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THE MOKlsTNG OKEGONIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1902. It CITY NEWS IN BRIEF The Oresonian'B Telephone. "OREGON. Counting Room .... .Main ftff? Managing Editor Main 63S City Editor . Main 168 Composing- Room .... Main GS5 East Side Office .East 61 Superintendent Building Bed 2S23 COLUMBIA. Counting Room ...... , 667 Editorial Room 16? vompo'ing Room JJ Enjlno -Room .. .....288 AMUSEMENTS. MAKQUAM GRAND THEATER -Matlneo to day at 2:15 o'clock, evenlnc at 8:15, Mr. Richard Golden In "Foxy Qulller." CORD RAT'S THEATER This afternoon at 2:15. this evening at 8:15. Klrker and Mor ton's "The Telephone Girl." ' THE BAKER THEATER Matinee at 2:15. evening at 8:15, Neill Stock Company In "We-uns o Tennessee." Hopes to Check Smallpox. County Physician Zan Is hopeful that there -will not be so many cases of smallpox to at tend to this Winter as last. Up to this tlmo last year there had been 14 cases In the County Hospital, some of them feevere ones. Now there are only five cases In the hospital, all of them rather mild, and none considered dangerous. Dr. Zan says that with the course pursued In this city of quarantining all persons afflicted with this disease, there is no trouble In stamping out smallpox. Carelessness on this point in the small towns and country allows the disease to lurk there, and occasional cases will stray into Portland. At Oregon City people were allowed to go In and out of a house where there was a case of smallpox, and at Clackamas Station chil dren afflicted with the disease in a mild form were allowed to play about the rail road station, and the same carelessness prevails throughout the country generally. Under such circumstances, as Dr. Zan says, it will be impossible to keep the city entirely free from the disease. The casa is the same in many other states, aa New York, Pennsylvania and California. For tun'ately, the disease is no longer so viru lent anywhere as it used ttf.be. Bad-Bill Man's Good Isuck. The "old bill collector," McDonald, has had a little stroke of luck. He was let out of jail Thursday for a short time, and in that time managed to collect two claims. amounting to nearly $900, interest, costs and all, which he has had in hand for nearly six years. An offer of 5 cents on the dollar for these claims was made to him several years ago, but was refused. McDonald has the reputation of staying with a claim he once undertakes to col lect, and never abandoning it. In this case the delinquent debtor has been for tunate enough to make a lot of money, within a few years, and so paid the claims. If the kangaroo court could seize McDonald's commission for collecting these claims, the inmates of the County Jail could banquet on Chrlatmas in fine style. McDonald is an old man, but is said to have a most excellent memory for day and date of Important events In his tory. He Is also 'said to be gifted with a copious flow of language, appropriate to the occasion, when his temper is ruffled, which astonishes all who hear him. Three Possums in Market. Three gen uine old Kentucky possums were dis played In front of a market on Fourth street yesterday, and attracted the atten tion of many, the greater number of whom were interested principally in find ing out what they were. There are but few people in Portland who have reveled In the extreme luxury of roast possum and sweet potatoes, and not many are likely to. as there were only three pos sums. They weighed only three pounds each, undressed, and a man who thought he would like to sample one paid J3 for it Some thought the possums were muskrats, because of their hairless tails, by which the animal can suspend itself from a limb. It is, however, no relation to the monkey, and, does not appear to be kin to any other animal found in this country. Th6 negroes of the South are very fond of possum, and also of 'coon, but neither is esteemed as an article of diet by white people, but the market men try to pro-; vide every possible thing that Is eatable for Christmas dinner. " Price op Turkeys Up. Most market men are of opinion that there will be enough Oregon turkeys to supply the Christmas market without having to fall back on cold-storage stock' from the East. The price is likely to be up to 25 cents per pound, which Is not outrageous for Christmas. There has been a very large number of turkeys raised in this state this year, but they have been coming to mar ket for several months, ever since the young turkeys began to get big enough to eat, In the East most people only in dulge In turkey dinners on festive occa sions, but here there is a continual de mand; for them, and the markets are filled with them every Saturday at least Those who have