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THE SfOKNING OREGONIAN, SATTJEDAT, MAECH 10, 1900. :iTY NEWS IN BRIEF Arauacmcnts Tonlskt. lORDRATS THEATER (Washington street) Matinee and evening:, "Trilby. IETROPOLITAS THEATER CTnlrd street) "Rip Van Winkle." Compant B Is Organized. Company B, hlrd Regiment, O. N. G., Captain T. N. f unbar, completed organization laet even- is by electing noncommissioned omcere id fitting out -with uniforms, equipment id arms. This is the company com- sed entirely of ex-volunteers, and Its rst night at the Armory created consid- ible Interest. Quite a number of per- jns assembled In the galleries to see jw the veterans handled their guns, but fere disappointed, as the work of distrib uting outfits could Tiot be completed In Ime for a drill. Isext Friday evening rill be drill night, when Company B will formally launched Into Guard work. ,r. A. PlatiB, formerly First Sergeant of Iompany M, Second Oregon, was chosen Irst Sergeant of the new company; James teade, of old Company E, Quartermaatcr- jrgeant; C. P. Mercer, of J3, First Duty lergeant; Thomas Canning, cf E; TV.- F. foughcrty of L, and W. E. Allen, of L, le three other Duty Sergeants, v. i. Casten, of E; C. R. Foster, of F; C. C. rells, of L; George H. Carr, of L; Don A. iole, of L, and Joseph McKlnley, of E, fere elected Corporals. Captain Dunbar pointed Alonzo John Countryman Lance lorpoial. Company B gets the quarters :cupled by Company C, First Reg.ment, N. G., when Captain Eastwick had that rganlzation in Its prime. It was -neatly irpeted last evening and fitted up for the sommodation of the soldiers -In every spect. I Bitten bt a Viciou8 Doo. The 4-year- id eon of W. F. Dickens was severely blt n by a big brindle dog at Mr. Dickens' ables. 340 East Washington street, Thurs- ly afternoon. The child was playing In ie stable, when the dog attacked him Ithout warning, throwing the little follow the ground and making ugly lacerations 1i his face and head. Luckily, Mr. D.ck is was near by, and he lost no time rescuing his son. The child was taken a surgeon, who dressed the wounds, and warrant was sworn out yesterday for J. lsen, the owner of the dog, who lives the corner of East Clay and East 'ater streets. Deputy Sheriff S. P. Marks tiled on the owner of the animal, in jmpany with Mr. Dickens, for the pur po of dispatching the dog, but the dog's Ivner -would not hear any such proposl- )n. He will therefore be. required to ap- ar before Judge Hennessy on a charge of irmlttlng a vicious dog to run at large. I Spring Has "Came." If any one had lubts In regard to spring having ar ved, they must have been dispelled sterday. A more spring-like day could )t be wished for. Robins were singing .elr e.veetest notes at a o'clock In the jornlng, and again at evening, and dur- S the day they were busy with the pre- llnaries of nest-bulldlng. House flies id bluebottle files were flying about as Srge as life and twice as natural. Many. Iirletics of flowers aro blooming In the xrdens, and in the country trlllJume, lild violets, wild currant and other flow- rs were gathered. Many kinds of shrubs id trees are putting forth leaves and jossoms, the graes Is growing rapidly, and a short time fruit trees will be putting Irth. and the meadow lark will be sng- Ig In the orchards white with bloom, and i'ery thing will be lovely. INew Machine Shops. A permit was sterday granted the "Willamette Steel Iron Works for the erection of a ma- ilne shop on Gllsan street, extending om Third to Fourth, running back to e present snops of the company, and two ories in height. The lathes and other ols and machinery In the company's Hidings at Front and Everett streets ill be moved to the new shop, and a t of new machinery put in, so that te foundry, machine shop, etc., of the mpany will all be in one block. The ork of clearing the ground for the foun- ition of the new shop was commenced r George Langford yesterday. The cigar kd notion store at the corner of Third and Llsan Is to be removed by the 15th, and le new building will be pushed to com- letlon as rapidly as possible. riticalxt III. F. a. Fischer, for a bzen years or more In the bakery busl- at Fifth and Burnslde streets, Is In a try critical condition, and his recovery very doubtful. He has been suffering rer since August last with some stomach Rouble, caused by an abnormal growth that organ. In the nature of a tumor cancer, and has of late been very low. has tried every school of medicine. ithout deriving any permanent benefit. jd his friends have about lost hope. His indltion has been very critical of late, it has improved within the past two or tree days, under new treatment, but It feared that this improvement Is only Imporary. irst-Warders Will. Enthuse. The srat Ward Republican Club has been a Jtle slow In getting to business, but Is going to do things up in style now. here will be a lively time at its meeting lis evening; speeches and music galore. Ifreshments, and