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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 31, 1905)
SCHEME Tit STREET RAILWAY Meier & Frank Stored "Centennial Sale" Blanket Franchise Would Be ' Unlimited by Amend ment." Store Closed Tomorrow V COMPETITION SHUT OUT How the "Portland Consolidated Is Endeavoring to Make Its 3Io nopoly Complete for Dovn Toivn Business District. In order to secure new car franchises In downtown streets on the fame terms as the "blanket"- franchises, .and to secure Immunity from limitations placed on such grants by the present charter all with a view to shutting out competitive lines the Portland Consolidated Railway Com pany wants the "street railway fran chise" amendment adopted by the people In the election next Monday. The charter now provides that no street-car franchise shall be granted by the Council "for a longer period than 25 yearF." and also that no such grants shall be allowed "without lair compensation to the city therefor": and further, that the Council shall have power to compel one company to yield the use of its tracks to a competing company "for any distance not exceeding five blocks oyer said street." But these provisions in the charter are not contained in the blanket franchises, and cannot avail against them, for the franchises -were granted before th6 char ter went into effect. Franchises granted since the charter went into effect, more than two years ago. are, however, hedged by those limitations. The proposed amendment removes those limitations. In Interest of Consolidated. Consequently, it is in the interest of the Portland Consolidated Railway Company that the amendment should be adopted, for then the company would have oppor tunity to secure new franchises on valua ble streets without paying the city there for, and to bold them exclusive against other companies. The life of the blanket franchises will run yet 274 years; there fore, should the 25-year limitation of the charter be suspended, the Portland Con solidated could get a franchise whose dur ation would be 2 years longer than al lowed by the charter. Should the amendment be adopted, it will be possible to make the franchises granted thereunder just as If dated back before the present charter, when the blanket franchises were allowed- to the city & Suburban Railway Company and the Portland Railway Company: for the amendment provides that franchises granted under its terms "shall In all re spects be deemed embodied in and an In tegral part of such grant, as though ex pressly embodied In and made an Integral part of the ordinance granting such right." Blanket Franchise Extension. The blanket franchises were granted under the old charter instead of the new. because the street-car companies desired more favorable terms than the new char- ti fooX'a rictr-m 1 ft A nH nrnxr Hir the proposed amendment, the new char ter restrictions would avail no more than before the charter went into operation. The ostensible purpose of the amend ment is to facilitate franchise grants to car companies for track extensions not more than 1300 feet long, and for connect ing tracks. Since the two big street-car systems were united, the consolidated company has desired to connect the tracks of the one with the tracks of the other In the business district, and to that end to lay tracks in streets now unoccupied. These new tracks would be exclusive, and here would come the hardest rub to the city. The consolidated company has almost a complete monopoly in the busi ness district already: the amendment would open opportunity to make the mo nopoly more exclusive; for, by throwing exclusive tracks into new streets, the consolidated company could bar out competitors. .THE CARNIVAL OF VENICE lilrairy's Great "Trail" Attraction Is . Now ltcady for Opening Day. "When the" gates of the