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12 THE MOANING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1901. ?ii$ikii eii;i$isi KMG w m m a r w w ri ww rm ww wa -mw m wm rm rw a mi m n n m m mm m m m , .tv.wbs wiu.u.o (U.uc J) mc UCJl If Utility UUiU'ZiUUti opaque shade cloth. Popular prices. G olds, mm tO: Q J Easter Reception Days in ' Millinery and Suit Rooms $149 (2d floor.) EASTER SALE OF FINEST KID GLOVES; $2.25 novelties and $2.00 regular styles, at, pr Reduced this week 4 kinds new colored dress goods, $1.14, 85c, 66c and 43c yd. Easter Novelties and Favors B,?3SfY THE ASSURANCE OF BEING WELL GOWNED Is the acme of satisfaction to a smart woman. Royal Worcester Corsets Have a prominent part in this as the foundation for the gown. The Royal Worcester Company are originators of STRAIGHT FRONT CORSETS; have the largest and most complete cor set plant in the world, assuring in Royal Worcester Corsets greater perfection in this most popular style than is possible for its manv imitators. All their latest ideas for spring are here in STRAIGHT FRONT, BIAS GORED AND HAND-FOLDED STYLES, INCLUDING SUMMER WEIGHTS. Prices from $1.25 to $15.00 each. Shapes for all figures, from the most slender to the extra stout In their Sapphire and Bon-Ton Brands They have reached the perfection point of corset-making. Only the most expert of their experienced workmen assist In manufacturing these special corsets. FOR SYMMETRY OF FORM FREEDOM OF MOTION PERFECT CARRIAGE and TASTEFUL EFFECTS IN DRESS . WEAR A Royal Worcester CORSET WE ARE SOLE PORTLAND AGENTS. FUTURE MAYOR'S POWERS NEW CHARTER WILL HIXGE OJ THAT POIXT. CommUiion Will Organize Next Month Talk of Pnttlnj? Police and Firemen In Civil Service. The commission of 33 citizens of Port land appointed to formulate a new char ter for the city must, under the law. meet And organize on or before June 1, 1901, and the members have nine months thereafter to prepare the document which will be accepted or rejected at the general elec tion In June, 1902. If Indorsed by the city. It will be presented to the Legislature which meets In January. 1903, for adoption or rejection, as a whole. One member of the commission, who has spoken Informally with fellow mem bers, was Interviewed last evening, and expressed the opinion that organization would be effected next month, at which time a chairman would be chosen and a cleric, provided for by the law, selected. "J look for the proposednew charter to revolutionize matters materially In Port land," he said, "as both police and fire departments will be made non-political, thus assuring true civil service reform. There is no good reason why a policeman or fireman should bestir himself on elec tion day to promote the Interest of this or that candidate, and this portion of the charter will relieve these useful officials of the work of campaigning. "There will be a great deal of work In the formulating of a charter, as more or loss counseling will have to be gone through with, before a decision can be reached as to the power given the Mayor. If much authority is vested In that offi cial, the whole of the charter must be formulated upon that basis, while if the power is to be distributed, quite u different charter will have to be constructed. "The paving and maintaining of streets will also need a great deal of attention. Nine out of ten persons think that after a street has been properly opened, graded and paved at the expense of the property abutting, it should be kept In repair by the general public, who ue it and wear the pavement out. Our recent and pres ent experience In the maintenance of streets proves that we are making a fail ure of this Important business now. "Franchises granted by the city will come In for a share of attention, as the city's Interests have not been guarded as they should hnve been. In dealing with people -who desire privileges extending over a, period of years. "Tho new charter, will be of a non-partisan character throughout its various phases, and will. I feel sure, be drawn up in the interests of the taxpayers as well as of the people at large. Tho men com prising the commission are of all grades of politics; some of them have no politics, while all are interested In the welfare of our city. When these men get together, they will lose sight of politics and busy themselves in formulating a charter that tho people will indorse at the polls without hesitation. "The construction of a charter Is a good doal like the erection of a building. The foundations must be laid carefully, and each portion of the