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12 ,Tnr MOTTCJING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1900. LDS St KING SPECIAL TODAY AT NECKWEAR DEPT. Pulley Belts Each a $1.50. grade Made of Taffeta Silk. Colors light and Napoleon blue, heliotrope, cardinal and gray. Appropriate to m ear -with all kinds of -waists, and the best yet offered at 9Sc each. Black Coque Boas, 45 Inches long, -worth 75c, today.... Natural Brilliant Spanish rTf nn Coque Boas, same length, mi $2.00 value at -JM .VV Each Very dressy and seasonable accesso ries at small prices. 45c Great Price-Cutting in Colored Silks Our great sale of a large quantity of manufacturers short lengths of silks gives a notable opportunity for silk buying at a fraction of their value. These pieces contain from three to 20 yards, and are Just right for waists, skirts, suits, decorations, fancy work and trimmings, all in newest smart styles. In this sale the prices are 79c yard for $1.25 grades 94c yard for $1.50 grades $1.19 yd for up to $2.50 grades And a large collection to select from. A Suiting Chance Last Day... High Class Tailor Suitings, worth $1.25, for 95c yard All wool, 52 Inches wide. The popular Bannock burn Tweed and Home spun weaves. Plain, checks, stripes and. mix tures. Such cloths and in such colors as you'll want for chic tailor-made suits or separate skirts. It's to your Interest to buy them now at 85c yard. To buy Ladies' Tailor- Made Eton and Reefer Suits At 55.95 Each No better opportunity than this to get a suit for Summer service. Made of black, brown, gray or blue serge, homespun or Cheviot. Plain or ap plique trimmed, with silk or fine luster-lined Jack ets. Jaunty suits. And today only J5.S5 each. OLDS & KING OLDS & KING BIG MEETING TONIGHT THIRD WARD REPUBLICANS ON SIXTH AND STARK. Music and Spenders in the Open Air Llely Time In Sixth Ward Political Notes. The Third Ward Republican Club will hold an open-air meeting this evening at the corner of Sixth and Stark streets, where a platform has been erected for speakers. This Is the first big meeting of this club, and Colonel S. C. Spencer, president, looks to see every Republican in the city present. Music will be fur nished by a first-class band, and the Jre&on quartet will do the singing. All the Republican candidates in the city have been invited by letter, and seats on the platform will be reserved for them. Among the speakers are: J. M. Long, candidate for City Attorney, who Is well known to the citizens of Portland. H. S. Rowe, candidate for Mayor, will also be on hand, come rain or shine. SIXTH WARD REPUIiLICANS. Wallace McCamant and Others Ad drcsn Bis: Meeting. Another big meeting was held by the Sixth Ward .Republicans last evening at their hall, corner of First and Sheridan streets. George "W. Stapleton was the first speaker, and made a short address, which .as well received. "Wallace McCamant, the principal speaker of the evening, held the attention of the audience for an hour on the subject of expansion and other National Issues. He also paid his ad dresses to the Independent candidates, "who represent no platform but their own selfish interests," and he answered the slurs cast upon Captain McDonell by R. S. Greenleaf, the' evening previous. C. V Gra, candidate for Representa tive followed Mr. McCamant. and gave an able discussion of the duties of a leg islator. H. S. Rowe, candidate for Mayor, then appeared on the platform, and was en thusiastically welcomed. He spoke on the duties of Mayor as he understood them, and considered a businesslike administra tion is what the citizens of the city want. Mr. Howe's remarks were pointed, and each point was applauded to the echo. R. F. Roblnpon, candidate for County School Superintendent, followed Mr. Rowe with a short address on the Importance of properly conducting the schools of the county. He was followed by Mrs. Abigail Scott Dunlway, on the subject of woman suffrage. Mrs. Dunlway thought the granting of the franchise to Oregon wom en would be the greatest advertisement tht state ever received. S. C. Beach, candidate for County Re corder, was the last speaker, and im pressed the audience very favorably. Entertainment was furnished by the South Portland quartet, at Intervals, In some appropriate selections, and the crowd dispersed, each member resolving to "vote her straight" from top to bottom, on the 4th day of June. LEFT REPUBLICAN RANKS. Roosevelt Club Goes Back on