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THE MORISTOG OREGCXNIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBEB 1, 1900.
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Meier & Frank Co. Meier & Frank Co. Meier & Frank Co.
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Olds & King
Store closes at 6 P. M. Saturdays, as en other days.
SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY BUYERS
Chenille Portieres Men's 75c
At $2.15 Pair Natural Wool
TODAY ONIA"
Your choice of tan, red, blue or brown.
All have richly bordered and heav
ily fringed ends. "Widths 34 and 36
inches.
Untrimmed
Felt Hats
Deeply Cut Today
Our splendid JolIection of latest felt,
dressy shapes.
75c will buy 51.75, $2.00 and $2.50 shapes.
50c will buy $L00, $1.25 and $1.60 shapes.
25c will buy 50c. COc and 75c shapes.
Mohair Tains
Today 45c Each
Plain or fancy, mixed colors. Our 65c
standard grade.
Eiderdown
Kimonas
S2.50 and 92.00 AT M 1.1 rn
TODAY ONLY nL " ' VU
Colors, red, pink, blue and gray, with
contrasting band trimmings. Dainty,
comfortable, cheap.
13c Today for
"Christy" Kitchen Saws
13 Inches long, with guaranteed blade;
steel back and handle. A most con
venient kitchen tool.
"WE'VE NO ROOM NOR
LIKING
For Remnants
So offer all remnants of black and col
ored silks and woolen fabrics; the
accumulations of this season's sell
ing, at
Sharp-Cut Prices
To make room for Christmas novelties.
Shirts and
Drawers
Are 57c Each
If bought today. "Worthy garments,
honestly made. Pull "Winter weight.
Saturday Special on
Children's
Books
This list for TODAY ONLY
Child's Puzzle Books
PrcoV At 4c each
Colored pictures, on extra heavy pa
per. In two arrangements. "The Book
of Trades," and "The- House We Live
In."
Child's Story and
Picture Books
CSe VALUE, At OOC 6SC1I
By Ella Farnam Pratt, Mary D. Brine
and Elbrldge S. Brooks. Favorite
writers for children. Illustrations are
profuse in color and tint. Paper
thick and plossy.
Laura Richard's Books
gSad4 At 20c each
'Captain January." "Some Say," and
"Jim of Hellas. Bindings blue and
white.
Pilgrim's Progress
regular a, cflr earh
$1.00 VALUE, M oul- Cl.ll
Profusely illustrated, large octavo size,
cloth bound, with silver and gold
front. Type large and clear.
LAST DAY FOR
Black Pierolas
worth 91.25 yf 91 c yd
42 and 46 inches wide. Beauty, serv
ice, and bur savins m every yard.
LAST DAY FOR
Bargains in Ladies' Handkerchiefs
13c Each or 2 for 25c
To Close a Lot of Our 17c and 20c Values
Pure linen cambric or sheer linen lawn, hemstitched. All Richardson's make.
Hems . 4. V or 1 Inch wide. NO BETTER VALUES TO BE FOUNT) ANYWHERE.
Special
Ladies5 Rainy-Day
Suits and Skirts
Style in the materials, style in the
shapes and fit, elegance In finishing.
Rainy-Day Suits
At $14.85 Each
Instead of $17.50. Colors, Oxford, blue
gray, or black.
At $9.23 Each
Instead of $11.03. All grays.
Rainy-Day Skirts
In plain or plaid back golfing cloths
and coverts. Grays, browns, tan,
navy.
$CE9 each for $S.50 skirts.
$5.23 each for JG.50 skirts.
$3.79 each for $5.00 skirts.
ies' Woof-
Plated Vests and Pants
At 58c ea
REGULARLY
src,
"Well-shaped, silver or natural gray
garments. Pants with French bands.
All openings and cages f ilk finished.
LAST DAY FOR
Ladies' Woolen
Hose
FULL
:i3c VALUE,
Fast black, seamless, well reinforced;
and elastic ribbed tops.
At 29c pr
LOOKING FOR HOMES
Many Western Farmers Now
in Oregon.
