of the Government serv pee," said he. In speaking of the matter Hast night, "that Oregon Is clear down to ,the foot of the Irrigation class. Of course that did not please me, and I did not ac- taept uch statements without evidence. EBut I was forced to recognize the truth, iThe other states having arid lands are clamoring for the Government to take Ehold of the reclamation projects under the new law, but I am told that Oregon as rather pushing the Government away. The authorities say nobody in Oregon Stake any Interest In reclaiming arid lland, nobody makes suggestions as to rwhere Irrigation would be desirable, no body tries to point out a -way for the Government to help the arid districts of khe state. There Is no local organization go take hold of the matter. Officers come ut to look Into local conditions and learn the local desires, and can hardly find any ibody willing to talk about the subject. Isnuch less give encouragement and sup Jport. Indeed, Oregon Is regarded as al most hopelessly apathetic. And this In the face of the fact that Oregon has con tributed nearly one-eighth of the money now avanaoie lor irrigation wonts in 16 jatates. Nearly $1,000,000 was paid by Ore Igon, more than by any other state, and - yet Oregon seems content to eit with (folded hands and see the reclamation en. Iterprlses go elsewhere. "I was somewhat taken aback by the fctatement of facts I was confronted with, tbut I had to look them in the face. Then tt resolved to take an Interest myself In acclaiming arid Oregon, and I mean to do all that I can to the end that the state Jehall get Its due in irrigation matters. It lis not. surprising, perhaps, that humid JOregon should not take much interest in irrigation, but it should be borne in mind that Portland has a Urge and important trade field In the arid region, which can !bo vastly developed by irrigation. There ,4s the Deschutes Valley, for example, ithat Is almost as directly tributary to .Portland as the Willamette Valley Is, 'and it has one of the finest irrigation prospects In the United States. The Sll vies River country. In Harney County, Is another similar district In both these re gions operations have been begun under the Carey act, but only a -small fraction of the land has been applied for under those enterprises. Other districts hold great inducements for irrigation improve ments. Now, we must do something to draw attention to these matters and get the Government aid we are justly enti tled to. r "The question as to how much Oregon "Was entitled to in the distribution of the irrigation fund came up when we were at Colorado Springs, and I telegraphed Conr mlasioner Hermann, of the General Land Office, to ascertain the facts. He an- 'swered: Oregon contributed $3G4.0SS. net. for the fiscal year ended June 30. J 901: for the fiscal year ended June 30. 1002. approximately $546,025. net. Total nst last two years contributed by Oregon, $01 1.013. "The entire fund Is about $S,000,000. "I feel the need of getting at work Im inediately to use the irrigation privileges that lie open to us. Frank McCully tells tene of an excellent opportunity in Wal flowa County, and I am going up there this week to see what can be 'done to ward making such representation as will .get the Government authorities to take jnp that project. I am told that $100,000 In vested In building a dam at the mouth of i Wallowa Lake -will make that body of (water a reservoir that will abundantly water many thousands of acres of the valley below. That may be a very good '.place to put part of the Irrigation fund JOregon is entitled to." Mr. Williamson has been thoroughly jjawakened to the importance -of Irrigation ; works for Oregon. His own practical ex perience In the semi-arid country brings iome to him the force of the statements "of the men who have made a study of the matter In its scientific and practical aspects. He believes Irrigation will be 'the making of Eastern Oregon, and he Is anxious that the state should Invite rather than repeL the Government's aid. TEAVILION DOES NOT SUIT &onrd of Works Rejects Public Mar ket Scheme, j -The Board of Public Works held two 7m eo tings yesterday afternoon, one in Conjunction with the City Council to ,bear the report of a committee appointed to examine the Mechanics Pavilion as to .the feasibility of its conversion into a fcmbllc market, Owing to the presence ot ixnany members of the Council at the street committee meeting, only Matthew jiPoeller and B. P. Cardwell represented f.that body. After the joint meeting, at iwhlch the committee adopted an unfavor able