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THE MOBOTKG- OBBGONIA2J, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5", ItKJfL CITY NEWS IN BRIEF The Oregoalaa's Telephosea. Counting-Room ....... Haiti C67 ManalnR- Editor . .......Main C30 Sunday Editor Main 6235 City Editor Main 168 Society Editor Main C235 Composing-Room .........Main 685 Superintendent Building Red 2S28 East Side Office East 61 AMTJSKMKST3. MARQUAM GRAND THEATER (Morrison 8t.. bet. 6th and 7th) Tonight, at 8:15. "Sla Hopkins." COLUMBIA THEATER (14th and "VTaSnlr.g ton) Tonight, at 8:15. "Mistakes "Will Hap pen." EMPIRE THEATER (12th and Morrison) To night, at 8:10. "Darkest Russia." GRAND THEATER (Park and "Washington Continuous vaudeville, 2 to 10:30 F. M. STAR THEATER (Park and Washington) Continuous vaudeville, 2 to 10:30 P. M. BAKER THEATER (Third And Yamhill) Continuous vaudeville. 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. ARCADE THEATER (7th and "Washington Continuous vaudeville, 2 to 10:30 P. M. BIJOU THEATER (Sixth, near Alder) Con tinuous vaudeville from 2:30 to 10:30 P. M. LYRIC THEATER (cor. Alder and 7th) Con tinuous vaudeville from 2:80 to 10:30 P. M. Thought It "Was a Hold-Up. John. Morris, who lives at Portsmouth, -while on his way home after dark one night last week saw "what he took for the gleam of a dark lantern flashing in his face from out of the darkness. "I'm In for It." he said to himself. He Imagined he was looking into the muzzle of a pistol. His knees knocked together and perspiration oozed out of every pore. Then with a mighty bound he sprinted for his home, which was several blocks away. The next day he met a friend who related to him that he was on his way home, smoking a cigar, when he met a man who suddenly became frightened at something and started toward the "Willamette River, and he feared ho must have drowned himself. Mr. Morris remarked quietly: "That cer tainly was very singular, indeed, wasn't it? How do you account for it?" Wants Thousand Members. Centen ary's new pastor, Hev. "W. H. Heppe, D. D., at the recent bugle-call meeting, announced, that Centenary Church should have at least 1000 members within the next five years. Situated as it is, the cen ter of the East Side, surrounded with a growing resident population. Dr. Heppe thinks that 1000 members are not too many to hope for. By the end of January at least subscriptions to the debt will all be paid in and the debt paid off, leaving the church to carry out its plans for progressive work. Dr. Heppe has Inspired much enthusiasm among the members and they are responding to his calls for pro Bresslve work with alacrity. Speaks to Uniykbsitt Club. The first of this season's monthly dinners of the University Club was held on Saturday evening and the occasion was highly en joyable and successful. About 45 of the clubmen and their friends were present and the evening was enlivened by rollicking songs, bright stories and toasts. Tom Richardson was the principal speaker of the evening. Ho talked entertainingly of his meetings with famous men, related many interesting experiences in his career as a community builder, and spoke of the part the university man was to play in making the year 1905 in Portland a memorable one. Examinations To Be Held. The United States Civil Service Commission announces that the following examina tions will be held in this city: On De cember 17 an examination' will be held for the position of fireman. In the customs service at Astoria, Or., on the customs launch patrol. On December 28 for the position of teacher in the Philippine serv ice at a salary from $1000 to $1200 per an num and on January 4 for the position of chemical clerk in the Department of Ag riculture, at a salary of $70 per month. Persons desiring to compete should call on Z. A. Leigh, Postofflce Department, city. Gkocebt Stokb Burglarized. The grocery store of H. J. Faust, on the cor ner of East Twenty-sixth and Powell streets, was broken into Saturday night and about $55 worth of cigars, bacon and butter stolen. Entrance was effected by forcing open the front door. Nearly the entire stock .of cigars was taken. Mr. Faust noticed several strangers hanging about that neighborhood Saturday, but there were no police around to run them off. Mr. Faust discovered yesterday morning that his store had been burglar ized and notified the police. Officers Are Elected. Multnomah Camp No. 77. "W. O. "W., has elected the following officers: Past consul, B. K. Xnapp; consul commander, "William "W. X.umsden; adviser lieutenant, M. O. "Wil