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THB OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND. FRIDAY EVENINO. DBCBMBBB It, 1104. I ; T: The Question Is Do j You Care To Save ? ! IF YOU DO, JUST BEAR IN MIND THAT TOMORROW IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO CHOOSE AMONG OUR ELEGANT $15.00 $18.00 and $20.00 oo IT Suits and Overcoats for IS OUR BOAST TO SELL THE BEST. In Our Superior Boys' Department. The First Ten Boys' Suits Sold Tomorrow Morning, Each Customer Will Receive ABSOLUTELY FREE 2 Pair of Heavy Ribbed Hose or a Handsome 50c Necktie WELCH ...THB AMERICAN CLOTHIER... 221-223 Morrison Street, Cor. First z AT THE THEATRES. "CamMe" at the Columbia. The time remaining In which to take advantage of the opportunity to ae the grand production or "CamUle" at the Columbia is rapidly drawing to a close. Tonight's performance and tomorrow'a matinee and evening performance will cloae the week. From an artistic stand point, "CamJUe" can well be said to have been one of the greatest successes of the past season ao far. and Miss Countlss especially haa wan perhaps the greatest triumph of her Portland career. The . Charity Ball." The announcement that Belasoo and De Mllle's "The .Charity Ball" la to be the holiday attraction at the Columbia has been received everywhere with genu ine delight. While the great play has keen aeldom seen hare, nevertheless from its high standing and almoat in ternational fame It Is to a greater or less extent familiar to every theatre goer In Portland. "The Charity Ball" will open Sunday afternoon. There will be a special matinee on Monday, De cember 26. "The Star of Bethlehem." "The Star of Bethlehem." a beautiful and appropriate Christmas story, will be presented at the Marquam Orand theatre next Friday afternoon and night, Saturday afternoon and night by the famous Bon Greet player of London. wHh m.il. aitrh m. nronounced Impres sion In "Everyman." the great morality olav. "The Star of Bethlehem" will be given under the auspices of the Ladles' society of the Portland Babies' home. Will Cakewalk Against Troubadours. The buck and wing contest at the Em 1m v. a. h tnni.ht hAtween the mem bers of the Black Pattl Troubadoura and the local prise dancers promises to oe a big event Tomorrow night the cham pion cakewalkers of the northwest will niinvnr to win the cash nrlse from the Troubadours. Standing room will be at a premium tonight and tomorrow, as the public are very much Interested In this kind of amusement. The regular Let Us Suggestl a Suitable Gift for an Xmas Present lay OW wouldn't a nice pair of Slip- I pars be appreciated or say a pair $ of good Shoes? We can suit you in - b . m a m tiA a a a X eitner nma, ana n quamj, s7io etna x price KmJr SBasBaBafaBfl c5a matinee tomorrow will also be well attended. Maxine Elliott in "Her Own Way." Msjilne Elliott in the successful Clyde Fitch comedy. "Her- Own Way," will appear at1 the Marquam Orand thestre aa the Christmas attraction Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The coming of Miss Elliott In this comedy, which enjoyed the prestige of a run at four different New Tork theatrea in suc cession, is one of the Important events or the seaaon, and the box office lndl cations are that Miss Elliott's engage ment will be notably successful. Seats are now selling. PERVERSE BARGE DELAYS BRIDGE Wltout Provocation, It Lets Load of Donkey Engine and Rivets Into the River. MORRISON STREET IS YET CLOSED TO TRAFFIC Material Lost Waa Urgently Needed for Completion of WorkTo Be Duplicated. Into the depths of the west channel undsr the Morrison bridge swing span a donkey engine and a lot of rivets and materials used in the completion of ths draw slid ungraceful. Those needed srticles were given their untimely bafh by the aotlon of a perverse derrick barge, and for ths lank of them work on the bridge haa been delayed. Secretary Butler, of the Pacific Con struction company, placed an order in San Francisco Immediately for more rlveta and the loat material. 