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LADIES' SUITS AND JACKETS AT WONDERFULLY LOW PRICES DURING THE CLEARANCE SALE.
CARPETS AND CURTAINS ARE MARKED AT GREAT PRICE REDUCTIONS.
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TINTY-THI! All! CLEARANCE SALE
The Savings are Lars and Positive on Ladles' and Children'.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR 2NFNLR
These annual sales of ours come at the most convenient buy
ing time of the year. Just between seasons. We add to this
convenience wonderfully low prices on our splendid lot of
dainty lingerie. Not a garment in this big stock but thafs
made of most dependable materials and thoroughly and hon
estly made at every joint. 1 he
BRIDAL SETS
Suitable for trousseaus or
any occasion where dainty
underwear is wanted.
They'll save a world of wor
ry in preparation.
$23.00 NAINSOOK SET
of Gown, Drawers, Corset
Cover and Skirt, beautifully
trimmed with fine embroid
ery, insertion and S1Q.50
tucks, per set. " 7
$20.00 CAMBRIC SET
Elaborately embroidery
trimmed, $7 QQ
per set-
$12.00 NAINSOOK SET
with filmy lace edged pleat
ing and lace or embroidery
ruffle8' $9.80
perset 7
$8.50 CAMBRIC SET
Handsomely embroidery
trimmed, $7.30
perset H i
$8.00 CAMBRIC SETS
Nice embroidery $K QQ
trimmings, per set "
CHILDS' UNDERWAISTS
Ages 2 to 12 years, suitable
for corset cover in winter or
to take the place of heavy
waists in summer. Of cam
bric, embroidery trimmed,
with three inch drill band
for fastening skirts, 5Qc
now, each
MAY SQUARE DEBT
Mortgage Tax Will Nearly
Pay What County Owes.
EXPECTED TO RAISE $277,000
Outstanding Warrants Amount to
Between $300,000 and $340,000
No Action Will Be Taken Until
Mandate Is Handed Doirn.
Multnomah County -will be in good cir
cumstances if it shall succeed in collect
ing the amount due it for mortgage taxes
under the decision of the Supreme Court
Monday, in the Dekum and Alliance Trust
Company cases. It is not definitely known
how much is due the county, but it is va
riously estimated from $277,000 to $300,(XX).
The amount for 1691 is $17,000. For 1S92
it is $160,000, Including about $15,000 ac
crued costs. The amount due lor the
years between 1SS3 and 1891 is a matter
of conjecture. No one has figured it, but
N. C. Oviatt, who has had charge of tax
collections in the Sheriff's office for sev
eral years, estimates it at $100,000 at the
Outside. This makes the respectable sum
of $277,000.
The county lost about $350,000 by the
failure of the banks in 1893. About $50,000
has been repaid in the way of dividends,
leaving' $300,000 due. Thds loss has seri
ously embarrassed the county, and neces
sitated pruning of expenses to make ends
meet. The Indebtedness of the county,
represented by outstanding warrants, is
between $300,000 and $340,000. The exact
amount will not be known until Auditor
Pope completes his statement for the
semiannual period ended December SI,
1900. He Is at work on it, and hopes to
have it ready within a few days. The
late receipt of some December statements
lias delayed compilation. If the county
collects $277,000 mortgage tax it will be
able to reduce its debt from $340,000 to
$63,000. Notwithstanding the big loss of
1S93, the county's credit is good, and Its
paper is not discounted. General fund
warrants are .paid to March 7, 1900, and
road warrants to February 1. 1900.
The Count' Commissioners are very
much pleased at the prospect of collecting
the delinquent taxos and having nearly
enough-' money at their disposal to clear
off the debt. Up to yesterday afternoon
they had not consulted tholr attorneys,
and had not decided upon a plan of ac
tion. They will take no steps, however,
until the mandate of the Supreme Court
is handed down to the State Circuit Court,
which will be several weeks. Commis
sioner Showers said yesterday that the
mortgage companies that have bid in the
property which had been pledged to them
axe responsible for the mortgage tax, and
will have to sottle with the county. If
they still hold the property they owe the
tar, and if they have sold it. they are
morally and legally obligated to the
grantee to remove the cloud from his title.
The fact Is, Commissioner Showers said,
the companies could not give title to prop
erty on which the mortgage tax was -unpaid,
as the county was ested w ith a lien
on the property to the amount of the
mortgage tax.