klns; banker, H. H. Newhall; clerk, J. M. "Wood-worth; escort, G. C. Lawrence; watchman, H. J. Ingram; sentry, A. Par sons; managers, J. H. McBride, "W. "W. Mlnar and E. H. Bonnet Funeral of Fritz Heiser. The funeral of Fritz Heiser, aged 45, was held yester day at Dunnlng's undertaking chapel, and the services were conducted by Rev.' Au gust Krause. The Sons of Hermann, of which the deceased was a member, took charge of the interment, which occurred In Ixme Fir Cemetery, and gave the funeral ceremony of the order. Bur your Xmas presents at the Uni tarian Bazaar, which opens next Thurs day evening. The cook book compiled by our ladies will bring happiness to every home. The entertainment on Friday evening begins at 8 o'clock. Christmas Bazaar, "Woodman Hall, East Sixth and" Alder streets, Monday evening, Dec 5, and following afternoon and evening, Dec. 6. Music, refreshments. The Calumet. 149 7th. Lunch 35c, 11:30 A. M. to 2 P. M. Dinner COc, 4:30 to 8 P. M. Service a la carte, 7 A. M." to S P. M. A Choice business property for sale on (Third street Particulars, 31 North Front Dr. Brown, eye and ear. The Marquam, B. B. Rich Curio Store is selling out Dr. C. "W. Bare, Dentist, 817 Dekum, ST. JOHNS' SEW CHARTER. Document Will Soon Be Presented for Approval of the People. The new charter which is being framed for St Johns will soon be submitted to the people for approval or disapproval It is practically completed, so the commit tee says, with some slight exceptions. Councllmen Monahan, Hughes and Hurl burt are the charter committee, and they have charge of the work, which was done by a man well versed in charter building. There are the usual offices of Mayor, Councllmen, . Recorder, Treasurer and City Attorney, who are elective. There will be four wards and two Councllmen from each ward. The Mayor appoints the City Engineer, all fire department officers and employes, police officers and such other officers as may bo designated, all of whom shall be confirmed by a ma jority vote of the Council. Section 45 provides that the Mayor, Re corder and City Attorney shall consti tute a Civil Service Commission for the purpose of passing on the qualifications of all porsons applying for positions in the public service of St Johns. No per son, except elective officers, shall be em ployed in any capacity by the city until passed upon by said board. Laborers shall be qualified voters of St Johns, and the same qualifications shall apply to all po sitions in the city, and all must be' able to read and write the English language. The board shall conduct an examination from time to time, at least every six months, such examination being open and competitive, and no employe receiving appointment under civil service shall be removed except for cause. The tax levy for city expenses, exclu sive of the tax necessary to pay taxes on bonds that may be issued, is placed at 5 mills. 'The completed charter will first be placed before tho Council and then submitted to the people, after which it will be sent to the Legislature to be en acted. Tho provisions .in most respects are modeled after the Portland charter and covers everything required by a municipal government It Is estimated that St Johns already has a population of nearly 2000 people, and it is rapidly Increasing. The framers of- the new charter have tried to get tip a charter the town can grow under. The first election under the new charter will be held next June. MOTHER MARY MARGARET BEAD Beloved Founder of St. Mary's Acad emy Passes Away In Montreal. After a service of 51 years in her adopt ed sisterhood. Mother Mary Margaret, of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Je sus and Mary, died in Montreal on Sat urday, December 3. This sad news has just been received at St Mary's Acad emy and has caused profound sorrow. Born 72 years ago in Montreal, where she returned to die, upon entering wo manhood. Mother Mary Margaret took the vows of a life's service. Entering the order of her choice she became one of the 12 pioneer sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, who came to Oregon in 1S59. Her 35 years' service in the Northwest was marked principally by her work in establishing St Mary's Academy, in which sho bore the larger part, and her administration as provincial superior of the Province of Oregon and "Washington, covering the order- of which she has been a member. This position was held for six years, and resulted in her transfer to higher posi tions in the East Mother Mary Margaret's service in life is marked principally, however, by her work in St Mary's Academy. Through out the entire Northwest there are for mer