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WILL DRAW UP BILL Measure Appropriating Funds for Fair Is Outlined, v ALL RIDERS MAY BE OPPOSED Members of Committee Are Practi cally Agreed on Restrictions "Watch Shall Be Placed on Ex penditure of Moaer. The Legislative bill to appropriate $500, 090 for the Lewis and Clark Fair will be drawn, up next "week. The members of the legislation committee, -of the Fair board who were delegated to prepare the measure have put on their thinking caps and their brains are now in gyratory motion. This subcommittee is composed of W. D. Fenton. P. L. Willis "and Rufus Mal lory. The gentlemen will meet today to get their thoughts centered. They will not discuss their opinions for publication at present. "Our common judgment of what will be best for the Fair and what will be ap proved by the people of Oregon will show itself clearly in the bill," said a member of the committee yesterday. "What will you do with the bill, then," a reporter asked. "Submit it to the Multnomah delegation in the Legislature." Practical Understanding Reached. The measure will no doubt meet the ap proval of the delegation in every respect, because the committee is understood to be familiar with the sentiment of the law makers. The subject has been discussed actively for several months, so that a common understanding has been reached ior some time. The bill will probably provide for a. state commission of 11 members, by whom the appropriation will be administered. Unless riders are fastened to the bill, the commission will have lull power over the expenditure of the money. The desire is to allow the commission to use Its own discretion in the apportionment of the fund to various objects. Therefore, the commission will decide of itself whether to erect a permanent memorial building. However, it is likely that part of the ap propriation will be devoted to an Oregon display inSL Louis in 1304, with the pro vision that the exhibits be returned to Portland for the Lewis and Clark Fair in 2305. Wants to Appoint Commission. The appointment of the 11 members of the commission is likely to be made by Governor Chamberlain. It has leaked out that Mr. Chamberlain will resent any at tempt to take the appointing power away from him as an affront to the dignity of his office. The Governor-elect Is quite touchy on the question of his relations with the Legislature. Mr. Chamberlain wishes to have a "happy family," and thinks that a Republican Legislature should bear and forbear just as much as a Democratic Governor. , "I'll walk on my own toes; yoir walk on yours," is Mr. Chamberlain's sentiment; but, even if it is analogous to Governor Pennoyer's challenge to President Cleve land. Mr. Chamberlain's friends do not think it similar. S. S. Lyman has a provision to tack on to the Fair bill in the interest of the pub lic schools. He asserts it is not a "rid er," but it looks very much like one to some persons. He would set aside $20,000 of the appropriation to Issue a complete school history of the Northwest In about 10 volumes. The maximum price of the books he would fix at something like 50 cents per volume. The books would be distributed among the 3000 schools of the state. The money received from the sale of the histories would return rto the Fair fund. Another proposal Is tc distribute the books free in the schools and have the counties return their cost to the Fair fund. Object to Any Riders. The objection is based on the argument that such a function as this belongs properly to the text-book commission, and not to any other; that the Fair commis sion should not be encumbered with a duty that clearly does not belong to it; that the Fair commission should work ac cording to its best judgment, without hampering restrictions, and that if one rider is admitted, the way will be opened for others. That the histories would be taluable aids to education is admitted by every body. That the youth of Oregon should be instructed in the history of this Coast, no one denies. The only dispute is over the method of going about the work. "The history of the Northwest Coast is just as full of charm and interest as is that of any part of America," said a lead ing citizen yesterday. "It seems to me that the youth of Oregon should know just as much about the discovery of the Columbia River as about the landing at Plymouth or the founding of Jamestown. Our present school histories are written from the viewpoint of New England or Virginia or some Eastern college. "We need local spice and flavor In our histor ical studies. "We have material, abund ance of it, for as good school books as are written." Colorado Is in Line. More good news comes from John Ft Knapp, who is visiting the Governors of "Western States in behalf of the Lewis and Clark