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12 THE MOENING OREGONIA3S7, THUESDAY, AY 17, 1900. OLDS St. KING GREAT SALE OF...... Brass-Trimmed White-Enameled Beds There's r.o false glitter about these beds. All are high-grade, selected styles made of best malleable Iron; -with brass trimmings, -warranted not to tarnish. In the face of a decided advance in present market values, we offer great reductions In them, making the chance of a year to furnish new rooms or refurnish old ones. Clean, easy to handle; strong, cheerful-appearing, and economical of both room and money. Sizes, single, three-quarter and double. $6.50 Beds for. $4.50 each $7.00 Beds for. $5.50 each $8.50 Beds for. $7.25 each $10.00 Beds for. $8.50 each $12.50 Beds for $10.75 each $15.50 Beds for $11.00 each $18.00 Beds for. $13.75 each $20.00 Beds for $14.95 each $24.00 Beds for. . $19.50 each $28.00 Beds for. $23.50 each in Cribs $8.50 grades at $7.50 each $9.50 grades at $8.20 each $11.50 grades at ....$9.00 each $12.00 grades at $10.50 each $14.00 grades at $11.45 each $17.00 grades at $13.50 each No cheap cast Iron or painted kinds in our stock. ..GOOD RESULTS.. Are what men want when buying any garment. To men who have not tried them, we will say, what men who have used them already know, that MOUNT HOOD . Is the name of a negligee shirt that never falls to give best results. MOUNT HOOD NEGLIGEE SHIRTS are made on honor and sold on merit. Compare them with other negligee shirts, and you'll be con vinced of their superiority at the same prices. t THE MOST PARTICULAR MAN "WOULD BE PLEASED "WITH OUR NEW LINES FOR SPRING. Any price wanted, from 60c to $2.25, is here in heavy or light weights. $1.00 "Will buy a Mount Hood shirt of dainty Madras cloth In sea sonable shades, with fine stripe or plaid effect. Very nobby when worn with starched collar and cuffs. Sizes from small est to extra large. WORKING A SLY GAME FUSIOXISTS FLOODING OREGON WITH CAMPAIGN MATERIAL. Thousand of Antl - Expansion Speeches Mailed From "Washing ton, by Jones of Arkansas. Fusion effort is at present directed to distribution of campaign literature from "Washington, D. C. and Portland. Thou sands of "copies of antl-expanslon speeches by Senator Turner, of "Washington, and Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts, have been scattered all over the state, thanks to the Government's excellent mall facili ties. This has been accomplished by send ing the names of voters as fast as they registered to Chairman Jones, of the Dem ocratic National Committee, at Washing ton. Chairman Sheridan, of the Demo cratic State Committee, began forwarding these lists shortlv after the registration books were opened. He looked after all the counties except Murtnomah, which was attended to by the local Democratic committee. In every county names were copied as fast as entered for the ostensible purpose of ferreting out illegal voters; but in reality to make up an Oregon di rectory for Chairman Jones. As soon as Jones got the names he began flooding Oregon with Bryanite campaign material. Speeches by Turner, Hoar and others have been mailed promiscuously to Ore gon voters, under Jones' frank. A few of these tracts have been mailed from Portland, but as this process requires post age stamps. It has been largely abandoned for the cheaper method of mailing for nothing with a Senator's postofflce frank on the envelope. The fuslonlsts, or Union party, as they call themselves, are beginning to put their speakers into the field. "Cyclone" Davis Is blowing through Eastern Oregon. Gen eral John B. -"Weaver, the greenback champion, will open the campaign In Union County next Monday. His ppolnt ments have been left to the fus'on com mittee of Union County. Senator "Will lam Smith, the Democratic-Populist nomi nee for Congress In the Second District. Is somewhere in the bunchgrass plains of Eastern Oregon. He is expected to make Portland a visit before the campaign ends, but if he has arranged dates h has not disclosed them to headquarters in Portland. No dates have been fixed for other speakers. Bryan will not come, al though his followers here would welcome him with open arms. There is no life In the fusion campaign in tho state. In the First Congressional District Dr. Daly is on a quiet Jaunt, shaking hands and smiling, but making no speeches nor stirring tip enthusiasm. Dr. Daly reached Portland yesterday, and was closeted In the morning with Chairman Sheridan. In the Second District. Senator Smith, the Congressional nominee, is de livering himself