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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1903. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF The Oreffonian'B Telephone. OREGON. Cpuntine Room Majn Maraglntr Editor JJ"J City Editor Main ICO Composing Room M'n, East Side Office - Superintendent Bulldlns Ked COLUMBIA. Counting Room Editorial Room 1?2 Composing Room ""o Enne Room -J0 AMUSEMENTS. MARQXAM GRAND THE ATBR Tonight at S15 o'clock. Miss Elizabeth Kennedy and company. In "Captain Jinks or the Horse Marines.'1 CORDRAY'S THEATER TWs . .evenlnc at 8.15. John Crittenden "Webb s Sandy Bot tom." THE BAKER THEATER Evening at ,8:15. the Nelll Stock Company In "Alabama. Hoots Obstuuct Sewers. The city's sewer-rc-palr guard arc having a hard time endeavoring to clear out a choked eewer In front of the Bishop Scott Acad emy on Everett street, between Nine teenth and Twentieth. By getting down a manhole Into the aewer and probing it With long sticks fastened together an ob struction was located. A shaft was then sunk down over this obstruction, the sewer bruken into, and It was found that it was choked by a mapa of root fibers throv,n out by a rootlet from an elm ehaiZe tree, which had found an entrance to the .sewer through a slight defect. The obstruction was reapved, but the sewer remained choked and another obstruction wzs located, which proved to be of the same nature as the first, and still the sewer was not cleared. More roda were run into the sewer and a third obstruction -war? located. A third shaft was sunk and this obstruction was found to be a mass of root fibers from another elm tree. There is a row of rather handsome elm treea along the block In front, "of the acaJcmy, and the repairers are wonder ing how may obstructions they will have to remove to open the sewer in front of this block. Of course, they are inclined to hold the elm trees responsible for all the trouble and expense In connection with the clearing out of the sewer, but if it had been made so tight that no rootlet of the elms could have found its way into the sewer, there would have been no ob structions in It. Celebiiatino a Successful Yeah. The private dining-room of the Commercial Club was enlivened yesterday by a special luncheon prepared for the agency force of the Equitable Life, who epent the af ternoon at the club rooms in order to celebrate the close of the most success ful year which the Equitable Life has ever experienced, as well as the moat successful year of the Oregon agency since its organization. The best of feel ing prevailed and while the inner man was amply taken care of, the mind was by no neans neglected. Many entertain ing incidents of the agency corps' past year's experiences were related and con gratulatory telegrams ' from the home office, commending the splendid results attained, were received with Intense en thusiasm. Special satisfaction was ex pressed at the home officers' laudatory mention of the quality of the risks placed on its books by the Oregon agency, which has kept the death rate phenomenally small and Increased the renewal collec tions to $233,000. Considering Oregon's sparse population this Is an enormous sum, and proves conclusively that the in suring public ",of the state holds the Equitable Life in high esteem. Before leaving for their homes in different parts of the state the agency force pledged Manager Samuel, that, notwithstanding the large gains of the past year, 1903 would witness a still greater increase. New Wells-Fakgo Baiin. The new barn for Wells, Fargo & Co., at Eleventh and Lovejoy streets, is practically com pleted and will probably be occupied the first of next week. It is of two stories in height, ana Is "75x100 feet, with a 25-foot driveway occupying the remainder or tne quarter-block. The interior fittings and furnishings of the place will surpaes any thing of the kind in the city. Electricity and gas for lighting will be provided in every department, and steam radiators for heating and supplying hot water for the harness-room and lavatories, which are fitted with marble basins. There will also he a bathroom for the employes, fur nished with a gas-heating apparatus, which heats water enough for a bath be fore one can tell the time on his watch. The style in which the company