THE MOENING- OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 190.0. A City oi T-cod. New York Herald. The name "LeadvlHe, Colorado," does TMt Impty that the dwellings and paving r made of lead, hut there Is a city In Africa where that mineral Is used success fully for building purposes. Byra is the name of this rather extensive town, which has over 300 buildings built of pure lead. Throe very line public buildings, with beautiful ornamentations, have been con structed from pure lead. Besides, dura Sblttty the cheapness of the mineral is a ,croat consideration. Thus the construc tion of any of these very elaborate build ings never exceeds the cost of $S0.OM. AMUSEMENTS. 34ARQUAM GRAND-CALVIN HEILIG. Mgr. $our nights and Saturday Matinee. Jan. 10, 11. 12 and 13, FREDERICK WARDE. together with Sir. and Sirs. Clarence M. Brune and a ifitreng company of players. Plays to be pre sented: Wednesday night and Saturday Mati nee. "The Lion's Mouth"; Thursday. "Romeo anfi Juliet"; Friday, "The Merchant or Venice"; Saturday night. "Richard III." PRICES Orchestra, ?1.50; entire parquette circle. ?1; balcony, first 3 rows, fl; Daieony. second Z rows, 75c; balcony, last C rows. 50c; gallery. 25c Sale now on for the entire en gagement. MARQUAM GRAND CALVIN HEH-.IG. Mgr. SIX NIGHTS AND TWO MA'll.-yKES, BE GINNING MONDAY. A-'h. 15. THE INCOMPARABLE NEILL COMPANY. THE INCOMPARABLE NEILL COMPANY. THE INCOMPARABLE NEILL COMPANY. JAMES NEILL. SUPPORTED BY AN EX CEPTIONALLY STRONG COMPANY. PRICES Lower floor, except last 3 rows, $1; last S rows, 75c; balcony, first C rows, 75c; balcony, last 6 rows, 50c; gallery. 25c. Seats now selling. OORDRAYS THEATER FOURTH ANNUAL TOUR OF THE FAMOUS MUSICAL FARCE-COMEDY. Tonight and every night this week .and Satur day Matinee, "AT GAY CONEY ISLAND." -AT GAY CONEY ISLAND." -AT GAY' CONEY LSLAND." "AT GAY" CONfcY ISLAND." "AT GAY CONEY ISLAND." A study in newness. Carload of scenery. Twenty-two plaj'ers. Everything new but the title. Usual prices. CORDRAY-S THEATER- ONE WEEK. COMMENCING SUNDAY EVG. JAN. 14. AND SATURDAY MATINEE. Return of a Great Favorite. That Grand and Beautiful Plav. the Idyll of the Arkansas Hills. "HUMAN HEARTS." The companion and succesor to "'Shore Acres." direction Wm. E. Nankeville. An exceptionally strong company, with special scenery for e'ery Act, and exactly as produced at the Fifth-Avenue theater. New York city. 300 consecutive nights. USUAL TRICES. AUCTION SALES TODAY. The larnlture of residence. 340 Fourth eU, cor. Market, at 10 A. M., by S. L. N. Gllman, auctioneer. MEETING NOTICES. UTOPIA REBEKAH LODGE, NO. 02. I. O. O. F. The members of Utopia Lodge. No. C2. X O. O. F., are requested to meet at F. S. Thinning's undertaking parlors, 414 East Alder et., at 12 M. Sunday, Jan. 14, to attend the funeral of Sister Cora M. P. Roberts. Mem bers of sister lodges Invited. By order of Noble Grand, E. DUNNING. CAMELIA CHAPTER. NO. 27. O. E. S. A regular communication this (Saturday) evening at 7:30 o'clock. In Hill's hall. Upper Alblna. Installation. NELLIE McKINLEY. Sec DIED. ROBERTS In this city. Jan. 11, Mrs. Cora May Perkins Roberts, wife of Dr. "W. A. Rob erts, aged 26 yeara Funeral will take place Sunday, Jan. 14. at 1 P. M., from her late residence, 541 Grand ave. Interment at Rlver vlew cemetery. Friends Invited. EDWARD HOLMAX. Undertaker. 4tli n.nC. Yninnlll t. Rcna Stinson. lady assistant. Botli phones No. 507. -T. P. FIXLEY & SON. Undertakers. Lady Assistant. 275 Third st. Tel. 9. K. S. DUNNING. Undertaker, -tl-i Knat Alder. Lady Assistant. Doth p lion cm. NEW TODAY. THE TONTINE LIFE INS. PRINCIPLE Ap plied to savings has yielded 50 per cent profit to persistent members. $1.25 per week for 60 weeks. Pacific Coast Investment Co.. Port land, Or. 20 POUNDS GRANULATED SUGAR, XI; 1 gallon syrup, 40c; 2-gallon pall syrup. 65c; table peaches, pears and apricots, 15c per can. McKinnon Grocery Co., 173 Third st. SOLD OVER 300 ROLLS OF THAT DAIRY butter yesterday at 25c. but still have quite a lot left for today at the same price. Pacific Market & Grocery Co., 149 First. NOT EASTERN. BUT FRESH OREGON eggs, at 25c Pacific Market & Grocery Co.. lib First. STRICTLY FRESH OREGON EGGS, 25c Pa cific Market & Grocery Co.. 149 First. 0 POUNDS DRY GRANULATED SUGAR, SL A. Hewitt, 185 Third street. NEWCASTLE COAL Has been leading coal on coast for 20 years, pacific Coast Co., 249 Washington st. Tel. 229. Mortgage Loans On improved city and farm property, at lowest current rates. Building loans. Installment loans. Macmaster & Birrell. 311 Worcester ilk. MORTGAGE LOANS On Improved city and farm property. R. LIVINGSTONE. 224 Stark st. $500.00 TO $50,000.00 AT LOW RATES On acceptable securities. W. H. FEAR. 410 Chamber of Commerce. Preliminary Notice The elegant furniture and fittings of Tesl drcp, 2G1 13TH STREET. .Also the entire fur nishings of COTTAGE, on the SAME PREM ISES. -Rill be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, to I re-lnse chattel mortgage, upon WEDNES DAY, JANUARY 17. 1900. commencing at 10 A. M. (if not SOLD AT PRIVATE sale prior to 3 o click P. M. SATURDAY. JAN. 13. 1900). Particulars or sale In iwxt SUNDAY'S ORE GON! VNT. For particulars apply to S. L. N. GILMAN. AUCTIONEER, 411 Washington st. POULTRY OYSTERS FISH The attention of the public is called to the fact thct we receive daily large consignments of all kiHos of fish, oysters, clams, mussels; chick ens, nucks, geese, creamery and dairy butter. v e wholesale and retail, and solicit orders from the interior. Telephone Oregon 71S: Colum bia 29. MANILA MARKET FERRERA GROCERY CO., Proprietors, 234 Yamhill, cor. Second. Punt road this unless you are a shrewd b'lvtr tnd appreciate a bargain. Armour's Fimcn-pure Star brand lards, regular price. 5 lb-. Ctx lo-lb. pail $1.10; our price today: C-ponnd 3:1 Armour's Star lard 45 c 3-p.uni pail Armour's Star lard 85 c Hams, Armour's, per lb 12'Ac Hamr, A-mour's. picnic, per lb 10 c Bacor, Armour's, per lb ..13 c BUTTER, FRESH DAIRY, PER ROLL, 25c. EGGS, Strictly Fresh Oregon, per doz. 20c rhwso, TILLAMOOK, per lb 13c Jrnrke trefil sodas, per lb cc Crackers picnic, per lb.. . Gc .f ?'.U1 P? have a lar supply of chickens. rwS?!,. '.. s&mc- Compare the above I.u. wiin,.'w'hat JOU are Pyns. and you will surely eee n pays to buy direct. PACIFIC MARKET & GRO. CO.. . Wholesale Commission, 140 First. Phone Grant 761. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By order of the county court there will be cold by public auction at the courthouse door on Friday, 26th January, 1900, at 10 oclock, all of the real property belonging to the estate of the late Kenneth Macleay. as follows (1st) Residence lots In Johnson's addition fronting on King st.. Main st.. and St. Clair trt This is among the finest residence property In the city. (2nd) Tracts of land on Portland Heights commanding fine views. ' (3r3j Residence lots in Caruthers addition, fronting on Gibbs and Grover and Macadam sts. '4th) Residence lots in Lincoln Park Annex. (3th) Residence lots in First-Street Terraces. Tenrs, 10 per cent cash and balance on de liver' of deed. For full Information apply to the administra tor. Robert Livingstone, 224 Stark st. pr to Menem: Snow & McCamant, Attorneys, Concord nuidlnx:. DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. PORTLAND. Jan. 12. 8 P. M. Maximum temperature, 50; minimum temperature, 50; river reading at 11 A. M., 7.0 feet; change In the last 24 hours, 0.S foot; total precipitation, 8 P. M. to. S P. M., 0.03 Inch; total precipita tion from Sept. 1. 1800. 21.80 Inches; normal precipitation from Sept. I. 1899. 22.22 inches; deficiency, 0.33 Inch; total sunshine Jan. 11, 0:00; possible eunshlno Jan. 11. 8:57. WEATHER SYNOPSIS. Heavy rain over British Columbia, Washing ton, Idaho and Orejon has resulted from the low area which appeared yesterday over Van couver, and has moved eastward over the Canadian provinces. The rain was heaviest at Astoria, where 2 Inches has fallen in the past 12 hours. At 8 P. M. rain was yet In contin uance at Astoria, Portland, Roseburg, Kalls pell. Baker City, Boise and Pocatello. The winds have not been heavy along the coast, but have been britk east or the Cascades. The warm weather continues over the Northwest. A rise of 12 deg. has occurred at Spokane. At Walla Walla, which is the wannest place re porting, the temperature is 50 deg. Along the coast there Is a rising pressure, which is some indication of a high area mo-lng In from the ocean, in which case a short period of fair weather may ensue, with decreasing temper ature. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for the 2S hours ending at midnight Saturday, Jan. 13: Western Oregon and Western Washington Occasional rain; south to west winds. Eastern Oregon and Southern Idaho Occa sional rain or snow; cooler; westerly winds. Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Oc casional rain; cooler; southwest winds. Portland and vicinity Occasional rain; south to west winds. G. N. SALISBURY. Section Director. NEW TODAY. CREAMERY BUTTER. 45c. 55c AND COc; dairy butter, 35c and 40c; country butter, 30c; freh eggs, 2 dozen, 35c; 1 gal., 11 pounds, Rock Candy Drips, 45c, finest syrup made. All goods retailed at wholesale prices. La Grande Creamery Co., 204 Yamhill. EGGS, EGGS, EGGS ARE DOWN 2 DOZEN, 35c Ham and eggs; best sugar-cured hams, 12c; picnic ham, 0c; breakfast bacon, 12&c. See the La Grande Creamery Co., 204 Yam hill. TURKEYS. 15c PER POUND. CHICKENS cheaper than ever; yellow-legged chicken 25c and 30c We can all eat chickens. See the La Grande Creamery Co., 204 Yamhill. Both phones. DOWN! DOWN! DOWN! Eggs are way down. The best Oregon ranch egg.", guaranteed strictly fresh, 20c per dozen. Eggs, guaranteed, all good, 2 dozen, 35c. All grades of butter from 25c per roll up. We are leaders in low prices. ALBERT VON DER WERTH BUTTER STORE 264 Alder st.. near Third. Both phones. HEWITT 3 POUNDS OF EVAPORATED poaches, 25c; 0 pounds Petite prunes, 25c; dried apples, evaporated, 10c per pound; black figs. 4 pounds, 25c. Coffe Arbuckle'e, Lion or Columbia, 2 pounds. 25c Soda, Arm and Hammer, 6 pounds, 25c; any standard brand of flour, 70c per sack; a 13-pound box eoda crackers, 55c; catsup. In bulk, COc per gallon. Only one store, 185 Third St.. near YamhllL Oregon South 221; Columbia 758. E. M. BARNES. WHOLESALE DEALER. SAN Francisco and Oakland, desires purchasing grain, flour, potatoes, butter, cheese and all farm produce. Correspondence solicited. Will handle nothing on commission. San Francisco office, C24 Second st. TRY THE OLD BOOKSTORE FOR CHEAP books. 229 Yamhill st. FOR SALE REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE OR TRADE CHICKEN RANCH, incubators and brooders; lease paid up. D 6C, care Oregonlan. L. B. Chlpman; farms, stock ranches, timber claims, city property, business chances. 114 First. Pacific Agency; city and country property; long time loans, low rates. 313 Commercial block. $1250 LOT ON GLISAN ST., NEAR 23D. Hart, room 7 Sherlock building. H. B. COMPSON & CO.. REAL ESTATE AND mining brokers, 61S Marquam. FOR SALE FARMS. NOW A CERTAINTY PRESIDENT McKIN ley will be renominated and W. J. Bryan will be elected; therefore I will start selling prop erty again. Anybody wishing to sell may call at my office and list, that means sure sale. Room 17 AInsworth bank, Chas. Hlrstel. IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE IN ALL parts of Oregon and Washington; payments made to suit purchasers. Fcr full particulars as to various properties, apply to Macmaster Si Birrell, 311 Worcester block. IMPROVED FARM. 160 ACRES. 10 MILES from Portland. & mile from railroad; 20 acres In hops. Drawer 17. Portland. 160 ACRES, IMPROVED, 0 MILES NOP.TH west Forest Grove; 400 fruit trees; on time, cheap. E 60. Oregonlan. FARM, 300 ACRES: 200 CULTIVATED, 16 M. west of Portland: $30 per acre. 250 Wash. st. FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS. BARGAINS IN SEVERAL SECOND-HAND and slightly used plnaos this week at Eilers Piano Hofcse: Whitney ?218, Steinwary ?1S5. Decker Brothers $200. Kimball J26S, Emerson $185. Jennings k Son $80, E. Gabler & Brother $05, Hardman $185, Cable $150. Terms cash or $20 down and $0. $S or $10 monthly. 107 First st., between Washington and Stark. FRESH JERSEY COW. LOTS OF RICH cream, and churning of sweet yellow butter every other day; perfectly gentle and kind; woman or child can milk or handle; never kicks; 5 years old; no better family cow in Oregon: $100. 