even a sparring match enliven the company. Mayor Storey sterday arranged with County Clerk almes to have the registration office rpt open Tuesday evening, which will be rat-ward night, and all residents of that ird who have not registered will pre nt themselves at that time. The office HI be kept open all night, If necessary. ther wards will be likely to follow this sample. ?ontract for Sixth Span. When the Junty Commissioners let the contract for I building the six spans,fof the'Madlson reet bridge to Wakefield & Jacobsen, the jst span was not Included. It was de- fed to get the six spans built as soon as sslble to get rid of the drift which had llged against the false work and was Idangerirg It. Now that the six spans le about completed, the Commissioners Lve awarded to Wakefield & Jacobsen I contract for building the west span, on e same terms as the others. The con- ictors pay they will have the bridge open Ir traffic soon after April 1. not later than Pprll 10, but they hope some time before at uciie. Petrified Wood for Museum. G. L. )ut. a traveling man of this city, has lesented to the City Museum a very Lnosome piece of petrified wood, which found on the plains of South Dakota. -e color of the specimen Is almost wh'te. td the fiber of the wood Is clearly out- hea. it is supposed to have been cot- invood or ash. being light In texture. well as In color. Revival Meetings. The revival mept- 35 In the Portland Home M'sslon. 2"5 wis street, have been very encouraclnc us far. and the Interest Is increases. a. uyKe. evangelist, from Vancouver, u., preacnea last night with ereat rer, and will preach again tonlsrht. The etlngs are undenominational, and the pile Is very cordially invited. First Presbyterian Church. der and Twelfth. Rev. Edgar P. Hill, L., pastor. Sunday morning. "The brd's Return": evening. "The Slaying one s sell. Morning, tenor solo. "Fear itYe, O Israel" (Dudley Buck), Lauren j-ase. Joaquin Miller. Every one has heard him. aow hear his famous lecture. )ur Arctic Empire" and "Lessons Not bund In Books." First Baptist Church. xt Monday evening. Admission. 25c. :,arge carnations, violets, lilies and daf 111s; also elegant floral pieces, reason- lie, at Burkhardt Bros.. 23d and Gllsan. )ruq Sale. This is last day of our feat reduction sale. Buy today and save jney. Laue-Davls Drug Co. Lddress this evening on formation of legon ores. Mineowners Club. Mining n Invited. Jkbrellas Repairing and recovering. aredlth's. Washington, bet. 5th and 6th. )on't miss grand opening at the Wonder fight. Corner Morrison and First st. Finest Turkish Baths In the North- st. third floor Oreconlan Building. rouvenir. opening at the Wonder to- ;ht, corner Morrison and First streete. Bro Rejected. At the meeting of the Board of Public Works yesterday bids were opened for the construction of an elevated roadway on Tenth street, from Marshall to Northrap. Although this Is the second time the work has been adver tised, only one proposal was received, which was from J. B. Slemmons, and the amount was J2417. As the Job had been let once for $163 50, Mr. Slemmons' bid was considered excessive and was promptly rejected. It is said that the threats of owners of property abutting on this ele vated roadway to resist payment o their assessment to the bitter end have scared contractors from bidding on the work. Old Citizen Dead. Durlch ZInsley, an old and respected citizen, who kept a restaurant at 230v F.rst street, died sud denly Thursday night at 9:15, at his home. 230 First street. He was attacked with heart failure In the business office of The Oregonian, and died soon after he was taken to his residence. Mr. Zlnsley had been a resident of Portland 25 years, and had conducted his restaurant for 11 years. Ho enjoyed a fine reputation as a good business man and citizen, and was a mem ber of a number of fraternal orders, among them being the Turners and Red Men. He Is survived by a wife and two children. Sheriff's Bond Filed. Sheriff Frazler Thursday filed his bond as tax collector of the 1S99 roll, In the sum of $150,000. The time consumed by the Sheriff in obtaining the signatures to the bond of a number of well-known citizens, who are financially responsible, was only about one hour. The County Commissioners approved the bond yesterday, and the collection of taxes will be begun today. On Monday the collection of the bicycle tax will be commenced. George C. Durham has been appointed bicycle tax collector. Exempt Firemen Will Feast. The Ex empt Firemen's Association will hold Its annual meeting on Monday evening, March 12, at Its room In the City HalL After the meeting It will adjourn to a restaurant, where the members will en Joy their regular symposium and love feast All the old boys will be present, and old times will be talked over. Peter Taylor, who has been president of the association almost a score of years, will, to the great pleasure of all the members, preside on this occasion Assessor's