Judging from the decision of the Su
preme Court, the county has the upper
hand in the tax controversy, and need
not do anything but demand satisfaction
of Its lien. If the mortgage companies do
not pay, the county can look to the land
for its tax. All property sold at Sheriffs
sale for delinquent mortgage tax was bid
in by the county, and the county may.
at the expiration of the statutory time,
apply for, receive and record, a Sheriffs
deed for the property so bid in. Some one
must settle, with the county. It is prob
able that the county will let the other fel
low make the first move. All warranty
deeds given by the mortgage companies
on property on which tho mortgage tax
has not been paid' are deficient. Likely
enough, some grantee will demand "of the
mortgage company which is grantor, that
the cloud be lifted from his title by pay
ment of the mortgage tax. If the demand
is not complied with legal proceedings
will be begun and all Interested will find
out how they are going to fall.
Numerous comments were heard yester
OUR:
price hints today are of
SILK PETTICOATS
A rounding upofsome hand
some odd lines at quick dis
tributing prices.
$30.00 HELIOTROPE SILK
PETTICOAT, with lace
trimmed Vandyke flounces,
dressv; $23.00
$22.00 CHANGEABLE SILK
PETTICOATS, with 19 but-
ne0twy.u.ffles: $16.59.
A GROUP OF CHANGEABLE
and plaid Silk Petticoats,
stylish makes, val-J38A
uesto $19.50, ea- 7
$6.00 CHANGEABLE SILK
PETTICOATS, two popular
: $4.59
THREE LINES OF
BLACK DRESS GOODS
Greatly under-priced. Fav
orite styles, too. Pierolas
and fancy figured weaves in
splendid assortment
$?"5cv0an,rssAt99cyd
2osha0eSAt83cyd
Lot 3 comprises At Kfr rA
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First floor Annex.
day concerning the decision of the Su
preme Court for the reason that the court
holds that the tax is a lien on the prop
erty mortgaged, and it also states that
the decision of Judge Cleland, who . de
cided that the tax was not a lien on the
land. Is affirmed. People expressed them
selves as puzzled and unable to under
stand the situation, notwithstanding that
the language of the Supreme Court opin
ion is perfectly plain, and there is no
mistaking that the higher court has de
termined that the land is liable for tho
payment of the mortgage tax, no matter
whether it is owned by the mortgagee,
mortgagor, or subsequent purchaser.
A little explanation of the litigation in
the Circuit Court will clear the minds of
the public regarding tho decision. There
were numerous suits, and In the case of
James B. Montgomery against Multnomah
County Judge Cleland decided that the
mortgage tax was not a Hen on the prop
erty. This case was not appealed by the
county. In other cases Judge Cleland
also adhered to his original conclusion
that the tax was not a lien, but in the
appealed cases this part was not de
cided in the lower court, but was argued
in the Supreme Court, together with
numerous other legal questions Involved.
On the whole, the decision of Judge Cle
land was affirmed. The full text of the
decision will probably show all of the
numerous Issues passed upon. A great
deal of Interest has been manifested in
the decision because of the large num
ber of persons affected by It.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Special Committee Appointed on
Sugar Refinery Other Matters.
The proposed new line of steamers to
Hawaii, and a sugar refinery in this city,
formed the principal subject for discus
sion yesterday at the first meeting of the
new board of trurtees of the Chamber of
Commerce. President Hahn presided.
With regard to the proposal of the O.
R. & N. Co. to establish a line of steam
ers to Hawaii on condition that a sugar
refinery be started here. President Hahn
stated that such a refinery would, in his
opinion, cost from $500,000 to $l,O00.O06.
Mr. Williams suggested that San Fran
cisco refinery men might be induced to
start a branch sugar refinery in Portland.
On motion of Mr. Batchelder, a commit
tee of three was appointed, consisting of
President Hahn and Messrs. Batchelder
and Williams, to confer with President
Mohler, of the O. R, & N regarding the
matter.
A letter was read from the Vancouver
Commercial Club, stating that the "Wash
ington Congressional delegation had been
asked to use every effort 10 have the re
turning troops muster out at Vancouver.
The secretary was instructed to Inform
the Vancouver people that Portland Is
willing to co-operate to secure the result
desired.
The matter of indorsing the Government
appropriation for the Charleston, S. C, ex
position was referred to a special commit
tee for investigation.