Its Promise. The disaffection of the Roosevelt Club of the Eighth Ward of the East Side, has caused considerable comment In political c'rcles. In view of the assurances given by President T. M. Edmunds, chief clerk or the Southern Pacific carshops. and the members of the organization, that it Intended to stand for the straight Repub l.can ticket from top to bottom. It was organized some time before the primaries for the purpose. It was stated by Ed munds, of promoting harmony In the r. ghth Ward. He asked for recognition In the councils of the Republican organiza tion, and on assurances from him and th members of the club that they would prove loyal they were given full recog n Hon with the Ulysses S. Grant and the S Uwood Republican Clubs. In fact, be fore the primaries the organization was given more recognition than either of tho other clubs. , Conference committees from the Grant ard Roosevelt Clubs met and formulated an agreement as to the method of elect ing delegates and selling all differences thu then existed. An agreement was drawn by R. E. Sewall, one of the Grant Ciub representatives. In which all pres tnt pledged their support to the primary ticket to be selected. It was further apreed at that time that all differences should be adjusted by tills committee should any arise. The agreement was uranlmously adopted, and the minutes iu-opted and placed in the possession of George Whlttcnden. a well-known resl oTt. and It was then supposed that all .' 'Terence In the ward was settled and fiat the .hatchet that had been wielded for so many years had been finally buried. On this presumption the U. S. Grant a.d Sellwood Republican Clubs worked with the Roosevelt.Club through tho pri mary election, and there was but the one ticket, selected from all three clubs. T M. Edmunds was elected with the others, and went to the conventions. All was serene, and up to the meet ing held In Grunor's Hall the TJ. S. Grant and Seliwood Clubs were led to believe ftom the assurances repeatedly givoa by President Edmunds and the mombera of the Roosevelt Club, that they would prove loyal to their promlsos. On that occasion the statement made by Mr. Edmunds from the platform that the club would not support the entire Re publican ticket was heard with amaze ment by all who knew of the promises ho had so often made. They could hardly believe that the organization would break away, but the statement was clearly made by President Edmunds and was heard, by the large audience. He now says that he was authorized by the executive committee to make that statement and to invite the Independents to speak from the platform. It is knowt that he is supporting Storey and about all the Independents. It may be said that Edmunds' record In politics in the Eighth Ward has been shifty. It is stated on good authority that six years ago he was a democrat, and that since then he has been on every side of the political fence. There are some who doubt whether he knows when he goes to bed at night what his political convictions will be In the morning, and his opinions cut no figure whatever. Socially and otherwise he Is a good citi zen, but he is fearfully and wonderfully mixed when It comes to polltlcst The club Is now clear outside the Republican ranks. It pretends to support certain men, but It Is seeking to defeat Henry S. Rowe for Mayor. W. B. Chase for titj Engineer, Captain McDonell for Assessor, Scott Brook for City Treasurer, and some of the other regular Republican candi dates. There are some good Republicans In the club, who have been deceived, and who are filled with disgust. They cannot regard with any degree of patience the public violation of pledges, and it is riol believed that the organization will suc ceed to any considerable extent In treach erously knifing these leading regular Re publican candidates In the Eighth Ward. It Is now believed that the club was started In the first place to split up the Republicans of the Eighth Ward, and that President Edmunds is only acting a part assigned to him; but It will fail. The whole scheme has been exposed. The club Is shorn of Its power. It Js done up. It is finished. There Is not a single Re publican speaker of prominence in the city who will address an audience tinder its auspices. D. Soils Cohen at Sunnyalde. D. Soils Cohen will speak before the dunnyslde Republican Club this evening, which is under the direction of President B .F. Robinson. Mr. Cohen Is