THE HORNING OEEGOOTAS, SATIJBDAY, DECEMBER 17, 190$.
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
The Orcconlan's Telephone.
Countlnr-Rocm Maia ' 6C7
Managing Editor Main 639
Sunday Editor Main C2.15
City Editor Main ice
Society Editor Main 6235
Coxnpoeln'e-Boom Main CSS
Superintendent Bulldlnc Ked 2828
East Side Office East 61
AMUSEMENTS.
MARQUAM GRAND THEATER (Morrison
bet. 6th and 7th) Matinee, 2:13. "A Doll s
house"; tonight at S;15, "Mart o the
Lowlands
EMPIRE THEATER (12th and Morrison)
Matinee 2:15, tonight at 8:15, "A Fatal
Scar."
COLOMBIA THEATER (14th and Washing
ton.) Matinee 2:15, tonight at 8:15. Tho
Prodigal Daughter."
GRAND THEATER (Park and Washington)
Continuous vaudeville. 2 to 10:30 P. M.
STAR THEATER (Park and Washington)
Continuous vaudeville. 2:30 to 10:30 P. M.
BAKER THEATER (Third and Tamhlll)
Continuous vaudeville. 2:30 to 10:30 P. M.
ARCADE THEATER (7th and Washington)
Continuous vaudeville, 2:30 to 10:30 P. M.
BIJOU THEATER (Sixth, near Alder) Con
tinuous vaudeville Irom 2:30 to 10:30 P. M.
liYRIC THEATER (cor. Alder and 7th) Con
tinuous vaudeville Irom 2:30 to 10:30 P. M.
Attention Yoono Ladies. Young la
dles 16 years of ape desiring- employment
nna no difficulty in securing desirable po
sitions nowadays, the holiday rush In the
retail stores creating an unprecedented
demand for bright young ladies about 16
or 17 years of age. The Meier1 & Frank
store only yesterday asked the aid of The
Oragonian in securing 40 or 50 girls Imme
diately, the great throngs of holiday shop
pers taxing their facilities in overy direc
tion. They offer lucrative positions to
bright young ladles of good character and
reputation who apply at once. .
Funeral of Edgar Van Avert. The
luneral of Edgar Van Avery, of Albina,
took place yesterday morning from St.
Mary's- Church on "Williams avenue and
Stanton street. Here solemn requiem mass
-was said by Rev. "W. A. Daly in the pres
ence of his relatives and friends, and In
terment was in the Sellwood Cemetery.
Officers and members of Portland Circle
Mo. 5. "Woodmen of the "World, attended
the services. He was 50 years old.
Annual, Meeting op Oregon Histor
ical Society. By the courtesy of Mayor
"Williams this meeting will be held In the
Council Chamber,! City Hall, today. The
hour is 2 o'clock P. M. Judge Bellinger,
president, will preside. Since there is con
siderable Important business to transact
it is hoped that the members will "be pres
ent promptly on time.
The Trustee's Sale of the stock of
books and stationery of the E. G. Mc
Kean Company. Fourth and Yamhill
streets, will continue through the holi
days. The store is open evenings. You
can buy a whole lot of books to send to
your country friends for a little money.
James R. Ewing, trustee. Is assisted by
Mr. R. S. Searle.
Saving in purchase of family supply of
meats enables better holiday present. The
Independent Meat Company, 127 First
street, telephone 3277 Main, raises, kills
and sells direct the best steer boIllngJ
meat, 5 and 6 cents aj pound; roast veal, S
and 10 cents a pound; best roast, 9 and 10
cents a pound. 127 First street. Telephone
Main 2277.
Onxt Cbossed-Wire Fire. Hundreds of
people nocked to the sceno last night at 8
o'clock when fire apparatus dashed to the
Marquam building. Sixth and Morrison
streets. In answer to a still alarm. Only
the crossing of two electric wires caused
the excitement. Damage, to the extent of
J5 was wrought to the casing.
Given an Appointment. Dr. Samuel C.