Exposition are thrown open at noon Thursday the prin cipal amusement enterprise within the grounds.' Kiralfy's wonderful spectacle, "Jh"e Carnival -of Venice," will be com plete, and ready for the entertainment of the pleasureieekers. " It is beyond ques tion the greatest production of .its kind ever seen In the United State? antk will pale Into insignificance "America" and ' ".Louisiana," hitherto the greatest ever attempted.. The entire company of 500 noted performers haf completed rehear sals and Is awaiting the opening perform ance.. It will be open day and. night. General 'admission will be 25 cents, the greatest amusement bargain ever offered. SPECIALS TODAY. Ladles white and linen color lawn shirt waists, lace and embroidered yoke and front, worth $1.75 and $2. today 9Sc. The $3. and $3.50 grades go for J1.95. French kid gloves. 51.50 and 51.75. fitted and war ranted today. 65c Silk gloves, new Shades, ioc grade today for COc See us today for ribbons, sun umbrellas, silk petticoats, silk coats, silk shirtwaist suits and jackets. McAllen & McDonnell, the. store noted for best goods at lowest prices. SUNDAY TRIP0N COLUMBIA Steamer Bailey Gatzert makes the" round trip to Cascade Locks next Sun day. The Gatsert.ls the finest craft afloat. on western waters, view the grand scenery In comfort. Finest of meals' served. First-class band will discourse sweet music throughout the day. Land ing and wharf foot of Alder streeC Phone Main 914. ON THE CLEAN LIST. The School of Domestic Science has not sot my place on the clean list, but the ladles of Portland are Invited to come and ree the finest' meat market on the Coast. Everything new. We don't ask you to purchase anything, just come and see what a modern meat market looks like. Deerys. 13th and Jefferson. CASCADES QN THE TRAIL Greatest architectural and most beautiful attraction of the . EL Louis "World'a Fair. BUSCCESg ITEMS. If Safer I Catttec TertlC 3C cure aes ttat eta tad well-tried rmey. SU. ' TlMtWi et!las Syr. for ckMnt ttMfai&x It etftM the eMM. wTteBi ife PUM, PORTLAND MUST SUPPLY HER XP6SITION APPAREL TODAY We are ready for another record-breaking days' business In every department the sendee has, been greatly increased; more salespeople, more cashiers, more cash boys and girls, more deliveries and the greatest stocks of merchandise on the Pacific Coast This, combined with the phenomenal "Centennial; Sale ? bargains, is attracting to Portland's largest and best store an immense army of buyers Today's special offerings are of great importance to thrifty buyers At every turn matchless .values in seasonable merchandise greet the store visitor Never before has the mighty dollar gone as far as it will go here today Every Hem worthy investigation Merchandise Purchased Today on Credit Goes on June Account $2.50 Allover Embroideries 98c 1500 yards of beautiful lunglish embroideries in dotted and. others desirable effects for -waists trimmings, etc.; values up to Q O $2.50 a yard on sale at this law price of, yard. . TUMJw 3500 yards of Corset Cover Embroideries, all the newest and prettiest, designs; regular 50c values on sale today at, yard 25 French Underwear 4 Off 3000 pieces of "high-class hand-embroidered French ! muslin JJnder wear,the prettiest pieces Paris has ever sent us gowns skirts, drawers,..CQrset covers and chemise, beautiful-styles in great assort ment; choose tomorrow only, from the -entire 'stock, at a reduction of 25 per cent from regular selling prices; tfune brides A. should anticipate their needs at ihis saving...?.... f-' J Corset-Covers 200 .dozen cambric-Corset' Cov ers, lace and embroidery:, trim med, clusters of tucks, inser tions, ribbons, etc, all sizes; best 40c values in great variety at the low price"of 25 Drawers 23cPi 100 dozen cambric Drawers, hemstitched and lace trimmed styles, big. full sizes, well