one of the most effective speakers on the platform, and every Republican at Sunnyslde and all others should not miss the oppor tunity of hearing him. There will be other speakers, and good music will be provided for the evening. The meeting will take place In Hunter's Hall, corner of East Thirty-fourth nnd Belmont streets. The time is 8 o'clock. FAIR RUN OF SALMON. Commimiioncr Reed Talks of Flsh lns at The Dalles. State Flea Commissioner Reed returned yesterday from a trip to The Dalles. He says the run of salmon In the upper river has been fair for the past few weeks, but has slackened up somewhat now. The new fishwheels at Corbett. recently put in by the combine, are In operation, but doing very little. He looks, however, for a good run In July, though it may be light through June. Fishermen are being paid 7 cents a pound by tho cold-storage people since the first of the week, and are making good wages below the Cascades. .There are not so many men engaged In fishing as last year, only HO glllnet licenses having been Issued In the district, against SOD in 18S9. "Tho men are not to bo had," Mr. Reed said, yesterday, "as there is an unusual demand for laborers all over the country, and they drift into other occupations. The same failing off In the number of fisher men Is noticeable on the Washington side of the river." Mr. Reed is a firm believer in the bene fits of propagation, even though the re sults may not be so apparent this year. "Our fishermen have been catching every salmon that has come into the river for the past few years," said he, "and there fore all the fish being caught now are a product of the hatcheries. If It were not for artificial propagation, the Columbia River would now be entirely devoid of salmon." "How can the cold-storage people afford to pay so much for salmon?" "They have a good market in the East, as the fish retails for 25 cents a pound. The canneries also have an excellent market, as there was a shortage last year. The price looks big to a person who cn remember when a good-sized salmon brought the fisherman only 30 cents, while now the same weight of fish would bring him $3 50. Portland consumers may also think the retail price of salmon has taken it out of their reach, but they have been used to cheap fish, while the consumers of the Eeastern cities have always con- ! sidcred salmon a delicacy and have been obliged to pay well for It." , sn 0 . m t j sf .O 0 . Jh t J S7 n L; : I - SPECIAL 19c PAIR Men's Fine Black Cotton Sox (&) f Regular pride 25c a pair MILLINERY An entirely new line of LADIES' TRIMMED :ntke!y new line of LADIES' TRIMMED t f HATS designed for summer wear Sr I It I gCK 1 Including the New Shirt Waist Sailor ..4'VJvrvr -" CHILDREN'S HATS to suit little- tets and misses, most attractive styles far scheal and dress wear, I 75c to $2.50 each Special values In LEGHORN HATS. Received another lot of our popular ROUGH f"f -,1 STRAW KNOX SHAPE SAILORS LjU Colli SPRING SALE Musim Underwear Every garment In our entire stock of Standard make, first-class Mus lin Underwear at reduced prices; also 3354 per cent, discount on all soiled or rumpled Muslin Underwear. Today only we will sell a choice assortment of Ladies' s made In a light, medium-ground lawn, full front, new dress-skirt back, fltted-vest lining, bound arm holes, extra wide skirt, with deep flounce, fancy po'nted yoke and ruffle edged with narrow lace. Today only. T See Corner Window Bicycle Sundries Solar Gas Lamps, $2.25 each. Twentieth Century Gas Lamps. $2.50 each. Searchlight Gas Lamps, $2.25 each. B. & K. Gas Lamps, $1.73 each. P. & A. Gas Lamps. $1.63 each. Inner Tubes, JL00 each. Foot Pumps, 35c each. Pants Guards, c per pair. Bells, 20c. 25c, 50c, 73c each. Toe Clips, Sc, 15c, 25c per pair. Pedals, S5c and $1.00 per pair. Tire Tape. 3c per roll. Acme Cement, 5c per tube. Bike Brushes, 5c, 10c each. Rubber Frame Protectors, Sc each. Bike Laclngj 10c per piece. Made in the Philippines Dress fabrics made of pineapple fiber and silk; handkerchiefs and dollies exquisitely embroidered in pineapple fiber. Second floor. 404 TO PROTECT THE HORSES APPEAL FOR ENFORCEMENT OF A USEFUL ORDINANCE. Mnltnomah Drlvinf? Association Ad dresses a. Communication to the Chief of Police. The Multnomah Driving Association and the Oregon Humane Society havo called the attention of the Chief of Po lice to an ordinance, the rigorous enforce ment of which will greatly benefit the horses of the city. The communications are as follows: "Portland, Or., May 4. 