pupils who hold her name in rever ence. "With a life of self-sacrifice, a per sonality of strength and vigor and an influence for good which projected itself into her pupils' lives, her death comes as a shock to those who loved her so welL "With reverence and honor for the de parted sister a special memorial service will be hr In St Mary's Academy chapel next Saturday at 9 A. M., at which tlmo solemn requiem mass will be celebrated. MRS. BLAISE LABBE DEAD. Passed Away at Her Home on Port land Heights Yesterday. After an illness of four months the useful career of Mrs. Emily Theresa Labbe came to an end at the family residence on Laurel avenue yesterday af ternoon. An organic complaint; with which the ablest of surgeons were un able to cope, brought an end to a life which can only be described in that highest of terms, "Womanhood." Born in Alsace on October 6, 1S40, she immigrated to America in 1870 and came "on to Portland to enter Into wedlock with Blaise Labbe. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Llndsley, of the First Presbyterian Church, of this city, and tho ceremony was also the occasion of her entering that church. Her life has been marked by the traits which form tho world's nobility self-sac-rlflclng, seeking to do good, her quiet and unpretentious methods of charitable work were only surpassed by her wife like and motherly devotion. During her ltfc Mrs. Labbe was deeply Interested in all charitable work and or ganization, including tho Old Ladles' Home, the Orphans' and Baby Homes and the Ladies' Aid Society of her church. Her work in these lines was character ized by the quietness and self-effacement of her methods. Mrs. Labbe died at tho age of G4 years, leaving her husband, Mr. Blaise Labbe, and one son, Edward B. Labbe. WANTED IN ASTORIA. ' Ex-Railroad Employe Arrested on Embezzlement Charge. Fred Stanch, a former employo of tho O. R. &: N. Company at Astoria, has been arrested by Special Agent Joe Ri ley and Is now awaiting the arrival of Sheriff Linvllle. of Clatsop County, who will take him back to Astoria to face a charge of embezzlement His thefts from tho company are al leged to be not only money, but mer chandise, which he has been making away with for a year or more. During that time he has been traveling with a faster set than his income warranted, and ho has been suspected for some time. Two weoks ago he left Astoria between two days and was found on his brother's ranch at Snowden, "Wash. Considerable quantities of the stolen merchandise were found there also. Stanch is 37 years old and has a wife in Astoria. OVER $6000 IN FREIGHT. Where 24 Carloads of Pianos and Or gans for the Ellers House Came From. Mention was made in yesterday's Ore Ionian of 24 carloads of pianos having been received by Ellers Piano House since the election. This is by no means a sufficiently large stock of goods to meet the requirements for this year, for Investigation shows that more than 30 additional carloads are due to arrive In Portland between now and the 15th of December. Facilities at the big warehouse are now in smooth running order, so thata car load of pianos can be handled almost as fast as it can be placed on tho siding directly in front of the Ellers warehouse by the Terminal Company. On Friday and Saturday of the last week nine carloads were received and un loaded; a carload consisting entirely of grand pianos from Chickering & Sons, Boston; another car consisting of Chick ering uprights (making undoubtedly the two most costly carload shipments ever received in the "West); a carload of Weber pianos, consisting of both uprights and grands: a carload of Pianola-pianos, which are now In such demand and range in price from $500 to $1000 each. Most of these Pianola-pianos, by the way, had been sold before arrival and were prompt ly shipped to various points throughout the "West and delivered here in the city; a monster carload of Kimball pianos was unloaded, containing a number of the latest medium size Kimball pianos in Col onial design; a monster carload of Metro style Pianolas, the largest shipment of Pianolas ever made in one carload to the "West Pianolas have of late been distrib uted very generously throughout the Northwest A carload of 20 Haddorff pi anos; a carload of Hobart M. .Cable pianos; a carload of Clarendon pianos was also received and swallowed up by the big warehouse and retail establishment Previous to this, during the week, an other carload of "Weber pianos arrived and a carload of Chlckerings, a carload of Burdette organs, a carload of Story & Clark pianos. The rest of the 24 carloads were made