Index. County Assessor Greenleaf has prepared an index to the asssessment roll for this year, which he considers quite an improvement over that of last year. Various errors In the la6t Index have been eliminated, the lines have been placed farther apart, and the book Is larger, containing 756 pages. There are about GO entries to the page, and In all over 4200 cards were used In making it up. It will prove a great convenience to taxpayers and collectors as well. Dentistrt Without License. G. W. Schmidt and J. A. Reed were fined $25 each yesterday, having acknowledged to practicing dentistry without license. Each paid the fine, which Is the lowest hat ccujd be imposed. C. H. Smith also ap peared In Justice Kraemer's court, charged with practicing medicine without having procured a certificate. This case will come up next Monday. W. C. Blank, who says Smith prescribed for his rheumatism, Is the complaining witness. School Election Row. The voters at the school election at Holbrook, Multnomah County, got Into a row last Monday, wh'ch has culminated in two criminal cases be fore Justice Kraemer. Milton Hildreth Is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon by S. H. Elliott, and C. H. Bloyd Ls charged with assault and battery by the same man. Both defendants are out on "their own recognizance, and Justice Kraemer has set March 19 for hearing the cases. Joaquin Miller. "Our Arctic Empire." a descriptive lecture on the Arctic regions, with a prelude on "Lesons Not Found In Books." Monday evening next, at the First Baptist church. Admission, 2?c Evert lady presented with a souvenir at the Wonder tonight, cor. Morrison and 6th. Caramels and cream -wafers 25c pound, today only. Carroll's. 332 Washington. GAVE A MEMBERS' SO CIAL. Ualtod Presbyterian YonniC People Conducted Entertainment. The first of a series of eight members' socials that are to be given at the Young Men's Christian Association this year was held last evening- 4n the Association par lors. The entire programme- was In charge of the young people of the First United Presbyterlasi church. There was a large attendance of members and many of their young women friends. A spir ited game of basket-ball was played be tween the noon and evening1 crosses, which resulted In victory for the noon class by a score of 28 to S. This was the third game of the series. The standing of the classes ls: Noon class, won 2, Iot 0; 5 o'clock class, payed 1, won 1; evening class, played 2, lost 2. The musical and literary programme arranged by the young1 people's society was carried out with splendid effect. Every member on the programme was encored, j which was as follows: Piano solo "Tableau" Raff Miss Laura Tate. Reading "The Old Beggar's Reverie" Miss Lizzie Farmer. Violin solo "Prayer of Ronald" Miss Vetros Sharp. Vocal Solo "The Anglers" Miss Anna. M. Stuart. Original Reading "The Mormons." C. C. Tripp. French horn solo "The Song That Reached My Heart." Miss Stella Jones. Reading Edward Shearer Chorus "God Bless Thee, Love Church Choir. After the formal exercises light refresh ments wero served. o e CAMP HARRINGTON POST. Initial Smoker and tertalnmenjt s Vaudeville Succes. En- Camp Harrington Post, of the Spanish- American and Philippine War Veterans, gave their Initial smoker and entertain ment at their hall, In the Allsky building, Thursday evening. It was voted a pro nounced success by all present. The fol lowing programme was rendered: Song "America" Address Captain Sanford Whiting Piano selection Comrade Vert Mosten Club specialty "The King of Clubs".. T. Brown Address "Murmurings From Camp Gil bert" Captain G. F. Telfer Recitation "Shamus O'Brien" Mr. Rasmus Solo "Asleep in the Deep" Judge Frank Hennessey Three-round bout by the little wonders-, Corbett and Jeffries. A Few Spasms in Hebrew Rasrtlme... Mr. Jacobs Address Colonel Owen Summers Recitation F. A. Bouterious Address Colonel S. C. Spencer Solo Joslah Kemp Musical Specialties Messrs. Edwards, Davis, Hayes and Carr. Committee on arrangements Comrades W. F. Daugherty, Zena Lucas, Fred E. Edwards. J. Hlbbard, W. F. Allen, George H. Carr. Master of ceremonies Captain Sandford Whiting. It Is the Intention of the camp to give a smoker and vaudeville entertainment once every month, to which all visiting comrades are cordially Invited. The ladles' auxiliary to Camp Harrington will be or ganized In the near future. GOLCONDA MINING COMPANY Office Chamber of Commerce Bulld ins1, Xext to Safe Deposit Vault. A limited amount of stock of this com pany for sale. For particulars apply to J. A. ARMENT, Assistant Secretary. a Portland's Ieadlnc Mnslc Store. Knabe. Hardman, Fischer, Ludwlg pianos. Estey organs, sheet music, harp-o-chords. Wholesale & retail. The Wiley B. Allen Co. WITH NOTED AUTHORS WOaiAX'S CLUB DEVOTES AX AFTER NOOX TO FICTION. Modern "Writers o Many School Dis cussed by Taelr Admirers In teresting Papers. Instruction and entertainment marked the programme at the Woman's Club