of his free-sfiver shout and warnings against expansion. The Sec ond District taught Quinn and Ellis In 1SW and Donaldson In 1S9S that It was net for free silver, and Senator Smith will get the same lesson this year. Legislat ive and county nominees on the fusion ticket In both districts are putting up a listless fight. It Is a case of each one for himself, and let a certain Individual with the cloven foot catch the hindmost. Chairman Sheridan was asked yester day for a statement of the political out look as It appeared to him. He said the campaign had not progressed far enough to Justify a. statement that could be based upon actual facts. Bier Rally In the Tenth "Ward. The general committee of arrangements for the coming Republican rally In the Tenth Ward, East Side, for Tuesday. May 22, met yesterday afternoon, with Richard Clinton as chairman. It was decided to Issue 10) postal card Invita tions In the four East Side "wards, and these cards will be printed today and turned over to the committee on invita tions at once for distribution. Wallace McCaraart will be Invited to deliver the main address of 30 minutes, which will be followed by short talks from the va rious candidates. The fine Southern Pa cific band has been engaged to fur nish music. The Portland University quartet, one of the best In the city, has also been engaged for the evening. The intention Is to make the demonstration a big one. It is confidently expected that Gomez Hall will not hold all the people who will 'want to attend, and the com- OUR CLEANUP Shirt Waist Sale Is attracting great Interest. No lady can have too many ahlrt waists, and none should miss a chance like- this. "We have divided Into two lots our last tea son's waists, both white and colored, to be sacrificed because of broken lines and sizes. Styles are almost Identical with this season's. Lot 1 at 47c each For "Waists reaching $1.35 each. Lot 2 at $1.17 each For "Waists reaching $3.00 each. Come early and get your size. A Revelation in prices of Tailor-Made Suits Seven lines and this season's styles la Eton. Reefer and tlght-flttlng. High-class suits, values to $20.00, At $9.35 each Made of gray, tan, mode, brown, blue and mixed homespun, Venetian or tweeds. Plain or with satin straps or stitched taffeta trimmings. Jackets, silk or satin lined. Skirts with double or single box- pleat backs. All right up to date and perfectly tail ored. At $9.35 each this week mlttee will provide for an overflow meet- ing on the outside. J. C. Jameson, who has an office fronting on Russell street, a short distance from Gomez Hall, offered the committee the use of his building for a speaker's platform In case there be an overflow. There promises to be a rous ing demonstration. All the Republican clubs of the East Side are pulling to gether to make It a success. Republican Meetings. Arrangements have been made for Re publican campaign meetings as follows: May 17, at S P. M. Young Men's Re publican Club, of the Sixth Ward, at Filedner's Hall, First and Sheridan. May 17, at S P. M. Rohse's Park, Ful ton. Speaker, D. Soils Cohen. Music will be furnished by the Oregon quartet. May 17. at S P. M. Railroad Men's Club, room 207 Worcester block. This will be the first meeting of the club. Clly Attor ney J. M. Long will deliver the principal address, and short talks will be made by several of the candidates. Employes of all railroads are requested to be present and arc assured of a good time. May 19. at S P. M. West Portland Re publican Club. J. K. Kollock, speaker. May 21 Gresham. Time of mealing ar.d name of speaker will be announced later. May 22 at S P. M. Union meeting and grand rally of all East Side Republican clubs at Gomez' HalL Music by the Ore gon quartet. May 23, at 8 P. M. Rally of the Fifth Ward Republican Club at the old Mechan ics' Pavilion. Music by the Oregon quar tet. May 25, at S P. M. Rally at Terwllllger's Hall, Sixth Ward. May 26. at 8 P. M. Scandinavian Repub lican Club at Arion Hall. Music by the Oregon quartet. The Oregon quartet, which Is In demand for Republican meetings. Is composed of N. H. Alexander, M. L. Bowman, W.