12 THE MOKNJJSG OREGONLAJS; WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 28, 1900. &VV'VVV Meier & Frank Co. Meier & Frank Co. Meier & Frank Co Olds King Our store will be closed all day tomorrow Only today left for Thanksgiving preparations- Bring' your list of need3 direct to us. Twill save you time, annoyance and money. This short list may not fill your wants, but you'll find them by coming, and all priced right. . foundation of tho well-served Richardson s Linens Never Disappoint . . , . ,. it And they're cheaper than any other good linen in the market. We've a splendid gathering of them from the full table sets down to the smallest domes. Richardson's Linen Table Sets, Hemstitched With cloth 2x2 yards, and Co, nn ci. one dozen napkins to match vutuw ot i With doth 2x2 yards $7.00 Set Fringed Table Sets With cloth. 2x3 yards, spe- Co Oft cpf 7". rh. LrCjEilLy VIIIlId . -.,. Glass, Silverware and Cutlery To Help Serve the Turkey Wp Dinner Sets E&giisn senuporceiain, ana American aaviliina china dinner sets in prodigal variety. CarVlng oCtS Of two or three nieces, in moranted eteel, from $L25 to 515.00 set. Boasters, with covers, rrom 20c to $1.80 each. Baking pons, pie pans, cake pans, cook- ing shells, etc., to meet every demand. Last Day for Black Figured Silks and Satins at 79c Yd For JL25 and JL00 yard qualities. Appropriate for many purposes. Widths, 19 to 24 inches. TO ASK $4, Canal and Locks Project for Columbia at the Dalles. URGED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IiCTrinton Starts the Movement and Idaho Delegation ivm Take Lead In Pnalilne: for Appropriation. E. H. Ubbey and John Adams, of Lewiston, Idaho, met with the trustees of the Portland Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon to consider the mat ter of opening tho Columbia River to free navigation, Tho particular project to engage attention was a canal at the dalles of the river. It was resolved to ask Con gress to change the plan of improvement from a boat railway, for which an ap propriation of $260,000 had already been made, to a canal and locks, to cost about $4,000,000. Inasmuch as the Idaho men had started the movement at this time, it was agreed that the Idaho delegation should present the subject before Con gress, and the members from Oregon and Washington would be urged to sup port it with all their power. Mr. Ubbey is the agent of Charles Fran cis Adams, of Boston, who has extensive property interests in the Lewiston coun try, and has taken an active part in va rious development enterprises there. The Government engineers asked Mr. Ubbey for data as to the resources of the coun try for use in their report upon the ad visability of Improving the Columbia Biven, and he set on foot a careful in quiry, the result of which, he said, great ly surprised him, though ho had been ob serving the industries or the region for 10 years. Much of the information thus Obtained appears in another column of this paper, in the form of a circular soon to be issued by the Lewlston Commercial Club. In summing up his conclusions for the Chamber of Commerce trustees, Mr. Ub bey said that five years ago the Lewlston country produced only 200,000 bushels of Wheat; ibis year the product was 3,700,000 bushels." Pivo thousand cars are now required to market the grain where none were reauired Ave years ago. In the Inland Empire 40,000,000 bushels of wheat, barley, oats and flax are produced, re quiring 60,000 freight cars to transport It to market. The Lowlston country sent out this year 490 carloads of fruit, and the Inland Empire sent forward 3000 car loads. Seventeen hundred carloads of wool and 4000 carloads of livestock also were sent to market from that Interior basin. The products of the Inland Empire, Including the Big Bend country, this year required no less than 80,000 freight cars to transport them to market. The vol ume is so great, and transportation facili ties so inadequate, Mr. Ubbey said, that next season's crops would, be harvested before all of this year's products could get out to market. The wheat traffic of the Lewlston country, he said, had In creased 1900 per cent in the past five years. Though three steamers are plying Industriously on the river between. Lewis ton and Rlp&rla, they cannot clear the "warehouses before the harvest of the' com ing season. "It has been my business to travel over the country a great deal and observe closely Industrial conditions for many years." said Mr. Libbey, "and I must say that the Lewiston country is the