furnished this building may give a hint of the style of hulldingMt will soon erect at Fourth and Yamhill streeta "Work on New Sewers. "Work was commenced Monday on the sewer to be constructed in Halsey street, in Holladay's addition. It is quite an extensive job, and the first sewer improvement Inaugur ated this year. The weather was so fav orable for such work and there is so much of it to be done this year that the temptation to get this job started could not be resisted. The sewer in Morrison Etreet was started just before New Year's and a trench dug half way across Fourth street, to the disgust of teamsters, but the work has not progressed any further, and as the weather seems to be unsettled in its course for the next month or two, there is no telling when these sewers will be completed. They have, however, hot been delayed any by work being started on them. Factoiiy Foundation Fintshed. The extensive and expensive piling foundation for the proposed tin-can factory, on the water front, near thefoot of Fourteenth street, on which Messrs. Ferguson & Houston, of Astoria, have been engaged for some time, has. been completed as far as their contract extends. As there has been no movement toward going further with the work they have removed their plant. Some are beginning to fear that the scheme for7 building the factory has been abandoned, but this does not appear nicely m view of the large amount that has been expended on the foundation, and the energetic manner in which the work was urged ahead from the start. Arrested Under Suspicion. Several worthless characters were brought into the Police Station yesterday morning by Detectives Kerrigan and Snow. John D. Potter, Joe Duffy. Leo Brown, and Violet Moore were arrested in different parts of the city, but it is thought thai they all belong to the same gang. The detectives believe that thus is the gang that has been causing so much trouble, throwing brlcks tnrougn windows, breaking in doors, and committing other petty thefts. The mem bers will be held until some evidence can be obtained against them, or this failing they will be asked to leave the city with all possible speed. Handsome Elms Preserved. A con crete sidewalk is being constructed on the east side of Third street at the inter section of Jefferson, in front of the prop erty which was for many years the home of Rev. George H. Atkinson. There are six handsome elm trees along the curb in front of the property and they are not to be removed on account of Ihe sidewalk. They were procured from the East and started by Mr. Atkinson nearly 40 years ago, and are now shapely and handsome trees about a foot in diameter and will be allowed to flourish in, memory of him. To Tear "Up East Burnside Street. Property-owners on East Burnside street are now to have an opportunity to see what .kind of n improvement was made on that street, as it is to be opened up by a trench for a water main, This main is to be an eight-inch one, and to extend from East Eighth to East Twenty-eighth street, and will be a great benefit to the residents on the street. "Work on the job has been commenced, and it will be pushed to completion as rapidly as prac ticable. Removal Notice. "We are now located In our new store. Park and Oak streets; "both phones Main 13S. Store open every day in the year from 8 A. M. to 11 P. M. Transcontinental Machine Company, coin operating machines, novelties, etc Attornet E. H. Cahaxjn has moved his law office to room 327 Chamber of Commerce building. Oregon 'phone. North, SOL , Wise Bros., dentists, The Failing. FciotBlown Roses Plentiful. Full- blown roses are to be seen now in many places about the city. They had pretty well disappeared before Christmas, but the warm chinook wind of several days past has caused quite a number of buds to expand into bloom. There are also many species of flowers In bloom, from violets up, and people who take pride in their gardens hope that there will not come any cold snap late in the season, as the sap has notv ceased flowing in rose bushes and shrubbery. A sharp frost would do much damage. The Winter has been a banner one so far and vegeta tion is more luxuriant than usual at this season. A gardener said yesterday that, owing to the remarkable fine Fall weath er, he had raised two crops of potatoes