ATTRACTED BY SOIL AND CLIMATE
Knnann Sinn Sny Thin State Should
Send Immigration Literature
to Every 1'ostofllcc.
A large number of homeseckers are
now arriving in Portland, and many of
the hotels are tilled with them. They
come prlnclpallv from the Dakotas, Min
nesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Kansas,
though all the Mississippi Valley States
contribute more or less to their number.
They are mostly of the farming class
and the heads of families are usually
provided with means to purchase land
when they get around to It.
The beginning of "Winter is considered
a gocd time to come West, as harvest
is over, the grain sold and arrangements
made to sell their lands back there, while
the owners are looking over Oregon and
Washington with a view to locating per
manently where people do not freeze to
death In Winter nor are roasted in tho
Bummer.
The homeseekers rate that prevailed
several months ago is largely responsible
for this heavy immigration now, though
tbe present rates westward are lower
than usual. Farmers who came to Ore
gon last year and saw the bountiful
crops harvested beneath a kindly sun,
that never made the farm, hands uncom
fortable, were Impressed favorably with
the state, and so wont back resolved to
arrange their affairs and give the Coast a
genuine trial.
Among the newcomers is W. H. Rog
ers, of Sedgwick City, Kan. He has been
In Oregon for several weeks with his
family, and has concluded to purchase
land In Washington County, where, ac
cording to his own words, he will be near
a big city so that freighting and mar
ket'ng his products will be no great task.
"It's just as easy to buy land near a
big city as near a little one," he said,
"and the market is much better in the
former."
He has been considerably over the state,
however, and has found that the chances
for the farmer of small means are much
better here than in Kansas. "There are
splendid opportunities in Oregon." he said,
yesterday "for a man with $500 to $100u
to Invest, as he can buy the makings of
a fine home with that amount. Land is
valur-ble in Kansas, and a quarter sec
tion cannot be purchased for less than
$5000 to $6000. I have not sold my farms
back there yet. but I anticipate no trou
ble in disposing of them while times are
us good as they are now. However, good
farms can be rented out for cash in Kan
jsas; the rent ranging from $400 to $500 per
quarter section, collectible in four pay
ments. "Crops have been very good in Kansas
this, year, and prices have been fair, so
agriculture Is flourishing there, but I
Won't Hko the hard Winter nor the hot
Summers. I can stand the cold better
thar. I can the heat.
"Oregon should be better advertised In
the East than It Is. If the people of my
part of Kansas knew what a paradise
you have out here, they would all be
coming out. Good crops are not the rule
every year In Kansas, and so times are
not always as prosperous as now. I
think now Is a good time to move, while
lands are In brisk demand back there.
"Kansas people are In ignorance of Ore
gon's fertility and resources. We hear
only of Oregon being a state where It
rains six months out of the 12, and yet
I've been here four weeks of the wet sea
son, and have not found anything to
dread. The warm, gentle showers I very
much enjoy, and they have not yet been
frequent enough to cause inconvenience.
"Oregon should send literature to every
postofflce in Kansas describing the real
conditions here. In this way, your state
would soon be populated by farmers who
would be glad to take up the unoccupied
lands, or to buy homes in the pretty val
leys, where there is now so much room.
A good many of my neighbors will come
on next Spring, as I have taken pains to
acquaint them with conditions here."
MATINEES TODAY.
"Uncle Jofch Spruceby" at the Metro
politan. The regular Saturday matinee will be
given at the Metropolitan today at 2:30
P. M. for the ladles and children. "Uncle
Josh Spruceby" will be the bill, introduc
ing one of the most novel and realistic
scenes eccr produced on the stage, a real
sawmill, in full operation, as well, as the
"huskln' bee," hayseed band, quartet of
brass, and numerous other specialties.
A very enjoyable afternoon can bo apen.t
at this popular playhouse.
"Tennessee's Pardner" at Cordray's.
The beautiful melodrama, "Tennessee's
Pardner," which has been playing to large
houses at Cordray's this week, will be
the matinee attraction there this after
noon. The play deals with a simple peo
ple who are nevertheless capable of tho
same feelings and emotions that govern
their more cultured brothers and sisters.