up of Marshall & "Wendel pianos, another carload of Kimball or gans, a carload of Kimball pianos, a "car load of- Pacific Queen organs, a carload of Hobart M. Cable pianos, a carload of "Whitney & HInzo pianos, a carload, of "Weser Orchestral pianos, a carload of Schiller pianos, one each of Lester, Kim ball and Clarendon pianos. Tho freight item involved in these ship ments alono is a snug fortune in itself, figuring over $6600, and the wholesale cost of these pianos at the factories was con siderably over $100,000. Some day Portland ought to have fac tories for producing these Instruments right at home, which would give employ ment to an arm of the most highly killed mechanics. MEN ARE ENTHUSED Eloquence Stirs Gathering of Portland Socialists. PATRIOTISM IS. IGNORANCE So Says One Orator, and Concludes by Stating That All National Heroes Are Murderers, and Never Did One Kind Deed. Tho man with the Teutonic visage had finished his oration and had closed with apologies because the thoughts he had reserved for the occasion refused to serve in all their virgin Intensity. He had de scended from the pedestal amid the great applause of the brother Socialists, gath ered last night at the hall on Davis street to listen to the doctrines of love and universal riches. The long and withered man whose mous tache stood a bristling abatis around the trenches of his oratory arose slowly and raised his band on high. "Vat It issT' he said, while the flicker ing lights waved their hands in glad ex ultation now that the question had at last been asked. The audience shifted its foot and spat dismally Into tho corner where slept the cockroach. The Question Is Asked. "It is vot Is vas und dot vas dls." The question had at last been answered and the audience engulfed great chunks of the self-evident air and crossed its legs in anticipation. "You go to sleep und It vas morgen, und vat habbens?" The audience roused Itself for the climax, while the orator stood with outstretched arms engaged with the orator's pause. "Dot milkman vercompt" Again the audience, eased from the strain, sank into more peaceful pose. "Und annoder milkman auch vercompt, und mehr und lmmer each wish to cut der throat und steal red business von der bruder." Tho audience, aroused by the word "steal," patted vigorously. "Den der grocer he kommpt" continued the orator. "Und annoder he kommpt, und immer auch willst do odder ver Bchlagt" A smile spread Itself over the benign and battle-scarred visage of the speaker as his thoughts turned to pleasant things. When the Mall Man Comes. "Und den," ho said in a soft low volco like tho falling of leaves in the Autumn forest or the rippling of the rivulet through the corner of the old orchard at home, where tho sun shone down on the pool of delight "und den einander kommpt He Immer der tlmo has. Nle mals 1st der" hurry in. Der mall carrier. Er hat a Governmetn job und he is happy." Applause overwhelmed the speaker and he retired. The next speaker could " talk United States and his gestures were those of one who has studied oratory In the solitude of the woods, where the ax helve has lent grace to the sweep of his arm. "What do tho Socialists want?" he asked, but no ono answered; perhaps it was not etiquette to interrupt the speaker. "They say that Socialism would disrupt tho home, and I will admit It It is the only belief which grants equal rights to women. If woman was equal to man to morrow SO per cent of the wives would leave the husbands rather than be de pendent upon them. "Socialism doesn't want a prison or a penitentiary, and it would have no crime, for it would make human beings of men and not cutthroats llko tho competitive system. Not an lotum. "Labor is all, and the essential thing. Money produces not one lotum in this world. Could a man control a horse if the horse knew his strength? Not an lotum. "Can capital control labor when labor learns Its strength? Not an lotum. Can Rockefeller and Morgan press down the workingman when the workingman learns tho philosophy of Socialism? Not an lotum. If the Socialists got power and Rockefeller was dumped into the sea, who would run the trains? "Would it bo bis money? Not an lotum. The brake men would put on the brakes and the engineers would put on the steam whether Rockefeller owned the oil fields or not" The speaker waxed eloquent and become personal. "If Rockefeller," he said, "had got $10 a day for every day since Christ was born he would not have made as much money as ho now has. Do you," and the speaker held out his hands imploringly to his lis teners, "do you think Rockefeller's brains are