n THE MOENTNG (TREGONTAN. WEDNESDAY, APKIL 10, 1901. eo) $ o - - a eiHoi's I9EieS9!g$a!l , WORTMAN & K OUR OPENING OF Muslin Underwear (2d Floor Annex) Is a showing worthy of your admiration. The latest fan cies that alert brains have conjured up from muslin, j cambriclong cloth, nainsook, embroideries, laces and rib bons are prominent in this gathering, Gowns from 50c to $8.50 ea Drawers from 19c to $3.00 pr Corset Covers,! 9c to $3.00 ea Petticoats from 50c to $25 ea All arranged for convenient inspection. BEST SELECT NOW. THE WARM SEASON IS NEAR. LADIES'. AND "WEf At 25c each SPECIAL OFFERING OF LEATHER GOODS Large center tables, second aisle from Washington street entrance, are filled with tasty Leather Belts, Coin Purses, Pocket Books, Shopping Bags, Finger Purses, Card Cases, Chatelaine Bagsf Music Rolls, etc. ANY OF THEM 25c EACH. ONE TRIAL W you" JJL " Women's ,And they need no one to bespeak favor for them. In style, comfort, quality and price, "Gloria" meets every possible shoe wish of women. Some types : BICYCLE AND GOLF BOOTS With 8-inch tops. In tan Russia leather. In black vici kid and box calf. SOUND, SUBSTANTIAL, SATISFYING SHOES THE BESTTO BE FOUND ANYWHERE AT RECEPTION TO M'KINLEY PORTLAND PLaXS IX CHARGE OF COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN. Legislative Committer Invites Gov ernor Geer to Accompany It to State .Line. Plans for President McKinley's recep tion in Oregon are taking form. The President will be met at the state line by a committee of eight members of the Legislature Senators Fulton, Kuykendall and Brownell, and Representatives Reeder, Roberts, McCraken, Briggs and Poor man. Governor Geer and staff will be invited to accompany tne Legislative com mittee. Arrangements for the reception .In Portland are in charge of a committee of 15. of which Ma or Howe is chairman. This lody has been Instructed to request the President to lengthen his visit to Portland. The Legislative committee met at the Imperial Hotel yesterday afternoon and adjourned to take part in a general meet ing of Portland resident in the United States Court room. Among 'those who attended -were: Senators Fulton, Kuy kendall, Representatives Reeder, Roberts, 3IcCraken and Briggs; Mayor H. S. Howe, Henry Hahn, president of the Chamber of Commerce; Samuel Connell, president of the Board of Trade; E. H. Kilham, president of the Manufacturers Associa tion; H. M. Cake, president of the Com mercial Club; Judge C. B. Bellinger, Judge W. B. Gilbert, John H. Hall, Unit ed States District Attorney, Colonel James Jackson, General- Owen Summers, General C F. Beebe, -J. M. Long, United States Senator Joseph Simon Solomon Hirsch, Senator F. P. Mays, George A Steel, F. V. Holman, Sanderson Reed, Judge John B. Cleland, David M. Dunne and Messrs. Shaw and Capron, of the Ohio Society. Mayor Howe was elected chairman, and Sanderson Reed secretary. - On motion of Mr. Hahn, Chairman Rowe was directed to appoint a committee of 15 on arrangements, of nhicK he should be a member, and chairman." This will 'be called the executive committee. It has pov, er to appoint subcommittees and make all arrangements. A general discussion of plans of enter tainment of the Presidential party fol lowed. A trip down the Columbia and a committee of women to meet the party were among the suggestions. t Mr. Hall said the President's stay In Portland would lie too short, and that steps should be taken to have the time extended. These matters -were referred to the executive committee. Representative Briggs' motion that the executive committee and those present at the meeting Invite Governor Geer and staff to accompany the Legislative com- mittee to the state line prevailed. Sub sequently the Legislative committee met and decided that it should extend the In- vitation to Governor Geer. A letter from Ashland to the effect that that city is the proper place for the wel come to President McKinley upon his ar rival In Oregon, nas referred to the exec utive committee. Senator Fulton asked whether the ex ecutive committee would send a delega tion to meet the President, act as a body, or appoint another committee. Mayor Rowe said his understanding was b Novelty Ribbons AT HALF Soft silk Louisine ribbons in choice styles, cord or lace stripe, and newest Spring colorings. 