been eating turkey every week at 18 to 20 cents per pound will not de rive the enjoyment from their Christmas bird which those who pay 25 cents per pound are entitled to. Black-Bass Fishing to Be aw Obegon Sport. Now that black-bass fishing is to be hereafter included in the list of sports afforded by Oregon, It will be necessary for those who Intend to Indulge in it to prepare themselves for securing live min nows for bait as such live bait is the best in use for- bass. A parcel of minnow seine has been received here, which has meshes almost as small as coarse boblnet, but is made of fine linen twine, and is valued at $2 50 per pound. Fortunately, it will not take many pounds to net all the minnows any one is likely to want, and probably a dlpnet made of a piece of this seine will answer the purpose of most fishermen. When bass fishing commences In earnest a new and extraordinary line of fish stories may be looked for, as those invented by trout fishermen will not be big enough or bad enough for bass fishing. Hughes Threatens Lawsuit. The viewers appointed to assess the benefits and damages arising from opening Clin ton street from East Thirty-sixth to East Thirty-seventh met and qualified by tak ing the oath of office yesterday. The board consists of Messrs. John Kelly, C. G. Sutherland and C. E. Fields neither of whom have any idea why he was selected for the job or any desire to assess bene fits or damages. There Is liable to be trouble over their assessment as Ellis G. Hughes says the opening of the street will be of no benefit to him; if It would, he should have had it opened long ago. He further says that if any benefits are as sessed to him in the matter, the city will have a lawsuit on its hands, and this will doubtless be the case. Orphans' Benefit tonight at Catholic Foresters' Hall, Sixth, and Washington. High-class programme of literary and musical exercises, in aid of Girls' Orphan Home, at St Paul, Or. Most interesting concert of the season by the talented young" ladles of St Mary's Academy and College. Help the orphans to spend a happy Christmas. Admission, only 50 cents. Shortest Dat op Tear Tomorrow. Tomorrow the sun will reach the extreme point of its journey south, and will make a stand, and, 'looking ahead, will conclude to take the back track. Tomorrow will, therefore, be the shortest day in the year, and all will be glad to sea the days be ginning to grow longer. Hirschel Stump Dies. Hirschel Stump, who fell down the elevator shaft at the Imperial Hotel Thursday night; died yes terday morning at 6 o'clock. Coroner Fin ley has investigated the circumstances, and will hold an inquest this morning at 9 o'clock. Elks' Ixjoge at Vancouver will be In stituted Saturday evening, December 20. All members of No. 142 and visiting Elks Invited. Special boat will leave Alder street wharf at 6:30 P. M., sharp. By order of tha exalted ruler. E. W. Rowe Secretary New Oregon Code, by Bellinger & Gil bert; price in Portland, 512 50, or will be sent C. O. D. charges prepaid to any ad dress for 513. J. K. Gill Co. Iadles shopping luncheons atSwetland's. Wise Bros., dentists. The Failing. "?3en Hur," best hard wheat flour. Had' Plenty op Excuses. A Chinaman and a white man appeared yesterday be fore Municipal Judge Hogue, charged with having, opium In their possession. Both cases were postponed for a further in vestigation. John Ryan, the white man, admitted having been In a Chinese opium Joint but said" that he was there for the purpose of hiring a Chinese cook that he was told was there. It was charged that opium pills were found In his possession, but he also had an excuse for having them. "I was -given a package," said he, "and was told to deliver it to a man who Was going Into the country. I did not know that it was opium, and do not know yet that it was." The Judgo explained to him that he was guilty, whether or not he knew It was opium, but, as there fiad been no expert testimony on the case, it was postponed until proof could be brought that it was opium that the pills were made of. Death op Mrs. Waldman. Mrs. Sarah Waldman, wife of A. Waldman, an old resident of Oregon, died suddenly at her homo Thursday night from a stroke of apoplexy. She had been'in good health, and her death was a great surprise" to her family and friends. She was born in Waldsdorf, Bavaria, September IS, 1S39, and came to the United States when she was 12 years old. She was married at San Francisco January 8, 1860, where she re sided for a short while, and on September 5, 1ES3, she came to this city, where she has resided ever- since. Mrs. Waldman was esteemed by all who knew her. She left her husband and several grown chil dren, a number of relatives and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. Moke