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I'W'UJ ',-gWtj ' W"P HHi?' jM"W ltWllVsiTl;MWI' s . AwiWijn fTS v fif$7r fmtyr -wwi-''?-' TTTE MOTiNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, 'APRIL 26, 1900. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF Amusement Tonight. CORD RAT'S THEATER fV'jWnrtoa Street) -Barlow's Minstrels. Cattaix Davis Chosen. Captain R. E. Davis. In the Adjutant-General's o35.cc. and formerly commander of Company E. Second Oregon Volunteer, was e.ected Lieutenant-Commander of the Oiegon Bat talion of the Naval Reserve esterday. The selection of Captain DavU. who has no naval experience, was a surprise both to himself and others. He Is an old Guardsman, and served in the volunteers from the time of organizing the Second Oregon until it was mustered out. Includ ing all the field service of the regiment In Luzon. The etrlctly military features of the work he Is unquestionably compe tent to perform, but he docs not express his confidence In the management of a man-of-war. It Is quite certain that Cap tain Davis will decline the oulce for these reasons. The vacancy in the command of the Oregon Naval Mill t la has existed since the resignation of Lieutenant-Commander Sherman, of Astoria, who left the state for San Francisco. Several persona have been discussed as ellglbles to fill the office, but thus far the division officers seem no: to have decided upon any one willing to tak'e It. This is the second vote taken. In the first, only five out of a posilb.e ten were cast, and these were scattering. Yesterday Captain Davis received, a ma jority, but his declination will necessitate another election soon. Waitixq Till. After Movino Dat. One hundred and twenty voters ere registered yesterday, making a total of 13.320- A jiumber of persons called who are going to move, and it will be necessary for- these to come again. It is considerable trouble to change a residence, and if the elector registers before he moves he has to make another trip to have the correction made, or he can wait until he changes his resi dence and then register, making one Job of it. Fifteen affidavits taken by notaries In country precincts were turned in yester day. These are not included In the figures here given. Nearly all who called yester day are residents of the city. Some per Eons who came her under age and claim citizenship by virtue of the citizenship of their father, nrlng only their father's first papers as proof. This is not wifllclent proof. The father must have been a full citizen at the time the eon reached the age of 21 years to make the son a citizen, and tho final papers of tho father are required by the registration clerks. If he failed to obtain his final papers before the son became 21 years old, then the ton must take out citizenship papers for him self. The precincts most behind In reg istration are Holbrook, Reeders and Wil lamette Slough, where there are a total of about 200 voters. Only a few have reg istered. Vetoed Two Ordinances. Mayor Stor ey has vetoed the ordinance providing for improving Madison street between the Park blocks. He gives as his reasons for so doing that this Krect is not a thoroughfare for any great amount of traffic, and that there are many much more traveled streets In worse condition. The Improvement. If made, would have to be paid for out of the general fund, which Is at rather a low ebb. and he believes If the public money is to be ex pended for such improvements it shouid be expended where It would do the most good for the greatest number. He has also vetoed the ordinance authorizing the purchase of a dozen Iron settees for the plaza blocks. He gives as his reason for this action that the sidewalk on the Third street side of the plaza blocks Is in very bad condition, and has been so for a long time, and is of opinion that the public money would be better expend ed in Improving this sidewalk than in the purchase of settees, which can only b; considered as luxuries. Doubtless many will agree with the Mayor on this subject, especially women pedestrians. nx-CovERNon Bob Tatxor Sick. Ex Governor Robert L. Talor, three times Governor of his native state, Tennessee, who has been booked for a course of lec tures In Oregon on "The Fiddle and the Bow," arrived here last evening. He has Ju recovered from an attack of the grip, and the unusually miserable weather and raw wind brought on an attack of bron chitis, which has rendered it necessary for him to cancel all dates on the Coast. He leaves this morning for Fort Worth, Tex., where his family has been spending the Winter. All over the South, Governor Taylor Is