Action Is a feature from curtain to cur
tain, and the interest of the audience
is strongly held throughout. There has
been an unusually large advance sale
and the indications are that there will
be a crowded house. Th"e last perform
ance will be given this evening.
"Brovrn'ii in Town."
"Brown's in Town" will be the matinee
attraction at the Marquam this afternoon.
The comedy is one of the funniest that
has been seen In Portland, and returns
this year with a stronger and better cast
than ever. The business that It has
played to since the opening night bears
witness that i is a favorite with Port
land playgoers. Popular prices will pre
vail this afternoon.
Tvro New Orejcon Postmasters.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 30. The following
Oregon postmasters were appointed to
day: N
John A. Smith, Elkton. vice J. L Iov
ell. resigned: William P. McGree. Wren,
vice Orrill L. Buchanan, removed. ,
: TODAY THE IAST DAY
: OF CELEBRATION OF OUR
sV
FIFTIETH
ANNIVERSARY
Is made intensely interesting to
all retail buyers
by the offering of
Three Hundred
Bargains
Making this an event unequaled
in the history of
retail merchandising.
I APHFS HAVEYOlJ SEEN THE LAST
a"" CALLING CARDS?
"WE "WOULD BE PLEASED TO SHOW THEM TO TOU
W. Q. SMITH & CO. MSEST""
BIG FAIR NOT ADVISABLE
MEETING OF CITIZENS VOTES
AGAINST IT.
For a Cold in the Ilead,
Laxative Bromo-Qulnine Tablets
Consider It TJnvrLse to Aalc Congress
for an -Appropriation, for It
at This Time.
At a meeting of prominent citizens held
at the Commercial Club last night to take
action on the proposed Oriental Fair in
1902, it was decided that such a fair
would be Inadvisable, as Its success would
be dependent on a Government appro
priation, and Oregon has at present other
and more Important things to ask from
Congress. It was recommended that a
grand fair be held In Portland in 130L
General Summers was chairman of the
meetirg, and J. E. Thlelsen secretary pro
tern.
The action taken was in fact the adop
tion of resolutions drawn up by a com
mittee, appointed by a meeting held No
vember 15, to confer with the Oregon
delegation In Congress. The resolutions
presented last night, and unanimously
adopted, were as follows:
Whereas, At a preliminary meeting1 of prom
inent business men held at the Commercial
Club rooms, in this city, Thursday evening:,
November 15, 1000, for the purpose of discuss
ing the feasibilities of holding a grand "Ex
pansion and Oriental Fair" for Western and
Northwestern States, to bo held in Portland in
the year 1002; and,
Whereas, A general discussion was held, and
it was agreed that such a fair would be of
great Interest to the State of Oregon and tho
Northwest, provided a proper financial support
could be secured from the General Government,"
which would be necessary for the success of
such a large undertaking; and.
Whereas, A competent committee was ap
pointed to confer with our Senators and Repre
sentatives in Washington, and after a general
conference, at which all of our Representatives
In Washington were present, and it being fully
explained that the policy of the Federal Gov
ernment has been not to make any direct ap
propriation to expositions, such as the cotton
exposition of the South, , the Omaha and tho
Pan-American, but that all appropriations,
made by the Government have been In the
shape of an appropriation for a Government
exhibit; and that, owing to certain appropria
tions about to be asked for of direct benefit to
Oregon, it was the unanimous opinion of those
present, including the honorable Senators and
Representatives, that it would not be advisable
to make an effort for National aid at this time
for the purpose of holding an exposition as con
templated, as it might seriously Interfere with
other appropriations for our state, such as giv
ing a deep channel to the sea in the Columbia
River and the entrance to the came, as well as
the portago canal and other improvements that
are of far more importance to the whole
Northwest at this time; therefore, be it
Resolved, That this conference does not deem
it advisable to ask for any additional National
assistance at this time for such a project, as
it might interfere with our state and North
west improvement appropriations; be it fur
ther Resolved. That this conference would recom
mend an active campaign for some great public
enterprise for the year 1001, to be held ia the
City of Portland.