yesterday atternooru "Modern Fiction," In the hands of the members generally, proved a wonderfully fertile subject, as may be inferred from the vast scope it covers. All the members who poss.bly could within the llm.ted time were In vited to peak. and In doing so to select whichever author they cho&e from those authors classed as "modern," whose works were written In a period of 40 to 50 years. Mrs. Julia Comsiock, president of the club, opened with a review generally, treating of all fiction for the past half century. Other members selected slngie authors or single works of fiction. Of course there were many which fell within the grade of "best," according to the at titude of the speaker, and the merits claimed by these respective championB for their, subjects, although often conflicting, were the life of the proceedings, and pro vided instruction for listeners. Every champion had sympathizers in some part of the house, and was frequently encour aged by applause. Before commencement of the programme the president invited Mrs. Frederick Eg gert to speak on matters of Interest ob served during her protracted visit in the East. This was complied with, Mrs. Eg gert giving the club many valuable hints In relating what was being done by other workers. Mrs. Comstock, Introducing her address, said: "In looking over the contributions to the world of fiction during the past 40 ior 60 years, we find much has been written to interest and amuse a large class of read ers. All writers aspire to literary fame, and await with anxiety the verdict of the reading public" Mrs. Comstock spoke of the lucrative remuneration received In modern times by authors of good books, but observed that the commercial value of their work was far from being the sole incentive of all modern writers of fiction. From George Eliot, the speaker traced fiction down to the present time, dwelling very briefly on Hugo, Howells, Stevenson, Wallace. Olive Schrelner. Sienckewlcz. Barrie, Maclaren, Du Maurier, Tolstoi and others, at the close of the list calling attention to the fact that It was the verdict of some critics that Rudyard Kipling was the only writer that would preserve this century from literary decay. Mrs. Comstock closed with the thought that It was only such authors as touched great permanent principles of human life that found a lasting place. . Madame J. H. Bauer furnished a long list of books which she had found to pos sess peculiar value, and elucidated their respective merits in a few words. Her list was made up mainly of English writ ers with whom the public was more or less familiar, but Madame Bauer said she would be glad to give to her hearers a list of French writers whoso works had charmed her. Story-telling was the theme dwelt upon by Mrs. A. Rawson. Tftils qualifier tlon of the successful novelist was said to be one essential that education, ardor and style could not supplant. The faculty of story-telling must be paramount to all else In writing fiction. A few comments were made on the purity of the Waverly novels and other excellent qualities mak ing them such strong favorites with the young. Mrs. J. T. Rogers spoke solely of Olive Schrelner, giving a very pretty picture of the spirit that produced the fine pictures of South African farm life. This writer's philosophy, her devotion to the cause of the Afrikander, the family's work, und the environment which gave Olive Schrel ner's works and life peculiar interest, were mentioned. Dr. Mary A. Thompson stirred the audi ence with a few thoughts concerning Miss Schreiner's works. In addition to the other wrlers of note that had been presented. Dr. Thompson wanted to add the name of Jules Verne. The criticism that had often been placed against his style of books the speaker turned deftly by quoting Web ster's definition of fiction: "An Invented story, a He." She mentioned several of the pictures drawn by Verne and the In tensity of the emotion they wero capable of producing In the minds of the young. The speaker's closing sentences -were on "one of the most many-sided man that ever lived in this world Ruskln." Mrs. Julia Marquam took the Polish au thor. Henry Sienckewlcz, with his several stories of great breadth and soul-stirring strength. His war subjects, with all their varied sides of patriotism, love, hate, vll Hany, or the thrilling scenes of great activity, were commented on. Mrs. Grace Watt Ross had a few words on the tendency of novelists to partition the world oft Into their respective spheres, where they labored to describe life as It was found there. This was observed In several published books, as "well as the drift of magazine articles now appearing. The speaker named the writers that wero claiming the Colonial field and the various states of the Union. Mrs. E. W. Bingham spoke first of the brilliant galaxy of fiction writers at the close of the present century, and passed to a more direct analysis of Zola's natural istic school, leading up to