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THE MOBBING- OBEGONIAS, FRIDAY, 'ATJOTIST 31, 1900. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF Ammcnienti Tontsk. jvtjsirrs nKTEn garden rrhrra na Harrison Wsert Concert ulcfetly. A3IA-TOCB BlK-IARD CHAMPIONSHIP. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of The Multnomah Amatenr Athletic Club lat nigbt. It -was decided that Wllkle C Dunl-way should represent the club in the championship billiard tournament, to be held under the auspices of the Olympic CI-b at San Francisco earty in October. Mr. Dunlway is a billiard player of more than ordinary ability as an amateur, and fu.y deserves the hlph confidence the c'.ub places in him. Already the clubmen consider the trophy as already -won, and are looking forward to Multnomah Club as being the home of the championship as long as Mr. Dunlvray Is the defender. The bringing to Portland of the cham pionship TrM mean that an games for the champwnsHip in me xuiure ; p'.ayed In Portland, which, in itself, will be a stimulus to billiards here, such as the fascinating game has never Deiore .erjored. There is but one handicap to Xs. Duniway, and that is that the tables upon which the games in Ban Francisco will be piayed are somewhat larger than the ordinary playing table, but this will toe overcome by the immediate erection of the regulation competition tafile for his practice. Cooks and "Waiters Organize. An en thusiastic meeting of the Cooks and "Wait ers Union was held last evening: at 149Ja Plrst street, where a permanent organiza tion was perfected, under the auspices of the "Western Labor Union. The follow ing officers were elected for the ensuing erm: President, J. C. Ikeman; vice-president, Kick Klnch; recording secre tary. Miss I Moro: financial secretary. G. C Bowlman: treasurer. Peter Behr; trustees, Dave A. Thayer, Thomas Kings ley, John M. Seer and C. E. Schlickelser. The delegates elected to the Central La bor Council, which meets Sunday at 3:30 P. M.. at the Allsky Hall, are "William Hlnshaw. J. C. Ikeman. P. Behr. Miss Xi. Moro, and Dave A. Thayer. The union Us organized for the protection of mem "bers of the craft, and proposes to regu late scale and wages. The next meeting of the local union will be held on Tues day evening, at Horseshoers Hall, north wcst corner of Second and Salmon streets, at S:30 P. M. sharp. The last place of meeting was too small to accommodate tho crowd. The union Invites all cooks and waiters to join, as the charter will be open for 30 days. PooRiroosB Crowded. For the past three months an average of one new in mate per day lias been received at the county poor farm. They come from all parts of the state, and from other states, telng shipped In here to be cared for at the expense of the taxpayers of Mult nomah County. The men's ward and the "woman's ward as well are now full. There have been several births In the hospital during the past two months, which out number the deajhs. There are two cases of typhoid ffver, and a man from Sumi tor was brought In yesterday suffering from an abcess behind the ear. Two deaths occurred during the past month, one from cancer of the stomach, the other from cancer of the liver. Quite a change for the better in the administra tion of officers at the poor farm has been made since F. Hansen, the new superin tendent, has taken charge. Early Hops Picked. A hop man, who returned yesterday from a trip through Marlon and Polk Counties, says the roadH everywhere are swarming with people of all ages, on their way to various hop yards. Many go from here to Salem on the boats, and are met there by teams to take them to the yards where they are to work. Gilbert & Patterson have fin ished picking their 16-acre yard of early hops, of the Faggle variety, and the yield Ss one-fifth more than last year, and the quality better. They have 74 acres of ordinary hops, which are a week earlier than usual. Picking will be commenced generally on Monday, though the hops aio fit to pick now, and picking was com menced at the Molson yards yesterday. - 'If 3v5rlkblr weather continues, the best bop crop ever known In Oregon will be harvested. Injured Through Bad Sidewalks. The condition of the sidewalks around the Park blacks has been notorious for a long time, and it has been very fortun ate that accidents have not occurred on account of them, which might have xnu'etcd tho city in heavy damages These walks are. of course, growing worse and v.