Morning Oregonian., December 21, 1903, Page 14, Image 14

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THE MORNING OREGONLAN, MONDAY, TTCrEMBER 21, 1903.
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Dalles Canal .Waits on
Right of Way.
MISAPPREHENSION GONE
Ex-Representative Moody Ex
plains the Situation
ENGINEERS RECOMMEND IT
Obstructions in the River at Three
Mile Rapids Is Not Provided
For by State Portage
Road.
Congressional appropriations for, the
mouth of the Columbia IUer -were ob
tained largely because Portland had
expended so much money on the river
channels from Its own coffers. Shall
the State of Oregon be Jess liberal
for improvement of the Upper Colum
bia, and by its refusal of a small
contribution make the Jetty at the bar
and the Cascades Canal less effective?
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Hon. Malcolm A. Moody, ex-Representative
from the Second Oregon Congression
al District, was In Portland yesterday and
leaves for Salem this morning. He is go
ing to join in the effort for an appro
priation for the right of way for the Gov
ernment canal and locks between The
Dalles and Celllo. A number of his friends
from Eastern Oregon, members of the
legislature and others, have already gone
to Salem and at their request he will
contribute to the campaign for the bill
such knowledge of the conditions as he
has gained from his connection with the
dalles Improvement in Congress, as well
as" his acquaintance with the plans and
investigations of the United States engineers.-
He was seen last evening at the
Portland and asked:
"The members of the Legislature from
Eastern Oregan have expressed them
selves in favor of an appropriation by the
special session to procure a right of way
for the Government canal at Celllo. Will
you give The Oregonlan your opinion
about that?"
Said Mr. Moody: "I am decidedly in fa
vor of the appropriation. It is certainly
very fortunate that the special session
has been called for the proper and neces
sary purpose of remedying the assess
ment and taxation muddle, which demands
prompt attention; because this right of
way matter is as important to the people
of Oregon as any subject that ever en
gaged the attention of the Legislature. If
the matter is rightly understood, there
will not be, I think, a moment's hesita
tion to pass the appropriation."
Misapprehension Cleared Up.
"Are you willing to give The Oregonlan
the reasons for your opinion?"
"Most cheerfully, because It seems to me
there is some misapprehension which
ought to be cleared up. There Is an un
warranted Impression that the proposed
right of Tay appropriation is antagonistic
to the portage road. Such is not the case.
On the contrary, it villi make It possible
for the portage road to accomplish the
object for which It is to be built. There
is a reef at Three-Mile rapids above
Dalles City and below the lower terminus
of the proposed portage road, which pro
hibits navigation and would prevent river
eteamers from reaching the lower end of
the portage. Clearing this reef cannot be
done by the state, but Is included In the
Government project, and probably would
be the first work done. At the time the
portage act was passed, the Government
had authorized the construction of a boat
railway, which also included the removal
of thlp obstruction. That project was re
pealed and the present canal plan sub
stituted. "The removal by the Government of this
obstruction was evidently anticipated
by the Legislature when It passed the
portage bill, as the boat railway was al
ready on the statute books at the time.
So I can see no reason why the
friends of the portage would not support
the right of way appropriation. There Is
no cause for a conflict."
Action of the Engineers.
"How do you account for the unusual
recommendation that the work should not
be becun until the right of way was
secured to the Government free of cost?"
"The river and harbor bill authorized
the Improvement of the Columbia at this
point on condition that It could be brought
within the estimate of the Harts plan.
The special board of the United States
Engineers, appointed by the act to exam
ine and report on a plan for effectually
overcoming the obstruction, found that
the only effective plan would bring the
cost up to the Harts estimate, leaving
nothing for the cost of right of way. Had
the Board included the cost of right of
way In its estimate, it would have de
feated the Improvement under the present
act and prevented it until further legis
lation by Congress.
"From the supreme importance of this
work, which will so greatly benefit this
state, It seems to me that the state owes
it to Itself not to permit the improvement
to be delayed and possibly eventually de
feated, for the want of a small appropria
tion at this- time. On this point, I am
able to say that the favorable action of
Congress on the improvement at the
mouth of the Columbia, provided for In
the same river and harbor bill, was large
ly Influenced by the liberality of Portland
In Itself contributing to the Improvement
of the river. "Will the whole State of
Oregon not contribute this small sum to
make more effective the Improvements at
the mouth of the Columbia River and at
the Cascades?