known as "Our Bob." and Is a general favorite with all classes. The title to his lecture Is really a misnomer, as it is a masterpiece of word-painting, a poem from beginning to end, and would better bs styled "Love, Laughter and Song." Governor Talor is very favorably Im pressed with this Coast, and says he will return next jear and bring his family w ith him here to spend the Winter. SurrosED Stoles Silverware. A young man giving the name of Harry Marion wis arrested yesterday in the act of trying to sell silverware to a second hand dealer. He represented the stuff as being Imitation, and offered 'to sell It very cheap, but the dealer at once pronounced it the solid silver itself. Marion was taken to the police station, and questioned closely, but gave the police no satisfaction In regard to where he had obtained the Valuable ware. A heavy teapot, set of spoons, and a number of napkin rings were upon his person when arrested. The articles are being held for Identification, by the Chief of Police, who Is also looking up Marion's record. The only silver plate reported stolen In Portland for some time was that of Rev. G. B. Van Waters, on East Twelfth street, last week, but this plate, the police think, may have been stolen in some other city and brought here for disposal. April Weather. Portland enjoyed more weather and more kinds of weather and more sudden changes In Ices time than any day since the storm of January 9, 1SS0. Within the city limits there was unow, hall, rain and sunshine. There were minutes when the mercury dropped to 40. and these were succeeded by Intervals of almost Summer warmth and brlghtners. There were times of very strong wind, and others of absolute stillness. What was remarkable was the suddenness with which rain ceased and the equal sudden ness with which It came after Intervals of sunshine. Whether fruit was seriously Injured Is not known. Child Scalded to Death. Lydia, the C-ycar-old daughter of Rev. Fung Chak, died at her home, 2G9 Ankeny street, yes terday morning, from the effects of a severe scalding last Monday morning. She l.tid been playing about the kitchen and accidentally fell into a boiler of hot water. The child's father is pastor of the Chinese Baptist Mission, in this city, and the fu neral will be conducted under supervision of Rev. Dr. Blackburn. The interment will take place today at Lone Fir. Arrested for Pocket-Pickdjo. Grace Williams and Ida Harris, two colored women, were arrested last evening for robbing L. C Seed, a Salem hostler, and William Jacobs, a Swedish sailor, of 3 and $S0. respectively. The men had visited the cribs of the women In the North End and allege that while there they had tfcelr pockets picked of the amounts In gold. Sooth Portland W. C. T. U. The regu lar meeting of the South Portland W. C. T. U. will be held this afternoon at the Immanuel Baptist Church, corner Meade and Second streets, at 3 o'clock. The union has been holding cottage prajer meetings during the week. The meeting on Friday will be at the home of Mrs. Hale, on First street Death op Thomas Pope. George A. Steel has received a telegram from Qulncy, 111., announcing the 4cath of Thomas Pope at that place. Mr. Pope was a pioneer of Oregon, having come to the territory in tho time of Governor Abernethy, and re sided here for some years. Ho and his brother. Charles Pope, were well known to early settlers. Sono Recital by pupils of Anton 8chott and Miss Schueklng. Saturday evening, April 28, Parsons Hall, for the benefit ot the Good Samaritan Hospital. Too Cool fob Fly Fishino. The cool and shivery weather of late has not been favorable for trout fishing, especially for those who fish only with the fly, and no reports of large catches have been re ceived. The most successful day's sport reported of late was enjoyed by a party of five who fished at Meadow Lake last faun day, and caught an average ot over 41 each. The largest trout caught was 17 Inches In length, but the majority caught ranged from 9 Inches to 12 inches. The party left Portland on the Saturday even ing train and had a wagon waiting for them when, they arrived at McMlnnvilie, and started at once for the lake, arriving at the hotel about midnight. They fished till dinner time, about S P. M., and then came back to McMlnnvilie, where they spent the night, and arrived home in time for business Monday morning. A few of the fish were taken with a fly, but it was too early in the season and too co.d for fly fishing. Meadow Lako Is an artifi cial lake on the summit of the Coast Range, about 25 miles west ot McMlnn vilie, formed by damming a tributary ot the Ncstucca River, in a narrow