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12 THE HORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1901. $! $iiiiineieiii9 Q iiiiit)ii , . ssl T J .m? V winiMJimH v rFr'w j - wj Mf m m J? OLDS, WORTMAN & KINO ONLY FIVE DAYS MORE For you to glean from our large stock of good merchandise and profit by the big price reductions of our 23d Annual Clearance Sale This is the time when prompt folks will get the best and pay the least Bright Days and Fresh Air Are the best kinds of medicine. Just the time to give the little tots an airing, which you and they will both enjoy if accom panied by a "WHITNEY $11.40 9 7 for for $13.50 buggies, down to THE KING OF ALL BABY CARRIAGES Only 30 of these famous carriages remain from the season's selling, which, to close before more large shipments arrive, will be sold at these KEENLY CUT PRICES $15.00 $18.50 buggies CIO 7C for pi.? $15.00 buggies ? $4.50 buggies This lot being purchased before the rise in price of materials and labor, makes their regular prices lower than will be pos sible for later purchases. They are handsome buggies, with HEED-FINISHED BODIES, RUBBER TIRES, "' TASTY UHPOLSTERIXGS, PATENT FOOT BRAKES, PARASOL OR HOOD TOPS, OIL-PROOF HUBS, And are -well made and thoroughly reliable In every respect. SEE DISPLAY ON FOURTH FLOOR. 3 LOTS FANCY BLACK DRESS GOODS, special, 99c, 83c and 61c yard. IMPORTED COLORED NOVELTY DRESS GOODS, 78c, 67c and 53c yard. FANCY SILKS, 85c and $1.00 valuesat 52c yard. FOULARD SILKS, 85c and $1.00 grades, now 69c yard. FIRST-FLOOR ANNEX. TROUBLE IN A SCHOOL EAST SIDE TEACHER CHARGED WITH INSUBORDINATION. Silas Edith Van VIeet Disobeyed the Orders of Principal Charles IClgnrlns. Charges of Insubordination brought against Miss Edith Van 'Vleet, eighth grade teacher in tho Holladay school, brought by Principal Charles M. KIgglns, will be heard at a special session of the Board of School Directors Saturday after noon. The charges have arisen out of a matter of school discipline In Miss Van Vleet'a room, of -which Raymond Pease, a. pupllt -was the object. Principal and teacher differed as to the methods of pun ishment. The principal advised the mild method of detention after school hours. The teacher advocated suspension from Echool. The conflict of authority arose over the actual form the punishment is reported to have taken. Young Pease Is said to have been ordered out of the room, and stationed there for half an hour, until he dismissed himself and -went home. Next day an angry mother called up the principal on the 'phone, full of alarm be cause the boy had been exposed to the cold and pneumonia. Miss Van Vleet is also charged with having made state ments to her pupils in regard to acting on the authority of the principal, and also in regard to having a friend on the board that -would have the principal do what she wished him to do. Principal Klggins' statement of the case to the School Board is as follows: "About a month ago Miss Van Vleet sent Raymond Pease to me for willful disobedience and insubordination. I asked for and received from Miss Van Vleet a list of the acts and offenses of which she accused him. and, after investigating the character of his misconduct, I informed her that in my Judgment such offenses did not justify me either in suspending him (which punishment she thought should be imposed) or subjecting him to corporal punishment. I further said to Miss fVon Vleet. in my note announcing judgment, that tho boy's parents were not Informed of his bad conduct, and that In case of suspension they would be denied the opportunity of co-operation, which frequently reforms the offender and averts suspension or corporal punishment. I told her. however, that as a punishment for his bad conduct sne should detain him dally one-half hour after school until I excused him from further detention. "Miss Van Vleet's subsequent treat ment of the boy indicated to me that she ignored my ruling in the case, and treated the bpy as one suspended. She refused t5 keep the boy in -her room after school, and said to him: "Go out and sit on the stairs. I won't have you In my room.' The boy sat on the stairs half an hour, then dismissed himself and went home. "The following morning the Indignant mother called me up by 'phone, and on being Informed by her that her son had breathed dust and cold air the previous evening until he had contracted a cold, which she feared would result In pneu monia, I asked Miss Van Vleet why she had ignored my direction and placed the boy outside of the room. She replied that Raymond's