-J. Elliott and E. Drake. Meehnnlcn' Pavilion Rally. The Fifth Ward Republican Club held another of its enthusiastic meetings last evening. Much tlmo was consumed In arranging for the finishing touches of the grand rally to be held on Wednesday, May 23, at the Mechanics' Pavilion. The executive committee announced that the hall has been oecured. lights and seats arranged for and a band engaged. The cervices of two leading attorneys, one a Republican and the other a Gold Demo crat, have been obtained for speeches. Candidates on the Republican, ticket will speak five minutes each. Other attrac tions were reported as In contemplation. Tho greatest crowd of the campaign Is ex pected at the rally, as all other clubs have beon asked not to arrange meetings for Wednesday and there are also four candidates In the ward who expect large delegations of supporters, particularly Captain McDonell, whoee soldier friends have decided on this night to show their enthusiastic fealty. There were three good speeches laet night. J. D. Mann put 'especial stress on the Importance of electing the Republican Legislative ticket, and then went on to show the personal qualities of the candi dates for Mayor. Joseph Boyce. clerk In tho Justice Court, made hla maiden po litical speech, and was well received. His topic was "Young Republicanism." Major Alfred Scary, father of Judge Seara, also spoke In a pleasing vein. A Note From Mr. Meyer. PORTLAND. May 16. (To 'the Editor.) I desire to correct the Impression given out by an article published In today's Is sue of The Oregonlan that I am Interest ing myself In the contest for Mayor of this city. AH the candidates are personal friends of mine, and I emphatically deny that I have "warmly supported" or oth crwise Interested myself In the candidacy of cither gentleman, and am quite con tent that the people settle that question at the polls on June 4. In this connection I assume that I have the right to venture the opinion that this report was inaugurated to Injure my .chances for re-election to the Common 'Council from the Third Ward by some energetic opponent, and In justice to all concerned I deem It right and proper that the same does not remain unchal lenged. J. D. MEYER. South Portland Yonnar Men. The Young Men's Republican Club of South Portland has prepared for a rous ing rally to be held tonight in Terwll liger's Hall, at the First-street bridge. Joseph Beenan, who arrived from Luzon about a week ago, will tell of his two years' experience In the Philippine la lands, and there will be good vocal music 403fr 'O 2 - si. - srf SJMnaMw -ix or -r mj m m - s ' - TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY GIGANTIC SALE OF High-Class Tailor-Made ! k.j I EACH The assortment comprises all the neucst effects in Eton, Fly front Jacket and Double-breasted Coat styles. Materials arc of all-wool cheviots, covert cloths, Venetian cloths and homespuns. Colors black, navy, gray, Oxford, tan, brown and an endless variety of fancy mixed suitings. Our regular $16.50, $17.50 and $18.50 high-class tailored suits, today and tomor row only. I I p - i See Display In Corner Window. YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS THIS SALE IF YOU NEED A SUIT On Sale Today THE NEW STRATHMORE DIP SAILOR (Rough Straw) $ I With Puggaree Scarf, $2.50 each. The most clever Sailor of the season ; LAST DAY OF THE BLACK GOODS SALE $1.73 to $2.50 values, at 97c yard AT NOTION COUNTER . 500 pairs Pocket, Lace and Trimming Scissors (Finest StceL) At 25c a pair. 150 Pieces Fine India Dimity 15c yard Also, New Westminster Cloth 1 8c yard (The Westminster is the latest-Summer fabric known.) x T by W. F. Main and the Hoodoo quartet. Among the candidates who will be present and speak are H. S. Rowe, W. B. Chaise. Charles E. McBonell, George Cameron, T. C. Devlin and Hanley H. Holmes. Seventh. Ward Republican. The most enthusiastic meeting of the campaign was held last night at the hall of the Seventh Ward Republican Club, on Corbett and Bancroft avenue. Tho meet ing was opened by the Hoodoo quartet, as usual, with selections, containing local hits. Mr. Stapleton held the attention of the club on the advantages of a thorough support of the straight ticket. Russell E. Scwall made a short business addrese on tho manner of conducting the District Attorney's office, and promised an equally economlcal conduct of the office for the next two years. If elected. C. W. Gay, nominee on the Legislative ticket, made a good address. J. W. Bailey then ex plained the working of the Food and Dairy Commissioner's office, and asked tho voters to retain Mr. Sewall to support him In the execution of the pure-food law. Thomas Scott Brooke said in a short speech that he was independent of all Influence, and would work for the good of the taxpayers. William Kapus closed with a rousing speech on the comparative merits of the two parties. Dr. Saylor then extended an invitation for all members to attend the grand rally at Fulton