1900. D. M. Mc Laughlan, Chief of Police. Dear Sir: The undersigned were, at the annual meeting of the Multnomah Driving Association, appointed a committee to call your at tent'en to certain violations of the city ordinances, relating to casting rubbish In the streets, and to assist as far as we could In enforcing the ordinances relating thereto. Section 9 of Ordinance No. 3SS3 provides as follows: Bee 9. Any person who shall throw or de posit In any street, sidewalk or footpath of the City of Portland any broken glass, bottles, nails, or any substance whatever, whereby the feet of horses, pedestrians or any beast of bur den may be Injured; or throw or deposit or sweep Into or upon any street, sidewalk or footpath of the City of Portland any paper, or other substance whatever, except enow and the dirt resulting from travel, shall, upon convic tion In the Police Court, be fined not less than $5 nor more than $50. "Section 5 of ordinance No. 7131 is to the same effect, and prohibits the throwing or causing to be thrown Into any street or highway, any ashes. paper, glass, metal, nails, broken ware, etc "Our committee desires to call your attention to the fact that In various parts of the city these provisions are being constantly violated by people throwing broken glass, nails and rubbhh of all kinds Into the streets, and particularly In burning boards, boxes and rubbish, by leaving burned and rusty nails in the street, which horses are liable to step on and run Into their feet, and thereby causing them great suffering nnd In many instances destroying them for any fur ther use. A great deal of the evil ex perienced from these practices by the owners of horses, as well as the suffering entailed upon the animals themselves, would be avoided by a strict enforce ment of the provisions of these ordi nances. "It Is the desire of our comm'ttee to co-operate as far as possible with you In the proper enforcement of the law In this matter, but we realizo that it Is a matter which Is under the surveillance of -tho police authorities, and that we must secure your vigorous co-operation Jh or der to make our work effectrve. "In behalf of the Multnomah Driving Association, and In the Interest of all our citizens owning; using and driving horses, as well as on account of humane consid erations, we respectfully urge upon you and through you, the members of the po lice force generally, a vigorous enforce ment of the law against this evil. Re spectfully yours, "7. "W. BAKER. "R. EVERDING. "A. H. TANNER, "Committee." "Portland, Or., May 11, 1900. Multno mah Driving Association, Gentlemen: Tha above communication having been read before the board of trustees of the Ore gon Humane Society, a resolution was unanimously adopted, wherein the earn est support of our society was pledged to assist through Individual effort of Its members, and Its detailed officers. In en forcing the ordinance as set forth In the above document. Respectfully yours, "D. P. THOMPSON. "W. T. SHANAHAN. "ALFRED F. SEARS, "A. L. MILLS, "MRS. R. F. BURRELL. "RUTH E. ROUNDS." OUR SKTURDKY SPECIALS MINISTER WHO BELIEVES IN LAUGHING Try Allen's Foot-Ease, X ixmdw to b flukes into the ahooc. Tour feet leal swollen, sanou and hot, and jcet tired Mail? If rrm JiT tmsrtinc ft or ticht aho. trr Allan's Foot. 1 Ese. It cocU tht fret sad i&aJcM wsiU&c sr. 1 Core rollen. mreatlna fwt, lesroalas ncila. buster 1 sad cllon t pots. BeiiaTel corn and baston of all ; pais, and sirrr rot and comfort. Trr.1t TOIUT. Sold 1 07 all drocxiatJi and to slorea for SSe. Trial pack- aea f TK juunu. Jjtea a. uiqima. ut .hot. r. 1. McAlIen & McDonnell's big sale today on fine kid gloves, corsets, shirt waists, holsery and underwear. Will certainly attract 'attention. Read their ad on fifth page of this paper. a If you are tired taking the large, old fashioned, griping pills, try Carter's Lit tle Liver PIHs, and take some comfort. A man can't stand everything. REV. Til. G. PUDDEFOOT, WHO WILL. PREACH HERE TOMORROW. The Rev. W. O. Poddefoot. of Bosto. u called the John B. Cough of the Congress Uonal ministry. He Is undoubtedly th roost popular platform speaker In that denomination, and one of the mott entertaining speakers that hare graced the platform during the last half century. He Is on his way to the Faclflc Coast Congregational Congress, which is to be held In San Francisco. He will spend