"The completion of this canal, which, in
the opinion of the engineers, will take
only four or five years, will open the
river to free navigation for 500 miles from
the sea. Such a result ought not to be
delayed. Congress is ready to spend for
us $4,000,000. Ought wo not to be willing
now to spend for ourselves the compara
tively small sum necessary to have the
Improvement begun at once and early
accomplish the great work that is so im
portant to the state?"
"Do you expect to go to Salem to give
your views to the members on this sub
ject?" "I have indicated to the Eastern Oregon
members that if my knowledge of this
improvement, derived from my work in
Congress, will be of any benefit, I will
gladly aid them."
"Have'you considered the -objection that
has been made to extending the session
of the Legislature?"
"Tea, but the simple act making this
appropriation would require so little time
that it need not extend the session a
day longer than the time required by the
purpose for which it was called."
WILL KAXE 3IG EXHIBIT.
California is Interested In Lewis and
Clark Exposition.
California is alive to the National im
portance of the Lewis and Clark Expo
sition, and will not only make a great
exhibit in 1S05, but will furnish Its full
quota of the admissions that will pass
through the gates. State Senator George
T. Myers, who has Just returned from
San Francisco, says the Callfornians know
all about the Exposition and are enthus
iastic for its success.
"My only fear," said Senator Myers yes
terday, "is that we shall not have suffi
cient space to give California for all the
exhibits she will want to make."
Senator Myers went South as the rep
resentative of the directors of the Expo
sition corporation, of which he is a mem
ber, at the sixth annual dinner of the
Merchants' Association, of San Francisco,
held in the Palace Hotel on December S.
The subject for the meeting was: "San
Francisco's Display at the St. Louis Ex
position, 1901." It was the association's
Intention to devote the evening exclusive
ly to this discussion, but owing to Cali
fornia's interest in the Lewis and Clark
Exposition. Senator Myers was given a
hearing and what he said was cordially
received. President Symmes and Secre
tary King, of the association, put forth
every effort to make Senator Myers visit
to San Francisco a pleasant one. They
introduced him to leading business men,
and, at the banquet, seated him among
the principal speakers of the evening.
En route home Senator Myers stopped
off at Sacramento, and, accompanied by
Alfred Holman, editor of the Sacramento
Union, made an official call upon Gover
nor George C. Pardee.
invited Callfornians to Portland.
"The Governor received me most
cordially," said Senator Myers. "I In
vited him and the California Commission
to the St. Louis Exposition to visit Port
land at an early day and look over the
preparations we are making for the
Lewis and Clark Exposition. The Cali
fornia Commissioners will leave next
month to begin their labors at St. Louis
and would appreciate an invitation to visit
Portland. Governor Pardee assured me
that California feels a warm, neighborly
Interest in our Exposition, and that there
will be no lack of enthusiasm for Its suc
cess. It was not possible, he said, for
him to leave the state at this time, but he
hoped to be able to visit Portland some
(time in 1901. He promised to deliver my
invitation to California's Commissioners
to St. Louis and urge that they accept it."
All the San Francisco papers gave space
to interviews with Senator Myers respect
ing the Lewis and Clark Exposition, and
the Chronicle of December 9, published
one of the strongest editorial indorse
ments of the Exposition that has yet ap
appeared in any paper outside of Oregon.
Exhibit Will Be Large.
"I venture the prediction right now that
California's exhibit will be equal. If not
superior, to that of any state that will be
represented in Portland in 1905," said
Senator Myers. "California is interested
in our Exposition as an enterprise In
tended to benefit the entire Pacific Coast,
and, as the principal state of this region,
will take the leading part Her exhibit
at Portland will surpass her exhibit at
St Louis, which, of itself, will be very
fine. The St Louis exhibit will cost
$120,000. Most of this will be transferred
to Portland and the $20,000 appropriated
for the Lewis and Clark Exposition will
be used for renewals and additions. There
is no doubt that the Legislature of 1905
will make a further appropriation for us,
so that the state's participation at Port
land will represent an outlay of over
$200,000, including the cost of private ex
hibits. We need have no fear of lack of
publicity In California. The Lewis and
Clark Exposition is well known in our
sister state."