'We will be delayed In consequence about a week. I fear," said ha this morn ing. "However, ws will work with all oosslble dispatch, and earnestly nope that oars may cross the draw by the first of ths year or a Uttle later, we were unfortunate In the accident at this time when every energy was bent to finish the bridge." Raising the donksy engine will nut be a difficult problem With the pier on one aide and a large barge on the other, the craft that tried to get be neath the surface of the river will also be righted quickly. In the meantime the aaat channel or the draw 'Is open to river traffic LADIES READ THIS! How to Get a Box of Six Handsome Handkerchiefs Free. Aa our holiday presen to the ladles we ars giving a bos of six handsome hand kerchiefs to ths lady bringing in a gen tleman for a ault or overcoat, or to the lady purchasing ault or overcoat for man or boy. Besides, wa are giving toys free with boys' wear, and useful souve nirs with men's wear. Ladles are re auested to ask for the box of handker chiefs after purchase is completed, and to mention In which paper aha saw this announcement. Lion Clothing company. reliable outfitters to msn and boys, 166 and 168 Third street near Morrison. Christmas Souvenirs at Columbia. Tomorrow afternoon at the "Camilla matinee, given by the Columbia stork company, Mlaa Countlss, ths charming issuing woman, will present to every mue gin in attendance, a pretty Christ mas souvenir. AND YOU 6ET A BOX OF CHOICE CANDY FREE With Every Pair of Shoes Slippers for Ail Patent Kid Slippers, French Kid Slippers, Via Kid Slip pers, Velvet Embroidered Slippers, Pelt Slippers, Felt, Fur Trimmed, Slippers, all styles and prices from 50c Up Shoes for All Patent Kid Shoes, Patent Corona Colt Shoes, French Kid Shoes, Vici Kid Shoes, Velour Calf Shoes, Box Calf Shoes, High Cut Shoes, all the new styles and shapes at economical prices. "Yon Yonson" an Old Friend. Shsklng hands with aa old frland Is eimosi as gooa as announcing ths re turn of "Ton Yonson" to this oommu nity. "Ton" comes to the Empire the tre four nights of next week, starting with the usual Sunday matinee (Chrlat- maa day). There wUl also be a matinee Monday, which Is a legal holiday. The 'Lumbermen's Quartet" this year la composea or rour msn who gavs up their positions In a church choir to travel with Ton Yonson." and thus become acquainted with the country In a practical way. The Grand's Great Card. Testerday afternoon about t o'clock a Are occurred on Washington street. at the corner of Twelfth street. Within 10 minutes Eldrldge, the sand picture artist at the Orand. had reproduced the scene out of sand to the delight of many. Bvery number on the bill con tinues to give entire satisfaction, and the story dim with kfs humorous situa tions regularly provokes a cyclone of laughing fun. AND A BOX OF CHOICE CANDY FREE WITH EVERY PAIR OF SHOES Baron's Shoe Store 230 and 232 Morrison Street Mmar Second Strmtt The Store for the Economical The Honey Savers In Shoes The Star's Qalaxy. One of the greatest English soubrettes on the vaudeville stage Is appearing this week at tne mar theatre. She la also a very clever female mimic and unlike all American aoubrettea Another feature is that of the Mexican quintet from the City of Mexico. Zat Zan, the knife thrower; J. W. Clifford, Dutch comedian; Whelan and Jones, in their Chinese act, and Herbert, the frog-man, compose a program which is unexcelled. Bijou Menu Today. Following is part of the Bijou menu today: Popular matinees, coupons pre sented entitling holder to chance at wstch; at 9 o'clock the watch Is present ed. The holder of the right coupon must be at the theatre, or the nearest gets the watch. Weetln'a appearance as ueorge Washington, Napoleon. Sousa and President Roosevelt la s unique per formance. Solllee Dlndall alone la worth a visit. Special Price Matinee. Tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 2 .15 o'clock a special price matinee will be given at the Marquam Orand theatre, when the beautiful musical play "The Princes Chic" will be the bill. The music and lyrics of "Princess chic" are decidedly good and should be heard by all lovers of opera. Last performance tomorrow Xmaa eva Fine Program at the