which the classic and romantic schools each were quickly discoursed upon. Mrs. Bingham freely quoted the criticisms that Zola had put forth, much that should never have been written, but vindicated his purpose by call ing attention to the unquestioned sincer ity of the man evident from his fearless championship of the Dreyfus cause. Miss Helen Greuenberg spoke of Mary Johnson. This writer's style, capacity In given lines and particular works wero touched on hurriedly. Mrs. Mary S. Ward, being a personal friend and acquaintance of General Lew Wallace, selected him as her topic, and with particular reference to "Ben Hur." A statement was made to the effect that "Ben Hur" was written for the conversion of Colonel Robert Ingersoll to Christian ity. Mrs. Ward said General Wallace was very much attached to the great agnostic, and thought to reach his soul through his Intelligence, with the result that "Ben Hur" charmed the world. Mrs. C. R. Thompson spoke exclusively of George Eliot. The many works of this gifted author were discussed, with empha sis upon striking characters. At the close of the regular programme Mrs. A. S. Dunlway, who recently returned from attendance of the meeting In Wash ington In honor of Susan B. Anthony, gave the club the benefit of her experience. Mrs. Dunlway said she was gratified be yond measure to hear "Aunt Susan" say that she looked to Oregon as the only state In position to lead .in the woman's mpvement. MACHINES TO SAVE GOLD. Xnmcrotu Devices on Sale in tlie Portland Market. Among the indications of the coming rush to Nome this year is the variety- of gold-saving machines on .exhibition In different portions of Portland. These ma chines vary In Importance and price from the costly dredger to the simple rocker, while an array of patent devices He be tween. Those worked by steam are usu ally provided with gasoline burners, in recognition of the scarcity of firewood at Nome. "To save flour gold" ls what each machine Is guaranteed to do, as the min ers know the coarser particles and nug gets will take care "of themselves. Machines costing $50 or so are represent ed as being able to wash 8 to 12 cubic yards of Nome beach sand In 10 hours where the home-made rocker treats only a yard or two. Thus, If a man can make $10 to $50 a day with a hand rocker, he can Increase his earnings tenfold with one of these machines, and thus do more work In the four months allotted to him In the bleak north than he could In a whole year by the old method. One man In Woodstock Is making 300 hand rockers, which he expects to sell on the Nome beach this summer for $30 each. In the more expensive machines, plates, vlfllea and burlaps are used, while quicksilver Is to lurk In all the crevices to catch the fleeting flakes of flour gold as they at tempt to escape. ROOMS OPEN TODAY. Historical Society Has Jinny Jfeiv Curiosities. The rooms of the Oregon Historical So ciety, City Hall, top floor, northwest cor ner, will be open today from 10 A. M. to 12 M., and from 1 to 6 P. M., and aLo in the evening from 7:30 to 9 o'clock. The public gererally is cordially invited, edu cators and students particularly, and such newspaper men as may be In the city aa well. Visitors In the city from other states will find it profitable and Instructive to spend a little while In tho rooms, and they also should visit the forestry exhibit and the City Museum, which is constantly growing In attractiveness. The accessions to the Historical Society collection for the past two weeks have been quite numerous. Among the most interesting, the follo'wing may be men tioned: 1 A "Douay Bible," printed by SImms & Mclntyre, Donegall street, Belfast, Ire land, 1S39, upon the flyleaf of which la written: "Presented to Dr. M. Whitman by P. J. DeSmet," In the handwriting of the latter. After the massacre of Novem ber 29-30, 1&17, It came Into the possession of Rev. H. H. Spalding, and by hlmwas presented to his wife. 2 A Bible printed In Boston, 1S35, with the words, "H. H. Spalding. Clear Water, 1S37," on flyleaf In his handwriting. 3 Paley's "Theology," Boston, 1S29, with tho following words written upon flyleaf: "This small token of sincere regard ls pre sented to the Rev. Jason Lee, by Thomas Turner, Brl'th WesMn Mlrs'y., Stamstead, Lower Canada, Feb'y, 1S39." This book afterwards came Into tho possession of Mrs. R. J. Spalding. All three were do nated to the Historical Society by Edward H. Shepard. 4 A number of copies of "The Specta tor," published at Oregon City, for the years 1848. 1849, 1S50, 1S51, by S. T. Walker, Forest Grove. 5 A Latin grammar of 1832. formerly used In Yale College, and brought to Ore gon In 1S53, by Professor John D. Post, who taught school a number of years at Oregon City, by Mrs. M. E. Johnson, his daughter. 5 The Oregon Democratic ticket for the Presidential election of I860, and the Cali fornia Republican ticket for the Presiden tial election of 1SG4. 