made. The best 35c values ever sold are yours today at 23p WOMEN'S VESTS 1 8c 100 dozen women's new lace lisle Tests in the very 'best style, low ueck, no sleeves rib bon and crochet trimmed, all sizes, marvelous Value today nriS"l0W 18C price MEN'S SHIRTS 25 dozen men's fine white shirts, French plaited bosom, neat stripe effects, made of the finest quality cambric, all sizes ; our best $1.50 (T 1 f Q values on sale for P " MEN'S TIES 37c 200 dozen men's new Fom-in-Hand Ties, wide and medium styles, in pongees, changeable silk, figured silks, etc., very best patterns and colorings; our best 50c values on ?f sale today at, each 2 w GAS STOVES $4.75 Special lot of 30 Gas Stoves with oven, good model for light housekeeping; regular $ 6.25 value on sale to- C day at ip'Te -J Gas Plates in all sizes . and ' grades at the lowest prices. NAPKINS 3c EACH 2000 fringed white Napkins and Dcilics, all are slightly mussed from being used in window decorations, sizes 15x15 inches; greatest value ever offered at, each.... . CHILDREN'S HATS 200 children's, fine white Milan Straw Hats, trimmed with gros grain ribbon; best and most serviceable styles for children ; regular $2.25 values ? 1 for, each.., P 500 Comforters $ 1 .49 Ea. 500 Silkoline Covered Comforters, .full size, white cotton filled, very best, patterns and" colorings; eye.ry one-in the'Iotregulaf,$2.00' C l AjQt value, your, choice -at the lowtfprice of. .' v. tT2F . 300 pairs of 10 all-wopl Grayt Blankets; our best 3150 " 0 ?C value on sale'.tocbiy at this low price...-....'. .....V C y Greatpeciai lot of Indian Stools Third Floor each . . . v . . .89' "Cheneys $Ti35 Foulards 89c. 1200 yards of-Gheneys'ambus'Foulard Bilk, the best America pro duces, 24 inches wide, dots .and; figures in allthe leading colors and. combinations, idesirable-f or, waists, suits, dresses, etc; a special puf-v chase enables jis to offer the regular $1-25 grade for, yard. . . . -.89. $ 1 0 to$Q TrimmedHats Choose tomorrow' frqmour entire stock.of high-cbiss pattern -Hats, im-. ported and domestifc" models, in all the newest snajies arid trimmings, beautiful creations ffdraT'tfee foremostvartisis o Europe and America y regular prices Tange.ftoriv510.00 up ta -$40.00 A"t 2AG Pfir . each. Bargains extra ordinary for today at 5" IVtJ 25c RIBBONS 14c 3000 yards of" all pure silk taf feta and satin taffeta Ribbons, i3V2 inches wide, .black, . white and all the leading shades; reg ular 20c and 25c values on sale at. the low price of, yard 14i WASH BELTS !5c 50 dozen white pique and duck wash Belts, . fancy designs in blue, white and red stitching, gilt and nickel buckles, ail sizes; great -special value at the low price of..'.'..' 15t SOctVEILINGS 38c 5000 yards 'Tuxedo -.net black dotted veilings, also plain black meshes, big -variety-of styles; regula'r, 50c values on sale to todajat this low"" i'fJ-. price, yard ...;.?.: . : OXFORDS $1.39 PR.- 500 pairs of women's Oxford Ties, black and tan vici kid, all sizes; the greatest shoe value ever offered -at $1.39 J. & T. Cousins' Tan Oxfords, new shipments .-just received, pair 3.50 and I?4.00 SILK GLOVES 39c 1000 pairs of all pure silk Gloves, 2-clasp style in black and white only, sizes up to 0Vrj grand special value at the low. price of 39i 25c 'KERCHIEFS 15c' 200 dozen women's -fina Swiss embroidered Handkerchiefs, hemstitched and embroidered borders, Teneriff and floraldgja. sijm's ; regular sale for, each 'A. - iv T $28 Tailored Suits $21.25 Great special lot of Women's Tailored Suits in jacket, blouse and eton stylesPanama cloths, voiles, serges, Sicilians and shepherd worsteds This season's very best models in brown, black, green, tan, grays and checks Every suit handsomely made and finished Skirts of the latest fashion The lot includes our best $26 and S28 garments Your choice S 2 1 2 today at the