presence was disagreeable to her. I assured the boy's mother that her boy would be given a proper seat, and I commanded Mies Van Vleet accordingly. "Miss Van Vleet not only Ignored my authority In practice as Indicated, but publicly stated, In substance, to her pupils that she did not act on my authority, and that if I would not do what she wished, she would have the superintendent do it; and that If he would not, she would have the School Board do it. A patron of the school with whom I was not previously ac quainted, called at my office and informed me of some statements made by Miss Van Vleet while at his home, that she especial ly emphasized paramountcy by naming one member of the School Board who, on account of long-standing friendship, would have done anything desired by Miss Van Vleet. "These statements, which I think Miss Van Vleet will remember, together with her statement made to one or more mem bers of the School Board that I had not given her adequate support, Is virtually an appeal from my decision In the Pease case. I, therefore, ask for an early re view of the case by your honorable body." Miss Van Vleet Is regarded as one of the most efficient teachers In the pubc schools as well as a fine disciplinarian, having taught for nine years In the Couch school and for three terms In the Holla day school. Both she and Principal KIg glns will present their sides of the case at the meeting of the board. Friends of Miss Van Vleet regard the matter slmply as an Incident arising from the enforce ment of school discipline. BUSINESS ITEMS. If Bnby Is Cat tins Teeth, Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup, for 'children teething. It soothes the child, softens the sums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Derangement of the liver, with constipa tion, injures the complexion, induces pim ples, sallow skin, barter's Little Liver Pills remove the cause. BLANKETS 200 pairs of White Biankcts and Gray Blankets, ranging in price from $2.50 to $16.00 pair, will be closed out at 25 per cent less than regular price. LAST DAYS -OF- OUR GREAT SALE Bargains in all Dress Fabrics, Ready-to- wear Garments, Linens, Curtains, Books, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Druggists' Sun dries, Umbrellas, Men's Furnishings. Our entire stock of first-class merchandise at greatly reduced prices. TALKS FAIR FOR 1905 ONE OF OREGON'S COMMISSIONERS TO BUFFALO SPEAKS. Mrs. Wentherred Says This State Js Already Rccelvng Advance Ad vertising at the East. Mrs. Edyth Tozier "Weatherred, ono of the commissioners to the Pan-American Exposition from Oregon, returned yes terday after a Ave weeks' trip. "While in Buffalo, Mrs. Weatherred assisted A. P. Tifft and H. E. Dosch in arranging for space in the different buildings. She is greatly enthused over the Interest taken by the exposition board In Oregon's ex hibit. "We were royally treated and enter tained," said Mrs. Weatherred. "By form er acquaintance with several members of the executive department we were given much consideration, and, though late in securing space we were able to get nicely located In the most desirable parts of the different buildings. Should the peo ple of Oregon have waited to see If tho Legislature was to make an appropriation we would have lost an opportunity for advertising our resources and natural en dowments which in time we would have regretted. "Without a doubt Oregon Is going to figure before the visitors of the exposi tion as she never has on any previous occasion of this nature. The Pan-American -Exposition I consider to be the grand est of Its kind In the country. Yet with all Its wonderful attractions, what most pleases me Is the fact that the good peo ple of Oregon have manifested so much Interest In the matter. All through the East I find many whose eyes are turned Westward. While In New York several Wall-street capitalists called and over whelmed me with questions relative to mines. This was brought about by men tion being made In the papers as to my knowledge of the mineral resources. One man, who represents millions, wants to erect a stamp mill and a good one. I have promised to see that he has one in side of two months. "At the business meeting of the Interna tional League of Press Clubs, held In New York City, I found the members anxious to visit the Coast. We have ar ranged to rendezvous In Buffalo the first week In July, and, after three days at the exposition, they will start westward, reaching here about Juy 15. The com munication from Will Steel, secretary of the Mazamas, was