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1 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1904. ir DESKS ABANDONED City -Fathers Take to the . Cor ners to Talk Sewer. SESSION EXCEEDINGLY TAME Special Sewer Committee Fails to Re jrVand Counclimen Spend Time '. Discussing Different, Phases of, Municipal Scandal. A discussion on bltullthlc paving , was the sole enlivening -feature of the Council session yesterday afternoon. Without the report from the special sewer committee, the meeting was JIke the play of Hamlet with the character of Hamlet left out. While a high pile of improvement ordl-i nances were going through the routine course, the Cooncilmen practically aban doned their desks and buttonholed one an other on the Tanner-creek sewer scandal. Mayor Williams and City Auditor Devlin had to do all the work. With City Engineer Elliott in deep trouble over the sewer, every Councilman who had stored up a complaint against the Engineer's Department saw his op portunity, and the hammer was freely circulated. Get What They Wanted. When a resolution for the Improvement of Williams avenue from McMlllen street to Morris with bltullthlc pavement was read, Mr. Rumelln stated that the. prop erty owners had asked for Warren's bltu lithlc pavement, and that as the request had been repeated he moved that the proprietary name be inserted. "There are other bltullthlc pavements besides Warren's: don't shut out competi tion," said Mr. Bentley. Mr. Sharkey said the property owners knew the Warren brand and wanted it; that the Improvement would be defeated if another brand was used, and ended by aaylng that anyone could lay the Warren pavement If they used the specifications and paid the royalty. "I'll withdraw my objections, as I am sure some property owners will be rebated on the assessment if the word 'Warren's' Is inserted," remarked Mr. Bentleyr and the question closed. Telephone Petition Presented. - Mr. Flegel handed In a. huge petition signed by several hundred persons asking for a telephone franchise to the Empire Construction Company, In view of the service furnished by the present company. "Health and police committee," said Mayor Williams. "Why not 'sewers and drainage'?" asked the facetious Mr. Sharkey. Poles to Be Painted. Representatives of the Portland Consoli dated Street Railway, the Portland Gen eral Electric Company, and the Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company will soon confer with the street committee concerning the painting of poles. The or. dlnance specifying the color and giving the territory for painted poles as within the fire limits was therefore held over. Chairman Rumelln stated for the street committee that no opposition from the pole owners was apparent, but that Man ager Fuller, of the, car company, had suggested It apply to the cement sidewalk district; practically all of the residence part of the city. The franchises of the City & Suburban end -the -Portland Railway Company were transferred! to--the. Portland- Consolidated Street Railway Company. Traveling Salesmen Licensed. An ordinance placing a heavy license over traveling salesmen selling at retail In the city was passed, on recommendation of the licence committee. The name of Carpenter street was changed to Alberta, being practically a continuation of that street, and Factory street will hereafter be known as Fairbanks avenue. The Chief of Police and the "City Engineer were instructed to enforce the provisions of the building ordinance as to contractors leaving materials in the streets. The City Engineer was. also Instructed to destroy what remains of the old Aider-street tres tle, and clean up the gulch. CERAMIC CLUB FORMED. Exhibition Will Be Held in Portland at Early Date. The Oregon Ceramic Club came into existence yesterday afternoon when a large number of the china painters of the city organized at the home of Miss Glbbs, on Taylor street, adopted a constitution and elected officers. Between 15 and 20 of the prominent ceramic artists are num bered among the charter members and many more are expected to join. It was decided to give a two days' exhibition be fore the middle of December, each, mem ber of the club to enter specimens of work for exhibition and some for sale. A committee was appointed to select a suita ble place to hold the exhibit, and when this has been decided upon announcement will be made. While the artists will have no time to make especial preparation for their exhi bition, it is not doubted that there will be some fine work, put before the public. It is the intention of the new organization to take up special lines of work, Individ ually, and make a record in the National League, which it will soon join. By fed erating with the league It will enable the local club to have the national exhibit visit Portland. The adjournment was made until a. week from next Wednesday, when another meeting' will "be held at