709 East Salmon st. FOR SALE ENGINEER'S AND SUIIVEY or's instruments, complete set, costing $250, for $140; easy terms. Adaress P 5S. care Ore gonlan. DRY FIR. $3.25 TO $3.50 PER CORD; RES taurants. special rates. Colombia Wood & Coal Yard, foot East Stark. Both phones. TYPEWRITERS. ALL MAKES. RENTED AND sold. Expert repairing. Office eupplies, etc Cunningham'. 208 Stark. Both phones. $S0-2Hx9tf FRENCH-PLATE MHtROR; WAL nut frame: cheap for cash, or diamond. Dent ist, care Oreronlan. SAFES. SAFES. BANK WORK. LOCK DEP'T. opening lockouts, repairs. J. E. Davis. CO 3d. $S FOR A NEW GAS COOKER; $2 CASH, balance $2 per month. Gas Co., 174 Fifth st. Grand upright piano $100, one $65, one $30, or gan $10. Upstairs, 104'4 First. Mrs. Martin. FOR SALE A GOOD WORK HORSE; DIRT cheap. Inquire 128 Third street, at once. FOR SALE A SMALL SAFE; OR WILL Ex change for larger one. Ill Second st. , FRESH COWS FOR SALE. 201 NORTH 18TH. PInno. SHERMAN. CLAY & CO.. ROOMS 10 AND 17 Russel building, cor. Fourth and Morrison. Steinway & Sons. A. B. Chase and Emerson pianos, A. B. Chase and W. W. Putnam or gans. Cash or installments. Gramophones and Reglna music boxes. FRANK L. FINDLAY. EXPERT TUNER. AT 131 6th St.. Oregonlan bldg. Phone Main 910. SOULE BROS.. EXPERT TUNERS, 107 FIRST st. Phones. Eilers Piano House. HELP WANTED MALE. LIFE INSURANCE MAN, EXPERIENCED and competent, wanted for Important district agency Mutual Life of New York; must have bona Ode record for writing $100,000 to $300, 000; bond required; liberal commissions and office allowance. William S. Pond. State Man ager. Oregonlan building, Portland. Or. WrANTED MEN TO LEARN BARBER trade. 500 positions at $00 monthly waiting our graduates. New field; can earn tuition, two months complete. All information with handsome 1000 souvenir mailed tree. Moler Barber College, San Francisco, Cal. WANTED CAPABLE DRAUGHTSMAN FOR mechanical and railroad work; location, port age railway, near The Dalles. Apply to Oscar Huber, Engineer. Central Navigation & Con struction Co.. Th& Dalles, Or. SALESMEN TO SELL OFFICE SPECIAL tles. Fine side lines. Used by all merchants. Catalogue free. Model Mfg. Co., South Bend, Ind. MEN LEARN TRADE IN 10 DAYS THAT will net you $2 to $5 per day: will send In structions fcr -$1. P. O. box 1173, Seattle. 20 TEAMS. AT ONCE: STEADY WORK; $4. pass; other worK Canadian Emp. Agency, 226 Morrison. A GOOD RETAIL SALESMAN FOR HARD ware and stoves. F. L. Chambers, Eugene, ' Or. ' WorkJngman's Barber Shop; haircut 15c, shave 10c; 0 chairs. Ed Dennloon."2C5 Morrison st." HELP WASTED-3IALE. BOY WANTED, AT 145 FRONT ST., ABOUT IS years; lair writer, correct at figures; to learn mercantile business; reference required; to reside with parents. ! WANTED 500 MEN TO TRY THE BEST 5c ' shave and 10c haircut, at 27 North Second. BARBER WANTED. THIS MORNING, AT 227 First st. WANTED A BARBER, AT HOTEL PORT land. HELP WANTED-FEMALE. WANTED WOMEN TO BIND DRESS shields at home; steady work; distance no dis advantage; ask your dealer to show you Kora Shields and Kora Klas.p hose supporters. Kora Shields snap on Waist without sewing. Send 10c for catalogue of work. Kora Shield Co., 525 Broome St., New York. ILLOND'S PREVENTATIVE CONES; ANTI septlc, and germ destroyer; sent sealed, per box, $1.50. Lady correspondents, send 4c stamps for particulars. Illond Chemical Co., Portland, Or., P. O. box 374.' WANTED ALL MY' OLD CUSTOMERS TO call. Domestic for The Dalles, $15 up; Baker city, $15; Colfax, $20; B.-H. waitress, do mestics for city; nurse, etc. R. G. Drake, REMOVED to 152 First. ORDER YOUR HELP FROM THE VOLUN teere of. America Free Employment Agency, 24 North Second St., Portland. Oregon tele phone Hoed 762. Grant McKay, Manager. 3 SECOND WORK. $12 TO $15; 2 COOKS. $18, $25; waitress, $15; 10 general housework. $10 to $25; 8 to 10 new orders every day. Cana dian Emp. Agency, 228 Morrison. WANTED EXPERIENCED GIRLS ONLY, TO work in book-bindery. Howe, Davis & Kil ham. 111 Second st. WANTED LADY; GOOD POSITION. EASY work; big wages. Call today, 141 Seventh. WANTED NURSE GIRL, TO HELP DURING daytime. Call. 2 to 4. 405 "West Park st. A GIRL FOR HOUSEWORK AND TO ASSIST in confectionery. 183 Madison st. Wanted experienced waitress, for' restaurant. 327 Washington. HELP WANTED MALE OR FEMALE. TEN ORGANIZERS. LADIES OR GENTLE men, for the best fraternal order; salary and commission to parties with ability. Address 25 Ledger. Tacoma, Wash. WANTED A FIRST-CLASS LAUNDRYMAN; would prefer a woman. Address box 29, Cot tage Grove, Or. SITUATION WANTED MALE. Bookkeepers and Clerk. YOUNG MAN. EXPERIENCED STE'OGRA pher and typewriter and assistant bookkeep er, desires position; salary moderate; first class references. S 50, Oregonlan. Miscellaneous. MARRIED MAN DESIRES PERMANENT Po sition In country, general merchandise; IS years' experience; best references; health rea son for resigning present position. Scotchman, care Oregonlan. RELIABLE YOUNG MAN DESIRES Posi tion as assistant bookkeeper and typewriter; references given. T 50, care Oregonian. JAPANESE (GOOD BOY) WANTS POSITION to help cook and do housework. 230 North Burnside st. JAPANESE (GOOD BOY) WANTS PLACE TO do dishwashing and housework. 10 North Third st. JAPANESE BOY WANTS A PLACE TO HELP cooking and housework. Address 26S Everett street. NOTICE R. G. DRAKE (BOTH PHONES) removed to 152 First, downstairs. Order help free. SITUATION W ANTED FEMALE. Domett ties. COLORED GIRL WTANTS SITUATION AS cook; can give good references; good wages required. Apply 48 North Ninth st. MlMcellnnconK. HAVING MOVED. WE NOW HAVE THE largest and handsomest office in the city, and can always supply male and female help on short notice. Both phones. Canadian Emp.' Agency. 220 Morrison. REFINED LADY WITHOUT INCUMBRANCE wishes position as a companion for elderly or Invalid lady; small wages; references. X 58, care Oregonlan. 1 1 SITUATION WANTED BY GOOD COOK, OR housekeeper; references furnished; good wages. 