Slocum is again Assistant City Physician,
he having been appointed yesterday morn
ing by the Health Board. This is a source
of great satisfaction to the police, as his
office is near the Central Station and fre
quently a surgeon or physician is seeded
quickly.
"Wellb-Fargo & Co. and tho Pacific Ex- j
press Co. will keep their office, corner
Fourth and Yamhill streets, open Sunday,
December 18, from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M. for
tho convenience of holiday shippers. Of
fice will also remain open during the week
beginning December 13 until 8 P. M. each
day.
H. R. Long Vert Sick. H. R. Dong, a
well-known Portland business man, has
returned to his home at 280 East Sixth
street North, from Hot Lake, Or., where
he went for his health. There was no
improvement in his case and he is now
considered in a critical condition.
First Presbyterian Church. Services
tomorrow at 10:30 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. In
the morning Rev. E. L. House, D. D., will
preach. In the evening Dr. Hill will preach
the third of a series of sermons on "Old
Pictures in New Frames," the topic being
"The Different Day."
Grange Election. Annual meeting and
election of officers of Milwaukie Grange,
Patrons of Husbandry, will be held today
In the Town Hall. Reports on incorpora
tion and other business pertaining to the
proposed new hall will be received.
Dr. Brougher's topics at the "White
Temple Sunday: Morning. "Have You Re
ceived the Holy Spirit?'1 Night, "The First
T. P. A.," or "Brotherhood In Theory and
Practice." Baptism. Special music.
Prael, Hegele & Co.,- retail depart
ment store, opening evenings, ehowlmr a
most beautiful line of holiday china, art
goods, rich cut glass, lamps, etc 100-105
Fifth street, corner Stark.
.not a ain Boast when we say that
we ve tho finest neckwear in town at any
price from 50c to $3. Hewett, Bradley &
Co.. haberdashers, 318 Washington, next
to Grand Theater.
Ladt who notified Main 63&5 about cock
er spaniel, license 1516, kindly phone par
ties about dog or call 704 Tenth.
Lot your friends in the (East know all
about Oregon scenery by sending an Ore
gon "Wild Grape Souvenir Book.
Oregon "Wild Grape Souvenir Book is
the best on the market. On sale at news
stands and drugstores.
Finest chrysanthemums, carnations, flo
ral pieces, reasonable. Burkhardt's, 23d-G.
Young ladies of Centenary Church con
tinue bazaar this afternoon and evening.
Ask to see the Oregon "Wild Grape Souv
enir Book, the only book of Its kind.
TVooster sells cheaper than neighbors.
B. B. Rich Curio Store is selling out.
IT'S PURE MAGIC
OVIDE MUSIN
"GREAT BELGIAN VIOLIN VIRTUOSO.
Decorated by all the crowned
heads of Europe
COMING, With Superb Company
Monday Eve., Dec. 19
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
300 75c seats for sale In annex. Tick
ets for sale at Allen & GIlbert-Ramaker
Piano Co. Prices, $2, $L50. $L 75c.
Mlslck. contralto; Green, baritone; Koe
nlg, pianist. Direction. Elmore Rice.
2
STORES
312 Washington
Near Sixth
and
293 Morrison
Near Fifth.
SPECIAL
All our umbrellas from $6.50 ud
10 PER CENT DISCOUNT.
All our umbrellas Irom $10.00 up
20 PER CENT DISCOUNT.
REPAIRING AND RECOVERING.
Admits He Siafpzd Him. In a report
to Chief of Police Hunt, Patrolman Gal
braith stated that he slapped L. C Ruhl,
sending him sprawling to the sidewalk
Thursday night, as he was holding him
prisoner and waiting for a patrol wagon
from the Central Station. Ruhl received
a gash on the back of his head, but how
this was done is not known. An investiga
tion is being made. Charges have not yet
been preferred against the officer. He ar
rested Ruhl on a charge of refusing to
move on, and In tho Municipal Court yes
terday morning the defendant was
fined 510.