the home of Miss Glbbs. J. I' - MEL TRY MOTOR-CARS. Chug-Wagons May Soon. Operate Be tween Portland and Forest Grove. If it is found upon trial that . gasoline power can be used to advantage over the Portland-Forest Grove grade on the. West Side line of the Southern Pacific, It will not be very long before the company will put a suburban car service In operation In addition' to the present steam service that is being run. - Two gasoline motor cars are being con structed, 'one in the Omaha shops and one at Kansas City, and if these are sT .success, one will' besent to" Porilandwhere. it will be tried over the road. If It Is '-found that the motor can haul the traffic com ing to it, the other car will be shipped here and both will be put on the line permanently. It Is the intention of E. E. Calvin, gen eral manager of the Southern Pacific for the state, vto Inaugurate an lnterurban service as soon as possible, provided the' experiment Is . a success. Nothing Is known of the 'schedule as yet, but it' Is expected that the cars will be run "hourly and closer together if the traffic will warrant. ITALIAN VENDETTA RAGING. StIIIeto Has Been Twice Used With out Fatal Effect. An Italian vendetta has been raging about a saloon on the corner of Second and Salmon streets for several days, and a thin stllleto-llke knife has been twice In evidence. Early Monday morning, XSourbet Francals, saved himself from more than a flesh wound in the side only by a Tapid "backward step. He could sot -came- his assailant At .the po-JJilg enemy. ySN VSr - I s 1 " lV 1 . I OT ATklTT i XT- - 1 - r . x 1 1 FTTT JJ j 111 1X- lit. T - I This Is Portland's ONLY strictly casb store. Credit stores have bookkeeping and collectors' expenses to fray, In addition to heavy losses In bad accounts. All Is added to the cost of the goods customers pay It. Trade here and save that expense. TODAY is the beginning of a great trade event here. The entire store will pulsate with vim and vigor during this Thanksgiving and Holiday Sale, with monster reductions throughout all depart ments. The store is filled to the hrim with bright, new, seasonable merchandise bought by our expert buyers who are constantly operating in the wholesale markets of the world. Every article that leaves the counters of the Oregon Mercantile Co. goes with our absolute guarantee and any purchase proving unsatisfactory from any cause may be returned and exchanged or money will be instantly re funded if requested. This is a safe, pleasant and profitable place to trade. Below are a few of the hundreds of unmatchable values to be found here during this stupendous sale. In addition are unusual bargains in Dress Goods, Silks, Bibbons, Fancy Goods, China, Eeady-to-Wear Ap parel, Boys' Clothing and Furnishings, Hosiery and Underwear, Corsets, Knit Goods, Bedding, etc., etc. Shop during the morning hours when convenient. BANNER PATTERNS 10c and ISc None Better at ADy Price. 'Mall Orders carefully filled and shipped the same day received. Pillow Shams, Table Covers Pretty "White Shams decorated with embroidered and drawn-work designs specially displayed and priced for this Thanksgiving sale. -At $1.00 the pair they are beau tiessize 33 inches square. 16x56 Dresser Scarfs, to match, at 73 Art Denim Table Covers red, green and blue white fringed and plain edges. 32x32 at 75 and 5S. finest Bed Linen in Sets Gift sets Hemstitched Sheets and Pillow Cases, put up in neat glazed box. The muslin used Is of the very high est quality, beautifully embroidered and hemstitched, ironed and all ready for use. Any woman will appreciate one ocitwo of these sets as a Thanksgiving or Christmas gift. They are priced regularly at $2.98 Thanksgiving sale price is $2.10. Sale of Fancy Pillow To3s The lithographed kinds sold all about town at 35c special hero at 22. 65c and 75c grades in lithographed and stamped at 39 while all the "novelty" tops regular ly sold at S8o to $1.25, we price this week at 75. All backed with denim and sateen. This is the best sale of Pillow Tops we have ever made. Hundreds to choose from. Thanksgiving Sale Suits and Coats Tailored Suits at $?.50, $14.50, $19.58 The express companies have been good, to us the past few days. Box after box has been unpacked and contents found to be new things in suits, coats, jackets, raincoats, furs and numerous garments that have ''come out" at this advanced time of the Fall season. But even these newest arrivals are not reserved. Every garment has its price pared to nearly the cost point and many of them far be lowfor this greatest of all sales. "Women buying apparel here from now until Thanksgiving eve will have one more cause for gratitude. But these suits: 9 at $7.50. These are a general cleanup of all "odd" suits in stock. Original prices up to $22.00. -34 suits at $14.50 grades up to $24.00. - All new models and some of the most popular styles. Brown, blue, gray and black silk-lined