After the adoption of the resolutions, on
motion it was decided that a committee
of seven be appointed by the chair to
make such recommendations on the line
as suggested in the preamble and reso
lutions, and suggest a plan and report
back to a subsequent meeting such recom
mendations as they deem proper. Tho
meeting adjourned subject to call of the
chair.
AT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
More Relics Added to the Already
Large Collection.
The Oregon Historical Society rooms in
the City Hall, fourth floor, northwest
corner, will be open today from 1 to 5
P. M., so that all who care to examine
the collection of pioneer and historical
relics of all kinds pertaining to different
parts of the United States may have
the opportunity of doing so. The pic
tures of pioneers form a highly interesting
and important feature of this collection,
and one which Is growing all, the time.
Among the recent additions the following
may be noted:
A small piece of glass from the first
bouse built by Dr. Marcus Whitman,
which was burned at the time of the
massacre, November 23-30. 1S47, and a
limb from an apple tree planted by Dr.
Whitman, both from Mrs. Ellen Gilliam
Day, Walla Walla, a granddaughter of
General Cornelius Gilliam, who was acci
dentally killed April S. 1S4S, and who at
the time was in command of the forces
of the provisional government sent Into
the Cayuse country to chastise the In
dians. Largs wooden mortar, made by tho
Umatilla Indians, from Mrs. Levi An
keny, Walla Walla.
A lot of beads, wampum, etc., and Har
rison medals of ISiO, from an Indian grave
near Skipanon, Clatsop County; a piece
of coverlet made by Mrs. Harriet Kimball,
mother of Mrs. Munson, In New Hamp
shire, in 1830. This was brought across
the plains in 1S47, and went through the
Whitman massacre: a- violin, made by
J. W. Munson, a pioneer of 1853, and .the
first violinist In Clatsop County. All do
nated by Mrs. Sarah S. Munson, of Skipanon.
POOR MAN'S OPPORTUNITY.
Mayor Howe Answers a Letter of
Inquiry From the Eaat.
Following is a sample of letters re
ceived every day by Mayor Rowe:
St. Louis. Mo., Nov. 23. Hon. Mayor, Port
land, Or. My Dear Sir: I am seeking infor
mation for a certain economic article, and will
be obliged If you will kindly write me wheth
er or not. In your Judgment, Portland Is "a
poor man's community." By poor man, I
mean the maa who has not a dollar. Is here
a place for him there? Is there an opportunity
for him? Is he really wanted? Very truly,
ROBKRT S. DOUBLEDAY.
In answer to this Inquiry, Mayor Rowe
wrote as follows:
Portland. Nov. SO. My Dear BIr: I am in
receipt of your favor of November 23, In which
you desire to know if Portland is "a poor
man's community," and In which you define a
poor man as "one without a dollar." Port
land, like every new city. Is a poor man's
city, and Oregon, like every new country, is
distinctly a poor roan's country, Inasmuch as
there are comparatively no rich men here.
This state Is owned by poor men. The rich
do not seek the hardships and privations that
are necessarily the lot of the pioneer.
Men seek new countries and begin the ac
cumulation of property under the most rudi
mentary conditions for the purpose of securing
a moderate competency, which in tho eyes of
the wealthy would seem but a pittance. They
do not hope .for wealth. The first settlements
In Oregon an scarcely 'a half century old, and
It requires more than one generation to pro
duce what may reasonably be termed wealth.