25 North Fifth. NOTICE ORDER HELP FREE. R. G. Drake, removed to 152 First, downstairs. Clay 751. WANTED AGENTS. AGENTS ON SALARY OR COMMISSION; THE greatest agents' seller ever produced; every user of pen and Ink buys It on sight; 200 to 500 per cent profit; one agent's sales amount ed to $620 in six days; another $32 In two hours. Monroe Mfg. Co., X 44, La Crosse, Wis. GASOLINE LAMPS. MANTELS. CHIMNEYS, shades, lowest prices. Columbian Gas Lamp Co., 13 Worcester building, Portland. Agents malte big money with our line. Write for particulars, Great Northern Woolen Mills, Chicago. Economy Gas Lamp Co. light 15 hours 6 cts. Agenta wanted. H. W. Manning, Agt., 43 3d. WANTED MISCELLANEOUS. BEST PRICES PAID FOR HOUSEHOLD FUR nituxe of all kinds, in large or small lots. Also packing and storage at low rates. Address J. Keppel, 3SS Sixth. Phone Brown G02. WANTED TO BUY ABOUT 100 HEAD OF general purpose sheep; ewce, with lambs, Shropshire preferred. Q 58, care Oregonlan. WA-NTED TWO LOANS, $2000 EACH; FINE residence property; No. 1 security; 7 percent. Collins, 270 Washington st. WANTED TO NURSE AND BOARD SMALL children; reasonable prices. For particulars inquire 1S2 Caruthers st. WANTED TO BUY 5 TO 7-ROOM COTTAGE, well located. C. Bennett, 127 Fourth st. WANTED DOGS. FROM 70 UP TO ICO LBS. Saturday, at Third and Main. BUSINESS CHANCES. $600 FRUIT, CIGARS, TOBACCO, CONFEC tlonery, old stand, large stock, good fixtures, , 3 rooms back. Also old-established grocery and bakery stock, fixtures, oven, team; about $1000; making money; owner in poor health. Collins. 270 Washington st. FOR SALE CANDY AND CONFECTIONERY store, doing a nice business, with tools for manufacturing, or not. 207 Morrison st. WANTED PARTY WITH CAPITAL TO JOIN advertiser in laundry boslnefs; excellent op portunity. Q 57, care Oregonian. ONE OR TWO STOREROOMS FOR RENT; entire stock general merchandise for sale, pr any part. 232-234 Russell street. EXCELLENT ROOMING-HOUSE, NETTING good income; a snap to a quick buyer. 220 Ablngton building. GROCERY BUSINESS FOR SALE; NEW stock; fine location. Address D 58, care Ore gonian. FOR SALE OIL AND GASOLINE BUSINESS; cheap for cash. Call- 41 East Eighth st. north. Exceptional business opportunity, bright, ener getlc woman. 70 Lewis building. 1 to 3 P. M. WILL INVEST $200 IN SOME BUSINESS AS partner or working Interest. Y 57. Oregonlan. IF YOU WANT A BUSINESS OF ANY KIND, call rooms 225 and 220 Ablngton building. LOST AND FOUND. LOST ONE LLEWELLYN SETTER; COLOR black and white, with olack spot on head; 1 year old. Reward will be paid on return to the Pacific Express Company, Fourth and Ynmhlll. ' LOST BETWEEN IRVINGTON AND MAR quam theater, Wednesday night, pair specta clos. In leather case. Finder will be reward ed by returning to room 8, 263 Yamhill. LOST TAN VALISE. CONTAINING UNDER wear, sweater, silver watch, letters, etc. Finder notify Rufus Pugh, Gaston, Or. LOST ENGLISH SETTER PUP, ABOUT 8 montho old, with half of license tag left on collar. Reward. Return 515 Johnson. LOST TWO COWS AND A CALF. AROUT mile south of Rockwood. Return or address John Antonio Rockwood; Or. "" FOR RENT. Rooms. THE SPALDING. S. B. COR. PARK AND Aides iu., under the management of the owner, Helen F. Spalding vui moat complete apartment - bouse In tht Northwest; choice rooms, for gentlemen or gentleman and wife: furnished housekeeping suites a specialty. THE PLEASANTON. 283 THIRD ST. FINE furnished rooms, en suite, single or house keeping; sunlight in all rooms; bath included; most reasonable terms; transient solicited. OCCIDENTAL, 215 FIRST AND MORRISON-c Board, by Southern cook; rooms, suites, sin gle; every convenience; family housekeeping; reasonable. THE NEWCASTLE, S. E. COR. THIRD AND Harrison sts. Rooms, furnished or unfur nished; all modern conveniences; references. THE GILBERT LARGE. WELL-FURNISHED rooms; all modern conveniences. Third and Taylor sts. entrance. 267 Taylor. THE DEWEY LODGINGS ROOMS, REFUR nlshed, comfortably: also housekeeping rooms; low rates. 320 Front st. NICELY FURNISHED ROOM, IN PRIVATE family, with heat, bath; rent $6; gentlemen preferred. 256 11th. A VERY DESIRABLE FURNISHED ROOM. In private family, with use of gas, bath and phone. 189 14th St. THE QUINCY BLOCK ELEGANT ROOMS: modern conveniences. J. 'E. Mluard Black, prop. 345 First. 162 FIRST, COR. MORRISON NICELY FUR niehed large corner room, very reasonable; gas, lire. THE VANDERBUILT, 381 YAMHILL ST. Newly furnished; gas, bath, heat; prices rea sonable. Gllman Hotel Brick bldg., central; furnished rooms, $1 per week and up. First and Alder. NICELY FURNISHED FRONT ROOM FOR rent; cheap to gentleman. 170 13th st. l'CO 10TH ST. NICELY FURNISHED FRONT room; heat, gas, bath, running water. TWO WELL-FURNISHED FRONT PARLOR bedroomo; private family. 274 Sixth. PLAZA .HOTEL. 207 THIRD ROOMS. 25c TO $1 y&r night; $1.50 to $5 per week. NICE FRONT PARLOR, BEDROOM AND other rooms. 255 Fifth. TWO UNFURNISHED" ROOMS. 207 THIRD. Rooms "With Board. PORTLAND WOMEN'S UNION: 12TH YEAR; rooms with board: 'enameled bath tubs; u of llbrarj: Woman's Exchange; Industrial school. Address Mrs. E. C. George, superin tendent. 510 Flanders street. GENTLEMAN AND WTFE DESIRE ROOM and board In private family with a few boarders; references given and required. S 60, care Oregonlan. NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS; FURNACE heat; modern conveniences; for gentlemen or gentleman and wife. 454 Clay st. TWO PARLOR BEDROOMS. . ONE GROUND floor, with first-class Board. Mrs. Woolley, 321 West Park. PLEASANTLY FURNISHED ROOM. WITH board, for two. Mrs. Montelth's, 4CS Yam hill. FIRST - CLASS ROOMS. WITH BOARD; phone and bath; private family. 330 Fifth. FURNISHED P.OOM, WITH BOARD, FOR two; students preferred; $10. 187 12th st. NICELY FURNISHED, SUNNY ROOM, WITH loard, after Dec. 25. 141 West Park. Hottnekeciilnjr Booms. FOUR WELL-FURNISHED ROOMS. INCLUD ing piano, sewing macnlne, gas range, etc. 270 Morrleon et., room 41. Call after 4 P. M. 372 FIRST ST. FOUR ELEGANT BAY-WIN-dow furnished housekeeping rooms, $10;. re spectable' people only. FOUR NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS, WITH or without housekeeping privileges; bath and phone. 474 Alder st. 435 ALDKR-HOUSEEKEPING, ALSO OTHER rooms, first and second floor; bath, telephone; desirable location. 253 SIXTH ST., COR. MADISON FURNISHED housekeeping rooms; all conveniences; best lo cation. 413 MAIN, COR. 11TH FINELY FURNISHED parlor and kitchen; telephone, bath; no chil dren. NICE BAY-WINDOW SUITE. 3 ROOMS, FUR' nlshed, ?0; bath, etc. 544 Overton, cor. 10th. 388 JEFFERSON Furnished flat, 4 rooms; 3 unfurnished rooms; other rooms; references. THREE FURNISHED ROOMS. FOR HOUSE keeping; lower floor. 