Fair. A. L. Mills, chairman of the legislation committee of the Fair, yesterday received the following letter from Mr. Knappt written at Cheyenne, last Tuesday: "I am pleased to report that I called upon Governor J. B. Orman, of Colorado, yesterday, and found him entirely agree able to recommending that their state be represented at our Exposition, either in his regular or special message to the Leg islature, and authorized me to report that he would do so. I am pleased to report also that I have just visited Governor De Forest Richards, of "Wyoming, and he authorizes me to say to you that he will recommend to the Legislature that "Wyo ming be represented at the Lewis and Clark Exposition by taking the exhibit from St. Louis to Portland, and that any appropriation made should cover the ex penses of both. I have also seen Mr. E. A. Slack, chairman of the St. Louis com mission for "Wyoming. He is editor of the Leader, of this city. He informs me that he will take a personal interest in the matter, and thinks there will be no doubt but that their commission can handle it." children for these Army boxes, they think their duty, done, and do not contribute to the Volunteers, which, of course, gets none of the money collected in" this way. I think, that money collected vfrom the schools should be divided among all char itable institutions." The following groceries, or any part of them may be bought from a grocer with orders to deliver at 243 Ash street These supplies will support a family of ordinary size for 10 days: Two pounds of coffee, one-half pound of tea, 7 pounds of sugar, 1 pound of butter, E pounds of rolled oats, 10 pounds graham flour. 1 pound cheese, 25 pounds potatoes, 15 pounds flour, two 3-pound cans of fruit, 1 glass Jelly, 2 pieces soap, 2 pounds bacon, 2 cans cream, 2 loaves bread, 5 pounds roast beef, mixed fruits and apples. The provisions will all be delivered a day be fore Chrlstmaa PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLOSE OFEXIXG OF HOLIDAY SEASON AP PROPRIATELY CELEBRATED. THE DALLES GIVES $104.50 Secretnry Mitchell Receives Christ mas Gift for Sword Fund. Yesterday morning when Secretary Mitchell, of the Admiral Clark testimonial committee, opened his. mail he picked up a little ones performed better than in the -o w iwovuiai acu j. lit; aiiuo, , aoaciuui; iiu.1 1, aua wiv. "I knew It would come," he said, and ' "grown-up" and the "real big" boys and Papils Give Christmas Programmes of Sons and Recitations "With Great Zest. The public schools "of Portland closed yesterday for the two weeks' Christmas vacation. The holiday was celebrated In almost every school either by an enter tainment given by pupils by all grades in the assembly hall or under the direc tion of the teachers in their own rooms. The prospect of .a longer holiday than usual gave the children added zest In their songs and recitations, and they marched out from the schoolhouses prepared to enjoy their Christmas' vacation to the ut most, for "Christmas comes but once a year," and the children did not Intend to foreet it. In their own rooms the CHRISTMAS FOR THE POOR Volunteers of America "Will Try to Gladden 100 Families. The "Volunteers of America have re ceived over ?100 in money and provisions with which to supply destitute families during Christmas week, but ask for an additional $300 worth of supplies. The names of over 100 persons whose families are destitute are on the ,11st of the "Vol unteers, and as each box contains food worth $4, the contributions thus far re ceived are not sufficient to supply all the needy, whose celebration of Christmas will otherwise be a mournful one. The "Volunteers and the Salvation Army evidently conflict in their charitable work. "Wo received many donations every day -until the Army put its contribution boxes in the public schools," said Captain John Asoerson, the local secretary, last night. "We find that many people never distin guish between theHwo organizations, and that, as they haye given money to their BISHOP MORRIS APPEALS FOR CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS Episcopal Congregations Asked to Give Aid to Disabled Clergy Fund and Child's Cot Number Three. THE bishop takes this means of calling the attention of the clergy, and through them the attention of their congregations, Sunday school teachers and children, to the offerings appointed for the ap proaching festival of the nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The offerings from the congregations on Christmas day are for the fund for disabled clergy and those from the children taken on the Sunday before Christmas or at their Christmas festival are for the Child's Cot No. 3, at the Good Samaritan Hospital. These are both familiar objects for our offerings at the Joyous season of