It was reported that Senator McBride
had acknowledged receipt of the resolu
tions recently adopted by the Chamber
of Commerce against the bill now pending
In Congress providing for the reduction of
rates of transportation of merchandise
through the malls, and had stated he
would give the matter his earnest consid
eration. The board decided to recommend the
Oregon delegation In Congress to assist
In passing the bill for the memorial
bridge across the Potomac River, from
tho United States Naval observatory to
the National cemetery, at Arlington.
A resolution from the Pittsburg Cham
ber of Commerce favoring a reduction of
1 cent per ounce in the postage of first
class mall matter, was referred to the
transportation committee.
A special committee was formed to re
port as to the need of a nreboat.
Several requests from intending settlers
as to last year's business In and around
Portland were replied to by sending the
parties asking such information copies
of the New Yearns number of The Ore
gonlan A letter from the Denver Chamber of
Commerce favoring the building' of stor
age reservoirs was laid on the table.
A report from the Boston Chamber of
Commerce referring to the Isthmian Ca
nal Commission was referred to the Cham
ber committee on the Nicaragua Canal. H
E. C Masten was re-elected assistant
secretary for the ensuing year.
BUSINESS ITEMS.
If Baby Is Cutting: Teeth,
Be sure and use that old and n ell-tried remedy.
Mrs. Wloslow's Soothing Syrup, for children
teething. It soothes the child, softens the turns
alia 9 all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea.
GREAT SALE
Every Article Reduced
300 BARGAINS
In. Lace Curtains, Portieres, Couch. Covers,
BlanKets, Comforts, Tapestries and Drapery,
and Curtaining Materials.
Every economical HouseKeeper in Portland
should visit the -upholstery and homefurnish
ing department on second floor.
"Crown"
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We are sole agents for
this superb silk.
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Muslin Underwear
Our great sale of muslin under
wear constantly increases in attract
iveness. Special bargains this week
to close out various lines.
The many -useful articles -which you need at
all times can now be bought for less money
than at any other time in tKe year,
HE WAS "AWFULLY NICE"
so
MRS. THOMPSON DESCRIBED
GEORGE KRUPKE.
Mrs. Thompson's Friend the Princi
pal "Witness for the Plaintiff
George Krnpkc's Attentions.
The trial of the divorce suit of Charles
H. Thompson, the well-known ticket brok
er, against his wife, Erminie Thompson,
was begun before Judge Cleland yester
day, and will be concluded today. The
courtroom was crowded with spectators,
men and women. W. D. Fenton and R.
C. Wright are Mr. Thompson's attorneys,
and the defendant is represented by J. F.
Boothe.
Miss Helen Hopkins, who was the confi
dential friend of Mrs. Thompson, was the
chief witness for the prosecution. She
explained her course by stating that for
a long time she acted with childlike inno
cence for Mrs. Thompson, but all of a
sudden awoke to the realization of the
fact that she had done very wrong. This
was when she heard trouble had arisen
in the Thompson household. Miss Hop
kins is 19 years old, and is more than
ordinarily bright. Her evidence was forti
fied by copies of telegrams and letters
sent by the defendant to George Krupke,
tho corespondent in the case.
The witness testified that she became
acquainted with Mrs. Thompson at Clat
sop Beach in August, 1S9S. and the same
year Mrs. Thompson visited the home
of the mother of witness. She knew
George Krupke. Attorney Wright asked:
"When did you next see Mrs. Thomp
son?" "I visited her at her own house."
"Give any conversation heard at the
telephone, and what she said about It."
"The telephone bell rang, and I heard
her answer It. She said: "Do you love
me? Be good.' When she returned to
the room where I was sitting she said
that she had been talking to some one
who was nice, and that I must forget
what she said. I knew at the time it
was her hostler she was talking to. in
January. 1900, I visited her with a friend
one evening and he recited a piece about
delirium tremens. It affected Mrs. Thomp
son very strangely, and after we left my
friend said Mrs. Thompson did not love
her husband. I afterwards told Mrs.
Thompson what ho had said, and she
answered that I must never think that,
that she loved Charlie, but George was
awfully nice."
The witness next told of a letter written
by Mrs. Thompson to George. Mrs. Thomp
son told her she had made up her mind
not to send it. and that she would be a
true wife. The letter was Identified by
the witness. There was a page missing,
but she was able to give tho contents of
the page, which was substantially that
while he (George) was dreaming over the
past, kindness would steal into his heart,
and he would remember that she loved
him.