report on the pavilion question, the hoard convened in its regular session. A. K. Bentley, A. I. Flegel and B. P. Cardwell, the committee appointed to in spect the pavilion, reported that the .floor and the foundation were in so poor a condition that, In their opinion, it would cost more to alter and repair the old .structure than Its future value as a "market would warrant Mr. Bentley esti mated that $7000 or $8000 would be re quired on the building alone. The com aaittee recommended that the board ad vertise for blds to tear down the pavil ion, and also for bids for a cement side walk to surround the entire block. This report occasioned much discussion. Mr. Cogswell thought that the site of the Mechanics' Pavilion was a poor location for a public market. "Look at the vegetable wagons around the park blocks every morning. If you do not- think that there would be buslne-s there," said Richard Williams. Mr Cogswell raised the objection that it was too distant from the car lines, but Mr. Williams answered that people no longer went marketing with a basket but sent their orders by telephone. Previous to this Mr, Williams had said that he thought the pavilion could be rented in its present state for $100 or more per months The opinion generally held by the members was, however, that it would cost more to repair the old building than to put up a new one of the necessary size, and the report of the committee was laid upon the table. Owing to the absence of Chairman' A. 1 Mills, William MacMaster continued ae, chairman of the regular session. The auditor was Instructed to advertise for bids for Improvement work on Van couver avenue. All the bids received for .wthorne avenue improvements were rejected, and the work will be reaO vertlsed for. A property-owner on Van couver avenue appeared and wished to make a suggestion In Tegard to the fill ing of a gulch. He was told to go to the street committee. P. H. Stow, the manager of the Colum bia Telephone Company, and another rep resentative, told the board that the com pany was willing to place its wires underground, but as a new system of con duits was being installed, It would- be several months before the wires were so placed. Mr. Stow said that the com pany had in prospect two new exchanges and that the conduits depended largely upon their situation. Two communica tions from the company were read, stating the facts of the case and pro posing underground wires within a pre scribed business district The matter was referred to the City Engineer. City Engineer Elliott reported the fall ing of the bridge on Corbett street, be tween Porter and Grover streets, and told of the dangerous condition of many of the East Side elevated roadways, and asked that they be repaired. He was told that there was little money in the bridge-building fund. Mrs. P. Hunston had asked permission to build a small house near the center of East Madison street, where the street was unoccupied, but the City Engineer reported that it was very difficult to force persons to abandon ' houses when they were one built on streets, and the re quest was not allowed. City Attorney Lawrence McNary asked the board If It wished the case of Braden and others, who had sued for back sal aries, dismissed, and he was told that such was the decision of the board. A report from A. Donaldson, the super intendent of the street-cleaning and sprinkling department, was read, telling of two accidents to apparatus under his charge. On October 7, a street-car dam aged a dump-cart on the east end of tha Madison-street -bridge, injuring the driver. A few days ago a fast street-car collided with a broom-cleaner, seriously damaging It It Is said that the motorman did not stop the car and pushed the broom ahead for nearly a block, seriously crushing U. Both affairs were referred to the street committee. Several bills were .read by the Auditor, and an objection to one of $1292 from the Star Sand Company was held over, as a property-owner on Qulmby street, whero the work had been done, had raised an objection, but could not be present to make a protest. A general discussion on the condition of several elevated roadways followed, and this was referred to the City Council. Bills for cement 6ldewalk, a sewer on Upshur street and the Washington-street pavement were turned over to the City Auditor. The Portland Iron Works wished to substitute a cinder sidewalk for the required pavement, but as the ground la within the cement sidewalk district, nc cinders will be allowed, City Engineer Elliott reported that the Second-street bridge was In bad condi