superstructure fitted In with precision, so that when the work Is done, no fault can be found with it." PRICE OF BEEF IN FAR NORTH It Itnngron From 10 ton5 Cents at Government Canips. W. C. Chldester. of Tacoma, who has been awarded the contract for furnishing beef to the various Government posts In Alaska, is at the Imperial. His company has two sea-going vessels, he says, which are fitted up with cold-storage appliances, and these will supply the garrisons at St. Michael. Valdes and Nome, while two river boats will be engaged In the same business on the Yukon. These latter will supply Camp Rampart. Fort Egbert and Fort Gibbon. About 400 head of beef steers will be required for the year, which begins July 1. and these will be obtained In Oregon and on Puget Sound. The beef intended for coast points will be shipped in the frozen state, but for the Yukon garrisons the steers will be taken over land and slaughtered as needed. The con tract calls for dressed beef, delivered to the various commissaries, at so much per pound, and the price varies according to the expense of taking the beef to each point. The meat will be Supplied to Nome for 19 cents; St Michael. 24?ic; Fort Gibbon, 45c; Fort Egbert, 45c; Val des, lfic; and Rampart, 55c. These prices are considerably lower than paid last year. as facilities for supplying the posts have been materially Improved. Armstrong Bros., of Seattle, were awarded the Skag way contract at $10 20 per 100 pounds. The bids have to be approved by the Secretary of War before the matter can be considered definitely settled, but Mr. Chldester feels confident that the action of Major Allison, of Vancouver, who awarded the contract, will be Indorsed at Washington City. THUMBS ALWAYS IN DANGER Experienced Wood Splitters Grovr Careless In Their Work. Men who are In the habit of splitting wood by holding the ax in the right hand while grasping the stick to be split with the left, frequently miss their aim, end cut oft a piece of the left thumb. Such accidents are often brought to the attention of the nearest druggist, who summons a physi cian to the wounded man's assistance. One of these unfortunates called on Dr. O. P. S. Plummer yesterday, when It was found that about half the first Joint of the thumb had been cut off diagonally. The case called for anaesthetics, and an amputa tion of the first Joint of the thumb, so the man was sent to the hospital. Those who follow the occupation of desultory wood-splitting about the streets seldom have means to tide them over the Idle spell such accidents necessitate, so the County Hospital has to take care of them. Men are frequently seen splitting wood In the manner mentioned and the careless way In which they use the ax in close proximity to the left hand often causes remarks from the passers-by. The more experienced chopmen are the ones to hurt themselves, as they become the most careless. A DAY ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER. A visit to Portland is Incomplete with out devoting at least one day to the Co lumbia River and Its magnificent scenery. You can leave Portland nt 9 A. M. any day on the O. R. & N. Co.'s palatial Portland-Chicago special trnin, lunch at The Dalles or In the dlnlng-car, be back at 4:30 P. M and have seen the most attractive portion of the Columbia, In making the trip by rail you obtain a near view of the many beautiful cascades, and as the track skirts the south bank of the river the stream and Its north shore are constantly in sight. Should you desire a ride on a river steamer, take the O. R. & N. Cos train at 9 A. M. any day except Sunday, for Cascade Locks, spend a short time there, and then board the steamer as she passes through the locks en route to Portland. A more extensive river excursion can i Easter Display of Misses' and Girls' New Trimmed Hats, Saturday, Mar. 30 Ji MAGNIFICENT The exhibit is the grandest COLLECTION collection of Misses' and Girls' Hats ever shown in Portland. Artistic, elegant hats at prices that make'their possession easily possi ble to you. Daintily trimmed hats malined and rosied, beribboned and enfoliaged are here for your inspection and judgment as to their merits. EASTER SALE OF FRENCH PATTERN HATS Picture New Idea Posters, Store the latest novelt y Come and see out. them. Special, each 25c Book 5000 cloth-bound books, Store gilt tops, covers are stamped in ink, titles in silver. Over 100 copyright titles. Pub lishers' price 50c, our special price IOC THE NOTION DEPARTMENT Special for Friday and Saturday, Silk frilled elastic side sup porter, with fancy buck- les, special