the church: but neither of them has received . the attention It should. For tne disabled clergy fund, last year only $280 were3 given by our whole diocese, being just about the rate of 10 cents per communicant. When compared with the lavish and' Increasing expenditures for pleasure, vanity ana" personal indulgence?, what a humiliating sum Is this for such a high purpose! Will not the clergy use all their Influence to bring about an improvement in this matter? There never was a time when this re ligious festival received so much attention as at the present day, through worldly pleasure seeking and Irreligious observances, which are fast turning this sacred season of the nativity Into an occasion of hilarity and buffoonery, divested of eyery Christian sentiment or elevating in fluence. And we should be on our guard, that we do not allow these trifling and unseemly performances to Influence our children and to de stroy all reverence and right appreciation of this high festival and Its precious associations. I feel this to be a matter of grave Importance la the training of our children and the future welfare of the church. T have spoken of this before, and quoted from a special pastoral of the bishop of Pittsburg to his clergy and Sunday school teachers, asking them "to give a wide berth to this paganizing' of Christianity, this lowering the' nobility of Christmas observance, Inserting In the place of the figure jf our Lord coming In great humility to save us from our sins the burly. Jovial figure of a pretended demigod, as patron saint of our chil dren; filling them with thoughts of Santa Claus, with no teaching what ever concerning our blessed Savior. Bishop Whitehead regards this as a matter of very grave Importance; and the evil is as great here as in the diocese of Pittsburg, the striving utterly to pervert the. whole idsa of Christmas observance In the minds ot our children. Here is one help in preventing this calamity In this object-lesson, that, properly used, could not fall of good results. But when we see our children and young people lavishing money almost with out stint upon their own pleasures and indulgences, at this season, and then observe the small sums given to this noble charity, you will surely admit that there is great room1 for improvement. And I beg the clergy and teachers to see to it that this evil Is not allowed to grow upon us till the whole high purpose of this festival be destroyed. This last year there were five sick and crippled children who had the benefit of the previous endowments raised in this way. The present value" of this Child's Cot No. 3 fund contributed mainly .from the beginning by our children Is about $1800. -which, with its In creasing interest, "will be a great help toward the final sum of 54000. Wishing you all a "Happy Christmas." In the true and proper sense, and begging you to remember that "It is more blessed to! give than to receive," I close with these beautiful lines, which I have just cut from the Christmas number of "Mission News of New York": CHRISTMAS-TIDE. Thou Blessed Babe of Bethlehem! "Whose life we lovn, whose Name we lau'd, Thou Brother, through whose poverty we Wave become the heirs of God; If any act that we can do, If any thought of ours Is right. If any prayer we lift to Thee May find acceptance in Thy sight. Hear us, and give to us today. In answer to our earnest cries, SoxnCyportlpn of that sacred love That drew Thee to us from the skies! r Very truly, your loving bishop, B. WISTAR MORRIS. drew out a check from Hon. Mai com A, Moody's private secretary for $104 50, as The Dalles contribution to the credit of the Admiral Clark fund. He smiled com placently and remarked: "I never lcet faith In The Dalles; $104 50 to the good ia excellent for the old town. It shows the altar fire etlll burns up there. Now I ex pect Astoria, Baker City and Albany must surely show down. I have faith In the people of those cities, and believe they will come to the redemption of the state. "We are nearly all right now, and when we come to fix the Clark gala day, Port land will be the biggest city on the Pacific Coast map.. With the President coming and Clark coming, there will be stupend ous business about here. The Dalles has done splendidly and the contributors have our "everlasting thanks. Our committee will be greaty pleased.'