rock gorge. The lake Is some tnree muc9 or more in length, and contains many trout, some ot large size. The largest trout cap tured by the party mentioned were taken with a fly. Elks at the Minstrels. Portland Elks to the number of more than 200 witnessed the performance of the Barlow m.nstrels at Cordray's Theater last night. A number of new songs, and many local hits, which were Introduced for their benent,keptlhem, applauding all the evening, and at the close of the performance a magnificent tableaux, arranged by Managers Cordray and Ward, was received with tremendous applause. A deep forest tccne was shown by moonlight, and among the trees sev eral large and handsome elk were sein moving about, with all the appearance of life. The letters B. P. O. E., were woen In evergreen across thee enter of the stage. The tableau was a most beautiful one, and will be remembered by the Elks who saw It for many a cg day. Wants Damages From tub Citt. George H. Hlmes has filed a communica tion for presentation to the Common Coun cil, atklng that the city pay him J20O on account of Injuries to his horse and buggy, inflicted by a runaway team ot one of the city sprinkling wagons. He states that his horse and buggy were hitched on Morrison street, near Fourth, when the runaway team ran Into them with great force, practically ruining the buggy, a new one, and Injuring his horse considerably. He asks for damages to the extent of a new buggy, the cost of veterinary treat ment tor his horse, and for loss of the use of his "rig," amounting to J300, and sug gests the advisability of the matter being settled without his having to resort to legal proceedings. Refuses to Be Removed. H. C. Herren, wanted la Portland for having issued sev eral bogus checks, has been arrested in Tacoma, but does not want to come. His counsel has instituted habeas corpus pro ceedings to prevent Detective Cordano bringing him hither, and the case will be decided In Tacoma today. The imperial Hotel holds 361 of Herren's checks, which it would gladly see cashed: the St. Charles Hotel has a piece of his dishonored paper; Moore, a saloon-keeper, has PO; G. I. Thompson, of the Hotel Perkins, has 33 50, and the elevator boy at the Perkins Is out 35 on the same kind ot an Invest ment. Herren, It Is said, belongs in Mos cow, Idaho. He is not related to the Her rins of Portland. Mat Be Tried for Manslaughter. Whether Dr. Paul Cromwell will be tried on a charge of manslaughter or not. Is known only to Justice Kraemer, who has had the case under ad visement eJnco the arguments heard In his court yesterday morning. Cromwell's counsel contended that the verdict of the Jury in the Olat Berg In quest docs pot accuse any one of man slaughter, nor even charge that such a crime was committed. If Justice Kraemer considers the grounds sufficient, the casa will come up for preliminary hearing Fri day, May 4. The charge against Cromwell of practicing medicine without a license will be Investigated Friday, April 27. Rotal Chinook for a Banquet. The Chinook salmon of the Columbia have no equal, and this Is as well understood at the East as at home, as Is phown by tho fact that a fish dealer was yesterday flll.ng an order for two salmon for New York. They were beauties, weighing nearly CO pounds each, and were ordered by a Brooklyn, N. Y., banker, to be served at a grand banquet which he will give a few days hence. EXAMIUINO SURVET CONTRACTS. P. W. Klnnalrd, Examiner of Surveys" for the General Land Office, has commenced the examination of some six completed sur veying contracts In Southern Oregon. The commencement of this work sp early In the season will expedite the acceptance of contracts and the payment of contractors. Take Place Tonioht. The anniversary exercises of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, announced to be held in St. Johns this evening, will take place in Odd Fel lows' Hall, at University Park. The oc casion Is creating much attention among all the Odd Fellows of the city, and a large attendance Is expected. East Side Railwat Compant. Hoeclal car service to Wavcrly golf grounds dur ing tournament, April 23 to 28. Inclusive. In addition to regular 45-mInute service, cars will leave Portland at 1. 