-orse all tho time, and now the inevit able has happened As the wife and daughter of Sylvester Farrell were walk ing on the west side of Main street, be tween the Park blocks Thursday, one end of a. loose plank flew up, tripping Mrs. Farrell, who fell heavily and Injured her self Quite severely. The Board of Public "Works and the Council will have to come to some conclusion In regard to repairing the walks around the Park blocks, or else have the blocks Inclosed or removed. Change) in Seaside Schedule of steam er T. J. Potter. For the accommodation of seaslders and for the return of beach passengers, it has been decided to operate the ctoamor T. J. Potter dally on the fol Xowinff schedule, In effect to September 5: Leave Leave Portland. Tlwaco. Angnst $ 7:30 A. M. 4:30 P.M. August 29 7:30 A. M. 5:00 P. M. August 30 8:00 A. M. B:00 P. M. August SI 8:00 A. M. 5:S0 P. M. September I 8:30 A. M. 6:00 P. M. September 2 9:00 A. M. 6:00 P. M. September 3 9:00 A. M. 6:00 P M. September 9.-C0 A. M. 6:00 P. M. September B 9:00 A. M. 6:60 P. M. After September 5 such service as will be necessary to accommodate beach travel. Teachers Examination. An examina tion for public school teachers, whose certificates have run out, or who have not yet taken an examination In this dis trict, will bo held In the High School building. September 4 to G, Inclusive. The following programme for the examination has been prepared by City Superintendent of Schools Rlgler: September 4, fore noon, written arithmetic: afternoon, phy siology, penmanship. September 5, fore noon, orthography, grammar: afternoon, theory of teaching, reading. September 6. forenoon, geography. United States history: afternooon, mental arithmetic Charged "With Seduction. li. p. Mc Croskey, of the Canadian Employment Office, was given a preliminary hearing yesterday in Justice Kraemer's court on the charffe of seduction. After hearing the evidence and arguments, the Justice took tho ease under advisement until Saturday. The complaining witness, Ethel Hendricks, was corroborated by two wit nesses in hor statements. Against her the defendant produced a number of women, who swore that her character was bad. Tkk Coujmxua River Gorge. To the awe-lnpirlng Columbia River Gorge and the Cascades of tho Columbia, and en joying th cool breezes and aromatic odors of the pine woods, take the O. R. & X. train from Union Depot Sunday. A spe cial Sunday rate of 50 cents for the rou-.d trip to Bonneville is in effect. Tickets good going on the morning train, leaving at 9 15 A. M., and returning at 1 P. M. " For tks HopnELDS. The steamer Ruth leaves Asfe-Street dook at 7 A. M. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for Oregon City. Buttevllle. Champoeg. Rodger's Landing and Dayton. Hopplck- ers for any of the above points should ,,tafce the Ruth, as she is speedy and com-ni-ous. For rates. Inquire at ticket of fice, vTjrd street, or at Ash-Street dock. v Skastdb Housb-SmzmJ the last Satur day and Sunday of the season at the Seaside House, Clatsop Beach. Weather perfect. Each guest can have a front room, facing as desired. Free ride from station to hotel. WA?m.-A baby buggy. "Will some one please donate one to the Salvation Army Rescue Home. 63 Fourth street? Mbrckants' hot lunch at Cafe Roral. Chamber of Commerce, room 20, discon tinued September 1 to 15, Stanford Students Leave. A merry party of students left on the Columbia last evening for California, where they go to resume studies at Stanford Univer sity. A dozen Stanford graduates and former students of the University were at the wharf to see them off, and the usual rounds of college yells were sound ed at the departure. Those who went down last evening were: "W. C. Morrow. '01, of Portland: A. M. Stuart, '01, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; Roy Keith, '03, of Chicago; R. C. Crawford, '03, of Union. Or., and Gordon Edwards and Paul Rockey, of Portland, and R. Carle, of Pendleton, who will enter the fresh man class