170 Park st. 3-ROOM FLAT, WITH BATH. IN THE SEVIL la. Inquire 210 Third st. Houses. FOR RENT CORNER HOUSE. 17TH AND Johnson, with all modern Improvements; 9 room.. Inquire of A. B. Steinbacb, Fourth nnd Morrison. $12 PER MONTH; 4-ROOM COTTAGE, ALL nicely furnished, complete for housekeeping; 2C9 East 37th et., near Taylor. FOR RENT NEW, MODERN CORNER house. 7 rooms and bath, central, $25. Col lins. 270 Washington st. NICE. MODERN CORNER COTTAGE, 323 Wheeler, McMlllen's addition, $12.50. Owner, 514 Overton, cor. 10th. 264 14TH. NEAR JEFFERSON"; FINE, NEW flat, modern and complete In every detail. $27.50 month. FOR RENT-QUAP.TER BLOCK. 4-ROOM cottage, stable. East llth. cor. Mill. Inquire 320 Front. G-R. house, barn, etc., 691 Oregon. R. G. Drake, removed to 152 1st. Also employment. Furnished Houses. COMPLETELY' FURNISHED MODERN house; desirable location; reasonable rent; a nice home. W 53. Oregonlan. NICELY FURNISHED G-ROOM COTTAGE; gas and bath; 127 14th St., near High school. Ilonse.H for Rent Furniture for Stile. A FEW GOOD HOUSES. WHICH MUST BE gold 11 rooms, very central, extra vell fur nished, $850; 13 rooms, near Hotel Portland, cheap rent, $700; that 22 rooms, nicely fur nished, all full, $1000; new, 20 rooms, steam heat, choice location, $1550; saveral larger houses. Collins, 270 Washington st. MUST BE SOLD TODAY COMPLETE FUR nishinps of 5-room house; sacrifice. 090 East Morrison. Stores. FOR RENT ALL OR A PART OF THE OS borne brick warehouos, 70x200 feet, with trackage facilities. 17th and Vaughn streets Inquire tt 235 Pine street, corner Second. PERSONAL. GREEK RHEUMATIC SPECIFIC IS GUAR antced to positively cure any and all forms of rheumatism, acute or chronic, very quickly, or money refunded. Imported directly from Greece, and can he had only from L. T. Lewis, 252 Washington St., Portland. Or. WE PRINT 30 FINE VISITING CARDS FOR 25c: 50 in neat case 35c, 100 50c; visiting cards eent postpaid; 250 business cards $1, 500 $1.50, 1U0O $2.50; other work In propor tion. Brown & Schmale, 220 First St., Port land, Or. ONE SUIT CALLED FOR, PRESSED, sponged and delivered every week, $1 a month. Also steam cleaning, dyeing and repairing. Unique Tailoring Co., 347 Washington. Phones. WHISKY. TOBACCO AND DRUG HABITS; cure guaranteed; new method; painless, per manent. Address M. D., P. O. box 719. SELECT MASSAGE AND MAGNETIC: LADY from ,San Francisco. Parlor 26. 206 Stark st. Wrinkles and all facial blemishes removed by electricity, cup, roller and sponge. Lewis big. REOPENED The Francis rooming-house, for merly The Snowden batnnouse. 129 Fourth. CLOTHES MENDED FOR LADIES AND GEN tlemen. Apply at room 45 Labbe building. Carlotta'B Dream Suppceltorles for ladles; anti septic; harmless; sure. 732 Marquam. WHY SUFFER LONGER? CALL AT 13 3D north, magnetic healer, Weltmer system. DOUBTFUL DEBTS COLLECTED, ANY where. 518 Chamber of Commerce. FOR MASSAGE BATHS, CALL AT" 513 Washington St.. room 38. ' " BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Agricultural Implements, Macliinery. RUSSELL & CO. ENGINES. BOILERS, SAW mill3, threshers, horse-powers. 324 Belmont. JOHN POOLE; Newton wagons, buggies, wind mills, pumps, machinery. Foot Morrison st. Art Goods and. Picture Frames. BERNSTEIN'S ART STORE, 307 WASHING ton st; great clearance sale; special bargains. Assayers and Analysts. J. H. FISK, MINERAL A3SAYER AND chemist; gold dust bought. 204 Washington. PAUL BAUMEL, AS3AYER AND ANALYST. Gold dust bought. 228 Stark st. Attorneys. II. R, SARGENT: general practice, collections. Phone Hood 832. 718 Chamber of Commerce. EMMONS & EMMONS, Attorneys-at-Law. 623 025 Chamber of Commerce. Both phones 47S. PAXTON, BEACH & SIMON. ATTORNEYS-at-law, 510 Chamber of Com., Portland. Or. Bukerlcs. U. S. Bakery. Matschlner Bros., props.; breads, cakes, pies, pastry and crackers. 101 N. 14th, cor. Flanders. American Bakery; all kinds of bread, cakes, pies. Gus Mankerty, prop., 500 Williams ave. Barber Shops. HOWARD'S BARBER SHOP; FINEST BRAND cigars; 9 expert workmen. 2U6 Alder st. Barbers' Supply House. G. NT. W. WILSON CO., BARBERS' Sup plies, 80 Sixth st. Oregon phone Black 29CM). Baskets. GRAND RONDE INDIAN SHOPPING BAS kets. Res., 121 J3th, cor. Washington. Baths. DEKUM Bathnwms; popular baths, massage, electricity. 714-15-16 Dekum. Pnone Red 25-15. Book Storus. New and second-hand school and other books. 203 Morrison st., between First and Front. Bowling" Alleya. THE BROWN BOWLING ALLEY, FOR LA dies and gentlemen. 24S Grund ave. Complexion Specialists. Beautify and regulate your features; scientific methods. Madame Steele, 722 Marquam. Cornices Skylights. METAL SKYLIGHTS, GALVANIZED IRON cornices. J. C. Bayer, 265 Second street. Creameries. WASHINGTON CREAMERY; PURE BUTTEK. cream; bakery goods. Both paones. G. G. Muyger, 429 Washington. Chinese Medicines. Dr. Blng Chong, 191 2d St.; Chinese root medi cintc! cure all diseases. Examination free. ChiropodiitfB. MAUD DEVENY AND WM. DEVENY, THE only scientific chiropodists, room 301 Aliaky bldg., Jd and Mornson. Oreg. pnone Grant 10. L. MITCHELL,, PAINLESS CHIKOi-uDlal', of fice 160 5th St., opp. postotilce. lei. Hood all. Miss Dart, chiropody and manicuring, room 50 Union block, lac and Stark. 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. Commission Mcrchunts. HERMAN METZGER, PURCHASER OF hides, pelts, furs, wool, monair. tanow, uul rubber and old metal, and general cotnmision merchant. Front sc, near Mum, rrortlanu. Or. Cash advances on consignments. TAYLOR. YOUNG & CO.. SHIP BROKEUS und commission merchants, aherlock building. Portland, Or. ALLEN & LEWIS, COMMISSION AND PRO duce merchants. Front & D sts.. Portland, Or. EVERD1NG & FARRELL, commission, butter, eggs, chickens and farm produce, Portland. H. TUICE & CO., 234 FRONT; FLOUR. HAY. produce, feed and groceries. Cigar Dealers. RAILROAD CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE; cigars and tobaccos. Fred G. Lent, 250 Alder. Dentists. HENRY P. O'CONNOR. D. M. D., 602 MAR quam building. Morrison st., bat. 6th and 7th. DR. C. B. BROWN; tel. Ore. Red 2S40; res.. White 634. 