rich est part of the American continent. It is also my conviction that the opening of the Columbia River to free navigation will result In the bulldlns of more rail roads In that marvelousiy productive re gion. It would result. in the immediate construction of a road up the Snake to Lewiston I am confident. The opening ot the rlvor will bring five miles of railroad where there is now but one." An Informal discussion brought out the fact that1 before the Government could undertake any enterprise for the Improve ment of the river at the dalles. It must have absolute title to the right of way necessary. There is a law that positively forbids expenditure of money on such en terprises before the Government shall have all the ground necessary for carrying out the project, How long a time would be necessary for getting the right of way at the dalles for the canal can only be guessed at. The prevailing opinion was that the $216,003 remaining unexpended of the appropriation for the boat-railway preparations, if it should be transferred to and made immediately available for the canal project, would be all that could be used to advantage before another ses Qf Woman,s Dress Such as stylish neckwear, veiling, SS5.SSy.caa bo Be,ected here ' FIne KId Dress Gloves Some glace, some suede finish, at ?L50, jiffl aliA j, Leo ana z'w palr- c.i . ta r-t- Special at 98c I air LadIes' K,d QIoves SStSS&iSr' '"" " , UStrlCn BOaS rressy and warm, with glossy plumage. Prices, $8.00 to s.oo each. Men's Furnishings Nowhere can a modest price buy more style and Quality than in our depart- me&t. F"" DrCSS ShirtS nnesmusun and linen bosom, In Neckwear Best value and style combined, from Men's Gloves Mocha and glace kid, unlinedc- ca.. or Bilk-lined ? I .vflV pi Ienfs gloves SI 81 nr t,vJ H1 Glace kid dress gloves, full pique, black, white and col-Co (( nr ored p..w ti sion of Congress. Mr. Ubbey, however. thought that would be taking It altogether too leisurely, and that greater progress should be made than this contemplated. Tho matter finally took form In two resolutions. One was to urge Congress to abandon the boat-railway project, and transfer the unexpended balance of the appropriation for that scheme over for Immediate use In preparing for a canal. The other was to urge Congress to adopt the plan of canal and locks for the Im provement at tho dalles, as recommended by the Engineer Corps, and to aDDroDri- ate therefor $4,000,000, or as much as might be necessary to complete the Improve ment, the work to be done on the contlnu ous-contract plan. This would make It unnecessary to get an appropriation In every river and harbor bill. After the first authorization of the entire enterprise, the sundry civil bill would provide the necessary money annually, and there would bo no trouble about getting it and keeping the work going all the time. This would let the work go forward with all possible speed. There was some discussion as to the proper means of getting the subject be- rore Congress for action at this session. This, it was concluded, should be left to the members who should have It in charge. Nobody doubted that the solid delegations of Oregon, "Washington and Idaho would favor the Improvement, but it was deemed best that tho Idaho dele gatlon should have the honor of taking the lead, and that the others should sup port it. It was agreed that notice of the action of the Portland Chamber of Com merce should be sent to commercial bodies at Walla "Walla, Spokane and other points in tho Interested territory, and the meet ing adjourned with a vote of thanks for Mr. Ubbey's Interest and efforts In the matter. HALF A CENTURY OLD. Willamette Lodge of Masons Cele brates Its Scml-Centcnnlal. The 50th anniversary of the organi zation of Willamette Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A, M., was celebrated by the mem bers In "due and ancien.t form" last evening at the lodgeroom In Masonic Temple. The lodge was organized No vember 27, 1S50. with 15 members, as fol lows: James P. Long, Ralph Wilcox, Thomas J. Hobbs, A. WllEon, William M. King. Benjamin Stark. Jacob Goldsmith. Nathan Crosby, J. H. Tryon, Dennis Tryon, J. B. V. Butler, Robert Thomp son, J. W. Wapmer, George H. Flanders and Samuel W. Ball. The lodge was originally chartered by the grand lodge of California under the name of Willamette Lodge, No. 11, but when the grand lodge of Oregon was founded. It was made No. 2, being1 the second lodge organized In Oregon. At the celebration last night J. W. Cook, the oldest living