on one patch of ground last year. After digging the first one he let the ground rest for three weeks and planted the sec ond crop on August 17. The yield was very good, but he. irrigated them plenti fully in their early stages and did not dig them till after the ralnsbegan. Portland Presbttbrt Meets. The Portland Presbytery held a meeting yes terday in the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. V. Milllgan and Rev. J. R. Welch were authorized to visit Southern Tilla mook and organize a church on January 18. Rev. F. A.Mixsell was received Into the presbytery. A call from the church of Oregon City was extended to Rev. Mr. Mixsell. which he signified his intention of accepting. Arrangements were made for the installation service. Attention was called to the fact that the General Assem bly, which meets in Los Angeles the com ing Summer, has not planned to visit Ore gon or Washington. A committee was appointed to make every effort to have the commissioners visit the Northwest, composed of Dr. E. P. Hill. Dr. W. S. Holt. Rev. W. S. Gilbert. EWers William M. Ladd and S. P. Lockwood. Dr. Hill was asked to confer with Dr. Henry Van Dyke, present moderator, with a view to have him pay Portland a personal visit. Growth or the Printing Business. The number of Job printing offices in Portland at present Is about 40, large and email, while 30 years ago there were three. About half these offices arc small affairs, the proprietors of which do their own work. There are about 20 in which a large number of men are employed and the proprietors of which are united in an as sociation named In honor of the Inventor Benjamin Franklin. The printers have a union for their protection, and the em ployers have an association for theirs. There Is harmony and good feeling be tween employes and employers at present, but, of course, the employes are looking forward to becoming employers, and the employers are looking out to' see that they do not have to become employes in the service of those they now employ, and so all are trying to do what Is best. The em ployes now have to work nine hours a day, "but they hope to have an eight hour day by and by. Cooking Lesson on Smelt. The famous Columbia River smelt was the subject of a most appetizing demonstration lecture given by Miss Voorhees yesterday after noon at the School of Domestic Science. In one of Mira Voorhees' recipes for smelt she stuffs the fish with a savory onion seasoned mixture and bakes it in the oven, and another attractive way of serv ing them is in pates or In the form of pates, as they are not chopped, but are rolled' Into a ring, breaded and baked. A delicious clam soup was also made. The soup was creamy In consistency, well seasoned, and best of all, the clams were tender. Miss Voorhees says that for the clam soup, either little neck or razor clams may be used, but when obtainable the razor clams are better. In cooking them she avoids excessive heat, as this hardens and toughens them. On next Tuesday the same lecture Is to be re peated, with ' the addition of several new recipeo. Special Officers Appointed. The reg ular meeting of the Police Commission was held Monday afternoon. Charles Clark and C. J. Laird were appointed special officers for the steel bridge, but will not receive any pay from the Police Department. The resignation of H. C. Wilson was accepted. 'Bills for the past month were read anfl approved, and the meeting adjourned after a session of less than half an hour. Ladies' gymnasium and swimming classes start tonight at Y. M. C. A. gym New private locker-room and shower baths. Class fee $2.50 till June 1. Join now. Fourth and Yamhill streets. Bird Pictures and Lecture for bene fit of John Burroughs Society at Unitarian Chapel tonight at 8 o'clock. Admission 25c F. O. E., No. 4, brothers will have grand stag social Friday evening. Brothers and friends invited. "Ben Hun" flour. Rogge & Storp, dis tributing agents for State of Oregon. BIRD TALK TONIGHT. John Burrouslia Society Will Give Stereopttcon Entertainment. What has been said by an expert to be the most charmlnr and lifelike picture of bird life ever shown In Portland will be seen at the stereopticon entertainment on birds by the John Burroughs Club tonight at the chapel of the Unitarian Church, it Is a view