3 and 31-2 inch widths, and full 25c values at I2cyd ESPECIALLY NICE FOR NECKWEAR. SALE OF Black Dress Skirts at $3.79 ea $6.00 values, perfectly tailored. All-wool cheviot and serge, nearsilk or perca- line lined. Late gored shape. SPLENDID GARMENTS FOR SUCH LITTLENESS OF PRICE. MISSES' HATS We are constantly adding new new styles of trimmed hats, and promise you the most stylish hat for less money than any other store in Portland. Ask to see our POPULAR-PRICE HATS At $4-98 ea Well worth $8.00 and $10.00, and they're stylish, too. t Foulard Silks only 47c yard Interesting tidingsfor women whose dress plans are not yet completed. All new, attractive patterns in 14 colorings. Every piece a full 60c value. GET THE DRESSMAKER AT WORK ON THEM AND BE READY FOR THE PRETTY DAYS COMING. OF OUR Shoes BICYCLE AND STREET OXFORDS Mannish styles. Patent leather, with dull kid tops; and box calf, with heavy ex tended soles. 3.50 pr that the committee to be appointed by him will look after the President while he is in Portland. "There should be a committee from Portland,'' said Senator Fulton. Mayor Rowe said he understood that Governor Geer will appoint a committee representing all parts of Oregon to meet the President at the state line: City Attorney Long moved that a Port land committee be appointed to act with Governor Geer's state committee. The suggestion was referred to the executive committee. The meeting discussed the proposal to appoint a general reception committee, and the wish of the old soldiers to meet President McKinley, in a body, and in case there is a parade to have a place near him. No action was taken. Mayor Rowe will appoint the executive committee today. ENTRIES CLOSE TONIGHT. Xo Dogs Can Get Into the Bench Show After This Day. The bench ehow of the Portland Kennel Club begins April 17, but the entries close today. After 12 o'clock tonight, no entry can be made for any cause whatsoever for this show. A number of solid silver cups have been promised to the club which have not yet been shown in Feldenheimer'e window, but it Is expected that they will be exhib ited in a day or two. The classes of dogs for which these special prizes are to be given have not yet been determined by the bench show committee, for the rea son that they desire to give these cups to classes well represented by entries. The committtee is waiting until the en tries close. The club desires to announce that all doge will be fed and exercised by the club, unless the owners desire to do so. . By depositing $5 a dog may be taken from the bench shov, for exercise from 7 to 10 o'clock in the morning and from 5 to 6 In the evening, and this deposit of $5 will also allow any person to take a dog from the bench show at the close of the show each evening and return the dog by 10 o'clock the following morning. At the close of the show the $5 will be returned unless the dog Is not properly returned to the show. Entries must be made with the secretary. W. W. Peaslee, 452 Sher lpck building, Third and Oak streets. The necessity for closing the entries is to com-, plete the catalogue by the time the show opens. The catalogue will contain the name of very dog and the class in which he Is entered. After tonight no one, not even an ofllcer of the club, can have a! dog entered. So entries, not yet made, must bs made today. MUSICIANS' CARNIVAL. Answering an oft-repeated question, the committee In charge of the Carnival at the Exposition hall, on Saturday next, have decidpd to introduce the prevailing custom in Eastern cities at functions, of this nature, and permit maskers to wear their disguise the entire evening if thSy so elect. There will be no request to unmask. All are assured that absolute good order will be maintained. The large lit of valuable prizes on exhibition at 113 Third street, and free concerts daily, afternoon and evening. Tickets on sale. Prizes distributed on door admission In clude unricrht Diano. fine Slnc-pr swinn- machine, ladies' bicycle and dozens of oth er userul articles. Tickets, 50 cents. Mar dl Gras "parade Thursday at 12 M. Pickled sheepskins are articles 'cf export 'irom Australia to the United States. Wow ready for your inspection Jin exceptionally large, varied, and most carefully selected assortment of SHIRT WAIST FABRICS Tard Corded English, Chambray, 20c White Waist Madras 15c Imported Dimity 25c Linen Ginghams 38c New Waist Cloth. 18c Galatea Cloth 18c New Fancy Percales 15c Genuine Old Fashioned German Shirt Waist Linens, 60c to$i yd Chudda Summer-Weight Shirt Waist Flannels 50c yd Scotch Shirt Waist Flannels .