of 1904. Stuart, who spant tho day yesterday in Portland. Is a prominent athlete, a hundred yards sprinter, and captain of the Stanford track team. Examined Other Ballots. In the Schmeer-Holbrook election contest, O. F. Paxton. attorney for Holbrook, and three experts on writing examined the ballots in precinct 42. The experts were City Auditor Devlin, and Professors Hender son and Pugh, of Holmes' Business Col lect J. A. Wesco. expert for Mr. Schmeer. and Mr. Easter, counsel for Schmeer, were also present. Holbrook's experts put aside a number of ballots cast for Schmeer for the purpose of show ing that it Is common for a voter to make various styles of crosses on his ballot. They also looked over certain bal lots cast for Holbrook, which Mr. "Wesco, expert for Schmeer. has questioned. The ballots will be submitted to Judge Frazler "Wednesday, and the case will then be finally disposed of. Monvn No Doubt Misstated. A citi zen, who Is the possessor of a fine An gora cat, says It acts as a member of the Humane Society. As there are several canary birds about his house the cat has learned that birds are not to be molested, and accordingly a day or two ago, when It saw a little dog chasing sparrows on the street, it sallied out and attacked the dog tooth and toe-nail, and drove it away. This sounds well, but It Is prob able that there may be a mistake as to the motives which animated the cat when It attacked the dog. The chances are Ural 11 TUIUIIDI UC ucttiiuj it" . ary birds, it They were placed where the cat could' conveniently catch them. Raced "Wrrn a Whale. The steamer Potter, on her way from Ilwaco to As toria Wednesday afternoon, found a whale ahead of her In the narrow chan nel abreast of Sand Island. The big fish had to run for it to keep out of the way of the steamer, and at one time was only about 40 feet ahead of her, giving the excited passengers a fine view of the marine monster, whose back was well out of the water. When the wide chan nel was reached, the whale sheered out to one side, glad to give up the race, A whale has never been seen so far up the river before. More ATirACHsnaxTS. Three additional attachments suits were filed yesterday against tho Central Navigation & Con struction Company, which means that there ore now five plasters on the steam boat of the company under course of con struction at the foot of Mill street. The total amount of the claims Is over $9500. Charles Guild has sued to recover J11S5 for goods sold. A. Neppach has sued as assignee for the Nlcolal Bro. Company, which has a claim of f3477, and for Povey Bros. Glass Company, which has a claim for $110. E. B. Treman has begun suit to recover 570. Painters' Union Groving. All the men employed by Henry Berger, the con tracting painter and wall-paper dealer, decided to join the local Painters Union In a body Since the organization of th union about two years ago, this shop re mained Independent, The men, some of whom have worked for Mr. Berger for 12 years, finally decided to affiliate with tho union, and hope to maintain the good reputation of the shop. Back to Oregon. Micky Sheehan, who was spilled out of the rollce force at the time of the grand overturn a little over two years ago. and who soon after left the city, has returned to take up his abode here. He has worked at his trade of blacksmith In Califrnln. and been East during his absence, but says old Oregon Is all right, and Portland Is the best place to live In he knows of. He Needed Rest. A business man re marked yesterday that he should not complain If Bryan Is elected. When asked what he meant by such a statement he said he ad been doing the biggest busi ness for the past month that he had ever done, and he could not find time to turn turn round or scarcely to think, and he knew If Bryan Is elected he would have more leisure. Hearing Postponed Hearing of the case against Ida Onsley and Bertie Ed munds, the two colored women arrested for picking pockets, was postponed yes terday In the Municipal Court. Ball for each was fixed at $200, and the women wcro working hard to furnish the re quired securities that they might be re leased from confinement until the trial. Repairing City Hall Roof. The work of repairing several