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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
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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
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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-
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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
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AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BY ORDERING YOUR EASTER MILLINERY TODAY
"HAWES" HATS FOR MEN. EASTER STYLES, DERBYS OR FEDORAS. ALWAYS 53.00 EA.
Reg. 5QCent
Handkerchiefs
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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.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.