- 40c, 45c, 50c yd Silk and Wool Shirt Waist Flannels 50c and 65c yd Silk Stripe Challies Embroidered Wool Taffetas Jtlbatross and Batiste Lansdownes Many fabrics of fancy weave, difficult to describe in an an- f nouncement, are also shown. and new ideas now from our stock of new Shirt Waist Fabrics. 9 $ 0-0 tHnMiHHMHHtMtMHttHtHHH .h-' M .&i K3f 1 RESTORED TO THE FORCE FOUR POLICEMEN WHO WERE DIS CHARGED. Circuit Court Holds the - Removal Was Contrary to the LawOne Dissenting Opinion. A decision was rendered in the police men's case yesterday that the order of their removal be canceled, and that they be restored to their positions. It was held that the men are under th.e .civil' service rules and can only be discharged from the force for the causes stated In the charter, namely, insubordination, mis-t conduct, Inefficiency or violation of any' law. The next move of the policemen will be to sue for their salary from July 1, 1900 The names of the officers are Charles Venable, Patrick Murray, Moses Waller and W. O. Stitt". The court was divided in its opinion. Judge Sears held that they could be re moved if the Commissioners were actual ly out of funds, but the admission of the City Attorney 'that there was $18,000 in the police fund and the fact that the Commissioners appointed other men at the next meeting was evidence that they did not act in good faith. Judge Cleland held that the Commis sioners could not remove for any cause except those mentioned In the charter. Judge George dissented. His opinion was that the Commissioners, when the funds were short, not only had the right to remove men, but it was their duty so to do, and that the removal abolished the offices. The fact that some of the men were reappointed or taken back, and that the CommissToners subsequently increased the detective force by appoint ing John F. Kerrigan and Frank Snow had nb bearing on the, law" of the case. A wrongful act or two of them would not effect the matter. Judge George also held that tha petition was defective be cause the Police Commissioners were named only as a body instead of individ ually. Judge Sears reviewed the case and then stated that h and Judge Cleland had arrived practically at the same conclu- siont and, speaking, further, His Honor said "It is contended that the Commis sioners had no right to do away with the men when they were without funds. I have reached the conclusion that while this may be done they cannot discriminate between the men. Again by appoint ments mad by the board at a later meet ing. th lack of funds was not proved, and the two chcumstances are not consist, ent. I am individually of the opinion that tht act of removal was erroneous. Judge Cleland is of the opinion that the Com missioners could not remove except for cause. Ths opinion of the court therefore' is that they were in error." Judge George, in his dissenting opinion, said in part: I am not able to agree with, the decision of the majority of the court. I believe there Is In "the city charter a well-founded distinction between removal of an Incumbent from office and an abolishment of the office for econom ical reasons. The civil service provision of th city charter prevents removal from office ex cept for inefficiency or misconduct, on charges made and trial had. These provisions on their face relate only to removals from office, and In my opinion do not prevent the head of ttie Police Department from abrogating the office Itself when limited taxable funds tnake it necessary and proper to do so. To my mind the city charter plainly indi-, cates that no city department Is required or authorized to keep useless officers; hut, on the contrary, it appears to be a duty to abrogate them and to so regulate expenditures as not Jo exceed appropriations and to abolish the Yard Fancy Madras 25c French Batiste 15c Fancy Dimity 1 5c Oxford Cheviot 20c German Cloth 15c Corded Ginghams 1 5c New Fancy Cambric 1 5c Wash Silks Embroidered Crepes Turkish Mohair Crepes Nampil Pure Dye Waist , Silks, etc. You can get a great many good mWGLESi Now is the time to buy your bi cycles and 132-134 Sixth street is the place. A complete line of Col umbia, Hartford, Vedette, Spalding and Nyack bicycles on hand ready for delivery. Bicycles to suit every purse $25, 30 $35, $40, 50, $60 and $75. Columbias with cushion frames now on exhibition. Call and examine them. Bicycle Sundries at popular prices. ' Wheels sold