Cars on Third Street. Begin ning today, the City & Suburban will run more cars on its Third-street line. The regular schedule now calls for cars every eight minutes, with a four-minute service between 5:30 and 6 P. M., when the chief rush of the day takes place. Hereafter the day schedule will carry cars every six minutes, and from 5:30 to 6 P. M. the in terval between cars will be only three minutes. This service will extend from the carbarn to the end of the run in South Portland. It Is made possible by the recent track improvements, and it will be appreciated by the public, which makes large use of that car line. Recovered Vert Rapidly. Hans P. Slmonson, an employe of the Inman-Poul-sen'Lumber Company, who lives at Mon tavilla, fell 30 feet from a scaffold yester day, striking on the rough edges of a lumber phe. Ho was rendered uncon scious, and It was thought that he was killed. An ambulance was summoned, and he was taken to the Good Samaritan Hos pital. No sooner did he reach the reviv ing atmosphere of the hospital, however, than he recovered and insisted on going home. It was found that he had sus tained no serious injuries, and he was al lowed to go. The Ladles' Auxiliary of the Congrega tion Ahavai.Sholom will give its Hanukah entertainment and ball for the benefit of its Sunday school, at Arion Hall, Sunday, December 28, 1902, when a performance for about tA70 hours will be given. After that a programme of 12 dances will be given. A fine orchestra has been engaged for the occasion. Refreshments will be served. Admlssioi, 25 cents; reserved seats, 50 cents. To close out a line of pin cushions, 50c kind for 25c, 25e kind for ISc; 75c fasolna tors for 49c; Christmas candles, 5c Ijox to day; 51 umbrella shawls, 49c; 53 75 wool waist 51 73; children's coats, half price. Clary's, "The Fair," 329 Washington, near Sixth street Men's Resort Entertainment. To night at 7:45, at the Men's Resort, 66 North Sixth street Dr. Edgar P. Hill will give a stereoptlcon lecture on the subject, "A Trip Through England on a Bicycle." No admission fee is charged, and all are welcome. First Presbyterian Church Services tomorrow at 10:30 A M. and 7:30 P. M. The pastor. Rev. Edgar P. Hill, D. D., will preach morning and evening. The choir, assisted by Professor Reginald I. Hidden, will -render special Christmas music In the evening. A Disinterested Suggestion. Give your friend one of our umbrellas and make your self solid; all the latest styles at the lowest prices. We can suit your taste and purse. Meredith's, Washington and Sixth. Fountain Penb, the greatest variety; can suit any hand; see our show-window. The J. K. Gill Co., Third and Alder streets. Exchange privilege allowed. They sell rapidly, ladles' Waltham or Elgin watches, with 20-year filled cases, from 512 50 up; solid gold, 518. A. Vuilleu mler, under the Perkins. Webster's International Dictionary; no homo or library complete without It Lat est edition at J. K. Gill Co.'s, Third and Alder streets. Oriental Rugs and Khtlems. Last days of the sale of these superb rugs. Open evenings. 345 Washington, near 7th. Great slipper bargains. Marks Shoe Co. BLACK MONTE CARLO COATS Today at $10 and $12 SO. 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. We 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 wo are the only concern who manu facture their garments In this city. THE J. M. ACHESON CO.. Fifth and Alder streets. Portland-St. Lonla-Mcraphls. If you are thinking of going to St Louis. Memphis and other Southeastern points, call up O. R. & N.. Third and Washington, and learn about the new tourist car service. Route takes you via Denver and Kansas City. V Going: to St. IiOulsT If so, better learn about the new services Inaugurated by the O. R. & N. via Den ver and Kansas City. Inquire city ticket office. Third and Washington. , See Our $8.75 leather Salt Case. 'Harris Trunk Co., Morrison, near 2d. For a Quiet Game of Fool, Parlors. 127 6th. adjoining Oregonlan Bldg. 100 FOR $1. Hohsc ValBes Enhanced by Carefully Spending: Small Snras. Every dollar put Into an artistic mantel, such as we sell, adds one hundred dollars' value to the house, whether it is for sale, to rent, or used by the owner as his home. From now until after Christmas we shall keep our store open evenings. This Is to accommodate the large number of people who are busy during the day and cannot visit the shopping district until after regular business house. When considering the question of Christmas presents nearly woman feels that the best thing ,to buy Is something practical for her home a beautiful and useful lamp, one of our new and exquisite brass andirons or fireplace furnishings, an artistic mantel, some selection from our