6 "The North American Arithmetic," part first, by Frederick Emerson. Boston, 1S35, brought to Oregon by Rev. Elkanah Walker, contributed by his son, S. T. Walker, Forest Grove. 7 A map of Oregon, published by Rev. Samuel Parker, in 1838, contributed by H. B. Nicholas. S Roll of honor of the Portland Acad emy and Female Seminary, February 14. 1S6S. This contains 114 names, among them Annie Atkinson, Alia Bryant, Alice Henderson, Laura Kline, Carrie Wilcox. George Alnsworth, Harry Benson, Lewla Blumauer, WInfleld and Harry Chapman, Edward Deady, Fred Holman, Willie and Charles Ladd, Herman Metzger, Albert Morton, Bernard Selling, Eugene Shelby, Samuel Simon, Fred and Thomas Strong. Douglas Taylor, Willie Upton, Holt Wil son. COMING ATTRACTIONS. JeiTries-Sliarkey Pictures. The sale of seats will begin this morning for the blograph pictures, which come to the Marquam Grand for three nights com mencing' March 13. The pictures did a record-breaking business for two weeks at the Alhambra Theater, San Francisco. The press was unanimous in Its praise of this entertainment. This exhibition lasts, Including 10 minutes preliminary, when the seconds, referee and announcer are seen wrangling over the conditions which ore to prevail during tho contest, two hours and 30 minutes. Five minutes after the fight Is over ls also shown on the can vas, where the crowd enter the ring and offer their congratulations to Jeffries, the winner of the contest Many prominent sporting men and men about town. Including actors, lawyers and judges, can plainly be seen In the boxes which surround the ringside. Good Sale of Sents tor Scnlchl. There was a steady sale of seats yester day for the Scalchl engagement, at the Marquam next Monday night. This fine organization, headed by Mme. Sofia Scalchl, the world's greatest con tralto, has done remarkable business throughout its tour. The fact that this is really the farewell American tour of Scalchl has no doubt aroused all music-lovers to the fact that the present ls their only opportunity of hearing the artist, whose name ls so close ly associated with thnt of Pattl. Scalchl Is even a greater contralto than Pattl a soprano. Pattl has many rivals, while Scalchl stood alone, unapproachable. As sociated with Scalchl on this tour are several artists of whom tho metropolitan critics have spoken In no uncertain meas ure of praise. "All ailxed." Commencing next Monday night, Moth ersole & Abbott's Stock Company will produce at the Metropolitan "All Mixed." the farce-comedy in which Nat Goodwin made his first great success. Snilors and Soldiers Will Meet. Yesterday, Secretary J. S. Foaj, of tho Multnomah ex-Soldiers' and Sailors' Asso ciation, Issued notices for the convening of the association at the Foss Hall, corner Grand and Hawthorne avenues, Wednes day evening. March 2S. The notice waa New SPRING SHIRT WAISTS IN GREAT VARIETY Several Lines of INew At 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, 51.00, 51.23 and $2.50, every pair warranted and guar teed a perfect fit. Spring Shades in New The best line of French Kid Gloves ever placed on the American mar ket will be placed on sale today at $1.00 A PAIR Several Cases of Black and Colored French Dress Goods Will be opened this morning and placed on sale at Special Prices. New weaves and new designs, which are strictly confined to us, and cannot be duplicated or matched In any dry goods house In Portland. Six cases of dressmakers' findings and new linings opened yesterday, will be on sale today. Hundreds of designs in new Wash Goods on sale today. Exclusive Dry Goods Importers Cor. Third and Morrison Sts. Sole agents for Warner's Twentieth Century Rust-Proof Corsets. Mail orders receive prompt attention. Issued by order of the officials of the as sociation, and ls In the form of a postal card. Mr. Foss sent out over 200 cards. AEea Flora Brown, president of the Wom an's Auxiliary, will also cause to' be Issued a similar notice, so that It may meet at the same time. It ls proposed that at this meeting there will be a social feature, with a short programme and refreshments, to gether with the transaction of business. RESPONDS TO AN INVITATION Pastor J. F. Gnormlcy Asks Christian Scientists to Hear Him. The following has been addressed to the First Church of Christ Scientist and tho Portland Church of Christ Scientist: "Your joint invitation to myself and friends to' attend a lecture on Christian Science by Hon. William G. Ewlng, sub ject, 'Christian Science, the Religion of Jesus Christ, has been received, and so far as I am concerned will be accepted. Having read a lecture delivered by Hon. Mr. Ewlng, and having read many lec tures by your most prominent people; and having listened to many of your most prominent lecturers; and having had in my possession for 10 years 'Science and Health,' by Mary Baker G. Eddy; and having been a close student of Christian Scienco in It3 theory and its practice, I am profoundly convinced that Christian Science is not the religion