on easy payments. extra officers, and that civil service provisions tn such emergencies do not apply. To my mind there is a broad distinction between removing an Incumbent of an office in order to get rid of one man so that the office may be open for some new incumbent all of which civil serv ice regulates and the removal of the office Itself for reasons of public economy. After the decision was rendered, John F. Xogan, attorney for the policemen, no tified Chief McLauchlan that the men were ready to resume .work. The Chief was not prepared to act and took time to consider the matter. -MISSIONS OF THE .ORIENT. Condition; of Native Population Slakes Worlc Necessary. At 'the semi-annual meeting of the Co lumbia River Branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, of the Meth odist Episcopal Church, yesterday, much Interest was manifested ln the reports from the Northwest and China, Malaysia and India. The society Is growing in membership and power for good with each successive meeting, and the interest taken In far-off missions is only Increased by, the intervening distance. The reports showed that many church debts were paid last year, and the annual thank-offering is expected to be more substantial than heretofore. A letter from Bishop David H. Moore, of Shanghai, was read by Mrs. A. N. Fisher. It treated of the success of the work in the Orient, which was gratifying, even considering the troubles In China, which -are now believed to be ended. The sopietyJs echool at Nagasaki, Japan, he described as a spfendid property and fine work, but the teaching force he consid ered Inadequate. Many of the mission aries In Nagasaki noble women fled from China during the recent troubles. He had recently visited Tien Tsin and Pekln, and found the society's property occupied at a handsome rent, by the armies. At .Pe kln, he preached to the girls and boys who had survived the 70-days' struggle. They seemed comfortable and cheerful, he said. Bishop Moore was 12 days in the Interior of China, being- borne from place to place by chairmen, and found the people re spectful and orderly. .In Oregon, the largest auxiliary membership of the socie ty is that of Taylor-Street Church, which numbers 85. Grace Church has the best list of subscribers to the Woman's Mis sionary Friend. In the afternoon, Mies Cranston, daugh ter of Bishop Cranston, of Portland, who recently returned from a tour of the world, which included a stay of several months in the Orient, spoke on "North China." Mrs. Alice Otto Selby, who was an evan gelist in Japan, spoke of "Village Life in Japan," a subject of which Americans know so little. She told of many villages where intemperance is universal among men, women and chlldrerf. This condition of the native population makes mission ary work necessary. The general executive committee of 1SD8 recommended the raising of $200,000 as a 20th -century offering, during the years" 1899-1900. Columbia River Branch was ap portioned $2000' of this. The objects to whlch"the offering of the branch will be devoted are the Singapore Deaconess Home, the Hlng-hua School, the Young Ladles' Institute in Eome; the Lucknow Woman's College and the Baroda Orphan-( age. The meeting was the most interesting and enthusiastic the society has held in many" years. SAN FRANCISCO. Tiz d T? W fn c cuamoT dai "YTT JElder sails from" AInsworth dock, Port- iana, ac-o jf.-ia., ja.pnr i&, ior an rran- Cisco. Lowest rates, 6 C Muslin i. te TMniKi iMr. birs ml V Special values in high-class Petticoats, lace and Hamburg (SECOND FLOOR) Kitchen Granite Pie Pans, 6c. Granite Rice Boilers, large size, 63c. Galvanized Slop Pails, 23c. Granite Wash Basins, 17c. Dover Egg Beaters, 6c. Good Brooms, 15c 14-in. Turkey Duster, 32c. 75-ft.Wire Clothesline, 14c 100-ft. Wire Clothes line, 18c. Clothes Pins, lc a dozen. Wall Paper Cleaners, 9c. Mop and Handle, 19c. Self-wringing Mop, 28c. Silk Eton Jackets Motormeti's $9.50 up Silk Eton Jackets in very large variety. All the newest styles, lace collars and Dres den effects, tucked or plain silks, handsomely made and trimmed throughout, $9.50 up Linen, chambray and zeph yr Shirt-waist Suits newest styles just received. Silk Waists in superb styles' All the new shades. TJnTira-pjiivfllQiti Shirt. Waictei. Bargains in Children's Coats. LOWEST BID REJECTED CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OP SECOND STREET. Board of Public Works Takes Up the Subject