exceptionally low price of, each H New long coat homespun suits $15.00 to $35.00 $ 1 1 Shirred Yoke Skirts $4.55 100 of the new shirred yoke Skirts on sale today at a wonderfully low price, alpacas, plain or barred etaraines, granite cloths and serges; colors are cham pagne, tan, grays, black, white, brown and checks; regular $11.00 values on sale at the'remarkably low price of. . .". . ':. . Our showing of Silk Shirtwaist Suits is the largest and best in the 'city, every new, pretty style in all grades from $18.00 jip to $50.00 Second Floor. $4.55 June Wedding Gifts at Very. Low Prices Cut Glass Berry Bowls, fancy cut. medium sire; regular $5.50 o values for , 56.75 Cut Glass. Bowls R.1.4S Cut. Gla Suear and Creamer, -very best cuts; ts.00 value, for cc 1Q this sale, pair s0.00 Cut Glast Sugar and Creamer, best cut; J1.50 value, for this fQ sale. paJi , JpJ.cV Cut Glass Salt and Peppers, sterling tons, $5.00 value, for this ale, pair r. 1 3 Sterling Silver Bon-Bon Dishes; reg ular J5.io values, on sale r a o t for 9.3t ' Sterling Silver Cream Ladles, assorted patterns: $2.25 values for this sale Sterling. Silver Berry Spoons, French gray flnlsh; J5.00 value, for a -j this sale r 1 3 Chafing Dishes, fancy handles, best burner; regular $S.50- value. .97.89 Chafing Dish Trays, with or without handles; J2.50 values (base- c 1 70 menu - st" Cut Glass Water Bottles JS.50 values for 54.C0 values for. $5.19 ....$3.79 Cut Glass Oil or Vinegar Bot- r Vq ties; regular $3 -values........ vmr.W? 6-inch Cut Glass" Nappies $1S Cut Glass Bowls 914.-4T Sterling Silver Bread Tray, .-French' gray finish, regular 120.00 value, for 10.0J Sterling Silver Bowls, 'medium size; $20.00 values for this low c 1 c o o price 1 0,o 150,000 Towels at Sale Prices Supply your Summer towel needs this week and the saving will surprise you 150,000 towels, face towels, bath tow els, damask towels, etc., towels of all sizes and grades marked at tempting prices Housewives, hotel and board-inghouse-keepers should buy liberally of these offerings 10.0 dozen iiemmed cotton Huck Towels, red border, "each AC 200 dozen bleached Cotton . Huck Towels, fringed. 17x30 Inches, great values, each CC 40(i dozen bleached Union Huck mn Towels, 17x32 Inches ............ IUC 400 dozen bleached Union Huck Towels, 20x33 inches, 20c values, for. each.. 12c S different styles of "Wash Cloths, all hemmed, ready for use. great value .at. each 4C Knotted fringe Damask Towels, Q our best 25c values '. . 1VC All Toweling at tne lowest prices. Table Linens low prfced. All-linen hemmed Huck Towels, ZZx 40 incnes. pc values, rpr . Webb's famous alf-llnen grass bleached Huck Towels, regular 50c grade. . .T38c 100 dozen hemmed bleached Turkish vA . Bath Towels, 50c Krrade. big size. ea..O-5C 400 dozen bleached Turkish. Bath Towels, js;ood size, wonderful value buy all,Q you want at, each .zfC Unbleached Turkish Bath Towels, i J 500 dozen1 of the 25p grade at, each. 10C Great 5ale of Refrigerators Basem't Special -lot o 40 Guriey Refrigerators to be sold this week at low prices. Three models. G-olden oak finish with removablClce compartments; -mineral wool lined; economical Ice consumers - $ S. KelTrigerators, reduced. to the low prjee of &S $12.75 -Refrigerators, reduced lothe low price of .sii.is $17.30 .Refrigerators, reduced'to the low price of , 138 -Gas Stovesuas nates, uil -tiioves. bcreea JJoors and w maow screens. Lawowers ahH all warm weather housekeeping 1-elpsa.t the'-very lowest prjew- Sele ?rtiana ajsrnis ior tne laraous Menins-Jisir steel Hnge tAnd Cok Stove---lest on earth; 50 per cent more heating and cooking- capsclty tfean any other -afjake. r WomensNeckwear Washable Embroidery Stocks in 'a big variety of good styles, regular 35c values, on sale for, each..lB Cream Net Lace Ties, wide and nar row effects, . two-yard lengths .with flowered ends, 3oe.to 50c values, for ......24 Serviceable white Butchers' Linen Tab Stock Ties, embroidered in light blue and white; 65c values fori39 Narrow Embrpidery and Linen Lawn fagotted Turnovers; special ?lot"of' 10c to 25c values for. . . .'