.' THE LAST SATURDAY On Which 12 GO Takes All the Woolen Mills Salts and Over coat Up to ?18. The $12 50 suit and overcoat sale at the Brownsville Woolen Mill store Is a hum mer, and the big piles of suits and over coats are going down like a snow bank before a chinook wind. This will be the last Saturday before Christmas, and people, to get a good se lection, should get around early. Today we also cut prices on wool mit tens, gloves and sweaters. There are & few pairs of the fine quality socks left which will go at half-price. Store on Washington street, between First and Second. BLACK MONTE CARLO COATS Today at $10 and $12 BO. They 'are made of heavy all-wool kersey cloth, regular tailor cloth. They are ready to wear, linings warranted to wear two years, buttons stay the same. W are at the head of the procession in this! line. No one can equal the variety of styles and well-made garments we show, for we are the only concern who manu facture their garments In this city." THE J. M. ACHESON CO.. Fifth and Alder streets. OPEN EVENINGS AND SUN DAYS. The office of Wells, Fargo &. Co. and Pacific Express Company, Fourth and Yamhill streets, will -remain open until 7:30 P. M. until Christmas, and from 12 to 4 on Sunday, for accommodation of holiday shippers. Transcontinental Trains Make close connections in. .union depots at Minneapolis and St Paul with The North-Western Line for Milwaukee. Chi cago and all points East' For further Information as to rates, etc., write to or call dn H. L. SIsler, general agent North Western Lane, Portland Of. girls of the higher grades made the pri mary youngsters shy and diffident The most ambitious programmes took place in the Falling, the Brooklyn and the Stephens Schools, where the assembly rooms were packed with children and visitors. The rooms at these schools, as well as many of the others, were deco rated wnn evergreens, while the black boards displayed evidences of the pupils' artistic taste In colored drawings appro priate to the season. The programme In the Falling Sohool is a good example of those rendered In other schools, where all the classes united. After the singing of a patriotic song, several members of Miss Converse's class gave short recitations, entitled "Christmas Thoughts," and Christmas recitations were made by two children, Harold Smith and Margaret Nelson. Miss Plummer's class presenter a drill and recitations with Christmas as the subject were given by Gladys Crockett Bessie Mason and Maud Hailer. A pretty little song was given by June Ogden, and Mrs. Xlshers class pre sented a "Goodnight Drill." In the morning a debate took place between six older children, three boys, Dewltt Harry, Ben Burney, and Ray Williams, contend ing against three girls, Mildred Oviatt, Louise Schneider and Gladys Ross. The subject was: "Resolved, That the United States Is Justified in Holding the Philip pines" The boys had the affirmative side, and their glowing speeches on ex pansion won the debate. In the Brooklyn School the assembly hall was extremely crowded, but the pro gramme was well rendered. One of the most lnterestingfeatures was the cantata given by the classes of Miss IJams and Miss Lamberson. The children were cos tumed for Christmas, and a real live Santa Claus made his appearance. A num ber of recitations and songs by several classes completed the general programme, after which a Christmas party was held In each room. good literary and musical programme was also presented In the Stephens School. The principal, E. J. Hadley, closed the celebration with an address to the chil dren. The High School did not celebrate, and neither did the WUliams-Avenue nor the North Central. In the Sunnyslde School the entertainment last night for the bene fit of the piano fund occupied all the at tention of the pupils. As the vacation opens sooner than expected, the entertain ment will be repeated Monday night The pupils in the different rooms, however, celebrated the day. Every room had a Christmas tree, and fish ponds were ar ranged, where the children angled for candy. At the Sellwood School the classes doubled to give the exercises. The two primary grades, under Miss Blanche Cat lln and Miss M. O'Connor, combined to make an interesting programme suitable to the little beginners. At the other extremity of the city, the five rooms of the Portsmouth School were all decorated and exercises were conducted in each room. An entertainment for the benefit m the library occupied the afternoon at the Thompson 'School. . At torney William Foley told the children of Clinton Kelly School of his travels In Italy, while a Christmas tree was the cen ter of interest in -each of, the primary grades. Richard Williams,, chairman of the Board of Education, also spoke to the pupils. x On the west side of the river exercises were given In the separate rooms ot the Atkinson, Fulton, Chapman. Park. Harrison-Street, South Portland, Couch and Alnsworth Schools. In the primary grades especially the spirit of Christmas was in the air, for there are still a few youngsters who believe in the magic name of Santa Claus. The rooms were deco rated and the children under the tutelage of the teachers gave an excellent advance celebration of Christmas. In two or three