past-master of Willamette "So. 2. officiated as master of the lodge, and delivered the introductory address. A sketch of the history of the lodge was presented by William Kapus, and S. Pennoyer, one of the oldest mem bers, furnished a chapter of reminiscences of the lodge and members. After the exercises at the lodgeroom were over, the members adjourned to the Portland Hotel, where they participated In a banquet served In Manager Bowers' best style. The literary exercises were as follows: Grace Brother Jacob Bloch "Masters, spread yourselves." "Hast thou found honey? Bat so much as Is sufficient for thee." TOASTS: Toastmaster.TV. Brother D. Soils Cohen, P. M. "Their Memory: The Founders of "Willam ette liOdBe" "Through wisdom Is a bouse built and through understanding Is It flrraly established." Brother H. H. Northup "The Grand Lodge of California" "A mother Is a mother still the holiest thing all ve." M. W. Brother Jacob Mayer, P. G. M. "The Grand Lodge of Oregon"..... "Truly the light Is sweet, and a pleasant thing it Is for the eye to behold the sun." M. W. Brother H. B. Thlelsen, G. M. "The City of Portland" "Of cheerful yesterdays, and confident tomor rows." W. Brother H. S. Rowe, P. M. "The Passing Century" "And generations pass as they have passed, A troop of shadows moving with the run; The world belongs to those who come the last." W. Brother Charles H. Itodd, P. M. "Masonry" "Well said that was laid on with a trowel." ....M. W. Brother P. S. Malcolm, P. G. M. "Our Country" "First, last and all the time." .....II. TV. Brother J. B. Cleland, P. G. M "Our Departed Brethren" "Loves and still loved not dead, but gone be fore." When the head feels dull and heavy, the skia appears sallow and greasy, and the stomach refuses food, take Carter's Uttle Uver Pills. Don't forgot this. a . . . o FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY The restless life and vigor which has animated this business for fifty years dominates this celebration. Over 200 offerings to start with More added yesterday Still more today. Jts an Instance: 9'lnch Brilliant Liberty Silk Crush yin r3i -v-! Ribbon, value 95c yard, at VC 7arU 4'tnch Satin Taffeta Ribbon, value o o , -- .-$ 65cyard,at OOC yarU Fine Black Taffeta Silk, value 85c sflft New Cushion Tops, former price o o "1 60ceach, now at OOC CttCH NW SUITS The celebration of our FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY shall continue to grow In Importance and attractive ness. Each day a gala day of many bargains. Our stock is complete. We cannot emphasize too much the fact that we are offering beyond question the choicest variety of jewelry and silver shown in the North west. Our customers are wise who call now and select before the stock is broken. We keep the goods in our safes until you call for them. It's to your interest to see what we offer in The 3 Diamonds, Watches 3 Rich Jewelry, Cut Glass X Opera Glasses H Toilet Ware Very Reasonable Prices. 5 tttjntutnxt THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL BOTH TEAMS IN READINESS FOB. TOMORROW'S GAME. Organized Adtiercnti of Each. Side Will Be Out In Foree to Root and Cheer. As the Thanksgiving football gamo be tween the Multnomah and the University of Oregon teams approaches, interest in the event grows preceptibly In and out side of athletic circles. Both sides have organized a band of rooters under leaders with leathery lungs and all the many variations of noise called club-yells may be expected from the respective corps. If the day be bright or not rainy. It Is expected that the feminine contingent of ardent football enthusiasts will come decked In resplendent club or college colors. The perplexing question now bothering the cranks Is the final make up of the teams. While the University eleven will remain as It was when pitted against Berkeley, the local organization will con tain some new faces on the rush line and the backs will be rearranged. There are plenty of substitutes and any casualties will be remedied In any department by calling on the extra men. There are at least two players for each position and most of the men are equally familiar with two or more positions. The Multnomahs have during the past few evenings practiced the latest and up-to-date team work as employed by the Eastern colleges and have notably ad vanced In ability to put the ball Into play with steam. The Interfering, too, la more like one compact whole and gets under way with a rapidity and solldness that will require first-class opposition, to break up. The