1:20 and 1:IS P. M.; returning, leave golf grounds at 4:47, 5:15 and B:32 P. M. GYMNASTIC CARNIVAL. Ladles' and Senior CInsses of Y. M. C. A. Will Hold Annual Exhibition. On Friday night the gymnasium classes of the Y. M. C A., under the direction of Professor W. M. Rlngler. will give a novel entertainment, representing the vari ous systems of gymnastics as taught In the leading countries of the world. There will be 12 numbers, fully costumed, includ ing a special double number by 16 of tho Y. M. C. A. ladles' class. The opening and closing numbers have never been present ed In Portland, and will alone be worth the admission price. Lower floor, 33c: gallery, ICc. Seats on sale at Y. M. C A. s I TO CHICAGO. If you want to see how to go to Chicago, look at moving, picture of Union Pacific "Overland Limited" now on exhibition at Union Pacific ticket office. 125 Third street. e WHERE TO DINE. Where to dlneT The best place for sub stantial foods, nicely served, is at the Portland Restaurant, 305 Washington St. i ARE U HUNGRY? If so. U need a meal. Go to The Cream eric, 271 Washington i street. in EILERS PIANO HOUSE. For fine pianos and organs, see Ellers Piano House. 107 First street. s Jacob Doll Upright Piano. The latest improved. Acknowledged to be best sold on easy installments. Pianos rented, tuned and repaired at lowest firlces. H. Slnshelmer. 72 Third. Estab lished 1S62. i Mrs. Ben P. Watson, Optician, IS Washington building. Eys tested free. Gold frames, 33.50. Open evenings. Beck, the Jeireler, Will move May 1. Bargains, at 270 Mor rison street. i i Dr. Swain, dentist. 713 Dekum building. Pianos Organs. Wiley B. Allen Co. Hardman Pianos. Wiley B. Allen Co. GOLF MEETING OPENED SECOND ANNUAL CONTESTS CHAMPIONSHIP BEGUN. "Wavcrly Club Extends Hospitalities to Visitors from the North The Preliminary Events. This Is golfers' week in Portland. The second annual championship meeting of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association, began yesterday morning at the links ot the Waverly Golf Club. The meeting will continue throughout the week, and all of the people of this city with a drop ot golf blocd In their veins have arranged to take a day off and witness some of the contests. The opening attendance was large, and, proved conclusively that considerable In terest Is taken In the game In this city. In addition to the crowd ot local players and spectators in attendance, a number ot visitors from neighboring cities were on tho grounds. Most of these came prepared to enter the contests that are booked for the week. Among the visitors In attendance, the following well-known players were no ticed: A. H. Goldfinch, champion of British Columbia: Major Jones. A. S. Reed. Miss Hardle. Mr. and Mrs. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Barnard, and Miss Loewen. of Vic toria: W. H. Sternberg, Frank Adams, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. B. S. Groscup, Mrs. J. T. Steeb. Mrs. W. G. Pearce. Miss Kershaw and Mrs. C. B. Hurley, of Ta coma: Captain Harry Taylor. J. Gllllson, Mrs. Anderson and Miss Judith Minor, of Seattle, and J. C. Williams, of Spokane. Several other players from Puget Sound are expected before the end of the week, in addition to numerous spectators, who have expressed their intention of coming to Portland to witness the final contests on Saturday. Most of the players were early on the grounds yesterday morning, and the men's contest began promptly at 9:30. The wind was strong, and at times biting cold, but the players faced It like heroes. The grounds were in excellent shape, and all ot the players remarked upon the splendid condition of the course. Cold showers of rain fell at Intervals throughout the af ternoon, with now and then a bit of hall, but the true golfer never stops for wind or weather. When the sun shone out be tween showers, it seemed to lend enthu siasm to the players. When the freezing wind and rain came again, each player drew his cloak about him and patiently awaited his turn. Inside the clubhouse fires were burning, and those not engaged in play often sought the Interior of the building. The decora tions were charming, and the rooms were In marked contrast to the breezy grounds outside. Dogwood, lilacs, broom, tulips, wild Iris, stocks and columbine had been tastefully placed about the rooms, giving them the appearance of a flower garden In Spring, while heaping1 log fires were ablaze. But with all this, the greater at tractions were outside, where the contests were going on, and had the day been free from clouds and rain, few would have tarried long Inside the building. Opening; Contests. Tho first contest was the men's open championship of the Northwest. There were 26 entries, and the playing from the first was spirited. Many brilliant plays were' recorded during this hour. At 10:30 the ladles' open championship began, with 22 entries, and was equally as interesting as that of tho men. The contest between several of the players was sharp throughout, and was watched with keenest interest by the spectators, and