Miss Hopkins then told of a trip Mrs.
Thompson took to Dayton: that in the
latters absence Krupke called her, the
witness, up and said he was sorry not
to Bee Mrs. Thompson: that he would
always be true to her and that he thought
her the dearest little woman In the
world.
"I told Mrs. Thompson about it when
she returned." continued Miss Hopkins,
and she seemed very much pleased.
While I was in the hospital In April Mrs.
Thompson called frequently and one day
told me that Krupko had called her up
by telephone and chaffed her; that she
was angry and had told him what she
thought of him, and she then' told me she
was going to drop him,
"I was taken home a month or so later
and when Mrs. Thompson called she told
me that George had called here again over
the telephone and she did not like it. but
when he said, "Hello, how Is my baby
this morning?" she could not resist him."
The witness next told of a number of
telegrams she had sent to Krupke for
Mrs. Thompson at her dictation, telling of
her whereabouts. Then the evidence came
toMetters received by Miss Hopkins from
Mrs. Thompson while the latter was at
Long Beach. The letters enclosed confi
dential notes, with Instructions at the be
ginning and end to be sure and burn. Miss
Hopkins did not do this, hence the notes
were read at the trial. In one of these
the writer speaks of what a happy time
she was having, and how "Duke" gave
her candy, fruits, beer and wine, and
everything that he thought she wanted.
Witness stated that she received a tele
phone message from Mrs. Thompson one
morning, saying that Charlie, her hus
band, was home, and that a storm was
brewing, although she thought matters
would come out all right.
There was considerable more evidence
about letters between Miss Hopkins and
Mrs. Thompson, and of occurrences at the
beach in which Krupke figured. The wit
ness said she had a conversation with
Krupke. who told her that Mrs. Thomp
son was a dear, good woman, and that
Colored Dress Goods
38 and 40 inch, all wool
stripes, checks and mixed QQ
suitings, at ''
50 inch, all wool mixed
homespun and cheviot suit- Q
ings, at 'JJ
50 to 54 inch, ail wool 07
mixed tweed suitings, at 0l
56 Inch, all wool mixed
camelshair, granite mixtures j IIK
and mixed frieze suitings, a ,v
Also a vast collection of remnants
of all lengths, at a sacrifice.
Black Dress Goods
44 Inch, all wool sponged CO
cheviots, at . JL
50 Inch, all wool sponged 1 1 C
pebble cheviots, at 1J
Mohair English pierolas, 1 OA
(very choice) at ,Lj
if she had to leave her home, that he
would show he was a true man and would
protect her.
Miss Hopkins occupied the stand during
the whole of the morning sesslonr and
part of the afternoon, and wa3 subjected
to a searching cross-examination by J.
F. Boothe, defendant's attorney. This did
not serve to weaken the direct testimony
in the least
William Dumars, manager of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company, produced
copies of the telegrams referred to, after
explaining that he was acting under or
ders from the company, and that he did
so only by direction of the, court.
Elsie Dickerson, who was 'employed as
a domestic at the Driftwood cottage,
Long Beach, testified that she saw Krupke
and Mrs. Thompson together often. James
Johnson and Fred Chaney also testified
to having seen them together at the
beach, and W. A. Alger that they went
bicycle riding together. Mrs. Hopkins
testified that she was sorry the thing hap
pened, and that she told Mr. Thompson
all she knew when she found the letters
from Mrs. Thompson In her daughter's
bureau. There were a number of other
witnesses.
The Thompsons occupied an elegant
home at Mount Tabor. Mrs. Thompson
makes counter charges against her hus
band and asks for a share of his property,
valued at $50,000.
Krupke worked in Portland for years
at his trade, that of a lithographer, and
entered the service of Thompson when
his trade was dull. He was recently shot
by footpads, as he says, at the corner
of Seventh and Montgomery streots, but
his story was discredited.
Decisions Today.
Judge Bellinger will decide the follow
ing cases this morning at 10 o'clock:
Allen & Lewis vs. the O. R. & N. Co.
and O. S. L. R. R. Co, on demurrer to
bill of complaint.
I. C. Olson vs. North Pacific Lumber
Co., motion for new trial.
J. Thorburn Ross, trustee, vs. The City
of Portland et al., application for prelim
inary injunction.