growing tendency to break away from the solid or mass formations and resort to more frequent punting and round the end runs is something that Immensely pleases the spectators. In the free and open, plays the on-looker can see what Is actually going on and takes a far livelier Interest in the contest than he would or does in the case of the line smashing center plays. The apparent brutality of the average football game has always been charged against the heavier line charges and with the lessen ing of this style of play an increased in terest in the game itself will be mani fested, not to speak of fewer accidents resulting therefrom. The Salem team will attend the game In order to get a line on what to expect from their future antagonists and to study the vulnerable points In each team's attack and defense. Salem Is evidently earnest in its desire to make a strong argument with the winning or losing teams, and Intends to have a game at all events with Multnomah to te3t the question of superiority. SUB-BOARDS OF TRADB. Eleventh Ward Organized Last Night More to Follovr. The Board of Trade held a large and enthusiastic meeUng last night at Ports mouth, during which numerous stirring speeches were made in the Interest of the upbuilding of Portland, and advocat ing that everything possible be done to push along the Oriental fair to be held In 1902. A permanent organization of a sub-board for the Eleventh Ward was formed, and the following ofilcers were elected: William Bagley, president; George Cone, vice-president; Thomas Depuy, secretary, and F. G. Walker, treasurer. Another meeting will be held at the same place next Tuesday night Friday night the Tenth Ward will be organized at a meeting to be held at Manley's Hall, Upper Alblna. All mem bers of the Board of Trade residing in that section are invited to attend, and all business men and others interested in the welfare of the city and in boom ing the Oriental fair. There will be plen ty of good addresses by good talkers, and the meeting will be appreciated by those who come. It Is intended by the pro 0 0 G. Heitkemper Co. Jewelers and Silversmiths 286 Morrison St. En graving Free. moters to continue this sort of work un til every ward In the city is thoroughly organized. And even Montavllla Is getting In line. A meeting has been called for tomorrow night at Odd Fellows' Hall to organize a Sub-Board of Trade. Verily, the whole town Is waking up. i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. Contract for Street Lighting Goes Over Till January. Details of the contract for street light ing were taken up, yesterday, at a meet ing of the Board of Public Works, and tho matter was referred to the Street Lighting Committee, who will consider it with the General Electric Company. The latter's bid Is now $53,000 per year, and at the coming consultation such percent age of the lights now In use will be taken out as will reduce the price of them to the actual Income of the city for lighting purposes. It was stated that no contract for street lighting would be entered Into, probably, until the first of the year, to conform to a technical rule laid down In the charter. The Street-Lighting Com mittee suggested several Improvements in the terms proposed by the company. The board was authorized to advertise for bids for the following sewers: In Burnslde street; In Kerby street, from Knott to Russell; In East Alder street, from East Thirty-second to East Thirty fourth; In East Morrison street, from East Thirty-fourth to 170 feet east; In Tillamook street, from East Twenty fourth to East Nineteenth; and on Han cock street, from Twenty-first to Seven teenth. Acceptances of improvements on East Thirty-second street and on San Rafael street, by Smith & Howard, were laid over until- next meeting. Fralney & Rellly were fined $50 for de linquency. A discussion took place regarding the Improvement on part of Stark street, be tween Fourth and Fifth; but the work was occepted, although some members of the board expressed themselves as dissat isfied with the material that had been used. None of the property-owners Inter ested appeared, however, to file any ob jection, In response to an invitation to that effect, and It was finally decided that the work was satisfactory to those who had to pay for It. Bids received for Improvements on part of First street, in Carruthers' Addition, and also for sewers on East Seventh street and on Union avenue, were re ferred to the Clerk to report at another meet'ng. COMING ATTRACTIONS. "Brown's