especially by the men. who had Just finished the first round of their contest. Itesnlts of the Morning; Gaines. Following Is the result of the first round of the men's open championship contest: H. E. Jones, ot Portland, vs. R. H. Blyth, of Portland: won by Blyth. W. W. Cotton, of Portland, vs. P. V. Glfford, ot Portland; walkover for Glfford. A. W. Jones, of Victoria, vs. A. H. Goldfinch, ot Victoria; won by Goldfinch. W. Sternberg, of Tacoma, vs. J. C Will lams, of Spokane; won by Williams. T. N. Strong, ot Portland, vs. N. E. Ayer. of Portland; won by Ayer. J. C Alnsworth, of Portland, vs. J. Gllll son. ot Seattle; walkover for Gllllson. R. L. Macleay, of Portland, vs. H. Tay lor, of Seattle; won by Taylor. T. B. Wilcox, of Portland, vs. C. H. Lewis, of Portland; won by Lewis. C. E. Ladd, ot Portland, a bye. William MacMaster, of Portland, a bye. T. O. Wheeler, of Portland, vs. A. A. Wright, of Portland: won by Wheeler. T. Kerr, of Portland, a bye. J. E. Young, ot Portland, a bye. W. M. Whldden, of Portland, vs. A. S. Reed, of Victoria; walkover for Reed. F. Adams, of Tacoma, vs. W. Minor, of Portland; won by Adams. J. Bourne, Jr., of Portland, a bye. Ladles' Championship. The results of the ladles' contest during the forenoon were as follows: Miss Minor, of Seattle, vs. Miss Hardle, of Victoria; won by Miss Hardle. Mrs. Pease, ot Tacoma, vs. Mrs. Wit cox, ofPortland; won by Mrs. Wilcox. Mrs. Anderson, of Seattle, vs. Miss Helt shu, of Portland; won by Mrs. Anderson. Miss Flanders, of Portland, vs. Mrs. Hurley, of Tacoma; won by Miss Flan ders. Miss Macleay, of Portland, vs. Miss Ker shaw, of Tacoma: won by Miss Kershaw. Miss SIbson, of Portland, vs. Miss Loe wen, of Victoria; won by Miss SIbson. Miss Lewis, of Portland, vs. Mrs. Steeb, of Tacoma; won by Miss Lewis. Mrs. W. Boyer, of Portland, vs. Mrs. Groscup. of Tacoma; won by Mrs. Boyer. Miss King, of Portland, vs. Mrs. Will lam Jones, ot Tacoma; won by Miss King. Mrs. Koehler, ot Portland, vs. Mrs. Bur ton, ot Victoria: won by Mrs. Burton. Mrs. H. C. Wilson, of Portland, vs. Mrs. N. E. Ayer, of Portland; won by Mrs. Wilson. At the close ot this contest the playing was unusually exciting. Several contest ants tied at the ninth hole, and extra holes wore played off to decide the win ners. Afternoon Work, At noon a delicious lunch was served in the dining-rooms of 'the clubhouse by the steward of the Arlington Club. At 1 o'clock the men's driving contest began. There were 22 entries, comprising the majority of the best players in attend ance. Some exceptionally fine work was done In this contest. Goldfinch, the Brit ish Columbia champion, won out with a 216-yard drive, and a general average of 199. R. Macleay, of Portland, was sec ond, with a 204-yard drive, and average ot 195. There was a strong wind blowing at the time, which aided some ot the play, era, while It helped to cut down the aver age of others. Goldfinch's drive Is considered an excep tionally long one. and Is one that will probably not be beaten for some time. Men's nnd "Women's Approach. Following the driving contest came the men's and women's approaching contest This was won by R. Macleay, of Port land, who holed out 40 yards In one shot. Captain Harry Taylor, of Seattle, made the best four average approaches. Pntttnc Contest. The putting contest began at 10 In the morning and finished at 5 In the afternoon. This was perhaps the most closely con tested game of the day. It was won by Charles E. Ladd, with a score of 16 out of a possible 20. J. C Williams and T. Ken tied for second place, with a score ot 14 each. Nearly all of the players took a hand In this contest, and at times the plays were exceedingly pretty. Nevr Players Developed. A number of new players have devel oped among the members of the Waverly Club since the meeting In Tacoma last year. These are belncr watched with nnr. cial interest, and one or two local playets predict some surprises from the new play ers before the week Is over. They refuse, however, to give the names of the "phe noma, or to tell Just when they will show their brilliant work. The club will serve lunch dally, and tea In the afternoon, to all who attend. Tho attendance from the city Is already large, but with the more exciting games of the closing days this will no doubt be greatly Increased. The handicap committee Is composed of W. J. Burns, J. C. Alnsworth nnd J. H. Spadone, who, together with Secretary Glfford and other officers, ore doing everything possible to make the event suc cessful and pleasant. Today's Games. The following programme has been ar ranged for today: 9:30 to 10:30 A. M. Men's open champion ship (continued). 