514-15-10 Dekum building. DR. FRANK I. BALL. DENTIST. ROOM 413 Dekum building. Phone Brown 494. Dental Supplies. WOODARD, CLARKE & CO., Cor. Fourth and Washington sts. Dressmaking-. MRS. SADIE A. McKIBBEN. MODISTE; FINE eenlng and street costumes a specialty. Tel. Scott 101. 372 East Morrison. MISSE. MCDONALD; FASHIONABLE DRES3 maklng; fit guaranteed. 627 Washington. MADAME McINTYRE. PARLORS. 253 6TH st., cor. Madison; perfect fit guaranteed. Dyeing: and Cleaning. H. TURNER, PROFESSIONAL DYER AND cleaner. 301 17th. Telephone Red 131. Educational. PORTLAND BUSINESS COLLEGE. Fifth and Yamhill; A. P. Armstrong, Prin.. J. A. Wesce, Sec. Open all the year. Students admitted at any time. Catalogue free. HOLMES ENGLISH AND BUSINESS COL lege, 414 Yamhill St. English course; com mercial and shorthand courses. Send for cat alogue. Spanish lessons; Mrs. Wm. Webb Robinson, nee B. McDonald. Selllng-Hlrech bldg., room 53. Fence and AVire orks. PORTLAND WIRE & IRON WORKS; WIRE and Iron fencing, office railing, etc. 334 Alder. OLD EAST PORTLAND FENCE AND WIUju Works; A. Carlson; 2S9 East Morrison st. Harncbs and Saddles. THE BREYMAN LEATHER CO., HAR ness and sole leather, saddlery, hardware, find ings and shoe store supplies. 73 Front st. THE GEORGE LAWRENCE CO. WHOLE bale saddlers and harness manufacturers, leather and saddlery hardware. 72 Front st. Electrical Engineers. PORTLAND ELECTRICAL WORKS. 392 Wash. All kinds electrical supplies and repairs. Hotels. Hotel Villard; newly remodeled and refurnish ed; modern. J. E. Munsey. prop. 575 N. Front. Insurance. HAMBURG - BREMEN FIRE INS. CO.. 102 First st. Boyd & Arnold. General Agents. Laundries. BEGIN THE NEW YEAR ARIGHT; HAVE the Model Laundry do your work. Leather Findings. J. A. REID, mfr. boot and shoe uppers; full stock shoemakers' supplies, 207 Washington st. Logging Machinery. NEW DEVICE FOR SAVING WIRE CABLE on logging engines. E. Turney, 507 E. Oak Kt. Magnetic and Electric 'Massage. MRS. ABBIE C. FRENCH CURES NERVOUS women Without drugs. 6G Lewis building. Marble and Granite Works. PORTLAND MARBLE WORKS; marble, gran ite and stone work. Schanen & Neu. 26S 1st. Mining Investments. OREGON EXPLORATION CO. OFFERS SPE clal inducements to investors in its wide, rich field of operations, with no risks In pur chase or the working of mines. The company owns a group of eight quartz claims of great promise. Only a small amount of stock Is on the market, at a low price and easy terms, as a large per cent Is held as treasury stock for the benefit of every share. E. A. Clam & Co., 515, 516 Oregonlan building, Portland, Or. FOR SALE MAGNOLIA MINING STOCK; 10 stamp mill now In operation; will pay divi dends from now on. Call on or address C. S. Bilger, 33 Grand ave.. Portland. Or. Mining Machlnerj". TATUM & BOWEN. 29 TO 35 FIRST ST.; mining, sawniilli wood - working machinery; pumps; Hoe saws. business directory; Midvrlvcs. MRS. EHL. GRADUATE MIDWIFE. 124 North 14 th st. Telephone West 687. Mining:. MONTANA METALLURGICAL WORKS. IX-corporated- Sampling and assaying; small lots of high-grade ores bought: gold and silver re fined; mint rates allowed for gold: charges, ores, alloys, etc., gold $1.60. silver $1.50. gold and silver ,$2. lead $1.50, copper $1.50. zinc $2.50, Iron $1.50, retorting amalgam $1.50. S. Chase. President: J. T. Gove, Manager. 92 First St.. Portland. Medical. DR. PAUL CROMWELL. THE GREAT COL ored specialist of 'all kinds of diseases of both men and women. Every disease of the human body. Eyes, ears, consumps'';, asthma, ca tarrh, cancer, wens and ail other chronic dis eases positively cured In three necks. The doc tor can be seen at his new sanitarium. 174 Green ave.. 23d and Washington. DR. FLORA A. BROWN MAKES SPECIALTV of asthma and diseases of women and children. Consultation and diagnosis free. 517-1S The Dekum. Portland. Or. Musical. ANCIENT TYROLESE VIOLIN FOR SALE; suitable for lady. Violin, viola and cornet les sons; music furnished. Emll Thlelhorn, 269 Jefferson. Telephone West 1004. Lessons 50c; piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin, vio lin, instruments for sale. Mrs. Martin. 104 1st. Osteopathy. W. ALLARD ROGERS, D. O. OF A. S. O.. THE Portland Institute of Osteopathy. Marquam building. Hours. 9 to 12 and 2 to 5, except Sun days. Investigation respectfully solicited. Con sultation free. OREGON INFIRMARY OF OSTEOPATHY: under the management of L. B. Smith. D. O. Suite 409 Oregonian building. Examination free. Lady osteopath. DRS. NORTHRUP & ALKIRE, osteopathia, rooms 415-16-17 Dekum block Oregon phone Main 340. Consultation and examination free. Orccon Viavi Company. Lewis bldg.. Park and Morrison, Free Health lectures to women Thursday, at 2:20 P. M. Painters and Designers. Wm. Boos, practical painter, 22 Third st. Two-coat work, l&c per sq. foot. Estm. free. Patents. T. J. GEISLER, 610-011 CHAMBER OF COM. Registered attorney U. S. patent office. Palmistry. Miss Marie White, .scientific palmist, reads past and future correctly. Lewis b!dg.. 'oom 63. Photographers. Burns. leading photographer. 6th and Morrison, makes reliable photos at reasonable prices. Photographic Supplies. WOODARD, CLARKE & CO.. WHOLESALE and retail, cor. Fourth and Washington. Real Estate, Loans and Rentals. ATKINSON. WAKEFIELD &. CO.; ESTAB llshed 1S66. 227 Stark at. Restaurants. Strome's Cafe: best 25c meal; famous coffee and cake. 10c 222 Washington, bet. 1st and 2d. Sanitariums. HOME FOR THE SICK; MRS. ELLEN TOUT, nurse; confinement cases a specialty. 255 Fifth. Saiv Mill Machinery. Christenson-McMaster Machinery Co.; new ami second-hand machinery. E. Water & E Tay'.Tt. Second-Hand Goods. We buy everything clothing, furniture, etc. Call or address 52 Third st. Telephone Hood 0S5. Shovrcnses and Store Fixtures. DIXON. BORGESON & CO.. SRONT AND Washington sts. Spiritualists. MRS. WALLACE. RELIABLE CLAIRVOYANT and psychic life-reader; consult her on busi ness affairs, love troubles, abeent friends; good advice on mines; reading dally, 50c and up. 167 First street, office 7 and S. LARSEN. THE PALMIST. WILL TELL THE year when all leading events In life take place; past and future readings. 60c 285 First st. MRS. J. A. SMITH. MEDIUM AND MAGNET IC healer, card reader; ores read and mines located. Room 8. 22S Washington. MRS. C. CORNELIUS. TEST MEDIUM; SIT tlngs daily. Alisky bldg.. Third and Morrison. MRS. STEVENS. Psychic, inspiration writings, 25c. Sittings dally, 50c up. 342 First st. ASTROLOGY, reliable delineations also taught. 