In Town." Tho lively farce, "Brown's In Town," comes to the Marquam the last three nights of the week, Including Thanksgiv ang and Saturday matinees. The author has done some clever work as a farceur In this play, both In Ingenious arrange ment and abundance of farcical incidents, with catchy songs, bright music, and also In the crisp and buoyant humor of the dialogue. The story tells chfefly of the troubles which surround a newly wedded young couple who wish to keep their mar riage a secret until they can devise some good reason for breaking the news to the groom's father, who strenuously objects to his son's marrying until he reaches a certain age. Numerous friends and rela tives disturb the early connubial happi ness of the young couple, who hide In a near-by country place and assume the name of Brown, and the plans and sub terfuges necessary to get rid of them are cleverly worked out. The farce Is played throughout with invigorating briskness. Bargain matinees Thursday and Satur day. "My Friend From India. The mere fact that H. A. Du Souchet's effervescent comedy success, "My Friend From India," is to be presented at Cor dray's next week by the Myron B. Rico comedy company is ample guarantee that those Intending to see it will more than be repaid for their Investment of time and money. The company is headed by Miss May Vokes. who will be seen in her original i-haracter of Tilly, the eccen tric German maid, which she has played nearly 1000 nights. Others of this year's TOMORROW Bargains of Interest, Not Day Before Thanksgiving There are always many wants to fulfill not only in the house duties, but for the person. We can fill about all needs for womankind and a goodly share of the house wants in a manner that will be sure to please both in quality and price. The whole store is at your pleasure. Men's and Boys' Clothing Men's all-wool Oxford Over coats, heavy weight, two shades of gray, velvet collar, perfectly tailored in every respect. The regu lar $10 kind, .35 Men's all-wool Blue Serge Suits, fast color, hest Italian lining, latest styles. A reg ular $10 suit at Co -2 c Men's extra fine and perfect-fitting Trousers, new style. The regular $5 and $5.50 values at $4 10 Boys' all-wool Kersey Ree fers in dark blues and crowns. Sizes 3 to-9, p5oUU Boys' all-wool douhle breasted two piece suits, in Cassimeres, Tweeds and Cheviots. Ages 8 . to 16 years, $O.OD Smoking Jackets and Lounging Robes in exceed ingly large variety. $4.75 to $15.00. New styles of Hosiery for Men ready. MEIER & Vb'Vjik company are: Walter B. Colllgan, Lute Vrohman, Sidney Lee, Lewis Peters. Mil lard Simpson. William T. Gaunt, Frank Hall, and Rose Tapley, West Temple, Emma Chase and Harriet Colvllle. Man ager Rico has added a number of vaude ville features to this year's performance, including all the Jate song successes, for which a musical director Is especially carried. Return of Italian Band. The Royal Marine Band of Italy, which 'created a furore here early this month, has been secured by Manager Helllg for a return jengagement of two days at the Exposition building. Three concerts will be given, namely, Sunday, December 2, at 2:30 P. M.: Sunday evening, at 8:15, and Monday, December 3, at 8:15. Pop ular programmes will be rendered. Tho band returns In Its entirety of 43 musi cians, Including Mlnolotl, the great con ductor; Glannlnl, the tenor, and Setaro, the harpist. "A Breezy Time" Coming. At the Metropolitan next week, com mencing Sunday, Fltz and Webster's "A Breezy Time" Company will be the at traction and can bo classed as one of the most effective farce-comedies of the sea son. The comedy Is diverting without being Inane and has a light story which makes a very strong vehicle for introduc ing the various specialties of the cast, each one of whom Is an artist In hl3 or her line. BILLIARD TOURNEY. Multnomah's Men Are Playingr Every Night Now. The large number of games to be played at the handicap billiard tournament still precludes anything In the nature of a forecast as to the winners In the five classes. Games are being played every evening, and next week may see the end. Grltzmacher and Leonard are showing up well in the second class, Clark and Peel are playing a steady game In the third, Brigham Is favorite In the fourth, and Muehe Is doing good work In tho fifth. Fifteen games have been played the last two evenings, with the following re sults: Second class, 75 points Leonard beat Streeter, 75 to 68; averages, 2.0S and L88. Third class, 60 points Stout beat Cul llson, 