Visit to Governor Pardee.
The Sacramento Union of December 18,
has the following to say of Senator
Mjers' visit to Governor Pardee:
Hon. George T. Myers, member of the Ore
gon State Senate from Multnomah County
(Portland), spent yesterday in Sacramento,
stopping off here for the express purposs of
paying his respects to Goiernor Pardee and
of enlisting the interest of that gentleman
nnH Yin etata nflmlnlctrntltn crAnAMillf Im 1a
forthcoming Lewis and Clark Exposition, which
Just now engages the energies of the Oregon
Senator Mjers formally tendered to Gov
ernor Peabody and to the members of the
St Louis Exposition Commission an Invita
tion to visit Portland on their way to St
Louis.
Mr. Myers, In addition to his responsibility
as a State Senator. Is a member of the ex
position incorporation and among Its most en
ergetic promoters. He has devoted a large
measure of his time and means to promotion
of the enterprise, which it Is planned to
make one af the great events In the history
of the Pacific States.
"This exposition," said Mr. Mj ere to a Union
reporter, "will commemmorate the 100th an
niversary of the exploration of the Oregon
country, comprising the present States of
Oregon, Washington, Idaho and parts of Mon
tana and "Wjomlng, by an expedition com
manded by Captains Lewis and Clark of the
United States Army. The explorers passed up
tho Missouri River In 1804, reaching the
mouth of the Columbia River In 1805.
"In Portland they speak of the Lewis and
Clark Centennial Exposition as the Western
World's Fair," said Mr. Mers. "I consider
this a -very appropriate name, for It will
be. the first exposition to be held on tho edge
of a continent and In a new country. Xt will
be an exposition for the Great West of the
United States and the Great East of Asia,
and one of Its main purposes will be to bring
to the world's attention the possibilities of
that part of the world bordering on the Pacific
Ocean. China, Japan, Ceylon, India, Slam,
Asiatic Russia, New Zealand, Australia, the
Philippines and many other lands will be well
represented at Portland.
Will Spend Five Millions.
"When opened to the public In 1905, the
exposition will represent an outlay of about
$5,000,000. which will make it larger in plan
and Importance than any other exposition eer
held In the United States, except the Chicago
and St. Louis World's Pairs and tho Phila
delphia Centennial. The site is In the north
eastern part of Portland, diagonally opposite
the point where Captain Clark camped when
he was exploring the Willamette River In
1808. It comprises 180 acres of land and 220
acres of natural lake.
"This lake will be diked and bulk-headed
so as to create a beautiful water effect and
give the grounds an attraction that in any
other city but Portland would cost easily $L
000,000. The Portland people are not going
to destroy nature for the sake of exposition
buildings. One of the most attractive fea
tures of the exposition grounds will be a
miniature park, comprising 25 acres planted
to trees, shrubbery, roses and native flowers,
and prettily laid out with paths made of slag
"It was a comparatively easy task for Port
land to finance the Exposition Corporation
Portland is a city of 123,000 people, with
true property valuation approximating $250 -000.000.
Its Jobbing trade this year will be
between J150.000.000 and 5175,000.000, ..its
manufacturing output $60.00.000 and Its for
eign commerce $15,000,000. Its banking power
Is about $30,000,000. Its financial strength Is
well attested by the fact that the Pacific
Northwestern States, for which It Is the bank
ing power, carry Individual bank deposits
amounting to $120,000,000. The Legislature
of Oregon showed Its appreciation of Port
land's spirit and enterprise by approprlatinf
$450,000 for a state exhibit" ""ll1,ni
TOYS AT COST.
Shipment of toys, games, dolls, etc
sent us by manufacturers, will be sold
at cost McAllen and McDonnell.
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B. B. BICH MEEBSCHATJM PIPES.
Any B. B. Rich cigar store sella meer
schaum pipes at right prices.
THINKS END IS NEAk
Shipping Man Says Oriental
Rate War Can't Last
BOTH SIDES LOSING MONEY
James Griffiths, of the Nippon Yusen
Kalsha Steamship Line, Bases His
Opinion on Precedent Estab
lished In Previous Fights.