per pair . . . c55C Satin pad, silk frilled hook-on supporters, special per pair elastic 25 c Fancy enameled garter buckles, regular 35c to 50c pair, special per pair 1 C Sale of Manicure, Lace, Em broidery, Button-hole Trimming Scissors and Shears, all - Q. at special discount &3 'Q A Til JiL r? f eaoa o o a o " " 15th Shipload 2000 yards of Bargains latest style VEILINGS, Tuxedo, Brussels Net, Sewing Silk, Chiffon, Plain Veiling, Dotted Veiling. Colors, black, navy, brown, . white, white on black, black on white; value 25c to 35c yard, special per yard 19 C Handker Ladies' white em chiefs. broidered hand kerchiefs, scalloped edge and hemstitched, regular 1 price 18c, 20c, special 12 C Toilet 2500 rolls and pack Paper ages, each contain ing 1000 sheets best quality pure tissue, regular price 10c package, special price per package 7c I SITE FOR THE 1905 FAIR SELLWOOD OFFERS THE OLD CITY VIEW TRACK. Snb-Board of Trade Have Taken the Blatter in Hand 220 Acres Can Be Secured. In spit of the storm, - the Sellwood Sub-Board of Trade held a largely at tended meeting at Firemen's hall Wed nesday evening, and among the Important measures discussed was that of making a strong effort to secure the Lewis and Clark exposition for that neighborhood by offering ground. D. M. Donaugh pre sided, and E. B. Madden, secretary, read the minutes, and made the announcement that nearly iO names were on the roll. The tracts of land which the sub-board will offer as a site for the proposed Oriental exposition are the City View Park Association grounds, better known as the old race track, which contains 177.(5 acres, and also the Miller tract, which contains about 85 acres. The old race track ground Is a fine property, is high and commanding. It is between the W'llamette River and the Portland City & Oregon Railway line. Sellwood bor ders tho south boundary, and on the north side there Is still much vacant land that could be used also. The Miller tract Is between the electric railway and tho Milwaukle road, and Joins 'Sellwood also. The Southern Faclflc Railway Is about half a mile eastward. After much discussion the scheme was regarded as the county for repairs. It is desired that this part of Milwaukle street be made a county road again. Its condition Is such that loaded wagons can get through only with difficulty. W. Adams, H. Upham, and W. J. Camp bell were made a committee to ask the council to change some of the electric lights from Sellwood by placing them along the Milwaukle road In the dark places. It will be the duty of the Im provement committee to take action for tho general cleaning up of Sellwood, in cluding the clearing of the brush, and otherwise Improving tho appearance of that suburb. It was decided to hold reg ular meeUngs in Campbell's hall here after, and the next meeUng will be held April 5. Keep Jefferson's Name In Vierr. PORTLAND, March 2S. (To tho Edi tor.) It seems to me that Jefferson's name should be connected with our cele bration. It would nationalize It and mako It popular in the South. For example: THE JEFFERSONIAN CENTENNIAL OF LEWIS AND CLARK'S EXPLORATION. The Southern Republics would be large ly represented If they were treated with dignity and consideration and invited in true Spanish style. They know us. for they eat Columbia River salmon and often ask about this great country. They would bo proud to exhibit their wonderful pro ductions and the contents of their mu seums. They have railroads running down to the Pacific Ocean, and ocean steamers could pick them up and set them down where tho Columbia roils down to tho sea. C. BEAL. Greater American Exposition. BOISE, Idaho, March 26. (To the Edl- CtY VW PAFZKASSOCATOA TtfACT OLD RACE' TRACK J N A LAOO TRACT I M t SSIlLWOOb PAHK AVENUE 1 MILLER TRACT SITE FOR 1005 FAIR OFFERED BY SELLWOOD BOARD OF TRADE, bo had by leaving Ash-street dock, Port land (dally except Sunday), at 8 P. M. for Astoria, on the O. R. & N. Co.'s fast, electric-lighted steamer "Hassalo," arriv ing at Astoria, 100 miles distant, about daylight; returning, leave Astoria at 7 A. M. (except Sunday), arriving at Port land about 5 P. M. All meals can be had on the steamer, and altogether the trip Is most delightful, restful and comfort able. Particulars of Willamette River trip can also be had upon application at the O. R. & N. Co.'s city ticket office, Third and Washington. Telephone 712. entirely feasible' and a committee will take the matter In hand for future action. There was much enthusiasm over the proposition, and the entire neighborhood will put forth Its best efforts