great assortment of fine lighting fix tures. Such a selection Justifies, the at tention of the husband also, but he may only have time to come to oiir store in the evening. Well, now, here we are, all lighted up with the most magnificent stock of rare and beautiful goods, any choice of which would make a splendid Christmas present to the whole house hold. Remember "one vital truth In this con nection: Every dollar put into an artistic mantel, such as we sell, adds one hun dred dollars' value to the house, whether It is for sale, to rent or used by the owner as his home. Call on us during the next few days. Our display of house hold treasures will astonish you. "Drift wood Blaze" makes your open fire burn in many colors; 51 50 buys enough for 50 evenings. THE JOHN BARRETT CO., Established 1868. Sixth and Alder. A STELLA MUSIC BOX Makes a most elegant present These boxes are absolute perfection in tone, finish and durability. Guaranteed. Five styles. Boxes reserved on small deposit. Prices 530 to 5100. Stella tunes are absolute ly Indestructible, which cannot bo said of any other. This Item saves many dol lars. Let us show" you .the difference. We are open from 8 A. M." till 9:50 P. M. Wright's Music House, 349 Washington street sole agents for Oregon. WHERE TO DINE. "What to eat" solved correctly at the Portland Restaurant 305 Washington. Special six-course dinner at the Imperial Hotel restaurant today, 50 cents; second floor; take elevator, 12 to 8 P. M. OPEN AT NIGHT.. The John Barrett Company, 134, Sixth, corner Alder, until after Christmas. r Portland-St. Louis. Do you snow about the new tourist service between Portland and St Louis and Memphis? Call up O. R. & N. ticket office. Third and Washington. High-Grade. Pianos tor Rent. Sold on easy installments. Pianos tuned and repaired. H. Slnshelmer. 72 Third ex. For a Social Game of Billiards, Parlors, 127 6th, adjoining Oregonlan Bidg. Toy Trunks X Toy Trunks l Harris Trunk Co., Morrison, near 2d. Habitual constipation cured and the bowels strengthened by the regular use of Carter's Little Liver Pills In small doses Don't forget tnls. -THE NAME U EYERVTW4NG Estcrbrook on a pen Is, guaraatee ef Jackson A stub pen. popular. uver 150 other styles every pu stationers A Accept nois i&a absolute its excellence No, 442. Increasingly Try it. varieties of to suit pose. All have thwr, ubstitute. THE ESTERBROOK STEEL. PEN CO. WoHu,Cd.N.J. U Jeta Sfettt. N.Y. SAVE FUELWORRY "IF YOUR DEALER TRIES TO TALK YOU INTO THE MISTAKE OF BUYIHG ANOTHER MAKE.WMTE TO US.- HEXTER, MAY & CO. PORTLAND, OR. 7 7 7 more days of our great Xmas sale. Think of ltl Only 7 days and Xmas will be here. Now is the time to buy a useful present. Our special sale will con tinue until December 24. THE WHITE IS KING BARTLETT & PALMER, COR. CTH ANp ALDER STS.. Opposite Oregonlan bid?.' Phone South 2401. Portland. Rlpans Tabulcs, doctors find, a good prescrip tion tor mankind. 10 for Sc. at druggists'- MEMORANDUM Por Reference When Shopping Burnt Leather Novelties Memo Books, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c Address Books, ea. $1.00,$ 1.25 Comb Case and Comb,each 25c Pen Wipers, each 25c, 35c, 50c Match Boxes, each 25c,35c,50c Purses, each 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c Tobacco Bags. ..each 35c, 50c Cigar Cases each $1.50 Playing Cards and Cases, $1.50. Novelties In Wood Paper Cutters, ea. 15c, 25c, 35c Burro Placques each 15c Puff Boxes each $1.00 Hairpin Boxes each 40c Pin Cushions, 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c All Wood, Leather and Shell Goods Lettered Free Sterling Silver Articles Spoons, eng., each 50c, 75c, $1 Paper Cutters each 75c Hat Pins each $1.50 Tooth Brushes each 75c Corn Knife ea.n 75c Button Hooks each 75c Whist Bells each $1.00 MISTLETOE AtPderd DJ.AVERILL&CO. THE CURIO STORE 331 MORRISON .ST. SOME CHINESE Mandarin coats forrhomo and the ater wear. Canton embroideries In dainty ef-. fects for the tea table. Crepe shawls In black and white, beautifully embroidered. Japanese pictures in cedar frames; every one a beauty. Japanese puroes in leather and embroidered designs. Kimonas in wonderful embroid ered and crope patterns; all suitable for Xmas and at bargain prices. F. J. MORSE & CO., ROOM 321 " . HOTEL PORTLAND' BambooFurniture Wholesale and Retail. R. KOHARA CO. 287 THIRD STREET, PORTLAND OR. $5 PAINLESS DENTISTRY Dr. Fred Prehn. Delcum. bide. Full set teeth. Gold crowns. 22 K Bridge work. 22K Philadelphia graduate. All the latest appli ances for doing perfect work. Fred Prehn. The Dekum. cor. Bd and Washington. Portland. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Ihl Park HotI g& FINEST CAFES WEST OF NEW TORK. $50,000 IN RECENT IMPROVEMENTS. Open Jan. 3d to May 15. J. R. HAYES, Under New Management. C. A. BRANT. Lessees. fir F f RRftWN 361X13 and EAR diseases. rralc IVJTxrc BiS Sale Today V J II Ffl IV I C W NEW MONTE CARLOS AND VAV Wkl.. A W T BOX JACKETS IN ALL SIZES Our coats are selling very rapidly. The garment makers evidently hit the mark for this season's coats struck the public's fancy as never before. A Clearing in the Cloak Room Today Not a more progressive department in the shop. We .emphasize the material, make and fit of our exclusive Monte Carlos and Norfolk Jack ets, and let the values speak for themselves. We Can Fit Any Lady in Any Size Extra fine and extra size black Capes and Jackets made expressly to our order for Christ mas presents and Christmas gifts were received yesterday per Northern Pacific Express. Same will be placed on sale today with balance of our stock at reduced Saturday prices. N(w Is Your Time to Select Garments We will take charge of any garment you may select and deliver same promptly Christmas eve. to any part of the city. Fix firmly in your mind this Cloak and Suit Department of ours. Not a garment leaves this department but has merit and sterling value to it. Suits, Skirts and Silk Waists The greatest opportunity a woman ever had to buy perfect-fitting Suits,-Walking Skirts, French Flannel Waists, and all the late evening shades in Silk Waists. Special Saturday reduction on every garment in stock. - - - SPECIALS FOR XMAS - - -French Albatross, in cream, pink, nile, old rose, new blue, and cardinal. Cream Mohairs and Alpacas for evening wear at reduced prices. All shades in Opera Colored Silks for Spring 1903 at Xmas prices. New Corsets and new Kid Gloves for Christmas arriving fast and furious. Headquarters for stand ard goods and standard makes. McAllen & McDonnell POPULAR DRY GOODS HOUSE The store noted for good . Koo&m at lowest prices. Cor. Third and Mcfrrison STORE OPEN TILL 9:30 P. M. T f liARGEST CLOTHIERS IS THE SOUTHWEST. S. W. CORNER OF FOURTH AND MORRISON STREETS. . : OVERCOATS Men who count style correctness as an indispensable requisite of a garment prefer an overcoat sold by us to any except the very best merchant tailored, MEN'S STYLISH m OVERCOATS - Long and medium lengths, full box back, plain black and dark Oxfords and fancy overplaid coatings all sizes, at $10 to $153 $18, $20, $25, $30 and $35, Finer grades up to $55 MEN'S SUITS ':; In all wanted styles, fabrics and sizes swell broad shoulders, hand-felled collars, self-retain fronts, etc., etc. $10, $15, $18, $20, $25, $30 and $35. Iijl MB lliti lip : We make a specialty of clothing for even ing and afternoon wear and carry the largest assortments to be found in the Northwest. HOLIDAY FURNISHING GIFTS In making a gift to a man at Xmas time there's nothing that's more appropriate or that will be more appreciated than some article to wear, such as Smoking Jackets, Bath Robes, Pajamas, Neckwear, Sus penders, Hats, Fancy Vests, Hose, Shirts, Underwear, etci And Traveling Requisites would be much appreciated. Don't fail to see them A Puzzlin Question You are in doubt what to send friends as a Christmas remem brance? Something inexpen sive, yet proper and timely. OUR GUARANTEE IS: Money Back If Not Satisfied The box Is put up in two sizes 60c and 5120. Sent by mall, securely packed, on receipt of 75c or $1 50. Safe arrival guaran- - teed. To Help You "We have designed a box with a handsome spray of Holly Leaves and Berries embossed on the top In natural colors, and tied with two dainty bows of ribbon. The box Is carefullv nackr! in three divisions, one with French Fruits, anothpr with Delicious Chocolates, and the third with an assort ment of Dainty Creams. Noutrat. Bon-Bons. etc. Thn whnio prettily decorated with Candled Violets. Silver Dracres. tr. nvar the top we place a lace paper mat. bon-bon sooon and a Chrfntmna card. Altogether, the most attractive Christmas Packaae possible- to put up, and a MOST ACCEPTABLE GIFT. The; candy is absolutelr tou aim 14UAC 1UUUO 1U UU1 UWU iiUJLUl y . Swetland & Son 273 Morrison Near Fourth CANTO No. 17 1 CHRISTMAS CAROLS I .1 ft Christmas Economy Buy your Christmas spectacles from a house where the recip ient's eyes are certain to be cor rectly fitted after presentation. Frames and lenses are dear at any price unless clear vision goes with them. Open evenings until after Christmas WALTER REED The Optician I T 411 Clrfh Cfronf nrecrnnlan Rnffrflntr X Now is the time to buy a nice pair of fancy slippers for some loved one. KN5QHTS keep the best. WHO'S YOUR CLOTHIER? TRY US THE HANDSOMEST LINE OF HAND-TAILORED Suits and Overcoats PORTLAND HAS EVER SEEN $14.85 STORE OPEN EVEN1NQS Salem Woolen Mills Store "Strongest Overcoat House In the State." 85-87 Third Street, Between Stark and Oak Streets.