schools the programme planned for the closing day could not be carried out, on account of the action of the Board of "Education in granting an ad ditional three days of vacation, but, as one principal remarked yesterday, "I'm sure the children didn't miss anything, for both they and the teachers and prin cipals much prefer three days more of hol dav than an elaborate programme. That s human nature, especially child human na ture, isn't It?" SUXXYSIDE SCHOOL,. Entertainment Witnessed Last Night by More than 700 People. A delighted audience of 700 people en joyed the entertainment given last night In the assembly hall- of the Sunnyslde School for the benefit of the piano fund. Some time before the programme was opened all the seats had been occupied, and still the people continued to come, filling all the available space. The hall Is In the new part of the building, and was well lighted. A number of American flags were dlspajfed, and there were pro fuse decorations of ivy. The programme was made up of a dia logue, "Vice-Versa," drills and concert ex ercises, all of which were heartily ap plauded. A piano sole? was the opening number, and this was followed by the laughable farce, "Vice-Versa." Then fol itt. "Tho Tnrv Sons'" "William Penn's Treaty With the Indians," "The Tale of a Bumble Bee," physical exercises, "The Waters," violin solo by Arthur White, of Sellwood; milkmaids' drill, "Mary's di minutive drill, solo by Miss N. Green, "Auld Lang Syne," dumb-bell exercises and "Babes In the Wood." All the drills and exercises were given in appropriate costumes, some of which were very quaint. Those who took (part had been well trained, and the programme went along with smoothness to the close. The violin solo by Arthur. White, of Sell wvod, and the vocal solo by Miss N. Green were worthy of special notice. The great crowd was composed mostly of Sunnyslde pebple, who for the first time had an opportunity of seeing the Inside of their new sehoolhouse and aiding In the purchase of a piano for the building. Principal E. D. Curtis, the teachers and pupils worked hard in getting up the en tertnlnmptit TTnr the benefit of the larce number who were turned away, the pro gramme will oe repeaiea Aionaay rngnu WONDERFUL FIGHTER. Deputy Sheriff Convinces Police That County Officers Are Good Men. "Johnson!- Johnson!" came a wailing voice from the dark cell at tho police sta tion last night. The reporter noticed that It was a- voice he had heard before, and he, inquired of the jailer who his friend might be. Jailer Johnson was vigorously scrubbing the mud from his 'clothes. Beads of perspiration were standing out on his face, and there was every sugges tion that he had had a hard tussle. "Wish I had that man on the police force," said he. Upon examining the transcript It was found that .Ed Rankin, Deputy Sheriff, was confined In the Stygian cell, and that the charge Of drunkenness was placed after his name. A crowd of his friends were waiting outside for his release, but would not attempt to take him until some of the effects of the liquor had worn off. Rankin had evidently started out for a good time and thought a little of the fes tive booze would make him feel more like enjoying himself. It certainly had the de sired effect, for there was never a man more Joyful than he became. Soon, how ever, he got hold of a different brand of whisky. It was evidently a fighting brand, and by the time he reached, the corner of Sixth and Washington streets he had his fighting, clothes on. He undertook to de moralize everything and everybody in sight A window in B. B. Rich's cigar store was smashed through, and when some of his friends tried to tell him that wasn't the right sort of thing, he changed his tactics and commenced on them. Dan ny Welner happened along about this time and declared that he was a police officer. but Rapkln didn't care any more for po licemen than he did for cigar store win dows, and the patrol wagon was sent for. Jailer Johnson little thought what he was going up against, "and jumped into the wagon by himself. When he arrived at the corner of Sixth and Washington he found four citizens holding the man down, waiting anxiously for him to come. The whole force combined their efforts and threw Rankin into the wagon, bu he didn't like the outlook and commenced to fight Welner and Johnson took a firm hold on him, but he seemed to be pos sessed of demons. Biting, scratching, kicking and striking, he attempted to free himself. Welner was near the rear end of the wagon, and no sooner had they started than their prisoner gave a mighty lunge and a violent kick and the nimble form of the detective was hurled through the air and Into the street. Jailer John son was game and held on until his as sistant could get back In, and this time