tion, that the decking was almost gone, and that $300 would be required for new foundations. This bridge, he said, ,was not as important as the First-street struc ture, on-account of the incline at the ap proach. WILL NOT RELAX EFFORT Union Committee Believes Coal Min- ers Still Need Relief. Something of a damper was thrown on the efforts of the coal miners' relief com mittees yesterday by the report of the prospective settlement of the strike. But few of the men that were canvassing re ported, but those who did stated that they met with many who were not willing to give in case the strike was to be settled soon. The union men declare that they will not lessen their efforts, and that they will send as much as they intended from tneir organizations. Tney expect, now ever, that the prospect of an early set tlement will make a great difference in the number of subscriptions received from those outside the unions. When asked In regard to the benefit that he had planned, George Baker said: "It will make no difference with my plans. I know from the reports that the miners are In need, and If they were to go to work tomorrow, they would still be as hard up as ever. They would not get Immediate relief out of the work. Think," he continued, "of those men who have" large families, and have been working for les3 than $1 a day, and now have been out of even that for so long a time. What a condition they must be In. I will make the offer good, and my only hope Is that the prospective settlement will not have any Influence upon the number of tickets sold. I want the donation to be as large as possible." The union men hold about the same po sition as Mr. Baker, and say that they wlll not change their plans In regard to the donations that they will make. ."If the strike Is settled, however," they say, "we may not ask any more from the out siders. We may be content with dona tions from those that want to help with out being asked, and from the unions." NO LOG-ROLLING FOR FAIR Senator Williamson Goes on Record Against Hold-Up. "I have heard Intimations that Eastern Oregon would hold up the Legislature for a lot of special favors before letting the appropriation for the Lewis and Clark Fair .go through," said Senator William son, of Crook County, last night "Now, I wish to say that I know of no such disposition on the part of Eastern Oregon, and I wish to go on record as being em phatically opposed to it. I want the Lewis and Clark appropriation to stand squarely on its merits, and I, for one, will not consent to yoking it up with ex traneous matters. There should be a lib eral appropriation for the Exposition, and I do not believe the. other parts of the state will regard it as a local matter to be bought with log-rolling. "I have also heard that an attempt would be made to subject the Lewis and Clark appropriation to trading for votes for united States Senator; that outside candidates might demand support from the Multnomah delegation In return for votes for the Fair appropriation. If I should know of a candidate taking that course, he would forfeit my support I should do all I could against any candi date adopting those methods. "I do not believe In log-rolling prac tices, anyway. Whatever matters I shall have to present to the Legislature, I shall put upon their merits and expect them to be treated accordingly. I hope there will be nothing to mix up with the Lewis and Clark appropriation, and that it will be dealt with squarely and above board. At any rate, I give notice now that I will not be a party to any act that will put that enterprise upon the plane of a pure ly local project You cannot make this too emphatic" BARGAINS THURSDAY. On Thursday only of this week we are going to present every person who buys a pair of ladles' or misses shoes In our store with a 25c bottle of Whlttemore's Gilt Edge" shoe polish. Stockings given free with all shoe sales, same as usual. We think we have the best values In the city, and want the public to know It. M. Billings, 229 Morrison, between First and Second. Dysentery Cared "Without the Aid of" a uocior. T am 4lef Yin frrtm a Vl a yri sn.11 n 4.1. flux" (dysentery) says Mr. T. A. Pinner, a well-known merchant of Drummond, Tenn "I used one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and consider It the best cholera medicine In the world." There is" no need ot employ- o doctor can prescribe a better medicine for children or adults; It never fa'lls, and is pleasant to take. For sale by all drug- SOUTH PORTLAND ANGRY BAD CONDITION OF BRIDGES STIRS UP PEOPLE. Council Asked to Have Them Re