That the rate war between the China
Commercial Steamship Company and the
lines plying between Portland, Puget
Sound, San Francisco and the Orient
will adjust Itself in a short time and
normal rates once more obtain is the
expressed belief of James Griffiths, a
representative of the Nippon Yusen Kal
sha steamship line, who is In Portland
with F. M. Studley, a representative of
the same company. It is the opinion of
Mr. Griffiths that the fight has been
waged until the bottom is ready to drop
out and a readjustment must come. Both
of the warring factions are losing heavily
by the abnormal rates that now prevail.
Any further cutting In rates Is consid
ered Impossible. The only alternative
Is a settlement restoring the old rates.
Those who are in a position to know what
is going on relative to a settlement of
the war, are decidedly reticent and lit
tle can be learned that is definite. R.
P. Schwerin, recently appointed manager
of the Portland Asiatic Steamship Com
pany, is expected to arrive here In a few
days. What action he will take relative
to the rate war, will be watched with In
terest As has been stated in the Oregonlan be
fore, the rate disturbance was precipi
tated by the China Commercial Company
attempting to secure a portion of tho
Oriental traffic from San Francisco,
Portland and the Puget Sound district
Mr. Schwerin Immediately attempted to
place a stone wall In the way of tho
aspirations of the Canton millionaires,
by declaring a dollar rate on flour from
San Francisco. The result was that the
old $5 rate from Portland and the Sound
had to be cut to $3, in order that the
Northern companies might hold their own
against the lines plying out of San Fran
cisco. Instead of accomplishing the de
sired end, the cut in rates 'only caused
all companies concerned to operate at
a great loss. Large sums of money were
dropped, and the China Commercial Com
pany retaliated by making Portland a
calling" point and also placing Seattle on
the list
To cap the climax, It has developed
that the Chinese company has taken a
large cargo of flour from Portland at a
$2.40 rate 0 cents lower than the cut
made by the other companies that are
endeavoring to freeze out the foreign
company.
The question of Interest to shippers and
steamship men now is, will the Northern
companies meet the rate made by the
China company, or will there be a re
adjustment? Further reduction of rates,
It is argued by representatives of the
steamship lines, would only cause greater
losses and would be of no benefit to the
shippers or any one else concerned. "While
the steamship companies are reluctant
to admit It the China Commercial Com
pany has manifested that it has made
its debut on the Pacific Coast and pro
poses to remain in the ranks regardless
of opposition. The company Is backed
by men who can afford to lose money
for a while, and apparently they are con
fident that losing rates cannot be main
tained any great length of time. Other
experiments along the same line have
shown that sooner or later the war al
ways ends by old rates being re-established.
It is said that Mr. Schwerin, when he
comes to Portland, may order a still
greater cut here In a final effort to block
the Intrusion of the China company. But
this Is only a matter of conjecture.
Mr. Griffiths, Jn talking of the affair,
said: "Of course, I cannot tell what Mr.
Schwerin will do when he comes, as that
Is a matter that rests entirely with him.
However, I don't see that any further
reduction would accomplish aught ex
cept a more complete demoralization of
traffic
"I understand that meetings are to be
held in San Francisco in an effort to ef
fect a satisfactory settlement of rates,
but I do not, know anything of the de
tails of these meetings. My opinion is
that there must be a settlement and a
readjustment in a short time. Affairs are
too badly demoralized to remain In this
condition, and a readjustment is the only
thing that will offer any relief. I be
lieve the bottom has been reached, and
the next turn must be upward.
"Rate wars never resulted -In any good
to any one. They only result In loss to
the warring factions, and those who ship
are not benefited. This has been proved
by too many experiments."
. B. B. BICH BRIAB. PIPES.
Plain and gold mounted. Large variety
to select from, any B. B. Rich cigar store.
SIG SICHEL & CO., 92 THIBD ST.
Smokers' tables for the den or library,
exclusive style.
Hanna Has a Bad Cold.
NEW YORK, Dec 20. Senator M. A.
Hanna, who was too ill to attend the
banquet of the National Executive Com
mittee of tho Civic Federation last even
ing, was confined to his room at tho
"Waldorf-Astoria all day. He is being at
tended by Dr. Calvin Adams., who said
tonight that the Senator has" a severe
cold, which Is in no way serious.