to hear D. Soils Cohen, this evening. IN "THE MAGISTRATE." StocUvrell Company Mnlclns? a Hit at Corilray's. Ii. R. Stockwell's excellent company has been making even a bigger hit in "The Magistrate," which is the attraction at Cordray s this week, than in "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The comedy is one which affords Mr. Stockwell an opportunity for the STEAMER NOME CITT, splendid character work which has made his reputation, and Is one cf his favorite plays. The company rises fully to tho demands of the many ridiculous situa tions which abound throughout the play, and the performance Is one which has been delighting good houses ail the week. There has been a very large advance sale, especially for tomorrow evening, when the Native Sons of Oregon will attend the theater In a body. Seats for the matinee and the other performances during the week are also in good demand, and the indications are that the house will be crowded during the rest of the engage ment. That bilious taste and less of appetite are quickly cured by Hood's Saisapailila. Iv!7v3 QIf kJ BOOKS WILL BE EXPERTED EXAMINATION TO BE MADE OF THE CITY'S ACCOUNTS. This Is at the Request of Retiring: Treasurer Hacheney Who Chooses the Expert? The meeting of the Common Council yesterday, which. It had been expected. i would be brief and uneventful, was Hv- cned up by a tilt between the Mayor and the Council as to which should appoint an expert to examine the boofcs of the j City Treasurer and Auditor preparatory j to them vacating their offices. , At the suggestion of the Mayor, the , Board of Public "Works was requested to . Instruct the street-cleaning department to j remove from shade trees and electric poles all cards of candidates as scon as , possible after they are put- up. The Issuance and sale of bonds for street Improvements, under fha bonding act amounting to J4S9G 6L was authorized. A large amount of routine business was ! disposed of with a rapidity and glibnesi acquired by two years practice. AH the members were present except Harris. Mayor Storey, "before proceeding with the regular order of business," intro duced a Miss Morrow, who, being grant ed leave to address the meeting, made a j brief speech, the aim of which was to in duce all present to vote for the woman suffrage amendment at the coming elec tion. Appointing: an Expert. The Mayor next brought up the matter ! of appointing an expert to examine th books of the City Treasurer and Auditor. concerning which there had been some DUE TODAY IN PORTLAND. ominous growling and jangling before the meeting convened. On December 8. 1S93. City Treasurer Hacheney addressed a note to the Com mon Council requesting that they take steps toward having his books examined and specially asking that his request be granted. The communication was referred to the committee on ways and means, and has been In their hands ever since, awaiting the time for action to arrive. It became known that the committco Intended to report on this matter yester day and to present an ordinance making an appropriation for paying an expert, and another authorizing the committee to employ cuch a expert. The Mayor called attention to section JM2ft 573d Friday Surprise Sale Tomorrow Only Ladies Suits 24k hwk $6.95 A Suit Black and blue cheviot and tan covert cloth, in fly-front and Eton styles, jackets silk lined. An exceptionally good offering. See display In Firth-St. window. MEIER 37 of the charter, which authorizes him to appoint as often as he may think prop er one or more competent persons to ex amine without notice the accounts of any city department, officer, etc.. the ex pense to be paid out of the general fund. He stated that on January 20, 1900, he had appointed William R. Mackenzie expert to examine the books of the City Treas urer and Auditor, with Instructions not to begin the work until ordered to do so. Mr. Mackenzie was ready to begin work Tuesday, but Treasurer Hacheney said he would not be ready till the end of the month, and the Mayor telephoned Mr. Mackenzie not to begin. From what followed It appears that th? Treasurer and Auditor desired to have their books examined, but preferred that the committee on ways and means, rath er than the Mayor, should employ the expert. Cameron asked the Mayor If he had read section 217 of the charter, which provides that "neither the Common Coun cil nor any officer of the city shall have authority to make any contract or do any act imposing on said city any liability to pay money, until a definite amount shall first