read and received with much pleasure and interest. It indeed seemed to them a novelty to be Invited to visit a snow-capped mountain, and no doubt several will arrive here in time to accept the invitation. "The meeting of the league will bring to the coast prominent representatives of leading city dallies of the East. Owing to their prospective trip they are already taking much Interest In' our exhibits to be sent to Buffalo, and have given them advance advertising. At Indianapolis, Jan uary 17, there was held one of the largest business meetings in the history of the National Editorial Association. The an nual gathering will be In Buffalo, June 10. From many members of the associa tion still Come pleasing remembrances of their visit to the Northwest. From Albert Tozier, secretary of the Oregon Press As sociation, and first vice-president of the National Editorial Association, an Invita tion was given them to meet In Port land again in 1905. This was received enthusiastlcaly,- and they gave their as surance of coming, as well as their ap preciation of the Invitation. "At the International League of Press Clubs and the National Editorial Associa tion was presented the matter of holding a Lewis and Clark exposition In Portland In 1903. The sentiment from a historical standpoint was" quickly grasped, and It is my opinion that this point alone will assure its success. The literary world will heartily Indorse this, and It will ap peal to those who are In a position to push lt along. The commercial side will take care of itself If th hlstnrimi Mk , predominates, At the Buffalo exposition we will receive untold support. There Is no cause for haste In formulating plans; Just keep the sentiment going and let it be fully understood that it Is .not an Ore gon affair, but a trans-Pacific exposi tion." MRS. SITT0N FOR DIRECTOR She Expresses rfer Willingness to Serve tin? Schools, if Elected. Many citizens have been urging Mrs. L. W. Sltton to allow her name to be used as a candidate for the office of School Di rectors it has been a subject of talk In many circles for a considerable time. Her Interest In the schools, her knowledge of them and her fitness for the position have led many to express the wlsfh that she might consent. At a meeting of the Woman's Club, of Portland, a few days since, the proposal was brought forward, and it was moved that Mrs. Sltton be formally requested to allow the use of her name. She has sent the following re ply: 403 Yamhill St., Portfand, Or. To the Officers of the Portland Woman's Club, the Members of the Board 'and the Club at Large: My Dear Friends: Having been notified of the action of the board, and later the Indorse ment of the club, In regard to a woman can didate for School Director at the coming elec tion, I will say, In reply, that if I should be the choice of the taxpayers of this district, I will serve to the best of my ability. Thankine you for the confidence and good will expressed In naming me as the choice of the club, I am very sincerely yours, January 28, 1901. L. W. SITTON. Since Mrs. Sltton has consented to be. a candidate It seems to TJie Oregonlan that the graceful thing would be to elect her without opposition. . Pool Games Plnyed. The second series of games of the pool tournament were played last evening at the Commercial Club. The Multnomah players won two out of three. H. A. Wels, of the Multnomah Club, defeated E. E. McMlchaels, of Commercial, 50-46, and L. H. Prince, of Multnolnah, also won from McMlchaels, 50-36. Al Schiller won the game for Commercial, defeating George McMillan, 60-36. The number of games In the series Is nine, each team now having three games to its credit. Norman Ellsworth, the tnlrd member of the Commercial team, beiiur out of th ' city, another player will be selected for m French Flannel Waists, in the Best Grades, Greatly Reduced. . Trunks and Traveling Bags at Remarkably Low Prices. FOUR LAST DAYS OF THE Great Clearance Sale While this Great Clearance Sale continues knowing" housewives should stock up for many months. A storeful of wonderful values in all lines of merchandise for home or wear, and only four days more in which to supply your wants at a saving- from 15 to 40 per cent. These are rush days and shopping- is done with most comfort mornings, although we've made special preparations for serving you quickly and satisfactorily during the remaining days of the Clearance Sale. Cloak Dept Muslin Underwear ; i m m Exceptional values during the remainder of the Clear ance Sale on -all lines, in cluding