leaks In the roof of the City Hall has been commenced. The tar and gravel will bo removed, and the tin underneath repaired wherever neces sary. The roof of the porte cochere on tho west side Is being repaired first, but the worst leak Is In the roof of the apse, over the Council chamber. Removed to Sixth Street. Chemical Engine Company, No. 1, will remove, bag and baggage, to the quarters provided for them In thr Street Fair, on Monday. They will be able to extinguish any fire likely to break out In the fair, and when they have nothing else to do, they can appear as a part" of the show." To Bn Finished Today. The connec tion between the water mains and the Thompson fountain will be completed to day, ard the water will be running Into the drinking troughs the first of next weelc The troughs, however, cannot bo utilized until tho street around the foun tain Is paved. Gave Bonds. R. C. B. Schwarts. arrest ed for acting as pilot on Sluslaw bar without a license, yesterday filed bonds In the sum of J20) for his appearance In the United States Court, and was re leased. The pennlty for his offense, if proven, is only 5100. H JBi ffi 1 ffl U H 8 S fi a Tvt rani Ftiiri fr-, jr .fl 1 P f "ami TSu IN ENDLESS VARIETIES AND QUANTITIES ALL PREVIOUS EFFORTS SURPASSED Stein-Bloch Co. Kuppenheimer & Co. Alfred Beniamin & Co. ecnneiiner FOUR OF THE BEST BRANDS IN AMERICA NONE BETTER ANYWHERE Suits Overcoats Famous Clothing House Morrison and Baby Elk. Friday, Saturday and Sun day., the smallest elk In town will be In our window. Headquarters for official color. Elks' embroidered neckwear, at Beck's. Koppickers" Wanted. Agent steamer Bonlta. foot of Washington street. Leaves daily. 1:C0 P. M. Performing Liovs every half hour, afternoon and evening, New Musee, Sixth street. 10 cents. Oregon Mining Stock Exchange 10:50 A.M. GRAND REOPENING. Of the Bnnanet Music Hall Thor oughly Refitted, Decorated and Beautified Everybody Invited. The Banquet Music Hall, northwest cor ner of First and Madison streets. The Da Martini Company, proprietors, with A. De Martini, manager, has been over hauled throughout, painted In gold and bright colors, and decorated In the high est style of the art. so that It now pre sents the most brilliantly Illuminated place of amusement In the city. The music hall was opened four years ago, and has been running continuously since that time. The best singers and other stage talent are always secured, and the performances are on a par with those given at the large theaters. The refitting and decorating has been done at great expense. The celling, especially, is a wonder of art. executed by Mr. Ernest Miller, the well-known designer of the Morrison-Street arch on the Elks' Fair and Carnival grounds, assisted by Theo dore Schultz, John W. Walker, J. D. Good and O. W. Shafer. 'On the wall3 aro many marine and landscape scenes, displaying the handiwork of a master. The front of tho hall, on First street, is of French plate glass, and the side, on Madison street. Is of ornamental cut, stained glass, from the well-known glass company's house of Povey Bros., on North Sixth street, who are leaders in their line. The windows are embellished with American flags and the E!k and Eagle designs are especially effective. Manager De Martini, to be thoroughly up-to-date, sent East for the pattern of linoleum with which the floor Is covered, something new, which could npt be pro cured here. The carpenter work was done by Mr. John A. Melton, who Is a master at his trade, and whose work gives satisfaction In every part. Nick Burelbach Is assistant manager? a posi tion he has held since the hall opened; Charlie Franks, the comedian. Is stage manager, and Low Winter musical di rector. The club rooms upstairs have been enlarged and refitted In tasteful and convenient style, with private en trance at 253 First street. Private en trance to music hall. 227 Madison street. Tho excellent free lunch for which Mr. De Martini is noted. Is a feature of the house, and will be kept up to a standard which cannot be surpassed elsewhere. There will be a grand opening Saturday night, at which time there will be a spe cial programme put on. All visitors are Invited to attend. THE WORLD'S FAIR-PARIS. The "Wiley B. Allen Co. Are tlio Only Portland Denleri Repre senting PInnon That Toole Medals There. Tl.o Paris Exposition awarded to the "Baldwin" piano the grand gold medal and to the "Ludwig" piano the silver medal. These two grand American pianos have competed with the world and won, and It is interesting to note from a local standpoint that the old established housu of the The Wiley B. Allen Co. Is the onlv concern that has In their ware rooms the very makes of pianos which havo taken the honors at the World :i Fair. All this ought to Indicate what local firm shows the best judgment in buying and selecting Instruments the best in the world. For further Information, prices and terms, apply at Portland's loading music house. The Wiley B. Allen Co., 200-211 First street. COMING ATTRACTIONS, "Browniei In Fairyland." The sale of seats wfll begin this morn ing for the engagement of "The Brown ies in Fairyland," which takes place at the Marquam Grand all next week. There will be two special matinees for ladles and children on Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Who has not heard of the "Brownies," those clever little people, who by their precocious traits havo made Palmer Cox famous, made themselves the idols of society and the talk of the entire town when tho first production was given at tho California theater, in San Francisco, some months ago. Manager Heillg has arranged for an immense performance of this delightful operetta, In which 200 chil dren participate, and In which over 30 original specialties will be presented. The entire scenery is new and magnificent, and there are a number of beautiful bal lets. Including a cakewalk ballet, In which about GO children will take part. WHERE TO DINE. The best restaurant In the city, without any doubt. Is the Portland, 305 Washing top, opposite Olds & King. First-class meals, populnr prices. Per kins Rest., D. H. Brown, prop., 10S 5th. H. C. Brandes, 145 First, serves oysters, steaks and chops, lunches and dinners. HOPPICKERS, ATTENTION. Sheepskin and goat gloves, flexible and durable, only 25c pair; all sizes. McAllen & McDonnell. Many persons keep Carter's Little Liver Tills on hand to prevent bilious attacks, sick headache, dizziness, and find them just what they need. Second Sts. $10 to $30 "Sixty-seven 99 Sixty-seven thousand, two hundred and eighty-one that Is the number of a piano In our store, one of the finest upright pianos that has ever been offered for sale. It Is a Kimball, In fanciest selected, beau tifully dappled English oak case Its tone is superb, Its action delightful we wpuld like to have vou see It and test it, and find fault with it, if you can. Right here in town is an old-fashioned looking Kimball that has been used for a great many years and Is In daily use to day. It Is number S7. More than sixty seven thousand Kimball pianos have been made and sold since this little old Kim ball was made, and still number 87 is a fine piano, in point of tone and action. . One of the most essential features of a Kimball piano is its great durability. We sell Kimball pianos vast numbers of them prices are right. EilersPigoo House 351 WASHINGTON ST. 50 CENTS IS ALL IT COSTS. The O. R. & N. sells round trip tickets to Bonneville "for only 50 cents. These tickets are good going on the Sunday morning train, leaving Union Depot at 9:15 A. M., and returning on train arriv ing at 4 P. M. Sunday. Persons wishing a delightful ride and magnificent scenery should take advantage of this low rate. ELKS' COLORS 3$ CENTS. Fine grade decorating buntings, Sc yard, hy the bolt; 4c to cut. Hopplckers gloves, 25c pair. McAllen & McDonnell. ' . Jacob Doll Uprlprht Piano. The latest Improved. Acknowledged to be best sold on easy Installments. Pianos rented, tuned and repaired at lowest prices. H. Sinsheuner. 72 Third. Estab lished 1SS2. Portland's Lending Music Dealer. The oldest and largest general music store In the Pacific Northwest. Pianos and organs; wholesale and retail. The Wiley B. Allen Co.. 211 First st. Be Embroideries, tic Laces, 5c Sale. New York Mercantile Co., 205 Third st. FOR FIFTY YEARS THE STANDARD BRAND OF NEW TOBACCO NEW SIZES AT ALL DEALERS Esterg-Gunst Cigar Co. DISTRIBUTORS PORTLAND, OR. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. AND OREGON COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY, CONSOLIDATED (Member of National Association of Dental Faculties ) Regular session begins Oct. 1, 1000. For Information address Norrls R. Cox, D. D. S., Dean, 214 Abinston building, Portland. Or. E Tho 12th year will open at 10 o'clock A. M. Monday, September 17 Mr. "Wilson has returned, and will be at the academy from 0 A. M to 12 M . and from 3 to 0 P. M. For catalocue, address. PORTLAND ACADEMY. Portland. Or. Northwestern University, At EVA'8TOX and CHICAGO, HX., Comprises Collece of Liberal Arts, Medical School, Law School, School of Pharmacy, Dental School, Woman's Medical School, School of Music and School of Oratory. Alo It conducts an Acadnmy of the highest prado. Thn Garrott Biblical Institute Is located on the College Campus. Colleco year begins beptember 25th. For Information, address, THE KEOISTZlAKf - Evamton, III. OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Reopens Sept. 2T. Address Professor RICHARD H. THORNTON, Brooke building, 351 "Wash ington St., Portland. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE UNIVERSHY OP OREGON PORTLAND. Fourteenth Annual Session begins October 1, 1000. Address the Dean, Professor S. E. Joseph!, M. D.. room 610 Dekum bulldlns, Portland. Portland Private School 361 Yamhill. Pupils who attend this school re ceive a thorough, practical business education. Teachers prepared for examination. NORTHWEST ELECTRIC ENGINEERING CO. Phone Black 934124 First St. Representing Northern Electrical and Mnfg. Co.'s direct current Una of apparatus; War ren Electric Mnfg. Oo.'s induction type ot alternator, electric mine or railway locomo tives, Maloney Electric Co.'s strictly high grade transformers, Robinson. Myers Co. cell ing fans, Emerson Electric Mnfg. Co.'s desk fans, Chicago Telephone Co.s phones. All electric specialties, i ! Tioga, Long Beach, Wash. In connection launch, sail and rowboats onShoalwaterBay. Special attention paid to amusements. LiYcry, six horses; dairy, ten Jerseys. J LI I I J I . JJUI ILlllVyll JJ HAVANi CIGARS North Pacific Denta! College Grand Fail Opening exhibition -'--- Ws FashionabSe Suits, Overcoats Hats aod Fyrsiishfogs of every right sort are In our showing, and our patrons have the assurance of liberal value giving and fair dealing during the coming season, as in the past. The oM familiar STEINBACH label of QUALITY marks every article In our new . stock. You'll find here the best that money can buy. - J Largest Clothiers in 'the Perfect Fit Correct Styles Superior Quality Entire satisfaction to the wearer or money refunded. AH ELEGANT TOILET LUXURY. Used "by people of refinement for over a Quarter of a centnry. FRED PREHN The Dekuia Bulldlns. Full 5t Teeth JS.oO Gold Crowns J5.00 BrldffB "Work $5.00 BiamlnatioBJ re . Teeth extracted abso lutely vrlttout y&la. PERFECT - " tSLl J jIX- Cp Third zxA TVwUnptcn. Saturday's our anniversary. We commemorate the event of our first year's transactions in the new store by display ing our magnificent new assortments of Fall and Winter wearables for men and boys. The result of our weeks of patient endeavor In making our selections will be seen at once in the excellence of our variety, and the worth of every article. An experience of over 36 years of merchandising, and a thorough acquaintance with the preferences of Portland people has guided us In these selections. LET US SERVE YOU cMim -tszfpM CcCLOfflWS ffAmto&FffMlJff& Northwest - Clothes That Fit II i i LJ 3 L ti H loseobfatt Third and Morrison Streets Fashion's Favorite. BOX CALF TAN CALF VICI KID C GODDARD & CO. Oregonian Building J f SEE I IqS THATTHI3 Z. f! IS BRANDED "s V ON EVERY I ",w d SHOE. J Corner Fourth and Morrison Now on Display We are showing more New Fall Styles of Hats In all the popular makes, at popular prices, than any hat store In Portland. e e o o o o o o o o o o o o o . o e o a THE OREGONIAN PUBLISHING CO. I I NOW EQUIPPED FOR tOING FIR5T-CLAS3 Also... DESIGMINQ AND e ilNC ETCHINQ 2 o SAMPLES... of Work e and Prlczs upaa Application OeOOS90OS9eOO9O9OQSOOO9O nn C r RDflUN YE: a"i eah disejlsis. un. l t- uiwiih Uxrauar bis., room. 820-7. X3C& rrant Collars. p IS t