worth that much more than yours. I don't think so In my case. Patriotism Is Ignorance. "A great deal of time is wasted," said the speaker under his next point "In teaching the school children to salute the flag and to revere "Old Glory" and to bow down to heroes. "What is patriotism?" tho orator thundered, and thundering paused. Evidently no one knew the answer and so he told. "Patriotism is Ignorance," he said. "Who Is the patriotic man but the Ig- norant man. He has no country; that belongs to Morgan. "Who are the heroes but the murderers of men? Not one of them ever did a kind act for humanity. There are more heroes now tramping the country starving and ragged than ever died on battlefields." At a lato hour the orator had not fin ished, Tut was still being applauded down on Davis street GATHERING PLANT SPECIMENS Dr. M. A. Fllnn Has Classified 150 Varieties of Oregon Plants. Dr. M. A. Fllnn, of tho East Side, is still engaged In putting In permanent form an illustrated book of Oregon plants, ferns and mosses, and has already gathered and classified correctly ISO va rieties. Dr. Fllnn is doing for Oregon in this line what Professor Condon did in geological lines. Mr. Howell, in his recently-published book on the flora of the Northwest gives descriptions of about 30M varieties, which embraces tho whole Coast but Mr. Fllnn Is confining his work to Oregon, and while along the lines of Mr. Howell's book, it Is very different for the reason that Dr. Fllnn obtains several specimens of each plant, submits each to a process to preserve Its color, tints and form perfectly, and fas tens the specimen on tho clean white pages of his book, together with the written classification placed on the mar gin. A glance at a single page discloses the plant with all Its colors, together with the classification of the plant Al though Dr. Flinn only started preserva tion and classification of plants last Spring, tho work Is well under way. He Is Inspired solely by a love of nature, and will continue until he has a practi cally complete record of Oregon plants stamped and classified in his book. The pages of plants are so arranged that the specimens may bo photographed, and while Dr. Fllnn has not yet decided whether he will publish his book of pic tures and classifications, he will continue tho work. Those who have examined the work as far as It has been carried, say it will be of great value to the Bchools In studying Oregon plants. AT THE THEATERS "Mistake Will Happen." Tom Genowln Edgar Baume Mr. Hunter-Chase William Dills William Hawley.... George Bloomquest Jos McCann George B. Be ire 11 John Q. Montague. .....Scott Seaton Dorothy Mayland Cathrine Countiss Mrs. Hunter-Chase Lauretta Allen. Mrs. Price Ethel Fuller Linda Kurz Louise- Brandt Here we have another of those breezy farces which are so well Interpreted by the "Columbia Company. It is a trifle, several degrees, lighter than air, but If kept Its audience In a tumult of laughter and ap plause all the time during the perform ance yesterday. It was written by Charles Dickson, who starred in it a couple of years ago. It Is DIcksonesque, which means that It is bright and hurried and slangy. It is satirical of the stage, the two leading roles being a somewhat unconventional actor and his actress wife. Of course the majority conception of actors Is that they are as a class conventional, but the word Is used In the present Instance to ex plain that these two are stage actors, not the real kind. Of course real actors would not place themselves In the embarrassing situations which makes "Mistakes Will Happen" possible. There is a novel situa tion in which Mr. Baume and Lauretta Allen do a bit of play rehearsing. The Idea of the thing seemed to strike the audience favorably and this incident made the hit of the play. The farce Is, as a whole, a very good one, but there are two or threo speeches which should be pruned off. The laughs which they bring aro unsavory. Miss Countiss 13 back in her element again this week. She wears trailing gowns, big hats and is quite fitted to her role. Mr. Baume i3 excellently provided fof in the part of a popular young load ing man. Naturally he worked without make-up. William Dills came forward with another of his wonderfully good ec centric old men and the spirit with which ho played the part was sufficient evi dence to his friends that he has com pletely recovered from I1I3 recent Illness. Louise Brandt and George Bloomquest that crack team of Juveniles of whom wo have como to expect so much, were at their level best Miss Brandt appears in a part widely at varlanco with any