paired Hot Debate on Extension. . of Car Line's. Feeling ran high at the meeting of the South Portland Improvement Association last night. It was held that the Com mon Council had, neglected the citizens of the southern part of the city, and reso lutions were passed calling its attention to this fact The meeting expressed Itself in favor of granting a franchise to the Portland Railway Company that would enable it .to build Into South Portland. There was much difference of opinion, both as to the advisability of granting this franchise and as to the responsibility of the city officials in regard to the fatal accident that occurred on the Corbett street bridge a short time ago. In regard to the railway company, some held that the company should be made to pay lib erally for the franchise, while others held that the greatest advantage was to be reaped "by the citizens of South, Portland, and that it was policy to offer the com pany all possible encouragement, -fahile it was in the mood to build. The most lively discussion was in regard to the re sponsibility of the city officials for the bridge accident, and the speakers hold the Mayor, City Engineer and Common Council to blame in all degrees, even to criminal carelessness. The matter was finally disposed of by instructing the sec retary to address a communication to the Council, demanding an immediate repair of the First-street bridge and calling the attention of the officials to the deplorable condition of the other bridges In the com munity and referring to the fatal accident on Corbett street as an example of the danger to which citizens are exposed. The meeting was called to order by President Judge John F. Caples, with Ed Werleln as secretary. The .general busi ness of the meeting was informally dis cussed and an outline of the evening's work presented. Dr. W. H. Sailor spoke of the condition of the bridges, and also urged the advisability of getting the Portland Railway Company to extend Its lines into South Portland. The discussion began to wax warm when Judge Caples called one of the members to the chair and took the floor himself. "I have traveled over a large part of the world," said he, "and I have seen some of the grandest views In the world, and there are none that excel the pictur esque beauty of South Portland. Yet we do nothing toward attracting attention to our advantages and making our homes more beautiful. I am suspicious that we are not being treated fairly. Other parts of the city have organizations that are do ing active work, while we only talk and pass resolutions. Our bridges are either barricaded 'or are in such condition that aur Hves are in danger when we cross ihem. We do not know when we start our children to school but that they will fall through some flimsy bridge and be killed. Other organizations In other parts of the city make up their minds to get a concession from the Council, and 'by gracious' they get it I believe that if the citizens of East Portland would make up their minds to have another bridge across the Willamette they would put It through, yet we cannot get the Council to repair our bridges so that we can go to the business Dart of the citv in snfptv. The condition here should put both the Council and ourselves to shame." "I have a house near the end of one of those broken-down bridges," continued the Judge. "The street is In such a condition that a wild bull could scarcely make his way along It. yet the other day I received notice that I would have to put down an asphalt pavement In front of my property. i nave let the contract, but if the house falls over on the walk, I am goinjr to make the city stand the damages." After the judge had again taken the chair, the business of the meeting was called for. The first motion was that It be the sense of the meeting that the Council should grant a franchise to the Portland Railway Company, allowing It to build into South Portland. J. W. Sher wood and others took issue with this. The new charter' makes special pro visions for granting franchises," said they. ana if we let the company come In now, we will give It advantages which In a very short time It would have to pay the city for," "Yes," argued the champions of the mo tion, "but the money will go to the city, ana tne uouncii will forget all of the ad vantages that ought to go to South Port land. We will have to look out for our selves a little. If we wait until the new charter Is passed, the restrictions may be such that the company will not want to come, and we will lose the railway altogether. The company is in a hurry to get