they succeeded In getting to the station with .all the passengers. Captain Moore and a score of assistants came to the rescue and the fighting man was rushed into a cell, where he spent his time try ing to Induce the officers to listen to hl3 explanation. "I'm no Spring chicken," said Jailer Jonnson, after the trouble, "but thev cin all have my interest in a tussle with that man." RESTORE COMMUNICATION Movement on Foot to Repair Cable to Tillamook Rock. For four years Tillamook Rock has been witnout telephone or telegraph communl cation with the shore. A movement has been started to restore communication with the lighthouse. The rock is one mile ana a half from shore, and reDorts from-the lighthouse would, be a great aid ana convenience to navigation. The Chambers of Commerce of Astoria and Portland have joined In the move ment. Inasmuch as a submarine cable has been found Ineffectual, some marine men think a wireless system might be usea. uthers believe that a cable could be laid so that It would not break. The old cable was made In 18S9, and was laid In 1835. It broke in December, 1897, and again In September, 189S, and since the last break has been out of use. The cable was aDout tnree-iourtns or an inch In dlampter. ,The outside covering was of 15 No. 12 galvanized wires. Within" this was an insulation of rubber and gutta percha, containing three copper wires. The cost of the cable was $1980. The cable broke near the lighthouse, where It was frayed against the rocks by the ac tion of the sea. Owing to. the fact that Tillamook Rock rises sharply out of the ocean on all sides, a cable could be pro tected only at great expense. By hol lowing out a trench In the rock and Im bedding the cable In concrete, and by otherwise securing the cable to the rock communication might be permanently maintained. The telephone line from Fort Stevens to the end of the cable would have to be- repaired. This wbuld cost probably $8500. The Astoria Chamber of Commerce Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. Meier (Sb Frank Company Meier 2b Frank Company Picture Framing to your order Largest and best line of moldings Low prices. One of our handsome "Willamette" Sewing Machines would make a pleasing gift. Our display. of Leather Novelties is the largest and best the town has ever seen. Toy Land, Thir If you happened on to the third floor and was close observer, you'd see how rapidly the Toys, Dolls and Games are finding new owners tempo rary owners for they'll change hands again on Christmas eve. This is particularly true of the high-priced sorts the best toys for if a child is given half a dozen there's usually one in the lot that costs more than all the rest. Ve certainly have magnificent toys. Imported them direct from the toy centers of the world. Great many are American" made. We never be fore displayed so many high-class toys, mechanical and otherwise. Toys in PRICES UP TO $40.00 for a handsome Pool Table, Steam Trains, Electric Trains, Steamboats, Autos, magnificent Dolls and Doll Furniture, Tool Chests, Wagons, etc., etc. The toy store is resplendent in holiday attire. Large space, many employes, prompt service and delivery. Purchase today. Well deliver .any time you state. Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. Indian Robes, Bath Robe Blankets, Carpet Sweepers, Rugs, etc. Third Floor. Don't fail to visit the Second-floor Picture Store if in .search of sensible gifts. Great Holiday Shoe and Slip It's hardly possible to conceive a shoe or slipper need of man, woman ui uuiu mat unj siiue siore isn i aDie to satisry on tne spot, inereal r StrenPth Of 9 shoe, sfhrft lips in Its snnnlv nf ctanHorH lrinHc rF odnao -! AfJrh oM a . ..ww ... ..w uuij v uimuuui uiuuo fi guubO u 11 VI slippers for the needs- of everyday people. Here this store excells. These special values hold good till closing time next Wednesday night. Six styles of ladies' Shoes, oatent colt, oatent leather. Mf vtu mu, utuciii kiiu Riu uub, aisu uux can anu ca- m mm. -w fevi det kid, light or heavy welt soles, all sizes, pair Men's black velvet Slippers, embroidered in color, black leather Ov h . back, sizes 6 to 11, $1.00 value. Dair NlOTyf r Bovs' Black and Tan Kid Slinners. ri'tps 11 tn Hi nn pair : :..e 'l wne nunarea siyies or men s uppers, an learners, .prices G & up to, pair '. ; vpPU A pair of J. d& T. Cousins5 Shoes would make a pleasing gift, to any woman or miss. All the latest styles and leathers. Prices from $3.50 to per oaie 4 Store Open Evenings Until Christmas. Thousands of useful as well as ornamental gifts will be found in the basement Fancy China, Silverware, Cut Glass, Vases, Lamps, etc., etc. A full line of ladies', men's and children's Gold and Silver Watches. Boys' Clothing n Special values in the Boys' Clothing Section for today Suitable presents given with every purchase. Boys' Knee Pants, 'dark blue and mixtures, ages 3 to 16 years, regular $1.25 Q values for, suit -?IJU Boys' all-wool 2-piece Suits, dark blue cheviot, gray and brown mixtures, 8 to 16 yrs., $3.50, $3.75 val. d lor, suit H3- 1 J Boys' $5.00 Suits in 2-piece and Norfolk styles, blues and mixtures, 8 to 16 years, suit Statio run Holiday stationery stock is immensely large Newest and best shapes and box es Hurd's, Hurl burt's, Whiting's, Marcus Ward's fam ous makes in 1, 2, 3, 4-auire boxes. 