Stmilaj- in Portland, and will speak at the First Congregational Church In the morning at 10:S0 Hla wit and brilliancy Is both consecrated and Irresistible, and the citizens of Portland are to be congratulated In having this oppor tunity to hear him. He Is a minister who believes that "laughing Is as religious as crying, and a deal wholesomer." $4.98 Children's Capes Blue Kerseys and Cheviots, military style, with or without hood, regular price $6.00, each Children's Jackets Reefer style, box back, braid trimmed, sailor collar, red. t blue or tan. sizes 2 to 6 A j y years, regular price $5.50, tbtr.oZ each ...... .................... Reefer style, half-fltting tan e t o and blue, sizes 8 to 14 years, JJM-.O regular price $5.50. each.... " Ladies' Waists Silk, and Satin, tucked and hemstitched front and back, tucked sJeeves. black rr and colors, regular price f) 7J $9.00, each v"-'" Silk "Waists, pleated front, back and over shoulders, a 0 fancy shades, regular price 0O $S.50, each Silk Waists, all our regular O A 79 $6.00 lines, each pTalZr Millinery Dept. Ladies Walking Hats, straw bow, fancy buckle and vel vet band, black only, regu lar price $1.75, each, Misses Straw Hats, Tam o'Shanter crown, with, straw rosette and feather, regular price $2.00. each White Violets, regular price 45c, per bunch Roses, bunch of Ave, with foliage $1.26 $1.57 29c 18C Basement Sliver-Plated Knives, per set i ft "2 of six ,P1,UJ Sllver-Plated Forks, per set 1 73 of six ?1mM Wrought Iron Candlesticks, A'lr colored stands, each o Steel Nut Crackers..., 1 C Men's Bike Shoes Men's Tan Bicycle Shoes, willow calf, Goodyear welt, per pair Ladles' Shoes Tan Lace. VIci Kid. light or heavy soles, per pair Misses' Shoes Vlci Kid, tan or black, sizes 11 to 2, per pair. Shopping Bags Farmers Satin Tops, regu lar price $L25, each Ladies' Neckwear a. line assortment of stocks, stocks with bows and ties, each Sun Umbrellas 24-lnch black and colors. Princess handles, cases to match, each Framed Pictures Burnt Leather Frames, with prominent Indian pictures, each Children's Hats Lawn, assorted styles, white, pink or blue, each Note Paper Hurlbut's Roman Parch ment, white, lavender, Dresden blue and pastel, 24 sheets, with envelopes to match, regular price 30c.... Perfumery Crown Perfumes, 14 odors, regular price 53c. per ounce At Book Counter Barbara Frletchle, a play by Clyde Fitch Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, publish er's price $3 50, our price.. Larsen's Practical Hand Reading, special HAMMOCKS Canvas weave. 40rS0 Inches, pillow and concealed spreader Steel Garden Trowel $2.3T $2.8T $1.69, 98c 43c $2.69 $1.69 43c 19c 39e 39c $1.53 75c SI. 07 3 Cents Men's Suits LAST DAY $11.89 A Suit. Line Includes gray mixed Cheviot checked and striped Worsteds, anl veiour Cassimeres, in light And medium paerr Every suit guaranteed to he ?trLtly wool, made in the latest style. perfe fitting and of excellent value. Young Men's Suits All-Wool Serge, black " or C7 1fi' blue, sizes 14 to 20 years.... p a 1 w Boys' Suits - " All-wool 2-pIece Suits, gray i OJ plaids and mixture?, sizes JJKOjI 9to IS years, a suit Y Boys'1 Waists Fancy Percales, light and OT C dark, sizes 4, to 10. each.... Jtv Boys' Baseball Mitts, 12c, 18c MEIER St FRH NK FOR EARLY CLOSING RETAIL CLERKS' WISH TO ESCLTTDE SATURDAY. Promoters Arranging lor a Masa Meeting at tke Marqaam, Tues day Evening. The early closing movement has em braced Saturday In Its provisions, and the promoters are arranging for a mass meet ing to be held at the Marquam Grand Theater Tuesday evening. May 15. The Woman's Club Is co-operating with the Six O'clock Early Closing Association, and this meeting will be held under Its aus pices. The first-named association Is out In a circular which reads: "To the women of Portland and Vicin ity: To you as purchasers of wearing ap parel and household supplies the follow ing Is respectfully submitted: "In the retail stores, shops and markets of Portland, more than SOcO people are constantly employed, and In order that you may bo well served, their duties are arduous and exacting. So much so that when the whistles of factories and mills have announced the close of a physically natural business day, they are not only wearied with their toll, and anxious for a few hours with their families, but need the physical and mental recuperation to be had In no other way. "This large body of workers Is an in telligent, uncomplaining class, but