In now before the new charter Is passed, and now Is the time to let It come." "If we make a concession like that," said the opponents, "It means that we give a corporation a right to do as it pleases with us as long as it shall hold the franchise. We should look Into the situation thoroughly and see what con cessions we are to ask in return. We will not be In a position to ask anything after It has the franchise." A vote was taken and the motion car ried. The members were well worked up by this time, and the advocates of the motion called for a division. "I want the men that oppose this to go on record," said one, whereupon his opponent sprang to the floor. "I want to go on record," said he. "We want to be recorded as standing for the welfare of South Portland, and not as laying down and calling, 'Here we are. Run over us. We will give you what you ask If you will only come,' " and again the discussion waxed warm until the speakers were called to order. This matter being disposed of, a resolu tion was offered censuring the Mayor, City Engineer and Common Council for their negligence and disregard of the lives of the residents of South Portland, In re spect to the collapse of the Corbett-street bridge. At first the resolution read "crim inal carelessness," but the. mover, Mr. Sherwood, thought that was too strong' Judge Caples thought that there would b nothing made by accusing the officials too strongly, and recommended a change to "apparent careleness." Here an old man took the floor who championed the Mayor. i 'It is the fault of then deputy engineers alone." said he. "The Mayor cannot be expected to look at the bridges. If he did look at them, he would not know any thing about them. All he knows is law." "He and the Council have the say re garding the money that is appropriated," said the mover. "Yes, but they were not declared dan gerous by the engineers." "Most of our bridges have been shut up and there Is no money forthcoming to repair them. We have to have some way to get to town. We can't have all of our bridges shut down." "Get a boat and go down the river," said one. "Even some of our houses are In daner of bridges falling on them," said another. as 10 tne deplorable condition of the bridges there was no dissension, but some were averse to blaming the city officials for the death of Mr. Bennett, and the resolution was. (Indefinitely postponed. After further discussion, the secretary tt uruerea 10 sena a communication to the Council calling attention to the con ditions and demanding immediate atten tion in the case of the First-street bridge. To Select FortvHall School Site. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Oct. 14. Supervisor of Construc tion John Charles has been ordered to Port HalJ, Idaho, to make final selection of a site for the new Fort Hall school, for which $75,000 was appropriated last session. Meier & Fraak Company Brass and Iron Beds Cribs, Cots, Springs, Mattresses, Blankets, Comforters On the Third Floor. "Peninsular" Stoves, Ranges and Wood Heaters All size models, ranging in price from $4.50 to $65.00. Our "Willamette" Sewing Machine at $25.00 is the equal of any $50 or $60 machine ton the market. Ladies' Shoes Have you ever bought'shoes from usPIf not, you don't know what satisfactory shoes are Satisfactory in wear, sat isfactory in service, 'correct in style are points entailed in every pair of ladies' shoes in this collection For 20 years we've been selling J. & T. Cousins' shoes without finding fault They have kept pace with the times in style and are always far in the lead in quali ty The Fall variety include styles for all occasions, and with every pair goes the manu facturers' guarantee as well as our own for complete satisfac tion in' every respect. ' $3.50 and $4.00 pair , . Sole Portland agents for French, Shriner&Urner shoes for men All leather Best style $5 and $6 pair. "LaGrecque" The proper corset for wom en who desire style and grace combined with comfort A French corset for 'American women speciallymodeled for the American figure The "La Grecque" is a sensible corset Does not interfere with the breathing or digestion or ease of movement Models for every figure, and an expert fitter to attend you (2d floor). $2.25 to $15.00 Silk and Velvet Shirtwaist Suits Ideal garments for Winter wear Besides beini? stvlish you get a waist and a skirt for practically the same money either one would cost separ ately Made and trimmed in the newest fashion You'll find these Du Barrv" shirtwaist suits in silk and velvet to be the most serviceable and satis factory dress in