of a dinner party in a family of chickadees. The matronly air of the mother is contrasted with tho ecstasy of a hungry little rormandizer, who, all a-flutter. Is in the act of taking the worm from his mother's beak. Next to him on the limb of the tree Is another blrdling, his head tucked softly down among his downy feathers, the perfect picture of contentment and satiation, while poised belligerently on the end of the branch is his cross and hungry broth er, with restless wings, a fighting eye and a wideopen mouth. This picture has been named, "Present, Past and Future" The photographs were taken by W. L. Flnley and H. T. Bohlman. The lecture, "Oregon Birds Caught With a Camera." will be given by Mr. Finley. Dr. Woods Hutchinson will make the introductory remarks. PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. E. F. Blaine, a society leader of Se attle, is at tho Portland. . R. A. Miller, a prominent attorney of Oregon City, Is in the city. S. Schmidt, a cold-storage man of As toria, is a guest of the Imperial. J. P. Isaacs, a -wealthy flour mill man of Walla Walla, Is staying at the Imperial. George W. McBride, ex-United States Senator, Is registered at the Imperial from St. Helens. P. W. Madsen, a prominent furniture dealer of Salt Lake City, Is a guest of the Portland. F. Patton. of Astoria, is registered at the Imperial with his wife. Mrs Patton is a well-known hanker of the seaeoast city. J. A. Wolfe, of the Wolfe-Morse Com pany, of this city, left on last night's train for San Francisco on business for the firm. , James W. Shoup, United States Marshal for Alaska, and brother of the ex-United States Senator from Idaho, Is registered at tho Portland. J. H. Bobbins, of Sumpter, a banker of of that city. Is at the Portland, accom panied by his wife Mr. Robblns Is visit lng his two sons, who are attending a private school In the city. John W. Snook, a deputy United States Marshal stationed at Skagway, Alaska, is in the city. Mr. Snook is returning to the North from Salem, where he went to place some insane patients In the Asylum. Rev. W. O. Forbes, who has been at home sick for the past 10 days, leaves this morning for Lewlston and Central Idaho, where he will be engaged In holding spe cial services among the churches' for the months of January and February. J. A. Strowbrldge, who has been In poor health of late, will leave on the steamship Columbia this evening for -San Francisco, abcompanied by his wife and daughter. They will spend three months traveling in California for the benefit of Mr. Strow bridge's health. George l'Abbe, tho well-known sporting man of Seattle, his wife, two children and a maid, are registered at the Portland. The grand jury called In Seattle to in vestigate the rumored bribers of city of ficials by the gambling Interests went into session on Monday morning. Major J. McE. Hyde, United States Quartermaster's Department, who was as signed to duty here some time ago, ar rived Monday and took charge of the Quartermaster's Office here yesterday, relieving Chief Quartermaster Hathaway of the duty of disbursing officer for this station. Major Hyde was on duty last in the Philippines, and has been on furlough and came from San Francisco here. 1L K. Parsons and C. F. Tuttle, two wealthy stockmen of Utah, who have been visiting Portland, left for the East last night. Mr. Parsons will probably attend the livestock convention to be held In Kansas City on January 12 and 13. "I was Instrumental in bringing the livestock men to Salt Lake City some years ago," said Mr. Parsons yesterday, "but I would be very glad to see the convention come to Portland in 1904. It would mean a great deal for the cattle industry in Oregon, and the citizens here should make a vigorous effort to accomplish this. There arc other cities in the field that will try to secure the convention, and it will not come to Portland if the people here are sleepy about it." Deputy City Engineer A. M. Shannon, who has been visiting his old home in South Carolina for the past month, has returned and Is at his post in the City Hall looking the better for a vacation. He has seen all sorts of weather on his trip, from 33 below zero, while passing through Wyoming, up to sunshine and a polo game on Christmas at home. He says he saw no country so good as