With your definition of a poor man, I find It
somewhat difficult to answer your questions
satisfactorily to myself. I do not believe as a
rule there Is any paradise for "the man with
out a dollar" outside of an almshouse. If mis
fortune overtakes a man, and he is made pen
niless, he will earn a living and save some
thing In any country. For a man with brains,
energy, muscle and ambition, every country
has opportunities, and I believe Oregon and the
Northwest, with undeveloped resources. Is as
inviting a field as any. As yet the current of
accumulated wealth in other sections has
hardly been turned toward Oregon. Wealth
follows the pioneer, the home-builder, the de
veloper. It never precedes him. Oregon wants
men to clear its forests, to build homes, to
open up Its mines, to prepare its lumber for
market, to engage in its fisheries, to do all
the things necessary to be done In a country
rich in all the essentials of prosperity, and
when these men and their families are here
in sufficient number to make a market for the
manufactured articles, and their surplus prod
ucts large enough to supply demands of urban
populations in other places, then wealth will
come here and will seek Investments in all the
avenues which promise profitable returns.
For the really poor man. who is without a.
dollar and without willingness to earn one, or,
better, to make one; a man without brains,
without ambition, without hope and without
vigor, Oregon is not the place. It has no room
for him, and his wall of distress will be less
heeded here, only because there are fewer to
hear it. Tours very respectfully,
H. 8. ROWE.
WAVERLY GOLF CLUB.
Winners of the Handicap Competi
tion for the Thanksgiving Cap.
For tho women's contest, Mrs. L. A.
Lewis was first, with a net score of 55;
secqnd, Miss Carrie Flanders, with a net
score of 56; third. Miss Laurie King, with
a net score of 57.
Mea'a Contest.
Gross. Handicap. Net.
W. W. Cotton 95 6 0
T. R. Futcher 103 12 81
J. D. Carson 110 18 02
J. W. Ladd ..........105 12 03
W. M. Ladd 113 1S 95
R. L. Macleay 96 0 96
S. B. Llnthlcura 103 12 96
E. T. C. Stevens 109 12 97
P. B. Glfford 93 '0 OS
H. B. Dickson 109 11 93
Dr. H. E. Jones 109 10 99
J. E. Touns- 105 4 101
T. A Llnthlcum 109 S 101
T. N. Strong 107 C 101
W. P. Mackay 119 16 103
Captain Langfitt 115 12 103
Morton Insley 118 14 104
A. T. Hugglns 105 0 105
F. C Miller 120 14 10G
F. G. "Wheeler 115 8 107
C. Winslow 118 8 110
Dr. William Jones ...120 10 114
R. R. Reid 12S 10 118
Mr. Moffit, golf Instructor, gave a golf
club as a prize for the winner of each of
these events.
. Trvo Robberies.
The home of, W. E. Hartmus. 81 East
The Great Holiday Display of Cut Glass is of Interest. (Basement.)
Sterling Silver Novelties for the Holidays. (First Floor.) '
Usual Saturday Evening Concert Tonight. (Third Floor.)
Store's Part of Christmas
Did you ever stop to think how much of Oregon's
Christmas was due this store? To be sure, the
day would come and go if the store were not here;
there would be gift making to a certain extent, but
the world's wouldn't be open for your choosing.
There wouldn't be great holiday store house where
old and young could come and get the Christmas spirit
as well as the wares. Christmas spirit and enthu
siasm are free here. Wares cost surprisingly little.
Do your shopping early. Bring the children to see
toy land. (Third floor.)
BisselFsToy t.t
Carpet Sweepers O
300 toy Carpet Sweepers, Bis-
sell's famous make, while they
last, 15c each. Take elevator
third floor. Remember only.
300 of them.
Dolls 16c
' Kid Dolls, Bisque head and
hands, flowing hair, glass eyes,
covered bust, shoes and stockings,
size 1.2 inches. i6ceachv
Saturday. (Third floor.)
Fur. Rugs
- at $1.69
Perfumes Ladies' $10
17c an 02. Suits $6.42
Today we offer 150 fur rugs
in gray and white. They
are $2.25 value. Your choice
while they last at $1.69.
(Third Floor.)