to secure the big exposition. A general Improvement committee was appointed, composed of A. F. Miller. F. C. Sellwood. and E. L. Corner. Pro fessor Edward Wells. A. N. Wills, and B. F. Smith were appointed a committee to see the County Commissioners and City Council and ascertain whether that part of Milwaukle street northward from Holgate street can not be remanded to tor.)The most appropriate name for the big fair to be hold in Portland In 1903 Is: GREATER AMERICA EXPOSITION. When New York annexed Brooklyn and other towns. It became known as Greater New York, and the celebration of that event was called "Greater New York Celebration." The annexation by the United States of America of the vast ter ritory which Lewis and Clark were in strumental in acquiring, and the later an nexaUon of Alaska and tho Hawaiian and Philippine Islands has made of this coun try a Grectec-Amerlca, and these great e m B a n 9 m AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BY ORDERING YOUR EASTER MILLINERY TODAY "HAWES" HATS FOR MEN. EASTER STYLES, DERBYS OR FEDORAS. ALWAYS 53.00 EA. Reg. 5QCent Handkerchiefs 27 cea. For today and tomorrow we offer 26 dozen pure Irish linen- handkerchiefs, hand hemstitched or drawnwork handsome designs, regu lar 50c value at 27c ea. in the Basement Good Gas Mantles, 10c. Potts' Sad Iron Handles, 8c. Tin Bread Pans, 3o. Wood Knife Box, Ho. Earthenware Teapot, 17c. 9-arm Clothes Rack, 49c. Easter Vases Venetian, Austrian and Bohemian styles. Large variety of shapes and sizes (Basement) Ladies' Neckwear Values 78c. Special values in Easter for to day .ana row. Lot Of fancy stocks with ties and spike ends, also stocks with four-in-hand and buckle, and plain gold collars, black stitched. All are regular $1 values. Your choice, 78c ea. lsf J X fr Jfi I I HI -"-J7fc Small lot of hemstitched and corded taffeta stock and tie, 25c value at 21c Swiss Muslins Handsome new arrivals in embroidered Swiss Mus lins. Latest effects, that ar rived late yesterday after noon. Combinations are white and black, blue and white, lavender and ecru, pink and white. The de signs show the hand of a master in the art. 45 inches wide. 60c yd., 85c yd., $1.50 yd., $1.75 yd. Groceries Fairbank's Gold Dust, 15 c. Germea, 20c. Cream of Wheat, 2 pkgs., 35c. Perfection Table Salt, 8c. French Peas, 20c. French Mushrooms, 20c. Russian Caviar, 20c. Schepps's Fruit Puddings, assorted flavors, 3 for 25c. Bayle's Salad Dressing, 20c. Bayle's Worcestershire Sauce, 10c. Popcorn, 5c lb. Maine Sugar Corn, 10c can. rVIrTinTi Pplvni V.-mlmnr A. V J Great Glove Sale "Perrins" famous Gloves for ladies, at greatly reduced prices. Two particular lines of these high-grads gloves are offered for today and to morrow at a considerable re duction. Every pair perfect and the Meier & Frank guarantee for satisfactory wear. Thou sands of women will testify to their good qualities, and we of fer this opportunity as an in ducement for thousands of oth ers to learn how o'nnri their ara 600 pairs of "Perrins" Manhattan Gloves for ladies, 2 clasp, Paris-point back, pique sewed. All the new Spring shades, all sizes. The most desirable gloves we have in stock. For today and xfe tomorrow, your choice . . . n w A " Yesterday's price, $1.75. tyf 9 $ - 500 pairs of "Perrins" La Mure Gloves, 3-clasp, over seam, self and fancy embroidered back, all the lead ing Spring shades, all sizes. For $& today and tomorrow, your choice IT Yesterday's price, $1.75. qJ k Today 613th Surprise Sale 43 990 Pieces CutWork Shams Regular value 75c, $1 and$1.25. For the 613th Friday Surprise Sale we offer a great purchase of the most desirable "Spachtel" goods at the lowest prices ever quoted ongoods of quality. Shams 32x32, Bureau Scarfs 18x54, Stand or Center Pieces 18x36. Best patterns, immense va riety. Sale is of special interest to hotal and boarding- house-keepers. Regular 75c, $1, $1.00, $1.25 values. J jsecona uoorj Attentio 1 f j&zyb' Five opportunities for you to practice economy. This Is always a good men's store, but we've made soma especially inviting prices on new spring goods for those who buy today or tomorrow. Read : bO doz. men s linen' Hand kerchiefs, i. and 1-in. hems, regular 35c value Men's Viola silk Half-Hose, fast colors red, purple, blue, tan and black, reg lar 50c kind M en's light-weight wo ol Un dershirts and Drawers right weight for Spring wear, well made and trim med, regular $1 values Men's fancy percale Shirts in great variety of new patterns, cuffs to match. Big value at 8c Infants' Dept. We're complete outfit ters for little folks. Every thing