jackets with and with out belt sizes 34 to 42. . Some great bargains here. At $10.88. Our finest suits and the greatest assemblage of strictly high grade suits ever gathered under one low price. Every suit a new one; this Fall's style and make grays, browns, greens, blues and black with richest trimmings of contrasting colors of broadcloth, velvet and silk. Jackets full, loose, semi- and tight fitting, belted and strapped backs, best silk and' satin linings; some are long very long but most of the jackets are the popular and stylish hip length. "Walking lengths in skirts which are all quite full and nearly all are plaited. Expert fitters in attendance. JACKETS AT $6.75, $9. A 6, $14.75 The $6.75 garments are from $10.00 and $12.00 grades. Those at $9.88 were formerly from $15.00 to $20.00 while the coats bearing the price tickets $14.75 are marked down from $20 to $30 ! Every stylish model is represented, in tan, castor, brown and black and there are many blues, reds and grays also. If a woman or miss has a desire for a wrap, she need not leave the department without making a selection. Millinery Contrary to the custom usually followed, we're going to make our millinery clear ance now, rather than wait until after the Thanksgiving trade which is al ways quite heavy. Ladies will appreci ate this movement to make low prices at the time when goods are most in de mand and stocks at their fullest. There is a grand, showing. The very new est ideas in millinery are prevalent here picture hats from Easter openings at $9, $11 and $12; tailor-made and trimmed dress hats made in our own workrooms, and un trimmed street hats, in the latest-style types. Extra special for this week about 75 street hats, in black, navy, green and brown values to $2.50 all ready to wear, at 88. Tailor-made and trimmed hats, in all colors, turbans, toques and French sailors best materiala in silk velvets, fancy feathers and or namentsvalues and grades. $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 choice of a show case full at $3.19. Rich Values In Muslin Wear Each piece specially reduced tor the week's sale. $1.35 GownS for 98c Excellent cambric Quite a vari ety of styles at this popular price. "V" or square yoke of embroid ery, and lace insertion, or of hem stitched tucks with embroidery in sertion. Square yoke, high neck, embroidery and beading, finished with embroidery ruffles. 75c Gowns for 50c High-grade muslin, well made, "V" and square yokes of em broidery, VaL or Torchon lace, and hemstitched tucks. Best value we've ever offered. Sc Corset Cover for 39c Fine, cambric, in five or six differ ent styles square, round and "Y" yokes of lace insertion, em broidery, and hemstitched narrow tucks and ruffles. 65c Brawers at 4Sc Cambric Drawers, with embroid ered flounce and numerous rows of hemstitched tucks. Others finished with lace edge and insertion. Cut full and wide. THANKSGIVING SHOE SALE "Sunset" Shoes for Women We have the honor to be Portland's exclusive agents for these excellent shoes. None better at any price even $5.00. Best of leather and workmanship. Al ways $3.00. $2.75 Ladies' Shoes at $1.97 The best shoe bargain ever offered by any Portland store. No exception. Vici kid and box calf leathers, fashioned by expert makers into handsome shoes. Per fect in fit every pair warranted to give satisfactory service, light, flexible soles or heavy extension will not squeak. Cuban, French or military heels; also spring heels for large girls. All sizes 2 to 8. These shoes are selling every day for $2.75 and are well worth it, too. At $1.97 there will be a rush for, them. But there are enough for all. Girls' $2 Schooi Shoes at $1.59 For school or dress wear. They will stand anything, al most. Solid welt soles (extension) of best oak tanned leather plump, durable vici or the very highest grades "box calf and kangaroo in the uppers Laced lops. Sizes 2lYz to 2; smaller sizes in same shoes are proportion ately "Special" at $1.33. Boys' $3 Shoes at $2.19 Sizes going clear up to sevens- Lots of growing boys have rather large feet. Here we can fit 'em at .same price as in smaller sizes. These shoes are built for the very hardest kinds of hard wear. They will stand mud, water, rocks anything a boy gets into. We are back of every pair. Regularly, they're $3.00, in sizes 2V to 7 ; now they're $2.19; smaller sizes at $1.85. But if your boy is hard on shoes bring him here f 0fortcimty to Bay rur$ The beautiful weather of the past few 'weeks has been delightful but not conducive to rapid fur selling. That and that alone explains our overstock of Fur Scarfs and Boas at this time. But it's a fortunate condition for buyers. Prices go tumbling, today. High time the furs were going and go they jnust now. Every price ticket is changed I A line drawn through the original and the new price is from a fourth to a half lower 1 Some even morel Black Coneys formerly $5.98 are $2.98 now. Those