suits, jackets, capes, furs, novelty garments, flan nel waists, silk waists, silk petticoats, wrappers, dress ing jackets, lounging robes, etc. It will pay you to investigate. The Muslin Underwear Sale continues up to Saturday night. Never before have we exper ienced such active selling of dainty lingerie Never before have such tempting values been presented Under Muslins which you have thought could only be had in Paris or New York. There is the best work of hon est American makers, and the Clearance Prices are far below value. $ Save Honey 3 m f John Brown's Linens g m S On laces, embroideries, rib bons, gloves, notions, silks, dress goods, hosiery, under wear, shoes, toilet goods, lace curtains, rugs, carpets, books, stationery, flannels, domestics, linings, leather goods, china, kitchen fur nishings, groceries, etc., etc. None better made. "Shamrock" Table and Bed Linens have a reputa tion a hundred years old, and cov ering the world. Not alone Table Linens, but Sheetings, Pillow Linens, Huckaback and Fancy Towels, Lawns, Linen Cambric Frilling, Glass and Tea Cloths, Table Damask, Sets, Napkins, etc. Unsurpassed for ex cellence of quality Unsurpassed for durability in wear Unsurpassed for beauty of designs. Clearance-Sale prices prevail. Pt 9 1 MEIER & FRANK COMPANY his place, probably S. C. Beach. He will have to meet each member of the Multno mah team, and take two games In order to pull out a victory for his club. 0 TO SPOKANE WHILE YOU SLEEP The "Spokane Flyer," the O. R. & N.'a fast train to Spokane, leaves the Union Depot at 6 In the evening and arrives at Spokane at 9 the next morning. Both first-class and ordinary sleepers are provided, also upholstered chair cars. Through sleeper for Walla Walla Is also attached to this train, V. A. SCHILLING. City Ticket Agent, 80 Third St. Mimical Ride. This evening at the Portland JRIdlng Academy, Nlnteenth and Northrup streets, the Wednesday evening class will give a musical ride, which Is open to the public. The body of John F. Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H.Brewer, of Goshen, arrived at that place Sunday from the Philippine Islands. DO YOUR VEINS STAND OUT? An elastic stocking will effect a cure quickly and safely. Send for a self-measuring blank and prices. WOODARD, CLARKE & CO. Stockings, Crutches and Trusses 4th and Washington Sts., Portland. Or. J. O. GILL-EN 3t CO. MANUFACTURERS OF STEK7UT FIFB HMD BOILER COIS&INCS HOT AKTJ COLDWATEB PIPE COVERINGS. ASBESTOS MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS. 29-23- 'Phone Clay 042. SECOND STREET, PORTLAND, OREGON. CLA THFFASP95 329 WASHINGTON lllfiL I F 1 1 Under tnc Imperial Hotel POR TCTDRV Ladles wrappers, each . ' 2O0 Childs' bonnets, fur-trimmed, 50c grade " '"Dq Children's treble knee hose, 25o grade i9G Pins, 400 count, good quality, two packages for -c Unbieached muslin, heavy quality, yard . 4r Men's overshlrts, 33c grade ....... iX Tou will And upon investigation that these goods are not" "the" 'kYnd "that are usually offered at low prices, but good values for twice the money wv mivo sap " ? wo vanrrav w i i mm i i v v -frnzr JBfl ADULTERATION. 2 PUn Ft UrAITHRIt If GROCERS EVERYWHERE. OF IMPORTANCE TO PIANO BUYERS We want to announce to the public that our entire prem ises at 209-21 1 First street and 210-212 Second street, are now tted up for the exclusive sale of pianos and organs. In the very near future we are to establish our headquarters in San Francisco, and we have hundreds and hundreds of pianos for sale just now,, which we must dispose of quickly, owing to our early departure from here. We have had a great many pianos rented out and these we are bringing into our warerooms so as to refinish them and put them in good salable condition, and they will be sold out for almost half their real value. Besides, we are compelled to pull in a good many of our "delinquent" pianos that is, pianos that have been sold on installments to certain parties who are unable to pay for them, and we must take them back and resell them, and these pianos in particular can be bought at extremely low prices. Then again, there are certain makes of pianos which we handle here in Portland, which we will not be allowed to handle in San Francisco, for the reason that the agencies for these makes are controlled by other dealers, in, San Francisco, and such pianos, in particular, we must sell here for whatever prices they will bring. We also have for sale a quantity of "Apollos." The reg ular price of this instrument all over 'America' is $250, but we will sell it for much