Court Officers Elected. At the bi
monthly meeting of tho Immaculate. Heart
Court. 1043, C. O. F.f Albina, thla week
the following officers were elected: Chief
ranger, H. C. Allehoff; vice-chief ranger,
J. H. Marpert; past chief ranger, J. P.
Meehan; treasurer, John A. Duff; finan
cial secretary, P. Meyer; recording secre
tary, D. W. Lane; trustees, Messrs. Brost,
Healy and Brock; delegates. Rev. "W. A.
Daly; alternate, J. "W. Brost. Nearly all
the members were present.
No Need of Public Aid. Chief of Po
lice Hunt detailed Policemen Reslng and
"White to investigate the case of alleged
destitution, reported by Sergeant- Hoge
boom. at 402 Water street A family
named Johnson lives there. The officers
reported back that there is no need for
public aid, as the mother is able to work
and the family has food.
Diamonds, fine watches and jewelry, cut
glass, umbrellas. Prices most reasonable.
A- Vullleumier, under The Perkins.
Nut Bowls and burnt leather novelties
in great variety. D. M. Averlll & Co.,
331 Morrison street
Calendars In great variety at reduced
prices. D. M. Averlll & Co.. 331 Morrison.
Eastman Kodaks and supplies, 25 per
cent discount. Averlll & Co., 331 Mor.
Sale of bazaar articles this afternoon,
3 to 5, Unitarian Chapel.
ANY SIZE
We Have Mve t, Oar New BlUi-
LATEST STYLE.
ANY QUANTITY.
RAINCOATS, MACKINTOSHES
RUBBER BOOTS AND SHOES
Rubber and Oiled Clothing
GOODYEAR RUBBER COMPANY
R. BT. PEASE. PRESIDENT.
NEW ADDRESS, 61, 63, 65, 67 FOURTH, CORNER PINE ST- PORTLAND. OK.
WHERE TO DENE.
All the delicacies of the season at the
Portland Restaurant fine, private apart
ments for parties. . 205 "Wash., near 6th.
GRAND PRIZE
(tke klgfecst hma)
AWARDED TO
ESTERBRQOK'S
Steel Pens
ATTHE
St. Louis Exposition
SHAW'S
PURE
America's
ORIGINAL
MALT
WHISKY
Without a Rival
Tocby
BLUMAUER & HOCH
108 and 1 10 Fojarth Stret
Sol Distributers for Oregon ani. Waabiogtea.
MALT
eee 'e
Tabfxe d'Hote
WITH WINE, $1.00
On Sunday from 2 to 8 P. M.
OUR HOLIDAY GREETINGS
This season accompany tho readily proved
statement that Christmas, New Year and
In-between meals, as selected and served
at his popular restaurant, will be fully
up to our high standard. Turkey and
other poultry, succulent meats and vege
tables and dainty deserts will afford you
keenest satisfaction of eyo and appetite.
Stark St., Opp. Chamber Commerce
(to""'"'
' TO ALL PURCHASERS OF OUR
FURNACES DURING 1904
j FREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR HOUSES
As evidence of our appreciation of your patronago wo ivlll give to
each purchaser during ISM who applies to us before February 1, 1S05,
a photograph of their home free of charge.
the w. g. Mcpherson co.
a
New Rate on Iron.
The Northern Pacific freight depart
ment has announced a modification
on Its rate on iron between
Portland and "Washington points. Hereto
fore the rate on bar iron to Seattle. Ta
coma and Gray's Harbor points has been
12 cents per hundred pounds. Owing to
tho requests of several of the large ship
ping firms of the city the company has
Increased the rate to cover rod, band and.
hoop Iron as well as the bar product- The
new rate will be effective December 19.
The modification will cover the shipments
to Belllngham, and Everett at the old rate
of 1714 cents per hundred to thopa points
for all the kinds of Iron mentioned.
THE STORE NOTED FOR THE BEST GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES
HOLIDAY GOODS
for everybody at prices
TO please everybody
3EAUTIFUL THINGS SUITABLE AS GIFTS TOIL MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. USEFUL
PRESENTS AT PRICES THAT HAVE NO EQUAL ANYWHERE. TOYS OF ANY DSCRIPTION
AT MODERATE LOW PRICES. A DOLLAR IN THIS DEPARTMENT WILL SUPPLY AN ENTIRE
FAMILY. YOU'LL FIND MANY SUGGESTIONS THAT WILL ASSIST YOU IN YOUR LISTS OF
GIFTS. DO YOUR SHOPPING AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE WHEN YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME
AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION IN COMFORT.