have been appropriated for the liqui dation of such liability." The Mayor replied that he had told Mr. Mackenzie to wait till an appropria tion for paying him had been made, and he had Intended to ask this meeting for such an appropriation. Jameson asked: "You don't admit that the Council has a right to appoint a man to expert the books?" "I should not think they have," replied the Mayor. Jameson said he believed the Council had the right to appoint an expert, and if the Mayor saw fit to appoint another, all right. Baker was of opinion that as Mr. Hach eney had asked two years ago that his books bo examined, the Council had no reason to criticise the action of the Mayor in appointing an expert for that purpose, and he thought the Investigation should extend, back six oc eight years. Cameron said no one objected to the books being Investigated, but he held that under section 217. the action of the Mayor in appointing an expert before any appro priation had been, made for paying him was Illegal. Jameson said the Mayor should have had an appropriation made in advance, and then he could have made the ap pointment when he saw fit. Mayor Storey said he knew where the exceptions came from and knew they were coming, and intimated his belief that the Council was not authorized to appoint an expert, and that his appoint ment would be confirmed, and asked the Council to make an appropriation for paying him. Jameson said the Council could do any thing which does not conflict with the charter. The Mayor ordered that the reg ular order of business be proceeded w'-.n. Jameson said the Mayor had started the matter In an Informal way, and he con sidered that the Councllmen had a right to have a say. The following report of the committee on ways and means was then read: Tour committee on ways and means, to whom was referred the written request of Frank Hacheney. City Treasurer, to have the books of h's office examined bv a competent expert, respectfully report that we are of the opinion that, in Jus ice to Mr. Hacheney, such an examination should be made. As the books of the CItv Auditor arc In a great measure, a check upon the ac counts of the Treasurer, we are of the opinion that the books and accounts of the Auditor's office should be examined at the same time as are those of the Treasurer. We, therefore, submit ordinances mak ing an appropriation for the cost of such an examination and authorizing the com mittee on ways and mean3 to employ a competent expert .accountant, who is fa miliar with the system of accounting em ployed by the City of Portland, to exam ine the books and accounts of the Cltv Treasurer and City Auditor, and report the result of such an examination to the Common Council. - On motion, the report was adopted with only a weak dissenting vote from Belding. Under the proper head an ordinance appropriating $250. or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay an expert for examining the books of the City Treas urer and Auditor was passed and an ordinance authorizing the committee (n ways and means to employ such an ex pert was also passed. Now If the Mayor employs an expert he will probably have to foot the bill himself. One Bit of Xecemary Routine. An ordinance defining the voting pre cincts and polling places within the city for the general election on June 4. ap pointing clerks and judges, etc.. was in troduced and came up on Its final pass age. When the roll was called Baker, first on the roll, answered No. He said he did not Indorse all the Judges and clerks. The Auditor explained, that this was a regular routine ordinance, and If It was not passed there would be no city elec tion. Baker replied that he did not-care. The roll was called and the ordinance passed by: Ayes. 8; no, 1. The Mayor asked what would have been the consequence If the ordinance had not passed. The Auditor replied there would have been no city election. "In that case, wouldn't we have all held over?" And Meyer asked: "Why didn't you think of that before?" which created a laugh. An ordinance authorizing the Issuance and sale of bonds under the bonding act amounting to iSX 61 was passed, and the I Men's Shoes Men's Tan Lace Shoes. Vlcl fr"2 f0 Kid; Special, per pair pJU 7 Ladies' Shoes Ladles Tan Lace Shoes. Vlcl M )1 Kid. vesting or plain kid h.