10:30 to 11:30 Ladies open championship (continued). 1 to 2 P. M. Men's foursomes (handi cap). 18 holes. 2:30 to 3:30 Ladles foursomes (handi cap), 9 holes. 4 to E Men's and ladles' approaching contest. 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. Putting contest For the second round of the men's cham pionship tho following list of players has been drawn: A. S. Reed vs. C. E. Ladd: N. E. Ayer vs. P. H. Blyth: H. Taylor vs. J. E. Young; T. Kerr vs. F. O. Wheeler: F. Ad ams vs. J. C. Williams; A. H. Goldfinch vs. J. GUllson: W. MacMaster vs. C. S. Lewis; J. Bourne. Jr.. vs. P. B. QifTord. The matches between Goldfinch and Gll llson and Taylor and Young "are expected to be very exciting, as the players are pretty evenly matched. Women's Contest. The following list- has been drawn for tho ladles' championship contest for to day: Miss King vs. Miss Hardle; Miss Flan ders vs. Miss SIbson: Mrs. Anderson vs. Mrs. Wilcox; Miss Kershaw vs. Mrs. W. E. Ayer: Mrs. Holt C. Wilson vs. Mrs. Burton: Miss Sallle Lewis, a bye. Cars for the links leavo First and Alder streets every 45 minutes, beginning at 8:3 In the morning. Extra cars aro attached when the crowd Is large enough to Justify it. GRAND OFFICERS HONORED. nosebursr NatlTe Sons and Daugh ters Make Presents. Joseph Lane's cabin. No. 16. Native Sons of Oregon, Rcseburg, dedicated a new and beautiful hall last Monday evening. Tho ritualistic ceremonies ot dedication were conducted by Grand President Sol Blumauer. Grand Vice-President V. C. London, Past Grand President R. S. Sher idan. Grand Marshal H. T. McClellan and the president of Joseph Lane's cabin. Dex ter Rice. Previous to the dedication of the new hall, Julia Abrams' cabin of Native Daughters received their grand president, Mrs. Robert A. Miller, who initiated into the interests and mysteries of the order 14 new members, otter which the Daugh ters became the guests of the Native Sons during the beautiful and lmpressivo ceremonies of dedicating their new home. After these ceremonies, a very delightful surprise awaited the visiting grand pres idents. George M. Brown, with warmest and most earnest words of praise and ap preciation of his efficient work for the Native Sons of Oregon, presented Grand President Sol Blumauer with a useful and beautiful gold pen, pencil and holder. Mrs. H. T. McClellan then. In a graceful speech, presented the grand president of the Na tive daughters, Mrs. Miller, with a beau tifully bound volume of Richard Carvel Judge J. W. Hamilton, with fitting words, on behalf of Sol Abrams, then presented the cabin of Native Daughters of Rose burg with a life-size portrait of Julia Abrams, the pioneer for whom they had named their cabin. These generous gifts called forth expressions of sincere appre ciation from those to whom they had been presented. A delightful programme was then rendered. The crowning feature of tho evening was the delicate refreshments served by the Native Daughters In the new banquet-hall, where the tables were made beautiful with dainty linen and fragrant flowers. These cabins are happy, flourishing and enthusiastic and are doing excellent work In collecting and preserving the history of their county and state, of which they havo every reason to be proud. ess ' COMING ATTRACTIONS. Bis; Sale for West Minstrels. There was a steady line ot purchasers ot seats at the Marquam box office all day yesterday, where the sale was in progroas for the engagement of West's Big Minstrel Jubilee tomorrow and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinee. It Is easy to foretell a crowded house, as the coming of "Billy" West Is an event of no small Import to the theater-goers of this city. Special attention has been given this sea son to the vocal department, which em braces such well-known artists as Richard J. Jose, whose beautiful tenor voice Is well known to all and who la making a tremendous hit In Paul Dresser's martial ballad, entitled "The Blue and the Gray." John P. Rodgers, the celebrated basso profundo, from the Italian opera at Milan; Joseph Garland. Herbert Ansdell and many others. The comedy element Is fur nished by the premier comedians Carroll Johnson nnd Fred Warren, while the olio acts Include the Luken Bros., the threo Marvelles, Tommy Hayes and David Meier, the Waterbury Bros, and Tenny. The spectacular features aro the most elaborate ever seen In minstrelsy, and the performance as a whole Is sure to please all classes of theater-goers. It Is entirely free of suggestlveness or vulgarity throughout. "Knobs o' Tennessee." The "Knobs o' Tenr-esseo," Hal Reld's latest success, which comes to