for their comfort and aids to help you make them pretty. Novelty dresses large variety. New styles in caps. Christening robes. Baskets. Slips. Knit sacks, pretty styles. Socks, Bootees, Bibs. k Of interest Easter Card novelties at Book Department. Lace Collars in large va riety, ecru, white or black. Ostrich Boas, in black or gray, all lengths, many prices. New Ribbons all styles for all purposes. Fancy Hosiery, in superb variety. "Gendron" carriages and go-carts, $4.25 to $35. m m m m m 13 EH H J HEIER & FRANK COMPANY. aiiieaeo events should be celebrated by the hold Ins of a Greater America Exposition. W. D. PRATT. Xnmet Suggested by Correspondents. By M. L. Gumbert. Portland THE PACIFIC CENTENNIAL. EXPOSITION. By M. Bollack. Oregon City PACIFIC CENTENNIAL. AMERICAN AND ASIATIC GENERAL EXPOSITION. PACIFIC CENTENNIAL. AMERICAN. ASI ATIC AND EUROPEAN UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION By W. R. Wells, of Olalla, Or. PACIFIC STATES CENTENNIAL. OF PORT LAND. OREGON. By C. C. Marton, Portland world's northwest exposition. in memory of lewis and clark's exploration: By P. 8., Portland TRANSCONTINENTAL PATHFINDERS' CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION. ATLANTIC-PACIFIC PATHFINDERS' CEN TENNIAL FAIR. By E. D. Hagen. Grant's Pass. Or. THE PIONEERS' LEWIS AND CLARK CEN TENARY EXPOSITION. Remember Lewis nntl CInrlc. PORTLAND. March 23. (To the Edi tor.) I suggest: CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL OF LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION. They were the central figures and lead ers of the great expedition, which re ceived Its support from the discovery of the Columlba River by Captain Gray In May, 1792. He was the first man to carry the American flag around Cape Horn and up the Pacific Ocean. President Jefferson was the father of tho expedition. TJje men who accompanied the leaders, tne Indian tribes that gave aid and comfort, and the remarkable Indian woman should nil twpIvp nroner recognition. AH honor 1 to these heroes and the pioneers that fol lowed up the discovery and did so much to carry the flag and fame of the great Republic to the shores of the Pacific, and now to tho islands of the sea! R. R. DUNLAP. Switch on Front Street. PORTLAND. March 28. (To the Edi tor.) A local Item In this morning's Ore gonlan states, regarding some vacant property at the north end of Front street, that an Eastern man was looking over this property yesterday, and remarked that It was desirable on account of its location, if a railroad switch could be extended to It from the terminal grounds, and the ltemizer suggested that such a switch might be secured, "even as far up as Allen & Lewis' place." Now, tho question occurs. Why should the north end of Front street secure such a benefit while the south end is denied it? If a switch will beneAt Front-street prop erty "as far as Allen &. Lewis' place," It would equally benefit such property south of' that place, and It should be extended as far up as Jefferson street, connecting with the Southern Pacific, to be used, however, for freight business, and dur ing the nighttime only, under the neces sary restrictions. I am sure that If the Terminal Company. Instead of one single road, should ask for such a switch, under above conditions. Front-street property owners would all favor it. the Council would grant the franchise, and It would enhance the value of all Front-street property and mark a most important step In the Improvement of the city. PROGRESS. The Dnkc of York's Canada Trip. Chicago Chronicle. Montreal. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York have consented to crosa the continent and visit the Pacific Coast during their Canadian tour. But they are unable to extend the time origi nally allotted for their visit to Canada. Instead of returning from Australia by way of the Pacific Ocean and Canada, passing through this country from tho Pacific to the Atlantic by easy stages, U is the purpose of the royal party to re turn by way of Cape Colony, crossing the Atlantic to Halifax, thence by rail to the Pacific and return. Their lengthy tcicr will consume about half the time of their whole Canadian trip. CCI 3 A1AC I a 1 I i f Ww .309 Washington SI. 45 Cents 1 Dozen Cans Deviled Ham. 15 Cents Can Eagle Condensed Milk. 25 Cents 3 Cans Columbia Cream. 15 Cents 4-Pound Package Cudahy Washing Powder. 15 Cents 3-Pound Package Gold Dust. 35 Cents Two Pint Bottles Snlder's Catsup. 15-Cents 10-Pound Sack Graham Flour. 22 Cents 10-Pound Sack Farina. ' - 40 Cents Box Macaroni. Spaghetti or Vermicelli.