less during this sale. To those 'who are not acquainted with the "Apollo," we will explain that it is a mechanical device for playing any piano. The key and tempo can be changed at will, and the music transposed to suit the merits of the piece of music being played or the mood of the player. You do not have to beg it to play; you do not hurt its feelings when you want it to , stop. It plays everything from the most artistic creation of the old masters to the" latest mazy ragtime. When through it rolls the music up itself. "The "Apollo" is distinctly a piano player, as attachable or separate as a human performer. As a music educator it is without a peer. You can hear Wagner, Reubenstein, and all the great masters at home. You do not have to go to the concert-hall to hear thejatest ragtime. All can be played on your own piano. No home is complete with-' , out a piano no piano is complete without an "Apollo." The "Apollo" fits any piano. We must sell off all Estey Organs for the reason that we are not allowed to sell the Estey in San Francisco. We-also have a large supply of Mason-Hamlin organs to dispose of, and it must be remembered that the Estey and the Masoit Hamlin organs are the best in the world. Now is the time to get one of these celebrated makes at a fabulously low price. We have just recently received direct from the factory a number of genuine Chickering Bros, pianos, (the only piano made by a Chickering). The "Chiqkering Bros." piano must not be confounded with any "has been" piano. " We also have for sale a great many Ludwig pianos, and, speaking of the Ludwig piano, we want to state that it is the only American high-grade piano sold at a medium price which received an award at the Paris Exposition, 1900.' In the tone of the "Ludwig" you get that carrying and sus taining power so much appreciated by musicians. The action is accurately and evenly balanced, which renders it pliable and responsive to the touch. In workmanship, durability and de sign, the "Ludwig" is surpassed by none, and you do not have to pay a big price for it a little money when the piano is dejivered and the balance as you wish. Lare, medrum and small-sized "Lud-wigs," mahogany, -walnut and h oaK cases in tKe 1 9 0 1 models strictly HigH grade and medium priced every one! There may be some new comers in this community who may not know that the Wiley B. Allen Co. is not only the old est, but decidedly the largest music establishment in the North west. We have been in business here for over 20 years, and we are leaving this -field to establish our headquarters iri San Fran cisco, purely for the reason that we want to increase the volumo of our business and to reach out for Oriental trade, as well as to penetrate into the depths of Mexico and even further south into the archipelago below and into theislands of the Pacific Ocean. We are' ambitious to the extent that we want to be the largest dealers, located in the largest city in the West, and yet we are Ieang Portland and our many friends here with a feeling. of regret, and we realize very well that there are thou sands and thousands of friends of ours to whom we have sold pianos in the past, and we believe they will all, without an exception, speak a good word for The Wiley B. Allen Co. Go anywhere throughout this great country into any lo cality, by the mountainside, into valley, or as Bryant says: "Lose thyself in the continuous woods, where rolls the Oregon," 'and you will find there a melody emanating from a sweet-toned piano that the Wiley B. Allen Co. has at some time or other supplied. We will not be with you much longer, and we therefore solicit your attention to this, the closing act, and final sale, which will ' be conducted by this old and well-known music establishment, and you can now buy either a piano or an organ under most favorable auspices and jon very liberal terms, such as will not be presented to you again for at least a decade. Our competitors will likely elevate prices on much cheaper and -inferior goods which they will represent w,hen we are gone. Now-is certainly the time to embrace the golden oppor tunity and procure a piano if you have none, and if it is impos sible for you to pay us a personal visit and inspect our dif , ferent makes of pianos and organs which- we offer for sale, we would ask you to write to us. Let us hear from you- and we will impart information and give prices that will greatly surprise you. Our storerooms, during this sale, will be open night and day. s W WILEY B.ALLEN CO. 209-2H FIRST STREET, PORTLAND, OR. j