hon estly believe that the time has arrived when the business hours of Portland can be changed) from those of the village to the more humane and dignified hours of the city, without Inconvenience to the public, and certainly with great mental, physical and social profit to themselves. "Employers and employed are alike In terested In this movement, and by your consent this important change will be made. "So fierce Is the competition of labor, and of so much consequence to the worker and his family Is the length of his busi ness day, that our Government long ago fixed the limit of a day's work for its postal employes, and added a penalty for Its violation. The great public, seeing the advantages of so wise and just a meas ure, quickly adjusted Itself to the condi tion under which this great system is still conducted. Hence we dedvee that. If our postal system (the greatcbt business In the world) Is carried on In a satisfactory and successful manner with Its fixed num ber of hours, other lines of business can be as successfully conducted within the samo humane limitations. "In view of the existing conditions, an organization has been formed for the pur pose of enlisting your co-operation In closing the retail business day at 6 o'clock, every day In the week. "In order to successfully carry out this plan, you are asked to make your pur chases within the hours prescribed for those In the Government service; or In other words, conclude them, by the hour of 6 In the evening. "The narrow alms and selfish purposes of some dealers will not permit them to unite with the majority In establishing this much-needed reform, and In order that such may not profit by" their stub born and unreasoning resistance, it Is hoped that a sufficient number of Port land's 'charitably Inclined' will refuse to make purchases after 6 o'clock, so that longer hours will be unprofitable to the merchant with primitive Ideas, and he be brought early to realize that the 'car of progress will move along, even without hte consent. "His family, and the families of his em ployes, will repay you In gratitude for the assistance so kindly given, and Instead of several thousand weary workers. Includ ing many young girls and boys, going to their homes at an hour too late for any change but sleep, there will be a grateful army of thrifty. Industrious people going to their homes at an early hour, and adapting themselves to the afforded recre ation; or. If it be on Saturday night, tho needed rests after a week of toll, and In preparation for the religious observa tion of their one day In the week. "Then there are personal reasons why you should encourage this movement. One is that there may be members of your own household whom you would like to see released from their labors at an earlier hour; another is, you have no as surance that there will not be a time when some one In whom you are directly Interested will be Identified with the 're tall circle of our city. Still another, the duty you owe to society, your church, and the great commonwealth of which you are a member, demands your co-operation In this matter of gravest Importance to soci ety, and of still greater Importance to those directly employed. "Make It possible for husbands to be with their families, and children with their parents, and the studiously Inclined to Improve themselves mentally; yet above the other blessings, for all to have an opportunity for recreation In the fresh air. at least a few hours In the 24. and you will do a service for your fellow beings, becoming the high honor and dig nity of true womanhood, and In keeping with our present civilization. "Assuring you that every kindly word spoken In behalf of our efforts will be fully appreciated, and hoping you will unite with us, we remain," etc. The best of musical talent has been se cured for this occasion, and short ad- i9)OQOO9eceOOO00BO9 H. "W. Corbett, President. Wm. H. Corbett. Vice-President. James Lotan, Manager. W. T. Stephens. Sicretary. Willamette Iron. & Steel oiis POnTLAXD. OREGOX FOUNDERS, MACHINISTS, BOILERMAKERS o Beslgnera and baildcrs of Marine Engines and Boilera, ."rtln'nj anl a Dredglno Machinery and General Mill anJ Iron Work. Firs Hydrants, Pulleys, Shafting, etc. Correspondence solicited. o 9CSB(aoote8oooctooo,tfcooooeoe903ooooooocoi( WEDDING Call or write if you desire Elegant Engraved Wedding or Cailinf Cards W. G. SMITH & CO. 22 and 23 Washington Building Fourth and