of Electric Wires In Buildings. ' A technical error in O. D. Wolf's bid lost him the contract for improving Sec ond street between Morrison and Madi son yesterday. Wolfs bid was the low est, but he bid on the curbing- by the lineal foot, -when the advertisement had called for vthe cubic foot, and so the Board of Public Works awarded the con tract to Smyth & Howard, whose bid was $147 higher. The conclusion was not reached by the Tjoard, however, until quite a lengthy dis cussion had been gone through with, and the board had been addressed by Mr. Moody, who acted as attorney for Smyth & Howard. In fact, the City Auditor had announced the Wolf bid as being the lowest of four competitors, and it needed only the formal vote to award the con tract to Wolf, when the attorney Inter rupted the proceedings and demanded that the contract be awarded his clients If any of the bids were to be accepted. City Engineer Chase explained that there is very little real difference between "cubic" and "lineal," as the figures in the curb would amount to about the same either way. The board was very desirous of saving the $140 for the tax payers, but, realizing that the work might be enjoined 1 It was awarded to Wolf, the members concluded to let the contract to the lowest bidder, in accord ance with a strict reading of the adver tisement. The total cost of the improve ment will be about $4500. A communication was received from the Board of Fire Commissioners, In which that body complained of the man ner In which electric wires are being attached to business edifices and dwell ings In Portland, as several fires had resulted recently. The Fire Commission ers suggested that the Board of Public Works pass a resolution governing the manner in which electric wires should be affixed, but failed to specify the changes needed. The matter was there fore referred back to the Fire Commis sioners with the request that a resolu tion covering the subject be submitted In writing, for deliberation at the next meeting. The Board of Public Works is anxious to regulate the running of wires through the city, when it is understood exactly what to do. A number of notices which .had been served on the owners of dilapidated side walks were returned to the board, in dorsed by the serving officiaras to whom the notices had been served on, and the City Engineer was ordered to repair the walks at the expense ,of, the property. The City & Suburban Railway Com Free Instructions in Art Needlework Today. (Third Floor) New Arrivals in Challi de Paris Handsome designs, 15c yard Underwear There's very important nrice today. On the main floor 'large elevators we oner rour exceptional values in undermuslins sure to interest every woman. Ask any lady in town about Meier & Frank's Cotton Underwear and you'll buy here, too. , Drawers 43c 12 dozen drawers, Hamburg trimmed, hemstitched and tucked, all sizes, full widths, big values, 43c. Hemstitched and tucked pet ticoats, dust ruffle, some embroidery trim med, exceptional value 83c On Special Bargain Counter Furnishin Continues, with unabated enthusiasm. The greatest selling of kitchen utensils and housekeeping goods Portland has ever known, and not without reason. Wonderful reductions all along the line, from an egg-beater to a clothes-horse. Make out your list of household needs and come quick. Some of the bargains are: Japanned Dust Pan, 6c. 12 qt. Tin Slop Pail, 23c. Crumb Pan and Brush at, pair, 16c. Scrub Brushes, lie each. Granite Iron Dippers, 12c. No. 8 Wash Boilers, 79c. Wire Dish Strainers, ,1 9c. Never-Slip Can Openers at 7c each. Flour Sifters at lie each. Small Coal Shovels, 3c. Wash Boards, 16c. WiUow Clothes Baskets, 72c Planet Dust Beaters at 20c and 25 c. Gallon Oil Can, 13c. Knife Box, lie. Small Brushes, 3 c. 4-in. Screw Driver, 10c. Water Pails, 19c and- 22c. Conductors' Regular value, $16.50. (Second Floor) "Vital" brand Suits for moto?men and conductors. Strictly all-wool material of the best wearing quality, regulation shade of blue, all pockets strongly re-In-forced. Conductors' suits have all the necessary pock ets for change, register books, .transfers, etc., chamois lined. Buttons free for the employes of Fortland Rail way Co., City & Suburban and East Side Railways. AH sizes, double-breasted styles, regular $16.50 suits, this j week $14.35. (Second Floor) MEIER & FRANK COMPANY pany desires to repair Its portion of Mor rison street, between Front