WrTp'0n account of Morrison-street "bridge being closed to travel wo allow Round-Trip
i w Car Fare within city limits, on purchases of $1.00 or over. Please ask the clerk.
AN INDEX OF WHAT CAN BE HAD IN MANY DEPART
MENTS FOR VERY LITTLE MONEY
Handsome Xmas Furs
Our present exhibit of fur garments is the
richest and most extensive and varied we have
ever offered. The styles axe selected from the
best European and American models, and the
qualities are positively guaranteed. We will sell
no fur piece at any price that will "bring discredit
to our method of doing business. We are show
ing Boas and Scarfs from $25.00
to as small a price as
$1.00
Japanese Kimonos
JUST THE THING FOR
CHRISTMAS GIFT
Imported by this house for our trade. Imported
Japanese Crepe in all the fancy figures trimmed with
Japanese Satin.
LONG KIMONOS $3.50
SHORT KIMONOS $2.35
TABLE LINEN SETS
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Dinner Cloth and dozen Napkins to match; all hemmed and ready for use, at the following soecial prices:
$15.00, $12.50, $10.50, $8.50, $7.50, $6.50, $5.50, $5.00 and $24)0. ' -
f Women's Underwear
Heavy fleeced, French ribbed vests and pants, nicely
trimmed, in gray, ecru and white 25
Children's silver gray fleeced, ribbed vests, pants' and
drawers at 25c, 20c 15
Women's Hosiery
Fancy embroidered and lace Hose worth 35c and 40c
a pair, today 25
N Kid Gloves
3000 pair extra fine real kid French pique, standard
value 2.00, today $1.45
2000 pair French Derby Walking Gloves, overlapped
seam, worth $1.50, today 95
WOMEN'S UNDERMUSLiNS
It's no wonder that this department at this store is crowded all day long. Such bargains cannot be
found in the city. Elegantly made garments trimmed in Valenciennes and torchon laces and embroidery.
Gowns S f n QfA .. niio-mJoo t- ,
Skirts $2.65 to 45
Chemise
Corset Covers $1.48 to 10
uuoio JNUX.OJJNU- TU iiUUJi.
Corset Sale
The World-famed Thompson Glove-Fitting Corset.
Winner of grand prize and two gold medals at
World's Fair. Special prices to introduce them by
order of factory
$1.50 Corset $1.00
$2.00 Corset S1.50
$2.50 Corset $2.00
$4.00 Corset ; $3.25
Modes
High-Grade
Patterns' Free
With
$1.00 Purchase.
II rm ' - nr ii -
Men's Furnishings
Mount Hood Shirts, fancy stripes for men and boys,
worth 50c and 75c, today 35
Man's Silk Mufflers, black and white, $1.50,' $1.00, 75c
and 45
Initial Silk Handkerchiefs, 45c, 25c, 22c and. . .10 J
You can select presents and we will lay them away
to be delivered at your pleasure.
Modes
Monthly
Magazines
Free With
$5.00 Purchase
Take Grand Entrance Right on the Corner of Third and Morrison.
a 91
I
Come in Early
Tcfday
to
Avoid The
Rush
jfeoiidaiJlpparel
mail'
ORDERS I
PROMPTLY
FILLED-
Hip Art Clothing for Men, Boys and Children.
Our Own 9?$ake
ana uxccusive otwes
Overcoats ..from $7.85 to $50.00
Sack Suits from $10.00 to $35.00
English Walking Frocks $30.00 to $38.00
Cravenette Rain Coats $10.00 to $35.00
N
We carry -the largest and finest
stock of Furnishings, Hats and
Caps, in the-Northwest.
Smoking Jackets, House Coats and Gowns
from $3.50 upwards.
o
GLOVES
all the leading
makes -street,
dress, evening
wear.