FOR BASEBALL THIS YEAR
Starting In to Form Fourth Team
for a North Pacific League.
At the baseball meeting last night there
was present a large number of enthusi
asts who are supporting the project of or
ganizing a professional baseball team for
Portland, to enter tho proposed league,
with Portland, Seattle. Tacoma and Spo
kane as members. Soliciting committees
were appointed and the city districted for
the purpose of raising subscriptions to
the capital stock of $5000 required. Al
ready $1500 has been subscribed, and very
few lnterseted in baseball have yet been
seen. The committees will make an ac
tive canvass this week to raise the final
amount. Spokane and Seattle are ready
to Join the league with their organiza
tions complete, and Tacoma Is also tak
ing measures to put a team in the field.
The Portland team is necessary to com
plete the circuit.
Not only will all lovers of good, clean,
snappy baseball be approached to assist
In the project,, but also all those taking
a pride in the city will be asked to help
the matter along. Grounds have been ob
tained at an easy distance from the cen
ter of the city, and the promoters be
lieve that the prospect of a well-managed
baseball season should appeal to all the
retail business men, hotel and restaurant
keepers, real estate men, as well as the
baseball enthusiasts. The railroad com
panies -have consented to run special ex
cursions from the adjacent country, and
Astoria, Salem and The Dalles, so that'
the proposition assumes somewhat the
same aspects as a local fair. Those who
wish to subscribe for stock who are not
approached will find subscription lists at
A, M. Simon's. Morrison near Third; Slg
Werthelmers, Sixth and Washington, and
B. B. RJch's. on Third street.
Railroad Notes.
General Passenger Agent Hurlburt re
tired from the O. R. & K. last night.
The arrangement as to his successor Is
yet unannounced.
Four delayed Southern Pacific trains
from California came In last night be
tween 9 o'clock and midnight. The track
is now free and all trains moving on
schedule time. The other roads are also
open, and trains are moving fairly regu
lar. Though numerous rumors are abroad
regarding reductions of fare and Improve
ment of service on the East Side Rail
way, it is given out officially 'that noth
ing of the kind has been decided on, that
the property has hardly got into the
hands of the new management yet, and
that while some changes are likely to be
made, it is -not yet determined Just what
they win be.
Habitual constipation cured and the
bowels strengthened by the regular us
of Carter's Ulttle Liver Pills In small
doses. Don't forget this.
The best that can be-sald about a medi
cine is said amt "Mood's Sarsaoarilla. It
cures.
The Clearance Sale
No woman of the Northwest can afford to be indifferent to the economies offered
during" our Great Annual Clearance Sale. The order to reduce stock has been followed by
a general reduction of prices a cutting1 off of dollars and cents throughout this entire
stock of splendidly selected' merchandise. The entire list of departments are represented.
We're helping you practice economy these days.
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Table Linens
A brS
tunity.
Table linens, cloths, sets, napkins, doilies,
etc. Mr. Hotelman, this sale ought to in
terest you.
Basement
Bargains In
Dinner sets, fancy china,
kitchen furnishings, wooden
ware, lamps, etc.
Greatly reduced prices on
cut glass and silverware,
plated ware and solid silver
knives, forks, carving sets,
tea sets, sugar and creams,
chafing dishes, etc.
Exceptional low prices on
all groceries during the
clearance sale.
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WATERCOMMITTEE'SWORK
CASH RECEIPTS LAST YEAR IN
CREASED NEARLY ?22,000.
Principal Expense Was for the Pnr-
chnne of CO Acres Adjoining
the City Parlf.
C. A. Dolph presided at the monthly
meeting of the water committee yester
day afternoon, in place of H. W. Cor
bet, who Is at Salem. The report of the
operating commltee for December showed
receipts amounting to $23,154 80. Operation
and repairs cost $2648 16, and the balance,
$20,506 64 was paid to the treasurer.