which sho has heretofore undertaken. She has not heretofore attempted low comedy, but as tho slatternly German domestic In "Mistakes Will Happen" she gives a splendid display of talents which the pub lic did not know her to possess. George Berrell did a tough plumber's assistant up to the handle, while Scott Seaton was very good as tho unlonely theatrical man ager. Ethel Fuller and Laurette Allen are finished actresses and gave delight ful performances. The attendance yesterday was very largo and Mr. Ballard may well congratu late himself on the auspicious commence ment of his management. A. A. G. MACCABEEAN SERVICE HELD. Interesting Programme Rendered at Temple Beth Israel. In honor of tho Chanuckah Festival, which is now in progress, there was a Maccabeean celebration at Temple Beth Israel last night under tho auspices of the Portland Zionist Society, given by the Beth Israel Religious school. Thero were addresses by Dr. S. S. Wise and D. Soils Cohen, but the numbers given by the children took up the principal part of the programme and were most cred itably rendered. The scenes from Judas MaccabaeUs (Longfellow) were especially good. The full programme ipndered was: The Chanuckah Lights . Sadie Cactman, Jessie Rich. Carrlo Wolfe, Joseph Shancdllng, Dorothy Loewen son. Danell Shancdllng, Elsie Rein hart. Edwin Bluxnenthal. Clara Behrman. Slyvan Durkhelmer. Kindle tho Taper ..Emma Lazarus Hazel Altman. Kindling tho lights ... Cecil Altman. Ml Ko mo cho -.--.-.-r.-.vv. . . Tho School. Presentation by the Children to tho School.. Hilda Gumpert Tho Words of tho Prouhets Pupils of Class TV. Tho Banner of the Jew Emma Lazarus Daisy Gerson, Edith Sbaplrcr, Margaret A Haussman, Anita May. Adelaide Loewenson, Hanlta Frledenthal. Prizo essays Leon Behrman. Leo Shaplrer. Scenes From Judas MaccabaeuB. .Longfellow Judas Maccabaeus, Leon Behrman; Cap tains. Lester Slchcl, Edwin Jacobs. Harold Belnhart, Adolph Unna; Fugitives, Leeser Cohen. Vernon Schubach, Alvyn Citron. Address Hon. D. Soils Cohen Song, "Rock of Ages- The School Address Dr. Stephen S. Wise. Closing Prayer Class V. ADDRESSES BOYS' CLUB. Mr. T. S. . McDaniel Speaks on "A Young Man In a Strange Land." The Boys' Club of the T. M. C. A. was addressed yesterday afternoon by T. S. McDaniel, who took for his theme, "A Toung Man in a Strange Land." This subject was suggested to Mr. Mc Daniel by an observation of the many youthful Japanese who have come to this country in tho past few years, and who, by diligence and adaptability, have risen on the ladder of progress. Mr. McDaniel thought that the young man in a strange land, thrown upon his own resources and not afraid to face tho working out of his own future, would surely develop the true mettle and rise high in the positions of the world. Ho cited many instances of such lives and gave a talk which had a stimulating effect upon his hearers. WHERETO DINE. All tho delicacies of the season at th Portland Restaurant fine, private apart ments for parties. 306 Wash.near &th. Harnett's Extract of Van liar Is the leader all the world over. Us no other. The Most Economical RICHMOND COAL CARBON HILL COAL WE GUARANTEE EVERY LOAD WE SEND OUT Holmes Coal 353 STARK STREET , "Darkest Kussla." Ilda Barbsky Eva Mountford Count Karslcheff 7T."MaI Estelle Bareness von Rhineberg . .Lucy Stafford Olgla Karsicheff..". kEdna Hlckey Count Nazimoff Elmer Grandin Alex Narlmoff... Bay Applegate Ivan Barosky .Claude Payton Colonel Septimus Cobb.... J. C. McCabe Conetantlne Karelcbeft.Fred A. Sullivan Nicholas Karslcbetr....Bay F. Brandon Lorts Harry Lochal Ominsky .Thomas Hart Badsloff James A. Heck Sergeant HeUman.....Ben J. Harrison Hanajka Lovell Clark AzoS L. M. Mates" Poor Russia! What with Japanese defeats and the 'slings and arrows of out rageous fortune in the hands of con temporaneous theatrical managers the land of the Great White Czar has been getting the worst of it recently. There havo been a number of anti-Russian melo dramas in Portland recently, all of which have had the effect of making a patriotic American better reconciled to the fact that he is not a subject of the Russian Empire during this year of grace. "Darkest Russia," which was the bill yesterday and will be all week at the Empire Is not greatly different from others of its class. There Is a Nihilist plot which Involves both hero and heroine. There is a sentence to Siberia and hard luck generally for theso two leading characters, but in the end Siberia Is crowded lilto a closo corner, the hero, heroine and all the others who have con tributed to the downfall of the villain and vlllalness are