He has advised Mr. Hanna to remain
within doors for the present
Baiters asfl California Races
By direct wires. -"We accept commissions
b phone from responsible parties At Port
land Club. ISO 6th Btreet
"Will positively cure sick headache and
prevent Its return. This Is not talk but
truth. Carter's Little Liver Pills. One
pill a dose Try them.
Visitors t PerUaad
Should not miss the delightful trips un
and down the Columbia River. Partlcu-
&TL,at 9'JP- JF n dty ' otilce.
Third and Washington.
For Suit Cases asa Bags
Go to Harris Trunk Co., 231 Morrison.
REFFLINQ
IMPORTING TAILOR
231 WASHINGTON
STREET
Open Evenings Until ChristmasPrompt Service in Every Department
Meier (h Frank Company
AU Packages, Large and Small, Promptly Delivered by Our
Own Wagons, to All, Parts oLthe City.
Meier Frank Company
Trunks and Traveling Bags on the Third Floor.
Selling Out All Holiday Celluloid Goods at Cost.
The Headquarters of Santa Claus
Portland's largest, best stocked, best arranged
and most convenient Toy Store is here. This
isn't newspaper claim alone but facts which will
stand investigation. If you have visited the dif
ferent toy departments aroiind town you are no
doubt convinced of the truth of the above state
ment. Twelve months ago this 1903 Toyland
began to shape itself. From the buying to the
retail stock arrangement every detail receives
the close attention of an expert of fifteen years'
experience in handling all branches of the toy
business. When you sit down to your New Year
dinner he will be on his way to the markets of
the East to prepare for the Christmas season of
1904. Buying is done at this early date and
sample lines are complete at that time so that
JtBSrsSS shipments may be made to Portland by water a
big saving in the toy business. You share in this
benefit. Newspaper talk about buying toys three
weeks before Christmas is the dream of an ad
smith and his aeriemobile; every time it ascends,
and that's every day. the hot air tnt mmiruioe
If you want the best toys for the least money and variety greater than all the other local stores combined, why
come here. The service has been doubled and everyone is assured of the most prompt and satisfactory attention.
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V wj5j3Kj!UMii3JB"KES3aM -". . aitgs&w- BkVc
Celluloid Goods, Special Pricings
All Greatly Reduced. The Second. Floor Annex, in part o the Millinery
section, offers many chances to buy suitable Christmas gifts at little cost the
entire stock of Toilet Sets, Glove Boxes, Work Boxes, Shaving Sets, Cuff and
Collar Boxes, etc
65c, 75c, 85c line for 59 ,
90c and $1.00 line for 79
$1.45 line for 98
$1.50 line for S1.19
$1.75, $2.00 line for $1.59
$2.25 line for $1.76
$2.50, $2.75 line for 81.98
$3.00, $3.50 line for $2.47
$3-75. $4.00 line for. . $2.74
$4.25, $4.75 line for S3. 12
$5.00, $5.25 line for $3.61
$5.50 to $8.50 values all reduced.
These goods on sale on the Second Floor.
Silk Petticoat and Tea Gown Sale
$10.00 Skirts, now reduced to 7.45
$11.00 Skirts, now reduced to $8.45
$12.00 Skirts, now reduced to $9.45
$12.50 Skirts, now reduced to $9.45
$14.00 Skirts, now reduced to 810.95
$15.00 Skirts, now reduced to $11.95
$16.00 Skirts, now reduced to $12.95
$16.50 Skirts, now reduced to $13.25
$18.00 Skirts, now reduced to $14.45
$22.00 Skirts, now reduced to $16.25
$25.00 to $38.00 Skirts all reduced in same pro
portion. LADIES' SILK TEA GOWNS
Fancy Silk Gowns In Crepe de Chine, China Silk and Bro
cadelined with silk or albatross, accordion pleated and
handsomely trimmed with lace, ribbons and silk embroid
ered. Note the big saving:.
$22.00 silk Gowns, now ..515 65 II $36.00 silk Gowns, now .. 26 35
5o0.00 silk Gowns, now .. 22 25 540.00 silk Gowns, now .. 30 75
532.00 silk Gowns, now .. 24 15 'I 542.00 silk Gowns, now ..32 25
552.00. 560.00, 565.00, 575 00 Silk Gowns reduced in the same
proportion.