Chairman Ccrbett presented the report
of receipts and disbursements of the com
mittee for the last quarter of 1900, the In
ventory of property. In possession of the
operating department at the close of the
year, and statement of receipts and dis
bursements of the operating and construc
tion departments for 1900. The report
reads:
'Following Is a summary of the reports
of the operating department:
Cash receipts during 1900 $285,997 So
Operation and repalrs..$ 34,558 03
Increase in meters, etc. 204 88
Bridge protection 4,694 56
Interest on bonds 160,000 00-4199,357 47
Balance paid treasurer $ 86.640 38
The reports of the construction depart
ment are as follows:
Balance with treasurer, Dec. 31,
1S99 $ 82.657 15
Received from operating depart
ment 86,640 38
Total $169,297 55
Paid on account of
Reservoirs, 56 acres land
adjoining City Park.... $60,707 25
Resrvolrs,dralnage tun
nels, etc 8,249 42
Extending street water
mains 8,515 91
Bridges, settlement of
Bullen's claim for ?6-,
023 55 22,500 00
Rights of way, etc ?82 72
General expense 3.168 81-$83,772 11
Balance with treasurer
Dec. 31. 1900 $8o,52o 44
"The cash receipts of the operating de
partment for water sold, etc., during tho
year 1900. were $21,727 20 more than during
the year previous, an Increase of 7.6 per
cent. This very satisfactory increase was
due to a steady increase in the number of
water consumers. The reduction of water
rates made by the committee at its last
meeting will reduce the receipts during
the present year to about $262,000, nearly
10 per cent reduction.
"The total expenses of the" operating de
partment. Including $4594 55 for the retain
ing wall at the pipe bridge across Sandy
River, made necessary by the unusual
freshet last January, were $5574 64 less
than last year, and but 13.7 per cent of
the receipts. The Interest on the bonds
amounted to 56 per cent of the receipts,
and the net profits, paid in monthly in
stallments to the treasurer, for general
contsructlon purposes, were $27,302 84 more
than In 1899, and 30.3 per cent of the re
ceipts. .
"The principal expense of the construc
tion department was the $60,707 25 paid
for 56 acres of land adjoining the City
Park, which it was necessary to purchase
In order to protect the reservoirs from ln
ury by sliding land. Eleven hundred and
seventy-five feet of drainage tunnels have
been completed. These tunnels are built
on the bedrock upon which the land slides
during the rainy season. They have al
ready drained a considerable portion of
the sliding land, and when they are ex
tended so as to remove all the water,
which is the lubricant which causes the
land to slide. It Is confidently expected
that all movement wllll cease, and then,
when the lining has been repaired tbe res.
ervoirs can be used. When the drainage
has been completed, the land if added to
the City Park will Increase Its size to
nearly 100 acres, and become a very beau
tiful addition
"During the year 1900 two and a half
miles "of 6- and 4-inch castlron water
mains have been extended in various
streets of the city at a cost of $8513 91."
The report was approved and ordered
ME
John S. Brown
& Sons' fine table
linens at reduced
prices. This is our
annual "house
keepers' benefit"
in the linen line,
so let the light
into the linen
closets, search
out every need
and supply it.
Twelve months
will not see an
other such opp or-
w Jaj jFg- K- MiM
Bargains in
Second Floor
Bargains In
Art embroidery goods
Infants' goods
Waists and petticoats
Millinery, Furs
Boys' clothing
Suits and jackets
Wrappers
Rainy day skirts
Corsets
Muslin underwear
& FRANK CO.
- 'tia ov'vytb','
J. O. GIL-LBN St CO.
MANUFACTURERS OP
STEK7UI PIPB TEND BOILBR COVERINGS
HOT AND COLDWATER
PIPE COVERINGS.
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'Phone
220-23- SECOND STREET,
Clary's "The Fair"sK2
We are carrying In connection with our notions, fancy goods, gents' fur
nishing goods, shoes, toys, etc., domestics and house furnishings, tinware and
granite ware, every article at the clearance sale prices.
Extra good values in boys heavy Bhoes at $1.39. Ladles' dongola ahoe3,
$1.39, lace or button.
filed with the City Auditor, as required
by the charter.
Following Is a statement cf the receipts
and disbursements of the water commit
tee from December 31, 1SS6, to December
31, 1900:
RECEIPTS.
Cash for water sold, etc $2,914,729 00
Operation and repairs 697,892 89
Total $2,216,836 11
Meters, tools, etc., on hand 12,305 86
Total $2,201,530 25
Interest on bonds $1,207,124 17
Extending mains, construction,
etc $997,406 03
Bonds sold 2,900,000 00
Premium on bonds 222,200 70
Total $4,119,606 78
INVESTMENTS.