Arcade. The great hit at the Arcade theatre thla week la the trapses swinging of Pern Hart a girl of 7. Her work Is en cored many times by adults and Juve niles. Irene Franklin, America's great est oornettat, Is another feature act of the program. The rest of the program at this popular playhouse la exceptional ly good. - Tor Mother's Sake" at Empire. "For Mother's Sake, a beautiful pas toral play, with the little sunbeam. Ma rie Heath. In the cast, will be the at traction at the Empire theatre three nights next weak, starting Thursday. There will also be a matinee Saturday. Holiday Bill at Baker. The opportunity to see a great feature bill at tha Baker la row yours. Bvery act cn the bill thla weak Is the beat, and ths variety la ao great that every taate will be pleased Mile. Vita, the alack wire artist, the mysterious Aga and alx other strong acts make a great bill. Money Given Away. Santa dsns will give away IS In gold at each performance at the Lyric to night. Hare's your chance to get aome extra Christmas money find see one of Portland's Greatest Book Store Got That Present Yet? Not too late to secure all sorts of pretty knick knacks at bottom prices. Smokers' Sets Brush and Comb Sets Manicure Sets Ladies' Purses and Boos Paper and Envelopes Fountain Pens ti. op. THESE GOODS MUST GO The J. K. GILL CO. Booksellers and Stationers. THIRD AND ALDER. at Uttle Price 10 Per Cent Off On $5 and Over Just to test this ad. and see if you appreciate our offer, wo will give a 10 per cent cash discount on all bills bought here tomorrow (Saturday), if you mention mis ad. We guarantee the prices quoted here to be from 15 to 25 per cent lower than any other house in the city, and the styles and qualities shown the very best Every article new, this 's goods. Men's Suits and Overcoats We are positively showing the best line of new, mis sea son's goods in Suits and Overcoats that can be found in the city and at from 25 to 33 1-3 per cent cheaper than our competitors. A look will convince you. Morrison street bridge is closed and we must have business at any cost We will pay your car fare both ways on every $1.00 purchase and over. - $9.00 Suit or Overcoat... S5.95 $10.00 Suit or Overcoat. S6.75 $12.50 Suit or Overcoat. 8.50 $15.00 Suit or Overcoat 11.25 $16.00 Suit or Overcoat ..12.95 New Fall and Winter HATS at Big Reduction All our $8 Hats All our $2 Hats... O BXA ........... .evesesFv ML45 ee i All Our $2 and $150 Pants In Cassimeres and Worsted, Fancy Stripes for $1.50 swflBasssB '""wH BL ' ' iHvSeBrWBwsBW Many Useful Christmas Presents on show here in our Men's and Boys' Furnishing Departments. ROSENSTEIN Men's and Boys' Outfitters 236 Morrison Street 1862-COAL COAL 1904 ROCK SPRINGS COAL CO. Sell the Only Genuine Rock Springs COAL, in the City. WHY? Be cause we are the exclusive aganta far the Union Pacific Coal Co. There Is but one Rook Springs In Wyoming, and the mlnee ware opened In lltl by tha union Pacific, which Is the sole owner and miner of Hook Springs Coal Don't be deceived by any Imitation or wouldbe Rock Springe. Rock Springs Coal Co. ctwwr. ft IF YOU HAVE CATARRH Th esa as easel taMuy if yea ass Da. Ms asrsnrs catamk ovaa. Pries, os. slate, il.M. For Sale by the LAUEDAVIS DRUG CO, "Well, Here We An Again!" Mora amply p rovlded and with batter stock for Christmas buying and Christ maa giving than ever in the history of mis establishment. And that speaas better things than mere else of supply. xor tne very spoils lower for ths very largeness of our spaas lower selling price Pocket and earring knlvi rices to you. In tnlves. tools, etc. every statement nerein made is or proof if you will but all. ea ask Aver 6 Co rageiBps We want to sell at close figures, a complete line of Andirons Cast Brass and Wrought Iron, Im ported Folding Screens, Brass- and Black Wood Baskets, Coal Baskets, Fire Sets, Electric Table Lamps, Bellows for your fire-place, Hand-Carved Hearth Brushes. Driftwood Blaze sprinkled on your wood fire in your grate after the fire has burned low, will pro- ' duce most beautiful colors. One application will last all evening. The JOHN BARRETT COMPANY 1