vour wardrobe ror street, dress or theater wear Have stylish and rich appearance, and very moder ately priced at $18, $20, $22 and $25. We would like to show them to you (Second floor). Our stock of lamps is by far the largest and most complete that it was possible to gather; From the smallest night lampi at 10c, to the most elaboratb parlor lamp, at $50."00. You'll find styles and prices to just meet the taste "of every indi vidual want (Basement). PYTHIANS ELECT OFFICERS Grand Iiodgre, Uniform 'Rank and Rathbone Sisters Meet. Yesterday was election day for the Knights of , Pythias. The grand lodge met In the morning and elected the follow ing, ofllcers: James W. Maloney, of Pen dleton, grand chancellor; Emll Waldman, of Portland, grand vlce-ch,ancellor; L. L. Curl, of Albany, grand, prelate; Lr. L. Stlnson, of Salem, granc keeper of records and sea;; E. "M. Sargent, of Portland, grand master of the exchequer; .Marion F. Davis, of Union, grand master . of arms; J. 3L Wall, of Hlllsboro, grand inner guard; G. C. Moser, of Portland, grand outer guard; J. H. Aitkin, of Huntington, grand trustee.. i - This is- in accordance -with. tn'e custom of the order, whereby the officers are ad vanced one step each year, unless for good service The- line officers of the Uniform Rank - Meier & Frank Company Clothin! We're selling more Men's Clothing today than for years t past it s been a hard pull to get the average man to come here for clothes Seems to have run against the grain You come here for hats, for shoes, for furnishings; why not for suits and overcoats? Getting mixed up with throngs of women shoppers seems to have been the nhsfnnte rn men who didn't know how easy of I access nnr men's plnfhino ?c ? Elevator one flight, turn to your right and you immediate ly land in the clothing store, and feel at home These val ues may encourage a few men to take a chance An oppor tunity for saving usually tempts most anyone. $15.00 Suits for $11.58 $22,50 Suits for . ... $ 1 7.85 $16.50 Overcoats. .$13.35 Special Suits at $ 7.15 $2.50 cassimere Trousers $1.85 Men's Raincoats all prices. Men's fancy Vests and plain white dress Vests. Men's Smoking Jackets and Bathrobes. Barbers' and Barkeepers' Coats. You'll make a great saving on every purchase in our men's store (Second floor.) Garments For Misses and Children We haven't said much about jackets and suits for young misses We have not felt war ranted in say ing any thing because it has been al most, impossible to serve nom inal demands from day to day Then it's been. difficult to get garments as well But now we have more than caught up with our orders and can supply almost every need This chil dren's garment department is the largest and best in town (Second floor). Millinery $4.98, $5.98 Hats We can't talk too much about our showing of $4.98 and $5.98 dress shapes The styles are so elegant, the trimmings and qualities sO durable that it's hard to find any difference be tween the $7.50 to $10 lirie and our $4.98 and $5.98 styles At tractive shapes trimmed with very latest trimmings and shades Fashions that immed iately find favor with everyone in search of popular-priced headgear (Second floor). Meier ( Frank Company organized a brigade and elected officers last evening. The brigade is composed of two regiments, one of Eastern Oregon Pythians and the other of those on this side of the Cascades. The officers elected were: J. H. Aitkin, of Huntington, brigadier general; D. E. Yoran, of Eugene, colonel first regiment; J. A. Young. McMlnnville, lieutenant-colonel; S." M. Hoyt, of Hllls boro, major llrst battalion; C. C. Kauff man, of Eugene, major second battalion. The second regiment represents Eastern Oregon. Its officers are: R. W. Miller, Sumpter, lieutenant - colonel; W. A. Weatherbee. Baker City, major first bat talion. At present this regiment has not sufficient companies to admit the election of a colonel. Yesterday afternoon and evening the streets were filled with the nattily uni formed men of the Uniform Rank. Many people supposed that they belonged to Uncle Sam's Army, but those who paused to inquire were speedily set aright, and I j Meier & Frank Company Flannels Have you bought your share of the waist flannel" bargains ? Hundreds are buying every day The more they buy the greater becomes the en thusiasmHere it it is- early in October and you've a chance to buy new, desirable waisting flannels in an immense variety of patterns and color ings at a ridiculously low price How we can do it or how we did it in this particular case won't interest you All that's necessary 50c and 60c values 39c yard "Nazareth" Waists for Children A warm, comfortable and healthy underwear for boys and girls from 1 to 14 years of age It's best because knitted Gives with every movement of the body Strongly taped, and the buttons can't come off Millions of children are wearing them Yours should. 