left happily situated, while the bad ones are confounded. "Darkest Russia" Is the first of the Stair & Haviin shows that has come to Portland under the management of George L. Baker, who now assumes charge of the Empire. Both of the per formances yesterday were largely attended and the new order of-things received a most propitious send-off. The play and company is satisfactory from the stand point of popular-price melodrama and the coming week will no doubt bo a pros porous one for tho house and company, which Is tho original New Tork troupe. Mr. Baker gets away with his new en terprise 4s good shape and the indications are that the Stalr-Haviln attractions will enjoy a prosperous season under his man agement More Gifts for Museum. Colonel L. L. Hawkins has secured for the City Museum a collection of Interest ing sea fish caught in the drag net of the French vessel "Vllle de Mulhouse, which Is now in port The specimens are deep-sea fish caught many miles out at sea, and were sent to the Colonel through the kindness of S. Bonney, com mander of tho vessel. They have been placed on exhibition at tho museum in tho City Hall and will undoubtedly be of great interest to the school children who are now studying the animal life of tho ocean. In addition to this collection, the com mander gave to the City Park an owl of an unknown species, which settled on the vessel while 400 miles out at sea. The strange bird Is now caged with the other curiosities at tho park. CASTOR I A Jot Infanta and Children. Till Yob Hits Always BoigH Bears tha Bignatara of BY MAIL Best Sewing -Machine Needles FOR ALL MAKES OF MACHINES ONLY 5 CENTS ''". '' Per Package. Postage one cent for 1 to 20 package Send Cola or Stamps. State kinds wasted. Address THE SINGER MANFG. CO. 334 Morrison street. B40 Williams avenae (East)! 403 WaafalagtOH street. LEWIS & CLARK COIN BROOCH "Wo aro the originators and manufacturers of this beautiful cold brooch Pin mounting for tho Lewis and Clark 1005 Dollars. 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VULCAN COAL CO. Office Phone Main 2776. 320 Bornslde St. FredPrekD.D.S 405 Dekum bide OFFICE HOURS From 9 A. M. tp 5 P. M. EVENINGS, MON DAY AND THURS DAY UNTIL 8 P. M. EREE LAND IN OREGON in the richest rain, fruit and stock section in the -world. Thousands of acres cflaad at actual cost of irrigation. Deed direct from Stats cf Oregon. WRITE TO-DAY. BOOKLET and MAP FREE. Deschutes Irrigation and Power Com-pnj,6io-i x-xaMcKay Building ,Portbad,Oregon. Qchwab Printing Co. BSST fTOZJC. XSJSOKABLZ PRICES STARS STREET XH BOTTLES Never Is Balk. TrUl size ..36 ceats Medium slM ........ SO cents Large slxo ........ ...... jUQQ Writing Paper 'A COLD WEATHER Is near and you should meet it by being prepared to keep warm BUY RICHMOND COAL' The Pacific Coast Co. CHAS. H. GLEIM. AGENT 249 WASHINGTON ST. TELEPHONE 220 AND 237. Peerless in style and quality, g yet sold for less than infe- I riorgoods elsewhere. j Our Xmas Opera Glasses 1 .x tt -tint mJutju NEW YORK Dental Parlor: Open Evenings and Sundays Hours, 8:30 A. 31. until 8P.lt For tha con venlenca of those who cannot coma durlns tha day, we hava decided to keep our offices open evenings. Havlns Just finished equipping and, remodelln? with tee latest electrical appliances, we can now complete all kinds oi operation with great skill an dispatch, evenings as weU as daytimes. Our socialists of. world renown will treat all who coma with the courtesy and care that the New York Dentists are bo well known by. Wa do not try to competa wlt& cheap dental work, but do all kinds o first class work at about half that charged by oth ers. All operations are guaranteed painlees. You can have your teeth out in the morning and go home with your HEW TEETH "thas fit" the same day. All work guaranteed, with a protected guar anteo for 10 years. TEETH EXTRACTED AND FILLED ABSO LUTELY "WITHOUT PAIN, by our late scien tific method applied to the gums. No sleep producing agents or cocaine. These are the only dentai parlors in Portland having PATENTED APPLIANCES and Ingre dients to extract. AIL and apply gold crowns and 'porcelain crowns undetectable from nat ural teeth. All work done by GRADUATED DENTISTS of from 13 to 20 years azperlenoe and each department in charge of a ipeciaUat, Olvo us a call, and you will find us to do ex actly as we advertise. We will tell you In ad vance exactly what your work will cost, by a FREE EXAMINATION. SET TEETH .ve. . S5.&9 GOLD CROWNS iS.M GOLD FILLINGS .$!. siAiY-tiis Mia ..-vv...8ee: fffl PLATES New York Dental Parlors MAIN OFFICE: fourth orrha sru PortJaaaQiw 6 bbutiftj I