&0 tops; special, per pair. Y Basement Specials Blue Porcelain Salt Boxes; 1Ar each t-u Wood Lemon-Squeezers C Wood Knife Boxes, felt lined; 1 ) each lV Bread Boards; each llC Boston Bags Ladles Boston Shopping v CI R Bags, black leather; each.. t'f1,y' Pulley Belt Sets French gray and silver; per 0 1 p set 1U Strawberry Cream A New Cold Cream for sun burn, tan, chapped lips, Oir etc.; per jar. "lv Fountain Pens - A. A. Waterman's Fountain RQp Pens; each 07W Specials in Carpet Dept. Body Brussels Carpets, reg ular $1.25 and JL:5 grades, rf j sewed, laid and lined; per j uiu......... ................... PILIiOW TOPS Oriental and fine Tapestry; CSf each JOb down riiiLOws ldxlC-Incli, each 20c lSxlS-lnch, cncli 31c iiOrCIO-lncli, each. .41c 2Sx22-Inch, each 51c 24x4-Incli, each. .50c R Call or write if you desire Elegant Engraved Wedding or Calling Cards W. Q. SMITH & CO. 22 and 23 Washington Buildinj Fourth and Washington Sts., ovsr Lilt's. Cawston and Ventilating Estimates Furnished on Steam and Hot Water Heating, Dealers in En gines, Boilers, Machinery -Supplies 48 and 50 First SI, Near Pine thorized to advertise for and rece'.ve pro posals for the purchase of said bond. Street Work. Ordinance declaring the proportionate share of the cost of constructing sewers In various streets and making appropria tions therefor as follows, were passed: Sewer on East Thirty-third street, $S1S. Sewer In San Rafael street. $302. Sewer In East Morrison street, 5111. Ordinances providing for the time and manner of Improving streets as follows wero passed: "Vermont street, San Rafael j street. Eugene street and Delay street, j Ordinances providing for the time and j manner of constructing sewers in Larra bce street. East .Nineteenth street. East Fifteenth street. East Ankeny street and Eugene street, were passed. An ordinance providing for the estab lishment of the grade of East Twenty eighth street was passed. The report of tho sewer committee rec ommending that a petition asking that system be Inaugurated be granted was adopted. An ordinance declaring It necessary to condemn a right of way through the O R. & N. Co.'s property at Alb'.na for the outlet of this sewer system, and authoriz ing the City Attorney to begin a suit for the condemnation of said right of way was passed. Candidates Placards Mayor Storey called attention to he fact that the ordinance prohibiting tho posting of placards on shade trees, elec tric light poles, etc, along the streets was being violated, and that It would be well to n'p this practice in the bud. Baker moved that the Board of Public Works be requested to instruct the street cleaning department to tear down al" cards so posted. Jameson moved In amendment that the Thief of Police be requested to ittcnd to this matter. Baker declined to accept th& amendment, and his motion carried. Sewerage for Hollatlay's Addition. The City Engineer submitted a report on the matter of furnishing sewerage for tho eastern portion of Ho laday's addition and John Irving's addition. He said the mo3t economical plan to accomplish this would be to extend the Holladay-Avenue sewer to East Thirteenth street, thence to Multnomah street, thence to East Sev enteenth street, along East Seventeenth street to Broadway, and cast on Broad way to East Twenty-fourth street. The report was referred to the sewer commu te'. Other Matters. The recommendations of tho sewer, com mittco that petitions for sewers on Water street and an alley near Sunnyside be granted were adopted. The street committee recommended that the petition asking for the Improvement of Sixth ytreei from Morrison to Salmon with brick be granted-: also that Mr. Dammler be allowed to build a marble porch over the sidewalk at Thirteenth and Taylor streets, which recommendations were adopted. The petition of the Hand Manufacturing Company for the vacation of Watson street was set for hearing June J. The application of R. L. Macleay and others for the vacation of a portion of Versteeg street was referred to the street committe?. Petitions for sewers In East Morrison street from East Thirty-sixth to East Thirty-fifth, and In East Twenty-ninth from East Salmon to the sewer into the present sewer In East Twenty-ninth, were granted. A petition for the Improvement of East Twenty-eighth street from East Stark to York way granted, and the City Engineer wa:i directed to prepare estimates of the cost. A petition for the Improvement of East Morrison street from East Thirty-Fourth street to East Thirty-second street was referred to the street committee. A communication from the American Exchange Warehouse Company and otb crr, asking that the freight-car of the Portland & Oregon City Exprest Com pany be allowed to stand on Madison street a few hours during the day, was referred to the street