Washington Sta-vir LUt's. dresses, on the subject of early closing, will be made by prominent speakers. In cluding Mayor Storey, Judge George H- Wllltams, Hon. D. Soils Cohen. His Grace Archbishop Christie, Rev. E. P. Hill, Chaplain "W. S. Gilbert and different mem bers of the Portland Ministerial Associa tion, all of whom are expected to be pres ent and participate. norris & ran ips BaUdlne: In. Baker City. Baker City Democrat. The public improvements prospected for Baker City and In process of being car ried out are of no small Importance, and Indicate the stability of the town. The Sisters of St. Frances have com menced a new school building to cost about $40,000. The management of St. Elizabeth hos pital have plans perfected for a new hos pital to cost about $50,000. The Opera-House Company will In a few days award a contract for the erection of a $20,000 playhouse. Baker Lodge. A. F. & A. M. will let a contract for the building of a Masonic Temple to cost $20,000. . A $15,000 public school building Is now In course of construction on the East Side. The $100,000 bonds for a gravity water system have been sold, and construc tion will be commenced Inside of 30 days. The Powder River Land & Irrigation Company Is meeting with great success In the furthering of Its plans to Irrigate nearly 100.000 acres of land lying on tne east side of Powder River, much of the land being in close proximity to this city. The enterprise, carried out. means untold prosperity to this city and county. "Weather Offlce for LcTrlston. Lewlston Tribune. Senator Heltfeld announces In a letter to P. M. Davis that the Secretary of Ag riculture has ordered the establishment of a weather bureau station at Lewlston. The Senator has been working on this subject quietly for some time. Arrange ments have been made for quarters, but the location Is not made public. A weath er bureau will be a good advertisement for Lewlston Valley. The United States system is now so thorough that the re ports of temperature and other condition? are posted in all the big cities dally. Lew. Iston has not been represented In these charts in the past WINE VS. COFFEE. A Test Case. "A wine-maker's wife on whom I was colling a year or two ago urged me to drink a large cup of very strong coffee when I had declined to take a glass of wine for tho reason that the wine affected me unpleasantly. The coffee was so strong that my head Teeled and rolled for two or three days, and I decided the wine would have been the more temperate drink, after all. "I had been a moderate user of coffee but had been suffering from sick head aches for some time and was becoming very suspicious that coffee was the cause of them. After this experiment, the drug power of coffee was made so plain that I abandoned it altogether and had a long season of hot water drinking, which is not enjoyable, as you will admit. "After a while I was Introduced to Pos tum Food Coffee, and It proved a joy and promise of pleasure to come. It tasted so much like coffee that I waited for some of the evil effects to develop. ThoyM did not come, so I drank It three times a day and atlll continue. The habit spread from me to the rest of the family. Even father, a confirmed coffee drinker, 84 years old. now drinks Postum with great relish, and his health has been better the past "Winter than for several years. "On Christmas we had a reunion of several old-time friends, and served Pos tum Instead of coffee. One of the ladies, who holds an Important'cducatlonal posi tion and must care for her nerves, sa d. 'Give me the smallest cup; I dare not drltk coffee' She was told that It was not cof fee, but was Postum. After drinking a little of It, she said, I never liked Postum before. The way we made it. It was so colorless and fiat, but this Is delicious,' and she passed up for the second cup. "I explained that she could always havo Postum dellctous If she would follow the directions as to the amount to use and time to boil," Mrs. M. P. Haines, Prospect Park, Cat BIG TRAINED UHUnO i i iflnL Foriland, week com mencing I - Monday, May 14 Perfonranccs 3 ard S P M WJy. Monster waterproof tents vifbe located at the corner of f llth and Clay Sftcts PERFGRMT ANIMALS 1 JUU Trained elephants, zebras, gss? pontes, docs and monkeys. Thi only coated BOS UT D1CUP in the world I $10,000 Trcupc of nsrfrnin ScaU 1 R1AJGR MUJE Smallest comedian In ix world. 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