. v . . -4. $1.75 Lawn Waists 98c A great special purchase of 2000 wom en's Lflwn Waists arrived just in time to take part in tHe "Centennial Sale"' The grandest 'birgain m new -waists -you have ever had the opportunity to buy so early in the season Handsome lawn waists with round 6r square yoke, trimmed in- lace embroidery - or tucks, also white with black polka dots A great assortment for your choosing All sizes and every waist is $ 1 .75 Value Your choice at 98c Knit Underwear Women's low-neck, sleeveless Swiss ribbed vests, fancy stitched, in allt sizes: great special value to- y day at each .-. &LG Women's Jersey-ribbed" bleached lisle Pants, umbrella style, lace- - in trimmed, 50c values, pair. . . . . . OztC 50 dozen women's white ribbed "Vests. -high neck and longr sleeves nicely finished; all elzes; great special re value at i ,fc,...lOC Women's inlported-Swiss ribbed Vests, high neck. Ion? sleevcsfpure IQ. white; SSc value, for low price ot. 50c LACES 25 300 'yards of Vajenciennes. Laces .and - Insertions, .pretty patterns; values,. up to S3c dozen yards, for. r. dozen yards - ,...JC 40c EMIJICHDERIE5 19c;YD yards of Swiss and Nainsook EdEingrs and Insertions, very best , tlealsns In grreat assortment; value to 4c yaro ior ine low price tVjw" 4 of, yard FAIRY SOAP 3Sc 'DOZEN 100J cakes of the famous Fairy Soap "It floats." Buy all you want at t'he low price of, dozen cakes -. ..JJC ' E,ewls and ".Clark and Oregon Sou--ve'nir Spoons, in great as- ' gLr sortment, J1.00 values OTirC 100,dozen men'sGolf Shirts In Ma-T-draiv Cloths ai'd Plain blue, .tan and navy Chambrays, all sizes; marvelous value At-this lo en. prfcf , 5ach- . .". .'J . -. . JVC Men's.' Negligee Shirts in Pongee color wash fabric, attached q collar, regular, $1 values .. .OTyC 1"00 dozea men's 'Golf Shirts, In Ma dras and. Oxford1 Cloths, new.fancy stripes, all sizes: regular ?1 values, each ........ ....5C RIBBON- SALE 4000 yards of all" pure silk Ribbons In satin - taffeta, taffeta warp print polka-dots and fancy striped Ribbons. 3 to 4 inches wide;. best 25e and 30c values; a, great va- . rlety of leading styles at, n yard, IpC All. p'ure silk Taffeta Ribbons, in black, white and all leading suaces. 4 Inches wide, suitable for neckwear, girdles, etc., 35"c y value, for, yard 1C 65c fancy, polka-dot and warp-print Ribbons, new-and pretty designs, 4 to 5 Inches wide, grand A O value, yard wC Oregou Souvenir Books. Best 25c booK on the market. ... IOC PICNIC GROCERIES LOW PRICED-Phone Private Ex. 4 VIeana Sausage, can 10c HorieradSsn, bottle 10c Hclnzyndla Relish, bottle.-."-. . . .src Sunmer Sjiusage. lb.... v.... 30c McLare'n's Cheese. 2 -Jars:. ...... KJc Durkee's Salad Dressing 10c Styffed Olives ,. ..tOe, 15c.20c 3 pkgs. Saratoga Chips 'for ...33c Unceda Biscuit, pkg ...... 5c Hunt Club Wafers, pkg ..10c "Queen" Olives, bottle 2.1c j "Helns" Prepared Mustard lRc I "Heins" Chow Chow . 30c T Ripe Olives, bottle , .20c aad -lOc I Underwood's Deviled Ham. .13c, 2.1c j-Lunch Tongue, can 20 and 33c 2 cans Roche's .Sardines for. . ; . .2ic I.Nur .Butter. , can.. . . x 2.1c ! BoiVeless Chicken, can 2,1c , Cheese Sandwich, pkg 20c B6ys" VSasK Suits Boys' washable Sailor Suits,, crash and blue strlped Ducks, ages 5 to. 10 years; the greatest Wash Suit value ever offered at.-iult . - VOC Boys -washable Russian. Blouse Suits in plain blue and pink-striped effects, also pink Chambrays.- ages 2a to 6 -years; c ' . marvelous values-at thjs low-price. 