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Jewelry Departm't
Is filled to overflowing with novelties in
gold and silver, suitable for Christmas gifts
for men and women, and everything reason
ably priced.
Handsome Bar Pins, 25c to $10.00.-,
Scarf Pins, 25c to $6.00.
Gold and silver Lockets, 50c to $7.50.
Brooches, 25c up to $6.00.
Full assortment of Gun Metal Novelties,
including match safes, cigarette boxes, beau
ty pins, stamp boxes, lockets, etc., etc.
Souvenir Spoons in big variety.
Necklaces in gold and silver.
Large assortment of Bracelets.
Gold and silver Watch Guards and Fobs.
Sterling silver Bureau Articles.
Pretty Baby Sets in sterling silver.
Splendid variety of new Waist Sets. Gun
Metal Lorgnettes.
German silver Purses and Bags, ranging
in price fjom $1.00 to $30.00.
Toilet Mirrors in superb variety.
50 styles of Opera Glasses, all prices.
Brass clocks, electric clocks, mantel
clocks.
Ladies', Men's and Children's Watches,
gold and silver, every one guaranteed.
Military Brushes in grand variety.
Gold Pinholders sterling silver Thim
bles. Opera Glass Holders beauty styles.
Traveling Cases new assortment.
Great Shoe and Slipper Sale
Men's Slippers Reduced
Men's Fancy Seal Alligator and Monkey Skin
Slippers; all sizes. Note the reductions
$4.00 Slippers, reduced to $2.95
$3.00 and $3.50 Slippers, reduced to $2.55
$2.50 Slippers, reduced to $2.15
$2.00 Slippers, reduced to $1.70
$1.50 and $1.75 Slippers, reduced to $1.35
$1.25 Slippers, reduced to 98d
$1.00 Slippers, reduced to 89
75c Slippers, reduced to. . .-. 59
Boys', Misses' and Children's Slippers at Reduced Prices.
Ladies' Slippers
Ladies' Felt Juliettes, fur trimmed;
brown, green, black and wine
color; all the newest; 1 1 P
$1.50 values; per pair. . V
Ladies' Fur Trimmed Felt Juliettes;
red, brown and black; all sizes;
great value at,
per pair
Shoe Specials
Misses' Patent Leather Lace Shoes;
all sizes ; Blucher ri qo
styles, matt top, pr M I -70
Boys' Satin Calf Shoes
24 to 5, per pair $1.45
1 to 2, per pair $1.35
Little Gent's Shoes ; satin calf
or yici kid ; per pair $1.20
The Big Holiday Basement
Was never so lavishly stocked with handsome things as it
is this season. The variety is by far the largest and best to
be found in the city, and every purse can be quickly satisfied.
Don't fail to visit the Basement in your next store visit.
Chafing dishes, 5 o'clock teas, copper andv bronze novel
ties, candlesticks, vases, ornamental pieces, statuary, beauti
ful vases, silver novelties, silver cloisonne, lamps, carving
sets, beer steins, onyx stands, nickel goods, fancy china,
cutlery, Bohemian ware, cut glass, solid silver, silver-plated
ware, cloisonne ware, dinner sets, chocolate sets, salad setsr
cups and saucers, wine sets, water sets.
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Smoking Jackets
and Robes
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We can't tell you enough about the su
periority of our display of Men's Smoking
Jackets and Lounging Robes. The superb
styles, the extensive variety, the very rea
sonable prices. We don't believe there's
a store in the entire country that shows a
better assortment and there's certainly no
store in Portland that shows half as good
variety. Selected with the utmost care
from the vest makers in the land, special
attention was given that every garment
was the proper cut and style garments
that would satisfactorily fit most fastid
ious of men. Look at them,
each, $3.oo.to
Albums
Photo Albums, Burnt Wood and Celluloid Covers, many styles, all new goods :
50c Albums, reduced to 34
65c Albums, reduced to 49
75c Albums, reduced to 59
$1.00 Albums, reduced to 77
$1.75, $1.85 Albums, reduced to $1.44
$2.50 Albums, reduced td $1.99
All other grades at 20 per cent reduction.
Meier &. Frank Company
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