60 to 38, averages L54 and 0.97; Cul llson beat Bross, 60 to 55, averages 1.50 and 1.37; Culllson beat Patterson, 60 to 57, averages 1.11 and LOS; Peel beat'Cul llson, 60 to J3S, averages 2 and 1.3; Clark beat Zeller, 60 to 59, averages 1.54 and L5L Fourth class, 50 points Brigham beat Fechhelmer, 50 to 41, averages L72 and 1.46; Mallory beat Fechhelmer, 50 to 33, .averages 1.43 and 0.94; Upson beat Walte, 50 to 27, averages 1.09 and 0.60. Fifth class, 40 points Knight beat Muehe, 40 to 36. averages 0.85 and 0.77. Third class, 60 points Clark beat Peel, GO to 45, average 1.82 and L4L . Games are scheduled for every even ing, and they must be played or. for feited. AT THE WHITE HORSE TAVERN Clever Drama Making: a Hit at the Marquam. "At the White Horse Tavern" again played to a large and well pleased house at the Marquam last night. The play is an unusually pleasing one, and Is pre sented by a company of great strength, not a single detail of a finished perform ance being overlooked. There has been an unusually large advance sale for to night, which is thoast night, and the indications are that the house will again be crowded. Sadden Death of a Child. The seven weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. C S. Ferris, Jiving at 142 Union avenue, died very suddenly yesterday morning at about 2 o'clock. Mrs. Ferris put the child to bed in the crib near the bedside, and It then seemed in good health. At about 1:30 the baby was all right. How- j THANKSGIVING DAY STORE CLOSED ALL DAY. Contained in This Advertisement, Are to he Found Throughout the Entire Store. ' Ladies' Gloves Gloves in aU the new shades for street wear. Perrin's famous make for which we are sole Portland agents are guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. $1.50 to $2.50 pair. Veilings In all the new meshes. Very large variety to choose from. Prices range from 25c upwards. Water Bottles Hot Water Bottles, fully guaranteed. 2-Quart size, 42 c. 3-Quart size, 49c. 25C Whisk Broom 18c Made from extra quality corn. The regular 25c value, 18c. Alarm Clocks 67c Splendid timekeepers. LAMPS The new holiday stock of Lamps is now ready. The variety is the largest and best we have ever shown to you and aU are very reason ably priced. (Basement.) FRANK CO. SILVERFIELD FURS EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURER OF... Importers of SS3-2S5 MORRISON STREET. i li A ! v T T I i n 1 l II I Send for Catalogue Headquarters for Genuine Alaska Sealskins ESTABLISHED 1870. FRIEDIANDER' HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT Our stock of Diamonds, Jewelry and Christmas Nov elties is now complete. Store open evenings until January 1. 268 WASHINGTON ST. Bet. Third and Fourth ever, at about 2 o'clock Mrs. Ferris found her child cold. A physician was called, but tho child was dead. It Is thought he died in a spasm. THE SERVICE On the O. H. & N. consists of three dally trains In each direction, carrying through cars between Portland and Chicago, Omaha and Kansas City. All equipment Is new, wide -vestibufed, gas lighted and supplied with all modern conveniences. Engines equipped with electric head lights, and all modern improvements for tho comfort and safety of passengers. Ticket office, 80 Third street, corner Oak. j GROCERIES Ifnported Spanish Olives, 16 oz. bottle 49c Crosse & BlackweU's Im ported Gherkins, bottle 35c Gordon & Delworth's Plum Pudding, 1 lb. and' 2 lb. cans, 20c and 35c (Basement.) Royal Roasters Silver's Royal Roasters at the following low prices: 8x12, 69c, 10x14, 89c 11x16, 79c, 12x17, $1.09 Celery Glasses, 9c and 15c. Odd Turkey Platters, plain white and decorated, 25c, 29c, 50c. - Three piece Stag Carver, $1.15. Odd lot of $4.50 and $5 Carving Sets at $3.39. (Basement.) Last day to take advantage of our special offering in Silk Petticoats. Single and double plaited ruffle, fine quality silk, aU the new shades. Only a few left. $12.50 and $14.00 . values $7 4o SEALSKINS SPECIALTY Cloalu and Salts PORTLAND, OREGON. Today Ends Our Great Sale on Silk Petticoats Man-Tailored Suits 35 Extra Fine Man-Tailored Suits made In the latest style, of pebble cheviot, and the making has been done by careful and efficient workmen. Wa are showing these salts In the Jacket and also In tight-fitting effect. Regular $17.50 and $20.00. AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFER. TODAY ENDS THE SALE, AT $13.65 Fashion says furs. Comfort demands furs and you will satisfy both If you see our stack and learn our prices. Special: Examine out Tatche.