6 dif ferent shades, prices 1 from 25c to $5.00 a box L e a th erette Sealing Sets 50c and 75c. Celluloid goods in great variety Al Bums, Toilet Sets, Toilet Cases, Work Boxes, Smoking Sets, Comb and Brush Sets, etc. Very lowest prices. Thousands of holiday Handkerchiefs at every price Best qualities. Glove and Hat Orders sold for any amount Holiday Neckwear. Meier &. Frank Company Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company t Si I! writes of the need of communication wit Tillamook Rock as follows: "Two lines of steamers are now running between the Columbia and Nehalem Rivers and Tillamook bay. Accidents are liable to occur at each port, and It Is de sirable to have a, near-by place at sea to report. Property and human lives might be saved by having the means of commu nication from Tillamook Rock to As toria. "In the Winter, when the prevailing winds are from the south, sailing vessels approach the Columbia from the south,, and from the rock their advent could be reported." The Portland Chamber ot Commerce has written to Captain Langfltt, United States Engineers, as follows: "The Portland Chamber of Commerce Is heartily In favor of such tJegraphic com munication, believing that it would be a very great benefit to shipping approach ing the Columbia River, working any where "In that vicinity. We agree fully with the representations made to you by the Astoria Chamber of Commerce in Its letter of December 11. and c6rdially In dorse them, and respectfully request your favorable action thereon." "Picltvs-iclc's" Comfortable Fads. Chicago Tribune. "A great many of my friends irf the pro fession have expressed their sympathy with me because I have to wear such huge, pads in-the part of Pickwick," said DeWolf Hopper. " -You'll lose 50 pounds before the season is over, and 'It rum your health to wear those huge pads two or three hours a day,' re some of the expressions which have cached me. "This Is to notify sollcIUous friends that their sympathy Is misdirected. If I should wear the regulation horse hair stuffing no doubt I should be uncomfortable, at least. But I am something of an Inventor, and all the paddlnsr I wear about my body is made of wickerwork, which is light and perfectly ventilated. My legs and I pride myself on their artistic appearance are made of whalebone rings, varying in size as the circumstances warrant. So, on the whole, I am just as comfortable In my Pickwick costume as I am out of It." PORTLAND GIRL CONVICTED Passed Three Bad Check Unknow ingly and Now Asks, for Mercy. NEW YORK, Dec. 19. Clara S. Mac Govern, a very pretty girl, 20 years old, pleaded so eloquently yesterday that the Justices of Special Sessions, out of pity, ordered Miss Elliott, probationary officer, to investigate the case. She had been convicted of petty larceny In passing three bad checks. The prisoner said that she had come to New York from Portland, Or., four years ago, and had been staying with relatives and friends ever since. Their names and addresses, however, she re-w fused to give. During an accident in a Broadway car, she said she had met a' woman who had invited her to call. This she did, and Vas Introduced to a man. there. The man, the girl says," told her that he had deposited $150 in. ttia Colonial Bank in her name, and, she says, gave her the checkbook. The girl says that she had drawn the checks in all innocence, believing that they were perfectly good. Miss Elliott, the probationary officer of the court, told the justices that she had found the girl's story to be true. She wa3 nevertheless convicted of the charge. Misa Elliott will try to find some way of send ing the girl back to her parents. N'oted Pool Player Murdered. COMO, Colo.. Dec. 19. George Lechner shot and killed William ' Hayden In Odd Fellows' Hall early this morning. Lechner Immediately gave himself up to Town Marshal Dunbar. The killing Is said to have been the result of a trivial quarrel. Mr. Hayden was about 40 years of age and a professional pool player. He was well known In all the mining camps in the West. George Lechner Is a son of George W. Lechner, the well-known pioneer min ing man of Park County. The son has been engaged in mining In the Silver Hills district for many ytfars. COLLAR