Ore gon while he was away. Of course parts of Missouri and Central Kentucky are beautiful, but 'there Is nothing there like Oregon, no fresh green grass, no bloom ing roses' at Christmas, and Mr. Shan non says he has made up his mind to tie to Oregon, which Is the country that suits him best of all. NEW YORK, JanT 6T (Special.) Northwestern people registered at New York hotels today as follows: From Portland L. Levinson, at the Earlington. From Tacoma J. Krels, at the Murray Hill; W. A. Sternberg, at the Victoria. From Seattle A. G. DImcomb, at the Vendome; A. R. Allen, at the Plaza; H. Morgan, at the Navarre; F. R. Hyde, at the Bartholdl. , From Spokane C. H. Williams, at the Victoria; U. S. King, at the Grand Union- NEWSPAPER HISTORY. Interesting: Paper Rend Before the "William G. Eliot Fraternity. The William G. Eliot Fraternity of the First Unitarian Church of this city Is striving to create an Interest in the study of historical subjects on the part of Its members. The general subject for tho season, which began October 14. 1902, and will close May 19 next. Is "Tho History of Oregon to February 14, 1S59." This has been divided into sub-topics, beginning with the earliest mention of Oregon and following along stop by step through tho various phases ot. development. On the first Tuesday of each month a special paper Is secured from some one who treats the subject assigned somewhat exhaustively. Last evening the topic was "The First Newspapers," and the paper was read by George H. Kimes, who has been gathering material relative thereto for more than 20 years. His paper, of .more than an hour's length, was listened to with the closest attention. It began with the advent jot the first printing press In Oregon, In April, 1S39, at Lapwal, now In Idaho, and followed Its career until it ceased active service In October, 1S4S, near Hillsboro. The career of the Spectator was reviewed from February 5, 1846, tho date of Its first issue, to March, 1S55, when it ceased to exist, being followed by the Oregon City Argus, which, after various changes, may be said practically to sur vive In the Oregon Statesman of today. The original press of the Spectator is yet doing good esrvice in the State Journal, of Eugene. The paper closed with 'giving somewhat In detail the early history of The Orego nlan, showing that the first paper in San Francisco, the Alta; the first paper in Portland, December 4, 1850; tho first paper north of the Columbia River, the Colum bian, September 11, 1852, and the first pa per in Seattle, tho Intelligencer, some time In 18G5, were printed upon one and the same press, and that the press was de stroyed In the great Seattle fire of 18S9. COMING ATTRACTIONS. "Princess Chic" Tomorrow. Tomorrow (Thursday) night, "Princess Chic." the delightful comic opera, which made such a good impression in this city last season, will again be seen at the Mar quam Grand Theater. According to the Puget Sound papers the company Is even superior to last year's organization, which was among- the best Portland enjoyed. Seats are now selling. "The Wronff Mr. Wright." Tho advance sale of seats will be gin tomorrow (Thursday) morning, at 10 o ciock, tor Harry Beresford in "Tho Wrong Mr Wright," which comes to the Marquam Grand Theater next Saturday night, January 10. "The Little Minister." Starting with the usual Sunday matinee the Neill stock company will present all next week J. M. Barrle's famous play. "The Little Minister." "The Little Min ister" is the play in which Maude Adams made such a tremendous hit. and is con ceded to be one of the best dramas ever written. The production of the play that will bo given by the Nelll stock company will be one of the best that has been seen In this Western country. The scene of the play Is laid In Scotland, In and around the little village of Thrums, and gives ample opportunity for the portrayal of the Scot tish characters whoso fame for genuine humor is so well known. No doubt the Baker will display the "standing room only" sign at every performance "Sandy Bottom" at Cordray's. "Sandy Bottom," piaylng this week at Cordray's, is a most natural and refresh ing comedy-drama, and is certainly pleas ing the nightly audiences, judging from tho spontaneous applause, which Is very frequent. The dramatic incidents