that were $2.98 are $1.39 to day. Beautiful opossum $15.00 Scarfs are $8.50 now. Thus, no matter what the weather 13, we predict a rapid cutting down of our fur stock. Do you know of any thing that makes a richer gift? Linen Doilies The Art Goods counter has a .strong attraction this week in some new stamped pieces. Linen Doilies, at 10, 15 and 23. Also some larger pieces bu reau scarfs, tray cloths, etc new designs. At 4c L2 KEPUCTIONS IN Table Linen A -f- O 9ff 6 pieces damask in A(L bleached and half 50c Vd!U6 Reached kinds and as many pat terns. These are 60 to 64 inches wide. There are also in this as sortment 3 pieces of 40c turkey red damask. They all go at 27c- pieces damask in bleached and Value h.alf - bleached kinds. These are Irish and German linen from 64 to 70 inches wide. Very pretty pat terns in floral and fruit effects. Handsome napkins to match 17x17 and 20x20 inches square at $1.63 and $1.88 per dozen. Af QAp 12 pieces 'purest Al ZfZWKj nnen damask $ I 30 Val "white, as the driv en snow and as good from any viewpoint as will be offered at a half more anywhere. Cannot be bought for less than $1.50, in the regular way. Choice of designs. Napkins to match. Worth $450 per dozen at $3.25. OREGON MERCANTILE COMPANY 145 SEVENTH STREET lice station he showed the wound, narrow and clean-cut. Nick Mattea. was sitting at a same of baccarat In the same saloon Tuesday night when Jim Morelll, rushing- In seized him by the throat and drovo the thin "blade of a knife Into his face a dozen times, -till blood was running from It and spattering over his coat. The wounds In both cases were made by a similar weapon. It Is explained in the latter case that -Mattea owed atorelll 55. which he had borrowed, and refused to repay, some days ago. taking a request for the money as an Insult and slashing at Korellt with a razor. Morcin escaped at tne time, cut returned 'Tuesday to take a few stabs at THREE CHINESE ARRESTED. Charged With Being Illegal Residents . of the United States. Lee Gin, "Wong Chup and Tuen Tee Sum were caught yesterday in. the dragnet of the Immigration Inspector of Chinese, and held under the charge of Illegal residence In the United States. The arrests were made by Inspectors Sawyer and Hussey, who found the Chinamen In a laundry on Bast Oak street. The suspects claim to have resided in this country for periods of from six .to tea years; that they each had secured citizenship papers, but that they had In each case lost the same; The hearing of these' cases will be held before United States Commis sioner J. A. Sladen on Monday, No vember 21. Friends of Tuen Tee Sura were act ively engaged in trying to secure ball for him last night, but he is still con fined in the County Jail in company with his associates. TO CUKE COEB XX OXJS DAT, Take Laxative Breaas fei'.l:M Tablets. An droactatB TttwmA ta mmt U It falls to curs. K. W. rve ' ttgtMtvre to o chtjc. Ufrz. L4y (feeklag lor an aptrtmeaO Td like to see the jMrttor. pteafte. Aactetaat Bid yex, have as anyXntaaat yifl sha7 Brookljra lafe. VELOCITY PUZZLES THEM. Weather Bureau Man Explains Why Public Does Not Understand. "The general public Is soetimes puzzled as to records concerning the vel ocity of -wind storms," stated one of the United States Weather Bureau roes, last night "For instance, at A 1L to day, a southwest toreese was slowing at the velocity of 36 s&Uee per hour, at this point of observation In the Federal hand ing. But If we were at ear former sta tion oa the top of the Oregoaian build ing, quite a higher elevation that the one we at .present enjoy, the velocity would measure about per cent more. Why? Because of the higher elevation where the wind blows more strongly. The other day qulto a wind storm was around Seat tle, and the reports showed that the wind was only blowing at the rate or 22 mlle3 per hour. We couldn't understand why the record did not show a better re sult Suddenly It dawned on us that a new sky-scraper had lately been built next to the building containing the weather station and served" as a guard against the wind. On taking this Into ac count we found that really the wind was blowing up there at the- rate of 3S miles per hour, Instead of 22." Ton can rely on Hood's Sarsaparllla for every form of scrofula. It purifies the LEO ERTEDE OOTTOT SERVOL Decline Honor Conferred Upon Hint fey Miners' Association. At the meeting of the Oreon .Xmenr Association yesterday Leo Fried wa elected president Since that time, how ever, Mr. Friede has decided that be diet not before- know of the existence of. sqtcki ait organization, was sot a. member of it and, therefore,, will mot have time- to eta vote to the duties of the office. For-theeef reasons the association to practically with--out a president to direct hr deliberations, and will have to rely upon the efforts ot the 'vice-president to keep the bustaee runnlnc smoothly. The association hasj now. MjQvtfzp