Cordray's next week, portrays a vivid picture of mountain life in the hills of Tennessee as It is today. In the struggle to live and to PERCALE, INDIGO-BLUE LAWN AND ZEPHYR WRAPPERS Yesterday we received a large shipment of Percale, Indigo Blue Lawn and Zephyr Wrappers. Elegantly made and designed skirt, 4J yards wide, with deep Spanish flounce, fancy yoke; sizes from 32 to 46. Spe cial prices for today, $1.25, $1.40, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 and $2.50. Exceptional values. ' FLANNELETTE AND CALICO WRAPPERS Of the best quality; neatly trimmed and braided; as sorted colors; bust measure from 32 to 46; special for today in our Cloak Room, at 50c, 65c, 75c and 95c You can't buy the material of any Wrapper advertised for today's sale at prices quoted. Our Wrappers always fit and give general satisfaction. SEE US TODAY. WE WILL OFFER TODAY A special line of Separate Skirts in black and colors, suitable for working girls; full width; lined throughout, Corduroy binding; special for today, $1.15, in black only. Extra quality in Novelty Goods; reduced from $3.50 to $2.25. New Cape Jackets and Tailor-made Suits; New Black Goods and Serges. mcallen & McDonnell Headquarters for Table Linens, Blankets, Quilts and Curtains 161.163 Third St, cor. Morrison, Portland 470-472 Commercial St., Astoria. let live In the fastness of the cloud capped mountain knobs. In their simplicity ot existence, with the frank delight of In nocent children, they love and make merry. They suffer and never flinch, their sac rifices are pathetic, their heroism Is trag ic: they are gentle as they are strong, and they aro pure as they are kind. They may be "white trash.'' but they are not clayeaters. Ignorant of the formalities of the wide outer world, they are un tainted by their temptations. The drama of their lives passes among the clouds, inv-l st-i-ntatfA nniV est asi ivi altav'tn T A Tv tr-t o ' storv of Intense heart interest and strong dramatic climaxes, without appealing to sensational effects to retain Its hold upon tho public, which made It one of the strongest attractions presented last season and will no doubt Increase Its popularity this season. Tho company Is as excellent one, and the production will be sump tuously staged. "Quo Vndlst" "Quo VadisT will be presented at the Marquam Grand 1-Tlday and Saturday, May 4 and B. The company presenting this successful play Is under the manage ment of Charles Rlggs, and consists of 4 people. An Immense amount of scenery and effects aro carried to make this produc tion. s Sohmer Pianos. Wiley B. Allen Co. Pianos STECK, KRAKAUER, STERLING, HUNTINGTON and other standard makes See Our Eine Assortment We are confident that If you will visit our warerooms. we can convince you that we are sincere when we advertise that we will do more for our customers than any Piano House in Portland. By our special arrangements with the Manufac turers we represent, wo are permitted to make low prices In order that we may get our business thoroughly established. Just think, we can sell you a brand new piano for 3117, which retails by all dealers everywhere for 3230. We will sell you a strictly high-grade standard make, recognized so by all musicians. In propor tion to the abofe discount. Now Is the time to buy. while wo are making It to your advantage to do so. even though i-nn nm not ntlltft readv. It will Day you. You wilt certainly find something in our large assortment that will please you. and we will make terms to suit. Don't put It off, but come and see us now, at 131 Sixth Street, Oreaonlan Bolldlng GEO. A. HEIDINGER & CO. Manufacturers Agents. EDUCATIONAL. HARVARD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION Will be held in Portland, in the Portland Li brary. June 23 to 30 Inclusive. The terms of admission, fees, expenses and prlvileBCs In any or all Department, of the University may be learned from DESCniPTIVE FAMPHL.E.TS5 which may be had on application to the Cor responding Secretary, Harvard University. Cambridse. Mass. RADCLIEFE COLLEGE CADIDATES FOR ADMISSION And other women who wish to take the Har vard Examinations will be examined In Port land, at the same time as the candidates for admission to Harvard University. AH Informa tion with recard to these examinations may be had on application to the Secretary of JUd cllffe College. Cambridge. Mass. SHEEHY BROS. 108 SIXTH STREET. Bet. Waehlnrton and Stark. Phone Red ISM. NEW DESIGN'S IX WALL PAPER Palntlnr. Kalsomtnlnr and Wood Finishing. First-class workmanship. Reasonable prices. liEW Sampus Ucniutv rWnjD fmi isc All IAPER LlrKimDrnrn !30 fT s? numi dlhuciv .Ram and 0 WALL PAPER