9 to 9. L. K. Adams, 03 Park. Storage. OVERLAND STORAGE WAREHOUSE. Fourth and Davis. Merchandise a specialty. Insurance rates law; storage rates reasonable. Careful atten'ion given to country consign ments. Tel. Or. Main 777; Columbia 076. Storage and Transfer. SAFES, PIANOS, FURNITURE MOVED AND packed for shipping. C. M. Olsen. 12S First. Tel. omce. Main 1US7: Black SOL STORAGE AT LOW RATES CAN BE HAD at Fred Bickel's storehouse. 31 North Front. Transfer and Storage. PIANOS AND FURNITURE MOVED. A. I. Murphy. First and Taylor. Phone Black 2SS5. Veterinary Snrgeon. G. W. Vaughn. V. S.; alt diseases; special at tention horses' teeth. Tel. Hood 723. 122 5th. Watchmakers and' Jeivelers. CHAS. A. GIRT. WATCH CLEANING. 50c; other work in proportion; guaranteed. 302 1st. Wholesale Groccrn. ALLEN & LEWIS. WHOLESALE GROCERS, cor. N. Front and Davis sts.. Portland. Or. Wholesale Druggists. WOODARD. CLARKE & CO.. WHOLESALE druggists, corner Fourth and Washington. Wines and Liquors. Fine wines, liquors and cigars: free lunch; everything first class. Tom Perkins. 320 Front. WILLIAM TELL SALOON; CHOICE WINES and liquors: fine lunch; beer. 5c. 211 Alder. ' - FINANCIAL. MONEY TO LOAN. HARTMAN, THOMPSON & POWERS. 3 Chamber of Commerce. LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES BOUGHT FOR cash or taken as security tor term loans. Eugene D. White & Co., 420 Commercial blk. TO LOAN FROM $10,000 TO $15,C00, ON real estate; no commliwlon; state securities. Q 60. care Oregonlan. ONE TO FTVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO loan: realty security; 7 per cent. 226 Ablng ton building. MONEY TO LOAN on any good security; strict ly private. Call "Mann." 604 Dekum building. MONEY TO LOAN on furniture or good securi ties. S. W. King, room 4& Washington bldg. LOANS on real, personal, chattel or salary se curity. C W. Pallett 215 Commercial block. WRITE ME; I'll loan you money on your furni ture, privately; low rate. S 43. Oregonlan. State funds loaned at 6 per cent. W. E. Thomas. State Agt. for Mult. Co.. 400 Chamber of Com. Money loaned on chattels and real property, rea sonable. 612 Commercial bldg., 2d and Wash. CHATTEL LOANS ON GOOD SECURITY; low rates; private party. 319 Alisky building. Loans on bicycles, planes and personal proper ty. W. A. Hathaway, room 10 Wa.ih. bl.Jg. AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO' INVEST $25,000 on Income-bearing property. For par ticulars address X 57. care Oregonlan. LOANS WITHOUT PUBLICITY ON FURNf rare, pianos, salaries, etc Can be paid In installments, reducing Interest. Rates lower than the lowest. F. W. Graves. Mgr.. 283 Alder, near 4 th. ground floor. Tel. Green 444. 520O.OOO TO LOAN AT 5. G. 7 PER CENT. City and suburban property for sale and renc Agent for Westchester Fire Insurance Co. Wm. G. Beck. 321 Morrison stJ MONEY TO LOAN IN SUMS FROM $25 TO $500, on all classes of security. R. L Ecker son & Co., room 5 Washington building. MONEY LOANED on suburban real estate, or good security of all kinds: In sums to suit. W. H. Nunn, 311 Macleay bldg. Phone Mala 022. SPECIAL NOTICES. Masters', Notice. GERMAN SHIP NEREUS. CAPT. SCHULTB. from Klantschour Neither the captain nor the undersign! conign ot tiw abov named vtel will be responsible tor any debt: that may b eontracUd b U erw. Taylor. Young & Co.. Agents. Portland, Or.. Jan. 11. 1900. MASTER'S NOTICE FRENCH BARQUH Jutes Verne. Captain Houelbecq Neither the master nor the undersigned wilt be t09si ble for any debts contracted by th crew of the above-named ve&eel at this port. The Portland Flouring Mills Co.. Consignee?. Proposals luvltcd. PROPOSALS FOR HORSES AND COW3 V. 3. Indian School Service. Salm Indian Indus trial School. Chemawa, Or:. Jan. 9. WdO. Sealed proposals. Indorsed "Proposals lor cowa or horses." as the case may be, and atlMl to the undersigned, at Chemawa. Or., will be received at this school until 2 o'clock P. M. of Jan. 31. 19i0. for furnishing and deliver ing at the school twenty milch cows and. two work horses, of the following- specifications: All animals must have been born and bred north ot the south line of the state of Kamas. Milch cows rnutft be good, well-bred, native American eattle. grade Durham preferred, not under 2 nor over 4 years old. Horsw must be between 5 and 8 years old, free from blem ishes, well broken to harness and matched In gait, sound and gentle In every respect, and weigh not Is than 1000 pounds each. All animals offered will be mibject to a rigid In spection. The right is reserved to rejt any and all bids, or any part of any bid. If deemed- for th best Interests of the service. Certified Checka. Each bid must be accom panied by a certified check or draft upon eotno United States depository or solvent national bank, made payable to the order ot the com missioner ot Indian affairs, for at least ftva per cent ot the amount of the proposal, which check or draft will be forfeited to the United States in case any bidder or bidders raelv lng an award shall fall to promptly execute a contract with good and sutncint sureties, otherwise to be returned to the bidder. Btde accompanied by cash In lieu ot a certified check will not be considered. For any addi tional Information apply to THOS. "W. POT TER. Superintendent. PROPOSALS WILL .BE RECEIVED AT THO postoffice department. In the eity of Washing ton, until 3 o'clock P. M.. March 31. 1900, oa the route hereinafter described. Bidders are Invited to submit proposals for service on said route under a contract for five years, and also for 10 years, which shall commence on the 1st day of November. 1900. The right la reserved to reject all bld. Schedule Route No. 75. "O. M. S-" From San Franeiwco. Cal ifornia, to Sydney. New South Wales, Aus tralia; touching at Honolulu. Apia or some other port in the Samoan ifflaade to be desig nated by the postmaster-general, and Auk land. New Zealand, once In three weeks, sev enteen times a year. In vessels of the second clan. Time 21 days. Bond required with bid $40,000. Circulars containing copy of th act. a description of the route, instructions to bid ders and blank forms of proposals with -accompanying bonds, can be obtained of the su perintendent of foreign mails. postoHtca de partment, after January 2. 