1 " B6ya wsshable Knee' "Pants- Tn, irh,ens : and heavj' crashes; also white." duck:' ages e 3 to 15 years-at the low price cifrpr..JUC Boys'-Khaki S.uis, Jpnir. trousers. ct c "plaia military style, 3 'to 14 years. ! Same asaboveMn Norfolk -styles; stilt. .tlXd'j ..Zoung nieix'a White Duck Trousers at very -low prices. Second floor. - Boys washable Suiter, sailor blouse styles. striped CnambraS's". combination collar jjed shield, ages' to 10 years; special e -'- value, v...JVP3" Boys' washable Kilts, crash with red jinUf bluer trimming. 2to4. years; J1.25 value's, 'mr at the law price of ,.,4. .-0"C. Russian Blouse. Suits, in blue or pink striped Chambrays and cheviots .wbltjr du6k ' trimmed, ages 24 to S years, 92.2Sj-i-Ar values for : 1 ?.f. . I CUKTAINS 25 -OFF 500 pairs of Arabian Lace Cur fains in eTuny, Marie Antoin. ette, Soutache and braided ef- i fects, very best patterns; values from i?3.o0 up to G.o0 a pair, your choice at V off. HAMMOCKS $ 1 .-59, 200 new Hammocks, handsome eolorines, canvas weave: bis: j sizes, pillow, wide valance; all L our regular $2.00 values on sale today at $1.59 CAMPSTOOLS 500 Folding Camp Stools, hard wood frames, canvas seat; they are worth 40c each, your choice today at, each 2fl Take on? to the Fair Thursday. Sale, of Hand Bags and Belts Special let of- new Leather Handbags In blaek'browa and -tkns, very latest styles In walrus, leather,, oxidized, gold and nlckerfra'ra3"leajther handles, fitted with purse" and. cardca.se; grcut special. "Centeiiaia-PSale" afv. IJ2T Extra !speclal valiie.in Women's Leatier Hapt3baCtlis season's improved styles fn brown-and black? some ith triple framas; regular values, mi-. onale at low price oX......'...?...r...t.-.....T.i :.......,v..i.,....OJC New Taffeta Silk-Belts, black; whlteand colors.' plaited girdle designs; uiuiaiiy kocki vaiucxat.inis.iqw price. . .z... ..jr. . , - - Buster- Brown" .Belts., all styles-and sixes, each, SecXO-,.. ..50c 1.1c New. Satin and Taffeta HcBelu la "exclusive' stylet laie ssrtmeht' r T c Is pricf, .eacju.;.l,.....-...f-.,vf-'? -' to. select from at this Cofsplete. inew line "of eal orocco. ;wa up. io V9,9 eacs. inspect uim, IUK. ind grains-leather 'Belts, from 50c $2.50 SKIR.TS $1.59 Women's fine white cambric Petticoats, trimmed in two rows of Valenciennes lace insertion, extra ruffle on bottom of flounce edged with '4-inch Valenciennes lace; best $2.50 values on sale for .$3L.59 OUTING SUITS 100 men's $12.50 Outing Silts in homespuns and figured tweeds; turn-up bottoms on pants; belt loops, etc., single or double-breasted coats, bis: va- riety, $12.50 values for $9.95 ROGERS "1847" WARE Pie Servers, fancy patterns, $1.7q values, fojr JTL..48 Sugar Sheels, , all patterns, , 50q values, for 43 50c Butter Knives for 43 Rogers "1847" Pickle Forks, for only 37' Rogers '"1847" Cream Ladles, yA bowl, great value. ..79 Baking Wishes with fancy eovers, : medium aire: regular 4.25 value, for- .$3.47 5. o'clock Teas, high-class. PICNIC SUPPLIES - 'At Special Low Prices. -Tin Tea Spoons, 3c for set of 6. Wood-handled Knives and Forks, 4Sc for set of 6. Tin Cups. 4c each. Paper Plates, 4c dozen. Covered Baskets. 2Sc each. : Plain' White Paper Napkins for 9c hun- dredt' regular 15c value. Dennlson's fancy crepej paper Lunch Sets; beautiful .assortment; 12, nap- Kins ana. a iunpn ciotn;. "Soc.valye forJt:. 16c SALE OF WASH GQCS)S afc Taffeta Foulards, 'a pretCy. wash v- -materialT light, medium and dark ef - fects. checks and dots and mixed pat terns; grgnd special value, 'ojj Dotted Swiss "jlull in all cblofs, flow ered dpts and. mlxed'patterns; 16 2-3c alues. on sal' Xo'r. yd. J C? Balance of our 'Imported French Nets In all the leading shades, a -very handeome.tabric -foKftvening or street wear: SOc vaiuer yard v.. tOc and EOc sUk.-atrJped Voiles,- and. Chif fon de Soles. alU-colors an3- a vesry v handsome .material for waists ana shirtwaist s.ults; great value, "at, Yard '. ,7. ...r-". v? PC