committee. A communication from W. J. Cook, ac companied by resolutions in regard to tho value of Astoria as the seaport for Portland, was referred to the committee on landings and wharves. Special Sale of Men's Fine Suits Thursday Friday Saturday $16,79 A Suit Latest Spring and Summer styles, made of extra quality, black and fancy worst eds. Oxfords, serges, vicunas and silk mixed cassimeres. An excellent aesort ment, made by the best manufacturera and exceptionally good values. Two Good Specials In Men's Furnishings Men's Socks, fancy plaids, stripes and polka dots, to close; per pair r.... 30 dozen Men's Laundered Colored Shirts; regular prices. $1, $1.25 and Jl.W; to close, each 17c T3c 8s Company Telephone Main 107. PORTLAND, OREGON INSULT AND STREET FIGHT Gambler and "Wilson T. Heme Co mo to Blovrs Tliree Arrests. A ctrcct brawl. In which Wilson T. Hume, Oscar Kendall and Tom McGrath were principals, drew a big crowd at the corner of Fourth and Washington streets about G o'clock last evening. Hume was walking along in company with Kendall when McGrath met them. Scowls were exchanged between Hume and McGrath, when the latter said: "There goes that cheap ." Hume at onco struck McGrath In the face, and Kendall, b?ing incllnrd to take Hume's part, mado a three-cornered fight, which would have poon grown Into a serious matter had not the dense crowd made it difficult for tho combatants to reach each other. The po lice were quickly on the scene, and all three of the fighters were arrested. At the police station Hume was booked for interfering with an officer on account of having res'eted arrest and was liberated en depositing $25 ball. Kendall was charged with "disorderly conduct by fighting." and so was McGrath. The ball in these two cases was also fixed at $23 each. The part'ee are to appea'r in tha Municipal Court this afternoon to explain themselves to Judge Hennessy. McGrath says ho had a grudge against Hume because the latter, while District Attorney. In 1S3-1. had arrested him and threw him in jail for gambling, at the same time protecting other gamblers. Ho had not met Hume for some time pre vious to lart evening, when the fracas occurred. None of the belligerents show.i much hard usage in the "scrap," a fcrt scratches about the face being the only damage apparent. COMING ATTRACTIONS. "In Paradise"' Scxt TVeelr., Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of next week the Stockwell company will present "In Paradise," at Cordray's, fo'lovred by "The Magistrate" and other popular play3 later In the week. The success of tho company during the past two weeks con vinced Mr. Cordray that it would pleaso his patrons to continue the engagement, and he has made arrangements to do so. The new play will be eiaborately staged, and will be presented by a splendid cast. KTJSIXESS ITEMS. If IlnJiy la Cnttlnir Teeth. f surf and ua that old an3 well-tried remolr, Mr. Wlnstows Soothing Syrup, for chlldrea t:hl"nr It noothea the chCd. softens the sunn, Bllav hJ' aim. cxiTK wln.1 colic anil diarrhcvi AT A SEWING SOCIETY. tiady Gets Funny on n. Harmless (?) Drlnfc. "Our sewing society meets every week to sew and we always have lunch. Just as sure as I take a cup of coffee I act eo silly and say such absurd things it eeema as though I were Intoxicated. I feel so ashamed of myself, but cannot help It. My heart will go like a triphammer and I am invariably kept awake half of that night. So I thought I would take my Postum Food Coffee the next time, and you should have heard -the names they called me 'old maid,' 'crank,' etc But before the lunch was through, Postum had more than one convert, and thoeo who tried it were delighted. They had heard of it, but had no idea It was so good. "I have given a great deal of Postum away to friends, just to convince them how good It is, and they Invariably adopt it. There are so many people who can not drink coffee without It distressing them, and Postum Food 'Coffee eeems io be exactly the thing. Postum and I havo been old frlendo for years. I began tho use of It when it was first Introduced, four or five years ago. At first I thought I could not use it, for the way I made it It was so flat and tasteless, but when I found out that it simply required long boiling, the old trouble disappeared, and we always have an elegant cup of coffee when we make Pcetum right." Send postal card to Postum Cereal Company, Ltd., Battle Creek, Mich., for the nama and address. Put a email piece of butter the size of two peas in the pot td pre vent it boiling over. J k- K -4