are re lleved by some very clever comedy on the part of Edward Allen, a colored "gem man," who had many, recalls, and the singing by the village quartet is a treat highly appreciated. The company .Is an all-around good one, all the characters be ing well sustained. The play will continue throughout the week, with the usual Sat urday matinee "Down by the Sea." Beginning next Sunday matinee, at 2:15, and continuing throughout the week will be seen at Cordray's Theater, a quaint and successful comedy-drama of life on the sea coast, entitled 'Down by the Sea," which comes to Portland overwhelmed with laudatory notices from critics wher ever It has been presented. This produc tion is one of the theatrical treats of the season. The usual ladies and children's matinee will be given Saturday. Third Symphony Concert. The third Symphony Orchestra concert CASTOR I A Por Infants and Children. Till Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of will be given Tuesday evening, January 13, at the Marquam, with Mrs. Walter Reed as soloist. The programme is es pecially attractive. "The Tyranny of Tears." The attraction at the Marquam Grand Theater next Monday night, January 12, will be the brilliant young actor, Paul Gllmore, in "The Tyranny of Tears." RED MEN AT BANQUET. Vast Sachems' Awsoclntlon Holds An nual Celebration. The members of the Past Sachems As sociation of the Oregon Red Men cele brated the sixth year of their history with a banquet in A. O. U. W. Hall last night. It was- a thoroughly enjoyable affair, and there was a full attendance The genial Past Sachems, 70 in number, sat about ono long and handsomely deco rated table, and a committee on arrange ments which Included President Rudolph Wildi, J. Relsch, A. Koessel, L. Carsten sen, G. M. Orton, Dr. S. L. King, J. V. Lankln, J. H. Griebel and Dr. P. S. Langworthy saw to it that the material part of the banquet was all that the season permitted. President Wild! was presented with a gavel, which he lent to Toastmaster J. J. Engelhardt for the evening. Mr. Engel hardt made a happy presiding officer, and these toasts were responded to: "The Great Council of the United States," by A. B. Cherry: "The Great Council of Oregon." by William C. A. Pohl; "The Veterans," by J. V. Lankln; "The Past Sachems," by Robert Holman; "Our Estate." by G. M. Orton, and "The Ab origines," by S. Louis King. The association rooms were handsome ly decorated in honor of the event. BARRETT'S "GREAT SALE Continues New Arrivals Also Marked Down. We confess the magnitude of the re sponse to our matchless New Year sale of lighting fixtures, etc, has surprised us. But don t be afraid; the beautiful coods are not all gone yet- The probability is mat tne sale will last all this week. If there was delay In waiting upon you when you visited us yesterday, don't be daunted. Come again today, and buy what you want. We have decided to make no exception whatever In markinr down prices not ev.en the arrivals of new goods which 'have come In this week, late ar rivals, yhlch should have been here for the Christmas trade. Heavens! But It Is a slaughter! The public gets the benefit, and every housewife in this vicinity has reason to be our friend. Remember, every article in our store shows the re duced price on its tag. Lighting fixtures ana ornaments wicnin reacn oi any purse. THE JOHN BARRETT CO., Established 1SCS. Sixth and Alder. SAVING YOUR DOLLARS May be a habjt of yours. Let us help you along In your purchases. In framed pic tures, from 10 per cent to 50 per cent re duction. Visit the framed picture depart ment. Sanborn Vail & Co., 170 First street. ' WHERE TO DINE. Substantial steaks, fine coffee, elegant desserts, Portland Restaurant, 303 Wash. BRINGS CHICAGO NEARER. Seventy Hours Is the Time East Via "ChlcaRo-Portland Special." The time between Portland and Chicago via the "Chicago-Portland Special" now Is 70 hours, or two hours less than three days. Train leaves every morning at 9:20 o'clock. Inquire O. R. & N. ticket office. Third and Washington. BUSINESS ITEMS. J.t Bnby Is Cnttinjj Teeth, Be aura and use that old and well-tried remedy, 2J.ro. "WInslow's Soo thine Syrup, for children teethlnc. It soothes the child, lottens the gums, allay all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Coins to St. Louis T If so, better learn about the new service Inaugurated by tho O. R. & N. via Den ver and Kansas City. Inquire city ticket office. Third and Washington. Hlgh-Grade Pianos for Rent. Sold on easy installments. Pianos tuned and repaired. H. SInshelmer. 