of Jesus Christ. Therefore, in reciprocating your invita tion, you and your friends aro cordially invited to attend a lecture on Christian Science at the First Christian Church, corner Park and Columbia streets, Sunday evening, March 11, at 7:40 o'clock: subject, 'Christian Science, not the Religion of Jesus Christ.' Sincerely, J. F. GHORMLEY. "Pastor First Christian Church and Ed itor Pacific Christian." WEATHER COLD IN DAWSON Mercury Reached G7 Bclovr Zero the Middle of January. The record for cold weather was broken In Dawson In the month of January. The mercury stood In the 30s, 40s and 50s below zero during the entire month. There were a few days In December when the thermometer registered below zero. There was very little snow and very little wind In January. Out of the 31 days, 22 were below 25 degrees; IS were below 30; 13 days below 25; 10 below 40; 9 below 45 and 4 below 50. In tho following record for January, which tells the whole story the figures are for below zero: January January January January January January January January January January January January January .-32 .40 .35 .32 .30 . 2S .26 .IS . 9 January 17 16 January IS 16.5 January 19 45.5 January 20 29.5 January 21 ao.o January 22 25 January 23 25 January 24 15 January 25 51.5 . 7.5IJanuary ja w.o 11 8.5 12 22.5 January 27. 31 13 January 2S. 13 39 January 29 11 January 30 11 January 14 49.5 January 15 57 January 31 & January 16 51.3 The month of February began mildly. a "RIP VAN WINKLE' MATINEE The Metropolitan Attraction for This Afternoon. An olio of specialties In the hands of clever people ls not the least attractive feature of the engagement this week at the Metropolitan. It precedes the ro mantic play "Rip Van Winkle," which is easily the most popular of the produc tions by the Mothersole & Abbott Stock Company. "Rip Van Winkle" will be given at this afternoon's matinee and to night. Closing performances will be to morrow afternoon and evening. Next Monday night, Nat Goodwin's comedy, "All Mixed." B Multnomnli-TJnlon Club's Opening. The new quarters for the Multnomah Union Republican Club, at 52 Grand ave nue. In the Holman block, corner of East Washington street, have been furnished, and there will be on opening with appro priate music and addresses this evening. The hall has been provided with chairs and comfortable benches. An elegant piano will be moved Into the hall today, and an arc light will be provided. This evening. Judge Hennessy will be present ...We have Secured PORTLAND MAT H. JVIfiYE?? & CO. STUDY LAW AT HOME Instruction by mall, adapted to everyone. Ex perienced and competent instructors. Takes ppare time only. Two course: Preparatory, for jidmbwlon to Supreme Court; Business Law, for young business men. Ihe preparatory course follows as near as possible that laid down by the Hastings Law School. Full particulars free. Address PACIFIC COAST CORRE SPONDENCE SCHOOL OF LAW. 214 McAllis ter street, rooms 7 and 8. San Francisco. DR. CARVER'S OneDay ColdandLaGrippeCure Curing In 5 doees acute cases of coughs, colds and la grippe. Every box guaranteed. LAUB-DAVIS DRUG CO. Low-Price and Reliable Rrugglsts, Portland. Or. Corsets Kid Gloves Today and give several solos. The Alger broth ers will furnish music with their string instruments. J. A. Epping will be present and give selections. In addition to tho fine musical programme provided, th-ere will be several appropriate addresses from prominent Republican speakers. The event will be a celebration of the union of the two clubs In one strong organization, as well as the opening of the new quarters. The hall committee has done Its work well, and Pres5den Rowe and the members ex tend Invitations to the public to be pres ent. p t NEW PIANO AT METROPOLITAN Manager Jones fins Pnrchased an $S0O Instrument. I A magnificent Colonial Baldwin ma- t hogany-cased piano has been Installed In tho Metropolitan Theater. Manager Jones had the new purchase placed In the orchestra, and It was heard for the first time with "Rip Van Winkle." The new Instrument 13 of splendid workman- , ship, elegant tone, and cost $S0O. It has . often been remarked that no Instrument In the orchsstra has more Influence on t the general effect of the music than the J piano, and the orchestral music at the I Metropolitan during the past two even- j lngs has shown a decided Improvement. Along with the new acquisition are some pretty bronze ornaments and a plush cover. , GREAT PARIS EXPOSITION. Owing to the heavy travel about to set In from America to Europe, persons who contemplate visiting the Paris exposition or any part of Europe, should make ap plication for steamship accommodations (first or second cabin) at earliest date pos sible, to secure desirable berths and sail ings. Full Information regarding cabin rates, diagrams and samng dates via all trans-Atlantic steamship lines, may ba obtained at the Union Pacific ticket office. Accommodations reserved promptly on ap plication. Don't forget the number, 133 Third street. GEORGE LANG, City Passenger and Ticket Agent. J. "H. LOTHROP. General Agent. WHERE TO DINE. Open day and night, always serving tho very best. The Portland Restaurant, S05 Washington street, near Fifth. e Shredded whole wheat biscuit demon stration now going on at Dresser's Gro cery. Ladles specially Invited. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PIANO - THE IS! How It brightens and refines the home rests the nerves and weary heads! What pretty fancies It brings Into the mind that ls, providing It's music. Music was never made with a bad piano, and bad pianos have a bad hnblt of masquerading In the dress of good pianos. Then, too, you can't get good music out of an old, worn-out second-hand piano that some one else has discarded. Buy your piano at a store where you will be sure of getting a good piano, which will produce good music where piano knowledge ls abundant and always on top. where every transaction Is honest. You cannot miss It In selecting a celebrated STECK, KRAKAUER. or a STER LING, three that predominate every where. A select assortment and sold on easy terms, at the wareroom of GEO. A. HEID1NGER & CO. 131 Sixth Bt.. Oregonian Dldg. Oregon Kidney Tea cures back ache, kidney and bladder trou bles and constipation. CT.PREHN, Dentist Crown and bridge work. 131 Third St.. near Al der. Oregon Tel. Clay S03. Vitalised air for painless extracting. C. G. NEMCKSTLE ..DENTIST.. narquara Building-, Rooms 300. 301. 303 s for Infants "STERLNQ" Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare- t goric, Drops and Sootliiiie: Syrups. It is Pleasant. Ifc contains neither Opium. Morphine nor other Inarcotic substance. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and "Wind Colic. It relieves Teething- Troubles and cures Constipation. Ifc regulates tho Stomach and Bowels, giving" healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea Tho Mother's Friend. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the THC CENTAUR COMPANY. 77 'W -. Ull.Cu. vnTTTrn TircTvr trminiod with nltrnt In Use For Over 30 Years, ' I I It! fulness. aversion to socletv, which deprive you of your manhood. UNFITS YOU FOR BUSINESS OR MARRIAG.B. ,rAlk.TV MIDDLE-AGED MEN who from excesses and strains have lost their MANLY POWER. BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES. Syphilis. Gonorrhoea, painful, bloody urine. Gleet. Stricture, enlarged prostate. Sexual Debility. Varicocele. Hydrocele. Kidney and Liver troubles, cured WITHOUT MERCURY AND OTHER POISONOUS DRUGS. Catarrh and Rheumatism CURED. Dr. "Walker's methods aro regular and scientific. He uses no patent nostrums or ready-made preparations, but cures the disease by thorough medical treatment. His New Pamphlet on Privato Diseases sent Free to all men who describe their trouble. PATIENTS cured at home. Terms reasonable. All letters answered in plain envelope Consultation free and sacredly confidential. Call on or address Doctor Walker, 132 First St.. Corner Alder, Portland, Or. forbid a fool a thing and that he will DO." DON'T USE S- o a a AwXPSipfx'Wi25& 1 At 107 Hi Please bear In mind that Ell era Piano House Is still located at 107 First street, and will re main at that location until the new building at the corner of Park and Washington streets, opposite Cordray's Theater, ls ready for occupancy. In the meantime our store con tinues to be about the busiest place around town, and fine pianos and organs may be seen coming In and going out here at almost every hour of the day. We are the big profit-killers of the piano business. We have demonstrated long ago that, ow ing to the peculiar advantages we possess we are ablo to fur nish you a fine piano for a great deal less money than ls asked for the same grade and quality elsewhere and we are particu larly able to do this Just now. We are Northwestern general wholesale agents for the three truly great American pianos the ChlckerinKCAmerlca's oldest and best), of Boston: the Weber of New York, and the now famous Kimball, of Chicago. Besides a complete assortment of these world-renowned makes, we carry also a large varisty of such well known and standard instruments as the Wheelock. the Whitney. the Hlnse. the Singer, tho Mil ton, Marshall, and many others. Remember the place. 107 First street, between Wash ington and Stark otreets. 3S9js? S2sS25S22S;kS2SS2 eesasoQooeoaoooeeeoosooese THE OREGONIAN 9 PUBLISHING CO. IS NOW EQUIPPED FOR DOING FIRST-CLASS Also... DESIGNINO AND SAMPLES... ZINC ETCHING of Work and Prices upon Application 9 e ooeeeeoeoooosoooooaoQoeeae Samples . HoikyBerger. 130 fasx St FRED PREHN The Dekum Building; Full St Teth ?o.W Seamlesw Gold Crown, M.CO Brldpe Work $5.00 Examinations free . Teeth extracted ahsa- Cor. 3d and "Vash!ngtonu:ely without pain. ' DR. E. C. EVE AND EAR DISEASES llarau.-im btg.. rooms C120-7. and Children. Signature of Over MUnRHV 8TRET. 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