Wholesale and Retail. Sample mailed free. Paints. Oils. Brushes, Contracting Painting and Paperhanctng. Collier's and Atlantic White Lead. o per pound. ERNEST MILLER, Decorator 127 Fiwt Street Phone 2922 Red FRED PREHN The Dekum BulMlng. Full Set Teeth S3 W Gold Croans U.OO Uridre Work S3.0U Examination free Teeth extracted abso lutely without pain. Cor. Third and Washington. C.T. PREHN, Dentist Crown and bridge work. 131 Third St., near Al der. Oreion TeL Clay. 663. Vltallied air for painless extracting. PONGEE SILK, Teas, mattlnss. Bun Soon Rule, 247 Tamhlil DR. E C BROWN ETE AND KXIl DISEASES. UirauAm big., rooms 020-7. Negligee TheSummery days will soon come perhaps and then the stiff shirt must go. We have right-priced soft Negligee Shirts to please every man's fancy. Plain white, brilliant stripes In pinks, blues and hellos, attached or detached cuffs. Silk Front Negligees, 75c, $1.00. S1.25. Puff Bosom Silk-Front Shirts, S1.50 and 51.75. Percale Negligees, at 75c and 51.00. Oxfords In swell strlpe3, 51.50 to 53.00. High-grade dependable "White Shirts, 51.00, 51.50 and 52.00. All sleeve lengths. You burly fellows of 50-Inch circumference can be fitted here without any trouble. Big men's best White Shirts at 5L50 each. zeP&iCE aorwffij ffATrroAFfmwfBly -&r Largest Clothiers in the Northwest COR. FOURTH AND MORRISON STS. NO PAIN! NO GAS! Uo charre for tlnlrs extraction whn ttn ire orderrd. AU work don by graduate Ontlsu of 12 to 20 Tears' experience; a specialist in each department. We will tell you In advance exactly what your work will cost by a free examination. Give us a call, and you will floj we do exactly as we advertise. Set of Teeth fJ5.00 Gold Filling; rJl.OO Gold Crown ................. .S.-..0O Silver a-, k .00 no PLATES New York Dental ' Parlors POUTXAND OFFICE N. E. Cor. Fourth and Morrison Sti. Son FraccUco Office. 23 Market st. second Door Hl.tory bui'dlng. Hours b tc S Sundays. 10 to 4. fjfttusjfefeagJ AVegetablePrqiarationfor As similating HiEToodaridReguta ting theStamadis aalBovrels of i MA 11 ffgfmmt Promotes DtgesHon,Cbeerful nessandflesLContflins neither Opniin.MorpbJne nor Mineral. Not Nahc otic. ' H", ik f jBcsw tfOSdlt-SAXCllPIUXSa. $&. m AJMUSJu jbunS& yinxmsor- frtfrml.TW tuVr WmJuJ- ltJ us narwt ArjofcctRemcdv' forConstioa- rion. Sour Stonach.Diarrhoca, Worms .convuisions.reverisn csscoidLoss of Sleep. TacSuruIe Signcture of NETWYORK. EXACT COPTOTWRAPPEB., fA ffl TOUNO MEN troubled with night !w-tf,-? rr-g-- m w , " ic;,f"i,','-t,''f.iLjj.'l .;" "' . ti. VtV ""J?' j?5 -I ffl 3 fulness, aversion to society, which depnv you oi your raannooo. u.txa iyu FOR BUSINES3 OR MARRIAGE. ... w ,........,, MIDDLE-AGED MKN who from excesses and strains havo lost their MANLI I0BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES. Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, painful bloody urine. Gleet Stricture, enlarged prostate. Sexual Debility, Varicocele, Hydrocele, Kidney and ;ijver troubles, cured VlTHOOT MERCURY AND OTiIER POIiJONOUa DRUGS Catarrh and Rheumatism CURED. Dr. Walker's methods are regular and scientific. He uses no patent nostrum! or ready-mado preparations, but cures the disease by thorough medical treatment. His New Pamphlet on Prlvato Diseases Jent Free to all men who describe their trouble. PATIENTS cured at home. Terms reasonable. All letters answered la plain envelope f"onultatIon free and sacredly confidential. Call on or address Doctor Walker. 132 First St.. Corner Alder, Portland. Or. 'THOUGHTLESS FOLKS HAVE THE HARDEST WORK, BUT QUICK-WITTED PEOPLE USE SAPOLIO SS&sSStS. ebSmtiHinl, '31952w"'?Jw1A" Si SjFshirts I THE OREGONIAN PUBLISHING CO. IS NOW EQUIPPED FOR UOINO FIRST-CLASS Also... DESIG.MMO AND SAMPLES... ZINC ETCHING of Work and Prices upos Application eo9oo9ooeoaoea - tj. --1 'jILJ.'aL: for Infants and Children. The Kind You Have m Hiwciyb Duugm Bears m Signature i W c m Jn ftl nf JkiffF m a i-Af m a . En in mj For Over 1 Thirty Years Hi fib r! t'fF 1 S & tyk L ifl cAl ti m c3 j u ei Ekj x ftFi TWENTY -YEARS OF SUCCESS In tho treatment ot chronic diseases, such as liver, kidney and stomach disorders, constipation, diarrhoea, dronslcal swellings. Brlght's disease, etc KIDNEY AND URINARY Complaints, painful, dllflcult, too frequent, milky or bloody urine, unnatural dlscharses speedily cured. DISEASES OF THE RECTUM Such as piles. Ilstula, llisure. ulceration, mucous and bloody discharges, cured without the knife, pain of confinement, DISEASES Of MEN Blood poison, gleet, stricture, unnatural losses, tm potency, tnorougmy cured. No failures. Cures guar- emissions, dreams, exhausting drains, bash- A.- -. -