72 Third st. FELLOWS 309 Washington Strtet 10 Cents 5-Pound Package Choice Table Salt, 20 Cents Package Postum or Figprune Cereal, ' 25 Cents Two Packages Grapo Nuts. 25 Cents Two Packages Force or Malta Vita, 5 Cents 2-Pound Package Injun Bread Flour. 35 Cents Two Bottles Snlders Best Catsup. 15 Cents Pound Fresh Roast Costa Rica Coffee. 30 Cents Pound Hoffman House Java and Mocha Coffee. $5.00 100-Pound Sack Best Dry Granulated Swear. . SAVE FUEL-WORRY "rT YOUR DEALER TRIES TO TALK YOU INTO THE MISTAKE OF BUYING ANOTHER HAKE, WRITE TO US.- HEXTER, MAY & CO. PORTLAND, OR. No End of ,Good Values in Our Children's De partment. KNIGHT'S OPPOSITE .PERKINS HOTEL Dr. F P RRflWN ETE AND EAR DISEASES. C. jt mU U 11 ilarauara blc. rooms 628-7. THE WHITE SALE vrniTE. The "White sale Is now on at tho White Sew ing Machine Store. Come and so us, an"i we will make you happy. We begin the new year with 300 new White machines on tho floor. We have fhe largest and finest store In the North west. 3000 homes were made Happy from our store during the year Just closed. We wish to make it 4000 this year. Phone us South 24C1, cr write us for catalogue and price. BARTLETT & PALMER, Corner Sixth and Alder Streets Just a few of those beautifully BURNT NUT BOWLS at re duced prices. Get one while, they last.. Great bargains in Pyrographic Goods. :TRY US: D. M. AVER ILL & CO. The Curio Store, 331 Morrison St. PIANO BARGAINS Several good pecond-hand pianos, at practically your own prices, and any rea sonable term's. UPRIGHTS, cood as new. SQUARES, In fine condition. These are not old worn-out Instruments, but are planps any one may well be proud of. Come and see 'them; they may be just what you are looking for. Jf not, we have lots of new ones, all for sale. And we promise that no other house In the city can otfer such values for the price. Easy terms, If desired. SOULE BROS? PIANO CO. STEINWAT DEALERS, 326 "Washington Street, opposite Imperial Hotel. ; Fine piano tuning. Both phones. PAINLESS DENTISTRY Dr. Fred Pre tin. Dekum fciac. Full set teeth. Gold crowns. Brldue work. Philadelphia graduate. All the latest appli ances for doing perfect work. Fred Prehn. Tha Dtkum, cor. 3d and "Washington. Portland. Or. CHAS. T. PREHN, Dentist lO Hamilton, 131 Third Street. Vitalised air for pnlalesa extrac tions. Orecon phone Clay 4S5. 1 l j l MEN'S SUITS OVERCOATS SALEM WOOLEN MILLS STORE "Strongest Overcoat House In the State" 85-87 Third St., bet. Stark and Oak Electric Lamps Reduced Portland General Electric Co. i 1SS4 - 1903 Always Remember I That glasses sold by us fc. . - .!. I If. I JL j not oniy Tit ueuer uui are just as cheap, often lower 5 5 Hi pilLCj man IUU3C auiu elsewhere. We do not ad- 5 V vertise uniform prices for $ fitting all eye troubles any J more than reputable doc- J 'tors claim to cure all dls- X i eases, from measles to 2 ! smallpox, for the same J K money. Nor do the optical $ fakers live up to their 5 J catch-penny, paper prom- J K Ises, as we can prove from X i unimpeachable testimony. 3e WALTER REED The Optician i 133 Sixth Street Oregonlaa Bonding COAL $6.50 ISSAQUAH AND GRAND RIDGE ARE THE BEST IN THE 3IAR ICET. Telephone n your order. omc 1251. KING COAL CO. SCHWAB BROS. PRINTING CO. BEST WORK, REASONABLE PRICES 247 Stark Street Phone Main 178 0,000.00 DAMAGED BY moke and Water GREATEST VALUES IN :AND Portland Has Ever Seen , SALE COMMENCES TODAY AT 8 To.... Consumers Of current from our mains, we have reduced the price of lamps below cost, viz.: 15c each or" $1.75 dozen These are standard, first-grade Edison lamps that we formerly sold at 25c each, and are made especially for our circuits. Buy our lamps and get good service. Delivered la Dozen Lots Free of Charge. CLEAN -UP SHOE THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING AND WAITING FOR I i Goddard-Kelly Shoe Company SIXTH AND WASHINGTON STS WEIGHTS POt) JC1 IUII DELIYEBT ROCK SPRINGS, LUMP or RANGE least ashes rnA j ho soot BOTH PHOHES . LUAL Vulcan Coal Co. Klpana Tabnlea, doctors find, A guod presscrlptloa for mankind. A. M.