Water works purchased from
S'rivate corporations and ad
ltlons $ 787,878 46
Extending mains 585.770 26
Bull- Run gravity system 2,660,432 62
Cash in hands of treasurer 85,626 44
Total $4'.119.606 7S"
Chairman Dolph presented the certifi
cate of the American Surety Company, of
New York, of the sixth annual renewal of
Clerk Frank T. Dodge's bond for $10,000.
The bond was accepted.
The construction committee presented
the report of Engineer Clarke on the
drainage tunnels west of reservoirs 3 and
4. The main tunnel Is now 1175. feet from
reservoir No. 4, a gain of 123 feet since
December 18, 1900. The work was or
dered to be continued subject to the
direction of the construction committee.
Engineer Clarke reported on the cost of
supplying water to the residents of Haw
thorne avenue between Bast Twenty-sixth
and Bast Thirtieth streets. The exten
sion will cost $1250. Householders who
petitioned for the water will pay $36 rent
per year. Another house soon to be built
will pay $72 per year, making the total
revenue $108. The engineer was directed
to make the extension as soon as the
weather and other conditions permit.
H. H. Northup's request for a new
classification for the Hobart-Curtls and
other boarding-houses was continued one
month.
The following petitions were referred to
the operating committee:
Sterling Land Company That- a water
main be laid In Twenty-fourth street
from Thurman to the St Helens road
before the street Is macadamized.
Portland Cremation Association For
water.
No Legal Obstacle.
In response to the statement that the
laws of Minnesota prohibit the projected
Great Northern-Northern Paclflc-St. Paul
deal, the St. Paul Pioneer Press says
"The Minnesota Jaw prohibits the com
bination of parallel of competing roads.
The Northern Pacific and Great North
ern, therefore, could not be merged. The
Milwaukee parallels the Great Northern
with its Hastings and Dakota division,
but it does not parallel the Northern Pa-
Undermuslins
Only uncommonly
attractive styles at
lowest prices. The
greatest and best
values we have ever
offered. The right
time for supplying
your underwear
needs at a great
saving.
Night robes, 47c to
$5, drawers, 24c to
$4, corsetcovers, 21o
to $3, petticoats, 83c
to $10.
short skirts, and chemise.
Second Floor.
Men's
Furnishings
Clearance sale bargains in
the men's furnishing: dept.
Men's Stanley shirts in stripes
good colors, attached irn
collars and cuffs OCj
Men's wool cashmere "j(n
hose, black or natural -UC
Men's extra quality working: a
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Men's outing: flannel
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ASBESTOS MATERIALS
OF ALL KINDS.
Clay 042.
PORTLAND, OREGON.
ciflc. The Milwaukee already has leased
from the Northern Pacific the tracks of
the St. Paul & Duluth, so that it Is prob
able the law does not prohibit such a
lease, though, of course, in this case the
competition Is increased rather than di
minished. "It has been held by railroad attorneys
ever since a transcontinental line Was
suggested, that the only roads in Min
nesota that could legally unite under
one management are the "Northern Pa
cific and Milwaukee.
"There is no bar in Minnesota or any
other state to a traffic arrangement, and
with this and the connecting lines under
one control, though separate manage
ments, the single or double transconti
nental line is assured."
PERSONAL MENTION.
John Fox, Collector of Customs at As
toria, is at the Imperial.
Governor John G. Brady, of Sitka,
Alaska, is a guest at the Portland.
Charles H. Frye, head of a prominent
Seattle packing firm. Is registered at the
Perkins.
C. Hatch, a mining man of St. Michael,
Alaska, registered at the St. Charles yes
terday. G. A. Welngetz, millinery buyer; Miss
F. Reynolds, head trimmer, and Miss L.
Bernard, manager and buyer for the la
dies' suit department of Olds. Wortman
& King, have gone to New York.
WASHINGTON, Jaii! 15. Mrs. W. J.
Van Schuyver and Miss Van Schuyver,
of Portland, and John T. Booge, of Seat
tle, are in Washington.
NEW YORK, "Jan. -15. Northwestern
people registered at New York hotels to
day as follows:
TTrrkm "Print lnnfffl. .T. TtVopman TT
' PsoIa at tho Tmnprlnl.
From Seattle W. D. Comer, at the Hol
land; C. E. Griffith, at the Broadway
Central; C. Parado and wife, at the New
Amsterdam.
From Spokane W. E. Mellen, at the
Sturdevant.
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