: i
Shoe
Bargains
Two styles of men's shoes,
box calf and vici kid, heavy
soles, ail sizes and widths,
regular $3.00 ( 2(
values, at P.O V
Six styles of ladies' shoes,
in light and heavy soles, kid
and vesting top, kid or pat
ent tip, all sizes and widths,
regular $3.00
value, at
$2.39
Book Dep't
Offers for today the follow
ing 100 handsomely litho
graphed calendars, 15x20
inch, large variety of sub
jects, the new 1901 cal
endars, 50c value, 2fsr
100 copies of the "Bath
Comedy," by Agnes and Ed
srerton Castle, authors of "The
Pride of Jennico,
reg. $1.15 value, at.
Eastman's Royal Perfumes,
Heliotrope, Violet, Jockey
Club, White Rose and Carna
tion. Regular 25c oz, for
Saturday, 17c.
Carter's or Stafford's best
black ink, 2-oz. bottle, t .
special per bottle 7w
1000 sheets of best quality
toilet paper, pure tis
sue, per package
8c
Basement
One gallon galvan
ized oil can
16c
23c
4 dozen 2-quart covered
granite kettles,
each
. Fancy wrought iron um
brella stand, 30 d 4
of them left, each Pl.iy
Just received the new
styles in Polka Dotted
Velours, for Shirt
Waists, yard
65c
1901 Calendars
The "variety the best and largest
we have ever shown, embracing:
almost c cry new creation Early
selection is advisable while the
assortment ia at its best.
We've just 40 Brown Chev
iot suits, double-breasted
jacket, taffeta silk lined, well
made, all sizes. They are
regular $10 values at $6.42.
(Second floor.)
ies' $2
Wrappers $1.49
Ladies' Eiderdown Wrap
pers, in red and gray. Ruf
fle and braid trimmed. Full
line of sizes. Regular $2
value for Saturday, $1.49.
Men's
Furnishings
Hen's all-linen Handker
chiefs, 1-2 and 1 in. -d sb
ia at -a V'
T7onTi r
hems. Great value
Men's Natural wool Shirts
and Drawers, all sizes, well
mads and trimmed. r e?
Regular 75c value,' V J
MEIER & PRANK
,vy''","'&'1
Thirteenth street, was entered and rolled
during the absence of the family last
evening. It was found on the return of
the family that some jewelry Had been
taken. Some cash left In the house was
not disturbed. As the family were return
ing they met a man walking out of the
front gate, but he passed on rapidly.
Burglars entered the apartments of Mrs.
Fannie Wheeler. In the Holman block,
Grand avenue and East Washington
street, a few days ago, and a large
amount of silverware was taken. This
latter robbery occurred in the daytime.
Clothesline Thief.
Ll White, who lives on the northwest
corner of East Alder and East Sixth
streets, was up at about 4 o'clock Thurs
day morning, when he noticed the sus
picious movements of a man on East
Alder street. White watched him closely
and presently he sa the fellow slip over
the fence into the back yard of his
neighbor, where- there was a clothesline
loaded with clothes. He commenced tak
ing the garments when White called out
sharply: "What are you doing there?"
There was no reply, but the thief jumped
onto the fence and then fell on the side
walk with great force, with White after
him. He got up, started toward Grand
avenue and disappeared.
TRIUMPH
ROASTH) COFFEES
THE MOST SPARKLING
DELICIOUS
AND AROMATIC COFFEES
EVER PLACED ON THIS MARKET
NOW ON SALE Four Blends
.
ESTABLISHED 1S70. ESTABLISHED 1870.
furs r j NT 'furs
G, P. Rummelin & Sons
Manufacturing Furriers
126 SECOND ST., Near Washington
Alaska Sealskins Our Specialty
Children's Furs, Fur Jackets, Capes, Collarettes,
Boas, Etc., Fine Robes and Rugs.
OREGON PHONE MAIN 401.
OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
I take pleasure in announcing' the opening of. my new men's hab
erdashery SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
And at the same time Invite your inspection of a most elegant and
complete line of Imported Neckwear, Fine Dress Shirts, Hats, Um
brellas, Walking Sticks, and all the newest and most correct men's
furnishings. Gentlemen who appreciate exclusive features in haber
dashery will be pleased with my efforts.
Requesting your inspection,
M. SICHEL
288 Washington Street
Furnisher and Hatter