1900. CHARLES EMORY SMITH. Postmaster-General. FORT STEVENS. OR., JAN. 8. 100. SEALED proposals. In duplicate, will be received hre until 12 M. Feb. 10, 1960. and thn opened. for purchase of the following at Fort Canby. Wash.: Two 8-Inch guns and carriages (case iron); 15 10-lnch guns and carriages (cast Iron): 1 4-lnch rifle (cat iron), wtth car riages and Umber (wood); 2 300-pound Par rott guns and carriages; 2 carriage lor 13 iqch gun (cast iron); 4 carriages for 8-inch rifle converted (cast iron); lOflO shot 8 inch and 10 inch (cast Iron): 2500 shells 8 inch and 10 inch (cast iron), ami many other articles of Iron, wood and copper. Riant to reject any or all bids Is reserved. Informa tion furnished upon application. W. A. BETHEL, 1st Lieut., 3d Arfy. Comdff. FORT STEVENS, OR.. JAN. 6. 190O. SEALED proposals; In duplicate, will be received hera until 12 M Feb. 10, 1900, and then opened. for the purchase of 3 S-lnch guns and ear rlages (cast iron); 25 10-Inch guna and ear rlages (cast Iron); 5 20O-pound Parrott guno and carriages' (cast Iron); 19W solid shot 8 lnch and 10-inch (cast Iron); 4800 shells. 3 inch and 10 Inch (cast Iron); 125 handsplkou (wrought iron): 2 15-ton hydraulic Jacki; and many other articles of iron, wood and copper. Right to reject any or all bids la reserved. Information furnished upon application. W. A. BETHEL. 1st Lieut.. 3d Arfy. Comdg. miscellaneous. SALE OF BARGES UNDER AND BY V1R tue of an order of the county court of tint state of Oregon, for the county of Multnomah, duly made and entered. In the matte- of thw estate of H. B. Borthwlek. deceased, I will on Monday, the 5th day of February, 1900. at 1 o'clock P. M.. as administrator or said estate. ofTer for sale at public ttuction, for cash, to the highept bidder, all the right, title and In terest ot said estate in and to the barges Defender and Columbia. The barge Defender Is of 25 tons burden, or thereabout. Ha: length 127 feet, breadth 33 feet, and depth feet, and was duly enrolled at the Prt cf Port land. October 4. 1S90. The barge Columbia 'a of 302 tonw burden, or thereabouts. Ht'r length Is 137 feet, her breadth ..5 feet ani depth 8 feet, and was duly enrolled at ti pert of Portland. October 4. 1899. Fotn said barges are In good, condition and are adapted for carrying cordwoou. tiea ana mmoer ot ati amue. ana can rw inspccnr: at reasonable hour3 at Goble or Portland. Or , until day of sale. The sale will take plac .it Goble. Columbia county. Or., on Monday, Feb ruary 5. 1900. at 1 o'clock P. M. The terms of sale will be cash, and all bids will be re ceived subject to approval of the court. The sale will be made subject to all Hens or claims now existing, or which may hereafter be filed against said bargee, or either ot them. Said sale covers only the Interest of the above-mentioned estate in and to said barges, and to each of them. DAN J. MOORE. Administrator of the Etrtate of M. B. Borthwlek. Deceased. Dafed January 5. 1900. WANTED TO ItENT. WANTED COTTAGE FOR THE WIXTER. completely furnished; state location and teams. Address AV 60. care Oregonian. BANKS. S.VVINOS BANK PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY OF OREGON. ISO THIRD STREET. Money to loan on mortgage. A general trust und agency burtnesa transacted. BfcNJ. I. COHEN frawWent H. L. PITTOCK. A. S. NICHOLS Vta-Prtw. E. J. ALTSTOCK, J. O. GOLTKA....Secfwaia.' FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PORTLAND. OR. Designated Depositary and. Klnaoelat Agent ot the United States. President H. W. CORBKTT Cashier G. JK. WrrJUNOTON Assistant Caihler J. W. NKWKtKtC Second Assistant Cashier W. C. ALVOKD Letters of credit lasued. available la ifurope and the Eastern states. Sight exchange and telegraphic transfers sold on New xorK, noatun. unumgo, 0. wuw, ji. Paul, Omaha, San Francisco and the priaelput point.-! in tne Northwest. dight and time bills drawn tn sums to 9H on Lomiom Parte, Berlin. Krankfort-on-ihe-Matn. Hong Kong. Yokohama. Copnpaen. ChrwtJunw. Stockholm. St. Petersburg. Moscow, Zurich, ifoa olulu. Collections made on favorable terms. LADD & Tir.TON. BANKERS ESTABLISHED IN 1S39. Transact a General Banking Business. Interest allowed on time deposits. Collections made at ail points on favorably terms. Letters ot credit lseued available in Eu rope and the Easiern states. Sight Exchunge and Telegraphic Transfers sold on New York. Washington, Chicago. St. Lotus. Denver, Omaha. San fc ranciaco and various polnta in Oregon, Washington, idubo, Montana and British Columbta. ...,. Exchange sold on Londo. Paris, Berlin. Frankfort and Hong Kong. nnT t c 1-ipr.o a ro ratk . CASH CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 56.25860 JOHN J. VALENTINE.... .fjiaoK. rBKM'r HOMER S. KtNU ............. ..1U.'AQK isan b raneisco.j R. M. DOOLEY CVSJMEIt H G HANLEY ASSISTANT UAaAttttK (Portland.) General Banking Business transacted. -Exchange sold, and Letters of Credit fawted. avail able in all parts ot the world. MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK PORTLAND. OREGON. J. FRANK WATSON President R. L. DURHAM Vlee-Priidat R.W. HOYT CaeMer GEO. W. HOYT Assistant CaeWeir TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. Interest paid on time deposits. Drafts and letters of eretllt Issued, available la all parts of, the world. Collections a specialty. Gold dust bought. LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO BANK LIMITED. CAPITAL PAID UP . . .52,Mteea Head Olllce. 73 Lombard straet. Lo.viot. This bank transacts a general banking and ex change business; makes loans, discoun's stiaod issues commercial and travelers' credits, avail able la any city in the world. Chamber of Commerce building. Thlwl and Stark streets. W. MACKINTOSH. Manager. 1 THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK Transacts a General Banking Business. Drafts istued available In all cities ot she United States and Europe. President TYLER WOODWARD Vlce-Presldtnt JACOB KAJtX Cashier F. C. MILLKU BANK OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-PAID-UP CAPITAL ?S,WMtlQ RESERVE MO.MI0 Head Offlee. 60 Lombard street. Lonhm. Com'L block; 214- Washington St.. Perthwd. R. LEA BARNES. MUneger.