street and the entrance to the Morrison-street bridge, a distance of 200 feet, but the company has no franchise for that par ticular block. An ordinance has been drawn up and submitted to Richard Will iams, who will see that the Interests of the city are properly guarded before rec ommending its passage. The matter will come before the next meeting of the board. The contract for improving Garfield avenue was 'awarded to N. B. Golden for $848 20, he being the lowest bidder. The contract for improving East Third was awarded to Archie Mason for $369. The board decided to advertise for bids for 150 yards of screened gravel and 150 yards of crushed rock, to be delivered at points about the city to be designated by the City Engineer. The material will be used in repairing macadamized and graveled streets, and the move is an en tering wedge of an era of street repairs about to be Inaugurated by Mr. Chase. BACKTO SIMPLE METHODS. Water Will Be Raised for Irrigation by Primitive Wheels. Irrigation by steam pumps on the Co lumbia River, Dr. N. G. Blalock thinks, Is too expensive, so he Is discarding his steam engine and setting up water wheels to be turned by the current of the river at his island farm opposite Coyote Sta tion. "The power of the Columbia River Is practically unlimited," Dr. Blalock said yesterday at the Perkins, "as the current runs at six miles an hour by the Island at low-water stages, and 10 miles In times of freshet. We simply set barges out in the river- and attach p&ddje-whecls to them. Sprocket chains from each of these wheels will utilize all the power, as they will be attached to the main pump shaft. The pump Itself will be an endless chain of one-gallon buckets, and has been known among Pacific Coast miners for years as the Chinese pump. There is very little wasteof water, and the con trivance Is so simple that there is noth ing to get out of order: therefore delays and expensive repairs, will not be counted on. The height the water has to be raised Is 33 feet at an average stage of the river. One of these pumps Irrigated the orchard on the Island last year, and I have confi dence in being able to keep 500 acres of alfalfa moistened by the simple power Mexican hats ". Hawaiian hats, silver braid . Shirt waist Balbriggan underwear for men Black sateen underskirts, special Ladles' fancy hose .....!. Children's hose, 5 to 8J& fast hlack per CLARY'S "THE FAIR" : m doinsrs in Muslin Underwear bargain counters front of Drawers 25c A great lot of plain tucked drawers, wide hemstitched ruffle, good material, well made, all sizes, 25 c. Special lot of pretty gowns in V-shaped and high neck, hemstitched: and embroidery trim med, all sizes $1.25 values. trimmed, exclusive novelties. M Granite Coffee Pot, 33c. No. 8 Granite Teakettle, 56c. Granite Bread Pans, 18c. Granite Stew Kettle, 32c. 5-qt. Saucepan, 33c. Challenge Wringers re duced to $1.49. Twin Match Safes, 3 c. Sharpening Steels, 16c. Dover Xgg Beater3, 6c. Lamp Chimneys, 3 c. Water Glasses, 25c doz. Tin Cuspidor3, 7c. Mrs. Potts' Sad Irons, at 89c set. Potato Masher, 7c. Pan Cake, Shovel, 4c. Bread Boards, 19c. Tack Pullers, 6c each. Wood Faucets, 5c each. Suits $14.35 Suits $14.35 J and pump next Fall, as we can build as . many barges as we desire, and, once st t to running, the subsequent expense is 1 light." j Dr. Blalock has seen several attempt . to irrigate alonir the Columhtn Riv.r v.,. Avnonofva fin1 chlnKnn.A nMui i . .-r-""- civ. t.uMuiaio luuvmnery, out does, not consider any of them a suecBa. m More Money for Salem PontofHce. WASHINGTON, April o. The Supervis ing Architect has altowml th famnh.i i uuuaing company, contractors for tht , Salem Postofflce, to put In addition li foundation work for that building, for wmen an aaauionai allowance of $215 will De made. This extra foundation bas neen found necessary on account of thv cnaracter or tne ground in one point. . The cold raln3 have not been good for I the new crop of Denny pheasants, says an Oakvllle correspondent. Many of the Diras are sitting now, but their eggs are on the -ground and will not hatch on ac count of the cold. SPRAINED f-3 ANKLE Quickly cured with our Elastic Anklet, etc. Send for self-measuring blank, and nrices. WOODARD, CLARKE &CO. Stockings, Crutches and Trusses r 4th and Washington Sts., Portland, Or. 329 WASHINGTON Under the Imperial Hotel $0.33 .15 39 .26 1.38 , , jg pair",,,,.., ., ,15 m gsSale i M ffef- x ii.SI