Southwest Cor. Fourth and Morrison
a o
C NECKWEAR
The Finest
Ever Shown in
the City.
Sectional
icies m
Do yon
renember tae
building blocks
ozboynood
days?
I How each,
little block was
& perfect
multiple of
some bigger
block?
f And Turn
each block
FITTED IN
SOMEWHERE,
20 matter what
Its size?
That's tlae TandE Sectional He
Filing Cabiaets boflt on tho maltipla
visa, Tbrrarelaterehaassebte. Thev
always FITCT. m Uayrnztra
sora lafanzatttea? fgm
GUSS & PRUDHOMME CO.p
123 First St-. Portland. Or. MB.
(Opposite First National Bank.)
UNIVERSITY
OF OREGON
GLEE AND
MANDOLIN
CLUB
CONCERT
TONIGHT
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
General Admission . . 50c
Reserved Seats .
75c
At WOODARD & CLARKE'S
TEETH
CHRISTMAS GIFT
LEMAIRE
OPERA .
GLASSES
Our Advice
Price these stand
ard Opera Glasses
every where ejse,
then come to us
and save from Si
to $2.50 ....
OPEN
EVENINGS
WALTER REED
The Optician,
133 Ctit St, OrejrorJan Iiltlj.
COLUiVlBIA
HARD MOULDED Qff
RtCORDS diSC&l
Wo play the records for you.
GIBSON CO.. 345 Wash'st, Portland, Or.
STAMMERING CURED
X guarantee to cure any case of stammer
Ins or stuttering- Special rates tor those
who enter school durlns holidays.
"HOW TO STOP STAMJtEKING"
Is a 'book that all stammerers should read.
By putting Into practice what It says many
no doubt can effect self cures. Price $1.00.
M. U HATFIELD, 150 Eleventh street, Port
land. Or.
SPECIAL
CUT RATES
Boston Painless Dentists
Are now glvln$r their annual CXTO
RATE PRICES on all dental work. Th
charges aro less than college prices,
and all work done by our painless sys
tem and by specialists of 13 to 20 years'
experience.
TEETH
rrHOUTPWTEs
Extrsctins free, KYnmlngtloas Tree.
Bllrcr Tilling 35cGold Fllllnc 1U
Cold Crovnu ...$3.00FuH Bt Teeth. . .$3,04
ALL, WORK GUARANTEED
FOR TEN YEARS.
Havo your teeth extracted without
pain and replaced with new ones tha
same day. Come In at once and take
advantage of low rate. B sure you
are in the right place.
Boston Painless Dentists
Ftttb nad Marxijioa litre t.
Entrance 291 Moris on Street.
ZJsest Dental ooncern in the .worM .
BY MAIL
Best
Sewing -Machine
Needles
FOR ALL
MAKES OF
MACHINES
ONLY 5 CENTS
Per Package.
Postage eae eeat for 1 to 20 package
Send Cola or Stamps. State kinds wasted.
Address
THE SINGER MANFG. CO.
SS4 MorrlEOH street.
040 "VVIlJIaiss arexHe (East).
492 TVasklaKtem street.
FredPrekD.D.S
405 Dekum bid-.
OFFICE HOURS
From J A. M. to
5 P. M.
EVENINGS, MON
DAY AND THURS
DAY UNTIL 8 P.M.
chwab Printing Go
3ZST WORK. XZASOHJSLS TRICES
247K STARE STREET
FOOTWEAR
For Boys and Girls
THE MOST USEFUL AND DESIRABLE OF ALL GIFTS
Our Special Holiday Offerings on Sale Today
Girls' Shoes Of selected grades
ot Vici Kid leather, fashionable
i , shape lasts, neat patent leather
tips, -welt soles. Blucher stvles,
r, . 1.50, 1.75, $2.00.
Boys' Shoes For sendee of high
est quality Kangaroo Calf
leather, mannish designs, solid
oak soles. The kind unequaled
for wear, 1.75, 2.00, 2.25.
2S3-285 MORRISON STREET