19c and 25c And a fine mercerized "Naz areth' Waist with the best pearl buttons at 50c (2d floor). PICTURE FRAMING To your order is done here in a manner that cannot fail to please the most critical A va riety of mouldings, all new, so large that you can't possibly go wrong in coming here Two expert framers and two assist ants to do the work properly and execute orders promptly Prices the very lowest (2d floor). asement Bargains for the economical housewife. Decorated Lamps, globe, and base to match $2.67 Nickel Lamp with white ' dome shade $ 1 .29 5-inh and G-inch fancy glazed Jardinieres at 19 c, 38c S7.50 Nickel Chafing Dish, great value, at $5.89 Special vaiues in GO-piece and 100 piece Dinner Sets. Chamber Sets at low prices. Now Cut Glass just received Very large variety. New Silverware ready. KITCHENWAR.E Of every description at the very lowest prices Our So, 810, 815 and 20 kitchen outfits always please those contemplating going house keepingThey iuclude every kitch en necessity. the full significance of the occasion ex plained to them. The grand temple, Rathbone Sisters' of Oregon, - the Jadles' branch of the order, convened in its 10th annual session in Artisans' Hall yesterday. The following officers, were present: Mrs. M. B. Brooke, of Portland, grand chief r-Mrs. S. B. Dow, of St. Helens, grand senior; Mrs. Ellen Long, of Portland, grand junior; Mrs. Lillian Olmatead,' of Salem, grand man ager; Mrs. G. C. Miller, of Astoria, grand M. or Hi and C; Mrs. Eliza Imbrie, of j Hlllsboro, grand mistress of finance; Mrs. riinei uooiey, oc jarownsvuie, grana guara of outer temple; Mrs. Elizabeth Dunning, of Portland, grand trustee; Mrs. A. P. Richards, of Albany, and Mrs. M. E. Ran som, of Portland, supreme representa tives. The morning session was taken up with the grand chief's report, and the grand temple degree was conferred upon 24 past chiefs, making an attendance of 62. The day was closed for, the Sisters by an ex emplification of work, meeting and ban Meier & Frank Company Cloak Dept. You have come to know that we speak authoritatively on the subject, of women's suits that are made by men tailors. What a boon to women to be able to step into this store and in a few minutes' time be fitted as satis factorily, yes, more satisfac torily, than tjiough hours had been spent in selecting mate rials and hours' more at dress maker or tailor to say nothing of all the fuss and worry. It's always been our aim to have this store department in ad vance of demands. We have never succeeded better at this than this season. Our suit stock is the largest and best in the whole West. These special values on sale: $6.50 Silk Waists, $4.98. Taffeta in peau de cygne all beauties best shades. Silk Dress Skirts, $11.95 $15 and $16 values, newest styles, plain or elaborate. $9 Shopping Skirts, $6.90. $12.50 Winter Jackets, $9.95. $5 Sateen Petticoats, $3.98. Curtains Irish Points four great lots over 1100 pairs going out quickly at the lowest price ever quoted on dainty curtains of the very best qualities scores of eager buyers Monday and yesterday just -as good selection remains for the rest of the week. All are Jull size, immense variety of desirable' designs. $5.50, $6 grade, $3.85 pr. $6.50, $7 grade, $4.87 pr. $7.50, 8.50grade, $5.87 or. $8.75,9.50grade,$6.35pr. "Peninsular 99 Stoves, Ranges and Wood Heaters. The stove of reputa tion. Most up-to-date in im provementshas 50 per cent more heating and cooking ca pacity than any other. No trouble to show them to you basement. Models from $4.50 to $65. The special values: The " Peninsular " Cooking Stoves, with all modern im provements, No. 8 stove, 19 in. oven, nickel trimmed, full guaranteed and marked ex ceptionally low at 18-inch Airtight Wood Heat ers,' strongly built, just 25 of them at this price, bargain, 21-inch, same style as above, 1 nf them. each quet at the Auditorium. Their election will be held this morning. Though the delegates have been Instructed to vote for the present chief, Mrs. M. B. Brooke, she hay declined to serve another year. Today the organization of the Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan win be perfected, while the grand lodge will discuss the question of conferring the Kiiinu uegree at district conventions. Tag rr,-rr-- 'rggs 1 '"-fftfllfi-ir